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'''Hunting in the [[Sand Crypts]] with any cheese other than [[Graveblossom Camembert]] will transport Hunters to the [[Sand Dunes]].'''
 
 
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Living Garden Key]]<br/>'''and'''<br/>'''Capture'''<br/>[[Carmine the Apothecary]]<br/>'''in [[Living Garden]]'''
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Required [[Power Type]]:'''
 
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Required Cheeses:'''
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Required [[Cheese]]:'''
 
   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Graveblossom Camembert]]
 
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | See [[#King Grub Minigame|Minigame]]<br>[[Shattering Charm]]
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | See [[#Salting Minigame|Minigame]]<br>[[Shattering Charm]]
 
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 2px 2px 0" | [[Sand Crypts Charm Shoppe|Charm Shoppe]]<br/>[[Sand Crypts Cheese Shoppe|Cheese Shoppe]]<br/>[[Sand Crypts General Store|General Store]]
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== Overview==
 
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a location in the [[Sandtail Desert]] region requiring a minimum rank of [[Baron|Baron/Baroness]], the [[Living Garden Key]], and capturing [[Carmine the Apothecary]] in the [[Living Garden]]  to enter. The [[Living Garden Key]] is obtained from the [[Muridae Market Cartographer|Cartographer]] at the [[Muridae Market]].
 
  
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Mice in the [[Sand Crypts]] are weak only to [[Shadow]] weapons.  
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== Overview ==
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a hunting location in [[Sandtail Desert]] region.
  
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[[Graveblossom Camembert]] is required for attracting all mice in the [[Sand Crypts]].  Hunters must use [[Grub Salt Charm]]s or [[Super Salt Charm]]s and play the [[#King Grub Minigame|King Grub Minigame]] to weaken the [[King Grub]] and [[King Scarab]] mice. Once weakened, Hunters can arm a [[Grub Scent Charm]] to attract the [[King Grub Mouse]] or a [[Shattering Charm]] to attract the [[King Scarab Mouse]]. Catching either will reset the [[#King Grub Minigame|King Grub Minigame]].
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[[Living Garden]], [[Lost City]], [[Sand Dunes]], [[Twisted Garden]], [[Cursed City]], and [[Sand Crypts]] are 6 connected hunting locations, forming the '''Living Garden complex'''.
  
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Hunters must collect [[Lunaria Petals]] to use in purchasing [[Lunaria Camembert]]. [[Lunaria Camembert]] is required for attracting [[Twisted Carmine]], and with a [[Shattering Charm]] armed, [[Shattered Carmine]] in the [[Twisted Garden]].
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They require the minimum [[rank]] of [[Baron|Baron/Baroness]] and the [[Living Garden Key]] to access.
  
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===Accessing the Twisted World===
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' can only be traveled to when the Hunter's map is in [[#Normal World and Twisted World|Twisted state]].
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The '''Twisted World''' locations of [[Twisted Garden]], [[Cursed City]], and [[Sand Crypts]] can only be accessed by capturing [[Carmine the Apothecary]] with [[Duskshade Camembert]] in the [[Living Garden]]. Capturing [[Carmine the Apothecary]] will move the Hunter to the [[Twisted Garden]] and the following message is displayed:
 
  
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''On catching Carmine the Apothecary, a light flashes and a spell she had prepared in advance erupts! Nightmarish tendrils of dark smoke burst from the ground around me, and before I knew it the world had changed before my very eyes into a wild and twisted version of itself.<br/>I can feel this world itself attempting to reject me and send me back, but I must stay as long as I am able to find out what Carmine is doing in this hidden, dark place.''
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=== Normal World and Twisted World ===
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{{Normal World and Twisted World}}
  
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Hunting with any cheese other than [[Graveblossom Camembert]] in the [[Sand Crypts]] will cause Hunters to be moved to the [[Sand Dunes]] and the following message will be displayed:
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=== The Living Garden Sequence ===
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In the '''Living Garden complex''', the Hunter follows 6 main steps in sequence.<br>Step '''5b''' can be done in '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.
  
