The Ancient Books or Seven Ancient Books are key items from a side-quest in Star Ocean: Till the End of Time.
Starting the Quest[]
The quest is made available if the player helps Roger out of the Moonshadow Clan hideout, and temporarily recruits him during the party’s search for Ameena in the Duggus Forest. Then after finding her, the player travels to Surferio to recruit him once again.
The side-quest is unlocked and the books are added to the player’s inventory. Roger will re-join the party, but this does not flag him as a permanent party member.
The items must be found before defeating Crosell or they will disappear forever.
Ancient Book 1[]
Hidden spring in a sea of rolling white fog: What will the stalwart father and son who stand guard think?
Location: Duggus Forest, in the same area you fought the Mudman. Check the rock that sits under one of the large trees in this room.
Treasure: Health Berries (Item), HP +10%
Ancient Book 2[]
Caves as dark as death. The five attributes come in conflict. What light can reveal them?
Location: Kirlsa Caverns, Check the torch next to the panels for selecting the Hauler Beasts.
Treasure: Magi Berries, MP + 10%
Ancient Book 3[]
The rotted corridor, guarded by archers of the gods. The Sun King sleeps in his coffin. What shall the mute corpse say?
Location: Sealed Cavern, in the room with the Retail Rabbit. It has 2 coffins and 2 archer statues in it. The item can be found by checking the coffin on the west side of the room.
Treasure: Intellect Berries (Item), Int +2
Ancient Book 4[]
Which of the three shall claim the kingless throne?
Location: Ancient Ruins of Mosel Underground.
High level characters and/or strong weapons are highly recommended.
Ancient Ruins of Mosel Underground is a long and complex dungeon, with high level enemies and multiple boss battles. The treasure lies at the end of this dungeon.
At the last floor, after defeating Count Mattalun in a game of Runic Chess, walk towards the back of this room. Three stone ‘thrones’ stand, one destroyed and the other two stand intact at the back. Check the one on the left.
Treasure: Strength Berries (Item), Atk +2
Ancient Book 5[]
Does the sacrifice of the winged messenger of the gods gaze at hope or despair?
Location: Mountains of Barr, in the area crawling with little red dragons.
The fastest way to get here is by letting the Air dragon take Fayt and fly away with him. The dragon drops Fayt right at the treasure location. Check the human skeleton in the area.
Treasure: Elven Slippers (Accessory).
Ancient Book 6[]
At the end of the caverns where the copper sleeps, the northernmost wiseman gazes upon the lakes. Is it an ancient power sealed below the roots?
Location: Bequerel Mine, in the outside area by the Abandoned Refinery. The item can be found in this area to the northwest. Check the tree by the edge of the cliff.
Treasure: Demonbane Cross (Accessory).
It has 30% chance of thwarting certain enemy attacks, i.e. no damage.
Ancient Book 7[]
Burning flames of the underworld. The red twins, looked down upon by the giant from the tribe of long ears. Who can release the inner power?
Location: Urssa Lava Caves, by the giant bunny statue. Check the left torch near the large bunny statue where you got the Rabbit Ears Key.
Treasure: Rabbit Ears Chalice (Accessory).
It is not stated in-game, but this item allows a kamikaze explosion technique by entering the "Konami Code" during battle... ( Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, O, X on a PS controller). Use it at own risk!
Notes[]
- After unlocking the quest, the player is able to permanently keep the Ancient Books even if Roger is not chosen as a permanent party member.