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-- [EVENT] --Trick or Treat(0)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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You are visited by an odd menagerie of guests, a witch a werewolf, a ghost and an unliving corpse.
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They utter the words 'trick or treat' and look at you expectedly.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT][Zerca] This is the westerner nonsense you keep hearing about, instruct those fools in the ways of Zaduszki and the reverence for the forefathers they should show.
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[OUT][Intelligence] You have heard of this westerner custom. Give them some fruit-sweets, as is the custom. Give [40 fruit] and then join in the fun!
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[OUT][Intelligence] You have heard of this westerner custom. Tell them to beat it and warn them you will watch out for their tricks!
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[OUT]Ask what they mean by this?
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[OUT]Treat. [Give 50 fruit]
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[OUT]You either have no fruit-sweets to give, or don't want to give them, so choose trick, it seems like fun.
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[OUT]Show them a trick of your own, attack!
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]4
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[STORY]
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The witch croaks:
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'You give us things, or we do a trick...'
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They all give a worrying laugh.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Treat. [Give 50 fruit]
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[OUT]You either have no fruit-sweets to give, or don't want to give them, so choose trick, it seems like fun.
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[OUT]Show them a trick of your own, attack!
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[OUT][Zerca] This is the westerner nonsense you keep hearing about, instruct those fools in the ways of Zaduszki and the reverence for the forefathers they should show.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]7
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[STORY]
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The witch looks at herself, ashamed. The werewolf howls to the moon in apology to Horz. The ghost is so upset, it flickers in and out of existence. Only the corpse looks puzzled and asks:
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'So, trick or treat?'
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He gets beaten by the werewolf.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Tell them they must now join you in Zaduszki and show their respect to the dead properly, so that Nyia may forgive their impudence.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]8
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[STORY]
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You see they are not really listening to your argument, claiming they are merely honouring the forefathers in another way.
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The werewolf steps up impatiently:
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'So, trick or treat, eh?'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Give some fruit [50%] and join in the fun.
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[OUT]You don't have fruit, so give them some equipment. [Trade]
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[OUT]Accept the trick.
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[OUT]Show them a trick of your own, attack!
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]9
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[STORY]
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The witch claims the celebration of the Hollow's Eve is merely another way to celebrate Zaduszki, the day of the dead. It does not interfere with the old customs; it adds to them.
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You find it hard to argue with her more, she does make a good point...
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Give some fruit [50%] and join in the fun.
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[OUT]You don't have fruit, so give them some equipment. [Trade]
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[OUT]Accept the trick.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]12
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[STORY]
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The troupe moves away and seeing your vigilance, they decide not to play any tricks after all.
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You feel the satisfaction of the forefathers bless you.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]14
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[STORY]
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They take the gifts and although they seem unsure if that is all they are supposed to do, they move along to find more willing participants.
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Before leaving, the witch speaks:
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'On all Hallow's Eve you've given us food; thus, I shall tell your fate, be it bad, or good.'
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She tells you of three ways your fortunes can be told on Halloween.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Agree to have your future told from an apple peel.
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[OUT]Say that you shall try the fate telling from a mirror.
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[OUT]Refuse politely and wish them well.
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[OUT]Go trick or treating with them!
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]15
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[STORY]
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An apple is peeled in one go, then the peel is thrown over your right shoulder, while you stand on your left foot and recite the rites of the dead, after all this is Nyia's night and you must not offend her with too much foreign practices...
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The peel lands and the letter it forms will be the first letter of the name of the one who shall claim your life - be it in love or the eternal embrace...
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]The letter is an R... who knows what this will mean. Thank the visitors for the fate telling and get back to your business.
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[OUT]The letter is an A... who knows what this will mean. Thank the visitors for the fate telling and get back to your business.
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[OUT]The letter is a B... who knows what this will mean. Thank the visitors for the fate telling and get back to your business.
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[OUT]The letter is an N... who knows what this will mean. Thank the visitors for the fate telling and get back to your business.
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[OUT]Alas, no letter can be read, but it was sure fun to play.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]21
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[STORY]
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Alas, on this night of the souls, you do indeed come across your N, and it is the lady Nyia herself who came to claim your soul...
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Oh no...
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]26
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[STORY]
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You got lots of candy but ate them all and now you feel very sick...
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Still, this was fun.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]27
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[STORY]
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You got lots of candy but ate them all and now you feel a little sick...
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Still, this was fun and you got some other stuff too.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]28
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[STORY]
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You kill the strangers and loot their corpses, strangely, you hear maniacal laughter from the darkness and you could swear you saw a pack of pumpkins running away...
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]29
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[STORY]
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'You lose! time for our treats!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Stay down until they leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]31
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[STORY]
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'You must sit in a darkened room holding a lit candle in your bare hand, until the last of the flame and the wax burns your flesh. Until this time, and if the spirits deem it right, you shall see your fate reflected in the mirror.
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Beware, if you drop the candle or fall asleep, you may seal a dark fate!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Sit with the candle.
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[OUT]Actually, politely refuse and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]33
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[STORY]
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You see yourself joyful, at peace, fulfilled. Your spirit is lifted and your soul's delight is immediately reflected on your face.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]34
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[STORY]
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You see yourself joyful, at peace, fulfilled. Your spirit is lifted and your soul's delight immediately cleanses your creepy visage.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]35
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[STORY]
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They take the gifts and although they seem unsure if that is all they are supposed to do, they move along to find more willing participants.
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Before leaving, the witch speaks:
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'On all Hallow's Eve you've given us food; thus, I shall tell your fate, be it bad, or good.'
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She tells you of three ways your fortunes can be told on Halloween.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Agree to have your future told from an apple peel.
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[OUT]Say that you shall try the fate telling from a mirror.
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[OUT]Refuse politely and wish them well.
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[OUT]Go trick or treating with them!
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]37
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[STORY]
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The witch smiles and they go away giggling like children. Then a flock of hochlicks appears in their wake and swarms over all your food supplies!
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The food tastes funny and makes you very sick over the next few days.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]39
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[STORY]
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As a trick, the guests have invited a whole caravan of scruffy travellers on your behalf, and as it is All Souls week, you simply could not refuse hospitality...
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They ate loads of your food, but, on the plus side, they did leave you some moonshine and you had a good party.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]40
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[STORY]
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As a trick, they hid special snacks and baubles liked by trickster house demons all over the place, and so, over time, you were infested by various uninvited visitors who were up to no end of mischief.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]42
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[STORY]
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As a trick, they made a whole load of noise - which upsets the resting souls of course; they spread flour on the ground, so that the poor spirits could not wander freely and they stole your food offerings for the departed forefathers!
