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The Training Yard will officially open its gates 2/1/25

Welcome to the Training Yard!




Ah, the smell of sweat, the clang of swords, and the faint sound of someone arguing that actually, their chicken companion was essential to defeating a fire-breathing dragon. Welcome, brave adventurer, to the bustling hub of tactics, triumphs, and probably a few questionable decisions—The Training Yard!

Here, seasoned warriors and aspiring heroes alike gather to swap battle tales, share strategies, and maybe boast just a little (yes, we see you, Sir Reginald and your "solo goblin army takedown"). It’s not just a place to flex your might, though. It’s also where battle newbies can glean wisdom from the pros, and where pros can claim well-deserved rewards for their dazzling victories.

So, how does it work? Simply post the details of your heroic escapades—past battles, future battle plans, or even clever templates to help the less experienced. Be sure to include the nitty-gritty: your weapons, items, potions, pets, or other allies that helped you triumph. Veteran players, we’re counting on you to add a little pizzazz. Turn those tactical recaps into gripping stories or dramatic re-enactments!

And what’s in it for you? Oh, just glory and some extra loot:

• Common & Timed Monsters: +1 XP
• Uncommon & Event Monsters (Halloween, Easter, Group Events): +2 XP, +2 Gold
• Magical Monsters (Common, Timed & Uncommon): +3 XP, +1 spell ingredient of your choice (consult the Ye Olde FAQ thread for options)
• Magical Monsters (Rare): +5 XP, +3 Gold +1 spell ingredient of your choice (consult the Ye Olde FAQ thread for options)
• Rare Monsters: +5 XP, +10 Gold

Important Note: You can only claim rewards once per monster type (no, you can’t keep submitting goblin battles, that would be boring!). And battles must be comprehensible—details are key!

Spectators are also welcome to join the fun. Cheer, critique, or offer feedback as the great tales unfold before you. Who knows? You might just witness the next epic saga in the making.

So, step up, warriors! Prove your mettle, share your battles, and inspire the kingdom! (And if you need a break, the Tavern is that way…)

Example:

FAQ:

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Let me share my very first Battle – January 4th, 2015 - Sewer Rat

A very green adventurer, Lady Zuzana, wanders through the woods north of Queen Skye’s castle, eager for her first taste of adventure. The morning air is crisp, the ground blanketed in pristine snow, and all seems eerily still. Even the foul monsters that supposedly plague the kingdom appear to be asleep.

Just as frustration begins to creep in, she spots a dark patch in the snow—a hole in the earth. Curious, she steps closer to investigate, only to be met with a pair of beady eyes glaring up at her. A foul-looking Sewer Rat scurries out from what must be its burrow, its fur matted, its teeth bared.

Wait… aren’t sewer rats supposed to be in sewers?

The thought barely registers before the savage critter lunges. There's no time to hesitate—it’s time for Lady Zuzana’s first battle!

Battle Commences

Lady Zuzana’s Stats:
LVL 1 || HP: 10 || Sword: Level 0 (2 AP) || Magic Staff: Level 0 (2 AP) || XP: 3
- no pets, no potions, nothing in Lady Zuzana's inventory ;-)

Sewer Rat’s Stats:
AP: 3 || HP: 5

• Lady Zuzana attacks with her Magic Staff (2 AP) → Sewer Rat: 5 - 2 = 3 HP
• Sewer Rat retaliates (3 AP) → Lady Zuzana: 10 - 3 = 7 HP
• Lady Zuzana strikes again (2 AP) → Sewer Rat: 3 - 2 = 1 HP
• Sewer Rat fights back (3 AP) → Lady Zuzana: 7 - 3 = 4 HP
•Lady Zuzana delivers the final blow (2 AP) → Sewer Rat: 1 - 2 = Dead

Battle Outcome:
Lady Zuzana: -6 HP, +1 XP

Updated Stats:
LVL 1 || HP: 4 || Sword: Level 0 (2 AP) || Magic Staff: Level 0 (2 AP) || XP: 4

The battle was fierce. The rat managed to sink its teeth into Lady Zuzana’s legs twice, leaving painful wounds. But in the end, the hero emerged victorious. It took three hits from her magic staff to bring down the beast. A small victory, but a victory nonetheless.

As she catches her breath, Lady Zuzana realizes one thing—she has a long journey ahead. It’s time to train, sharpen her skills, and invest in stronger weapons.

The adventure has only just begun.

The Training Yard Reward (Sewer Rat - Common Monster): + 1 XP

The Goblin’s Ambush - February 1st, 2015 (Yeah, it's another battle from the ancient times 😅)

Lady Zuzana strode through the moon-lit forest, the scent of damp earth filling the air as she followed a narrow path between twisted trees. After her previous encounters, she had grown stronger, her weapons more powerful, her senses sharper. But nothing could have prepared her for what lurked ahead.

A rustling in the underbrush sent a chill down her spine. Before she could react, a shrill cackle pierced the night, and from the shadows, a small, green figure leaped onto the path, brandishing a crude but wickedly sharp wooden spear.

"A traveler! Easy pickings!" the goblin sneered, licking its lips as it jabbed the air in warning.

Zuzana gripped her magic staff tightly. "You should have stayed in the shadows, little fiend."

With practiced precision, she channeled her energy, the tip of her staff glowing an intense blue. She swung it forward, striking the goblin over its ugly head.

A stray thought flickered in her mind as she fought—why in the Novel Kingdom was every staff used for battle called a "magic staff"? It was, in all practical terms, a physical weapon, not a conduit for spellcasting. The patrons at the Local Tavern had tried to explain once. Apparently, it was meant to add dignity to the act of bashing one's foes with a blunt stick. It certainly sounded more impressive to say she was "funneling her power through a mighty magic staff" rather than admitting she was simply clubbing monsters into submission.

But this was not the time for musings—Lady Zuzana focused on the battle at hand.

Battle Commences:


Lady Zuzana's Starting Stats: LVL 4 || HP: 16/16 || Sword: 0 (AP: 2)|| Magic Staff: 3 (AP: 5)|| XP: 30
- No potions, no pets, no companions, empty inventory

Goblin's Stats: 6 Attack || 10 Health

• Hero Attacks Monster with Magic Staff (5 AP) → Monster: 10 - 5 = 5 HP
• Monster Attacks Hero (6 AP) → Hero: 16 - 6 = 10 HP
• Hero Attacks Monster with Magic Staff (5 AP) → Monster: 5 - 5 = Dead

Victory!

Lady Zuzana: -6 HP, +1 XP, +1 Goblin Bone (The next Goblin will emerge precisely one week after the last one was defeated. - 2/8/15)
Updated Stats: LVL 4 || HP: 10/16 || Sword: 0 (AP: 2)|| Magic Staff: 3 (AP: 5)|| XP: 31

The goblin’s wooden spear had been more dangerous than she anticipated, leaving a nasty gash along her side. But two well-placed strikes had been enough to put the creature down.

Panting, Zuzana pressed a hand to her wound, wincing. The goblin had put up a fight, but in the end, she had emerged victorious. She knelt beside the defeated creature, retrieving a gnarled bone from its belongings—a trophy of her battle, as well as a useful ingredient for future enchantments.

With a weary sigh, she straightened. The road ahead remained perilous, but each battle brought her one step closer to becoming the warrior she was meant to be.

The Training Yard Reward (Goblin - Common Monster): + 1 XP

Tip for Beginner Adventurers: At the start of your journey, battles will almost always leave you with injuries. To keep progressing and gaining experience, it’s crucial to find ways to heal. I highly recommend getting a bunny from the Easter Bilby quest—it delivers a delicious chocolate egg each week that restores 3 HP. Additionally, stock up on healing potions whenever possible by completing scrounger hunt quests, where you can trade books for potions. There are other ways to heal, but the ones I mention here are beginner-friendly. Stay prepared, and your adventure will be much smoother!

This is a template battle for...

Fiery Imp (Magical, Monthly) - 12 attack, 50 health
At the beginning of every round (starting from the first), the Fiery Imp summons two Little Flames (5 attack, 5 health) to assist him.
Strong to Earth spells but weak to Water magik.


hired mercenaries: the twins (double drops of common and timed monsters)
pets: Baroque Horse (horse rug), Puppy (Medium Attacking Certificate), fully-trained Cat (Lucky 13 collar), Falcon (Beginner Hunting Certificate), Rocky LVL 2
inventory: Orb of Water, Magical Shard, Shield, Falconry Glove
spells: Splash (learned)


Fiery Imp's attack power: 12- Rocky 1 - shield 1= 10 AP
Little Flame's attack: 5 - Rocky 1 - shield 1= 3
Splash (1 Kelpie Skin, 1 Pail of Water): Base Power= 10+1 shard= 11 AP
Fiery Imp is weak to Water spells --> Overall Power of Splash= 11x2 + pets = 22 + pets
Pets - 1st round: cat 3 + horse 1 + puppy 2 + falcon 1 = 7
Pets - 2nd round : horse 1 + puppy 2= 3
My horse is equipped with a horse rug --> the hero has 1 area-of-effect hit per battle.

round 1
Fiery Imp calls 2 Little Flames to help him
Hero (Splash > Fiery Imp): 50- 29= 21
Fiery Imp (AP 10): Hero's HP -10
Little Flame #1 (AP 3): Hero's HP -3
Little Flame #2 (AP 3): Hero's HP -3

round 2
Fiery Imp calls another 2 Little Flames to help him (that makes 4 Little Flames altogether)
Hero (Splash - area-of-effect hit > Fiery Imp, Little Flames #1, 2, 3, 4): 21- 25= Fiery Imp Dead, each Little Flame: 5-25= dead

Hero: - 2 Kelpie Skins, - 2 Pails of Water
Hero: + 5 XP, + 2 Ember Shards (twins), - 14 HP (= -16 HP in the battle + 2 HP at the end of the battle - Orb of Water, Rocky LVL 2)

The Training Yard Reward (Fiery Imp - Magical, Timed): +3 XP, +1 spell ingredient of my choice = 1 Flake of Pixie Dust

This is my battle with Splintercat (Timed: Bi-Weekly, Summoned) Appear every other Sunday. 8 attack, 30 health

Splintercats are vulnerable to earth spells (x2) but highly resistant to air magik. bait with 3 pieces of Drop Bear Meat. Alternatively, if you wish to face two splintercats at once, you can use 5 pieces of Drop Bear Meat.

