Quest
These are the story/quests featured in Hidden City. There is a vast number of stories, and please note that the order and categories are unorganized, so it might be a bit difficult to navigate. Thank you for your understanding.
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A Thirst for Style
Carlos Light
I want to show Anna a prototype of a hat I made that helps its wearer stay hydrated. One day, I was working and had my hands so full I couldn’t even grab a glass of water. Now, where did I put the drinking hat?
That drinking hat looks great on you! If you’re ever too busy to step away from your work, try it on. Science is supposed to help people, right? Even when it comes to fashion.
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A New Apprentice
Anna Weber
Our mouse seamstress is a fast learner. She already understands the basics of cutting and sewing, but she needs proper tools. Can I use a few of your artifacts to set up a workspace for her?
Your artifacts helped me craft the perfect tools for my mouse apprentice. Now she has her own tiny, fully-equipped sewing station! Look at her go, working away at her miniature sewing machine. I’ll be much better off with her help.
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Whiskers, Paws, and Tail
Anna Weber
We’re about to expose whoever’s been sabotaging our collection. I rushed to the dark room to develop the film, but must have dropped the finished print on the way back. Help me find it?
Huh? The picture shows the culprit is a mouse... seamstress? Abbot Paku did say the fog creates all kinds of oddities, but I didn’t expect this. Well, okay. I’ll bring the little one onto the team and train her. I’m sure she’ll make a fine helper.
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Spy Tools
Fabien Delamode
Anna and I have a fashion show soon. We need to catch the saboteur before any more of our work is ruined. I crafted a stylish hidden camera tucked into a hat. Problem is, I forgot which one. Can you find it?
You found that pretty fast! But, ooh-la-la, the camera has already captured the intruder! I once caught a journeyman stealing collectible buttons the same way.
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Luring the Culprit
Anna Weber
We’ve established that I wasn’t the one who poked holes in the hat, and Fabien didn’t ruin any patterns... meaning someone’s trying to pit us against each other. But who? Help me make a glove blank to lure out the culprit.
Thanks. When the perpetrator tries to sabotage this glove, we’ll catch them red-handed. I just hope it ends there. The fashion show is coming up, and we won’t have time to remake any of the pieces.
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A New Vision
Fabien Delamode
Ooh-la-la! Anna and I came up with a brilliant collection together, and now she’s accusing me? She was the one who strayed from the original sketch when she punched holes in the brim of a hat. Can you find this so-called masterpiece?
That hat is unmistakable. It’s an interesting idea, I’ll give her that, but she should’ve checked with me before changing the concept. However, Anna claims she didn’t make these holes. So, who did?
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Sharp Edges
Anna Weber
Fabien and I are collaborating on a joint collection, but I’ve realized he’s not pulling his weight. I found a ruined pattern among the scraps on the table. Do you see it?
Yes, that’s the one. That pattern is completely mangled, like it was torn rather than cut. How does anyone cut with such ragged edges? Yet Fabien insists he didn’t touch it.
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The True Essence
Loukia
I found the source of the natural energy surge: a plant altered by the fog that’s growing out of a crack in the wall. Its pollen exposes the true essence of any object around it. I’ll transplant it into a special pot. Could you lend me some artifacts?
With your artifacts, I’ve contained the wayward plant inside an energy barrier. Its pollen will no longer spread. We should let the other items in the salon air out for a while.
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Full Steam Ahead
Anna Weber
I can’t work like this! That natural energy is wreaking havoc again, causing everything to run amok. The iron is charging away from me like a steam locomotive. Can you help me catch it?
Thanks. Catching that iron was quite a challenge! Loukia promised to investigate why nature’s energy is manifesting so strongly here. I need it to stop. My customers will be here any minute.
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Bonded with Thread
Loukia
Whatever’s happening in here is not normal. There are wild pulses of natural energy surging through the hat salon. Even the cotton threads are tangling together, like they’re trying to return to their original plant forms. Help me get them untangled?
Nice work! The threads are back on their spools. But I can’t help but wonder what awakened that natural energy, and why it’s here imbuing things with unruly behavior?
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A Sharp Strike
Anna Weber
Why have there been so many strange incidents in the salon lately? I know it’s not just my imagination now. These scissors are actually chained shut and locked. I’ve broken three pins trying to get them open. Here, take a look.
I was so wrapped up in trying to get these scissors open that I didn’t notice Loukia come in for a straw hat. She said she sensed a surge of natural energy in the salon. But why here?
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On the Wings of Inspiration
Anna Weber
Are you seeing this, too? A piece of fabric is fluttering along the ceiling like a bird. Oops! I forgot to close the door. The chiffon is light, and it’s windy outside. Let’s try to catch it.
