Quest
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Filling the Glasses
Lady Peacock
In my country women do not eat together with men. They only bring the food and pour drinks. At a gala dinner in honour of my engagement to the British Minister, I poured wine from a special jug. Keep looking, it's somewhere in the Hotel.
Its from this jug that I filled the bowl of the young English officer. My heart fluttered just from being close to him. Impreceptibly, he took my hand and looked at me; it was then that I realised that the love was mutual.
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Dances for the Guests
Lady Peacock
I volunteered to dance for the guests and my arranged groom. It was also a change to see the young officer again. In India, a mondatory accessory for the dance are payals - bracelets for the feet. Find them.
You've found them! I danced, the Payals jingled, the young English officer couldn't take his eyes off me and my heart sanga! Is he in love too? Unfortunately my parents had already set a date for the wedding.
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Indian Music
Lady Peacock
I've never told anyone this story, but since it's so important for you, keep listening. Father asked us to play for our distinguished guests and for my fiance to play on the Indian Sitar. Keep looking, the Sitar should be somewhere in the Hotel.
I once played the Sitar for our English guests. The young officer didn't take hid eyes off me, and I shared a private moment with him whenever he was around.
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Precious Gift
Lady Peacock
Do you think that my past is the reason for the Mistress' obsession? My life was monotonous for so long until my father decided to marry me off to a British Minister. For he needed a good relationship with the mother country. Find my Tikka, she's the one who changed my life.
The Tikka you found was a wedding gift from the British Minister. It adorns the forehead of the bride on the wedding. The Minister asked his aid, a young officer, to bring the rich gifts to our house. But when our eyes met, my whole life changed. It was love at first sight.
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Symbol of Happiness
Lady Peacock
Thank you for your interest in me. My story is really unusual. I was born in India and sometimes, in this strange Hotel, there are things from my homeland. For example, I recently saw Traces of Lakshmi. Find them, and I'll tell you all about them.
You've found Traces of Lakshmi. My family holds a high position in India, so my mother always decorates our house with traces of Lakshmi made from precious stones. Hindus believe that this symbol attacts the blessing of love, beauty, wealth and good fortune.
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The Gem of the Collection
Martha
We're getting close to a solution, and I feel the magic currents heating up. According to Lady Peacock, all you have to do is find the last of the birds - the White Peacock. It was the gem of her feathered zoo. Only a miracle will help you find it. If you procure more City artifacts, we'll deal with that.
Great, we've done it! This White Peacock is simply amazing! Curious that a strong spell was laid on the bird that made it invisible. It was probably the Mistress of the Manor.
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Bumblebee-bird
Lady Peacock
I now have hope that all my beautiful birds will return. You have adifficult task ahead of you. My aviary had exotic Hummingbirds. They're very small and fast. Can you find them?
It's unbelievable! You managed to find my birds; even the tiny Hummingbird! These little birds hover in flight over the fragrant flowers and drink their nectar.
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Clean Lines
Lady Peacock
Before the quarrel with the Mistress, I loved watcheing my swans swimming in the bay. I sometimes think that they're still there. Please, find at least one of my swans.
Thank you! The white Swan came back to me, and there's his mate is the bay. You know that these noble birds make a couple for life? If one dies, the second one dies of anguish.
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Living Gems
Lady Peacock
In my aviary there was a Bird of Paradise. I hope it is still somewhere in the Hotel. Give it back to me please.
Thank you for finding my Bird of Paradise! Come here, my dear. An excellent copy. You know, there are places where a lot of Birds of Paradise live. Gathering in a flock, they resemble a scattering of precious stones.
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Blue Crown
Lady Peacock
The second bird that disappeared from my aviary is the Crowned Pigeon. A very beautiful bird. Find it if you can.
I can't believe my eyes! MY Crowned Pigeon! Just look at him, isn't he handsome? He looks amazing, like a blue bird of happiness.
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Sovereign Gold
Lady Peacock
The Mistress of the Manor wanted my birds, but they have a special signficance for me, so I refused her. She was very angry and all the birds were gone the next morning. Bring back my feathered friends. Start with the Golden Pheasant. It is the easiest to find because its golden feathers glisten in the sun.
Well done! You've found my Golden Pheasant. I pretty mush gave up on seeing him again. See the beautiful golden colours of his plumage.
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Horrible Transformation
Agvid Hanson
I didn't manage to catch the troll and recover the stolen energy. I decided to seek help from the Maiden of Spring, but as soon as I brought my key to the Spring Gate, the keyhole was blocked by a door knocker in the form of a troll's head. I knocked it way, but a new one appeared. Come, I'll show you!
See for yourself, I'm telling the truth! The troll's head door knocker that you found was sent to me by the nature spirits. They hinted that those like me are not allowerd inside. When I saw my reflection, I was horrified. I'd turned into a troll myself!
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Prisoner of the Obsevatory
Juliette
Mon ami, I can also hear a woman screaming. I tried looking thought the window to see what's happening inside, but everything inside is flooded with white light, and I can only see terrible shadows moving inside the building. Let's enter the Observatory. Please, be careful. I don't think it's safe in there.
