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these are the dialog for Castle Story
This game is like a good mystery book. You want to go back and read it again.
Search for what you missed the first time.
hope this thread is a welcome addition to the Castle Story Forum
FYI: I do not post castle story information anywhere but here in the Castle Story Forum
dialog list
Page 1 Posts 1 - 10
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Learning - Post #4
Social - Post #5
Caravans & Crops Post #6
Old Thomas- Goatman - Post #7 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896482&viewfull=1#post896482)
Buildings - Post #8
Beasts & Monsters - Post #9 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896484&viewfull=1#post896484)
Ivy- Tree Lady - Post #10 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896485&viewfull=1#post896485)
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Ivy- Magic Garden - Post #11 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896486&viewfull=1#post896486)
Ivy- Purple Cow - Post #12 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896487&viewfull=1#post896487)
Tablet of Tabernum - Post #13 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896492&viewfull=1#post896492)
Adventures - Post #14 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896493&viewfull=1#post896493)
Kitchen - Post #15
Market Requests - Post #16 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896497&viewfull=1#post896497)
Royal Exchange - Post #16 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896497&viewfull=1#post896497)
Sir Thurston the Knight part 1 - Post #17 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896498&viewfull=1#post896498)
Sir Thurston the Knight part 2 - Post #18 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896499&viewfull=1#post896499)
The Baron & Sir Piggy - Post #19 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896501&viewfull=1#post896501)
2013 Valentines Edition part 1- Post #20
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2013 Valentines Edition part 2 - Post #21
2013 Valentines Edition part 3 - Post #22 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896507&viewfull=1#post896507) Old Thomas & Agnes
Trials & Tribute - Post #23
Princess Sabina Faire pg.1 - Post #24 Pre-requiste (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896509&viewfull=1#post896509)
Princess Sabina Faire pg.2 - Post #25 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896510&viewfull=1#post896510)
Princess Sabina Faire pg.3 - Post #26
Princess Sabina Faire pg.4 - Post #27 The Forgotten Roost
Princess Sabina Faire - Post #28 The Legend of Princess Faire
Dragon Egg - Post #29
Poof & Gone - Post #30 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896524&viewfull=1#post896524)
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Glimmergate #1 - Post #31 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896526&viewfull=1#post896526)
Glimmergate #2 - Post #32 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896527&viewfull=1#post896527)
Glimmergate #3 - Post #33 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896529&viewfull=1#post896529)
Discovering Adamant - Post #35 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896531&viewfull=1#post896531)
Christmas Trees - Post #36
Fortune Teller - Post #37 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896533&viewfull=1#post896533)
Fruit Crate Trade - Post #38
Spooky Flight - Post #39 Glimmerbat for Old Thomas
Harvest Pergola - Post #40
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Jousting Arena - Post #41 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896538&viewfull=1#post896538)
Kingdom Inn - Post #42
Monster Traps - Post #43
Pet Skunkupine - Post #44 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896542&viewfull=1#post896542)
Pink Alicorn - Post #45
Rainbow Pot - Post #46
Reindeer Stables - Post #47
Barons Birthday - Post #48 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896547&viewfull=1#post896547)
The Barracks - Post #49 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896548&viewfull=1#post896548)
Glimmerdust Trove - Post #50 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896549&viewfull=1#post896549)
Page 6 Posts 51 - 60
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Turkey Quests - Post #51 #1 Turkey Cow. #2 Turkey Chicken. #3 Turkey Pig. #4 Turkey Sheep.
Wizard School - Post #52
Faeries #1 Respite - Post #53 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896553&viewfull=1#post896553)
Lady Greselda - Post #54 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896554&viewfull=1#post896554)
Royal Maze/Dark Garden - Post #55
Blythewood #1 - Post #56 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896559&viewfull=1#post896559)
Blythewood #2 - Post #57
Blythewood #3 - Post #58
Troll Tribe #1 - Post #59 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896562&viewfull=1#post896562)
Troll Tribe #2 - Post #60
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Troll Tribe #3 - Post #61 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=896564&viewfull=1#post896564)
Troll Tribe #4 - Post #62
Troll Tribe #5 - Post #63
Belladonna - Post #66 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=901515&viewfull=1#post901515)
Pyre Caverns Teaser Post #67 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=902024&viewfull=1#post902024)
Pyre Caverns - Infiltrate Post #68 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=902025&viewfull=1#post902025)
FLARE DRAGON Post #69 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=905166&viewfull=1#post905166)
MATRIX DRAGON Post #70 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=905167&viewfull=1#post905167)
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BIJOU DRAGON Post #71 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=905168&viewfull=1#post905168)
Three Lessons For Ivy Post #72 (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=920034&viewfull=1#post920034)
Team Azalea Or Team Lila? Post #73 (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=920035&viewfull=1#post920035)
Summer Gazebo Post #74 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=925061&viewfull=1#post925061)
Summer Caravan Post #75 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=933057&viewfull=1#post933057)
Mad Tea Party Post # 76 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=941034&viewfull=1#post941034)
PLUME HIVE Post #77 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=941035&viewfull=1#post941035)
Community Event #1 Midsummer Pyre Festival Post #78 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=945270&viewfull=1#post945270)
Festival Tents Post #79 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=949555&viewfull=1#post949555)
2nd Anniversary Tournament Part 1 Post #80 (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=957585&viewfull=1#post957585)
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2nd Anniversary Tournament Part 2 Post #81 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=961428&viewfull=1#post961428)
The Faerie Workshop Post #82 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=968257&viewfull=1#post968257)
Faerie Bridge Post #83 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=973111&viewfull=1#post973111)
Fellora Plants Post #84 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=979872&viewfull=1#post979872)
Halloween Caravans 2014 Post #85 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=979878&viewfull=1#post979878)
Halloween EVENT 2014 (part1) Post #86 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=983312&viewfull=1#post983312)
Halloween EVENT 2014 (part2) Post #87 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=989372&viewfull=1#post989372)
The Faerie Skunkhouse Post #88 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1002079&viewfull=1#post1002079)
Bountiful Table Post #89 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1007863&viewfull=1#post1007863)
EVENT - 12 Days of Christmas Part 1 & Part 2 Post #90 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1016774&viewfull=1#post1016774)
Page 10 Posts 91 to 100
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A Culinary Christmas Post #91 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1026242&viewfull=1#post1026242)
Kaz Returns from Blythewood Post #92 (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1037531&viewfull=1#post1037531)
Troll Sparring Pit Post #93 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1045448&viewfull=1#post1045448)
The BIG News Post #94 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1050630&viewfull=1#post1050630)
The Romantic Gazebo Post #95 (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1070394&viewfull=1#post1070394)
Preparing For the Next Event Post #96 (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1070396&viewfull=1#post1070396)
The Flower Frenzy Event! Post #97 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1073844&viewfull=1#post1073844)
Mythic Mushrooms Post #98 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1089767&viewfull=1#post1089767)
Choose your Steed Post #99 (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1104081&viewfull=1#post1104081)
A Boar-ing Problem Post #100 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1110163&viewfull=1#post1110163)
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Emergency!!! Post #101 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1117055&viewfull=1#post1117055)
Lady Pfefferknot's Visit Post #102 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1122731&viewfull=1#post1122731)
Ivy's Bakery Post #103 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1124645&viewfull=1#post1124645)
Fickle Faeries Post #104 (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1141041&viewfull=1#post1141041)
Monster Hunt Season 1 Post #105 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1146410&viewfull=1#post1146410)
Sir Daisy Post #106 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1154656&viewfull=1#post1154656)
Jousting Arena Renovations Post#107 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1154660&viewfull=1#post1154660)
Horse Training Post #108 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1158610&viewfull=1#post1158610)
Blythewood Faeries Part 1 Post #110 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1168959&viewfull=1#post1168959)
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The Blythewood Faeries, Part 2 Post #111 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1177344&viewfull=1#post1177344)
Sir Piggleworth's Worth Post #112 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Dialogs&p=1182817&viewfull=1#post1182817)
Monster Hunt Season 2 Post #113 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1184113&viewfull=1#post1184113)
Trick-or-Treat Part 1 Post #114 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1184116&viewfull=1#post1184116)
Trick-or-Treat Part 2 and Part 3 Post #115 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1194850&viewfull=1#post1194850)
The Baron's Game Tent & The Cabbage Hut Post #116 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1231353&viewfull=1#post1231353)
The Baron's Royal Pet Post #117 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1231356&viewfull=1#post1231356)
Monster Hunt - Season 3 Post #118 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1231361&viewfull=1#post1231361)
Thankful Mystery Dinner Post #119 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1231368&viewfull=1#post1231368)
Food Shelter Post #120 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1231381&viewfull=1#post1231381)
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Holiday Workshop Post #121 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1231389&viewfull=1#post1231389)
Happy Glimmer Year Post #122 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1231396&viewfull=1#post1231396)
Monster Hunt #4 - Princess Lorelei's Fountain Post #123 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1240376&viewfull=1#post1240376)
The Blythewood Faeries Part 3 Post #124 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1242495&viewfull=1#post1242495)
Stargazer's Ridge Post #125 (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?68301-Castle-Story-Dialogue-Guide&p=1247192&viewfull=1#post1247192)
Thread: A Castle for Every King (and Queen)!
http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?35881-A-Castle-for-Every-King-(and-Queen)!&
Build a glorious kingdom, filled with breathtaking fantasy buildings, heroes and villains, and adorable animals.
Explore the mysterious forest, raise animals, and battle monsters in an epic adventure!
Seize your destiny! Rule the kingdom you build!
★ CRAFT Castle Gates, Wizard Towers, magic potions and more inside your crafting workshops!
★ DECORATE your kingdom with walls, gates, towers, topiaries and more!
★ EXPLORE the mysterious forest surrounding your kingdom and rescue those who are trapped by the evil curse.
★ GROW crops to use in your kitchen for making feasts!
★ Invite your Facebook or Storm8 friends to play with you, and help each other grow your kingdom!
★ FREE updates will introduce new characters to discover, buildings to construct and more!
How will you build and rule your kingdom? Can you lift the curse of the forest? Adventure awaits you in Castle Story!
C1 Learning to Play
Welcome to Castle Story!
Are you a Lord or a Lady?
Man: This Farmhouse isn't finished. We will need Wood to complete it.
Do you see any? Aha! An Elm Tree. Tap twice to chop it! Splendid.
Now, tap to complete the Farmhouse.
Man: You did well to finish that Farmhouse. Very well indeed!
Man: Look! Corn is already growing in your fields. Tap it to harvest.
You did well with the corn harvesting. Very well indeed!
But now, your fertile fields are *empty*! Does it not make you sad in the heart?
Young ruler: Uh...I guess. Can't I just plant more corn?
(man>Well, aren't you a smart one! Corn is just what the situation calls for!
First Planting *plant more* man> Yes, yes. Well planted)
(man>You have a rare talent, and now, a place to exercise it!
Why not add another building to your kingdom and show the world what you can do?
A Ruler's Talent *start building a 2nd Farmhouse* man>Well, that was quick!)
Ruler: So, I'm in charge of this whole place? What's the catch?
Man: There is no "catch". Here, you can create whatever kingdom you wish!
Majestic stone towers! Lush gardens! Borders stretching for miles!
Ruler: I don't know. It seems too good to be true.
Man: Please. Such suspicion is unbecoming of a ruler!
Ruler: So how do I pay for all of this? Crops and buildings and stuff?
Man: How indeed! I fret day in and day out about that. But never fear!
Crops and buildings provide an income of coins. Delicious, delicious coins!
(man>Try collecting from your Farmhouse. The people inside won't mind a bit.
Balanced Budget man>Success! And so, the wheels of commerce turn?)
Man: Your corn will soon be ready to harvest! Don't delay!
(man>Corn is a crop that takes only a few minutes to grow. Perfect for impatient farmers.
First Harvest *tap full-grown corn to harvest 4 *
man>Well harvested. You're a hard worker!)
Man: Rest while you can! Your people will soon clamor for more corn!
Ruler: Maybe I should buy more farm plots to handle the demand.
(man>Corn is a crop that takes only a few minutes to grow. Perfect for impatient farmers.
Farm Plots *add 2 farm plots & plant 6 corn*
man>That was fast. You seem to enjoy hard work, for some reason!)
Ruler: Ok, the foundation is ready.
Man: Well done!! Now, you need 10 Wood and 10 Stone to complete it!
You can chop for Wood, and mine rocks for Stone.
There are valuable deposits of stone and ore out in the trees!
Ruler: Want to grab a pickaxe and help me out?
Man: Ahh, no. You see, my poor back?
Ruler: ... *arms crossed*
(Gather Wood and Stone to complete your Farmhouse!
You can chop trees for Wood, and mine rocks for Stone.
There should be plenty of each around.
Wood & Stone *10 wood, 10 stone*
man>That was fast. You're quite resourceful!)
Ruler: My next crop of corn will be ready soon. I should give some to the people.
(man>Harvest your Corn, then hand it out to your subjects by hitting the "Give" button, below.)
Provide For The People* harvest 6 corn. Give 10 corn* man>Very generous of you.)
Man: The ground is rather bumpy here, isn't it?
I've tripped *twice* now. And it's certainly not *my* fault. My balance is impeccable!
Ruler: Alright, hold on. I'll try to clear out some of the weeds and old logs.
Ruler: Time to clear a path!
(man>A fine idea! You can clear weeds, logs and dead trees by chopping them out of the way.
A Little Pruning *clear 3 weeds* man>Well done! I can walk much more easily now.)
(note: Tree Keeper removed)
Ruler: Hey, I found a chunk of iron in this rock pile! I wonder if I can use it for something?
Man: You will find many interesting items as you progress. Each one has a purpose.
(man>The Glimmer Wood is full of surprises! Let's see what else you can find!)
Item Hunt *iron ore, white petal, tree sap*
man>You found the items! You're quite a treasure hunter.)
(note: Item Hunt previously known as Explore & Collect)
Man: That's enough Wood and Stone. Now, we must finish construction!
.Ruler: What do you mean "we?" You didn't do anything!
Man: I supervised!
(man>It's easy to complete a building once you've collected the materials.
Just tap on the place where it's being constructed. Go ahead, try it!
A New House *complete the 2nd farmhouse*
man>Well done! Your talent as a ruler is on display!)
Man: Trees are cluttering up valuable building space.
Ruler: Well, trees can be really nice-looking?
Man: You know what else is nice looking? Coins! And trees don't give those.
(man>Trees may look nice, and crops and buildings look nice AND produce Coins! Now get to chopping!
Clear The Land -revised *chop 2 trees* man>There- a fine new spot for a building!)
(note original update Oct.11,2012 has chop 3 trees and followed Tree Keeper)
Ruler: I wonder if there's anything interesting in that old well at the end of the path?
Time to try out my fishing pole! Hey, a fish! I wonder what else is down here?
(Is there anything interesting down the old well?)
The Old Well *fish until you find a rare
item* Man>You've been fishing? I thought you fell in!)
Ruler: Ooh, what are these? Mermaid Scales? I bet I can use these for something really amazing.
Ruler: I bet the people of my kingdom are getting sick of Corn by now.
I wonder if Wheat would grow well out here? If I expand my farmland, I can try growing both!
The baron: Your corn will soon be ready to harvest! Don't delay!
(man>Wheat is a more advanced crop than Corn.
You can either add more farm plots to grow more crops at the same time,
or be patient and stick with what you have.
Wheat Harvest -revised *add, plant, harvest*
man>Another fine harvest)
Ruler: I'm worried my cow will get lonely, standing out there by herself.
Man: Oh, no need to worry about that, so long as she gives milk!
Ruler: Hey! That cow is a valued member of my kingdom!
I'm going to make sure she has some animal friends.
(man>If you're so concerned, perhaps you could add another cow to keep her company.
You can find a Baby Cow at the Market)
The Lonely Cow *buy 1 cow, feed 1x* man>Well what an adorable little cow!)
Man: You've added a Baby Cow, but why stop there?
Baby Chickens will grow up to provide valuable Eggs!
Ruler: And, they're cute!
Man: Err...yes. That too.
(man>When your animals are young, feed them regularly.
Once they're full grown, you can milk them for all they're worth!
Baby Animal Farm
*have 3 baby chicks, tend animals 4x* man>You'll have no shortage of animals now!)
Ruler: Aren't baby animals adorable? I'm going to make sure to keep them well-fed.
(man>You should. All these "cute" baby animals *need* to be fed before
they'll grown into adults and become useful.
Feeding Time *feed cow 3x, feed chick 9x*
man> Well done, I suppose. I usually hire people to feed animals for me.)
(Note: Farm Animals, a Few Farm Friends, Milk & Eggs -REMOVED)
Ruler: You seem to know a lot about building kingdoms, mister...um?
What was your name again?
Man : You don't remember? After we travel here together?
Ruler: Sorry, My memory is a little fuzzy.
Man: Oh dear. Well, I am... Baron Garland Pfefferknot!
Ruler: Who? Byron Roland Pepperpot?
Man: No, no-
Ruler: Aaron Arwen Pufflefluff?
(Man> I'll help you remember. I assure you, I am quite a big deal!
This land is made up of "many" kingdoms, with many different rulers.
Ask any of them who I am! Come, let's pay a few visits.
The Baron's Fame *visit 3 other kingdoms*
Ruler: Cool , it's someone else's kingdom! While we're here,
we should be good neighbors and help out a bit.
The Baron: Help out? You mean... "do work?"
Ruler: Sure! Any buildings with Hearts over them could use a hand.
The Baron>See how they all recognize me?
Ruler: I was thinking I might plant some flowers to make my kingdom more pleasant.
The Baron: Flowers? But... I'm allergic!
Why not build a nice road instead? This wilderness could use one!
Ruler: I think I can do both, actually.
(baron>You can find those wretched flowers in the Market,
under "Nature on the "Plants" tab. Roads are under "Decorations on the "Roads" tab.
Road To Sneezeville *3 roads or paths & 1 poppy or talinum*
baron>ACHOOO! *sniffle* ... Blast it!)
The Baron: Your kingdom is off to a fine start.
From me, you've learned the keys to being a great ruler:
To build more, and collect more money! To gain wealth, status and fame!
It's a ruler's duty to act like a big shot!
Ruler: Isn't it a ruler's duty to help people?
I'm going to make that *my* duty as a ruler. To help!
The Baron: Ha ha ha! Oh, that's a good one! Wait...you were serious?
*Sigh* If you want to help people be happy, you might add some decorations.
They don't produce coins, but they can be "beautiful" I suppose.
(baron> How odd.
I suppose if helping your subjects be 'happy" is your main concern,
you could build something for them.
A flower bed, perhaps. First, you must gather materials.
A Gift Of Flowers *wood. petals. flower bed*
baron> Yes, yes. I'm sure your subjects will be very happy)
(note: A Gift of Flowers previously known as A Rulers Duty)
The Baron: Baby cows and chickens may be ?cute? as you say, but I prefer full grown ones!
Ruler: Let me guess. It's because they give milk and lay eggs, right?
(baron>Exactly! Get some adult animals and watch as they pay dividends!
All Grown Up *have 2 adult cows, have 3 adult chickens*
baron>Ah, yes. Soon, we'll be swimming in milk and eggs!)
The Baron: At last! It's milking and egg-laying time!
(baron>Now that you have adult animals, you can collect from them to receive various goods.
Cows product Milk. Chickens produce Eggs!
Milked For All They're Worth. *collect 2 milk, 3eggs*
baron> Ah, yes. Milk and eggs, very profitable!)
Ruler: I'm starting to really get the hand of this farming thing.
(baron> By all means, keep toiling away in the fields. How about another Corn Crop.
Corn Supplies * harvest 9 more Corn* baron> Oh, you work so hard! It's very endearing.)
Ruler: Before I go, I should plant some Wheat.
That way, it'll be ready to harvest when I return.
(baron>That's good planning! You can do many things while you're waiting.
Like take a nap! Or you could count your jewels and gold coins. That's always fun.
Planting Season *plant 9 wheat* baron>The Wheat will be ready when you return.)
Ruler: By farming and fishing, I'll have plenty of food to feed all the people in my kingdom.
It's pretty easy once you get the hang of it!
(baron>Well, aren't you kind! By all means, keep toiling away in the fields.
Food Stockpile *corn, wheat, fish*
baron>More food? Make sure you don't spoil your peasants too much!)
(baron> Don't be afraid to chop and mine as much as you'd like!
Any Wood and Stone you pick up, you'll surely be able to use.
Mining The Woods *chop 2 trees, mine 2 rock deposits*
baron> you've cleared quite a good deal of space!)
The Baron: If you run out of things to chop and mine, never fear!
You can always purchase rocks and logs for a small fee.
(baron>The riches of the Glimmer Woods are inexhaustible!
Marketable Materials *buy 2 pieces of debris*
baron> Replenish your land whenever necessary!)
C2 - Social Connections - dialog placed in related chain for storyline continuity
The Baron's Fame (chain 1)
Ruler: You seem to know a lot about building kingdoms, mister...um? What was your name again?
Man : You don't remember? After we travel here together?
Ruler: Sorry, My memory is a little fuzzy.
The Baron: Oh dear. Well, I am... Baron Garland Pfeffernot!
Ruler: Who... Byron Roland Pepperpot?
The Baron: No, no-
Ruler: Aaron Arwen Pufflefluff?
(baron>I'll help you remember. I assure you, I am quite a big deal! This land is made up of "many" kingdoms, with many different rulers. Ask any of them who I am! Come, let's pay a few visits. The Baron's Fame *visit 3 other kingdoms*
Ruler: Cool , it's someone else's kingdom! While we're here, we should be good neighbors and help out a bit.
The Baron: Help out? You mean... "do work"?
Ruler: Sure! Any buildings with Hearts over them could use a hand.
(baron>See how they all recognize me?
A Kingdom By Any Other Name (chain 4)
OT: I must say, I'm flattered to be welcome in the fine kingdom of... Wait a minute. I never did find out the name of this kingdom.
Ruler: Oh, its...
(OT>Yes, What is it... A Kingdom By Any Other Name *pick a name & tell Old Thomas, he's eager to know* OT>A fine name!)
Friends Beyond The Wood (chain 4)
OT: Tell me, have you heard news of the missing royal heir?
Ruler: Missing royal heir? No. I didn't even know that was a thing.
OT: Really? But it's been the talk of all the land! Surely, other rulers must have mentioned it. In your friendly chats, and such.
Ruler: Sorry. I'm uh...sort of alone out here.
OT: Oh dear. Well, we should fix that.
(OT>In order to make friends with other rulers, you must set a Storm8 ID. Then, you can use that ID, or they can add you! Friends Beyond The Wood *ask for a friends ID or give them yours* OT>A happy conclusion! We've gotten you out of your shell)
News Of The Heir (chain 4)
OT: Perhaps you could send a message to your new ruler friend.
Ruler: Saying what?
OT: "How are you?" "Is the royal heir in your land?" That sort of thing.
Ruler: What does the royal heir look like? I'll include a description.
OT: Nobody knows! It is a well-kept secret.
Ruler: What? If nobody knows, how will my friend even look for the heir?
OT: Oh. Good point.
(OT>Perhaps you could send you friend a letter anyway. "Please be on the lookout for anyone exceptionally royal-looking" - oh, you're right. It's a long shot. News Of The Heir *send messenger pigeon* OT>Any news? *your friend my respond to your request - pigeon arrives on your wall*)
OT: Perhaps you could send a message to your new ruler friend.
Ruler: Saying what?
OT: "How are you?" "Is the royal heir in your land?" That sort of thing.
Baron's Secret Ambition (chain 4)
The Baron: Well my young friend, I think its time I returned to my own lands.
Ruler: Oh, you're leaving?
The Baron: Yes, I've taught you all I could. Now, it is up to you to use those lessons.
Ruler: I will.
The Baron: Work hard, and build the kingdom of your dreams!
Ruler: I will!
The Baron: ... and make sure you have my royal tribute ready within thirty days.
Ruler: I wi-... wait... Royal tribute? What royal tribute?
The Baron: Why, your tribute to the new king of all kingdoms, of course. Have you not heard? The royal heir is gone! I, Baron Garland Pfeffernot, am next in line for the throne!
Ruler: YOU? But you're...
The Baron: ...handsome... A genius... The wealthiest man in all the land?
Ruler: ... Greedy! Selfish! Cowardly and lazy! Why would anyone want you to be king?
The Baron: The law requires it. I have the most Coins, the most land, the most Royal Points! Sorry, my young friend. I told you from the start that was all that mattered.
Ruler: ... That *can't be all that matters. It isn't right. Hmm. Old Thomas is the Royal Scholar. Maybe he can help.
(OT>Oh, hello there. I was just looking through my scrolls. You wanted to see me? The Baron's Secret Ambition *ask Old Thomas for Advice* OT>Well, let me see...)
A "Down With The Baron" Party (chain 4)
Ruler: You know, we're always visiting kingdoms and making new friends. Maybe we can't find a law that will stop the Baron from taking the throne .... but we can definitely tell everyone what a louse he is!
OT: Oh, a fine idea. How do you propose to do that?
Ruler: We'll throw a party! A "Down With The Baron" party. We'll invite everyone!
OT: But the Baron is wealthy and powerful. What if he takes revenge on the guests?
Ruler: That's the best part. Everyone will wear a mask! He won't know who is who!
(OT>Let's travel far and wide to find new friends to invite. Don't forget to tell them to bring their own Baron mask!) A "Down With The Baron" Party *spread the word, create masks* OT>I think we're ready for the party!)
Party Crasher (chain 4)
OT: The party seems like it's a big success!
Ruler: Hmm...look at that guy over there. Doesn't his mask look a little *too* realistic?
The Baron: A party? In my honor? Why, what a wonderful gesture from you commoners! I'll be sure to remember this, once I am ruler of all the realm!
Ruler: That buffoon thinks we're *celebrating* him! He's here to hog the spotlight!
OT: Oh dear. This is quite awkward. What should we do?
Ruler: I have an idea. Just play along. Oh, Baron Pepperpot! I'm afraid this is an *exclusive* party. Did you bring your exclusive, executive "entry fee" of eight gems?
(baron>An entry fee? I must say, child, I'm very proud of all you've learned from me.)
Party Crasher *collect the fee*(baron>In any case, a paltry eight gems is nothing. Here, take it.)
Joining the Minstrels & Last Performance (chain 3)
OT: What do you say? Shall we join the Builder's Caravan as "Motivational Minstrels"?
Ruler: Are you being serious right now?
OT: Of course! Let's just give it a try. I've always wanted to be a minstrel!
Ruler: Umm...
OT: Just for a couple of stops?
Ruler: Oh, very well?
(OT> Let's show them what we can do! We'll hide our identities and blend in with the rest of the minstrel group.) Joining The Minstrels *You and Thomas are going on the road! Visit 3 kingdoms*
*1st kingdom*
OT: Ok, were here. Time to improve their work performance through song!
Let the motivational minstreling begin!
"Work work work and chisel that bloooook!"
"There's a chance you won't be crushed by a roooooooooock!"
Ruler: Thomas?
OT: Yes?
Ruler: ... You're not great at this.
[crowd] "BOOOOOOOOOO! YOU TWO STINK!"
Ruler: I think we'd better get out of here before the workers get angrier.
*2nd kingdom*
OT: Ok, we've got a second chance at this.
This time, I'll warm up the crowd, and then *you* burst into song.
"Hey hey, all you construction workers out there! We're here to pep you up!"
"Since you all look rather shiftless and lazy!"
Ruler: *sigh*
OT: Oh dear. They seem rather upset again.
[crowd] "LET'S THROW TOMATOES AT THOSE TWO!'
Ruler: That's our signal to leave.
*3rd kingdom*
(OT> Alright, this is our last chance to get this right!)
Ruler: I'm dreading this already.
OT: Yes, it's possible we're not cut out to be Motivational Minstrels.
{from the crowd} "WOOHOO! YOU TWO ARE AWESOME!"
Ruler: Wait, who said that?
IVY: It was me!
Ruler: Ivy! You came to watch us perform?
IVY: Sure did! As long as I'm here, you'll have at least one fan!
Ruler: Alright Thomas. Let's give her a show!
Together: And a-one and a-two and a-one-two-three?
(ivy> Go ahead! Belt it out! Last Performance *sing a song for Ivy* (ivy>Great song, you two. Definitely worth the trip!)
C3 Caravans & Crops
Ruler: I bet the people of my kingdom are getting sick of Corn by now.
I wonder if Wheat would grow well out here? If I expand my farmland, I can try growing both!
(baron>Wheat is a more advanced crop than Corn.
You can either add more farm plots to grow more crops at the same time, or be patient and stick with what you have.
Wheat Harvest (revised) *add, plant, harvest* baron>Another fine harvest)
Ruler: I'm starting to really get the hand of this farming thing.
(baron> By all means, keep toiling away in the fields. How about another Corn Crop.
Corn Supplies * harvest 9 more Corn* baron> Oh, you work so hard! It's very endearing.)
Ruler: Before I go, I should plant some Wheat. That way, it'll be ready to harvest when I return.
(baron> That's good planning! You can do many things while you're waiting. Like take a nap!
Or you could count your jewels and gold coins. That's always fun.
Planting Season *plant 9 wheat* baron> The Wheat will be ready when you return.)
Ruler: By farming and fishing, I'll have plenty of food to feed all the people in my kingdom.
It's pretty easy once you get the hang of it!
(baron> Well, aren't you kind! By all means, keep toiling away in the fields.
Food Stockpile *corn, wheat, fish*
baron> More food? Make sure you don't spoil your peasants too much!)
Ruler: Hmm.. I have a plenty of Corn and other food in storage.
It's nice to have reserves, but I wonder if others could use it more?
The Baron: Others? But what about you? Your rings? Broaches? Fancy pantaloons?
That extra food is rightfully yours to exploit, as ruler!
Ruler: I'm pretty sure I can survive without fancy pantaloons. I'll trade our extra food to other kingdoms in need.
The Baron: Trade? *Now* you're talking Jack up the price and reap the profits!
Ruler: I don't think you understand how "helping people" works.
(baron> Load the caravan with goods by tapping the "LOAD" button on each entry.
Once all contents are loaded, you will receive money in exchange for your goods! Scroll down to see the full list.
The First Caravan *corn, wheat, eggs, milk, fish* baron>Caravan away!)
Ruler: Hmmm. It certainly takes quite a few Coins to build a kingdom.
Tomatoes give a good profit and they grow *really* fast. I'll try then in my fields to make coins quickly.
(If you're in a rush, Tomatoes are a fast-growing crop that can turn a profit in minutes.
Tomatoes For Fun and Profit *harvest 20 tomatoes* OT> Another great harvest!)
Ruler: Hmmm... Sugar Cane takes a while to grow, but the results could be worth it.
The slower growth will give me time to handle other things. And besides... Everyone loves sugar!
OT: I love sugar, too!
Ruler: ... Where did he come from?
(OT>Oh, I was around. Sugar Cane has a slower growth time, but provides a good income of Coins.
Harvesting less often saves energy for other tasks!
Sugar Rush *harvest 30 sugar cane* OT> Ouch, sugar!)
(OT>Load the caravan. Once all contents are loaded, you will receive money in exchange for your goods.
The Second Caravan *roast chicken, tomatoes, sugar cane, hides, furs* OT>Caravan away!)
IVY: Oh, Hot Peppers! I've always been fascinated with these.
Do you think you could harvest some for me to experiment with at the Potion Shop?
Twenty or thirty should do. Maybe thirty, just in case some are lost in an... accident.
Ruler: Hmm. Care to share what you're planning?
IVY: It's a surprise!
Ruler: ... I sure hope it's a *good* surprise?
(ivy> Just harvest up a whole bunch of Hot Peppers and hand'em over.
I've got some secret plans. I'll tell you if they pan out.
Hot Peppers For Ivy *give 30 peppers* ivy>Alright. Now, my Hot Pepper research begins!)
IVY: This forest is perfect for potion-making. There are all sorts of exotic plants!
Ruler: It sure seems like it. I've already found a lot of interesting things.
IVY: If you have extra, you could trade what you've found to other kingdoms.
Ruler: Would other kingdoms want this stuff?
IVY: You betcha! In fact, I used to do this sort of thing for a living.
Flower petals to make a fragrance that sends hearts fluttering?
Mushrooms for a balm that'll dull those aches and pains?
Magical wood to ward the bad luck away!
Trust me, they'll go nuts for it! Here, I'll write you a list.
(ivy> Add to the caravan by tapping the "Load" button on each entry.
Glimmerdust is the hardest to find. It settles in damp low places. Check old logs, tree stumps, and mushroom circles.
The Nature Caravan *orange petals, white petals, mushrooms, living wood, glimmer dust* ivy>Caravan away!)
OT: Ho ho ho! I can't get enough of these! Mmmm... delicious!
Ruler: Thomas... What are you doing in the Strawberry patch?
OT: Oh...nothing. Just... hanging around.
Ruler: Why is your beard stained with strawberry juice?
OT: That's just the light playing tricks on you!
Ruler: The pockets of your robe are filled with strawberries!
OT: What? I have no idea what you're- oh, say! Look over there!
Ruler: Where? ... I can't believe I fell for that.
Thomas, if you want Strawberries, you only have to say so!
(OT>I'm sorry. I just felt silly, having such an affection for those delightful little berries!
If you could provide me with some, I'd be in your debt.
The Strawberry Scholar *give 50 strawberries to OT* OT> Oh, those look delicious!)
Ruler: Hmm. We've got a lot of spare building materials.
Maybe some other rulers could use this stuff to improve their kingdoms.
OT: That's very generous, but it may not be so simple. Construction is a complex trade.
Some kingdoms lack the tools to work with wood and stone. Others are... ...well, lazy.
Ruler: Well, we can provide them with the tools easily enough.
And as for the lazy ones... I have an idea in mind that might encourage them to buckle down and work!
(OT>Load the caravan. Once all contents are loaded, you will receive money in exchange for your goods.
The Builder's Caravan *fancy beams, fancy blocks, simple glue, builder's hammers & 20 Motivational Minstrels*
OT>Builder's Caravan away!)
OT: What do you say? Shall we join the Builder's Caravan as "Motivational Minstrels"?
Ruler: Are you being serious right now?
OT: Of course! Let's just give it a try. I've always wanted to be a minstrel!
Ruler: Umm...
OT: Just for a couple of stops?
Ruler: Oh, very well?
(OT> Let's show them what we can do! We'll hide our identities and blend in with the rest of the minstrel group.
Joining The Minstrels *You and Thomas are going on the road! Visit 3 kingdoms*
*1st kingdom*
OT: Ok, we're here. Time to improve their work performance through song!
Let the motivational minstreling begin!
"Work work work and chisel that bloooook!"
"There's a chance you won't be crushed by a roooooooooock!"
Ruler: Thomas?
OT: Yes?
Ruler: ... You're not great at this.
crowd: "BOOOOOOOOOO! YOU TWO STINK!"
Ruler: I think we'd better get out of here before the workers get angrier.
*2nd kingdom*
OT: Ok, we've got a second chance at this.
This time, I'll warm up the crowd, and then *you* burst into song.
"Hey hey, all you construction workers out there! We're here to pep you up!"
"Since you all look rather shiftless and lazy!"
Ruler: *sigh*
OT: Oh dear. They seem rather upset again.
crowd: "LET'S THROW TOMATOES AT THOSE TWO!"
Ruler: That's our signal to leave.
3rd kingdom*
(OT> Alright, this is our last chance to get this right!)
Ruler: I'm dreading this already.
OT: Yes, it's possible we're not cut out to be Motivational Minstrels.
a voice in the crowd: "WOOHOO! YOU TWO ARE AWESOME!"
Ruler: Wait, who said that?
IVY: It was me!
Ruler: Ivy! You came to watch us perform?
IVY: Sure did! As long as I'm here, you'll have at least one fan!
Ruler: Alright Thomas. Let's give her a show!
Together: And a-one and a-two and a-one-two-three?
(ivy> Go ahead! Belt it out!
Last Performance *sing a song for Ivy*
ivy>Great song, you two. Definitely worth the trip!)
Ivy: We've gotten pretty good at this, wouldn't you say? Soon, this kingdom might even get a reputation for having great food!
Ruler: I find it to be a nice break from being in charge. And it's fun to have a cooking partner.
You know, there are always people in other kingdoms who are short of food.
IVY: Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Ruler: COOKING CARAVAN!
(ivy> Add to the caravan by tapping the "Load" button on each entry. I hope you're ready for some serious cooking!
Cooking Caravan *pies, cobbler, lemonade, buffets, breaded fish* caravan away)
The Baron: So, I hear you've been sending out caravans to help people in need!
Ruler: What are *you* doing here?
The Baron: Now now, is that any way to greet an old friend?
It so happens that I know a fine group of "people in need" for you to help!
My cousins! All of them Barons, all of then in need!
My cousin Antonius has run low on bones to feed his hounds.
The poor pups barely have the energy to chase starving trespassers!
Ruler: That doesn't sound like a very worthy cause.
The Baron: Cousin Bartleby accidentally executed the man who cleans his jewellery! Whoops!
Ruler: I hope you're joking.
The Baron: It was a tragedy. So much jewellery, thrown away due to being dirty!
Oh, and my cousin Gavonelle has run out of carrots to deny his serfs.
Ruler: That doesn't even make any sense!
The Baron: 500 serfs, a half carrot each per week -
100 carrots for the month. If my math is correct.
Ruler: It's not!
The Baron: Throw in my royal tribute and that'll be all. I'll pay handsomely in Gems.
(baron>We'll call it "The King's Caravan!"
The King's Caravan
* refuse - he's not king yet* baron>You don't like that name?)
Ruler: You're not king. I'm not calling it "The King's Caravan."
The Baron: How about something catchy, like "The Baro-van" Since I'm a Baron.
(baron>Get it? The "Baro-van." It's perfect!
The "Baro-van" *refuse-terrible name*
baron>Fine the, you name it!)
The Baron: I don't care what you call it, as long as it's on time!
(baron>You wouldn't want to offend your future king by not sending the caravan,
would you? I have ways of making life very difficult for people, if I so choose.
Rich Windbag Caravan *load coins, bones, jewels, silver, carrots*
Note: new crops built into future quests
Note: caravans- bulk items : now either at the Royal Exchange or
built into future quests as GIVE
C4 The Goatman - OLD THOMAS
Ruler: Hmm...did you hear that?
The Baron: I hear nothing. I'm sure it's just your imagination.
Ruler: Wait, there it is again! It's a voice - coming from the southeast,
that area of dense forest. It sounds like someone calling for help!
The Baron: Hold on. You can't venture off into the Glimmer Wood so rashly-
Ruler: Don't worry, mystery voice! I'm coming!
The Baron: Wait!
Ruler: I'm not waiting around while someone could be in trouble. Southeast, here I come!
The Baron: Wait! Blast it!
(There are faint noises coming from the southeast. Someone could be in trouble.
It might be a good idea to explore in that direction. Search The Forest
*Southeast* baron>Will you not listen? This is a bad idea! Be careful! The wood may be dangerous!)
Goatman: Hello! Is someone there? I've gotten a bit lost in these woods, I'm afraid?
Ruler: I'm here! So, uh...what happened to you?
Goatman: What do you mean?
Ruler: I mean...why are you a goat?
Goatman: Oh, that! I was exploring the forest. It seems I've fallen victim to a strange curse!
Ruler: : What's your name?
Goatman: My name is Old Thomas (*My name is "Old Thomas." That's what my students called me.)
Ruler: Well, Old Thomas- this is my kingdom. That makes *you* a citizen.
And it's my duty as a ruler to always help my citizens! We'll have that curse off of you in no time!
(Old Thomas>Oh, thank goodness! I know just how to reverse this goat-curse.
A workshop will help us combine the materials we need. A Cursed Scholar
*build a Workshop* OT>Seems like you've been busy!)
Ruler: The Workshop is finished.
OT: Excellent! A Workshop is quite a useful place! Imagine the possibilities!
We could even build a telescope! Or a gyrocopter!
Ruler: We're concentrating on your curse, remember?
OT: The what now? Oh, yes... My Book of Spells *did* contain a method to reverse my curse.
However...the book was nearly destroyed as the curse hit me.
We must repair it. That's where the Workshop comes in!
(OT>I need you to gather some Iron Ore and forge two new book bindings.
You should sometimes find Iron Ore in the outcroppings nearby. Book Bound
*Check the "Specials" in the Workshop* OT>How are the bindings coming?)
OT: A book of magic requires a sturdy cover to contain the power within!
Ruler: What sort of material would work best for the cover?
(OT>Leather is perfect for making book covers. You can occasionally obtain Leather from Cows.
If they're in a giving mood. The Cover *again to "Specials" in the Workshop*
OT>You look happy. Any news?)
Ruler: I have the bindings.
OT: Now, we need only find the lost pages! They were torn from the book by the man who cursed me.
That's a story for another time. For now, let us search for those pages.
As the curse hit, they were torn from the book and scattered to the winds!
Ruler: Don't worry. I'll take a look around.
Ruler: * at the well*This must be one of Old Thomas' lost pages... I bet I can find more around here.
(OT>The lost pages must be nearby!
You might stumble upon them when you are chopping wood or mining rocks!
The Lost Pages *find 5 lost pages* OT>Oh! You've gathered the pages!)
OT: Thank you for finding those pages. It must have been quite a search!
Ruler: So, what's next?
Old Thomas: It seems like we have everything we need to recreate my Book of Spells!
Ruler: I bet you're looking forward to being human again.
OT: Oh, yes! Though I may miss nibbling on the leaves. Quite tasty.
(OT>You should be able to assemble the Book of Spells at the Workshop. The Book of Spells
OT> You have the book! Come talk to me and I'll show you what to do with it.)
*ruler reads the incantation*
OT: Oh! It worked! I'm human again! Thank you so much. You saved me. I cannot every repay you.
Ruler: No need to thank me. It's a ruler's duty to help a citizen in need!
OT: Then I shall stay here, as a citizen. To provide help and counsel.
OT: Old Thomas, the Royal Scholar. At your service!
Ruler: So, what does a "Royal Scholar" do, exactly?
OT: It's *my* duty to figure out who is most suited to inherit the throne!
Ruler: How do you figure that out?
OT: Why, Royal Points, of course! A system of my own design!
You can earn Royal Points by constructing buildings!
Castle structures, like walls and towers, count towards the Royal Point total.
Ruler: You seem really excited about this.
OT: Oh, I am!
(OT>To earn Royal Points, you must construct certain kinds of structures.
Try adding a Wall, Gateway or Tower to your kingdom.
The Royal Scholar *build 3walls* OT>Very royal-looking, I must say!)
OT: It's a bit crowded here. I bet you're eager to expand your borders!
Ruler: I *do* want to explore the Glimmer Wood.
But, it's very dark and dense...and weird stuff seems to happen there...
OT: There may be a solution to make exploring safer. With enough Coal,
we can fashion Wisp Lanterns to light our way! Come, I will show you.
(OT>Making a Wisp Lantern is simple.
First, you must find Earth Wisps by processing Coal in the Workshop.
They shed plenty of light. Let's try that for now. Finding Earth Wisps
*craft 3 Earth Wisps * OT>Fine craftsmanship!)
Ruler: I'm running a little short on rocks to mine for Coal.
Whew! It takes a lot of energy to mine all these rocks for Coal. is there any way to make it easier?
(Original text -
OT: If you're short on rocks to mine, you can buy them from the Market.
Or, construct a sparkling Mine! It provides a regular income of Coal and other materials.
(ot> As you can see, there are many ways to gather the materials you need to acquire Earth Wisps!
Let's try out the various methods) Help with Wisps *buy rock deposit, build sparkling mine*
Revised text-
OT: Actually, yes! You could construct a Sparkling Mine!
A Sparkling Mine provides a regular income of Coal and other materials!
(OT>Once constructed, a Sparkling Mine will provide an income of mining-related materials,
for little energy cost! Help With Wisps *build a Sparkling Mine*
OT>You should be able to gather Coal quickly, now.)
OT: Ooh! Now that you have the Earth Wisps, we can put them into a Wisp Lantern! With haste! To the Workshop!
Ruler: ... He moves fast for an old guy.
(OT>To assemble a Wisp Lantern, you must join three Earth Wisps.
Let's make a couple of Wisp Lanterns now. Shedding Light *assemble a wisp lantern*
OT> Look at those wisps glow!)
OT: I must say, I'm flattered to be welcome in the fine kingdom of...
Wait a minute. I never did find out the name of this kingdom.
Ruler: Oh, its...
(OT> Yes, What is it? A Kingdom By Any Other Name
*pick a name & tell Old Thomas, he's eager to know* OT> A fine name!)
OT: Tell me, have you heard news of the missing royal heir?
Ruler: Missing royal heir? No. I didn't even know that was a thing.
OT: Really? But it's been the talk of all the land!
Surely, other rulers must have mentioned it. In your friendly chats, and such.
Ruler: Sorry. I'm uh...sort of alone out here.
OT: Oh dear. Well, we should fix that.
(OT>In order to make friends with other rulers, you must set a Storm8 ID. Then, you can use that ID, or they can add you!
Friends Beyond The Wood *ask for a friends ID or give them yours*
OT>A happy conclusion! We've gotten you out of your shell)
OT: Perhaps you could send a message to your new ruler friend.
Ruler: Saying what?
OT: "How are you?" "Is the royal heir in your land?" That sort of thing.
Ruler: What does the royal heir look like? I'll include a description.
OT: Nobody knows! It is a well-kept secret.
Ruler: What? If nobody knows, how will my friend even look for the heir?
OT: Oh. Good point.
(OT>Perhaps you could send you friend a letter anyway.
"Please be on the lookout for anyone exceptionally royal-looking" - oh, you're right. It's a long shot.
News Of The Heir *send messenger pigeon*
OT>Any news? *your friend my respond to your request - pigeon arrives on you wall*)
Note: I check the walls I built earlier, not there.
Checked my game wall and when I returned to the kingdom - the dang bird had arrived. Hahaha
OT: Are you ready to venture out into the wood?
Ruler: Wisp Lanterns will help, but I'm not sure what direction to go.
Is there some way I could get a bird's eye view of the forest?
OT: I know just the thing. You could construct a grand watchtower!
It would be wondrous! Tall enough to provide a view for miles around!
Ruler: It sounds like quite a big project.
OT: Oh, it would be. The biggest one yet! But I think you can do it.
Ruler: With your help.
(OT>This tower will be the a great undertaking. There are two tower designs to choose from.
Pick the one that best fits your style of rulership! Watchtower of Lantern Spire!
The Royal Tower *climb the tower* OT>That must be quite a view!)
OT: So, what did you see at the top of your royal tower?
Ruler: The forest stretches out quite far. To the southeast, it goes all the way to the coast.
But the *most* interesting thing I saw was a strange tree to the north. I think it's worthy of investigation!
OT: That sounds like an excellent plan. Finally, you get to explore!
(OT>By expanding further, you can uncover the secrets of this enchanted forest while also securing new space to build!
Why not investigate that tree you saw to the north? A View To The North
*something strange about that tree? OT>Hmm, what was that creaking noise?)
The Baron: Well my young friend, I think its time I returned to my own lands.
Ruler: Oh, you're leaving?
The Baron: Yes, I've taught you all I could. Now, it is up to you to use those lessons.
Ruler: I will.
The Baron: Work hard, and build the kingdom of your dreams!
Ruler: I will!
The Baron: ... and make sure you have my royal tribute ready within thirty days.
Ruler: I wi-...wait. Royal tribute? What royal tribute?
The Baron: Why, your tribute to the new king of all kingdoms, of course. Have you not heard?
The royal heir is gone! I, Baron Garland Pfeffernot, am next in line for the throne!
Ruler: YOU? But you're...
The Baron: ...handsome? A genius? The wealthiest man in all the land?
Ruler: ...Greedy! Selfish! Cowardly and lazy! Why would anyone want you to be king?
The Baron: The law requires it. I have the most Coins, the most land, the most Royal Points!
Sorry, my young friend. I told you from the start that was all that mattered.
Ruler: ... That can't be all that matters. It isn't right.
Hmm... Old Thomas is the Royal Scholar. Maybe he can help.
(OT>Oh, hello there. I was just looking through my scrolls. You wanted to see me?
The Baron's Secret Ambition *ask Old Thomas for Advice* OT>Well, let me see...)
Ruler: So we really can't do anything? He's going to be king?
OT: Perhaps. The Laws of Succession are very complex.
If you'll look at line 265, Section6, Subsection 9 on scroll J94... Oh dear, where did that scroll go?
Ruler: Wait...how many scrolls do you have stacked here on the grass?
OT: I don't know. Perhaps a thousand.
Ruler: A thousand!? You'll never find what you're looking for! Thomas, were going to build you a library.
(OT>Oh, that would be splendid. Perhaps then I could find a way
to prove that the Baron does not deserve the throne! The Scholars Library
*build library* OT>Oh, what a fine library! I'll get to work immediately!)
Ruler: You know, we're always visiting kingdoms and making new friends.
Maybe we can't find a law that will stop the Baron from taking the throne...
... but we can definitely tell everyone what a louse he is!
OT: Oh, a fine idea. How do you propose to do that?
Ruler: We'll throw a party! A "Down With The Baron" party. We'll invite everyone!
OT: But the Baron is wealthy and powerful. What if he takes revenge on the guests?
Ruler: That's the best part. Everyone will wear a mask! He won't know who is who!
(OT>Let's travel far and wide to find new friends to invite.
Don't forget to tell them to bring their own Baron mask!) A "Down With The Baron" Party
*spread the word, create masks* OT>I think we're ready for the party!)
OT: The party seems like it's a big success!
Ruler: Hmm... look at that guy over there. Doesn't his mask look a little *too* realistic?
Baron: A party? In my honor? Why, what a wonderful gesture from you commoners!
I'll be sure to remember this, once I am ruler of all the realm!
Ruler: That buffoon thinks we're *celebrating* him! He's here to hog the spotlight!
OT: Oh dear. This is quite awkward. What should we do?
Ruler: I have an idea. Just play along.
Ruler: Oh, Baron Pepperpot! I'm afraid this is an *exclusive* party. Did you bring your exclusive, executive "entry fee" of eight gems?
(baron>An entry fee? I must say, child, I'm very proud of all you've learned from me.
Party Crasher*collect the fee* baron>In any case, a paltry eight gems is nothing. Here, take it.)
Ruler: How do you like the Library, Thomas? Are you getting organized?
OT: Oh, yes! I've discovered scrolls of mine that I'd forgotten existed!
Sadly, none of them disprove the Baron's claim to the throne.
Still, there is hope. Do you know why I originally came to this forest?
I was looking for the Tablet of Tabernum. An ancient stone monolith.
The original Laws of Succession were engraved on it, many many years ago.
It may contain laws that would disqualify the Baron from being king.
Ruler: Laws like "The monarch must not be a greedy louse who only cares about Coins"?
OT: Exactly!
Ruler: How should we go about finding the Tablet? The forest is huge.
OT: According to my scrolls, we can find the Tablet by reading the stars!
Unfortunately, we have no telescope.
Ruler: Then we'll build you one!
(OT>I'm so excited to be building a telescope! We need to gather materials that reflect, focus, and amplify light.
I'm not sure exactly what we can use, but I'll know it when I see it. Of Tablets And Telescopes
OT>Jewels, silver, mermaid scales.. Yes, that should do it!)
Ruler: *at the well* Oh, of course! Mermaid Scales really glitter in the light.
Maybe Thomas can use this. I knew they'd come in hand eventually! (found some at The Old Well awhile ago)
Ruler: *at the mine* I bet if I hammered and polished this silver ore it would really reflect light!
I'll ask Old Thomas if that would be helpful of the telescope.
OT: Great work finding those materials. If I combine them, our telescope will make the stars look big as streetlamp!
To the Workshop! We should start crafting the telescope crystal right away! I call it "the Magnifying Matrix!"
Ruler: Uh...very impressive!
OT: I thought so!
(OT>Keep gathering, Jewels, Silver, and Mermaid Scales until we have enough to craft a Magnifying Matrix.
Magnifying Matrix * Old Thomas? telescope will be super-powered*
OT>Do you have news about the Magnifying Matrix?)
OT: Is it finished? Sorry I didn't greet you at the library door. I was just waking up.
Ruler: Waking up? You mean... you've been *sleeping* here? In the library?
OT: Living here, actually. It's quite quiet and peaceful. And all my scrolls are here! In the evenings I unroll a few and make a nice bed!
Ruler: Thomas, you can't just live in the library. Let's build you a house of your own!
OT: But what about the telescope?
Ruler: We'll install the telescope in the house! Everybody wins!
OT: Hooray!
Ruler: Alright, let's start building. You draw up the plans. I'll get the materials.
(OT>I'll keep track of *this* construction personally. I've drawn up a plan for my house, and a list of needed materials.
Come on, let's lay the foundation! And don't forget the telescope! A House For Old Thomas
*build Old Thomas? house* OT>We did it!)
Meet Old Thomas again when looking for the Tablet of Tabernum
C5 BUILDINGs
The Baron: Building a kingdom isn't easy, is it? You'll run low on coins in no time! Why soon, you?ll have to settle for silver rings instead of gold!
Ruler: Um... I don't actually wear any gold rings.
The Baron: No mater. The more buildings you have to collect from, the more you make! Simple!
Ruler: I'm more interested in making this kingdom a nice place to live.
The Baron: Bah! Very well!
(baron> Whether your goal is coins or comfort, you must learn basic building techniques.
You can make Wooden Beams and Stone Blocks using the Workshop
Basic Construction *craft 1 block & beam* baron>You seem to have learned well!)
OT: Let me repay you for your hospitality with a bit of Royal Scholar advice! Did you know you can Upgrade buildings to make them better?
Ruler: Wait, what? Really? That sounds super-useful!
OT: Oh, it is! It's a techniques used by all the best rulers across the land!
Ruler: If it's so great, why didn't you tell me about it earlier?
OT: I only just now remembered.
(OT> To upgrade a building, tap on it and hit the green "Gather Materials" button!
Once you find the needed resources, the building will "level up" and produce more!
Building Upgrades *upgrade farmhouse & cottage* OT>Most buildings can be upgraded. Try it and see!)
Ruler: Whew! There's so much crafting to do.
OT: How many Workshops do you have? With two Workshops, you could double your production!
(OT>At a certain level, you gain the ability to have additional Workshops. Have you taken advantage of that?
Industrial Age *have 2 workshops, tell OT* OT>Two Workshops? Excellent.)
The Baron: Well done! With Stone Blocks and Wood Beams, you can build many things!
A new structure, the Cottage, has just become available. Why not try building that?
(baron>Place the Cottage foundation, then use Wooden Beams and Stone Blocks to complete it!
Then watch the money roll in! Cottage Collections *build cottage* baron> Oh, delicious taxes. How I love them!)
*previously known as: Money Matters (goal dialog here)
(baron>Without coins, you won't be able to create the kingdom you desire. A new building called a Cottage just became available. By building a few of those, you can increase your income!)Money Matters *build a cottage, collect 6x* (baron>It's a good thing I was here to steer you right!)
Ruler: Whew! It's becoming more and more difficult to find space to put things.
OT: A Storage Cellar will help. It's a building that can hold anything! Even other buildings!
Ruler: Other buildings, huh? Care to explain how that's possible?
OT: I can't! it's one of the realm's most exciting mysteries!
(OT> A Storage Cellar will allow you to store buildings and decorations that you don want in your kingdom.
You'll never have to worry about clutter again! Mystery Storage? *build storage cellar*
OT> Storage Cellar complete. Well done!)
OT: I just traded one of my antique scroll-cases to a wandering peddler!
Ruler: Oh. That sounds- ... Wait, what? What did you get in return?
OT: A mystery box! The peddler assured me it was filled with riches. Such a nice young man.
Ruler: Oh. Umm...have you opened it yet?
OT: I'll open it now! It's empty except for a note, reading: ... You've been swindled!?
Ruler: Bah! That's it! I'm not letting that sort of thing go on around here anymore!
Let's establish a local market, with merchants we can trust.
OT: Will it also have Mystery Boxes to buy?
Ruler: Thomas, I think you're missing the point.
(OT>This is a fine idea. A local Market will provide a steady income, and help provide for the various needs of the people.
A Local Market *build & collect from market* OT> The Market is open for business!)
The Baron: Well, well! I see you've constructed a Marketplace. A proud day for any kingdom!
And do you know what Marketplaces are good for, my young friend?
Ruler: Providing the people with affordable goods that are essential to their-
The Baron: Making money! Coins, glorious coins, to fill your royal pockets!
Still, this "Market" is a bit small, don't you think? It's more of a peddler's stall. You should upgrade it! Because then-
Ruler: -more and better products will be available to the people!
The Baron: What? Wait, no-
(baron>Very well. If generosity is your foolish motivation, I won't stand in your way.
You'll still make more Coins, despite yourself.
The Grand Market baron>An upgraded Market! Now, time to jack up the prices!)
Ruler: *chopping a tree* This must be one of the pieces of Living Wood that Ivy described!
At this rate, my arms will fall off from chopping before I find enough. Maybe it's time to get modern and build a Sawmill.
(OT>A Sawmill *would* be a good idea. It provides a regular income of wood and other tree-related items.
I bet you'd find some Living Wood in no time!) The Sawmill OT>Is the Sawmill completed? Well done.)
IVY: Have you got a minute? Thomas and I wanted to talk to you.
OT: Ivy and I agree- it's time you built a Castle to show everyone what a fine ruler you are!
Ruler: I dunno. Do I really need a big, fancy castle to show that?
IVY: We think you've earned it.
OT: You've shown us that ruling is about more than Coins and Kingdom Points.
If it weren't for you, I'd still be a goat, wandering these woods.
IVY: You helped me out of a jam, too, and gave me a place to stay!
We were total strangers to you. You didn't have to help us, but you did.
OT: That makes you a worthy ruler in our books. Even if my scrolls can't prove it.
Now, enough delay! The grandest building project of them all is about to begin!
(OT>A Castle is a major construction project. You can only have one Castle, so you must choose the style carefully
Castle Story *build a Castle* Ivy> Comfy? That Castle suits you!)
OT: A Castle requires advanced building materials- Fancy Blocks and Fancy Beams.
Ruler: Hmm... are they hard to make?
OT: Well, you can make Fancy Beams by treating Wooden Beams with Tree Sap.
As for Fancy Blocks, just reinforce a Stone Block with some Iron Ore.
A Workshop will have no problem taking care of it!
(OT>Go ahead, try to craft a Fancy Block and Fancy Beam. You'll need a number of each to complete your castle.
Advanced Construction * craft 1 fancy block & 1 fancy beam* OT> Good craftsmanship! This Castle will be as sturdy as can be.)
IVY: Ooh, chickens. I used to keep chickens, you know.
Ruler: You did?
IVY: Sure! Chickens, snakes, toads, newts. I also had some bats!
Ruler: Oh..uh...bats...
IVY: Say, do you have a Hatchery? It's a place where these cluckers can feel at home!
(ivy> A Hatchery will send your Chicken production into overdrive! If you don't have one already, you're missing our!)
Hatching Plans *build & collect from hatchery* They look nice and cozy in there. Plenty of Eggs, coming up!)
Ruler: Whew! It's taking a lot of wooden beams and tree sap to build this place up!
If I put effort into more and better Sawmills, it could pay off in the long run.
(OT>A fine plan. By adding and improving Sawmills, you can gain more Wood, Sap and Living Wood!)
Wood Or Wood Not *have 2 sawmills, upgrade one to lv.3* OT>Soon, we'll have more Wood than we know what to do with!)
OT: Your Royal Points score is quite impressive. I've been counting!
Ruler: Oh, right- that's part of your job as Royal Scholar, isn't it.
OT: Oh, yes. I know all the ins and outs of Royal Points. Including... Royal Upgrades! ... You don't seem quite as excited about this as I am.
Ruler: Uh...no, no! I'm excited. I just need more information.
(OT>Royal buildings can be upgraded just like any other. When upgraded, they not only produces more Coins, but also increase in Royal Point value!
Royal Upgrades * upgrade Library & Royal Tower* OT> Look at that Royal Point score increase! A proud day, to be sure)
IVY: Every worry that one of these animals will get loose and run away?
Ruler: I just try to keep them comfortable.
IVY: Maybe you should think about a roof over their heads, then! Animals are a lot like you and me. They just want a warm place to go when it rains.
Ruler: I suppose we could build a Stable of some kind?
IVY: Now you're talking! Look, one of them just thanked you!
Ruler: I think it just said " Mooooooooo!"
IVY: That counts!
(ivy>A Stable is a great place for Cows to give Milk in peace. Cows like privacy too! Pigs and sheep will be right at home as well.
A Stable Element *build a stable* ivy>Caring about animals makes you A-OK in my book!)
OT: Have you ever wanted to collect from your Sparkling Mine more often?
Ruler: Thomas! What are you doing just standing around here? Were you... were you just *waiting* here to give me advice?
OT: Yes! I wanted to tell you about upgrading resource buildings!
(OT>Resource upgrades are a bit different. With each upgrade, the collection timer will shorten, and you'll be able to gather materials more often!)
Resource Upgrades *upgrade Sparkling Mine* OT>Fine work! Your Mine is more efficient now.)
Ruler: If we build a Magic Forge in the kingdom, we can arm our knights.
OT: Oh a fine plan. Do you know anything about weaponsmithing?
Ruler: You must have a Weaponsmithing scroll or two?
OT: ... or thirty-seven!
Ruler: Thomas! You have *thirty-seven* Weaponsmithing scrolls?
OT: Actually, that number is probably low.
(OT>The Magic Forge will allow us to craft weapons and armor, which are needed for the more dangerous adventures.
We can use it to work magic into physical objects, as well!) The Magic Forge OT>The Magic Forge is complete!)
IVY: Sheesh, these adventuring knights sure do eat a lot.
Ruler: Maybe it's time to upgrade our Stables and Hatchery.
IVY: Oh, you don't have to do that. I'll fill in the shortfalls with skunk meat!
Ruler: Umm.. I think I'd prefer to do the upgrade.
(ivy>An upgrade is a great idea too. Animals work faster when they live in comfy conditions!
Trust me- I have a lot of bird's nests on my roof!
Animal Luxuries *upgrade hatchery & stable* ivy>Whew! Our animals are living in luxury, now.)
Royal Proclamation!
The Deep Mine
Dig deeper with the Deep Mine Resource Building!
Find rare materials like Silver, Jewels and even Mithril!
Ruler: Whew, I could really use some iron.
OT: Digging deeper may yield more precious metals.
A Deep Mine could tap veins that rest out of your reach!
Ruler: Good idea. I'd better build one.
(OT>Who knows how much Iron, Silver, and Mithril lies beneath the surface?
A Miner's Inconvenience *build deep mine* OT> Dig deep and see what awaits!)
C6 BEASTS & Monsters
The Baron: UGH! What is that terrible smell?
Ruler: I think it's coming from that little animal over there.
The Baron: A Skunkupine! You must get rid of it, quickly!
Ruler: Really? I think it's sorta cute!
The Baron: Don't be fooled! Skunkupines are vicious little stinkers!
They'll nibble your crops and stink up your whole kingdom if you don't act!
Ruler: Alright. Do you have a sword I could borrow?
The Baron: Ha! Sword? What do I look like? Some sort of barbarian?
Ruler: Maybe I could make one at the Workshop.
Ruler: You picked the wrong kingdom to stink up, Mr. Skunkupine!
(baron>Quick! Fashion a sword and give that wretched Skunkupine a good clobbering!
Beat Up The Skunkupine *craft sword, beat stinky*
baron>I'll never get this smell out of my beard.)
Ruler: I guess I'd better be on the lookout for Skunkupines from now on.
The baron: Marvellous! Across the land, you shall be known as the "Stink-Slayer"!
Ruler: I don't know about that nickname.
(baron>Skunkupines stink up the area where they appear and make it impossible
to get anything done! Keep beating them up if you see them.)
Legend Of The...Stink-Slayer? *hit 5 of them with your sword*
OT>You did well, dealing with those creatures!)
Ruler: Look over there! I've never seen a beast like that before.
OT: It's a Fangbeast. They're bad tempered beasties, I'm afraid. Be careful!
Ruler: It doesn't seem afraid of my Homemade Sword.
OR: Perhaps not. Do we have anything more dangerous-looking?
Ruler: Dangerous-looking, you say? I have an idea.
(OT>You'll need a dangerous-looking weapon to keep that Fangbeast at bay)
Fangbeast Beatdown! *need a Meat Cleaver from the Kitchen*
OT>That was exciting to watch!)
Ruler: Whew! Those things are tougher than they look.
OT: Don't worry. Now, we'll be on the alert for more. You and I!
A fine duo! Noble ruler, and loyal advisor! The Fangbeast Patrol!
No, no...that name won't do... The Beast Beatdown Brigade!
Hmm...not quite. Perhaps after an evening of research I could come up with?
Ruler: Uh, Thomas, it's ok. We're good.
(OT>Beasts of the Glimmer Wood will nip at your heels and make it impossible to get anything done!
If any show up, give them a wallop they won't forget!)
Beastly Defense *beat 5 Fangbeast & 5 Skunkupines*
OT>A victory for the Beast Beatdown Brigade!)
Future dialogs regarding beasts are included in the related chains.
C7 IVY
Previously: " The forest stretches out quite far. To the southeast, it goes all the way to the coast. But the *most* interesting thing I saw was a strange tree to the north. I think it's worthy of investigation!"
*finally reached the area seen from the Royal Tower*
Ruler: I could have sworn I heard a creaky noise coming from over here...
Tree lady: Creaky? Isn't that a bit rude?
Ruler: You're... a tree! Did the Glimmer Wood curse you, too?
Tree lady: Well, it didn't throw me a birthday party, if that's what you're asking.
My name's Ivy. I got exiled from my village and would up in this mess!
Ruler: I'll try my best to help.
IVY: Really? Great! There's a potion that can fix me right up. Just go to your Potion Shop.
Ruler: ... Potion Shop?
IVY: You *do* have a Potion Shop, don't you?
Ruler: Errr...I'm going to have to build one. Be right back.
IVY: Hurry back! ... I'm one *friendly* woodpecker away from getting *really* grumpy.
(ivy>A Potion Shop is easy enough to build. Come back to me once you're finished and I can tell you what to do
A Potion For Ivy *build Potion Shop* (ivy>Are you finished yet?)
Ruler: Alright- I've completed the Potion Shop.
IVY: Finally. Any longer and my leaves would have changed color!
Ruler: So, is this potion hard to make?
IVY: Not once you have the ingredients. But they're kinda rare.
First, you need some Living Wood from the trees around here.
Living Wood is wood that has some of the Glimmer magic in it. It's pretty rare.
Next, you'll need a few Rat Tails to make the brew work right. You can get'em off those little Skunkupine stinkers.
Ruler: Gotcha. Anything else?
IVY: Just some good ol' fashioned Tree Sap, for consistency!
Ruler: Ok. I'll get to work finding the ingredients.
(ivy>The potion won't be hard to make. We just need to find the ingredients.
Remember: Living Wood, Rat Tails, and Tree Sap)
Gathering Ingredients *wood, rat tails, sap* ivy>Are you finished yet?)
*Ruler chopping a tree* This must be one of the pieces of Living Wood that Ivy described!
At this rate, my arms will fall off from chopping before I find enough.
Maybe it's time to get modern and build a Sawmill.
IVY: Alright, the hard part is over.
Just uh...stand back from the cauldron when you mix it. Like, way back.
Ruler: Wait, why?
IVY: It's possible it could...explode a little. Just a teensy bit. Little, teensy, tiny bit.
Ruler: Great.
IVY: I'm like, 90% sure it'll be fine. ... Maaaaaybe 85%.
Ruler: Well, you can't stay like this. We're going to have to risk it.
IVY: I was just going to say the same thing!
(ivy>The potion won't be hard to make. We just need to find the ingredients.
Remember: Living Wood, Rat Tails, and Tree Sap)
Wood To Flesh (ivy>It's mixed! Come pour it on me, quick!)
IVY: Back to my old self again! Oh, what a feeling!
The smells, the sounds, the feeling of the breeze against my skin!
You really came through for me. What can I do to repay you?
Ruler: You don't have to do anything. It's a ruler's duty to help someone in need!
IVY: Ruler?! You mean- you're the big cheese around here?
Ruler: Yep.
IVY: And to think, you'd still help a complete stranger?
Ruler: What will you do now that you're back to normal?
IVY: Well, I got kicked out of my village. Got no place particular to go...
maybe I'll hand around here a while! If that's ok with you.
Ruler: Ivy, that'd be just fine.
Ivy: Thank goodness for that potion. I might have been stuck as a tree forever!
Ruler: You seem to know a lot about potions!
IVY: Sure, I'm a whiz with potions! I used to run a Potion Shop in my old village.
They're useful for much more than turning trees back into people.
Ruler: Do you think you could show me how to mix them?
IVY: Sure! Let's try mixing some Simple Glue. It helps to make buildings sturdy!
You can also glue yourself to the floor, if you're not careful? Not that I've ever done that!
(ivy>Simple Glue is just a matter of combining the right proportions of water and sticky tree sap.
Here, you try it. All About Potions ivy>Hey, you learn fast!)
IVY: This forest is perfect for potion-making. There are all sorts of exotic plants!
Ruler: It sure seems like it. I've already found a lot of interesting things.
IVY: If you have extra, you could trade what you've found to other kingdoms.
Ruler: Would other kingdoms want this stuff?
IVY: You betcha! In fact, I used to do this sort of thing for a living.
Flower petals to make a fragrance that sends hearts fluttering?
Mushrooms for a balm that'll dull those aches and pains?
Magical wood to ward the bad luck away!
Trust me, they'll go nuts for it! Here, I'll write you a list.
(ivy> Add to the caravan by tapping the "Load" button on each entry.
Glimmerdust is the hardest to find. It settles in damp low places. Check old logs, tree stumps, and mushroom circles.
The Nature Caravan *orange petals, white petals, mushrooms, living wood, glimmer dust*ivy>Caravan away!)
Ruler: Ivy, why did you get exiled from your village, anyway? Seems like you're great to have around!
IVY: Some jerk spread a rumor that I was a witch.
Just because I had a cauldron and was always brewing things! The townsfolk chased me out into this wood.
Ruler: That's terrible. Who would spread such a cruel rumor?
Ivy: Come on, let's not dredge up the past. We have more potions to brew!
We'll try a Dye this time. Using Dyes, you can make decorations in any color you like!
(ivy>Dyes are mixed by combining flower petals with water. Pick a color that you like and give it a try yourself!
A Good Day to Dye ivy>Great work. Now, we just need to put that dye to use!)
Ruler: Any suggestions on what to do with the dye?
IVY: Sure. How about showing some pride in your kingdom? Using the dye we mixed, we can color some hides and make a banner!
Ruler: I guess we'll need a banner pole to hand it from, then... Let's head over to the Workshop!
(ivy>To make a banner for your kingdom, you'll need three things.
Some Dye from the Potion Shop, some Hides to apply the Dye to, and a Banner Pole
A Banner Occasion *pick one color* ivy>That's one spiffy-looking banner. My dyes *never* disappoint!)
IVY: You know, I think it's time I stopped wandering and put some roots down.
I haven't had a place to truly call home since I got chased out of my village.
Ruler: Are you thinking about building a house and staying a while?
IVY: Building, no. *Growing* is more like it.
Ruler: You're going to *grow* a house?
IVY: Well, I'll need a few boards and beams for a foundation. But I'm gonna let nature take it from there!
Ruler: That sounds...interesting. How can I help?
IVY: Find me seeds. Lots of seeds. Seeds from all the kingdoms of the land!
(ivy>I like to keep a lot of different plants at home.
There are plenty here in the Glimmer Wood, but some only exist in other kingdoms.
Just have your fellow rulers to send seeds along!
Growing Home *ask 30 friends* ivy>Look at all these seeds! You really came through for me!)
Ruler: Hey Ivy. Have we gathered enough seeds to start on your house?
IVY: Yep! But the low-laying grass on the roof might dry out without enough shade.
Ruler: Wait, grass on the roof? What?
IVY: Just trust me. I know what I'm doing.
Ruler: You know, you never did finish telling the story of how you came to be here.
IVY: What's to tell? A visiting noble asked me to brew a divination potion.
He wanted me to predict if he would be the next ruler of all the land.
The potion gave me a vision, but it wasn't him. He didn't like that answer.
So he told everyone I was an evil practitioner of the dark arts.
Ruler: What did this "visiting noble" look like?
IVY: I dunno. Loud, arrogant. Bearded. Had a dumb hat with a feather in it.
Ruler: ... (Sounds like a certain someone I know...)
IVY: Hey, are you going to stand there pondering, or help me with this planting?
Ruler: Oh, sorry. How can I help?
(ivy>Growing a house is more difficult than you might think.
We have to make sure the whole deal is getting enough sun and water, and that the root system is strong.)
Green Thumb ivy>I think we've prepared well enough to place the foundation!)
IVY: Alright, we're ready to start growing! It's going to be a house, a garden, and an animal sanctuary all in one!
Ruler: I'm still looking forward to seeing the grass roof.
IVY: You will! All in good time. Let's get building!
(ivy>This is going to be the best house ever.
A garden on the roof, places for birds to nest, flowers everywhere, a mushroom farm on the windowsill...all the comforts of home!
A House For Ivy *build Ivy's Hut- she's excited to move in*
Woohoo! Home sweet home!
C7 IVY & THE MAGIC GARDEN
[Ruler walking with Ivy]
Ruler: Getting settled in?
IVY: You bet! It's like my old house in the village, but better!
I got lost in these woods and ended up living here. Life sure is funny!
Ruler: Of all the places you could have run, why did you decide on the Glimmer Wood?
IVY: Well, I was awfully scared, what with all the torches and pitchforks and stuff.
When I was young, my mother told me stories of a magic garden in the Glimmer Wood.
A place where reality twists and paths get all crossed up! I guess I thought if I found it, they could never follow me.
Ruler: Do you think it really exists?
IVY: I know it does. I even caught a glimpse of it...before I became a tree, that is.
Ruler: You did? Where is it?
(ivy>I'm not exactly sure. I thought I saw it to the west.
I tried to find a way in, no matter which route I too, I ended up right back where I started
Find The Magic Garden *search-there must be some way in* ivy>That's it! That's the Magic Garden! )
IVY: This must be it. I've got goose-bumps.
Ruler: You're right, I can sense it. There's something special about this place.
Should we explore and see what's inside?
IVY: Hold on.. Doesn't it seem like there's no entrance?
Ruler: Strange. I could have sworn I saw an entrance a second ago.
IVY: It must be the illusion of the garden. My mother told me about this.
In order to find the true entrance, we'll need to shield our senses from mischief.
Ruler: Any suggestions on how to do that?
IVY: The drinker of a Potion of Clarity always sees true!
If I could mix up two of those, we'd have nothing to fear.
Ruler: A lot of your solutions seem to involve potions.
IVY: That's because a good potion can solve anything!
(ivy>We need some samples of plant scents and oils. We can gather some ourselves,
but we'll need friends to help with the rest. Designing The Potion
*ask-40 samples, give-20 living wood* ivy>Success! I've got the perfect recipe!
[I]Bubble, bubble, cauldron bubble!
Tooth of skunk, to ward off trouble!
Essence of wizard's toil!
In the cauldron churn and boil!
And now to test this mixture's mettle,
I add some Rocket Larkspur petals!
Ruler: Umm...Ivy? Isn't the cauldron bubbling a little violently?
IVY: Nothing to worry about! Trust me!
Now, I'll just continue the brewing incantation-
. KABOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
Ruler: Ivy! I thought you said it was nothing to worry about?
IVY: *cough* *cough* Just a small hiccup with the incantation!
Ruler: I think this batch is ruined.
IVY: It's ok. We'll start again. We just need some more ingredients.
(ivy>*cough* You can do the mixing this time. *cough* I'll take a breather.
My recipe is at the Potion Shop. Potion of Clarity
*brew & drink 2 potions of clarity*
ivy>Ok! Let's head to the Garden - after I wash my face.)
Ruler: There it is! The entrance!
IVY: Come on- the potions will protect us.
Ruler: Hold on a second. Ivy, are you *sure* this potion is supposed to protect my mind?
IVY: Positive! And it's working just fine for me. I see the garden, clear as day.
Ruler: That's so strange. My head feels *more* funny than it did.
IVY: But that shouldn't be possible.
Ruler: Its like...a dream. Or a vision. I'm seeing all sorts of images.
IVY: What images?
Ruler: It's all jumbles. It's a rainy night. I'm in a wagon, or something.
There's a traveller on the road. And a flashing purple light, really bright.
Wait...now I'm somewhere else. I see an enclosure made of glass and gold.
None of this makes any sense.
IVY: Maybe my potion recipe wasn't as flawless as I thought.
Ruler: I'm alright- it's fading. I think I'm ok to keep exploring.
IVY: Alright. I'll lead the way. Stay close, in case you start feeling funny again.
Ruler: ... (Why didn't Ivy's potion work for me? She seems fine...)
C7 IVY & THE PURPLE COW
[at the Magic Garden]
IVY: ...
Ruler: What's wrong Ivy? You look glum.
IVY: I came out here to find some Magic Fruit.
Ruler: But you've always loved exploring the Garden!
IVY: That's not why I'm upset. It's that cow...
... ...
Stalker Cow: ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
IVY: See? It's been eyeballing me since I got here. Plotting and planning.
Ruler: Ivy, it's just a cow.
IVY: Nuh-uh! I have a sixth sense about these things. It's up to no good.
Ruler: Ooooooooooooooo-kay... let's just change the subject.
Why do you need Magic Fruit?
IVY: I think it might be the key to unlocking the secret of the Glimmer Wood.
The plants in this garden are filled with magic. I'm talking *soaked* in it.
We humans just don't know how to draw it out!
Ruler: So who does?
IVY: Faeries!
(ivy>You may not have noticed the faeries, but I have.
Always darting around and hiding at the edge of my vision!
We just have to grab one up and watch how it gather magic from the fruit!)
Faerie Magic *capture a Faerie & 20 magic fruit that only grows in the Magic Garden*
ivy>Alright! Let/s head over to the Potion Shop!)
Ruler: So what are you going to do, exactly? Make a Magic Fruit salad?
IVY: I'm going to release the faerie near the Magic Fruit, and see what it does.
If I can watch it absorb the magic, I might learn how to brew an extract of pure-
Wait a minute! ...
Stalker Cow: ...
IVY: The cow is following us!
Ruler: Oh come on, Ivy. She's just friendly, that's all.
IVY: I don't trust that cow as far as I can throw it.
Ruler: She's probably just hungry, or something.
IVY: Well, I refuse to work under the watch of cow spies!
Ruler: Are you... ...are you being serious right now?
(ivy>I'm super-serious. A magical extract is a very delicate potion!
If that cow interferes, it'll be ruined! Let's distract her with some Cabbages or something.
Paranoia *30 cabbages for the stalker cow* ivy>You win this round, cow.)
IVY: Ok, I think the coast is clear.
Faerie, check. Magic Fruit, check. We just need some purple dye.
Ruler: Purple dye? Why?
IVY: To color the magic extract. Otherwise we might not be able to see it.
Also, purple is the traditional color of magic things!
Ruler: Well, it seems like you've thought of everything!
Care to guess about the chances of an explosion?
IVY: Unlikely!
Ruler: ... "Zero chance" would have been more reassuring...
. ...
Stalker Cow: ...
IVY: Alright! I've mixed everything together. Uncork that faerie jar!
Ruler: Faerie away!
IVY: This is it! We're finally going to discover the secret of the Glimmer Wood's magic!
Nothing can possibly go wrong!
Stalker Cow: MOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
IVY: No! You stupid cow, get out of here!
Cow: MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
IVY: She's tipping over the cauldron!
. KABOOOOOOOOOOM! ... ...
IVY: *cough* *cough*
(ivy>Ok, this is it. All the secrets of the Glimmer Wood will be revealed!)
Ivys Experiment *brew Ivy's Magic Extract Experiment*
ivy> *cough* *cough* ... What happened?)
*Stalker Cow now a Purple Cow!*
C8 The Tablet of Tabernum
[at Old Thomas' House]
Ruler: How's the telescope, Thomas?
OT: It's wonderful, thank you. I'm currently examining the stars. It will take time to determine the Tablet's location.
Can you check back again in a while? Hopefully I'll have good news for you!
[check back with Old Thomas]
OT: The telescope worked! I see it! There it is!
Ruler: What do you see, Thomas?
OT: The Tablet of Tabernum! It's in the forest, standing to the Northeast! I figured out coordinates by reading the stars.
Then, I focused on that spot. Sure enough, there's a stone monolith there. I can just see it on the horizon.
(OT>We should form an expedition immediately. By examining the Tablet, I'm sure we can find proof to defeat the greedy Baron's claim to the throne!
The Tablet Found *View*- through Thomas' telescope OT>There, in that clearing! The Tablet!
[at the Tablet]
OT: At last! The Ancient Tablet of Tabernum! As Royal Scholar, I never thought I would see it with my own eyes!
Ruler: This is exciting!
OT: Oh, yes! The answer to our problems stands before us! The secrets of the Tablet will lead us into a new age of enlightenment!
Ruler: Yay!
OT: Discovery, here we come!
Ruler: Woohoo! I can't stand the suspense. Go ahead and read it!
OT: Right-o! ... ...
Ruler: ... ... ... What's the hold up?
OT: Umm... well, you see...
Ruler: ... Don't tell me you can't read it.
OT: It seems to be written in a long-lost ancient language.
Ruler: Are you kidding me?
OT: I'm afraid not. We will need to study and translate the language.
Ruler: I'll give you this, Thomas. Life is never boring with you around.
OT: Thanks!
(OT>With some magical help, I'm sure I can decipher the ancient runes on the tablet.
A Translator's Tome is the key* the magic in it will do much of the work Still, constructing one will not be easy.
A Translator's Tome *working on crafting the Tome first*
OT>Alright, let's begin the translation!)
Ruler: You say this Translator's Tome will be difficult to make?
OT: I'm afraid so. We will need Magic Ink and fresh pages to write upon. Not to mention a new cover and bindings.
It may be possible to make Magic Ink using the Potion Shop!
As for the pages, we can make parchment by pressing and drying wood fibres. I've always wanted to try that!
Ruler: Oh. Well, uh... I guess we had better get started.
OT: Tally-ho!
Ruler: ... I wonder if he made this up just as an excuse to use the Workshop?
(OT>Make Fine Parchment at the Workshop, and Magic Ink at the Potion Shop. It may take some work, but don't worry.
We'll have the Tome complete before you know it! Magic Ink & Pages OT>Parchment, inks... very good.)
OT: Now that we have the ink and parchment, I must compile the tome.
I'll write ten incantations in all - one fore each of the ancient Tabernum ciphers. After that, we can assemble the finished book.
Ruler: What is "Tabernum", anyway?
OT: The Tabernum were advisors. Many centuries ago, the land was torn by war.
They decreed that all kingdoms would unite under one wise ruler... and the position would be hereditary, so long as the heir was shown the right way.
Ruler: Hmm... But now the royal heir is missing.
OT: Exactly. Nobody knows what to do, and the Baron is taking advantage. But if we knew the original intentions of the Tabernum...
Ruler: Right. We'd better hurry up and get that Tablet translated.
(OT>Agreed. I'll do inscribe the incantations at the Workshop. Each page should take about four hours, give or take.
Lost in Translation OT>Ten ciphers complete! We're nearly done.)
OT: All that remains is to put the Translator's Tome together. Once that's finished, join me next to the Tablet. We'll let the spells do their work.
(OT>Combine the ten Magic Pages with a Leather Cover and Iron Bindings to create the Translator's Tome.
Making the Tome OT>The Tome is complete. Let's go to the Tablet.)
[Unlock the secrets of the Tablet! ]
OT: The tome is working! I can understand the runes!
Ruler: What do they say?
OT: Look at the inscription here:
ON THE BROW OF A SOVERIGN
UNTOUCHED BY WHAT AMBITION BRINGS
IS PERCHED BENEVOLENCE
THE ONE TRUE CROWN
AND ONE TRUE MEASURE OF QUEEN AND KING
Ruler: Does that mean what I think it means?
OT: It must. The true duty of a ruler is to the people!
It seems you knew that from the start, my young friend.
Ruler: I think a lot more people know it than the Baron realizes.
Now, we just have to give them a voice.
=====*****=====
Ruler: Thomas, look at this. A shard of crystal has fallen from the Tablet!
There are more runes on it. I wonder what they mean?
OT: Interesting! It seems the Tabernum still have more to teach us!
(It may have other secret effects.)
Knowledge Shard - Shards of wisdom drop from The Tablet of Tabernum
SHARD #1 Tabernum Research Aquifers (Proof of mastery of the Tabernum Research of the Aquifers, increasing the yield of water, fish, and mermaid scales from ponds and wells.
SHARD #2 Tabernum Research Anatomy (Proof of mastery of the Tabernum Research of Anatomy, improving the quality of drops from monsters and beasts found in the Glimmerwoods.)
SHARD #3 Tabernum Research Agriculture (Proof of mastery of the Tabernum Research of Agriculture, reducing the energy required to harvest crops by 33%.)
SHARD #4 Tabernum Research Alchemy (Proof of mastery of the Tabernum Research of Alchemy, adding new transmutation recipes to the Magic Forge)
C9 ADVENTURES
IVY: Have you got a minute? Thomas and I wanted to talk to you.
OT: Ivy and I agree-
it's time you built a Castle to show everyone what a fine ruler you are!
Ruler: I dunno. Do I really need a big, fancy castle to show that?
IVY: We think you've earned it.
OT: You've shown us that ruling is about more than Coins and Kingdom Points.
If it weren't for you, I'd still be a goat, wandering these woods.
IVY: You helped me out of a jam, too, and gave me a place to stay!
We were total strangers to you. You didn't have to help us, but you did.
OT: That makes you a worthy ruler in our books. Even if my scrolls can't prove it.
Now, enough delay! The grandest building project of them all is about to begin!
(OT>A Castle is a major construction project.
You can only have one Castle, so you must choose the style carefully.
Castle Story *build a Castle* Ivy> Comfy? That Castle suits you!)
Ruler: Umm...Thomas?
OT: Yes?
Ruler: Why did a bunch of burly, armor-wearing guys just show up at my door?
OT: Oh! Those are your Royal Knights. They come with the castle.
I'm sorry, I just assumed you knew. Knights are one of the perks of being a ruler!
Ruler: Well...uh...what do I do with them?
OT: You can send them on Adventures!
Knights that go on Adventures can bring back rare materials and items.
Ruler: They just do this for free?
OT: Not quite. You must provide Coins and food supplies.
But as long as they are well fed and well paid, Knights will bravely do whatever you ask!
Ruler: Hmm. I heard a rumor of a treasure vault while I was visiting another kingdom.
Maybe they can go check that out for me.
(OT>In order to send your loyal knights to the ancient vault, you must provide the supplies they need
. The exact supplies needed vary depending on the Adventure.
Adventure Time! OT>The Knights are on their way! Lets hope they bring back riches!)
OT: Oh dear- I've just heard a rather worrisome bit of news!
Ruler: What's wrong, Thomas?
OT: There are bandits roaming the area! Very unpleasant fellows.
They attack innocents and steal everything that isn't nailed down!
Ruler: I won't stand for bandits operating near my kingdom.
Time for our Royal Knights to kick some brigand butt!
OT: I was hoping you'd say that, but our Knights are rather poorly armed?
Ruler: Don't worry. I think I know how to solve that problem.
(OT> Mountain bandits are operating near the kingdom.
If we want to defeat them and retake their stolen goods, we'll need to arm our knights.
Bandit Trouble *send knights to Hunt Mountain Bandits & build a Magic Forge to arm them*
OT>Our Knights are off to battle the bandits!)
Ruler: If we build a Magic Forge in the kingdom, we can arm our knights.
OT: Oh a fine plan. Do you know anything about weaponsmithing?
Ruler: You must have a Weaponsmithing scroll or two...
OT: ... or thirty-seven!
Ruler: Thomas! You have *thirty-seven* Weaponsmithing scrolls?
OT: Actually, that number is probably low.
(OT>The Magic Forge will allow us to craft weapons and armor,
which are needed for the more dangerous adventures.
We can use it to work magic into physical objects, as well!
The Magic Forge
OT>The Magic Forge is complete!)
Note: Future Adventures will be included in the related goal chain.
C10 KITCHEN
Ivy: Hey, I hear you're sending some knights to the ancient vault.
Without food, they'll starve to death along the way. But I can help!
It seems to me that cooking isn't much different from potion-making:
You just throw a bunch of stuff together, and it sometimes explodes!
Come on, we'll stir up some bubbling stew using my cauldron!
Ruler: Umm... weren't you stirring some Rat Tails in there a while ago?
Maaaaaybe we should have a Kitchen, separate from the Potion Shop.
IVY: Oh, alright. But I'll have you know, some people consider Rat Tail Stew a delicacy.
(ivy>I guess I can go along with this Kitchen idea. Let's try a basic recipe first.
Flour is made from wheat, and is used in a lot of things.
The Kitchen *build a kitchen, mix a batch of flour*
ivy>See... Easy! We totally could have done that in my cauldron.)
(note: The Kitchen replaced - Ivy The Cook?)
Alright, We're flawless so far!
Ruler: To be fair, I think it's pretty hard to screw up flour?
IVY: Trust me, it's possible to screw up anything!
Ruler: Let's try making some actual food. That's the fun part, right?
IVY: Right! One Rat Tail Stew, coming up!
Ruler: Ivy...
IVY: Alright, alright.
(ivy>Let's put the Flour to use and make some Bread.
And how about some Grits, too? All that takes is Corn and Water!
Follow The Recipe *make bread & grits*
ivy>I'm going to be honest- I ate some. I hope the knights don't mind.)
IVY: Yeah, yeah.
(ivy>Apple pie is the best. Eating this is going to be even more fun than baking it.)
(Skunkless) Apple Pies *bake 2 pies* ivy>Smells amazing!)
IVY: Hey there! Ready for another cooking lesson from your pal Ivy?
Ruler: Umm... well...
IVY: Great! Our knights can't fight on an empty stomach.
If they're gonna bash those bandits, they need lots of carbs!
?no idea
IVY: No idea! Let's find out together!
I think Breaded Fish, Hearty Stew, and Skunk-kabobs would make a great feast!
Ruler: Umm... I don't know about that last one.
(ivy>Alright, we'll work on the first two.We can add Roast Chicken and Carrots to Water for the stew.
Then we'll roll some Fish in Bread crumbs!
Hearty Meals ivy>So, about those Skunk-kabobs?)
IVY: Great job with the cooking so far! What's the verdict on the Skunk-kabobs?
Ruler: I think our knights would prefer something less... stinky.
IVY: But the musk is part of the flavor!
Ruler: Look, how about some noodles instead? We'll make pasta.
IVY: Alright. What's a "noodle"?
Ruler: I'll walk you through it.
(ivy>Alright, fearless leader. Let's see the cooking magic!
First Noodles, then on to the final product: Pasta!
A Non-Skunk Option *make noodles & pasta*
ivy>Hey, this stuff isn't half bad!)
IVY: Alright, all that's left is to combine our dishes into a Hearty Feast!
Ruler: I had a lot of fun cooking with you.
IVY: Same here! And look, I included some surprise treats for the knights!
Ruler: Don't tell me.
IVY: SKUNK-KABOBS!
Ruler: ... (I hope our knights make it to the morning.)
(ivy>Ok, let's prepare the feast and bring it to the knights.)
The Hearty Feast *perfect for a fighting knight*
ivy>The feast is ready! Bandits, your days are numbered!)
Ruler: These oranges are nice and ripe.
Ivy, do you know any recipes that use oranges?
IVY: Orange juice? Let's squeeze the heck out of 'em!
Ruler: Hmm. Maybe something a little more... advanced?
IVY: But probably less fun.
(ivy>How about an Orange Cobbler? Maybe with a thin crust, dusted with sugar.
I'm making myself hungry just describing it.
Ambitious Oranges *bake 2 orange cobbler*
ivy>Do me a favor and stop me before I eat too much.)
Ruler: Nothing like the scent of fresh lemons. Maybe we could make lemonade?
OT: Oh, some cool lemonade would be splendid! This robe gets hot on a warm day.
Ruler: Thomas! Don't you have a lighter robe?
OT: No! But on days like this, I try to keep cool by wearing nothing underneath this one!
Ruler: That was more information than I needed.
(OT>Oh! My mistake. But there will still be lemonade, yes?
Ice Cold Lemonade *make 2 pitchers of lemonade- 1 for OT to cool him off! *
OT>Refreshing! I'm feeling cooler already)
FEED THE BARON - not a goal
The baron: I must say, you seem to be quite good at finding my favorite foods.
Delicious spiced truffles! Choice, succulent cuts of meat! Oh, it's like heaven!
Ruler: Is there a point to this?
The baron: Now, now. Can't we be friends and speak to each other nicely?
Ruler: Are you willing to change your ways and be forgiving, generous, and honest?
The baron: Well... no...
Ruler: Then no.
The baron: As you wish, my young pro tege. We needn't interact at all.
When you have Truffles and Prime Cuts to trade, prepare them at the Kitchen.
I've provided you with a new recipe!
FEED THE BARON- not a goal
IVY: Oh, Hot Peppers! I've always been fascinated with these.
Do you think you could harvest some for me to experiment with at the Potion Shop?
Twenty or thirty should do. Maybe thirty, just in case some are lost in an...accident.
Ruler: Hmm. Care to share what you're planning?
IVY: It's a surprise!
Ruler: ... I sure hope it's a *good* surprise...
(ivy>Just harvest up a whole bunch of Hot Peppers and hand'em over.
I've got some secret plans. I'll tell you if they pan out.
Hot Peppers For Ivy *give 30 peppers* ivy>Alright. Now, my Hot Pepper research begins!)
IVY: I've found it! The final piece of the puzzle!
My Hot Sauce didn't have quite enough "oomph" ...but I know what it's lacking.
Ruler: Please tell me it's something edible.
IVY: Yep! Rat Tails!
Ruler: I think we have different standards of "edible".
(ivy>Round me up some Rat Tails and I'll give you the finished recipe!
Ivy's Hot Sauce *give 30 rat tails*
Ivy>The recipe, as promised. The tail gives it extra kick!)
IVY: Orange Cobbler is good and all, but I really wanted to do some squeezing!
Why don't we make breakfast for everyone?
Ruler: Sure! I bet our knights will perform better if they eat properly in the mornings.
IVY: Great! We'll make a mountain of bacon and eggs for them to eat through!
Soon, we'll be known for having the chubbiest knights in the land!
(ivy>We can't skimp on breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day! We'll serve it buffet style at the Castle.
Balanced Breakfast * cook breakfast buffet* -bacon, eggs, and orange juice! ivy>Oof! I had too much bacon?)
Ivy: We've gotten pretty good at this, wouldn't you say? Soon, this kingdom might even get a reputation for having great food!
Ruler: I find it to be a nice break from being in charge. And it's fun to have a cooking partner.
You know, there are always people in other kingdoms who are short of food.
IVY: Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Ruler: COOKING CARAVAN!
(ivy> Add to the caravan by tapping the "Load" button on each entry. I hope you're ready for some serious cooking!
Cooking Caravan *pies, cobbler, lemonade, buffets, breaded fish* caravan
C11 MARKET REQUEST
OT: It seems people love the Market! It's very busy.
Ruler: Almost *too* busy. The merchants are nearly out of Eggs!
I think if we contribute some of our own supplies, we can prevent shortages.
OT: Oh, a fine idea. I'll ask the merchants what's needed! I'm quite good at organizing.
Ruler: Are you sure you're good at organizing? Your scrolls are uh... all over the place.
OT: I haven't lost a scroll yet! ... That I know of.
Ruler: In any case, let's do something about the Egg shortage.
(Merchants in your kingdom want Eggs. Fill the request by hitting the "Give" button below, but don't take too long!
Demand can change. Market Request: Eggs! *Don't delay! 48hours! The clock is ticking*
Ruler: Hmm, there's a commotion in the Market.
Demand for Milk is extra high right now. (48hr tick tock)
Ruler: It seems there's a shortage of Mushrooms at the Market?
Don't delay! The clock is ticking! (48hr tick tock)
Ruler: Now the merchants are saying they don't have enough Coal...
48hrs. Don't delay! (48hr tick tock)
Ruler: Hmm...from the sounds of things, the Market doesn't have
enough Sugar Cane to sell. (48hr tick tock)
Ruler: Looks like there's a shortage of Iron Ore at the Market. (48hr tick tock)
Ruler: Hmm, there's hardly any Roast Chicken at the Market (48hr tick tock)
Ruler: Looks like flower sellers at the Market are low on White Petals (48hr tick tock)
Ruler: The Market is low on Hides. I think I have some extra... (48hr tick tock)
Ruler: The Market smells better than usual. It must be low on Fish. (48hr tick tock)
C11 ROYAL EXCHANGE
OT: Now that this kingdom is growing, trade has increased by leaps and bounds.
Ruler: Oh, really? What have we traded today?
OT: I have no idea!
Ruler: Uh...that doesn't seem very organized. I think it would be best to conduct all of our trade at one place.
OT: A fine idea. Many kingdoms establish what is called a "Royal Exchange".
(OT>The Royal Exchange is a place where we can send goods out and receive goods in return.
It's a great way to turn our extra production into useful items.
The Royal Exchange *build royal exchange* become an economic powerhouse!
OT>Let the trading begin!)
OT: The Royal Exchange is open for business! Quite a splendid building.
I took the liberty of establishing several different trade routes. We can trade many different items,
such as produce, meat, and furs. New routes may become available as we level up or fulfill other requirement.
OT>I think you should do the honors of initiating our first trade. Pick a trade route and we'll send our couriers!
Trade Routes *complete a trade* OT>Trade complete! And we have the Trade Ticket to prove it!)
OT: You've received your first Trade Ticket!
OT: Trade tickets are official documents that confirm your status as a trader.
Each time you complete a trade, you will receive one ticket. Tickets can be traded in for special items!
Ruler: What sorts of items can I exchange them for?
(OT>Trade tickets can be exchanged for construction materials,
special expansion permits, and even unique buildings!
You can examine the list at the Royal Exchange! Trade Tickets * spend trade tickets*
The baron: Hello my young friend! If I seem chipper today, I have good reason!
Ruler: Are you here to gloat about something?
The baron: Nonsense. Ruffians gloat. Kings merely "decree". And my news is ...
I will soon reconstruct the home of the realm's royal family, and move in!
Ruler: What makes you think you can do that? You're not the king!
The baron: The king as passed away and the royal heir is missing! I'll do as I please!
Ruler: That building isn't yours to live in. And I'll prove it.
The baron: You'll *prove* that I don't own the Royal Chateau? Ha! I'd like to see you try
(> The deed to the Royal Chateau must be somewhere.
If you can find it, the Baron won't be allowed to move in.
Royal Proof *show deed* (>
IVY: I get the same question, again and again...
"Ivy, will any delicious desserts be available at the Royal Exchange?"
"We'd gladly pay you Gems for then!" But alas, no trade route exists to satisfy a sweet-tooth!
Woe to the people of the realm, denied refreshments! The world truly is cruel!
Ruler: Ivy, are you trying to subtly hint that we should offer desserts for trade?
IVY: Perceptive as always!
(Ivy>We've been cooking up so many delicious treats, it's be criminal not to offer them to the world!
Ship Out The Goodies *establish a Delicious Trade Route*
Ivy> The new trade route is open! And boy is it ever scrumptious!)
IVY: Hey! I was wondering, could I use the Royal Exchange?
Ruler: Sure, you're welcome to use it. What for?
IVY: I want to send some things to my sister. She's rather isolated.
Ruler: You never told me you had a sister!
IVY: Well, I do! You'd like her. She's got lots of personality! She lives very deep in a forest, though. She got chased out of her village, too!
Ruler: She did? Why?
IVY: They thought she was a witch, just because she turned two people into frogs.
Ruler: Oh. Umm... Just out of curiosity... How does she typically dress?
IVY: Usually in a black cloak and pointy black hat.
Ruler: How does she spend her day?
IVY: A lot of cauldron-stirring. Sometimes she talks to her pet bats.
Ruler: And her name wouldn't happen to be, you know... sinister-sounding?
IVY: It's Belladonna. Belladonna Griselda Ravenwood.
Ruler: Riiiiiiiiight. Are you sure that she's not actually...you know...
IVY: Totally! Don't worry. I just want to send her some things I know she needs!
(ivy>We'll send her stuff for her cauldron, and she'll give us shiny baubles in return!
She keeps those to attract local children so she can "fatten them up"!)
Ivy's Sister *establish Trade with Belladona*
ivy>Alright, the trade route is opened! Thanks. This will really help my sister out!)
The Baron: Seems you're trading up a storm with your new Royal Exchange!
Ruler: I should have known you'd show up.
The Baron: Don't be so suspicious! I'm here to establish cordial trade relations!
When I gave you your start here, I didn't expect you to become so?
Ruler: Profitable?
The Baron: Exactly! I'm here to establish a trade route specializing in one thing. Gold!
Remember? You traded me some for that pig, Sir Whats-his-name.
Ruler: Sir Pigglesworth.
The Baron: I trust he was juicy and tender?
Ruler: We didn't eat him!
The Baron: Well, whatever. Your strange bumpkin customs are your own.
My point is, our exchanges have always been fair and forthright.
Ruler: I'm not sure I want to deal with you.
(baron>Oh, you wound me! Very well, then-
we'll appoint a series of Trade Officials to administer the trade route.
Choose them from among your friends.
A Golden Trade* ask - 40 trade officials*
baron>The trade route is opened! Let the gold roll in!)
C12 THURSTON THE KNIGHT Part 1
Thurston was introduced with the November 20, 2012 update
- A new character to rescue in the woods!
Thurston the Knight has a tale to tell and a sacred quest to complete,
but you'll have to help him out of his predicament first.
- Players of Level 15 or higher who fulfill certain conditions may encounter a new monster, the Glimmer Troll. And there are rumors of a Troll King
The Baron: The noises from this Glimmer Wood are... disconcerting.
Ruler: Everything sounds normal to me. Mooing, clucking, general bird noises, it's all there.
The Baron: There's sneezing. Find it! I don't want to take ill!
(baron>I become unpleasant when I'm ill.
1.A Mysterious Sneeze
*expand to boxer boy* (baron>There! The sneezing! )
Boy:C-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-cold!
Ruler: Oh! I knew I heard some sneezing from this direction!
BB: My c-c-c-c-lothes were s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-
Ruler: Stolen?
BB: Y-yes! My n-name is TH-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th... ....
...Th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-
Ruler: Um...maybe we'll have time for your name later.
For now, let's get you warmed up!
(BB>Th-th-th-th-th-thanks!
2.Just Warming Up *buy, sew, feed*
(BB>A thousand thanks to thee, kind stranger!)
BB: Thank you for your aid, o stranger! I am Thurston, a knight!
Ruler: Nice to meet you, Thurston. How did you come to be lost in the Glimmer Wood?
And uh... How did you come to be wearing only your boxer shorts?
Thurston: I came to this wood on a quest *most* sacred: to defeat the foul Troll King!
Alas, I became lost, and my splendid armor was stolen by Glimmer Trolls!
Oh, woe is me! A knight without armor is no knight at all! Oh, the shame!
Ruler: Don't despair just yet. Maybe I can help you find your armor!
Thurston: Oh, could you? N-nothing is more important! It says so in the Knights C-code!
But tell me, stranger, have you f-faced Glimmer Trolls before?
Ruler: Hmm...actually, I've never even seen one.
Thurston: Then heed my warning! Normal weapons have no effect. You will need a Magic Forge.
(thurston>W-without a Magic Forge to lend your blade an edge,
you'll be helpless against the Glimmer Trolls! Construct one, then return to me.
3. Trouble with Trolls *build Magic Forge, tell Thurston*
(thurston>You have a Magic Forge? Very well then.)
Thurston: Now, you must forge a blade. And not just any blade- an enchanted sword!
Ruler: Uh...does it really say that?
(thurston>To make an Enchanted Blade, reinforce a normal sword with silver.
Then, you will need to apply a magical essence, if such a thing can be found.
4. The Enchanted Blade *forge blade-you'll need it to battle Glimmer Trolls*
thurston>Is the blade ready?
Ruler: This blade feels light as a feather? The magic makes a big difference.
Thurston: Aye, and you seem c-c-capable with it!
That is good, for Rule 651 of the Knight's Code states:
"Swing thee no sword if thou art terrible at sword-swinging."
Ruler: Well, uh...good. I wouldn't want to disappoint the Knight's Code... I guess?
Thurston: You are now ready to beat up some Glimmer Trolls.
And beat them up you must! Beat them up, and retrieve my pants!
Ruler: Your pants?
Thurston: Aye! My armoured pants! For the Knight's Code states...
Ruler: Let me guess. It's something about not losing your pants, right?
Thurston: Amazing! *You* know the Knight's Code? What lord do you serve, fellow Knight?
Ruler: Never mind. Let's just find those pants.
(thurston>Glimmer Trolls hide very well, unless you know exactly where to look.
They enjoy human riches and food. Try looking in places where people visit or dwell.
5. Thurston's Pants *find & beat up glimmer trolls until you find Thurston's pants*
Ruler: Aha! This must be one of the Glimmer Trolls that Thurston talked about!
I wonder if he's the Pants thief? There's only one way to find out!
(thurston>My pants! You've found them!)
Thurston: Thank thee, brave Knight, for recovering my leggings from those foul Glimmer Trolls!
Ruler: Thurston, I was just kidding about being a-
Thurston: Now, you must recover my helmet.
