Now is the time to make your choice take a pinch and defile the ashes, defile the ashes, or just take a pinch.
There are two chests on the side, one requires high cunning. Loot the Unfortunate Adventurer for the Belt of the Magister Lords and Golden Demon Pendant. On the other side of the bridge, approach the altar and take your gear off to pass through the flames and complete the quest.