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Optional Quest Icon Carved in Stone

This page provides an overview of how to complete the Optional Quest IconCarved in Stone Optional Quest.

Carved in Stone Quest Accepted from Milos

Unlock Conditions

This quest is available after the cutscene with Jote in Tabor during the Main Scenario Quest IconCloak and Dagger Main Scenario Quest.

Quest Giver and Location

From the center of Tabor, climb the two sets of stairs nearby and speak to Milos, the Antiquarian, seated on the crates on top of the scaffolding.

Map showing the location of Milos who initiates the Carved in Stone quest in Tabor

Quest Details

This is another very easy quest. All you have to do is visit each of the stone structures and “memorize a few inscriptions.” This quest is made even easier by the fact that the information is included below, so you don’t even have to memorize it or write it down!

Examining one of the stone tablets on the upper levels of Tabor

Use the map below to visit all three stone structures, and while you’re at it, use this time to grab the three treasure coffers located around Tabor.

Map showing the location of treasure coffers in Tabor

The treasure coffers contain:

1) Red Treasure Coffer IconRed Treasure Coffer Green Material IconGoblin Coin
2) Yellow Treasure Coffer IconYellow Treasure Coffer Green Material IconGoblin Coin (x2)
3) Green Treasure Coffer IconGreen Treasure Coffer Grey Material IconMagicked Ash (x15)

Return to Milos, and he will ask you about the stone inscriptions.

  • What was written on the stone to the south?
    “Guardians of the crystal…”
  • What was written on the stone to the north?
    “Wanderers of the golden plains…”
  • What was written on the stone to the east?
    “Children of the hunters, now tillers of the land…”
Clive selecting one of the options to relay what was written on the stones

Rewards

  • Green Material IconGoblin Coin
  • 400 Experience Points IconExperience Points
  • 600 Ability Points IconAbility Points
  • 1,000 Gil IconGil
  • 20 Renown IconRenown

Next Steps

There are two quests available when you reach the town of Tabor. The other quest is called Optional Quest IconSkin Trade. Once you’ve completed both of them, use the link below to return to the walkthrough: