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! colspan="2" width="350" style="border-style: solid; font-size:125%; border-width: 2px 2px 2px 2px;" bgcolor=#E9967A  | Region: [[Rodentia]]
 
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0px 2px" | '''Minimum Rank:'''
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0px 2px" | '''[[Rank]] requirement:'''
 
   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0px 0" | [[Lord|Lord/Lady]]
 
   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0px 0" | [[Lord|Lord/Lady]]
 
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Travel Requirement:'''
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0px 0 2px 2px" | '''[[Map piece]]:'''
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Crystal Library Card]]
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0px 2px 2px 0" | [[Crystal Library Card]]
 
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Required [[Power Type]]s:'''
 
   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Required [[Power Type]]s:'''
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Physical]]<br/>[[Tactical]]
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Physical]]<br>[[Tactical]]
 
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Required [[Weapon]]:'''
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Required [[Cheese]]:'''
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Zurreal's Folly]]
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Standard Cheese]]
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Required [[Charm]]:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Scholar Charm]]
 
 
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" |  '''Number of Mice:'''
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" |  '''Number of [[#Mice|Mice]]:'''
 
   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | '''13'''
 
   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | '''13'''
 
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 0 2px 2px" | '''Shops:'''
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 0 2px 2px" | '''[[#Shops|Shops]]:'''
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 2px 2px 0" | [[Crystal Library Charm Shoppe|Charm Shoppe]]
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 2px 2px 0" | [[#Cheese Shoppe|Cheese Shoppe]]<br>[[#Trapsmith|Trapsmith]]<br>[[#Charm Shoppe|Charm Shoppe]]<br>[[#General Store|General Store]]
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Lose Gold:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Lose Points:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | '''Yes'''
 
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Lose Cheese:'''
 
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  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | '''Yes'''
 
 
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 0 2px 2px" | '''Release Date:'''
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   | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0px 0 2px 2px" | '''Release Date:'''
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 2px 2px 0" | '''9 August 2011'''
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   | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0px 2px 2px 0" | '''9 August 2011'''
 
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   | colspan="2" align="center" style="font-size:110%; padding:10px;" | A magical barrier originally protected this library from mouse invasion until recently. Bands of magic and mechanical mice have circumvented the library's security measures in an effort to destroy the research Zugzwang once worked so hard to document.
 
   | colspan="2" align="center" style="font-size:110%; padding:10px;" | A magical barrier originally protected this library from mouse invasion until recently. Bands of magic and mechanical mice have circumvented the library's security measures in an effort to destroy the research Zugzwang once worked so hard to document.
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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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The [[Crystal Library]] is a location in the [[Rodentia]] region requiring a minimum rank of [[Lord|Lord or Lady]] and a [[Crystal Library Card]] to enter. Mice in this location may steal points, gold, or multiple pieces of cheese if not captured.
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a hunting location in [[Rodentia]] region.<br>
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It requires the [[rank]] of [[Lord|Lord/Lady]] and the [[Crystal Library Card]] to access.
  
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The [[Crystal Library Card]], required for entry to the [[Crystal Library]], can be obtained from '''Knight''', '''Bishop''', '''Rook''', or '''Queen''' mice in [[Zugzwang's Tower]].
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This location introduces [[#Library Assignment|Library Assigment]] mechanic to the game.
  
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All mice found in the [[Crystal Library]] (except the [[Crown Collector]]) are part of [[Zurreal's Breed]].  All mice found here are weak to [[Physical]] and [[Tactical]] weapons.
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== [[Library Assignment]] ==
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In this location, an '''Assigment''' mechanic is made known.
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*The Hunter can choose to pursue a certain '''research'''. Each research type may has its own requirements.
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**Each research can have one of the possible '''assignments'''.
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**Each assignment requires the Hunter to complete a set of '''tasks'''. A task is usually either one of two types:
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***Catching a type of mouse with certain condition (cheese, charm, or power type)
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***Loot a certain item in a certain location
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*Once all the tasks are done, the assignment ends and the rewards are given automatically. Most of the assignments reward a certain [[Tome of Wisdom]] and some [[Library Points]], which is required to start high-tier researches.
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*The Hunter can only pursue '''1''' assignment at a time.
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**The Hunter can use the [[Hunter's Hammer]] to end the assignment prematurely. After that, they need to wait for 1 hour to start another assignment.
  
