Reading the first floor
The ground level is a ring of specialized wings. Players who enjoy methodical sorting can move clockwise from monster study shelves through divination blues, curse motifs, bardic greens, necromancy midnight tones, elemental greys, enchantment metallics, stealth blacks, illusion foils, transmutation coppers, healing whites, divine golds, destruction gem tones, and finally alchemy glasswork. Your in-game map labels keep you honest—this page mirrors those letters so you can rehearse before you boot the game.
When two palettes feel close (for example elemental versus enchantment), trust the map code first and the binder art second. Row completion glows do not lie: if blue light fails to appear, walk the series backwards with a cool head rather than forcing a guess.
Small shelves sprinkled between the long rows teach you early abilities faster—clear them whenever you pass by instead of saving them for “later,” because those tiny wins unlock Sort and Shelf Guide for the harder wings.
1A Monsterology Brown and earth tones
Shelf layout: Large 10-book rows + small specialty shelves
About 12 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Draconic Anatomy and Physiology
- The Taxonomy of Wyrms
- Beastiary of the Underdark
- Carapace Care for Giant Insects
- Field Guide to Amphiptere Nests
- Herding Basilisks: A Primer
- Molt Cycles of Desert Drakes
- On the Haunts of Cockatrices
- Scales, Horns, and Claws
- Taming Techniques for Young Hydras
1B Astrology & Divination Deep and light blues
Shelf layout: Large 10-book rows + small specialty shelves
About 12 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Stellar Cartography Vol. I
- The Houses of Prophecy
- Cloud Reading at Sea
- Lunar Phases and Mood Magic
- Comet Omens: A Modern Catalog
- Telescope Alignment Rituals
- Asteroid Belts and Fate Lines
- Fixed Stars for Beginners
- Interpretation of Falling Stars
- Planetary Hours Quick Reference
1C Curses Black with dark red accents
Shelf layout: Large 10-book rows + small specialty shelves
About 12 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Ethics of Reversible Hexes
- Poplar Wands for Undoing Jinxes
- Breaking Bloodline Curses
- Counter-Hex Chants Volume II
- When Salt Circles Fail
- Sympathetic Links and Dolls
- Removing Footprint Marks
- Candle Colors for Binding
- Mirror wards for Doorways
- Quiet Whispers: Hex Identification
1D Bardic Arts Greens and warm earth tones
Shelf layout: Large 10-book rows + small specialty shelves
About 12 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Lute Maintenance in Humid Dungeons
- Battle Hymns That Inspire Allies
- Fingerstyle for Crowded Taverns
- Epic Meter Without Droning
- Calling Encores with Minor Illusion
- Travel Songs for Long Roads
- Percussion When Backpack Space Is Tight
- Sheet Music Waterproofing
- Vocal Warmups for Shouting Bards
- Telling True Tales: Legal Edition
1E Necromancy Deep blue and violet
Shelf layout: Large 10-book rows + small specialty shelves
About 12 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Bone Dust Handling
- Polite Conversations with Ghosts
- Reanimation Permits by Kingdom
- Cooling Charms for Mass Graves
- Skull Polish Recipes
- Ethics Appendix: Consent of Spirits
- Lantern Oil for Night Vigils
- Gravemarker Typography
- Mapping Family Crypt Layouts
- Removing Lingering Wails
1F Elemental Magic Muted greys with flame, wave, or wind glyphs
Shelf layout: Large 10-book rows + small specialty shelves
About 12 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Fire Etiquette in Wooden Towers
- Water Weaving for Irrigation
- Grounding Excess Lightning
- Combining Mud and Wind Barriers
- Steam Cloud Combat Tactics
- Ember Storage in Satchels
- River Crossing with Ice Steps
- Sandstorm Visibility Tips
- Heat Mirage Identification
- Calming Wild Firelines
1G Enchantment Soft metallics and pale ribbon markers
