Quest
These are the story/quests featured in Hidden City. There is a vast number of stories, and please note that the order and categories are unorganized, so it might be a bit difficult to navigate. Thank you for your understanding.
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A Favorite Accessory
Martha
Cardsharp’s monocle would be the perfect piece to complete the Ritual of Clairvoyance, wouldn’t it? What better way to "see" what’s happening to him at his new job? Would you grab one from his collection?
Thank you. Just as this monocle once aided Cardsharp’s vision, so it will now aid ours in witnessing his experiences through the Ritual of Clairvoyance.
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A Magic Activator
Martha
The last phase of the ritual requires a magical, all-seeing sigil bearing the eye of an Egyptian deity. Thankfully, I’ve already prepared it. Will you bring it to me?
Yes, that’s the correct all-seeing sigil. It will bind all the components of the ritual together. Ah! I almost forgot. We need one more ingredient. Something belonging to Cardsharp.
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The Aroma of Power
Martha
A few more preparations before we can begin. We need an ingredient to show us exactly how much Cardsharp’s aura has suffered at his new job: the petals of a passion flower. Please harvest the flower.
Mmm! This passion flower smells fresh. Its power will remove any magical protections or obstacles that could prevent us from glimpsing into Cardsharp’s mind.
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A Clear Vision
Martha
We need a few more ingredients before we can perform the ritual to see what’s happening to Cardsharp at his new job. Next is a pendulum set with a natural hawkeye stone. Can you locate one?
Wonderful! You found the pendulum. The hawkeye stone has special properties. It will show us the way to Cardsharp, wherever he is, and let us see everything from his perspective.
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On Fluttering Wings
Martha
The poor conditions at Cardsharp’s new job may have caused his aura to fade. But, first things first: to perform the ritual, I’ll need some clarifying pollen scraped from the wings of a night moth.
Excellent work. This clarifying pollen is essential for the Ritual of Clairvoyance. It removes ambiguous hazes and will allow me to see through Cardsharp’s eyes for a time using my magic crystal orb.
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A Step Through Space
Martha
The spirits are telling me that Cardsharp uses a magical portal to travel to his workplace. We need to follow him again so we can be there at the exact moment the portal opens. I’ll need your artifacts.
Your artifacts led me to the magic portal. This is where Cardsharp entered. He spoke a password, the portal opened, he stepped through, and was magically transported elsewhere.
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An Important Document
Inspector
We’ve looked everywhere for Cardsharp, and still, nothing. I’m starting to think he did just vanish. Still, it couldn’t hurt to look through that stack of documents. Maybe we’ll find something.
Look here. This is Cardsharp’s work ID. The photo and date are recent. His title is "Boss’s Junior Assistant." So, the evidence we’ve uncovered here is all related to his job.
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Exact Calculations
Inspector
We don’t have enough evidence yet to figure out what Cardsharp is up to. He was holding an unusual device when he entered the building earlier. I wonder if it’s still here?
Yes, here it is! This is a portable calculating machine. Cardsharp must’ve been in bad shape to drop something so rare. But where did he get it from?
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Helpful Fun
Inspector
Whatever Cardsharp’s been up to has dangerously depleted his life force. Hmm... Wait. Look at that toy. It stands out, just like Cardsharp, doesn’t it? We should examine it.
Bullseye! This toy bears Cardsharp’s own fingerprints. And, judging by its appearance, it’s handmade. Probably by him. Aren’t these things meant to relieve stress? Curious.
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An Official Dress Code
Inspector
Let’s keep looking. We need to find Cardsharp before his strength runs out. I saw the tie he was wearing before he disappeared lying somewhere around here. Help me find it.
Thanks. This is the same necktie Cardsharp was wearing when I followed him earlier. But it doesn’t match his style at all. Why would he wear something this formal?
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A Taste for Coffee
Inspector
Cardsharp is playing hide and seek with us, or he found another exit. I can’t see him yet, but we may find more clues if we look around. What’s that on the coffee table?
This is a nice coffee cup... and it has the name "Cardsharp" written on the bottom! But being a coffee lover alone doesn’t explain his strange behavior. We need to investigate this further.
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Cardsharp’s Ailment
Martha
Cardsharp’s life force is fading. We need to investigate why his condition is deteriorating before the unthinkable happens. The Inspector’s going to help us, and will record all the relevant details in the Diary.
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Mysterious Illness
Martha
Have you seen Cardsharp? Something’s wrong with him. I thought he might not be feeling well. But the spirits revealed to me that his aura is fading. Cardsharp needs our help!
