Quests

To check your available collections, open the Collections tab in the mayor's house. They will become available progressively as your level increases.

On completion: You've found it! Amazing!

Collecting the items on the map is no easy task! You'll need to look closely, as they're so easy to miss. To start off, gather 10 Scarecrows and 12 Herbs. If you don't see them all on the map at once, don't worry - they'll re-appear during the day.

On completion: How fortuitous!

Complete the "Country Saying" collection by gathering all the required ingredients! Why are you still reading this? Get going!

On completion: At long last! It is completed!

Collect a Bronze Cauldron from an adventure map. It can only be found on adventure maps you visit and will not reappear on that adventure once you have collected it. Best of luck!

On completion: You're quite the explorer!

Have you ever been to a tavern? You can meet the most interesting people there. It is also a good place to find people with particular skills, so-called specialists. We should build one so we can hire some.

On completion: What a wonderful place. The people there are always cheerful and ready for a good talk. Take a look when you have the possibility. It'll be worth it!

Of course, stone does not cut itself. For that we need a specialist: a mason. Place him as near as possible to the deposit and the storehouse to keep the journey short.

On completion: Good, the stone cutter has begun work. Since he does not supply any other buildings, there is no need to check whether you can perfect his methods. The more masons you have, the more your stock of stone increases.

Now that the tavern is finished, we should think about the next step. Do you remember that you can hire specialists there? With a click on the tavern, you can see which specialists are available. Go and purchase a geologist!

On completion: You can find your purchased specialists in your star menu. You can have multiple specialists of one kind, but the allocation of specialists you can hire from the tavern is limited. When it is exhausted.you have to get additional ones from the merchant.

If you open your star menu, you'll see the new geologist you hired at the tavern. He will help us find special deposits on our island. First, we need stone. Go to the star menu and send him out to search for stone by clicking on him.

On completion: That was really fast. Please remember that resources other than stone might take longer to find. But enough chat, let's get to work!

Hmm… Take a look at your economy overview. Your stone production is quite low. You should think about building another mason. We will need a lot of stone for upcoming buildings.

On completion: Very good. More buildings of one type produce more, of course. Still, there are other ways of increasing production… Hey, a courier is coming. Please, wait a moment.

Your settlers already have a place to work and live. They are working well, but would do better if given a buff. Consequently, we need fish.

On completion: Your fisherman has already begun his work. A lot of things can be made from the fish caught, but most importantly your settlers can work more effectively using them. I'll show you, what I mean.

But first you have to build a provisions house where your groceries can be processed. After all, freshly caught fish cannot be eaten immediately.

On completion: Ah, the provisions house has already been built. You should take a look. You can commission a lot of nice things there.

In your provisions house you can create processed food, also known as buffs, for your workyards, refillers for some of your deposits, plus a few other things. However for now, let's concentrate on buffs.

On completion: There are a lot of different buffs. They differ in duration and effect, and you cannot produce all of them yourself. While playing, more possibilities will become available, so take a regular look at your provisions house.

Once a buff has finished being produced, it is transferred to your star menu. From there, you can use it on whichever workyard you want. Try it out.

On completion: You have doubled the production of this building for 30 minutes. You should always buff your workyards when you temporarily need more of one specific resource.

I have a little suggestion. It is possible to make settling more comfortable using different options. In the top left, below your avatar, you can find certain options, including some to tweak the camera or the sound. You should take a look.

On completion: I see you have the hang of it. Don't hesitate to change the options if anything bothers you. Additionally, you can look up all my notes in the archive in case you forget anything.

I have some more information for you, so please listen. A master builder has settled on your island. He has the ability to reposition your buildings. Fantastic, isn't it?

On completion: Well, that works fine. So, no problem if you ever get yourself stuck. However, moving buildings costs resources, so keep that in mind.

You are learning very fast. I know, I expect a lot from you. Settling isn’t easy. In case you need any further help, or are unsure of how to handle certain things, there are buttons just below your avatar that will take you to the forum, support, or the tutorial.

On completion: In the archive you can re-read all the help window texts, and if you still have questions, try the forum where a lot of other settlers are willing to help you with their experience.

My lord, I cannot understate how important it is for you to fully understand the options menu. This time I would like to tell you about the advanced options. These ones are particularly valuable when it comes to increasing your performance. Why not give them a look?

On completion: Fantastic! I promise, I won't bother you with the options menu anymore. You've now learned everything there is to know about it. I am most grateful for your undivided attention!

I have just returned from the king's library. It seems that this island has not been mapped yet. It's very likely that there's a lot we can use here, it's just that we don't know where the resources are to be found. Send an explorer to discover the hidden areas one by one. Similarly to the geologist, you can hire an explorer at the tavern.

On completion: The explorer has just returned. He discovered a new sector. Each sector has its own deposits and provides additional building space. So, if you are in need of new deposits or space, don't hesitate to search for new sectors.

It is time to expand your property. Since the explorer has already mapped a new area, all that is left for you to do is claim your new property by building a storehouse in the new sector. After that, you can build in the new sector as you wish.

On completion: This sector is yours now. You are progressing really fast. I will now write my report for the king. It's very pleasing to have only good things to report.

So, boy, things are getting serious now! My scouts have located a bandit leader. If we defeat him, it will disperse the enemy's units and free the sector.

On completion: You general was victorious. The sector is free and can be captured. I hope you know how that works… Just in case you don't, start by building a storehouse in the sector.

The fat man… What is he called? Holger? Whatever, you know who I mean. Anyway, he really wanted me to tell you that the way to obtain building licences is by freeing sectors. You can find them in your star menu, and have to use them on your Mayor's house.

On completion: Good! Celebrate your victory. For personal reasons I have to go on a journey for some time. When I return, I will help you to increase the size of your military.

Don't you think that it is becoming rather cramped here? I think it is time to expand your holdings. I know Lord Sardin is not here at the moment, but I am sure you will make it on your own.

On completion: You were really good. Lord Sardin seems to have prepared you very well. I am truly impressed.

Now that you have built another building that requires pinewood, the balance of your economy has changed. It would be best to check exactly how it's been affected.

On completion: As you can see, your pinewood consumption has risen rapidly, so it is recommended you take countermeasures.

Because you have already made great progress, I will not tell you exactly what to do. I am sure you will make work it out. However, I would advise optimizing your pinewood production.

On completion: I knew you would make it. The king will be proud of you. I will report to him immediately.

I know you are very busy right now creating an army… Sardin didn't even want to let me through to see you… but I have to tell you something about your buildings. You can upgrade them. Try it out.

On completion: You can upgrade nearly all buildings so they produce faster, or make more goods. Upgrading storehouses increases your stock capacity, but the time and resources required increases with every level.

I have just returned from a visit of the king's court. I have to admit, his city looks really beautiful. I think this is mainly because of its harmonious cityscape. You too should try to keep your building upgrades on the same level. It just looks better.

On completion: Just like that! It looks a lot better that way. I am sure the king will also be satisfied when he hears of your efforts to please him.

Pssst… It's me again. I'm just about to go on a journey to find new adventures. Since I'm going quite far this time, I might find a new route for your explorer, and more challenging adventures. If I do, you will need more units for them. Maybe you should upgrade your noble residences to claim more settlers?

On completion: Thank you for your trust. I will not disappoint you. Hmm? Did I hear a noise? I think someone is approaching. I had better disappear. Until next time.

