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βοΈ How to Play You will progress through 5 fantasy settings in order.
Each setting presents 5 random monsters from the pool of 10 unique beasts. You need to defeat any 3 of them.
To defeat a monster:
- You must use the required weapon.
- If you donβt have it yet, complete all 2 book tasks for that weapon to earn it (i.e. read 2 books that fit the weapon)
- When you defeat a monster, you gain its reward weapon (different from the required weapon) which will be in your inventory
Repeat until all monsters across all 5 settings are defeated.
Points tracker: 26 π‘οΈ Weapons tracker
1. Dagger of Whispers - 0
2. Warfang Axe - 0.5
3. Poisoned Vial - 1
4. Flamebrand Sword -0
5. Spiked Mace- 0.5
6. Frostfang Blade- 1
7. Trident of Tides- 0.5
8. Golden Talon- 1
9. Silver Stake- 0.5
10. Phoenix Feather Pen - 1
π The Five Settings of Inkaria Whispering Woods β Trees murmur secrets; shadows twist strangely.
Ashen Peaks β Jagged cliffs and scorched lands echo with distant roars.
Crimson Marshes β Fog-choked swamps where unseen eyes follow your steps.
Obsidian Vale β Dark, rocky valleys littered with ancient ruins.
Celestine Keep β Towering citadel, the lair of Inkariaβs mightiest beasts.
Each setting contains 3 monsters, randomly drawn from the pool of 10. Monsters may reappear across settings.
π Bestiary of Inkaria
πΉ Goblin of the Broken Quill
Once a mischievous scribe, now a hoarder of half-finished tales. He hides in abandoned libraries, feeding on drafts never completed.
Required Weapon: Dagger of Whispers
Reward Weapon: Warfang Axe
π―οΈ Wraith of the Hollow Pages
A phantom born from the pages of forgotten books. Its whisper sounds like rustling paper in the dark.
Required Weapon: Warfang Axe
Reward Weapon: Poisoned Vial
πͺ Troll of the Fallen Bridge
Once a guardian of passage, now a brute who demands stories as toll. Cross him without a tale, and youβll never cross again.
Required Weapon: Poisoned Vial
Reward Weapon: Flamebrand Sword
π·οΈ Widow Spinner
She weaves webs from forgotten plotlines and traps characters in endless rewrites. Only a patient reader can unravel her lies.
Required Weapon: Flamebrand Sword
Reward Weapon: Spiked Mace
π The Bone Jester
Once a court entertainer who mocked fate too often. Now he juggles skulls and riddles, laughing through eternity.
Required Weapon: Spiked Mace
Reward Weapon: Frostfang Blade
πͺΆ Harpy of the Silver Cliffs
Her songs echo with stolen verses, luring readers to the edge. She devours the endings of every book she finds.
Required Weapon: Frostfang Blade
Reward Weapon: Trident of Tides
π§ The Icebound Knight
Trapped in a frozen story that never concluded, he wanders the tundra, seeking the final chapter that will set him free.
Required Weapon: Trident of Tides
Reward Weapon: Golden Talon
𦴠Revenant Scholar
He died surrounded by his notes, doomed to revise forever. His quill scratches parchment though his body is long gone.
Required Weapon: Golden Talon
Reward Weapon: Silver Stake
π₯ The Ash Serpent
Born from burnt manuscripts, it coils through smoke and forgotten lore. Its breath smells of charred pages and endings rewritten.
Required Weapon: Silver Stake
Reward Weapon: Phoenix Feather Pen
π The Ink Reaver
The oldest of all β a monster made of pure ink. It devours stories whole, erasing worlds with a single swipe of its claws.
Required Weapon: Phoenix Feather Pen
Reward Weapon: Dagger of Whispers
π‘οΈ Armory of LegendsTo collect a weapon you need read 2 tasks by picking 2 tasks related to the weapon (they can be the same 2 tasks)
Dagger of Whispers
- Read a book with a secret or betrayal.
- Read a book that surprised you.
- Read a book that changed the way you thought about something.
Warfang Axe
- Read a book with an animal or creature.
- Read a book where survival is key.
- Read a book with a daring adventure.
Poisoned Vial
- Read a book involving deceit or lies.
- Read a book with a plot twist.
- Read a book with a villain you loved to hate.
Flamebrand Sword
- Read a heroic adventure.
- Read a book with a brave protagonist.
- Read a book with an inspiring victory.
Spiked Mace
- Read a dark or thrilling story.
- Read a book that made you tense or scared.
- Read a book with a suspenseful twist.
Frostfang Blade
- Read a book set in winter or icy landscapes.
- Read a book where characters endure harsh conditions.
- Read a book that chilled you emotionally or mentally.
Trident of Tides
- Read a book with a journey or voyage.
- Read a book set near water.
- Read a book with a transformative journey.
Golden Talon
- Read a romance or emotional story.
- Read a book that explores friendship.
- Read a book that tugged at your heart.
Silver Stake
- Read a gothic or horror story.
- Read a book with suspenseful or creepy elements.
- Read a book with a haunted or eerie setting.
Phoenix Feather Pen
- Read a 5-star favorite.
- Read a book that inspired you.
- Read a book you loved so much you would recommend it immediately.
First stop : Whispering Woods where trees murmur secrets and shadows twist strangely - Read a book where a character uncovers a hidden truth or secret.