Cardsharp appeared exhausted. I tried speaking to him, but he wandered off in a daze. I followed him into a nearby building, but by the time I got there, he’d already vanished. I only found this leaflet on the ground.
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A Hut on the Forest Edge
Kira Woodville
Violet intimidated Black, and now he himself is questioning Loukia! While he tries to get the suspect to talk, I’m going to take a look around her place. Can you help me make sure I don’t miss anything?
When apprehended, Loukia said she was an herbalist, and her house does indeed look like a simple herbalist’s hut. Quickly, let’s hurry inside. It’s dangerous to stay out in this wind.
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Healing Harmony
Flora Alvarez
We’ve collected sounds that can bring comfort even in the most uncertain times. But to shape them into a truly healing melody, we’ll need to harmonize them first. That will take the power of artifacts. Could you lend us a few?
The glow of the artifacts revealed how to arrange the disparate sounds into a sonata that resonates with the body and emotions of every listener. Can you feel how it reaches your very core, bringing peace and joy to your soul?
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A Warm Key
Leon
Let’s liven up our healing tune with some festive sounds! Think of a birthday morning: the swish of ribbons, the rustle of wrapping paper... A gramophone would capture that nostalgic atmosphere perfectly. Please find us one!
Thanks for the gramophone! It will reproduce the sound of unwrapping presents with the gentle graininess of nostalgia. The promise of birthday magic, the warmth of home, the joy - that’s what this sound is about.
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An Invigorating Accent
Flora Alvarez
Let’s add a punchy note to our morning melody! Like a bike horn blowing just as the postman drops off the daily paper. But capturing that sound won’t be easy. Could you look for a microphone?
Wonderful! You found a directional microphone. The manual says it captures only the sounds you want. Just what the doctor ordered! After all, background noise can stir up anxiety.
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A Hearty Motif
Leon
The sound of a toaster working and the crunch of fresh toast would fit perfectly into our morning melody. They awaken your appetite for life! Let’s record these sounds with a phonograph. Why a phonograph? Find one and you’ll see!
Ah, the phonograph! I’ve got one just like it - my pigeons love it! It adds vintage crackle, bringing coziness and depth to the triumphant "ding!" of the toaster and the crunch of morning toast.
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Notes of Vigor
Flora Alvarez
What sounds would fit a therapeutic morning melody? Cozy ones! Like the sound of coffee bubbling in a pot, reminding you to ease into your day and take care of yourself. Can you find a way to record it?
Great, you found a hydrophone! It records underwater sounds and will capture the bubbling of coffee in rich detail. Like a soft whisper saying, "You’re home, the day is just beginning, and all is well."
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The Song of Dawn
Leon
The first thing I hear when I wake up in the morning are the joyful trills of birds outside my window. It’s a great start to an anti-stress melody! But how do we record them? Let’s look around for something that might help!
You are clearly an expert in sound recording! This boom mic can reach even the tallest branches, where the birds sing their carefree tunes. A true gift to early risers from Mother Nature!
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The Science of Art
Charles Zaenti
We have all the components for our experimental instrument! I’ve even thought of a name: Chromatic Clavichord. But to ensure it works, we should assemble it using the power of artifacts!
All of the components of our "musical painting" instrument are now securely fused with the artifacts’ power. Let Albert play while I document our findings. Oh, to see sound and hear color... What a marvel!
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Room for Creativity
Albert Wise
The instrument that visualizes chromesthesia is nearing completion, but we can take this even further! There should be a painting board with a detachable canvas nearby. Help me find it, will you?
Well done, colleague! You’ve found the canvas! Now we can capture each burst of color corresponding to the music and witness the full melody unfold. A true visual symphony!
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Colorful Emotions
Charles Zaenti
The instrument for color music requires custom paints! I’ve calculated every relevant parameter - saturation, viscosity, and so on - and a local artist mixed the paints according to my specifications. Could you check if they’ve arrived?
My custom paints! Thank you for finding them. Pressing a key on the synthesizer activates a color sensor that is connected to a small paint reservoir. And boom! A bright splash of color follows.
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Knowledge Is Color
Albert Wise
For a musical instrument that plays both sound and color, we need ultra-sensitive sensors. I extracted these from the base synthesizer and fine-tuned them. Could you test them?
I’m glad you approve of my upgraded sensors. They will allow the instrument to react to each key press with a burst of color, illustrating how this works in the brain of someone with chromesthesia.
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Smart Keys
Charles Zaenti
Albert dreams of building an instrument that demonstrates how music evokes color associations. To do so, he needs a base, preferably something with keys, like a synthesizer. Let’s search for one!
