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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Hook a liar.
Cardsharp
I hear our compassionate acceptance has decided to learn about the human heart in order to get through the "human reading ordeal"? That old card cheater is good at what he does! I wonder what it must feel like to look into the soul of a liar? Hermes in Greek mythology, Loki in Norse mythology...I read something about them. In Japan, lying masks, also known as Hyottoko, are used in Kyogen. Search the gardens to find it.
The lying face looks like it's blowing cigarette smoke. But the truth is, he's whispering a sweet lie. Let's let that sweet Juli tell the difference between a swindle and a joke.
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narrow path over a rock
Huntress
Valerie will get you through the "trials and tribulations of manufacturing". She's a fighter, just like me. How can I help her? I've seen a picture of a bonsai tree "made with stones". I think it is a symbol of conquest in life. Fighting through and through, even through the stones. Find Valerie a bonsai like that.
It's a bonsai made with stones. Small, but a true warrior, like Valerie! Or like me. Even as a child I fought my way through the dungeons and found my way... give her this tree.
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generation bridge
Lady
The only way to show the invisible referee of the Japanese garden that Valerie is successful in the "trials and tribulations of monozukuri" is to understand not only that bonsai can be beautifully cut, but also the meaning of its form. I once grew a stock-stand bonsai for my grandmother. Would you be interested in finding something similar to that?
Valerie could learn a lot from a stock-built bonsai. See how all the trunks are coming from one stock? My grandmother said that this tree symbolizes the continuation of generations.
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Toward the Wind
Lady Peacock
The Japanese Garden has put Valerie through the "trials of monozukuri". Please help her overcome her ordeal! Valerie has mastered the basics of the art of bonsai better than my royal gardener! In fact, I once had a bonsai made of oblique trunk. Let's see if we can find something similar in the garden.
The intricate shape of the slant-trunk bonsai represents the way the tree constantly bends and struggles in the wind. That's what my gardener taught me. Valerie is going to learn bonsai.
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Stability and Harmony
Juliette
If Valerie fails her "trial of making things," even her talent will be lost. She told me that it would be a good idea to start by mastering the "straight" bonsai. It's called a straight trunk bonsai, a symbol of stability and harmony. Find it in the garden, dear friend!
A straight trunk bonsai resembles a pyramid. I'm sure this will help Valerie master the basics of the Japanese art form. Valerie is mumbling something as she carefully observes this tree...
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Just in time.
Detective
I'm surprised Valerie decided to take on the "manufacturing ordeal". She should be commended. Yes, she may not be the most patient, but she is certainly the most creative person in town. If Valerie can't beat herself up and follow the path of the maker, all is lost. Valerie sent me here immediately to look for cliff bonsai in the garden. Let's get to it, shall we?
Valerie said that this suspended bonsai resembles a tree growing on a cliff. In Japan, he said, this symbolizes the harshness of survival. I hope this guy helps with the ordeal.
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golden rat (any rodent of family Rodentidae, esp. the Japanese grass rat, Rodentia japonica)
Cardsharp
Martha can only overcome the "ordeal of meditation" when she has tamed the demon that lives within her. She asked me to find her some Japanese netsuke to help her concentrate? These little darlings are more than just souvenirs. These antique netsuke bring good luck. My favorite is the rat netsuke. It is a symbol of wealth! Find it in the garden.
The rat netsuke helps Martha meditate on the material world, and gamblers like me have them for a reason. There is a reason why gamblers like me have them!
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The Cycle of Life
Monk
In the "ordeal of meditation," Martha must know not only her own mind, but also the Japanese philosophy and how to use it. For example, there is a very special relationship between death and longevity. This is symbolized by the netsuke of the crane. Look for it in the garden.
It is not only in Japan that the crane netsuke is a symbol of longevity. It is also true in other Oriental countries. Concentrate on Martha there. You will learn something about the value of life and death.
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moon rabbit
Juliette
I have to help Martha in her "meditation ordeal." A detective once gave me a rabbit netsuke and a postcard as a souvenir. The postcard said, "The rabbit is a symbol of compassion and self-sacrifice. Let's go to the garden and find the rabbit netsuke for Martha. Compassion might come in handy for her.
This adorable rabbit netsuke sees through people's hearts! The Japanese people of old really understood the nature of compassion, didn't they? Give this rabbit to Martha. It will help her in her ordeal.
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Tiger in the Garden
Detective
I can't find what Martha needs to pass the "meditation ordeal". Why don't we try to guess somehow and help her? My boss has a tiger netsuke on his table. In Japan, the tiger is a symbol of power. We need to find a tiger in the garden.
Who knew finding a tiger netsuke could be so tricky, huh? Look at this beast. Through this netsuke, Martha will find power and blessings in her own soul. I hope it does.
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The Beauty of Snakes
Valerie
I wish I could help! Martha has to go through this "meditation ordeal". I borrowed a pamphlet from an Asian store. It's all about netsuke. Here's something interesting. It's a symbol of magical powers, telepathy, and space-time. It's a snake netsuke! Let's look for it in the garden.
