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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Dizzying Fame
Rayden Storke
What if Black's idea works and Sophia's songs will make her tell us about Avocado's secret? Have you listened to her legendary jazz copilation? No? Then we have to find this record!
Black has played Sophia's jazz compilation, and she admitted that she left the local jazz band, not wanting to share her fame with anyone. There's nothing about the crystals yet.
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Confession of Solitude
Mr. Black
Sophia doesnt suspect that she's putting herself in even greater danger by keeping silent about Avocado's secret. The singer's fans should have her rare records. Let's get a copy.
We have Sophia's rare records, excellent. When these songs were playing, Haze admitted that, despite her popularity, she's very lonely. Not what we need, again.
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First Performances
Rayden Storke
Black certainly won't stop until he finds out what secret Sophia has learned from Avocado. I'm looking for a record of Sophia's Christmas carols. Come on, together we'll find it faster!
Together, we instantly found this record of her Christmas carols! It didn't make Sophia admit the right thing, but she let slip that, as a child, she used to sing in the church choir.
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Revelation about the Father
Mr. Black
If Sophia's "wonderful" gift isn't fiction, which I sincerely doubt, it'll help us. It's simple: during the interrogation, we play the songs that Sophia recorded in the City back to her, and the so-called gift will reveal the secret about Avocado and the crystals from the singer's subconscious. Help me fid the Childhood album!
On the album's cover it reads that it's dedicated to the singr's father. Listening to her own songs, Sophia admitted that her father was against her dream of becoming a singer. That wasn't what I wanted to hear.
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Old Mailman
Rayden Storke
Are you lookin for an old mailman who knows about the valuable goods? What about the monument in the Post Office's building? Grandmother told me that there's a bronze figure of a mailman who once did a lot for the City. The monument is surely old, and of a mailman. Look at him, maybe you'll find a clue.
The plate wasn't far from the monument of the mailman... Judging by the holes, it used to be attached to the envelope in his hand. But it doesn't resemble an address.
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Medicine for Machines
Kira Woodville
I finally got to the bottom of the inventor's suitcase and came across a broken container. There's a label saying, "Technomagic Vaccine". Help me find a whole container, I want to look at its contents.
What kind of medicine is this "Technomagic Vaccine"? What do you think? Maybe it's for the treatment of soulless machines? I'll write down my guess in the inventor's personal file.
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Precious Talent
Rayden Storke
We're almost there: we only need to find a key that fits into those five small holes on the cache door. Let's use Sophia's treble clef comb, it has five prongs. Help me find it.
We found the golden treble clef comb. It seems to fit, thank you for your find! What secrets is Sophia hiding behind so many locks?
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Invitation to the ball
Detective
If the Mayor still hears the voice inviting him to the ball, maybe we should forget about the eternal pain and join him? What was it he said? Every night as precisely midnight, a portal opens and the voice of the Mistress calls everyone who was invited to the centennial celebration! What if Mike Stone used one of the invitations and ended up at the ball?! What if the key to the mystery of Mike Stone lies in the past? Damn this city and its secrets! We just have to get to the ball! But where can we get an invitation?
There are so many of them! So... one of them is the Mayor's. But it's in bad shape, so let's leave that one. Then there's... Dr. Frankenstein. I didn't know he was already in the City by then. And then there's the Master... For some reason neither of them attended the Centennial Ball. We should think about why when we get a moment.
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The Mayor's Spirit to the Rescue
Detective
City Hall is a place where you can always find an anser, if you ask the right question. Juliette mentioned the Centennial Ball. It was the largest event in the city, attended by the city's most famous citizens! That being the case, there's no way our Mayor missed the occasion. All we have to do now is find something that belonged to the Mayor and use it to summon him!
Great!
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Magic Against Magic
Detective
I still don7t understand how Mike Stone got inside. Yeah, the City unlocked the Enchanted Ball for you, along with every other door, but the Manor is closed to the other citizens! A mosquito couldn't get inside without the Mistress's permission not without dying from some terrible curse. If the Manor is protected by magic, then maybe there's some other kind of stronger magic... Well, we have a puzzle on our hands. If we're dealing with different kinds of magic, we're going to need Martha's help.
Great Evil is sealed in the Manor! It has slept for a hundred years! I won't let you wake it! Go away!
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The show must see light
Detective
Hmm.. From outside the Manor, I was sure the hall was brightly lit up, but the darkness here is impenetrable! I don't want to walk around in the dark and find myself on the end of Mike Stone's knife! We need light, and lots of it. But it's so dark here that an ordinary flashlight won't do. We need special candles!
This place gives me the creeps... although the hall is beautiful! The Mistress has a great imagination. The frozen figures look just like perfect copies of real people. Something tells me no one's been here for a long time; the whole place is covered in dust and there's no sign of Mike Stone! But I have a feeling he must be somewhere inside. This matter isn't as simple as it seemed...
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Evidence Extracted
Detective
And so our investigation brings us to City Hall. It's so dark here! I can't see anything at all. It's as if someone is deliberately obstructing our investigation and trying to keep us from following the trail! How are we supposed to find anything in this darkness?!
A page with a note about the arrival in the city of a certain M.S... Who would need to tear this out of the Conductor's diary?
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Engraved Ring
Mr. Black
I'm sure the singer's hiding a lot! Doesn't it seem strange to you that she has a cache, let alone one with such a tricky lock? I saw that she had an unusual drum ring, it should fit into the next section of the lock.