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You feel the old spirits' anger upon you, as they manifest and haunt you for a time. But the rascals did leave you some odd little pumpkins too.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]44
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[STORY]
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Either this Halloween thing is just an excuse for extortion, or your guests missed the point, but when you say 'trick' they simply attack you!
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Fight!
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]46
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[STORY]
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You see yourself joyful, at peace, fulfilled you feel luck smiling your way.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]47
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[STORY]
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You dropped the candle and as you reach down to pick it up, you see flashes of a terrible future ahead of you. You feel your destiny strained by this.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]48
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[STORY]
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You dropped the candle and as you reach down to pick it up, you see flashes of a terrible future ahead of you. You feel your luck leaving you.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]49
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[STORY]
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You see yourself joyful, at peace, fulfilled; you feel uplifted and hopeful for the future.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]51
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[STORY]
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They nod obediently and together you prepare the feast of souls; you light candles so that the spirits may find their way and you tell tales of those who passed, so that their memory is honoured.
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One of the revellers decides they will stay with you as penance for their earlier mistake.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Welcome them.
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[OUT]Tell them there is no need and wish them well.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]59
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[STORY]
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They take the gifts and although they seem unsure if that is all they are supposed to do, they move along to find more willing participants.
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Before leaving, the witch speaks:
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'On all Hallow's Eve you've given us food; thus, I shall tell your fate, be it bad, or good.'
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She tells you of three ways your fortunes can be told on Halloween.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Agree to have your future told from an apple peel.
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[OUT]Say that you shall try the fate telling from a mirror.
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[OUT]Refuse politely and wish them well.
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[OUT]Go trick or treating with them!
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]62
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[STORY]
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You see yourself joyful, at peace, fulfilled; you feel your destiny has become stronger.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --All hallows eve(1)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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As the cosmic forces align under the sigil of the spirit world it is traditionally the time of reverence for the dead, the All Souls day, or Zaduszki. During this period, it is the lady of death, Nyia, who is honoured and revered, so that she may look well upon the souls of your departed loved ones and also your own soul, one day.
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Creatures of the unlife and those driven by darkness are traditionally invited into homes for feasting in peace, although one must remain ever vigilant of those who break the rules.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Praise Nyia.
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[OUT]Say you need not hear more, thank her and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]3
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[STORY]
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In recent years, the All Souls day has also been celebrated as the All Hallow's Eve, a tradition that drifted from the Westerlands.
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Here, an odd custom of house calls and a thing called trick or treating has slowly taken over the lands. Carved pumpkins become lanterns, seemingly in honour of the dead, but dark forces often take advantage of such practices.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Learn more.
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[OUT]Say you need not hear more, thank her and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]4
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[STORY]
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One is said to have to gift those trick or treaters with fruit candy, or other goods or else face mischief in the form of the tricks.
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House demons boycott this day, offended by its infringement of their own, daily practices.
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Fun fact: Vegetables turn to pumpkins and fruit becomes fruit sweets during this time - scholars think a foreign deity must be playing tricks on Slavya...
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Nod and get ready for the season of Nyia's grace.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]5
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[STORY]
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A wise one comes to you, wanting to share some of their wisdom that they say you will need over the coming days.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Listen.
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[OUT]You already know all you need, politely ask them to move along.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --Death Halloween(2)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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Your wounds were too grave and so the gates to the underworlds open to take your soul.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]4
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]7
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]8
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]9
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]10
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]11
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]12
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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As a goblin, your spirit finds its way straight back into the willing body of a young shaman.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]13
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]14
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]15
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU, YOU CHEATED DEATH ALREADY. NOW, PERISH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --Death (3)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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Your wounds were too grave and so the gates to the underworlds open to take your soul.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]4
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[STORY]
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'YOU ARE MY CHOSEN, HOW DARE YOU DIE?!'
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The lady of death clutches a corpse and thrusts your soul into it, commanding you to go on.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --Event death(4)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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Your wounds were too grave and so the gates to the underworlds open to take your soul.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[OUT]Depart.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]4
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]7
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]8
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[STORY]
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And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]9
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[STORY]
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|
And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]10
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|
[STORY]
|
|
And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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|
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|
'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]11
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|
[STORY]
|
|
And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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|
'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
|
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]12
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|
[STORY]
|
|
And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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|
'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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|
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|
As a goblin, your spirit finds its way straight back into the willing body of a young shaman.
|
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[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Bow and leave.
|
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[/NODE]
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|
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+[NODE]13
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|
[STORY]
|
|
And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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|
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|
'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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|
[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Bow and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
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|
+[NODE]14
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
And yet, the gates to the underworlds remain shut and Nyia's voice beacons:
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|
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|
'This is the time of All Souls, my time. YOU WILL SERVE BEYOND DEATH!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Bow and leave.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --StorkElf(5)
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+[NODE]2
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|
[STORY]
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|
You meet a wonderer on your travels, they entrance you with their tales of unknown lands. They are elven, but odd, even for their own kind. Ana'eath is their name.
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They must soon leave, but they invite you to spend the night in an intimate bonding.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Agree.
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[OUT]Politely decline.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]6
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|
[STORY]
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|
Ana'eath leaves, saddened by your refusal. Only then do you realise their name did begin with an A, just like the apple peel said...
|
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[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
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+[NODE]7
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|
[STORY]
|
|
Elven children are born out of a mystical bond, and it seems two of you have enjoyed such a connection.
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|
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|
The effects of such a union can vary, but a child soon arrives.
|
|
[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Rejoice.
|
|
[OUT]Rejoice.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
[/EVENT]
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|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --StorkDwarfRus(6)
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|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Dwarven fascination with the unique beauty of Rusalkas has long been a fact, so when you face the water beauty and remember that the apple peel destined you to meet an 'R' as your love, you know this is your fate.
|
|
|
|
A stork heralds a child from the union, but who this child will be, is a mystery.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Rejoice.
|
|
[OUT]Rejoice.
|
|
[OUT]Rejoice.
|
|
[OUT]Rejoice.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
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|
+[NODE]5
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Contrary to all known lore and dwarven custom, a dwarf child, grown beyond the rock infancy, comes along and you know it is yours.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Take them in.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
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|
+[NODE]7
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Rusalkas are known to lure males and thus procreate, yet it is so very rare to happen with non-humans. Still, fate blesses you and a young Rusalka, your daughter, appears from the lake.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Take her in.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
|
|
+[NODE]8
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Rusalkas are known to lure males and thus procreate, yet it is so very rare to happen with non-humans. Still, the fates bless you and a young Befuddler, your son and a male spawn of Rusalka comes out of the lake.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Take him in.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
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|
+[NODE]10
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Rusalkas are known to lure males and thus procreate, yet it is so very rare to happen with non-humans.
|
|
|
|
Oddly enough, a human looking child is born to Rusalka, but one that carries traits from both parents.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Take them in.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
|
|
[/EVENT]
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|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Meeting Rusalka(7)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You come across a small pond and spot a Rusalka sitting on its shores, singing sadly into the waters as if they could reply to her.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Approach and ask what is the matter.
|
|
[OUT]Attack!
