In Supergiant Games' acclaimed roguelike Hades, side quests offer deep narrative conclusions for the various figures inhabiting the Underworld. Among these long-term tasks, The Gift of Song stands out as a heartwarming prophecy involving Orpheus, the court musician, and Prince Zagreus. Completing this quest requires patience, strategic resource management, and ongoing dialogue choices across multiple escape attempts.
Unlocking the Prophecy in the House of Hades
To begin progress toward The Gift of Song prophecy, Zagreus must first free Orpheus from his imprisonment in Tartarus by purchasing his release from the House Contractor. Once Orpheus returns to the Underworld lounge, players need to build a strong friendship with him by offering Nectar repeatedly. As their affinity grows, Orpheus will express his loss of musical inspiration following his separation from Eurydice.
Building relationships with key characters is essential for unlocking secondary storylines throughout the game. Gamers keeping up with daily gaming news often highlight how rich dialogue trees make narrative progression in Hades feel uniquely rewarding. Continuously speaking to Orpheus between escape runs ensures that his story moves forward smoothly.
Purchasing the Lyre and Practicing Music
After reaching high affinity with Orpheus, Zagreus must purchase the Court Music Stand and the Lyre from the House Contractor using Diamond currency. Placing the instrument in Zagreus's bedroom triggers the official learning phase of the quest. Players must interact with the Lyre in their room dozens of times over several distinct runs to gradually improve Zagreus's playing ability.
Progress is not immediate and requires interacting with the instrument repeatedly after returning from Tartarus or Asphodel. Over time, dialogue pop-ups will shift from clumsy plucking to coherent musical chords. Eventually, Orpheus will notice the prince's dedication and offer genuine praise for his efforts.
Mastering the Instrument and Fulfilling the Quest
The final stage of the prophecy triggers after Zagreus successfully plays a beautiful melody on the Lyre in his room. Upon speaking with Orpheus afterward, the musician will officially compliment Zagreus's musical talent and express renewed joy. This interaction completes The Gift of Song prophecy on the Fated List of Minor Prophecies.
Claiming the completed prophecy rewards players with valuable Ambrosia, which can be gifted to elevate relationships to their maximum level. Finishing this storyline not only aids in game completion but also contributes to restoring harmony between Orpheus and Eurydice.
