Thoughtful Pursuits

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Thoughtful Pursuits
Start	Benatauk [63.24, 52.37]
End	Benatauk [63.24, 52.37]
Level	10-80
Category	Secrets of Azeroth
Rewards	2x [Bronze Celebration Token]  [Tricked-Out Thinking Cap] 23 40
Shareable	Yes
Previous	[10-80] Tweasure Hunt
Next	[10-80] A Whiff of Help

Thoughtful Pursuits
Level: 10-80
Benatauk ^{[63.24, 52.37]}
Benatauk ^{[63.24, 52.37]}

Rewards:

2x [Bronze Celebration Token]
 [Tricked-Out Thinking Cap]

23 40

Objectives

Escort Maru through Benetauk^[sic]'s puzzle.

• Ask Maru for a hint (Optional)
• Escort Maru through Benetauk^[sic]'s puzzle (0/100%)
•  [Benatauk's Clue Book] (provided)

Description

Maru has been such a good junior sleuth that it's time to reward her with a Thinking Cap of her own!

I can't just hand one over to her, though, so I've buried the parts she'll need to make one herself. I've hidden the coordinates for each part in riddles. Figure out the riddles to find the hiding places!

Would you escort her to make sure she doesn't run into trouble? You can use my Thinking Cap to help. Also, I'll give you a special clue book that will reveal riddles as you progress.

Rewards

You will receive:

• 23 40
• 2x [Bronze Celebration Token]
•  [Tricked-Out Thinking Cap] (if not acquired from Secrets of Azeroth)

Progress

How's it coming along? Maru isn't giving you any trouble, is she?

Completion

You did it! And look at that big toothy grin on Maru's face. Thank you so much for helping.

Notes

On accept:

Benatauk says: Don't forget to check the clue book for hints on where to go. Have fun!

The Tricked-Out Thinking Cap extra action button becomes available. Benatuk also hands over  [Benatauk's Clue Book], which reads:

Benatuk's Clue Book

+-------------------------------------------
| LOCATION I
+-------------------------------------------
| Look up - do you see?
|
| Bags of air floating forth.
|
| Find their source, start from me:
|
| 7, 11 east and north.
+-------------------------------------------


+-------------------------------------------
| LOCATION II
+-------------------------------------------
| Is long hair or short scars
| your preferred?
|
| Nip-tucks or Snip-trims?
| Lines are blurred.
|
| Clear your head, I dare say
|
| Standing by Isaandrae
|
| Then at -5, 7 get your ears lowered.
+-------------------------------------------


+-------------------------------------------
| LOCATION III
+-------------------------------------------
| Whether companions or combatants
|
| They're still cute, don't you agree?
|
| Start where they are greeted,
|
| Head nine from five, two from three.
+-------------------------------------------

Speak with Maru for extra hints:

My very own Finking Cap! I can't wait! And you're getting one too?

It's da best day ever!

 (Hint) What do you think about the Location 1 clue?

Let me see. I bet, "start from me," means we need to reset da Finking Cap by Unco Benny.

 (Hint) What do you think about the Location 2 clue?

Clear your head... hmmm. Oh! I bet tat's a hint on where we reset da Finking Cap to make sure da coordinates match!

 (Hint) What do you think about the Location 3 clue?

Companions or combatants. Hmmmmmm... Could tat have somefing to do wiff pets, maybe? Oof, dis last part looks like maffs. Ugh!

Use the extra action button while standing at Benatauk to reset to (0, 0), then head to (7, 11) by Isaandrae and Carl Goodup to create  [Benatauk's Crystal Ocular Lenses]:

Maru says: I fink I found somefing!

Maru says: Yay! Crystal lenses!

Note that no interaction is required with NPCs or objects, just getting in range will complete all three of the objectives automatically.

Use the extra action button again to reset, then head to (-5, 7). In the backstage of Fashion Frenzy by Kizi Copperclip, players will create  [Benatauk's Thought Calculating Apparatus]:

Maru says: I fink I found somefing!

Maru says: Yeash! Thought-calculating apparatus! Perfect!

Finally, reset once more, then head toward Taivan at (-4, 1) to create  [Benatauk's Downy Helmet Liner]:

Maru says: I fink I found somefing!

Maru says: Downy helmet liner! So comfy!

Maru says: We have everything now. Let's return to Unco!

Make sure to pet the goodest boy before returning to Benatauk.

Progression

Tutorial (28 Oct)

1.  [10-80] Lost and Busy
2.  [10-80] Tat Big Meanie
3.  [10-80] To da Ruins!
4.  [10-80] Da Stick of Revealing
5.  [10-80] Tweasure Hunt
6.  [10-80] Thoughtful Pursuits
7.  [10-80] A Whiff of Help

Chapter 1

1. (30 Oct)  [30-80] The Great Detective →  [30-80] The "Great" Detective
2. (31 Oct)  [30-80] Tracking Quest →  [30-80] The Trail's Gone Cold
3. (1 Nov)  [30-80] Warn the Detective →  [30-80] Spot the Difference

Chapter 2

1. (6 Nov)  [30-80] Toy Trouble →  [30-80] Operation Toy Rescue
2. (7 Nov)  [30-80] The Final Toy →  [30-80] The Toy Thief

Chapter 3

1. (13 Nov)  [30-80] A Pirate Predicament →  [30-80] Pirate Foods and Superstitions
2. (14 Nov)  [30-80] A Pirate Missive (optional breadcrumb) →  [30-80] Pirate Gastronomy

Chapter 4

1. (20 Nov)  [30-80] Secret in the Sands →  [30-80] Buried Tweasure
2. (21 Nov)  [30-80] Festive Reflections →  [30-80] A Surprising Investigation

Patch changes

• Patch 11.0.5 (2024-10-22): Added.
  

External links

• Wowhead
• WoWDB