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The spirits have Yorda in the courtyard. Where are they taking her?
  • 1 of 6: They always take her to the same one -- the rest of the portals are just places where the spirits can enter.
  • 2 of 6: The portal where Yorda's headed is at ground level.
  • 3 of 6: Yorda has to walk all the way around the elevated walkway in the middle of the courtyard and down the stairs, but you may need to go after her more quickly.
  • 4 of 6: Just run and jump off the walkway -- you should be able to jump over any of these railings that way.
  • 5 of 6: If you think of the main hall you just came from as being behind you, the portal you're looking for should be ahead and to your right.
  • 6 of 6: Of course, it's best if you can keep Yorda from being captured in the first place.  Use R1 whenever she lets go of your hand to hold onto her again, and then keep running.