Caretaker's Journal

Faded Journal Pages from the Caretaker's Journal can be collected while exploring the Abbey and the grounds. There are 12 pages from the Caretaker's Journal to be found. This collection can be completed only after the third story battle against Venom and unlocking the third Word of Power, Purify.

Journal page locations

Abbey

• In Caretaker's Quarters are 3 pages:

Pages from April 13, 1693, November 04, 1694 and April 17, 1694.

Note: This room can be explored the first time after Sneaking Out and sleeping one night.

• Library - on a table, the entry from June 03, 1710.
• Chapel - bookshelf, the entry from August 15, 1710.
• War Room - two pages, one from November 23, 1689 and one from July 13, 1689 on desks near the Mirror Table.

Agatha's Cottage

• Page from November 14, 1694 and November 20, 1694 are inside the cottage.
• Page from January 2, 1695 - in the open annex next to the The World Tarot Card.
• Page from April 4, 1701 - outside in the yard on a table. When one arrives there the first time there is also a Haven in this area.

Lilith's Garden

Inside the greenhouse, near Lilith's Statue on a small stone bench the page from February 14, 1708 can be found.

Journal Entries

July 13th, 1689 AD

A coven of witches from across the sea has sent for our help. I regret that I cannot do more, but Lilith and I are stretched to our limits. I've sent a Moon Seal to their home in Salem, by way of the Knights of Wundagore. I have no doubt this will take care of the troubles they face.

November 23rd, 1689 AD

We have moved the Abbey from our Transian home to Salem and I must confess I am astounded at the natural beauty of this place. But there is no time for sentiment; we have a job to do. Chthon has found influence here with Hiram Shaw through a page of the Darkhold. The Moon Seal did not bring the witches the protection it should have - several have been killed already. There is no telling how far this dark power could go. For now, we watch from the safety of the Abbey, hidden away amongst thick woodland. We must understand what it is we face.

April 13th, 1693 AD

Lilith and I continue to work against Shaw. We have lost the coven of witches to the barbaric nature of those townsfolk that he's brought under his influence, but their sacrifice will never be forgotten. I must admit that I am frustrated with Lilith these days, who does not have the focus that our sisters of the coven did. I sense that she may find herself distracted by a Salem man from the village. A Blood simply cannot give in to such impulses and I have warned her that she is being a fool.

April 17th, 1694 AD

Lilith's free spirit has always been a worry of mine. I thought that perhaps, coming here would help her channel that energy towards our work. But I was mistaken. First, she married that mortal man. Now, it seems that she is expecting a child. A child! As if a lover was not distraction enough. To bring a half-Blood descendant into this world.... It's not only wrong, but it is extremely dangerous. For all of us. She insists that my feelings are born of envy and I cannot help but laugh. My longing for the distractions of love ended a millennia ago.

November 4th, 1694 AD

Lilith's husband, Gregor, has died. An illness has swept through Salem and even Lilith and I are affected. Many lives have been lost. I see her clutching her swollen abdomen, fear plastered across her face. I worry what will come of her if she loses the child. I can sense a change in my sister. She has always walked her own path, but that freedom of emotion that was once endearing grows into something darker.

November 14th, 1694 AD

This is not the Lilith that I know. This is not my sister. I witnessed away that horrid preacher in a damp cave with an unbreakable ward! We could have healed the darkness of his heart. Or provided him a merciful death, at the very least. To leave him to fester and slowly slip away into a painful death... I have never witnessed such cruelty from her. And now it seems she is nowhere to be found. I traced her to her gardens, perhaps to repent for what she had done, but it's as if she's vanished.

November 20th, 1694 AD

Lilith returned to the Abbey several nights ago, clutching the babe. It was as if the illness had never touched her and when I looked into her eyes, my sister was gone. Who - or what - remained, I did not recognize. She pleaded with me, on her hands and knees no less, but I could sense the magic of the Darkhold all over her. She's been cast out. The Abbey is sealed. And... I find myself the caretaker of a child.

January 2nd, 1695 AD

A witch appeared at the Abbey today. I cannot say from where she came, nor what it is she wants. But... Agatha is a truly fascinating and gifted woman of great magical ability. She brought a basket of warm food with her and despite myself, I couldn't turn her away. Even if I had wanted to, she told me that she sensed a child of magic and her heart drew her here. I think that I believe her, though I know that I have no reason to.

April 4th, 1701 AD

Today, I told the child of their mother. I tried to be gentle, but clear. Agatha brought her warmth and comfort to the conversation and I think she is the reason the child shed no tears. At six years old, it was time. We have defended the Abbey against Lilith and her Lilin, but soon enough, she will grow stronger. We keep the secrets that we must, but the child must know what hides in the shadows of the world.

It is hard to face; I have found myself wanting to be with Agatha just as Lilith felt with Gregor and their child. To have a family, to love and be loved by another.

February 14th, 1708 AD

It is a cold, late afternoon as I sit down to write today. A storm has all of us trapped inside the Abbey this day and the snow falls heavier than I have seen in many years. It has brought a quiet to the afternoon that I cannot help but cherish. Nary a day passes without looking behind us, waiting for what we know is to come any moment. And yet this peace that I find with Agatha by my side gratifies me. She is good natured and there are fleeting moments where I can forget our difficulties and nearly let myself feel.... Happy. I cannot help it; I cling to these moments. But I know they are just moments and soon we will have to face our greatest enemy once again. I can't let myself become distracted, as Lilith did.

June 3rd, 1710 AD

My appreciation and adoration for Agatha has left me vulnerable to feelings I have not known for centuries. I want her by my side and I wish for her to join me for what we will be facing in the coming years. Though, I admit that it may be selfish of me to share these risks. I find myself in the very position I once criticized and judged Lilith for and it brings me shame. As Blood descendants, we were not meant to bring children into this world or love another as she did... as I love Agatha. Was I wrong to judge Lilith so harshly? Or am I wrong now?

August 15th, 1710 AD

I try to remind myself that sixteen is a young age for so much power, but I still lose my temper at times. This child, nearly grown, is rapidly progressing. The training goes well and I'm optimistic for how we may be able to combat Lilith in the future, but... there have been outbursts. If we cannot control these, I do worry that we may face some unfortunate collateral damage. It sounds so harsh to put these words on page, but... this is the reality that I face. Agatha and I have discussed options for controlling this power, but nothing has worked just yet. My latest attempt is to forge a ward to be worn around the neck. If I succeed, it will not only help the child channel this energy, but act as a shield against detection by Lilith or her minions. Only time will tell....

Rewards

If players collect all journal pages the Black Grimoire unlocks as a reward. Each collected page is rewarded with 5 Arcane Knowledge.