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 Binding Melody
Arcturus Star
The Master didn’t respond either. He once gave everyone in the Order a special instrument and said we would hear its music wherever we were. I played mine, but nothing happened. Here, you try it - for good measure.
You played an impressive melody on the Master’s instrument, but he still didn’t respond. Something had happened to my colleagues, and I was concerned, but I needed to help my daughter first.
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The Face of Oblivion
Arcturus Star
I went to the Puppeteer’s workshop, but the fog had changed everything. I couldn’t find a single trace of the workshop - just a part of an automaton: a face-like mask. Have you seen it?
The Puppeteer called this part a mnemonic mask. It allows his puppets to copy human facial expressions. This is definitely the work of my colleague, but I don’t know where he is.
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No Entry
Arcturus Star
I wanted to ask other colleagues about the danger, but the Architect’s house was locked, and the doorbell fell right into my hands when I tried to ring it. I brought it with me - look for it.
That’s right, it’s the Architect’s doorbell - you can tell by the decor. Her house was a frequent place for the Order’s meetings, but now it’s locked. Could the Architect have barricaded herself inside?
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Hide-and-Seek
Arcturus Star
I was supposed to meet a colleague in the Upper City and get a device to save my daughter. But all I found at the meeting place was a message waiting for me. Here it is - very much his style.
There’s a crystal to activate the energy station and a voice message. No, it self-destructed. But I have instructions on where to find the necessary parts and how to set up the device.
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A Mute Witness
Arcturus Star
I believe Mr. Black’s accusations are unfounded, but given the circumstances, I’m beginning to wonder... What happened on my trip? Where’s my traveling bag?
Thank you. This old bag is definitely mine, and everything in it is intact. I’m sure I arrived in the Upper City yesterday, but my bag looks like it’s been here for years.
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Time Flies
Arcturus Star
I arrived yesterday and am rushing back to save my daughter. Yes, I know what year it is... Did you tweak the academy’s perpetual calendar? Lend me some artifacts - I need to check it.
The artifacts did not change the date on the calendar - they only highlighted it... So it’s true: it’s been years since I left my daughter. But how is that possible? Oh, my poor Helen!
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The Prosecution’s Evidence
Mr. Black
Mr. Star claims to be saving his daughter. But he grossly underestimates my knowledge, and I will prove he’s a liar. Ms. Woodville has an important piece of evidence. Bring it over.
Well done! This star monocular is mentioned in Ms. Woodville’s report on her visit to the Lower City, with a note that the unusual navigational device was personally given to her by Helen Star, who is alive and well.
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Liberating Energy
Arcturus Star
You almost ruined everything by pointing the energy station into the sky: the energy particles scattered like a meteor shower. But we can still collect them in the portable battery. Please find it.
Thank you. This battery will power the Fog Telescope that got my daughter in trouble. I need to gather a ton of energy to free Helen from the anomaly.
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A Father’s Mission
Arcturus Star
My journey wasn’t easy, but I had no choice. I needed an energy station to save my daughter Helen. I always have her portrait medallion with me. Could you help me find it among my belongings?
Yes, this is it - a portrait of my dear Helen. My daughter is now in the Lower City, under the effect of a dangerous anomaly, so I’m in a hurry to get energy from the station, return, and rescue her.
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A Navigational Device
Arcturus Star
I don’t have any fresh information about the Order. I lived a secluded life in the Lower City. I needed equipment from the Upper City, so I came here using a special compass. It’s around here somewhere. Look for it.
This is an astrocompass. It’s set up to indicate the direction of the guiding stars. The device is complicated but effective, and with its help, I traveled from the Lower City to the Upper City through underground caves and abandoned mines.
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Meaningful Jewelry
Arcturus Star
Yes, I used to be called the Astronomer because I am indeed a professor of astronomy. I was invited to the Order of the Five for my scientific achievements. Here’s my membership ring.
Only members of the Order of the Five possess rings like this. They served as passes to the laboratory where we developed new technologies in hopes of changing the world for the better.
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A Clue from the Past
Mr. Black
This guy’s ID is real, even though it’s old. But he’s hiding something - I’ve got a nose for it. I’ll inquire about the professor... Wait, I got a better idea! Give me some artifacts.
I’m using the artifacts to activate a hazy memory from a secret file cabinet. It’s about the Order of the Five, and in it... Of course, I was right! Professor Star is the Astronomer, a member of the Order!