You won't believe the news I've got! The king is trying to establish a trading network. As soon as you build a trade office, you'll be able to trade with anyone else who has a similar office. We shouldn't let this chance pass!

On completion: Oh, what a beautiful building. Isn't it noble? That is your ticket to becoming a mighty, influential merchant. I am excited to see how you will use this.

Have you taken a look at your trades already? You'll find them by clicking the scales in the menu list. There, you can offer items or accept offers from other traders. Knock yourself out.

On completion: So, how do you like trading? You can always use it to get missing resources or to get rid of those you have in excessive quantities. And remember always to keep an eye on prices - you may find a bargain here or there.

As you have no doubt already noticed, the production of goods takes a lot of time in the beginning. If you do not have time to wait, you can use trade to acquire the needed items. Either you take an already existing offer, or you make one yourself. Try it out.

On completion: A good option, isn't it? You should always keep trade in mind as a viable alternative. In the right moment, it can save you a lot of time. But always compare prices so that you get a good offer.

Psssst… It's me again. How is the adventure search going? Could you get me some exotic wood by trading? I cannot trade myself… for a number of reasons I don't want to go into.

On completion: Uh, thank you. Finally I can get my own back on him! What? No, I don't mean you. As a reward, I can give you some map fragments which I found during my travels.

It seems your economy is working quite well. Have you already noticed that we do not need a lot of stones and planks anymore? In case you have a large amount of any specific resource left, you can trade it in and get more useful resources.

On completion: At some point, you will almost certainly have a resource that's no use to you anymore. However, before you tear down a building you should always consider selling it through trade instead.

Hello and greetings. Some days ago we made some tests on the earth on the island, and found that it is perfect for growing wheat. We could use that to bake bread. What do you think about building some farms for cultivating wheat?

On completion: The farm is the most important building for successful bread production. Theoretically, all farms can harvest from the same wheat field - but the fields will deplete faster that way.

Ah, I see you've already built a wheat field. Every farm harvests only from the nearest wheat field. However, it's wise to have multiple wheat fields, as they deplete after a while. If there's no other wheat field left, the farm will stop production.

On completion: The fields are harvested continuously, and when they are depleted, a new field has to be built. In order to avoid a shortage you can place several fields.

The farmer has already got busy and started harvesting wheat. But to produce bread, we still need water. It can be gathered from wells, but there's no need to build them near the farms, as we can get the water from the storehouse.

On completion: Really beautiful wells. Wells and wheat fields only contain a certain amount of resources. As you progress, you will gain access to higher capacity wells and wheat fields.

Bread? Don't make me laugh. Bread can wait. What we really need is brew! After all, we want to create an army. Luckily, wheat and water are also the two ingredients needed to produce brew, so it wasn't all in vain. All that is left to do is to build a brewery.

On completion: Excellent. It's nearly impossible to convince a recruit to fight for you without brew. But of course, brew alone is not enough to recruit units - we need more… correct! - weapons!

Your storehouses are well stocked and your settlement is expanding, but your settlers want somewhere to live. You should build them suitable houses to live in. The more residences you have, the more settlers will move to your settlement.

On completion: You've just built your first residence and hopefully created the basis for a successful settlement. May many residences follow and your settlement flourish.

Did you know that an architect is currently in your town? He has brought the latest plans from the kingdom for new residences. Not only do they look better, but they also have room for more settlers.

On completion: Don't they look fabulous? From now on you can build them and make even more space for your settlers. However, remember that residences also need building licences. If you need a building without obtaining a licence, go see the merchant.

Do you see how the settlers are already floating into your country? Feel free to take some time to enjoy it. By the way, I have heard about a mysterious potion that has the power to speed the growth up.

On completion: I have to admit, you have a really nice little town there. Carry on like that and the king will happily support you. Anyway, that's enough relaxing. Let us get on.

Your efforts to expand your military are obvious, but remember that you will need lots of settlers for the military and all the new buildings. And they in turn need a lot of space. Build some residences so that you have enough capacity

On completion: Of course, you can also upgrade already existing residences to expand your population capacity if you need to save on building licences. Another possibility is to buy a residence at the merchant's, where construction does not consume building licences.

Your explorer reports a friend has told him about a treasure. He would be glad to retrieve it for you, but needs the time to do it. Once you agree, simply check your star menu and send him on short treasure search.

On completion: I am really curious as to what the explorer will find. He will be returning in 6 hours, so you can give him some new orders then. Just remember you cannot cancel the search.

A settler has come to me and said that during one of his journeys he found coins - quite a lot of them. Maybe your explorers will also find some when they go searching for treasures?

On completion: He really found coins lying unclaimed on the street. Unbelievable how careless people are with their cash. But we can make good use of them, so who cares…

Pssst… I've explored a new route containing many treasures. It takes a little time, because the paths are often very steep, but you can find the nicest things there. I'll give you the information, but you'll owe me a favor…

On completion: So, did your explorer find something interesting? I told you it would pay off. Anyway, I must go quickly. Until next time.

Hmm… You've upgraded your military quite a lot. Let me guess, that was my father's idea. He has always believed that more is more. Anyway, the real reason I'm here is because I've found a new route for your explorer.

On completion: Excuse your explorer when he sometimes comes back without an adventure - this route is quite dangerous and sometimes falling back is the better alternative. I have no further routes I can give you. Have fun!

Greetings. I hear that your wheat production is working well. With your permission, I would like to get your bread production organized, starting with the construction of a mill.

On completion: Isn't the mill beautiful? I love the sound of its sails turning. A friend of mine is in charge of it now. I also have another one for the bakery.

The time has come. I can build the bakery. Ever since I've lived on this island, I've dreamed of being able to eat fresh bread. I am so excited!

On completion: Wow, I am really impressed. Finally we can produce bread by ourselves. Since you arrived, everything has improved. Thank you very much.

You really should concentrate more on your soldiers and not waste your time with bagatelles. Wait a minute... I think the bread may actually be of use here. Maybe we can improve our military capabilities with it somehow?

On completion: Hmm… A buff. And how is that supposed to help the military? They don't need sandwiches! They need something more consistent!

Ah, I think I know what you're up to. You plan to buff all relevant production facilities to get more military resources out of them at the same time. Very clever, I have to admit.

On completion: I think I have underestimated you in certain areas. That was a clever move. You should go now and look after your production. You always have to keep an eye on the people.

Have you already taken a look at your recruits? They are quite robust when attacked, but not quite so good at fighting back. We need a unit that's able to deal out more damage. Bowmen would be the best. Build a bowmaker so we can train bowmen.

On completion: Well, the bows are a bit small but they will suffice for the start of our bowmen training.

So, let us begin with training the bowmen. I think 10 will be enough to start with, but be sure always to have some more in reserve, just in case.

On completion: So, you've created the basis of your weapon production. Just remember that bow production consumes additional pinewood. You know what that means, don't you?

I was en route today with my scouts and saw something rather worrying. Some bandit camps have very strong units. Most have just one, but that's already sufficient to cause problems. To counter these units we will need more damage than our bowmen can offer.

On completion: I see you know exactly what I am talking about. These longbows cause a lot more damage. I hope they will suffice to drive our enemies back.

It still weighs heavy on my mind that I didn't manage to catch that person. Should she try to enter the city a second time, I will arrest her immediately. Anyway, we should continue according to plan and produce the longbows.

On completion: Good - with this quantity of longbows we should be able to equip quite a lot of longbowmen. I would suggest we do this next. I'm going to start looking for that suspicious person again.

