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Notes from the Past
Detective
The hosts who are holding the Mistress captive have taken on a definite shape. Now certain parts of their coats of arms can be seen on their clothing. I see a lot of stuff in this bedroom with aristocratic symbols on it. We need to find the items with the same markings that match the ghosts. That can hopefully shed some light on where they came from and what their relationship is to the Mistress. The first coat of arms is red with yellow stripes. Onwards, to the search!
You found the gold-inlayed notepad with a red and yellow coat of arms from Chevalier di Bris. After rummaging through City Hall, I found out that this chevalier was very wealthy. He disappeared without a trace a month after his wedding.
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Advice and Love!
Martha
So, Erzsebet von Linderle's magic worked! Men have been losing their heads over the Mistress for two centuries already! Now we just have to figure out who was the first to fall victim to the amorous web she weaved. But we won't get far without magic from the City.
I can see the past cleary: when at a ball, men wouldn't leave her alone. There was serious competition for her hand and heart. The rich Baron de Levele proposed and got so scrambled from his love and obesession that he would do anything to have her. The girl married him and became a Baroness and Mistress of his family manor. The young Mistress's wish of reclaiming her status and fortune came true! But at what cost?
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Ends Jusify the Means
Martha
Judging by the letter we found, the Mistress agreed to let her grandmother use a love potion on her without fear on the consequences. Find the love artifact so we can prove that the ritual took place.
Woah, what a love artifact! A Glass Heart filled with blood. I don't even want to think about whose it is. As you can see, Erzsebet von Linderle's spells are so strong they've lasted for over two centuries. Yeah, the Mistress's grandmother knew her way around the magical arts!
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A Helpful Idea
Detective
We don't have any hard evidence that the Mistress used black magic for her own gain, but the ghosts holding her captive seem to be pretty sure of it. I bet that if you look hard enough, you'll find the Mistress's written agreement to perform the love spell.
You found it? Well, even without it I could see what was happening here. The Mistress wrote to her grandomther: "Please cast a love spell on me, grandmother! I'm not scared of the consequences. After everything I've gone through, I don't need a happy family. And the men - let them suffer! It's for the best."
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Starting Point
Conductor
Hey, buddy! Can you give us a hand with our search? I think the last ice rune we need, the Prime Meridian Rune, can be found in the far corner of the Workshop. I noticed a blueish glow coming from over there. Once you find it we'll finally be able to activate Santa's magical beacon.
So, did you find it? I noticed the Prime Meridian Rune when I was helping the elves fix their conveyor belt. They're wrapping Christmas Presents much quicker now. The old Conductor is still good for something, ha ha.
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End of the Path
Martha
We did everyting to help the musician and his sister find the path to the torii and return to the world of the living. Ms. Hanako, in the guise of a crane ,accompanies them, and will lead the boat through the portal into the world of the living, which I'm going to open. Please bring me some artifacts.
The artifacts fill me with energy, as I create a portal at the torii! Look, the lanterns are floating through it, and I see a faint outline - the silhouette of a boat and its rower. This is Uta! He and Kumiko have made it back along the path from the world of the dead!
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A Steep Price
Martha
The Mistress of the Manor would do anything to make her wish come true. What happened today was payback for the mistakes of her youth. My guess is that grandma Erzsebet wanted her granddaughter about the danger of black magic and its horrifying consequences. Look for the witch's response.
You managed to find the letter. Here's what Erzsebet said: "Dear, I can cast a love spell on you, but a marriage based on magic won't ever make you or him happy. What's more, every new passion will sap more and more joy from your life."
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Precious Ice
Cardsharp
What do you think, my dear, are the runes very valuable? They're as beautiful as precious gems. Could they be made from sapphires? No? Too bad... the poor Cardsharp certanly wouldn't mind a few precious gems. By the way, I saw the Rune of the East in the Workshop. Be a dear and fetch it.
Yes, yes, this is definitely the Rune of the East. I wonder if Santa will reward whoever helps him get back to his Workshop... In any case, don't forget that Cardsharp did his fair share to save Christmas!
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Magical Components
Martha
Find the Rune of the West. We'll set it in the magical globe and activate the beacon. I just know that Santa will find his way to the City of Shadows soon.
You've found the Rune of the West. These ice runes really are remarkable magical items. I can sense the power of the rune you found - like a blizzard, the toughness of ice and the softness of fresh snow. It's an unusual and very powerful combination. The combined signal from all five runes will definitely reach Santa wherever he might be.
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Elegant Components
Mayor
I've looked over the diagram of the magical globe. The next rune is the Rune of the South, which has a letter S on one side. We need five coordinate runes. There's no time to waste. Find the Rune of the South right away!
I never would've thought the runes could be so... unusual. I guess I was expecting something like a mechanism. You know, something with screws and cogwheels. Oh well, set the Rune of the South in the globe. It's time to find the other ones - Christmas is right around the corner!
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Water in a Sieve
Isabelle
I sense the presence of ancient spirits. This is funayurei, the spirits of dead sailors. They are going to sink the boat, and Uta and Kumiko will be forgotten forever. I know how to outwit the spirtis. Please find a leaky dipper. An ordinary one will also do, just make holes in it first.
What a stroke of luck, you found the leaky dipper! Hurry up and throw it to the funayurei spirits! Now they won't be able to sink Uta's boat, no matter how much they try. Now he will safely reach the torii and cross the line between the worlds of the living and the dead.
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Cold Fire
Juliette
In order for the beacon to activate and show Santa the way to the City of Shadows, we need to set coordinate runes into the magical globe. According to the elves, Santa's Workshop should have back-up runes in it somewhere. Let's start by finding the Rune of the North.
Wow, the Rune of the North is so beautiful! It shines like a star in the clear night sky I'd love to make a necklace of runes just like it. I'd even outshine the Mistress and her diamonds!