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A Respectable Job
Arcturus Star
I don’t understand what Mr. Black suspects me of. I’m a professor in the astronomy department, and I’m not involved in crime. I have my ID here somewhere. Could you help me find it?
Thank you for finding my ID. Let Mr. Black see that I’m indeed an astronomy professor. Yes, the academy is temporarily closed, but I’ve never been removed from my position.
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A Scientific Interest
Arcturus Star
Yes, I upgraded the old energy station and now I’m setting it up for scientific experiments. What kind of experiments? Astronomical ones. My sextant has to be around here somewhere. Have you seen it?
You’re right, this doesn’t quite look like a normal sextant. I’ve improved it to calculate the position of celestial bodies in the fog. It’s important for my experiments. I must continue them.
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Clear and Precise
Alford Stone
And yet, I insist that the Shadow has nothing to do with the energy station. I found a notebook with calculations near it - nothing sinister about them. Here, take a look for yourself.
These notes are clearly the work of a scientist. The handwriting is legible, so I read how to run the energy station. Someone at the academy must’ve upgraded and adapted it for their own purposes.
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The Source of Doubt
Mr. Black
Indeed, the energy station bears the mark of the Order of the Five. But had Stone looked as closely as I did, he would have seen a suspicious detail. Did you notice it?
You’re right, this part is clearly new - that’s suspicious. So the energy station was recently redesigned, which would have made it easy for the Shadow to adapt it for his dark deeds.
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A Familiar Mark
Alford Stone
I’m a cautious man. If I suspected the Shadow’s involvement, I would never use the energy station. I examined it and found a distinctive badge. Look for it.
That’s right, it’s the badge of the Order of the Five. I knew you’d recognize it. I’ve seen that mark on artifacts before, so I had no doubts about the energy station’s origin.
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A Cause of Concern
Alford Stone
I don’t know how to stop the meteor shower, but I hope it stops on its own. It doesn’t do any harm, does it? The snake mark in the sky is harmless, too. I can explain if you’ll lend me some artifacts.
In the artifacts’ light, you can clearly see the Ophiuchus figurine I placed behind the energy station. When I turned on the machine, a projection of this figurine appeared in the sky.
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A Lucky Twist
Alford Stone
The main catch was that the astral transmutation ritual required a lot of energy. But the problem solved itself! I was quite fortunate to find a special key. It should be here somewhere.
I used this lever key to trigger the energy station and carry out my transmutation. Oh, right, and the meteor shower was a side effect - I didn’t consider it.
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A Mysterious Column
Alford Stone
Again, Ophiuchus has nothing to do with the Shadow! I read about this sign on a small column that the fog left on the outskirts. I brought it here. Can you find it?
That’s right, this is the same clay column with Sumerian writing on it. You don’t know cuneiform? That’s okay, I’ll read the astral transmutation ritual for you.
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A Harbinger of Change
Alford Stone
I wasn’t under the Shadow’s control! After reading many works on astrology, I realized that I needed to change my zodiac sign. Here is the symbol of my new celestial patron - take a look.
You’re probably unfamiliar with this astral symbol - I had to delve deep into celestial science to find it: the hidden thirteenth sign of the zodiac, Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer. It’s a perfect match for me.
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From the Depths of Time
Alford Stone
There’s a corridor of eclipses in my life, and it’s because of the influence of the stars! I studied it on the Stargazing Terrace - it’s a convenient spot. Find an ancient astrolabe so I can prove it to you!
This astrolabe is one of the gems of my artifact collection. I use it to measure the positions of stars and planets, so as not to distort ancient knowledge with modern tools.
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Defying Destiny
Alford Stone
The meteor shower has nothing to do with the Shadow, I swear! Things just went a little off track - Mercury retrograde, and my ascendant... Anyway, I have a terrible horoscope. Here, take a look.
You’re quite right, this is my natal chart. The Shadow isn’t involved - I tore it myself when I decided to change my fate by altering my zodiac sign. And it’s possible!
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A Green Menace
Mr. Black
There are too many snake signs for a mere coincidence. I found a jade amulet curved like a snake. It could be dangerous if charged by the Shadow. Give me some artifacts to examine it.
The light of the artifact helped me examine the amulet. I didn’t find anything sinister about it, but I know I’ve seen it before. With my photographic memory, I’m sure it’s one of Stone’s amulets.
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A Slithering Trail
Mr. Black
The snake mark appeared in the sky during the meteor shower, so they must be connected. I’m sure the Shadow’s trail is still out there. What’s that in the grass? A snake, of course. Don’t let it get away!
