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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Basalt's Durability
Rayden Storke
I saw the head of a deity made of stone here somewhere. Carlos says it's basalt, a mineral of volcanic origin. Let's check how the locket's power is going to affect it. Find the basalt statuette for the experiment.
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Sandstone's Reliability
Carlos Light
For the experiment, I have an ancient contraption I traded with the scavengers - millstones. I hope they can withstand the locket's power and charge with some anti-fog energy. Bring the millstones, I left them at the door.
These millstones are made of durable sandstone. Let's try to awaken the anti-fog properties in this mineral during the experiment with the locket.
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Granite's Hardness
Carlos Light
For the experiment, we need to collect the most persistent minerals. I'm counting on the fact that the locket's power won't destroy them, but instead give them some anti-fog properties. We should definitely test granite - it's avery hard stone. I have a granite statuette, look around.
You found my little granite sphinx. It's thousands of years old, yet it's still as good as new. Let's see if granite can withstand the energy of the locket.
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Negative Result
Carlos Light
So, Rayden's locket contained some kind of energy that has released and changed the crystals. Now we need to check how they affect the fog. Bring me the trap, a fog sample is locked up in it.
There was a substantial sample of fog, but now it's gone. The trap is reliable - it's one of the Collector's inventions. That means the locket's energy destroyed the fog. Unbelievable!
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Energy Charge
Carlos Light
I don't see any other source except the locket from where the energy could have erupted, but that's absurd. Let's look at the crystals modified by its energy wave. Find my refractometer.
Judging by the refractometer's readings, the anti-fog crystals' nature has changed. I'd venture to suggest that they've been recharged... by at least one thousand percent!
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Great Change
Carlos Light
Are you all right? Some strange energy wave swept through the workshop when I tried to test Rayden's locket. There were some exhausted crystals lying here. Did you see where they went?
Are you sure you found the same defunct anti-fog crystals? No, I believe you. It's just that now they look... different.
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Durability Test
Carlos Light
Take a look, the locket isn't just shaped like an apple - it is an pple, only made of metal... or stone. I can't determine by eye. We need to try and affect this material. Pass me the punch stamps.
I'll preff with this punch stamp here... Monsters and Defenders, what was that?! A lightning bold? It was as if I were in the epicenter of an explosion... but nothing was destroyed.
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Exquisite Workmanship
Carlos Light
Rayden's brought me quite an intersting locket. He was hesitating so much when he gave it to me, as if he didn't want to part with it. Well, let's try and run a quick analysis to find out what makes this small locker so heavy. We'll need a ball vise, look for it.
This bullseye vise is very convenient for holding jewelry. Hmm, what exquisite workmanship! I don't know who made this locket, but they were a real master.
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Help from Nowhere
Kira Woodville
To get information about Jacob, we'll need help. Perhaps the recipient sitting on the other side of the pneumatic tubes will answer you. But to send a message, we need capsules. Search for the Mail Machine, it must be here.
Pneumatic mail capsules are usually stored in mail machines so that they don't lie around. Let's get a capsule from the Mail Machine.
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Someone on the Other Side
Kira Woodville
Many in the Upper City don't believe that the department's pipes lead somewhere. But I know for sure that there's a recipient on the other side. And he knows a lot. To send a capsule, you'll need a token. Will you look for it?
With this token, we'll be able to send a message and learn about Jacob's fate. The token serves as a sort of payment instead of coins.
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Complex Cipher
Mr. Black
Soon we'll find out who is behind these threats. The contents of the backpack will lead us to its owners! To pick the combination lock on the backpack, I'll use Jefferson's Disks. Now, where are they? Help me find them.
Thank for the help, I've got it now! So, Jefferson's Disks rotate on the axis... The logic's clear to me. Now I'll twist here... I've obtained the combination! Let's check.
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Iron Ink
Mr. Black
Have you noticed that some of the symbols in the message are rough? I guess they're written in ink containing iron chips. Let's try to find the ones we need using a Search Magnet. I had one somewhere around here. Let's look for it now.
Thank you, this magnet you found helped me reveal the iron symbols. Now we need to determine their correct sequence and enter them into the combination lock on the backpack.
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A Tip from the Post Office
Mr. Black
Instead of focusing on the case you suggest using the pneumatic mail to hopefully get an answer in a special capsule? Hmm, maybe this is a reasonable idea. The ones we are looking for may be on the other side. Let7s find a capsule.
I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself! We were sent a capsule with a clue. It's a sheet with strange symbols on it. Is it the combination to the fugitive's backpack?
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Dangerous Mineral
Mr. Black
I received a letter, where its authors dared to advise me not to pry into other people's affairs! Whoa re these ignorant people? Maybe Scavengers hanging around t he Rift? Let's exmine the evidence - the Mineral Fragment - using a geological magnifying glass. Pass it to me.
