Legend of Istoria - SideQuest Deck

I ordered this as a Christmas gift my daughter requested. I can say the order arrived quickly and customer service was great. I'm sure she will love it.

I got the SideQuest Deck for my husband and he really loves it! He's been in a bit of a rut lately and has days where even his favorite hobbies feel like a chore, and this has been great to get him up and moving and doing something. And the cards are really cute, which always helps!

Hello! I fell in love with this product the moment I saw it. I knew it would be perfect for me and my fiancée, two burnt out not quite millennial or Gen-Z adults. We love games and the idea of approaching life as heroes with side quests is so wonderful and life changing. It’s a Christmas present for him, so unfortunately no picture. But it’s okay. I’d rather order again when I can and support this business. What a fantastic, lovely, whimsical idea. Keep on keeping on everybody.

This is an awesome deck! I used to be exhausted after teaching all day, and I’d want to come home and just curl up. Now I draw a card on the way home, and get inspired. I’ve written a poem, cooked an awesome meal, done some art. It’s a wonderful creative and motivational tool!

What a wonderful journal! Before using the Hero's Journal, I was using a regular bullet journal. But I wanted to devote more attention and care to a particular long desired goal and I wanted it to be done in the spirit of adventure and fun. This fits that want so perfectly. Thank you! I love the daily pages and the whole concept! And....the side quests are just the right kind of things to keep me balanced and on my journey!

I bought just the Legend of Istoria Side Quest pack as I'm not currently focused on a goal. I wanted something to encourage me to get out and do things on the weekend rather than hang around the house. There are a lot of cards in the deck which was great and the design is cute. They also have a really broad range of "quests" that range from simple & quick to more involved. Some are even more outward focused like the one I got to go pick up trash in the neighborhood. My only negative feedback is the box is ridiculously hard to open to get the cards out. I won't close it back up again as I'm afraid I'll tear the box even more getting it open again

Love using these to help break up a long project with something quick and fun to give my eyes and brain a break. Sometimes if I'm working on the same project for a long time, I get bored. But shuffling/picking one of these sidequest cards as something else to do every 30min or hour is a nice reset as well as reminder to do self-care during the day--and that it is very doable to add fun to your routine/work schedule!

I just received them today and very excited to use. I looked through them all and separated them into different categories "side quest", "challenge", "rewards", and"?".... Normal side quest for days I don't know what to do. The challenge is for days that I need more motivation to do more or do something I'm scared to do. The rewards are for another app I'm using that will periodically tell us to reward ourselves and I never know what to do. Finally the "?" Are the cards that are things I already currently do regularly or can't do without planning (such as board games.....I would have to plan with someone on my days off in advance) and plan on checking back on them every couple of weeks to see if it's something I can return to the deck or I'm still doing it.

This is a Christmas present for my daughter. She has ADHD and thought it looked like it could help her. She doesn’t know but I’m sure she’ll be thrilled.

Came across this and thought it would be a great gift for a friend going through a slump in life. Shipping was quick and arrived exactly as I expected! Going to definitely buy more as great gifts!

My daughter and I have coffee in the morning in different homes, I figured . I pick up two for a choice , message her side quest. If it help , great . Love the prompts . Being human is hard at times. Thanks

Love the different illustrations and choices in the deck. Cards seem like they will hold up nicely overtime too.

It was amazing, I love it

I am in love of my journal!!! I even made a rubber stamp to give myself some extra points for completing the task. Just the fact that it motivated me to spend some me time doing something new was kind of amazing. Day 2 of my journey and I'm already accomplishing goals. The side decks are awesome. Tomorrow it'd a day off social media! Don't hesitate and buy your journal now!

I did my first card yesterday and it was great. I didn't think I could improve on what I was already doing but the cards take my journey to be happy to the next level.

I bought this for my daughter, as a way to encourage her to open up to little changes. She is working on a path (although she doesn't journal) and drawing a daily "side quest" is a fun way to explore an unexpected addition to each day.

Quick delivery. Very good quality cards. I have every deck now and it’s a lot of fun to draw a card when I’m bored and want something fresh to do. I did go through and take out ones I am unable to do for whatever reason first tho. (For example, I have no car, so cleaning my car is an undoable quest) but I had a lot left I could do. I also have a journal that I fill out almost every day. I’ll buy anything new they come out with, honestly.

