I got home from work early today and was all set for a marathon session. I decided my goal for the day was to reach level 23. I had started at about 39% percent, so I was hopefully it wouldn’t take too much work. In the meantime, I’d rack up more pumpkin pie, potions, and elixirs. And I was doing that for about a half hour when something unexpected happened. (see picture #1)
Yes! Out of the blue, Cody decided I had been tortured enough and gave me my turkey pet! ^_^ I was elated. I had been wanting one for the longest time. With that goal out of the way, I set about wandering east of Henesys to gather experience. That’s when I happened across a hidden zone I forgot: the Blue Mushroom forest. And it just so happens I needed blue mushroom caps to complete Pia’s mushroom quest (60 green caps, 60 blue caps). I had 52 green caps, but only 5 blue. I set about taking them down as carefully as I could. I did wind up using quite a few turkeys, several potions, and even a couple slices of pumpkin pie, but eventually I was closing in on my goal. (see picture #2) Finally, with a last push, I hacked down the last 2 blue mushrooms. Of course, I had to talk smack. ^_^ (picture #3)
I then had about 82% towards level 23, but I was still short 8 green mushroom caps. It took some wandering back and forth before I gathered up the caps I needed. I got back to Henesys and handed everything over to Pia to get a DEF for Helmet scroll. I tried it on my loosecap, and it worked. With just a bit more fighting, I finally reached level 23. Woot!

Time for a nap. -_-