Complete texts of all the Old Books and where they can be found in the game..

How to get every Old Book, and the complete texts of each. Misspellings and formatting have been retained.

CURIO DELIGHTS

Failure Urn
30 Potch

Caleria Urn
3000 Potch

Wu-ts'ai Urn
7000 Potch

Karaya Urn
8000 Potch

Celadon Urn
20000 Potch

Gold Urn
45000 Potch

White Porcelain vase
90000 Potch

Graffiti
50 Potch

Scroll Picture
7000 Potch

Painting: Lady
8000 Potch

Painting: Sky Owl
10000 Potch

Painting: Knight
20000 Potch

Painting: Ruins
35000 Potch

Painting: Sunset
50000 Potch

Hex Doll
200 Potch

Sp. Hex Doll
5000 Potch

Peeing Boy
30000 Potch

Knight Statue
60000 Potch

Goddess Statue
80000 Potch

Sp. Knight Statue
100000 Potch

Sp. Goddess Statue
250000 Potch

Sp. Dragon Statue
400000 Potch

Indoor Plant Vase
6000 Potch

Rose Vase
7000 Potch

Plum Bonsai
9000 Potch

Potted Mini-Cactus
11000 Potch

Potted Cactus
15000 Potch

Pine Bonsai
2000 Potch

THE LEGEND OF CYNDAR

Long ago, there lived the elusive Cyndar Clan, whose ruins lie across our land.

In the search for the unknown Cyndar legacy, scholars and hunters have found only death. May one of those brave souls find peace in knowning that their findings survive herein to spread their rare insights.

My Search for Cyndar

Far have I come to seek the truth of Cyndar, yet little have I found. I record my work herein now, for my strength falters more each day.

The ethereal Cyndar legacy casts a shadow before us, and none can claim to know anything of their true nature.

Cyndar went from the north to the south, leaving ruins behind in all corners of our land. Their leader perhaps kept death at bay with a rune above the brow, but the same magic may also have forced Cyndar to remain nomadic. Beyond the many traps set within the Cyndar ruins may rest great wealth and knowledge.

Few have sought to break through to the inner ruins, for the darkness of death is said to sweep away those who try. I myself now suffer this misfortune...

In my travels I have seen these items, beyond the grandest deams, But as the winds of trade are strong, stock will not be plentiful for long.
-TARAQ THE WANDERER

Karaya Clan
Lightning Leather
Fish Badge

Duck Clan
Gold Beak
Blue Ribbon
Water Amulet
Wall Crystal
Hazy Crystal

Vinay Del Zexay
Master Garb
Turtle Tunic
Black Warrior Tunic
Premier Tunic
Lightning Leather
Thunderbolt Leather
TrueByakkoChainMail
Premier Armor
Wind Amulet
Yellow Scarf
Sunbeam Crystal
Warrior Crystal

Iksay Village
Rose Brooch
Alert Crystal
Waking Crystal
Golden Hammer

Guild Hall
Flame Armor
Armor of Rage
Byakko Chain Mail
TrueByakkoChainMail
Guardian Shield
Flame Amulet
Gold Emblem
Hunter Crystal
Rose Vase
Painting: Knight

Alma Kinan
Wind Amulet
Killer Crystal
Hazy Crystal
Goddess Statue

Caleria
Premier Helm
Guardian Chain Mail
Custom Chain Mail
TrueThunderboltLthr
Gloves of Destiny
Thunder Amulet
White Rose Brooch
Wizard Crystal

Chisha Clan
Silver White Robe
Chief's Hat
Prosperity Hat
Lion God Ring
Prosperity Ring
Wizard Crystal
Medal Set #4

Lizard Clan
Byakko Chain Mail
TrueByakkoChainMail
Custom Chain Mail
Thunderbolt Leather
Premier Tunic
Crown of Destiny
DragonTail Ornament
Mole Gloves
Counter Crystal
Violence Crystal

Brass Castle
Lightning Leather
Thunderbolt Leather
TrueThunderboltLthr
Byakko Chain Mail
Chaos Shield
Mangosh
Gold Emblem
Wind Amulet
Thunder Amulet
Flame Amulet
Medicine Crystal
Killer Crystal
Wu-ts'ai Urn

Le Buque
Windspun Armor
Mole Shield
Premier Casque
Custom Tunic
Thunder Amulet
Pale Moon Casque
Counter Crystal
Hazy Crystal

APPROACH THESE PEOPLE WITH CAUTION

Watari: Fugitive ninja. Last seen near Iksay Village.