Thanks for your help. Was it hard to grab that fabric, too? Even when I shut the door and the wind stopped, it still felt like it was trying to wriggle away from me. What’s going on in here...?
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Capricious Decor
Anna Weber
I’m starting to question reality. Earlier today, I was trying to sew some ribbons onto a hat, and they hissed at me before slithering away, like snakes! At least, I thought they did. Can you find them?
Thanks. Yes, these are the same ribbons, but they’ve stopped moving. Maybe there’s a draft in the salon that caused them to stir? Or maybe I’m just sleep-deprived. I’ve been up for several nights in a row sewing orders.
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Sincere Regret
Fabien Delamode
To make up for the trouble I’ve caused, I’ll give Anna the finest cloth in my possession. The caveat is, it was left behind by the fog, so there may still be traces of fog in the fibers. Can you cleanse it with your artifacts?
Ooh-la-la! I’m sure Anna will forgive me when she sees this. I can already picture how she’ll turn this fabric into many extraordinary hats. Maybe I’ll suggest we make a joint collection together.
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A Drastic Turn
Anna Weber
My salon is saved! So, Fabien was the one scaring everyone off with his invisibility turban. But his prank helped protect the Architect, and the rest of the Order from walking straight into the Shadow’s trap. Hopefully this will give them an advantage.
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A Duplicitous Gift
Janko
This musical watch you brought me is puzzling. Something’s hidden inside, but forcing it open will break both the watch and its contents. I’ll need your artifacts, please.
Your artifacts opened the watch case, revealing a complex mechanism chiming a faint, persistent melody. Incredible... it’s a surveillance device!
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A Treacherous Accessory
Mr. Black
Zoe denies any connection to the Shadow - known as the Master - but something near her is emanating hypnotic music. Can you find the source?
You’re right. The strange music is coming from the Architect’s hat. Look. There’s a musical watch brooch pinned to it. Let’s have Janko, the clockmaker, examine it while I question Ms. Weber.
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A Cause of Concern
Mr. Black
Let’s say I believe this was the Order’s so-called plan. Then why did Zoe hear music when we spoke about the Master? It’s suspicious. We need to verify her claims. Bring me my supersensitive tuning fork.
This tuning fork was developed by the Security Service. It detects musical vibrations originating from... the Lady Architect herself?! As I suspected: she’s hiding something!
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Where Is the Puppeteer?
Zoe
The Puppeteer was responsible for crafting these special hats in case of an emergency, yet he and the hats both failed to reach their destinations. Can you find the Puppeteer’s hat?
Thanks. This is the Puppeteer’s hat. Intricate, huh? He can be a little absent-minded. Maybe he forgot about the hats. I hope he at least remembers the secret signal for our general meeting.
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The Collector’s Plan
Zoe
The Collector supported the Astronomer’s proposal, created a contingency plan, and assigned us each a task. He put great care into his hat, too. Can you find it?
This hat is proof of the Collector’s brilliance! He traveled here from the past and helped me escape the spatial trap. He may already know who tried to capture me.
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An Astronomical Idea
Zoe
I’m executing the Order’s emergency plan. This is why we designed the hats I commissioned. The Astronomer drafted the concept, and was the first to build a working model. Can you find his hat?
That’s it! The Astronomer developed a true space hat. You’re saying he was in a time trap? And now he’s hiding from the Shadow’s Disciples? Well, Mr. Star is, above all things, discreet. I hope they don’t catch him.
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The Fifth Hat
Mr. Black
Who knows what kind of hidden technology the Master, a.k.a. the Shadow, could’ve planted in this hat? Let’s hand it over to our experts for analysis, but don’t touch it until we check it for traps.
Your artifacts didn’t find anything, huh? Hmm. No traps, yet Zoe freely admits this was supposed to be the Master’s hat. Does she think I won’t be able to disrupt the Shadow’s plan? If so, she’s wrong.
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An Undeniable Fact
Mr. Black
Don’t be fooled by Zoe’s pleasant tone. She ordered five hats, meaning she got one for the Master, too... who we know is the Shadow. She’s helping our adversary! Oh, where are my energy bonds?
Don’t worry. These bonds are merely for show, to persuade Zoe not to try to escape using her Architect powers. If she’s aiding the Shadow, she poses a threat to the entire City!
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Personal Effects
Zoe
These hats, and the material they’re made from, were designed by the Order of the Five. I gave the seamstress a unique French curve when I commissioned them. It cannot fall into the wrong hands. Please find it.
Thank you for retrieving this French curve. It’s the only tool capable of producing hats with additional functions, such as controlled invisibility. This was a major scientific breakthrough for the Order!