We have the drum ring. Look, there's an engraving on its inner side: "For my mysterious." It seems that Sophia uses it to turn the lock's relay. Look at that, it worked!
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Tool-Shaped Keyhole
Rayden Storke
I think Sophia knows Avocado's motive for his threats, as well a thing or two about the crystals. Perhaps we'll find this information in her cache. The next keyhole is carved in the shape of a violin or cello. Let7s look for something like that!
Did you hear that click? The cello pendant you found dealt with the next lock. We're almost there.
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Jewelry Lock Pick
Mr. Black
In the cache's tricky lock there are holes in the form of notes, the same as on Sophia's ruby bracelet. Let's find it, open the cache and discover what gift she values so much!
Well, that was quick, you have the bracelet! The notes on it will help us open the second part of the lock. We're one step closer to unraveling Sophia's secret.
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Unusual Key
Mr. Black
How can we talk about some gift when the safety of the City is at stake?! It seems that we'll have to look into Sophia's cache. Don't ask how I know about it! She keeps her most precious things in there - I'm sure there's something inside that's connected with her precious gift. To open it, we'll need a few keys. Let's find them!
You found a sapphire pin? You think it'll open the lock? Hmm, you're right, this adornment is perfect for one of the cache's keyholes. It turns out it's also a key!
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The Last Card
Mr. Black
Sophia's fans spoiled her. She didn't even bother to open some gifts. The singer might not have noticed a potential threat. See, there's a card sticking out of this caged bouquet? Let's get it out!
My hand can't get through the bars of the cage containing flowers to get the giver's card. We'll have to break the lock or cut it off!
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Hilarious Souvenir
Rayden Storke
Sophia's unapproachability drives some of her fans crazy. She told me that she was once scared by a clown that jumped out of a gift box at her. Let's look for the enclosed note where Sophia dropped the souvenir!
You found the jack-in-the-box. It seems that there's a note inside, let's open the box! This toy's giggle is no creepy! The note is unreadable, too.
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In Your Element
Mr. Black
Sophia received many ambiguous gifts from the Cabaret's visitors. Recently, she was presented with a small fish in a bowl - that's clearly a hint that she needs to stay silent like a fish, right? Let's read the note!
I think the fish is uncomfortable in this bowl, it's way too small. The note says: "I wish you to take to the stage as a fish takes to water!" Hmm, so it's an innocent gift after all.
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Rude Message
Sophia
My fans give me gifts addressing me personally in their cards, hoping that I'll read them and answer. But some leave messages on the gifts themselves - just like on that suitcase. I don't remember what's wirtten there, let's see!
"Get out of the city." Humph, how rude! It's written all over the suitcase. But the giver's handwriting doesn't resemble that of the author of the terrible note found in the fog.
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Spines for the Idol
Mr. Black
Sophia is sure that she can identify the author of the threat by his handwriting - he7s already sent her gifts with greeting cards. Pfft, stars are used to accepting gifts from fans while remaining indifferent to them. Amongst the bouquets sent to Sophia, I noticed a poisonous cactus. Let's go and read the card that came with it!
Be careful, don't get pricked by the cactus's spines! Sophia said that the gift and the enclosed card weren'T a hidden threat. She knows the giver personally and assures us that he's just a sweet crank.
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On the Right Track
Rayden Storke
I've known Mr. Black for a long time, he's only every believed in facts. I once was in Sophia's dressing room and noticed that the whole place was literally covered with powder. Let's go take a look: I'm sure the uninvited guest left some traces there.
Look, the small woman's footprints on the carpet belong to Sophia, and these man's boot marks were clearly left by the uninvited guest.
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Pearls of the Investigation
Sophia
Ah, Blackie is just unbrearable, he still considers me a liar! I would've told him everything, but, alas, my head is foggy, and my neck hurts. Oh no, my necklace is gone! Please find it!
You found my necklace; it's a shame it's broken and missing some beads... You don't think that I deliberately tore such an expensive piece of jewelry, do you?
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Spoiled Accessory
Rayden Storke
Mr. Black demands stronger evidence of the attack on Sophia. I'm a regular at the Cabaret and I know that she usually wears a feather headband with this dress, but not today. Let's find this accessory!
You don't miss a single clue - you found the headband! Look, some feathers have been torn out, and the jewelry's bent. I'm sure it happened during the attack.
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Sense of Anxiety
Sophia
Dearie, help me prove my innocence to Black. When I heard a noise, I got scared and barricaded the door with a chair. But it didn't help! The door was knocked down, and the overturned chair is still lying in the middle of the hall. Take a look!
You've made sure now? This overturned chair's been lying here all night. I look at it and a feeling of anxiety arises within me. Ah, I still fear for my life!
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Nighttime Housebreak
Rayden Storke
I believe Sophia. Something really happened in the Cabaret - I noticed signs of a struggle. Let's try to restore the series of events and discover whether the singer or the suspects in the crystals' case are connected to this. It's known that at night the Cabaret is locked from the inside. I noticed a torn-off doorknob in the hall, let's find and study it!
You found the torn-off doorknob, and this evidence confirms that there's been a forced entry into the Cabaret.
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Shooting Star
Rayden Storke
It seems that the concert's been canceled, this favors us. While Mr. Black's talking his way into meeting Sophia, let's go over there and take a table by the stage. Black ordered us not to do anything without his instructions.
Everyone dispersed, leaving their drinks unfinished, and someone even forgot their hat. Bright lights illuminate the stage, but, apparently, Sophia won't walk up to the microphone today. What happened here?
