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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Very Noisy Festivities
Detective
The bustling street looks safe. I see lanterns and treats and hear music playing. But first impressions could be deceiving. I have a bad feeling about this... Let’s go, buddy. Keep your eyes open!
Hm... it’s really festive around here; everyone’s so happy and polite. But look, there’s someone running, pushing townspeople out of the way. Is that person just short on time?\n What now fog! A shot fired! Get down!
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A Belated Visit
Detective
We’re one step away from entering the location. What will we find there? New mysteries of the City are waiting to be uncovered. Go on, enter!
The location is now open! Do you feel the pull of new adventures? The magic of the City is calling out to us!
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Deceptive Serenity
Kira Woodville
That new meadow with the creek and pear tree looks quiet and bright. I don’t trust places like that. There’s got to be a catch somewhere. Be on your guard! Let’s get closer.
Until I’m certain we’ve got nothing to worry about, stay close to me, and don’t touch anything. I’ve got to protect you - who knows what might be out here.
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A New Name
Eli Montague
I dug through the postal archive and found a sketch of a monument to the postman. I think the artist’s signature looks like the one on the dog painting. Please light it up with your artifacts.
In the artifacts’ glow, you can see that the handwriting in this signature is the same, as is the first name’s initial letter, but the surname is different. I think I can make it out... The banished Luxmore took the surname Storke!
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Possible Change
Robert Luxmore
My parents used to scare my sister and me by telling us if we misbehaved, we’d end up working for the mail service. Maybe that’s because the exiled Luxmore was a postal worker? I wish I could find at least one clue!
Awesome, you managed to find an old postman’s cap! I don’t remember where it came from, but we used to play with it, and my father got angry when he saw it. It’s a pity it’s not monogrammed.
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A Hidden Talent
Emma Luxmore
Isn’t that the same Luxmore who painted a portrait of my great-grandmother’s favorite dog? She cherished the painting but always changed the subject when I asked about its author. Let’s look for the artist’s signature.
Yes, there’s a signature on the back. The artist is indeed a Luxmore, but there’s only the first letter of his name here. And if he had been banished, he might’ve changed his surname after he painted this. How can we find out what happened to him?
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A Wonderful Couple
Robert Luxmore
A banished Luxmore? Hmm... This story reminds me of a curiosity from our collection. It’s a family ring set with an ever-blooming dandelion. Can you find it?
Miraculously, the dandelion ring doesn’t wilt next to the other ring. Such golden rings were worn by all the men of our family. Maybe one of them fell in love with a commoner and left the family for her?
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A Failed Wedding
Eli Montague
The portrait’s absence could be explained if it simply peeled off and got lost. But I saw a strange document in the Luxmores’ archives - a torn wedding invitation. Let’s look for it.
This torn wedding invitation was among the documents for a reason. Alas, it’s no longer readable. But what if one of the Luxmores rejected an arranged marriage and was therefore cast out?
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A Cut-off Branch
Eli Montague
Going through the Luxmores’ archives, I discovered a strange feature of their family tree. For some reason, one portrait is missing from the older pages. Take a look.
See? There’s a blank space for one of the portraits on the family tree, and the name underneath has been erased. The newer versions of the tree simply don’t include that branch. It seems that one of the Luxmores was banished from the family.
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Getting Confirmation
Ollie Articus
Emma and Robert did a great job earning their "adult certificates." I put them in the box I’d picked up in the living room. Oh, it won’t open. Give me some artifacts!
What a surprise: The artifacts opened a secret compartment inside the box. The Luxmore family seal was right inside! Emma and Robert will be able to certify documents with it. The initiation worked out perfectly!
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Taking a Step
Ollie Articus
For a beautiful coming-of-age party finale, Robert and Emma will perform a ball dance. Alas, there’s no one to show them the moves, but there’s a pair of antique figurines that depict the basic technique. Will you find it?
Well done! Using these figurines, the twins can learn the basic movements of a popular dance, add some improvisation, and enter adulthood with a flying gait, accompanied by music.
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Hitting the Target
Robert Luxmore
Ollie came up with a fun test of our determination: We’ll each hit a target with an arrow. All Luxmores are taught to use weapons, but I didn’t think such a skill would be useful. Where’s the bow-and-arrow stand?
Thank you for finding the bow-and-arrow stand. My sister and I haven’t practiced in a while, and I’m not sure I’ll hit the bull’s-eye. But Ollie said I only need to hit the target. That I will handle easily.
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Articulating Thoughts
Ollie Articus
Adults have to articulate their thoughts clearly. I’m sure that the twins will handle this task brilliantly, even in writing. I’ll get the paper ready, and you should find some good quills.
Thank you! These elegant quills will serve the Luxmores perfectly! I gave them the topic, "What it means to be an adult." Robert said he’d write a poem, and Emma leans more toward prose.
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Getting Food
Emma Luxmore
Ollie says that since we’re adults, we should be able to make ourselves some food. I was clueless where to start, but my brother found a cookie recipe in the kitchen. They were so fun to bake! The cookies should have cooled down by now. Would you get them?
We had gourmet cookies like these served with our evening tea. Turns out we can make them ourselves. That’s an awesome feeling! But cooking every day must be exhausting...
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Picking an Outfit
Robert Luxmore
It’s a great idea to celebrate growing up! Ollie says there are a few tasks for us to do, and I’m ready. The first is to dress in true Luxmore style. For that, I’ll need a jabot. Will you help me find one?
That’s a great jabot, very fancy, like the one worn by my great-great-great... I forget how many greats, but you can see my grandfather in the portrait in our family gallery. Now I’ll definitely look like a Luxmore. If I can properly fasten the jabot, that is.
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A Bright Thought
Eli Montague
There’s nothing else about the mission in the archives, but there are many papers bearing the Luxmores’ crest. It’s very similar to the one hanging in the great hall, but something seems to be missing... Oh, I have an idea. Lend me some artifacts.
By attaching crystal swords to it, I restored the crest. The stone on the shield lit up with this inscription: "Guardians of the Heavenly Stone." That’s the Luxmores’ moto!
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A Forgotten Ritual
Robert Luxmore
The stone is supposed to summon the Luxmores, but it seems that the special bell is summoning something made of crystal. I hear the melodious sound of it resonating. Help me find where it’s coming from.
Incredible! You’ve found a pair of crystal swords! As a kid, I used to hear rumors about a Luxmore ritual involving crystal swords. It was an initiation ceremony, conferring special status, perhaps as a warrior.
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A Summoning Stone
Robert Luxmore
The scroll says that all Luxmore family members can be summoned by a stone. But we only summoned our servants with a bell... hold on! We used to have a special bell adorned with crystals. Where is it now?
Yes, that’s the bell. My father kept it in his study, but I never heard him ring it. Well, no one can stop me from ringing it now... Did you hear that? Something’s resonating.
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Seeing the Hidden
Eli Montague
The scroll might help reveal the Luxmore family’s secret mission, but we can’t read the faded text with the naked eye. I can handle it if you bring me my archivist’s glasses, though.
Thank you! These archivist’s glasses are indispensable when working with old documents. Now I can make out that the scroll indeed says something about a mission and some kind of stone.
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A Crucial Find
Eli Montague
The secret lockbox contained numerous old contracts of undoubted historical interest. But there’s not a word about the family’s mission. Oh, there’s another scroll here!
This scroll is difficult to date: The paper doesn’t seem old, but the inscriptions are completely faded. Mr. Luxmore desperately wants to know what it says, but it won’t be easy to make out the text.
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A Secure Cache
Eli Montague
The Luxmore family’s mission? Hmm, they’ve always known how to both make good deals and keep secrets. I bet there’s a secret lockbox in their home archive. Let’s find it.
What did I tell you? Here it is, the secret lockbox! It took some work to get it open, though. Obviously, it hasn’t been opened in quite some time. But now the young Luxmores have a real chance to learn their family’s secrets.
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The Passage of Time
Janko
I’ve heard that the Luxmores are often late now, as they don’t have a single precise clock or watch as a result of the time anomaly. But I’ll solve this problem if you lend me some powerful artifacts.
I’ve made a water clock, also called a clepsydra, for the Luxmores. The water in it is treated with artifacts and measures the time perfectly. Now the Luxmores will no longer be late. Unless they want to be fashionably so, of course.
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An Urgent Matter
Mr. Black
The time-stealing attempt was thwarted in the shortest possible time, and the Security Service will surely figure out who benefited from this situation and where Tilly von Oben went.
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A Closed Question
Dr. Barry
The Luxmores have returned to the room all the objects from the past. Now they have hope for the future, as the fabric of time has begun to heal. Lend me some artifacts to speed up the process.
The artifacts have lit up the room and... Hurry, get out! Okay, the door slammed shut by itself, which means that the corridor of time has closed. My devices show that the fabric of time has been restored.
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The History of Music
Emma Luxmore
There was a melody in the room that couldn’t be repeated. Our nanny used to play it for us on a singing mandolin. The instrument disappeared with her, but here it’s reappeared! We need to put it back.
It’s our nanny’s old mandolin; she used it to sing us magical lullabies. She said it was the early work of the Master from the Order of the Five. It’s a pity that it will remain in the past.
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A Family Amulet
Robert Luxmore
I also took something from the room that shouldn’t exist anymore. It’s an angel-shaped candle that burned out many years ago. But you’ll find an absolutely intact version of it if you look around.
You’ve found the angel candle! I made it myself out of wax, with my name scrawled on the bottom. I lit it at a family celebration, and the angel melted. So, yes, it’s a thing of the past.
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A Vivid Memory
Emma Luxmore
I saw my childhood shoes in the room and took them with me. I’ve always had a lot of shoes, of course, but those are the ones I remember best - a silk pair with flowers. Can you find them?
Yes, these are my childhood shoes! I loved them so much that I used to wear them nearly all the time, which made the thin silk quickly tear. In that room, the shoes looked brand new, but I didn’t question it.
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A Characteristic Detail
Robert Luxmore
I took my father’s pince-nez from the room. He was wearing it the last time we saw each other, and suddenly there it was, on the table. I took it with me and tried it on in front of a mirror. The pince-nez is here somewhere. Please find it.
My father wore this impressive pince-nez when he read books aloud to Emma and me. It’s such a pity to part with it! But if it helps stop us from aging, I’ll put the pince-nez back where I found it.
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A Fragrant Trail
Emma Luxmore
I didn’t realize there was anything wrong with the room. It seemed ordinary at first glance, but a crystal bottle caught my attention, so I took it. It’s very elegant; please look for it.
This crystal bottle contains my mother’s perfume, which was created especially for her. When she disappeared, there was none of her perfume left in the villa, and here was a whole bottle. I was so glad...
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Back to Reality
Dr. Barry
I’ve prepared everything we need to open the cube and direct the Disciple’s flame at the key’s shadow. Everything’s been going smoothly so far, but I’m a little worried. Lend me some artifacts just in case.
In the light of the artifacts and the Disciple’s flame, the key’s shadow is growing clearer. It’s done! We’ve managed to make the vanishing key reappear, and now there’s hope for the Luxmores as well.
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An Insatiable Fire
Dr. Barry
There’s a chance we can recover Tilly’s key. But I’ll have to use a rare ingredient that I’ve only worked with in the lab - a flame cube. I left it nearby; look for it.
This cube contains the flame of a Shadow Disciple, an energy that makes the disciples invulnerable to time. Where did I get it? I’ll tell you later. What matters now is recovering the key.
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On the Brink of Oblivion
Dr. Barry
I’ve applied the visibility solution to the door of this mysterious room. If my hypothesis is correct, we’ll have a way to get inside. Take a closer look. What do you see there, in the keyhole?
Eureka, there’s a shadow of the key here! It didn’t disappear, but rather thinned under the influence of a time anomaly, the analog of the Luxmores’ aging. We only have an ephemeral shadow of the key, but we can work with it.
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A Glimmer of Hope
Dr. Barry
The mysterious room is indeed locked, but I don’t think the key is actually missing, and I’m ready to prove it. I’ve prepared a solution that will show you. It should be infused by now. Bring it to me.
Thank you. This visibility solution will help us determine whether Tilly’s key is gone or not. The special composition of this solution envelops ephemeral objects and makes them visible for a short time.
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Groping About
Mr. Black
I have a theory that there’s something covering only the keyhole and not the entire room. I’m going to remove the obstacle with my pocket manipulator... Ugh, I think I dropped it. Please find it.
Thanks. The manipulator is intact, and I’ll quickly remove whatever prevents me from looking through the keyhole. The strange thing is... something won’t let it through. But there doesn’t seem to be anything... Fog take me, I’ll break down that door!
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An Appraising Gaze
Mr. Black
I’m sure the clue that will reveal all is hidden in that room that interested Tilly so much. Picking the lock isn’t a problem, but first we need to make sure that it’s safe. Can you find a monocular?
You’ve found a great monocular. I’ll use it to inspect the room through the keyhole... Damn it; I can’t see anything! It’s as if it’s nightime, or there’s a very dark fog in there. What does this mean?
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Rush Hour
Emma Luxmore
Then we went to bed... how late? I didn’t look at the clock. Oh, it’s frozen at a quarter past four. I think I forgot to start it. We need to fix this. Do you have any artifacts?
Your artifacts helped - the antique clock is ticking once again. But the arrows are stubbornly standing still! What does this mean? Oh, I think my brother and I came into the room at exactly a quarter past four...
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An Open Ending
Emma Luxmore
When everyone started to leave, we couldn’t find Tilly. I think she was too embarrassed and left without saying goodbye. Oh, wait... I saw her necklace on the floor and picked it up. Where did I put that?
Thank you for finding the necklace - the key was hanging from it when Tilly arrived. This morning the key was sticking out of the keyhole - I don’t know how, but she opened the room. We looked inside, but Tilly wasn’t there.
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A Point of Interest
Robert Luxmore
Tilly assured us that it was crucial for her to get to a special place, and the door leading to it was located in our villa. She even gave me a map showing where that door was marked. Where did I put it?
You’ve found the map! See, the cross indicates the door that Tilly wanted to go through. Then I thought it was a game of riddles that we sometimes play at our parties.
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A Surprise Visit
Emma Luxmore
Tilly showed up yesterday when the party had already started. She looked like a portrait she’d once sent. I gave her a guest pin, but she left it here somewhere. Can you find it?
Thank you - that’s the guest pin I gave Tilly. She didn’t wear it, as she wasn’t in the mood to have fun. She said that she came briefly to talk about something important.
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Out and About
Robert Luxmore
Tilly’s letters were heartfelt, and we began to respond to her. It was she who broke our depression - we finally dressed like adults and left the house. But my sister kept our pajamas. Please look for them.
That’s right: We sat in a huge, empty villa for months wearing these pajamas... not a pleasant memory! Tilly kept up the correspondence for a while but then stopped. And we plunged into social life.
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A Winged Messenger
Emma Luxmore
When the fog engulfed my relatives, my brother and I stayed in our estate, not knowing what to do. That’s when we received Tilly’s first letter, which arrived by pneumatic mail with a beautiful seal.
Do you see a bird on the wax seal? This is Phönix, Tilly’s feathered friend. Tilly always sealed her letters with this image. And we received a letter with the same seal the day before the party.
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A Valuable Shot
Mr. Black
I’ll name the culprit in no time! I’ve just found out the party was filmed for the Capuchins’ newsreel, and I’ve seized the film. Now we’ll see if anyone acted suspiciously. Lend me some artifacts.
I’ve watched all the footage carefully, and the artifacts illuminated what was hidden: Someone who wasn’t on the guest list infiltrated the party. She’s my primary suspect!
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A Gift from the Fog
Emma Luxmore
I remember! The most unusual thing last night was a gift from the fog! It absorbed all my attention, and Robert had to take it away just so I could speak with the guests. It was a bouquet of incredible flowers. Can you find it?
Aren’t these fog flowers wonderful? No scavengers were involved - Angélique, who was also at the party, brought them.\n Well, do you have any idea who could’ve stolen 20 years from us?
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A Lucky Omen
Robert Luxmore
If there was any magic at our party, it was good magic. Emma invited Ollie Articus, who gave everyone advice on how to be happier. Look for her fortune cookies.
That’s right - Ollie Articus brought these fortune cookies to the party. She’s a specialist in happiness, so there were only happy predictions in the cookies. Nothing about sudden aging at all.
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The Couturier’s Masterpiece
Emma Luxmore
Indeed, we only invite mages to our parties! Among the guests last night was Mr. Delamode, who creates real miracles. You’ll be convinced when you find a handbag of his design.
Oh, yes. This shiny handbag from Atelier Delamode is handcrafted out of unique materials. Does the handbag affect time? I didn’t notice anything like that even though I have multiple handbags from Delamode.
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Stellar Resonance
Emma Luxmore
Mr. Black asked if there was anything unusual at the party. Oh, our parties are always quite unusual! Sophia was singing here yesterday, and she has a magical voice. Look for a broken glass.
Voilà! This glass was broken, but not by an intruder. You see, Sophia can hit the perfect note to cause the glass molecules to vibrate and shatter. We wouldn’t spare a wine glass for a private concert by a star!
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A Time Thief’s Tool
Kira Woodville
What tool would you use to steal someone’s time while you’re at a party? You’d think it would be something mysterious and shimmering... Hey, I saw a shimmering bracelet around here somewhere. Help me find it.
Emma said Harper McGill used this shimmering bracelet to put on a fire show at the party. Does it have temporal capabilities? I’ll send it to the scientific department to check.
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The Secret of the Photos
Rayden Storke
I get the feeling that photo stand is in the wrong place. What if there’s a cache inside it, and the thief left fingerprints when opening it? Lend me some artifacts - we need to inspect it thoroughly.
I’ve looked at the stand from every angle, and the only thing your artifacts highlight is the Luxmores’ photos. That means there’s no secret cache, and only the twins themselves touched the stand, in order to add fresh photos. How young they look here!
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A Family Heirloom
Kira Woodville
Let’s check to see if the Luxmore family heirloom was stolen. Rumor has it that the first Luxmore arrived in the City by ship. His descendants have memorialized him with a golden brigantine. Do you see it?
Was the golden brigantine pushed back on the shelf? Apparently, the twins don’t want to remember their ancestors since the fog took away their family. But the thief didn’t steal the relic. So what did the thief steal?
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A Numismatist’s Joy
Rayden Storke
There are no signs of forced entry, but the thief must have left at least some trace around whatever they stole. I’ve heard the Luxmores have a unique collection of coins. Let’s see if it’s still there.
