How to Charge Kharedsts Memoirs in OSRS A Complete Guide for Easy Teleports

If you’re an Old School RuneScape (OSRS) player, you know how annoying it can be to trek across the massive world of Gielinor, especially in Great Kourend. Enter Kharedst’s Memoirs, a nifty little book that makes teleporting around Kourend a breeze. As someone who’s been grinding OSRS for years, I’ve relied on this item to save countless hours of running. But here’s the catch: you need to charge it to keep those teleports flowing. In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to charge Kharedst’s Memoirs, share some personal tips from my own adventures, and throw in some practical advice to make your life easier. Ready to zip around Kourend like a pro? Let’s dive in!

Kharedst’s Memoirs is a wieldable book you get from the Client of Kourend quest. It’s not just a quest reward; it’s a game-changer for getting around Great Kourend’s five major cities: Hosidius, Piscarilius, Shayzien, Lovakengj, and Arceuus. Each teleport lands you near a patch of lancalliums, those fancy roses tied to the book’s lore. I remember the first time I got this book I thought, “Cool, a free teleport item!” But then I realized it needed pages and charges to work. Don’t worry, I’ll break it all down for you.

Why Should You Care About Charging It?

Why bother charging Kharedst’s Memoirs? Simple: it saves you time. Whether you’re chasing clue scrolls, tackling slayer tasks, or just exploring Kourend, this book is a lifesaver. Plus, it’s super budget-friendly compared to other teleport methods. No high Magic level needed, just a few runes and some questing. I’ve used it to zip to Hosidius for farming runs or Shayzien for slayer tasks, and it’s made my gameplay so much smoother. Ever tried running from Piscarilius to Arceuus on foot? Yeah, not fun.

Getting Kharedst’s Memoirs The First Step

Before you can charge the Memoirs, you need to get your hands on it. Here’s how:

Start the Client of Kourend Quest: Head to Port Piscarilius or Port Sarim and talk to Veos. This quest is newbie-friendly, takes about 20-30 minutes, and requires no specific skills. I breezed through it on my main account years ago, and it’s still one of the easiest quests in OSRS.
Claim the Book: Once you finish the quest, Veos hands over Kharedst’s Memoirs. If you lose it (like I did once, oops), you can reclaim it from Veos or Cabin Boy Herbert at Piscarilius docks. After completing A Kingdom Divided, it upgrades to the Book of the Dead, which you reclaim from Commander Fullore at Kourend Castle.

Pro tip: Keep this book in your bank when you’re not using it. I once accidentally dropped mine during a chaotic slayer task and panicked until I remembered Veos had my back.

Unlocking Teleport Locations

The Memoirs starts empty, like a blank notebook. To make it useful, you need to add torn pages from specific Kourend quests. Each page unlocks a teleport to one of the five cities and adds 20 charges to the book’s capacity. Here’s a table to keep it clear:

Quest	Page Name	Teleport Location	NPC to Reclaim Page
The Depths of Despair	Lunch by the Lancalliums	Hosidius	Lord Kandur Hosidius
The Queen of Thieves	The Fisher’s Flute	Piscarilius	Ceril Carnillean
Tale of the Righteous	History and Hearsay	Shayzien	Lord Shiro Shayzien
The Forsaken Tower	The Tattered Throne	Lovakengj	Lady Vulcana Lovakengj
The Ascent of Arceuus	Jewellery of Jubilation	Arceuus	Lord Trobin Arceuus

Each quest is pretty straightforward, but they do take a few hours total. I had a blast doing The Queen of Thieves because of its sneaky vibe, but The Forsaken Tower gave me a headache until I figured out the puzzle. If you lose a page before adding it to the Memoirs, just revisit the quest NPC to grab a replacement. Trust me, I learned this the hard way after misplacing “History and Hearsay” in my bank and searching for it like a madman.

There’s also a secret sixth page you can get by using a knife on the Memoirs. A message pops up saying, “While using your knife on the cover, a page hidden within a secret compartment falls out.” It’s cool for lore but doesn’t add charges or teleports. I found it while messing around one day, and it was a fun little surprise, even if it’s not super practical.

How to Charge Kharedst’s Memoirs Step by Step

Now, let’s get to the meat of it: charging the Memoirs. This part tripped me up when I first started, so I’ll make it crystal clear for you.

Step 1: Gather Your Runes

To charge the Memoirs, you need these runes for each charge:

1 Law rune
1 Body rune
1 Mind rune
1 Soul rune

As of April 2025, these runes cost about 320-330 coins per charge based on Grand Exchange prices. Not too pricey, right? I usually buy a stack of 100 of each rune to avoid constant trips to the GE. You can store them in a rune pouch to save inventory space, which is a game-changer when you’re out in Kourend. I learned to love my rune pouch after juggling runes like a clown during my early days.

Step 2: Head to the Old Memorial

To add charges, you need to visit the Old Memorial, a statue of King Kharedst IV located north of Land’s End and west of the Woodcutting Guild. Getting there is easy if you know the shortcuts:

Xeric’s Talisman: Teleport to Xeric’s Lookout and run southwest. This is my go-to because it’s quick.
Skills Necklace: Teleport to the Woodcutting Guild and head west. I use this when I’m already skilling nearby.
Ship to Land’s End: Talk to Veos at Port Piscarilius or Port Sarim for a free ride, then run north. This is great if you’re low on teleports.

