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Research/Stillwater
From A Tale in the Desert
University of Architecture
Accepting Donations
Basic Metal Treatment
- Acid - 11/1000
- Iron - 5000/5000
- Copper - 3412/5000
- Gold - 0/2000
- Zinc - 0/2000
- Lithium - 0/2000
- Strontium - 146/2000
- Titanium - 0/2000
- Salts of Copper - 0/2000
- Salts of Titanium - 0/2000
- Salts of Zinc - 0/2000
- Salts of Gold - 0/2000
- Distillation Coil, 8200+ Quality - 2/2
- Distillation Coil, 7000+ Quality - 10/10
- Distillation Coil, 6000+ Quality - 25/25
- Copper Pipe - 0/1000
- Arsenic - 0/1000
- Cabbage Juice - 1282/30000
- Cactus Sap - 503/25000
- Coal - 1021/25000
- Gravel - 5000/5000
- Lime - 0/10000
- Potash - 0/5000
- Salt - 290/3000
- Saltpeter - 22123/25000
- Sulfur - 3810/25000
Gearbox Design
- Small Gears - 250/250
- Medium Gears - 100/100
- Large Gears - 40/50
- Bearings - 0/2000
- Oil - 21069/50000
Obelisk Construction 2
- Iron 200/200
- Platinum 62/62
- Mirrors 0/16
- Pewter 39/39
- Strontium 110/110
- Leeks 1900/1900
- Candles 100/100
Pyramid Construction
- Linen 700/700
- Copper Wire 70/70
- Limestone 700/700
- Oyster Shell Marble 0/70
- Small Diamond 700/700
- Glass Rods 0/70
- Medium Stones 70/70
Stonemasonry 2
- Oyster Shell Marble - 0/200
- White Alabaster - 0/100
- Blue Pearl Marble - 0/50
- Powdered Diamond - 1000/1000
- Powdered Ruby - 0/1000
- Powdered Emerald - 0/1000
- Powdered Topaz - 0/1000
- Powdered Sapphire - 0/1000
Wood Treatment
- Boards - 8604/50000
- Ash - 11/1500
- Potash - 0/1500
- Lime - 255/2000
- Lead - 500/500
- Saltpeter - 5000/5000
- Sulfur - 5000/5000
- Petroleum - 5000/5000
- Oil - 10000/10000
- Beeswax - 6390/10000
Research Completed
Alternative Fuels
Improved Brick Rack Construction
Masonry
Mining
Obelisk Construction
Stonemasonry
Stonecutting
University of Art and Music
Accepting Donations
Advanced Blacksmithing 2
- Quality 9500+ Hatchets 0/5
- Quality 9000+ Hatchets 0/10
- Quality 8000+ Hatchets 0/25
- Quality 9500+ Shovels 0/5
- Quality 9000+ Shovels 0/10
- Quality 8000+ Shovels 0/25
- Quality 9000+ Resin wedges 0/10
- Quality 8500+ Resin wedges 0/25
- Copper 2500/2500
- Iron 2500/2500
- Brass 1000/1000
- Bronze 1000/1000
- Steel 1000/1000
- Sun Steel 500/500
- Moon Steel 500/500
- Thoth's Metal 500/500
- Water Metal 250/250
- Metal Blue 250/250
- Octec's Alloy 250/250
- Anvil Bed 0/500
Airship Construction
- Silk Cloth - 0/800
- Canvas - 500/1600
- Linen - 134/1600
- Water Metal Strap - 0/100
- Aluminum Strap - 0/400
- Rope - 0/2000
- Pliable, Fireproof Blonde Boards - 0/4000
Chromatic Touch
- Linen - 0/1000
- Silk Cloth - 0/100
- Light Blue Paint - 0/926
- Beige Paint - 0/344
- Snow Paint - 0/1771
- Powder Blue Paint - 0/710
- Light Slate Gray Paint - 0/1545
- Medium Orchid Paint - 0/1617
- White Smoke Paint - 0/1025