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Following the Conductor
Detective
Who is hidden behind the mysterious initials M.S.? I'm sure the Conductor will know. He knows everyone in this damned City, but he won't be easy to find in the fog covering the Station of Forgotten Dreams! Can you make anything out through this haze?
Yes! The flashlight is in great condition. It will work even against the thick fog that shrouds the Station.
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Crouching Tiger
Detective
If only we had the Emperor's Talisman! It's the eve of the Chinese New Year, so we could make a wish and find out what happened at the Palace. There are drawings of animals on the Emperor's scroll. Maybe they're connected to the Talisman? We should look for broken pieces with the same images in the hall. Did you come across something with, say, the image of a White Tiger?
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Charger for the Robot
Kira Woodville
The inventor worked on the creation of something unimaginable, and in his workings he constantly used a Bolometer. In his papers, this device is repeatedly mentioned. But what does it look like? I have to include this into my report!
Is this a Bolometer? Are you sure? I wouldn't have thought so. Just imagine: this thing can pick up energy rays from space... I don't know exactly how it works though.
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Day Trip
Detective
To restore the Samhain Clock, we need to get the final part - the piece that shows today's time. Find it, and we can finally summon the Halloween Spirit. Hurry, we have just enough time!
Yes, this is what we need! It looks like an ordinary Clock Dial. The hour and minute hands indicate the time of day. On the right day, when the position of the hands coincides with the time of the call to the Halloween spirit, the Clock sends a signal to Jack.
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Monday Begins Today
Juliette
We must find the silver Earth Hand. I will gladly help you. After Dracula's bite, I prefer to keep in contact with objects that guard against vampires. Silver, aspen, salt... Find the Earth Hand to restore the Shamhain Clock.
The silver Earth Hand must be set on the Week Star according to the day that corresponds to Halloween. This year it's Monday.
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Seven Shining Rays
Isabelle
The seven-pointed Week Star is another piece of the Samhain Clock, which summons the Halloween Spirit. It's also called the Magicians' Star or Alchemists' Star. Find the Week Star and I'll show you how it works.
See, each of the star's rays corresponds to a day of the week and the planet that it protects. This piece, like the minute hand on normal clocks, tells the time indicated on the Year Wheel.
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Samhain's Time
Cardsharp
Sir, to restore the Samhain Clock we need to find the Sun Hand. I'm certain it will be made of gold. Only this precious metal fully reflects the grandeur of the celestial body. Find it.
A-ha! The Sun Hand you found is truly golden. Were there extra little rays nearby? No? Too bad... Oh well, just set the Sun Hand to the time corresponding to Halloween on the Year Wheel.
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Omnipresent Glow
Huntress
It's extremely difficult to defeat a vampire, particularly Dracula. These beings possess supernatural powers. But I know the weapon that a vampire cannot escape. A Solar Bomb! Find it and you will behold all of its power.
The daylight emitted by this Solar Bomb is absolutely safe for humans, but fatal to vampires. Dracula will not escape it!
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Tricky Knots
Cardsharp
Dracula is very dangerous. He has the speed of lightning, the force of a hurricane, and the hardness of a rock. Ordinary shields or armour will not protect you. You need to get the Enchanted Shield with the magical script.
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Lightning Strike
Isabelle
Dracula is an experienced and stron fighter. Ordinary swords or spears won't affect him. I know of a more powerful weapon. Bring the Double Vajra, and I'll teach you how to use it.
Great, you were able to find the Double Vajra! This is the Warriors of Light's weapon in the fight against demons. It has the combined properties of a sword, club and spears. The Vajra gives you strength and toughness of spirit. You will be opposed by the vampire's might! Go for it!
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Roll with the Punches!
Cardsharp
During the duel, you can't forget about defence. Especially in a duel with a dangerous opponent like Dracula. Bring the Crusader's Gloves. The corsses depicted on them will protect you agains the vampire's strikes.
Gloves with crosses on are a reliable and proven instrument in the fight agains vampires. I'm glad that you were able to find them. You'll now be able to take on Dracula's strike!
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Soaring Blade
Huntress
A duel with Dracula is a serious test and the stakes are very high. The loser loses everything. Can you imagine a world where Dracula is the Halloween Spirit, and all of us are his servants? When Dracula proposed a duel, he had devised some kind of trick. We can't use the traditional silver bullets, holy water and a wooden stake. Have you figured out why? By killing Dracula, we kill the Detective. So we must think of something completely different to defeat Dracula. You've heard about the Chakra, right? Then find it. It's a very effective weapon.
Look, the Chakra is made in the form of a yin-yang. It will improve your chances in the fight. We know that it keeps the balance of good and evil forces. Plus, the Chakra has a very sharp blade.
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Siver Strike
Huntress
Vampires can't stand silver at all. This metal will help us destroy the vampire spirit within Juliette. Bring the silver Claw Ring and get a move on, you need to hurry.
Great! Juliette's vampire essence will surely love the aggressive shape of this Claw Ring. Let's hope she doesn't immediately notice the silver metal.
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Protective Aroma
Valerie
I remembered that vampires can't stand verbena, but Juliette loves perfume. Bring Perfume with Verbena. Even if she smells it just once, her transformation into a vampire will be stopped.
Perfume with Verbena has such a dlicate and fresh aroma... Mmm... And it's good that it's red. It will attract Juliette's vampire essence, and she won't immediately notice the scent of verbena.
