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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LOVE ON A PEBBLE
Yun Insu
The sea witch claimed that she was looking for a way to her beloved on land, so she crossed the celestial sea. We didn’t believe her, for evil is insidious and multifaced. We threw away her amulet, a heart made of pebbles, stripping the witch of her powers. The surf brought it back. Can you find it?
You’re right. There’s no magic power in this stone. Kaeul provided this water-carved stone as proof that she didn’t intend to do evil. But we didn’t believe her. We thought it was a trick, so we trapped the witch!
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IMPRISONMENT OF A DEMON
Yun Insu
When we heard about the sea witch, we put saddles on the flying fish and went in search of her. At that time, we still ruled the celestial waters with our voices, and it cost us nothing to trap the witch. There are still traps like that in the house. Find one, please.
That’s the trap I was talking about. There’s a mischievous little spirit in it now who sees imprisonment as rest, but on that fateful day we sealed a desperate and bitter sea witch named Kaeul in that bottle.
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EVIL SEEPED IN
Yun Insu
I’ll tell you how Inhyo and I lost our voices. One day my sister noticed that the sea spirits were frightened, dark spots were appearing on the sandy seabed, and the reef was overgrown with dark-colored coral. This meant that evil had settled into the celestial sea. Here’s that coral. Take a look.
This coral isn’t dangerous, even though it looks scary. It became this way because of the touch of the sea witch, a spirit filled with longing and envy. Unfortunately, we didn’t notice how she was transfixed by darkness and had snuck into the celestial sea.
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RIDE THE WAVES
Yun Insu
I’m being sincere with you, honored lady. Everything I have said is true. Our home is a lighthouse built on a reef at the edge of the earth, where the sky and the ocean meet. Lend me some artifacts. I will make the lighthouse brighter, and you will see all the worlds where its beams reach.
I pass a beam from the lighthouse through the artifacts, and its guiding light disperses the darkness in all worlds, showing the way to travelers. By following this light, one can travel through worlds even through the thickest fog. It was this light that led us to the City.
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CARE FOR CHILDREN OF THE SEA
Yun Insu
Dark energy is gathering in the celestial sea, which is why the storm is brewing. I’ve tried everything that could affect this celestial element, but in vain. Help me find the Wave Master’s staff. It has power over earthly waters. Maybe it can affect celestial waters too.
With the Wave Master’s staff, I will try to control the celestial sea. Perhaps the elements will obey this ancient artifact. Oh, it’s no use! Only magic voices have power over the celestial waters!
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EXALT THE WORTHY
Yun Insu
To prevent dark energy from polluting the celestial waters, I will catch the turtle. To do this, I need a fishing hook decorated with brightly colored feathers. I will use it to distract the Storm Turtle. Then it won’t be able to intensify the storm that’s brewing. Help me find it.
Thank you for your help! The fishing hook you found looks like a dragonfly, don’t you agree? I will use it, and it will distract the turtle that has a storm settling on its shell. It will hold back the storm gathering in the celestial sea over the City.
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KEEP ORDER
Yun Insu
Since then, my sister and I have kept watch over harmony in the celestial waters. Different creatures carrying particles of dark energy are constantly entering them. Look at the turtle floating above our heads.
This creature is called a Storm Turtle. In its shell, it carries concentrated negative energy that has taken the form of a storm. My sister and I always made sure that such creatures didn’t swim into the waters of the celestial sea and provoke unrest.
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REFLECT EVIL
Yun Insu
The celestial sea that cares for my sister and me is a ghostly reflection of the earthly sea. We keep a celestial mirror in the house. If you find it, I can tell you the story of the celestial waters.
Once upon a time, with the help of the celestial mirror that you found, the gods reflected the earthly sea to save all its inhabitants and to purify the element of water from the darkness that evil spirits had sown in it, wishing to bend water to their will.
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PROTECT THE SKY
Yun Insu
Inhyo and I are celestial fishers and guardians of the celestial sea. We gave our lives and hearts to the element of water, and it rewarded us. One day, a mother-of-pearl dragon rose from the depths of the sea and gave us a blessing. Look at the pendant around my neck.
This pendant, the gift of the mother-of-pearl dragon, was not always so dull. It once shone like a star, giving us the power to rule the celestial waters.
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RULERS OF THE WATERS
Isabelle
I happened to observe a strange anomaly: the sky above the City has turned into an ocean, where whales dash around majestically. It seems that this miracle is the work of celestial fishers. But a storm is brewing, and they can’t help calm it down. Why not? I will make notes in the book.
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New Level of Mastery
Detective
Do you remember the case of the Borgia’s treasures? I think we have missed some important details. I desperately need to find a new piece of evidence. The item I require is at the %s location, but it will be hard to find. Reach %s level to find the new evidence.
Great! Partner, you have become more and more important to my investigation. With a new rank, you will be able to find new items that were hidden from you previously.
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FRIGHTFUL DECOR
Rayden Storke
It’s settled, then: we’ll find the Huntress and question her. I don’t want to believe that she’s become a werewolf, but it won’t hurt to be extra cautious. Let’s go up the tower, but stay behind me. I have a revolver with silver bullets that Black gave me before the trip. Let’s go!
Watch out, monster! Oh, it’s just a stuffed beast. I almost shot it! I’ve never heard of a backlit stuffed monster in the Full Moon Tower. Why would anyone need such a terrible decoration?... I don’t see the Huntress anywhere. Strange.
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LIGHT IN THE WINDOW
Carlos Light
We’re one step away from entering the location. What will we find there? New mysteries of the City are waiting to be uncovered. Go on, enter!
The location is now open! Do you feel the pull of new adventures? The magic of the City is calling out to us!
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New Level of Mastery
Detective
Do you remember the case of the Borgia’s treasures? I think we have missed some important details. I desperately need to find a new piece of evidence. The item I require is at the %s location, but it will be hard to find. Reach %s level to find the new evidence.