Look, everything in the Observatory is turned upside down! It looks like the aftermath of an explosion! Look up! A girl is floating in the air under the dome and an energy vortex is raging around her. Maybe Isabelle can figure out what happened here?
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Mysterious Trial
Isabelle
The strange scroll talked about achieving perfection. Doesn't this imply some kind of competition, dueling or special equipment? Let's take a closer look at the Japanese Garden to understand exactly what was meant by a "Trial".
The air smells so good here... Just look at these cherry trees, the carved Japanese house, the lanterns on the flowering branches and the pond full of live carp! But it's much more complicated than we imagined. I'm afraid that this Trial involves mastering various disciplines in the spirit of Japanese traditions.
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The Focus of Spring
Valerie
Hurray, there will be a wedding in the City at last! Rather than guessing what awaits us beyond the Spring Bridge in the "Heart of Easter," it's easier to go and see for ourselves. Let's head there and start the wedding preparations! Look, the gate leading to the "heart" is decorated with wrought flowers and leaves! That's probably a good sign.
The gates opened with a melodious sound and in front of you is a glade surrounded by trees and covered with the first foliage of spring. Ah, what a beautiful aroma! It smells almost as delicious as Lady's mansion on the eve of Easter's preparations! I really want to go in...
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Spirit of the East
Detective
So, we have five ladies' hats, but none of them look like the Hotel stranger's hat. In order to finally find her, I persuaded Martha to perform a ritual. Bring some City artifacts; they'll give strength to Martha.
Done! I'm sure that's the hat I saw on the mysterious Hotel guest. Are you saying that this headwear is a turban? What's the difference! The main ting is that we found it. By the way, look at the Hotel's terrace, there's the owner of the hat, I mean the turban.
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Hiding Faces
Juliette
We're looking for a hat that belongs to the mysterious stranger the Detective saw at the Hotel. If those extravagant hats were not suitable, then it might be worth looking for a hat with a veil? They are worn by ladies who want to remain incognito.
Look, the hat you found has such a thick veil that you can't see the face under it. Unfortunately, the Detective argues that this hat does not look like the headwear belonging to the stranger from the Hotel.
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Long-Awaited Reward
Professor
We found the answers to the sphinx's riddles and got inside the house of the genius Collector. As I expected, the drawings of his dirigible balloons are hidden in a safe. Let's see if we can open it... Here we go! A frequency drift is a weakness of safes like this one. Bring me a couple of artifacts and I'll crack the safe in no time.
We'll screw this one... Put this write here, then connect with the gear mechanism... Now we turn this on and wait a few seconds. It opens! What? Is the safe empty? Ah, it isn't! Here's the next clue! How interesting... Well, I'll now go to the lab to find out where this clue leads.
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The Third Riddle
Professor
Only one riddle from the sphinx knocker now separates us from the Collector's precious drawings. Here it is: "My one end is chasing the thought, The other will turn its mark into naught." It's clearly about writing utensils. Let's find the answer!
You found the Stylus, the answer to the sphinx's last riddle! The pointed end of this stick is used to write on a was tablet, while the second one can erase the text.
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The Second Riddle
Professor
To get into the house where the genius's drawings are stored, we need to find answers to the intricate riddles of the sphinx. Here's another: "Sisters hurry, beating time, Should stumble one, their work is gone." I have a hunch about where to find the answer.
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The First Riddle
Professor
The Collector's drawings are hidden behind the door, but it won't open until we solve the sphinx's riddles. The first reads like this: "A huge fang is sharp no more, And now is used like precious ore." Let's find the answer.
You found the Ivory Ball, the answer to the sphinx's riddle! Well done, assistant! We're one step closer to the precious drawings. Let's move on to the next riddle!
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Ambush
Detective
Are you okay? It's strange that the werewolves didn't even touch us. They just grabbed the invitation and ran away. It looks like they created an ambush, just waiting for us to find the invitation. but I don't understand why they'd need Alicia's wedding invitation? Let's find them! I want to figure out the story as soon as possible!
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Mystery Keeper
Professor
We arrived at the address, but the door's locked. I knew the Collector would come up with something extraordinary to protect his secrets, but there isn't even a door knocker. Ket's take a look around, it should be here somewhere.
This Sphinx Door Knocker just mumbled something! Listen... It will only let us into the house if we solve its riddles. I'm ready! I love tests of logic!
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Archive Dust
Martha
I can't talk with the Bride's ghost any more - she's crying again! It's good that you know her name. Now we can search for her in the city's archives. City Hall holds the City Chronicles volume. Maybe we can find Alicia Cruz's wedding mentioned in it.
There's a glossary in the Chronicles, let's check it... Here she is - Alicia Cruz! Look, there's even an invitation attached from the wedding of Alicia Cruz and the baron...
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Wedding Ring
Huntress
Look on her left hand, there should be a ring there! Where can we find the ghost girl's wedding ring? Well, if it's shiny and valuable, I'm sure the gargoyles have got their paws on it. They're very fond of jewellery. It wouldn't be easy to find we'll have to beat it out of the winged beasties.
