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'''The Battle of Solace Bridge''' is an [[Adventuring Area]] scene.
'''The Battle of Solace Bridge''' is a [[Tutorial]] [[Adventuring Area]] scene.


:When you first arrive in [[New Britannia]] after [[Character Creation]] you will arrive in a Scene named '''Battle of Solace Bridge'''. This scene is a mandatory tutorial scene that all new players will arrive in. This scene is designed to show some basic game play for players new to {{SotA}}.  
:When you first arrive in [[New Britannia]] after [[Character Creation]] you will arrive in a Scene named '''Battle of Solace Bridge'''. This scene is a mandatory tutorial scene that all new players will arrive in. This scene is designed to show some basic game play for players new to {{SotA}}.  
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:After taking the boat to [[Solace Bridge Outskirts]] you can never return to this specific named scene again ('''Battle of Solace Bridge'''). On the [[World Map]] a similar scene named [[Solace Bridge]] can be entered into and will be very similar to the Battle of Solace Bridge scene.
:After taking the boat to [[Solace Bridge Outskirts]] you can never return to this specific named scene again ('''Battle of Solace Bridge'''). On the [[World Map]] a similar scene named [[Solace Bridge]] can be entered into and will be very similar to the Battle of Solace Bridge scene.


==Map==
==Beginning Tips==
After your character appears in the scene you will be given 2 basic quests to complete.
* Rotate Your Camera
* Move with W, A, S and D keys
*After you complete these 2 quests you will be given a new quest, Escape the Battle of Solace Bridge.
 
In the top middle area of your screen is the [[Compass]]. This will display compass directions and Points of Interest markers.
 
If you do not see a window named Map, press the default m key to bring up the [[Map Window]]. This will show you a map of the current scene and provide you with a way to navigate around the scene.
 
===Map Window===
[[image:Battle of Solace Bridge Map.png|500px]]
*The Map Window will show various [[Points of Interest]] and [[Compass Marker]] locations to investigate as you explore this scene. Markers in the map window that display the color blue are markers that relate to your currently active quests, displayed at the left side of your screen.
 
===Equipping a Magic Glypgh===
 
Press the default z key to enter Combat Mode.


Press the default k key to bring up your Skills window.


The following hint is shown:
[[image:Equip Combat Glyph Tip.png|500px]]
:{| class="wikitable"
* Click the Air skill.
! Edvard's Trying To Help!
* Click and drag the Gust Air Magic Glyph from the skills window to the Combat Hotbar.
|-
* After a short cooldown time, you can now use the Gust air magic glyph when in combat to repel enemies away from you. This is very useful when using a Ranged Weapon.
| style="font-weight: normal;" | To talk to Edvard, just type as if you were talking to another player online. You don't have a sword, so tell him so by typing "Yes" within the conversation dialog and hitting return.
|}


==Points of interest==
==Points of interest==
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* [[Commons Bridge]]
* [[Commons Bridge]]
* [[Solace Commons]]
* [[Solace Commons]]
* [[Tavern]]
* [[Tavern (Battle of Solace Bridge)]]
* [[Gate]]
* [[Gate (Battle of Solace Bridge)]]
* [[Solace Bridge]]
* [[Solace Bridge (Point of Interest)]]
* [[Boat Landing]]
* [[Boat Landing]]
}}
}}


==NPC's==
==NPC's==
*[[Charlotte Gray]]
===Key Characters===
{{columns list|
*[[SBG-1907]] (Adventuring Trainer Automaton)
*[[SBG-1907]] (Adventuring Trainer Automaton)
*[[Edvard the Wanderer]]
*[[Edvard the Wanderer]]
}}
===Optional Characters===
{{columns list|
*[[Charlotte Gray]]
}}
==Quests==
==Quests==
At the left side of your screen are a listing of Quest Tasks. These show you the currently active quests for your character.
*You can hover your mouse over a Quest Task to see a short description of the currently active quest.
*Double clicking a Quest Task will open your [[Journal]] that will have a more detailed listing for a specific quest.
When you are given the quest Escape the Battle of Solace Bridge, look in your Map or Compass window and you will see a blue [[Image: SotA PoI Waypoint.png]] quest marker on the map. Hover your mouse over this marker and it will have a description of:
[[Image: SotA PoI Waypoint.png]]Follow the Path<br>    Task: Escape the Battle of Solace Bridge
This marker is shown as a place for you to investigate the '''Escape the Battle of Solace Bridge''' quest.
After you cross the Commons Bridge point of interest, a new quest Search the Building is given. In your Compass and Map window will be a blue [[Image:SotA PoI Magnifying Glass.png]] magnifying glass quest marker. Hover your mouse over this marker and it will have a description of:
[[Image:SotA PoI Magnifying Glass.png]] Search here for source of crying?<br>    Task: Double Click the child to talk to her
This marker is shown as a place for you to investigate the '''Search the Building''' quest.
===Quest List===
{{columns list|
{{columns list|
* Rotate Your Camera
* Move with W, A, S and D keys
* [[Escape the Battle of Solace Bridge]]
* [[Escape the Battle of Solace Bridge]]
*
* [[Search the Building]] (optional)
*  
*  
*  
*  
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:SS 07192018 SolaceBridge A.jpg
File:SS 07192018 SolaceBridge C.jpg
File:SotA SolaceBridge2.jpg
File:SotA SolaceBridge3.jpg
File:SotA SolaceBridge4.jpg
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This scene has no tier level. For listing purposes on the wiki this is listed as a Tier 1 adventuring area.
* In [[Release 66]] this scene is now used as the first starting scene when arriving into New Britannia. Previously players would first arrive in the [[Isle of Storms]] scene.
* In [[Release 66]] this scene is now used as the first starting scene when arriving into New Britannia. Previously players would first arrive in the [[Isle of Storms]] scene.
*The Battle of Solace Bridge changed significantly since the original tutorial was released. The original information can be found on the [[Talk:Tutorial/The Battle of Solace Bridge|Discussion page]].
*The Battle of Solace Bridge changed significantly since the original tutorial was released. The original information can be found on the [[Talk:Tutorial/The Battle of Solace Bridge|Discussion page]].
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**Area Name: Battle of Solace Bridge
**Area Name: Battle of Solace Bridge
**Map Name: SolaceBridge_Starter/WithTutorial
**Map Name: SolaceBridge_Starter/WithTutorial
==References==
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Battle of Solace Bridge
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Location: Perennial Coast