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Rescue and Keep
Conductor
The Bride of Dracula's spirit is changing Juliette. We need to stop the transformation as soon as possible so the poor girl doesn't turn into a vampire for good! Look for something adorned with crosses. Vampires fear them like fire.
What a beautiful belt! I think Juliette will like it. And the crucifix camouflaged in its pattern will help save her from Dracula's influence.
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Wooden Guardian
Isabelle
What else don't vampires like? I know! Bring the Aspen Comb. This wood will help weaken Dracula's influence and Juliette will once again be herself!
What a beautiful Aspen Comb. I wouldn't refuse such an adornment. But Juliette needs it more. I hope the aspen helps her overcome the vampire's essence.
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Drops of Sun
Martha
Juliette is going to Dracula as if she's hypnotised. If he gets Juliette and the Steward's Pendant, then he'll hold his masquerade ball and bathe the City of Shadows in blood! Hurry, we need to free Juliette from the grip of the Bride of Dracula's spirit! Let's put together some adornments for her with charms that repel vampires. Look for Earrings with Amber, a sunny stone that absorbs daylight.
You found the Earrings with Amber. Juliette will certainly want to try on such unique jewellery, and the sunny stone will protect her from Dracula's influence.
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Flip Side of the Masquerade
Juliette
As the Detective said, we need to finish the Halloween decorations and hang these lanterns. Somewhere around here you can find a Spider Doll. Catch it and let it hang the lanterns and decorations on the trees around the fountain.
What did the Spider Doll tell you? She saw the Dracula-Detective cut his hand and collect blood in the glasses we drank from? That means we drank his blood?.. That's terrible! What about him? You're saying that under the guise of Dracula it's not the Detective, but the real Count Dracula? But what happened to the Detective?
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Deadly rendezvous
Isabelle
I noticed a Ghost Girl nearby, but she's very afraid and is hiding. Try to gently lure her out. I'm sure I'll be able to talk to her about how the Detective showed up at Jack's Castle in the guise of Dracula.
Here's what I managed to find out: after visiting Jack's Castle, the Dracula-Detective brought Juliette here. He tended to her, they drank something out of glasses. Then the Detective kissed Juliette, and she, in the words of the Ghost Girl, became white as chalk and fell unconscious, as if she'd died!
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Don't Stand in the Way
Alex
Jack's realm is home to many strange creatures, such as the Golden Spirit. I noticed it by a tomb, but it was faint, like smoke, and it hid its face under a veil. Go to the Golden Spirit and ask it what it knows about the actions of the Detective dressed as Dracula.
The Golden Spirit says the Detective, dressed as Dracula, returned from Jack's Castle with some kind of parcel in his hands. And that was the last thing the Golden Spirit saw. The Detective blinded him, but no human can do such a thing! Is it possible that a completely different entity is now in the Detective's body?
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Capturing of Essence
Valerie
you asked the spirits dwelling in the realm of the Halloween Spirit, right? I saw a little demon here. He looked entirely friendly. Maybe this is another withness to the events of how the Detective found himself in the guise of Dracula? Find it.
The Little Demon saw how the Detective, sitting by the Fountain of Souls, scooped up the forbidden water and fell down motionless. Then, when the sun went down, he stood up and went to Jack's Castle. The strangest thing is that the stone guardian let him pass. And also, when the Detective woke up, he already looked like Dracula.
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Luxury and Dignity
Cardsharp
Every coat of arms we find opens up the past of one of the ghosts from the mirror-world. Unfortunately, we still don't know what the Mistress of the Manor has got to do with any of this. Maybe we'll have more luck with the last coat of arms? Search for something yellow and light blue.
Ooo! That's a Diamond Brooch with a coat of arms! It belonged to the staggeringly wealthy Gertzog Bollerset And why doesn't it surprise me that he disappeared quickly after his wedding? Fine, fine, take your brooch!
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Spring's Home
Isabelle
After the gray streets of the City, I want to stay among these bloosoming flowerbeds that line the Mansion's walls. For some reason spring only came to this Mansion, from which a heartfelt invitation with the promise of Easter treats was sent. Is it a spring miracle or a sophisticated trap? Let's go inside and find out.
The Mansion is even more beautiful inside! Huge windows, staircases and columns made of carved white marble, ornate furniture... I don't feel any threat. And in the most prominent place is - wow! The sapling of the Tree of Life.
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Help from Carrots
Martha
Now it's time for the most popular folk remedy - Carrots. Its properties are known to imporove the eyesight of practically everything. Bring some Carrots and squeeze out the juice.
Wow, so many Carrots! That's enough for the Conductor and for me. In fact I drink freshly squeezed carrot juice every day and I highly recommend it.
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Celery Juice
Martha
Magical glasses for the Conductor? In this case, it's best to treat him with fold remedies. Magic, like medicine, is not the only beneficial thing. I have an old recipe for improving vision. Let's use it. Bring some Celery root and squeeze the juice from it.
You brought fresh Celery root. That's good. Now squeeze the juice from it. This job requires the use of force, as I don't want to use magic.
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A Nest on the Head
Valerie
I hear you're looking for a hat belonging to the mysterious guest of the Hotel. The Detective said that it's very unusual. I saw a hat with a bird on it on the terrace! At first, I thought it was a live bird, but then I realised that it was just a stuffed animal. Bring me the hat.
Wow! Rich ladies will use anything to decorate their hats: feathers, bows and even artificial birds. However, according to the Detective, this hat with a stuffed bird is not like the one we're looking for.
