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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Important Trifles
Cardsharp
Great... We have food and drink fo the Easter picnic. But we can't eat it all with our hands! And where will we sit? On the cold ground? It's a good thing Cardsharp is here. I've taken care of such accessories for the picnic - a plaid blanket, plates and napkins. I collected it all, your task is to bring it. Can you do that?
You see, it wasn't hard to bring the accessories for the picnic. I worked a lot harder collecting them all. I'll go lie on the plaid blanket and rest from my labours.
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Drinks for the Picnic
Conductor
All the townspeople are so anxious about the preparations for the picnic that I had to help. I made an excellent Refreshing Punch. You'll find my drink right across the Bridge.
Here's the punch! Want to give it a taste? Just a few drops...
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Spring Treats
Juliette
The Easter picnic is one of my favourite traditions in the City of Shadows. I admit, I spent long winter evenings thinking about how to surprise the Spirit of Spring this year. I've made an outstanding dessert. Look for it over the Bridge.
Well, what do you think of my dessert? It's not only tasty, it's also very beautiful. I tried to make it reminiscent of the coming spring.
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Fresh Greens
Isabelle
Have you already started preparing for the spring picnic? Great! I want to make a little contribution in the form of a salad of Fresh Greens. The dish is already done, I left it on the other side of the Bridge. Bring it to the park, to the picnic spot. You can do that easily, right?
Here's the Spring Salad. Mmm... It smells of spring and freshness!
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Dazzling Luxury
Mr. Black
Delamode did his best: in his Atelier, even the doorknob is luxurious. But if he's involved in a crime, his wealth won't help him escape any repercussions. The door isn't locked: the counturier's ready to receive customers. Let's go in without knocking and take him by surprise!
The atmosphere of wealth reigns in the Atelier Delamode. Why did such a wealthy man like the couturier risk his position and reputation by violating the curfew? Let's figure out what kind of secret he keeps in a conspicuously expensive wrapper.
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Main Dish
Martha
You and Valerie always arrive first. Now down to business - this is no simple picnic we need to organise. If it all works out, the Spirit of Spring will visit us at the end of the celebration, which is very important! She brings the power to wake nature from its wintery slumber. You want spring to come soon, don't you? Then help us do this Easter picnic properly. We have to put all the warmth of our souls into its preparation. Let every townsperson make their favourite dish. I, for example, will make my best treat - a special Easter cake shaped like a lamb. Search for it across the Bridge.
Here's the main dish for the spring picnic - a traditional Easter cake in the shape of a lamb. I really hope it tastes as good as it looks.
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Medusa's Head
Martha
The frame is almost assembled, but we're still missing the large central piece. It looks like it was made in the shape of Medusa's Head. Let's try to find it.
The golden Gorgon Medusa head mars the elegance of the other pieces. How could one look at such a mirror without a sense of horror?
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Carved Ornament
Martha
We've found two parts of the mirror, but there are still more to find. If you look closely, you can see that there should be an elegantly carved ornament on the frame. Find the third part of Medusa's mirror - the Carved Ornament.
Yes! This carved ornament you've found perfectly matches the other mirror frame pieces we already have.
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The Bravery of Hercules
Mayor
I learned from Martha that ridding the Huntress of fear is very easy, especially in the City of Shadows. We need to make a Pill of Bravery for her. It isn't too hard to make: we find things belonging to famous brave people, perform a simple ritual and the pill will be ready. You can start by finding Hercules's leather bracelet.
Are you sure this is Hercules's real bracelet? All the responsibility is on you.
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The Last Loss
Detective
The only thing that can't be found is the Creamer. Let's have a look around. I have a very interesting version of how this all happened.
Exactly as I thought. The Creamer is just laying under the table. It looks like it wasn't even stolen, sjust hidden a little.
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Oddities in the Investigation
Detective
This is really unusual. Circling around the crime scene, I found everything quickly. I have a feeling that the Sugar Bowl will be found by the Teacup.
So, my nose really is like a bloodhound. Just look! The Sugar bowl is almost in the same place as the Teacup. Well, just a bit further on. But why throw all this away?
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Searching for Trifles
Detective
A lot of attention is needed when looking for the silver Jampot. It's really small and inconspicuous.
Just look at that! The Jampot was lying near to the other items that were found. What a strange thief that visited the Manor today. I'm afraid he might have had other motives than silver, and this was just a distraction.
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The Lost Tea Kettle
Detective
What do we have next? A Tea Kettle with a stand? No problem. We'll find it right away.
And here's the silver Kettle. It was lying a little further away than the cup. Doesn't look like it's been polished, either...
