The following steps can be done in either order, and there are advantages to each. Advantages of going to the Hieromancer Halls first: * If you are already at the Humming Crystal, the exit portals will bring you very close to the Halls. * If you want the Globe of Auberean, made from the Blue Orb, you must obtain the blue orb in the Halls before heading to the Lyceum. Advantage of going to the Lyceum first: * If you want to experiment with the color of your armor, or are unsure of your success rate, it is better to obtain the unkindled armor first and then go to the Halls, where you can pick up as many kindling stones as you need.