For Rule 190 of the Knight's Code says: "Thou shalt not be without chrome to protect thy dome."
Ruler: ...Good advice. So the Glimmer Trolls stole your helmet, too?
Thurston: Aye! They threw it into a pond, and it sank to the bottom.
Ruler: The bottom of a pond? How am I supposed to get it out? Fish for it?
Thurston: Yes! But it's heavy. It would break a normal fishing hook in a second.
Ruler: Hmm. I think I have an idea.
(thurston>My helmet weights quite a lot. You won't be able to fish it out with a normal hook,
but perhaps you can think up a solution to that problem, brave Knight!
6. Hooked *forge dense fishing hook* thurston>A heavy-duty hook? It might work..
Ruler: Alright! This fish hook won't bend, no matter how heavy your helmet is.
Thurston: Then good luck to you, brave fisher-knight! May your struggle be valiant!
Ruler: I'm not sure fishing counts as "valiant".
Thurston: Nay! 'Tis a classic battle of fishing pole versus helmet!
Songs will be sung of this day!
Ruler: If you say so!
(thurston>I'm not sure which pond those trolls threw my helmet into,
but I heard the splash! It could be a Pond or a Well.
Just keep casting your line until it hooks something heavy!
7. Thurston's Helmet *fish out helmet*
(thurston>Zounds, my helmet is covered with seaweed!)
Thurston: My helmet smells a bit fishy but is otherwise in fair condition.
All that remains missing is my fine breastplate.
Ruler: Just point me in the right direction!
Thurston: Alas, no amount of pointing will do! For before my very eyes, the trolls destroyed it!
Ruler: Destroyed it? Then what can be done?
Thurston: It must be reforged!
Ruler: That seems...difficult. Your armor is pretty fancy.
Thurston: I have faith in your s****s, brave Knight! You only need Iron and Silver!
(thurston>I have no doubt that you can forge a Breastplate to match my Leggings and Helmet.
You have already proven your s****s twice!
8. Thurston's Breastplate *forge breastplate-it's the last piece of armor he needs!*
(thurston>My Breastplate! Hand me my armor, quickly!)
Thurston: Help me get buckled in! I've been without my armor for too long!
(thurston>Rule 219 of the Knight's Codes states: "To lose thine fancy armor is to lose thine honor!"
This will release me from my burden of shame!
9. Thurston Gets Dressed *give-helmet, breastplate, leggings*
(thurston>A thousand thanks! Watch now, as I don my armor!)
Thurston: Huzzah! Oh, the security of a stout piece of armor.
No longer shall I feel the chill wind of this wood, blowing against my backside!
Ruler: Feeling better? You've stopped shivering.
Thurston: I feel whole again. You've done me a great service, brave Knight.
Ruler: I'm not actually a knight. But I *am* the ruler of this kingdom!
Thurston: Oh! Forgive my impertinence! I should not have presumed!
Ruler: Don't worry about it. What do you plan to do now that your armor is returned?
Thurston: I am a knight with no lord to serve. I thought I could defeat the Troll King, but I failed.
Ruler: You haven't failed, Thurston. Your quest isn't over!
Ruler: If there's a Troll King here, we'll find him and give ham a butt-kicking he'll not soon forget!
Thurston: Huzzah! Then I shall pledge to your service, until our foe is defeated!
I, Sir Thurston, shall defend you from all dangers, my liege!
Ruler: Welcome. But you don't have to call me "my liege".
Thurston: But I do! Rule 782 of the Knight's Code-
Ruler: Alright, alright. I get it.
C12 THURSTON THE KNIGHT Part 2
Thurston: Aha! You dare threaten my liege, you foul beast?
Ruler: Thurston, it's just a Skunkupine. I've been beating those things up for weeks.
Thurston: No need to put on a brave face, my sovereign! This most dangerous-
Ruler: It weighs less than a housecat.
Thurston: ...but...but... the Knight's Code states: "Protect thine liege from all perils!"
Ruler: It's ok, I'm good. Why don't you cheer me on?
Thurston: If that is what you wish, then very well!
Gadzooks and zounds! Thou are as strong as ten knights! To victory!
Ruler: Not bad!
(thurston>I shall cheer thee on, o brave champion!
This land shall be clear of Skunkupines, Fangbeasts and Glimmer Trolls!
10. Defeating Peril *defeat 10 each* (thurston>Victory is ours!)
Thurston: Bravo! I've never seen fighting such as that!
Why, you may even be a match for the Troll King himself!
Ruler: You've mentioned the Troll King a few times. Who is he?
Thurston: A foul creature who controls all the mischief in this wood.
'Tis my sacred quest and duty to see him defeated!
That is, if you want to. I know thou art busy.
Ruler: Thurston, it's ok. I'll help you. Why are you so doubtful?
Thurston: I am just not used to serving a liege who is so...agreeable...
Can I really trust thee? Am I to be fooled again?
Ruler: ! Thurston! Where did he run off to?
(thurston seems bothered by something, and is hesitant to talk. Maybe Old Thomas can give some advice
11. A Lieges Trust *ask OT- probably at his house* OT>Oh, hello there! I was just organizing my scrolls.)
Ruler: Old Thomas, have you talked to Thurston at all?
OT: Oh, that great brawny fellow in armor? No, I haven't. He seems distracted.
Ruler: Something is upsetting him.
OT: Perhaps so. I overheard him mutter that he was going to look for a Tavern. Do we have one of those?
Ruler: Hmm a Tavern, eh? Maybe he'll be in more of a talking mood there.
(OT>Well then, off you go to have a nice, friendly chat!
Though I suppose if we don't have a Tavern, you will have to build one first.
12. Drowning Sorrows *visit tavern, talk to Thurston* (Thurston> ...)
Thurston: ...
Ruler: Thurston, there you are. I've been looking all over.
Thurston: No need. I only wish to drown my sorrows in delicious, delicious root beer.
Ruler: Come on, you can talk to me. Why did you get so sad all of a sudden?
Thurston: Your promise to help me- I've heard such promises before.
Ruler: From who?
Thurston: My previous liege. He made many promises, and broke them all.
At first, I obeyed without question. He *promised* it was for the greater good.
But when he asked me to take part in a kidnapping, I finally refused.
He'd been duping me into doing his dirty work for years. His name was-
Ruler: Don't tell me...
Thurston: ...Baron Garland Pfeffernot.
Ruler: Oh, I knew it! That lousy no-good bum!
Ruler: Thurston, it takes courage to walk away from a bad situation like that.
Don't worry about promises. Just judge my actions, then decide. Is that fair?
Thurston: Oh. That sounds...alright! I feel much better now. Thank thee for talking.
Though, I'm afraid I was quite depressed and ordered too much food...
(thurston>Gadzooks! I seem to be short of coin for this food bill.
Perhaps if you pay it, you could take the food in exchange? A thousand pardons, my liege!
13. A Knights Past (thurston>Here's the leftover food.)
Ruler: Hey Thurston. Where are you off to in such a hurry?
Thurston: I am going to inspect the battlements, as a dutiful knight should.
Ruler: Battlements? I don't think we have those.
Thurston: Sure you do! Every ruler has battlements! For Rule 87 Of The Knight's Code states:
"Thy walls shall be high, to shoot down upon the enemy like "pew pew pew"!
Ruler: The Knight's Code has a "pew pew pew" noise written into it?
Thurston: Aye! Now, show me to your barricades! And I must test the depth of the moat!
Ruler: Umm...we're a little low on moats and barricades.
Thurston: What? But the Troll King could attack at any moment! We must prepare!
(thurston>A powerful siege crossbow will allow us to outrange any assault!
And of course, we'll need dozens of stout guards to man the walls! Extra stout!
14. Royal Defender * rally 60 stout knights & construct a Ballista*
(thurston>Our defenses shall never be broken!)
[after collecting from a Tavern]
Thurston: So many fine memories in this hallowed place.
Ruler: Oh, Thurston! What are you doing here?
Thurston: Just paying a proper Knight's tribute to a fine saloon.
Rule 156 of the Knights Code: "Thine parched throat shall be soothed by only the rootiest of root beers!"
Ruler: There's a Knights Code rule about...root Beer?
Thurston: Aye! This the sacred flavor that has fuelled many a questing Knight!
Oh, if only we could improve the capacity of this Tavern's root beer barrels!
Ruler: Thurston, is this your way of asking me to upgrade the Tavern?
Thurston: What! Surely nay, my liege...don't be...ridiculous. *cough*
(thurston>Thought if...the Tavern *were* to be upgraded by some coincidence...
I would, of course, forever thank thee. 15. Thurston's Thirst *upgrade tavern to lv.4*
(thurston>the taverns root beer reserves are now nearly bottomless. Huzzah!)
(Note: Thurston's Thirst was originally part of the 2013 upgrade goals -released at the same time as the 2013 Valentines Edition)
Thurston: Inspiring, is it not? Sixty stout knights and a splendid ballista!
Ruler: Is a *stout* knight better than a normal one, somehow?
Thurston: Twice as good, at least!
Ruler: What do you plan to do with all this stuff?
Thurston: The knights can stand watch at our walls! And as for the ballista...
...I was thinking, mayhap...we could build a fort. And put it on the roof.
And I could...mayhap...live happily in the fort. If thee would have me.
Ruler: Thurston, are you asking to build a house here and live with us?
Thurston: ... Aye.
Ruler: There's no need to by shy. Permission granted, Sir Knight!
Thurston: Truly? Huzzah!
(thurston>I'll set to building straight away!
We can mount the crossbow on the parapet, and the fearsome sight of it will ward away all enemies!
16. Thurston's Fort *build & place Thurston's fort*
(thurston>The Fort is complete! A thousand thanks to thee!)
Thurston: 'Tis time! Time to defeat the foul Troll King!
But we must be careful! He is a fearsome foe!
His leathery skin is impervious to all weapons. His bellow shakes the hills!
Ruler: He sound tough.
Thurston: Aye! But the Troll King has a weakness. We must forge the legendary sword? Excalibam!
Ruler: Don't you mean "Excalibur"?
Thurston: Nay! For Rule 3 of the Knight's Code states: "Copy thee not the name of another sword. Find thy own destiny!"
Ruler: Isn't that name still pretty close? It's like two letters different.
Thurston: The point is, we must wield Excalibam to enter the Troll King's lair!
To forge the sword, we will need Mithril. A rare and powerful metal.
(thurston>Mithril is difficult to obtain- but there must be a way. Why not ask Thomas for some advice?
He must know a method. 17. Forge Excalibam *forge Excalibam - you cannot defeat the Troll King without it!*
Ruler: Thomas, I need to find some Mithril. Give me good news!
OT: Mithril? We have a better chance of finding a polka-dot dragon dancing in town square!
Ruler: I don't like the sound of that...
OT: It's a very rare metal. There's none to be found around here except...
Wait! Let me check my maps!
... Ah, here! It's as I thought. The Dark Caves extend partially under this forest.
Back in the era of the Tabernum, those caves were known to contain rare minerals!
Ruler: Really? That sounds like a good solution!
(OT>The Dark Caves are a dangerous place. You will need to send your knights-
and make sure they have some sort of ward against the darkness and cold.
18. Secrets of Mithril *send knights, acquire Mithril* (OT>Aha! Mithril!)
(17. Forging Excalibam- thurston>Behold! Excalibam!)
Thurston: With the sacred sword of Excalibam on our side, we cannot fail.
It is time to put our courage to the test, and assault the Troll King's Lair!
Ruler: Do you have any idea where it is?
(thurston>The Troll King's Lair is to the northwest, I'm sure of it. The trolls all seem to come from that direction.
It shouldn't be far. 19. To The Troll Kings Lair *find & expand* (thurston>Look! There he is!)
Ruler: He looks tough!
Thurston: Aye, this shall be a long and difficult fight! But we will win the day!
To battle!
Ruler & Thurston together : CHARGE!
(thurston>He's a powerful foe, but don't give up! He will eventually fall!
20. Defeat the Troll King *banish him from the Glimmer Wood! - takes 99 hits to defeat* (thurston> Sweet victory! )
TROLL KING DEFEATED. BIG RED RUBY & ROYAL POINTS.
TROLL PIT UNLOCKED
C13 THE BARON & Sir Pigglesworth
The Baron: Well, well! That's a Prime Cut of meat you've got there!
Ruler: Didn't you say you were leaving?
The baron: Leave? How can I stay away for long when there's delicious meat to be had?
Why, that's a meal fit for a king! Perhaps a trade can be arranged.
I have items you need, and you have delicious cutlets that I need!
Ruler: I don't suppose any of this meat will go to the hungry people of your kingdom, huh!
The Baron: What? Oh, heavens no
(baron>If you're that concerned, use the items I'll trade you to help your people however you like!
Prime Cuts *give 6 prime cuts*
baron>Here. Put a roof over that impetuous head of yours *got wood beam*)
The Baron: Hold on there, my young friend. I've come to ask something of you!
Ruler: If it's about your "Royal Tribute" you can forget it.
The Baron: Not at all! It's about my pet pig, Sir Pigglesworth.
Ruler: *You* have a pet pig?
The Baron: Sir Pigglesworth was specially bred as an item-finding pig. He *loves* rooting for items.
But, he doesn't know when to stop! He roots everywhere! Even in my gardens!
He digs up my floorboards, pulls the stuffing out of seat cushions, rumples the rugs! He's a menace to society!
Ruler: Why don't you let me take him? We could use an item-rooting pig around here.
The Baron: For *free*? After all I paid for him? Not a chance! No, I'm here to propose a deal!
Ruler: What sort of deal? I don't trust you as far as I can throw you.
The Baron: I desire items for my collection of riches. A Golden Egg, Golden Apple, and Gold Nugget.
Find them for me, and Sir Pigglesworth is yours. What do you think?
Ruler: I'll try. For Sir Pigglesworth's sake.
(baron>These golden artifacts are very rare and hard to find. Let's see how resourceful you are!
Sir Pigglesworth *nugget from mine, egg from chicken, apple - tree from adventure or
market -not crab apple tree*
baron> As promised- Sir Pigglesworth. Item-rooter extraordinaire!)
The Baron: Hello again! I'm holding a barbecue at my palace that I'm afraid you're not invited to.
I wonder, could you produce some more of those Prime Cuts of meat?
Ruler: Give me one good reason why I should.
The Baron: I'll give you 1,500 golden, shining reasons why! Not to mention a few items as well!
(baron>Come on, it's a fine deal, isn't it? You can use that money to...ugh... "help the poor" ... if you like.
Who wouldn't trade Prime Cuts for peace of mind?
High Steaks *give 30 prime cuts*
baron>Perhaps some of the royalty of these jewels will rub off on you - collect jewels)
The Baron: Ho ho! I see you've found a Truffle!
Ruler: Sure. Why do *you* care?
The Baron: Truffles are my favorite delicacy! Status food for the super-rich and important! I eat them every day!
Ruler: So every day you're...
The Baron: Truffling, yes. Every day I'm truffling.
If you could gather more of these lovely morsels, I'd reward you most handsomely!
Ruler: If I give you Truffles, will you go away? Because that'd be a great reward.
(baron>Now, now! No need to get hostile just because I'll soon be fitted for the crown.
I pledge to look kindly upon the filthy peasant types that inhabit your kingdom!
The Truffle Hustle * give 6 truffles*
baron>This may help you. Your buildings look like they're falling apart. -collect stone block)
Ruler: Well, isn't he cute! Come on, Sir Pigglesworth! This is your new home!
(baron>I think this worked out for both of us. Now I get to go home and wallow in gold!
And you get another misfit to add to your amusing band.
A New Home *place & feed sir piggy* baron> He's your problem now!)
Sir Piggy: R-oooink oink!
Ruler: Well, look who's all grown up!
Sir Piggy: *snuffle snuffle*
Ruler: What's that, Sir Pigglesworth? You're hungry?
Sir Piggy: *snort?*
Ruler: Ok, boy, don't worry. We'll fix you something to eat!
(sir piggy>*snort snort* Oink! *snuffle snuffle*
Sir Pigglesworth Says Hello * pet sir piggy -he's a loyal piggy! & feed him 50 strawberries*
(Sir Pigglesworth thanks you by finding a Wisp Lantern!)
The Baron: That last batch of Truffles you gave me was scrumptious!
After my coronation, perhaps you can become my official truffle-rooter!
Ruler: Pass.
(baron>In any case, more Truffles are needed- I have a feast to throw!
Necessary Truffness * give 30 truffles - he'll reward you with glue*
baron>Here. Patch a few of the cracks in that "castle" of yours.)
FEED THE BARON - not a goal
The baron: I must say, you seem to be quite good at finding my favorite foods.
Delicious spiced truffles! Choice, succulent cuts of meat! Oh, it's like heaven!
Ruler: Is there a point to this?
The baron: Now, now. Can't we be friends and speak to each other nicely?
Ruler: Are you willing to change your ways and be forgiving, generous, and honest?
The baron: Well...no...
Ruler: Then no.
The baron: As you wish, my young prot ege. We needn't interact at all.
When you have Truffles and Prime Cuts to trade, prepare them at the Kitchen.
I've provided you with a new recipe!
Note: FEED THE BARON :recipe at top of kitchen listing- not a goal > many think this should be in the Royal Exchange as a Trade!
C14 2013 VALENTINE EDITION
Note: This whole Valentine Edition is very disjointed- depends on the time it takes to complete each goal.
Keeping goals & dialog together is easier when visually divided from others. Makes for a better understanding of the storyline.
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STRANGENESS IN THE AIR:
Ruler: Umm... Thomas? Doesn't something seem strange all of a sudden?
OT: Oh, I'm sorry- I've been sorting through my scrolls. Is something different?
Ruler: The trees are purple!
OT: Oh! So they are. Also, a pink mist seems to be eddying out of the wood.
Ruler: Something very weird is at work here! As Royal Scholar, I shall help you investigate!
(OT>If the flora and fauna of the wood have changed, that's where we should start.
Try searching the trees, rocks and flowers to see what you can find.
Strangeness In The Air *find clues*
(OT>This calls for further study! "Royal" study! -love shack unlocked)
Ruler: Thomas, look at this wood! It's pink!
OT: Astounding! Something is changing the nature of the Glimmer Wood itself!
Ruler: I hope whatever it is, it isn't dangerous.
OT: We need to see more to know more.
Ruler: This stone is all pink and spongy... Thomas, what is this stuff?
OT: In all my scrolls I've never read of anything like it! This is quite a mystery.
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IVY'S CONCERNS
IVY: I tell you, there's some fishy stuff going on around here.
Ruler: I was just telling Thomas that. How are *you* feeling?
IVY: I feel fine, so far. It's the animals I'm worried about.
They seem to be acting a little strange. Could you help me check on them?
(ivy>I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong- but the animals seem...different somehow.
Ivy's Concerns *tend animals until you see something strange*
Ruler: Wait... a chocolate egg? What's going on here?
IVY: Did it come from a chocolate chicken?
Ruler: No. Something weird is definitely up with these animals.
Ruler: Uhh... did this cow just give... Milk Chocolate?
IVY: It sure did! Wow! I've never seen *that* happen before.
Ruler: But... how is that even possible? Milk is a liquid and Chocolate...
Ruler: This pig just found a chocolate truffle. But if it was in the *ground*, how did the chocolate-
IVY: Now, now! Don't look a gift truffle in the mouth, I always say!
Ruler: When have you ever said that?
IVY: Now seems like a good time to start!
(ivy> I thought I'd seen every weird thing an animal could do. Nope- this is a new one)
.Box of Chocolate unlocks
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THE LOVE SHACK: follows Strangeness in the Air
Ruler: Thomas... do you feel strange at all?
OT: Not at all. I'm normal as ever!
This morning I went about my usual routine. I wrote in my journal...organized my scrolls...
and spent about three hours cutting my spare parchment into heart-shapes!
Oh, dear. I suppose that last one is a bit strange.
Ruler: Something is going on, alright. The wood is getting all lovey-dovey.
OT: We should build a place to store and test anything related to these events.
Ruler: Like a laboratory?
(OT>Indeed! Magical mysteries don't solve themselves-
they require dedicated space to learn and experiment! I've even thought of a good name for it.
The Love Shack *build a Love Shack - the first step towards learning more*
(OT>Soon, we'll get to the bottom of this) *Spire of Love unlocked
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BOX OF CHOCOLATES : after Ivy's Concerns completed
IVY: We need to act quickly on this animal chocolate bonanza!
Ruler: Agreed! Let's figure out what magic is at work and-
IVY: -make delicious chocolates for all!
Ruler: Wait, What? But doesn't it bother you that we have no idea who to-
IVY: Our cows are giving out free chocolate and *you* want to stop it?
Ruler: Hmm? well, when you put it that way?
(ivy>I knew you'd come around! This is a perfect chance to indulge your sweet tooth.
Not to mention, brighten someone's day!
Box of Chocolates *craft box of chocolates at the Love Shack * (ivy>I'm going to eat this first batch myself!)
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A MONUMENT TO LOVE: follows Love Shack
OT: So, are you ready to construct a Spire of Love?
Ruler: Spire of Love? I thought we were just doing research.
OT: But I *was* investigating! And in doing so I became inspired!
The pink stone and wood seem to have an intoxicating effect!
Ruler: That would explain a lot.
OT: As I studied, I was overcome with an urge to lovingly hug things!
As it turned out, the only nearby creature was a cow.
That situation quickly became awkward for all concerned.
Ruler: Riiiiiight...
OT: Afterward, inspiration struck me and I drew up plans for a Spire, on the spot!
(OT>I imagine it as a splendid place, with romantic views from the pinnacle.
A fine monument to all manner of affectionate feelings.
A Monument To Love *build & collect from Spire of Love*
(OT>Isn't it grand? The Royal Points are just a bonus!)
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THIS OLD SPIRE:
OT: Let's see. A textured railing for the balcony...
flower arrangements for the interior staircase... perhaps we could even install a violinist at the apex!
Ruler: Thomas! Are you still obsessing over that Spire of Love?
OT: Err... no. ... Ok, yes.
Ruler: What am I going to do with you? At this rate, we'll never solve this mystery!
OT: I promise! Just a few improvements to the Spire and we'll be back on track.
Ruler: Oh, very well. You're lucky I like you.
OT: Oh, wonderful! I'll be right back with the plans!
Ruler: ... (Things are getting stranger and stranger around here...)
(OT>Some additional stone here, a dab of paint there-- it's really nothing complicated.
And the results will render it even more Royal than before!
This Old Spire * upgrade Spire of Love to lv.3 and collect 1x*
(OT>A Spire to be proud of)
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EAGER THOMAS:
OT: Once we have our Love Shack, we'll need materials to test with!
I haven't been this excited since we built the Workshop!
Ruler: I'm glad you're excited, but-
OT: We could design a Love Lantern. Or a Love Fountain. Or a Love ... Telescope!
Ruler: Aren't you a little worried about the unexplained changes to our kingdom?
OT: The what now?
Ruler: The weird stone and wood. The pink and purple trees.
Not to mention, your newfound desire to cut out hundreds of parchment hearts.
(OT>Oh, yes- that. Don't fret- with enough materials, we'lll get to the bottom of this mystery.
Eager Thomas *gather-love wood, love stone, entwined seedlings*
(OT>This is enough to get started.)
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ENTWINED SEEDLINGS
Ruler: This seed has two little sprouts poking out!
OT: That's an "Entwined Seed". They're said to be an omen of luck in love!
Ruler: Love, huh! I'm starting to sense a pattern here.
IVY: Hey, I heard you found some strange seeds! Can I see?
(ivy>The changes to this forest are amazing. I bet the seeds you found have something to do with it!
Entwined Seedlings * give seedling to Ivy*
(ivy>Ooh, interesting! I know just what to do with these. Let's see what we can grow!)
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VALENTINE BOTANY:
IVY: It's been so long since I had new plants to fool around with!
If you can provide more seeds, we can cultivate them and see what grows!
Ruler: You mean you don't know what will spring up?
IVY: Could be anything! These seedlings have a special magic to them.
(ivy>We'll start with something small first. But once we get the hand of it,
I think we could grow larger plants- even trees!
Valentine Botany *complete 3 botany projects-use the Love Shack*
(ivy>This is a lot of fun! Let's step up the difficulty and try to grow some trees!)
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VALENTINE FORESTRY
IVY: These seeds grow amazingly fast! They sprout in hours, not days or weeks.
I think we're ready to try growing a tree!
Ruler; Good! I was getting tired of flowers, anyway. And the trees are really impressive.
(ivy>This might take a bit longer, and a little more water, but the results will be worth it.
Valentine Forestry *complete 3 forestry projects*
(ivy>This might take a bit longer, and a little more water, but the results will be worth it.
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THE MASTER BOTANIST:
IVY: The changes in the wood have introduced a large number of new plants.
I wonder if we can collect them all?
(ivy>I've found nine new plant species in the Glimmer Wood since this all started.
I think we can collect them all. The Master Botanist
* grow or buy - Romantic Larkspur, Talinum Incarnadine, Playful Trillium, Pink-Flower Penstemon,
Sprite Blossoms, Flowering Bush, Fluttermush Ring, Amorous Reeds, Lustweed*
(ivy>We truly are master botanists!)
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BEAT UP THE ... LOVECUPINE:
Ruler: Thomas, look! That Skunkupine has pink fur!
OT: Very curious! Whatever is afoot, the Skunkupines have been affected as well.
I suggest we call them "Lovecupines!" Perhaps the changes extend to their scent, as well!
It could be perfume, or...
Ruler: Thomas! Don't get too close!
OT: Oh dear. They still smell as terrible as ever.
(OT>Perhaps we could learn more about the changes to the Glimmer Wood
if you clobber a few of those Skunkupines! A sample of that huggable, soft, fluffy Pink Fur would be a fine start!
Beat Up The...Lovecupine *homemade sword-beat up lovecupine*
(OT>Rather pungent for how cute they are, aren't they?)
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PINK PELTS:
OT: Lovecupine fur may be the key to unlocking this mystery!
Ruler: Are you sure you don't want it *just* because it's pink and fluffy?
OT: Oh, no, no. For research purposes only.
Ruler: I get the feeling your "research" will consist of diving into a pile of fluffy furs.
OT: ... It may.
(OT>Something changed that fur pink. By examining the hairs, maybe we can figure out what it was!
Pink Pelts *collect 20 pink furs* (OT>Quite a fluffy pile of furs!)
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KNIGHTLY CONFIDENCE:
Ruler: Oh, hi there Ivy. Were you looking for Thurston?
IVY: Yeah. Since this whole "love spell" thing started he's been shuttered up in his house.
I just wanted to check on him.
Ruler: Well, let's knock on the door.
IVY: (*knock knock*) Thurston! Come out!
Thurston: Nay! For Rule #9 of the Knight's Code states:
"Put no matters of the heart before thy sacred duty as a Knight!"
I must stay in solitude, to avoid the perils of temptation! (*slam*)
IVY: I just wanted to give you a Valentine, you big dummy!
(ivy>We just need to get him out of his shell, that's all.
I know just the gift to do it. Soon, he'll be strutting around like a peacock!
Knightly Confidence *forge at Love Shack & give Knightly Bling Bling to Thurston*
(ivy>He'll want to come out and show this off!)
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THE PLAY'S THE THING
IVY: Thurston! I've got something for you to try on!
Thurston: Gold adornments... As a Knight, I should shun such gaudy riches!
IVY: Come on! There's no harm in letting your hair down and showing a little flash!
Thurston: Nay, Lady Ivy. Service to my liege is the only currency in which I trade!
IVY: Ooh, very well-spoken. In fact, with line delivery like that, you could be on stage!
Thurston: What!? But-
IVY: No *buts* about it! You're definitely leading man material!
So let's get you out of that stuffy fort and into a leading role!
(ivy>I just need some time to write up a short play. In the meantime, we'll need a place to perform it.
The Play's The Thing *build a Theater, upgrade theater to lv.3, start play*
(ivy>The curtain will go up soon! Everyone, to the Theater!)
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RESEARCHING THE STEED
Welcome To "The Adventures Of Sir Swagger"
A Short Play By Ivy Ravenwood
Starring
Ivy as "Princess Beautella"
And
Thurston as "Sir Swagger"
IVY: "Oh, woe is me! I am promised to marry the foul Baron,
and under constant guard!"
"But, my heart belongs to another! The hunky and confident Sir Swagger!"
...I said,"But my heart belongs to another! The hunky and confident Sir Swagger!"
Thurston: Oh! That was my cue!
Umm... "Never fear... Lady Brutella!"
IVY: That's *Beautella*!
Thurston: "Never fear, lady Beautella. For your rescuer, Sir Swagger, is..."
Ugh... must I truly recite this line?
IVY: Just read it!
Thurston: "Your rescuer, Sir Swagger, is...?
"...all up in the heezy. Ready to...check some fools. And...bring the pain."
OT: Taut writing!
Ruler: Yeah, uh...it's a real masterpiece.
Thurston: I'm sorry, Lady Ivy. I'm just not cut out for such things.
IVY: But there must be *something* that would make you feel better about Valentine's Day!
Thurston: Well? a knight is always more at ease when riding a noble steed.
Perhaps with a foot in the stirrup, I would be less flustered by affections.
IVY: Hmm...a steed, huh... Just leave it to Ivy!
(ivy>If Thurston needs a steed to cheer him up, we'll find him the rarest and most magnificent in all the land!
Researching The Steed *check a lv.5 library for information on Rare Steeds - a horse of a different color!*
(ivy>Look- I think I found something!)
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THE MYSTIC ALICORN
IVY: According to what I've read, the rarest steed in the land is the mystic Alicorn!
It's a horned, winged horse that is said to never get tired!
Ruler: An Alicorn... Aren't those a myth?
IVY: Not according to this book I found!
It'll just take a little fancy alchemy. All the Alicorns in this land are long gone.
But, if we find a Sacred Wing and Sacred Horn, we can summon one back!
Ruler: Where are we going to find a Sacred Wing and Sacred Horn?
IVY: Well, unfortunately they're not just laying around. They're very rare.
But they do exist. We'll just need to send our Knights out on Adventures.
(ivy>Sacred Horn and Sacred Wing are very rare.
As our knights travel the land, we will have to hope they can find these items and bring them back.
The Mystic Alicorn * find a Sacred Wing -the feathered wing of an Alicorns &
find a Sacred Horn -the pointed horn of an Alicorn*
(ivy>Finally! Both pieces of the Alicorn puzzle!) *Alicorn Summoning unlocked in the Love Shack*
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ALICORN SUMMONING:
IVY: By offering the Wing and Horn, we can entice an Alicorn to return to this realm.
We only need a beacon to guide them back. A little bottled light should do the trick!
Now, its just a matter of waiting.
(ivy>By all the powers that be - we summon forth the mystic Alicorn,
most majestic and serene of creatures! Come forth, Alicorn!
Alicorn Summoning * complete the Alicorn Summoning - Use the Love Shack!)
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C14 2013 VALENTINES EDITION continued
AN UNWELCOME GUEST:
The Baron: Well, look at this! I must say, I didn't expect such a drastic result!
The power of love is truly astounding!
Ruler: What are you talking about? Did you have something to do with this?
The Baron: Allow me to answer that impertinent question by telling a story.
A few nights ago, I was in a state of worry. My coronation is coming soon...
...but despite my many fine qualities, the foolish peasants of the land do not all love me!
I've ordered additional floggings and jailing, but nothing seems to change their minds!
Ruler: Go figure.
The Baron: Well, I decided to take matters into my own hands and *make* them love me.
I called my court magician and ordered him to prepare a fantastic spell!
Ruler: But...don't you see... You can't *force* people to love you. That's not how love works!
The Baron: Nonsense. Look at all these amazing results! Love is everywhere!
Ruler: But it's not real love. It's just magic. You must understand that without free will-
The Baron: *cough* What? I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention. Now, where is my royal tribute?
I expect you and your people will have prepared a fine Valentines Day gift for me?
Ruler: If I give you a tribute, will you tell me how to undo the spell?
The Baron: ... Maybe.
(baron>I believe a finely-crafted sceptre would make a suitable tribute.
Make sure you fill it with all the loving feelings you have for me!
An Unwelcome Guest *craft a Valentine Sceptre & offer as tribute-the baron wants to feel appreciated*
(baron>Such heartfelt warmth! You love me, you really love me!) *Romantic Fountain unlocked
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TRUE PROOF OF LOVE:
Ruler: Alright, you've had your fun. Now, tell me how to undo the love spell.
The Baron: What? But I've only just started to bask in the adulation of the people!
The Valentine Sceptre was a fine start- but I could leave here and be forgotten tomorrow!
I need a more permanent expression of love! A monument!
Ruler: Oh, come on!
The Baron: Now, now. Prove your love for me and I'll tell you how to lift the spell.
Valentines! Chocolates! Flowers! They're what love is all about!
Ruler: That's not what love is about at all.
(baron>I'll feel secure about my place of prominence in all your hearts if you'd build a few things in my honor!
Name it all after me, of course.
True Proof Of Love? *construct or buy - romantic fountain, serenade walls, serenade towers*
(baron> See... The spell is a success! Your love for me is making you work harder!)
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THE SERENADE:
Ruler: We've done all you've asked. Time to hold up your side of the bargain!
The Baron: Not yet! We haven't done the official reading of the Valentines!
Ruler: What's "the official reading of the Valentines"?
The Baron: A ceremony where I sit on a chair at the top of a tower.
All people of the land gather below, and read messages of their love and respect!
I trust you have many Valentines prepared for me?
Ruler: *sigh*
(baron>I recommend you send word far and wide that my finest admirers are invited to express their feelings of love and respect!
The Serenade *spread the word 50 times- visit neighbors kingdoms and tap hearts & ask friends for 30 Valentines- tell them to be brutally honest?
(baron>Are you ready? Let the Valentine readings begin!) *Absorption Crystal unlocked
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THE LOVE SOLUTION:
The Baron: So, are you ready to recite all the Valentines from my loving subjects?
Ruler: Yep! Got them all right here!
The Baron: Alright, you may begin when ready. Read the first Valentine!
Ruler: "Dear Baron Pfeffernot, I am writing this from the jail you threw me into."
"I miss you! I wish you were right here beside me! In jail."
The Baron: What?! Read the next one!
Ruler: "Dear Baron Pfeffernot. Roses are red, violets are blue..."
"Skunkupines stink, and so do you. Happy Valentine's Day."
The Baron: Of all the impertinence! On to the next one! Quickly!
Ruler: "Dearest Baron, I really want to tell you how you've improved my life and how I love you..."
The Baron: This is more like it!
Ruler: "but you haven't, so I can't."
The Baron: Blast it! That stupid court magician! The spell didn't make people love me at all!
Ruler: So, will you finally tell me how to get rid of it?
(baron>Oh, very well! The love magic can only be absorbed by special stones designed for that purpose.
I will show you how to construct them.
The Love Solution *construct an Absorption Crystal*
(baron>That crystal should serve to absorb the "Love Magic" in the woods.)
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A LOVING FEAST:
The Baron: If you intend to send your knights on this errand, you can't feed them any old slop.
Rather, you should feed them a slightly higher grade of slop!
I suggest old cabbages, maybe some snouts. Any moss you can find would be great.
Ruler: Yeah, how about "no?" Let's set our sights a little higher.
We'll give them a treat to show that we care. Lots of chocolate, and plenty of milk!
(baron>Chocolate, you say... I think I might...hand around...as you prepare this feast.
Just to sample the goods. For quality, you understand.
A Loving Feast *prepare a Valentine Feast - a sweet gesture! *
(baron>They won't mind if I eat a few of these before I leave)
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LIFTING THE SPELL: after The Love Solution completed
Ruler: How exactly are these Absorption Crystals used?
The Baron: The crystals will absorb the magic, and all should be back to normal.
Ask your brave Knights to venture into the woods, each holding a crystal.
You *do* have brave knights, don't you? All the best rulers have them!
(baron>Not only will this remove the Love Magic, but our knights may find other items of interest on their adventure!
Lifting The Spell *send Knights to Dispel The Love Magic - you will need a Castle to do this*
(baron>Spell removed! The woods should return to normal in time.)
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THE LOVE CARAVAN:
The Baron: You have to admit this - while it lasted, the spell did encourage people to love.
Ruler: Maybe, but do you understand yet why you can't just force people to love?
The Baron: I've learned an important lesson.
Gifts, flowers and chocolates are nice, it's true...
...but they have no meaning without something true and special behind them.
Ruler: Now you're getting it!
The Baron: And that something is... commerce!
Doing stuff just out of kindness is for nuns and beet farmers!
Ruler: You're completely hopeless.
(baron>Add to the caravan by tapping the "Load" button on each entry.
We'll spread the profitable romance throughout the land!.
The Love Caravan *Load the wagon with -
love wood, love stone, kissing dust, pink furs & ask for 50 Good Vibes from friends*
(baron> Caravan away!)
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C14 VALENTINES EDITION continued
Old Thomas & Agnes
A LETTER TO AGNES:
Ruler: Hey, Thomas. Now that the love spell is lifted, I thought I would check on you.
OT: I feel much improved. Though I am a bit embarrassed.
I haven't behaved like that since I was a student!
Ruler: You were in love with someone when you were a student?
Oh, yes. Her name was Agnes. She was a library assistant and scholar.
We stayed many late nights in the library, and shared notes and research.
I was studying the weather, and she was working to become a chemist.
Ruler: When did you know you were in love with her?
OT: With Agnes? Almost immediately. But I didn't tell her. I was very shy.
One day, I thought I could predict the weather would be clear! I told her:
"Agnes, leave your umbrella at home! I'm sure it will be sunny and mild."
So, she did. And it rained all morning. She got soaked on the way in!
Ruler: Oh, no! Was she angry?
OT: No. She was more worried about me feeling bad for my research failing.
Ruler: That's very sweet.
OT: As the rain cleared, we sat on the library steps and watched a rainbow appear.
For the first time, she squeezed my hand, and I squeezed back.
She said "Thomas, from now on, if there's a rainbow, let's watch it together."
Ruler: That's very romantic. Is that when you became a couple?
OT: Oh, we never became a couple.
Ruler: What? But it seems like you liked each other so much!
OT: We did. I think. But she was busy with her research, and I with mine...
Eventually she moved away to continue her studies.
Ruler: Did you ever tell her how you felt? That you loved her?
OT: No. I almost did, just as she was leaving. But...I couldn't get up the nerve.
Ruler: Thomas! You should write her a letter!
(OT>A letter to Agnes? It's been nearly 40 years! I don't know if she would even remember me, or where to send it.
Unless...the library might have some information, I suppose. A Letter To Agnes
*search lv.3 library-better library, better records & ask other rulers-send 10 messenger pigeons-choose places where Agnes might be*
(OT>I think I've found a record of Agnes- recent research that includes an address.)
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THE LETTER, PART 1:
OT: Are you sure about this? I'm quite nervous.
Ruler: Don't worry, Thomas. I'm sure she'll love to hear from you.
OT: I've read all my scrolls with information on relationships.
They indicate that I should enclose a gift, and try to be romantic.
Ruler: Do your scrolls know that she hasn't seen you in forty years?
(OT>Perhaps if we prepare a very nice gift basket. I could include the letter with it.
My research indicates that should go over well! The Letter, Part 1
*pay -prepare gift basket, add red & purple petals -colourful & fragrant, add 1 box of chocolates*
(OT>Gift basket away. I'm very nervous about her reply.)
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THE LETTER, PART 2:
OT: I was hoping you'd stop by. A while ago, I got a letter back from Agnes!
Ruler: Oh, that's great! What did it say?
OT: I don't know! I haven't opened it!
Ruler: What? Thomas, you have to open it!
OT: I know, I know. I'm just very nervous about what she's written.
Ruler: Thomas, it'll be ok. I promise.
OT: Very well. I suppose I knew you'd say that. Here goes nothing...
"Dear Thomas,
I'm happy to hear from you after all of these years. I'm glad you are well.
The perfumed flower petals made me sneeze. And the chocolate is a bit much for my digestion at this age.
Did a scroll tell you to send those things? They seem unlike you.
No matter what you've sent, it's your kindness I remember. And the rainbow.
Sincerely and with heartfelt well-wishes,
Agnes."
Ruler: Telescope parts? It really IS a match made in heaven.
OT: But, she didn't like the flowers and chocolates!
Ruler: That's because you're not being *you*! Write her back and just be yourself!
(OT> You're right! Agnes never was one to care for chocolates and flowers. Instead, I'll send her some things she can really use!
The Letter, Part 2 *send silver ore focusing mirrors, iron ore for bracing, jewels for light refraction *
(OT>If I know her, she'll make good use of these materials!)
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THE LETTER, PART 3:
OT: Oh, hello there! I got another letter back from Agnes!
Ruler: That's terrific news. I hope you managed to read it immediately this time.
OT: I did. Take a look!
"Dear Thomas,
Thank you for your thoughtful gift of telescope parts. I'll have it built soon.
I may not get around as well as I once did, but I can still turn a wrench!
Do you remember all those nights together in the library? I surely do.
As proud as I am of my work, I wonder what life would have been like if we had made more time for other things?
Who knows? Perhaps there's still time.
Dearly yours, Agnes."
OT: Hold on, there's a post-script.
"PS: I've enclosed a list of several old books I need for a collection.
Do you still know your way around a library?"
OT: Then she wrote some manner of strange runic symbol below that.
Ruler: Runic symbol? ... Thomas, that's a smiley face.
OT: Oh, Of course.
(OT>This list of books contains some rarities. She always was fond of reading. Perhaps I could track some of them down?
The Letter, Part 3 * find & enclose 5 Old Books- more advanced libraries drop these* (OT>I'll send her another letter, and the books.)
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THE LETTER, PART 4:
Ruler: Hey there Thomas. Is that another letter?
OT: Yes, I just now received it.
Ruler: What does it say?
"Dear Thomas,
Thank you so much for the books! I've already read two of them.
In doing so I stumbled onto some interesting research!
I have an idea, but I'll need some Glimmerdust to make it work.
And I was thinking perhaps, if you can bear such a long journey by wagon
You might be interested in working on this experiment together.
I always felt something was left unfinished between us. Work, or otherwise.
It'd be worth it just to hear what you've been up to these last 40 years!
Yours, Agnes."
OT: Oh dear! Oh dear! Oh...she's invited me to visit! What do I do?
Ruler: Well, what do you want to do?
OT: I...I don't know!
Of course I'd like to see her and tell her that I...well...you know.
But it's many weeks by wagon. And I've sworn to aid you as Royal Scholar!
Ruler: Thomas, I release you from your promise to stay. Don't let that keep you.
If you love her, you should go to her.
(OT>I'm not sure what I should do. Let me think about it while we gather the Glimmerdust she's requested.
In either case, she should have that. The Letter, Part 4 *prepare a package of 50 Glimmerdust - Agnes needs it for research*
(OT>We have the dust. I suppose it's time to decide. To stay, or to go...)
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AGNES RAINBOW:
*Old Thomas writes letter to Agnes*
Dear Agnes,
I'm happy to know that your interest in science hasn't dimmed with the years.
A package of Glimmerdust has been included with this letter.
I have faith you will make good use of it. Knowing you, it's faith well-placed.
...I haven't forgotten the rainbow. Or how we held hands that day.
That memory has colored my every rainbow these last forty years.
...Yet, I cannot travel to you now.
I've met an extraordinary young person. A ruler, kind and wise.
This young monarch has the qualities needed to one day rule all these lands.
And in aiding this new friend of mine, I have found extraordinary purpose.
With the evil Baron scheming for the throne, the time is crucial. I cannot leave.
...Forty years ago when you paused in that doorway, I said nothing.
But I should have said "I love you Agnes, with all my heart."
I hope you will carry that with you now.
Best wishes, Your Tom.
OT: ...
Ruler: Thomas, are you here?
OT: Oh, yes! I was just preparing this package.
Ruler: Have you decided if you'll make the trip to see Agnes?
OT: Not right now. Three weeks in a wagon is too much for these old bones.
OT: ... (There is a letter stuck in Old Thomas' mailbox.)
"Dear Thomas,
I love you too. - Agnes"
>"PS: I've enclosed a magic formula. Take it and you'll never be without a rainbow again."
Agnes' Rainbow *take the Magic Formula* (OT>A formula to create...rainbows? That's my Agnes! Brilliant as ever!
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Royal Proclamation!
Event Ending
Our Valentine's Day event
Has come to an end.
Thanks for participating!
Existing Love Shacks may
still be used to access
Valentine's Day content.
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C15 Trials & Tribute
Thurston: The world must know your might and kindness! You should submit to the trials.
By proving your worth and renown, you may earn a full cavalry with a Knights' Hall!
Thurston> What are the Trials? Oh, just these small matters.
You'll know them when you finish them: You get a badge showing your prowess.
Ruler: Whew! That was a lot of adventuring.
Thurston: Yes! You have shown you are a leader of knights!
You have passed the Adventurer's Trial!
Ruler: Wow, I've never brewed more potions in my life.
Thurston: My liege, you have as much knowledge as strength!
You have passed the Brewer's Trial!
Ruler: So many feasts! Wow.
Thurston: Indeed! Feasts fit for a ruler!
You have passed the Chef's Trial!
Ruler: I've been making a LOT of building materials.
Thurston: Of course! You are building your kingdom with your very hands!
You have passed the Artisan's Trial!
Ruler: I'm pretty pleased with all these crops I've been growing lately.
Thurston: As you should be! A ruler feeds people and works the land!
You have passed the Farmer's Trial!
Ruler: That's a heck of a lot of watering.
Thurston: Yes! You have made things grow from the land, just as your lands will grow!
You have passed the Nurturer's Trial!
Ruler: Collecting from mines is tough work.
Thurston: Work you have successfully vanquished, my mighty liege!
You have passed the Miner's Trial!
Ruler: Wow, I've really explored a lot of the Glimmer Woods.
Thurston: A true leader must know the land they lead!
You have passed the Explorer's Trial!
Ruler: I am buying and selling like crazy!
Thurston: No, not insanity. LEADERSHIP! My liege, you have provided for us all!
You have passed the Trader's Trial!
Ruler: How many monsters ARE there around here?
Thurston: Not as many as there used to be, my liege!
You have passed the Slayer's Trial!
Thurston> Zounds, you are mighty!
Complete set of Badges will Unlock the Knights Hall, you still have to build it
C16 Princess Sabina Faire Pre-requisites
IVY: Hey hey! I've got some news.
Ruler: What is it, Ivy?
IVY: I've discovered a way to grow Cocoa plants in the Glimmerwood!
(ivy>The soil here is filled with magic. I had to tweak the seeds a bit to get them to sprout.
It took a while, but I figured it out. I bet Cocoa Beans will be useful for all sorts of things!
Cuckoo For Cocoa Crops *try out new crop* ivy>That's a big ol' haul of Cocoa Beans!)
IVY: With these Cocoa Beans, we can finally make Chocolate!
Ruler: I could have sworn we could make chocolate before?
IVY: Do you want to depend on pink cows for the rest of your life?
Ruler: Point taken.
(ivy>The recipe for making chocolate is pretty simple. Just use up those Cocoa Beans we harvested!
Natural Chocolate *make chocolate* ivy>Urgh...I ate too much?)
IVY: Now it's time for Ivy's good ol' fashioned chocolate cake recipe!
Ruler: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "no skunk" and 10 being "all skunk"...
... how much skunk does this recipe have in it?
IVY: Sheesh! You all act like I put skunk in everything!
Ruler: ...
IVY: Alright, alright. We'll do the non-skunk version.
(ivy>Flour, chocolate, sugar...come help me stir this, then we'll fire it into the oven!
You can handle the icing while I make us a treat to go with it.
Bake Me A Cake * make 2 cakes & 2 ice creams*
C16 Princess Sabina Faire pg.2
When history is old enough, it becomes legend. Read the legend...find the answers.
The Baron: The noises in the Glimmer Wood are getting WORSE.
Ruler: What is it now? Not Thurston again...
The Baron: Singing! Spooky, ethereal, beautiful singing!
(baron>I don't like it at all. It's making me feel feelings.
1. A Mysterious Song *find the mysterious singing-we can't have the Baron feeling things.*
baron>There! The singing!) *expand to the girl with the tangled tresses*
Girl: Is someone there? I hear footsteps!
Are you a fire-breathing dragon? Here to eat me?
Ruler: Umm...no. No, I'm not a dragon. Why would you think that?
Girl: It's in all my books! If a princess gets trapped, there's often a dragon!
Ruler: Weren't my footsteps a little soft for a great big dragon?
Girl: I thought you were a really tiny one! The tiny ones are extra mean!
Ruler: Alright, well- let me help you get untangled. That's quite a head of hair!
Girl: It won't work. Mine is no ordinary hair. It's always been tough to handle!
Ruler: It's ok- if I just separate these knots... Hmm? It's like pulling on steel. I didn't expect that.
Girl: I told you! I'm trapped by my own tresses! Locked away by my locks!
Stranded by strands and curtailed by curls!
Ruler: Ok, ok-stay calm. I'll try to figure something out.
Girl: Wait! Before you start thinking too hard?
(girl>Could I trouble you for some food? I've been rooted here for days and I'm just about to faint from hunger.
2. Hungry For Freedom *give - cabbages, hearty stew, breaded fish. (girl>Umm...what's this?)
Ruler: It's food. We've got some stew, fish, and...
Girl: But I've never seen cakes like these before! And they smell so strange!
Ruler: "Cakes like these?" Just who *are* you, anyway? What's your name?
Girl: My name is Sabina. Princess Sabina, actually. Princess Sabina Faire.
Sorry for not telling you my name sooner. It's my first time. I forgot.
Ruler: Your first time what?
Sabina: My first time meeting another person!
Ruler: Wait. Like, *ever*? Where were you before you came her?
Sabina: In my tower, of course. I spent every day there. This is my first time out.
I have to tell you, it's not working out very well so far!
Ruler: Ok, Sabina. I have a million questions, but first, about this food...
Sabina: Yes, it's very strange. This chocolate has an uneven texture. And this cake is?
Ruler: That's not chocolate, it's mutton. And that's not cake, it's fish.
Sabina: I don't understand. There are foods that aren't chocolate and cake?
Ruler: Well, yeah. You uh... you've never tried any of this stuff?
Sabina: ...
Ruler: I guess not. Listen, I know you're scared. I'm going to try to help you.
(Sabina>You mean- you could find some food like I had in my tower? It would be so nice to have something familiar!
3. Discriminating Tastes *give - cake, strawberries *(Sabina>That looks more like the food I recognize! It even smells right!)
Ruler: Now that starvation has been avoided, we can work on getting you loose.
Sabina: Yes. I'm afraid my hair seems to have taken on a mind of it's own!
It happened all of a sudden, as I was exploring this wood.
Ruler: This isn't the first strange thing to happen in the Glimmer Wood.
Hmm... even if I pull with all my might, the strands won't separate. Sabina, we may need to take drastic measures.
Sabina: You mean like... a harsh shampoo?
Ruler: Not quite. We may need to cut some of these strands to set you free.
Sabina: But-but...but...I can't lose my hair! It's the only reason I'm here in the first place!
Ruler: Not all of it. Just enough to get you loose.
(Sabina>I've been brushing and styling this hair since I was just a little girl. It hasn't been cut in nearly sixteen years. Isn't there some other way?
4. Cutting Loose *forge new Longswords, saw hair slowly, chop carefully, swing wildly*
(Sabina>I can't bear to look. Is it working?)
Ruler: This doesn't seem to be working. In fact, I think all the swords are dull.
One more swing... nngh! Wow...still not a strand out of place.
Sabina: I suppose there's nothing to do now but wait for my knight in shining armor!
Ruler: You have a knight in shining armor?
Sabina: Well, not *yet*. But whenever a princess is in trouble, one always shows up!
It's in all my books! I assumed it wasn't you because?
Ruler: ...No shining armor?
Sabina: Yes! But I'm sure a knight would solve all of our problems!
Ruler: Wait, Sabina- what exactly do you know about knights?
(Sabina>According to "Princess Cordelia And The Dragon", the world is full of knights in shining armor,
and their main job is saving people! I've read it a thousand times! Maybe you could find a knight?
5. Chivalrous Methods *ask Thurston to help* (Thurston>My liege! What can I do for thee?)
Thurston: Ah, my liege! What can I do for thee, on this so fine day?
Ruler: Hi, Thurston. I could use your help, but you must promise not to be too excited.
Thurston: Why would you expect I'd get too excited?
Ruler: I just know you're the sort of person who gets excited by certain challenges.
Now, do you swear that you'll remain calm and think it through?
Thurston: Swear an oath? Why, one of my finest talents is to swear and keep oaths!
For Rule 121 of the Knight's Code says:
"Break thee no sworn oath, lest ye be tarred and feathered."
Ruler: Ok, As long as you're sure. This is a difficult problem. I need you level-headed.
Thurston: Aye! On my word, I shall be steadfast and calm. A citadel of contemplation!
Ruler: You're *really* sure?
Thurston: Aye. I'll do nothing rash. We'll plan every move.
Ruler: You're *really*, *really* sure?
Thurston: Aye.
Ruler: Ok. So, here's the deal...
A princess has wandered into the wood and she's become trapped by-
Thurston: A PRINCESS IS IN TROUBLE?!
MY SWORD! WHERE IS MY SWORD? TO ARMS!
Fear not, gentle maiden, for I will rescue thee!
Ruler: *sigh*
(thurston has run off rashly. Track him down and explain the situation.
6. My Hero *track him down-should have know this would happen*
(thurston>My liege! Let us not tarry here! There's not a moment to lose!)
Ruler: Thurston! You promised you wouldn't get all excited and run off!
Thurston: Aye. But...a princess! In distress! My Knightly instincts overcame me.
Ruler: I suppose there's a rule in the Knight's Code about princesses?
Thurston: Indeed, more than one! There are forty-seven!
Ruler; There are *forty-seven* rules about princesses in the Knight's Code?
Thurston: Aye. And princes. The Knight's Code does not discriminate.
Rescuing royalty is one of a Knight's most sacred duties!
Ruler: Alright. I forgive you. But now I really need you to think.
Our princess is trapped out in the wood. Trapped by her own hair, in fact!
I tried cutting through it with a sword, but it was no use.
Thurston: A sword? Surely nay- you'd not cut rope or wood with one. Nor hair, I think.
A stout axe is what's needed! Weighted and sharpened to a perfect edge!
Ruler; A stout axe, huh? Is that anything like a stout knight?
Thurston: Both are better than the non-stout versions! Come, I will show thee.
(thurston> A Knight's axe must use only the finest iron. The haft must be sturdy.
It may take time to achieve the keenest edge, but the results will be worth it.
7. Contrite Knight *forge 3 Stout Axes*
(thurston>Perfectly crafted! Let's make haste, to release our stranded princes from her bind.)
Ruler: Thomas, have you ever heard of Princess Sabina Faire?
OT: Oh, I should say so. An old story from back when I was a child.
Ruler: Story? What do you mean?
OT: A fairy tale. Hold on, I'll see if I can find a printing of the story.
Ruler: This is so odd... ...
OT: Found it! It's more of a poem, actually. "The Legend Of Princess Faire"!
(OT>Here, take this scroll with you. Read it when you have time.
8. The Legend of Princess Faire *take scroll* (OT>Go ahead. It's a good story, though slightly tragic.)
THE LEGEND OF PRINCESS FAIRE
Now hear the tale of Princess Faire, whose sister's loss her father grieved,
And swore that to the afterlife his other daughter wouldn't leave.
He built a magic tower stout in stone and spire and winding stair,
And at the apex did he seal for all her years the Princess Faire.
Ruler: (Could the princess in this story really be Sabina?)
.... (I'll read some more.)
There she stayed with living dolls and talking books that read themselves,
As feasts of cake and strawberries were served to her by hidden elves,
And though she wished for someone else with whom these blessings could be shared,
Each new day stretched into the next without a friend for Princess Faire.
Ruler: (A sad story. But how could she be the same person?)
(OT>That's just the first section. I have the rest of it here somewhere. I'll try to track it down.
9. Sabina's Tale PART 1*give the scroll back to Thomas*
(OT>Why are you so interested in this story, all of a sudden?)
Ruler: I'm back, Sabina. And I've brought the shiniest knight I could fine!
Thurston: Sir Thurston Allgood, at your service, milady. I shall assist thee!
Sabina: What are you planning to do with those axes?
Thurston: These axes are the keys which will release thee from thy prison of golden locks!
Sabina: Are you sure it's safe, Sir Knight?
Thurston: I art mostly sure. Worry not!
Sabina: "Mostly"? But-
(thurston>Never fear, princess. You will soon be free! The bards will tell stories of this day.
Now, let us grab this hair near the roots, and strike true!
10. Cutting It Close *chop away at Sabina's hair - consumes 3 stout axes*
(thurston>Impossible! It grows back faster than we can chop it away!)
C16 Princess Sabina Faire pg.3
IVY: Hey, hey! What's with all the gloomy faces? I heard a rumor we have a guest!
???not sure but I think I'm missing some dialog here???
Our gal seems to be having a heck of a bad hair day!
Ruler: It's pretty clear that brute force isn't going to work
IVY: I'll say! But just leave it to ol' Ivy! I just had an idea.
Sometimes when I make rawhide, Skunkupine bristles pile up in my washtub!
Ruler: I already don't like when this is going...
IVY: I use a special solvent to dissolve 'em. It'll eat through anything. Especially hair!
Ruler: Umm...
IVY: The only bad news is we have to have it sent to us. I can't make it here.
Ruler: You can't? Why not?
IVY: Well, it also melts through the bottom of my cauldron.
Ruler: Riiiiight...
IVY: Also, I need a new washtub.
(ivy>Come on, don't look at me like that. What has she got to lose?
She's stuck tight, and it isn't safe out there in the wood. Let me give this stuff a try! 11.
Solvent Solutions *ask friends, scatter red & blue petals*
(ivy>Alright, let's go bust her loose! I'm looking forward to meeting a new friend.)
OT: I was meaning to tell you, I found the next section of that poem.
I still don't have all of it, but perhaps you were interested in reading on.
Ruler: I'm definitely interested. In fact, I'm starting to suspect it's more than a fairy tale.
(OT>Here it is. Sorry it took me so long. There's so much clutter around here!
12. The Legend Continues *take part 2 of the legend* (OT>There may be useful information in it.)
THE LEGEND OF PRINCESS FAIRE, PART 2
And so the weeks turned into years, each passing day just like the last,
Throughout the tower she explored, and everywhere her gaze was cast
No door, no lock, no key- there lay no passage from her father's lair,
And so behind the unforgiving stone remained the Princess Faire.
Ruler: (Hmm...despite being in such a magical place, she wanted her freedom.)
Ruler: (I'll read some more.)
Her bedroom was atop the spire, a single window peering down,
Her eyes judged keenly, as she groomed, the fatal distance to the ground,
She saw with rope it could be done, and conjured that she'd grow her hair,
And so were filled with azure skies the eager dreams of Princess Faire
Ruler: (Amazing. She grew her hair long so she could use it to climb down somehow.)
Ruler: (That explains Sabina's hair. It can't be just a coincidence.)
(OT>Do you truly believe she could be the girl from this poem? Fascinating!
13. Sabina's Tale, Part 2 *give scroll back to Thomas* (OT>I'll try to find the ending of the poem as soon as I can!
Sabina: Who's there? I'm getting lonely out here. Please come back!
IVY: Wow, you're really tangled up, aren't you? That's a Glimmer Wood curse, alright!
Sabina: Who are you?
IVY: The name's Ivy. Me and all my pals are working hard to get you out of this mess.
I think what's in these vials might just do the trick! Skunk Solvent! A little dab on these tangles and they'll be history.
Sabina: My poor hair...after so many years of growing it out?
IVY: Here, bury your nose in these flower petals so you don't pass out from the stink.
OK, here goes nothing! I'm pouring the solvent. Everyone hold your breath.
...
Thurston: Gadzooks! It smells like a troll's undercarriage on a sweltering day!
OT: Oh dear. It really is a terrible stink, isn't it?
Sabina: For the first time, I'm sorry I left my tower.
Ruler: Is there a rule in the Knight's Code that explains what to do about a smell this bad?
IVY: Bah! Her hair isn't melting away. This curse is super-strong!
Thurston: Zounds! You mean we had to smell that for nothing?
Sabina: You all are trying so hard for me...I just want to be free so I can thank you.
But it just seems like I'm destined to always be locked away.
Ruler: Don't get down-hearted, Sabina. We won't give up.
(Sabina>Just please don't leave me alone in the woods, ok? Come talk to me?
14. Still Caged *reassure Sabina- tell her its going to be ok*
(Sabina>If you find a way out, I'll be waiting.)
Ruler to Old Thomas: Have you found the last of the poem yet?
OT: As a matter of fact, I just uncovered it a few minutes ago.
Ruler: I'm sure there's some connection between this poem and the girl in the woods.
(OT>That would be quite amazing, if true. And if its true, it's all the more reason for us to befriend her.
15. Fate Of A Princess *take part 3 of the legend* (OT>Perhaps this will contain the proof you seek.)
THE LEGEND OF PRINCESS FAIRE, PART 3
When her locks had reached a length of head to toe and back again,
She laid a foot upon the sill and faced into the restless wind,
But then the stillness was undone by echoes in the tower lair,
Her fathers voice throughout the halls: "You shall not leave here, Princess Faire."
Ruler: (In his grief, he wouldn't let her go. Sounds like he discovered her plan.)
Ruler: (I'll read some more.)
A fathers gift, her strands of gold- remembrance of her sibling gone,
Peerless but for one device upon which evening's gleaming shone:
A wizards firm and grasping hand clutched round a Magic Scissor there,
And so she leapt into the night. Made free at last, the Princess Faire.
Ruler: (That's the end. It seems she escaped after all.)
Ruler: (Hmm...a Magic Scissor...I wonder...)
(OT> Quite a tale, isn't it? 16. Sabina's Tale, Part 3
*ask about Magic Scissor - could be the key...*
(OT>A Magic Scissor? If what you believe about *our* guest is true- it could be worth a try!)
Ruler: What do you think it would take for us to make Magic Scissors of our own?
OT: Quite an interesting question! To overcome the spell on Sabina's hair...
we'd need high quality metals and enchanting materials. It would be difficult, but not impossible.
Ruler: Now we're getting somewhere!
(OT>Mithril is the purest, most magically-conductive metal I know. It's the perfect choice.
We'll need high-quality Iron as wee, and a good deal of pure Enchanter's Essence.
17. The Magic Scissors *forge the magic scissors*
(OT>The Scissors are complete! Careful- they're very sharp!)
Ruler: Sabina, we think we've found a solution.
Sabina: Scissors?! But I hate scissors! The last pair of scissors I saw-
Ruler: I know. You just need to trust me. I'm your friend.
Sabina: You're not going to cut off all my hair and keep me here?
Ruler: We may have to cut your hair. But whether you stay is up to you. Do you trust me?
...
Sabina: Yes. I do.
(Sabina>Go ahead. Cut it, if you can. I believe in you.
18. Love And Trust *have the magic scissors, cut Sabina free*
(Sabina>Oh my gosh! I'm free! I'm really, truly free!)
Sabina: Finally I'm free! I don't know what I can ever do to repay you.
Ruler: No payment needed. Rescuing people in this wood is kinda our thing
Sabina: This is an amazing place. The sights, the sounds, the smells!
Much better than my stuffy old tower.
Ruler: You don't have to worry about that anymore. You're free to go wherever you want.
Sabina: Yes, and I've decided where I want to go!
Ruler: Oh? Where's that?
Sabina: Right here! It's got everything I've read about! Castles, gallant knights, magic, danger, adventure!
Most importantly, it's got other people, to talk and laugh with. I've always wanted that.
Ruler: Well, we're glad to have you. As ruler, I hereby officially welcome you to my kingdom!
Sabina: Wow, you're royalty too?
Ruler: Sorta. Don't worry- I haven't let it go to my head.
Sabina: Well, you can just call me Sabina. I'm tired of being a Princess. It's nothing but trouble.
Ruler: Sabina, it's a deal.
So, um...where will I be staying?
Ruler: Well, we have cottages, and there are some extra rooms at the Castle...
Sabina: I see. And what is the magic word to summon your elves to serve meals?
Ruler: Umm... about that...
Sabina: Are these cottages made of marble? What sort of tapestries do they have?
Ruler: I'm afraid we don't have anything that fancy.
Sabina: Fancy? But it's quite simple! I've read plenty of books about architecture.
I can show you how to make it exactly right. From memory!
Ruler: That's ... pretty impressive.
Sabina: I had a lot of time on my hands.
(Sabina>My father used some of these building techniques to construct my tower.
They're not so difficult, it the materials can be found. Here, let me show you.
19. Strictly Ornamental *craft-ornate block & beam, magic cement-unbreakable once set*
(Sabina> Great! All the luxury of my tower, without the inconvenience of being stuck for eternity!) *unlocks adventure*
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Sabina: Hey, come look at this! I drew up some building plans for a nice cozy little cottage!
Ruler: That was fast! You're certainly not wasting any time now that you're free.
Sabina: Having my own place to call home is something I always dreamed of.
My tower was fancy and magical, but it was more like a prison.
Many nights, I went to sleep dreaming of what life would be like in my own house.
I envisioned the kitchen, the entryway, the roof, the garden?
It was nice to escape into my imagination, if only for a little while.
That's why I want to have my dream home here, in your kingdom.
Ruler: Can I, uh...see those building plans? ...
"Marble fountain in courtyard, topiary archway, second-floor spire with trellis..."
Well, it might take some time, but... wait, what's this?
"Capstone on northern foundation shall be the Heart of the Sands."
What's the Heart of the Sands?
Sabina: It's a huge ruby cut into the shape of a heart! There's only one in the world!
Ruler: And uh...you assumed we'd just have something like that laying around?
Sabina: No, but I know where it is. I read all about it the Heart of the Sands when I was a girl.
Ruler: You're pretty resourceful for someone who was stuck in a tower her whole life.
Sabina: Thanks!
(Sabina>The Heart of the Sands is buried in a shrine across the desert, to the south.
If you could send someone there, I'm sure they could find it using my directions.
20. Heart of the Sands *send knights, obtain The Heart Of The Sands*
(Sabina>That's it, the Heart of the Sands! My house will be perfect.)
Thurston: My liege! To brave the desert will be an adventure, but one peril looms for our knights.
Ruler: What's that?
Thurston: The sweltering heat! An overheated knight is in no condition to explore or fight!
Instead they will be slow, and laughed at, and called "Sir Sweaty".
Ruler: You know this from...experience, I take it?
Thurston: ... Mayhap.
(thurston>The knights would surely sing thy praises if the forges were put to work crafting suitable desert armor.
Treat the metal with Troll Essence, which will absorb the heat. 21. Overheated *forge light armor*
(thurston>This armor breathes very well. 'Tis suited to the desert swelter!)
Sabina: Time to get building. I can't wait to move in!
Once the house is ready, the first thing I'm going to do is invite everyone for tea!
It'll be my first tea party where the other guests weren't dolls!
(Sabina>Now, let's make sure to follow the plans exactly, and then place the capstone.
This is the first time in my life I've been able to have something just my own!
22. Sabina's House *place & build Sabina's House*
(Sabina> Home sweet home! This is the happiest day of my life. Thank you so much!)
IVY: I went by Sabina's house. She was just sitting there with her hairbrush, looking uncertain.
I think she's been brushing her hair for hours each day for so long...
She doesn't know what to do now that it's gone!
Ruler: Poor Sabina. Do you think we can help her?
IVY: I was thinking we could give her, her hair back!
Ruler: Really? How?
IVY: A lot of help! I wrote up a proclamation for you to read:
Ruler: "Hear ye, hear ye? by royal command all blondes must proceed to the Castle."
IVY: Hmm...I didn't realize how that might sound when I wrote it.
Ruler: Well, your heart is in the right place, at least.
(ivy>Let's send a *properly-worded* message to our neighboring kingdoms
and see if they can lend us a hand. Or a hair, rather.
23. Wigging Out *ask for 75 hair donations- for a big ol' wig!!*
(ivy>Look at this huge pile of hair! Now, I just have to connect it all together?)
Sabina: SO...I couldn't help but notice Ivy trying to secretly piece together a giant blonde wig.
IVY: Heh! Guess we're busted! I was hoping to surprise you.
Sabina: You've been so sweet to me. I should give you something in return.
Ruler: You don't have to-
[Sabina hands you bank notes worth 100,000 Coins!]
Sabina: 100,000 Coins!? I'm sorry. Is it not enough?
Ruler: It's way too much! I can't accept this.
(Sabina>Oh, don't worry. Father had a lot of coins that were kept in trust for me.
There's plenty more where that came from.
24. A Grateful Princess * accept the gift- she's loaded!*
(Sabina>As for the wig, it's probably best that I get used to my new haircut. But thank you.)
Sabina: Oh, my first visitor! This is exciting.
Ruler: No visitors back at the old tower, huh?
Sabina: Well, I did have *one*. But I don't know if it counts.
In fact, that "visitor" is why I came to the Glimmer Wood!
Ruler: Oh yeah? What sort of visitor was it?
Sabina: I used to sing at my window every night, to keep the blues away.
Sometimes, a flying creature would approach the tower and circle, listening.
It was a great winged beast with a scorpion tail, and the body of a lion!
Ruler: That sound dangerous!
Sabina: I'm sure it was. But I sensed a gentleness about it, too.
I think it was lonely and wanted to hear someone singing. Lonely, like me.
After a few years, suddenly as it has appeared, it stopped visiting.
Still, occasionally when I would sing, I'd hear a beast's cry on the wind.
Ruler: And the cry came from this direction?
Sabina: Yes. I think my old visitor is somewhere in this wood.
Here, take this. If we find him, he'll recognize you as a friend.
*Sabina gave you the [Jewelled Talon] !
(Sabina>I saw a rock spire to north that seems a logical home for a big, flying beast.
Don't worry-I'm sure he'll recognize me. 25. A Cry In The Night
*find and expand to The Forgotten Roost, go to the roost with Sabina*
(Sabina>Ah, there's the spire! Hold on tight to the Jewelled Talon.)
Ruler: It looks...there's a nest up there, but I can't see what's in it.
Sabina: Hold on, I'm going to try singing, just like I used to.
... Laaaa-la-lala. Lalala-laaaa, la-la...
[Sabina sings a mournful, beautiful song.]
ruler: I think there's something stirring up there!
(Sabina>Should I keep singing?
26. Sabina s Song *have Sabina continue her song*
(Sabina> Laa-la-la-la! La-la? Oh, something is happening! Look!)
Ruler: Something rolled off the top! It's ... an egg?
Sabina: So that's why it stopped visiting. It was building a nest?
Poor thing. Something bad must have befallen it, if it left it's egg alone.
Ruler: What should we do now? There's no way to get the egg back up there.
Sabina: Without the warmth of its mother, it'll never hatch.
Ruler: Well, we can't sit on it ourselves, but I have an idea.
We have a Magic Forge that gets pretty toasty. We could incubate it there.
(Sabina>It's worth a try! We'll build it a little crucible and keep it safe until it hatches.
27. A Mysterious Egg *use the magic forge to incubate the egg- find out what's inside!*
(Sabina>Oh, how cute! Oh! But watch out for his little stinger!) -baby manticore hatches!
Sabina: I'm going to call him "Little Manty", the Manticore.
Thurston: What's this? Monsters within our hallowed kingdom walls!?
To arms! Someone, slay that beast, quickly!
Ruler: Thurston! It's just a baby!
Thurston: But... 'tis a fearsome creature! Manticores have devoured many a knight!
IVY: Oh, come on. Look at how cute he is, poking his little tail around!
Thurston: Cute? It's about to stab thee to death!
Ruler: It looks like it's hungry.
Thurston: Surely thou art not thinking of feeding that beast!
(Sabina>I promise you, Sir Knight "Little Manty" wouldn't hurt a fly. Can't you sense the gentleness in him?
28. Little Manty *raise Little Manty to adult-feed* (Sabina>Look who's all grown up!)
End of Quest
C16 THE LEGEND OF PRINCESS FAIRE
Now hear the tale of Princess Faire, whose sisters loss her father grieved,
And swore that to the afterlife his other daughter wouldn't leave.
He built a magic tower stout in stone and spire and winding stair,
And at the apex did he seal for all her years the Princess Faire.
There she stayed with living dolls and talking books that read themselves,
As feasts of cake and strawberries were served to her by hidden elves,
And though she wished for someone else with whom these blessings could be shared,
Each new day stretched into the next without a friend for Princess Faire.
And so the weeks turned into years, each passing day just like the last,
Throughout the tower she explored, and everywhere her gaze was cast
No door, no lock, no key - there lay no passage from her father's lair,
And so behind the unforgiving stone remained the Princess Faire.
Her bedroom was atop the spire, a single window peering down,
Her eyes judged keenly, as she groomed, the fatal distance to the ground,
She saw with rope it could be done, and conjured that she'd grow her hair,
And so were filled with azure skies the eager dreams of Princess Faire
When her locks had reached a length of head to toe and back again,
She laid a foot upon the sill and faced into the restless wind,
But then the stillness was undone by echoes in the tower lair,
Her fathers voice throughout the halls: You shall not leave here, Princess Faire.
A fathers gift, her strands of gold - remembrance of her sibling gone,
Peerless but for one device upon which evenings gleaming shone:
A wizards firm and grasping hand clutched round a Magic Scissor there,
And so she leapt into the night. Made free at last, the Princess Faire.
C17 THE DRAGON EGG
===*===
Royal Proclamation!
A Dragon Egg has been
spotted at the Forgotten Roost!
Can you figure out how
to hatch it?
===*===
Ruler: I've never seen an egg like THAT before.
Maybe Thomas knows what to do with it?
OT: Oh! How thrilling! That's a DRAGON egg!
Ruler: Wait, where did it come from?
OT: I'm not sure! Dragons have not graced the Glimmerwood for years.
Ruler: Okay! Let's hatch this egg, Thomas! ...How do you hatch an egg?
OT: I've got a set of Encyclopedia Bestiary somewhere in the Library.
Ruler: Great! Let's go to the Library!
OT: No! It's a bit, ah, messy. I'll look - I'll give them to you as I find them.
(OT>I promise to let you know when I find the correct tome!
How Clean is your Library *find 10 volumes of Encyclopedia Bestiary*
OT>Here we are! "On Care And Feeding Of Dragons."
OT: It's going to take some time for me to find the right passage...
Sabina: Oh, that's fine! I know exactly what to do!
Ruler: ...Are you sure, Sabina? How do you know so much about dragons?
Sabina: It's probably not different than any other baby, and I read about babies in my books.
(Sabina>Once we're ready, this egg will hatch in no time! Hatching a Plan
*give, boil, warm* Sabina>Nothing. But we did everything right!
Thurston: Excuse the intrusion, my liege, but I heard there is a DRAGON?! I will -
Ruler: No, Thurston, you won't. Relax. It's just an egg.
Thurston: Perhaps I can be of assistance? I can crack that egg and free the Dragon!
Ruler: That would actually be pretty useful, Thurston. What did you have in mind?
(thurston>I need a net! And some Hides. Cracking the Case *hides & whisper weight net*
thurston>This will be my most valiant effort yet!
Thurston: I have crafted a landing zone for the dragon, once the egg is cracked -
Ruler: Wait, LANDING ZONE?
Thurston: Yes! We shall launch the egg in my catapult, and it will crack.
Ruler: Are you sure the dragon won't get hurt?
(thurston>That's what the net is for! Shell Game
*launch Egg -thinks it will be fine* thurston>On the count of three! One, Two -
Sabina: STOP RIGHT THIS SECOND! That poor egg!
Thurston: My lady! The shell is so strong, I am sure -
Sabina: If you're so sure, why don't YOU ride in the catapult?!
Ruler: Actually, a test might be a good idea. What would be a good substitute?
(Sabina>We need something roundish, I think... Cruelty to Cabbages
*cabbages -make sure it's safe* thurston>Okay, perhps that idea was not... sound.
Ruler: Well, that could have gone better
Thurston: I am certain I can crack the egg if you give me another chance, my liege.
I am a knight! Dragons are clearly my purview.
Ruler: Okay, Thurston. What do you need? No catapults this time.
(thurston>Hmm...My sword is getting blunt fast. Hack And Slash
*Longswords -they go blunt pretty easily* thurston>WHAT IS THIS EGG MADE OF?!
OT: I found what we're looking for! Well... Sort of.
In order to hatch the dragon, we need an incubator. And a Fiery Potion. I don't know the ingredients, though.
Ruler: There has to be a library SOMEWHERE that has the information we need.
(OT>Ask your friends to send word if they find anything in their kingdoms!
Incubation Plans *ask for Library Records* OT>We're ready now!
OT: Hmm, this is quite interesting. We need an incubator and a Fiery Potion.
Ruler: Doesn't sound too hard. What's involved?
OT: The incubator needs Golden Fleece for the nest, and Diamond Glass for warmth.
Ruler: Okay, but how do you make Diamond Glass?
OT: With a Diamond, of course. And the potion requires a Burning Ember.
Ruler: I can get a Diamond from the Deep Mine, but a Burning Ember?
(OT>Send your knights to the Desert Sands on an adventure. Raw Materials
*find large diamond-deep mine, golden fleece-sheep, burning ember-desert sands adv.* OT> We're ready now!
Ruler: Okay. Are we all ready?
IVY: I've got the recipe for the Fiery Potion up in the Potion Shop!
OT: The Magic Forge is heated and ready to make Diamond Glass.
Thurston: I'm - Um, why am I here? I am happy to serve, of course -
Sabina: We need your helmet for the incubator, my good knight.
Thurston: This is highly unusual, my lady.
Ruler: Come on, Thurston. It's not like you use it!
(thurston>I am happy to serve, as I said. A Noble Nest
*use diamond glass, golden fleece, fiery potion, borrow helmet, use dragon egg*
Sabina>It's so beautiful! Welcome to the world, little dragon!
DRAGON HATCHED!
c18 Poof & Gone
(fractured memories, stolen necklace)
Begins
Old Thomas: Oh dear... Why, I just saw it here a moment ago!
Ruler: What's wrong, Thomas? You look flustered.
Old Thomas: It seems I have lost scroll J971. I turned my back and then poof! Gone!
Ruler: Are you sure? You're pretty disorganized, maybe it's just misplaced.
Old Thomas: I hope so. Shall we check the Library and my home?
Ruler: Yes, let's!
(Old Thomas>Well, this is a bummer.. I lost my scroll! Won't you help me find it?)
Poof And Gone! Old Thomas>No luck at all.)
IVY: Hey! I saw that! Come back here, thief!
Ruler: Did you say, thief? What did the thief take?
IVY: I was making a delicious Skunkupine sandwich for lunch when someone stole my bread!
Ruler: No one steals in this Kingdom!
IVY: I guess it's time to start over.
Ruler: I'll give you a hand, it'll be fun.
(IVY>That's a bummer. Someone stole my bread.
Let's make a fresh batch for my delicious Skunkupine sandwich!
Bread Thief IVY>Maybe it's a hungry thief.)
*Hey! I'm missing some chickens!
Chickens?! Try missing a family pick-axe!
Ruler: Looks like our thief isn't just hungry. Hmm.. What's the best way to catch a thief?
Old Thomas: I know! How about we retrace their steps!
Though now that I think about it, I don't even know where they started.
(IVY>Maybe Old Thomas is onto something. let's try circling around the Kingdom for something suspicious.
Blind Leading Blind IVY> Something doesn't feel right ...)
Ruler: I'm missing the necklace I was wearing the day I arrived here ...
The Baron: Oh? You too?
Ruler: What are you doing here?
The Baron: Hah, isn't someone a wet cat. I heard the news delivered by my favorite crow. Is your Kingdom ok?
Ruler: I don't trust anyone who receives news by crows.
The Baron: Why the mean face, friend. I only want to help.
Ruler: You can help by returning back to where you came from!
The Baron: That would be the beautiful golden throne.
Ruler: ...
The Baron: Now, why don't you tell your King what you lost?
Ruler: I lost the necklace I was wearing the day you dropped me off here.
The Baron: You were wearing a necklace? What did it look like? When did you lose it?
Ruler: It's a locket that I could never open, so I stopped wearing it and kept it in my desk.
What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost.
(IVY>Baron looks like he's seen a ghostly Skunkupine!
I wonder if we can bribe him into talking a little more.
Missing Locket *maybe he'll start talking if I distract him*
IVY> Nope, he didn't t buy it.)
Ruler: Wow. You re not at all excited for expensive things? Are you possessed?
The Baron: Nothing will calm me until that necklace is found! There will be a royal decree for it!
Ruler: That's nice of you to care this much, but I'm sure it'll turn up eventually.
The Baron: Pah! It's not for you! It's for me!
Ruler: But its MY necklace. What do you want it for?
The Baron: Child, child, its best you not know. Or remember for that matter. Forget you had it.
Ruler: I don't like the sound of this.
The Baron: Stay away from that necklace, OR ELSE you'll see a side of me you won't like.
Ruler: I'm going to find it before you, just you watch.
The Baron: Not a chance! I have a grand reward for the necklace. It's as good as mine!
(IVY>Do you remember anything about that necklace? It has to be pretty darn special if he will give up gold for it!
Baron Rejecting Gifts?! IVY> No luck yet?)
Old Thomas: As your royal council I suggest we find the importance of this necklace.
Ruler: I've tried opening the locket in the past . . nothing worked.
IVY: I have the perfect potion recipe that can help us! It's a perfectly good potion it's a vitamin, pretty much.
Ruler: But ... ?
IVY: But . . it has a side effect of going into a deep sleep where you recall old memories.
Ruler: This is really complex.
IVY: Yep. You're drinking a potion in hopes of receiving the bad side effect.
Ruler: Life the Glimmerwood is never boring with you guys.
(IVY> Hey! A girl can't do it all alone! Help me out with the ingredients!
Ignore the Disclaimer *these faeries will guide you in your sleep*
IVY> I like to sip this potion every morning!)
Ruler: You sure? It smells funky.
IVY: Yep. I drink this every morning for my daily vitamins! I mean, c'mon!
Just look at my hair and skin! This is au naturale!
Ruler: I guess she looks pretty radiant. Alright. Baron! Here's to you not finding the necklace before me!
Old Thomas: Safe travels into dreamland! I'll be right here when you return from your deep slumber.
(Old Thomas>I'll be here when you wake up from your slumber!
Deep Slumber *ruler drinks the Recall Potion*
Old Thomas> Relax and fall asleep, we're here.)
*Ruler is sleeping and these are the fractured memories*
*thump . . thump . . CRASH*
(Leader: UGH! Can't you do anything right? *YOU* are more clumsy than that knight Thurston!
Ruler (dreaming): Thurston?
(Leader: They'll notice the child is missing if we don't hurry! I'll have your head for this!
Ruler (dreaming): That sounds . . familiar . . .
(knave: My King! Surely there is another way!
(Leader: Fool! There is no other way. Besides, we're not committing any crime, per say.
We're simply dropping off the child in the woods. And *I* will raise it instead. Think of me as . . the new parent.
(knave: My King! The horses are ready to go again. This rainfall is a bad omen . .
*Ruler awakens*
Old Thomas: Child! You've been sweating enough for 5 summers!
IVY: Well? What did you see?
Ruler: It was more of the same dreams I've been having. Horses. Wagons. Two people arguing. . Nothing about the locket though.
Old Thomas: No worries. I have a good feeling the Baron won't get to this necklace before we do.
. Ruler: Okay. But let's keep searching too!
(Old Thomas>I think you should take a short nap and decode this dream later. It's no good to stress about it now.
Total Recall *let's think about this later*
Old Thomas>We'll find that locket in due time. Let's set it aside for now?)
C19 Glimmergate Part 1
===*===
Royal Proclamation! Sabina saw a Lady in Red lucking around the Glimmergate.
Sounds an awful lot like her favorite fairy tale, but maybe she did see someone. . .
Lets Investigate!
===*===
Sabina: *yawn*
Ruler: What's up, Sabina?
Sabina: Don't you think it's a LITTLE boring around here?
Ruler: Not really, life in the Glimmerwood is never boring with you guys around.
Sabina: Right, but I'm talking about ADVENTURE. And HEROES. And... VILLIANS!
Ruler: Umm... I guess. But drama and action like that only exist in books.
Sabina: Uh huh. But you know where the inspiration for these great tales come from?
Real Life! Which makes them REAL stories! Have you ever heard of the Glimmergate?
Ruler: Nope. What's that?
Sabina: Come on! I have a book that's all about it!
(Sabina>Lets go to my house and read all about the Glimmergate tale!
1.Only In Fairy Tales *Tales from beyond the Glimmergate* Sabina>Lovely, is it not?)
*
Sabina: Great story, right? It has adventure, romance, and action . . All my favorite things!
Ruler: It sounds like a bedtime story for little girls.
Sabina: It's real, I promise you! Oh you must believe me!
Ruler: How can you promise that?
Sabina: When I was trapped in the tower, I saw the Glimmergate from my tiny window.
Ruler: Are you sure it wasn't something else? Like, a farmers door?
Sabina: It was THE gate, I'm sure. I also saw someone trying to enter it, but the gate was shut tight.
Ruler: Because it's not real!
Sabina: Nuh uh, because it's broken!
Ruler: I guess there's only one way to find out. I could use and adventure.
Sabina: I'm so happy you agree! Let's gather everyone, it'll be just like the tale!
(Sabina>Let's all gather up and do some acting! Stick to your roles everyone and it'll be
an Adventure just like the story!
2.Role Playing Adventure *we need a knight, an old wise man & a witch*
Sabina>Adventuring we go!)
*
Ruler: Ok, we have everyone here. Shall we explore?
Sabina: Yes! Remember your roles everyone! I m the Princess of the group, keep me safe.
Thurston: Aye! As you say my princess, stay by my side and no troll shall troll thee!
Sabina: Yes, my knight in shining armor!
OT: Lets go slow! I need to document everything we say and do in my scroll!
IVY: Oooh, careful in these woods. . OR ELSE... A Skunkupine will sneak into your hair and live there...
Ruler: Geez... ok, stay close everyone. Let's go see this gate.
(IVY> Hehehe, time to play a harmless prank to keep things fresh!
3.The Glimmergate *expand to the Glimmergate*
IVY>Sabina was right!)
*
Sabina: See! What did I tell you. It's real!
Ruler: Sorry for doubting you. This gate is massive.
Sabina: Let's go inside! Oh right, it's locked. . OPEN SESAME!
LADY IN RED: Hello, dears.
Sabina: AHH! A witch!
LADY IN RED: Witch?! You... Ahem. I'm *Lady* Greselda. What brings you here?
Ruler: Sorry about that. We're here to see if the legend of the Glimmergate was real.
Lady G: Adventurers from a Kingdom... What are your names, dears?
Ruler: These are my friends Old Thomas, Ivy, Sabina and Thurston.
Lady G: Pleasure. . to meet you all.
Thurston: Lady Greselda, if I may ask, do you know anything about this here gate?
Lady G: Do I? Only everything there is to know about it!
Sabina: Tell us all about it, please, please, please!
Lady G: Where are your manners, dear? How about you invite me back for tea first.
(OT>She's right, our Kingdom is all about friendliness.
Let's welcome her into our Kingdom and show her around!
4. Lady Griselda *She just looks a teensy bit suspicious*
Old Thomas>She seems... off somehow.)
*
Sabina: Lady Greselda is super high maintenance! She asked me all about fine clothing!
IVY: She asked me about the immortality potion too.
Ruler: Maybe she's just self conscious.
OT: She also asked me if I had scrolls related to the Glimmergate!
Thurston: She asked me about my loyalty. I told her I only live to serve thee and only thee!
Ruler: Come on guys, she looks a little... suspicious. I'm sure she's just misunderstood.
Lady G: Who is misunderstood?
Ruler: Lady Greselda! We were just talking about... what kind of snacks to prepare for you!
Lady G: Since you're asking, I would love love love something *cough* sweet!
Ruler: Coming right up, make yourself at home while we prepare it!
(Lady Greselda>Oh dear, I'm not picky at all!
But I wouldn't mind if you made me some sweets while I stroll your Castle
5. High Maintenance *pies, cobbler, lemonade*
Lady Greselda>I eat 24 small meals a day...)
*
Ruler: You don't seem to like it very much, was it too sweet?
Lady G: Heavens no! It was *cough* divine, thank you.
Sabina: Now will you tell us about the Glimmergate?
Lady G: Do you all know what lies beyond the Glimmergate?
Thurston: Nay! What dwells beyond?
Lady G: Magical creatures, mountains of jewels, swords of legendary heroes--
Thurston: Zounds, we must go there now!
Ruler: How do we open the gate?
Lady G: Ah, yes. The gate... is sealed. We need The Key of Doors to unlock it.
Maybe that Old Thomas of yours has the scroll to craft it...
(Old Thomas>Oh no, no, no. This won't do. I must hide in the Library...
I don't trust Greselda at all.
6.Beyond the Glimmergate *Key sure sounds legendary*
OT>This is a very powerful key to have!)
*
Ruler: Thomas, do you know anything about the Legendary Key Scroll?
OT: If you're asking, then yes. If Greselda is asking then no!
Ruler: Maybe she's pushy because she's as eager as we are to open the door.
OT: I don't trust her, she gives me the heebie-jeebies!
Ruler: Then will you help *me* open the door?
OT: Of course! But I still have a bad feeling about this...
Some say that's where dark and terrible golems dwell! It may be best to not find out...
Ruler: I'm sure it's fine. I'll protect you if anything happens.
OT: Ooh pooey... I read that the Legendary Key Scroll was thrown into the Dark Caves.
(OT>The Legendary Key Scroll was thrown into the Dark Caves for a good reason?
I urge you, abandon this search
7. Legendary Key Scroll *may take a few trips to the Dark Caves*
OT>This must be fate...)
*
Ruler: We have the Legendary Key Scroll, Lady Greselda! What's next?
Lady G: Child, child, this is most wonderful. You make me so happy.
IVY: Are you sure you're happy? Your face doesn't move much...
Lady G: Someone washed their mouth with Skunkupine--
Ruler: Be nice, guys. It says here the Key of Doors is a combination of all enchanted minerals.
Lady G: Yes... won't you be a dear and craft me the Legendary Key of Doors?
The Baron: Gold and rare things?! It's my lucky day. I'll just stick around and see...
(Lady G>Be sure they're crafted to perfection... or it won't do.
8. Enchanted Minerals
Lady G>Crafted to perfection... I like that.)
*
Lady G: Yes... it's all coming together wonderfully...
The next step is to craft the key using the enchanted minerals.
Ruler: I'm sure the Magic Forge crafters can help us with that.
Lady G: That is true... I noticed you have quite the s****ed craft masters in your Kingdom.
Ruler: We all work hard here in this Kingdom.
Lady G: Hard working, is that so dear?
Ruler: Yeah... why are you making that face?
Lady G: That's a smile! A smile, dear. I'm very pleased with your Kingdom.
(Lady G>Soon, soon, soon. I'll have what I desire.
9. Key Of Doors *craft the key*
Lady G>I can cry over how beautiful this key looks...)
*
The Baron: That's a marvellous key you got there.
Ruler: Baron! What do you want?
The Baron: As King of all Glimmerwood, I demand you give me the Key of Doors.
Ruler: Fat chance! This is our key, you didn't even help us.
The Baron: Aren't you becoming more and more of a brat. *grabs key*
Ruler: Hey! Give it back!
The Baron: Ahehehe... gold, jewels and marvellous things. I can taste it in between my teeth!
Ruler: He took off! Everyone, close off our gates!
(baron> Ahehehe! The Key of Doors is mine! I am the rightful owner after all.
10.Typical Baron *close the gates - ck buildings*
baron>You'll never find me!)
C19 Glimmergate Part 2
* Boooo! Get off the stage! *
Ruler: I wonder what's going on...
Sabina: What a waste of my time! This isn't a good play at all! I'm leaving!
Ruler: Sabina, what's going on?
Sabina: Excuse my terrible mood, but I just saw the worst actor ever ruin my favorite play!
(Sabina>It's so rare that I'm unhappy with a play, but this new actor they have is just awful?
Really! Go see for yourself!
1. Acting Chops *visit Theater*
Sabina>The actor looks familiar? How?)
Thee... er. Thou.. UGH to the trolls with these lines!
Ruler: Ah hah! The terrible actor is... the BARON!
No one else ever says "to the trolls with" so and so.
The Baron: So what if you found me out?
You still won't get the key from me!
(Sabina>Oh no... he's running off again! Let's throw tomatoes at him to stop him!
2.Rotten Tomato *this is kinda fun - take Key back*
Sabina>That was very unlady like of me!)
The Baron: I'm the KING! Give ME the key--NOW!
Ruler: You mean you're a big PHONY!
Lady G: ENOUGH!!
Ruler: Lady Greselda... ?
Lady G: I've had it with the people in this Kingdom. Everyone is so... wonky.
Enough with the games, I cannot stand this foolishness anymore!
The Key of Doors is mine and mine alone! HAHAHA!!
Sabina: You're no Lady! You're a bad witch! Bad Witch Greselda!
Lady G: I rather like the sound of that? yes, yes, yes, QUEEN Greselda!
Ruler: What's...what's happening to me!
Lady G: Come under my spell, child. Now... unlock this Glimmergate for me.
(OT>You must stop walking to her! Oh no, no, no... the key!
3.Monkey In The Middle *unlock the Glimmergate*
OT>What have I done?)
Lady G: Ahahahaha! Yes, yes, yes! Glimmer Golems, come to your Queen!
The Baron: Queen?! I'm the KING! These Glimmer Golems are MY subjects!
Lady G: Shut up, fool. There's no need for a King here. *zap*
The Baron: Ahh!
IVY: Serves him right.
Lady G: Witch Ivy. I should lock you away in the Kitchen, far from the Potion Shop. *zap*
Anyone else dare defy me? Your gracious ruler of all Glimmerwood?
Lady G: First order of business. Everyone is to give me a warm welcome. *zapzapzap*
OT to Thurston: Quick, while she's busy zapping at everyone, let's get to safety.
Thurston: I am at your service, Royal Council. Come, Princess Sabina, I will carry thee to safety.
Lady G: Finally! I am treated with respect and warm welcomes.
Child! Assist me in charging the Glimmergate. We must prepare for the Golems.
(OT>Oh no, no, no. Our Ruler can't stop channelling energy into the Glimmergate.
I've failed everyone?
4.Summoning the Golems *tap gate to charge*
OT> Glimmer Golems are coming... )
Lady G: Where are your royal statues? Didn't the people like you?
Ruler: I will get a statue when I deserve it!
Lady G: Nonsense, child. Here, let me show you how it's done while we wait for the Glimmergate.
Make me a glamorous statue of... me! QUEEN Greselda. You'll complete it before
the Glimmergate if fully charged, yes?
(Greselda>Yes, a beautiful hand crafted statue fit for a Queen! I should have done this long ago?
5. Ruler Must Haves *craft evil queen statue - she doesn't look this good*
Greselda> All done, child?
Greselda: I was chased out from my previous home...
Someone like me shouldn't have to run from lesser fools!
I deserve a carriage, drawn by who else but the previous ruler. Ahahaha!
Ruler: Ughh... Once I break free from this I will banish you back to where you came from!
Greselda: Hahaha, wishful thinking, child. The Glimmergate will be complete by then.
(Greselda>Why give others a chance to accept me when I can just zap them into it?
6. Wicked Ride *craft evil queen carriage*
Greselda>Hmm, where to...
Greselda: Bring me my mirror, child. I need it to tell me who is the greatest Ruler of them all.
Ruler: Yes... my queen...
(Greselda>Ah yes, you finally learned to stop complaining.
7. Mirror Mirror *place the Magic Mirror*
Greselda>Don't be shy, tell me the truth Magic Mirror.)
Greselda: Magic Mirror, tell me, who is the GREATEST ruler of them all?!
Ahahaha! Watch this, child.
*after some time an image appears on the mirror*
Greselda: NONSENSE! *zapzapzap
Ruler: It was an image of... me!
Greselda: I'll show you who is the TRUE RULER! CHILD!
Make your QUEEN something to eat. NOW!
(Greselda>The mirror is broken... now go! Fetch me something to eat!
8. On The Wall *craft feasts*
Greselda>Remember, I eat 24 small meals a day.)
IVY: Heya! I didn't know you were in the Kitchen.
Ruler: HELP ... ME!
IVY: One step ahead of ya! When she banished me here, I got to work. See?
Ruler: Thanks... great... Ivy! Help ... ME!
IVY: Alright! Hold your Skunkupines! You can thank me later for using my noggin.
Drink this and it SHOULD make you immune to the Evil Queen.
This potion took me a long time to make. I'm happy I got started early. Phew!
(ivy>Trust me, I got this! Don't worry about the Kitchen, I'll clean it up later!
9. Ivy Saves The Day *chug ivy's potion- this better work*
ivy>you're free from her spell!)
Ruler: Thank you, Ivy!
IVY: No problem! What do we do now?
Ruler: Kick the Evil Queen's butt!
Greselda: I see you're free from my spell, child. No matter, the summon is COMPLETE!
Ruler: You're going down!
Greselda: Rise my Glimmer Golems! RISE and defend your new QUEEN!
Protect your Queen from the terrible people that want to harm her!
Thurston: Zounds! My sword cannot slash these golems!
OT: Only the Night Glimmer Sword can defeat these Golems!
Sabina: Legend say that sword can only be found on the other side of the Glimmergate!
Thurston: My liege! Send me to retrieve thy sword!
(OT>This may be our only option. Thurston, gather the best knights and
travel to the Glimmergate. Go swiftly!
10. Thurston's Bravery *adventure Into the Glimmergate,
have the blade of darkness, have the hilt of darkness*
(Thurston>I have brought back the Darkness Blade and Hilt for thee!
My liege, we must swiftly craft the Night Glimmer Sword!
11. Night Glimmer Sword *craft the Night Glimmer Sword, combine the blade & hilt*
thurston>Careful with the Night Glimmer Sword!)
OT: Take caution... this is a very dark powerful blade.
Ruler: Don't worry, I'll be careful.
OT: It's not just that... This blade is known for manipulating its wielders to go into rage.
Ruler: As long as my friends are here, I won't lose control.
Let's go smash some rocks!
(OT>(dialog incomplete) it.
12. Rock Smash *beat glimmer golems, collect glimmer shards & fragments*
OT>Do not let the Night Glimmer Sword control you.)
Greselda: Fools! What do you think you're doing?
I'm the ruler now, bow down to me! Accept me as the new Queen!
Ruler: No! I'll defend my friends and Kingdom from you!
Greselda: Who needs friends when you can have power and Glimmer Golems?
*zap zap zap*
OT: Ahhh! I'm bowing against my will!
Sabina: Me too! Help me!
Ruler: I'll defeat you? ARRGHHH!
Greselda: Child, child, child, your blade can't hurt me?
You remind me of the peasants I turned into frogs!
Ruler: What do I do?
OT: The... Blade... of... Light! Retrieve... it!
(Sabina>(dialog incomplete that's beyond the Glimmergate too.
13. Allergic to Light *adventure Into the Glimmergate, have the blade & hilt of light*
Sabina>Shine bright like a diamond!
Greselda: Oh... The Blade of Light... Hahahaha! It's no match for me!
Go ahead, craft your pathetic sword and meet me by the Glimmergate.
(thurston>You can do this, my liege!
Let's kick her smelly behind and banish her from our Kingdom!
14. Day Glimmer Sword *combine blade & hilt, craft the Day Glimmer Sword*
>The Day Glimmer Sword, it's truly blinding!)
Ruler: Ready or not, I'm coming for you! Leave my Kingdom alone!
Greselda: Come to me, child. And face your failure! Ahahahaha!
(OT>If there's a will, there's a way. With the Day Glimmer Sword, nothing dark can harm you!
15. Evil Queen Showdown *Beat the Evil Queen! - she's at the Glimmergate*
OT>We defeated the Evil Queen!)
OT: Unbelievable! This will go into history! And my scrolls!
Greselda: It was going so well...
Ruler: Greselda, you are no longer welcomed in my Kingdom!
IVY: Wait! Before we banish her, we'll need her for a teensy bit longer.
We need her help to close the gate or else the Golems will keep coming!
Thurston: Aye! Don't worry, my liege, I'll stand guard over the wicked witch!
Sabina: That won't be enough! Usually when there's a villain in the story,
extra measures have to be taken! We have to keep her under spell bound shackles!
(Ivy>I guess there's no reason to NOT believe Sabina...
Let's enchant the shackles.
16. Under Key and Lock *arrest the evil Greselda*
ivy>What do we do now? )
(Update to 1.1.6 for part 3!)
C19 Glimmergate Part 3
OT: We did it! The Evil Greselda is defeated!
Sabina: This was just like the books, but better. Again, again! That was really fun guys!
Ruler: No way!
Thurston: Zounds! It's too early to celebrate, my liege!
Monsters are still poring from the gate! We must close it at once!
OT: The gate will close if we work together, but we'll need Greselda's powers as well.
Lady G: Hah! In your troll filled dreams will I help you!
(Ivy>I'm no witch but I know a thing or two about "turning people good" potions.
Let's make it for Greselda.
1. Shut the Door Ivy>How do we get her to drink it?)
Ivy: How do we trick Greselda into drinking our potion?
Sabina: Through a play! It'll be great, we'll make her believe our act!
Ivy: Ok! But no romance or high drama. Wait, maybe a high drama.
We need Greselda to believe this Emotion Potion is the Immortality Potion.
Sabina: Leave it to me!
Ruler: I can never catch a break.
(Sabina>Ok, take your places everyone! Oh this will be so wonderful!
Now, remember, high drama! We have to make her believe it!
2. Sabina's Play Debut *Rehearse at the Theater!* Sabina>Thurston... you watch.)
Ivy: Hello Queen Greselda, your glorious Majesty!
Lady G: What's with the smile?
Ivy: Remember that Immortality Potion you wanted?
Well I lied, I do know how to make it. And here it is.
Lady G: This smells like a troll. What's in it for you?
Ivy: In exchange for helping you claim this Kingdom, you must make me an apprentice.
Sabina: Ohh nooooo! Ivy! Don't betray us!
Ruler: Think of all the fun times we shared!
Ivy: Peace out, guys! This is for never appointing me as a Royal Council Member!
OT: Nothing in my scroll says how to stop someone that's immortal!
Lady G: Give me the Immortality Potion and free me!
(Ivy>She bought it! Hurry, give it to her!
3. The Grand Trolling
*Emotion Potion that is!* Ivy>We trolled her!)
Lady G: AHHHHH!!!!!!
WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME?!
Ruler: Umm... ... Ivy... ?
Lady G: *sniff sniff* Wahh! Boo hooo hoo?
*huff puff* Heh.. Haha... AHAHAH!
Sabina: This is scary! Make her stop!
Ivy: I actually have never seen this potion in action before.
Ruler: Ivy! What do we do?
Ivy: I'm sure she's fine. Let's see if she can empathize with us.
Lady Greselda, will you help us close the Glimmergate?
Lady G: Ahaha! Haha... hah... Yes, yes. Sure, my dearies.
Thurston: Zounds! She's skipping to the Glimmergate!
Ruler: and... I will never forget this day.
(OT>Swiftly, before she changes her mind!
4. Emo-tional Griselda
OT>Glorious job! The Glimmergate is sealed!)
Sabina: Huzzah! The gate is closed! But what about the evil witch?!
Ruler & OT: We should ask her why she did this.
Ruler: Greselda, why did you have us open the Glimmergate?
Greselda: I was driven out of my last home for being a witch...
Well, I am a witch, but I didn't do anything harmful!
Ruler: What happened?
Greselda: After I escaped, I'd been living in the woods alone...
I knew there were Glimmer Golems on the other side of the gate.
And I thought, if I could free them, maybe I could start my own little village.
And they'll protect me from people that want to hunt me.
Ruler: Why didn't you just ask us if you could join our Kingdom?
Greselda: I assumed all other Kingdoms were like my previous one.
Ivy: I was chased out just like you! But this Kingdom is different.
Greselda: Greed took over and I thought I could take over your Kingdom...
I'm willing to repair the damages I've caused if you'll have me in the Kingdom.
(OT>That's a shame... my scrolls say a lot of witches have been treated this way.
Ah, a sad cycle indeed.
5. No Place To Go OT>Oh dear... did anything bad happen?)
Sabina: Now that you're no longer a villain, let's change your clothes!
OT: Good idea, Sabina! Then she won't look so suspicious!
Lady G: For me... New clothes, oh my! I would love that!
OT: This is quite strange.. I'm not used to her being this... unsuspicious.
Sabina: Try this. No this! With this too!
You have to try all of this on together!
Ruler: ...
Ivy: ...
Lady G: Hello. I am Queen, ahem! Where are *my* manners?!
I am Greselda! Pleasure to meet you all!
Thurston: Zounds! Her face has movement to it now!
Ruler: *face palm* Thurston...!
(OT>What a wonderful display of kindness from the Ruler!
Maybe Sabina and I should retell this story in a scroll and spread it to other Kingdoms!
6. Fashion Police OT> I guess you can't change your taste.)
Lady G: Welcome, welcome! How do you like my home?
Ruler: Ivy? Your potion doesn't alter personal... taste?
Ivy: I guess not.
Sabina: Lady Greselda... this looks...
Lady G: You... Don't like it?
Thurston: Zounds! Is that a Troll Horn collection?
Lady G: Polished to perfection, dear.
Thurston: Fantastic! I wish I had something like that!
Ruler: Phew... nice save Thurston!
Ivy: I don't think he was joking.
(OT>Well... I guess she still like the... spooky looking decor.
Let's get her a house warming gift that's friendly looking.
7. Specific Taste *House Warming Party!*
OT> Yes to new friends!)
C20 Discovering Adamant
*BOOOM*
IVY: Ack, ack... Whooooo, that was bad!
