The Bishop is adamant
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From: Ask the Bishop about Preparing Monsters to Breed
"Come and talk to me when you have a monster. No point wasting our breath before then."
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In the Company of Monsters 1
Success
In preparation
[...]
"[...] three approaches. First, [...] the carnivorous toadstools[...]"
"Then there is the business of training[...]"
"[...]The third matter[...] is INFERNAL INFLUENCE. [...] foil their depraved schemes."
"You'll need to follow at least one of these three [...] And no more serpents! [...]"Description summary:
You receive an explanation of the possible breeding approaches: Use toadstools from the garden, train the beast, and/or look out for infernal influences. Use at least one of these approaches, or try a combination. Just remember: No snakes!
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You've gained 30 x Whispered Hint