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Start of the Search
Detective
Juliette says that the Tea Set is made of pure silver. It's unlikely that the monsters in the City would go for that, especially in the Mistress's Manor. Looks like it's a real person. Time to get to work. We'll start with the Teacup and Saucer.
It didn't take much time to find this silver Teacup and Saucer. It wasn't far away either.
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Energy Supply
Martha
We'll need a huge amount of energy to carry out the Resurrection Ritual for Alex. Look for artifacts - lots of powerful artifacts, while I carry out the last preparations.
That's great, there should be enough energy in the artifacts for the ritual. Invite Valerie and I will explain how to arrange the magical items. First, I'll start the clock with the ummoving pendulum and stop time.
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Freeze the ghost
Martha
Resurrection magic requires an item that can temporarily freeze the Ghost. I've heard that the Huntress has a stalactite from the City dungeouns... It would really help us if you could persuade her to give it away.
The freezing stalacite! I've never seen it, I've only read about it. It's exactly what we need. Keep it far away from the fire darts.
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Magical Flash
Martha
We need Magical Gunpowder for the ritual. I think there's definitely some in the City. We will use fire darts to make it burn.
We have the Magical Gunpowder! You're even better at searching than Detective himself!
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Stopping Time
Martha
To carry out the Resurrection Ritual without mistakes, we need to take our time. We must stop time for this. Bring me a clock with a pendulum that has stopped.
So that's what the clock that can stop time looks like... Excellent, you're a talented discoverer!
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Coalescing the Ghost
Martha
We need a magical mist to come together to bring Alex back to life. But we can only get it through the careful arrangement of certain amulets. First, bring me the Embalming Oil.
Have you brought a whole flask of Embalming Oil? It's an important ingredient for the ritual.
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Catch an Aura
Martha
Alex's spiritual core is out of balance. I can bring Alex into our world for a while, but it will depend on how much energy he has left. Valerie will also need to see what magical artifacts and energy she can share with him. But you must remember - she'll be in danger of becoming a ghost herself. If you want to help, try and find a Ghost Trap. There are many in the City.
We have the Ghost Trap. But this is only the beginning. Get someone to help in your search.
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Golden Filigree
Martha
The beauty of the ruby incrustation is a sign that the other parts of the mirror are just as elegant. Find the second part of Medusa's mirror - the Golden Filigree.
What a spectacular thing. Imagine how rich the mirror's creator must have been!
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Men's Sneakers
Cardsharp
And you, dear friend, should try and find something that looks like Sneakers. There's also a compulsory requirement for the sole to be non-slippery and to have a low heel.
Just the ticket. If we have more of this kind of footwear we colud rent it out for a small fee. It will be an additional charge, of course.
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Shoes for the Players
Cardsharp
While you were looking for the Balls, I looked through the instructions for assembling the lanes and playing games. It turns out that the lanes are covered with a special type of varnish and the players need to wear special footwear. Now that's something I never thought of. I'm pinning my hopes on you - you're legendary at searching.
You think you can take a run-up and throuw a ball in these shoes? Hmm... You have an interesting view of sport. These are women's shoes for an evening walk. I think I'll keep these for myself - maybe I can give them to someone as a gift. Juliette or even the Huntress, if it comes to it. Or maybe I could risk it and give them to the Mistress? Anything's possible.
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Scrying with Balls
Cardsharp
In Germany, knocking over pins was actually considered to be a religious ceremony. Every believer would come to the church with their pins, place them in the gallery and throw a ball at them, which was provided by a priest. It was thought that the more pins the churchgoer knocked over the more righteous their life had been. We could also do with getting some Balls for the game.
Did you really find all of this in the luggage compartment? The Balls are brand new. I'm really bad at noticing large and heavy objects... At least I didn't have to drag them around.
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Bowling Ball Target
Cardsharp
Do you know the history of bowling? They say that they knocked over pins with balls even in Ancient Egypt. By the way, we also need some pins.
This is really lovely. Let's count them: one, two... then. Ten pins - that's one full set. Excellent!
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A Mirror for Victory
Martha
If you still intend to return to the Manor's past, you will need to know how to defeat the Gorgon and its withering gaze. There's a special mirror that can protect you, but the Mistress broke it and hid the pieces in the darkest recesses of the City. The first part won't be hard to find thanks to the ruby encrusted in it. It shines with a bloody light.
The beautiful ruby incrustation, from the frame of the Gorgon Medusa's mirror, has been found.
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Handsome Jack
Isabelle
Search for the final missing card from the Deck of Images - the Jack of Hearts. Juliette says this might be difficult because it's the Detective, so finding him won't be easy.
That's the Jack of Hearts that Juliette divined on. Somehow he doesn't really resemble the Detective. Or is it my biased opinion? In any case, it's good that all the cards have been found.