Such a beautiful ring! Look, there's an engraving on the inner rim. "To Alicia Cruz - my beloved." Now we know the Bride's name!
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Unsolved Mysteries of the City
Mayor
Gentlemen! I feel that the past of the City of Shadows hangs over our souls. To this day, unsolved mysteries keep tormenting our residents! My search led me to a rare piece of evidence, but its trace vanishes in the present. Find it in the past.
Thank you for your help. You have found a truly rare item, it will take its well-deserved place in the list of City's relics. The City parts with its secrets reluctantly but, piece by piece, we will be able to solve many of its mysteries.
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Shadows and Sounds
Huntress
We're at the Dungeon's entrance. Do you hear the faint sounds coming from deep in the dunnel? There's a lot a things hiding in there. Lately poisonous bats have been seen. Their bites are lethal so we'd better find the Bride's slipper before we run out of torches.
Look! There it is - a white wedding slipper. Let's take it back to Martha and see what she has to say about it.
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Incognito
Cardsharp
The Senegal Chameleon is a wonderful charm for those who need to be able to adapt and disguise themselves. This reptile is definitely in the City somewhere. Get it for the Huntress's amulet.
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Mysterious Clue
Professor
I found a postcard with a cityscape in the mailbox today. The sender marked the house of the Collector with a pin. On the back, they wrote: "Aero section, 1/12." I'm sure that the genius himself wants to share his methods with me! Take a look. Where did the postcard go? Please help me find it!
Thank you! I hid the postcard so securely that I forgot where it was. I think the pin marks the place where the drawings are. Let's check!
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Preparing to Desecend
Huntress
The fact that I'm still alive and well is thanks to my habit of not going into the Dungeons unprepared. It's not the most pleasant nor the safest of places. The first rule is to stock up on flares. Darknessis your greatest enemy in the Dungeons. I swear by my blade!
Good. Now we're ready to descend into the City's Dungeons. Follw me.
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Huntress Saves The Day
Martha
The Bride lost a slipper in the Dungeons? We definitely must find it. The dungeon specialist is our Frau Huntress. I don't really want her in my house but we have no other choice. She probably wouldn't want to come here either but I know what will sway her. I have a magical inextingushable lantern here somewhere. It's essential when going into the dungeons. Find it and offer it to the Huntress in exchange for her help.
Martha asks for my help? Actually me and her are ot great friends... But an inextinguishable kerosene lantern woul be really helpful. Okay, I'll go.
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To See the Invisible
Martha
Oh, I've never thought about it - The detective can't see the ghost. Well, noe everyone has that ability. Thank goodness the Collecor made a special ghostly visor. These glasses allow you to see ghosts. I saw a werewolf recently wearing a pair. I remember thinking that it was a very peculiar sight.
Nice glasses, that Collector of yours had real taste. Oh, and they even work! I can see the ghostly girl.
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Ghost case #1
Detective
I don't have time for you now. I'm too busy, sorry. I was just attacked by werewolves and dropped my lock picks. We need to find them by any means necessary or they'll fall into the wrong hands. I can't let that happen! So, no chats before the lock picks are found.
Now I'm relaxed and ready to listen. A crying ghost case? Hmm, sounds interesting. My practice has never taken on a ghost case before. Let's not waste any time.
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Crying Ghost
Martha
The girl's spirit sometimes stops crying and will talk to me... but I can't understand a word she says! It's strange - I usually understand ghosts, even the silent ones. To remove the curse, a special ritual must be performed. This ritual is impossible to perform on your own, so will you help me?
(Martha rolled her eyes, clutched the amulet and suddenly spoke in high girlish voice, sobbing as if she's been crying for a long time) "For years I've been wandering around the City of Shadows as a ghost. I'm so tired and just want to die, but I can't. A greater force keeps me here. I beg every man I meet for help but only you have heard my calls and been able to understand me. In my mortal life I remember only one moment of happiness and then... terror and pain. I awoke in some dungeouns but managed to reach the surface... I beg you, help me."
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Discoverer's Chest
Cardsharp
Now I'm sure that Mayor's hints will lead us to the treasure and artifacts of the Exploration Chest. Add up all the facts we know and I'm positive there'll be no trouble opening the Chest of treasures. And right after that we will keep our side of the deal and save the girl.
We're at our goal! The key to the Exploration Chest is ours. It slides easily int othe hole of the chest lock. A massive lid opens... Oh, colleague, our efforts are paid off in spades. Do you hear that? Somebody is calling for help.
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Never say never
Never say never
If you agree to descend into the Dungeons and save the lost girl, I will show you the key's hiding place. Quid pro quo. agree? Good, then listen. The cache is in the Dungeons under the Chest but you can only open it if you have a magical threefold amulet. If you put an amulet close to the cache, it starts glowing. But where to find this amulet I do not know.
I've kept my word and pointed you to the key's location. Now you keep your and save the girl who cries for help from the depths of the dungeons.
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Heart-to-heart Talk
Martha
Mayor still hasn't said where he hid the key to the Exploration Chest? Well, there is one more way to peek into a spirits's memories - a seance. I will need something that beonged to him, his favourite cane, for instance. If you can find it and I conduct a successful seance with the Mayor's ghost, he'll remember even his grandmother's maiden name. I promise.