Psssst… Come here! I have to be careful because I do not want to be detected. Have you heard about other islands already? There are lots of treasures to be found and mischief that needs to be dealt with. I would gladly tell you more if you give me some longbowmen.

On completion: Hi, hi, thank you. I will contact you when it is safe to talk and tell you more about the other islands. You will not regret this.

I just arrived. I was on a voyage and have seen lots of new and different things. The latest trend is for buildings made out of hardwood and marble. In any case, we should upgrade to keep being competitive.

On completion: It's great that we have enough hardwood trees on this island. Your hard working settlers are already producing hardwood and hardwood planks. Now, let's get on with producing marble.

Producing marble is a lot easier than hardwood. Basically, you just need a marble mason who cuts the marble directly from the deposit.

On completion: So, now we can relax and wait. As soon as we have enough hardwood planks and marble, we can start building new buildings and expand your economy further.

A suspicious looking person has been sneaking around your city. I will take care of him and find out who he is. Meanwhile, you should concentrate on hardwood production so we can produce enough longbows quickly.

On completion: Unfortunately, I could not find out who the suspicious person was, but I think it was a blonde woman. Anyway, how is the hardwood production going?

As you no doubt remember, we introduced new building materials some time ago. However, we did not check whether we had a positive balance and had even constructed new buildings, which also produce some of these materials. So it is now time to balance these resource chains. Take a look at your economic overview and raise production of these new materials to a decent value.

On completion: Very well, it can stay like this for now. I have already told you this, but it's very important: older production chains need to be updated over and over again, as many resources are consumed by multiple production circles.

The group of riders arrived a short while ago. They would like to rest but we have no place for their horses. Maybe we can build them a little stable?

On completion: The travellers were really pleased about the stable. One of your settlers is taking care of the stable and has begun to raise horses, just in case you need some in the future.

The settler in charge of the stables came to see me a while ago and told me the farmers refuse to give him wheat unless they have official confirmation that enough wheat is being produced. Could you please check if there is any way to improve wheat production, and inform the farmers?

On completion: I have spoken to the stable manager once again, and he is now receiving enough wheat to feed his horses. Soon the first horses will be ready.

We have stables and nobody tells me? That is splendid! Now, we can begin to train the cavalry. There are a lot of qualified settlers we can train as cavalrymen. The more the better.

On completion: You should remember that cavalry always attacks first, targeting the weakest enemy unit first. This will be very useful in your upcoming battles.

The little… What? Oh, I just got a letter from the former comrade I was telling you about earlier. He says that I'm incapable of defeating a bandit camp using just 50 cavalry or more.

On completion: Not that I couldn't do it on my own… but thank you. With that, he has already lost the second bet, the blockhead. He will never learn his lesson.

My scouts report of enemy activities on other islands. My instinct tells me we should keep on expanding the military, so it would be a good idea to have a steel smelter.

On completion: Steel is very important for weapon manufacture. By the way, I saw the shadow from earlier again. She disappeared in your direction. Did you see her, by any chance?

But first, to more important matters - we need a steel weaponsmith to process steel into steel swords. I am so looking forward to commanding the first soldiers.

On completion: Very good. The military expansion has worked. In which case, I shall get back to searching for the suspicious person. Keep an eye open and report to me if you see her.

Tell me this is not true. Now Theodor wants soldiers from us because he is afraid that recruits might not suffice. Whatever. After all, he is your brother. Just check whether your steel production is well balanced first.

On completion: As soon as you think that production is okay, we can continue training the soldiers. Do you think Theodor is really in danger? Maybe he is just imagining things.

An emissary of your brother Theodor has just arrived, completely hysterical, and told me your brother fears he will soon be attacked. He beseeches your help. Before we send him troops, we should check our weapon productions, starting with the bronze swords.

On completion: Good - that should suffice to help your brother out. I'd like to know who this ominous attacker is. Perhaps we will know soon enough.

Your brother is becoming more and more impatient. We should send him some units soon to stop him going insane with fear. Train a few recruits and I will send them to him as soon as they are done.

On completion: The message that the recruits are on their way seems to have calmed him down a bit, though he still doesn't want to tell us who this possible attacker might be.

I must talk to you once again about the fears of your brother Theodor. He has sent a message saying he prefers not to wait so long for the soldiers, and hence would like us to send steel swords to start off with.

On completion: You are really very generous. I hope your brother appreciates it, but most likely not. Hopefully, he is satisfied after taking receipt of the soldiers.

Well, the swords didn't calm your brother down for very long it seems. He has become very agitated again. It is time to send him the soldiers. After that, hopefully, he will finally calm down.

On completion: I don't believe this. It would seem your brother's 'frightening fiend' is simply a lady he was rather ungentlemanly with. She hasn't even threatened him with soldiers, just thrown rotten eggs at his carriage. Unbelievable.

Have you already found some exotic wood? It is the very best wood that exists. Unfortunately, we don't have any exotic trees to cut down here. You can only get the wood from your explorer or through your adventures. Build up a supply of it, because we will be needing it very soon.

On completion: The smell alone is simply sensational. By the way, you can also obtain this wood by trading with other settlers, although the cost is obviously higher.

Uh oh… with the last delivery we imported a special kind of woodworm. It particularly likes chomping on the exotic wood we organized recently. We should process it immediately, but first we need a sawmill for this kind of wood.

On completion: Very good, but it was about time. These little monsters feed on everything they can find. Let's hurry and begin processing the wood. It's still free of woodworm.

Good, production is going fine as far as I can see. While the wood is being processed, I will check how to get rid of these worms. After all, we want to be able to store this wood again in the future.

On completion: I have good news. We've found a way to get rid of the wood worm. Now, we can store the wood safely again.

Greetings. How are you doing? I've checked the new plans, and they are really fascinating, but we will need granite for most of the buildings. It's a rare stone we cannot find on this island, but maybe you can obtain some during your adventures?

On completion: Could you get hold of some granite? It's quite expensive because it's rare, but there really is nothing better. Some people offer granite through the trade and, in an emergency, there is always the merchant. I heard that sometimes even explorers find granite during their treasure hunts.

First, the tavern needs some renovation. We all love its rustic charm, but there simply isn’t enough space. Let’s move a few beams and rearrange the interior. We’ll need some resources to get started.

On completion: Everything has been purchased and the building materials are ready. Time to get to work and begin the expansion!

Everything is ready for the renovation. With a larger common room and a few additional tables, we can create enough space for explorers to gather and plan their searches. Finish upgrading the tavern to unlock its new function.

On completion: The renovation is complete, and I must say: the tavern looks fantastic! It is still as cosy as ever, but now there is enough room for explorers to gather in groups and plan their next searches.

Our explorers can now plan their searches together. Select the tavern and open the second tab to create and manage explorer groups.

On completion: Sending explorers out together will make planning much easier from now on. Each explorer will still conduct their own search and may return at a different time. If you need room for larger groups, visit the merchant to permanently increase the maximum size of all explorer groups.

We've been so busy we've neglected trade a little bit, don't you think? Remember that the king places a lot of importance on supporting trade. Maybe we should concentrate on that again for a while.

On completion: You really have a talent for trading. I'm sure the king will recognize that too. Once we've improved your skills a bit, maybe you'll become one of the most successful traders of the country.

We should improve your trading skills at any cost. We will need lots of coins to upgrade buildings. In general, coins are always useful for trade, which is why we should set ourselves a certain coin income as a goal.