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Burning Bright
Martha
The five baubles with Santa's memories are hanging on the Christmas tree. Warmth and the belief in miracles will help light the Christmas Fire and melt the ice covering the globe. The nthe beacon will begin emitting magical signals so Santa can find his way back to his Workshop. Could you please bring me a few more artifacts from the City? They will help me focus the flow of the Christmas Fire in the right direction.
I thought nothing could surprise me, but this is the most beautiful Christmas tree I've seen in 200 years. Look, the Christmas star on top seems to shine with the light of a thousand happy smiles! The ice encasing the globe is melting, and the beacon is begining to pulsate. I can sense all the ice magic leaving this place. I hope Santa will come back soon!
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Fun on Ice
Mayor
I especially like Santa's last ornament. This is the wish of a certain little girl who couldn't walk, but really wanted to go ice skating at least once in her life. So Santa made her magical ice skates and the girl got better. Find the Christmas bauble with the ice skates inside.
Great, you found the last Christmas tree ornament! I used to have ice skates just like these when I was a little boy. I even won a competition in them! It was one of the happiest moments of my life, and it was all thanks to Santa Claus. This ball is truly a worthy decoration for a magical Christmas tree!
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Childhood Daydreams
Juliette
Santa Claus drew a doll inside the fourth bauble. Oh, mon ami, how I used to dream of getting such a pretty doll when I was little - one with a porcelain face and hands, and wearing an elegant dress! This long-awaited toy makes me so happy! It's good that Santa hasn't forgotten about it. Find the Christmas bauble with the doll inside.
Mon cheri, the doll in this Christmas bauble is so lovely! We've almost completed the entire collection of Christmas tree ornaments full of Santa's memories.
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Red and Black
Martha
Erzsebet von Linderle, the Mistress's grandmother, was a powerful witch who practiced black magic. These types of spells are all done with blood, be it from the witch herself, a victim or their target. Look for a ceremonial knife or dagger.
Here it is, a Ceremonial Dagger, hard evidence that the Mistress is involved with blood spells. There's even a letter here about her wish to become so attractive that every man would pine for her hand in marriage. A dangerous wish let me tell you.
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Ambush near the river
Conductor
About Valerie's note. There's only one river here, which means the werewolves went there. Eh, women. Always trouble. That's why I've stayed away from them my whole life. Wait, I'll take a swig from the flask before we go - we might run into werewolves on the way. Not just common ones, but psy-skilled ones, too. So it won't hurt to have silver knives to hand, and charged stun guns.
The biggest werewolf left a chest in the street. Probably something important inside, but it's locked - where's the key? Let's look by the river. If the werewolves posted guards, we might find keys or another note from Valerie. Look! A psy-werewolf with Valerie's ruby hairpin! We're on the right path. But I think this path's come to a dead-end. I need to think a little.
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Ferret's Best Friend
Conductor
I understand we need to find Valerie quickly, but first we must feed her pet. She'd never forgive me if her best friend starved, he's already bitten all my fingers! Valerie used to feed him apples. Sounds incredible, but Valerie was very proud that her little pet was a vegetarian.
Wow! Looks like Edmund hasn't eaten for days! He's just eaten a whole apple and I think he wants another. Control your appetite, little friend, we have to rescue your mistress first.
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The first fight is the hardest
Conductor
Have you obtained a weapon to fight Psy-monsters? Great. While you were absent, I spotted a Psy-werewolf. It looks exactly as Valerie described: all battered and shabby. It sat at the City Hall entrance like a watchdog, as if waiting for someone... We need to find out who it's guarding, but first we must get rid of the werewolf. The Taser looks pretty simple - just one button. The important thing is to attack before the monster has time to use its psy-abilities.
Look! After you dealt with the Psy-werewolf, a small animal came from City Hall - Valerie's ferret! She constantly fusses over... what's-his-name? Edmund! Look, he recognizes me. There's a piece of paper under his collar with just one word on it: "River". Written in blood.
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Mysterious Werewolves
Martha
Valerie's description suggests she encountered Psy-werewolf. Supponsedly, some monstrous half-human-half-spirits conducted secret experiments to develop their psychic abilities to search for powerful artifacts. To pacify a psy-werewolf you need a Taser - I think the monsters' memories associate it with instruments of torture. I've mislaid my Taser, you'll have to look for it.
That's it. Now you are well prepared to meet a Psy-werewolf.
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New Evidence
Conductor
Werewolves are no longer seen in the City. They've dragged away their prey and are keeping a low profile. However, we can't sit on our hands - the place Valerie disappeared is hunted by nightmares. They suddenly appear at will and if you find yourself nearby, hold on! All your worst fears materialize before you and a paralyzing horror shackles your hands and feet holding you stock-still. The nightmares left the Station and took an important piece of evidence. Defeat them and we may learn something new about Valerie.
You've found Valerie's voice recorder! She liked to record all sorts of city sounds: wind whistling, fog whispering, ghostly moans... Maybe it was on when the werewolves attacked her. Let's listen in case there's anyting of interest.
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Hunting the Werewolf
Conductor
A werewolf showed up in the square! It would seem to fear nothing. Kill the beast and teach its brethren a lesson.
Just a moment ago you were alive and now you lie dead; such is the bitter philosophy of life. If I seem bloodthirsty - I hate these creatures with all my heart, jsut like the Huntress. If this werewolf is one of Valerie7s kidnappers, where did they take her? I never thought I'd say this of a woman but I'm worried about the girl!
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Small Family Secret
Martha
Now that I know more about the Mistress's past, there's still one thing I don't get - how did a girl that couldn't attract the interest of a potential husband grow into such a desirable bride? Now she can7t escape her suitors fast enough! I know that the Mistress's grandmother was a fortune teller, could it be that her popularity among men is because of a sorcere in the family? Every witch has an amulet medallion that contains their image. I'm positive that the Mistress inherited her grandmother's. Go look for a medallion in the bedroom.
