Trial of the Scholar

Every Magus must pass the Trial of the Scholar. Passion and humility are essential to success.

One-off: the reward is given once. If you are levelling in this zone anyway, it is worth collecting what it needs along the way and closing it.

Levels 35–85
Goals9
Zones11
TypeOne-off / first quest in the chain

Reward

Starts at — Dion.

Story

Magister Mirien
Map: where Mirien stands

'Scholar' is a term used to describe all high level Magicians of the Ivory Tower. They are the ones we count on to research magic and make sense of the chaotic world we live in. They are also charged with educating our young...

The Scholar is qualified to teach the highest-level magic.

The Scholar's Trial determines if one is qualified for this responsibility. If you choose to advance your learning, you must pass this trial. However, you still look a little green to me. As the great Magician Akenias said, "Knowledge must be won." If you think that you are ready, do not hesitate to accept the challenge.

Very well. You must meet with well-respected scholar mystics and complete the tasks they give you in order to qualify.

First, visit High Priest Sylvain. He has studied the cleansing power of light more deeply than anyone else and oversees the spiritual cleansing of Dion territory. Rumor has it that he even assisted the Elves in their previous attempts to cleanse the Sea of Spores.

Bear this mark to him and he will give you an appropriate task. When he have accomplished it, return to me.

Finally, accept this Dimension Diamond. You can trade it to the village gatekeeper for something special that may help you on your journey.

Quest steps

1 In Search of High Priest Sylvain — High Priest Sylvain
Map: where Sylvain stands

To advance your learning, you must pass the Trial of the Scholar. Find the renowned Mystics and do as they say! First, you should seek out High Priest Sylvain in the Town of Dion.

2 Finding Maria — Maria
Map: where Maria stands

High Priest Sylvain asks that you obtain the crystal of purity from Maria in the village so he can purify the Execution Grounds.

3 The Stolen Scroll — Captain Lucas
Map: where Captain Lucas stands

The secret of making crystals of purity has been kept by Maria's family for generations. She tells you that the scroll containing the secret method was stolen a month ago. Find Captain Lucas and ask him what happened.

4 The Unrecovered Scroll — Maria
Map: where Maria stands

Unfortunately, Maria's scroll has not yet been found. Go and tell her.

5 The Astrologer of Floran Village — Astrologer Creta
Map: where Astrologer Creta stands

Maria agrees with Lucas's suggestion that they seek out a fortune-teller. She asks you to speak with Creta in Floran Village.

6 Searching for Clues — Maria
Map: where Maria stands

Creta asks you to find clues regarding the robbery. Return to Maria and ask her for clues.

7 A Clue in the Handbag? — Astrologer Creta
Map: where Astrologer Creta stands

It's Lucilla's handbag! She was a friend of Maria's who was there when the robbery happened. It might hold a clue! Take it to Creta.

8 Shadow of the Criminal — Maria
Map: where Maria stands

Creta see the culprit's shadow in the handbag. Could it be the shadow of a Human?

9 A Very Mysterious Shadow — Captain Lucas
Map: where Captain Lucas stands

Maria asks that you show the shadow to Captain Lucas, an expert in such matters.

10 Was It a Lizardman's Shadow? — Maria
Map: where Leto Lizardman Warrior spawn
Leto Lizardman Warrior

Captain Lucas isn't sure that the shadow belongs to the thief, but it appears to belong to a Leto lizardman Warrior!

11 Tracking the Lizardmen! — Plains of the Lizardmen
Map: where Leto Lizardman Warrior spawn
Leto Lizardman Warrior

Maria asks you to track down the lizardmen and retrieve the stolen scroll. Monsters to Hunt - Leto Lizardman Warriors

Collect: Brown Scroll Scrap × 5

12 A Torn Scroll — Maria
Map: where Leto Lizardman spawn
Leto Lizardman

You've retrieved the torn scroll from the Leto Lizardmen. Take it to Maria, she'll be able to read it.

13 The Crystal of Purity is Complete! — High Priest Sylvain
Map: where Sylvain stands

The crystal of purity is complete! Take it to High Priest Sylvain.

14 Sylvain is Satisfied — Magister Mirien
Map: where Mirien stands

High Priest Sylvain wanted you to help Maria make the crystal of purity. Return to Magister Mirien for your next assignment.

15 In Search of Jurek — Grand Magister Jurek
Map: where Grand Magister Jurek stands

Mirien says that you must report to Grand Magister Jurek in Giran Castle Town.