This snake netsuke has beautiful scales carved into it! This symbolizes feminine beauty as well! I hope Martha can focus on this snake and take on her ordeal.
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tight knot
Monk
I know a little about the Japanese Samurai tradition. Why don't we help women hunters prepare for the "warrior trials"? In their home country, it is no exaggeration to say that a warrior's symbolism and appearance represent his or her fighting ability. Find the decorative knots of armor in the Japanese garden. Then I will explain it all to you.
These decorative knots are worn on samurai armor and are shaped to symbolize the warrior's character. Why don't we use this knot to give the female hunter the blessing of her ancestors?
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Warrior Stability
Inspector
Women hunters need to be fully equipped for the Trials of the Mononofu. A warrior who has made a name for herself needs more than just skill. They need stability. They need foot armor to support it. I have read about a pair of koukake tabi, which were worn by the samurai. I think I might be able to find it somewhere in this garden. We need to find it!
Is that a Tabi Shoes? It's made of very hard leather! I hope the female hunters can wear them. If not, you will fall into the "warrior's ordeal".
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strong defence
Isabelle
I bet a woman hunter could master any weapon and pass the "warrior's test." But a skilled warrior also knows how to defend herself. I have a piece of armor I've been wanting to make for her. So I learned about a type of armor with a pattern called tortoiseshell. I saw it today in the garden. Look for it!
The tortoise shell pattern on this armor will protect the female hunter from enemy attacks. But this armor is hard to move in. It takes some getting used to.
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well-known blade
Detective
The lady hunter is an incredibly brave woman, man. If she fails to master the art of the Samurai, if she fails to overcome the "warrior's ordeal", the Japanese garden will take away her strength and fighting skills. Let's help the lady hunter become the perfect Japanese warrior. Find a sword in the garden.
I've read about the sword. The sword is the very symbol of Japanese warriors! Take it to a lady hunter. She will handle it perfectly and pass the "warrior's test".
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The Cruel Stars
Huntress
How could I refuse an ordeal from the Japanese Garden? Especially since we are all going to eternal sleep. I would rather fight, be defeated, and be punished than surrender! I am a man of the warrior's way. Find me some Japanese weapons and armor in the garden. It will sharpen my skills as a warrior. Start with the shuriken, will you?
Be careful with this shuriken. These blades are very sharp! Shurikens were used by those mysterious ninja. But the Samurai also used shurikens at times. Let's start training immediately.
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The first friend
Cardsharp
As I have said before, the life of a pirate is full of dangers. The captain's fifth friend had only one eye. And his most prized possession was his eye patch.
This silk eye patch. What a hand-knit piece of work! Looks like this pirate had good tastes!
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The One and Only Hand
Cardsharp
It was common in battles at sea to be wounded or left with scars. The captain's fourth ally was someone who had lost a hand in a battle in which he had participated. Well, what the heck, he decided to replace it with a metal hook.
This pirate is clearly not a mere plunderer. Look at this iron hook. It is covered with jewels and beautiful patterns. A mere sailor would never have been able to acquire such a thing.
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A Pirate's Friend
Cardsharp
The captain's third ally was a notorious drunk. His most prized possession was a bottle of Cuban rum. Well...let's find it and taste it right away!
No pirate can refuse rum. With this trusted friend, we can overcome both joy and sorrow. And so it stays with the sailor at sea... at least until the bottle is empty.
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Dokuro ornaments
Cardsharp
The captain's second friend doted on his little pet parrot, Polly. He just could not say goodbye to this bird after she died. So he had her skull polished and embedded with jewels, which he wore as an ornament. Damn those pirates...the poor parrot never seemed to find peace in death.
These ornaments aren't bad. It's surprisingly cool. Or so I might have thought, had I not known that this was the skull of some poor parrot.
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Wooden prosthesis
Cardsharp
Well then, let's start by looking for a wooden leg. It is unlikely that there will be any prosthetic limbs mixed in with the treasure.
The original owner of this wooden leg was a famous pirate, a storm conqueror....... I'm getting a little carried away with my pirate ramblings.
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Under the symbol of the tiger
Juliette
I really like the tiger lilies. The Tibetans and the rulers of the east used to revere them. I hope you can bring some tra lilies to my greenhouse.
I've read all about how to grow tiger lilies... how to water them, how to light them, etc. I will put this flower in an important place in my sound quality.
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Whiter than snow
Juliette
I've already decided what I'm going to plant. I will plant in my greenhouse... lilies. After all, the lily is a symbol in many aspects of life. For example, the Romans revered the lily as the flower of Juno. It was a symbol of hope. They are called white lilies. Could you bring them to me?
Zeus' mantle was woven of white lilies, and he would sometimes adorn the hair of Musa and the others. It was that important.
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Towns mapped
Isabelle
I've almost got it. Just one more thing. A map of the city. Any kind of map will do, as long as it's detailed.