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Take refreshment
Conductor
Here are my thoughts: Psy-werewolf attacked Valerie and she, according to the dictaphone, passed out due to their mental attack. Judging by the tuft of fur, common werewolves were also at the place she disappeared. that means the werewolves have united. That's it. I need refreshment but my flask is empty! I have a bottle of good rum stashed at the Station. Find it and I'll figure out how to find Valerie. You have my word!
Put the rum in the flask and give it a try. Ooh, not bad at all. It's clear to me now that the chest is vital. We need to find the keys quickly and learn its secret!
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Quench Thirst
Isabelle
Obviously, the driver gets hot while driving the steam engine. Therefore, it's useful to have a flask of water on hand. I saw something similar near the train. Bring it please.
The driver's hard work does not allow him to be away from the steam engine's cabin. A flask of water helps to quickly quench one's thirst on the job.
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Withnesses to Events
Huntress
Hmm, the Detective is getting ready to throw a vampire masquerade ball in a Dracula costume?! Either our old pal the Detective wants to pull a practical joke on us or Count Dracula has found a way to return to the world of the living. And not just return, but sink his fangs into Halloween and all the citizens of the City! We have to find out who we're actually dealing with. Look, there are lots of little spirits near Jack's Castle. They could have seen what happened here. Let's ask them. Look, here's Skull Gatekeeper. Begin with him.
This Skull Gatekeeper is an odd creation. It's good that you managed to find a common language with him. He says that several days ago he saw the Detective come here with a protective amulet and a black crow on his shoulder. It seems that the Detective also received the "From Jack" invitation letter and came to the Castle a few days before us.
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Inspection
Conductor
No driver can do without an Oiler. After all, the steam engine mechanisms need constant lubrication. Bring me the driver's Oiler, I saw it near the engine.
Just what I thought, the driver's Oiler was found near the steam engine. See how bit it is? And it's all because the steam engines often need to be lubricated.
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Family Relics
Cardsharp
I want to help look for these family valuables too. What if something really amazing crops up? Lets look for something with a green coat of arms and the image of deer. One of the ghosts in the mirror had those exacts marks on him.
What's that? Oh, it's a little knickknack - a Family Snuffbox belonging to Marquis de Breze. There isn't much known about him: he was rich, distinguished, and disappeared six months after his wedding.
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Golden Precision
Detective
We must find out which souls in particular can't find peace because of the Mistress of the Manor. We can find a clue in the ghosts' pasts. Find a men's accessory with a yellow coat of arms framed in crimson oak leaves.
You found the Gold Pocket Watch with a coat of arms from Count Arlon so fast! The archives in City Hall say that the count was unique and close with the royal German court. He disappeared mysteriously while travelling with his young wife.
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The Stamp of Success
Detective
Who are these rich gentlemen in the mirror, and why are they holding the Mistress hostage? Look for a men's accessory with a red and blue coat of arms in the bedroom.
Excellent, this is the Ring with a Coat of Arms from Viscount von Brugent. According to the archives, he was a man of considerable means and disappeared without a trace a couple months after he was married.
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Inhuman Mechanism
Kira Woodville
What are these traces on my report on the inventor's personal file? The oily prints are so strange... Do you hear gears clicking? It seems to come from the next room. Maybe this is some kind of invention? Let's go and see.
You found the Mechanical Assistant created by the inventor! The case mentions that this robot was designed to help people with their daily concerns.
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Notes from the Past
Detective
The hosts who are holding the Mistress captive have taken on a definite shape. Now certain parts of their coats of arms can be seen on their clothing. I see a lot of stuff in this bedroom with aristocratic symbols on it. We need to find the items with the same markings that match the ghosts. That can hopefully shed some light on where they came from and what their relationship is to the Mistress. The first coat of arms is red with yellow stripes. Onwards, to the search!
You found the gold-inlayed notepad with a red and yellow coat of arms from Chevalier di Bris. After rummaging through City Hall, I found out that this chevalier was very wealthy. He disappeared without a trace a month after his wedding.
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Ends Jusify the Means
Martha
Judging by the letter we found, the Mistress agreed to let her grandmother use a love potion on her without fear on the consequences. Find the love artifact so we can prove that the ritual took place.
Woah, what a love artifact! A Glass Heart filled with blood. I don't even want to think about whose it is. As you can see, Erzsebet von Linderle's spells are so strong they've lasted for over two centuries. Yeah, the Mistress's grandmother knew her way around the magical arts!
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A Helpful Idea
Detective
We don't have any hard evidence that the Mistress used black magic for her own gain, but the ghosts holding her captive seem to be pretty sure of it. I bet that if you look hard enough, you'll find the Mistress's written agreement to perform the love spell.
You found it? Well, even without it I could see what was happening here. The Mistress wrote to her grandomther: "Please cast a love spell on me, grandmother! I'm not scared of the consequences. After everything I've gone through, I don't need a happy family. And the men - let them suffer! It's for the best."
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Starting Point
Conductor
Hey, buddy! Can you give us a hand with our search? I think the last ice rune we need, the Prime Meridian Rune, can be found in the far corner of the Workshop. I noticed a blueish glow coming from over there. Once you find it we'll finally be able to activate Santa's magical beacon.
So, did you find it? I noticed the Prime Meridian Rune when I was helping the elves fix their conveyor belt. They're wrapping Christmas Presents much quicker now. The old Conductor is still good for something, ha ha.