Lady G: Oh dearie, what were you trying to brew?
IVY: I'm trying to see if I can create Adamant.
We used up all of our Adamant supply to craft the legendary swords.
Lady G: What for?
IVY: Uhh... (to fight off your Glimmer Golems?)
Lady G: What was that, dearie?
IVY: Nothing.
Lady G: Well, with two witches combined surely we can come up with the recipe!
IVY: I'm not a witch!
(Lady G>Not a witch? Hahaha! Yes, yes. Of course.
A good witch wouldn't brew this many explosions!
Anywho, let's try mixing some things together and see what we get.
Adamant Alchemy. Lady G>It seems we created a poisonous apple.)
Lady G: Really dear? A poison apple? That was a painful trip down memory lane.
IVY: It was a joke! ... Well, let's think about it for a second.
Adamant is hot to the touch, a material found deep in the mines, and very strong.
Lady G: Ah, yes, yes. We should look at the unique qualities of Adamant and
then try to replicate it. What shall we experiment with?
IVY: What's hot?
Lady G: Hot Peppers!
IVY: Rat Tails!
Lady G: Fire... dearie, did you say Rat Tails?
IVY: Sure did! Have you ever eaten one? They're spicy!
Lady G: ...
(Lady G>Red Fish are known for their spicy flavor.
I wonder if we can fish one out from our pond?
A Witch And A Half Lady G>I don't want to know, but I must ask. . .)
IVY: Don't tell anyone! That's the secret recipe in my hot sauce!
If it's good, why does it matter?!
Lady G: I suppose that is true.
IVY: Focus! What should we try next?
Lady G: Ahem! Don't you hustle me, young lady!
IVY: Sorry, I just got a little excited.
Lady G: Adamant DOES come from deep in the mines...
Perhaps we combine all the things found in a mine?
IVY: Alright! Let's get to it!
(ivy>I'm happy to have you here, Lady Greselda.
It's always fun to brew things with someone.
So, shall we visit the magic forge to melt things?
What Does It Matter?
ivy>Ack, ack. We Created Mithril! But this recipe is too volatile to be worth it.)
IVY: Adamant IS very rare. And it COULD be said to be a mythical property...
Lady G: Meaning... ?
IVY: Maybe we should mix all the things mythical and see what happens
Lady G: Manticore Whiskers and Dragon Scales?
IVY: Yup.
Lady G: You are aware, dear, that these are very rare?
(ivy>Not to worry! It is for a good cause after all.
I'm sure no one will mind us experimenting with some.
So Far Fetched.
ivy>Huh, did we just discover something else entirely?)
IVY: I think we just discovered something new!
Lady G: That glow is... mythical indeed! What shall we name it?
IVY: Mythic Essence!
Lady G: Makes sense. I like it.
IVY: We didn't discover Adamant, but this is just as incredible!
Told you the ingredients wouldn't go to waste!
(Lady G>Dear, I believe that was all luck.
Imagine our sadness if nothing came of our experiment.
Any-who, let's spread the word of this lucky discover.
Tell One, Tell All.
Lady G>And just like that, this discovery will be heard from all over! )
IVY: Glimmer Golems are tough, yeah?
Lady G: Indeed. What are you thinking of, dearie?
You ... aren't proposing...
IVY: No, no, no. Of course not! ...
Lady G: ... Well, mixing Glimmer Shards and Glimmer Fragments is an option.
IVY: Let's use that... and Mithril. Maybe the Glimmer properties will enchant the Mithril!
(ivy> I've never seen Glimmer Fragments and Shards in action before!
I can't wait to see what this will create!
Just Discovered Fire ivy>We did it! We've found the Adamant Alchemy!)
C20 Christmas Trees
Ruler: So, what are some winter tradition? I still can't remember what they are?
OT: Not to worry! You will learn thrm all by heart in a matter of time.
IVY: Yeah, don't sweat it! Just know these few things?
Hot Chocolate, Reindeers, anddd... PRESENTS!
OT: Well... ah... alright, fine. If you ere to simplify it, that would be what Ivy describes.
Ruler: I like the sound of that!
(ivy>I can't wait to open up presents! My sister Belladonna always gives the best gifts.
She gave me my very first Easy Brew set when I was a little sapling!
Surprise, Surprise! *Find the best place for the Classic Tree* ivy>What did you get from under the tree?)
IVY: Classic Christmas Trees are great, but nothing beats the Grand Christmas Tree.
Ruler: What's that like?
IVY: This is my sister's favorite holiday, so naturally she would create an elaborate tree.
Lucky for you, I know how to create one as well!
(ivy>Belladonna is a very particular lady! The Grand Christmas Tree will always hold better gifts than the Classic or Winter White Tree
It's Raining Presents ivy>I'm making it rain presents, literally!)
C20 IVY THE FORTUNE TELLER
note:listed all fortunes but dialogues incomplete
- collected by PMs from other players, update threads, and actually reaching that fortune myself.
IVY: Hey! Think of a number and I'll guess it.
Ruler: Um... okay?
IVY: Six!
Ruler: Sorry... I was thinking Eight.
IVY: Looks like I can't tell the future!
Ruler: ...Why did you think you could tell the future?
IVY: I found a recipe for a Clairvoyance Potion!
Ruler: So you took the potion to see if you could tell the future?
Ivy>No, silly! I had to make sure I NEEDED the potion before I asked you to make it!
Future Concerns *craft the Clairvoyance Potion - recipe in the Potion Shop*
Ivy>Yess! I can't wait!
IVY: Is that the potion? I'm going to try it! Oh! It's working!
Wealth comes from knowledge. When was the last time you collected from a Library?
Ruler: Wait, what happens if I collect from a Library?
IVY: I can't tell you! Fortune tellers are MYSTEEERIOUS!
*collect from library*
Ruler: Wow! That's a lot of coins!
IVY: Told you!
Ruler: Ok, I'm sold. What s my next fortune
IVY: If you want fortunes so much, then build me a Fortune Teller tent!
*build Fortune Teller Tent*
Fortunes from Fortune Teller Tent
1.
IVY: Oooh, your fortune is becoming clear to me!
I foresee a bountiful harvest of wheat in your future!
1.The Bountiful Fortune
Harvest Wheat x 15
Ivy>See? I was totally right
Rewards: Wheat harvests doubled for 15 collections.
2.
IVY: I see a hidden sparkle of wealth and bounty!
Ruler: What does that even mean, Ivy? Hidden where?
IVY: I'm a fortune teller! A girl has to have some mystery.
2.The Sparkle Fortune-check everywhere for something sparkly (Where to start?)Collect from Talinum Auranticum x 1.
Ruler: Whoa, five Gems! This must be the fortune Ivy was talking about!
Ivy>Great Job! You found it!
Rewards: 5 Gems
3.
IVY: Have you ever heard of the Skunkupine that laid the golden egg?
Ruler: ...NO?
IVY: YOU WILL.
... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... (battled 9 skunkupines )
Ruler: Maybe Ivy's just making up stories.
Let's beat up one more Skunkupine to be sure. A Golden Egg!
3.The Egg Fortune
Battle Skunkupines x 5.
Only one skunkupine will reward you with a Golden Egg x 1
Ruler: I guess I have heard of the Skunkupine that laid the Golden Egg now!
Reward: A Golden Egg (from 10th skunkupine)
4.
IVY: Ready for another fortune?
I foresee a great ruler seeking wisdom by the waters.
Ruler: Hey! I do that all the time!
IVY: Oooh, but this time will be spark-tacularly different!
4.The Water Fortune
Collect from Pond x 1 (Check the waters)
Ruler: Oh wow, look at all these Mermaid Scales!
Ivy! I think I found the *spark-tacular* fortune you were talking about!
IVY: Mermaid Scales bring great wisdom, don't forget that!
Rewards: Mermaid Scales x 10
5.
IVY: Something unexpected will fall from a tree... today!
Ruler: Something unexpected *always* falls around these woods...
IVY: Really! This unexpected surprise will make you pucker your lips!
Ruler: What?! I'm not kissing *anyone*!
Ivy>Something unexpected will fall from a tree... today!
5.The Lip Puckering Fortune (Chop down different kinds!)
(Check every tree- Chopped down Dead Tree x 3
Ivy> Unexpected, right?
Ruler: Oranges! Lemons!
IVY: Yep! They may be sour--
Ruler: And that's why I'll pucker my lips! Phew, no kissing.
Rewards: Random fruits (from Dead Tree
6.
IVY: Oh no...
Ruler: That sounds bad... what is it, Ivy?
IVY: Beware of where you step, something is out to get you?
Ruler: I should have known this good fortune streak was going to end...
Ruler; Ah! An enchanted booby trap!
IVY: Are you ok? I'm glad you dodged that and protected your noggin!
Ruler: Thanks to you, Ivy! Now... who could've set up this trap?
Well, on the bright side, we have an Enchanted Block we can repurpose for good!
6.The Booby Trap Fortune -Be careful around the Kingdom
(Enter each shop with caution!)Collect from Cottage x 1
Ivy>Glad you dodged the booby trap!
Rewards: 1 Enchanted Block
7
IVY: I foresee--
Ruler: Not another one!
IVY: But it's a good one!
Ruler: Okay, let's hear it!
Ivy>I see bags of Glimmerdust in your fortune!
7.The Glimmerdust Fortune -Where could we find Glimmerdust
(Mushrooms?) Collect from Red Mushroom Circle x 1.
Ruler: Ivy was right, this is a Glimmerdust filled fortune!
Ivy>Who knew dust could be so heavy
Rewards: Glimmerdust x 10
8
IVY: Wow, this is your best fortune yet! Are you ready for it?
Ruler: Really? What is it!
IVY: I see a precious metal hidden away, waiting to be found!
Ruler: Where, where?!
IVY: It's hiding in some place green...
8.The Precious Metal Fortune
(Where could this metal be)
Chop Fern Patch x 1
Ruler: Hooray! Our knights can definitely use this Mithril!
IVY: Good fortune, am I right?
Rewards: Mithril x 1
9
IVY: Oh no... another one...
Ruler: Is it really bad? My worse fortune yet?
IVY: Yes... Something or someone is after you, be careful!
Ruler: ... Don't worry! I'll be extra careful.
The trap was at my house last time...
9.The Other Booby Trap Fortune
(Where it could be)
Collect from Farmhouse x 1
Ruler: Ah-hah! I found the booby trap this time!
IVY: Smart cookie! You went looking for it this time!
Yep! Bad fortune or not, I'm not letting anything keep me from my Kingdom!
Now, let's repurpose this Enchanted Wooden Beam for good!
Rewards: Enchanted Beam x 1
10
IVY: I foresee the Kingdom citizens extra hyper on sweets!
Ruler: Umm... hyper? Is this a good or bad fortune?
IVY: I don't know. Tell me when you find out!
Ruler: ...
10.The Hyper Kingdom Fortune
(Where do we get snacks at)
Collect from Market x 1.
Ruler: This must be the fortune Ivy was predicting!
The chefs are on a roll! Not a burnt sweet in sight!
Rewards: Sugar x 5
11
IVY: Ooh, I see a luminous meeting in your future.
Ruler: When, when?
IVY: Not sure. But I do see lots of nature in the background when you meet!
11.The Luminous Meeting Fortune
(Visit a Garden, I guess)
Collect from Magic Garden x 1
Ruler: Whoa, the Faeries are dancing in the magic Garden!
This must be what Ivy was seeing!
*faerie: Hello. *giggles*
Ruler: Hi! Wait, don't go!
Rewards: Magic Fruit x 5
12.
IVY: I have a smell vision!
I smell something pungent coming your way.
Ruler: Er... Where?
IVY: Nope! My nostrils are sealed!
12.The Pungent Fortune
(What's really smelly)
Collect from Troll Pit x 1
Ruler: Oh wow, a stash of Troll Essence! Ivy, was this the fortune?
Rewards: Troll Essence x 5
13.
IVY: ...
Ruler: Another bad fortune?
IVY: Do not eat your next meal.
Ruler: Umm... ok. Thanks for the heads up.
13.The Malicious Fortune
(I'm starving)
Collect from Old Thomas House x 1
OT: Oh dear, lunch is going to be late.
They found poison in the soup!
Ruler: Phew, I'm glad it was discovered before anyone got hurt.
Rewards: 2 Mysterious Venom
14.
IVY: Your... Hahaha... Ok, ok. Your fortune... Hahaha!
Ruler: Stop laughing and spit it out!
IVY: I can't. I saw a vision of the funny minstrel that tells jokes between two ferns.
Ruler: So my fortune has to do with...?
Hey, stop laughing and tell me!
14. The Funny Fortune
(Is a Minstrel coming)
Chop Fern Patch x 1.
Ruler: Awesome! I found some Gems hiding in between the fern!
I thought a minstrel was going to visit our Kingdom and tell jokes...
But this is just as nice!
Rewards: 5 Gems
15.
IVY: Oh, this is a good one.
You're going to be a REAL hero and save the show!
OT: I'm quite excited for this play! Won't you come back stage with me to meet the actors?
Ruler: These props are quite realistic. Hyah!
Whoa! It just cut wood in half!
15. The Hero Fortune
(Maybe we should go watch a show)
Collect from Theater x 1
OT: Oh dear... someone would've gotten hurt badly!
I'm glad you found this prop misplacement!
Rewards: Longsword x 3
==*==
Fortunes from the 17 April 2014 Update
16.
Ruler: Ok, what's my next fortune?
IVY: Hey, do you think plants are living things?
Ruler: I think so... ? Hey, that's not a fortune!
IVY: Yeah huh! You're gonna learn today they ARE living things! You're going to run into a handful of Living Wood soon.
Ivy> You're going to run into Living Wood very, very soon!
16. The Living Wood Fortune -Where would we find living wood?
(Why is it called that anyways?) Collect from Sawmill x 1
Ivy>You just got 9 pieces of Living Wood!
Rewards: 9 Living Wood
17
Ruler: Hey Ivy, I'm ready for my next fortune.
IVY: Help me send a letter to my sister.
Ruler: Wouldn't that be, you know, weird?
IVY: Nope! Besides, you're so adorable that the clerk will make a mistake.
A pleasant mistake, that is.
(ivy>Just be natural. No! Don't go "MOoOooooO"!
*remember, be super charming to the clerk!)
17.The Clerk's Mistake Fortune
.Can you help me send this letter to my sister Belladonna
Trade with Belladonna x 1 (royal exchange)
*Trade with Belladonna: Living wood x 15, Mushrooms x 30, Rat Tails x 15
Rewards: Extra trade ticket x 1
18.
18.The Glowing Fortune
(I see Radiant Skin in your future)
Collect from Conservatory x 1.
Rewards: Floral Glow x 2
19.
19.The Mischievous Spirit Fortune
(Finish the Mystery Craft)
Craft Mystery Fortune x 1 (Workshop)
Mystery Fortune: Glimmerdust x 10, Stones x 30, Purple Dyes x 3 (20mins)
Rewards: Rainbow Pot x 1 (Random Reward?)
20.
20. Ivy's Hungry Tummy
Give Skunku-pie x 1.
Rewards: Simple Feast
-you are giving Ivy a snack so she can continue to give you more Fortunes!
This is a rare drop. Make sure you're doing "Trade With Belladonna". It may take a few more tries. Keep trading and good luck
21.
IVY: Ooh, that was yummy. Ok, back to the program.
I foresee... sharp stuff sticking out of wood in your future!
Ruler: That doesn't sound good. What else do you see?
IVY: It won't be bad. You're going to stumble across it soon!
And you'll be glad to see it! Just Stroll around the Kingdom
Ivy>Just stroll through the Kindgom! You'll run into it eventually.
21.The Pointy Fortune - Just stroll around the Kingdom
(You'll run into it when you least expect it!) Collect from Market
Ivy> See! Troll Clubs! Pointy and woody!
Rewards: 2 Troll Club
22.
Ivy: Ever had magic beans before?
Ruler: Nope. That's just a fairy tale.
Ivy: Not sure how the story goes, BUT! If you visit a
special animal you'll get some magic seeds!
Ruler: Don't you mean sell the animal in exchange for beans?
Ivy: Nope! Your fortune is totally different from the fairy tale.
Ivy>I think the story was... Jill And The Giant Bean Tree?
22. The Magic Beans Fortune
(One of these animals will give you Magic Beans)
Collect from Purple Cow x 1.
Ivy>Not really magical, but try growing them anyways!
Rewards: Dark Seeds x 5
==*==
FORTUNES From the JULY 10TH (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?70764-Castle-Story-07-10-2014-Update-Fortune-Teller-Quests), 2014 UPDATE
23.
Ivy>It's something you'll trip over when you least expect it in the Kingdom.
23.The Glimmer Rock Fortune (Let it go! You'll trip on something eventually)
Chop down Old Log x 1.
Ivy> See, told ya you won't be mad about it!
Rewards: Glimmer Shard/Glimmer Fragments per chop
24.
IVY: I'm not sure if this is hilarious or gross?
Ruler: Hilarious for who and gross for who?
IVY: Hilarious for me. Gross for both of us.
Ruler: Geez... Let's get it over with. What do you see?
IVY: Lots of smelly things will drop today. Really.
Ivy>Hey, don't look at me like that. I'll be right there to suffer through
The gross part with ya! I just get to laugh about it is all.
24.The Gross Fortune -Smelly drops?
(I hope this smelly drop doesn't come from...)Collect from ANY Cow x 1.
Ivy>Yep. Smelly fertilizer
Rewards: Fertilizer x 10
25.
Ruler: Can I get a better reading this time?
One that doesn't involve... droppings.
IVY: Hey, it's what you attract! I don't pick 'em!
Ruler: ...
IVY: Hmmm... Ahh... Uh huh...
Ruler: What do you see?!
IVY: A very SEEDY fortune hiding in the trees.
Ivy>I'm serious! I'm not rigging your fortunes. It's just he draw of the cards!
Anywho, your SEEDY fortune is waiting for you somewhere in the trees.
25.The Seedy Fortune (It's hiding in the trees!)
Chop down White Birch x 1 (Pile of Seeds per chop)
Ivy>Literally! Seed! Not the suspicious kind.
Rewards: Pile of Seeds per chop
26.
IVY: Hmm... this is fishy.
Ruler: What do you mean?
IVY: My smell-o-vision is smelling it. But the whole thing is just... fishy!
Ruler: Ivy, that makes NO SENSE at all.
IVY: You'll think so too! The fortune is waiting somewhere forgotten.
Ivy> I can't tell you EVERYTHING> A girl does gotta keep her secrets.
The Fortune is waiting for you somewhere forgotten.
26.The Fishy Fortune -Anything seem fishy?
(It's hiding some place Forgotten!) Collect from Forgotten Roost x 1.
Ivy>It's fishy right? Why was there a feast here?
Rewards: Mercury Feast x 1
27.
IVY: Ok, this one smells better, I promise!
Ruler: Better than the fish, or better than the cows?
IVY: It's not my fault your fortunes stink!
Really though, this one is different...
Ruler: If you say so...
IVY: Just follow your nose to a place that smells sweet!
Ivy>I can smell this scent all day. It's a lovely fragrance, that's for sure.
27.The Fragrant Fortune- follow your nose (Follow the Fragrant scent!)
Collect from Conservatory x 1.
Rewards: Red Petals
28.
Ruler: Hey Ivy, you look dizzy! Are you ok?
IVY: I feel fine, but suddenly I'm seeing stars!
Ruler: Did you bump your head?
IVY: No, it's your new fortune! You'll find something that shines in the dark.
Ruler: That sounds kind of spooky.
IVY: Trust me, this fortune is out of this world!
Ivy>Where is it dark and out of this world in our Kingdom?
28.The Shining Fortune - find the starry fortune
(It's some place dark!) Collect from Observatory x 1.
Ivy>Use a Wisp Lantern when exploring in the dark!
Rewards: 3 Wisp Lantern
29.
IVY: Hey kiddo, I've got some bad news... or maybe it's good news!
Ruler: Something tells me it's going to be both.
IVY: You're going to find yourself in a sticky situation...
...or maybe stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Ruler: That sounds pretty uncomfortable.
IVY: Don't worry -- it'll turn out for the best!
Ivy>Phew, I'm glad it's not me that's in a sticky situation! Because I'm always in one.
Anyways, your situation is between the rocks.
29.The Sticky Fortune - Find your sticky situation
(It's between the rocks!) Chop down 1 Small Rock Pile
Rewards: one Super Glue per chop
==*==
FORTUNES From the NOVEMBER 6TH, 2014 UPDATE (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?57458-Castle-Story-8-23-2013-Fortune-Teller-UPDATED-11-7-14)
30.
Ruler: What's up, Ivy?
IVY: Oh, not much. Just thinking about your next fortune.
Ruler: Do you know what it is?
IVY: I'm not sure. Have you ever seen a monster wearing a necklace?
Ruler: I don't think so, no.
IVY: Well, be on the lookout for one, just in case.
IVY>Don't worry, I'm pretty sure what I saw was a monster with some shiny jewellery,not a monster with a shiny weapon or fangs.
30. The Shiny Fortune -beat up Monsters
(Monsters wearing jewellery?) beat up 2 Fangbeasts
Rewards: 8 Silver Ore (4 from each one defeated)
4 Silver Ore fro
31.
So, I've got some bad news. Your next fortune is muddy.
Ruler: Please tell me you mean *unclear.*
IVY: Nope, the other kind.
I see something shiny, but it's covered in mud.
Ruler: Do I need to start digging?
IVY: I don't know -- maybe you just need to find some help.
Ivy>I *would* help, but I don't know where to start looking!
I've done a lot of digging in the dirt of my garden,
but I think what you need is a mud expert.
31. The Muddy Fortune - Find some help
(A helper who knows about mud?) Feed one pig
Ivy>A golden apple? I guess pigs know mud better than anyone!
Rewards: One golden apple
32.
IVY: Look at you -- you're all wet!
Ruler: I am? I don't feel wet. What's going on?
IVY: It's your next fortune, silly! And it's pretty soggy.
Ruler: Am I going to go swimming?
IVY: I'm not sure, but I forsee you having to dry off!
Ivy>I've got some towels waiting for you back at home--
whatever you find is going to be pretty waterlogged!
32. The Soggy Fortune
. Look for something wet x3 (Probably somewhere there's water...)
Go to the well 3 times.
Ivy>Are those trade tickets? You're lucky the ink didn't run!
Rewards: 3 Trade tickets !
*if you have over 99 Trade Tickets, you won't be able to receive more.
For players that had over 99, the Trade Ticket is not given, but extra Coins are rewarded.
33.
IVY: Hey kiddo, I've got your next fortune...
...but I don't really know what it means.
Ruler: Ivy, I feel like I *never* know what these fortunes mean.
IVY: Well, this time, whatever it is has the cows all shaken up.
Or maybe not the cows -- maybe it's just the milk.
Either way, you'll find your fortune with the animals.
Ivy>What do you get when you shake milk?
Not just a little, either -- a whole lot.
I'm going to try it while you see how the animals are doing.
33. The Churned Fortune - Go check on the animals 2x
(Where you get milk!) Collect from stable twice.
Ivy>Looks like we both ended up with ice cream!
Rewards: Ice cream
34.
IVY: Hey there! How do you feel about fruit with fuzz on it?
Ruler: Does... anyone like fruit with fuzz on it?
IVY: I don't know, but that's your next fortune.
You've got some really fuzzy fruit...
...and you look pretty happy about it!
34. The Fuzzy Fortune - Look for fruit x10
(Fruit with fuzz on it?) Pick 10 strawberries.
Ivy>Those strawberries look just fine now that you took the wool off!
Rewards: 10 Wool
35.
IVY: *Achoo*
Ruler: Ivy, was that you sneezing just now?
IVY: Sure was! Gosh, I just got a peek at your next fortune...
...and between the dust and the pollen, I've been sneezing ever since!
Ruler: Should I be seeking my fortune in the castle's attic?
IVY: I don't think so -- if I were you, I'd check out the flowers.
Ivy> *Achoo* This sneezing is just too much!
If you look at plants with pollen, you'll find dust there, too
--hopefully you won't sneeze as much as I do!
35. The Dusty Fortune - Look for the right plants
(The same color as what you're looking for?)
Collect 5 times from the flower "rocket larkspur".
Ivy>Glimmerdust is my favorite kind of dust!
Rewards: 5 Glimmerdust
36.
IVY: Ooh, I'm jealous of your next fortune!
Ruler: Really? How come?
IVY: Because it's going to be so tasty!
Ruler: Tasty in the way anyone would like, or tasty in the way you like?
IVY: What's the difference?
Just look for your fortune in a place you'd find food!
Ivy>I don't know why nobody in this kingdom likes to explore new kinds of food!
Maybe once you find your fortune, you'll change your mind about what you like!
36. The Tasty Fortune-Seek your fortune
(In a place you'd find food!) collect from Tavern 1x
Ivy>Spicy food is the best, you'll see!
Rewards: Spicy Feast
==*==
Fortunes from January 29, 2015 update (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?77884-Castle-Story-1-29-15-Update-Fortune-Teller-Quests)
37.
IVY: The Fates have granted me another glimpse into your future!
Ivy: I see someone important... Coco? Is that her name?
Ruler: I don't know anyone named Coco.
IVY: Oh, you WILL. Maybe. This is an imprecise science.
Ruler: What will this mysterious woman do?
IVY: Not sure. All I know is that she'll put some pep in your step.
[I]Ivy>You just need to find this Coco woman! I hear she might be around the crops... not sure why.
37. Hot Coco Fortune - Find 'Coco'
('Coco' is a pick-me-up) Harvest 15 cocoa.
Ivy>Cocoa! That makes a lot more sense.
Now we can drink some Hot Cocoa for an energy boost!
Rewards: "a boost in energy" while harvesting Cocoa.
*collect 1 energy each collection (15x)
38.
IVY: I've heard the whispered voices of fortune, and they tell me BEANS are in your future!
Ruler: Um... beans? I guess that's OK.
IVY: Yes, beans! But not just any beans. FANCY beans. The beans of kings!
Ruler: Do kings eat a lot of beans?
IVY: How would I know? You're the ruler around here.
Ivy>Beans *are* a magical fruit, so it'd make sense that Kings would enjoy them so much. Do beans grow on trees?
38. Beans, The Musical Fruit Fortune - Look for 'Beans'
(There's bound to be beans somewhere!) Chop down any 3 trees.
(the Fancy Beam drops at the last cut of each of the three trees you need to chop)
Ivy>Oh, Fancy Beams, not beans! I guess beans aren't in your future.
That's a bummer.
Rewards: 3 Fancy Beam
39. Stubborn Rubble Fortune
Chop an iron rich rock.
Rewards: adamant
Ivy> ??? A "troll club" and going where the trolls hang out...Fighting.
40. The Troll Troupe Fortune
Collect from troll pit three times.
Rewards: a troll club at each collection
41. Fortunate (For Some) Fortune
Collect from the Marketplace 3 times.
Rewards: a woven cloth
(each collection from the Market Place should reward the Woven Cloth...)
42. Lipstick on a Pig Fortune
-Collect from a regular pig 4 times.
Rewards: 1 sugar each time.
confirmed drops from the plain pink pig.
(because I like it, quoting KishmishPls
" It's nothing quite so nefarious
These pigs are just so temerarious!
They like to go questing
But while they are resting
You may find a pig- that's hilarious!
"KishmishPls, you've gone quite insane!"
"Are you sure you're not out of your brain?"
Dear players, I'm sure
That Advent'ring's the cure
If pink piggies are causing you pain! "
List of Fortunes Post #3 in the HUB
http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?75916-THE-HUB!-Building-Guide-Inventory-Guide-amp-Game-Help&p=1043994&viewfull=1#post1043994
Please update your game to 1.3.1 to see the fix for the Fortune goals where the dialog does not appear and only see the goal in your Kingdom Goals list.
C20 Fruit Crate Trade
Complete this quest line to unlock a new trade in the Royal Exchange called: "Trade With The Fruit Farmers"
- "Trade With The Fruit Farmers" drops a variety of fruits including Apples, Oranges, and Lemons and has a chance of dropping a Golden Apple.
The Baron: *humming a tune*
Ruler: (The Baron skipping and whistling. This can't be good...)
You're too happy. Who did you steal from this time?
The Baron: Always hostile, are we? Don't you recall?
I come by to inspect your Kingdom when you least expect it.
Ruler: Everyone is happy and well. You can see your way out now.
The Baron: Nonsense! As a dedicated King I get in the trenches and do the work myself.
I can't just accept word of mouth to be true! No, no, that would be atrocious!
Ruler: (Yeah, you will do the work when it comes to taking things that aren't yours.)
(baron>If you must follow me around like a loyal hound, why not?
I am going to inspect your architecture, produce, and... gold supply. Don't mind me.
Micro Managing *visit deep mine, cathedral, conservatory, amphitheater, tavern, jeweler*
baron> Ooh, what's this? How come I don't have this in MY Kingdom?!
The Baron: And what. Is. This?!
Ruler: It's just umm... a regular ol' garden!
The Baron: I've been spending time with a great wizard, you know.
This isn't just ANY garden. I feel a magical presence coming from this garden.
Ruler: (I thought I could fool him...)
The Baron: Of course, a simpleton like you wouldn't know.
Ruler: ..
The Baron: Ah, WHAT WASTE! Such a shame I can't move this garden closer to me...
Tell me sweet heavens, what have I done to deserve this?!
Ruler: Don't be so dramatic.
The Baron: Heaven, shmeaven. I believe in making my own destiny. Take it in my hands. Heheheh...
Ruler: Why do you always look at me like that when you talk about forging your own destiny...
The Baron: Nothing! Now. As your living King, I demand a picnic thrown in my honor at this magical garden.
(baron>Ah, but before we get to the fantastic picnic you're going to host in my honor, I demand a tour.
I want to immerse myself in the garden's magical fields.
What Gold Can't Buy *tour the magic garden* baron>Pah! My spells aren't any stronger.
IVY: Duh! Your technique stinks, Baron. Being in a magical field isn't going to make you better.
The Baron: What poison you hurl! I think somebody needs to be turned into a tree again.
Ruler: If you're going to continue being nasty, you're going to get escorted out.
The Baron: For my picnic I want a grand feast. Go on. These meals won't cook themselves.
Ruler: ...
(baron>I want delicious stew, soup, and steak. Oh, and don't forget the dessert.
Won't you be a dear and prepare it? Your precious King can't rule on a ravenous stomach!
The Extravagant Picnic *give-tomatoes, prime cuts, hearty stews, carrots, cabbages, hot peppers*
baron>Simple, yet delicious fare.
The Baron: *smacking his lips*
Ruler: Is it to your liking, *cough* your highness?
The Baron: Quite. *licks fingers*
IVY: (I just lost my appetite.)
Ruler: (Me too.)
Are you ready for dessert? You eat that with a fork. Just thought I'd let you know.
The Baron: I've grown quite bored of cakes with decadent designs. I own the best pastry chefs. Just thought I'd let you know.
Ruler: ...
The Baron: I fancy something the simple peasants make. You know, the simple pie topped off with fruits, with a little cream on the side.
Ah, the days of my youth. Of course no one can make it as well as my dear old mother.
Ruler: We're low on fruits.
The Baron: Make it happen.
IVY: I'm sure the local farmers will trade us something for the fruits.
(ivy>If we trade the local farmers something they don't have, I'm sure they'll gladly shake down their fruit trees for us!
A Kings Appetite *trade - royal exchange* ivy>Look at that, a crate of fruits!
(NOTE> the name of trade here & trade at exchange different
The Baron: Splendid! That wasn't difficult now was it?
Ruler: That's because you didn't do any of the work.
The Baron: Who cares how it happens? As long as it gets done, that's all that matters.
I'm growing impatient. Where is the dessert I requested?
Ruler: It's going to take some time to bake. Maybe your amazing wizard can magically conjure the pie for you.
The Baron: Why would I task my great wizard with such mundane tasks? That's what you're here for!
(baron>A King gets what he wants, when he wants it. The stench here is becoming unbearable.
Get this done swiftly before I lose my appetite. As His Highness Commands *give apple pie & orange cobbler*
baron>You've paid your duties to the rightful King. I'll be back again!
C20 Spooky Flight (Glimmerbat)
===*===
Royal Proclamation!
In celebration of the spooky holiday,
Old Thomas has something he wants to show you!
===*===
OT: Ah, there you are! Do you know what time of year it is?
Ruler: Hmm... Trick or Treat time?
OT: Close, but not exactly!
Every time around this part of the year,
Glimmerbats leave the Ancient Vaults!
Ruler: Glimmerbats? Sounds dangerous, should we do something?
OT: Not at all! They're friendly creatures. Come take a look see through my telescope!
(OT>No reason to worry. Come along. You'll be able to see them better from the telescope above my home!
Spooky Flight OT>They're frugivores! That means they eat fruit!)
OT: They're marvellous creatures, are they not? Frugivores, too!
Ruler: Are you sure they aren't blood suckers?
OT: Very sure! When I was a boy I always wanted one as a pet.
But I was told I can't... Our small town saw bats as a witches' best friend.
Ruler: Well, if you say they're friendly, I think you should have one as a pet.
OT: Really? Let me show you all my plans! I've documented so much on Glimmerbat care!
(OT>I am beyond the Glimmer Moon! I can't remember how old I was when I wanted a pet Glimmerbat...
10 years old? Oh my... I can't even imagine myself being 10!
Childhood Dreams *Spook-tacular!* OT> I used to think I'm the Batman!)
Ruler: Ok, let's build the home... here! What are our first steps, Thomas?
OT: First we must get this area cleared out and then we can start building the fencing!
Ruler: Sounds easy enough.
IVY: Did I hear a Glimmerbat Habitat?
Ruler: Know anything about them?
IVY: I had many pet Glimmerbats in my last Kingdom! I'll give you guys a hand!
(ivy>The more the merrier! This is going to be one lucky Glimmerbat.
Let's gather some starting materials. One Lucky Bat ivy> It's looking better!)
Ruler: Doing things as a group speeds up the process for sure!
OT: Yes, yes, the more the merrier!
IVY: Well, what's next, Thomas? Speak now or I'm going to build it my way!
OT: According to my scroll, we need to build the fencing now.
Ruler: Can't they just fly out... ?
OT: Oh.. I forgot...
IVY: It's ok. We can train them to fly home!
(ivy>Oh, Thomas. It's ok, we'll build the fencing even if it's just for show!)
On The Fence ivy>Silly Thomas! Bats can fly!)
IVY: How do you like it? Anything at all like your childhood dreams?
OT: Yes! But even better! Thank you!
Ruler: What's next, Thomas?
OT: Let's see. My scroll says a cave will keep a Glimmerbat happy and healthy!
But not just any cave! It must be made out of Spooky Glimmer Rocks!
Ruler: Sounds spooky... where do we find those at?
OT: I've overheard the Knights talk about seeing some in the Ancient Vault!
(ivy> Time to go on an Adventure for some rocks. Sounds like Thomas, yeah!
Spooky Glimmer Rocks *Found some Spooky Glimmer Rocks* ivy> I love it when a plan comes together!)
Ruler: We're all done!
OT: Yes! All that's left is the Glimmerbat!
IVY: I know just the place to get one. The Ancient Vault houses lots of em?!
OT: Oh? it's too scary for someone like me to venture into...
Ruler: It's ok, I'm sure our brave knights will help us!
IVY: Yep. And then we place the little fella in here.
OT: I hope he'll be happy with what we made!
(ivy>We're almost done! Let's catch a Glimmerbat and place him in this habitat we built!
My Little Bat ivy> So which fruit does it like?)
IVY: D'aww, you're adorable! Yes you are! You know that?
Ruler: So, what are you gonna name him?
OT: Ah! I haven't though about that part...
Ruler: Is it written on your scroll somewhere?
OT: Nowhere... I guess I was too wrapped up in the planning...
IVY: Well, make one up!
OT: How about... Apolly!
(ivy>Apolly it is! I wonder what his favorite fruit is... )
Apolly, I name You! ivy> We should train him to fly back home... )
C20 Harvest Pergola
Old Thomas: As Ruler of this Kingdom, you have to make a big announcement
for how we'll be celebrating this year's thankful holiday.
Ruler: Umm... I don't remember much of my past. What normally happens?
IVY: We celebrate our friendships with lotsa food!
Ruler: I like that. Let's continue that tradition!
OT: Perhaps we can celebrate it with a Harvest Pergola.
We can all gather around, eat, talk, and be merry!
(ivy>The Harvest Pergola will be a grand way to celebrate.
Ooh, can I be on the decorating committee?
I also wouldn't mind being on the cooking committee either!
Harvest Pergola *place & build the Harvest Pergola - lots of food coming soon!*
ivy>Decorating committee it is!
IVY: Ooh, you know what would be special? Let's feast outdoors and enjoy nature!
Ruler: I like that. Change of scenery from our usual feasting hall in the castle.
OT: Since we're deciding on the floor plan, might I make a suggestion?
Ruler: Sure thing! What is it?
OT: A fireplace to keep us warm. My old bones won't last long if we're to celebrate outdoors.
(OT>My scroll says that Fire Bricks are the best material to use for a fireplace.
I'm positive we have a reserve in the Ancient Vaults. Time to pull them out for the winter months!
Teeth Chattering *adventure to Ancient Vaults - fire bricks* OT>Splendid! Fire Bricks hold heat much longer!
Ruler: Oh wow, these Fire Bricks are hot!
IVY: Yep and they haven?t even been in the fire yet!
Ruler: We'll be warm for sure then.
IVY: And be able to have a conversation without our teeth chattering!
(ivy>That's for sure. Can you imagine how our conversation would go?
P-p-p-p-pa-s-s-s-s-s th-e-e-e-e-e... well, you know how it goes.
Getting Hot In Here *upgrade to lv.2 - lets build the fireplace*
ivy>Who wants to light the fireplace?
Ruler: With the fire going, it'll be easier to build our pergola. What's next?
OT: We'll need the blueprint for the four columns we plan on having.
Ruler: Don't tell me. You can't find the column scroll?
OT: Ho ho! Quite the contrary! The bandits took it from us awhile back when we weren't watching.
(OT>I was excited because I can finally say I didn't misplace the scroll!
But I realize we're in a worse off predicament... I hope our knights can get it back for the roaming bandits!
Traditional Column Crafting *adventure to find Roaming Bandits -get the blueprints*
OT>We got our Column Blueprint back!
OT: These are gorgeous! Let's get them in place.
Ooof... we're going to need some help!
Ruler: I'll ask our knights for help!
(OT>Silly old me. There's no way we could get these massive pillars in place.
Four Pillars *upgrade to lv.3 -set the columns* OT>I say we set up the furniture next!
IVY: Hey, hey, hey! I'm on the decorating committee!
Ruler: No Skunkupine decoration!
IVY: I know, I know. I was thinking of going with the column's theme.
(ivy>If I were on the cooking committee, I would prepare Skunkupine everything!
Just kidding. For decorations, let's go with beautiful lush flowers.
Decorating Committee * craft some Ancient Flowerpots*
ivy> One for each pillar!
IVY: So, how do we get these flowerpots up there?
Ruler: Beats me.
IVY: I know! Let me climb on your back. We can be the super tall duo!
Ruler: I'll be right back with the ladder.
(ivy>Hehehe, that was my way of telling you to get the ladder because I don't want to do it.
One Each *upgrade to lv.4 - then we're done* ivy>Who's hungry?!
Ruler: I would like to make a toast, to all my wonderful friends!
Thank you for all the fun times! I'm thankful to have you all in my life!
Old Thomas: Hear, hear!
(ivy>Let's eat! I'm starving! Thankful for Friends! *feast at the Harvest Pergola*
ivy>Ahh... I ate too much.)
End of quest
C20 Jousting Arena
Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the Kingdom
Jousting Arena (cool thing about this asset is that it'll change visually when you update it)
& Aggwynn joined the TeamLava Forum discussions!
[Old Thomas talks to Ruler]
OT: Hello! Would you be interested in helping me with something?
Ruler: Of course! What do you need?
OT: In honor of our Kingdom's One Year Anniversary, I think we should do something!
Ruler: Wow, one full year has gone by! What did you have in mind?
OT: I would like to sketch you showing off your beautiful sword for our history scroll!
Ruler: I actually just swing it around wildly, but ok, let's do it!
(Ruler>Let's beat up a monster hiding in our crops so Thomas can sketch us!
One Year Anniversary *beat up monster* Ruler>That's how it's done! )
Thurston: Splendid display of swordplay, my liege!
Ruler: Thurston, I'm actually not trained. I call it... focused swinging!
Thurston: This can't be true! Surely you're jousting me!
Ruler: You mean, joshing you?
Thurston: Speaking of jousting, wouldst thou grant me the permission of throwing a jousting tournament in your honor?
Ruler: Great idea, Thurston! But let's make it a friendly bonding tournament for our Kingdom's One Year Anniversary!
(Ruler>Let's approve Thurston's great idea!
Just Jousting You! *Request Approved* Ruler>There we go! )
IVY: A Jousting Tournament? Did I hear that right?
Ruler: You bet!
IVY: I remember attending one back in my last Kingdom.
Ruler: Really? I've never seen one before. What's it like?
IVY: Well, I didn't exactly see it. They kicked me out for having a Skunku-pie in the stand.
Ruler: Yeah... let's make you a hearty feast to enjoy during the tournament instead.
(Ruler>Let's make a hearty feast for all to enjoy while watching the tournament!
Preparing The Heart Ruler>Hooray! Food and drink for all!)
OT: I overheard the Chefs talking as fast as the chop about a Jousting Tournament!
Ruler: What were you doing at the Kitchen? Were you trying to hide snacks in your robe again?
OT: I tried to, but they caught me...
Ruler: Oh Thomas, you know you can't have too many strawberry shortcakes!
But yes, there is a tournament that Thurston is leading the efforts for.
OT: How grand! Even more grand if we follow the building instructions found in scroll J872! Now where is it...
(OT>Scroll J872 should be at my house. Come, come, let's locate this Grand Jousting Arena blueprint.
Rumor Has It *ruler finds scroll* OT>What great eyes you have!)
OT: Maybe I should eat more carrots and less strawberries. Better for the eyes they say!
Ruler: I think so too. And they're just as sweet!
OT: Yes, yes! Not, let's unroll this scroll and start the preparations for this grand Jousting Arena!
I haven't been this excited since we build the Library!
Ruler: Something more interesting than a Library? Now I have to see this blueprint!
(OT> Gather the materials we'll need from various craft masters in our Kingdom! Hurry, there is no time to lose!
Thomas' Grand Blueprint OT>Great job! Now, let's see here...)
OT: Oh dear...
Ruler: That doesn't sound good. What's wrong?
OT: I don't understand the blueprint as well as I thought.
Ruler: That's ok. I'm sure there are craft masters at the Tavern that can help us.
OT: The Tavern folk are a rough and loud bunch, it's no place for someone like me.
Ruler: Don't worry, Thomas. If we come bearing gifts of things they'll like, I'm sure they'll hear us out!
(Ruler> I don't know much about crafter etiquette but I do know it's always polite to have a gift when asking for a favor!
Tavern Etiquette Ruler>Now everyone is happy!)
OT: How did you negotiate like that? Most wonderful display of rulery-ness!
Ruler: Umm... Is that even a word, Thomas?
OT: It is now!
Ruler: Ok, I'll take it. Thank you.
OT: I suppose that's all we can do for now. I hope everyone else's preparations are ready too!
Ruler: I hope so as well! I'm excited for my first Jousting Tournament.
(Ruler>Now, the waiting game. Jousting Materials List
*waiting for everyone else to be ready* Ruler>*tick-tock-tick-tock*)
IVY: You wanna know what realllllly gets a crowd going?
Ruler: What?
IVY: Sugar!
Ruler: A hyper and happy crowd sounds like a good idea!
IVY: We can use this recipe I have. It'll keep everyone bouncing off the walls for days!
Ruler: I think Ice Cream will do just fine, Ivy.
(Ruler>Let's prepare some Ice Cream for the crowd. A sweet and refreshing dessert!
I Scream For Ice Cream Ruler>We all scream for ice cream!)
IVY: We got a Hearty Feast as our main course and Ice Cream for dessert.
Ruler: Think it'll be enough?
IVY: Maybe not, but I know a bite of Skunku-pie is super filling!
Ruler: Ivy!
IVY: Alright, alright. One of these days I'll sneak it past you and you'll say "Yes, Ivy! I would love a slice!"
Ruler: Not a chance!
(Ruler>Let's check with Thurston and see if he needs anything else.
Skunku-pie Free Event * on way to Thurston's fort* Ruler>I hope he's not overly stressed out!)
[at Thurston's Fort]
Thurston: My liege! What brings you here?
Ruler: We're here to help you with the tournament preparations!
Thurston: There's no need for you to help!
For rule 42 of The Knight's Code states: "No Ruler shall aid in any heavy duty lifty work!"
Ruler: We already have everything done.
Thurston: Ah! Why! You shouldn't have.
Thank you. Thou art the most graceful ruler I have ever met.
(Ruler>Hand off the food and dessert to Thurston! Jousting Food List
*waiting for everyone else to be ready* Ruler>*tick-tock-tick-tock*
Ruler: Ok, let's go down the list and see what we got.
OT: We have the materials for construction and the blueprint for the grand Jousting Arena ready.
IVY: I got the food ready to go too!
Ruler: Great! Thurston? Shall we get this started?
Thurston: Aye, my liege!
(Ruler>Preparations are all ready to go! Let's plan our Jousting Arena!
Putting It All Together Thurston>I'll do my best! )
Thurston: Huzzah! Now we can begin the best part! Construction!
Ruler: Hooray! If we all work together we'll get this Jousting Arena built in no time!
Thurston: Indeed, my liege! Rule 43 of The Knight's Code states:
"All brave knights must work day and night until the ruler's request has been fulfilled!"
Ruler: Geez... let's not do that. Attention all! No one is allowed to work "day and night"!
Thurston: Rah Rah! To That!
(Thurston>Even though the ruler has gratefully exempt me from my knightly code, I won't disappoint!
The Jousting Arena *getting ready for some fun!*
Thurston: I have a request!
Ruler: What is it, Thurston?
Thurston: May I joust in your honor?
Ruler: Sure! That would be great!
Thurston: Wow... that was... easy. Usually I'm rejected for these sorts of things.
Ruler: Not here! You're the best knight in all of Glimmerwood!
Thurston: Thank you for the kind words.
(Thurston>I, Sir Thurston get to joust in honor of the Ruler!
I'll need armor that will allow me to move swiftly!
For Glimmerwood! *Armor ready* Thurston>I won't fail you!)
Ruler: What's wrong Thurston?
Thurston: ...
Ruler: ... ?
Thurston: My deepest apologies, my liege. It seems to be I have the case of cold metal feet!
Ruler: You mean, the case of cold feet? Hey, where are you running off to?
(Ruler>I don't think he realized he's not that fast with all that armor on him.
Cold Metal Feet * at the Tavern* Thurston>I'm afraid I may embarrass you. )
Ruler: Thurston! Why did you run off?
Thurston: Deepest apologies, my liege. I can't fulfill the great honor you have given me to fulfill the great honor?
Ruler: I think you had one too many root beers.
Thurston: Nay! For rule 500 and 72 of The Knight's Code states:
"Every Knight may have as ma-many rooty-beers their shiny heart so *burp* desires!"
Ruler: Even that rule sounds like it had one too many root beers.
You'll do fine! If you do your best, that's all that matters to me.
(Ruler>Poor Thurston, let's cheer him up.
Rooty Beers *take away the root beer from Thurston*
Thurston>Woe is me.)
IVY: Poor Thurston. He needs a chill potion. Or two.
Ruler: Do you have a recipe for that?
IVY: Sure do! You want me to make it?
Ruler: Is it made out of Skunkupines and Trolls?
IVY: You bet! I'll use only the best ingredients if that's what you're worried about.
Ruler: I feel bad, but maybe it'll do him some good. Can you make it while I give him a pep talk?
(ivy>Some of this and that. But don't forget the sugar! We need it to mask the smell!
Chill Out Potion ... rat tails, troll essences, and lots of sugar*
Ruler>Pee-ew! I hope the sugar helps!)
IVY: Alright! Now *I'm* excited for this tournament.
Ruler: Are you sure it has nothing to do with this "Chill Out" potion you're about to make?
IVY: Okay... maybe just a bit. A teensy bit. But really! It's about the tournament.
Ruler: Uh huh.
IVY: If it weren't for the tournament, I wouldn't be able to make this potion. So... yeah!
Ruler: I guess that logic works... why not!
(Ruler>Let's brew this at Ivy's House since we kinda don't want to contaminate our kitchen!
Souspine Chef Ivy *brewing at Ivy's Hut* ivy>He won't suspect a thing!)
IVY: Wait! You're going to need to dress us as a tough smelly knight.
Ruler: What? What will that do?
IVY: I don't know. Pretend to be this super duper knight and get him to drink the potion!
Ruler: A trick in a trick. Who have I become.
*Clink Clank* This suit of armor smells so bad...
Smelly knight: You thar, brave knight! Why the long helmet?
Thurston: Dear knight, I am sad to inform you that I am no knight.
Smelly knight: RARR! How do you mean, you are wearing armor... are you not?
Thurston: I may as well be naked and booted! The ruler deserves a more fearless knight... like thee!
Smelly knight: Non-sense. Take this here potion. Strength of... uh... 300 Knights!
Now chug this and go! Your... liege... is waiting.
Thurston: Say it isn't so! Surely no such thing exists!
But you look tough... tougher than me. Here goes nothing... 3,2,1, bottoms up!
(Thurston> Tilt head fully back and chug, you say? Aye!
300 Knights
Thurston>BLERGHH! WHAT IS THIS? )
IVY: I uh, forgot to tell you. A common side effect is fainting from the smell.
Ruler: Ivy! How can you forget that! THURSTON! ... Oh! He's waking up! THURSTON!
Thurston: I feel... STRONG! And FEARLESS! RAH!
Ruler: How are you feeling?
Thurston: My liege! Come watch me hustle everyone off their mount!
IVY: Yay! Yay! Let's go!
Ruler: He chugged a Skunkupine potion, fainted, and now he's off to joust. I guess this potion works.
(ivy>Whoo hoo! Let's go watch him joust in your honor!
The First Match. Thurston> Did you see me?!!)
OT: My! What a splendid display of knightly-ness!
IVY: Great job, Thurston! Do you feel... off anywhere at all?
Ruler: Ivy! There are more side effects?!
IVY: Shouldn't be!
*Do-Do-Do-Doo!* What a stupendous show of determination!
We're in the process of making it tougher, stay tuned!
(Ruler>It looks like they're making it tougher for the next round.
Let's take a breather while it's being renovated.
Intermission One *look, it's different now that it's renovated!*
Ruler>Sweet, look at that!)
*Do-Do-Do-Doo!* And we're back! All brave jousters, please report to the arena!
Ruler: Hooray! You ready, Thurston?
IVY: You sure you're all right?
Thurston: Thank you for your deep concerns, but I assure you I am fine. I feel as sharp as mightily steel!
Ruler: Ok. Let us know if you feel funny.
*Do-Do-Do-Doo!* Spectators, please take your seats! We will begin soon!
(OT>Look at that entrance! Hooray, Thurston!
The Second Match.
ivy>Whoo hoo! You got em', Thurston!)
Ruler: Congratulations! I saw everything, you were amazing!
Thurston: Thank you. If it weren't for your loud cheering I wouldn't have won!
OT: Your riding style reminds me of the great Sir Knight Wren from the legends in my scrolls!
Thurston: I am unworthy of such kind praises, Sir Thomas!
IVY: Shhhs there's an announcement!
*Do-Do-Do-Doo!* Once again, Sir Thurston showed us all how it's done!
But, let's not get ahead of ourselves! We got one final match to go! Hang tight!
(ivy>Final round coming up! Are you sure you don't want a bite of this Skunkupie?
Intermission Two *arena's even more robust after renovations! Ruler>Whoa, that looks tough!)
*Do-Do-Do-Doo!* Ladies and Gentlemen of Glimmerwood, are you ready?!
Please return to the Jousting Arena, you won't want to miss this!
Ruler: Hooray! You ready, Thurston?
IVY: Remember, you're as slick as that Knightly Knight guy Thomas spoke of!
OT: Ah! You mean Sir Knight Wren!
IVY: Yeah, him! Just be him! But with the strength of 300 other knights!
*Do-Do-Do-Doo!* Ladies and Gentlemen of Glimmerwood! Make lots of noise!!
(ivy>Final round! Quick, let's make up a cheer for him!
The Final Match *cheering on Thurston* Ruler>You did it, you did it! )
Ruler: He won! He won! Congratulations, Thurston!
*Do-Do-Do-Doo!* Ladies and Gentlemen of Glimmerwood!
We declare Sir Thurston the CHAMPION of our first Jousting Tournament!
Thurston: I couldn't have done this without the blessings of the great ruler!
IVY: D'aww... isn't that adorable.
*Do-Do-Do-Doo!* And this concludes our One Year Anniversary celebration!
Thank you all for your support!
Thurston: Me! A champion! This is unreal, thank you for believing in me!
OT: For the following week, everyone will call you Champion Thurston!
(OT>Today is a glorious day! This event deserves a spot in the royal archives!
Champion Thurston * I dub thee, Champion Thurston! *
Ruler>Happy One Year, Glimmerwood!
HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CASTLE STORY!
C20 Kingdom Inn
OT: Ah! We received a letter from Kingdom Polaris!
Ruler: What does it say?
OT: It says here we're invited to visit their Kingdom anytime this month.
Ruler: That's very nice of them! Are we going?
IVY: Ooh, I say we should. I love their snowy recipes!
Shall we ask our neighbors if they're going as well?
OT: Good idea, Ivy! ... Oh no, no, no...
IVY: I know what that means. What's wrong?
OT: If we're to visit another Kingdom, that means they'll visit us, too! Where shall our guests stay?
(OT>Let's ask our neighboring Kingdoms if they're making this trip as well. If so, we should all travel together!
It's far safer and merrier to travel as a group! While we wait for their reply, let's build our inn.
Holiday Invitation *Are you going to Polaris?*
OT>Hooray, we got some replies!)
Ruler: Hmm. Looks like we'll have to divide and conquer a bit here. We'll have to build our inn AND find time to visit Polaris!
OT: Wait! According to the Polarian Culture scroll, before we visit we must first send gifts.
And if they gift us back, it means they're ready for us to visit. This is part of Polarian culture!
(ivy>Let's gift them things that are special to us here in Glimmerwood. I bet they never had any of our delicious food!
I think they'll enjoy a palette change from their usual dishes up north!
Best Gift Of All Time ivy>"Best of all time" for sure.)
Ruler: I guess we should work on our inn while we wait for the gifts to be wrapped up.
So umm... our inn looks pretty awful right now.
OT: Oh dear... ah! I'm so stressed out that I'm hand wringing!
(ivy>Umm? I'm not sure what that means, but ok. I'll take it that you're so stressed out that you don't know what to do.
Kingdom Inn *We'll need lots of rooms!* ivy>Not bad, now our inn has some rooms.)
Ruler: Ok, we got everything wrapped up and ready to go!
OT: Yes indeed! Let's have our knights travel there first bearing gifts. We will visit Polaris with them on the second trip.
IVY: Hurry up! I got my Skunkupine coat ready! I've been looking for a chance to wear it!
Ruler: Umm... you wear Skunkupine now?
IVY: You betcha! You'll and one too when you feel how cold it is!
Ruler: Thanks, but no thanks. I rather freeze than wear that.
(OT>Be sure to wear lots of layers! The winters are harsh up north, stay warm.
To Polaris North! *Have a Holiday Feast before you go* OT>Do remember the greetings!)
OT: Our knights are back! With gifts from Polaris!
IVY: Ohh, ooh! Are my wish list items in the wagon?
Ruler: What kind of wood is this? I smells really good!
IVY: Those would be Polarian Logs! Smells festive, yeah?
OT: They gifted us back with their signature logs! This is their way of welcoming us!
(OT>You know what would be a splendid idea? If we built our inn with Polarian Logs!
It would smell so festive. We can get more Polarian Logs from adventures to Polaris North.
Inn My Dreams *Let's expand our Inn!*
OT>It's truly cozy. Might I have another cup of hot chocolate please?)
IVY: I like it but what if we build it slightly twisting to the right?
Ruler: How do you mean?
IVY: Kind of like my sister's twisted tree home. Don't look it, but it has a lot of room inside!
(ivy>Trust me on this, I know what I'm doing.
Just leave it to me, like how you leave it to me to make delicious Skunku-pies!
Extreme Makeover *We'll need a little more wood*
ivy> I know, I know, don't hold your applause for me!)
Ruler: I'm glad you're my Royal Council, Thomas! This Inn will be a great addition to our Kingdom.
OT: It is a great honor, truly! I will serve you for as long as you wish.
(OT>A good and true ruler is rare. You surely are an exceptional ruler indeed!
This Kingdom Inn will further prove your worthiness.
VIP *Then we'll be visitor ready!*
OT>Ooh! I feel like a VIP!)
Ruler: Whoa! We're done! Let's hold a grand opening event to celebrate! Then, we will open this place up to visitors!
OT: Splendid decision! Let's make the preparations for this plan.
(OT>Let's reveal our hard work to everyone in the Kingdom!
We'll need drums and fireworks to celebrate our grand opening!
Fall On Inn *Oooh, fancy!*
OT>Welcome, welcome to the Kingdom Inn! )
We are now ready for our visitors from Kingdom Polaris!
C20 Monster Traps
Monster Traps (Skunkupine Trap and Fangbeast Trap)
This is an optional way for players to quickly spawn monsters if they wish to do so.
- Monster will not spawn IF THERE IS ALREADY A MONSTER IN YOUR
KINGDOM
===*===
Royal Proclamation!
Now Available Monster Traps!
Lure pesky monsters immediately with Traps
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The Baron: Why the frown whenever you see me? Greet your King with love and affection!
Ruler: That's a larger entourage than usual. Are you finally packing up and moving far, far away?
The Baron: Funny. Like a royal jester, indeed!
Have you considered abandoning your Kingdom to join my royal circus?
Ruler: ...
The Baron: On to real matters. I'm here to offer you and your band of peasants a miracle!
As you farmers know, when summer approaches the beasts come out in droves!
My talented hunters have created lovely traps to protect my summer harvest.
We cannot be short on crops like last year. That's gold I'm not making!
(baron>Go on, don't be shy. Just open it up, place a slice of your low end cheese, and voila!
In the stupid beast goes! "THESE WILL NOT WORK IF THERE IS ALREADY A MONSTER IN YOU KINGDOM"
Alluring Cheese
Note:
this is the only step in this quest & rewards you with 10 gems.(cost of traps)
*Skunkupine Trap 5gems *Fangbeast Trap 5gems
do not open both traps at once, open 1, **** the beast then open the other
C20 Pet Skunkupine
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Royal Proclamation!
The Friendly Skunkupine
Ivy has always wanted a pet Skunkupine.
Complete the latest quest line to see what
You can do for her!
===*===
Ivy: Ever wonder what it would be like to have a pet Skunkupine?
Ruler: Nope... but I'm sure you have.
Ivy: Sure do! All the time! But it's a bummer they're so aggressive...
A girl can't cuddle something that could claw her face!
Ruler: But you work with potions all day... that often explode.
Ivy: That's nothing compared to a Skunkupine. Have you seen their claws?!
Ruler: Sharp and dangerous. One ripped through my leather tunic once.
Ivy: I wonder if we can find a friendly one.
Ruler: You didn't hear anything I just said, huh?
(ivy>Not really. I got a one track mind when I'm really into something.
Come on, help me find a friendly Skunkupine! I can't fight one off if
I run into a meanie. Let's check our Crops and Flowers.
A Friendly Skunkupine ivy>Oh... a baby Skunkupine without a mommy...)
Ivy: A baby Skunkupine! But where is the mommy?
Skunkupines always guard their young.
Ruler: I think this Skunkupine is without a family because of me?
Ivy: But look, it's a different color. Maybe it was abandoned for being different.
Ruler: Maybe... either way, I still feel bad this baby is without a family.
Ivy: If you're feeling guilty... we should take this little one home?
Ruler: I see what you did there.
(ivy>What? It works out for both of us! I'll get a pet, and you can clear your conscience!
Wait, what do you mean I can't keep it... I guess my Skunku-pies would scare it?
Really Didn't Mean To ivy>No on wants to take this little cutie in...)
Ivy: Since nobody wants to take this cutie in, let me! C'mon!
Ruler: No way! You'll scare the poor thing.
Maybe if we offer a coin reward someone will help us.
Ivy: Wait, why don't you just take him in?
Ruler: I'm not confident I'll do a good job. I've never raised anything before.
(ivy>Sound fair enough. Better to have this baby around structure and foundation in its early years.
How Can You Be So Heartless? *any takers?* ivy>Nada! C'mon, why is everyone so heartless?)
OT: Dear Ruler, I'm not a heartless old man! I just simply cannot champion this task.
I house far too many books. I'm afraid a young Skunkupine might damage them...
Ruler: It's ok, Old Thomas. I understand.
Thurston: Ah, my liege! Task me! A loyal knight like me will conquer any problem you don't want to.!
Ruler: (Doh! I was hoping he wouldn't ask. But I can't say no now... that would break his heart... )
Ok. Thank you, Thurston.
(ivy>I think they'll be fine. Thurston is a trusty knight... ...
Ok, we should go over there every few hours or so to see how he's doing.
A Thurston Foundation *how's it going* ivy>He looks... dehydrated.)
Ruler: Thurston.. Have you been feeding the baby Skunkupine?
Thurston: Such a foul beast deserves not food.
Ivy: Newsflash! We're trying to raise this Skunkupine as our own!
Thurston: My sovereign, this is a dangerous task! Don't let the recolor magic fool you!
Ruler: This baby Skunkupine is without a family. We should give it a place in our Kingdom.
We welcome everyone, no matter how different they are.
Thurston: As my liege commands.
(ivy>Whoo hoo! Glad we are all on-board now.
Let's supply Thurston with all the things he needs to care for a baby Skunkupine.
Daddy Thurston ivy>D'aww isn't that adorable.)
Thurston: Ahhh! Foul beast! You stop that right this instant!
Ivy: Hey, who are you calling a foul beast? Aww... come here, baby.
He's just being a big grouch.
Thurston: A color change can't pull the wool over my eyes!
It's just as foul as a regular Skunkupine!
It ruined all of my armor, made my room smelly, and destroyed my yard!
Ivy: Oh he just needs some obedience training is all.
Don't you? Oooh you're so cute *muah muah muah*
Thurston: ...
(ivy>If we're going to start obedience training, we'll need a leash.
Skunkupines are known for their sharp claws and teeth. Our leash must be super strong!
Obedience Training ivy>Let the training begin!)
Thurston: Gadzooks and zounds! The foul beast is gone!
It ate through the leash like sorcery! What do I do? The Ruler will be most displeased...
[Hours later]
Ivy: Hello? Anyone home?
Thurston: No! Go away!
Ivy: ... Thurston, open up. I know you're in there.
[Thurston opens the door]
Thurston: Ivy.
Ivy: Thurston.
Thurston: ...
Ivy: Why are you acting so weird? Where's the baby Skunkupine?
Thurston: Here it is.
Ivy: Umm... that's just a bunch of towels rolled up to look like
a Skunkupine. Thurston...?
Thurston: I lost the beast! Please don't tell the Ruler I have failed the Ruler!
Ivy: Don't be so dramatic! Get it together!
Thurston: FAILURE! Rule 928 Of The Knight's Code states: "All failures must--
Ivy: THURSTON! If you don't get it together, I'm going to TELL the Ruler.
Thurston: Please don't! I will do anything you say!
Ivy: That's more like it. Now help me find the runaway!
(ivy>Now think! If you were a Skunkupine, where would you be?
Gnawed Out *check wheat, flowers, trees* ivy>There you are, my precious!)
Thurston: Zounds! There's the monster!
Ivy: Poor baby, you're hurt.
Ivy: He's finally asleep.
So it turns out the other Skunkupines in the wild attacked him.
Thurston: Skunk tongue! Are you a Skunkupine whisperer?!
Ivy: No, it's pretty obvious what happened.
His coat of fur is a different color, AND he's been around humans.
Reminds me of when I was chased out for being different too...
Thurston: You're safe here! The Ruler has a heart as clear as the great Knight Wren's sword, Oathkeeper.
Ivy: If you get that, then why can't you accept the Skunkupine?
Thurston: But... but... it's a beast!
Ivy: Beast, Shmeast!
(ivy>Thurston can be so stubborn.
It's going to take some time before ANYONE can talk some sense into him.
I don't have a pre-made ointment for our baby Skunkupine.
Let's ask our neighbors if they can spare us a bit.
[B]You Can't Sit With Us *ask for Ointment* ivy>Sharing is caring!)
Ivy: Come on, please? It'll make you feel better.
Thurston: Miss Ivy, I don't think the little beast wants the ointment.
IVY: Can you stop calling him that? You're making him sad
Thurston: Errm...
IVY: I remember when I was a little sapling my sister Belladonna would trick me
into taking medicine when I was sick by masking it with loads of sugar.
(ivy>He's gonna get a sugar rush, so be ready for that!
A Spoonful of Syrup *give syrup, strawberries, magic fruit* ivy>See, isn't that delicious?
Ruler: How's everyone doing?
Thurston: Errm... Uhh...
IVY: We lost the little booger but he's back home safe and sound now.
Ruler: What happened?
IVY: I realized as much as I would love to keep him, Skunkupines are meant to live freely outdoors.
Ruler: Won't he just run away if we let him out?
Thurston: *cough cough*
IVY: Hahaha... you don't have to worry about that.
Ruler: What's wrong Thurston? You've been acting weird.
Thurston: Nothing, my liege! I just choked on my saliva is all! (Thank you, Miss Ivy.)
IVY: (No worries.)
Ruler: (I feel like I'm missing something.)
(ivy>Let's have a small party and play with... oh. We never named him.
How about? Pepe le Skunkupine? Young, Wild, and Free
*Let's teach him to Rollover!* ivy>What trick should we teach next? Play dead?
Pepe le Skunkupine- A cute and friendly Skunkupine.
Pet it to see what items it found for you!
C20 Pink Alicorn
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Royal Proclamation!
The Pink Alicorn is here!
The fabled Pink Alicorn has been
Sighted beaming love from above!
Ivy and Old Thomas are making
Pink Horns and Wings to summon
one into the Kingdom.
Don't miss out on the fun!
===*===
Ruler: Shoot, I'm late to Old Thomas' history lessons about the realm.
I wish history was more fun to absorb...
[At Old Thomas' House]
OT: Ah, there you are! Later than usual.
Ruler: Sorry about that. I'll be better with time next week.
OT: That's the spirit!
For today, I would like to study something else.
Related to the realm, to be sure.
We're going to take a loo at mythical beasts!
Ruler: Really?!
OT: Hohoho, I knew that would brighten the eyes!
[After some time...]
Ruler: Did you spill strawberry juice all over this page?
OT: Not at all! That is the fabled pink Alicorn!
Ruler: Did they really exist? How do we see a pink one?
OT: Summoning a legendary Alicorn is already close to impossible!
A pink one will surely not appear in this lifetime.
(OT>Let's continue our lessons, shall we?
Rumors Start Somewhere *study mythical beasts at OT house*
OT> I see this lesson has captured your imagination!)
OT: As your royal council, I beg you to not get
caught in the web of these fabled tales.
Ruler: But is says here the great Knight Wren once saw a Pink Alicorn.
And all the history books cite him as the most honourable knight.
So it might be true!
OT: Yes... ... but...
Ivy: Ha! You got nothing to say to that now, do ya!
Ruler: Hey Ivy. Do you know anything about the Pink Alicorn?
Ivy: Sorta. Kinda. Maybe? What do you need to summon a regular Alicorn?
OT: Sacred Horns and Sacred Wings. But those items are truly legendary!
Ivy: Then... let's craft our own *Pink* Horn and *Pink* Wing.
OT: Miss Ivy, I do not believe things work this way...
Ivy: It's always worth a shot! Besides, what's wrong with a funny story to share if this fails?
(ivy> To make a Pink Horn as epic as it can be, we're going to need super special pink jewels.
I heard the merchants are auctioning a Large Pink Sapphire. If we can get our hands on it,
we can grind it down for a bunch of tiny crystals! Let's make a bid for it.
Auction War for the Pink Sapphire ivy> Alright! Lets grind this down for crystals!)
OT: Oh dear...this just won't work. The horn is not going to hold a candle to the true Sacred Horn!
Ruler: So... we're going to cover our *fake* horn with *rare* Pink Sapphire Crystals?
Ivy: What is with all the questions?! C'mon, let's have fun with this.
And if we end up not supposing anything, we'll have a pretty awesome theater prop.
Ruler: I guess that's better than leaving this jewel around for the Baron to take away from us.
Ivy: That's more like it! Now let's make a Lathe to help us create this epic Pink Horn!
(ivy> If you have the Large Pink Sapphire, head over to the Workshop to grind it into a bunch of tiny crystals!
If you missed out on the bid, we can still find the pink jewels we need through rocks and checking our Mines!
Faux Real? ivy>Always look on bright side, folks!)
Ivy: Come on, Old Thomas. Don't be a party pooper.
OT: I will do my best to get in the spirit of things.
Ivy: That's more like it!
OT: I must ask, Miss Ivy. How do we craft the legendary Sacred Wing?
Ivy: Feathers, Super Glue... and some sort of epic frame for the wing?
Pink. And a ton of pink.
OT: Errrm...
Ruler: Aside from being pink, do we know anything else about this particular Pink Alicorn?
OT: Hmm... I shall look into that for you.
Ivy: Just our luck! The trappers just came back from a successful game!
They're at the Market bartering their goods.
Let's trade for Feathers. If they accept, we'll be more than half way done!
OT: The Market is no place for an old man like me. I will meet you at the library!
(ivy>A bag of their feathers will get us more than halfway through crafting our wing.
But if we miss out, we can still craft the feathers slowly over time.
Bartering for Feathers ivy>Great work, team! We secured the Feathers!)
Ivy: I'm growing more and more excited!
Next we'll need to make the wing frame. Once that's created, we'll attach pink feathers to it!
Ruler: Just tell me what to do. You're leading the charge on this.
Ruler: Old Thomas, have you learned anything new about the fabled Pink Alicorn?
OT: I had to ask my dear friend Agnes about this. She said--
Ivy: Oooh, your *friend* Agnes, huh?
OT: Errm...
According to a short poem written by Knight Wren... it goes:
Goddess Solaire, am I bewitched? There can be no such thing as a colored Alicorn!
As if kissed by the Lady Finverra herself, the mane glistens as a hundred maiden faeries.
A chance sighting, so true and innocent. Tell me, sweet Alicorn, from where did you come?
And like nature's ephemeral beauty, the bashful Alicorn fled with childlike grace,
never to be seen again.
Ruler: That was a beautiful reading, thank you for sharing it with us.
(Ivy>Are we even sure this Alicorn is pink?!
Lady Finverra could have had green, blue, or purple lips for all we know!
And this is why I'm not a fan of poems, they're too hard to decipher!
What Color Was Lady Finverra's Lips ivy>If you squint it doesn't look so bad.)
Ruler: so we have the *epic* Pink Horn and Pink Wing.
What else do we need to summon the Pink Alicorn?
Ivy: Beats me.
Ruler: Hmm...
Ivy: What...about... a... rainbow... ... ... ?
Ruler: ...
Ivy: Any objections?
Ruler: I guess not.
Ivy: A rainbow it is!
Ruler: In addition to a fake sacred horn and wing, we're also going to fake an entire rainbow.
Ivy: Yup! I learned a cool trick to making rainbows when I was a sapling.
We'll need A LOT of Enchanter's Essences.
Let's trade the apothecary for some.
(ivy> The apothecaries are a fickle bunch...
They are willing to trade us 10 Enchanter's Essences. But they're going to make us work for it.
Mercurial Apothecaries ivy>You're great at wheeling and dealing!)
Ivy: Don't look at me like I'm ruining your childhood...
Ruler: The things we'll do to see a Pink Alicorn. That we're not even sure is pink. Or real.
Ivy: Geez, I didn't know the Baron came and sucked out the fun!
(Baron: AHH-CHOO! *sniffles* Hmm... why does it feel like someone is talking about me?)
Ruler: Ok, ok, ok. Let's keep moving along. We're almost there anyways.
Tell us more about creating a rainbow.
Ivy: We'll need some Water, a Prism, some light, and magic!
Old Thomas, you don't happen to have a Prism, do ya?
OT: Oh dear, I'm afraid not...
Ivy: Where could we find one?
OT: They are truly rare indeed. I believe they can be found in one of three places.
The Dark Cave Formations, the Deep Mines and the Sparkling Mines.
(Ivy> We're going to have to get down and dirty! Let's mine some Dark Cave Formations and
check the Deep Mines and Sparkling Mines regularly. A Prism will pop out eventually!
Follow the Rainbow to Find... ivy>Help me carry our Rainbow Kit to some place sunny...)
Ivy: We got everything! *Waves around the objects*
OT: Careful Miss Ivy! They may not be legendary, but we did put hard work into them.
Ivy: I know, I know. I'm just too excited!
Ruler: So... what do we do? Lay the items down and then create a rainbow over them?
Ivy: Sure, we can try that.
Ruler: That was a question...
Ivy: Like any of us knows the answer. Let's try it and see what happens.
Ruler: Ok, how about here where the grass is really green?
OT: Ooh, I'm getting sweaty from the thought of a Pink Alicorn!
(ivy>Ready? Maybe we should all make some sort of musical chant.
Don't look at me like that! This isn't even THAT weird compared to what we did so far!
Moment of Truth ivy>Goddess Solaire! Am I seeing things?)
Neiiiiighhh!
OT: *rubs glasses with robe* Goddess Solaire!
Ruler: I can't believe we are seeing a Pink Alicorn. It's PINK!
Ivy: I can't believe my for fun project came true.
Neiiiiighhh!
Ruler: Guys... is it... whinnying?
OT: Indeed... it also seems smaller...
Ruler: Is it a baby?
OT: Perhaps. Based on the bone structure? I believe it won't be any larger as an adult.
Ruler: There are no other sources about the Pink Alicorn, huh?
OT: I'm afraid not... but, on the bright side, we can write this part of history!
Ivy: So... how did we manage to get one to appear anyways... they weren't even real items?
OT: If we refer back to the poem... Knight Wren did mention that the Pink Alicorn was childlike.
Perhaps Pink Alicorns are immature by nature?
Ivy: So many questions. I hope we learn the answers soon.
Neiiiiighhh!
Ruler: I don't think this baby knows its way home...
It's ok. You're safe here.
(ivy>We'll care for this baby until it finds its way home.
Let's do our best to welcome the baby to our Kingdom.
Wimpy Pinky ivy>It's still unbelievable we succeeded.)
===*===
Royal Proclamation!
Last Call: Pink Alicorn!
Last chance to obtain the legendary Pink Alicorn!
Get one now before they're gone on Monday, March 3rd (2014)
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C20 Rainbow Pot St. Patrick's Day Quest
===*===
Royal Proclamation!
Rainbow Pots
Test your Glimmerluck!
Collect Charms to craft Lucky
Rainbow Pots in the Workshop!
===*===
(Ivy>Come on, let's check ALL THE PLANTS! Wipe that sceptical look off your face!
Don't tell me you're scared of a little mischievous sprite. Trust me, once you see the goodies they leave,
you'll wish they came more often! Up
All Night to Get Lucky
(Ivy>I gave you a Rainbow Pot! Check your inventory!
This is the only goal:
Up All Night to Get Lucky
Find 5 Four Leaf Covers (tendable plants)
Find 5 Lucky Coins (choppable plants)
Find 5 Horseshoes (check your crops)
Craft a Rainbow Pot (at the workshop: 2 hours.
10 Four Leaf Clover. 10 Lucky Coin. 10 Horseshoe
(Plus 1 Free Rainbow Pot awarded for doing the quest)
C20 Reindeer Stables
Summary: Reindeers are considered very special animals in Polaris.
Visit the Inn; chat with the Polarians, they may support your cause for a pet Reindeer!
Convince the Stable Master that you'll shower your Reindeer with love and affection!
OT: Did you enjoy your trip to Polaris?
Ruler: Sure did! The reindeers are adorable. I wish I could bring one back.
Do you think the Polarian Kingdom would give us one?
OT: Hmm. Splendid question. I suppose we could write their stable master a letter...
How should we pose the letter?
Ruler: Give me a reindeer, pretty, pretty please? I'm just kidding, please don't write that.
OT: And, just for your knowledge, reindeers are very special to Polarians.
Ruler: Then how about this.
We build a Reindeer Stable to show them we're serious about caring for a reindeer in our Kingdom.
Hopefully that will convince them!
(OT>Yes, indeed. Why didn't I think of that!
I have just the scroll to help us on our quest for the perfect Reindeer Stable.
My Deer Friend OT>We're off to the races!)
OT: Ohh it's my lucky day! While I was looking for the stables scroll, I found my Winter Puns scroll!
Ruler: You don't plan on... reciting them, do you?
OT: Oh! This one is quite fitting for the occasion!
Don't *sleigh* me for reciting a few! Ohohoho!
(OT>I quite adore these pun-ny scrolls.
Anywho, I think we should write to the Polarian Stable Master inquiring for some of the finest Polarian Planks.
Don't Sleigh Me *Trade with the Stable Master for Polarian Planks* OT>A stable home for our reindeer!)
Ruler: I'm glad the Polarian Stable Master agreed to help us out!
...
Ruler: Snow would melt if we had it transferred from Polaris, huh?
IVY: Not if you have magical Forever Snow! Just a bit tricky to find is all.
(ivy>Sounds too good to be true, but it's real! There is such a thing as snow that never melts!
How do you think Polaris stay powdery white year round?!
Let It Snow *Trade with the Stable Master for Forever Snow*
ivy>Careful, this Forever Snow is extra cold. Don't get your tongue stuck!)
Ruler: Sweet! I can't believe we have snow in our Kingdom!
OT: And it'll never melt!
IVY: Yup! Never, ever!
Ruler: I think we're almost done.
IVY: So... what does a reindeer eat?
Ruler: Umm...
IVY: ...
OT: Oh no, no, no... according to my scroll, they will need Polaris Lichen.
(OT>Reindeer can eat the Glimmerwood vegetables we grow, but a diet rich in Polaris Lichen is best.
Let's write to our *deer* friend for some he can share.
Winters Kitchen *Trade with the Stable Master for Polarian Lichen*
(OT>Moldy goodness, is it not?)
OT: Splendid! We have the stables built and food ready for our new *deer* friend!
IVY: Yup! And like any cozy home, we'll need to decorate it!
OT: Yes, indeed! May I suggest a Polaris wreath?
IVY: I'm already on it! I'm also going to string together some pretty glowing lights!
*At the Blush Plume*
Faerie: Sweet nectar! The humans are after our sisters to use them as lights!
Faerie Queen: Alert the Plume. Take the Rose Seal, you have my permission.
Faerie: As my lady commands.
(OT>Friendly ornaments would be best, Miss Ivy. I was thinking, a holiday wreath! How about that?
Horn - ament *Trade with the Stable Master for a Reindeer*
OT>Ivy, those are very bright jars you made! Thank you!)
Ruler: I hope you'll be happy here, Rini the Reindeer! *pet pet pet*
*BOOM*
Ruler: Whoa, what was that? It came from the Potion Shop.
Ivy, are you alright? What happened?
IVY: I'm not sure... my potions *rarely* come out explosive. But they just keep exploding today.
(ivy> I'll take a break and come clean the stables with ya. I think my potion making mojo will come back later.
Fairy Magic *Let's clean up first and head over* ivy>Where did all this fairy dust come from?)
C20 The Barons Birthday
AKA: Breakfast of Champions
The Baron: Hello, friend!
Ruler: "Friend?" That's ... unlike you.
The Baron: Don't you know what day it is? It's my BIRTHDAY!
Ruler: Oh. Well, happy birthday, Baron.
The Baron: Thank you! I want to get my Golden Birthday started right.
(baron>A Golden Omelette would be perfect! Breakfast of Champions
*give bread, oranges, golden omelette on a Silver Platter* baron>Oh, those look delicious!
The Baron: I don't see many decorations for the party you're throwing.
Ruler: I wasn't --
The Baron: You weren't expecting me to be so involved in the planning?
Ruler: .. Yes. That is exactly what I was going to say.
The Baron: It's simple! I want gold everywhere.
(baron>See what you can do. Party Planning
*acer trees, yellow banners, dragon statue* baron>Not ACTUAL gold, but I'll allow it.)
The Baron: Have you bought me a gift yet?
Ruler: Was I supposed -
The Baron: If you're wondering what to get for the Baron who has everything..
Ruler: Let me guess.
(baron>GOLD! The Perfect Gift
*give 1 gold bar- it IS his birthday!* baron>Just what I wanted! How did you know?!?)
The Baron: I feel like we should do something more grand.
Ruler: "We"?
The Baron: a monument to my enduring greatness.
Ruler: Of course, THAT's what my lands were missing.
The Baron: A monument made ENTIRELY of gold bars!
Ruler: There's no way I can find that many Golden Nuggets!
(baron>Use gold coins then! Who cares! A Monument To Greatness
*craft & place Gold Obelisk* baron>Truly magnificent!)
Note: this quest line takes an incredible amount of work & coin for a decoration that does nothing
For update check this thread
http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?56488-Update-8-1-2013-Breakfast-of-Champions
C20 The Barracks
===*===
Royal Proclamation!
Barracks
Double the Adventures,
Double the Treasures
Purchase the Barracks located
In the Market to go on extra
Adventures!
===*===
IVY: What's wrong? You look like you haven't slept in days.
Ruler: The Castle has gotten really noisy... and crowded.
The Knights are either training for an Adventure, or drinking root beer all night.
OT: That's not good. You can't rule a Kingdom without a good amount of rest.
As your Royal Council, I suggest we build a Barracks!
Ruler: Good idea! Then they'll have their own home in the Kingdom!
(OT>With the Barracks we can send our Knights on two Adventures at once!
The Barracks *place the barracks*
OT: You look well rested!
Ruler: Sure do! It's gotten much quieter around the Castle.
What have they been up to anyways?
OT: The Knights Guard have been training new Knights.
And the new Knights are ready to test their s****s!
Ruler: They sure have been keeping busy.
(ivy>It's time for an Adventure.
I guess there's no better way to prove yourself than a trip through the creepy Ancient Vaults!
Double the Adventures! *prove yourself* ivy>Bring me back something nice!)
Ruler: Whoa, when did the Barracks get so crowded?
IVY: Well, duh. They've been recruiting!
Ruler: Let's make them a meal as a big welcome!
OT: Of course! Nothing says welcome like a hearty meal!
(OT>With full bellies the Knights can better train for Adventures.
Knight Munchies *craft hearty stew* OT>Now they can train all Knight!)
OT: Great show of leadership! The Knights are very happy!
IVY: If they aren't, I've got jussst the potion for them.
Ruler: Thanks, but no thanks, Ivy.
Let's celebrate our new Barracks with an Adventure!
OT: Rather, let's pre-emptively secure our Kingdom from the mean Roaming Bandits!
(OT>Now we can send two groups of Knights out on Adventures! Our Kingdom will be extra safe now.
Knight's Watch *hunt roaming bandits* OT>We're an efficient Kingdom!)
OT: Now that you have double the Knights, be sure to care for all of them!
Ruler: Right, because without food they can't train to their full potential.
OT: Precisely! And our Knights are an artistic lot too. We should help them decorate!
Ruler: I guess looking menacing is a form of art.
(ivy>I say we hang some Skunkupine heads in their main hall.
Menacing Art *craft banners* ivy>Why can't I have Skunkupine art?)
Ruler: Whoa, look at our Knights!
OT: Yes indeed! We have many more Knights than before.
And they're ready to protect our Kingdom!
Ruler: Good timing too, the Baron can't be trusted...
OT: I think his Royal Army still out numbers us though...
Ruler: That's ok. It's the quality, not quantity!
Let's have them train at the Dark Caves.
(OT>Ready for anything, as they say. I think training in the dark will strengthen their senses! Like a Bat!
Dark Knight *adventure to the dark caves - beware of glimmer bats!*
OT>Some of them think they're a Dark Knight!)
OT: The Knights require assistance for the ultimate test!
Ruler: Have they figured out what the next test of strength will be?
OT: Not at all. They request the Ruler to think of an endurance test.
Ruler: Alright. I'll think of something.
OT: In the meantime, they request that we allocate resources to improve the Barracks.
(OT>Meet me at the dear Library and we can start planning the next steps!
I'm more excited than the time I watched a chess match!
Drawing a Blank *yep, he's there! - at the library*
Ruler: What's a good endurance test for our Knights?
OT: Reading the Scrolls of Tabernum!
Ruler: I think our Knights will whither away before they read the first sentence...
OT: Oh...
Ruler: I know! They can test their strength by Traversing the Desert Sands!
OT: Ah! Your Glimmerbulb sure is quick! That will be a sure-fire way to test their endurance.
(ivy>Yuck. I wouldn't last long under the desert sun in heavy armor. Let's make sure they pack enough water!
Sandy Metal Boots *traverse the desert sands* ivy>Yikes! You're all burned!)
End of quest
C20 Glimmerdust Trove
===*===
Royal Proclamation!
The mysterious Glimmerdust Trove
lets you harvest Glimmerdust
for more powerful potions!
===*===
[at the potion shop to pick up the enchanters essence]
Ruler: Whew, this uses a ton of Glimmerdust.
IVY: It's incredibly rare. Old logs, mushrooms, extra magic likes to pool where it's damp.
I've heard tales of Glimmerdust Troves, but...
Ruler: Tales! Tales are good. I would LOVE to know more about these tales.
IVY: Okay! Okay. Let me find where I read about this...
The Glimmerdust Trove is concentrated magic, so it hides itself from view.
I can scry for its location, but I need very particular supplies for my scrying bowl.
Ruler: What else is new? Just give me a list, and I'll get what you need.
IVY: Great. I need some Iron, but it has to be fresh.
Ruler: "Fresh"? But...it's from the ground.
IVY: Maybe buy a fresh Iron Rich Rock from the Market and mine it?
(ivy>That's as fresh as you can get! Oh, I'll need some other stuff too.
All That Glimmers * give 30 "fresh" iron & 30 sap*
ivy> Hooray! I'll get this scrying bowl made in a jiffy.)
Ruler: Ivy! How'd the scrying bowl - Ivy? Are you okay?
IVY: Sorry! I just feel so WEAK! I'm starving.
All of that work! I can't scry on an empty stomach.
Ruler: Don't worry about it, Ivy! I'll make you whatever you want to eat.
IVY: REALLY? Will you make me a Super Yummy Pie? It's my sister's recipe!
Ruler: Sounds delicious! I'd be happy to.
IVY: Oh, I'm so excited! Here's the recipe.
Make sure you have enough Rat Tails!
Ruler: I... Uh... Um... Okay? I just... Need a minute.
(ivy> And some peppers! It's best with a little kick.
The Ultimate Sacrifice *psych up & read the recipe*
ivy> Are you ready?)
IVY: Hurry up! I'm starving!
Ruler: Settle down, Ivy. I'm doing the best I can.
IVY: I know you are. Sorry. I'm grumpy when I'm hungry.
Ruler: It's okay. How many? ... "Super Yummy Pies" ... do you want, anyway?
IVY: Two! And lots of hot peppers!
(ivy>Oh man, I can taste it now. Hungry Work
*give 2 pies & 50 hot peppers-hopefully they mask the taste of the rat tail*
ivy>My favorite! Thank you!)
IVY: Ow! Whoa! I think I overdid it on the peppers.
Quick! I need some milk to numb my mouth!
(ivy>LOTS OF MILK! Fire Breathing Ivy
*give 25 milk-hot peppers make her REALLY thirsty*
ivy>Whew. Thanks! Now we can get back to business.)
IVY: Okay! The scrying bowl is done, and I feel much better!
Now I just need to fill the bowl, and I'll see a vision of the Glimmerdust Trove on its surface!
Ruler: Wow. This seems kind of, you know...
(ivy>Don't say "Witchy" The Scrying Game
*give water, wisps, petals* ivy>Okay! Let's get started)
IVY: I see... Oh, I see the Trove. Deep in the Glimmer Woods, shining...
It's hidden from mortal eyes by the fairies. Oh, it's beautiful, but...
Ruler: But what? How do I get it?
IVY: It can only be reached by servants, brave and bold.
(ivy>Perhaps you could send your knights on an adventure?
Treasure Troves *Quest for the Trove*
ivy>You retrieved it! I'm great at this scrying stuff!)
C20 Turkey Quests
TURKEY COW Part 1
Ruler: Brrrr...it's gotten chilly around the Glimmerwood.
OT: Yes indeed! Like my favorite scroll story... "Winter Is Coming!"
Ruler: Yikes, I hope winter doesn't last long for us.
OT: Of course not, it's just a story after all. We don't have long winters.
We also don't have turkeys either.
Ruler: Huh, that is true. I never noticed. Where do we find one?
(OT>Hmm.. I never thought about that! Let's consult my scrolls, surely there's something on turkeys.
Where Are The Turkeys? *go to library, read scroll*
OT>Is that so...
OT: Ah, well that's a shame...
Ruler: What does it say?
OT: We simply do not have turkeys in our part of the Kingdom.
We would have to make a trade with a faraway Kingdom, but there is no time.
It's far too late.
Ruler: Turkey smurkeys.
Don't look so sad, Old Thomas. I have an idea.
(OT>What do you propose we do? Ooh... surprises scare me so.
Giving Holiday *holiday felt & fall leaves*
OT>These are terrifically festive. But what do we do with them?
What are you planning to do with the felt and leaves?
Ruler: We are going to... Make a Turkey Costume!
OT: Oh! Well, I'll wear one if you sew pockets on the insides for me to hold sweets!
Ruler: Umm... no.
I was thinking more on the lines of having our Cows wear it!
Lean Mean Sewing Machine * dialog incomplete -no pic*
OT>What shall we call our dressed up Cow?)
OT: Ohh, I wish I could jump higher! My robe is just too heavy.
Ruler: It's ok, Thomas. I know you're excited.
Hmm.. Should we go wild and paint the Turkey Costume all colourful like?
Or should we stick to painting the Turkey Costume like a traditional turkey?
OT: I'm sure whatever you paint from the heart will be splendid!
You should do what your creative heart desires.
(OT>No matter what you paint, I will Ooh and Ahh the whole way through!
Costume Painting *craft turkey costume*
OT>This is udder-ly fantastic!
OT: That's a wonderful costume you made!
Ruler: Why thank you! Don't mind if I say so myself!
OT: How do we get the Cow to wear it?
Ruler: Easy! Like this! ...
Cow: MOO!
(OT>Oh dear... our Cow doesn't seem to want to get inside the costume we make.
What if we bribed it? Surely it'll comply! Yes?
Per-sueding The Cow *feed & dress the Cow*
OT>I promise you dear Cow that this costume is veal-ly good!
OT: We did it! We squeezed the cow into the costume! I do feel a bit of a jerky-y.
Ruler: Geez Thomas... you sure love your Scroll of Puns.
OT: How am I doing?
Ruler: Umm.. Really good. It's funny.
Ruler: (Not really)
OT: Hooray! That's good to hear. I wonder if I can come up with a few more.
(OT>Let's see... ah! How about this one. "Like moo-sick to my ears!" No? Hmm..
Milked Of All Puns *pet the baby turkey cow* OT>What about a Turkey Chicken?
TURKEY CHICKEN Part 2
Ruler: Alright, Old Thomas. What should we try dressing up next?
OT: Chickens! We'll call this one a... Turkey Chicken!
Ruler: More puns, huh?
OT: I hope you don't mind. I do love my Scroll of Puns very much.
Ruler: I know you love that scroll... (If it makes him happy, I'm happy too)
(OT>Our Turkey Cow was quite adorable. Everyone in the Kingdom was absolutely charmed by it!
Let's work our magic on a chicken as well.
Egginvalues *measure, give, research*
OT>Have we the perfect chicken costume measurements?)
OT: I hope you won't be too mad... but you do smell *fowl*.
Ruler: Geez... thanks, Old Thomas.
Well there is truth to what you're saying. I'm not mad.
I should clean up, I do smell bad.
OT: Than you for coop-perating!
Ruler: You got it.
(OT>Phew! Normally something like that would have been met with "off with his head".
I'm glad you're the Ruler of this Kingdom.
Something Smells Fowl *craft Ivy's Bath Potion* OT>So fresh and so clean, clean!
IVY: Ooh, is that my awesome bath potion you're making?
Ruler: Yep. It's the safest think in your recipe book.
IVY: Hehehe, or so you think.
Ruler: Ivy!
IVY: I'm just kidding! Go ahead and bathe in it! Don't *chicken* out now.
Ruler: ... you're making puns too?
(ivy>Hey! If Old Thomas here can make terrible puns, so can I!
Anyways, pour all of it in a warm bath and soak in it! Smells begone!
So Fresh and Clean *use bath potion* ivy>See! What'd I say?)
OT: You smell egg-cellent!
Ruler: Thank you! Ready to get back to work?
OT: Absolutely! I was just hatching a plan.
Ruler: What did you come up with?
OT: Well, this is what I'm thinking for a costume.
Ruler: Yay or nay?
(OT>I'm like a fashion designer, but for pets! I hope our costume comes out adorable.
Hatch An Idea *holiday felt, fur, blue & purple dye* OT> We're working around the cluck!)
OT: I said, we sure are working around the *cluck*!
Ruler: (I was hoping he wouldn't repeat that)
Yep.. I heard you the first time.
OT: Oh, ok. On to the next step then, yes?
Ruler: Already on it.
IVY: Hahaha, you guys make an adorable team.
(ivy>Let's sew our Turkey Costume! Then it's the dressing part!
Turkey Chicken *craft the costume & Dress the Chicken*
ivy>All together now! 3, 2, 1... D'awww.)
Ruler: I wish the chicken knew how cute it looked.
OT: I think it'll know if we show it lots of attention!
Ruler: Good idea!
(ivy>In due time it'll get used to the costume. Let's give it plenty of affection until it has calmed down.
Ruffled Feathers *pet the baby Turkey Chicken* ivy>All smiles now!
TURKEY PIG Part 3
Ruler: I'm glad we're a festive bunch. Let's dress up a piggy next!
OT: Yes, let?!
The Baron: Those are some fine, juicy piggies you have there.
Ruler: Let me guess... you want everything I have.
The Baron: As King, I demand you give me your supply of Pigs.
Ruler: When pigs fly will I give them to you!
(baron>Don't forget, I AM the King! Fine. If you insist on protecting those filthy animals,
I'll be a *kind* King. I require something else in exchange for those pigs.
When Pigs Fly *give prime cuts & truffles* baron>I'll be on my way now.
OT: That was an excellent pun you made!
Ruler: It wasn't intentional... but thanks! I guess that was pretty smooth.
OT: I'm going to add that to the Scroll of Puns.
Ruler: Yay, I made a contribution!
Now, let's pick the lucky pig that gets to be dressed up!
OT: If I could squeal in excitement, I surely would!
(OT>Let's take our time choosing the perfect pig! Squealing In Excitement
*pick & pet the chosen pig* OT>Great choice! This will be the chosen pig!
IVY: Pee-ew! That little oinker is smelly!
Ruler: You consider... this smelly? What about Skunkupines?
IVY: Those are just fine for these nostrils!
Ruler: ... Well, you are right about the pig. What can we do about the smell?
IVY: I got jussst the potion to make the little fella smell like flowers!
(ivy>This recipe calls for fresh, heavily scented Cherry Blossoms.
I'm sure the nearby Kingdoms have some they can share with us. Let's ask our neighbors
Hogs and Kisses *ask for Cherry Blossoms* ivy> I'm glad our neighbors like us!
IVY: Now, where is that recipe. Ah-hah! Here it is.
(ivy>Let's get the water going in the pot. Then we stir in the Cherry Blossoms and a couple
of other herbs a viola! We have our Smell Good Potion!
Pig Oinkment *craft the smell good potion* ivy>Kind of like... an Oinkment for smelliness.
IVY: D'aww, you're so adorable! Soon we'll be able to rub our nosies together!
Ruler: Ivy, that's pretty weird.
IVY: Trust me. You'll do it too once the little fella is all cleaned up.
Piggie: Oink oink
(ivy>You know the drill! Let's sew the costume and get it on the piggie!
Sudsy * use potion, craft costume*ivy>Now we can hog and kiss him!
IVY: Ready? 1, 2, 3...! *Ivy snuggles the piggy* Your turn!
Ruler: Umm... no thanks.
OT: Me, me! I want to try!
(ivy>This little fella will need no introductions.
All Dressed Up *dress the cutie up* ivy>Ta-da! Cuteness level over 9000!
Ruler: Yay! Our very own Turkey Pig!
OT: Let's go show him around the Kingdom!
Ruler: Ok!
(ivy>Most dashing out of all the other piggies!
Never a Boar *show the cutie off! - attention magnet!
Ivy>Quit hogging him! I wanna cuddle him too!
TURKEY SHEEP Part 4
Ruler: Our sheep also need to be festive
OT: And we will call it a... Turkey Sheep!
Ruler: Yep!
IVY: That might be kinda tough. They're so fluffy with all that wool!
(OT>Ah yes. Our Sheep are quite puffy. BUT! With shear determination, we'll get a costume that'll fit just right!
Shear Determination *inspect, ask, shear* OT>I'm on the Sheep section of my Scroll of Puns!
Ruler: Poor sheepy... she's cold and scared.
IVY: No worries, some food will fix that right up!
(ivy>Let's put together a feast for our sheep. That'll cheer her right up!
Cold Without Wool *feed wheat, corn, water* ivy>Let's mix up the food and feed it to our sheep!
Ruler: Guys, I don't think that helped at all.
She's still shivering... and scared.
OT: Let's take a look around for a blanket.
*Half an hour later*
IVY: Umm, guys? Where did the little sheep go?
(ivy>Oh dear, we have a lost and cold sheep! At least she's full! Where can she be?
Who Let the Sheep Out * check library, stables, jeweler, cottage, tower*
OT>Oh! It's hiding in the strawberry field!
OT: You had us worried sick!
Ruler: Whew, glad we found our sheep.
IVY: Come here, we don't wanna hurt ya.
Just want to put you in a really... REALLLLY cute costume.
Ruler: Ivy, I think you're scaring the sheep.
(ivy>Gotcha! Ok, now let's take you home and put you in that warm costume.
Baaad Sheep *have holiday felt & visit market* ivy>Materials at the ready!
IVY: Ok, costume making time.
OT: *waits eagerly*
(ivy>Youch! That needle hurt! Wait a minute... why am I doing all the work?!
Making the Costume *craft turkey costume* ivy>It has a matching beak and everything!
IVY: You do the honors. It's my turn to watch now!
Ruler: Ok, fair enough. Here goes!
(ivy>I'm glad we trimmed down the puffiness. It's much easier to get the costume on this way.
All's Wool That Ends Wool *dress the sheep*
ivy>No need to count sheep tonight! I'm going to cuddle her to sleep!
C20 Wizard School
===*===
Royal Proclamation!
The Wizard School Want to boost your Energy?
The Wizard School's helpful Students will pep you up!
Upgrade to increase Energy gain and decrease recharge time.
===*===
The Baron: Oh! I see you've constructed a Wizard School!
Ruler: Some of the people here are interested in magic.
The Baron: I love magic! I've been known to cast a spell or two myself.
Ruler: Oh, really? That sounds...ominous.
I'm not sure I believe you. You don't seem like the magical type.
The Baron: But it's true! Why, I once turned an old man into a goat!
Ruler: ...
The Baron: Not impressed? I also turned a woman into a tree!
Ruler: Uh...I think we're more interested in "helpful magic" here.
The Baron: Helpful? How boring.
(baron>Wizard students at the school can pep you up with Energy spells.
The more you upgrade the Wizard School, the better they'll perform!
But they'll need SpellBooks to learn from.
A Need For Spellbooks *find spell book* baron>You've found a Spellbook? Excellent!)
OT: I must say, I'm quite excited about this new wizard school!
Ruler: Really? You don't distrust magic at all? After being... you know...
OT: Oh, heavens no. Magic is a tool like any other.
In the hands of good people, it can do good things!
Ruler: I'm glad you're alright with it.
OT: We should send word to neighboring kingdoms about our new school.
(OT>The fine school you've constructed is sure to attract the most gifted apprentices!
I'm sure many of them will bring their Spellbooks with them.
New Students *ask friends to send 40 student wizards - bring spellbooks with them*
OT>Look at all the new students. The Wizard School is very popular!)
C21 FAERIE QUEST Part 1
Previously: Ivy mentions to Old Thomas that she is going to string together some pretty glowing lights!
*At the Blush Plume*
Faerie: Sweet nectar! The humans are after our sisters to use them as lights.
Fairy Queen: Alert the Plume. Take the Rose Seal, you have my permission.
Faerie: As my lady commands.
Summary: The Faeries are fed up with Ivy using them as a light source! Complete this quest line to see why you're building a beautiful Faerie Respite!
FAEIRE QUEST PART 1
[at Ivy's Hut]
Sabina: Ivy! Let that poor Faerie Go!
Ivy: But I need her to sprinkle her sparkly magic dust over my cauldron!
My recipe calls for it!
Sabina: Must we be so cruel as to lock them up in jars?
Why can't we just ask the kind Faerie to help us?
Ivy: Because the moment we let her out of there she'll fly away!
Sabina: Gee, wonder why . . .
Ivy: Because the moment we let her out of there she'll fly away!
Sabina: Gee, wonder why . . .
[you overhear an argument over at Ivy's Hut]
Ruler: That doesn't sound good. Let's go see what's going on at Ivy's Hut.
(Sabina> Faeries flee the moment they see us because we've been locking them up in jars!
1. That's Faerie Cruel (Sabina> Say no to Faerie Cruelty! )
[ruler arrives at Ivy's Hut]
Sabina: There you are! Come now, tell Ivy she's being cruel!
Ruler: I hear both sides, but I'm sure there's a solution that'll make everyone happy.
Sabina: Well at the very least please make Ivy release *some* of these Faeries!
Ivy: Fine, I'll compromise. I'll let you have half of the Faeries I captured until we find a solution.
Ruler: Thank you, Ivy.
(Ivy> What are you gonna do with them? I hope you don't free them? they're very hard to capture!
2. Ivy's Compromise Ivy> Oh, I think they're trying to talk to us. )
[Ruler speaks to faerie in a jar]
Ruler: Hello, I'm the ruler of this Kingdom. Nice to meet you
Faerie: *muffle muffle *
Ruler: If I let you out, will you promise to not run away? We just want to talk.
Faerie: *muffle muffle *
(Sabina> Oh goodie, we're releasing them! Hello, pretty Faerie! We won't
hurt you or force you to give us your sparkly Faerie dust. 3. Don't Be Afraid
(Sabina> no, no, no, come back! )
[Faerie -sticks out tongue and blows a raspberry]
Ruler: Wait! Come back! Meh, she's gone.
Ivy: Hah, I told you so!
Sabina: Don't be disheartened! Let's free another Faerie.
Maybe this one will stay.
Ruler: Ok, let's try this again.
Ivy: Uh huh, I'm gonna head back home and eat a Skunku- pie.
Ruler: We're going to free you, but please don't fly away when we do. We just want to talk.
Faerie: *muffle muffle
(Sabina>I have a good feeling about this one! Well, go on, open the jar!
4. One More Time (Sabina>That one flew away even faster than the previous one!
Ruler: Ok, this isn't going to work. We won't have any Faeries left if we keep this up.
Thurston: Pardon the intrusion, my liege. . . but I find trust comes naturally when offered a hot meal!
Ruler: Good idea, Thurston! But what do Faeries like to eat?
Sabina: Sweets! All Faeries love sweet things, I know so!
Ruler: Alright. Let's give it a go.
(Sabina> I'm getting a sugar rush just thinking of all the desserts we can prepare for our Faerie friends!
5. Sweet Bribe
(Sabina to released Faerie: Won't you have a bite? We can wait until you're full.
Ruler: Please don't go. We just want to talk.
Faerie: And why should I listen to you?
Ruler: Umm. . . because we gave you sweets?
Faerie: So did the last human, and then we ended up in jars!
Ruler: But we're different, we're letting you go.
Faerie: I suppose. Very well. What d'ya want?
Ruler: We would like to trade you things in exchange for your magic.
Faerie: Hah! What can you possibly offer us?! Our Plume Queen provides us with everything.
Ruler: I don't know . . .
Faerie: Tell ya what. I'll return to the Blush Plume and let my sisters know.
If the Plume Queen graces your request, I'll return with our demands. How's that sound?
Ruler: I can't agree or disagree. We hope you return soon.
(Old Thomas> Faeries sure are tough to please. I wonder if she'll come back. . )
6. Who is The Plume Queen? (OT> Ah, the history of the Glimmerwood? )
[Ruler speaking with Old Thomas]
Ruler: Soo. . . The Glimmerwood used to belong to the Trolls and Faeries?
OT: Yes, indeed! Before the humans arrived, Trolls, Faeries and others inhabited the woods.
They found a way to share the land through peaceful negotiation.
When the humans arrive, it complicated matters.. as the land was being split further.
The old King was.. well, he wasn't one to share and resolve problems through peaceful means.
Ruler: I feel heavy.. I'm no better than the previous Kings..
Thurston: Aye, my liege.. I feel shame as well.. for the Faeries
But the Trolls. Aye, do not sorrow thy heart for the Trolls!
Sabina: Cheer up! Even the greatest heroes fall.
Besides, it's never too late to redeem yourself!