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A Familiar Stranger
Zoe
Of course I’ll explain why I wanted those hats for the Order of the Five. I have nothing to hide. Mr. Black requested identification. Here’s my ring. That should be sufficient.
This ring marks my membership in the Order. I’m not hiding, I just dislike unnecessary attention. My colleagues and I need those special hats to protect the City against the fog.
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Top Secret
Mr. Black
Any guesses who the woman who ordered the five hats might be? The Security Service has a photo of her. Let’s compare it to the memory projection. The photo’s in the archive.
This photo is classified, but you have my permission to view it. See? Anna’s customer is the spitting image of the Architect. She’ll have to come pick up her hats soon. And we’ll be waiting for her.
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Chambers of Memory
Mr. Black
Ms. Weber described the customer with the unusual fabric only in broad strokes. She didn’t have time to get a close look. I’ll use a memory repeater to learn more. Can you get it for me?
Excellent! The repeater showed an exact projection of Ms. Weber’s memory. She’s been cleared of all suspicion. The person who placed the mysterious order is our new suspect... and I know who she is.
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A Trickster’s Hat
Fabien Delamode
See? It wasn’t me. It was the invisibility turban! You knocked it off my head when you lunged at me. I obviously can’t tell you where it went. But your artifacts could.
Voilà! Your artifacts found the invisibility turban. Keep it, and I’ll be on my way. Did you know I’ve been locked up in here? The turban sadly doesn’t let its wearer walk through walls. Please accept my deepest apologies.
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Someone Else’s Order
Fabien Delamode
Haunting a hat salon was not my original plan. But while I was waiting for Anna, I began admiring her gorgeous hat boxes. This next part is hard to explain. Perhaps just find me one.
I saw a box like this one, bearing a strip of a marvelous fabric I hadn’t seen before. It inspired me, so I shaped it into a turban, and... voilà! I became invisible. After the initial nervousness passed, I decided to have a little fun.
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An Exact Copy
Fabien Delamode
I didn’t mean to scare anyone! I swear. I was asked to reproduce one of Anna’s hats for a special "original line." It’s shaped like a palette. Can you find it?
Yes, that’s it. It’s an intricate design. I only wanted to discuss the more technical points of it with Anna. But she was too busy to even say hello.
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Feeling the Pinch
Fabien Delamode
My creative heart got carried away. My income has plummeted, you see, and when an artist is struggling financially, it’s hard to keep things in perspective. I only have a few coins left to my name. See?
I hope the sight of my half-empty purse explains my actions. Ooh-la-la! I’m worried about the way Anna is looking at me... and that heavy hat block in her hands. Don’t let her near me! I didn’t do anything that bad!
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New Trends
Fabien Delamode
I had no intention of turning into a ghost. My plan was merely to create my own hat collection, print a catalog, and show it to Anna to make sure I wasn’t unintentionally copying her designs. It should be around here somewhere.
Merci! Fashion critics have lavished praise on my new hats catalog, but for some reason, the customers still only want Anna’s designs! That’s why I came here, to set the record straight.
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A Matter of Taste
Fabien Delamode
For the record, I came to Anna’s to talk because I reached a breaking point. Augustine returned the dress, claiming it didn’t match the hat. But see for yourself: the dress is a masterpiece! I brought it with me here.
Ooh-la-la! This beauty was deemed a mismatch? Absurd! Naturally, a couturier of my standing couldn’t stay silent on the matter. I was practically overcome with despair!
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An Old-Fashioned Method
Anna Weber
Hey, I’m not going to hand over my salon to this supernatural creep. Didn’t you see that movie where they caught the bad guy by spreading flour on the floor? I have plenty of makeup powder. Use your artifacts to spray it around.
Wow! Your artifacts sprayed a nice, thin layer of powder throughout the salon. Nothing’s going to hide in here now. There, look! Footprints! And a silhouette! Don’t just stand there. Catch him!
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Traces of the Invisible
Abbot Paku
Ancient texts claim that bodiless entities could be composed of ether. It’s only a theory, but one worth testing with my handy ether bolometer. Would you find it, please?
The bolometer’s test tubes didn’t change color, so we’re not dealing with an etheric creature, either. I’ll admit, I’m at a loss about what the entity’s true nature could be.
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A Consciousness Impulse
Abbot Paku
The silhouette flickering in the artifacts’ light might be a projection of someone’s thoughts. But there’s no way to be certain without a psychic sensor. I brought one with me. Can you get it?
Much appreciated. Unfortunately, the sensor didn’t register a single pulse of psychic activity intense enough to generate an ethereal being.
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The Butterfly Effect
Abbot Paku
The mysterious silhouette revealed by your artifacts could be the imprint of a soul. I’ll need my astral spectrometer. It’s the device with the butterflies on it. Please bring it here.
