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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Commemorative Snow
Joy
Here’s the ball sent to me by Ronan, my boy... I mean, my best student. See, there’s real, fluffy snow falling inside! It’s so beautiful. Can you keep it like this forever?
I don’t know how to thank you! You saved the snowy city for me. Now I can be in the Christmas mood whenever I want! And you can have as many of my cinnamon rolls as you want, forever!
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Long Live Christmas
Icy
The gingerbread castle from the confectionery turned out to be an enchanted kingdom that fell victim to wounded ambition. But isn’t Christmas a magical time when any miracle is possible?
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As Fresh as New
Icy
The spell has been lifted from the castle, and Ronan has returned home. He whispered to me as he left: St. Nicholas has always been a gingerbread. This was a Christmas gift to his subjects. It’s become stale, so let’s refresh it with some artifacts!
Hooray, it worked! Gingerbread St. Nicholas is as fresh as new! What a fine piece of work! Joy, do you mind if we display it in the confectionery’s storefront as a memento?
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A Careful Doublecheck
Detective
The syrup is ready, but can we trust Licoricius? What if he’s done his last dirty trick, and everything will only get worse? Let’s check. I took a gingerbread Christmas tree from the castle and poured some syrup on it... See if the tree came to life!
Incredible, buddy! The gingerbread Christmas tree has turned back into a real one. That’s what I call a Christmas miracle! I think I’ll take it with me... And yes, now we can disenchant the entire castle.
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A Gift from Santa
Icy
We need some reindeer buttermilk for the magic syrup, but where do we get it? Maybe Miss Izzy can give us a hint? She can contact Santa, and he has reindeer! Can you get the buttermilk?
You did it! Santa handed over the ingredient we needed. This wonderful buttermilk is thick and rich - it’s truly magical! Our syrup will definitely work, I tell you!
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A Sweet Winter
Detective
We need some golden sugar to add to the syrup to disenchant the castle and Ronan. As a child, I helped my grandma make Christmas treats and was very creative! Help me out, buddy!
Nice one, buddy! Your edible, golden powder turned out great. I’ve mixed it with sugar and even put it into molds to give it a classic look... Its shine is mesmerizing!
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Burning Frost
Icy
The magic syrup requires ginger grown in the snow. I know who can help us with that! Lady Rosemary is a virtuoso gardener; she’s probably capable of growing ginger in winter. Can you get some?
Lady Rosemary agreed to help you, too, and she gave you some snow ginger! You seem to be very well liked in the City... at least by good people, anyway. It’s so Christmas-y; I feel very moved!
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Great Teamwork
Joy
We must save Ronan and his kingdom! But how do we get cinnamon that tastes like a winter’s night? Maybe Salem can help? She’s the Queen of the Night, after all! Maybe she loves Christmas, too... Can you get some cinnamon?
I can’t believe my eyes! Salem gave you the magic cinnamon! Do you think there were other cases in history where Christmas and Halloween worked together? My gratitude to you and the Queen of the Night!
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The Moment of Truth
Joy
Everything’s ready for the pastry battle, but we should make sure to talk to Licoricius while we prepare the cookies. Oh, so much responsibility! I’d better bake them using artifacts. Can you share some of yours?
These cookies are masterpieces! They are food for the mind and body - they taste just like a nice family evening spent doing puzzles. Even Licoricius admitted his defeat. Good has prevailed!
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Refreshing Sweetness
Joy
I know how we can win the pastry battle against Licoricius! My idea is to bake holiday cookies that taste like Christmas itself. We’ll need my magic menthol crystals for this. Now, where is it?
You found my menthol crystals, thanks! They look lovely, don’t they? Our cookies will have a warm and cold taste at the same time, which will cause a storm of pleasant holiday associations!
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A Bit of Helpful Magic
Joy
Defeating Licoricius is a matter of honor! We can’t risk losing. I was thinking of enchanting a rolling pin so that we can make cookies more easily. Could you find the right tool in my kitchen?
You’ve found the perfect rolling pin! I designed it myself to roll out the dough at different angles at the same time. Now I’ll put a spell on it... Done!
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Upgraded Tools
Icy
We have to win the pastry battle against Licoricius so that he lifts the spell from Ronan’s castle. Let’s improve our tools so that they work on their own while we have our hands free. I’ve already enchanted the mixer; please check it.
It worked! Now this mixer kneads the dough by itself, so while it’s working, we can appeal to Licoricius’s humanity. No one else will suffer at his hands!