You showed reckless bravery catching that snake with your bare hands! It’s not venomous? Hmm... We should inspect it - the Shadow could be controlling it. It might even be a new form assumed by his Disciples.
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Informative Records
Kira Woodville
We need to figure out how the Shadow caused the meteor shower. If we can find a manual he used, it might give us some clues. Let’s look for more records - they could contain valuable information.
Take a look at this ancient scroll - it has tables of numbers... Ah, they’re ephemerides, astrological tables. Ollie Articus had some, but they can’t cause meteor showers. So, why are they here?
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The Fog’s Creation
Mr. Black
In order to keep our people safe, we need to figure out exactly what the Shadow was doing on the Stargazing Terrace. Keep your eyes open. And watch your step - there are snakes all over the place!
You’re right, these aren’t snakes - just flowers that resemble them. I was just testing you. The flowers were probably created by the fog - the Shadow would love them. I wonder how they’re connected to the meteor shower.
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Celestial Instructions
Kira Woodville
The Shadow has his own methods - magic-like technology. I found what looks like a mage’s manual here. Let’s see if it has instructions for summoning a meteor shower.
The book is in an obscure language filled with zodiac signs. It could be an ancient astrology manual - that relates to stars. But it’s highly unlikely that the Shadow created horoscopes.
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Shiny Shards
Mr. Black
We’ll unravel the plan of the perpetrator who caused the destructive meteor shower. He must be acting on the Shadow’s orders. Why else would he target the City with celestial objects? Have you come across any of those objects here?
This crystal may resemble a star, but it doesn’t look like it fell from the sky. It looks like it came from a mine, but we have yet to figure out why and how it got here.
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A Celestial Threat
Kira Woodville
The townspeople are alarmed by a mysterious meteor shower. Is it a threat to our city? And how is it connected to the sinister plans of the Shadow? His snake symbol marks the sky above us. I’ll find out and write it down 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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Spot Differences
Kira Woodville
The Stargazing Terrace looks deserted, but I heard footsteps coming from that direction. That changes everything - the Shadow Disciples are bodiless and wouldn’t make such sounds. If it’s a human, I can definitely handle it. Let’s go!
Wow... The terrace looks like it did before the fog invasion... Well, except for a few differences. We must’ve scared someone off. Let’s take a closer look around. I’ll give Black a status report.
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Assessing the Situation
Kira Woodville
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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A Fairytale Wasteland
Detective
If Juliette’s right and that scoundrel with the net caught all the elves, we should be on guard! Let’s scout the boulevard before we enter enemy territory!
Hmm, something’s off... The fair on Caramel Boulevard should be in full swing, but no one’s here. I don’t see anyone with a net, either. Do you?
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Drawing a Conclusion
Abbot Paku
Our research on the healing properties of sounds and aromas has great potential! Let’s preserve it by recording it in a guidebook. First, we need to organize the data. We’ll need some artifacts to help us do that!
Excellent! All the research data on the healing properties of sounds and aromas has been compiled in the Health Science Guidebook. I firmly believe that this is science bordering on art. Bravo!
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Appealing to the Soul
Flora Alvarez
Combinations of sounds and aromas can be used for healing. Would you like to test this? I have created a perfume that improves heart function, but it turns out that it works actual wonders when combined with mbira music. Give it a try!
You’ve tested the mbira in combination with the perfume - what do you think? Exactly, the modulations of the mbira appeal to the light notes of the soul and evoke extraordinary emotions. Combined with the perfume, this calms the heart rhythm.
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Life-Giving Nature
Abbot Paku
Flora and I are looking for healing combinations of sounds and aromas. I thought of combining the music of nature with its aromas. Will it work? Help me research the combination of a handpan and palo santo!
This handpan and palo santo you’ve examined are unique: Raindrops falling on the instrument create a rhythmic pattern that puts you in a meditative state, while the scent of smoldering wood brings peace and harmony.
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Healthy Dancing
Flora Alvarez
Sounds and aromas are therapeutic, especially when combined. Let’s find the best combinations! I’ve been researching this for years and have discovered that the sound of zills combined with an essential oil pendant can heal! See for yourself.
You’re right, playing the zills - or finger cymbals - has a positive effect on a person’s biorhythms, especially during dance. Also, wearing an essential oil pendant around the neck only enhances the effect.