Hmm... I thought the coin collection was kept under lock and key, but it’s on display. The Luxmores probably thought they wouldn’t be robbed, as their security system is top-notch.
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Crystal Strength
Kira Woodville
Since the doors are undisturbed, is it possible that the intruder snuck through one of the windows? I can’t see any glass shards, but the thief could’ve been very careful. I’m going to check the windows here, and you take a look at the one over there.
You’re right. The villa windows are made of high-strength glass with a crystal-chip alloy. They’re impossible to break. All the windows are tightly closed, too. Only a ghost could’ve passed through here...
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The Entry Formula
Rayden Storke
The young Luxmores eagerly invested in new technology, so the villa is full of both mechanical curiosities and practical things. Let’s see what kind of locks hold the door fast.
Hey, the twins generously sponsored the development of this numeric lock. As far as I can see, no one’s tried to break it, so the thief must’ve found another way inside.
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A Tricked Sensor
Kira Woodville
I really want to know who robbed the Luxmores’ villa. It’s equipped with the best alarm system in the City, so how did the thief get around it? The sensor was installed by our people, and I know where it is. Can you find it?
That’s right, the alarm sensor is hidden in this mechanical falcon, and it’s not damaged. The robber managed to somehow deceive this mechanism... Black didn’t mention that the thief is a ghost, did he?
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The Investigation’s Secrecy
Kira Woodville
Everyone already knows that the rich Luxmores have been robbed, but the details of the case remain hidden even from the Security Service agents. What mysterious jewel has been stolen? I’ll find out and write it down in the Diary.
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New Level of Mastery
Detective
Do you remember the case of the Borgia’s treasures? I think we have missed some important details. I desperately need to find a new piece of evidence. The item I require is at the %s location, but it will be hard to find. Reach %s level to find the new evidence.
Great! Partner, you have become more and more important to my investigation. With a new rank, you will be able to find new items that were hidden from you previously.
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Valuable Collection
Rayden Storke
Good to have you here! Did Black call you? Ah, it doesn’t matter; he’ll be glad. Black puts on a brave front, but I know him, and I can see that he’s confused. There’s some devilry at play in this robbery. Take a look.
The thief had several choices: the Luxmores are not only rich, but also collectors of curiosities. Their house is full of strange things, and now we seem to be looking for the weirdest burglar ever.
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The Abode of Luxury
Dr. Barry
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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The Maw of the Deep
Kira Woodville
To reach Amphira’s underwater palace, we first need to reach the shore. This may prove difficult as the coastal streets are almost completely submerged. We’ll definitely get our feet wet, but let’s hope we won’t drown. Time to go!
Taking the agents’ route, we quickly reached the shore! The City wharf is flooded, and a table from a summer café just floated right past me... I think I see the remains of the pier. Let’s dive off it!
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The Unforgettable Pears
Pear Lady
To remind the townspeople of summer even in winter, I want to leave them a potion brewed from beautiful golden pears. Normally, this would take a long time, but it’ll be much faster with your artifacts!
My pear potion is ready! There’s a secret ingredient... But I’ll let you in on the secret. The potion is made especially sweet by happy memories. I have lots of them to spare now!
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Magic Returns
Kira Woodville
My suspicions have been confirmed: Magic has returned to the Upper City. Should Black know about it? Or will it disappear tonight, along with the Pear Lady? Hmm... maybe I should get a potted plant.
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Winter Recedes
Pear Lady
Today both nature spirits and humans will celebrate Kupala together. But only Mara will judge whether we did it well or not. We should summon her and ask her if she likes our celebration. The artifacts will help!
We’ve used your artifacts to summon Mara. She’s arrived, which is a good sign. Now I’ll ask her if she’s satisfied... The goddess nods her head in approval! I couldn’t be more pleased!
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The Purest Beauty
Vera
We know from the mavka’s stories that on Kupala people wash their faces with dew for good luck. But not everyone can collect it. How can we help everyone observe the ritual? I’ve prepared a dew distillate. Why don’t you test it?
I’m glad you appreciate my dew distillate. First of all, it’s the purest you’ll find, and secondly, it’s enough for everyone, humans and spirits alike. No one will be left unwashed or unhappy!
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Safety First
Pear Lady
What’s a celebration without games? But if we are to organize them, we need everyone to be happy. When playing hide-and-seek, seekers may hurt themselves on a bush or scare the khukha hiding inside. What about getting a probe stick?
The probe stick you found will protect the hide-and-seekers from bruises and the khukhas and other forest spirits from being frightened. Now it’s easy to search a haystack, for example, to see if someone is hiding there.
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A Bond Through Thick and Thin
Kira Woodville
Jumping over the fire is an important ritual of the holiday. Couples jump hand in hand, and if they don’t let go, they’ll be happy. How can we make this joyful for everyone? We need a rushnyk!