Yes, this is ecactly the Geological Magnifier we need! Let's take a look... So, I see a cut on the dark rock... It was mined in the fog zone! This mineral is still dangerous.
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The First Clue
Mr. Black
I remember that during the chase one of the characters dropped something. It looks similar to a piece of mineral. This clue will lead us to whoever is threatening me. Let's find that Mineral Fragment.
Among all the dusty stones on the edge of the fog, you found the exact Mineral Fragment we need! It has a strange glow - perhaps it's not safe!
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New Clue
Carlos Light
I remember being pleased: I caught a lot of fireflies in the jar containing the bait. I wanted to close it so they wouldn't fly away... And that's where my memory lapses again. You're a search genius: please find another clue.
This lid is similar to the one I closed the jar of firefiles with. Wait... I didn't close it! I suddenly heard someone's footsteps, I dropped the lid in surprise, and it rolled away.
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Bright Thought
Carlos Light
What was attracted by my bait? Midges, butterflies... The fog causes little harm to insects. It seems that yesterday I thought about it, and a bright idea flashed in my mind... Oh, it just flashed again! It's not an idea, but an insect. Catch it!
This is a special Sparkling Firefly. See how bright it shines? The light is even stronger in the dark. And when there are a lot of them... So yesterday it seems I left everything and went to catch fireflies!
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Strange Feeling
Carlos Light
So, yesterday I was studying a weak crystal... Why do I have a memory lapse as if I've been out in the fog? something unusual happened, I can feel it. We must find something that doesn't fit the situation.
You're right, this saucer with butterflies doesn't relate to my scientific work. Although... I remember that I made bait for insects so they wouldn't distract me from my research.
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Scientific Data
Carlos Light
You see, I don't only clean the lamps, I also do some research. I'm trying to find out how to replace the crystals. Their stock is stolen, and the remaining crystals in the lamps are gradually dying out. In the observation diary, I wrote that yesterday I investigated some kind of radiation. Let's look for the device I used.
You're a genius! I used the Polariscope to study the properties of a certain light source. I'll check the testimonies now, they might be imortant.
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Great Society
Rayden Storke
Who would've thought that the Fellowship's story is also the story of Carlos! Thus, we're one step closer to obtaining the statute. Carlos said he decided to make the Fellowship great, and he needed a coat of arms for this. Let's look for it!
These are the first sketches of the Fellowship's Coat of Arms. Carlos drew them himself to attract people. He clearly succeeded... But then the fog overwhelmed us again.
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Sad News
Carlos Light
My memory is becoming clearer. Soon we will know the whole Fellowship's history and get the statute! The records of the Master Lamplighter's assistant mention dim lamps... What does that mean? Let's look for such a lamp: maybe it will give us a clue.
As soon as I touched the lamp, my memory started to return... Every lamp in the City dimmed because the Master Lamplighter was gone and there was no one to take care of them.
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Hero's Assistant
Rayden Storke
At this rate we'll soon retrieve the statute of the Fellowship! So, we've learned that the Master Lamplighter saved the boy who later became his assistant. Let's look for items belonging to the boy. Maybe they'll give us more information?
This bag is full of tools, but all of them are small, as if made for a child's hand. It seems that the rescued boy desperately wanted to help the Master Lamplighter. There are records...
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Records of a Genius
Rayden Storke
To open the box containing the Fellowship's statute, we'll need to find items from the organization's past. After the Collector's departure, the maintenance of all the lamps fell to the Fellowship. Many lamplighters learned this thanks to the notes of this famous explorer of the City. Let's inspect the stash with these records, maybe they'll tell us something.
A hidden stash in the book, that's very resourceful! Look, there's information about the Master Lamplighter. Let's read it...
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Useful Invention
Carlos Light
We will soon find the statute of the Fellowship. When the first lamps were developed, the question of maintenance arose. The Master Lamplighter did all of this: he repaired the glass, recharged the crystals... We have his Portable Measuring Device somewhere.
With a Portable Measuring Device you can find out how much light is left in the crystal and how long it'll last without recharging. All lamplighters have one.
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Historical Treasures
Rayden Storke
The Fellowship of Lamplighters' statute is hidden, but there are marks on items from the Fellowship's history that'll lead us to it. What could be ore important to their history than the first every lamp's prototype? Let's take a look at it.
Just as I thought, the prototype of the first lamp also has a mark. We're very close to finding the Fellowship's statute!
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Unexpected Help
Carlos Light
We will find the statute of the Fellowship, I'm sure of it. when the Collector realized that crystals alone were not enough to fight the fog, the Master Lamplighter came to his aid and helped him create some special glass. Find this glass and I'll explain.
This is the Experimental Glass for the first lamps. The Master Lamplighter designed them with the Collector to enhance the light of the crystals.
