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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The Spring I Dreamed Of
Detective
The last mirror to remove the illusion created by the fingerless troll is the mirror that reflects the future. It reflects what can and will happen from now on. The mirror is decorated with plants, and it is said that the trolls believe that spring will come again. Now let's find the mirror that reflects the future.
There it is! A mirror to the future! I see it... a big catch, a shootout, a chase, and a police commissioner's badge! Is this real? Yeah, you can see me standing in the troll market... holding a tree bud! I hope this is a sign that I'll be found really soon.
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look back (e.g. over one's shoulder)
Martha
The key item to dispel the mirage of the mirror shop is the mirror that reflects the past. Hurry! There is no more time to waste. The buds of the tree of life are weakening at this very moment. And without the buds, spring will die! Find the mirror that reflects the past.
I found a mirror that reflects the past. This will answer whatever questions you have about your life. What have you lost, what friends have you forgotten... what do you want to remember? Look, there is a sleeping spring spirit carved into the mirror frame. Does this mean that this market was not always cut off from the world? Maybe it means that spring has come here before?
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Catalog of Insomnia
Detective
The third mirror Martha needs to enter the mirror shop is the one that reflects her sins. Who else but a troll would make such a mirror? They must be looking in the mirror to catch gullible customers! They make you do bad things in exchange for goods, remember? Find them fast.
A mirror reflecting sin... how symbolic is this mirror frame decorated with snakes and ivy. It says on the other side that seeing one's actions reflected in this mirror will keep one awake at night. I'll never look at it. I would remember all my sins even if I didn't have a mirror.
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Shadows from the subconscious
Valerie
Martha says that the second mirror needed to remove the illusion of the mirror shop is the one that reflects fear. What do you see there? Find the mirror. I'll ask Martha, the psychic, for more information while I'm there. Oh, I hope the tree buds don't wilt while I'm doing this...
Wow, you found a mirror that reflects your fears! What a horrible mirror frame, it's disgusting...Martha said that this mirror reflects hidden fears...oh my God, there are cockroaches in it!
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Reflection of Dreams
Martha
The first mirror to open a mirror shop and find a budding tree is the mirror that reflects desire. Probably not a single troll has bought such a mirror from a mirror maker. It shouldn't be hard to find one in this market. Find it and bring it to me.
You have found a mirror that reflects your desires! Look into it and the mirror will reflect your secret dreams. I see the buds of the tree of life. Yes, it's real. My greatest dream is to bring back the sprouts and protect the spring. What do you see?
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Happy Moments
Valerie
We need to find out who stole the buds from the tree of life! I only have one more lamp to take to the lighting man. Then he will tell us about the thief. We have to find the lamp that brings happiness! I know why this lamp was stolen from the lighting man.
At least I found a happiness lamp. Let me turn it on for a minute. I'm dying to feel a little happiness! Especially after being cheated by that nasty dream dealer... Wow... I can see why this was stolen from the lighting guy! How did they make this stuff? I'll definitely have to shop here later.
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Mirrored Movement
Valerie
I know what to look for. A magical clock! If I decided to study time, it would be the first thing I'd collect. It's impossible to carry out experiments on time without a clock, right? And if the experiments are magical, maybe the clock is magical too! Look for a clock, the likes of which we've never seen before. Just be careful, we don't want you turning into a baby!
A clock that goes backwards! Well done! Do you need mor eproof that the laboratory's owner was studying time? I don't know how he was able to turn back time, but he did. A master at his craft, wouldn't you say!
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Guarantee of Precision
Juliette
Mon ami, if time truly was studied in the laboratory, its owner had to use a clock. Look for some kind of magical time piece. And hurry, I beg you! I just saw the century-old oak near the castle become a young seedling! We need to hurry and understand what kind of place we're in. The City is in danger, and we're on the wrong track?
You did it, mon ami! You have the Floating Tourbillon in your hands. This piece ensures the accuracy of a mechanical clock's motion. But why is it glowing? I'm sure this piece helped the laboratory's owner create a magical clock, which he then used in his studied!
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Travel Companion
Detective
Did we really find the Laboratory of Time? If this is the same laboratory that the Collector wrote about, the City clearly wants us to finish his investigation. But why? We need to find out if time really was studied here. We've stumbled upon a warehouse of weird artifacts and who knows what. Look for something among the devices related to the study of time, so that we can hopefully understand the purpose of this thing. There are so many kinds of mysterious items all around though... What about an unusual calendar?
Interesting thing you've found, pal. I think it's called "Kepler's Calendar". An old invention that's still in use today, a calendar that fits any year. Clearly this thing was often in use: just look at how worn the discs are! I wonder, how did this calendar help the owner of the Laboratory in time experiments?
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Fancy Toy
Huntress
I heard that you're collecting dolls for Isabelle. Come on, I'll show you where you can find the Vivian doll. It won't be easy but the doll is so beautiful that it's worth the effort.
Yes, it wasn't easy to get my hands on the Vivian doll. I'm glad that you were around to help me.
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Shepherd Dolly
Valerie
I know where you can find the Aveline doll. It will definitely cheer Isabelle up and make her forget about her sad childhood. Will you go get it?
The Aveline doll looks like a shepherd with braids and bows... She's so cute that I'd play with her myself!
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Seal the Vessel
Martha
We need to find the right seal for the vessel. I have lots of them in my laboratory. Bring them here and we can choose.
It's great that you managed to select the right seal so quickly. I'll enchant it too, just in case.
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Prison for a Demon
Martha
We need a vessel into which to lure the demon. I have it in my lab. Can you bring it, please?
Everything is going well so far. I was given this vessel a long time ago for a service I performed by Marid the Djinn, Lord of the Air. It really is a remarkably reliable vessel.
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A Drop of Blood
Martha
We need a drop of blood from the one possessed to summon the demon. You need to scratch Cardsharp with something and tell him that you are carrying out vaccinations. Inject him with a vitamin and bring the needle here.
This drop of blood should be enough.
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Longing for Love
Detective
Next is a lamp that makes you feel longing. At least it's not pain. But then again, longing can drive a person insane. No, it can even kill you. Trolls...let's just get the job done and get out of this place. I don't want to lose my cool and mess up this dangerous place.
Okay, I found the coveted lamp. Just make sure you don't accidentally turn it on! We've already got a bunch of problems because of the lack of tree buds. You can't afford to covet even one of them. I'm trying to stay focused on my frozen city.
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ray of hope
Valerie
The lighting man says there are lamps that give light to wake up hope in people's souls! It's like waking up in the spring! Such wonderful things can be found at the troll market. The detective is grumpy as usual. Okay, let's go, hurry up and take the lost lamp to the lighting husband!
There it is! It's the lamp of hope. Can I light it for a moment? It's nice to have a little bit of hope that we'll find the buds in the end!
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Love and Pain
Detective
Love is sometimes painful. You have to find the lamp that causes the pain. What dangerous toys we can buy from these trolls! Fine, the work of the lighting crew is none of our business. We need to find the buds. We'll find a lamp anyway.
So this is the lamp that evokes pain? What a creepy thing. Just holding it makes me uncomfortable. I'd take it away if I had to. It's actually a weapon, after all! Let's go. I need to return this to its rightful owner as soon as possible.
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The radiance of joy
Valerie
In exchange for helping me get back the stolen tree buds, the lighting husband wants me to get back the five stolen lamps. Once everything is returned, the troll will make a lamp that will inspire love. That's sweet! In return, he will show us where the fingerless thief is hiding. Only a troll would come up with the idea of dividing love into several senses. Ahhh...first we have to find a lamp that evokes joy. That's the first thing you feel when you meet someone you love. Find this special lamp.
There you have it! When I turn on this lamp, it brings me joy. How beautiful! I wonder how it works! May I try it on? Yes! There's something bubbly and tantalizing about it. It's like a glass of champagne! I'll buy this lamp too!
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Butterfly in the palm of your hand
Juliette
Hey, something terrible is happening in town! The streets are covered in snow and the houses are covered in ice. It's hard to reach you! Please, hurry up and find the buds, or the spring spirit will die. Then we will die too! The last treat I'm taking to the Trolls is a chocolate butterfly. Find it quickly!
It's wonderful! What a beautiful white chocolate butterfly! It must have been hard to get these, but so worth it!
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Flower bed
Isabelle
I wish I could help. In the spring the birds will come back and the flowers will bloom. I candied the flowers a while ago. They are very tasty. Let's find some for the trolls! With these flowers, any cake would look great. Not to mention the spring dreams he wants to make!
How cute! Candied violets! Mmmm, yummy! This is sure to remind the trolls in the dream shop of spring.
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Wings of Spring
Detective
Did you notice the dream shop owner staring at the violets and candied fruit? I think he was trying to snatch them out of our hands! I hope he wasn't trying to trick us. I'll keep an eye on him... now let's get back to the story. Isabelle was talking about the birds that come home in the spring. And then I saw a swan. Believe it or not, it's a swan eclair! Bring it to me. That candy will bring back one more memory of spring for the trolls.
You finally found an eclair in the shape of a swan! Well done. This pastry will remind the trolls of spring. By the way, did you know that in some countries it is believed that swans come with spring on their wings?
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Spring Lightness
Valerie
Do you know the kind of clouds that appear in spring? Winter clouds are heavy and thick, but in spring they become light as a feather! Find those kinds of funny things and help the trolls remember the spring sky! After the troll has created his dream of spring, he'll lead us about our fingerless friend. Then maybe we can find the stolen tree buds. Find the trolls a scarecrow that will remind them of the spring clouds.
Marshmallows! They're light and airy, like spring clouds! Well done! I'm taking these to my dream vendor. I'm sure he'll love it. Oh, this never-ending winter is making me forget spring too...
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Pine Protection
Kira Woodville
I need to prepare the wound-healing infusion from cones in order to quickly deal with... let's say, work-related injuries. For the infusion, various cones are needed, so I rely on your help. Find some green pinecones.
You found the green pinecones. They're this color immediately after flowering, when they are filled to the maximum with useful substances. Rumor has it that they even protect against negative energies. But I personally value their ability to strenghten bloold vessels above all else.
