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The year is 397 BE—Before the End. And in the wide and colorful abyss known as the Dragon Path, fate spins two disparate threads together…
This week on Perpetua: Castle Eschatonica 01
IRC Log started Dec 21 20:37
Channel: ⁠#perpetuaSpoilers
20:37 : It's not a big deal Nei, just wish I had thought to message you about it on the forums! 
20:37 : It IS a big deal. I feel like I really F***d everything up with everyone relying on me and the faq. Plus, the same thing happened to me when I tried to do the Imago walkthrough at launch without knowing there was a Chiaroscuro ending. A lot of people who were playing along with the guide got to the end and felt like they'd missed out on the true ending because they were following my advice.
20:38 : Well they should've played without a guide then.
20:38 : No one says they had to use a guide, though.
 
20:38 : Jinx!
20:38 : sry, i dont really get it, u think ppl on some form are gonna be mad because u didnt know about the castle?
20:38 : The forum can get pretty intense, Hoagie. I feel like people are always trying to argue over there.
20:39 : Not you though, right? n.n;;;;;
20:39 : No! I just don't like it when people get things wrong.
20:39 : Yeah, and guess who just got a BIG thing wrong. Idk guys, I think I gotta take a break until the holidays are over. I'll make a post on the forums I guess. Sorry.
 
Hosted by Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social)
Featuring Ali Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Art Martinez-Tebbel (amtebbel.bsky.social), Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social), and Andrew Lee Swan (swandre3000.bsky.social)
Produced by Ali Acampora
Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp)
Cover Art by Ben McEntee (https://linktr.ee/benmce.art)
With thanks to Amelia Renee, Arthur B., Aster Maragos, Bill Kaszubski, Cassie Jones, Clark, DB, Daniel Laloggia, Diana Crowley, Edwin Adelsberger, Emrys, Greg Cobb, Ian O'Dea, Ian Urbina, Irina A., Jack Shirai, Jake Strang, Katie Diekhaus, Ken George, Konisforce, Kristina Harris Esq, L Tantivy, Lawson Coleman, Mark Conner, Mike & Ruby, Muna A, Nat Knight, Olive Perry, Quinn Pollock, Robert Lasica, Shawn Drape, Shawn Hall, Summer Rose, TeganEden, Thomas Whitney, Voi, chocoube, deepFlaw, fen, & weakmint
This episode was made with support from listeners like you! To support us, you can go to friendsatthetable.cash.

On Sunday 15th and Monday 16th of February 2026, we're going to be hosting ICEBREAKER, a two day fundraising marathon on twitch.tv/friendsatthetable to raise money for the Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Response Fund!
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Above Spillaway Peaks, the crew of the Little Snail has found signs of a horrible corruption, tainting not only the town's oxen and their food, but perhaps of something even more fundamental. With only one clue to go one—the presumed whereabouts of a mysterious food seller—they travel further up the mountains in search of answers. What they find will draw them deeper into adventure than they ever could've imagined.
Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.058]
Some Feedback [Page 32 of 32]
XxZelgadyskXx
You KILLED the little paladin egg guy?
Doom_Tree_Anne
Well the thing is, the only character I had left standing was Nicky, and he'd already declared a bond of hatred against the Sentishell, and it seemed like the only winning outcome I really had left. So I didn't have a choice n.n;;;;
Alukard83
That's crazy! I would just load my save if that happened to me.
TheUnforgivenIII
Brutal… But that's the way the world is. Sometimes its life or death. Him or you. You know? And when that happens you gotta fight with your whole heart. If you hold back at all your gonna die. Killing is what it takes to be a hero.
TheDiamondRanger
No way. A real hero never kills anyone, like Batman or Spider-Man.
TheUnforgivenIII
The real world isn't like those cartoons. It's blood in blood out, little man. Plus, Batman doesn't even have a sword. If he did, he'd probably kill a LOT of people.
FriendofNei
Hey, someone just sent in a tip and said that something special happens if you finish the Sentishell fight with a complete Eastern Continent Act 1 save already? Anyone do this? Did you have to do anything special?
XxZelgadyskXx
OMG you didn't get that????? Come onto IRC, I'll message you!
Hosted by Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social)
Featuring Ali Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Art Martinez-Tebbel (amtebbel.bsky.social), Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social), and Andrew Lee Swan (swandre3000.bsky.social)
Produced by Ali Acampora
Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp)
Cover Art by Ben McEntee (https://linktr.ee/benmce.art)
With thanks to Amelia Renee, Arthur B., Aster Maragos, Bill Kaszubski, Cassie Jones, Clark, DB, Daniel Laloggia, Diana Crowley, Edwin Adelsberger, Emrys, Greg Cobb, Ian O'Dea, Ian Urbina, Irina A., Jack Shirai, Jake Strang, Katie Diekhaus, Ken George, Konisforce, Kristina Harris Esq, L Tantivy, Lawson Coleman, Mark Conner, Mike & Ruby, Muna A, Nat Knight, Olive Perry, Quinn Pollock, Robert Lasica, Shawn Drape, Shawn Hall, Summer Rose, TeganEden, Thomas Whitney, Voi, chocoube, deepFlaw, fen, & weakmint
This episode was made with support from listeners like you! To support us, you can go to friendsatthetable.cash.

