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The task journal records optional requests, Job Board commissions and long-term investigations. The tables below list all 71 journal entries, including the currently unavailable Lost Gameboy task, where it begins, all objectives, important access requirements and the rewards actually granted.

Tasks with several milestones list each stage separately. Detailed guides are collapsed by default so the complete task list remains easy to scan. Select a task name to open its full guide; every task guide links back to this list.

Progression Main regions Tasks
Early game Town, Farm, Mall, Sewers 23
Old Woods Old Woods and connected Town requests 15
Catacombs Catacombs, Forsaken Settlement, later Job Board requests 17
Deep Woods Deep Woods 8
Deep Catacombs Deep Catacombs 5
Long-term Multiple regions 3

Early game: Town, Farm, Mall and Sewers

These tasks begin around the starting regions. Several introduce farming, fishing, crafting, the Mall and the Sewers.

Beginner and general tasks

Task Task-giver and start Objectives Guide Rewards
The Farmer's Path
Farmer Hans has allowed you to use his fields. Harvest some wheat to prove that you can farm with the best of them.
Farmer Hans
Farmhouse
  • Grow and harvest a single Wheat crop
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward.
Detailed guide
Helping Molly
Mine a Copper Ore in the local mines and bring it to Molly. You'll need the Rusty Pickaxe that Molly gave you to get it.
Molly
Mall Mines F1 / Workshop
Detailed guide
Lost Gameboy
Help Tanner recover Tanner's Gameboy from one of the Town homes he visited.
Unavailable in the inspected game build. See the task guide.
Tanner
Mall Mines F1
Detailed guide
  • Search the Town homes Tanner visited for the Lost Gameboy.
  • Return it to Tanner on the farm path; he opens the nearby gate.
  • Opens the gated farm-path route
Casting Your Line
Fisherman Herb has set you up with an old fishing rod and some bait. Show him you can catch a fish or two, and maybe he'll give you a reward.
Fisherman Herb
Lakefront
Detailed guide
A Snack for a Cat
Dave seems to be feeling snackish. Bring him some Fog Broth. You can grow Celery at your farm, and apparently someone at the Lakefront can help you catch a Fog Eel.
Dave
Dave's house
  • Bring Dave a Fog Broth
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward.
Detailed guide
Shopper-Bopper!
A child in town has asked you to fight a shopper in the mall. What could this mean? Surely local shoppers are not looking for a fight...
Abby
Town park
  • Fight a Shopper in the Mall; winning or successfully escaping completes the encounter requirement.
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward.
Detailed guide
  • Accept the task from Abby in the park.
  • Fight a Shopper in the Mall and win or successfully escape, then return to Abby to claim the reward.
Babysitting...?
Amelia seems to think you are her family's babysitter, but her child has gone missing. Find Ben, and talk to Amelia for your reward.
Amelia
Amelia and Martin's House
  • Find Ben
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward.
Detailed guide
  • 25g
An Eldritch Prank
Pumpkid wants to get revenge on his parents by putting some Eldritch Slime into their wine. You can find Eldritch Slime somewhere in the Mall. Talk to Pumpkid for your reward once the slime has been consumed...
Pumpkid
Amelia and Martin's House
  • Parents Slimed
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward.
Detailed guide
Build-A-Wife
Old Man Jackson is feeling lonely. Maybe you can build him one? Examine his coat rack to get some ideas for what to put together.
Old Man Jackson
Old Man Jackson's house
  • Wife-building progress:
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward.
Detailed guide
  • Learn the Dark Blast ritual
Fishing in the Mall...?
An office worker wants you to catch them a Stalktopus in the F1 Hallway pool. For some reason, they don't want to do it themselves...
Office Worker
Mall F1 Office 1
Detailed guide
  • Use the 3 Bugs supplied at the start to fish in the Mall F1 hallway pool.
  • Bring the Stalktopus to the Office Worker; this calls the Mall Administrator.
  • Start: 3 Bug
  • Calls the Mall Administrator
Tentacle Cleanup
Adrian has some tentacles bursting through his wall, and seems to think it's your responsibility to deal with it. Head to the mall back-offices through the door in the food court to see if someone can help you out ...if you care, that is.
Adrian
Apartment F1
  • Sort out this tentacle mess
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
  • Use the Mall F1 Hallway Key from Adrian to enter the back offices.
  • Complete Fishing in the Mall...? to call the Mall Administrator, defeat it, then return to Adrian.
By the Gods
Pete knows a thing or two about the odd shrine in the laundry room, but he isn't giving anything away until you're ready. For now, he wants you to investigate two different God Shrines.
Pete, the Laundry Ghost
Laundry Room
  • God Shrines investigated: 2
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward.
Detailed guide
  • Investigate any 2 Old God Shrines.
  • Convenient early shrines are in the Mall food court and the Sewers.
  • Return to Pete, the Laundry Ghost.
  • Accept a blessing at each of two different God Shrines while this task is active; visits alone do not count.
  • Learn the Ghost Blast ritual
Skelekid's Tasks
Pumpkid's brother Skelekid is locked in a cell in his basement. He can't come out to play, but wants to play a game where you complete tasks that he gives you.
Skelekid
Basement
Detailed guide
Artwork for Abigail
Abigail needs some artwork for their room. Ask around town to see if someone might be able to make some for her.
Abigail
Basement
Detailed guide
Parks and Recreation
Brian's boss is looking for him. Talk to the Parks and Recreation Manager in the sewers.
Brian
Manager John's office
Detailed guide
The Gatekeeper
Help the Gatekeeper open the three sealed sewer gates by bringing food and recovering the three Gate Keys.
The Gatekeeper
Sewers
Detailed guide
  • Progressively opens the west, south-east and north-east sewer gates
Time to Investigate
Investigate the seven early-game mysteries that count toward Akira’s research, reporting back after 1, 3, 5 and 7 discoveries.
Akira
Apartment F2
  • Investigate 1, 3, 5 and finally all 7 qualifying mysteries; report to Akira at every milestone.
Detailed guide
Healthy Eating
Jeremiah wants to eat better, and has asked you to bring him something healthy.
Jeremiah
Sewers
Detailed guide
Laundry Day
Help Tracy get her laundry from the laundry room in the Greystone Estates basement. Sounds easy enough...
Tracy
Room 6, Greystone Estates
Detailed guide
The Skull Chalice
Farmer Hans is looking for a suitable accessory for his new aesthetic. You'll need to craft him a Giant Skull Chalice using materials found in the mines. You can find the mines in the food court of the local mall. Hans has a friend inside who can help you mine the ores inside.
Farmer Hans
Farmhouse
Detailed guide
A Fast Food Fiend
Defeat the monster lurking in the "Burgers Burgers" restaurant in the mall food court.
Farmer Hans
Farmhouse
  • Defeat the Denizen of the Deep Fryer in the mall food court.
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
  • Enter Burgers Burgers in the Mall food court.
  • Defeat the Denizen of the Deep Fryer and report to Farmer Hans.

