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Please use the below buttons to locate daily information relating to prizes or locations of the Void Essences. For a Full Walkthrough we suggest that you read the page from the start.

! ALERT !
The plot will pause and go on hiatus on September 29th! Numerous tasks and actions will pause. Plot Prize Fortune Cookies & Plot Points Fortune Cookies last day 22nd September Volunteering and Battles last day 27th September Void Essences & Energy Boosters last day is 28th September

Today’s Essence locations (28/09):
Happy Valley	Sakhmet	Virtupets: Hanger

The Void Within Plot Guide

ALERT!
	You are able to now collect the Voidwords Avatar if you complete 10 Puzzles at the Voidworks with a minimum of 30 seconds remaining on the timer upon completion.

The Plot Story

First of all, head to the Home Page of the Plot.
Click on the Story tab to track the plot developments of this narrative, which is structured into 21 chapters, each featuring vignette-style illustrations. The story unfolds gradually and consistently over time. While some chapters receive daily updates, others alternate between release days and rest days.

Additionally, each chapter includes a catch-up day following the final vignette’s release, allowing everyone to stay up to date before the next chapter begins. This structure ensures that even if Sunday is your only free day, you can use it to catch up on the chapter’s story and any new content released that week without missing out on rewards. Exclusive rewards are only forfeited at the end of each three-week chapter cycle.

Chapter Selection

Part 1: The Void Within

Chapter 1: A Riot of Colour

Chapter 1: A Riot of Colour launched on June 17th, depicting the sudden transformation of Meridell into a grayscale landscape overnight upon the arrival of a mysterious figure. King Altador and Queen Fyora convene Neopia’s protectors to establish an elite council.

Comic Page 1 – June 17 Upon viewing the comic strip and interacting with each frame by clicking or hovering the mouse, players can claim a reward by clicking the ‘Collect Prize’ button that appears below the comic strip.

Comic Page 2 – June 19
After reading the comic be sure to click on it which will enable a “Collect Prize” button to appear at the bottom. On clicking this you will be rewarded with the below item.

Grey Oil-sheen Rainbow
Fountain Background

Comic Page 3 – June 21
An official message of urgency to the entire elite of protectors and defenders of Neopia. This is not a comic page, but the so there is no prize to claim. However in visiting the comic page it counts as +1 point toward your Total Points Earned during the plot. 

Comic Page 4 – June 23
After reading the comic, be sure to click on it which will enable a “Collect Prize” button to appear at the bottom. On clicking this you will be rewarded with the below item.

Ships on the Altador Coast Painting

Reading this vignette also marks the “From the Very Beginning” mission Complete on your Rewards page if you have read all four vignettes for the first week and before the next week begins. In completing this, it will give you +10 extra points towards your plot points.

Comic Page 5 – June 25
After reading the comic, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears under the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Council of Leaders Stamp

Comic Page 6 – June 27
During the morning period, visiting the main page of The Void Within an announcement showed that anticipated the meeting of the leaders of all Neopia.

Once you finish reading the dialogue, you’ll unlock the first plot activity. Click on the menu above to join the Void Essence Harvest. In this phase, Dr. Landelbrot will task us with gathering Essence of the Void, which will appear in small, rotating pockets on the maps of Neopia’s lands every day.

As an example this is what to look out for :

To find the locations of the Void Essence for each day, click the below button for your daily guide here in The Void Within plot guide:

Comic Page 7 – June 29
After reading the comic, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Grey Oil-sheen Rainbow
Baelias Backyard Background

July 1 :
Visit the Hub of the Plot.
Head to Faerieland, you will witness here a conversation between Baelia, Tavi and Naia.
Note: you can re-read this on Page 8 of the Story
Then go to collect your Void Essence as in the below guide.

Comic Page 9 – July 3 :
After reading the comic and clicking on each area of it, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Faded Light Faerie Doll

Comic Page 10 – July 5 :
After reading the comic and clicking on each area of it, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Swirling Void Stamp

July 7 :
After reading the dialogue on the Hub Homepage you will receive +1 Plot point’.

