This event is highly focused on exploring.
Throughout November, you will find ancient, cracked fossils and herbs in Explore, along with some special quest-specific "trigger events"!
Will you assist the three Shamans with their daily quests?

The currency for this month is Scarab Beetles!

Scarab Beetles can be found in Explore, and can be received from winning certain battles!

All biomes will have the Explore Encounters!
Biome, karma, and level do not matter for events.

This month, we are working to unlock three tiers in two different areas - the Shaman Shop and the Shaman Pit.
The "first tiers", both tier zeroes, are already unlocked.
The other three tiers will unlock special items in the Shaman Shop, and special actions in the Shaman Pit.

All encounters this month show up in both Day and Night time.

A commotion catches your attention. The young Shaman Erelath and the young Sorcerer Ahihia are standing near a common trail, and it sounds as though they're having a small argument.
Action	Result	Reward
Give Advice	You approach the duo and offer them a piece of your boundless wisdom. Unfortunately it seems as though their views of the world are very conflicting and are a stark contrast in comparison to what they're trying to become. At least you managed to calm them down a bit, and Ahihia offers you a token of appreciation.	+2 Karma +1 Random Fossil (Ammonite Fossil, Ancient Fossil, Cracked Fossil, or Crumbled Fossil)
Shoo Them Away	You growl at the kids to get off your lawn. Erelath laughs at you with contempt and pelts you with junk before the two of them scurry away.	+2 Scarab Beetles -2 Karma

A young lioness approaches you. She is Ahihia, the new underling of Sorcerer Sphinx. She seems very happy to see you and offers to help with your duties for a small fee, which she plans to spend on some herbs at the Trading Center.
Action	Result	Reward
Pay 100 SB: Group Up!	Thanks to Ahihia, your current Piety quest is now complete!	Finishes the Shaman Quest you were currently on
NOTE: You will only come across this encounter if you are on an active Shaman Quest.

An aardvark is digging around for insects in this very spot. You observe lazily as chunks of dirt fly around sporadically. Some of the chunks appear to be fossils, but the aardvark insists they're full of food. Which one will you take?
Action	Result	Reward
Helix Fossil	You happily grab a fossil shaped like a swirl!	+1 Ammonite Fossil
Dome Fossil	You happily grab a chunky fossil!	+1 Random Fossil (Ancient Fossil, Cracked Fossil, or Crumbled Fossil)

Following a scent, you find a wounded lioness hiding in a shady spot. She roars at you, vulnerable.
Action	Result	Reward
Invite	Initiates the Claiming a Lioness page.	N/A
Attack!	Initiates a fight with a Lioness.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if battle is won. No Scarab Beetles are awarded for this fight.
Tend Wounds	You chew some shamanistic herbs and lick the lioness' wound, comforting her with your presence and protection. You leave after she feels better.	Shaman Quest complete.
NOTE: This encounter is required to complete the following Shaman Quest. "Great Ancestor Broodmother has requested that you tend to a wounded lioness in the wild."

It's a Tsavo Lion you heard stories about, killer of five Barbary Lions!
Action	Result	Reward
Attack!	Initiates a fight with a Tsavo Lion.	+1 Scarab Beetle and Shaman Quest complete if battle is won.
NOTE: This encounter is required to complete the following Shaman Quest. "The Great Ancestor of the Barbary Lions has requested that you defeat a Tsavo Lion."

It's the Hyenas! They must be disturbing the remains.
Action	Result	Reward
Defend!	Initiates a fight with a Graveyard Hyena Pack.	+1 Scarab Beetle and Shaman Quest complete if battle is won.
NOTE: This encounter is required to complete the following Shaman Quest. "Visit an Animal Graveyard and protect a lone lion's skull from gathering hyenas. The spirit of the Great Elephant Killer will be grateful."

Oh no! It seems like Sorcerer Sphinx is in a trance, angered by a spirit! He seems to be blinded by the visions and can't wake up!
Action	Result	Reward
Wake up with a battle!	Initiates a fight with Sorcerer Sphinx.	+1 Scarab Beetle if battle is won.

