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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UNDERGROUND RICHES
Huntress
I searched the neighborhood for fake signs and I think I saw one, but I don’t remember where exactly. Mein Freund, please take a look around, maybe you’ll notice a sign promising to lead citizens to gold in the City dungeons.
How did you manage to find the fake sign so quickly in this chaos? Thanks for your help. Let’s take this sign away as soon as possible. We don’t want the citizens to go looking for treasure in the tunnels under the City. They are teeming with werewolves!
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PIRATE GOLD
Detective
I just saw two citizens fighting over a hiking shovel! Let’s hurry and find all the signs leading to fake treasures. Next up is the "Pirate’s Treasure" sign. Let’s quickly find it and remove it.
"Pirate Treasure," right! I wonder where this sign used to stand before the vandal changed it. Judging by the grass on it, it could be from a botanical garden, a farm, or an abandoned lot... Boy, replacing the stolen signs with new ones won’t be easy.
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DIGGER’S TREASURE
Detective
The fake signs have driven residents mad: they keep looking for treasures and plotting against each other. We need to quickly deal with the signs. One of them should be somewhere nearby. Can you look for the "Digger’s Stash" sign, buddy?
And here’s the fake sign! Good catch, buddy! Let’s see... There was obviously another inscription on it, but then it was replaced. Judging by its shape, this used to be a park sign. We need to find out where it belongs and return it.
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A Real Treasure Hunt!
Cardsharp
We have everything we need to make an artificial rainbow and find the leprechauns’ treasure. And now the sun is up too! I’ll pump the water and spray it around whilst you shine the reflector on it. Hmm, we’re not getting a rainbow. Try and use some City artifacts. They’re great for finding buried treasure.
We’ve got a rainbow and it hits the ground right here! Where’s my shovel? What is this?! A torn up sack? Where’s the gold?! Are you sure you didn’t tell anyone anything? Well then, the sack is rightfully yours, along with this thing that was laying next to it. Now I’m off to go tend to my emotional wounds.
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Streams and Sprays
Cardsharp
Listen closely... The rainbow shows us where the leprechauns have hidden their secret treasure. The gold is buried where its arc meets the ground. We’ll then make a rainbow when we shine sunlight into spraying water droplets. All that’s left to find now is a Spray Nozzle. Can you help?
Now we have everything we need. We’ll set the Spray Nozzle up on the ground and hook it up to the Hose and the Container with a Pump. Oh, and I forgot... Bring over some more water. Soon this rainbow will show us where the buried treasure is!
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To Dig or Not to Dig?
Cardsharp
I’m not telling you everything I know about the leprechaun treasure because in this City there’s always someone looking to take advantage of my secrets. But now I’ll come out with it - we need to find a Garden Shovel. The gold is underground, so we’ll have to dig it out. Shouldn’t be too hard.
What a unique Shovel! Leprechauns love hiding their treasure underground, so this Shovel is just what the doctor ordered.
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Shine the Light
Cardsharp
Real rainbows are hard to come by because when it’s raining the sun normally isn’t out; and when it is, it’s not where you need it to be. So we’ll need a massive Reflector. That won’t be a problem for you, right? We can use it to focus the sunlight and make our own rainbow.
This Reflector has such a beautiful reflective surface! I’ll let you in on a little secret; it’s your job to control this thing. And who knows, maybe that’ll be the deciding factor in whether or not we find the leprechauns’ treasure.
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Water Pump
Cardsharp
The path to the leprechauns’ treasure isn’t that easy. A hose alone isn’t enough to make an artificial rainbow. Now you must find a Container with a Pump that’s filled with water.
Woah! What a great find. This pump should be more than enough for what we need. What do you mean, "What do we need?" To make rain, create a rainbow, and discover the leprechauns’ riches... that’s what!
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Watering Hose
Cardsharp
This is pretty boiler-plate stuff, but I discovered that a rainbow happens when rain and sunlight meet. Can you help me do that? Bring me a watering hose. It’ll be our first step on the path to gold.
Great work, partner. This is a perfect Hose to make rain with. We’re one step closer to the leprechauns’ gold!
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VIP Room
Cardsharp
You showed a lot of astounding ingenuity picking out furniture for our gambling parlour. Almost everything is in place now for our true objective: capturing the attention of our visitors. We must surprise them, lull them into relaxation, and only then can we take them for all they’re worth. Here’s the last, small order. Help me with the design of the entrance so no respectable person could pass it by.
