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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Away with Melancholy
Adeline Svensson
Valerie wrote a letter to the Goddess of Love out of loneliness. But she has us! She could keep a diary to help remind herself of the good things in life. There’s one in the souvenir department. Can you find it?
Thanks. You found the emotion diary and a fun pen to go with it. Valerie will love this! By writing down her feelings each day, it will be easier for her to remember she’s not alone, and that love will find her eventually.
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In Joy and in Sorrow
Detective
For the sake of the City, I confess that I love Jul. I even proposed to her, and she said yes! But then she forgot, and gave me back the ring. Your artifacts should be able to extract the love energy from it!
Your artifacts pulled enough energy from the ring and the other keepsakes to patch the hole in the protective layer. If Jul still loves me, I’m ready to ask her to marry me again!
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A Timid Feeling
Juliette
I don’t talk to anyone about my feelings. Sometimes it feels like my heart doesn’t have the capacity for anything else. The protective layer can use as much of my love as it needs... like this, my first valentine card. Take it!
This valentine card was supposed to be quirky. But I forgot who I wanted to send it to. My memory came back eventually, but by then, it was too late. I’m not even sure why I still have the card.
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Ephemeral Bonds
Detective
I’ve given it some thought, and the most energy probably comes from our good days. Once, my beloved and I attached a lovers’ lock to the bridge as a symbol of our devotion. Can you help me find it?
Yes, that’s our lock. Someone cut it down. I told my beloved, and it turned out she didn’t remember our stroll there at all! Or was she only pretending not to remember? How can I know?
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Fragments of Memories
Detective
I’ll gladly share the power of my feelings if it means keeping my beloved safe. She forgets every time we meet, so I’ve started taking mementos... like this cup.
My beloved grew flustered when I declared my feelings for her. She dropped this cup, which I glued back together. Now it lives in a tempered glass case. It’s precious to me.
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Dancing for Two
Juliette
I’ll reveal my deepest secret in a heartbeat if it means saving the City. I’m in love. But I’m afraid to tell him. I asked him to go dancing once, and even had plans to give him a lovely boutonnière.
This boutonnière matches my necklace. But I never gave it to my crush. I don’t remember why I didn’t. It’s all so confusing. I hope things work out for us someday, and we can finally be together.
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A Bold Step
Detective
If the fate of the world’s at stake, why not say it out loud? Yes, I’m in love. I have no idea if she feels the same. I’ve asked her out countless times. Here’s one of the invitations.
I sent this invitation for a romantic date to my beloved via the gutter above her room. I was trying to protect our privacy. But she never showed up. I later found the invitation in a puddle.
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Mission Failed
Callista
Everything’s under control. The protective layer is being repaired. There’s only one thing I can’t calculate, which is the volume of the supplied energy. I need your artifacts to calibrate the indicator.
Thanks. Your artifacts finalized the calibration and got the indicator working again. I was right to involve you in this story. Now I can finally... huh? Oh, no. There’s no energy coming through!
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A True Heart
Callista
As a professional cupid, I fine-tune mutual attraction rather than just bump people together "by fate." The Goddess herself authorized me to do this. Check her symbol if you need verification.
See? This symbol shows my work is official, and my heart is true. Love used to be bloody, rough work, but that has changed. We stopped using arrows a long time ago. Now, we use perfumes.
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Love Engineering
Callista
You don’t like my matches? You think that without my intervention, these couples would have never looked at each other? Well, that may be true, but it isn’t the full picture. Have you seen my compass?
This compass redirects couples’ energetic potential, or the sparks struck by differences in character. The Goddess ordered maximum energy to repair the protective layer. "Fate" had to be put on the backburner for a while.
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A Salvation Plan
Callista
These new couples may seem unlikely, but their matchmaking was intentional. Their varied romantic potential provides more energy to the damaged barrier, which will help speed up the recovery process. Can you find the generator I used to match them?
This generator assembles romantic pairs. Emotions are an energy source. I was experimenting to determine which couples would generate the most energy.
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Rules Are Made to Be Broken
Callista
I had to change my approach to pairing up couples. The City became a breeding ground for love anomalies because of its magical nature. Take a look at the map.
Note especially these ones: a love from the future, a loop of dates, dream encounters, and a letter pleading the Goddess of Love for direct intervention. These were the anomalies that drained the most energy from the protective layer.
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Danger from Beyond
Callista
You were probably surprised to see so many people coupling up so fast. That was my doing. I’m here on a secret mission to save the world. Shards of the protective layer fell not far from here. Can you recover them?
Thanks! That was quick. These fragments are parts of the protective layer between the world of humans and the higher world where I reside. Alas, the barrier has worn thin, and your City is to blame.
