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As you enter Wygol Village. You'll see a man frozen in a large crystal. There is also the Torpor glyph above him. Absorb it and you'll free the man from the crystal. Scene. Ruvas Forest is now unlocked. So let's head there. Also make sure you save before going on. The statue is to the left of the entrance.