This map will do. Now we have everything we need. Can you help me? Put the map on the table and put all the balances on it. Don't forget the weighing pan.
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The weight of everything
Isabelle
I need a set of weights to weigh them. Can you find them for me?
A brand new set of weights! It looks as if it just came out of a museum and has never been used.
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stop the wind from blowing
Isabelle
To make sure the scale is accurate, you can't have even a hint of wind blowing. I use a vacuum bell jar. I don't have one of these.
I knew you would find me. You always find me so quickly.
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balance dish
Isabelle
There's still something missing. We have the balance, but we don't have the plate. Let's find them.
You found me very quickly. I figured it out. It was probably in a little store that sells Chinese stuff. No, don't worry about it.
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street manuscript
Isabelle
While exploring the city's catacombs, I found an old ritual. It told me how to get the symbol of equilibrium. It is a very valuable amulet. It balances the good and evil in a person. It also points to a special place where the magical field is out of balance. Can you help me? First we need to find the city codex. It's a symbol of stability in the city. It's an essential part of the ritual.
Yes, this is it. It describes what happened before the city of shadows was built.
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A Warm Solution
Valerie
I'm racking my brain for other good ideas for your romantic date. If you're going to follow my lead, the date should be a little later in the day. It's going to get cold down by the river then. You'll need something warm. Bring a fleece blanket. It's the best solution.
This fleece blanket is amazingly lightweight. It's soft to the touch, yet warmer than a regular woolen blanket. Perfect for a romantic date. Thanks for my advice.
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Noble lightness
Valerie
I'll have to think about what to have with her. Dry sparkling wine goes well with cake, marshmallows, fruit salad or cookies. Let's have a cake. Bring a French cake called "dacquoise". That would go perfectly with this sparkling wine.
What kind of stuff did you find? Is it coconut dacquoise? I've only had it once, but it's a taste I'll never forget. This cake is made from almonds, pistachios and hazelnuts. They all taste completely different.
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Message from Italy
Valerie
I don't know about your girlfriend, but I love sparkling wine. That light, elegant drink is perfect for your date. Plus, it sets the mood and puts you in a festive mood. Yes, bring the sparkling wine.
Now what kind of sparkling wine did I find? No way, it's Italian Lambrusco! Tell me where you found it. I know you got it from your guide... but do you think there's one for me?
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Romantic City
Valerie
As you know, the City of Shadows isn't that romantic. With all those werewolves, gargoyles, and boggarts... we'll just have to make our own place with a nice atmosphere. Go find a picture of Paris. Use them as if they were the actual view from the window. It'll make this place a little more romantic.
I never thought you had this kind of imagination. This scenery is really lovely. Wouldn't you like to ask me out on a date? I'm cute, I'm single, and I'm....I'm kidding, just kidding.
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Set the mood.
Valerie
Funny, I get asked to plan dates a lot! I've never done anything like this, though. Tell me, who are you going to date? All right, you don't have to tell me. I'll find out on my own. Well, first I need a bouquet of flowers. A big, beautiful bouquet. She's younger than you? Then something in a softer color would be preferable.
This bouquet of flowers is simply stunning. But maybe a little too big...I hope you know what the situation is. How are you going to walk around with such a big bouquet? I mean, you need to settle down somewhere. I have an idea. We're going to the Red Rose Cafe by the river. What do you think?
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omen of spring
Valerie
The last thing we need to summon the fairies is primrose or ruebeckia. According to the document, this flower makes the invisible visible. Bring me the primrose. Then you will be able to see the fairies.
According to the handbook, in order to summon the fairies, you have to eat some of the primrose flowers I brought with me. These aren't the ones that bloomed on the highway....
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Beauty has its thorns.
Valerie
I still need something for the fairy summoning ritual, thistles. I could pull it out myself, but thistles are full of thorns. It'll work better if you bring them to me.
You can kiss them! You're not afraid of thistle thorns, are you? You can't leave it by my side. How on earth can you hold it without getting stabbed?
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Summer Drinks
Cardsharp
I too would love to finish off a cocktail. A lime margarita would be perfect. But that's not important. I need to know the end of the pirate captain's story.
Lemon martinis are a decadent and aristocratic drink. I'll take it to the nymphs right now. Otherwise, I am going to drink it myself.
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Citrus exhilaration
Cardsharp
Nymph's orders are getting bigger and bigger, aren't they? So, what cocktail shall I make this time? How about a lime margarita? It's unique and very tasty.
This is my kind of drink... by the way, do you have enough ingredients left to make another lime margarita? Oh well, too bad...
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Tropical Abundance
Cardsharp
What an interesting story! Now we just have to find out how it ends. It's easy enough to find a cocktail called the Tropicana. Then the nymphs will tell us what happened to Captain Drake in return.
You were able to find the ingredients for the Tropicana so fast that you've already decorated the glass with a piece of pineapple? Your bartending talents are innate!