Yes, perfect. That’s the spectrometer. Let me activate it. Hmm. Not a single butterfly wing fluttered, meaning the device detected no astral energy present in the salon.
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Finding Magic
Abbot Paku
The entity’s silhouette in the hat salon doesn’t strike me as magical, but I’ll check for magical interference just in case. Please hand me the magic bell.
Thanks. As expected, the bell did not ring, meaning no magic was detected. Actually, I’ve never detected magic before, but it was worth ruling out.
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Exposing Light
Abbot Paku
To learn the true nature of the entity haunting Anna’s salon, I will use a special prism that can reveal traces of ghostly energy. The prism is in the linen bag. Mind getting it?
Thank you. Hmm. That’s odd. The prism remained inert. I don’t understand. All the evidence pointed to this being a supernatural infestation. There’s more to this situation than meets the eye.
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A Ghostly Figure
Anna Weber
That thing scared off all my customers! Wait, who’s that outside? I just saw a ghostly silhouette out there in the sunlight. Am I hallucinating? Can you use your artifacts to check?
Your artifacts revealed the silhouette to you, too, didn’t they? I never used to believe in ghosts until one started haunting my place of business. What would Abbot Paku say? Are we in danger?
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Science on the Brim
Charles Zaenti
I love a good paranormal mystery! I’ll tell you all I know about the haunting as soon as I pick up my order. It’s a trilby decorated with crystal coral. Mind getting it for me?
This science trilby is beautifully decorated. I love the coral! When I tried it on, a low howl murmured through the salon. I thought it was the wind, but it kept growing louder...
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Glitz and Glitter
Mr. Jenkins
I hear Abbot Paku is interviewing witnesses about the poltergeist or whatever it is. I’m in a rush, but I’ll answer your questions if you bring me my order. It’s a respectable top hat.
Ahh! Wonderful. This hat exceeds my expectations. So, my bank key slipped out of my pocket while I was ordering and flew across the salon. I grabbed it out of the air... but still. Could’ve been a disaster!
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Timeless Fashion
Ursula Hartley
The Abbot wants to hear about the bizarre incidents in the hat salon? Go fetch me order number forty. It’s an antique escoffion hat. I’ll speak with him at the door. Feels safer there.
The escoffion hat Anna made for me was perfect, like all her work. But while I was standing at the counter to order, a teacup began floating right in front of me! I was terrified. What could’ve caused that? Can you find out?
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A New Style
Ollie Articus
The atmosphere in the salon felt unusually grim. I sensed someone standing behind me while I was trying on a hat in the mirror. My order is number forty-three. Could you get it for me?
Yes, that’s my exquisite lucky hat with the peacock feathers. When I tried it on in front of the mirror, I heard someone whisper, "It’s horrible! Take it off!" But there was no reflection. The memory gives me goosebumps.
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A Fashionable Prop
Lewis Capuchin
Something is definitely haunting Anna’s hat salon! I’ll tell you about my encounter with it, after you find my order. It’s number thirty-seven, a vibrant bonnet.
Thanks. This bonnet is part of a costume for a character in our new film. Something poked me in the ribs while I was ordering it, but when I looked, no one was there, and I heard the echo of heavy breathing. Creepy, huh?
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Sacred Knowledge
Abbot Paku
An incorporeal entity has appeared in Anna’s hat salon. Does it pose a threat to the City? Where did it come from, and who summoned it? Can it be dispelled? I’ll record my findings in the Diary while I investigate.
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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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Subtle Worlds
Abbot Paku
The old factory spent a while submerged in the fog. Maybe the fog created whatever is currently haunting it? Let’s help Anna drive out the entity lurking in her salon. You’re not afraid of ghosts, are you?
Everything is where it should be. That’s good. At least the entity hasn’t been rearranging the furniture. I’ve dealt with fog entities before. They’re usually hostile, but this feels more like a grudge. Let’s keep searching.
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Under Cold Storefronts
Anna Weber
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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Heavy-Duty Surveillance
Detective
First, let’s check the Climate Center. We should split up to search the grounds. Let me know if you see anything suspicious. We’ll meet back at the main entrance.
Wow, what a beautiful tower. The Climate Center actually seems like a nice place to work. I found no signs of intruders outside. You neither, huh? Then let’s head inside.
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Wonders of Disguise
Rayden Storke
We’re almost ready for full surveillance on Avocado. Our last step is to hide a grappling hook for scaling walls somewhere in plain sight. Your artifacts will help conceal it. Can you lend me some?
Nice work. Hidden among the flowerpots, the grappling hook looks identical to a common support stake. No one will suspect a thing. I can barely spot it, myself!
