If you are awaiting mail from Raffik, you can go to the Village of Shin and talk with Jerol of the Norrathian Express to see about its delivery status.
When you achieve crafting level 90 you will receive a mail from Raffik.
Find Raffik in Goahmari Village in Great Divide at ( 307, -15, 512 ) .
Search the library in Thurgadin Harbor at ( 1088, -456, 506 ) for five gryphon research books. The books are called "Gryphon Research," and are trackable with Track Resources.