You should do this stuff professionally! What an Entrance Door! What a design! And that VIP sign does wonders to stoke interest for my gambling establishment. What you did for the club deserves a reward. Here, take it. I’m off to make your vision a reality.
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Coffee Time
Cardsharp
The finishing touches to the interior of our gambling parlour is a coffee corner since drinks are prohibited around the tables themselves. The green upholstery is very expensive and needs to be protected. Do I have your support on this? I thought so. Do you think you can find a decent Coffee Table for us?
What a luxurious Coffee Table; complete with intricate carvings and detailing. I approve of your choice! Players will undoubtedly want to behold a masterpiece like this, and afterwards have some coffee. Also, coffee is an extra revenue stream for me. Excuse me, I misspoke! For us, partner.
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A Rare Bureau
Cardsharp
Our establishment will also feature a special piece of furniture for people with money to burn. I suggest we surprise them with an antique bureau. There has to be somewhere for them to write their cheques and sign their IOUs, right? Of course, the pens and ink in the bureau will be original as well, maybe from the Renaissance-era. Can you find something like that?
I wonder how much this Bureau put you back? I hope you didn’t have to go into debt.
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Comfortable Softness
Cardsharp
My gambling parlour will always be open to the ladies, so we’ll need furniture of the utmost softness. Perhaps it’s worth finding a Banquette. Don’t you agree?
Very good. A Banquette is comfortable enough to fall asleep on. But sleeping during the game - I couldn’t recommend that!
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Relaxing Downtime
Cardsharp
Now for the next step in our decoration of the parlour’s interior. Hard chairs will not do for the area away from the gaming table. The other chairs should be soft, comfortable, and designed to relax in. Can you find some?
Wonderful! These Soft Chairs are perfect for players to relax in and forget the grief of losing at the table. And there will be a lot of that going around, let me tell you!
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Get Ready to Gamble
Cardsharp
I've been thinking about a gambling parlour my whole life! Now I'm offering you the opportunity to help me build it. Okay, I won't beat around the bush - we need furniture; cool furniture. I think that for the interior we'll go with Renaissance-era items. Now for the most important thing: we need to put hard chairs around the gaming table. After all, players will need their utmost concentration. Can you go find something like that?
I wasn’t wrong about you! These chairs are real antiques! Their shape alone speaks to the serious intentions of the game.
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Easter Miracle
Cardsharp
It won’t be easy to get hold of the Easter Basket. We’ll need all the symbols of today’s spring - both the joyful ones and the not so joyful. Using the magic of the City, we’ll be able to combine their auras. I’m sure you can handle it!
Wonderful! We have the Easter Basket, and with it the Easter bunny. The magic of this artifact will bring you luck.
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Bridge
Valerie
Hurry, let’s cross the Bridge! True spring and a wonderful picnic await us in the world of the Spirits of Nature! Just imagine, you will be one of the first people to meet spring when the rest of the world is still ruled by winter.
Hurray! We’re finally in the park across the Bridge. The birds really are singing here, and it smells of spring. These may be little things, but after a frosty winter they fill hearts with joy! Now’s the time to start preparing for the spring picnic.
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Easter Picnic
Martha
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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Spring Equinox
Martha
There’s no trace left of the dark curse. The world of the nature spirits is full of sun, warmth and joy again. The Spirit of Spring, in crossing over the Bridge to banish the remnants of winter, has brought a warm, new spring to the City of Shadows.
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Easter Dessert
Valerie
The Easter Hunt was a success! You found the most gifts in the park and formally became the winner; but there are no losers in the Easter Hunt. Let’s cheer up the other citizens - I’ll make a cake shaped like an Easter bunny. Apart from some culinary know-how, we’ll also need a couple of Easter artifacts.
Just look at this cake! What a beauty! I don’t mean to boast, but I was the one that decorated the Easter bunny. It worked out great and it’s so tasty! The townspeople are crowding around the cake - the Great Hunt has ended with a wonderful celebration and the park is filled with joy...
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Chocolate Treats
Juliette
I’m so fired up with the idea of Easter games that I decided to make Chocolate Flowers. They’re so tasty that I had to leave them at the Bridge, otherwise I’d have eaten them all on the way. I went back there recently, but they’re gone. Could you find out where they disappeared to?
There they are! I thought I’d never see them again... Mmm, chocolate flowers sprinkled with nuts. Delicious! Let’s just eat one each? Nobody will notice...
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Easter Souvenirs
Cardsharp
I’ve completely gotten into the spirit of Easter. I even remembered what I used to do in my childhood - I made souvenirs out of anything to hand. They sold pretty well on the eve of Easter! Now I’ve made myself some butterflies out of multicoloured clay. But I was so tired that I forgot to bring them. Could you help? Pretend you’re looking for them.