You’ve found the perfect base for our instrument, an analog synthesizer! The keys would be convenient for activating colors through sensors and paint capsules that we’ll tuck inside.
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The Code of Color
Albert Wise
To create an instrument that unites music and color, let’s establish a connection between the two. I had some notes left by a musician who had the gift of chromesthesia. Where did I put them... Could you help me find them?
Thank you! You found the notes of Fiorentino, a brilliant musician who developed a system of color-to-tone analogies. In it, each musical note corresponds to a specific color. Just what we need for our instrument!
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The Truth Is Near
Sophia
We’ve learned who the Master locked in the music box and how he did it. But why? That remains a mystery! Celeste must know the answer, but her whispers are so faint that I can barely hear them. Let’s use artifacts to amplify her voice!
The artifacts have amplified Celeste’s voice. The Master promised her eternal youth in exchange for her assistance with a certain experiment. He extracted her soul but couldn’t put it back in her body, so he hid his failure inside a music box.
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The Answer Within
Sophia
The Master’s music box still holds some secrets. To contain the ballerina’s soul, he must have improved the mechanism somehow. Will you take a look at it?
Great job! You have discovered that the barrel element of the music box is made out of a special energy-conducting crystal. This must be what holds the prisoner’s soul captive!
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The Art of Science
Sophia
The Master’s music box is full of mysteries waiting to be solved. He has imprisoned the ballerina inside it - if not her body, then perhaps her soul. But how? Maybe the answer lies within the box itself?
Brilliant! You found a Mobius strip in the casing under the ballerina figurine! It’s densely covered in musical notes. As you said, it’s a melody loop, a paradox that has sealed Celeste inside the music box.
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A Treasured Memory
Sophia
The music box in the van holds a dark secret linked to the Master and a woman named Celeste Duval. Who is she? That lady’s identity might give us a clue. Look for anything that will help us learn more about her!
You are right: the photo in the locket ring is of Celeste Duval, a prima ballerina of the City Theater! I had forgotten all about her after she disappeared years ago. But now I’m certain the Master somehow trapped her in that music box!
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A Famous Admirer
Sophia
Let’s solve the mystery of the music box: What if there’s another victim of the Master locked inside? The voice from the box whispered a name: Celeste. I had seen that name earlier today, on an old postcard. Could you look for it?
We have the postcard! Judging by its appearance, it’s from the theater. It’s signed, "To my most devoted admirer, the Master, from Celeste Duval." That’s the name of the girl from the music box! She mentions the Master, too...
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Machinelike Sobbing
Sophia
Someone is trapped in this music box! When I found it, I wound it out of curiosity - but instead of music, I heard a mournful whisper! I was so horrified I dropped the key. Please, find it for me.
Thanks for finding the key! Can you hear the whispers coming from the music box? "He trapped me in here..." I also caught a name... Celeste, I think? It’s hard to make out. Let me wind it again. Now the whisper is pleading for help. This is not a recording!
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The Constant of Time
Janko
It’s necessary to maintain temporal stability in the City, so I’ve constructed a chronometer - a time-flow stabilizer. I’ll need your rare artifacts to activate it.
Done! The chronometer is working now, protecting against distortions, breaks, loops, and other ills of time. The townspeople still complain about the onset of Mondays, though, but alas, I am powerless here.
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A Dizzying Discovery
Kira Woodville
Anomalies caused by music led us to the long-time enemy of the City - the Master from the Order of the Five. It was he who hid for years under the name of the Shadow. I won’t stop until I defeat him!
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The Moment of Truth
Laurentine
Preserving the Master’s instruments is a matter of honor for me. They’re back to normal now, but we need to play them to make sure everything’s fine. Oof, scary! Can you lend me some artifacts, just in case?
The soft light of the artifacts accompanies the music of the newly retuned instruments. That means it no longer causes anomalies, right? I’m glad we made it through!
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The Last Preparations
Laurentine
The Master had another tuning tool - a mysterious whistle. Sometimes I thought it made the walls resonate, creating an unusual echo. Do you know what it is?
You’re right! If the resonating whistle emits a note that matches an anomalous frequency, the surrounding space responds. This is how we’ll check whether all anomalous instruments have been restored to normal.
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A Peaceful Drum
Kira Woodville
The Master tuned his instruments with different keys and wrenches - this should also be the case for drums. Did you know I’m into drums? Helps me relieve stress. Let’s look for a drum tuning key.
You found the drum tuning key! I agree with Laurentine: the Master deliberately set up the drums to cause anomalies, but now the key will return them to normal.
