Bava Nisos

Work Hard for Now (15AP)

Uncover the tale of a memory-seeking artifact and its true purpose. Note: You will need more than a raptor mount to get this job done.

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1. Miyrna's Guide to Memory Essences (Incomplete)
   Talk to Astral Ward Medic Miyrna in Lion's Arch or Bava Nisos and accept her request.
    

2. Memory Essence: Blazeridge Steppes
   Hint: Didn't you have to scale this Monument to have a skyscale egg experience acrophobia? Luckily, we took a small detour to look at some flowers.
   South of Lowland Burns waypoint [&BE4DAAA=]. On top of a wall in Monument Grounds.
    

3. Memory Essence: Bloodtide Coast
   Hint: Keeping your balance while carrying an explosive keg through the Depths was quite a challenge, not to mention the large wurm heads.
   East of Jelako waypoint [&BK8BAAA=]. On the mast of a shipwreck, washed up on the beach.
    

4. Memory Essence: Brisban Wildlands
   Hint: The only thing Hidden about this place was those branches. So many roller beetles were caught on them.
   West of Seraph Observers waypoint [&BGIAAAA=]. On a tree branch.
    

5. Memory Essence: Caledon Forest
   Hint: We had our own vista with a view of the Bay, the market, the hylek, and the tengu.
   From Sperrins waypoint [&BDkBAAA=], head northwest to an outcrop.
    

6. Memory Essence: Cursed Shore
   Hint: I am thirsty from all the walking we did, but I would not trust any of the Water here.
   From Verdance waypoint [&BBsDAAA=], go up the stairs & head northeast. Go underwater to get into the tunnel that leads to The Artesian Waters.
    

7. Memory Essence: Diessa Plateau
   Hint: I couldn't participate in that fest after seeing all thsoe cattle. I'd rather just visit a different Town and have strawberries.
   From Nolan waypoint [&BN4AAAA=], head to the southwest corner of the map at Nolan Strawberry farm.
    

8. Memory Essence: Dredgehaunt Cliffs
   Hint: When you thought you were close to the Peak, a dredge would knock you back.
   From Grey Road waypoint [&BFoCAAA=], go north into the dredge cave. On one of the top scaffolding in Dostoev Sky Peak.
    

9. Memory Essence: Dry Top
   Hint: The Prospect of something happening to what you call home is a scary thought.
   From Prosperity waypoint [&BHoHAAA=], fly straight up and face north, on the edge of a cliff.
    

10. Memory Essence: Fields of Ruin
    Hint: There sure are a lot of smashed chickens, as if someone was intentionally triggering Cave-ins.
    From Fangfury Watch waypoint [&BEwBAAA=], head east towards Highden Caves; on the side of a cliff.
     

11. Memory Essence: Fireheart Rise
    Hint: There were so many of them on that bridge, I am surprised they weren't called the Baelfire Legion.
    From Citadel of Flame waypoint [&BEAFAAA=], head southwest; on top of some chains.
     

12. Memory Essence: Frostgorge Sound
    Hint: They said "Watch the ledges," so we did. It's a nice view despite seeing the chaos in the Tundra when that ice dragon was around.
    East of Slough of Despond waypoint [&BHwCAAA=]. On top of a big rock.
     

13. Memory Essence: Gendarran Fields
    Hint: How many walls did you think were Bluffing you? I really thought this mountain was the entrance.
    From Broadhollow Bluffs waypoint [&BOEAAAA=], head south towards Not So Secret Jump Puzzle. On a pipe, at the bottom of the puzzle.
     

14. Memory Essence: Harathi Hinterlands
    Hint: I don't know what I hated the most in the Woods: the spiders, the bandit with the pistol, or the skritt that threw bears.
    From Wynchona Rally Point waypoint [&BKgAAAA=], head southeast to the mountain. Right on the mountain side.
     

15. Memory Essence: Iron Marches
    Hint: I wanted to Run around this place but felt I was being chased by either a suspicious charr or some anomaly-looking thing.
    From Gladefall waypoint [&BO4BAAA=], head west towards the rocky outcrop, higher than the vista.
     

16. Memory Essence: Kessex Hills
    Hint: It was peaceful here in the Meadows, but now you can get a good look at the ruins of a fort and tower.
    From Greyhoof Camp waypoint [&BBYAAAA=], head west. On top of the ruined structure, just before the heart npc.
     