Gordon: Supply shop proprietor in Iksay Village. Says he is practicing to become a gentleman.

Landis: A Winghorde youth looking for his niche in the world. Spotted in Kuput Forest.

Melville: Saint Loa Knight. His father is a treasure hunter and is rarely at home with him.

Ayame: Female ninja. Said to be chasing another ninja. Little knowledge of this person exists.

Guillaume: Makes a ruckus wherever he goes. Seen lurking about the ruins on the Ancient Highway. Just who is he?

Hortes VII: Young scroll maker at Lake. Makes good scrolls but is completely unable to discern direction. Seen in Caleria and at Duck and Chisha villages.

Estella: A travelling wizard now said to be in Alma Kinan Village. Has a younger brother named Rody. Tends to deceive people.

Arthur: Always in search of his next newspaper story. Interested in the recent incident at the barrier checkpoint.

Alanis: Nothing is known of her since she moved away. Reportedly seen at the Great Hollow.

Jefferson: Appears unexpectedly in busy places and assigns titles to people.

Kidd: A young sleuth who has unraveled many cases thus far. Said to be at the Duck Clan Village.

THE BIRTH OF THE 27 TRUE RUNES

In the beginning there existed only long, long Darkness.

Over time, Darkness grew lonely. The loneliness became a heavy sorrow. Darkness eventually cried one tear.

From the tear were born two brothers: Sword and Shield.

Sword said it could cut all that exists. Shield replied that nothing could even scratch it.

They fell into war. Their war lasted for 7 days and 7 nights.

In the end, Sword breached Shield, and Shield broke Sword.

Pieces of Sword rained down to make the sky. Pieces of Shield rained down to make the earth. Their battle flashes became the stars.

The 27 gems adorning Sword and Shield transformed into the 27 True Runes. And thus the world began its life.

TRADER'S HANDBOOK

Every good trader gathers information. At every place you visit, check the prices of goods.

When you notice price differences, buy where an item is cheap and sell where it is expensive.

Shops need time to replenish supplies you've bought. Use that time to visit other trade shops. Sell what you have, then buy goods said to be desired elsewhere.

One famous trader bought salt in Caleria and sold it for triple the price in Vinay Del Zexay. Deer antlers were cheap there. He took several back to Caleria and made a fortune. If only his pet dragon hadn't eaten it all.

Your ability to carry items is limited. Store your purchases at the warehouse if you can't sell them right away.

Keep your ear to the wall, and the wind! You never know when a story you hear will point the way to a hefty profit.

In 460(solar calendar), an alliance of cities known as the City-State of Jowston broke a ceasefire agreement without warning, and annihilated the Highland Youth Army. In response, Prince Luca Blight of Highland invaded Toto and Ryube villages, spawning the (Dunan) Unification War. Jowston leaders sought more cooperation among cities, but were denied even as Highland killed Mayor Annabel and captured her city, Muse, the most important of Jowston cities. Total Highland victory was certain until the remnants of the State Army joined with mercaneries at North Window Castle to organize a new resistance movement against Prince Blight. These new allied forces were led by the son of the hero Genkaku, who had saved Jowston in the past. The new allied forces endured Highland attacks and succeeded in rescuing Greenhill City mayor Teresa Wisemail. After Matilda Knightdom dismissed a request for military help; half of its knights defected to join the new allied forces. With their numbers augmented, they launched a challenge against Highland, which was now completely controlled by Luca Blight as emperor, due to the sudden death of his father, Agares. Despite Highland's numerical superiority, its army was unable to deliver a decisive blow against the allies led by Shu, a clever tactician. Emperor Blight chose to sneak-attack the heart of the allied forces. The plan was discovered in advance, however, and the allied forces waited patiently for Blight's ambush. Under a full moon, the slaughter was reversed, with the attackers not even realizing they'd been surrounded. Emperor Luca's death passed the throng to Princess Jilla's husband of 17 years, Jowy Blight. Inspired by the ambush, the allied forces liberated Tinto City and Greenhill City. They went on to capture the Matilda Knightdom's stronghold, Rockaxe Castle, and then turned their attention to the Highland imperial capital, L'Renouille. Nearly everyone defending the capital died. Emperor Jowy Blight was last seen during the torching of the city. The Highland Kingdom was no more, and the royal Blight family legacy came to an end.

THE LEGEND OF THE FLAME CHAMPION

Many years ago, over half of the Grasslands were controlled by the Holy Harmonian Kingdom. Most clans fell under their control. Even clans not controlled paid tribute. No one questioned this, for the Harmonian army was almighty. One battalion alone was equal in strength to all clans combined.