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Mint freshness
Cardsharp
The nymphs wanted something cool and refreshing. I think a mojito would be just the thing.
A fresh mojito with sliced lemon and mint leaves makes a lovely drink for those who live by the sea.
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Raspberry Delight
Cardsharp
It turns out that nymphs love light summer cocktails. Let's win them over to our side with something a little different and delicious, such as a raspberry rose cocktail. They may loosen up a bit and give us some important information about the captain of the Wandering Dutchman.
Raspberry Rose...that's where rose petal jam goes! Too sweet for me, but the nymphs would love it.
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Symbols of my hometown
Vera
We often encounter many difficulties, but the misty backstreets are where we foragers go home. So we should add something from the misty backstreets to our memory charms. How about a potted rose, for example, which every traveler who comes there is sure to see?
Did you bring me a potted rose? Thank you. Todd hated it at first. He complained about the pawn shops that put them all over the street. But you know what, this rose is a symbol of the foggy backstreets, cozy but always dangerous. Now, let's add this to the amulet of memory.
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Funny Hat
Vera
Todd asked me to add as many of my personal items as possible to the memory charm. The more things that remind me of me, the less likely I am to be lured into a haunted house by the fog. Could you look for my defense hat? You'll recognize it when you see it.
Yes, this is my defense hat. Todd is the one who put these cat ears on me, but I've been wearing it for a whole day without realizing it! Todd says he'll always come back from the fog, no matter what, just to make fun of my ridiculous appearance.
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Time and Fog
Vera
A stopwatch is one of the most important tools a collector can have. Todd's stopwatch broke in the fog a long time ago, and he almost got into a dangerous situation because of it. Since then he has borrowed my stopwatch with the butterfly ornament on it. Can you bring that to me? You'll need it to make a memory charm.
I knew you could easily find the stopwatch. Isn't the butterfly ornament very fancy? And yet Todd kept it with him because I once used it to save his life. Add this stopwatch to his memory charms, and I'm sure he'll be able to resist the lure of the mist's calling.
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inevitable sacrifice
Mayor
In order to weaken the wind and make it obey us, we need a wind map. It is the last item we need to perform the ritual and invoke the logbook.
No way! You've already found a wind map? Your talent as a discoverer is truly astonishing.
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west wind
Mayor
Now all that remains is to find the unpredictable Zephyrus, the winds of the west. Sometimes it's a gentle breeze, sometimes it's a raging hurricane. You'll find a way to control his fiery temper.
Zephyrus, you have caught the unpredictable West Wind. You are qualified to call yourself a true windman!
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Transient East
Mayor
Eurus migratory, the winds of the east. Easy to find, easy to catch... but beware. Eurus frequently calls up storms. So strong is its power, it can harm humans.
You got him? Hold it tight. Don't let him get away no matter what. The shifting East Wind, Eurus, is not to be underestimated. But you beat him with dignity.
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Southern heat
Mayor
The next step would be to start looking for scorching notos and southern winds. Hopefully that warm breath will ease the bitter cold of Boreas.
Burning notos, did you catch the southern wind? Wonderful! Even I am just starting to feel a little cold being near the north wind.
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Cold in Scandinavia
Mayor
The pirate treasure is unstable. The winds and storms have been blowing in it ever since Martha disappeared. We must catch the right wind. Let's start with the very cold Boreas, the north wind.
Watch out for the extremely cold Boreas. If they escape, the city's summer will turn into a harsh winter.
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Sweet and mysterious scent
Angelique
To make a spring perfume, essential oils are essential to add richness to the fragrance. You can buy them at any salon, but if possible, you will want to get the ingredients yourself and make them by hand. To make essential oils, you need a special distiller. Can you please find one for me?
This distiller is brand new. The copper parts are shiny and bright... You have a very useful talent for finding things. Shall we start extracting the oil? It is a slow but very interesting process. Would you like to watch with us?
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Buds and petals
Angelique
I know that it is very reckless for me to try to make a perfume when I don't know how to smell. But I like to take on difficult challenges. To create a spring fragrance, you need to use real flowers as ingredients. Dried petals have a sweet and sour scent. It would be nice to have that.
What do you think about the petal scents you have found? According to books on perfume, floral scents are particularly popular. Perhaps our atelier clients would like such a scent...
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Let's add some color.
Valerie
The painter's ghost was very happy to see you. He has found almost all of his pencils. Now he wants me to find him some colored pencils. That should be easy, right? Bring the pencils. And that's the end of the matter.
Yes, this is it. This is my ghost colored pencil. Now I have found all his lost pencils. He won't be in my dreams anymore. I don't know whether to be happy or sad.
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Dandy purple
Valerie
There's even a crocus in the fairy summoning ritual. The funny thing is that the city of shadows has to gather them during the night... Not easy, but you can do it. Bring me some crocuses as soon as you can.
It's amazing! To collect buckets of crocuses in the middle of the night without the fear of gargoyles and werewolves. No doubt, this Nakayoshi's summoning ritual will be a success.
