9 days to accept the energy crate(s), they are now in my inventory and don't appear to have an expiry date.
step 1
10x Thomas house Visit
step 2
visit ivy
step 3
5 Mythic esscences
step 4
4x letter to Agnes
Workshop needs (1 black ink 1 fine Parchment + 10 mins each)
Fine Parchment = 15 wood, 1 living wood, 3 water + 3 hours each (Workshop)
Black ink = 5 coal, 5 water + 1 hour each (potion shop)
step 5
send letter = Time 3 days (items from step 3 & 4)