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New Entertainment
Cardsharp
I was recently out for a stroll on the platforms by the site of the plane crash, and I found an old newspaper with an article about the blowling world championships. I had an amazing idea about organising a championship like that in our City, especially as it turned out that we have packed up blowling lanes in the luggage compartment. We just need to choose a place to install them. Unfortunately I didn't find a Pinspotter - it's a special mechanism for stopping and returning the ball and resetting the pins.
How did I manage to lose such a huge box with a Pinspotter? I have no idea. It's probably heavy too. Well, I shouldn't have to drag around anything too heavy...
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Courageous Club
Isabelle
The Huntress was the Queen of Clubs when Juliette divined with the Deck of Images. Look for the Queen of Clubs in the most dangerous places in the City. The Huntress can always be found there.
Well done! Bring the Queen of Clubs here! Look, she's the spitting image of the Huntress! Is she okay? That's good, she's tough as nails. It's time to gather up the whole Deck of Images and safely hide it. Hold on, where's the Jack of Hearts?
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Fifth Piece
Huntress
One last item remains... the armoured glove. I can't say that a different fate awaited its wearer. This glove is the only piece of the poor man's armour that remained intact.
Perfect, we have the last item we need - the armoured glove. Now we'll see if the old legends lie or speak the truth.
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A Terrible Fate
Huntress
The werewolf leader flew into a rage from being tricked. The frightened Mayor asked a blacksmith to create a heavy-duty breastplate for protection; but as you've no doubt already guessed, by morning both the blacksmith and the breastplate had disappeared. The breastplate must be somewhere around here.
Look, there's a trace of dried blood on this breastplate! I fear it was unable to protect the poor blacksmith from his terrible fate.
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An Unsuccessful Trap
Huntress
In revenge, the Mayor decided to poison the werewolf leader. He made a trap with a cup full of poison and spread the rumour that there was a potion in the cup that could turn any werewolf back into a human. By morning, the cup had gone, but no one had seen the thief. Find this cup.
I suspected that the werewolf leader may have stolen the cup, but that the poison didn't harm him. This empty cup proves it!
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A Silver Mockery
Huntress
The second item is a silver medallion. It displays a portrait of the Mayor's mother. The werewolf leader created it to mock the Mayor. Why would it mock him, you ask? Because it was made from the silver bullets with which the citizens tried to kill the werewolf leader.
The Mayor has promised many times to reward the person who takes the medallion from the leader. Well. if we're going to get the crown, why not give the old ghost a nice surprise?
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Restless Diamond
Isabelle
We must find all the missing cards from the Deck of Images urgently. After all, they could change a person's fate! Most of all, I'm worried about Valerie. I think she corresponds to the Queen of Diamonds. Look for this card where this restless person loves to be.
Great! You were able to find the Queen of Diamonds from the Deck of Images and, it's true, she has Valerie's face. We made it just in time before anything bad happened to her. What sinister magic these cards have!
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Strong Spade
Juliette
All right, I'll give back the Deck of Images since they're dangerous. I hope Martha makes the Mistress forget about her favourite cards. But other queens from the deck are also lost. I divined on Valerie, the Huntress and Isabelle Well, it's interesting which of them are near the heart. It seems that now they're all under threat. Find Isabelle's card. I saw her on the Queen of Spades.
Monsieur, I'm so glad you found the Queen of Spades! And it's true: the queen on the card is Isabelle's double! I hope my divination didn't bring harm to her.
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The Search Begins!
Detective
Why are you hanging around outside the Hotel's gates? Come on, get in, quickly. Pay attention to anything that could be connected with the ink rain: puddles, drops, stains and streaks.
Strike me down! If the Hotel has been long-abandoned, where are the traces of desolation? It seems someone is living in the Hotel; I'd even say it's a woman! It's no accident that all these hats, scarves and handbags are scattered everywhere.
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New Discoveries
Valerie
Take me with you to tke Yard of Forgotten Toys! I'm sure it's full of secrets and mysteries, not just broken toys!
Hooray! We finally made it into the Yard of Forgotten Toys. Look how many toys there are. Too bad they're all broken. Look around carefully - there hasn't been anyone here for a while. It's so interesting to be the first ones here in the whole existence of the City of Shadows.
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Terrible Evidence
Huntress
The first item is a knight's helmet. Once, a knight disappeared in the City after loudly declaring that no werewolf could ever defeat him. No one saw his face because he never took his helmet off. But the next day, the knight disappeared, and the werewolf leader was seen wearing his helmet.
This helmet is yet more proof that the werewolf leader should never be understimated.
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Cunning Joker
Juliette
The first card that disappeared from the Mistress' deck was the Joker. It told me it wasn't needed so I put it aside; but then it was gone. Find this Joker, mon ami!
