Arcanist Archives

**Arcanist Archives** are archives created by Arcanists which logs the details and records of their findings during their field expeditions outside the safety of the wall.

Arcanist Archives can usually be found in and around Arcanist Camps. These camps are the places where the Arcanists are conducting research. These archives appear with a  icon to the Freelancer. Different number of such archives need to be collected so that they can be decrypted into the cortex entry. Usually, **collecting 5 such collectible notes would give exactly 1 entry**.

Archives obtained by collecting these collectible notes around Arcanist Camps are called The Search for the Lost Tomb. Other Arcanist Archives are also available all around Northern Bastion. The ones from Arcanist Camps are needed to complete the Challenge called **Arcanist Archives Challenge** and **Master Archivist challenge**. Both of these are required to obtain the **No Stone Unturned** Achievement.

## Collection Details

A total of **15** cortex entries make reference to Arcanist Archives.

Several Arcanists have logged their perspectives on Coda through these Archives. These can be found as letters, diaries, transcripts, books, notes, and interviews.

## The Dawn Gates (District)

*See Cortex Entry: The Dawn Gates (District) for More Details*

Though the number of ancient javelin ruins revealed by our team does indicate that this was a major point of conflict centuries ago, is it actually the “Dawn Gates” of legend, where the urgoth were defeated and General Tarsis gave her life? Garred refers to the final battle being in a closed area with great cliffs, and if the urgoth were descending from the north, this would be a plausible location.

— Arcanist diary, Arcanist archives

## Serpent's View (District)

*See Cortex Entry: Serpent's View (District) for More Details*

Deni discovered a new plant! Yes, under the coils of the serpent, new discoveries abound… beautiful blue and red glowing tendrils that light up the whole area. While we’ve seen the glowing vines before—who hasn’t?—this breed is new to us, and I’m excited to get a sample back to Shadowmark. Of course, it also seems to emit an electrical charge, so I’ll have to be extra careful. Will the charge remain once it's been cut? This is the big question. Fingers crossed!

— Diary, Arcanist archives

## Giant's Crossroads (District)

*See Cortex Entry: Giant's Crossroads (District) for More Details*

Today we witnessed the most beautiful thing. We were investigating the Shaper ruins in the area, when a great wind knocked us to the ground. Of course, we feared that a relic had been set off, but the next thing we saw was a giant butterfly, rising up from the path to one of the cliffs, and then up over the next one. Thank goodness the lancer with us managed to capture it on his link. It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen. Sometimes the world is astounding, isn’t it?

— Diary, Arcanist archives

## The Drill

*See Cortex Entry: The Drill for More Details*

If we needed further proof that the Monument and its twin in the Great Expanse were connected, we need look no further than the Drill. Surely this is a tool for excavation? Our own drilling machinery was said to be based on Shaper instruments… would it be such a stretch to believe that we succeeded in our replication of their device? Mentors have said it is foolhardy to try to guess what the ruins and relics were meant for, but this instance seems the exception.

— Arcanist archives

## Shaper Relics (4)

*See Cortex Entry: Shaper Relics (4) for More Details*

Arcanist Research: There's really nothing to be troubled over. Moving relics is inherently unpredictable, but I have gone over the calculations extensively and submitted the results to my superiors in triplicate.

Sentinel Cal Andrin: It's not that I don't trust you. It's that you keep saying "theoretically" in front of "safe."

— Transcript, Arcanist archives

## Shaper Relics (3)

*See Cortex Entry: Shaper Relics (3) for More Details*

Oceans of ink have been spilled over the erratic behavior of Shaper relics. Some relics disappear when silenced. Others do not. Some reappear hours or years later. Others vanish forever, or at least have never been found.

Yet before you study, consider the most illuminating aspect of Shaper relics: not that they had the ability to play with time and space, but that it is possible to play with time and space at all.

— Arcanist Orun, transcript, Arcanist archives

## Scars (2)

*See Cortex Entry: Scars (2) for More Details*

Aimless? No, their raid had a purpose. Some Scars are just as fascinated by Shaper relics as we are. I can only imagine what it’d be like to compare notes… from a distance.
A colleague of mine—from a safe and concealed location—once observed a group of Scars stand in a perfect oval around a silent relic. Without warning, they gave out a great hum and then dispersed with a single will. Were they attempting communion? Practicing in superstition? Or some purpose yet more alien? We may never know.

