equipment$8–17used in 3 side quests
Fine-tip permanent markers (multi-color)
Permanent ink markers with 0.5-1mm tips that write cleanly on card stock without bleeding or smudging. Multiple colors let you create quick visual sorting systems—color-code by difficulty, season, location type, or completion status.
What to look for
- 1Truly permanent, waterproof ink (test on similar card stock if possible)
- 2At least 6-8 distinct colors for flexible coding systems
- 3Fine tip (under 1mm) so you can fit detailed text on small cards
- 4Quick-drying ink that won't smudge when cards stack immediately
Skip
- "Washable" or erasable markers (they fade and smear with handling)
- Sets with mostly similar shades (three blues don't help organization)
- Tips thicker than 1.5mm that make small text illegible
Used for: color-coding quest card categories for quick sorting · adding completion marks and difficulty ratings to cards · creating visual symbols for seasonal or time-specific quests · marking favorite or high-priority challenges
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