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Prayers in the Smoke
Martha
You found the lantern in the form of an incense tower. Decorate the alley at the Emperor's Palace with it, so that the citizens' prayers for the protection of the City will fly to the heavens!
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Dangerous Dreams
Martha
So you're telling me this isn't just a candy shop, it's a "sweet dream shop"? It smells like delicious chocolate, marzipan, and cake... but you know what, don't eat it. If you eat it, you'll dream. And you can't stop dreaming. Find an artifact to distract you.
Now you understand that the "sweet dreamer" is dangerous. Next you go inside and ask about the thief with the missing finger. I hope the dream dealer knows where the thief is... Spring is almost here and we still haven't found the buds from the tree he stole. We must catch the thief as soon as possible.
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Sense of Orange
Juliette
We just need to remind them of spring so the dreamers can make spring dreams, right? That way, we can find the buds on the trees, right? Hey, let's look for sweets that remind us of the warmth of spring! The first thing spring reminds me of is sunshine. We'll look for sweets that remind us of the sun!
Candied fruit! That's a good idea. They sparkle like sunshine. I'll take these to the dream dealer. I hope the other candies are easy to find... and the thief, too. It's not good for the buds to be so far from the magic forest.
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three sides of a lie
Valerie
Coming soon! The watchmaker wants you to bring him a mask with three faces. The masks have the faces of sadness, joy, and anger. The watchmaker said something about how everyone in the world wears a mask... can you find one? We're just a few steps away from the bud-thief!
What a creepy mask! So creepy... and the watchmaker looks kind of sad... why did he say we all wear masks? Let's go to him! We're not just here for the tree buds, we want to help him!
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spiderweb of deception
Detective
The troll wants you to find a pair of "deceptive nose glasses". Its lenses are covered in silvery cobwebs. Come on, buddy. With those nose glasses, I can get close to the guy who stole the sprouts from the Tree of Life! If only I could figure out why the watchmaker wants all these items!
Let me see! I don't like these nose glasses at all... they say some trolls are after the human soul, kindness, and youth. And many of their items have some kind of secret in them. These nose glasses are a symbol of deception. You have to be careful. Trolls are cunning devils and can easily deceive us.
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the wages of sin
Detective
The watchmaker wants you to find the feather of the goddess Mart. It's a symbol of the Egyptian goddess of justice. The Egyptians believed that a righteous soul was lighter than a feather...hmmm, if the troll wants the feather in exchange for information on the thief, let's find it.
You've found your mart feathers! It is said that in the marketplace of trolls you can find anything your heart desires. But trolls often make you do something bad in exchange for gold. Speaking of Mart's feather, didn't it mean immediate recompense for your sins?
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Ominous Transfiguration
Cardsharp
Stopped by the time shop and asked the owner about his next find. He told me to look for his somatrope. It's a toy disk with a different picture on each side. If you turn it quickly, you can see the two pictures as one... The watchmaker's somatrope has a picture of a man on one side and a troll on the other, he said. Find it.
My friend, you found it well! But what an interesting toy it is. On one side is a troll and on the other is a human being. If you spin it, the two become one... that's something, isn't it? Well, that's just speculation.
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Stolen Spring
Valerie
The troll is asking you to find his lost hourglass. It's a unique hourglass, but instead of sand, it has a dead tree in it. What a funny hourglass... can you find it? Why does the watchmaker need it? Anyway, I have to give it back to him! At least it's for the tree buds.
You found it! Wow, so this is the hourglass you were looking for, huh? There's a dead tree inside. It looks exactly like the tree in the middle of the market square! Martha said the troll market is out of time. They don't visit here in the spring. Look around, you won't believe this...
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Mysterious Ritual
Martha
It's a good thing Detective, Mayor, Huntress, Juliette and you all agreed to help. Sit at the five points of the pentagram, then we'll carry out the exorcism ritual. Could you please bring me the manuscript with the ritual text from my library?
Be quick and copy this text so everyone has one. We'll read it out loud at the same time.
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Magic Ribbon
Martha
You've described a complex task. It seems that Cardsharp has had the curse of Avarice put upon him. I don't want to come to conclusions too quickly. I can carry out a ritual to find out what it is we're facing, but I'll need some of Cardsharp's personal possessions, like his cards, belt or top hat. If that is impossible, at least the ribbon from his top hat will do.
You did it. Wow! This is no simple ribbon; it has different colour magical symbols on it. They eithersignify a clan membership or the status of the owner. Ecxcellent, let's callu pon the astral powers.
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Special Architecture
Lady
I almost forgot - we should check the wagtails' house! Just as I thought, it was also blown down by the harsh winter wind. These funny birds need a special nest structure - their long tails don't allow them to dive into a house mid-flight. Try to find a house with a porch.
Where did you find this house with such a wonderful porch? I was sure that I checked everywhere here... Now we can patch it up, and my favorite wagtails will have a place to return to after wintering.
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Mediterranean Charm
Valerie
The connection is obvious: the Italian artist created an Italian-themed painting, Adeline searched for it in Italy and ended up in the City along with the Italian Patio... Ugh, what a mess. It's obviously time to enter this Italian Patio and find out the truth. Let's go! Follow me! I mean... After you!
