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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.
Points tracker: 12π‘οΈ Weapons tracker
1. Dagger of Whispers - 0
2. Warfang Axe - 1
3. Poisoned Vial - 0
4. Flamebrand Sword -01
5. Spiked Mace- 0
6. Frostfang Blade- 0
7. Trident of Tides- 0
8. Golden Talon- 0
9. Silver Stake- 0
10. Phoenix Feather Pen - 0
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
Title: Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party: How an Eccentric Group of Victorians Discovered Prehistoric Creatures and Accidentally Upended the WorldAuthor: Edward Dolnick
Task: Read a book where a character uncovers a hidden truth or secret
How It Fits: The scientists uncovered fossils and in turn, that Earth is very very old
Date Read: 1/27
Defeant any 3 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 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
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
To collect a Flamebrand Sword, Title: The Sea Captain's Wife
Author: Tilar J. Mazzeo
Task: Read a book with a brave protagonist.
How It Fits: MC was brave in stepping up as captain after her captain husband fell very ill during a voyage
Date Read: 1/11
Title: The Names
Author: Florence Knapp
Task: Read a book with a brave protagonist.
How It Fits: MC stood up to her abusive husband in two of the timelines.
Date Read: 1/17
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To collect a Silver Stake, Title: Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
Author: Jon Krakauer
Task: Read a book with suspenseful or creepy elements.
How It Fits: Some suspenseful moments where you don't know whether someone survives or not after the storm.
Date Read: 1/17
Title: Authority
Author: Jeff Vandermeer
Task: Read a gothic or horror story.
How It Fits: MPG horror
Date Read: 1/31
I'll use the Silver Stake to kill the Ash Serpent.I'll use the rewarded Phoenix Feather Pen to kill the Ink Reaver.
I'll use the rewarded Dagger of Whispers to kill the Goblin of the Broken Quill.
Reward: Warfang Axe
Second stop : Ashen Peaks where jagged cliffs and scorched lands echo with distant roars.- Read a book featuring a dangerous journey, climb, or extreme adventure.
- Read a book where the environment (mountains, ice, or storms) challenges the characters.
After reading for one prompt, you will need to face the monsters
Title: Mistress of RomeAuthor: Kate Quinn
Task: Read a book featuring a dangerous journey, climb, or extreme adventure.
How It Fits: 2/15
Date Read: Arius faced a dangerous journey as a gladiator slave, fighting to see the next day.
Defeat any 3 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
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
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
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
To collect a Dagger of Whispers,Title: Warbreaker
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Task: Read a book with a secret or betrayal.
How It Fits: A nation betrayed Hallandren.
Date Read: 2/18
Title: In a Dark, Dark Wood
Author: Ruth Ware
Task: Read a book with a secret or betrayal.
How It Fits: Clare betrayed Nora.
Date Read: 2/20
To collect a Poisoned Vial,Title: Mine Till Midnight
Author: Lisa Kleypas
Task: Read a book involving deceit or lies.
How It Fits: Christopher had nefarious intentions in trying to cozy up to Amelia.
Date Read: 3/6
Title: A Study in Scarlet Women
Author: Sherry Thomas
Task: Read a book with a plot twist.
How It Fits: Sherlock and Watson's chance encounter wasn't so coincidental after all.
Date Read: 2/27
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Books mentioned in this topic
Mine Till Midnight (other topics)A Study in Scarlet Women (other topics)
Warbreaker (other topics)
In a Dark, Dark Wood (other topics)
Mistress of Rome (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Lisa Kleypas (other topics)Sherry Thomas (other topics)
Brandon Sanderson (other topics)
Ruth Ware (other topics)
Kate Quinn (other topics)
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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.