Great! Partner, you have become more and more important to my investigation. With a new rank, you will be able to find new items that were hidden from you previously.
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LIGHTHOUSE OF HOPE
Isabelle
The House on the Reef looks like a lighthouse: it looks upward, and on the roof, which rests against the sky, a light as bright as the sun itself shines. There are no doors, but a spiral staircase leads to the top. Come on, I can’t wait to see what’s on the second floor!
As soon as I went up to the second floor of the House on the Reef, I immediately felt so peaceful, like I was at the seashore on a summer day... and all my worries disappeared. It’s cozy here, though the hut is noticeably dilapidated. I wonder where the owners of this house are.
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HOUSE OF CLOUDS
Huntress
We’re one step away from entering the location. What will we find there? New mysteries of the City are waiting to be uncovered. Go on, enter!
The location is now open! Do you feel the pull of new adventures? The magic of the City is calling out to us!
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OLD FORTRESS
Mr. Black
Since the Defenders drove out the monsters, the South Fort has been desolate, but on the anniversary of their victory, it becomes a masquerade venue. I’m not averse to having fun on Triumph Day, but the thief ruined the holiday for me. We danced over there, look.
You can see in the distance how many people in the Fort are dressed up as beasts today. Finding one particular monster at the masquerade won’t be easy, and the culprit was clearly counting on that. We have to catch her without causing panic among the townspeople. And most importantly, return the key to me, or there will be dire consequences.
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GLARE OF THE MULTI-COLORED SUN
Lady
I know that some events in the City have made us treat newbies with caution, but soon you’ll understand why I trusted Helga. Her Easter Veranda is over there in the distance, sparkling in the sun with its multi-colored glass. Let’s get closer.
There are cows, goats, and geese grazing around the Easter Veranda... They’re scared of the thunderstorm, but are actually very friendly. You can stroke them if you want. Helga welcomes guests on her cozy veranda, so the animals are used to people.
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FORGOTTEN BY THEIR OWNER
Pawnbroker
All the items were found and handed over to their owners. But there were a few things left in the office that no one came for. I examined them and realized that they are parts of one object. Use the tools to assemble it, and I’ll check if I missed someone’s request.
I see you’ve managed to assemble the parts. And I found another loss claim, but it’s not signed. The owner asked me to retrieve his portal peephole. I think that’s what we’ve got! It must have fallen out when dancing and then someone stepped on it, breaking it apart.
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YOUTHFUL DANCE
Pawnbroker
The townspeople lost many things at the ball. Hopefully, we’ll find all of them. More often than not, the lost items belong to those who were too focused on dancing. For example, a venerable lady lost her set of spare dancing heels. Can you look for them?
Three, four... Yes, you found all the dancing heels! I couldn’t have done it without you. These heels are indispensable for dancers of a certain age. Thanks to their clever shape, they relieve fatigue from their owner’s feet so they can dance as they did in their youth.
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LOCKED UP FEELINGS
Pawnbroker
The loss claims keep coming to my office. Take a look at the request from this gentleman. It seems more interesting than the others. He lost his heart control mechanism. I’ve never heard of such a thing. Let’s find it and learn how it’s used.
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A FAMILY STORY
Pawnbroker
I don’t like inattentive people, but when they pay for what they’ve lost at festivities, I’m in the black. Among the artifacts we need to find is a piece that I made, a container of memories. Please find it.
Great, this is the container of memories I was looking for! It’s one of my best works. I made the carved doors from gold with added crystal powder. The aristocrat who bought the container was going to place his memories of the former glory of his father, who was a Defender.
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ENCHANTING MOVES
Pawnbroker
The commotion of big celebrations always ends in the citizens losing their valuables. We’ll have to retrieve them. A young woman came to the lost and found office this morning asking me to find the clip for her dress’s train. Can you search for it with me?
Yes, this train clip matches the description. Its owner said that the clip was a gift from a masked admirer. The lady was able to dance all night long wearing this accessory. Maybe the clip is enchanted? On second thought, it was probably due to her partner’s charms rather than any magical effects.
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FEMININE WILES
Pawnbroker
I was relieved to hear that you’ll help the townspeople search for what they lost at the ball. With your help, we’ll find it in no time. Now, let’s take a look at the details of the request. Hmm, I see... It seems a certain lady has lost a very rare dance card. Let’s find it!
A lady from high society tearfully begged me to find the dance card you found. She let it slip that any guest of the ball whose name was written on it would immediately invite her to dance. It would be quite interesting to write down Mr. Black on the dance card, but let’s refrain from any mischief.
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A MAN-MADE DIAMOND
Anna Weber
Ah, Sophia will soon be on the masquerade ball’s main stage to sing for everyone who came to the celebration honoring the Defenders. But she hasn’t even tried on the dress yet because it’s not ready! Please lend me some tools. I have a couple of stitches left.
I can’t believe we did it! Sophia looks amazing in her new outfit. It suits her perfectly. No one will even suspect that this morning it was a completely different dress. Fabien is a genius, isn’t he?
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INDIVIDUAL DISGUISE
Anna Weber
The embroidery on the bodice is the most striking and memorable element of Sophia’s outfit, but it’s the same as on Madame Roger’s dress. We need to properly hide it. We’ll do this using a feather bolero. It will conceal the embroidery and make the image airy, to match Sophia.
The feather bolero you found is perfect for updating the cabaret singer’s outfit. I’ll sew it on with invisible seams so it looks like it’s separate from the dress. This way, Sophia won’t lose it while dancing.
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FINISHING IN TIME
Anna Weber
Ah, the sewing machine I’m using to rework Sophia’s dress is jammed. We can’t possibly finish everything on time by hand. I know what will help! Find a can of concentrated foggy oil to lubricate the parts.
Thank you, the foggy oil you found should be enough to get the machine up and running. I’ve been sewing on it for a long time, but sometimes its old mechanisms jam. The foggy oil envelops the parts faster than usual and makes them more mobile.