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''Almost as if an illusion suddenly shattered, the world around me snaps back to normal. Using '''X''' Cheese has brought me back to the normal world.''<br/>
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{{Living Garden Sequence}}
  
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If an [[M400 Hunting Research Assignment]] requires capturing the [[M400]] in the [[Sand Crypts]], Hunters can encounter it, but will be dropped to normal reality for hunting with the wrong cheese.
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== Salting [[Minigame]] ==
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In '''{{PAGENAME}}''', the '''Salting''' mechanics are in effect:
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*The '''Salt Level''' starts at 0 and maxes out at 50. It will be 0 for the first time the Hunter enters the area.
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*As the '''Salt Level''' increases, [[King Grub Mouse]] and [[King Scarab Mouse]] grows weaker.
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*Catching mice with certain equipment armed increases the '''Salt Level''':
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**Catching a mouse with [[Grub Salt Charm]] armed increases the '''Salt Level''' by 1.
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***If the [[Smelly Sodium Base]] is armed, '''Salt Level''' is increased by 2.
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**Catching a mouse with [[Super Salt Charm]] armed increases the '''Salt Level''' by 2.
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***If the [[Smelly Sodium Base]] is armed, '''Salt Level''' is increased by 3.
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*The '''Salt Level''' will be reset to 0 by either:
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:*Catching a [[King Grub Mouse]]
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:**If the [[Smelly Sodium Base]] is armed together with either [[Grub Salt Charm]] or [[Super Salt Charm]], the '''Salt Level''' will be reset to 2 or 3 instead depending on the charm armed.
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::Doing so generates a journal entry:
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:::''Whoa, the King Grub mouse nearly wrecked my trap! He definitely dislodged all the salt and left his ah... distinct smell about the place! I'll need to re-salt and scent my trap before attracting another one.''
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:::''I should unequip my Grub Scent Charms and save them for later.''
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:*Catching a [[King Scarab Mouse]]
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::Doing so generates a journal entry:
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:::''Success! Though it took an incredible amount of salt, patience, and luck, I was able to catch the massive and terrible King Scarab mouse! Of course, I'll have to re-salt my trap before attracting any more big game.''
  
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===The Living Garden Sequence===
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== Heads-Up Display ==
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Hunters will need to hunt the areas in the '''Living Garden sub-region''' in a specific order. The following steps outline the basic requirements for accessing and hunting in each location.  Additional information on [[minigame]]s and other activities can be found on the individual location pages.
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The Hunter can access and track the following in the '''HUD''':
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*[[#Salting Minigame|Salting Minigame]]
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The steps of the cycle that can be completed in the [[Sand Crypts]] location are highlighted in bold.
 
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*Step 1: [[Living Garden]]
 
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:Step 1a: Hunt with [[Standard Cheese]] in the [[Living Garden]] to collect [[Dewthief Petal]]s.<br/>
 
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:Step 1b: Use [[Dewthief Petal]]s to purchase [[Dewthief Camembert]].<br/>
 
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*Step 2: [[Lost City]] and [[Sand Dunes]] - steps ''a'' and ''b'' can be done in any order.
 
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:Step 2a: Hunt with [[Dewthief Camembert]] in the [[Lost City]] to collect [[Dreamfluff Herbs]].<br/>
 
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:Step 2b: Hunt with [[Dewthief Camembert]] in the [[Sand Dunes]] to collect [[Duskshade Petal]]s.<br/>
 
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:Step 2c: Use [[Dreamfluff Herbs]] and [[Duskshade Petal]]s to purchase [[Duskshade Camembert]].<br/>
 
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*Step 3: [[Living Garden]]
 
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:Step 3a: Hunt with [[Duskshade Camembert]] in the [[Living Garden]].<br/>
 
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:Step 3b: Capture [[Carmine the Apothecary]] to open the Twisted World and travel to the [[Twisted Garden]].<br/>
 
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*Step 4: [[Twisted Garden]]
 
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:Step 4a: Hunt with [[Duskshade Camembert]] in the [[Twisted Garden]] to collect [[Graveblossom Petal]]s.<br/>
 
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:Step 4b: Use [[Graveblossom Petal]]s to purchase [[Graveblossom Camembert]].<br/>
 
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*'''Step 5: [[Cursed City]] and [[Sand Crypts]] - steps '''a''' and '''b''' can be done in any order.'''
 
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:Step 5a: Hunt with [[Graveblossom Camembert]] in the [[Cursed City]] to collect [[Plumepearl Herbs]].<br/>
 
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:'''Step 5b: Hunt with [[Graveblossom Camembert]] in the [[Sand Crypts]] to collect [[Lunaria Petal]]s.'''<br/>
 
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:'''Step 5c: Use [[Plumepearl Herbs]] and [[Lunaria Petal]]s to purchase [[Lunaria Camembert]].'''<br/>
 
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*Step 6: [[Twisted Garden]]
 
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:Hunt with [[Lunaria Camembert]] in the [[Twisted Garden]] to attract [[Twisted Carmine]].
 