YOu are cleverer than I thought. The Spirits were right about your extraordinary skill at finding unusual items. Okay, let's join hands - I'm starting the ritual. You may ask your question now.
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Frozen Memories
Martha
Making film for the memory camera is a work of art! And I'm a seer, not an artist! But of course I can do it. Magical dust is, actually, a task for a novice magician but the coating process is a hassle. The dust goes everywhere and burns your eyes. I won't do it unless you bring me protective spectacles.
We have film. We can make one more photo and, hopefully, the Mayor will remember something about the Exploration Chest. There's a city square in the picture of Mayor's memories. The Mayor himself is in the middle of it but why is it so dark around him? What kind of a memory is this? Let's show him the photo.
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Magic Photo
Cardsharp
We need film for the camera - a special one coated with magic emulsion. It can't be found in the City these days but, luckily, I put one away for a rainy day. Find it.
Grea, now I can take a photo of the Mayor's memories. Mayor, sir, please take a look at that photo. Do you remember something?
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Truth is out there
Cardsharp
Once, the Camera of Memories was nearly stolen from me by boggarts. After that I hid it in a safe place. It's time to find the Camera and use it to help the Mayor's Ghost recall the past.
We need to take a picture of the Mayor. The photos will reveal one of his memories. Some of the pictures may help him remember his past. And if he remembers, he'll tell us the key's location.
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What the Stars Brought
Huntress
I swear by my blade that I heard a woman's cry amid the eerie rattle that's coming from the Observatory! Someone is in trouble. The door to the Observatory is locked with a tricky lock. Let's open it... Or break it, if nothing else works.
You did great. The smell of ozone, like the one before a thunderstorm, is coming from behind the door to the Observatory. The sound of electrical cracking has become more distinct. Look, even my hair is electrified and protruding in different directions. Don't laugh - so is yours!
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The key!
Martha
We have the Mayor's Seal, now we need the key to the City Gates. It must be somewhere in the City, unless it's been stolen by gargoyles since they're attracted to shiny things. If you are brave enough, get the key to the City Gates from the gargoyles.
Thank you. The seal and the key will help me to find the ghost of the Mayor in the spiritual world. His spirit will appear now and you can ask him about opening the Chest. See, here he is...
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The Seal of the Past
Martha
I could conduct a seance and summon the Mayor's spirit. To do so I need a couple of items that still bear his essence... As Mayor, he must have possessed the City?? Seal and the Key to the City. First, you should find the Seal.
What a beautiful thing! It features the City's ancient emblem. However, the seal has worn down over the years and I can't make out the detail. No matter, I'm sure it'll prove useful.
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Old photos
Cardsharp
How can we find this mysterious Keeper? A wonderful idea has crossed my mind! There are portraits of famous city dwellers in the City Hall. You could compare them with the picture from the newspaper.
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Paving the Way
Huntress
The Diggers tracks can be found everywhere in the catacombs, even in the parts that I know. I think the reason they haven't been to the surface for so long is because this tunnels are swarming with mummies. I wonder how they could've avoided these savages this time?
The dead are finally laid to rest and the path to the Diggers' Cache is clear! We're almost there, my fellow adventures! I can hear the coins calling me! Excited? Me too!
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Revenge
Isabelle
I now know the location, well, the City district where the ghost of Vasco Da Gama is hiding. This place is hidden by a thick mist. It's no wonder that it was so hard to discover. But the ghost won't escape - we're going to start calling him. You just need to find a few artifacts. Hurry!
Even though it was difficult, we managed to find the ghost of Vasco Da Gama. I'm sure Cardsharp will be pleased - now he has the chance to play for what he's lost.
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Cearch the Past
Cardsharp
Did you open the City Dungeons doors? I've leaned that the City's Exploration Chest is there, with the artifacts that can change the City's rules. I've found it, but it's locked and there's no key. Maybe old records will tell us where it may be?
You found a piece of a newspaper? It's at least a hundred years old and has almost completely faded. I'll try to read it but I need to find my golden pince-nez.
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Valuable Cargo
Isabelle
Well, here's what I managed to find out. Vasco Da Gama attacked the ship and robbed it, as well as killed the crew. The ghosts asy that a Golden Kiwano, which was being brought as a present for the Sultan, was among the things stolen. If you manage to find another one, they'll tell us where to find the ghost of Vasco Da Gama. However, I have no idea what the Golden Kiwano looks like - I've never seen anything like that. So, will you take part in the search?
So this is the Golden Kiwano? We always called it a golden horned melon. It's a valuable item. I'll tell the ghosts that our search has been a success.
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Gifts for the Dungeon Dwellers
Huntress
We've already found out what items from the surface are of interest to the diggers. If we're heading to their domain, we should stock up on flares. I think ten flares should be enough.
I think we're now ready for the expedition. Maybe we'll even get lucky and trade these flares for something valuable. On to the Cache!
