The first Solstice Shrine that you would chance upon in Sea of Stars is located on the enigmatic Evermist Island. Our intrepid heroes, Zale and Valere, will stumble upon the island early in the game as they travel to Mooncradle. Located below Moon Path, veer to the right to discover a cloudy offshoot, home to the Evermist Solstice Shrine. However, beware! The shrine is locked, and a key is needed for entry. To procure the key, make a pit stop at Headmaster Moraine and prepare for battle.
As your journey in Sea of Stars continues, you'll make your way to the quaint town of Lucent. Among the numerous darkly lit edifices scattered across the town, there's a building on a raised platform that catches your eye. Alas, it seems unreachable! That's where the mighty Grapplau comes into play. Collected from the sinister Necromancer's Lair, the Grapplau is your ticket to accessing the Solstice Shrine hidden within this building.
Serai's Shrine is a unique enigma. Keeping you on your toes, it presents an entrance puzzle that requires both sunlight and solstice magic to decipher. Despite being an optional destination, we recommend stopping by, as it hides one of the coveted equipment in the game, the Star Shards. To reach Serai's World, you'll need to defeat the formidable Dweller of Dread and unlock your ability to soar through the skies.
Moving forward in Sea of Stars, the expansive Home World will unfurl. Located between the Sleeper Islands and the previously explored Evermist Island, the Western Islands houses two Solstice Shrines. To reach them, you'll have to unlock a crystal asset platform. Stand on the nearby button to raise the platform, then adjust the time to illuminate all nearby crystals. This will grant you entry into the hidden realms of the Solstice Shrines.
Your final stop lies on the East Island, situated close to the picturesque Mesa Island. Patience is key to this exploration because entry to this Solstice Shrine requires the flying ability, acquired only after venturing through the main story of the game. Once equipped, approach the shrine and light up all runes to conjure open its mystical entrance.
In conclusion, hunting down the Solstice Shrines in Sea of Stars adds a challenging yet fun layer to your gameplay. While the challenge may seem daunting, take the opportunity to grow as a player. Triumph over these hurdles and explore the hidden treasures that await within each Solstice Shrine. Here's to a rewarding and thrilling journey in Sea of Stars!