An Inconvenient Truth is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16, located in The Hideaway. It first appears during the Main Quest named Back to Their Origin. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to explain everything you need to know about An Inconvenient Truth.

An Inconvenient Truth: Overview

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An Inconvenient Truth is a Side Quest you can pick up in The Hideaway. — Image: Push Square
Type Description
Side Quest

Vivian writes to Clive, asking him to locate a copy of From a Distance, the tome that inspired her to become a scholar.

An Inconvenient Truth: Walkthrough

An Inconvenient Truth is a Side Quest you can pick up from the Reading Table in Clive's Chambers. Read the letter In Search of a Lost Tome and accept the quest to begin.

Go and speak to Vivian in her usual spot. Next, speak to Harpocrates.

Fast travel to Vidargraes, then head up the pathway towards the marked location. When you get there, head through the village to the marked house. Go inside and inspect the bookshelves in the corner to find the book.

Head out of Garnick. As you go to leave, watch the cutscene. Defeat the enemies.

Enemies Spoils:

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After the fight, watch the cutscene. Fast travel back to The Hideaway and talk to Vivian, which ends the quest.

Objective Log

  • Speak with Vivian
  • Speak with Harpocrates
  • Make for Garnick
  • Find From a Distance
  • Leave Garnick
  • Defeat the Executor's minions
  • Return From a Distance to Vivian

An Inconvenient Truth: Rewards

  • 1x Scholar's Bonnet
  • 5,600 EXP
  • 30 Renown

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