Rebecca’s Comments (group member since Nov 01, 2011)

Rebecca’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Oooh this one takes some strategy! I love it!

9/21/25 Attacks
Twins hired (drops doubled)

ATTACK – Brown Bat
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 7 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Brown Bat: 3-3 (shield and rock and fence) =1 Attack, 16 Health

-Kitty attacks Bat (3 AP)==> Bat 13 HP
-Hero Attacks Bat with Sword (28 AP) => Bat DEAD

Reward: 1 Experience, 1 Bat Wing
Hero: 7 + 2 (rock and orb or water) HP = 9 HP
(hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Drop Bear
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 9 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Drop Bear: 8-3 (shield and rock and fence) =5 Attack 15 Health

--Kitty attacks Bear (3 AP)==> Bat 12 HP
Hero attacks Bear (28 AP) ==>BEAR DEAD

Reward: 1 Experience, 1 Drop Bear Meat
Hero: 9 + 2 (rock and orb or water) HP = 11 HP

(hide spoiler)]

ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 11 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)
Greater Sewer Rat: 8-3 (shield and rock and fence) =5 Attack 20 Health

-Kitty attacks Rat (3 AP)==> Rat 17 HP
-Hero attacks Rat (28 AP) ==>Rat DEAD
Reward: 2 Experience, 1 Rat Tail
Hero now: HP 11 + 2 = 13 HP (rock and orb) (hide spoiler)]


ATTACK – Nook Squirrel
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 13 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Nook Squirrel: 10-3 (shield and rock and fence) = 7 Attack 20 Health

- Uses Earth magik to summon 2nd Nook Squirrel

-Kitty attacks Squirrel (3 AP)==> Squirrel 17 HP
-Hero Attacks Squirrel with Sword (28 AP) => Squirrel DEAD
-2nd squirrel attacks Hero (7 AP) ⇒ 6 HP

-Hero Attacks 2ND Squirrel with Sword (28 AP) => Squirrel DEAD

Reward: (Per Squirrel) 2 experience, 1 Nook Squirrel Carcass x 2
Hero: 6 + 2 (rock and orb) = 8 HP (hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Goblin Guard
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 8 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Goblin Guard 10-3 (shield and rock and fence) =7 Attack 30 Health

-Kitty attacks GG (3 AP) ⇒ GG 27 HP
-Hero attacks GG with Sword (28 attack) => Goblin Guard DEAD

Reward: 2 Experience, 1 Goblin Bone
Hero: 8 + 2 HP = 10 HP (rock and orb) (hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Kindlecorn
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 10 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
Dragon familiar (+1 gold from monster)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Kindlecorn: 20-3 (shield and rock and fence)= 17 Attack 80 Health
*summoned 9/20/25 with 3 Nook Squirrel Carcasses*

Hero takes 1 major heal potion (+15 HP) ⇒ Hero 25 HP
Kitty attacks Kindlecorn (3 AP) ⇒ Kindlecorn 77 HP
Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (28 AP) => Kindlecorn 49 HP
Kindlecorn attacks Hero (17 AP) ⇒ Hero 8 HP

Hero takes 1 major heal potion (+15 HP) ⇒ Hero 23 HP
Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (28 AP) => Kindlecorn 21 HP
Kindlecorn attacks Hero (17 AP) ⇒ Hero 6 HP

Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (30 attack) => Kindlecorn DEAD

Reward: 5 experience, 1 Kindlecorn meat, 1 Kindlecorn pelt, 4 gold (with dragon familiar).
Hero: 6 + 2 (rock and orb) HP = 8 HP
(hide spoiler)]

ATTACK - Kelpie - 9/7/25 (Timed - once every two weeks)
(view spoiler)[
Kelpies are weak against Air spells, strong against Fire. You can't use sword or staff to attack it, as they just split apart and reform afterwards.

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems), starting HP = 8
Whirlwind - 10 AP + 1 (shard) = 11 AP - weak to Air doubles the base value --> 2x11= 22 AP + 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 26 TO START
1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)*
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Kelpie : 10-3=7 Attack, 30 Health

Round 1:
Cat + Lucky 13 collar (3 AP) ==> Kelpie 27 HP
Hero uses slingshot (-1AP) => Kelpie 26 HP
Hero attacks Kelpie (26 attack) ==> DEAD

Hero: 8 HP + 2 = 10 HP
Rewards: 3XP and 1 seaweed-y smelling patch of Kelpie Skin
Used: 1 Carrot + 1 Snap Pea for Air spell + 1 nut (hide spoiler)]

Attack - Splintercat
(view spoiler)[
Summon with 3 pieces of drop bear meat, vulnerable to earth spells but highly resistant to air magik.
Splintercat - 8-3= 5 attack, 32 health

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems), starting HP 10HP
Tremor (Earth) = 1 Bird Feather + 1 Clump of Dirt + shard = 11 AP *2 = 22 AP
1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1) + Falcon (+1 every other) = 26 + cat
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Cat attacks Splintercat (3 attack) ==>Hero 27 HP
Hero uses slingshot (-1AP) => Splintercat 26 HP
Hero attacks Splintercat with tremor (26 attack) ==>Hero DEAD

*used 3 pieces of drop bear meat, 1 Bird Feather + 1 Clump of Dirt, + 1 nut

Reward (per Splintercat): 2 XP, 1 Tree Branch
Hero now: HP = 10 + 2 = 12 HP (rock and orb) (hide spoiler)]

