Between the Words Main quest · Act 1
- Region
- St. Tyna's Grove
- Missable
- Yes
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Together with Anca, I managed to find the forbidden books deep below the haunted convent. Now I have to see if they hold the answers I seek.
- Type
- Main quest · Act 1
- Starts
- St. Tyna's Grove
- Time cost
- 4 time units
- Time of day
- Day or night
- Reward
- 1000 XP
- Steps
- 4 steps, 3 on the map
Between the Words Walkthrough
3 of the 4 objectives for Between the Words are pinned on the map below, 1 of them optional. The numbers on the map match the numbered steps.
How to start Between the Words
- StartsBegins in St. Tyna's Grove.
- Time cost4 time units
- Time of dayDay or night
- Can be failedYes — it has a failure ending, so the coronation deadline can take it from you.
Between the Words step by step
- Browse through the books with Anca1 time unitDay & Night
Let's take a closer look at the books we've hauled out of the convent – fingers crossed they were worth the effort.
Pinned on the map - Prepare a warm drink for Anca1 time unitOptionalDay & Night
Anca says she's thirsty – and I could sure use a break from staring at these musty volumes.
Pinned on the map — pin 1 - Bring the intriguing book to AncaDay & Night
A book with blank pages... It truly is empty – or is something hidden here?
- Study the forbidden books with Anca2 time unitsDay & Night
We managed to find the forbidden books – and Anca took them back to the old inn she's staying at. I need to go there and help her comb through these volumes.
Pinned on the map — pin 1
Between the Words rewards
On completion
- 1000 XP
- 1 skill point(s)
Picked up along the way
- Sancti Mihai Historia Vera ×1
- Sancti Mihai Historia Vera ×1
Show the 4 endings — spoilers
Every way Between the Words can end, in the game's own words. Read on only if you want it spoiled.
- Ending 1
After hours of browsing maddeningly vague and cryptic writings, we finally found something useful – a reference to an ancient magic sword, designed to slay monsters. I could really use it!
Rewards: 1000 XP, 1 skill point(s)
- Ending 2
After hours of browsing maddeningly vague and cryptic writings, we found a reference to an ancient sword... One I've already managed to find. Gah! Life sure can be frustrating sometimes.
Rewards: 1000 XP, 1 skill point(s)
- Ending 3
I was hungry for blood – and things got out of hand. Anca is dead, I feel like utter shit, and now I'll never find out what ancient wisdom these books hold.
- Ending 4Failure
I don't have the time to deal with this – I'm off to face Brencis.
Where Between the Words takes place
Characters involved
Between the Words is a Main quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker with 2 playable version(s). Between the Words belongs to Act 1 of the main story. Between the Words takes place around St. Tyna's Grove. Between the Words has 4 objectives, 1 of them optional. 3 of the objectives in Between the Words are pinned on the world map, so you can see where each step happens. Between the Words has 4 possible endings.
See Also
Your Dawnwalker Guide, In-Game
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Between the Words FAQ
How do you complete Between the Words?
Between the Words runs to 4 objectives. It opens with "Browse through the books with Anca" and finishes with "Study the forbidden books with Anca". The full list, with map pins and time costs, is in the walkthrough above.
How long does Between the Words take?
Between the Words spends 4 time units off the story clock across its 4 objectives.
Should I do Between the Words by day or by night?
Between the Words can be started by day or by night and costs 4 time units of story time either way. Steps locked to one half of the day are badged in the walkthrough above.
How do I start Between the Words?
Between the Words begins around St. Tyna's Grove — start from the first objective in the walkthrough above.
What are the objectives of Between the Words?
Between the Words has 4 objectives: Browse through the books with Anca, Prepare a warm drink for Anca, Bring the intriguing book to Anca, Study the forbidden books with Anca. Optional and time-sensitive steps are marked in the objective list.
Where do the objectives of Between the Words take place?
3 of the 4 objectives in Between the Words have a marked location, in and around St. Tyna's Grove. The numbered map above matches the objective list.
What are the rewards for Between the Words?
Completing Between the Words rewards 1000 XP, 1 skill point(s).
How many endings does Between the Words have?
Between the Words has 4 endings in the game files, 1 of them failures.
Is Between the Words missable?
Missable: Yes. On the 30-day clock most quests can time out; the start block of the walkthrough above says whether this one has a failure ending.