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One of the side missions in The Outer Worlds 2 will send players on a search for hidden items. In this article, we suggest how to find books for members of the Order of the Ascendant.
Imprisoned by the Riddles of Reality is a side quest in The Outer Worlds 2 that you can complete while visiting the Alexandra Monastery in Golden Ridge. The quest itself is not too difficult, but finding the right items can be quite cumbersome. In the text below, we will guide you on where to find the two books sought by the Order members.
The following text contains minor spoilers related to the second region of the game.
How to start the Imprisoned by the Riddles of Reality quest?
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The room with the scholars locked in a small hall is located in a side nave of one of the courtyards of the Alexandra Monastery. A conversation with Brun and Chao is necessary to advance the storyline, so you don't have to worry about missing the mentioned location.
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After discussing the meaning of war and receiving a key story item, the two scholars will ask you for a favor. Your task will be to find two books:
- Only Real Numbers: The Casualties of Appeasement;
- Archivist Maler’s Dissertation on Deescalation Theory.
Also take a look at our interactive map:
- The Outer Worlds 2: Interactive Map
Where to find Only Real Numbers: The Casualties of Appeasement?
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Head to the part of the Monastery where you solved the puzzle with the rolling ball (the western wing). Get rid of all the enemies roaming the area so they don't bother you. Go through the library, and then go upstairs to the place where the ball track begins.
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Source: Obsidian Entertainment
At the end of the red corridor, you will find a ventilation shaft. Enter it, and you will reach a locked room.
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Source: Obsidian Entertainment
On the table, you will find the first of the books for the researchers. Then, you can restore power to the blocked doors and exit back to the library. The first part of the quest is done.
Where to find Archivist Maler’s Dissertation on Deescalation Theory?
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Go back to the room with the branching paths and turn left.
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Source: Obsidian Entertainment
The path will lead you to a room lined with white marble. Defeat all the enemies here. Jump onto the shelf with the yellow fabric, and then to the higher level of the room. To do this, you may need the double jump ability.
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On the elevation, on the left side, you will find the book you are looking for. Now, you just need to return to the room where the researchers are.
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The fastest way is through the previously blocked doors at the end of the corridor. You can open them from this side.
Which dialogue option to choose?
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Talk to the members of the Order and hand them the books (place them in the container next to the window). Brun and Chao will review their contents and then ask for your opinion. Depending on the response you choose, you will receive one of the two rewards for completing the mission.
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- If you agree with Chao and condemn violence, you will receive a special armor - Repellent Awakened Seer Robes Armor. This medium armor increases your chance to dodge, boosts damage resistance, and significantly enhances sprint speed during combat. Its modifications also allow you to avoid damage and convert some of it into energy.
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- If you justify war in self-defense and support Anchoress Brun, you will receive the Sawed-Off Heavy Machine Gun. This weapon allows you to shoot it while sliding, jumping, and sprinting.
Regardless of the chosen reward, you will also receive an Advanced Decryption Key used to open well-secured cases. Your Order reputation will also improve.
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Author: Adam Celarek
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