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THE MAGIC OF BUTTONS
Anna Weber
Fabien was very upset that Sophia and Madame Roger had the same outfits, so he decided to completely change the design of the masquerade dress. But there’s no time for that. I think I know what to do! Help me find my wonderful buttonhook and I’ll tell you.
Thank you for helping me find my wonderful buttonhook. Look, I can use it to "move" the buttons so that the dress’s design will visually change without altering anything else. This way we can convey Sophia’s complex inner world through her outfit.
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A GOOD DECISION
Anna Weber
You know what would be the perfect solution for the dress? Ribbons! Delicate blue ribbons will really suit Sophia. I just need to find self-adhesive tape to stick the ribbons on the outfit as quickly as possible. I don’t have time to sew it all on.
You found the tape so quickly! I wish I had such a knack for searching. This self-adhesive ribbon tape is enough to decorate Sophia’s outfit and highlight the singer’s lightness. Ah, her dress will be the most luxurious in the City!
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REBELLIOUS SPIRIT
Anna Weber
Details will help us add individuality to Sophia’s outfit. She’s very spontaneous in her work, even a little... rebellious. Let’s decorate her dress with an unusual brooch. We’ll make this accessory from the aigrette she adorns her hair with. Look for it.
I’ll decorate Sophia’s aigrette you managed to find with precious stones and then sew it to her dress. Such a brooch should look great on her dress, as if imitating the Order’s ancient brooch without actually copying it.
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GRAND OPENING
Augustine Capuchin
There’s absolutely no time left. The exhibition dedicated to the history of the Defenders’ Order is about to open, and I haven’t installed all the exhibits yet. Please lend me some tools. I forgot mine.
I fixed the lights, tightened all the screws, and removed the extra parts. Now everything’s ready! Come on, I want to see them open the maroon velvet curtains at the entrance to the exhibition hall. It always looks so dramatic!
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THE WHEEL OF HISTORY
Augustine Capuchin
There’s another exhibit that requires immediate restoration. Someone spun the slide wheel too hard, making some of the slides fly out. Can you help me find the lost frames to restore the chronology of events on the slide wheel?
Thank you! I’ve arranged the frames you found on the slide wheel in a logical order. Look through the magnifying glass. You’ll be the first of the masquerade ball’s attendees to see the fight between a monster and a Defender. I’m sure you’ll be impressed!
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A TRUE GEM
Augustine Capuchin
If you’re interested, I can show you my favorite exhibit. It’s a unique shot that shows the daily life of the Defenders. Oh no, the lamp with the slide is gone! Please find it. We can’t let something happen to it!
Oh, you found it! Did they really want to throw out this lamp? I guess I will have to make it clear to the masquerade ball’s organizers that this lamp contains a true gem - a frame showing a fencing lesson given by the head of the Order himself!
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IMAGES OF THE PAST
Augustine Capuchin
The filmosphere is the most amazing piece at the exhibition in honor of the Defenders’ Order. It consists of many unique frames, most of which are now lost. Please help me find all the frames to restore the filmosphere.
You’ve collected all the filmosphere frames. Now I’ll glue them into a ball again. We’ll shine a light through it and images from the Defenders’ Order’s past will be displayed across the walls. It will be stunning!
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SQUARE FRAME
Augustine Capuchin
I counted the cube slides and three are missing. They look very similar to the souvenirs, but we still need to retrieve them. Otherwise, the presentation on the history of the Defenders’ Order will be incomplete. You’ll easily recognize these slides. They’re inserted into cubes with fog swirling inside them.
The cube slides you found are extremely important to complete the Order’s story. They show footage of a battle in the fog. Lewis also filled the cubes with fog to make them more vivid.
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IMPORTANT SHOT
Augustine Capuchin
One of the most ancient and valuable slides is called "The Explorers." It shows the Defenders at the first place of battle against the monsters. Only one frame was saved from an entire film, but it’s the best one. Please help me retrieve it.
Monsters and Defenders! You did it! "The Explorers" slide is fully intact: no scratches or cuts... Ah, there are a few fingerprints here. But that’s okay, I’ll get rid of them in no time!
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A DREAM COME TRUE
Roger Doubledeal
The golden bees are buzzing busily, my hat, the wheel of fortune, the tarot card, and the oriental amulet are vibrating, and the Hesperides’ apples are emitting golden sparks. My deepest desire is about to come true. Oh, I can’t wait! Will you lend me some artifacts to speed up the process?
I feel that the golden bees’ magic has worked, and now I’ll get what I want most in my life. Countless treasures, come to me!\n What’s this? A honey cake?! Yes, I dreamed of it, but only when I was a child... So, this turns out to be my deepest desire?
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A FAVORITE HAT
Roger Doubledeal
Look, the golden bees are starting to gather! This means that our bait is working. Mamma mia, I almost forgot! In order to direct the energy of change to my desire, I need to place an item I’ve been using for a long time among the flowers and amulets. Where’s my favorite hat?
Yes, this is my favorite hat. You’ve done me a huge favor by finding it! I’ll place my hat close to the flowers that the golden bees are circling over. This will make the particles of my aura mix with the energy of change. Let’s hope this spring magic works.
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CHERISHED FRUITS
Roger Doubledeal
I’m a little worried whether the golden bees will collect enough energy of change to make my wish come true. I’ve come up with an idea to lure the bees not only with flowers but also fruits. But our bees are unusual, which means that we need special fruits. Let’s collect the Hesperides’ apples!
Wow, you managed to find the Hesperides’ apples! At least they’re very similar to the mythical fruits from the nymphs’ garden which give eternal youth. So much the better: these apples look delicious, are clearly full of energy, and should be quite attractive to the golden bees.
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A FLOW OF POSITIVITY
Roger Doubledeal
What’s my desire? Mamma mia, it’s a truly grand one! It took me a long time to formulate it correctly. All that remains is to attract the golden bees and use their energy of change. I think an oriental amulet will help me with this. Have you found one, by any chance?