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==Sand Crypts HUD==
 
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Hunters can access and track the following using the Heads-Up Display:
 
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*The [[#King Grub Minigame|King Grub Minigame]]
 
 
*[[Garden Petals and Herbs]]
 
*[[Garden Petals and Herbs]]
 
*[[Garden Essences]]
 
*[[Garden Essences]]
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*The [[Book of Living Recipes]]
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*[[Book of Living Recipes]]
  
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== King Grub Minigame ==
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== Mice ==
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To play this minigame, Hunters need to arm [[Grub Salt Charm]]s or [[Super Salt Charm]]s and hunt normally. As the player catches mice, the salt meter will increase weakening the [[King Grub Mouse]] and [[King Scarab Mouse]]. The meter is capped at a maximum of 50 salt.<br/>
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All mice found in '''{{PAGENAME}}''' are part of the [[Sand Dunes Mice]] group.
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[[Grub Salt Charm]]s can be purchased for 200 gold and 1 [[Ber Essence]] from the [[Sand Crypts Charm Shoppe]].<br/>
 
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[[Super Salt Charm]]s can be crafted or found in [[Living Garden Treasure Chest]]s.<br/>
 
  
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Once salt has been collected, Hunters can use [[Grub Scent Charm]]s to attract the [[King Grub Mouse]]. Higher salt levels reduce the numbers of failures to catch.<br>
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Only [[Shadow]] power type is effective against the mice here.
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The meter will reset after successfully catching the [[King Grub]], with the following message in the [[Hunter's Journal]]:
 
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:''Whoa, the King Grub mouse nearly wrecked my trap! He definitely dislodged all the salt and left his ah... distinct smell about the place! I'll need to re-salt and scent my trap before attracting another one.''
 
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:''I should unequip my Grub Scent Charms and save them for later.''
 
  
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Hunters can choose to arm a [[Shattering Charm]] instead of a [[Grub Scent Charm]] to attract a [[King Scarab Mouse]]. Higher salt levels reduce the numbers of failures to catch.<br/>
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Mice here requires [[Graveblossom Camembert]] to attract.<br>
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The meter will reset after successfully catching the [[King Scarab Mouse]], leaving the following message in the [[Hunter's Journal]]:
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[[King Grub Mouse]] requires [[Grub Scent Charm]] armed to attract.<br>
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:''Success! Though it took an incredible amount of salt, patience, and luck, I was able to catch the massive and terrible King Scarab mouse! Of course, I'll have to re-salt my trap before attracting any more big game.''
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[[King Scarab Mouse]] requires [[Shattering Charm]] armed to attract.
  
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== Sand Crypts Mice ==
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[[#Salting Minigame|Salting]] is recommended before trying to catch [[King Grub Mouse]] and [[King Scarab Mouse]].
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All mice found in the [[Sand Crypts]] are part of the [[Sand Dunes Mice]] group.<br/>
 
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All mice found here are weak only to [[Shadow]] weapons.
 
  
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===King Grub Mouse===
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Most mice here can drop [[Lunaria Petal]] which can be used to purchase [[Lunaria Camembert]] to use in [[Twisted Garden]].
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Hunters wishing to capture the [[King Grub Mouse]] must use [[Grub Salt Charm]]s or [[Super Salt Charm]]s as part of the [[#King Grub Minigame|King Grub Minigame]] to weaken it, then arm a [[Grub Scent Charm]] to attract it.
 
  
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===King Scarab Mouse===
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{| style="margin: 1em; text-align: center" class="b_and_p sortable"  
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Hunters wishing to attract the [[King Scarab Mouse]] must use [[Grub Salt Charm]]s or [[Super Salt Charm]]s as part of the [[#King Grub Minigame|King Grub Minigame]] to weaken it, then arm a [[Shattering Charm]] to attract it.
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===Cheese Preferences and Loot===
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  !                                     <!--Header--> | Points
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[[Graveblossom Camembert]] is required to attract all mice in the [[Sand Crypts]].
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  !                                     <!--Header--> | Gold
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  !                                     <!--Header--> | Without [[Grub Scent Charm|Grub Scent]]<br>or [[Shattering Charm|Shattering]]
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  !                                     <!--Header--> | With<br>[[Shattering Charm|Shattering]]
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! rowspan="2"  width="150px" align="left" | '''Mouse'''<br/>
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  ! width="150" class="unsortable"       <!--Header--> | Loot
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  ! rowspan="2" | '''Points'''<br/>
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  ! rowspan="2" | '''Gold'''<br/>
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  | align="left" | [[King Grub]]
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  ! '''Without'''<br/>[[Grub Scent Charm|Grub Scent<br/>Charm]]<br/>or<br/>[[Shattering Charm|Shattering<br/>Charm]]<br/>
 
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  ! '''With'''<br/>[[Grub Scent Charm|Grub Scent<br/>Charm]]<br/>
 
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! colspan="3" bgcolor="#cccccc"| [[Graveblossom Camembert]]
 
