For any aspiring sorcerer or prophet in the Lands Between, the allure of a Memory Stone is undeniable. These rare artifacts grant the precious ability to equip more spells and incantations, expanding a player's magical arsenal. In the tranquil highlands of Western Liurnia, the Converted Tower stands as a sentinel guarding one such stone. While it presents a magical puzzle as its primary challenge, a savvy Tarnished can bypass the cerebral test entirely with a bit of acrobatic flair and the trusty spectral steed, Torrent. This method is not only faster but also avoids any direct confrontation, making it a perfect, peaceful heist for players of any level.

Location of the Converted Tower

Finding the tower is the first step in this quiet quest. It is situated in Western Liurnia, perched on the high cliffs overlooking the flooded, misty lowlands below. The journey there is remarkably straightforward. A Site of Grace bearing the tower's name rests just outside its entrance, offering a convenient checkpoint. For those approaching from the lower shores, the key is to locate a Spiritspring—one of those swirling wind vortexes that launch you and Torrent high into the air. Using one will deposit you onto the upper plateau where the tower resides. The surrounding area is notably peaceful, free from the aggressive wildlife or patrols common elsewhere, allowing for an uninterrupted approach.

The Tower's Magical Puzzle

Stepping through the main entrance reveals the tower's intended challenge. Inside, a candle-lit statue stands watch over a message inscribed on the floor: 'Erudition Guide Thee!'. This is the heart of the puzzle. Solving it the conventional way requires the Erudition emote, a gesture earned by presenting an Academy Glintstone Key to the scholar Thops at the Church of Irith. 😓 However, Academy Keys are notoriously scarce, and the first one a player finds is typically needed to access the Raya Lucaria Academy itself. Therefore, going through the official channels is often impractical, especially for those eager to boost their spellcasting capacity early on. Before departing to attempt the climb, it's worth noting a small treasure inside: a Cuckoo Glintstone can be found on a table to the right of the statue, a useful crafting material for magical arrows.

The Parkour Ascent: Bypassing the Puzzle

The elegant solution lies not in solving the puzzle, but in literally rising above it. Exiting the tower, players will notice the crumbling circular wall that encircles the structure. This wall is your staircase to success. It can be climbed on foot from either side, requiring a bit of careful navigation up its broken slopes. A minor hazard to be aware of is a lone Marionette Soldier armed with a bow that sometimes patrols the area behind the tower. It's easily avoided or dispatched, but keeping an eye out prevents an untimely interruption.

The climbing route is simple:

1. Scale the outer wall and follow its curve to the rear of the Converted Tower.

2. Look for the ledge. From this vantage point on the wall, you should spot a stone ledge and an opening leading back into the tower's upper levels.

3. Summon Torrent and leap! 🐎 This is the crucial moment. Mount your spectral steed, ride to the edge of the wall, and use Torrent's powerful double jump to bridge the gap to the ledge. The double jump provides the necessary height and distance to make this leap reliably.

4. Navigate to the top. After successfully landing on the ledge, dismount and follow the interior staircase upward. It will spiral around, leading directly to the tower's summit chamber.

Claiming the Prized Memory Stone

The reward for this athletic endeavor awaits in a lone treasure chest at the top of the tower. Opening it yields the coveted Memory Stone. 🎉 This item permanently increases the number of memory slots available for memorizing sorceries and incantations, a vital upgrade for any magic-focused build. Before riding off into the sunset, there's one more piece of loot to collect. Between the main tower structure and the circular wall you just climbed, nestled in the grass, you can find a Magic Grease, a consumable that temporarily enchants a weapon with magic damage.

An important note for completionists: solving the puzzle correctly with the Erudition emote offers no additional rewards beyond what this climbing method provides. Therefore, once you have the Memory Stone and the Magic Grease, there is no need to return to the Converted Tower later, even if you eventually acquire the required gesture. This clever parkour route remains, years after the game's release, the most efficient and universally accessible method to secure this powerful talisman without fuss or combat.