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A Sucker Punch
Joy
In this pastry battle against Licoricius, any means are justified. Let’s cheat a little and peel the orange in advance. There’s too much at stake, and this will help us buy more time!
You peeled the orange so delicately that it looks like it’s still intact! Would you like to be my apprentice? Now we’ll have time to talk with Licoricius during the pastry battle.
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Sweets for Joy
Icy
Licoricius wants recognition so bad that he’ll disenchant the castle and Ronan if he loses the pastry battle. Now that’s self-confidence! But we can’t fail, either, so we should be well-prepared. Find a recipe ribbon!
Thanks for the ribbon! It shows the best flavor combinations, and we should choose wisely! Hopefully, we can soften Licoricius’s heart while we’re competing with him.
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A Therapeutic Conversation
Joy
Ronan knew the sorcerer’s secret - he wanted us to talk to Licoricius for a reason. Think, Joy, think! Where did Ronan hide the recipe he used to contact the villain? I know! Follow me, and bring your artifacts along!
We wouldn’t have deciphered Ronan’s message so quickly without you. He made sure it was reliably protected! I guess he really didn’t want the sorcerer to get it. So, how do we contact this scoundrel?
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Ronan the Smart
Joy
What will help us defeat the sorcerer? The problem with his desserts isn’t the licorice. No one buys angst-flavored candy for Christmas. Let’s look for clues; Ronan must have left us something!
You found a clue in the Christmas-tree toy! Ronan left a message in a prominent spot: I wouldn’t hang a cucumber on the tree, it’s too... unsweetened. But the sorcerer would never have found it!
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On the Dark Side
Joy
We need to know everything about Licoricius. How does his magic work? I found a pot with some kind of brew, and believe me, it has such a strong licorice smell that it will make your eyes water. Can you help me examine it?
Oh, no! You’re right! It’s a potion, and that’s how Licoricius casts his spells: dark magic! He took offense at his fellow citizens for not liking licorice and went over to the dark side of Christmas, turning to Krampus for help.
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Through the Thorns to the Stars
Icy
Let’s assemble a dossier on Licoricius, and then figure out how to defeat him. Why did he enchant the castle in the first place? This morning, I saw a strange award ribbon. Now I’m sure it belongs to the sorcerer. Can you look for it?
Wonderful, this is the ribbon I saw. I feel so much anger in it. Of course, it’s twenty-seventh place! In the preface to his book, the sorcerer wrote that his kingdom had only 27 confectioners in total.
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Medical History
Joy
We need to understand who this Licoricius is. It’s clear that he’s the nasty type, but does he have any weaknesses? Let’s search the confectionery again! There must be something we’ve missed.
What a find! This chef’s hat is shaped like a crown, and it’s a little small. It also has a licorice sign on it. Ronan said that Licoricius went crazy back when he was still an apprentice. He probably wears the hat as a souvenir.
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Magic for Gourmets
Joy
We still need to find out who this sorcerer is. I only know that his name is Licoricius. Ronan was clearly fighting with him here. Maybe the sorcerer dropped some of his tools? Can you look around?
You’re a marvel! This is the sorcerer’s cookbook! "Licorice, the Queen of Candy." Interesting... There’s a whole manifesto here! And the second half of the book contains real licorice spells.
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The Enchanted Prince
Joy
I don’t understand... Is Ronan really trapped inside this gingerbread prison? Yes, I see someone in the far corner. Please help him escape! Easy does it - better use some artifacts!
I’m so confused... It’s a gingerbread man! Why did the bone glow near him? Look, he has the exact same sweater as Ronan, only made of frosting. And even a small chef’s hat!
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Prisoner of the Castle
Detective
Ronan is an important link in the case, so we have to find him. Let’s test Icy’s theory - maybe he’s trapped in the tiny gingerbread tower. Phew, it’s as hard as stone! Find something sharp, buddy!
Great, this dough cutter is razor sharp! I think I can cut the gingerbread bar with it. It’s harder than it seems, but Icy hardened the knife using Christmas frost, so things should go swimmingly.
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Closer and Closer
Joy
I’m so scared for Ronan. Where is he? Oh, I have an idea! He has a talisman - a chicken bone, to remind him of home. It glows when it’s near Ronan, so it’s easy to find if he loses it. Pass it to me, please!
Yes, that’s the bone! It will help us find Ronan. Let’s walk around the confectionery with it just in case, and then around the City! Hmm... it looks like it’s broken. It’s glowing near the gingerbread tower’s barred window.
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Licorice Voodoo
Joy
Where is Ronan? I’m so worried about him! Something must have happened - he wouldn’t have left without warning. We need to search the castle in the direction the arrow points. Look for anything strange!
You’re a genius; I didn’t even notice this licorice man. What’s this? How creepy - his hands are tied, and I sense a trace of dark magic. It looks like the remnants of some kind of ritual.
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A Resourceful Student
Detective
Where did Ronan go? He didn’t build the castle, but he’s clearly connected to it somehow. There are so many details here. Maybe we didn’t notice something that may lead us to the missing kid? Look! What’s that over there?
Did you see that, buddy? The pastry bag drew an arrow in cream right before our eyes! You’re right; we’ve found a silent witness. It looks like it’s trying to point us to something.
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A Find for Edward
Detective
Where’s Ronan? Did he run away, or did something happen to him? I wish we had at least a faint trace! Maybe Valerie’s ferret can pick up his scent? Buddy, look for one of the kid’s things in the confectionery!
Great, this mitt will do! Joy says Ronan spent hundreds of hours shaping truffles with it. There’s some kind of stinking candy stuck here, though... Hmm. Oh, Valerie brought Eddie!
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The Inedible Truth
Joy
I’ll prepare a potion that will reveal the exact recipe for the castle. A few drops will make the gingerbread break apart into its components. Maybe I’ll recognize the handwriting of my competitor. Please lend me some artifacts, so I can make the potion.
Thanks to your artifacts, the potion turned out great! So, let’s drop some on a piece of the gingerbread wall... Hmm... it’s sand, clay, wood, and stones. Is it... real?! It can’t be!
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An Alarming Find
Detective
I suspect that a third party was involved in damaging the castle. Moreover, it looks like the original castle has been stolen! Let’s inspect the confectionery again. My gut tells me we missed something!
What’s that on Joy’s collectible cutting board, buddy? A trace of dark pastry magic? Hmm... Ronan and Icy would use Christmas magic, right? They wouldn’t dare take Joy’s cutting board, too.
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An Unusual Ingredient
Icy
Why would I spoil the castle? It was Ronan who spent the night here! Let’s take a closer look at the castle; maybe we’ll find new evidence. Look - what is this strange grass, here on the main gingerbread square?
Now that you’ve examined the plant, what do you think? It’s fresh licorice? I didn’t know licorice was an herb! But it’s a bad idea to put it in the gingerbread - the castle’s for everyone, and not everyone likes the taste! It’s raw, too.
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Unfamiliar Berries
Joy
I don’t believe Ronan is capable of such negligence, and we must prove it. That should be a piece of cake! Give me a minute to check something... And please help me compare the gummies samples!
You’ve proven that the gummies from the castle doesn’t match any of the samples - and there are so many different kinds! Ronan would never use unknown ingredients. Icy, on the other hand, loves experimenting.
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Not-so-Perfect Anymore
Icy
I didn’t spoil the castle! But someone did. We need to learn who. Maybe whoever assembled it? Let’s check to find out if the castle is damaged only on the top or inside, too. Can you help?
Great, you’ve proven that the castle is entirely stale - so much so that even the hammer broke when I was trying to chip a piece off the wall. This gingerbread must be a hundred years old! So the person who screwed up is the one who made it - and that’s Ronan.
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A Master’s Sign
Joy
Take a look at the castle and draw your own conclusions! Ronan would never mess up his own work - he’s an example of dedication and attention to detail! He even has his own stamp - look!
You’ve examined the confectionery stamp and seen for yourself - it has the same imprint as the castle’s gingerbread bricks. This is Ronan’s mark. Who would ruin his own work?
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Christmas Ruined
Detective
Icy is accused of spoiling the confectionery’s grand Christmas gingerbread castle. Is that true? Or is someone trying to set her up? I’ll write down all the facts 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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Flavored Evidence
Detective
I wish I had come to this wonderful confectionery for a different reason. Let’s take a look around here, quickly close this case, and go celebrate Christmas together! On my command... Come in!
It’s so warm and cozy here. I’m not really in the mood for crime solving... And this gingerbread castle looks gorgeous! I can’t believe it’s been spoiled. Let’s take a closer look!
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Gone with the Cinnamon
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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On the Verge of a Nightmare
Martha
This place emanates horrors and mysteries. Hmm... The silence doesn’t bode well. Come closer, if you’re not afraid! My inner eye sees the danger lurking within.