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A Harmless Guitar
Laurentine
There is no need to destroy anything! I can also retune stringed instruments. The Master had a mysterious device for tuning them. I think it might be from the future. Find it, and I’ll take it from there!
When I touch the string pegs with this tuner, it tells me whether I should tighten or loosen the strings to produce a normal or anomalous sound. The string instruments are now safe!
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A Safe Piano
Sophia
Laurentine says the Master left her tuning wrenches and keys for all the instruments. We can make the instruments safe with them. Find a piano tuning wrench. I know how to use it.
Thanks, dearie. This piano tuning wrench draws out anomalous notes from the instrument when it’s turned a certain number of times. The Shadow - or the Master - is a genius, albeit a villain.
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Music of Calm
Laurentine
I’ll be able to retune the instruments so they do no harm. I’ve seen how the Master has tinkered with them. He had a tuning fork that he called a harmonizer. Look for it!
Thank you for the tuning fork! It resonates with the secret frequencies of the instruments, allowing us to reveal and retune them. Its power becomes more pronounced in the City.
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The Final Chord
Kira Woodville
So, the moment of truth. We have three indistinguishable-looking signatures - possibly belonging to the Master and the Shadow. Artifacts will help us compare them by illuminating all matching spots.
The artifacts clearly show that the signatures from the letter and the Shadow’s dossier match completely. Incredible! This means the Master and the Shadow are the same person!
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A Secret Message
Kira Woodville
There may be a hidden message in the Master’s letter. I took a photo of it using the Security Service’s chemical camera, which might be able to develop the image without damaging it. Now we need to study it carefully.
A secret signature appeared on the photo! It’s the same one found in the Shadow’s dossier - a signature composed of musical notes. But Laurentine says it’s the Master’s. Why would the writer hide it?
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Visual Music
Sophia
The Master’s letter is a treasure trove of information! I took a closer look and noticed rows of holes along the edge of the sheet, like those in a paper strip from a music box. It might be an encoded melody. Can you check?
You proved me right! There’s a melody encrypted in the pattern of holes in the letter. Laurentine claims this is part of her and her teacher’s music code, meaning that he’s waiting for her. There seems to be no catch.
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Fragrant Evidence
Sophia
The Master’s letter is our chance to discover what happened to him. I have an idea! I studied perfumery and learned how to extract the scent from anything, even from the letter! Take a whiff.
You have a keen sense of smell! The paper smells like a mixture of varnish, mechanical oil, and old sheet music. The Master seems to have all the conditions for doing what he loves. I don’t think he’s being held captive.
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A Recipe from the Past
Kira Woodville
The letter to Laurentine was printed. How can we confirm its authenticity? Printing ink! If the Master used it, it might still be here, among his apprentice’s things. Can you find it?
The ink in this sample matches the ink in the letter. It’s made the ancient Egyptian way, with lead and iron. The Master probably discovered the recipe while traveling to the past, so the letter must be genuine.
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A Mute Informer
Kira Woodville
The Master’s letter that Laurentine found in the City may contain clues we previously missed. I remember seeing strange green marks on the envelope... But where is it? Can you find it?
Bravo! You found the envelope and discovered the marks were fog mold. I’ve heard that it only grows in distant, foggy areas. That’s a sign the Master may be in the Shadow’s lair.
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A Reasonable Renunciation
Kira Woodville
Laurentine still refuses to believe her teacher is a villain, and she’s at risk of becoming his accomplice. But we can convince her if we show her the Master’s golden tuning cones from the evidence box. Use your artifacts to shine a light on them.
The light of your artifacts revealed the dark nature of the Master’s tuning cones. He used them to tune the eerie organ that drains the life force from people. Laurentine recognized them as his.
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Frightening Testimony
Laurentine
Ms. Woodville wants me to give up on the Master, and these new facts about him are frightening. Why did he call me? Maybe the witness’s diary will help clarify some things. Can you decipher it?
You’ve deciphered the witness’s diary about the Master’s terrifying experiments. He described the horrors people endured... Could my teacher really be a monster? No, it can’t be true!
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Strolling Through Time
Kira Woodville
I think the Master needs Laurentine to carry out his next destructive plan. We need to convince her not to look for him. An audio report from the archive should help us with this. Let’s find it.
That’s the audio report. Thank you. It was recorded by the Detective of the Lower City, who found evidence of the Master’s time travel. The true purpose was unclear, but there were definitely casualties.
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Creepy Evidence
Laurentine
Everyone’s trying to convince me the Master’s up to something evil and that I shouldn’t help him. But how can I believe that? Someone left me an old article. Help me figure it out!