On completion: You've mastered that really well, but I have to admit I expected nothing less. By the way, have you seen Lord Sardin lately? Since the incident with his daughter he has kind of disappeared.

Hey hey. It's me. I've been travelling a lot, and visited the nicest islands, but the bandits there are very well equipped. If you want to go there too, you really should rearm, and for that you will need granite as soon as possible.

On completion: Very well. That should be enough to do something useful with. What? My father? Oh, he's just sobbing in a dark corner where nobody can see him. It is always the same. Don't worry, he'll soon reappear.

Greetings. Don't worry, I do not have something to ask of you, just an idea. Yesterday I found a coin lying on the floor, and I got very excited about it. I was so happy that I worked way more effectively the following day. How about spreading some coins across the city and making your settlers happy with them? I'm sure they'll work better that way!

On completion: So, now I'm eager to see whether it works. It's really very exciting. I admire you for taking care of your settlers so conscientiously. Now I'll mingle and see whether it works.

A generous offer has arrived from the king. At the moment you are subordinated to him, but he offers you your independence if you manage to gather a certain amount of coins, by any means you soo fit. You should take him up on this offer!

On completion: Unbelievable! You really made it. I've just received the letter from the king via express messenger, approving your independence. I congratulate you. You are the first person I know who has managed to do this.

This is getting serious. You already have a glorious city and an effective economy. Now, we should concentrate on the military, since they are not only supposed to fight well but also represent your kingdom's strength. This means we still need to increase the number of units.

On completion: Now your army is on the right track. In my opinion, an army is never too big. Remember to have a variety of units. Having only recruits or bowmen will not suffice.

I don't want to tell you which units to choose for your army. You're probably able to decide that on your own. Just make sure you mix them up a little bit - not only is it more flexible, it also looks better.

On completion: Good, now my work here is done. Your military is near perfect - I've taught you everything I know and all nearby enemies have been fought back. With your permission, I will draw back. Contact me if you need my help again.

Great challenges await you. If you want to succeed, you'll need a big army with a good mixture of melee and ranged damage units. Prepare yourself well before leaving for the adventures.

On completion: Are you satisfied with your preparations? Do you have enough units and supplies in stock? As soon as you think you are correctly prepared, just contact me and we'll get going.

The amount of settlers you can train to become units looks alright, but remember you also need weapons. I hope you have continued to keep an eye on the efficiency of your weapon production chains, because you'll be needing a lot of weapons very shortly.

On completion: My father prepared you really well. You worked well, and quickly. You have erased all my final doubts about you becoming the greatest explorer of all times.

Hey hey! Going on a journey is always so exciting. Remember when I told you about the difficult adventures, and how you can get valuable things from them? I've finally discovered a good route your explorer can use to find them.

On completion: So, were you successful? Adventures like these are not easy to find. Be patient. Sooner or later you'll find one. While you're waiting, use the time to expand your army.

Hello, how are you? How's the adventure search going? Found any treasure yet? I just happen to know that those bad guys on the far off islands have robbed one of the king's coin transports and stolen all the gold. How do feel about trying to get it back?

On completion: Wow, you really made them pay. You are becoming a veritable bandit's nightmare. The only thing left to hope for is that the king will not hear about it. It would be a shame to be forced to give the gold back to him.

My father has written me a letter requesting we talk. Instead of joining you on your journey, I will comply with his request and meet with him. I wish you luck. We will see each other again when you have become the greatest explorer of all time.

On completion: You made it. You really made it. You've done everything a person can achieve in one lifetime. Our meeting went fine. We decided to meet once and again and do something. Tomorrow we will go to the firing range. It will be fun!

First, we'll need to plow the fields for a new harvest, but they're covered in debris. Could you help us and collect some of this debris?

On completion: Thank you! This should be enough space to grow some new crops. Which brings me to our next task...

We don't have enough tools and utensils left to plow the complete area. It would be a great help if you could help us find the materials to do so. Here, I made a note of everything we need.

On completion: Wow, that was really generous of you. Now, it is up to me to make good use of it. I will return when I am done with plowing and spreading the seeds.

Phew, we're all done! Now, all that's left to do is to wait until the wheat has grown. We'd better wait and see how things go. I'm sure you've got plenty of other things to be getting on with - I'll let you know when the crops have grown.

On completion: The time has come, the wheat is grown and harvest can begin. I am really thankful for your help. I knew I could count on you.

To be on the safe side, we'll keep some wheat on one side, as a backup We don't want to risk a new shortage, after all!

On completion: Well, this should suffice. Therewith, we should have enough wheat to last through the winter, and even a little bit longer.

A historic moment, Milord! Today we start our first production at our Epic Workyard. It's an event of great significance which proclaims Your great foresight and penchant for new things, as well as the undeniable greatness of our island! Start a seed to pinewood production chain at your Epic Workyard.

On completion: Great! You started up the machines!

We've got our Epic Workyard is up and running, but it can do so much more! Use the remaining two slots to start additional Tree Planting production chains.

On completion: Wow! Such productivity!

Can you hear the machines? They purr like a kitten - now let's make them roar like a lion! Use the "Magic Bean Soup" buff to double the Epic Workyard's production, and then select the building to see it in action.

On completion: Extraordinary! It really does do so much more!

It's time we set-up our first Epic Workyard. It will bring both glory to our island, and a much-needed boost to our economy. Great journeys start with but a single step, remember! Purchase an Epic Woodyard from the Shop (Epic items) and place it on the island.

On completion: Excellent! Look at the size of that building!

First, we have to ensure we are able to sustain the growth of our own island and economy. Achieve stability, and we'll be able to continue our endeavor.

On completion: Good work! We're one step closer to being able to help the new band of pioneers on their merry way.

Now, let us delegate some settlers to head up this most important of endeavors. A few will have to manage the construction of a suitable site here on our island to keep the process running. Others will need to pave the way and travel ahead to plot a course and eliminate any obstacles. We'll need to wait and see what else has to be taken care of.

On completion: Alright - this should get things started! But we can't stop here - the opportunity is just too good to ignore.

The blueprints are ready. Now, we need only a few more resources, and we'll be able to build the key that will unlock many new new domains. With our brand-new harbor, we'll be able to send as many settlers as are willing on their journey to new lands.

On completion: Oh, wow. I knew it would be a masterpiece, but what I'm seeing surpasses even my wildest dreams. I just knew we were missing something from our shores!

With this beauty of a harbor, we'll be able to travel huge distances, and our explorers should be able to find new places to conduct treasure hunts. On top of that, we may even be able to amass riches by supporting our fellow settlers overseas.

On completion: Have you also been struck by gold fever? It seems a huge amount of our settlers are willing to travel out to Tavos. I guess it's just in our blood to head out to far-away lands, and start settling in unknown territories...

I can produce different sorts of documents that will allow you to share the knowledge of your brightest minds. Let us build a Bookbinder workshop, and I will show what your Settlers are really capable of!

On completion: Thanks to you, a pretty workshop has been built there! This should lend itself well to some serious craftsmanship!

I'm telling you, give people the right tools and they will willingly share their knowledge with the world. Let us get a Finesmith to produce some Nibs!

On completion: Fabulous! The first step for the creation of documents has been completed, but something crucial is still missing …

To enable our Settlers to archive their knowledge for future generations we still lack something essential: paper! Build a Papermill and we shall have all we need to make documents.