Shelf layout: Large 10-book rows + small specialty shelves
About 12 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Permanence vs. Charm Decay
- Thread Count for Robe Buffs
- Quiet Boots: Silencing Runes
- Jewelry Slots and Mana Bleed
- Repairing Hairline Cracks in Staves
- Dual-purpose Belt Buckles
- Brooches That Remember Names
- Balancing Glow and Stealth
- Cleaning Dust Off Enchanted Rings
- Pairing Cloaks With Climate
1H Stealth & Shadow Matte black spines
Shelf layout: Large 10-book rows + small specialty shelves
About 12 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Creaky Floorboard Maps
- Breathing Slow in Guard Rooms
- Hood Fit and Peripheral Vision
- Throwing Voice Down Corridors
- Smokeless Tapers
- Cloth Dye for Midnight Roofs
- Escaping When Dogs Sense Magic
- Lockpicks vs. Silence Charms
- Footprint Sweeps Behind You
- Signal Clicks for Duos
1I Illusion Iridescent foil and shifting ink
Shelf layout: Large 10-book rows + small specialty shelves
About 12 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Mirror Room Safety
- Making Crowds Look Like Furniture
- Voice Mimicry Without Offense
- Hiding Wounds on Stage
- Layered Glamours Checklist
- Breaking an Illusion Politely
- Color Temperature Tricks
- Depth Perception Pitfalls
- Mass Hallucination Ethics
- Backup Plans When Revealed
1J Transmutation Copper green and alchemic silver
Shelf layout: Large 10-book rows + small specialty shelves
About 12 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Lead to Lunch: Kitchen Basics
- Copper Wire from Pebbles
- Crystallizing Berries
- Preserving Bread for Weeks
- Safe Metal Taste Tests
- Glass from Sand Without Slag
- Temporarily Softening Stone
- Reverting Mistakes Mid-Spell
- Labeling Transmuted Goods
- Weight Changes in Backpacks
1K Healing Arts White and calm red crosses
Shelf layout: Often 8 larger blocks—friendly starter zone
About 8 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Bandaging Under Gloves
- Splints for Stair Falls
- Cooling Poultices for Burns
- Suture Knots for Wet Weather
- Herb Interactions 101
- Pain Dulls That Keep You Awake
- Quiet Wards for Sleeping Wards
- Carrying Salve Without Spills
- Identifying Infected Scratches
- When to Rest vs. Cast Again
1L Divine & Holy White and gold filigree
Shelf layout: Often 8 larger blocks—friendly starter zone
About 8 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Morning Blessings for Travelers
- Choirs That Repel Minor Spirits
- Bell Tones for Cleansing Rooms
- Offering Table Layouts
- Holy Water Shelf Life
- Rebinding Loose Scripture Scrolls
- Polishing Relics Without Scratching
- Kind Words as Minor Wards
- Identifying False Prophets
- Quiet Prayer in Combat Zones
1M Destruction Magic Bright gem-like covers
Shelf layout: Dense shelves—expect tricky neighbors
About 20 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Blast Radius Tables
- Redirecting Friendly Fire
- Structural Support First
- Smoke Clearance Basics
- When Walls Are Load-Bearing
- Precision Beams Through Windows
- Removing Scorch Marks Fast
- Charging Bolts Without Feedback
- Arcing Around Metal Pipes
- Combat Pacing for Librarians
1N Alchemy Bottles, wax seals, parchment labels
Shelf layout: Dense shelves—save for when colors feel familiar
About 12 major series clusters in this wing (in-game totals vary by row size).
Sample titles
- Neutralizing Fumes Quickly
- Thermometers for Volatile Flasks
- Folding Wax Without Tears
- Herb Drying Racks by Window
- Catalyst Ratios That Scale
- When Stir Clockwise Matters
- Cleaning Glass That Hates Soap
- Storing Acids Upside Down?
- Crystals That Grow Overnight
- Color Shifts Before Booms
What happens after 1N
Once alchemy feels under control, climb to the second-floor reference for partial notes, or chase achievements on the dedicated achievement page if you prefer goals over geography.