Chapter 2 – Filling the Void

Comic Page 1 – July 8 :
After reading the comic and clicking on each area of it, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Brightvale Besieged Background

Comic Page 2 – July 10 :

After reading the comic and clicking on each area of it, Battle for Brightvale II is unlocked!
You will also claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Voidling Bobblehead

Today if you have at least 872 plot points, the achievement “Rift Rewarder” can be finished by purchasing 15 unique prizes. The time at which you claim this acheivement can be done at any time suring the plot providing you have over 872 points. This awards +10 points when completed.

Comic Page 3 – July 12 :

After reading the comic and clicking on each area of it, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Juni in Backpack

Page 4 – July 14 :

Visiting the plot page suggests heading over to Brightvale. Read the dialogue by visiting Page 4 within Chapter II.

Comic Page 5 – July 16 :

After reading the comic and clicking on each area of it, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Wormwood and Mint Balm

As well as this, by joining a team for this year’s Altador Cup XIX, you will achieve Act I’s “Not My Problem…” and earn an additional +10 story points.
On this day as well, the first of five Void Essence Collection Community Goals has been completed
The below item has been awarded as well as +100 extra Points.

Void Rift Snowglobe

Comic 6: July 18
Our heroes are on their way to Altador with Nyx and in this dialogue we can learn a little more about Juniper . You can read the dialogue by visiting the main page or from panel six in Chapter II.

Comic 7: July 19
After reading the comic and clicking on each area of it, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Corrupted Void Markings

Comic 8: July 22
After reading the comic and clicking on each area of it, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Grey Jelly

If you have collected all void essence to date (250), today you will also receive +10 points for completing the final part of the Achievement: Time is of the Essence (3/3) 

Comic 9: July 24
After reading the comic and clicking on each area of it, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Void Dampener Prototype

If you have collected all Void Essence to date you’ll be able to claim the weekly bonus prize for finding 
80% of the essence within the week today. This will award you an extra 20 points along with a random item.

Comic 10: July 26
After reading the comic and clicking on each area of it, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Grey Zafara Gnome

Comic 11: July 27
After reading the comic and clicking on each area of it, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

King Hagan Quiguki Plushie

Then return to the Hub page , you will receive a new avatar: Brush It Off .

The requirement to unlock it, is to have read the plot chapters as the plot has unfolded and participated in the activities of Act I.

Chapter 3: With A Light Heart

On July 29th, Chapter 3: With a Light Heart began . Nyx and Juni now appeal to the Council and must prove that they pose no threat to the assembled leaders before they can receive help. Fyora summons a Fairy of Light with a unique power to help shed some light on this situation.

Comic 1: July 29
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

King Kelpbeard Kelp Salad

Available achievement “Fight Fire with Fire”: Equip one of your neopets for battle with one of the items you receive as a reward for fighting enemy Shades and use it in battle. For example: A Voider. Upon completion you receive +10 extra points .

Comic 2: July 31st
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Grey King Skarl Plushie

Comic 3: August 2nd
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Dr. Landelbrots Tools

Also if you visit the main page of the Altador Cup XIX , we can find Orion appearing in the News section.

Orion returns with his visions that are intensified by the presence of the crowds participating in this year’s Altador Cup. From time to time he will share his visions in this news section in the form of a pixelated image and our task will be to help him recognise something in them. Today we have the following image:

By clicking on ‘Offer help’ we can visit different places in Neopia that may match what we see in the image. The place to which this image corresponds to is the Tyrannia Furniture Store 
There we will find a mysterious stone that relates to the story of the plot and an exclusive prize:

Fluffy Gruslen Rug Wearable

Comic 4: August 4th
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Queen Fyoras Calming Diffuser

Comic 5: August 6
After reading the comic, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Luxinia Stamp

Dialogue 6: August 7
Reading today’s dialogue gives us +1 extra point for the plot. If you then head to the main page of Altador Cup XIX , we can meet Orion again in the News section. Today we have the following image:

The location to which this vision corresponds is the Lost City of Geraptiku . There we will find a new mysterious stone that corresponds to the story of the plot and an exclusive prize: 

Skull Punch Handheld .