(OT> You truly are a fine ruler. Shall we construct a draft of new rules?
Goals? Plans, perhaps? This must be written with special parchment and ink and bounded with magic! )
7. Write the Wrongs (OT> Ready to write when you are )
Ruler: How do we feel about this treaty?
OT: It's a good step forward. We want to make amends and want to be on friendlier terms.
Ruler: I'm glad that's clear.. so, how do we call the Faeries?
Sabina: In my stories, the Faeries can be found basking in the sunny Magic Garden, but
they don't frequent the gardens anymore.. that's where Faeries go to get captured.
Ivy: Don't look at me!
Ruler: Is there another way to call them?
Sabina: If the stories are true, there IS another way. Faeries attract to fragrant flowers.
If we can collect a large amount and place them at the Magic Garden, they'll surely come!
(Sabina> So we'll need some white, red, blue, purple, and orange petals.
Some glimmer dust too, for good measure. 8. Calling All Faeries
(Sabina> The sweet scent will call them. Let's wait for their arrival, shall we? )
[at the Magic Garden]
Sabina: Now we wait for one to come.
Ivy: This is handy knowledge! Thanks for showing me this!
Sabina: IVY! I thought you were turning over a new leaf!
OT: Ohoho, that was a splendid play on words, Princess Sabina!
Sabina: I'm being serous!
Ruler: Look! There's a Faerie!
[2 faeries arrive: Ooh, what a gorgeous bed of petals. I could use a nap?
Pay attention, Lila! We're here on a mission for the Plume Queen!]
Ruler: Hi there.
Faerie: Ahh! You almost made me spill my faerie dust!
Ruler: Sorry about that? I didn't mean to scare you.
Faerie: Scared? Now where did you get that idea?
Any who, we're here to speak to the Ruler of *this* Kingdom
Ruler: That would be me.
But, before we hear you out, we have something for you. A treaty.
Faerie: The last treaty we saw tried to hoodwink us! Surely, this can't be any different.
Ruler: It is, I promise you that!
Faerie: You seem different. Alrighty. I will take this back to our Plume Queen.
Oh, and the sister you freed, she has a message for you.
We are interested in forming a friendship with you. To start, we propose a friendly trade.
(Ivy> How about that! We're truly writing history!
I think the Faeries will appreciate a trade of human things.
Let's trade them things that are unique to us. 9. Foreign Objects
(Ivy> I wonder what they have in store for us? )
Ruler: Ok, that's everything. Let's trade at the Magic Garden.
Sabina: Wait for me! My dress is quite heavy!
Thurston: Aye, my Princess! I shall lend you my arm.
Ruler: Nothing to do but wait I suppose. I'm gonna explore the garden until they arrive
(Thurston> Aye, my liege, while you explore I shall keep everyone safe from the Trolls. )
10. Trust Trade (Thurston> Huzzah! My liege, the Faeries have arrived! )
Ruler: I'm not sure if we met.. but, hi again.
Faerie: My name is Azalea. Council to the Plume Queen. And these are my sisters.
Ruler: Nice to meet you, Azalea.
Faerie Azalea: Pleasure. I'm sure my sisters have informed you of a friendly trade?
Ruler: Yes, we brought along some things to trade you.
Faerie Azalea: Well, that's rosey! Let's trade, shall we?
[The Faeries rummage through the items-
Azalea, Dew of the Stars, what is this? Do I brush my hair with it?
And what's this? A mirror? I can see myself in it!]
Faerie Azalea: Thank you for the gifts. We've brought some fruits on behalf of the Plume Queen.
Ruler: Thank you so much. We will share these with everyone in the Kingdom.
Faerie Azalea: That would be rosey.
Ah, before I forget, our Plume Queen has an answer to your treaty.
Our Plume Queen agrees that we can start anew, on the condition that you build
a place that welcomes the Faeries in you Kingdom. A Faerie Respite, perhaps.
(OT> Splendid idea. I agree with the Faerie's proposal. In addition to being a place
for the Faeries to visit and rest, it will also serve as a symbol of our ties.
11. Symbol of Friendship (OT> They gave us Magic Fruits! I'm sure Miss Ivy will love these. )
Ruler: Hey, wait! Come back! They're gone.
OT: Not to fear, they left us a blueprint.
Ruler: That's good. Let's use it to build something they'll fall in love with.
Then they'll visit us all the time!
OT: That's the plan.
(OT> Now that we have the hole dug, let's fill it with water. This will be a fine respite indeed.
12. Faerie Subtle (OT> Beautiful, it's starting to look very special. )
Ruler: Hmm.. it says here we'll need some Faerimer Columns.
OT: Oh dear...
Ruler: I know what that means. History lesson time.
OT: Back during the Old King's reign, he did terrible things.
One of the things he did was remove culture and art from the Faeries.
The Faerimer Columns were one of the things he hid away deep in the Dark Caves.
Ruler: That's awful...
Thurston: My liege, send me and thy best Knights for this mission!
Sabina: So valiant and noble of you, Sir Thurston!
Ruler: Thank you, Thurston, for your charge.
(OT> The Old King was a very aggressive Ruler.
I hope the Faerimer Columns are safe and sound.
I wish our Knights a speedy return from their Adventure To The Dark Caves. )
13. Cave Rich In Culture (OT> Truly magnificent! Astounding work, Sir Thurston.
Ruler: The middle is pretty empty. What goes there?
OT: That's where we'll place the graceful Lady Finverra.
Ruler: That's a beautiful name. Who is she?
OT: According to the Legends, Lady Finverra was the one that created the Blush Plume.
Ruler: Blush Plume?
OT: Yes, that is what the Faeries call their Kingdom.
Ruler: Oh. I hope they'll invite us to visit one day. Sounds like a really magnificent place.
Is the statue hidden away in the Dark Caves as well?
OT: Ah no. The Old King kept the statue for himself.
He stored it with the rest of his treasures in the Ancient Vault.
(OT> I hope we can locate the statue of Lady Finverra in the Old King's vault.
He has many, many treasures tucked away in there?
Maybe one day when time is on our side, we can go through and return all the sacred things he stole.
14. Lady Finverra
(OT> I'm glad she's rescued from the cold vaults of the Old King!
Ruler: She's beautiful.
OT: Indeed. She also had a generous heart.
Ruler: I can see why the Faeries honor her.
Are we almost done?
OT: Not quite. We're missing the most important thing in Faerie culture!
Ruler: Flowers!
Sabina: We should all work together to gather seeds.
The Magic Garden has some of the most beautiful flowers.
(Sabina: The Magic Garden and Glimmerbulbs produce some of the most exquisite seeds.
Let's gather enough seeds so the respite is lush when the flowers bloom! )
15. No Longer A Fairy Tale (Sabina>This is gorgeous! When are the Faeries going to see this? )
Sabina: I think I see glowy orbs floating near the respite.
Ruler: Let's go say hello.
[Faeries arrive at the respite]
Ruler: Hi again.
Faeries: By sparkles of the Plume, this is gorgeous! Azalea, come take a look see!
I agree with Lila! The humans have outdone themselves!
Ruler: We're happy to hear you like it!
Faerie: Thank you. We appreciate the details and your effort!
We think it's time for you to meet our Plume Queen.
Ruler: It would be our honor.
[waiting at the respite]
.. ..
Plume Queen: You're the one my sisters have spoke favourably about.
Your eyes show promise.
It takes courage to admit mistakes and to actively correct them.
I feel a strong aura surrounding you?
Ruler: That's very kind.. but I'm just a regular person.
Faerie: My Plume Queen, apologies for the interruption, but it's time
we return to the Blush Plume. There are guests awaiting your presence.
Plume Queen: We will meet again. I feel you will achieve great things in this lifetime.
Ruler: That was, for lack of a better word.. magical.
Sabina: She was tiny! And beautiful!
Thurston: Truly graceful! But never more graceful than thee, my liege!
(Ivy> Great job! Now that we're friends with the Faeries, I wonder what they'll trade us?
I'm gonna head over to the Faerie Respite and make some new friends.
You know, turning over a new leaf. 16. The Plume Queen
(Ivy> The Faeries talk a lot about Fey Crystals...I wonder if they'll give me one. )
End of Faeries Part 1
C22 LADY GRESELDA
Ruler to Lady G: So... I guess we should start over.
Thurston: With caution, my liege! Who knows what other wickedness she's incubating!
Lady G: Incubating?!
Ruler: Thurston!
OT: He may be right. Let's take caution. She did zap us after all...
Ruler: True... but we should still treat her with respect.
(OT> Our ruler is correct? We should get to know her better.
Let's put our rough start behind us since she did give us a hand in closing the Glimmergate.
1. Clean Slate *chat at the Tavern*
OT> We're all ears, Lady Greselda. Please share with us your past.)
[everyone continues to chat at the Tavern]
Lady G: Well, I was minding my own business baking a Frog Eye Pie when my neighbor came knocking!
Ruler: And then... ?
Lady G: My neighbor asked for some sugar and while I was getting her some
my Frog Eye Pie burned from being in the oven too long!
IVY: Ooh! Burnt Frog Eye Pie crust is the best!
Lady G: You would think!
My neighbor smelled it in the air and, well...
IVY: Say no more! I was chased out the same way over Skunku-pie!
And I'm not even a witch!
Lady G: Really... not a witch?
(IVY> Why does everyone think I'm a witch?!
Come on guys, let's talk about me another day, it's about Lady Greselda today!
2. Accidental Smell *so much to learn!*
(IVY> We're sorry to hear you got chased out over a Frog Eye Pie.)
Sabina: Eww! A Frog Eye... Pie... That's absolutely foul!
Ruler: Guys! Let her continue the story.
Lady G: Well, my neighbor has one loud croak!
Within a minute everyone and their chickens knew about it.
And out of fear, the entire village was armed with pitchforks and torches,
marching towards my home. So I cast a spell on them and ran away.
Ruler: You... cast a spell on them?
Lady G: Oh dear! Nothing terrible! ... Just a frog spell that lasted for a week.
Nothing horrendous... Hahahaha!
Sabina: That's not very funny.
(Sabina> Lady Greselda sure finds that funny... well, in her defence they did try to hurt her.
It was just a week, right? 3.Frog Eye Pie
Sabina> I hope Lady Greselda doesn't turn us into frogs when she's mad?)
Ruler: Ok, so what happened after the spell?
Lady G: I packed up my precious belongings and took off.
Sabina: What about the Glimmergate? I remember seeing you trying to open it!
Lady G: Yes. During my time alone, I kept myself busy reviewing Kingdoms.
Though they were all unfriendly, curse them... Nothing was up to my standards!
So I thought... why not my own Kingdom!
Sabina: With.. Glimmer Golems?
Lady G: Yes, dear! They'll protect me, listen to me, do things for me--
Sabina: Sounds more like slaves!
(Sabina> Greselda has probably never had any real friends?
Well, that's why we're here! To show her what friendship is all about!
4. Glam Golem Lady
(Sabina> Friends are not slaves!
Lady G: Slaves? My Frog Eye Pie, no! Friends!
Sabina: No way! That's not what friendship is about!
It's about trust and support! And free will!
Lady G: Well, as I promised, I will repair the damages I've caused.
Ruler: Thank you for sharing, Lady Greselda.
Let's all work together to repair the damages on the buildings.
(Thurston> Ah yes, our Ruler truly is the best. There is power in forgiveness.
5. Sharing is Caring Thurston> Huzzah! Our Kingdom is looking good again. )
Ruler: Good as new, great work all!
The Baron: Seize that witch!
Ruler: Ugh, the Baron! What are you doing here?
The Baron: Have you all forgotten what she did?
Pah! Doesn't matter. *I* certainly haven't forgotten!
Ruler: We all forgave her. She's working to earn our trust.
The Baron: Oh? Then I'll forgive her too... IF she agrees to work for me.
Her magic can be quite useful for conquering Kingdoms...
Ruler:... What's that you brought along?
The Baron: Ah... A parting gift for witch Greselda, if she refuses me.
Lady G: You seem extremely slimy, and that hat! Says so much about you, dear.
(Sabina> The Baron with a gift? That's... unusual.
6. Forgive and Forget *Looks like... a Pillory? *
Sabina>Every time the Baron comes around nothing good ever happens?)
Ruler: Baron! This is horrible!
The Baron: Ahahaha! A Pillory for the zapping witch!
Ruler: it's people like you that make it hard to trust others!
The Baron: People like, Kings?
IVY: Let's throw more tomatoes at him!
Ruler: Good idea!
(Ivy> This will shut him up and drive him out of the Kingdom!
7. Hot Tomato *Splat!* Ivy: Stress relieving, yeah?)
The Baron: I'll remember this too!
Ruler: Whoo hoo! He's gone!
Lady G: I could have just zapped him, you know.
Ruler: Umm... he's terrible, but let's not do that.
Sabina: Yeah! We need a villain in our Kingdom.
Ruler: Umm... that's not the point, Sabina. Meh.
This Pillory left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.
Ivy: Let's make... a Friendly Gallows as a joke!
And keep this Pillory to scare the Baron!
(Lady G> Oh, dearies. If you would just let me zap him, he won't come around anymore.
8. Friendly Gallows Lady G> Gallows Humor! My favorite!)
IVY: Wait!
Ruler: What?
IVY: Since throwing tomatoes at the Baron was so awesome, we should remember that feeling!
Ruler: How?
IVY: With a Baron Scarecrow! We can de-stress by throwing tomatoes at it!
Ruler: Hahaha! Great idea. He'll definitely think twice when visiting now!
Lady G: So, tomato throwing is ok in your Kingdom?
Ruler: Yep! No frog spells here!
(Ivy> Let's craft a Baron Scarecrow! Everyone will benefit from it for sure!
9. Baron Scarecrow *Make him FLUFFY!* Ivy> He's so FLUFFY I could die!)
Lady G: Your Kingdom sure is... lively.
Ruler: I dunno. Never a dull moment, I guess.
How do you like it so far?
Lady G: I'm enjoying it, dear. Don't you worry! Ivy... did you say you have a sister?
IVY: Yep! Belladonna is her name. Why?
Lady G: Calling her a wild one would be putting it lightly!
IVY: Yep! I write and trade with her every so often.
WAIT... do you know her?
Lady G: Yes, and no. Shall we chat about potion brewing at my home?
Ruler: And they're off giggling and chatting away about potions. I guess that's a good thing.
* As Ivy and Lady Greselda walk away*
Lady G: So... Does Belladonna ever write back?
*Their conversation fades off as they walk further away*
(Ivy> My sister only writes back when I send her rare ingredients.
Maybe if we send her a batch of Unique Oils from various Kingdoms, she'll write back!
10. Potion Shop Gossip
Ivy> Oh! Belladonna says she might visit us soon!)
C22 Griselda's Dark Garden
[ Ruler greets The Baron]
Ruler: Oh bother, you're back again? Isn't it too soon for another inspection?
The Baron: Ever so eager to greet me! Be a dear and wait until the knights announce me first, hmm?
All bend the knee to King Baron Garland Pfeffernot, here to grace the common folk!
Ruler: Blah, blah, blah, are you done yet?
The Baron: Perhaps. How are you, friend?
Ruler: Here we go again with "friend". What do you want this time?
The Baron: Somebody has a sore behind. You know I can't be friendly ALL the time. I'll lose respect.
Ruler: Then that's not being a TRUE friend at all.
The Baron: Would someone that's NOT a true friend exempt you from this month's taxation?
Ruler: You shouldn't be taxing us at all!
The Baron: I know, I know, you don't have to cry tears of joy over this generous pardon.
What's that? What can you do to thank me? Oh, but if you INSIST... heheheh?
Ruler: ...
I want a garden. Built to PERFECTION! *snaps*
Fetch the landscape design scrolls.
Ruler: You didn't have to go around in this big circle to tell us what to do.
(Baron> Yes. No. Maybe so? Is this what they say during the month of love? Why are you still here?
The garden is quite complicated, you know. I need it before the grand day of love. So GET to it!
1. A Friendly Pardon
*build royal maze garden- why does he have to build it here?*
Baron> Marvellous! Marvellous! Your soil is quite rich...)
Ruler: Why do we have to build your stupid garden in MY Kingdom?
The Baron: Heheheh, I can taste how everything is going to unfurl...
Ruler: What exactly is going to *unfurl* ?
The Baron: That's for the King to know, and commoners to serve dutifully.
I am going to take a nap. I hope everything is in order when I return from slumber.
Ruler: This all feels very off. He's not mean and he's not nice either?
IVY: Oooh, maybe we should spy on him.
OT: Oh dear... stalking a King is treason indeed!
IVY: Oh come on. It'll be fun. Besides... something tells me he's not going to bed.
[after some time]
Ruler(disguised as mysterious Knight) : Did you give me a brainwash potion?
Because I'm doing silly stuff with you again.
IVY: You look great! With our disguises on he won't recognize us.
*Following The Baron around town*
Ruler: You were right, he's just bumming around the market.
IVY: Quick duck!
(IVY> Whoo, I don't think he saw us. But really, did you make any sense of his actions?
He's visiting a ton of gift shops... ? WAIT! Do you think... he might be... IN LOVE?
2. Swiftly Stalking Royalty *Is he sniffing roses? He's looking at rings? Why is he in the poetry section?
Expensive red wine tasting?* IVY> Is it just me, or is there a spring in his steps?)
Ruler (still in disguise) This is pointless. I'm going to go up and ask him.
IVY: Don't! He'll know we've been following him!
Ruler: It's better than us snooping around making up theories!
Ruler: (no disguise) Baron! I thought you were going to take a nap?
The Baron: Why so combative? I can change my mind about things.
Ruler: Then will you change your mind about telling me what this garden is all about?
The Baron: I suppose. You can't stop my plans anyways.
I'm announcing a Queen.
OT: *gasp*
IVY: Hahahaha, who would want to marry you??
The Baron: Who WOULDN?T want to marry me? I have everything! Gold, good looks, and a crown.
Ruler: Well you got ONE out of three...
The Baron: Now that you know my plans, won't you help me with the preparations?
I want an over the top garden party as the backdrop to my proposal.
What a grand gesture this would be! I am a genius!
(IVY> I don't know what to say. How much more delusional can this guy be?!
I don't know about you but I want to help him, just so I can see who this UNLUCKY lady is.
3. Garden Ceremony IVY> Ready, ready? This is going to be EPIC! )
IVY: whispering (Psst, ready? I can't wait to see who this lady is.)
OT: (Miss Ivy this is not a show! Let's try to be merry.)
SILENCE! The King of the Glimmerlands has something to announce.
Hold your tongue or I will...
The Baron: ENOUGH! None of that talk on my joyous day! AHEM!
Welcome to the Royal Maze Garden! You're probably wondering why I built this garden.
Well, I'm not sure where to begin, but it represents my journey... for love.
Ruler: (Do you think this lady might be Sabina?)
IVY: (I never thought it might be one of us... Uh oh, what do we do?)
The Baron: Like this maze, I have been lost navigating life. But lucky for me, I found my way and--
*crowd yells* GET ON WITH IT ALREADY!
The Baron: Ugh. Peasants. You wouldn't understand my life anyways.
In simpleton terms, I am announcing my Queen.
She is a beautiful and magical woman living in your Kingdom. Wasting away!
She deserves to be by my side as my woman!
So I am here to ask for her hand.
So here it is...
IVY: (pouting) ...
Sabina: (downcast) ...
The Baron: Lady Greselda, will you marry me?
IVY: Whaaaaa?!!!
OT: Oh dear...
Thurston: Steed of the heavens!
Sabina: Phew, I'm glad it wasn't me!
[spotlight on Lady Greselda]
Lady G: What a buffoon. I decline your proposal.
(Baron> EXCUSE ME? NOBODY REJECTS ME! Ahem! I. Must. Not. Get. Upset. Errm!
Lady Greselda, what must I do to have a powerful lady like yourself as my other half?
4. The Unlucky Lady *He's heading to Lady Greselda's Castle!*
Baron> OPEN UP, WITCH! Errm! I mean open up, my sweet! )
Ruler: Lady Greselda, we didn't know when we were building him the garden...
Lady G: It's quite alright dear, you didn't know the degree of your foolishness.
Unlike this buffoon here.
The Baron: Buffoon?! Surely you are not speaking of me.
Lady G: You. Everything about you us utterly unacceptable. You make for a poor mate.
You have no talent in magic whatsoever.
You're a silly man that wears feathers and bows on his person.
And don't get me started on your fluffy, pleated collar! Do you have fleas?
Ivy standing off to the side: BURN!
The Baron: I... I... I have NEVER been insulted by a woman like this before!
Who do you think you are to speak to a King like this. Have YOU seen a MIRROR lately?!
Hmp! I only proposed to you because my Royal Council gave me some wise words!
"If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, you should marry an ugly wife!"
Lady G: ...
The Baron: Hah! How do you like a taste of your own poisonous words?
But I am a GRACIOUS King. I forgive your tongue and will allow you to think this through.
Don't make me upset!
Ruler: Lady Greselda, you don't have to marry anyone.
Lady G: Hmm... but if I marry him this Tiara will have more weight to it...
Ruler: ...
Lady G: A joke, dear, a joke.
Lady G: This garden is appalling... I'm going to fix it to my liking. He did gift it to me after all.
(Lady G> Do you know anything about the Dark Plants? They're my favorite!
Now I finally have and place AND excuse to raise some. Dangerous... Not at all!
I will show you how to grow some if you're interested in learning.
5. If You Want to Be Happy
Lady G> Have I ever given you reason to doubt me? )
Ruler: These plants... do not look safe at all...
IVY: This is so awesome. I wonder if Belladonna knows about these plants?
Lady G: Perhaps your sister will appreciate some of these babies as gifts.
[Lady Greselda and Ivy chatter away]
Sabina: You're going to say something, right? These plants are scary...
Ruler: Maybe this is her way of coping after The Baron's proposal.
Sabina: But what if the plants take over our Kingdom?!
Thurston: Aye, my princess! I will always be here to protect thee!
Sabina: Hearing those words made my heart lighter. Thank you, sweet knight.
Thurston: No need for formalities, my princess. I will always save thee after the Ruler.
Ruler: Thurston, I think you're making Sabina feel worse...
Lady G: Ahem. Are you dearies listening?
Ruler: Yes! Uhh... you wanted something moved...?
Lady G: Perhaps a Glimmer Trap to eat out the wax in your ears will enhance your hearing.
Lady G: Once there, I will use my magic to change the garden to MY liking. Questions?
(Sabina> If this helps Lady Greselda feel better... I guess we should give it to her.
I hope her magic is enough to contain it...
*I read in my fairy tales that Dark Plants can quickly grow to take over ANY surface.*
6. Coping Mechanism I wonder what it will look like...
Sabina> Ahhh! This garden does not belong to a lady!)
Thurston: Stand back, my liege! These vile plants are plotting...
Lady G: Put that away, you--
Ruler: Stop!
Lady G: Thank you. Now? what should I rename this garden to?
How about, Greselda's Precious Garden?
IVY: Sound as great as it looks! I like it!
Sabina: There is no beauty in plants that could eat you whole!
Ruler: Let's try and accept each other's vision of beauty.
(to Lady G) So these plants won't try to take over the Kingdom, right?
Lady G: Of course not... they obey me after all.
Ruler: ...
Lady G: Why is everyone looking at me like that?
Ruler: Nothing... we just-- We're rebuilding trust, remember?
Lady G: With eyes like that, how can anyone forget, dear?
Don't worry, these plants will not act out. Just don't bother them and you'll be fine.
Come, have a tour with me. You might just discover that you enjoy its presence.
Ruler: Ok, let's go on the tour, everyone...
It's not fair to be fearful of what you don't understand.
(Thurston> Stay behind me, my liege! These vile plants can't sink their teeth into my shiny armor!
If one simply bothers thee, call out my name, and my Excalibam will strike at once!.
7. Griselda's Beautiful Dark Garden I guess we're safe with Greselda leading...
Thurston> Zounds and gadzooks! These are mean!)
The Baron: What... WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO MY MAGNIFICENT GARDEN?
Lady G: Your garden? I recall it being GIFTED. To ME.
The Baron: The center fountain made of GOLD! Ripped out and replaced with a monstrous plant?!!
Lady G: Monster?! Hahaha, the only monster around here is you.
The Baron: You CAN'T just do as you please! You RUINED my proposal!
Lady G: Good. Now you can get it through your puny brain that I am NEVER going to
say I Do.
Ruler: whispering (Do I intervene?)
IVY: (No, let it go on. This is great!)
The Baron: You don't know a good thing when you see it. I blame the Emotion Potion they gave you.
Lady G: What's wrong with the garden the way it is now?
You pranced in here like you knew me!
I would NEVER be caught DEAD in that garden you built! It's not even my style.
The Baron: So be it. If you can't appreciate my gesture, then that's YOUR problem.
(Why do I feel more attracted to her than ever... ? Could it be her cruel personality?)
Lady G: Why are you looking at me like that?
The Baron: Since you DESTROYED my gift. I'm going to give you a chance to make it up to me.
(Baron> That gold fountain was constructed out of love. Believe me or not, that's not my concern.
Since you ripped it out like you did my heart, I'm going to go King on you.
You have 24 hours to purchase the fountain at a special rate.)
8. What Is This Feeling? *You don't have to make this purchase!
C23 Blythewood Part 1
Summary: Old Thomas reaches out to a long-time friend.
A letter arrives that may split the Kingdom in half.
A life is saved and welcomed into the Kingdom.
[ Old Thomas begins writing to Agnes]
OT: Oh dear.. it's been awhile since I last wrote to Agnes. I hope it's not awkward I write now.
Hmm.. where to start.. ? I suppose, Dear Agnes?
Dear Agnes, how are you, friend?
.. ..
Oh no, that's not good enough after such a long period of silence on my part!
.. ..
Dear Agnes,
I hope you are well. Let's see, where did we last leave off?
Life continues to treat these old bones well...
I am still serving as a Royal Council and the Ruler hasn't failed to be true and graceful.
Perhaps you'll visit one day? I promise you won't be disappointed!
You once told me life should be full of surprises and wonder? I am blessed to say I'm filled with those moments every day.
I hope you are well, and if there is a chance, do come visit.
Always, Thomas
OT: Oh dear, I think I'll sleep on this before sending it off?
(OT>No, I must not be a coward! It's about time I send this letter to Agnes.
I wonder where she has been and what she has seen.. ?
I hope she writes soon, the wait for a reply is always harder than writing the letter itself.
1. Dear Agnes (OT>Oh! She sent a gift as well!)
[Old Thomas receives Agnes letter ]
Dear Thomas,
Hello, hello from Blythewood! It's considerably bright and sunny here for a winter!
It pleases me to hear you are doing well and life is pleasant.
I've been meaning to visit last summer, but a certain someone never wrote back. . .
Sweet Thomas, that was a joke! I have a feeling you were stressing yourself over that!
And I couldn't help but tease you like when we were in our astronomy lessons.
To be sure, I was never upset. I knew you were kept quite busy.
I've heard many, many tales throughout my journey about the Glimmerwood.
It's quite dramatic indeed! Is it all true? Does your Kingdom truly have a Manticore?
What of the Mythic Essence? And the Glimmergate's awakening?
You must tell me all, your travels surely sound more exciting than mine!
Attached is a little gift from my travels.
I miss you dearly, I hope to hear from you soon . . .
Love, Agnes
(OT>Love! Oh dear, reading that always makes my heart skip a beat!
She didn't have to send a gift.
What can someone like me offer a lady who already has experienced all the wonders of life?
2. Gift of Wonder [at the potion shop] Otto ivy & Lady G>Umm.. the essences are.. for me! )
Ivy: Sooo, what do you need these for again?
OT: Umm.. uhh, for myself!
Lady G: Yes, but for what, dear?
OT: To study and document in the name of history, of course! Haha Ha..
Ivy: Why are you so sweaty?
Lady G: Better yet, didn't you already document this when we first discovered it?
OT: It seems I may have missed something, and I would like to restudy it, to be sure!
Ivy: What did you think you missed? Maybe we can answer it for ya.
OT: ..
Lady G: I know a lie when I sense one. Maybe the Glimmer plants can get it out of him?
OT: Glimmerdust, no! I would like to gift some to my friend.
Ivy: Hahaha, now it all makes sense. *Friend* , huh?
Lady G: Am I missing a joke here?
Ivy: I'll explain while we brew. He probably just wants to impress his *friend* Agnes with a gift.
(OT>Miss Ivy! Agnes is just my friend, please stop spreading stories!
Oh dear.. Well thank you for your assistance. Agnes will be amazed to see this brand new essence.
3. Can't Fool The Ladies (OT>Now for the hard part.. writing the letter.)
Ivy: So, what are ya gonna write? Dear Agnes, I brewed these Mythic Essences from the heart because I have a crush on you.
Lady G: Is it that embarrassing? You are pink like the cheek of a baby frog's first croak.
OT: ...
Ivy: : Fine, we'll stop teasing you. Here you go, all packaged up nicely.
OT: Thank you Miss Ivy, and Lady Greselda. Please do let me know if you ever need assistance for anything!
Ivy: Anything, huh?
Lady G: Hmm..
OT: Oh dear.. this is going to lead to trouble?
Lady G: Good to know, Old Thomas. We shall do so if the need ever arises.
Ivy: See you later! Go get her, tiger!!
OT: Time to sit down and write the letter.
(OT> What to say.. do I end this with Love, Thomas? She did end her letter with love.
Perhaps it's a signal I can too? Oh dear, I feel like I'm young again! )
4. Four Page Letter
(OT> I should re-read this before sending it off... )
[Old Thomas re-reads letter before sending]
Dear Agnes,
My heart feels lighter knowing you forgive me for not writing immediately.
Blythewood! I remember our trip there during the summer of our botanical studies camp!
Has it changed much? Is the apple pie lady as grumpy as always? The good old days, I miss those times indeed.
Yes, the songs and stories of the minstrels are true! I will send you some of my recollections.
I hope they're up to standards! I did my best to record everything as it unfolded.
You are too kind. Surely my stationary life cannot be more exciting than yours.
Thank you for the souvenir, I also attached a little something for you as well.
Our two best witches (we joke - a witch and a half!) brewed them.
I hope they are useful for your future travels. Where do you plan on visiting next?
I pray you are well, and I miss you terribly.
Love, Thomas
P.S: I hope the Glimmerwood is on the travel list once again.
(OT> I wish I could see her face when this package arrives.
Mythic Essence! I almost forgot what a discovery it was!
I surely took it for granted? 5. Dear Agnes Part 2
(OT> Oh, a.. sapling gift? )
OT: Hooray! A letter from Agnes!
Dear Thomas,
Blythewood has gone through changes. Some for the better, and some for the worse.
The Baron's rules have changed the culture here.
The apple pie lady is no longer in town.
She was sent to The Baron's royal kitchen to bake him fruit pies whenever he wants one.
I believe she may be even grumpier now! I do hope she gets to go home soon . . .
Minstrels that dare speak ill of The Baron say he had a hand in the demise of the former King,
and possibly the disappearance of the true heir as well.
We live in dark times, and I feel it in my bones darker times are coming. . .
Oh my, I've been rambling on about my fears. I'm sure you've already heard these whispers.
Onto lighter subjects, yes? I enjoyed your letter! I tried my hardest to read it slowly.
These are truly epic findings! I must visit soon to witness these once in a lifetime discoveries.
And to see you, of course. It will be like old times. Studious Thomas and Curious Agnes!
Speaking of old times, I stumbled upon a weak Praying Tree in Blythewood.
Unfortunately, The Baron issued a decree to not water the Praying Tree. . .
Anyone with eyes could see the tree was heavy with sadness as it withered away. . .
As I sat in silence admiring the tree, a gust came and the root lifted meekly off the soil.
And something magical happened! I felt the wind push me towards the root.
I don't know what took over me! I swiftly broke off a piece of the root, and grabbed a handful of soil.
Then I rushed off before anyone saw me.
I've been trying to nurture the root. But to no avail, nothing worked.
Except for the Mythic Essence you sent me! The root and seeds started glowing and the color returned!
But it was short lived and I am out of the essences.
I believe you are the one who can nurture this sapling. I apologize for imposing.
I hope the Ruler of Glimmerwood can protect this future Praying Tree from The Baron.
Write to me soon and often, sweet Thomas.
With All My Heart, Agnes
OT: Oh dear, The Baron is terrorizing other Kingdoms..
I must take this sapling to the Ruler at once and request an audience with everyone.
(OT>With everyone present and aware of the situation,
we can better combine our efforts to revive this piece of the Praying Tree before it's too late.
6. The Blythewood Sapling
(OT> Any ideas to revive this sapling? )
Ruler: The Baron is always up to no good. Ivy, Lady Greselda? Any leads on what to do?
Ivy: We can try some things at the Greenhouse.
Lady G: I must ask, what are we doing reviving this tree? Aside from doing Blythewood a favor?
Ruler: What do you mean?
Lady G: Well, has anyone thought about why The Baron wanted this tree gone?
Perhaps we should understand the Praying Tree before rooting it into our Kingdom.
Ruler: The Baron is always doing things that involve harming others
Lady G: True, but let's not deny that the Praying Tree *is* a magical being.
And housing a magical being in our Kingdom could bring us visitors we may not welcome.
And we can't exactly uproot the tree after it's revived and send it back to Blythewood!
Not to mention this is a lifetime of commitment. And to what? We don't even know.
Ruler: I.. ... ...
OT: I want to help Agnes and the Blythewood.. but I must fulfill my duties to you first.
As Royal Council I urge you to consider Lady Greselda's precaution.
Ruler: .. Thank you, Old Thomas. And thank you Lady Greselda for speaking true.
As Ruler of this Kingdom, I say we do all we can to revive the Praying Tree.
I'm not afraid of The Baron or the unknown. We'll deal with what comes as it arises.
I don't expect anyone to fight my battles. I will take full responsibility.
I do hope that everyone stays, and protects the Kingdom of fairness that we've built together
OT: Thank you, kind Ruler. You will never lose my faithfulness.
Thurston: My liege, thou shall never lose me or the Excalibam by your side!
Lady G: Hmp. I applaud your bravery. You have my magic at your side.
Sabina: Of course we?ll be here! You've done so much for all of us.
Ivy: Yup. And this turned emotional FAST. Let's get to reviving this sapling, shall we?
(Ivy> Planting 101. Let's get this sapling into the ground as soon as we can.
The basic nutrients are all from mother nature anyways.
Then we can start experimenting on what will make this baby grow!
7.To Be Selfless, No Matter The Cost (Ivy> I wonder if it'll grow?)
[end of part 1]
C23 Blythewood Part 2
Summary: The Baron destroys a piece of history.
The Kingdom reconstructs lost knowledge with outside help.
The Faeries get restless.
[Old Thomas sends letter to Agnes]
Dear Agnes,
It was a struggle deciding what to do with the sapling.
We realized we know nothing about the Praying Tree.
In the end, the Ruler decided to plant the sapling and let come what may come.
Some claim to have seen the sapling dance in the sun! But, that was a while ago...
The sapling appears weaker by the day and I'm afraid it will wither away if we don't act soon.
Perhaps Mythic Essence is no longer enough?
Do you have an inkling to what we should do?
Do you know more about the Praying Tree?
Yours, Thomas
(OT>I should do my own research as well while we wait for Agnes' reply.
Will you help me look for books relating to: Blythewood, Praying Tree, magical plants,
and anything else that could help us understand this sapling?
1. Planting The Seeds Of.. ? (OT> Oh dear, we have a lot of translating to do. )
Ruler: I'll wait for the carrier pigeon with you, too. I have a feeling today is the day.
Ah, there's the little birdy now! Stupendous timing!
Dear Thomas,
I am at ease to hear the sapling arrived safely and is under your care.
We must move fast since Mythic Essences magic is no longer enough. . .
I did a little digging of my own. (Always one step ahead of you!)
According to rumors, The Barons Knights removed four trinkets that blessed the tree.
The removal of the trinkets was the true reason behind the trees passing.
The decree to not water the tree was just a diversion.
The Baron wanted the knowledge of the trinkets lost. .
The language barrier has been challenging, but I've befriended the Blythewood citizens.
They say they can recreate the missing trinkets, but it will be difficult.
I can't take on a task this large alone. . .
I hope distance wont be a problem for us working together.
The town has gotten strange since the trees passing. . I hope to read your words soon.
They bring me comfort.
In anticipation, Agnes
(OT> Oh dear, what should we do? Oh, yes, of course! You found the list of materials she needs.
This is quite a request. Do we have any of these materials in our Kingdom reserves?
2. Four Trinkets of Blessing *mail Agnes the materials*
(OT> I await the good news, Thomas )
Ruler: I hope Agnes is safe.. it has been awhile since she wrote back.
OT: I hope she is safe as well..
Thurston: My liege! This carrier pigeon was found outside our castle walls!
OT: Ah, that's Agnes' seal!
Dear Thomas,
I apologize for not sending this letter straight to your door. .
The Baron recently declared that letters can no longer be sent or received in Blythewood.
I had to do a lot of sneaking around to get this little birdy out unnoticed.
I'm starting to understand the language here better.
Communication should be much smoother from here on..
The Blythewood artisans crafted the trinket! They call it the Life Tree Trinket.
However this is just the base. . . The trinket is missing the blessing.
I believe the blessing is in the form of a stone. Perhaps a precious gem?
I hope you were able to find a lead, I will continue to ask around for more information.
Here is what I know so far, I hope my translations are correct:
There are four blessings that guarded the Praying Tree.
Each Trinket represents an element, I believe they are Water, Air, Fire, and Nature.
I will start looking into the history of the Praying Tree. . in the meantime,
The water blessing is that trinket that must be reconstructed first.
This carrier pigeon is trained, please use this one when you write back.
Love, Agnes
Ruler: A water stone?
(OT> Shall we tour all of our lakes, ponds, and rocks near the waters to understand what type of stone forms there?
We are looking for something that could represent a water stone..
3. Water Blessing (OT> We may need to travel to the ocean. )
Ruler: I don't think any of these rocks are it. They feel very ordinary.
Ivy: Duh, I could have told you that. Where we need to go is... the ocean!
Thurston: My liege, send me in your place. The ocean is a dangerous place, filled with Kraken!
And Sirens that will lure you to your DOOM with their melodies!
Ruler: Thurston, I think those are just sailor legends.
Sabina: No way, Princess Lorelei of the deep sea kingdom is real!
Ivy: Well, only one way to settle this? TO THE OCEAN!
Ruler: Why do I feel like this is a ploy to get us to go out to sea?
Ivy: Well, if you're a chicken, we can send our trusty knights instead.
But we'll need to supply them with Potion of Gills. So they can breathe underwater, duh!
OT: Ah, I see! The potion will help them swim deep into the ocean to mine precious sea stones!
Ivy: Yep! You got it!
Ruler: That sounds really dangerous? How long does this stuff last? Has ANYONE tried it before?
Ivy: I haven't brewed it before, but it shouldn't be too hard.
Lady G: If it worries you dear, allow me to help. I have a few recipes I would like to try as well..
Ruler: Oh geez.. OK. We will leave this up to you both.
(Ivy> We'll need ALL the ocean- y things. And whatever else Lady Greselda suggests.
This is gonna take awhile, but hey, no one's perfect! 4. Potion of Gills
(Ivy> Sooo, who wants to be a tester? )
Ruler: So how long after taking this potion will the effects kick in?
How long will it last? Do I grow gills? Where on my body.. ?
Lady G: Too many questions, dear. We won't know until we try it.
So.. which poor soul is going to try this?
Ivy: I say Thurston. He's the one that offered to go!
Thurston: *Gulp* I.. I..
Lady G: You did swear an oath to protect the Ruler, dearie.
Thurston: In the name of the Ruler, I will take this poison for thee!
Lady G: It's not poison, you - -
Ruler: It's ok Thurston. I can take the potion.
Thurston: No!
Lady G: Oh my, he's chugging all of it!
Ivy: Whoo hoo! Chug! Chug! Chug!
(Ivy> Ready, Old Thomas? Get out your ink and paper and get ready to
record this! This is going to be a great learning experience for all of us! )
5. Can I Breathe On Land? (Ivy>Quick, dunk his head into water! )
Ruler: Thurston! Are you ok?!
Ivy: He grew gills! His fingers are webbed!
Lady G: Fascinating..
Ivy: We can't test much if he's going to stick his head in a bucket until it wears off.
Lady G: Let's throw him into the nearby pond.
[At the pond]
Thurston: I'm swimming! This is aweso - - *gargle gargle*
Ivy: He's like a fish. He can't speak until he breathes underwater first.
Ruler: I guess it's.. totally safe.
Ivy: Yep! The only thing we need to worry about is the consistency in each bottle.
If they're unevenly brewed, some can last as short as five minutes!
Ruler: ..
(Lady G> Don't worry dear, we'll be sure to brew a very good batch when it's time to set out.
6. Deep Sea Exploring (Lady G> Well? Any Kraken?
Ivy: Thurston looks traumatized.
Ruler: Thank you, Thurston. Your service is greatly appreciated.
Thurston: Anything for my sovereign! The hair of Sirens cannot sway me to their side!
Ivy: I think that's seaweed you fought off. Not siren hair.
OT: Siren or not, these stones you recovered are magnificent!
Ruler: Yeah, I've never seen anything like this before. What is it?
Thurston: Lapis Lazuli, according to the common folk near the beach.
Ruler: What do we do now? Stick it into the Life Tree Trinket?
(OT> I believe so, let's take it to the Magic Forge. They should be able to figure something out for us
. 7. Lapis Lazuli Trinket (OT> Oh my, it's making my hands moist! )
Ruler: This is beautiful. Look, hold it! Your hands get moist!
Sabina: This is would make for an excellent moisturizer!
Ruler: That's a unique proposition.. but the sapling needs it more than we do.
OT: How about we build a post to place the trinket on?
That way it won't be so easy to remove..
Ruler: Good idea, let's do that.
(Sabina>I guess I can come by whenever my hands are dry and place them around the Lapis Lazuli trinket.
8.A Stake In The Tree -this should help it grow big and strong!
Sabina>Whoa... did the air change around here?)
[ Old Thomas writes to Agnes]
Dear Agnes,
The sapling grew in a matter of days!
It is not a fully grown tree, but I have no doubts that it will be soon!
The stone we used to fill the trinket was the Lapis Lazuli.
I did some research of my own, I am Studious Thomas after all!
Here are some things on the Praying Tree that were consistent across all scrolls.
Before I start, I must note that I never found anything on a *Praying Tree*
Rather, there are many references to a *Goddess Tree*
Perhaps they are one and the same? Any - who, here are my findings:
No one knows how the tree came to be, but many believe it is a powerful magical being.
It is said to be a beautiful tree with fuchsia petals that mimic velvet.
According to a poem, when one sits inside the draping vines of the Goddess Tree
And reflects in silence, one will always find the clarity they seek.
That's all I was able to find. I hope to translate more of the tomes tonight.
Be safe, my dear.
Devotedly, Thomas
(OT> I hope this pigeon remembers her way back to Agnes..
Glimmerspeed, sweet pigeon. Do not get caught. 9. Any New News?-to the Royal Exchange
*Old Thomas receives letter from Agnes* (OT> Excellent. Another Life Tree Trinket! )
Dear Thomas,
The townsfolk believe we are the chosen ones to save the tree!
I tell them they are too kind and it's truly justice that is on our side.
I am glad to hear you did your homework!
Yes! The Goddess Tree! My translation was off. My apologies!
The people of Blythewood don't know much about the Goddess Tree either..
Stories got lost over generations, unfortunately.
Here are my findings so far:
It is known that the Goddess Tree was loved by the Faeries.
The Trolls also regard the tree with respect, but never interacted with her.
Over time, humans discovered the tree and also started to seek her for comfort.
The Faeries welcomed the humans and shared the Goddess Tree with them.
When the Old King heard, he declared the Faeries were untrustworthy.
The Old King demanded the tree removed and the citizens and Faeries fought him.
With much loss and sadness, the defenders of the tree won.
After that the Blythewood people kept to themselves and not much else is known.
I have so many questions.. What is the origin of this tree?
Why was the Old King so obsessed with the Faeries during his rule?
What was the agreement between the Old King and Blythewood after the battle?
What does The Baron know of this tree?
Attached is another Trinket. Be safe.
Love, Agnes
(OT>Too many questions, and none of them happy. I propose we revisit
the tree, perhaps we'll be one of the lucky few to witness come of its guidance. )
10. Deep Rooted History- visit the Blythewood Tree: Hello? Anyone there?
(OT> I guess the tree isn't sentient.. yet? )
Ruler: I haven't felt anything *magical* happen. Anyone feel something out of the ordinary?
Ivy: Nope. Not me.
Ruler: Let's stop wasting energy and work on the Air Trinket.
What precious stone represents this element?
Ivy: No clue, but I think it'll most likely be a pearly blue color.
Ruler: Ok, let's split up and collect things we think could work?
Thurston: Rah - rah to that, my liege!
(Thurston> What's blue and is precious? It must symbolize the air nature.
What would Sir Wren do in this situation? 11. Something Blue, And Something New
glimmer dust-it's sparkly blue; mithril-a steel blue won't hurt;
blue petals- a soft blue might be good; enchanter?s essence-liquidy blue stuff;
earth wisp- it's more green? but it's a bit blue too;
glimmer shards- Lady Greselda likes these.
(Thurston: My sovereign, no need to hold back on feedback! )
Ruler: I don't think any of this is going to work.
I keep feeling the answer should be very obvious?
Sabina: That's because it is!
The obvious answer would have been.. Faeries! They are cute, teensy, and air like!
So we should have been using all the things Faerie. Not all the things blue!
Ruler: Good idea, Faerie - like items are special and very elemental in nature.
Let's collect some and see what we can do.
Sabina: Let's call it a Moonstone!
(Sabina>Yay! Moonstone it is! I hope when we combine it all together
the color is a beautiful pearly blue shade. 12. The Moonstone
-craft the Moonstone-to the Magic Forge.
(Sabina> Did I just see a Faerie at the windowsill?)
Sabina: It's gorgeous! Here! Press your ear to it.
Ruler: I hear something like.. wind - chimes against the breeze.
Sabina: That's a poetic way to put it.
Ruler: It's very peaceful...I hope the tree likes it as well.
(OT> If the water blessing helped the tree grow stronger, I wonder what this will do?
13. Air Blessing-this is our only stone! Don't break it!
(OT> The leaves... are turning fuchsia?)
Ruler: Whoa, the leaves are fading from green to magenta.
OT: Dear Ruler.. this isn't just any regular sapling..
This is the Goddess Tree! I have no doubts.
Sabina: Oh look! Faeries!
Ruler to Faerie: Hello. We're glad you came by, we have questions about this tree.
Faerie: Do not speak to us like we are friends.
[Faeries to each other-This is the tree our sisters told us about.
The magic surrounding it is too strong. There's nothing we can do now, we arrived too late.]
Faerie: Humans, what have you done?
Ruler: What do you mean?
Faerie: How dare you use our gifts and kindness on the likes of this tree.
Ruler: But I thought we were doing the Faeries a favor?
Faerie: A favor?! What filled your head with that many earthworms?
Ruler: History cites that the Faeries loved the Goddess Tree..
Faerie: Oh. You did not just - - You think we're all the same, don't cha?
Ruler: No.. umm.. That's not what I meant.. I..
Faerie: Here's a little neat fact for you. Not all Faeries are friends.
We're like you. There are many Faerie Factions and alliances.
Our Faerie Queen will be very displeased to hear of what you did..
How could you build the Faerie Respite to symbolize our friendship
and then root this Goddess Tree in your Kingdom? Are you playing games with us?
Ruler: Slow down, no one is trying to fool anyone!
Faerie: Sure, like we trust you.
And just to be sure you won't further this tree's powers with OUR things,
you can kiss the Respite goodbye. It will no longer produce items.
Tell the other Faerie Hive to supply you.
Goodbye. *Blows a raspberry* Blffffff!
Ruler: This isn't good. They think we're working with another Faerie group.
OT: This awful assumption was my fault, I take full responsibility.
Ruler: None of us knew.. The Faeries have remained hidden until recently.
They can't expect us to know everything about them when they've been so secretive.
We also built the Faerie Respite on our lands, not knowing what message it was sending..
That was misleading..
Well, the Faerie Respite doesn't seem to be working anymore.
Ruler: Let's be sure our tree is safe until we figure out what's going on..
(OT> Yes, we need to protect this living tree until we assess the situation.
14. Not All Faeries Are The Same!-Check the Goddess Tree-I feel a magical barrier;
check the lv5 Faerie Respite-they're mad? the respite isn't dropping items!
(OT> What do the faeries want from us?
C23 Blythewood Part 3
Summary: Another side of the story gets revealed, however, history's timeline is still blurry. The Kingdom takes a stand and supports a side. Things stay uncertain while the stranger sleeps.
[Old Thomas writes to Agnes]
Dear Agnes,
I've gotten the Ruler caught in a battle with the Faeries . . .
The Glimmerwood Faeries are upset that we are caring for the Goddess Tree.
Why they are upset is unclear. But they do not want this tree to get any stronger.
Do you know the history between the Blythewood Faeries and the Glimmer Faeries?
If we can understand the friction, perhaps we can remedy the situation in the Kingdom.
I do not expect a simple solution. The Faeries have been around far longer than we have.
Their history is complex.
I hope all is well on your end, please write soon.
Love, Thomas
(OT>Glimmerspeed, sweet pigeon. Just like befoe, do not get caught! We await your return!1. FAERIE RICH HISTORY *from Agnes* OT>Another Life Tree Trinket!)
Dear Thomas,
I did the best I could, I hope my knowledge helps your Kingdom.
My sources say the Glimmer Faeries were the dominant Faerie clan until their downfall.
Under Lady Finverra's lead, the Glimmer Faeries were earnest and hardworking.
After Lady Finverra's passing, Lady Ivinea took her place. She wasn't gracious at all.
She wanted to bring the Glimmer Faeries to glory. The Glimmer clan rose to power,
when Lady Ivinea realized the Glimmerwood had harvestable magic.
With her discovery, the clan quickly became the wealthiest and strongest.
Power and greed became the motivator. They wanted the Blythewood and sided with
the Old King. However that battle didn't go in their favor, enraging the Old King.
That's all I was able to gather. I am not sure what to make of this at the moment.
On to the matter at hand. . . If we continue onward, the fire blessing is next.
A Garnet stone is the only one I can think of. I hope you can locate some soon.
With Love, Agnes
Ruler: it explains why the Old King had the Lady Finverra statue. And other Faerie artifacts.
OT: Indeed. It also explains why the Old King was cruellest to the Glimmer Faeries. . .
(OT>You may want to go to the Magic Garden? I think that would be the best way
to call the Glimmer Faeries out to meet us. 2. WE COME IN PEACE! OT>Hello there!)
[faeries arrive]
Faerie: I hope you're here to tell us you're getting rid of that tree.
Ruler: No, I'm not. I'm here to talk it out.
(2 faeries whispering
1stFaerie: (The young Ruler sounds firmer and more confident than before. . . )
2ndFaerie: (Could be a bluff, let's hold our ground. )
Ruler: What are you guys whispering over there?
Faerie: Ahem. Don't rush us, you're not our Queen.
Ruler: Speaking of the Queen, I wold rather speak to her.
Faerie: No. As long as the tree is around, you will not get the honor of meeting the Queen.
Ruler: Well that's not fair. You haven't been honest with us either.
We can be just as upset as you are. But we're not. We want to talk it out.
Faerie: we know there was a misunderstanding, but it doesn't change what transpired.
Prove to us you want to make it right. Give us back the things you used on the tree.
Ruler: You're not making this easy at all. We're both at fault. Let's work together.
Faerie: No. Do it and we'll talk about an audience with the Queen.
Ruler: Since I never got the Plume Queen's name, is here name Ivinea?
Faerie: Queen Ivinea is the prime jewel of the Plume.
Ruler: We'll do this because we want to talk. Not because we're bending to your will.
(Ivy>This is going to be tough. They want ALL the things we used from
them. On accident. Meh, the Faeries are a fickle bunch. 3. BEING IMPOSSIBLE
Ivy>Here you go, your Faerie highness)
Ruler: It's not everything, but we did our best. Can we talk now?
Faerie: You're not even trying at all. How do we take
you seriously? No audience with the Queen.
Ruler: That wasn't part of the deal.
Faerie: The deal was we'll consider giving you a meeting with the Queen.
Ruler: That's not honest at all, you knew what we were agreeing on.
Faerie: Nope, we never said we would grant you a meeting with the Queen.
Ruler: . . .
Tell Queen Ivinea we're going to create the third blessing for the Goddess Tree.
Faerie: You won't dare.
Ruler: Watch us.
*At the Castle* ruler speaks with Sabina
Ruler: I think I spoke too soon. . . I shouldn't have let my anger get the best of me. . .
Sabina: Don't be too hard on yourself. They were being meanies anyways.
Ruler: I guess we can't back down now. Where do we go to find the Garnet?
Sabina: The Desert Sands is really hot. Maybe we should look there?
(Sabina>Hot desert heat sound like the place for precious fire stones like a Garnet.
[B]4. HEATED ARGUMENT Sabina>Find any burning stone?)
[gathering at the Castle]
Ruler to Thurston: Find anything?
Thurston: Nay, my liege. I HAVE FAILED THEE1
Ivy: You're SO dramatic. Where do we look next?
Thurston: FAIIIIILED!
Ruler: It's totally fine, Thurston. Did you find any clues at least?
Thurston: Errm. . . One of the knights found a drawing on one of the boulders in the desert.
It was a large red circle next to a red mountain.
Looks like sorcery, my liege. Stay far away from it!
IVY: No way, that sounds like a MAJOR clue. Could the red circle be the Garnet?
Ruler: Anyone know of a red mountain?
Sabina: Oh! From my tower when I was trapped, I saw a volcano off in the distance.
Ruler: That might be it! What is it called?
Sabina: Mount Despair.
Thurston: My liege, that's the depths of the underworld!
Lady G: Have no fear, dearie. I have the perfect enchantment for your armor.
You won't melt away to a pulp with this spell active.
(Lady G>*NOTE* The Underworld Enchantment is volatile and will only last for 8 hrs.
The next quest is TIME SENSITIVE. Completing the timed quest will get you ahead. You do Not HAVE to complete the timed quest in order to progress.
5. UNDERWORLD ENCHANTMENT Lady G>Do not underestimate this soothing red color)
[fairie appears]
1st: Stop what you're doing!
Ruler: Then let us speak with Queen Ivinea.
Faerie: . . . No. Stop what you're doing first.
Ivy: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me!
Faerie: We mean it, do not power up this tree any further.
Ruler: We mean it too. Let's talk.
Faerie: . . .
Ruler: If we don't talk we'll never reach a solution. You've been silent long enough.
We know about the Blythewood battle. We know about the Glimmer Faeries? rise to power.
What we don't know is why you are against the Goddess Tree.
Faerie: It belongs to another clan.
Ruler: That can't be the only reason.
Faerie: As you wish. *Pours Faerie dust into the Underworld Potion*
Ruler: Hey, stop that!
Faerie: Take that! Your potion is now unreliable.
(Lady G>Faeries are a temperamental lot. Take this potion and climb Mount Despair.
This potion will wear off in 8 HRS. While this enchantment is ACTIVE, you have
a higher chance of finding Garnet stones. Once it wears off they will be harder to find)
6. FOOL ME TWICE . . . Lady G> you are very lucky! )
[fairie appears]
IVY: Hah, your little plan can't stop us. *blows raspberry* Phbbbbt.
Faerie: I am rubber, you're glue. Whatever you say
Bounces off me and sticks to you!
Ruler: Stop! We're not here to fight. We want to talk to the Queen.
Faerie: No.
Ruler: Did you even tell her of our request?
Faerie: . . .
Ruler: Why can't we talk things out? We're not making any progress.
Faerie: Do not craft the Garnet Trinket. . . Please.
Ruler: We won't if you would just deliver the message to your Queen.
Faerie: Fine. But don't craft the Trinket while we're gone!
To be sure we're going to place a magic barrier around the Garnet.
Lady G: Dear, you're being firm, but not firm enough. Craft the Fire Blessing.
Ruler: That wouldn't be in good faith.
Lady G: Like there was any from them! They cast a spell to be sure we can't !
Ruler: I . . .
Lady G: You will stand up for our Kingdom, and to the Faeries that are bullying us.
They're starting to take you seriously. Stay strong, and lead.
Ruler: Ok. Craft the Fire Blessing. ONLY because we need to show them we're serious.
(Ivy>The Faeries are going to make this very difficult. Let's focus all of our energies to fight off their spell 7. WITH OUR POWERS COMBINED . . . ! Ivy>I am Captain Ivy! )
[faerie appears]
Faerie: You broke your promise! You crafted the Fire Blessing!
Ruler: We didn't promise anything.
Faerie: You say you want to make this work, but you're building up leverage!
Lady G: We've been patient long enough, dearie. Are we getting a chance to speak to the Queen?
Faerie: Not any more with that attitude!
Lady G: Don't test my patience, dear.
Place the Fire Blessing by the Goddess Tree!
Ruler: Lady Greselda! You're making this worse!
Lady G: I've had enough with the back and forth! Don't bend the knee to the Glimmer Faeries!
(Lady G>Am I right, or am I wrong? The Glimmer Faeries have bullied us
long enough! And didn't they fall from their former glory? Well their attitude hasn't dropped a notch, that's for sure. 8. BRANCHING OUT My goodness. . . It's violet?)
SL: at the Goddess Tree
Ruler: The leaves turned completely purple!
Sabina: It's beautiful! Touch the leaves! They feel like fine velvet!
Faerie: Please . . . no more. We will get the Queen . . .
Meet us at the Faerie Respite.
(Lady G>Always rule with a steady hand, my dear. You may not agree with me, but it was called for this time. Get your questions and thoughts together, I have a feeling it won't be easy to meet this Queen a second time. 9. DON'T BEND THE KNEE Lady G>Queen Ivinea is on time.)
[at the Faerie Respite]
Faerie: All praise the Plume Queen with the sweetest nectar.
Queen Ivinea: Hello, young Ruler. My floral maids have told me
everything. I apologize for their diplomacy.
Ruler: It's . . . fine. I'm happy we're here and ready to talk.
Can you tell us. . . everything, I guess? From the beginning?
Queen Ivinea: Of course, the Glimmer Faeries have nothing to hide.
After Lady Finverra?s passing, we were no longer on good terms with the other clans.
I rose to the challenge and did my best to complete Lady Finverra's duties,
But the other clans took no notice. There was much resistance.
It is unclear to me still, why the other clans were uncooperative. . . I suspect foul play.
But without proof there is not much I can do.
Ruler: Is that when you discovered you could channel the magic in the Glimmerwood?
Queen Ivinea: Yes. In my desperation, I discovered a way to harness the magic in the woods.
We offered our newfound power to other clans. Still, they would not welcome us.
I ruled with an angry heart. We quickly rose to power and became the strongest clan.
But it wasn't enough. When the time came we sided with the mad Old King.
As fate would have it, Blythewood won the war and we lost everything.
(Old Thomas>Not to worry, I have documented everything Queen Ivinea has said in a scroll. It's good to have this part of history explained, even if it may be biased. 10.THE GLIMMER FAERIES' FRUSTRATION OT>Queen Ivinea, please tell us more)
[still at the Faerie Respite]
Ruler: We're sorry about how you were treated. But violence is not the answer.
Queen Ivinea: I agree, young Ruler. And we are paying for it, still.
Ruler: You learned from your mistakes, and that's all that matters.
We want to be friends with you and with the Blythewood Faeries. We will be fair.
Queen Ivinea: It's not that easy. Once the tree is revived, we
will be driven out of the Glimmerwood.
Ruler: Not if I'm here.
Queen Ivinea: That's a sweet scented thought, but the
Blythewood Faeries will not be as gentle.
Their magic far surpassed us after the Blythewood battle.
They are unhappy with us.
Ruler: You mean there is still a power imbalance?
Queen Ivinea: Yes. They are not the strongest clan. Once the tree
is revived, its powers will weaken us.
The Blythewood magic is unique. It spreads to form a barrier.
Ruler: How do we revive this tree without harming the Glimmer Faeries?
Queen Ivinea: I pray to Lady Finverra for answers. We do not know.
Ruler: I'm sure there's a way, let's think about it.
Queen Ivinea: You have the fiery determination of the late Lord Alcinus.
(OT>Lord Alcinus? He was the loyal Knight that served the King that passed away recently. . . He fled the Kingdom after the King's passing. Many say he left to search for the true heir, or he left due to guilt of failing the King. No one has seen him since. . . 11. HISTORY REVEALED OT>I wonder what the Goddess Tree will look like. . .)
[Old Thomas reads letter from Agnes]
Dear Thomas,
It is good that Queen Ivinea has learned from her mistakes.
I haven't seen the Blythewood Faeries during my time here. . .
I am not sure where they went. Perhaps Queen Ivinea may know?
With regard to the final trinket, they say the Blythewood Gem is the final blessing.
Though I am not sure how to construct that without the Faeries' assistance. . .
I will send it to you if I manage to get one.
It saddens me to think this may be the end of our adventure together. . .
I must not think that! I am sure we have many more adventures ahead of us!
Write to me soon of what happens.
With Love, Agnes
Ruler: Queen Ivinea, do you know where the Blythewood Faeries are?
Queen Ivinea: . . . No, I do not.
Ruler: Are you ok?
Queen Ivinea: We must not craft the Blythewood Gem.
The gem will give the Blythewood Faeries power over The Glimmerwood.
Once that happens we will have nowhere to go. . .
Can we work together to craft the Glimmer Gem?
Ruler: Ok. Show us what to do.
(OT>The Blythwood Faeries are missing? I wonder where they went? I wonder? oh, it's just an old man's musing. You want to hear it? I wonder if the Blythewood Faeries will appear here if we craft the Blythewood Gem instead of the Glimmer Gem? 12. THE LAST BLESSING OT>I hope this creates peace.)
Ruler to Queen Ivinea: Does this gem represent your clan?
Queen Ivinea: It does. The Glimmer Gem is unique to us.
Ruler: Before we bless this tree with this gem, can you promise nothing bad will happen?
Queen Ivinea: Blessing the tree with the Glimmer Gem will not harm us.
Ruler: What about the Blythewood Faeries? Are you sure you do not know of their whereabouts?
Queen Ivinea: I do not know.
Ruler: Any objections?
. . . . . .
Ruler: Ok, we're all in this together.
(OT>That's all that's left to do. We're all here. 13. Glimmer Of Hope OT>There's a face!)
Ruler: There's a face on the tree! Who is this? Is she awake? Can she speak to us?
Queen Ivinea: ...
Ruler: Aren't you excited? You're safe!
Queen Ivinea: Yes, we are very excited. Thank you, young Ruler, for not driving us away.
Ruler: We welcome anyone and everyone that has no place to go.
Queen Ivinea: Yes, and it worries us.
Ruler: Why?
Queen Ivinea: I may be over thinking is all. It is my duty as the Queen.
Ruler: So, who is this on the tree?
Queen Ivinea: She reminds me of Lady Finverra's floral maid, Acacia.
Ruler: Why is she on the tree?
Queen Ivinea: I do not know myself? Young, Ruler, you have our thanks.
I hope we are on friendlier terms now.
Ruler: Of course! Are you leaving now?
Queen Ivinea: There are things I must attend to now that the Goddess Tree has been resolved.
Please consult my sisters should you need anything.
Lady G: I am not fond of these pompous Faeries, but Queen Ivinea is not at all like Agnes said.
OT: Agnes got her information from Blythewood, it makes sense if it were biased?
Lady G: True, but any good witch knows? do not trust others so easily.
Ruler: Queen Ivinea was acting weird? maybe she's just stiff?
(Sabina>Whoa, this tree has a face on it! She looks like she's sleeping.
Helloooooo, anyone home? Or awake? 14. KNOCK ON WOOD *Lady Acacia, are you awake?* Sabina>Nope, she's still sleeping )
C24 Troll Tribe Part 1
Summary: The Glimmerwood has unexpected visitors from the Feral Lands. Thurston hangs onto his grudge. The Kingdom builds a Swampy Pond at Kaz Tzul'jin's advice.
* battle a monster at the Sparkling Mine*
Ruler: A Boar? I've never seen one around before.
OT: Ah, that's a Dire Boar.
Ruler: Do they come into the Glimmerwood seasonally?
OT: Hmm, I don't believe so. Allow me to consult the scrolls.
Ruler: I'll take a look around and see if the Kingdom is safe.
(OT>As your Royal Council, I urge you to be careful. Dire Boars are not like other monsters you have encountered thus far in the Glimmerwood. They're tough.
1.A Terrible Boar OT>Scrolls never boar me! )
OT: This is most curious! Dire Boars live far away in the Feral Lands. I'm surprised they're here!
Ruler: How long would it take to travel from the Feral Lands?
OT: A while. Perhaps a few weeks?
Ruler: Maybe a few of the Dire Boars got lost? I didn't see too many.
Thurston: Aye, a boar problem is nothing to fear. Better than a Troll, I say!
Ruler: Speaking of Trolls.. I haven't seen many around lately.
Thurston: And I say HUZZAH to that!
Ruler: I guess.. Let's go check if there are any around.
(Thurston>My liege, don't go looking for Trolls! Be happy you're free of them!
Once you find one, ten more will come! 2. Trolls Will Be Trolls Thurston>Thankfully the Excalibam is by our side. )
Thurston: TROLL! Stand back, my liege. I will soil my hands for thee!
TROLL: Good luck with that! They're already soiled!
Thurston: You know naught of the graceful Ruler, filthy Troll!
TROLL: No such thing as grace in someone that destroyed our King and stole our heirloom.
Ruler: I ..
Thurston: Do not listen to his foul lies, my sovereign. They're just as bad as his stench!
TO BATTLE, TROLL! Or return to where you belong!
TROLL: I would rather go home than stand here and look at your fleshy face.
The Dire Boars have taken a good chunk of our land and we're too disorganized to fight. Ever since the King's passing the Trolls are more concerned with fighting each other for leadership than focusing on things that truly matter.
Thurston: You're the reason the boars disturb the Ruler's sleep!
TROLL: Your Kingdom Ruler is the reason FOR the Dire Boar invasion!
I don't have time to explain this to you.
Ruler: . .
Thurston: You look disturbed. How are ye?
(OT>Sir Thurston, in my years of experience, I believe it's best to leave a troubled Ruler alone while they reflect. 3. Troll Alert! *Doing field work, helps relax the mind.* OT>Don't push yourself too hard.. )
OT: How does your heart feel?
Ruler: Not good. Did I misjudge my actions?
OT: You did what was right at the time. You couldn't have predicted what was to come.
Ruler: Dire Boars are here because of me.. If I hadn't fought the Troll King, they wouldn't be here.
OT: That may be true, but their numbers are small.
The Dire Boars pose no threat.
Ruler: Not to us, but they do to the Trolls.
Thurston: Have no mercy for Trolls, my liege. Don't forget what they did to us!
They ravage our crops and terrorize our citizens!
Ruler: And in return we fight them off and dethroned their King.
It's a never ending cycle.
Thurston: There is no such thing as making peace with Trolls.
Trolls FEED on nonsense!
(Thurston>My liege, where are you going? 4. How To Catch A Troll *Troll from before, are you there? * Thurston>This stench is hideous! )
[at the Troll Pit]
TROLL: Whaddya want? Can't you see we're too busy to play swords with you?
Ruler: As Ruler of this Kingdom, I'm here to apologize for what we did to you.
TROLL: That's great and all, but it doesn't do us any good right now.
Thurston: Good for nothing swamp creature! The Ruler just extended a peace offering to you!
TROLL: And I accept it. You may think little of me, but I'm capable of seeing the cycle we've created.
Ruler: Maybe we can stop this cycle now..
TROLL: How many years have you seen? You smell younger than the previous Kingdom Ruler.
Regardless, you're naive. How would you feel if we destroyed your Ruler? Maybe we should have.
Thurston: Take it back, Troll! Or feel the steel of the Excalibam!
TROLL: And how do I know your apology is sincere?
You've been silent after you stole the Big Ruby. Now you're sorry and want to be friends?
You just want us to fight off the Dire Boars.
Ruler: That's not true at all! It just happened to be this way, but it's not the truth!
TROLL: Here's a good start. Give us back the horns of our brethren.
Ruler: Hey, wait!
Thurston: Nay, my liege. Let him go.
(OT>Troll Horns and Troll Essence, you say? We collected quite a handful of those.. I hope they accept our apologies and return of their belongings. 5. Pay Back *Do horns grow back?* OT>It's not everything, but it will do. )
SL:
TROLL: That's not even close to what you took from us.
Ruler: I know.. How about the Ruby?
TROLL: Keep that for now. I would rather not bring attention to selecting the next Troll King.
Ruler: Ok. Let us know when you want it back.
So.. why did you attack us and our crops?
TROLL: Well that's a silly question. Why did you take our lands in the first place?
You look lost. Didn't that old man teach you history?
The one they call Mad Old King drove the original inhabitants out of the Glimmerwood.
Our pit ruler, Troll King Zeba'jin favored peace. He let the Mad Old King have his way.
Thurston: Nay! Your foul armpit ruler didn't favor peace!
TROLL: Troll King Zeb'jin DID favor peace. He never condoned the actions of troublemaking Trolls.
I do apologize on their behalf.
Thurston: Lies. You ALL stripped my armor and left me in the COLD!
TROLL: Those Trolls are troublemakers, they are not EVERYONE.
Thurston: Swear it on the Excalibam, hornless Troll!
TROLL: You've gone too far! Defend yourself and we'll defend ourselves.
I hope the Boars getcha!
Ruler: Thurston! Why did you say that?!
(Thurston>Don't trust a Troll, my liege. You'll thank me later! Let me be your champion! We don't need Trolls to fight off Dire Boars! 6. Thurston Went Feral! *The Boars are everywhere!* Thurston>*pant pant* Everything.. is under.. control..
IVY: The Dire Boars are everywhere..
OT: Indeed, we may have to call it a Boar - dom!
Ruler: Thurston, we have to put our differences aside and work together with the Trolls.
Thurston: We can protect ourselves without the Trolls, my liege!
Ruler: I'm doing all I can! This is not sustainable!
Thurston: Perhaps sharpened swords and tougher armor will turn the tides during combat.
IVY: It's worth a shot. I'll look into potions that can increase our energy.
(IVY>I guess you'll need shinier sword and stronger armor. I still think we should paint the sword and armor with scary faces! It'll definitely scare them off faster! 7. The Boar-dom, Not Kingdom IVY>The Dire Boars are not afraid at all! )
Thurston: See! Nothing.. to sweat about!
IVY: Nothing to sweat about?! You're drenched in it like a piggie!
Thurston: Nay.. Miss Ivy! I .. am as dry .. as the desert!
Ruler: Thurston, you can barely breathe.
IVY: Something isn't right..
Ruler: what do you mean?
IVY: I saw one of the Dire Boars drop some Faerie dust.
Ruler: Are you sure?
IVY: Nope. But it's magic of some sort though.
Ruler: Magical or not, we can't stop them on our own.
Ruler : Thurston, if you don't agree with my command then stay out of it.
Thurston: But .. but ..
(IVY>Ouch, that was the first time I have ever seen you that upset!
I hope Thurston takes it well. 8. Sweating Like A Piggie *Let's talk!*
IVY> I bet Thurston's at the tavern! )
* Ruler greets TROLL at the Troll Pit*
Ruler: Hi, it's me again.
TROLL: Where's your friend?
Ruler: I'm here to apologize for what happened.
TROLL: Are you apologizing for him? Tell him he should do it himself.
Ruler: Remember how you said the troublemakers do not represent ALL the Trolls?
Well, Thurston is like that ..but in human form, I guess?
TROLL: I suppose WE can be friends. Let's start there before we jump into something official.
Ruler: Umm ..ok, let's start there.
How do we fight off the Dire Boars together?
TROLL: If we build a swamp in your Kingdom, it may help hold them off.
Ruler: How?
TROLL: They'll sense the Troll presence on your land and may back off.
Ruler: I see ..so we're making them believe you have more power.
TROLL: Precisely.
(IVY>Pee ew! A Troll Swamp?! I guess our noses will have to endure it.
9. Sending A Scented Message *Can we place it in the corner somewhere?*
IVY>Are there any side effects to this?)
C24 Troll Tribe Part 2
Note: seems like all conversations with TROLL/KAZ are at the Troll Pit
[at the Troll Pit- after building the Swampy Pond]
Ruler to TROLL: It's working! Most of the Dire Boars retreated!
TROLL: Don't get too excited, they'll figure it out eventually that this is just a trick.
Ruler: What should we do now?
TROLL: Don't depend on me for the answers. We're not a team or anything.
For all I know you'll betray us given the chance!
Ruler: What are you talking about?
TROLL: If the Dire Boars promised to leave you alone if you hand the Trolls over,
I bet you wouldn't even think twice.
Ruler: I wouldn't let that happen!
TROLL: Says the King Slayer.
Smell ya later. We have things to do that humans will never understand.
Ruler: Wait!
(OT>As Royal Council I suggest we strengthen our Kingdom by building
Defences against the Dire Boars. Now is the best time to do so since the
Dire Boars have retreated.. Peace won't stay with us for long.1. Humans Just Don't Understand OT>We should be safe for awhile )
Thurston: My liege! The hornless Troll has fooled us!
Ruler: Thurston, you need to stop calling him that.
Thurston: But tis the truth! He has no horns.
Ruler: Thurston! That's UNACCEPTABLE! I'm going to ask for his name the next time we see him.
Thurston: Well said, my liege! With a name we can indict him for his crimes!
Ruler: That wasn't the point...
Thurston: He took advantage of your gentle hear, my sovereign. We must rid ourselves of this stinky swamp. It hasn't stopped the boars at all!
Ruler: It wasn't meant to be a miracle solution. He only promised it'll help reduce their numbers.
Thurston: Aye, my liege. But what is next? The swamp is just the beginning. His true intention is to take over our Kingdom!
OT: Oh dear, perhaps Sir Thurston's concerns should be heard..
Ruler: Let's just talk to the Trolls directly. Playing guessing games is not the way to do this.
(OT>I suppose a direct confrontation will get us answers.. But at what cost? Are we being too rash? 2. In The Swamp *What is your name, anyways? * OT> Do be careful..
* at the Troll Pit*
Ruler: Hey, are you there?
TROLL: Whaddya want?
Ruler: We never got your name.
TROLL: You can call me Kaz. Only my parents can call me by my full name.
Thurston: Let me, my liege. You need not waste your breath on him. ERMM, AHEM..
Kaz, I hereby announce your crimes! You are charged for attempting to conquer our Kingdom. You are to pay for your crimes by swearing fealty to the Ruler. No trial.
KAZ: Are you serious? Well this is what I say to your accusation AND Kingdom - -
Ruler: STOP! Thurston!
Thurston: But.. but..
Ruler: As Ruler I command you to leave! At once! Kaz, I'm truly sorry.
KAZ: Are you guys messing with me? Because I'm missing the joke.
Ruler: I mean it. That wasn't acceptable behavior. WAIT! Don't leave yet!
KAZ: Now that he's done, its your turn to yell at me now?
Ruler: I must ask, why are the Dire Boars still here?
KAZ: Because the Trolls are currently no match for Dire Boars?
As the battle marches on, we're running low on supplies. Less supplies means
Less morale during battle.
Why would you care? Not like you have sympathy for us anyways.
(OT>I'm afraid Thurston is delaying our peace efforts.. In hopes of repairing the damage, perhaps we can prepare the Trolls their favorite meals? Clearly we cannot buy our way into their hearts, but it'll be a display of support. 3. Kaz Tzul`jin OT> Perhaps their skin is green from all the fish meals? )
*at the Troll Pit*
Ruler: It's not much, but we want you to know we want to help.
KAZ: That's quite a catch you got there.
Ruler: It wasn't easy..
KAZ: You're telling me? We've been doing this our whole lives.
Thurston: And what else have you been doing your whole life?
KAZ: You again. Well, that's my cue to go. Thanks for the fish!
Thurston: Hah, that's right! Run from your shame, hornless Troll!
KAZ: Arghh! That's the FINAL time you call me hornless!
Thurston: To battle!
Ruler: Thurston, NO!
Thurston: Don't sadden your heart. When he sees his reflection in the Excalibam, he'll run for sure!
Ruler: We're NOT to fight each other! We should be fighting the boars! Thurston, as Ruler I command you to leave and never to be near the Troll Pit.
IVY: Don't worry, I'll watch him.
Ruler: Kaz, I'm sorry for his outburst .. So, what are you going to do with all of the fish?
KAZ: I don't know, stare at it? It's a joke. I'm joking. We cook it into meals.
Ruler: Can we help?
(KAZ>Do you even cook, human? I suppose I'll show you a thing or two about cooking fish. But don't get any idea that this is a bonding activity, alright? 4. Fishin' Ain't Easy
KAZ>Doesn't smell like my momma's cooking. )
* at the Troll Pit*
Ruler: This is kinda fun.
KAZ: While you're having fun, the rest of us are crying! This is terrible!
Ruler: It's not going to taste like mom's cooking or anything.
KAZ: It if did a boar must have ****ed me and sent me to Heaven's Swamp.
Ruler: That's not very funny.
KAZ: How about making weapons? Any good at that?
Ruler: I don't think we're terrible at it.
KAZ: It's nothing fancy like what you use, but it's just as good. If not better.
(KAZ>The good ol' trusty Troll Club. That has been our weapon of choice since the beginning of time. Here, give it a try. And if you don't like it, well then there's something wrong with you. 5. Weapon Of Choice KAZ>We blow the horn for morale! )
KAZ: The clubs don't look too shabby.
Ruler: I hope it's good enough. We've never made anything like this before.
*Club snaps in half*
KAZ: Are you trying to sabotage us?!
Ruler: No!
KAZ: You crafted us faulty weapons so they would break during battle!
Ruler: You can't expect us to make PERFECT Troll equipment!
. . And what gain do we have from doing that? We're in this together.
I'll prove it to you. I'll go with you to the Feral Lands.
(KAZ>Really. Alright. Prove yourself, not to the Trolls, but prove your bravery.
Let's see what you've got, "Kingdom Ruler". 6. The Red Feral Lands KAZ>How's that for adventure?!
Ruler: We made it back, whew.. the trip was tough.
KAZ: It's nothing.. for me!
Ruler: Kaz! Your arm!
KAZ: It's just a scratch. Wild boar thought it could hurt my tough green skin!
Ruler: Kaz, that's not just a scratch! Let us help you. Ivy knows all sorts of healing potions.
KAX: How do I know it's not venom you're applying on me? I'm good with my ointments.
Ruler: It'll take you some time to return home. You've been traveling alone as a liaison.
Let us help you.
KAZ: Find. I'd rather fall ill to a cowards poison than to a boar's dull tusk.
*Hours later*
Ruler: Thanks, Ivy, for helping Kaz.
IVY You betcha!
By the way, I started looking more into the sparkly dust I saw from the boars.
I was right! It IS magical dust! But I'm not sure from where.
Ruler: It did seem magical in their den... there were thick spiralling thorns all over...
IVY: Do you have any Feral Boar stuff from your adventure?
Ruler: Sure, you can have what we found.
(IVY>Thanks a bunch! I'll inspect each item and consult with Old Thomas. I'm sure that old man has a scroll or something on this. What's that he always say? Oh right, "Perhaps scroll J481..." Hahaha, ok, I'll stop. 7.Don't Be So Paranoid (IVY>I'll take a look and let you know what we think!)
C24 Troll Tribe Part 3
* at the Castle*
Ruler: Did you figure out the source of the magic?
Ivy: The Feral Magic seems to be... from the Faeries!
OT: Miss Ivy, it's much too soon to conclude that!
Ivy: Why not? How do you explain the pouch and Faerie-like designs?!
OT: Sure, but...
Ivy: And Faeries are REAL! I've caught some in jars!
OT: Yes, and they refuse to speak to us...
We just can't know for sure. Why would the Faeries give magic to Dire Boars?
Ivy: Oooh, maybe there's a secret Faerie base in the Feral Lands that went wrong...
OT: ...
Ruler: Old Thomas is right. Without solid connections we can't be sure? maybe we should ask Kaz.
(ivy>I wish the Faeries weren't so elusive. Hey! Don't look at me like that.
Even if I never put them into jars they wouldn't talk to us anyways.
1. Speak to Kaz -Thurston can't come with us *to the Troll Pit*
ivy> Well? Where is he? )
Ruler: Kaz, are you there?
Troll: Go away, human.
Ruler: Do you know where he is?
Troll: ...
Ruler: There's no use ignoring me. I know you're down there!
Troll: If you're lookin' for the traitor, he's not here.
Ruler: Traitor? What happened?
Troll: Hah! Nice try! Kaz has fooled us looong enough.
Vulzal caught Kaz with a potion brewed by a witch!
Kaz applied it to his arm while yellin' in pain. Human magic is nothin' to play with.
Kaz accepted HUMAN ESSENCE. He's now Kaz the Traitor.
We don't welcome that kind.
Ruler: This is a misunderstanding! We don't have magic... or human essence!
Troll: Uh-huh. Talk to the hand, human!
Ruler: I swear! It's a potion for the cut on his arm!
Thurston: Save thy breath. I always knew that hornless Troll was never to be trusted.
(ivy>Hey! Who you calling a witch?! ... I feel bad for Kaz. My potion caused him to get kicked out of his own tribe?
2. Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are *Search for Kaz, where would he be?*
ivy> I found him! He's over here sleeping!)
Ruler: Ivy, I don't think he's sleeping... Kaz! ... KAZ!
KAZ: Whaddya... want...
Ruler: Quick, help me carry him back. He's extremely dehydrated and hungry.
Thurston: My liege! Heed the other Troll's warnings!
Ruler: Traitor or not, we welcome everyone and anyone that doesn't have a home.
(ivy>Trolls like to eat fish, right? I'll make another batch of medicine for his arm.
3. I'm Good, Just Misunderstood *fish-it's not fancy, but it'll do;
water-hydration is a must; roast chicken- I think he likes it buttered?
ivy> He's regaining strength!)
SL: at the Castle
Ruler: Kaz, how are you feeling?
KAZ: ...
Ruler: Come on, we just saved you!
KAZ: I never asked ya to! I owe you nothin'!
Ruler: I never said you owed me anything! I just asked how you're feeling.
KAZ: ... I'm fine.
Ruler: Why were you kicked out of the Troll Pit?
KAZ: The Trolls think Ivy's potion is witch sorcery. I only yelled because it stung!
So they ended up misunderstanding the situation. They think I sold my soul to ya!
Great! Kicked out. I shouda stuck to my gut.
Ruler: Don't be bummed out. We'll explain it to them and everything will be OK
(ivy>You're heading back to the Troll Pit?
I don't think they'll want to listen to anything you have to say.
A girl is just being honest.
4. When In Castle, Do As The Humans Do *back to the troll pit*
ivy>What IS Human Essence anyways? )
Ruler: No luck, the Trolls won't listen.
Ivy: Did you get them to tell you what Human Essence is?
Ruler: ... Where is Kaz?
Ivy: He told me he was going to get some food.
OT: He told me he was going to take a walk.
Ruler: We have to find him, he's not fully recovered!
Thurston: Nay, my liege. He was probably the one that gave the boars their magic.
Hence why he was dubbed a traitor.
Ruler: Now is not the time!
Thurston: He probably ran to the boars! They'll accept him.
Ruler: That's it! He probably went to the Feral Lands to prove himself to his tribe.
(Old Thomas>Oh dear... be careful, the Feral Lands is not to be taken lightly.
Please prepare accordingly before you venture off to find Kaz.
5.The Thing That Heroes Do *Kaz, don't be reckless!* Old Thomas>Did you find him? )
Ruler: Kaz! We've been looking everywhere for you.
KAZ: When will ya give up?
Ruler: Whatever it is you're trying to prove by entering the den alone is going to be pointless.
KAZ: Honor is never pointless.
Ruler: You can't fight the Dire Boars alone. We can make things right, with time.
Let's go back to the Kingdom and think of a plan.
KAZ: You mean go back with you as hostage?! I'll be a boar's hostage before being yours.
Ruler: I promise you'll have your own home in my Kingdom during your stay.
KAZ: You promise to keep your word?
Ruler: I've kept every word I've said so far.
(ivy> So... anyone know anything about building a Troll house?
6. Building Kaz a Home *keep it near the Swampy Pond
ivy> I like your sense of style, Kaz!)
Thurston: My liege, surely 'tis not true!
Ruler: Yes. Kaz has his own home in our Kingdom now.
Thurston: He will surely cast his magic on us while we slumber!
Allow me to guard your bedchamber, my liege! I will keep him at bay if he tries anything funny.
Ruler: He's not going to, you don't have to worry.
Thurston: He may have bewitched thee! And everyone else here. Ahhh!
Why is no one seeing what I'm seeing?!
Ivy: Because you're making it all up! Duh!
Ruler: I think it might be best if we separate these two. They're like cats and dogs!
(Thurston>But... but... I'm a failure as a knight if I can't be beside thee!
For rule 149 of The Knights Code states:
"Every Knight must guard the Ruler's bedchamber with one eye open during sleep!"
7. Thou Art Too Graceful! * Thurston at the Tavern- it has stronger root-beers!*
Thurston>*Burrrrp* Aye, this is... quite fine!)
*outside Kaz's Abode*
KAZ: Where were ya?
Ruler: Just getting things in order.
KAZ: Is that Knight going to bother me?
Ruler: Nope. We're going to keep you two separated.
KAZ: Hmph.
Ruler: We wanted to ask your opinion on something.
We found these pouches of magic on some of the Dire Boars.
Any idea who could have given these to the boars?
KAZ: I felt thick magic in the Dire Boar Den. But that's as far as it goes.
I don't know anythin' about magic. I just know when it's present.
Ruler: Ivy believes it's Faerie magic?
KAZ: Yes? No? It's not on my list of concerns.
Ruler: What IS on your list concerns?
KAZ: None of ya business. Telling you would be betraying the Trolls. My real family.
I?m tired. Go away.
(ivy>Sheesh, what a big grump. Do you think he'll tell us what's bothering him after he rests?
8. I Never See You Anymore (Are you ready to talk yet?)
ivy>Do you wanna build a swamp man?)
Ivy: Umm... I think you should come to Kaz's house.
Ruler: Oh geez, what's wrong now.
*At Kaz's Home*
Thurston: Silly Troll, you're no... match for a *burp* Knight!
KAZ: Shiny armor, meet club! *whack*
Thurston: Puny Troll... not funny! You dented my armor!
Ruler: Stop! Thurston, why are you here?
Thurston: *Burrrp* I saw...
Ivy: Hahaha, I think he had one too many root-beers.
Thurston: Nay, Miss... Eevee! I'm fully in.. con-TROLL!
Ruler: Ivy, can you help me look after him?
Ivy: Sure thing. C'mon, you big goof.
KAZ: Ya don't have to say more.
Ruler: I'm glad you understand we can't control him...
KAZ: It doesn't mean I trust ya, either.
I want a weapon rack right outside my door. In case more of him come around.
Ruler: That's not safe at all.
KAZ: I will only use it under extreme circumstances.
(KAZ>Let's be real, there are plenty more not excited by my presence in your Kingdom.
I will not be threatened or powerless on your grounds.
I'll get a better night's sleep knowing I have protection.
9. I'm In Con-Troll! -Troll Weapon Rack-He'll sleep better knowing he's protected...
KAZ>Let's see if he comes around now!)
Ruler: Are you sleeping better?
KAZ: Yes.
Ruler: Can we talk about the Dire Boars now?
KAZ: Whaddya want?
Ruler: You said there are things more important than finding out the source of the boar's magic...
KAZ: That's none of ya business.
Ruler: Why not? We've been welcoming and wanted nothing more than for us to be friends.
KAZ: ... Give me the magic you found. I'll give them a look.
Ruler: Thank you.
(KAZ>A smart Troll is the kind that doesn't make promises.
Leave the magic bags on the table and I'll see if there's a connection to somethin'.
10. Kaz's Change Of Heart -give Feral Magic(Drops from Boars!) KAZ>I can't work with you hoverin' over my shoulder.
Congratulations! Part 3 completed! Part 4 coming soon!
C24 Troll Tribe Part 4
KAZ: It's Faerie-like, but don't hold ya breath.
Ruler: Have you seen the Faeries around?
KAZ: The only time I seen 'em is when they're claiming our trees.
They sprinkle faerie dust on the trees and if you don't get rid of it in time, mushrooms will start sproutin' all over.
Ruler: What happens after that?
KAZ: The tree belongs to them. Eventually they claim an entire area.
Ruler: Can't you pull out the mushrooms that grow?
KAZ: Why didn't I think of that?!
Ruler: ...
KAZ: Let's talk later.
(ivy>Hey did he just kick us out?! Well, SORRR-Y for asking questions!
Let's see if we can find the Faeries.) 1.Tree Sitting
*harvest 15 glimmer bulbs, ck. Magic garden. Tend 40 flowers* ivy> Zip, zilch, nada!)
*Kaz's abode*
Ruler: Kaz, are you home?
KAZ: Whaddya want?
Ruler: We couldn't find any Faeries. Can you tell us where we can find them?
You said they like to sprinkle their Faerie dust on trees?
KAZ: ...
Ruler: What's wrong?
KAZ: Look.
*A Knight rides in from the distance*
Ruler! The Dire Boars are marching in full force towards our direction! What are your orders?
Ruler: Gather the supplies you need to fend them off.
Thurston: My liege, allow me to lead our Knights!
(Thurston>Have no fear, my liege! I am here to protect thee!
A Dire Boar is no match for the mighty Excalibam. Knights! Assemble and let's strengthen our Castle walls!)
2.March Of The Dire Boars *give stone, wood, iron ore, silver*
Thurston>Hah! Get through that, pesky boars!)
Thurston: My liege! We need more supplies!
Ruler: What's going on out there?
Thurston: It's not just the Dire Boars mobilizing against us.
The TROLLS are as well!
Ruler: That doesn't make any sense? why?
Thurston: This timing is too perfect! Kaz must have leaked information to them!
Ruler: Hold on, we don't know that! Let me speak to Kaz first.
Thurston: Nay, my liege. Thou ought to kick him out!
Ruler: I will handle this. Thurston, please lead our Knights on the field.
Old Thomas, please help with the organization.
(OT>I will do my best! Oh dear... let's see.
Sir Thurston, let's have our smiths produce more Longswords.
I will see to it that food is evenly distributed.
3. Soldiers March, Trolls...?
( dialog incomplete - poor pic)
Ruler: Kaz, what's going on? Why are the Trolls marching towards us?
KAZ: Ugh. Long story.
Ruler: Please tell. Our Kingdom is in danger!
KAZ: I believe in puttin' our differences and history aside to combat the boars.
Neither side can work alone. Trolls and humans are better off unified.
I offered to be the negotiater between Trolls and humans.
Some of the Trolls agreed and some disagreed with workin' alongside humans.
Vulzal and his friends wanted me OUT.
They couldn't convince everyone to their side until the potion you gave me for my arm came into the picture.
After that--
*My liege! Apologies for the interruption! The Dire Boars are getting closer! We're afraid our walls and brave Knights won't be enough.
Even if we push the Dire Boars back, the battle with the Trolls right after will do us in!
OT: I suggest we ask the neighboring Kingdoms for help.
(OT>After this is over, be sure to thank our neighbors for lending us a hand!
4. Being Outed Isn't So Bad *ask help to push the Dire Boars back!*
OT>Strength in numbers is a real thing!)
Ruler: Glimmerspeed! The Dire Boars are pushed back!
Old Thomas, can you organize a thank you gesture for our neighbors?
OT: It would be my honor.
*At Kaz's House*
Ruler: Kaz, what can we do about the Trolls? Can you talk to them?
KAZ: No go. Not goin' to work.
After they kicked me out, the Tribe split into three different groups. Each Tribe has their own King.
The group marching towards you now is just a third of the Tribe.
Ruler: A third is still a lot. Let's put our heads together and think this through?
(OT>The Ruler tasked me with thanking our kindhearted neighbors.
Sharing our crops and helping around their Kingdom would be a good start.
5. What Do You Know About Your Neighbor? * give strawberries, corn & visit nbrs*
(OT>Love is everywhere!)
Ruler to Kaz: Can you tell me about the three Tribes?
KAZ: The Troll Tribe split into three. Each with their own self-declared King.
Just like Kin Zeba'jin, each of the Troll Kings has their own jewel.
It's shameful. They all have jewels because they raided the sacred Troll Vault.
The Troll with all the jewels and the Troll Vault will become the official King.
Ruler: If you have sacred Troll Vault and all four jewels, can you become King?
KAZ: Yes. But I have no interest in that.
Ruler: But it would be so much better---
KAZ: One group plans on attackin' your Kingdom before fighting the boars.
Vulzal is the leader of this group.
Ruler: Got it. What about the other two?
KAZ: Another group plans on attackin' your Kingdom AFTER fighting the boars.
Yamike is the leader of this group.
Ruler: Doesn't sound much better than the first one? what's the last group like?
KAZ: The final group follows our late King Zeba'jin's teachings.
Except they're doin' it wrong. Instead of makin' peace with the humans,
they want to make peace with the Dire Boars. Anje is the leader of this group.
Ruler: Are you sure talking it out is impossible? I don't want a war.
KAZ: Vulzal, Yamike and Anje, will only answer to battle.
(kaz>You can't take control back without an all out battle. You fight them one on one.
Winner decides the rules. Let me know what you want to do.
6. When You Play A Game Of Thrones... *decide to fight them one on one*
kaz>Great. I'll negotiate a date and time for the battle.)
KAZ: Are you ready? Vulzal agreed to a one on one battle to settle the matter.
If he wins, you'll give him your Kingdom.
If you win, he'll command his Tribe to stand down and work together with the humans.
OT: Those are very risky terms!
Thurston: My liege! Do not let this Troll strong-arm thee into this!
He made these arrangements in his favor! Let me fight in place of thee!
For rule 75 of The Knight's Code states---
KAZ: No. You fight this battle yourself. Ruler to Ruler battle.
Ruler: Kaz, this is too risky... can't we negotiate some more?
KAZ: Can't. These are Troll customs.
Ruler: I won't repeat my mistakes. I will just weaken him and stop there.
If there's a will, there's a way. Wish me luck, guys.
KAZ: Don't forget the Sapphire! Without it the Trolls will not listen to him.
(thurston>My liege, allow me to be thy champion! No King Troll is a match for me!
7. Battle with Vulzal *go-lv.3 jousting arena*
WARNING: The Troll King will not appear if there is another monster on the game board!
thurston> HUZZAH! Thou hast the Large Sapphire!)
Ruler: Where do we find Yamike?
KAZ: They haven't left the Troll Pit for the Feral Lands yet.
Ruler: I would be able to find him there? And just... ask for a battle?
KAZ: Heh. We call Yamike a Dire Boar in disguise.
He said he'll trade his jewel for your Kingdom.
Or, a one on one battle, same deal.
Ruler: That's not a fair deal at all!
KAZ: Now you know why we call him that. He doesn't stop there either.
You have to defeat his gang before you can fight him.
Ruler: ...
KAZ: They're called Yamike's Five. They're not strong.
Yamike isn't tough either.
Ruler: Easy for you to say, I'm the one that has to fight him!
KAZ: Weaken him and take his Emerald.
(kaz> Spend less time complainin'. Visit the Troll Pit when you're ready.
After fighting his Favorite Five, he'll come out to fight you.
WARNING: The Trolls will not appear if there is another monster on the game board!)
8. Yamikes Five kaz>It's not over yet.)
KAZ: Don't inflate your head, but you're good with the sword.
Ruler: Thanks.
KAZ: Yamike is scared.
Ruler: Will he surrender? I don't want to fight?
KAZ: Not scared enough to put down his pride.
(kaz>WARNING: The Troll King will not appear if there is another monster on the game board!
9. Battle with Yamike *he's at the Troll Pit!*
kaz>Grab the Emerald!)
Ruler: What about Anje?
KAZ: Anje is the type that makes you scratch your horns.
Ruler: What do you mean? He favors peace right? Isn't that good for us?
KAZ: Sure. But I heard he gave the Dire Boars our sacred Troll Vault in exchange for peace.
Ruler: Did it ... work?
KAZ: Don't be an Anje! Of course not!
He was smart enough to not give away his jewel though.
Ruler: What do we do now?
KAZ: Havin' all the jewels is pointless without the Troll Vault.
We have to retrieve that first.
Ruler: I can't leave for the Feral Lands right now...
KAZ: Send your Knights. I'll rack down Anje and his tribe.
(thurston>This is... most confusing, my sovereign.
Kaz is out there battling alongside us. Ahhh, why can't things be simple)
10. There's Always That ONE Troll!
*send Thurston and the Knights to the Feral Lands*
thurston>I need a Root-Beer after all this.)
KAZ: I told Anje to meet at my house.
Ruler: Is he really going to come?
KAZ: I made him an offer he can't refuse?
Ruler: ...
KAZ: It's a joke.
Ruler: What's the plan?
KAZ: Anje favors peace to a fault. He'll come.
And then we jump him.
Ruler: What?!
Shouldn't he be the new King? You said he's similar to King Zeba'jin.
KAZ: My nails get dull scratching? my horns at his decision making s****s.
He is not the next King.
Ruler: So we just... ambush him?
KAZ: Yes. Now hide. He'll come soon.
(kaz>Do not second guess yourself. Remember he has the final jewel.
Grab the Topaz when he's weakened.
WARNING: The Troll King will not appear if there is another monster on the game board!
11. An Offer Anje Can't Refuse
*wait a Kaz's* ... *beat Anje*
Ruler: I have all four jewels! By Troll rules, that makes me the King. The only King!
Thurston: Stand back, my liege! This was his true plot all along!
KAZ: Yeah, I'm goin' to take over your Kingdom... NOT!
I don't want to be King of the Trolls. But I will step up to unify everyone.
Trolls! We must stop what we're doin'! Work together with our friends, the humans!
*other Trolls respond*
What can they do for us?! Look at their arms! Too weak for a boar battle!
They aren't friends! Never forget King Zeba'jin!
KAZ: Yes! Do not forget King Zeba'jin! Make peace in his name!
Ruler: As Ruler of this Kingdom, I deeply apologize for our history.
KAZ: King Zeba'jin frowns at us from the Swampy Heavens.
Dire Boars are a shared enemy.
After they return to the Feral Lands where they belong we can change our objective.
For now, we join forces with the humans.
This is the new law under the only one Troll King.
(kaz>Well, there ya go. I unified the Trolls under one Tribe. I guess... thank you.
With the two united, the Dire Boars will be kept under control. But we're far from done
.12. Beginning Of a Beautiful Friendship *shake, build, visit*
Part 4 Completed! Part 5 released soon!
C24 Troll Tribe Part 5
Summary: Summary: A brand new Castle is built.
A friend selects 5 of the best warriors and leaves the Kingdom. Will they return?
Ruler: Looks like you're the new Troll King now.
KAZ: Heh. I'm not a King. The role is mine to bear until someone better appears.
Ruler: Well, I don't think anyone is more fit than you.
KAZ: Thanks, but no thanks.
Ruler: What can we do for the Trolls? The Dire Boar situation is still uncertain?
KAZ: That will resolve itself over time. The most important step is completed.
And that's unifying Trolls and Humans
Ruler: What's next on the agenda?
KAZ: Figuring out where to place everyone.
We lost a chunk of our home to the Faeries and the Dire Boars.
Ruler: Would you like to live in our Kingdom? We can create a quarter for the Trolls.
There is plenty of room.
KAZ: Chaotic, but sure. Let's get to it.
(thurston>My liege! This is mindblowing! The hornless Troll is a King!
A KING! That means... as a Knight... I must serve him as well...?!!
1. Fifth Element *build Troll Castle*
(thurston>With 4 jewels, Kaz is the fifth element?!
IVY: I like your style, Kaz!
KAZ: Thanks
IVY: Let's have a grad debut party! Whoo hoo!
KAZ: Heh. Sure.
(ivy>So...what's a celebratory troll party like? Do you like Skunku-pies? No?!
WHY does no one enjoy a warm Skunku-pie *give- bacon, breaded fish, hot sauce, ice cream*
2. Ain't No Party Like A Castle Party! *debut troll castle*
(Ivy> Show me that dance move, Kaz!
KAZ: Everyone! Let's have a toast.
From this day onward, the Trolls have an official section in the Glimmer Kingdom.
I proudly present... The Troll Quarters and the Troll Castle!
*Trolls scratch their horns* What is this?
KAZ: The Troll Castle.
*The Trolls are outraged* THIS Castle is in UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION!
It's not as grand as the humans! It looks like my grand mamma's house!
KAZ: *Face palms*
Ruler: Hey, that's rude! It's a great Castle!
Everything about it represents Kaz's philosophy!
KAZ: It's ok... As King... I will serve.
(thurston>Hah! First day as King and he's being boo'd!
My sentiments exactly, my liege! Wait... did I agree with the Trolls?
But... it's against Kaz... but Kaz is a Troll. Why is this so confusing!
3. Unacceptable Condition (I guess... make it more robust?!)
KAZ: Ok, One more time. Let's have a toast to--
Trolls: This looks like my GREAT GRANDMAMA's house
KAZ: ...
Trolls: King Kaz, do not let the humans hold you down!
Troll pride is strong! This is weak!
KAZ: I designed? never mind.
Ruler: Kaz--
KAZ: Not now.
(ivy>Making everyone happy must be rough. I'm glad I'm not King!
4. One More Time (3rd time's a charm, right?)
(ivy>Whoa, it's massive!)
KAZ: Here is the new Castle.
Trolls: This looks like--
KAZ: ENOUGH!
Trolls: ...
KAZ: I am King. The Troll Castle is built to represent the current King.
If you don't like it, leave. Great. We're all in the same swamp.
We have more important things to do than have a decorating' competition.
Dire Boars still roam freely. Focus our energies on things that matter.
Do not fall back to where we once were.
Ruler: Well said, Kaz.
(kaz>Dire Boars still roam the perimeters. Fight off any Dire Boars you see.
Now that we're finally working together, things shouldn't be as complicated.
5. I Am A King *commemorate the troll castle-craft troll banner, fight dire boars*
(kaz>Much faster now that we work together)
Ruler: Kaz, are you moving out?
KAZ: Yes.
Ruler: What's wrong? You don't like the Castle?
KAZ: It's nice. But I'm simple.
Living in a Castle is not me. I'm happier with my cottage.
Ruler: Ok.
KAZ: ...
Ruler: ... Is there something on your mind?
KAZ: Sure, but it's mine to bear.
(ivy>Why is he always so elusive? Always... "Yes", "No",
"These are my problems to bear". And his favorite! "Whaddya want"
6. Moving On Out *find kaz at home -you're still not comfortable around us?*
(ivy>Open up! It's the Kingdom Watch!)
[ruler knocks on kaz' door]
KAZ: Are you alone?
Ruler: Yes. Kaz, you're scaring me. What's going on?
KAZ: Quick, come inside.
Ruler: Your place is a mess!
KAZ: Sit. I don't have much time.
Ruler: Is it the Dire Boars?
KAZ: Things don't add up. From the boars leaving the Feral Lands to the magic they received.
Ruler: Did you locate the source of the Feral Magic?
KAZ: Yes, but sharing my thoughts without proof is not how I operate.
Ruler: But sharing thoughts might lead to answers!
KAZ: I need to go to the Blythewood.
Ruler: What's in the Blythewood?
KAZ: I need 5 of the best Troll warriors to make the journey with me.
I'm calling them: Kaz's Five.
Ruler: ...
KAZ: You look too serious. Its was a joke. I'm trying to make you feel better.
Ruler: Kaz! This isn't the time to be making jokes!
KAZ: The announcement will go out tomorrow morning. Be ready.
(thurston>Ah! My liege! What keeps you up at this hour of night?
7. Night Call *go back to cottage -thurston> allow me to escort thee*
Thurston>Aye, I'm just doing my duty patrolling the city!)
[at Kaz' place]
Ruler: You don't have to do this.
KAZ: I'm calling the Trolls to the Joustin' Arena.
You should round up the humans.
(thurston>My liege, what are we being summoned to the Jousting Arena?
8. You Don't Have To Do This *go to lv.3 jousting arena*
(thurston>I hope it's to have me joust in your honor!)
KAZ: All. I'm going to get straight to the point.
This is a tournament to select 5 of the best Troll Warriors.
The chosen ones will travel with me North.
Trolls: Why the suddenness, King Kaz?
Which way is North?!
Who cares, I'm the best. Pick me! Who do I have to fight?
KAZ: This is urgent. The Dire Boars wait for no one, and neither should we!
Prove your strength. Your pride. The Battle starts now.
Trolls: Is North where we find the Dire Boar King?!
KAZ: I believe North is where we'll get answers to the source of the Feral Magic.
I can't say more.
Trolls: Who do I have to fight to travel North?!
KAZ: ...
Ruler: Why are you looking at me?
KAZ: I have not seen a leader like this since King Zeba'jin's father.
The finest fighters will get selected. Not necessarily the winner.
(thurston>What a conniving Troll! This is a blatant attack on thee!
I will stand at attention to be sure they don't try anything funny.
9. Kaz's Five *battle 5 in the tournament- Sword, meet club!*
(thurston>Stupendous display of swordplay, my liege!)
KAZ: I've picked my team. We leave on the morrow.
In my absence, here are my orders:
The only chance we have against the Dire Boars is through unity.
Work with the humans. They are our friends.
I will rule until King Zeba'jin's daughter is of age.
Trolls: Who rules DURING your absence?!
KAZ: I don't believe in a sole Ruler. Make the decisions King Zeba'jin would.