According to rumors, Jack keeps the most notorious violators of the Halloween Law here. If there’s a monster attacking the townspeople on the holiday’s eve, it must have escaped from here.
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An Honest Exchange
Detective
Following the bug and the crows’ clues, we’ve come to the City Hall yard and a smart bird feeder. I think I understand now... Can you lend me some artifacts so I can carefully open the feeder?
It’s just as I thought. Buddy, there was no burglar - someone trained the crows to load the feeder with jewelry in exchange for treats. Maybe we can ask about this at City Hall?
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The Lost Gift
Detective
According to the bug, the burglar’s crows flew through the grove. Look, the branches of this bush are broken - it seems that one of the birds got caught in it. There’s a ring shining on one of the branches. Can you get it?
This lost ring is a bird-ringing tag. The signs it bears are symbols of the City’s justice and Cardsharp’s personal mark. These seem like evidence, but the tag could be fake!
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Insidious Birds
Detective
The burglar’s crows definitely knew what they were doing. But what did they use to break that strong window glass? I think I see something under the couch... looks like a broken tile fragment. Can you grab it without hurting yourself?
It would be easy for the crows to break the glass with this tile fragment! I recognize the tile, too - it was used to decorate the walls of City Hall and is pretty rare. Why did the thief give the birds a tool like this?
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A Failed Ambush
Detective
Now we wait for the thief’s crows to take the bait and... What’s that noise?! It sounds like it’s raining bells in the mansion’s yard! Let’s hurry and find out what’s ringing!
You’re saying someone threw a bell garland into the yard? It looks like the crows have tricked us! While we were looking for the garland, they broke the window and stole the bait. Let’s inspect the crime scene.
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Deceptive Jewelry
Detective
A townsperson has volunteered his home, where we can place something sparkly to lure the burglar’s crows. Do me a favor and help me find a treasure that’s fake but shiny!
This fake treasure will be a real jackpot for these crows! We’ll place it directly in the sun in our volunteer’s window, which is in a mansion in a good neighborhood. The crows will surely notice these sparkly trinkets and lead us to the burglar!
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A Precious Spy
Detective
To track down the burglar through his crows, I’ve made an accessory with a bug in it. It’s very shiny, so the birds will definitely grab it. It’s inconspicuous, too! Can you find the bugged pendant? It should be on the table.
That’s the bugged pendant. Thanks, buddy! I covered it with cheap but very shiny gilding. I’m sure the thief’s crow will grab the trinket, and we’ll track down its owner.
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Underwater Light
Mayor
The water-purification system is ready, but we still need to decide how to deal with sources of dark energy. I want to plant some sun-sea anemones underwater. Could you find some artifacts to make the sprouts grow faster?
Thanks to your artifacts, the sun-sea anemones have grown up strongly. Do you see them flickering? Now, if a dark artifact appears anywhere, the floats will carry it to the sea anemones, which will absorb the darkness.
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The Drifting Guardian
Mayor
When building a water-purification system, we should be ready for anything. If a strong, dark artifact appears in the water, it has to be found in no time. Can you look for a search float?
That’s a wonderful search float you’ve found! A talisman installed on such a float will quickly detect dark artifacts. The float will go after them, and we’ll immediately locate the source of the harmful energy.
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Imprinted Rays
Martha
The Mayor is right; the City does need a water-purification system. The Shadow cultists pose a threat to us, but we can ward against them, too - with the help of a few sun signs. Can you find some?
Thank you for finding the sun signs. Their pure light will confuse and horrify the Shadow cultists. We’ll place the signs along the reservoirs’ edges, and the cultists will think twice about going near them.
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Sparks in the Depths
Isabelle
I heard that the Mayor is building a system to purify water against dark energy. If so, he’ll need some shadow-eating fish. Find a few to release into the water. They’ll definitely help!
The shadow-eating fish you found feed on small amounts of dark energy, and they also begin to glow when they sense it. This will warn us of a threat if it ever arises.
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Silent Hunters
Mayor
Rumor has it that the Shadow cultists have their eye on drinking-water reservoirs. We need to protect the water from their dangerous schemes. Please find some artifact catchers; we can’t do without them.
You’ve found some great artifact catchers! These nets are capable of catching objects charged with dark energy and sealing them away. Now the Shadow cultists will no longer be able to poison our water.
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A Purifying Rotation
Mayor
Before installing the purification system, we should make sure that water from all our city reservoirs will pass through it. For that, we’ll need a crystal rotor. Please find one.
Thanks for finding the crystal rotor. It’s made from a rare variety of rock crystal that attracts water. The rotors’ rotation will direct all water straight to the filtration system.
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The Container of Withering
Mistress
Everything’s ready to make the watering can for the dark garden; all that remains is to cast the creation spell. Don’t just stand there! Bring me some artifacts so that the charms don’t dissipate before we can even get some water on my flowers!
Artifacts, finally! Now, with the help of this magic, I’ll melt the mirrorium, make a watering can from it, and decorate it with the blossoming stone. Then Juliette won’t shirk her watering duty!
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A Gemstone Sprout
Mistress
To my displeasure, I’ll need one light artifact to make the watering can for the dark garden after all. Find me a blossoming stone before I get even angrier!
Juliette is lucky you found the blossoming stone. Without its life-giving energy, she could still have fallen ill from touching the watering can. This maid is such a liability...
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Knots and Threads
Martha
So, the Mistress is making a watering can that will allow Juliette to water her dark garden? Oh... I’m worried about Jul, so please find me a sorcery cord. It’ll come in handy!
Thanks for finding the sorcery cord! When the watering can is ready, tie the cord around it. Should the dark energy break out someday, the sorcery cord will hold it back, and Juliette will have time to escape.
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A Transparent Sun
Mistress
Help me quickly make a watering can for the dark garden so that Juliette can finally take care of my flowers! Watering with dark water requires a crystal spray nozzle. Find it.
You found a crystal spray nozzle? Bring it here. Energy-charged water moves on its own, but the crystal spray nozzle can handle it, and Juliette will finally be able to water my flowers!
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A Reliable Form
Mistress
We have the metal to create a watering can for the dark garden, but we’ll need a good mold to cast it in. Hurry up and find me a decent mold for an elegant watering can!
You’ve found a decent watering-can mold. It’s important to make the watering can strong but small. Otherwise, Juliette’s spindly arms won’t be able to hold it, and I need my garden watered!
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Reflecting Light and Shadow
Mistress
The materials needed to make a watering can for the dark garden are precious. First I need mirrorium, a star metal that locks energy away. Find me a piece of mirrorium!
The piece of mirrorium you found will do! Mirrorium vessels reflect energy and can be used to trap it. The dark water in the mirrorium watering can will be safe for my maid!
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A Tender but Strict Sun
Martha
To protect our townspeople from dark energy, we need to notice its emanations in time. To do this, I created a special artifact, a celestial mill. Can you bring me some artifacts to enchant it?
Thanks to your artifacts, the celestial mill has started! Its mirror blades begin to rotate the moment they sense dark energy. With this mill, we’ll be alerted to any future trouble.
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The Autumn Truce
Valerie
After learning that the source of dark energy was actually an enchanted jug, Martha and the Mistress put their differences aside in order to help people. But how many other artifacts like that jug are hidden in the City?
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Fruits of Life
Martha
Wondering how to heal these people, I remembered a special tree - the pear of dawn. Its fruit might help. I brought a dormant sapling. Can you lend me some artifacts to bring it to life?
With the help of your artifacts, I saturated the pear of dawn with the light of the morning sun and the life-giving power of fertile soil. Look, the pear bears fruit. Let’s treat our townspeople to them!
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Fluffy Doctors
Detective
It seems that the townspeople affected by the jug’s magic are finally coming around. They’re still feeling anxious, though. Maybe we should give them some bunnies to play with? Why don’t you bring me a few, buddy?
That worked perfectly! The townspeople who played with the bunnies we brought seem much more cheerful! Communication with animals heals the soul. Soon people will forget they suffered from magic!
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A Secret Cache
Mistress
You’ve expelled the necrotic energy from the victims’ bodies. Surely you’re not going to just leave the energy here, though? You know what? Find me a shadow net, and I’ll take care of it.
Quick, give me the shadow net! It’s woven from the spiderweb of twilight widows. I’ll use this net to fish out the rest of the necrotic energy. What happens to it next is none of your business.
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A Forest Glow
Martha
We won’t be able to cure the victims of necrotic energy if we don’t remove its remnants. I made some candles from thicket spirits. They should have cooled down by now. Can you bring them to me?
Thank you for bringing me the thicket-spirit candles. The spirits of the old forests, the guardians of life, helped me make them. The fire of their candles will cleanse the victims of necrotic energy.
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Threads of Joy
Martha
I’m glad we can finally help our townspeople. They will be very cold for a while - this is a side effect of necrotic energy. Please find the warmest blankets.
The blankets you found are amazingly warm and soft. They look like they’re made from llama wool, right? Such blankets are not only warm, but they can also calm people down with their softness and restore their good spirits.
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Soaked in the Sun
Valerie
Now that the jug is no longer dangerous, we can help our people! For starters, we should probably bring them to their senses. Please help me find some hot lemon juice!
Cool, you’ve already found the hot lemon juice! I made it so people can perk up on cloudy days. It’s so sour - I bet it’ll l wake up anyone who’s been affected!
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A Spiralling Hope
Valerie
While Martha and the Mistress dispel the jug’s energy, we can use another gift from Lady Autumn - the royal vine. Can you lend me some artifacts so I can safely move it to the jug?
Thanks to your artifacts, the royal vine has awakened, left the magic pouch, and tightly wrapped around the jug. Its necrotic energy has been dispelled, and now we can help our townspeople!
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Locked Darkness
Mistress
This jug exudes such strong necrotic energy that it can’t be dispelled completely. Have you tried putting it in a mirror chest? Find it, quick!
I’m amazed by how quickly you found the mirror chest. Its unique, reflective stained glass will dispel the jug’s necrotic energy, allowing us to study it.
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Song of the Winds
Martha
We won’t be able to heal our townspeople until we dispel the jug’s necrotic energy. Since we’re dealing with the magic of withering, I want to turn to the forces of nature. Can you find the ocarina of the winds?
What luck - you found the ocarina of the winds! These are made by mountain monks from black, singing clay. I will use this ocarina to call upon the ancient winds that weaken evil.
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A Faithful Element
Valerie
After learning that we’re struggling with the jug’s necrotic energy, Lady Autumn presented me with a tame thunderstorm! You carry it, please; my Eddie is terribly afraid of thunder!
Thank you for handling the tame thunderstorm! Eddie, don’t be afraid; it’s not scary. Lady Autumn said that this tame thunderstorm is a source of cleansing water that dispels necrotic energy.
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A Piercing Gaze
Mistress
Be grateful that I agreed to help you dispel the jug’s energy. The sign of the eye is an ancient amulet against dark magic. Look for some animal pebble eyes!
You found the animal pebble eyes after all. Images of ancient creatures’ eyes destroy dark energy, even that controlled by skilled mages. Keep those pebbles away from me.
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Protective Threads
Martha
It won’t be easy dispelling the jug’s necrotic energy. First, I suggest tying it with special restraining threads. I need a multicolored weave. Can you find one?
Thank you for finding the multicolored weave. Forest sorceresses create it from the wool of powerful animals and bright gems and use it for protection. This weave will help us dispel the jug’s necrotic energy.
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Symbol of Grief
Mistress
So, the jug is to blame? Well, I’ll join my powers with Martha’s - for the first and last time! - and we’ll cast a revealing spell on it. Don’t just stand here; bring us some artifacts to enhance the effect!
I’m weaving the spirits’ stories, the memory of the City, and my and Martha’s powers into the spell... It’s done! Look at the jug - an image of a dying plant appeared there. What does it all mean?
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The Imprint of the Past
Martha
When talking about necrotic energy and the house, Valerie mentioned the registry. The drawing’s residual magic indicates its age. Let’s take a look in the registry for something from that time.
You’re saying that in the registry you found an engraving depicting the Frozen Summer? I’ve read that this was the name given to the drought that almost ruined the City. But how are the drought, the jug, and the roots related?
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Ancient Records
Mistress
So, Martha didn’t find the necrotic energy source? I’m not surprised. While she was fooling around, I found a drawing of the spirits in the Vegetable Shop. Make yourself useful and check it out!
Did you look closely at the drawing? It’s obviously very ancient. It depicts spirits that for some reason obscure the crops from the sun’s rays. And that’s just one of the secrets it holds!
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The Protector of Others
Martha
We’re looking for the source of the dangerous energy in the jug, but what if it’s water? I’ll find out if the water in the spring is poisoned by dark magic if you find the mask of the All-Seeing Deer.
You found the mask of the All-Seeing Deer! This noble spirit helps forest sorceresses. The light pouring from the mask’s eyeholes would reveal the poison in the water, but it is pure. The spring is clean.
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A True Reflection
Martha
The sooner we figure out the nature of the jug, the sooner we’ll know how it exudes necrotic energy. Maybe it was possessed by an evil spirit? Find my mirror, and I’ll try to check.