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The Power of Classical Music
Abbot Paku
How do combinations of sounds and aromas affect patients? I often treated patients in the Foggy Oasis by having them listen to classical music. What if we add a scent? Please find a record player with an incense stick!
You’ve found the record player and the incense stick! Mmm, lavender - a perfect choice. Its scent helps you concentrate and puts you in the right mood for music. By the way, classical music is known to improve brain function!
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The Singing Remedy
Flora Alvarez
Our goal is to study the effects of different combinations of sounds and aromas on the human body. We are aware of the healing properties of singing bowls and peonies. But how will they work together? Let’s find out!
You’ve learned that the bowl and the peony enhance each other’s healing effects! The five-tone sound system combined with a soothing aroma completely relaxes and soothes those plagued by anxiety.
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A Good Night’s Sleep
Flora Alvarez
Sophia and Emma came to me hoping for a magical beauty remedy, but there’s no magic here - just self-care. I’m going to give them something special - a salt lamp. Please charge it with your artifacts!
A Himalayan salt lamp charged with artifacts makes for an excellent remedy - it can improve your sleep and breathing! As you may know, good sleep is practically the foundation of beauty.
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A Remedy for Overwork
Sophia
Dearie, I have such a busy concert schedule, the stress is driving me crazy! Working so much is really bad for my beauty. Flora told me that I need a massage candle. Can you help me find one?
This massage candle is just what I need! Flora claims that I don’t need pills, only pleasant treatments for my mind and body. None of her solutions are simple! I just wanted a miracle cure...
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Garden Therapy
Flora Alvarez
Sophia keeps saying, "It’s the same thing every day." She’s struggling to keep the sparkle in her eyes, and it’s starting to affect her beauty. She asked me for a remedy - so please find my gardening tools!
These are great gardening tools! I’ve been saving them for just such an occasion. How can they bring back the sparkle to your eyes? Gardening! Physical activity and being close to nature can really work wonders.
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A Magical Tea Party
Emma Luxmore
I’ve been feeling down for a while now, so I’ve come to Flora for a mood booster. The corners of my lips are drooping and it ages my face! But she just handed me a tea set. Do you have any idea why?
You’ve opened my eyes to the true meaning of this tea set! It’s not about the tea’s healing properties - it’s about the tea ceremony. Sharing tea with good company is the real secret to lifting your spirits. Flora is a genius!
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Healthy Food
Sophia
I’ve been feeling so weak lately! Could this be a sign of aging? I asked Flora for an invigorating tincture, but she gave me this poster instead. Take a look!
You’re right, it’s a poster promoting healthy eating habits. Flora believes that a balanced diet is the real way to health and beauty - not creams or tinctures. Easier said than done!
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Inner Beauty
Flora Alvarez
Sophia and Emma came to me asking for a youth elixir. Well, let’s find them an effective remedy against old age. They’ll never see this one coming! Please help me find the massage slippers.
Here, these massage slippers will help you stay young and spry longer. How, you may ask? Foot massage revitalizes the body by activating its bioactive points. Everything in the human body is connected!
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Flora’s Arsenal
Flora Alvarez
The pharmacy’s storeroom is a goldmine! I’ve found an old compounding index, but the pages are brittle with age. Please help me restore them with your artifacts!
You’ve done an incredible job restoring the compounding index! That’s decades of a pharmacist’s painstaking work. I can’t wait to study it properly. Hopefully, I’ll be able to bring these formulas back to life!
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Order in All Things
Flora Alvarez
This secret storeroom is a veritable treasure trove. Maybe we’ll also be able to find a label stamp? Mine broke recently, and I really need a replacement. Let’s look for one.
Thank you for finding that stamp for me. Now all my medications will be carefully labeled. By the way, I just came up with a new label design - just wait, you’re going to love it!
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Scientific Research
Flora Alvarez
Let’s continue exploring the pharmacy’s storeroom - there may be more marvels waiting to be discovered. What do you think of this unusual magnifier? I think I saw one of these in a medical treatise. Here, take a look!
You’re absolutely right! This magnifier was specially designed for examining herbs. It can magnify specimens up to several dozen times! I’ll put it to good use - I have a collection of herbs I haven’t had a chance to study.
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Welcome to the Pharmacy
Flora Alvarez
What other secrets are hidden in the forgotten storeroom of the pharmacy? Let’s find out! These look like vintage service bells. I wonder if they hold some kind of secret... Please, examine them!