My Butterfly Souvenirs are in a class of their own, don’t you think? And they fit right into the spring theme. I really made an effort and I hope I get more than just a ’thank-you’ for it. I want a more tangible reward.
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Easter Lollipops
Isabelle
I heard you found more treats and are in the lead in the Easter Hunt. I made some lollipops shaped like Easter bunnies. I used a little magic to make them harder to find. Do you think you’re up to the challenge?
You’re great at this! Don’t you think the Bunny Lollipops turned out cute? They also taste like forest berries. Wonderful, aren’t they?
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Sweet Chicks
Huntress
Traditionally, cookies shaped like chicks are baked for Easter. I made one myself and hid it well. Can you find it in the park?
Wow! You managed to find my Easter cookie! I hope you like my treat.
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Carrot Treat
Valerie
What a wonderful idea! I’ve loved searching for Easter items ever since I was a child - I always found the most. It was a true holiday tradition! I’d be glad to organise it. When I was preparing for the picnic, I made a very tasty cookie shaped like a carrot - find it.
You found the Carrot Cookie so quickly? I hope it takes longer for the others! The longer you search, the greater it feels when you find what you’re looking for, right? Although that attitude won’t put you in the lead.
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Awakening Spring
Maiden of Spring
I’m so glad to see living flowers, singing birds, lush leaves, fluttering butterflies and fresh berries. All of them will help me remove the curse and return true spring to the world of the Spirits of Nature. The coming of spring begins with the awakening of the Marmot who is sleeping a deep, magical slumber. Find several Easter artifacts - they will help me wake up this little creature.
Look, look! The Marmot left his house! Nature is coming alive in the park - I’m sure the dark curse is leaving the world of the Spirits of Nature.
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Spring Berries
Conductor
I’ll help you find some spring berries. I have a nose for them - I’m an expert in alcoholic berry beverages. Follow me, I’ll show you where to look.
The first berries of spring! They weren’t easy to find amongst all the belladonna! There’s no need to thank me for the help. Anyone sick of winter would have done the same in my place.
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Fluttering Butterflies
Juliette
The park is full of frozen butterflies. It seems that all the spring colours have disappeared from the nature spirits’ world. But all is not lost - only a couple of minutes ago, I saw some fluttering butterflies. They flew by some little distance away - I’ll show you where.
Such bright spring butterflies! They have a touch of spring magic within them as well. I hope this will help the Spirit of Spring dispel the evil charms.
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The Trees Awaken
Isabelle
This year, the world of the nature spirits is full of anomalies. The sunshine isn’t warm, and even the trees don’t want to open up their leaves. But recently, while walking through the park, I saw a few branches of a blossoming willow. Find them for the Spirit of Spring.
What a wonderful and delicate bouquet the blossoming willow made! I’m sure this beauty will help the Spirit of Spring. Then winter will finally come to an end in the City.
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Song of the Lark
Valerie
The Spirit of Spring asked you to find items of true spring? I’d be glad to help - I have an excellent ear. I hear the warbling of a lark in the distance. I’m sure it hasn’t been touched by winter magic. I’ll point you in the right direction to look for it.
The songs of the lark fill my heart with hope. In them lives a spark of spring magic. I’m glad I could help!
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First Flowers
Detective
The Spirit of Spring has asked us to find little pieces of spring that have avoided the corruption of the withering magic. But where to look? The park is full of withered flowers, frozen birds and butterflies, needles and belladonna... Wait... I think I smell snowdrops. Yes! There’s definitely some nearby. Let’s find them!
I thought all the flowers had withered, but no - you managed to find a Flowering Snowdrop! Within it is sealed part of the lost spring magic!
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Spring Helpers
Maiden of Spring
Wonderful! You managed to assemble the Spring Fairy outfit. Now I can perform the ritual to summon this beautiful little creature. All I need are a few spring amulets to strengthen my weakened spells.
Wonderful, we did it! The outlines of the fairy have appeared in a twinkling cloud!
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Spring Amulet
Maiden of Spring
The power of nature awakening is reflected in the Sunshine Talisman. It’s somewhere nearby, I feel it. Bring it, please - it’s the last piece of the traditional Spring Fairy outfit.
Here it is, the Sunshine Talisman. This amulet is full of the warmth of the spring sun. It’s the final piece of the Spring Fairy outfit.
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Spring Branch
Maiden of Spring
Every Spring Fairy must have a staff. It looks like an ordinary branch, but it has so much of the power of nature within it that new flowers keep growing and growing on it. Find one, please, and make sure not to mix it up with just any old stick.
Thank you. One glance is enough to see that this Flowering Staff is full of the magic of spring.
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Leaf Belt
Maiden of Spring
The traditional Spring Fairy outfit always includes an elegant belt woven from green leaves. It won’t be easy to find green leaves in the park right now, but I’m sure you’ll manage it.
You made an elegant belt of fresh leaves. The fairies themselves are no less elegant, believe me.
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Flower Crown
Maiden of Spring
Spring fairies love wreaths. Look for flowers for a wreath in the park. Try and bring me a wreath made of meadow flowers.
Yes! This is the perfect wreath, woven from the first flowers of spring! This wreath is the best decoration for a Spring Fairy.
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Grass Outfit
Spirit of Spring
Thank you! As soon as you took that terrible Black Wreath away I was able to break out of my prison, but my mind is still clouded. One of the spring fairies might be able to help me. They love outfits and always appear if there’s a chance to try on something new. Bring me a Spring Fairy outfit. Start your search with a dress woven of fresh green grass.
Oh, you found the Grass Dress for the Spring Fairy so quickly! It’s beautiful, don’t you think? I hope the other parts of the outfit turn up just as quickly.
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Corrupted Spring
Martha
All clues indicate that something has deprived spring of the scent of flowers, birdsong, bright colours and warmth this year. I think that with the help of a ritual, I can find out more about what is happening in the world of the nature spirits. But I can’t do it without your help. Put together all the clues we found and surround them with artifacts of the City.
Look, the ritual made a Black Wreath appear next to the ghostly silhouette of the Spirit of Spring. It has so much evil in it! Just look - the wreath is woven from dead flowers, needles and belladonna. It’s the Black Wreath that’s draining the Spirit of Spring’s power! If we take it across the Bridge into the City, the spell will weaken.
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Poisonous Fruit
Detective
While inspecting the park, I hurt my hand badly and now the wound is swollen... The first greenery of spring is usually gentle. What did I injure myself on? Could you find out, while I bind the wound?
You found some Belladonna? So that’s what I pricked my hand on! Belladonna is terribly poisonous. It’s as if nature has been corrupted. All around are spines and needles, and Belladonna is on every bush.
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Frozen Hues
Detective
In the winter, everything takes on a grey tone. But spring comes, and right before our eyes, a transformation takes place. Nature is full of vibrant hues and greenery. But the first butterflies..! Juliette loves the spring butterflies. But where are they now? We spent all day at the picnic, but didn’t see a single butterfly. Look around - maybe you can find one of them.
A spring butterfly covered in ice? Alas, in this state they won’t please anyone but entomologists. Without these wonderful creatures, spring won’t be anywhere near as bright and beautiful.
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Without Warmth
Detective
What else has gone wrong in the world of the nature spirits? In the spring, the world awakens from its winter sleep. That means that in a few days, green leaves start to appear on the trees. Inspect a few of the trees in the area.
The buds on many trees haven’t even opened up. Some evil force is preventing the trees from awakening.
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Winter Silence
Detective
Something really strange is happening in the world of the nature spirits. For example, do you hear any birdsong? Usually the hymns of awakening nature sound out from the magical tree, but now it’s quiet. Suspiciously quiet. Try to find a bird. Maybe we’ll find out what’s wrong.
Wow! The lark you found is covered in frost and can’t sing its melodious songs. The winter frost hit the birds hard - life is barely flowing through their veins. Who did this?
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Missing Aromas
Detective
So much for the Easter picnic. I never expected unpleasantness on this joyous day. We must help the Spirit of Spring. She’s the only one who can shatter the shackles of winter and bring spring to the City. Let’s take a look around. We need to find out what happened here on the eve of the picnic. Find everything that doesn’t belong in early spring.
What do you smell? Nothing? Exactly. There’s no aroma of flowers in the air. Usually, all the glades in the park are full of them. Their scent is so powerful that you can smell it at the edge of the City. But now, most of the flowers are dead and don’t give off any aroma at all. It’s as if they haven’t awoken from their winter sleep.
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Final Preparations
Mayor
All the residents of the City have actively prepared for the Easter picnic. It’s no surprise that they’re all tired of winter and eagerly await the coming spring. The Easter picnic, when the Spirit of Spring should honour us with her presence, is practically ready. All that remains is to gather everything into a basket and lay out the prepared dishes. It’s an easy task, especially for you.