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Cut down the Suspicions
Rayden Storke
Anything could happen while we’re monitoring Avocado, so be prepared. My gardening kit includes an emergency tool. Have you seen it?
At first glance, these look like normal shears, but they serve multiple functions. They are reliable cutters, good for rigging equipment, and breaking in if needed. Never underestimate a gardener’s arsenal.
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Undercover
Rayden Storke
Avocado may have left forged documents or coded messages inside the house. Fortunately, I’ve prepared some reagents to reveal his tampering. They are disguised to avoid detection. Can you find them?
Good eyes! The symbol on these sacks denotes they contain the reagents. The rest are just ordinary fertilizer. I’m committed to making this garden grow... and to exposing Avocado, of course.
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A Flowerpot with Ears
Rayden Storke
But photos alone won’t be enough evidence. We need a wiretap for constant surveillance on Avocado. I embedded a listening device in one of the potted plants, but I can’t remember which one it was. Can you find it?
Thanks for finding the wiretap flower! Avocado is pretending to be the Tarns’ long-lost son, but he won’t fool me. I’ll discover his true intentions... and take care of the plants in the meantime.
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A Friend of Plants and Spies
Rayden Storke
I’m well prepared to watch the Tarns’ house and gather intel on Avocado without arousing any suspicion. I even brought my camera sprayer. But, oops... where did I put it?
Perfect! This sprayer will tarnish Avocado’s already questionable reputation. There’s a hidden camera inside. See? You press the sprayer, and the shutter clicks. I can water the flowers and take a picture, all with one squeeze!
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A Book of Secrets
Rayden Storke
It isn’t easy caring for the plants and monitoring the Tarns’ estate at the same time, but a botanical reference book would help in both departments. Bring me one, and you’ll see what I mean.
This botanical manual doubles as a spy kit. It contains a complete set of lock picks. With this, I can monitor every room Avocado enters... and all of the Tarns’ flowers, too!
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Affairs of the Heart
Fabien Delamode
Ooh-la-la, I believe I know who William Tarns is trying to impress! He asked me to attach an accessory adored by a certain mademoiselle. Can you lend me some artifacts?
The cameo is secured, thanks to your artifacts. Mademoiselle Ollie Articus is really fond of them. It’s certain to draw her attention. But young Tarns owes me. The cameo wasn’t included in the original price.
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An Unforgettable Fragrance
Fabien Delamode
Monsieur Tarns’s suit is nearly done. It just needs one finishing touch; the icing on the cake, if you will. For this, I created a special textile perfume. Can you bring it here?
This textile fragrance is made to Tarns’ exact specifications: top notes of airship voyages, a heart of adventure, and a base of various exotic fruits. Clearly, this is of great personal importance to him.
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Protection from the Unknown
Anna Weber
Mr. Tarns asked that the suit be exceptional in every detail. What is he preparing for? He insisted on amulet buttons. I wonder how much those cost him. Have you seen them?
Yes, these are the amulet buttons William Tarns chose for his suit. They can supposedly ward off negative energy, but I suspect they’re meant to pique someone’s interest, instead.
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Stitch by Stitch
Fabien Delamode
For this extraordinary suit, Monsieur Tarns asked me to employ my secret technique: cipher stitching. Angélique taught me, and I’m not supposed to share how it works. But you can go ahead and examine the jacket now.
Notice how the stitching pattern speaks directly to one’s subconscious? I can’t repeat the message; it’s too private. But as they say... cherchez la femme. Ooh-la-la, I let it slip!
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Special Tools
Anna Weber
Young Mr. Tarns is not being totally honest. This suit isn’t for business. It’s for a rendezvous. And the fog material requires special tools to work. Ah, where did I put them? Can you look around?
Thanks. The story goes, these tools once belonged to the Puppeteer; then they passed to Stone, who later sold the kit to Fabien. They’re perfect for working with fog textiles. Lesser tools would simply snap.
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Fog Fabrics
Fabien Delamode
Young William’s request isn’t so simple. He doesn’t want any old suit, but armor made from an exotic material. He’s chosen a rare fabric. Can you get it for me while I prepare the pattern?
Ah, my pride! Fabric infused with fog, hard-earned from the foggy territories. It leaves wavering illusions in one’s wake, perfect for making an entrance... or looking intimidating.
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A Friend from the Fog
Alford Stone
So, our "poltergeist" is in fact a real, living dog that roams the Tarns’ patio. Now, where is that little vagabond? Come here, boy! Maybe he’s scared. Let’s use some artifacts to track him.
The artifacts revealed the pup’s hiding spot. He’s curled up asleep under Mr. Tarns’s hat. Good boy! His prints look ghostly because of the patches of fog still clinging to him. He must’ve come from a heavily-fogged area.