There's a patch of savannah covered in scary fire!
Action	Result	Reward
Burn the Stick!	You dive in, setting the stick on fire. You feel flames licking your body but you come out graceful, as if the ancestors were protecting you.	Shaman Quest complete.
	You dive in, trying to catch the stick on fire, but it crisps your fur instead! You run away, trying to avoid getting burned! Maybe next time.	N/A
Run!	Oh Lord Lion it's a fire! Ain't nobody got time for that! You grabbed 1 Scarab Beetle on your way out!	+1 Scarab Beetle
NOTE: The option to "Burn the Stick!" only appears if you are on the related Shaman Quest. This encounter is required to complete the following Shaman Quest. "Bring me a heart of fire to light the spirits' path. Take this stick, soaked in the special oil, and dip it into a fire. It will start smoking. Bring it back to me. Be brave, as spirits will protect you from burning."

You catch a smell of blood in the air. You follow the source and find a lioness in pain, hiding in the shade of a tree.
Action	Result	Reward
Invite	Initiates the Claiming a Lioness page.	N/A
Attack!	Initiates a fight with a Lioness.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if battle is won. No Scarab Beetles are awarded for this fight.
Tend Wounds	You chew some shamanistic herbs and lick the lioness' wound, comforting her with your presence and protection. You leave after she feels better.	Shaman Quest complete.
NOTE: This encounter is required to complete the following Shaman Quest. "Great Ancestor Broodmother has requested that you tend to a wounded lioness in the wild."

You catch some shade under an eroding bank, enjoying the cold and moist ground.
Action	Result	Reward
Rest	You try to dig up a more comfortable resting spot, but a swirly fossil falls into your paws and interrupts you!	+2% Energy +1 Ammonite Fossil

You find a hill made of rocks. There is a skull on top!
Action	Result	Reward
Place the Herb	You put a herb in the mouth of the skull, establishing a connection between this place and the shamans.	Shaman Quest complete.
If Not on Quest	You decide to not disturb ancestor's remains, and walk away. On your way out, you grab 1 Scarab Beetle.	+1 Scarab Beetle
NOTE: The option to "Place the Herb" only appears if you are on the related Shaman Quest. This encounter is required to complete the following Shaman Quest. "Find a hill made of rocks. On top, a lion's skull will rest. Put this herb in the mouth and return, so I can communicate with the Great White Lion."

You find a hill made of rocks. You find nothing special, except 1 Scarab Beetle.
+1 Scarab Beetle
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

You find a skull of your brethren whitened by the sun.
Better take it before hyena cubs make a toy out of it! You got 1 x Lion Skull and 1 Scarab Beetle!	You stop to pay your respects for a while, before moving on. On your way out, you grab 1 Scarab Beetle.
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

You find yourself between two lions: an angered Sorcerer Sphinx and his young underling Ahihia, the latter of which seems unfit for her role due to her gentle demeanour. She's attempting to calm her teacher down after an intense trance involving some very angered spirits. It's a scary sight, but unfortunately such rituals are required in order to appease the ancestors. After years of unrest, they deserve to have eternal peace.
Action	Result	Reward
Assist	You step in, making use of that brutal strength of yours to calm Sphinx down. Ahihia rubs some fancy leaves on the top of his head to wake him up from his trance, smiling at you with gratitude in her eyes. She chose her teacher wisely, and perhaps they both can learn off of each other.	+3 Scarab Beetles

You found a(n) [random herb] and 1 Scarab Beetle! It must be your lucky day - you've stashed it in your hoard.
You got 1 to 2 x random herb(s) from the following pool. The names of the herbs are in order from left to right. Buchu, Dream Root, Honey Bush, Iboga Root, Imphepho, Marula Fruit, Nut Grass, Ubhubhubhu, Umganu, Uqume, Uvuma-Omhlope, Uzara
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons. You will receive 1 to 2 randomised herbs.

You hear a loud rumble and notice a nearby hill's cliff edge falling apart! You dodge the rocks, but among them you find an interesting rock with some bone looking ornament.
You got 1 x Ancient Fossil! OR You got 1 x Cracked Fossil! OR You got 1 x Crumbled Fossil!
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

You hear a loud rumble and notice a nearby hill's cliff edge falling apart! You dodge the rocks, sniff the dirt and move on. You did, however, find 1 Scarab Beetle!
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

You notice a very nicely shaped rock. Sounds like a new pet for your cubs!
You got 1 x Pet Rock and 1 Scarab Beetle!
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

You notice Sangoma Tefnut surrounded by whispers and smoke. She's speaking to the spirit of a lioness with sunset-like colours shimmering from the spiritual plane.
Action	Result	Reward
Hey, Tefnut!	You walk forward as the lioness and spirit turn their heads at you. They're both named Tefnut and are friends, it seems. You feel a little warm inside when the celestial spirit smiles at you. Unfortunately, you also feel dizzy from the smoke, and decide it is time to leave. You grabbed 1 Scarab Beetle on your way out!	+1 Scarab Beetle

