The Almanac is a swamp camp quest Gothic 1 Remake which sends players to find a book about the use of Focus Stones. The quest eventually points players to the Black Goblin Cave near the road between the Old Camp and the Swamp Camp, though it can be difficult to find the cave and locate the Almanac inside.
This guide explains how to get started in The Almanac Gothic 1 RemakeWhere to find Talas, where to find the Black Goblin Cave, and how to retrieve the book.
How to complete Cult's Recipe Gothic 1 Remake
Easily complete the cult's recipe quest in Gothic 1 Remake. This guide provides directions to the swamp camp, the location of Kor Calum's recipe, and the combination to open his chest.
How to start Almanac in Gothic 1 Remake
You will receive the Almanac from Y'Berion in the Swamp Camp Temple after completing the Focus Stone. It begins with the NPC indicating that he needs a book about the use of Focus Stones and a novice, Talas, was sent to obtain it from the Fire Mages. It is now your job to check the progress of Talas.
Where to find Talas
Lakes can be found in the old camp as you approach the castle gates. Talk to him there, and he'll explain that he tried to get the book from Thorus, but had no luck. You should offer to help him, and you can choose the dialogue option “Make it worth my time” to get 50 ore from Talas.
Talk to Milton about the almanac
After talking to Talas, go to the temple entrance of the old camp, to the left of the castle entrance, and talk to Milton. He'll explain that he lost the almanac when it was attacked by a group of Black Goblins, and he'll suggest that you can find them by heading east towards the swamp camp until you see the bridge over the gorge. Your quest log provides a little more information about the location of the Black Goblins, indicating that they are near the bridge next to the waterfall.
Before leaving the old camp to retrieve the almanac, make sure you have decent armor, a strong weapon, and plenty of healing items. The black goblins you'll encounter can be dangerous, and if you rush in unprepared you may struggle to get through the book.
Where to find the Black Goblin Cave
Return to Talas after talking to Milton, and he'll offer to take you to the bridge. If you lose track of him, you can use the map above to find the exact location of the bridge, and you should check out our how to get a map guide if you've yet to buy one.
Once you reach the bridge, cross it and head left to run into more black goblins. The entrance to the cave is just a block away from those enemies, and this encounter can be used as a test to determine if you're ready to go inside. In fact, if you're having trouble defeating the Black Goblins outside, you may want to leave, get some good equipment, and come back later, because there are a lot more goblins to fight in the cave.
How to defeat the black goblin
Black goblins can be annoying to deal with, as they can throw boulders at range and attack quickly in the air. When they use projectiles, your best option is usually to dodge, as you're unlikely to dodge all the damage their rocks take. It can also be useful to use a corner to break the goblin's line of sight.
When they return to melee, you can constantly predict their attacks. Specifically, if you block their first swing, they will usually attack again, and you must wait to counterattack after you block that second swing. If they miss their first swing, they usually don't follow up, giving you a chance to strike back immediately.
How to Find the Almanac in the Black Goblin Cave
Once you're inside the cave, follow the path forward until you reach a chamber with two tunnels. Go through the left tunnel, then continue until you reach a chamber with a wagon wheel on the floor.
From the Wagon Wheel Chamber, go right and drop down, skipping a series of ledges. Continue following the path until you reach a chamber with a bonfire.
Look left as you enter the bonfire chamber to find a wooden slat gate you can open. Beyond that gate is a treasure room, and inside the Almanac is a chest. You can also find large amounts of iron on the ground, so make sure to loot the area before leaving.
How to leave the Black Goblin Cave
After collecting the almanac, you can come back out of the cave the same way you came in. However, if you've learned wall climbing skills, there's a faster option: climb up to the side of the bonfire, then use Wall Climb to climb up the wall.
Once you exit the cave, cross the bridge and talk to Talas. You can now travel with him back to the swamp camp, though you won't have to wait for Talas if you find he's moving too slowly. If you're confused about how to get to camp, check out our swamp camp location guide.
Which reward should you choose from Y'Berion?
When you return to the swamp camp, return to Y'Berion in the temple and talk to him about the book. You will have the opportunity to select one of three rewards during this conversation:
- Scrolls: 3x sleep scroll
- Ore: 150 ore
- Medication: Expel 5x Magical Energy
The best reward depends on your current needs. Ore is the most flexible choice, but if you already know how to get ore fast you can skip it. Sleep scrolls and extract magic energy potions are very situational, though, and won't be particularly useful for players who take an aggressive, non-magic-focused approach.
How to complete Panchang
After giving the almanac to Y'Berion and choosing the prize, he tells you to go to Cor Kalom. Go to Kor Calum's alchemy lab in the swamp camp, you'll remember from The Cult's recipe quest, and talk to him to complete the almanac. You will receive 2,500 XP as a reward and start the Mincecrawler Nest quest at the end of the conversation.
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June 5, 2026
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood and gore, strong language, suggestive themes, drug and alcohol use, violence
- developer(s)
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Alkimia Interactive
