Dancer's Castanets

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About this item

Castanets used by dancers from foreign lands. Received from Patches.

The passionate dance comprises no seductiveness, but merely a dignified beauty.

Patches on the bridge before Elemer in Shaded Castle

Altus Plateau

Starting Site of Grace: Shaded Castle Inner Gate

1. Spare Patches when he surrenders in Murkwater Cave and keep him alive as he moves through his quest. At Volcano Manor, finish his dialogue before defeating Rykard. Complete any manor contracts you want first, since Rykard's death advances the household.
2. From Erdtree-Gazing Hill in Altus Plateau, ride east down into the valley, then follow it north between the cliffs. Stay on the lower ground rather than climbing toward Mt. Gelmir's campsites.
3. Continue through the narrow gap until the Shaded Castle appears in its poison swamp. Use the rocks beside the broken southern wall to climb inside, then follow the wall right to Shaded Castle Ramparts grace.
4. Drop into the lower courtyard and head toward the center, keeping out of the poison where you can. At the next open area, climb the ladder on the raised platform to the right, beside a Wraith Caller.
5. At the top, turn left toward the opening into the next courtyard. Cross using the roofs and raised stonework where possible, then enter the building opposite for Shaded Castle Inner Gate grace.
6. Continue forward and climb the ladder on the left. Deal with the dogs at the top and enter the room on the right, watching for the Page with a crossbow among the other enemies.
7. Leave by the far exit and follow the upper walkway across the bridge past the Cleanrot Knight. Continue through the next building and up its stairs to another knight and two dogs.
8. Kick down the shortcut ladder on the southern edge of this upper platform. Then enter the tower and ride its lift up.
9. At the top of the lift, approach the statue-lined bridge leading to Elemer's boss room. After Rykard's defeat, wounded Patches sits here. Speak to him until he gives you Dancer's Castanets.
10. Do not attack him just because he looks close to death. Leave and reload to continue his later return to Murkwater Cave. Defeating Elemer is unnecessary for receiving the castanets.

Notes

• Patches asks you to deliver them to Tanith. After Rykard's defeat, return to his arena to find her beside his remains and use the conversation option to offer the castanets.
• Tanith does not leave, change her decision or give a separate reward for them. They are not a missing key to recruiting her or reviving Rykard.
• You do not need to equip or play them. They have no weapon skill, FP cost or combat buff; their use is the dialogue handover.
• Receiving them does not require killing Patches on the bridge. Keep him alive for his later Murkwater Cave dialogue and gestures.
• Do any manor contracts and collect their follow-up rewards before defeating Rykard. The castanets belong to Patches' later step and do not restore contracts that Rykard's death has ended.
• Tanith's later hostile outcome and her knight's reward are separate choices. Delivering this keepsake does not force you to attack her.