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
|
|
+[NODE]5
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Rusalka is dead. On her body, you discover a handkerchief with the name 'Rosa' embroidered in red ribbon.
|
|
|
|
Was the 'R' you were fated to love or kill? Who knows, she is gone.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
|
|
+[NODE]6
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Rusalka defeats you but does not finish the job, she simply swims away. She leaves behind a handkerchief with the name 'Rosa' embroidered in red ribbon.
|
|
|
|
Was the 'R' you were fated to love or kill? Who knows, she is gone.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]11
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Oh, you startled me... I am Rosa. I was just. Well, it is the All Souls time, and it is said Nyia can grace one to see those who passed. But I've done all I could think of and still, I cannot see the face of my sister...'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT][Nyia] Say that you will ask your lady's favour in her stead.
|
|
[OUT][Zerca] You know all about the many customs of the All Souls nights, instruct Rusalka on how to better honour your gods.
|
|
[OUT]Propose to join Rusalka in her efforts, it may help.
|
|
[OUT]Leave her be.
|
|
[OUT]Attack!
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]12
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Your goddess listened to your plea and Rusalka's sister appears, reflected in the pond.
|
|
|
|
The two of them seem quiet, but from their faces you assume they are communicating. Rosa runs to you afterwards and hugs you:
|
|
|
|
'Thank you, thank you so much! That was so kind. How can I ever repay you?'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask her to drown one of your girls, so it may become a Rusalka too.
|
|
[OUT]Say the night is pretty, the moon smiles upon you and her dusky hair looks splendid in its light. Say a dinner by the pond will repay her debt.
|
|
[OUT]Tell her you did it to honour Nyia, as is your job. No other thanks are necessary.
|
|
[OUT]Ask for some reward.
|
|
[OUT]Ask her to drown one of your boys, so it may become a Befuddler perhaps.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]14
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'So be it, but remember, the waters will not always accept the offering and a child may not be reborn as you wish it.'
|
|
|
|
She takes the child by the hand and dances with them. They laugh and sing and twirl their way into the pond.
|
|
|
|
The child shall return to you before the night's end.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Await their return.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]20
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'So be it, although I shudder to think one would willingly want that for a child... and remember, the waters will not always accept the offering, and a child may not be reborn as you wish it.'
|
|
|
|
She takes the child by the hand and dances with them. They laugh and sing and twirl their way into the pond.
|
|
|
|
The child shall return to you before the night's end.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Await their return.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]30
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Rusalka agrees to the dinner and is smitten with you:
|
|
|
|
'I shall remain by your side from now on and serve those gods that allowed me to meet you and to see my sister.'
|
|
|
|
It seems the apple peel really did work its magic...
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave together.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]33
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Rusalka agrees to the dinner and you have a great time, but you sense she likes men more:
|
|
|
|
'You are so nice; I shall think of you as my little sister. Come, swim with me and I shall gift you a sisterly gift.'
|
|
|
|
It seems the apple peel was not entirely accurate, but making friends is still good.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Take the swim and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]34
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'You are so nice; you deserve a reward. Here, a gift from me, so we may both remember this night well.'
|
|
|
|
She lands a sweet kiss on your cheek and you feel lady luck embrace you. This may not be love, but the apple peel did say you will meet an 'R' on your path...
|
|
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Thank her and leave.
|
|
[OUT]Thank her and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]38
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Nyia listened to your plea and Rusalka's sister appears, reflected in the pond.
|
|
|
|
The two of them seem quiet, but from their faces you assume they are communicating. Rosa runs to you afterwards and hugs you:
|
|
|
|
'Thank you, thank you so much! That was so kind. How can I ever repay you?'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask her to drown one of your girls, so it may become a Rusalka too.
|
|
[OUT]Say the night is pretty, the moon smiles upon you and her dusky hair looks splendid in its light. Say a dinner by the pond will repay her debt.
|
|
[OUT]Tell her you did it to honour Nyia, as is your job. No other thanks are necessary.
|
|
[OUT]Ask for some reward.
|
|
[OUT]Ask her to drown one of your boys, so it may become a Befuddler perhaps.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]39
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Nyia listened to your plea and Rusalka's sister appears, reflected in the pond.
|
|
|
|
The two of them seem quiet, but from their faces you assume they are communicating. Rosa runs to you afterwards and hugs you:
|
|
|
|
'Thank you, thank you so much! That was so kind. How can I ever repay you?'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask her to drown one of your girls, so it may become a Rusalka too.
|
|
[OUT]Say the night is pretty, the moon smiles upon you and her dusky hair looks splendid in its light. Say a dinner by the pond will repay her debt.
|
|
[OUT]Tell her you did it to honour Nyia, as is your job. No other thanks are necessary.
|
|
[OUT]Ask for some reward.
|
|
[OUT]Ask her to drown one of your boys, so it may become a Befuddler perhaps.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]40
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Nyia does not listen to your pleas, in fact, you feel her coldness upon your soul. Perhaps she does not see Rusalka as a worthy cause. Still, the water demon bows before you:
|
|
|
|
'Thank you, I know you tried. That was so kind. How can I repay you?'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask her to drown one of your girls, so it may become a Rusalka too.
|
|
[OUT]Tell her you did it to honour Nyia, as is your job. No other thanks are necessary.
|
|
[OUT]Ask for some reward.
|
|
[OUT]Ask her to drown one of your boys, so it may become a Befuddler perhaps.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]41
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'You are so nice; you deserve a reward. Here, a gift from me, so we may both remember this night well.'
|
|
|
|
She lands a sweet kiss on your cheek and you feel lady luck embrace you. This may not be love, but the apple peel did say you will meet an 'R' on your path...
|
|
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Thank her and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]44
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Oh, you just gave up...'
|
|
|
|
She swims away.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Invite to bear village(8)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
A crow carries a note for you, it reads:
|
|
|
|
'It is the night of our lady Nyia, the All Souls time, Zaduszki, but also the time of the All Hallow's Eve. If you want to know more, come visit our Bear Village.'
|
|
|
|
There is a map attached.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Mark the location.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Bear village(9)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You are welcomed to the Bear Village by an infectiously enthusiastic fella, who says he is the mayor:
|
|
|
|
'Good day, good day. I am happy to show you around, but it is Tomislav that is really in charge of our little village, so when you have the time, do go and see him. You'll recognise him for sure, short, bearded, clever sort.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask about the invitation.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]3
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Ah yes, yes, every few years we organise the celebrations of the All Souls night, accompanied by a wonderful competition of woodcutters and wood sculptors.
|
|
|
|
This year, however, we have special guests and they convinced me to include the practice of the All Hallow's Eve, a tradition from the Westerlands. Hence the pumpkins, you see. In any case, Bear Village has never looked better, so we want folk to come and enjoy the celebrations with us.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask what can you do in the village?
