Lesser Elemental Evolution Quest

Visit Vincent and he will explain he needs three shards.

Get the first shot on the Astral Dragon who has the first shard and Inferno stone, then Lord Imix who has the Sceptre of Blazing Fury and second shard, and finally man-boy Nibnobe who has the lodestone and third shard. Keep in mind that Sceptre and Lode are reset/reboot only.

You do need to get the first shot in to get the shards to spawn. Don't be afraid of dying since you're about to evolve anyways!

Shard 1: Inferno stone run

Shard 2: Sceptre of blazing fury run

Shard 3: Lodestone run

Visit Gilliad and hand him the shards in order as he asks for them. He will give you the Orb of Flames (a key type item that you can't save with); bring this back to Vincent and he will unlock your next evolution.