Between the Words
Between the Words is the Anca quest where you study forbidden books with her at the Crossroads Inn. It reveals the hidden story of Saint Mihai and points you toward his sword, and it pays 1,000 XP.
- Type
- Side
- Given by
- Anca
- Rewards
- 1,000 XP, 1 skill point
Good to know
- Update 1.1 fixed Coen getting stuck in combat during it.
- It follows Echoes of Silenced Bells. Picking the ready option there takes you straight to the inn.
- The blank book, Sancti Mihai Historia Vera, is written in invisible ink.
- Hold the book to a candle to read it.
- Making Anca a warm drink is optional and changes nothing.
- Players report it must be done before the daytime cathedral route of A Monk and a Saint opens.
What you do
Meet Anca at the Crossroads Inn and go through the forbidden books with her. One book on the table looks blank. Bring it to her, then read it by candlelight to reveal the hidden text.
What you learnSpoilerShow
The book says Saint Mihai hunted vrakhiri, that his sword cut through evil, and that his remains lie in Svartrau. Anca sends you to Albertus, a former monk who sleeps in the Middens.
Objectives
1. Study the forbidden books with Anca. 2. Prepare a warm drink for Anca (optional). 3. Browse the books with Anca. 4. Bring the intriguing book to Anca.
Rewards
You get 1,000 XP and a skill point for about four time segments, or three if you skip the drink. Next comes Where Old Devils Lie.
Related missions
- Side
Echoes of Silenced Bells
Echoes of Silenced Bells is the Anca quest where you raid St. Tyna's convent, now overrun by undead nuns. It is long, around eight time segments, and your choice at the end shapes how Anca sees you.
Image: Rebel Wolves / Bandai NamcoSideStronger Than Achilles
Stronger Than Achilles is Anca's final quest, a run through ancient ruins in search of the Font of Life. Its last choice is permanent, and one option is the only way to get a unique health perk.
- Image: Rebel Wolves / Bandai NamcoSide
Where Old Devils Lie
Where Old Devils Lie is the Anca quest where you solve an old riddle and track down the ruins of the Font of Life. It leads straight into her finale, Stronger Than Achilles, so leave room in your day.