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Collector's bond
Vera
To make a memory amulet, I need a memento... a navigation ring, for example. It belonged to Todd, but he dropped it somewhere in the backstreets. It's very important to the collector, so I really want to find it for him. Will you help me look for it?
You found a navigation ring? That's an amazing talent! Every gatherer has one of these rings. They are used for orientation, but they also serve to bind the gatherers together. It's like a ring that has been handed down from generation to generation.
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Where the Soul Dwells
Alicia
This area of the garden is especially weedy...it looks like no one has set foot in it for a long time now. It would not be surprising if the mazes and treasures in the legend really exist. I see what looks like a house behind those trees over there...is it an optical illusion? Let's investigate together.
Oh my god! This is an impossible structure! Look at this strange structure. This must be the building that the legend calls "the maze. But what is that sound we have been hearing since a while ago? Could it be that the spirit of the designer's apprentice is really trapped inside?
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buds of spring
Angelique
I found one of Fabian's books on perfume making. I would like to experiment by making a spring perfume. I have no sense of smell, so I have to rely on calculation and knowledge. Could you please bring some freshly picked spring flowers?
Spring flowers are so elegant. No wonder Fabien draws inspiration from spring flowers when creating his accessories. A perfume made from such flowers would surely have a gentle and delicate fragrance. I would love to smell it myself...too bad.
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Elegant custom-made products
Anna Weber
Thank you for finding my sewing tools. Now I can finish my embroidered breastplate. Oh, what is this? It seems that part of the linework was damaged because the threader was bent on the way I brought it here! Do you have the tools to repair this? I need it to complete the breastplate.
Thanks to you, we were able to get through the pinch! Without your tools, the threader would have been useless and the linework damaged... but the embroidered breastplate was successfully completed. You see, it turned out beautifully! I'm sure your customers, who are picky about their tastes, will be delighted.
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Pearlescent Pearls
Anna Weber
The embroidered breastplate is almost finished, but there is something that makes this an even more attractive item. Among the items Angelique brought from the mist, there should be a ruffle with pearls on it. Look for it in that box.
You found the ruffles with pearls on them. How can I thank you...Angelique brought back so many things from my home, which had been engulfed by fog. I could not have found the smallest of details so quickly among so much stuff on my own.
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wire-work border decoration
Anna Weber
The customer who requested the embroidered breastplate is very strict with time. Failure to complete the project by the due date will cause trouble for Fabin. Would you please find some gorgeous wirework among the items Angelique brought from the fog?
This is it, the line work I was looking for! Now I just need to work on a few details and I will be able to complete the embroidered breastplate.
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Lace pattern
Anna Weber
I was in trouble. The tatting shuttle is essential to complete the breastplate. Tatting" is the art of lace knitting, but in French it is called "frivolite. Can you help me find a shuttle, which is the tool for this? In return for your help, I will teach you a delicate technique that is my specialty.
Yes, this is my tatting shuttle! With it, I can quickly complete an embroidered breastplate. I am amazed that you found it among so many items. Angelique is a very kind mannequin, but I think she overdid my request.
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Valerie is gone.
Alex
Oh my God. This time Valerie was gone. She was in front of the mirror in the café, trying to fix her makeup. At exactly midnight, a huge sailing ship appeared. The ghost ship headed straight for us. The mirror shattered into tiny pieces, and one of the pieces went straight through Valerie's heart. She collapsed to the floor and vanished before my eyes. Before she vanished, Valerie had boasted that she had tried on the old pirate's tricorn hat. Find her.
The pirate's tricorn hat is tired, but otherwise perfectly normal. Now that we have all this, hopefully people won't disappear again. Let's go to Martha's right away.
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Where are the guides?
Valerie
Have you seen the guides? That's strange...he's not at the station and the others haven't seen him for a long time. He said he found a 100 year old bottle of wine in the treasure. I can't help but feel that everyone who touches the pirate's belongings will disappear! Hurry up. We need to find the bottle and see what's going on!
Bottle is very old but still full of wine. It has never been opened. The guide must have disappeared for some other reason.
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Second missing person.
Conductor
Hey, listen...I was with a detective going to the treasure, looking for clues or something. But all of a sudden, some force pushed me out of the cave. I went right back, but the detective was gone. He vanished without a trace, just like Juliette! Before he disappeared, he was carrying a dagger. You think it belonged to the old pirate?
Yes, yes. This is the pirate dagger the detective was carrying. It looks perfectly ordinary... just old.
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Pirate ornaments
Cardsharp
The old pirate disappeared many years ago. Many believe he may have left town by opening a portal to the Pirate's Cave. His records may contain valuable information that is hidden right here in the pirate's cave. But where? If we find five of the old pirate's possessions, Martha can summon the spirit. I think I saw the pirate's bracelet in the cave. Would you check it out?
This guy sure looks like a pirate bracelet. But what good are they to us? The gems, yes, they may be valuable, but they're just on a string.