Grazie, you found an oriental amulet consisting of five coins. This means that it balances the five elements: wood, metal, earth, fire, and water. The amulet creates a flow of positive energy, and I expect that this flow will bring the golden bees to me.
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A HAPPY PROPHECY
Roger Doubledeal
I need some particles of change to fulfill my desire, and only the golden bees of spring can bring them. Rumor has it that they come when they feel positive energy, so I’ll put my luckiest card next to the flowers. Can you find it in the deck?
You found my lucky nine of cups card! Bravo! Did you feel a positive charge from it? An experienced fortune teller told me that this card brings success and fulfillment of desires. I hope the golden bees will be attracted by this kind of positive energy.
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A LUCKY TWIST
Roger Doubledeal
I came up with a way to attract golden bees to make my wish come true. First, we’ll need some flowers and also a reliable good luck charm so that I’m lucky enough to interest the bees with these flowers. The Wheel of Fortune would be perfect, but I lost it recently. Can you help me retrieve it?
Thank you for returning the Wheel of Fortune to me! The goddess of luck herself adorned it with fragrant flowers. According to my calculations, this increases their attractiveness at least twofold, which means that our chances of getting the golden bees interested in these flowers are very high.
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NO ONE IS FORGOTTEN
Maiden of Spring
You’ve found numerous Easter eggs, but the bunny feels that someone was left without a gift. He prepared a special egg for the City, as this is an unusual place with its own soul. I’ll hand the gift to the City, but I’ll need artifacts. Please bring me some.
The energy of the City’s artifacts surrounds the Easter bunny’s gift with a glowing haze, and it disappears into it. This means that the gift has been accepted. The fog will no longer hinder the celebration. Thanks to you, the bunny is jumping for joy. And here’s your gift. Come on, open it!
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A LUCKY FIND
Cardsharp
What did you say? Gifts? Valuable gifts? Of course we need to find them! The fog has snatched lots of stuff already, so losing Easter eggs is the last thing we need. The bunny hinted that my gift would bring good luck. If so, it must be a talisman egg. Have you come across such a thing?
Luck is going straight into your hands! You found the talisman egg, but I need it more. Thank you. I’m glad that the fog didn’t get this gift from the bunny. I can already feel it charging me with luck. Well, I’m off to try it out!
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ELEGANT PATTERNS
Juliette
Ah, mon ami, many people have already received their gifts from the Easter bunny, but I just can’t find mine. It must be a gorgeous, delicate, and a fine work of art, just like I love! I think it’s a wonderful lacy egg. Please help me find it.
Merci! You’ve found a gorgeous lacy egg for me. Ah, I wish I knew how to create such beautiful patterns! Maybe the Maiden of Spring can teach me the complex technique for weaving such lace. After all, she’s the one who helps the Easter bunny make gifts for the citizens.
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A RIDDLE INSIDE
Huntress
We won’t let the fog spoil the Easter bunny’s surprise! I’ll be happy to join the search for the spring eggs. Plus, the bunny hinted that there’s a mystical gift waiting for me. Maybe it’s some rare monster’s egg? Let’s search for it, if you’re not afraid.
Great, you managed to find the mystical egg! I’ve never seen anything like this. It shines and shimmers in different colors. Fascinating, isn’t it? A great gift. I hope a dragon hatches out of it. What? I’ve been dreaming of raising a dragon for a long time.
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SPRING MOOD
Lady
If we don’t find the Easter eggs, this will upset not only the bunny but also the Maiden of Spring. And if she’s not in a good mood, the weather may turn bad. By the way, my gift is connected to flowers. The bunny hinted to me that it’s a vase egg, but I can’t find it. Will you help me?
Please accept my sincere thanks for finding this vase egg, a wonderful gift from the bunny. I wouldn’t have managed without you. Now I’ll put a beautiful bouquet of primroses in my new vase. Do you feel it? There’s a spring mood emanating from it.
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A DIFFICULT TASK
Valerie
So, are you ready to start searching for the Easter bunny’s spring gifts? We’re lucky the golden bees brought them back from the fog. What did the bunny prepare for me? Look, Eddie picked up the trail! Quick, let’s hurry after him. He’ll definitely lead us to my gift!
I see you found the gift faster than Eddie. Oh, it’s a puzzle egg. I love solving puzzles! Look, there’s a rod you need to pull along the slits in the egg to make it open. An exciting challenge. The Easter bunny has found the best present for me.
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MAGIC OF MEMORIES
Juliette
Mon ami, the suncatcher is almost ready. The only thing left to do is to weave the sun wheel. It attracts the sun’s rays and transforms their light into understandable symbols. Bring me some artifacts. I’ll weave them into the wheel to attract as much sunlight as possible.
I’ve weaved the artifacts into the sun wheel, and it shone with a thousand shades of color! It’s simply mesmerizing. Just look at these images! Yes, I know that they’re rather vague... That one looks like a broom, but it could also be a paint brush. What do you think?
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BUTTERFLIES OF THE PAST
Martha
Stained-glass butterflies feel the most subtle emanations of the human soul, and the rays passing through their multi-colored surface paint pictures of the past. Find some stained-glass butterflies. They’re the only thing that Juliette’s suncatcher is lacking.
These stained-glass butterflies are perfect for the suncatcher. They will shed light on Juliette’s past, which even I can’t peer into.
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PALETTE OF BYGONE DAYS
Detective
Buddy, I’m worried about Jul. She’s so carried away with making a suncatcher that she forgets to eat and sleep. We need to help her find a couple of trinkets for this decoration. For example, a rainbow brush that paints memories seems to be easy to find.
What a lovely rainbow brush. I would have never believed that it’s made of small glass beads. I hope this little thing will paint Juliette’s memories in bright colors. I wouldn’t want Juliette to get upset after so much effort.