Comic 7: August 8
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Luxinias Powers: Nephrites Personal Studies

Comic 8: August 9
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Virtupets Delivery Ship Foreground

Comic 9: August 10
After reading the comic, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

What to do in the Case of an Emergency

Comic 10: August 11
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Nyxs Snowglobe

Comic 11: August 12
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Blackhole Background

August 13
A new Orion vision on the main page of Altador Cup XIX is available in the form of a pixelated image and our task is to help you recognise something in it. Today we have the following image:

The location to which this vision corresponds is the Ice Crystal Shop . There we will find a new mysterious stone that corresponds to the story of the plot and an exclusive prize: 

Frozen Pendant 

Panel 12: August 14
Reading today’s dialogue gives us +1 extra point for the plot.

Comic 13: August 16
After reading the comic, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Dr. Landelbrots Temporary Lab Background

Chapter 4: A Grey Matter

Chapter 4: A Gray Matter
On August 19th, Chapter 4: A Gray Matter of the storyline began, as Dr. Landelbrot completes work on a new vacuum damper for Juni and an updated version for Nyx. The Library Fairy discovers a dusty tome that may hold some answers as word spreads that more lands are under attack.

Panel 1: August 19
Reading today’s dialogue gives us +1 extra point for the plot.

August 20
A new Orion vision on the main page of Altador Cup XIX is available in the form of a pixelated image and our task is to help you recognise something in it. Today we have the following image:

The place where this vision corresponds is the Maraqua Ruins . There we will find a new mysterious stone that corresponds to the story of the plot and an exclusive prize: 

Kelp Forest Trinket 

Returning to the Main Page of the Altador Cup with Orion we can read the outcome of these visions that were present this year.

Comic 2: August 21
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Nanometric Transcombobulator

Comic 3: August 21
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Library Faerie Seshatias Glasses

Comic 4: August 23
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Dr. Landelbrot Stamp

Comic 5: August 25
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Grey Coffee

Cartoon 6: August 26

After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

What a Coincidence

Panel 7: August 28
Reading today’s dialogue gives us +1 extra point for the plot.

Comic 8: August 30th
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Oversized Walein

Comic 9: September 1
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Oversized Walein Plushie

Comic 10: September 3
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Nyxs Abandoned Home Background

Comic 11: September 5

After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Tavis Rope

Comic 12: September 6
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Void Umbrella

Comic 13: September 7

After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Surrounded by Shades Background

Chapter 5: Escape the Grey

On September 9th, Chapter 5: A Grey Matter of the plot began, Vira and the mysterious Yurble ‘Grey Painter’ lash out in anger when a wound from the past opens and Baelia is forced to act quickly to save her friends.

Comic 1: September 9
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Terrible Two Stamp

Comic 2: September 11
After reading the  comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Tavis Climbing Hooks

Comic 3: September 13
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Grey Painter Border

Comic 4: September 14
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Bitter Medicine

Comic 5: September 16
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Late Night Teacups Foreground

Comic 6: September 17
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Wicked Whispers

Comic 7: September 19
After reading the  comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Frayed Family Illustration

Comic 8: September 20
After reading the  comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Theories of Dimensional Time Dilation

Comic 9: September 21
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Bouquet of Toxic Flowers

Comic 10: September 23
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Murky Grey Light

Comic 11: September 24
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Grey Cookies

Comic 12: September 25
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Grey Kadoatie

Comic 13: September 26
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Void Eye Makeup

Comic 14: September 28
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Grey Tsunami Coin

Chapter 6: The Widening Void

Comic 1: September 30
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Vira Croissant Plate

Comic 2: October 1
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’.

Grey Puzzle

Once you complete the mini-game, you will win a prize and 20 plot points!

Note: As of 21st of October The Cosy Campfire has discontinued the award of plot points.
You can now earn Neopoints instead, these will vary depending on the selected difficulty level.

Chapter 7: Embers of Hope

Page 1: October 21
After reading the dialogue on the Home page, you will obtain +1 plot point.

