Spellbow's Paradox is the Maister tome for the Magick Archer vocation. Reading it teaches Martyr's Bolt, a powerful magickal bolt paid for with a temporary cut to maximum Health.
Cliodhna gives it once Put a Spring in Thy Step is complete. That side quest on Agamen Volcanic Island also unlocks the Magick Archer vocation.
A tome detailing an exceptional ability for magick archers. Use it to learn Martyr's Bolt.
Help Gautstafr with his aching back on Agamen Volcanic Island in Put a Spring in Thy Step.
Escort him to the hot spring at Geyser Hamlet, where Cliodhna unlocks the Magick Archer vocation.
Speak to Cliodhna again to receive the tome.
It is earned by finishing a side quest and then speaking to Cliodhna, the Magick Archer Maister.
Spellbow's Paradox Map Location and Quest Guide
Put a Spring in Thy Step is a side quest given by Gautstafr on Agamen Volcanic Island. It starts on meeting Gautstafr, groaning with an aching back, on the road west of the Volcanic Island Camp. Cliodhna hands over Spellbow's Paradox when spoken to after the quest.
Speak to Gautstafr and agree to bring him three wildflowers for his back. Morningtide, Syrupwort Leaf, Pitywort, Grandpetal and Goldthistle all count.
Hand Gautstafr the wildflowers. He asks for a visit to his house, Windwalker's Home, for a reward.
Follow him to Windwalker's Home and meet his wife, Cliodhna. The Newt Liqueur on the table inside is needed for The Sotted Sage.
Speak to Gautstafr when he hurts his back again while fetching the reward. Choose "Offer to escort him" to take him to the hot spring at Geyser Hamlet.
Escort Gautstafr towards Geyser Hamlet. He walks slowly, so guard him from the Magma Scales, Hobgoblins and Stone Golem along the route. Carry him if needed, and set him down whenever enemies need dealing with.
Pass through the Volcanic Island Camp and take the tunnel with scaffolding at the top of the camp to reach Geyser Hamlet.
Meet Cliodhna at the spring, where she reveals she followed along. She offers her teaching as a Maister, which completes the quest, unlocks the Magick Archer vocation and opens Gautstafr's smithing at Windwalker's Home.
Speak to Cliodhna again to receive Spellbow's Paradox, which teaches the Martyr's Bolt skill.
Rewards: 4,800 XP, 23,000 G, Laurel Circlet and the Magick Archer vocation.