Guard Girisha with your lives. She is the last of King Zeba'jin's blood.
Ruler: Kaz... you're really leaving?
KAZ: Yes.
Ruler: Write to us about your journey to the Blythewood.
And if you need something, we will be right there.
KAZ: Thank You. Friend.
(ivy>See ya later, Kaz! Write to us often! Don't hog ALL of the information!
10. But We Just Met *give- troll clubs, sentry horn, magic fruit, vital extract &
See Kaz off* (ivy>Don't forget to write to us! We'll be waiting here!)
I will be editing the punctuation first. then will work on making it look better.
thanks for your patience
All the dialog I have is now posted in this thread.
so far every dialog has been edited at least once.
some are completely finished.
thank you (may 14,2014)
May 8,2014 CASTLE STORY UPDATE Royal Exchange Trade Dialog
IVY: Hey Lady Greselda?
Lady G: What is it, dearie?
IVY: I have a feeling Belladonna would love to see these plants!
Can we send her some?
Lady G: I suppose. What is the occasion?
IVY: Nothing at all.
Lady G: Not to be a toad, dearie, but we have a low supply of these plants.
IVY: Alrighty. I'll write here to see if she would be interested.
Ivy>I haven't written to my older sis in awhile. So much has happened, where do we start?!
I guess starting with Lady Greselda is a good idea.
1. Hello, Belladonna *trade with Belladonna*-Dear sis...
Ivy> That was fast, I wonder is she's nearby?)
IVY: My sister wrote back! Do you want to read it with me?
Dear Ivy,
I heard the news, too, about the Glimmergate!
Do you get lots of visitors for the gate? I've been meaning to see it myself.
You know how it goes. When you hear things
Through the grapevine, who knows what's true and what's phony.
Lady Greselda, eh? I met her once. Yep!
She's quite the s****ed witch! A self serving one at that.
I wonder if she remembers me...
We met briefly when I was traveling about for my studies.
Is she a permanent resident at you Kingdom?
And yes, absolutely! Send the plants over. I can think of a few experiments I want to try.
Hope you and your Easy Brew Cauldron are doing well! Haha!
Much Love, Bella
IVY: Here I thought Belladonna could go a day without teasing me.
Well, that's my big sister for ya.
Ivy>Let's go give Lady Greselda the heads up that Belladonna would like a few plants.
2. Through the Grapevine *find Lady G - her creepy castle & the dark garden*
Ivy>Her castle got creepier with the new plant collection...)
IVY: There you are! I've been looking for ya.
Lady G: Dear, you're brewing with energy. Go on, croak it out.
IVY: Belladonna wrote back and she would like it if we could send her some plants!
Lady G: You can have the extras that mature.
IVY: Whoo hoo! Thank you.
... DO YOU remember a Belladonna? My sister said she has bet you before!
Lady G: Ah yes, the wildling with red hair?
IVY: Hey, she's not a wildling!
Lady G: Did the years mellow her out?
IVY: I don't know? Belladonna is just Belladonna to me.
Lady G: We met briefly in Farenvale 5 years ago. She's quite the s****ed witch.
Something you didn't inherit.
Ivy>I'm not a witch! Why does everyone think that?
Anyways, let's go, let's go! These plants won't mature themselves!
Help me pick the best babies for my sister.
3. Gifts for Bella * Send dark plants-careful, they're feisty babies! -use new trade*
Ivy> Do you think Lady Greselda would give me lessons?)
Dear Ivy,
These plants are creepily perfect! Thank you squirt!
I think I might grind these down, but they're just too precious!
I'll plant a few and turn the rest into experiments.
Have you done anything with these? Share me your recipes!
A wildling, eh? Maybe when I was in school at Farenvale!
Anywho, I've been taking notes. I'll send you bit by bit as you
send me more plants for my experiments.
What is Lady Greselda doing with these? I would love to know!
Write me soon. I love you little sis.
Much Love, Bella
IVY: D'awww... I always feel fuzzy inside when she writes me.
But cool, notes! Oh Lady Greselllllda... .
Ivy>I got something you might like. BUT FIRST, show me some potion recipes.
Belladonna would be disappointed if I can't brew advanced stuff when she visits..)
4. Wish You Were Here * give Belladonna's inscription*
(How's that for a deal?
Ivy>Yes, yes? Petty please?!
IVY: Sooooo? You'll give me a few lessons every week?
Lady G: You're insistent like your sister.
IVY: Huh?
Lady G: Oh? She hasn't told you? Probably too proud to admit it!
When she was in school at Farenvale, she often came to my house
and BEGGED me for lessons. My goodness! She came around everyday. Rain or shine!
IVY: Did you take her in?
Lady G: Heavens dearie, no!
I can't even eat a frog eye pie in peace! Why on green grass would I mentor a witch?!
IVY: Hey, but you can eat ALL the frog eye pies you want here!
Lady G: ...
IVY: Come on! I'm a fast learner! I have my sister's blood in me!
Lady G> I suppose. How about we do this for 3 months and re-evaluate.
First, prove to me you're as committed as your sister. Study as
Much as you can from her until I put together some lesson plans.
5. Sister, Sister *give 20 inscription* (could make a book out of these notes...)
Lady G> Impressive, I'm almost ready, I will let you know when I am.
c20 Pyre Caverns Teaser
Summary: Thurston and the Knights ventured too far south and stumbled upon the Pyre Caverns!
What caused the Pyre Dragons' return? Most importantly, what secrets lie deep inside the fiery caverns?
Thurston: My Liege! Mon... mon... MONSTER!
IVY: Ooh, this sounds good.
Ruler: What do you mean monster? Here. Drink some water and tell us.
Sabina: Monster?!!
Ruler: It'll be ok, Sabina
(ivy>Thurston causes a panic scare once again!
Have you ever thought about collecting yourself before blurting things out?
1. Panic Scare *give water to Thurston- chug! chug! chug!*
(ivy>Drinking too much water can be a bad thing!
IVY: Ok, spit it out! Who, What, Where, When, Why!
Thurston: Dragons!
OT: A dragon sighting? Near the Glimmerwood?
Thurston: A-a-a-ay-ay-aye! Dragons! Nesting! Sitting on mounds of treasures!
OT: Impossible! Where did you witness such a sight?
Thurston: The Knights and I did our duty scouting the castle walls.
We decided to take a different route and ended too far south.
And-and-and that's when we saw--
IVY: DRAGONS! Yeah, yeah, we know.
OT: Oh dear... are we safe? Should we prepare?
Ruler: I agree with Old Thomas. We should prepare for the worst.
Ruler to Thurston: Did the dragons attack you?
Thurston: Nay.
IVY: What? What happened when you saw them then?
Thurston: They were ENORMOUS! The dragons roared fire at us until we left!
OT: This is most curious... could you have found the ancient Pyre Caverns?
Ruler: What's that?
OT: I will tell you as we work. There is no time to lose.
(OT>The Pyre Caverns were known as the home of the sacred fire dragons?
As you know dragons are quite rare.
I am in disbelief that Sir Thurston saw the Pyre dragons with his own two eyes!
2. All The Wh- Questions * alert neighbors & prepare -Longswords &
Light armor(won't this heat up in a fire?)* OT> Oh dear... I wonder if this is enough?)
Thurston: Old Thomas, I swear on the Excalibam I SAW the Pyre dragons!
OT: What could cause their return?
If they didn't go extinct, where have they been all these years?
Ruler: That'll take some time before we find out.
What we do know is they're dangerous.
Thurston: Aye, my sovereign. We must act now or they may light fire to our Kingdom!
Sabina: How can we slay the dragons? They're large and terrifying!
Thurston: Fear not, my princess! We will protect you with our lives!
OT: Oh dear... dragon slaying? Is this the right answer?
Ruler: The dragons we raised are friendly.
Maybe we can raise the eggs found in the Pyre Caverns?
OT: As your Royal Council I advise you to think this trough before making any decision.
Ruler: I agree. Let's think about it.
(Sabina>Slay The Dragon event starts soon! Don't miss out!
3. Pyre Cavern Dragons *sleep on it - think it through at the Cottage* REST
Chain #25 PYRE CAVERNS - Infiltrate the Pyre Caverns
Thurston: My liege, we must act! The dragons in the Pyre Caverns are stirring!
Ruler: Old Thomas, did you learn anything from the scrolls about the Pyre Caverns?
OT: I couldn't find anything of use.
Ruler: Hmm... Thurston, you said the Dragons didn't chase you, right?
Thurston: Aye, my liege! They stopped dead in their tracks when they laid eyes on me!
IVY: Oh! I have an idea! Let's enchant everyone's gear with frost.
Ruler: Good idea. I also have an idea on how to combat the dragons...
(thurston>Huzzah! The Ruler always has the answers!
1. Ice, Ice, Baby *craft at magic forge*
(thurston>Instead of being a Frost Knight, can I be a Dragoon Master?!
OT: Are we combating the dragons head on?
Ruler: Let's try chasing them out first... if not...
Thurston: We slay the dragons!
OT: Oh dear...
Ruler: Not exactly. I was thinking... If we wait for the dragons to fall asleep,
maybe we can make out with some of the treasures they're guarding?
IVY: Oooh, what are ya looking to find?
Ruler: Dunno. I guess we'll find out?
Sabina: What happens if they wake up while you're in there?
Ruler: If what Thurston said is true, they won't chase us for long.
Only one way to find out. Are we ready?
(ivy> What's with the eye? This stuff works! I use it all the time to preserve my recipes
2. Out of the Frying Pan... *bring me back something!*
(ivy>...and into the Pyre Caverns!)
Sabina: Ivy, look! They're back!
IVY: Whoo hoo! And no one burnt to a crisp!
Sabina: Oh, tell us everything! What wonders did you see?!
Thurston: Of course, as the princess desires.
We waited in the cloak of night for the dragons to fall into slumber...
Then... we ventured deep into the caverns with only our beloved swords...
Sabina: Uh huh, uh huh?
Thurston: With treasures in hand, we made our way out.
And... errrm... that's it.
Sabina: What? That's it? It couldn't have been THAT anti-climatic!
Ruler: As we were leaving, Thurston dropped a treasure chest and woke the dragons.
IVY: Hahaha, why am I not surprised?
Thurston: Laugh to your heart's content, but if you saw dragon eggs you would've been shocked too.
Ruler: Wait, wait... EGGS?
Thurston: Aye.
Ruler: Thurston! Why didn't you tell us this sooner?
Thurston: It's just an egg, my liege. Nothing to worry about.
OT: Oh dear... eggs! That means the dragons are nesting in the caverns!
And if those eggs hatch...
Ruler: Could we hatch the eggs as our own?
OT: I wouldn't recommend playing with a dragon's baby.
Ruler: Let's see what's in the treasure chest we took.
Maybe there's something there of use?
(ivy>Dragon eggs? I wonder if we could hatch them in our Magic Forge?
3. Dragon Eggs *. Open the Treasure Trove-chop off the lock!
Ruler: We should go back for the dragon eggs.
OT: As your Royal Council I urge you to stay!
The dragons will not hold back if you threaten their eggs!
Ruler: It'll take several trips, but I have a good feeling we'll find an unguarded egg.
We'll take precautions and err on the safer side.
OT: Oh dear... Miss Ivy, surely you'll say something?
IVY: The kiddo's already made up the noggin'.
Thurston: Not to worry, Old Thomas. I will guard our Ruler with my life.
Ruler: Thurston, you're not allowed to hold anything this trip.
Thurston: As my liege commands.
Chain #25 PYRE CAVERNS Pyre Egg - Flare Dragon
(ivy>Don't get frustrated you can't get your hands on a Pyre Egg.
It's going to take several safe and slow trips! The dragons are onto us.
Hopefully we get lucky and find an unguarded egg.
The Pyre Egg *adventure into the Pyre Caverns*
(ivy>I wonder if the dragon spits hot fire?)
IVY: Hot Potato! *throws egg*
Sabina: Ahh! *throws egg*
OT: My sleeves are no match for this egg! *throws egg*
Thurston: YIIEEE! Metal gloves against a flaming egg is a losing match! *throws egg*
Ruler: STOP! We're going to drop the egg! Put it here!
Phew, it's still in one piece. So... any idea on how we can hatch this egg?
OT: I assume Pyre Eggs need to be kept ablaze
Perhaps we should build a fire pit?
(ivy>Oooh, are we playing with fire? I have a thing for pyromaniacs!
I'll show you how to build a REAL fire pit.
2. Hot Potato! *stone, wood, place egg*
(ivy>What do you think of this flame? )
IVY: You call this HEAT?!
Ruler: Not all of us have a thing for pyromaniacs.
IVY: Whoa! I think that's the first joke you've made in a while!
Ruler: How do we keep this heat going?
IVY: We add combustibles in there, duh!
It'll be fun. Trust me!
(ivy>We gotta do it fast though. If we're too slow the heat will die down.
Trust me, I know!
3. Highly Combustible *wool-these light up like no tomorrow! *
(ivy>Look at it go! Bright and orange-y! )
Sabina: This heat is making me sweat! This is not ladylike at all!
Thurston: Only pigs sweat, Princess Sabina.
Sabina: This is mortifying! I'm leaving!
OT: Oh dear... this was not what I had in mind when I said fire pit.
Ruler: It'll be find, I THINK Ivy knows what she's doing.
IVY: MORE HEAT!
(ivy>We gotta keep it going! I'll show this egg what heat is!
4. Hot And Heavy *coal-Ack, this smells awful!*
(ivy>3 degrees low, make it hot for me! )
Ruler: Ivy, this fire is starting to get out of control!
IVY: No way, you definitely haven't seen the one at the yearly Flaming Man!
Ruler: Do we put the egg in?
IVY: Sure, but I have a gut feeling it's not hot enough.
(ivy>Worth a shot. Maybe this dragon isn't all that HOT like we made it out to be!
5. Pop The Water, I'm Sweating! *place egg- See anything? Is it hatching?
(ivy>Nope, nope, nope. Not hot enough!)
IVY: Told ya so!
Ruler: Fine. Let's get this fire started.
OT: Do be careful... if the winds get too strong...
Ruler: We will, Old Thomas.
Let's find more things to add to this fire quickly, before we lose heat.
(ivy>Keep the heat going! We need more combustible items in the fire!
6. Drop It Like It's Hot *sap-ooh, now we're talking!
Wood-wood is always a staple for making fire!
Coal-Gross, but a must!
(ivy>Tinder? You mean I might meet a pyromaniac there?)
Ruler: Is this... hot... enough?
IVY: Possibly. But I'd rather be sure.
Let's add some oil before we place our egg in.
(ivy>Almost there! Keep the fire ablaze, bright and hot!
Let's make some fish oil for the fire.
7. All Fired Up *Fish-we gotta make oil from these, fast!
Butterfish-these yield the most oil!
Catfish-do whiskers produce oil? *
(ivy>Nope! I keep swiping left!)
OT: If this flame gets any larger we'll have to rename the realm to Ashen Wood!
Ruler: Is there something we can add to keep it hot
Without making the fire larger?
Sabina: Oh, oh! I know! Remember how dragons love energy given off by precious gems?
I'm sure for this baby the special gem would be Pyre Crystals!
(ivy>Oh, duh! Why didn't I think of that. When I was a little sapling they had us brew things in our cauldron over Pyre Crystals!
If we're short on Pyre Crystals, we can find more in the Pyre Caverns!
8. Pyre Crystals *adventure or craft?*
(ivy>Oooh, these are good quality crystals.)
IVY: Quick! Put the egg and the crystals in the center of the fire pit!
Ruler: How?! It's so hot!
IVY: UHH... ROLL IT IN!
Ruler: ... Here goes nothing.
(ivy> Can you see anything? Whoa look! Black smoke is erupting from the center! Is The Egg hatching?!
9. Stop, Drop, And Roll *hatch-the smoke cloud is getting larger!*
(ivy> Let's call it Flare!)
END of Pyre Egg - Flare Dragon QUEST
Chain #25 PYRE CAVERNS Ultramarine Egg - Matrix Dragon
(ivy>Don't get frustrated you can't get your hands on a Ultramarine Egg.
It's going to take several safe and slow trips! The dragons are onto us.
Hopefully we get lucky and find an unguarded egg.
1. The Ultramarine Egg *adventure into the Pyre Caverns*
(ivy>I don't think the Ultramarine Egg works like a seashell)
Sabina: An egg! An egg!
OT: Glimmerspeed! Is it truly a dragon egg from the Pyre Caverns?
Ruler: Yup!
Sabina: Ooh... it's freezing! How do we keep it warm?
Ruler: I think it's supposed to be cold. We found it this way in the caverns.
Old Thomas, what kind of egg is this?
OT: Hmm... perhaps an Ultramarine Egg? It's all conjecture, of course.
If it is what I think it is, to hatch it you must keep it unbearably cold at all times.
Sabina: Polaris North has Forever Snow! Let's go to the winter wonderland!
(ivy>Nose goes! Ha! Thurston's going!
2. Nose Goes! *Polaris North - quickly, while the weather is clear!*
(ivy>The pass is snowed in!)
Sabina: Ooh what a soft looking nest.
OT: Careful, Princess Sabina! Lay in it and you'll become an ice statue!
Sabina: What an awful image! But a princely kiss to melt the ice wouldn't be so bad!
IVY: Why does it have to be a prince? What about TRUE love?
Ruler: Awesome, Thurston is back!
Thurston: My liege! The road to Polaris is snowed in!
We won't be able to visit Polaris for a while.
Frown not, my liege! We can still write them our requests.
(ivy>Let's use a shovel to create a nest with the snow. If we're short on snow, let's trouble our friends up north for more.
3. True Love To Melt The Ice *build nest- I wonder if the dragon is cold blooded?*
(ivy>Is it hatching yet? )
Ruler: Anyone know how long it'll take for this egg to hatch?
Sabina: Like, never.
Ruler: What do you mean?
Sabina: Everyone knows a dragon egg will only hatch with the right jewel beside it!
Ruler: A magical jewel?
Sabina: Doesn't have to be. But Dragon eggs love the energy precious jewels give off.
Ruler: Let's check the Jewelery Shop.
(Sabina>It was meant to be! The Jewelers are willing to trade us for their supply of Lapis Lazuli!
4. All Gold Everything *jewels-quality doesn't matter, right?; Silver ore-but I prefer gold!;
Iron ore-a jewellery shop staple; Golden nuggets-one of the baron?s favorite things! *
(Sabina>If you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it! )
Ruler: Sabina, how do you know all about dragons anyways?
OT: Yes! Do share, Princess Sabina! What scrolls are you referring to?
Sabina: Scrolls? I learned it all from my fairy tales!
Ruler: Err? You mean we've done everything based on some made up story?
Sabina: Hey! They're REAL.
OT: Ah, don't be quick to judge! Fairy tales do derive from some truth!
It's just covered in frosting is all!
Ruler: I sure hope so... What's this fairy tale called?
Sabina: Dragon Story!
(Sabina>If we're short on Lapis Lazuli, we can mine for some deep under the sea.
5. Learned It From Dragon Story *lapis lazuli-love the gold specks!; place on nest-look! The egg is changing colors!*
(Sabina>Come away with me under the sea!)
Sabina: Are those cracks supposed to be there?
Ruler: Now that you mention it, I don't think so.
IVY: It's about to hatch!
Ruler: How do you know that?
IVY: Look at it! There's a thin layer of frost forming along the cracks.
Ruler: What do we do?
Sabina: According to Dragon Story, these eggs hatch underwater!
Ruler: We should hurry to the ocean.
IVY: We don't have time. We need to get this egg into the water, NOW!
(Sabina> Ahh! Are we about to witness the birth of a baby dragon?!
6. Not Now, But Right Now * water - and lots of it - make it rain!*
(Sabina>Water ripples are forming!)
Sabina: I feel like a mommy already!
Ruler: Let's all watch the magic together at the Magic Forge!
(Thurston>The ruler has called for a rest day! No one is to work in the forge today!
Cease all heat related work and take the day off!
7. Water Birthing *hatch egg & feed baby*
(Thurston>Can these dragons breathe underwater?!
END OF Ultramarine Egg-Matrix Dragon QUEST
Chain #25 PYRE CAVERNS - Sparkling Egg - Bijou Dragon
(ivy>Don't get frustrated you can't get your hands on a Sparkling Egg.
It's going to take several safe and slow trips! The dragons are onto us,
they're not dumb, ya know. Hopefully we get lucky and find an unguarded egg.
1. The Sparkling Egg *adventure into the Pyre Caverns*
(ivy>I wish I could lay jewels!)
OT:
IVY: This egg is heavy! How did you get it out of the caverns?!
Sabina: It's beautiful! Do we have to hatch it?
Ruler: We should, I wonder what the baby dragon will look like.
Sabina: If you find another one, can I have it?
I always wanted to be the Mother of Dragons!
Ruler: Sure.
Any thoughts on how to hatch a Sparkling Egg?
IVY: Definitely can't be hatched in a blizzard like the Ultramarine Egg.
Sabina: And surely not in an oven like the Pyre Egg.
(Sabina>What precious jewels do we have in our Kingdom?
2. Jewel Absorber * jewels-Uhh... are the jewels losing color?
Silver ore-I think the egg is absorbing the metal?, adamant-it's a darker stone, but it'll do!
(Sabina>Is it just me, or is this egg shinier than before?)
Ruler: What in the world... did our egg just absorb all the jewels we laid around it?
OT: This is most curious!
IVY: Wouldn't it be funny if there isn't a dragon inside?
Ruler: That wouldn't be fun at all!
Sabina: You know what shines the brightest? Diamonds!
Ruler: Diamonds are tough, I wonder if it would absorb that?
(ivy>I bet we'll find Diamonds in the Treasure Troves from the Pyre Caverns!
Adventure to the Pyre Caverns for Treasure Troves. Chop them down for Diamonds!
3. Like Diamonds In The Sky *diamonds- from treasure troves and deep mine!*
(ivy>Let's see you absorb this, egg!)
Ruler: Ok, let's lay the diamonds next to the egg.
Sabina: Ahh! I can't wait to see what happens!
IVY: It's going to blind us once it absorbs the diamonds!
Ruler: Uhh... let's hope that doesn't happen.
(Sabina>How should we do this? Maybe we can lay the diamonds out like a nest and place the egg on top?
4.What Came First *arrange-fingers crossed, place-it?s getting shinier! *
(Sabina>It hatched! Look at the body, it's jewel-like! )
All bend the knee for the true King!
Ruler: The Baron is here?
OT: Oh dear... the timing cannot be worse.
Ruler: Baron! What do you want?
Baron: That's not how you greet your beloved King, hmm?
I heard there's a bejewelled dragon egg in this Kingdom.
Mind if I take a look?
Ruler: You're out of luck, the egg hatched! We're naming the baby dragon Bijou.
Baron: Oh... My... Goodness..... It's made of... JEWELS!
Come... come to daddy!
Ruler: I don't think she likes you very much...
Baron: Nonsense! She loves me dearly. That's just fire of passion.
IVY: (Psst... How DELUSIONAL is this guy?)
Baron: Yes... yes...
Ruler: What?
Baron: Tell me, child, will this dragon lay jewels when she's older?
Ruler: Uhh... I don't think so.
Baron: BAH! What a useless dragon! All show and nothing else!
It WOULD make for a glorious throne pet...
No! Auctioning it off for tangible jewels would be better.
Ruler: Hey! That's our dragon, you can't take her.
Baron: Hmm? Did someone forget I'm the one sitting on the throne?
I can say, do, and HAVE whatever it is I desire.
(baron>That's right. Now, how high should I price this dragon?
5. Why Am I Here? *bid - how much gold does one need?*
(baron> Oh ho ho ho, GOLD! )
Ruler: We won the auction, fair and square. Give us back our dragon!
Baron: Nope.
Ruler: That's not fair!
Baron: I didn't send a pigeon to the neighboring Kingdoms about this fantastic deal.
I'm sure this dragon is going to be very desirable.
Ruler: But WE won the auction for the dragon!
Baron: And here is the world's smallest violin playing for your complaints.
I changed my mind. You have to have all 3 Winning Tickets.
Ruler: Fine. We'll do it your way.
(baron>Hmm... now that we have more people in the bidding war,
I should make it even MORE RIDICULOUS!
6. Baron's Charm Knows No Bounds *prime cuts- how much can he eat?
truffles- he loves it on EVERY dish! & 1 Golden apple- how do you even eat this? *
(baron>I should make a pool of GOLD and swim in it!
Baron: Last and FINAL auction for the dragon!
Ruler: What do you want?
Baron: You wound me, child. Do you NOT know me?
Ruler: Oh right. Everything.
Baron: Precisely!
(baron>Such a shame, really, that this dragon doesn't lay precious jewels.
I have no use for something so ordinary.
7. Scrooge McBaron *Glimmerdust-I bet he sprinkles this on his food,
Silver ore-why does he even bother with silver?
Golden nuggets-for his teeth fillings?
Fey crystal-not sure what he needs these for... & more coins for Bids*
(baron>Heheheh, coins, and tangible jewels!)
Baron: Here comes the best part! One person may or
may not have all 3 of the Winning Tickets!
Now you all fight to the death over them!
Ruler: Uhhh... I don't think so. More like we'll just negotiate for them.
Baron: Well that's no fun. Why am I here? *yawn*
My time is better spent elsewhere than watching peasants debate over junk.
Guards! Direct the "winner" to me. Heheheh, "winner".
(ivy>I found the other winners! I'm sure we can negotiate a trade
with them for the Dragon Tickets. Let's check the Royal Exchange.
8. The Bribe *trade the other winners for the notes! *
(ivy>The Baron never learns. We always win in the end.)
END of Sparkling Egg - Bijou Dragon QUEST
C26-2 Three Lessons for Ivy
IVY: Sheesh, Belladonna is a tough teacher?
Getting these inscriptions for Lady Greselda is going to take FOREVER.
Maybe she'll be happy with a few? Worth a shot, what do I got to lose?
(Ivy>Hopefully with this tiny stack she'll agree to give me some basic lessons in potion brewing. 1. A Little Persuasion * Get 5 Belladonna Inscriptions - I think a few will do!
Ivy>Why am I sandwiched between two tough teachers?!)
IVY: Yoo hoo, Lady Greselda! Are you there?
Lady G: Stop the knocking. I'm here. What is it?
IVY: I don't have ALL of the inscriptions you asked for, but I do have a few.
I am serious about learning. Can we start and I'll give you the rest as we go?
Lady G: (I was hoping she would forget... she's persistent like a leech!)
IVY: What are you thinking about?
Lady G: Nothing. Come in. I'm brewing something right now. Watch, don't touch.
IVY: Ow! You didn't have to slap my hand away!
(Ivy>How can you NOT be thinking about stuff? I'm always thinking about a million things. ALL at once. 2. About Time * Inspect Lady G's Brew - What's this contraption here?
Ivy>Yum... is that a Frog Eye Pie?)
IVY: That looks delicious, can I have a slice while I watch you brew?
Lady G: It's quite rare to enjoy this pie with another person...
Help yourself, dearie. And pour yourself a cup of tea. They go splendid together.
IVY: Mmhmm... This... is... very gud!
Lady G: Don't talk with your mouth full.
IVY: So, what's my first lesson going to be about?
Lady G: Oh, the little witch wants to brew and not watch?
IVY: Hey! I'm not a witch! I just like to brew things.
Lady G: What is with this denial, dear? Embrace who you are!
(Lady G>Do you not want to be a witch?
Being a witch has been one of the greatest joys in my life!
I can make anything happen in my favor. You'll learn in time.
Here's a list of things you need, go on.
3. One Good Witch * tend flowers, mushroom patches, ponds and wells; then - battle skunkupine & fangbeasts Lady G>One good witch is worth a thousand witches.
IVY: Ok, I have everything here and ready to brew!
Lady G: Before we start, tell me why you want these lessons?
IVY: I just like to brew things.
Why can't I learn how without being called a witch?
Lady G: Oh my. What do you think brewing potions is? That's a witch's profession.
Your sister is quite the proud witch.
IVY: What was she trying to learn from you, anyways?
Lady G: Everything I had to offer her hungry fly-trap brain.
IVY: Ok, me too.
Lady G: Hmm, not exactly, dearie. How about this?
We'll start simple, and if you decide you want to commit, we proceed to the next step.
IVY: What's the next step?
Lady G: Get you initiated into the Black Cat Guild.
(Ivy>Oooh, what's that? It sound cool. Ok, show me what you got, Lady Greselda! I'm ready for ya. 4. Lesson One * 1st try-Oof, not quite right! 2nd try-Ehhh... could be better 3rd try- Ok, I think I got this! Ivy>Whoo hoo! I did it, I did it! )
Lady G: I was expecting worse.
IVY: No explosions. That's a record! What's next?
Lady G: Next? Dearie, you'll run me to the ground!
IVY: Fine, fine. What should I do in the meantime?
Lady G: That's for you to decide. Out.
(Ivy>I guess I'll write to my big sis. I wonder where she's at now?
Oooh, how jealous would she be to know Lady Greselda is mentoring ME?
5. Give Me A Break... Ivy> ...of that chocolate bar! )
IVY: Lady Greselda! It's been a week! Are you ready?
Lady G: Welcome, welcome!
IVY: Did you prepare the next brew lesson yet?
Lady G: Of course! Make yourself at home, dearie.
IVY: (This is weird... she's being really nice.)
What are we brewing today?
(Lady G>Let's begin, shall we? For Lesson Two I want you to mix these simple ingredients together. Don't underestimate its simplicity, it's quite a difficult brew.
6. Lesson Two * I got this, watch!; Just hold on, I got it now! ; I'm working up a sweat!
Lady G> How can simple be so hard? )
IVY: Ta da, whatcha' think?
Lady G: Lovely!
IVY: Whoo hoo! What about Lesson Three?
Lady G: I'm not ready for that yet, dear. But do prepare some Magic Fruit.
IVY: Will do! Alright, I'll see you next week.
(Ivy>Almost forgot. I wonder if the pigeon came back with a letter from Bella?!
7. Waiting On Lady Greselda *check Ivy's hut-Yay! That's Bella's seal!
Ivy>I wish I could write that pretty!)
Letter from Belladonna
Dear Lil Sis,
No way! Lady Greselda agreed to let you shadow her?!
I won't lie, I am a teensy bit envious. BUT, I am very happy for you!
At least ONE of the Ravenwood sisters got to her.
The good ol' days in Farenvale...
So? Is this it? Are you ready to become a real witch?
Joining the Black Cat is? a serious commitment.
I hope you're ready lil sis. Let me know when you're headed there.
Love, Bella
P.S: You better show me what you learn from Lady Greselda!
IVY: A witch? I never really considered it, to be honest...
(Ivy>Hmm? What? Oh? I didn't catch that, what did you say? Sorry, I'm just thinking about things... 8. Decisions, Decisions *walk to Lady G's - Ding Dong, she's not dead!
Ivy>Here I am, ready for Lesson Three!)
Lady G: Ready for Lesson Three?
IVY: Yup!
Lady G: Brewing comes easy to you.
IVY: Thanks! I told ya I'm a fast learner.
Lady G: Have you given it more thought?
IVY: Sorta...
Lady G: Good, good! When are we going to the Black Cat Guild?
IVY: I still haven't decided yet.
Lady G: ... What exactly is holding you back?
IVY: What does it mean to be a witch?
Lady G: Beyond learning magic, brewing potions... it means to embrace a different kind of life. A life of knowledge and choice.
IVY: Hmm... sounds like a lot of responsibility.
Lady G: You accept responsibility the moment you brew a potion for someone.
Ugh, this is frustrating. I will teach you the third lesson.
If you can't commit still, then let's be done with it.
(Ivy>I hope she's not annoyed with me. I really do want to learn the ways of a witch! I just don't know how I feel about that title... 9. Lesson Three
*Brew 1- Where am I going to find Magic Fruit?! Brew 2&3 -Is she making it hard on purpose? Brew 4,5 & 6- Yep, she is... Ivy>With great power comes great responsibility!)
IVY: I don.t know what to do?
I got turned into a tree when I was mistaken for a witch?
What happens when I do become a witch? I doubt I'll be turned into a tree!
I should write to my sis...
* A Week Later *
Dear Lil Sis,
How are the lessons going with Lady Greselda?!
Can you send me the lesson plans she had you practice?
With regards to becoming a full fledged witch, why not?
If fear of not being liked by others is what's holding you back, I say forget them!
You have talent and you should follow your calling.
We can't decide what we're good at.
Besides, you can turn whoever tries to hurt you into frogs once you learn the witch's way!
Don't think too hard. Close your eyes, you'll find the answer.
With Love, Bella
P.S. I'll be with you every step of the way. Witch or not!
P.P.S. Did you know Farenvale has a ton of Magic Fruit Trees?
I think you'll need one for yourself. Many recipes require them.
Optional quest
(Ivy>Oooh, a Magic Fruit Tree! Bella and I used to swing on them and eat their fruit all the time when we were young! Our parents would yell at us for acting like monkeys!
10. You're Hot And You're Cold *tend Magic Fruit Tree - YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PURCHASE THIS! Ivy>I love a good deal! )
C21 FAERIES: Team Azalea Or Team Lila?
Sabina: Quickly, tidy up! The Faeries are on their way!
Ruler: How do you know that, Sabina?
Sabina: I saw them from my tower. A flock of glowing lights gliding towards us!
*At the Goddess Tree*
Ruler: Hi.
Blue Faerie: Hello. How are you?
Ruler: I can't complain. How about you?
Blue Faerie: Not you silly. I'm asking the Goddess Tree.
Ruler: ...
Queen Ivinea: Excuse my handmaiden. Azalea woke up on the wrong side of the flowerbed. Are you well, young Ruler?
Ruler: I'm well. What brings you to our Kingdom?
Queen Ivinea: The trees whisper that you've made peace with the Trolls.
Ruler: It wasn't easy, but it happened.
Queen Ivinea: Then is it true? Did the Troll Kaz leave the Glimmerwood?
Ruler: He left months ago... we haven't heard from him since.
Queen Ivinea: We wish him a safe return. May the pollen guide him home.
Ruler: I hope so too... Well, the Goddess Tree is healthy.
Queen Ivinea: Yes, thank you. She is in good hands...
Ruler: What's on your mind?
Queen Ivinea: I would take this burden off you, but unfortunately we cannot move her.
It would help me sleep better if we shared this burden together.
Ruler: We don't mind, but if you insist.
Queen Ivinea: My Faeries will help you care for the tree. But they would be more comfortable during their stay if it felt more like home. The Faerie Respite is not enough, I'm afraid.
Ruler: Sure thing. We can make room.
Queen Ivinea: Here is my Rose Seal. Use it should any of the Faeries give you a difficult time.
(Sabina>Oooh, are the Faeries moving in? I can't wait to see their goodies. Everything they have is so beautiful... I wonder if they'll trade with me?
1. Ivinea's Request *clear old logs, pine trees, small rock piles*
Sabina>Welcome, welcome! Can we trade?! (collect Rose Seal)
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Orange Faerie: Psst... Hey! Human!
Ruler: You know I have a name right?
Orange Faerie: Can you help me?
Ruler: What do you need?
Orange Faerie: To be one of Queen Ivinea's handmaidens would be a dream come true?
I was thinking... if I prove I can lead the charge on making your Kingdom feel more like home, the Queen might just notice me finally. I would ask my sisters to help me, but everyone wants to be her handmaiden...
Ruler: Ummm... Ok? What exactly do you want me to do?
Orange Faerie: Oh. Right. I haven't thought of that part yet.
Ruler: ...
Orange Faerie: BUT. I just wanted to hear you say you'll help. That'll make me feel better.
Oh please, please, please? Queen Ivinea always says there's a special aura around you.
I have nothing to offer now, but I won't forget you when I am a handmaiden.
Ruler: Fine.
Orange Faerie: Yes! Thank you! So much, truly! I'll be back with some ideas!
And my name is Lila, nice to meet you! Goodbye for now!
Don't forget the Rose Seal. We'll need it for securing supplies.
(Sabina>Why are the Faeries so rude and quirky? I wonder what she has planned? But what I want to know is, will she REALLY remember us when she's the Queen's handmaiden? 2. Lila's Request (Uhh.... see ya? BYE)
Sabina>We met her before, but she doesn't remember us.)
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Azalea: Hey there. I apologize for my behaviour earlier.
Ruler: How are you?
Azalea: Not rosy.
Ruler: What's wrong?
Azalea: I recently fell out of Queen Ivinea's good graces.
Ruler: That sounds... scary. How did you do that?
Azalea: It's odd, honest! I NEVER make a mistake.
But I've been doing everything wrong. I'm sleepy all the time and late to everything...
Ruler: Maybe you need to rest up?
Azalea: I don't think so. And besides, I won't be able to rest until I'm trusted again.
Ruler: Can I help?
Azalea: I find it hard to believe you want to help. Give a human a rose, and they want the bouquet.
Ruler: Maybe others, but not me. But really, is there anything I can do?
Azalea : *plucking flower petals* Accept. Reject. Accept. Reject. Accept.
Alright. Let's see where this leads.
Ruler: Is that... how Faeries make decisions?
Azalea: I'll be back after the preparation meeting. Do bring the Rose Seal.
We'll need it to grant us to access to special materials.
(Sabina>I find it hard to believe Azalea has trouble keeping up with her duties for Queen Ivinea. But hey, Faeries are just like humans after all. They get tired too!
3. Azalea's Request -Don't fall asleep, Azalea! BYE
Sabina>What should her nickname be? Iggy?!)
===* Here's the dialogue right before you make the choice : "Which Team Are You On?"
Lila: Hey there! I'm back!
Ruler: Hi Lila. We're ready. Let us know what you need.
Lila: Yup! First--
Ruler: Hi Azalea, how did the meeting go?
Azalea: Not good... I fell asleep during the meeting...
Ruler: Do you want to go rest? We can follow your instructions while you sleep.
Azalea: For true? You will do this for me?
Ruler: Yup.
Azalea: Thank you. I'll take a short nap in your Conservatory. Wake me up in an hour?
Lila: You're helping Azalea too?
Ruler: Yes, she asked us for help as well.
Lila: I heard she's not a great handmaiden...
Ruler: She's just overworked.
Lila: I don't know, things just haven't been going well under her charge. And here I am, ready and eager to serve Queen Ivinea! And she won't even notice me!
Ruler: She will soon, I'm sure.
Lila: Oh, I know! Help me get noticed! And once I'm a handmaiden, Azalea will get the help she needs! Oh please, please, please? This is a divine plan! Everyone wins! Just let her sleep, she really needs it...
(Ivy>Uhh... what did we just get ourselves into? What are ya gonna do? Lila reminds me of you. Young, enthusiastic, wanting to prove to everyone she.s capable. And Azalea has been a friend to us... she just needs a little help to get back to it.
4. Which Team Are You On? *Pick - Lila or Azalea - meet at the Greenhouse!*
Ivy>And the drama ensues! (collect faeriebulb seeds)
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Chose Azalea! Basic outline By hope7162 post #48, #52, #53in update thread
Ruler: Azalea. Wake up. How are you feeling?
Azalea: *Yawn* Hi there. I feel rejuvenated. Like I just took a rose petal bath and sunbathed all day.
Ruler: Glad to hear it. Let us know when you're ready.
Azalea: Of course, shall we begin? First, we'll need materials for nursing flowers in your Kingdom.
Ruler: Is this the list? It doesn't look so bad.
Azalea: That's your to-do list. I have my own. Work gets done faster in twos.
(Sabina>Working with Azalea is super easy! She does her share of the work, fair and square! 5. Team Azalea, Part 1 * Give 5 Fey Crystals-Zip,zip and she?s gone, 2 Floral Glows-What? She?s almost done!, 2 Mythic Essence-She's waiting for us, let's hurry!*
Sabina>What's next, Azalea? (collect piles of seed)
Ruler: So what do you think of Lila as your helper?
Azalea: Hmm... I never thought about taking on help.
Ruler: Might be a good idea? You can assign the less pressing tasks off.
Azalea: Perhaps. But why rely on others for what you can do yourself?
Ruler: You can't do everything yourself.
Azalea: That's something I hate to accept.
Ruler: Me too, but that's why we have friends.
Azalea: I will consider it. Thank you for your counsel.
(Sabina>Ooh, Azalea is going to show us how to grow a Faerie Flowerbed. This is much, much better than our Kingdom flower arrangement lessons. Sorry!
6. Team Azalea, Part 2 *Craft a Faerie Flowerbed in the Greenhouse*
Sabina>Look at the Faeries dance around our flowerbed (collect 40 Rose petals)
Azalea: *Yawn*
Ruler: Tired?
Azalea: I'm starting to feel fatigue... I've been drinking this tea that's supposed to keep me awake. It's boiling hot! Hot like the year of the endless summer.
Ruler: Is it working?
Azalea: I don't think so...but I'm not certain?
Ruler: Hmm...maybe it's not for you. Have you tried a different tea?
Azalea: ZZzzZz...
Ruler: Azalea. Wake up. Do you want to stop here?
Azalea: No, we carry on. Let's finish this Rose Arch.
Ruler: Ok, don't push yourself to hard.
(Sabina>I feel bad for Azalea. She works so hard... I would be exhausted all the time too! I'm glad you don't make us work like the Faerie Queen! 7.Team Azalea, Part 3
*Craft a Rose Arch in the Greenhouse*
Ruler: Azalea. Azalea!
Azalea: Hmm... mmhmm... huh?
Ruler: Wake up! Feast your eyes!
Azalea: Oh my... its MAGNIFICENT! But... how? When?
Ruler: When you fell asleep.
Azalea: My deepest apologies. I didn't mean to... I...
Ruler: It's ok. We hope Queen Ivinea will be impressed.
Azalea: I hope so too! Oh, this is most joyous.
Ruler: Hi there, Lila.
Lila: Oh. Hi. Isn't it the human that ditched me.
Ruler: What do you mean?
Lila: I waited outside your cottage ALL DAY!
The least you could do was tell me you weren't going to come.
Ruler: I got caught up and forgot. I'm really sorry, Lila.
Lila: Save it. Humans, they can never be trusted.
Ruler: Hey, wait!
Azalea: Thank you for your help, I will return home to let Queen Ivinea know. I will talk to Lila for you.
8. Surprise, Azalea! Rest (at the cottage)
===*===
Chose Lila! By eepopp post #55 in update thread
Team Lila Quest Chain dialogue
Note: After choosing to help Lila in the Greenhouse.
"Which Team Are You On?" Congratulations Window
Ivy says : "And the drama ensues"
--
Team Lila, Part 1
Lila: I'm glad you came!
Ruler: This feels wrong... but you're right, Azalea should rest.
Lila: I agree! A hundred peonies and more!
Ruler: What did you have in mind?
Lila: I'm thinking an EXPLOSION of flowers! I promise it will be sweet! Let's get these items on my list first.
Ruler: Sounds easy enough. Let's do it.
Lila: Yippie! I may be small but I'm plenty strong. Let's divide and conquer.
Kingdom Goals : Team Lila, Part 1
Ivy says : "About to say! If Lila makes us do all the work, I'm going to ask Lady Greselda to turn her into a toad!"
*Give Fey Crystals x5 (Has anyone seen Lila?)
*Give Floral Glow x2 (It's been a while...)
*Give Mythic Essence x2 (Where did she go?)
Rewards : 3,100 Coins, 10XP, 40 Piles of Seed
"Team Lila, Part 1" Congratulations Window
Ivy says : "Hey Lila, where did you go?"
--
Team Lila, Part 2
Lila : Have you spoken to Azalea?
Ruler : Where were you? Oh, speaking of which, I should go check up on Azalea...
Lila : No! Please don't leave. I need you now more than ever!
Ruler : I'll be right back...
Lila : But this Faerie Flowerbed needs attention right now! It can't wait!
Ruler : ... Ok, after this I'll go check on Azalea.
Kingdom Goals : Team Lila, Part 2
Ivy says : "Geez, is Lila needy, or what! Hmm... I wonder what I can use from this flowerbed. I'm tingly with all the potions I could create with it!"
*Craft a Faerie Flowerbed (At the Greenhouse!)
Rewards: 3,100 Gold, 10 XP, 40 Red Petals
"Team Lila, Part 2" Congratulations Window
Ivy says : "Lady Greselda! Know any potions with Faerie ingredients?"
--
Team Lila, Part 3
Ruler : Ok, I'm going to go visit Azalea now.
Lila : WAIT!
Ruler : What now?
Lila : Before you go, give her this.
Ruler : That's boiling hot! What is this?!
Lila : Tea! It'll keep her awake, I promise! Freshly picked herbs from the flowerbed we just made!
Ruler : Uhhh... yeah, anyone would be awake drinking something this hot.
Lila : Don't tell her it's from me though!
Ruler : Why not? It's a sweet gesture.
Lila : I like to be the friendly neighborhood Faerie. I don't need to be recognized for good things. I'll be here building this Rose Arch. Come back soon and help me, ok?!
Kingdom Goals : Team Lila, Part 3
Ivy says : "Hey, she may be quirky and needy, but at least her heart is in the right place! She's going to be a great handmaiden."
*Craft a Rose Arch (At the Greenhouse)
Rewards : 3,100 Coins, 10 XP, 4 Vital Extracts
"Team Lila, Part 3" Congratulations Window
Ivy says : "Someone paint me in front of this Rose Arch!"
--
Lila's Master Plan
Ruler : This Rose Arch was a great idea. Queen Ivinea will notice you for sure!
Lila : Thank you! I wouldn't have been able to do it without you!
Ruler : No problem. Glad I could help.
Lila : But you know what makes me happier?
Ruler : What?
Lila : That you didn't help Azalea.
Lila : I mean, that you didn't WAKE Azalea. She needs her rest, I'm happy to contribute my energy in her place.
Ruler : Yeah, hopefully she comes back recharged.
Azalea : Hello.
Ruler : Hi Azalea. How was your nap?
Azalea : Nap? You never came to me. I slept for hours. And missed more meetings.
Ruler : Sorry about that... we decided it was better to let you rest...
Azalea : That's not for you to decide. Don't tell me you'll wake me and not do it.
Azalea : Humans. They always want the bouquet.
Ruler : Hey, wait!
Lila : Thanks for the help! I'm going home to let my sisters know. I'll talk to Azalea for ya.
Kingdom Goals : Lila's Master Plan
Ivy says : "I hope Lila talks to Azalea and smooths things over for you. But yeah, what did you expect?! You picked a side! Team Lila!"
*Rest (At the Cottage!)
Rewards: 3,100 Coins, 10 XP
Lila's Master Plan - Congratulations Window
Ivy says : "Time to wait for the Faeries to return."
c20 Summer Gazebo
IVY: Is it just me, or is this summer hotter than last year's?
OT: I believe you're onto something, Miss Ivy. It is quite warm.
But as history taught us, long summers are better than long winters.
IVY: I guess. Let's go see what the kiddo is up to.
*At the Castle*
IVY: Oooh, it's nice and cool in here.
Ruler: Yeah. But it gets boring fast inside the Castle...
IVY: Mmhmm, lemonade.
Ruler: Help yourself!
IVY: How can we be outside AND out of the sun?
OT: Ohoho, back when I was a youngster on summer vacation, my favorite thing to do on a hot summer afternoon was read my books at the village gazebo.
IVY: That sounds SUPER boring.
Ruler: At least it beats hanging out indoors all day!
IVY: Oh!
Ruler: Ivy! You're spitting lemonade everywhere!
IVY: Oops, sorry. But I just got really excited.
Ruler: About what?
IVY: How about we build our own Gazebo?
And instead of books, we'll make it a lounging area.
Ruler: I've never built anything like it before, but let's give it a try.
(OT>Careful, sweet Ruler. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration!
These old bones are no good for labour. I will watch you all from the shade!
1. The Summer Gazebo -place and build. OT>It looks... good! Truly!
Ruler: This doesn't look right. It's crooked. This structure doesn't look safe...
IVY: What's wrong with imperfection? It looks good to me. We should keep building.
OT: Oh dear... imperfection can be beautiful, but not when it's a hazard.
Ruler: Yeah, I agree.
IVY: It's so hot I would chug a freeze potion!
Ruler: Let's NOT do that and think of a better solution.
OT: Perhaps requesting the services of an artisan might be best?
Ruler: Hmm... I don't think we have anyone in our Kingdom that's s****ed in this stuff.
OT: I'm certain our neighbors may have the craftsman we're searching for.
(OT>Shall we write the letter? Oh dear... how do we start it? I suppose a greeting, followed by our inquiry, and the requirements of the builder we're searching for?
2. The Degree Is Too Darn High! Ask-any recommendations? Visit-see any artisans of interest? OT>How can we build a castle but not a Gazebo?!
*Artisan arrives*
Ruler: Welcome! Thanks for agreeing to help us. Nice to meet you.
Artisan: Uh huh. My time is limited, where is this gazebo?
Ruler: ... It's over here.
Artisan: Inconceivable! Did a monkey build this? What is this? I just can't even.
Ruler: ...
Artisan: Hah! To fix this crooked mumbo jumbo? It'll cost you a pretty coin.
Ruler: Fine.
(ivy>This artisan is SUPER RUDE! But we need his help so I guess we'll have to put up with it for now... let's hope his chisel is as sharp as his tongue! 3. What's Your Price? Ivy>I hope he's as good as he claims to be, this is a loot of loot!
Artisan: I accept the payment. But, I need just one more thing for me to do the job.
I need a Golden Hammer for me to beautify your... AHEM, gazebo.
Ruler: Geez... is he serious? Where do we get one of those?
IVY: A Golden Hammer? For what? What's wrong with a regular hammer?
Ruler: I guess a Golden Hammer is better on the wood like the one we're using for our Gazebo?
IVY: This is one picky artist. "The hammer MUST be in the shape of a goat's head, for easy hammering."
Ruler: Does it even matter... ?
OT: Yes indeed! If we want his services, we will have to oblige.
Ruler: We don't have gold...
IVY: Hehehe, I know just the thing.
(ivy>I'll show his attitude what GOLD is. Come on, we can make our own GOLD. It's easy. 4. Because Gold Makes It Better.*silver leaf- Make it THIN!, gold leaf-Now paint it yellow!, golden hammer- Here you are, Mr. Artist! Ivy> Hahaha, I bet he can't even tell the difference.
Artisan: It's ...
Ruler: ...
IVY: ...
Artisan: Fabulous! What a fantastic hammer!
IVY: (Phew, he fell for it!)
Ruler: (If he fell for it... is he even a good artisan?)
Artisan: Oh, by the way. I won't be in the area long.
Ruler: What? How come?
Artisan: I just got an offer from The Baron to sculpt a statue of him in all his gloriousness.
(ivy>Umm... ew? What does that even mean? I knda don't want to know. Let's just talk about the gazebo? 5. Artisan At Work *upgrade lv.2 - How does it look?! Ivy> How beautiful is this placebo?
OT: Ah, it's not longer crooked!
Ruler: This is great!
IVY: And all this only took half a week!
Oooh, let's ask him to place flowers for us!
Ruler: Good idea. But first, we should be sure the foundation and structure are solid.
OT: Indeed. We need to ensure safety above all else.
IVY: Safety, safety. Oh fine, let's have him focus more on that.
(ivy>Maybeee he can focus 80% on the foundation and 20% on decorating our gazebo with flowers? Come on! What's a summer gazebo WITHOUT flowers? 6. Crooked Smile *upgrade lv.3-Flowers! Think big, colourful ones!) ivy>Not exactly what I was thinking of, but it least it has some flowers.
Artisan: Ta-da! Beautiful, no?
Ruler: What? That's it?
Artisan: What do you mean, "that's it"?
IVY: This is so... bland.
Artisan: Bland?! I should know better than to expect praises from... an unimaginative mind.
Well, what do I care? -I- have been summoned to the Royal Palace. Ta, ta!
IVY: What a meanie...
Ruler: It's plain, but it's a good foundation. Let's show him how creative we can be.
(ivy>I'll show him who is unimaginative! I'm going to work on the flowers he never go to in our earlier request. You guys figure out the lounge stuff? 7. Above and Beyond, NOT! *Split Up- Ready, set? GO!
Ivy>Fine, let's not make this a competition.)
IVY: Hmm... right! Flowers.
I don't want regular flowers though... I want something super awesome for the gazebo.
OT: Perhaps a trip to the country might give you some ideas?
IVY: Right-o! You always know what to do, Old Thomas!
(ivy>It's not safe for me to walk alone in the countryside. I'm sure some of the Knights won't mind accompanying me. Let's ask then! 8. Ivy In The Countryside *Hunt the Roaming Bandits- Take a walk on the wild side!)
Ruler: I imagine our gazebo filled with bright summery pillows.
OT: Silk would be best!
Ruler: Ok, I'll track down cloth for blankets and you'll track down silk?
OT: I know just the place.
(OT>I love the feel of silk! I remember back in school Agnes would wear beautiful silk dresses during the summer. I wonder what plans she has this summer? 11. Not So Smooth (craft woven cloth at the workshop)
IVY: The Countryside sure is beautiful...
OT: Indeed! Natural beauty. The flowers grow wild and free!
IVY: It can't be THAT hard to grow our own, right? Just water and sunlight?
OT: Errm...
(ivy>Something like that? Hey, help me gather water and plant food. We're gonna need... A LOT. 9. Surviving On Water And Love (check flowers and conservatory for seeds) ivy>This might be harder than I thought.)
OT: Miss Ivy, I think you have everything but the seeds.
IVY: Right! About that.
OT: Would these work?
IVY: No way! I saw flowers as big as my head at the conservatory!
There's no way I'm going back to smaller flowers.
We should grow those for our gazebo.
OT: How do we go about gathering the seeds for this specific type of flower?
IVY: They come from Giant Seeds.
(ivy>Giant Seeds become giant flowers. Makes sense to me. Let's go hunt for some. 10. Giant Seeds for Giant Flowers- at the Greenhouse>Sift through for the big one! Ivy>Meh, I hate waiting. I wonder...)
*after picking up woven cloth from the workshop*11. Not So Smooth
(OT>oof, this cloth is quite rough.
Ruler: Hmm, you're right. This is pretty rough. And plain.
OT: Perhaps dying the cloth might soften it.
Ruler: Let's take it to a tailor, they can better help us.
OT: Indeed. But we should come prepared with dye.
(OT>For summer, I think we should stick to the lighter colors. What do you think of Blue, Red, and Yellow? (craft dyes at the Potion Shop) 12. Taste The Colors... OT> ... of the rainbow
Ruler: That's everything!
OT: I can't wait! We have some of the best tailors.
Ruler: I'm excited to see what they come up with.
Have you seen Ivy?
OT: Ah, I did earlier, but she zipped off to the Conservatory like a bee.
Ruler: She's really into this flower business. That's good. I think she should spend less time with her exploding cauldron.
(OT>The tailors asked us to come back later. It'll take them some time to complete our request. Shall we drop off the materials? The sooner, the better I say. 13. Bolt Of Color OT>May I rub my face against it?)
OT: Ah, there you are, Miss Ivy.
IVY: Hiya.
Ruler: How's the gardening going?
IVY: I did my research and got everything ready.
I'm waiting for you guys so we can do this part together.
I heard the sprouting part is pretty magical.
Ruler: Awesome, let's do it. Show us how to start.
IVY: Yup! And ooh, are those for our blankets and pillows?
(ivy>So, lay the fertilizer first. Then, bury these Giant Seeds. And I guess we water and wait? 14. Ivy's Green Thumb - Grow flowers, grow! Ivy>Hehehe, that wasn't JUST water you used.
OT: Oh dear... how is this possible... ?
IVY: A lot of singing and love?
Ruler: Ivy... what did you do?
IVY: Ok, ok, ok. I spiked the water with Overgrowth Potion.
Ruler: ...
IVY: Don't worry. I just used a TEENSY bit.
Ruler: Why do I have a feeling the flowers are going to take over our gazebo?
IVY: I don't think so, but look, the roses are as big as my head!
(ivy>Come on, don't give me that look! I know what I'm doing, when have I let you down? 15. Wasn't Just Water - Will I grow if I drink the water? Ivy>I'm gonna be here all summer, that's for sure!
OT: Ah...
Ruler: What's wrong, Old Thomas? Why are you teary?
OT: Being inside this brings back memories of my youth. I'm overjoyed is all!
IVY: Aww, you're young at heart.
OT: Thank you, Miss Ivy. The flowers are a fantastic touch!
Ruler: Yeah, wouldn't be the same without it!
IVY: Lemonade and Skunku-pie, anyone?
Ruler: Just lemonade for me please.
(OT>Ah, which book should I read? Have you read the one about the great Wall of the North? 16. The Summer Hangout - Read or nap, your choice! OT>I'll reread them while I wait for the next one!
End of Quest
C20 Summer Caravan
Ruler: Where is all that noise coming from?
IVY: Beats me.
Ruler: It has a rhythm. Do you guys hear the song?
OT: Indeed! It's quite the jingle!
Ruler: I'll climb up high to see where it's coming from.
OT: Oh dear... do be careful up there!
Ivy>Well? Whaddya see? Ahh, my feet are moving on their own to the drums! Ok, I'm just being dramatic, but hurry up, I can't contain this excitement any longer!
l. And The Beat Goes On (climb up high-maybe the Watchtower?)
Ivy>You see travelers in festive clothing?
Ruler: Oof! That was a bad jump.
OT: I almost forgot to breathe! Are you hurt?
Ruler: I'm fine, thanks Old Thomas.
I saw a huge group of travellers dressed in bright festive colors.
They're carrying a large flag with the sun printed on it. Anyone know what it represents?
OT: Ah, a Sun Flag you say?
I believe it may be the Solstice Wanderers!
They travel throughout the land spreading the celebration of the Midsummer Pyre Festival.
Ruler: That sounds like fun.
OT: Indeed! And it seems they're heading our way to celebrate!
*Hours Later*
Ruler: I'm glad they're here to celebrate the summer heat with us.
OT: I as well! But you should know the customs.
Ruler: What do you mean?
OT: Providing the travelers a place to stay during the festival is the first step.
But the celebration is quite costly. We will need to pitch in with the supplies.
Ruler: Sure, do you know what they need?
Let's provide the essentials for the festival and for their future travels.
OT: In return they will sing songs of your deeds.
OT>Load the festival caravan by tapping the "Load" button on each entry. Once all contents are loaded, you will receive rewards in exchange for your generosity!
2. The Summer Caravan: 100 helping hands-it's a global event!
15 wooden beams-for the festival tents
5 woven cloth-for shade from the summer sun
100 silver ore-for carnival tokens
30 yellow dye-for yellow ribbons
15 red dye-for red ribbons
20 bunches of flowers-floral decorations can never be bad
100 coal-let's get those fires burning
300 water-soup for everyone
150 roast chicken-simple, but a classic
150 cabbage-can't be chicken soup without veggies
150 carrots-good for the eyes they say
150 mushrooms-chewy and delicious
10 bread-dip it into the soup
OT> My goodness! That is lot of stuff! *collect the Large Trove*
IVY: There's so much to do! I'm getting worry lines on my forehead!
Ruler: I think it's impossible for you to get any.
OT: Ah, the festival is the talk of the Kingdom!
Ruler: It's good to see everyone excited for something.
OT: Miss Ivy, have you decided what festival activity you will be providing?
IVY: I'm thinking a potion brewing pot. I'll brew whatever ya like!
Ruler: I know it's the Midsummer Pyre Festival, but let's leave the explosives to the experts.
IVY: Fine, I'll just stick to bath potions and fragrances.
Ivy>So just when is this Midsummer Pyre Festival coming around? In 3 Weeks? 4 Weeks? WHEN?! I must know! Tell me when you find out, this is going to be a huge festival and I'm going to need to get ready. 3. Preparing For The Festival - think about your festival plans at the Cottage!
Ivy> Stay tuned! The Midsummer Pyre Festival is just around the corner!
Reserved for
c21-3 Mad Tea Party
Ruler: Great she's mad at me.
IVY: She'll get over it, so don't stress yourself. Worry lines are hard to get rid of!
Ruler: I'm not going to leave it to chance. I want to do something about this.
IVY: Whad'ya have in mind?
Ruler: We should talk, but I don't want it to feel forced...
IVY: A party!
Ruler: A party is too loud. Too many people drinking root-beer.
IVY: A party is not a party without the ridiculous noise level!
Ruler: Ivy!
IVY: Fine. How about a tea party?
Ruler: I like that.
IVY: What a snooze-fest.
Ruler: Beats having an angry Faerie on our hands.
Ivy>ZzZzzz... I was just teasing ya. I'll get the tea leaves ready while you set the table.
I'll meet you back here in a little. 1. The Mad Tea Party -place & build the tea party-find>In the Market!)
Ivy> I like that hat on the table, can I wear it?
Sabina: Oh, for me? This is lovely!
Ruler: Umm... not exactly. It's for the Faeries. You should join us.
Sabina: Why do the Faeries get everything?
IVY: Because they're small and angry.
Sabina: Hmph. Fine. When will they be here?
Ruler: Hopefully soon.
Sabina: I'm thirsty. Can I have some tea?
Ruler: Sure.
Sabina: Ahem! I said I'm thirsty. Can I have some tea?
Ruler: ... ?
Sabina: (You're supposed to pour it for me! It's tea party rules!)
Ruler: Oh... yeah sure.
IVY: Sheesh, what a princess!
Ivy>The faeries are ALWAYS late. Well if they get to run on Faerie time, me too!
Wanna help me make something to eat in the kitchen?
2. The Thirst Is Real - serve Pasta (I wonder if this sauce will be better?) ,
Baked Butterfish (Not quite a pizza, but just as greasy!) , Royal Sundae (Tea and sweets are the best!)
Ivy> I get sleepy after I eat, but hey, that's why we have tea to wake us back up!
Sabina: Ooh! Here they come!
Welcome to the tea party!
Azalea: Hello.
Lila: Hi.
Ruler: (This is awkward)
IVY: (Tell me about it. Do something!)
Ruler: Who's hungry? Let's eat!
Azalea: I'll take this seat.
Lila: (Azalea, ALWAYS at the head of the table.)
Azalea: Excuse me, Lila?
1st Purple Faerie: Sisters, please! No fighting! Let's enjoy the tea the humans put together for us.
2nd Purple Faerie: Yes, I agree! There's cake and cookies! Eat and be sweet!
IVY: (I guess something happened after we built the Rose Arch?)
Azalea: It seems I have lost my appetite. Do enjoy yourselves, sisters.
Lila: Yuck! Why is there spaghetti at a TEA party?!
Azalea: Lila, must you always complain? Show some gratitude.
Lila: My apologies, handmaiden Azalea.
I'm sorry, this spaghetti sure is DELICIO-- *cough cough*
Ruler: Lila, are you OK?
Lila: *cough cough*
Ruler: Ivy! What did you put in the spaghetti? She's choking!
*Spaghetti plate flips over*
Azalea: AHH! There's spaghetti ALL OVER MY HAIR! Lila! You've gone too far!
Lila: I swear it wasn't me! The humans *cough cough* flipped it over!
Ruler: It was my fault. I knocked it over trying to help Lila!
Azalea: Enough!
*Food flies everywhere*
Sabina: Ahh! My dress! There's food all over it!
IVY: FOOD FIGHT!
Thurston> My liege! Let me shield thee from the flying food!
AHH! Is that BLOOD?! I'm getting... queasy... *faints*
3. Faerie Food Fight (use the Silver Platter as a shield! ;
use the Sentry Horn - this will surely stop the fight!)
Thurston> Ah... it wasn't... it was just sauce! Haha! I knew that!
Ruler: *Blows the Sentry Horn* DROP THE FOOD!
IVY: What?! Why are we stopping? That was fun!
Ruler: This tea party is a disaster... Azalea, wait!
IVY: You won't be able to catch her, she flies fast!
Ruler: Where's Lila?
Sabina: Lila ran out saying something about food grease giving her zits!
IVY: What are ya gonna do?
Ruler: I'll go talk to one while you talk to the other?
IVY: Alright. Just tell me which one and I'll go cheer her up!
Ivy>IMPORTANT: You an only help ONE FAERIE> Choose between Azalea or Lila.
Your choice will not affect your rewards.
4. Can't We All Get Along - comfort Azalea at the Greenhouse OR comfort Lila at the Potion Shop!
(ps: I chose Azalea) Ivy> Ok, I'll go talk to the other sassy Faerie!
COMFORT AZALEA:
Ruler: Hey Azalea. How are you feeling?
Azalea: This is awful... my hair is a mess and it smells horrendous!
And the worst part is all I want to do is sleep!
Ruler: I can help. What do you need? Soap?
Azalea: Not just any soap! I need rose soap and purified water.
Then I'll need a new hairpiece fit for a handmaiden.
I can't let the other Faeries see me like this... especially Queen Ivinea.
Ruler: It'll be alright. You can hide out in my Cottage until I bring you the soap.
Azalea: Thank you.
Azalea>Thank you for giving me a hand.
I have something for you when you return as a token of gratitude.
A5. Homemade Rose Soap - use red petals(for the soap bar; sugar (for the exfoliating sugar scrub);
water(make sure it's crystal clear!
Azalea> What are we teaching our young Faeries these days! *collect the Faerie Harp*
Ruler: Are you still feeling tired?
Azalea: I'm better now. Please tell me you have the soap...
Ruler: Yep, all here.
Azalea: Thank you so much, truly!
Ruler: No worries, we're here to help. Anything else we can do for you?
Azalea: As I mentioned before, I'll need a new hairpiece before I can show my face.
Ruler: I think the marketplace has something you might like.
Azalea: It would be best if it were handmade.
Perhaps you can get me the materials so I can make it myself?
Azalea>I don't mean to cause trouble... but Faerie accessories are like no other!
I must make this myself. My sisters will be uncomfortable to see me adorned in human accessories.
A6. Work that Updo- super glue (this will keep everything together); blue petals (complements her aura);
living wood (shape it into a clip) Azalea> Now I can fly confident as Queen Ivinea's handmaiden.
Azalea: Thank you. The tea party may not have been the best, but this makes up for it.
Ruler: Are you going to talk things out with Lila?
Azalea: It would be best. She is young and has much to learn.
I shouldn't be too hard on her...
Ruler: Yeah, she's going to make mistakes until she learns.
Azalea: That will sort itself over time. Right now, what can I do to help you?
The food fight at the tea party destroyed everything in the area...
It would not be right if I did not help with the mess I had a hand in causing.
Ruler: If you insist, we can make some new decorations to replace the old ones.
Azalea: Indeed, I know just what to do.
Azalea>Ah, that's right. You haven't been to the Plume Hive. We nurture large, magnificent flowers.
I suppose we can gift one to you. They're not hard to care for-- just follow my instructions and the flowers will do fine.
A7. Azalea's Show of Gratitude - use Faeriebulb Seeds (spread them equally over your soil);
use Faeries' Murmur (our plants require these); use Mythic Essence (water alone won't do)
Azalea> Thank you. I am going to find Lila to talk. *collect Butterfly Faerie Flower*
COMFORT LILA - information provided by Dreamer691 Post # 116
http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?71195-Castle-Story-7-24-14-Update-Mad-Tea-party&p=944163&viewfull=1#post944163
Ruler: Hey Lila.
About the spaghetti... I'll explain to Azalea later it wasn't your fault.
Lila: Who cares? She's not going to listen to you.
Actually, she doesn't listen to anyone about anything!
Ruler: I don't think Azalea has been unfair in her decisions...
Lila: Are you here to listen, or to tell me how I feel?
Ruler: Sorry, can I help? Why are you hiding?
Lila: That food fight was terrible! The food grease gave me zits on my face!
I hope she's happy!
Ruler: Hmm... I think Ivy might have a potion for this.
Goal: Pizza Face
Lila: Can you hurry? I can't face my sisters with this... face! I'll be laughed out of the Plume Hive! I'm not going to let Azalea have the satisfaction of seeing me like this! I'll make you something in the meantime as a thank you.
(goal needed 35 rose petals, 5 sugar, and 50 water)
Congratulations!
Lila: Hah! I know all about gratitude!
(reward is the Fairy Harp)
Ruler: So, Ivy says this will clear your face right up.
Lila: Ivy? Wasn't she the one that made that awful spaghetti?
Why in the GLIMMERWOOD would I put her creation on my face?!
Ruler: Ok, ok, ok. What works for you?
Lila: Ohhh, my face. Why, why, why!
Ruler: Lila! Complaining isn't going to make it better!
Lila: You're right, it will just make it worse.
I'll give you the list of ingredients. I'll also need some ingredients for tea.
Ruler: Geez... I would think you've had enough tea for the day.
Goal: Ivy's Zit Begone Potion
Lila: I don't mean to cause trouble... but Faerie accessories are like no other! I must make this myself. My sisters will be uncomfortable to see me adorned in human accessories.
(goal needed 20 glimmerdust, 20 blue petals, and 10 living wood)
(sorry, I must have missed the congratulations screen. Also, this seems to say the exact same thing as this step in choosing Azalea)
Ruler: So... are you going to be alright talking to Azalea?
Lila: She's sooo serious all the time. This tea will bring her down a notch...
Ruler: She should be serious, she's the handmaiden.
Lila: Why can't *I* be the handmaiden? I know I'll be better than the rest at it!
Ruler: I think the first thing you should do it talk it out with Azalea.
Lila: Do I have to? She's such a drag...
Ruler: I think so. That's what handmaidens do, right? Deal with difficult things?
Lila: Fine. You're right... I should suck it up and talk to her.
Oh, will you help me? I need materials to make something to show *gratitude*.
Ruler: I don't think that's how showing gratitude works...
Goal: Lila's Show Of Gratitude
Lila: Sure it does! Come on, don't be a downer like Azalea! Just help me with the materials and I'll make you something special. You better tell Azalea it was all me!
(goal needed 10 Faeriebulb seeds, 30 faeries' murmur, and 5 mythic essence)
Congratulations!
Lila: Thank you. I'm going to talk to Azalea. Promise!
(reward is butterfly faerie flower)
End of Mad Tea Party Quest
Reserved for
C21-4 Plume Hive
Queen Ivinea: Hello.
Ruler: How are the Faeries liking the Kingdom?
Queen Ivinea: The Faerie plant-life and essentials have made our stay more welcoming.
Ruler: I wasn't sure if your plants would survive in our Kingdom.
Queen Ivinea: I am certain that they will be just fine.
Ruler: The Goddess Tree looks happy. Thanks for helping us care for the tree.
Queen Ivinea: No need for thanks. It is our duty to care for the Goddess Tree.
Would you like to visit the Plume Hive?
Ruler: I would like that. You've seen our Kingdom, now we can see yours.
Queen Ivinea : Magnificent. Let the Faeies know when you are ready.
Ruler: Will do. I'll find Azalea when I'm ready.
Queen Ivinea: Azalea and Lila have been... less than stellar.
Please let the other sisters know instead.
Ivy> "Less than stellar"? What happened between them? The last time we spoke to Azalea and Lila they agreed to talk it out. I guess it didn't go well. On the bright side, we're invited to the Plume Hive! Are you ready to go yet? 1. Into the Plume Hive (Is it warm? What do I wear?)
Ivy>AG-AG-CHOO! I'm going home, this pollen is too intense! *Allergy Potion Unlocked*
Ruler: Ah-ah-CHOO!
IVY: ACHOO! WHAT IS THIS PLACE?!
Sabina: Choo!
OT: Oh dear... I'm afraid I can't go back there with you on your next trip...
Ruler: It's ok, I don't think any of us want to go back. The pollen is so thick.
Thurston: ACHOO! MY EYES! WATERY!
Ruler: It's OK, Thurston. It's just allergies. I don't think we can go back...
Purple Faerie: Humans. Always complaining.
Thurston: Complaining?! You should be grateful the Ruler even set foot in your Kingdom!
Purple Faerie: Is that so? Wait until Queen Ivinea hears about this! *raspberry*
Ruler: Thurston! Why did you say that!?
IVY: Ah-ah-AHH! *holds breath* Phew. If you hold your breath you won't sneeze.
Anyways, I think I might have the solution to our problem.
Ivy> Literally! Well make a solution for our allergies. One of the ingredients is an apple. An Apple a day keeps the witch doctors away. Right? No? It doesn't go like that? Hmm... 2. I Need a Doctor - brew an allergy potion- extra strength, please! Ivy> Do we have any doctors?
Ruler: Finally I can breathe again! But Ivy, what was the last thing you put in that potion?
IVY: Many natural remedies have a special ingredient. Trust me--you'd rather not know.
Ruler: All that sneezing gave me a real pain in my neck! And speaking of pains in the neck...
...Thurston, why did you have to insult the Faeries like that? Now we have a new problem!
Thurston: I apologize, my liege! A knight is courteous in word and deed, and in that, I have failed...
...But I know a way to make amends! I suggest we bring an offering to their queen!
IVY: That's a great idea! Everyone likes presents, after all.
Ruler: Ok, but what kind of offering? Something tells me Queen Ivinea won't settle for just any gift.
Sabina: Faerie decorations are so lovely and delicate-- let's give them things like that?
IVY: ...and fancy food, too.
Ruler: You'd better not be thinking of Skunku-pies...
IVY: I... might have been. But there are plenty of other things we could bake!
Ruler: I think we've got a plan. Let's get everything together, and then head out!
Sabina>Let's put together a care package of some of the fanciest gifts our kingdom has to offer! Some things that shine, some things that sparkle... and who says no to a delicious cake? 3. Ready to Make Nice - craft Faerie Offerings at the Workshop (Faerie Hairpin? Check.) Sabina>Oooh, pretty! *Smoked Fish Sandwich Unlocked*
Ruler: The offering is done, and it looks great. Let's hit the road!
OT: One thing before you go, if I may...
Ruler: Sure, Old Thomas, what's on your mind?
OT: After the allergy incident, I did some research into the Faeries? natural environment.
I'm concerned that you may not be able to eat their food without suffering a similar reaction.
Ruler: Won't the Allergy Potion we made help with that?
OT: It may, but my scrolls suggest that you may wish to bring food along with you.
The rumoured effects of eating magical food include vomiting slugs...
Ruler: Ew, that's enough to convince me! We should bring food of our own.
IVY: Great idea! I've got a fresh batch of...
Ruler: ...don't even say it.
IVY: ...
Ivy>Bringing sandwiches seems like the best idea. They travel well and fit easily into a knapsack--delicious, nutritious, and highly portable! Be sure to pack enough for everyone. 4. A Digestive Dilemma - make Smoked Fish Sandwiches (They taste way better than slugs.) Ivy> I think that's all we needed!
Ruler: Ok, Allergy Potion, offering for the Faerie Queen, food to eat... I think that's everything!
Old Thomas, you don't look ready for a long trip.
OT: After much consideration, I have decided to stay here...
Yesterday's research reminded me how long it's been since I had time alone with my scrolls.
Ruler: Are you sure? You're going to miss out on the adventure!
OT: But I'll be on an adventure of the imagination!
And besides, I suspect that your kind of adventuring is best left to the young.
Ruler: If you're sure, then we'll be on our way.
Honestly, I can't say I mind having someone here to look after the kingdom.
IVY: I know what you mean! Does something about this invitation smell fishy to you?
Ruler: That's just the sandwiches, Ivy... but it can't hurt to keep our eyes open.
You'll look out for anything unusual, right, Old Thomas?
OT: To be sure--and you should keep records of your visit so that I can add them to my library.
Ivy>Sure planning a trip like this takes time, but we're never going to get anywhere if we just stand around gabbing. Let's hit the road! 5. And We're Off... Again! -adventure to the Plume Hive (This had better work!)Ivy> We're here! Now let's look around!
Ruler: We made it! Home, sweet home!
OT: Welcome Back, friends! How was your trip this time?
Ruler: Much better--no sneezing and no slugs!
And the Plume Hive was beautiful, and organized so efficiently!
OT: Did Queen Ivinea like the offering you brought her?
Thurston: It seemed so, as she was most gracious...
...well, gracious for a Faerie, that is.
OT: Wonderful! I'm glad you had a successful journey.
Ruler: What about you, Old Thomas? Did you have a good time alone with your scrolls?
OT: I certainly did, but more importantly, I noticed something about the Faeries.
Ruler: Uh, oh, were Lila and Azalea fighting again while we were gone?
OT: No, but I did see a number of Faeries poking around the Goddess Tree.
I think they know things about it that they're not sharing with us.
Ruler: Well, there will be plenty of time to worry about that later...
For now, I want to put my feet up and enjoy being home!
Ivy>There's always so much for a leader to do after coming home from a diplomatic visit, but first, I think we can all agree: it's naptime! 6. No Place Like Home - rest at the cottage (Catch some sleep!) Ivy> After that nap, I'm ready to take on anything!
End of Plume Hive Quest
CS Community Event #1 Midsummer Pyre Festival
OT: Hohoho, it appears the Solstice Wanderers are ready!
Ruler: Really? The festival is finally going to start?
OT: Indeed! ... Ah! There's that jingle!
We should assist in setting up the main tent.
Ruler: What happens in the main tent?
OT: I believe that's where the performers rest before their big show.
And also where you get prizes for your Sun Stones.
Ruler: Sun Stones?
OT: Ah, I forget you're not familiar with the summer festival.
Sun Stones are festival tokens, and you can earn gifts when you have enough.
Ruler: Sounds tough.. I better start collecting after we set up the tent.
Ivy>Haha! While you're getting sweaty setting up the tent, I'm going to start collecting Sun Stones! I REALLY want that Fire Faerie Statue. 1. Place and Build Pyre Tent - get ready to collect from it!
Ivy>Don't forget to visit the Tent and collect your Sun Stones!
Ruler: How many Sun Stones do you have now, Ivy?
IVY: Not many. I traded half of my stash for food...
Ruler: We can start collecting some together.
IVY: EVERYONE and their chickens are collecting Sun Stones!
How are we supposed to get a chance at this? And it's so hot!
I wonder...
Ruler: I don't have a good feeling about what you?re about to say...
IVY: What if we MADE our own Sun Stones?
Ruler: That's *****ing! And fraud!
IVY: Fine! Just a thought! Let's go do it the hard way then.
Ruler: Where did you find Sun Stones at?
IVY: You can find them in rocky places, like Mines and Outcroppings, and on Monsters!
Ruler: Mines, Rocks, and Monsters--got it. Let's go!
Ivy>Pack plenty of water--this sun isn't going to set anytime soon! Sheesh, how are the Solstice Wanders dancing and singing in this heat? I heard on the first night of the festival, there's going to be a HUMUNGO celebration around a fire pit! 2. Everyone And Their...Ivy>Do we have enough for a prize yet?
IVY: Is it just me, or are these Sun Stones HOT?
Ruler: They feel warm.
IVY: Here, I found a bag to hold our Sun Stones.
Ruler: Thanks! Let's take it to the Pyre Tent.
IVY: What are you going to get? I want food. And that brew set.
Ruler: Hmm...
IVY: Hurry up and decide! They're kicking everyone out so they can expand the tent!
Ruler: There's A LOT of people. Where did they all come from?
IVY: From the dungeon cells.
Ruler: IVY!
IVY: Just kidding! I know you wouldn't do that to anyone.
Ivy>Make room for more people! The festivities are just about to begin!
The more you upgrade, the more Sun Stones will drop! 3. Mo Sun Stones, Mo Problems - upgrade to Lv.3.
Ivy> Keep upgrading the tent to make it bigger!
*KABOOM*
Ruler: Ivy! Are you OK? What happened in here?!
IVY: I was trying to make something, but my workbench exploded! I?m not sure why...
Maybe I should stick to potion-making.
Ruler: Trying to make *something*? What kind of something?
IVY: It was absolutely *not* artificial Sun Stones.
Ruler: ...
IVY: It was artificial Sun Stones.
Ruler: Didn't we already talk about this?
OT: Actually, crafting Sun Stones is an honoured part of the Pyre Festival tradition.
And the recipe is a matter of record. I've been making my own for days!
IVY: Days?! I can't believe you were holding out on us like that!
Ivy>I knew making Sun Stones wasn't *****ing! Still, we should upgrade the Pyre Tent to get even more!
4. Workshop Woes- upgrade to Lv.5- you want more Sun Stones, don't you? ; craft sun stones- Identical to those found in nature! Ivy> The Tent is really coming along-- keep ugrading!
IVY: JUST LET GO! DON?T MAKE ME BAKE YOU INTO A PIE!
Ruler: Ivy! What in the world are you up to now?!
IVY: *Pant* This Skunk pine *pant* has a Sun Stone *pant* AND IT WON'T LET GO!
*thump* Look! It got away! That was one of the last ones I needed!
Ruler: Ivy, there's got to be a better way to get Sun Stones than wrestling the wildlife.
Why don't you leave fighting monsters to Thurston and me?
IVY: It seemed like such a good idea, though...
Ruler: Let's stick to the ideas that seem good even after we try them.
Ivy> The Pyre Tent is almost finished! Just a few more finishing touches, and then we sit back and watch the Sun Stones roll in! 5. A Skunku-problem- upgrade to Lv.7 - The more Sun Stones, the better!
Ivy>The Tent is all finished, and now we can relax!
IVY: Whew! I'm pretty wipe out. Collecting Sun Stones is hard work.
Ruler: You certainly gave it your all, and then some!
IVY: Well, it was worth it! This Pyre Tent looks fantastic!
Ruler: It sure does, and I think I see the Solstice Wanderers getting ready to perform.
OT: You do indeed! Those are their traditional costumes.
Ruler: This tent is the perfect place to rest after all of that hard work.
This is what a real festival should be about--
The Baron: Collecting the cost of admission before you let in the riffraff?
Ruler: No! Coming together to celebrate our hard work as a group! Friendship!
The Baron: Bah! If you must.
Ivy> There were some minor setbacks, but we got the Tent finished and everything looks great! It's time to relax in the shade and watch the festival unfold!
6. Made in the Shade - rest and get Sun Stones at the same time!
Ivy> Wow! I've never seen someone juggle fire before!
C20 Festival Tents
OLD THOMAS
Ruler: Let Me help you with that.
OT: Oof, thank you.
Ruler: Where are you going with all of these scrolls?
OT: I'm moving them to my tent for the festival!
Ruler: What for?
OT: My tent is going to be about poetry!
So if anyone fancies a poem written about themselves,
I can surely do that on the spot!
Ruler: I don't think I would be comfortable with that...
OT: Humble as ever! Well then, should you change your mind, my tent is open!
*At Old Thomas's Tent*
OT: Oh no! My tent fell over! I'm no good at building my own...
Ruler: It's ok, I can help you fix it.
OT>Thank you! Writing poetry with the sun beating down on the parchment is blinding!
While you rebuild my tent I'll warm up by writing a few verses.
1. Old Thomas's Festival Tent - 4 stone block-this should be sturdy?
4 simple glue- now it won't fall over!
OT>As good as new!
OT: Splendid! I should have asked you for help to begin with.
Ruler: So what happens now?
OT: We wait! And when someone visits, I'll write them a poem!
*10 minutes go by*
OT: Oh dear... It seems my tent isn't as popular as I thought it would be?
Ruler: (Maybe I should go spread the word about his tent...)
Hold that thought!
OT: Do come back soon! ... Oh dear...
*At the festival*
Ruler: Come one, come all! Get a poem today!
Get one about yourself or about... the sky!
*No one cares*
Ruler: They... make for great GIFTS! Get one for your significant other!
Huh, that got people's attention.
OT>Oh my! Where did all these people come from! The line is wrapping around the tent!
Oh dear, do I have enough parchment for all these poetry enthusiasts?
Most curious, why does everone want a poem written about their lover's eyes?
2. Poetry Pusher -visit 20x>tell the community-Spread the word;
give>parchment-Cut it up into squares!
OT>How else do I say rosy cheeks and bright eyes?
LADY GRESELDA
Ruler: Do you need help, Lady Greselda?
Lady G: Hello, dearie. It's about time somebody asked.
Those boxes need lifting.
Ruler: Sure. ... What... are these? YUCK!
Lady G: Those? Only the best saplings from the garden!
I'm going to sell them at my tent
Ruler: I hate to break it to you, but I don't think these will sell.
Lady G: Why not? They make for great pets, and delicious when stir-fried!
Ruler: You... eat these?
Lady G: Keep your voice down! The plants can hear you!
Ruler: ...
Lady G> My tent won't be attracting commoners. Only the highly s****ed wizards
and witches that KNOW what they are brewing in the cauldron will visit.
1. Greselda's Festival Tent - give> 10 dark seeds-Eat them... like trail mix?
10 Glimmer Trap Plants - don't get too close!
Lady G>Ugh! Get that fire away from my plants!
Ruler: I think everyone is scared of your tent...
Lady G: You say that like it's a bad thing! I don't want
BASIC witches to crowd my tent.
I can't stand being in the same room as them.
Ruler: Uh huh... Oh geez, is that... The Baron coming our way?
Lady G: What?! The buffoon is here?
The Baron: Hello, friend. And... Lady Greselda! Pleasure to see you as always.
Lady G: ...
The Baron: Did someone make my Queen upset? Tell me
who and I'll gift you his head.
Lady G: You.
The Baron: Hehehe, I knew I picked the right woman!
So what flowers is my lady selling here?
*Gets closer* YOUCH! What are these wretched vile plants?!
Lady G: WRETCHED? VILE? How DARE you!
The Baron: No! You misheard me! Your lamp shade hair
impaired your listening!
Lady G: YOU... *raises potted plant*
The Baron: NO! What I'm saying is... I'll take ALL of it!
Lady G: *lowers the potted plant* Is that so?
The Baron: Yes, ALL
(to the Ruler) Child, I believe you owe me quite the coin.
Ruler: What?
The Baron: Oh don't give me that. Go on, get me the taxes you owe.
I'll keep Lady Greselda company...
The baron>This is perfect. How can she NOT be impressed with this display
of... Kingliness! I am buying out her wares, I'm practically saving her
from distress! Ah, it is great to be King. 2. No Basic Witches
- pay >200,000 coins- Here's your stinking coin!
The baron> Please, don't love me too much. I am a King, after all.
SABINA & THURSTON
Ruler: Hey, where are you taking all of those cushions?
You must have half the pillows in the castle with you, too.
Sabina: Oh, these? We're making a tent where people can relax!
Ruler: Who's 'we'?
Thurston: *Mrmh umph*
Ruler: Thurston, is that you under that mountain of pillows?
Thurston: Indeed, my liege! I could not let a lady carry such a burden herself.
Ruler: Well that's kind of you. This tent does look relaxing.
Sabina: I'm also planning to decorate in flower petals to match the festival flames!
Ruler: I can go get them for you while you two make this place cozy.
Sabina> Everyone has been working hard collecting Sun Stones,
so we're making a place for them to relax. Comfort is important, but so are the decorations!
1. Sabina and Thurston's Tent - give>10 red petals-Let's scatter them around!
20 Orange Petals-The color of flames!
Sabina>That did it! Now this space looks beautiful and inviting!
Ruler: It looks like you've got plenty of people in here relaxing.
Sabina: Hunting for Sun Stones is hard work, after all.
People need a peaceful, well-decorated place to recover.
Ruler: Is it just me, or do some of these people look thirsty?
Sabina: Your're right! I sent Thurston to the Tavern for some cold drinks...
...but I think he may have gotten distracted along the way.
Thurston: Not so, milady! But alas, my quest for drinks proved fruitless.
Sabina: Well, if you couldn't get Rootybeer, we can give out water instead.
Ruler: Nothing beats a cold glass of water on a hot day!
Thurston: Tis true! I will fetch back water forthwith!
Ruler: I'll go with you--I bet these people could drink more than one knight can carry.
Thurston: I fear that this task is below the station of our noble Ruler.
Ruler: Nope! Helping thirsty subjects is all part of the job!
Sabina>What's better on a hot day than a shaded place to relax?
A shaded place to relax with a cool drink!
I just know these drinks will make people happy!
2. Thirst Quencher - give>40 water-The original thirst quencher!
Go>to the Tavern 3x for ice- To keep the water cold!
Sabina>That looks like plenty of water, and it's cold, too!
IVY
Ruler: Hey Ivy, what are you mixing up in your cauldron? A new potion?
IVY: Don't be silly! I moved my cauldron out here under my tent to try out a new recipe!
I heard that at festival time, people eat unusual fried food, so here it is...
... Deep-Fried Rat Tail!
Ruler: Well, that's certainly different. Have you sold many yet?
IVY: Only a few so far, but the response has been encouraging!
Ruler: People like them?
IVY: Oh, I don't know about that, but they seem to be surprised by them...
...and that's what culinary experimentation is all about.
Ruler: Well, I'm glad you're having a good time!
IVY: I am, but I could really use more Rat Tails.
At this rate, I won't survive the lunch rush.
Ruler: Don't worry, I'm on it!
Ivy>If people in neighboring kingdoms eat deep-fried cupcakes, there's nothing to hold me back!
I think this is going to be my most popular recipe yet!
1. Ivy's Festival Tent- give>10 rat tails-Beat up some Skunkupines! 20 eggs-To make the batter!
Ivy>With this many Rat Tails, I can keep people fed all day!
Ruler: So, will that last batch of Rat Tails last you through the day?
IVY: I think so, but I've been considering adding a second item to my menu.
Ruler: Are you going to deep-fry something new?
IVY: Actually, I was thinking of adding a dessert...
...something light and sweet to go along with the fried food.
Ruler: Oh, that sounds... really delicious, actually.
IVY: Do you really think so? I was worried that it would be too bland.
Ruler: I think Rat Tail is enough surprise for one day.
Did you have a recipe in mind?
I could help you get the ingredients!
IVY: How about strawberries and cream? It's perfect for a warm summer day!
Ivy>I expect this dessert to be a big hit! I'm going to call it Strawberry
Surprise--the surprise will be the complete absence of exotic ingredients!
2. Strawberry Surprise - give>30 strawberries-Fresh fruit is the best kind!
30 milk-For whipped cream!
Ivy>Well, it's not my favorite dessert, but the crowd loves it!
end of quests
C12-3 2nd Anniversary Tournament Part 1
Ruler: Hey everyone, can you believe our kingdom is two years old already?
IVY: Two years? It seems like just yesterday, we were celebrating our first anniversary!
Ruler: You're right, but you know what they say...
IVY: ...time flies when you're having fun! And we have been busy this year.
Ruler: We do have a lot to celebrate, but how are we going to top last year's tournament?
Thurston: If I may, my liege, I believe I have an idea!
We should round up a magical menageries of monstrous opponents.
Then we can battle them in a celebratory exhibition!
Ruler: That sounds like fun, but also like what we do everyday protecting the kingdom.
OT: My scrolls describe rare creatures of all kinds that are distinguished by their coloring.
Thurston can gather them, and I can prepare something special for the final round!
Ruler: Now that's more like it!
IVY: If there's a special skunkupine, I can help by finding it!
Ruler: Are you sure, Ivy?
IVY: I have a special way with skunkupine. You just leave it to me!
Ivy>Before we round up the monsters, let's make sure we have a place to put them.
Does the Jousting Arena have a monster proof room?
1. Monsters at an Exhibition - check jousting arena(better safe than sorry!)
Ivy>It looks sturdy enough to me. Let's find some monsters!
Ruler: Are you ready to head out in search of the magical monsters, Thurston?
Thurston: Indeed, for the Knight's Code states, 'Be prepared'!
Ruler: Is that in the Knight's Code? I'm sure I've heard it somewhere else...
Thurston: It is, my liege! There is but one problem...
...I do not know in what direction to set out on my quest.
The woods surrounding the kingdom are too vast.
Ruler: I see your point -- with monsters everywhere, special monsters could be anywhere.
I bet Old Thomas has something in his scrolls that can help!
Thurston>Once I have directions, I will be ready to set out on my journey.
Where my search will lead, I know not, but I will return with a veritable menagerie of monsters!
2. Wild Kingdom-get directions from OT-adventure into the wilderness And home before dark!
Thurston>A successful journey, indeed! Now where shall I store these creatures?
OT: Hello, Miss Ivy. You look to be preparing for quite the hike.
IVY: Oh, I'm not planning on going that far into the Glimmerwood.
Just far enough to call the special skunkupine to me.
I figure it'll take one afternoon, tops!
OT: Really? What is your plan for acquiring a yellow skunkupine?
I understand they're quite rare.
IVY: I feel like skunkupines and I have a special connection.
I figure I'll get some rope to use as a harness,
Wait for the skunkupine to come to me...
...and then lead it home. Piece of cake!
OT: Please do let me know how your endeavor turns out.
If you are successful, the details would make a
fine addition to my scholarly records.
IVY: Sure thing, and don't worry -- I've got a Plan B, too!
Ivy>Finally, a monster problem that I can help with! I'm sure I'll be able to rope
a yellow skunkupine without any trouble and be back in time for dinner!
And speaking of dinner, some food to use as bait can't hurt.
3. The Skunk Whisperer - give Rope(from the workshop),
Breaded Fish(for bait or for snacking!) & Wait(I'm sure this won't take long!)
Ivy> I can't believe I waited a whole night with no luck, but I'm not giving up!
OT: Good morning, Miss Ivy! Goodness, were you in the woods for the whole night?
IVY: I was, but the yellow skunkupine didn't show up.
OT: Have you given up on your plan for securing it?
IVY: Not a chance! I'm going to have a yellow skunkupine ready for that exhibition.
There's no way I'm letting a monster get the best of me!
OT: I see! Well, if you need any help luring one, do let me know.
Perhaps I could hum a soothing tune while we wait?
IVY: No, no, I've got it all under control, not to worry.
One yellow skunkupine, coming up!
Ivy>I was so sure I would be able to summon the yellow skunkupine,
But just in case, I created a potion recipe guaranteed to turn any skunkupine yellow!
I didn't hear anyone say it had to be yellow when I found it.
4. Time for Plan B - ask for skunk solvent(we need it for the potion!)
& use the yellowing potion (make it in the Potion Shop!)
Ivy>I think all the gray is covered -- that skunkupine is yellow for sure!
OT: Why hello! I didn't expect to see you here today.
Ruler: I was just wondering what you had planned for the last round of the exhibition.
Thurston and Ivy have all of Glimmerwood's monsters covered between them.
OT: If I told you, it would not make for a very good surprise.
Ruler: That's true, but I'm concerned about summoning
a strange monster to the kingdom.
Skunkupines I can handle, but I don't know about 'surprise opponents.'
OT: Not to worry, child! I won't be summoning any creatures for this challenge.
Ruler: Well, that's a relief! I'll see what you've turned up on exhibition day!
*ten minutes later*
OT: That was the truth, after all...
...there is a large difference between summoning a monster and growing one!
OT>To grow a memorable opponent, I will need an incredibly rare
Mystery Fragment for deep underground and some Growth Potion.
Add a little potion to the Fragment each day, and we can grow a full-size monster!
5. Building a Mystery Opponent - get mystery fragment(found in a deep mine!)
then give growth potion (make it at the potion shop!)
add potion to fragment (at OT house!)
OT>I think my creation is ready to be unveiled at the exhibition!
Thurston: My liege, why are you waving your sword around thus?
Are you perhaps beset by invisible beasts? I will defend you!
Ruler: What? No! I'm just trying to practice for the exhibition.
My swordplay has to be top-notch if I'm going to take on those monsters!
Thurston: If that I you intention, I suggest patrolling the edge of the forest for a day or two.
There are plenty of visible monsters there for you to try your sword on!
Ruler: But I wasn't... oh, never mind. Patrolling is a good idea.
I can practice my s****s and fight monsters *before* they trample our crops.
Thurston>Practicing swordplay before the exhibition is a wonderful idea.
I will venture forth with you -- let us take on some monsters together!
6. Practice Makes Perfect - beat up skunkupine(check the wheat fields)
& fang beasts(check near the livestock!)
Thurston> Indeed I believe you are ready!
Ruler: Hi, Ivy! How did your quest for the yellow skunkupine turn out?
IVY: Easy as pie! I rounded up that skunkupine no problem.
Ruler: And why are your hands yellow?
IVY: Yellow? My hands? Must be a trick of the light.
Forget all that, though. What are we going to serve the crowd at the exhibition?
People will want things to eat and drink.
I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!
Ruler: That's a good point.
Ice cream was so popular last year, and you know what they say...
IVY: It takes one to know one?
Ruler: No, they say don?t mess with what works!
Ivy>Ice cream was a big hit at our last anniversary, and who doesn't
like lemonade on a hot day? Once we've got some of each,
I think we'll be all set. 7. Ready for a Crowd - give> 5 Ice Cream,
a cool treat on a hot day! & 1 freshly squeezed Lemonade
Ivy> I think that's everything! Let's all get some rest before the exhibition begins!
End of 2nd Anniversary Tournament Part 1
12-3 2nd Anniversary Tournament Part 2
Thurston: Good day, my liege! Are you prepared for the
start of our wondrous exhibition?
Ruler: I think so! I've got a sword and some armor, and
I did plenty of practicing...
...so let's get this show on the road!
IVY: Wait! Did you eat breakfast yet? You can't fight
monsters on an empty stomach!
Ruler: Hm, that's true. What should we have for
breakfast, then?
Ivy: How about some nice spicy food? Something
with a real kick to give you energy.
Ruler: I'm not sold on your reasoning, but I'm also not
picky. Spicy food it is. Let's eat!
Thurston: Wait! The proper food to eat before any combat
is a plain, simple meal.
The Knight's Code says, 'Eat not for breakfast
that which might distract you later.'
Ruler: Well, I suppose we can have some spicy food
and some plain food. Let's do it!
OT: Wait!
Ruler: Yes, Old Thomas?
OT: What about dessert? To, ah, lift your spirits
before fighting?
Ruler: You sure do have a sweet tooth, but dessert for
breakfast sounds good, too.
Let's all gather what we prefer to eat, and then
I'll eat a little of everything.
Ivy>It looks like we've got some cooking to do! Breakfast is the most
important meal of the day, especially on a day like this on.
1. The Most Important Meal - give> Simple Feast(Plain food for stability!)
Spicy Feast (Spicy food for energy!) and Apple Pie (Dessert for fun!)
Ivy>Wow, what a spread! Let's dig in!
Ruler: Now that I won't be fighting on an empty
stomach, I think we're ready.
Thurston: Excellent! Let us proceed to the Jousting Arena,
where your first challenge awaits!
*at the Jousting Arena*
Ruler: Is that the yellow skunkupine over there?
Besides the color, it looks just like a normal one.
IVY: Maybe its special powers are things you can't
see, like tenacity! Or mind control!
Ruler: Mind control? That doesn't seem likely.
IVY: I'm just saying, that's no average skunkupine
that's been colored yellow.
It's special! Very, very... special.
Ruler: Well, I'm ready to take it on. Here we go!
Ivy>Even in this light, that skunkupine looks pretty convincing.
It's time to cheer on our ruler!
2. Ready, Steady, Go! -beat up the yellow skunkupine
(Meet it at the Jousting Arena!)
Ivy>Well that was over a little sooner than we expected!
Ruler: Whew! I'm feeling more confident after that round.
Maybe taking on these monsters won't be so hard after all!
IVY: You probably surprised it, so it didn't have a
chance to use its mind control.
Ruler: What makes you think that skunkupine was
capable of mind control?
IVY: I don't know, why wouldn't it be? All I'm saying
is, don't let your guard down!
Ruler: That seems like good advice regardless.
Thurston, what's next?
Thurston: Next you will face a mighty green fang beast!
Capturing it was quite difficult, so I am certain it
will provide a challenge.
Ruler: I'm ready--let me at it!
Ivy>Go team Glimmerwood! Beat up that fang beast! You can do it!
3. On to Round 2 (Meet it at the Jousting Arena!)
Ivy>You really gave that fang beast the business! Hooray!
Ruler: Ok, that round was tougher, but I did it!
Thurston: Indeed you did, and in grand style as well!
Ruler: The crowd really seems to be getting into the exhibition.
I didn't expect to hear so much cheering!
IVY: Ooh, we should had out colored scarves that they can wave...
...to show support in the coming rounds!
Ruler: That's a great idea, but do we have any lying around?
IVY: You take a break before the next round, and I'll whip something up.
Ruler: Speaking of the next round, what will I be facing?
Thurston: Your next opponent is the blue dire boar,
my liege! I wish you luck!
Ivy>If we give some purple scarves to the crowd,
we can get everyone in on the action when you face off
against that dire boar! 4. Round 3, Fight! -give
Dyed Scarves(Make them at the Workshop!)
beat up the blue dire boar (Meet it at the Jousting Arena!)
Ivy>Oof! That pig really packed a punch, but you beat it!
IVY: Wow, that one looked tough!
Ruler: It really was. It took a lot out of me,
and out of my gear, too!
Thurston: Indeed, your sword and armor are no longer
in peak condition...
...and with the rounds growing more difficult,
I feel we should repair them.
Ruler: That's not a bad idea. Will it take long
to hammer them back into shape?
OT: If I may make a suggestion: perhaps we could
improve them as well.
I have scrolls that detail the process of
reinforcing armor and weapons.
Ruler: When we make the armor more durable, can we
also make it more comfortable?
OT: I believe so, yes!
OT>Let us go to the Magic Forge and fix up that gear of yours!
Adding a touch of extra magic should make it even more resilient.
5. Time for Reinforcements - at the Magic Forge
Equip Reinforced Armor(Sturdier and better fitting!)
Equip Reinforced Sword(An unbreakable blade!)
OT>Oh yes, those look to be much better!
Ruler: Wow, you really did make this armor more comfortable!
And so shiny, too -- it's going to be a shame to
get it all dinged up again.
Thurston: Indeed, but the work of a champion is never done!
Ruler: Speaking of 'never done', there's another round to fight!
What am I facing off against this time?
Thurston: Not what, but who! In this round, your opponent
is a might red troll!
Ruler: Is that the troll over there? He's pretty
intimidating...
OT: Do not worry, child! As they say, his bark is
worse than his bite.
Ruler: He barks?
IVY: Who cares about barking -- he BITES!?
OT: Perhaps I should have selected a less figurative
turn of phrase...
Thurston>That troll may have a fearsome look,
but I have every confidence in our ruler's ability
to defeat him! Let the round commence!
6. Troll SMASH (Meet him at the Jousting Arena!)
Thurston>A resounding victory! Huzzah!
IVY: Congratulations! You looked great out there!
Ruler: Thanks, Ivy! That one really took a lot out of me, though.
Breakfast seems like a lifetime ago, and I'm
almost out of energy.
IVY: I know what we can do! How about some elixir
to wake you back up?
It'll have you back on your feet in no time!
Ruler: Ok, we can take a short break and then start
the final round.
Ruler: Old Thomas, is my mystery opponent ready?
OT: Indeed it is, but I must fetch it from where I have
been grow... ah... KEEPING it.
Ruler: Ok, you bring in my opponent, Ivy can take care
of the elixir...
...and Thurston and I can stay here and talk strategy.
OT>The last time I checked on our stony friend, it had very
nearly reached what I believe is its ideal size for this challenge.
I look forward to the battle!
7. Re-energize - Make Faerie Elixer at the Greenhouse;
Fetch the Mystery Opponent (It's at Old Thomas's House!)
OT>I believe this golem is ready for combat!
Ruler: I've got my second wind! Or maybe it's my third...
Is everything set up for the final round?
OT: Your final opponent is being led into the arena as we speak!
Ruler: Wow, that thing is big and... big. What is it?
OT: A rock golem of my own creation!
I believe it will provide you with a challenge
worthy of the final round of this exhibition!
Ruler: Um... it looks angry. Are you sure this is safe?
OT: The potion I used was calibrated to provide an
appropriate challenge.
I am certain that defeating this golem is within your power!
Ruler: Good enough for me. Wish me luck, everyone!
IVY: Go get 'em, kiddo!
Ivy>I can't believe it's the last round already!
I'm about to fall out of my seat in anticipation --
go Glimmerwood! 8. Four Down, One to Go!
(Meet the Purple Golem at the Jousting Arena!)
Ivy>You did it!
The exhibition is over and you won every round!
Ruler: What a day! That exhibition was exhausting, but fun.
IVY: I'll say! We'll have to do it again next year.
Ruler: Or we could do something more relaxing...
...like an anniversary picnic, or an anniversary banquet.
OT: For now, might I suggest a late dinner to end the day?
IVY: I hear there's quite a celebration going on at the tavern.
Thurston: Indeed! Let us adjourn to the tavern and raise
a glass to our fearless ruler!
Ruler: To everyone in the kingdom, I'd say.
This place is what we've all made it, together.
I couldn't have done it without you!
Ivy>It seems like only yesterday, each of us was all alone in the Glimmerwood.
Now we're a real kingdom, capable of facing any challenge together!
9. Happy Second Birthday! (Celebrate with your friends!)
Kick back and relax at the Tavern
Ivy>Happy Second Birthday, Glimmerwood!
Second Anniversary Tournament Completed
special thanks to chrisa for providing the dialog
C21-5 The Faerie Workshop
Ruler: Well, the faeries have given us a few of their building materials...
...but with this many, what can we build?
IVY: A dollhouse? Or a very small chair.
Ruler: After traveling all that way, I was hoping we could make something a littler larger.
OT: It is possible that after examining some of their materials, we could devise...
...a way to make some of our own!
Ruler: That would let us build something bigger, without so many trips for supplies.
Ruler: Lady Greselda, do you think you could help Old Thomas and Ivy?
Lady G: Why of course, dearie. I'd love to get a closer look at some faerie magic...
...although I do find the faerie style a bit lacking in taste.
OT>If we examine the faerie materials we already have, we can determine the essence
of what gives them their magic and then discover how to distill it ourselves!
1. D.I.Y. -Make 1 Faerie Essence (Make it at the Potion Shop!)
OT>Good news: we distilled a Faerie Essence. Bad news: The Potion Shop needs a new roof.
Ruler: *cough cough* What happened in here?
IVY: Looks like we blew a hole in the roof.
But on the bright side, it's not raining!
Ruler: The hole in the roof is hard to miss, but how did it get there?
