What To Bring On Your First Adventure

     However, I urge caution before you run headlong into the wild. Though you may think you’re ready to go with your Simple Burlap Cloak and Commemorative Stainless Steel Water Bottle, there are a couple more items which may help you along your journey that would be prudent to bring. These roads can be treacherous, and you must be prepared to defend yourself should the need arise. There are a variety of ways to accomplish this, and everyone will have different strengths and preferences. I’ve taken it upon myself to provide you with a list of potential items of defense that should suit a wide variety of personalities. Take a gander, and see if anything catches your fancy.

     For those who tend toward the arcane arts, a Magical Wand of Magicalness might be the right fit. There’s no telling how useful a Wand could be in any situation. It looks properly mystical and will give you an unreadable aura that commands respect. The ambiguity in the very name of this item should strike fear in the hearts of your opponents, for there’s no telling what awesome force will explode from its luminescent tip. The fact that there are no defined expectations means there are no limits to your power (or at least none that anyone else needs to know about).

     For those with simmering pent up rage, might I suggest a Glowing Fire Axe? There’s a reason sharpened stone has been used in countless iterations of useful tools. There is beauty in simplicity, and the practicality is undeniable. Carrying an axe will give you a menacing air, and the hefty stone will provide a reassuring weight in your hands. The ever-burning, unquenchable fire that surrounds it just makes it (and you, by extension) look extra cool. See your anger reflected in the fire and know that no one will dare to mess with you as long as you wield it.

     For those who prefer to keep their distance, a Bow of Destiny may suit your needs. There’s no reason to get up close and personal with a target when you can be just as effective and safer from afar. Allow this Bow to lead you on your journey and it will provide for you in a multitude of ways, as it was always destined to. Combine its wisdom with your instincts and you will safely traverse through the wilder parts of Neopia. And with Destiny on your back, who can say what heights you’ll reach along the way.

     For those who like to remain in the shadows, a Hidden Dagger Gikerot could be just the thing. It may not be the most traditional of weapons, but therein lies its advantage. No one will expect a multi-pointed dagger in the shape of an innocent petpet. Even when there are no actual shadows or corners to skulk around, you’ll still be able to hide in plain sight without arousing a hint of suspicion. Plus, you can whisper secrets to the Dagger during the long, lonely nights just as you would a true companion, safe in the knowledge that they can never be revealed (in the end, it is just a dagger and not a petpet).

     For those with true performer’s souls, try a Harphorn for size. Sure, you could choose a cliched regular Harp or the only slightly more interesting Flugelhorn, but why settle? The Harphorn gives you all the capabilities of both instruments in one tidy package. With fewer cases to carry and a wider portfolio of tunes to choose from, who could doubt the wisdom of this purchase? Such an exquisite instrument is bound to catch the eye, which is exactly what you’re looking for, I expect. I doubt you would be one to balk at a little eccentricity in the name of excellent showmanship. Your melodies will garner admiration and generous friends to help you along your path.

     For those rooted in the natural world, a Staff of the Deep Forest is a worthy tool. Found buried deep in the ground within a dark wood, this Staff gains its power from the vitality of the earth. Its mysterious light will guide your way through even the deepest part of the Haunted Woods. As you seek to grow in knowledge and spirit through your travels, so too will this Staff evolve alongside you, keeping ever in balance with you. Tread thoughtfully through the land, befriend its inhabitants, and this tool will provide you with unwavering support (physically too, it makes a great walking stick!).

     For those who seek to protect others, a Superb Golden Sword would match your needs. Your strength and resilience requires a suitably stalwart tool, unbending under even the strongest pressures. I would not describe it as a basic weapon, but rather as an old faithful, tried and true armament. You cannot go wrong with a shining Sword; it’s extremely dependable. Just as your spark for justice will never extinguish, this Sword will never stain or dull. Wield it with true honor in the service of others and you will not err. This Sword is simply superb.

     So, did you feel it? The tug of adventure, an item calling your name? Follow your heart, intrepid traveller, but listen to your head as you set out to learn more about the world around you. Grab your pack and your item of choice, kiss your loved ones farewell, and get going! The wide world of Neopia awaits, and it’s not going to explore itself!