This episode includes discussion of animal injury and illness, including descriptions of wounds and death.
A mystery (and the need for a little spending money) has sent the crew of the Little Snail up into the hills of Spillaway Peaks. In between attending to their escortee, the locally famous photographer Waylon, Veile, Nicky, Jonathan, and Elena encounter the edges of a strange curse. What has happened to the Oxen of the Peaks? Can it be reversed? And what might it mean for the Perpetuan Cycle…
This week on Perpetua: A PIcture of the Hills 04
Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.058]
NPCs & Monsters [PNMS]
Waylon, Local Photographer [NMWY]
Traits: Stubborn, Experienced, Prickly, Soft-Hearted
Stats: ??? 
Attacks: ???
Special Abilities: ??? 
In-Game Description: Spillaway Peaks local photographer has been serving the community for hundreds of years. His hard shell covers a soft interior.
To be honest, I haven't actually seen Waylon's "soft-heart" yet, but maybe that'll come in time. 
Starter Tip: If you fail to convince him to make a detour while you grind or do other side quests, do NOT let him wander away! He will immediately start taking damage once you're on a different screen.
Brown Flegg [NMBF]
Typical Traits: Mischievous, Stubborn, Direct, Family Oriented 
Stats: DEX 8, INS 8, MIG 8, WLP 8
Attacks: Flegg Strike, Infuriate, Flegg Gale
Special Abilities: Stoneshell
In-Game Description: A living egg. It comes up to your shins. Hey, why are these ones brown!?
A leveled up version of the classic Flegg. They're level 10, so expect a higher HP pool. Their Flegg Gale also gives them a little extra "oomph." Be careful if you have a status that weakens you to Air damage!
Starter Tip: Their resistances and vulnerabilities are different than the base Flegg. These ones are strong against both earth and fire damage, but are weak to poison!
Sentishell [NMSS]
Traits: Justice-Seeking, Protective, Noble
Stats: DEX 8, INS 8, MIG 8, WLP 8 
Attacks: Hilt Bash, Holy Slash
Special Abilities: Holy Aegis, Stoneshell, Threaten
In-Game Description: Extra-large, light-green Flegg with brown splotches. Wears shining platemail armor and helm, visor raises so that you can see his brave expression. Wields a long sword and Kite shield commensurate to his size.
A Paladin-type Flegg!? Yup, your eyes aren't deceiving you. This little guy has pretty standard stats, but lots of defensive moves to help keep him and his crew safe from incoming damage. I wonder if we could recruit him to OUR side. 
Starter Tip: Both his Holy Aegis and Threaten skills can be canceled by hitting him with either Dark or Lightning damage! So prioritize those!
Hosted by Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social)
Featuring Ali Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Art Martinez-Tebbel (amtebbel.bsky.social), Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social), and Andrew Lee Swan (swandre3000.bsky.social)
Produced by Ali Acampora
Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp)
Cover Art by Ben McEntee (https://linktr.ee/benmce.art)
With thanks to Amelia Renee, Arthur B., Aster Maragos, Bill Kaszubski, Cassie Jones, Clark, DB, Daniel Laloggia, Diana Crowley, Edwin Adelsberger, Emrys, Greg Cobb, Ian O'Dea, Ian Urbina, Irina A., Jack Shirai, Jake Strang, Katie Diekhaus, Ken George, Konisforce, Kristina Harris Esq, L Tantivy, Lawson Coleman, Mark Conner, Mike & Ruby, Muna A, Nat Knight, Olive Perry, Quinn Pollock, Robert Lasica, Shawn Drape, Shawn Hall, Summer Rose, TeganEden, Thomas Whitney, Voi, chocoube, deepFlaw, fen, & weakmint
This episode was made with support from listeners like you! To support us, you can go to friendsatthetable.cash.

