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How to get The Tale of Shiruyeh and Shirin in Genshin Impact

Finding the two volumes of The Tale of Shiruyeh and Shirin in Genshin Impact will grant you the Reminiscence of Gurabad Achievement.

Achievement hunters aiming to clear Mortal Travails: Series III in Genshin Impact must complete “Reminiscence of Gurabad,” requiring players visit all Shiruyeh and Shirin locations and collect the entire series. Here’s how to get the Tale of Shiruyeh and Shirin in Genshin Impact.

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The Tale of Shiruyeh and Shirin Locations in Genshin Impact

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Whether you are a fan of Sumeru’s lore or wish to earn an easy five Primogems in Genshin Impact, then finding the two volumes of The Tale of Shiruyeh and Shirin is an easy task you can consider completing. To find the series’ two books, you must head to the House of Daena, which is known as the largest library across Teyvat. This library is located in Sumeru City, one of the central hub areas you will visit during the main questline. The Teleport Waypoint you should head to is the one near The Akademiya. You can unlock this Waypoint by following the westward road of Treasures Street and going to the top of the spiraling pathway.

The Tale of Shiruyeh and Shirin Book Locations in Genshin Impact
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After arriving at the entrance of The Akademiya, go through its doors and continue past the fountain to the doorway in the back. This entryway leads to the House of Daena. Once inside, cross the bridge ahead to enter the central library. From the platform nearest the entrance, walk over to the first long flat table on the right.

Inspect the glittering book on the far-right end to find The Tale of Shiruyeh and Shirin Volume II in Genshin Impact. To get Volume I and complete the Achievement, turn around and investigate the sparkling book on the bookshelves to the right of the bridge you just dropped from. You can read the books’ stories at your leisure in the Books section of the Archive. 

What is the Tale of Shiruyeah and Shirin in Genshin Impact?

In Genshin Impact, the “Tale of Shiruyeh and Shirin” is a lore series composed of two volumes, exploring the stories of Shiruyeh, known as the Lord of Pestilence, and Shirin, the last queen of Gurabad. These books are essential for unlocking the “Reminiscence of Gurabad” achievement within the Mortal Travails: Series III. Together, these volumes provide a deep dive into the ancient history and lore of Sumeru.

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From spending endless hours discovering secrets in Paper Mario: TTYD to farming monster parts for a new Bowgun in Monster Hunter Rise, Ethan has always been a gaming enthusiast who passionately loves what he writes about. Since 2021, he has covered Game Guide content for multiple sites, with additional experience in writing coming from his double major Bachelor's Degree in Media & Comm. and Business Admin at Yengnam University in South Korea. Ethan enjoys a wide range of games from various genres, such as Minecraft, Pokémon, Final Fantasy, Fortnite, Roblox, and more.