My pets: cat (lucky 13 collar), trained hawk, horse (blanket), dog intermediate trained, rock level 2
Orb of water
Tremor Tremor - Base Attack 10.
Casting Materials - 1 Bird Feather, 1 Clump of Dirt
Employ Lenny : spell + 20%

Round 1
Bait 2 splintercat with 5 pieces of drop bear meat.
Cat attacks splintercat #1 30-3=27
Hero attacks both splintercats with area of attack tremor spell
#1 27-30 [(tremor+shard =22+4=26) +(pets=4)] =0
#2 30-30=0
Both splintercats dead
Reward (per Splintercat): 2 XP, 1 Tree Branch

The training yard reward (Splintercat-Magical, Timed) +3XP & 1 spell ingredient of my choice = 1 Flake of Pixie Dust

This is my battle with Kelpie

Kelpie (Timed: Bi-Weekly)Appear every other Sunday. 10 attack; 30 HP
Kelpies are weak against Air spells (x2), strong against Fire (x1/2). You can't use sword or staff to attack it, as they just split apart and reform afterwards.

I have cat (lucky 13 collar), horse, trained hawk, intermediate trained puppy, rock level 2, shield, orb of water

Whirlwind - Base Attack 10.
Casting Materials - 1 Carrot, 1 Snap Pea
Firebolt - Base Attack 10.
Casting Materials - 1 Phoenix Feather, 1 Ball of Wool

Hire twins for double drop

Round 1
Cat attacks Kelpie 30-3=27
Hero attacks Kelpie with whirlwind + shard + pets (4) 27-26=1
Kelpie attacks hero -8

Round 2
Hero attacks Kelpie with firebolt + pets(3) 1-8=0
Kelpie dead
Hero healed +2
Rewards: 3XP and a patch of Kelpie Skin x2

The training yard reward (Kelpie-Magical, Timed) +3XP & 1 spell ingredient of my choice = 1 Flake of Pixie Dust

Template for battle with Fiery Imp
Fiery Imp (Timed: Monthly)
Fiery Imp - 12 attack, 50 health Little Flame - 5 attack, 5 health
Every round (starting from the first), the Fiery Imp summons two Little Flames to assist him. Fiery Imps and their minions are 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.
Reward: 5 XP, 1 Ember Shard

I have cat (lucky 13 collar), horse (blanket not available- can only be used once every two weeks), trained hawk, intermediate trained puppy, rock level 2, shield, orb of water

Firebolt - Base Attack 10.
Casting Materials - 1 Phoenix Feather, 1 Ball of Wool

Hire Radagast
Use Pet Plus Potion and feed fish to cat

Round 1
Cat attacks Fiery Imp 50-24=26
Hero attacks Fiery Imp with Firebolt spell + shard + pets (16) 26-27=0
#1 flame attacks hero -1
#2 flame attacks hero -1

Round 2
Hero attacks #1 flame with Firebolt spell 1-10=0
Flame #2 attacks hero -1

Round 3
Hero attacks #2 flame with Firebolt spell 1-10=0

Hero heals +5
Reward: 5 XP, 1 Ember Shard

The training yard reward (Fiery Imp-Magical, Timed) +3XP & 1 spell ingredient of my choice = 1 Flake of Pixie Dust

Template for The Abominable Snowman (Uncommon)

Snowmen are seen only in winter (from 21st December to 20th March). They melt on the first spring day. New snowmen appear every year.

The Snowman is weak against Fire spells, strong against Life. You can't use a sword or staff to attack it, as they just split apart and reform afterwards. (Population: 3)
20 attack 200 health - Rewards: 25 XP, 1 Greater Poison Potion, 15 Gold

I have cat (lucky 13 collar), horse, trained hawk, intermediate trained puppy, rock level 2, shield, orb of water, shard

Firebolt - Base Attack 10.
Casting Materials - 1 Phoenix Feather, 1 Ball of Wool

Hero HP 36/36
Use Pet Plus and Damage Potions
Hire Lady Ysmay

Round 1
Cat attacks snowman 200-6=194
Hero attacks snowman with firebolt, shard, pets(8) 194-33=161
Snowman attacks hero 36-17=19
Lady Ysmay heals hero 19+5=24

Round 2
Hero attacks snowman with firebolt, shard, pets (6) 161-31=130
Snowman attacks hero 24-17=7
Lady Ysmay heals hero 7+5=12
Hero drinks 2 minor heal potions 12+10=22

Round 3
Hero attacks snowman with firebolt, shard, pets (8) 130-33=97
Snowman attacks hero 22-17=5
Lady Ysmay heals hero 5+5=10
Hero drinks 2 minor heal potions 10+10=20

Round 4
Hero attacks snowman with firebolt, shard, pets (6) 97-31=66
Snowman attacks hero 20-17=3
Lady Ysmay heals hero 3+5=8
Hero drinks 2 minor heal potions 8=10=18

Round 5
Hero attacks snowman with firebolt, shard, pets (8) 66-38=28
Snowman attacks hero 18-17=1
Lady Ysmay heals hero 1+5=6

Round 6
Hero attacks snowman with firebolt, shard, pets (6) 28-31=0
Snowman dead
Lady Ysmay heals hero 6+5=11
Rock and orb heal hero 11+3=14

Cost : 6 minor heal potions, 7 firebolt spells

The training yard reward (The Abominable Snowman-Magical, Timed) +3XP & 1 spell ingredient of my choice = 1 Flake of Pixie Dust

Template - Brown Bat

Hero level 14 (Max HP 39 with 3 Health Gems)
Level 15 Sword (17 base attack), 12 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) = 26 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)

Brown Bat: 3-2 (shield and rock) =1 Attack, 16 Health

-Kitty attacks Bat (3 AP)==> Bat 13 HP
-Hero Attacks Bat with Sword (26 AP) => Bat DEAD

Reward: 1 Experience, 1 Bat Wing
Hero: 12 + 2 (rock and orb or water) HP = 14 HP

Training Yard, Common Monster - +1 xp

Template - Drop Bear

Hero level 14 (Max HP 39 with 3 Health Gems)
Level 15 Sword (17 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) = 26 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)

Drop Bear: 8-2 (shield and rock) =6 Attack 15 Health

-Kitty attacks Bear (3 AP)==> Bat 12 HP
Hero attacks Bear (26 AP) ==>BEAR DEAD

Reward: 1 Experience, 1 Drop Bear Meat
Hero: 11 + 2 (rock and orb or water) HP = 13 HP

Training Yard, Common Monster - +1 xp

Template - Greater Sewer Rat

Hero level 14 (Max HP 39 with 3 Health Gems)
Level 15 Sword (17 base attack), 13HP
- 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) = 26 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)

Greater Sewer Rat: 8-2 (shield and rock) =6 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 =13 +2 (rock and orb) = 15 HP

Training Yard, Common Monster - +1 xp

Template - Nook Squirrel

Hero level 14 (Max HP 39 with 3 Health Gems)
Level 15 Sword (17 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) = 26 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)

Nook Squirrel: 10-2 (shield and rock) =8 Attack 20 Health

-Kitty attacks Squirrel (3 AP)==> Squirrel 17 HP
-Hero Attacks Squirrel with Sword (26 AP) => Squirrel DEAD

Reward: (Per Squirrel) 2 experience, 1 Nook Squirrel Carcass
Hero: 15+ 2 (rock and orb) HP = 17 HP

Training Yard, Common Monster - +1 xp

Template - Logophilic Lemur

Hero level 14 (Max HP 39 with 3 Health Gems)
Level 15 Sword (17 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) = 26 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)

Logophilic Lemur 15-2 (shield and rock) =13 Attack 35 Health

-Kitty attacks Lemur (3 AP) ==>Lemur 32 HP
-Hero attacks Lemur (26 AP) ==>Lemur 6 HP
-Lemur attacks Hero (13 AP) ==> Hero 4 HP
-Hero attacks Lemur (26 AP) ==>Lemur DEAD

Reward: 2 Experience, 1 Gold (+1 with dragon familiar)
Hero: 4 + 2 (rock and orb) = 6 HP

Training Yard, Common Monster +1 xp

Template - Kindlecorn

Hero level 14 (Max HP 39 with 3 Health Gems)
Level 15 Sword (17 base attack), 6 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) = 26 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)

Kindlecorn: 20-2 (shield and rock) = 18 Attack 80 Health
*summoned 2/9/25 with 3 Nook Squirrel Carcasses*

Round 1
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+30 HP) ⇒ Hero 36 HP
Kitty attacks Kindlecorn (3 AP) ⇒ Kindlecorn 77 HP
Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (26 AP ) => Kindlecorn 51 HP
Kindlecorn attacks Hero (18 AP) ⇒ Hero 18 HP

Round 2
Hero takes 1 minor heal potion (+5 HP) ⇒ Hero 23 HP
Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (26 AP ) => Kindlecorn 25 HP
Kindlecorn attacks Hero (18 AP) ⇒ Hero 5 HP

Round 3
Hero attacks Kindlecorn with Sword (28 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

Training Yard Common Monster +1 xp

Template - Goblin Guard

Hero level 14 (Max HP 39 with 3 Health Gems)
Level 15 Sword (17 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) = 26 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)

Goblin Guard 10-2 (shield and rock) =8 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 (8 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)

Training Yard Common Monster +1 xp

Template - Great Emerald Dragon - Battle #1
Hero level 14 (Max HP 39 with 3 Health Gems)Level 15 Sword (17 base attack), 6 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+3)* , 1 Dog (+2), 1 Horse (+1) = 25 to start1 Pet rock (-1 AP for monster and +1 HP at end of battle)1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)

Dragon: 5 AP (doubles every turn), health 1500 HP, regains half HP after attack unless you throw a book (STOP) or spell

No spells! Potion only works 1 round.

The Great Emerald Dragon - battle #1
(AP: 5-2 (rock and shield) - doubles every round, HP: 1500)

Round 1: (Dragon 5-2=3 AP)
Kitty attacks (3 AP) ⇒ Dragon 1497
Hero attacks with sword (25 AP) ==>Dragon 1472 HP
Dragon attacks (3 AP) ⇒ Hero 3 HP

Round 2: (Dragon 10-2=8 AP)
Hero takes 2 major heal potions (30 HP) ⇒ 33 HP
Hero attacks with sword (26 AP) ==>Dragon 1446 HP
Dragon attacks (8 AP) ⇒ Hero 25 HP

Round 3: (Dragon 20-2=18 AP)
Hero attacks with sword (27 AP) ==>Dragon 1419 HP
Dragon attacks (18 AP) ⇒ Hero 7 HP

Round 4: (Dragon 40-2=38 AP)
Hero attacks with sword (28 AP) ==>Dragon 1391 HP
*THROWS BOOK The Summer Wives 8/25/2022*
Hero runs away

Hero: 7 + 2 = 9 HP
Reward: -109 HP so 10xp, with 9 xp to carry over to next battle.
Note: repeat weekly until Dragon defeated!

