What to know
- The letter sits on a wall in the transition stretch between the Village and Child areas.
- The pickup happens right after a small route-choice moment during the climb.
- The “Dear Gabriel…” line is the clearest confirmation the correct letter is being interacted with.
- The collectible registers immediately after as “Letter of hope,” confirming it’s been obtained.
In Cairn, right after leaving the Village and climbing upward, the letter appears along the natural route line rather than at a major landmark. Since the climb continues smoothly, it’s easy to pass the interaction spot without realizing it, so the best approach is to slow down briefly in the exact stretch where the reading begins.
Quick reference for “A Letter of Hope” location
| Item | Where it is | Route context | Confirmation text |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Letter of Hope (Gabriel/Roberto letter) | On a wall between the Village and the Child areas | During the climb up from the Village, immediately after a small “go this way” decision | “Dear Gabriel…” starts the letter, then “Letter of hope… Okay, found that.” |
How to get “A Letter of Hope” step by step
Step 1
Begin at the Village climb line; this segment establishes the route starting point.
Step 2
Continue upward on the main ascent path toward the top; this is still the standard Village-to-top climb progression.
Step 3
Reach the route-choice moment (“going to go this way”) and slow down slightly to avoid passing the interaction zone too quickly.
Step 4
Take the short branch (“let’s go this way”) and check the wall immediately after; the letter triggers here as soon as interaction is made.
Step 5
Let the letter play/read through the “Dear Gabriel…” section; staying in place helps ensure the interaction completes cleanly and isn’t interrupted by movement.
Step 6
Watch for the pickup confirmation: “Letter of hope… Okay, found that.” This confirms the collectible has been successfully obtained.
What the “right spot” feels like during the climb
The pickup is not placed on a pedestal or obvious platform—it’s wall-mounted and encountered in-motion. The most dependable cue is the combination of a minor direction change followed immediately by the letter’s opening line, so the safest strategy is to treat that route-choice moment as the “search zone” and scan the wall surfaces right after it.
Common issues and quick fixes
| Issue | Why it happens | Fix that stays in-route |
|---|---|---|
| No interaction prompt appears | Passing the wall too quickly or at an awkward angle | Slow down right after the route-choice moment and face the wall more directly while moving closer |
| Letter got skipped | Continuing to climb while the interaction is triggering | Stop movement briefly once “Dear Gabriel…” begins |
| Unsure if it was collected | The route continues immediately, so it’s easy to doubt the pickup | Use the “Letter of hope… found that” confirmation as the definitive check |
Rewards for Cairn: “A Letter of Hope” (Gabriel/Roberto letter)
| Reward type | What is gained | How it confirms |
|---|---|---|
| Collectible / lore item | A Letter of Hope letter entry | The letter begins with “Dear Gabriel…” and completes with “Letter of hope… Okay, found that.” |
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