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  | align="left" | [[King Grub]]<br/>'''Requires weakening with [[Grub Salt Charm]]s
 
 
  | 35,000
 
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  | 8,500
 
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  | align="left" | [[Dol Essence]]<br/>[[Est Essence]]<br/>[[Fel Essence]]<br/>[[Lunaria Petal]]
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  | align="left" | [[Dol Essence]]<br>[[Est Essence]]<br>[[Fel Essence]]<br>[[Lunaria Petal]]
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  | align="left" | [[King Scarab]]<br/>'''Requires weakening with [[Grub Salt Charm]]s
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  | align="left" | [[King Scarab]]
 
  | 175,000
 
  | 175,000
 
  | 22,500
 
  | 22,500
 
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  | align="left" | [[Living Garden Theme Scrap 3]]<br/>[[Scarab Chest]]
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  | align="left" | [[Living Garden Theme Scrap 3]]<br>[[Scarab Chest]]
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  | align="left" | [[Sand Colossus]]
 
  | align="left" | [[Sand Colossus]]
 
  | 20,500
 
  | 20,500
 
  | 1,500
 
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  | align="left" | [[Aleth Essence]]<br/>[[Ber Essence]]<br/>[[Lunaria Petal]]
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  | align="left" | [[Aleth Essence]]<br>[[Ber Essence]]<br>[[Lunaria Petal]]
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  | align="left" | [[Sarcophamouse]]
 
  | align="left" | [[Sarcophamouse]]
 
  | 17,000
 
  | 17,000
 
  | 2,550
 
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  | align="left" | [[Aleth Essence]]<br/>[[Ber Essence]]<br/>[[Lunaria Petal]]
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  | align="left" | [[Aleth Essence]]<br>[[Ber Essence]]<br>[[Lunaria Petal]]
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  | align="left" | [[Scarab]]
 
  | align="left" | [[Scarab]]
 
  | 16,500
 
  | 16,500
 
  | 3,500
 
  | 3,500
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  | '''X'''
 
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  | align="left" | [[Ber Essence]]<br/>[[Cynd Essence]]<br/>[[Lunaria Petal]]
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  | align="left" | [[Ber Essence]]<br>[[Cynd Essence]]<br>[[Lunaria Petal]]
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  | align="left" | [[Serpentine]]
 
  | align="left" | [[Serpentine]]
 
  | 25,250
 
  | 25,250
 
  | 1,650
 
  | 1,650
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  | X
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  | '''X'''
 
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  | align="left" | [[Aleth Essence]]<br/>[[Ber Essence]]<br/>[[Cynd Essence]]<br/>[[Lunaria Petal]]
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  | align="left" | [[Aleth Essence]]<br>[[Ber Essence]]<br>[[Cynd Essence]]<br>[[Lunaria Petal]]
 
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== Hunting Strategy ==
 
== Hunting Strategy ==
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Hunters should arm [[Graveblossom Camembert]] to collect [[Lunaria Petal]]s from the mice found in the [[Sand Crypts]]. Hunters can then use [[Lunaria Petal]]s (along with [[Plumepearl Herbs]]) to purchase [[Lunaria Camembert]].
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=== Hunting Tips by [[Larry]] ===
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Hunters can then return to the [[Twisted Garden]] and arm [[Lunaria Camembert]] to capture [[Twisted Carmine]] and, with a [[Shattering Charm]] armed, [[Shattered Carmine]]. 
 
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Hunters wishing to attract the [[King Grub]] or [[King Scarab]] must play the [[#King Grub Minigame|King Grub Minigame]] which requires using [[Grub Salt Charm]]s or [[Super Salt Charm]]s to weaken these mice.
 
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===Capturing King Grub===
 
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Collecting salt with [[Grub Salt Charm]]s or [[Super Salt Charm]]s in the [[#King Grub Minigame|King Grub Minigame]] and arming a [[Grub Scent Charm]] with [[Graveblossom Camembert]] allows Hunters to attract the [[King Grub]].
 
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===Capturing King Scarab ===
 
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Collecting salt with [[Grub Salt Charm]]s or [[Super Salt Charm]]s in the [[#King Grub Minigame|King Grub Minigame]] and arming a [[Shattering Charm]] with [[Graveblossom Camembert]] allows Hunters to attract the [[King Scarab]].
 
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[[Shattering Charm]]s can be crafted with the proper ingredients.
 
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! Cost (Each)
 
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! Source
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item--> [[Epic Orb]]
 
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| <!--Cost--> 125,000
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Epic Orb}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Aromatic Oil]]
 
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| <!--Cost--> 1,000,000
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Aromatic Oil}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Icuri Essence]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->1
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Icuri Essence}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item--> [[Charmbit]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->1,000
 
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| <!--Cost--> 25<br/>(25,000 total)
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Charmbit}}
 
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===[[Super Salt Charm]]s===
 
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These charms can be crafted given the proper ingredients or obtained from [[Living Garden Treasure Chest]].
 
