Quest
These are the story/quests featured in Hidden City. There is a vast number of stories, and please note that the order and categories are unorganized, so it might be a bit difficult to navigate. Thank you for your understanding.
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A Brutal Weapon
Adi
In an instant, our peaceful park became a battlefield. We fought to protect the Puppeteer and the crystal. But our enemies wore bladed brass knuckles. One of those horrible weapons is still here. I’ll show you.
One should never underestimate brass knuckles. See how dangerous these are? The blades easily punctured our circuitry. Still, with the Puppeteer leading us, we pushed them back. Many good mechanicals were lost.
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Woven from Shadows
Adi
Concealed behind the veil of the fog, the Puppeteer created this park with the dream of ultimately dispelling the fog via the crystal, so that everyone could witness his brilliant machines. But his dream was foiled when his enemies appeared wearing robes of woven shadow. Look around. You may still find one of the garments they discarded.
Yes, that’s one of the robes they wore. They came for the Puppeteer and his crystal. We - his mechanical assistants - drove them off. But they returned, and kept returning.
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From the Bottom of Our Hearts
Kira Woodville
I’m sure the automaton can tell us where the park’s creator is, so that we can fix the broken machinery. But he still seems skeptical of us. Let’s create a symbol of trust. Can you lend me some artifacts?
Your artifacts imbued our symbol of trust with their power. When I presented it to the automaton, our new metal friend finally came out of his hiding place, ready to talk to us.
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The End of Misunderstanding
Kira Woodville
We’ve proved our good intentions. The automaton is ready to speak with us. I wrote him a formal invitation on a park brochure that I folded into a paper plane. Help me launch it.
Wow, nice throw! You never know with paper planes. Sometimes they soar, and sometimes, well... thankfully, this one soared, straight over to the automaton. He read our letter and seems to understand. Incredible engineering.
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A Useful Gift
Kira Woodville
The automaton may still be hiding, but I guarantee he hasn’t gone far. Let’s try another gift. I noticed his clothes are torn. Think we could find a sewing kit around here somewhere?
Thanks for finding this. Now the automaton can patch up his clothes. Maybe he’s avoiding us out of embarrassment.
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A Helping Hand
Kira Woodville
The automaton took the parts chest, but may not have the tools to actually repair himself. If we gave him my leaf-shaped multitool, maybe he could, but... darn! I can’t remember where I put it.
Ah, there it is! My trusty, old multitool. This thing has so many useful functions. With this, the automaton will definitely be able to make whatever repairs to himself he needs.
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A Caring Gesture
Kira Woodville
Our mechanical friend isn’t going to trust us without a good reason. He’s clearly malfunctioning and is in need of repair. We could give him the parts chest as a sign of goodwill, but we’d need to locate the chest, first.
Thanks for fetching the parts chest. I’ll place it somewhere the automaton can easily find it. Once he knows we’re not going to hurt him, he may tell us what happened here.
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True Information
Kira Woodville
It won’t be easy earning the automaton’s trust after what Rayden put him through. But we have no other choice. I’m just going to be honest. Let’s start by showing him we’re serious about the earthquakes. Let’s find the seismograph.
Thank you. This seismograph confirms the tremors are worsening due to the damaged park machinery. I’ve added a note explaining the situation and apologizing for Rayden’s actions.
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A Final Warning
Rayden Storke
Our spy is an automaton. His creator must be the one who built this park, but he’s too fast for me to catch up with. I’ll shoot a flare and see if that doesn’t stop him. Can I use your artifacts?
Your artifacts gave my flare an especially powerful burst of fireworks, and the automaton slowed down. But when I tried approaching him, the bucket of bolts freaked out and ran away again. I should give Black an update.
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The Exposing Gas
Rayden Storke
The suspect we’re chasing either caused, or is somehow involved in the earthquakes. He’s too quick to be human, and drops mechanical parts. Wait. I’ve got an idea! Could you look for a sleep grenade?
Thanks! Might want to take cover. This grenade is full of sleeping gas. I’m going to throw it at the spy! Alright, he’s surrounded by the gas, and he isn’t falling asleep! Theory confirmed: he’s a machine!
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Entangling Tethers
Rayden Storke
What a chase! I’ve never seen a more slippery suspect. To catch him, we’ll need to be just as tricky as he is. I saw some bolas nearby. Get them for me, and we’ll knock this lurk off his feet.
Wow. These bolas look sturdy. He’s not getting away once these entangle him. He’ll be totally immobilized. Ah! There he is! Bolas deployed! Oh no. He skipped out of them like he was playing hopscotch. This can’t be happening.