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A Steep Price
Martha
The Mistress of the Manor would do anything to make her wish come true. What happened today was payback for the mistakes of her youth. My guess is that grandma Erzsebet wanted her granddaughter about the danger of black magic and its horrifying consequences. Look for the witch's response.
You managed to find the letter. Here's what Erzsebet said: "Dear, I can cast a love spell on you, but a marriage based on magic won't ever make you or him happy. What's more, every new passion will sap more and more joy from your life."
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Precious Ice
Cardsharp
What do you think, my dear, are the runes very valuable? They're as beautiful as precious gems. Could they be made from sapphires? No? Too bad... the poor Cardsharp certanly wouldn't mind a few precious gems. By the way, I saw the Rune of the East in the Workshop. Be a dear and fetch it.
Yes, yes, this is definitely the Rune of the East. I wonder if Santa will reward whoever helps him get back to his Workshop... In any case, don't forget that Cardsharp did his fair share to save Christmas!
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Magical Components
Martha
Find the Rune of the West. We'll set it in the magical globe and activate the beacon. I just know that Santa will find his way to the City of Shadows soon.
You've found the Rune of the West. These ice runes really are remarkable magical items. I can sense the power of the rune you found - like a blizzard, the toughness of ice and the softness of fresh snow. It's an unusual and very powerful combination. The combined signal from all five runes will definitely reach Santa wherever he might be.
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Elegant Components
Mayor
I've looked over the diagram of the magical globe. The next rune is the Rune of the South, which has a letter S on one side. We need five coordinate runes. There's no time to waste. Find the Rune of the South right away!
I never would've thought the runes could be so... unusual. I guess I was expecting something like a mechanism. You know, something with screws and cogwheels. Oh well, set the Rune of the South in the globe. It's time to find the other ones - Christmas is right around the corner!
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Water in a Sieve
Isabelle
I sense the presence of ancient spirits. This is funayurei, the spirits of dead sailors. They are going to sink the boat, and Uta and Kumiko will be forgotten forever. I know how to outwit the spirtis. Please find a leaky dipper. An ordinary one will also do, just make holes in it first.
What a stroke of luck, you found the leaky dipper! Hurry up and throw it to the funayurei spirits! Now they won't be able to sink Uta's boat, no matter how much they try. Now he will safely reach the torii and cross the line between the worlds of the living and the dead.
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Cold Fire
Juliette
In order for the beacon to activate and show Santa the way to the City of Shadows, we need to set coordinate runes into the magical globe. According to the elves, Santa's Workshop should have back-up runes in it somewhere. Let's start by finding the Rune of the North.
Wow, the Rune of the North is so beautiful! It shines like a star in the clear night sky I'd love to make a necklace of runes just like it. I'd even outshine the Mistress and her diamonds!
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Burning Bright
Martha
The five baubles with Santa's memories are hanging on the Christmas tree. Warmth and the belief in miracles will help light the Christmas Fire and melt the ice covering the globe. The nthe beacon will begin emitting magical signals so Santa can find his way back to his Workshop. Could you please bring me a few more artifacts from the City? They will help me focus the flow of the Christmas Fire in the right direction.
I thought nothing could surprise me, but this is the most beautiful Christmas tree I've seen in 200 years. Look, the Christmas star on top seems to shine with the light of a thousand happy smiles! The ice encasing the globe is melting, and the beacon is begining to pulsate. I can sense all the ice magic leaving this place. I hope Santa will come back soon!
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Fun on Ice
Mayor
I especially like Santa's last ornament. This is the wish of a certain little girl who couldn't walk, but really wanted to go ice skating at least once in her life. So Santa made her magical ice skates and the girl got better. Find the Christmas bauble with the ice skates inside.
Great, you found the last Christmas tree ornament! I used to have ice skates just like these when I was a little boy. I even won a competition in them! It was one of the happiest moments of my life, and it was all thanks to Santa Claus. This ball is truly a worthy decoration for a magical Christmas tree!
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Childhood Daydreams
Juliette
Santa Claus drew a doll inside the fourth bauble. Oh, mon ami, how I used to dream of getting such a pretty doll when I was little - one with a porcelain face and hands, and wearing an elegant dress! This long-awaited toy makes me so happy! It's good that Santa hasn't forgotten about it. Find the Christmas bauble with the doll inside.
Mon cheri, the doll in this Christmas bauble is so lovely! We've almost completed the entire collection of Christmas tree ornaments full of Santa's memories.
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Red and Black
Martha
Erzsebet von Linderle, the Mistress's grandmother, was a powerful witch who practiced black magic. These types of spells are all done with blood, be it from the witch herself, a victim or their target. Look for a ceremonial knife or dagger.
Here it is, a Ceremonial Dagger, hard evidence that the Mistress is involved with blood spells. There's even a letter here about her wish to become so attractive that every man would pine for her hand in marriage. A dangerous wish let me tell you.
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Ferret's Best Friend
Conductor
I understand we need to find Valerie quickly, but first we must feed her pet. She'd never forgive me if her best friend starved, he's already bitten all my fingers! Valerie used to feed him apples. Sounds incredible, but Valerie was very proud that her little pet was a vegetarian.
Wow! Looks like Edmund hasn't eaten for days! He's just eaten a whole apple and I think he wants another. Control your appetite, little friend, we have to rescue your mistress first.
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Mysterious Werewolves
Martha
Valerie's description suggests she encountered Psy-werewolf. Supponsedly, some monstrous half-human-half-spirits conducted secret experiments to develop their psychic abilities to search for powerful artifacts. To pacify a psy-werewolf you need a Taser - I think the monsters' memories associate it with instruments of torture. I've mislaid my Taser, you'll have to look for it.
