Stone Land

> Whenever I grow fatigued, I have this annoying tendency to unconsciously destroy things… I came to the Mystic Islands specifically to alleviate my fatigue. Yet, I still find myself tired. And, before I know it, everything around me is in ruin…
>
> -Shiva, about his island

## Stone Land

* Pre-renovation
* Post-renovation

## COMPLETION REWARDS

### First

x150 Coins, x2 Rainbow Bombs, x2 Fireworks, x2 Bombs, x1 Bazooka, x1 Bow and Arrow, and x1 Hammer

## MISCELLANEOUS

### Game

*Mystic Islands*

**Stone Land** is the fourth chapter of Mystic Islands in the titular game and is the island belonging to Shiva.

It is where The Player, with help from Purrcy, is tasked to renovate it to have a stone-themed park aesthetic.

## Appearance

### Steps

* Prologue (Cutscene only)
* **Step One**: Clean up the rubble (3 Stars)
* **Step Two/Three**: Place a chair (5 Stars) / Place a table (6 Stars)
* **Step Four**: Prepare food and drinks (5 Stars)
* **Step Five**: Talk to Shiva (2 Stars)
* **Step Six**: Destroy the dilapidated house (5 Stars)
* **Step Seven**: Destroy the house with Shiva (5 Stars)
* **Step Eight**: Clean up the rubble (5 Stars)
* **Step Nine**: Clean up more rubble (4 Stars)
* **Step Ten**: Build a foundation for the house (6 Stars)
* **Step Eleven**: Place a bench (5 Stars)
* **Step Twelve**: Finish the foundation for the house (6 Stars)
* **Step Thirteen**: Build a house (8 Stars)
* **Step Fourteen**: Clean up the remaining rubble (5 Stars)
* **Step Fifteen**: Clean up the ground (6 Stars)
* **Step Sixteen/Seventeen**: Drink cart (5 Stars) / Boat (5 Stars)
* **Step Eighteen**: Talk to Shiva (2 Stars)
* **Step Nineteen**: Come up with a good idea (2 Stars)
* **Step Twenty/Twenty One**: Place a flower bed (8 Stars) / Place a tree (8 Stars)
* **Step Twenty Two/Twenty Three**: Place some fencing (5 Stars) / Place an outdoor lighting (6 Stars)
* **Step Twenty Four/Twenty Five**: Place some more fencing (6 Stars) / Turn on the light (4 Stars)
* **Step Twenty Six**: Talk to Shiva (2 Stars)
* **Step Twenty Seven**: Build a clock tower (6 Stars)
* **Step Twenty Eight**: Finish the clock tower (8 Stars)
* **Step Twenty Nine**: Report to Meowlin (3 Stars)

## Quotes

### Purrcy

* "If Meowlin finds out the island is a wreck…"
* "He might reduce our snack rations…"
* "[username], hurry up and start cleaning up the place!"
* "[username], that was a nice self-introduction."
* "I didn't know that about your background."
* "Now, that's a nice chair!"
* "You can appreciate a good chair, too, right?"
* "Heheh."
* "Hurry up and make some food Shiva likes."
* "What kind of food do you like, [username]?"
* "I love canned tuna. I expect you to remember that, by the way."
* "When I said that, I meant "you better bring me some!""
* "I told you I love canned tuna, didn't I?"
* "Hey, [username]…I don't see any canned tuna!"
* "We're gonna tear down this wrecked house."
* "It's the death penalty if you skip out on work!"
* "I'll show you my super cool special technique!"
* "I was sure my special technique would work…"
* "I can only use Super Miracle Purrcy Punch once a day."
* "[username], my special technique is a trade secret, by the way."
* "Shiva can throw a mean punch, huh?"
* "How about you, [username]? How's your right hook?"
* "It's still not as cool as mine, though."
* "My paws hurt from stepping on all this rubble…"
* "We've almost got all the rubble cleaned up."
* "First, we should make a base for the new house."
* "It should be sturdy enough to hold up a hundred people!"
* "[username], hurry up with that bench!"
* "If Shiva breaks anything else, it's gonna be all your fault!"
* "This is no time to be relaxing on the bench!"
* "Hurry up and finish the foundation for the house!"
* "Ever heard of Nyamazon?"
* "I'm a Nyamazon Prime member."
* "Nyamazon boxes are so warm and comfy. They're perfect for taking naps in."
* "My poor paws can't take much more."
* "Hurry and clean up the rubble."
* "This island is split in two, huh?"
* "You think Shiva did this?"
* "Not even my Super Miracle Punch could do this much damage."
* "That's right, this is meow-nd control. Heheh."
* "It's so easy for me to control your thoughts, [username]."
* "Where's my grape drink?!"
* "Hurry up and go buy me one!"
* "You better not push me in."
* "I'm unfriending you if you even think about it."
* "You know, I can't swim, right?"
* "You should finish your assignment the day you get it."
* "Don't wait until tomorrow."
* "If you do, it's the death penalty for you."
* "Good job actually doing your assignment."
* "I was sure you were going to slack off."
* "Hurry up and place a fence, would you?"
* "If you don't, Shiva might get tired again!"
* "Think I can climb the tree one more time?
* "I really wanted to climb that tree…"
* "I really like climbing things, you know?"
* "You've gotta place a fence here, too!"
* "You're not allowed to climb it , though. That would be dangerous."
* "Go ahead and turn on the light."
* "You probably shouldn't touch the light."
* "…It was really hot."
* "Light bulbs can get really hot when they're left on."
* "Let's make a big, tall clock tower."
* "Why do you think Shiva wants a clock tower?"
* "[username], can you ask for me later?"
* "I don't want to hear about worlds being destroyed..."
* "Don't you like funny stories better?"
* "[username], tell me a funny story."
* "I'm glad Shiva's feeling good."
* "Let's hurry and report to Meowlin."
* "We were supposed to just check up on the place, but we spent a lot of time here."
* "Hi there, Shiva."
* "We were worried if you trashed the place again."
* ”[username], let's relax for a bit!"

