Riven
Totem clarification
Hello all! I would like to ask for a mild hint - at least, that's what I consider it to be.
I have found 5 cemetery totems around the Jungle island (including the broken one), and 5 animal symbols near them, using the rebel lens. I know there must be 6 symbols in order to solve a specific puzzle. Am I supposed to find a sixth totem / symbol somewhere? I've been searching for a week and for the love of God can't find it.
I just want to know If I should keep looking or if I should start looking for another way to figure out the final symbol. Of course, if I've done things right I already know the final symbol's number (the only one remaining from the note).

Please try to provide as little help as possible! Thanks!
Last edited by jeff_strongman; Jul 20, 2024 @ 5:20am
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Hellish Fiend Jul 20, 2024 @ 5:22am 
Before the patch, it was possible to gather all of the information you need to extrapolate what the last symbol was, and what order it went in, without finding the one you're missing. That's exactly what I ended up doing on my first playthrough. But according to the patch notes, they made it to where you need to find this particular missing one. And yes, you need to keep looking, but not necessarily on Jungle Isand. Technically the symbol is there, but you cant see it from there. Where else might the Moiety have had interest in going, and where might they leave some information?" If you want a more specific hint, let us know.
jeff_strongman Jul 20, 2024 @ 6:26am 
Thanks, I guess I'll keep looking then!
jeff_strongman Jul 20, 2024 @ 3:04pm 
Found it.. I'd totally forgotten about a certain island... Thanks again!
MarcusArelius Jul 20, 2024 @ 3:48pm 
I have founds the totems, the animals that are associated, and I understand the numbering system. I still can't pass the tomb puzzle. I am close to thinking the game is broke, not me!
Hellish Fiend Jul 20, 2024 @ 3:51pm 
Originally posted by MarcusArelius:
I have founds the totems, the animals that are associated, and I understand the numbering system. I still can't pass the tomb puzzle. I am close to thinking the game is broke, not me!
No problem. Do you feel up to posting some screenshots so we can see what you're working with? It's possible that it's glitched, though we'll need to look at what you have, in order to be sure.
MarcusArelius Jul 20, 2024 @ 3:57pm 
Originally posted by Hellish Fiend:
Originally posted by MarcusArelius:
I have founds the totems, the animals that are associated, and I understand the numbering system. I still can't pass the tomb puzzle. I am close to thinking the game is broke, not me!
No problem. Do you feel up to posting some screenshots so we can see what you're working with? It's possible that it's glitched, though we'll need to look at what you have, in order to be sure.
It's not letting me paste the screenshot
Hellish Fiend Jul 20, 2024 @ 3:58pm 
Originally posted by MarcusArelius:
Originally posted by Hellish Fiend:
No problem. Do you feel up to posting some screenshots so we can see what you're working with? It's possible that it's glitched, though we'll need to look at what you have, in order to be sure.
It's not letting me paste the screenshot
You need to take the screenshot using steam. The default button is F12. Then you can go into Riven in your Steam Library and make the screenshot public, generate a link, and paste it here.
MarcusArelius Jul 20, 2024 @ 4:01pm 
Originally posted by Hellish Fiend:
Originally posted by MarcusArelius:
It's not letting me paste the screenshot
You need to take the screenshot using steam. The default button is F12. Then you can go into Riven in your Steam Library and make the screenshot public, generate a link, and paste it here.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3293492240
Hellish Fiend Jul 20, 2024 @ 4:02pm 
Make sure you set the screenshot to public, so we can see it. =)
MarcusArelius Jul 20, 2024 @ 4:06pm 
Originally posted by Hellish Fiend:
Make sure you set the screenshot to public, so we can see it. =)
Sorry please try again
Hellish Fiend Jul 20, 2024 @ 4:12pm 
Based on your notes, it looks like you have a misunderstanding about the nature of the "puzzle". Are you basing the order in which you press the stones strictly on that note page from the schoolhouse?
MarcusArelius Jul 20, 2024 @ 4:15pm 
Originally posted by Hellish Fiend:
Based on your notes, it looks like you have a misunderstanding about the nature of the "puzzle". Are you basing the order in which you press the stones strictly on that note page from the schoolhouse?
Oh gosh lol. Um, yes
Hellish Fiend Jul 20, 2024 @ 4:20pm 
Originally posted by MarcusArelius:
Originally posted by Hellish Fiend:
Based on your notes, it looks like you have a misunderstanding about the nature of the "puzzle". Are you basing the order in which you press the stones strictly on that note page from the schoolhouse?
Oh gosh lol. Um, yes
No worries. Keep at it! Let us know if you need some more tips.
MarcusArelius Jul 20, 2024 @ 4:23pm 
Originally posted by Eldin:
Find the totem and using Moiety device line up the line and then view symbol to convert to number. That will give the order. [\spoiler]

Originally posted by MarcusArelius:
Oh gosh lol. Um, yes
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Yea I think I get it now. I am too literal of a person to play this game it seems. Thanks for you and Hellish Fiend's help
MarcusArelius Jul 21, 2024 @ 6:40am 
Yea, its still not working. Here is my order:
1 = Long Fish
2 = Dragon Fish
3 = Riven Fish
4 = Butterfly
5 = Beetle
6 = Small Fish

What do you need from me to verify my ordering?
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