Chapter 32

Carl and Donut probe the quadrant containing the stairwell, discovering hostile Clurichauns—small, disease-carrying trolls that use ranged weapons and inflict the Taint debuff. After encountering one in combat, Carl recognizes the threat and decides to weaponize the Toilet-Grade Moonshine the creatures hoard, crafting explosive "Carl's Jug O' Boom" incendiary devices. As they clear the outer ring, they discover a new room with dozens of Clurichauns operating a moonshine-filling operation, guarded by two higher-level Laminak consultants.

Carl and Donut approach the quadrant to scout monsters before the boss room. They encounter three level-3 Clurichauns playing dice, which Donut eliminates with magic missiles from range. Carl practices the new Second Chance spell Donut acquired, resurrecting a zombie to test command abilities. Over the next hour, they systematically clear the outer ring of the quadrant, with Donut handling combat while Carl practices slingshot skills. Among the loot, they find a comedic pyramid-scheme pamphlet for "Rev-Up Moonshine Consultant." When one Clurichaun rushes Carl and he kills it barehanded, he receives the dangerous Taint debuff, which prevents all healing. Realizing the threat these creatures pose, Carl repurposes the 25 clay jugs of Toilet-Grade Moonshine they've collected, using torches as wicks to create explosive incendiary devices called "Carl's Jug O' Boom." Testing one proves devastatingly effective, destroying bodies entirely but preventing looting. They adopt a strategy of burning every other room to maintain their supply while progressing. Near the stairwell, they discover a large filling room with dozens of level-3 Clurichauns operating a production facility—tipping jugs into a bathtub connected to a ceiling tube, surrounded by empty and full bottles. Two level-6 Laminak (floating, winged consultants) guard the doorway to the boss chamber beyond. The chapter ends with Carl proposing a plan to Donut to clear the room without destroying the valuable inventory.