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]4
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Well, here, in the centre, you can visit the food stalls and join in the wonderful games and traditions of the Halloween - a new way to celebrate the All Souls day, very exciting indeed.
|
|
|
|
Or, you can visit some of our key spots, like the wise woman's hut where you can buy herbs, and listen to her many tales. The woodcutter's lodge, where you can admire the making of the wonderful wooden sculptures, you see here, or the kennels, where you can meet Gurtek, our beastmaster.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Thank him and go look for some of the spots he mentioned.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]5
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You are welcomed to the Bear Village once more.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Go explore the village centre.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[OUT]Ask around about the dead pets.
|
|
[OUT]Visit Tomislav, the 'Boss', at his house.
|
|
[OUT]Report to Tomislav regarding the forefather spirits.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]10
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
As you wander through the pretty main street of Bear Village, you admire the many wooden sculptures that stand tall all around you. There are woodland creatures, demons, all carved with meticulous detail. Some seem so real you could swear they look back at you.
|
|
|
|
Between the sculptures, you find food stalls filled with pumpkin themed goodies, but also roasted apples, hazelnuts and mead. You also see many revellers putting up decorations.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Check the food stalls.
|
|
[OUT]See if you can help with the decorations.
|
|
[OUT][Child] Ask to join in one of the games.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]13
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The children perk up, and a woman nods:
|
|
'Yes, the more the merrier. See, the boss wants to please his foreign guests, so he is doing this whole pumpkin theme. But we don't want to anger the forefathers, so we want to try and do a bit of both. We have some Dziody masks carved, we have candles and we try to do all the decorating quiet; like, you know, so as not to upset the spirits, now they are so near.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Agree to help them do it.
|
|
[OUT]Say they should listen to the boss and have proper Halloween theme.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[OUT]Actually, reconsider your options.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]15
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The woman looks unhappy, but knowing you will not rat her out, she nods in agreement.
|
|
|
|
You can now carve some pumpkins, cover houses in spider webs and help the children paint their faces in scary designs.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Begin.
|
|
[OUT]Actually, reconsider your options.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]17
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You did a splendid job. The place looks well dressed in pumpkins and all, but it also retains the feeling of Zaduszki. The older woman is pleased with you, but she remains quiet, as tradition dictates.
|
|
An older looking gentleman in foreign clothes claps his hands in admiration:
|
|
|
|
'Wonderful! You did the All Hallow's Eve great honour, to be sure. Now the spirits of the night will feel free to come and join us in unison. Bless you all. I am Fredrick, by the way.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask Fredrick where he came from?
|
|
[OUT]Thank him and be on your way.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]18
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'We used to live on the islands far to the west. But they were overrun with the lighbringer blight, so I took my family and sailed here, to look for better fortunes.
|
|
|
|
Mr Tomislav, or the boss as they call him, was kind enough to offer us his own home. Now, I must go and see to our host. Great meeting you.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Wish him well and leave as well.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]20
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You did not do very well. The older woman looks concerned with the efforts, as if worried this may anger the forefathers, but she does not say anything. The Halloween decoration looks half decent though.
|
|
An older looking gentleman in foreign clothes claps his hands in moderate admiration:
|
|
|
|
'Oh, how, nice. Well, you did your best, to be sure. Now the spirits of the night will feel free to come and join us in unison. Bless you all. I am Fredrick, by the way.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask Fredrick where he came from?
|
|
[OUT]Thank him and be on your way.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]22
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'We used to live on the islands far to the west. But they were overrun with the lighbringer blight, so I took my family and sailed here, to look for better fortunes.
|
|
|
|
Mr. Tomislav, or the boss as they call him, was kind enough to offer us his own home. Now, I must go and see to our host. Great meeting you.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Wish him well and leave as well.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]23
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You did what you could, but these foreign customs are odd.
|
|
|
|
An older looking gentleman in foreign clothes claps his hands in moderate admiration:
|
|
|
|
'Oh, how, nice. Well, you did your best, to be sure. Now the spirits of the night will feel free to come and join us in unison. Bless you all. I am Fredrick, by the way.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask Fredrick where he came from?
|
|
[OUT]Thank him and be on your way.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]24
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You did a splendid job. The place looks well dressed in pumpkins and all sorts. The older woman remains quiet and displeased, but an older looking gentleman in foreign clothes claps his hands in admiration:
|
|
|
|
'Wonderful! You did the All Hallow's Eve great honour, to be sure. Now the spirits of the night will feel free to come and join us in unison. Bless you all. I am Fredrick, by the way.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask Fredrick where he came from?
|
|
[OUT]Thank him and be on your way.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]27
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
A child runs up to you and exclaims:
|
|
|
|
'Oh yes, we have apple bobbing over there or you can try your luck with our bread game - pieces of stuff were hidden in the dough, we each get a piece of the bread, and see what we find, some may have good fortune, some broken teeth!'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Go for the apples. [Children only]
|
|
[OUT]Try the bread.
|
|
[OUT]Actually, reconsider your options.
|
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]30
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[STORY]
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'You found a golden coin; this mean you will grow up rich for sure!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]31
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[STORY]
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'You found a clover, yum, you will be lucky!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]32
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[STORY]
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'You found a piece of sweet fruit, well done, you are lucky.'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]33
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[STORY]
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'Your piece looks like a face of a Dziod, a forefather. Wow, you are blessed!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]34
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[STORY]
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'Oh, your bread is empty, the spirits may get you tonight!'
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You feel oddly shaken by the child's words...
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]36
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[STORY]
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|
You won!
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Great, play some more ordinary games, then leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]41
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[STORY]
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|
You lost, and caught a cold from the icy water, better luck next time.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]43
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[STORY]
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|
News of the pet murders reached the folk quickly, so when you ask around, people shake their heads in disbelief and anger:
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|
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|
'Must be those damned black hounds again, every time they escape we have to lock up our chicken coops and hide our dogs!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Say you will go speak to the beastmaster then.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]47
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[STORY]
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|
You arrive at the mansion of Tomislav, the boss of Bear Village. The house stands tall on a small rising, overlooking a dark forest beyond the settlement's boundaries.