On completion: Isn't it remarkable how something as massive as a tree can be turned into something as tender as paper? The consumption of wood will leave its marks on our tree population though.

I'm thrilled to tell you we are now able to produce the first manuscripts. Visit me in my workshop and we'll discuss the first edition! Remember to put that knowledge to use immediately afterwards. For example, your Geologists would benefit greatly from this.

On completion: I am proud of the results of our efforts, and I'm sure you will choose wisely where to put this knowledge to use.

I have been struck by an idea that might just change the way we share writing. It's this concept for reusing printing stencils, but it will require all-new production methods. Provide a Lettersmith to produce the printing press letters!

On completion: Working with you is a breeze. I can't wait to see this new technology in practice!

Our new printing approach requires a more robust type of paper, so we will be needing some new workshops. Build an Intermediate Papermill so we can work with our new technology.

On completion: This significantly increases our wood consumption, which is worrying, but progress cannot be stopped. By all accounts, it's a considerable achievement for education in your kingdom!

The new formats look quite impressive. I can't even imagine what knowledge they might be able to carry. I recommend producing and distributing some Tomes as soon as possible.

On completion: Isn't it a sight to behold, this Tome? I'm sure whomever the beneficiary is will appreciate this gift.

To allow for the noblest and finest type of documents we will need an Ornamentalsmith. Creating a Codex requires much experience and skill. However, the result is the most amazing piece of bookbindery I am able to deliver.

On completion: Isn't it just wonderful to watch an artist at work? All this detail and passion. I'm delighted!

By using the best materials we will be able to live up to the highest bibliophiliac standards. Let us use the experience we have gathered to build an Advanced Papermill, and create the finest paper of our era has ever known!

On completion: Impressive, such quality! Have you tried touching this paper? One can immediately feel one is holding something extraordinary in one's hands.

It is done - the manufacturing pipeline for the Codex is complete! Visit me in my workshop at any time and let's talk about producing some of these most precious volumes! This will provide you with the most advanced and secret skills and knowledge.

On completion: Splendid! Take good care to whom you grant access to these treasures. The knowledge contained in these Codices is invaluable!

Every journey begins with a first step, and the plan to educate this young fellow properly might turn out be a truly epic journey!

On completion: Did I just see a flash of joy in the eyes of our young friend? It seems our efforts are being met with actual curiosity. Keep going!

Basic training will help our friend to commit and somewhat predetermine his specialisation later on, so be careful what you teach in this phase!

On completion: I must say, our friend is becoming a connoisseur of sorts. Isn't it touching to see them grow up so quickly?

Our friend has ascended to the higher reaches of geology, if one can say that about a mole like him. Now we carefully have to assess his disposition and the potential uses.

On completion: Remarkable - by now this Geologist deserves to be called a true specialist! I dare say it's because we went to some lengths for his education.

It is about time to introduce our man to the greatest teachings of geology, one might say the secrets of the earth. Choose with great care - the abilities at stake are what make a truly exceptional Geologist.

On completion: I can hardly believe that our once so undiscerning young friend has made it to such heights. Very impressive!

I'm not even sure he can actually read. He can't read a map, that much is sure! Just how can someone take so much time for every journey?

On completion: Did you see how he just plowed through those documents? Maybe we can turn him into a man with common sense after all.

I propose we go on and teach this restless fellow the basics of navigation and travel planning first. After that, we should be able to tell what really he has a knack for.

On completion: Well, that turned out to be more productive than I would have guessed. Our lad seems to have a certain talent for what he does. Or perhaps he's just a quicker reader than I thought.

It can't hurt to send a few of our more advanced books his way. I was thinking material sciences or a bit of history, so he can actually tell what he is bringing us.

On completion: Not bad - he has acquired quite a repertoire. I admit, I'm impressed.

Well, he has proven that he knows his metier, much to my astonishement, I have to admit, so it would be a good idea to provide him with our finest works now, and truly make him a specialist.

On completion: Chapeau! He tought me that a globetrotter does not have to be a lazy prowler. On the contrary, this man has seen the world and is a true expert in his profession.

The first step to leading an army is a good understanding of communication. Luckily, I know just the book to get you started.

On completion: As expected, our student is showing great promise already.

Your generals enjoyed the most excellent training, but military tactics have advanced a lot since then. It would be a good idea to read up on recent developments.

On completion: Your general must be a tactical prodigy! Other students need years to memorize all of this.

Our student is doing well. Next, we will focus on the often overlooked matter of logistics. How do you optimize supply routes? How do you ensure that medical personnel are where they're most needed?

On completion: Your general is simply breezing through these lessons. At first I suspected cheating, but the results really speak for themselves.

This final discipline might also be the most important one. A perfect strategy can sometimes turn even overwhelming odds around in your favor. These books might be expensive to produce, but I'm sure they'll be worth it.

On completion: That marks the end of our course on military strategy. Considering the difficulty of the material, your general once again performed amazingly...

Once you've selected the expedition island, choose the option "Send Army" from the quest tracker, and send off your three marshals with your trained troops.

On completion: Good work. Your marshals are on their way to this mysterious island. They will arrive there shortly.

Defeat all the bandits on this small island and come home safely!

On completion: Great! We've defeated the leader of this colony. Now we can claim its riches!

Before actually looking for a new island to explore, we should recruit some more troops. Remember: A colony island is only available for a short amount of time, so you should always have troops prepared before starting the expedition.

On completion: Very good! Now we have a large enough force to set out, and discover our first real Colony.

To find a suitable island to colonise, we need to make use of our explorer's expertise. Go to your Star Menu, select any explorer and then chose the option "Find Expedition". Then fight for a small colony. Good luck!

On completion: Great, you have chosen a new expedition.

Now that we've gathered our forces, and found an island we'd like to explore, we should send our army to the expedition. Do so by clicking on the Quest Tracker and then choosing "Send Army".

On completion: Good, our troops are travelling to the new expedition point as we speak. They should arrive there soon.

Engage and conquer your first small colony. Utilize all troops and marshals you have, but don't forget to produce more troops while fighting. You might need them!

On completion: Great work! Now we have a new colony to claim for its resources.

Once a colony island has been conquered, you can build additional defences on it to protect it. Handily, our show of force and determination has convinced the local bandit leaders to fight on our side. We should improve their defence, cover its weak points, and do all we can to prevent other conquerors from taking the island from us.

On completion: You've inspected the bandits' defences. I hope you managed to improve the weak points we exploited to conquer them.

Now that we've put our defences in place, we should make this island officially ours: Claim the island by pressing the "Claim Colony" button in the Colony Management menu. It will then start producing your resources.

On completion: We have a new colony! It's already started producing resources for our kingdom.

The operators of this particular shop can only be recruited from the most technologically advanced Sawmills we have.

On completion: Great, the workers have been gathered!

Here are the materials we'll need to complete the prototype, together with the first batch of blades. If there's any excess material, it will be returned to our storehouse.

On completion: The materials have been delivered and the production can begin. Great job!

Transporting the Magic Beans to the Woodyard will require some special equipment. For such a small batch, a secure steel case should suffice.

On completion: It seems the casing is holding strong! We can proceed to the next step.

The construction of the actual sawblades will require a large batch of pure Iron. Accelerating the blades to the point where they'll never stop will require us to feed them some planks.

On completion: The materials have been delivered and the blades are under construction! Great job!

