Judge of Character
Act II ‘People Lore Book’ Achievement Guide
This guide will cover where players can find all of the People Lore Books that need to be found in Act II of the video game Diablo 3 for the Judge of Character achievement. There are 35 books to find in the group altogether, spread through various locals, which provide lore and background information on the events taking place.
**Spoiler Warning**
Some of these journal entries may give away certain plot points or secrets of the game. Proceed with caution.
Contents & Index
| 1. Leah’s Journal, Part 8 | 13. A Servant’s Journal | 25. Kala’s Poem |
| 2. The Seven Lords of Hell | 14. Leah’s Journal, Part 10 | 26. The Legend of Zei the Trickster |
| 3. Fuad’s Journal | 15. Zoltun Kulle | 27. Baal, the Lord of Destruction |
| 4. Eirena’s Journal | 16. Andariel, the Maiden of Anguish | 28. Kulle’s Journal, Part 1 |
| 5. Leah’s Journal, Part 9 | 17. Duriel, the Lord of Pain | 29. Kulle’s Journal, Part 2 |
| 6. Larra’s Diary | 18. The Imperial Guard’s Orders | 30. Kulle’s Journal, Part 3 |
| 7. Belial, the Lord of Lies | 19. The Musings of Caliphate Sardar | 31. Crumbling Journal |
| 8. Azmodan, the Lord of Sin | 20. The Last Will of Khan Dakab | 32. The Ancient Portal Device |
| 9. Necromancer’s Log | 21. A Love Letter | 33. Kulle’s Journal, Part 4 |
| 10. Poltahr’s Notes | 22. The Promises of Fezuul al-Kazaar | 34. Leah’s Journal, Part 12 |
| 11. Diablo, the Lord of Terror | 23. Mephisto, Lord of Hatred | 35. Blackened Journal |
| 12. Iron Wolf Captain’s Journal | 24. Leah’s Journal, Part 11 |
1. Leah’s Journal, Part 8
When you first arrive in Act II and start the quest Shadows in the Desert, check the right corner of the Hidden Camp for the new spawn location of Leah’s Book, with more journals becoming available later in the chain. Activating it now will drop part 8 of her journal.
In this journal, Leah describes her concerns over defeating Baal and the still recent loss of her uncle.
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2. The Seven Lords of Hell
This journal is the first in a series of books to drop out of the special container labeled Cain’s Lost Satchel. These bags are scattered everywhere throughout Act II and can be found in any location and yield the same results depending how far down the chain you are in terms of journals found. In this case, the first Satchel found during my playthrough was at the Secret Altar in the Howling Plateau which is traveled through during the quest Shadows in the Desert. Any location which can potentially spawn a satchel of Cain’s can also be farmed repeatedly via making new games for all the journals.
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3. Fuad’s Journal
This journal is found within the Howling Plateau, inside a randomly spawning location. In the picture above, you will see a map showing the look and size of the location along with where it spawns in the region. Basically it will be a large cultist camp with a cellar door that can be opened to reveal an entrance to Faud’s Cellar. Head into the cellar and kill the unique, vampiric mob within and the journal will fall from him.
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4. Eirena’s Journal
At the end of the quest Shadows in the Desert, when you acquire the Enchantress as your follower, her first few conversation options will open up to you. If she is not currently following you, head back to town to talk to her, otherwise right click her portrait and go to talk. Start the conversation Eirena’s Journey and hear it out to the end to automatically receive Eirena’s Journal.
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5. Leah’s Journal, Part 9
Check back at the Hidden Camp in the right corner of the map again for the next part in Leah’s journal, during the quest The Road to Alcarnus after hitting the Find Khasim Outpost checkpoint, having just crossed the bridge at the beginning. Leah talks a bit about the secrets of the city she still remembers from her travels with Deckard.
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6. Larra’s Diary
In the Black Canyon Mines region, there is a location which can spawn called the Deserted Cellar you will need to find. There are two possible spawns of this cellar,a southern and northern one, both of which when they do appear, show up in the same location every time. The northern Deserted Cellar is the one you want, which spawns in one of two manners, one which is a cultist transforming into a unique mob named Hurax.
The second instance of the northern cellar, which is the one you are looking for, will be mostly empty. Check in the corner for Larra who will be hiding under some debris at first. After talking momentarily, she will come out and speak more to you. After her conversation with you, the journal is automatically added to your inventory.
Note: If you find the Blood Cellar has spawned leave the game and remake, as both Blood Cellar and Deserted Cellar cannot spawn at once. Also, it’s best to use the checkpoint right as you cross the bridge during the quest The Road to Alcarnus to farm for this journal.
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7. Belial, the Lord of Lies
The second book in the series of eight to drop from the Cain’s Satchel packs found all throughout Act II. This pack always spawns in the Stinging Winds, just before entering the Khasim Outpost and directly south of the waypoint. Like with the rest of the books in this chain and all of the Cain’s Satchels, it does not matter where you find them, as all 8 books will drop from any of them, just in order. Each possible location that spawns on of these can be farmed for all eight.