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! Source
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Divine Orb]]
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Divine Orb}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Ber Essence]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->2
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Ber Essence}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Extra Coarse Salt]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->1
 
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| <!--Cost--> 10,000
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Extra Coarse Salt}}
 
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===Location-Specific Effects===
 
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====Bases====
 
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*[[Aurora Base]] - '''Limited Edition''' - has a chance to generate a random essence (from [[Aleth]] to [[Icuri]])
 
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*[[Hothouse Base]] - '''Limited Edition''' - Doubles the range of [[Garden Petals and Herbs]] dropped by mice in this location.
 
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*[[Living Base]] - Doubles the range of [[Garden Petals and Herbs]] dropped by mice in this location.
 
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*[[Desert Heater Base]] - '''Limited Edition''' - consumes a [[Flameshard]] each hunt and generate bonus loot when capturing a mouse.
 
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====Charms====
 
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* The [[Grub Salt Charm]] and [[Super Salt Charm]] increases the salt level by 1 and 2 respectively.
 
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* The [[Grub Scent Charm]] allows the attraction of [[King Grub]] Mouse.
 
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* The [[Shattering Charm]] allows the attraction of [[King Scarab]] Mouse.
 
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===[[Adventure Book]]===
 
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Hunters can complete steps to [[Defeat Twisted Carmine]] by hunting with [[Graveblossom Camembert]] in the [[Sand Crypts]].
 
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===[[Library Assignments]]===
 
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*[[M400 Bait Research Assignment]] - This assignment may require Hunters to track down specific items from [[Sand Crypts]] mice in order to complete it.
 
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*[[M400 Hunting Research Assignment]] -  This assignment may require collecting 1 [[Piece of M400 Intel]] from mice in the [[Sand Crypts]] and/or capture the [[M400]].
 
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===[[Tournaments]]===
 
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[[Sand Crypts]] mice are worth points during some [[Tournaments]].
 
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===[[Treasure Map]]s===
 
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Many mice in the [[Sand Crypts]] are often found on [[Relic Hunter Treasure Map]]s and [[Living Garden Treasure Map]]s.
 
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=== Hunting tips by [[Larry]] ===
 
 
You're going to need a lot of Graveblossom Camembert here. The mice in these crypts don't seem to like anything else! Plus, any other cheese just doesn't feel... appropriate here in this world.
 
You're going to need a lot of Graveblossom Camembert here. The mice in these crypts don't seem to like anything else! Plus, any other cheese just doesn't feel... appropriate here in this world.
  
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The King Grub Mouse is hoarding Garden Essences, but why?
 
The King Grub Mouse is hoarding Garden Essences, but why?
  
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== Shops ==
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=== [[Adventure Book]] ===
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These are the shops that can be found in the [[Cursed City]]:
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*The Hunter can complete the [[Obtain a Rift Detector]] adventure in '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.
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*The Hunter can complete some steps of the [[Defeat Twisted Carmine]] adventure in '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.
  
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===Charm Shoppe===
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== Location-Specific Effects ==
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*[[Desert Heater Base]] - consumes a [[Flameshard]] per hunt to generate a random [[Sandtail Desert]] item per mouse catch
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! width="75" | Cost <br/>Per Piece<br/>
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*[[Hothouse Base]] - doubles the range of [[Lunaria Petal]] dropped by mice
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*[[Living Base]] - doubles the range of [[Lunaria Petal]] dropped by mice
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| align="left" | [[Charmbit]]
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*[[Super Salt Charm]] - controls [[#Salting Minigame|Salting Minigame]]
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*[[Shattering Charm]] - adds [[King Scarab Mouse]] and removes all other mice from the attraction pool
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| align="left" | [[Epic Orb]]
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== [[Shops]] ==
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| align="left" | [[Grub Salt Charm]]
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} Cheese Shoppe|Cheese Shoppe]] ===
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| 200<br/>1 [[Ber Essence]]
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{{Shops/Table/{{PAGENAME}} Cheese Shoppe}}
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} Trapsmith|Trapsmith]] ===
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| align="left" | [[Grub Scent Charm]]
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{{Shops/Table/{{PAGENAME}} Trapsmith}}
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| 500<br/>1 [[Cynd Essence]]
 
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} Charm Shoppe|Charm Shoppe]] ===
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| align="left" | [[Gouda]]
 
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| 600
 
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|- valign="top"
 
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| align="left" | [[Dewthief Camembert]]
 
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| 750 <br/> 1 [[Dewthief Petal]]
 
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| N/A
 
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| align="left" | [[Dewthief Camembert 4-Pack]]
 