The difference in power was enormous, yet one group showed no fear: the Flame Champion and his Fire Bringers.

Their battles were small, but word spread quickly. Stories of the Fire Bringer bandits raiding supply transports made the clans brave and hopeful. Soon they stood up to be led by the same man. Then came the day when they stood as one against the Holy Harmonian Kingdom.

The Harmonian army clashed fiercely with the Grasslands forces led by the Flame Champion, (Fire Hero's Name). It was the heaviest fighting ever known, but neither side won a decisive victory. Strangely enough, although Harmonia did not claim victory, it has not tried to retake the Grasslands in all the years since.

The Flame Champion did not show himself again. Rumors said that he went to the far west continent, or that he traded his own life for peace in the Grasslands.

FORAGE BEFORE FORGING: HAMMERS

-Iron Hammer-
The basic tool for forging weapons up through Level 9. Sometimes found in the Great Hollow.

-Copper Hammer-
A quality design for forging up through Level 12. Spotted in Caleria. But what hasn't been spotted in Caleria at one time or another?

-Silver Hammer-
A real beauty. Makes forging a pleasure. Can eventually bring a dull blade up to Level 15. Said to be hidden in the Duck Village.

-Golden Hammer-
Level 16 forges? Go for gold! When you need the very best, look no further than, um, well...actually, no one knows. Iksay?

WIN THE LOTTERY!

If you want to get filthy rich, the lottery is your ticket. Here's all you need to know.

Q1: How can I buy tickets?
A1: Go to a lottery sales outlet! One ticket costs 100 potch.
You can buy up to 10 tickets for a drawing, but only during the sales period. When the sales period stops, the drawing & payout period starts. That's when you should check your numbers and collect any winnings.

Q2: How much can I win?
A2: The typical range is 500,000 for 1st prize to 3,000 for 4th prize. Complimentary and grand prizes also exist. Complimentary prizes differ by seller.

The tricky part is cashing in your winners. That can onnly be done where you bought them. Remember that! And for that matter, remember winning tickets can only be confirmed within 3 lottery draws after the one it was purchased for. Any later than that, and your ticket is void! But once you've identified a ticket as a winner, you're free to carry it around until it burns a hole in your armor.

The rest if up to you. Do you know the saying, 'Players win, watchers lose'? Well, it's true!

May you have the last dance with Lady Luck!

HollyShrub

Holly leaf creature. 1.5 feet tall. Usually jumps and attacks with body. Appears in Zexen Forest.

Wild Boar

Boar. Very mean disposition. Attacks by ramming. Mostly appears on plains.

BladeBunny

Looks like a typical, white rabbit, but wields a stone hatchet. Mostly appears on plains.

Nariqua

Humanoid with tail. Attacks with own blasts and by controlling other monsters. Appears in vicinity of Flame Champion's Hideaway.

Bronze Sun

Huge humanoid. Skin yellowish with green pattern. Floats in air and attacks with light. Appears near Ancient Highway and F.C. Hideaway.

Mirage

Red full-body armor. Uses sword to strike one target, or multiples to strike several targets at once. Appears around Mt. Senai.

Creeper

Green plant life form which sucks enemies into its body cavity. Appears in the Zexen Forest.

Magician

A flying humanois with various magic skills empowered by cards. Acrobatic kick attack. Appears at North Cavern and Mt. Senai.

Siren

Fish's lower body, humanoid's upper body. Blue. Holds lyre. Sleep magic and Water Rune attacks. Appears in Homeland and at Cyndar Ruins.

Shadow

A zombie-like being with a wrapped head and neck. Claws and pile-driver attacks. Mostly appears in Zexen Forest.

ZombUnicrn

A white unicorn, 1.5 times larger than a regular horse. Skewers enemies, or attacks with magic. Encountered at North Cavern.

Soul Slug

Light-blue body. Transparent. Flame-breather. Can also abrosb strength of enemies. Primarily appears along Ancient Pathway.

SongSprite

Sprite in red clothing. Attacks with 'DO' pitch as part of a chorus. Can inflict damage on multiple targets. In Zexen Forest.

GrandHolly

Holly tree monster. Attacks by releasing several smaller holly leaves. Encountered in Zexen Forest.

Salamander

Dragon monstrosity shrouded in flames. Fire-breathing attack while airborne. Mostly appears in mountainous areas.

Wolf

Wolf. Pounces on enemies to attack. Known to appear on plains.