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A Cunning Strategy
Rayden Storke
Our lurky-loo isn’t any old spy. I have my suspicions about his identity, but we need to catch him before we waste any more time speculating, and I think I know a way. Let’s set a trap.
The trap will snap shut the moment our spy is within range. Then, he’s ours. Woah, did you see that? He completely dodged it! Just leapt out of the way! And he dropped some more gears in the process.
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A Sharp Tracker
Rayden Storke
This guy sure is hard to pin down. He must know the park well, since he keeps getting away so fast. Maybe he is the one who built this place, after all. I’m going to use a beacon bug to track him. Grab it for me?
Thanks. This beacon bug comes in handy when tracking down someone who doesn’t want to be found. It latches onto its target at high speed, and... huh? The fugitive already shook it? How?
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Miracles of Disguise
Rayden Storke
I need to question whoever dropped that note. Camouflage could help me catch the spy. Let’s start with a hat.
Thanks! With this camo hat, I’ll melt into the bushes. Then I’ll lie in wait, and... shh! The spy is coming! Oh, darn. He saw me. And he’s gone. But he dropped something. Looks like... gears?
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Full Cleaning
Carlos Light
A few of the rides are working again, and there’s been a lull in the tremors. One more step: we need to power the portable cleaner. Can I borrow some artifacts? I forgot mine.
The artifacts powered the cleaner, which purified the machines of debris. Some are back to operating at full capacity, though not all could be repaired.
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The Durability of Diamond
Carlos Light
The tremors are subsiding, for now. Let’s reinforce the machinery with polishing powder while Rayden tracks down the person who was spying on us. Now, where did I put that powder...? Help me out and find it for me.
Thanks! This powdered crystal dust polishes and strengthens mechanical parts. Hopefully that will keep the gears running smoothly for many years to come.
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Updated Parts
Vera
Father’s confident he can finish the repairs before the earthquakes wreak further havoc on the City. But he lost an important gear set. I told him not to, but... you know. Could you find it for me?
Thanks! That’s the gear set I need. Some of the machinery looks deliberately sabotaged, but Father will have it fixed up in no time.\n I wonder who it was that Rayden spotted?
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Smooth Motion
Carlos Light
Whoever built this place is a genius. The mechanical engineering here is magnificent. A few of the machines are still jammed, though. Have you seen my trusty oiler?
Thanks. Sometimes all you need is a little lubrication. This oiler has unstalled more machines than I can count. The rides are starting up again, and the shaking seems less severe now.
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An Improved Arsenal
Vera
Don’t tell Black I’m here. The scavengers don’t like these quakes any more than you do. I’m only here to help my father fix the machines. He left a new set of tools somewhere around here. Can you find them?
Yep, this is it. I just gave this set of tools to Father last week. Says he can fix anything with them. Then again, you could give that guy a twig and he’d make something useful out of it.
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Decreasing Voltage
Carlos Light
Such magnificent machines, and they’re all broken! I need to fix them while the City is still in one piece. First, I must decrease the voltage with my pocket de-energizer. But where did I put it? Can you find it for me?
Thank you for finding the de-energizer. This device will temporarily shut off the flow of energy, allowing us to safely repair the machines. But we need to work fast, before the effect wears off.
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Mystery of the Mechanical Park
Rayden Storke
An amusement park full of faulty machinery emerges out of thin air, and is now causing earthquakes throughout the City. Who built this place, and why? I’ll record all of my findings 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 Cacophony of Metal
Rayden Storke
Who could have just... built a whole amusement park overnight? That’s a little far-fetched, even for Avocado. We need to exercise extreme caution during our investigation. The tremors are getting stronger... as is the noise level.
Black was right. This is the epicenter of the earthquakes. And the park’s machinery is going haywire: rattling, sparking, violently shaking. Let’s see if we can fix it.
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Mechanical Metamorphoses
Rayden Storke
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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By the Call of Music
Sophia
Can you hear music in the distance? A sad melody is playing - quite in tune with the latest events. But once you listen closely, it disappears. It’s Laurentine playing! She must be up to something.
So far, I don’t see anything terrible, but the closer we get to the glade where Laurentine has settled, the more anxious I feel. What if she’s not alone there? I’m so glad you’re with me!
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Raw Talent
Conductor
Uroboros won’t leave until he gets his spotlight. So, let’s give him a role... one that everyone in the City can enjoy. I’ll handle the stage lighting. Can I borrow some artifacts?