16 Who Has the Power?
Map: where Monster Eye Destroyer, Breka Orc Shaman, Shackle spawn
Monster Eye DestroyerBreka Orc ShamanShackle

Jurek asks you to hunt down the evil spirits who have recently gained magical powers and to bring him what he needs for his investigation. Monsters to Hunt - Wastelands, Plains of Dion: Monster Eye Destroyers Breka's Stronghold: Breka Orc Shaman Dragon Valley, Crater of Ivory Tower: Shackles

Collect: Monster Eye Destroyer's Skin × 5, Shaman's Necklace × 5, Shackle's Scalp × 2

17 Return to Jurek — Grand Magister Jurek
Map: where Grand Magister Jurek stands

You've collected all the items that Jurek requires. Take them to him in Giran Castle Town.

18 The Trial of Jurek is Complete — Magister Mirien
Map: where Mirien stands

Jurek has given you a mark as a token of gratitude, and indicates he is still seeking evidence to prove his suspicions. Return to Mirien.

19 In Search of Elder Cronos — Elder Cronos
Map: where Cronos stands

Your last assignment is with Elder Cronos in Hunters Village. Go and find him.

20 In Search of the Scripture of Knowledge — Magister Dieter
Map: where Dieter stands

Elder Cronos asks you what your purpose is in learning magic. When he is convinced of what you say, he tells you of a book called the Scriptures of Knowledge, which he onced used. Visit Dieter at the Wizard Guild of Giran Castle to obtain the book.

21 Finding the Astrologer Again — Astrologer Creta
Map: where Astrologer Creta stands

Dieter has lost the Scriptures of Knowledge! Consult Astrologer Creta again.

22 Astrology of Creta — Magister Dieter
Map: where Dieter stands

Creta gives you a letter of explanation and asks you to deliver it to the owner of the key, saying that she sees several shadows there.

23 In Search of Edroc — Trader Edroc
Map: where Trader Edroc stands

Dieter suggests that you speak with Edroc, the son of the owners of the inn they were staying in. He may remember something.

24 Warehouse Keeper of the Harbor — Warehouse Freightman Raut
Map: where Warehouse Freightman Raut stands

Trader Edroc remembers the incident. He retrieves an envelope they left behind when they departed for Gludin Harbor. Written on the envelope is ‘Warehouse Freightman Raut'.

25 The Drunkard's Brother — Drunkard
Map: where to go

Raut gives you the first chapter of the scripture and asks you to forgive his brother's youthful indiscretions. Raut says he doesn't know where the other three chapters are, but suggests you ask his brother and tells you where to find him.

26 Finding the Remaining Scriptures of Knowledge
Map: where Grandis spawn
Grandis

Triff was the lone survivor of a deadly magical attack. They say that he was able to hide some of the scriptures before the evil spirits took the lot of them.. You must journey afar to complete the Scriptures of Knowledge! Town of Giran: Warehouse Keeper Valkon Town of Dion: Blacksmith Poitan Monster to Hunt - Death Pass: Grandis

Collect: Scripture Chapter 1 × 1, Scripture Chapter 2 × 1, Scripture Chapter 3 × 1, Scripture Chapter 4 × 1

27 In Search of the Scriptures of Knowledge
Map: where Grandis spawn
Grandis

Elder Casian regrets that he cannot understand the contents from only one chapter. You must find the rest of the scriptures! Death Pass: Evil Spirit Grandis Giran Castle Town's Warehouse Keeper Valkon.

Collect: Scripture Chapter 1 × 1, Scripture Chapter 2 × 1, Scripture Chapter 3 × 1, Scripture Chapter 4 × 1

28 Casian's Magic Ingredient
Map: where Ghoul, Medusa, Fettered Soul, Enchanted Gargoyle spawn
GhoulMedusaFettered SoulEnchanted Gargoyle

Elder Casian asks you for the materials he needs to copy the Scriptures of Knowledge. Monsters to Hunt - Execution Grounds: Ghouls Gorgon Flower Garden: Medusas Death Pass: Fettered Souls Crater of Ivory Tower: Enchanted Gargoyles

Collect: Ghoul's Skin × 10, Medusa's Blood × 12, Fettered Soul's Ichor × 5, Enchanted Gargoyle's Nail × 5

29 Return to Casian — Elder Casian
Map: where Casian stands

You've gotten the materials that Elder Casian needs. Take them to him in the Wastelands.

30 An Incomplete Scripture — Elder Cronos
Map: where Cronos stands

The Scriptures of Knowledge are not complete without the introduction and the fifth chapter! Elder Casian is regretful, but there is nothing to be done since they have been destroyed. You've retrieved all of that's left of the Scriptures of Knowledge. Return to Elder Cronos.

31 The Truth of the Scripture — Magister Mirien
Map: where Mirien stands

Elder Cronos says that the Scriptures of Knowledge are merely one interpretation of the greater Tablet of Maphr, which contains the ultimate secrets of geometry - translated by the giants from the Gods themselves! He continues to say that the authors had to discontinue their work once it was realized that the dark secrets contained within were too powerful for this world. He is very pleased with you and what you have brought him and gives you something in return. Return to Magister Mirien.

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