Quest
These are the story/quests featured in Hidden City. There is a vast number of stories, and please note that the order and categories are unorganized, so it might be a bit difficult to navigate. Thank you for your understanding.
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A Dual Effect
Kira Woodville
If the mansion only does what it’s commanded to, then it wouldn’t reconfigure itself on its own. Sim is missing a critical piece of the puzzle. For example, why are those curtains half-rotted and half-new? See what I mean?
I think one of these curtains got stuck outside the house when Sim ran after Emma. The window opened and shut at the same time as the door, and the exposed fabric deteriorated instantly. Strange, right?
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A Cherished Dream
Sim Van Eijkel
Why would the house want to destroy outsiders? It was my dream to transform this mansion into a museum. I crafted the display cases with my own hands. One of them should still be around somewhere.
My relatives rejected this display case on the grounds that our artifacts were for us alone to view and enjoy, and were not meant to be shared with the public. No matter how much I pled, they wouldn’t budge. Yet the house itself never feared visitors.
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From Childhood
Sim Van Eijkel
I don’t understand why the house has malfunctioned like this. It’s never displayed this level of hostility before, even when I snuck in my childhood friends to see the artifacts, or my own collection of exotic toys. Hmm. I wonder where those went...
This toy came from a distant land. Reminds me of a time when the mansion was still full of life, and never-ending streams of receptions with distinguished visitors. They all came to admire the artifacts, and the house was glad to welcome them.
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Indisputable Evidence
Kira Woodville
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but he really is Sim Van Eijkel. He’s been imprisoned inside his own mansion for over a hundred years. Still, we are not Van Eijkels, and he should tell the house to open the door for us. I have an idea. Let me borrow some artifacts.
Halberds? Good thing your artifacts are so powerful, or we would’ve been skewered! This mansion doesn’t mess around. We really are trapped in here, aren’t we? We found Emma’s rescuer, but still haven’t found a way out.
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A Feminine Trail
Sim Van Eijkel
I’m not even sure how I escaped. The moment those brigands fled, the power of the Van Eijkel house drew me back in, like I was being pulled by some invisible tether. I was still holding Emma’s handkerchief at the time. Can you find it?
My, what a lovely handkerchief. Pray return this to its owner, the radiant maiden who briefly gave me the freedom I’ve so long desired. I helped her, and in return, she gave me hope.
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A Statue of Discord
Sim Van Eijkel
Were I not a Van Eijkel, I might have gazed from that window with indifference while those ruffians shattered my mother’s favorite sculpture over by the porch. Yet my heart could not bear it. Go see for yourself what they’ve done.
This sculpture was a treasured family heirloom. When they couldn’t find a way inside the house, the vandals nearly destroyed this masterpiece out of frustration. A righteous anger stirred within me when I saw it.
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A Silent Friend
Sim Van Eijkel
As promised: the tea. The house still obeys the Van Eijkel bloodline, yet it refuses to let me leave. I’d long since resigned myself to the idea of never speaking to another living soul before you arrived. But I need to put away my puppet friend. Please find it before someone else does.
My thanks for finding my puppet friend. His name is Sim Van Eijkel Junior. Charming little fellow, wouldn’t you agree? During my confinement, I cultivated many skills, from sewing, to painting, to meticulously cataloging all of my family’s artifacts.
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It’s All in Your Hands
Sim Van Eijkel
I can prove my identity with my palm print. It cannot be duplicated. The mansion will recognize me through the palmistry activator. Can you bring it here?
Excellent! The activator itself is a rare artifact. Only someone of Van Eijkel blood can use it to access the mansion’s controls. I shall instruct the house to prepare us some tea, so we may continue our conversation in a more relaxed setting.
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A Deal Is a Deal
Sim Van Eijkel
Indeed. I am Sim Van Eijkel: the heir to, and unwilling prisoner of this house. My great-grandfather bound the mansion to a covenant of inviolability, though I’m delighted someone else finally found their way in here. As for the contract itself? I’ve misplaced it.
Ah, you found the contract. You hold in your hands the instrument of my captivity. As you’ve surely learned from reading the pact, this mansion is intelligent. One day it simply... sealed itself shut, with me inside. No one ever came looking for me.
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A Personal Antique
Kira Woodville
Check this out. There’s a hidden compartment behind the painting. There could be a key in there. But I need to decipher the locking mechanism before I try opening it. Your artifacts would speed things up. Can I borrow some?
Your artifacts illuminated the correct sequence, and the compartment opened, but alas, no key... only an old portrait signed with the name of the last Van Eijkel heir: Sim, the one who went missing a century ago.
