Writings

Name
Value
Effect
Available
Almanac
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Bring this to Cor Kalom in the Swamp Camp to complete the 2nd chapter. In a cave of Black Goblins in the southeastern part of the colony.
Arcanum Golum: Volume I
100
Describes Stone Golems and their weakness. In the library of the Magicians of Water in the New Camp.
Arcanum Golum: Volume II
100
Describes Fire and Ice Golems and their weaknesses. In the library of the Magicians of Water in the New Camp.
The Art of Fighting
100
A manual on the art of fighting. In a chest on the 2nd floor of the Castle in the Old Camp.
Astronomy
100
Some notes about astronomy. In the library of the Magicians of Water in the New Camp; at the bottom of the Free Mine, behind Tarrok, the Orc Slave.
The Battle of Varant
100
The first volume of the description of the Battle of Varant. In the library of the Magicians of Water in the New Camp.
The Battle of Varant
100
The second volume of the description of the Battle of Varant. In the library of the Magicians of Water in the New Camp.
The Bloodflies
150
Learn how to extract Bloodfly stingers. Sold by Wolf in the New Camp and by Baal Cador in the Swamp Camp after you cast Sleep on one of his pupils.
Chromanin
50
Read this to begin the Stranger side quest. Held by the Skeleton Mage beneath Fog Tower.
Chromanin 2
50
Read this to continue the Stranger side quest. On the top of the ruined tower in the ruins at the top of the large mountain south of the Old Camp.
Chromanin 3
50
Read this to continue the Stranger side quest. On the east side of the large mound that divides the river north of the Old Camp in two.
Chromanin 4
50
Read this to continue the Stranger side quest. Found beside the lake outside of the New Camp across from the deserted fisherman's hut.
Chromanin 5
50
Read this to continue the Stranger side quest. Found by the shipreck on the beach on the east side of the colony.
Chromanin 6
50
Read this to complete the Stranger side quest. On a corpse in the cave beneath Fog Tower where you fought the Skeleton Mage to find the first book.
Cronos' Letter to the Magicians of Fire
-
Give this to Milten in the Castle in the Old Camp to receive a reward from Cronos. Cronos in the New Camp will give you this once you become a Rogue.
Elementary Arcanum
100
Describes the connection between magic and the elements. In the library of the Magicians of Water in the New Camp; in a chest in the sleeping quarters of the Magicians of Fire in the Old Camp.
Fifth Circle of Magic
250
Descrbes the Rain of Fire and Wave of Ice spells. Sold by Torrez in the Old Camp in chapter 2 and by Cronos in the New Camp in chapter 3.
First Circle of Magic
50
Describes the Light, Ice Bolt, and Fire Bolt spells. Sold by Cronos in the New Camp.
Fourth Circle of Magic
200
Describes the Storm of Fire, Chain Lightning, and Death to the Undead spells. Sold by Torrez in the Old Camp and by Cronos in the New Camp in chapter 2.
A Gift from the Gods
100
A description of magic. In a chest in the sleeping quarters of the Magicians of Fire in the Old Camp; at the bottom of the Free Mine.
Half of a Parchment
-
Give both halves to Baal Lukor and enter the large chamber with the Orc Warrior in the Orc Cemetary and he will give you the Orc Teleport Spell. One found in each of the right and center tunnels from the cetrnal chamber in the Orc Cemetary.
Hunt and Prey
100
A manual on the art of hunting. On a table on the 2nd floor of the Castle in the Old Camp.
Journal
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Hints at how to destroy the Sleeper. On a table in a tunnel in the Sleeper's Temple.
Journal Page
-
Gives a hint as to how to defeat the Troll. Found on a skeleton in Troll Canyon.
Kalom's Recipe
100
Give this to Dexter in the Old Camp to win his approval. In a locked chest (RRLR) in Cor Kalom's alchemy lab in the Swamp Camp.
