The Missing Forbidden Book
CommonQuests◆ game data
There appears to be a commotion at the institute. Find out what is happening.
Type
Faction
Faction
Hernand Commissions
Chapter
The Weight of Knowledge
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
7-10 minutes
Location
Institute Archive and Reading Hall, Hernand
Objectives
- 1First Trial of Trust
- 2Troubled Count
- 3Stolen Quarry
- 4Sealed in Stone
- 5The Count's Honor
Walkthrough
- 1Speak to the institute steward and accept the report of a missing forbidden book
- 2Check the archive shelf marker to confirm the restricted volume is truly gone
- 3Review the steward notes to identify Amaris as the next key witness
- 4Find Amaris in the reading hall and confront her about archive access
- 5Complete the dialogue branch that confirms the book left secure custody
- 6Return findings to the steward to finish the case opening and gain the log
Tips
- The archive and reading hall are close; prioritize dialogue over exploration
- Do not skip steward notes because they unlock the Amaris prompt
- Choose direct questioning options to finish in a single conversation
- This quest opens the Weight of Knowledge chain, so clear it early
NPCs Involved
- Institute Steward
- Amaris
Rewards
Investigative Log: The Weight of Knowledge
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Last updated: March 2026