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The Most Ancient Magic
Martha
I sense an ancient power here, but it isn’t strictly magical. The spirits demand a deeper search. I’m already at my limit, but something is guiding me toward this vessel. I’ll need your artifacts to fully examine it.
Your artifacts gave me the strength to perceive the pure, ancient energy contained in this vessel. It’s identical to the active ingredient in the special perfume that’s been making the townspeople fall in love!
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Ordinary Chemistry
Callista
If you’re looking for traces of love magic, I assure you, you won’t find any. I already know that it’s strictly forbidden. I’ll even let you examine my tools. They’re all clean. But please, look around.
I trust that you can tell the difference between a hydrosol and a love potion. I’m distilling roses in there. The concoction is for sale, but it’s not magical... as your own medium has confirmed.
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Contemplating on Fate
Juliette
Oh, no. I don’t recognize Adeline at all. She’s definitely under the influence of some kind of love magic. Maybe the fortune cookies were enchanted? Oops... the last one fell under the counter. Can you get it for me?
Thanks for the fortune cookie! It reads, "Your crush is thinking about you right now." Hmm. I wish this little treat was magical, but sadly, these are just nice words.
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Together Forever
Adeline Svensson
Why doesn’t anyone believe Cardsharp and I have genuine feelings for each other? I’ll commit to a full journalistic investigation. Let’s start by looking for traces of love magic or recent rituals. Seen any candles lying around?
What lovely candles! Martha has confirmed they’re not magical, but they’ll be perfect for my wedding to Cardsharp. You’re invited, by the way. Jul is going to be my bridesmaid!
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A Way to the Heart
Detective
I arrived with the warrant in the nick of time. Jul called me. Someone seems to be dabbling in dangerous magic. If so, we’re going to confiscate anything that could be evidence of a crime. Notice anything suspicious, buddy?
Ambergris? I knew you’d find something interesting for us to investigate. Callista claims it’s an aphrodisiac... something that enhances romantic attraction. But Martha says it’s non-magical.
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Sniffing Out
Martha
The Aromarium might be a cover for powerful spells. Special aromatic compositions could suppress the magical scent, making it difficult to track. Maybe there’s a potion among those flasks?
I agree, the flasks do contain aromas... but none of them are magical, let alone the intoxicating scent in question. These could be decoys.
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A Suspicious Scent
Martha
Take a whiff of this. The new lovers’ personal items and the Professor’s dissertation all smell the same because they’ve all been to the Aromarium. I’d like to use your artifacts to locate the source of the intoxicating perfume.
Your artifacts strengthened the spell I cast on the new lovers’ personal items, and illuminated a bottle in the display case. It’s the same scent! The perfume is marked "bestseller." Looks like it’s been flying off the shelves...
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Loves Me, Loves Me Not
Martha
If Cardsharp enchanted Adeline, then why isn’t she the only one who suddenly fell in love? Isabelle also has that lovey-dovey look in her eyes... is she under a spell, too? She dropped her handkerchief. Can you pick it up?
Isabelle begged me to enchant this handkerchief as an eternal keepsake. I refused, and she sprayed it with a perfume that stirs the heart. The usually-reserved Isabelle was beside herself!
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The Science of Feelings
Adeline Svensson
My sweetie Cardsharp didn’t cast a love spell on me! I came to the rescue, even though the Professor asked me to correct errors in his dissertation. There’s a poem hidden in between the lines. Can you find it?
Did you like Professor’s poem? It’s as beautiful as our feelings for each other. "All calculations converged on one impossible constant: you." Turns out the Professor can be romantic, after all!
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Dangerous Connections
Juliette
Monsieur Cardsharp denies casting a love spell on Adeline. I want to believe him. Ah! He looks so hopelessly in love! Just like another unromantic townsman I can think of. Can you find the protea bouquet?
You’re right. These proteas were torn out by their roots. The Conductor pulled them out of the flowerbed right in front of me, saying he wanted to impress the Mistress, but that he planned to spray the bouquet with perfume from the Aromarium before giving it to her.
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The Heart’s Decree
Martha
Cardsharp talks about love like he’s obsessed. Could he, too, be under the influence of a charm? Hmm. But his isn’t the only case I’ve seen like this recently. Did you see that piece of bark with the marking on it?
I’ve seen the marking on this piece of bark before. The Huntress carved this declaration of love for the Mayor on a tree next to City Hall. Someone removed the bark and hid it in the Aromarium.
