Inscription leveling guide
Inscription in Cata Classic runs from 450 to 525 on 
Blackfallow Ink and 
Inferno Ink from milling Cataclysm herbs, which makes Herbalism the natural partner. The last two steps are expensive, so collect 
Volatile Life early. Counts are approximate: a recipe can turn green a few points earlier or later.
What to gather or buy
| Material | About |
|---|---|
| Blackfallow Ink |
30 |
 Burning Embers |
56 |
 Resilient Parchment |
130 |
 Common Parchment |
2 |
| Volatile Life |
84 |
 Volatile Fire, Air, Water or Earth |
24 |
Blackfallow Ink is made from 
Ashen Pigment. Burning Embers are the rare pigment from milling, and two make one Inferno Ink: the last steps need about 28. Parchment is sold by the trade supplies vendors, and the relic also needs a special material from the auction house.
Route
| Skill | Craft | Per craft |
|---|---|---|
| 450-460 |  Mysterious Fortune Card |
Blackfallow Ink, Resilient Parchment |
| 460-465 |  Scroll of Stamina IX |
Blackfallow Ink, 2 Resilient Parchment |
| 465-471 |  Glyph of Colossus Smash |
3 Blackfallow Ink, Common Parchment |
| 471-475 |  Scroll of Agility IX |
Blackfallow Ink, Resilient Parchment |
| 475-482 | Inferno Ink |
2 Burning Embers |
| 482-490 |  Origami Slime |
3 Resilient Parchment |
| 490-500 |  Origami Rock |
3 Resilient Parchment |
| 500-510 |  Origami Beetle |
3 Resilient Parchment |
| 510-520 |  Battle Tome,  Divine Companion or  Dungeoneering Guide |
10 Resilient Parchment, 8 Inferno Ink, 24 Volatile Life, 6 Volatile Fire, Air or Water |
| 520-525 |  Tattooed Eyeball,  Silver Inlaid Leaf or  Notched Jawbone |
12 Inferno Ink, 36 Volatile Life, 12  Volatile Water, Air or Earth, a special material |
Trainers and tips
- Illustrious Grand Master Inscription is taught by the inscription trainers in the capital cities, such as Stormwind City and Orgrimmar, from character level 75.
- The three Origami recipes drop in Vashj’ir, Deepholm and Uldum. A recipe does not drop again while you have it in your bags or bank.
Forged Documents cost only a Blackfallow Ink and a Resilient Parchment but can be made once a day, which is a cheap but slow way through 510-520. 
Dust of Disappearance can replace Origami Slime.