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Quests & activities

Villager quests

Talk to villagers in town. Once Hugh moves into the Inn, he brings named quests to you. He returns 1–2 real-world minutes after a quest below level 10, and 2–8 played days after a quest from level 10. His requests can involve deliveries, local games, or a pilgrimage.

Each villager starts at 5 happiness on a scale from 1 to 25. Dialogue choices and the outcome of quests can raise or lower that villager’s happiness.

Villager questLevelDeliverTime limit
Grain for a neighbour13 × Wheat1d
A Place at the Table24 × Bread, 3 × Porridge1d
A Shared Oven23 × Bread, 2 × Peas1d
Seed for Spring34 × Beans, 3 × Cabbage, 5 × Wheat1d
A Light for Travelers44 × Pottage, 6 × Wood1d
Villager profileFrom level
Village neighbours1
Hugh the innkeeper2

Pilgrimages

Pilgrimages leave from the Parish Church. Build the Chapel, then the Almshouse, to send pilgrims to Westminster, Canterbury, Chartres, and Rome. These routes have a barge race, a horseback stage, and a chest choice at the destination.

DestinationUnlockGoldCorvéeRequired goodsPossible relic
Our Lady of WalsinghamParish church500 gold101 × Pilgrim SandalsCorvée recovery
Durham CathedralLevel 91,000 gold25Pilgrim Sandals or Leather ShoesIvory Comb of St. Cuthbert · +1 corvée / 10 min
Westminster AbbeyLevel 14 · Completed Almshouse2,450 gold35Pilgrim Sandals or Leather Shoes, 4 × Bread, 2 × CheeseWestminster Processional Seal · +2 corvée / 10 min
Canterbury CathedralLevel 21 · Completed Almshouse4,980 gold45Pilgrim Sandals or Leather Shoes, 6 × Bread, 4 × Cheese, 3 × AleCanterbury Pilgrim’s Token · +3 corvée / 10 min
Chartres CathedralLevel 32 · Completed Almshouse9,950 gold55Leather Shoes, 8 × Bread, 6 × Salt Pork, 4 × Wine, 4 × LeatherChartres Enamel Reliquary · +4 corvée / 8 min
RomeLevel 47 · Completed Almshouse17,560 gold65Leather Shoes, 12 × Bread, 8 × Salt Pork, 6 × Wine, 2 × Horseshoes, 6 × Iron rivetsRoman Pilgrim’s Cross · +5 corvée / 6 min

Royal service and knighthood

Sir Geoffrey issues royal orders. Fulfilling one earns gold, XP, corvée, and one royal favour. Failing costs one royal favour. After an order is completed or fails, the next comes in 1–10 played days. Sleeping advances that wait. Crown couriers with access to a Nef can also deliver letters to city residents.

At 50 royal favour, 250 population, a completed Cathedral, and five relayed royal letters, King Henry invites himself on a royal progress. Build a fresh Manor House and deliver the retinue’s supplies. There is no preparation deadline.

Royal progress supplies and ceremony attire

The visit lasts three played days. The Cathedral hosts Mass on day two.

420 × Bread, 180 × Stew, 140 × Salt Pork, 100 × Beef, 130 × Cheese, 220 × Apple, 190 × Peas, 200 × Ale, 160 × Wine, 85 × Pear Tart, 220 × Wood, 40 × Woven linen, 30 × Fulled wool cloth, 12 × Leaded glass

Bring either full outfit to London. Enter the Tower, approach King Henry, and kneel. He presents the King’s Sword. Wear it with any outfit from the Swords tab in your wardrobe.

Activities and events

ActivityWhereRules
Token MatchStorehouse75 min cooldown
BreakoutInn or Activities17 min cooldown · three stages
River barge deliveryPort240 min cooldown · fill port orders
Abbey festivalAbbey20 min cooldown · festival provisions
ArcheryAbbey festivalAim and release to score points
Traveling FeriaAcross the bridgeLevel 19 · at least 60 played days between visits
JoustingJousting Lists15 min cooldown · three passes

Jousting and Renown

Open the completed Jousting Lists or choose Jousting in Activities. Ride three passes against the house champion. Aim high, middle, or low to match the exposed part of the shield, then strike when the moving marker reaches the gold band.

A precise hit scores 3 points, a close hit scores 2, and a glancing hit scores 1. The higher total after three passes wins. The 15-minute real-world cooldown starts when you enter the bout.

ResultGoldXPRenown
Win350100+1
Draw100400
Loss0150

You start at 1 Renown and can reach 100. Jousting contributes up to 10, city commissions up to 65, and baron service up to 24. Tap the trophy on the HUD to see your progress.

York and Norwich accept new envoys. Complete city commissions and serve the barons to unlock more commissions. Everyday villager requests award XP.