Biggletorque: The Journal of Falinthris
From Istaria Lexica
| Quest type: | Errand |
| From NPC(s): | Finagle Biggletorque |
| Locations: | Delgarath |
| Previous quest(s): | Biggletorque: Chests in the Deep |
| Next quest(s): | Biggletorque: The Frozen Tower |
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| Item(s) required to start, progress or finish the quest: |
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| Ancient Battered Tome, Eilen's Token |
You traveled deep into Dralnok's Doom at Finagle's behest and used one of the two keys you discovered in Gregory's Study to open a chest. Within, you found another mysterious key and a journal by someone named Falinthris. Finagle believes that he may have lived centuries ago and that the contents of the journal are encrypted using some sort of Cipher. He now believes you may be able to learn more about Falinthris by visiting Kirasanct, home of the Fiends.
Quest text[edit]
I've been giving some thought to this journal you found and with the use of encryption the odds are good that he or she was a Fiend. Therefore it stands to reason that there may be someone in Kirasanct who knows of this person or at the very least about the research. I think you should look there next, my friend.
- I can do that.
Speak with Finagle Biggletorque
Good. Travel north to the Citadel of the Snows and seek out the answer. You may have to ask around since we have no idea who or if anyone would know about this Falinthris. Good luck to you.
Learn more about the Fiend named Falinthris from the residents of Kirasanct
Falinthris, oh yes he is known to me. His part in The Marking was quite substantial, though his name was not one of the more well known. You found his journal, did you? Well, that is quite interesting! It is encrypted, is it not? Yes, I thought as much. There is only one who might be able to assist you to decrypt it. Travel to the Tower of Magery and speak with Eilen the Mage.
Falinthris? Yes, I have heard of him. He was a powerful Mage during the Age of Sorcery. I'm sorry, <player>, but what is your interest in him?
Falinthris, Falinthris. Yes, that name is vaguely familiar to me. You might speak with Kavanth or Androgos.
Oh yes, Falinthris. I have heard of him! How could I not? He was one of the founders of Kirasanct! Oh, thats not that widely known, so don't be surprised if this is the first you've heard of it. He wasn't that public with his part in the The Marking. You might ask Azmedai about it, he knows more than I.
Hmm. That name. Oh yes, The Cleansing. That is where I remember it from. Speak with Azmedai, <player>, he will know more than I.
Falinthris, yes that name is known to me. He was one of the First to receive Niatha's Embrace. But I do not know more of his part in it, you should speak with Androgos or Kateos for more details.
Falinthris? No, can't say I've ever heard the name. You might ask Palaikis or Kavanth.
Falinthris? No, can't say I've ever heard the name. You might ask Androgos or Kateos.
Falinthris? No, can't say I've ever heard the name. You might ask Androgos or Kavanth.
Falinthris? No, can't say I've ever heard the name. You might ask Palaikis or Kateos.
Falinthris? No, can't say I've ever heard the name. You might ask Barrakhen or Androgos.
Falinthris? No, can't say I've ever heard the name. You might ask Kateos or Barrakhen.
Falinthris? No, can't say I've ever heard the name. You might ask Androgos or Kateos.
Welcome, <player>, what brings you to the Tower of Magery? It is cold, isolated, and there are many ferocious, hungry wolves outside so it must be something of great importance.
- I found an encrypted journal written by Falinthris. Have you heard of him?
Falinthris... Falinthris. Oh yes, I remember the name now. He was mentioned many times in the ancient tomes I found scattered about this tower when I arrived. He helped found it, you know? He was also one of the greatest mages of the Age and helped bring about the creation of the Fiends and of Kirasanct.
- This journal is encrypted. Were the others you found also unreadable?
Many journals of the powerful were encrypted at that time, particularly amongst my own people. We are a very secretive lot, after all. This age does not allow for secrecy as it once did, but we are loathe to let go of the old ways. I can help you, <player>, but first you must help me.
- With what?
Speak with Eilen the Mage at the Tower of Magery about the Journal of Falinthris. Hint: The Tower is located within the Frozen Wastes far to the northeast of Kirasanct.
I loaned a tome of knowledge to a friend, Androgos, some while back. I need it to further my research on the nature of ice magic, but I cannot spare the time to travel back to Kirasanct for it myself. Carry this token to Androgos and tell him of my request. Return here to me when you have my tome.
<player>, you are back. Was Eilen able to assist you with the journal or did she send you packing? She can be quite testy at times, I think she actually prefers being alone there in that frozen tower.
- You know of my search?
Of course! Everyone in the Citadel has, especially since it concerns one of such importance to the residents. Did she send you back for something?
- She sent me to collect a tome she says she loaned to you.
Recover the borrowed tome from Androgos in Kirasanct
Oh, her Tome. "Studies and Investigations by Antarrilel", an interesting book. It discusses the nature of the source of magic and how the peoples of Istaria are able to use it so effectively, but you are likely not interested in such matters, here you are.
Good, you have returned. You have my tome, yes?
- Yes, here it is.
Excellent. I thank you for your assistance, <player>. Now, I believe we had a deal did we not? You recover the Tome for me, I decrypt the Journal of Falinthris. Well, as it turns out I was curious what it said as well and went searching for the cipher here in the Tower of Magery.
- What did you find?
Return with the Tome to Eilen the Mage at the Tower of Magery
Unfortunately I could not find any Ciphers by Falinthris here. Oh, I found many others as many of the early Mages of the Enclave encrypted their writings so as to ensure their research was not stolen by rivals. But none by Falinthris were here.
Steps[edit]
- Speak with Finagle Biggletorque
- Learn more about the Fiend named Falinthris from the residents of Kirasanct
- (talk to Azmedai)
- Speak with Eilen the Mage at the Tower of Magery about the Journal of Falinthris. Hint: The Tower is located within the Frozen Wastes far to the northeast of Kirasanct.
- Recover the borrowed tome from Androgos in Kirasanct
- Return with the Tome to Eilen the Mage at the Tower of Magery
Rewards[edit]
- Adventure Experience: 99000
- Money: 30s
