Contribution is a type of currency that can be earned through certain actions and exploration within a region.
Acquired Contribution can be used in various ways, such as hiring workers or purchasing special items from each region's Contribution shop.
Spent Contribution can also be recovered by selling items purchased with it back to the shop.

You have obtained a new life skill tool.
Press [Esc] to open your inventory and press [Space] to equip it.
It can be quickly equipped and unequipped via the quick slot menu by holding [F2].

You can cook with a variety of utensils and ingredients to prepare meals that restore your Health and Spirit.
You can follow recipes acquired through knowledge in taverns or residential areas, or experiment freely and select ingredients to cook without a set recipe.

You can use a cauldron to craft elixirs that aid in combat and exploration.
Follow a recipe and add the required ingredients to begin the alchemy process.
You can also transmute rare minerals, such as platinum and gold bars, by visiting the witches in each region.

You can use a cauldron to craft various elixirs or dyes by adding materials to it. Follow a recipe or try crafting something new by using the Improvise function.

When using a cauldron to craft dyes, the final color depends on the combination of materials used. Follow recipes closely to achieve your desired results.

You can use a cauldron to craft dyes.
Approach a cauldron and press [Craft] to light a fire,
then press [Craft] to craft a dye.

You can follow set recipes or improvise using the materials in your inventory.

To begin certain research projects, specific knowledge may be required.
Talk with researchers and help resolve their concerns to learn the fundamentals of their field and start a new research project related to it.

You can obtain various materials by hunting and skinning animals, some of which can be used for crafting.

You can refine equipment by bringing the required materials to a smithy. If your gear is not performing as it should, the forge's fire will reveal its true potential.

You can use a grindstone or an anvil to reinforce your equipment.
Grindstones increase the attack power of your weapon, while anvils boost the defense of your armor.
The effects of reinforcement gradually deplete during combat.

Livestock Fences facilitate the illicit trade of animals.
They accept livestock such as cows, goats, sheep, pigs, ducks, and chickens.
Approach a fence while carrying or riding the animal you wish to sell to begin a transaction.

Horse Fences facilitate the illicit trade of horses.
They accept any horse, regardless of its breed or origin.
Approach a fence while riding the horse you wish to sell to begin a transaction.

Wagon fences facilitate the illicit trade of wagons.
They accept any wagon, regardless of its type or origin.
Approach a fence while driving the wagon you wish to sell to begin a transaction.

You can open a strongbox at a bank to safely store gold bars and silver.
Once deposited, select a strategy to automatically invest and earn returns on your gold bars.
The Previous Investments menu shows the progress of your investment and allows you to switch strategies to maximize your assets. However, switching strategies may require a cooldown period.

You can use a logging axe to cut down trees.
Select the logging axe in your inventory and press [Space] to equip it.
Hold [Ctrl] to aim at a tree, then press [LMB] to chop it down.
You can also approach a tree and press [LMB] to chop it down.

Skills such as Turning Slash can also be used to fell trees, but using an axe is much more efficient.

You can use logging axes to cut down trees for timber. Timber is a vital resource used for crafting and upgrading gear.
Higher-grade axes can significantly increase logging speed and efficiency.

You can use a mallet to drive protruding objects into place.
Equip the mallet and press [Ctrl] to aim at the target and [LMB] to hammer it into place.

You can use a shovel to uncover rare items buried underground.
Equip the shovel and press [Shovel] in select areas to dig up hidden items.

You can use a pickaxe to break apart rocks or minerals and obtain ores and jewels.
Equip the pickaxe and press [Ctrl] to aim at the target and [LMB] to start mining.

You can use a broom to sweep up dust and leaves.
Equip the broom and press [Ctrl] to aim at a dirty spot and press [LMB] to clean it.

You can use a sprayer to water crops in your garden.
Press [F2] to equip it from the ranged weapon tab,
then hold [Q] to aim and press [RMB] to spray water.
Watering your crops will speed up their growth and allow you to harvest them much sooner.

You can use a fishing rod to catch a variety of different fish living in the rivers, lakes, and oceans of Pywel.
Press [F2] to equip it from the ranged weapon slot.
Hold [Q] to aim at the water, then release [Q] to cast your bait.
Fish of common to rare types can be caught and primarily serve as ingredients for restoring Health. Using a Fine Fishing Rod allows you to fish more efficiently.

You can catch fish at watersides by Fishing.
At a Fishing spot, face the direction of the water and press [Q] to fish.

Large fish cannot be stored in your inventory.
Take the fish to a tackle vendor to sell it at a high price.
You may obtain ingredients, along with rare items the fish had swallowed when you sell it.

You can dig with a shovel to uncover rare items buried underground.
Select the shovel in your inventory and press [Space] to equip it.
Press [Shovel] in select areas to start digging and uncover hidden items.

Skyroot grows deep within the earth and cannot be obtained without special equipment.
Equip a shovel and dig in the area where it grows to unearth it.

Mercury is a silvery liquid metal that flows like water.
It cannot be collected using ordinary methods, and must first be frozen and solidified for it to be gathered.

Brimstone is a rare alchemy material that can be obtained by concentrating sulfuric gas.
Use Healing Force Palm to seal off all but one of several gas vents.
When gas begins flowing quickly from the unsealed vent, use Nature's Snare to gather and condense the fumes to a single point.
When the gas is sufficiently concentrated, release the snare to crystallize it into brimstone.

Razor clams are shellfish that live deep below coastal flats.
They are tricky to gather because they often hide in small hollows.
To lure one out, sprinkle salt in an area where one appears to be buried.

Wild Ginseng is a slow-growing medicinal plant with an earthy, bitter taste.
Once it has been harvested, it takes some time to find it in the same spot again.

You can place a Sotdae and fill the bird feeder to bond with nearby birds.
Their Trust increases each time they visit and eat their favorite feed.
Once their Trust reaches the maximum level, they can be taken in as pets.