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Weak Crystals
Carlos Light
Thank you for helping me look for the Fellowship's statute. At the beginning of the war with the fog, the Collector obtained the first crystals somehow. There were no lamps back then, so the Collector used crystals in a frame. I saw one somewhere... It's made to look like a pendant.
These first crystals emitted very little light and didn't help much against the fog. Take a look... There's something scratched on the rim. That's clearly a symbol that'll help us find the statute!
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The First Crystal
Rayden Storke
Carlos is looking for the Fellowship of Lamplighters' statute. We should help him because the statute contains important information about the fog. Lamplighters always leave marks and signs - I used to do so myself. I'm sure that if we find the things that are important to the Fellowship, we'll be able to find the statute. Carlos mentioned a Crystal Sample, let's look for it.
This Crystal Sample is very old, and its light can no longer disperse the fog. I wouldn't be surprised if this is one of the first crystals found by the Collector.
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Information
Kira Woodville
It's believed that some of the department's pneumatic pipes are special. If you send a gift through them, you can get information or even rare artifacts in response. If you're lucky, you will receive news from your friend Jacob by sending items in a capsule that are related to him. Let's try do you have his photo?
You've found his ID Card? If Jacob was assigned this card, it means that he really has been in the City before.
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Memories of Care
Kira Woodville
We'll be able to help Carlos return the memories of his family. The Security Service had specific rules to follow in case the fog ever surrounded your house. Surely Carlos taught the children these rules. Look for some kind of instruction manual.
Carlos folded the instructions into a paper house so that little Lucas learned the safety rules while playing with him. Smart! Carlos is a good father.
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Memories of Kindness
Carlos Light
I can't let myself forget my children! Lucas and Vera wanted to stay in our house when I moved here for work. But they gave me a key with their address so that I could visit them. Help me find this key.
My lovely children attached their address to the keychain. They knew I might forget it because of the fog's proximity. I visited them every day and spent my nights in the Workshop.
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Place with Beautiful Songs
Carlos Light
We will soon understand where the criminals went. On the last piece of the recording, they were talking about a singer. Remember someone saying: "Sings like a siren. Maybe it's the microphone?" I think we should look for a microphone.
I wanted to make a walkie-talkie out of this Microphone so that the lamplighters would have the means to communicate. But there's too much background noise in the fog. It's all right, I'll think of something else.
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Warm Mark
Fabien Delamode
If we're collecting items that Anna's hands often touched, then let's add an iron. She's a very nest girl, and her outfits have always been well sewn and ironed to perfection. A charcoal iron should be somwhere nearby.
Yes, this is exactly the iron Anna used... while she still had her soul with her. I hope we can fix my involuntary slip-up and that Angelique's sacrifice won't be in vain.
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Clear Imprint
Angelique
Thank you, Fabien. We need to use everything we can to increase the chances of saving Anna. Let's collect the items she often used that have the imprint of her energy on them. For example, a set of sewing tools. Look around, where can it be?
You found the craftswoman's box - a set of sewing tools that Anna used daily. When she retrieves her stolen soul, she'll be able to do what she loves again.
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Chances of Success
Fabien Delamode
Ooh la la, Angelique, my love, I never dissuaded you from this suicide! Oh well, I will help you save Anna and redeem myself by suffering. I saw what the Puppeteer did to increase the chances of success. We need Anna's sewing machine.
Anna used to spend all day at this sewing machine, so it's probably absorbed some of her energy. The Puppeteer used such charged items to make his equipment work better. I hope we can do it too.
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Commercial Amulet
Cardsharp
My dearest friend, I know exactly what you need to find. Look for the Pixiu, the Lion Dragon. I'm sure it's enough to complete the collection. This is a very advantageous animal. Something will come to poor Cardsharp...
Excellent, you found the Pixiu! They say the Lion Dragon has a great sense for gold and silver, and attracts wealth to itself and wards off misfortune. The Pixiu is also the keeper of merchants. After all the rituals, I'll be allowed to keep the Pixiu, right? I really need a guardian...
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Place with Coffee
Rayden Storke
We'll be able to find out where the criminals went if we analyze the tape recording. It mentions the place where coffee is served. Pretty vague... Well, let's try to find a Coffee Maker.
Carlos's old Coffee Maker! Oh, now I really want coffee... just like the man in the recording. But it's not the time to relax, we need to finish the investigation first.
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Place Without Weapons
Mr. Black
We need to find out where the criminals went. The criminals mentioned that weapons are prohibited in this place. Yet I presume they want to slip inside with homemade knives disguised as mechanisms. I know these kind of knives. Search for them in the post office amongst the confiscated items.
If you fold such a knife, it looks like a magnifying glass used by scavengers. But these tricks won't work on me.
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Touching Memories
Carlos Light
To return the memories of my family, help me find the items related to them. My daughter Vera is also a mechanic, she made me a special Signaling Watch. But where is it?
