The Weight of Knowledge
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A side quest from the Hernand Commissions faction.
Type
Side Quest
Faction
Hernand Commissions
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
18-25 minutes
Location
Scholastone Institute, Hernand
Walkthrough
- 1Start The Weight of Knowledge at Scholastone Institute in Hernand.
- 2Talk to the institute steward about the missing forbidden book.
- 3Speak with Amaris to finish The Missing Forbidden Book.
- 4Interview Raphael Bartro, Grunil, Anselmo, Tarho, and Javier.
- 5Review clues, then return to the steward for the Contradiction step.
- 6Identify the culprit from testimony conflicts and submit the report.
- 7Bring in the culprit to clear the questline and collect rewards.
Tips
- Talk to suspects in one loop to avoid repeat travel.
- Pin each suspect before leaving the institute district.
- Read objective updates after each interview for clue order.
- Keep Investigative Log reward; it tracks this case details.
- If progress stalls, speak to the steward again to refresh phase.
NPCs Involved
- Amaris
- Raphael Bartro
- Grunil
- Anselmo
- Tarho
- Javier
Rewards
Investigative Log: The Weight of Knowledge
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Last updated: March 2026