Letter to the Magicians of Fire
-
Give this to Milten in the Castle in the Old Camp for a reward. You begin the game with this item.
List
-
Give this to Diego in the Old Camp if you want to join the Old Camp. Give it to Lares in the New Camp if you want to join the New Camp and he will give you an extended list. Given to you by Ian in the Old Mine if Diego has sent you on the Test of Faith.
List (extended)
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Give this list to Diego in the Old Camp to gain favour in the New Camp. You will recieve this from Lares in the New Camp if you give him the List from Ian in the Old Mine.
Magic Ore
100
Describes the use of Magic Ore for creating powerful weapons. In the library of the Magicians of Water in the New Camp; on a table on the 2nd floor of the castle in the Old Camp.
Map of the Colony
50
A map of the Colony -- the southwest part will be missing until chapter 5. Sold by Graham and Dexter in the Old Camp.
Map to the Old Mine
30
The northwest portion of a colony map which marks the location of the Old Mine. Sold by Graham in the Old Camp.
Myrtana's Poetry
100
A book of poetry. In a box in a hut near the front gate of the Old Camp.
Overview New Camp
40
A map of the New Camp. Sold by Cronos in the New Camp.
Overview Old Camp
40
A map of the Old Camp. Sold by Graham in the Old Camp.
Overview Swamp Camp
40
A map of the Swamp Camp. Sold by Baal Cador in the Swamp Camp after you cast Sleep on one of his pupils.
A Powerful Art
100
A description of the growth of magical power. In a chest in the sleeping quartes of the Magicians of Fire in the Old Camp.
Recipes
100
A book of recipes. In Snaf's hut in the outer rim of the Old Camp; in a chest in a hut by the Free Mine.
Saturas' Focus Map
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Shows the locations of the five foci. Given to you by Saturas in the New Camp after you agree to find the missing foci for him in the 3rd chapter.
Second Circle of Magic
100
Describes the Healing spell. Sold by Cronos in the New Camp and by Torrez in the Castle in the Old Camp.
The Secrets of Magic
100
Describes how a magus uses magic. In the library of the Magicians of Water in the New Camp; in a chest in the sleeping quartes of the Magicians of Fire in the Old Camp.
Sixth Circle of Magic
300
Describes the Breath of Death and Ring of Death spells. Sold by Torrez in the Old Camp in chapter 2 and by Cronos in the New Camp in chapter 3.
Sketch
60
A provocative sketch of a naked woman. Sold by Graham in the Old Camp.
Third Circle of Magic
150
Describes the Fireball, Ice Block, and Ball Lightning spells. Sold by Torrez in the Castle in the Old Camp and by Cronos in the New Camp in chapter 2.
Title Deed
-
Give this to Lester in the Mountain Fort in chapter 3 in exchange for some Telekinesis scrolls. In a chest on the balcony of the second floor of the Mountain Fort unlocked by the Mountain Fort Key.
Transfer of Power
-
Show this to Milton in the New Camp so he'll be able to transfer the power from the ore mound to Uriziel. Given to you by Xardas after you have collected the Ancient Ore Armor from the sunken tower.
True Power
100
Describes the heights that can be obtained by a truly powerful magus. In the library of the Magicians of Water in the New Camp; in one of the chests in the Magicians of Fire sleeping quarters in the Old Camp.
Word of the Gods: Volume 1
100
A description of the three gods. Sold by Cronos in the New Camp and by Torrez in the Castle in the Old Camp.
Word of the Gods: Volume 2
100
A description of the three gods. Sold by Cronos in the New Camp and by Torrez in the Castle in the Old Camp.
Word of the Gods: Volume 3
100
A description of the three gods. Sold by Cronos in the New Camp and by Torrez in the Castle in the Old Camp.
Y'Berion's Focus Map
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Shows the location of the Focus from the Ocean Cliff. Given to you by Y'Berion in the temple of the Swamp Camp.