I can't believe I almost lost this watch! Vera attached a signaling light to it so that I could be seen in the fog while patrolling. She is a real jack-of-all-trades!
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Place for the Elite
Kira Woodville
We won't solve the case of the crystals' theft unless we know where the criminals went. In the recording, there was a phrase about the elite dropping into the place. Well, in that case, let's find something expensive.
These cufflinks are not only expensive, they also have the Security Service's coat of arms on them. That is they're particularly popular with the elite. A good find!
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Happy Memories
Rayden Storke
Carlos and I are good friends, so I want to help him get the memories of his family back. I remember that he has two children. He constantly pampered his son and gave the boy a lot of toys. We should look for one of them.
Yes, yes, I remember this airplane very well! I helped Carlos make it myself. What happened to the boy, why did he leave his favorite toy?
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Sad Memories
Carlos Light
Kira is a very kind girl, even though she seems, um... What's the word... "Strict"! She agreed to help me recover my memory. But this will also require your help in finding things related to my most important memories: memories of my family. Help me find my Double Ring, the foundation of family life.
Two rings from thie one: the first is mine, and the second belonged to my late wife. I'd like to always remember her. Lora was a wonderful woman...
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Scavengers' Gathering Place
Carlos Light
To find out where the criminals went, we need to collect everything they mentioned in the recording. On the tape, they were talking about the "gathering place for scavengers." Scavengers are a special group in the City who go through the fog. They're known for their inventions. By the way, I had a stalker monocle somewhere...
I studied this monocle once. I thought about using its lens for anti-fog lights, but nothing came of it. Now we'll put the monocle to good use.
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Marked by a Sign
Kira Woodville
We'll soon find out what happened on the night of the theft. We need to find something with the same sign as the one on Carlos Light's hand, then find out why he changed his route on the day the crystals were stolen. Look, the same sign is depicted on that wall. Maybe there's something there? Let's take a look.
What a compact safe! On its bottom, the same lamp symbol is displayed. This is clearly the thing that we need. But how will we find the code for the lock? Hmm, why is there a half-erased number here? What does it mean?
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Drawing Experiments
Mr. Black
The case of the theft has become more complicated. Carlos Light couldn't have committed the theft while he was unconscious. But changing his route is suspicious, so he could be an inside man. Let's copy the sign from his hand while it's still there and look for something with the same marking.
The sign is almost erased, but I can just make it out. It looks like a lamp. Hmm, who would've doubted. A lamplighter, a lamp... I hope this isn't just a pretty picture.
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Information Integrity
Mr. Black
It's common practice among lamplighters to make marks and signs for themselves. But his memory won't recover simply by looking at the symbol. We need to find something else marked with it. There will be information about why Carlos Light changed his route near it. Let's draw the sign first. Surely there's paper in the post office...
Carlos Light! Give me your hand. Keep it straight so that we can see the sign clearly.
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Crucial Recording
Mr. Black
I want to figure out what happened on the night of the theft and who is to blame. But an empty tape recorder only confirms Carlos Light's guilt. Why did he hide the tape? The box is full of reels. It'll take time to find the right one. Your help wouldn't hurt.
The date on this reel coincides with the date the lamp crystals were stolen. So this is the one! We need to listen to the recording and write down everything we hear.
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Tricky Lock
Rayden Storke
We're getting closer to finding out what happened on the night of the theft. I know how to open the box of tape recorder reels: I helped Carlos make it. As I recall, a copy of the key was made for the Security Service. If we're lucky, it may still be in the post office.
Yes, that's the key! Since the box of lamplighters' records contains crucial information, the lock was designed to be tricky. We're very lucky to find the key.
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Unexpected Find
Mr. Black
The crystals have been stolen, and the suspect remembers nothing. He did record his entire shift with a tape recorder though. This is our chance to find out what happened. Let's look around: maybe there's a box of reels somewhere. Surely the one we need will be among them.
The City is on your side after all. I wouldn't have found this tiny box of reels alone. But it's locked, and I don't see a key nearby...
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Vindication Opportunity
Carlos Light
I knew where the crystals where. And I actually patrolled near the post office on the night of the theft. But what happened? My body is full of bruises, and my head is in a mist... I remember! On patrols, I always take my Tape Recorder. Find it, the records will shed light on this case.
I remember this recorder... I'm sure I turned it on that night to record everything. But where is the tape? There's only empty reels here... Has this all been for nothing?
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Opportunity to Steal
Mr. Black
I'm pretty sure Carlos Light is guilty of stealing the lamp crystals. But to make sure of this, we need to find out if he had the opportunity to steal them. He knew where the crystals were, but I didn't tell him the combination to the safe. Did Carlos find it out? Look for the Access List, and we'll see...
This is a list of people who have requested the combination to the safe from the Security Service. Look, Carlos Light is among them! This proves he had the opportunity to commit the theft.