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A Suspicious Landscape
Kira Woodville
The doors and windows don’t open, but it still looks like someone lives in here. See that painting? It was hung recently; you can tell by the fact it totally clashes with the other decor, and the landscape it depicts matches the current view from that window.
See? The paint isn’t even dry yet. It’s all over my fingers. Whoever painted this either lives here, or knows a way in and out of the mansion. But if the artist is still here, why hasn’t he announced himself?
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A Valuable Tome
Emma Luxmore
Or, perhaps my rescuer is a scientist who invented some new kind of artifact-powered lock. I found a rare encyclopedia of artifacts earlier. It could hold a clue about the door’s locking mechanism. Mind looking for it?
Though rare, the encyclopedia didn’t help us unlock the door. We have a copy in our family collection, but it’s a lot rougher than this one after so many years of use. This one looks like it was printed yesterday.
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Royal Taste
Emma Luxmore
I’m feeling a bit claustrophobic in here. Oh, where is my rescuer? I bet he could unlock that door for us. Hmm. Wait. That chair is from an old royal set. Furniture like that often had hidden compartments in the armrests. Maybe a hiding place for a key?
No key... a pity. Still, this chair is in great shape. It can’t be over a hundred years old. What if my rescuer is actually one of those bandits who attacked me, and they’ve been hiding their loot in here...?
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Blood Ties
Kira Woodville
How did the man who rescued Emma get that door open in the first place? The Van Eijkels have been gone for a hundred years. Look for a family tree that shows their portraits. There has to be one around here somewhere.
As I thought: the final portraits on the family tree depict the last couple in the Van Eijkel bloodline, who mysteriously died a century ago. Their son went missing soon after. It’s said he was swallowed by the fog.
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Just the Place
Kira Woodville
So, this is the famous Van Eijkel mansion? It’s so old, those doors should have rotted away ages ago. But they’re still strong enough that they won’t budge, even when forced. Are we at the right address? Was there a sign? Can you take a look around?
The style of this sign is old, but the sign itself is brand new. My guess is they never had the chance to put it outside. Yep, this is definitely the Van Eijkel mansion. Just look at the craftsmanship. The entire place has been perfectly preserved.
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Where Is the Exit?
Kira Woodville
We may be in trouble. I hope this isn’t a trap, but either way, we’re stuck in here. Now we really need to find the man who saved Emma. He might know a way to get that door open. I’ll document our findings in the Diary.
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New Level of Mastery
Detective
Do you remember the case of the Borgia’s treasures? I think we have missed some important details. I desperately need to find a new piece of evidence. The item I require is at the %s location, but it will be hard to find. Reach %s level to find the new evidence.
Great! Partner, you have become more and more important to my investigation. With a new rank, you will be able to find new items that were hidden from you previously.
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Uninvited Guests
Emma Luxmore
I didn’t see anyone else in there, and I was too scared to go inside alone. No one has entered or exited this door since I’ve been standing here. But we should hurry. I’m worried about the man who rescued me. He may be injured.
Oh, no! Did the front door really just slam shut? And, of course, now it won’t open. Great. One of the few locks in existence Kira can’t pick. We need to call for help. Hello! Hello? Is anyone out there? We’re trapped inside the mansion!
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Dilapidated Architecture
Kira Woodville
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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Drawn by Aromas
Juliette
Should be easy to find the First Aromarium. Its wonderful aromas have spread throughout the City, and they’re growing stronger. We must be on the right track. See? Over there. That pink building. That’s where we’ll intercept Cardsharp!
The Aromarium just opened recently, and I haven’t had a chance to visit it yet. Cardsharp doesn’t seem like someone who’d be into fragrances. What is he up to in there? Looking for ingredients for a new love spell?
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A Tailed Artist
Mr. Art
The vandal didn’t intend to ruin these works of art, only to do some artwork of his own. Your artifacts will reveal the identity of our furry artist and unlock their true potential.
Your artifacts confirmed that the supposed vandal was really Violet’s dog, Alligator. He was just trying to express his creativity. Maybe it’s time for a new artist to debut in the gallery. The beret certainly suits him.
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The Author’s Signature
Mr. Art
I’ve studied the altered works, and the artist’s style is consistent across all of them. They used ordinary paints, and they even left their mark on the portrait. We can reveal it with a UV lamp.
The UV lamp revealed... a paw print?! I’ll admit, I wasn’t expecting our culprit to be a dog. Still, it explains the primitive art style.
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A Secret Confession
Mr. Art
Instead of a vandal, Violet may have a secret admirer. Violets aren’t in bloom right now, so they painted her daisies instead. Let’s test this theory. I left a portrait of Violet here as bait earlier. Let’s see if anyone messed with it.