Can you confirm the accuracy of this article? It claims that years ago, the streets of the Lower City were filled with mummified townspeople whose life force had been stolen by the Master’s organ. Another experiment of his...
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The Face of Crime
Sophia
Poor Laurentine blindly trusts her teacher, but Kira’s convinced he’s dangerous. And I completely agree with her after watching the video of his atrocities. You should see it for yourself!
This video shows a young woman from the Lower City from whom the Master took away years of her life. That’s true evil! Have you seen those wrinkles? Horrible! Luckily, she was saved in the end and appeared young again.
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The Melody of Death
Kira Woodville
The Master isn’t the knowledge-hungry genius Laurentine believes he is, and I’ll prove it to her. Earlier today, I requested copies of some data from the Lower City. Here’s a model of an organ. Do you recognize it?
You’re right - this is a copy of the Master’s organ, the cause of time anomalies that took years of life away from the townspeople. Laurentine saw one of these in her teacher’s drawings. Now she’ll know what it’s for.
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A Souvenir with a Secret
Laurentine
I think the time anomalies are the Master’s doing, and I could just prove it. Here’s his parting gift - a locket that I’ve never been able to open. Could you lend me some artifacts?
The power of the artifacts opened the locket, and their light revealed a hidden message. I knew the Master wouldn’t just leave me and disappear! He thought of everything. Look, there are coordinates!
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A True Maestro
Laurentine
When the Master was with me in the future, time passed normally. The only oddity was his constant striving for perfection. He disappeared, leaving some corrections to my notes. See if you can find them.
You’ve found the notes with the Master’s edits. Thank you! He marked everything here in red... I blamed myself, thinking he left because I had disappointed him. But maybe he just decided to come back to the City?
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The God Is in the Details
Laurentine
The Master could indeed be the cause of the anomalies. I always felt that he had secrets from me, that he created something more than just instruments. Do you see any broken strings around here?
Thank you. This is a coil of strings that the Master discarded when he found they weren’t strong enough. He was so obsessive about selecting them! He was like that with everything - there were no trifles for him.
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Creative Symbiosis
Laurentine
Want to know more about the time anomalies in the City? Only the Master is capable of those! He thought I was very talented and made something special for me. Do you see this tool?
Using this tool, the Master tuned the violin he made for me - and when I played, time seemed to freeze! He said that was my own virtuosity...
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Good Times
Laurentine
Why did my instruments begin to distort time? There must be a connection with the Master here! I met him at my concert, and since then, we’ve been inseparable. There was a photo album here somewhere...
You found the photo album! Yes, it’s a bit strange. During my travels with the Master, we took tons of photos, but his face was blurred in every single one. He joked he wasn’t very photogenic.
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Proof from the Future
Laurentine
I’m starting to understand why the instruments are behaving strangely. Now a lot of things are becoming clear to me. I’ll explain! But first, find an old poster for my concert.
Thanks for finding the poster! It shows the city and the exact date of my concert. I actually came to you miraculously from a completely different place. I think for you, I’m from the future!
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Hidden in Plain Sight
Sophia
Ugh, Kira doesn’t believe that the time anomalies were caused by Laurentine’s music. What if it’s not exotic instruments that create them but ordinary ones? Let’s check! Could you lend me some artifacts?
The artifacts revealed an anomaly in Laurentine’s musical instruments - I brought a watch near them, and it began to run faster. Be careful! Don’t touch the strings - the consequences could be dire!
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A Ringing Melody
Kira Woodville
Laurentine has a lot of strange instruments, and one of them might affect time. I saw a strange harp with crystals here. Maybe they’re what we’re looking for? Help me find it.
Great, you’ve found the harp! I just touched the crystals, and they rang in a multitude of different pitches. It sounds magical but doesn’t affect time in any way. I guess there’s nothing special about these crystals.
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On the Wings of Art
Laurentine
My music isn’t to blame for time going crazy in the City. You won’t find any dangerous instruments here - no matter how eccentric they look! Go on, see if you can find the winged piano.
This winged piano is my own design. It may look like a powerful artifact, but it’s just a perfectly normal piano made into a prop for the show. Go check it out yourself!
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A Musical Miracle
Laurentine
I don’t know what you’re hoping to find here - those time anomalies aren’t my doing. I’ll prove it by telling you everything about any "suspicious" item you want. We can start with the uncello.
The instrument you’re scrutinizing so intently, eager to blame for everything, is the uncello, a violin with a glass resonator. It sounds divine, but it’s harmless. Give it a try!