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Enemies to Lovers
Cardsharp
You’re wrong to accuse old Cardsharp of casting a love spell on Adeline! She and I finally saw each other as we are. People are falling in love all over this City! And I’ll prove it, if you can find me a certain broken guitar.
This is Inspector Dipp’s guitar. He left it after he came to buy perfume for Ju the Matchmaker. They used to hate each other, and now they’re in love! Why is the guitar broken, you wonder? Seems like someone grew tired of his serenades.
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Love Is Blind
Juliette
My friend, Adeline, a local journalist, has suddenly fallen in love with that scoundrel, Cardsharp. Is she under a love spell, or is it something worse? I’ll record everything related to our investigation 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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A Realm of Fragrances
Juliette
Ah, mon ami, what a place! Even the entryway smells divine. So many different aromas, and none of them overwhelming. I can’t wait to smell more inside.
Look at all this. The smells are incredible! Perfumes, colognes, lotions... and, look over there! Soaps, candles, sweets infused with violet and vanilla? But, no Cardsharp. Where did he run off to?
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Drawn by Aromas
Juliette
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 Spring Oasis
Doorkeeper
Good idea starting our search in the Spring Quarter. There’s a greenhouse with a maze here. The sign at the entrance reads, "Green Studio." Could this be the Maiden of Spring’s hiding spot? Let’s look around.
Wow! Snowdrifts may cover the rest of this City, but Green Studio is in full bloom. No sign of the Maiden of Spring yet, but this seems a likely hiding place for her. Wonder why she’s hiding?
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An Open-Air Concert
Alford Stone
Goodbye, foggy starlings! Ugh. Wait. I tried blowing into the flute, but it was too quiet. I bet your artifacts could amplify the volume.
Hurray! Your artifacts gave the flute a resounding tone, filling the air with music. The foggy starlings immediately took flight and disappeared somewhere far beyond the clouds... it’s magic!
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Gentle Vibrations
Alford Stone
One last bit of fine-tuning, and the flute will scatter those foggy starlings for good. We can finish the instrument by crafting a vibrato feather from a blue bird’s feather and some bell paint.
Magnifico! This vibrato feather calibrates the instrument to the sound described in the book. The flute is ready. We only need to choose the right words; that is, the melody.
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Singing Stones
Alford Stone
The flute blank is ready. We just need to tune it, so it can be used to scare away the foggy starlings. I brought some special stones from my supplies for this purpose. Can you locate the bass gem and bring it to me?
This bass gem will tune the flute, enabling me to speak to the birds in their own language. What do you think I should tell them? "Get lost, or I’ll turn you into soup!" Is that a clear enough message?
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A Fragile Tool
Carlos Light
Alford asked me for a quartz drill to make a flute that will scare away the foggy starlings on the promenade. I brought the drill, but was distracted by that dessert and forgot where I set it down. Can you find it for me?
Thanks for bringing me the drill. It’s a valuable tool that can bore through almost any material. The bit is extremely hard, but also quite fragile if misused. Please make sure Alford doesn’t break it.
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A Wind Instrument
Alford Stone
I know a way to scare off the foggy starlings, but it won’t be easy. We need a flute made from the branch of a special azure elm. Lucky for us, one grows nearby. We just need to harvest a branch.
This azure elm branch is superb. My ritual book says azure elm can transform any sound into the voice of nature. It allows one to speak directly to the beasts... and the birds. Oh, I’m going to tell those fog starlings a thing or two!
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Sweet Leftovers
Alford Stone
My ritual book contains a ward against magical flying creatures. And trust me, these aren’t your run-of-the-mill, balcony-dwelling birds. Take a look at what’s left of my dessert after one of those things got to it.
See? That ghostly bird pecked my dessert to pieces! The book identifies these creatures as "foggy starlings." You can tell by the illustration. Finally, it’s my time to shine. I... I mean we, shall save the City from these pernicious pests.
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Bravo! Encore!
Vera
I placed the mirage dust inside the brightest lamp, and the phantoms came to life, like dancers on a stage. We’re going to put these ghostly illusions to work! They’ll need to be kept inside their containers, though. May I borrow some artifacts?
Ooh! When lit by your artifacts, the lamp cast many ghostly images all at once! Now, every night at dusk, the City’s streets will come alive with their performances.
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Mirage Traces
Vera
The anti-fog crystals will need to be polished to get rid of the ghostly reflections. As for the crystal dust where the mirages left their imprints? I bet we could use it for something else. Can you collect the dust for me?
Well done. This mirage dust will work wonders for my next invention. I thought of it while polishing the crystals. We can turn the ghostly images into a fun attraction!
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On a Thin Line
Vera
I have an idea of how to get rid of these so-called "ghosts." It seems they’re connected to the mirages that recently appeared on the promenade. We’ll need a polishing machine to test my hypothesis.
