For the Children of the Past is the second quest in Aranyaka: Part III - Nursery of Lost Dreams, where Arama takes you into the forgotten land of Old Vanarana in hopes of getting rid of the source of Marana once and for all.
How to unlock For the Children of the Past Sumeru World Quest in Genshin Impact
To unlock this World Quest, you must complete the Aranyaka World Questline up toFor Fruits, Seeds, and Trees, where you visit the Ashvattha Tree’s dream. After this segment, you will automatically initiate For the Children of the Past.
How to complete For the Children of the Past Sumeru World Quest in Genshin Impact
You’ll need to follow your friend Arama for most of this quest. As you progress, you’ll encounter a fewTeleport Waypoints, activate them to make it easier to get around if you decide to leave halfway through. Additionally, prepare a strong battle-ready team, as there are tough enemies along the way.
Once you’re within the vicinity of Old Vanarana, Arama will ask you to search for Inscriptions of Remembrance. Simplyfollow Aramaandinteract with the glowing Investigate spotsin front of runes.
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Go to the seal with Arama
After collecting all the Inscriptions of Remembrance, you must follow Arama to the seal. Glide down the entrance, but don’t do a Plunge Attack. Instead,glide toward the little mushroom platformsto carefully follow Arama downward.
You need to keep following Arama further into Old Vanarana. Since the Withering is strong, activate theCandles of Lifeto heal you from Decay.
Try to destroy the Tumor of the Withering
This Withering Zone is slightly different from the prior ones as it doesn’t contain any Branches. All you need to do isdefeat the Ruin Grader, thenapproachthe Tumor of the Withering to prompt a cutscene where Arama destroys it for you.
Try to lift the seal
There are seven seals around the area, three hidden behind the blocked path. While doing this segment, ensure to activate all Cradles of Life andpay attention to the Decay meterbelow, as the effects of the Withering are strong.
You need toapply Pyroonto the seals to prompt their HP bar to decrease quickly over time, eventually deactivating them. The image above illustrates that a deactivated seal will no longer glow green. Start by destroyingfour seals near Ruin Gradersaround the desert area.
Once you’ve broken the first four seals, head slightly northeast of the center of the quest area, where you’ll find a Claustroflora. Equip the Vintage Lyre and play theRhythm of the Beastly Trail(do > so > la > mi > doon the third line) to unblock the path in front of it, allowing you to push forward.
You’ll immediately spot thefifth seal. Deactivate it with Pyro and follow the path forward, where you will find thesixth seal. After deactivating it, play theRhythm of the Sprout(do > so > so > la > tion the third line) in front of the Sprouting Branch to fill it with Healthy Dendrograna. Then summon Healthy Dendrograna and shoot at the floating projectiles (four in total) in order of appearance to open up a path forward.
Deactivate theseventh sealusing Pyro, then play theRhythm of the Beastly Trail(do > so > la > mi > doon the third line) in front of the nearby Claustroflower to unblock the path, which will lead you back to the desert area.
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Look for a way down
After speaking with Arama, you need to defeat the Ruin Grader. Prepare astrong teamand activate the Candle of Life to prevent Decay from stacking. After defeating the Ruin Grader, its HP will fill up, and you must defeat it again. The Ruin Grader will keep reviving, and the Cradle of Life will eventually get sealed. You mustsustainthe team by keeping the Decay meter at bay until Arama steps in to help.
Investigate the area
Glide down the new entrance andinteract with all the glowing Investigate spotsto prompt dialogue with Arama and Aramuhukunda. Follow the quest marker to the deepest part of the cave to complete the World Quest.
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