YOUR FIRST DAYS AT THE ETCHERY

Songs of Glimmerwick First Days Checklist

Gather your school supplies without wandering back and forth across Wisk. Check off each item, then follow the first steps toward the university garden and music class.

Released Sep 30, 2026Walkthroughs reviewed Oct 1, 2026

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YOUR FIRST ROUTE

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Next on your checklist: Flute. Meet the flute maker first. After collecting the town supplies, return for the finished flute.

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01 / ENROLLMENT

Five things to collect

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Headmistress Abigailia’s enrollment letter starts the route. Speak to Bristlecone at his tree workshop, then visit the three Wisk shops while the flute is made. Return to collect it after the town items. The two launch walkthroughs below agree on these five items and shop locations.

01Flute Bristlecone’s workshopMeet the flute maker first. After collecting the town supplies, return for the finished flute.02Robe Swish & Stitch ClothierVisit the clothier in Wisk and complete the school-supply conversation.03Cauldron Newt’s Eye Potion SupplyCollect your cauldron from the potion shop. Check the starter set before leaving.04Potion Starter Set Newt’s Eye Potion SupplyThis is a separate item from the cauldron, supplied at the same shop.05Skill Trinket Practical PracticeVisit Practical Practice for the enrollment trinket.

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02 / AFTER ENROLLMENT

Where the first week leads

These are early milestones, not a timed speedrun. Read new mail and check your in-game calendar when a class or gathering is mentioned. The checklist is personal; ticking an item does not mean BuildForgeTools has read your game save.

1Meet Dean ClaryAfter arriving at the Etchery, visit Clary to take the university garden assignment.2Prepare the first garden bedsUse the first tilling song, plant the starter seeds and water the prepared soil.3Visit the Common Room gatheringHeather invites new students to the evening gathering. Check your calendar and the in-game clock.4Attend the first music lessonRead the class letter after sleeping. Professor Linnea introduces another tool song.

Making room for your garden?

The Garden Planner lets you record crops and observed harvest days. It leaves unverified prices, growth durations and seasons blank.

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Stuck between milestones?

Short song or practice problem →Missing watering can or unsure what to sell →

SOURCE NOTES

What this checklist is based on

These locations and opening milestones are reported in two published launch playthroughs, not an official item database. The game’s Steam description confirms the September 30 release, classes, quests, music-based spells and university garden, but does not list the five enrollment shops. Game updates can change steps, so follow the current quest journal if it differs.

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QUICK ANSWERS

First-days questions

Why can’t I collect my flute on the first visit?

Bristlecone starts making it after your first conversation. The launch walkthroughs have you collect the other school supplies in Wisk, then return to the workshop for the flute. Check your Back to School quest objective if it has not changed yet.

Do I need to perfect the music mini-game to cast spells?

In the developer’s Demo updates, stars were not required to cast a song and the rhythm mini-game could be skipped. We have not independently retested every spell in the release version; follow the prompts you see in your game.

Does this checklist sync with my game?

No. Checks are stored only in this browser and do not access your game save or sync between devices. Clearing browser storage removes the saved list.