Just as I thought. Someone painted hearts on Violet’s portrait. We can rule out vandalism. This is a confession of love! I wonder who the artist is, inspired by such an... unlikely muse.
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A Gesture of Attention
Violet
Has that gallerist lost his mind?! Not only is he ruining my property, now he’s mocking me, too. He must have planted that painted bouquet outside my office. What do you mean, which one? See for yourself.
If Art meant this bouquet as an apology, he failed miserably. My favorite flowers are violets, not painted daisies. Tell him he should quit while he’s ahead.
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A Stained Reputation
Mr. Art
Ms. Violet angrily waved that octopus flag at me, even though I insisted I’d never seen a pennant like that before. Then she threw it behind the statue. Can you get it out?
Ah. Now I see why she accused me. Someone spilled paint on this Octopus Citadel pennant. Seems like they were trying to make the octopus emblem more vivid. This vandal has a certain flair.
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Perfection in the Details
Mr. Art
Ms. Violet brought in several items that she claims I damaged. Let’s examine them and see what we find. First up: that ruined painting she was so mad about. Think you can find it?
Someone smeared fresh paint all over this painting, but look closely. It’s clear the vandal wasn’t trying to destroy the painting, only to improve it by adding a poorly done sun and clouds.
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An Honorary Award
Robert Luxmore
All the contestants’ work was impressive, but there can only be one winner. Let’s prepare the award while the judges deliberate. The medal should read: "Best of the City." Mind lending me some artifacts?
Wow. This medal really shines. Your artifacts imbued it with the power of recognition. I can’t wait to find out who the winner is.\n Now, a word from our judges!
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A Hobby for the Soul
Emma Luxmore
Uncle Rayden builds model aircraft. I convinced him to enter one into the contest, but he refuses to attend the event in person. No worries. I’ll present it myself. Can you bring me one of his models?
Thanks for bringing me this airship model. If you look closely, you’ll see the details are astounding. Uncle Rayden spends ages making these things.
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More than Art
Vera
Lucas was so excited about the talent show that he inspired me to enter, too. I’ve been working on my presentation for a while. Think you can pick my piece out from all the others?
My graffiti isn’t just a painting on the wall. It purifies the space around it. I infused my paints with particles of anti-fog crystal. It works the same as an anti-fog lamp... only more powerful.
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A Warm Light
Angélique
I also have an entry in the talent show. My perception of the world differs from your own, but I still have an appreciation for aesthetics. I hope the judges are impressed by the candle I carved. Mind finding it?
You found my carved candle. Note the precisely calculated proportions. My creative process was guided by one simple idea: that even one incapable of feeling warmth can still give it to others.
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The Colors of Nature
Loukia
I rarely attend the events the City puts on, but I know how hard the Luxmores have worked to organize this contest and have decided to enter my floral landscape. I can’t remember where I put it, though.
You like my floral landscape? Really? Well, thanks! I make tinctures out of the flowers, and use their petals for my paintings. Nature gives us the most beautiful colors.
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A Foggy Steed
Lucas Light
Everyone knows about my passion for creating fun animal shapes from the fog. I made a mustang for this talent show, but it feels like it’s missing something. Can you help me dress it up?
Thanks for putting the finishing touches on my foggy mustang. I don’t remember when I first found out about this talent, but I’ve had many years of practice at this point.
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Rays of Glory
Olivia
You and Mr. Art have done such a great job organizing this. I can’t thank you and the townspeople enough. We’re getting close, but there’s still one thing left to do before we can open: the lighting. May I borrow some artifacts?
Your artifacts cast such a beautiful light on my sculptures, especially the main piece. And yes, I finally made a sculpture of Sophia! Think she’ll like it?
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Spectacular Presentation
Ali Vazir
I convinced Mr. Art to let me make my famous mousse for Olivia’s exhibition. These little appetizers will amaze the guests... in taste and in presentation. We need a wide, flat stone to serve them on.
This stone platter will be perfect for our appetizers. Maybe not the usual choice for a serving dish, but it’s supposed to be an homage to Olivia’s sculptures, highlighting the delicate nature of the mousse in the same way Olivia transforms her stones into art.
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The Main Accessory
Mr. Art
I have the honor of being MC for the opening ceremony. I’m going to formally present Olivia to the entire gallery. I’ve ordered a top hat from Anna for the occasion. Can you bring it to me?
Thanks for getting my top hat. It’s so festive! Anna Weber makes the best hats, doesn’t she? I couldn’t imagine a better accessory to wear to the event.
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Interactive Art
Lewis Capuchin
My wife and I are doing the special effects for Olivia’s exhibition, but something’s wrong with our equipment. Can you help us set up the holographic crystals?
Thanks! Those holographic crystals should be in the right places now. My inspiration for the special effects for this event was a recent study of mirages I did. I want to capture each of Olivia’s sculptures through my camera lens as if they’re living people.
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A Couture Outfit
Fabien Delamode
I always believed Madame Olivia would come back. I’ve sewn an elegant dress for her from the measurements I kept on file. Non, non; I won’t let you admire it while it’s in the box. Find me a mannequin.
Ooh la la! The dress is perfect: blue chiffon, hand-embroidered stars... I can already imagine what people will say when they see Olivia wearing it.
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An Instrument with a History
Sophia
Oh, dearie! I can’t tell you how happy I am that my friend is finally free. I was so inspired, I wrote her a song last night. I’m thinking of performing it at the opening ceremony. Mind helping me move that grand piano into the gallery?
This grand piano is special. It was crafted by the Master of the Order of the Five, and the Collector even tuned it for me. Its music is simply magical. It will be perfect for Olivia’s big return!
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An Uplifting Melody
Alford Stone
I want to apologize to Art by giving him a rare antique trumpet from my collection, but it needs to be restored. Can I borrow some artifacts to speed up the process?
Thanks! It would’ve taken me months to restore this trumpet on my own. According to the description, the sound it produces is the voice of freedom itself. I hope Mr. Art likes it.
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A Hero of the City
Rayden Storke
So, it wasn’t witchcraft, after all. Mr. Art awakened Olivia with the spirit of independence, dispelled the fog, and opened his gallery. But it seems the Collector brought him here for more than that...
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All-Conquering Energy
Mr. Art
I can feel the energy connecting me to the past, and to Independence Day. But to free Olivia, we need a unifying force. Let’s use your artifacts to launch some festive fireworks!
Your artifacts sent the fireworks booming into the sky, and I felt the unity of the townspeople surging all around me. A radiant glow enveloped Olivia’s statue. I’m ready...\n Olivia, be free!
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A Melody of the Soul
Mr. Art
I feel a great responsibility to use my powers of freedom to save Olivia. Some music would help set the mood.
Ah, I remember now! I got this souvenir barrel organ for Olivia as a gift. The song it plays is my national anthem. I can feel its energy flowing through me.
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A Family Heirloom
Mr. Art
I’ve always felt connected to the past through my family’s heirlooms. My ancestor’s inkwell was made the same year of my country’s birth, 250 years ago. Can you find it?
This inkwell is my talisman. I feel a deep sense of pride when I use it. To me, it symbolizes freedom, and the values my family passed down through the generations.
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The Ringing of Liberty
Collector
A copper bell is needed to fine-tune the device so Mr. Art can connect with the most pivotal moment from his country’s past. There should be one nearby. Can you find it?
Thanks for finding this copper bell. Its ringing echoes the moment Mr. Art’s country declared independence, and will awaken his ancestral memory, revealing his true power.
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A Magnet for Symbols
Collector
Mr. Art carries the spirit of independence inside him. He has the rare gift of being able to draw things that symbolize freedom and then extract their power. Can you find me an olive branch?
This olive branch didn’t come to this gallery by chance. Objects representing freedom seem to manifest around Mr. Art.
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United in Strength
Collector
Somehow, Art’s letter to Olivia pierced the City’s foggy veil. That’s when I realized his gift. Can you find a bundle of arrows?
This bundle of arrows is another symbol of freedom. We’ll gather a few more to connect Art to the moment his country won its independence.
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A Vivid Feeling
Mr. Art
I’ve photographed the symbols of freedom we laid out, and I can feel the camera humming with their energy. Maybe we should strengthen it somehow before we attempt to revive her. Think your artifacts could help?
Your artifacts amplified the energy flowing through the camera. What a flash! Darn. Olivia is still a statue, but there’s a torch in her hands that wasn’t there before... just like Lady Liberty!
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A Free Observer
Mr. Art
It’s time to prepare the camera. An independent reporter gave this to me after an exhibition I put on. The lens is a little dusty. Mind cleaning it?
Thanks. The reporter who gave this to me joked it was a "freedom camera." Seems fitting we’re about to use it to free Olivia from her prison of stone.
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A Considerable Weight
Mr. Art
A photo’s composition depends on the details, and we’re still missing something to charge the camera with freedom’s energy. I know! Can you find a valuable coin from the last century?
Thank you. This coin adds a nice bit of symbolic weight to the picture. It’s a reminder that, while freedom often has a cost, independence is priceless.
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A Constellation of Liberty
Sophia
I’m confident this will work. The fog gives Mr. Art everything he needs. This time: an old flag with thirteen stars. Mind putting it in the frame?