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Companion
Cardsharp
I'm not overly keen about third parties joining us, my friend. Nobody lieks to share a secret, not to mention a profit... But do what you want. Maybe the Huntress will prove to be useful since she knows something about the diggers.
Oh mein Gott, I knew the diggers reappeared for a reason. The treasures from their cache sound very tempting, but with the Cardsharp on board as well... Hmm. I need to think about this.
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Expedition
Cardsharp
My friend, we need about two days to reach the Diggers' Cache through the City's dungeons. We'd better prepare ourselves properly. Can you gather all that we need? I'm counting on you, partner!
This should be enough! It's good that I made sure we'll be first at the Diggers' Cache! But wait... Why did you bring three flashlights?
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Diggers' Cache
Cardsharp
I'll need your help searching for the Diggers' Cache. I made several notes about it in the Diary, and you might find it useful to read them.
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Enchanged Ball
Detective
Hey buddy, you were a huge help with that tricky problem. While hiding from the Gorgon, I stumbled upon this mysterious stone amulet. I think you'll need it more than me.
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Hurrying to Help
Detective
Mike Stone lived up to his name and turned into real stone. But I still feel sorry for the poor guy. Although, on the other hand, Juliette is safe now. I think it's time to head back to the hall and see if we can bring everyone back to life!
No dice! We can't help them. I tried to smash the Gorgon's head, but it's protected by strong magic, invulnerable to weapons!
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Final Memory Ritual
Martha
I warned you not to approach the Manor, you arrogant fools! Thanks to you, the entire City could be in danger! What do you want from me now? A glass tear... Yes. It stores a final memory. Just as eyes are considered the windows to the soul, so are tears its blood. We must hold a ritual and melt it with a lens!
The tear melted, and in the resulting puddle, something is moving. It's Mike Stone! Look, look! His hand is frozen on the ghostly woman's cloaker! He'd definitely have stolen it if he hadn't turned into a statue! We've been chasing him for so long, afraid of his criminal tendencies, but it turns out we should have been saving him!
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A Glass Tear
Detective
What should I believe? My eyes, or the iron logic of a detective? Are these living people or just statues that seem alive? Look! Something flashed next to one of them and fell onto the floor.
Just look at that. It's a tear! But it's made of glass! What magic is happeneing in thie place? Martha has to help us this time!
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Victory Seal
Detective
I don't feel so good! The gorgon's cruel gaze is penetrating right through me, and I can't move! Soon I'll be the newest addition to the Enchanged Hall's secret collection. Save yourself! Protect yourself with the gleaming seal!
Did you see? The gorgon closed her eyes as soon as you used the gleaming seal! It looks like you made the right choise, buddy.
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An Evil Phenomenon
Detective
We're finally at this dammed ball! Look... the champagne is still sparkling in the glasses but there's not a single person here - just statues. It looks like all the guests disappeared a second ago. We need to throughtly investigate what happened here.
What's this? I can't believe it... That's not a chandelier, it's a gorgon's head! These ghosts definitely have a sense of humour. A gorgon appeared in the hall! It must be the eveil Martha was so afraid of!
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Visiting the Ball
Detective
The portal is open, and now we can get into the ghostly ball. But this is a one-way ticket if ever I saw one! If our heartbeats end with the chime of the clokc, then how can we go through the portal and remain alive? Maybe we could use the Beating Heart potion. Juliette said someone brought it as a gift for the Mistress.
To your health, buddy!
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The Lost Page
Conductor
Detective is looking for some shady character involved in his case and he promised me a bottle of 50 year old whiskey for some info. Can you imagine how hard it is to find such a bottle in the City? But I'm in a bind. Somebody ripped out the pages from my new arrivals registry jounal again. Listen, help me find the pages, eh? And I will definitely share the drink with you later.
That's it! I swear the second I get my whiskey, I'll tell you.
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A Clock and Bats
Detective
Damn it, the clock face has neither hands nor numbers! When we went inside, everything was fine. Magic is clearly involved in this! But... you have the gift of seeing into the past!
Those flying bloodsuckers again! They're the ones that took the hands and numbers from the Manor's clock and hid them in the City! Quick, put them back where they should be! Now we just have to move the hands to precisely 12 o'clock!
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Getting to the Ball
Detective
You hear that? It's almost midnight, and the sounds of music and the clatter of wheels are coming from the Manor. It seems Juliette was right - it really is happeneing. Now I just have to untangle this story, even if I have to take the whole Manor to pieces to do it! Let's use the Master's and Dr. Frankenstein's invites to pay the ball a visit.
I'll remember this outing for a long time. I haven't been this afraid for years! But it seems as though nothing has changed in the Mysterious Hall! The figures are still motionless, everything is still covered in dust and cobwebs, but I hear the sound of voices and footsteps! What can we do?
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Important Discovery
Mr. Black
Angelique claims that the coin found by Anna has a secret. She used a similar one in the Puppeteer's workshop to access his equipment. I have to solve the secret of this coin myself! But you can participate. Bring me some tools.
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Illegal Scheme
Mr. Black
The charges against Delamode were dropped, but the case of the stolen crystals took a new turn. The scavengers want to use the crystals' unique properties, and it seems that the Architect herself was dragegd into this illegal scheme. Who is the real mastermind here?