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Material Evidence
Alford Stone
So, where on the patio might this playful puppy spirit be hiding? Let’s lure it out. A bone would help. There’s a dog door built into the estate door. See that glint inside? Wonder what it is?
You’ve found a collar! Seems our pet poltergeist tried to slip into the house, got caught on the door, and had to leave his collar behind. But wouldn’t that mean our "spirit" is actually a real dog...?
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A Sentimental Spirit
Alford Stone
We should keep searching, even if our "ghost" turns out to be a living creature. Did you hear that crash behind us just now? Sounded like something was pushed off the table. Let’s go look.
The spirit smashed the photo of young Mr. Tarns with his beloved dog; the same one who went missing. And look, there’s even a phantom paw print. Our spirit appears to be canine. That’s... unexpected.
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Craving for Comfort
Alford Stone
We could try to provoke the spirit into revealing itself. Mrs. Tarns said it stole her favorite blanket. Maybe it’s grown attached to it. If we take the blanket away, we might force a reaction. But where is it?
Thanks! The blanket was tucked away in a cozy nook. But poltergeists are known for creating disorder, not for hiding things. Did it... sleep here? This spirit isn’t behaving like a spirit at all.
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Suspicious Activity
Alford Stone
Show yourself, spirit! The Tarns have reported hearing banging and stomping noises, but it’s completely silent. Wait. There. That pair of torn slippers might be a clue.
Torn slippers could indicate poltergeist activity, but these have clearly been chewed on by something. See the teeth marks? I don’t think spirits bite. Looks more like these bunny slippers were hunted. Hmm...
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Strange Interests
Alford Stone
I have an amulet that could banish the poltergeist, but to use it, first, we’ll need to make contact and draw it out of hiding. The Tarns mentioned finding a smashed item on their patio. Let’s start there.
This bowl belonged to the Tarns’ dog, who sadly went missing. Why would the poltergeist target items connected to a lost pet? The spirit might’ve formed due to strong, unresolved emotions.
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Special Fertilizers
Emma Luxmore
Mrs. Tarns is experimenting with a Venus flytrap. It’s an intimidating plant, but it won’t stave off a determined thief. Let’s enhance it with some artifacts.
The artifacts’ power has seeped into the soil, strengthening the flytrap. Thank you! We’ve done all we can. Aunt Lydia is certain the estate grounds will now be safe from Avocado’s villainous schemes.
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A Temporary Truce
Mr. Black
We located Avocado’s hideout in the Tarns’ mansion and found a way to shield the townspeople from his crimes. However, this will require temporary cooperation between us going forward. We’ll see how long it lasts.
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From a Blank Slate
William Tarns
You’re searching for Jacob, too. I believe he’s the Leonardo I’ve been looking for, so I’m offering you my help. You may test my trustworthiness with this special ring; just activate it with your artifacts.
There. Your artifacts activated the Virtuoso’s Ring. It heats up whenever someone close to it tells a lie. Is your finger burning? No? Then you know I’m telling the truth.
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A New Face
William Tarns
William Tarns suffered because of Leonardo and the Order of the Five. It was their actions that caused the Distortion! And I took the opportunity to step into his life using this special mask. Here, look at it.
This morphing module mask is an improved version of the Puppeteer’s device, which I upgraded. It works like a charm. With this, I can put on any face. But William’s identity is... convenient.
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A Tragedy of Youth
William Tarns
When Leonardo let me go, I convinced William to help me with my inventions. He was generous and idealistic. But everything was ruined by the Distortion, and a faulty anti-fog shield. It’s still around here. Can you find it?
This unfinished prototype was supposed to be my anti-fog shield. William, normally quiet and cautious, suddenly decided to play the hero and venture into the fog alone. But the shield failed him.
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A Conflict of Values
William Tarns
Leonardo refused to acknowledge my methods. None of my devices convinced him I deserved to be a full member of the Order. Look around for a burnt letter.
In this letter, Leonardo informs me I am no longer his apprentice in the Order. I blazed ahead of my peers... amateurs. I nearly burned this, but decided to keep it as a reminder so I could one day take my revenge.
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A Talented Inventor
William Tarns
I’ll tell you something about Leonardo if you tell me what I want to know about Jacob. Leonardo founded the Order of the Five, but despite my inventions, I was never granted full membership. Can you find my prototypes?
These are my prototypes. Ingenious, aren’t they? Everyone accuses me of stealing the Order’s technology, but it was the opposite: they used my designs, then sacked me. I’m only reclaiming what is rightfully mine!