The final preparations for the Easter picnic are done. Now’s the time to summon the townspeople and start the celebration. I think I can even see the Spirit of Spring coming our way!
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Important Trifles
Cardsharp
Great... We have food and drink for the Easter picnic. But we can’t eat it all with our hands! And where will we sit? On the cold ground? It’s a good thing Cardsharp is here. I’ve taken care of such accessories for the picnic - a plaid blanket, plates and napkins. I collected it all, your task is to bring it. Can you do that?
You see, it wasn’t hard to bring the accessories for the picnic. I worked a lot harder collecting them all. I’ll go lie on the plaid blanket and rest from my labours.
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Drinks for the Picnic
Conductor
All the townspeople are so anxious about the preparations for the picnic that I had to help. I made an excellent Refreshing Punch. You’ll find my drink right across the Bridge.
Here’s the punch! Want to give it a taste? Just a few drops...
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Spring Treats
Juliette
The Easter picnic is one of my favourite traditions in the City of Shadows. I admit, I spent long winter evenings thinking about how to surprise the Spirit of Spring this year. I’ve made an outstanding dessert. Look for it over the Bridge.
Well, what do you think of my dessert? It’s not only tasty, it’s also very beautiful. I tried to make it reminiscent of the coming spring.
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Fresh Greens
Isabelle
Have you already started preparing for the spring picnic? Great! I want to make a little contribution in the form of a salad of Fresh Greens. The dish is already done, I left it on the other side of the Bridge. Bring it to the park, to the picnic spot. You can do that easily, right?
Here’s the Spring Salad. Mmm... It smells of spring and freshness!
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Main Dish
Martha
Here’s the main dish for the spring picnic - a traditional Easter cake in the shape of a lamb. I really hope it tastes as good as it looks.
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Spring Equinox
Mayor
Winter still holds the City of Shadows in its icy embrace. The townspeople know that at the end of winter, on the other side of the Bridge of Spring, a path appears to the world of the Spirits of Nature. It’s from there that the Spirit of Spring appears, who, according to legend, brings warmth and sunshine to the City. Find out what other secrets the world of the nature spirits holds.
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Gifts for a Loved One
Captain Drake
Thank you for your help and advice. You helped me find five amazing pieces of jewellery fit for a queen. But my mission is too important. I’m going to try and win back the favour of Amphira, the daughter of the Lord of the Seas. I really need something special. Use the magic of the City to find the last piece of jewellery.
Anchor strike me in the liver! As soon as we put the jewellery together with the artifacts, a wonderful medallion with a portrait of Amphira appeared nearby. The Sea Spirits have given me a gift!
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Bracelet of Harmony
Captain Drake
Have you heard of Cleopatra’s Bracelet? They say that it was made by the best Egyptian masters and that the priests put powerful enchantments upon it. These enchantments can give its owner the energies of the Earth and Sun, bringing them harmony. It would be good to find one of these for Amphira.
Well, of course, how could you have a charmed Bracelet without magic? I hope it won’t harm my beloved.
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Valuable Comb
Captain Drake
If I’m going to give her a Mirror, I’ll also need a Comb. No lady can do without one. Because this is my only chance to regain the favour of the nymph, the Comb must be perfect. Have you seen one?
The seas are dead calm! You found a Comb made of redwood which is encrusted with gems! It will protect its owner from curses, the evil eye and from rumours spread by enemies.
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Crystal Mirror
Captain Drake
What else can touch Amphira’s heart? Have you heard of the Mirror of Youth? Its surface is made of mountain crystal and there’s a belief that this gem can purge evil. Please help our brave Captain in his search.
What a lovely Mirror. Nymphs like to admire themselves in mirrors and they have something to be proud off - their beauty is impeccable.
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Unique Jewellery Box
Captain Drake
An Ancient Egyptian book said that the emerald is a gift from the god Thoth. Its green colour symbolises the spring of eternal youth. This is something I’d love to give to Amphira. Help me find an emerald as clear as the water of the seas.
I spent a long time under sail. I’ve travelled all of the world’s oceans. I have had so many gems pass through my hands... But I have never seen an emerald set in such an exquisite fashion.
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Special Ring
Captain Drake
Devil take me! My heart is bursting from missing my beloved nymph, Amphira. I’ve spent many days thinking of how to regain her favour and I think I know the solution. I want to present her with some amazing jewellery. The first item is a Ring. When I was sailing in the Indian Ocean, I heard stories of the Harsingar tree, which has bark of gold and copper coloured leaves. The denizens of the undersea kingdom made an unbelievably beautiful Ring out of this tree. Please help to find it.
What a beautiful Ring fashioned out of the Harsingar tree. An ornament worthy of Amphira, daughter of the sea king.
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Exorcism Ritual
Martha
Time to start the ritual to exorcise the Demon of Avarice from Cardsharp. Sit down, fear nothing and ignore everything. When we summon the demon, he’ll try to beg and try to make us feel sorry for him. Don’t talk to him and just keep reading the text over and over. Now, I’ll place a drop of Cardsharp’s blood into the vessel and we can begin...
We did it! Don’t be surprised when the vessel starts to shine. That’s the rage of Demon Balaam. He has no way out, so it turns into pure energy.
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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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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 either signify a clan membership or the status of the owner. Excellent, let’s call upon the astral powers.
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Lost Werewolf Cub
Detective
We have all the equipment we need to look for Huntress’s wolf cub. Wish us luck! We’re setting off and there’s no way we’re coming back without Rudy. I think some help from the City might also be useful. Let’s use a couple of artifacts.
What a search! Good that we didn’t need any of the equipment. Even the Whistle wasn’t used. You could pick up sleepy Rudy with your bare hands. We found him by following the terrified howling of dogs. Can you guess where? Cardsharp had him. Turns out that Cardsharp is a thief!
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Quiet Call
Detective
Looks like we took care of everything. But how will we find Rudy? They’re hiding him somewhere. It would be good if we have this Whistle that he trains with. Please find it so that I can give him commands from afar.
The command to bark - one long note, two short notes.
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Taming the Headstrong
Detective
I suggest we use a Muzzle to make sure everything is safe. But I refuse to put it on the werewolf cub myself. If the Huntress agrees to do it, then we should bring it.
I started to suspect that Rudy is the size of a pony when I saw his favourite bowl. Now I think he’s the size of a horse.
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Humane Capture
Detective
We shouldn’t over-think this and should just put the bowl in the cage. Rudy will come in to have a bite to eat and it will shut. Looks like we need to find or make a Cage Trap.
You’ll agree that this is the safest way to catch a werewolf cub - by luring him into a cage.
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Favourite Bowl
Detective
But where can we put the Popcorn? Putting it on the ground is unhygienic. I think that Rudy has a favourite bowl, thanks to the Huntress. Time to find it.
What a bowl! It’s the size of a paddling pool! And you say that he’s a vegetarian? I don’t want to look for him that much anymore.
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Treats for the Cub
Detective
If Rudy has got lost in the mist we can try to attract him by using things that he knows, like his favourite treat. What does he like? Bacon flavoured Popcorn? Yeah... He isn’t much of a vegetarian. Let’s look for Popcorn...
So far so good, we have half a bag of Popcorn.
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Forgetting Sadness
Martha
Everything is ready for the Potion of Forgetting for Alex. Switch on the Gramophone with the recording of his song and put the photo of him with a guitar by its side. I need a few more magical artifacts and we can start the ritual.
See! A Sheet Music Notebook, saturated with the Potion of Forgetting, has materialised as a result of the ritual. Give it to Alex. Every time he takes the notebook in his hands, the Potion of Forgetting will rid him of any unhappy memories. Then the muse will visit Alex more often and inspire him to write magical music that will keep him in the land of the living.
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Potion of Forgetting
Martha
I think I’ve found a solution. There’s something called a Potion of Forgetting that will help Alex forget about his grief. However, I don’t have any cacao powder, but I think you’ll have no problems finding some Cacao Beans. I can grind them myself.
Great. Cacao Beans. So large and aromatic. Come back in a few days, when the Potion of Forgetting will be ready.
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Energetic Musician
Martha
Alex’s music is mesmerising - I can feel its energy. This is possibly the reason why Alex remains in the land of the living for so long. But where does this energy come from? Can you bring a photo of Alex playing his music?
Right then, that’s very good. Let’s do some magic over this photo of Alex. Can you see the near transparent white figure of a woman behind Alex? That’s his muse! This is where the magical energy in Alex’s music comes from.
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Oil the Mechanism
Martha
It’s possible that the Gramophone isn’t broken and just needs to be oiled. Please find the Machine Oil.
Seeing as you also found the Machine Oil, please help me clean and lubricate the Gramophone. Like so. Now, let’s put on the record and listen.
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Listen to the recording.
Martha
A Gramophone is required to listen to Alex’s Recordings. You’ll have to look for one.
This Gramophone seems to be broken. Something is squeaking inside and the record doesn’t spin.
