The Cypher | Act II Dragon's Dogma Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
In short: A quest in which you'll learn your calling.
Difficulty level: Easy.
This is the first quest given to you by Ser Maximillian (they can be completed in random order). You can find him in the noble quarter before the castle gates, and he becomes active after the completion of Lure of the Abyss.
Begin by talking to the bishop in the Cathedral.
Now find Josias - he's usually out in the field.
Then, pay a visit to Forger from The Black Cat shop located in the poorer area of Gran Soren.
The next person to ask for clues is the courier Maurin - the running man in yellow robes. He only appears during certain times of the day. It's best to wait at the inn until morning and then walk around the market. After a while the courier marker should appear on the map.
The next stop is the Hillfigure Knoll. To get there, leave the city by the northwest exit (near the field) and follow the river. Cross it over by the bridge.
You can shorten the way by going through the river, but you have to watch out for Saurians resting on the south beach.
Pass by the north castle and climb the hill. The place you're looking for is a stone altar.
Talk to the man and return to the city. Finish the quest in Gran Soren by talking to Ser Maximilian.