Thanks to your artifacts, the stage lit up and Uroboros nailed his part on the first take. He hand-picked his own costume, too. Well, figure of speech. He doesn’t have hands. Still, he’s a true thespian, even if he’s a python.
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The Director’s Trickery
Conductor
How do we lure Uroboros out of the studio? It’s like he’s waiting for some cue before making his grand debut. Maybe that’s what we need? Find a bamboo bak. The sound it makes mimics applause.
Thank you for finding the bamboo bak. The echo of applause worked like a charm. Uroboros came right out into the open as soon as he heard it. Seems like he wasn’t just hiding. He wanted to perform.
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A Finicky Python
Conductor
Uroboros refuses to leave the studio. But we can’t let him stay. This has gone on long enough. I have an idea. What if we gave him ripe persimmons? He loves them!
Gosh, those persimmons smell good. Uroboros is going to love them. C’mon out, Uroboros. C’mon, buddy. Time to go!\n No luck. He’s being especially difficult today.
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A Practical Decoration
Conductor
A few of the tour-goers screamed when they saw a python in the studio. We need to get Uroboros home before a full-blown panic occurs. Let’s figure out where he’s hiding.
Thanks for finding Uroboros’s hideout. He slithered into one of the houses on the movie set. I tried calling him, and warned him how angry Martha would be when he got home. But he won’t budge!
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Special Bait
Conductor
I searched the whole studio for Uroboros, but couldn’t find him. Martha warned me he’s stubborn. If he doesn’t want to go home yet, he’ll hide. We could lure him out with his favorite toy. It’s a stuffed fish. Do us a favor and look around for it?
That’s the one. Uroboros loves his stuffed fishie. He slithered right out when he saw it. Then he noticed the carrier, and realized what we were up to. Now, he’s hiding again. Clever guy.
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Portable Comfort
Conductor
Martha made Uroboros’s carrier all nice and cozy, so we can get him home without scaring anyone. Could you help me find it?
Thanks! This carrier does look cozy. And, it’s bigger on the inside than it looks. Martha’s python will be as snug as a snake in a rug in there. Now, we just need to catch him.
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3... 2... 1... Action!
Detective
Glad you’re here, buddy. I need to put a few finishing touches on the romance set, and prepare a gift for Jul. Could you lend me a few artifacts to help?
Your artifacts lit the studio in a romantic glow. Do you think Jul will like my gift? It’s a pair of painted ducks. Oh, they’re a traditional Korean wedding symbol? I had no idea. But it fits.
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From a Secret Admirer
Juliette
I was so focused on rehearsing my lines, I failed to notice that someone discretely placed a beautiful bouquet in the pavilion. There’s a toy tucked between the flowers, and something else. Can you look?
Mon ami! Did you see the note? "For the lovely mademoiselle." A bouquet from a secret admirer. How sweet! Now, I’d better get back to rehearsing my own romantic scene.
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A Long-Awaited Date
Juliette
While we were busy exploring the studio, someone lit the Korean lanterns that are supposed to be hanging above me in the romance scene. All we need to do is put them up. Want to help hang them?
Merci. The hanging lanterns cast the pavilion in a whole new light! I can really feel the love in the air. You know, I’ve dreamed of going on a date someplace like this.
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A Soothing Drink
Juliette
I’m getting used to being on set, but I still feel anxious about filming. It’s the lead role, and I want to get everything right. A hot drink would calm my nerves. Could you bring me some tea?
You’re amazing. Hibiscus tea is one of my favorites! The fragrance is lovely, like standing in a field of flowers. Just what I need to calm down before filming.
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A Shooting Partner
Juliette
They still haven’t finished setting up the props for filming, so it’s hard for me to get fully in character. There’s supposed to be a pudding dessert on the table. Can you get me one?
Merci! This pudding looks so good. I’ll probably be sick of eating it by the time we wrap today, but for now... yum! With such high-quality props, it’s easy to picture myself in the scene now.
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Following the Script
Juliette
I want to immerse myself in this role and make a good impression on the director. I need to learn the set inside and out. The script says there should be a tea table in this scene. Help me find it?
Merci, mon ami! You found the tea table. I was so overwhelmed by the set, I didn’t see it. I’m going to sit and try a few poses. Tell me how it looks on camera.
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Emerging Filmmakers
Inspector
We’ve gathered plenty of clues, but we’re missing how they connect. What’s happening in the studio at such odd hours that could be creating noises that are scaring the neighbors? May I borrow some artifacts to help illuminate the situation?