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Motive
Kira Woodville
We need to find out what happened on the night the anti-fog crystals were stolen. I sCarlos Light really involved in this? Even if he has lost his memory, we can find out a lot by examining his belongings. Perhaps some of them will awaken his memories. Let's start with the motive. Look for something to determine it.
The vintage projector still contains the slides of Carlos's children. Mr. Black said they are now in a house covered by the fog. That's the motive: to save his children by stealing the lamp crystals!
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Lamp's Heart
Kira Woodville
It's not easy assembling these lamps; the main problem is the crystals inside. We don't know where to find them, and a lamp without a crystal is useless against the fog. Fortunately, we have the crystal that you found at the Dock. All we need now is a stand to place it on.
This stand allows the crystal inside the lamp to rotate so that the light can disperse evenly in all directions. Your lamp turned out fine, even for the Fellowship of Lamplighters!
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Conveniest Supplement
Rayden Storke
After the Collector's departure, the secret of creating anti-fog lamps was lost. Still, Mr. Light managed to upgrade their design. He supplemented the lamps with hangers and covers to protect the hands from crystals' emanations. Look for a Lamp Cover, it'll come in handy.
I will fasten this cover to the lamp's frame so that you can comfortably hold it with one hand. The lamp will still be very light.
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Glassblowing Mastery
Mr. Black
The fog is our most dangerous enemy. That's why the lamps created by the Collector are so important. But the secret of his lamps was lost when he disappeared. We took great pains to reproduce his lamp glass design. Ordinary glass just doesn't work - we need something special.
This Special Glass allows the light from the crystal to disperse efficiently. It was sent to me from the Security Service building before it was covered by the fog.
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Solid Base
Kira Woodville
During the flight, Rayden explained the anti-fog lamps' design to me. So I'll help you. The frame is the foundation of any lamp. Look for one in the Lamplighter Workshop. We're lucky it wasn't covered by the fog. It's already taken away most of the City from us.
A strong frame will ensure the crystal inside the lamp is protected from mechanical damage. It's great that we managed to find a fairly reliable design.
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Complex Device
Mr. Black
As soon as we assemble the lamp, we can continue the investigation. We can't proceed without it. Assembling a lamp is not easy: it has a complex structure. We'll need a drawing of one.
You managed to find the drawing of the lamp's frame. Hold it tight so you don't lose it. Without it, even an experienced lamplighter couldn't assemble the lamp correctly.
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A Pile of Feathers
Juliette
Detective told me that you're looking for an original hat. Look for a hat with feathers or flowers. Perhaps this magnificent decoration is what surprised Detective.
I'm sure that hat I found belongs to a lady of high society. Unfortunately, the Detective said that the style isn't the same as the one that belongs to the mysterious stranger from the Hotel.
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Deceitful Softness
Juliette
I don't see the Mistress's Embroidered Pillow anywhere! Oh god! Maybe they suffocated her with it and then took it so as not to leave any evidence! Find the pillow, please; my heart is heavy thinking it's gone.
You found the Embroidered Pillow, but it's torn to pieces! What's with this insane beast?
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Striking Sight
Valerie
If Alex takes the guitar, I must also dress appropriately. I have a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, but a striking Glowing Wig needs to be found.
If I wear a wig I'll look like a cheerleader. I'll add a drop of perfume so I'll definitely blow him away!
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Spiritual Purity
Detective
To become friends with the fiery phoenix, we need the help of the Qilin, the one-horned dragon. Not everyone can see this Son of the Dragon, but the City obviously favours you. Find the Qilin. I think you'll succeed.
That's the Qilin! It's not every day you see such a rare beast... By its appearance you wouldn't think this animal is a vegetarian! Imagine, the Qilin doesn't eat living things and only eats lovely grass. It's also able to walk on water, and when treading on the grass it doesn't even flatten it. Such a gentle lamb...
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Bearer of Wisdom
Conductor
Hey, pal, I know something about Chinese tradition and the Sons of the Dragon. At one time, I even wanted to put up a commemorative stone slab at the station with a Turtle Dragon called the Bixi. This wise ally will surely help us find a common language with the phoenix. Find the Bixi and we're sure to learn something important.
Here it is - the Turtle Dragon, Bixi! It's the embodiment of wisdom and longevity. Look, it bears a stone slab with the words: "The strong overcome obstacles, but only the wise go all the way." I can't argue. It's very important, as there's no path without smarts.
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Piece of Care
Empress
During the holidays, I felt especially sad, because our family could not celebrate together. But I used to leave some holiday treats for Yui, mentally sending her wishes for happiness and health. Can you see a mooncake over there? Bring it.
I used to always divide the mooncake into four parts, because there were four of us in the family... even if there were only three in the place. In my mind, Yui was always with us.
