\n# Wanderlust Beacons<\/p>\n
A datapack that spawns mysterious stone obelisks at the boundaries between explored and unexplored terrain.<\/p>\n
## Spawning Mechanics<\/p>\n
When a player enters a chunk adjacent to unvisited areas, there is a chance an obelisk will rise from the ground in a nearby unexplored chunk. The obelisk spawn is marked by rising amber particles visible from considerable distance.<\/p>\n
## Structure Design<\/p>\n
Obelisks are composed of deepslate and copper blocks in a simple spiral formation, topped with a lightning rod that occasionally sparks. They serve as natural waypoints for navigation.<\/p>\n
## Decay System<\/p>\n
Each obelisk tracks how long players spend in its chunk vicinity. Once a player has lingered within a 3-chunk radius for a cumulative five minutes of real time, the obelisk begins deteriorating block by block until nothing remains.<\/p>\n
## Generation Limits<\/p>\n
The generation logic prevents obelisk spam by:
\n– Maintaining minimum distances between active beacons
\n– Limiting total active obelisks per dimension<\/p>\n
## Compass Fragment System<\/p>\n
When an obelisk fully crumbles, it drops a unique compass fragment. Collecting four fragments at a crafting table yields a Cartographer’s Lodestone that points toward the nearest active obelisk, creating a perpetual exploration loop for players who continuously push into uncharted wilderness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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