Template Yard Rare Monsters: +5 XP, +10 Gold

Template - The Great Sapphire Dragon

Hero (Max HP 38 with Health Gem) - 6 HP currently
Level 12 Sword (14 base attack),
- Growth Weapon Enhancement + Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1),= 19 to start
Level 1 Staff (3 base attack) + Orb (+3),= 6 AP

Spells
Firebolt (Fire) = 1 Phoenix Feather + 1 Ball of Wool
Tremor (Earth) = 1 Bird Feather + 1 Clump of Dirt
Whirlwind (Air) = 1 Carrot + 1 Snap Pea
Base attack = 10 AP + 1 shard ---> Dragon is weak to all magic 2x11= 22 AP

Dragon: 5 AP (doubles every turn), health 1500 HP

The Great Sapphire Dragon - battle #1
(AP: 5-2 (rock and shield)=3 - doubles every round, HP: 1500)

Round 1: Dragon AP 5-2=3 AP
Hero takes 2 major heal potions = Hero 36 HP
Hero takes Greater Poison Potion (-10 AP) ⇒ Dragon 1490 HP
Hero attacks with firebolt (22 AP) ==>Dragon 1468 HP
Dragon attacks (3 AP) ⇒ Hero 33 HP

Round 2: Dragon 8 AP
Greater Poison Potion (-10 AP) ⇒ Dragon 1458 HP
Hero attacks with tremor (22 AP) ==>Dragon 1436 HP
Dragon attacks (8 AP) ⇒ Hero 25 HP

Round 3: Dragon 18 AP
Greater Poison Potion (-10 AP) ⇒ Dragon 1426 HP
Hero attacks with whirlwind (22 AP) ==>Dragon 1404 HP
Dragon attacks (18 AP) ⇒ Hero 7 HP

Round 4: Dragon 38 AP
Greater Poison Potion (-10 AP) ⇒ Dragon 1394 HP
Hero uses HP Bounce Potion
Hero attacks with sword (22 AP) ==>Dragon 1372 HP
Dragon attacks (38 AP) ⇒ Hero -31 HP, bounces to 31

Round 5: Dragon 78 AP
Greater Poison Potion (-10 AP) ⇒ Dragon 1362 HP
Hero attacks with staff (6 AP) ==>Dragon 1356 HP
Hero runs away

Reward: 144 HP - win 14 xp with 4 hp left over for next time

Template Yard Rare Monsters: +5 XP, +10 Gold

Kelpie examples:

Before battle, assess your foe! Kelpie is magic, so must be attacked with magic. It has 30 hit points. Most of our magic spells hit for a minimum of 10 hit points. So, the longest this battle should take is 2.5 rounds; that is, 3 attacks from the Hero and 2 attacks from the Foe. Kelpie does max of 10 damage, so Hero should be able to absorb 20 hit points of damage, or have healing potions available.

Consider using a Air spell, as they are strong against Kelpies. This will shorten the battle to 1.5 rounds, even if only one Air spell is used. Avoid Fire spells, as they are weak.

Personally, I don’t like taking damage if I don’t have to and I also like collecting extra loot, so lately I’ve been using a Pets Plus Potion (PPP) to take out the Kelpie in one shot.

Hero defeats Kelpie in 1 round with Whirlwind (strong) + Magik Shard + Horse + Puppy + Falcon (10+1+1+2+1)*2 = 30 atk), Cat + Lucky 13 Collar (2+1)*2=6 atk). 30-6-30. Reward: 3 xp, 1 kelpie skin.

Not very exciting, but very quick!

Here’s how it would go with just basic Whirlwind spell:

Hero with Whirlwind (strong = 20 atk), 43 hp (my max hp)
vs.
Kelpie: 10 atk, 30 hp
• Whirlwind: -20 = 10 hp
• Foe attacks: -10 = 33 hp
• Whirlwind: -20 = dead
Reward: 3 xp, 1 kelpie skin
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!)

Sir Ray collects: 3 xp, 1 spell ingredient of choice

Ray (user2637) wrote: "Kelpie examples:

Before battle, assess your foe! Kelpie is magic, so must be attacked with magic. It has 30 hit points. Most of our magic spells hit for a minimum of 10 hit points. So, the longest..."

Ray, I love your explanation of your battle strategy—it's really helpful!

You might want to add a note that you're hiring the twins as mercenaries for extra loot. Some newbies might be confused about how the number of Kelpie Skins got doubled.

Template battle - The Abominable Snowman

The Abominable Snowman (Magical, Uncommon) (base stats: 20 attack 200 health)
Physical weapons don't work against magical monsters, you need to cast spells. Abominable Snowman is weak to Fire spells (Fireball) - base value of the fire spell gets doubled. Snowmen are seen only in winter (from 21st December to 20th March). They melt on the first spring day. New snowmen appear every year. Population: 3

• hired mercenary: Radagast (doubles your pets' battle abilities)
• pets: Baroque Horse, Puppy (Medium Attacking Certificate), fully-trained Cat (Lucky 13 collar), Falcon (Beginner Hunting Certificate), Rocky LVL 2, Pet Dragon
• inventory: Orb of Water, Magical Shard, Shield, Falconry Glove
• spells: Fireball (learned)
• potions in effect: Pet Plus Potion, Damage Potion

• The Abominable Snowman's attack power: 25- Rocky 4 - shield 1= 15 AP
• Hero's attack power:
Fireball (1 Phoenix Feather, 1 Ball of Wool): Base Power= 10+1 shard= 11
Abominable Snowman is weak to Fire spells --> 11x2 + pets + Damage Potion 3 = 25 + pets
Pets - 1st round: cat 12 + horse 4 + puppy 8 + falcon 4 = 28
Pets - 2nd round, 4th round: horse 4 + puppy 8= 12
Pets - 3rd round, 5th round: horse 4 + puppy 8 + falcon 4= 16

round 1:
Hero (Fireball): 200- 53= 147
AS (AP 15): H-15=

round 2:
Hero (Fireball): 147- 37= 110
AS (AP 15): H-15=

round 3:
Hero (Fireball): 110- 41= 69
AS (AP 15): H-15=

round 4:
Hero (Fireball): 69- 37= 32
AS (AP 15): H-15=

round 5:
Hero (Fireball): 32- 41= dead

Hero: - 5 Phoenix feathers, - 5 Balls of Wool, - X number of Heal Potions*
Hero: + 25 XP, + 1 Greater Poison Potion, 17 Gold (Pet Dragon + PPP) + 5 HP (Rocky + PPP + Radagast + Orb of Water)

* In the battle, the hero loses 60 HP. You need to compensate by drinking adequate number of Heal Potions. The number will depend on your starting stats (HP).

The Training Yard Reward (The Abominable Snowman - Magical, Uncommon): +3 XP, +1 spell ingredient of my choice = 1 Flake of Pixie Dust



!!!Reminder to everyone: You can battle the Abominable Snowmen only from 21st December to 20th March. On March, 21st they melt and the new batch appear next winter!!!

Template battle - The Rose Thorne

The Rose Thorne (Uncommon Monster) (base stats: 25 attack, 150 health)
You can only use your weaker weapon or cast spells to battle this fiend. Weak to Fire spells. (Population: 3)

• hired mercenary: Radagast (doubles your pets' battle abilities)
• pets: Baroque Horse, Puppy (Medium Attacking Certificate), fully-trained Cat (Lucky 13 collar), Falcon (Beginner Hunting Certificate), Rocky LVL 2
• inventory: Orb of Water, Orb of Earth, Magical Shard, Shield, Falconry Glove, Combat Hat
• spells: Fireball (learned)
• potions in effect: Pet Plus Potion, Damage Potion

• Rose Thorne's attack power: 25- Rocky 4 - shield 1= 20 AP
• Hero's attack power:
Fireball (1 Phoenix Feather, 1 Ball of Wool): Base Power= 10+1 shard= 11
Rose Thorne is weak to Fire spells --> 11x2 + Damage Potion 3 + pets= 25 + pets
Pets - 1st round: cat 12 + horse 4 + puppy 8 + falcon 4 = 28
Pets - 2nd round, 4th round: horse 4 + puppy 8= 12
Pets - 3rd round, 5th round: horse 4 + puppy 8 + falcon 4= 16
weaker weapon: Sword - round 4: 5 +2 + Combat hat 1 + pets 12 + Damage Potion 3 = 23 AP

round 1:
Hero (Fireball): 150- 53= 97
RT (AP 15): H-20=

round 2:
Hero (Fireball): 97- 37= 60
RT (AP 15): H-20=

round 3:
Hero (Fireball): 60- 41= 19
RT (AP 15): H-20=

round 4:
Hero (sword): 19- 23= dead

Hero: - 3 Phoenix Feathers, - 3 Balls of Wool, - X number of Heal Potions*
Hero: + 15 XP, + 1 Mercenary Coupon, + 1 Rose Bush Seed + 5 HP (Rocky + PPP + Radagast + Orb of Water)

* In the battle, the hero loses 60 HP. You need to compensate by drinking adequate number of Heal Potions. The number will depend on your starting stats (HP).

The Training Yard Reward (The Rose Thorne - Uncommon): +2 XP, +2 Gold

@zusanna the Kelpie skins were doubled using Hat Hat. It’s noted in there so you probably just missed it :)

Ray, I am afraid that Hat hat works only on common monsters. Its description specifically states " non-timed".

Zuzana wrote: "Ray, I am afraid that Hat hat works only on common monsters. Its description specifically states " non-timed"."

Well, poop! lol. I guess I was conflating it with the Twins

No problem, Ray. It can happen especially with "rarer" items or items we use sporadically. Sometimes specifics fade away from out mind with time.

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

Sir Peepocalypse

Stats: 33 attack, 99 health.
This huge marshmallow-padded chicken uses its inherent special ability, Sugar Crash, against you. It overwhelms you with sugary sweetness, muddling your mind and rendering magic and advanced weaponry useless. Your primary weapon's base attack is reduced to one third of its original power (e.g., sword LVL 15 hits for 5 AP + 2 weapon bonus + pets + inventory and other bonuses). Magic and other weapons don't work against this hopped-up-on-sugar menace at all.
Tactical tip: To reduce Sir Peepocalypse's attack power, throw a carrot at him at the beginning of each turn. This offsets the sugar overload with something healthy, reducing his attack by 10 AP.