I’m going to use this machine to remove a thin top layer from the anti-fog crystal inside one of the lamps and examine it. Bingo! The mirage left an imprint on the crystal, creating an optical illusion.
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Don’t Believe Your Eyes
Vera
We have to figure out why the ghosts are appearing before they scare any more of the townspeople. The bookstore owner swears a phantom centaur just chased him down the street! Let’s see if it’s still there.
Yep. Just like I thought, the bookstore owner mistook the ghostly reflection of that statue for a phantom centaur. The statue is of a rider, so the shape matches. All of the sightings so far have occurred at dusk, next to a lamp. I think I know what’s going on.
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A Familiar Stranger
Vera
I’m going to make sure the City’s streets are safe for the townspeople to walk around at night. The last ghost sighting was of a frightening woman with scissors who appeared under a lamp not far from here. Let’s check it out.
This phantom lady looks familiar. Wait! I know her. She’s the florist who trims flowers in the shop across the street. See? Nothing to be afraid of. But what caused this ghostly version of her to show up here?
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In a Blur
Vera
Before we can exorcise any ghosts from the City’s streets, we need to make sure they actually, you know... exist. People could just be seeing things in the fog. I’ll need my fog sensor for a more definitive answer. Could you find it?
Thanks for finding my fog sensor! The readings show there isn’t a significant amount of fog in the air. So, that isn’t causing the sightings. Hmm... this would be a lot easier if I could see these "ghosts" for myself.
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Warm or Cold?
Flora Alvarez
Ali’s cocktail seems more like it’s meant to treat heat exhaustion. I’ll add a drop of fire elixir to mitigate the overcooling effect. We need to combine ice and flame. Can you lend me some of your artifacts?
Your artifacts balanced the ingredients in the vessel, creating a hot-and-cold remedy: cooling in the heat, and warming in the cold. Sales will be through the roof!
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It’s All in the Presentation
Ali Vazir
Presentation can make or break a new cocktail, and ours needs some help. The more appealing it looks, the more likely it is to sell. Let’s start by pouring it in a nice-looking glass.
Ooh, fancy! Yes, that’s the perfect glass for our Summer Hit. Let’s try it. Ugh. It still tastes too much like medicine, and now my teeth hurt from the cold. Flora’s herbs are to thank for this! The drink is ruined.
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An Ice-Cold Ingredient
Ali Vazir
My summer cocktail needs to be served cold. The problem is, ice melts quickly in the heat. Thankfully, I have a Plan B. We can use a rare fruit known as an ice mangosteen. Can you help me peel some?
Nice job peeling the ice mangosteen. The fruit cooled the mixture, and... it started bubbling. Oops! That wasn’t part of the recipe. Looks like we’ve accidentally unlocked what the experts call "molecular cuisine."
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Meadow Fragrances
Flora Alvarez
Ali said his summer cocktail needed some extra "zing" and asked me for aromatic herbs to liven it up. Could you help me fill this box with the most fragrant kinds?
These herbs have such magnificent aromas. But when Ali added them to the cocktail, they overpowered the other flavors, making it taste too medicinal. I hope Ali keeps working on the recipe.
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A Juicy Foundation
Ali Vazir
Freshness is the defining characteristic of any good summer drink, meaning we need fresh-squeezed juice. No store-bought ingredients here. I brought my own favorite juicer! Convenient, eh? It should be around here somewhere. Mind finding it?
Look at all that fresh-squeezed juice! Now our cocktail will be crisp and flavorful. I was thinking about marketing it with the slogan, "Summer Hit: Feel the Freshness!" Hmm. Still doesn’t taste quite right.
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A Foolproof Recipe
Ali Vazir
I haven’t played bartender in ages. The idea for this drink is simple: light, thirst-quenching, and something anyone can afford. I jotted the recipe down somewhere. Can you find it?
Thanks. This is the recipe I meant. I’ve tweaked it a bit to make it even tastier. Any suggestions for a name? Wait, no. I’ve got it: Summer Hit! What do you think?
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A Collectible Mirage
Ollie Articus
We’re making one of nature’s tiny miracles. Ah! I’m so excited! I’ll place a crystal into the vessel to fill it with the fog. Quick, seal the bottle.
Would you look at that? A pocket mirage that I can admire any time I want. I wonder if a mirage could be made from memories? I have a few I’d like to keep intact.
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Under the Veil of Mirages
Ollie Articus
The strange phenomena were mirages created by the legendary Collector to free the Puppeteer from the Shadow. And we helped! But will the Order truly be able to protect the City, having openly challenged the Shadow?
