The Meaning of the Note

The Meaning of the Note is a side quest in Book III. It is given by Ranimer in Elderoak Forest.

Journal entry
"Ranimer, a ranger in Elderoak Forest, gave you a mysterious note he found in Baizel's cabin in northwest Elderoak Forest. You have taken the note and have agreed to investigate what it means."

Walkthrough
After entering Elderoak Forest from Southern Boglands, follow the road to the second bridge which has a torch pole at the end. From the torch pole, go southwest into a narrow hidden path and make your way through it until you reach the Shadowgrove rangers's camp. Ranimer can usually be found near the cauldron. Inquire him about what the rangers do to start the quest and receive the Tarnished Key which opens the gate to Baizel's cabin, and a strange note which he says might contain clues.

Return to the torch pole and continue following the road west then take the third right turn. Unlock the gate with the Tarnished Key and make your way through the path until you reach Baizel's cabin. In front of the cabin is a book on a stand that says: "Scribe within the word I seek." This is a puzzle which can be solved by reading the strange note, which reads:

"When comes the snow of May, darkness springs anew. Seek what comes after day, and the trees shall see you through."

"The Snow of May" refers to a book of the same name, which can be found randomly as loot or bought from innkeepers. In the book is a poem which reads:

"Twilight creeps upon the frost and ends another day; spirits wander with the lost when sunlight fades away."

The word that comes after "day", which is "the word I seek", is "spirits". Type "spirits" into the book, which will unveil the secret path from the cabin to Baizel's underground lair, to complete this quest and start the next quest, The Meaning of the Note, Part 2.

Rewards

 * 1,000 XP