Page 2: October 22
After reading the dialogue on the Home page, you can play a new Minigame!
You are also awarded +1 Plot Point

New Minigame:

How to play:

To play the mini-game, Tavi will ask for some items for you to purchase. You then give them to Tavi and get rewarded +5 plot points, NPs & an item. You can do a maximum of 5 of these “quests” per day.
UPDATE: As of 23/10 most users are only required to find x 1 item per “quest”

NOTE 23/10 – The pool of requested items has been fixed with past items requested that didn’t exist now available to find. In some instances some items are still highly expensive. It is unsure if this a fault in the game or if this is inflation by users.

Plot Pause – November 2024

On the morning of November 1, TNT made an announcement on the official Neoboards that The Void Within will be paused at the end of the current Chapter 7, which is scheduled to conclude on Sunday, November 10.

Hello Neopians 

We’re pausing the Void Within plot between Chapters 7 and 8 to make exciting improvements based on your feedback. Thank you all for your energy and insights — your involvement has been incredible!

During this brief break, plot-related activities like void point collection, battles, volunteering, comics, and achievements will pause.

We have plenty of holiday events planned for the rest of this year, and The Void Within will return after the holiday season in early 2025!

Check out our FAQ below for more details. Rest assured, you’ll be able to complete your plot goals and face new BD challenges when we’re back!

https://classic.support.neopets.com/hc/en-us/sections/27341322949773-The-Void-Within

The Neopets Team 

Upon further inspection of the FAQ page, it is advised that certain activities will pause prior to the November 10 date:

1. Buying and activating double plot point cookies: November 1st
2. Void essence collection: November 8th
3. Volunteering at the Neohospital: November 9th
4. Fighting plot challengers: November 9th
5. Reading comics from the current chapter: November 11th

It is believed that according to the FAQ page that the changes Neopets will look to introduce to the plot include:

1. Bug fixes
2. More difficult battledome challengers
3. New battledome and prize items
4. More games
5. Daily activities will be rebalanced to allow players to enjoy the plot at a more relaxed pace.
6. The plot pacing will be re-arranged to improve story cadence.

It is to be noted that the FAQ information has previously not been 100% accurate, however if we receive any other intro that contradicts any of the above, we will be sure to update you!

Part 2: The Void Within: Lost in the Dark

After a long hiatus The Void Within, Part 2 titled  The Void Within: Lost in the Dark is back!

Chapter 8: Wondering Passages

To kick off your return to the plot you have to head to the Hub to read the vignette of Chapter 8: Wondering Passages . Doing so will unlock some prizes as well as a new Battledome challenger.

In this chapter, we learn that the Shadows have just launched an attack on the Lost Desert, assaulting Qasala and Sakhmet simultaneously. The enemy also seeks to divide the council of heroes, forcing each leader to defend their own lands. Nyx and the group encounter a Doglefox, and Juni manages to see through the void, finding the path to the cave that will lead them to Altador.

Chapters are now fully released all at once—so you can read every panel in one go and claim your rewards immediately.
Chapter 8 includes 13 panels (adding +13 bonus points to your storyline score) and three collectible prizes—just click the ‘Collect Prize’ button on each prize page.

 Each chapter now has a limit of 3,000  plot points, which you can earn within a two-week time limit (until August 18) by completing the various activities. There is no longer a daily limit.

You can now purchase the new Dr. Landelbrot’s Void Attractor Prototype from the NC Mall for 275 NC, which gathers daily essences for a full week automatically (7 days from activation).

Keep earning points by participating in the Reserve Barracks  and Volunteer Program. Once you read panel #4 of Chapter 8, you’ll unlock Act III: Lost Desert Duel, featuring:

• A new battle opponent: Wretched Wisp (appearing in three waves)
• A new Hospital slot

Check the Fearless Deeds section of the Pot Guide for new achievements tied to this act. For example, click the Doglefox in panel 3 of Chapter 8 to unlock the “Pet the Doglefox” achievement. More achievements will be revealed over time.