Thanks. You just framed the first flag of American independence. According to Mr. Art, it symbolizes the pathway to liberty, with the thirteen stars representing the original thirteen colonies.
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A Creative Flight
Mr. Art
A camera charged with freedom’s energy should be able to revive Olivia from her petrification. Next, we need some eagle feathers. Have you seen any?
Thanks. These eagle feathers will make the perfect addition to our photograph. The eagle is my country’s national emblem, representing strength of spirit and the freedom of flight.
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Fighting Fire with Fire
Mr. Art
The Gorgon camera, however unusual, still creates art. If art is what bound Olivia in the first place, then maybe it can free her, too. We need to find a signet ring.
This signet ring bears a symbol of freedom. Let’s gather and photograph a few more. If we can charge an ordinary camera with freedom’s energy, maybe we can bring Olivia back.
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A Secret Place
Sophia
When I heard the news about Olivia’s exhibition, I thought my friend had miraculously returned. But it’s clear now there isn’t going to be a miracle. I’ll show you. I need some artifacts to open the doorway to her.
The secret door opened by your artifacts is designed to only open from the inside. That’s where you’ll find Olivia’s statue. I didn’t want prying eyes to see her. And I can’t even look at her without crying.
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Always Nearby
Sophia
Olivia sacrificed herself to revive me. She used the camera again so she’d be petrified in my place. Oh, dearie... this’ll be easier to explain if you bring me my embroidered beret.
This was Olivia’s favorite beret. I kept it so I’d always have something of hers to hold when I missed her. It’s been years since Olivia turned into a statue. At least now, Mr. Art knows the truth.
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A Lesson of a Lifetime
Sophia
Mr. Art’s about to hear a sad story. Olivia tried to tell me she’d lost her talent as a sculptor, but I didn’t believe her. I was dismissive of my friend’s feelings, just like this petrified flower.
This flower turned to stone that very evening. I kept it as a reminder. That was the first time Olivia and I had a serious argument, and the outcome was tragic.
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A Soothing Accessory
Sophia
Turns out no one’s seen Olivia, and the only proof of her return is this old invitation. I feel lightheaded. Can you find my bracelet?
Thanks. Touching my bracelet helps calm my nerves when I’m anxious. Olivia still isn’t back. I need to tell Mr. Art.
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A Meeting Place
Mr. Art
The truth is I haven’t searched very far for Olivia yet. She offered to meet me at the grand opening of the exhibition, and even told me the spot: by the scissors signboard. Do you know where that is?
Thanks for finding the signboard where I’m supposed to meet Olivia. Artists value their freedom, and I wouldn’t want to get off on the wrong foot with her by coming across as pushy.
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No Reason to Worry
Mr. Art
I don’t understand why you’re so worried about Olivia. Sometimes artists self-isolate to find inspiration, especially before an exhibition. There’s a tool case here somewhere. Can you find it?
Some chisels are missing from this case. Olivia probably took the essentials and went off to work on a new sculpture. I’m sure she’ll be back before the grand opening.
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Genuine Surprise
Rayden Storke
Strange. Someone may have lured Art here with a fake letter. Let’s verify the handwriting using a graphoscope. Can you use your artifacts to activate the device?
With the invitation in one slot of the graphoscope and a sample of Olivia’s handwriting from the archive in the other, your artifacts brought the device to life. Processing... Wow. 100% match!
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A Path to Art
Mr. Art
I wrote to Olivia asking to purchase some of her sculptures for my gallery, and she invited me to come see her exhibition. You can read her invitation for yourself. It’s over there in my briefcase.
See? Olivia even drew a map on the back of her letter; not to her exhibition, mind you, but to a portal. That portal is how I got here. Like I said, I was invited.
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All in Good Time
Mr. Art
Tracking Olivia down wasn’t easy; I even hired a detective. But all he could find was the parcel that the sculptor used to ship her works to New York. Please bring it here.
Yes, the parcel is empty, except for those protective molds. One is for the sculpture I found. But you can still make out the sender’s info. From: Olivia, City of Shadows.
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Freedom of Art
Mr. Art
A long time ago, I discovered a sculpture that embodied the spirit of freedom. After years of searching, I’ve finally arrived in your City to meet the sculptor. Look at this unfinished piece. What does it say to you?
This unfinished work represents artistic freedom. That’s why I’ve searched so long to find the artist who made it. Her name’s Olivia. I can’t wait to meet her.
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A Matter of Taste
Mr. Art
No, I didn’t throw those antiques away. Why would I do that? I meant to set them aside. I’m more into contemporary pieces, that’s all. If you can find the newspaper clipping, I’ll explain why I opened my gallery.
