Deciphering the Book
 Deciphering the Book | |
|---|---|
| Start | Battered Ancient Book |
| End | Anchorite Paetheus |
| Level | 1-30 |
| Category | Bloodmyst Isle |
| Experience |
1150 EXP (or 7 20 at level 70) |
| Rewards | +250 Exodar |
| Previous |
 [1-30] A Map to Where? |
| Next |
[1-30] Nolkai's Words |
Objectives
Take the Ancient Journal to Anchorite Paetheus in Blood Watch.
[Battered Journal] (provided)
Description
Lacking the means to read the book's contents, you think about who might be able to help you separate the author's words from the mapmaker's scrawl.
Remembering Anchorite Paetheus's collection of artifacts from countless cultures, you wonder if his experienced eye might be able to help you decipher the book's contents.
Rewards
You will receive:
- 1150 XP (or 7 20 at level 70)
- +250 reputation with Exodar
Progress
The Light shine upon you in all your endeavors, <class>. What is it you have there?
Completion
Hmm... this is most intriguing. Yes, I should be able to make out what the original author wrote in the pages of this book.
I should have everything I need for the process. This should only take a moment.
Notes
- Upon completion
- Anchorite Paetheus says: In the process of translating this, I believe I've learned more about the drunken exploits of a certain 'Andrew Clementine' than about the journal's author.
- Anchorite Paetheus says: But, no matter. Mister Clementine's... err, 'contribution' notwithstanding, this seems to be the journal of a man named Nolkai. The entries toward the end describe a brutal battle.
- Anchorite Paetheus says: Take a look at this passage...
Progression
- introduces you to Clopper Wizbang, who gives you both of the following:
- [1-30] Pilfered Equipment
- [1-30] Artifacts of the Blacksilt
Completing Artifacts of the Blacksilt earns you a [Weathered Treasure Map], which starts you off on the following quest chain.
- [1-30] A Map to Where?
- [1-30] Deciphering the Book
- [1-30] Nolkai's Words
Patch changes
Patch 2.0.3 (2007-01-09): Added.