Who dould've doubted! An amulet with a woman's profile and magic symbols. There's an engraving on the lid: "To my beloved granddaughter from Erzsebet von Linderle. 1888." Her grandmother was a powerful witch. The Mistress probably went to her for help.
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Bitter Disappointment
Valerie
Look what our ritual gave us: it's a Carnet de Bal - the little cards from a ball where the evening's dance partners were recorded. But they're all empy. Well-to-do grooms weren't lining up for the young Mistress; no one invited her for a single dance at the balls. Was she really that unattractive? Poor girl. It's hard to believe this is the same Mistress of the Manor.
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Aid from the Ancestors
Martha
Kumiko and Uta's ancestor spirits are calling to me. They want to help them complete the trial and return from the world of the dead. They will steer the boat of Uta on a safe path. In order for them to do this, we will need floating lanterns. Please help me find some.
What wonderful lanterns you've found! Quickly, let's lower them onto the water. Then the ancestor spirits will be able to indicate the safest way along which Uta will reach the torii gates and cross the line between the worlds of the living and the dead.
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Christmas Stories
Martha
The next Christmas bauble with Santa's memories has a book in it. that's not surprising. Can you imagine how many books filled with fairy tales and other wonderful stories have been given as Christmas presents? Search Santa's Workshop for the Christmas bauble with the book inside. It's a real treasure!
Yes, this is the bauble with a book of fairy tales inside! I got one just like it for Christmas when I was little. Sorry, I'm just feeling very nostalgic right now. I need to be alone for a little while.
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Trimming the Tree
Conductor
It's a good thing Santa left detailed instructions on how to awaken the Christmas Fire. Its warmth will break the ice curse the Snow Queen cast on the Globe of Wishes. The beacon will activate, Santa will be able to use its signal to return to the Workshop and Chirstmas will be saved. The letter contains drawings of five magical Christmas baubles. Judging from the drawing, we've found the first one, which has a candy cane inside it. Now we just need to find the other four. The picture shows another ball containing a funny looking hat with a pompom on it. I remember getting a hat like that for Christmas when I was a kid. Could my hat really have been preserved in Santa's memories? Find the Christmas bauble with the hat in it.
Just looking at this snow globe fills me with delight! Look, inside there's a hat with a pompom on it. Kind of funny, isnt't it? No wonder Santa remembers it so vividly. I'll hang this ball on the tree myself.
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The Magical Ornament
Detective
As long as the Globe of Wishes is frozen with ice magic, Santa has no hope of finding his Workshop and coming home. We need to find a way to break the Snow Queen's ice curse. But how? Do you remember last year, on Christmas Eve, when we defeated the Snow Queen with the Christmas Fire? Now that's an idea! Santa's Christmas tree is ins the corner, but how can we light the Christmas Fire? I saw a beautiful Christmas tree ornament with a candy cane inside. There was something resembling instructions next to it. Please look for the Christmas tree ornament.
Wow, it's a snow globe with a candy cane inside! Looking at it makes me feel like a kid again. Such simple sweetness, and so much joy... Children really need to little! Hang the ball on the Christmas tree. Here are Santa's instructions, what do they say?
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Icy Shackles
Martha
You've found all the navigational devices Santa Claus uses to plot his routes among the stars as he travels to various countries and time periods. The elves mentioned a beacon in the Workshop that Santa uses to find the way to his house in the City of Shadows. But what does it look like? Combine all five magical devices. Hopefully we can use them with artifacts from the City to point the way to this beacon, which is the navigational system's primary component. It's exactly what we need to get Santa back.
This is real magic! Who could've imagined that the beacon would be a frozen Globe of Wishes. According to legend, Santa can see everybody who has made a Christmas wish within it. He can even look inside the homes of each and every person. Look, the magical globe is completely covered in ice! No wonder we dind't pay any attention to it earlier. Once again we've found traces of ice magic in Santa's Workshop.
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Fiery Finale
Valerie
Oh, what an extraordinary noise maker you've come upon! And with such instruments we could wake up the whole City, as well as the dragon. Martha gave me permission to conduct our imporvised orchestra. The truth is, I'm afraid I can't pull it off on my own. Bring me a couple of artifacts to amplify the sound.
Look, look, as soon as we stopped the roar of our overtune, the dragon rose above the temple! It's so huge and frightening! But at the same time... so beautiful. Such predatory grace! With a piercing, sharp and fiery gaze. Ay, hey, oy! Flame, fire! What's it doing?! Watch out! Martha-a-a!!!
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Money Transfer
Valerie
A Three-Legged Toad is suitable for the amulet bracelet for the Huntress. Well, it increases wealth, not military power. But sometimes you can just buy your way out ofa battle. I saw it somewhere around here.
This toad works great for the amulet, and even attracts money so the Huntress can buy better armor with it.
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Counting the Seconds
Juliette
The elves told us about the last navigational device. It's the Christmas Chronometer, an incredibly precise tool for measuring time. It also counts the time left until Christmas. Find the Chronometer - I can't wait to take a look at it.
It's wonderful that you found the Christmas Chronometer! Now we have all of Santa Claus's navigational devices. It won't be long before we can figure out why Santa can't come back home.
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Magical Vintage
Detective
I should mention that Santa Claus is pretty old-fashioned. He marks his route on a map with a Frosty Drawing Tool. Find one in the Workshop so we can show Santa the way to the City and save Christmas.
Okay, it looks like you managed to find a Frosty Drawing Tool. To be honest, I thought it would be more unusual. The thing does belong to Santa Claus, after all.
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Tricky Bait
Isabelle
According to a custom, there should be nagashi bina dolls somewhere in the house. They absorb all misfortunes, and on the Hinamatsuri festival, people send them down the river to ward off evil spirits. Look for some nagashi bina dolls so that I can perform this ancient rite.