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MYSTERY OF DRAGONFLY WINGS
Juliette
A shining dragonfly has beautiful wings. Light passing through them creates wonderful patterns. They helped Martha find answers to important questions numerous times. Maybe I can see what I’ve long forgotten in their luminous patterns too. Can you help me find this dragonfly?
This shining dragonfly will look great in my suncatcher. Just look at its wings. They seem to be made from intertwined destinies. I feel that I’ll remember my past very soon.
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SPIRAL MEMORIES
Juliette
Martha says everything that happens in life moves in a spiral, and many present events can tell us about what happened in the past. I need spirals of memories made of tiny glass beads. Can you help me find some?
You immediately found several amazing spirals of memories. Thank you! I’m sure that when the sun’s rays go through them, I’ll see a piece of my past in their iridescent glints.
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PURITY OF HEART
Juliette
The suncatcher should have a pure crystal heart as its core. It will be able to sense what my own heart forgot about my life. Mon ami, please help me find a radiant crystal heart!
You found the most radiant heart I couldn’t even dream of. I can already feel kinship with it. I’m sure that the suncatcher I’ll weave this heart into will show my fondest memories.
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INSPIRING CUP
Rayden Storke
The legends of the Defenders mention a cup from which they drank to regain their fighting spirit. I found some cups in the South Fort. Maybe they were left after the holiday, but what if one of them is the legendary one? Lend me your tools and we’ll find out.
Look, I brought your tools to the cup, and light seems to be streaming out of it. This is definitely it - the Defenders’ Cup. Quick, let’s take it to Marquise von Hart. Let her strength and faith return to her. I have a premonition that she will find her daughter in the end.
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HELGA’S PROPHECY
Helga
When I carve to tell someone’s fortune, fate itself is working through my hands, so I don’t always know how it will turn out. But something tells me that your fate is very peculiar, and the figurine will be special.\n I was right, it turned out beautifully! Take a closer look.
I’ve carved a shaman amulet for you. That’s the first time I’ve done that! A great destiny awaits you. The City is already inextricably linked to you. Soon it will start to reveal the citizens’ secrets that they’ve kept for years, and will lead you to someone named... Jacob?
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TOP SECRET
Rayden Storke
The key to the secret file cabinet is back in Black’s possession, and his secrets are safely hidden. But we revealed one of them. It turns out that Black had a wife and daughter with anomalous abilities. Will we find out what has become of them, and are they as dangerous as Black claims?
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ENCHANTED FACE
Mr. Black
You don’t believe that the girl should be kept under lock and key? The anomalous flower and my words aren’t enough for you? Then I have one more piece of proof. Give me some tools - I need to rip the lining of my jacket.
Here it is - the proof. This is the photo of my daughter. She may look like an ordinary child, but appearances are deceiving! She and her mother are capable of anything. The photo was on fire, but didn’t burn. See the ghostly sparks? These are the remnants of an anomaly... or dark magic!
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COLOR OF DANGER
Rayden Storke
So the girl’s mother also has dangerous abilities. Why did she let them take the child? And does the secret file cabinet contain her father’s name? Black’s face changed as balloons flew into the sky. I’ve got a hunch. Let’s catch a pink balloon.
Did you hear what Black said when he saw the pink balloon? He recalled the day he learned he was going to have a daughter. So he’s the father of the girl he gave to the scavengers! The child was surrounded by anomalies since birth, and as she grew, they became more powerful.
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A SHADOW OF THE PAST
Mr. Black
You solve mysteries, but you won’t handle mine. It will remain under lock and key in my file cabinet. But now I feel like telling you something important. My tie pin... Where did it go? I can’t lose it, it’s crucial. Help me find it.
I appreciate you retrieving my tie pin. I wear it as a memento of that girl’s mother. The child clearly inherited supernatural powers from her. So, the girl’s mother isn’t the Marquise but a witch! But I didn’t realize it right away...
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FATEFUL TOUCH
Mr. Black
If you’re curious about the girl, I’ll tell you something else. I feel a sudden urge to share the information I’ve kept to myself for a long time. The scavenger’s note you showed me came with an anomalous flower. Rayden must have dropped it. Can you find it?
Take a look at this anomalous flower. The girl touched it. She had very unusual abilities. Anomalies were happening wherever she was, destructive and frightening anomalies! She was dangerous, which is why she had to be isolated. Now she’s safely hidden in the fog.
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FALSE TRACE
Mr. Black
What are you prowling around for? I don’t know anything about the girl or the scavengers, forget about it...\n The Marquise dropped her handkerchief? All right, I’ll return it to her. She committed a serious offense, that’s true, but I enjoy her company. Besides, she’s rich. Give me her handkerchief. Where is it?
It’s good that you found the Marquise’s handkerchief. I’ll take it to her. Tell you what I know about it? Hmm, what a strange feeling... The Marquise is pursuing me for no reason. There is no information in my file cabinet about her daughter. The girl I gave to the scavengers has nothing to do with the Marquise.
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UNDER LOCK AND KEY
Rayden Storke
Black denies his involvement in the strange story about a girl hidden in a special room. But we’ll find out what he really knows by using the rest of the Drops of Truth. I saw Black take off the chain the key was on. Can you see where it is?
After sprinkling the key chain with the Drops of Truth, I asked Black about this item, and he told me the truth: the secret file cabinet contains details about a girl with paranormal powers and the place where she’s kept. But this information is dangerous.
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X MARKS THE SPOT
Rayden Storke
With the help of the Drops of Truth, we discovered why Marquise von Hart stole the key to the secret file cabinet. But we haven’t found it yet. My guess is that the chalk mentioned by Kira is connected. It crumbled, but your tools can put it back together, right?
It worked! Now I can show the chalk to the Marquise and ask the question...\n Yes! She said that she hid the key behind one of the stones in the fortress wall, and marked the spot with the chalk. She planned to come back at night to get the key. The chalk is glowing, after all.
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PERFECT DISGUISE
Rayden Storke
It’s not so easy getting information with the Drops of Truth. The Marquise was portraying a harpy when she stole the key, right? And among her things I saw a figurine of this monster. I hope that by talking about it, she’ll point out where the key is. Can you bring the figurine?