9/14/25 Attacks
Twins hired (drops doubled)

ATTACK – Brown Bat
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 20 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Brown Bat: 3-3 (shield and rock and fence) =1 Attack, 16 Health

-Kitty attacks Bat (3 AP)==> Bat 13 HP
-Hero Attacks Bat with Sword (28 AP) => Bat DEAD

Reward: 1 Experience, 1 Bat Wing
Hero: 20 + 2 (rock and orb or water) HP = 22 HP
(hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Drop Bear
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 22 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Drop Bear: 8-3 (shield and rock and fence) =5 Attack 15 Health

--Kitty attacks Bear (3 AP)==> Bat 12 HP
Hero attacks Bear (28 AP) ==>BEAR DEAD

Reward: 1 Experience, 1 Drop Bear Meat
Hero: 22 + 2 (rock and orb or water) HP = 24 HP

(hide spoiler)]

ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 24 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)
Greater Sewer Rat: 8-3 (shield and rock and fence) =5 Attack 20 Health

-Kitty attacks Rat (3 AP)==> Rat 17 HP
-Hero attacks Rat (28 AP) ==>Rat DEAD
Reward: 2 Experience, 1 Rat Tail
Hero now: HP 24 + 2 = 26 HP (rock and orb) (hide spoiler)]


ATTACK – Nook Squirrel
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 26 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Nook Squirrel: 10-3 (shield and rock and fence) = 7 Attack 20 Health

- Uses Earth magik to summon 2nd Nook Squirrel

-Kitty attacks Squirrel (3 AP)==> Squirrel 17 HP
-Hero Attacks Squirrel with Sword (28 AP) => Squirrel DEAD
-2nd squirrel attacks Hero (7 AP) ⇒ 19 HP

-Hero Attacks 2ND Squirrel with Sword (28 AP) => Squirrel DEAD

Reward: (Per Squirrel) 2 experience, 1 Nook Squirrel Carcass x 2
Hero: 19 + 2 (rock and orb) = 21 HP (hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Goblin Guard
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 21 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Goblin Guard 10-3 (shield and rock and fence) =7 Attack 30 Health

-Kitty attacks GG (3 AP) ⇒ GG 27 HP
-Hero attacks GG with Sword (28 attack) => Goblin Guard DEAD

Reward: 2 Experience, 1 Goblin Bone
Hero: 21 + 2 HP = 23 HP (rock and orb) (hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Kindlecorn
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 23 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
Dragon familiar (+1 gold from monster)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Kindlecorn: 20-3 (shield and rock and fence)= 17 Attack 80 Health
*summoned 9/13/25 with 3 Nook Squirrel Carcasses*

Kitty attacks Kindlecorn (3 AP) ⇒ Kindlecorn 77 HP
Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (28 AP) => Kindlecorn 49 HP
Kindlecorn attacks Hero (17 AP) ⇒ Hero 6 HP

Hero takes 1 major heal potion (+15 HP) ⇒ Hero 21 HP
Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (28 AP) => Kindlecorn 21 HP
Kindlecorn attacks Hero (17 AP) ⇒ Hero 5 HP

Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (30 attack) => Kindlecorn DEAD

Reward: 5 experience, 1 Kindlecorn meat, 1 Kindlecorn pelt, 4 gold (with dragon familiar).
Hero: 5 + 2 (rock and orb) HP = 7 HP
(hide spoiler)]

The Teapot Conspiracy
“It’s just tea,” said the Duchess. “Perfectly ordinary tea.”
Which would have been convincing if the spoon hadn’t just tried to strangle the maid.

Rumours are steeping across the land—someone’s enchanted the royal teapot, and now every pot of tea brewed within the castle walls has... effects. Sleepwalking guards, dancing cutlery, highly opinionated biscuits. Her Majesty suspects sabotage. Or possibly a prank gone very, very wrong.

You have been summoned to the High Kitchen as the Kingdom’s most reliable disaster-containment specialist (you read one book on herbology once and haven't exploded anything important in weeks). Investigate the source of the chaos and restore order to teatime.

Complete the following tasks to get to the bottom of the conspiracy:

1. The Cursed Cup – Read a book with a teacup or teapot on the cover.
9/20/25

2. Kitchen Confidential – Read a book featuring chef or baker as the main character.
Murder at the Lemonberry Tea 9/9/2025

3. Earl Grey Enigma – Read a whodunnit involving an inheritance and/or poisoning.
Assault and Pepper 3/19/2025

4. Sip Happens – Read a humorous or absurd book that leans into the ridiculous.
Love Bites 9/5/2025

5. Spell-It-Out: T-E-A-P-O-T – Use standard spell-it-out rules.
T A Time of Love and Tartan 1/25/2025
E Emmeline - Fatal Brouhaha 4/14/2025
A [b ook:A Fashionably French Murder] 4/23/2025
P The Perfect Stranger 3/30/2025
O O'Donnell - No Comfort for the Dead 2/1/2025
T The Missing Half 5/6/2025

6. Crumble the Conspiracy – Read a book where the main character is part of a secret society or works for an intelligence agency.
Kills Well with Others 3/26/2025

The investigation is a success. The culprit turns out to be the castle butler, who mistakenly spiked the royal tea with one of Bill the Alchemist’s experimental concoctions, having confused it for lemon juice which Queen Skye loves to be added into her afternoon tea. He has since been reassigned to polishing helmets well away from anything remotely herbal, alchemical, or liquid.