You found the nagashi bina dolls! Excellent! Let's send them adrift so they can lead away evil spirits that may prevent Uta and Kumiko from going through the torii portal safely.
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Navigating Between the Worlds
Detective
As I understand it, Uta will go to the torii by boat. So we need to prepare one for sailing between the worlds. Now, I'm no expert in shipbuilding, but I do know something. Come, buddy, let's prepare the boat. I could use an extra pair of hands.
Great job, buddy! Our boat is prepared at the highest level: the holes are patched, the silt is removed, and we even found a pair of oars. I'm sure this boat can withstand a lot more than the transition between the worlds!
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Amulet for the Soul
Martha
First things first, let's find a jade magatama - this amulet symbolizes the pristine nature of a soul. It will keep and protect the light of Kumiko's soul from the evil winds of the interworld. Please help me find the amulet.
Thank you, this magatama amulet will help us protect Kumiko's soul. Will you look at that - a blue flame has emerged in the stone! This is a sign that Kumiko's soul is infusing into the item.
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Cosmic Azimuth
Conductor
When navigating a route among the stars, it's important to be able to determine your direction. You can't do this without a Heavenly Compass. Find it in the Workshop.
Buddy, I'm pleasantly surprised. You found the Heavenly Compass so quickly! It looks like a pretty complex device. I'm not sure I could use it to determine my direction.
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Above the Horizon
Mayor
The little elves told us about the Astral Sextant. It's a device for measuring the height of the sun and other stellar objects. It helps you fix your coordinates. Find the Astral Sextant. I'm curious to see what it looks like.
Wow, is that really Santa's Astral Sextant? It's a pretty complex instrument... I'd never be able to figure out how to use it on the go. Okay, we've got two of the devices from his navigational system. If we find the others, Santa will be able to find the City of Shadows and bring Christmas to every home.
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Time to get armed!
Conductor
I didn't expect werewolves to reappear in the Station. Once, they had a habit of prowling here, but I made short work of a bunch of them. I've become an expert at hunting them down and they all know it. The Conductor is not one to be trifled with! These monsters can only be killed with silver knives, you should find a couple of them as soon as possible.
Just the ticket! I've an old gun lying around I'll be glad to share with you. Check it well so it doesn't misfire at the worst possible moment.
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The beauty and the beasts
Conductor
Valerie has disappeared and I have no idea how to find her. This girl is happy and has a kind heart, she doesn't deserve to perish by the paws of a werewolf. A few important notes that will help you with the search are already written in your Diary.
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Heavenly Rings
Juliette
In order for Christmas to be saved, Santa Claus has to find the way back to the City of Shadows. We need to learn as much as we can about Santa's navigational devices and beacons and figure out how they work. Start by searching the Workshop for the Astrolabe. This item is made up of a system of heavenly rings, one of which has our planet on it.
Great, it's the magical Astrolabe! Santa uses it to determine his location in space. This device must be pretty tricky to use when you're flying on a magical sleigh pulled by reindeer. But Santa seems to be used to it.
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A Trek Through the Stars
Martha
It's crystal clear that the Christmas preparations aren't going well. Santa's Workshop is full of boxes containing broken toys, dust and ruined gifts. Are people really going to get this junk instead of their long-awaited Christmas presents? In order to save Christmas, we're going to have to get the elves to tell us where Santa Claus has gone. However, all of Santa's little helpers are frozen in ice. Bring me a few artifacts from the City so I can break the elves' icy curse and ask them some questions.
We did it! The elves are gradually regaining consciousness. Look, there's something shiny in Steel Ricky's hands! It looks like a map of the heavens - diamond-like stars appear to be floating in the air and they're all linked together in a chain with a piece of golden thread. Unfortunately, the little elves are still silent. What are we going to do? Hey, they wrote a note! Let me see it.
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Fine Skill
Mayor
Do you remember Santa's letter? He left orders for five elves. We just need to find the last one, Gold Danny. He's the one who made the ice crown based on the Snow Queen's sketches. Could this be where all the holiday woes began?
Gold Danny is covered in ice, just like the other elves. The villain who's responsible for all of this must have known we would want to question the elves and cast this icy curse on them for that very reason.
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The Frozen Flim-Flammer
Detective
One of the Christmas elves on the list is Slick Charlie. I bet he'd get along swimmingly with the Cardsharp. Guys like that always have a few tricks up their sleeves - and a five of clubs in their hat. Please find him. Maybe then we can figure out where Santa went.
Great! You've found Slick Charlie. The poor guy is frozen stiff. Okay, let's recap. All the elves we've found are frozen in ice. It's not pleasant, but still fixable. Hopefully Martha can find a way to revive them.
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The Little Fashion Mogul
Mistress
Last Christmas I ordered an exclusive hat made of crimson silk. I think Trendy Ernie made it for me. He's probably around here somewhere. Quick, find him!
Trendy Ernie is frozen too, just like an ice sculpture. In this state he couldn't even open his mouth, much less tell us what happened to Santa.
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Familiar Faces
Conductor
Apparently Santa Claus was getting ready to step out and left some work for his elves to do. Happy Willy is an old friend of ours after last Christmas's epic prank. It would be a real shame if he's also in the clutches of the icy dream... Let's look for Happy Willy. Maybe he can tell us where Santa Claus went.
My fears have been confirmed: Happy Willy is also trapped in ice and shows no signs of life. I'm afraid this elf won't be able to tell us anything at all.
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Hey, over here!
Juliette
I'm still not certain that the problems at Santa's Workshop, and the broken conveyor belt, are the work of the Snow Queen... but we can't save Christmas without Santa Claus. Where has that kindly ld soul wandered off to? It looks like he just stepped out for a minute, but based on the layer of dust, he's been gone for a long time. Remember how the elves, Santa's helpers, asked us for help? They must know where he is. Let's try to find one of the elves.
