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Murder in the Abbey Hints

What should I do once I'm inside the scriptorium?

  • 1 of 9: You're looking for more of that strange red ink that you found on the censer, remember?
  • 2 of 9: Examine everything in the room until you find some.
  • 3 of 9: There is a trace of some on one of the writing desks here.
  • 4 of 9: Ask around in the room, and you will soon learn that the desk belonged to Anselmo.
  • 5 of 9: Unfortunately for us, it is locked up tight.
  • 6 of 9: You are going to need to find the key to the desk.
  • 7 of 9: Once you have the key, put it in the lock and open the desk.
  • 8 of 9: You should then take the parchment from inside the desk.
  • 9 of 9: Once you do, Godfried will come in and shoo you away.