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You hear the man's jolly voice welcome you from a window:
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'Come up, come up my friends!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Go into the house.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]48
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[STORY]
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|
Inside the house, there is a table set for a feast, a band is playing quietly in the background. At the table, you see a couple of beggars eating some food and Fredrick, the foreign visitor, looking at them with certain disdain. He sees you and walks over:
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|
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|
'Ah, more visitors, and ones less... rugged. Good. I do not understand why our host feeds them...'
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[/STORY]
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|
[OUT][Wisdom] Explain that the beggars symbolise the Dziody, spirits of our forefathers wondering the lands.
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[OUT]Shrug and see Tomislav, the host.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]49
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[STORY]
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|
'Oh, that, yes. Boss did say something of the sorts. Hmm, odd, but why not.
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|
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|
He also made the music so damn quiet. Still. Each to their own, he has honoured the All Hallow's Eve well in all other ways!'
|
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Shrug and see Tomislav, the host.
|
|
[OUT]Insist the foreigner should pay more heed to your customs, for Nyia may not be impressed with strangers dishonouring her time.
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|
[/NODE]
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|
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+[NODE]50
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|
[STORY]
|
|
You see a glimmer of satisfaction in the man's eye:
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|
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|
'Well, I say. She is not the only deity of death, no? We each have our own, and all should be honoured well, for it is their domain that receives the reverence after all. But, we should not argue under our host's roof.'
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|
|
|
You see the boss watching his guest with curiosity.
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[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Approach the host.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]51
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|
[STORY]
|
|
Tomislav hugs you and smiles:
|
|
'Pay no heed to the zealous ways of my guest, but he did bring us all those wonderful new ways to celebrate All Souls day, did he not?
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|
|
|
Now, I must dash and help with various preparations, but please do explore Bear Village, and come see me should anything go wrong.'
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|
[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Explore the village.
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|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[OUT]Ask about the dead animals.
|
|
[OUT]Ask him how a demon got to be in charge of a human village?
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
+[NODE]52
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|
[STORY]
|
|
You enter the village, and see people are gathered around Tomislav, who is trying to calm them down:
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|
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|
'Do not panic, I will get to the bottom of this, now go back to work and leave it to me, good people.'
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|
|
|
The crowd disperses slowly and Tomislav beacons you to join him.
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[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Ask Tomislav what happened?
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|
[OUT]Tell Tomislav about Gurtek and Bogslava and their odd plot to scare off Fredrick.
|
|
[OUT]Join Gurtek to tell Tomislav about the angry forefathers.
|
|
[OUT]Share your suspicions about Gurtek and the dogs, but also about Fredrick.
|
|
[OUT]Talk about presence of the dark spirits that Gurtek mentioned.
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|
[/NODE]
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+[NODE]53
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[STORY]
|
|
'Oh, yes, well, I don't quite know what is happening, but there were terrible screams coming from the woodcutters lodge, and, well, my son is there too, can you please go and check what is happening? All out guardsmen were sent away on a task, I have no one else to ask...'
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|
[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Agree to have a look.
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|
[/NODE]
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|
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+[NODE]54
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|
[STORY]
|
|
'Well, I say! How ridiculous. I suppose we must go and retrieve the 'kidnapped' then, and sort this mess out. We can deal with the dogs afterwards.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Agree and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
+[NODE]55
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'What? Oh, damn be my ambition... You mean Bohna and Vieslav are dead? Do you know what can we do, how can we appease the forefathers now?'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Turn to Gurtek for an answer.
|
|
[/NODE]
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+[NODE]56
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'I am no shaman, but, if the forefathers are awake and gathered, they will be by the old oak near the woodcutters lodge.
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|
|
|
Let us go there and see if we can stop this.'
|
|
|
|
He turns to you:
|
|
'Will you speak to them on our behalf? We have no zerca, or shaman that could do it for us.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Agree to go and help them with this.
|
|
[OUT]Decline, tell them it is their business and leave. [Abandon quest]
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|
[/NODE]
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|
|
|
+[NODE]58
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You spot the caravan of Fredrick, the foreigner, disappear on the horizon, clearly only his life was spared here.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
+[NODE]62
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'You mean they said they would punish us? Well, that sounds ridiculous. Still, we thank you for the warning.
|
|
|
|
I say they are bluffing. Angry old men, trying to scare us. We will show them we can celebrate both traditions well enough, here, at Bear Village!'
|
|
|
|
The people cheer him on, but some seem a bit uneasy.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Nod and leave.
|
|
[OUT]Gurtek beckons you.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
|
|
+[NODE]64
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Tomislav means well, but really, he just doesn't know what to do. Even if we take down the Halloween stuff, you know as well as I do, it will not be enough now... I will try to convince some folks to leave, maybe that will help.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Nod and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
|
|
+[NODE]65
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Well, that is disturbing indeed, and yet, are we entirely sure Gurtek did not meddle here to protect the dogs? I am fond of them too, but they have become a nuisance...
|
|
|
|
Still, people tell me there is a commotion at the woodcutters lodge, can you please go and investigate? We will deal with the dogs afterwards.'
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Agree and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]66
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Fredrick? He spends his time with me mostly, and yes, he does go out at night, but always in the company of my men, for security, you see.
|
|
|
|
Hmm. I am sad to say it looks like Gurtek is indeed trying to cover up for those dogs of his. Still, people tell me there is a commotion at the woodcutters lodge, can you please go and investigate? We will deal with the dogs afterwards.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Agree and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]68
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
As you search through the bloodied debris, you find a note addressed to you, explaining that many folks were able to escape because you defeated that wooden bear, and thus, weakened the angry forefathers.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]74
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Bear Village lies destroyed, bloodied wooden sculptures hulk over every hut and corner. There is a deadly silence, where seconds ago you could have sworn you heard screams and sobs.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Check for survivors.
|
|
[OUT]Check for survivors.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]75
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Bear Village lies destroyed, bloodied wooden sculptures hulk over every hut and corner. There is a deadly silence, where seconds ago you could have sworn you heard screams and sobs.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Check for survivors.
|
|
[OUT]Check for survivors.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]76
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Hmm, yes, I have heard of this. Some are so rude as to suspect my dear friend here, but then the village never did like strangers. I assure you, Fredrick killed no animals. Still, if you do not mind, I have sent my men off on a mission, so I have none to ask, if you have the time, please try to find the culprit.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Say you will go speak to the beastmaster then.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]77
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Tomislav shrugs, but you see a sly smirk on his face:
|
|
|
|
'I was born here, you know. Not inside the village, but in a cave, over there - he points to his garden. I am a treasurer, meant to sit and guard some old chests, well, I got sick of it. Took my treasure, told the people of Bear Village that I will share it if they will let me live here. They did, and soon enough they figured I am best at manging things, so here we are.'
