Jalinar recommends four books inspired by the Commander’s adventures in Castora.
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd.
His Majesty’s Dragon by Naomi Novik
The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V. E. Schwab
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Jalinar explains the main themes of Gothic fiction in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818), Shirley Jackson’s Haunting of Hill House (1959) & Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic (2020) then shows how these influences have shaped Guild Wars 2’s Foefire.
Jalinar investigates the evolution of Detective Fiction from Edgar Allen Poe to Anthony Horowitz by way of Agatha Christie. Through this investigation, Jalinar bring in the character of Majory Delaqua to answer how she fits into this mystery.
Following Calypso's interrogation, Chronicler Jalinar takes a moment to reflect on recent events and how his career at the Priory has been.
As a Priory expedition in Janthir Syntri is reported missing, Chronicler Jalinar is sent to investigate.
Finding Novice Calypso, one of the members of the expedition, in some dilapidated ruins, he interviews her to understand what unfolded.