The artifacts’ glow pointed us to the movie camera, which revealed a startling plot twist. I checked the footage. Turns out, it was boggarts all along! They’ve taken over the studio and have been filming their own show.
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As Good as Real
Inspector
After reading the script, I have a theory about the noises the neighbors have been reporting: the suspect is hiding a horse somewhere in the studio, in case they need to make a quick getaway. Let’s see if we can find it.
That brave horse you found is a prop. So, if the horse isn’t real, what could be causing the mysterious noises? Back to page one, I suppose. Let’s keep thinking.
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An Encoded Plan
Inspector
The most reasonable explanation for the evidence in the pavilion is that the so-called crime scene was staged. But why? A practice run for a real crime, maybe? Also, I found this notebook. Looks like script notes. Give it a read. Maybe there’s a clue.
Amazing. The story in the script matches the evidence in the pavilion to a T. Looks like the whole crime has been plotted out right here in this notebook. Though I’ll need more time to decipher the screenwriter’s awful handwriting.
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Crimson Deception
Inspector
Looks like there’s more to this story than a simple robbery. But let’s not jump to conclusions, at least not until we find out where those bloody footprints lead.
A woman’s shoes made these footprints. I’m guessing the suspect then took off her shoes to hide her tracks. Wait. No, that’s not blood at all. It’s... dried cherry jam?!
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A High-Quality Counterfeit
Inspector
The pavilion’s been trashed: table’s overturned, sofa’s torn, and this valuable maebyeong vase has been shattered. I think that’s what this porcelain piece was, anyway. Let’s take a closer look at the shards.
I was right. These shards are from a maebyeong vase; actually, just a convincing replica. Interesting. There was also fake gold inside. Was someone trying to rob the pavilion?
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An Inexperienced Bowman
Inspector
We need to follow all possible leads to figure out what’s happening at the studio, starting with that bamboo arrow stuck in the door over there. Let’s see if we can find a bow to match.
Nice find. That’s a Korean gakgung bow. We’re clearly dealing with an inexperienced archer. They broke a few arrows before hitting anything. But what was the target? Let’s keep searching.
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A Magical Vessel
Valerie
The props here at the studio are fascinating - there’s so much to see, I don’t know where to look! I found something odd... Like a gourd bottle, but cracked. Can I borrow some of your artifacts to fix it?
Thanks to your artifacts, the vessel is as good as new. It’s even glowing - wait... that glow is magical! I’ll show Martha right away. Maybe there was a mage here after all.
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A Rising Star
Martha
Good thing the dark mage turned out to be just an actor. No threat to the City after all. The Mistress and I (never working with her again) straightened things out and, well - helped someone chase their dream.
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A Bold Gift
Martha
The townspeople have charged the talisman for Sein with their courage. Now we just need the City’s magic. Could you lend me your artifacts to ensure the talisman never fails?
Thanks to your artifacts, the talisman of courage now radiates with the City’s magic. Now stage fright won’t trip Sein up anymore - and he will transform into the actor he dreams of being.
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The Price of Success
Adeline Svensson
I know of the bravery of our townspeople - and always record it in the pages of the Hidden City Times. Bring me a bundle of old newspapers, and I’ll share my own courage to fuel the talisman.
Thanks for bringing my newspaper bundle. My courage lives in those pages - I always tell the truth, even when it’s difficult. But isn’t that what makes the paper successful?
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Desperate Love
Mayor
I, too, want to help you charge the talisman. Facing the secrets and dangers of the City isn’t the bravest thing I’ve done. You want to know what is? Then find the key to the Dungeons.
Thank you. This key opens the Dungeons, the place I fear the most. Yet it’s also where I’ve shown the most courage - giving my life to protect the City. Tell the young man not to give up.
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A Forgotten Memory
Juliette
Mon ami, you’re doing a noble thing, helping a young man’s dream take flight. I’ll help you charge the talisman - my symbol of courage is my family ring. Find it.
This ring is all that remains of my past. I keep it close as a token of courage. Even after all these years, I hold onto the hope of recovering my lost memories.
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A Gargoyle’s Signature
Huntress
I’ll gladly share my courage for Martha’s talisman. Mine comes from facing danger head-on and gripping my weapon tightly while I fight monsters. My hat carries the proof, see?
You’re right: those are claw marks from an iron gargoyle. It got far too close, but I stood my ground, and in the end, I came out on top. That’s courage to me.