The Patio is like an Italian fairy tale! No wonder it inspired Giovanni di Fiori to paint his masterpiece. Just like in Adeline's sketch! Look, there's even some coffee waiting for us in the street cafe. Ugh... It's rather bland. And the coachman? Hey, mister! Everything here is so... lifeless.
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Animated Room
Isabelle
I feel an extraordinary flow of energy through the slightly open door. It's as if the space within the Secret Room changes every second! Let's muster our courage and enter. I want to see the legend with my own eyes. And we must save Juliette!
The Secret Room's unusual items remind me both of a detective's and a scientist's office. There is something sinister about it... But I believe that the Secret Room is our ally. And our only chance to save Juliette before it's too late.
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faithful dog (Hachiko)
Detective
Training animals... great idea. Icy is pretty smart. I had a colleague who used to train dogs in New York and you said he never failed you. Nicholas needs a dog. Why don't we find him a cute puppy?
Buddy, look at this snow terrier's dark, dull eyes! She's still little, but when she grows up, she'll be able to sniff out any monster or spirit. I'm sure Nokolas will train him well.
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Starlings' Home
Lady
Just as I thought, the starlings' home was also blown down by a blizzard. These smart and sociable birds must have a home to return ot after wintering. Let's look for a wooden birdhouse.
It's so wonderful that you found the wooden birdhouse! We just need to patch up the roof a little, and it'll be ready to be hung back on the tree. My lovely starlings won't be left without a house when they return from the Forest of Spirits!
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Daytime Shelter
Lady
You found the fallen owl dwelling! Now madam Hoot - the name I gave the owl who lived in this house - will have a place to return to after wintering in the Forest of Spirits.
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Chatterbox's Home
Lady
I definitely remember that last year, a charming parrot's nest hung here. I taught it to distinguish between different styles of dish painting. Let's look for its coconut nest, which was blown down by the wineter wind!
Thank you for finding the coconut nest - it really was blown down by a bizzard. Now we need to fix it, and hang it in the garden back in its former place. Then my talkative parrot friend will be provided a house and have no problem returning after its wintering!
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House under the Roof
Lady
There isn't a single bird who'd want to return to a ruined nest! Let's restore the birds' nests so they have a place to return to after wintering. Let's start by finding a wicker nest: the tits above my window lived in one.
You found the wicker nest! It looks like a basket of various sized twigs. I'll hang it in its old spot, and my little neighboring tits will have a place to return to after wintering in the Forest of Spirits.
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Fifth Ingredient
Mistress
Alright... Now bring me a bottle of spirits... And never mind your facetious remarks! I don't need whiskey! I'm not planning to drink it, but to use it as a solvent! Fool...
Wonderful. We have all the ingredients. Why are you looking so expectant? Waiting for tips? Ha ha ha!
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Benefits of nuts
Kira Woodville
You are very good at looking for ball fruit. Speaking of which, we also need a ball fruit with a delicious nut inside. It is something that is in the nanyousgi, and if I can find even one nanyousgi in this city, I can get the ball fruit.
Thank you for finding the ball fruit with the well ripened nuts inside. I could not find them alone! The bulbous fruit of nanyosugi keeps the skin and joints healthy. If you add this to your decoction, it will not only help with wounds, but will also strengthen your body overall.
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Healthy shades
Kira Woodville
My mother taught me how to make this decoction. My mother called it "ball fruit wound medicine. I hope to see my mother again someday when I leave this city... Regardless, I must make a decoction for future trouble. Next time, bring me the purple fir ball fruit.
That's what I'm talking about. I was looking for this purple ball fruit! This color means that this bulbous fruit is young and contains a lot of valuable ingredients. If we add this to the decoction, it should be effective against bone fractures. Of course, it is better to avoid fractures.
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indispensable ingredient
Kira Woodville
Did you know that itosugi also has ball fruits? They are small in size but very precious. It is perfect for finishing a decoction for wounds. I saw a street lined with Itosugi in town. If you go there, you may be able to find the bulbous fruit.
I am glad you found the bulb fruits of itosugi! I am sure adding them to the decoction will enhance its efficacy. The bulbous fruit of the cedar is good for cuts and bruises. In addition, it is said to strengthen the nervous system and is very valuable.
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the flower is always sweeter than the flower
Kira Woodville
The decoction also requires the bulbous fruit of the larch tree. It is so beautiful in addition to being good for you that it is even called the "Arctic rose. When you see the pink bulbous fruit of the larch, you will surely understand how appropriate this name is.
The larch ball fruit really looks like a flower. But they have such wonderful benefits that can't be compared to roses! I would much rather receive a bouquet of roses than a larch, which has excellent analgesic and hemostatic properties.
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Technical Approach
Isabelle
One day, my professor asked me to try out his latest invention. It was a fox that tracked anomalous phenomena. Unfortunately, the animal's nature got in the way and it didn't listen to me at all. Maybe Nicholas can handle it better. Let's look for this high-tech fox together. Where did he go?
Thanks, that helped me find the fox. Let's get him moving! Look, it's wagging its tail like a dog. Real foxes don't do that! I'm sure Nicholas will be able to train him.
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Winter Diva
Juliette
Nicholas has to overcome the negative effects of the ice. But it's hard to stay positive in a constant snowstorm and gusty winds. And that's when songbirds come in handy... yes, songbirds. I love the chirping of the northern cardinals. Let's catch one for Nicholas.
They are singing happily, aren't they? I'm sure the bird's cheery chirping and bright colors will help you through the sadness. Nicholas could teach this bird a few new songs.
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Air Transportation
Conductor
We need some good transportation to get to the far north. Santa has his red-nosed reindeer, right? I think Nicholas needs one too. Why don't you train him to fly on a reindeer?
I borrowed Lumika's reindeer from the shed, but I don't think she'll notice. There are plenty of reindeer in the ice palace! I'm sure these reindeer will be useful to Nicholas. Besides, I'm sure even Lumika would gladly offer up a reindeer or two if he would control the crucible for her.
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Winged guides
Nicholas
I was skeptical when I first heard Icy's suggestion, but it is true that learning about animal training would prevent my mind from being consumed by the ice crystals in the melting pot. I could take a couple of animals with me, so I wouldn't be so alone. I think I'll start by trying to tame a winged ptarmigan. Can you give me a hand with that?
Here, hurry up and catch it! What a quick little rabbit! You almost got away from me. The rabbit helps travelers stranded in blizzards and icy deserts to avoid getting lost. I will teach this little rabbit how to find and save travelers who have lost their way.
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Remember Everything
Lumica
I know how important it is to remember every day that you're not alone in order to not let ice crystals into your heart. I will create a special calendar to help Nicholas bear the burden of the Lord of Frost. Bring me some artifacts, I'll use them in my ritual.
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Fourth Ingredient
Mistress
The scent must be delicate, refined. That means we need some Jasmine Extract... I don't know where to find it! That's your job! You can even make it yourself - there are some flowering jasmine bushes in the City.
Hmm... You didn't bring much Jasmine Extract, but it'll have to do. We'll say you found the fourth ingredient.
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Third Ingredient
Mistress
Pleased that it's all been so easy so far? Let's see how quickly you find the next ingredient - White Musk. It's a natural substance, which increases attractiveness.
I see you found the White Musk. I must admit, you're not as hopeless as I first thought. We already have most of the perfume ingredients.
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Second Ingredient
Mistress
The perfume base consists of woody notes. I need some Sandalwood Oil. And don't dawdle!
What? you got the Sandalwood Oil already? At this rate, by nightfall you'll have deprived me of turning Juliette into a toad.
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First Ingredient
Mistress
We can make my perfume by mixing the necessary ingredients. We'll start with something simple - bring me some Citrus Oil. Well, what are you waiting for? Go!
What are you so pleased about? The Citrus Oil is the most simple and easy to find ingredient. You can't relax yet!
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Benefits of Chicory
Martha
Bring garden-variety Chicory and squeeze the juice from it. This will be the next ingredient in our secret magic-free recipe to improve vision. All our ingredients are entirely natural. The most important thing is for the Conductor to agree to take them.
I hope you didn't forget to wash the Chicory you found? One must never forget about hygiene. I have no doubts about your good sense.
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Blueberry Drink
Martha
Last, but not least, is blueberries. It will be useful to you and to the Conductor. Bring some blueberries. Only fresh ones, not frozen. I hope you know where to get them.
You're simply an expert! Where do you find all this? The blueberries that you brought can also be juiced, but personally I prefer the whole berries.
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Spinach Cocktail
Martha
The next ingredient in the magic-free recipe to improve vision is Spinach. I'll squeeze the juice from these leaves using my own strength.
It's wonderful that you brought so much Spinach. Bring it here. I'll bake a pie using what's left over.
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Careful Exploration
Juliette
Let's look around the Greenhouse, mon ami. If someone asked for help, we could find them or at least their trail. I doubt the Greenhouse has an emergency exit to leave the building unnoticed. But be careful. If something happened in there, we could be in danger too.
There are many exotic birds and plants in the Greenhouse. I also see various unusual things from different parts of the world. But I can't see anyone who could leave a note with a plea for help. Where could they have gone? I think it's time to call the investigators!
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Vexatious Blots
Lady Peacock
We couldn't see each other often, so we wrote to one another regularly. I even gave him special peacock feather quills so that the would remember me every time he wrote something. Will you find them?
These peacock feathers were also cursed. Once my beloved started to write me a letter; the feathers were broken, there were blots on the sheet and the ink dried up in the inkwell, Someone really wanted to prevent us from talking.
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Blackened Stones
Lady Peacock
Something inexplicable started happeneing to my favourite things. I once had a necklace made of Indian gems. My boyfriend said it made me more beautiful than the dawn. Look for it in the Hotel and I'll tell you what happened.
This perfect necklace is the skillful creation of Indian craftsmen. Its gems are lustrous; yet almost overnight, most of the gems became black. As if something filled the gems with black anger and envy.
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Following the Fiery Trail
Isabelle
As soon as I reached the steps to Jack's Tower, I felt the resence of an ancient entity. It's time we go upstairs and find out the source of this sinister flame. Be careful Halloween is a restless time when danger and fun go hand in hand!