So you’ve discovered that the bells are tuned to different notes. That’s great news! Visitors will be able to make up a whole tune if they want to. Down with the boring stuff!
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The Pharmacy’s Guardian
Flora Alvarez
There are so many fascinating curios in the pharmacy’s storeroom. Which of them could I use? I saw a snake-shaped door handle around here somewhere. Where did it go? Please help me find it.
You have no idea how special this snake door handle you’ve found is! At first glance, it looks like an ordinary pharmacy fixture, but it is actually a protective talisman. Plus, it’ll look great on the front door.
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A Vintage Trinket
Flora Alvarez
What kind of useful finds are hidden in the secret storeroom of the pharmacy? Let’s check! As soon as I entered, I spotted this porcelain leech jar. What a lovely discovery! Let’s take a closer look.
This leech jar is a rare find! Hand-painted, first-class porcelain - they don’t make them like this anymore. Did you know that leeches have been used in medicine for two thousand years?
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Aid from the Ancestors
Flora Alvarez
To find a cure for the woman whose consciousness is trapped in the fog, I have called upon the image of Asclepius’ s-sacred serpent, whom my ancestors served. Seal it with your artifacts!
The vessel bearing the sacred serpent’s image is securely sealed. By turning to it, I can enter a temple sleep right here in the pharmacy - and the recipe for healing will surely come to me.
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Trouble Brings Us Together
Flora Alvarez
This City seems like the perfect place for my pharmacy. I’m deeply moved by the story of the poor woman whose consciousness is scattered in the fog. It’s horrible! Maybe I can help her.
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A Shot in the Dark
Abbot Paku
Let’s establish a connection with the fog. We’ll place cards in the center, and I will use them to address the patient’s subconscious mind. The cards will give us a sign! But first, let’s charge them with the energy of the artifacts!
Look! All of the items activated! Someone is answering us through all the channels. An unknown force has turned the card over - it’s a Star, which means hope! And a woman’s face appeared on its back!
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The Fog’s Visage
Kira Woodville
How do we make contact with the fog? There was a mysterious portrait case - I wasn’t involved, but the Security Service has the data. I’ve requested a copy of that exact portrait. Study it!
This portrait was commissioned by the Shadow. An artist painted his fiancée but failed, resulting in the portrait having a hundred faces. Flora spoke of a cure for the Shadow’s beloved! Is this the same person?
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Making Contact
Rayden Storke
Since we’ve decided to chat with the mysterious lady of the fog, let’s arm ourselves with a special device. I have a guy I know who’s into this kind of thing - he gave me his radio. What do you think?
You’re right, it’s a spirit radio. That guy used it to communicate with spirits. But it’s not just a receiver - something’s been tweaked in it. I didn’t think much of it before, but it’s just what we need now!
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Reaching Out
Kira Woodville
We need to reach out to any consciousness the fog may have. Is that what the spiritualistic stuff is for? I sent word to Alford Stone, and he gave us a crystal ball. Take a look!
The pendant ball is tiny, indeed, but Stone asked us not to underestimate this item. He says it once belonged to a powerful sorcerer - time to see if it works.
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From the Depths of Time
Flora Alvarez
It will take more than wisdom to contact the consciousness of the fog. I have an ancient amulet from my ancestors - it has helped me in my travels. Let’s find it!
Thank you for finding the amulet of serpent wisdom! If someone really is there, it will help me interpret the signs of the fog. I’ve never heard of such a disease, and I doubt my medicine would have helped.
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A New Prototype
Abbot Paku
The task is difficult, but we can try spiritual methods to communicate with the consciousness of the fog. I’ve taken a small amount of fog to start with - we’ll try to establish a connection. Do you think this is enough?
So, you think the fog in this mortar is enough to contact the hypothetical consciousness? Hmm, that reminds me of the story from the Lower City about soul particles scattered in the fog.
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What the Darkness Fears
Rayden Storke
Move aside! It’s time to get the Disciples out of here. We’ll scare them away with the purest light. I found a powerful lamp in the closet. Let’s amplify it with artifacts and purify its light!
Well done! Thanks to you, we’ve created a powerful beam of light purified by filters and artifacts. Those Disciples fled the pharmacy for dear life! Take that!
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Invisible Protection
Abbot Paku
We’ll fight back against the Disciples, but the sooner Flora gives her husband the cure, the better. I made an optical illusion necklace from a display case mirror, but I dropped it. Help me find it!