There's a little elf curled up into a ball under a workbench. Judging from this anvil, he must be a blacksmith. So he's the one who made my special dagger! The elf is all covered in hoarfrost, and he's barely breathing. But who froze him? Look, there's a note next to him.
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Wicked Beauty
Martha
The magical conveyor belt used to wrap presents but its malfunctioning and filled Santa's Workshop with boxes full of ruined presents. But why did the conveyor belt break, and why did it keep wrapping up broken bits and obvious junk instead? How could Santa have let this happen? There must be magic mixed up in all this. Somewhere in the Workshop I can sense a present infused with an aura of black magic that is alien to Christmas. Who was supposed to get this gift? I need artifacts from the City to find the present with the evel aura.
Here's the box we're looking for... You can feel the black magic and coldness emanating from it! What's inside? A very beautiful item: a crown made of ice... Whose wish were the little elves fulfilling when they made this Christmas present? Hey, there's a letter next to it! Looks like we're about to find out. Go on, open it.
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Phony Gemstones
Cardsharp
Yes, my friend! Even I, an expert at winning the rarest items, writes a letter to Santa every year. I have every since I was little! This year I asked Santa to give me a valuable accessory: a box for my magical deck of cards, encrusted with rubies and emeralds. Help me find this valuable case.
What a disaster! I was looking forward to getting that box, but the lid's broken, and the gemstones it's decorated with aren't real, they're just glass! I demand material compensation for this! We need to figure out who took it upon themselves to ruin Christmas.
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A Hole for a Dandy
Juliette
The Detective might be a good-looking guy, but he's such a nerd! This is the upteenth Christmas he's asked Santa for some kind of hat. Does he collect them or something? This year he asked for a Trilby Hat made of brown felt. Let's try to find his hat.
Year, that's it, the Trilby Hat the Detective wanted for Christmas. But what is this? It's an enormous hole! Every present we've found so far has been ruined.
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Valerie
Bitter Disappointment
We figured out that the Mistress went to balls to look for a rich husband; but were her efforts successful? Lets put everthing we found together, add a little magic and find out!
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Natural Info
Martha
How is it that whilst hopping from ball to ball the Mistress, despite dressing the part, hardly danced? Something was up with her. We have to find the missing evidence.
That was worth the wait. You found a cracked mirror. The Mistress was wrong not throuwing it away; it still stores all of her pain and despair. Everything is clear to me now - as a young woman the Mistress of the Manor was, to put it lightly, not a natural beauty.
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A Serious Bet
Martha
We're learning some interesting details about the Mistress's life. She went to as many balls as she could, but hardly ever danced. Maybe she couldn't find the right dress? Look around, I'm sure you'll find the young Mistress's Ball Gown in the bedroom somewhere.
Well, here it is. As far as I know, this Victorian gown would've cost a pretty penny back in the day. How could the Mistress have afforded it? And again I'm seeing the image of the family brooch... It looks like the Mistress sold her last precious item to dress halfway decent.
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Dances, Dances and More Dances!
Valerie
I can see the Mistress's past now: a couple dancing the waltz, flirting, writing notes to each other on scraps of paper. If the Mistress was really running this circuit, she had to have a pair of Dancing Slippers. After all, it was almost impossible not to dance at a ball. Go look for those slippers!
A pair of Dancing Slippers - just what she needed to dance in. Look, the soles are practically new. These slippers were hardly used. How's that possible?
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Grandiose Ideas
Cardsharp
I want to explore the Mistress's past too! What did you learn? The Mistress was planning on getting married? Well, where better to land a rich husband than at an extravagant ball? You can probably find a schedule of society events from that time around here somewhere.
Wow, look! A full Ball Schedule from 1865. The Mistress kept it in good condition. The most prestigious ones are underlined - looks like this is how she marked the ones that she planned to attend.
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One Chance
Juliette
They've captured my mistress and are holding her captive in the mirror-world. How did she make those spirits so mad? In her youth she had to live in real poverty. I think she decided to reclaim her place in society in one simple way - by marrying a rich man. Look for some little trifles around here that might reflect her dreams of getting married.
Just as I thought. You found a music box with a bride and groom dancing on the lid. Inside the box there's anote: "Soon the day will come when I'll be the bride!". Looky here, there's even a list of grooms. My mistress has always been a practical one, mon ami!
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Mysterious Clue
Martha
I could analyze the hair and find out whose it is. To do so, I need some chemical essence, which is in one of my vials. I can't remember where it is because of all this perfume mess.
Here's the vial, let's conduct a test... I knew it! This hair is from a werewolf! It's dreadful that such creatures lurk around here again.
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The Missing Girl
Conductor
Valerie came to see me the other day. She's a local girl, very curious, and was looking at the old trains. I went to my lodge to make some tea and suddenly heard a scream. I ran out but she was no longer there. One minute she was roaming between the cars and the next she'd disappeared! Please help us find her. Maybe she fell asleep somewhere, or wants to play hide-and-seek. That wouldn't be unexpected.
What is it, a tuft of hair? Stiff, dark gray hair... eigher a dog's or a wolf's. We'd better take it to Martha.
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Sweet Horror
Martha
Tradition hasn't been broken: The Halloween Spirit has opened the holiday's gates to us, and a Steward has already been named. But we still haven't received any instructions. Emma ran inside... let's follow her. Maybe Jack left clues around the Black Castle?
I expected to see something awful here, not a brightly decorated backyard with traces of holiday preparations. And we still haven't received any instructions. Although... Look, a bat is flying toward us with a scroll in its claws.
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Refined Balance
Isabelle
The message of the Invisible Judges inspires awe. It's a great honor to receive the fulfillment of a cherished wish as a blessing. Well, let's go to the Tea House immediately and see what the blessing of the Spirits brings us!
