Guide to Regional Folklore Books for Gatherers
Folklore Books are endgame items for gathering classes, which unlock legendary nodes for each expansion. This guide explains covers how to obtain these books, which books are worth going for, and which items you can gain from the nodes unlocked with these books.
Gathering Folklore Tomes Patch 7.1
At the endgame for each expansion, gathering classes unlock their gatherable items and nodes using items called Folklore Tomes. These tomes unlock items for the specific zone or region they mention in their names.
These Folklore Tomes are purchased using Purple scrips; you can purchase some simply from scrips, but most of them require items called folklore tokens, for example Regional Folklore Trader's Token A. There are A, B, and C tokens.
You can then exchange your scrips or folklore tokens at the scrip exchange for folklore books to unlock nodes. Make sure you have completed the blue unlock quest near the scrip exchange for each expansion to ensure you can trade the tokens in for books.
What Folklore Tomes Should I Go For?
The best tomes are going to be the ones with items you currently need. If you are going for big fishing, for example, check out what fish you need. If you want to craft certain items, go for those materials.
The books for the most recent expansion should be a priority if you have no other goals. From there, spend some time getting the cheapest books, as it is worth it to have all items unlocked. You just want to aim for what is most important to you first.
Gathering Folklore Book List
Click each button to see folklore books separated for each expansion!
Folklore Books for Heavensward
There are three Folklore Tomes per class, each costing 125 Purple scrips from Rowena's Representative in Ishgard (x10.5, y11.8), from Mowen's Merchant at the Crystarium (x10, y11.8), or from exchanging five Blue Gatherers' Scrip Token at the scrip exchange for 25 scrips each at the Splendors Vendor in Idyllshire.
Mining Folklore Books
Tome of Geological Folklore - Coerthas unlocks the following three items:
Tome of Geological Folklore - Abalathia's Spine unlocks the following five items:
Tome of Geological Folklore - Dravania unlocks the following four items:
Botany Folklore Books
Tome of Botanical Folklore - Coerthas unlocks the following three items:
Tome of Botanical Folklore - Abalathia's Spine unlocks the following three items:
Tome of Botanical Folklore - Dravania unlocks the following seven items:
- Seventh Heaven
- Snurbleberry
- Old-growth Camphorwood Log
- Crystallized Sap
- Teak Log
- Brown Mushroom
- Noble Sage
Fishing Folklore Books
Tome of Ichthyological Folklore - Coerthas unlocks the following 11 items:
- Spring Urchin
- Capelin
- Coerthan Clione
- Priestfish
- Coerthan Oyster
- Mountain Kraken
- The Impaler
- La Reale
- Merciless
- Bishopfish
- Charibenet
Tome of Ichthyological Folklore - Abalathia's Spine unlocks the following 19 items:
- Stupendemys
- Barreleye
- Functional Proto-hropken
- Heavens Coral
- Fleece Stingray
- Oliphant's Trunk
- Inkfish
- The Second One
- Aphotic Pirarucu
- Cirrostratus
- Aetherochemical Compound #666
- Hundred-eyed Axolotl
- Basking Shark
- Allagan Bladeshark
- Paikiller
- Ceti
- Crystal Pigeon
- Opabinia
- Sea Butterfly
Tome of Ichthyological Folklore - Dravania unlocks the following 30 items:
- Loosetongue
- Lavalord
- Berserker Betta
- Sunsail
- Goblin Bass
- Lava Snail
- Amber Salamander
- Gnomefish
- Nyctosaur
- Armored Catfish
- Scaleripper
- The Dreamweaver
- Meteortoise
- Vidofnir
- The Soul of the Martyr
- Twin-tongued Carp
- Madam Butterfly
- Moggle Mogpom
- Hraesvelgr's Tear
- Bobgoblin Bass
- Dimorphodon
- Thunderscale
- Riddle
- The Lord of Lords
- The Speaker
- Thousand Fin
- Bloodchaser
- Problematicus
- Armor Fish
- Raimdellopterus
Folklore Books For Stormblood
There are two Folklore Tomes per class costing 250 Purple scrips each from Rowena's Representative in Ishgard (x10.5, y11.8), from Mowen's Merchant at the Crystarium (x10, y11.8), or from exchanging 50 Regional Folklore Trader's Token A, which costs five Purple scrips each, totaling 250 Purple scrips per tome. Exchange these tokens to the Splendors Vendor in Rhalgr's Reach.