To start the production for these ovens, one must first gather the necessary items and knowledge. While the tools we need may be found locally, the marble masonry work will require the finest masons on the island.

On completion: The masons have pledged their support for the project! Onwards and upwards!

The furnaces will be both a marvel of technology and a work of art, each and every one of them.

On completion: Beautifully worked marble with iron braces in a spectacular lattice pattern - the craftsmen have truly outdone themselves.

The reaction needed to power this new type of coking will need to take place in a well contained area. The only design we've found that's capable of withstanding such a reaction is made of granite, with steel reinforcements. As usual, anything we have left over after construction will be delivered to the storehouse.

On completion: The containment box looks like it could withstand a volcano itself. Great job!

Time to fuel that furnace and strike the first spark. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

On completion: KA-BOOM! A resounding success!

We'll need to establish a good seed base first, if we are to proceed with this research. We need our supplies to be of the absolute top quality and can settle for nothing less.

On completion: The foresters we have will provide ample supplies of the required seeds. Great job!

A complex set of steam pipes, that can deliver the necessary amount of heat and water to the seedlings, will need to be set-up before we move on with the construction.

On completion: It looks like a spider's web of bronze tubing!

The final step is to build the raised beds and the complex mechanism that will automatically till the earth and plant the seeds. It's going to take a lot of skill to get this done - and all while the pipes are leaking all over the place!

On completion: Watching this machinery work is truly hypnotic.

Assembling a team of crack professionals will be the key to our success. We won't be able to get this done without the right people. Unfortunately, that means spending some coin to attract the finest in the land.

On completion: The crew has gathered - time to move on to the next step!

Building the actual joiners will require high quality materials that can stand the stress of the process.

On completion: They're so sharp and precise, they can slice to a hair's depth.

The energy produced by the magic beans reaction will need to be contained. We have to build an enclosure strong enough to withstand their heat, but light enough that men can carry it. Any beans that are left over will be returned to us.

On completion: The Magic Beans are secured now. The container is holding and is also well-guarded.

The beans have to be mixed with 100 parts water, and carefully grinded with a granite mortar and pestle - the only thing that can safely contain the mixture.

On completion: Clear as water, yet extremely flammable! Keep it contained at any costs!

Steel core sawblades with titanium tips - a splendid target for our scientist's "Animation Mixture".

On completion: They look beautiful, even in their delivery boxes.

The granite ovens will have to be built on-site as they are too heavy to carry around. Their extremely thick walls have to be built up high, which will require some elaborate scaffolding.

On completion: The scaffolding's impressive enough - just imagine how spectacular the actual buildings will be.

Stone, dust and water - basic building mortar - when pressed between extremely heavy granite blocks, becomes a part of the structure, holding everything in place.

On completion: The ovens look like they're made from a single granite block. Exquisite masonry!

Carefully mixing ground Magic Beans and common flour has yielded a mixture which, when exposed to flame, unleashes a powerful high-temperature blast.

On completion: It looks like fairy dust mixed with black powder! Handle with care!

The Coking Ovens, even when built from granite, are severely weakened by the blast waves of this coking process. Titanium bracing has been deemed necessary if we are to keep them working.

On completion: Nobody thought the granite ovens could look any more impressive - but the titanium reinforcements managed that.

The incredibly complex manufacturing process for exotic wood planks is only made possible by the skill and dedication of the men working the logs.

On completion: The masters have gathered!

While we prepare the tools, the schematics will have to be guarded. Employing a bunch of soldiers and making sure they're paid enough to keep them bribe-free sounds like a plan.

On completion: The security is so tight you couldn't slide a paper between two guards!

These tools are the embodiment of the most cutting-edge technology we have achieved so far. Built from the finest materials, used by our finest workmen they will deliver the coveted exotic planks at tremendous speed.

On completion: They're ... beautiful. They should've sent a poet!

The science guild will not start researching this incredible innovation until they know you're completely committed to Exotic Wood processing.

On completion: If this doesn't say "commitment" - what will?

The building schematics for these tools are so complex that the Science Guild has actually requested additional paper and nibs so that they can finally complete them.

On completion: The stacks of paper reach the ceiling in some halls.

The sacrifices we made were well worth it - the final stage of constructing these incredible machines is to gather the materials required to build and power them.

On completion: Smooth, heavy and warm to the touch - these tools radiate immense power.

There is a new so-called "Premium Time", which you can buy from the merchant and put into your account. The king was so kind as to give me one of these, er, Premium days so that you can try it out for yourself. You can find it in your star menu.

On completion: See? Pretty simple. Now you have Premium Time, you can enjoy certain benefits. Let me tell you a little bit more about what you can expect.

One of the benefits you'll receive is an increase in your friend buff time. You may already know that your buffs on friend zones last longer, but during Premium time, they'll last even longer still. Why not try it out!

On completion: Super, right? Your friends will love you! Of course, this also works if one of your friends buffs you while they have Premium Time active too.

The best thing about the Premium status is that you'll earn more loot from your adventures. But not only do you get more loot, you'll earn more experience points too. Completing adventures will now pay better than it ever has done before. But don't just take my word for it - take a look for yourself.

On completion: So, what do you say? Not bad, eh? Premium Time really pays off, especially with difficult adventures. Although even with easy adventures, the bonus is not to be sniffed at!

You might ask why I would choose to live alone here. Unfortunately, I have the perfect answer: I didn't. I was robbed. A warlord known as Berim Khalar raided my islands and took everything from me! I was the only one who escaped! Help me recover my fortune, and I promise you will be well rewarded! Explore the region and find a place where we can start a new settlement.

On completion: Ahh! Well done! This seems to be the perfect spot to start a new settlement. Look at the beautiful grass, how green it looks, how fresh it smells!

Wait, what? Has that island always been there? I've just noticed it! No matter, we can always use the extra space. We need a Sector Deed to be able to claim the land.

On completion: Excellent! Remember that you can get additional sector deeds from the black market in the shop. Now let's dig up an underground tunnel and take the first of our settlers to it. How exciting!

The smell of a new beginning! It's in your mouth, in your eyes and in your hair. But there is no time to waste! The next step is to build a storehouse on the newly explored sector! Don't worry, I have a diploma in engineering, so I can help you draw up the plans! Go now, and order your settlers to build a storehouse.

On completion: Magnificent! A beautiful building! Maybe we can upgrade it later. I need my own quarters you know?

If we're going to start a new settlement on these islands, it's best if we stockpile as many construction materials as possible, just in case. How are the exotic wood and granite reserves looking?

On completion: Great work! With these materials we'll be able to at least get started on our constructions in the new land. If we have spares we can always trade them, right?

My Lord, I know it's been a long time since you explored a sector, but it's best we don't forget that it took a lot of fighting to claim our initial island! If we are to claim new islands, it's best we prepare ourselves for anything.

On completion: Mighty fine weapons, these. I wonder if our new friends from the eastern lands have ever seen weapon crafting like this? Our blacksmiths are definitely deserving of our praise!

With the weapons ready, we're only missing manpower now. We need to make sure we have enough room to hold a big army and our workers. You know what they say: "better safe than sorry".

On completion: I knew it, my lord! Our scouts have spotted bandit camps ahead! Take our generals through the underground tunnel that connects the storehouses to the new islands, and prepare for the offensive!

Quick! Wake up! Berim Khalar's men were spotted by your scouts! They have a small camp not far from here. I don't think they know we're here yet, though, so we must strike as soon as possible! Call on your general to gather his men and clear out the enemy's camp!