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Hostage Ransom
Detective
I lost consciousness during a ritual in a pirate's cave and found myself by the door of a café. In my hand I held a strange note. Unidentified patrons were ordering food for a dozen people and a large barrel of rum, even though it was the middle of the night. To prevent us from sneaking out, the unidentified people were planning to take a beautiful woman in a blue dress hostage, the note said. Oh, no! They've taken Juliette hostage! Hurry up and find me some rum. Please. Before Juliette suffers something terrible!
Thanks for finding the bottle of rum so quickly. I am so worried about Juliette. I'll leave the rum in the cafe as requested by the kidnappers.
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Forgotten Artistic Tools
Alicia
I have never heard of a maze in this area before. Maybe it was a myth after all, but if so, where did these statues come from? Was it created by the fog, or was it the work of the designer? Either way, if this is the work of an apprentice, his tools should be nearby. Have you seen it?
Where the hell did you get those carving tools? Is it over there? Well, let's go that way. Maybe we can find the maze. Please don't leave my side...to find the designer's treasure stash, you'll need to step deep into the garden. I can't help but feel uneasy when I think about it.
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Talented Design
Alicia
We want to find the maze and the treasure at all costs! But don't misunderstand me. This is not for personal gain, but to satisfy my curiosity. We are not even sure if the apprentice actually existed...come to think of it, there are rumors that the apprentice created beautiful sculptures. Let's find out.
What a wonderful statue. It looks as if it is already alive, even though it is unfinished. This was definitely made by a very talented person. If an apprentice to the designer existed, then the story of the treasure may be true!
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Trap Formula
Alicia
Legend has it that the treasure is hidden in a maze where the spirit of the apprentice is trapped. He does not leave the mansion after his death, but stays to scare visitors looking for the treasure's hiding place. Through complicated calculations, the designer has prepared a special dwelling place for him. Can you find those calculations?
The calculations described here are completely incomprehensible... Legend has it that the designer calculated the lines that the planetary force field would follow and built the maze based on that. Yes, it is a maze in which those spirits that continue to stay in this world are trapped. Is the legend correct?
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Beach Party
Valerie
Before coming to the City of Shadows, I traveled all over the place. My most memorable trip was to Hawaii. We had parties every night. I really miss that laid-back lifestyle! Please find me a postcard of Hawaii. I kept it as a souvenir.
Postcards from Hawaii! You found it! I'd love to have a beach party like that again...
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Wisdom in the mountains
Martha
I have been to a monastery in my search for the truth. It is built on top of a mountain, hidden from the eyes of outsiders. It has everything you need to be enlightened: mountain air, ancient wisdom. The monks gave me a postcard as a souvenir, but it got mixed up with some other papers.
You found a postcard of the monastery! Just looking at this one makes me calm down and think about eternity a lot.
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Monster of the Resort
Detective
I heard you are looking for travelers? I went to a southern island once. There was a rumor that you could see mermaids. Turns out that the story was just an attempt by the island to lure tourists. But the vacation was fun, and I came home with a postcard. Can you help me find it?
Thanks for finding my postcard of Mermaid Island. If you want to spend your vacation in the mountains by the sea, you should definitely go there. You won't regret it.
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Hello from Greece
Conductor
Yo. The mayor told me they are looking for someone who has been to a tropical resort, I went to Crete once. I've been to Crete once, and it was incredible. I brought back a postcard as a souvenir, but I don't know where I put it. Can you help me find it?
Yes, this is it. A postcard of Crete. Greece is a great place for a vacation trip. The booze there is amazing! I remember looking for mermaids in the harbor after a bottle of ouzo!
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Romantic getaways
Juliette
Have you ever been out of town, you say? Oh...it was a very romantic trip.... We went to Sunset Island. I wish I could show you the beauty of the cliffs framed by the purple light of the setting sun... I have a postcard. Where did I put it?
Yeah, here's a postcard from Sunset Island! Merci for finding it. I have so many memories... sorry. I got a little carried away.
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Booty from the North
Cardsharp
The last ornament has horns...the Vikings wore horned helmets. That's all I can think of. Maybe it means we should look for a Scandinavian god.
A Scandinavian god. He's rugged and masculine. The set is now complete.
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Land of Spices
Cardsharp
Hmmm... the fourth one looks more like a picture of an anise tree than an ornament. I need to find the spoils of the land of spices. The first one that comes to mind is Ganesha, the Indian elephant god.
Ganesha is the god of wisdom and prosperity. But the pirates were probably more interested in the golden ornaments than the Hindu symbolism.
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Symbols of the New World
Cardsharp
I don't know what the third symbol means. But stylistically it looks Mayan. Which means we have to find the American loot.
This Mayan figurine is a symbol of the New World. Pirates were always looking for new lands, new adventures, treasure and glory.
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Symbols of the Dark Continent
Cardsharp
Hmmm...the second ornament is African by all accounts. No doubt. We need to find a figurine made of ebony. Black as night.