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems) - 34 HP
Level 15 Sword
- 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)
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)

In this battle - Level 15 sword = 5 AP + 2 weapon bonus = 7 AP
- 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) = 16 AP to start

Sir Peepocalypse: 33-3 attack (shield and rock and fence) = 30 attack, 99 health (-10 for each carrot)

Round 1: (*Falcon)
-Kitty attacks Sir Peepocalypse (3 AP) ==>SP 96 HP
-Hero attacks Sir Peepocalypse (16 AP) ==> SP 80 HP
-Hero throws carrot (-10) ==> SP 20 AP
-Sir Peepocalypse (20 AP) ==> Hero 14 HP

Round 2:
-Hero takes 2 heal potions (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 34 HP
-Hero attacks Sir Peepocalypse (16 AP) ==> SP 64 HP
-Hero throws carrot (-10) ==> SP 20 AP
-Sir Peepocalypse (20 AP) ==> Hero 14 HP

Round 3: (*Falcon)
-Hero takes 2 heal potions (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 34 HP
-Hero attacks Sir Peepocalypse (18 AP) ==> SP 46 HP
-Hero throws carrot (-10) ==> SP 20 AP
-Sir Peepocalypse (20 AP) ==> Hero 14 HP

Round 4:
-Hero takes 2 heal potions (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 34 HP
-Hero attacks Sir Peepocalypse (18 AP) ==> SP 28 HP
-Hero throws carrot (-10) ==> SP 20 AP
-Sir Peepocalypse (20 AP) ==> Hero 14 HP

Round 5: (*Falcon)
-Hero takes 2 heal potions (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 34 HP
-Hero attacks Sir Peepocalypse (20 AP) ==> SP 8 HP
-Hero throws carrot (-10) ==> SP 20 AP
-Sir Peepocalypse (20 AP) ==> Hero 14 HP

Round 6:
-Hero attacks Sir Peepocalypse (20 AP) ==> SP DEAD

Training yard reward - Event Monsters (Halloween, Easter, Group Events): +2 XP, +2 Gold

Wendigo - TEMPLATE
(AP: 10, HP: 100)
PETS ONLY
Bonuses from earlier battle: PPP + Radagast + fish

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems) - 12 HP

1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar = 3 *2 (PPP) * 2 (Radagast) * 2 (fish) = 24
1 Dog = 2 * 2 (PPP) * 2 (Radagast) = 8 AP
1 Horse = 1 * 2 (PPP) * 2 (Radagast) = 4 AP
1 Falcon = 1 * 2 (PPP) * 2 (Radagast) = 4 AP (every other turn)
Pet rock (-4 AP for monster and +4 HP at end of battle)
1 Orb of Water (+1 HP at end of battle)
1 Fence (-1 AP from monster)

Wendigo (AP: 10-5 = 7, HP: 100)

Round 1 (*Falcon):
Kitty attacks Wendigo (24 AP) ⇒ Wendigo 76 AP
Pets attack Wendigo (8+4+4 AP) ⇒ Wendigo 60 AP
Wendigo attacks hero (5 AP) ⇒ Hero 7 HP

Round 2:
Pets attack Wendigo (8+4 AP) ⇒ Wendigo 48 AP
Wendigo attacks hero (5 AP) ⇒ Hero 2 HP

Round 3 (*Falcon):
Hero takes 2 major heal potions (30 HP) ⇒ Hero 32 HP
Pets attack Wendigo (8+4+4 AP) ⇒ Wendigo 32 AP
Wendigo attacks hero (5 AP) ⇒ Hero 27 HP

Round 4:
Pets attack Wendigo (8+4 AP) ⇒ Wendigo 8 AP
Wendigo attacks hero (5 AP) ⇒ Hero 22 HP

Round 5 (*Falcon):
Pets attack Wendigo (8+4+4 AP) ⇒ Wendigo DEAD

Hero: 22 + 5 HP = 27 HP
Reward: 40 XP + 1 Stoneskin Potion + 1 Wendigo Antlers + 20 Gold

Training yard reward - • Rare Monsters: +5 XP, +10 Gold

Splintercat examples:

Before battle, assess your foe! Splinter is magic, so must be attacked with magic. It has 30 hit points. Most of our magic spells hit for a minimum of 10 hit points. So, the longest a battle against 1 Splitercat should take is 2.5 rounds; that is, 3 attacks from the Hero and 2 attacks from the Foe. Splintercat does 8 damage, so Hero should be able to absorb 16 hit points of damage, or have healing potions available.

Consider using an Earth spell, as they are strong against Splintercats. This will shorten the battle to 1.5 rounds, even if only one Earth spell is used. Avoid Air spells, as they are weak.

Splintercats must be baited with 3 pieces of Drop Bear Meat, and they only take the bait once every 2 weeks.

Fighting 1 Splintercat: (view spoiler)[
Personally, I don’t like taking damage if I don’t have to, and I also like collecting extra loot, so lately I’ve been using a Pets Plus Potion (PPP) to take out the Splintercat in one shot.

Hero defeats 1 Splintercat in 1 round with PPP + Tremor (strong = 20 atk) + Magik Shard (strong=2) + Horse (2) + Puppy (4) + Falcon (2) (30 atk), Cat + Lucky 13 Collar (6). 30-6-30. Not very exciting, but very quick!

Here’s how it would go against 1 Splintercat with just basic Tremor spell and a Level 5 Hero:

Hero with Tremor (strong = 20 atk), 18 hp
vs.
Splintercat: 8 atk, 30 hp
• Tremor: -20 = 10 hp
• Foe attacks: -8 = 10 hp
• Any Spell: -10 = dead
Using any spell in the last round can help you manage your stock of spell ingredients.
Reward: 2 xp, 1 tree branch
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!)
(hide spoiler)]

Fighting 2 Splintercats: (view spoiler)[
If you’re up for more of a challenge, you can bait 2 Splintercats with 5 pieces of Drop Bear Meat. They come out at the same time, and both attack each round, but you can only attack 1 per round (unless you have an Area of Effect item, such as the Horse Blanket).

I fight 2 nearly the same way as 1, just with the addition of my Horse Blanket. Hero defeats 2 Splintercat in 1 round with PPP + Tremor (strong = 20 atk) + Magik Shard (strong=2) + Horse (2) + Horse Blanket (AoE) + Puppy (4) + Falcon (2) (30 atk), Cat + Lucky 13 Collar (6). 30-6-30 & 30-30. I’ve got this down to a science ;)

Here’s how it would go against 2 Splintercat with just basic Tremor spell and a Level 5 Hero:

Hero with Tremor (strong = 20 atk), 18 hp
vs.
Splintercat: 8 atk, 30 hp
• Tremor Foe 1: -20 = 10 hp
• Foe 1 attacks: -8 = 10 hp
• Foe 2 attacks: -8 = 2 hp
• Tremor Foe 1: -20 = dead
• Tremor Foe 2: -20 = 10 hp
• Hero drinks 2 Minor Heal Potions = 12 hp
• Foe 2 attacks: -8 = 4 hp
• Any Spell Foe 2: -10 = dead
Using any spell in the last round can help you manage your stock of spell ingredients.
Reward: 4 xp, 2 tree branch
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!)

Note: when fighting more than one enemy, it's always prudent to focus on one until it's completely defeated, and then move on to another. This will help limit the damage they can do to you. After all, a Foe with even 1 hp can still do max damage to a Hero.

Fighting 2 Splintercats can eat up spell ingredients and hp, so be sure to plan ahead! (hide spoiler)]

Sir Ray collects: 3 xp, 1 spell ingredient of choice.

Snowflake Heart
A large silvery Yeti that only shows up during snowy holidays. It has 6 limbs and icy armour. In order to start fighting it you will need to throw a Phoenix Feather at it (uses a turn - it will attack you first). You can throw a Phoenix Feather as your attack, for 20 damage. Pop 6
6 Attack 66 Health

Alright, we know the drill by now. Foe assessment: Non-magical, phoenix feathers are HIGH damage, it has a low attack. Seems pretty easy! We have to throw a phoenix feather to get its attention, after which it gets the first attack, and then probably three more phoenix feathers to knock off 60 hp, and then we can finish it off with a regular weapon. So, looks like it’ll be able to attack us 4 times – need to be able to absorb 24 hp of damage or have heal potions available. Easiest to fight it if we have 4 phoenix feathers. There are 6 of these in the world, so 24 phoenix feathers total… might have to space out the attacks whilst collecting those. If your weapon(s) are very upgraded, or you have a Life spell available, something that will hit for MORE than 20 hp per round, using that might be better if the phoenix feathers are hard to come by.


Level 5 Hero, 18 hp
vs.
Snowflake Heart: 6 atk, 66 hp
• Hero throws phoenix feather to start battle
• Foe attacks: -6 = 12 hp
• Hero throws phoenix feather: -20 = 46 hp
• Foe attacks: -6 = 6 hp
• Hero throws phoenix feather: -20 = 26 hp
• Hero drinks Minor Heal Potion = 11 hp
• Foe attacks: -6 = 5 hp
• Hero throws phoenix feather: -20 = 6 hp
• Hero drinks Minor Heal Potion = 11 hp
• Foe attacks: -6 = 5 hp
• Hero attacks with [anything that does 6+ damage]: -6 = dead
Reward: 6 xp, 1 Snowflake Arm
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!)

If you don’t have phoenix feathers, you can’t fight the Snowflake Heart because you can’t get its attention! You can acquire a phoenix through the From Ashes Comes My Bird quest. Also, some of us adventurers (cough *me* cough) have been around for ages and have LOTS of phoenix feathers. Perhaps just asking nicely in the Tavern will get you a donation.

Sir Ray collects: 2 xp, 2 gold

Rock

Many people might mock you for attempting to subdue the mighty rock. It's lasted for millions of years, who are you to try to best this foul beast. But you are not cowed by this formidable task. You will persevere!
1 (+2 per Rock already killed) atk, 5 (+5 per Rock already killed) hp. (Population: 10)
Reward: 10 Experience, 3 Gold, 1 Pebble

Ooooh, complicated atk and hp for these rocks! Let’s break it down: (view spoiler)[
Rock #1: 1 atk, 5 hp
Rock #2: 3 atk, 10 hp
Rock #3: 5 atk, 15 hp
Rock #4: 7 atk, 20 hp
Rock #5: 9 atk, 25 hp
Rock #6: 11 atk, 30 hp
Rock #7: 13 atk, 35 hp
Rock #8: 15 atk, 40 hp
Rock #9: 17 atk, 45 hp
Rock #10: 19 atk, 50 hp (hide spoiler)]

The first few at least are pretty easy to defeat, and with 10 xp from each, you’ll be leveling up fairly quickly! Remember, your hp refills to max when you level up, so time that accordingly. The Rocks were the first thing I attacked when I started. Killing just 3 of them is enough xp to push you to Level 4, raising your max hp to 16! Seemed like a good way to get stronger fast.