The first time I went to the Old Memorial, I got lost because I didn’t realize it was so close to Land’s End. Now I just use my Xeric’s Talisman and I’m there in seconds.

Step 3: Charge the Book

Once you’re at the Old Memorial, do this:

Make sure you have the runes in your inventory or rune pouch.
Right-click the statue and select “Inspect” or use the Memoirs on it.
A dialogue pops up, and the game adds charges based on how many runes you have.

Each charge gives you 10 Magic XP, which is a nice little bonus if you’re training Magic. The Memoirs can hold up to 100 charges (20 per page added). If you’ve upgraded to the Book of the Dead after A Kingdom Divided, it can hold 250 charges. I maxed out my Memoirs’ charges once just to see how long it’d last me, and I was teleporting around Kourend for weeks without needing a recharge.

Common Problems and Fixes

Ever tried charging your Memoirs and nothing happened? Yeah, I’ve been there. Here are some common issues and how to fix them:

No Pages Added: You can’t charge the book without at least one page. Double-check that you’ve added pages from the quests. I once stood at the Old Memorial like an idiot, wondering why it wouldn’t work, only to realize I hadn’t added “Lunch by the Lancalliums.”
No Runes: Make sure you have all four rune types. Forgetting even one will stop the process. I keep a checklist in my head now: law, body, mind, soul.
Book Not in Inventory: You need the Memoirs in your inventory, not your bank. I’ve made this mistake more times than I’d like to admit.
Upgraded to Book of the Dead: If you’ve completed A Kingdom Divided, your Memoirs is now the Book of the Dead. Check your bank for it. I spent an hour searching for my Memoirs before realizing it had upgraded.

If you’re still stuck, the OSRS Wiki is your best friend. It’s saved me countless times when I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong.

Why the Book of the Dead Is Worth It

Once you complete A Kingdom Divided, your Kharedst’s Memoirs upgrades to the Book of the Dead. This bad boy holds 250 charges instead of 100 and lets you cast resurrection spells (if you’re into that Arceuus spellbook vibe). I upgraded mine last year, and it’s been a game-changer for longer slayer trips. The extra charges mean fewer trips to the Old Memorial, which is a blessing when you’re deep in a grind. Plus, it gives a +6 Magic bonus and +3 Prayer bonus, which is nice for a low-level item.

Tips and Tricks From My Experience

Over the years, I’ve picked up a few tricks to make charging and using Kharedst’s Memoirs a breeze:

Stock Up on Runes: Buy runes in bulk from the Grand Exchange. I usually grab 500 of each to avoid constant restocking. It’s cheaper in the long run.
Use a Rune Pouch: This saves so much inventory space. I got mine from Slayer rewards, and it’s been a lifesaver.
Add Pages Immediately: Don’t leave pages in your bank. I lost “The Fisher’s Flute” once because I forgot to add it, and it was a pain to track down Ceril Carnillean again.
Check Charges Regularly: Right-click the Memoirs and select “Check” to see how many charges you have left. I learned to do this after running out mid-clue scroll.
Combine with Other Teleports: Pair the Memoirs with a Xeric’s Talisman or Skills Necklace for maximum efficiency. I use the Memoirs for Kourend teleports and my Talisman for everything else.

Why Kharedst’s Memoirs Is a Must-Have

Let’s be real: OSRS is all about efficiency. Kharedst’s Memoirs is one of the most underrated items for getting around Kourend. It’s free to use (aside from rune costs), requires no high stats, and saves you hours compared to running or using pricier teleports. I’ve used it for everything from clue scrolls to farming runs to slayer tasks. The time I saved teleporting to Shayzien for a medium clue scroll step instead of running from Lovakengj? Priceless.

How Does It Compare to Other Teleports?

You might be wondering, “Why not just use a Xeric’s Talisman or fairy rings?” Good question! Here’s a quick comparison:

Kharedst’s Memoirs: Costs ~320-330 GP per teleport, no skill requirements, specific to Kourend cities. Great for low- and mid-level players.
Xeric’s Talisman: Costs lizardman fangs to charge, more versatile locations, but harder to obtain. I use this when I need to hit non-city spots in Kourend.
Fairy Rings: Requires Fairy Tale Part II and 40 Magic for the spell. More locations but less precise for Kourend cities. I only use fairy rings when I’m nowhere near Kourend.

For Kourend-specific travel, the Memoirs wins hands-down for its simplicity and low cost.

Lore Behind the Memoirs A Little Bonus

One thing I love about OSRS is the lore, and Kharedst’s Memoirs is packed with it. The book was a gift from King Kharedst IV to his daughter Rose, and each page tells a story of their outings in Kourend. Reading “History and Hearsay” gave me chills with its hints about the king’s paranoia and Xeric’s influence. If you’re a lore nerd like me, take a moment to read the pages as you add them. It makes the teleports feel like more than just a tool.

Final Thoughts

Charging Kharedst’s Memoirs is a simple process once you know the steps: get the book, add pages, gather runes, and visit the Old Memorial. As someone who’s been playing OSRS for years, I can’t stress enough how much this item has simplified my gameplay. Whether you’re a newbie just starting in Kourend or a veteran chasing efficiency, this book is a must-have. So, grab those runes, complete those quests, and start teleporting like a pro. Got a favorite Kourend teleport spot? Let me know in the comments I’m always curious to hear how other players use this awesome item!