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A Memory of Dawn
William Tarns
As fun as it is playing tricks on Black, right now I need your help. Don’t worry, it’s nothing illegal. This will benefit both of us. You’re clever. See if you can find my Locket of Enmity.
Ironically, this Locket of Enmity was once a token of friendship between Leonardo and me. The photo shows the day he accepted me as an apprentice into the Order. But later, I burned my own image from it.
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The Portal Awakens
William Tarns
The activator key is ready to open the Fog Door in the fountain so we can return the stolen funds to the townspeople. We’ll need some of your artifacts to use it at full strength.
The Fog Door is open! Hurry, come through. Where are we? Hmm, that’s odd. This is the same patio, but on the far side, behind the fireplace. I see the stolen goods... and... explosives!?
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An Energy Surge
William Tarns
The activator key for the Fog Door has taken shape. We just need to power it. That anomalous charger one of the guests left on the patio would work. Can you get it?
You have the anomalous charger! This will let us charge the key with an anomaly, providing the necessary power. There. All done! Now we can activate the portal.
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Professional Equipment
William Tarns
We have almost everything I need to make the portal activator key. All that’s left is the casting tools to combine the parts. Can you look around for them?
Thanks! You found the casting tools, including a key mold. Incredible. Let’s assemble the components and shape the key. I’ll guide, if you lend a hand.
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A High-Quality Set
William Tarns
I remember exactly how the activator key looked in the suspect’s hands. I could craft a duplicate, if I had the right accessories. I saw some of the protective pieces around here. Can you get them for me?
Perfect! These accessories are high quality, and will protect me from sparks and heat during the casting process. Just what I need to make the portal activator key.
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Protective Gear
William Tarns
I’ve heard from various reliable sources that portal travel can be hazardous. You need special stabilizer bracelets to do it safely. Think we can find some?
Thank you for finding these stabilizer bracelets. When used properly, they let the wearer pass through any portal without the risk of lost limbs. Good idea, no?
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Extremely Rare Parts
William Tarns
I didn’t tell Black, but between us, science fascinates me enough to know that crafting a portal activator key requires proprietary parts. Don’t worry, there are some here.
Yes, these are the parts for the portal activator key. I saw how one was made once. I’m confident I can reproduce it from memory.
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The Spring’s Secret
William Tarns
I don’t deal with Avocado, and I’d be glad to help you bring him down. I confess that I saw someone leap into the fountain with a bag and disappear in a sudden aura of light. Could you use your artifacts to inspect the fountain?
For a moment, your artifacts reawakened the glowing light in the fountain. It’s a portal! This must be the route the villain took to escape with the stolen charity funds. Clever. How are we supposed to catch him now?
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The Distribution Point
Mr. Black
My agents have hard evidence Avocado runs his operation from the Tarns’ mansion! They found his business card machine hidden in the bushes on the patio. Can you spot it?
Well done. This is the machine Avocado uses to make his signature business cards. I suspect William’s behind the distribution; he said himself he spends all of his time on the patio. Now, let’s give the young Mr. Tarns a real interrogation.
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A Bewildering Target
Mr. Black
William’s connection to Avocado is becoming clearer. We need to be careful or we’ll scare him off. By the way, one of the guests noticed a target with a photo taped to it on the patio. Can you find it?
Is that a photo of your friend Jacob? He seems like an unusual target. It’s either a tasteless prank or proof Jacob crossed Avocado somehow. No answers yet, but Jacob must be involved.
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Cutting-Edge Developments
William Tarns
What? Signs of criminals on the patio? I don’t know anything about them, or where those strange blueprints on the table came from. Then again, I’ve been more absent-minded than usual lately...
I’m not sure, but I think the symbol on the blueprints belongs to the Order of the Five. My father mentioned it once. If there are indeed criminals hiding here, they must be connected to that gang. Bunch of miscreants.
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Signs of Disguise
Mr. Black
Young Tarns’s explanation doesn’t inspire confidence. We need evidence of his possible connection to Avocado. I saw a suspicious makeup kit around here. Can you find it?
Hmm. The hand mirror in this makeup kit even resembles an avocado. One of Avocado’s henchmen could be using it to run errands. Or maybe it’s a disguise kit for Avocado himself...
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Defiled Art
William Tarns
Ah, I assure you, I know nothing about this... what’s his name? Avocado? I spend nearly all my free time on the patio, and the only oddity out here is the paint-splattered sculptures. See?
Yes, the bust looks ridiculous. Must be someone’s idea of a prank. I can’t imagine who would stoop that low, but it doesn’t seem like the work of a notorious criminal gang.
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The Melody of the Solution
Mr. Black
Great work so far. While you were learning about the Tarns, I managed to crack open the lock on the moving cache. Inside was a phonograph, complete with recordings, but it’s damaged. I’ll need your artifacts to fix it.