Thank you for finding my spirit mirror. I see no evil creature reflected in it, which means that no one haunted the jug. But why does it exude such dangerous energy?
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Keeping the Darkness Away
Mistress
Let’s quickly figure out what’s wrong with the jug. I don’t want to be here all day! Before we study the jug, it must be isolated. Find me a wicker orb!
Yes, this wicker orb will do. The branches of the weeping willow restrain dark energy, so if this stupid jug is emitting it, it will be safe to study in the orb.
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The Source of Mysteries
Valerie
I told you about the garden when you asked me about the possible energy source, but I didn’t show you the jug I use to water my crops! I thought of making a fountain out of it. Lend me some artifacts; I’ll snag it and pull it out!
Thank you for your help; I’ve retrieved the jug. I used to like it, but now... In the artifacts’ light, I see that the roots of the plants around it have dried up. Is all life in danger because of this jug?
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Double Sun
Valerie
So, the necrotic energy might be coming from the house? That’s horrible! When I was setting up my Vegetable Shop, I found a broken talisman. Martha says it radiates light energy. Here, touch it!
Do you feel that? Touching this broken talisman is like touching a ray of sunshine! I trust the Detective’s instincts, but I don’t know where in my shop that necrotic energy could be coming from...
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A Legal Representative
Valerie
While studying the spread of necrotic energy, the Detective asked me if I had obtained a building permit. Of course I did; the Mayor even granted me a shop sign. You’ll find it near the entrance!
This shop sign is so new, the sun gleams in its polish! Along with the sign, the Mayor gave me some papers and information about the house. See if you can find anything useful.
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Cleansing Smoke
Detective
Valerie doesn’t look like someone who’d use necrotic energy. But I noticed something suspicious - some strange smoke over her garden. Can you find its source, buddy?
Valerie called this scarecrow you found Smoky the Pest Fighter? What a name - just her style! As I suspected, the scarecrow is holding a smoker with a pest repellent.
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Solar Metal
Valerie
Honestly, I don’t know what’s wrong with my Vegetable Shop. I only dreamed of growing delicious vegetables and fruits for our townspeople. Lady Autumn even gave me a carved hoe as a gift. Can you find it?
Yes, this is my carved hoe! It gives me strength, thanks to Lady Autumn’s charms, so even after a long day of work I don’t feel tired. It can’t be radiating necrotic energy!
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A Source of Life
Valerie
The Detective says that necrotic-tainted roots are sprouting from my Vegetable Shop. But I didn’t plant anything like that! Here, look at this collection of seeds. These are the only ones in my garden!
As you can see, all of my seeds are just ordinary fruits and vegetables. Well, not ordinary, of course, but high-quality and cool - I selected the best varieties. There couldn’t be anything harmful about them!
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Mysterious Roots
Martha
When checking Juliette’s condition, I noticed that the roots of the plants next to her seemed to be poisoned by necrotic energy. Please bring me some artifacts; I want to get a good look at those roots!
Thanks to your artifacts, I saw that all the roots around us, even deep underground, are poisoned by necrotic energy! And most of them are near the fountain and the Vegetable Shop...
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The Kiss of Sleep
Mistress
Martha insists she’s the victim here? What will she say now - my maid was poisoned by the apple she gave, and so our medium immediately took it away. Search Martha and find the apple!
The apple you found radiates necrotic magic! Martha gave it to me, and then I in turn gave it to my useless maid. The girl fainted right after the first bite!
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Sinister Lines
Martha
If there isn’t enough evidence that the Mistress attacked me, I’ll provide more. Sometimes the spirits send me signs. Here, study the energy stains on my handkerchief!
The energy stains you see were clearly left by spirits. Sometimes after seances, they linger and protect me. The image on my handkerchief is a warning of danger!
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Absorbers of Darkness
Mayor
Detective, glad you’re here! I came to stop the sorceresses and immediately noticed that the enchanted lanterns - the evil catchers - darkened around the Vegetable Shop. Collect them; they may be valuable evidence!
Thank you for your help collecting the evil catchers. The fact that they’ve darkened is a bad sign, as this only happens when they sense evil energy. Did one of the sorceresses really resort to dark magic?
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A Loyal Servant
Mistress
So, Martha told you that I attacked her first? That’s not what happened. I have rock-solid proof to the contrary. Take a look at my magic whip. You should notice something.
See how my magic whip is moving? This artifact was created for my protection. It’s filled with power the moment it feels hostile magic. Are you convinced now? It was Martha who wanted to hurt me!