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Explore the village.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[OUT]Ask about the dead animals.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]79
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The village looks less joyful now, and many of the Haloween decorations are gone.
|
|
|
|
But, nervous not to offend the forefathers even more, the All Souls games and revelry continues quietly...
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Check the food stalls.
|
|
[OUT]See if you can help with the decorations.
|
|
[OUT][Child] Ask to join in one of the games.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Wise woman's hut(10)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You see the hut of the Bear Village wise woman. The place looks quiet and peaceful. There are some candles lit under a tree. The yard looks very tidy. And there are many signs:
|
|
|
|
'Stay quiet, so that spirits are not disturbed...'
|
|
'Remain indoors after dark, for the souls of the dead may not come in peace...'
|
|
'DO NOT spread white paint, or flour about your homes, you may mark a spirit, and this will not be respectful!'
|
|
|
|
A lady comes out and looks at you.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Greet the wise woman quietly.
|
|
[OUT]Say hallo.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]4
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Hmm, good, yes. Quiet. So, what brings you here? Did young Tomislav send you to make me put up some of that pumpkin nonsense? If he did, I swear on my grandmother...'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Say Tomislav only said you should visit her.
|
|
[OUT]Ask why she does not like Halloween?
|
|
[OUT]See what she has to offer, you have no time to chat.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]5
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Oh, right. Well, he is too smart to just tell you. Anyway...'
|
|
|
|
She was about to say more when a caravan drove past the hut at great speed. The woman stomps her feet and shakes her fist:
|
|
|
|
'Those bloody caravans! There are sings, they are not allowed! Bastards. They got my fence three times already, and killed my chicken once!'
|
|
|
|
She suddenly remembers about staying quiet and stops, but her face is red in anger.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask if you can help?
|
|
[OUT]See what she has to offer, you have no time to chat.
|
|
[OUT]Ask why she does not like Halloween?
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]6
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Not much here. I can sell you some herbs and spices.
|
|
|
|
I am also a good listener, if you have them mental issues, I can sort you out, I swear. Other than that, I am the quiet sort, I do not meddle in other folks' business here.'
|
|
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]You hear a commotion nearby and you see the wise woman looking away too. Go check it out.
|
|
[OUT]Buy herbs and spices.
|
|
[OUT]Heal your mental wounds.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]11
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You walk over to where a small crowd of villagers has assembled and you see several animals gutted and spread out for all to see. People are whispering about Gurtek and his dogs as prime suspects of this foul deed.
|
|
|
|
Some children are crying, the adults look unsettled. They turn to their wise woman as she arrives with you. She speaks:
|
|
'This is some foul deed. And on the night of All Souls... we must find the culprits quickly, before the spirits are angered more!'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Question the wise woman first.
|
|
[OUT]Question the villagers gathered here.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]12
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Dislike is a strong word. I care little for the foreign custom, that's all. I tell you, those Westerner spirits may be happy with pumpkins and tomfoolery, but our forefathers' souls are not be messed with.
|
|
|
|
Everyone is so jolly. Laughing, playing tricks, eating candy. No mournful peace, no reverence. Next thing you know they'll forget to light the candles at the cemetery! But, each to their own...'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Nod and see what she has to offer.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]13
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Well, if you catch the blasted bandits and tell them never to drive through here again, then yes!'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Agree.
|
|
[OUT]Decline the task. Ask why she does not like Halloween?
|
|
[OUT]Decline the task. See what she has to offer, you have no time to chat.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]16
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'How nice of you. Well, as a reward, here, my old iron frog, it should lend you its wisdom.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]18
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
' I was talking to you , remember. I know nothing of this mess, only that it is likely to be angry souls, pissed off at our Tomislav for organising his Halloween nonsense and listening to that foreigner, Fredrick.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Question the villagers gathered here.
|
|
[OUT]Say you will help them and go ask about this around the village.
|
|
[OUT][Intelligence] That is a very quick conclusion she just drew. Insist she knows more; it is clear she was not very surprised to see those dead animals.
|
|
[OUT][Magic user] The animals do look posed to mimic some ritual, but it is nothing real. A parlour trick at best. Since Bogslava claims to be a wise woman, question why she did not notice this?
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]19
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'We were going about our work when we found them like this... Mieszko said he saw some black shadows, but he is odd, so who knows. I say it's those damned dogs or that odd fella with the pumpkins, Fredrick.'
|
|
|
|
Mieszko does not protest the assessment, but repeats he saw some dark shadows stalking away from this place towards the centre of village.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Say you will help them and go ask about this around the village.
|
|
[OUT]Question the wise woman.
|
|
[OUT][Perception] Investigate.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]21
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Shush! Quiet, or the spirits will get angry... young fools... So, what brings you here? Did young Tomislav send you to make me put up some of that pumpkin nonsense? If he did, I swear on my grandmother...'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Say Tomislav only said you should visit her.
|
|
[OUT]Ask why she does not like Halloween?
|
|
[OUT]See what she has to offer, you have no time to chat.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]22
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Bogslava shrugs:
|
|
|
|
'I guess, but nothing I got to say about it.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]23
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
A lot of the tracks are trampled by the crowd, but you do see a lot of black fur here and you see tracks coming from one direction looking heavy and same tracks going back, but lighter - someone carried the dead animals here.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Tell Bogslava your findings and suggest it is unlikely she wouldn't have noticed someone meticulously arranging the scene so close to her hut.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]25
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The pets were killed brutally and their bodies arranged oddly, it looks like some sort of ritual or something. But there are no more clues for you here.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Say you will help them and go ask about this around the village.
|
|
[OUT][Magic user] The animals do look posed to mimic some ritual, but it is nothing real. A parlour trick at best. Since Bogslava claims to be a wise woman, question why she did not notice this?
