This is a reading adventure based on an RPG video game quest. In this challenge, you will be going on an adventure to conquer your TBR pile through a series of stages. You will be able to gain experience and level up on your character of choice.
It is taking place between August 13th - September 10th. This readathon is ending days before my birthday, a perfect way to welcome the new year in, I'm super duper excited. Let's read ALL THE BOOKS !!
Here are the different paths to choose from:
Look how cute and adorable CW's art is.
I have chosen the Mage path, then will continue down the Knight, then Bard, and finally Rogue ( God willing, if there is still time), while completing the side quests along the way.
Class: Mage-- Level 1
EXP: 10
HP: 32
- Social Media Interactions: 2
Quests:
Mage Path:
1. A book with a one-word title: Fangirl
2. A book that contains magic: Blood of Olympus
3. A book based on mythology: House of Hades
4. A book set in a different world: The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle
5. The first book in a series: Breathe
Knight Path:
1. A book with a verb in its title: Rock + Release
2. A book with a weapon on its cover: Saga Vol. 7
3. A book with a red cover: Red Rising
4. A book that has a movie adaptation: The D.U.F.F
Bard Path:
1. A fairy-tale retelling: A Court of Thorns and Roses
2. A book cover with striking typography: Atheists Who Kneel and Pray
3. A book translated from another language: Emerald Green
4. A banned book: A Light in the Attic
Rogue Path:
1. A book cover with a partially obscured face: Dominic
2. A book with <500 ratings on Goodreads: Legally Mine
3. A book published by a small press: Scarred
Side Quests:
1. Potions (A book concocted by 2+ authors): Let it Snow
2. Multiplayer (A buddy read): Unclaimed
3. Grind (A book with 500+ pages): Gemina
4. Time Warp (A book set in either the past or the future): Sapphire Blue
5. Open World (Read whatever you want): King
6. Respawn (Read a book you previously DNF): The Last Sacrifice
7. Expansion (Read a short story): FOUR
8. Mini Game (Read a novella collection): All Revved Up
9. Animal Companion (Book referencing an animal in the title): A Dog's Journey
Experience Points
- All characters will start off with 10 experience points (EXP)
- Each book ( any format, including physical, ebook, or audiobook) that is completed will add another +10 EXP. Exceptions are Graphic Novels, which will give +5 EXP
- The exception is for books written by marginalized authors. These books will earn your character bonus EXP, you will gain +20 EXP for every book completed for the quest board.
- Adventurers who complete their character's quest BEFORE the challenge period will earn a +50 EXP. You will earn an additional +30 EXP for any additional character quest you complete after that.
- Your character will level up every +50 EXP (nobody needs all those math equations). They will all start at Level 1.
Health Points
- All characters will start off with 10 health points (HP)
- Every 10 pages you read during the Quest will give you +1 HP. The exception are graphic novels, which will give you +1 HP every 20 pages.
- Tweeting on #TheReadingQuest hashtag ( with meaningful tweets about your current read, roleplay with your current character, or book recommendations) will earn you +1 HP each. You can have a MAXIMUM of +20 HP from social media interactions.
- Photos of your #TheReadingQuest books or TBR pile will earn you +1 HP each. This contributes towards the maximum of +20 HP from social media interactions mentioned above.
- We will catalog the points at the end via a master post, and find out who The Quest Champion is. This requires all participants interested in the prizes to link up in the Masterpost at the conclusion of the Quest.