Early-game Job Board tasks

Task Task-giver and start Objectives Guide Rewards
Penpals
Speak to Brittany in her home to the north of town Find Brittany's penpal, Carla in room #8 of Greystone Estates.
Brittany
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Brittany's cottagecore house; Carla: room 8, third floor
  • Speak to Brittany for more details
  • Speak to Carla
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward.
Detailed guide
Secrets of the Deep
Speak to Art in his home to the north of town. Reach the third floor of the mines in the Mall. The requirements to enter are always changing...
Art
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Art's house in northern Town
  • Speak to Art for more details
  • Reach the third floor of the Mall Mines
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward.
Detailed guide

Old Woods progression

These tasks become relevant while exploring the Old Woods and its connected routes.

Old Woods general tasks

Task Task-giver and start Objectives Guide Rewards
A Bit o' Fishin'
Fisherman Herb has asked you to find and show him a rare fish from The Old Woods.
Fisherman Herb
Lakefront
Detailed guide
Bug Catching
Farmer Hans would like you to catch a rare insect for him. Head to The Old Woods with your Bug Catching Net, and catch him a Pale Empress Moth.
Farmer Hans
Farmhouse
Detailed guide
An Adventurous Spirit
Ansel thinks you're a fellow adventurer. Prove him right by investigating 5 mysteries in The Old Woods.
Ansel
Cabin 1 by the Campsite
Detailed guide
  • Investigate unique Old Woods mysteries and report to Ansel at 5 discoveries.
  • Continue to 8 discoveries and report again.
Cursed Cuisine
Gretta needs help appeasing an ancient creature of some kind. Cook a Stew of Six Curses, and bring it to her.
Gretta
Cabin 2 by the Campsite
Detailed guide
Good as Gold
Hank needs help finding a rare Golden Beetle, found somewhere in The Old Woods.
Hank
Mill Junction
  • Catch a Golden Beetle
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward.
Detailed guide
The Local Joggers Club
Earn membership through Barry’s trial, then complete Michelle’s request to open both secret Old Woods routes.
Michelle
Campsite; Joggers Club
Detailed guide
  • Access to the secret Old Woods routes east of the bus stop and west of the mill
Tree Branch Cleanup
Adrian has some tree branches bursting through his wall, and seems to think it's your responsibility to deal with it. Head to the Old Woods and see if you can figure out where they're coming from.
Adrian
Apartment F1
  • Sort out this tree branch mess
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide

Old Woods Job Board tasks

Task Task-giver and start Objectives Guide Rewards
The Mycologist
Speak to Isabella outside her trailer, in the north part of town. Find a Giant Mushroom in The Old Woods by defeating Living Stumps.
Isabella
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Isabella’s trailer in northern Town
Detailed guide
Sweet and Sour
Speak to Juan in the Elderfield Saloon. Find a jar of Honey and a Golden Mushroom in The Old Woods.
Juan
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Saloon
Detailed guide
Deer Season
Speak to Art in his home in the north part of town. Find a Deer Claw by hunting Wild Deer in The Old Woods.
Art
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Art's house in northern Town
  • Speak to Art for more details
  • Find a Deer Claw
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward.
Detailed guide
  • Recipe: Hunter’s Meal
A Balanced Breakfast
Speak to Terry at the Local Jogger's Club for more information. Bring Terry a Mayonnaise and a Cheese so he can make a balanced breakfast.
Terry
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Joggers Club
Detailed guide
  • Recipe: Rancher’s Meal
Artisanal Goods
Speak to Damian at the Carpenter's shop. Bring Damian some specific preserves.
Damian
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Carpenter
Detailed guide
Childhood Fear
Speak to Dan at the local store Dan has been haunted by the troubling story of "Mr. Wiggles". Investigate Greystone Estates, his childhood home, to see if the old rumors are true.
Dan
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Greystone Estates
Detailed guide
  • Unlocks Grape Seeds
A Ghostly Catch
Speak to Trisha in the abandoned building in the north part of town. Trisha needs a Gold quality or higher Ghost Flounder for her dinner party.
Trisha
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Abandoned building in northern Town
Detailed guide
  • Catch a Gold quality or better Ghost Flounder at the Lakefront.
  • Fishing level, Luck, rain or storm weather, and an Angler’s Potion improve quality.
  • Bring it to Trisha.
  • If you carry multiple Void-quality Ghost Flounder, the event can remove an additional Void fish.
A Filling Meal
Speak to Daryl at the Pet Shop Daryl is feeling hungry, and can't make an important decision because of it. Cook him a Filling Platter so he can make his mind up. You can cook this at an Oven, which can be crafted at a Tinker's Desk.
Daryl
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Pet Shop
Detailed guide

Catacombs progression

These tasks cover the Catacombs, Catacombs Mines, Forsaken Settlement and the next group of Job Board requests.

