You must be over level 20 to do this quest. You don't have to do any killing or hunting to do this quest unless you want to there are 2 items and one can be bought in the bazaar. The other is a ground spawn that can be just picked up. Find Acomar Lothwol in the Plane of Knowlegde at loc +676 ,+811

You say 'I am willing to learn'

Acomar Lothwol says, 'The use of magic can be a taxing ordeal on the body, and quite often may leave you in a weakened state. Fortunately, I happen to know of a rather rejuvenating meal that will grant new power to your condition. If you are not familiar with the recipe for [Hobgoblin Surprise], I can tell you. What you must do is bring me some as well as your Planar Traveler's Manual. I hope you won't be long, for I am beginning to get quite hungry.'

You say, 'What hobgoblin surprise?

Acomar Lothwol says, "Don't be put off by the name, it's actually quite tasty. To make Hobgoblin Surprise, get a pie tin, some bread, add some hobgoblin meat and brown gravy. Cook it in the oven and enjoy the results. Mmm mmm, it waters my mouth just thinking about it.'

The hobgoblin suprise is not no drop so if you want to you can buy it in the bazaar usually. Or you can craft it yourself, the recipe is below. The Planar Traveler's Manual is located on the shelf next to the NPC named Sir Geravaldin he sells the Ardathium volumes. The shelf you need is the one that Sir Geravaldin is facing also. If you face this book shelf, the book spawns on the lower right hand side of the shelf. Sir Geravaldin is located on the 2nd level above the druid spell merchants. The loc is - 93, + 977, + 66. It's on a 30 minute respawn timer.

Combine in a oven:

Pie Tin
Brown Gravy
Loaf of Bread
Trivial Hobgoblin Meat
Result:
Hobgoblin Surprise (Baking, >250 trivial)

Give Acomar Lothwol Hobgoblin Surprise and your Planar Traveler's Manual.

Acomar Lothwol says 'How delicious! You have done well here, I can't remember how long it's been since I've tasted a meal so fine. Take this book, it will certainly help you in your use of the magical arts. When you are ready, Cadelid Etord will give you your next lesson, so be sure to speak to him. Do not lose your book or else he may not appreciate you coming to class unprepared.'

You receive Beginners Magic Manual !