Page 14: August 7
Reading today’s dialogue gives us +1 extra plot point. It also unlocks a new mini-game: Lost in the Dark .

Top play, you need to click the corresponding buttons below to guide Baelia and Luxinia.

The way to know which button to click is to look at which way the Dogglefox ears are pointing. There are two images that show this.

Once you pass the initial two tunnels, you will then be faced with a choice of three tunnels.
Two of these tunnels provide the next progression. One will be the exit and the other will be a chest. Ideally you want to find the chest and then find the exit to proceed.

There are 6 combinations of dogglefox in which you will be presented with. To identify where the chest is you need to on desktop, right click on the dogglefox and click “Copy Image Address” you can then paste this into a notepad or word document.
On mobile you need to long press the image and “open in a new tab”.

You need to look to the end of the URL of the image where it starts from “lid-styx-ears” From there you will have either of the below which will guide where to go:

When you end up at the below location you have found the chest and you will be awarded a prize

You will then haver to click Continue to proceed to find the exit. The same strategy will apply again for a two or three tunnel. If you select the wrong one it is likely yyou will start again .

Available Achievement: By playing the Lost in the Dark minigame, you’ll find bonus rewards inside treasure chests.

When you find a chest for the first time, you’ll unlock the Lucky Guess Achievement, which will give you 10 extra story points

When you reach the exit you will also receive +20 extra points for the plot, some NPs, an extra prize and the new exclusive avatar: 

Something Has Happened!
	You have the right to use ‘ Follow the Light ‘ as an avatar on the Neoforums!

Comic 18: August 11
After reading the comic , you can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’ +1 extra point for the plot.

Luxinias Lantern

Page 22: August 11
Reading today’s dialogue gives you +1 extra plot point. It also unlocks a new mini-game: Doglefetch .

Getting a good score in this game will reward you with a trophy for your Userlookup.

Available Achievement: By playing the mini-game: Doglefetch 

Dogglefetch guide coming soon! 🙂

You will be able to unlock the Achievement: Paw-er of Friendship after completing the game for the first time where you will also receive +10 extra points for the plot.

By clicking on the Luperus’s middle head within the mini-game when it catches the branch you will be able to unlock the new exclusive avatar: 

Something Has Happened!
	You have the right to use ‘ Doglefetch ‘ as an avatar on the Neoforums!

Comic 25: August 11
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’ +1 extra point for the plot.

Luperus Bobblehead

Chapter 9: Light at the End of the Tunnel

This chapter is being updated. Pease bear with us as we continue.

Chapter 9: Light at the End of the Tunnel of the plot began on August 18, 2025.

Comic 2: August 18th
After reading the comic, you will claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’ +1 extra point for the plot.

Puzzle Chamber Threshold Sketch

Cartoon 3: August 18th
Reading today’s dialogue gains +1 extra plot point and enables a cryptogram to solve where each letter must be replaced by another to decipher the hidden message.

Solution: The hidden message is OUR GOURMANDIZER UNIFIES ALL .

By solving it, you’ll earn +10 extra plot points, receive an extra prize, and unlock the next story comic.

Perplexing Puzzle Door Background

Comic 5: August 18th
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’ +1 extra point for the plot.

Ancient Vandagyre Statue

Comic 8: August 18th
Reading today’s dialogue gains us +1 extra point for the plot and enables a new puzzle to solve.
To find the four-letter code for the lock, we must place the initials of the colors that are formed by combining the paint colours found on the pillar.

Solution: Move the letters until you form the word: 

VIGO

By solving it, you’ll earn +10 extra plot points, receive an extra prize, and unlock the next story panels.

Sera Nero Stamp

Comic 9: August 18
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’ +1 extra point for the plot.

Miniature Paint Puzzle

Achievement available: You can unlock the Achievement: Perceptive Paleographer and get +10 extra plot points by clicking on the small scroll leaning against one of the pillars in Page 10. A notification will tell you to go back throughout the chapter pages to look for notes.

Firstly we need to go back to Page 1 of this chapter and you’ll find a small notebook lying next to Tavi and Nyx that you can click on.