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The Nature of Special Effects
Collector
Everything is ready to create our mirage. Activate! Wait, what? The phantasmoscope sputtered. No fata morgana appeared, because... we’re low on energy?! Quick! We need to use your artifacts!
Look at that magnificent fata morgana! Your artifacts powered the phantasmoscope, and the Shadow’s tower materialized on the promenade. Completely fooled, the Disciples rushed toward the illusion. It’s all up to Zoe now.
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Into the Sky
Ollie Articus
This rescue mission must succeed. The Collector has accounted for every detail of the mirage. He even constructed an atmospheric probe to precisely measure the humidity and temperature. How about you launch it?
You’re a natural! The probe is already reaching altitude. In a few seconds, we’ll begin receiving the data we need to determine the perfect moment to trick the Disciples.
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The Anticipated Precipitation
Ollie Articus
Mirages also require precise humidity. To accomplish this, the Collector plans to use cloudmaking silver. There should be some in powdered form nearby. Can you look?
Thanks for finding this cloudmaking silver. The Collector will release it into the atmosphere with a special device, and the silver will trigger rainfall, raising the humidity to the ideal level for our fata morgana.
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A Heated Atmosphere
Collector
Quick reminder about a key principle Ollie shared: the ground must be uniformly heated. We’ll use a magma core. Just don’t get burned. We can install it together.
Thanks for giving me a hand. Installing a magma core alone would be dangerous. Can you feel the pavement heating up under our feet? We’d better move. It’s about to get much hotter.
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Let There Be Light!
Collector
A homing pigeon just delivered us a message from the Astronomer: the sun’s rays are now at the perfect angle for a fata morgana. We can intensify the light by installing a crystal reflector.
Nice work! The reflector increased the brightness to the level we need. The mirage will form at the brightest point on the promenade.
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Lights! Camera! Action!
Collector
Our objective here is to create a convincing fata morgana. First, we need the projector-camera I borrowed from the Capuchins. Find it and place it in the center of the street.
Excellent. The projector-camera is now feeding the Architect’s image into the phantasmoscope. This technique should make the Shadow’s lair look as real as the floating island does.
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A Phantasmal Discovery
Collector
Last step: securing the components. We need powerful artifacts to assemble the phantasmoscope and make the fata morgana so we can rescue the Puppeteer. May I borrow some of yours?
Thanks to your artifacts, every bolt is now perfectly aligned! The phantasmoscope is ready, and with only minutes to spare. Arcturus has calculated the exact moment we need to deploy the fata morgana. It’s almost time.
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The Other Side of Truth
Collector
The phantasmoscope requires a special component: a chrono-distorter designed by the Master to briefly pause time. This will allow the Architect to enter the tower and free the Puppeteer. Please find it.
This chrono-distorter is only a prototype. The Master caused considerable trouble with devices like this in the past. But I assure you, the Order will set things right and restore peace to the City once we’re all freed from the Shadow.
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Plausible Terrain
Collector
Zoe, the Architect, located the entrance to the Shadow’s lair. We agreed to use a mirage to rescue the Puppeteer. Unfortunately, the lair’s entrance moves. So, we need to be fast. Hand me the scale modulator.
This scale modulator will ensure the realism of our mirage. Our fata morgana of the Shadow’s lair will appear as a grim tower shrouded in fog. The Disciples will be drawn to it, while the Architect frees the Puppeteer from the real one.
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The Illusion of Deception
Collector
Only my phantasmoscope can create a fata morgana - that’s a type of mirage - powerful enough to fool the Shadow’s Disciples who are guarding the Puppeteer’s body. To start, we need a polished crystal. Can you find one?
This crystal will add depth and dimension to our mirage, like the floating island I conjured earlier. The island was only meant to distract the film crew so I could borrow their projector-camera, an essential part for the phantasmoscope. Don’t worry. I’ll give it back.
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Cosmic Interference
Collector
We must finish building the mirage machine, more formally referred to as a phantasmoscope. Another member of the Order’s life is in danger, and we’re running out of time. Find the solar protractor while I stabilize the casing.
Arcturus, the Astronomer, made this protractor to calculate the precise angle of the sun’s rays to create a convincing mirage, and we will need one to save our friend, the Puppeteer.
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An Unexpected Meeting
Collector
Are you surprised to see me pop out from beneath an invisibility hat? It’s not trickery... it’s science. If you need proof I really am the Collector, here’s my initiation ring. Take a look for yourself.
Every member of the Order of the Five wears a ring like this. You’ve seen the Astronomer’s and the Architect’s, haven’t you? We’re preparing for a critical mission, and your assistance would be invaluable.