### Shiva

* "Oh…"
* "Everything is in ruin…"
* "Please, forgive me…"
* "A tendency to unconsciously destroy things…"
* "I am a pitiful excuse of a Destruction Deity…"
* "Ah, this fatigue will not fade…"
* "I feel the need for destruction…"
* "Destruction, destruction, destruction…"
* "What is this pleasantly sweet aroma?"
* "I do believe I am famished."
* "Ah…"
* "I feel less fatigued now…"
* "[username], would you like to take a moment of respite with me?"
* "Allow me to assist you with my destructive powers…"
* "That brief spell of respite has somewhat left me less fatigued…"
* "Leave the destruction to me…"
* "Perhaps, I, too, should have added some vocal flourish to my attack…"
* "Super Miracle…"
* "I attempted to devise a name for my own special move…"
* "However, it only left me fatigued…"
* "Did I tell you? I adore sweet things."
* "[username], what kind of things do you enjoy?"
* "I feel somewhat refreshed."
* "Climbing the stairwell has left me fatigued…"
* "At this rate, I'll never restrain my appetite for destruction…"
* "This bench is superbly comfortable…"
* "Whew…I feel somewhat refreshed…"
* "Had you been but a moment later, I fear I would have destroyed everything…"
* "What a splendid abode..."
* "It is supremely well-made…"
* "Even I would have trouble destroying it on a whim…"
* "Oh, this island is split in twain…"
* "I have destroyed even this beautiful island…"
* "Meow-nd control isn't real?"
* "Hehe, we'll see…"
* "Ah, what a beautiful scenery…"
* "It melts my fatigue away…"
* "What lies beyond the horizon, I wonder..?"
* "Ah, I grow fatigued again…"
* "If only I could do away with this fatigue…"
* "I would like an orange-flavored beverage…"
* "An island full of greenery…"
* "I am simply exuberant…"
* "And already, I feel less fatigued…"
* "Gazing upon these flowers sets my mind at ease."
* "Would you like to gaze upon the flowers with me?"
* "[username], what kind of flowers do you favor?"
* "Hohoho!"
* "I feel splendid!"
* "I owe you both my gratitude!"
* "No jests from you either, [username]."
* "Or I will have to destroy you!"
* "Hohoho."
* "Spending time on this island has left me completely refreshed."
* "This business of destruction no longer interests me."
* "I could stay here forever."
* "Construct me a clock tower with a sizable bell, please."
* "I am looking forward to it."
* "I have no appetite for destruction any longer."
* "It appears this clock tower will be quite large."
* "Destruction? Please, do not utter such frightful words here."
* "I will while away the hours amongst these beautiful flowers."
* "Purrcy, [username], I trust you are well?"
* "Did you think the island would be in ruins by now?"
* "No need for concern. I will not destroy anything again. Hohoho."

### The Player

* "A drink cart?"
* "A boat?"
* "I couldn't think of anything." / "How about we place some plants?"

### Meowlin

* "You were only supposed to check up on this island. But, it seems to have taken quite some time. Was there some kind of problem?"