- Read a book where the forest or woodland itself plays a significant role in the story.
After reading for one prompt, you will need to face the monsters. You can read books to collect weapons at any point, as listed in Armoury of legends
First stop : Whispering Woods- Read a book where a character uncovers a hidden truth or secret
Book: The Stranger at the Table by Cassie Hamer
Date: 1/11 3.5β
Fit: Maz uncovers the truth about the day of the accident a few years after the event
WeaponsFrostfang Blade: Read a book that chilled you emotionally or mentally
Book: Juggling by Barbara Trapido
Date: 2/11 1.5β
Fit: it left me cold mentally & emotionally
Phoenix Feather Pen: Read a book you loved so much you would recommend it immediately
Book: Night Watch by Terry Pratchett
Date: 4/11 5β
Fit: I don't often give 5β but this is worth it
Poisoned Vial: Read a book with a villain you loved to hate
Book: If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl
Date: 6/11 3β
Fit: I enjoyed hating Angel/Gelina
Trident of Tides: Read a book with a transformative journey
Book: Your Friend and Mine by Jessica Dettmann
Date: 7/11 4β
Fit: MC Margot takes a journey to fulfill her dead friend's requests & returns transformed by the self-knowledge gained by the experience
Phoenix Feather Pen: Read a 5-star favourite
Book: Flowers For Mrs Harris by Paul Gallico
Date: 8/11 5β
Fit: love this, had to read it again
Golden Talon: Read a romance or emotional story
Book: Wish Upon a Star by Olivia Goldsmith
Date: 9/11 3.5β
Fit: MPG romance
You need to defeat any of the 3 monsters below by using the required weapon. You will get a reward weapon on destroying every monster which can be used to destroy another monster πͺ Troll of the Fallen Bridge
Once a guardian of passage, now a brute who demands stories as toll. Cross him without a tale, and youβll never cross again.
Required Weapon: Poisoned Vial
Reward Weapon: Flamebrand Sword
πͺ Troll of the Fallen Bridge
Once a guardian of passage, now a brute who demands stories as toll. Cross him without a tale, and youβll never cross again.
Required Weapon: Poisoned Vial
Reward Weapon: Flamebrand Sword
π The Bone Jester
Once a court entertainer who mocked fate too often. Now he juggles skulls and riddles, laughing through eternity.
Required Weapon: Spiked Mace
Reward Weapon: Frostfang Blade
𦴠Revenant Scholar
He died surrounded by his notes, doomed to revise forever. His quill scratches parchment though his body is long gone.
Required Weapon: Golden Talon
Reward Weapon: Silver Stake
π₯ The Ash Serpent
Born from burnt manuscripts, it coils through smoke and forgotten lore. Its breath smells of charred pages and endings rewritten.
Required Weapon: Silver Stake
Reward Weapon: Phoenix Feather Pen
WeaponsDagger of Whispers - 1/2
Warfang Axe - 1/2
Poisoned Vial - 2/2
Flamebrand Sword
Spiked Mace - 2/2
Frostfang Blade - 2/2
Trident of Tides - 2/2
Golden Talon - 2/2
Silver Stake - 1/2
Phoenix Feather Pen - 2/2
WeaponFrostfang Blade: Read a book where characters endure harsh conditions
Book: Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb
Date: 12/11 3β
Fit: some of the children endured very hard conditions all their short lives
Poisoned Vial: Read a book involving deceit or lies
Book: Vision of Seduction by Cassie Ryan
Date: 13/11 2.5β
Fit: lies & deceit abound during the war between Klatchians & C!nts, & Katelyn's true identity has been hidden
Warfang Axe: Read a book with an animal or creature
Book: Open Season by C.J. Box
Date: 14/11 3.5β
Fit: ft. endangered species the Miller's weasel, previously though extinct
Spiked Mace: Read a dark or thrilling story
Book: To Die For by David Baldacci
Date: 16/11 4β
Fit: a thrilling tale
Silver Stake: Read a gothic or horror story
Book: Blood Red by Sharon Page
Date: 17/11 2.5β
Fit: a bit of both gothic & horror
Golden Talon: Read a book that explores friendshipBook: Master Humphrey's Clock by Charles Dickens
Date: 19/11 4β
Fit: explores the meaning of friendship for Master Humphreys
Spiked Mace: Read a book with a suspenseful twist
Book: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
Date: 20/11 4.5β
Fit: the twist in the tale is brilliant & suspenseful
Dagger of Whispers: Read a book with a secret or betrayalBook: Eternity Ring by Patricia Wentworth
Date: 21/11 3β
Fit: lots of secrets in the village, & Cicely is betrayed by Grant
Trident of Tides: Read a book set near water
Book: The Darkness & the Deep by Aline Templeton
Date: 22/11 3.5β
Fit: set on the Scottish coast
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π Opening Scroll: The Call to Adventure
βThe lands of Inkaria have grown restless. Forgotten beasts stir in the shadowed corners of forests, peaks, and ruins. Only the bravest readers may wield legendary weapons and bring order to the realm. Your quest is perilous: traverse five treacherous settings, defeat the creatures that haunt them, and claim the treasures they guard. β
Objective: Defeat 15 monsters (3 per setting Γ 5 settings) by collecting and using the right weapons, which you earn through reading tasks.