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]29
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
She looks nervous, then speaks to you quietly:
|
|
'I don't like to say, because we are friends. But Gurtek, the beastmaster, he often loses control over them black beasties. And well, Tomislav told him he will put them down if it happens again, so I think, the poor green git is trying to make it look like a crime to save his pups.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Go question Gurtek, the beastmaster, at the kennels.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]33
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Oh fine, fine. This has gone far enough, and with your meddling, it won't work anyway. Yes, me and Gurtek planned this thing, we did kill a few pesky pets, made it look all scary and ritual like, we have a few folks hide away, pretend they are kidnapped. People will think the Dziody spirits are angry and maybe stop being stupid with the Halloween nonsense that foreigner, Fredrick, is making us do.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask why she hates Halloween so much?
|
|
[OUT]Thank her for the honesty, but say you must now go and tell Tomislav, the boss, what's been happening here.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]34
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Hate? No. But I do see things, you know. So does Gurtek, through his spirit bonds. We have our ways, the westerners have theirs. Our Nyia wishes us to honour the souls one way, why should we do it in another god's way? Appreciate your own before happily accepting someone else's...'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Nod, but question if it is not possible to perhaps do both?
|
|
[OUT]Thank her for the honesty, but say you must now go and tell Tomislav, what's been happening here.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]36
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
She shrugs:
|
|
'Maybe. But I am old, I live in the now. And I know our Dziody are not nice spirits, bless their souls. They are envious, and proud and I do not see this going well for us. Now, go, do what you must.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Thank her for the honesty, but say you must now go and tell Tomislav, what's been happening here.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]42
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Hello again. I can sell you some herbs and spices.
|
|
|
|
I am also a good listener, if you have them mental issues, I can sort you out, swear. Other than that, I am the quiet sort, I do not meddle in other folks' business here.'
|
|
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Buy herbs and spices.
|
|
[OUT]Heal your mental wounds.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[OUT]Report your success with the caravans.
|
|
[OUT]Ask Bogslava about the missing folks. Seems odd the two things happening at once.
|
|
[OUT]Ask if you can help with that caravan issue she was telling you about earlier?
|
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[OUT]See what she has to offer, you have no time to chat.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]45
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[STORY]
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You find the hut destroyed and burned, with the scorched body of Bogslava locked inside clearly, she decided to take her own life rather than face the forefathers.
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You sense her lost spirit lingering, watching...
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]49
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[STORY]
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You go back to Bogslava's hut, but clearly she is no longer here. The place is all packed up, but she does pick up her things now that you have come this way.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]52
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[STORY]
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You find the hut destroyed and burned, with the scorched body of Bogslava locked inside clearly, she decided to take her own life rather than face the forefathers.
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You sense her lost spirit lingering, watching...
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]53
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[STORY]
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'Well, if you catch the blasted bandits and tell them never to drive through here again, then yes!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Agree.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --Caravan(11)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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You catch on to the caravan that upset the wise woman from Bear Village.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT][Attractive] Speak to them, ask them to change their route.
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[OUT][Strength]Threaten them, say you will find them and kill them next time they try to come this way.
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[OUT]Attack!
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[OUT]Leave.
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[OUT]Speak to them, ask them to change their route.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]5
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[STORY]
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'Well, since you asked so nicely. Truth be told, we would have changed ages ago, but that woman is so bloody rude...
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Anyway, we will stop now, farewell to you.'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Thank them and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]9
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[STORY]
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'That old crone purposely moved her fence to stand in our way, refused our very generous offers to pay her to relocate and poisoned a nearby drinking hole so our horses died! We will not budge. Now leave us be.'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[OUT]Attack!
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]13
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[STORY]
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You were defeated, but they left you be.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]14
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[STORY]
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You killed the caravan bandits. The wise woman should be happy.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Thank them and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]15
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[STORY]
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'Okay, okay, no need for things to get tense like this. Apologies masters. It was just that that woman is so bloody rude...
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Anyway, we will stop now, bye.'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Thank them and leave.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --Kennels(12)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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You visit the dog kennels, and you are met by an older goblin the beastmaster, Gurtek, who is feeding two, large, scary looking black dogs. He turns to you:
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'Oi there, don't come too close. You more foreign folk?'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Say that you are not, you are Slavyan.
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[OUT]Leave.
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[OUT]Buy a dog or horse.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]3
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[STORY]
|
|
'Oh, good, good. Anyway, how can I help?'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Ask what he does here?
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]4
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[STORY]
|
|
'I take care of the animals, train these here dogs for master Tomislav, take care of his horses and the such. If you're looking for any of those foreign Hallow something attractions, I am not participating. But you can place an offering for the spirits under the old oak ...'
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|
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|
A woman's cry interrupts:
|
|
'Oh, no, no, my Vieslav is missing, Gurtek, you must help me find him!'
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|
[/STORY]
|
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[OUT]Listen to what has happened.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]5
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[STORY]
|
|
'Listen, I am not hiding anything here. If you ask me, it's that new fella, he sneaks out at night, goes to the grove, does funny westerner business there - sacrifices to some of their lot, I guess. Or else, the spirits took our people, and all we can do is try to appease them now. Burn all those Halloween things and get back to good old Zaduszki to honour All Souls time.'
|
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[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Tell him his dogs are still main suspects, but perhaps it is worth asking about the foreigner too. Leave to speak about this to Tomislav at the village.
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|
[/NODE]
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+[NODE]6
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|
[STORY]
|
|
The woman speaks while sobbing:
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'Vieslav, my son, he is missing. And Bohna, my neighbour too! Can't those mutts of yours go look for them?'
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Gurtek shrugs:
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|
'I don't know, dangerous that. Spirits are about, your folk was likely taken by them. You best honour the dead ones, then your folk will return, I am sure.'
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She huffs, swears at him and leaves to see the boss.
|
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[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask him why he would not offer help?
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]7
|
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[STORY]
|
|
'Why should I? They didn't listen when I said this Hallow's Eve was bad idea, that spirits will be angry. Now folks are gone, the only thing to do is chase away those foreign folks - present company excluded, to be sure...'
|
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[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Question Gurtek about the dead pets.
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|
[/NODE]
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+[NODE]8
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Good, good. They should come back this evening, make a nice scene, maybe put some sense into Tomislav.
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|
|
|
And I promise to keep Zeb and Bael on a leash.'
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[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Nod and leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]9
|
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[STORY]
|
|
'Oh, blast it... fine. There is truth to what I said, the spirits are aggravated. But me and Bogslava, we may have helped their hand a little.
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|
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|
My pups did kill those stupid pets, then we got the idea to make it look all scary like.
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Then we asked Vieslav and Bohna to hide for a time. We were gonna stage a whole thing where they say the angry spirits took them...'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask where they are now.
|
|
[OUT]Ask why the two agreed to this?
|
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[OUT]Say that you will not interfere, seems like he has his reasons.