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The [[Crystal Library]] offers Hunters the opportunity to undertake [[Library Assignment]]s in order to earn rewards and [[Library Points]].
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== Heads-Up Display ==
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The '''HUD''' shows [[#Library Assignment|Library Assignment]] status, including:
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*The Hunter's current [[Library Points]]
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*A button that can be clicked to bring up the [[#Assignment Interface|Assignment Interface]]
  
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===Heads-Up Display===
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=== Assignment Interface ===
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The [[Crystal Library]] HUD displays the Hunter's current [[Library Points]] total and a button that reads '''Get Assignment''' when the Hunter is not working an assignment, and reads '''Researching!''' when the Hunter is working an assignment.  Clicking this button shows the complete list of available [[Reasearch]] and the requirements necessary to accept the assignment.
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On this interface, more assignment information is shown:
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*The Hunter's current [[Library Points]]
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*The Hunter's Inventory of [[Fusion Fondue]]
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*The list of all researches, including the names, descriptions, and requirements.
  
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==[[Library Assignment]]s==
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== [[Mice]] ==
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A [[Library Assignment]] is a set of research tasks that Hunters ranked [[Lord|Lord/Lady]] and above, and with access to the [[Crystal Library]], can do to earn rewards and [[Library Points]]. [[Library Points]] are awarded for each completed assignment and are required to start more advanced assignments.
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All mice in '''{{PAGENAME}}''' are part of the [[Zurreal's Breed]] group, except the [[Crown Collector]], which is part of the [[Indigenous Mice]] group.
  
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To start an assignment, Hunters must travel to the [[Crystal Library]] and click on the '''Get Assignment''' button on the HUD. Each assignment has specific requirements the Hunter must meet to be able to accept it. Hunters may only have one assignment open at a time.  The Hunter's current assignment may be found on the [[Special]] tab, under '''Scrolls, Posters, Assignments'''. To discard an assignment (and, with a few exceptions, lose all progress made) Hunters can smash it using their [[Hunter's Hammer]].  Hunters will be rewarded with [[Nothing]] and must wait 1 hour before they can accept another assignment.
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{{SB}} is required to attract [[Tome Sprite]].<br>
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[[Scholar Charm]] is required to attract [[Zurreal the Eternal]].
  
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===Tracking Library Assignment Progress===
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Most mice here are weak to [[Physical]] and [[Tactical]] power types, with varied effectiveness.<br>
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On the traditional user interface, the Hunter's current assignment shows as a '''Task''' window over the trap set-up image on the left side of the '''Camp''' page. The window shows the first uncompleted step of the assignment. Clicking on the window opens a pop-up display that shows the steps of the assignment and the Hunter's current progress.
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[[Zurreal the Eternal]] requires [[Zurreal's Folly]] to catch.
  
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On the '''FreshCoat''' user interface, the Hunter's current assignment can be accessed by selecting the '''Quests''' tab, which is found over the [[Hunter's Journal]]. Opening the '''Quests''' tab shows the steps of the assignment and the Hunter's current progress.
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==Capturing [[Zurreal the Eternal]]==
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! width=150                    | Mouse
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[[Zurreal the Eternal]] can only be attracted and captured if Hunters have the [[Zurreal's Folly]] trap armed and a [[Scholar Charm]] equipped. No other trap set-up will allow the Hunter to capture [[Zurreal the Eternal]].
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! width=70                    | Points
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! width=70                    | Gold
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===Obtaining [[Zurreal's Folly]]===
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! width=150 class="unsortable" | Loot
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Hunters must obtain 900 [[Library Points]] before they will be able to accept the [[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]], which they must complete in order to obtain the items necessary for crafting [[Zurreal's Folly]].
 