Then move forward to Page 5 and you can click on some papers at Luxina’s feet that have notes related to the secret tunnel.

As the chapter progresses there will be more notes to collect in the following pages below.

Comic 12: August 25th
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’ +1 extra point for the plot.

Crumbling Tambourine

Comic 13: August 25
On Page 13 , we’ll encounter the next puzzle where, based on clues from Lux’s visions, we’ll have to guess which land they belong to.

Solution: The golden scroll is from Brightvale , the Arrow Head is from Terror Mountain , the shield is from Tyrannia and the conch is from Mystery Island.

By solving the above, you’ll earn +10 extra plot points, receive an extra prize, and unlock the next story panels.

Explorers Whip

Comic 15: August 25th
After reading the comic, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’ +1 extra point for the plot.

Luxinia Glow

Cartoon 20: August 25th
Reaching Page 20 , we encounter the next puzzle, where we must decipher the message by placing the letters in the same column as they are within the grid before our friends drown.

Available Achievement: The solution to the puzzle is: With this key, there is hope. Choose wisely on where to place it. Although the phrase says: With this key, there is hope. Choose wisely where to place it. There is a one-word field to answer the puzzle, if you enter the word: Door or Doors you will unlock the Achievement: Locked Out and get +10 extra points for the plot.

When you type that answer, you receive the following message:

As Baelia reached out to try to fit the key into the door, hoping to open it and flush out all the water, she noticed a damaged plaque near the keyhole that read: “This door will only open to one who masters the qualities necessary to overcome these trials and embrace great power. “So first, he had to overcome the trap in the room. Baelia needed to block the gears to stop the walls from crushing her friends. So, he decided to lock them with the key and give them a little more time to escape the room.

Solution: Write any of the following words: wheel, wheels, gear, gears.

Tattered Scroll

Comic 22: August 25th
After reading the comic, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’ +1 extra point for the plot.

Ancient Trap Chamber

Comic 25: August 25th
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’ +1 extra point for the plot.

Kintsugi Key

Achievement Available: You can unlock the Perceptive Paleographer Achievement (if you haven’t already) by clicking on three new notes hidden in the panels released today. You’ll find some markings on the wall of the stairs in Page 15 that you can click on.

You’ll also find some engravings on the stone table where Baelia finds herself in Page 20.

And finally, you can find a plaque with a long list of names next to the cave exit door in Page 25.

Chapter 10: The Shadow Over Altador

Comic 4: September 1st
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Jerdana Casting Trinket

Cartoon 4: September 1st

Achievement Available: You can unlock the Perceptive Paleographer Achievement by clicking on the last scroll that you’ll find hidden at the below on Page 4.

Comic 7: September 1st

After reading the comic, we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’ +1 extra point

Frottage Finesse

Comic 9: September 1st

After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’ +1 extra point .

Florin Plushie

Comic 15: September 8

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Virtupets Pilot Candidate Acceptance Letter

Comic 17: September 8

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Vira Horn Pencil

Cartoon 18: September 8

After reading the dialogue , a new mini-game is enabled titled Attack on Altador . The objective is to defend Altador from Shade attacks, with a planning phase to place towers, archers, scarecrows, and rocks on the map that can withstand the enemy attack wave. The idea is to prevent them from reaching Altador or steal your resources. On the first play, you can unlock a new avatar:

Something Has Happened!
	You have the right to use ‘ Best Stragegiest ‘ as an avatar on the Neoforums!

Attack on Altador Achievements: By playing the Attack on Altador minigame, you will unlock the Towering Defender Achievement when defending Altador during all five waves of a match, without losing any resources in any of them. You’ll receive +10 bonus plot points for unlocking this achievement.

You’ll also unlock the Honorary Protector of Altador achievement by defeating 500 enemy Shades in this minigame. You’ll receive an additional 10 plot points upon unlocking this achievement.

Chapter 11: Reaching Out

Comic 2: September 15
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Bitter Truth Melon

Comic 5: September 15
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Viras Twisted Mirror

Comic 7: September 15
After reading the comic , we can claim a prize as a reward by clicking on the button that appears below the comic that says ‘Collect Prize’ +1 extra point for the plot.