That's it. Now you are well prepared to meet a Psy-werewolf.
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Small Family Secret
Martha
Now that I know more about the Mistress's past, there's still one thing I don't get - how did a girl that couldn't attract the interest of a potential husband grow into such a desirable bride? Now she can7t escape her suitors fast enough! I know that the Mistress's grandmother was a fortune teller, could it be that her popularity among men is because of a sorcere in the family? Every witch has an amulet medallion that contains their image. I'm positive that the Mistress inherited her grandmother's. Go look for a medallion in the bedroom.
Who dould've doubted! An amulet with a woman's profile and magic symbols. There's an engraving on the lid: "To my beloved granddaughter from Erzsebet von Linderle. 1888." Her grandmother was a powerful witch. The Mistress probably went to her for help.
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Aid from the Ancestors
Martha
Kumiko and Uta's ancestor spirits are calling to me. They want to help them complete the trial and return from the world of the dead. They will steer the boat of Uta on a safe path. In order for them to do this, we will need floating lanterns. Please help me find some.
What wonderful lanterns you've found! Quickly, let's lower them onto the water. Then the ancestor spirits will be able to indicate the safest way along which Uta will reach the torii gates and cross the line between the worlds of the living and the dead.
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Christmas Stories
Martha
The next Christmas bauble with Santa's memories has a book in it. that's not surprising. Can you imagine how many books filled with fairy tales and other wonderful stories have been given as Christmas presents? Search Santa's Workshop for the Christmas bauble with the book inside. It's a real treasure!
Yes, this is the bauble with a book of fairy tales inside! I got one just like it for Christmas when I was little. Sorry, I'm just feeling very nostalgic right now. I need to be alone for a little while.
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Trimming the Tree
Conductor
It's a good thing Santa left detailed instructions on how to awaken the Christmas Fire. Its warmth will break the ice curse the Snow Queen cast on the Globe of Wishes. The beacon will activate, Santa will be able to use its signal to return to the Workshop and Chirstmas will be saved. The letter contains drawings of five magical Christmas baubles. Judging from the drawing, we've found the first one, which has a candy cane inside it. Now we just need to find the other four. The picture shows another ball containing a funny looking hat with a pompom on it. I remember getting a hat like that for Christmas when I was a kid. Could my hat really have been preserved in Santa's memories? Find the Christmas bauble with the hat in it.
Just looking at this snow globe fills me with delight! Look, inside there's a hat with a pompom on it. Kind of funny, isnt't it? No wonder Santa remembers it so vividly. I'll hang this ball on the tree myself.
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The Magical Ornament
Detective
As long as the Globe of Wishes is frozen with ice magic, Santa has no hope of finding his Workshop and coming home. We need to find a way to break the Snow Queen's ice curse. But how? Do you remember last year, on Christmas Eve, when we defeated the Snow Queen with the Christmas Fire? Now that's an idea! Santa's Christmas tree is ins the corner, but how can we light the Christmas Fire? I saw a beautiful Christmas tree ornament with a candy cane inside. There was something resembling instructions next to it. Please look for the Christmas tree ornament.
Wow, it's a snow globe with a candy cane inside! Looking at it makes me feel like a kid again. Such simple sweetness, and so much joy... Children really need to little! Hang the ball on the Christmas tree. Here are Santa's instructions, what do they say?
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Money Transfer
Valerie
A Three-Legged Toad is suitable for the amulet bracelet for the Huntress. Well, it increases wealth, not military power. But sometimes you can just buy your way out ofa battle. I saw it somewhere around here.
This toad works great for the amulet, and even attracts money so the Huntress can buy better armor with it.
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Counting the Seconds
Juliette
The elves told us about the last navigational device. It's the Christmas Chronometer, an incredibly precise tool for measuring time. It also counts the time left until Christmas. Find the Chronometer - I can't wait to take a look at it.
It's wonderful that you found the Christmas Chronometer! Now we have all of Santa Claus's navigational devices. It won't be long before we can figure out why Santa can't come back home.
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Magical Vintage
Detective
I should mention that Santa Claus is pretty old-fashioned. He marks his route on a map with a Frosty Drawing Tool. Find one in the Workshop so we can show Santa the way to the City and save Christmas.
Okay, it looks like you managed to find a Frosty Drawing Tool. To be honest, I thought it would be more unusual. The thing does belong to Santa Claus, after all.
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Tricky Bait
Isabelle
According to a custom, there should be nagashi bina dolls somewhere in the house. They absorb all misfortunes, and on the Hinamatsuri festival, people send them down the river to ward off evil spirits. Look for some nagashi bina dolls so that I can perform this ancient rite.
You found the nagashi bina dolls! Excellent! Let's send them adrift so they can lead away evil spirits that may prevent Uta and Kumiko from going through the torii portal safely.
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Navigating Between the Worlds
Detective
As I understand it, Uta will go to the torii by boat. So we need to prepare one for sailing between the worlds. Now, I'm no expert in shipbuilding, but I do know something. Come, buddy, let's prepare the boat. I could use an extra pair of hands.
Great job, buddy! Our boat is prepared at the highest level: the holes are patched, the silt is removed, and we even found a pair of oars. I'm sure this boat can withstand a lot more than the transition between the worlds!