This newspaper article shows that one of my ancestors signed the Declaration of Independence. It inspired me to open an art gallery showcasing free expression.
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Nice to Meet You
Mr. Art
I’m not even open yet, and I have visitors? Welcome! I’m Mr. Art, owner of the Independent Art Gallery. You’ll be the first ones to see my brand new emblem... if I can find it, of course.
Thanks. I’ll hang this emblem by the entrance. Sorry about the mess. I just got here, and immediately had to start preparing for the exhibition.
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Artistic Records
Rayden Storke
As soon as he saw those antiques, Stone forgot about the investigation and rushed to sort through them. I found a metal filing cabinet, but it’s jammed shut. I bet your artifacts could open it.
Thanks! Your artifacts opened the filing cabinet. Hmm. There are over a hundred catalog entries for works of art inside, with descriptions and owner information...
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The Turning Point
Alford Stone
I don’t know who my competitor is, but I’m beginning to understand their plan. They’re gathering items to appeal to a wide variety of tastes and build a clientele here. See any nice antiques?
What?! Someone just... dumped these precious antiques in a big pile? How could anyone do that? I’d rather deal with witches than someone so callous.
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An Explosive Effect
Rayden Storke
Stone is quick. It would be difficult to snatch up artifacts left behind by the fog before he could get to them. Whoever his competitor is, they must be using something to drive the fog away. Let’s see what we can find.
They’re using fireworks to disperse the fog? Clever. I’ll send these to the technical department. Maybe they’ll find traces of anti-fog crystals inside.
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To Each Their Own
Alford Stone
Did my former partner return to the City to compete with me? But if it is Shirley, wouldn’t there be more contemporary art pieces here? Have you seen any?
I wouldn’t be able to tell this was contemporary art without the expensive frame. Even Shirley would have a hard time loving this piece. I doubt she’s my competitor.
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A Signature Work
Alford Stone
Rayden thinks I have a new competitor. It must be someone with an eye for fine art. I wonder if it’s Shirley, my former business partner? I saw a marble bust earlier. Can you find it?
This bust looked familiar to me. Now I know why. It’s marked with the letter "O," the signature of Shirley’s favorite sculptor, Olivia. Shirley adores her work.
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A Coveted Artifact
Alford Stone
I saw a wooden eagle emerge from the fog and wanted to grab it, but I couldn’t get to it before it was pulled into this gallery. Can you help me find it?
Yep, that’s the wooden eagle I saw. So, I was right. Someone is drawing these artifacts here before I can get my hands on them. I didn’t realize the competition was so stiff.
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A Shadow of the Past
Rayden Storke
Stone was wrong. Surprise. There’s nothing paranormal going on here. But why are artifacts being drawn out of the fog to this place? It’s like there’s some magnetic force pulling them here. I’ll write down everything we find in my report.
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New Level of Mastery
Detective
Do you remember the case of the Borgia’s treasures? I think we have missed some important details. I desperately need to find a new piece of evidence. The item I require is at the %s location, but it will be hard to find. Reach %s level to find the new evidence.
Great! Partner, you have become more and more important to my investigation. With a new rank, you will be able to find new items that were hidden from you previously.
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An Art Gallery
Alford Stone
The Palace of Muses has been abandoned for a long time, but now the entrance shows signs of suspicious activity. I’m going to wear a protective amulet, just in case. Okay, I’m ready. Let’s head inside.
It’s as I thought. The name on the sign was only a cover! It’s... \n wait! Darn. It really is an art gallery. There are fine art pieces everywhere, and a large installation under construction...
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Following Protocol
Rayden Storke
We’re one step away from entering the location. What will we find there? New mysteries of the City are waiting to be uncovered. Go on, enter!
The location is now open! Do you feel the pull of new adventures? The magic of the City is calling out to us!
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A Spectacular Sight
Mr. Black
You can see that island from miles away. Not only is it airborne... it’s enormous! Thankfully, it doesn’t look like it’s going to fall out of the sky just yet. Water is pouring down on the promenade, though. See any puddles?
You’re right. Aren’t waterfalls supposed to be noisy? These are silent, and the water is disappearing into the pavement. Whatever’s going on here, we’re likely not in any immediate danger. Let’s move closer.
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A New Life for the Heart
Callista
There is much to learn from failed love affairs. It may even be enough to repair my broken Heart. Let’s put the feelings these objects contain to good use. May I borrow some artifacts?
Your artifacts transformed the painful feelings into a perfect binding agent that fixed the crack in my Heart. I can go back to being a cupid again! The perfect love may not exist, but... does it have to? Maybe I’m not such a horrible cupid, after all.
