Once you complete the initial tutorial Realms in Nightingale, you’ll reach a point where you can select which type of Realm you wish to explore next. To proceed to the next Realm, you’ll require the Antiquarian Card. Here’s how you can obtain it.
Before acquiring the Antiquarian Card
Prior to obtaining the Antiquarian Card in Nightingale, ensure you’ve completed all preceding quests. Each Realm you choose will feature a randomly generated world, potentially placing the Antiquarian Site of Power in a different location, though it will still be marked on the map.
The Antiquarian Card is housed within the Antiquarian Site of Power. However, access to this site is only granted once you are suitably equipped and have completed all prerequisite quests. Complete the Simple Sewing Bench quest (where you acquire the recipe from the Essence Trader) and its subsequent task, which involves raising your Equipment Rating to 20.
To craft the Simple Sewing Bench, gather the following materials:
Construct the Simple Sewing Bench and utilize it to craft new gear. You’ll need ample Animal Hides (Leather) to craft the entire gear set, so venture out and hunt. I recommend enlisting an NPC Survivor and outfitting them with a Simple Hunting Knife.
Once your Equipment Rating reaches 20, a new quest titled “Unlock Schematic: Antiquarian Major Card” will automatically unlock.
Now, proceed to the Antiquarian Site of Power. Bring your NPC Survivor companion along, as the interior is teeming with enemies. It’s advisable to also bring a Simple Slingbow and some Slingbow Ammo, as a ranged weapon can significantly aid in dealing with overwhelming enemy numbers.
How to obtain the Antiquarian Card
Enter the Antiquarian Site of Power (identifiable by its pyramid shape). You can pass through the reddish shield barrier if you’ve met all the aforementioned conditions. Traverse the pyramid and descend its levels, dealing with enemies on each floor. While a Simple Hunting Knife can suffice, I found that a well-aimed shot from a good Slingbow often dispatches foes efficiently, especially with headshots. Utilize your NPC follower as a tank.
Continue descending the pyramid until you reach its lowest level. Then, locate another set of stairs leading to the basement. Descend further until you reach a significant-looking chamber with a pedestal at its center. Adjacent to the pedestal is a puzzle core. Activate it, causing the pedestal to summon a boss.
The boss isn’t overly formidable, but without a Slingbow, I might have faced difficulty. Standing too close to the boss can result in burns and increased damage. Thus, it’s prudent to maintain distance and kite the boss while pelting it from afar with your Simple Slingbow (preferably targeting the head).
Upon defeating the boss, the pedestal will react once more. Interact with it to obtain the Antiquarian Card. Additionally, our newfound ally, Puck, will appear to congratulate you on your triumph.