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Amulet for the Soul
Martha
First things first, let's find a jade magatama - this amulet symbolizes the pristine nature of a soul. It will keep and protect the light of Kumiko's soul from the evil winds of the interworld. Please help me find the amulet.
Thank you, this magatama amulet will help us protect Kumiko's soul. Will you look at that - a blue flame has emerged in the stone! This is a sign that Kumiko's soul is infusing into the item.
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Cosmic Azimuth
Conductor
When navigating a route among the stars, it's important to be able to determine your direction. You can't do this without a Heavenly Compass. Find it in the Workshop.
Buddy, I'm pleasantly surprised. You found the Heavenly Compass so quickly! It looks like a pretty complex device. I'm not sure I could use it to determine my direction.
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Above the Horizon
Mayor
The little elves told us about the Astral Sextant. It's a device for measuring the height of the sun and other stellar objects. It helps you fix your coordinates. Find the Astral Sextant. I'm curious to see what it looks like.
Wow, is that really Santa's Astral Sextant? It's a pretty complex instrument... I'd never be able to figure out how to use it on the go. Okay, we've got two of the devices from his navigational system. If we find the others, Santa will be able to find the City of Shadows and bring Christmas to every home.
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Time to get armed!
Conductor
I didn't expect werewolves to reappear in the Station. Once, they had a habit of prowling here, but I made short work of a bunch of them. I've become an expert at hunting them down and they all know it. The Conductor is not one to be trifled with! These monsters can only be killed with silver knives, you should find a couple of them as soon as possible.
Just the ticket! I've an old gun lying around I'll be glad to share with you. Check it well so it doesn't misfire at the worst possible moment.
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Heavenly Rings
Juliette
In order for Christmas to be saved, Santa Claus has to find the way back to the City of Shadows. We need to learn as much as we can about Santa's navigational devices and beacons and figure out how they work. Start by searching the Workshop for the Astrolabe. This item is made up of a system of heavenly rings, one of which has our planet on it.
Great, it's the magical Astrolabe! Santa uses it to determine his location in space. This device must be pretty tricky to use when you're flying on a magical sleigh pulled by reindeer. But Santa seems to be used to it.
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Fine Skill
Mayor
Do you remember Santa's letter? He left orders for five elves. We just need to find the last one, Gold Danny. He's the one who made the ice crown based on the Snow Queen's sketches. Could this be where all the holiday woes began?
Gold Danny is covered in ice, just like the other elves. The villain who's responsible for all of this must have known we would want to question the elves and cast this icy curse on them for that very reason.
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The Frozen Flim-Flammer
Detective
One of the Christmas elves on the list is Slick Charlie. I bet he'd get along swimmingly with the Cardsharp. Guys like that always have a few tricks up their sleeves - and a five of clubs in their hat. Please find him. Maybe then we can figure out where Santa went.
Great! You've found Slick Charlie. The poor guy is frozen stiff. Okay, let's recap. All the elves we've found are frozen in ice. It's not pleasant, but still fixable. Hopefully Martha can find a way to revive them.
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The Little Fashion Mogul
Mistress
Last Christmas I ordered an exclusive hat made of crimson silk. I think Trendy Ernie made it for me. He's probably around here somewhere. Quick, find him!
Trendy Ernie is frozen too, just like an ice sculpture. In this state he couldn't even open his mouth, much less tell us what happened to Santa.
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Familiar Faces
Conductor
Apparently Santa Claus was getting ready to step out and left some work for his elves to do. Happy Willy is an old friend of ours after last Christmas's epic prank. It would be a real shame if he's also in the clutches of the icy dream... Let's look for Happy Willy. Maybe he can tell us where Santa Claus went.
My fears have been confirmed: Happy Willy is also trapped in ice and shows no signs of life. I'm afraid this elf won't be able to tell us anything at all.
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Hey, over here!
Juliette
I'm still not certain that the problems at Santa's Workshop, and the broken conveyor belt, are the work of the Snow Queen... but we can't save Christmas without Santa Claus. Where has that kindly ld soul wandered off to? It looks like he just stepped out for a minute, but based on the layer of dust, he's been gone for a long time. Remember how the elves, Santa's helpers, asked us for help? They must know where he is. Let's try to find one of the elves.
There's a little elf curled up into a ball under a workbench. Judging from this anvil, he must be a blacksmith. So he's the one who made my special dagger! The elf is all covered in hoarfrost, and he's barely breathing. But who froze him? Look, there's a note next to him.
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Phony Gemstones
Cardsharp
Yes, my friend! Even I, an expert at winning the rarest items, writes a letter to Santa every year. I have every since I was little! This year I asked Santa to give me a valuable accessory: a box for my magical deck of cards, encrusted with rubies and emeralds. Help me find this valuable case.
What a disaster! I was looking forward to getting that box, but the lid's broken, and the gemstones it's decorated with aren't real, they're just glass! I demand material compensation for this! We need to figure out who took it upon themselves to ruin Christmas.
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A Hole for a Dandy
Juliette
The Detective might be a good-looking guy, but he's such a nerd! This is the upteenth Christmas he's asked Santa for some kind of hat. Does he collect them or something? This year he asked for a Trilby Hat made of brown felt. Let's try to find his hat.
Year, that's it, the Trilby Hat the Detective wanted for Christmas. But what is this? It's an enormous hole! Every present we've found so far has been ruined.
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Valerie
Bitter Disappointment
We figured out that the Mistress went to balls to look for a rich husband; but were her efforts successful? Lets put everthing we found together, add a little magic and find out!