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Sounds of the Earth
Sophia
I’m sure Laurentine caused the time anomalies in the City, but we need proof. Let’s look around! There’s a suspicious-looking instrument here that resembles an artifact. What do you think it is?
Good point! This is indeed a stone phonograph, which "reads" the rough surface of the stone. I took a chance and turned it on. The melody sounds mediocre - dangerous for the ears, but not for time.
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A Lightning Instrument
Kira Woodville
Perhaps one of Laurentine’s instruments is causing the time anomalies? Something similar has happened in the City before. Let’s find out! I noticed a strange item sparkling with lightning. Have you seen it?
Laurentine says this amazing instrument is called a zeusaphone, or a singing Tesla coil. It creates music with electric arcs. Unusual, but nothing anomalous.
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The Music of Moments
Kira Woodville
Someone in the City is playing with time. They say Laurentine, a visiting singer and composer, is involved. Music and anomalies - that rings a bell. Let me write down the details of the case in the Diary!
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New Level of Mastery
Detective
Do you remember the case of the Borgia’s treasures? I think we have missed some important details. I desperately need to find a new piece of evidence. The item I require is at the %s location, but it will be hard to find. Reach %s level to find the new evidence.
Great! Partner, you have become more and more important to my investigation. With a new rank, you will be able to find new items that were hidden from you previously.
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An Artist without Audience
Kira Woodville
I’m glad to see you here at the glade. Together, we’ll definitely handle these time anomalies! I have a theory that they’re linked to the musician who arrived in that van. Let’s check it out!
It’s pretty here. The camp was laid out with style and passion, and the van is just lovely. Several instruments seem suspicious, though... Where’s their owner? I have a few questions for her.
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By the Call of Music
Sophia
We’re one step away from entering the location. What will we find there? New mysteries of the City are waiting to be uncovered. Go on, enter!
The location is now open! Do you feel the pull of new adventures? The magic of the City is calling out to us!
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Friendly Reception
Loukia
The individual parts of the talisman won’t restore harmony between Carlos and the forest. We need to connect the pieces and charge the complete talisman with positive energy. Can you give me some artifacts?
Your artifacts did the trick. We’ve created a powerful talisman, the Harmony of Nature! From now on, as long as Carlos carries the talisman with him when he goes hiking, the forest will know he is a friend.
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A Pocket Rainbow
Carlos Light
I want to regain my good standing with the forest, and can make the Infinite Spectrum myself. We already have the necessary components. But I could use your help crafting it, in case I miss a step.
We did it! This Infinite Spectrum will let the forest know I’m a friend, so I can hopefully continue to come here without being stalked by cursed plants.
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A Talisman of Friendship
Loukia
Let’s create a special talisman that will restore the peaceful equilibrium between Carlos and the forest. We’ll need a primordial fruit. I have one somewhere. Can you find it for me?
Fantastic! This primordial fruit will serve as the base layer of the protective talisman we’ll give to Carlos. But we still need the second component, something I don’t have... an Infinite Spectrum.
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A Severed Bond
Loukia
I believe all of this is happening because Carlos made the forest feel threatened. The spirit of the forest senses his connection to evil, and is trying to drive him out. The Blade of the Dead Roots could sever the bond. Can you grab it for me?
You’re almost as sharp as this blade. I’ve used it to cut Carlos’s connection to the evil that he unknowingly brought into the forest. We’d better provide Carlos with extra protection.
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A Silent Spy
Loukia
The way to beat cursed plants is to know exactly what it is you’re fighting. I’ll open the shutter, so you can carefully pluck one leaf from the stem. Let’s find out what this thing is.
I recognize this leaf. It’s Ivy of Order. The second Carlos touched it, new stems formed and wrapped around his hand. I can free him, but what’s making the ivy so aggressive?
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Herbal Abc
Loukia
To understand what kind of plant attacked us and why, we’ll need to search through my ancestors’ records. Find my Grimoire of the Dark Forest. That book is the definitive guide to aggressive flora.
You found my grimoire. It mentions a few cursed plant species that can stalk people over long distances or periods of time. But first, we need to identify which one we’re dealing with.
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Racing with the Wind
Loukia
Everything’s ready for Lucas to catch the tree dragon. It’s so fast! Lucas still might not catch it. But a few artifacts could give him that last bit of "oomph" he needs. Let me borrow some.
Wow. You have some powerful artifacts! They seem to have formed a special bond between Lucas and the dragon. It’s following him of its own volition. I guess there’s no need for a cage at all.
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A Dragon Trap
Loukia
Lucas insists he’s fine, and that he feels ready to chase down the dragon. The cloudiness in his eyes has dissipated, at least. Let’s find a beryl cage where we can keep the dragon once it’s caught.
