The Almanac is a main quest in Gothic 1 Remake, where you will have to retrieve an ancient religious text that Y’Berion needs to perform his ritual. The quest involves identifying where the novice Talas is, as well as fighting numerous black goblins in their secret cave, among other things, in order to complete The Almanac quest.
How to Start The Almanac Quest
The Almanac quest begins after you deliver the Frost Focus Stone to Y’Berion in the Swamp Camp. Y’Berion tells you that he needs the Almanac for a ritual and explains that he previously sent a novice named Talas to retrieve it from the Fire Mages, but something happened during the mission.
Find Talas in the Old Camp
Travel to the Old Camp and head toward the gate leading to the Castle Yard. Near the gate, you will find Talas. Speak with him to learn that he never completed his task because he spent his time smoking swampweed and does not want Y’Berion to send him back to the weed mashers.
To make Talas continue the mission, you must give him 50 Ore Nuggets. After receiving the payment, he agrees to accompany you to the Fire Mages.
Ask the Fire Mages About the Almanac
Go to the Fire Mages and speak with the man guarding the entrance. He tells you that the Almanac is not there because he lost it while traveling to the Swamp Camp. According to him, a group of Black Goblins attacked him near a bridge over a canyon east of the Swamp Camp.
You can travel to the location alone or return to Talas and have him guide you there.
Reach the Black Goblin Cave
Follow Talas until you reach the bridge. Keep in mind that he moves slowly. Before entering the cave, make sure you are prepared because the Black Goblins are much stronger than normal goblins.
Once you arrive, Talas will stay behind while you enter the cave and deal with the goblins. If you lose Talas or want to reach the area faster, leave through the southern gate, cross the bridge, and follow the path to the cave. After crossing the bridge, turn left to find the entrance.
How to Find the Almanac in the Cave
Inside the cave, go past the torch and turn right. Follow the corridor until you reach the glowing mushrooms, then turn left near the rock and continue straight.
When you reach two wheels, turn right again and follow the path marked by more glowing mushrooms. Descend into the lower area, where several Black Goblins will attack by throwing stones. Using cover and attacking from a distance can make the fight easier.
Continue forward until you reach a campfire. From there, you will see a door that leads to a storage area. Open the chest inside to obtain the Almanac along with a ring and other loot.
Return the Almanac to Y’Berion
After retrieving the Almanac, return to Y’Berion in the Swamp Camp. Tell him what happened to Talas and hand over the book. Y’Berion will allow you to choose your reward, including a selection of potions.
The final step is to visit Cor Kalom, the master alchemist in the Swamp Camp. Speak with him to complete The Almanac quest, after which he gives you another quest.
