Prophecy of Mount Qaf is one of the side quests in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Several Spirited-Sand Jars have been scattered all across Mount Qaf, and each one of them tell a fragment of the prophecy that reveal the real story behind the fall of the citadel.
Read ahead as we share the locations of all the Spirited-Sand Jars and go through the steps on how to complete the Prophecy of Mount Qaf side quest in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
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How to start the Prophecy of Mount Qaf side quest in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
The Prophecy of Mount Qaf can be started by visiting the room east of The Haven and breaking the Spirited-Sand Jar to reveal part of the prophecy. You will also be rewarded with the Arslân’s Glory Amulet for breaking this jar. Starting the side quest first is not necessary for finding the Spirited-Sand Jars as this step can even be done at the very end.
There are a total of 30 Spirited-Sand Jars to be found all across Mount Qaf, not including the one found in the prophecy room. Once found, these jars have to be broken in order to reveal the prophecy within the sands. Each section or biome of Mount Qaf have counters on the upper left corner of the map which tells the amount of jars that can be found within them.
The locations of the jars are often in places that can only be accessed with the right ability, so it is recommended to obtain all Time Powers first before searching for every jar.
All 30 Spirited-Sand Jars in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Listed below are the locations of each Spirited-Sand Jar per biome in Mount Qaf:
- Lower City Spirited-Sand Jars
- Hyrcanian Forest Spirited-Sand Jars
- The Depths Spirited-Sand Jars
- Soma Tree Spirited-Sand Jars
- Sacred Archives Spirited-Sand Jars
- Pit of Eternal Sands Spirited-Sand Jars
- Sunken Harbor Spirited-Sand Jars
- Raging Sea Spirited-Sand Jar
- Upper City Spirited-Sand Jars
- Hidden Village Spirited-Sand Jar
- Tower of Silence Spirited-Sand Jars
Lower City Spirited-Sand Jars
There are four jars in the Lower City.
- Within the realm of broken memories, – This jar requires the Dimensional Rift ability to be found and is located below the large gate at the start of the map.
- These three lives entangle. – This jar requires the Rush of the Simurgh and is located west of the repaired statue.
- Powers gained, powers lost, – This jar requires the Rush of the Simurgh and is located south of the Haven.
- True selves revealed. – This jar requires the Shadow of the Simurgh and the chakram upgrade and is located southwest of the Haven.
Hyrcanian Forest Spirited-Sand Jars
There are two jars in the Hyrcanian Forest.
- Cursed winds blow across the battlefield. – From the Wak-Wak Tree where Kamil can be found, go down the platforms and down the plant platforms. Hit the secret wall to the left to find the jar.
- Fate marks one prince to die. – From the place where you meet Menolias in the forest, head west going back to the Lower City, but take the path below to find the jar.
The Depths Spirited-Sand Jars
There are three jars in The Depths.
- A strong woman hides her tender heart. – This jar requires the Gravity Wings and is located northwest of the Homa Statue in The Depths.
- While another craves legacy of power. – This jar requires the Rush of the Simurgh and is located on the upper west side of the elevator shaft.
- As Persepolis weakens a scheme is made. – Start from the lower Wak-Wak Tree at the boundary of the Catacombs and the Sunken Harbor then head west through a gap in the wall.
Soma Tree Spirited-Sand Jars
There are three jars in the Soma Tree.
- Two princes stand Immortal… – This jar is located at the northeast corner of the area where the Soma Tree is at.
- Pawn prince taken against his will. – This jar requires the Rush of the Simurgh and can be found north of the area where Kiana is encountered.
- Loyalties tested. – This jar requires the Shadow of the Simurgh and the chakram upgrade. Starting from the west Homa Statue, look for the secret wall to the right side and follow the path to find the jar.
Sacred Archives Spirited-Sand Jars
There are four jars in the Sacred Archives.
- A boy thought dead but resurrected. – This jar requires Clairvoyance and it can be found southeast of the east Wak-Wak Tree.
- Anger simmers in silence. – This jar is located west of the central Homa Statue, at the corner of the elevator.
- Another raised a pawn. – This jar requires Clairvoyance and it can be found south of the upper Homa Statue, below a crystal floor.
- The third, a prince born in secret. – This jar is located within the main Prison chamber’s east side.
Pit of Eternal Sands Spirited-Sand Jars
There are three jars in the Pit of Eternal Sands.
- Powers stolen. – From the city area, follow the breeze leading to the next Wak-Wak Tree, but before dropping down from the platforms, look for the secret wall to the left side to find a room where the jar is at.
- Time shattered. A world cursed. – From the second seal, go into the third red crystal chamber to the west and go to the very top to find a secret wall where the jar is hidden behind.
- Only then will the story of the princes begin. – From the eastern Homa Statue, take the upper path to the left of the Wak-Wak Tree and head to the east to find the jar.
Sunken Harbor Spirited-Sand Jars
There are three jars in the Sunken Harbor.
- Dark hearts revealed. – From the central Homa Statue, travel north towards the lifts where the jar can be found.
- Fates decree a king’s murder unstoppable. – This jar requires the Rush of the Simurgh and can be found at the very top of the spiked logs area.
- The God Simurgh disappeared from the skies. – From the ship hideout, take the south path to find the jar at the end of the path.
Raging Sea Spirited-Sand Jar
There is one jar in the Raging Sea.
- An endless time of war. – This jar can be found at the upper section of the west Homa Statue; it can be reached via timed wall jumps and dashes from underneath the wreckage.
Upper City Spirited-Sand Jars
There are three jars in the Upper City.
- Then the Simurgh is gone forever. – This jar requires the Shadow of the Simurgh and the chakram upgrade and is located at the upper section of the southwest area.
- Celestial judgment passed: the Cosmos will collapse. – This jar is located at the rotating platform room in the middle of Upper City. Two levers found on opposite sides of the room has to be pulled in order to open the gates to the jar.
- The vengeful prince will be king of all gods. – This jar can be found in the upper room of the barrel weights section of the city.
Hidden Village Spirited-Sand Jar
There is one jar in the Hidden Village.
- Three princes raised with secrets and lies. – This jar requires the Fabric of Time in order to traverse the path going to the Hidden Village, and the Dimensional Rift. Make your way to the top of the lighthouse and grab a purple sac to blow up the wall and reach the jar.
Tower of Silence Spirited-Sand Jars
There are three jars in the Tower of Silence.
- Only one can cure the curse of Mount Qaf. – In the falling rocks section of the Tower of Silence, go to the lower right path and look for a wall with a hoot. Leave a shadow in the path of the wall before pulling it, then return to the shadow to reach the jar.
- Chaos of time unlocks a second chance. – From the Wak-Wak Tree near the Homa Statue, make your way through the spiked path to the right to reach the jar.
- A final battle sees the hero-prince slain. – In the easternmost chamber where the the rocks fall, go past the coffin carrier and follow the channel going down where you will find a secret wall leading to the jar.
Completing all the Prophecies
Once you have completed all of the prophecies, head back to the prophecy room and interact with the wall. The wall’s carvings will then be completed, depicting the events that has happened and will happen in the game, revolving around the three princes. This can also be done every time you obtain a prophecy to get some of the rewards.
You will then be rewarded with a bunch of crystals and special items for every five prophecies found.
- 5 prophecies – Soma Tree Petal
- 10 prophecies – Holy Fire Amulet
- 15 prophecies – Amulet Holder
- 20 prophecies – Soma Tree Petal
- 25 prophecies – Azure Damascus Ingot
- 30 prophecies – Soma Tree Flower
In addition to all these rewards, you will also unlock the Written in the Sand achievement for finding all the prophecies.