Where did you find this Joker?! I looked all around. Oh, look at his face! It's the spitting image of Cardsharp. Strange... Earlier this card looked different. Let's go see Martha.
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Sharp Eyesight
Conductor
I think I know what's missing - the mechaical Gargoyle has no eyes. Find them, please.
I hope this is the last part we need for making the gargoyle.
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The Monster's Heart
Conductor
What will we do next? What parts of the metal Gargoyle are we missing? I guess we now need to find the heart. It's just aguess, though.
The Collector made such a beautiful heart for his mechanical Gargoyle! Well then, let's try to put it together and see what happens. Hmm... It seems that everything has been correctly assembled and we dind't mix anything up, but the Gargoyle still isn't moving. It won't even blink...
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Above the Clouds
Conductor
Judging by the body you found, we're assembling a metal gargoyle. I don't even have to look at the diagram to tell you that we must also find a pair of wings. What kind of Gargoyle doesn't have wings?
That's strange. The wings are not metallic. I shouldn't have called our bird a metal Gargoyle.
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Fortified Torso
Conductor
I don't think that the bird that we're collecting parts for will be aggressive. The Collector never created monsters, isn't that right? Also, this part of the diagram looks like the body of a bird, not a griffin. can you find an Armoured Torso like that?
I think that these Claws and Armoured Body look like parts for a metallic gargoyle.
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Sharp Claws
Conductor
I looked through some of the stuff at the Station and found a strange diagram for some sort of bird. We have already seen something similar - do you remember the diagram of the Collector's robot? Now he's provided us with a new mystery! The Latin numeral V is drawn here too. I think we will need to find five parts of this creature. If you look at the diagram carefully, those lines look like claws. Maybe you can try to find them somewhere?
Wow! Those are some big claws! Greek griffins probably had similar ones. Maybe it's a griffin on the diagram, not a bird? We'll put it together and watch it come to life and start running around the City, just like the robot.
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Charming Cobras
Cardsharp
We're done with the assassins' weapons. All we need to find now is a few things for the spell. For example, a Snake Charmer's Pipe. Can you find one?
Keep this cobra in your possession. I can hold the pipe. I'll need to use it later.
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Strike from a Distance
Cardsharp
I have another clue. Bladed weapons weren't all the assassins had at their disposal. Bows and arrows were often the only way they could complete their mission, so they always kept them on their person.
A bracer and glove and of course, a bow and arrows... With a kit like this, a warrior can keep the enemy far away from them. But a weapon like that is no good to me at a card table.
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Hidden Blade
Cardsharp
Now we must find an assassin's sword - the Devil's Claw. A useful thing indeed, let me tell you. Especially when your opponent at the table is being uncooperative.
What an awesome deadly weapon. This hidden blade is called the Devil's Claw for a reason. I wouldn't mind learning how to use it... You know, just in case.
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Assassin's Belt
Cardsharp
The assassin's outfit always included a Red Belt. Do you know where to find one like that?
The red colour of the belt denoted a high-rank assassin. Low-ranking assassins couldn't use magic and were only students, so their belts were white or grey.
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Assassin's Cloak
Cardsharp
You're so impatient, my friend. I won a secret - I was told a legend about a group of assassins that knew how to control fog. This allowed them to move unseen. But fog in the City of Shadows is special - it carries relics! If I can control it, all these treasures will be mine! Or ours, if you agree to help me that is. We need to find the assassins' clothing, then the fog will submit to us! The first item is a White Cloak - find it.
The assassins were a clan of eastern warriors. Using a cloak like this one, they could disguise themselves as monks, warriors or peasants and be indistinguishable from those around them.
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Gladiator Dog
Cardsharp
I'm probably going to need a Mastiff as well. They're a lgendary breed of dog whose career began back in the era of Alexander the Great. The Romans saw fighting potential in these dogs. They dressed them in armour and used them as gladiators in the arenas, pitting them against bears, tigers and lions. Will you try and find one for me?
I didn't believe before that the English Mastiff was the largest breed of dog on the planet, but now I see it. It's no wonder these dogs were used to form battle units. They truly are invincible in armour.
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Loyal Friend
Cardsharp
I'd be so happy if you could find a Pit Bull Terrier. These dogs are infinitely loyal, have a happy temperament and are very sociable.
Wonderful! This brown Pit Bull Terrier is a very clever and loyal dog.
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Sheepherder
Cardsharp
Please find another breed of dog - the Anatolian Shepherd. In their homeland of Turkey, these dogs are used to protect villages from wild predators.
The Anatolian Shepherd is considered a national treasure in Turkey. The people there build a monument to these dogs in gratitude for their protection.
