The Ritual of Blessing is part of the Banquet of Heroes questline and plays a key role in Episode 16. Players will participate in a royal ceremony, interact with NPCs, and face unexpected interruptions. This guide will help you understand how to navigate and complete the instance.

• Must have completed parts of the Banquet of Heroes questline.
• Must be in a party to start the instance.
• Only the party leader can initiate the instance.

1. Talk to Skia in 2@mir (100, 17):

1. The party leader must speak to Skia to initiate the instance.
2. Ensure that you and your party members are prepared for the instance.

2. Instance Creation:

1. Skia and Nyhill will welcome you and brief you on the upcoming ceremony. Follow the dialogue as they guide you to the royal banquet hall.

Once inside, follow these steps:

1. Dialogue and Interaction:

1. Speak with various characters such as Skia, Nyhill, and other key NPCs who will guide you through the royal ceremony.
2. Lord Richard and others will take their seats, and you will witness the start of the ritual.

2. Royal Family Introductions:

1. Several members of the royal families will introduce themselves during the ceremony, such as:
   • Friedrich S. Heine
   • Catherine D. Geoborg
   • Po Richard
   • Maximilian Roegenburg
   • Isaac Wigner
2. Pay attention to their conversations and responses as they perform the ritual.

1. Unexpected Intrusion:

1. The ritual will be interrupted by Peter Heine and an Intruder. A major conflict will unfold, and the ritual will be put in jeopardy.
2. Follow the dialogue and prepare for an intense turn of events.

2. Battling the Intruder:

1. After the intrusion, you will need to face waves of Suspicious Intruders summoned by the main intruder.
2. Defeat the intruders across the map with your party members.

1. Boss Fight: Suspicious Intruder:

1. The final intruder, Suspicious Intruder, will appear in the central hall.
2. Work with your party to defeat the boss while managing additional enemies summoned during the fight.

2. Completing the Instance:

1. After defeating the Suspicious Intruder and restoring peace, speak to Kronecker G. Heine and other NPCs to finish the instance and receive your rewards.

• Team Coordination: Make sure your party stays together, especially during the boss fight, as multiple enemies can appear.
• Dialogue Progression: Pay attention to the dialogue to understand the storyline and interact with key NPCs properly.
• Cooldown: After completing the instance, there may be a cooldown before you can re-enter.

Good luck in securing the Ritual of Blessing!