So, we all know about the problem with the totems being destroyed does not progress the mission. A new problem has arisen.
Rictus is active even though the totems have not even been touched. He then aggros on any player near the area (not actually in the OM area, but down in Burial Butte proper). You can attack him and take him down to 2/3 hp at which point he then returns to his spot and the totem bug stops you again.
We can all fly as high as the dreams we dare to live.
Unless we are a chicken.