My father's journal is in the basement. I already gave you the key. If you don't need anything else, I'd appreciate some time alone.

I don't know you very well, %PCClass. But I know Saturius, and if he needs help, I'll gladly assist him. My father's journal is in the basement. Take this key and use it to unlock the trapdoor under the stairs.

Thank you again, %PCName.

That doesn't matter anymore.

I suppose I understand. He was quite protective of it in life. But it may be my only chance to win! I urge you to reconsider.

This is... I don't understand everything I'm reading, but some of it seems to be quite alarming. Fortunately, the method to cast the spell is laid out simply enough. I should have no problem using it in the duel. Thank you so much for bringing me the journal, %PCName. You can have it back. And please let Caros know that I'm ready to begin the duel.

That certainly looks like Talis' journal! May I see it?

Talis was trying to untangle a mystery from Old Ebonheart's past. He wasn't too forthright with the details, but at one point he mentioned that he'd developed a spell based on his research. It sounded like the kind of trick I could really use right now. Talis' journal would have the details, but it was taken to Nerethril Manor with his other personal effects when he died. Please go to the manor and ask Talis' son, Methal, if I could have it. It's in the western part of town, in the middle row of houses.