The books and scrolls are empty, curiously empty, as if the true origin of its content is hidden to all but those initiated.
You notice a crystal orb, which when gazed at briefly, appears to be able to scry - what is uncertain for now - but it is obviously used for divination of sorts. It is faded with the fall of Paldemar.
A brief search expose 1800 gold and a staff which he used, that appears magical(+2 base), and aside them you find a small book of rituals.
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Arcane Lock, Brew Potion, and Leomund’s Secret Chest.
The scroll features a ritual in progress, but which one is beyond Rynoth for now.
You find another scroll, which seems interesting:
Its a map shows a glowing pyramid hovering in the sky, somewhere close to Fallcrest in the Nentir Vale. Notes scribbled on the side of the page read: “Place of power.” “Secrets of undeath and eternal life.” And “Seek Karavakos.”
Lastly, you find the large leatherbound book to be a diary.
- See thread: Paldemars Diary if interested into reading it, long read!
Paldemar is passed out, near death and of no risk. Using the portal some way back, you should be able to get to the mages of Saruun quickly.