Chimera

A lion with goat and eagle heads, and a snake tail. Can ram enemies, breath fire, or breath poisonous gas. Zexen Forest.

Arachnavore

Giant spider. Vivid yellow and black striped pattern. Attacks with a clawing jump. Appears on plains.

Skeleton

A fighting skeleton that attacks with an axe. Appears on Mt. Senai and along Ancient Pathway.

Killer Bee

Bee-like creature with a sting attack. Encountered on plains.

Megawaki

One-eyed vegetation monster. Eye emits a beam. Also attacks with claws. Stalks beneath the ground at Homeland.

Peckles

Ivory-colored boar. Attacks by ramming enemies. Primarily encountered on plains.

Gold Boar

A purple boar. Attacks by ramming and with the electrified horns on its back. Appears mostly on plains.

RabidRabbt

Ivory-colored rabbit missing one eye and part of one ear. Attacks with single-bladed axe. Appears on plains.

Dark Hare

A single-horned black rabbit. Fights effectively with its double-bladed axe. Mostly appears on plains.

Copper Sun

Giant humanoid. Brownish with red coloring. Floats in air and attacks with light. Appears at Flame Champion's Hideaway.

Banshee

The lower body of a fish, the upper body of a humanoid. Holds lyre. Orange. Sleep magic and Water Rune attacks. Appears at North Cavern area.

Hellsteed

Red unicorn. 1.5 times larger than a regular horse. Skewers enemies, or attacks with magic. Appears at Ritual Site Ruins.

Ghost Slug

Pink, transparent flame-breather. Can also abrosb strength of enemies. Appears at North Cavern, Mt. Senai, Brass Castle, and Ancient Pathway.

GhostHolly

Withered holly tree monster. Attacks by releasing several smaller holly leaves. Appears in Zexen and Kuput forests.

TrollDragn

Dragon-shaped monstrosity weapped in flames. Flies and breathes fire. Appears on plains, mountains, and near the Cyndar Ruins.

Shadow Dog

Wolf. Has furless tail and a color pattern on legs. Leaping and breathing attacks. most often appears on plains.

Dokugumo

Giant spider. Vivid red and black stripes. Attacks with a clawing jump. Mostly appears on plains.

Tarantula

Giant brown spider. Attacks with a clawing jump. Can also damage anyone within its nest. Appears in Kuput Forest.

Devil Eye

Features a giant eye on its head that shoots a beam. Also attacks with claws. Likes mountainout areas.

Holly Elf

Red-winged humanoid sprite. Strikes with a baton and calls on holly leaves to make focused attack. Appears in Zexen Forest.

SongSprite

Sprite in blue clothing. Attacks with 'RE' pitch as part of a chorus. Can inflict damage on multiple targets, in Zexen Forest.

SongSprite

Sprite in yellow clothing. Attacks with 'MI' pitch as part of a chorus. Can inflict damage on multiple targets. In Zexen Forest.

SongSprite

Sprite in green clothing. Attacks with 'FA' pitch as part of a chorus. Can inflict damage on multiple targets. In Zexen Forest.

SongSprite

Sprite in purple clothing. attacks with 'SOL' pitch as part of a chorus. Can inflict damage on multiple targets. In Zexen Forest.

SongSprite

Sprite in pink clothing. Attacks with 'LA' pitch as part of a chorus. Can inflict damage on multiple targets. In Zexen Forest.

SongSprite

Sprite in white clothing. Attacks with 'TI' pitch as part of a chorus. Can inflict damage on multiple targets. In Zexen Forest.

Furrfly

Small, blue, furry creature. Attacks directly with its body. Mostly encountered on plains.

Furrfly

Small, red, furry creature. Attacks directly with its body. Mostly encountered on plains.

Furrfly

Small, yellow, furry creature. Attacks directly with its body. Mostly encountered on plains.

Furrfly

Small, green, furry creature. Attacks directly with its body. Mostly encountered on plains.

Furrfly

Small, purple, furry creature. Attacks directly with its body. Mostly encountered on plains.

Furrfly

Small, copper, furry creature. Attacks directly with its body. Mostly encountered on plains.

Furrfly

Small, black, furry creature. Attacks directly with its body. Mostly encountered on plains.

Mantikra

A giant, red crab-like creature that punches enemies. Can paralyze with froth. Use its remains for cooking! mostly in Zexen Forest.

Red Mantik

Known by its mostly red shell. Strikes with appendages. Paralyzing attack. use its remains for cooking! Usually in Kuput Forest.

Nemesis

Gigantic being carrying a staff. Lightning attack from spear. Summons ice spears from sky. Mt. Senai and Ancient Pathway.