Catacombs general tasks

Task Task-giver and start Objectives Guide Rewards
Lost Supplies
Some unruly skeletons have run off with Tobias's supplies. Track them down and return the stolen goods.
Tobias
Catacombs 2F
  • Supplies found: 3
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
Skeletal Survey
Jess has come down to the Catacombs to survey the locals, but lost their notes. Let her know if you happen to find them.
Jess
Catacombs 2F
  • Find Jess's Lost Notes
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
Secrets of the Catacombs
Bill wants you to investigate some Mysteries if you happen to be heading deeper into the Catacombs.
Bill
Catacombs 2F
Detailed guide
  • Investigate 3 unique Catacombs mysteries and report to Bill.
  • Continue to 6 unique discoveries and report again.
Feed the Mold
Carlos wants you to help him feed the Gravemoss so he can "speak" to it. Bring him some Living Bones by defeating skeletons in the Catacombs.
Carlos
Catacombs 2F
Detailed guide
Farming Supplies
Farmer Sven is looking for some fertilizer to get the old, sandy dirt of the Catacombs back to life.
Farmer Sven
Sealed Chamber beneath Dave's House
Detailed guide
False Idols
Denzel would like to feel closer to their god - Kaal. Craft a Kaal Idol at a Workbench and bring it to them.
Denzel
Catacombs 3F
  • Craft a Kaal Idol and bring it to Denzel
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
Hidden Shrines
Jenna is looking to pray their way out of the Catacombs. Find 2 God Shrines in the Catacombs, and tell her where they are.
Jenna
Catacombs 3F
  • Shrines found: 2
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
  • Investigate 2 Old God Shrines in the Catacombs, then report to Jenna.
  • Accept blessings at the two relevant shrines; the Sealed Chamber route requires a Small Hammer.
Forbidden Snack
Zeek is looking to eat something... weird. Cook him a Forbidden Snack at any Oven.
Zeek
Catacombs 3F
Detailed guide
Skeletal Depths
Gibson yearns for the mines. If you can reach the 2nd floor of the Catacombs Mines, tell him about it.
Gibson
Catacombs 3F
  • Reach the 2nd floor of the Catacombs Mines
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
The Strange Orb
Use the Strange Orb in the darkest part of the Old Woods, defeat what it summons and return the resulting skull to Adam.
Adam
Catacombs Mines entrance
  • Obtain the skull of... something.
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
Meet Sophia
Hans has asked you to check-up on his sister, Sophia. She lives down in the Catacombs, and an old friend named Charlie on the 3rd floor might be able to help.
Farmer Hans
Farmhouse; Catacombs 3F
  • Speak to Charlie on the 3rd floor.
  • Place the doll near the pit on the 3rd floor.
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
Bone Cleanup
Adrian has some bones bursting through his wall, and wants you to deal with it... again. Head to the Catacombs and see if you can figure out where they're coming from.
Adrian
Apartment F1
  • Sort out this bone mess
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
An Unusual Catch
Fisherman Herb has asked you to find and show him a rare fish from The Catacombs. Fisherman Herb has asked you to find and show him a rare fish from The Old Woods. It can only be caught with Lugworms during the Fishing Contest.
Fisherman Herb
Lakefront
Detailed guide

Catacombs Job Board tasks

Task Task-giver and start Objectives Guide Rewards
The Best Medicine
Speak to Zoe at the Library Zoe has been suffering from a sore throat, and nothing seems to be helping. Head down to the Catacombs and see if you can find her some Bone Honey.
Zoe
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Library
Detailed guide
Redecorating
Speak to Jeannie in Greystone Estates room #10 Jeannie is looking for some rare materials that she needs to commission some new furniture. These materials can apparently be found in the Catacombs.
Jeannie
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Room 10, Greystone Estates
Detailed guide
A Fancy Drink
Speak to Earl in Greystone Estates room #2 Earl is looking for a fancy sort of wine for an upcoming date.
Earl
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Room 2, Greystone Estates
Detailed guide
Cryptic Crystals
Bring Art a complete set of six basic Elemental Crystals, then a complete set of six greater Elemental Crystals.
Art
Accept at a Job Board, then visit Art's house in northern Town
  • Bring Art all 6 basic Elemental Crystals.
  • Bring Art all 6 greater Elemental Crystals.
Detailed guide
  • Deliver one of each of the 6 basic Elemental Crystals to Art.
  • Then deliver one of each of the 6 greater variants.

Deep Woods

These tasks are centered on the Deep Woods and its village.

