A Clue to the Past is a Hunt for the Ancients quest. It first appeared in the 2020 Season of Hope in early January. It can be picked up in the Elder Library. It is the first quest in a web of quests:
| 1. A Clue to the Past | 1. The Hunt Begins |
| 2. Elder Library Assistants | 2. Deeper Forest Hunting |
| 3. Elder Library's Security | 3. A Past Not Forgotten |
| 4. The Curator of Elder Library (Quest) |
Objectives and Rewards[]
| Name | Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|
A Clue to the Past
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 x3 Sassi |
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Sequence[]
This quest is unlocked by the hunt quest: Joining the Hunt.
| Name | Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|
Joining the Hunt
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Minimum level 3
Write 3,000 Words |
Unlocks 2020 Season of Hope quests and creatures |
A Clue to the Past unlocks the hunt quest: Elder Library Assistants
| Name | Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|
Elder Library Assistants
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A Clue to the Past is a prerequisite for completing the hunt quest: The Hunt Begins.
Quest Tactics[]
This is an absolute prerequisite for The Hunt Begins quest. That's almost beside the point for me, because I will be tracking down those Sassis like there's no tomorrow to raid the Token Store of all its goods, and this is a nice side benefit, but yeah: worth prioritizing a bit.
Lore[]
“There!” Velts cries out, pointing to a nearby shadow. “That small creature, stealing that scroll! They used to do work for the Elder Library but have been confused by the Dust. Winning a battle against them might set their minds right… and prove to me that you can be trusted.”