— Transcript. **Arcanist Archives**

## Scar Intel Archive (3)

*See Cortex Entry: Scar Intel Archive (3) for More Details*

Scars have a pecking order, you see. Regular bugs, smart ones who speak, and smart ones who get big ideas. Junkhead had ideas. We followed him into the basin, and he was firing the machine gun on his forehead while shooting the cannon on his back at Bean and Derks. Bean rocketed up to get a better shot at the smaller Scars, but Junkhead slapped him down. The regular Scars swarmed Bean and Junkhead just wiped out the whole pile. Killed Bean. Killed those Scars, too. Eventually, we put Junkhead down. The rest of those Scars scattered… didn't know what to do when the most dominant is gone. Fight it out to determine who's boss, I suppose...

— Freelancer interview. **Arcanist archives**.

## Scar Intel Archive (2)

*See Cortex Entry: Scar Intel Archive (2) for More Details*

Scars are making art. Of all our discoveries, this one frightens me the most. Mimicking human shape and movement is one thing, but actual creativity leads to deeper thought, innovation, and self-expression. While it's true they only seem to produce one symbol over and over again, the fact they created an entirely original symbol at all is chilling.

— Transcript. **Arcanist archives**.

## Scar Intel Archive (1)

*See Cortex Entry: Scar Intel Archive (1) for More Details*

At a distance, the creature appeared human, but its mouth and nose did not open, and the eyes were soulless. Yet, while I was observing it, the creature's eyes changed from dark red to my exact shade of green, as though I looked in a mirror.

— Transcript. **Arcanist archives**.

## The Search for the Lost Tomb (5)

*See Cortex Entry: The Search for the Lost Tomb (5) for More Details*

Dear Mother,

It appears our current hunt has been misguided. What we thought was a map to the last resting place of General Tarsis has turned out to be a fake. Why would anyone create a fake map? If someone took the time to fashion a false trail, they must truly be hiding wonders indeed. Oh, well. We've decided to venture to Fortuo to follow another lead. I've heard such things about Fortuo! And who doesn't enjoy a trip to the seaside?

Love to Dad

Blais

## The Search for the Lost Tomb (4)

*See Cortex Entry: The Search for the Lost Tomb (4) for More Details*

Dear Mother,

I'm lucky to be alive to write you at all. We encountered a Swarm Tyrant this morning and I've never experienced anything more horrible. Of our five lancer protectors, only one survived. I barely made into our strider. I suppose I knew what I was getting into, leaving Antium, but such adventures are much scarier than they seem in stories. I can't wait to come home.

Love to Dad

Blais

## The Search for the Lost Tomb (3)

*See Cortex Entry: The Search for the Lost Tomb (3) for More Details*

Dear Mother,

Today, I found some interesting markings carved into a tree that I thought could be Arcanist runes. However, my compatriots only seem to find amusement in my discovery. It seems to me that "Ea T poO" could indeed be an important message, but the others assured me that such missives are common, and that we are looking for hidden messages, not obvious ones. But, I think it's genius. Hiding in plain sight isn't a bad idea is it?

Love to Dad

Blais

## The Search for the Lost Tomb (2)

*See Cortex Entry: The Search for the Lost Tomb (2) for More Details*

Dear Mother,

I'm in Anshar! Well, Shadowmark. Vassa really knew how to build things, let me tell you. We've started our excavation in Helena's Walk. If the General's spirit was seen here, surely her tomb is nearby. Uncle Felton's Arcanist tools are really coming in handy. Everyone is quite jealous of my tiny brushes, which makes me feel shamefully smug.

Love to Dad

Blais

## The Search for the Lost Tomb (1)

*See Cortex Entry: The Search for the Lost Tomb (1) for More Details*

Dear Mother,

It is the second week of our expedition to find the Tomb of Tarsis, and my initial excitement has turned to frustration. Any clues the Fortress of Dawn may provide are locked inside. My mentor thinks there must be a piece we're missing—perhaps a key or lock or some technology that's been lost over time. If only we had Dunar's library. The loss of that city has left a hole in our history. Yet I'm glad to be here, not counting the wyvern and tesilars. The company is most fetching and our catering has been superb.

Love to Dad

Blais