Mining Folklore Books
Tome of Botanical Folklore - Gyr Abania unlocks the following five items:
Tome of Botanical Folklore - Othard unlocks the following three items:
Botany Folklore Books
Tome of Geological Folklore - Gyr Abania unlocks the following four items:
Tome of Geological Folklore - Othard unlocks the following five items:
Fishing Folklore Books
Tome of Ichthyological Folklore - Gyr Abania unlocks the following 26 items:
- Sculptor
- Wraithfish
- Cardinalfish
- Rockfish
- Redtail
- Mirage Mahi
- Alligator Snapping Turtle
- Saltmill
- Hookstealer
- Sapphire Fan
- The Archbishop
- Bondsplitter
- The Undecided
- Diamond-eye
- Watcher Catfish
- Bloodtail Zombie
- Hardhead Trout
- Downstream Loach
- Corpse Chub
- The Last Tear
- Hemon
- Moksha
- Lily of the Veil
- Xenacanthus
- Drepanaspis
- Stethacanthus
Tome of Ichthyological Folklore - Othard unlocks the following 50 items:
- Liopleurodon
- Sweatfish
- Hak Bitterling
- Harutsuge
- Silken Koi
- Hanatatsu
- Swordfish
- Ukiki
- Violet Prismfish
- Guppy
- Triplespine
- Usuginu Octopus
- Red Prismfish
- Elder Gourami
- Shrieker
- White Goldfish
- Firelight Goldfish
- Rising Dragon
- The Gambler
- The Winter Queen
- Rakshasa
- Bokuden
- Hagoromo Koi
- The Word of God
- Yat Khan
- Indigo Prismfish
- Green Prismfish
- Princess Killifish
- Ku'er
- Argonautica
- Hagoromo Bijin
- Duskfish
- Blade Skipper
- The Vegetarian
- Seven Stars
- Pinhead
- Glarramundi
- Hermit's End
- Suiten Ippeki
- Axelrod
- The Unraveled Bow
- Nhaama's Treasure
- Garden Skipper
- Banderole
- Warden of the Seven Hues
- The Ruby Dragon
- The Unconditional
Folklore Books For Shadowbringers
Shadowbringers only has one folklore tome per class; you can not purchase this book from the representative in Ishgard, but it costs 400 Purple scrips from Mowen's Merchant at the Crystarium (x10, y11.8) or by exchanging 40 Regional Folklore Trader's Token B, which cost ten Purple scrips each. Exchange the tokens at the Splendors Vendor in Eulmore.
Mining Folklore Books
Tome of Geological Folklore - Norvrandt unlocks the following ten items:
- Prismstone
- Beryllium Ore
- Tungsten Ore
- Brashgold Ore
- Fireheart Cobalt
- Purpure Shell Chip
- Ashen Alumen
- Hard Water
- Solstice Stone
- Dolomite
Botany Folklore Books
Tome of Botanical Folklore - Norvrandt unlocks the following ten items:
- Sandalwood Log
- Sandalwood Sap
- Ethereal Cocoon
- Merbau Log
- Tender Dill
- Imperial Fern
- Duskblooms
- Wattle Petribark
- Silver Beech Log
- Raindrop Cotton Boll
Fishing Folklore Books
Tome of Ichthyological Folklore - Norvrandt unlocks the following 53 items:
- Platinum Guppy
- Henodus
- Thorned Lizard
- Toadhead
- Darkdweller
- Aapoak
- Sweetmeat Mussel
- Loose Pendant
- Winged Dame
- The Unforgiven
- Bronze Sole
- The Horned King
- The Sound of Fury
- Priest of Yx'Lokwa
- Starchaser
- The Jaws of Undeath
- White Ronso
- Ambling Caltrop
- Fae Rainbow
- Black Jet
- Ondo Sigh
- Blue Crab
- The Sinsteeped
- Sweetheart
- Giant Taimen
- Leannisg
- Gold Hammer
- Recordkiller
- The Mother of All Pancakes
- Opal Shrimp
- Moonlight Guppy
- Steel Fan
- Henodus Grandis
- Sunken Tome
- Pearl Pipira
- The Ondotaker
- Aster Trivi
- Python Discus
- Steel Razor
- Shadeshifter
- Nabaath Saw
- Dammroen Herring
- Celestial
- Deephaunt
- Golden Pipira
- Mora Tecta
- Maru Crab
- Listracanthus
- Aquamaton
- Cinder Surprise
- Ealad Skaan
- Greater Serpent of Ronka
- Lancetfish
Folklore Books For Endwalker
In Endwalker, you can only obtain the tomes by purchasing 16 Regional Folklore Trader's Token C, which cost 10 Purple scrips each, meaning 160 Purple scrips per tome. There are three tomes per class, meaning 480 Purple scrips for any of the three classes.
You can then exchange your 16 tokens at the Splendors Vendor in Radz-at-Han (x11.5, y9.0).
