Hey! We're so glad you're enjoying Courage as your first solo ttrpg!! (and dang, "Flynn and The Sword That Time Forgot" sounds so good, we're already imagining the adventures you going through!)
About your questions:
- Courage does go back to 10 at the beginning of every Dungeon! It's on page 14, but we can see how that could've slipped past you! We're gonna highlight it a little better on our next pdf update so it's easier to find :)
- When you lose Courage and go back to the beginning, it does also go back to 10 - and we completely let that one slip, so thanks for pointing it out! Another one for the update!
- About your max Courage - it's the latter: there are special cards which can increase the usual 10 max if you go on a special side quest! (it's one of the Jokers)
Again, really glad you're enjoying the game!! Thanks for pointing those out, and let us know if you have any other questions :)