OT: I must say, I am not entirely sure.
I believe the faerie magic may have proved too much for this structure to contain.
Ruler: Maybe we should ask the faeries what to do.
Azalea: Of course you should! Who knows faerie magic better than one of us?
I sensed that explosion from across the square! What were you attempting?
Ruler: We were trying to find a way to make our own faerie beams and blocks.
Making them here would be much easier than bringing them home a few at time!
Azalea: Hmm. Perhaps you could -- you seem to have duplicated their magical essence.
But you're going to keep destroying the roof unless you have a faerie structure to distill it in.
Ruler: We can worry abut that later. For now, let's put the roof back on this place.
Ivy>We've learned a lot about building since we put this roof on the first time.
Now that we have to redo it anyways, let's do it right!
2. Fixer-Upper -give 4Royal Beams(Tougher to blast through!) & 1 Builders Paste (Holding it together!)
Ivy>There we go! Good as new, or maybe even better!
Ruler: Hi, Azalea! I've been looking everywhere for you.
Azalea: I find it peaceful here in the Conservatory, surrounded by flowers.
Ruler: I'm glad you like it. I have a few questions about what you were saying before.
Azalea: About needing a faerie building to contain the magic?
What kind of fool doesn't know that faerie magic is too strong for a human building?
Ruler: Um, this kind? But we know now.
Do we need to build an entire building from faerie materials so that we can make more?
Azalea: That's it exactly.
Ruler: So we need to go back to the Plume Hive for materials until we have our own building?
Azalea: Well, you *could* do that? but as the Queen's handmaiden, I have access to such things.
Ruler: You would do that for us?
Azalea: You know how much I enjoy your sweets -- could we exchange one for the other?
Ivy> Since this is candy for a faerie, we can't just make it sweet.
Let's make it beautiful, too, with a little dash of magic!
3. Let's Make a Deal - give Azalea some Candy Bonbons (Make them in the Kitchen!)
Ivy> It was hard not to steal a few for myself!
Orange faerie Lila: Hey! What's this I hear about you making deals with Azalea?
Are the two of you plotting against me? You are, aren't you?
Ruler: What? No, Lila! Azalea is just helping us with a construction problem.
Lila: What kind of problem? I heard you gave her candy. Could I help, too?
Ruler: You might be able to. Do you know how to get Faerie Blocks?
Lila: I sure do! I'm way better at getting things that Azalea is!
Ruler: It doesn't need to be a competition You can both help, after all.
Do you also want candy?
Lila: Candy? Psh, I've got enough of that.
What I want is a delicate cake to eat with my tea.
Ruler: I'm sure we can work something out.
Ivy> Well, it looks like word has gotten around about Azalea helping us out,
but if it brings us more help, I guess that's a good thing!
4. In for a Penny - give Lila 5 teacakes (Make them in the Kitchen!)
Ivy> Look at those tine Teacakes! They're perfect!
Ruler: Our pile of building supplies is growing!
IVY: It sure is! Now we could build a doll mansion, or maybe even a skunkhouse!
Ruler: What in the world is a skunkhouse?
IVY: You know, a house for Pepe. He gets cold outdoors in the winter time!
Ruler: We're not building your pet skunkupines a faerie skunkhouse, Ivy.
IVY: Ok, ok. It would have been so *cute* though.
Ruler: We still need more Faerie Paste before we start building anything.
Azalea: We can help you with that.
Ruler: Azalea! And Lila, too? I didn't expect to see you two together.
Lila: Well, we're going to have to work together to get Faerie Paste...
Azalea: ...and we know what we would like in return!
Ruler: More sweets?
Lila: Not this time! We would like ornaments for our hair -- something that sparkles!
Sabina>I'm glad you came to me. Hairstyling was my life when I was young,
and I'm sure I can make hair ornaments that faeries will love!
5. Best Frienemies - give the faeries 2 Jeweled Hairpins (Make them in the Forge!)
Sabina> There you go -- just look at them sparkle!
IVY: Funny how after all that work you did to reconcile the faeries...
?what finally brought them together was the chance to get you to make things for them!
Ruler: Well, as long as it works, I'm not going to complain.
Having those two at each other's throats was turning into a real hazard around here.
IVY: I don't know... I'll miss the food fights, at least.
Ruler: Still, we don't have enough supplies for a whole building.
OT: I wonder, will Lila and Azalea continue to provide assistance?
Ruler: Funny you should ask -- they're coming this way.
Lila: Our hairpins are *so beautiful*! We're the envy of the entire Plume Hive!
Ruler: That's great! Is there anything else you need?
Azalea: Not for ourselves...
Lila: but if we had more hairpins and more sweets, we could trade them to our sisters!
Azalea: So if you have any more, we can give you more supplies in return!
Ivy> At least we've managed to teach the faeries the value of commerce!
The value of friendship can come next?
6. The Value of Commerce-Trade with the faeries (Get more building supplies!)
Ivy> I hope Queen Ivinea doesn't notice these things are missing!
Ruler: I think it's finally time, everyone!
We've got enough supplies to start work on our kingdom's first faerie building.
Lady G: That's lovely, dear, but please don't put it too near my gardens.
I fear that faerie flowers and my flowers won't quite get along.
Ruler: We'll give your flowers plenty of space, don't worry.
IVY: I'm sure the new building will turn out just great!
Ruler: What's on your mind, Old Thomas? You're staring into space.
OT: Ah, I was just considering the possibilities of a building this infused with natural magic.
In a structure so magical, all kinds of experiments are possible!
Ruler: Let's get it built, and then see what we can do!
Ivy>I know we're all excited about what we're going to be able to do in the new building
without even blowing it up, but I'm the most excited about how pretty it will be.
Let's get to work! 7. Start of Something Beautiful-Build a Faerie Workshop(Buy it from the Market!)
Ivy>It's so cute! Now let's see what we can make.
C21-6 Faerie Bridge
Ruler: Let's really put this Faerie Workshop to use!
What should we build next?
OT: I must say, I am not certain. Faerie architecture is so different from our own.
Perhaps one of the Faeries might have a suggestion.
Ruler: Good idea. I'll go ask Azalea.
*Later, at the Conservatory*
Ruler: ...so we were wondering what Faerie building to make next. Any thoughts?
Azalea: There is one thing, but preparing it is not so simple as putting together beams and blocks.
But if you were capable of undertaking a more challenging project...
...a Faerie Bridge would enable easier travel for the faeries between our kingdom and yours.
Ruler: We're always up for a challenge. How do we get started?
Azalea: Before the bridge can be built, we must spend several days preparing the ground.
Come with me to the Faerie Workshop, and I will show you what must be done.
Azalea>Many faerie structures require their foundation to be built on ground that has been infused
with our magic. First, craft this potion and spill it over your building site.
1. Building Bridges - Preparation Potion (Make it at the Faerie Workshop!)
Azalea>The first step is complete. The ground will be ready for further work tomorrow.
Ruler: Hm, that's odd.
IVY: What is?
Ruler: This is where I poured out that potion, but the ground has been disturbed.
IVY: Maybe the smell of the potion attracted wild animals who were hungry enough to eat grass!
Ruler: This site *is* on the edge of the forest. I'm used to the woods bordering the kingdom...
...but sometimes I wonder if there are more creatures out there than we realize.
IVY: Do you think we should put up a fence, or try to lure any hungry animals away?
Ruler: That's not a bad idea. If you take care of that...
...I'll sprinkle more potion on the grass and ask Azalea what we have to do next.
*at the Faerie Workshop*
Ruler: The ground has been covered in Preparation Potion, so I think we're ready for the next step.
Azalea: The next requirement is to provide a magical anchor for the foundation.
You must create four Spelled Stones and bury them under the corners of the foundation.
OT>I must record this process in my journal. The finished stones feel warm, and when I picked one up,
I got a shock from the strength of the magic. I cannot wait to document the changes these stones make
in the surrounding environment! 2. An Unexpected Disturbance - cover the damage with Preparation Potion(Just a little bit more!)
& Bury 4 Spelled Stones (make them at the Faerie Workshop)
OT>The Spelled Stones are buried, and even I can feel a change in the ground.
Lady G: Goodness me, what *are* you up to? And what is that smell?
IVY: Well, we need to keep any wandering animals away from the site of our new bridge!
We're going to wall off the site as much as we can, but I'm also putting out bait.
If the animals have food to eat, they won't have to eat the grass!
Lady G: I could transplant some of my plants. They know how to deal with hungry creatures.
IVY: If it's all the same to you, I'd rather not put the animals in danger.
Lady G: My plants aren't dangerous! They're merely... defensive.
IVY: Either way, I'm going to stick with laying out these fish and cabbages.
Lady G: Cabbages? I don't think even monsters will eat those.
IVY: We had extra, and I didn't want any animals to go hungry just because they don't eat meat!
Ivy>We can wall of this area pretty well with some stones, or maybe even hedgerows.
I thought about setting out traps, but if an animal needs food, I'd rather feed it than trap it any day.
3. Keep Off the Grass - build walls/hedges (keep the animals out) use butterfish bait (keep the animals distracted)
use cabbage for bait (in case the animals are vegetarian!)
Ivy>That'll keep the animals away! Let's come back tomorrow for the last step.
Ruler: I hate to say this, but I don't think our damage is being caused by monsters.
IVY: What? What's happened now? Do you think this site is *haunted*?
Ruler: No, I don't think we've got ghosts...
?but one of the Spelled Stones I buried yesterday is gone.
IVY: Something dug it up?
Ruler: I don't think we're dealing with someTHING anymore. I think it's someONE.
Someone who doesn't like cabbages. They took the fish, though.
IVY: Really? Well, there's no accounting for taste. What are we going to do?
Ruler: We can meet up and talk about that later. For now, I'm going to replace the Stone...
...and work on our next step. I'm meeting Azalea to learn about it.
Azalea>The final step in your preparation is to infuse the Faeriebulb Seeds with
the natural magic of your kingdom and plant them around your foundation.
Wedding your magic to the growing things of our land is a vital part of the process.
4. Another Mystery - bury another Spelled Stone (I doubt we'll see the lost one again!)
and Plant Enchanted Seeds (make them at the Faerie Workshop!)
Azalea>The ground has been prepared. Once it has set overnight, building can begin.
Thurston: My liege, I have examined the upturned earth from last night's theft.
There is no doubt in my mind: the Stone was removed by thieves, not monsters.
Ruler: The Spelled Stones do look valuable.
It's possible that bandits saw us bury them yesterday and came in the night to steal one.
IVY: I had the feeling I was being watched while I laid out food around the building site.
Ruler: Anyone watching you do that could have seen me burying the missing Stone.
Thurston: If that is the case, I will pursue the bandits into the woods and recover the Stone.
Ruler: You don't have to do that, Thurston. I already made a new one.
Thurston: Still, we must keep our kingdom's borders safe!
Thurston>Although we no longer need the stolen Spelled Stone, I feel it is a Knight's duty
to pursue thieves who threaten our kingdom. Bandits, be on your guard!
5. A Thief in the Night - Hunt the Roaming Bandits (Go on the Adventure!)
Thurston>I searched high and low, but the bandits were nowhere to be seen!
Ruler: Did you have any luck finding the bandits, Thurston? Did you get the Stone back?
Thurston: No, my liege, and indeed it is most curious--I could not find any bandits in the woods.
Ruler: What, none? Even when they're not bothering us, there's at least one band hiding out.
Thurston: I found signs of one campsite, but it was small, and the fire was cold.
The bandits seem to have moved off to a greater distance from our borders.
Ruler: Well, there must be *somebody* out there interfering with this project.
Thurston: I volunteer to keep watch over our kingdom this night.
Perhaps I will be able to apprehend our culprit.
Ruler: That's a good idea--I'll keep a lookout, too. Two pairs of eyes are better than one.
IVY: And four pairs of eyes will be better yet! Old Thomas and I will help.
Ruler: Are you sure, Old Thomas? You don't usually stay up all night.
OT: True, but I do not want to sleep while this mystery is solved without me!
Thurston>Each brave person standing watch shall be issued a Sentry Horn, for ease in communication.
From a high vantage point, I will surely be able to sound the alarm if thieves approach.
6. On Watch -make Sentry Horns(to sound the alarm!) & keep a lookout (from up in a Watchtower!)
Thurston>Stop, thief! Stop, I say!
Ruler: It's a shame we didn't catch our thief last night, but I think we're ready to build this bridge.
Thurston: I apologize, my liege. I failed you. I saw the thief, but did not manage to catch him.
Ruler: At least you chased him off before he did any damage. This building site looks just like I left it.
Azalea: I can feel the magic flowing through the earth.
This site is ready for the construction of the bridge between our kingdoms.
Ruler: You heard the faerie--let's start building!
Ivy>I'm glad we're finally ready to get this bridge built. Preparing for it has been a lot of work,
and once it's finished, we've got a mystery to solve! 7. A Bridge to Somewhere - build a faerie bridge
(buy it from the market) Ivy>So that's what a Faerie Bridge looks like? It's too bad only faeries can use it.
Ruler: Do you think our thief will come back now that the bridge is finished?
OT: Without understanding what he was after, it is impossible to know.
Ruler: Still, I think we should keep watch again tonight...
...and let's all try to stay awake. I think everyone but Thurston fell asleep last night.
IVY: Well can you blame us? It was late! And I drank a cup of hot milk.
That always puts me right to sleep.
Ruler: This time, let's drink something that will help us stay awake, instead.
Let's each set up somewhere we can see the bridge, and watch for anything suspicious.
Ivy>I've got a recipe for a potion that is guaranteed to perk you up, and the best part is,
the ingredients are all natural! Once we've all had some, we'll be ready to stay up all night and spot our intruder!
8. Strangers in the Night? -drink the Alertness Potion(make it in the Potion Shop) ,
keep watch at the Faerie Bridge (Wait! What's that over there!)
Ivy>Oh my gosh! Kaz, is that you?
26-3 Fellora Plants
* Ivy in Lady Greselda's Garden*
Lady G: Hello there, dearie. I'm surprised to find you out here in my garden.
Are you here to admire my plants?
IVY: Actually, I was coming to see you when I heard a strange crunching sound from over here.
Lady G: Oh, you just heard the end of feeding time in the garden.
IVY: Feeding time? You mean like... fertilizer? Water?
Lady G: Something like that, to be sure. But now that you're here...
...perhaps it's time you learned a thing or two about a witch's plants.
IVY: Wow! I mean, I've always had a green thumb, but these plants look pretty fierce.
Lady G: No offence, dear, but you're not close to ready for plants of this caliber.
Instead, you'll be starting on plants that have magical uses, but mundane appetites.
You can plant these Fellora seeds in normal soil, so run along! I have things to tend to.
Lady G>Fellora Plants should be grown in rich, fertile soil.
Your garden may not be sufficient, so add some Fertilizer once you have the seeds in the ground.
1. Care and Feeding -plant Fellora Plants (They don't look mean... yet!) , Add Fertilizer (As long as this is all they eat!)
Lady G>Now go elsewhere and wait for your plants to grow.
IVY: Lady Greselda! I didn't expect you to come check up on me.
Lady G: Oh, I'm not here to check on you, dear. I'm here to see your Fellora Plants.
Not every aspiring witch is ready for her own garden.
IVY: I'm ready, I'm sure of it! I've always had a way with plants, even weird ones.
Lady G: Weird? Are you calling my children *weird*!?
IVY: No, no, not *your* plants, just um... other plants.
You probably haven't heard of them.
Lady G: Very well. Show me what progress you've made with your own garden.
IVY: The Fellora Plants are really thriving! They're right over here.
Lady G: Why have you planted them so far from the rest of your garden?
IVY: I just thought they might, you know, appreciate some space of their own.
Lady G: How thoughtful. Once they have bloomed, harvest some of the blossoms...
...and bring them to me. Fellora Blossoms have many uses, you know.
Ivy>I know I told Lady Greselda that I wanted the Fellora Plants to have space,
but really I'm more worried about them eating my poor White Trillium.
Still, they seem normal enough so far. 2. Room to Grow -tend White Trillium(Console your plants!),
give Fellora Blossoms to Greselda (And ask her what they're for!)
Ivy>I got a little more than I bargained for, but all things considered, that went pretty well!
IVY: Lady Greselda! Hey, Lady Greselda!
Lady G: What? What is it? I'm quite busy, as you can see.
IVY: This won't take long. I was just wondering what a witch can do with Fellora Blossoms.
Lady G: All sorts of things, dear. Inks, potions, food and drink...
IVY: But what can *I* make with them? I've never seen them in any potion recipes before.
Lady G: Very well, if it will get you out of my perfectly coiffed hair.
Here is the recipe for the most basic potion that uses them: the Transformation Tonic.
IVY: Transformation Tonic? Does that do what I think it does?
Lady G: It helps turn things into other things. Now really, I must return to my work. Out.
Ivy>Ok, time to get to work on this potion. This recipe doesn't seem too hard,
but I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it after it's done. Transform things, I guess.
3. The Transformation Tonic - brew 2 Transformation Tonic (in the Potion Shop!)
Ivy>I think this is it--prepare to be transformed!
IVY: Hey Lady Greselda, what are you looking for behind that credenza?
Lady G: Rats!
IVY: Rats?
Lady G: No, nothing dear, never you mind. I just saw you coming and remembered...
...having dropped something back here a while ago. No point in looking for it now, though.
IVY: Well in that case can you tell me--
Lady G: Today, really isn't a good day for this. Out!
IVY: But how will I know what to do with this Transformation Tonic?
Lady G: OUT!
*outside Lady Greselda's*
Lila: Hey, did I hear you say Transformation Tonic?
Do you have some?
IVY: I sure do, but I don't know what to do with it.
Lila: I can show you, but you're going to owe me a favor!
Lila>With that Transformation Tonic, one thing you can do is transform
Glimmer Fragments into Glimmer Shards.
Once you've got that down, you can try transforming them back, too.
4. Practical Applications-make Glimmer Shards (Make them at the Faerie Workshop!)
Lila>You did it! I'll be in touch about that favor you owe me...
Note: can now transform Glimmer Shards to Glimmer Fragments too.
End of Quests
C20 Halloween Caravans 2014
Ruler: Hi, Ivy! Old Thomas said you were looking for me--what's up?
IVY: Oh, nothing much. It's just that... you know how much I love decorating for holidays?
Ruler: I think I might have noticed that, yes.
IVY: And you know how you said we could have a Halloween party this year?
Ruler: I did?
IVY: Regardless, I started making decorations, and I might have made a few too many.
Ruler: How many is 'a few'?
IVY: That's not as important as what we're going to do with them!
Ruler: Decorate the entire Glimmerwood?
IVY: No, but that's a good idea for next year! A neighboring kingdom is also planning a party...
...but they didn't get as much of a head start on the decorations as I did.
We're going to give them some party supplies, and they're going to help with our costumes!
Ivy>I've got everything here that we're going to need to throw a fantastic Halloween costume party--in fact,
I've got enough for at least two parties, which is why we're going to have to pack some of it up and send it on its way.
1. Party Planner - check out the party supplies>GO Head over to Ivy's Hut
Ivy>Let's do our neighbors a favor and organize this stuff before we send it!
IVY: Now all that's left is to provide the materials for the finishing touches!
Ruler: Parchment and paint?
IVY: With parchment, some color, and a little imagination, you can make just about anything!
Bats, pumpkins, ghosts, spiders, tigers...
Ruler: Tigers?
IVY: I had leftover black and orange. Besides, I'm sure they'll scare *someone*.
Ivy>How are tigers not scary? They can climb trees! Imagine a tiger jumping
out of a tree onto your head--scary, right? Right. Let's get this stuff loaded up.
The Decorative Caravan- RSVP's(who's coming to the party?), simple glue(for sticking up decorations),
orange dye (for making paper pumpkins!), black ink (for making paper bats!), cheap parchment(for making all the decorations).
Ivy>I think that?s everything!
IVY: If you're going to have a successful Halloween party, you have to feed your guests!
Ruler: Won't everyone be full of candy after trick or treating?
IVY: Candy is important, but you need other things, too...
...like drinks, snacks, and supplies for party games.
Ruler: Do you really think anyone is going to eat carrots on Halloween?
IVY: You never know... someone might be dressed as a rabbit!
Ivy>Just stack the carrots over there next to the milk bottles,
and we can put the apples in on top. The Refreshment Caravan- carrots(a healthy alternative!),
sugar cane(for making lots of sweets!), apples(to bob for!), strawberries(to put in the punch),
milk(to wash down all the chocolate!).
Ivy>I wonder what they're going to make with all that sugar!
Ruler: What's this stuff over here?
It looks a little... spooky.
IVY: It's not a Halloween party without some spooky stuff!
These decorations will help set the right atmosphere.
Ruler: You're not worried about terrifying your guests?
IVY: I think this is the one time of year when having fake blood on the walls *isn't* too scary!
Ivy>Haven't you ever had your hand put in a bowl of cold noodles while you were wearing a blindfold?
It feels just like brains! Or at least that's what I've heard.
The Spooky Caravan- bones(to make fake skeletons!), creep teeth(it has Creep right in the name!),
red dye(to make fake blood!), noodles(touching cold noodles is scary!)
Ivy>Whew! I'm glad that stuff is out of here. It was getting a little macabre.
IVY: Whew! I thought we were never going to get everything packed up.
It's nice having room to walk around here again!
Ruler: After seeing all of your hard work, I'm even more excited for Halloween!
IVY: Me too! I can't wait to start Trick-or-Treating. My costume is almost ready.
I wonder what everyone else will wear to the costume party...
Ruler: We'll find out soon--Halloween is right around the corner!
Ivy>I've got so many good costume ideas, but I can only wear one! You should go as a tomato? or maybe an ice cream cone. Or a cinnamon roll.
Spooky Times Ahead - Rest at Ivy's Hut (Let's talk about our costumes!)
Ivy>What do you have against food-themed costumes, anyways?
C20 Halloween EVENT 2014(part 1)
*at the Castle*
*knock knock knock*
Ruler: Wha... Who could that be at this hour? It's so early.
Ivy? Is something wrong? And what in the world are you wearing?
IVY: Trick or treat!
Ruler: Wait... what?
IVY: Nothing's wrong, it's just never too early to start trick-or-treating!
This year, it's a race to get as much candy as possible, and I'm not wasting any time!
Ruler: What do you get for having a lot of candy, besides a stomach ache?
IVY: All kinds of things, but I've got my eye on a new cauldron. I hear it stirs itself!
Ruler: Ok, count me in -- what do I need to do?
IVY: First, let's get you into a costume!
Ivy> There are a lot of ways to get candy corn -- harvesting corn, fighting monsters, cooking it in the kitchens, and trick-or treating at everyone's houses here in the kingdom, just to name a few. The best way though, is to go trick-or-treating in costume! 1. Rise and Shine Rewards -have hat, mask, tiara, try on costumes(find one that fits!) Ivy>That fangbeast mask looks great on you!
IVY: We're all set, and that mask looks fantastic! Are you ready to go?
Ruler: I can barely see through this thing, but yes. Just stop me before I walk into anything.
I never thought I would be a fangbeast for Halloween...
IVY: Well this isn't your real party costume, silly. This is just so we can get started!
Ruler: Fair enough. Where are we going?
IVY: We can go out and do some trick-or treating, and be back in time for a late lunch!
Ivy>Going trick-or-treating will get us a lot of candy corn, and we might even get some paper decorations to use elsewhere in the kingdom. That cauldron is going to be mine -- I can't wait!
2. Trick or Treat - go Trick-or-Treating (Complete the Adventure!)
Ivy>Wasn't that fun? And just look at all this candy!
IVY: So, while I've got you here, I was wondering...
...where do you want to hold the costume party? We need lots of room.
Ruler: Were you thinking of using the castle?
IVY: Yes, but I'm not sure it will have the right ambience.
We should build a Haunted Hall!
Ruler: That does sound like a good place for a Halloween party. Let's get started!
Ivy>If we build a special Haunted Hall for the party, we can make sure there's plenty of room for dancing, *and* we can make the decorations permanent! 3. A Spooky Setting - build a Haunted Hall(buy it from the market!) Ivy> I can't wait to see how spooky it is when it's done!
Ruler: The Haunted Hall looks like it's coming along well.
IVY: Yes! It'll hold all of our party guests, no problem.
It's time to start decorating, though, and I think I know what to use.
Ruler: What did you have in mind?
IVY: Some spooky parchment decorations should be just the thing.
We can put them up as we go, and then we won't have to hang them all when we're done!
Ruler: That's a good idea -- I wouldn't want to be up on a ladder, pasting bats to the rafters.
Ivy>We can get parchment bats and ghosts along with candy corn when we go trick-or-treating, and then come back here and glue them to the rafters. 4. Bats in the Rafters - upgrade Haunted Hall to lv.3 (Go on the Adventure for parts!)
Ivy>This place is looking eerier by the day!
*after collecting (2.Trick or Treat Adventure) from the Castle*
Ruler: I wasn't expecting to get so much candy corn from trick-or-treating.
IVY: Me neither! Our costumes were a big hit.
Ruler: Do you think people will come trick-or-treating in our kingdom?
IVY: Probably. It's a pretty popular activity right now.
Ruler: What if they visit while we're out, though? We should leave candy out for them.
IVY: We should put some jack o'lanterns full of candy out around our kingdom.
Then people will be able to take candy corn from it themselves!
Ivy>If you put out a jack o'lantern, you can come by every so often and take some candy corn out of it -- pretty convenient, if you ask me. Why don't you give it a try? 5. Candy Container (THIS GOAL IS OPTIONAL)
Old Thomas: Good afternoon, young ruler. Where are you headed on this fine fall day?
Ruler: To the kitchens. There's a sweet smell in the air that I don't quite recognize.
Old Thomas: Now that you mention it, I can smell it, too.
Is it syrup, perhaps? Or cider?
Ruler: There's only one way to find out!
*at the kitchen*
Old Thomas: Hello, Miss Ivy. What confection are you preparing this afternoon?
IVY: Candy corn, of course! Can you give me a hand?
Ruler: Candy corn? Didn't we get enough of that earlier?
IVY: We did, but...
Ruler: But?
IVY: I ate it.
Not all of it! Just enough that I need more to get that cauldron.
Ivy>The bag full of candy corn was just sitting there, and I couldn't resist. It's like it was calling to me! I won't eat any of what we cook, though, I promise! 6. Confection Creation - harvest corn(the main ingredient!), make Candy Corn (make it at the Kitchen!)
Ivy>Mmmm... it looks so tasty!
Ruler: Hey, Ivy. You invited us over?
IVY: You're doing it wrong! You're supposed to say 'Trick or Treat'!
*slam*
Ruler: Did she just... slam the door in our faces?
Old Thomas: That does seem to be what happened, yes.
Perhaps we should follow her instructions.
*knock knock*
IVY: Yes?
Ruler: Trick or treat?
IVY: Almost perfect! But next time, show some spirit!
*slam*
Ruler: Ok, we can give this one more try, but I'm sticking my foot in the door just in case.
Old Thomas: That does seem wise.
*knock knock*
IVY: Hello, friends!
Ruler: Trick or treat!!!
IVY: You got it! Here, have some candy corn!
Ivy>You can't just trick-or-treat all willy-nilly -- you really have to do it with focus and passion if you want to get a lot of candy! 7. Once More with Feeling - Trick-or-treat at Ivy's Hut (Everybody smile!)
Ivy>The most enthusiastic trick-or-treaters get the most candy -- keep up the good work!
*after upgrading Haunted House to Lv.3*
IVY: Dance floor, check. Bats, check. Ghosts, check.
Spooky as anything, check.
Ruler: This place looks great, Ivy! It's the perfect venue for a costume party.
IVY: Thanks! I can't help but feel like something is missing, though.
Ruler: Well, it *is* going to be pretty dark in here when the sun goes down.
IVY: Oh gosh, you're right! We need lights!
Ruler: Wasn't there a fancy chandelier available for collecting enough candy corn?
IVY: There was! Thank goodness.
Trying to dance in an unlit, crowded room is the wrong kind of scary.
Ivy>Once we've got that chandelier, this place will be all finished, and we'll be ready to host our first annual Halloween costume party! Let's see if we have enough candy corn to get it. 8. Spook-tacular -upgrade Haunted Hall to Lv.5 (Earn the third individual prize!)
Ivy>I love it! Those candles provide the perfect spooky ambience.
Halloween Event part 1 completed
c20 Halloween EVENT (part2)
Lady Griselda
IVY: Hi there, Lady Greselda! Are you coming to our party?
Lady G: Of course I am, dear. This is my favorite holiday, after all.
So many beautiful decorations to admire!
IVY: I came over to see if there was anything you needed help with for your costume.
Lady G: Hm, there *are* a few things that I could use.
If you would be so kind as to get them for me, I will provide a list.
Ivy>Well, I'm not sure what kind of costume she could possibly need all of these things for, but I'm not going to spoil the surprise by asking!1. An Unusual List
Ivy> I wonder if Lady Greselda will share the cake with me.
IVY: Lady Greselda, are you ready? I'm here to see your costume!
Lady G: Why hello, dearie!
IVY: EEEEEEEK!
When did this happen? *How* did this happen?
Lady G: Why, whatever do you mean?
IVY: Those clothes... You're a *bad witch*! You've gone evil, *again*!
Lady G: Oh this? No dear, I just thought it would be scary...
...and from the looks of things, I'd say I was right.
IVY: Whew! But wait... if this is your costume, what did you need all that stuff for?
Lady G: Those were things I thought I might find use for around my home.
I'll never turn down an offer of help, dear.
Ivy> Whew, she really had me going! In fact, I'm not sure it's smart to let the rest of the kingdom think Lady Greselda has gone bad. We need to warn them about her costume!
2. Up to Old Tricks
Ivy>I think everyone is ready for what's coming -- I guess there is such a thing as 'too scary'!
Sabina & Thurston
Ruler: Sabina, will you and Thurston be at the costume party?
Sabina: Of course we will! We will be attending as a noble and a knight.
Ruler: But won't that defeat the purpose of a costume party? You *are* a noble and a knight.
Sabina: No no, you see, *I* will be the knight, and Thurston will be a handsome prince!
Ruler: Handsome, hm? That?s a good idea. Where will you get your costumes?
Sabina: We hope that the theater may have some armor and a crown that we can borrow.
Sabina>I'm so excited about the costume party! Thurston is teaching me to talk like a real knight, but I still need more ladylike armor, and what's a prince without a crown? 1. Prince and Knight
Sabina>The armor and crown are perfect. I can't believe some of the props they have in there!
Ruler: Where are you headed, Thurston? Is that your crown?
Thurston: It is, but I have just been to visit the jewelers.
Several of the fake gems were improperly attached and have become lost.
Ruler: Do the jewlers think they can fix it?
Thurston: They have requested several items in return...
...but my crown will be ready for the celebration!
Thurston>I was uncertain about how proper it would be for a knight to impersonate royalty, but the Lady Sabina assures me that on Halloween, it is allowed.
2. Costume Jewels
Thurston>They assure me that these stones will stay securely in place!
Old Thomas & The Baron
The Baron: You, there! Old man! What are you doing?
OT: Considering my costume for the Halloween party.
There is going to be a contest, you know, and a prize as well.
The Baron: A prize, you say? As your king, I insist that you provide me with a costume!
OT: I believe I can arrange something...
...and your insistence has given me inspiration for my own costume, as well!
OT>I had not yet been inspired to craft any specific costume, but I think this idea I've just had is a good one. We need fur, but it does not have to be real.
1. A Costume Fit for a King
OT>Splendid! That should be plenty of fur for our costume.
The Baron: I am here to pick up my costume! I hope you made it fit for a king.
OT: I certainly did. Here is your costume.
The Baron: But this is only a large pair of furry legs and... is that a tail?
What joke is this?! Where is the rest of the costume?
OT: I will be wearing the head portion of the horse! I tailored the hindquarters for you.
The Baron: I refuse to appear as the hind end of a horse!
OT: It is a shame you feel that way... but perhaps a small honorarium will persuade you.
OT>The price he asks is steep, but I feel that the memories will be worth it... along with the chance to show our neighbors the Baron's best side!
2. A Costume Built for Two
OT>I can't remember the last time I had that much fun!
IVY
Ruler: Hey, Ivy. Have you decided what you want to be for Halloween yet?
IVY: I sure have! I want to be a princess.
Ruler: Have you made your dress yet?
IVY: No, I don't have the right fabric. I was thinking of using a nice, royal purple.
Ruler: Are you going to make the cloth yourself?
IVY: Our neighbors owe me a favor for all those decorations. They'll give me the cloth!
Ivy>I'm going to have a beautiful long-sleeved dress, and a princess hat with a nice wide brim and a long flowing veil. It's all going to be a pretty shade of purple -- I can't wait, so let's get that fabric!
1. Purple Princess
Ivy>That looks like plenty of fabric for my dress!
Ruler: Ivy, is that your princess costume? That purple is a little dark...
...really, it's almost black.
IVY: I know! It was supposed to look royal, but it's dark enough that it looks...
Ruler: ...Witchy?
IVY: Yes, witchy. It's certainly not what I was planning.
But I'm not skipping the party. I guess it's time to grab a broom and make the most of it!
Ivy>Let's make some brooms. I'll take the one that looks the witchiest and bring it to the party, and we can use the rest to clean up the Hall afterwards!
2. A little Witchy
Ivy>This broom looks perfect -- I wonder if it can fly!
End of Halloween Event (part2)
The Faerie Skunkhouse
Ruler: Hey, Ivy, what brings you by the castle? And whoa -- what is that *smell*?
IVY: Oh rats, I was hoping it wasn't too noticeable.
It's been so chilly at night this week, and Pepe doesn't like sleeping outside in the cold.
Ruler: Oh, don't tell me...
IVY: Well, how could I just leave him out there shivering? That would be cruel!
So I let him into the house, but he does have a certain smell about him...
Ruler: I'll say. It sounds like the first step is going to be getting the smell out of your house.
IVY: I've got a potion in mind for that, but I'm going to need some help!
Ivy>The first thing we're going to need is essence of skunkupine, so that we have a scent to neutralize with our potion. After that, some magically fragrant Fellora Blossoms would mask the skunky smell!
1. An Unfortunate Smell - use Desmelling Potion (Potion shop craft), and get Skunkupine Essence (from skunkupine)
Ivy>That potion is certainly an improvement over eau de skunkupine!
Ruler: Ivy's home smells a lot better for now, but she can't just use desmeller forever.
Thurston: As much as it pains me, she truly cares for the beast.
Ruler: You're right, Thurston. I don't think she's going to start having hem sleep outside.
Thurston: Perhaps we could provide her with an alternative.
Ruler: She did ask for a faerie skunk house one time...
Maybe if we got her a warm little home for the skunkupine, it could sleep there instead.
Thurston: Do you think that the faeries might have something suitable?
Ruler: Some of their structures are small enough, that's for sure.
Thurston>I believe I have a plan. Lady Sabina, please escort Miss Ivy to the Market so that the others can look around her garden for a place to keep the beast. I will journey to the Plume Hive to look for a suitable structure. 2. An Outdoor Abode (visit Market & Ivy's hut, adventure to Plume Hive)
Thurston>I believe I have found a perfect solution!
Ruler: Ok everyone, what did we find out?
OT: There is a good place for the structure in the garden behind Ivy's home.
Ruler: That's a good start -- we've got a place to put a skunk house. Thurston?
Thurston: The faeries have a structure that would be most suitable if it were furnished for the beast.
Ruler: Even better. Sabina, what about you?
Sabina: Ivy knows a *lot* about all of the plants at the market!
Ruler: I guess we already knew that.
Now let's go get that skunk house and give our friend a nice surprise!
Thurston>I have never understood Ivy's affection for this creature, but the fact that she cares for it is undeniable. The beast's new home should bring her much joy. 3. The Faerie Skunkhouse (buy & collect from skunkhouse) Thurston>What a touching scene!
Ruler: Ok, is everything ready?
OT: Indeed. The structure has been placed in the garden, and Ivy and Sabina are returning soon.
Ruler: Great! I'm sure she'll be surprised...
...and glad to have somewhere besides her living room for her skunkupine to sleep.
Here she comes!
IVY: Hi, everyone! What brought you by?
Ruler: SURPRISE!
IVY: Oh gosh, everybody! Is that... did you get Pepe a little house?
It's *adorable*! Thank you so much!
Ruler: You're welcome! Now your house can go back to smelling like it used to.
IVY: It sure can! All I need to do is make sure the skunk house is comfortable enough.
Ruler: Comfortable enough? What do you think it needs?
Ivy>The ground is way too hard and cold for such a gentle creature -- let's line it with something soft. We can also make toys for Pepe to chew on that smell like fish -- I bet he'll love them!
4. Animal Accomodations (Make Chew Toys at the Workshop & Wool for a pet bed)
Ivy>Let's see if we can get Pepe into his new home!
OT: Hello, Miss Ivy! We wandered by to see how your pet is adjusting to his new home.
IVY: Well, he likes to play in it, but I still can't get him to sleep through the night.
I put him to bed out here, and then wake up to him scratching at my door!
OT: Perhaps the skunkupine is having trouble falling asleep in its new surroundings.
IVY: Hey, maybe you're right! I like a snack and some warm milk before I go to sleep.
I think I'll try that with Pepe and see how it works.
Ivy>With some warm milk and a nice snack, maybe Pepe will finally be able to settle down in his new home. 5. Trouble Sleeping (give warm milk & breaded fish)
Ivy>Maybe now Pepe will be able to sleep!
Ruler: Good morning, Old Thomas! Are you headed to Ivy's too?
OT: I am. She was having trouble getting her pet to sleep in his new abode...
...so I am going to see how the creature is adjusting.
Ruler: Hey, what's that in her garden next to the skunkhouse?
Is that...
OT: I do believe it is.
Ruler: Ivy brought some cushions and a blanket outdoors, and slept next to the skunk house.
OT: They both look to be resting peacefully. Should we wake her?
Ruler: Well, it's almost noon, so this is probably as good a time as any.
Ivy>Oh, hey there! Looks like I overslept a little. I couldn't think of anything else to do to make Pepe happy sleeping outdoors, but it turns out he wasn't cold at all -- he just wanted to sleep near his mama!
6. Bringing up Baby (collect from faerie skunkhouse)
Ivy>Pepe's new home is just perfect for him!
C20 Bountiful Table
Old Thomas: Oh! You surprised me!
Ruler: Hello, Old Thomas. Sorry about that.
OT: What called you to this side of the Kingdom?
Ruler: Nothing really. I was just thinking about our Thankful Feast.
Do you think this would be a good spot for our Kingdom dinner?
OT: I do not see a cause for unpleasantly.
You appear distressed. What is on your mind?
Ruler: I'm just thinking about how we could set this up.
...
Ruler: Old Thomas! Are those strawberries hiding in you sleeves?
OT: Oh dear, it seems you caught me berry handed?
I was hoping you wouldn't ask me what I was doing on this side of the Kingdom.
OT>A nice, big table will provide plenty of room for our friends to gather 'round and give thanks for all of the good things in our kingdom this year!
1. The Bountiful Table - Build the Bountiful Table (find this in the Market!)
OT>This is a good start!
Ruler: I'm glad we found a good spot outdoors to have our feast.
Old Thomas, can you help me find a cloth for our table?
OT: You needn't even ask! Though might I make a suggestion?
It has always been a tradition to make your own cloth for the feast table.
Ruler: Oh, I didn't know that. Would we have time?
OT: Indeed! I am always at your service. We will have one before the chickens roost!
OT>How do you feel about blue? And perhaps with a pattern imprinted on the cloth? Agnes would agree that would be quite festive!
2. Traditional Stitching - Make - 3 Fresh Blue Dye (Mix it at the Potion Shop!), 3 Brand New Woven Cloth (Weave some at the Workshop!), 1 Holiday Tablecloth (Careful, this is quite delicate!).
OT>Ah, it is almost too beautiful to eat off of!
IVY: Hey, is this going to be the table for the Thankful Feast?
Ruler: You got it!
IVY: Ooh, is there anything I can do to help set up?
Anything food-related maybe?
Ruler: I don't think we're quite ready to set out food just yet.
OT: Ah, perhaps Miss Ivy could help us retrieve the candlesticks from the vaults.
IVY: I love rummaging around in the deep storage -- you always find such interesting stuff!
OT: Ah, one more thing! Oh... she's already gone.
OT>Oh dear, she took off immediately. I suppose even without directions to the box containing the candlesticks, she will find them eventually?
3. Gone In 60 Seconds - Search the Vaults for Candlesticks (It's quite dark and may take a few tries!), Upgrade the Bountiful Table to Lv.2 (We'll have a candlelit feast!)
OT>Splendid! She came back with the candlesticks!
IVY: My quest is complete! I have returned with the candlesticks!
Ruler: That was kinda dramatic, but thanks Ivy. Where do we place the candles?
OT: Oh dear... it seems the candlesticks are tarnished.
I will head off to the Market to have them polished, and return forthwith.
Ruler: That sounds good, Old Thomas. I'll get started on the rest of the place settings.
*At the cellar*
IVY: COME BACK HERE, Pigley!
Quick, stop him!
Ruler: What is going on?!
IVY: Pigley decided to go on a rampage through our cellar...
You weren't... looking for plates, were ya?
Ruler: I actually came to get our banquet set for the upcoming Thankful Feast.
IVY: Yeah... you won't find any here. Not in on piece, anyhow.
Ivy>Whew... I was afraid I was going to have to answer questions about what a pig would want with our cellars. It's not like we keep food down there... I guess we'll just have to make new place settings this year.
4. Pigley's Rampage- craft Fancy Silverware(For special occasions only!), make China Dishes(It's delicate - don't break it!)
Ivy>There's nothing wrong with new plates for a holiday party!
Ruler: So, what happened again with Pigley and the cellar?
IVY: Oh. Yeah. That.
Ruler: ...?
IVY: So... what happened was -- Old Thomas! You're back!
OT: Hello! I am back with polished candlesticks.
IVY: Ooh, that's a sparkler you got there.
You know... I learned how to make candles from my sis Belladonna.
OT: We could make our own candles. There are beehives in the trees around the kingdom.
IVY: Great idea! I'll go start looking for beeswax!
Ruler: Hey. Ivy! You still didn't tell me what happened!
Ivy>Phew, Old Thomas showed up at the right moment! There's no way I'm telling what reeeally happened. I mean, it wasn't even that bad, I just wanted him to drink this potion I made...
5. A Candle Distraction - collect Honeycomb(from trees), make Candles(in the Workshop), Let's set the table!(upgrade table to Lv.3)
Ivy>I just wanted to see what would happen, ok?!
OT: Oh dear, what do we do about the feast?
We focused all of our efforts towards table setting.
Ruler: Hmm... we could make what we had last year.
IVY: No way! Let's try something new!
OT: What do you propose we make? Perhaps we should each prepare a dish?
IVY: Ooh, in that case, I will... see you all later.
OT: Miss Ivy, wait! We need to discuss who is in charge of the savoury and dessert dishes!
OT>I am going to prepare what Agnes made when we were both in school We were quite stubbon, hohoho. We stayed at school to study since everyone went home for the holidays! It is so much easier to study without distractions! 6. One Track Mind- gather Cranberries(ask neighbors), make Honey (from honeycomb in the Kitchen), find Large Roast Chicken (feed chickens)
OT>Do bear in mind this is not even close to Agnes' work!
IVY: I collected all of these delicious berries. I'm pretty sure they aren't poisonous!
Ruler: ...Pretty sure?
IVY: Yep! I'm definitely, 100%, *probably* sure they aren't poisonous. Maybe.
I'm going to make my trademark Berry Jam! You two are going to love it!
OT: That sounds exquisite, Ivy! What kind of bread are you making to go with it?
IVY: Why would you need to eat jam with bread? I just dip my fingers in the jar!
OT: That may not be the most hygienic option for a group meal.
Why don't we make biscuits with the jam?
That's my favorite Thankful Feast treat!
Ivy>Hmm, we'll need some flour and water for the biscuits, plus the jam, and we'll need to clear some space on the table. 7. All Jammed Up- make Berry Jam(use the Kitchen), Something to eat the Jam on!(Make Biscuits and Jam), Upgrade table to Lv.4 (Looking good!)
Ivy>Wow, I've been eating jam wrong all these years!
Ruler: Ow! What did I just trip over?
There's a full-sized pumpkin in the soil! How did this grow so large?
IVY: Oh, I planted some pumpkin seeds a few months ago! Don't they look great?
Ruler: Um, they sure do, but... why didn't you clear the soil first before you planted the seeds?
IVY: I wanted it to be a surprise! Now, you can find a pumpkin whenever you harvest crops!
Ruler: Well, it *is* surprising! I guess I'll need to watch where I step now.
IVY: Once you harvest the pumpkins, I can make a pumpkin pie!
Ivy>The pumpkins are hiding somewhere in those crops! Just watch the ground while you harvest.
8. Pie In The Sky- find Pumpkins(Harvest any crop!), make Pumpkin Pie(in the Kitchen!)
Ivy>This smells amazing! Say, could I just have a slice? Or six?
OT: Gather 'round, everyone! The Feast is ready to commence!
Ruler: I think we should all say a few words of thanks first before we start!
OT: That is a great idea!
IVY: I'm thankful I'm not a tree anymore! Sunlight is great, but it doesn't taste like pumpkin pie!
OT: That's quite the sappy sentiment!
OT: I'm thankful that we have so much delicious food! I've never seen such a bountiful feast!
Ruler: I'm thankful that I have such good friends to share our food with!
OT: Hear hear!
IVY: Hmmfff hmmmff!
Ruler: Ivy, did you just cram that entire pie in your mouth?
IVY: ...Mmmbe?
Ivy>Now we just need to set the table and we can start eating! Well, most of us can, anyhow.
9. Finishing Touches - It's finally ready! (upgrade to Lv.5)
Ivy>I can't possibly move an inch after eating all that food. I'm rooted to the spot!
The End
12 Days of Christmas Part 1
The Baron: *Ba ba BAAAA*
Here is: your handsome, wise, and well-liked ruler: Baron Pfeffernot!
Ruler: (Is he making trumpet sounds with his mouth?)
Baron: Subject! I call upon you to throw the most lavish Christmas celebration in all the land!
We shall spare no expense! Tales of my opulence must be spread far and wide!
Ruler: That's wonderful! I can't wait to see what you'll provide for the feast!
Baron: You shan't be waiting long, as YOU'LL be providing all of the accoutrements for this gala!
Here is a list of everything we'll need for the festivities. I know you won't disappoint! Ta-ta!
Ruler: Let's see? lords a'leaping? Calling birds? Where am I going to find all this stuff?
I better see if Old Thomas knows where to look.
OT>What seems to be the trouble? 1. 'Tis the Season - find Old Thomas(at his house)
OT>A Christmas celebration, you say? I shall put on my formal vestments!
Ruler: I just got a bunch of unusual requests from the Baron for our Christmas celebration.
Do you know where I can start looking for these things?
OT: Oh my, this is quite the list of demands! It should make for an excellent party, though!
Ruler: The music should be good! Which reminds me: we need to find some drummers!
OT: That could prove difficult.
There are not exactly a lot of renowned drummers in the area.
Ruler: Let's hold tryouts!
We'll visit other Kingdoms and find the most rhythmically gifted villagers!
OT: Well... that's a start, but villagers won't be able to provide their own drums.
IVY: I do have some coconuts that could be beaten together...
Ruler: Where'd you get coconuts?
IVY: I found them!
Ruler: In this kingdom? Coconuts are tropical!
Anyhow, we should be able to make some drums in the Workshop.
OT>Gather hide and wood! Let us commence our percussion production!
2. Kingdom's Got Talent - find Drummers (visit other kingdoms), give Festive Drums(Workshop)
Ivy>I still think the coconuts were a good idea.
OT: Next, we need to find 11 pipers piping. Pipes are made from a special kind of wood.
Ruler: I bet Ivy would know where to find it!
Ivy, do you know where we can find wood to make pipes?
IVY: Sure! Though, I don't think you two should take up smoking. It's not a healthy habit.
Ruler: Oh, no, I meat the musical instrument.
IVY: So did I!
Ruler: ...
Well, we just want to be able to play music. Do you know where we can find the wood?
IVY: Of course! You need to find Living Wood. As a former living tree, I'm an expert.
Ivy>Look in the forest for more Living Wood! Just don't cut down any of my friends!
3. Pipe Dreams - Hand out Holiday Pipes(made in Workshop)
OT: Ah, this will sound wonderful!
OT: Let's invite nobles. The Baron wants plenty of lords and ladies to lick the royal boot.
Ruler: Not just any lords... *leaping* lords. Old Thomas, do you know any lords who leap?
OT: I'm afraid not; most lords I know are fairly stationary.
IVY: I've got an idea! We'll just invite 10 normal lords, and we'll make them leap!
Ruler: What do you mean?
IVY: Well, what else likes to leap? Grasshoppers!
Let's collect some to motivate the lords!
OT: Grasshoppers are not known for their motivational s****s.
IVY: Once, a grasshopper jumped into the back of my robes. I was hopping like mad!
Ruler: So, the plan is to find some grasshoppers and put them down Lords' shirts?
This could be pretty fun!
OT>You can usually find grasshoppers hiding in ferns! Pick out some lively ones!
4. Look Before You Leap- dig up Ferns(grasshoppers hide in ferns),
Invite Lords & Ladies to the Gala (the more the merrier!)
Ivy>Now those lords won't stop hopping 'til they drop!
Baron: If it isn't my loyal subject! How are the preparations for my celebration coming?
Ruler: Pretty well! I'm down to 'Eight Maids-a-Milking'.
I wanted to ask you about that. We already have plenty of milk in the kingdom.
Is there a reason you wanted more milkmaids?
Baron: It's about the ambiance! The prestige!
Nobles will be coming from kingdoms far and wide.
I can't look like a two-cow operation!
Ruler: Why would nobles be so concerned with the number of milkmaids you have?
Baron: Don't trouble yourself with the affairs of nobles.
Leave that to important people like myself.
Baron>Eight milkmaids should do the trick, so long as they work full-time with no breaks!
5. Dairy Developments - give Milk Pails(Magic Forge), hire Maids a'Milking
Baron>Those nobles will quake in fear once they see my impressive dairy operation!
IVY: Good news! You don't need to worry about collecting swans for the Christmas celebration!
I already took care of it! See, they're standing right over there!
Ruler: Um, over where, Ivy?
IVY: Right over... oh. Well, I can tell you where they were, if that helps!
Swans do enjoy swimming! I'd check the ponds - that's most likely where they'll be.
Ruler: Great! But I don't wand to find them just to lose them again.
We'll need to build some sort of enclosure to keep them from running off.
Ivy>Those cunning swans. They're craftier than they look. But they won't outsmart me!
6. Swans on the Lam - royal beams (for the Swan Enclosure),collect Swans a'Swimming from ponds.
Ivy>Don't worry, I've got my eye on those swans! They won't escape again!
Baron: Have you been able to acquire the six geese for the Christmas feast?
I've been looking to show off my brilliant Goose Egg Omelette recipe!
Ruler: I had no idea you cooked!
Baron: I don't! But there's a splendid recipe in the library I need you to copy down.
Ruler: So, how is it your recipe then?
Baron: Don't be impudent. I rule the kingdom, and the library is in the kingdom.
Therefore, the library and all its contents are mine!
Ruler: I don't have them yet, but Old Thomas said that they like to eat corn and wheat.
Maybe if I harvest some crops, the geese will turn up!
Baron: Excellent! You're really going places!
Specifically, you're going to the library. Chop chop!
Baron>Well? Don't you have a Goose Egg Omelette recipe to retrieve?
7. Your Goose Is Cooked - get Geese, take goose eggs to Market(will anyone buy them?),
research Goose Egg Omelettes(at the library)
Baron> Come back next week for more Christmas quests!
12 Days of Christmas Part 2
The Baron: Have gathered materials to craft the five Golden Rings yet?
The gold you use must be unblemished!
Resplendent! Awe-inspiring!
Ruler: Finding materials shouldn't be hard. But I need to know what size to make the rings.
Baron: Ah yes, of course! Be delicate. *Holds out hand*
Ruler: I assumed these rings were for our guests...
Baron: They are! Our guests would be disappointed if their host resembled a pauper.
Ruler: I'm surprised you're not having me make ten Golden Rings.
Baron: Of course not! Don't be daft. Where would I put my five Diamond Rings?
Baron>I need those rings to be ready by the feast! Each one more golden than the last.
1. Lord of the Bling- GIVE 5 Golden Rings (magic forge craft)
Baron> Ah yes. Magnificent. I've got the Midas touch - or, as they'll soon call it, the Pfeffernot touch.
Ruler: WOAH! Ivy, help me put out this fire!
IVY: No, it's fine! This is just my plan in action to attract the four calling birds!
Ruler: You're calling birds with *fire*?
IVY: Sure! I figured I didn't have a loud enough voice to call birds from very far away.
But smoke signals can be seen for miles!
Birds from all over will flock our way!
Ruler: I don't think birds can understand smoke signals.
IVY: Well, maybe they'll be curious and fly over anyway!
Ruler: Are there a lot of animals that run *toward* fire?
IVY: Hmm...
...maybe we should find some water.
Ruler: Good idea. After that, we might be able to find some info on bird calls in the Library!
Ivy>OK< but if we don't learn anything at the Library, we can use the books for more kindling.
2. Five-Alarm Bird Call- Learn a Winter Bird Call at the Library, Get 4 Calling Birds (Chop Trees until you find them)
Ivy>I'm going to hold a smoke signal seminar for the birds in the forest. Problem solved!
Old Thomas: I bring good tidings! Worry not about the French Horns; I have procured three!
Ruler: French... horns? But Old Thomas, we're supposed to get three French Hens!
OT: Oh, but... oh. Dear me.
We are not short on hens, but French hens? It will be costly to import from France.
IVY: That's no problem! Je parle Francais!
Ruler: You speak French? That's great, but I don't see how that will help us with the hens, Ivy.
IVY: It's simple! We teach the hens French, and then we won't need to import new ones!
Ruler: But how are you going to teach hens French?
IVY: Pas de probleme! I also speak Hennese!
Gather round hens - lesson one! Cluck, cl-cluck-cluck, cluck, chirp cluck, cluck?
Ruler: Um, Ivy... ?
IVY: Please, I'm teaching! It'll take a while, but I'll have these hens speaking French in no time!
Ivy>You'll want to speak French to the hens often. Repetition and immersion are key.
3. The French Connection- give French-educated hens(keep collecting from them until it clicks!)
Ivy> These hens have im-peck-ible language s****s!
Ruler: We're nearly through the Christmas list! Next, we need to find two turtle doves.
After all the things we've tracked down so far, this should be a piece of cake!
OT: Don't be so sure!
Turtle doves are very romantic birds. They'll only travel in pairs if they're deeply in love!
Ruler: How hard could it be to find two turtle doves who are soulmates?
OT: Awfully difficult, actually. Some turtle doves spend their entire lives searching for a mate.
Ruler: We don't have that long! Christmas is almost here!
OT: Do not trouble yourself. We simply need to create the right romantic conditions!
OT>Let us set the mood with flowers, and attract the birds with birdseed! They will flock to us!
4. Lovey Dovey-give winter birdseed (from corn), (Search among your flowers) provide Turtle Doves.
OT>We are quite the matchmakers! It seems birds of a feather flock together.
Ruler: Ivy and I have looked everywhere, and there are no pear trees to be found!
OT: That makes sense; I do not think pear trees can grow in our kingdom's climate.
Ruler: But we're so close to finding everything on our Christmas list!
IVY: We can at least find a partridge! If they can't find a pear tree, any fruit tree will do.
Ivy>There's bound to be a partridge around here somewhere! Maybe a whole family!
5. The Partridge Parcel - Deliver 1 Partridge (Chop & tend trees)
Ivy>We found one! Finally, our Christmas list is complete!
The Baron: Thank you, good sir! I'm pleased you're enjoying my party.
Oh, my compliments, gentle lady! Yes, yes, I've spared no expense!
Ah, my young pupil! I see you've done a satisfactory job at throwing together my soiree.
Ruler: Yes, the party seems to be going very well!
Speaking of, since our kingdom, put this party together?
...can we share in the Christmas celebration?
The Baron: Plebians at my promenade? I wouldn't think of it!
Ruler: We did all the work! We even spent all the money on the decorations!
We're prepared to fight for our right to party!
The Baron: *Sigh* I suppose you could join us at the feast...
IF you prepare it first.
I also expect you to keep quiet while your betters are speaking.
Baron>Fetch the food for the feast, and a party you shall have!
6. A Festive Feast - prepare a new Hearty Feast (the guests are hungry) and Bring everything to the Tavern (It's going to take a few trips!)
Baron>I suppose one generous act won?t **** me - but I expect you all to keep quite about it!
Receive A Pile of Gifts from The Baron.
The End - Christmas Event 2014 - The 12 Days of Christmas
A Culinary Christmas
IVY: *Fa La la la la, la la la la*
Ruler: Hey Ivy, what are you doing in the kitchen so early in the morning?
IVY: It's my favorite time of year!
I just love holiday baking, don't you?
Ruler: Not as much as I love holiday eating
You've got a ton of supplies here -- what do you have planned?
IVY: We're going to have visitors from Polaris North,
and I refuse to be under-prepared!
I've got a list of delicious treats to make,
and I'm not going to quit 'til it's done!
Ruler: Do you need any help?
IVY: Don't be silly! Spreading holiday cheer is what I live for.
Now shoo! Be merry!
Ivy>We can get hot chocolate from cottages,
and gingerbread cookies are a snap to make!
1. Get Hot Chocolate from Cottages! and
Bake Gingerbread Cookies in the Kitchen or Bakery!
Ivy>We're off to a delicious start!
Thurston: Good day, Lady Ivy.
I was guided this way by the most delightful smell.
IVY: Oh, you must have smelled the Christmas cookies I was making.
I just finished decorating them, see?
Thurston: Magnificent! What detail! What artistry! But
surely you do not plan to *eat* these?
IVY: They're cookies -- of course I'm going to eat them!
I mean, maybe not all of them. . .
Thurston: I doubt that I could destroy such a marvel. . . but
The smell is mouth-watering!
IVY: I'm glad you like the icing, but go on, eat one!
Cookies are meant to be tasted, not seen.
Ivy>These cookies are like fine art, for your mouth!
2. Give Christmas Cookies - made in the Kitchen or Bakery!
Ivy>Those cookies look too good to eat . . . Well, almost.
Old Thomas: What brings you here before sunup?
IVY: This list of treats is longer than it seemed at first,
plus I'm out of some ingredients!
Old Thomas: What are you in need of? Perhaps I could help.
IVY: Oh, could you? I'm flat out of fruit for my fruitcakes.
Old Thomas: I can certainly visit the fruit merchants for you.
Perhaps you should rest as I go?
Ivy>You'd be surprised how many oranges and lemons
it takes to make a single fruitcake!
3. When you need extra fruit fast! - Trade with the Fruit Farmers
Ask the neighbors for Cinnamon Sticks. Make Fruitcake.
Ivy>Who doesn't love a good Christmas fruitcake?
Ruler: Hi, Ivy! I just stopped by to see how the baking is going. . .
Are you ok?
IVY: Baking? What? Oh, sorry, must have dozed off
for a moment there.
Ruler: But you're standing up. . .
IVY: I know, sometimes it's just hard to focus on . . .
what was I doing?
Ruler: Um . . . I can smell apples. And some spices?
IVY: Oh, that's right! Spiced cider. I was making spiced cider.
You woke me from the most wonderful dream.
All the baking was done, forever. . .
Ruler: Are you sure you shouldn't lie down for a while?
IVY: No, no, I'll be ok. If I stop now, I'll never get done in time. . .
Ivy>The cider smells so good... like a pillow... or naptime.
4. Make Spiced Cider - in the kitchen or bakery
Ivy>This will be the perfect drink for a cold winter day!
*CRASH*
Ruler: Ivy, what's all the racket? Are you ok?
IVY: This is the WORST time of year! I've been
baking for DAYS and I'm not close to done!
How am I supposed to do all of this before the holidays?
I would need *five* kitchens!
Ruler: There's no need to take it out on the cookware
I'm sure there's a solution to your problem.
IVY: If you say so, but I've got no idea how they keep up
with this much baking in Polaris North!
Ruler: I don't know either, but maybe we should
ask them, if only for the sake of the dishes.
Ivy>I wonder if Polaris North has a magic oven that can hold 10 cakes. . .
5. Make a Holiday Feast- milk and cookies!
Travel to Polaris North for advice
Ivy> Well? Did you find out anything that might help?
Ruler: Hey Ivy, we're back, and we've got some
good news and some bad news.
IVY: Good news first, please! Did they give you some
kind of magic baking wand?
Ruler: The good news is we've got plans for a
brand-new bakery with plenty of extra oven space.
IVY: Oh gosh, that's wonderful! I might be finished
in time for the holidays after all.
What?s the bad new?
Ruler: The bad news is that you have to create the
building materials. . . by baking more.
*Thump*
Ruler: Ivy? Jeez, I think she fainted.
At least those sacks of flour broke her fall.
Old Thomas: I feel that perhaps this is a project we should
undertake on our own.
Ruler: Good idea. This is the first time in days
I've seen her look peaceful.
Let's get her a blanket and then get to work
while she gets some rest.
OT>You work on the building materials.
I'll make sure she doesn't start baking in her sleep.
6. Frosting Cement- with super glue for extra stick!
Make Powdered Stone in the workshop!
Make Ginger-bricks in the kitchen
- this gingerbread is hard as a rock!
(don't forget to get the green dye from the potion shop)
OT>These should be sufficient for the foundation.
Thankfully, Ivy's still asleep.
Ruler: We've got bricks and cement, even though
they're a little odd. What else do we need?
Old Thomas: I see here that we require peppermint sticks
to brace the roof.
Ruler: Peppermint? But we can't grow that in our
kingdom -- it's nowhere near cold enough.
Thurston: Fear not, my liege! I will travel to the
farthest north to seek this 'peppermint'.
Ruler: I appreciate your enthusiasm, but maybe
we should try just asking for some first.
Thurston>Never you worry! I shall not return
until the minted peppers are in hand!
7. We need peppermint! - travel to Polaris North
Make Candy Canes in the Kitchen
Thurston>I have returned with the peppermint sticks!
Or most of them. I had no idea they were so delicious.
IVY: *Yawn* I really needed that nap -- I just hope
I can make up for the lost time!
Wait, what is this? Is this a bakery? Is it for me?
Did you get me a bakery?
Ruler: Hey, hey, don?t forget to breathe!
Yes, it's a bakery, and yes, we built it for you.
IVY: It's *perfect*! Oh, just look at those ovens!
I can't wait to get to work!
Ruler: Slow down -- we still have to get final approval
on the construction from Polaris North.
Once they let us know the structure is sound,
we can get back to baking!
IVY: We? Are you saying you still want to help?
Ruler: Of course! With all of us working together,
we'll get through the rest of that list in no time.
Ivy>Then let's head to Polaris North! I can't wait to break in these new ovens!
8. For final approval of the Bakery - go to Polaris North
Ivy>I hope everyone's ready for more gingerbread cookies!
THE END
Kaz Returns from Blythewood
A familiar face is heading back to your Kingdom, Kaz! Find out what he learned about the Dire Boars during his journey!
Ruler: Kaz! You're back!
KAZ: You all stay away from me!
Ruler: ...What's wrong? Did you find the source of the Dire Boar attacks?
KAZ: Oh, I found the source all right...
...and it's not Blythewood. The magic is comin' from here!
Ruler: Wait, what? Kaz, I--
KAZ: Don't even start with me! I'm taking all my stuff and leavin' this crummy Kingdom!
Ruler: But, Kaz... don't leave yet!
IVY: You must be starved! At least stick around for some food before you leave again!
KAZ: Bah! I'm not even hungry!
(GRRRRUMMMMMMBLE)
...OK, find, one quick snack, then I'm hittin' the road.
Ivy>Don't you worry! Just sit tight and I'll whip up some old-fashioned swamp cooking!
1. The Prodigal Troll - visit Kaz's Abode (convince Kaz to stay!)
and give Kaz a Mercury Feast (His favorite!)
Ivy> Feeling better?
Ruler: What makes you think the magic affecting the Dire Boars is coming from the Glimmerwood?
KAZ: Glad you asked. Take a look at this.
Ruler: Is that... tree bark?
KAZ: Yup. It's a tree bark sample taken from Blythewood. I have plenty more in my pack.
Ruler: What's wrong with them?
KAZ: Nothin'. Nothin' at all.
Ruler: Ok, sooo...
KAZ: Now compare that with this. This is taken from the Glimmerwood.
Ruler: I still don't see anything wrong with it.
KAZ: See it?! Hmph, don't you *smell* it?
Ruler: I don't smell anything strange.
KAZ: Humans and your puny noses. It smells of *magic*. Each kind of magic has its own smell.
And I can tell you this smells like Glimmerwood magic. Trolls know all about this stuff.
OT: I'm afraid this is beyond me. I would consult Lady Greselda on magical matters.
Ruler: Good thinking. I'll stop by the Library and research magical identification.
Kaz>Your witch and your fancy books won't help you. This is troll science at work.
2. Magical Maladies - visit the Library (Research magical identifiers!) and
visit Greselda's Castle (We need her expertise!)
Kaz> So wha'd you find out? I bet nothin'.
Ruler: Lady Greselda, can magic really be identified by its smell?
Lady G: I wouldn't place much credence on that troll pseudo-science, but it *is* possible.
KAZ: Pseudo-science? The knowledge of the trolls has been passed down for generations!
Lady G: And what a *lovely* cornucopia of wisdom that is, I'm sure.
Ruler: How can we figure out who left this magical residue, then?
Lady G: Elementary, my dear.
It needs a comparison of affected matter when exposed to similar magical stimuli.
Ruler: ...in English?
Lady G: We need more soil to see if there's magical residue comparable to Kaz's sample!
We'll also need to compare it against residue left on the Dire Boars.
IVY: Oooooo, can I help? Let me! I'm super scientific!
Ivy>Looks like we'll need to get our hands dirty to learn the truth!
3: The Science of Magic - fight Dire Boars (We need more Tusks!) and
collect Soil Samples from Glimmerbulb Crops (Test these for Feral Magic)
Ivy>Could this magic really have been cast in the Glimmerwood?
IVY: Well, my initial hypothesis is that this soil is NOT from the Glimmerwood.
Ruler: Um, what makes you say that?
IVY: Well, it isn't made of wood, for starters. Also: no glimmering.
Ruler: OK, but we *just * gathered the soil, Ivy. It's definitely from here.
IVY: It's an untested hypothesis! This is why we experiment!
Bring the samples here; I'll begin the initial testing.
Lady Greselda, can you cast a corrupting spell on Sample A?
Lady G: Certainly, dear.
*POOF*
IVY: It's turning... murky. Does the soil look darker to you?
Ruler: What does this mean?
Lady G: I'm not sure... but I have an idea.
LadyG>Gather the rest of the samples. I'll need to test this further.
4. Scientific Progress Goes 'Poof'? at the Greenhouse> Test Soil Samples(This evidence is down to earth!)
& Boar Tusks (We worked hard to get these!)
LadyG>Hmm. If I'm right - and I usually am - this isn't good.
Lady G: We need to test this magic on a live plant sample. Several, if possible.
Ruler: Why? What's wrong, Lady Greselda?
Lady G: There is a taint of previous magical corruption on these soil samples.
And best as I can tell... that magic originated in the Glimmerwood.
Ruler: But who could have done such a thing?
Lady G: There are precious few magical casters in this kingdom who could have.
I have a theory... but I won't speculate further until I'm sure of the results.
LadyG>Let's perform the last of the tests. Then we'll know the culprit for sure.
5. Sneaking Suspicions - test Glimmer Plants (How will they react to Feral Magic?)
-examine Dire Glimmer Plants (These are weirder than usual!)
-examine Feral Magic (Confirm Lady Greselda's suspicions!)
LadyG>Just as I suspected... this is Faerie magic.
IVY: Faerie Magic? You can't be serious!
Why would the faeries send Dire Boars after us?
Lady G: I don't know. It's possible they aren't even doing it on purpose.
OT: Faeries *are* known for their flights of fancy. It could just be a spell gone wrong.
KAZ: Faeries, huh? I don't trust faeries. They never leave us trolls alone.
IVY: But they're so nice! I'm sure there's an explanation for this.
Ruler: Well, we won't find it around here.
Let's see if they know anything about this magic.
LadyG>This *is* faerie magic - of that, I'm sure.
They won't be able to shrug off this evidence.
6. Of Faeries And Men - Journey to the Plume Hive (Time to get answers!)
LadyG>Let's see what they have to say...
KAZ: Oye! You little winged rodents! Get out here!
Ruler: Kaz! Be nice. We don't even know if the faeries did anything wrong.
KAZ: Oh, yes they did. Look at 'em. All... devious and... twitchy.
Azalea-blue faerie: What IS it?
Some of us are trying to get our beauty sleep!
Ruler: We've noticed traces of Feral Magic in our forest.
We think it's attracting Dire Boars.
Lila-orange faerie: Dire Boars? In your forest?
No way, it wasn't us - we don't even eat pork.
Lady G: I'm fairly certain it WAS you. Look at these Glimmer Plants.
This is clearly faerie magic.
Azalea: Well, it does LOOK like faerie magic.
But I don't see how that could have happened.
Both faeries- (*whisperwhisperwhisper*)
Azalea: Ah. Hmm. There's a chance one of our spells may have...
... spilled over into your forest.
KAZ: HAH! What did I tell you? They sicced the Dire Boars after us!
Azalea: It's not like that! Look, let us make up for this!
Azalea>Trust us! We can set things right!
7. Confronting the Faeries - give Feral Magic to the Faeries
(From the Feral Lands and the Greenhouse!)
Azalea>Yeah, this shouldn't be a problem. We'll fix this right up!
KAZ: Look... I know you think everyone's wonderful with
sunshine and rainbows and such...
...but those faeries are up to something. You may not believe me yet, but I can tell.
Ruler: How?
KAZ: I can *smell* it on them.
Ruler: Really? Wow. I never knew Trolls had such a refined sense of smell!
KAZ: Yeah, well, we follow our noses.
Ruler: Are you heading back to the Troll Kingdom soon?
KAZ: Nah. If I don't fix the Dire Boar problem first, they'll chew my head off.
Ruler: Not... literally, right?
KAZ: Probably not. But I'd rather not test it.
This place is as good of a home as I have right now.
Ruler: Well, you're welcome to stay as long as you'd like.
Kaz>Thanks. This swamp is starting to smell like home, at least.
8. Home At Last - go to Kaz's Abode (Help Kaz get settled from his trip!)
Kaz>Let me know as soon as those faeries have fixed our problem. IF they do.
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storyline to be continued in future updates
Troll Sparring Pit
Kaz is back, but he's been too upset to settle down because he's certain that the faeries are up to something in his Kingdom. We'll need to build something to help him control his anger!
KAZ: Haaaaaa-yarrrrrggggg!
*CRASH*
Ruler: Whoa! Um... nice swing there, Kaz. But what did the bench do to you?
KAZ: Huh? Oh. Nothin'. I just wanted to hit somethin'.
Ruler: Are you upset about something?
KAZ: Those faeries are sending Dire Boars into my kingdom! Of course I'm upset.
Ruler: But we don't even know if they're to blame! And they're trying to help us!
KAZ: That's what they *say*. But I don't believe it.
They're lying. HAAA-YARRGGG!
*LARGER CRASH*
Ruler: Well, try to take out your aggression on something less... destructible.
Maybe you could practice sparring! You could even have your own pit!
KAZ: You'd build a training pit for me?
Ruler: Anything for you, Kaz! As long as you stop destroying our benches.
Kaz>So, I can still hit things as long as they're in the Sparring Pit? Deal.
1. Anger Management - draft plans at the Library & craft replacement benches(I suppose those were getting old anyway)
Kaz>Let's get to fightin' already!
Thurston: I hear you're in the market for a sparring partner, Troll.
I'll gladly educate you on the finer arts of swordplay.
KAZ: You? Ha! You're a brave, human, but foolish.
Ruler: I'm with Kaz on this one. Are you sure you're up to the challenge?
Thurston: I've trained with a man-of-arms since the tender age of 11! There is no finer swordsman!
Ruler: Did your training cover fighting opponents twice your size?
Thurston: My sword is an extension of my body, my soul. I can not be defeated, especially by this cretin!
To arms, Troll! Thrust! Parry! Parry! Swipe! Parry! Sidestep! Thrust!
KAZ: HAAAA-YAARRRRRGGGG!
*EVEN LARGER CRASH*
Ruler: Thurston! Thurston, are you OK?
Thurston: Mummy? I don't want to play with the other children, mummy they tease me...
Ruler: I, uh, don't think Thurston can spar any more today.
KAZ: Hmph. Even the benches put up more of a fight.
Kaz>I need to find something to practice against that won't break right away.
2. To The Pain -craft Troll Training Dummy(For Thurston's sake) & give it to Kaz for testing( Hopefully this lasts longer than Thurston)
Kaz>Still looks pretty flimsy. Stronger than Thurston maybe, but that's not sayin' much.
Ruler: Ready, Kaz? Take a swing at this training dummy!
KAZ: Here goes nothin'. HAAAA-YAARRRRRGGGG!
*CRASH*
Ruler: Well, that was nice while it lasted.
KAZ: I can't help it! Those faeries make me want to smash things.
Ruler: I can't keep building Training Dummies if you're just going to destroy them.
KAS: I'll have to go back to hitting benches then.
Ruler: No, wait! I can try reinforcing the dummies. Then you can hit them to your heart's content!
Kaz>That does sound fun. Alright, let's make a better dummy.
3. A Worthy Opponent - craft a reinforced training dummy(Stay strong, dummy!) and give it to Kaz for testing (Looks weak)
Kaz>This looks just as smash able as the last dummy.
Ruler: Here's the new and improved dummy! Take your best shot!
KAZ: I'll just crush this like the last one.
HAAAA-YAARRRRRGGGG!
*CRASH*
Ruler: ...
KAZ: I did warn you.
Old Thomas: If I may interject, I think I can improve this dummy.
We can make it bigger... stronger... more resilient!
Ruler: How will we do that?
OT: It all goes back to materials. If we use stronger materials, we'll get a stronger dummy!
Ruler: It's worth a try! What are we looking for?
OT>Here's a list of the materials we need. This dummy will be indestructible, I tell you.
4. Sparingly Sparring - craft an Extra-Reinforced Training dummy (Third times a charm!) then give it to Kaz for testing(I'm not impressed)
OT>My masterpiece is complete!
KAZ: Again? I'm just gonna smash this dummy, too.
OT: Don't be so sure! This new dummy is up to the challenge!
KAZ: HAAAA-YAARRRRRGGG!
*CRASH*
KAZ: Some challenge.
OT: My dummy! My perfect, damage-sustaining dummy! It is ruined!
KAZ: Can't have been that perfect then.
Ruler: Kaz is right. Nothing we're doing is working.
We'll need magic to build this dummy.
Lady G: Magical assistance is my specialty. I believe I can help you.
Ruler: You have an idea?
Lady G: If you imbue the dummy with a Hardening Spell, it should endure even this brute.
Ruler: I'm willing to try anything at this point.
LadyG> Excellent. Bring the finest materials you have here, and I'll help prepare the dummy.
5. Crash-Test Dummies - craft super-reinforced training dummy(This is no crummy dummy!) then give it to Kaz for testing(Oooh, shiny.)
LadyG>This dummy shall withstand even the fiercest blows.
*CLANG*
Ruler: Clang? Not crash? I think we did it!
Lady G: I'm not sure 'we' is the correct pronoun to use, but I'm happy for you all the same.
KAZ: Yeah... I like this dummy! *CLANG* *CLAND* It's tough!
We don't have dummies like this in the Troll Kingdom.
We just end up givin' each other lumps on the noggin.
Lady G: (That explains a good deal.)
KAZ: I should invite over some other trolls. This is a good place for fighting.
Ruler: The more the merrier! Just make sure they keep the fighting in the Pit.
Kaz>Thanks. Could we borrow some armor, too? Trolls bruise easily.
6. A Trove of Trolls- craft more super-reinforced training dummies(Built Swamp-Tough!) and craft troll armor(Be safe while sparring!)
Kaz>Pretty spiffy armor. Too bad it'll be dented in no time.
*CLANG* *CLANG*
KAZ: Thanks. I feel a lot better...
Ruler: Happy to help. So are you still angry at the faeries?
KAZ: Yup. But I'll let them try to help.
KAZ: I'm beat. Did you want a turn in the Sparring Pit?
Trolls don't get a lot of practice fightin' humans.
Ruler: I dunno... I saw what happened to Sir Thurston.
Thurston: Give it nary a thought, my liege! I will stand in your steed! I... woah. I need to sit down.
Ruler: It's OK, Thurston. You can rest. I'll spar with the Trolls!
Kaz>Be careful. Dummies don't hit back. Trolls do.
7. It Takes Trolls To Tango- Build a Troll Sparring Pit(Test your might!) and go fight in the troll sparring pit (Learn from Thurston's example!)
Kaz>You're tough for a small fry, I'll give you that!
The BIG NEWS
Sabina and Thurston seem to have something important they want to tell you, what could it be? Whatever it is, sounds like they're going to need a lot of help!
Sabina: Oh good, you are here! Come in!
Ruler: Oh, hey Sabina! You two had something to tell me?
Thurston: Well, it is rather big news.
Sabina: The BIGGEST news.
Thurston: Sabina and I--
Sabina: WE ARE BETROTHED!
Ruler: Wow, really? Congratulations! This seems so sudden!
Thurston: Balderdash! I am a knight in somewhat-shiny armor!
My destiny is to marry a princess!
Sabina: There is so much to do before the wedding, though!
Thirsty, you need to book the caterers find an officiant, plan our honeymoon...
Thurston: Oh! Um... was all of this my job?
Sabina: ...make a guest list, put the Baron's table FAR away from ours,
pick out wedding stationary...
Thurston>My liege, please pardon my presumption, but I may need
assistance with this wedding. Can you meet me at my fort?
1. Big News- promise to help 'Thirsty' (visit Thurston at home)
Thurston>We have much to do, and little time to do it!
Thurston: My liege, I beseech you! I require assistance in braving a most treacherous horde!
Ruler: Uhh... are we under attack?
Thurston: Nay, 'tis far worse... it is wedding shoppers.
Such ferocity I have yet to see matched!
Sabina: I will NOT be pleased if the market runs out of my desired bridal stationary!
Thurston: Uh, yes, my sweet fiancee! Never you fear! ...Heh heh.
(My liege, I need help! This wedding frenzy has drastically changed Sabina's temperament!)
IVY: Sound like you two need a wedding planner! I'd be happy to lend my services!
Ruler: Have you planned a wedding before?
IVY: How tough could a wedding be? After all, I coordinate my outfit every morning.
Thurston: My greatest thanks! I will happily accept any assistance offered.
IVY: A few wedding shoppers shouldn't be much to handle. Especially if they're asleep!
Ivy>Maybe if we release a sleeping spore into the store, we can shop while everyone else dozes off!
2. Shop 'Til You Drop- visit the Market Place(Keep an eye out for our stationary!); Check the Conservatory; Enchant the Piles of Seeds with Enchanters Essence.
Ivy>Great, now we just need to tiptoe around the shoppers! They snooze, they lose!
Ruler: Did you have any luck finding a wedding carriage for Thurston and Sabina?
IVY: We sure did! We got one of the last ones before they sold out!
Thurston: I am a bit concerned. The carriage needs fixing, and Sabina had very high expectations.
If she sees the carriage in an unfinished state... well, I shudder to think of the consequences.
Ruler: What do we need to do?
Thurston: Right now, the carriage looks bland. It lacks all pomp and circumstance.
It is woefully unsuitable to transport my bride-to-be.
Ruler: Well, let's see what we're working with.
Ivy>Thurston's just stressed. The carriage will be fine once we buy some decorations for it!
3. Great Expectations-place the Wedding Carriage(It'll look great! Use your imagination!)
Ivy>See? It just needs some paint, some bells, some flowers, some lace...
Sabina: Thirsty? May I have a word?
Thurston: (Oh no, 'tis Sabina! Someone hide me! Lie! Say I am out of town!)
Sabina: I just had a look at the wedding carriage...
And if you THINK I would spend the HAPPIEST DAY of my LIFE
in that DEATHTRAP--
Thurston: My princess, please! It is a work in--
Sabina: -- THEN YOU HAVE ANOTHER THING COMING.
I CAN NOT BELIEVE YOU--
IVY: (We should get out of here.)
...
Ruler: Wow, that got a little hairy.
IVY: I think the stress of the wedding has Sabina on edge.
It is pretty tough to get decorations for the carriage this time of year.
There's only one store that might have supplies,
and it's a madhouse during wedding season.
Ruler: We just need to run in there, grab what we need, and get out.
Leave no one behind.
IVY: We can't let Thurston down!
No mercy for other shoppers! Head up, elbows out... let's go!
Ivy>*YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMPLETE THIS STEP TO CONTINUE.
DURING THESE 24 HOURS WEDDING SUPPLIES ARE EASIER TO ACQUIRE.*
4. Supermarket Sweep- Bargain with the other planners(at the Royal Exchange!)
Ivy> It's crazy in there! Head count! Did we all make it out?!
IVY: *GASP* Air! I need air!
Ruler: So... many... shoppers. I can't keep going!
IVY: Did you see the chaos in the linens section?
Ruler: *shudder* Don't make me relive it. Once was bad enough.
IVY: Thurston! How's Sabina?
Thurston: She calmed down after I gave her my assurances the carriage would be fixed.
Have you had any luck procuring the carriage decorations?
Ruler: We grabbed what we could. It's not enough to fix the carriage, though.
I'm sorry, Thurston.
Thurston: This sounds like a task for a knight!
IVY: Wait, you don't know what it's like in there!
Thurston: I would rather fend off a throng of persistent patrons than disappoint Sabina again.
Thurston>Excalibam, lend me courage. Those who are about to shop... salute!
5. Carriage Conundrum - gather the wedding supplies(at the Royal Exchange)
Thurston>Success! I have acquired the decorations! ...now I need to lie down.
Thurston: Our task is at an end. The decorations have been procured at great peril.
Now let us never speak of that store again.
IVY: Sabina will be so impressed! It won't even look like the same carriage when we're done!
Ruler: How are the rest of the wedding plans coming along?
Thurston: *Sigh* It has been a trying experience.
I think I found a grey hair in my luxurious auburn locks.
IVY: I've spoken to so many wedding bards recently,
I think I'm starting to think in sing-song.
Thurston: I could not have made it this far without either of your help. I am in your debt!
Ivy>Be very careful with attaching the decorations. We can't afford to make another trip to the shop.
6. A Job Well Done - upgrade Wedding Carriage to Level 1( Make the finishing touches!)
Ivy>Done! But... does it seem like it's missing something?
Sabina: Oh, Thurston, it is perfect! Oh, 'tis the carriage of my dreams!
IVY: Now we just need a banner on the back that says 'Just Married'!
Thurston: Shall we take it for a test run, my bride?
Sabina: Is it bad luck to ride in your wedding carriage before--oh, I can not wait that long!
...
Sabina: We do not seem to be going anywhere...
Ivy>I'll go see what the problem is up front.
7. No Horsepower-see the newlywed's carriage(what seems to be the problem?)
Ivy>Say, Thurston... did we remember to get horses for the carriage?
IVY: How could we forget horses for the carriage?
Sabina: HORSES?!?
Thurston: (Oh no...)
Sabina: A princess can not be driven by common HORSES!
Can you imagine the spectacle?
Thurston: Of course, dearest, what would you like instead?
Sabina: A princess of my stature can not be pulled by less than the finest Alicorns.
Thurston: Alicorns? But, those are extremely rare, Sabina,
I am not sure we---
Sabina: Our LOVE is rare, Thirsty! Are you saying our wedding does not deserve the BEST?!
Thurston: If an Alicorn is what my sugarplum wants, that is what she will get!
Thurston to Ruler: (Say, would you happen to have some spare Alicorns I could borrow?)
Ivy>Sheesh, and I thought I was picky! HINT: Collect Alicorn Supplies from the Wedding Carriage!
8. Horsin' Around - use Alicorn Shoe Polish (Their shoes must be sparkling!)
Alicorn Horn Polish (I want to see my reflection in that horn!)
Alicorn Mane Brush (Brush your Alicorn hourly!)
Dress your Alicorn (Prepare it for the special day!)
Ivy>This should be everything!
Ruler: I can't believe we managed to get everything done for the wedding in time.
IVY: You're telling me! Coordinating a wedding is tough work.
Ruler: You did a great job! You have a knack for it!
IVY: Thanks, but after we make this cake, I think I'll retire as a wedding planner.
At least this part is relaxing! You know how much I love to bake!
Ruler: Ivy!
IVY: Alright, alright. No surprise Skunkupine cake.
Ivy>You mix the frosting; I'll prepare the cake ingredients!
9. Cake 'N' Bake- make Cake Frosting(Mmmm... rich!) & Wedding Cake(Be careful with the layers!)
Ivy>Done, and just in time for the ceremony! Phew!
Old Thomas: Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of our very dear friends.
Thurston, do you promise to love and honor Princess Sabina until death do you part?
Thurston: Verily! I mean, I do!
Old Thomas: Sabina, do you promise to love and honor Sir Thurston until death do you part?
Sabina: I do!
Old Thomas: By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may now kiss the bride.
IVY: I promised myself I wouldn't cry!
Old Thomas>Now let us proceed to the wedding carriage, where our couple will ride to the reception!
10. The Big Moment - go watch the couple leave (Gather around the carriage!)
Old Thomas>Now let's go eat cake and celebrate the newlyweds!
IVY: What a beautiful ceremony!
Old Thomas: Yes, it was all I could do to keep my composure on the altar.
Sabina: Thank you all for being here! And for all the help you put in for this wedding!
Ruler: Think nothing of it! I hope everything was perfect!
Sabina: Oh, it has been a magical day. I apologize I was so flustered leading up to the ceremony.
But now that I am married, I see I already had the most important component all along...
...great friends and a loving husband!
Ruler: Awww, you two are too cute.
IVY: Well let's not let this cake go to waste, people! Eat up!
Ivy>I made plenty of cake to go around!
11. The Reception- Eat the Wedding Cake
(Let Sabina and Thurston cut the first slice!)
Ivy>I'm so full... and it's so worth it.
The End
The Romantic Gazebo
Do you know about the tradition of building a gazebo in your Kingdom for Valentine's Day? If not, don't worry! Old Thomas will tell you the story behind it.
Ruler: Hey, Ivy! Uh...
What are you doing?
IVY: I thought I left those curtains right here...
I can't find them anywhere!
Ruler: Curtains? Is too much sunlight bad for your potions?
IVY: Oh no, silly! It's almost Valentine's Day. I'm trying to find supplies to build the gazebo!
Ruler: Why're you building a gazebo for Valentine's Day?
IVY: Oh, you don't know the tradition?
We should go ask Old Thomas to tell you the story, he tells it best!
Ivy>I can't wait for Old Thomas to tell you the story! It's one of my favorites.
Quick, let's go find him!
1. A Touching Tradition - talk to Thomas (find him to hear the story)
Ivy>There he is!
Ruler: Hey, Old Thomas.
OT: Why hello there, young ruler. What brings you here today?
IVY: Old Thomas, the ruler is unaware of our Valentine's Day traditions!
Could you help me tell the story of Princess Samorn and her brave prince?
OT: Certainly, I'd be more than happy to share the story.
IVY: Oh goodie! You're gonna love this!
OT: Many years ago, there was a charming young fellow by the name of Prince Amatus--
IVY: And he was DEEPLY in love with Princess Samorn!
OT: That is correct, Ivy.
The prince was very much in love with a beautiful princess.
So in love, that he built her a gazebo atop the highest hill in the kingdom.
It was there that he asked for her hand in marriage.
Ivy> I'm surprised you haven't heard this tale before, young ruler.
I will tell you more, but first let's get started on building our own gazebo.
2. A Grand Gazebo Gift - build the romantic gazebo(pick a romantic spot)
Ivy>Well done!
IVY: Alright, we've got the foundation of the gazebo ready!
OT: Perfect. Now where was I?
IVY: The princess was about to say yes to the prince's marriage proposal!
OT: Careful not to ruin the suspense for our young ruler, Ivy.
Ruler: So she did say yes?
OT: Indeed. His proposal was one of the most romantic gestures known in our kingdom.
They were married in that very gazebo on Valentine's Day.
Ever since, people in the kingdom have built Romantic Gazebo's as a tribute to true love!
Ruler: That's actually pretty sweet.
IVY: Yes! And if we have one, people can come from all over the kingdom to get married here!
OT>If we build our very own Romantic Gazebo,
we will have a lovely place for couples to be wed in the kingdom.
3. A Prince's Proposal - upgrade to lv.2 (let's build the foundation)
OT>The foundation is complete!
Ruler: Phew... building this gazebo sure is hard work.
IVY: Oh, but isn't it fun?!
The Baron: Why, hello there. What is this side project, you seem to be entertaining yourself with?
Ruler: We're building a Romantic Gazebo for Valentine's Day!
It'll be a great addition to the kingdom, don't you think?
The Baron: A lovely addition indeed. This is the perfect place for a man of my stature to be wed.
Ruler: Umm...what?
(The Baron...get married?!)
The Baron: You will complete it as soon as possible.
Who knows when I will grace a maiden with my hand in marriage.
Ivy>The Baron wants us to build the Romantic Gazebo so he can eventually get married here.
Who would every marry someone as rude as the Baron?
4. Matrimony Madness- craft romantic beams & blocks(in the workshop)
Ivy>These beams are heavy!
The Baron: The gazebo is coming along splendidly!
I shall let you both concentrate while I attend to my other MORE important affairs.
Remember -- you can never work too hard.
Ruler: Finally, I thought he'd never leave.
"Put this here, put this there, my future bride would never accept such craftsmanship..."
IVY: I never took the Baron for the romantic type.
Ruler: I think he's more in love with himself than anything.
IVY: Aww, don't let his peskiness deter you from the true spirit of Valentine's Day!
He just needs a little love like everyone else.
Ruler: And some manners.
IVY: I think it would be sweet if people came from around the kingdom to get married here.
Even if it *is* the Baron.
Ivy>The Baron's suggestions are a little overbearing, but it IS the season of love.
It wouldn't hurt us to humor him a tiny bit.
5. A Baron Love Life - upgrade to lv.3 (lets work on the roof)
Ivy>The flowers look so pretty!
The Baron: You know, I was thinking...
Ruler: Uh oh.
The Baron: While I do appreciate the fresh air in this wonderful, countryside location?
Ruler: Huh? This isn't the countryside?
The Baron: I cannot help but think that my wedding will be thought of as rather common.
Perhaps you could find something sweet to fill the air with?
We wouldn't want my perfect day ruined, now would we?
Ruler: You're not even getting married!
The Baron: Yet! It would be a disservice to this kingdom if I never wed and had children.
...
Ruler: I'll see what I can find.
The Baron: Remember, you are doing your kingdom a favor.
Ruler: Yeah -- a favor.
The Baron>Chop chop! Those flowers won't pick themselves, friend.
Be sure to find the sweetest ones as well.
6. Love, Actually - harvest crops to find Vanilla Flowers.
The Baron>These smell amazing!
OT: I see you've decorated the gazebo with Vanilla Flowers, young ruler.
Ruler: Well, the Baron *demanded* we decorate it with something that smelled nice.
OT: I wonder if the Baron is familiar with the tale of Prince Amatus.
Prince Amatus adorned his own gazebo with the sweet smelling Vanilla Flower.
Ruler: He did?
OT: Indeed. His princess often wore them in her hair.
She would always give him one before he left for battle.
IVY: Isn't that the SWEETEST?!
Ruler: Aww...
Perhaps the Baron asked for those intentionally.
That is kind of sweet.
Ivy>Could the Baron be so thoughtful? Even though he IS a little rough around the edges,
it seems as though he is capable of loving someone other than himself.
7. A Sweet Story - upgrade to lv.4 (lets finish up the roof)
Ivy>This is coming along nicely!
The Baron: What is that awful fabric? I demand you remove it from my gazebo at once!
IVY: YOUR gazebo?!
The Baron: I wouldn't use those rags to clean the floor of a potion shop!
Much less adorn the very place I shall someday take my powerful brides hand in marriage.
IVY: You don't even have a girlfriend, let alone a bride!
Ruler: What's going on? Why are you two arguing?
The Baron: Ivy plans to hang THESE curtains on MY gazebo! Can you believe it?
IVY: There's nothing wrong with these! They're cute.
The Baron: Cute? My marriage shall not be thought of as "cute".
OT: Young ruler, if I may interrupt...
Venture to the Queen's Room, you will find a pair of curtains that will suit the Baron's needs.
Ruler: I'm not sure meeting his needs is possible.
OT: These are no ordinary curtains. They're blessed by the Queen.
Anyone wed in their shade will be blessed with love and luck.
Ruler: Hmm...that does sound like something he could settle for.
OT>Anything from the Queen's Room should please the Baron.
Plus, he could use all the love and luck he can get.
8. Baronzilla- adventure into The Queens Room (retrieve something from her room),
find a set of curtains (they must be blessed)
OT>Ah, you found them.
The Baron: The curtains from the Queens Room are quite fitting my friend.
Yet, there's still something lacking.
Ruler: What is it now?
The Baron: How will the people of the kingdom know those who are wed here are of royal stature?
Ruler: Oh, I don't know -- it's made from Romantic Beams, blessed curtains, and Vanilla flowers...
The Baron: I've got it!
It will highlight the most important parts of a wedding!
Ruler: The vows? Love? Holy matrimony?
The Baron: The grand entry and exit of those being married.
You shall roll out a royal red carpet!
A powerful statement for powerful people being wed!
Ruler: Oh brother...
The Baron>If I am to grace the kingdoms subjects with my very own wedding,
I must have the most memorable of entries!
9. A Walk to Remember - upgrade the gazebo to lv.5 (add the final touches)
The Baron>The red carpet looks wonderful!
Ruler: That was a lot of work!
IVY: It's so lovely! It turned out perfectly!
Ruler: What do you think Baron?
The Baron: Hmm...
Ruler: You do like it, don't you?
The Baron: It IS quiet lovely, but... I'm not sure it's really *for* me.
Ruler: ...
The Baron: Perhaps you could rent it out to couples looking to get married.
Those that pay their taxes in a timely manner first, of course.
Ruler: Huh?! That's what we were doing in the first place!
Ivy>The Baron may not use this for his future wedding,
but everyone else in the kingdom is sure to love it!
10. Truly, Madly... Taxes? - Tour the Romantic Gazebo(Perfect for any wedding!)
Ivy>How romantic!
The End
Preparing For the Next Event
There's a big event happening next week in your Kingdom!
The Baron: Hello, friend! Walk with me a moment.
Ruler: Friend? You never call me that unless you want something.
Baron: Nonsense! Though now that you mention it, there is a small calamity in the kitchen.
Ruler: Is there a fire?
Baron: No, but I cannot locate any kitchen servants. We have urgent need of custard!
Ruler: I can't think of any time where I've needed custard urgently...
Baron: I have just received word that dignitaries from a faraway kingdom will soon visit our realm!
I will not have them arrive with nary a dessert to snack on!
Ruler: *Sigh* So we'll just drop everything we're doing to help you? Again?
Baron: That is your duty to the rightful King. You must act in the best interest of the kingdom!
Baron>I want your best efforts on this assignment! That custard had better pass muster.
1. Taken Into Custardy - 'Get egg-cellent eggs!. milk-'Carry the dairy!. Sugar-'Sweeten the deal'.
Baron>I wouldn't feed this to my hound! Make another! I'll keep this batch.
Baron: I was just taking my morning constitutional, and I noticed--
Ruler: Wait. YOU go on a walk every morning?
Baron: Of course! Granted, I often delegate the task to an underling, but I am walking in spirit.
Anyhow, I noticed when walking though, the gardens how woefully shabby they are.
Ruler: Shabby?!? I don't think so!
Baron: Indeed they are. What is with all these walls and fortifications? How very dreary.
What will the foreign dignitaries think when they see such sad surroundings?
Ruler: The castle needs walls and fortifications. That's the whole point of a castle.
Baron: That does not mean our decor cannot be festive! Opulent! Avant garde!
We must be the envy of the realm! I will not embarrass myself in front of these diplomats!
Baron>This kingdom needs a fresh coat of paint. And you are just the one to paint it.
Come now, show me that passion when you paint!
2. Ghastly Castle - super glue(Craft in the Potion Shop!)
orange dye-'Orange you glad we're not using Yellow Dye?)
purple dye-(Ah, purple, the color of regality!) red dye(Paint the realm red!)
Baron>Are you quite done yet? I tire of watching the paint dry.
Baron: Sigh... Must I be the only one in this kingdom with an excellent work ethic?
Ruler: You can't *possibly* believe that's true.
Baron: What else am I to believe when I see the effects of your effort?
Ruler: We've done everything you asked! Everything on the grounds has a fresh coat of paint!
Baron: Oh, I suppose. Bit it still lacks a certain...flair.
Our foreign guests arrive soon, and this is the help I get? 'Tis so lonely atop Mt. Olympus!
Clearly *I* must be the one to plan for the dignitaries' arrival.
We will have much more work to do once they arrive... particularly you.
Baron>Here, take these. I will be back with bigger, grander plans from the royal gardeners.
3. Man With A Plan - Accept Baron's gift (Nothing is ever free with the Baron!)
Baron>I will return with plans to make this the finest castle imaginable!
The Flower Frenzy Event!
Summary: With the coming of spring, the Baron needs your help constructing a Garden fit for nobles!
Collect Tulips and get special prizes only available this spring!
The Baron: Bwahahaha! My master plans are nearly complete!
IVY: The Baron sounds like he's up to something sinister. I don't like it.
Ruler: Should we see what he's up to?
Baron: Oh, I have got quite a surprise cooked up for our foreign friends...
IVY: You won't get away with this!
...Err, what are you planning?
Baron: My Castle Garden! I have been working with the Royal Gardeners all week on this!
Nobles from distant lands are coming to see our beautiful castle grounds!
Ruler: How soon will they arrive? We haven't even started on these plans yet.
Baron: Oh, soon. Very soon. I suggest you begin posthaste!
Baron>Here are the plans I have painstakingly crafted. Do not dilly-dally, now!
1. The Best-Grown Plans - place Castle Garden (find this in the market)
Baron> You seem like you have this under control.
Ruler: I need to discuss these 'plans' with you...
Baron: Yes, yes! Excellent, are they not? A stroke of brilliance, if I say so myself. And I do!
Ruler: Well, let me read you some of these 'instructions' ...
400 tons of Gilded Grass, 60 tons of Manticore fertilizer infused with powdered Alicorn horn...
Baron: Yes? I fail to see the problem.
Ruler: Half of these items are ridiculously expensive.
And I'm pretty sure the other half don't exist.
Baron: Listen, I am *very* busy preparing for these foreign diplomats.
I can not be there to hold your hand over every little detail.
Just follow my plans!
Ruler: But--
Baron: Ta-at! I am confident you will not fail me. Or at least you had better not.
Ivy>Is anything on that list salvageable? I guess we better get done what we can.
2. Garden: Impossible - build Castle Garden(Gather the manitcore fertilizer!)
Ivy>Well, at least the Garden looks a bit better!
IVY: These garden plans of the Baron's are completely ridiculous.
I'm starting to think he doesn't even *have* royal gardeners. I've never met one.
Ruler: What do we do about the Castle Garden, then?
We can't just leave it like this.
IVY: I think it's a good start! We just need to ditch the Baron's plans and make some of our own!
Ruler: But won't the Baron get mad?
IVY: Maybe... but he won't want to make a scene in front of his noble friends!
Ruler: True. So what should we get first?
IVY: Well, I've always dreamed of having a garden lined with beautiful spring flowers.
Ruler: Then let's put our green thumbs to work!
Ivy> We can buy seeds from the Conservatory! Ooo, I'll get Tulips, and Lilies, and Chrysanthemums...
TIP: Tulips drop from Conservatories!
3. Petal to the Metal - visit the Conservatory(Tulips come from here)
Ivy>I can't wait to start planting!
Old Thomas: The Baron sent me to observe his garden's construction. How is it coming along?
Ruler: Great! Except we're not using his plans anymore.
OT: Yes, that is probably for the best.
He is requesting that you add the Fountain of Youth as a centerpiece to the grounds.
Ruler: The Fountain of Youth? Isn't that just a myth?
OT: Indeed, and so I tried to tell him. He is in a stubborn mood--more so than usual.
Ruler: I *do* like the idea of having a fountain, though...
OT: Me too! I guess the Baron had half of a good idea.
Ivy>Let's just build the fountain we want and tell the Baron it's the Fountain of Youth.
He'll never know the difference.
4. Fantasy Fountains - upgrade Castle Garden to Level 4( Fix up the fountain!)
Ivy>Looking at this garden makes me feel... youthful.
Baron: *Achoo!* Ah, I see the Garden is coming along!
You don't seem to have included everything I asked for. *Achoo!*
Ruler: It's still a work in progress.
Baron: *Achoo!* The nobles have already arrived!
I can not stall them from walking around the grounds much longer.
Ruler: We could cook them a meal first; that will give us time.
Baron>Fine then. Prepare some snacks for myself and my foreign friends.
TIP: Tulips drop from Crops!
5. Stalling for Thyme - give corn(teach them the ways of maize)
wheat(no pain, no gain) tomato(or is it to-mah-to?) sugar cane(what a sweet gift!)
Baron>All of this food should distract our guest long enough to finish the fountain!
IVY: Why... won't... this... work?
Ruler: What's wrong, Ivy?
IVY: It's the fountain! I can't figure out the plumbing.
How do we keep the water flowing?
Ruler: Err, I'm not exactly a plumbing expert.
IVY: Well, then I'll have to try my hands at a more magical solution!
Ruler: I don't know if I like where this is going...
IVY: Don't worry! I'm almost positive this spell won't destroy the Garden.
Ivy>A simple 'limber liquid' spell should be able to keep the fountain flowing.
I just need a few ingredients. TIP: Tulips come from Monsters!
6. Agua-kazaam! - gift fur(We need this fur sure) rat tails(Don't fail, bring me tails)
creep tooth(You can't handle the tooth)
Ivy>Great! This is everything I need.
Baron: The nobles are on their way over, and you still have not finished? *Achoo!*
Argh! Why do I keep-- *Achoo!* ...sneezing?
Ruler: Perhaps you need to drink form the Fountain of Youth!
Baron: Is this it? *Achoo!* Ah, yes... I can feel the youthfulness radiating from it.
*Drinks*
I feel better already!
*Achoo!* Hmm, perhaps it needs some time to kick in.
Ruler: You go back to your guests. We'll, uh, put the finishing touches on the fountain.
Baron: Yes, yes, a fine plan. Now get to work!
Baron>The foreign nobles have been clambering to see the garden. Hurry up!
7. The Faux Fountain - upgrade Castle Garden to Level 8 (Almost there! Upgrade the Garden!)
Baron> Finally! I will take our guests on a tour of the grounds now. Keep out of sight.
Baron: *Achoo!* This fountain of yours has made me feel no younger!
Ruler: That's odd. All of us feel great!
Baron: I must be allergic to all of these flowers! *Achoo!*
This would not have happened if you had followed my plans!
IVY: This is the best we could do on short notice.
And I think it looks great!
Ruler: Did the foreign diplomats enjoy the garden?
Baron: Hmph. They did. Those foreigners clearly
come from uncultured, barbaric lands.
They have requested to see the ones who designed this garden.
I have not a clue why.
Ruler: Really? Wow! Let's go, Ivy!
IVY: Are you coming along?
Baron: No, I can not spend another minute around
These-- *Achoo!* flowers.
Ruler: Well, we don?' want to leave our guests thirsty.
Can you bring out some tea?
Baron: Have you gone daft? I Baron Pfeffernot,
fetching tea?
Ruler: It'd be rude not to serve our guests. And they've
Already requested our audience.
Baron: Grrr... find. But speak not a word of this to anyone.
Baron>I suppose I'll gather the milk, like some servant.
You put milk in tea correct?
8. Tea Time- use milk(I've been reduced to a milkmaid!) use sugar(Two spoonfuls, is it?)
Baron>Here is the tea. I must rest my royal sinuses. Blasted gardens...
Mythic Mushrooms
*KABOOM*
Ruler: Ivy! Are you OK?
IVY: Let's see... yup! All fingers and toes accounted for.
Ruler: What happened?
IVY: I was experimenting with my recipes again...
We don't have enough mushrooms to go around,
so I tried swapping ingredients.
I didn't realize it'd have such explosive consequences!
Ruler: Well, I'm glad you're alright. You shouldn't be
mixing such dangerous recipes!
IVY: I know. I wouldn't have tried if I had more mushrooms!
Ruler: So if you had easier access to mushrooms,
You'd stop blowing up your house?
IVY: Definitely! I don't like changing my curtains
every time this happens either.
Ivy>If you buy some spores from the Market,
we could grow some Mythic Mushrooms!
1. Room for Mushrooms - Place some Mythic Mushrooms
(find this in the Market- They're oversized, big and pretty colourful.
I wonder what Ivy could make with these?)
Ivy: Perfect! Hello mushrooms,
goodbye mushroom cloud explosions!
Choose Your Steed
Thurston: My liege, I beseech you; you must choose a steed!
Ruler: A steed?
Thurston: Yes! A trusty horse to ride into battle! A noble beast to brave the jousting lists!
In the Knight's Code, it says if your liege does not have a steed, you must give up your own!