Thanks for finding the camouflage necklace! I’ve put it on Flora. It doesn’t work perfectly, but at least she’s harder to spot now. With the Disciples confused, she’ll have time to give the cure to her husband.
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A Silent Threat
Flora Alvarez
We must drive out the Disciples and protect the cure no matter what it takes! I’ve studied the effects of s-sound. Some may heal, while others may disrupt. Find the ultrasonic ocarina!
Give me the ocarina! S-some creatures are afraid of its sound. I hope it works on the Disciples! Cover your ears, just in case! It’s working! Some of them have fled!
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Miracles of the Pharmacy
Abbot Paku
We’ve got to fight off the Disciples, but there are too many! I can mix the pharmacy’s medicines into an immobilizing dust to stop them in their tracks. Can you help me?
With your help, we’ve created an immobilizing dust. I’ll disperse it on the Disciples and see if it’ll affect these dark creatures. Alright! Several of them have collapsed to the floor and aren’t moving!
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Trapped in Time
Kira Woodville
The pharmacy’s crawling with Disciples! I’ve been meaning to try my slowing trap, but I can’t find it anywhere. Hurry! Help me find it!
You’ve found my slowing trap! It’ll warp time for any Disciple caught in it and give the agents a chance to neutralize them! We’ve got the best scientists working in the Security Service!
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Let There Be Light!
Abbot Paku
We must get these lights back on to fend off the disciples! They have an advantage in the dark. There must be bottles of ether in the pharmacy that we can set on fire. Let’s see!
Well done, you’ve made an ethereal lantern! Can you see the shadows flickering? It’s the Disciples! Looks like the Shadow got wind of us and decided to send his puppets this time.
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A Long-Awaited Medicine
Flora Alvarez
To prepare the elixir, I will take the ginseng, pearl, s-snake venom, orange blossom, and thread from the wedding tie. The technique is complicated, so I’ll need your help. And some artifacts, too!
Thank you for helping me make the potion! I can’t believe I’m holding it! I’ll give it to my husband right away. S-stay alert! The Shadow could show up at any moment.
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A Wedding Custom
Flora Alvarez
For the medicine to work, we need to add s-something to keep my husband from eternal oblivion. Something tied to his wedding vows. Can you find a cut tie?
Thank you for finding the tie! Traditionally, it’s cut at a wedding and given to the guests. We didn’t have any guests, so Fabio kept it. He s-swore on it to make our lives happy!
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Eternal Love
Flora Alvarez
The potion for Fabio requires "personal" ingredients - we have to collect them. We’ll need an item that proves my love. I’ve been puzzling over it for ages. Just look at these orange blossoms.
These orange blossoms decorated my hair on our wedding day. I wanted to ensure they’d never fade, just like my love, so I treated them with a solution from my pharmacy.
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The Power of Asclepius
Flora Alvarez
To cure my husband, we need to add snake venom to the cure. The s-snake is the ancient symbol of Asclepius, the god of medicine. I’m sure I have some left in my pharmacy. Let’s find it!
That’s exactly the kind of snake venom I need! It’s dangerous, of course, but with the right dose, it can heal. Because of this, people often have mixed opinions about snakes. Trust me - I would know...
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A Symbol of the Soul
Abbot Paku
The cure for oblivion requires unique ingredients. Let’s gather them. The heavenly pearl in a shell is said to have magical powers far beyond ordinary pearls. Can you find it?
Excellent! We’ve got the heavenly pearl. Where did Flora find it? It’s a miracle! The pearl symbolizes the soul within the body and the close bond between them - just what poor Fabio needs!
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The Root of Life
Abbot Paku
The awakening elixir’s recipe calls for ginseng root infused with the power of dawn. It’s an extremely rare ingredient - I’m amazed Flora got her hands on it. But where is it? Let’s search the pharmacy!
Here’s the dawn ginseng! Flora was starting to worry there. In the East, it’s believed to have the power to bring life to the dying and infirm, and the energy of dawn is said to drive away the darkness of oblivion.
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Newfound Competition
Flora Alvarez
And now we’ve come to the end of my story: I didn’t make the cure. Wonder why? The answer lies in the mark on the wall. It’s like an eye in the s-sky, constantly watching me. Use some artifacts to get a better look at it.
When I returned to the pharmacy, I found a stranger here demanding the cure. I refused, so he left this mark - it shares everything it sees with him. The moment I make it, he’ll be back!