We discovered a magical clock floating in the magic currents at the top of the Tower. That's the source of the fiery flashes that frightened the townsfolk. Look! The clock's hands are moving slower and slower... For some reason, I don't even want to think about what happenes when they stop.
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Dry Flowers
Lady Peacock
I belived nothing could stop our love. However strange troubles continued. Once, my beloved and I bought a vase in an antique Indian shop. Find it somewhere in the Hotel.
This Indian Vase is beautiful, isn't it? However, we soon discovered that the flowers in it withered very quickly. In just a day, the blossoming bouquet turned in dry and lifeless.
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Broken Jewel
Lady Peacock
My beloved once gave me a wonderful box, adorned with a peacock made of precious stones; but unfotrunately a sad fate awaited this gift. You'll see for yourself when you find it.
This elegant Peacock Box is itself a jewel. I took great care of this token. Imagine my disapointement when I discovered that the box was broken. It was as if someone wanted to take my most precious possession away from me.
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Broken Couple
Lady Peacock
After the ill-fated ball, where my beloved and I first saw the Mistress of the Manor, strange things started happeneing to us. Our gifts to each other, letters, any symbols of love were lost, broken of spoiled. For example, a pair of handmade wine glasses. Find them and you'll see for yourself.
I gave these handmade glasses to my beloved so that he'd always remember me. One of the wine glasses broke in less than a week. It was as if something prevented them from being together.
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Troll Nature
Agvid Hanson
I decided not to give up and went looking for the box with the stolen energy. When I found out that the nature spirits had already appointed a new gatekeeper, I was furious. I even stole the triquetra they presented to the newcomer. Here, take it, I return what was stolen!
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Cold in the Heart
Agvid Hanson
I didn't purposefully kill these Campaunula flowers by turning them into dead glass. Back then, I didn't know that a troll's touch is fatal to plants. So the nature spirits, not seeing any warmth in my heart, drove me away.
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A Blow Below the Belt
Mistress
I don't want to frighten you, but I think I'm finally aboe to achieve my goal. The odd couple, Lady Peacock and her admirer, challenged my magical abilities, so I was left with only one option... Bring me the ring and I'll tell you a secret.
This ring has a secret hiding place, and in it, there is an odourless and tasteless powder. It causes an unfailing love attaction; but that stubborn Englishman was not affected in the slightest!
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Eloquent Gestures
Mistress
I decided to attact Lady Peacock's companion. So I started giving him tokens of attention, using the language of the fan. It always worked smoothly, especially since my fan is enchanted. Bring it to me.
Here's my magical fan! Unfortunately the young Englishman was immune to my charm. It was the first time my advances remained unanswered. I also observed that the officer and Lady Peacock barely spoke during the ball and didn't even dance.
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Intoxicating Aroma
Mistress
Until now, no man could resist my charms, but Lady Peacock's companion was out of my control. I decided to use a perfume made by a special perfumer. Its flavour is able to deprive his mind. Find it and you'll soon see.
Here it is - the Perfume iwth a special fragrance. This fragrance conquered all except Lady Peacock's companion. There was no one for him but her and I noticed that the feeling was mutual.
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Bloody Luster
Mistress
It was strange that there was a gentleman who wasn't paying me any attention at the ball. I wore a necklace with diamonds and blood-red rubies. When I wear it, no man can resist me. Bring it and see for yourself.
This is my gorgeous necklace. Do you like it? I thought so. The young officer who accompanied Lady Peacock, however, remained indifferent to it. I realised that despite their external restraint, they were in love with each other.
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A Peak of Popularity
Mistress
There's one particular ballroom custom where a man presents the lady with a ribbon with bells as an invitation to dance. Usually by mid-evening, I normally have all the gentlemen's ribbons; but to my surprise, I never received a single ribbon. Bring me the Ribbon with Bells.
Did you bring me the Ribbon with Bells? At the ball I was supposed to get the same one from the young English officer, who came with Lady Peacock. It was obvious that he was just accompanying her as part of his official duties.
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Filling the Glasses
Lady Peacock
In my country women do not eat together with men. They only bring the food and pour drinks. At a gala dinner in honour of my engagement to the British Minister, I poured wine from a special jug. Keep looking, it's somewhere in the Hotel.
Its from this jug that I filled the bowl of the young English officer. My heart fluttered just from being close to him. Impreceptibly, he took my hand and looked at me; it was then that I realised that the love was mutual.
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Dances for the Guests
Lady Peacock
I volunteered to dance for the guests and my arranged groom. It was also a change to see the young officer again. In India, a mondatory accessory for the dance are payals - bracelets for the feet. Find them.
You've found them! I danced, the Payals jingled, the young English officer couldn't take his eyes off me and my heart sanga! Is he in love too? Unfortunately my parents had already set a date for the wedding.
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Indian Music
Lady Peacock
I've never told anyone this story, but since it's so important for you, keep listening. Father asked us to play for our distinguished guests and for my fiance to play on the Indian Sitar. Keep looking, the Sitar should be somewhere in the Hotel.
I once played the Sitar for our English guests. The young officer didn't take hid eyes off me, and I shared a private moment with him whenever he was around.