As much as it pains me, I entrust the reins of Ser Clopsalot to you. Take good care of him...
Ruler: I can't take your horse, Thurston! But if it means so much to you, I'll be sure to get one.
Thurston: Excellent! But you must not limit yourself to just any horse.
Ruler: Why? I don't need anything fancy. A horse is a horse.
Thurston: Of course, of course. But a ruler's steed must be of the finest breed.
A good deal of training goes into owning such an animal.
You must prove yourself worth of such a magnificent creature!
Thurston>Gather these three seals of merit. This will prove you are ready for a ruler's steed!
1. Need for Steed> Seal of Temperance, Seal of Chivalry, Seal of Bravery.
Thurston: If your are to have a mighty steed, your stables must be stocked with the finest cornmeal.
I assume you already have ample supply. How much do we currently have in our silos?
Ruler: Hmm. I think... none?
Thurston: None? My liege, that will not do at all!
To even purchase a champion steed, you must have 6 months of provisions in storage!
Ruler: 6 months? Wow, I didn't know the requirements would be so corny.
Thurston: Aye, they are the corniest. We must fill our fields with corn right away!
Thurston>Be sure to harvest some strawberries as well. Strawberries keep a horse's coat shiny and sleek.
G1pt1. A Corny Quest- give Corn (this is the real cornmeal deal), Strawberries (for nutrients and flavor!),
Carrots (for bright eyes); Store Quality Horse Feed(from corn, strawberries, carrots)
Thurston>This is enough food to feed a horse for ages!
Thurston: To earn your Chivalry Seal, you must be willing to help the citizens of your Kingdom.
Ruler: Well, I definitely like helping people. But what does this have to do with owning a horse?
Thurston: A horse - especially one of this caliber - is a large responsibility.
With a horse, an evil-doer could trample crops, run down villagers, or even soil a homestead!
Ruler: Blech! OK, I see your point.
Thurston: But if you prove to be chivalrous, the honor of owning a steed will be yours!
Ruler: Alright! But how do I prove myself?
Thurston: You need Letters of Recommendations from your subjects bolstering your benevolence.
Ruler: Then let's go win hearts and minds, one villager at a time!
Thurston> Splendid! Once we impress the villagers, you will be riding your steed in no time!
G1.pt.2 Resume Building- Care for your Kingdom, Lend your neighbors a hand,
As for Letter of Recommendations (These will look good on your application)
Thurston>The whole kingdom is singing your praises, my liege!
Thurston: Champion Steeds are bred specifically for their proficiency in battle.
If you'd like to own such a warhorse, your mettle must be put to the test.
Ruler: I don't know much about metal. Maybe Old Thomas can teach me about alchemy...
Nay, my liege, your mettle! Your resilience in the face of adversity!
Ruler: Oh, right. Well I'm no stranger to battling monsters.
Thurston: Tis true, but the requirements for the Seal of Bravery are somewhat more demanding.
Your perseverance is tested through a gauntlet of fifty beastly battles.
Your riding s**** is tested in the Jousting Arena.
And your luck is determined by the amount of Lucky Monster Paws you can find.
Ruler: ...why can't I just *buy* a horse, again?
Thurston>I know you can persever, my liege! Just beat these monsters back, and the horse is yours.
G1.pt.3 They Did The Monster Mash - visit the Jousting Arena (best the lists)
Battle 50 Beasts (Skunkupines, Fangbeast and Dire Boars) Give Lucy Monster Paws(Only from Beast Monsters)
Thurston>You have done it! I knew you had it in you.
Thurston>Congratulations! Need for Steed. Success! Now you only need to pick your steed! (Receive Horse Deed)
Ruler: I got a horse deed! So does this mean I can pick any horse I want?
Thurston: In-deed, my liege! Though I'd recommend you choose between a Destrier and a Rouncey.
Both are noble stallions, and will serve you well in battles and tournaments.
The Destrier is a dark horse that will strike fear into the hearts of your enemies...
Ruler: *How* many enemies do you think I have?
Thurston: ...while the Rouncy is a beautiful beast and will win you great renown!
Truly, you can make no wrong selection. They are both fine steeds indeed.
Thurston>Alas, but only one horse can be yours! Trade in your Horse Deed wisely!
2. Stallion Selection - visit the best Stables(tour the level 5 facilities),
Trade your Horse Deed for Destrier (waiting at the Magic Forge) or Trade your Horse Deed for Rouncey (Waiting at the Workshop)
Thurston>This is a lively animal! I have never seen a horse with such spirit!
Thurston: You have selected a fine animal, my liege! I believe Ser Clopsalot might be jealous!
Ruler: It's magnificent! I can't wait until it gets big enough to ride in tournaments!
Thurston: The horse will require significant training before it is ready for tournaments, I fear.
But I would be honoured if you would allow me to train you and your horse!
Ruler: I'd love to learn whatever you can teach!
Thurston>Let the training begin! As with all things in life, I have found food to be an exceptional motivator.
3. Equine Education - Obedience Training (use carrots to do this), Trick Training (sugar is motivating),
Pet Baby Horse (visit your horse), Raise Baby Horse (watch baby become an adult)
Thurston>With your steed, you shall dominate the tournament lists!
The End
A Boar-ing Problem
The Baron: I hear you have something of a Dire Boar dilemma on your hands!
Ruler: We do. I'm surprised you heard about that, considering you never leave the castle.
Baron: Nonsense! I care deeply about the concerns of my constituents!
Now then, how are you combating this issue?
You need to show leadership!
Ruler: We already asked the Faeries about it. It sounds like something they did caused the attacks.
Baron: On my, that sounds dreadful!
Ruler: It's OK--they said they're working on something to fix the issue now.
Baron: Fix the--?! *Ahem* I see. I should go... check on their progress then. Take me to them!
Ruler: *Sigh* As you wish. They mostly hang out by the Plume Hive nowadays.
Baron: The Plume Hive? My allergies would go haywire!
Mix me up something for my allergies. THEN we'll visit the faeries.
Baron>My nose is rather sensitive these days. Mix something strong--I don't want to sneeze in these vestments.
1. A Boar-ing Problem - brew Super Strength Allergy Suppressant(No more runny noses from roses!),
pack some oranges(You need more Vitamin C!), drink the allergy potion(Don't be a baby, bottoms up, Baron!)
Baron>My sinuses haven't felt this clear in ages!
(At the Plume Hive...)
blue faerie Azalea: You're back already? It'll take time to fix the Dire Boar problem, you know.
The Baron: *Ah-heh-he-hem!*
orange faerie Lila: Oh! Uh, we didn't know you were coming, Baron Pfeffernot.
Baron: Indeed. I would *love* to hear about how you're fixing the boar problem.
Azalea: Ah. Hmm. Yes... well...
Queen Ivinea: I would be happy to address your concerns. But I have a small favor to ask the rest of you.
Ruler: What is it?
Queen Ivinea: It seems the Goddess Tree has fallen into further disrepair.
Before we address the boar problem, it is imperative that the Goddess Tree be fixed.
Baron: Yes, you lot can see to that. I will stay here with Queen Ivinea. We have much to discuss.
Lila>I can help you out. I know just what the Goddess Tree needs to get fixed.
2. A Tree In Tatters - craft Faerie Fertilizer(Great for faerie trees!),
craft Sparkle Spackle*What a sensational sealant!)
Lila> Great! This should patch the Goddess Tree right up.
Ruler: Hmm, the Goddess Tree doesn't look too bad. I wonder what's wrong with it.
Lila: Queen Ivinea knows best. Sealing the cracks of the Goddess Tree will protect it from foul magic.
IVY: But even with the Sparkle Spackle and the fertilizer, the tree doesn't seem different at all.
Ruler: Well, we did as we were asked. Let's go back and see Queen Ivinea.
Lila: No! I mean, the tree still needs one more trinket to ward of evil spirits.
IVY: What? Why didn't you mention this before?
Lila: Sorry, I only just now remembered.
Ruler: (Do you get the feeling Lila isn't being super honest with us?)
Lila>It was a mistake, honest! We just need an Amber Trinket for its healing properties.
That's it! I'll show you how to make it.
3. Amber Augmentations - find Amber (Adventure To Glimmer Beach!),
Craft Amber Trinket(Combine the two at the Greenhouse!),
Lay Amber Trinket by the Goddess(Upgrade the Goddess Tree!)
Lila>This is all we need! Let's head back to the Plume Hive.
Lila: My queen we have fixed the Goddess Tree as you have commanded!
Queen Ivinea: Thank you, Lila. The Baron and I have concluded our business as well.
Ruler: Wait, where is he?
Queen Ivinea: He had to return to the castle. He said he had urgent business.
IVY: I'm surprised he left without an escort. He can barely hold a sword!
Queen Ivinea: Now that the Goddess Tree is fully repaired, we can solve this boar problem once and for all.
We shall uphold our end of the bargain. Fret no longer about these pestilent boars.
Ruler: Thanks, Queen Ivinea!
(Later...)
Sir Thurston the Knight: My liege! Oh, thank goodness you have returned!
Ruler: Is there something wrong?
Thurston: It's the boars, my liege. They have--
IVY: Oh, don't worry! We just talked to Queen Ivinea.
She said our boar problems are over!
Thurston: Heh heh, well, about that...
Thurston>The dire boars have returned, and in far greater numbers. How do we hold them off?
4. A Boarrage - Hide out in the Royal Chateau(Out-jog the hogs!)
Thurston>There's too many of them! What will we do?
Ruler: I thought Queen Ivinea said our boar problems were over! What happened?!
Thurston: I-- *pant* I am not sure, but we have no time to discuss it now.
IVY: There's no end to them! This is overbearing!
Old Thomas: Over-boar-ing, even!
Thurston: Not-- *pan* now.
Ruler: Old Thomas, why are the boars so aggressive?
What's bringing them here?
Old Thomas: I wish I knew, but I will make haste to the library to try and learn the cause.
Ruler: Good idea. I'll help you out.
Thurston: Not now, my liege! I can not fend off all of them alone!
Thurson>Lend me your sword for a little longer! I can not boar, err, bare this further!
5. Porcine Problems - fight of Dire Boars(They're all over the Kingdom!),
Research with Old Thomas('I will look in my copy of Dastardly Dire Boars')
Thurston>I believe you have bought us some time. Do you have a plan?
KAZ: Hmph. I can still smell the boars out there.
They'll attack again before nightfall.
See? I told ya. You can't trust faeries.
IVY: He's not wrong. Ivinea said our boar problems were over. Now they're worse than ever!
Ruler: Well, we sure can't ask them for help again.
How many times have they led us astray?
IVY: Led us... that's it! I think I know how to fix our problem!
Ruler: You have a plan?
IVY: Yup! We just need to lure the boars away from our kingdom!
Ruler: But how can we do that?
IVY: It's simple! We just need a seductive lady boar!
...
Thurston: Where are we going to find a 'seductive lady boar'?
IVY: We won't. We'll have to make one!
Thurston: Lady Ivy, I beg your pardon, but that is the most ridiculous plan I have ever heard.
IVY: Do you have a better one?
...
Ruler: OK. I guess this is the best plan we've got.
Ivy>I'll make bacon wrapped Skunku-Pies as bait.
You all collect the materials we need for our Boar Beauty!
6. Hamme Fatale - get some Skunku-Pies(get these from Ivy's Hut),
make Boar Bait(cook this in the Kitchen), craft "Boarina" (in the Greenhouse).
Ivy>What a pretty pig! This plan is too genius to fail!
Ruler: OK, we've got our bait and our 'boar'. It's your plan, Ivy.
What next?
IVY: It's easy! We just get the boars' attention with Boarina, then high-tail it out of here!
Ruler: Where do we go?
IVY: As far away from here as we can.
Just run from kingdom to kingdom. Don't stay in any place too long!
The further we go, the farther away the boars will be from our home!
Thurston: But we can not leave our kingdom unguarded!
Ruler: You'll have to stay here and protect the Glimmerwood while we're gone, Thurston.
Thurston: But... what if the boars come back?
IVY: They won't! Trust me, this plan is perfect!
Thurston: So, I should be safe so long as these boars follow this pine piglet of yours?
IVY: That's right!
Thurston: I am doomed...
Ivy>Oh, don't be so dramatic! We'll be back before you know it... and the boars won't.
7. Hog Wild - Visit other Kingdoms(not neighbors) &
Spread the Boar Bait(Visit and collect from your neighbors buildings)
Ivy>It's working! The boars are following us!
Thurston: My liege! You have returned, and unharmed no less!
Ruler: Yeah, and it's all thanks to Ivy's plan!
Thurston: I am pleased to see you are safe, but I still refuse to believe that plan worked.
IVY: You're welcome for saving you, Sir Sassypants.
KAZ: Hmph. Let's not pat each other on the back just yet.
The boars are gone, but they'll come back. The Glimmerwood is still tainted with faerie magic.
Ruler: That's true. Old Thomas, did you learn anything in the library that might help?
Old Thomas: I have an idea. Boars hate being clean and smelling nice, you see.
IVY: So, what, you want to give them all a bubble bath?
Old Thomas: Not exactly. But we *can* build a moat around our castle.
They'll never risk losing their foul stench. It's the source of the Dire Boars' power!
IVY: I love it! And since Thurston didn't like my plan, he can dig the moat!
Thurston: But, I am ever so tired...
Ivy>Come on, put your back into it!
That moat needs to be dug before the boars' get back!
8. A Moat Most Foul - purchase any Moat Tile (10 are in inventory, but we need one more)
Ivy>Great work, Thurston! You better rinse off, too. You're starting to smell like a Dire Boar.
end of quest
Emergency!!!
Royal Proclamation!
Something's worrying the Baron!
It looks like a guest will
be visiting, but who
could possible put the
Baron in such a panic?
The Baron: Disaster! Disaster!
Everything is an outright catastrophe!!!
Ruler: Baron? What are you--
Baron: YOU there! Farmer! Must your ENTIRE
existence smell of a pig sty?!
And YOU, peasant! Either mend your clothes or
make your presence unknown!
Ruler: Baron!!! Why are you here? You're scaring--
Baron: Bah, you again? I do not have the time to deal
with uncultured and misguided brats.
There is a crisis to be averted!!! You, merchant!
That rickety stall is a disgrace to the market!
IVY: Sheesh! What's got HIS pants in a knot?
Ruler: I don't know, but whatever it is, it has to stop.
He's disrupting the whole kingdom!
IVY: I guess we'd better find a way to calm him down, huh?
Besides, I wanna know what could possibly get the Baron *this* upset!
Ivy>I doubt we'd be able to get him to take a Calming Elixir. How about
Some nice, warm comfort food? That always does the trick for me!
1. Emergency!!! -prepare a Hearty Feast (tasty and warm), spice with some Rat Tails(just for fun! He's too distracted to notice...) Apologize to the citizens (visit cottages and farmhouses)
Ivy>Doesn't that smell delicious? Let's go find the Baron and settle him down.
Then maybe he'll tell us what's going on!
Baron: There you are! These roads are filthy!
Does nobody clean them?
Ruler: Um, okay, sure. While I find someone to was my dirt roads...
How about a feast? All your... ruling... must work up quite the appetite?
Baron: At last, someone with a real sense of respect
and proper conduct! Give me that stew!!!
IVY: (Jeez. This had better work!)
Baron: Hmph. The taste isn't nearly as refined as back
at the palace, but I suppose it's palatable.
IVY: (What?! That good for nothing--)
Ruler: Great! Glad you like it. So, you mind telling us
why you're here? Did something happen?
Baron: No, but something almost certainly *will*!
Mother's birthday is next week, and she
absolutely *insists* on visiting the countryside.
Ruler: So what does that have to do with us?
We're *not* the--
Baron: I *tried* to tell her we should celebrate back
in the palace, but she will not have it!
This is *no* place for a LADY, much less TRUE royalty!
No one understands *proper* servitude!
And besides, where in the world would she stay?
The whole place is an absolute eyesore!
Ruler: Are you sure she wouldn't be *more*
disappointed in how her son turned out?
Baron: Insolent ingrate! For that, I am holding you
responsible for all preparations!
Get your lands in pristine condition for Mother,
or it will be the dungeons for you lot!
Ruler: Right. Whatever you say, Baron...
Ivy>The Baron's *mother* is coming to town? This can't be good!
I can only imagine what sort of person would raise a child as awful as
the Baron! At least we can reasonably guess her tastes?
2. Royal Preparations - provide fresh Wool to the Inns(She'll want the softest sheets!), restock the kitchen's Truffles (The Baron *loves* these. Did he get it from her?),
give jewels (She is "true" royalty, after all...)
Ivy>That should just about do it! But maybe we should prepare
something of our *own* ... ?
Ruler: Ivy. Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
IVY: The Baron's a useless lump that can't even tidy up for his own mother?
Ruler: ...Well, yes, but aside from that.
The Baron isn't like this around *anyone*.
He's the acting king, after all!
So, for his mother to get him *this* worked up...
IVY: Ohh, I get it! If we play this right...
Ruler: ...Maybe we can *finally* get ourselves a leg up on the Baron!
Let's make his mother's stay a pleasant one,
and get her on *our* side!
IVY: Hooray! We'll finally have the upper hand against the Baron!
...Wait, this means no Skunku-pie during her stay, doesn't it?
Ruler: Sorry. (Not sorry.)
Ivy>It's alright. If it's for the benefit of the kingdom (and a jab at the Baron!) then I'll resist my favorite foods. We'd better spread the word so everyone knows what's up!
3. A Plot Of Our Own - alert neighboring Kingdoms(Everyone be on their best behavior!) , share the Plan with Old Thomas(Any scrolls on pampering mothers?) , rid Ivy's Hut of Skunku-pies(Don't tell us how!)
Ivy>Alright, everyone's ready! Now all that's left to do is wait for her arrival...
Lady Pfefferknot's Visit
Whether good or bad, I know she'll always love me. If nothing else, I hope she at least has a good stay. Nothing can go wrong! Everyone's ready for the grand event, right?
IVY: Look! It's the Baron's royal entourage!
Old Thomas: It must be the Baron and his mother. Places, everyone!
*the Baron's carriage pulls to a stop*
Ruler: Why, hello there, Baron! Welcome!
Baron: You are welcoming me? An odd yet pleasant change...
Have you at last come to accept my rule?
Ruler: What ever do you mean, Baron Pfefferknot?
We have always welcomed you!
Baron: Bah! What plans are you hatching? Every time I grace this rotten land--
Lady Pfefferknot: Now, now, Garland. Play nice with the peasants.
You can start by introducing me!
Baron: Oh! Y-Yes, of course, Mother! *AH-HEM!*
People of this land!
You all have the HONOR of meeting my beloved, beautiful mother...
... Lady Beatrice Pfefferknot!
IVY: Ooo! A pleasure to meet you, my lady!
OT: Yes! We are humbled by your presence, Lady Pfefferknot!
Lady P: Hmph! Indeed. We shall see if your hospitality is up to par.
Ruler: We'll do our best, Lady Pfefferknot!
If you need anything, anything at all...
...please, do let me know!
Baron: ...
Baron>You all are up to something--I can tell!
I suppose it matters little, so long as my mother's stay is pleasant.
But be warned... I have my eye on you!!!
1. Welcome, Lady Pfefferknot! ( Place & build the Vineyard Estate)
Baron>*This* is where you plan to have my mother and I stay? PITIFUL.
Baron: Bah! You are going to have to do a *lot* better than that
if you wish to impress Mother!
Ruler: Oh, don't worry--we're just getting the vineyard started.
It'll be a beautiful estate once we're done!
Baron: You all seem unusually eager to work. What are you playing at?
Ruler: Only to make your mother's stay here as comfortable as possible!
Lady P: Garland? Are you bothering the peasants again?
Baron: Wha-? No! I am merely looking after your well-being!
Lady P: Well-being, indeed! Where is my brunch?
You *always* serve me my birthday brunch!
Baron: I... I did intend to, really! I just...
Ruler: If I may, Lady Pfefferknot, our chefs work night
and day to prepare the finest feasts.
Why don't you just relax right here, and I'll bring one right to you?
Lady P: Ah, excellent.
Yes, you get right on that while I have a word with my son.
Baron: B-But... Mother, I--I
Lady P: *Enough,* Garland. Let the country folk be about their business.
Ruler: (Urk... This is *not* the country!)
Lady P>Hmm... You are still here? Be on your way--I am absolutely famished!
Surely I can stomach whatever food your people can wrestle together.
2. Fine Countryside Dining - prepare a hearty feast(Made with the finest ingredients, I expect?)
upgrade the vineyard estate(What *are* you all shambling together?)
Lady P>My, that is a lot of food! It may take some time for me to... finish... it all.
IVY: Sooo... How are liking your stay here, Lady Pfefferknot?
Lady P: Hmm... Oh, I suppose it is nice enough.
Who exactly are you?
IVY: The name's Ivy! I take care of--
Lady P: My.
IVY: ...Sorry, what?
Lady P: The proper way to say it is, '*My* name is Ivy.'
Do you not know how to speak properly?
IVY: Waddya mean? It's never been a problem before...
Lady P: Good gracious, child, you are embarrassing this whole land!
Either learn proper etiquette or return to your peasant life and stop bothering me.
IVY: (Ugh! Rude!)
Ivy>The Baron's mother is just as stuck-up as he is! Still, I guess it couldn't hurt to study up a little bit.
I have to do my part to make sure she really, really likes us!
3. My Fair Ivy - Study Old Thomas? etiquette scrolls ('I have plenty! Scrolls K30 through K57...)
Rehearse('When in doubt, pinky out!') Practice on some farmers('Can I--er, I mean, *may( I have a grape?')
Ivy>Acting proper is tough work! Here's hoping it's enough to impress Lady Pfefferknot!
Baron: Hmm... No too flimsy... What about... ? Bah, the color is dreadful!
Ruler: What are you doing in our market place?
Not that I mind. I just didn't think you had much interest
in our 'country folk' goods.
Baron: Indeed. Dreadful, is it not? That I, Baron Pfefferknot,
must resort to such lowly means!
Ruler: How unfortunate.
Anyway, you look like you're having trouble finding something.
Baron: Loather as I am to admit it, I am searching for my mother's birthday gift.
Ruler: You forgot to buy her a gift? This doesn't happen often, I hope?
Baron: Of course not! But with all the planning for this trip...
Ruler: Well, either way, would you like help finding a gift? I'm sure we can--
Baron: Absolutely not!!! I am perfectly capable
of finding a gift for my mother on my own!
Ruler: Alright, if you say so...
Baron>What you *can* do is tell your merchants to replenish their goods!
And do you honestly believe that estate is good enough yet?
Hurry up with those renovations!
4. Last -Minute Shopping - visit the Market(Warn them that the Baron is coming!)
Upgrade estate(Time for some visual improvements!)
Baron>If I do not find a suitable birthday gift for my mother,
I will hold you directly responsible for failing to provide me with quality options!
Baron: A-ha! What a brilliant idea!
Ruler: Hmm... Did you come up with a present for your mom?
Baron: Yes, and I do believe it is the *perfect* gift.
Ruler: ..Why do I get the feeling I won't like this?
Baron: You and your servants are suitable enough
laborers, but you just do not have any *taste*.
Ruler: Excuse me? Wait, don't tell me. Are you going to--
Baron: To honor my mother--and spare her your *appalling* sense of style...
...I shall be overseeing all of the Vineyard Estate's decorative furnishings!
Ruler: You'll be 'overseeing' them, huh?
In other words, taking credit for all our hard work!
Baron: Bah! As if any of you could satisfy her royal needs on your own.
Now, then--chop chop! You all have a LOT of
work left to do on my gift for my mother!
Ivy>It's just like the Baron to pull this kind of stunt! We don't really
have much of a choice but to do as he says... But, that doesn't
mean we can't give his mother a gift of our own!
5. The Perfect Gift - Brainstorm (Meet in secret behind the Farmhouses!)
Upgrade the estate ('Guess we have to use the Baron's designs, no...
Ivy>I think I know just the thing to give Lady Pfefferknot!
==*==
Old Thomas>I should have known Lady Pfefferknot was talking about service,
not actual intelligence! She is a bothersome sort, but I suppose I should speak with the people...
6. Street Smarts - Spread the Word('To the Marketplace and Farmhouses!')
Upgrade estate('Maybe improving her quarters will help?')
Old Thomas>The citizens have been alerted! Let's hope they can last the rest of Lady Pfefferknot's stay...
==*==
Old Thomas: Sweet Tabernum, what a delicious drink!
IVY: Ooo, is that grape juice? Let me try some!
Ruler: Grape juice? Where did you guys get grape juice?
OT: Right here at the Vineyard Estate!
The workers here are collecting grapes and
pressing them into this marvellous drink!
Ruler: Hmm... Can I give it a try?
...
Wow, this *is* good!
IVY: Wait, that's it! Something this tasty would make
a great present, don't you think?
Ruler: Good idea, Ivy! Let's help the estate gather more grapes to press.
Then, we'll bottle the drink and present it to Lady Pfefferknot as a birthday gift!
OT: A wonderful idea, young ruler! Let's gather as many grapes as we can!
Perhaps then, they will have a bit of drink to spare, for the rest of us?
Ivy>Everyone, search far and wide for lots and lots of grapes! We gotta hurry and
prepare Lady Pfefferknot's gift before the Baron catches wind of our idea!
7. I Got Grapes - collect grapes(Check around the Vineyard Estate)
Harvest strawberries(Strawberries have a chance to drop grapes)
Capture Grape-Stealing Bandits (Don't let them get away with our grapes!)[/I]
Ivy>This should be enough to get them started! Keep your eyes peeled for more, though!
Baron: So? How are my designs coming along?
Ruler: Right. 'Your' designs. They're going just fine.
Baron: Now, now, there is no reason to be sour. We are *all* trying to impress my mother, are we not?
Ruler: Sure, but *some* of us are going about it with honesty and integrity.
Baron: I am being honest as well, you know!
I *honestly* cannot believe how wretched this estate looks!
Ruler: That's not quite what I meant.
Baron: Either way, you still have a lot of improvements to get done on that estate!
My mother's gift must be absolutely *flawless*!
Baron>For starters, your materials could use an upgrade.
And how is the estate going to function without the finest foods to serve?
Stock their stores immediately!
8. Preparing to Serve Royalty - Tend the pigs (Provide the richest of Truffles)
and the cows(Serve nothing less than the finest Prime Cuts)
Craft royal blocks (This 'fancy' masonry is pitiful) & beams(*These* are your best logs? Disgraceful)
Baron>This is a meager improvement, I suppose. Keep at it! My mother deserves the absolute best!
Baron: Attention! Attention, everyone! Everyone, cast your gazes upon the real majesty beside me!
Lady P: Oh, Garland. You embarrass me! But, please, do go on.
Baron: This royal masterpieces is the purpose behind my visit to your paltry land.
Today, it is her birthday, and as such you have the honor of hosting her celebration!
We begin with the presentation of the gifts!
Come forth, all of you, and offer your tributes!
Lady P: I realize you peasants may not have spare coin in your possession.
In this case, I will also accept jewels, fine silk, and rich truffles.
Baron>Well? What are you waiting for? You *did* get a gift for my mother, did you not?
And let us not forget the customary birthday feast!
9. Mother's Birthday Bonanza - Present Lady Pfefferknot's Gift(Here's hoping she likes it!)
Serve hearty feasts(We'll need a lot of food for the celebration!)
Lady P>Oh? What a peculiar drink... Ah, a delicious gift! Thank you, dear subjects.
Lady P: Hello.
Ruler: Oh, Lady Pfefferknot! Are you comfortable in the estate?
Lady P: It has been a suitable arrangement thus far.
Ruler: That's good to hear!
But, I'm guessing you're here because there's something I can do for you?
Lady P: How perceptive of you. Yes, there is. Garland concerns me, you see.
Ruler: What about him... specifically... ?
Lady P: He spends so much time worrying over
this meager province! I fear it affects his rule.
Ruler: Well, we definitely wouldn't was *that*, now would we.
Lady P: ...pardon?
Ruler: Nevermind. Anyway... It's true that we see him around here a lot.
Trust me, though, when I tell you we've tried
to... dissuade... his worrying.
Lady P: Bah, I doubt there is anything that could shake this absurd obsession of his.
Just continue humouring him. I suppose that might help.
Ruler: (So it's not just us, then--the Baron really *is* preoccupied with us...)
(But, why? What did *we* ever do to him... ?)
Lady P>I know not what it is he is so worried about when it comes to this place,
but it burdens him. Do what you can to impose less upon his mind.
10. A Mother's Concern -Pay a Royal Tribute(He's always fussing about these.)
Fight off Bandits(Distract him with our shiny knights!)
upgrade estate(Finishing his plans should help. Somewhat.)
Lady P>It is absolutely ridiculous how close an eye he keeps on you lot. Oh well.
Lady P: Garland, dear, come and try this!
Baron: Hmm? ...Oh, that is... actually rather tasty. Who gave this to you?
Lady P: Why, your loyal subjects, of course. The ones you keep puttering on about?
Baron: ...My loyal... wait, you mean... ?
IVY: Hiya, Baron!
OT: It was Ivy's idea, and it was a splendid one!
Ruler: I'll say. Happy Birthday, Lady Pfefferknot!
Lady P: Oh. You country folk are too kind.
Ruler: (Don't... get... mad... !)
Baron: Mother! *These* people? Surely you jest?
Lady P: What? The drink is delicious, is it not? You agreed just a moment ago!
Baron: I... Urgh... Yes, but...
Bah! No matter!
It is time for the grand finale! The greatest gifts of all gifts!
Mother, I present you with...
...the renovated, *vastly* improved Vineyard Estate!
Lady P: Oh, my! Garland, how exquisite! Thank you, my son.
I must say you have done a wonderful job improving this establishment.
IVY: Aww, but that was *our* hard work! And most of the Baron's ideas stunk!
Ruler: It's okay, let him have this one.
After all, it looks like we accomplished our goals.
OT: Yes! I think we all did an excellent job pleasing Lady Pfefferknot.
IVY: I guess you're right. Great work, everyone!
Let's hope she doesn't come back soon. I miss my skunku-pies!
Ruler: Alright, Ivy. Since the Baron and his mother are leaving, you're safe to enjoy a skunku-pie.
IVY: Hooray!!!
Lady P>Thank you for making my stay a pleasant one. I must say, I was quite impressed!
The estate shall remain here, for future visits. How does that sound?
11. Time To Celebrate! -upgrade estate( )
Enjoy Skunku-pie with Ivy(It's not... *so* bad? if you plug your nose first... )
Lady P>Farewell, subjects! Remember to keep sending your royal tributes!
The End
Ivy's Bakery
IVY: Ooo, look! A letter from my sister! I wonder how she's doing?
...
Dear Lil Sis,
It's been a while! How've you been? Things have been good on my end.
I've met others who share my art, and we've be*** to collaborate.
I'm so excited to have fellow minds to share and discover with!
I've told them so much about you, especially your famous Skunku-pie recipe.
I may have blabbed a bit TOO much, in fact--
They all want to try it!
Could you send over a batch, if you get the chance?
Send a lot, if you can--they're quite the hungry bunch!
All the best,
Bella
[at Ivy's Hut]
IVY: Okay, next is the flour!
...Or, wait, did I already add the flour to this one?
Oh, no, where did I put the rat tails?!
Ruler: Ivy? Are you alright in here?
IVY: Huh? Oh! Hey there! Uh, yeah, everything's--
Ruler: Wait, is something burning?!
IVY: Uhhh... OH! Oh no, I'm burning the Skunku-pies!
*Ivy rushes off to the oven*
Ruler: Skunku-pies... ?
IVY: [soot covered] *cough cough* Whew! Just... a *little* charred... !
Ruler: Ivy, what is going on? Why are you making so many Skunku-pies?
IVY: They're for my sister! She put in a big order, and needs them quick!
Ruler: I can't believe I?m about to suggest this..
Why don't we build you a bakery to help your Skunku-pie production?
IVY: That would be fantastic! Then I'll be sure to fulfill Belladonna's order on time!
Ruler: Alright, I'll look into it and see what I can do.
Ivy>It's so hectic around here, trying to keep track of all these pies by myself.
A bakery will help us deliver tons of delicious pies!
1. Ivy's Bake-a-Thon - place Ivy's Bakery(Find this in the Market)
Ivy>Let the pie-ing begin!!!
Ivy>Wow! Belladonna's friends want to try *my* pies?
It's like I'm famous! I hope I don't disappoint them!
2. The Infamy Of Skunku-Pies
(Time to head to the Royal Exchange & Send Belladonna 6 Skunku-Pies.
Ivy>All sent off. I hope they like my recipe!
Fickle Faeries
Summary:
Patience is a virtue I just don't have. Right now, we need action! I don't see the point in waiting around, doing nothing.
Someone needs to do something, before everything gets out of hand.
Only weaklings and cowards stand by idly while their people and lands are being terrorized!
Never again will I trust a Faerie! Every single time, it's turned out bad.
Return with me to the Plume Hive, and let's show them we are not to be trifled with!!!
==*==
Ruler: So, now that we've protected ourselves from the dire boars...
What do we do about the Faeries? We know they're behind the attacks.
Kaz: Those scheming little sprites need to be taught a lesson!
Sabina: Kaz, no! We cannot just barge in and attack them!
Kaz: And why not? We've already tried using words-- it's time to use clubs!
Sabina: After all the effort we spent building good relations with the faeries?
There must be a reason they are being secretive.
Maybe they are being threatened, like in the tales?
Kaz: They *are* -- by ME!
Ruler: Kaz, wait!!!
Thurston: My Liege, 'tis nigh impossible to sway a bull-headed troll!
Ruler: We have to try. We can't risk him starting a war with the faeries!
Sabina>You all should take something with you, just in case Kaz has already upset the faeries.
I suggest fresh flower petals and some sweet treats!
1. Fickle Faeries - pack Purple petals(in case we need a peace offering),
some Candy Bonbons(sweets always put Faeries in a better mood),
Follow Kaz to the Plume Hive(stop him, before he makes matters worse)
Sabina>Everything's packed and ready to go. Good luck!
Kaz: Faeries! Stop hiding, ya treacherous runts!
Ruler: Kaz, *stop*. You're right--the faeries have proven themselves untrustworthy.
And Sabina's right, too. We can't risk making enemies of the faeries.
Especially not while we're *also* dealing with the Baron's antics!
Thurston: Aye! Now lay down your arms, troll--willingly, or by force!
Kaz: Foolish humans. Your little knight proves my point!
Thurston: 'Little'?! Take that back!!!
Ruler: Cut it out, Thurston! We're trying to *calm* the situation, remember?
Thurston: B-But, My Liege! You said it yourself--he courts war with the faeries!
Ruler: And *you* court war with the trolls. So, stop.
Thurston: As you wish, My Liege. I apologize for allowing myself to become so heated.
Kaz: It doesn't matter, anyway. The mischievous brats aren't here.
Ruler: Alright, Kaz. We'll help you find them... so we can *talk*. No fighting!
Kaz: ...
Kaz>I'm tired of playing soft with these troublemakers.
We'll do things your way one last time--then, I'm handling it MY way.
2b. Keep Calm And Search On - search the magic garden(are they enjoying the flowers),
check the faerie respite(maybe they're taking a nap), investigate ivy's house(just in case...)
Kaz>There! Behind that stump!!!
Ivy: We're not going with them, Lady Greselda?
Lady Greselda: We have more worthwhile endeavors than to mother an unruly troll
We've been presented with a perfect opportunity to continue your lessons.
Ivy: Really? What are you gonna teach me now?
Lady Greselda: Research and discovery plays a very important role in magic.
You're going to help me continue our studies of the Glimmerwood's magic.
That way, should our friends' efforts with the faeries prove futile...
Ivy: Maybe we'll be able to find a different trail to follow!
Lady Greselda: Precisely.
Ivy: Let's get started! The sooner we find something, the better.
Lady Greselda>We'll start by going through samples of our own local magic,
then crossing our findings against what traces we have of the faeries' magic.
2a. Magic R&D -study glimmerdust samples(check them for magical maladies),
dissect faerie essence(it may provide insight into faerie magic),
examine the goddess tree( does something look... off... ?)
Lady Greselda>There's something strange about that Goddess Tree. We'd best take a closer look!
Ivy: Look, Lady Greselda! The Amber Trinket is missing from the Goddess Tree!
Lady Greselda: So it is! And it seems something peculiar has come about as a result...
Ivy, do you sense something... off... about the tree?
Ivy: y'know, now that you mention it...
It's almost like there's a second life source within the tree!
Lady Greselda: Not only that, but I found this dust around the tree's base.
Ivy: It looks like Glimmer Dust, but the color is off. Is it tainted?
Lady Greselda: No, dear Ivy. It's not Glimmer Dust at all. It's *Blythe* Dust.
Ivy: Blythe Dust? We've never seen that in the Glimmerwood before...
Not even around the Goddess Tree! So, it's not coming from the tree itself, right?
Lady Greselda: Correct. I have an ill suspicion about where it *is* coming from, however...
To test it, we risk breaking our promise to the Glimmerwood Faeries.
Ivy: Our promise? What was that?
Lady Greselda: Do you not remember? To not craft a Blythe Gem for this tree's final blessing.
Ivy: Oh, right. Well, the Glimmerwood Faeries aren't acting like allies right now...
Lady Greselda: Indeed. Furthermore, this has become a matter of protecting ourselves.
Ivy: I guess we don't have a choice, then. I hope we don't upset the ruler... !
Lady Greselda>My hunch implies foul play between the two Faerie clans.
To test my theory, we'll need to make some Enchanted Sap, and gather more of that Blythe Dust.
3a. Something There That Wasn't There Before - craft a Blythe Gem (Why's there Blythe Dust by the Goddess Tree?)
Lady Greselda> It seems my suspicions were correct. We must alert the others immediately!
Meanwhile back at the stump -
Ruler: Azalea? Lila? You can stop hiding, we know you're there.
Lila: No way! That big ol' brute is trying to hurt us!
Kaz: Don't give me more reasons to, and I won't!
Ruler: Kaz, you're not helping. Lila, I promise I won't let him hurt you two.
Thurston: I am here as well, young maidens, to keep this foul troll at bay!
Kaz: Watch it, tin man...
Lila: (What do you think, Azalea? Can we trust them? )
Azalea: (After what happened with the dire boars? No way! )
Go away! We're busy discussing important Faerie matters!
Kaz: Yeah. 'Important.' I'm so sure.
Lila: It *is* important! Someone came through and stole the--
Azalea: SHHH!!!
Ruler: ...
Look, we want to try and work things out. We don't need to be enemies!
So we're going to go try and find whatever was stolen from you...
...even though you won't tell us what it is. When we return, let's talk.
Azalea: (This is bad. We have to alert the Plume Queen! )
Kaz>You want to go on a scavenger hunt for some stupid Faerie trinket,
just to try and *convince* the Faeries to cooperate? My way would be faster-- *and* more effective!
3b.Trinket Hunt! -tell Old Thomas(Seen any strange, magic trinkets lately?)
check in with Greselda(Maybe she and Ivy had better luck... )
Kaz>We've searched everywhere, and no one's seen this mysterious 'missing trinket.' Are you really surprised?
Ruler: This isn't good. No one found anything strange lying around?
Old Thomas: I found a few forgotten Strawberries in my robe pocket?
Ruler: ...That's gross. And also not what I meant.
Thurston: My Liege! I have failed you! As Rule 58 of the Knights Code *clearly* states:
"Should ever there be something lost, thou shalt be the first to find it!"
Ruler: It's okay, Thurston. I guess we'll just have to keep looking...
Kaz: How do we know they even really lost something in the first place?
They could be misleading us, *toying* with us-- again!
Ivy: They aren't! They aren't! The Faeries are telling the truth this time!
Ivy? Did you and Lady Greselda find something?
Lady Greselda: We did. It seems the Amber Trinket is missing from the Goddess Tree.
Ruler: The Amber Trinket? That's... odd... Shouldn't we be seeing more dire boars, then?
Lady Greselda: Dearie, you are too naive...
After all this, you still believe that trinket had anything to do with dire boars...
Ruler: And why shouldn't I? Yes, the Faeries are being elusive, but--
Ivy: The Faeries are *lying*! The trinket wasn't to suppress the dire boars...
It was to suppress a *second* life force within the Goddess Tree!
Ruler: WHAT?
Sabina: Wait, you do not mean... That cannot be true!
Faeries do not imprison people!
Lady Greselda: They do when it comes to, say, a rival Faerie clan.
Ruler: You mean Blythewood? The second being in the tree is from Blythewood?
Lady Greselda: More specifically, it is from a Blythewood Faerie.
Ruler: Lady Greselda, these are serious accusations to make.
On what grounds are you making them?
Lady Greselda: In the trinket's absence, we found Blythe Dust by the Goddess Tree, which we tested.
Only with Faerie presence can dust be compressed into a gem, you see.
Ruler: You two made a Blythe Gem?! But we promised Queen Ivinea--
Lady Greselda: Queen Ivinea tricked us into turning the Goddess Tree into a prison.
That makes us complicit in their slights against the Blythe Faeries.
Be angry if you wish, but we must make amends for our part in this.
Ruler: ...Fine, you're right. We'll worry about the Glimmer Faeries later.
Let's find a way to free the Blythe Faerie from the Goddess Tree.
Kaz: You lot do what you want, I'm done with this wild faerie chase.
I'm off to tell those troublemakers to leave us trolls OUT of it. Don't try to stop me!
Sabina>How did everything get so complicated?
I wish everyone would just get along with each other.
For now, we'll start by trying to free that Faerie!
4.Faerie Findings - read with Sabina(Okay, okay... What do the tales say?)
Test the Goddess Tree's Bark(Maybe a spell will work?),
contain Thurston(Stop slashing at the Goddess Tree!!!), scour Old Thomas' Scrolls.
Sabina>We can't find anything, but I think I know exactly who to ask...
*BOOM*
Ruler: What was *that*?!
Ivy: *cough cough* That... *cough* was a... *cough cough*
Lady Greselda: A failed spell, meaning a new 'home improvement' project for my castle.
Ivy: Sorry...
Ruler: Did anyone else have better luck?
Thurston: Nay, My Liege. My sword laid nary a scratch upon the Goddess Tree's bark!
Lady Greselda: Do you intend to solve everything with that silly sword?
Ruler: Don't answer that, Thurston.
Old Thomas is working on something else. Sabina, what about you?
Sabina: None of my books said anything about imprisoned Faeries.
However, I think I have an idea!
Ruler: Great! Let's hear it!
Sabina: While *we* may not know how to free the Faerie, I'd bet a *Faerie* would!
Ruler: Sabina, I doubt the Faeries are going to help us free their prisoner.
Sabina: Maybe not the Glimmer Faeries... but I bet the *Blythe* Faeries would!
Ruler: ...Okay, That may be, but how are we going to ask them? We've never met!
Sabina: We will just have to reach out to them, like we did with the Glimmer Faeries!
Ivy: I'll go get my jars!
Ruler: NO.
Sabina: We will prepare a nice, *peaceful* offering for the Blythe Faeries.
We will present it to them to show we mean no ill will, and want to help!
Ruler: Sounds like a plan. Let's get started!
Sabina>We have plenty of experience with our local Glimmerwood Faeries.
Pleasing the Blythewood Faeries will be easy!
5a. The Usual Way! prepare a Bunch of Flowers(Fresh, sweet-smelling flowers, just like last time!),
Go North to Blythewood(Let's go find the Blythe Faeries!)
Sabina: I cannot find their hive, just all this animal stuff.
We should go home for now--they will come out eventually!
Old Thomas: Hmm? How intriguing...
Ruler: What is it, Old Thomas? Did you find a solution to free the Faerie?
Old Thomas: Erm... Ah, not quite...
I *did* however find something very interesting concerning the Goddess Tree!
Ruler: You did? Can I see it?
Old Thomas: Not exactly... It is never *explicitly* said, but I have a very strong feeling!
Ruler: You're starting to confuse me. What do you mean?
Old Thomas: Look across all of these scrolls--J13, J237, and J459.
They all mention both the Goddess Tree *and* the Tabernum!
Ruler: The Tabernum? Those are those ancient advisors, right?
The ones who outlined what was considered the 'right way' to rule.
Old Thomas: Yes, exactly! You have an excellent memory, Young Ruler!
Never before have I seen the Goddess Tree implicated with the Tabernum.
Ruler: This is getting very strange... Time to write to Agnes?
Old Thomas: Time to write to Agnes!
Old Thomas>Dear Agnes, I hesitate to put everything to paper.
I have compiled some notes I would like you to 'review'. I hope you will understand...
5b.The Tabernum Connection - Send Notes to Agnes from the Royal Exchange(Do you think she'll 'get it'?)
Old Thomas>Ah, that witty woman never fails to impress! Time to comb through *her* findings... !
Monster Hunt Season 1
Old Thomas: Oh-ho! It seems a travelling band of trading
Trolls have come to town!
I wonder what they have to offer this season?
Hmm... Sir Thurston is not overly fond of the Trolls,
but...
Well, a little spot of trade should be fine!
It is for the kingdom, after all!
Old Thomas>The Trader Trolls are known for carrying with them many
a curiosity accumulated from their vast travels!
I can only wonder what they have to offer this season...
1. The Trade Wagon (You can find the Trade Wagon in the Market!)
Old Thomas>Trading Season is here!
Now, where can I find some Tokens to trade...
Thurston: Ha! En garde! Parry! Side-step, flourish!
Ruler: Uhh... Thurston? What are you doing?
Thurston: Practicing, My Liege! UPWARD THRUST!
Stab!!!
As stated in Rule 17 of the Knight's Code:
"Thy sword and fancy footwork shalt always be ready for battle!"
Ruler: Uh-huh. Well, I suppose it *is* a good idea to
always be prepared!
And things *are* getting pretty heated around here...
Thurston: Fear not, My Liege! Like a frog's coiled tongue...
I am always ready to strike down thine enemies!
Ruler: I'm not sure that's the best analogy, but okay.
Maybe I should freshen up my fighting s****s as well?
Thurston: Dost thou doubt my ability to protect you, My Liege?
Ruler: Not at all! I just want to be ready--just like you!
Think you could train me a bit?
Thurston: If My Liege asks it of me, I shall fulfil every wish!
Ruler: Great! I'll go get my sword!
Thurston> *That* old thing?
A sword loses its keen edge over time, My Liege.
If we are to properly train you, we had best start
with fashioning you with better equipment!
2. To Arms! (Beastbane the sword all monsters fear!
(Practice your swing! clear an Oak tree
Thurston>A magnificent blade, My Liege!
Light as a feather, but sharp as a...
er... really sharp thing!
Ruler: Alright, I've got Beastbane back from the forgers.
Now what?
Thurston: Now, we practice!
Come, let us find some vile fiends for you to slay!
Ruler: Uh. Haven't I slain *plenty* of "vile fiends" already?
I think I know how to defeat a Skunkupine or two.
Thurston: That may be, My Liege, but 'tis a new sword you wield!
Thou must practice upon weaker adversaries
before felling mightier foes!
Ruler: Knight's Code?
Thurston: Rule 327!
Thurston>Think of it as a warm-up, My Liege!
A handful of minor Beasts should suffice.
3. Sword Stretches - defeat 2 monsters
(Get used to your new sword!)
Thurston>Excellent form, My Liege!
The foul creatures ahead stand not a chance
against they mighty cross-swing!
Ruler: Hey, so what's the deal with all these Tokens?
Thurston: They are marks of honor, My Liege! They
Symbolize thy battle prowess!
Ruler: That's nice and all, but I don't exactly have any
need for a bunch of coins.
I don't suppose they have any *other* kind of use?
Thurston: Well... If you truly insist...
I have heard there are Troll traders in the area
with a fancy for these coins.
Ruler: Traders, huh? Now *that* is useful!
What sort of wares do they carry?
Thurston: Odds and ends, mostly...
But, if you establish a good rapport with them...
Ruler: ...Yeah? What happens?
Thurston: They are *Trolls*, My Liege!
I would advise against consorting with their ilk!
But, if you *really* want to... they say the Trader
Trolls are master field chefs.
If you establish good enough trade relations with them...
...their leader will fashion for you a Cooking Camp.
Ruler: A Cooking Camp? Then we can increase the
kingdom's food output!
Thurston: Well, yes, but--
Ruler: Let's go, Thurston!
We've got a lot of hungry Knights to feed!
Thurston: Ah, My Liege! Wait for me!
Thurston>You heard me say they were *Troll* traders, right?
You can't seriously mean to do business with them!
4. Trader Trolls -Visit the Trade Wagon to trade with the Trolls!;
Fight more monsters to get more Tokens!
Thurston>Well, I guess they *do* have an interesting
assortment of goods to offer...
IVY: Hiya, you two! What's going on?
I've been seeing your swords flailing about from my hut.
Thurston: Our Liege has expressed an interest in
developing better swordplay!
Ruler: Even better--we're collecting these Tokens
to trade with the Trolls!
IVY: Ooo, sounds like fun! What are they trading?
Do they have any Rat Tails?
Thurston: Does no one question the integrity of these Trolls?
How do we know their goods are not spoiled?
Or worse--stolen!
Ruler: Stolen? Really? Thurston, I get you don't like the Trolls...
...but that's no reason to accuse them of crimes without basis!
Thurston: I apologize, My Liege. I just do not trust them,
not one bit!
IVY: Well, that's why you two are practicing, right?
If the Trolls *do* try anything, you'll be plenty prepared for it!
Thurston: There is that! A fair point, Miss Ivy!
Ruler: Let's not jump to conclusions, and I think we'll be just fine.
Thurston>I will try my best, My Liege.
For now, we must continue to hone your s****s!
5. Be Prepared!
(Search everywhere! Where are they hiding?!)
defeat 10 more monsters
Thurston>Who knows in what ways Trolls tamper
with their wares? ...Do Trolls know magic?
Ivy should check for curses!
Thurston: En garde! Ha!
Ruler: Side-step, slash!
Thurston: Parry! Not bad, My Liege... But I am a trained knight!
Vertical strike!
Ruler: Block! It's true, you're an excellent knight...
...and also an excellent teacher! Flourish, and
STAB!
Thurston: Ah! I have been struck!
Ruler: Thurston! Are you okay?!
Thurston: Alas, you have bested me, My Liege!
This knight has fallen!
Ruler: Uh... "fallen"? Don't you think that's a bit--
Thurston: Never have I seen such exemplary
swordsmanship! I bow to thy superior s****s!
Ruler: ...
Thurston: The student surpasses the master!
Go forth and rejoice in they glorious victory!
Ruler: Okay, Thurston, I think that's quite enough.
Shall we continue?
Thurston>Was that a bit much, My Liege? I apologize--
but, you are My Liege! But, I am thy tutor... But--!
6. Duel Personality (Let's just stick to monsters.) defeat 20 more
Thurston>A wonderful performance as always, My Liege!
Dost thou feel prepared for thy final challenge?
Thurston: The Trolls appear to be particularly impressed
With your swordplay, My Liege...
Ruler: You don't sound too excited about that.
Thurston: Your abilities are astounding, sure enough!
However...
The Trader Trolls wish to honor you with a statue, it seems.
Ruler: Really? Cool!
Thurston: My Liege! I understand thy desire to engage in
trade for goods.
But a statue is a different matter entirely!
Ruler: Is it, now? What exactly is it that spooks you
about a statue?
More so than anything else that comes from the Trolls, that is.
Thurston: Statues are figures! And this one will be armed!
What if it comes to life?!
Ruler: ...Thurston, do you realize what you're suggesting?
No one's going to be cursing any statues around here.
Thurston: B-But, My Liege--
Ruler: And *if* for some bizarre reason we find a
statue wandering about the kingdom...
Ivy and Old Thomas will take care of it. I promise!
Thurston: ...If it is thy wish, it shall be done.
Let us go and win you that statue!
Thurston>For this prize, My Liege must claim the mightiest of bounties!
Slay every monster that dares rear its ugly head in thy direction,
and prove thyself one and for all!
7. Honor Among Trolls
(Don't stop until every menace has fallen!) defeat 50 monsters.
Thurston>My Liege, you have done it!
The statue is yours!
...Did it wink at us?
Sir Daisy
Thurston: Sir Daisy? Sir Daisy, where hath thou meandered now?!
*Neigh.*
Thurston: Sir Daisy! Stubborn horse... the training course is over *there*!
*Neigh.*
*Sir Daisy walks away nonchalantly.*
Old Thomas: Having equine grievances, Sir Thurston?
Thurston: Quite. Sir Daisy *will not* cooperate!
He is the worst war horse I've ever seen!
He ignores orders, lays down when a Knight attempts to ride him...
Old Thomas: Perhaps it is because you all refer to him as "Sir Daisy"?
Maybe he dislikes the name?
Thurston: The Knights call him that *because* of this behavior!
He would rather lounge in the grass and nip at flowers than gallop into battle!
Old Thomas: I see... That is quite problematic, especially for a war horse!
Let me consult my scrolls. Scroll J43 covers the proper care of war horses!
Thurston: A scroll? Surely you jest!
A brave, mighty knight relies on action, not words!
How would some scholar's notes know anything about mighty horses?
Old Thomas: What of the Battle Mages of old? Some scholars ride into battle, too!
Thurston: Very well, Old Thomas.
We shall see what your scroll has to say of horses!
Old Thomas>According to my scrolls,
we should first ensure the horse consumes a proper diet.
Next, we must be very strict, and make sure Sir Daisy sticks to his training regimen!
1. Enough Horsing Around! A key element of a healthy horse's diet
- feed Sir Daisy 50 Carrots; Go to the Stables - attempt to train Sir Daisy;
Get Sir Daisy used to a war horse's labour- search the Ancient Vault.
Old Thomas>Did it work? Oh, dear, is that?
He brought me flowers. Em, thank you, I suppose?
Thurston: Stubborn creature, why do you torment me so?!
IVY: Hey! That is *no* way to speak to an animal!
There, there, Sir Daisy, he didn't mean it.
*Neigh*
Thurston: I am sorry, Miss Ivy. I am just at a loss when it comes to Sir Daisy!
Old Thomas: I admit, Sir Thurston, this is quite the peculiar conundrum!
I do not recall ever coming across a horse as indifferent as Sir Daisy.
Thurston: Perhaps 'tis simply not meant to be.
I shall prepare the arrangements for Sir Daisy's departure.
IVY: What? No, we can't! Look how happy he is in our kingdom!
*...Neigh?*
Thurston: You are right, Miss Ivy.
I would prefer to not abandon Sir Daisy, but what else can we do?
IVY: Let me try one more thing before we send him off for good, okay?
Thurston: Very well. May your efforts prove more fruitful than ours!
IVY: Oh, I know they will! After all I'm an expert when I comes to animals!
We just need to adjust Sir Daisy's behavior to be more like a war horse!
Thurston: ..."adjust his behavior"? Please tell me you do not mean... ?
IVY: C'mon, Sir Thurston! Time's a-wastin'! Let's get brewing!
Ivy>He just needs a bit more excitement in his life!
A potion to give him more gusto and adding something
with a kick to his diet should do the trick. What could go wrong?
2. If You Give a Horse a Skunku-pie... (brew some Horse Gusto - Hmm,
this purple potion looks familiar? ) Feed Sir Daisy 3 Skunku-pie from Ivy's Hut.
Ivy> All done! Now, where's Sir Daisy... ?
IVY: Sir Daaaaaisyyyy? Where'd you run off to, silly horse?
Ruler: Ivy? What's going on?
IVY: Oh, hiya! Nothing, just looking for Sir Daisy.
Ruler: Sir Daisy? Who's that?
IVY: Sir Thurston's sad attempt at raising a war horse.
We're gonna fix him!
Ruler: ...
IVY: ...Not like that!
I mean we're going to make him act more like a war horse.
Ruler: Oh, okay.
Wait, how are you planning to do that?
...Is that a potion?
IVY: Er... maybe?
Ruler: Come on, hand it over. Let's see...
Ivy! This is the same potion you fed one of our cows!
* Purple Cow: Moooooo? *
IVY: OH! I *knew* it looked familiar! Thanks for figuring it out!
Ruler: That's not the point! Ivy, you can't feed this to Sir Daisy!
IVY: Aww! But then how will we help Sir Daisy?
Ruler: If Sir Daisy can't be a war horse, he can work in the stables instead.
IVY: ...Oh. Wow, that's a great idea. Why didn't I think of that?
Ivy>Alright, let's give it a try! But first we need to find Sir Daisy.
I wonder where he wandered off to... ?
3. Purple Haze - get rid of the Horse Gusto(We are *not* turning Sir Daisy purple!)
Search around all the flowers for Sir Daisy.
Ivy>There he is!
IVY: Hi, Sir Daisy!
*Neigh*
Ruler: So this is Sir Daisy, huh? A pleasure to finally meet you.
*...Neigh.*
Ruler: ...He's not very amicable, is he? Oh well.
Anyway, he's a total mess! He's in no state to be joining the stables.
Or anywhere else, for that matter!
IVY: I guess he *did* get kind of messy? What should we do?
Ruler: Let's groom him. It'll make him feel better inside and out!
*NEIGH?!*
Ruler: Oh come on, it'll be fine. We just need the right supplies!
IVY: His mane is really knotted up. I suggest we begin with some Mane Detangler!
Ruler: Sounds great! Do you know how to make some?
IVY: ...no. But if you could get me some samples to study...
Ruler: On it. Maybe some of our neighbors have some to spare?
Ivy>Let's see if we can get some Detangler Samples from neighboring kingdoms!
4. Simple Sample Studies (optional timed quest) Get some samples for Ivy to study!
Ivy>I was able to replicate the recipe! Making the rest that we need will be a cinch.
Ruler: Ivy, how's that Mane Detangler recipe coming along?
IVY: I've got it all figured out! We're all set to start brewing!
Ruler: Great! What do you need?
IVY: Eggs, Milk, and Enchanter's Essence.
Ruler: ...Did you say, "milk"?
IVY: It's good for horsehair follicles!
Ruler: Yeah, okay. And eggs?
Are you sure this isn't just a fancy breakfast drink?
IVY: I'm sure! Egg whites help repair damaged hair!
Ruler: Okay, if you say so.
IVY: I do say so! Trust me, I got this!
Ruler: ...
If it comes out purple, I'm sending you to brewing school.
Ivy>Nooo, not school! I hate school! Don't worry, I'll get it right--promise!!!
5. No More Purple, Please - make more Mane Detangler in the Potion workshop!
Ivy>All done! And it's not purple--hooray!
Old Thomas: I see you and Ivy have been fast at work preparing to groom Sir Daisy
Have you found a place for our unfortunate steed?
Ruler: Sure have! We're going to move Sir Daisy over to the stables.
He can continue living a peaceful life and still be of use to the kingdom.
Old Thomas: Ah, an excellent proposal, Young Ruler!
Do you need any assistance preparing him?
Ruler: Yes, actually. Ivy's taken care of the Mane Detangler...
...but we still need Grooming Mitts. Know where we could find some?
Old Thomas: The Stables, perhaps? Though, I do not know if they can spare any.
Ruler: I don't want to hinder their work, but we really need those mitts...
Old Thomas: How about we propose a trade, to make up for their absence?
Ruler: It'll be a while before they can order more Grooming Mitts for themselves.
We'll offer enough food to last until they can order more Grooming Mitts!
Old Thomas: An excellent idea!
A plentiful offering of food should do just the trick.
Old Thomas>The stable masters will need a lot of food to last until
they can replace the Grooming Mitts we use.
6.Food For Groom- A fulfilling meal! 5 Hearty Stews; Gotta eat your veggies! 40 Cabbages;
To refresh after a long day's work! 2 Lemonade; End the meal with a sweet dessert! 3 Orange Cobbler.
Old Thomas>They accepted our offer!
We have a head start on our Grooming Mitts needs, now!
Ruler: Hmm...
Old Thomas: Is there a problem, Young Ruler?
Ruler: Well, we're still short on Grooming Mitts...
Old Thomas: We could extend our trade offers to neighboring kingdoms?
Ruler: That'd be great! But, some of them are far away---the food might spoil en route.
Old Thomas: I see. Do we have anything else to offer?
What about other farm supplies? Stuff to help with other needs.
Ruler: Yes, that could work! Some fertilizer for their crops, maybe?
Old Thomas: And water and coal to power their equipment.
Does that sound fair?
Ruler: Good thinking, Old Thomas! Time to head down to the Royal Exchange!
Old Thomas>We will be trading with many different farmers now,
so gather plenty of Fertilizer, Water, and Coal to offer each of them!
7. Stable Staples - Get more Grooming Mitts in the Royal Exchange
Old Thomas>I think we have finally collected enough Grooming Mitts!
Now, then, where is Sir Daisy... ?
Thurston: My Liege? What are all these supplies for?
Ruler: They're for Sir Daisy!
Thurston: Did... Did you not hear? Sir Daisy is to be relocated?
Ruler: Not anymore, he isn't. Sir Daisy will be staying here, where he belongs!
Thurston: But, My Liege... Despite my best efforts I was unable to train Sir Daisy.
Sir Daisy is not fit for the battlefield!
Ruler: Well, that's okay, because he won't be *going* to the battlefield.
Thurston: I do not understand. Where else would a war horse go?
Ruler: That's the thing--Sir Daisy won't *be* a war horse anymore.
All this stuff is to groom and prepare Sir Daisy for his new home--
The stables!
Thurston: Ah, My Liege! Of course! Sir Daisy can be a farm horse!
Why did I not consider such a possibility? I am ashamed!
Ruler: Don't sweat it, Sir Thurston. The important part
is that Sir Daisy is here to stay!
Thurston: Yes, As frustrating as Sir Daisy is, I am glad we found a home for him.
*Neigh!*
Thurston>Old Thomas and Miss Ivy did their part, now I shall do mine!
Grooming Sir Daisy is the least I can do to make up for our...
difficult... times together.
8. A Horse Is A Horse, Of Course - Mane Detangler, work your magic! ;
Put those Grooming Mitts to work!; Get The Stables ready for Sir Daisy's arrival!.
Thurston> Sir Daisy is ready for the stables, My Liege!
Jousting Arena Renovations
Journey forth, brave warriors!
Only the finest knights can compete!
Until the renovations are complete,
prepare for the fight ahead!
Steeds at the ready!
To the arena!!!
Thurston: My Liege! I would speak with you about the Jousting Arena, if I may?
Ruler: Of course! Is there something wrong with it?
Thurston: Nay, My Liege. 'Tis rather... inactive, though. I fear the people dislike it.
Therefore, I would like to propose renovations to the Jousting Arena!
Ruler: Sure, that?s a great idea! Did you have anything specific in mind?
Thurston: I think it best if we consult the people, My Liege, to see what they want.
Ruler: Good thinking. In the meantime, we should relocate the arena's horses.
They'll need a temporary home until the renovations are complete!
Thurston: Very good, My Liege! I shall see to it at once!
Thurston>The Stables will serve this purpose well, I think!
We should make sure there is enough room first, and once
the horses are moved over give them a special treat for their cooperation!
1. Joust Intentions - tap on the stables to upgrade to lv.5;
help 4 horses settle in to their new home;
feed 40 sugar cane to horses, as a special treat, in thanks!
Thurston>The horses have been relocated,
and are happily settles in to their new homes!
Old Thomas: I heard our Young Ruler is in need of a light brainstorm session?
IVY: How can we be of service?
Ruler: Sir Thurston suggested we renovate the Jousting Arena.
Do you guys have any thoughts on what we can do to improve it?
IVY: Oh, lots!
Ruler: ...That don't include Rat Tails or Skunku-pies?
IVY: ...
Old Thomas: I have heard the people say the Jousting Arena does not look too appealing.
I would suggest we do something to spruce it up!
IVY: Ooo! How about we add something to make it shine?
Something that will catch the light and make it gleam all across the land!
Ruler: Great! That sounds like just the thing!
Let's decorate the place with some gold trim.
Nothing shines better than gold!
Old Thomas: Splendid thinking, everyone! I shall inform the craftsmen right away!
Old Thomas>Let us expand the jousting Arena's seating capacity and decorate
everything with gold accents. We should begin by acquiring the necessary materials!
2. Needs More Sparkle- craft 5 gold piping(We're going to need a lot!)
Old Thomas>We have the materials we need! Let the renovations begin!
Old Thomas: The craftsmen are ready to begin construction
on the Jousting Arena!
IVY: Hooray! I can't wait to see it when it's done!
Thurston: If I may say, the Jousting Arena will look quite grand once we are done.
Rule 314 of the Knight's Code is quite clearabout how we should best celebrate!
Ruler: Oh yeah? What's it say, Sir Thurston?
Thurston: Any and all constructions of note art best regaled with Knightly sport--
--a tournament!!!
IVY: Are you sure? You were pretty nervous the *last* time we held a tournament!
Thurston: Fear not, Miss Ivy, for mine confidence has been quite bolstered since then.
What is more, I know mine opponent, and know they shalt not skewer me!
IVY: You do? But, we haven't organized the tournament yet!
Thurston: Do we not all know who would be best suited as the star of the event?
Ruler: Wait, Sir Thurston, you don't mean--
Thurston: My Liege, 'tis thine duty as ruler to open the new Jousting Arena!
Ruler: Well, I suppose you're right, but do I really need to fight you?
Thurston: Do not worry, My Liege! 'Tis not but friendly sport!
Old Thomas: Sir Thurston is correct that it would look good if you led the event...
The people would be inspired to see their ruler leading the charge!
Ruler: Alright, if you guys say so! Let's start spreading the word.
Thurston>I shall take care of making the arrangements for the tournament,
My Liege! You, Old Thomas, and Miss Ivy can focus on the renovations.
3. Bring Out That Shine! - more seats, that shine in the sunlight
-upgrade the jousting arena to lv.4; spread fliers in the market place
(come see the ruler fight Sir Thurston!); tap your neighbors buildings to spread the word.
Thurston>The word has been spread, and the seating expanded!
We are well on our way towards a magnificent event!
Thurston: Hmm...
Ruler: What's on our mind, Sir Thurston?
Thurston: My Liege, I wonder how deep our problems publicizing the Jousting Arena stem.
Ruler: What do you mean? You think the gold accents won't be enough?
Thurston: I fear the people do not understand the majesty of the joust!
Perhaps the significance of this great sport is lost on them?
Ruler: I see. Well maybe the renovations can help somehow?
Like if we can add something to help visually express how great jousting is!
Thurston: Ah, I have it, My Liege! Let us erect a pair of statues flanking the arena.
If we showcase the majesty of mighty steeds, perhaps they will be more excited!
Ruler: It's worth a try! Take some horses to the artisans and see what they can do.
Thurston: Right away, My Liege!
Thurston>I shall select our most noble of steeds to serve as our artisans' reference!
The statues shall be a most magnificent addition to the Jousting Arena!
4.Two Noble Steeds - craft 2 horse statues
(Make sure to capture the exquisite musculature!)
Thurston>The statues art perfect! The horses served as excellent models!
IVY: Wow! These horse statues came out really great, Sir Thurston!
Thurston: Yes, My Liege has very talented artisans indeed!
Ruler: I hope they enjoy seeing their fine work when everything's complete!
Speaking of which, how are the plans for the tournament coming along?
Thurston: Things progress smoothly, My Liege.
All that remains are the matters of new equipment and good food!
Ruler: Well, the blacksmiths should have no problem with the equipment.
IVY: And I'll take care of the food!
Ruler: You wouldn't mind sharing the menu before you get started, would you?
IVY: Don't worry, I know the routine--no skunku-pies!
But I'm definitely including a lot of spice to get your adrenaline flowing!
Ruler: Alright, I suppose that's a fair compromise.
Ivy>I can't help it if you guys don't enjoy my specialties.
That doesn't mean I won't do my best to provide everyone with excellent food!
5. Jousting Time- upgrade jousting arena; equip 2 light armor
(One for you, and one for Sir Thurston!);
serve 3 spicy feasts(Feed everyone spice to get them excited!)
Ivy>Everything's ready! Time for the grand reveal!
Old Thomas: Ah! I see the renovations on the Jousting Arena are at last complete!
Ruler: They sure are! Everyone did a great job coming together on this one!
IVY: There's only one thing left to do...
Thurston: My Liege, art thou prepared for our duel?
Ruler: As ready as I'll ever be!
And don't go easy on me just because I'm "your Liege"!
Thurston: Of... O-Of course not, My Liege! I would never...
Ruler: Uh-huh. In any case... Ivy? Care to do the honors?
IVY: I'd be honoured!
Ruler? Sir Thurston? Are you both ready?
Thurston: I am!
Ruler: You bet!
IVY: Good! In that case...
Round 1! FIGHT!!!
Thurston>En garde, My Liege! I shall not be so easy an opponent to fell
as thine past, beastly opponents!
6. Get Ready To Duel!-pay entry fee 400,000coins;
inspect 4 horses - pick one and saddle up;
joust-En garde, Sir Thurston!
Thurston> Hark, My Liege emerges victorious!
A battle well fought, My Liege!
The end of this update.
Horse Training
Old Thomas: Hello, Young Ruler! I have a request for you from the knights.
Ruler: Oh? What's up?
Old Thomas: Their horses are overworked from all the adventuring they are doing.
They would be much obliged if we could provide them with more horses.
Ruler: It would probably benefit the horses, too, if they could share the workload.
No problem, Old Thomas! We'll have more horses for them soon.
Old Thomas>I shall inform the knights right away!
They still have a lot of adventuring to do!
1. Horse Shortage -Make sure the knights have enough horses
Are the horses ready for their duties?
Go Search the Ancient Vault(Good luck out there!)
Old Thomas>The new horses performed splendidly!
They got a bit scruffy on the journey, though...
IVY: Hiya Old Thomas! What's with all the tired horses?
Old Thomas: Ah, Miss Ivy!
These horses have just returned from their first adventure!
IVY: Wow, how exciting! They look really beat, though.
Old Thomas: I agree. I think they just need some more time to adjust to this lifestyle.
IVY: Yeah. Being a knight's horse is tough work!
I'll see what I can do to help them rest up and feel better.
Ivy>Let's get those horses freshly fed and groomed!
2. Hoarse Horses - Lots of carrots to replenish their energy;
Do we have enough room for them to rest?
Some of their gear needs to be repaired...
Ivy> That should do it! I wish theses horses didn't have to adventure all the time, though.
Ruler: Hey, Ivy! You look down. Is something wrong?
IVY: It's the new horses. They're not very well adjusted to adventuring yet.
Ruler: Yeah, it might take a while for them to get used to it.
IVY: There's gotta be something else they can do to prepare for adventuring!
Ruler: I agree. They need something between basic training and adventuring.
IVY: You know, I've heard stories from other kingdoms about show horses.
The horses go through a lot of work to pull off the shows!
A lot of the acts are also very similar to what's required of knights' horses.
Ruler: Interesting! That sounds like a great way to ramp up new horses to adventuring!
Let's give it a try!
IVY: Hooray! I'll get started figuring out what supplies we need!
Ivy>At the very least, we're going to need some sort of arena for the horses to perform in.
That means lots of building supplies!
3. Cavalry Cantering - We'll need Super Glue to hold the building together!
Fancy Beams-The building should have some sort of rail...
and Fancy Blocks to make nice and sturdy audience seating!
Ivy>I think I've got a clear idea in mind of what to make!
I can't wait to get started!
Equestrian Race Event - The Horse Track
- Sorry, did not complete goals on time, so missing some dialog
Ruffians stand no match against the knights and their mighty horses!
Anyone can see how mighty they are, after all that training!
Can there be another way to display it? Enter the mighty steeds!
IVY: I've got it! I know just what to do with these horses!
And before you ask--no, it doesn't include and rat tails or Skunku-pies.
Ruler: Whew! Alright, what do you have in mind?
IVY: I've heard that in some kingdoms horses perform in shows.
OT: Ah! You must mean the joust? It is an excellent and highly popular sport!
IVY: No! This one is different. There's no fighting at all.
Instead, riders guide their horses around through different kinds of events.
Ruler: Oh! I think I've heard of this before! They're called ?equestrians,? right?
IVY: Yeah, that's the word!
There's a lot of jumping and manoeuvring events, and also a race.
It's all s****s that the horses need for when they go out on adventures!
Ruler: I think I get it! We can use these events as advanced training for the horses.
IVY: Exactly! That way, they'll be plenty ready for their field duties!
OT: A brilliant notion, Miss Ivy! Where do we begin?
IVY: First things first, we need a suitable place for them to practice and perform.
OT: I think I have just the scroll for this!
Hmmm... Where did I put those blueprints... ?
Old Thomas>Ah, here we are! Scroll J716: the Horse Track!
We're going to need blocks, beams, paste and a good bit of rope...
1. You Can Prance If You Want To -place & build the Horse Track
A grand stage for equestrians to perform!
Old Thomas>It's nothing fancy, but it will do the job!
OT: Tell me, Miss Ivy. You know much about these ?equestrian? events?
IVY: I haven't been to one myself yet, but my sister has told me all about them!
Some events are similar to jousting events, like the Quintain and tilting rings.
But there are others that are much more showy, like jumping over obstacles!
OT: It sound quite exciting!
IVY: Yeah! I've heard people have a lot of fun watching these shows!
OT: Perhaps we should host a show of our own?
It would be a fitting way to celebrate the completion of our horse track!
IVY: Ooo, good idea!
Let's ask the ruler after we finish the next phase of construction!
Ivy>We need to make sure the track and bleachers are strong enough to endure lots of events!
2. Equestrian Questioning- Get that foundation nice and sturdy!
Upgrade the track to level 2. Then the horses and get them ready for training!
Ivy>The horses look excited for the horse track!
I can't wait to let them race around it!
IVY: The horses look really anxious to start trying out the new Horse Track!
Ruler: They sure do! They still have quite a while to wait, though.
IVY: Think we could try to get a bit ahead on construction?
I want to get the horses in there and running around as soon as possible!
Ruler: Old Thomas? What do you think? Can the craftsmen pull it off?
OT: It is possible, but we will need a lot of Rope and Hide.
Ruler: Well, let's see what we can do to get these materials for the craftsmen!
Ivy>Don't worry horses! We'll get you running and jumping and having fun, as soon as possible!
3. Hold your Horses - Upgrading the Horse Track to level3.
We'll need rope and hide to start decorating!
Ivy>We managed to get ahead of schedule! Great work!
IVY: Hey, Ruler! Old Thomas had a great idea for the Horse Track!
Ruler: Yeah? What is it, Old Thomas?
OT: Miss Ivy here, was telling me about the excitement of these "equestrian" shows.
I thought we might put on one such show to open the horse track!
Ruler: Sure, sounds like fun!
That means we'll also need to start preparing the horses, though.
IVY: Don't worry, I can take care of that!
OT: Yes, Miss Ivy can ready the horses while I continue to overseeing construction.
Ruler: Good thinking! Just let me know where I can help out
Ivy>The horses are going to need a lot of fresh horseshoes for the event. Maybe the stable masters have some to spare.
4. A Fine Day at the Races - Visit the stables. They don't need ALL the Horseshoes, right?
Gather more horseshoes, we can also search horses and sugar cane!
Ivy>This should be a good start! I'll keep them all safe and sound for the main event!
IVY: I can't wait for the show! And the horses look really eager, too!
OT: I feel the same, Miss Ivy. How do you propose we prepare them mentally?
IVY: Huh? Whaddya mean, Old Thomas?
OT: Well, it must take a lot of intelligence to perform will in an event like this!
IVY: Sure, but it's mostly about the horses' enthusiasm and spirit!
OT: I am not certain I agree with that. Shall we make the event more... interesting?
IVY: How would we do that?
OT: Let us each select a horse, and see which one performs better:
Intelligence, or spirit!
IVY: Ooo, sounds fun! Alright, Old Thomas, you're on!
Ruler: Sorry, I couldn't help but overhear. You two are going to compete
IVY: Yeah! Come help me pick a horse!
OT: It would not be very fair if our Young Ruler helped you in this competition...
Ruler: Don't worry, Old Thomas. After I'm done helping Ivy, I'll come help you, too!
OT: Ah, yes, that sounds much more fair!
IVY: Alright, we all agree, then? Let's go pick our horses!!!
Ivy>I wanna find the wildest personality, and the most guts!
Help me feed these Rat Tails to the horses and see which one likes them the most!
5. Racing Wager - Which horse is brave enough to eat Rat Tails?
Pick a horse for Ivy-Tend to get it ready for the event!
The Horse Track is almost read for the show!
Old Thomas>We certainly all have our own ways to judge a horse's quality and character!
We shall see which method judges best.
6. Smart Horse - Prepare the puzzle for the horses!
Can any of the stable horses do it? Pick a Horse for Old Thomas.
Sorry, did not complete the questline in time. This is what happened
Old Thomas>Oh no! You've run out of time to complete this goal!
So, I do not have the rest of the dialog for this event.
But, I have added the dialog from the photos in the update thread.
Old Thomas>The plans also call for carrots, to ensure the horses are well-fed prior to the big event.
7. On Track for Success -The Horse Track will need to fit a lot of guests! Upgrade to lv.5
<congrats here
Ivy>Don't worry, Sir Pigglesworth--you can have some, too!
Line up everyone!
8. And the Winner Is...! Feed the Horses carrots -To replenish all the energy they spent!
And sugar -a reward for a job well done.
Apples to Sir Pigglesworth-a tasty prize for the winner!
the end
Blythewood Faeries Part 1
'Been waiting forever for ya! Listen, not all Faeries are the same! You didn't think we were, didja?
Trust me when I tell ya we're just as varied as you humans! Help me free sis, you'll start to see that for yourself!
Even now already, I think you're startin' to get the idea!' Blythewood Faerie Preedle
The Usual Way (part A)
OT: Fascinating... truly fascinating!
Ruler: You're making progress on the Goddess Tree, I take it?
OT: The mind works in wonderfully mysterious ways, Young Ruler!
The clues have been here all along, but they are faint and subtle.
They are the kind of hints that appear to be nothing to the unsuspecting reader...
...but clear as day to one like you or I, who know there is something to be found!
Ruler: So, you're sure, then? The Goddess Tree and the Tabernum are connected?
OT: Most assuredly so! Though, I admit I am still uncertain as to how.
I am afraid I am nearing the end of what I can conclude from all these notes.
Ruler: Don't give up, Old Thomas! I know you'll find something!
What about Agnes' notes? Were they any help?
OT: They confirmed my suspicions, but we could extrapolate little else.
Ruler: Hmm... Is there anyone else who might know more about the Goddess Tree?
OT: Oh, that is it! You are keen as ever, Young Ruler!
Ruler: You're ... welcome... ?
OT>Lady Greselda was instrumental in our revival of the Goddess Tree.
Perhaps collaborating with her can reveal more hidden wisdom?
A1. A Closer Look - meet with Lady Greselda in her castle
OT>Lady Greselda? Are you home... ?
Lady G: Old Thomas? To what do I owe the "pleasure" ?
OT: Good day, Lady Greselda! I was hoping you could lend a hand with something...
Lady G: Could? Almost certainly. Would? That depends.
Has it anything to do with "taming" my plants?
OT: No, no! I, ah... I would not dream of it!
Rather, it concerns our Goddess Tree.
Lady G: I see. Something to do with the faeries, then?
OT: Perhaps, perhaps not. You see...
I have been researching a connection between the Goddess Tree and the Tabernum.
Lady G: The two are related? In what way?
OT: That is the question I was hoping you might aid me in answering.
Lady G: Hmm. I admit, I do not know much about the Tabernum...
...however, magical plants are something of a specialty.
OT: You displayed tremendous knowledge in past dealings with the Goddess Tree!
If we combine our research, we just might be able to solve this riddle, I think!
Lady G: I suppose I do not have much else better to do...
Fine, then. Come in and show me what you have thus far.
Lady G>I admit, it is nice having something to work on that is not related to those pesky faeries.
Not directly, at least. Let us begin by reviewing what we have...
A2. Better Consult An Expert! - What do you make of this, Lady Greselda?
(give Lady G the Tabernum Notes) Collect more Blythedust from the Goddess Tree &
Study the Tablet of Tabernum(Perhaps we missed something)
Lady G> This is... I hesitate to purse this any further. Let me think on it for a while.
OT: How astounding! Our Young Ruler will be quite intrigued by this, I think!
Lady G: Yes... *If* it is true, and *if* we break the news...
OT: Why would we not? What troubles you, Lady Greselda?
Lady G: Do you not see it for yourself? If what we suspect is true...
The Baron tried to have the Goddess Tree destroyed. What if this is why?
OT: Ah... Hmm. I had not considered that, I must admit...
Lady G: We could face accusations of treason with this.
At the very least, we should be sure of ourselves before we say anything.
OT>Yes, you are correct. It would be best to keep the Young Ruler ignorant for now.
We shall continue in secret until we are sure of ourselves!
A3. Regal Ramifications - Swear to a Pact of Secrecy
(Not a peep until we are done!) Shh
OT> Now, then. How do we go about confirming our theory... ?
Lady G: Excuse me. Preedle, was it?
Preedle: That's right. Waddya want?
Lady G: I apologise for my... abrupt introduction. I would like to try anew.
Preedle: Well go ahead, then! You got a name, lady?
Lady G: I--...Yes, dear. I am called Lady Greselda.
Preedle: Yeah? I think I'll call ya Grizzy.
Lady G: I beg your pardon?! "Grizzy"?
Preedle: That's right! For short. Anyway, you look like you want something', Grizzy.
Lady G: Insolent little--
Preedle: Hmmmm?
Lady G: ...As you may have noticed, I am quite fond of magical plants.
Preedle: Oh, I saw your creepshow garden, alright. You got some strange hobbies, lady!
Lady G: ...ANYWAY. I was hoping you might be willing to contribute?
Preedle: Huh? Did you miss the orientation or something'?
How many times do I gotta say it? We Blythes aren't that big on plants!
Lady G: I understand. However, the Glimmer Faeries lack the plant I seek.
Preedle: Some plant I've got, that the Glimmers haven't?
Now this I *gotta* hear!
What plant are you lookin' for?
Lady G: I was hoping you could provide me with a Blythewood Tree.
Preedle: That sounds... rather bland... You sure it'll survive in that garden of yours?
Lady G: ...I am confident it will do just fine.
Preedle: If you say so. Alright, Grizzy--here's a seed. Let me know how it goes, huh?
I wanna stay up-to-date with how "well" you do with it!
Lady G>That little brat! I cannot believe I put up with such insolence! Old Thomas had better be grateful for this!!!
A4. Let's Try That Again - Place & Grow the Blythewood Tree
Lady G> There, a full-grown Blythewood Tree. Now where *is that bumbling old man?
Lady G: Ah, there you are. Are you prepared to continue our research, Old Thomas?
OT: Yes, yes indeed! How shall we proceed, Lady Greselda?
Lady G: Do you see this Blythewood Tree I have planted?
OT: I was it as I approached your castle. It is quite lovely! I was wondering--
Lady G: Chop it down.
OT: W-What? You want to... But, why? It is such a quaint and lovely tree!
Lady G: We must compare the Goddess Tree to a normal Blythewood Tree.
This will reveal to us everything which makes the Goddess Tree special.
OT: By which... you mean... ?
Lady G: ... *Everything.*
OT: Ah. Yes. I see. Very well... I suppose we do not have much choice in the matter.
Lady G>Trust me, this is the surest--and quickest--way for us to gather more information about the Goddess Tree.
If we can capture what is different between the two trees...
A5. Necessary Measures - Chop down the Blythewood Tree
(Collect its pieces for further study!)
Lady G> Excellent work. Now, then, let us study the samples we were able to gather!
Lady G: My, this is... this is quite interesting?
OT: What is it, Lady Greselda? What have you found?
Lady G: Look between these two Blythedust samples.
Do you see the difference?
OT: Ah, how peculiar! This sample is far more vibrant than the other.
Lady G: My observation as well. That sample is from the Goddess Tree.
OT: I see. The other is from the Blythewood Tree, then?
What do you postulate is the cause of this difference?
Lady G: I expected *some* disparity, given the Blythewood Tree imprisons no faerie.
However, to *this* degree? It is far too much to be attributed to a single life.
OT: Are you certain? Could not our Blythe Faerie friend simply be just that magical?
Lady G: It is possible, I suppose, but highly unlikely.
OT: We must be absolutely *certain* before endangering the Young Ruler!
Lady G: You are right. I suggest we consult my pupil, Ivy.
She is quite talented with plant life herself!
...Do not tell her I said that.
OT: Your secret is safe with me, Lady Greselda.
Shall I fetch Miss Ivy?
Lady G: No, that may be too suspicious. I shall summon her.
In the meantime, let us gather more Blythedust from the Goddess Tree.
Lady G>She still has quite a lot to learn, but Ivy has a natural talent for this sort of thing.
We will benefit greatly from her aid in this matter.
A6. More Than Meets The Eye - process Blythedust (Collect more from the Goddess Tree!)
Visit Ivy's Hut(Time to continue Ivy's lessons!)
Lady G> Ivy will be able to keep our secret...
I hope...
IVY: Hiya, Lady Greselda! Is it time for another lesson?
Lady G: ...Yes, something like that. Ivy, come here and take a look at these samples.
IVY: More Blythedust?
Lady G: I am working on something. But first, I want your unbiased observation.
IVY: Alright. Let's see here... Hmmm...
Well, there's definitely something different between the two samples.
This one has a *lot* more magic in it than the other one!
Lady G: Very good. What do you hypothesize as to the cause?
IVY: Huh? Well... I'd guess you extracted the magic out of the other sample.
But, if that's not the case... then... um...
Lady G: Do what you need with the dust. Pick it up and feel it, if it helps.
IVY: Thanks! Hmm...
Wow! The magic in this sample... it feels really, really old! Like, *ancient*!
This is from the Goddess Tree, right? Just how old *is* that tree?
Lady G: The tree itself is fairly new, remember? We planted it here not long ago.
IVY: Oh, right! Well, that's weird. This magic feels maybe a century old, at least!
Lady G: I see... Thank you for your honest assessment, Ivy.
IVY: What's going on? Why are you studying Blythedust again?
Lady G: Before I tell you, you must promise to keep this a secret.
Our Young Ruler could get in a lot of trouble with the Baron if he finds out.
IVY: Oh?. Okay, I promise! I won't tell anyone, not even the chickens!
Lady G: ...Right. Anyway, Old Thomas and I are researching the Goddess Tree.
Specifically, we are investigating its connection to the Tabernum.
IVY: Huh? But what does a tree have to do with a bunch of old advisors?
Lady G: You made a theory just now with the Blythedust, did you not?
IVY: The Blythedust... ?
...Wait, you mean... You think there's a spirit living in the Goddess Tree?
Lady G: It is a surprising and daunting discovery, but yes, that is our theory.
Furthermore, we believe that spirit was... *is*? one of the Tabernum!
IVY: Whaaaaat? Wait, but that means--
Lady G: It means the Baron tried to silence a voice of the Tabernum!
Please, Ivy. It is *extremely* important that this matter stay between us!
I will reconvene with Old Thomas. For now, just... do not speak of it.
Ivy>Wow, I can't believe this? My head is spinning!
The Baron's a jerk alright, but to *This*? It's too much! What's going on?
A7. A Second Opinion - Contemplate the Tabernum
(What is the Baron so concerned about?)
Ivy>Gosh, this is going to be hard! I made a promise, though... !
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The Tabernum Connection (Part B)
Male Faerie: Well *that* took long enough!
Ruler: Whoa! What? Who are you?
Male Faerie: The name's Preedle. You're the big cheese around here, huh?
Ruler: Sure, you could say that. I haven't seen you around before...
Preedle: Maybe not, but I've been here! I'm just good at hidin' ...
...and you lot are *awful* at lookin?!
Ruler: Huh? What do you mean?
Preedle: You lot keep fumbling? around with flowers all day!
You didn't *really* think you could lure a Blythe same as a Glimmer, did you?
Ruler: Er...
Preedle: Sheesh! It's no wonder you humans keep trampling over the rest of us!
Ruler: Hey, we're trying our best! We don't exactly have much information to work with.
Preedle: ...Fair. Alright, I'll tell ya what. I like what I've seen of you lot so far.
BUT... before I trust you with my sister, show me you can handle it.
Ruler: That sounds fair enough. What would you like us to do?
Preedle: See, unlike those Glimmer twits, we Blythes are all about animals.
Show me you know how to take good care of animals, *then* we'll talk about sis!
Ruler: I've got just the person for the job!
Ivy>The Blythe Faeries have been here the whole time? I wish they woulda spoken up sooner!
Oh well. Proving our trustworthiness will be easy as Skunku-pie!
B1. It's About Time - level 5 Farmhouses are spacious, and well-equipped!
We're very attentive of *all* our citizens!
Ivy>All done! How'd we do?
Preedle: Well, I'll say this--you lot certainly know your stuff!
Ruler: We have Ivy to thank for that. She's an expert in animal care!
IVY: Aw, shucks! I'm just happy to help out!
Preedle: Ivy, huh? Nice to meet ya!
Ruler: So, Preedle. How can we help?
Our top priority right now is getting your sister out of that tree!
Preedle: Right! Let's start with showing me what you all have so far.
We've been looking for Fwipple for *months*!
How'd you know she was in that tree?
IVY: Lady Greselda and I ran some tests on dust we found from the Goddess Tree.
The results of the tests were this--a Blythe Gem!
Preedle: A what? Let me see it, let me se it!!!
Preedle>Wow! It's been a long time since I last saw a Blythe Gem!
Quick, take me to the Goddess Tree! I have to see this for my own eyes!
B2. Preedle of Blythewood - give Preedle the Blythe Gem ('I need to... ah... test it, too..'?)
Examine the Goddess Tree ('My flutter, it's really here!')
Preedle>I don't know how you all managed it, but it really is the Goddess Tree!
Hang on, Fwipple, we're coming for ya! (collect the Faerie Bulb)
Lady G: You must be the little pixie who's been snooping about the kingdom?
Preedle: And I'm guessing you're the with who made the Blythe Gem?
Lady G: Indeed. I do not suppose you have any theories on how to release your sister?
Preedle: Maybe. This situation's tough... Those Glimmers sure are crafty!
The thing is, we gotta be careful not to hurt the Goddess Tree in the process.
Lady G: Hmm, I see... Yes, that is quite the difficult conundrum.
IVY: I might know something we can try! Belladonna does it to extract Life Essence.
Preedle: Of course! Yeah! Extract Charms!
Lady G: We could try that, but a faerie is a very different thing from a Life Essence.
Preedle: You're right. It'll leave Fwipple really tired once we get here out...
IVY: Well *that's* easy enough to fix! We'll prepare a place for her to recuperate!
It'll take a long time to find the right components anyway.
Lady G: It is your decision to make, Young Ruler. Does all of this sound reasonable?
Ruler: It's as good a place to start as any.
Sabina and I will prepare something while you all hunt down the components.
Sabina>Ohh, this sound like fun!
My stories describe faerie homes all the time. I cannot wait to build one of our own!
B3. Magic Collaboration! There's a Faerie Bulb in you inventory! Place it in your kingdom.
Sabina>This shape will aid in protecting our faerie friend from further harm.
Now, to adequately furnish it...
Queen Ivinea: Well, well. It seems I was right to heed my maids' warnings...
Ruler: Queen Ivinea? Isn't this a surprise. To what do we owe the pleasure?
Queen Ivinea: You dare feign ignorance? I know you have been tampering with the Goddess Tree.
Ruler: That's right! We know there's a Blythe Faerie trapped in that tree.
Queen Ivinea: ...Pardon? Just how, exactly, would a faerie get trapped in a tree?
And why is a Blythe Faerie in Glimmerwood, to begin with?
Ruler: I wasn't going to ask. Our first priority here is to free that faerie.
Queen Ivinea: You would do well to stay out of Faerie affairs, Young Ruler.
We have been at this for many ages. It would be unwise to involve you and yours.
Ruler: That may be, but the people of this land stand up for each other, no matter what!
Queen Ivinea: If that is the path you wish to walk, I cannot stop you. But, be advised:
There are some things best left alone, and some bridges which cannot be rebuilt.
We shall see how this course of action fares, Young Ruler.
*Queen Ivinea departs*
Sabina: Queen Ivinea looked quite displeased with us...
IVY: I'll say. What do you think she meant with that stuff about bridges?
Lady G: Is it not obvious? We are being threatened.
Ruler: Maybe, maybe not. She could be talking about any number of alliances.
Sabina: Is it really so bad to want to help everyone?
Faeries are supposed to be kind...
Lady G: This is not one of your storybooks, child. Queen Ivinea is correct.
We know not the strings we are pulling with our meddling.
Thurston: That does not mean we should sit idly by whilst another suffers!
Ruler: Well put, Sir Thurston. We won't be bullied out of doing the right thing!
IVY: Yeah, that's right! We're friends to everyone around here!
Thurston: ...even *trolls*!
Lady G: Very well, but let us not go forth blindly. We should all prepare for the worst.
Faeries can be a dangerous enemy...
Thurston>Worse than trolls? I doubt that!
How can something so small be worse than something so brutish as a troll?
Should so "fierce some" an enemy come your way, My Liege, you have my sword on your side!
B4. Faerie Discontent - upgrade Faerie Bulb to Lv.2(How do we furnish it for a Faerie's tastes?)
"Accompany me to the Tavern, My Liege!" (De-stress over some Rooty Beers)
Thurston>Take it from a knight--there is nothing like a few Rooty Beers to calm the nerves, My Liege!
Preedle: Hey. Uhh... I just wanted to say thanks.
Y'know, for stickin' up for me and Fwipple like that.
Ruler: Of course! It's just like I said--we help *everyone* around here.
Preedle: So, yah. Um. About that?
Ruler: Queen Ivinea and the Glimmer Faeries may be... difficult, at times...
But that doesn't mean we shouldn't help them if we can.
Preedle: I know you mean well, but those glimmers just *can't* be trusted!
We Blythes have tried, over and over. It's only ever landed us in trouble!
Ruler: I'm not saying we should aid them blindly...
...but, at the very least, we need to try to stay on good terms with them.
Preedle: You humans are *way* too trusting. It'll land you in trouble, y'know!
Ruler: Let's just focus on freeing your sister. We can worry about politics later.
Preedle>I really appreciate your help.
I just don't think you should be giving those Glimmers a single hoot!
Ah well, it's *your* kingdom...
B.5 For Glimmer Or Blythe? upgrade the Faerie Bulb to Lv.3
(Let's grow plenty of plants to burrow in!?
Preedle>Just cuz we prefer animals doesn't mean we don't like blossoms, y'know!
We're just not obsessed, like the Glimmers.
Sabina: ...
Preedle: ...Whatcha lookin' at, lady?
Sabina: Ah! Sorry, I just... You look very different from the Glimmer Faeries!
Preedle: Of course I do! I'm a Blythe Faerie!
Sabina: My apologies, I did not mean to offend! I am just curious, is all.
Preedle: It's alright. We Blythes aren't as showy as the Glimmers.
Sabina: You all truly are quite different! More so than my tales led me to believe.
Preedle: Stories are just stories, lady. The real thing is always more complicated!
Take you, for example. You got a name?
Sabina: I am Princess Sabina! 'Tis a pleasure to meet you!
Preedle: So, Sabina, Ivy, Thurston... There's all kinds of humans!
Well, us faeries are just the same. Er, different.
You know what I mean.
Sabina: Yes, I do. I had not thought of it that way.
I suppose, just as with humans, faeries have their own conflicts of interest...
Preedle: Oh, do we! A feud between faerie clans can go on for decades!
Sabina: Is it truly so difficult for people to just be at peace with one another?
Preedle: Meh. Everyone has their own goals and aspirations.
A kerfuffle here-and-there is to be expected!
Sabina: But things would be so much nicer if we got along with each other!
If we help each other reach our goals, everyone can live happily ever after!
Preedle: I admit, it *would* be pretty nice if things ever came to be that way.
I wouldn't hold my breath, though.
Sabina>Our Young Ruler works hard every day to foster the kind of world I dream of!
I am confident we will get there, one day. It may just take a while...
B6. Of Faeries And Humans - upgrade the Faerie Bulb to Lv.4(The plants are almost done!)
Sabina>I am so excited! I hope Fwipple enjoys the home we built for her!
IVY: Good news, everyone!
Ruler: What's up, Ivy?
IVY: I heard back from Belladonna about the components for the Extract Charm!
We only need a few things, but they're pretty hard to find.
Ruler: I guess we better get started, then. Where are we headed?
IVY: There's a few different places, but they're all pretty far away.
OT: It sounds like we will be needing the assistance of our trusty knights!
Thurston: Our swords are ready, My Liege!
Ruler: It's not your swords I'm worried about. It's your bellies!
Thurston: ...Ah, yes. We will need adequate provisions if we are to travel!
IVY: Just leave it to me! I'll have everything cooked and ready in no time!
Ivy>We're going to need a lot of food to keep the knights going!
B7. Pre-emptive Provisions - prepare Feasts(Any Feast will do!)
- upgrade the Faerie Bulb to Lv.5(Time for the final touch--a bit of magic!)
Ivy>Whew, that was a lot of cooking!
The Blythewood Faeries, Part 2
Reach far and wide across the lands! I know everything we need is out there, somewhere.
Valiant knights, ready thy swords! Anything which impedes our way must be stopped!
Let no cave, no desert, no jungle stop us from saving our friend!
Ruler: Alright, Ivy! All the food is prepared for our knights. Where are they headed?
IVY: According to Belladonna, the Extract Charm is comprised of three pieces:
First, a Life Crystal, to protect the essence we're extracting.
Second, a Glass Chamber, to catch the essence as it's being extracted.
Third, a Vine Braid, to ring the Extract Charm and contain the essence.
Ruler: Sounds straightforward enough!
Preedle: It had better be! This is my sister we're talkin' about, not some silly essence!
Ruler: Don't worry, Preedle, we'll take extra care!
Fwipple is in good hands.
Lady G: Let's not get too ahead of ourselves. We still need to find the components.
*Then* we can worry about crafting the pieces-- and the charm--properly!
Thurston: Just leave the finding to us, your loyal knights, My Liege!
IVY: We have a lot of searching to do! The components are in really tough places.
OT: Describe the places to me, Miss Ivy. I shall map them out for our noble knights!
Ivy>Alright, listen up! We need an Unrefined Life Crystal from the Dark Caves,
White Sand from the Desert Sands, and Wild Vines from the Feral Lands.
#1 Charm Checklist-Find Unrefined Life Crystal, White Sand, Wild Vines
Thurston: Ah, My Liege!
Ruler: What's up, Sir Thurston? Did you find something?
Thurston: The Dark Caves' dank caverns were treacherous,
but we have emerged triumphant!
Behold, an Unrefined Life Crystal!
Preedle: Ooo! Yes, that's perfect! So pure, so vibrant!
Ruler: Great! Let's take it over to the Magic Forge right away!
Preedle>BE careful with that Life Crystal!
We need it to make sure Fwipple makes it through unharmed!
1a. A Jewel of Life - to the Magic Forge! (Make the Life Crystal)
Preedle>The Life Crystal is ready to go!
Thurston: I have returned, My Liege!
Ruler: Great! How did it go?
Thurston: The Desert Sands' scorching dunes proved difficult to cross, but lo!
I present you with this White Sand!
Lady G: Hmm... The grain of this sand is fine, and quite delicate. This should suffice.
Ruler: Good work, Sir Thurston! The Potion Shop can take it from here!
Lady G>It may not seem like much, but the Glass Chamber is a vital element of the Extract Charm.
Where else would we catch... whatever her name is?
1b. A Barrier of Glass - make a Glass Chamber (The Potion Shop can make this for us!)
Lady G>There. A perfect Glass Chamber.
Thurston: I am back to report, My Liege!
Ruler: I'm all ears! Any luck?
Thurston: We were nearly lost in winding forest of the Feral Lands, but here we stand!
Please accept these Wild Vines.
IVY: Ah, they're nice and lush, with a healthy skin!
Ruler: The knights have done excellently! We'll take these right to the Workshop!
Ivy>A good plant goes a long way towards ensuring magic charms do their work successfully!
...Not that I doubt the Extract Charm will work!
1c. A Cord of Vines - To the Workshop! (craft a vine braid)
Ivy>All done with the Vine Braid! Isn't it pretty?
Ivy>That's all the components! Now to craft the pieces of the Extract Charm!
IVY: All the pieces are here! Now, there's only one thing left to do...
Preedle: Yeah! Let's get to work on that Extract Charm!
Lady G: A task of such importance should be handled by an expert. Allow me.
Preedle: Huh? Hey, it's *my* sister! C'mon, Grizzy! Let me help!
IVY: I'd like to help too, if I can... !
Lady G: Tch... Fine. But *be careful*!
One mistake could have vital consequences for...
Preedle: Fwipple. All the more reason for me to keep an eye on things!
IVY: I'll take care of the pieces until you're ready for them, Lady Greselda.
Lady G: Alright, I think this will work. Shall we begin?
Lady G>Everyone did a fine job creating our three pieces,
but now it is time for the tricky part!
It will take a lot of care and expertise to bind these three pieces together
to form the Extract Charm!
2. A Faerie's Charm (Complete the Extract Charm in the Faerie Workshop!)
Lady G>Our job is done! The Extract Charm is complete!
Preedle: Well? Is it done? Is it ready yet?
Lady G: Impatient little thing, are you not?
Preedle: Can a blame me? Fwipple's stills tuck in that tree!
Lady G: Fwipple will be just fine. The Extract Charm is complete.
IVY: Hooray! It came out great, Lady Greselda!
Ruler: Good work! Are we ready to try it out on the Goddess Tree?
Lady G: Indeed. Thought I would prefer to do so myself...
...I think it would be best if we allowed Preedle this task.
Preedle: Huh? You're not gonna make me fight for it?
Lady G: Believe it or not, I take no pleasure in aggravating others.
I merely strive for utmost quality in all things, and... well...
Preedle: Alright, alright already! Don't spoil a good thing!
Let's just take the Extract Charm over to the Goddess Tree and free Fwipple!
Preedle>Hang in there, Fwipple! We're comin' for ya!!!
3. Freedom For Fwipple -give Preedle the Extract Charm
(We'll let Preedle take it from here!)
Use the Extract Charm on the Goddess Tree
(Visit the tree until Fwipple emerges!)
Preedle>It worked! Fwipple!!!
Preedle: Fwipple! Fwipple, can you hear me? Are you alright?
Fwipple: Ugh... Preedle? Is... Is that you? What happened... ?
Preedle: Those Glimmer brutes trapped you in the Goddess Tree!
It's alright, though. We're among friends! These people helped free ya!
Fwipple: Friends... ? Wha... ?
Ruler: She looks really exhausted, Preedle. Let's let her rest a bit.
We can introduce her to everyone after she's spent some time in the Faerie Bulb!
Preedle: Yeh, good thinkin'. C'mon, Fwipple, let's get you to --
Queen Ivinea: You have made a grave mistake, Young Ruler.
Ruler: Queen Ivinea!
Queen Ivinea: It seems you did not heed my warnings. We will not take this insult lightly!
Preedle: Aw, shove off it, ya old grump!
Queen Ivinea: I... I beg your pardon?! How dare you!
Preedle: I ain't scared of you, Ivinea! These people were just tryina help Fwipple!
Queen Ivinea: In doing so, they have trampled upon our alliance!
Any who associate themselves with Blythewood shall not do so with Glimmerwood!
Preedle: Who would wanna associate with such meanies anyway?
Do what ya like with your Glimmers, but these folks have Blythewood behind 'em!
Queen Ivinea: Is that supposed to be a threat? The Blythewood Faeries are a clan in shambles.
Meanwhile, the Glimmerwood clan thrives, finding new, powerful allies by the day.
In any case, my quarrel here is not with you--it is with the child.
Ruler: "Child," huh?
Queen Ivinea: You are no ruler of mine.
Luckily for you, however, I have decided to free you of your dire boar plight.
Ruler: Really? Wow, uh... Thanks?
Queen Ivinea: Do not thank me. This is done not for your benefit,
but for Blythewood's detriment.
Ruler: Look, I'm sure we can find some way to resolve this.
If we just work together--
Queen Ivinea: The harm has already been done!
I bid you refrain from doing any more, lest you make matters worse.
Ruler: Harm? I don't understand! We didn't--
Queen Ivinea: Good bye, child of Glimmerwood.
Preedle>Who does that dustbag think she is, sayin' you all "harmed" someone?
It just don't make any sense! I think I'd like to know more about these
"powerful allies" of theirs, too...
4. A Faerie-ful Queen - Make sure the Faerie Bulb is fully upgraded!
Let's focus on helping Fwipple recover, for now... Inform Kaz.
Preedle>The Glimmer Faeries might be mad at ya, but you still have us Blythes at your side!
Although this ends Blythewood Faeries Part 2
we have unlocked a new Adventure: Envoy to the Fur Burrow.
Look forward to the next installment & meeting the dire boar Leader...
Sir Piggleworth's Worth
Preamble:
Ever wonder how the Baron has so many truffles? Well, wonder no more!
We have a feeling it's all thanks to Sir Pigglesworth!
Wait, if it is because of Sir Pigglesworth, why does he always call him a useless truffle hunter?
Help Ivy and Old Thomas find out why the Baron is so cruel to Sir Pigglesworth!
Introduction:
Did you hear? The Baron has been bragging to everyone
That Sir Hamlet is the secret to his endless supply of truffles!
Poor Sir Hamlet, he doesn't look very happy being around
The Baron. Complete Sir Pigglesworth's Worth to rescue
Sir Hamlet from the Baron!
Royal Proclamation!
The Baron: Sir Pigglesworth ran away from us!
Complete the Sir Pigglesworth's Worth event to find out what happened!
Prologue:
Has anyone seen Sir Pigglesworth? Any ideas where he might be?
Maybe he's frightened? Let's do everything we can to comfort him!
Even pigs could use a nice, warm welcome!