Region: Perennial Coast

Continent: Novia

Release: Episode 1

The Battle of Solace Bridge is a Tutorial Adventuring Area scene.

When you first arrive in New Britannia after Character Creation you will arrive in a Scene named Battle of Solace Bridge. This scene is a mandatory tutorial scene that all new players will arrive in. This scene is designed to show some basic game play for players new to Shroud of the Avatar.
After taking the boat to Solace Bridge Outskirts you can never return to this specific named scene again (Battle of Solace Bridge). On the World Map a similar scene named Solace Bridge can be entered into and will be very similar to the Battle of Solace Bridge scene.

Beginning Tips[edit]

After your character appears in the scene you will be given 2 basic quests to complete.

  • Rotate Your Camera
  • Move with W, A, S and D keys
  • After you complete these 2 quests you will be given a new quest, Escape the Battle of Solace Bridge.

In the top middle area of your screen is the Compass. This will display compass directions and Points of Interest markers.

If you do not see a window named Map, press the default m key to bring up the Map Window. This will show you a map of the current scene and provide you with a way to navigate around the scene.

Map Window[edit]

File:Battle of Solace Bridge Map.png

  • The Map Window will show various Points of Interest and Compass Marker locations to investigate as you explore this scene. Markers in the map window that display the color blue are markers that relate to your currently active quests, displayed at the left side of your screen.

Equipping a Magic Glypgh[edit]

Press the default z key to enter Combat Mode.

Press the default k key to bring up your Skills window.

File:Equip Combat Glyph Tip.png

  • Click the Air skill.
  • Click and drag the Gust Air Magic Glyph from the skills window to the Combat Hotbar.
  • After a short cooldown time, you can now use the Gust air magic glyph when in combat to repel enemies away from you. This is very useful when using a Ranged Weapon.

Points of interest[edit]

NPC's[edit]

Key Characters[edit]

Optional Characters[edit]

Quests[edit]

At the left side of your screen are a listing of Quest Tasks. These show you the currently active quests for your character.

  • You can hover your mouse over a Quest Task to see a short description of the currently active quest.
  • Double clicking a Quest Task will open your Journal that will have a more detailed listing for a specific quest.

When you are given the quest Escape the Battle of Solace Bridge, look in your Map or Compass window and you will see a blue File:SotA PoI Waypoint.png quest marker on the map. Hover your mouse over this marker and it will have a description of:

File:SotA PoI Waypoint.pngFollow the Path
Task: Escape the Battle of Solace Bridge

This marker is shown as a place for you to investigate the Escape the Battle of Solace Bridge quest.

After you cross the Commons Bridge point of interest, a new quest Search the Building is given. In your Compass and Map window will be a blue File:SotA PoI Magnifying Glass.png magnifying glass quest marker. Hover your mouse over this marker and it will have a description of:

File:SotA PoI Magnifying Glass.png Search here for source of crying?
Task: Double Click the child to talk to her

This marker is shown as a place for you to investigate the Search the Building quest.

Quest List[edit]

Bestiary[edit]

The loot information stated is only a reference for known drops. The chance for these items to drop vary by creature and scene. Adv Exp stated is the default Adv Exp when in a scene in a Private instance not in a party.

Creature Hit Points Damage Adv Exp Gold Loot
Awakened Dead Unknown Unknown Unknown Gold 0
Awoken Zombie 16 Unknown Unknown Gold 1-3 Reagent Reagent (0-1)

Gallery[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • This scene has no tier level. For listing purposes on the wiki this is listed as a Tier 1 adventuring area.
  • In Release 66 this scene is now used as the first starting scene when arriving into New Britannia. Previously players would first arrive in the Isle of Storms scene.
  • The Battle of Solace Bridge changed significantly since the original tutorial was released. The original information can be found on the Discussion page.
  • Area Name and Map for this scene is:
    • Area Name: Battle of Solace Bridge
    • Map Name: SolaceBridge_Starter/WithTutorial

References[edit]