Reward: 12 XP + 10 Herbs (for your next tea).

9/7/25 Attacks
Twins hired (drops doubled)

ATTACK – Brown Bat
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 15 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Brown Bat: 3-3 (shield and rock and fence) =1 Attack, 16 Health

-Kitty attacks Bat (3 AP)==> Bat 13 HP
-Hero Attacks Bat with Sword (28 AP) => Bat DEAD

Reward: 1 Experience, 1 Bat Wing
Hero: 15 + 2 (rock and orb or water) HP = 17 HP
(hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Drop Bear
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 17 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Drop Bear: 8-3 (shield and rock and fence) =5 Attack 15 Health

--Kitty attacks Bear (3 AP)==> Bat 12 HP
Hero attacks Bear (28 AP) ==>BEAR DEAD

Reward: 1 Experience, 1 Drop Bear Meat
Hero: 17 + 2 (rock and orb or water) HP = 19 HP

(hide spoiler)]

ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 19 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)
Greater Sewer Rat: 8-3 (shield and rock and fence) =5 Attack 20 Health

-Kitty attacks Rat (3 AP)==> Rat 17 HP
-Hero attacks Rat (28 AP) ==>Rat DEAD
Reward: 2 Experience, 1 Rat Tail
Hero now: HP 19 + 2 = 21 HP (rock and orb) (hide spoiler)]


ATTACK – Nook Squirrel
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 21 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Nook Squirrel: 10-3 (shield and rock and fence) = 7 Attack 20 Health

- Uses Earth magik to summon 2nd Nook Squirrel

-Kitty attacks Squirrel (3 AP)==> Squirrel 17 HP
-Hero Attacks Squirrel with Sword (28 AP) => Squirrel DEAD
-2nd squirrel attacks Hero (7 AP) ⇒ 14 HP

-Hero Attacks 2ND Squirrel with Sword (28 AP) => Squirrel DEAD

Reward: (Per Squirrel) 2 experience, 1 Nook Squirrel Carcass x 2
Hero: 14 + 2 (rock and orb) = 16 HP (hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Goblin Guard
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 16 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Goblin Guard 10-3 (shield and rock and fence) =7 Attack 30 Health

-Kitty attacks GG (3 AP) ⇒ GG 27 HP
-Hero attacks GG with Sword (28 attack) => Goblin Guard DEAD

Reward: 2 Experience, 1 Goblin Bone
Hero: 16 + 2 HP = 18 HP (rock and orb) (hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Kindlecorn
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 18 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 28 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
Dragon familiar (+1 gold from monster)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Kindlecorn: 20-3 (shield and rock and fence)= 17 Attack 80 Health
*summoned 9/6/25 with 3 Nook Squirrel Carcasses*

Hero takes 1 major heal potion (+15 HP) ⇒ Hero 33 HP
Kitty attacks Kindlecorn (3 AP) ⇒ Kindlecorn 77 HP
Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (28 AP) => Kindlecorn 49 HP
Kindlecorn attacks Hero (17 AP) ⇒ Hero 16 HP

Hero takes 1 major heal potion (+15 HP) ⇒ Hero 31 HP
Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (28 AP) => Kindlecorn 21 HP
Kindlecorn attacks Hero (17 AP) ⇒ Hero 14 HP

Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (30 attack) => Kindlecorn DEAD

Reward: 5 experience, 1 Kindlecorn meat, 1 Kindlecorn pelt, 4 gold (with dragon familiar).
Hero: 14 + 2 (rock and orb) HP = 16 HP
(hide spoiler)]

ATTACK - Kelpie - 9/7/25 (Timed - once every two weeks)
(view spoiler)[
Kelpies are weak against Air spells, strong against Fire. You can't use sword or staff to attack it, as they just split apart and reform afterwards.

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems), starting HP = 16
Whirlwind - 10 AP + 1 (shard) = 11 AP - weak to Air doubles the base value --> 2x11= 22 AP + 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 26 TO START
1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)*
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Kelpie : 10-3=7 Attack, 30 Health

Round 1:
Cat + Lucky 13 collar (3 AP) ==> Kelpie 27 HP
Hero uses slingshot (-1AP) => Kelpie 26 HP
Hero attacks Kelpie (26 attack) ==> DEAD

Hero: 16 HP + 2 = 18 HP
Rewards: 3XP and 1 seaweed-y smelling patch of Kelpie Skin
Used: 1 Carrot + 1 Snap Pea for Air spell + 1 nut (hide spoiler)]

Attack - Splintercat
(view spoiler)[
Summon with 3 pieces of drop bear meat, vulnerable to earth spells but highly resistant to air magik.
Splintercat - 8-3= 5 attack, 32 health

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems), starting HP = 18 HP
Tremor (Earth) = 1 Bird Feather + 1 Clump of Dirt + shard = 11 AP *2 = 22 AP
1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1) + Falcon (+1 every other) = 26 + cat
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Cat attacks Splintercat (3 attack) ==>Hero 27 HP
Hero uses slingshot (-1AP) => Splintercat 26 HP
Hero attacks Splintercat with tremor (26 attack) ==>Hero DEAD

