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Apr 03, 2025 07:42AM

35559 3/30/25 Attacks

ATTACK – Brown Bat
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ATTACK – Drop Bear
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ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat
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ATTACK – Nook Squirrel
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ATTACK - Logophilic Lemur
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ATTACK – Goblin Guard
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ATTACK - Kelpie (Timed - once every two weeks)
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Attack - Splintercat
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Mar 27, 2025 08:59AM

35559 Quest: Practice Makes Perfect - for staff - 3/27

Technology is a wonderful thing... usually... when it works. But most of the time it's good... really. The local tinkerer has a new toy that he wants to have you try out. He promises it's better than the auto-rat tail generator that got into an infinite loop and nearly filled the whole castle with fake rat tails.

All he needs is a few items and it will be perfect! He swears.


Collect the following parts to acquire a "Growth Weapon Enhancement" Bauble.
• Gear - Read a book with something gear driven on the cover.
The Wicked City (The Wicked City, #1) by Beatriz Williams 3/2/2021
• Cog - Read a book with a 3 letter word in the title.
What If It's Us 4/10/2019
• Spring - Read a book where someone bounces back from a setback.
A Pair of Wings 8/15/2024
• Wire - Read a book with something metallic on the cover.
To Die But Once 8/16/2023
• Energy - Read a book with a light or sun on the cover.
The Flight Girls by Noelle Salazar 5/17/2020
• Anti-Matter - Read a book where something exists that no one believes in.
Beasts of Prey 9/21/2021
• Matter - Read a book with an inventor.
Service Model 5/30/2024
• Screw - Read a book where someone builds something physical.
All of Us Villains 6/24/2022
• Circuit - Read a book where someone is a geek.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown 2/10/2020
• Conductor - Read a book where someone travels by train.
Always, in December 11/22/2022

Receive 5 XP and a Growth Weapon Enhancement bauble. The growth weapon enhancement bauble will increase damage each turn in battle by 1 for a single weapon. (First Turn +1, Second Turn +2, Third Turn +3). Quest may be repeated once for a bauble for your other weapon. When calculating values based on attack power of weapon, each round it must be re-evaluated.
Mar 27, 2025 08:16AM

35559 I would like to purchase a lovely Wizarding Hat . *hands over 50 gold*
Mar 27, 2025 08:14AM

35559 The Rose Thorne Template

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems) - 10 HP
Level 15 Sword (17 base attack)
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1)


Level 15 Staff (17 base attack)
Orb of Earth (+3)
1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1), 1 Falcon (+1 every other turn) = 24 attack to start + kitty
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)

The Rose Thorne - #1
(AP: 25-3=22 - doubles every round, HP: 150)

Round 1:
Hero takes 2 major heal potions (+30 HP) == > Hero 40 HP
Kitty attacks (3 AP) ⇒ RT 147
*activates red gem for March* (doubles staff, doubles orb of earth = 20 added)
Hero attacks with staff (44 AP) ⇒ RT 103 HP
RT attacks (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 18 HP

Round 2 (no falcon):
Hero takes 1 major heal potion (+15 HP) == > Hero 33 HP
Hero attacks with staff (23 AP) ⇒ RT 80 HP
RT attacks (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 11 HP

Round 3:
Hero takes 1 major heal potion (+15 HP) == > Hero 26 HP
Hero attacks with staff (24 AP) ⇒ 56 HP
RT attacks (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 4 HP

Round 4 (no falcon):
Hero takes 2 major heal potions (+30 HP) == > Hero 34 HP
Hero attacks with staff (23 AP) ⇒ RT 33 HP
RT attacks (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 12 HP

Round 5:
Hero takes 1 major heal potion (+15 HP) == > Hero 27 HP
Hero attacks with staff (24 AP) ⇒ RT 9 HP
RT attacks (22 AP) ⇒ Hero 5 HP

Round 9 (no falcon):
Hero attacks with staff (23 AP) ⇒ RT DEAD

Hero: 5 + 2 = 7 HP (with rock and orb)
Reward: 15 XP, 1 Mercenary Coupon, 1 Rose Bush Seed

The Training Yarn Reward - uncommon monster - +2 XP, +2 Gold
Mar 27, 2025 08:08AM

35559 The Rose Thorne Battles - ALL DEFEATED 3/27/25

Uncommon Monsters - Each of these monsters only has a limited population left. After exhausting the remaining population they will be extinct. Since there are so few of these monsters, they stick around each other like glue. Killing one won't scare off the others.