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Decorating the Pedestal
Cardsharp
I see some recesses in the base of the pedestal. Another decoration was placed here - an amulet with the heart of an animal. Where could it be?
Oh, it's the Lion's Heart Amulet! With this in the pedestal, the statue will look as good as new!
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Decorating the Statue
Cardsharp
According to the sculpture's vision, there were three beautiful crystals made of quartz arranged around the statue. Without them, she'll look pretty poor, don't you think?
These are fine quartz crystals! The girl's statue will be surrounded by them as if in a flower.
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Base of the Statue
Cardsharp
The statue must be placed on its own pedestal. It must have been reused a long time ago - I don't see it anywhere around here. Could you please find the pedestal?
Are you sure this is the right pedestal? We can't afford a mistake here, otherwise this fine statue will be unsteady, and my restoration efforts will be wasted.
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Bear Hunter
Cardsharp
For variety, I suggest finding a dog from Japan. How about an Akita Inu? This dog was even used to hunt bears. But don't worry, the dogs won't bother obedient customers.
In the land of the rising sun, the Akita Inu is considered a symbol of loyalty, and every Japanese child dreams of having such a puppy as a friend.
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Trained Guard Dog
Cardsharp
Many people have become envious of me recently. On top of that, monsters are constantly wandering around outside the cafe and scaring customers. You need peace and quiet for good gambling, you know. So I've had an idea - I want to get a few well-trained guard dogs. They'll be albe to drive away the little monsters and envious people. Please could you find a few fearless hounds? I hear Central Asian Shepherds make good guard dogs.
What a great dog! Did you know that Central Asian Shepherds have been used since ancient times to protect farmland and flocks of sheep in Central Asia? they really live up to my expectations.
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Head of a Beauty
Cardsharp
According to my informant, the Statue's Head is with the Wanderers. We need to take a risk and try to barter for it.
The Statue's Head sits perfectly on the torso where it broke off. The damage requires hardly any restoration.
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Marble Body
Cardsharp
I've decided to restore an ancient City statue that was broken long ago, single-handedly and at my own expense! I saw it the other day. It's just gathering dust in the garden at City Hall. Could you obtain the Statue7s Torso for me?
Such incredible craftsmanship! What barbarian could have broken such a beautiful statue?
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The Vice of Avarice
Isabelle
The Chain of Vices wouldn't be complete without the Demon of Avarice. Yes, you understood me correctly - carelessness, envy, pride and deception give birth to avarice, and avarice leads to anger, aggression, fear of losses and hatred. I can't even imagine what the city could turn into under the influence of this demon. It seems that the citizens don't want to help you yet again, so you only have yourself to count on in your search for the key to the chains of the Demon of Avarice.
If we have the key to the Demon of Avarice's chain and the demon chained up, we can start the ritual to receive the Lock of Virtue.
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Sacred Resonator
Monk
To banish the monster back to the world of demons, I'll use the sacred knowledge and fill the magic octagon with the energy of life. Combined with some firecrackers, it will amplify the explosion's sound, making it thunderous. The Professor said it's a resonator, take a look.
The union of a magic resonator and firecrackers should terrify the monste who's doomed to fear loud sounds. We only need to set off the explosion next to it.
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Cheating and Lying
Isabelle
The next on the list is the Demon of Deception. We had too much of this vice in our City even without him - just look at Cardsharp! But if this demon gets all the citizens in its power, we'll be in trouble. Make every effort to catch it and find the keys to the chains that shackle it.
I bet you caught the Demon of Deception somewhee near Cardsharp - he's a real personification of this vice. Hurry up and use the key to lock its chains! To be honest, I would chain up Cardsharp by its side - the City would be much calmer and the local citizens would have less of a headache.
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Inventing the Wheel
Professor
Are you assembling a noisy charge that can scare the monster and banish it through the Moon Gate back to the world of demons? I propose that we make bigger firecrackers, fix them on a wheel and launch it at the monster. I put together a prototype, but it rolled away. Did you see where it went?
Tank you for returning my blasting wheel. I still need to work on its trajectory, but in general, the device is promising. And very noisy!
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Onslaught from the Skies
Mei
Yui's ready to blow up her firecrackers right in front of the monster, but I'm thinking about how to avoid our ancestor's sad fate. In order to banish the monster and remain safe, I'm planning to use this firecracker kite. The wind's taken it away, catch it!
This kite will deliver its firecrackers directly to the monster, while we take cover. But can it carry the kind of charge to generate a noise thunderous enough to make the monster flee?
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Explosive Attack
Yui
We have a chance to banish the monster with loud sounds, and I won't miss this opportunity! Preparing for the war with Mei, I used to make explosive charges - not only destructive but also very noisy. They should be amongst my arms, help me find them.
