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Chapter 2 - Plans in the Dark

[shadow]

So they're all confused. No plan. No discipline. They talk like this is a game, but the hunger in my stomach says otherwise.

Ashkara is the type to charge first. Silvara's watching — possibly dangerous. Emberfall talks big. Crystara experiments. Thornmere's cautious. Durnholde? Weak-minded.

They're too loud. Too fast.

And someone just crossed a border. The test has already begun.

I won't speak until I have to. Let them argue against each other. i wont butt in if i dont have to.

I need to find tools to buy. System open store

[system store]

[The higher you level up, the more items and better equipment you get]

[Tips: do quests to earn some money to be able to buy stuff]

🛒 Starter Store Items🧰 Tools & UtilityStone Axe – 20 coins

Used for chopping wood, basic gathering.

Stone Pickaxe – 20 coins

Used to mine stone and basic ores.

Hunting Knife – 15 coins

Small melee weapon used for skinning animals.Campfire Kit – 10 coins

Used to cook raw food and generate heat.

Torch (Bundle of 3) – 5 coins

Basic light source. Burns out after a while.

🛡️ Basic EquipmentLeather Armor Set – 50 coins

Provides light defense, good for survival.

Wooden Shield – 30 coins

Simple protection against attacks.

Iron Shortsword – 60 coins

A basic but durable melee weapon.

🍞 Food & WaterRation Pack (3 meals) – 10 coins

Restores a portion of stamina and prevents hunger.

Clean Water Flask (x2) – 5 coins

Hydration. Can be refilled later.

🧪 ConsumablesHealing Potion (Small) – 30 coins

Restores health gradually.

Magical Herb Bundle – 40 coins

Used for crafting potions or boosting magic.

🏠 Basic StructuresBasic Shelter Blueprint – 100 coins

Pre-designed, small shelter. Good starting base.

Storage Crate – 25 coins

Store items securely in your country.

📜 Utility / ProgressionResource Scanner (1 use) – 50 coins

Reveals nearby resource hotspots.

Construction Hammer – 30 coins

Used to place and upgrade structures.

Summoning Scroll (Basic Worker) – 100 coins

Summon your first human worker NPC.

[shadow]

I need to think smartly and not waste my money. I will buy Axe, Pickaxe, Ration Pack, Water, Storage Crate, and a hunting knife. I should have five coins left. Now system open up quest

[system quest]

📜 Starter Quests List🔨 Survival & Building"Gather Wood"

Chop 10 logs.

🪙 +10 Coins | 🧠 +5 XP

"Shelter First"

Build your first basic shelter.

🪙 +30 Coins | 🧠 +20 XP

"Campfire Comfort"

Craft or place a campfire.

🪙 +10 Coins | 🧠 +5 XP

🍗 Hunting & Gathering"The First Hunt"

Hunt and harvest 1 wild animal (e.g., boar or rabbit).

🪙 +15 Coins | 🧠 +10 XP

"Cooked and Ready"

Cook your first meal at a campfire.

🪙 +10 Coins | 🧠 +8 XP

"Clean Water"

Locate or collect clean water.

🪙 +8 Coins | 🧠 +5 XP

🌍 Exploration"Discover Your Land"

Explore and unlock 20% of your country's land.

🪙 +20 Coins | 🧠 +15 XP

"Landmarks and Lore"

Find one natural landmark (e.g., river, mountain, ruins).

🪙 +18 Coins | 🧠 +12 XP

🏗️ Progression & Strategy"Hire Help"Summon your first worker (human).🪙 +40 Coins | 🧠 +30 XP

"Storage Set Up" ✅

Place a storage crate to manage inventory.

🪙 +12 Coins | 🧠 +10 XP

"First Upgrade"

Upgrade any structure (shelter, crate, etc.) once.

🪙 +25 Coins | 🧠 +20 XP

[System Notification]

✅ Quest Completed: Shelter First

+12 Coins

+10 XP

[System Update Unlocked]

🎉 Congratulations, you have unlocked the Skill System!

[shadow]

What i have unlocked the skill section . system open up skill section

[system skill]

[— Player Menu —]

Name: Shadow 

Country: Noctara 

Level: 1 | XP: 10 / 100 

Unspent Stat Points: 10

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📊 Status Panel

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💪 Strength (STR): 1 

⚡ Agility (AGI): 2 

🧠 Intelligence (INT): 3 

🩺 Vitality (VIT): 2 

👁️ Perception (PER): 5 

🗣️ Charisma (CHA): 1 

Add points to the status

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🧠 Skill Section

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📜 Basic Survival (Passive)

- Survival Instinct Lv.1: Detects danger faster 

- Observation Lv.1: Reveals minor hidden info in the environment 

🥷 Stealth & Movement (passive)

- Stealth Movement Lv.1: Reduces footstep noise slightly 

[shadow]

💪 Strength (STR): 1 + 1 =3

⚡ Agility (AGI): 2 + 2 = 4

🧠 Intelligence (INT): 3 + 2 = 5

🩺 Vitality (VIT): 2 + 1 = 3

👁️ Perception (PER): 5 + 4 =9

🗣️ Charisma (CHA): 1 +0 = 1

 [Confirm]

System, I confirm these stats.

[system message]

💪 Strength (STR): 3

⚡ Agility (AGI): 4

🧠 Intelligence (INT): 5

🩺 Vitality (VIT): 3

👁️ Perception (PER): 9

🗣️ Charisma (CHA): 1

Skill point has been accepted.

[Shadow - Inner Monologue]

"That should do. See first, move smart, think ahead... I'll survive."

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