## Trivia

* This is the first chapter wherein the client (excluding Purrcy during the Private Beach chapter) has already arrived at the island beforehand.
	+ This is also the first chapter in the *Mystic Islands* game wherein the client themselves destroyed their island to its current state. Unlike the previous three islands where it was left abandoned and destroyed before the clients even got there.
		- Shiva reveals it is because of his habit of unconsciously destroying things around him when he gets overfatigued. He also reveals his title as the Destruction Deity.
	+ This is also the first island to have a different colored-sky, taking on a somewhat perpetual sunset afternoon.
	+ This is the first chapter of the *Mystic Islands* game to require less steps to finish than the previous chapter.
* Shiva reveals he likes sweet things.
	+ Shiva also reveals he is a fan of plants and greenery.
	+ It is revealed that Shiva is adept at climbing trees.
	+ Shiva reveals that his job as a Destruction Deity is to help destroy planets for an unmentioned reason, and that the sound of a planet's destruction seconds before its final moments reminds him of the sound of a bell chiming, to which he makes his final request for the player and Purrcy to build him a clock tower with a bell for his island.
	+ Shiva is the first character of the *Mystic Islands* series to willingly resign from his position as the Destruction Deity, even doing a complete 180 and becoming disgusted at the mention of destruction by the end of his island's chapter.
* Like Pengy from *Mystic Mansion*, Shiva's own circumstances has left the Deity in a depressed and apathetic state.
* Unlike with Floria and Cupid, Shiva and Purrcy seem to be already acquainted with each other.
* There is no cutscene following steps two, four, and eight.
	+ Step ten is the first step in either *Mystic* games to cost more than five stars alone, and not in a segmented (i.e. 3 Stars x 2; 6 in total) way, standing at 6 stars.
		- Meanwhile, Step thirteen is the first step to cost 8 stars alone.
* Despite being the offspring of the God of Destruction, Purrcy does not seem to have inherited his powers of destruction. As he was not able to tear down the old house as he expected using his own paw.
	+ Additionally, he calls "his technique" the "Super Miracle Purrcy Punch" and that he "can only use it once a day".
		- Because of this, Shiva is also tempted to name his attacks, as well.
* This is the first time in either *Mystic* games wherein Purrcy says the word "perfect" as it is and not as "purrfect". Specifically, during his idle quotes about Nyamazon boxes.
* This chapter also requires less steps to complete the story compared to the previous chapter.
* Shiva is impressed at the player's handiwork with the house so much that he comments how it is sturdy enough for him to not be able to subconsciously destroy easily.
* Purrcy breaks the fourth wall by asking the player if they were wondering why they were only given one dialogue option when asked about what were missing that started with a D and a B, respectively. As the player, at this instance, is forced to answer "A drink cart?" and "A boat?", to which Purrcy reasons, saying how it's thanks to him mind-controlling the player.

### Cultural References

* *Shiva* is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin with several meanings, including "lucky," "auspicious," and "pure".
	+ In Hinduism, Shiva is an unfathomably powerful god, using his gifts to control time and transform the universe.
* Purrcy mentions how boxes from Nyamazon are the best.
	+ Nyamazon (and Nyamazon Prime) are both nods to Amazon and Amazon Prime, respectively. Using the play on words of "nya", the Japanese onomatopoeia for "meow", and *Amazon*, the online shopping site, or *Amazon Prime*, the paid subscription service for *Amazon* users.
	+ Purrcy saying how he just *has* to be inside an empty box is a reference to how real-life cats share the same tendency.
* Shiva saying how greenery helps lessen his fatigue is a reference to how the color green, usually associated with plants, in real life helps people relax.

### Continuity

* This is the first chapter in Mystic Islands wherein Meowlin gives the player a hint of regarding its resident from the last cutscene of the previous chapter.
	+ He remarks how Shiva in particular is almost on par with him in terms of the two's powers.
		- As Shiva reveals how he is the Destruction Deity, he is seemingly a slightly tamer version of Meowlin, the God of Destruction, who has more control over his own powers compared to the former.
* Purrcy brings up the frightening consequences of disobeying Meowlin again. But, this time, his greatest fear of what Meowlin could do is, at worst, reduce his and the player's snack rations.
	+ Snack rations were also first discussed during the Flower Garden chapter.
* Purrcy almost introduces the player as his servant again.
* Purrcy mentioning how he loves canned tuna in one of his idle quotes may be a callback to when he mentions collecting canned tuna from around the world as his hobby back in Zeus's Room in the *Mystic Mansion*.
* This is the third chapter wherein the client has offered to help with the renovation of the island and the second to have the client actually help.
	+ Floria first offered her assistance during the Flower Garden chapter but was insisted to relax.
	+ Cupid offered to help paint some of the equipment but failed the first two times.
	+ Shiva now offers to help tear down the old building as compensation for adding onto Purrcy and the Player's workload.
* Purrcy admits to having cat-like features despite denying being a cat again.
	+ In this case, he comments how his paw hurts after attempting to punch the old building.
	+ This is also the first time in the Mystic Islands game wherein Purrcy vehemently denies being a cat while admitting that he has cat-like tendencies.

## Errors

* Purrcy's idle quotes refer to the two chairs as a singular chair.
* Purrcy's cutscene dialogue says ”food and drink" rather than "food and drinks".
	+ The instructions say "Place food and drinks" without specifying "on the table".
		- The following cutscene where Shiva also mentions the "food and drinks" has drinks spelled in its singular form.
* Shiva's idle quote about having tried to devise an attack name for his powers of destruction is grammatically incorrect. It is written as "I attempted" than "I've attempted" or "I have attempted".
* Purrcy's idle quote about the foundation of the house needing to be sturdy enough to be able to hold a hundred people has his dialogue spell "sturdy" as "study".
* Shiva keeps describing his unintentional destruction as "unconscious" rather than "subconscious".
* Steps sixteen and seventeen only say "drink cart" and "boat", without specifying if it's "to place/to build"/etc."
* The "place a tree" step indicates that the player should only place a singular tree, as opposed to the multiple trees in the task's icon.
* Shiva's idle quote, "[username], what kind of flowers do you favor?", has the word "do" written as "to".