You’ve found a nice and sturdy rushnyk. Here’s my idea: If you tie your hands with it, they won’t come apart when you jump, and that’s for good luck. This will release enough joy to travel between worlds!
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Finding a Miracle
Pear Lady
On Kupala Night, it’s customary to search the thicket for a fern flower. As a result, it’s easy for people to get lost and trample rare plants while looking for paths and passages, making the spirits suffer. A search candle will help with that!
See the herbal flecks in the candle? They help it stay lit. With this candle, you’ll find even a barely visible path, helping you stay on your way and avoid trampling unique flowers.
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Fireless Fire
Abbot Paku
The first element of the Kupala celebration is a fire wheel launched from a hill. To make this performance joyful for both nature and people, let’s light a fog fire. Can you help me?
We’ve lit the wheel with a fog fire. I discovered how to make fog glow by electrifying its water particles. It’s very spectacular and firesafe. Less anxiety, more joy!
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A Finishing Touch
Abbot Paku
Bohdan must seek the mavka’s forgiveness and respect the traditions - but in a way that doesn’t harm nature. I’ve plucked some cherry "earrings." Let’s charge them with artifacts to get amulets. Can you help me?
These cherry amulets for the Kupala Night holiday came out magnificently! The cherry is an ancient symbol of life and the world tree. The earrings are perfect for Mara’s effigy, without sacrificing any live branches!
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Alone No Longer
Kira Woodville
How can we help Bohdan make up to the mavka for his misdeed? Here’s an idea! The mavka said she’d lost her friend and misses her very much. I saw her in the meadow. Can you bring her here?
The baby goat you’ve brought is the Pear Lady’s friend. She saved her from a wolf. When Bohdan came, the baby got scared and ran away. Now he will arrange a cozy place for her under the pear tree.
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The Order Is in the Details
Pear Lady
Bohdan has decided to atone for the evil he did to me. When he trampled the grass and the flowers in my meadow, they sank into sorrow... And I followed suit. Let him comb them. Can you look for a comb?
Thank you for finding my grass comb. Bohdan will brush the tangled and flattened grass, blade by blade. He must realize now that fixing what you’ve destroyed is harder than nurturing.
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A New Home
Vera
The axe wielder is truly remorseful and ready to make amends. I have an idea how. I noticed a nest that fell from the pear tree following an axe blow that shook the tree. Can you find it?
Bohdan will put the nest you found back on the branch and secure it so that it’ll stay in place. Hopefully, the birds will be happy, and the mavka will feel better and forgive the guy.
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Let’s Add to the Fun
Kira Woodville
Bohdan must atone for his crime against the Pear Lady, and I’m ready to help him. I saw a hockey stick and some hockey balls in the meadow’s grass. The mavka calls them "kovinkas." Can you help the guy find it?
Great - you found the kovinka. The Pear Lady says she loves it when kids have fun playing with the ball around the tree. The set was lost during the fight with Bohdan, but it’s all back in place now!
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Reversing the Irreversible
Abbot Paku
To fix what Bohdan has destroyed, first we need to take care of the pear tree he wounded. The trunk is damaged, but it can be healed. Can you find some grafting wax?
You’ve found some excellent grafting wax! It’s made of wax collected on the solstice. Now Bohdan will use a bundle of grass to treat the trunk’s open wound, and the wax will harden and protect the tree.
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Song of the Ancient Oak
Pear Lady
Betraying the spirits of nature, people cut down the thousand-year-old oak tree! I saved one of his branches and made a zhaliyka flute out of it to preserve the oak’s voice. It plays on its own, but we need to awaken it with some artifacts.
Your artifacts have awakened the zhaliyka flute. Listen to the oak’s song - it tells of his history from acorn to green giant, of the birds that lived in his crown, and much more. That’s what people ruined!
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The Boiling Point
Pear Lady
The bond between humans and nature has weakened. Whereas once humans and spirits coexisted peacefully, now they are often at odds. For example, khukha - a tiny forest soul - has suffered. Help me find her!
See how scared the khukha you found is? She has to hide in the branches of my pear tree. Many people behave irresponsibly in the forest, bothering animals and spirits. But we tolerate them!
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No Entry
Pear Lady
A once-close relationship between humans and spirits has become strained. People’s lives used to be connected with nature: Spirits healed their livestock and guarded their farmsteads. But now, spirits are no longer welcome. See this door?
The sign on the door is crystal clear - no former "green" friends are allowed in the yard. Why? It’s because of the unwritten law, which says that people should give a coin or a gift for a favor.
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Kupala Tricks
Pear Lady
Traditions are a tribute to nature, but people neglect them. It’s customary to float wreaths with candles on the water on Kupala Night. And just look what they invented! Hand me that wreath.