You stumble upon a group of humans collecting animal bones.
Action	Result	Reward
Charge	You rush upon the humans, scattering them away! You roar, and sit down, protecting the lion bones around.	+1 Scarab Beetle +3 Karma Shaman Quest complete.
Attack	Initiates a fight with Humans.	+1 Scarab Beetle and Shaman Quest complete if battle is won.
NOTE: This encounter is required to complete the following Shaman Quest. "The Ancestors require the help of a mighty lion to prevent humans from desecrating their remains. Find them. Do what you want, just keep them away."

You spot Shaman Aker teaching a young underling. "Erelath, this is NOT how we burn the incense. You can get yourself very intoxicated!" He scolds the young lion, but it looks like Erelath is barely connecting with reality.
Action	Result	Reward
Can I Help?	You approach the pair, offering to slap some sense into the apprentice. Aker seems to be fine with it. A hearty slap wakes Erelath up! He snorts angrily, while Aker seems to be grateful.	+2 Scarab Beetles
	You approach the pair, offering to slap some sense into the apprentice. Aker seems hesitant, but lets you do it. Unfortunately, your slap made Erelath fall onto the ground unconscious! Aker growls at you to get lost!	N/A

You walk into a tunnel of smoke. There's a strong scent of herbs, and embers are swirling around you. You follow the familiar voice of Sangoma Tefnut, who is chanting the Lazarus Song. Suddenly, a dozen birds formed of shadows fly out of the smoke right towards you! Your head spins from the haze and you collapse, only to wake up to soft, quiet chirps. Looks like the Sangomas are channeling the spirits of recently-extinct birds to bring them back to life!
You got 1 x random bird decor from the following pool. The names of the decors are in order from left to right. Ascension Night Heron, Black-Lored Waxbill, Great Auk, Mascarene Teal, Mauritius Blue Pigeon, Red Rail, Réunion Fody, Réunion Ibis, Réunion Sheldgoose, Seychelles Parakeet, Slender-Billed Curlew
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

You wander across an animal graveyard. It's quite eerie, and you leave out of respect. On your way out, you find 1 Scarab Beetle.
+1 Scarab Beetle
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

Young Shaman Apprentice Erelath huffs at you, annoyed. "You will never be a Shaman like me. Don't think you even have the slightest chance. Only I know how to use herbs properly. I even know more than goody four-paws Aker."
Action	Result	Reward
Teach him a lesson!	Initiates a fight with Erelath.	+1 Scarab Beetle if battle is won.
Growl	You take a deep breath and stand up proud, showing off your muscly chest. You let out a deep growl, looking down at the teen lion. His tail twitches nervously and his ears go down a bit, even though he tries to still seem as cocky as before. "Yeah, thought so. Nothing but brute strength. Have this, maybe you could bribe somebody to let you eat a marula fruit."	+1 Scarab Beetle

You can gain your Piety for the Ancestors by doing deeds for the lion shamans, and in return you will be granted spiritual rewards. You can complete three Shaman Quests per day. Choose your Shaman below wisely. Once you have completed your quest, you should bow to your shaman. If a quest hasn't been completed by rollover, it will be reset.

The three Shamans you can take quests from are Shaman Aker, Sorcerer Sphinx, and Sangoma Tefnut.

It does not matter which Shaman you choose—they all offer between 2 to 3 Piety as a reward.
However, each Shaman has a pool of 7 quests that your quest will be randomly drawn from, including some that are unique to that Shaman. The quests you can receive range from giving herbs, giving Lion Skulls, giving Rawhide, or finding certain encounters in Explore.

If a Shaman asks for items, this means you must give them that many individual items - NOT uses of items. 10 Honey Bush means 10 individual Honey Bush items, not 10 uses of Honey Bush.

You can take three Shaman Quests per day. If you find that a quest is too difficult for you to complete, you can choose to "Give Up Quest".

This will count as one of your completed quests for the day and you will not gain Piety by giving up a quest.

Rawhide Crafting List  

To turn a carcass into Rawhide, you must click on the individual item in your Hoard, then select the "Use For Rawhide" button.

The item will then turn from a carcass into a single Rawhide! Regardless of how many uses the carcass previously had, it will always become one Rawhide. It's advised to feed your carcasses to your lions until they have one use left, then turn it into a Rawhide.

