Gathering Power

My dark master Gabrius is seeking to breach a place called the Temple of Etherlight; old ruins left behind by an ancient civilization of advanced magic wielders. He speaks of seeking vengeance, but for now he keeps details of it to himself.

No doubt the temple ruins hold some long lost artifact he needs to advance whatever nefarious plans of his. Having learned the temple’s location from a monolith of ancient magic, Gabrius has tasked me with acquiring supplies to prepare for a spell capable of breaching the temple.

He expects me to journey towards the city of Haywind in search of a focusing crystal, and a bottle of Mistywood Dew whiskey.

The crystal may be provided by one of the city’s artisans, while the whiskey is undoubtedly brewed somewhere among Haywind’s farms.

Once I've gathered what's needed, I should expect him to contact me in some manner.

I've acquired the items Gabrius requested - which proved to be far more troublesome than expected - and his voice commanded me to return to him.

Not about to let me meander aimlessly, he has sent a cold, magical orb to point my way back to him. He told me he's waiting on the cliffs north of Haywind.

What could he want with an ancient temple...?