- Honey Dew Paint - 0/840
- Pink Paint - 0/1495
- Tan Paint - 0/1090
- Blue Paint - 0/1346
- Light Sea Green Paint - 0/771
- Gray Paint - 0/985
- Gainsboro Paint - 0/1104
- Dark Blue Paint - 0/948
- Green Yellow Paint - 0/1405
- Light Golden Rod Yellow Paint - 0/1353
- Cornflower Blue Paint - 0/711
- Sandy Brown Paint - 0/1177
- Plum Paint - 0/1279
- Cornsilk Paint - 0/1626
- Dark Sea Green Paint - 0/650
- Orange Paint - 0/666
- Old Lace Paint - 0/177
- Misty Rose Paint - 0/1561
- Dark Olive Green Paint - 0/923
- Mint Cream Paint - 0/1540
Crystal Acoustics
- Fine Glass Rod - 0/100
- Heavy Lead Bowl - 0/20
- Canvas - 0/1000
- Water in Jugs - 0/2000
- Linen - 0/1000
- Steel Sheeting - 0/100
- Iron Bars - 0/100
- Quicksilver - 0/150
- White Sand - 0/1000
- Silk Cloth - 0/40
- Mountain Marble - 0/5
- Aluminum Powder - 0/500
- Mirror - 0/10
- Concrete - 0/4000
- Rabbit Pelt - 0/200
- Beeswax - 0/2000
- Cactus Sap - 0/300
Pyrotechnic Mortar Construction
- Firebricks - 8000/8000
- Charcoal - 4000/4000
- Gunpowder - 2000/2000
- Aluminum - 400/400
- Papyrus Paper - 0/1000
Pyramid Construction
- Linen - 0/700
- Copper Wire - 70/70
- Limestone - 700/700
- Oyster Shell Marble - 0/70
- Small Sapphire - 700/700
- Glass Rods - 2/70
- Large Quartz - 70/70
Raeli Pottery
- Clay Bricks - Main Chamber - 15000/15000
- Copper Wire - Mechanism Tensioner - 250/250
- Moonsteel Sheeting - Heat Reflector Research - 0/125
- Small Gear - Drivetrain - 0/100
- Bearings - Driveshaft - 0/50
- Cement - Platform - 0/50
- CutStone - Counterweight - 0/50
- Rope - Countertensioner - 0/50
- Crucible - Collection Oven - 25/25
- Glass Pipe - Thermostatic Regulator - 0/25
- Medium Gear - Drivetrain Attachment Point - 0/25
- Iron Bar - Base Housing - 0/25
- Shovel Blade - Collector - 0/25
- Pinch Roller - Crushing Mechanism - 0/25
- 2000+ quality Carpentry Blade - 1/1
- 3000+ quality Carpentry Blade - 1/1
- 4000+ quality Carpentry Blade - 1/1
- 5000+ quality Carpentry Blade - 1/1
- 6000+ quality Carpentry Blade - 1/1
- Royal Palm Resin - 2588/10000
- Mini Palmetto Resin - 4141/10000
- Miniature Fern Palm Resin - 1525/10000
- Bottle Tree Resin - 5383/10000
- Umbrella Palm Resin - 1474/10000
- Hawthorn Resin - 572/10000
- Folded Birch Resin - 1256/10000
- Pratyeka Tree Resin - 215/10000
- Spindle Tree Resin - 2502/10000
- Locust Palm Resin - 2296/10000
- Coconut Palm Resin - 1845/10000
- Butterleaf Tree Resin - 598/10000
- Kaeshra Resin - 2066/10000
- Giant Cricklewood Resin - 1240/10000
- Ranyahn Resin - 503/10000
- Cinnar Resin - 912/10000
- Delta Palm Resin - 1321/10000
- Cerulean Blue Resin - 1799/10000
- Gearbox B76-B96 D151-D189 G387-476 - 0/2
- Gearbox A194-A248 D149-D183 G157-G192 - 0/2
- Gearbox B429-B541 D378-D461 G156-G189 - 0/2
- Gearbox B200-B242 E296-E385 G313-G404 - 0/2
