Whatever it is, it's not the wishing well. (you only got 5 strength? I would advise getting a level-up bonus... ;)) I think maybe it
is a "blond shield"!

Next time you level-up, try putting more points into strength and see what happens.

P.S You're working on your 3rd character? Same with me... (AHHHHH!!! SCRAMBLE, SCRAMBLE, DON'T LET YOURSELF GET BEATEN BY A GIRL...

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