*used 3 pieces of drop bear meat, 1 Bird Feather + 1 Clump of Dirt, + 1 nut

Reward (per Splintercat): 2 XP, 1 Tree Branch
Hero now: HP = 18 + 2 = 20 HP (rock and orb) (hide spoiler)]

Attack - • Great Novel Dragon - Sept 4 2025
- The king of all dragons, the Great Novel Dragon has been featured in stories far and wide. To fell this mighty beast you must be the strongest of all the hero's in all the lands in all the worlds in all the universes and so on and so forth.
25 Attack 150 Health

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 sword (18 base attack), 15 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
PPP in use
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) , 1 Dog (+4), 1 Horse (+2), 1 Falcon (+2 every other turn) = 31 to start
1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+6)*
1 Pet rock (-2 AP for monster and +2 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

PPP potion in use

Round 1: Dragon (22 attack, 150 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 35 HP
Kitty attacks monster (-6 AP) ⇒ Dragon 144 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword 31 AP ⇒ Dragon 113 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 13 HP

Round 2: Dragon (22 attack, 113 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 33 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword 31 AP ⇒ Dragon 82 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 11 HP

Round 3: Dragon (22 attack, 82 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 31 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword 33 AP ⇒ Dragon 49 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 9 HP

Round 4: Dragon (22 attack, 49 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 29 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword 33 AP ⇒ Dragon 16 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 7 HP

Round 5: Dragon (22 attack, 16 HP)
Hero attacks monster with sword 35 AP ⇒ Dragon DEAD
- Reward: 50 Experience, Title of Power (The next NBRC newsletter will hail your praise as the "Great Novel Dragon Slayer" and you will receive a place in the Hall of Fame.)

Hero: 7 + 3 = 10 HP

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Attack - The Ghost of the Great Novel Dragon - Sept 4 2025

Once the undisputed king of all dragons, this legendary beast rages against the injustice of its own demise. Not even its fame in fairy tales across countless lands, worlds, and universes can soothe its wrath. To defeat this enraged spectral colossus, you must be the strongest of all heroes, across all realities.

50 Attack 300 Health

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 sword (18 base attack), 10 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
PPP in use
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) , 1 Dog (+4), 1 Horse (+2), 1 Falcon (+2 every other turn) = 31 to start
1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+6)*
1 Pet rock (-2 AP for monster and +2 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Re-animation Potion
PPP potion in use

Round 1: Dragon (50 attack, 300 HP)
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+30 HP) ⇒ Hero 40 HP
Hero uses 1 shield potion ⇒ Dragon 50/2 = 25 -3 = 22 AP
Kitty attacks monster (-6 AP) ⇒ Dragon 294 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword 31 AP ⇒ 263 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 18 HP

Round 2: Dragon (50 attack, 263 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 38 HP
Hero uses 1 shield potion ⇒ Dragon 50/2 = 25 -3 = 22 AP
Hero attacks monster with sword 31 AP ⇒ 232 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 16 HP

Round 3: Dragon (50 attack, 232 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 36 HP
Hero uses 1 shield potion ⇒ Dragon 50/2 = 25 -3 = 22 AP
Hero attacks monster with sword 33 AP ⇒ 199 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 14 HP

Round 4: Dragon (50 attack, 199 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 34 HP
Hero uses 1 shield potion ⇒ Dragon 50/2 = 25 -3 = 22 AP
Hero attacks monster with sword 33 AP ⇒ 166 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 12 HP

Round 5: Dragon (50 attack, 166 HP)
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+30 HP) ⇒ Hero 40 HP (max)
Hero uses 1 shield potion ⇒ Dragon 50/2 = 25 -3 = 22 AP
Hero attacks monster with sword 35 AP ⇒ 131 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 18 HP

Round 5: Dragon (50 attack, 131 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 38 HP
Hero uses 1 shield potion ⇒ Dragon 50/2 = 25 -3 = 22 AP
Hero attacks monster with sword 35 AP ⇒ 96 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 16 HP

Round 6: Dragon (50 attack, 96 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 36 HP
Hero uses 1 shield potion ⇒ Dragon 50/2 = 25 -3 = 22 AP
Hero attacks monster with sword 37 AP ⇒ 59 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 14 HP

Round 7: Dragon (50 attack, 59 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 34 HP
Hero uses 1 shield potion ⇒ Dragon 50/2 = 25 -3 = 22 AP
Hero attacks monster with sword 37 AP ⇒ 22 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 12 HP

Round 8: Dragon (50 attack, 59 HP)
Hero attacks monster with sword 39 AP ⇒ DEAD

Reward: 50 Experience, The Shadow of the Title of Power (A completely useless but undeniably impressive spectral trophy—perfect for displaying next to your equally useless Title of Power.)

Hero: 12 + 3 HP = 15 HP

Okay I'm thinking this how it works.... and then I can add the pets on, after I take the half?

Thank you so much!!

I have a question and I KNOW it's been answered before, but I want to double check.

For any instance where your weapon only gets only half their usual damage... this includes weapon extras right?

So if I have the Growth Weapon Enhancement and Orb of Earth and Combat hat, do I add all of those before taking half?

Round 1:
Level 16 Staff (18 base attack), + Growth Weapon Enhancement (+1) + Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) /2 = 11.5 rounded down to 11

Round 2:
Level 16 Staff (18 base attack), + Growth Weapon Enhancement (+2) + Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) /2 = 11

etc?