On completion: What an amazing battle that was! Your men are indeed great fighters! I bet you have no opponents in your homelands.

My love for wood is endless, but sadly, mahogany wood is very rare. There are certain merchants who'll pay off gangs of woodcutters to locate this rare wood. They pay a good coin for it. Send your armies to explore the new adventures, so they can bring back some of that mahogany wood!

On completion: Do you smell that? Freshly cut mahogany wood! The best of the best!

Mahogany wood, when it comes in its natural form, can be used to build all kinds of structures or vehicles. But I gather you know best what you will use it for! I heard one of your woodcutters talking, and apparently your people know a way to shape wood! The "sawmill", I believe they called it. So why not build one mahogany sawmill!

On completion: The sawmill's ready? So soon? That's great news! Now we can produce some planks!

I want to see with my own eyes how these sawmills work. Can you please indulge me, my lord, and produce a number of planks for me? I, well, I mean, not for me - for the people, of course… of course. Produce some mahogany planks!

On completion: They're so beautiful, these planks! I think I'll have one of your carpenters build me a new bed. My back hurts too, you know.

We cannot waste the rare wood! I will… I mean, we, will need wood in order to rebuild my empire… I, er, I mean my settlement - what is wrong with me today…? All in all, you should build an exotic woodcutter. That would be a good start.

On completion: How nice these huts are! Woodcutters are truly strong people!

Hold it! Your men are cutting down the wood like there's no tomorrow! I don't want to rule over a land that has no trees! Here, I've managed to save a bag of exotic wood seeds. Give this bag to your settlers and build an exotic wood forester's hut to take care of the problem.

On completion: I see that your foresters have learned how to harvest more seeds from the woodland. Good stuff!

Now that we have everything we need to produce wood, I think the next step should be to fill up the storehouse. Let's produce some exotic wood - it's always good to have some on hand.

On completion: Great, the wood's been transported to the storehouse.

My lord, our enemies often hide behind solid walls. Instead of climbing those walls, we could destroy them. But for that we need big explosives! And to move big things, we'll need wagons. I think it's time to build a wagon maker.

On completion: The man sure knows his profession! I may ask him to build a custom wagon for me, too… strictly for work related tasks, of course.

I was told about the mortars your people can build. My lord, if you don't mind me saying, you seem a dangerous sort. Yet I want my islands back, and I will not back out. Build a foundry so we can continue our preparations!

On completion: The foundry is ready, and it will be lit by nightfall! Great!

Mortars! This is exciting, my lord! When we reconquer my islands, I will make sure King Schahri learns about this new breed of warfare! What? You've never met King Schahri? Well then - I'd best introduce you as soon as time allows! But let us not get lost in details, make me... err... make us some mortars!

On completion: How magnificent! I wonder if we should keep one of these as decoration? Put it in the middle of the settlement? No?

My lord! While browsing your library, I found a book that mentioned a machine called "the besieger"! We absolutely need to build some of these! We could even adapt the mortar we made! These machines can destroy even the most fortified walls if used correctly! Build some besiegers!

On completion: I can't even begin to imagine how these huge machines are moved! Imagine the enemies' faces when they see this… ha ha!

Let's expand your epic farmyard with a new production chain. Each expansion and upgrade of a production chain requires a blueprint.

On completion: The expansion is complete, and it's turned into a nice new well. Just look at how deep it is - and so much water!

This was just one expansion - there are a lot more where that came from! I'm sure you'll discover more blueprints once you start travelling to exotic places. Help the people solve their issues, and earn more blueprints for your epic farmyard.

On completion: You're a very kind person. Meeting with different cultures, and helping the people with their needs. You earned this blueprint.

My lord, I'm sorry to bother you with my problems again. After you crush my enemy, I'll need help to rebuild the cities of my empi-, er, I mean islands. For that I will need the best resources we can find, and I was hoping it might be possible for you to prepare some exotic wood for me?

On completion: This is exactly the amount I need in order to start rebuilding! Thank you, my lord.

I truly appreciate the exotic wood you gave me my lord. But as you know, the wood has to be worked in order to be useful. I'm planning on building several ships to aid in transporting resources around the islands. Can you have your settlers produce some exotic wood planks please?

On completion: Thank you my lord, the planks are ready!

People that perform great deeds should be immortalized. And what better way to preserve someone's visage than by building a statue! My islands had many great men and my cities were filled with the most unique statues you have ever seen! But to construct more, I will need granite. Build a granite mason.

On completion: The mason is ready to start working!

My lord, it seems that we might be in the need of more granite. While this island may not be rich in resources, granite can be found almost anywhere a solid patch lays. Send out your scouts to find granite deposits.

On completion: The scouts have returned, and they've marked the location of the deposits on this map here. Good job!

All a good mason needs is a good pickaxe to be ready for work! Now that we know where the granite is, we can start producing it. The more the better, that's what I say! Produce granite.

On completion: I think that's enough granite for now - but you can decide to mine for more if you'd prefer.

Titanium is another ore that's hard to find and mine. My people at Wall Maria were never able to manage it, thus they left me with no option but to trade for it. It didn't come cheap, though... even the kings charge a lot for a pile. Your miners build much stronger mines than mine, so why not have them build a titanium mine and get us prepared!

On completion: The mine looks like a true piece of art! I'm sure it's safe, too, but I don't have the time to venture deep.

Have your scouts ever attempted to find titanium ore? It's tricky, isn't it? But I know a secret! You see, there's this curious little bird breed called an "eren". These birds usually nest near titanium ore deposits, as they're partial to its smell. I smelled the ore once, but to be honest, it's foul! Why not pass this information on to your scouts and have them look for titanium ore deposits.

On completion: There are quite a few deposits around this area - and now we know where some of them are located. Good job.

Because titanium is hard to work with, people started breaking it apart in huge chunks. When the night fell, the lonely chunks looked like giants ready to eat the miners. Ha ha! Imagine that. We should call upon your miners to produce some titanium ore.

My lord, would you happen to know how to mine saltpetre? You do? Marvelous! This is the perfect chance for us to plan for the time when arrows will not suffice to fight back against our enemies. We need gunpowder, but for that we need saltpetre! Build a saltpetre mine!

On completion: The mine is ready, but your miners seemed less than willing to share their techniques with me! Maybe later!

It's not an easy task to look for a saltpetre deposit! One wrong hit with the pickaxe and you can send yourself flying in an explosion! I'd send only the most experienced scouts to find them, just to be on the safe side! Choose your scouts and send them out to find the saltpetre deposits.

On completion: They have returned and none of them are missi- I mean they're all safe and sound! Good work!

Have you ever heard of a man called "Wild Peter"? He was a great gunslinger! Every time you saw him, he was carrying several guns, and he could fire them all off in less than five seconds flat! I saved his life once, and he offered to share his secrets with me. He taught me how to make proper gunpowder. Produce some saltpetre, and I might share my knowledge!

On completion: We have enough saltpetre now! When the time comes, we can make a lot of gunpowder!

My lord, have you never heard of barazek? It's only one of the most delicious cookies ever created!! While I don't know the exact recipe, I'm sure if you went on an adventure to the new lands you'd find some! Embark on a new adventure!

On completion: One of the baskets landed on my table, and I must be honest with you - I have never eaten anything this tasty! Aunt Irma works miracles!

