Speak to Einva in the Great Library of Thurgadin, outside the city in Thurgadin Harbor ( 1058, -475, 503 ) Copy/waypoint 1058.45, -475.45, 503.13.
Gather 3 Spiceleaf Bush, just outside the north door of Thurgadin around the great waterfall at Dain's Last Stand. ( 661, -191, 57 ) Copy/waypoint 661.48, -190.72, 56.74 Note:The quickest way to harvest these, is to go back into Thurgadin from the door you left, and go through city to north door and harvest outside. You need to harvest to update. Having them already, or purchasing them, does not update.
Make a sheaf of spiceleaf paper for Einva at an engraved desk. The recipe is automatically scribed to your recipe book.
In addition to the Spiceleaf herbs, you'll need two Effulgent Incenses; one now and one later.
Return to Einva in Great Divide. Check your in-game mail for a letter to keep things progressing.
Search the library for 3 reference books mentioning Maldura. A few possible locations:
Note: (1) Unlike the books for the griffon quests, there are no name labels on the reference books. Mouse over the books until you locate clickable volumes.'
Transcribe the references into a notebook at an engraved desk.
Note: Done by using the recipe "Transcribe Notes on Maldura" and an effulgent incense at the engraved desk next to Einva