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A Pendant of Courage
Valerie
Martha asked me to charge the talisman by sharing my story of bravery. Will it really help someone’s dream come true? Then I’ll both tell you - and show you! Find my Pendant of the City.
Thank you for finding my pendant! Isn’t it lovely? I discovered it when I first arrived in the City and wandered its foggy streets. For me, courage means uncovering the secrets of this place.
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A Triumphant Victory
Martha
Sein believes the studio is in danger and is ready to protect it no matter what. To banish the spirit we invented, he must summon the sun. I’ve given him instructions. Now, lend him your artifacts.
You saw it, didn’t you? The light of the artifacts turned into real sunlight - and filled the studio. Sein did it. He summoned the sun! But he’s not really a mage. His true power is becoming one with his character.
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A Safety Switch
Sein
I know how to scare the spirit away! We’ll flood the studio with light - if we can find the right lever.\n Oh, I found it, but it’s stuck. Can you help me pull it?
You got the lever working - light should flood the pavilion any second now...! Wait, the lights are still dim. Too dim. It’s the spirit again, interfering!
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Non-Burning Candles
Martha
I told Sein to light candles to push back the evil spirit. But here’s the trick: they must fail to light. It will force him to manifest his power. Can you help?
Thank you. We’ve ruined the candles by wetting their wicks. The flames won’t catch, and Sein’s fear of the spirit is growing. We’re close now... Just a little more pressure, and he’ll reveal his power.
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Locked Up
Mistress
Sein’s clearly concerned about the studio. Good. Let’s take it further: tell him the spirit has trapped us by locking the studio door. Check the lock - maybe you or Sein can break free.
The lock is jammed. We’re truly trapped in here. Now it’s up to Sein to banish the "evil spirit" and save his precious studio. They say spirits fear bright light...
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Not a Drill
Sein
Martha insists there’s a spirit here - it damaged the cable, and now it’s started a fire! The flames are spreading across the set. Help! We need a fire extinguisher before it’s too late.
You found the extinguisher just in time! A few more seconds and the set - maybe the entire studio - would’ve been gone. I don’t know if I could’ve survived that kind of loss...
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A Hidden Danger
Martha
To awaken Sein’s hidden power, we’ll have to create a real sense of danger. The Mistress volunteered. She’s pretty good at this - I can already smell something burning. Quickly, can you find the source?
That’s right, it’s a damaged cable! It’s not actually dangerous, but it looks terrifying enough. We’ll tell Sein that an evil spirit is haunting the studio. With luck, he’ll rise to the challenge and reveal his strength to save it.
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A Fateful Rehearsal
Sein
I came to the empty studio for the magic of it. I wanted to imagine myself playing the lead on a real set. If you turn on the stagelights with your artifacts, I’ll show you what I saw.
Thank you. Your artifacts ignited the stage lights. The scene is set. I stepped into the spotlight, spoke my lines - and suddenly... I was here.
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Rhythmic Relaxation
Sein
If only I were a mage - I’d cast a spell to banish my nerves and get through auditions. So far, the best I’ve found is... music. Want to hear what helps?
Upbeat music is my secret weapon against nerves. When I put on my headphones, it’s as if I gain a special power. I listened to this same music before I came here.
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A Casting Paradox
Sein
Don’t think I haven’t tried to pursue my dream. I’ve sent audition tapes to every casting call I could find. The directors say I really become the role. Still don’t believe me? Watch this.
You liked my casting videos? Thank you... But I’ve never been chosen for a role. The videos are strong - but I get too nervous at in-person auditions.
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Efforts Rewarded
Sein
I’ve worked hard to become an actor - not to end up in your City. I even took acting classes. The certificates should be here somewhere... Look for them.
Thank you. These certificates are my pride. Only those who complete the course with dedication receive them. But no one at the studio knows about them... I’ve kept them hidden.
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The Glass Is Half Full
Sein
I didn’t always want to be a janitor. It was hard to accept at first. But I’ve learned to see the good in everything. Want to see a trick? Find my feather duster.
I’ve often imagined this duster was my microphone. I actually fell in love with dusting. The truth is - I took this job just to be closer to my dream of becoming an actor.
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A Dear Place
Sein
I have a secret - the real reason I came to the studio. But I swear, I’m not a mage! Just a janitor - and have been for a while. I can prove it. Find my talisman collection.
These talismans are mementos from all the doramas filmed at the studio. Every crew member gets them - even janitors like me. I’ve worked here for a long time, and I treasure this job.