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Flower of Freedom
Angelique
There were many strange things in the place where the woman in the mask and cloak had taken the crystals. I brought one of them. It looks like a rose, but only after you put it in a vase will you understand how unusual it is. Use some tools - it has a very prickly stem.
Any vessel in which this rose is put shatters into pieces. Anna brought me a collection of urban legends, and there I found a mention of a flower with such unusual properties. It is called the "Scavengers' Rose."
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Hidden Passage
Angelique
The woman in the mask and cloak turned into a dead end t the edge of the fog. She stopped in front of the blockage obstructing the path, took out some object from her pocket, and then seemed to melt into the stones. I saw a similar object - it's a direction scanner, find it.
The woman in the mask and cloak used such a direction scanner to find a passage through the blockage, which was invisible to the eye. It took me a while, but I found the passage without this instrument and ended up in an unfamiliar place.
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Firm Steps
Angelique
I did not approach the woman in the mask and cloak, but I oculd clearly see where was going. Her steps ignited sparks from the pavement. I suppose her shoes had special heeltaps, like Kira Woodville's. Kira should have a store of such heeltaps, look around.
A good heeltap not only allows a shoe to last longer, but also turns it into a means of self-defense, says Kira. I don't know whether the woman in the mask and cloak used the heeltaps for this purpose, but she walked very decisively.
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Protected by the Crystals
Angelique
The woman did carry something luminous. And she turned into an alley full of the fog without putting on a breathing apparatus. It was dangerous; she might have needed help. This was evidenced by the readings of the fog activity indicator. Find it.
This is Carlos Light's fog activity indicator. He asked me to take measurements in different parts of the City. The fog activity in the alley where the woman went was high, but she did not stop. This means she must have been protected by anti-fog crystals.
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Light in the Darkness
Mr. Black
The woman in the mask and cloak could've been carrying a similar illuminated bag. It was late, and it's quite difficult to hide luminous crystals in the dark. Did Angelique see them?
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Treacherous Gift
Agvid Hanson
For my hospitality, the monk gave me some rock crystals. When I took them, I felt the spring warmth energy leaving my heart. It was flowing away into the monk's magic box! I instantly threw the rock crystals away - somewhere over there, I think. Let's look for them!
The monk who gave me these rock crystals turned out to be a troll. With them, he pulled the warm energy out of my heart and into his box. All in order to disrupt the arrival of spring.
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Mysterious Traveler
Agvid Hanson
I assure you, I haven't done anything wrong. I was tricked! The day before the arrival of spring, a wandering monk asked me to let him stay overnight. He collapsed wearily into an armchair, hiding his face in his hood, and threw his belt book in the corner. Look around, it must still be here!
You found that wanderer's old belt book! I immediately remembered it because of the leather "tail" with which it was tied to the monk's belt. Before meeting him, I'd never seen such books. Have you?
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Fragile Energy
Martha
I'm ready! The ritual requires maximum concentration. The magic I'm about to use could destroy not only the box's stone shell but also the spring energy inside it. Lend me some of the City's artifacts to protect the contents of the box!
Oh power of the City, protect the energy inside this box! The nature spirits have taken the offering from the bowl and showed their totem, charging the ritual with success. The crystal mandala enhances the magic and the stone shell is cracking... Now the Dryad Key can open the box!
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Incredible Power
Doorkeeper
Have you heard that Martha's getting ready for a complex ritual? She's making some kind of potion right now. All in order to destroy the stone shell of the box, which attracted the Drydad Key. She asked me to get a dandelion root for the potion, help me find it.
It's great that you noticed the flower between those large stones. It's incredible - how did this little dandelion sprout destroy such a hard rock? I think Martha will apply its ability to destroy stone in her ritual.
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Ancient Embroidery
Martha
The stone enveloping the box is the same stone that covered the troll due to the sun. This material is woven from negative energy. During the ritual, I will destroy it with a shisha pendant. Can you find it for me?
You don't really think I sent you for a simple mirror with colored patterns, do you? Shisha is an ancient Indian embroidery technique. The bright threads around this mirror symbolize the rays that will destroy the negative energy around the petrified box.
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Flowers for the Spirits
Doorkeeper
As soon as Martha's magic destroys the box's stone shell, I'll open it with the Dryad Key, releasing the spring energy within. During the ritual, Martha will turn to the spirits. For this, she'll need an offering bowl. Let's find a suitable one!
I can see you know your offering bowls! Thank you for finding a suitable one so quickly. You've put flowers in it too! Is this in order to appease the spirits and help Martha to perform her ritual successfully?
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Depths of the Subconscious
Doorkeeper
The Dryad Key was drawn to the troll box and now it won't budge. The key clearly wants us to open it. But its lock is covered in stone. Martha asked me to find a magic candle for the stone shell destruction ritual. Could you help me find the right one?
You have the magic candle, thanks for the help! Martha says that this candle's smoke helps her plunge into the depths of the subconscious. There she'll find clues that will help us perform the ritual successfully and remove the troll box from its stone shackles.