I planned to blow these firecrackers in the thick of battle to stun the enemy soldiers. But a monster may need a larger charge.
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A Lot of Noise
Detective
We'll finally get rid of the monster and drive it away with a roar! For me, the prospect of constantly wearing red was hardly inspiring... By the way, I recently confiscated a roll of firecrackers from some suspicious newbies. It could come in handy for the monster's noisy banishment. Now, where did I put it? Buddy, help me find it.
There are at least fifty firecrackers in this roll! They're quite small though. I'm not sure they'll make enough noise to make the monster flee, but we can try.
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Defensive Cloth
Monk
The monster is facing more and more red decorations, rushing around the City in fear. We can drive it even farther away from the houses by using red amulet flags. Look for one - we'll place it at the beginning of the street so that the monster can't reach the crowded quarters.
The amulet flags flutter in the wind, driving the monster away with the gleaming red color it fears. But we still need to come up with more reliable protection for the City.
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Window Protection
Mei
It's a great idea to protect houses with red decorations that will scare away the monster. Using the jianzhi technique, my mother and I once made a scarlet window paper-cut in the form of her patron, the Tiger. I've been carrying it with me as a memento, but lost it in the heat of battle with the monster. Help me find it.
Thank you, this is the paper-cut I was looking for! Such red jianzhi patterns, glued on the windows, will save the City's houses and the residents they shelter.
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Important Accessory
Juliette
Ah, mon ami, I'm so glad that we've discovered a way to protect everyone from the monster! In the Manor, I found a red dress to wear for safety. I think I see a red fan over there. Would you be so kind to bring it? It will complement my outfit perfectly.
Wow, this fan seemed smaller from afar but it's actually large and decorative. We'd better hang it on the wall to scare the monster away from the Manor.
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Braided Charm
Monk
The City feels threatened and is trying to defend itself: I saw a mystical knot, braided with red threads, appear nearby. It will scare off the monster. Bring me this scarlet knot, and I will use it as a sample and make a few more to protect the citizends.
Thank you! The mystical knot of red threads is a powerful amulet against the monster who, by the deity's will, now fears shades of scarlet.
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Cinnabar from the Past
Yui
The Vermilion Bird's curse worked: the monster has recoiled from my red armor! Now we can protect the City and its inhabitants with lots of red items. I used to make bracelets of cinnabar - or "dragon's blood". Let's find the brightest one.
This scarlet bracelet made of cinnabar will become an amulet against the monster, as it's afraid of red thanks to my divine paton's will. Put it on!
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Ancient Clue
Detective
My gut tells me we're one step away from the solution. To understand why the monster was able to scramble through the Moon Gate using the invitation sent to the princesses' parents, we need to find an important clue. Help me inspect the area where the ancient helmet was. Don't be surprised, buddy, but we're looking for blood.
We found exactly what we needed - a blood sample! It's pertified, but it's good enough to check my theory. I'll take it to Martha.
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Withness of Stone
Monk
If the legend is true and the hero of the imperial line did defeat the monster, we'll find a guarding tablet preventing the banished monster's return. Perhaps the tablet had collapsed, and this resulted in its appearance? Is there a tablet nearby?
You found a guarding tablet: it means that the princesses' distant ancestor defeated the monster and it shouldn't have returned. But the beast is here. What kind of power helped it?
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Familiar Armor
Mei
I haven't come across the champion's statuette, but in the heat of battle, I did see a helmet at the Moon Gate. I thought that it must've slipped off Yui's head, but she was still wearing all of her armor. This helmet seems familiar to me... I hope it will help us understand the reason for the monster's appearance. Bring it, please.
I remember where I saw this helmet! A drawing in the collection of legends. It was worn by one ruler in time immemorial... And he was of our kind!
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Beast's Image
Detective
Is this beast armored or something? How did the antique champion defeat it? Or maybe this isn't the monster mentioned in the prophecy? We have to figure it out to find the reason for the beast's appearance! I saw an old monster statuette around here somewhere. Buddy, help me find it, we'll compare them.
Buddy, look, this is a statuette of the monster! Since the City moved this antiquity here, maybe we'll come across the chanpion's image, too. It would be interesting to look at.
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We have a long history
Isabelle
It's an old story... My childhood was not normal. I lived completely alone in a room with a floor-to-ceiling window. Every morning I saw a different view from the window as if the room had moved. I couldn't open the door and was there years. I had everything necessary for life - water and fresh food, which appeared every morning, books, paints... Those memories - I need some fresh air!