(I hope 5 is the top score, because I rated you all the Fives!) Due to a sudden, unexpected health crisis, I retired and was put on disability. Depression followed, and I've been having difficulties in taking regular care of my health needs and feeling positive about my current life. I also stopped writing, crafting, etc. because it seemed too much effort. I use the alarms on my phone to keep track of my meds and chores, but those were easy to ignore. I bought blank notebooks for To Do Lists, which means I have quite the collection of blank notebooks with one or two lists in them (All or nothing thinking, amiright?). I basically traded my followthrough for guilt about having no followthrough. But I saw an online ad for the Hero's Journal and it caught my attention. I likfollow through. Style, the guided layout and the Eating the Frog philosophy (as a knitter, this also tickled me, as 'frogging'--unraveling stitches to redo mistakes--is a big part of making things). I thought about it for a month or two, then bought my first Journal and a few extra notebooks. So far, I have been Journaling regularly (morning and evening, usually) for a month. I am establishing healthy habits that will help me with my condition, and am using the Frogs to rethink my strategies. I've started to add fun things to my Seizing of the Day, and have bought a pack of Side Quests to help keep me active (a limerick counts as a poem, right?) when I have time. I have energy and more satisfaction now, and I'm enjoying my journey. I even pre-emptively bought the Wizard's School Journal so I can easily continue on. Thank you.

I love this idea. There is an excellent mix of things for you do do and work on. My only issue is a tiny one. I wish they were a bit more like a playing card texture/feel. The finish makes the cards stick together slightly and shuffling them is a bit awkward.

I found these cards and loved them upon first glance. As a yoga instructor, i find there aren’t as many imaginative ways to see what is commonly looked at as “strenuous tasks”. This is a beautiful way to engage people who have a hard time feeling worthy of putting work and love into themselves. I especially think this will benefit a large population of people who feel too embarrassed or unworthy of discovering their inner child and letting it come out to play. I think these cards help with just that. I will be giving these as gifts to people I love, so thank you for creating such a creative and fun way to practice self care/love!

Love this idea! For someone who struggles to think of ideas for self care, it's nice to have a repository of ideas to turn to

My daughter and I love using these! They’re especially helpful for when she gets “bored” and can’t figure out what to do.

Love these cards! They have been a fun way to get out of a rut and motivate myself. Will definitely be buying the other pack!

So cute! What a great idea for those of us with executive functioning issues and anxiety/depression. A great way to get unstuck!

I just unboxing now, but I am loving the durable design of the journal though I haven't got a good look st thr contents yet. I especially like the Side Quest Deck and look forward to starting some tomorrow

My first order went missing—it was the post office’s fault, but disappointing—so the company replaced the deck for me! Terrific customer service! And I LOVE the side quests! The other day I drew one—“Clean out your car”— and it really needed it, so I tackled that chore. I love the little motivations and the cards are pretty. Thank you!

Fun side quests for when I need a little nudge.

Excellent product. Helps me figure out how to spend some time each day!

I pulled my first card a few days ago on a day where my anxiety was through the roof. It said “go visit a local attraction”. I called a friend and we went and found a lake with a walking path at a nearby college that we had been wanting to find and we walked two miles. It was exactly what I needed and something I wouldn’t have done otherwise. I would have holed myself up on my couch all day sitting in my anxiety. Thank you Sidequest!

Enjoying the prompts to help break out of current lack of inertia.

My only wish is that you had a side-quest deck that was oriented to an academic journey. It would be something that gave scholars a break from studies to refresh but also gave them bite-size tasks to nudge them toward completing larger tasks. Some blank cards with suggestions for what to add to this particular type of journey would also be useful. I hope to share from my journal when I've gotten further down the path. I'm still struggling to mount the pony while wondering if I packed a handkerchief.

Love this! I have so much fun with the quests

The cards are very cute and well done. The art is nice and the ideas are creative.