For any wonderful good deeds completed for the Ancestors, your wishes will be granted. If your piety is high enough, they can make your karma stronger, they can make your body more powerful or even bless you or your lions with some ancestral markings.

For completing quests with the Shamans, your lion will gain Piety. Piety can be spent on the same page as the Shaman Quests page!

Ancestral Rewards
Raise Your Karma (3 Piety)	Lower Your Karma (3 Piety)
Adds +30 Karma	Removes -30 Karma
Random Stat Boost (6 Piety)	Random Stat Boost (9 Piety)
Grants +6 random stats	Grants +10 random stats
Random Stat Boost (12 Piety)	Reverse Your Karma (20 Piety)
Grants +15 random stats	Reverses your karma (e.g. 600 Karma becomes -600 Karma)
February Ancestry (30 Piety)
Choose one event NCL marking from the February event to apply to your chosen lion at a randomised opacity above 30%. The marking is applied to your lion's first available slot.
April Ancestry (30 Piety)
Choose one event NCL marking from the April event to apply to your chosen lion at a randomised opacity above 30%. The marking is applied to your lion's first available slot.
September Ancestry (30 Piety)
Choose one event NCL marking from the September event to apply to your chosen lion at a randomised opacity above 30%. The marking is applied to your lion's first available slot.

Welcome to my humble abode. We live a nomadic life so we will be gone by the end of the month. I can gather more goods and bring them here next year!

The Shaman Shop is the event shop for November! This shop is opened by completing quests for piety. Everything in this shop costs Scarab Beetles.

Tier Zero

Tier One

Tier Two

Tier Three

You notice an area prepared by the shamans. It's full of lion bones and decorations. You feel a weird presence here, but nothing happens so far.

Tier One - Strength Boost  

"Herbs are smoking among the Ancestral Remains."

Once Tier One is unlocked, you now have the ability to Inhale every 3 hours to gain a Strength boost in battle.

"You inhale the smoke - it smells like spicy herbs. You feel stronger. (You received a STR battling boost for 15 minutes!)"

You can Inhale every 180 minutes (3 hours).
Inhaling the herb smoke gives your king a temporary Strength boost against NPCs in Explore.

Tier One also unlocks Fossil Crafting via Monkey Business. Scroll down to the Month-Specifics section to see the fossil recipes.

Tier Two - Cub Stat Boost  

"Herbs are smoking among the Ancestral Remains. There's also a pool of oddly coloured water."

Once Tier Two is unlocked, you now have the ability to Drink Water once per day to gain a 5% Stat boost for the cubs produced in your next immediate breeding.

"You sip the water… It tastes awful. Suddenly, you start to feel.. Potent, and your testicles start itching! (You gained a 5% stat boost for cubs in your next breeding!)"

You can Drink Water once per day.
Drinking water gives your king a 5% stat boost towards the cubs produced in hsi next immediate breeding.

Tier Two also unlocks Gem Crafting via Monkey Business. Scroll down to the Month-Specifics section to see the gem recipes.

Tier Three - Whisper Rewards  

"Herbs are smoking among the Ancestral Remains. There's also a pool of oddly coloured water. You can hear weird whispering."

Once Tier Three is unlocked, you now have the ability to Whisper once per day to gain a random reward from the pool listed below. The reward will be bestowed upon you by a random lion within your Pride Dynasty.
You can only get one of the listed rewards - that is either an experience boost, an impression boost, a stat boost, or an applicator.
The rewards are randomised.

"You close your eyes and remember the shaman's guidance. You start whispering, and the whispers echo back in your mind, slowly turning into newly formed words from the ancestors. You receive [NAME]'s blessing; after which the spirits fade away."

Rewards Pool

Experience Boost	+50 x (King's Level) Experience
Impression Boost	+60% Impression
Stat Boost	+10 to 20 Random Stats

Monkey Business Crafting  

These recipes are only able to be crafted during the month of November. They can be crafted within the Monkey Business's Crafting area!
Almost all components can be found year-round. During November, the drop rate for the below Gems become slightly higher.

Components

Tier One - Fossil Restoration Crafting Service  

When Tier One of the Piety bar is unlocked, November's fossil recipes can now be crafted via Monkey Business.

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Tier Two - Gem Crafting  

When Tier Two of the Piety bar is unlocked, November's gem recipes can now be crafted via Monkey Business.

