Become a treasure hunter!
The book is a map that, once deciphered, will lead you through Minecraft worlds in search of hidden treasures. The first to solve all of its puzzles will have the right to claim priceless, one-of-a-kind real life treasures and a place in Minecraft history!
New to Minecraft? Check out this primer!
CONGRATULATIONS Kovolta and BlueElvis!
CONGRATULATIONS Kovolta and BlueElvis!
Kovolta is the first to complete Candle’s Quest - solving the puzzles and locating all of the Minecraft treasure blocks! He will be receiving the treasure casque, signed copy and an original oil painting not seen in the book!
BlueElvis is the second to complete the quest!
Great job!
But the hunt isn’t over! The next five persons to complete the hunt will be eligible to receive one of the five remaining oil paintings and small treasure token(s).
September 27th, End of Summer 2025 Clue #5
BlueElvis, on the Mysterious Writings Discord, asked me for a nudge. Here it is.
Mangrove, Warped, Acacia = B
Warped, Warped, Dark Oak = C
Mangrove, Spruce, Dark Oak = D
https://discord.com/channels/1001849357584318514/1326165074012016660/1421625675567202521
July 11th, Summer 2025 Clue #4
Summer 2025 Clues #2 and #3
Feel the dragon's last breath
You must address; to pot or not - that is the quest
On this each must agree
Hear the dragon's first utterances
In order to multiply correctly, count on having no orange dye nor pumpkin pie
If not in 120 different ways, among 16 given
As summer draws near, so do the first clues. These are intended to help you confirm if you found the correct treasure block in each world.
The first is long-winded and full of sad
The second fans itself with a pinwheel when hot
The third can make an envious bridge
The fourth smelts better when smelted
The fifth can tear down blocks
Summer 2025 Clue #1
Microsoft has released Minecraft version 1.21.80, which changes the way that worlds are generated. This change impacts a landmarks referenced in verse VI of the Dragon’s Verse. A free .pdf with the 1.21.80 version of the verse can be downloaded here.
MINECRAFT VERSION UPDATES
Microsoft has released Minecraft version 1.21.60, which changes the way that worlds are generated. This change impacts some of the landmarks referenced in the 1st edition printing of the Dragon’s Verse. A free .pdf with the 1.21.60 version of the verse can be downloaded here.
The First Treasure
Six Questions from Mysterious Writings
Check out the interview with Mysterious Writings!
https://mysteriouswritings.com/candles-quest-treasure-hunt-six-questions-with-ron-smalec