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Heavenly Power
Martha
Sein claims to be an ordinary young man. Still... every so often, he gives off a trace of magic. What spell is he hiding? We must learn more - for the City’s safety. Let me perform the search ritual. I’ll need your artifacts.
The artifacts surrounded Sein in glowing light - and pointed not to him, but to the cloud in his hands. I focused - and yes, it was enchanted. Had we mistaken its magic for Sein’s powers?
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Beyond Competition
Mistress
This is it! I noticed a small box glowing faintly in Sein’s pocket. Is this the source of those destructive lightning bolts? He left his magic device somewhere in here. Find it.
What does the magic device do? No magic. No thunder. Just... a strangely shaped lantern. Disappointing. Sein’s clearly no match for a real magic user like me.
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Pure Magic
Martha
Sein carries a strange vessel, claiming it’s just for cleaning. But what if it’s a potion he uses to cast spells? Or a hidden magical tool? Let’s check it.
Sein handed it over without protest. Testing confirms: yes, it does dissolve dirt - even century-old grime! But no magic. Just a very aggressive cleaner.
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A Bead of Truth
Martha
Maybe Sein is deliberately hiding his power, waiting to strike when we least expect it. Luckily, I have a way to be sure. Find my jade bracelet.
The beads on this bracelet glow in a mage’s hand. In Sein’s... they remain dark. Wait - sometimes they sparkle. That’s... inconclusive.
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A Harmful Candy
Mistress
My next test was simple: I gave Sein a poisoned candy. Any real mage would sense the danger instantly. But Sein? He ate it without hesitation! Want to save him? Find a Muskmelon - it contains the antidote.
I enchanted this muskmelon, and it neutralized the poison and brought Sein to consciousness. Or... was that just an act? Dark mages are excellent performers.
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The First Test
Martha
Young Sein claims he’s not a mage... but I sense he’s hiding something. Let’s test him for magical powers. We’ll need a vessel of liquid. I saw some punch nearby. Can you find it?
Perfect - this hwachae punch will do. At witch school, students learned to boil liquids or ripple their surfaces with a glance. But Sein? He just blew on it. That’s... oddly mundane.
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Master of the Palace
Martha
Finally! A faint magical trail. So this is a mage’s palace after all. I’ll need some artifacts to follow the trail before it fades.
The artifacts revealed a glowing trail - it leads to a hat!\n And caught in the brim is a card with a name. At last, we know who we’re dealing with.
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Catching the Fugitive
Martha
Shh! Did you hear that? There was movement behind that brightly colored screen. Could the dark mage be hiding there? Let’s sneak around from the sides - but be careful.
No one’s behind the screen. But I swear I heard something. Whoever it was slipped out - silent and fast. A dark mage... hiding? That’s new. But look - he left a trail.
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Incidental Magic
Mistress
Martha says she can barely sense any magic here. Unbelievable! Obviously, the mage cloaked the palace. But what kind of protection spell could do this? Bring me my fortune-telling cards.
You brought the cards. Finally. As soon as I laid them out, the Night Dreamer card fell from the deck. That means only one thing: the protection wasn’t intentional. That’s strange...
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Excellent Protection
Martha
If this is a mage’s palace, it’s expertly hidden. Some witches use flowers to mask the flow of magical energies their lairs exude. Look for anything that seems... too decorative.
You found a pot of peonies. Their scent can fog the senses and dull magical perception. But still, these peonies alone can’t fully conceal the aura of dark magic. There must be more.
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A Winged Observer
Mistress
I know this is the palace of a dark mage! And if you don’t believe me, I’ll prove it. See that long-tailed magpie? It’s been following us since we arrived. That has to be his familiar. Go on, catch it!
Did you catch the long-tailed magpie? Look here. It’s just as I said... Or not. It’s just a regular bird! The mage fooled us. Clever trick. Now I really want to meet him.
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Scaning by Sound
Martha
The room is surprisingly clean of residual magic... but surely this must be a mage’s palace? My intuition tells me there’s something hidden here. Bring the brass gong - let’s check the space.
Thank you. This gong disperses sound vibrations throughout the palace, revealing traces of magic. The acoustics are nearly perfect - the vibrations cancel out completely. Nothing resonates. Strange...
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An Enemy of My Enemy
Martha
The lightning summoned by the mage crackled across the City. Even the Mistress sensed the threat. I’m willing to cooperate with her - if it means protecting the townspeople. But I’ll only trust the Diary with my thoughts.
