Lords Of The Fallenfeatures various characters you’ll encounter on your quest to cleanse the beacons, and some of them might need your assistance. Sometimes, they won’t directly ask for help, making it a bit of a mystery; that’s just how games like this are designed to add extra depth and challenge.

Take the Tortured Prisoner, for instance. She’s trapped behind a locked cell, and when you attempt to interact with her, you won’t get any spoken dialogue because she’s struggling to communicate. It can leave you unsure about what to do next.

Player standing in front of the Tortured Prisoner while she is still in her cell locked Lords of the Fallen

Where To Find The Tortured Prisoner

The Tortured Prisoner is located at Skyrest Bridge, but before you’re able to access her location,you will need to get the Skyrest Bridge Keyto unlock the area where she is imprisoned.

From the key location, make your way to the end of the bridge and then head left, whereyou’ll see an entrance on your right. Inside, you will see there’s a locked door, but nowyou can use the key to unlock it.

Player crossing the bridge to make his way to the Tortured Prisoner Lords of the Fallen

After unlocking the door, walk across the bridge ahead of you, andthen take the stairs on the left side all the way up. At the top, you’ll find a prisoner ina cell to your right; that’s the Tortured Prisoner.

When you interact with her, the Tortured Prisoner won’t speak. Instead, she’ll be trying to muffle her sounds. However,she definitely needs your help.

Player standing in front of the Umbral entity that blocking the way to get the Searing Accusation Lords of the Fallen

To help her, you must find and give hera catalyst known as the Searing Accusation, which islocated in this same area.

How To Free The Tortured Prisoner

The Searing Accusation is locked away by an Umbral entity, and to unlock it, you’ll need tolocate and interact with three Soulflay items. However, this can only be accomplished onceyou’ve entered Umbral, so be sure to get started on that first.

Soulflay Item #1

After leaving the Tortured Prisoner’s cell, return to the stairs and continue until you reachan open space to your left where you’re able to jump to the center where there are some statues.

Once you’ve made the jump, you’ll discover the first Soulflay itemjust behind those statues. Don’t forget toSoulflay itbefore you proceed.

Player is about to Soulflay the first Soulflay Item Lords of the Fallen

Soulflay Item #2

Descend from this point back to the stairs and continue downward until you reach the bridge.On the left side of the bridge, you’ll spot a Soulflay item that you canactivate to bring a platform.

Once the platform is close to you, drop down onto it. Then,turn aroundto locate the second required Soulflay item. Remember toSoulflay itto proceed.

Player is about to Soulflay the second Soulflay Item Lords of the Fallen

Soulflay Item #3

Now,after turning back, use the Soulflay item to reach the ladder in front of you. Once you’ve climbed the ladder,you’ll notice another ladder to your right.

At the top of this second ladder,you’ll see the Umbral entity right in front of you. More importantly, you’ll find the last required Soulflay itemup to your right.

Player is about to Soulflay the third Soulflay Item Lords of the Fallen

Soulflaying this final itemwill dispel the Umbral entity, granting you access to the room it was guarding. Inside, you’ll find an Umbral belly. After Soulflaying it,you’ll be able to get the Searing Accusation.

Free The Tortured Prisoner

With the Searing Accusation,return to the Tortured Prisoner. Interact with her, and you’ll seea prompt asking if you want to hand over the Searing Accusation.

Choose to give it to her, and she will express her gratitude through what appears to be joyful muffles, signifying your successful assistance.

Player have the choice to give the Searing Accusation to the Tortured Prisoner Lords of the Fallen

Should you reload this area, you’ll have the opportunity toget the Tortured Prisoner’s Head Cage from her prison cell.

The Tortured Prisoner Location After You Free Her

Now that you’ve rescued the Tortured Prisoner, she’ll leave her cell and head to a new spot at Skyrest Bridge.If you backtrack to the boss fight entrance withPieta, She of Blessed Renewal, you’ll spot her waiting there.

When you talk to her, she’ll share her thanks, and you’ll receivethe Calrath’s Noble Bow Gesture. Once you’ve finished talking with her,she’ll become a merchant specializing in Inferno items, like weapons and spells.

Player standing in front of the Tortured Prisoner at the entrance of Pieta boss Lords of the Fallen

Below is a list of the items she currently has for sale while he is in this location:

Armor

2,200 Vigor

You should also know that the Tortured Prisoner can be summoned to help you in specific boss fights, such asthe Hushed Saint.

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