Deep Woods tasks

Task Task-giver and start Objectives Guide Rewards
The Dusklight Pearls
Isaiah want you to find the missing Dusklight Pearls. Without them, the villagers are slipping deeper into insanity.
Isaiah
Dwelling 1, Deep Woods
Detailed guide
  • Search the Deep Woods for all 3 Dusklight Pearls, then return them to Isaiah in the village.
A Herbal Cure
Grace seems to have some sort of ailment. She wants you to bring a cure from the outside world.
Grace
Dwelling 2, Deep Woods
Detailed guide
Stocking the Storehouse
Hannah would like some help stocking the local Storehouse. Acquire local meat and forage to restock the supply.
Hannah
Dwelling 3, Deep Woods
Detailed guide
Mysteries of the Deep Woods
Adam want to know about the local mysteries of the Deep Woods, but is too scared to investigate them himself. Uncover their secrets, and report back to him.
Adam
Dwelling 4, Deep Woods
  • Mysteries Investigated: 3
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
  • Investigate 3 unique Deep Woods mysteries and report the results to Adam.
A Strange Elixir
Samson is very sick. Bring him a special elixir to cure his ailment.
Samson
Dwelling 6, Deep Woods
Detailed guide
Lost Journal
Recover the Lost Journal somewhere in the Deep Woods and return it to Jacob.
Jacob
Village approach, Deep Woods
  • Find Jacob's Lost Journal
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
Lost Pocket Knife
Sarah has lost her Pocket Knife while fighting a monster. Bring it back to her, if you find the creature it's stuck in.
Sarah
The Deep Woods
  • Find Sarah's Lost Pocket Knife
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
  • Defeat the Deep Woods creature carrying the Lost Pocket Knife, then return it to Sarah.
Helping Grandma
Grandma is upset with you, but is willing to offer forgiveness. Bring her a Palewood Branch from the white tree to the north, and maybe you can get back on her good side.
Grandma
Granny's House
Detailed guide

Deep Catacombs

These tasks provide the keys needed to open the Deep Catacombs gates and explore the tunnels.

Deep Catacombs tasks

Task Task-giver and start Objectives Guide Rewards
Dental Records
Olivia's family has been eaten be the creatures in the tunnels. Slay them, and find her family's missing Golden Teeth.
Olivia
Dwelling 1, Deep Catacombs
  • Find 5 Golden Teeth
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide
  • Defeat creatures in the Deep Catacombs until 5 Gold Teeth have been recovered.
  • Bring them to Olivia.
Silver and Bone
Chloe is looking to improve her outfit. Craft a Necklace of Bone at a Jeweler's Desk, and bring it to her.
Chloe
Dwelling 2, Deep Catacombs
Detailed guide
The Coins of Death
Thaddeus holds the key to the final gate. Bring him all 4 Gold Coins of Death, hidden within the tunnels, to earn it.
Thaddeus
Dwelling 4, Deep Catacombs
Detailed guide
Supply Run
Lydia want you to bring her some delicacies from the surface.
Lydia
Dwelling 4, Deep Catacombs
Detailed guide
Missing Skeletons
Theodore's partner, Dimitri, was lost to the tunnels. If you encounter him on your travels, bring him back to town.
Theodore
Dwelling 5, Deep Catacombs
  • Find Dimitri in the tunnels
  • Speak to the task-giver to claim your reward
Detailed guide

Long-term story tasks

These tasks span multiple regions and continue alongside ordinary progression.

Long-term tasks

Task Task-giver and start Objectives Guide Rewards
The Stone Tower
Follow the long investigation into the stone tower near the farm and descend through the Shrine of Xxarteck.
Sealed tower door; research contact: Prof. Dayton
Sealed tower door near the Farm; Library
  • Find someone who understands the tower and examine the sealed entrance.
  • Weaken the seal through farming and husbandry, then investigate the interior markings.
  • Make the required offering and continue reporting discoveries to Prof. Dayton.
  • Find the great key, enter the final passage and defeat the Emissary of Xxarteck.
Detailed guide
  • Ask Prof. Dayton in the Library about the structure.
  • Inspect the shrine door and weaken its seal by growing crops and raising animals.
  • Follow each journal objective in order, returning to Dayton when instructed.
  • The offering port accepts 2,000 offering-value points of crops and animal products; each item contributes half its base price.
  • Continue through the Shrine of Xxarteck, obtain the great key through the Art Gallery progression, and defeat the Emissary of Xxarteck.
The Elder Gem
Speak to Molly in her workshop to find out more Molly has asked you to help her find the Elder Gem. Head to the mines in the food court of the local mall, where danger awaits...
Molly
Mailbox; Workshop / Mall Mines F1
Detailed guide
Deeper Research
Help Prof. Dayton study the deepest regions by recovering the Essences of Daeus, Delvek and Kaal.
Control Panel; research contact: Prof. Dayton
Control Panel, Mall BF Store 5; Library
Detailed guide

See also