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====[[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]]====
 
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''This envelope contains an assignment to research a trap capable of capturing Zurreal the Eternal. The Trap's concept is simple: Tempt Zurreal close by displaying a collection of rare knowledge then drain all magical and electrical energy from the area to disable his walking throne. Although the design is straight forward, gathering the rare and unique items required will prove itself to be a challenge! Good luck brave hunter, the safety of the [[Crystal Library]] relies on your success!''
 
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'''Requirement:''' 900 [[Library Points]]<br/>
 
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''Travel across the Kingdom in search of supplies to build a trap capable of disabling Zurreal the Eternal's walking throne long enough to capture him. Such a trap will need some very unique materials to draw all magical and electrical energy away from Zurreal while remaining powered itself.''
 
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'''Tasks:''' Complete all ten of the following tasks
 
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*Collect 1 [[Desert Travel Almanac]] from [[Centaur]] Mice (in the [[Great Gnarled Tree]] or [[Lagoon]])
 
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*Collect 1 [[Encyclopedia Gnawnia]] from [[Master Burglar]] Mice in the [[Town of Gnawnia]]
 
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*Collect 6 [[Luscious Lumber]]s in the [[Training Grounds]] (from [[Kung Fu]], [[Monk]], and [[Samurai]] mouse)
 
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*Collect 1 [[Mesh Netting]] in [[S.S. Huntington III]] (from [[Leviathan]] and [[Squeaken]] mouse)
 
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*Collect 3 [[Ectoplasmic Essence]] from [[Ghost]] Mice in the [[Mousoleum]]
 
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*Collect 3 [[Warp Nail]]s from [[Realm Ripper]]s (in the [[Forbidden Grove]])
 
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*Collect 3 [[Runestone]]s from [[Stonework Warrior]] Mice (in the [[Jungle of Dread]] with [[Magical Havarti]])
 
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*Collect 1 [[Draconic Book]] from [[Whelpling]] Mice (in [[Dracano]])
 
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*Collect 1 [[Lich Jewel]] in the [[Balack's Cove]] (from [[Balack the Banished]], [[Derr Lich]], [[Elub Lich]] and [[Nerg Lich]] mouse)
 
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*Craft 1 [[Zurreal's Folly]]
 
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'''Note:''' This assignment's progress '''will not be reset''' if it is smashed by the [[Hunter's Hammer]].
 
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'''Rewards:'''
 
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*400 [[Library Points]]
 
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*0-1 [[Blue Tome of Wisdom]] (130,000 points)
 
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*1 [[Scholar Charm]]
 
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====Crafting Formula====
 
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Once all the necessary items have been found, [[Zurreal's Folly]] can be crafted using the following formula:
 
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! colspan=4 | Formula: {{MHrecipe|zurreals_folly_weapon_recipe|Zurreal's Folly}}
 
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! align="left" | Item
 
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! Qty
 
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! Cost (Each)
 
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! Source
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item--> [[Desert Travel Almanac]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->1
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Desert Travel Almanac}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Draconic Book]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->1
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Draconic Book}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Ectoplasmic Essence]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->3
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Ectoplasmic Essence}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Encyclopedia Gnawnia]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->1
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Encyclopedia Gnawnia}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Lich Jewel]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->1
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Lich Jewel}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Luscious Lumber]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->6
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Luscious Lumber}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Mesh Netting]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->1
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Mesh Netting}}
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item--> [[Runestone]]
 
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| <!--Qty-->3
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Runestone}}
 
 
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Warp Nail]]
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  | align="left" | [[Aether]]
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| <!--Qty-->3
 
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| <!--Cost--> N/A
 
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| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Warp Nail}}
 
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===Obtaining a [[Scholar Charm]]===
 
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[[Scholar Charm]]s can be obtained in two ways:
 
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#Completing a [[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]]
 
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#Purchasing an [[Uncharged Scholar Charm]] in the [[Crystal Library Charm Shoppe]] and then converting it into a [[Scholar Charm]] by having it armed when catching a [[Chess Master]] in [[Zugzwang's Tower]].
 