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| 3,000 <br/> 3 [[Dewthief Petal]] <br/> 1 [[Magic Essence]]
 
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| N/A
 
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| align="left" | [[Duskshade Camembert]]
 
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| 1,100 <br/> 1 [[Duskshade Petal]] <br/> 1 [[Dreamfluff Herbs]]
 
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| N/A
 
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|- valign="top"
 
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| align="left" | [[Duskshade Camembert 4-Pack]]
 
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| 4,400 <br/> 3 [[Duskshade Petal]] <br/> 3 [[Dreamfluff Herbs]] <br/> 1 [[Magic Essence]]
 
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| N/A
 
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|- valign="top"
 
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| align="left" | [[Graveblossom Camembert]]
 
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| 1,500 <br/> 1 [[Graveblossom Petal]]
 
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| N/A
 
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|- valign="top"
 
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| align="left" | [[Graveblossom Camembert 4-Pack]]
 
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| 6,000 <br/> 3 [[Graveblossom Petal]] <br/> 1 [[Magic Essence]]
 
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| align="left" | [[Lunaria Camembert]]
 
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| 1,775 <br/> 1 [[Lunaria Petal]] <br/> 1 [[Plumepearl Herbs]]
 
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| N/A
 
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|- valign="top"
 
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| align="left" | [[Lunaria Camembert 4-Pack]]
 
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| 7,100 <br/> 3 [[Lunaria Petal]] <br/> 3 [[Plumepearl Herbs]] <br/> 1 [[Magic Essence]]
 
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| N/A
 
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===General Store===
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} General Store|General Store]] ===
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| align="left" | [[Essence Prism]]
 
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| 500
 
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| 500
 
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| align="left" | [[Plant Pot]]
 
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| 900
 
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| 900
 
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| align="left" | [[Rift Base Blueprints]]
 
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| 7,500,000
 
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| align="left" | [[Umbral Capacitor]]
 
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| 500,000
 
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| 500,000
 
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== History and Trivia ==
 
== History and Trivia ==
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*'''14 November 2012:''' The [[Sand Crypts]] opened along with the [[Living Garden]].
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*'''14 November 2012:''' The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was opened alongside with other locations in '''Living Garden complex''' in [[Sandtail Desert]] region.
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*'''14 January 2013:''' The [[King Scarab Mouse]] was added to the [[Sand Crypts]].
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*'''14 January 2013:''' The [[King Scarab Mouse]] was added to the '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.
  
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== Links ==  
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Latest revision as of 03:20, 27 March 2023

Sand Crypts
Region: Sandtail Desert
Minimum Rank: Baron/Baroness
Travel Requirement: Living Garden Key
Required Power Type: Shadow
Required Cheese: Graveblossom Camembert
Recommended Charms: See Minigame
Shattering Charm
Number of Mice: 6
Shops: Cheese Shoppe
Trapsmith
Charm Shoppe
General Store
Lose Gold: Yes
Lose Points: Yes
Lose Cheese: Yes
Release Date: 14 November 2012
While there's no Grubling Mice in the area, slime trails indicate they've been through here. Perhaps they've been bringing food or something else to the immense and powerful King Grub Mouse that lives in the area?

Overview

Sand Crypts is a hunting location in Sandtail Desert region.

Living Garden, Lost City, Sand Dunes, Twisted Garden, Cursed City, and Sand Crypts are 6 connected hunting locations, forming the Living Garden complex.

They require the minimum rank of Baron/Baroness and the Living Garden Key to access.

Sand Crypts can only be traveled to when the Hunter's map is in Twisted state.

Normal World and Twisted World

At a time, among 6 hunting locations in the Living Garden complex, only 3 can be traveled to. This depends on whether the Hunter's map is in Normal or Twisted state:

The map state can be changed from Normal to Twisted by:

Doing so will generate a journal entry:
On catching Carmine the Apothecary, a light flashes and a spell she had prepared in advance erupts! Nightmarish tendrils of dark smoke burst from the ground around me, and before I knew it the world had changed before my very eyes into a wild and twisted version of itself.
I can feel this world itself attempting to reject me and send me back, but I must stay as long as I am able to find out what Carmine is doing in this hidden, dark place.

The map state can be changed from Twisted to Normal by either:

Doing any of the actions above will generate a journal entry:
Almost as if an illusion suddenly shattered, the world around me snaps back to normal. Using X Cheese has brought me back to the normal world.

The Living Garden Sequence

In the Living Garden complex, the Hunter follows 6 main steps in sequence.
Step 5b can be done in Sand Crypts.