My lord, I know the barazek looks delicious, but you must put your workers first! Imagine how happy they'd be when they saw our gift! Please, use the barazek on your provision houses.

On completion: I saw one of your workers lick his fingers clean after eating those delicious cookies! You made them happy!

It's all about treasure. Everything is all about treasure. Captain Mapparan still keeps us up every night with his amazing stories! He keeps claiming that nobody knows as much about this world as he does! I want to prove him wrong! My lord, we should complete more treasure hunts, and learn all that we can!

On completion: So many adventures, so much experience! Next time Captain Mapparan invites us for some storytelling, we will have our own to tell!

Captain Mapparan is about to make a decision! I really hope he'll choose to settle on your island! I had a look at our stocks, and it seems we could use some more gold and platinum ore to really help seal the deal. Once we fill our stocks, I'm going to personally offer Captain Mapparan citizenship. Er, with your permission, of course. Send your generals on adventures, and bring back some gold and platinum ore!

On completion: We have all the ore we need! It's time for me to visit Captain Mapparan and offer him the citizenship. Well done, my lord!

I saw a picture of a manor! I think a building like that would be much more appropriate for a lord! I've asked around the settlement, but the only man who can build a manor is old Pa Custeau! Though he's a very old man, his blueprints are certainly impressive! What are you waiting for? Let's build a manor!

On completion: How splendid! This is one of the most beautiful manors I have ever seen in my life! It is also the first.

We may have a manor now, but we shouldn't forget about our settlers! They are also on foreign land, and scared of the unknown! I think we should build new houses for them! Raise your population by building more houses.

On completion: Look at the people moving into the new settlement! They will have a wonderful life here, I promise!

My lord! May I have your undivided attention? Your people are ready to take back the islands. Prepare the resources for your men and ready your generals! It is time to clear out all the sectors!

On completion: Berim Khalar's forces have been defeated! My islands had been liberated! Thank you for your help!

My lord, it is time for me to reveal my true identity! I am not a lord! In truth, I am a Sultan! In disguise! But... do you think you could keep it to yourself? Please, don't tell a soul! I love travelling the world in disguise. No man has ever been so kind and helpful to me as you were, my good lord. I just have one last request, and then I shall leave you be! Conquer all the sectors and reclaim them!

On completion: My lord! You've done everything I have asked you for! But I need to be honest with you - I'm really very tired. This exciting adventure we had has made me wish for years of rest. I'd like you to look after my islands for me, as I simply cannot handle running them myself. I trust you will do your best!

Take a look at the trade market and sell some goods for gold coins!

On completion: Oh, what a talented merchant you are. We are very impressed!

You showed great skill with your trades, but your treasurer still isn't happy. He asks you to produce some shiny gold coins.

On completion: Nothing beats the beauty of your newly produced gold coins. Your treasurer just can’t take his eyes off them. Good job!

The first thing the practitioner needs is some obsidian ore.

On completion: You provided the obsidian ore? Good job!

The next thing the practitioner needs is some fresh, home grown oilseed to produce oil for his massage therapy, which he claims helps defend against cold hands and cold feet.

On completion: “Thank you! I can make some great massage oil using this oilseed!”

The Bonabertis are used to an insanely luxurious lifestyle. You should be prepared to accommodate for that, as it will certainly be advantageous to be on good terms with the Bonaberti family.

On completion: Good job on these impressive buildings!

Now we need some high-quality interiors. It's rumored that the Bonabertis have a soft spot for mahogany.

On completion: Oh my, the interiors turned out magnificently! Thank you for your support!

This is The Excelsior. It might look messy, but I assure you this airship is the peak of our industrial prowess. Please, come on board, and let me show you around.

On completion: Ahhh, I thought this would grab your attention! Some people call it the "Forge of Truth" - a bit of a silly name if you ask me. But there's one thing we know for sure - this is the heart of The Excelsior. I designed it to translate, analyze and piece together snippets of text. It usually works like a charm, but there are still some kinks to iron out: like how the primal energy of the crystals it uses for fuel occasionally transform the paper into completely different objects and resources. Here are some snippets I was able to translate - maybe some of them belong together?

The world has so much to offer, we just have to reach out and take it. I've collected a huge amount of letters on my travels. All the love stories, the drama, the humour... Every letter has its own unique story. Let us reveal the truth behind this short letter here.

On completion: Well, that was exciting! And there's so much more to discover, I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it.

We have to reveal mor... no, ALL of them! Please help me gather more crystals, and I will take you with me on my journey!

On completion: Aren't they beautiful? Shining so bright, with all those colours, and yet so mysterious to the touch.

We should start by taking a closer look at this newborn volcano. However, in order to get close enough, we'll first have to explore the land surrounding the former mountain, and dispatch any foes blocking our path. This has to be done, for the sake of all Settlers!

On completion: Splendid! As the path is now clear, we can get a better look at this mountainous menace. We'd better hurry!

An expedition crew has to be sent into the mountain. As this is the first time we've encountered a situation like this, I will lead the expedition personally. We'll have to dig deep if we're going to get any conclusive information about this volcano's activity.

On completion: All prepared. The expedition crew is ready to leave. Let's head out at once!

It doesn´t look like the volcano's going to erupt any time soon - but that doesn´t mean it´s harmless, either. Tremors are being felt on a regular basis, and each is enough to put our residents into a flurry. Not to mention all those broken coffee cups! I found some old diagrams that detail how to build a seismoscope. It may not solve the crisis, but it'll definitely give the residents some peace of mind.

On completion: Finally, your residents can relax and get a good night´s sleep. You can see the relief in their eyes. However, we do still have to find a way to mollify the troublemaker in our backyard. Luckily, I think I might have an idea for that!

There are legends of a tribe of Nords living high in the mountains. They are experts in mining, smithing, and the construction of huge strongholds. If the legends are true, perhaps you can meet the Nords yourself - and maybe you'll be able to convince them to help you out during this crisis.

On completion: At last, we´re home again. After spending so long in the cold, I can't wait to relax with the sun on my skin again, and sip a cool, refreshing Red Flying Settler. And maybe a grilled steak too. But I digress. You did a great job, you know. The battles you fought, the weather you endured, and the value of the work you did for the Mountain Clan cannot be expressed by words. Congratulations! But we're not quite done yet...

Finally, the Mountain Clan can live in peace. For the first time in ages, they can dare to leave their home in the mountains without having to fear the dreadful consequences. As a way of showing their gratitude for everything we´ve done, they've sent their best workers to help us solve our mountain crisis. But that's not all. They promised that not only will they help stop any further earthquakes, but they can also put the vulcanic might to good use, and power an Epic Forge with it! Go and build this fiery masterpiece.

On completion: The forge looks incredible... And it's incredibly useful, too! Not only will we be able to manufacture a lot of our weapons here, but we'll also save a lot of space, which we can use for other productions! But what should we use that space for? That's up to you to decide!

The guild market is a collection of delicate items - and you get to decide which ones. The guild market vote is your opportunity to influence what the guild market stocks. Try it out and submit your vote. I've submitted mine already.

On completion: Good Job! Your vote has been submitted, and we'll see the final results soon.

Made the wrong choice? That's sad, but don't worry. You can withdraw your vote submission and vote again! Why not try it out?

On completion: Your new vote has been submitted. You can withdraw it at any time.

Let's take a look at the results from past votes. This will show you how the current selection for the guild market was chosen. I can't wait to see the results!

On completion: Ohh, I didn't expect people would vote like that!