After defeating Rock #5, you can turn in 5 pebbles for a Pet Rock via the Rocky the Rock quest. Your pet rock will subtract 1 atk point from every creature you fight, thus making Rocks #6-10 slightly easier to defeat.

Rock #1 (view spoiler)[
Level 1 Hero, Level 0 Staff/Sword (2 atk), 10 hp
vs.
Rock #1, 1 atk, 5 hp
• Hero attacks : -2 = 3 hp
• Foe attacks: -1 = 9 hp
• Hero attacks : -2 = 1 hp
• Foe attacks: -1 = 8 hp
• Hero attacks : -2 = dead
Reward: 10 xp, 3 gold, 1 pebble
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!)
Hero levels up and heals to 100%, which is now 12 hp.  (hide spoiler)]

Assuming you’ve done nothing else to earn xp, Rock #2 will take you to Level 3, and Rock #3 to Level 4! So, skipping up to Rock #4. I’m gonna up the weapon to Level 4 too, just to balance it out a bit.

Rock #4 (view spoiler)[
Level 4 Hero, Level 4 Staff/Sword (6 atk), 16 hp
vs.
Rock #4, 7 atk, 20 hp
• Hero attacks : -6 = 13 hp
• Foe attacks: -7 = 9 hp
• Hero attacks : -6 = 7 hp
• Foe attacks: -7 = 2 hp
• Hero attacks : -6 = 1 hp
• Hero drinks 2 Minor Heal Potions = 11 hp
• Foe attacks: -7 = 4 hp
• Hero attacks : -6 = dead
Reward: 10 xp, 3 gold, 1 pebble
Hero = 11 hp, 40 xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!)  (hide spoiler)]

Oof, that was a harder fight! Definitely should look into upgrade weapons a little more, but also, there’s that Pet Rock we can get if we defeat 1 more Rock… Let’s try… after we’re healed up to max ofc, which could be accomplished by earning 5 xp elsewhere, thus Leveling up to Level 5.

Rock #5 (view spoiler)[
Level 5 Hero, Level 5 Staff/Sword (7 atk), 18 hp
vs.
Rock #5, 9 atk, 25 hp
• Hero attacks : -7 = 18 hp
• Foe attacks: -9 = 9 hp
• Hero attacks : -7 = 11 hp
• Foe attacks: -9 = 0 hp (Zero hp is allowed if hit exactly, you just need to heal immediately after or you will forfeit the fight and have to start again next time vs a completely healed Rock)
• Hero drinks 2 Minor Heal Potions = 10 hp
• Hero attacks : -7 = 4 hp
• Foe attacks: -9 = 1 hp
• Hero attacks : -7 = dead
Reward: 10 xp, 3 gold, 1 pebble
Hero = 1 hp, 55 xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!) (hide spoiler)]

Now, go get your Pet Rock! Mine’s named Jasper because I thought it was weird that they were all named Rocky ;)

Sir Ray collects +2 xp, +2 gold… I think? (I'll ask in the Tavern)

Fiery Imp Examples
Timed: available on the first of every month

At the beginning of the first round and every round thereafter, the Fiery Imp summons two Little Flames to assist him.

Fiery Imp: 12 atk, 50 hp
Little Flame: 5 atk, 5 hp
Reward: 5 xp, 1 Ember Shard

Before battle, assess your foe! (view spoiler)[Fiery Imp and Little Flames are magic, so must be attacked with magic. It has 50 hit points. Most of our magic spells hit for a minimum of 10 hit points. So, the longest this battle should take is 4.5 rounds; that is, 5 attacks from the Hero and 4 attacks from the Foe. Fiery Imp does max of 12 damage, so Hero should be able to absorb 48 hit points of damage from the Imp, or have healing potions available.

But let’s not forget about the Little Flames! They add 10 damage per round, every round, due to 2 more new Flames spawning. For the first round, Imp does 12 damage and 2 Flames do 10 damage = 22 damage. Round 2 brings 2 new Flames, so 12 + 10 + 10 = 32 damage! It just gets worse and worse from there.

Therefore, a Hero with less than 22 hp cannot even make it past 1 round against the Imp. 22 hp is the minimum to make it 1 round, and a 32 hp is needed to make it 2 rounds. Wow, these fires are tough!

STRONG SUGGESTION: Do not attempt without the Horse Rug, which makes an attack into an area-of-effect attack, thus damaging ALL Foes at once. You can knock out all the Little Flames this way. Without the Horse Rug, it’ll take a minimum of 6.5 rounds to beat everyone.

Consider using a Water spell, as they are strong against Fire. This will shorten the battle to 2.5 rounds or fewer. Avoid Earth spells, as they are weak. (hide spoiler)]

Here’s how it would go with just a basic Splash spell, Horse Rug and a Level 12 Hero: (view spoiler)[

Hero with Splash (strong = 20 atk) + Horse (needed to have Horse Rug), 32 hp
vs.
Fiery Imp: 12 atk, 50 hp
Little Flame: 5 atk, 5 hp
• Imp summons 2 Little Flames
• Splash at Fiery Imp: -21 = 29 hp
• Imp attacks: -12 = 20 hp
• Flame 1 attacks: -5 = 15 hp
• Flame 2 attacks: -5 = 10 hp
• Splash at Fiery Imp: -21 = 8 hp
• Hero uses potions / magic eggs to reach max hp: +22 = 32 hp
• Imp attacks: -12 = 20 hp
• Flame 1 attacks: -5 = 15 hp
• Flame 2 attacks: -5 = 10 hp
• Flame 3 attacks: -5 = 5 hp
• Flame 4 attacks: -5 = 0 hp
• Hero uses potions / magic eggs to heal at least 1 hp (in order to continue fighting)
• Hero attacks with Any Spell and Horse Rug: -11 = everyone dead
Using any spell in the last round can help you manage your stock of spell ingredients.
Reward: 5 xp, 1 Ember Shard
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!)
This scenario requires healing 23 hp during the battle.
(hide spoiler)]

Here’s how it would go with just a basic Splash spell, NO Horse Rug, and a Level 12 Hero: (view spoiler)[

Hero with Splash (strong = 20 atk), 32 hp
vs.
Fiery Imp: 12 atk, 50 hp
Little Flame: 5 atk, 5 hp
• Imp summons 2 Little Flames
• Splash at Fiery Imp: -20 = 30 hp
• Imp attacks: -12 = 20 hp
• Flame 1 attacks: -5 = 15 hp
• Flame 2 attacks: -5 = 10 hp
• Imp summons 2 Little Flames
• Splash at Fiery Imp: -20 = 10 hp
• Hero uses potions / magic eggs to reach max hp: +22 = 32 hp
• Imp attacks: -12 = 20 hp
• Flame 1 attacks: -5 = 15 hp
• Flame 2 attacks: -5 = 10 hp
• Flame 3 attacks: -5 = 5 hp
• Flame 4 attacks: -5 = 0 hp
• Hero uses potions / magic eggs to heal at least 20 hp (in order to continue fighting)
• Hero attacks Imp with Any Spell: -10 = Imp dead
• Flame 1 attacks: -5 = 15 hp
• Flame 2 attacks: -5 = 10 hp
• Flame 3 attacks: -5 = 5 hp
• Flame 4 attacks: -5 = 0 hp
• Hero uses potions / magic eggs to heal at least 15 hp
• Hero attacks Flame 1 with Any Spell: -10 = Flame 1 dead
• Flame 2 attacks: -5 = 10 hp
• Flame 3 attacks: -5 = 5 hp
• Flame 4 attacks: -5 = 0 hp
• Hero uses potions / magic eggs to heal at least 10 hp
• Hero attacks Flame 2 with Any Spell: -10 = Flame 2 dead
• Flame 3 attacks: -5 = 5 hp
• Flame 4 attacks: -5 = 0 hp
• Hero uses potions / magic eggs to heal at least 5 hp
• Hero attacks Flame 3 with Any Spell: -10 = Flame 3 dead
• Flame 4 attacks: -5 = 0 hp
• Hero uses potions / magic eggs to heal at least 1 hp
• Hero attacks Flame 4 with Any Spell: -10 = Flame 4 dead
Note: Using any spell in the last rounds can help you manage your stock of spell ingredients.
Reward: 5 xp, 1 Ember Shard
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!)
This scenario requires the Hero to heal 73 hp throughout the battle. 73!! That’s soooo many! You see now why I recommend the Horse Rug. (hide spoiler)]

Of course, the battle will go slightly differently if you have a puppy, falcon, cat, shield gems, etc. I have basically all.the.things, so here’s what my battle looks like: (view spoiler)[

Level 15 Hero, Splash + Magic Shard + Horse + Puppy + Falcon (26 atk), Life + Magic Shard + Horse + Horse Rug + Puppy (24 atk), Cat + Lucky 13 Collar (3 atk). 46 (max) hp.
vs.
Fiery Imp: 12-1-1-1=9 atk, 50 hp (attack subtractions are due to pet rock, shield, and fence)
Little Flame: 5-1-1-1=2 atk, 5 hp
• Imp summons 2 Little Flames
• Cat attacks Imp: -3 = 47 hp
• Splash > Imp: -26 = 21 hp
• Imp attacks: -9 = 37 hp
• Flame #1 attacks: -2 = 35 hp
• Flame #2 attacks: -2 = 33 hp
• Imp summons 2 Little Flames
• Life & Horse Rug: -24 = all Foes dead
• Hero heals 2 = 35 hp
Reward: 5 xp, 1 Ember Shard (hide spoiler)]

TL;DR I suggest not attempting without:
• Horse Rug
• two uses of the Splash Spell (need training and 2 Kelpie Skin, 2 Pail of Water)
• any 1 (non-earth) spell (need training and ingredients)
• at least 32 hp
• the ability to heal 23 hp during the battle.
Note: Having a higher starting hp results in needing to heal less than indicated.

To attempt without the Horse Rug, you’ll need:
• two uses of the Splash Spell (need training and 2 Kelpie Skin, 2 Pail of Water)
• any 5 (non-earth) spells (need training and ingredients)
• at least 32 hp
• the ability to heal 73 hp during the battle.
Note: Having a higher starting hp results in needing to heal less than indicated.

