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Trial of the Scrivener Reputation Quest
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Trial of the Scrivener Reputation Quest

Learn how to complete the Trial of the Scrivener reputation quest in New World. We'll guide you through finding Gheist Malikor and ranking up your Syndicate Faction.

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Learn how to complete the Trial of the Scrivener reputation quest in New World. We'll guide you through finding Gheist Malikor and ranking up your Syndicate Faction.

So, you've hit the 3000 Reputation cap with the Syndicate and are wondering how to rank up? The quest that unlocks is called "Trial of the Scrivener," and it's a bit confusing because you can't actually start the main part of it until Level 24, even though it appears in your journal earlier. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it!

Walkthrough
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    First things first, you need to be Level 24 to properly tackle this quest. You'll likely hit the 3000 Reputation cap around Levels 18-20, so just keep doing whatever Syndicate quests you can until you hit Level 24.
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    Once you've hit Level 24, make your way to Brightwood Hamlet. Find Laurentius Krockes and accept the "Trial of the Scrivener" quest from him.
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    Next, you'll need to travel to Walsham's Fields. This area is located southwest of Brightwood. Keep an eye out for a cemetery; you'll see a blue marker on the ground there.
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    Interact with the blue marker to place the Trace Absorber. This action will cause a ghost enemy, Gheist Malikor, to spawn. At Level 24-25, Malikor can be a bit tough solo, but you'll likely find other players around this spot who are also doing the quest. If so, you'll probably take him down in no time together.
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    After you've defeated Gheist Malikor, head back to where you placed the Trace Absorber and pick it up.
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    Finally, return to Laurentius Krockes in Brightwood Hamlet. Turn in the quest, and you'll officially rank up to Scrivener! This also increases your Reputation cap to 11,000 and unlocks the Scrivener tab for purchasing gear with Faction Tokens.
Tips
  • Don't get discouraged if you can't start the quest immediately after hitting the 3000 cap. Just keep leveling up until you reach Level 24.
  • If you find yourself alone at Walsham's Fields when Malikor spawns, be prepared for a slightly tougher fight. Bringing a friend or waiting for other players can make it much easier.
  • Once you rank up to Scrivener, start saving those Faction Tokens! The gear available under the Scrivener tab can be a nice upgrade.

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