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Protective Scales
Martha
A quarrel? Not even close! The Mistress literally attacked me, tearing the snake amulet from my neck and throwing it into the grass! Find it, and I’ll prove to you I’m telling the truth.
Thank you for finding the snake amulet. As soon as the Mistress and I met at the Vegetable Shop, she ripped it off my neck and shouted something about a curse! What is this, if not an attack?
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A Magic Collision
Detective
Martha and the Mistress clashed at the Vegetable Shop and are about to start a magical duel. What happened? I’ll write everything we know in the Diary and start investigating!
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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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In the Oak’s Shade
Detective
I have a heavy feeling in my chest, but I don’t understand where it’s coming from. After all, nothing bad has happened yet. It’s just a crowd of slightly nosy people. Oh, can you hear those screams? I think the sorceresses are about to fight. Let’s hurry!
It’s cozy at the Vegetable Shop - there are signs of the harvest all around, ribbons are fluttering in the wind, and the rabbits are chewing carrots. Martha and the Mistress just had to pick today to quarrel! Let’s find out what happened.
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Fertile Soil
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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At First Glance
Martha
Valerie is young and naive, but I know how evil can use beauty to disguise itself. I’ll cast a revealing spell, and you keep watch from afar to see if the look of this salon changes.
So your keen eye didn’t see any changes in the salon? There must not be any cloaking spells on the building, then. But I still sense echoes of unfamiliar magic. We’ll have to check it out carefully. Let’s get closer.
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A Frightened Horror
Jack
Our anti-nightmare gun works great. We caught lots of nightmares, big and small, overnight. Shall we try to neutralize them with your artifacts, and then release them?
Look! Your artifacts have turned a terrible nightmare into a light and pleasant dream. It flew to someone who hadn’t slept because of fear. Well done!
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Guns at the Ready!
Jack
We have everything ready to assemble the anti-nightmare gun, but I have to admit, the equipment is behaving strangely around me. Could you help me assemble the mechanism?
Thank you for assembling the anti-nightmare gun! The fire is lit, the coffee emits an invigorating aroma, the mouthguard is eager to grab some nightmares, and the brass knuckles are ready to start this whole mechanism.
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Engaging Your Love
Jack
Nightmares are extremely allergic to love - which is why we should add it to our anti-nightmare gun. My wedding brass knuckles will be perfect for this. We’ll make a trigger out of it.
These brass knuckles were one of my options for proposing to Salem. I’ve already found a better alternative, so I’m ready to give away my love-soaked brass knuckles for our gun.
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Energizing Beans
Jack
You’ve come up with a great secret ingredient for the gun - invigorating coffee beans. Coffee is the perfect remedy for sleep, so it’s unlikely that nightmares will like it. Can you find my experimental arabica here?
Thanks; you found an arabica tree in a flask. It grows here on its own. Also, the beans are ground right in the flask to pour over nightmares, with a portion of invigorating espresso!
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Warm Fire
Jack
Now let’s come up with a destructive power for our gun. Martha told me that an ancient fire had been discovered in the Upper City. It’s the hearth fire, and it’s been burning since the beginning of time. Let’s ask for it to be sent here!
Thanks to you, we sent a messenger to the Upper City and got a spark of primordial fire in no time! This will be the gun’s fuse. The cozy hearth’s warmth will scare away nightmares!
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Gripping Jaws
Jack
What do we need first in order to create this gun? Care! We’ll install a special gripper on it. Find a mouthguard; Salem once made it for a monster! I’ll explain what it’s for.
Great, this is exactly what I need! Salem made this mouthguard from reliable metal to correct the bite of one of the monsters. Isn’t that a sign of true caring? The mouthguard will grab nightmares!
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The Art of Dreams
Somnia
My friend Ole couldn’t personally say thank you, as he hurried back to work. But he handed over a commemorative brooch for you. It got lost in the dream corridors, though. Use your artifacts to get it!
You managed to get the brooch from the dream corridors! Wear it with pride. It’s also magical and radiates calming moonlight. Oh, I have to go now! There’s so much to do!
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A Masterpiece Completed
Martha
So, we’ve prepared everything we need to create Ole Lukøje’s new, magical umbrella. Now let’s assemble it by combining the parts with the help of my and Somnia’s magic. But we’ll also need your help!
Great teamwork! Ole got an amazing new umbrella that creates all sorts of dreams with the help of Halloween magic, as well as brings darkness to those who aren’t supposed to dream.