The wreath you handed me is made of paper, and the candle is fake! They litter shores and ponds. The mermaids gave signs and led people into thickets to show them the trash in the ponds, but that only made them afraid.
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No Offerings
Pear Lady
Humans were the first to sow discord. Don’t believe me? There used to be an important tradition of leaving milk porridge on a stump for the forest creatures. And now... Look at this bowl!
This old porridge is entirely covered in moss. It’s been a long time since anyone has given the spirits a treat. We even gave people visions to remind them to bring fresh porridge, but that only frightened them.
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Forgotten Friendship
Pear Lady
I’ll prove that the quarrel over the pear tree was just the cherry on top. People used to turn to the spirits and ask for a blessing for safe passage through the woods or a plentiful rain, but now... Look at this.
People now use garlic like this to repel the spirits of nature. We’re not omnipotent, and people began to blame us for their misfortunes. They say we didn’t want to help - to save their crops, for example.
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Unpalatable Truth
Pear Lady
I’m not evil. I didn’t start this trouble. How can I prove that to you? If you don’t believe me, then it’s better that you see it for yourself. Take my hand; don’t be afraid! And don’t forget the artifacts.
The artifacts gave us a glimpse of the truth: A human chopped the pear tree’s trunk to gather wood for a festive bonfire and its branches for a Kupala effigy! People no longer honor nature.
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Clouds in Paradise
Kira Woodville
I don’t share the Abbot’s sentiment and believe that the sorcerer forced the Pear Lady out of his world for a reason. As for proof, I noticed something disturbing in the meadow. What do you think?
So you’ve examined the straw hat and noticed that it was split open... as if by a branch? If you look closely, you can see bits of pear leaves stuck into it. Could the Pear Lady have attacked the hat’s owner?
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The Circle of Life
Abbot Paku
I don’t know what happened between the mavka and the Kharakternyk, but I don’t believe a force of nature can be evil. I hope you’ll side with me after studying this pear sprout.
The sprout you’ve studied was being prepared for transplanting. It was carefully pruned so as not to damage the root. According to the mavka, all the pear trees in their village are the descendants of her tree. Everyone sought her support.
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In Joy and Sorrow
Abbot Paku
I don’t sense any malice against humans in the mavka, but I know you need proof. And I’ve just found some. Take a look at this wedding korovai. Do you notice anything interesting?
The korovai you’ve examined is decorated with pear branches, which I guess is a symbol of the tree of life. Would an unfriendly force be "invited" to a wedding?
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From Young to Old
Pear Lady
I’ve always been a friendly force, trusted with the most precious things. You don’t believe me? Children were bathed in a decoction of pear leaves and given pear uzvar to drink for a long life. Look at this cradle.
As you’ve noticed, this cradle is made of a dry pear branch. Would it be used to make cradles if I - or my soul - were evil? No, it’s quite the opposite - the cradle gives protection to many young generations.
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A Friend to Humanity
Pear Lady
I’m not an enemy to humans - actually, I’m the opposite, and I’ll prove it! We spirits of nature have been friends to humans for centuries. There’s an ancient talisman buried under the pear tree. Find it, and I’ll tell you everything.
This talisman is dedicated to me! I provide protection for women in labor and infants, I grant fertility to the barren, and I bless the unmarried... I’ve lived in this pear tree for two hundred years!
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Off with the Seal!
Alford Stone
To break the maiden’s seal of silence, let’s place the spell’s elements as if on the tops of an imaginary, five-pointed star. We aren’t mages, so we’ll need some artifacts to strengthen the reaction between them!
It worked! The cracked seal of silence just became visible and fell into the grass. We’ve performed a real magical ritual! A true sorcerer would have had the strength to move the meadow to the City, I’m sure.
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The Nature of Water
Abbot Paku
Let’s lift the stranger’s seal of silence! My intuition tells me we’re close to our goal. I’ve noticed that almost everything in the meadow fits in its place, except that jug under the pear tree... Can you take a look?
There are remnants of water in the jug that exude magic. I read about this once... It’s untapped water taken from a spring at dawn before anyone else has drawn water. It’s bursting with power!
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Extraordinary Power
Kira Woodville
It’s in our best interest to break the strange woman’s seal of silence as soon as possible so we can question her. Since we’re looking for something the sorcerer used to cast the spell, what do you think of this horseshoe? It looks suspicious.
You can clearly see the finger marks on the bent horseshoe. Such a strong hand, huh? There must be magic involved. If there’s a trace of it anywhere, it’s right here. But why use a horseshoe in a spell? Is it for good luck?
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Someone’s Not Welcome Here
Abbot Paku
So how do we break this mysterious woman’s seal of silence? We need answers, don’t we? I noticed something interesting in the meadow, which could be part of the spell. What do you think of this frankincense circle?