Sir Ray collects: 3 xp, 1 spell ingredient of choice

Sewer Rat example



Anyone with a weapon that does 5+ damage, or anyone trained in any spell, can kill a Sewer Rat in one hit! It’s a good starting monster too though. Here’s a break down of a fight if you’re a brand new Hero, Level 1, with a Level 0 weapon: (view spoiler)[

Hero with Level 0 weapon (2 atk), 10 hp
vs.
Sewer Rat: 3 atk, 5 hp
• Hero attacks: -2 = 3 hp
• Foe attacks: -3 = 7 hp
• Hero attacks: -2 = 1 hp
• Foe attacks: -3 = 4 hp
• Hero attacks: -2 = dead
Reward: 1 xp
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!) (hide spoiler)]

Easy peasy! Just remember that once you hit Level 8, Sewer Rats flee from you and you can no longer fight them.

Sir Ray collects: 1 xp.

Nook Squirrel examples

Quick breakdown: Arrives weekly on Sunday. Air element, weak to Earth. Using an Earth spell can get you another Squirrel to fight: “Casting Earth magik on one will cause it to freeze to the ground in fear of the spell causing an additional Nook squirrel to come and join his companion to investigate. The companion will join before the spell damage hits.” 20 hp and 10 atk.

* If you can cast Tremor, you’re all set; you can one-shot the Nook Squirrel.
* If you can cast Tremor and have a Horse Rug, you can one-shot TWO Nook Squirrels!
* Fighting with physical weapons: a weapon that does at least 10 damage can take out a Squirrel in 2 rounds with 10 or fewer damage done to your Hero.

Here’s how a battle with a Level 7 Hero with a Level 5 weapon versus 1 Nook Squirrel would go: (view spoiler)[
Level 7 Hero, 22 hp
vs.
Nook Squirrel, 10 atk, 20 hp
• Hero atks with level 5 weapon: -7 = 13 hp
• Foe attacks: -10 = 12 hp
• Hero atks with level 5 weapon: -7 = 6 hp
• Foe attacks: -10 = 2 hp
• Hero atks with level 5 weapon: -7 = dead
Reward: 2 xp, 1 Nook Squirrel Carcass
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!) (hide spoiler)]

Here’s a battle with the Tremor spell, against 2 Nook squirrels: (view spoiler)[
Level 7 Hero, 22 hp
vs.
Nook Squirrel, 10 atk, 20 hp
• Hero atks Foe 1 Tremor spell (strong), which summons a 2nd Squirrel: -20 = dead
• Foe 2 attacks: -10 = 12 hp
• Hero atks Foe 2 Tremor spell (strong): -20 = dead
Reward: 4 xp, 2 Nook Squirrel Carcass
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!) (hide spoiler)]

Sir Ray collects: 3 xp, 1 spell ingredient of choice

Monster - The Evil Godmother - Rare Monster
60 attack, 250 health

(view spoiler)[Every other turn (starting with the first), she activates her special move: Cursed Wish—an enchantment that forces you to discard the newest book in your tote, marching backward through your reading history. It happens before your or your pets' attack, and she's so quick with her wand that even Stoneskin Potions can't block it. (They’ll still shield you from damage, but your books? Poof!) She’s picky, though—books under 50 pages, bought from other heroes, or duplicated are beneath her notice—she'll skip them to steal the first next eligible read of yours. She sorts through your reading list from most recent to oldest, unless the books were already submitted as part of a completed quest. Those are magically immune. But anything still sitting in your non-submitted quests is fair game, disappearing forever as if never read. If your tote is empty or doesn't hold enough books for the entirety of your fight? She rolls her eyes and refuses to fight you.

To defeat her, you must reduce her health to exactly 1 HP. Overshoot it, and she vanishes in a puff of glitter, only to return next turn 10 HP stronger than before your ill-fated last attack. Undershoot it, and she’ll mock you mercilessly. Once weakened, the final blow in its separate turn must come in the form of a personal development book hurled at her.

Pro Tip: You can curb her attack power before the fight begins by throwing a romance novel at her. Love, happiness, and happily-ever-afters sap her strength, halving her base attack to 30 AP for the entire battle. She can’t stand the mushy stuff.

Reminder: Just a heads-up—your pets (cat, horse, dog, and falcon) always leap into action when you do. You can’t command them to hold back or skip a turn… at least not yet. When you attack, they attack! A special potion to help with pet control is in the works and will be introduced in a future update. Keep an eye on the Notice Board for details! (hide spoiler)]


Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 16 Sword (18 base attack), 8 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
**using PPP***
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 , 1 Dog (+4)*, 1 Horse (+2), 1 Falcon (+2 every other turn) = 31 to start
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)

Round 1 (Godmother health 250, AP 30-3=27)
Throws romance book The Merger (4/10/25) at Godmother ⇒ Godmother base attack now 30AP
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+30 HP) ⇒ Hero 38 HP
Kitty attacks Godmother (6 AP) ⇒ Godmother 244 HP
Hero attacks Godmother with Sword (31 AP) => Godmother 213 HP
Godmother attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 11 HP
Godmother takes book A Daughter of Fair Verona (8/20/25)

Round 2 (Godmother health 213, AP 30-3=27)
Hero takes 2 heal potions (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 31HP
Hero attacks Godmother with Sword (31 AP) => Godmother 182 HP
Godmother attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 4 HP

Round 3 (Godmother health 182, AP 30-3=27)
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+30 HP) ⇒ Hero 34 HP
Hero takes 1 minor poison potion (+2 AP) => Godmother 180
Hero attacks Godmother with Sword (33 AP) => Godmother 147 HP
Godmother attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 7 HP
Godmother takes book The Harvey Girls 8/19/25

Round 4 (Godmother health 147, AP 30-3=27)
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+30 HP) ⇒ Hero 37 HP
Hero takes 1 minor poison potion (+2 AP) => Godmother 145
Hero attacks Godmother with Sword (33 AP) => Godmother 112 HP
Godmother attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 10 HP

Round 5 (Godmother 112, AP 30-3=27)
Hero takes 2 heal potions (+20 HP) ⇒ Hero 30 HP
Hero takes 1 minor poison potion (+2 AP) => Godmother 110
Hero attacks Godmother with Sword (35 AP) => Godmother 75 HP
Godmother attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 3 HP
Godmother takes book The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective 8/18/25

Round 6 (Godmother health 75, AP 30-3=27)
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+30 HP) ⇒ Hero 33 HP
Hero takes 1 minor poison potion (+2 AP) => Godmother 73 HP
Hero attacks Godmother with Sword (35 AP) => Godmother 38HP
Godmother attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 6 HP

Round 7 (Godmother health 38, AP 30-3=27)
Hero takes 2 major heal potion (+30 HP) ⇒ Hero 36HP
Hero attacks Godmother with Sword (37 AP) => Godmother 1 HP
Godmother attacks Hero (27 AP) ⇒ Hero 3 HP
Godmother takes book Puzzle Me a Murder 8/15/25

Round 8 (Godmother health 46, AP 30-3=27)
Hero uses Santa Coupon to throw personal development book at Godmother.

Reward: 35 XP, 3 Minor Poison Potions, 1 Shield Potion, 20 Gold and 1 Broken Magik Wand.

Collects - • Rare Monsters: +5 XP, +10 Gold

Werewolf
25 Attack | 150 Health
No matter how powerful your attack,its effect is halved. To determine your actual damage, simply divide your total attack power (including bonuses from pets, orbs, gems, and potions) by 2. This resistance applies to all forms of assault, magical or otherwise.
Hire Radagast
Use pet plus potion 3-4 x2, enhanced weapon potion 3, damage potion 3, greater poison potion 10, staff 21+3+orb + bauble
Cat wearing stun collar 2x2

Round 1 Pets=16+ cat 8, 3+3+10+27+1=68/2=34
Attack werewolf 150-34=116
Werewolf attacks- cat stuns

Round 2 pets=12+3+3+10+27+2=57/2=28
Attacks werewolf 116-28=88
Werewolf and wolf attack -stoneskin potion
Stoneskin Potion: Grants complete immunity from all damage for one turn

Round 3 pets=16+3+3+10+27+3=62/2=31
Attack werewolf 88-31=57
Werewolf and 2 wolves attack- stoneskin potion
Stoneskin Potion: Grants complete immunity from all damage for one turn

Round 4 pets=12+3+3+10+27+4=59/2=29
Attack werewolf 57-29= 28
Werewolf and 3 wolves attack- stoneskin potion
Stoneskin Potion: Grants complete immunity from all damage for one turn

Round 5 pets=16+3+3+10+27+5=63/2=31
Attack werewolf and rabid wolves with horse blanket 28-31=0
Rabid wolves Rabid Wolf 50-63=0 dead

No bites received

For defeating the Werewolf & all the Rabid Wolves you will be rewarded: 50 XP, 3 Stoneskin Potions, 40 Gold, 1 Werewolf Fang

Does this look right?

Cathy wrote: "Werewolf
25 Attack | 150 Health
No matter how powerful your attack,its effect is halved. To determine your actual damage, simply divide your total attack power (including bonuses from pets, orbs, g..."

This looks good! My only question is about the last round - the red gem doesn't apply to pets (sorry if I'm reading your notes wrong), does it apply to the poison weapon enhancements?

Rebecca wrote: "Cathy wrote: "Werewolf
25 Attack | 150 Health
No matter how powerful your attack,its effect is halved. To determine your actual damage, simply divide your total attack power (including bonuses from..."

Thanks for catching that. I have edited it and added a round so I don't need the red gem.

