Summary

Level
35 and above
Category
One-time one_time
Repeatable
No
Steps
31

Starts At

Mirien Dion Castle Town 16427, 142131, -2688

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

Requirements

Level
35 and above
Class
WIZARD, ELVEN_WIZARD, DARK_WIZARD

Human Wizard, Elven Wizard, Dark Wizard from the quest journal

Step by Step (31)

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  1. 1 In Search of High Priest Sylvain

    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.

    Journal target: High Priest Sylvain

    Go to 15795, 142347, -2680

  2. 2 Finding Maria

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

    Journal target: Maria

    Go to 19041, 145964, -3068

  3. 3 The Stolen Scroll

    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.

    Journal target: Captain Lucas

    Go to 18199, 146081, -3080

  4. 4 The Unrecovered Scroll

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

    Journal target: Maria

    Go to 19041, 145964, -3068

  5. 5 The Astrologer of Floran Village

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

    Journal target: Astrologer Creta

    Go to 17475, 169556, -3493

  6. 6 Searching for Clues

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

    Journal target: Maria

    Go to 19041, 145964, -3068

  7. 7 A Clue in the Handbag?

    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.

    Journal target: Astrologer Creta

    Go to 17475, 169556, -3493

  8. 8 Shadow of the Criminal

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

    Journal target: Maria

    Go to 19041, 145964, -3068

  9. 9 A Very Mysterious Shadow

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

    Journal target: Captain Lucas

    Go to 18199, 146081, -3080

  10. 10 Was It a Lizardman's Shadow?

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

    Journal target: Maria

    Go to 19041, 145964, -3068

  11. 11 Tracking the Lizardmen!

    Maria asks you to track down the Lizardmen and retrieve the stolen scroll. Monsters to be hunted - Leto Lizardman Warriors

    Journal target: Plains of the Lizardmen

    Go to 96789, 77585, -3624

  12. 12 A Torn Scroll

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

    Journal target: Maria

    Go to 19041, 145964, -3068

  13. 13 The Crystal of Purity is Complete!

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

    Journal target: High Priest Sylvain

    Go to 15795, 142347, -2680

  14. 14 Sylvain is Satisfied

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

    Journal target: Magister Mirien

    Go to 16427, 142131, -2688

  15. 15 In Search of Jurek

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

    Journal target: Grand Magister Jurek

    Go to 85823, 153248, -3494

  16. 16 Who Has the Power?

    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 be hunted - Wastelands, Plains of Dion: Monster Eye Destroyers Breka's Stronghold: Breka Orc Shaman Watchman's Grave, Ivory Tower Crater: Shackles

  17. 17 Return to Jurek

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

    Journal target: Grand Magister Jurek

    Go to 85823, 153248, -3494

  18. 18 The Trial of Jurek is Complete

    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.

    Journal target: Magister Mirien

    Go to 16427, 142131, -2688

  19. 19 In Search of Elder Cronos

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

    Journal target: Elder Cronos

    Go to 117866, 76483, -2692

  20. 20 In Search of the Scripture of Knowledge

    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 once used. Visit Dieter at the Wizard Guild of Giran Castle to obtain the book.

    Journal target: Magister Dieter

    Go to 86359, 152970, -3494

  21. 21 Finding the Astrologer Again

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

    Journal target: Astrologer Creta

    Go to 17475, 169556, -3493

  22. 22 Astrology of Creta

    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.

    Journal target: Magister Dieter

    Go to 86359, 152970, -3494

  23. 23 In Search of Edroc

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

    Journal target: Trader Edroc

    Go to 115116, 75923, -2580

  24. 24 Warehouse Keeper of the Harbor

    Trader Edroc says that there must have been a happening like that and show the letter left by them when they left for Gludin port. On the envelop, it says Warehouse keeper Raut.

    Journal target: Warehouse Keeper Raut

    Go to -81966, 153547, -3170

  25. 25 The Drunkard's Brother

    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.

    Journal target: Drunkard

    Go to -93523, 152513, -3623

  26. 26 Finding the Remaining Scriptures of Knowledge

    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

  27. 27 In Search of the Scriptures of Knowledge

    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.

  28. 28 Casian's Magic Ingredient

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

  29. 29 Return to Casian

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

    Journal target: Elder Casian

    Go to -16895, 194229, -4207

  30. 30 An Incomplete Scripture

    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.

    Journal target: Elder Cronos

    Go to 117866, 76483, -2692

  31. 31 The Truth of the Scripture

    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.

    Journal target: Magister Mirien

    Go to 16427, 142131, -2688

These steps are the client quest journal's own text.

Quest Items

Mirien's 1st Sigil, Mirien's 2nd Sigil, Mirien's 3rd Sigil, Mirien's Instruction, Maria's 1st Letter, Maria's 2nd Letter, Lucas's Letter, Lucilla's Handbag, Creta's 1st Letter, Creta's Painting1, Creta's Painting3, Brown Scroll Scrap, Crystal of Purity, High Priest's Sigil, Grand Magister's Sigil, Crono's Sigil, Sylvain's Letter, Symbol of Sylvain, Jurek's List, Monster Eye Destroyer's Skin, Shaman's Necklace, Shackle's Scalp, Symbol of Jurek, Cronos Letter, Dieter's Key, Creta's 2nd Letter, Dieter's Letter, Dieter's Diary, Raut's Letter Envelope, Triff's Ring, Scripture Chapter 1, Scripture Chapter 2, Scripture Chapter 3, Scripture Chapter 4, Valkon's Request, Poitan's Notes, Strong Liquor, Crystal of Purity, Casian's List, Ghoul's Skin, Medusa's Blood, Fettered Soul's Ichor, Enchanted Gargoyle's Nail, Symbol of Cronos

Quest Drops

Rewards

Experience
1,753,926
SP
113,754
Adena
319,628

Items

Mark of Scholar

The adena reward is multiplied by the server's quest reward rate.

Completed With

Mirien Dion Castle Town

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Last Updated Server 4 September 2026 at 6:34 AM UTC−4 Quest registry 1.0.0-f158 539 quests in the registry

Source: the server's own quest registry, quests/Q00214_TrialOfTheScholar/Q00214_TrialOfTheScholar.java.

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