My quest for today was to write a five star review and I thought it was a perfect opportunity to write a review for this. I got both decks and even have the new galaxy deck coming with my istorianaut bundle and they are all amazing. These cards have helped me and my friends to try new things and be creative/positive. The feel of the cards are very pleasant with a soft coating on them instead of the usual glossy slick feel of traditional playing cards. They arrived in the mail fairly quickly and packaged nicely. The artwork is vibrant and there are so many wonderful quotes on them. A little warning to people getting these, the box is a little tricky to open with how the two little tabs on the inside are shaped but once I opened it I took some scissors and just trimmed them a little (like less than a millimeter) and now it opens just fine. Other than that these are wonderful and I highly recommend both decks.

Love it! Helps keep me motivated to take on the day. Also, there’s not only tasks but fun rewards in too.

The deck is great quality and the side quests are just what I was looking for. The cards are a little stiff but it's no deal breaker. The colors are vibrant and I love the quotes associated with each quest. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for something to help get you focused on accomplishing a goal without getting overwhelmed by making the choice yourself.

I purchased both decks and today was our first card pull. My nephew and I both pulled a card from each deck and as you can see, it’s time to tidy up around the house. He’s working on his area and I’m working on my office space. He’s not grumbling about it either…it’s more of a challenge now. This is going to fun!

As a writer, I do a journal daily. I also have lots of experience with planners and have even taken classes for specific ones. The Hero's Journal is a delightful combination of both. I am currently researching the world of RPG for a novel. I'm old (pushing 70) so pretty much clueless about it. The journal has been surprisingly helpful in understanding the world I am trying to create. I set myself a quest (to conquer social media) and set out. Not only has it kept me on task, I've had fun doing it. I've even found myself coloring bits and piece here and there. Most importantly, it is helping me reach my goal. I plan to get another when this quest is done. If even a Baby Boomer finds it useful when that is clearly not the intend audience, The Hero's Journal is, indeed, a powerful tool.

Enjoying the side quest deck! Hoping to get the arcane one as soon as I hear it’s restocked!

Great way to add some variety to my journals!

I'm thrilled with my Side Quest Deck. It's full of great ideas to break up a stress feedback loop, or to add spice to a day off.

I really love these journals. I have the side quest cards which I will use for daily goals. Can’t wait for the space journal to come out

Its nice to have a deck of small easy to take care of tasks for days when I need a little help getting going.

LOVE the side quest deck. I ran into some roadblocks today with my tasks I had planned, but still was in "work-mode" and didn't want to relax. Whipped out my handy dandy quest deck and was assigned the noble quest of making my bed! So I did it. My next quest involved reading. Sometimes if I skip something on my to-do list, I'll add in a side quest. These prompts help me stay productive and caring for myself, super nifty. 5 stars

This deck of cards saved my marriage!

The cards are great, but the case was really difficult to open and I had to rip it. Would be nice if this came in a case rather than a paper box that gets caught on itself.

Long story incoming! I bought the Side Quest Deck for myself, and it has been helping me through my depression. I pick a card from the deck, and it’s some sort of organizational task, mindfulness activity, craft/creation task, or something that brings ultimately brings happiness. I made the rules for myself that I can’t put a card away to pick a new one until I’ve completed what I randomly selected. The 2nd card I ever picked was “organize the kitchen”. Let me tell you…this has been a task that’s been looming over my head for YEARS. I spent the past 2 weeks organizing, even though the sink would fill up with dishes and the counter would get dirty and filled with stuff again…I kept plowing through, cleaning and organizing, purging things we don’t need, etc. I finally got to the dreaded corner of the kitchen where things go to die. I’m too short to reach the depths of this corner, and I haven’t touched it in years. I purged all the useless cookbooks that just gather dust (gave them away on my local Buy Nothing Facebook group), deep cleaned, and came up with a plan to make this corner usable space. The picture for my review is what I am most proud of. Since purchasing this deck a month ago, I’ve completed 10 of the 52 cards. I am so thankful that I stumbled upon this deck through a TikTok video. Thank you for creating a fun way to embrace my inner geek and provide a means to dig myself out of the depressive hole I am in. I cannot recommend this item more!!