The Rose Thorne (25 attack, 150 health)

A sinister creature that appears around Valentine’s Day, the Rose Thorne takes the form of a massive rose bush with thorny, twisting vines and a wicked, mocking grin. Its petals shimmer in a soft, romantic glow, but beneath that beauty lies danger—the thorns are razor-sharp, capable of piercing even the bravest heart. The Rose Thorne hides in the shadows, waiting to ambush adventurers searching for love, feeding on the sorrow of unrequited feelings. As you raise your mightiest weapon to strike, it lashes out with its thorned vines, wrestling it from your grasp.

You can only use your weaker weapon or cast spells to battle this fiend. The Rose Thorne, like many plant-based monsters, has a notable vulnerability to Fire spells. (Population: 3)

Reward: 15 XP, 1 Mercenary Coupon, 1 Rose Bush Seed

The Rose Thorne Battles

Rose Thorne #1 Battle
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Rose Thorne #2 Battle
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Rose Thorne #3 Battle
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The Local Tavern (9659 new)
Mar 26, 2025 08:50AM

35559 I have:

Level 15 Sword + Growth Weapon Enhancement + Orb of Earth + 1 Combat Hat

Level 15 Staff + Orb of Fire

Both have the same regular power, but the sword has some extras, I just didn't know if they counted for determining which is "weaker".
The Local Tavern (9659 new)
Mar 25, 2025 11:44AM

35559 I have a question about The Rose Thorne - where it says to use the "weaker weapon" that's the base level weaker one right? Not including the enhancements / baubles / gems? Or is it TOTAL weaker?
Mar 25, 2025 09:37AM

35559 3/23/25 Attacks

ATTACK – Brown Bat
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ATTACK – Drop Bear
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ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat
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ATTACK – Nook Squirrel
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ATTACK - Logophilic Lemur
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ATTACK – Kindlecorn
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ATTACK – Goblin Guard
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Mar 17, 2025 08:58AM

35559 3/16/25

ATTACK - Kelpie (Timed - once every two weeks)
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Attack - Splintercat
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ATTACK – Brown Bat
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ATTACK – Drop Bear
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ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat
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ATTACK – Nook Squirrel
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ATTACK - Logophilic Lemur
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ATTACK – Goblin Guard
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ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat x 14
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Mar 17, 2025 08:51AM

35559 The Great Emerald Dragon - Battles.. CONTINUED. - DEFEATED

3/13/25 - battle #10
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3/20/25 - battle #11
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3/27/25 - battle #12
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4/3/25 - battle #13
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4/11/25 - battle #14
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Reward collected once the Dragon is dead: 40 XP, 1 Magik Book, 1 Mercenary Coupon, 1 Greater Poison Potion, 1 Stoneskin Potion, 1 HP Bounce Potion, 50 gold
The Local Tavern (9659 new)
Mar 11, 2025 07:01AM

35559 How have I absolutely forgot about my gems until now.... I need better notes ahhah
Mar 10, 2025 09:04AM

35559 3/9/25 Attacks

ATTACK – Brown Bat
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ATTACK – Drop Bear
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ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat
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ATTACK – Nook Squirrel
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ATTACK - Logophilic Lemur
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ATTACK – Goblin Guard
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ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat x 13
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Mar 10, 2025 07:47AM

35559 3/2/25 Attacks

ATTACK – Brown Bat
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ATTACK – Drop Bear
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ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat
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ATTACK – Nook Squirrel
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ATTACK - Logophilic Lemur
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ATTACK – Kindlecorn
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ATTACK – Goblin Guard
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ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat x 16
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2 dragon attacks

ATTACK - Kelpie (Timed - once every two weeks)
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Attack - Splintercat
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The Local Tavern (9659 new)
Mar 06, 2025 11:36AM

35559 Amazing Megs!
Mar 03, 2025 01:09PM

35559 Cheep-skate: a Budget-Friendly Bounty

In the bustling Open Market of the Novel Kingdom, a peculiar character has set up shop: Sir Bargainbeak, a chatty magpie with an eye for shiny deals and a knack for sniffing out literary treasures. Wearing an oversized pair of roller skates and a feathered hat far too fancy for a bird of his size, he glides around the stalls chirping, “Why pay full price when you can CHEEP your way to glory?”

Sir Bargainbeak has a dilemma, though. His “Library of Legendary Steals” has grown so large he can no longer remember which books were acquired where. Was The Tome of Forgotten Tales a bargain-bin find, or did he win it in a high-stakes poker game against a squirrel?

“Help a humble bird out!” he squawks, flapping his wings. “Fetch me proof of how you scored your books on the cheap, and I’ll make it worth your while. Oh, and one more thing—any book featuring a skate is just... well, chef’s kiss. Consider it a bonus!”

