Question 1

Field Notes & Clarifications

Accepted Answer

Survival Guide (Page 2 — Setup)
Setup Step 1 should read:
“Retrieve the Episode One Story Deck.”

Survival Guide (Page 8 — Card Anatomy)
The sentence should read:
“All cards feature an illustration on the back.”
The trailing word “These” following the sentence should be omitted.

Story Card 8 — Filthy Duster
The title is misspelled as “FLITHY DUSTER.” It should read “FILTHY DUSTER.”

Story Card 90 — Dire Dingo
Bone Gnaw prevents Recoup at the end of the next round, not on that character’s next individual turn.
An Ally affected by Bone Gnaw cannot Recoup at the end of the next round, and you lose 1 Meat (if you have any).

Question 2

Do I need to play the earlier games first?

Accepted Answer

No. Volume 2 is a self-contained story with Easter eggs and crossovers for returning players.

Question 3

Recoup — How It Works in Volume 2

Accepted Answer

In Spire’s End: Volume 2, Recoup is handled differently than earlier expectations. It does not occur after each character’s turn. Instead, it happens once at the end of the round, after all Allies and Enemies have acted.

Key Notes:
Recoup triggers one time per round, not per turn
It occurs after the full round is complete
All surviving characters restore HP equal to their Recoup value

This change makes combat more deliberate and unforgiving. Damage carries through the entire round, and the enemy turn sits between you and recovery, making each decision more critical.

Question 4

Bees & Pollen — Results vs. Hive Storage

Accepted Answer

When Finnian rolls a Bee or Pollen, that resource is gained immediately and placed into the Hive.
The discs are simply counters used to track how many Bees and Pollen are currently stored in the Hive. There is no conversion or extra step involved.
Key Notes:
Rolling a Bee = place 1 Bee into the Hive
Rolling Pollen = place 1 Pollen into the Hive
Discs are only used to track what is stored
Bees and Pollen remain in the Hive until they are spent or removed
Unused results are not converted into anything else
Finnian may store up to 4 Bees and 4 Pollen
Think of the Hive as storage. If you gain it, it goes in. If you deploy it, it leaves.

Question 5

What happens if your Hive is full and you roll a Bee or Pollen?

Accepted Answer

If your Hive is at its limit and you gain a Bee or Pollen, you must spend it immediately if able. If you cannot spend it at that time, it is lost and not stored.

Question 6

Are all Allies available at the beginning of the game?

Accepted Answer

No. You begin with Finnian only. The other Allies are introduced and acquired through the story as you progress.

Question 7

What is the setting/theme of Spire's End 2 - Ep 1?

Accepted Answer

A blood-stained western — dust, plains critters, treachery, and tense showdowns, all under the shadow of the Spire in the distance.

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