Attack - The Ghost of the Great Blue Dragon

This spectral ruler of the seas, lakes, streams, inlets, and fjords (plus any other body of water you can name) is a slippery foe. Both your weapons and all spells deal only half their usual damage against it. However, its watery essence reacts strangely to healing magic—each time you use a healing potion, the blue dragon loses 5 health points.

30 Attack 120 Health

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 sword (18 base attack), 6 HP
*** sword half damage***
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
PPP in use
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) , 1 Dog (+4), 1 Horse (+2), 1 Falcon (+2 every other turn) = 31 to start
1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+6)*
1 Pet rock (-2 AP for monster and +2 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Re-animation Potion
PPP potion in use

Round 1: Dragon (27 attack, 120 HP) (Hero Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), + Growth Weapon Enhancement (+1) + Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) /2 = 11.5 rounded down to 11 +4 dog, +2 horse, +2 falcon = 19 AP)
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+ HP) ⇒ Hero 36 HP
Heal potion (+5AP) ⇒ Dragon 115 HP
Kitty attacks monster (-6 AP) ⇒ 109 AP
Hero attacks monster with sword (19 AP) ⇒ Dragon 90 HP
Dragon 90 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 9 HP

Round 2: Dragon (27 attack, 90 HP) (Hero Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), + Growth Weapon Enhancement (+2) + Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) /2 = 12 +4 dog, +2 horse = 18 AP)
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+ 30 HP) ⇒ Hero 39 HP
Heal potion (+5AP) ⇒ Dragon 85 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword (18 AP) ⇒ Dragon 67 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (28 AP) ⇒ Hero 12 HP

Round 3: Dragon (27 attack, 67 HP) (Hero Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), + Growth Weapon Enhancement (+3) + Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) /2 = 12.5 rounded down to 12 +4 dog, +2 horse, +2 falcon = 20 AP)
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+ 20 HP) ⇒ Hero 32 HP
Heal potion (+5AP) ⇒ Dragon 62 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword (20 AP) ⇒ Dragon 42 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 5 HP

Round 4: (27 attack, 42 HP) (Hero Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), + Growth Weapon Enhancement (+4) + Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) /2 = 13 +4 dog, +2 horse = 19 AP)
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+ 30 HP) ⇒ Hero 35 HP
Heal potion (+5AP) ⇒ Dragon 37 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword (19 AP) ⇒ Dragon 18 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 8 HP

Round 5: (28 attack, 20 HP) (Hero Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), + Growth Weapon Enhancement (+5) + Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) /2 = 13.5 rounded down to 13 +4 dog, +2 horse, +2 falcon = 21 AP)
Hero attacks monster with 21 AP) ⇒ Dragon DEAD

Reward: 30 Experience, The Shadow of the Orb of Water (Restores +1 HP at the end of a single battle. Disappears after first use.)

Hero: 8 + 2 = 10 hp
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Attack - The Ghost of the Great Yellow Dragon

This spectral beast commands the skies—yes, like all flying dragons, but this one does it with extra flair. Your best advantage? Bat wings. By using 2 bat wings in a turn, you can take to the skies and fight the ghost on its own turf, increasing your attack power by 5.

30 Attack 160 Health

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 sword (18 base attack), 10 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
PPP in use
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) , 1 Dog (+4), 1 Horse (+2), 1 Falcon (+2 every other turn) = 31 to start
1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+6)*
1 Pet rock (-2 AP for monster and +2 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Re-animation Potion
PPP potion in use

Round 1: Dragon (27 attack, 160 HP)
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+ HP) ⇒ Hero 40 HP
Hero uses 2 bat wings (+5 hero attack)
Kitty attacks monster (-6 AP) ⇒ Dragon 154 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword 36 AP ⇒ 118 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 13 HP

Round 2: Dragon (27 attack, 118 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+ HP) ⇒ Hero 33 HP
Hero uses 2 bat wings (+5 hero attack)
Hero attacks monster with sword (36 AP) ⇒ Dragon 82 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 6 HP

Round 3: Dragon (27 attack, 82 HP)
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+ 30 HP) ⇒ Hero 36 HP
Hero uses 2 bat wings (+5 hero attack)
Hero attacks monster with sword (38 AP) ⇒ Dragon 44 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 9 HP

Round 4: Dragon (27 attack, 44 HP)
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+ 30 HP) ⇒ Hero 39 HP
Hero uses 2 bat wings (+5 hero attack)
Hero attacks monster with sword (38 AP) ⇒ Dragon 6 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 12 HP

Round 5: Dragon (27 attack, 12 HP)
Hero attacks monster with 35 AP ⇒ Dragon DEAD

Reward: 30 Experience, Orb of Air (For a quest requiring 4 or more items, this reduces the required amount by 1. Only applies to Find Items Eligible quests. Disappears after first use.)

Hero: 12 + 3 HP = 15 HP

Attack - The Ghost of the Great Red Dragon

A spectral, fire-wreathed beast with a single molten eye that gleams with the embers of its past fury. This ghostly apparition is steeped in magic, making it particularly resistant to magical attacks. Your magic staff and spells deal only half their usual damage, but your sword gains +2 AP against this beast. Other physical weapons function as normal.

