As the Arisen, you’ll frequently find yourself helping prominent figures in the world ofDragon’s Dogma 2, such as Ser Brant of Vermund. This time, you’ll be helping Queen Nadinia of Battahl once again, as there’s still more to do after the disturbing events that happened during Shadowed Prayers.

Bakbattahl may look peaceful and things seem to have returned to normal, but there are still threats lurking in the shadows, and Queen Nadinia is still vulnerable to who’s after her. With Ser Menella still recovering, it’s up to you to help her with stopping whatever’s going on before it’s too late.

Player Arisen speaking to Ser Menella outside the hot springs as she explains her plan in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Updated April 9th, 2024:We’ve updated this article to include a third quest outcome and the additional rewards that come from it.

How To Start A Candle In The Storm

This quest can be picked up aroundone in-game day later after you completetheprevious quest in the line, Shadowed Prayers, andsaid quest is requiredto unlock this one.

The Volcanic Island Camp islocated on Agumen Volcanic Island, and you can reach this area bygoing through Drapnir’s Hollowat thesoutheastern tip of Battahl.

Player Arisen speaking to Herman from the quest Shadowed Prayer in jail in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Speak with Ser Menellain the Volcanic Island camp, near theladder leading to the hot springs, and she’ll update you on her situation – and the result of the assassination attempt. She’ll ask you tospeak with a captured Coral Snakemember in theBattahli Gaoland see if you can figure out their plans.

Bring at least one Ferrystone with youto cut down on the amount of travel you’ll need to do at the beginning of this quest. You can alsoset down a Portcrystalat bothBakbattahl and Agumen Volcanic Islandto speed up travel further.

Player Arisen speaking to a man named Ashe in jail and leaking information to him in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

How To Get The Coral Snakes Member To Talk

Go back to Bakbattahl, thenexit along the eastern pathin theResidential Ward, and follow the cliffside pathdown into the Battahli Gaol.

The Battahli Gaoldoesn’t show up on the map, but you may use thenearby Riftstone of Abundanceas a land marker for where it is.

Player Arisen speaking with Queen Nadinia and having to choose between two choices in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Speak to Hermanin one of thegaol cells on the north sideof the room, and you’llneed to pay him 5,000 Gold,or else he’ll refuse to answer your questions. With the information in hand,head back to Ser Menellaat the Volcanic Island Camp andspeak with herto progress.

How To Leak Information To The Coral Snakes

After talking with Ser Menella again, you’ll need tohead back to the Battahli Gaolagain, and this timespeak to a man named Ashewho’s located in thecell at the southern end of the room.

During the conversation, you’ll need totell him the location Ser Menella gave you, and he’ll take care of that portion of the plan for you. Return to theentrance of Bakbattahl, andspeak with Ser Menellaagain to move on to the next phase.

Player Arisen speaking to Ser Menella after siding with idea during Candle in the Shadows in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

How To Flush Out The Assassin

Exit the city andtake the nearby path down to Pilgrim’s Road, just under where Bakbattahl is, and you’ll find Ser Menella and her groupinside a small house built in the rock wall.

Go inside andspeak with her oncefor an explanation of the plan and, from here, you’ll get achoice about how to proceedwith the quest: you can eithersupport Nadinia’s ideaor go withSer Menella’s plan.

Player Arisen speaking to the Coral Snakes envoy after siding with Queen Nadinia in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Whichever option you choose, you’ll need tospeak with Ser Menella one more timetoskip to the plan taking place.

Quest Outcomes For Candle In The Storm

Siding With Ser Menella

If you decide togo with Ser Menella’s planand skip to the night, you’ll meet with the Coral Snakes at night, and need tobring their envoy into the roomwith you. Unfortunately, it doesn’t go right, and you’llend up needing to fight a group of Coral Snakesoff.

There will be aroundfive to six of them, and they’ll be thestandard Bandit-type enemiesyou’ll see in Battahl. After the fight,speak with Ser Menellainside the house again to complete the quest, and you’ll berewarded with some EXP and 12,000 Gold.

Player Arisen speaking to Queen Nadinia aftering following through with the ruse in Candle in the Storm in Draon’s Dogma 2.

Siding With The Princess

If yougo with Nadinia’s planand skip to the night, you’llstart with a similar scenario: the Coral Snakes' envoy will come by, and you’ll need tolead them into the roomagain.

You’llget a better outcome this time, but you’ll still need tohave a brief fight with some of the Coral Snakes. Once they’re dead, you’llget a cutscenewith Ser Menella and Queen Nadinia, andget rewarded with 19,000 Goldinstead of 12k and aRing of Amplification.

Side With The Princess And Following Through With The Ruse

For the third and best outcome,go with Nadinia’s planand skip to the night through Ser Mendella’s dialogue. TheCoral Snakes' envoy will appearoutside again, and once you lead them into the room, let the dialogue play out.

Once they finish speaking,pull your weapon outand eitheraim it or hold a battle stancein Queen Nadinia’s direction foraround two seconds, or until the envoy speaks up again.

Let the dialogue play out, and this time, you won’t have any Coral Snakes to fight. After the scene,speak with Queen Nadinia and Ser Menellain the room, and you’ll get a reward of25,000 Gold and aRing of Amplification.