Yes, this is her harpy figurine. The Marquise said that she chose this masquerade costume for a reason, as harpies are kidnappers. She stole the key from Black in order to find information about her daughter in the secret file cabinet. But she still hasn’t told us where the key is.
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VALUABLE INFORMATION
Rayden Storke
The Marquise is talking about Black again, so we’re on the right track to finding his key. Among the items was a sturdy case with precious stones. I’ll ask the Marquise if it has a double bottom. If the key is there, the Drops of Truth won’t let her lie. Can you look for the precious collection?
Thank you, this collection is worth a fortune. The Marquise admits that she wanted to bribe the Security Service agents to get information about the girl. They didn’t take the stones, of course, but hinted at the secret file cabinet and the key Black always keeps on him.
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NON-VISITING DAY
Rayden Storke
The Drops of Truth potion is working, and the Marquise is revealing the truth. She’ll tell us where the key is if we find an item associated with it. The Marquise mentioned Black - let’s continue in that direction. I think there was a Security Service business card among her belongings. Help me find it.
They give these business cards to the Security Service visitors. Did the Marquise come for the key then too?\n She says she wanted to ask Black about the blonde girl, but he refused to see her because he was "too busy." Hmm, he usually finds time for the noble townspeople.
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FOGGY PROSPECTS
Rayden Storke
Which of the Marquise’s belongings is associated with the key? I saw a strange device, which clearly came from the scavengers. Why does a socialite need it? Maybe she collects unusual items, and Black’s key attracted her due to its appearance? Let’s check this theory. The device isn’t far from you. Bring it.
I’ll ask the Marquise about this strange item.\n It’s a search device. The Marquise was looking for her daughter in the fog and paid the scavengers for help. One of them told her that Black once brought a blonde girl to them, but he didn’t know what became of her. At least we’re getting warmer - the Marquise has mentioned Black.
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FAMILY TRAGEDY
Rayden Storke
Kira kept a few of the Marquise’s belongings during the search. I hope they’re connected to the theft of the secret file cabinet key. Then the Drops of Truth will get the Marquise to reveal where she hid it. Let’s try that old locket. Pass it to me and I’ll sprinkle it with the potion.
This locket clearly means something to the Marquise. She will only tell us about it if the Drops of Truth potion works.\n "Tell me what you know!"\n She answered! The locket holds a photo of the Marquise’s daughter who disappeared in the fog. She’s looking for the girl, but there’s little hope... What a pity!
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SPECIAL WORDS
Rayden Storke
We have the white chrysanthemums, the magpie’s chirping, the sunbeam, the sharp sword, and the gust of wind. Their power should turn any drink into the Drops of Truth when accompanied with some special words. Here’s my thermos of tea, but it’s sealed closed. Can you lend me your tools?
Wow! I arranged the collected items around the cup and read the lines indicated in the recipe. Suddenly, my tea started to bubble, as if boiling. The Drops of Truth must be ready. Let’s take them to Black and let him find out where the key to his file cabinet is.
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LIGHTNESS OF THE WIND
Rayden Storke
Now we need to add the lightness of the wind to the Drops of Truth. This will make it easier to put thoughts into words - so the recipe says. What flutters lightly in the wind? Dry bandages and flames. Which means a fiery mummy costume will do. I saw one at the masquerade. Help me find it.
Great job - you’ve found the fiery mummy mask. Have you seen these monsters? They’re terrifying! But, thanks to the Defenders’ feat, you can only see them at the masquerade. The wind is playing with smoldering bandages. Its gusts will help us get the Marquise to talk.
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SHARP TRUTH
Rayden Storke
Now we need something sharp to help you get to the point. You know, when a person doesn’t mince their words and speaks directly. Grandma Clarissa’s recipe for the Drops of Truth mentioned a sword. I think there must be one in the fortress. Can you find it?
You’ve found two sharp Defenders’ swords at once! Still sharp after all these years? Oh I see, the swords were sharpened for a battle with stuffed monsters. It’s just festive entertainment. Hopefully, we’ll find the key and will never need these swords for a real battle.
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MAKING IT CLEAR
Rayden Storke
To make the Drops of Truth and force the Marquise to confess where she’s hiding the key, we need to catch a sunbeam. How can we do that? I remember my grandmother calling pieces of amber petrified sunbeams. We need to find an amber piece of jewelry.
Where did you find such a wonderful amber pendant? A townswoman dressed as a flame gargoyle gave it to you? You’ve demonstrated not only your search talent but also a profound gift of persuasion. This pendant will definitely suit us: I see a bright ray shining in it.
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A TALKATIVE BIRD
Rayden Storke
The second item in the Drops of Truth recipe is the chirping of a chatty magpie. But I haven’t seen a magpie in the City since the Distortion. Wait a minute... They say that the Defenders had a mechanical magpie that raised an alarm with loud chirping. Let’s look for it.
You found the mechanical magpie, which means that the rumor is true and the Puppeteer did make it for the Defenders. There’s a winder here. I’ll try to start the mechanism now... Wow, this chatty magpie’s chirping is very loud! That’s exactly what we need!
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FLOWERS OF HONESTY
Rayden Storke
Help me make the Drops of Truth, as Grandma Clarissa used to call them. She always managed to find out the truth with their help. Hopefully, the Marquise will confess where the key is. The recipe is unusual and we should follow it strictly. First, we’ll need some white chrysanthemums.
Thank you for finding these white chrysanthemums among the flowers at the Defenders’ monument. These flowers represent honesty and we need their scent. The recipe’s unusual? It doesn’t matter as long as it works and the Marquise gives back the file cabinet key. We don’t need a new disaster.
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PERFUME TESTING
Fabien Delamode
I always take some solvent with me to test new perfume ingredients. Here are some hastily made samples with notes of gunpowder, ivy, grease, ash, and moss. All that remains is to carefully apply them to blotters made of special paper. Lend me your tools.