Ghost dragon: 30 Attack 100 Health

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), 16 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
PPP in use
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) , 1 Dog (+4), 1 Horse (+2), 1 Falcon (+2 every other turn) = 31 to start
1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+6)*
1 Pet rock (-2 AP for monster and +2 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)
**sword +2 for this battle**

Re-animation Potion
PPP potion

Round 1: Dragon (28 attack, 100 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potions (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 36 HP
Kitty attacks monster (-6 AP) ⇒ Dragon 94 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword (33 AP) ⇒ Dragon 61 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (28 AP) ⇒ Hero 8 HP

Round 2: Dragon (28 attack, 61 HP)
Hero takes 2 heal potions (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 38 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword (33 AP) ⇒ Dragon 28 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (28 AP) ⇒ Hero 10 HP

Round 3: Dragon (28 attack, 28 HP)
Hero attacks monster with sword (35 AP) ⇒ Dragon DEAD

Reward: 30 Experience, The Shadow of the Orb of Fire (Grants +3 attack to a magic staff for a single battle. Disappears after first use.)

Hero: 10 + 2 HP = 12 HP

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Attack - The Ghost of the Great Green Dragon

This spectral beast prowls the catacombs beneath mountains of steel, its ethereal form almost impervious to the slash of a sword. However, magic can weaken its spectral armor. Your sword deals only half its usual damage, but your magic staff and spells gain +2 attack power against this foe.

36 Attack 80 Health -

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 15 Staff (17 base attack), 12 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
PPP in use
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1) , 1 Dog (+4), 1 Horse (+2), 1 Falcon (+2 every other turn) = 30 to start
1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+6)*
1 Pet rock (-2 AP for monster and +2 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)
**staff +2 for this battle**

Re-animation Potion
PPP potion in use

Round 1: Dragon (34 attack, 80 HP)
Hero takes 1 heal potions, 1 major heal potion (+25 HP) ⇒ Hero 37 HP
Kitty attacks monster (-6 AP) ⇒ Dragon 74 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword (32 AP) ⇒ Dragon 42 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (34 AP) ⇒ Hero 3 HP

Round 2: Dragon (34 attack, 42 HP)
Hero takes 2 major heal potions, 1 minor heal potion (+35 HP) ⇒ Hero 38 HP
Hero attacks monster with sword (32 AP) ⇒ Dragon 10 HP
Dragon attacks Hero (34 AP) ⇒ Hero 4 HP

Round 3: Dragon (34 attack, 10 HP)
Hero attacks monster with sword (34 AP) ⇒ Dragon DEAD

Reward: 30 Experience, The Shadow of the Orb of Earth (Grants + 3 attack to a sword for a single battle. Disappears after first use.)

Hero: 4 + 2 = 6 hp

Sir Bargainbeak's Rare Finds

Sir Bargainbeak has a list of rare books he’s searching for. All books must have fewer than 1,000 ratings on Goodreads at the time you started reading them.

Find these treasures:
1. Books Bound in History – Read a book featuring a hidden treasure, or an ancient or historical artifact. By the Horns 8/22/2025
2. Secrets of the Lost – Read a book about a lost civilization or forgotten place. Barbarian Alien 8/31/2025
3. The Fabled Tome – Read a book that prominently features a particular book. The Library Game 3/18/25 duplicated
4. Epicurean Adventures – Read a book with food or cooking as an important theme. (“Even knights need to eat!” Sir Bargainbeak squawks.) Sour Crime Donuts 8/27/2025 (50 ratings)
5. Feathered Friends – Read a book with a bird on the cover or a bird featured prominently in the story. Bargainbeak insists this is a personal favorite. 6/10/2025 (452 ratings)
6. The Discount Diamond – Read a book you acquired for under $5 that feels like a rare and priceless treasure to you. The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer 9/3/2025 (384 ratings)

For completing the quest, you will be rewarded with 6 XP, and 2 of Sir Bargainbeak’s Lucky Feathers (Sir Bargainbeak’s Lucky Feather guarantees a 50% discount on your next item purchase from Jack’s Store)

The Bone-Afide Problem - 9/4/25

To banish the ballroom bone brigade, complete these tasks:
1. The Skeleton Key – Read a book where hidden doors or a secret room are involved.
We Won't All Survive 6/17/2025
2. Brittle Bones – Read a book where a main character is recovering from injury.
The Enchanted Greenhouse 7/17/2025
3. Bone to Pick – Read a book featuring a long-standing feud.
The Late-Night Witches 8/23/2025
4. Dance Macabre – Read a book with people dancing on the cover.
4/7/25 duplicated
5. Cursed Marrow – Read a book with a curse word in the text. Quote the sentence containing the curse word.
Death of an Ex
“None of that sh1t happened”7/2/2025
6. Bag of Bones – Gather 25 Bat Wings and 10 Balls of Wool to stitch together a sack big enough to corral the reveling skeletons.


You did it! The castle is once again skeleton-free. Nick the Necromancer is grateful for your help in containing the bony bedlam, and rewards you with 5 XP and 3 Potion Tokens.

Any chance of another unused egg from this week? I am so close to upgrading my sword!

9/4/25

The Prince and his Date-scapades

To help the Prince in his search for a kindred spirit:
• Read 3 books on or about courtship or dating (fiction or nonfiction—he’s open-minded).
1 Ladies in Hating 9/4/2025
2 Falling Like Leaves 8/25/2025
3 Love at First Sighting 8/11/2025

• Read 2 books written in prose that include a quoted poem or song (minimum four lines). The Prince insists his Heart & Heir profile must include at least one sincere stanza—and no, it can’t be about potatoes again. Slightly offended by the potato comment, you decide to share the poems in the Local Tavern to gauge whether they’re romantic enough based on the patrons’ reactions. (Don’t forget to share the poems for this task to be complete.)

