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I have come across a large number of spell books, found mostly from defeated enemies and such. What do I do with them? I have given them to my party wizard (I put them in his quick slots), he can access them in battle if need be. But is this their purpose, or is there more to it? Also, I was looking at the spells in one of these books, and some spell icons have a "+" sign in the corner. What does this mean?

btw, sorry about the underlining and blue text in my last post, that was my fault.

baldurs_gate_2 - Thanks for the recommendation! I went to that locked chest - the patron who occupies that room was quite angry that I was there - but the Rymrgand's Mantle was not in the chest. I wasn't sure if it is random, so I tried two more times, but in all three instances, I get a minor ring of protection. I would love to have the Rymrgand's Mantle, if you or anyone has suggestions about this, please let me know!! Thanks so much!

Hey everyone! I have a quick question about part of the game story line. I am at a crossroads between taking sides with either Lord Raedric or Kolsc. I know the two of them are at odds, and I need to make a choice of who to side with, but I don't know which path to take. Anyway, I was really hoping I could start a thread going over the story between Lord Raedric and Kolsc. I think I understand part of what is going on, but if I could get a bit of a review or clarification, that would be immensely appreciated.

Sounds fantastic! Thanks so much for your help and advice. Another question I want to ask is how to the experience point system works. To avoid spoilers, I will not list where I am in the game - I am sure I am near the beginning though - but I have been going through tons of combat, yet my experience points are not increasing. Why is this? What am I missing?

Oh cool! There are four companions total in the game? Out in the field, I mean. How many characters can I control at one time?

I have currently in my party a fighter (my main character), a mage, and a priest. I have not put any skill points into mechanics with anyone just yet, but I am curious and wanted to ask more experienced players if I should put some points into mechanics, for opening locks, disarming traps, and the like. Any help is appreciated! Thanks so much!

Thanks, Draego, for your response and advice! I didnt know that I could purchase adventures at the inn. Where in the inn can I do this! Thanks again!

Hey everyone! I really hope this is the correct place to post something like this, if not, I am sorry - please let me know where my questions are more appropriately accepted, and I will follow suit! Thanks so much! I am new to Pillars of Eternity, and I wanted to start a thread here to express some of my questions. Right now, I am in Eothas's temple and am having a hard time with the shadows on the second floor. In the south-west quadrant of the map, there are three shadows that are ripping through me time and time again. I am just curious as to what strategies other players have used to make this combat go a bit easier. Side note: my main character is of a fighter build, with skills tailored for melee combat.