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The Way Back
Angelique
I spent a lot of time in the fog and found everything I needed to save Anna. But her life energy is leaving her, and we need to fuyyr. I have assembled the energy circuit according to the Puppeteer's notes. Harp Fabien activate it like he did last time.
Thanks to this energy circuit, Fabien will start to reverse the process of mannequin animation, and Anna's soul will return to her from my heart crystal. Now I will double-check everything again, and we will be ready to begin.
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Wind of the Past
Angelique
I know how to finally convince you that I have been in the fog, Mr. Black. The house with red windows was locked, but the others were open. There I found abandoned belongings. Look at that fan over there, it should interest you.
This old fan stood opposite the door. It was probably used to drive away the advancing fog. Turn the fan over - there are initials on its base. They are familiar to you, are they not?
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Under Divine Protection
Empress
Mei wore clothes with the symbol of the Azure Dragon, and for Yui I secretly sewed a hat in the shape of a tiger's head and asked my divine patron, the White Tiger, to invisibly protect her since I couldn't do it myself. Find the hat, it will confirm my words.
Nobody every wore this hat, yet its mere existence proves that, although I was not there for her, I always tried to take care of my second daughter.
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Pleasant Surprise
Valerie
What do you think, maybe we should make a fun surprise for Alex at the party? He remembers almost nothing and that's why he's in a bad mood. Maybe we should give him a guitar?
Wow! This is a guitar for a professional musician. I'm always amazed at your ability to find whatever is needed!
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Mysterious Mask
Valerie
There's something missing to make a real impact at the party. Some sort of personal touch... Maybe we should have masks? I will look like a very mysterious lady. That should interest Alex.
I can't find the words to thank you! I'm really looking forward to the party. This mask makes me look so mysterious...
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Lucky Guide
Martha
Now for the most difficult part... In order to make the doll embody the girl herself, we need to find Mary's blood. The spirits told me that a lucky horseshoe can help find it, so we'll need to find the horseshoe.
Take hold of the horseshow and be sure to memorise which place comes to mind first. That's where we'll find the blood.
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First Steps
Empress
When Mei began to stand on her little legs, I gave her two pair of soft shoes. It might seem that I was accustoming my daughter to abundance, but I was only trying to fill the empty half of my heart. Find the second pair of shoes, let Yui know that she has always been part of the family.
These shoes with a cat's face on the toes help babies stand on their own as confidently as a cat. I wished that for both of my girls.
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Pillow Cache
Detective
The amulet was hidden in a pillow so the thief cut open all of them. Only a straight razor could make such clean cuts. There must be one around here somewhere.
Pricey little thing. And there's an interesting engraving on the razor - the letter C with cards all around it.
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Breaking and Entering
Detective
The window leads into a corridor... so the thief would've had to open the door to the room, too. You see those distinctive scratches next to the keyhole? He must have used some kind of special thieves' tool. We need to find it.
You found a curved needle? Yes, this could be used to unlock the door. We have a resourceful thief on our hands!
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How did he climb up?
Detective
Well I'll be! What a great start! But getting up to the second floor must have been tough. The thief would have needed a rope or a ladder.
You found some rope? That's definitely a clue! It looks like our version of events is accurate.
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In Search of Clues
Detective
That means the thief got into the grounds through the gate. But how did he get inside the Manor? He couldn't have gone through the front door, that would be too risky. We need to take a look around and see if there are any clues.
You found a handprint on a second-floor window? It must belong to the thief! Let's add it to the case file.
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Pirate Story
Isabelle
Maybe this anomaly was triggered by the Voice Recorder. Don't forget an anomaly can be summoned with a particular item. I'll try to figure out what is required to summon the Sinister Shadows. I have evidence that the first anomaly of this kind was conjured by an old pirate named Flint the Kraken Slayer. He wrote letters to his beloved wife in octopus ink... A tragic story, but the Shadows must have appeared with the ink. If only we could find some...
A vial monogrammed "F" - sea robbers are clearly fond of exquisite things. Let's try to summon the Sinister Shadows.
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Tricky Hearts
Cardsharp
The Seven of Hearts is quite symbolic! It means we should start our search with this suit. Take another look in the cafe; maybe the remaining Hearts are hidden there, too.
Six, Eight, Nine, Ten... It seems the City itself sent you to me! Only the Top Hearts are left! You haven7t found them in the Cafe, right? Hmm... Where could the Collector have hidden them?
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Fireprrof Artifact
Martha
The Huntress is very brave, but, despite her strength of spirit and courage, she is still mortal. I want to help her and create a protective amulet. To start with, I need a fiery Salamander that will protect the Huntress from fire. I saw this amulet in the City somewhere. Please get it.
Wonderful. I will take this Salamander's energy for the foundation of the talisman and create an amulet for protection from fire.