1 The Revolving Door of Life 1/3/2025
2 he Revolving Door of Life 1/3/2025 duplicated

The remarkable thing about love
Is that it is freely available
Is as plentiful as oxygen
Is as joyous as a burn in spate
And need never run out.


• Read a book where a character suffers from social anxiety but manages to befriend someone—whether the relationship turns romantic or remains platonic.

A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love 9/2/2025

• Gather 3 Roses—take a flattering picture of the Prince while he’s scenting the flowers. It’ll make a smashing profile picture.

Use 3 roses

• Read a book that genuinely satisfied you—one that earned a 5-star rating. You won’t know beforehand, of course—but that’s the beauty (and gamble) of dating someone you’ve never met. Rowan wants examples with positive outcomes. (This book must be fresh, that means read after the quest was published)

You Are Fatally Invited 1/17/2025

Success! With your help, Rowan sends off his profile—tastefully illustrated, mildly poetic, and entirely sincere. Several responses arrive within a week, including one from a charming Paperville prince and another from a Kindletopia princess who’s also allergic to large crowds. Rowan is quietly thrilled. Courtship might not be so terrifying after all.

Your reward: 15 XP and the satisfaction of being such a good wingman—or wingwoman.

How's this for a sweet poem:

"The remarkable thing about love
Is that it is freely available
Is as plentiful as oxygen
Is as joyous as a burn in spate
And need never run out."

And I will be duplicating this book because the poem is so perfect!

Phew I have finally finished Alchemy That II! I would like to purchase 3 Re-animation Potions please *hands over 150 gold*

Alchemy That! Part II: The Spectral Brew

Pre-requisite: You must complete Alchemy That! quest before attempting Part II (if you haven't already).

The Alchemist is asking for fresh ingredients as he brews the potion.
!!!Only fresh books can be used for this quest, i.e. read after 6/1/25!!!

1. The Essence of Past Battles
“First, we’ll need the essence of a worthy adversary. Read a book featuring a duel, battle, or fight scene—it must really make you feel the adrenaline rising.”
(“Perfect! The potion's starting to look dangerous now.”)
Fifty-Fifty 6/4/25

2. Ghostly Whispers
“Next, I need something spooky—a whisper from beyond the grave, if you will. Read a book with a ghost, spirit, or other spectral being in it. And no, that romance novel with the ‘hauntingly handsome hero’ doesn’t count.”
(“Ah, now it’s bubbling! A good sign!”)
Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon 6/1/25

3. Shadowed Memories
“This step requires an emotional touch. We need the memory of loss. Read a book where a character mourns, grieves, or faces some kind of profound personal loss. The potion feeds on sadness, you see. For, uh, scientific reasons.”
(“Excellent work! The potion’s gone black. That’s totally normal, right?”)
The 7-10 Split 6/5/25

4. The Spark of Life
“Now, we need something bright—a spark to reanimate the spirit. Find and read a book with lightning, storms, or electricity in its pages. Kudos if someone yells ‘It’s alive!’ but that’s optional.”
(“Aha! It’s glowing now! …Wait, is it supposed to move?”)
A Purrfect Date 6/8/25

5. An Unwilling Sacrifice
“Lastly, we need… oh, you’re going to love this one! We need a book that’s been neglected. You know, the one collecting dust on your physical or virtual bookshelf for the minimum of 3 years. Sacrifice it to the cause by actually reading it.”
(“Brilliant! The potion is complete! And it only singed my eyebrows a little.”)
Concealed in Death 8/27/2025

You hand over the final ingredient, and the Alchemist triumphantly raises the potion into the air. It glows ominously, and you feel an unsettling chill in the room.

“Behold! The Re-animation Potion is ready! Soon, every rare monster in the Novel Kingdom will have a ghostly counterpart—and I’ll be rich! Uh, I mean… science will thrive!”

He sends you off with a sample to present to Jack’s Store, where the potion is immediately stocked for purchase (at a very steep price). As thanks for your efforts, Jack tosses you a free sample.

Reward: 1 Re-animation Potion. Moreover, the Potion is now "unlocked" for purchase - it means you can buy it at Jack's Store if you can afford it. Mind that as a highly advanced potion it cannot be duplicated by the Magical Pumpkin.

9/1/25 Attacks

ATTACK – Merely Kat - September
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), 7 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 27 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

(MONTHLY) Merely Kat: 20-3=17 Attack 50 Health

Hero takes 1 major heal potion (+15 HP) ⇒ Hero 22 HP
Kitty attacks Merely Kat (3 AP) ⇒ Kat 47 HP
Hero Attacks Merely Kat with Sword (27 AP) => Kat 20 HP
Kat attacks Hero (17 AP) ⇒ Hero 5 HP

Hero Attacks Merely Kat with Sword (27 AP) => Kat DEAD

Reward: 5 Experience, 1 Potion Token, 1 Merely Kat Pelt

Hero: 5 + 2 HP = 7 HP (rock and orb)
(hide spoiler)]

Fiery Imp - Aug:
(view spoiler)[
every round (starting from the first), the Fiery Imp summons two Little Flames to assist him
Strong to Earth spells but weak to Water magik
Swords, staffs and other physical weapons are useless against them,
Each round you may only attack one creature unless you are using area-of-effect abilities, then your attack hits all creatures currently in the battle.