Only the ancient torii gates separate us from the Tea House, but I don't have enough courage to step past them and break the subtle balance of energies with my presence. Can you smell the aroma of brewed herbs? Do you hear the distant sound of a waterfall? This place truly holds many secrets.
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First Time in Magic Class
Valerie
Nobody except for Santa and his studnets have ever set foot inside the School! I'm so nervous. Do they sit behind desks? Do they have exams? Bad grades?! Never mind, I'll see for myself inside. Open the doors and let's hurry. Christmas will not wait!
Just look at all these awesome devices and magical light thingies! But I don't see any other students or any sign of Christmas preparations. This is disturbing. Hey, where is everybody?
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Fire in Your Pocket
Huntress
We're looking for the driver's belongings. He must have had a lighter. It's auseful thing - you can light a cigarette or a furnace with it. Find the driver's lighter, it must be somewhere among the items on the platform.
Excellent, you found it! The driver's lighter has the Sanetti logo on it. It must be a very rich company, if it distributes such accessories to its employees.
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A Park with Monsters
Detective
This park was abandoned long ago, and now there's an ominous plane wreckage in it and a swarm of werewolves. We're in an action-packed detective story, buddy! Well, let's go in with authority and look around, the Huntress will protect us from the monsters!
We didn't need the Huntress' support after all. As soon as we got to the lake, the werewolves scattered. Those mindless beasts have dragged the plane into the lake, and now it's partially underwater. Case's things are scattered along the shore... It will be hard to find the evidence.
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Symbol of the Ottomans
Isabelle
The most notable thing that I discovered from the spirits is that the San Gabriel attacked a peaceful ship of the Ottoman Empire. If you can also bring the Flag from that ship, I'll find out more.
I'm going to do some magic with the ship's flag and try to call upon the ghosts of its former sailors in order to quistion them. You shouldn't hope for much - ghosts from the Ottoman Empire don't like talking at all.
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Queen as a gift
Martha
While you were away I discovered the Queen of Spades at the Manor House Gate. You said you'd found several cards there? The Queen must have been well hidden. I can guess why so many cards were there: one of the Mistress' admires must have found those cards and given them to her. But she rejects most of her suitors' gifts and they're often left lying at the gate. I wish I had just a single admirer! Look near the gate.
I've reassembled my deck and now the cards fill me with life. I could waltz round - my soul sings like a bird!
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Fan of beauty
Valerie
The Jack? Yes, I have such a card, why? No, I really need it, though I don't play cards! This guy is such a handsome, curly-haired young man... I so lack male company! The Conductor is too old, the Cardsharp is too slippery and the Detective doesn't pay me any attention. Jack is so pretty I don't want to give it to you! Oh, all right, I'll trade it for a music player. There's no one to dance with, but at least I could listen to music. The player is somewhere among the wreckage.
Let me have a last look at lovely Jack. Now take it and leave before I change my mind. I already want it back, but I'll control myself for a little while. I'd listen to my music player, but I don't have any headphones. Maybe you can find them? Hey, where are you going?
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Martha Helps
Martha
The Queen and Jack of Spades from Cardsharp's deck? Of course I've heard of his deck. He fusses over it like a hen with just one chick. He was very upset when he lost the cards. I can find their actual location, but I need to take a couple of sips of my special potion. You can see how exhausted I am, I can't even get up from the chair. The last ritual used too much of my energy. Find me the potion and I'll be able to see the truth.
These are the images that were revealed to me after I drank half of the potion. Look closely... A young girl, a small animal on her shoulder... That's Valerie. She's near the crash site and she has Cardsharp's Jack of Spades.
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Life Is the Main Value
Martha
We've collected everything symbolizing the temptations to which Uta and Kumiko might succumb to. I will perform a ritual so that their souls, wandering in the world of the dead, receive our hints and don't give in to the temptations. Bring me some artifacts and I will begin the ritual.
Great spirits, let me see the wandering Uta and Kumiko, and guide them with my advice! The demons of the underworld have surronded them with unimagniable wealth, promising them reverence, beauty, and power! Hear me, travelers, these temptations are nothing compared to your life!
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Eternal Beauty
Juliette
I'm convinced that Kumiko, like any girl, can't resist the temptation of finding eternal beauty. Help me find her mirror, I'll explain what I mean.
See? On the polished mirror you found, there are lots of scratches, and it distorts the image of whoever looks in it. Eternal beauty is an overwhelming burden, believe me, and true beauty will never fade.
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Ambitious Dreams
Juliette
If we want to free the Mistress from her ghostly captivity, we need to discover how she fell out of their favour. What if we put everything we've found from her past together and surround it with City artifacts? I'm sure we'll find out something important about the Mistress of the Manor!
After the ritual an old, expensive brooch materialised on the table. Hmm, there's a note stuck to it. "I'll reclaim my pride and riches no matter what they've become!". This brooch is the last valuable object the Mistress kept as a reminder of her desires.
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True Poverty
Juliette
If they expelled the Mistress from a prestigious school, she must've been pretty bitter. Her family didn't have a cent left. I've noticed that the Mistress still keeps an old dress around... Judging by the style - it's very old. Could it really be hers? We need to find it so we can look it over.
Here's the old-fashioned dress. In reality, it's not that ugly. The size fits the Mistress too, and it smells like her favourite perfume. Let me have another look. It's been fixed and restiched so many times. The mark of true poverty.
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The Sad Aftermath
Detective
We're missing a crucial detail for our investigation. Did the Mistress ever receive any kind of education? As the daughter of a noble family it's entirely possible that she studied at an elite institute. Look for any kind of document from a college or lyceum where the Mistress might have studied.
Not bad. You managed to find a School Insignia. It's from a very prestigious school; even children from the royal family studied there. Above the insignia there's a stamp that says, "Expelled". They did that when parents couldn't pay for their children's schooling anymore. How sad.