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An Optical Effect
Ollie Articus
To remove any lingering doubts from Mr. Black’s mind, I suggest we create a lateral mirage of our own. I’ve wanted to see one forever. Your artifacts could help. May I borrow some?
Your artifacts’ glow cast a lateral mirage that shimmered on the wall for a brief moment. Mirages are difficult to sustain. You saw it too, didn’t you? Now, where has Mr. Black gone?
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An Aerial Transport
Ollie Articus
I believe that island is also a mirage, but of a much rarer kind. I’ve witnessed similar illusions out in the desert, but never in the City! See that inverted carriage? That’s a superior mirage. Let’s take a closer look.
This is a textbook example of a superior mirage! Fascinating how clear it is, and how close to us it appears, though these types of mirages typically only form at great distances. Incredible.
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The Unreachable Oasis
Mr. Black
Hear that? Ms. Articus claims these strange phenomena are mirages: natural optical illusions. According to her, the water on the promenade is an inferior mirage, like an oasis one might see in the middle of the desert. Let’s put her claim to the test.
Hmm, this is definitely a mirage. There isn’t any real water here, no matter how closely you look. The good news is, the City won’t be flooded. But what about that floating island?
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The Sun Under Suspicion
Mr. Black
The distortions, and the island itself, may hold some relationship to the sun. Why else would someone bring a solar calendar here? Yet I saw one left on the parapet earlier. Could you go get it?
The presence of this solar calendar is suspicious. The science department is investigating the island’s connection to celestial bodies. I’ll hand it over and let them analyze it.
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Another’s Thoughts
Mr. Black
That floating island is a disaster waiting to happen. We need to figure out how it was made if we’re going to prevent a calamity. I noticed a notebook with a compass on it nearby. That could’ve belonged to a scientist. Find it.
This notebook is full of valuable information. Look at these drawings. Many of them appear to be mirror images, like the doubling phenomenon that was observed here in the City. We’re getting closer!
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Two Peas in a Pod
Mr. Black
We’re nearing a breakthrough. If we can identify whoever is creating these distortions, we may be able to neutralize the threat. I found a sketch of something that resembles the floating island. See the similarities?
This sketch, along with fragments of that note, make it clear someone is attempting to recreate the Distortion inside the City, and is practicing on smaller objects first. But I will stop them.
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At a High Price
Alford Stone
I recited the spell twice. The magical surge should’ve pushed the island away from the City, but nothing happened. Maybe my incantation wasn’t loud enough? We could use your artifacts to amplify my voice. May I borrow some?
Those are some powerful artifacts! Did you hear my voice? It boomed like rolling thunder. But the island didn’t move at all, and the vibrations shattered the display case in a nearby shop. Curse those witches!
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Under Protection
Alford Stone
I got so carried away trying to make the island disappear that I nearly forgot the most important part: safety precautions. I need a dual amulet to shield myself from any magical backlash. Mind grabbing one?
We’re finally ready. The dual amulet is secured. The chalk symbols, though not the most artistic, are drawn. It’s time to recite the spell. Step back, please. The magic is powerful, and I don’t want you getting caught.
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Magic Runes
Alford Stone
I’m going to convince Mr. Black that my magic ritual can rid us of that witchy island. The ancient scroll calls for spirit chalk. Can you find some while I practice the incantation a few times?
Perfect! This spirit chalk will channel magical power into the symbols I’m drawing. A circle, a star... hmm, I’ll admit, I’m not the world’s greatest artist. At least my pronunciation of the spells is right. I think.
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An Invisible Enemy
Alford Stone
According to the scroll, a magical crystal hidden somewhere on the floating island is what grants the witches their power. We need a geo-spyglass to see the island in greater detail. There’s one nearby. Can you help me find it?
Thanks! This geo-spyglass has high magnification, but there’s no sign of witches up there. The crystal must be inactive, meaning they’re not casting any spells at the moment. Perfect opportunity to perform the ritual and banish them!
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Safety Rules
Alford Stone
That magical island brought by the witches could still crash down on our heads at any moment, which means no standing under it without protection. You need a sturdy helmet, like mine!
Excellent choice of helmet. I hope you won’t need it when we approach the island. I know Mr. Black distrusts magic rituals, but I’m going to prove to him that they work.
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No Trespassing
Mr. Black
I don’t believe in any of this hocus-pocus. But just in case, while Stone prepares his ritual or whatever, let’s cordon off the area to prevent any prying eyes. Can you set up a warning barrier?
Nice work. No one’s getting through that without permission. Mr. Stone is so fascinated by even the slightest hint of magic. Let’s put his theory to the test.