Gloomy Flower Field Background

Available Achievement:  Defeating Vira  on any difficulty inside the Reserve Barracks will unlock the Achievement: Beat Vira . You will rewarded +10 story points upon unlocking.
If you’ve completed all of the Act III achievements, you’ll also receive an additional +100 story points.

Comic 11: September 22
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Pile of Sticks Foreground

Comic 14: September 22
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Hazy Memory Filter

Void Essence Collection

Following the appearance of a rift in the sky, bursts of Void Essence energy started appearing throughout Neopia’s lands. Queen Fyora and King Altador took notice and convened all Neopian leaders to form a committee tasked with addressing the enigmatic rift and its grayish impact on Neopians.

Following the leaders’ dialogue during the June 27, 2024 meeting, the first plot activity is launched to assist Jerdana and Dr. Landelbrot in gathering Void Essence for analysis. According to the FAQ page, this activity will continue throughout the plot.

To start, we need to agree to aid them in the Void Essence Gathering by clicking the ‘Star Searching’ button in the dialogue window that appears at the conclusion. This action will directly navigate us to the map of Neopia.

Keep in mind that each “Void Essence” collected earns you 5 points in the prize shop. If you gather 80% of the essences within the week, you qualify for the weekly prize from the “Void Essence Collection Prize List” (specific prizes are yet to be disclosed), which expands with each new plot act. You can monitor your “Void Essence” count at the bottom of the main plot page.

Additionally, in Act 1, there is an achievement for collecting 50 void essences, which awards additional plot points upon completion. This achievement, marked as (1/3), will reappear two more times in Act 1: first after collecting the initial 50 essences, with subsequent tasks requiring an unspecified amount of void essences to fulfill.

Essence Collection is a daily activity, which if not performed on the day, it cannot be redone for the previous days!

Void essence collection also features a weekly tracking system, starting with the first week on Thursday, June 27 at 10am NST, where day 1 extends for just over 36 hours. Subsequent weeks commence at midnight on Fridays, lasting precisely 168 hours (7 full days), resetting weekly at the same time. There is a weekly bonus prize for achieving the required void essence collection; detailed information can be found below.

5 community prizes will also be distributed every time a certain amount of essences is collected by all participating users. You can view them by clicking on the small “i” on the event’s main page .

Achievements

Below is an overview of the possible achievements that you can complete. An outline of how to complete each of these is also below:

Act I	Solution	Reward
From the very beginning	Complete all there is to do before the first week ends Read the first four panels of chapter one by June 24th —————— As of July 7 TNT have amended the requirement for this achievement to the below: ‘Joined in the first week‘	+10 Points
Time is of the Essence (1/3)	Gather 50 Void Essences Gather 50 Void Essences from June 27 onwards. You can collect a maximum of 10 essences per day by visiting maps in Neopia (as outlined in the Essence Guide below)	+10 Points
Time is of the Essence (2/3)	Gather 150 Void Essences Only can complete once Time is of the Essence 1/3 is completed	+10 Points
Time is of the Essence (3/3)	Gather 200 Void Essences Only can complete once Time is of the Essence 2/3 is completed	+10 Points
Rift Rewarder	Purchase 15 unique prizes Redeem your accumulated points for 15 unique items from the story prize shop	+10 Points
Not My Problem…	Attend a Seasonal Event	+10 Points
Once all Achievements have been reached you will receive Recovering Faellie Foreground + 100 Plot Points

Act II	Solution	Reward
Go with the Flow Complete Dr. Landelbrot’s Voidworks with no mistakes	Complete Dr. Landelbrot’s mini-game without making any mistakes. +10  Extra Points for final plot prizes.	+10 Points
Tea-riffic Job! (1/3) Complete Tavi’s Quest 5/5 times	Complete Tavi’s Quest 5/5 times Complete a total of 5 item quests for Tavi’s Tea.	+10 Points
Tea-riffic Job! (2/3) Complete Tavi’s Quest 10/10 times	Complete Tavi’s Quest 10/10 times Complete a total of 10 item quests for Tavi’s Tea.	+10 Points
Tea-riffic Job! (3/3) Complete Tavi’s Quest 15/15 times	Complete Tavi’s Quest 15/15 times Complete a total of 15 item quests for Tavi’s Tea.	+10 Points
Fight Fire with Fire	Equip one of your Neopets with one of the items you receive as a reward for fighting enemy Shades and use it in battle. For example: A Voider.	+10 Points
Once all Achievements have been reached you will receive Sleeping Styx Foreground + 100 Plot Points