Voila! The bitter aromas are ready to be tested. Let Mr. Black determine which of them was in the stranger’s perfume. As a loyal citizen, I’m ready to provide him with information about the lady who bought the perfume. Just don’t mention my name in the case.
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HIDDEN INGREDIENT
Fabien Delamode
It seems that we’ve collected all the ingredients that give my perfumes their bitter notes. Oh, I almost forgot! I recently came up with another one. But this is a big trade secret. You promise you won’t tell anyone? Then let’s go to the Fort’s dungeon. We need to collect some moss.
You found exactly what we need - a special moss that only grows in the Fort’s dungeon. It blends with the stone so well that it’s really hard to see. I can say without false modesty that adding it to my perfume was a brilliant idea. The clients loved its spicy bitterness.
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GLORIOUS ASHES
Fabien Delamode
I was racking my brain coming up with perfume compositions without repeating myself. I hope Mr. Black will appreciate my work when he discovers the stranger’s identity. I’m not implying that I expect a reward, not at all... Let’s just collect some watchfire ash.
Your help is invaluable! You’ve collected the watchfire ash very carefully. I’ll just need a pinch to prepare a sample for Mr. Black. He can then determine whether it’s the bitterness he’s after, and I’ll share the name of the perfume’s buyer.
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BUTTERING THE CLIENT
Fabien Delamode
Once we’ve found the bitter ingredient of the perfume Mr. Black described, I can name the woman who bought it. Do you know why he’s searching for her? Unlike you, I’m being frank. We should find some gun grease.
You have a keen eye if you spotted this bottle of gun grease among the festive bustle. Did you smell it? That’s right, it’s bitter. And very symbolic. My female clients love this one and gladly pay lots of money for a unique perfume with bitter notes.
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FRESH GREENS
Fabien Delamode
Perhaps the lady Mr. Black is looking for prefers a less warlike scent. You never said what this is about. Is it a secret case? All right, curiosity killed the cat. Just help me collect the ivy leaves that hang around the walls of the Fort.
These ivy leaves are also used to make my perfumes. They give incomparable notes of greenery after a spring rain - fresh, invigorating, and with a slight bitterness. So, I intend to present their scent to Mr. Black - for identification, so to speak.
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SMELLING POWDER
Fabien Delamode
Each perfume in my boutique is unique, so I will be able to tell you the name of the lady who bought the perfume, if Mr. Black tells me what kind of bitter note he’s talked about. I trust that you’ll keep my special ingredients a secret. Look for an old gunpowder flask.
Thank you for finding this old gunpowder flask. Yes, the scent of gunpowder is popular on the eve of Triumph Day, so for the holiday I replenish the boutique with perfumes containing peculiar additives. It’s gunpowder that gives one of the perfumes its bitterness.
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THROWING OFF THE MASKS
Rayden Storke
The thief’s traces have led us to a locked guardhouse door. Looks like we’ve found the culprit’s hideout. We’ve got her! The door is strong and won’t break though, and the lock is blocked by something - I broke my lock pick... Lend me your tools.
The door is open! I see the feathered helmet that matches the culprit’s description. We’ve caught her! Almost... The helmet is lying near the exit to the fortress wall, which the thief used to escape. She can’t get out of the Fort, but we don’t know what her costume looks like now.
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VACANT LOOK
Rayden Storke
Do you think we need to look for someone dressed as a flame gargoyle? But there’s an otherworldly gaze on the description list. This is more suited to a ghost. We need to look into the eyes of everyone wearing such a costume. Then we might find that very gaze and apprehend the thief.
Well, now I’ve seen enough otherworldly gazes for a lifetime! They’re creepy! What do you have? Someone left foggy lenses on a gun carriage? Yes, they look exactly like those described by Black. So it appears that the culprit got rid of all her distinguishing features!
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FLAMING FANTASY
Kira Woodville
The thief is escaping! We have to hurry if we want to return the key to Black! The description mentioned special bracers that looked like flames. I checked a few pairs, but it wasn’t them. Did you see anyone wearing flame bracers nearby?
Thank you for helping me find the flame bracers. They look like those described by Black. But I still can’t figure out what kind of monster the thief was dressed up as. Maybe a flame gargoyle? Oh, I don’t want to detain them all, but it looks like we’ll have to!
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DISTRACTING SPIKES
Rayden Storke
I think the thief we’re after is wearing a gargoyle costume, an iron one. Black described the epaulets on her shoulders for a reason. They are spiked and dangerous. I think I saw something similar over there... Let’s hurry and find the epaulets!
Phew, these spiked epaulets look dangerous. Black said he danced with the thief - how did he not get hurt? The spikes must have drawn his attention, and he didn’t notice the key being stolen. But the epaulets lay on the ground. The culprit must have dropped them to cover her tracks.
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NIGHTMARISH FASHION
Kira Woodville
The description of the culprit who stole Black’s key mentioned an unusual harness. He wrote that this part of the masquerade costume looked like ribs. It shone in the sun, which means it must be made of metal. Can you find this frightening accessory?
Sure enough, this accessory is frightening! But I wouldn’t call it a harness, rather, a peculiar necklace and it looks very expensive. Where did you find it? It was lying near a lady dressed as a gargoyle... Is she who we’re looking for? I’ll detain her and take her to Black.
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LOOKING SHARP
Rayden Storke
Finding the culprit among such a large crowd is an extremely difficult task—especially when everyone in the parade is dressed up as a monster. The only clue we have is the description of the culprit’s costume that the chief gave us. Let’s start by looking for the ring with the sharp claws.
Great, you managed to find a sharp claw ring on the ground among the dancers. I thought someone in a werewolf costume had dropped it, but all the werewolves still have their claws. That means our thief is dressed up as a different monster.
