The Book of Tears
| The Book of Tears | |
|---|---|
| The lost record said to contain truths about the Mourning | |
| Type | Artifact / Mystery |
| Location | Unknown (rumored in the Wastes) |
Calythera Archives – Entry 51 – The Book of Tears
The Book of Tears is a legendary pre-Mourning record said to contain unedited accounts of the events surrounding the destruction of the first aether font and the death of Elara Corvayne. Many believe it holds the true explanation for the Mourning and the hidden nobility that existed before the cataclysm. No verified copy has ever surfaced, but rumors of its existence continue to drive relic hunters and scholars into the Wastes. This archive entry records the known legends and its significance in the ongoing search for truth.
The Book of Tears is a fabled lost record from the time of the Pre-Mourning Cataclysm and the Mourning. It is said to contain unaltered accounts, coordinates, and revelations that contradict official histories.
Legends and Rumors
According to stories passed among relic hunters and certain nomadic clans, the Book of Tears was compiled by survivors who witnessed the events at the first font. It allegedly details deliberate actions, hidden motives, and the true cause of the cataclysm. Some versions claim it was deliberately hidden or scattered to prevent another disaster.
Significance
The Book of Tears represents the ultimate prize for those seeking the truth behind the Mourning. Finding it could upend the current political order, reveal the origins of the primal spark, or expose long-buried secrets about the nobility. For House Corvayne it is deeply personal — a possible record of Elara’s final actions and the real reason she entered the font chamber.
Current Status
No verified copy is known to exist. Fragments and second-hand references occasionally surface in black-market dealings or deep relic delves, but whether the complete Book of Tears still survives remains one of Calythera’s greatest unsolved mysteries.
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