- Gearbox B332-B405 D302-D393 G251-G326 - 0/2
- Gearbox A421-A526 D481-D592 G133-G173 - 0/2
- Gearbox A445-A547 D269-D347 H446-H571 - 0/2
Research Completed
Advanced Blacksmithing
Advanced Glassblowing
Blacksmithing
Glassblowing
Mass Production of Color
Taxidermy
The Science of Color
University of Body
Accepting Donations
Beer Brewing
- Barley (raw) - 1000/20000
- Malt (raw) - 11000/20000
- Honey - 41554/50000
Pyramid Construction
- Linen 502/700
- Copper Wire 70/70
- Limestone 700/700
- Yellow Alabaster 0/70
- Small Emerald 700/700
- Glass Rods 70/70
- Large Ruby 34/70
Research Completed
Advanced Charcoal Production
Aromatics
Basic Charcoal Production
Controlled Burn
Dowsing
University of Harmony
Accepting Donations
Advanced Metallurgy 5
- Metal Blue - 0/700
- Steel - 0/1000
- Cerulean Blue Resin - 0/500
Chariot Repair 2
- Bricks - 3404/2000000
- Boards - 13/200000
- Rope - 1/100000
- Canvas - 0/25000
- Linen - 0/10000
- Cut Stone - 0/25000
- Cable - 0/1000
Pyramid Construction
- Linen - 1/700
- Copper Wire -70/70
- Limestone - 700/700
- Yellow Alabaster Marble - 0/70
- Small Topaz - 700/700
- Glass Rods - 0/70
- Large Topaz - 22/70
Research Completed
Advanced Metallurgy
Advanced Metallurgy 2
Advanced Metallurgy 3
Advanced Metallurgy 4
Casting
Chariot Repair
Deep Well Construction
Fine Casting
Metallurgy
Metallurgy 2
Metallurgy 3
University of Leadership
Accepting Donations
Papyrus Paper Fabrication
- Papyrus 1047/4000
- Medium Gears 50/50
- Cut Stone 800/800
- Pinch Roller 12/12
- Linen 800/800
Pyramid Construction
- Linen 0/700
- Copper Wire 70/70
- Limestone 700/700
- Mud Granite 0/70
- Small Ruby 700/700
- Glass Rods 2/70
- Large Sapphire 6/70
Stellae Construction
- Cut Stone 1761/2000
- Dried Papyrus 48/5000
- Clay 10000/10000
Research Completed
Guild Construction
Sign Construction
University of Thought
Accepting Donations
Advanced Chemistry
- Ash - 400/400
- Potash - 0/200
- Lime - 200/200
- White Sand - 1200/1200
- Firebricks - 3600/3600
- Glass Jars - 0/100
- Quality 1000+ Distillation Coils - 0/30
- Quality 1500+ Distillation Coils - 0/15
- Quality 2000+ Distillation Coils - 0/5
- Gold Wire - 1000/1000
Distillation
- Copper Sheeting - 500/500
- Small Gears - 100/100
- Thermometer - 19/30
- Distillation Coil 5000+ Quality - 0/1
- Distillation Coil 4000+ Quality - 0/5
- Distillation Coil 3000+ Quality - 0/25
- Gold Wire - 5000/6000
- Glass Jars 0/200
- Wine with at least 6% alcohol - 0/100
- Wine with at least 12% alcohol - 0/100
- Wine with at least 6 tannin - 0/100
- Beer of any type - 0/30
- Dry Beer of any type - 0/30
- Potent Beer - 0/30
- Dry, Potent Beer - 0/30
- Very Potent Beer - 0/30
- Dry, Very Potent Beer - 0/30
Pyramid Construction
- Linen - 0/700
- Copper Wire - 70/70
- Limestone - 700/700
- White Travertine - 0/70
- Small Quartz - 700/700
- Glass Rods - 0/70