The sculptor is not so skilled, but the material itself... an African idol made of ebony wood. No matter where you cut it, it's a trophy of great value.
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Symbols of Asia
Cardsharp
There are hints in the notes. The figurines show various places in the world. The first one from Asia looks like a netsuke. I bet you this silk hat. Shall we look for a Japanese idol then?
I knew it! The first ornament was a Japanese idol! We're turning out to be a pretty good team.
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Blood and Sun
Lady
Legend has it that the sun was once captured by a snake and the people lost their warmth. At that time, a brave young man defeated the monster and brought back the sun and spring to the world. His red blood and the color of the first snowfall became the source of the red and white decorations of spring. Look for the red and white decorations of spring in the mansion.
Help the gatekeepers bring back spring with these spring red and white decorations. Just as that brave young man brought back the sun. We do not wish for blood to be spilled, but...
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Spring Paint
Lady Peacock
In my hometown, we celebrate the arrival of spring with a festival called the Holly Festival. During this beautiful event, we burn the dolls of evil beings. People all rejoice in the arrival of spring and throw festival paints at each other. Please find that paint, please!
The participants are overflowing with joy as they paint for the Holi Festival! It's a colorful crowd! This overwhelming energy helps the gatekeepers bring in spring...
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Cradle of the World
Lady
Long before the spirits of spring appeared, they were collecting symbols of Easter traditions. In some countries, women color Easter eggs by hand. Each egg symbolizes the birth of the world and the coming of spring. There must have been one in the mansion... look for the colored eggs.
A certain talented lady gave me this ornately decorated egg. I can feel her warmth and the primal power of spring radiating from the egg. Oh, please help the gatekeeper!
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On a carpet of petals
Doorkeeper
Every year the Japanese cherry blossoms attract millions of people around the world with their traditional hanami. I once brought a branch of cherry blossoms in full bloom to a lady. Back when I had not yet lost my powers. They are a symbol of the great spring. Can you help me find some cherry blossoms in full bloom?
This cherry branch is still newly bloomed. My power can no longer nurture it, though. But I can feel the power of spring from every petal! I hope this helps to open the door.
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long-eared owl (Asio otus)
Huntress
I hope to find the legendary symbol of spring at the Lady's mansion. The most eagerly awaited spring visitor is the Easter bunny. It's believed that the rabbit builds a nest in the garden and brings beautifully colored eggs there for the holiday. Can you help me find the Easter Bunny?
It's a real Easter bunny! And you're really holding a colored egg. I hope this magical animal helps the gatekeepers bring in spring.
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For Traditions
Valerie
Whoever brought the nightingale to the Lady's mansion knows her well. And about the traditions of Easter. By the way, there's a tradition at Easter of hiding eggs and finding them. That poor worshipper must have left the Lady an Easter egg. We have to find the eggs!
Wow, an Easter egg. This looks somewhat like the Easter eggs of the Russian imperial family! Oh, I opened it... there's a letter inside! It must be his confession!
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Magic nectar
Lady
Recently, I was in trouble because I ran out of syrup for my baked goods. Then I found a jug of very tasty nectar in the window. If that is not a sign of love and care for me, what is? Look for that nectar. From that moment on, that nectar would appear in my house from time to time.
The nectar of this flower breathes new life into my very dessert! Whoever brought this to me brought the nightingale here. I know what I'm talking about. They always take care of what I need...
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irreplaceable love
Lady Peacock
The magical nightingale is adorned with jewels. Which means that the lady's mysterious admirer who brought the machine that puts the tree to sleep is a rich man. For this person, the best way to convey his feelings to the Lady was to give her jewelry. Find a special jewel that the Lady would never buy for herself!
This ring is worthy of being worn by an empress! It is decorated with living plants. Martha said that trolls cannot create anything from living things. Does that mean it was a magician who made this?
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Heartfelt stone
Juliette
Only someone who truly loved the Lady could have brought the nightingale to the mansion. How romantic! It's troubling that it's affecting the tree. If that person really loved the Lady, he/she would surely have a portrait of her. Do you have a small picture or some sort of pendant with the picture in it?
This lovely pendant does indeed have the lady's picture on it! And this wonderful piece...the chain is broken. I'm sure this lady's admirer must have accidentally dropped it.
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harbinger of spring
Cardsharp
This poor card cheater is tired of freezing his ass off waiting for spring. We need to find this love-crazed asshole and turn that damned bird off. Check his personal belongings and maybe you'll find where the key is. Look for other signs of his love. A man always sends flowers. But with the harsh winter still to come... well, look for the snowdrops!
This snowflake is made of jewels and is alive! This suitor is a fool. To give such a priceless gift...but he knew how to find flowers in the middle of winter.
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common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
Inspector
Did you notice a pleasant melody echoing in the hall around noon? That sound started again an hour later. It must be a clock. It's playing the time of the Lady's beautiful home. Perhaps this melody is disturbing the opening of the buds? Find me a pendulum clock.