Complete these tasks by reading books acquired in the following ways:

• Secondhand Treasure: Read a book you acquired secondhand, like from a thrift store, garage sale, or flea market.
City of Girls 1/26/2021

• Borrowed Brilliance: Read a book borrowed from a library, friend, or that one cousin who still hasn’t returned your copy of The Dragon’s Cookbook.
Daisy Jones & The Six 7/5/2019

• Gifted Glory: Read a book that was gifted to you.
No Judgments 8/21/2020

• Bargain Bliss: Read a book you snagged for a bargain. Dollar shelves, promo codes, and “Buy 2, Get 5” deals count! Share the bargain with the Local Tavern patrons.
Family Family 5/24/2024 bought for cheap on Pango

• Free as the Wind: Read a book that cost you absolutely nothing. Project Gutenberg, free Kindle downloads, and LibriVox are fair game. Once again, share your find in the Local Tavern thread.
Promises and Pomegranates 12/14/2021 - kindle unlimited

• Skates and Silliness: Read a book with a skate on the cover—roller, ice, or otherwise. Sir Bargainbeak insists this is purely for his aesthetic satisfaction.
Falling for the Forward 2/4/25

Now, strap on your metaphorical skates and get rolling—Sir Bargainbeak is counting on you!

Rewards: 10 XP + Sir Bargainbeak’s Lucky Feather (Guarantees a 50% discount on 1 item purchased from Jack’s Store. Don't forget to notify Jack when you're placing your order. Just to be clear, Sir Bargainbeak’s Lucky Feather cannot be duplicated by the Magical Pumpkin.)

As you complete the quest, Sir Bargainbeak skates circles around you, chirping happily. “You’ve done me proud, friend! These books may be cheap, but their value is priceless. Remember, the best stories come at the best prices—or for free! Cheep-cheep!”
Mar 03, 2025 01:00PM

35559 Equinox Shenanigans and Solstice Silliness - 3/3/25

In the Novel Kingdom, the equinoxes and solstices weren’t just dates—they were excuses for unmitigated chaos. During the vernal equinox, villagers held the Great Balance Games, where they balanced eggs on spoons and occasionally on their heads, while claiming it aligned perfectly with the day-night harmony. The summer solstice, however, was the time for Runaway Sun Day, a festival where everyone blamed the heat for their bad decisions, including Sir Horace attempting to joust a sunflower. The autumn equinox brought Leaf Wars, with teams hurling armfuls of colorful leaves at one another, claiming it was an ancient tradition (though no one could agree who started it). Winter solstice, naturally, was the Festival of Shadows, where villagers competed to cast the longest shadow before sunset—unfortunately, last year’s winner had been a tree.

Queen Skye declared that every festival must include a story, quipping, “If we’re absurd, let’s be literary about it.”

• Vernal Equinox (Balance): Read two books with an identical number of pages.
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Statue of Limitations 3/19/2020
To Marry and to Meddle 4/16/2022

• Summer Solstice (Sun): Read a book set primarily on a beach or in a desert.
Death on the Nile 4/9/2020

• Autumn Equinox (Harvest): Read a book with the word "harvest" or "fall" in the book title or series name.
Iris Kelly Doesn't Date - (Bright Falls, #3) 10/3/2023

• Winter Solstice (Shadows): Read a dark mystery or thriller written by a Scandinavian author.
The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup 9/21/2022

For completing all four tasks, you'll receive 5 XP and 3 Heal Potions.
The Local Tavern (9659 new)
Mar 01, 2025 12:41PM

35559 Wow these are so creative!!!! I love them!
Feb 27, 2025 01:12PM

35559 Continued...Attacks - The Great Sapphire Dragon

2/27/25 - Battle 9
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Attacks - The Great Sapphire Dragon

3/3/25 - Battle 10
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3/10/25 - Battle 11
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DONE!

Reward collected once the Dragon is dead: 40 XP, 1 Health Gem (grants + 1 max HP permanently), 50 gold
Feb 27, 2025 12:35PM

35559 2/23/25 Attacks

ATTACK – Brown Bat
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ATTACK – Drop Bear
(view spoiler)

ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat
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ATTACK – Nook Squirrel
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ATTACK - Logophilic Lemur
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ATTACK – Goblin Guard
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ATTACK - Greater Sewer Rat x 16
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Feb 20, 2025 06:44AM

35559 2/20/25 ATTACKS

ATTACK - Kelpie (Timed - once every two weeks)
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Attack - Splintercat
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