Fiery Imp - 12-3 = 9 attack, 50 health
Little Flame - 5-3 = 2 attack, 5 health (Little Flames are also magical creatures, your physical weapons don't affect them.)

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems) - 7 HP
Level 16 Sword (18 base attack)
- Growth Weapon Enhancement, Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1)

Pets: 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse with rug (+1) Falcon (1 AP every other)* = 4 to start + magic

Magic:
Splash - Base Attack 10+ 1 shard X 2 (monster weak to water) = 22 AP
Casting Materials - 1 Kelpie Skin, 1 Pail of Water

Round 1:
Hero takes 2 heal potion (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 27 HP
Cat attacks Fiery Imp (3 AP) ⇒ Imp 47 AP
Hero attacks Fiery Imp with splash plus pets (22+4 AP) ⇒ Imp 21 HP
Fiery Imp attacks (9 AP) ⇒ Hero 18 HP
Little Flame 1 attacks (2 AP) ⇒ Hero 16 HP
Little Flame 2 attacks (2 AP) ⇒ Hero 14 HP

Round 2:
Fiery Imp summons Little Imp 3+ 4
Hero attacks Fiery Imp with splash plus pets (22+3 AP) ⇒ Imp DEAD
Horse rug gives area of attack (25 AP) ⇒ Little Flame 1, 2, 3, & 4 are DEAD

Reward: 5 XP, 1 Ember Shard
Hero: 14 + 2 HP = 16 HP (hide spoiler)]

8/31/25 Attacks
Twins hired (drops doubled)

ATTACK – Brown Bat
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), 13 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 27 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Brown Bat: 3-3 (shield and rock and fence) =1 Attack, 16 Health

-Kitty attacks Bat (3 AP)==> Bat 13 HP
-Hero Attacks Bat with Sword (27 AP) => Bat DEAD

Reward: 1 Experience, 1 Bat Wing
Hero: 13 + 2 (rock and orb or water) HP = 15 HP
(hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Drop Bear
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), 15 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 27 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Drop Bear: 8-3 (shield and rock and fence) =5 Attack 15 Health

--Kitty attacks Bear (3 AP)==> Bat 12 HP
Hero attacks Bear (27 AP) ==>BEAR DEAD

Reward: 1 Experience, 1 Drop Bear Meat
Hero: 15 + 2 (rock and orb or water) HP = 17 HP

(hide spoiler)]

ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), 17 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 27 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)
Greater Sewer Rat: 8-3 (shield and rock and fence) =5 Attack 20 Health

-Kitty attacks Rat (3 AP)==> Rat 17 HP
-Hero attacks Rat (26 AP) ==>Rat DEAD
Reward: 2 Experience, 1 Rat Tail
Hero now: HP 17 + 2 = 19 HP (rock and orb) (hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Nook Squirrel
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), 19 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 27 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Nook Squirrel: 10-3 (shield and rock and fence) =7 Attack 20 Health

- Uses Earth magik to summon 2nd Nook Squirrel

-Kitty attacks Squirrel (3 AP)==> Squirrel 17 HP
-Hero Attacks Squirrel with Sword (27 AP) => Squirrel DEAD
-2nd squirrel attacks Hero (7 AP) ⇒ 12 HP

-Hero Attacks 2ND Squirrel with Sword (27 AP) => Squirrel DEAD

Reward: (Per Squirrel) 2 experience, 1 Nook Squirrel Carcass x 2
Hero: 12 + 2 (rock and orb) = 14 HP (hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Goblin Guard
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), 15 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 14 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Goblin Guard 10-3 (shield and rock and fence) =7 Attack 30 Health

-Kitty attacks GG (3 AP) ⇒ GG 27 HP
-Hero attacks GG with Sword (26 attack) => Goblin Guard 3 HP
-GG attacks Hero (7 AP) ⇒ Hero 7 HP

-Hero attacks GG with sword (26 AP) ⇒ Goblin Guard DEAD

Reward: 2 Experience, 1 Goblin Bone
Hero: 7 + 2 HP = 9 HP (rock and orb) (hide spoiler)]

ATTACK – Kindlecorn
(view spoiler)[
Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), 9 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 27 to start
1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
Dragon familiar (+1 gold from monster)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Kindlecorn: 20-3 (shield and rock and fence)= 17 Attack 80 Health
*summoned 8/30/25 with 3 Nook Squirrel Carcasses*

Hero takes 1 major heal potion (+15 HP) ⇒ Hero 24 HP
Kitty attacks Kindlecorn (3 AP) ⇒ Kindlecorn 77 HP
Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (27 AP) => Kindlecorn 50 HP
Kindlecorn attacks Hero (17 AP) ⇒ Hero 7 HP

Hero takes 1 major heal potion (+15 HP) ⇒ Hero 22 HP
Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (27 AP ) => Kindlecorn 24 HP
Kindlecorn attacks Hero (17 AP) ⇒ Hero 5 HP

Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (29 attack) => Kindlecorn DEAD

Reward: 5 experience, 1 Kindlecorn meat, 1 Kindlecorn pelt, 4 gold (with dragon familiar).
Hero: 5 + 2 (rock and orb) HP = 7 HP
(hide spoiler)]