Thanks, I feel better. I wasn't completely alone in that room. There were different anomalies but I wasn't scared; amused more like. they made the routine days bearable. Then I was woken one night by a puff of wind and saw the door ajar! I ran out but when I turned around there was just a blank wall. I was both happy and scared, but I could go wherever I wanted! Now I worry that someone else may be locked in that room.
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Hopeless Battle
Monk
The beast came to the City along the road intended for the imperial couple. We need to find and eliminate what led it here, then we'll be able to banish the monster. Otherwise, the princesses won't be able to defeat the beast no matter how bravely they fight. Look, a fallen blade - Yui's weapon has broken. Bring it.
Yui's broken guandao confirms the ancient prophecy: conventional weapons are powerless against this monster. I heard the Detective shoot too, but it had no effect.
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Keeping Calm
Yui
Mei prepared the guiding incense and entrusted me to make a magical pattern from it in the incense stencil. She understands that I'm worried, and this process helps you calm down. Please take a look at the result of my work - is it good enough?
This incense pattern has begun to emit fragrant smoke! So the divine patrons approve our efforts. Oh, am I really going to meet my parents...?
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Beautiful stranger
Isabelle
I'm glad to see you, Detective. I came here to find you, but once I entered the cafe, a fight started with a dozen beasts... The most awful thing is that they're almost invisible! I study such phenomena, but this was... for the first time... (Isabelle is so weak she sways) I'm sorry, I'm too tired... Could you bring me some water?
Hot sweet tea - even better than water. Thank you, I don't think we've met before. I apologize, it's so rude of me. My name is Isabelle, nice to meet you!
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Dangerous Gin
Valerie
Who's that? Oh, it's you... I drank a little too much, yesterday. I dropped in on the Conductor at the Station and he seemed sad... He's a strong man, sure, but the City can depress anyone. So we chatted a little over a bottle of gin... and, believe it or not, it's now morning, but I still can't shake the cobwebs out! You won't believe this, it's so funny: I walked into City Hall and started seeing double, like everything was all twisted around. I really need an earring I lost there yesterday. What am I to do?
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who can't see straight! So it wasn't because of the gin, huh? I shouldn't have told you about drinking yesterday; now you'll think I'm some kind of drunk! You don't? Well, that's great! Thanks for understanding. I'm sorry for distracting you from your important business.
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Special Technique
Yui
My sister and I are creating a special composition for the incensing so that our parants can find their way to the Moon Gate. In such a ritual, everything matters, and the aromatic powder should be poured into the incense burner using a special stencil. Please find it.
Oh, you were cleary led by higher powers! You've found the most suitable stencil for our aromatic composition - with the Vermilion Bird's and the Azure Dragon's silhouettes.
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Imperial Anomaly
Isabelle
The entire imperial Palace is a powerful and, perhaps, dangerous anomaly. We need to find out what petrified all these creatures and even the flames of the lamps. Let's go inside and find the source of the magic that struck the palace!
the throne room, the holiest place in the imperial Palace. Just look at all these beautiful and expensive things! They look like gifts for New Year, but the treasures were scattered in the heat of battle. The heart of the anoaly that turned everyone to stone is here. I feel a clear threat. And on the throne sits... Oh, it's the Emperor himself! There's a raggedy scroll at his feet...
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Pagoda in the Mountains
Detective
Buddy, I arrived as soon as I could. Look, the outline of a Chinese Pagoda is appearing in the fog. Wow, what's that huge thing towering above it? Is that what I think it is? Look, the fog is dissipating, giving us a path. Let's get closer and look around.
Whoa! The Dragon is rising above the Pagoda! It will turn the fragile building into a mountain of rubble! Or not. Buddy, this Dragon doesn't roar, and doesn't move! Everything here has become motionless. Even the magnolias swept up in the wind have become frozen! Just in time, though! Look, the Monk is coming towards us! Maybe he'll be able to explain the situation?
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Offering to the Temple
Cardsharp
There you are! I see that you're heading into the Temple. Do you think it can protect us? Are you sure? Then hurry and get inside, or the dragon will catch us!
Sir, look at the dragon! Run fast before it notices us! What? Phew, it's only a statue... Why are you smiling? You think the prophecy is actually a joke? Don't be a skeptic. It's entirely possible that this statue will come to life and fly to plunder and burn. In the City of Shadows, such a sthing hasn't happened...
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Tree of Perfumers
Mei
The Azure Dragon gave me the gift of growing plants, and I used it to grow an aquilaria. It's the main ingredient in the incense that will pave the way from the land of lost souls, as it's wood is very fragrant. Let's collect a little.
Thank you, now we have enough aromatic wood. I've ground it into powder and added a drop of my blood to address the incensing to my parents.