Battle - Werewolf

Hero level 14 (Max HP 40 with 4 Health Gems)
Level 17 Sword (19 base attack), 7 HP
- Growth Weapon Enhancement
PPP in use, hire Radagast
The Shadow of the Orb of Earth (+3) 1 use only
Orb of Earth (+3), 1 Combat Hat (+1), 1 Kitty +"Lucky 13" collar (+12)* , 1 Dog (+8), 1 Horse (+4), 1 Falcon (+4 every other turn) = 40 to start
+ enhanced weapon potion +3, damage potion +3, greater poison potion +10 = 56 to start / 2 = 28
PPP in use
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)

Round 1: (Werewolf : 22 AP, 150 health) (Hero 29 AP)
Kitty attacks monster (+12AP) ⇒ Werewolf 138 HP (no bite this round)
Hero attacks (+29 HP) ⇒ Werewolf 109 HP
Stoneskin Potion: Grants complete immunity from all damage for one turn

Round 2: (Werewolf : 22 AP, 109 health) (Hero 28 AP)(Rabid wolf 1: 22 AP 50HP)
Hero attacks (+26 HP) ⇒ Werewolf 81 HP
Stoneskin Potion: Grants complete immunity from all damage for one turn
Throw Snowflake Arm at Rabid wolf

Round 3: (Werewolf : 22 AP, 81 health) (Hero 30 AP)(Rabid wolf 1-2: 22 AP 50HP)
Hero attacks (+30 HP) ⇒ Werewolf 51 HP
Stoneskin Potion: Grants complete immunity from all damage for one turn
Throw 2 Snowflake Arm at 2 Rabid wolves

Round 4: (Werewolf : 22 AP, 55 health) (Hero 52 AP) (Rabid wolf 1-3: 22 AP 50HP)
*uses red gem* - 52
Uses horse rug - area of attack
Werewolf (52 AP) ⇒ Werewolf dead
3 rabid wolves (52 AP) ⇒ rabid wolves dead

For defeating the Werewolf & all the Rabid Wolves you will be rewarded: 50 XP, 3 Stoneskin Potions, 40 Gold, 1 Werewolf Fang

Hero: Level 14 || Health: 119/40 Sword: Level 10(+2+3) + pets Magic: Level 21(+2+3) +Hat + bauble + pets Exp: 4643
The Ghost of the Great Green Dragon - Your sword deals only half its usual damage, but your magic staff and spells gain +2 attack power against this foe. HP=80

Pet +, Damage, Enhanced weapon, Radagast

Round 1 Cat=8, Pets=16, Staff=27+2, Potions=6, Bauble=1
Hero attacks dragon 80-60=20
Dragon attacks hero - cat stuns

Round 2 Pets=12, Staff=27+2, Potions=6, Bauble=2
Hero attacks dragon 20-49=0 Dragon dead

36 Attack 80 Health - 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: Level 14 || Health: 119/40 Sword: Level 10(+2+3) + pets Magic: Level 21(+2+3) +Hat + bauble + pets Exp: 4673
The Ghost of the Great Yellow Dragon - 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 -

Pet +, Damage, Enhanced weapon, Radagast

Round 1 Cat=8, Pets=16, Staff=27, Potions=6, Bauble=1
Hero attacks dragon 160-60=100
Dragon attacks hero - cat stuns

Round 2 Pets=12, Staff=27, Potions=6, Bauble=2,Bat wings=5
Hero attacks dragon 100-52=48
Dragon attacks hero- use blue gem 119 -12=107

Round 3 Pets=16, Staff=27, Potions=6, Bauble=3
Hero attacks dragon 48-52=0 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: Level 14 || Health: 107/40 Sword: Level 10(+2+3) + pets Magic: Level 21(+2+3) +Hat + bauble + pets Exp: 4703
The Ghost of the Great Red Dragon - 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. 30 Attack 100 Health -

Round 1 Sword=15+2, Pets=16+12, Potions=3
Hero attacks dragon 100-48=52
Dragon attacks hero 107 -27=80

Round 2 Sword=15+2, Pets=12, Potions=3
Hero attacks dragon 52-32=20
Dragon attacks hero 80-27=53

Round 3 Sword=15+2, Pets=16, Potions=3
Hero attacks dragon 20-36=0 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.)

Great Red Dragon

-Waking from a terrible nightmare of working as a merchant he sighs in relief, looking across the fire only seeing Lady Ysmay snoring. Rolling over in his bed roll he sees a flaming fiery beast with one molten eye appearing out of the trees. He quickly reaches for his Fred (his magic staff) only to remember it only does half damage against this monster. He unsheathed Little Fred (his sword) his trusty but lesser of the two weapons but the sword does +2 damage against this dragon

This rare monster does 15 Attack and has 50 Health but the reward is great! 30 Experience, Orb of Fire (Adds 3 attack to a magic staff)

+5HP Lady Ysmay
+3AP Damage Potion
+3AP Enhanced Weapon Potion
+2AP Sword Bonus for Great Red Dragon
+6 Minor Heal Potions

--Hero Sword LVL (11AP(3+2+6)) , HP 18/18
--Great Red Dragon (15 AP, 50 HP)
Round One
Hero Attacks GRD (AP:11), GRD (50-11) (HP39)
GRD attacks Hero (AP:15), Hero (18-15) (HP3)
Lady Ysmay heals Hero (3+5) (HP8)
Hero drinks 2 minor heal potions (8+10) (HP18)

Round Two
Hero Attacks GRD (AP:11), GRD (39-11) (HP28)
GRD attacks Hero (AP:15), Hero (18-15) (HP3)
Lady Ysmay heals Hero (3+5) (HP8)
Hero drinks 2 minor heal potions (8+10) (HP18)

Round Three
Hero Attacks GRD (AP:11), GRD (28-11) (HP17)
GRD attacks Hero (AP:15), Hero (18-15) (HP3)
Lady Ysmay heals Hero (3+5) (HP8)
Hero drinks 2 minor heal potions (8+10) (HP18)

Round Four
Hero Attacks GRD (AP:11), GRD (17-11) (HP6)
GRD attacks Hero (AP:15), Hero (18-15) (HP3)
Lady Ysmay heals Hero (3+5) (HP8)

Round Five
Hero Attacks GRD (AP:11), GRD (6-11) Dead
Great Red Dragon Dead
Lady Ysmay heals Hero 8+5=(13HP)

Reward: 30 Experience, Orb of Fire (Adds 3 attack to a magic staff)

After the battle Lady Ysmay takes sip of some water and Sir ChrisP wonders about the Merchant Academy.

The Abominable Snowman example

With 200 hp, this is an advanced monster. I throw practically everything at it and it still does 34 damage before I kill it! Recommended: ability to cast Inferno several times, lots of pets, lots of potions. (view spoiler)[

Snowmen are magical & uncommon. Snowmen are seen only in winter (from 21st December to 20th March). The Snowman is weak against Fire spells, strong against Life. Population: 3 per winter.
20 attack 200 health - Rewards: 25 XP, 1 Greater Poison Potion, 15 Gold

I used a Greater Poison Potion, Pets Plus Potion, Damage Potion, Lucky 13 Collar, a Fish, plus my cat, puppy, horse, and falcon, AND I hired Radagast! Plus my defenses lowered its attack to 17 hp. It took me 3 rounds to kill. With just the Inferno spell and NOTHING else, this would take 14 rounds, with the Snowman doing up to 260 damage to you! Definitely one that needs extra planning and supplies.

Here’s my fight:
Level 16 Hero, Inferno + Horse + Puppy + Damage potion + PPP + Falcon (51/47 atk), Cat + Lucky 13 Collar + PPP + Fish (24 atk), Radagast, 46 hp
vs.
Snowman: 20-1-1-1=17 atk, 200 hp. Reward: 25 xp, 1 GPP, 15 Gold
• Cat attacks: -24 = 176 hp
• GPP: -10 = 166 hp
• Inferno: -51 = 115 hp
• Foe attacks: -17 = 39 hp
• GPP: -10 = 105 hp
• Inferno: -47 = 58 hp
• Foe attacks: -17 = 12 hp
• GPP: -10 = 48 hp
• Inferno: -51 = dead
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!) (hide spoiler)]

Sir Ray collects 3 xp, 1 spell ingredient of choice

The Queens - All 4 Queens must be fought at the same time. Only one may be attacked per turn (unless an area of effect spell is in effect.) Queens are not magical.
Queen of Hearts - 10 attack 125 HP
Queen of Spades - 15 attack 100 HP
Queen of Clubs - 20 attack 75 HP
Queen of Diamonds - 5 attack 150 HP
Reward: 75 Experience, Purple Gem of Power

Recommendations: (view spoiler)[
1. Minimum 30 hp.
2. If you can’t absorb 50 damage a round (and I can’t at Level 14!), you’ll need Stoneskin or Shield potions. You’ll need as many of these as rounds it will take you to kill a 75 hp monster, so if you can do 25 hp damage per round, that is 3 potions. For 19-24 damage a round, it’s 4 potions. For 15-18 damage per round, it’s 5 potions (or maybe a couple nuts, or a cat can help).
NOTE: The Blue Shield Gem can replace one of these potions if you have it activated and available. Also, the Pet Rock, Shield, and Fence are great for reducing the Foes’ atks, and they work on each Queen separately!
3. Growth Weapon Enhancement Bauble (GWEB) for your chosen weapon. With 450 damage needed for all the Queens, increasing damage each round is quite helpful! Or / additionally, you can use a Growing Strength Potion.
4. Horse + Horse Rug are great to attack all of the Queens at once. Perhaps when you get the first one or second one close to death, use this to finish it off and put a dent in the rest
5. Slingshot and some nuts. Sometimes the math doesn’t work out! It’s WONDERFUL to have a slingshot and nuts to take off those last 1 or 2 or 3 hp, and remember: it doesn’t take a turn to use it!
6. Hire a Mercenary. I used Ysmay to heal every round but there are newer Mercs since I found the Queens. Maybe Lenny, Kili, or Radagast would be better for you.
(hide spoiler)]

Thinking about how to conquer these cards: (view spoiler)[
Ok. Let’s rearrange this list from most to least dangerous. Highest attack is at the top, which luckily corresponds to lowest hp! This is the order we should dispatch the Queens. The reasoning behind this is that a Foe with even 1 hp can still do its max damage to you, so getting rid of the one which does the most damage first will lessen the need for healing.
1. Clubs - 20 atk 75 hp
2. Spades - 15 atk 100 hp
3. Hearts - 10 atk 125 hp
4. Diamonds - 5 atk 150 hp

I ended up using:
55 hp worth of heal potions
3 shield potions
Shield
Horse
Horse Rug
Orb of Fire
GWEB
Damage Potion
Enhance Potion
Growing Strength Potion
1 nut (with slingshot)

It’s… a lot! Are you sure you’re ready?? (hide spoiler)]

