WISDOM QUEST – The Kingdom of Wys-Dome: Complete How-To Guide 🧙 Game Overview Wisdom Quest is a life-lesson RPG where you travel across a mystical kingdom, meeting sages who teach valuable life lessons about money, health, relationships, resilience, purpose, wisdom, and kindness. Answer philosophical questions correctly to earn Wisdom Points and ultimately claim the Medallion of Wisdom! 📋 Quick Reference AspectDetails Game TypePhilosophical adventure / Life lesson RPG ObjectiveVisit all 7 wisdom shrines and answer their questions Win ConditionComplete all questions from all 7 guardians ControlsKeyboard (WASD/Arrows) or Touch (on-screen D-pad) PlatformWeb browser (desktop or mobile) 🎯 The Seven Shrines of Wisdom ShrineGuardianTopicColorIcon The Merchant's VaultElder ThriftFinancesGold💰 The Healer's GardenSage VerdisHealthGreen🌿 The Bridge of BondsWeaver LyraRelationshipsPurple🤝 The Forge of TrialsBlacksmith CorraResilienceRed🔥 The Tower of StarsAstronomer SolusPurposeBlue⭐ The Library EternalArchivist MemoWisdomOrange📜 The WellspringSpirit LumenKindnessPink❤️ 🕹️ Complete Controls Keyboard Controls (Desktop) ActionKey(s) Move ForwardW or ↑ (Up Arrow) Move BackwardS or ↓ (Down Arrow) Move LeftA or ← (Left Arrow) Move RightD or → (Right Arrow) Interact / Seek WisdomClick SEEK button on screen Touch Controls (Mobile/Tablet) ControlLocationAction D-pad ArrowsBottom-leftMove in 4 directions SEEK buttonBottom-rightTalk to guardians / interact 💡 Tip: Tap anywhere to advance dialogue! The game is fully playable on mobile devices. 📊 UI Elements Explained ElementWhat It Shows TravelerYour character name Wisdom: X ptsYour total Wisdom Points earned Journey BarProgress toward completing all questions Minimap (circle)Shows shrine locations and your position Floating labelsShrine names floating above each location 🎮 How to Play - Step by Step 1. Starting Your Journey The game begins at the center of the kingdom Glowing shrines are scattered around the map Follow the minimap to find them 2. Moving Around Desktop: Use WASD or Arrow Keys Mobile: Use the on-screen D-pad (bottom-left) Your character has a blue glow that pulses gently 3. Finding a Shrine Look for glowing pillars with colored gems on top Each shrine has a unique color and floating label As you approach, a hint appears: "Press SEEK to speak with [Guardian]" 4. Seeking Wisdom Stand near a glowing shrine (within ~8 units) Click the SEEK button (bottom-right, gold circle) The guardian will share a life lesson Then present a moral dilemma / question 5. Answering Questions Each question has 3 possible answers Choose wisely - your answer affects: Wisdom Points earned (15 for correct, 3 for incorrect) Progress toward completing that shrine After answering, the guardian explains why the answer is wise or not 6. Progressing Through Shrines Each shrine has 2 questions After answering both, that shrine's wisdom is fully earned The shrine glows brighter when completed 7. Winning the Game Answer all 14 questions (2 per shrine × 7 shrines) Claim the Medallion of Wisdom View your final Wisdom Point total 📚 Example Questions & Lessons 💰 Finances (Elder Thrift) "Every coin you save is a tiny soldier fighting for your future. Spend less than you earn — always." Example Question: You receive 100 gold coins. A friend pressures you to spend it all on a party. What do you do? ✅ Save most of it and celebrate modestly (Wise - teaches delayed gratification) 🌿 Health (Sage Verdis) "Your body is your only true home. The mind follows the body — neglect one, and both suffer." Example Question: After an exhausting week, you feel exhausted and sad. What serves you best? ✅ Rest, sleep, and recover fully (Wise - rest is maintenance, not weakness) 🤝 Relationships (Weaver Lyra) "Choose people who lift you. Be someone who lifts others." Example Question: A close friend frequently cancels plans, borrows things without returning, and dismisses your feelings. You should... ✅ Have an honest conversation about how their behavior affects you (Wise - honest, kind conversation is essential) 🔥 Resilience (Blacksmith Corra) "Failure is not the opposite of success — it is the path to it." Example Question: Your hard work fails publicly and people mock it. What do you do? ✅ Analyze what went wrong, learn from it, and try again (Wise - failure teaches more than success) ⭐ Purpose (Astronomer Solus) "Purpose is not found — it is built, through curiosity, action, and service to others." Example Question: You feel