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Crucial Base
Yui
I can't wait to see my parents, but I must contain myself, as rushing is inappropriate for the ritual. We need to prepare the base for lying out the aromatic composition by carefully squeezing the ashes in the incense burner. Please bring me a special press.
This weighty press has a smooth sole that will help me create a flat surface from the ashes in the incense burner. Each of my movements brings the meeting with our parents closer!
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Aroma Receptacle
Mei
Your search skills are invaluable! This capacious bronze incense burner will become the beacon that will lead our parents through the Moon Gate to the City.
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Path to the Unknown
Valerie
Wow, the gate looks even cooler up close, and the moonlight goes right through it, fantastic! You just want to stroll along the lunar path and across the bridge to the pagodas! It's beautiful and calm here: everything's frozen, like in a magical dream. Why do the princesses worry, anyway?
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Sentient Phone Book
Martha
The Phone Book is supposed to help you find the right number. an owl-shaped amulet was responsible for this useful function. It would be great if you could find it. Otherwise all our efforts will be in vain.
The owl amulet will help with who we need to talk to in the real world.
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Special Bookmark
Martha
It looks like a conjurer needed the Phone Book. But what for? Let's have a look at what else has been damaged. There's no Bookmark. It's been torn out. We really need your quick thinking here.
You've found the Bookmark for the Phone Book! It isn't even damaged. It looks like luck is on your side.
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Broken Lock
Martha
Someone broke off the lock on the Bindings as they couldn't open it O tempora, o mores! Even a Phone Book bothers some people. It seems like even a small thing like a locking clasp needs to be found.
What was the point of breaking the lock on the folio? Didn't they believe the writing that said, "Phone Book"? Or did they believe it and needed to look for something?
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Leather Binding
Martha
It looks like the Phone Book was torn to pieces. You'll have to go to some effort in your searches. Start with the largest piece - the Binding. It's made of leather with copper filigree and a locking clasp. You'll recognise it as soon as you see it.
You can see that this is the Binding for an important folio. The Mystic Phone Book is no ordinary book.
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List of Subscribers
Martha
I'm attempting to communicate with the real world by using the Mystic Telephone. I only need your silence and your searching abilities. Simply assembling the phone is not enough if you don't actually know who to call. We'll also need a Phone Book. Find at least one page to start with.
So... Where did you find this page? Even though it's from the Phone Book, it's practically illegible.
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Fateful Flight
Inspector
I'm impressed by oyur desire to help this soul find peace. But to do it, you need to figure out what happened to the ghost girl's lover. It makes sense to look at the guy's flight schedule.
Aha, just as I thought! Look at the date. Our restless soul's lover took off... and never came back. It seems he died in the sky. What a nightmare!
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Self-obsession and Pride
Isabelle
You must've already guessed that I'm telling you about the demons in order of their hierarchy in the Chain of Vices. How carelessness breeds envy and envy breeds pride - disrespect towards other people, arrogance, boastfulness and ingratitude. This demon knows how to hide very well and people that are under its influence won't even listen to you. You'll have to work hard to find the key to the chains for this creature.
I'm really glad that your searches have been so successful. Let's chain the Demon of Pride quickly and lock it with a key! Oh, the City really has become more comfortable and calm.
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Envy is a Bad Feeling
Isabelle
You've already had some practice with capturing demons. The next on the list is the Demon of Envy, who is anything but harmless. It enslaves people very quickly. Hurry and find the key to the chains of this demon, before the people of the City of Shadows fall under its power.
It's really good that you were so fast in finding the key to the chains of the Demon of Envy. Be quick and lock them!
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Careless Attitude
Isabelle
The demons don't just have to be caught - they need to be locked back inside. To use the Lock of Virtue, you need to get the keys to the magical chains of each of the demons. The most harmless of these terrible creatures is the Demon of Carelessness. Find the key to his chains, please.
Every person is careless in one way or another. Not thinking things through, and making rash decisions about words and deeds often bring about very bad consequences. This is why we'll put the Demon of Carelessness on a chain and lock it with this key.
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Staying Still in the Water
Huntress
There's another thing we must take. As the size of the lake is unknown and we don't know anything about its currents, we may need an anchor. Will you look for one?
Oh my! Where did you find such a light Folding Anchor? I hope it won't fail us in a difficult situation.
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Safety Measures
Huntress
Now, we need to find some protective Life Vests. They should be reliable, float well and have lots of places to attach tools. We could end up in the water at any moment.
Let's have a look at these vests. Reliable, durable, lots of mountings... These are great!
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Head Protection
Huntress
No speleologist will go underground without Safety Helmets and flashlights. Many dangers and ferocious beasts await us below. Find the helmets. Make sure their batteries are fully charged.
Did you find these multi-coloured helmets on purpose? Is this bright one especially for me? At least it's not pink.