Step Location Cheese Used Loot To Obtain
1 Living Garden Standard Cheese Dewthief Petal Dewthief Camembert
2a Lost City Dewthief Camembert Dreamfluff Herbs Duskshade Camembert
2b Sand Dunes Dewthief Camembert Duskshade Petal
3 Living Garden Duskshade Camembert Access to Twisted World
4 Twisted Garden Duskshade Camembert Graveblossom Petal Graveblossom Camembert
5a Cursed City Graveblossom Camembert Plumepearl Herbs Lunaria Camembert
5b Sand Crypts Graveblossom Camembert Lunaria Petal
6 Twisted Garden Lunaria Camembert Living Chest Fel Essence
Gur Essence
Fresh Twisted Garden Soil

Salting Minigame

In Sand Crypts, the Salting mechanics are in effect:

  • The Salt Level starts at 0 and maxes out at 50. It will be 0 for the first time the Hunter enters the area.
  • As the Salt Level increases, King Grub Mouse and King Scarab Mouse grows weaker.
  • Catching mice with certain equipment armed increases the Salt Level:
  • The Salt Level will be reset to 0 by either:
Doing so generates a journal entry:
Whoa, the King Grub mouse nearly wrecked my trap! He definitely dislodged all the salt and left his ah... distinct smell about the place! I'll need to re-salt and scent my trap before attracting another one.
I should unequip my Grub Scent Charms and save them for later.
Doing so generates a journal entry:
Success! Though it took an incredible amount of salt, patience, and luck, I was able to catch the massive and terrible King Scarab mouse! Of course, I'll have to re-salt my trap before attracting any more big game.

Heads-Up Display

The Hunter can access and track the following in the HUD:

Mice

All mice found in Sand Crypts are part of the Sand Dunes Mice group.

Only Shadow power type is effective against the mice here.

Mice here requires Graveblossom Camembert to attract.
King Grub Mouse requires Grub Scent Charm armed to attract.
King Scarab Mouse requires Shattering Charm armed to attract.

Salting is recommended before trying to catch King Grub Mouse and King Scarab Mouse.

Most mice here can drop Lunaria Petal which can be used to purchase Lunaria Camembert to use in Twisted Garden.

Mouse Points Gold Without Grub Scent
or Shattering 		With
Grub Scent 		With
Shattering 		Loot
King Grub 35,000 8,500 X Dol Essence
Est Essence
Fel Essence
Lunaria Petal
King Scarab 175,000 22,500 X Living Garden Theme Scrap 3
Scarab Chest
Sand Colossus 20,500 1,500 X Aleth Essence
Ber Essence
Lunaria Petal
Sarcophamouse 17,000 2,550 X Aleth Essence
Ber Essence
Lunaria Petal
Scarab 16,500 3,500 X Ber Essence
Cynd Essence
Lunaria Petal
Serpentine 25,250 1,650 X Aleth Essence
Ber Essence
Cynd Essence
Lunaria Petal

Hunting Strategy

Hunting Tips by Larry

You're going to need a lot of Graveblossom Camembert here. The mice in these crypts don't seem to like anything else! Plus, any other cheese just doesn't feel... appropriate here in this world.

There don't seem to be any grublings in these crypts, but there's definite evidence they've been here, with slime trails littering the ground. At any rate, Grubling Chow Charms won't help here.

Instead, listen close and you'll hear the roar of the King Grub Mouse. He's huge, and powerful, and up to no good! Now, while catching him is definitely in your best interests, he's not going to be an easy fight!

First, you'll need to liberally apply coatings of salt to your trap by purchasing and using Grub Salt Charms, then when you feel you've salted your trap enough, purchase and use some Grub Scent Charms to draw him to your trap and steal his Garden Essences.

The King Grub Mouse is hoarding Garden Essences, but why?

Adventure Book

Location-Specific Effects

Bases

Charms

Shops

These are the shops found in Sand Crypts.

Cheese Shoppe

Item Cost Requirement Refund
Dewthief Camembert 750 gold
1 Dewthief Petal		 None N/A
Dewthief Camembert 4-Pack 3,000 gold
3 Dewthief Petal
1 Magic Essence		 None N/A
Duskshade Camembert 1,100 gold
1 Duskshade Petal
1 Dreamfluff Herbs		 None N/A
Duskshade Camembert 4-Pack 4,400 gold
3 Duskshade Petal
3 Dreamfluff Herbs
1 Magic Essence		 None N/A
Graveblossom Camembert 1,500 gold
1 Graveblossom Petal		 None N/A
Graveblossom Camembert 4-Pack 6,000 gold
3 Graveblossom Petal
1 Magic Essence		 None N/A
Lunaria Camembert 1,775 gold
1 Lunaria Petal
1 Plumepearl Herbs		 None N/A
Lunaria Camembert 4-Pack 7,100 gold
3 Lunaria Petal
3 Plumepearl Herbs
1 Magic Essence		 None N/A
Swiss Cheese 100 gold None 100 gold
Brie Cheese 200 gold None 200 gold
Gouda Cheese 600 gold None 600 gold