Though the office of the Shining Star stands on the second of Spillaway Peaks' three tiers, on a clear night, its rooftop beacon can be seen from miles away. This, Thelonious, the newspaper's editor-in-chief says, is a recruitment strategy. Those who see the light and travel through the wilderness towards it tend to be inquisitive and adventurous enough to make good freelance reporters. And though they followed the Shining Star's reputation before its shining light, couldn't the same be said of the crew of the Little Snail?
This week on Perpetua: A Picture of the Hills 03
Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.058]
Side Quests[SDQS]
Spillaway Peaks [SPSQ]
Escort the Waylon the Photographer - 300 Asta
Description: It's time for Old Waylon to take the yearly photo of the town. Guard him on his journey up the mountains to the best angle.
Definitely take this quest before leaving town. You're gonna be going up that way to do other side quests anyway, and while Waylon isn't worth a damn in a fight, he also doesn't actually cause you too much trouble as long as you keep up with him!
Terrapin Interest Story - 25 to 425 Asta
Description: The Shining Star is paying for feature stories about the people of Spillaway Peaks. Brainstorm an idea, interview your subjects, write your article, and supplement it with art!
This one is a pain in the butt and it seems really random how much you make from it. Basically, you pick from easy to difficult in each phase of the quest (topic, interview, etc.) and depending on how you do, you get more money. Each of the topics also requires you to go to different places, so like if you do a story on the school play, you have to go to the Clutch area to interview parents and children, where as if you do a story on the port's guards, you need to go down to the water to talk to them. I guess if you really need the Asta, go for it.
Investigate the Livestock Deaths - 400 Asta 
Description: Beula's Giant Oxen have been getting sick, and some have even been dying! This is a problem, since it's almost time to dredge up new Rice Paddies.
Though this looks like a side quest, it's basically mandatory. Unless you were inducted into the Luminaries by Commodore Onyx before leaving Calstega Bay, when you meet with Thelonious, he'll basically put you on a path to do this quest. As such, go read the main Calstega Bay quest section of the FAQ to learn more about this one. 
Kill 17 Frostoads - 100 Asta
Description: N/A
I honestly don't understand why this one is even on this side quest board. Isn't it supposed to be a newspaper? Why would they pay you to kill random toads? There's not even a description on it!
Paper Delivery - 20 Asta
Description: Deliver the Shining Star to all 15 of its readers.
Okay, so, you have to go from the Shining Star to 15 different NPCs spread all across the town. And with a 20 Asta reward, it sounds like a really boring fetch quest that just wastes your time right? Well. I guess I won't say it isn't a time waster. But the important thing is that you can do this once per every Rest action. And because you can stay for free in Jonathan's family's house… that's right. It seems like you can just grind money here indefinitely. I say "seems" because I haven't tested it yet, and there is a chance that just resting repeatedly and not advancing the main plot could have consequences, like it did in Shine-Divine War Armidirge. So be careful, but let me know what happens if you do try to get infinite money here!
Hosted by Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social)
Featuring Ali Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Art Martinez-Tebbel (amtebbel.bsky.social), Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social), and Andrew Lee Swan (swandre3000.bsky.social)
Produced by Ali Acampora
Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp)
Cover Art by Ben McEntee (https://linktr.ee/benmce.art)
With thanks to Amelia Renee, Arthur B., Aster Maragos, Bill Kaszubski, Cassie Jones, Clark, DB, Daniel Laloggia, Diana Crowley, Edwin Adelsberger, Emrys, Greg Cobb, Ian O'Dea, Ian Urbina, Irina A., Jack Shirai, Jake Strang, Katie Diekhaus, Ken George, Konisforce, Kristina Harris Esq, L Tantivy, Lawson Coleman, Mark Conner, Mike & Ruby, Muna A, Nat Knight, Olive Perry, Quinn Pollock, Robert Lasica, Shawn Drape, Shawn Hall, Summer Rose, TeganEden, Thomas Whitney, Voi, chocoube, deepFlaw, fen, & weakmint
This episode was made with support from listeners like you! To support us, you can go to friendsatthetable.cash.