Witcher 3 Free Spirit Book Locations for Ivar

Every Free Spirit book location for Ivar in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is tied to the quest “The Truth Is in the Stars,” which you receive from Ivar Evil-Eye in Novigrad. You need to find five books scattered across the world, and this article lists each one with exact map regions and how to reach them. The books are not marked on your map, so you must use the clues in the quest description and this guide to locate them.

Formula

The calculator works out your average pace and speed for a run, walk, or ride. You enter the total time taken (in minutes) and the distance covered (in kilometers). The formula for pace is:

Pace (min/km) = Total Time (minutes) / Distance (km)

For speed, the formula is:

Speed (km/h) = Distance (km) / (Total Time (minutes) / 60)

Where:

• Total Time is the duration of your activity in minutes (e.g., 50 minutes).
• Distance is the length you covered in kilometers (e.g., 10 km).
• Pace is the number of minutes it takes you to cover one kilometer (min/km).
• Speed is how many kilometers you cover in one hour (km/h).

Worked Example

Using the default values from the calculator: you finish in 50 minutes and cover 10 kilometers.

1. Calculate pace: 50 minutes ÷ 10 km = 5.00 min/km.
2. Convert time to hours: 50 ÷ 60 = 0.8333 hours.
3. Calculate speed: 10 km ÷ 0.8333 hours = 12.00 km/h.

The calculator shows an average pace of 5.00 min/km and an average speed of 12.00 km/h.

Background of the Quest

Ivar Evil-Eye is a mage who lives in a small house in the southern part of Novigrad, near the Temple Isle bridge. He asks Geralt to find five books that contain a hidden message about the location of a treasure. The quest is part of the main game and can be completed at any time after reaching Novigrad. The books are not marked on the map, but each one has a specific location that you can find by exploring or using the clues in the quest log. The books are:

• Free Spirit – found in the Novigrad sewers, near the hidden passage to the Passiflora.
• Free Spirit – found in the basement of the Nowhere Inn, in Novigrad.
• Free Spirit – found in a chest in the crypt of the Temple of Eternal Fire, in Novigrad.
• Free Spirit – found in the ruins of the old manor in the Velen region, southwest of Midcopse.
• Free Spirit – found in the hut of the Pellar, near Blackbough in Velen.

Each book is a copy of the same title, but the quest requires you to collect all five to decode the message.

How the Locations Work

The quest log gives you a riddle that hints at the locations, but most players find it easier to use a guide. The books are not randomly placed; they are fixed in the world and can be picked up in any order. Once you pick up a book, it is added to your inventory under the “Quest Items” tab. The quest does not update until you have all five books. The books are not missable – you can return to any location later, even after completing the main story, as long as you have not failed the quest (which only happens if you refuse to help Ivar).

How to Choose the Order

There is no required order, but a logical approach is to start with the books in Novigrad, since you are already in the city when you get the quest. The sewer book is the most complicated to find, so it is often recommended to do it first while you are near the Passiflora. The Nowhere Inn and Temple of Eternal Fire books are easy to grab during your normal exploration of the city. Then travel to Velen for the remaining two – the old manor ruins and the Pellar’s hut are both in the same region, so you can do them in one trip. This saves fast travel time.

Common Problems and Misconceptions

One common issue is that the book in the sewers is easy to miss because the entrance is hidden behind a wall that you need to break with Aard. Players often walk past it without noticing. Another misconception is that the books are random loot – they are not; they are always in the same spot. Also, some players think you need to read the books to get the message, but you only need to collect them. The quest completes automatically when you have all five and returns to Ivar. If you are playing on a higher difficulty, the sewers have drowners and a wyvern, so be prepared for a fight.

Comparisons with Other Treasure Hunts

The “Free Spirit” book hunt is similar to other scavenger hunts in the game, like the Wolf School gear diagrams, but it is much shorter and has no level requirement. Unlike the treasure hunts that give you a map marker, this quest gives you only a riddle. It is also unique because the reward is a small amount of experience and a few crowns, not gear. The quest is more about exploration and puzzle-solving than combat, making it a nice break from fighting. In comparison, the “Fool’s Gold” quest in Velen also involves finding items in a pig farm, but that one has a clear marker.

Safety and Accuracy Tips

When searching for the books, always save your game before entering the sewers or the crypt, because you might die from enemies or traps. The sewer entrance is located near the river, south of the Passiflora. Use your Witcher Senses to highlight the breakable wall – it glows yellow. In the Temple of Eternal Fire crypt, you need to be careful of wraiths and a possible bug where the chest does not open if you are in combat. If that happens, leave the area and come back. The Pellar’s hut is guarded by his dog, but it is not hostile unless you attack it. The old manor ruins have a few bandits, so clear them out before looting the chest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I miss the Free Spirit books permanently?
No, the books are always available as long as you have the quest active. You can return to any location at any time, even after finishing the main story, unless you failed the quest by refusing to help Ivar.

Q: Do I need to read the books to complete the quest?
No, you only need to pick them up. The quest log updates automatically when you have all five, and you can return to Ivar to finish.

Q: Where exactly is the sewer book in Novigrad?
The sewer book is in a hidden passage near the Passiflora. Look for a breakable wall along the main sewer tunnel that leads to the Passiflora’s basement. Use Aard to break it, then loot the chest inside.

Q: What is the reward for completing “The Truth Is in the Stars”?
You receive a small amount of experience points and a few crowns. The main reward is the satisfaction of solving the riddle and a bit of lore.

Q: Is there a bug with the book in the Temple of Eternal Fire?
Some players report that the chest in the crypt does not open if you are in combat with the wraiths. Wait until combat ends, then interact with the chest. If it still does not open, reload a save from before entering the crypt.

Q: Can I use the books for anything else?
No, the books are quest items and have no other use. They disappear from your inventory once the quest is complete.

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