Castle Story: Dialogue Guide

[Dabag]

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

[Dabag]

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

[Dabag]

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!

[Dabag]

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

[Dabag]

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

[Dabag]

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!

[Dabag]

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...

[Dabag]

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!

[Dabag]

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

[Dabag]

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