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A Heat Source
Valerie
Callista believes her Heart, the cupid’s most important tool, broke down because of her mistakes. But they weren’t mistakes. They were lessons! If you really want to nail this down, find the kitten’s scarf.
Ooh! This scarf is so soft and warm. It’ll make a cozy bed for the Aromarium’s resident kitty. Someone gave this away to get rid of a painful memory. Do you see now how love changes over time, but never truly disappears?
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A Mature Union
Callista
My Heart cracked because I created too many instances of unhappy, failed love. But Valerie’s given me a new perspective. Have you seen a mended photo anywhere?
Yes! This photo is from my first couple’s wedding day. They went through a painful divorce, the photo was torn apart, and years later, was carefully glued back together. I see now that while you can’t regain love once it’s lost, you can learn to forgive.
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Broken Hopes
Valerie
Callista grew upset at the realization that her Heart cracked because sometimes love fades. But I will prove to her it never truly fails! Can you find me the soul jigsaw puzzle?
Thanks for finding these puzzle pieces! I made the gold piece. I painted it to show that when love falls apart, it can feel like you’re falling apart, too. But over time, you eventually learn how to feel whole again.
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A Failed Attempt
Callista
The Heart I use to create love broke because I’m a horrible cupid. At least Valerie thinks it can still be fixed. I need a sprout in a cup.
Thanks! This sprout is perfect. The cup I planted it in was a Valentine’s gift that one of my couples abandoned after they broke up. Ah! I get it now. The old becomes the soil for the new.
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An Important Skill
Valerie
Oh no. Callista’s Heart tool cracked. But why? Failures in love aren’t like other failures. Let’s look for a balloon in the Aromarium. Strong emotions can sometimes materialize there. C’mon, I’ll show you.
This balloon appeared this morning. Someone’s feelings manifested it. It means that sometimes you must let go of love rather than try to hold onto a relationship that isn’t working. But there’s a lesson in every failure.
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Rewriting the Past
Isabelle
Martha says the magical soap could indeed wash away the painful parts of my past, but... I’ve changed my mind. Without my past, I’d lose a part of myself. I have another idea. Loan me some artifacts to refill the soap gun!
Your artifacts transformed the soap bubbles into something miraculous! Now each one contains a happy memory: the laughter of a loved one, a hug that goes on just a little too long, a warm summer evening. Not a tear in sight.
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Accessibility for All
Isabelle
The visions from my childhood are a nightmare I can’t wake up from. I hope the soap we’re making can cleanse this pain from me. We need an aroma to soften those old memories. Can you find one?
Wow! The scent of a happy childhood is hard to describe. But it’s gentle and comforting. This smell transports me to a world of warm family gatherings: games, swings, bedtime stories. Mostly things I never had.
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A Product for the Soul
Isabelle
This soap needs to cleanse the soul of suffering. We’re still missing some ingredients. I read about a clay with these properties in the Aromarium recipe book, but can’t seem to find it for the life of me!
Yes, this is the clay we need. According to the recipe book, it absorbs suffering. The Aromarium’s owner sourced it from a parallel world. Perfect for our soap.
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Letting Go of Excess
Martha
Isabelle believes her magic soap will erase the painful memories from her childhood that are returning as unwanted visions. It’s not that simple, but we can still help. We need a soap knife!
Thank you. I’ve gone ahead and enchanted this soap knife. By trimming away the unnecessary parts of the soap, Isabelle can let go of unnecessary emotional burdens at the level of their most subtle energies.
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The Boiling Point
Isabelle
Martha says magic soap won’t be enough to wash away the negative energy affecting me. I’ll also need to change my beliefs about my past. There’s a device for understanding difficult emotions in the Aromarium. Can you get it?
Thanks. This device measures the emotional "temperature" of the goods in the Aromarium. My sadness feels like a flame that is constantly burning me. I should add a cooling element to the soap. Hmm... maybe menthol?
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The Weight of Being
Martha
Isabelle is suffering from nightmares about her childhood, and believes a special soap will get rid of them. Always remember that magical ingredients must be handled with care. Let’s start with some scales.
Thank you for finding these scales. You need to be precise when making soap. I’ve cast a spell to measure the weight of Isabelle’s emotions, to sort the heaviest and most harmful ones from the rest. So far, her longing seems to outweigh the others.
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A New Beginning
Valerie
We’ve got all the fragrances to make our perfume. Now, we’ll blend them into the right mix, and hopefully rekindle the couple’s dying love. I found this solvent spray in the Aromarium, but I’ll need your artifacts to apply it. May I?
