Quest Group: 123544 — 13 steps

Caphras's Worn Record #1

These records? Whether you choose to read them or discard them, it's up to you.
No need to hang around and get me all concerned.
(You grab the journal placed near O'Arma.
The following is written within the journal.)
In my worldly travels, I've seen countless things.
And yet, I've always felt there was something strange I just couldn't grasp.
At the end of many trials and errors, I came to one conclusion.
"Something is hidden in the shadow of the world."

Quest Walkthrough
Step 1
Quest Text Hmph. The Blackstar is destined to become O'dyllita's heart.
Enough with the commotion. Let's take our share and leave!
Step 2
Objective Caphras NPC Knowledge's Worn Record #1
Summary These records? Whether you choose to read them or discard them, it's up to you.
No need to hang around and get me all concerned.
(You grab the journal placed near O'Arma.
The following is written within the journal.)
In my worldly travels, I've seen countless things.
And yet, I've always felt there was something strange I just couldn't grasp.
At the end of many trials and errors, I came to one conclusion.
"Something is hidden in the shadow of the world."
Step 3
Objective Caphras NPC Knowledge's Worn Record #2
Summary Rummaging through ancient texts, I found a major clue regarding the shadow.
A record of the war in which the God of Hope was revealed to be Kzarka.
Those who fought alongside Kzarka were exiled to his darkness
by the power of the relic known as the "Gem of Balance"... I must find that relic.
Step 4
Objective Caphras NPC Knowledge's Worn Record #3
Summary I've been able to decipher the makeup of the Gem of Balance from the texts.
And yet, I lack a single ingredient that would enable me to craft one myself.
"The soul of the tainted before being consumed by darkness..."
If such a soul exist, I know not, but if it does, I will find it.
Step 5
Objective Caphras NPC Knowledge's Worn Record #4
Summary Finally, I've been able to successfully craft the Gem of Balance.
Though the guilt over sacrificing all those villagers weighs heavily, I must press onward.
For I will do whatever it takes to right my mistake.
Now, the time has come to make my way to the Altar of Blood NPC Knowledge.
Step 6
Objective [EXC] Mass of Pure Magic
Summary Harbinger of Calamity. That's interesting.
Here, this should be a generous amount. What do you think?
Step 7
Objective [Knowledge] Flare of the Ancients Knowledge Item
Summary The Flare of the Ancients Knowledge Item? I heard it's a powerful light
of concentrated ancient power that Caphras NPC Knowledge used at the Altar of Blood NPC Knowledge.
It could grant you great strength...
if you manage to find it, that is.
Step 8
Summary There was an orb imbued with power to forge the Flare of the Ancients Knowledge Item...
Look through the records if you're so curious.
Step 9
Objective [Knowledge] Dim Origin of Crimson Flame
Summary There was an orb imbued with power to forge the Flare of the Ancients Knowledge Item...
Look through the records if you're so curious.
Step 10
Objective [Knowledge] Dim Origin of Earth Knowledge Item
Summary There was an orb imbued with power to forge the Flare of the Ancients Knowledge Item...
Look through the records if you're so curious.
Step 11
Objective [Knowledge] Nightmare Fragment Knowledge Item
Summary Curious about the nightmares of the Altar of Blood NPC Knowledge?
How foolish. Do you revel in fear?
Step 12
Objective Into the abyss, the Altar of Blood NPC Knowledge...
Summary Ah, so you've read Caphras's Journal NPC Knowledge Item...
Do you seek to uncover the secrets of the Altar of Blood NPC Knowledge?
Alas, it remains closed for now.
Yet, mark my words, the darkness shall soon return...
Step 13
Objective Into the abyss, the Altar of Blood NPC Knowledge...
Summary Ah, so you've read Caphras's Journal NPC Knowledge Item...
Do you seek to uncover the secrets of the Altar of Blood NPC Knowledge?
A deep darkness dwells there...
You'd best cast aside any foolish courage.
Details
Quest Group123544
Steps13