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A Tragic Turn of Events
Cardsharp
We found a charred shared of fabric with the Mistress's family coat of arms. It their boats all burned to the ground, then they definitely fell into dire straits - me of all people should know that. Look for loan certificates, bills of sale, and finally a "For Sale" Sign from the house.
I was right! The sign you found tells us that the Mistress's parents were forced into putting their house up for sale due to their difficult financial situation.
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Aristocratic Roots
Martha
Seriously, why are you investigating the Mistress's kidnapping? I wonder what's lurking in her past. Where did all these aristocratic habits come from? Look for a coat of arms of family monogram.
Hmm, you found a burnt shred of fabric with an embroidered coat of arms? What a heavy aura this thing has! It contains boats on fire, so the family must've hit hard times. This shared of material is the only property that survived the ship fire.
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Golden Times
Detective
If we want to learn about the Mistress of the Manor's past, we should look at her family photos. They can tell us about her childhood and who her parents were. Look for an old Family Photo, there's bound to be one around here somewhere.
You found a Family Photo of the Mistress dated 1856. Look... a little girl in a sailor's outfit next to her happy parents. They're at a port in front of a fleet of ships. They're dressed rather wealthily. On the back it says "Nord Company - Nord Ost. Our life's work."
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An Attack of Spirits
Detective
All the evidence we found shows that there was a struggle in the bedroom, but who was the Mistress fighting so desperately against? Martha told me of a simple ritual - if we gather all the evidence together and surround it with City artifacts, then we can see what happened in the bedroom.
Woah! As soon as we performed the ritual, these silhouettes came alive in the bedroom mirror. The Mistress is surrounded by the ghosts of men; she's scared and trying to escape. I can tell we're hot on the trail of a secret, I'll be a detective yet!
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Like Schoolchildren
Valerie
Wow! I was invited to the School of Christmas Wonders as the best decorator in the City! You know, as a child I never went to school is in the keyhole, but my hands are shaking, so it would be best if you turned it. Come on, open it!
I didn't think that such huge doors would open so easily. Don't start without me. I'm coming! Whoa, what's this? I imagined I'd catch the scent of oranges and Christmas tress from behind these doors, but all I feel is an icy draft. Brrr. I hope it's warmer inside.
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Negligee
Juliette
What was the Mistress wearing yesterday? In the evening she had on her Silk Nightgown. Then in the morning she always leaves it on the bed. Take a look around, it's bound to be in here somewhere.
You found the nightgown crumpled up under the bed? That means it was already on the bed when she was attacked.
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Harmony of Contemplation
Adeline Svensson
Uta and Kumiko are creative in nature. It's important for such people to improve their skills. I'm sure that the demons of the underworld won't miss the chance to promise Kumiko time for her favorite hobby - creating bonseki landscapes. Come and see what it is.
On this tray is a bonseki, with miniature mountains and sown fields. Kumiko spent hours creating such a landscape. The demons promise her that if she stays in the underworld, she will be able to devote eternity to her favorite hobby. How treacherous!
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Alas and Alack...
Conductor
Hey, buddy, I heard you're searching Santa's Workshop for letters asking for presents, right? Well, I gave old Saint Nick mine. I asked Santa for a bottle of the good stuff, a 25-year vintage. So what ? It's the holidays, you're supposed to spoil yourself! That stuff would really hit the spot right now. Find my drink.
A beautiful bottle filled with a noble bevarage, and the cork is right where it ought to be. Looks like my present is okay. All right, in the interest of the investigation let's give it a try... Yuck! My drink is ruined! This isn't the aged whiskey I asked for!
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Easter Miracle
Cardsharp
It won't be easy to get hold of the Easter Basket. We'll need all the symbols of today's spring - both the joyful ones and the not so joyful. Using the magic of the City, we'll be able to combine their auras. I'm sure you can handle it!
Wonderful! We have the Easter Basket, and with it the Easter bunny. The magic of this artifact will bring you luck.
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Easter Dessert
Valerie
The Easter Hunt was a success! You found the most gifts in the park and formally became the winner; but there are no losers in the Easter Hunt. Let's cheer up the other citizens - I'll make a cake shaped like an Easter bunny. Aprt from some culinary know-how, we'll also need a couple of Easter artifacts.
Just look at this cake! What a beauty! I don't mean to boast, but I was the one that decorated the Easter bunny. It worked out great and it's so tasty! The townspeople are crowding around the cake - the Great Hunt has ended with a wonderful celebration and the park is filled with joy...
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Chocolate Treats
Juliette
I'm so fired up with the idea of Easter games that I decided to make Chocolate Flowers. They're so tasty that I had to leave them at the Bridge, otherwise I'd have eaten them all on the way. I went back there recently, but they're gone. Could you find out where they disappeared to?
There they are! I thought I'd never see them again... Mmm, chocolate flowers sprinkled with nuts. Delicious! Let's just eat one each? Nobody will notice...
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Promise of Luxury
Lady
I'm sure the underworld spirits will tempt Kumiko with vivid pictures and the promise of a luxurious life. I think the girl herself dreamed that all of her crockery was made from exquisite porcelain. Bring me a porcelain cup and help me dispel this temptation.
The porcelain cup you found looks luxurious, yet... Hmm, luxury often becomes a prison for those who wallow in it. You can't exchange freedom and a modest existence for eternal worship of luxury.
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High Social Status
Adeline Svensson
I'm sure the spirits will try to tempt the siblings, promising them eternal reverence. But, having studied the relics of Uta and Kumiko's family, I've realized that they were once very rich and revered. This is indicated by the inro case over there, do you see it? Come, I'll show you.
Such inro cases used to be a symbol of noble citizens. Inside them, the head of a family kept paper and a personal seal. But a high social status is very easy to lose. So why be tempted by something even more unstable than the weather?
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Absolute Power
Cardsharp
To resist your temptations, you sould succumb to them. Don't give me that look! Everyone wants to only have inaccessible things. Whatever the musician might be promised by the spirits, he already has it, maybe in a slightly different from though. Bring me a sign of unlimited power, and I'll explain everything!
