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An Inconvenient Truth

This page provides an overview of how to complete the An Inconvenient Truth Optional Quest.

Accepting the An Inconvenient Truth Optional Quest from the In Search of a Lost Tom missive at Clive’s Reading Table

Unlock Conditions

This quest is unlocked when you reach Back to Their Origin, the last Main Scenario Quest. You’ll also need to have completed A Bone to Pick for this quest to be unlocked.

Quest Giver and Location

This quest is activated by reading a missive called In Search of a Lost Tome. The missives can be found at the Reading Table in Clive’s Chambers in the Hideaway.

Quest Details

Start by speaking with Vivian in the Map Room, and then speak with Harpocrates.

The next destination is the town of Garnick in Vidargraes, Northeast Waloed. Travel to the Vidargraes Obelisk and follow the quest marker to Garnick.

Riding towards the town of Garrick in Waloed

The book you’re looking for, called From a Distance, is located in the bookshelf at the back of the house.

Exploring the bookshelves at the back of the house in Garric

As you exit the house, you’ll be ambushed by the Executor’s minions. The “Inquisitor” is another axe-wielding enemy similar to the ones you’ve faced before and should go down quite easily.

Battle against the Inquisitor in Garrick

Return to the Hideaway and give the book to Vivian to complete the quest.

Rewards

Next Steps

Completing this quest will unlock a brand new missive and quest that appears in Clive’s Chambers:

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