Act III	Solution	Reward
Lucky Guess	Find hidden prize and escape while lost	+10 Points
Pet the Doglefox	View Chapter 8, Page 3 of the comic and click the Doglefox in the top panel on the left side of its neck/chin.	+10 Points
Towering Defender	Complete X/5 rounds w/o losing any resources	+10 Points
Honourary Protector of Altador
Perceptive Paleographer	Find the 7 hidden notes relating to the secret tunnel	+10 Points
Locked Out
Beat Vira
Paw-er of Friendship	Win a game of Doglefetch	+10 Points

Essence Locations:

Below are the locations that the essences can be found per day. Be sure to come back to our The Void Within Plot Guide, daily to find your next locations!

UPDATE: As of July 8th 2024, the 10 Void Essence can be found in a series of locations. These are at random each day but at the same location for all users. Sketched Neo will be posting daily at the top of this guide where the locations are.
A total list of these locations are:

Altador Brightvale Darigan Citadel Faerie City Faerieland Haunted Woods Kiko Lake Krawk Island Kreludor Lutari Island Maraqua Meri Acres Farms Meridell Meridell Castle Moltara Caves Moltara City Mystery Island Neopia Central Neopian Bazaar Neopian Marketplace Neopian Plaza

Neovia Qasala Roo Island Sakhmet Shenkuu Terror Mountain: Happy Valley Terror Mountain: Ice Caves Terror Mountain: Top of the Mountain The Deserted Fairground The Lost City of Geraptiku The Lost Desert The Ruins of Maraqua Tyrannia Tyrannian Plateau Virtupets Space Station: Hangar Virtupets Space Station: Recreation Deck Virtupets Space Station: Supply Deck Warf Wharf

Reserve Barracks Battling and Hospital Volunteering:

NOTE: Battling and Hostpital Shifts paused as part of the Plot Pause on November 9th, however they have since resumed as of the 4th of August

From July 8 2024 Chapter 2 of the Story revealed that the Battle for Brightvale I had begun. From this Battledome activity (at the Reserve Barracks) became available.

As well as this, you can volunteer at the Neo Hospital to aid in caring for wounded pets from the battle in 6 hour shifts.

With either of these options you are able to participate in both at the same time. However a Neopet is unable to battle if they are occupied volunteering at the Hospital for the 6 hour shift.
As of July 10, you can volunteer x2 Pets that currently aren’t in a battle. Based on this it appears you will now be able to now be able to gain 160 maximum points volunteering.

Prizes for each of these activities are as below:

Hospital

+60 Points per hospital shift, as well as a random prize from the pool.

Prior to August 4th Hospital Shifts were +20 Points per hospital shift, as well as a random prize from the pool.

Battling

Each battle that is completed will award +10 Points regardless of the difficulty.
Each battle set has a wave of 4, so the possibility is +40 per battle set if you win all. In the event you are unable to beat the final opponent you can start a new battle set to make up the points. TNT have said that there is a maximum of +200 points for battling each day, which if winning all 5 in a set would equate to 20 battles.

Points Breakdown:

From the start of Chapter 8, there is a maximum point possible total of 3000 per chapter. Some of the below allocation will sit now as per the Chapter maximum

Source	Total Points Possible
Story and Comics	174
Void Essences (Including Weekly Points)	9,990
Battling	25,050
Achievements	490
Mini Games	955
Hospital Volunteering	22,740
Void Essence Community Goal	300
Chapter Maximums (3000 per Chapter)	14,000

Point Breakdown Year Chooser:

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