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Rune of Silence
Isabelle
Thank you, Valerie. Now I know what we encountered. This anomaly is known as Sinister Shadows. It's a bit like Night Terrors, but even more dangerous. However, the way to deal with it was found long ago as it causes much trouble to treasure hunters. You can banish it using the Rune of Silence but Martha doesn't have it. You might find it in the Manor House but the Mistress is unlikely to part with it willingly, so you'd better sneak in at night.
According to the anomaly description, the Rune of Silence looks exactly like that. Let's hope the Mistress won't notice its loss. It's hight time we cleansed the City of the Sinister Shadows.
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Where is Isabelle?
Valerie
Your friend Isabelle might know something about those Sinister Shadows. By the way, where is she? Hopefully, she and Martha already know about the anomaly and are looking for a solution. Shall we visit Martha and maybe you can introduce me to Isabelle?
Here is the anomaly withness. Isabelle was about to look for you, but the ball comes to the player. Please tell us what you've seen.
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City Hall is closed
Valerie
Hey, be careful! Sinister Shadows have appeared in City Hall. It's a new and very dangerous anomaly. Dark shadows roam the corridors and their tentacles bring back dreadful memories from the past. It's as if your body is seized with terror and you just want to run away! Go see for yourself if you want!
I told you so! I'm scared out of my mind. Okay, maybe not out of my mind but I'm really frightened. It's like a horror movie in there, only worse.
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To the catacombs!
Isabelle
The burning bandages are soaked in a special fluid, but that's not the reason it's so hard to put out the fire. The Mummy itself turned into fire, contray to all the rules of nature. You can only end its monstrous existence by reminding it what it was. The liquid used to turn the dead into a mummy will extinguish the fire.
You are lucky to be with me; I know these passages like the back of my hand. I remember finding an empty tomb for the first time: I was terribly surprised. Look, the pitcher is there, and it's almost full. Don't be afraid, there's nobody here. Mummies rose and went to the City long before we came.
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Femme Fatale
Valerie
I'm planning to get changed again during the party and assume the role of a vampire femme fatale. I'll need a new, beautiful and Elegant Dress. You always know where something might be found. Will you help me?
Oh, what a dress! I've never worn one like it! I must try it on immediately!
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Water as a weapon
Martha
I didn't expect our brave Huntress to be so terrified of a telepathic call. You nearly jumped to the ceiling and dropped your... musket? I hope you'll be braver with the Mummy. As for water, I'm sure the Conductor would have tried that. If it was so simple he'd walk among us, bragging about his heroism. There's something different here, but what? I advise you to ask Isabelle - she knows a lot about the history of Egypt.
Yes, I've heard about the Mummy, my heart goes out to you - it won't be easy to deal with.
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Ruined Handbag
Detective
I wonder how the thief got into the Manor? Recently, Juliette complained that while she was walking, someone cut her handbag open and stole the key to the Manor House Gate. I think the thief might have used a shapened coin. We need to find it!
I was right! You see how sharp the coin's edge is? You can hide a tool like this between your fingers easily.
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Conductor under lock and key
Huntress
What is that new monster?! My, it's a Fire breathing Mummy! You wouldn't lose this beastie at night, she's like a walking torch! She's blocked the entrance to the Station and she won't let anyone pass her. The poor Conductor was locked up at his place of work. Not only that, a City newcomer could come to the Station, unknowingly fall into the mummy's clutches and become grilled. I think I know what to do... Let's visit Martha - I'll tell you everything on the way.
The City is very logical, although not everyone will catch its logic. It's especially true for the interaction of elements and substances. For instance, the Iron Gargoyle can be banished with a magnet, the Fire Fury can be put out with water... The Fire Mummy probably fears water, too, but before we risk approaching it too closely, I'd like to seek Martha's advice.
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Magic Stabiliser
Martha
We're at the entrance to the mysterious Laboratory. Don't forget to watch your back. We may run into dangerous anomalies. We don't want to be reduced to nothing in the blink of an eye, do we? Are you ready? Now you can bravely corss the threshold!
Here we are in the Laboratory of Time. Just look at all of these devices around us! Luminous crucibles, astrolabes, mysterious telescopes, sparkling clocks whose sand pours from the bottom up... I've brought a dried rose that I found on the table. The bud blossoms and comes to life in my hands. I feel like time is flowing through my skin and over my face like an ocean breez. I have the feeling that time rules over everything here. Maybe the owner of this laboratory found a way to control it? I think this place is the primary cause of the anomalies in the City. We need to look around here more closely.
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Perfect Couple
Empress
Although Mei grew up alone, she always preferred paired toys. I encouraged her inclination, for I saw this as a good omen: that one day my girls could be together again. Look around, is there any of Mei's favorite dolls nearby?
You brought the very toys Mei loved the most, thank you. These are twin dolls, and I was very happy when she played with them.
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Maternal Memories
Empress
I could not and did not want to erase from my memory the day I had two daughters. Yui, I used to cry into the embroidered cover in which you were wrapped right after your birth. If I am telling the truth, may the divine partrons reveal this treasure of mine. Look, there it is!