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Space for Concentration
Martha
I will try to destroy the stone shackles that prevent the Dryad Key from opening this box's lock and releasing the spring energy. Help me prepare everything I need. First, find me a crystal mandala!
This crystal mandala will help me create the right magical space in which to concentrate my power and destroy the troll box's stone shell. This way, the key that was pulled to it will be able to open the lock freely.
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Talking to the Air
Angelique
I will report everything I know about the woman in the mask and cloak, as well as her route. I followed her because she called to me. Or rather, I though she did, but I quickly realized that the woman was talking on an intercom. Carlos Light had a similar one, look around.
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Mysterious Gravitation
Martha
In the things you've found, I feel the spring warmth energy that filled their owner's heart. I can move it into the Dryad Key to restore its magical properties. For this, I'll need artifacts. Get some for the ritual!
Each item you've found stores a grain of spring warmth. See, these sparks are a reflection of the spring magic. I'll transfer each on into the Drayd Key, filling it with magic. But what's this? The key is being pulled to the petrified troll like a magnet!
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Water Spirit
Doorkeeper
I recall the spirits telling me that Agvid had a kelpie figurine. It's a water spirit that lives in rivers and lakes. Kelpies appear before travelers in the guise of a horse and lure them into the water. Let's find the figurine together!
You found the kelpie water spirit figurine. The Maiden of Spring told me that Agvid took the figurine with him as a talisman before he set sail. He believed that the kelpie helped him survive the shipwreck. It's surprising, considering that usually these spirits are hostile to people.
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Accessory from Afar
Doorkeeper
The Dryad Key needs a lot of spring energy to open the gate to the Forest of Spirits. I hope there's enough of it in the previous gatekeeper's Agvid had a brooch in the from of a Viking ship. I wish I could find it! Will you help?
Great, you have the Viking ship brooch! The Maiden of Spring said that Agvid greatly appreciated this thing. He found it among the shipwrecks that were washed ashore. It was then that he came up with the idea to build a ship out of the wreckage and sail for warmer lands.
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Dreams of Warmth
Doorkeeper
The nature spirits gave us a clue that Agvid's belongings store the spring energy we need to supplement the Drayd Key. The Maiden of Spring said that Agvid treasured a wooden flower, which he carved himself. If the flower is here somewhere, we'll definitely find it!
Thank you for finding this wooden flower. Do you feel the warmth coming from it? Surely it has the energy necessary for the Drayd Key. According to the Maiden of Spring, Agvid carved this flower as a child, dreaming of running away from the cold to someplace warm.
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Natural Insulation
Doorkeeper
I've been told that Agvid used to grow Iceland moss. Maybe you could help me find some? I'm not sure if, over the years of its caretaker's absence, the moss has survived, but in order to fill the Dryad Key with spring energy, we should look for this plant carefully.
Wow, you managed to notice the Iceland moss in the most remote and wet nook of the terrace! I didn't even notice it growing there between the tiles. It was probably Agvid who insulated the roof with it, as they did in the frosty lands where he was born.
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Harsh Land
Dooekeeper
I hope the former gatekeeper's belongings still store the spring warmth energy that the Dryad Key desperately needs. The former gatekeeper's name was Agvid Hanson. I was told that he always carried a fire-starting kit with him. Let's try to find it!
You managed to find the fire-starting kit that belonged to Agvid. He used to live in the northernmost part of Norway, where it's cold even in spring. With this kit, he could start a fire and get warm. Once in the City, he carried the kit with him out of habit.
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Magic Recovered
Martha
Spring energy particles, that have filled the Dryad Key for centuries, hid in the pets' hearts. To release the energy along with the pets, we need to use the key to open the locks on their cells. Lend me some artifacts to direct it to the key.
Come on, open the locks and release the pets! Look, the spring energy particles refill the Dryad Key with magic. Let's hurry to the Spring Gate and try to open it!
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The Last Argument
Fabien Delamode
The lady offered me a contract: I sew the suits with the crystals, and she takes Angelique over to the Puppeteer so he can configure her to love me. How humiliating! I tore up the contract. However, now it's important evidence. I'll try to collect the fragments if you lend me some tools.
I managed to put together several fragments of the contract. Ooh la la, I was so furious that I ripped it into very small pieces! But this monstrous contract can still be partially read. Take a look, Monsieur Black, and you'll realize why I would never take the deal.
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Helish Machine
Fabien Delamode
The guest was so insitent in her effort to see Angelique that I was losing my temper. I politely explained Angelique isn't in the Atelier, but the lady didn't believe me and started some device to find her. This hellish machine - a mechanical scorpion - is still here, look around.
This mechanical scorpion is the Puppeteer's invention, which he used to turn off complex mechanisms. I got scared for Angelique and kicked the scorpion, which broke it. Ooh la la, I denifitely wasn't going to make deals with such a strange guest!
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Delicate Matter
Fabien Delamode
It's a delicate matter. The visitor knew all about angelique. She calimed that she'd recently seen the Puppeteer, and even got a special tools for fixing animated mannequins from him. She gave it to me. Take a look at this repair multi-tool.