The sign you found symbolizes the highest power given by the gods! Like the one an emperor has. But not a single emperor had such influence as the musician Uta, who made it snow with his sad melody.
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Symbol of the Ship
Isabelle
The portrait on the coins is a spitting image of the ghost. These coins are medallions inscribed with "Vasco Da Gama". I know who he is! He was the first Portuguese pirate in the Indian ocean. If it's possible, find some sort of symbol of the ship that Vasco Da Gama used to get to India. Maybe a bell, pipe or flag...
The ship's Flag! You can read the name of the ship on it too - the "San Gabriel". Now we will find out its history from the ghosts.
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Strange Coins
Isabelle
Cardsharp said that the ghost escaped after losing a medallion with two coins on the ribbon. Bring me these coins. When we examine them, we'll probably understand where this ghost comes from.
There's no need to guess here, everything is written. Portugal! does this portrait remind you of a ghost, by tha way?
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The End of Pilgrimage
Martha
In order to strengthen Kumiko's connection to the world of the living and help her brother recognize her spirit amongst hundreds of others wandering the underworld, I will need to conduct a complex ritual. Bring me some artifacts, let's not waste time.
I place the artifacts next to the things that belonged to Kumiko, and the finest red threads stretch from them through reality to stop Kumiko's receding soul. I see - she turns to her brother. We did it - Uta and Kumiko are reunited!
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Easter Souvenirs
Cardsharp
I've completely gotten into the spirit of Easter. I even remembered what I used to do in my childhood - I made souvenirs out of anything to hand. They sold pretty well on the eve on Easter! Now I've made myself some butterflies out of multicoloured clay. But I was so tired that I forgot to bring them. Could you help? Pretend you're looking for them.
My Butterfly Souvenirs are in a class of their own, don't you think? And they fit right into the spring theme. I really made an effort and I hope I get more than just a 'thank-you' for it. I want a more tangible reward.
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Gates of the Holiday
Juliette
The silhouette of heavy iron gates appears through the fog, and behind them the imposing castle and the autumn park are growing darker. Some lights are visible through the haze. I'm afraid of turning into Dracula's bride again, but let's hurry and open the gates - I'm dying to know what jack has planned for us this year!
The Haloween Spirit hasn't come to greet us, but I smell fresh pumpkin and caramel from the Castle. How interesting! Oh, but what's that? Look, someone is coming toward us through the fog! Do you think it's Jack?
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The Tomb of the Knight
Cardsharp
Hurry and dispel the charms to explore the location. Discover what secrets this place hides.
Great! The location is now unlocked and available for exploration.
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Easter Lollipops
Isabelle
I heart you found more treats and are in the led in the Easter Hunt. I made some lollipops shaped like Easter bunnies. I used a little magic to make them harder to find. Do you think you're up to the challenge?
You're great at this! Don't you think the Bunny Lollipos turned out cute? They also taste like forest berries. Wonderful, aren't they?
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Parental Protection
Martha
I sense that Kumiko never parted with an amulet given to her by her parents. I suppose this is an omamori amulet that has a strong connection to the girl. Help me find this amulet, it will help us restore her connection to her family.
You say that the omamori was hidden amongst engravings and poems? Kumiko seems to have extraordinary artistic talent. This is another thing that will help strengthen her connection to the world of the living and return.
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All-Embracing Care
Juliette
Mon ami, in order to restore the connection of Kumiko's spirit to the world of the living, we have to study the things she treasured. Her whole life was about caring for her fmaily, which probably means she had a favorite basket or bag. Let's check my guess!
What a wonderful bamboo basket full of tangerines! Did you get these? No? So it was Kumiko who collected these amazing fruits for her brother before her trip on the underworld.
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Golden Chips
Lady
If we restore Kumiko's connection to her family and home, her soul will want to return and Uta will find her faster. To do this, we should find something dear to the girl's heart. Do you think that a kintsugi bowl will do? Let's check.
Feast your eyes, this old bowl served for a long time, and even after it smashed, it got a second life in a craftswoman's hands. It was preserved and glued back together with a gold mixture. Hmm, there's also an inscription at the bottom. It's incredible - this bowl belonged to their grandmother!
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Love for Sewing
Juliette
Looking around the Riverside Abode, I noticed that Kumiko was fond of needlework. The things she made have a strong connection to her spirit. I found some wonderful yubinuki thimbles, but dropped them. They seem to have rolled over there, under the table. Could you help me get them?
Mon ami, without your help, I wouldn't have got these thimbles - they rolled too far under the table. Martha believes that Uta will be able to recognize his sister's spirit with these thimbles. She used them so often that she took part of their energy with her to the underworld.
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Otherworldly Vestments
Martha
It is believed that when the soul of an adult comes to the river, the old Datsue-ba takes off its clothes and hangs them on the branches of riverside trees. Let7s look for the silk belonging to Kumiko on the branches. This way, we can easily discover which way her soul went.
I sense Kumiko's energy on the lilac silk you found. You say it was clung to a cherry branch by the river? This means that Kumiko is dressed in lilac clothes in the underworld too. Uta can easily recognize her by them.
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Sweet Chicks
Huntress
Traditionally, cookies shaped like chicks are baked for Easter. I made one myself and hid it well. Can you find it in the park?
Wow! You managed to find my Easter cookie! I hope you like my treat.
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Carrot Treat
Valerie
What a wonderful idea! I've loved searching for Easter items ever since I was a child - I always found the most. It was a true holiday tradition! I'd be glad to organise it. When I was preparing for the picnic, I made a very tasty cookie shaped like a carrot - find it.
You found the Carrot Cookie so quickly? I hope it takes longer for the others! The longer you search, the greater it feels when you find what you're looking for, right? Alghough that attitude won't put you in the lead.