This clock is very complicated. It plays a melody every hour. I had one of these antiques in my office. Isabelle promised to check it out to see if there was any magic in it.
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fashions of yesteryear
Mayor
I can hear the gramophone in the hall. That machine was very popular in our time. And it seems that the lady chose a fashionable gramophone and put it in the living room. Find a phonograph. Then Martha will find out if it is the source of the magic that puts the tree to sleep.
This gramophone will bring back happy memories. Martha will feel nostalgia as she performs her magical rituals. Now take this gramophone to the psychic.
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Musician in the garden
Lady Peacock
They are probably looking for something that will be the sound source of the melody they will give to Martha. But could it be a living creature? Birds singing, or...wait a minute, there are cicadas singing! The hotel garden was full of cicadas during the summer. Look for cicadas!
I have never seen such a cicada! It's like a graceful oriental jewel. Take this to Martha. Take it to Martha and have her check it for dangerous magic. And please don't damage the feathers!
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Wind Music
Lady
I have so many things in my house that are sound sources. I wonder which of them will work their magic on that poor tree? I hear crystals playing intricate melodies. That must be my favorite crystal ornament, the crystal wind chime. Please find it!
I heard that this wind chime was hanging on the window next to that tree? Hurry up and deliver this to psychic Martha! Have him check it out immediately.
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Sounds of Childhood
Juliette
Martha told me to find something that could be the soundtrack to the melody. I do so, and Martha will find that magic. I hear a simple but gentle melody coming from the music box! It reminds me of my childhood. I wonder if this gentle music is preventing the tree from blossoming? Find the music box, dear friend!
What a wonderful music box. I can play so many tunes! Lady promised to give this to me when the problem of the magic melody is solved.
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Small amount of water
Juliette
Most of the problems that happen to plants have to do with water, dear friend. I have taken care of my landlady's garden and greenhouse. I wonder if lack of water is the reason why the tree of life is not flowering? Find a watering can. Find out what the gatekeeper and the lady used to water it!
I can give you pure spring water with this jar. I asked Martha to check it out. They take very good care of the tree of life. So why doesn't it flower?
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Special Meals
Isabelle
Could it be that the Tree of Life is not flowering, perhaps because of chemicals or poisons? Maybe some foreign impurity got mixed in with the fertilizer. Or maybe the spring's enemies intentionally mixed in poisons. Let's find the fertilizer and do an alchemical analysis.
This magical fertilizer contains a very high quality magical extract. I made sure of it. If we were using such a good product, the trees would have flowered by now. What's the problem?
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seek the truth
Juliette
I'm also an experienced gardener. I promised Isabelle I would help her. Perhaps the tree of life is not flowering because of bad soil. Find me a shovel. It should be in the gatekeeper's and lady's tools. With it, we can dig up the soil and check its condition.
Ah, the lady's tools are so neat, even the shovel! I did a little digging in the dirt. It's definitely very good quality soil!
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Slight Cracks
Detective
I'm trying to figure out if the tree is the cause of the illness. But I need to think like a detective. In fact, just a tiny crack in a flowerpot that you don't even notice can ruin everything. Julie used a fig as an example to teach me that. Let's check out that tree pot, shall we?
What a gorgeous bowl! Not a single crack. On the contrary, I think this pot is perfect for growing the tree of life. What in the world is this tree missing?
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tree doctor
Isabelle
To find out what is happening to the tree of life, we need to examine the leaves of the tree. I inspected the surface and found nothing wrong. The plant itself is fine. But a smart gardener has a special lens. He or she can use it to see if there are any hidden diseases on the leaves. Find your garden magnifying glass.
That's wonderful. I'm going to check out the leaves on the tree of life with this garden magnifying glass. Well, well, well... good news! The sapling's leaves are smooth and healthy, no signs of disease at all.
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Easter Traditions
Huntress
The owner of this house is obsessed with Easter. But does she really know about traditional baked goods? I hope it's not a trap, like Hansel and Gretel's house of candy. Find out what kind of pastry she was trying to make. Find the molds for baking the pastries.
This is the mold used to bake a sheep-shaped cake for Easter. So, an elegant noble lady baked her own Easter cake for the whole town. Who was she?
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Master confectioner
Inspector
You mentioned in your invitation that the mysterious master of this mansion is waiting for you to make pastries. I don't recall many noble ladies cooking for themselves. Find the pastry-making utensils and find out if she wrote the truth. Find the measuring spoons.
This measuring spoon has the same initials as the one embroidered on the napkin. And it's made of silver. Noble ladies used to bake their own pastries!
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guest
Juliette
I was just thinking about the invitation written by the mysterious nobleman, dear friend! It's very exciting. Let's help the detective gather evidence that she was involved. Did you see the postcard with the scent of something smeared on it? Was it, uh... cinnamon perfume?
Look, there's a pre-written invitation stuck in this lovely card holder! There's no doubt about it. The owner of this house really invited us to dinner.