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New Level of Mastery
Detective
Do you remember the case of the Borgia’s treasures? I think we have missed some important details. I desperately need to find a new piece of evidence. The item I require is at the %s location, but it will be hard to find. Reach %s level to find the new evidence.
Great! Partner, you have become more and more important to my investigation. With a new rank, you will be able to find new items that were hidden from you previously.
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An Enchanted Place
Martha
Strange... This place doesn’t radiate the dark magical energy I expected. Is this really the place from my vision? Let’s go inside and see for ourselves.
This is definitely the right place - there’s the same sign I saw in my vision. But the mage is nowhere to be seen. Hiding? Preparing an attack? The City is in danger - we don’t have time to lose!
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The Mage’s Home
Mistress
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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An Alarm System
Martha
Doubledeal kindly donated a device from his collection that the Professor used to build a City-wide dark entity alarm system. I just need a few of your artifacts to initiate the launch.
Thanks to your artifacts, the City Notifier system is live. The next time a dark entity appears within the City limits, the alarm will sound. We’ll be able to track the entity’s location within the sphere in real-time, and of course, take action.
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Schemes of the Dark Entity
Martha
We saved Cardsharp from a predatory deal and stopped the dark entity from draining the last of his life energy. Nyxara fled, but promised she’ll be back to take her revenge. We need a safeguard.
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Condition Check
Martha
Now that the aura healing therapy is complete, Cardsharp appears mostly himself again. But I need to confirm that his aura has been fully restored with a chakra analyzer. Lend me some artifacts to activate it.
Amazing! The chakra analyzer did its job, thanks to your artifacts. Cardsharp’s aura looks good for now, but he will need ongoing therapy to maintain it.
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Beauty and Health
Mistress
I’m already involved, so I might as well help. You’ve repaired the damage to Cardsharp’s aura, cleansed it, and renewed its protective abilities. Now, it must be nourished. For that, we need a body wrap potion.
What took you so long? Never mind. Just give me the body wrap potion. Made from honey clay, gold dust, flowers, and fern leaves, this concoction will completely restore the scoundrel Cardsharp to his former vitality.
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A Useful Accessory
Roger Doubledeal
Mamma mia, old Cardsharp is in trouble! Shame on that witch for taking so much of his life energy. Signorina Medium believes he’ll feel better if he puts on an enchanted gorget. Mind getting it?
Grazie. Yes, that’s the right gorget. Bit of an odd accessory, no? Martha said it uses lithotherapy, or, treatment with minerals, which will help Cardsharp turn the corner and get back to his old self.
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A Healing Drink
Inspector
Of course I volunteered to help restore Cardsharp’s life energy! Ms. Martha prepared a special healing cocktail for him, but she left in a hurry. Let’s see if we can find it.
Yes, that’s the lunar cocktail Ms. Martha made. The water is charged with the power of the full moon. It’s said to heal even the most extreme forms of exhaustion, meaning Cardsharp should be back on his feet in no time.
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Power of the Herb
Isabelle
After his salt bath, Cardsharp will need to be purified with a fumigation of healing herbs to replenish the energy the dark entity stole. Can you find the one we need?
Excellent. You found everything we need for the herbal fumigation. The plants in this bundle have intense purifying properties. Their smoke will cleanse Cardsharp of any lingering traces of Nyxara’s dark power.
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Dry Cleansing
Martha
We saved Cardsharp from being completely drained by Nyxara, but his life energy still needs to be restored. First, we’ll repair the damage to his aura with a dry salt bath. Can you help prepare it?
Wonderful. The copper bath is full of magical pink Himalayan salt that will repair any damage to Cardsharp’s aura and heal up the places where his life energy was taken.
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A Looming Threat
Martha
The Mayor’s false aura evaporated. With no life energy to sustain her, the weakened Nyxara retreated back to her own realm. But where is Cardsharp’s contract? Give me some artifacts so I know where to start looking.
The artifacts’ light gleamed upon the ominous box, inside which lay Cardsharp’s terminated contract! Nyxara left us a handwritten message on the back. What could she possibly have to say to us?
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A Protective Talisman
Roger Doubledeal
Holy bluff! Cardsharp looks terrible. I’ll get him somewhere safe, but Martha said to put an anti-darkness amulet on him first. I’ve got one somewhere around here. Could you find it for me?
Grazie! The anti-darkness amulet will conceal Cardsharp from Nyxara’s gaze. We’ll lay low for a while at my secret spot until the danger’s passed. Old Cardsharp got messed up pretty bad!