17. Memory Essence: Lornar's Pass
    Hint: She thought it was a False hope that we could stop the Twisted Marionette.
    From False River waypoint [&BDEHAAA=], head southeast. On top of the rocky hill.
     

18. Memory Essence: Malchor's Leap
    Hint: Getting to that vista seemed like it was another hidden Garden jumping puzzle back in our day.
    From Wren waypoint [&BKwCAAA=], fly straight up facing north. On top of the circular archway.
     

19. Memory Essence: Metrica Province
    Hint: If I was participating in Hunger Royale, a Wild idea would be to hang around a potato farm.
    From Akk Wilds waypoint [&BEIAAAA=], head northwest towards the potato farm. On top of a building.
     

20. Memory Essence: Mount Maelstrom
    Hint: We needed to go back to the Coil and look for more clues on this "Mordremoth".
    From Gauntlet waypoint [&BNMCAAA=], head east into Infinity Coil Reactor. Head to Zone Green [&BL8CAAA=]. It's on a tree branch.
     

21. Memory Essence: Plains of Ashford
    Hint: Why did they have so much garlic bread in the catacombs? Do you think we will find more in the Ruins of their city?
    From Ascalon City waypoint [&BIcBAAA=], head southeast to the hero point. It's on top of the structure sticking out of the water.
     

22. Memory Essence: Queensdale
    Hint: You took a break at some Heartwoods, but adventurers were already taking out trolls, boars, bandits, wasps, oakhearts, and spiders.
    From Phinney waypoint [&BPMAAAA=], head west towards [&BIoGAAA=] PoI. It's on a tree branch here.
     

23. Memory Essence: Snowden Drifts
    Hint: There's something surreal about hanging around inside an abandoned building, but at least you can hear Owls.
    From Owl waypoint [&BMEAAAA=], head to the roof of the building and drop down to the raters.
     

24. Memory Essence: Southsun Cove
    Hint: It did not feel good chasing a karka back to a Cavern where they could have been more dangers lying in wait.
    From Owain's Refuge waypoint  [&BNgGAAA=] [&BNgGAAA=], head all the way north to Bakestone Cavern. It is one level below the entrance.

25. Memory Essence: Sparkfly Fen
    Hint: If I was on the cliffs, I would be safe from any tidal waves that crashed on the Coast. It would be a disaster if you couldn't find any launch pads in time.
    From Splintered Coat waypoint [&BNABAAA=], head south. On a slope, under a giant leaf.
     

26. Memory Essence: Straits of Devastation
    Hint: Using the Catacombs as a shortcut probably wasn't the best idea. It's like a maze down there.
    From Xenarius waypoint [&BPkCAAA=], head southwest towards Zho'qafa Catacombs. It is just below the word "Catacombs" on the map.
     

27. Memory Essence: The Silverwastes
    Hint: Sometimes you were Desperate and needed to get airship support when defending your fort.
    From Camp Resolve waypoint [&BH8HAAA=], head to the northwest corner of the map where Desperate Passage is. It is on a high cliff, above the fort, south of the vista.
     

28. Memory Essence: Timberline Falls
    Hint: To think Mordremoth could destroy a fort so Rapidly, and now we can't use the waypoint anymore!
    From Gyre Rapids waypoint [&BEsCAAA=], head north towards some large thorny vines. It's on the roof of a broken tower, by the vines.
     

29. Memory Essence: Wayfarer Foothills
    Hint: Have you seen Issormir? That is a large wurm. It is worth the Climb.
    From Horncall waypoint [&BHQBAAA=], head up the stairs towards Hangrammr Climb. It's in front of the stairs up top.
     

30. Miyrna's Guide to Memory Essences (Complete)
    Hint: Return to Astral Ward Miyrna at Bloodcoast Ward in Lion's Arch or at Mantle's Arrival in Bava Nisos.
     

31. Proof of Eternal Skritt Friendship
    Hint: I told you somewhere in Tyria, not en Route to a literal Moon. You're looking for a skritt-friend of a skritt friend, which is someone that exhibits skritt-like behavior, such as hoarding and appreciating shinies.
    From Western Ward waypoint [&BC4EAAA=] in Lion's Arch, head north to Hooligan's Route. Select the option "Gharr, we found this artifact. We figured it is meant for you."
     

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Completing this achievement will reward you with the Wizard Portal Tome!

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