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The [[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]] requires 900 [[Library Points]] to begin, but Hunters can earn the necessary [[Library Points]] '''and''' create [[Scholar Charm]]s by undertaking [[Advanced Zugzwang Research]] assignments.  These assignments require 150 [[Library Points]] to accept, require capturing a [[Chess Master]] in [[Zugzwang's Tower]], and reward 150 [[Library Points]] upon completion. Hunters should remember to take [[Uncharged Scholar Charm]]s with them when entering [[Zugzwang's Tower]] as they will not be able to leave that location without losing all of their [[Tower Amplifier]] charge.
 
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== Crystal Library Mice ==
 
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All mice in the [[Crystal Library]] are part of the [[Zurreal's Breed]] group, except the [[Crown Collector]], which is part of the [[Indigenous Mice]] group.<br/>
 
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All the mice found in this location are weak to [[Physical]] and [[Tactical]] weapons.<br/>
 
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[[Standard Cheese]] will attract all mice found in the [[Crystal Library]], except the [[Tome Sprite]], which requires {{SB}}.
 
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===[[Zurreal the Eternal]]===
 
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Hunters must complete the [[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]] in order to craft [[Zurreal's Folly]], which is the only weapon capable of capturing [[Zurreal the Eternal]]. <br/>
 
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Hunter's must also obtain a [[Scholar Charm]] and arm it along with [[Zurreal's Folly]] in order to attract and capture [[Zurreal the Eternal]].
 
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[[Zurreal the Eternal]] can be attracted with [[Standard Cheese]] and {{SB}}.
 
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! width="150px" align="left" | '''Mouse'''<br/>
 
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! '''Points'''<br/>
 
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! '''Gold'''<br/>
 
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! [[Standard Cheese|Standard<br/>Cheese]]<br/>
 
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! {{SB}}<br/>
 
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! width="250px" class="unsortable" | Loot
 
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  | align="left" | [[Aether]]<br/>'''Extremely Rare'''
 
 
  | 56,000
 
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  | 18,000
 
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  | align="left" | [[Ancient Relic]]
 
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  | 14,000
 
  | 14,000
 
  | 1,800
 
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  | align="left" | [[Magic Essence]]
 
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  | align="left" | [[Zurreal the Eternal]]<br/>'''Requires''' [[Zurreal's Folly]] '''and''' [[Scholar Charm]]
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  | align="left" | [[Zurreal the Eternal]]<br>''Requires [[Scholar Charm]]''
 
  | 79,000
 
  | 79,000
 
  | 36,000
 
  | 36,000
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| '''X'''
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  | align="left" | [[Ancient Relic]]<br>[[Reaper's Perch Blueprints]]
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  | align="left" | [[Ancient Relic]]<br/>[[Reaper's Perch Blueprints]]
 
 
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===Mice with Special Requirements===
 
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*[[M400]] – This mouse will sometimes be available in the [[Crystal Library]] when Hunters are actively working an [[M400 Hunting Research Assignment]]. It is attracted only to [[Fusion Fondue]] which will not attract any other mice. It drops a wide variety of loot.
 
  
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==Hunting Strategy==
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== Hunting Strategy ==
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Mice in the [[Crystal Library]] are weak only to [[Physical]] or [[Tactical]] weapons. [[Standard Cheese]] will attract all mice in the [[Crystal Library]], except the [[Tome Sprite Mouse]], which is attracted only to {{SB}}.
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=== Hunting Tips by [[Larry]] ===
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The Crystal Library is an ancient trove of knowledge passed down through generations of only the most honored and powerful wizards; it was last under the care of Zugzwang before he vanished.
  