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Full-Length Evidence
Mr. Black
Distorted werewolves? I need to see this for myself. Restoring that reel is now our top priority! Your artifacts should do the trick. Mind lending me some?
Your artifacts rejoined the film fragments. Capuchin was telling the truth. The footage shows it all: the island manifesting out of thin air, the assistant’s doppelgänger, and a whole pack of distorted werewolves. The evidence is undeniable.
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Uninvited Extras
Lewis Capuchin
We’ve already lost so much to these strange phenomena. More important, the camera is still missing! Black keeps pressuring me about it. In our last scene, we were filming a Defender battling a werewolf. The actor was wearing a mask. Could you find it?
We only have one werewolf mask, but somehow, instead of the one monster, the film showed a whole distorted pack of them! Wait. I have an idea. I’ll show Black the footage. Actually, never mind. The film is torn.
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An Outtake
Lewis Capuchin
I’ll show Black the script. The film is about the Defenders. There’s no floating island in the story. But it gets worse. During the commotion, the assistant saw her own doppelgänger. It vanished when she threw a clapperboard at it. Can you find it?
Excellent. The clapperboard cracked, but it’s mostly still intact. That poor assistant suffered a complete breakdown. Of course, I would’ve warned the crew if any special effects of that magnitude had been scheduled.
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Off-Script
Lewis Capuchin
I must prove to Black that the island’s appearance had nothing to do with our filming. But everything’s a mess. The actors all fled and abandoned their props. Can you help me pick up what’s left?
Thanks for this. I’ll return this damaged prop to the set designers. Perhaps they’ll be able to salvage something from it. That cursed island has already cost us a fortune. The producer is beside himself.
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Technical Difficulties
Lewis Capuchin
I didn’t even notice the island at first. I was setting up a shot when I heard the screams. I didn’t understand what was happening. My cameraman dropped the stage light and ran. I hope it can still be repaired when... or if... we find it.
Thanks, but I fear this stage light is beyond even the finest craftsman’s ability to repair. We used it with the camera the Order of the Five built for us, which disappeared when everyone started panicking.
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A Creative Struggle
Lewis Capuchin
My film is about the Defenders... not that floating island, or any other! I have no idea where that freakish thing came from. The shoot is a disaster, and I’ll have to explain all of this to Black. Oh, where did I put the filming permit...?
Thanks! You just saved me from a possible jail sentence. This permit confirms that I violated no regulations during today’s filming on the promenade. The equipment list is here, which includes my missing camera.
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An Intricate Plot
Mr. Black
A large island bedecked with waterfalls hovers over the promenade. It looks like it could fall and crash down on us at any moment. I’m going to learn its origins and do whatever’s necessary to prevent a catastrophe. I’ll record everything I learn 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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A Creative Process
Mr. Black
Excellent. My agents have cleared the onlookers from the promenade. For their own safety, of course. The shopkeepers are going to stick around. Let’s ask if they saw anything suspicious before the island appeared.
Witnesses claim the island materialized the moment filming started. I hope this isn’t some new form of special effects technology. Where are the Capuchins? I need answers!
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A Spectacular Sight
Mr. Black
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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On the Runaway’s Trail
Adeline Svensson
Wait for me! Mirai-san is in trouble, and I want to help. My readers are curious about this mysterious spring. I’ve already been there, so I can show you the way. Follow me!
This little slice of paradise was hidden away for decades, as if frozen in time, until the City suddenly revealed it again. I’m interested to learn why it reappeared. But first, let’s find Kiyoko.
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The Main Trick
Valerie
I’ve never won the Easter Egg Hunt before. I want to win so badly that I’m willing to use magic to guarantee my victory. Hmm. Or, what if I borrow the City’s magic instead? Can I use your artifacts?
Your artifacts’ glow pointed my compass directly to where the Easter eggs are hidden. I’m finally ready for the hunt! And I’m only a little nervous.
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A Good Luck Leaf
Valerie
I’m going to win the Easter Egg Hunt this year. How am I so sure? Don’t tell anyone, but I have a special lucky clover talisman that’s going to... wait. Where’d I put it? Shoot. Can you help me find it?
Phew! You found my lucky clover talisman. Close call, huh? You say it was stuck in the egg basket? That must be a good sign. It means I’m going to win the Easter Egg Hunt!
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An Egg-Vision Device
Valerie
Since I’m not afraid of getting lost anymore, I need to collect as many eggs as possible to win the hunt. Can you find me a pair of butterfly glasses? I’ll explain later.