- Large Emerald - 4/70
Toxin Extraction
- Dueling Serpents Mushrooms - 14/40
- Scorpions Brood Mushrooms - 2/600
- Brain Mushrooms - 40/150
- Razor's Edge Mushrooms - 1/200
- Ra's Awakening Mushrooms - 9/80
- Heaven's Torrent Mushrooms - 0/40
- Beer Kettle Kit - 0/300
- Thermometer - 0/25
- Oil - 30000/30000
Water Mining
- Glass Pipe - 12/400
- Large Gear - 20/20
- Copper Strap - 300/300
- Pulley - 150/150
Research Completed
Basic Chemistry
Hive Optimization
Neutralization
Structural Pottery
University of Worship
Accepting Donations
Avian Selection
- Cut Stone - 0/2500
- Barley (raw) - 0/20000
- Dried Flax - 2500/2500
Entomology
- Sheet Glass - 19/150
- Dirt - 2000/2000
- Linen - 800/800
- Cabbage - 4000/4000
- Thermometer - 20/20
Gardening
- Sheet Glass - 229/300
- Saltpeter - 1000/1000
- Dirt - 10000/10000
- Water in Jugs - 3000/3000
Herbiculture
- 1000 Common Sage Herb
- 1000 Common Rosemary Herb
- 700 Tsangto Herb
- 700 Sorrel Herb
- 343 Sweetflower Herb
- 343 Sugar Cane Herb
- 49 Sky Gladalia Herb
- 49 Moon Aloe Herb
- 7 Naranga Herb
- 7 Mandrake Root Herb
- 100 Any kind of Moss
- 49 Green Moss
- 7 Hairy Moss
- 7 Calico Moss
- 7 Phosphorescent Moss
- 7 Striped, Calico Moss
- 7 Calico, Reticulated Moss
- 7 Striped, Reticulated Moss
Modern Sheep Farming
- Cabbage - 20000/20000
- Garlic - 0/20000
- Onions - 20000/20000
- Linen - 0/2000
- Grain Spirits of Water - 100/100
- Wood Spirits of Water - 100/100
- High-Ascorbin Thistle - 100/100
- High-Biotin Thistle - 100/100
- High-Carotene Thistle - 100/100
- High-Folin Thistle - 100/100
- High-Niacin Thistle - 100/100
- High-Pyroxidine Thistle - 100/100
- High-Thiamine Thistle - 100/100
- Rigid Black Boards - 0/5000
- Rigid Nontoxic Boards - 0/5000
- Rigid White Boards - 0/5000
Myrmecology
- Queen Ant - 4/7
- Fresh (Same Week) Leaves - 1000/1000
- Semi-Fresh (Same of previous Week) Leaves - 1000/1000
- Sand - 5000/5000
- Red Sand - 5000/5000
- White Sand - 5000/5000
- Clay - 5000/5000
- Dirt - 5000/5000
- Sheet Glass - 0/400
- Iron Bars - 0/400
- Thermometer - 0/100
- Nontoxic, Termite Resistant Boards - 5000/5000
Pyramid Construction
- Linen - 0/700
- Copper Wire - 70/70
- Limestone - 700/700
- Canary Granite - 0/70
- Cuttable Stone - 700/700
- Glass Rods - 0/70
- Large Diamond - 54/70
Xenobotany
- Dirt - 300/1000
- Water in Jugs - 1000/1000
- Catfish - 1382/3000
- Tilapia Fish - 412/3000
- Perch Fish - 2294/3000
- 0/7 Lily of the Sea Bulb:Red middle stamen
- 0/7 Lily of the Sea Bulb:Petals half green
- 7/7 Lily of the Sea Bulb:Normal size
- 0/7 Lily of the Sea Bulb:Giant x2
Research Completed
Advanced Animal Husbandry
Advanced Horticulture
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry
Barley Cultivation
Beekeeping
Horticulture
Viticulture
Regional Research Guilds
S.O.S. Projects Updated 7/6/09