Your artifacts combined the scents with their corresponding memories into a beautiful perfume. One puff, and my client’s eyes filled with tears of happiness. Her feelings are already strengthening.
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Weather in the Heart
Valerie
For our perfume to save my client’s marriage, we need one final note: the trail. And I know just the thing for it. She left her umbrella in the Aromarium after a recent rain. Can you find it?
Thanks! Yes, this umbrella is meant for two. And she used to take long walks with her husband underneath it, but now the poor thing just walks alone. The umbrella smells like fallen leaves and fresh rainfall... exactly the notes we need!
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Echoes of Joy
Valerie
It’s so fascinating giving an old love new life through the art of fragrance! I don’t have a recipe for it, but I believe this perfume will reawaken those faded feelings. I brought some tickets from the couple’s past. Oh darn, where did I put them?
Here they are. These are tickets from the fair where my client and her husband celebrated their first anniversary. They still smell like popcorn and cotton candy. Both will make excellent notes for our perfume!
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Appetizing Memories
Valerie
My client believes her favorite perfume will bring back her old feelings for her husband and strengthen their marriage, but I’m suspicious it will just evoke old memories. Let’s put it to the test. We need a tartlet.
The aroma of this tartlet awakens more than just the appetite. It also recalls sweet, joyful memories. And this was the same treat that was served at my client’s wedding. Its scent will help her relive that happy moment.
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Precious Youth
Valerie
The lady I’m helping wants to recapture the romance she felt for her husband during the early stages of their relationship. We need to build her a scent from scratch. Can you find some dried flowers?
Nice work. These dried flowers are very fragrant! I showed them to my client, and she immediately noticed they were the same type of flowers her husband gave her on their first date. Let’s extract their essence and add it to the perfume!
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An Aroma of the Past
Valerie
A local lady wants to revive her waning feelings for her husband. Her favorite perfume is what reminds her of how it was "back then," but she’s run out, and they’ve long since stopped making it. Would you bring me the empty vial?
Thank you. This vial used to contain my client’s favorite perfume. I can’t decipher the fragrance pyramid from the scent alone, but I’ll experiment with it until I make something equivalent.
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Concentrated Feelings
Professor
The flask on this apparatus contains a few carefully selected aromas: roses for deep love, tart blackberries for fiery passion, and lemons for sudden infatuation. We need your artifacts to activate it.
Your artifacts activated the device. Smell that lovely aroma? One whiff, and you, too, will fall instantly in love... with this amazing new scent. Plus, it’s good for your health.
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Vagaries of Love
Juliette
The love frenzy in the City turned out to be a cupid’s plan to save the world... it just needed some fine-tuning. Love is flowing back into the world again, and the Detective and I are officially a couple!
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A Voice of Support
Valerie
How did everyone find out about my letter to the Goddess of Love and the awful place I was in when I wrote it? I’ve received nothing but kind words ever since! Can you lend me some artifacts so I can record everyone’s affirmation on my music player?
Your artifacts turned the affirmations into lovely, emotionally resonant recordings. I feel more positive every time I listen to them! Though I have caught a couple of strange looks...
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A Therapeutic Massage
Callista
If Valerie hadn’t contacted the Goddess of Love, we wouldn’t have found the hole in the protective layer until it was too late. I’ll gift her a fragrant hand cream as a thank you. Choose one you think she’ll like!
Excellent choice! This hand cream is perfect for massaging bioactive points on the palms. It’s sure to lift Valerie’s spirits when she feels lonely.
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Attaining Zen
Cardsharp
I almost got stuck in a marriage I didn’t want because of Valerie. What happens the next time she gets upset? No, no. Cardsharp won’t allow that! I brought her a special gift. You’ll know it when you see it. Please bring it here.
Bingo! I’m going to give this anti-stress toy to Valerie. It’s the perfect remedy for boredom and melancholy. Let her see Cardsharp’s kindness, and maybe someday she’ll return the favor.
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A Best Friend
Detective
Valerie is lonely? What about us? Or her best friend, Eddie the ferret? Maybe we can remind her. I printed a photo of her with Eddie, but I can’t remember where I put it. Can you find it for me, buddy?
Thanks, buddy. These photos of Valerie and Eddie are funny, aren’t they? Nothing soothes the soul like time with your friends, even if they have paws and a tail... especially if they have paws and a tail!
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Creative Work
Juliette
I understand Valerie’s feelings of loneliness. While Callista tries to find her a decent match, I’ll teach her how to start her day with self-care. How about breakfast for one?
Breakfast for one is a nice ritual to start the day. Working in the Mistress’s mansion, I rarely get a moment’s rest, and being able to eat my breakfast in solitude is priceless to me.