Ready? Fight! (view spoiler)[
Level 11 Hero, Level 10 Magic Staff (12) + Orb (3) + Damage Potion (3) + Enhance Potion (3) + Horse (1) + Pet Plus Potion (1) + GWEB (1+) (=24+ atk), Shield, 31 hp
vs.
Queens
Clubs = (20-1-(1*2)=) 17 atk, 75 hp
Spades = (15-1-(1*2)=) 12 atk, 100 hp
Hearts = (10-1-(1*2)=) 7 atk, 125 hp
Diamonds = (5-1-(1*2)=) 2 atk, 150 hp
• Hero uses Shield Potion
• Hero uses Growing Strength Potion = 25+ atk
• Hero attacks Clubs with Magic Staff: -25 hp = 50 hp
• Foes attack: (38/2=) -19 hp = 12 + 5 Ysmay = 17 hp
• Hero uses Minor Heal Potion +5 = 22 hp
• Hero uses Shield Potion
• Hero attacks Clubs with Magic Staff: -27 hp = 23 hp
• Foes attack: (38/2=) -19 hp = 3 + 5 Ysmay = 8 hp
• Hero uses Medium Heal Potion +10 = 18 hp
• Hero uses Shield Potion
• Hero attacks Clubs with Magic Staff: -29 hp = dead
• Foes attack: (21/2 rounded up=) -11 hp = 7 + 5 Ysmay = 12 hp
• Hero uses Major Heal Potion +15 = 27 hp
• Hero attacks Spades with Magic Staff: -31 hp = 69 hp
• Foes attack: -21 hp = 6 + 5 Ysmay = 11 hp
• Hero uses Medium Heal Potion +10 = 21 hp
• Hero attacks Spades with Magic Staff: -33 hp = 36 hp
• Foes attack: -21 hp = 0 + 5 Ysmay = 5 hp
• Hero uses Minor Heal Potion +5 = 10 hp
• Hero uses Horse Blanket, attacks all: -35 hp
•• Spades = 1 hp
•• Hearts = 90 hp
•• Diamonds = 115 hp
• Hero attacks Spades with Slingshot and 1 nut: -1 hp = dead
• Foes attack: -9 hp = 1 + 5 Ysmay = 6 hp
• Hero uses Minor Heal Potion +5 = 11 hp
• Hero attacks Hearts with Magic Staff: -37 hp = 53 hp
• Foes attack: -9 hp = 2 + 5 Ysmay = 7 hp
• Hero uses Minor Heal Potion +5 = 12 hp
• Hero attacks Hearts with Magic Staff: -39 hp = 14 hp
• Foes attack: -9 hp = 3 + 5 Ysmay = 8 hp
• Hero attacks Hearts with Magic Staff: -41 hp = dead
• Foe attacks: -2 hp = 6 + 5 Ysmay = 11 hp
• Hero attacks Diamonds with Magic Staff: -43 hp = 72 hp
• Foe attacks: -2 hp = 9 + 5 Ysmay = 14 hp
• Hero attacks Diamonds with Magic Staff: -45 hp = 27 hp
• Foe attacks: -2 hp = 12 + 5 Ysmay = 17 hp
• Hero attacks Diamonds with Magic Staff: -47 hp = dead
Reward: 75 xp, Purple Gem of Power
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!) (hide spoiler)]

12 rounds!! Is it too much? Maybe wait and stock up on more loot first. Here’s with a fully trained puppy, cat with Lucky 13 collar + fish, the Red & Blue Shield Gems activated, and a Minor Poison Potion! (view spoiler)[

Level 11 Hero, Level 10 Magic Staff (12) + Orb (3) + Damage Potion (3) + Enhance Potion (3) + Minor Poison Potion (2) + Horse (1) + Puppy (2) + Pet Plus Potion(PPP) (1+2) + GWEB (1+) (=30+ atk), Cat with Lucky Collar and Fish ((2+1)*2*2(for PPP)) (=12), Shield with Red & Blue Gem active, 31 hp
vs.
Queens
Clubs = (20-1-(1*2)=) 17 atk, 75 hp
Spades = (15-1-(1*2)=) 12 atk, 100 hp
Hearts = (10-1-(1*2)=) 7 atk, 125 hp
Diamonds = (5-1-(1*2)=) 2 atk, 150 hp
• Hero activates Blue Gem. Incoming atk / 2
• Hero uses Growing Strength Potion = 31+ atk
• Cat attacks: -12 hp = 63
• Hero attacks Clubs with Magic Staff: -31 hp = 32 hp
• Foes attack: (38/2=) -19 hp = 12 + 5 Ysmay = 17 hp
• Hero uses Shield Potion
• Hero attacks Clubs with Magic Staff: -33 hp = dead
• Foes attack: (21/2 rounded up=) -11 hp = 6 + 5 Ysmay = 11 hp
• Hero uses Red Gem. Doubles attack (weapon, not pets)
• Hero attacks Clubs with Magic Staff: (12+3+3+3+2+3+3)*2 = 58 + pets ((1+2)*2)= 6 = -64 hp.
Attack is with the Horse Rug, attacks all Foes.
•• Spades = 3 hp
•• Hearts = 67 hp
•• Diamonds = 86 hp
• Hero attacks Spades with Slingshot and 3 nut: -3 hp = dead
• Foes attack: -9 hp = 1 + 5 Ysmay = 7 hp
• Hero uses Minor Heal Potion +5 = 12 hp
• Hero attacks Hearts with Magic Staff: -37 hp = 24 hp
• Foes attack: -9 hp = 3 + 5 Ysmay = 8 hp
• Hero attacks Hearts with Magic Staff: dead
• Foe attacks: -2 hp = 6 + 5 Ysmay = 11 hp
• Hero attacks Diamonds with Magic Staff: -41 hp = 45 hp
• Foe attacks: -2 hp = 9 + 5 Ysmay = 14 hp
• Hero attacks Diamonds with Magic Staff: -43 hp = 2 hp
• Foe attacks: -2 hp = 12 + 5 Ysmay = 17 hp
• Hero attacks Diamonds with Slingshot and 2 nut: -2 hp = dead
Reward: 75 xp, Purple Gem of Power
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!)


Alright, 7 rounds down from 12! This version took:
1 Minor Heal Potion
5 nuts
1 shield potion
Shield
Red Gem
Blue Gem
Horse
Horse Rug
Orb of Fire
GWEB
Damage Potion
Enhance Potion
Growing Strength Potion
Minor Poison Potion (hide spoiler)]

Sir Ray collects: 5 xp, 10 gold

The Swarm
The swarm is ruled by a Queen Bee. Every turn she will call upon her drones to assist her. The number of drones that come to her aid each turn is equal to the number of creatures currently attacking. (Example: Only Queen Bee, the next round will have Queen Bee and 1 Drone. If there is a Queen Bee and 7 Drones, the next round will have Queen Bee and 15 Drones (7+8)). Each round you may only attack one creature unless you are using area of attack abilities, then your attack hits all creatures currently in the battle. The Swarm is not magical.
Queen Bee: 20 Attack 100 Health
Drone Bee: 4 Attack 10 Health
Reward: 40 Experience, White Gem of Power



Let’s figure out how many drones will be in each round, if we plan to leave them for the end and take them all out with the Horse Rug. (view spoiler)[
Round 1: Queen (1), 20 atk
Round 2: Queen & 1 Drone (2), 20+4= 24 atk
Round 3: Queen & 3 Drones (4), 20+4+4+4= 32 atk… getting kinda hairy…
Round 4: Queen & 7 Drones (8), 20+(4*8)= 52 atk…. Okay, that’s waaaaay too much! Let’s try to dispatch the Swarm in 3.5 rounds, so 3 atks for them, but 4 atks for us.

The Queen Bee has 100 hp, so we’d need to do 25 damage per round to knock her out in 4 atks. Also, max hp would need to be at least 32, so ~Level 12 hero.

NOTE: If you have a pet rock, fence, or shield, the damage done by the Swarm is reduced. The minimum damage for any Foe is 1 though, so the Drones can only be reduced to 1 atk. Still, taking off 3 atk from everyone would change the numbers above to:
Rnd 1: 17 atk
Rnd 2: 18 atk
Rnd 3: 20 atk
Rnd 4: 24 atk

That’s much more manageable! A Level 9 Hero would have at least 26 hp, which would mean we could adjust the plan to fight for 4.5 rounds, reducing the minimum damage to 20 per round! The Life spell has a base damage of 20 with Casting Materials of 1 Zest of Lemon, & 1 Flake of Pixie Dust. These come from the Lemons are a Girl’s Best Friend and Pixie Power Girls quest, respectively, found here. Also, some of us adventurers (cough *me* cough) have been around for ages and have LOTS of supplies. Perhaps just asking nicely in the Tavern will get you a donation! (hide spoiler)]


Recommendations:
1. Be able to do 25 damage per round, and have at least 32 hp
~or~
2. Be able to reduce Foes’ attacks by 3, able to do 20 damage per round, and have at least 26 hp.
3. Have a Horse and Horse Rug. It is possible to do without the Horse Rug, but you’ll end up killing 1 Drone a round for how-ever-many rounds there are Drones and taking damage from the rest as you do. However, after you kill the Queen Bee, no new Drones appear.


Option 1 from the recommendations: (view spoiler)[
Hero able to reduce Foes’ attacks by 3, doing 20 damage per round, and with 26 hp.
vs.
Swarm:
Queen Bee = (20-1-(1*2)=) 17 atk, 100 hp
Drone Bee = (4-1-(1*2)=) 1 atk, 10 hp
• Hero attacks Queen: -20 hp = 80 hp
• Queen attacks: -17 hp = 9 hp
• Hero uses Major Heal Potion +15 = 24 hp
• Hero attacks Queen: -20 hp = 60 hp
• Queen and 1 Drone attack: (17+1=) -18 hp = 6 hp
• Hero uses Major Heal Potion +15 = 21 hp
• Hero attacks Queen: -20 hp = 40 hp
• Queen and 3 Drones attack: (17+1+1+1=) -20 hp = 1 hp
• Hero uses Major Heal Potion +15 = 16 hp
• Hero uses Medium Heal Potion +10 = 26 hp
• Hero attacks Queen: -20 hp = 20 hp
• Queen and 7 Drones attack: (17+1+1+1+1+1+1+1=) -24 hp = 2 hp
• Hero uses Horse Rug, attacks all: -20 hp = all dead
• Reward: 40 xp, White Gem of Power
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!)

We had to heal 45 hp for that battle! (hide spoiler)]


Option 2 from the recommendations: (view spoiler)[
Hero able to do 25 damage per round, and with 32 hp.
vs.
Swarm:
Queen Bee = 20 atk, 100 hp
Drone Bee = 4 atk, 10 hp
• Hero attacks Queen: -25 hp = 75 hp
• Queen attacks: -20 hp = 12 hp
• Hero uses Major Heal Potion +15 = 27 hp
• Hero attacks Queen: -25 hp = 50 hp
• Queen and 1 Drone attack: (20+4=) -24 hp = 3 hp
• Hero uses 2 Major Heal Potion +30 = 32 (max) hp
• Hero attacks Queen: -25 hp = 25 hp
• Queen and 3 Drones attack: (20+4+4+4=) -32 hp = 0 hp
• Hero uses Minor Heal Potion +5 = 5 hp (Bunny egg would also work here!)
• Hero attacks with Horse Rug, attacks all: -25 hp = dead
• Reward: 40 xp, White Gem of Power
Hero = __ hp, __ xp (always good to track hp & xp after fights!)

We had to heal 48-50 hp for that battle. (hide spoiler)]


Sir Ray collects: 5 xp, 10 gold