Trapsmith

Bases
Item Cost Requirement Refund
Soiled Base 1 Fel Essence
1 Gur Essence
1 Hix Essence
3 Fresh Twisted Garden Soil
1 Dewthief Petal
1 Duskshade Petal
1 Graveblossom Petal
1 Lunaria Petal		 None N/A
Rift Base 7,500,000 gold
1 Rift Crystal
1 Rift Mist
1 Rift Stars		 None N/A
Weapons
Item Power Type Cost Requirement Refund
Phantasmic Oasis Trap Hydro 3,000,000 gold
1 Est Essence
1 Fel Essence
1 Icuri Essence
1 Oasis Water Node Trap		 None N/A
Clockwork Portal Trap Shadow 4,000,000 gold
1 Fel Essence
1 Icuri Essence
1 Clockapult of Time		 None N/A
Grand Arcanum Trap Arcane 4,900,000 gold
1 Gur Essence
1 Icuri Essence
1 Arcane Capturing Rod Of Never Yielding Mystery		 None N/A

Charm Shoppe

Item Cost Requirement Refund
Charmbit 25 gold None 20 gold
Grub Salt Charm 200 gold
1 Ber Essence		 None N/A
Grub Scent Charm 500 gold
1 Cynd Essence		 None N/A
Epic Orb 125,000 gold None 125,000 gold
Aromatic Oil 1,000,000 gold None 1,000,000 gold
Lucky Power Charm 900 gold None 270 gold
Super Power Charm 500 gold None 150 gold
Super Luck Charm 750 gold None 225 gold
Super Lucky Power Charm 2,500 gold None 750 gold
Extreme Power Charm 1,500 gold None 450 gold
Extreme Luck Charm 4,500 gold None 1,350 gold

General Store

Item Cost Requirement Refund
Curds and Whey 12 gold None 3 gold
Ionized Salt 450 gold None 150 gold
Essence Prism 500 gold None 500 gold
Plant Pot 900 gold None 900 gold

History and Trivia

  • 14 November 2012: The Sand Crypts was opened alongside with other locations in Living Garden complex in Sandtail Desert region.
  • 14 January 2013: The King Scarab Mouse was added to the Sand Crypts.

Links and Images


Locations
Gnawnia:  • Meadow   • Town of Gnawnia   • Windmill   • Harbour   • Mountain
Valour:  • King's Arms   • Tournament Hall   • King's Gauntlet
Whisker Woods:  • Calm Clearing   • Great Gnarled Tree   • Lagoon
Burroughs:  • Laboratory   • Mousoleum   • Town of Digby   • Bazaar   • Toxic Spill
Furoma:  • Training Grounds   • Dojo   • Meditation Room   • Pinnacle Chamber
Bristle Woods:  • Catacombs   • Forbidden Grove   • Acolyte Realm
Tribal Isles:  • Cape Clawed   • Elub Shore   • Nerg Plains   • Derr Dunes
 • Jungle of Dread   • Dracano   • Balack's Cove
Varmint Valley:  • Claw Shot City   • Gnawnian Express Station   • Fort Rox
Queso Canyon:  • Queso River   • Prickly Plains   • Cantera Quarry   • Queso Geyser
Rodentia:  • S.S. Huntington IV   • Seasonal Garden   • Zugzwang's Tower   • Crystal Library
 • Slushy Shoreline   • Iceberg   • Sunken City
Sandtail Desert:  • Fiery Warpath   • Muridae Market   • Living Garden   • Twisted Garden
 • Lost City   • Cursed City   • Sand Dunes   • Sand Crypts
Hollow Heights:  • Fungal Cavern   • Labyrinth   • Zokor   • Moussu Picchu   • Floating Islands
Folklore Forest:  • Foreword Farm   • Prologue Pond   • Table of Contents   • Bountiful Beanstalk
 • School of Sorcery   • Draconic Depths
Rift Plane:  • Gnawnia Rift   • Burroughs Rift   • Whisker Woods Rift   • Furoma Rift
 • Bristle Woods Rift • Valour Rift
Events:  • Great Winter Hunt: Great Winter Taiga
 • Cinnamon Hill   • Golem Workshop   • Ice Fortress
 • Halloween: Gloomy Greenwood
 • MouseHunt Birthday: The SUPER|brie+ Factory
 • Ronza: Ronza's Traveling Shoppe
 • Historic uses: King's Party Zone   • Festive Comet
Others:  • King's Stockade   • Vacant Lot


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