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KEY INFORMATION
Rayden Storke
I didn’t know Black had a secret file cabinet. The lady who stole the key must know more than me. What kind of secret data is in there, why is it dangerous and what does the thief want it for? We have to catch her and find out everything. I’ll take notes so I don’t miss anything.
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DANCING WITH DRYADS
Lady
An ominous thunder led us to the Easter Veranda, where Helga and Sif, the Woodcarvers who spoke to fate, dwelled. It turns out Sif decided to renounce the gift that was foreign to her nature. We helped Sif by transforming her into a dryad, a free child of the forest.
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WILD CIRCLE DANCE
Maiden of Spring
Now that the items connected to Sif’s past life have all burned out, we can summon the dryads to carry out their initiation. I’ll sing a ritual song, but I’ll ask you to lend me some artifacts to amplify my voice.
Take a look... But don’t move. As soon as I finished the ritual song, forest dryads began to gather around us. Aren’t these unearthly creatures beautiful? They are what the very essence of the forest must look like... And Sif has become one of them.
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A LONE BIRD’S CRY
Helga
I wanted to delay this moment so badly... The most difficult thing Sif will have to part with to become a dryad is her bond with me. I think burning a rolling pin will do, as there are very fond memories associated with it. Can you find it?
Thank you for bringing the rolling pin. This is the first thing Sif carved under my watchful eye. When it burns, I think it’ll give my future dryad a lot of strength. So much love was put into it... Maybe you can throw it into the fire for me? I’m afraid I can’t do it.
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TWO TREES IN THE GLADE
Helga
As I understand it, when Sif becomes a dryad, she will take an oath to never harm the forest and its inhabitants. That’s why my daughter will have to get rid of the hatchet that the Lumberjack of the Prophetic Forest gave her. The hatchet must be here somewhere. Can you find it?
This hatchet was gifted to Sif by the Lumberjack, who brings wood for the Woodcarvers. For centuries, nothing could please or grieve this son of the forests, but sunny and cheerful Sif was able to break through his armor. He became my girl’s first friend.
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WHEN THE WORLD WAS KINDER
Helga
For Sif to become a dryad, we’ll need to burn things associated with her childhood in the fireplace. After all, people are often drawn to their former life because of warm childhood memories. Could you bring Sif’s favorite toy bunny? I can’t bring myself to find it.
Yes, this is her old bunny. My heart is breaking as I put it in the ritual fire, but that’s the price of Sif’s freedom. She made this plush bunny herself when she was seven. It was too difficult for her to embroider the face, so the toy only has a tail.
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FAMILY TALES
Helga
The first thing Sif will have to burn in the dryad ritual will be her Book of Animals. It contains stories about domestic animals living near the Easter Veranda. Sif loved to look after them, knew everyone by name, and wrote about her animal friends. Can you find the book?
Thank you for finding the Book of Animals. It contains my daughter’s tales about every inhabitant of the veranda - from Auðumbla the cow to Vali the goose. They will miss her...\n Sif would cut out voluminous illustrations and show them to the animals as she read the stories aloud.
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FLAME OF THE PAST
Maiden of Spring
During the dryad initiation rite, we’ll have to destroy the things that connect Sif with her current life. Anything that could return her to her old world. We’ll burn these items in a small, ritual willow fireplace. Can you help me light it?
Thank you for helping me light the willow fireplace. The fire in it is magical. It doesn’t just burn things but transforms them into a future dryad’s power. The more things dear to Sif’s heart we burn, the stronger her connection with nature will become after her rebirth.
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DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST
Maiden of Spring
If Sif is really sure about becoming a dryad and renouncing the Woodcarvers’ gift, then we can ask the daughters of the forest to meet her. They can’t stand paper, so I’ll send a little fairy to deliver my message, adding some artifacts as gifts. Can you lend me yours?
Thank you for your help with the little messenger! She fluttered her wings and zoomed off to deliver our invitation to the daughters of the forest.\n While we wait for their answer, we should prepare for the initiation ritual. I’m sure that the dryads will accept Sif.
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RISE AND SHINE
Maiden of Spring
Sif is confident that she’s ready to become a dryad. But won’t she be scared when the job is done? I’ll create the illusion in the girl’s mind that she’s already become a dryad, and I’ll see how she reacts. To make the mirage come to life, I’ll need Sif’s alarm clock.
What you found is an "alarm clock of reality." With the ticking of the clock, I’ll bring Sif into the illusion... She wasn’t afraid of becoming a dryad - Sif is really firm in her decision. Let’s bring her consciousness back to reality by ringing the alarm clock.
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MEMORIES OF HER MOTHER
Maiden of Spring
Sif is willing to give up the Woodcarver’s gift for the free life of a dryad, but can she leave Helga, her foster mother? After all, Helga will no longer be able to touch her... Sif’s subconscious answered me with the image of a magic carousel. Can you find it?
It was this magic carousel that Sif saw when she thought of Helga.\n Before bed, her mom always sang her a song about the distant snow-capped mountains. Sif understands that their love is strong enough to let each other go, and that nothing will ever take that away.
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WHAT LURES THE BIRD
Maiden of Spring
Will Sif be able to completely abandon the prophetic gift to become a dryad? It may not be as easy as it sounds. In her mind, the Woodcarvers are associated with the image of a soul bird. It looks like that sparrow in the wooden cage. Can you bring it?
Sif associates the prophetic gift with the solar crystal inside this birdcage. The bird is obsessed with the crystal, but understands all too well that it must lock its soul in the cage forever to get it. Is it worth it?
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LEAVING THE NEST
Maiden of Spring
Will Sif have any doubts if she renounces the Woodcarver’s craft and becomes a dryad? So far, her soul is in doubt. I see the image of a sharp flower saw tormenting the girl. I think I’ve seen a similar tool on the veranda. Can you find it?
Thank you for finding the flower saw. This image from Sif’s mind means that the desire to stay with Helga at the Easter Veranda and the urge to fly out into the world has split her soul in two. She couldn’t stay, but she also feared the unknown.