That will help him settle into his new home, I think!
Chapter 1
IVY: Sir Pigglesworth sure is afraid of everything!
I know he's a baby and all, but I don't think that's
the reason for why he is the way he is.
Maybe he's terrified of us because he thinks we're like the Baron?
Let's make him a good meal and take him out to play by the flowerbeds.
Oooh, building a home just for him wouldn't hurt either!
Sir Pigglesworth's Pen
1. Introduce Sir Pigglesworth to the other animals!
2. Feed Sir Pigglesworth harvest fresh corn!
3. Follow him around the flowers and trees! Play in the flowerbeds
Sir Pigglesworth's very own home, that's far, farrr, away from the Baron!
Ivy>Welcome to your new home, Sir Pigglesworth!
Chapter 2
Old Thomas: Sir Pigglesworth! Sir Pigglesworth?
Oh dear? has any one seen Sir Pigglesworth?
I am afraid he is not in the home we built for him...
Perhaps he ran off to play by the sunflowers?
We should as our neighbors if they have seen him,
and also have our knights be on the lookout for him
during their daily peace patrol through the Kingdom.
Where could he possibly be?
Sir Pigglesworth's Toy
1. Visit community Kingdoms and check their buildings for Sir Pigglesworth!
2. Perhaps he's hiding somewhere in our Kingdom? Check Kingdom Buildings
3. There he is... he caused quite the damage at the Marketplace... Pay for Damages.
Sir Pigglesworth loves to play in the sunflower fields.
What do you want to name your sunflower toy?
OT>Sir Pigglesworth caused quite the damage at the Marketplace?
perhaps this sunflower toy will keep him at home and happy.
Chapter 3
The Baron: Bahaha, I heard that useless piglet caused quite the mess at the Marketplace.
I knew Sir Pigglesworth was never going to be a truffle hunter the day
I saw him chasing butterflies in my royal sunflower garden...
thinking about the gold I spent on him makes my blood boil!
Bah! Well, that is none of my concern now--thank the heavens!
Now he is yours to feed and care for! I am a gracious Ruler after all.
And I know that you earn peasant wages,
I shall gift you a feeding trough to ease your expenses on caring for that pig.
Sir Pigglesworth's Trough
1. Sir Pigglesworth looks pretty down... these Fresh Strawberries should cheer him up!
2. Follow him around flowers, mushrooms, and trees!
3. Let's build a feeding trough! (From Ornate Beams)
Reach in for a delicious, bright red apple for Sir Pigglesworth!
The Baron>Bahaha, he will eat away all of your gold and not a truffle in return!
Chapter 4
IVY: D'aww, there, there.
You're perfect just the way you are, Sir Pigglesworth!
Don't listen to the Baron, or anything he has to say.
Hey, where are you going? You don't have to run away from us!
We're not like the Baron. Come on, slow down!
Quick, follow that piggy before he causes more destruction in the Kingdom!
Sir Pigglesworth's Find
1. Sir Pigglesworth! Wait up! Where is he going? Clear trees
2. I don't think he's running away from us. Hey, slow down! Clear debris.
3. I think he found something! What's there? Clear rock outcroppings.
Find 10,000 coins & 20 Gems!
Ivy>Whoa, how did you know this was buried here in the Glimmerwood?
Thank you, Sir Pigglesworth!
Chapter 5
The Baron: What?! That useless piglet uncovered *that* treasure chest in the woods?
Preposterous! Do not lie to me, child. That is an offence punishable by death!
No matter. As King, I declare that you return Sir Pigglesworth back to his rightful owner,
me, Baron Garland Pfefferknot.
Court? You are going to hold court against me, the King?
The heavens have eyes, I am unafraid of this foolishness.
I will require the finest during my stay on this farm you call a Kingdom.
The Truffle Trove.
1. Gather money to take him to court! 15 Gold Nuggets
2. From the Magic Garden collect 45 Magic Fruit
3. This is all the Baron eats. 70 Prime Cuts
4. The Baron won't give up! We need our neighbor's help! Gather 50 Written Testimonials.
Find a trove full of truffles!
The Baron>Whoa, how did you know this was buried here in the Glimmerwood?
Thank you, Sir Pigglesworth!
Chapter 6
IVY: This is weird. The Baron was suuuper insistent on getting Sir Pigglesworth back,
and now he doesn't even care.
I don't think losing the court case has anything to do with him giving up...
That's not like the Baron at all. Let's follow him and see what he's up to.
Sir Hamlet
1. Follow the Baron. Visit the farmhouses.
2. He sure is buying a lot of stuff at the Jewellers!
3.Confront the Baron at the Marketplace.
The Baron's new truffle hunting prize.
Good think that didn't last long! Welcome to our Kingdom Sir Hamlet.
Ivy>Good job, Sir Pigglesworth!
You rescued the adorable Sir Hamlet, Truffle Hunter in training!
Monster Hunt Season 2
The hunt begins anew!
Ready thy swords, brave kings and queens, and let us fell every beast within our lands!
Any foul creature which rears its ugly head shall be slain by our hands!
Do not show those monsters any mercy! Everyone... chaaaaaarge!!!
Old Thomas: Young Ruler! It seems the Trader Trolls are back in town!
Ruler: Oh? That's great news!
Thurston: The trolls are back?!
Ruler: Calm down, Sir Thurston, it's alright. We can trust these trolls!
Thurston: If you insist, My Liege... Still, I shall keep a wary eye upon them!
Ruler: Right... Anyway, let's go see what they have to trade!
OT>We should acquire tokens to trade!
1. Welcome Back, Trader Trolls! Collect 30 Tokens & complete any Token Trade
OT>Excellent work, Young Ruler!
But I wonder what *else* the Trader Trolls have to offer... ?
OT: Ah! It seems the Trader Trolls have brought with them a new commemorative statue!
Ruler: Cool! Think we'll be able to get this one, Sir Thurston?
Thurston: If 'tis My Liege's desire, my sword shall be at thy aid!
Just... let us be sure this statue 'tis not cursed?
Ruler: That again?
Thurston: Have you not heard the stories about the statues they gave out last season?
They say monsters have been lurking around them!
Ruler: Really? Huh, that's weird...
Alright, alright, we'll have Ivy check it out for curses.
Thurston: Very good, My Liege!
Thurston>Let us continue slaying monsters, My Liege!
2. A New Season, A New Statue!
Search everywhere! Where are they hiding?! Defeat 10 Monsters.
Thurston> What a display!
Your handiwork with a sword makes a knight proud to call you Ruler!
IVY: Hiya, Ruler! You needed me to do something for ya?
Ruler: The Trader Trolls are back, and they have a new statue for this season's hunt!
IVY: Ooo, cool!
Thurston: Does no one else fear the Trolls' treacherous tricks?
IVY: Why would we? They've never done anything bad to us!
Thurston: That is just a part of their scheme! Once they gain your trust... !
Ruler: Okay, Sir Thurston. We know how you feel about it, and we'll respect it.
Ivy, would you mind checking out the statue for curses?
IVY: For you and Sir Thurston? Of course!
Ivy>I'll check the statue soon as we have it!
3. Troll Curses? Let's just stick to monsters. Defeat 25 Monsters.
Ivy>Everything looks good to me!
Enjoy this season's statue without fear, Ruler!
Season 2 Slayer Statue
A gift from the Trader Trolls, in honor of your superior displays of battle prowess!
Awarded from completing the Season 2 Monster Hunt.
Trick-or-Treat Part 1
Once a year, the whole kingdom dresses up in spooktacular costumes, and children visit door-to-door. Rife with tricks and treats alike, this holiday is a kingdom favorite! People put out their best--worst?--decorations to give their neighbors quite the fright! Hold out your bucket, and perhaps your terror will be rewarded with a delicious surprise? All the kingdom's children are eager and excited to brave the night and claim their prizes! Nightmares and ghouls, come on out--your time to shine has come!
Ruler: Hmm...
IVY: What's up? You look down.
Ruler: Oh, hey Ivy.
It's nothing. I've just been thinking about my parents again.
The Baron never said anything about them,
he just plopped me here all by myself.
IVY: I sure am glad we found you! We're real lucky you came around!
Ruler: I was thinking the same about you guys!
Without you and Old Thomas helping me out,
I would have been real lonely.
IVY: Aww, shucks. It was the least we could do after you helped us out!
Ruler: It still means a lot to me. And, I got to thinking...
What about others in the kingdom who are orphaned, like me?
IVY: Yeah... We try to provide for our citizens,
but we can't always get to everyone.
Old Thomas: I think I may have a solution to this problem, Young Ruler.
Ruler: Old Thomas! You have an idea for how to help the orphans?
OT: I was organizing my scrolls, and happened upon a few of interest.
Namely, construction plans for a kingdom Orphanage!
Ruler: What a great idea! How soon can we get started?
OT: Right away, Young Ruler!
OT>I am quite excited for this particular project!
By providing for our orphans, I think we will be making
our kingdom a much better place for everyone!
1.Giving Back - build an Orphanage. A home for all the kingdom's orphans!
OT>The children now have suitable shelter!
But what more can we add to it, I wonder... ?
IVY: Hooray! The orphans have a home now!
Ruler: It's good they have a roof over their heads, but can we make it more fun?
IVY: I bet the kids would love some space to play outside!
Ruler: That's a great idea!
Old Thomas, how would you suggest we go about this?
OT: I would advise we construct a fence to border the Orphanage's play area.
We can plan the playground's layout once this area has been established!
Ruler: Good thinking! In the meantime...
Ivy, can you prepare some meals for the orphans?
A big feast would be just the thing to herald their new playground!
But, the Orphanage probably doesn't have enough food for that just yet.
IVY: You got it! A big bounty of feasts should keep the kiddies sated until playtime!
Ivy>I'm so excited! Shelter is a necessity,
but an area to play and express yourself is important too!
2. Space to Play - Let's add a fence around the Orphanage!
And a nice little dessert to complete their meals!
Ivy>Now we can get started on the playground!
OT: Alright, I believe the Orphanage is now ready for us to plan its playground!
IVY: Hooray! Let's add a swing set, and a see-saw, and a slide, and a--
Ruler: Whoa, slow down, Ivy! We have a limited amount of space to work with!
IVY: Aww... We won't be able to fit everything?
Ruler: Well, maybe, maybe not. But we'll need to be careful with our planning!
OT: Let us work with the Orphanage staff to come up with the proper layout.
If we work with the, we just might be able to fit all that in.!
IVY: Alright! Let's go right away and get started!
Ivy>The kids at the Orphanage are going to love their new playground, I just know it!
3a. It's Play Time! Get Playground Blueprints from the Orphanage! (Upgrade to lv.3)
Time to build the playground!
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OT: Hmm?
Ruler: Is something wrong, Old Thomas?
OT: Oh, ah... Well, it seems my scrolls got a bit... shuffled, again.
Ruler: Uh-oh?
OT: Uh-oh indeed! The playground's blueprints are among my missing scrolls.
Luckily, most were stored alongside the rest of the Orphanage's plans.
Without the ones lost inside my house, however...
Ruler: I see. It may take us a while longer to finish the playground, huh?
OT: I fear so, Young Ruler.
Ruler: Well, we'll just have to do our best to find them!
OT: You are right! Let us send a missive to our neighboring kingdoms.
Perhaps they can aid us in our search?
OT>Where are those blueprints?
3b.Proper Planning - Do neighboring kingdoms have anyone to help us look?
Get Blueprint Searchers & search Old Thomas' House, they've got to be here somewhere...
OT>Ah, there they are!
OT: Excellent work, Young Ruler! The blueprints are here!
Ruler: Great! So we can use them for the playground?
OT: Almost. It seems they were a bit damaged...
Ruler: Oh, no...
OT: Not to worry! Fixing them will be a trivial thing. I shall restore them.
Stop by my house to pick them us as I finish them!
Ruler: Great! I'll check in later!
OT>Drop by my house, and I shall deliver the repaired Playground Blueprints!
3c.Old Thomas' Blueprints - Go pick up the repaired Playground Blueprints.
OT>Keep dropping by to collect more Playground Blueprints as I finish repairing them!
IVY: Hey there! You don't happen to have any craft paper lying around, do ya?
Ruler: Craft paper? What for?
IVY: I'm not sure. The people at the Orphanage just said they needed some!
Ruler: Alright. Well, I don't think I have any on me right now...
IVY: Well, what about the craftsmen? Think they could make some for us?
Ruler: Maybe! We'll need to gather the necessary supplies, though.
IVY: Don't worry, I know exactly what we need!
Ivy>We need wood and petals!
4a,Creepy Crafting - We'll need a lot of wood to make the paper! Collect from Sawmills.
Have Orange petals
Ivy>We have everything we need to make some Spooky Paper!
OT: The Glimmerbats are preparing to leave the Ancient Vaults!
Do you know what that means?
Ruler: I sure do! It means the time for Trick-or-Treating is right around the corner!
OT: Very good, Young Ruler!
IVY: The Orphanage was asking for Spooky Paper.
Maybe that's why?
OT: Ah, yes, of course! They must be preparing to decorate!
Ruler: That sounds like fun! We should definitely help them out!
IVY: Yeah! I have lots of ideas for how to decorate for this time of year!
Ruler: I don't doubt it!
OT: I am also excited by this prospect!
Let us go and see what we can do to help!
Ivy>I have so may ideas! Let's make some creepy spiders, and hang up some webs!
Oh, and we can use the Spooky Paper to make some garlands to decorate the fence!
4b. Tricks For Kids - Visit the Orphanage and get Spooky Paper. Let's decorate!
Ivy>It's looking spookier already! What else can we do... ?
IVY: Old Thomas! Can you do us a favor?
OT: I will certainly try. What is needed of me?
IVY: The Orphanage needs help coming up with some Spooky Paper!
Ruler: We gathered the materials to help out, but we don't have the recipe.
OT: I see! Yes, I can provide our Workshops with the instructions.
They will be ready to craft this paper of yours right away!
Ruler: Great! Thanks, Old Thomas!
Ivy>Let's go make ourselves some Spooky Paper!
4c. Spooky Paper Crafting - Head to the Workshop! Make some Spooky Paper
Ivy>This is perfect! Keep returning to the Workshop to make as much as you need!
Ruler: So, what should we do next?
IVY: What about some stuff to put up around the playground?
I bet they'd love a giant black cat to play with!
Ruler: Well, maybe not a *real* cat, but we can definitely make a decorative one!
What would we need to make something like that, Old Thomas?
OT: According to scroll H17, we can wrap leaves and petals with Spooky Fabric.
These can be strung together to make all manner of lawn creatures!
Ruler: Sounds like a plan! Where can we get some Spooky Fabric?
IVY: I could whip some up back home! But, I'll need a lot of Horse Hair.
Ruler: Well them it's a good thing we have a lot of horses!
Ivy>I'll need lots of Horse Hair!
5a. Fabric Financing - Tend Horses. Groom them to collect Horse Hair!
Give Horse Hair to Ivy, she needs a lot to make enough Spooky Fabric!
Ivy> Great! I'll get right to work on that Spooky Fabric!
Ruler: Will that be enough Horse Hair?
IVY: It sure will! It'll take me a while to make it all, but I have enough supplies!
Stop by my Hut later to pick the Spooky Fabric up as I make them!
Ruler: Great! I'll see you in a bit, Ivy!
Ivy>Just give me a bit, and I?ll have some Spooky Fabric ready for ya to pick up!
5b.Ivy's Fabric - Visit Ivy's Hut and Pick up the Spooky Fabric!
Ivy>Keep dropping by when you can to pick up more Spooky Fabric!
Ruler: The orphans are getting really excited for Trick-or-Treating!
OT: The whole kingdom is, I think!
Just a few finishing touches, and the Orphanage will be ready to take part!
IVY: Well what are we waiting for? Let's hurry up and finish decorating!
OT: I agree! Let us help the Orphanage get ready as swiftly as possible!
Then, all the orphans can take part in this fun time of the year!
Ruler: Agreed! The sooner we finish, the sooner they can all start Trick-or-Treating!
Ivy>With just a few more decorations, the Orphanage will be sufficiently spooky for this year's Trick-or-Treating event!
A few ghosts, glimmer bats, and balloons, alongside the lawn cat, should do it!
5c. Orphan Treats - Get Spooky Fabric from the Orphanage!
Make everything as spooky as possible! Are the kids ready to Trick-or-Treat?
Ivy>A fantastic effort, everyone!
The orphans have expressed their gratitude with some Dirt Pudding!
A deliciously creepy treat!
end of part 1
Trick-or-Treat Part 2
The time has come at last!Roam the kingdom,
door-to-door, and give each other a mighty fright!
Each and every household is stocked and ready to greet their costumed visitors!
Anyone can claim their sweet offerings, so long as those magic words are offered:
Trick or treat?!
OT: Alright, my friends! It is at last time for this year's Trick-or Treating!
IVY: Hooray! This is my favorite time of the year!
Creepy spiders, black cats! Orange leaves, and glimmer bats!
And, best of all... CANDY!
Ruler: Yeah! Old Thomas, help us make our plan of attack!
Who in the kingdom is participating this year?
OT: It is usually best to judge whether folks have finished decorating!
For now, it seems just Ivy and myself are ready for the event.
IVY: I was *born* ready!!!
OT: If you send your knights to the Ancient Vaults, they might find treats as well!
Ruler: I'll get them going soon!
In the meantime, you and Ivy are going to be seeing a lot of me!
OT: We would not have it any other way, Young Ruler!
Go out and have fun!
OT>If the Orphanage has reached Level 5, they will be giving out treats as well!
1. Tricks? Try the Ancient Vaults, or Old Thomas' House for Chocolate Cookies and
Ivy's Hut & Ancient Vaults for Gummy Worms.
OT>All those treats look delicious! May I have one... ?
Ruler: Chocolate Cookies and Gummy Worms! Delicious!
I think I'd get sick eating it all, though!
IVY: You know, these are the perfect ingredients for one of my favorite desserts?
Dirt Pudding!
Ruler: That... sounds disgusting...
IVY: Not *actual* dirt, silly! That's just what you call it!
It's chocolate pudding with cookie crumbles and chewy worms!
Ruler: Oh! Now *that* I could get behind!
IVY: Well what are you waiting for? Come on, let's go make some!
Ivy> Meet me in the Kitchens! We need some Chocolate Cookies, Gummy Worms, and some Sugar!
2. Treats? Trick-or Treat if you need more ingredients to make Dirt Pudding!
Ivy>Scrumptious!
Ruler: Wow, Ivy, this is amazing!
IVY: See? I told ya!
Ruler: You know, I bet the kids at the Orphanage would love some of this, too!
IVY: Ooo, you're right!
We're going to need to make *a lot* to feed everyone, though...
Ruler: I guess we know what that means, huh?
More Trick-or-Treating!!!
Ivy>Trick-or Treat all over the kingdom!
Let's get as many ingredients as possible so we can share!
3. We Choose Treats! Feed 55 Dirt Pudding to the Orphanage kids!
<congrats dialog will go here
IVY: Some of the townspeople are ready to Trick-or-Treat, now!
Let's go pay them a visit!
Ivy>Trick or Treat
3a. Cottage Treats - Here's hoping they have lots of goodies!
(visiting 3 Cottages)
Ivy>Yay! Don't forget to keep visiting Cottages to collect more treats!
OT: It seems the farmers will be joining in on the trick-or-treating!
Let us bring the festivities right to their doorsteps!
OT>Trick or Treat
3b. Farm Tricks- We still need more treats!
(visiting 3 Farmhouses)
OT>Delicious! We should keep visiting until we get all the ingredients we need!
Trick-or-Treat Part 3
Candy isn't the only thing we love about this time of the year!
Ordinary dress just won't do for this occasion - oh no!
Scaring our friends and neighbors calls for something special...
Time to get out your creepiest crafts, your spookiest accessories!
Ultimate scaring comes from expertly composed outfits.
Might your garb be terrifying enough for this year's festivities?
Entertain us with your most frightful attires of years past!
IVY: Aaahh! Have you seen all the costumes people are putting together?
Ruler: Yeah! They all look great! And scary, too!
IVY: We should dress up, too!
Ruler: Great idea! What should we dress up as, though?
IVY: Hmm... Well, let's start with seeing what supplies we have lying around.
Maybe we'll be able to come up with something based on that?
Ruler: Good idea! Let's get to work!
Ivy>Let's start off with some colourful petals!
We can get them from flowers and plants all over the kingdom!
1. What To Wear, What To Wear?! Try looking in Old Logs and Fern Patches for Red Petals;
check in Bushes and Iceland Poppies for White Petals!
Ivy>This is great! These will add some really pretty colors to our costumes!
Ruler: Alright, Ivy! What next?
IVY: Hmm... Well, if we get some water, we can turn some of these petals into dyes.
Ruler: Good thinking! I guess that means we'll need something to dye, right?
IVY: Yup! We can gather wool from our stables and sheeps!
Ruler: Is there anything else we can add to the cloth to make it more interesting... ?
IVY: How about... some seeds? We can paint them with the dyes if we like!
Ruler: Perfect! Alright, let's go see what we can gather!
Ivy>With enough things to dye, and colors to dye with, we can make any costume we like!
2. Costume Cosmetics - get Wool from Stables & Sheep;
visit Ivy's Hut or Magic Garden for Pile of Seeds; check wells and ponds for Water!
Ivy>This is great! I think I've got the perfect idea for our costumes!
Ruler: You look like you've got an idea.
IVY: I do! We'll both need to share the same costume, though.
Ruler: Interesting... Okay, well what is it?
IVY: If we get some wood for structure and some stone for the teeth and spines...
...we can be a ferocious dragon!
Ruler: Ooo! Like those costumes with one person up front and one person in back?
IVY: Yeah, exactly!
Ruler: I like it! But... I get to be the person in front!
And we'll need something to make our scales really shine!
IVY: Okay, I'll take the rear. For the scales, how about some silver ore?
Ruler: Perfect!
Let's hurry and gather everything--we don't have much time left!
Ivy>Wow, you're right! And we still need time to put the costume together!
If we make it, though, it'll be the coolest costume in all the kingdom!
3. What Sharp Teeth You Have! - find Silver Ore in the sparkling mines;
get the wood from chopping down trees; get some stone from mining rocks!
Ivy>We made it, just in time!
Hooray!!!
The Barons Game Tent & The Cabbage Hut
The Baron's Game Tent
Ruler: (Oh no, doesn't he ever stay in the castle?)
The Baron: Good news, peasants!
I have created a fun game to improve your dreary lives!
IVY: Ooo, I love games! How do you play?
Baron: It is simple!
You just take these crowns and throw them at figurines of my regal face.
If you crown the Baron, you win!
IVY: Ugh. Leave it to you to ruin games.
Baron: I do not require your approval, only your obedience.
Now have fun! I command it.
...
IVY: Figures. We get a new game to play with,
and it's about the Baron and his stupid crown!
Ruler: Well, he commanded us to have fun, didn't he?
We just need to change his game into something everyone can enjoy!
Ivy>How are we going to make a game with the Baron that's fun?
1. Crowning Achievement - 500 coin buys the Barons Game Tent in the Market!
Yeah right. Like we are going to play a game where we crown The Baron!
Ivy>Gross, there's pictures of the Baron everywhere in here.
IVY: Wait until you see the improvements I made to the Baron's game!
Rulers: Um, there's still an awful lot of Baron faces in here.
What's the improvement?
IVY: Before, you had to toss crowns at the Baron to make him King.
Now, you toss rotten cabbages! Here, watch!
*SPLAT*
And the best part is, each time you hit the Baron, you get a prize!
There's even some nifty Grand Prizes I made that
will help spruce up the kingdom!
Ruler: That sounds amazing!
So, you have any more of those rotten cabbages?
IVY: Oh, I've got loads. This game will keep me occupied for a looong time.
Ivy>Here you go. Now take aim, and don't be afraid to recall throw those cabbages hard.
2. My Cabbages! - throw rotten cabbages in The Baron's Tent!
Aim at The Baron, tap a face to toss a rotten cabbage at it! Win a prize for each face you hit!
Find all 6 unique prizes to win a Grand Prize!
Ivy>Three Splats in a row! You've got quite an arm!
Great Find! Look at all the prizes you won!
Come back to win some more awesome prizes!
The Baron: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS ABSURDITY!
Ruler: (Looks like the Baron found out about our game.
Quick, act nonchalant!)
IVY: Whatever do you mean? I'm acting nonchalant.
Ruler: (Smooth.)
Baron: Why are you miscreants throwing cabbages at my loveable likeness instead of crowns?!
IVY: Well, no one was having fun with your version of the game.
Ruler: You *did* command us to have fun, after all.
Are you saying we shouldn't obey your orders?
Baron: ...
IVY: I wonder what other commands we're supposed to ignore.
Baron: No! I--er, fine. You can keep this... game.
As long as you respect the chain of command!
Ruler: Of course, your worship.
Ruler & Ivy: (Hahahahaha!)
Ivy>Well, I'm out of cabbages for today.
You can buy more now, but I'll be restocked tomorrow.
3. Splat The Rat - throw more rotten cabbages
(Come back tomorrow to get 3 more cabbages!)
Ivy>Come back soon for more cabbages!
The Baron's Game Tent: Released - April 15, 2015 (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?80727-The-Baron-s-Game-Tent-amp-Daily-Market-Goals-(IOS-1-3-only))
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The Cabbage Hut
Royal Proclamation!
New Item: Cabbage Hut!
Drops 1 FREE Rotten Cabbage every Day!
Save them up to guarantee you always earn the grand prize
In the Baron's Game Tent!
IVY: Hah! Our version of the Baron's game tent is a hit!
The Baron actually believed his game was going to be fun.
Ruler: Your version is definitely more fun.
Though the smell of rotten cabbages is kinda gross.
IVY: Oh. Yeah, I've been making them near our farmhouses.
Ruler: ...
We should probably move that production far,
far away from where we keep our fresh food.
IVY: Right-o!
Ivy>The smell *is* pretty bad. Ok. Really Bad.
A specialized house just to produce and store these
throwing-at-the-Baron-cabbages will be perfect.
1. Spoiled Rotten - 450gems buys Cabbage Hut from the Market!
OT: Ah! There you are! Good news, everyone.
Ruler: What's the good news, Old Thomas?
OT: The citizens are much happier
now that the rotten cabbage production is far away.
Ruler: I'm glad to hear the people are happier.
IVY: And that happiness will DOUBLE when
they throw one of these at the Baron!
OT: Oh dear... I do wish we could all get along.
Ruler: Me too. I guess until the Baron changes,
we can have a little fun.
Ivy>No point in trying to fix what we can/t fix!
Let's enjoy ourselves and have some fun.
I bet you this next shot is going to land on the
"how could you feed me this horrendous from farm-to-table food?!"
2. Boom! Headshot! Throw some rotten cabbages
What did you win at the Baron's Game Tent?
Cabbage Hut - Update October 15, 2015 (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?85528-Castle-Story-10-15-15-iOS-Update-Cabbage-Hut-GEM-PURCHASE)
The Barons Royal Pets
The Baron: Hello, hello... friend!
Ruler: ... That never sounds good.
We paid our taxes for the month, why are you back here?
Baron: Nonsense! Why must you be so combative?
I order you to change your peasant mindset!
Ruler: Oh geeze. Fine. How can we help you?
Baron: I come with a proposal!
A *generous* deal even you would kneel for!
My precious Charles is now a proud father of 5 adorable puppies!
And/or
My precious Nadine is now a proud mother of 5 adorable kittens!
Baron: Since you could never afford a royal pet of the highest breed, I am willing to part with one.
Under one condition? I need these items immediately!
Do it fast and I will reward you.
Baron>Load the caravan with goods.
Once all the contents are loaded you will receive money in exchange for your goods!
1. The Baron's Royal Pet - load caravan
Baron>As promised, here is the pet.
Update October 23,2015 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?85743-New-Royal-Pets-(3-days-timer)-IOS)
Monster Hunt - Season 3
It's hunting season again!
Slay monsters to earn this season's statue!
Thurston: My Liege! Are you prepared for this season's hunt?
Ruler: Hunting season already, huh? I guess I'm as ready as ever!
Thurston: Excellent! Let us therefore be off to--
Ruler: The Trade Wagon!
Thurston: Ah... Er... If My Liege insists...
Ruler: Come on, let's just see what they brought this time!
Thurston>If it please you... Very well, My Liege.
1. Seasonal Trading - fight monsters & visit the trade wagon
Thurston>These goods don't *look* cursed...
Oh no, is that yet another statue?
Ruler: Check it out, Sir Thurston! The Trader Trolls have a new statue for this season!
Thurston: I do not understand your excitement over these statues, My Liege.
Ruler: It's just a bit of good fun, is all!
If we're going to hunt, we may as well collect something for our efforts, right?
Thurston: I... I suppose... But, why does it have to be from the Trolls?
Ruler: Old Thomas tells me hunting plays a large role in Troll culture.
Whether we like them or not, we should learn about the cultures of our neighbors!
Thurston: Very well, My Liege. Let us win you that statue!
Thurston>For My Liege, I will be open-minded!
2. Troll Cultures - defeat monsters
Thurston>It is not so hard to endure the Trolls, if I focus on the hunt!
Thurston: Good show, My Liege! We should have you that statue in no time at all!
Ruler: Thanks for all your help, Sir Thurston!
I know it's not easy for you to accept the Trolls.
Thanks for trying your best!
Thurston: Anything for My Liege! As stated in the Knight's Code, Rule 413:
Thy Liege's desires be thy own - even should they involve Trolls!
Thurston>Let us get back to the hunt, My Liege!
3. For My Liege! - Let's just stick to monsters
Thurston: It is done! This season's statue is yours at last!
Update November 05, 2015 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?86148-Castle-Story-11-05-Update-Monster-Hunt-Season-3) (Optional)
Thankful Mystery Dinner (punctuation Edit required
Who stole the legendary Princess Lorelei's Sapphire?
You're Invited!
Attend the Thankful Mystery Dinner Party to find out
who stole Princess Lorelei's Sapphire!
Ivy: Look! I just got this from our carrier pigeon!
My big sis Belladonna is visiting for the holidays!
I can?t wait for her to visit and see the Glimmerwoods.
So? one problem. My big sis is really particular.
I need to go over my checklist of things she expects...
or else it won?t be pretty!
Purple silk bedding? Check.
Skunkupie and whipped cream? Check.
Fun holiday gathering activity? Che-- Oh no?
... do we have a fun activity planned for dinner?
Now that I think of it, we really had a quiet holiday dinner last year...
I know! Let?s have a mystery dinner party!
That will really blow her away!
Let?s send out some party invitations!
Chapter 1
Every cottage will receive and invite!
Invite important officials! Issue a royal statement(to the market)
Ask farmers about supply. Get confirmations from your neighbors!
Old Thomas: This is quite exciting!
Do you remember ever participating in a mystery dinner?
Ah... well, I am certain you will enjoy what Miss Ivy is planning.
... Oh dear, these mysteries usually involve a murder...
Hopefully Miss Ivy plans the story around something more cheerful
for the holidays. Oh no! Not a real murder!
During the dinner we pretend to be a made up character
where we figure out who murdered one of the guests.
Until Miss Ivy reveals the mystery theme,
shall we prepare the dinner menu and the grand hall?
Chapter 2
The chefs need this essential ingredient!
We need flowers to decorate the Kingdom! To the Conservatory!
Prepare the party place.
IVY: Thank you for helping me with the food preparations!
The menu looks tasty. My big sis will be thrilled for sure.
And speaking of thrills. I got some for you, too! I decided on the theme!
Since it is the holidays... and everybody loves something shiny...
the mystery is going to be around the disappearance of the Princess Lorelei's Sapphire!
Now is a great time to figure out costumes.
Chapter 3
Use Rope for props and costumes!
A touch of Lumin Essence glow!
Everyone looks fiercer in yellow!
Defeat monsters for these Fur!
The Baron: Dinner party?!
My fool of a servant most likely lost *my* invitation.
Incompetent fool.
Well? Where is the coveted Princess Lorelei's Sapphire?
Give it to me! What do you mean this is not the real jewel?
Why would you--ah... How could I forget?
Playing make believe Lords and Ladies is the favorite pastime of peasants.
What a waste of my time!
Since I made the trip to the wastes of the Glimmerwoods,
I will stay and participate in this mystery dinner of yours.
It is the least your King can do to help improve your tragic role-playing of high society.
Let me show you how to be REAL Lords and Ladies.
Chapter 4
The Baron needs help with his costume!
(golden nugget, light armor, longsword)
He decided on his character... and he is a King... wow (tic)
IVY: Ready to start? Pick a card and don?t tell anyone what you got!
If you?re the jewel nabber, SHHH!
OK, Round 1! Mingle, get to know each other,
snack on the appetizers, and be sure to say hello to my sister, Belladonna!
I am The Good Wizard, Anna, here to study the jewel!
My sister Belladonna is the Wicked Wizard, Elsa, who covets the jewel for herself.
Our ruler is the Protector of the Realm,
who claims Princess Lorelei rescued them from drowning out at sea.
Old Thomas is the trusted guard of the jewel for over five decades.
and the Baron is... the King of the entire world and still unhappy.
OK! Stay in character! And go!
Chapter 5
Meet and Greet - Hello, how do you do?
Mingle at the conservatory!
Serve the Bread and butter bites!
Sip on the Lemonade
Gather clues - Anyone sound suspicious?
Old Thomas: Ah! Round 1 has ended.
We can take a short break and be out of character.
Are you enjoying yourself so far?
Ah yes... Tricking is all part of the game, and while it makes me uncomfortable,
it is quite a rush to do it knowing it is not taken seriously.
Lie away, ruler!
Who do I think stole the precious jewel?
Hmm... that is a tough one.
The Good Witch is too kind, the Wicked Witch certainly has motive,
and the Unhappy King suffers from wanting everything in the world?
Me?
Ohohoho... an old man like me that has guarded the jewel for decades would never!
Chapter 6
Who do you think did it? Vote.
Mingle. It's dinner time!
Write the name down using blue dye!
IVY: All votes are in? Last call! OK!
Ready to see who gets voted off? And it looks like...
The Unhappy King Who Wants Everything in The World.
Sorry! You're out.
Well? Was it you? Did we guess correctly?
... ... ... No! We were wrong!
It wasn't the Baron--oops I meant, The Unhappy King!
Ok, time to clear the table, we have our second course for the evening coming.
And Round 2! Cast your votes again!
Chapter 7
Anyone sound suspicious? Gather more clues.
Serve the Prime Cut - Hot off the pan!
Write the name down using purple dye!
IVY: Before we end the dinner,
I want to thank our amazing chefs for preparing us our delicious meal this evening.
Since it was NOT the Unhappy King that stole the jewel, who could it be?
We get one more vote before it is game over.
And... it seems the party believes that...
The Good Witch Anna stole the jewel--what?
Me?! How could you vote me off! Well it wasn't me!
That was really fun. I hope we can do this again next year.
Are you ready for the big reveal? It was the Protector of the Realm.
Heartbroken that Lorelei was never seen again,
and deeply, truly, madly, in love with the mermaid,
The Protector will get their hands on ANYTHING that might bring Lorelei closer.
Dessert time!
Congratulations! The Grand Prize is yours!
Princess Lorelei's Sapphire
This legendary jewel is based after the real Princess Loelei of the sea.
I wonder if she is real or just a myth... ?
Update November 19, 2015 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?86590-Castle-Story-11-19-Update-(iOS-only)-Thankful-Mystery-Dinner-EXPIRED) (Optional)
The Food Shelter
Food is plentiful this time of year! Everyone in the kingdom is preparing and sharing their favorite dishes. Anyone have any special traditions?
Share them with your friends and neighbors, and let's all have a massive meal together! This season, we'll have the greatest food frenzy of all!
Ruler: Brr! It's starting to get cold again!
IVY: Hmm... I think I know just the thing!
How about a nice, hot feast? Good food always warms me right up!
Ruler: That sounds great! Let's see what we've got in the kitchens!
Ivy>So, what'll it be? Simple, Hearty, Spicy, Mercury, Sweet, or Divine?
1. Comfort Food - cook any feast!
Ivy>Delicious! And it looks like we've got some leftovers, too!
Ruler: Wow, that was a lot of food!
IVY: It sure was! We.... got a bit overzealous, I think.
Ruler: Hmm... What should we do with it all?
OT: I have a proposal, Young Ruler.
Ruler: Oh! Hey, Old Thomas! What's your idea?
OT: This year's chill has affected the harvest of our farmers.
As a result, some of our citizens find themselves in short supply of food...
Ruler: That's awful! I think I get what you're suggesting, though.
It's a great idea, Old Thomas!
IVY: Yeah! Let's take this excess and make a big feast for the whole kingdom!
OT: Wonderful! Our citizens will be quite pleased with this, I think!
Ivy>Let's cook Simple, Hearty, Spicy, Mercury, Sweet, or Divine Feasts to gather lots of Offerings!
2. Plenty To Go Around - cook feasts & gather offerings
(Fresh food made in preparation of the kingdom's biggest feast ever!)
Ivy>Keep cooking those Feasts, so we have enough Offerings!
3. Happy Feasting - Prepare and Serve the Potluck Feast
Come and get it!!!
Ivy>Ahh, nothing like a kingdom of full, happy bellies!
OT: The people are quite pleased with your kindness through the years, Young Ruler!
Ruler: Anything I can do to help! I just want to make sure everyone is happy.
OT: You know, charity goes a long way towards maintaining a happy citizenship.
Might I propose opening a Food Shelter?
It would help us provide the kingdom with a steady supply of food!
Ruler: Great idea! We'll get right on it!
OT>The Food Shelter will give us a steady stream of various food items.
The whole kingdom is buzzing with excitement over this latest project!
4. Place the Food Shelter - cook the Thanksgiving Feast
OT>The kingdom applauds your generosity!
Update November 26, 2015 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?86784-Castle-Story-11-26-Food-Shelter) (Optional)
The Holiday Workshop
Greetings to all across the land!
In the spirit of giving, kingdoms far and wide are searching
for things to present to their friends and loved ones.
Festivities begin with the finding of the perfect items,
but then there is the matter of wrapping!
Thankfully, we sometimes can find help with that part!
OT: The season of giving is upon us!
Ruler: So it is, Old Thomas! Have you finished all your shopping?
OT: Oh, finding the gifts was the easy part.
It is wrapping them that I have trouble with...
Ruler: Yeah, you're right.
We have a lot of gift wrapping in our future!
IVY: I have an idea! Let's help each other wrap presents!
Ruler: Good thinking!
I bet it'll be a lot easier if we all help each other!
IVY: I sure hope so. But first things first...
We're going to need some supplies!
Ivy>We need lots of Holiday Ribbons from our neighbors.
Everything else is right here at home!
Shopping's The Easy Part! - We'll need lots of Holiday Ribbons; Visit the Cottages and collect Jingle Bells; visit Old Thomas at home & Ivy's Hut for some chocolate coins
Ivy>Keep asking for Holiday Ribbons every day!
Ruler: Do we have everything we need for our gift wrapping marathon?
OT: Let us see...
Ribbons... Bells... chocolate... yes, I believe this is everything!
Ruler: Wait, chocolate? What do we need chocolate for?
OT: Motivation!
Ruler: Okay, Old Thomas. Sure thing.
IVY: Alright! If we?ve got everything we need,
I guess it's time to get started!
Ruler: It sure is! Where should we set up shop?
IVY: Where else? The Workshop!
We'll have all the space we need, there!
Ruler: Good idea! Old Thomas, are you ready to go?
*Old Thomas looks up from eating chocolate*
OT: Hmm? Oh, ahh...
Y-Yes, my apologies!
Let us be off to the Workshop!
Ivy> Don't eat *all* the chocolate!
We have a lot of work ahead of us to get all these presents wrapped!
Chocolate Gift-wrapping? To the Workshop! To craft a mystery gift box.
Ivy> One of the citizens left a present! I wonder how it's for?
Ruler: Whew! Okay, so that?s one down...
IVY: ...and a whole lot more to go!
OT: Oh-ho! Look at this, Young Ruler.
Quite a few of these presents are for you!
Ruler: Me? Really? Cool! What do you think is in it?
IVY: There's only one way to find out!
While you're doing that, though, do you see that huge production line?
Ruler: Yeah, I do! What do you suppose they're doing over there?
OT: I heard the workers have plans for a new line of decorations for the kingdom.
Perhaps that is what they are working on?
Ruler: It looks like production is stopped.
Maybe they don't have enough supplies?
IVY: We should lend a hand!
Ruler: Definitely! But, how?
IVY: Open up that gift box--maybe there?s something inside to help?
Ruler: It's worth a try! Let's see what I got!
OT>The workers need Snowman Orbs for their new production line.
Get them from opening Gift Boxes!
All Wrapped Up - open gift boxes (Special and Grand Gift boxes also count)
Get the Snowman Orbs from the gift boxes and craft a mystery decoration!
OT> The workers gave us this statue as thanks!
I wonder what other decorations they're making?
Ivy>The workers have lots of new seasonal decorations!
Wouldn't they look great in our kingdom?
Presents Galore! Helpful little workers - those Elf Gnome!
Potted Poinsettia, brilliant red flowers to brighten up the kingdom!
Don't eat the Gingerbread House Old Thomas!!!
Anyone up for a game, at the Skating Pond?
An icy rendition of the lovely mermaid herself, Princess Lorelei!
Look--flowing water caught in mid-motion at the Frozen Fountain!
Ivy> A full set! You did it!
Update December 10, 2015 (http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?87314-Castle-Story-12-10-Update-Holiday-Workshop-EXPIRED) (Optional)
Happy Glimmer Year!
AnniePMH was kind enough to provide photos of the missing dialog.
http://forum.storm8.com/showthread.php?87978-Pics-for-Dabag-s-dialog-thread
they are very much appreciated by me.
let her know that you also appreciate the effort. thank you
OT: Are you excited for the turning of the Glimmer Year, Young Ruler?
Ruler: I sure am!
But, I don't know how to celebrate.
I don't remember any of my past traditions.
OT: Hmm, a troubling problem indeed.
I am sure we will think of something to do, though!
IVY: Well, why don't we make our own traditions?
This is a new kingdom, after all! It makes sense to have something all our own.
Ruler: That's true! Sure, why not?
Where do we start, though?
OT: I have a few scrolls on the matter that I think may help.
They detail the varied cultures of we Humans, the Trolls, and the Faeries.
Ruler: Yeah, that's a great place to start! I bet we'll find lots of ideas!
IVY: In the meantime, why don't we go ahead
and start preparing a place to celebrate?
No matter what we decide to do, we'll need place to do it!
Ruler: oh yeah, good point, Ivy.
OT: Well, I have plans in my archives for a public fountain.
Shall we use those as a starting point for construction?
As we learn more about Glimmer Year practices,
we can adapt our plans as needed.
Ruler: A fountain would be a great place for people to gather.
And it sounds like it's very adaptable to the different cultural traditions.
I like it! Let's get to work right away!
OT>Now, then, where did I put those plans? ...
1. A Celebration For All - build the Glimmer Fountain
A venue for the kingdom to celebrate the Glimmer Year!
OT>Ah, very good! What is next, Young Ruler?
OT: We are off to a good start, Young Ruler!
Ruler: You and Ivy had great ideas, Old Thomas.
I'm feeling much better about the Glimmer Year already!
IVY: Hooray! Good!
The Glimmer Year should be a time of festive cheer for everyone!
Ruler: So, now that we've got the fountain started,
how about those traditions?
OT: Ah, yes! So, according to my scrolls...
...Ahh... hmm... Oh, dear...
I thought I had them here in my sleeve...
IVY: You must've dropped them in the rush to get the fountain started.
We'll look around the construction site. I'm sure we can find them!
Ivy>That Old Thomas! Oh well, it wouldn't be a proper celebration without his forgetfulness, would it?
2. Do Your Research! Did he drop them near the construction site?
Maybe he lost them among other scrolls? Search the Libraries.
Ivy>Here they are! Let's go find Old Thomas!
IVY: The fountain sure is coming along nicely!
Ruler: It is, isn't it? Though, I'm kind of stuck on what we should do next...
IVY: Well, I looked ahead a bit in Old Thomas. scrolls?
I didn't read the details, but I saw that Faerie celebrations involve gardens!
Ruler: Oh? Well, that's easy enough to incorporate into the fountain!
IVY: I thought so, too!
It should be fine to skip ahead a little bit and start planting.
After all, it takes a while for flowers to grow.
Ruler: True. We'll need a head start if we want them to be ready for the celebration!
IVY: My thoughts exactly! Let's go ahead and start planting!
Ivy>Let's decorate the fountain with lots of flowers!
2B. Glimmer Garden - Flowers might attract Faeries to the kingdom!
OT: Ah, my scrolls! Thank you, thank you!
Ruler: Not a problem! What do they say about the Glimmer Year?
OT: Right, then. Let us see... Shall we begin with what's closest to home?
The traditions of many Human kingdoms focus upon the harvest.
The idea is you select the finest crops from the season's harvest?
...from which a large feast is prepared and shared with all the citizens.
IVY: I have a feeling that's not how the Baron celebrates the Glimmer Year!
Ruler: All the more reason to make sure we do it right!
IVY: I agree! Let's plant fresh crops, then donate the best of the harvest.
Ruler: Sounds like a plan! We'll take everything to the Market Places.
Most of our citizens do their business there.
I bet it'll be a nice surprise!
OT>Sharing our crops shows gratitude for the land.
We do this to ask for plentiful harvests next year!
3. Human Habits - You'll need Carrots to make stew!
A good harvest benefit's the whole kingdom!
Let's bring our offering to the citizens!
OT>Great work!
IVY: The people look like they really enjoyed that part of the celebration!
Ruler: That's good! The happier the kingdom is, the better!
Next up are the Trolls, right?
OT: Very good, Young Ruler! Yes, our next study covers the practices of the Trolls.
IVY: Ooo! I know some of this part! My sister told me a lot about it!
A lot of what the Trolls do is centered around hunting, all throughout the year.
The Glimmer Year is no different!
OT: Yes, exactly!
...Well, sort of. There is no hunt held for the Glimmer Year.
Rather, it is the one time of the year when the Trolls do not hunt!
IVY: Oh, right! Instead of actually hunting, they honor past hunts, right?
OT: That is correct.
They do this by offering the armaments and spoils of past hunts.
Ruler: So, they're really not much different from Humans, right?
Instead of seeking good fortune in harvests, they see it for their hunts.
OT: That is an excellent way of putting it, Young Ruler!
IVY: Well, we've definitely had quite a few good hunts this year!
I'm sure we can find lots of good stuff to offer as thanks!
OT>While we conduct the Troll portion of our celebration, we should also resume work on the fountain.
4. Troll Traditions - Creep Tooth (This represents the spoils of past hunts) ;
Longswords ( we also offer the tools used in those hunts)
Horse Hair (A token from the steeds who aid our hunts)
Maybe a centerpiece atop the fountain?
AnniePMH was kind enough to provide photos of the missing dialog.
Ruler: Hmm...
OT: What troubles you, Young Ruler?
Ruler: Well, the fountain does a great job paying homage to the Faeries...
...but I'm at a loss s to how to do the same for the Trolls.
OT: Ah, yes. I suppose it is rather difficult to incorporate hunting in a fountain.
Perhaps if we think further outside of the box?
What elements can we think of which relate to the hunt...
...but are not directly involved in hunting?
Ruler: Well, let's see...
Oh! Well, when there's a great big hunt, you have to leave for a while, right?
So, camping is sort of involved in hunting, right?
OT: Ah! Yes, splendid thinking, Young Ruler! I think I know just the thing.
We can affix fire pits at each corner, designed in Troll aesthetic.
Ruler: That's a great idea, Old Thomas!
It's the perfect way to pay tribute to the Trolls, and it'll keep visitors warm!
Glimmer Hearth
Ruler: Okay, so we've so far covered Human traditions and Troll traditions.
The Faerie traditions are all that's left, right?
OT: That is correct, Young Ruler! Faerie culture is covered in this final scroll!
Unlike Humans and Trolls, Glimmer Faeries are not concerned with yearly fortune.
Instead, their practices are centered around the lore of their birth.
Ruler: All that stuff with Lady Finverra, right?
OT: Yes! Lady Finverra is credited with creating the Faeries' home, the Plume Hive.
IVY: Oh! Oh! I know this part!
The Faeries honor Lady Finverra with the planting of a brand-new garden!
I'm... not really sure why, though?
OT: Not to worry, I have it all right here in my scrolls!
The planting of the Plume Hive provided a home for the Faeries.
The planting of a new garden provides a home for various forest creatures.
In this way, they honor Lady Finverra's fabled hospitality and generosity!
Ruler: That's definitely something I want to emulate with this kingdom!
IVY: I guess we know what to do, then!
Ruler: Yup! Let's go plant a fresh garden, just like the Faeries do!
Hopefully, our garden will become a home to new critters, too!
Faerie Festivities
OT: So, Young Ruler!
We have learned much about Faerie, Troll, and even our own Human customs.
Do you know how you would like to celebrate the Glimmer Year?
Ruler: I do! I think what we did this year was great.
I want this place to be a land where everyone feels welcome and accepted.
So let's make an effort each and every year to embrace everyone's practices!
OT: A wonderful notion, Young Ruler, and one that I will gladly support!
IVY: Me, too!
There's just one more thing we forgot, though?
Ruler: Oh, yeah? What's that, Ivy?
IVY: FIREWORKS!!!
Ring In With A Bang!
Final dialog or proclamation, if there is any, will go here
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Monster Hunt #4 - Princess Lorelei's Fountain
Seasons come and go, filled with new adventures.
Another approaches, and with it a beauty like no other!
Pristine and glistening, its lovely sheen is truly a sight to behold!
Placed in a high spot, all the kingdom can share in its glory.
Her likeness shall suspend it, displaying her care and love for so precious a treasure!
If you can prove yourself, perhaps this tribute can be yours?
Return to the Trader Trolls with proof of your battle prowess!
Eager citizens await the grand reveal of your prize... !
Ruler: The party you planned was really special, Ivy.
Thank you for always bringing cheer to everything you do.
IVY: D'aww...
OT: Indeed! Thank you, Miss Ivy. In the past I may have been skeptical...
However, I find myself fully excited for all of the plans that come to your mind!
IVY: You guys are going to make me cry...thank you.
You are the best.
Ruler: So, what do we do with this jewel? Should we save it for next year's game?
IVY: No way! New year, new games! We should repurpose this beauty.
Oooh... I have an idea!
Ivy>The Trader Trolls are great with sculptures! Let's bring them the sapphires and see what they think?
Princess Lorelei's Fountain - I bet they will have some great ideas!
Ivy>I can't wait to see what the Trader Trolls come up with!
Ruler: The Trader Trolls are making a fountain of Princess Lorelei!
She sure is pretty... But, Old Thomas told me mermaids are not real.
He says they're just tales made up by fishermen and sailors.
Still... there has to be *some* truth to the stories.
Mermaids may not be real, but maybe Princess Lorelei is?
...maybe I just want her to be real because of how lonely I am.
I wonder how my parents are doing. Do they miss me?
Are they searching for me?
And who *are* my parents, anyways?
I can't remember anything from before the Baron dropped me off here.
...I can't cry. I'm the ruler of this Kingdom.
I have to be strong. *sniff sniff*
Ivy>The trader Trolls say the fountain is ready!
All that's left is the main feature... the Sapphire!
A Mermaid's Gift - get the fountain from the Trade Wagon!
I can't wait to see it.
Ivy> Wow, it's so pretty! And I think I see some Troll Tokens in the water!
Ruler: Sir Thurston! The Trader Trolls are back!
Thurston: Is it that time already, My Liege?
Ruler: Come on. You said you'd try harder to get along with the Trolls, remember?
Thurston: Yes, very well, My Liege. I shall put forth my greatest effort!
Ruler: Great! I can't wait to see what the Trader Trolls have this season!
Thurston: T-Take your time, My Liege! There?s no need to rush...!
Thurston>If I focus on the hunting, 'tis not so bad!
Tokens For My Liege! - fight monsters, Visit the Trade Wagon
Thurston> An impressive bounty, My Liege!
...Hark, who is that approaching us?
Thurston: My Liege! The Baron's royal carriage approaches!
Ruler: What? Oh, no... Please tell me you're kidding!
*The Baron's carriage slows to a stop, and the door swings open.*
The Baron: Greetings, Peasants! Your King has arrived!!!
Ruler: Great. What a wonderful surprise.
Baron: I know. Try to contain your excitement!
In any case, I have a bone to pick with you! Think yourself sly do you?
Ruler: What are you talking about? I mean, I know I'm a better ruler than you, but--
Baron: Those statues, you flippant little child! Did you think I would not notice?
Ruler: Oh. Those? They're gifts from the Trader Trolls.
Baron: I care not who they are from. Why is there not one of me, your KING?!
Ruler: That's not *my* fault! If you want one, you just have to go earn one!
Prove yourself to the Trader Trolls, and they'll give you a statue.
Baron: Hah! Such a naive fool! As if *I* would ever dirty my royal hands with...
...ugh... *hunting* ... ! No, no, I have a *much* better idea!
You and that silly knight of yours will get that statue *for* me!
Ruler: Why am I not surprised?
Baron>Consider it your royal tribute. GET TO WORK!
Baron, The Slayer? -fight more monsters to get more tokens!
Baron>Well? Do you have the statue yet?
The Baron: What is taking so long? Why do I not have that statue yet?!
Ruler: Hunting takes time, you know!
Baron: Bah! See, this is why I typically do not involve myself with peasant affairs!
Ruler: Do you want that statue? If not, I have better things to do than hunt for you!
Baron: You mean all that "charity" and "good will" stuff you keep going on about?
Ruler: Yeah!
Baron: Hah! You can get back to your idle fumblings as soon as that statue is mine!
Thurston>Worry not--we are almost done!
Inglorious Baron - Let's just stick to monsters
Thurston>Complete at last! I hope this keeps the Baron appeased for a while yet!
The End...
The Blythewood Faeries Part 3
Glimmerwood antics have run rampant once more! Only this time, something far more nefarious may be at hand...
No one has seen anyone suspicious about, have they? Ensuring the kingdom's safety is a ruler's top priority!!!
Sabina: It has been so very long since that poor little Faerie entered the Faerie Bulb...
I wonder how she is doing?
I think I will go check on her, and make sure she is recovering nicely!
...Hmm? That is most odd...
Was that not Azalea of the Glimmerwood Faeries?
But, are the Glimmerwood Faeries not still upset with us?
...Perhaps I should see what she is up to, just in case...
Sabina>I am certain she means no harm! Still, it is best to be on the safe side and check.
1. Spritely Snooping - Follow Azalea among the Flowers(Is there something in the plants?)
Trail Azalea through the Market Place (Doing some light shopping... ?)
Check the Faerie Bulb (They better not be after Fwipple again!)
Sabina>She appears to be distressed! Perhaps I can be of assistance?
Sabina: Um... Hello, there! Azalea?
Azalea: EEK! Who's there?!
Sabina: Aah! I am sorry, Azalea--it is only I, Princess Sabina.
I was just wondering if--
Azalea: *YOU*?! Oh, so you're SPYING, now? Go away!!!
Sabina: What? No, I meant no harm! But you looked like you could use some help.
Azalea: Not from *YOU*, I don't! Everything is all YOUR fault!
Ugh, she's probably not here anyway... Leave us alone!!!
*Azalea zips away*
IVY: Hey Sabina! Wasn't that Azalea, just now? What's up?
Sabina: Yes, it was... I think something is wrong!
She seemed to be looking for something, so I offered to help.
She only got mad at me, and flew off! She said it is all my fault...
IVY: You? I doubt that--you're the sweetest person I know when it comes to Faeries!
Sabin: You really think so?
IVY: Definitely! She's probably just still mad at us about the Goddess Tree.
Sabina: Ah, yes, perhaps. Though, something is definitely wrong!
IVY: I'll say. Let's pay a visit to the Plume Hive and check on things!
Ivy>We should go alone--if we bring the whole kingdom, we might cause a panic!
2. Panic At The Plume Hive - to the Plume Hive (Time to go investigate!)
Ivy>Hmm... Where are all the Faeries... ?
Sabina>Azalea? I am sorry if I upset you, Azalea. Please, let us help!
...Hmm, that is odd. I do not see her anywhere...
IVY: Yeah, I don't see her either? Nor any of the other Faeries, for that matter.
Come on out! We don't mean any harm--just tell us what we can do to help!
Sabina: I do not think they are here, Miss Ivy. Where do you suppose they went?
IVY: I don't know, but something seems off. Let's look around and see what we find.
Ivy>They can't *really* still be hiding, can they?
You'd think they'd at least have come out and yelled at us by now...
3. Anybody Home? - search for clues (Keep searching the Magic Garden!)
Ivy> Magic strings? That's odd... I wonder what they're for?
Ruler: Ivy! Sabina! Where have you two been? We've been looking for you.
IVY: Sorry! Did we miss anything?
Old Thomas: Only the most delicious strawberries I have ever tasted!
We thought you two might like to try them...
...Or bake a delicious strawberry cheesecake, perhaps?
Sabina: Ohh, that *does* sound delightful!
But, it would seem we may have an urgent matter on our hands...
Ruler: Urgent? Did something happen? Is everyone OK?
Sabina: We are not sure. We think something may have happened to the Faeries.
Preedle: The Faeries?! Those Glimmer brutes aren't after Fwipple again, are they?
IVY: I don't think so, Preedle, but we may want to check on her.
All the Glimmerwood Faeries are missing!
Ruler: What? What do you mean, "missing"?
Sabina: I saw Azalea searching for something near our lands.
When I offered to help, she panicked and ran off!
IVY: I suggested we go check things out at the Plume Hive.
But when we arrived, there was no one in sight!
Not even a pinch of Faerie dust!
Ruler: Hmm... That's really strange! Did you find any clues or anything?
Sabina: We did! We found these odd strings in the surrounding gardens.
Ruler: Great find! Let's have Lady Greselda examine them and see what she can find.
Preedle: What about Fwipple?! If someone's out there hurtin' Faeries...
Sabina: I agree. I will go and help you check on her, Preedle.
Lady G>My, these strings are most bizarre! This is going to require some better equipment...
We'd best visit the Magic Forge, dears.
4. An Ominous Glimmer - Examine the Shimmering Strands(Get more from the Magic Garden!)
Check on Fwipple (She's resting in the Faerie Bulb!)
Lady G>The results are in. This bodes ill for our Faeries, I think...
Preedle: Hey, kiddo. How ya doin'?
Fwipple: Mmm, I'm much better now! This bulb is real comfy!
Preedle: Yeah, you look lots better now. I'm glad to here it!
C'mon, I'll introduce ya to everyone!
Fwipple: Everyone... ?
Preedle: Don't worry, Fwipple, these humans ain't half bad!
They helped me free ya.
Fwipple: Oh! Ahh... Hello. And, um... thank you for saving me!
Ruler: Don't mention it! We're just happy we could help.
Lady G: Unfortunately, it seems our efforts toward that end are not yet complete.
Fwipple: P-Oh? Um... What do you mean?
Preedle: While you were out, Ivy and Sabina found these weird strings.
You find something out, Grizzy?
Lady G: Grr... Yes, I did...
These strands have a magical quality about them.
...or, rather, an ANTI-magical quality. They contain--or *drain* --magic.
Preedle: What?! That's awful!
Fwipple: Oh, no! You found those around here somewhere?
Lady G: No, dear. They were found near the Plume Hive.
Ruler: This can't be good. That clan has been a bit shady lately...
...but I doubt they would go so far as to make anti-magic string!
Lady G: Not just string--the pattern of the threading suggest they came from a net.
Fwipple: So... Does that mean someone tried to capture the Glimmerwood Faeries?
Sabina: They did not simply try--they succeeded! All the Faeries there are missing!
Fwipple: That's horrible!
Old Thomas: Young Ruler, as your Royal Advisor I must advise we declare a state of alert.
While it is true this did not occur on our lands, we face a potential threat.
Ruler: I agree. We need to move Fwipple and Preedle to a safer location.
Sabina: Oh! They can stay with me! I will protect them with all my might!
Ruler: I don't doubt it. Thank you, Sabina.
Sir Thurston: I shall warn the knights to be on their toes, My Liege!
Should any threat dare tread our way...
...our swords and shields shall be at the ready to defend these lands!
Ruler: Great! Just what I like to hear, Sir Thurston!
Old Thomas: Then I shall work with our craftsmen to reinforce our lookouts and defences!
Fwipple: All of you are doing so much to protect us, though I hardly know you...
Thank you. Truly!
Ruler: Like I said, we just want to help! Go with Sabina--you two will be just fine.
Thurston>Worry not, My Liege! No one in this kingdom will be harmed on MY watch!
5. Threatening Threads - Take Fwipple and Preedle to safety
(Get them settled in at Sabina's House!)
Rally the knights! TO ARMS! (Prepare them with any adventure!)
Reinforce the kingdom! (Watchtowers/Lantern Spires)
Thurston>I, Sir Thurston, do here by declare this kingdom sufficiently prepared!
Ruler: You two getting settled in OK?
Preedle: We sure are! This place is real nice!
Fwipple: Yes! Thank you so much for your hospitality, Princess Sabina!
Sabina: It is a pleasure, my friends! I promise to take very good care of you both!
Ruler: Okay, so now that they're safe and we've secured the kingdom...
What are we going to do about the Plume Hive?
Old Thomas: It is difficult for us to plan our next step without knowing what happened there.
However, Miss Ivy and Princess Sabina report there is no one left...
IVY: True... but, if we act quickly, there just might be something we can do!
Ruler: Yeah? What do you have in mind?
IVY: When we were little, my sis had a potion that told her if I'd invaded her room!
Ruler: ...Okay... What does that have to do with the Plume Hive?
IVY: When Lady Greselda started teaching me, I began trying to recreate that potion.
I'm certain that creepy purple cow was eating my pies, you see!
Purple Cow: Moooo?
Old Thomas: Oh! Ahh... How troublesome... !
Did you ever find out what happened with your pies?
IVY: No... I figured out the potion, but too much time had passed.
Old Thomas: *Whew!*
Ruler: Guys. Focus. Plume Hive? How is this going to help us?
IVY: Oh, right! Well, it's called the Fadeprint Elixir.
When you drink it, it shows you impressions of the recent past!
Ruler: Oh! So if one of us drinks it, we might see what happened at the Plume Hive?
IVY: That's right! We just need to brew it, then head to the Plume Hive and drink it!
Ruler: Great! Well, what are we waiting for? Let's start brewing!
IVY: Well... Unfortunately, there?s a key ingredient that I really need...
...
Preedle: ...Watcha lookin' at *us* for?
IVY: See, the key ingredient... It's Faerie dust! So--
Preedle: No way!!! I don't think so! You can find your Faerie dust somewhere else!!!
Ruler: Please, Preedle. We really need your help!
Otherwise, we may never find--
Preedle: The Glimmerwood Faeries? Who would wanna help those brutes?!
*They're* the ones who put us all in danger!
It's their fault we're in this mess!
Fwipple: Preedle... I think we should consider it.
Preedle: What? Fwipple, you can't be serious... What they did to you... !
Fwipple: I... I know... But, we must be kind and understanding!
Preedle: *They* weren't very kind or understanding with us!
They *attacked* you!!!
Fwipple: No matter what the Glimmers do, we Blythes must be true to ourselves!
Plus, if there's a threat out there, helping them also protects us, right?
Preedle: I... Alright, I guess you're right... Fine, we'll share our Faerie dust.
Ruler: Thank you, Preedle and Fwipple. I promise, we'll get to the bottom of this!
Ivy>This is a really complicated potion!
I'll need lots of Blythedust, Enchanter's Essence and Water.
...And keep that creepy cow OUT of here!!!
6. A Potion From, And For, The Past - chop Blythewood Trees for Blythedust;
prepare the Fadeprint Elixir (The sooner we drink it, the better!)
Check the Fur Burrow (Make sure the Blythewood Faeries are OK!)
Stargazer's Ridge
Distance is no match for true love!
Always, lovers will find a way to be together.
Tonight, we celebrate that devotion!
Enjoy the evening together, dear star-crossed lovers!
Old Thomas: Oh? What is this?
Ah, it is a letter from my dear Agnes!
Let us see what she has to say...
My Sweet Thomas,
I have some wonderful news to share with you!
My research here in Blythewood has been progressing quite well.
As a result, I have the luxury of planning a brief reprieve.
I thought, perhaps, I could come and visit you in Glimmerwood?
It would be so wonderful to finally see you after all these years!
Please, do let me know, and I will make the necessary arrangements.
I eagerly await your favourable response!
Love, Agnes
OT: Oh, can it be true?
To at last see her once more... I would be a fool to refuse!
Ah, but there are arrangements of my own to make...
I must prepare a grand reception for my lovely Agnes!
It must be no less than perfect!
What to do, what to do... ?
OT>I know, I shall consult my friends!
The Young Ruler and Miss Ivy always have such good ideas with these sorts of things?
1. A Delightful Surprise - visit ivy(Might I borrow a moment of your time... ?)
(I cannot wait to hear everyone's ideas!) Meet at Old Thomas House
OT> Thank you all for coming! Here is my problem...
IVY: Agnes is coming to visit?! Hooray! How exciting!
OT: I am quite excited myself! I cannot wait to see here after all these years...
Ruler: We should do something special to welcome her!
OT: Yes, that is why I brought you both here...
I am at a bit of a loss as to what to do. I was hoping you two might have ideas?
Ruler: I'm sure we can come up with something, Old Thomas.
What does she like to do? For fun, I mean.
Does she have any hobbies?
OT: Well, she is a very quaint sort. Neither of us really cared for running about.
We did a lot of reading, and had the occasional picnic...
IVY: Oh! I have an idea! How about stargazing?
You have that big ol' telescope sticking out of your roof.
I bet you'd get a great view of the night sky from there!
OT: Ah! Yes, that is true! ...Though, if we are to stargaze?
I might try and make a night of it? An evening picnic, perhaps?
IVY: Ooo, I like that! That sounds very romantic!
Ruler: See? You know what you're doing, Old Thomas!
You just needed a little nudge in the right direction, is all.
OT: I suppose you are right, Young Ruler.
Thank you both for your assistance!
OT>Shall we begin with finding a good stargazing spot?
2. Star-Crossed -find the Stargazer's Ridge
OT>Ah, yes! The view from here will be quite splendid!
Old Thomas: Hmm... I had best draft a response to Agnes!
Let us see...
My lovely Agnes,
It would be my truest delight to welcome you to Glimmerwood!
My heart flutters at the thought of finally seeing you after so long.
So much so, in fact, that I have already be*** preparing for your arrival!
I have a wonderful evening planned for us that I hope you will enjoy.
Please do let me know when you have made your travel arrangements!
Until then, I will continue to prepare for your arrival with rapt anticipation.
With all my heart, Thomas
IVY: Aww... You two are so cute!
OT: Ah! M-Miss Ivy! I did not notice you standing there?
IVY: Sorry, I couldn't help myself! You really do love Agnes, don't ya?
OT: Like none other!
IVY: I was wondering what you wanted to do next with the picnic location?
OT: Ah, hmm yes... Well, it is rather plain looking, I suppose...
We could decorate it with some floral accents?
IVY: That's a great idea! Let's bring some flowers to the Workshop.
We can make some really romantic arrangements there!
OT>I am so lucky to have such creative and talented friends!
With Miss Ivy's guidance, I am certain the flowers will look splendid!
3. Making Arrangements -Romantic Blossoms. Get those flowers planted
(We need Purple, Orange, and Blue Petals)
OT>Hmm... We will need quite a few more flowers, I think!
Ruler: Hey guys! How's the ridge coming along?
OT: Most wonderfully!
Miss Ivy here suggested the addition of blossoming flowers!
Ruler: That sounds great! Did you tell Agnes we'd love to have her over?
OT: I did! I sent my correspondence off this morning.
I hope to hear back from her soon.
I cannot wait for her arrival!
Ruler: I'm happy for you, Old Thomas!
You look like you're really enjoying all of this.
OT: Indeed I am, Young Ruler!
It has been quite a long time since these old bones felt so?
...so jovial! So energetic! So...
IVY: ...in love? *grin*
OT: *blush*
Ruler: Wait a minute. Old Thomas, you're going to be stargazing at night, right?
OT: Why, yes, of course. It is difficult to stargaze during the day!
Ruler: Won't it be difficult to see the flowers at night, though?
OT: ...
IVY: ...
...Oops...
Ruler: Don't worry, guys. I'm sure we can figure something out!
IVY: We'll need to give you two a bit of light to see the flowers?
OT: ...But not so much it would drown out the stars.
Hmm...
IVY: Maybe a bit of magic can do the trick?
OT: Ah, yes! If we gave the flowers just a touch of sparkle...
That would be most lovely, I think!
IVY: Yeah!
Plus, it'll kinda look like you're sitting among the twinkling starts!
OT: Ah, yes! I love it! Miss Ivy, you are a creative genius!
IVY: Aww, shucks!
Ruler: Great work, you two! Let's go find us some magic!
OT>I suggest we use a special kind of dust--Twinkle Dust, to be exact!
It gives off more sparkle than Glimmerdust, so it should work great for out flowers.
4. Shedding Some Light (Extract Twinkle Dust)
We'll grind it out of Silver Ore and Jewels! Let's make those flowers gleam!
OT>Beautiful! I cannot wait to see how these flowers look under the night sky!
Ruler: Wow! The flowers look amazing, guys!
OT: Yes, they *are* quite lovely, are they not?
Just like Agnes!
IVY: I bet Agnes will really love them!
OT: I hope so!
Ruler: So what's next?
OT: Well, I suppose all that is left is to ready the proper stargazing equipment.
A telescope, to be exact!
IVY: Ooo, this sounds like fun! What do we need?
OT: Well, according to scroll J217.....
...erm... Oh, dear, not another one... !
Ruler: Don't worry, Old Thomas. We'll find your scroll!
In the meantime...
Why don't we add a little more sparkle?
So it'll be truly magical for your date!
OT: Ah, yes! A splendid--
W-Wait, a date, you say?
Oh, no. no no no, this is simply a pleasant evening--
IVY: --for you and Agnes to catch up, get to know each other,
hopefully grow closer?
OT: ...W-Well... Yes... *blush*
Ruler: Alright, enough teasing.
Lets make some magic!
OT>All of this is so embarrassing!
I feel like I am a student once more, working up the nerve to speak to Agnes...
Though, I admit there is indeed a bit of fun to it all!
5. The Better To Adore You With - search the house
(We must follow those plans exactly!). Alright, I admit it... It is a date!
OT>Ah, my scroll! Perfect, now we may begin construction of the telescope!
OT: Moving down from the top...
The next thing we need for our telescope is a set of shiny orbs!
IVY: What? What are those for?
OT: Oh, they are not really *for* anything, Miss Ivy.
But a proper telescope should be just as decorative as it is functional!
IVY: Oh. Alright, is suppose you've got a point...
Well, what kind of orbs were you thinking of?
OT: They say you can see distant worlds through the telescope described in J347.
The scroll goes into further detail about some of those worlds!
I was hoping we could fashion something after those descriptions.
IVY: Ooo, I see! So you guys have a model of what you're looking for up there?
OT: Yes, precisely!
IVY: That's a really neat idea, Old Thomas! Alright, I'm on board!
So, shiny orbs, huh? I probably have some colourful baubles in my hut...
...but I have a feeling you want something *special* for your date, huh?
OT: *blush* Y-Yes, that would be ideal!
IVY: In that case, why don't we mine some rocks and look for special jewels?
If we look hard enough, I'm sure we'll find the perfect orbs for you telescope!
OT: A splendid notion! Let us begin our search immediately!
OT>Mining a Glimmer Rock Formation or clearing a Dark Cave Formation will get us what we need!
We can also try our luck with Rock Outcroppings.
6a. Over The Moon - find the Orb Jewels ( Let's mine some rocks!)
And visit a jeweler ( I bet they'll come up with a great decoration!)
(Entrust the Jewelers with our shinies!)
OT> Oh, how beautiful! They will pale in comparison to Agnes, though!
OT: Splendid! Now, then...
First things first, we will need the viewing glass, of course!
Ruler: Okay, that shouldn't be too hard. If we bring the materials to the Workshop--
OT: No no, that will not do! The viewing glass must be *perfect*!
Ruler: You sound like you have something in mind?
OT: I do!
One of my scrolls, J347 to be exact, relates to the Ancient Vault.
It details, among other things, a few items which may be found there.
Ruler: Ahh, I see. And I'm guessing one of those things is a telescope?
OT: That is right, Young Ruler!
The rest of it is likely too old for use, however...
They say this particular telescope's viewing glass is the best in all the lands!
Some legends say this viewing glass is so powerful....
...you can even see other worlds out there among the stars!
Ruler: Other worlds? No way!
OT: It is true, Young Ruler!
In any case, Agnes deserves the absolute best.
I must insist on retrieving this ancient viewing glass!
Ruler: Alright, Old Thomas. We'll get you that viewing glass.
But when all of this is over, I want to look through the telescope, too!
OT>I admit, I am also a bit sceptical as to the validity of such rumors,
but would it not be exciting to see for ourselves?
6b. Setting Distant Sights - find the telescope viewing glass
(Only the best for Agnes... To the Ancient Vault!)
OT: And last, but definitely not least...
Our telescope will need a stand to be set upon!
Ruler: Hmm... We're going to need something really stable and steady.
IVY: Yeah! It won't be very pleasant if your telescope keeps falling over.
OT: We may want to enlist the help of the kingdom?s finest artisans.
That... could get quite pricey, though?
Ruler: I don't think that'll be a problem, Old Thomas.
OT: Are... Are you sure, Young Ruler?
I want everything to be perfect, for sure!
But I hesitate to think I may cause you undue expense...
IVY: Nothing is too expensive when it comes to true love!
Ruler: Well... I wouldn?t say *nothing* ...
...but, I'm confident we'll find sufficient compensation for our artisans.
OT>You are most generous, Young Ruler!
To go to such lengths for my romance... !
6c. Unshakable Devotion - give 3 golden nuggets
(That should be plenty to buy as a good stand!)
OT>Yes, yes, this is perfect!
The perfect base for a steady viewing of the night sky!
Ruler: Alright, Old Thomas!
Do we have everything we need to make the telescope?
OT: Let us see...
One viewing glass, the best in all the lands?
Ruler: Check! It was a bit dusty from the Ancient Vault, but we cleaned it up.
OT: Wonderful! Next?
One set of shiny orbs, to decorate the telescope and guide our viewing?
IVY: Right here! The jewelers did a really great job with them!
OT: Indeed, they did! Which leaves us with?
One stand, strong and sturdy, made by our finest artisan?
IVY: Hmm... let's see?...I don't see any stands around here...
OT: O-Oh dear, did we misplace it... ?
Ruler: She's only kidding, Old Thomas. It's right here, ready to go!
OT: Whew! You had me there, Miss Ivy!
IVY: I couldn't help myself!
Jokes aside, though, it looks like we're ready to build ourselves a telescope!
OT: Splendid! Thank you both for all your help!
Ruler: Anything for a friend, Old Thomas!
IVY: Yeah, especially a friend *in love*!
OT: *blush!!!*
OT>I cannot wait until Agnes arrives, and I can share with her the sight of the night sky!
I hope she will be most pleased!
7. Seeing Stars - craft the Telescope (We can entrust this task to our Workshop!)
OT> Perfect. It is perfect!
Let us place it upon the Stargazer's Ridge immediately!
OT: Ah! A response from Agnes! Let us see what she has to say?
Dearest Thomas,
I am thrilled to receive such an eager and warm welcome to the Glimmerwood!
You always pour so much of your heart and soul into your work.
Though I know not what you have planned for me, I know it will be most grand!
Your excitement brightens me, no less so today than all those years ago.
I will make my travel arrangements at once!
You will be the first to know when my plans have been made.
Wishing you the best, with a heart filled with love,
Agnes
OT>The time when my beloved Agnes arrives in the Glimmerwood cannot come soon enough!
But first, it is time at last to complete the Stargazer's Ridge!
8. For Agnes, With Love - Place the Telescope atop the Stargazer's Ridge!
OT>Ah, it is absolutely wonderful! I hope Agnes will like it?
Thank you so much for your help!
Ivy's Petting Zoo (EVENT)
Chapter 1
Ivy> Man, we sure do have a ton of animals! Unfortunately, not all of them can be of much use on our farms. Still, there's gotta be some way for them to be a bigger part of our kingdom. Why don't we ask around for ideas? Between that and caring for the animals, we're sure to think of something!
1. visit Cottages (Any ideas?)
2. visit Kingdoms (Let's ask the Community!)
3. tend horses (Find some inspiration... )
Chapter 2
Ivy> I got it! Let's build a Petting Zoo! That way, the younger animals can help bring cheer to the kingdom's children, and help teach the, about caring for animals. I bet that'd make lots of the kingdom's families real happy! To start things off, we'll need to collect some Fresh Hay. We can find some from Farmhouses, Stables, Hatcheries, and Wheat crops!
1. find Fresh Hay (Check Stables and Hatcheries!) A soft bed of hay, perfect for animals to sit upon!
2. purchase the Petting Zoo (a market purchase) A fun place for the kingdom's children to meet and learn about young farm animals!
3. have a level 1 petting zoo
Chapter 3
Old Thomas> What a wonderful proposition! It is going to be a lot of work getting a Petting Zoo up and running, though.
Are you up to the challenge, Young Ruler? Before we get much further, we should plan the enclosure that will hold our Petting Zoo's animals.
The first step will be deciding on the right color for the enclosure!
Something bright and easy to spot, perhaps?
1. plant Iceland Poppies (These drop White Petals!)
2. gather White Petals ( )
3. make White Dye (Head to the Potion Shop!)
Chapter 4
Old Thomas> An excellent choice, Young Ruler! White will stand out very nicely against the animals! While you were working on the dye, I drew up these plans for the enclosure, I hope you will find them sufficient? I propose we make the enclosure with wood planks in the layout here, on scroll K364.
Shall we begin with the foundation?
1.chop down Trees ( We'll need lots of wood!)
2. make White Planks (Head to the Workshop!)
3. have a level 2 petting zoo
Chapter 5
Ivy> We're almost ready to start gathering the animals! Before we do, though, we need to make sure we'll have ample space for them to live when they're not in the Petting Zoo. Let's make sure our Farmhouses, Stables, and Hatcheries are up to speed.
Remember to collect some Fresh Hay when you visit them!
1. have level 5 Farmhouses ( )
2. have level 5 Stables ( )
3. have level 5 Hatcheries ( )
Chapter 6
Old Thomas> Our farmers have be*** get the Petting Zoo's animals settled into their new accommodations! It is time at last for us to get our enclosure built. This task will call for more White Planks and Fresh Hay. I suggests we additionally enlist the expertise of our farmers and stablemen! Perhaps if we assist them by providing some animal-based goods, they will lend a hand with construction
1. give Rope (Will you help us build?)
2. make White Planks (back to the Workshop)
3. have a Level 3 petting zoo
Chapter 7
Ivy> All this work sure is giving me an appetite! I bet the farmers and the stablemen feel the same. Why don't we take a little break from construction? If we don't keep ourselves well-fed and energized, we could really mess up the Petting Zoo!
1. have Fish ( )
2. harvest Corn ( )
3. harvest Carrots (Used to cook Animal Feed)
Chapter 8
Old Thomas> We are not the only ones who must stay well-fed, Young Ruler! The Petting Zoo's animals will also need to be well-fed, if they are to remain active enough to play with the kingdom's children. Let us prepare some meals both for the animals and for ourselves. The workers have said they will provide us with some more building materials in return for a filling feast!
1. give spicy feasts (Feed our workers!)
2. cook Animal Feed (Head to the Kitchen!)
3. have a Level 4 Petting Zoo (tap to upgrade)
Chapter 9
Ivy> Hooray! We're so close to finishing the Petting Zoo! Aren't you excited? I think we got a bit overzealous with construction, though.. The Petting Zoo can handle more animals than we've got! Luckily, the solution to this problem is pretty simple... More animals!!!
1. raise Cows ( We need more animals... )
2. raise Pigs ( )
3. buy 10 Horses ( )
Chapter 10
Old Thomas> Are you ready to at last open the Petting Zoo to the public, Young Ruler? I think it is about time we spread the word! Let us pay our neighbors a visit, and spread the word in our kingdom's Market Place!
1. visit Kingdoms (Tell the Community!)
2. Visit Market Places (Come visit our Petting Zoo!)
3. have a Level 5 Petting Zoo
Congratulations! The Grand Prize is yours!
You completed the Petting Zoo before time ran out!
Here's your prize - a second, fully-upgraded Petting Zoo!
Note: sorry, not all goal comments captured.
The Season of Luck
Look all around you! Under every clover, over every rainbow, there's something in the air! Could it be some new kind of magic? Know this: whatever it is, it is sure to bring good fortune!
Part A
Ruler: Hmm...
Old Thomas: Does something trouble you, Young Ruler?
Ruler: Oh, no! Much the opposite, actually.
I woke up this morning feeling much better than usual!
Old Thomas: Ah! Yes, as did it!
That is the magic of the Season of Luck, Young Ruler!
Ruler: The Season of Luck?
Old Thomas: It is a wonderful time where Lucky Magic is ripe in all things.
Crops give higher yield, animals are healthier, the weather remains pleasant...
Nothing too fancy, but all things which make the Glimmerwood just a bit nicer!
Ruler: Is that why all the citizens seem to be decorating with gold and lucky clovers?
Old Thomas: Indeed it is, Young Ruler!
Ruler: I see! It sounds like fun. We should join in!
Old Thomas: A splendid notion! What would you propose?
Ruler: Well... maybe we can make something to help the people celebrate?
Old Thomas: Ah, I know just the thing! Why not construct a Parade Float?
Ruler: Oh, yeah! Everyone loves parades, a float would be great!
Old Thomas: Excellent! Let me just find the right scroll...
OT>Ahh, here we are! Scroll J324--the Parade Float
1. The Season of Luck - place the parade float (you can find this in the Market)
Build the parade float (tap on it to complete)
OT>It is a bit plain at present, but I am sure we will find ways to improve it!
IVY: A pleasant Season of Luck to ya, Ruler!
Ruler: And to you as well, Ivy!
I guess you and your sister celebrated the Season of Luck a lot?
IVY: Absolutely! The Season of Luck is a big deal for anyone involved with magic!
Ruler: What do you usually do to celebrate?
IVY: Well, they say brewing is more successful during the Season of Luck.
Ruler: ...So... you two... ?
IVY: Try not to blow up the cauldron.
Ruler: Ah. Wonderful.
IVY: It's a lot of fun! We've come up with a lot of new potions over the years!
Ruler: Well, that's good! But I don't know how I feel about you risking our kitchens.
IVY: Yeah... Maybe we should just see what the citizens are doing?
Ivy>I'm excited to see how the Parade Float turns out.
Hopefully, it'll bring the kingdom lots of luck!
2. In The Market For Luck - upgrade the float (What else can we add to it?) How do our citizens celebrate? Ask around the market place.
Ivy>There are so man ways to celebrate good luck!
Ruler: ...Old Thomas?
Old Thomas: Ah! Hello, Young Ruler! How may I be of service?
Ruler: Oh, well, It's just..
...Why are you staring into this pond?
Old Thomas: Ah, it seems I have yet to tell you of the Mermaid's Luck!
Ruler: Nope, don't recall hearing about that. What is it?
Old Thomas: Ancient legends speak of the mermaids and their magic.
Ruler: Oh, you mean like Princess Lorelei?
Old Thomas: Yes! Princess Lorelei is the mermaid most folks know about.
It is said that when one gazes upon her kind--a mermaid, that is!
--they will be blessed with good fortune!
Ruler: Neat! So, you're mermaid watching?
Old Thomas: That is correct, Young Ruler!
Now, most believe that mermaids are merely fairy tales.
But, if they do exist, the best chance to spot one is during the Season of Luck!
Ruler: I thought you were in the "mermaids aren't real" camp, Old Thomas?
Old Thomas: Oh, I am.
But there is nothing wrong with a bit of fun, is there?
Old Thomas>Even if they are not real, fairy tales are wonderful ways to keep ordinary life fun and interesting!
3. Looking For Fortune - gather Leprechaun Coins(Do we have enough luck?) and search Ponds (Do you see any mermaids?)
Old Thomas>Alas, I did not see any mermaids. I think I will try again tomorrow!
IVY: Say! Do you know your lucky symbols?
Ruler: I know a few, I think. 4-leaf clovers, golden coins?
IVY: Black cats, ladders?
Ruler: ...I don't think most people find those things to be lucky, Ivy.
IVY: Aww. Why not? Black cats are cute!
Ruler: Anyway, I'm guessing you had an idea to do with lucky symbols?
IVY: Oh! Right!
We should add something lucky to our Parade Float!
Ruler: That's a great idea!
Let's stick with something more festive than black cats and ladders, though...
Ivy>How about a rainbow? That's lucky, right?
3a. Lucky Colors - 3 days to upgrade float to level 3 (Add a rainbow to the float!)
Note: You do not have to complete this quest to continue. However, the rewarded resource will be useful.
Reward is Lucky Clovers.
Ivy>It's so bright and vibrant! I hope the citizens like it!
IVY: Aww...
Ruler: What's wrong, Ivy?
IVY: I just got back from foraging through the Glimmerwood.
Ruler: Oh, yeah? Did you find anything?
IVY: Just these dumb pearls!
Ruler: ...Pearls? In the forest? That sounds pretty lucky, to me!
IVY: What am I going to do with pearls? Pearls don't have any Lucky Magic!
Ruler: Oh, okay. Well?
Maybe someone else in the kingdom would like those pearls?
IVY: Hmm... That's a good idea! Jewelers like pearls, right.
Ruler: Definitely!
Ivy>Well, what are we waiting for? Let's get to the Jewelers and trade these pearls for something lucky!
4. One Person's Pearls, Another Person's Swine- upgrading Parade Float to lv.4 (It's almost ready for the finishing touches!) visit some Jewelers (Can we interest you in some pearls?)
Ivy>Hooray! This is MUCH luckier than pearls!
Ruler: Wow, a lot of luck sure came our way this season!
IVY: I'll say! Just look at all the Lucky Clover and Lucky Magic we got!
Ruler: You think it'll be enough for us to take to the Lucky Workshop?
Old Thomas: It should be enough for at least one exchange, Young Ruler!
IVY: Why don't we go give it a try and see what we get?
Ruler: Sounds like a plan to me. I hope our season's luck hasn't run out, yet!
Ivy>We should have enough Lucky Clover and Lucky Magic for a single try at the Lucky Workshop!
5. The Lucky Trade -have a lucky workshop (remember to place the workshop) ; complete a Lucky Trade (Exchange your luck for something nice? ! )
5a. Mermaid Melodies
==*==
Part B The LUCKY WORKSHOP
Ruler: Huh? That's a strange-looking building...
IVY: Ooo, could it be? It looks like a Lucky Workshop!
Ruler: That sounds cool! But... what does it do?
IVY: It's a place where people can exchange their Lucky Clover and Lucky Magic!
Ruler: Interesting... What sorts of things will they give you?
IVY: Rare supplies golden items... all kinds of neat things!
Old Thomas: Yes, I too have heard of the Lucky Workshop's good fortune!
Having one in our kingdom would be a great benefit, Young Ruler>
Ruler: Alright, I'm sold! Let's see if we can get one set up!
Old Thomas>A Lucky Workshop could provide our kingdom with many valuable goods!
1. The Lucky Workshop - Get a Lucky Workshop -A crafting Building that turns luck into a chance for rare items. (This is the 3rd prize for the Season of Luck Event!)
Old Thomas: Congratulations, Young Ruler! Your kingdom is now home to our very own Lucky Workshop!
IVY: Wow, isn't THIS lucky!
Ruler: Huh? What is it, Ivy?
IVY: Check it out! We can get seeds to plant and harvest our own Lucky Clover
Ruler: Wow, that's great news! Let's get them and start planting right away!
Ivy>If we can grow our own Lucky Clover, we'll have plenty to exchange at the Lucky Workshop!
2. Lucky Clover - Unlock Lucky Clover (this is the 4th prize from the Season of Luck Event)
Plant & Harvest Lucky Clover.
>A Lucky Cauldron will supply us with the Lucky Magic we need for the Lucky Workshop
3. Lucky Magic
Note: still working on goals
Search and Rescue, Part 1
Trouble abounds throughout the Glimmerwood! Rest will come when all has been set right!
Once the impressions of the past have been revealed, new clues and information may surface as to what precisely happened.
Lady Luck be with us in our search, as we get to the bottom of who would commit such an atrocity! Let us hope we find our missing friends swiftly...
IVY: Alright! You ready to go find out just what happened at the Plume Hive?
Ruler: As ready as I'll ever be. I'm a bit nervous about what we might find...
Old Thomas: Normally, I would advise that you take your time...
...However, in this case, time is of the essence!
The longer we delay, the less effective the Fadeprint Elixir will be.
Ruler: Yeah, you're right, Old Thomas. I can't afford to delay.
And anyways, no amount of worrying will change what happened.
Okay. It's now or never! Who all is going with us to the Plume Hive?
Sabina: I feel as though I absolutely must! And Miss Ivy, as well.
IVY: Yeah. We can point you in the right direction based on what we found, and where!
OT: I feel I will be of most use here. I am intrigued by the magic strands we found.
I may be able to find records of similar substances used in the past!
Ruler: Good idea, Old Thomas! Let us know what you find when we return.
Okay? Ivy, Sabina? Let's go!
Ivy>We gotta hurry if we want to make the most use of the Fadeprint Elixir!
1. A Link To The Past
(To the scene of the crime!) return to the Plume Hive;
drink the Fadeprint Elixir (Time to find out what happened... !)
Ivy>Whoa, there! You feeling OK? You look a bit woozy...
Ruler: Ugghhh... My head...
IVY: Oh, jeez. Okay, maybe we should stop with the mind-altering potions.
Ruler: No, no, I'll be fine. I just need a moment to--
...huh? Hey! Who's there?!
Sabina: Hmm? I don't see anything?
IVY: Oh! It's the elixir! It's working!
Ruler: Oh? This is really weird. There's a couple shadows over there.
IVY: Yes, that's the effects of the Fadeprint Elixir! What do you see?
Ruler: Well, there's... there's a few figures... They appear to be struggling!
Sabina: Oh, no! That must be the faeries! Can you tell what they look like?
Ruler: Some of the shadows are definitely faeries--they must be the Glimmerwood Faeries.
With them... I... it's too faint for me to see much, but it's definitely human!
Wait! No, no! This is bad?
IVY: What is it? What's happening?
Ruler: It's... It's the Faeries... The human figure managed to subdue them, and...
Sabina: And what? Are they ok?
Ruler: They're... fine, I think... but, the human was able to capture them in a net.
IVY: The net whose weird strings came from! They used it to capture the faerie?
Ruler: Yes. The human is carrying them off, now? Guys, this is really bad...
Sabina: Someone seized the Glimmerwood Faeries? Who would do such a horrible thing?
Ruler: I don't know, but we're going to find out, and we're going to rescue them!
The struggle started here, by the Magic Garden, and moved towards the forest.
IVY: Alright, well that's a better lead than we had before!
We'll search that area especially well this time and get to the bottom of this!
Ivy>Keep looking for clues! We know where the conflict happened now,
so there's got to be something here that will tell us who attacked the Glimmerwood Faeries!
2. Glimmerwood Private Investigators, Inc. Find Clues!
(Search every rock, bush, flower, and tree!)
Sabina: Oh, no, this poor flower! It has been completely crushed!
Ruler: Hmm... This appears to have happened from the struggle...
Sabina: Perhaps Lady Greselda will be able to tell us how it was crushed?
Ruler: It's worth a try! Let's bring it back with us, and see what she thinks.
Ruler: Look, over here! There's a piece of cloth hanging on this bush!
IVY: Hmm... It looks kind of familiar, doesn't it?
Ruler: Yeah, but I can't recall where I've seen this pattern before...
Ivy: Maybe the others will have better luck?
Ruler: Hopefully. Let's hold onto it and bring it back with us.
IVY: Hey, guys! Come check out this rock!
Sabina: Oh my, it is quite scratched up... What do you supposed happened?
Ruler: I don't know, but I'd say it's a sure sign of struggle.
Sabina: It may have happened during the conflict between the Faeries and their captor!
Ruler: I'll say! Maybe Sir Thurston can tell us something from the strike pattern?
Ivy> Interesting finds... but what do they *mean*?
Old Thomas: Welcome back, Young Ruler!
Did it work? Were you able to see what happened?
Ruler: It did. Unfortunately, couldn't see much...
But, it was enough to pint us in the right direction!
Old Thomas: Oh? Were you all able to find more clues about the incident?
IVY: Yeah! I found this rock, and Sabina found a crushed flower!
Sabina: Yes, yes! We believe they were damaged during the conflict!
The Young Ruler was also able to find a piece of torn cloth.
OT: Cloth? That sounds like quite the promising find!
Ruler: We hope so! We think it may have come from whoever took the Faeries.
Preedle: So the Faeries *were* kidnapped, huh? Good!
Serves 'em right!
Fwipple: Preedle, please... If nothing else, remember they could be after us as well!
We need to find out what happened, for our own sake as well as theirs...
Preedle: Fine, fine. But still, we've got... What, a flower, a rock, and an hankey?
What's *that* gonna tell us about some Faerie-napping crook?
Ruler: We were hoping Lady Greselda might discern something from the flower.
Lady G: That pile of wilted petals? I'm a witch, dear, not a psychic.
Ruler: Well, then... Sir Thurston? What do you think of these scratches?
Thurston: My Liege! According to the Knight's Code, Rule 94:
Thou shalt be well-versed in all a sword's ways of cutting and scratching!
Ruler: Great!
Thurston: ...
Ruler: ...Sir Thurston?
Thurston: ...Alas, My Liege, I have never been very good at it.
Ruler: Alright. It looks like we need to come at this from a different angle.
OT: I have an ample supply of protractors back at my house!
Ruler: ...Not that kind of angle, Old Thomas.
OT: Oh...
Ruler: We need to loo at everything as a whole. Take in the big picture.
IVY: I used to paint when I was little!
Ruler: No...
What I mean is, we need to bring all our clues together and study them as one.
Lady G: Simply put, dears... We need a tracker.
Ivy>Oh, of course! A tracker! Luckily, I think we have just the guy for the job. Trolls are huge on hunting, right?
3. Back To The Present - Enlist Kaz's help (There's no way he's still angry, right!)
Ivy> Well, here goes nothing! Maybe... don't mention the faeries...
KAZ: Oh, its you.
Ruler: Hey, Kaz! How're you doing?
KAZ: Find. What do you want?
IVY: Jeez, can't we pay you a visit without having an agenda?
KAZ: ...
Ruler: Okay, okay. The truth is, we were hoping you would take a look at something.
KAZ: That depends on what it is.
Ruler: Here, it's some stuff we found... near a struggle of some kind...
We're trying to find out what happened.
KAZ: Hmm... Yeah, something bad definitely happened.
These scratches don't look wild. And no animal would crush a flower like this?
Wait... Is there FAERIE DUST on this cloth?!
Ruler: Uhh... There might be?
KAS: I TOLD you! I'm DONE dealing with Faeries!!!
Ruler: Wait! Kaz!!!
Ivy>Ugh, why does this always happen? He's just as bad as Sir Thurston and Trolls!
Er... Sorry, Sir Thurston...
4. Troll Trust - check the Swampy Pond (Did he go for a relaxing swim?)
(Blow off some steam with a spar?) check the Troll Pit.
(Maybe he just went to his other home... ) check the Troll Castle.
Ivy> There he is--entering the Troll Castle! Hey, Kaz! Wait up!!!
KAZ: When will you people get it through your heads?
I am NOT getting involved with any more dust-headed Faeries!!!
Ruler: Kaz, they're in trouble! We have to try and he--
KAZ: No! They CAUSED all of this trouble! They deserve whatever they've got comin?!
Preedle: Yeah! Finally, someone actually makin' sense around here!
KAZ: Eh? Who are *you*?
Preedle: The name's Preedle, and I'm with you!
Ain't no way we should be stickin' our necks on the line for the Glimmers!
KAZ: Don't *you* go includin' ME in that "we" of yours!
For all I know, you're just as bad!
Preedle: What?! You can't be serious!
Fwipple: Preedle, he's right! Holding a grudge like this and abandoning your fellows...
When we do that, how are we any different from Lady Ivinea?
KAZ: Heh. See? Even Faeries don't like other Faeries!
Fwipple: *You're* not behaving much better, you know!
KAZ: Huh? You got somethin' to say to me, dustbag?
Fwipple: Yeah, I do!
Preedle: Fwipple, calm down. You're still weak from--
Fwipple: I don't care!
These good people are trying to do everything they can to help us--ALL of us!
I might be small, and I may not be capable of much...
...but I want to help others, and be a good Faerie!
And I'm certainly not going to let the misbehaviour of others excuse my own!
KAZ: I gotta admit, pixie, you got spunk. So, I tell ya what--I'll consider it.
You go back and rest up, and I'll think on it here in our Castle.
Thurston>What a display! Did you see the way little Fwipple handled that brutish Kaz? Truly inspiring!!!
5. Fwipple The Good - take Fwipple back to Sabina's house (She really should try to get more rest... )
Meet Kaz at the Troll Castle (Let's see what he has to say *now*...)
Thurston>Worry not, My Liege!
My sword remains at the ready, should Kaz remain unswayed!
Ruler: Hey, Kaz. Have you had enough time to think it over?
KAZ: Yeah, I have. Here's what I've decided...
The pixie's right. No matter what the Faeries do to us, we Trolls have honor.
I'll help you figure out whatever it is you're trying to figure out.
Ruler: Great! We found--
KAZ: BUT... I have a condition.
Ruler: Oh, right... Of course. What is it?
KAZ: The fact remains, we're still hurting from the Dire Boar attacks.
Mush of our land was destroyed, and our warriors are wounded and spent.
Ruler: Mmm, I see... Is there anything we can do to help?
KAZ: Right now, your kingdom has far more resources than ours does.
You have the materials and workers needed to rebuild our lands.
You do this for us, and in return I will assist your investigation.
Ruler: Thank you, Kaz. Just point us where you need help, and we'll do what we can.
Kaz>Our greatest need right now is a way to train our young. Once they're up to snuff, they can help out around here.
If you can get us set up with a new training grounds, they can take it from there.
6. Deal Or No Deal? Purchase a troll training grounds(The Trolls need a place to train their young!)
upgrade the grounds (Get the young warriors well-established!)
(They need new weapons... ) give Longswords; give Golden Nuggets (They can buy new supplies with this!)
Kaz> Hmm... It's definitely not Troll-made, but...
Ruler: So? What do you think?
KAZ: It's a bit bland, and the training dummies don't look all that sturdy...
Ruler: ...
KAZ: ...But, it's well-equipped. I suppose it'll get the job done.
Ruler: Great!
KAZ: Everything it lacks, we can purchase with that gold.
Ruler: Er... Good, I'm sure it'll work out...
So, anyway... Does this mean you're willing to help us out, now?
KAZ: A deal's a deal. Show me what you've got, and I'll see what I can do.
Kaz>Sorry if I sound harsh. I'm under a lot of pressure dealing with the damage from the Dire Boars.
Now that we've got the training ground, though, I can spare some time to help you out.
7. Close Enough - give Kaz the crushed flower (There's a strong scent of magic on this?)
give the scratched rock (What could have caused those scratches?) give the torn cloth (Likely from the culprit... Familiar, too... )
Kaz>This is an odd assortment of scraps, but I think I've got a lead...
To Be Continued...
Good Ol' Glimmermouth
A monstrous beast! reported the Lake Patrol. Sound a little fishy...
See for yourself, be prepared to Go Fishin' and catch this fabled fish!
Thurston: My Liege! I have important news from the Lake Patrol!
Ruler: We have a Lake Patrol?
Thurston: Of course! According to the Knight's Code, Rule 72:
Stay alert! Thy enemies may approacheth by sea as well as by land!
Ruler: Fair enough. So, what's the report? Did they spot any enemies?
Thurston: Nay, My Liege.
Rather, it seems one of the lakes is home to quite a large fish!
Ruler: How large are we talking?
Thurston: One of the knights claims it swallowed a sword whole, and barely batted an eye!
Ruler: ...I'm pretty sure fish can't bat their eyes.
Anyway, it sounds like this fish is quite the monstrosity!
What do you advise we do, Sir Thurston?
Thurston: There's only on thing to be done about fish this huge, My Liege:
Cook them!
Ruler: Sounds like a plan to me! But first, we'll need to catch one.
Thurston: The Lake Patrol will hunt down these beasts, and slay them where they swim!
Ruler: ...Considering you just said it ate one of your knights' swords...
Why don't we consult with Old Thomas about it?
Old Thomas>A giant fish, you say? What a marvel!
Catching one will require the proper equipment. First off, the bait!
Perhaps you are familiar with this old addage: "Use small fish to catch a bigger one!"
1. Fish Tale (Check Mermaid Ponds, Ponds, and Rustic Wells!) catch a Blue Fish.
Old Thomas>Ah! This little fish will serve our needs very nicely!
Ruler: Alright, Old Thomas, we've got our fish! Now what?
Old Thomas: Now, we make the bait! This is the tricky part.
The best bait will look lively enough to attract the fish...
...but not so much it scares the fish off!
Ruler: You seem to know a lot about fishing, Old Thomas.
Old Thomas: I may not look it, but I was quite the fisherman in my youth, Young Ruler!
It requires a lot of practice, patience, and the right equipment.
We can make the equipment easily enough, but the rest must come with time.
Ruler: Alright, if you say so. What other equipment do we need, then?
Old Thomas: Well, we require a Fishing Pole, of course!
Judging by the Lake Patrol's reports detailing the fish's size...
I think we would benefit from a Fishing Net as well.
Ruler: That sounds easy enough! I'll get the craftsmen on it right away!
Old Thomas>Once we have prepared all the necessary equipment,
we will be able to embark on our very first Royal Fishing Trip! Is it not exciting, Young Ruler?
2. Old Fisherman Thomas - craft some bait (Bring the Blue Fish to the Magic Forge!)
craft a fishing pole (The Workshop makes these from Sugar Cane!)
craft a fishing net (Bring Rope to the Workshop to make this!)
Old Thomas>Equipped with these items, I am certain we will catch the Lake Patrol's fabled fish!
Thurston: My Liege! Are you certain we can catch that fish with these things?
Ruler: Why not? Old Thomas seems to have confidence in them.
Thurston: Glimmermouth is no plain fish, My Liege! He is a true beast, a terror to behold!
Ruler: ... 'Glimmermouth...' ?
Thurston: 'Tis what the Lake Patrol has taken to calling him, My Liege.
Ruler: Sir Thurston, have you actually seen this fish the patrol is telling you about?
Thurston: I... Erm... N-No, My Liege...
Ruler: Why don't we just give it a try and see how it goes?
Worst case, we come back empty-handed and try again later.
Thurston: With swords and steeds?
Ruler: Swords, yes. Steeds... I don't think they'd fare well in the lake.
Thurston: Oh. Right.
Thurston>Feast thine eyes upon mine bait, pole, and net, O Glimmermouth, and tremble before My Liege!
3. Good Ol' Glimmermouth - Go Fishin' using either Plain or Super Bait;
Adventure to Go Fishin' to catch Glimmermouth!
Thurston>Hark! Be that the horrid Glimmermouth?
He is... smaller than I had thought...
Old Thomas: How was your fishing trip, Young Ruler?
Ruler: Great! Did you see the fish we caught? Glimmermouth is really big!
Not quite like Sir Thurston thought, but still much larger than regular fish.
Old Thomas: I am pleased to hear the trip was a success!
I feel I must emphasize, however, the importance of the bait you use!
Ruler: Yeah. Without it, we wouldn't have been able to lure Glimmermouth in.
Old Thomas: Plain Bait will suit your needs well enough.
To make the most of your trip, however, I must insist upon using Super Bait!
Ruler: That's going to require a lot of Blue Fish to make so much bait...
Old Thomas: Might I suggest an alternative, Young Ruler?
By constructing a Bait Market, you can skip the Blue Fish altogether!
Not only that, but a Bait Market will be better at their trade than our workers.
You will always get a Super Bait from a Bait Market, and perhaps more!
Ruler: Hmm... Alright, I'll think about it!
Old Thomas>The Bait Market will provide us with a steady source of Super Bait.
If we're lucky, they may have a second bait to spare, or even the occasional Glimmermouth!
4. The Bait Market - Place a Bait Market (200 gem buy in the Market)
Old Thomas>I am certain this will prove to be an excellent investment, Young Ruler!
Thurston: ...Is that him, My Liege?
Ruler: Yup. It sure is.
Thurston: He looks... larger than normal, to be sure, but...
Ruler: Not much of a 'terror to behold,' huh?
Thurston: I admit, it seems the Lake Patrol's reports were a bit... exaggerated...
Ruler: Yeah. A bit.
But that's alright, it was still a great discovery!
Thurston: You truly think so, My Liege?
Ruler: Sure! This is way more fish than we usually get from out ponds and wells.
Thurston: Yes, 'tis! Does My Liege believe the kitchens can make good use of Glimmermouth?
Ruler: I do! Shall we go see what we can get out of this guy?
Thurston: Right away, My Liege!
Ivy>Wow, this fish is gigantic! You got this from a nearby lake?
I bet this one fish can make us lots of meals!
5. The Tasty Terror Of The Deep - cooking with Glimmermouth (Take Glimmermouth to the Kitchen!)
Ivy>That was a great haul! Keep fishing for more Glimmermouth, and we'll never be in want for fish food again!
end of story, but there is always time to fish!
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