I've actually seen such a repair multi-tool in the Puppeteer's workshop. I thought that perhaps this lady was indeed the Architect and met with other members of the Order of the Five? I have no evidence to the contrary.
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Serious Device
Mr. Black
I don't see evidence of Mr. Delamode's innocence yet. Did the guest send him regards from the lamplighter, by any chance? Because I noticed a serious device among all this hiny garbage in the Atelier - a crystal starter. Bring it.
I wasn't mistaken - this really is a crystal starter used by the lamplighers. Delamode insists that the visitor brought it as well. Such devices don't grow on trees though. Where did she get it from?
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Sharp Hint
Fabien Delamode
The visitor said that the scavengers want anti-fog suits. As a deposit, she didn't offer coin but a fabric cutter. I refused, but she left it at the atelier anyway. Find the cutter, but be careful - it's very sharp.
This is the cutter I was talking about. It's a scavengers' thing - the blade is made of a special alloy, so it doesn't lose its sharpness, even if you cut a lot of dense fabric with it. According to the lady, this was required for tailoring the anti-fog suits.
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Neon Cache
Kira Woodville
We've supplemented Sophia's dossier, but I feel like we've missed something. We examined everything related to old unsolved cases and everything that arouses suspicion... Or did we? Take a look, there's a neon picture over there. Lend me some tools, I want to inspect it!
Aha, I knew it! The hat, couture dress, and the guitar - they're all just a distraction to hide something really interesting. Would you look at that - behind the picture is a cache full of letters. Well, well, who are they addressed to? Oh, thats embarrassing - they're addressed to Sophia's mother...
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Memento of Refusal
Mr. Black
As soon as I finish compiling Sophia's dossier, I'll get down to yours! I saw that Sophia keeps old concert tickets. Why are they so special? Here's the plan - I'll distract her, while you find one!
Great teamwork, we have the old concert ticket for the singer's show. Sophia sent tickets like this to her father, but he returned them. How frustrating.
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Sign of Privilege
Fabien Delamode
Ooh la la, Monsieur Black, I've got mixed up in this missing crystals matter, but I will certainly find you evidence of my innocence! The visitor didn't give me any coin but brought me gifts. For example, a Cabaret club bracelet. It's around here somewhere, find it.
This Cabaret club bracelet offers you some privileges, such as the right to have a talk with Mademoiselle Haze after her performance. But along with the bracelet, the lady sent me greetings from Monsieur Avocado, which sounded more like blackmail.
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Misleading Shine
Kira Woodville
Mr. Black asked me to find out something to supplement Sophia's dossier. He noticed gemstones on her couture dress. The rubies are similar to ones stolen during a famous jeweler robbery. Help me find the dress!
We found the couture dress belonging to Sophia! One gemstone fell from it and I accidentally stepped on it. It crumbled under my boot, which means these rubies are fake.
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Long Cruise
Rayden Storke
Mr. Black has started quite a through study of Sophia's past. He learned that she once spent a whole year on a ship. She still has a mirror from the cruise liner. Come on, I'll show you where it is!
On the mirror from the liner you found, there's an engraving: "Special order for the singer's cabin." It turns out that Sophia was performing on the cruise ship.
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Musical Connection
Mr. Black
Sophia's dossier still needs to be supplemented. I made inquiries and found out that the singer has an instrument similar to the guitar of a jazzman, who was involved in several crimes. Inspect the instrument for authenticity!
Keep it up, you have the jazzman's guitar! See, the musician's inscription is on the back: "To Sophia - the talented vocalist of our band." Do you think they were connected by more than music?
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Starting Up a Star's Path
Kira Woodville
The Cabaret's singer prefers to keep her past a secret. When Black ws compiling a dossier on her, he found Sophia's photograph taken at a casino. Was she gambling there? Let's find a concert hat made in the style of playing cards. I noticed it in the old photo.
Well done, you found the concert hat! The accessory turned out to be part of the concert costume young Sophia wore when performing in the casino at the beginning of her career.
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Last Performance
Sophia
Ah, something terrible happened during the performance of the saxophonist and his beloved! Lend me some tools so I can set up the microphone, and we'll find out how his story really ended.
During the concert, a crazy fan started shooting at the singer, and the musician tried to shield her with his saxophone. There were several shots, and one of the bullets hit the girl's heart. After this tragedy, the saxophoniest wrote this song and left the stage forever.
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Unfinished Song
Rayden Storke
What if the musician is sad because he couldn't protect the singer and the bullet still wounded her? Let's look around - sometimes , when other musicians accompany her, Sophia performs with a musical score. Maybe evidence still exists from that concert? Let's look for it.
I hoped, right up to the last minute, that I'd be wrong, but the score you found has blood all over it. It looks like the bullet did hit someone!
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Self-Sacrifice
Sophia
Dearie, the saxophonist romthe projection had a sad, yet in-love kind of expression. Maybe he was performing with a singer? Let's try to find some accessory, for example, aconcert headband - it was very fashionable!
Sugar, I put on the concert headband you found and sang again. You won't believe it... The Collector's microphone showed the saxophonist, and then - bang! - a shot rang out, and the musician shielded me with his body.