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Power of Music
Martha
I looked in the books but I still can’t understand why Alex is still alive and hasn’t turned back into a ghost. It takes a huge amount of energy to keep him in his present state, but where does Alex get it from? You say that music inspires Alex, but I need to listen to the music that he composes and performs. Can you bring me the recordings?
A vinyl record? What can we play it on?
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Photo of the Portrait
Detective
Take the photo quickly, the mirror is heavy and I won’t be able to hold it up for long.
We’ve done it! We have a photo of the portrait. Let’s get out of here. We shouldn’t meet the Mistress too often, especially in a situation like this. It seems to me she’s already felt that there’s someone in the Hall of Broken Weddings and will come here soon.
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Arrange the Lighting
Detective
Everything is coming out too dark and you can’t see the faces. We need to point some light at Jacob’s portrait. A candle or a flashlight would help.
What a lamp! You could get scared if you saw it at night. Let’s use it as soon as possible!
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Trick Photo
Detective
Strange. There’s nothing on the photo. The portrait really is enchanted. What if we try to take a photo of its reflection? It’s not going to be under a spell.
Yes, this mirror is just the right size. I’ll hold it and you take a photo of Jacob’s portrait.
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Charge the Battery
Detective
The camera shutter didn’t work. It seems the battery was out of power. I’ve always disliked modern technology... Turn off electricity and half the world will collapse. We need to find something to charge the phone with. There are lots of artifacts of all kinds here in the Hall.
Careful, don’t burn out the camera. The artifacts have varying levels of power. You should hurry and take a photo of the portrait of Jacob, just in case the Mistress of the Manor returns.
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Photo of a Portrait
Detective
I’m a little hesitant of taking the portrait of Jacob... I’m sure that invisibility is not the only enchantment at work here. How do we pick it up? Let’s just take a photo of it instead. Find a Camera Phone.
That’s an interesting model. Let’s take a photo of the portrait and leave.
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Heart-shaped Guide
Detective
Be quick and open the glass display and collect the crystal. I hope that my guess was correct and it will show us where the portrait is hidden.
Bring the crystal up to the lamp. Can you see how the light starts shining inside the gem and creates a silhouette? The rays of light pass through the crystal and point at an indistinct object in the corner of the room... That’s the old portrait of Jacob and his bride! It looks like it was hidden using an invisibility spell.
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Enter the Hall
Detective
Do you remember how we got into the Hall of Weddings? We were helped by the Heart-shaped Crystal! It was its magical powers that directed us to the entrance of the Hall. I’m sure it will help us find the portrait of Jacob. I can see the glint of a crystal behind the display glass. Maybe I should break it. No, there’ll be a lot of noise and the Mistress might appear and put the evil eye on us. Better to find a key, Juliette should know where it is.
Now we have a key to the glass display. That’s where the crystal lies.
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Party Till Dawn
Valerie
I think we’ve taken care of everything and gathered all the things we need for a rock party - a suit, a dress and a wig, as well as a guitar for a gift. What else do we need? An invitation to the party, of course! I think Alex will be impressed.
Here are the invitation tickets. The rock party is about to begin. Let’s warm up the amps and tune the instruments. You’re invited too, don’t forget to come!
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Striking Sight
Valerie
If Alex takes the guitar, I must also dress appropriately. I have a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, but a striking Glowing Wig needs to be found.
If I wear a wig I’ll look like a cheerleader. I’ll add a drop of perfume so I’ll definitely blow him away!
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Pleasant Surprise
Valerie
What do you think, maybe we should make a fun surprise for Alex at the party? He remembers almost nothing and that’s why he’s in a bad mood. Maybe we should give him a guitar?
Wow! This is a guitar for a professional musician. I’m always amazed at your ability to find whatever is needed!
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Mysterious Mask
Valerie
There’s something missing to make a real impact at the party. Some sort of personal touch... Maybe we should have masks? I will look like a very mysterious lady. That should interest Alex.
I can’t find the words to thank you! I’m really looking forward to the party. This mask makes me look so mysterious...
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Femme Fatale
Valerie
I’m planning to get changed again during the party and assume the role of a vampire femme fatale. I’ll need a new, beautiful and Elegant Dress. You always know where something might be found. Will you help me?
Oh, what a dress! I’ve never worn one like it! I must try it on immediately!
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Exquisite Accessories
Valerie
I can now transform into a business-lady for Alex. However, to make the image complete I need some accessories. Round Earrings, perhaps? Will you help find them?
These earrings are lovely! I’m so grateful!