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A Deal with a Catch
Inspector
We’ll help free Cardsharp from Nyxara’s grasp! I’ve prepared a fake contract for the Mayor to get him a job with the Boss. I put it down... oh, shoot. Where is it? Can you help me look?
Thank you! I gave the contract to the Mayor, who took it straight to Nyxara. Deprived of Cardsharp’s energy, the desperate and starving entity took the bait and focused all of her attention on the Mayor!
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Deceptive Vitality
Mayor
Considering the well-being of the City is at stake, I’ve agreed to help Cardsharp. Ms. Martha has enchanted my top hat to assist in the rescue mission. Let’s collect it from her.
Thank you. My top hat is now charged with an illusory aura of vitality to use as bait against Nyxara. Wearing it, I shall appear as a normal, energetic, living citizen, despite the fact that I am... a ghost.
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Sleight of Hand
Roger Doubledeal
Here’s where I come in. To save the elusive old Cardsharp, I’ll plant the chaos summoner on him with the help of a tiny, fast-flying device. I’ve already prepared it, if you wouldn’t mind grabbing it for me.
Grazie! The summoner is attached to the device. Now we just need Cardsharp to appear. Mamma mia! There he is. I’m launching the device! Okay, a little bit more, and... ta-da! The summoner has been successfully planted on Cardsharp.
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A Protection Anomaly
Isabelle
Martha and the Inspector made a plan to force Nyxara to break the contract and free Cardsharp. We need one of my summoning items to call forth the chaos anomaly. Help me find it.
Perfect. You found the chaos summoner. If we plant it on Cardsharp, a chaos anomaly will envelop him that will prevent Nyxara from absorbing his life energy. A fact I’m sure she won’t enjoy.
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Notes Under Protection
Martha
Nyxara promises gold and steals the life energy of those in her employ. If Cardsharp took the deal, he probably wrote about his new job somewhere. Doubledeal has all his notes, but they’re magically protected. I’ll need your artifacts to break the enchantment.
The artifacts removed the protective spell from Cardsharp’s notes, which he gave to Doubledeal for safekeeping. The spirits tell me he wanted to protect them from Nyxara. What do the notes say?
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Temptation with Gold
Conductor
Gossip around the City is that Cardsharp’s life force is hanging on by a thread. I have a business card I wanted to show you that could help him, but I suddenly can’t remember where I put it. Could you look for it?
A woman calling herself the Boss gave me this business card. She promised me easy work for mountains of gold, but I didn’t like the feeling I got while talking to her, so I refused. This is her contact information if you ever need it.
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Ancient Tales
Mistress
You want me to help you save that scoundrel, Cardsharp? Well, alright. I suppose he’s occasionally useful. I’ll tell you what I know about Nyxara. I’ll even show you her image in the bowl. Take a look.
According to the legend, Nyxara is a powerful dark entity who promises mountains of gold to anyone willing to work for her. She then sucks the life out of them, leaving the victim none the wiser.
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Stories of the Past
Adeline Svensson
Cardsharp has been the subject of a few headlines around the City. I don’t know much, but I want to help. I saw an older article in the newspaper archives recently that mentioned a "Boss." Let’s see if we can find it.
Here it is. "Distraught mother reports son missing." It says the boy found a job with good pay from the Boss, but began to fade before his mother’s eyes before completely disappearing. All that was left were his shoes on the pavement.
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A Worship Ritual
Roger Doubledeal
Mamma mia! Of course I’ll help save old Cardsharp from this evil "Boss!" A Nyxara figurine, you say? I do have one in my collection of occult rarities, but it will be faster if we search for it together.
Grazie! You found my Nyxara figurine. The person who gave me this claimed a diva would shower people with gold if they prayed to her god. I didn’t believe a word of it, but kept the figurine anyway.
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A Home World
Martha
To save Cardsharp, we need to figure out who his "Boss," Nyxara, is... and how to stop her. I remember seeing her name in the Ancient Creatureary book. Feel like playing librarian?
The Ancient Creatureary book contains information about rare beings from many different worlds. I first saw the name "Nyxara" in the section on the dark realms.
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A Magic Screen
Martha
We’re nearly ready to perform the Ritual of Clairvoyance. The last step is to secure my magic orb to its stand, made of wood harvested from the fairy forest. Lend me some of your artifacts.
The artifacts secured the orb to the stand, and it began to glow. Now, we’ll see everything Cardsharp sees. It looks like he’s sorting through a stack of papers. But wait. There’s more!