Sometimes I laid this cover next to Mei when she slept, imagining that both of my daughters were with me. It was a weak consolation, but it was all I had... That and peace in the empire.
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Dog-scootering
Huntress
For those that like excitement, we can organise dog-scootering - another type of sport. It involves riding scooters which are also drawn by dogs. By the way, dog-scootering is completely safe; if you have the right set of skills and training of course. Find me the right kind of Scooter, and I'll demonstrate it to you personally.
See - the Scooter is completely safe. Everything will depend on the pulling power of the dog.
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The Favourite Comb
Juliette
Yesterday night, before bed, I was combing the Mistress's hair with an old, hand-made comb like I always do; but today, after everything that happened, I don't see it on her vanity table. Monsieur, please find it.
You found the Old Comb in a far corner of the room? Strange... Why would the Mistress throw her things about like that?
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Dog Bicycle
Huntress
I propose bikejoring as way to train the dogs further. It's a sport where bicycle riders are drawn along by dogs. Your task is to find an appropriate Bicycle. I'd just like to ask you not to get anything exotic from the beginning of the 20th century. We need a standard road bike.
Oh, I see you did what I asked - you found a Bicycle without any extras. Danke schon.
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Ribbons and Bows
Isabelle
So, we're looking for the headwear of the mysterious inhabitant of the Hotel. I saw a coquettish hat with a puffy bow on the terrace. Perhaps this is it?
Unfortunately, the Detective didn't recognise the Hat with a Bow as the Hotel stranger's headwear. I wonder what kind of hat he did see?
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We Begin the Investigation
Detective
This Hotel doesn't look abandoned! A woman's silhouette in a strange hat flashed by me. Let's try to find her hat on the terrace. The mysterious Hotel guest will return for it and then we can talk. Intuition tells me it will shed light on the cause of the ink rain!
What did you bring? A Straw Hat? No, it's too plain, nothing like the headwear of the stranger from the Hotel.
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With the Wind at your Back
Huntress
Now you need to find and select a cart. Everything's down to individual preference.
Mein Gott! This is a proper chariot! No, no, it will suit us of course.
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Dog Harnesses
Huntress
Large dogs like the ones Cardsharp has, need to pull serious loads. I propose that we try Dog-carting - a riding sport where dogs are harnessed to load-bearing carts. For fun you can sit in the cart as well. If you like this idea, then we'll need to choose a harness for every dog. Try to do that.
Yes, these harnesses are very comfortable - they are light and firm.
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Exquisite Accessories
Valerie
I can now transform into a business-lady for Alex. However, to make the image complete I need some accessories. Round Earrings, perhaps? Will you help find them?
These earrings are lovely! I'm so grateful!
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Keeper of Decency
Valerie
I dug around the archives at City Hall and found another interesting Son of the Dragon called the Hou. This beast is considered to be a creature of the heavens. Its purpose is to monitor the emperor's conduct! Wow, what an honour, right? Let's find the Hou. Such an ally will be very useful to us.
Oh, what a cute little animal... I mean, Son of the Dragon. You know, once upon a time the Hou carried around the princess, who was the earthly embodiment of the goddess Guanyin! It would have been amazing to fly on a dragon... Ah, wishful thinking...
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Look at the past!
Detective
The fabric of time over the Station has become so thin that we have a rare chance to peek into the distant past of this location. Take a look at it through the Lens of Time and examine the past crime scene at the Station. Find the piece of evidence that was missed by detectives in the past.
This crime scene is giving me the shivers. Traces of blood everywhere and those words again, "Mary is coming for you". The evidence we found is a strand of hair on some parchment. I suspect it's the hair of Mary herself. Now we need Martha's help!
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Strict Style
Valerie
Alex was a rock musician in the past. Why don't we organise a great rock party? Isn't that a good idea? Let's get started. I'll need the right lipstick and eyeshadow, but I'll choose them myself. Please find me a Business Suit. I have an original idea - I want to give Alex a surprise.
You're doing great, it's just my style! This impeccable suit has been especially made for high level business meetings.
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Fabric Of Time
Detective
Who would ever summon Bloody Mary to our city, and why? She's a cold, ruthless killer! I must find out who's responsible, but first I need to track down and neutraize the killer before she causes any harm. Too bad this case is so old taht many important clues have been lost - I have no idea where to even start! Have you ever heard about the places in the city where the fabric of time is stretched very thin? Some records in City Hall even mention a "Lens of Time" that can be used to gaze into the past. If those records are correct and this Lens really exists, then this is our chance to solve the case of Bloody Mary. Find the Lens of Time.
What an incredible device! And it has this "M" initial on the back. Perhaps it's the first letter of the name of its creator. I'd like to know who invented this machine that lets you see the past.