lost, unsure what to do with your life. The wisest thing to do is... ✅ Try many things, notice what energizes you, and follow those clues (Wise - purpose emerges through doing) 📜 Wisdom (Archivist Memo) "Never stop learning. Curiosity is the engine of a well-lived life." Example Question: You encounter someone whose beliefs differ sharply from yours. The wisest response is... ✅ Listen to understand their perspective, then share yours calmly (Wise - listening expands your world) ❤️ Kindness (Spirit Lumen) "Kindness is not weakness. Choose it especially when it is not easy." Example Question: A stranger is struggling visibly — carrying too much, looking lost, or crying. You are busy. Do you... ✅ Stop for one moment and offer simple help or a kind word (Wise - one moment can change a life) 🗺️ Map Navigation Guide Shrine Locations (X, Z coordinates) ShrineXZDirection from Center Finances-32+5Far West Health+30+8East-Northeast Relationships+5-35South Resilience-5+32North Purpose+28-28Southeast Wisdom-28-28Southwest Kindness00Center (The Wellspring) Reading the Minimap Your position: Blue dot Shrines: Colored dots (faded = unvisited, bright = completed) Circles: Shrine icons with emojis Map is circular - stay within the bounds! 💡 Pro Tips & Strategies For Maximizing Wisdom Points Read carefully - The life lesson before each question contains clues Think long-term - Answers that prioritize patience, saving, and growth are usually correct Choose kindness - When in doubt between harsh vs. gentle, the gentle answer is often wise Listen to understand - Answers about empathy and listening tend to be correct For Navigation Start with The Wellspring (center) - It's the Kindness shrine, easiest to find Work outward - Visit nearby shrines before crossing the whole map Use the minimap - It shows exactly where every shrine is located Look for glowing pillars - They're visible from far away, especially at night For Completing All Shrines OrderShrineReason 1Wellspring (center)Closest, warm-up questions 2Library (southwest)Introduces wisdom concepts 3Bridge (south)Relationships are fundamental 4Forge (north)Resilience after learning about people 5Garden (east)Health and body awareness 6Tower (southeast)Purpose after self-care 7Vault (west)Save finances for last (most practical) 🎨 Visual & Audio Cues VisualMeaning ✨ Glowing pillarActive shrine with unasked questions 💎 Pulsing gemGuardian is ready to speak 🌟 Brighter glowShrine completed Green highlight on answerCorrect choice! Red highlight on answerIncorrect choice (but you learn!) 🧭 Floating labelsShrine name and emoji 📜 "Press SEEK to talk"You're in range to interact SoundMeaning ✨ Ding ascendingCorrect answer! 😔 Buzz descendingIncorrect answer 👣 FootstepYou're moving 🔔 ChimeOpening a shrine 🎉 FanfareGame complete! ❓ Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Can't talk to guardianMove closer to the shrine (within 8 units) Shrine isn't glowingYou may have already completed both questions Character won't moveClick on the game canvas first to focus it No soundTap/click anywhere to enable audio (browser policy) Can't see floating labelsThey fade out when you're far - move closer Stuck in dialogueTap anywhere or click the "continue" text Minimap not showingIt's in the top-right corner of the screen 🏆 Completion & Endings Normal Completion Answer all 14 questions correctly or incorrectly Receive the Medallion of Wisdom View your total Wisdom Points (max 210 if all correct) Game displays a celebratory ending screen Score Ranges Wisdom PointsRating 180-210✨✨✨ Sage (all or most correct) 120-179✨✨ Thoughtful Traveler 60-119✨ Curious Learner 0-59Still Learning (but you finished!) 📱 Mobile-Specific Features Touch-optimized D-pad - Large, responsive buttons Large SEEK button - Easy to press with thumb Auto-resume audio - Tap anywhere to enable sound Responsive UI - Scales to any screen size Floating labels - Follow shrines as you move 🎯 Quick Start Guide Load the game - Wait for "Preparing your journey..." Tap anywhere to enable audio (if needed) Look around - Find glowing shrines using the minimap Move toward a shrine using WASD/Arrows or D-pad Get close until "Press SEEK to talk" appears Tap the gold SEEK button (bottom-right) Read the lesson from the guardian Choose an answer to the question Learn why your choice was wise or not Repeat with all 7 shrines Claim the Medallion of Wisdom! May your journey bring you wisdom, traveler. ✨📜⚔️ "The Kingdom of Wys-Dome will remember your path."