That cage is perfect. While we were searching for it, Lucas had a flashback to his childhood. I’ll note this side effect of the dexterity decoction in my potion book.
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An Unexpected Guest
Loukia
I only wanted to help Lucas catch the dragon, but it seems I’ve awoken some dormant power inside him. We should be able to contain it with a pair of ethereal shackles. Please find them.
Good job finding the shackles. Fortunately, we don’t need them anymore. Lucas says his power is under control. It was bestowed upon him by the fog. Yes, "that" fog. Lucas has a connection to it.
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Faster than Anyone
Loukia
Lucas will need superhuman speed to catch the tree dragon. I know just the thing: a dexterity decoction. But, where did I put it? Is it still over there, on my potion shelf?
Yes, this is it. This dexterity decoction will give Lucas a huge boost in speed, and... uh oh. The book didn’t say anything about side effects. Why are his eyes clouded?
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A Smokescreen
Loukia
The forest must approve of Lucas’s dragon hunt. He still smells like he doesn’t belong, though, so I need a hospitality bundle to mask his scent. It’s hanging with my dried herbs. Could you get it for me?
Smells good, right? The smoke from the hospitality bundle will send a friendly signal to the forest. But what’s this? Why is the smoke bending around Lucas...? Is there a draft? I’ll check from the other side.
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In Unison with Nature
Loukia
To catch the tree dragon, Lucas needs to create a temporary bond between himself and the forest, so the dragon won’t be afraid of him. This will require the spirit web medallion. Help him find it.
You found my old spirit web medallion! But there’s something wrong. It started vibrating when Lucas put it on, and part of the spectrum grew discolored. But, everything seems fine now.
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A Root Cause
Loukia
The solstice is almost over, but the thousand-faced sprout hasn’t yet sprung. We may need to strengthen its roots. A few charged artifacts could imbue the seed with the power of the forest. Do you have any?
The artifacts bathed the seed in verdant light, and the sprout broke free of its shell! Flora seems happy. If her intentions weren’t good, nothing would have happened. Still, I wonder why she needs it.
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Grains of Illusions
Loukia
Growing a thousand-faced sprout isn’t exactly beginner-friendly, but Flora’s persistence is admirable. Only one step left. Sprinkle a pinch of mirage dust on the seed to help it break free.
All done. The mirage dust will give the sprout a magical boost to help it transform. You didn’t give it too much, I hope? Too large of a dose could have the opposite effect.
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To the Last Drop
Loukia
The seed must be exposed to water from the spring of light before the thousand-faced sprout can take root. I have some left in my bottle. Go ahead and water it. Only a single drop, please.
Good eye! One drop from the spring of light is all the little sprout needs to find its strength. Just warn Flora that the seed is still delicate. She can’t make a mistake, or it might not germinate.
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A Fragile Tool
Flora Alvarez
Planting a thousand-faced sprout requires a special trowel called a crystal leaf. I know I brought one with me, but can’t remember where I left it. Can you help me find it?
You found the crystal leaf. I dig it! I’ll use this trowel to turn the soil where the thousand-faced sprout will be planted, like Loukia instructed. The sun’s about to set. We need to hurry.
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A Subtle Connection
Loukia
Flora needs a thousand-faced sprout. And for it to emerge from its seed, we need a phantom thread. I wove this ultra-thin thread from a special web. And... oops, I already dropped it. Do you see it anywhere?
You found the phantom thread! This thread is used to bind different kinds of entities. We’ll tie the sunbeam, the breath of the wind, and Flora’s pure intentions all together within the seed of the thousand-faced sprout.
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A Fruit of the Leap Year
Loukia
Flora wants to grow a thousand-faced sprout. She’ll need a seed from the cone of an everlasting cedar that was picked in a leap year. I’m sure I’ve got one stored somewhere. Let’s have a look.
Yep, this is the cone we’re looking for. Its seed is quite fragile, so be careful when giving it to Flora. I believe her intentions are pure, but she still hasn’t told me what they are.
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A Paradise on Earth
Detective
The Moonshore Restaurant looks like an oasis of luxury surrounded by palm trees. I’d be more than happy to vacation here after our investigation, but now it’s time to focus. Let’s check this place out.
I don’t see anything unusual from out here except that huge movie screen. A restaurant showing movies? I doubt it has anything to do with the Collector, but we should still take a closer look.
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Luck Is on Your Side
Yuri
The winner of the festive games is about to be chosen! Who will become the owner of the lucky charm? Charge the Forest Sun with your artifacts - it will point to the winner.