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Hunters can accept a variety of [[Library Assignment]]s in the [[Crystal Library]]. Accumulating [[Library Points]] by completing [[Library Assignment]]s will allow Hunters to accept more difficult assignments.
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In the absence of Zugzwang a powerful mouse known as Zurreal the Eternal has managed to infiltrate the library's defences where he has unleashed an army of mechanical and magical mice to destroy the knowledge the library holds.
  
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[[Zurreal the Eternal]] can only be captured once Hunters have crafted [[Zurreal's Folly]] and obtained a [[Scholar Charm]], which can be done by completing the [[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]].<br/>
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Your task is to defend the library and conduct research to rebuild the knowledge that has been lost. To start your research, '''pick an envelope to receive an assignment'''. Each individual envelope may contain one of many similarly-themed assignments.
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The [[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]] requires 900 [[Library Points]] to begin, but Hunters can earn the necessary [[Library Points]] '''and''' create [[Scholar Charm]]s by undertaking [[Advanced Zugzwang Research]] assignments. These assignments require 150 [[Library Points]] to accept, require capturing a [[Chess Master]] in [[Zugzwang's Tower]], and reward 150 [[Library Points]] upon completion. Hunters should remember to take [[Uncharged Scholar Charm]]s with them when entering [[Zugzwang's Tower]] as they will not be able to leave that location without losing all of their [[Tower Amplifier]] charge.
 
  
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The [[M400]] mouse can only be encountered if Hunters complete the [[M400 Bait Research Assignment]] so that they can craft [[Fusion Fondue]] and then complete the steps of the [[M400 Hunting Research Assignment]] in order to encounter the [[M400]].
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Completing assignments will earn you rewards related to where your assignment took you as well as '''Library Points''' to show you're ready to start more varied and challenging assignments!
  
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===Location-Specific Effects===
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Your research will no doubt take you far and wide and test your knowledge of hunting! With enough knowledge you may even be able to discover how to find the elusive Zurreal...
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====Charms====
 
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* The [[Uncharged Scholar Charm]] must be charged by catching a [[Chess Master Mouse]] in [[Zugzwang's Tower]]. Doing so creates a [[Scholar Charm]].
 
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* The [[Scholar Charm]] must be armed with the [[Zurreal's Folly]] trap in order to attract and catch [[Zurreal the Eternal]].
 
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* The [[Zurreal's Folly]] trap is the only trap capable of catching [[Zurreal the Eternal]] and must be equipped along with a [[Scholar Charm]] in order to attract and capture [[Zurreal the Eternal]].
 
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===[[Adventure Book]]===
 
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Hunters can [[Capture Zurreal the Eternal]] in the [[Crystal Library]] by luring [[Zurreal the Eternal]] to his folly with a [[Scholar Charm]].
 
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===[[Library Assignments]]===
 
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All [[Library Assignments]] are obtained in the [[Crystal Library]]. The assignments listed below require completing one or more steps in the [[Crystal Library]].
 
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*[[Catalog Library Assignment]] - This assignment requires capturing mice in the [[Crystal Library]].
 
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*[[Library Mice Assignment]] - This assignment requires capturing mice in the [[Crystal Library]].
 
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*[[Library Power Type Assignment]] - This assignment requires capturing mice in the [[Crystal Library]].
 
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*[[M400 Bait Research Assignment]] - This assignment may require Hunters to track down specific items from [[Crystal Library]] mice in order to complete it.
 
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*[[M400 Hunting Research Assignment]] - This assignment may require capturing the [[M400]] in the [[Crystal Library]].
 
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*[[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]] - This assignment is required to obtain the materials necessary for crafting [[Zurreal's Folly]], which is required for capturing [[Zurreal the Eternal]].
 
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===[[Tournaments]]===
 
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[[Crystal Library]] mice are worth points during some [[Tournaments]].
 
  
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===[[Treasure Map]]s===
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=== [[Adventure Book]] ===
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Many mice in the [[Crystal Library]] are often found on [[Zugzwang Treasure Map]]s and [[Relic Hunter Treasure Maps]].
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The Hunter can complete most steps of [[Capture Zurreal the Eternal]] adventure in '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.
  