Bases, Mane Colours, and Eyes  

Ammonite Base and Ammonite Mane Colour
Base Genetics: Cream Medium Countershaded Special
Applied with Ammonite Body (base) and Ammonite Fur (mane colour).
Ammonite Body is crafted out of 20 x Ammonite Fossil in Monkey Business.
Ammonite Fur is a random drop from whispering to the Ancestral Remains in the Shaman Pit.

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Ethereal Base and Ethereal Mane Colour
Base Genetics: Cream Light Countershaded Special
Applied with Ethereal Body (base) and Ethereal Fur (mane colour).
Ethereal Body is purchased from the Shaman Shop.
Ethereal Fur is a random drop from whispering to the Ancestral Remains in the Shaman Pit.

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Fossil Base and Fossil Mane Colour
Base Genetics: Cream Medium Countershaded Special
Applied with Fossil Body (base) and Fossil Fur (mane colour).
Fossil Body is crafted out of 15 x Cracked Fossil and 5 x Crumbled Fossil in Monkey Business.
Fossil Fur is a random drop from whispering to the Ancestral Remains in the Shaman Pit.

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Hallowed Base and Hallowed Mane Colour
Base Genetics: Cream Medium Countershaded Special
Applied with Sacred Body (base) and Sacred Fur (mane colour).
Sacred Body is purchased from the Shaman Shop.
Sacred Fur is a random drop from whispering to the Ancestral Remains in the Shaman Pit.

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Moss Agate Base and Carnelian Eyes
Base Genetics: Cream Dark Countershaded Special
Applied with Dust: Moss Agate (base) and Dust: Carnelian (eyes).
Dust: Moss Agate is crafted out of 50 x Gem: Moss Agate in Monkey Business.
Dust: Carnelian is crafted out of 50 x Gem: Carnelian in Monkey Business.

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Nautilus Base
Base Genetics: Cream Light Countershaded Special
Applied with Nautilus Body (base).
Nautilus Body is crafted out of 20 x Ancient Fossil, 5 x Cracked Fossil, and 5 x Crumbled Fossil in Monkey Business.

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Nuummite Base, Nuummite Mane Colour, and Fire Opal Eyes
Base Genetics: Black Dark Solid Special
Applied with Dust: Nuummite (base), Shards: Nuummite (mane colour), and Dust: Fire Opal (eyes).
Dust: Nuummite is crafted out of 50 x Gem: Nuummite in Monkey Business.
Shards: Nuummite is crafted out of 30 x Gem: Nuummite in Monkey Business.
Dust: Fire Opal is crafted out of 50 x Gem: Fire Opal in Monkey Business.

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Opal Base, Opal Mane Colour, and Opal Eyes
Base Genetics: Black Light Countershaded Special
Applied with Dust: Rough Opal (base), Shards: Opal (mane colour), and Dust: Opal (eyes).
Dust: Rough Opal is crafted out of 50 x Gem: Rough Opal in Monkey Business.
Shards: Opal is crafted out of 30 x Gem: Rough Opal in Monkey Business.
Dust: Opal is crafted out of 50 x Gem: Sparkling Opal in Monkey Business.

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Parhelion Base and Parhelion Mane Colour
Base Genetics: Cream Dark Solid Special
Applied with Parhelion Body (base) and Parhelion Fur (mane colour).
Parhelion Body is purchased from the Shaman Shop.
Parhelion Fur is a random drop from whispering to the Ancestral Remains in the Shaman Pit.

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Penumbra Base and Penumbra Mane Colour
Base Genetics: Black Dark Countershaded Special
Applied with Penumbra Body (base) and Penumbra Fur (mane colour).
Penumbra Body is purchased from the Shaman Shop.
Penumbra Fur is a random drop from whispering to the Ancestral Remains in the Shaman Pit.

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Spectre Base and Spectre Mane Colour
Base Genetics: Black Dark Solid Special
Applied with Spectre Body (base) and Spectre Fur (mane colour).
Spectre Body is purchased from the Shaman Shop.
Spectre Fur is a random drop from whispering to the Ancestral Remains in the Shaman Pit.

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Supernal Base and Supernal Mane Colour
Base Genetics: Cream Dark Countershaded Special
Applied with Supernal Body (base) and Supernal Fur (mane colour).
Supernal Body is purchased from the Shaman Shop.
Supernal Fur is a random drop from whispering to the Ancestral Remains in the Shaman Pit.