The frankincense circle you’ve examined is used in some cultures to purify the mind. I’m sure it was used by the Cossack. The application of the seal of silence requires deep concentration.
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Phantasmagorical Smoke
Alford Stone
We can only break the seal of silence if we understand how it was cast. Among the dubious items I noticed in the meadow was a smoking pipe. It looked vaguely familiar. Could you find it?
You’ve found a pipe with a secret, the kind found in ancient Cossack images. The smoke from it causes dizziness and a loss of grip on reality, which the mage can take advantage of!
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A Warrior’s Mark
Alford Stone
To break the seal of silence, let’s first examine the suspicious objects I spotted in the meadow. Every spell contains a clue as to how to break it. Can you bring me that amulet over there?
The amulet you’ve brought is shaped like a diving falcon. Unbelievable... I think I know whose it is. It’s the mark of a secret caste of warrior sorcerers who call themselves the Kharakternyk Cossacks.
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Incognito Magic
Kira Woodville
For the first time in many years, we’re seeing traces of magic with an unknown origin in the Upper City, and the only suspect bears a seal of silence. Oh, boy! I’ll get the Investigation Diary.
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Protection for the Tree
Vera
We’re almost there. The last thing is to protect the tree as a whole. To try and tear down its décor, the hooligans will have to get past an entire line of defense first! Can I borrow some artifacts? I’ll turn on the windblower.
Great! The windblower sprays ether around the tree. It’s my and Janko’s invention. If anyone gets too close, the ether will ignite like a sparkler! The thieves will appreciate the show.
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A Smelly Fruit
Janko
What’s a solstice tree without fruit? Let’s hang some on the willow tree and make sure no one steals them. I put them over there; can you get them? Oh, be careful with that one! Take it by the stem!
Oh, you have to be careful with this fruit - this Dutch metal gives off a repellent odor when touched. I developed the gold plating myself. It’ll be a bit of a surprise for the thieves! Would you like to try it out?
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Electric Beauty
Vera
It’s an old tradition to decorate the willow with beads. That’s an easy target for holiday thieves. But we’ll teach them a lesson! My idea is to put the beads under a little voltage. What do you think?
Thank you for helping me adjust the voltage in the electrified beads. Now whoever tries to steal them from the holiday willow will get a nasty sting. Will anyone be brave enough to try?
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A Menacing Bird
Janko
The next thing we’ll do is hang a sacred gingerbread bird on the willow tree. I bet it’s the first thing the thieves will try to steal, but I’ve made it harder for them. The gingerbread was around here somewhere...
Thanks for finding the gingerbread! I’d forgotten where I put it. I reinforced the gingerbread bird’s beak with armor. It looks menacing, don’t you think? The thieves will think twice before taking it.
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Flower Armor
Vera
Now we need to adorn the Kupala tree with traditional decorations, but we’ll do it in a way that makes it harder to steal. The first thing we’ll do is hang a flower wreath, but not the typical one. It should withstand any thief’s attempt, don’t you think?
Thank you for helping to make the wreath even sturdier. There’s strong wire in its base, and the lock will securely fasten it to the willow trunk. I’d love to see someone try to rip it off!
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The Solstice Tree
Janko
To make a festive tree, a symbol of the tree of life, let’s start with the base. According to ancient accounts, only a willow should be used for this purpose. Can you find one?
You’ve found the perfect tree! It’s small enough to be transplanted into a pot. We don’t want to cut it down, do we? And to prevent thieves from taking it away, we’ll use a granite pot.
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Frozen in Kupala Day
Abbot Paku
Let’s preserve the flower using Kupala Day itself - after all, this is when it blooms. We’ll "catch" a bit of the day under a glass dome and place the flower there. I’ll need your artifacts for this!
The Kupala Day that we put under a glass dome has gradually turned into evening. And the flower began to shine even brighter! How magical... we did it! I wonder what’s so special about this holiday.
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A Foggy Infusion
Abbot Paku
Let’s use the fog to preserve the flower for research. Buildings swallowed by it appear untouched afterwards, so it should work the same way on a plant. Can you find me a flask of fog?
Excellent work! The fog in the flask is perfect. Look how it swirls inside as if it were alive. But the flower surrounded by it has withered... unbelievable. Apparently, this environment isn’t right for it...
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Freezing Shock
Abbot Paku
I’ll preserve the properties of the fern flower, whatever it takes! This phenomenon must be studied. I borrowed an ice electrode from Vera to try freezing the flower. What do you think?
I think you’re right - the frozen flower doesn’t look alive at all. That’s not the way to study it. Can you feel the challenge? I’m sure we’ll find a way to preserve a fern that blooms just one day a year!