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=== Hunting tips by [[Larry]] ===
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== Location-Specific Effects ==
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The Crystal Library is an ancient trove of knowledge passed down through generations of only the most honored and powerful wizards; it was last under the care of Zugzwang before he vanished.
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=== [[Weapons]] ===
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*[[Zurreal's Folly]] - the only weapon that works against [[Zurreal the Eternal]]
  
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In the absence of Zugzwang a powerful mouse known as Zurreal the Eternal has managed to infiltrate the library's defences where he has unleashed an army of mechanical and magical mice to destroy the knowledge the library holds.
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=== [[Charms]] ===
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*[[Scholar Charm]] - required to attract [[Zurreal the Eternal]]
  
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Your task is to defend the library and conduct research to rebuild the knowledge that has been lost. To start your research, pick an envelope to receive an assignment. Each individual envelope may contain one of many similarly-themed assignments.
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== [[Shops]] ==
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These are the shops found in '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.
  
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Completing assignments will earn you rewards related to where your assignment took you as well as Library Points to show you're ready to start more varied and challenging assignments!
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} Cheese Shoppe|Cheese Shoppe]] ===
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{{Shops/Table/{{PAGENAME}} Cheese Shoppe}}
  
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Your research will no doubt take you far and wide and test your knowledge of hunting! With enough knowledge you may even be able to discover how to find the elusive Zurreal...
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} Trapsmith|Trapsmith]] ===
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{{Shops/Table/{{PAGENAME}} Trapsmith}}
  
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== History and Trivia ==
 
== History and Trivia ==
 
*'''26 August 2011:''' During a weekend event, the [[Pocketwatch]] mouse dropped the [[Special#Acrostic Research Assignment|Acrostic Research Assignment]] envelope as loot, which could then be opened to start the [[Acrostic Research Assignment]].
 
*'''26 August 2011:''' During a weekend event, the [[Pocketwatch]] mouse dropped the [[Special#Acrostic Research Assignment|Acrostic Research Assignment]] envelope as loot, which could then be opened to start the [[Acrostic Research Assignment]].
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*'''5 - 26 July 2022:''' During the [[Folklore_Forest#History_and_Trivia|pre-release event]] of [[Folklore Forest]], the [[Bookborn]] mouse dropped an [[Enchanted Page]], an [[Adorned Empyrean Jewel]], 10 [[Draft Derby Curd]]s and 10 [[Extra Rich Cloud Cheesecake]] as loot when caught with [[Extra Rich Cloud Cheesecake]] armed.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:48, 27 February 2024

"Library" redirects here. For more uses, see Library (disambiguation).
Crystal Library
Region: Rodentia
Rank requirement: Lord/Lady
Map piece: Crystal Library Card
Required Power Types: Physical
Tactical
Required Cheese: Standard Cheese
Number of Mice: 13
Shops: Cheese Shoppe
Trapsmith
Charm Shoppe
General Store
Release Date: 9 August 2011
A magical barrier originally protected this library from mouse invasion until recently. Bands of magic and mechanical mice have circumvented the library's security measures in an effort to destroy the research Zugzwang once worked so hard to document.

Overview

Crystal Library is a hunting location in Rodentia region.
It requires the rank of Lord/Lady and the Crystal Library Card to access.

This location introduces Library Assigment mechanic to the game.

Library Assignment

In this location, an Assigment mechanic is made known.

  • The Hunter can choose to pursue a certain research. Each research type may has its own requirements.
    • Each research can have one of the possible assignments.
    • Each assignment requires the Hunter to complete a set of tasks. A task is usually either one of two types:
      • Catching a type of mouse with certain condition (cheese, charm, or power type)
      • Loot a certain item in a certain location
  • Once all the tasks are done, the assignment ends and the rewards are given automatically. Most of the assignments reward a certain Tome of Wisdom and some Library Points, which is required to start high-tier researches.
  • The Hunter can only pursue 1 assignment at a time.
    • The Hunter can use the Hunter's Hammer to end the assignment prematurely. After that, they need to wait for 1 hour to start another assignment.