Yes, these are the butterfly glasses I need. Aside from being a cute accessory, the lenses are coated with a special tape that helps spot Easter eggs among the lush greenery of the maze.
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Phone a Friend
Valerie
It’s a shame my ferret friend Eddie won’t be joining me for the Easter Egg Hunt. The rules say you can’t enter the maze with a partner. Still, nothing’s stopping me from calling him for help if I end up getting lost. Can you bring me Eddie’s whistle?
Yep! This is the whistle I use to call Eddie. Eddie has an impeccable sense of direction, unlike me. So if I get lost, I’ll call for him, and he’ll lead me safely out of the maze.
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Not What It Seems
Valerie
What if I get carried away searching for eggs inside the maze, and don’t notice the thread running out until it’s too late? A terrifying thought! Could you bring me a signal flare, just in case?
Aw! What a cute little lipstick-shaped flare. I’ll feel much safer with this in my pocket, and I’ll signal you right away if I get lost. I just need to make sure it doesn’t get mixed up with my real lipstick.
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Twisting Paths
Valerie
Good idea starting our search in the Spring Quarter. There’s a greenhouse with a maze here. The sign at the entrance reads, "Green Studio." Could this be the Maiden of Spring’s hiding spot? Let’s look around.
This yarn is perfect! Long, reliable, and incredibly strong! It’s made from alpaca wool? Then it surely has magical properties that’ll keep me from losing my way in the maze.
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Out of Competition
Florian
I think Molly the Mole was collecting the eggs because she wanted to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt! I’d like to reward her properly for her efforts. Can you lend me some artifacts?
Thanks! Your artifacts engraved little Molly’s name on the trophy. Look how happy she is! And I’m glad the Easter Egg Hunt is still on... Hehe!
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Familiar Pawprints
Florian
The Detective showed me the inked pawprints of whoever returned the Easter eggs. I know those pawprints. They’re mole tracks! Go check around the mole’s house and see for yourself.
And there you have it. The tracks at Molly the Mole’s house perfectly match the ones the Detective found. Hehe! Molly’s my helper in the garden. What could she want with our Easter eggs?
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Getting on the Trail
Detective
I think I know why the hidden camera trick failed. The camera was too high up, and Florian only hides his eggs down near the grass. I have another plan. Buddy, can you bring me an ink pad?
I placed the ink pad next to an Easter egg buried in the grass. And what do you know? The thief walked up to claim his prize and left us a clear set of pawprints. The trail leads back to... wait. No. It just ends!
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Say "Egg"
Detective
I want to set up a hidden camera with an egg in front of it as bait to try to catch our culprit. Let’s see if he falls for it. Buddy, can you give me a hand with the camera?
Looks like our perp noticed the camera and didn’t take the egg. But I checked the footage, anyway. There were a few birds in frame who weren’t interested in the egg, either. Hmm.
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The Dirty Thief
Detective
Someone must be playing a prank on the gardener. I wonder if the trickster messed with the eggs themselves? Let’s check them for clues. Bring me any eggs that seem unusual.
This Easter egg is caked with dirt. Florian says he only hid the eggs where they’d stay clean, so the townspeople wouldn’t need to worry about washing them. But the perp brought them back all covered in soil.
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An Outrageous Crime
Florian
I appreciate your help. This case is... in-eggs-splicable. Sorry. On a more serious note, I hid Easter eggs throughout the maze for fun. But someone collected them all and put them right back in the basket. How ’bout you bring it here?
A full basket of Easter eggs... all 183 of them. Egg-celent work! Sorry. But how did someone find these so easily? I put a lot of work into hiding these eggs. I thought it’d be more of a challenge.
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An Anniversary Gift
Florian
We’ve gathered all the ingredients to make a magical watercolor set... just what Aurora needs to bring her landscapes to life. May I borrow some artifacts so I can put on the finishing touches?
Your artifacts transformed the ingredients into vibrant hues, imbuing the paints with genuine magic. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better gift for my wife. Thank you so much for your help!
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The Smell of Paint
Florian
Some people, known as synesthetes, associate certain colors with smells. I’m not one of them, but I want to give my wife a paint that brings back a fond memory. Can you help me grind up some mint leaves?
Thanks for grinding those mint leaves. I can smell them from across the greenhouse! My wife and I grew mint bushes at our old house. Maybe this fragrance will bring it back from the fog?
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Transparent Magic
Florian
To truly breathe life into Aurora’s landscapes, we need to give her paint set one last addition: the shade of morning mist. This part’ll be easier to explain after we collect it.
Paint made from morning mist is transparent, and that’s what makes it special. It adds depth and brilliance to any color. To me, a garden wrapped in gentle mist is the most beautiful sight.