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Around the World
Flora Alvarez
Don’t jump to conclusions about me - I’m almost finished with my s-story. Desperate to save my husband, I traveled around the world in search of a cure. And I finally found it! See this pot with the herb?
You have examined the rarest herb in the world. I only found one bush on the Altiplano in South America and took it with me to make medicine for my husband. I had one chance!
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An Unfortunate Accident
Flora Alvarez
Just stay with me. One night, I transformed in my sleep. When Fabio woke up and saw a giant snake in the bed, he was frightened into oblivion - his tools have been collecting dust ever since... Just look at them...
Did you notice the thick layer of dust on his work tools? Fabio has been on the brink of life and death for a long time now. It’s all my fault! But I’m doing everything I can to cure him.
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In Sickness and in Health
Flora Alvarez
I’m not dangerous, believe me. Just hear me out. My dreams came true: I had a job I loved, and my lover proposed. But s-something unforeseen happened. Look at this photo!
If you look closely at that wedding photo, you can see my s-snake essence. It started to show through my face sometimes. It was just for a moment, but I was petrified that I wouldn’t be able to keep my human appearance forever.
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Love and Transformation
Flora Alvarez
I’ll tell you my s-story and prove I’m not dangerous. After my transformation, I found myself in the pharmacy business and tried to get the attention of the man I loved. Find the broken pillbox!
The pillbox you found is a memento. My beloved is a carpenter - I used to break things as an excuse to call him over to fix them. He didn’t have time to fix this one - we got all chatty and ended up on a date instead.
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A Souvenir from the Past Life
Flora Alvarez
I understand you’re responsible for this city and must protect it from danger. But, please, hear my s-story - just know, it’s hard to believe. See that framed skin?
This framed s-skin used to be mine. I kept it as a memento. I’m from an ancient lineage of temple snakes, which allows me to transition into human form.
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A Bizarre Find
Rayden Storke
I finished inspecting the pharmacy and found an entire shelf of books on snakes. Coincidence? I’m not sure. Can you help me look through them? Maybe there’s a clue hidden in their pages. The artifacts will illuminate the lines we need!
While studying these books about snakes, I came across something peculiar: alongside the medical books, there are also legends. There’s a whole legend here about snakes turning human. Now why would this be in a pharmacy?
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Unequivocal Evidence
Kira Woodville
We’ll need hard evidence to prove a snake is living in this pharmacy. Let’s keep investigating. This looks suspicious... What’s wrong with this stack of used prescriptions?
The holes in the prescriptions look like fang marks. Flora claims she used a hole puncher on them to mark unclaimed prescriptions, but she didn’t have it to show us.
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A Snake’s Entertainment
Rayden Storke
We should check if the snake is in the pharmacy in case Flora lied to us. She could be keeping it for venom to use for her medicines. Look - she must be! Why else would that tree branch be there?
You think this tree branch is here for the snake? It is like a soft featherbed for one. Would you look at that? It even has a few scales stuck to it. The pharmacist can’t deny it now.
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An Important Clue
Kira Woodville
Let’s examine the pharmacy for traces of the snake - I have no reason not to trust the townspeople who claim they’ve seen it. I found the oddest thing: it looks like a snake’s sweater. What do you think?
You’ve confirmed my hunch - this really is a snake’s sweater. Makes sense - how else would the snake survive the winter? How’s Flora going to explain this one?
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Additional Heat
Rayden Storke
I don’t trust Flora - I can smell she’s hiding something. Maybe it’s the snake? Let’s try to find its tracks! When we came in, I noticed a hot water bottle set apart from the ones for sale. Let’s check it out.
Thank you, that’s the hot water bottle I was talking about. Did you notice it’s still warm? Snakes are cold-blooded, right? The pharmacy owner is in serious denial about how these things are connected.
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Favorable Atmosphere
Kira Woodville
We’ll check the pharmacy for signs of the snake. The pharmacist swears she hasn’t seen one, but it’s our job to make sure. Did you notice the humidifier? That’s quite unusual for a pharmacy. Let’s examine it!
The humidifier is running at full capacity. But what for? Could it be for a snake? Flora says the humidity is necessary for some of her medications.
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A Mysterious Incident
Rayden Storke
The townspeople complain about a huge snake on the loose near the pharmacy. Let’s find out who’s responsible and catch both of them. I’ll write down every step 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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Suspicious Silence
Rayden Storke
The pharmacist made the place look pretty, but it’s still a bit wretched. I usually avoid doctors - they’re always trying to fill you up with all kinds of nasty stuff. Let’s go in carefully!