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8. Azmodan, the Lord of Sin
The third book in the series of Cain’s Satchel’s journals is the book covering Azmodan. The next possible stop along the way to find a satchel unless farming a specific location is within The Ruins, a dungeon that can spawn in the Stinging Winds region. While not a guaranteed source, it is a pretty common occurrence. In my own run, the satchel was found on level 2 right next to the portal back to the Stinging Winds.
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9. Necromancer’s Log
This journal drops from an NPC named Mehtan, who is a necromancer that starts the event, The Restless Sands, which takes randomly spawns in the Stinging Winds region. You can find more information about the event and locating on the guide linked. After completing the event, the Necromancer’s log will fall right by Mehtan’s feet.
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10. Poltahr’s Notes
In the Stinging Winds region, there is a randomly spawning event and dungeon, the Chamber of the Lost Idol, which has you helping a man named Poltahr search for a long lost artifact that he is incapable of retrieving on his own. Within this dungeon, search around various nooks and dead ends for a satchel named Poltahr’s Satchel. Within this pack you will find the journal. If you want detailed info on the dungeon and finding it, check the guide linked at the beginning of the paragraph.
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11. Diablo, the Lord of Terror
This is journal four of eight in the series of Cain’s Satchel books which cover the various lords and higher demons of hell. The next stop along the way which can spawn the satchel is the Road to Alcarnus which you pass through during City of Blood. This would be an excellent place to farm all eight books considering the potential proximity of the satchel to the waypoint, not to mention the small size of the area overall.
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12. Iron Wolf Captain’s Journal
In the quest City of Blood, as you are traveling through Alcarnus itself, freeing prisoners of the coven on the way to killing Maghda, you can search the area for the Iron Wolf Captain’s Corpse. It is set apart from the others as there are no other useable corpses which seem to be found dressed like the iron wolves. Activate this object to drop the captain’s journal.
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13. A Servant’s Journal
Upon starting the quest A Royal Audience, head to the northern tip of the Caldeum Bazaar, just up and to the left a bit from the Searing Sands Inn. You will find there is a crumpled corpse laying nearby some of the civilians and they will even mention not to go near it. Ignore them and search the body for this journal.
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14. Leah’s Journal, Part 10
Part 10 of the series of Leah’s journals can be found in the right corner of the Hidden Camp, by the caravan, during the quest Unexpected Allies, after you and her escape into the sewers after being attacked by Emperor Hakan’s guards.
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15. Zoltun Kulle
This journal is impossible to miss. After unexpected Allies you are signaled to talk to Leah by the yellow exclamation mark, to start the next quest in Act II of Diablo 3, Betrayer of the Horadrim. Talking to her and starting the quest will cause her to drop the Zoltun Kulle journal right on the floor in front of you after the conversation is over.
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16. Andariel, the Maiden of Anguish
The next spot that spawns a Cain’s Satchel along the line of natural progression is in the Ruined Cistern’s where you can find another journal in the series. Having picked up one at pretty much every available location thus far, we are now at number five of eight. Remember, all spots where Cain’s Satchel appears can be farmed for all eight journals in the series.
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17. Duriel, the Lord of Pain
The next spot which spawns a Cain’s Satchel, and number six in the series of eight along this journey is right outside the last point, right as you enter the Dahlgur Oasis from the Path to the Oasis. This is one of the best farming spots for the journal set if you are looking to do so, as the proximity to the waypoint makes this one a quick grab.
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18. The Imperial Guard’s Orders
In the Dahlgur Oasis, there is a chance to spawn a location known as the Rotting Cellar, liable to be found a little ways northeast of the entrance to the oasis, but subject to randomness in that respect. If you find this location, head inside and rescue Javad the Merchant from the Imperial Guard/Demons. One of the killed mobs inside this house will drop the journal for you to collect.
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19. The Musings of Caliphate Sardar
Inside a randomly spawning dungeon known as the Tomb of Sadar, there will be a Satchel witch contains this journal. The dungeon itself spawns in the Dahlgur Oasis, while the Satchel within always seems to spawn right outside the treasure vault door, opened once you find the appropriate lever. If you would like more information on finding the tomb, check out the Tomb of Sadar guide.
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20. The Last Will of Khan Dakab
There is another Tomb in the Dahlgur Oasis, this time for one Khan Dakab, which also spawns randomly in the area, however in different spawn points. Locate this tomb, noticeable by its vast exterior courtyard and enter it to find a Satchel within. The Satchel, which contains the journal you need, willl be located right in front of the treasure room door, which ios opened by the appropriate lever. For more information about finding this location and the event itself, check out the Lost Treasure of Khan Dakab guide.
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21. A Love Letter
You may have to make a new game to find this journal, as this is the second of two which drops from the Keepsake Box in the Dahlgur Oasis, however, in my searches the first time, I was only able to discover one box in the whole area. Either way, once found again, you will receive A Love Letter from said box.
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22. The Promises of Fezuul al-Kazaar
This can be a really tricky and hard to find journal. Somewhere in the Oasis, there is a rare chance to spawn a special pool of small size, surrounded by various skeletons and bones. When approached, your character will mention something about the bones and express a level of curiosity or suspicion about them. If you see and hear these cues, run up and start searching the bones. Eventually a horde of Skeletons will be summoned from the bones and begin to attack you, shortly followed by a Unique Grotesque named Fezuul. Drop the puffy demon and take the journal he drops.