Your artifacts breathed new life into the mysterious phonograph. But what’s disturbing is that the recording cylinders bear the seal of the Security Service. They must have been stolen from our archives. That feels significant.
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Medicine for the Soul
Emma Luxmore
Now William doesn’t leave the house, and Aunt Lydia is deeply worried about his little stroll through the fog. She soothes her nerves by tending to her plants. Can you find her favorite one?
That’s right. Mrs. Tarns’s current obsession is avocado trees! She used to prefer ficus trees, but now the mansion is brimming with potted avocados. Probably harmless, but still an unusual quirk.
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A Phantom Fugitive
Alford Stone
The fog also seems to have affected Edward Tarns, the head of the family. He insists there’s a secret moving cache on the patio, and that he’s been trying to catch it for ages. Maybe you’ll succeed where he failed... if it’s really there.
Unbelievable! The moving cache is real. I bet it’s some form of witchcraft. You think it’s purely mechanical, huh? Well, let’s unlock it and find out.
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Out of Heart
Alford Stone
As a family friend of the Tarns, I’ve noticed their odd behavior goes beyond mere forgetfulness. Their son William - who is otherwise kind - drove away his beloved dog, then threw out all its belongings. Can you find them?
Mrs. Tarns kept these things as keepsakes. William adored Sparky, but one day suddenly changed his mind and said he hated dogs. Lydia tried to save the poor animal, but it ran off...
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Fading Memories
Emma Luxmore
Since the fog lifted, the Tarns have all been suffering inexplicable lapses in memory. Aunt Lydia tried to keep a diary, but something prevented her. I can explain it better if you bring it to me.
Thanks for bringing me the diary. Aunt Lydia said the pages with her entries would often vanish, yet she has no memory of removing them. And why would she?
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Haze of Inspiration
Emma Luxmore
You wanted to speak with Mrs. Tarns, my aunt, thrice-removed? I’m afraid she’s too upset about the theft. But I can tell you all about the Tarns family. Can you find the painting of their mansion silhouetted by the fog?
This was painted by Lydia Tarns, inspired by the moment she witnessed their estate swallowed in the fog. They were mostly unharmed, but things changed after that. The whole family has been eccentric ever since.
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The Crime of the Century
Mr. Black
Oh, no. The vault holding the charity funds has been emptied! Wait. There’s something stuck inside, but the lock’s jammed. Can you use your artifacts to open it?
It worked! The light from your artifacts opened the lock. The vault is empty, and the money’s gone, but whoever did this left a note. My agents need to screen it for toxins.
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A Voiceless Bird
Sophia
Oh dearie, what a disaster! Avocado’s at it again. And worse, it seems I’ve pissed him off so much this time that he stole my best microphone right off its stand. Go take a look.
Yes, that’s my microphone stand, minus the microphone. The thief only left the note, "Want to lose your voice, too, birdie? Then keep chattering." Please, no more questions. I’m scared!
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Geology’s Foe
Charles Zaenti
Alas, I came to Mrs. Tarns’s tea party with a heavy heart. After I turned down Avocado’s offer, he sent his henchman to destroy my coral crystals. Look around and see what’s left of them.
My beautiful crystals... all smashed to dust. I grew them for a science fair, but it was not to be. The vandal even splattered paint on their protective dome, bearing the message, "Comply."
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Fashion Favors the Bold
Fabien Delamode
Ooh-la-la! Everyone is saying I’m a hero because I saved a masterpiece! Avocado’s lackey tried to steal a one-of-a-kind suit, but I defended it with everything I had. Have you seen it?
Merci! Monsieur Avocado has attempted to collaborate with me many times, but I have standards. This suit glows in the dark and was crafted according to the Puppeteer’s specifications. I’ll never let him take my creation from me!
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A Blow to Art
Lewis Capuchin
Sadly, our movie theater is in trouble. Avocado has turned from patron to saboteur. He damaged our equipment. Our unique film lenses are ruined. Find them and I’ll show you.
Avocado’s vandals smashed these kaleidoscopic cinema lenses, all because I refused to edit a documentary on the Order of the Five that used stolen archival footage. I have principles.
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A Pet Under Threat
Robert Luxmore
Mrs. Tarns invited me here as a benefactor. I’m more than willing to help the victims of the robberies. That scoundrel Avocado targeted me too, y’know. I have proof; he left me a threatening photograph. It’s somewhere around here...
Yes, that’s the photo! Avocado threatened to kidnap Tony, my chameleon, unless I told him the whereabouts of the Collector from the Order of the Five. He claimed I knew how to reach him, but I didn’t!