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Precious Gift
Lady Peacock
Do you think that my past is the reason for the Mistress' obsession? My life was monotonous for so long until my father decided to marry me off to a British Minister. For he needed a good relationship with the mother country. Find my Tikka, she's the one who changed my life.
The Tikka you found was a wedding gift from the British Minister. It adorns the forehead of the bride on the wedding. The Minister asked his aid, a young officer, to bring the rich gifts to our house. But when our eyes met, my whole life changed. It was love at first sight.
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Symbol of Happiness
Lady Peacock
Thank you for your interest in me. My story is really unusual. I was born in India and sometimes, in this strange Hotel, there are things from my homeland. For example, I recently saw Traces of Lakshmi. Find them, and I'll tell you all about them.
You've found Traces of Lakshmi. My family holds a high position in India, so my mother always decorates our house with traces of Lakshmi made from precious stones. Hindus believe that this symbol attacts the blessing of love, beauty, wealth and good fortune.
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Bumblebee-bird
Lady Peacock
I now have hope that all my beautiful birds will return. You have adifficult task ahead of you. My aviary had exotic Hummingbirds. They're very small and fast. Can you find them?
It's unbelievable! You managed to find my birds; even the tiny Hummingbird! These little birds hover in flight over the fragrant flowers and drink their nectar.
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Clean Lines
Lady Peacock
Before the quarrel with the Mistress, I loved watcheing my swans swimming in the bay. I sometimes think that they're still there. Please, find at least one of my swans.
Thank you! The white Swan came back to me, and there's his mate is the bay. You know that these noble birds make a couple for life? If one dies, the second one dies of anguish.
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Living Gems
Lady Peacock
In my aviary there was a Bird of Paradise. I hope it is still somewhere in the Hotel. Give it back to me please.
Thank you for finding my Bird of Paradise! Come here, my dear. An excellent copy. You know, there are places where a lot of Birds of Paradise live. Gathering in a flock, they resemble a scattering of precious stones.
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Blue Crown
Lady Peacock
The second bird that disappeared from my aviary is the Crowned Pigeon. A very beautiful bird. Find it if you can.
I can't believe my eyes! MY Crowned Pigeon! Just look at him, isn't he handsome? He looks amazing, like a blue bird of happiness.
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Sovereign Gold
Lady Peacock
The Mistress of the Manor wanted my birds, but they have a special signficance for me, so I refused her. She was very angry and all the birds were gone the next morning. Bring back my feathered friends. Start with the Golden Pheasant. It is the easiest to find because its golden feathers glisten in the sun.
Well done! You've found my Golden Pheasant. I pretty mush gave up on seeing him again. See the beautiful golden colours of his plumage.
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Horrible Transformation
Agvid Hanson
I didn't manage to catch the troll and recover the stolen energy. I decided to seek help from the Maiden of Spring, but as soon as I brought my key to the Spring Gate, the keyhole was blocked by a door knocker in the form of a troll's head. I knocked it way, but a new one appeared. Come, I'll show you!
See for yourself, I'm telling the truth! The troll's head door knocker that you found was sent to me by the nature spirits. They hinted that those like me are not allowerd inside. When I saw my reflection, I was horrified. I'd turned into a troll myself!
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Prisoner of the Obsevatory
Juliette
Mon ami, I can also hear a woman screaming. I tried looking thought the window to see what's happening inside, but everything inside is flooded with white light, and I can only see terrible shadows moving inside the building. Let's enter the Observatory. Please, be careful. I don't think it's safe in there.
Look, everything in the Observatory is turned upside down! It looks like the aftermath of an explosion! Look up! A girl is floating in the air under the dome and an energy vortex is raging around her. Maybe Isabelle can figure out what happened here?
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Mysterious Trial
Isabelle
The strange scroll talked about achieving perfection. Doesn't this imply some kind of competition, dueling or special equipment? Let's take a closer look at the Japanese Garden to understand exactly what was meant by a "Trial".
The air smells so good here... Just look at these cherry trees, the carved Japanese house, the lanterns on the flowering branches and the pond full of live carp! But it's much more complicated than we imagined. I'm afraid that this Trial involves mastering various disciplines in the spirit of Japanese traditions.
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Hiding Faces
Juliette
We're looking for a hat that belongs to the mysterious stranger the Detective saw at the Hotel. If those extravagant hats were not suitable, then it might be worth looking for a hat with a veil? They are worn by ladies who want to remain incognito.
Look, the hat you found has such a thick veil that you can't see the face under it. Unfortunately, the Detective argues that this hat does not look like the headwear belonging to the stranger from the Hotel.
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The Third Riddle
Professor
Only one riddle from the sphinx knocker now separates us from the Collector's precious drawings. Here it is: "My one end is chasing the thought, The other will turn its mark into naught." It's clearly about writing utensils. Let's find the answer!
You found the Stylus, the answer to the sphinx's last riddle! The pointed end of this stick is used to write on a was tablet, while the second one can erase the text.
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The Second Riddle
Professor
To get into the house where the genius's drawings are stored, we need to find answers to the intricate riddles of the sphinx. Here's another: "Sisters hurry, beating time, Should stumble one, their work is gone." I have a hunch about where to find the answer.