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Strict Style
Valerie
Alex was a rock musician in the past. Why don’t we organise a great rock party? Isn’t that a good idea? Let’s get started. I’ll need the right lipstick and eyeshadow, but I’ll choose them myself. Please find me a Business Suit. I have an original idea - I want to give Alex a surprise.
You’re doing great, it’s just my style! This impeccable suit has been especially made for high level business meetings.
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Preparations for the Ritual
Martha
We should start the ritual to return Alex as soon as possible, before it’s too late. Make a circle of Magical Gunpowder. We shall put the Ghost Trap in the middle and put the stalactite next to its exit. Get the fire darts ready and I’ll activate the energy. When we release Alex from the trap, the stalactite will temporarily freeze him.
It worked! The bright fire from the gunpowder turned Alex into a magical mist and the Embalming Oil made him into a mummy! Now we need Valerie’s energy for the resurrection.
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Energy Supply
Martha
We’ll need a huge amount of energy to carry out the Resurrection Ritual for Alex. Look for artifacts - lots of powerful artifacts, while I carry out the last preparations.
That’s great, there should be enough energy in the artifacts for the ritual. Invite Valerie and I will explain how to arrange the magical items. First, I’ll start the clock with the unmoving pendulum and stop time.
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Freeze the ghost.
Martha
Resurrection magic requires an item that can temporarily freeze the Ghost. I’ve heard that the Huntress has a stalactite from the City dungeons... It would really help us if you could persuade her to give it away.
The freezing stalactite! I’ve never seen it, I’ve only read about it. It’s exactly what we need. Keep it far away from the fire darts.
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Magical Flash
Martha
We need Magical Gunpowder for the ritual. I think there’s definitely some in the City. We will use fire darts to make it burn.
We have the Magical Gunpowder! You’re even better at searching than Detective himself!
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Stopping Time
Martha
To carry out the Resurrection Ritual without mistakes, we need to take our time. We must stop time for this. Bring me a clock with a pendulum that has stopped.
So that’s what the clock that can stop time looks like... Excellent, you’re a talented discoverer!
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Coalescing the Ghost
Martha
We need a magical mist to come together to bring Alex back to life. But we can only get it through the careful arrangement of certain amulets. First, bring me the Embalming Oil.
Have you brought a whole flask of Embalming Oil? It’s an important ingredient for the ritual.
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Catch an Aura
Martha
Alex’s spiritual core is out of balance. I can bring Alex into our world for a while, but it will depend on how much energy he has left. Valerie will also need to see what magical artifacts and energy she can share with him. But you must remember - she’ll be in danger of becoming a ghost herself. If you want to help, try and find a Ghost Trap. There are many in the City.
We have the Ghost Trap. But this is only the beginning. Get someone to help in your search.
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Men’s Sneakers
Cardsharp
And you, dear friend, should try and find something that looks like Sneakers. There’s also a compulsory requirement for the sole to be non-slippery and to have a low heel.
Just the ticket. If we have more of this kind of footwear we could rent it out for a small fee. It will be an additional charge, of course.
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Shoes for the Players
Cardsharp
While you were looking for the Balls, I looked through the instructions for assembling the lanes and playing games. It turns out that the lanes are covered with a special type of varnish and the players need to wear special footwear. Now that’s something I never thought of. I’m pinning my hopes on you - you’re legendary at searching.
You think you can take a run-up and throw a ball in these shoes? Hmm... You have an interesting view of sport. These are women’s shoes for an evening walk. I think I’ll keep these for myself - maybe I can give them to someone as a gift. Juliette or even the Huntress, if it comes to it. Or maybe I could risk it and give them to the Mistress? Anything’s possible.
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Scrying with Balls
Cardsharp
In Germany, knocking over pins was actually considered to be a religious ceremony. Every believer would come to the church with their pins, place them in the gallery and throw a ball at them, which was provided by a priest. It was thought that the more pins the churchgoer knocked over the more righteous their life had been. We could also do with getting some Balls for the game.
Did you really find all of this in the luggage compartment? The Balls are brand new. I’m really bad at noticing large and heavy objects... At least I didn’t have to drag them around.
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Bowling Ball Target
Cardsharp
Do you know the history of bowling? They say that they knocked over pins with balls even in Ancient Egypt. By the way, we also need some pins.
This is really lovely. Let’s count them: one, two... ten. Ten pins - that’s one full set. Excellent!
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New Entertainment
Cardsharp
How did I manage to lose such a huge box with a Pinspotter? I have no idea. It’s probably heavy too. Well, I shouldn’t have to drag around anything too heavy...