Vermitor

A red bug with thorns on its back. Explosive projectile attack can be used while flying. Appears in Zexen Forest.

NeedlBeetl

A blue bug with thorns on its back. Explosive projectile attack can be used while flying. Appears in Kuput Forest.

Malifaux

Pillar with faces on front and back. Trample attack. Orbited by objects with smash attack. At Cyndar Ruins and Ancient Highway.

Azzodess

Winged humanoid. Attacks with arrows of light and by summoning shadows to inflict damage. Appears near Flame Champion's Hideaway.

GhostArmor

A fully-armored being that attacks with an axe. Can break into smaller pieces for attack. Encountered on Mt. Senai,

Daggerwing

Winged creature with enormous head. Drops enemy from the air and shoots multiple arrows from mouth. Appears near North Cavern.

Twin Snake

Huge Mt. Senai beast with two huge snakes emerging from both sides. Tongue and beam attacks from mouth. Flame & cold attacks from snakes.

WaterDragn

Water dragon with 10 beautiful side fins. Guarded by six ice columns. Appears at Cyndar Ruins when the True Water Rune seal is broken.

Mordolo

A round creature covered with eyes. As turns pass, it expands, turns red, and explodes. Appears at Flame Champion's Hideaway.

PrplCreepr

Purple plant life form which sucks enemies into its body cavity. Appears on plains.

BoneSldr

A fighting skeleton that attacks with an axe. Encountered at North Cavern.

BlueMantik

Known by its vividly colored bluish shell. Attacks with laser, appendages, and paralyzing froth. Mostly encountered in Kuput Forest.

TerroKnght

Wears green, full-body armor. Attacks with sword and by breaking up into smaller pieces for multiple targets. On Ancient Pathway.

SparkBeetl

A green bug with thorns on its back. Explosive projectile attack(can fire several while flying). Appears in Zexen Forest.

FireRlncar

Immense fire dragon with wings shrouded in flame. Appears at Flame Champion's Hideaway when the True Fire Rune seal is broken.

GhostKnght

Armored upper body. Lower body of a horse. Attacks with light and explosions from spear, and with a frontal charge. At North Cavern.

HorroBeast

Encompassed by a blue aura. Attacks with a beam from mouth and multiple balls of light from body. Appears at Ritual Site Ruins.

StoneGolem

Body made of rough stone. Huge right arm used to attack. Can jump and deliver punchs to multiple foes upon landing. Appears on plains.

Horohoro

A flightless, green bird with much plumage on its head. Stabs with break and kicks at enemies. msotly appears on plains.

Chon-Chon

Butterfly with red and blue wings. Absorbs enemy's strength and spreads airborne, poisonous powder. Appears in mountainout areas.

Guardian

A round monster with one eye at its center. Rotates and fires beams of light at its enemy.

YellwSvire

Yellow, dolphin-like mountain sprite with unique pattern on its back and fins. Attacks with horn on its head and also with tail.

Blue Svire

Blue, dolphin-like Mt. Senai sprite with distinct pattern on its back and fins. Attacks with horn on its head and also with tail.

Blight

A flightless, black bird with much plumage on its head. Stabs with beak and kicks with enemies. Mostly appears on plains.

Choe-Choe

Butterfly with color gradation on wings. Absorbs enemy's strength and spreads airborne, poisonous powder. Appears beneath Homeland.

Rock Golem

Body made of rough rock. Huge right arm used to attack. Can jump and deliver punches to multiple foes upon landing. Found in mountains.

GOURMET ADVENTURER

Every village and city has at least one specialty, and it'd be foolish to not try them all. Here, for the first time in one book, is all you need to know about the finest sustenance your potch can buy.

As any Lizard will tell you, the popularity of the SPECIAL STEW at the Great Hollow is well-deserved.

There's no use in going to Caleria if you're not going to indulge in their FRIED RICE.

Over at the Duck Village, they've got a TOMATO SOUP worthy of being a lottery prize.

You don't have to be Zexen to fall in love with the GRATIN in Vinay Del Zexay.

In Iksay Village, the BEEF & POTATOES and GRILLED FISH taste just like how mom used to make them!

CAKE is the quickest and sweetest way to every woman's heart in Alma Kinan Village.

Busy Le Buqueans know there's no beating the price and volume of the local LUNCH BOX.

CHINESE NOODLE SOUP is always worth a trip to Chisha Village. You haven't tried noodle soup like this before!

Even if you can't stomach the local water, always stop to enjoy the culinary delights.