I love my Sidequest Deck! I came across this on TikTok and it's a useful tool for the days when I feel unmotivated and don't know what to do. I love how whimsical it is! Highly recommend!

The heroes journal is so helpful for my son. He loves setting and achieving new goals with it as a guide, and it’s an incredible gift for people of all ages. Truly wonderful!

I like this deck, it contains tasks that are well-being oriented but not strictly necessary. They are usually a managable size commitment, both in terms of energy and mental oversight. It is fun to be suprised by what you pull, and it is very helpful to have direction for when you have energy but no ideas. I think I would prefer if some of the cards had two or three tier levels, so you could pick the variant that best matches the day's functioning level. For example, yoga: option A: three poses or stretches option B: 15 min yoga

Its a Gift for my Girlfriend so I didnt opened it. But she wanted it so I think it will be good.

Really enjoy the variety of activities.

I love the side quest deck. It's such a fun way to fill spare time. Also got one for a friend and I can't wait to gift it.

I got my Side Quests cards within days of my ordering them and I absolutely adore them! Now, i sometimes cheat on what i want my sidequest to be (i have a problem with doing things i don't want to do) so i sometimes put a card back and get another. That way i actually end up doing the sidequest vs getting annoyed with a sidequest that i don't want to do and dropping the whole thing.

Love it

My wife and I use this deck every day, it's a fun way of getting yourself motivated

The side quest deck is so much fun! These provide great daily goals that challenge me to get creative and connect with others. They are also beautifully designed and include a quote on each card, which I love! Highly recommend!

Love this Sidequest Deck! It gives me fun tasks to accomplish throughout the day instead of wasting time scrolling thru social media. Each task is small enough to be doable yet leave you with a feeling of accomplishing more than just the basic “get thru the day” stuff.

Today's side quest was "write a 5 star review for a local small business." Since I live only a few miles from The Hero's Journal HQ that makes them a local small business to me, so I'm here to say how much I like my sidequest deck. Sometimes I will pick a quest out and think "I don't wanna do that", but then I do it. And getting outside my comfort zone a little really enriches my life and my experience with the journal. And, if I really just don't feel up to doing a particular card that day, I put it back and draw another. When I find one that feels like self-care, I add it to my "seize the day" list. I don't know why but it feels extra good to check off a goal I didn't necessarily choose for myself. Anyway, I highly recommend this add-on. Keep 'em coming y'all!

My boyfriend and I love this deck. We take a day, choose cards and complete our quests. It has led us to new places to eat, beautiful views on hikes, becoming closer as a couple and having so much fun!

Bought the Magic Academy one as a gift - ended up trading it with the Adventure one, and taking the magic one for myself.

Even better than the journal itself!:) Maybe a good starter for those who aren't committed to writing too much but want to invest some time to their self-care:) very pretty made, i hope there will be a sequel!:)

I got the side quest pack to add a bit of spice to the main story of my life. It's done just that! I was so surprised at the variety of quests available. Definitely keeps me on my toes. The deck is also illustrated wonderfully, and packaged as well as name-brand card games, so you can take these with you anywhere!

I bought these cards as a gift for my adult son and he loved them. He said they're pretty dope!

These are fun ways to fill time during the day. Instead of grabbing my phone and wasting time scrolling I can pull a card and do a quest.

The cards are so cute and the quest have so much variety! 10/10

I really like the side quests! They are sort of a fun little way to get more done during your day, but it adds an element of surprise and fun to the accomplishment! The cards are well made, beautifully designed, and I love getting a motivational quote along with the side quest!

Love the idea of the Hero's Journal and the new page designs makes this awesome! I have started using the previous version of the Istoria Magic Academy journal and love using it. The added sidequest deck is brilliant! I look forward to working my way through them.

Great prompt's to be more engaged and challenged to participate/communicate with others beyond what is needed to just get through the Day.

This is a fun tool but some of the cards aren’t exactly do able for me, this only applies for about 3 cards so I still highly recommend them if your looking for something to do in the day or inspiration to create your own side quests.

These cards are so cool . Cool Creative and helps get you going if you are having “writers block” don’t know what to do or go to day . Draw a card and see where it takes it and use it to get your daily quest started . Stay at home and do simple ones or go out and explore .