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Fiona’s comments from the Bookish Challenges group.

🌄 The First Quest: The Call to Adventure

The air is crisp as dawn breaks over your quiet village. Life has always been simple here — until today. A mysterious figure in a dark cloak arrives at the village gates, carrying a scroll sealed with an unfamiliar crest. They call for brave souls to leave the safety of the village and journey into the unknown.
As you step forward, the figure hands you the scroll. Inside, it reads:

“Choose your first step wisely, for your path will shape the fate of your journey…”

⚔️ Choose Your Path (Read one book):

The Forest Path 🌲

Prompt: Read a book with green on the cover.
Outcome: You follow winding trails into the forest. Strange whispers echo among the trees — something magical is watching.

The Mountain Pass ⛰️

Prompt: Read a book over 400 pages.
Outcome: The climb is harsh, but the view is breathtaking. High above the world, you find ruins carved into the cliffs — but they’re not abandoned.

The River Road 🌊

Prompt: Read a book set in another country.
Outcome: You journey along rushing waters, where merchants and wanderers trade stories. Yet rumors of bandits make every crossing dangerous.

The Shadowed Alley 🌑

Prompt: Read a book with "shadow" or "alley" in the title.
Outcome: You slip into the backstreets of a crumbling city. Eyes follow you from the shadows, and a dangerous secret is about to be uncovered.

Wolf 🐺

Loyal and fierce.
Advantage: “Hunter’s Nose” – Once, you may choose your next prompt instead of taking the one given.

Jennifer wrote: "Woooo I love this idea! Could I sign up too?"

Posted!

CHARACTER

Race/Class

Read a book from a genre you usually don't read.

This will determine your race/class.

Dungeons & Dragons Challenge



Sign-ups are open until February 28th.
The challenge is open-ended.

The Challenge

1. Comment here to sign up, and I will create a personal challenge thread for you.

2. You will create your adventurer step by step: first by reading for a race/class, then a weapon, then a companion. Each of these will come with a one-time-use advantage to help you later in the challenge.

3. After your character is ready, you will begin the journey. At each stage, you will face a short story and a choice of tasks. The book you choose to read will determine the path your story takes.

4. To move forward, you must read for at least one of the tasks presented. You can only choose one task per branch — but you may use your earned advantages to skip or bend a rule if you wish.

5. Please make a completion post in your thread using this template:

Book/Author:
Date completed:
Task:
How it fits:

6. If you feel stuck, you may use 5 points to skip a task.

7. Completing a task gives you 2 points. Completing the challenge gives you 25 points.

8. If you don't have a personal point account thread yet, request one here.

Jennifer wrote: "Hiiii could I get a point thread too? Thanks!!"

There you go!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Here is your personal point account and your first 3 points!

Points total: 3

Perfect, I'll get everything ready for you :)

The Forest Path 🌲

The forest deepens, its canopy swallowing the light. The whispers grow louder — part warning, part invitation. Ahead, the trail splits in two.

The Glade of Light ✨

Prompt: Read a book with flowers, trees, or plants on the cover.
Outcome: You step into a sunlit clearing where the forest spirit may aid you.

The Cursed Hollow 🌑

Prompt: Read a book with MPG Fantasy.
Outcome: Shadows slither between the roots — something old and dangerous stirs.

Catch the Killer!
Now is your time to reveal the culprit.
If you have a good feeling about who did it, please send me a DM with the name. Please do not post your answer in this thread.
If you'd like an extra clue, please let me know which of the following you'd like to buy. Please make sure you have enough points in your point account to buy the clue. I will send the clue via DM.

EXTRA CLUES
- shredded letter: 10 points
- security camera footage: 15 points
- crew log: 20 points
- the list found in Theo's cabin: 30 points

🚪 Step 7: Choose Three Extra Rooms

📚 A Private Library

10 points
1. Read a book about books 📖
2. Read a book with a bookish character 📚
3. Read a book with "library" or "bookstore" in the title 📕

🎬 A Home Theater

7 points

🏋️ A Personal Gym

5 points

🌿 A Garden or Greenhouse

3 points

🎨 An Art Studio

0 points

🏊 An Indoor Pool & Spa

10 points
1. Read a book with water on the cover 💦
2. Read a book that makes you feel calm or relaxed 🌸
3. Read a book set in a luxury location ✨

🎮 A Game Room

7 points

A Secret Hideaway/Nook

5 points

🧪 A Science Lab or Tech Room

3 points

🎭 A Music or Theater Room

0 points

Surprise

0 points

✅

I Hate It Here


Tasks:
1: Read a book where the protagonist is unhappy in their current situation.
2: Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
3: Read a book with a title that expresses a strong emotion.

Yes, sorry about that! Do you have a nickname by chance? Since we already have a Jennifer, that would make it a bit easier :)

Noted :)

The Shadowed Alley 🌑

The city’s twisting alleys conceal more than beggars and thieves. Every corner hides danger, but also opportunity.

The Thieves’ Guild 🗝️

Prompt: Read a book with a thief, spy, or morally grey character.
Outcome: In a smoky tavern cellar, the guild offers you a deal you can’t refuse.

The Haunted Manor 🕯️

Prompt: Read a book with a haunted house, mansion, or secretive family.
Outcome: A looming estate invites you inside — but the doors may not let you leave.

🌄 The First Quest: The Call to Adventure

The air is crisp as dawn breaks over your quiet village. Life has always been simple here — until today. A mysterious figure in a dark cloak arrives at the village gates, carrying a scroll sealed with an unfamiliar crest. They call for brave souls to leave the safety of the village and journey into the unknown.
As you step forward, the figure hands you the scroll. Inside, it reads:

“Choose your first step wisely, for your path will shape the fate of your journey…”

⚔️ Choose Your Path (Read one book):

The Forest Path 🌲

Prompt: Read a book with green on the cover.
Outcome: You follow winding trails into the forest. Strange whispers echo among the trees — something magical is watching.

The Mountain Pass ⛰️

Prompt: Read a book over 400 pages.
Outcome: The climb is harsh, but the view is breathtaking. High above the world, you find ruins carved into the cliffs — but they’re not abandoned.

The River Road 🌊

Prompt: Read a book set in another country.
Outcome: You journey along rushing waters, where merchants and wanderers trade stories. Yet rumors of bandits make every crossing dangerous.

The Shadowed Alley 🌑

Prompt: Read a book with "shadow" or "alley" in the title.
Outcome: You slip into the backstreets of a crumbling city. Eyes follow you from the shadows, and a dangerous secret is about to be uncovered.

Dragon Hatchling 🐉

Small but mighty.
Advantage: “Dragon’s Spark” – Once, replace any prompt with “read the book you’re most excited about right now.”