There are 31 Manuscripts to collect in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and finding every one unlocks the History’s Tapestry trophy — none are permanently missable, but three only become available in the epilogue after the True Ending final boss, so you should be at 28/31 before the point of no return.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is the Square Enix and Claytechworks RPG that launched on June 18, 2026, and its Manuscripts are scattered story collectibles spread across the game’s three Ages. They are the only thing standing between you and the History’s Tapestry trophy, and because a handful of them are locked behind the ending, knowing the order matters as much as the rooms. Here is the verified picture of where they sit and how to avoid the panic that trips most completionists near the finale.
What collecting all 31 Manuscripts unlocks
The set totals 31 Manuscripts, and turning in the full run rewards the History’s Tapestry achievement/trophy. The good news for anyone worried about a single bad turn ruining a save: across a normal playthrough, none are permanently missable. You can backtrack through the Ages and clean them up.
The one structural catch is timing. Three of the 31 only appear in the epilogue, after you beat the True Ending final boss, so you cannot physically hold all 31 before the credits. Aim to reach the marked point of no return sitting at 28/31 — that count is the expected state, not a sign you missed something.
Where to check your Manuscript collection progress
The game tracks the set for you, so you never have to count by memory. Head to the bookshelf on the 2nd floor of the orphanage in the Kingdom of Huther to see every Manuscript you have collected so far and your running total.
All Manuscript locations in The Adventures of Elliot
| Manuscript | Age | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Text | Safekeeping | Euygene’s room after completing “A Spear with a Past” and “A Good Old Bow” |
| A Guide to Holy Places | Reconstruction | Southern Caves – Marshland Exit |
| A Guide to the Temple of Trials | Safekeeping | Temple of Trials entrance room |
| The Laws of Hitoyori | Budding | Chief’s House in Hitoyori |
| Hitoyori’s Beginnings | Budding | House east of the Magicite Shop |
| History of the Myu, Vol. I | Reconstruction | Mount Phoenix after defeating Salathmadra |
| History of the Myu, Vol. II | Budding | Mount Phoenix Sublevel One |
| The Tale of the Grey Hero | Safekeeping | Mount Phoenix Third Level |
| One Historian’s Journal | Safekeeping | Euygene’s room in Castle Huther |
| An Epistle from the Hero King | Safekeeping | Rainbow Lotus Innermost Area |
| History of the Kingdom of Huther, Vol. I | Safekeeping | Southwest house in Huther |
| History of the Kingdom of Huther, Vol. II | Safekeeping | Castle Huther mess hall |
| History of the Kingdom of Huther, Vol. III | Safekeeping | Kaifried’s Manse second floor |
| A Traveler’s Notes on the Marsh | Reconstruction | Rainbow Lotus Sublevel One |
| A Traveler’s Notes on the Wood | Safekeeping | Grandtree Second Level |
| A Traveler’s Notes on the Ice | Magic | Dragonpillar Sublevel One |
| A Traveler’s Notes on the Fire | Magic | Mount Phoenix First Level |
| A Traveler’s Notes on the Sand | Reconstruction | Geared Ruins Second Level |
| A Traveler’s Notes on the Door | Magic | Near the Doorway of Time arrival point |
| Kaifried’s Journal | Reconstruction | Northern Tower Sublevel Two |
| Ikarus’s Memoirs | Magic | Ikarus’s Manor in Weyzn |
| Log of a Former Forthewor Researcher | Safekeeping | Northern Tower Sublevel One (True Ending route) |
| Research Records of Calotesia’s Ancestor | Reconstruction | Calotesia’s Lab, Littlehope Village |
| Fausta’s Research Report | Reconstruction | House near ruined mansion in Littlehope |
| Diona’s Medical Record | Reconstruction | Doctor’s House in Littlehope |
| Report on Newly Discovered Epigraph | Safekeeping | Northern Tower Sublevel Three |
| Beast Tribe Research Log | Reconstruction | Ruined hut west of Littlehope |
| Gogyo’s Diary | Safekeeping | Kaifried’s Manse (post-game, True Ending) |
| Marnie’s Diary | Safekeeping | Euygene’s study (post-game, True Ending) |
| Diona’s Diary | Safekeeping | Princess Hueria’s room (post-game, True Ending) |
| Memorandum on Permilleshrooms | Safekeeping | Eastern Caves near Neverwither exit |
Many players miss the final three diaries and Gogyo’s Diary because they only appear after defeating the final boss and pursuing the True Ending path. Likewise, Log of a Former Forthewor Researcher is also locked behind the True Ending route.
Manuscripts by Age
| Age | Manuscripts |
|---|---|
| Age of Safekeeping | 16 |
| Age of Reconstruction | 9 |
| Age of Magic | 5 |
| Age of Budding | 3 |
Collecting all 31 manuscripts unlocks History’s Tapestry, a Silver trophy/achievement awarded for acquiring every manuscript in the game.
The useful pattern is that they cluster cleanly by region. Both Hitoyori Manuscripts and one Mount Phoenix volume sit in the Age of Budding; the bulk of the Littlehope Village records plus Western Hucarea fall in the Age of Reconstruction; and the Kingdom of Huther and Rainbow Lotus set lands in the Age of Safekeeping. Sweep each era’s towns room by room and you will fold most of these in as you go.
Point of no return and the three epilogue Manuscripts
This is where most players get spooked, so it is worth saying plainly: nothing here is lost forever. The game hands you a clearly marked point of no return before the True Ending final boss, and you can keep all of the regular Manuscripts up to that wall. The expected count at that gate is 28/31.
Before you walk into the True Ending final boss, check the orphanage bookshelf and confirm you are at 28/31 — that is the correct pre-finale count, and the last three Manuscripts only unlock on a clear save after the credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Manuscripts are there, and what does collecting them all do?
Are any Manuscripts missable?
Where do I check which Manuscripts I’ve already collected?
I’m at 28/31 before the final boss — did I miss three?
How do I get the last three epilogue Manuscripts after beating the game?
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