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The First Riddle
Professor
The Collector's drawings are hidden behind the door, but it won't open until we solve the sphinx's riddles. The first reads like this: "A huge fang is sharp no more, And now is used like precious ore." Let's find the answer.
You found the Ivory Ball, the answer to the sphinx's riddle! Well done, assistant! We're one step closer to the precious drawings. Let's move on to the next riddle!
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Ambush
Detective
Are you okay? It's strange that the werewolves didn't even touch us. They just grabbed the invitation and ran away. It looks like they created an ambush, just waiting for us to find the invitation. but I don't understand why they'd need Alicia's wedding invitation? Let's find them! I want to figure out the story as soon as possible!
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Archive Dust
Martha
I can't talk with the Bride's ghost any more - she's crying again! It's good that you know her name. Now we can search for her in the city's archives. City Hall holds the City Chronicles volume. Maybe we can find Alicia Cruz's wedding mentioned in it.
There's a glossary in the Chronicles, let's check it... Here she is - Alicia Cruz! Look, there's even an invitation attached from the wedding of Alicia Cruz and the baron...
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Wedding Ring
Huntress
Look on her left hand, there should be a ring there! Where can we find the ghost girl's wedding ring? Well, if it's shiny and valuable, I'm sure the gargoyles have got their paws on it. They're very fond of jewellery. It wouldn't be easy to find we'll have to beat it out of the winged beasties.
Such a beautiful ring! Look, there's an engraving on the inner rim. "To Alicia Cruz - my beloved." Now we know the Bride's name!
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Shadows and Sounds
Huntress
We're at the Dungeon's entrance. Do you hear the faint sounds coming from deep in the dunnel? There's a lot a things hiding in there. Lately poisonous bats have been seen. Their bites are lethal so we'd better find the Bride's slipper before we run out of torches.
Look! There it is - a white wedding slipper. Let's take it back to Martha and see what she has to say about it.
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Mysterious Clue
Professor
I found a postcard with a cityscape in the mailbox today. The sender marked the house of the Collector with a pin. On the back, they wrote: "Aero section, 1/12." I'm sure that the genius himself wants to share his methods with me! Take a look. Where did the postcard go? Please help me find it!
Thank you! I hid the postcard so securely that I forgot where it was. I think the pin marks the place where the drawings are. Let's check!
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Preparing to Desecend
Huntress
The fact that I'm still alive and well is thanks to my habit of not going into the Dungeons unprepared. It's not the most pleasant nor the safest of places. The first rule is to stock up on flares. Darknessis your greatest enemy in the Dungeons. I swear by my blade!
Good. Now we're ready to descend into the City's Dungeons. Follw me.
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Huntress Saves The Day
Martha
The Bride lost a slipper in the Dungeons? We definitely must find it. The dungeon specialist is our Frau Huntress. I don't really want her in my house but we have no other choice. She probably wouldn't want to come here either but I know what will sway her. I have a magical inextingushable lantern here somewhere. It's essential when going into the dungeons. Find it and offer it to the Huntress in exchange for her help.
Martha asks for my help? Actually me and her are ot great friends... But an inextinguishable kerosene lantern woul be really helpful. Okay, I'll go.
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To See the Invisible
Martha
Oh, I've never thought about it - The detective can't see the ghost. Well, noe everyone has that ability. Thank goodness the Collecor made a special ghostly visor. These glasses allow you to see ghosts. I saw a werewolf recently wearing a pair. I remember thinking that it was a very peculiar sight.
Nice glasses, that Collector of yours had real taste. Oh, and they even work! I can see the ghostly girl.
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Ghost case #1
Detective
I don't have time for you now. I'm too busy, sorry. I was just attacked by werewolves and dropped my lock picks. We need to find them by any means necessary or they'll fall into the wrong hands. I can't let that happen! So, no chats before the lock picks are found.
Now I'm relaxed and ready to listen. A crying ghost case? Hmm, sounds interesting. My practice has never taken on a ghost case before. Let's not waste any time.
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Crying Ghost
Martha
The girl's spirit sometimes stops crying and will talk to me... but I can't understand a word she says! It's strange - I usually understand ghosts, even the silent ones. To remove the curse, a special ritual must be performed. This ritual is impossible to perform on your own, so will you help me?
(Martha rolled her eyes, clutched the amulet and suddenly spoke in high girlish voice, sobbing as if she's been crying for a long time) "For years I've been wandering around the City of Shadows as a ghost. I'm so tired and just want to die, but I can't. A greater force keeps me here. I beg every man I meet for help but only you have heard my calls and been able to understand me. In my mortal life I remember only one moment of happiness and then... terror and pain. I awoke in some dungeouns but managed to reach the surface... I beg you, help me."
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Never say never
Never say never
If you agree to descend into the Dungeons and save the lost girl, I will show you the key's hiding place. Quid pro quo. agree? Good, then listen. The cache is in the Dungeons under the Chest but you can only open it if you have a magical threefold amulet. If you put an amulet close to the cache, it starts glowing. But where to find this amulet I do not know.
I've kept my word and pointed you to the key's location. Now you keep your and save the girl who cries for help from the depths of the dungeons.