Heads-Up Display

The HUD shows Library Assignment status, including:

Assignment Interface

On this interface, more assignment information is shown:

  • The Hunter's current Library Points
  • The Hunter's Inventory of Fusion Fondue
  • The list of all researches, including the names, descriptions, and requirements.

Mice

All mice in Crystal Library are part of the Zurreal's Breed group, except the Crown Collector, which is part of the Indigenous Mice group.

SUPER|brie+ is required to attract Tome Sprite.
Scholar Charm is required to attract Zurreal the Eternal.

Most mice here are weak to Physical and Tactical power types, with varied effectiveness.
Zurreal the Eternal requires Zurreal's Folly to catch.

Mouse Points Gold Loot
Aether 56,000 18,000 Ancient Relic
Bookborn 11,900 950
Crown Collector 1,000 1,000
Effervescent 16,000 2,400
Explorator 5,500 500
Flutterby 12,000 1,000
Infiltrator 15,800 1,900
Pocketwatch 6,400 900
Scribe 14,000 9,000
Steam Grip 8,000 7,000
Tome Sprite
Requires SUPER|brie+ 		14,000 1,800 Magic Essence
Walker 17,000 3,000
Zurreal the Eternal
Requires Scholar Charm 		79,000 36,000 Ancient Relic
Reaper's Perch Blueprints

Hunting Strategy

Hunting Tips by Larry

The Crystal Library is an ancient trove of knowledge passed down through generations of only the most honored and powerful wizards; it was last under the care of Zugzwang before he vanished.

In the absence of Zugzwang a powerful mouse known as Zurreal the Eternal has managed to infiltrate the library's defences where he has unleashed an army of mechanical and magical mice to destroy the knowledge the library holds.

Your task is to defend the library and conduct research to rebuild the knowledge that has been lost. To start your research, pick an envelope to receive an assignment. Each individual envelope may contain one of many similarly-themed assignments.

Completing assignments will earn you rewards related to where your assignment took you as well as Library Points to show you're ready to start more varied and challenging assignments!

Your research will no doubt take you far and wide and test your knowledge of hunting! With enough knowledge you may even be able to discover how to find the elusive Zurreal...

Adventure Book

The Hunter can complete most steps of Capture Zurreal the Eternal adventure in Crystal Library.

Location-Specific Effects

Weapons

Charms

Shops

These are the shops found in Crystal Library.

Cheese Shoppe

Item Cost Requirement Refund
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
Bamboozler Base 75,000 gold None 13,500 gold
Aqua Base 115,000 gold None 20,700 gold
Spellbook Base 1,296,000 gold
1 Master Bindings
3 Torn Technic Page
3 Torn Mystic Page		 None N/A
Weapons
Item Power Type Cost Requirement Refund
Zugzwang's Last Move Tactical 310,000 gold None 55,800 gold
Zugzwang's First Move Tactical 615,000 gold
1 Zugzwang's Last Move
1 Magic Feather		 None N/A
Reaper's Perch Shadow 2,767,750 gold
1 Reaper's Perch Blueprints
6 Onyx Stone
6 Rune		 None N/A
Zurreal's Folly Tactical 1 Desert Travel Almanac
1 Encyclopedia Gnawnia
6 Luscious Lumber
1 Mesh Netting
3 Ectoplasmic Essence
3 Warp Nail
3 Runestone
1 Draconic Book
1 Lich Jewel		 None N/A

Charm Shoppe

Item Cost Requirement Refund
Charmbit 25 gold None 20 gold
Uncharged Scholar Charm 6,300 gold None 5,950 gold
Power Charm 150 gold None 45 gold
Luck Charm 300 gold None 90 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

General Store

Item Cost Requirement Refund
Curds and Whey 12 gold None 3 gold
Ionized Salt 450 gold None 150 gold

History and Trivia

Links


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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