Soulframe is a free-to-play third-person action RPG developed by Digital Extremes, the creators of Warframe. It is set on the isle of Midrath and focuses on melee combat, exploration, and co-op play.

Preludes is Digital Extremes' name for Soulframe's current pre-alpha phase. It's an early, evolving version of the game that players can experience as it's built openly alongside the community.

Preludes 15

Siege of Fort Kearnhold

Q: What are Sieges in Soulframe?

Sieges are structured PvE events in occupied forts on a ~3-hour cycle. In Preludes 15: **Mirifuir** (Espadarte, Silistavf), **Fort Kearnhold** (Dewelion), **Fort Curlail** (runes and mats), plus **Turret Jotar** siege. Burn the Ode Skylantern to claim rewards.

Q: Which siege drops Espadarte fragments?

Siege of Mirifuir rewards Espadarte and Silistavf fragments. Siege of Fort Kearnhold rewards Dewelion fragments (burn the Skylantern after Castellan Malrog). Fort Curlail rewards runes and materials such as Corrupt Onyx and Crypt Keys — Avakot wiki does not list weapon fragments for Curlail.

Q: When do seasonal events like Festival of the Circade run?

Seasonal events such as Festival of the Circade return on a patch cycle inside the Crypt of the Circade. Check the event page for the current window and link to The Circade boss for Gossamer Quartz and exclusive armour.

Q: What is Hark, the Collector?

A world event on a ~6-hour loop. Pick it up at a World Tree Votive Shrine or find it in the overworld, clear Sinecure waves, then defeat the Nimrod or use a Thunderstone in the animal cage. See the Hark, the Collector event page for representative drops.

Q: How do Bita's Eve and Thawtide work?

Bita's Eve is the Halloween-style window for Wintersquash Seeds (smash squash props, defeat Tattie-bogles). Thawtide is the Dendrit Longnight festival at Tuvalkane with Thawtide's Plenty shop stock and Seeder crafting. Both are patch-timed — confirm dates in-game.

Q: What are Votive Mini-Quests on the Events page?

Short one-time mini-quests — eight on the Events index matching Avakot's Mini-Quest list: A Birdie Flown, Burning Sage, Deadwood, Laid to Rest, Lightning in a Vial, Mistress of the Thread, Runner of the Rose, and The Fungal Lord. Only some start at World Tree Votives; others begin from notes in villages or the College. None are repeatable 3-hour sieges.

Q: Is Soulframe free to play?

Yes, the final version will be free to play. During Preludes, access is available via weekly invite emails or by purchasing a Founders Pack.

Q: How do I join Preludes?

Sign up on the official website at soulframe.com. Digital Extremes sends out 2,000 invite emails per week. You can also gain instant access by purchasing a Founders Pack.

When: Available every 3 hours at Fort Kearnhold (World Tree 9 area) — accept at a World Tree Votive Shrine or approach the fort to trigger.
Flow: Defeat the outer Banneret for the Castle Key, clear the inner Banneret, defeat Castellan Malrog (torch stun 5s), then burn the Ode Skylantern — rewards drop after the lantern burns.
Drops: Catalog weapon pool is Dewelion fragments plus Everflame runes, Moranite, Lampyrite, Corrupt Onyx, and Crypt Key — Espadarte and Silistavf fragments are at Siege of Mirifuir, not here.

Assault Fort Kearnhold, defeat Castellan Malrog, and burn the Ode Lantern. A straightforward melee-focused siege.

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Melee siege for Dewelion fragments on a 3-hour loop — burn the Skylantern after defeating Castellan Malrog.

How to Participate · Siege of Fort Kearnhold (7 key steps)

Route A · Start

Accept at a World Tree Votive Shrine, or approach Fort Kearnhold to trigger

Route B · Walkthrough

Steps

Defeat the Banneret outside the fort to obtain the Castle Key
Use the Castle Key to open the gate and enter
Clear interior enemies and the second Banneret for a second key
Use the key to lower the ladder and climb to the upper level
Defeat Castellan Malrog (tip: torch stun lasts 5 seconds)
Burn the Ode Skylantern for rewards

Rewards drop after burning the Ode Skylantern, not after defeating Malrog alone
Lighting Malrog with a torch stuns him for 5 seconds
Retreating or dying costs Infamy

Primary Dewelion fragment route — rotate with Mirifuir for Espadarte/Silistavf.

Rewards

Lighting Malrog with a torch stuns him for 5 seconds — a key tactic
Rewards drop after burning the lantern
Retreating or dying costs Infamy

Sieges comparison

Compare events in the same category — schedule, cooldown, and weapon rewards.

Event	Schedule	Weapon rewards	Limited
Siege of Fort KearnholdThis page	Available every 3 hours at Fort Kearnhold	1	—
Siege of Fort Curlail	Available every 3 hours at Fort Curlail	—	—
Siege of Mirifuir	Available every 3 hours at Mirifuir	3	—
Siege of Turret Jotar	Available every 3 hours at Turret Jotar	2	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sieges in Soulframe?

Which siege drops Espadarte fragments?

When do seasonal events like Festival of the Circade run?

What is Hark, the Collector?

How do Bita's Eve and Thawtide work?

What are Votive Mini-Quests on the Events page?

What is Soulframe?

What is Preludes?

Is Soulframe free to play?

How do I join Preludes?

Is Soulframe only on PC?

What are Soulframe PC system requirements?

Does Soulframe support multiplayer?

When will Soulframe officially release?

Will progress be reset?

Can I stream or share gameplay?

Is Soulframe related to Warframe?

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