Hmm, it smells like licorice cough drops... Look at all this stuff on the shelves. I wouldn’t be surprised if there really are snakes in here. Unless the witnesses just have a hallucinogenic side effect from some kind of potion.
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Remedies for the Soul and Body
Kira Woodville
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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Quiet Fun
Detective
Judging by all the tinsel and lights, this must be the place. My gut tells me Jul’s attacker is lurking nearby. Let’s enter carefully so we don’t scare him off or get caught in his net!
The boulevard looks so festive! Look at this place: a twinkling Christmas tree, a decorated carousel, bright candy figures... Everyone must have had a blast before they were captured.
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A Fairytale Wasteland
Detective
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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Quiet Neighbors
Adeline Svensson
You’re just in time! A good journalist is always the first to know the City’s news! The first rule is observation. Let’s walk around the house to see if we spot anything unusual.
The surroundings are quiet, the house looks neat and well-maintained from the outside, and there’s not a single sound coming from inside. Look, the door is open: Looks like the residents are quite welcoming.
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Christmas Tunes
Terry Tofficus
In honor of the Christmas concert, I’ve prepared a surprise for my fellow elves. Now they’ll be able to listen to Christmas carols whenever they want. Help me assemble my gift with your artifacts.
With your artifacts, we’ve assembled the Christmas record player! I’ll give it to my colleagues after the concert. The performances will also be recorded, so they’ll be able to listen to them later!
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A Noisy Orchestra
Terry Tofficus
Let’s double the fun by adding some musical accompaniment! Rhythmic instruments are just what we need. The audience will love it! Could you help me find the instruments at the fair?
Peppermint humbugs, thank you! The sound of these jolly instruments will make a great background for my number. Here it is, the spirit of Christmas cheer! I’m sure they’ll ask me for an encore!
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In Harmony
Terry Tofficus
Butterscotch! I completely forgot about a very important tool needed for my act. I’m talking about the tuning fork, of course - I can’t hit the right note without it! Please look for it in my candy store.
Thank you for finding this tinkling tuning fork! You’ve saved the audience from my off-key singing, hee-hee! Finally, my voice will be perfectly tuned and sound sweeter than freshly made caramel.
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The Festive Starlight
Terry Tofficus
A Christmas lantern is a traditional part of each performer’s gear at this concert. Its light always accompanies us elves as we sing. I’ve already prepared one in my store. Could you get it for me?
Thank you, you’ve brought my Christmas lantern! It’s shaped like a Christmas star, which elves consider a symbol of joy and hope. The light from the lanterns will surely warm the hearts of the townspeople!
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Cheerful Scores
Terry Tofficus
For my performance, I have chosen the most cheerful and upbeat song I’ve learned in rehearsal. Please help me find the joyful sheet music - I left it somewhere at the fair.
Thank you for your help! With this joyful sheet music, I’m sure I’ll stay on track during my performance. Plus, it’s in such handy and festive-looking folders. I know the concert will be a sweet success!
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Stage on Rails
Terry Tofficus
I’m in charge of setting up the stage this year. An open Christmas train car will be perfect for this: all we need to do is put away the presents and set up a bench. Could you help me with that?
Sweet lollipops, thank you! Now each elf will be clearly visible during the performance. This train-car stage is just what we need for a festive concert at the fairgrounds!
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The Christmas Issue
Terry Tofficus
Peppermint humbugs, the Christmas issue of the Hidden City Times is almost ready! Ms. Adeline is about to finish the new print run. She needs your artifacts to meet the deadline!
Caramel curls! The article turned out even better than I expected. Our readers will love the story of an elf discovering that helping others is sweeter than victory itself. It sure has a ring to it, don’t you think?
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The Clacking of Keys
Terry Tofficus
Popping sugar! The interview’s about to start. Wish me luck! While we’re talking, could you please get Ms. Adeline’s typewriter?
Perfect timing, we’ve just wrapped up the interview. Thank you for bringing the typewriter; Ms. Adeline is ready to start writing the article. Can’t wait to read the latest issue of the Hidden City Times!
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In a Flash
Adeline Svensson
Terry looks fantastic! Let’s take his picture! Could you help me set up the camera on the tripod? Just like my voice recorder, this camera is always by my side. And it takes stunning photos!
Thanks for your help; we’ve captured some great shots! Terry looks like the embodiment of Christmas itself, sparkling with joy and kindness. Now, let’s get on with the interview.