Mining Folklore Books
Tome of Geological Folklore - Ilsabard and the Northern Empty unlocks the following items:
- Stonehard Water
- Rime Dolomite
- Raw Eblan Danburite
- Prime Siderite
- Raw Rutilated Quartz
- Ash Diatomite
- Raw Zoisite
- Prime Chloroschist
- Maghemite
Tome of Geological Folklore - The Sea of Stars unlocks the following items:
- Stonehard Water
- Lunar Adamantite Ore
- Ilmenite
- Prime Achondrite
- Softsilver Ore
- Prime Fossilized Dragon's Scale
Tome of Geological Folklore - The World Unsundered unlocks the following items:
Botany Folklore Books
Tome of Botanical Folklore - Ilsabard and the Northern Empty unlocks the following items:
- Potent Spice
- Golden Cocoon
- Thavnairian Corn
- Haritaki
- Bayberry
- Mornveil Tree Bark
- Prime Haritaki
- Field Mustard
- Dark Cherry Log
- Prime Kukuru Beans
Tome of Botanical Folklore - The Sea of Stars unlocks the following items:
Tome of Botanical Folklore - The World Unsundered unlocks the following items:
Fishing Folklore Books
Tome of Ichthyological Folklore - Ilsabard and the Northern Empty unlocks the followingitems:
- Labyrinthos Tilapia
- Red Drum
- Basilosaurus
- Aetherolectric Guitarfish
- Jumbo Snook
- Earful
- Hippo Frog
- Rimepike
- Thavnairian Calamari
- Greatsword Snook
- Swampsucker Bowfin
- Lale Crab
- Bigcuda
- Sovereign Shadow
- Mayashell
- Catastrophizer
- Mossgill Salmon
- Vidyutvat Wrasse
- Browned Banana Eel
- Jhinga
- Onyx Knifefish
- Wakeful Warden
- Basilosaurus Rex
- The Fury's Aegis
- Circuit Tilapia
- Durdina Fish
- Mayaman
- Hyphalosaurus
- Gharlichthys
- Snowy Parexus
Tome of Ichthyological Folklore - The Sea of Stars unlocks the following items:
- Lunar Deathworm
- Phallaina
- Foun Ahlm
- Forbiddingway
- Disappirarucu
- Starscryer
- Argonauta argo
- Frozen Regotoise
- Cosmic Haze
- Eehs Fan
- Chlorophos Deathworm
- Starscale Ephemeris
- E.B.E.-852738
- Stargilt Lobster
- Lopoceras Elegans
- Sidereal Whale
Tome of Ichthyological Folklore - The World Unsundered unlocks the following items:
- Mangar
- Planetes
- Antheian Dahlia
- Phyllinos
- Gilt Dermogenys
- Gilt Furcacauda
Folklore Books For Dawntrail
Folklore books for Dawntrail cost 1,600 Purple Scrips each. With there being 3 tomes per class it takes 4,800 Purple Scrips to purchase the entire collection on a single class.
Mining Folklore Books
Tome of Geological Folklore - Yok Tural unlocks the following items:
Tome of Geological Folklore - Xak Tural unlocks the following items:
Tome of Geological Folklore - Alexandria unlocks the following items:
Botany Folklore Books
Tome of Botanical Folklore - Yok Tural unlocks the following items:
Tome of Botanical Folklore - Xak Tural unlocks the following items:
Tome of Botanical Folklore - Alexandria unlocks the following items:
Fishing Folklore Books
Tome of Ichthyological Folklore - Yok Tural unlocks the following items:
- Urqofrog
- Yellow Peacock Bass
- Chain Shark
- Icuvlo's Barter
- Moongripper
- Cazuela Crab
- Ilyon Asoh Cichlid
- Stardust Sleeper
Tome of Ichthyological Folklore - Xak Tural unlocks the following items:
Tome of Ichthyological Folklore - Alexandria unlocks the following items:
Changelog
- 16 Nov. 2024: 7.1 Items Added.
- 28 Jun. 2024: Items Added.
- 26 Jun. 2024: Tentative updates for Dawntrail.
- 14 Mar. 2024: Updated for 6.55.
- 04 Oct. 2023: Updated for 6.5.
- 24 May 2023: Updated for 6.4.
- 13 Jan. 2023: Updated for 6.3.
- 24 Jan. 2022: Guide added.
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This guide has been written by I'nanghal Shikhu (Discord - Shikhu). He is a Crafting & Gathering theorycrafter, mentor for The Balance and also a guide maker for Teamcraft alongside Icy Veins. He also managed to obtain 10 top 12's on the leaderboard during the Ishgard Restoration rankings.
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