Thank you for charging the Forest Sun with your artifacts. Its ribbon-like rays are pointing to... you! Wow, congratulations! From now on, you’ll be gifted with good luck, especially in the summer!
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The Salvaged Summer
Kira Woodville
It turns out that the storm in the City had nothing to do with Violet’s threat. And Loukia wasn’t a troublemaker, but a kind herbalist who helped us save the townspeople from the enraged spirit of the forest.
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A Cloudy Prisoner
Loukia
We were able to calm the enraged spirit of the forest, but the echoes of the storm still roam the City, though not as strong. Let’s trap them in a painted vessel and seal them securely with your artifacts.
Your artifacts have firmly sealed the storm in the painted vessel. Now summer reigns outside once again. We were able to save both the City and the forest. We can now celebrate the summer solstice in peace!
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An Alluring Aroma
Loukia
My great-grandmother wrote in her book that the spirit of the forest loves treats with honey. It’s a sure way to fully appease it and chase away the storm. Let’s make the spirit some fresh buns.
Thank you for helping me make the buns. The spirit of the forest doesn’t like to show itself to people, so let’s leave the buns and honey on the windowsill. The spirit will smell the aroma and come to eat.
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Colors of Summer
Loukia
The spirit of the forest is gradually regaining its good mood, but dark and menacing clouds still hang over the City! Help me spread out a rainbow knitted from magic yarn.
We spread out the knitted rainbow and made the dark clouds part. Look, the sun just peeked out! We managed to cheer up the spirit of the forest. Just a little more, and the storm will be over!
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A Waltz Among the Clouds
Loukia
To calm the spirit of the forest, we need to show it that we’re not afraid of it and that we’re not going to harm it. I read how to do it in the book. Help me release the fireflies from the jar.
Thank you for releasing the forest fireflies. They twirl merrily in a delicate dance, calming the wind and rain, while the dark sky makes their bright lanterns shine even more. What a beautiful sight!
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A Willow’s Cry
Loukia
My great-grandmother’s book says that we must find a way to shout over the wind so that the spirit of the forest can hear us. I have an idea! I’ll play my willow fiddle. Please find it.
Thank you for finding my willow fiddle! The sounds may seem soft, but they’ll still pierce through the loud gusts of wind... The spirit of the forest has heard them - the storm is settling.
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A Resilient Light
Loukia
In order to appease the spirit of the forest and calm the storm it summoned, we need the spirit to notice us. The book says it’s best to use an inextinguishable flame. Can you help me light it?
Thank you for lighting the inextinguishable flame! I took it outside, and the wind and rain nearly blew it out, but the wick stayed lit. The wind seems to have died down - I think the spirit of the forest has noticed us.
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A Healed Heart
Loukia
Now that we’ve connected the parts of the amulet, its energy is regenerating, healing the Heart of the Forest. If you lend me some artifacts, I can speed up the process and strengthen the amulet.
Your artifacts have added strength to the amulet and created a protective shell around it. From now on, nothing can harm it! The Heart of the Forest has been restored, which means the danger has passed.
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Silvery Threads
Loukia
While the oak resin will bind together the parts of the Heart of the Forest, let’s secure the amulet with special threads just in case. I’ve got one spool of forest cobweb left. Can you find it?
Great! The forest cobweb thread will securely and carefully bind the parts of the Heart of the Forest together. And with its reflective properties, it will also protect it from the scorching rays of the sun.
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Ancient Power
Loukia
We need to physically unite the two parts of the Heart of the Forest, but ordinary methods won’t do. Let’s bind the amulet with ancient oak resin! I have some in here somewhere. Can you help me find it?
You’ve found the ancient oak resin, which holds the power of these centuries-old trees - there’s nothing better to restore the Heart of the Forest! We’ll strengthen it with resin, and all its cracks will heal.
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Native Herbs
Loukia
The Heart of the Forest was created to protect the forest and only feels good within it. So, we need to recreate the forest’s atmosphere to heal it. Can you find my pouch of morning herbs?
Ah, my pouch of morning herbs! Thank you! I gathered these herbs in the first rays of the summer sun. We need to cover the Heart of the Forest in these herbs for it to recover.
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Lunar Healing
Loukia
We need a special flower to heal the Heart of the Forest. Luckily, I happen to have picked one just before the storm erupted. Find the midnight flower. It should be in here somewhere.
This midnight flower can only be found in the forest at midnight on a warm summer night. It gains strength from the moon’s glow and acquires healing properties - just what the Heart of the Forest needs.