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23. Mephisto, Lord of Hatred
Journal #7 in Cain’s series in Act II can be found (depending on where you are in the chain) in the Forgotten Ruins, usually off in a dead end nook somewhere off the beaten path. Like all other Cain’s Satchels, they can drop any journal from the set, but will do so in a specific order as they are collected. As always, you can farm locations repeatedly, however this would be a poor choice compared to the other more easily farmed locations available.
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24. Leah’s Journal, Part 11
Once you have made your way to the beginning of the quest Blood and Sand in Act II, go to the usual spot in the right corner of the Hidden Camp to activate Leah’s Book and make it drop part 11 of her series of journals, where she talks about how Adria is now teaching her magic.
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25. Kala’s Poem
In the Hidden Camp, to the northern section past Haedrig, there is a wooden overlook where a noblewoman named Kala stands. During the quest Blood and Sand, go to her and start the conversation Noble Dreams with her. After the conversation is through, Kala’s Poem journal will be automatically added to your inventory.
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26. The Legend of Zei the Trickster
During the quest Blood and Sand, after rescuing Covetous Shen, head back to the Hidden Camp and go through all the available conversations you have with him. Eventually, you will come to one labeled A Case of Mistaken Identity, which once completed, will yield you this journal.
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27. Baal, the Lord of Destruction
The next spot which allows us to pick up the eight and final journal in the Cain series of Act II is in the Vault of the Assassin while searching for Kulle’s blood beneath the Desolate sands. This happens during the quest Blood and Sand, but like always, you can farm journals from any of the spawn points for Cain’s Satchel, the best being south of Khasim Outpost waypoint and right by the entrance to the Oasis, from the Path to the Oasis waypoint. It is entirely possible to find two of Cain’s Satchels in this dungeon, which helps if you missed one prior.
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28. Kulle’s Journal, Part 1
During the quest Blood and Sand, while you are searching for the blood of Zoltun Kulle, you will eventually have to enter the Vault of the Assassin to retrieve some of it. At the end of the dungeon, right by where you pick up his blood, look around and you should find a satchel labeled Zoltun Kulle’s Journal. Open this pack up to make the first of his four part journal fall out.
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29. Kulle’s Journal, Part 2
You will find this next journal (given you’ve went to the dungeons in the order I did) at the entrance to the Cave of the Betrayer, where the next one of Zulle’s packs lays in wait. Note that it is somewhat likely that you can go to any of Kulle’s packs in the Desolate Sands to get the 1-3 journals, although this is unconfirmed. (Comments are appreciated.)
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30. Kulle’s Journal, Part 3
You will find the third pack right next to the blood of Kulle’s found at the second level of the Cave of the Betrayer, also right next to the portal which will take you back to the Desolate Sands. In this installment, he goes on about how the Black Soulstone is the greatest gift to mankind ever. Yeah, let’s see how that turns out.
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31. Crumbling Journal
This journal is located somewhere randomly within the entire exterior of the Desolate Sands area in Act II. This one can be a real pain to find, because it is found off a corpse labeled Skeletal Remains, which looks just like all the Forsaken Prisoner skeleton corpses you can search throughout the area. The one main difference which you can tell them apart by, is the Skeletal Remains has no shackles or armor on it, just being a bare skeleton.
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32. The Ancient Portal Device – Lyndo’s Journal
In the Desolate Sands the is a large tile which can sometimes spawn known as the Ancient Portal Device. This is a semi-event which potentially gives you one of 10 different possibilities. You will need to find this for the journal which sits next to it however, in a satchel by a corpse labeled Garot’s Corpse. There are two spots which can spawn big tile events in this area, northeast and southwest of the gap which always sits in the middle of the region. Take the time to check where exactly the spots are (you’ll know by what spawns there) and run the sands until you come across the device.
Note: It took me nearly 30 runs through the Desolate Sands before I ever saw this event. Hopefully the experience is not as excruciating for you, however, be forewarned it has the potential to be.
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33. Kulle’s Journal, Part 4
At the end of the quest The Black Soulstone in Act II of Diablo 3, you will fight Zoltun Kulle himself as the second boss i the act. Upon defeating him in the Soulstone Chamber, the final part of Kulle’s journals will fall from his body. There is nowhere else to get this journal, but its pretty hard to miss because of this.
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34. Leah’s Journal, Part 12
Check Leah’s belongings in the right corner of the hidden camp one more time at the end of Act II, during the quest The Scouring of Caldeum to find the last in her series of journals found in this act.
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35. Blackened Journal
During the quest the Scouring of Caldeum, while you are rescuing the civilians in the Caldeum Bazaar, look around for a Charred Iron Wolf Corpse. It should be in the bottom left section which is opened after saving (or letting them die) some refugees in the larger courtyard. Check the corpse for the Blackened Journal to fall out.
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Last Updated on October 4, 2020 by Standard of Entertainment