Ark's Ark

In the last episode I claimed there was an unstable Thaumcraft vis node south of my base. Today, I show how I could have known that without goggles, and go to check it out a bit more closely.

I also do a bit of vegetable farming.

Mods Encountered

Thaumcraft by Azanor : The obsidian altar will continue to pump out aggressive-aspected wisps until I deal with the spawner. As it’s embedded inside obsidian, I couldn’t do that today. Even if I could destroy it, I’m somewhat reluctant to, as wisps can drop some useful ingredients.

Mo Creatures by Dr Zhark and Bloodshot42 : I’ll probably need to put fences around my farms eventually, as Mo Creatures is filled with critters who like messing with your crops.

Natura by mDiyo : Natura adds cotton and barley seeds to grass drops, as well as the pants themselves growing in the wild.

Forestry by SirSengir : I now have some visible cross-bred leaf blocks on the trees near my hives. Most exciting, but I’m leaving them where they are until I can analyse their genetic structure and pick the best saplings for the next generation.

Today I put my wizard hat back on, and begin to dabble in the weird ways of Thaumcraft research.

Realising that magic is not the only path to success, I also show how to create a batch of Damascus Steel with Metallurgy. Damascus Steel is made by mixing bronze dust and iron dust. It is a little better than iron for most purposes, and is significantly more durable, meaning that gear will last far longer. All tools and armour made with Metallurgy metals have a unique appearance too.

Mods Encountered

Metallurgy by Rebel Keithy and Shadowclaimer : There are a great many ores and alloys in Metallurgy beyond the ones I’ve used so far. Most of them are rarer, or in the Nether or End. Damascus Steel is a good working material for me where I am, still in the very early game.

Grimoire of Gaia by Silentine just updated to 1.4. As well as taking pity on me in my Extreme Hills home (Silentine watches the series!) by pushing Griffons and Valkyrie up from sea level, the new version also adds 5 new monsters whom I’m sure shall be delighted to see me.

Thaumcraft by Azanor : At last I’m back on track to becoming a mighty Thaumaturge! I did mispeak though, as I have done a little with Thaumcraft in a previous episode. You can catch me creating my first wand, and the fabled Thaumonomicon back in episode 11.

The crucible is a tricky beast, from what my studies tell me, so is going to require a room of its own. I’m extending the ground floor of the wizard tower to accommodate it.

With my starter hives running, it’s time to go in search of more of the mundane bee species I have Forest and Meadow, but can I find Modest, Wintry, Tropical, and Marshy?. A trip around the surrounding biomes is needed.

May contain moderate amounts of peril..

Mods encountered

Forestry by Sir Sengir: There was another swamp biome near the village. I might head out there tomorrow for a look around.

Magic Bees by MysticAges : The poisonous effect around Tropical hives is nothing compared with what can happen near the hives of magical bees.

Utility Mobs by Father Toast : I shall miss the dear old Luggage. He shall be reborn just as soon as I get my hands on another skeleton skull. From watching the video back, I think he must have tried to enter the wizard tower via the underwater entrance, and drowned. I should fill that in.

Grimoire of Gaia by Silentine : It was the GoG home invasion special today, with a Sphinx in my temple, and a Valkyrie in my house. I’ve been skimping on torches to save coal, but I think I’d better get both of them lit up better.