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|
[/NODE]
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+[NODE]10
|
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[STORY]
|
|
'If you ask me, it's that the new fella, he sneaks out at night, goes to the grove, does funny westerner business there - sacrifices to some of their lot, I guess. Or else, the spirits took our people, and all we can do is try to appease them now. Burn all those Halloween things and get back to good old Zaduszki to honour All Souls time.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Tell him his dogs are still main suspects, but perhaps it is worth asking about the foreigner too. Leave to speak about this to Tomislav at the village.
|
|
[OUT][Shaman, zerca or spirit] Ask if he has any actual evidence that spirits are at work here.
|
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]11
|
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[STORY]
|
|
He looks concerned, but does not speak.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask about the dead pets, say that many villagers say his dogs killed them.
|
|
[OUT]Tell him Bogslava spilled the beans and you know they plotted to scare the villagers.
|
|
[OUT]Ask about the dead pets, say that many villagers say his dogs killed them and Bogslava confirmed this suspicion to you.
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|
[/NODE]
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+[NODE]12
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Hmm, did she now? She said I covered up for my dogs? Well, I guess she is right. That damned boss of ours said he'd have them put down and they only do what nature tells them... And you know, I think they have the Bies blood in them and they are not so they act with the spirits.
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|
|
|
So, you see, I still think it is the spirits who made it all happen. My dogs certainly did not kidnap anyone.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT][intelligence] Seems like an awful coincidence, the two things happening, especially that it is him who seems to hate Halloween so much. Insist he tells you the truth!
|
|
[OUT]If his theory is true and the spirits got angry at the village for celebrating Halloween, what does he suggest they should do?
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
|
+[NODE]13
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Gurtek, you must track my missing folk, Gurtek, your dogs kill our chickens, Gurtek this, Gurtek that, they always want something, never think of me...
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|
|
|
Dogs will be dogs; they can kill some smaller pets, sure. But Tomislav clearly said I am to keep them locked up this week, so I did that. Also, dogs tend not to arrange their kills in patterns.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT][Intelligence] Patterns? Interesting choice of words. Try to pressure him into telling you the truth.
|
|
[OUT]If his theory is true and the spirits got angry at the village for celebrating Halloween, what does he suggest they should do?
|
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]16
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'The woodcutters hut, some of the folk there also agreed with us, so they said they will hide them.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Go to the woodcutters hut.
|
|
[OUT]Say that you will not interfere, seems like he has his reasons.
|
|
[OUT]Go to the woodcutters hut.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]17
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Vieslav is a good lad, his pa was a zerca till he passed last winter, so the boy knows his lore well enough. Bohna, well, her and Bogslava argue a lot, but they are both wise women, it is their job to protect the old ways...'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask where they are now.
|
|
[OUT]Say that you will not interfere, seems like he has his reasons.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]24
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Well, nothing solid, but although I am no shaman, I am sensitive to spirits, and I have been feeling unsettled. Bogslava also swears she has heard the Dziody, souls of her forefathers, speak angrily at night.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Try speaking to the old souls, see if Gurtek speaks truth.
|
|
[OUT]The spirit energies are too strong for you. Tell Gurtek you must go and speak to Tomislav about all of this.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]27
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Oh, blast it... fine. There is truth to what I said, the spirits are aggravated. But me and Bogslava, we may have helped their hand a little.
|
|
|
|
My pups did kill those stupid pets, then we got the idea to make it look all scary like.
|
|
|
|
Then we asked Vieslav and Bohna to hide for a time. We were gonna stage a whole thing where they say the angry spirits took them...'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask where they are now.
|
|
[OUT]Ask why the two agreed to this?
|
|
[OUT]Say that you will not interfere, seems like he has his reasons.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]29
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You commune with the souls gathering here for Zaduszki and indeed, you feel they are angered.
|
|
|
|
You now see clearly the dogs are possessed by the Bies demon, but they are loyal to Tomislav and would not hurt the villagers.
|
|
|
|
Instead, you sense a great spiritual power meddling here. You know for sure the folk who were supposed to be kidnapped are dead and you know more blood is coming!
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Tell Gurtek you findings.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]30
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Dead, oh no! But we never... This is bad, so very bad. We must go to Tomislav at once, we must try to appease the forefathers quickly, before they doom us all!'
|
|
|
|
He takes the dogs and runs to the village.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Follow him.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]33
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
There are indeed angered souls here, but you cannot decipher why or what role they played in all the happenings.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Tell Gurtek you must go and speak to Tomislav about all of this.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]34
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The kennels are destroyed.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]You see some fresh tracks leading away from here, and they do not look like the tracks of wooden statues. Follow the trail.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]38
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You find a small group of refugees from the Bear Village, Gurtek amongst them. They are on the move and not interested in talking, but Gurtek stops and turns to you:
|
|
|
|
'I do understand that this was our fate. I do not blame you for your choices or failures. Thank the gods you allowed my dogs to live, as it was them who died defending us. Here, this pup will stay with you now. Bye and please remember not to anger the forefathers next year!'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Thank him and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]43
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The kennels are destroyed.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]You see some fresh tracks leading away from here, and they do not look like the tracks of wooden statues. Follow the trail.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]44
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The kennels are empty, clearly the villagers did not know how to handle the animals without Gurtek.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]47
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You visit the dog kennels, Gurtek isn't here, but you can play with the animals or buy one.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Buy a dog or horse.
|
|
[OUT]Play and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Woodcutters lodge(13)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The woodcutters lodge is unlike any other you've seen, at least in terms of its aesthetics. The small building is beautifully carved, with the likeness of woodland creatures and wood folk staring back at you with eerily live eyes.
|
|
|
|
The whole yard is also taken up by wooden sculptures, some aged, others fresh, some even in the making.
|
|
|
|
You also see the tools of the trade are scattered around, dropped. And you see a small crowd gathered around one fallen figure.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Approach.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]3
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
As you approach the hut, you see signs of struggle and blood splattered over many of the wooden sculptures.
|
|
|
|
The door is ajar and inside you see some bodies.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Check if anyone survived.
|
|
[OUT]Check if anyone survived.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]4
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
There is a body of a middle-aged woman, her intestines are spread out on the floor- she must be Bohna. Vieslav, the young man you were also looking for, lies twisted next to her, his eyes gouged out and throat torn apart.
|
|
Two bulky men, likely woodcutters, lie torn to shreds, their axes fallen nearby but free of blood - they didn't even have the chance to attack?
|
|
|
|
Finally, you spot a fifth body, that of a young man with long blond hair, his body bloodless and stiff, his face frozen in fear.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT][Perception] Investigate.
|
|
[OUT]Look around for clues.
|
|
[OUT][Medic] Check the bodies to determine how they died.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]5
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The lodge is a mess, the front door is destroyed and the bodies are badly torn up - this is clearly the work of some beast.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Question the boy?
|
|
[OUT]Look around more.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]6
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Bohna's and Vieslav's things are set up in the hut as if they were guests here. The front doors are torn apart, and the earth on the room floor is cracked. The tracks are odd, large, heavy and some look animal-like, but you cannot say for sure.
|
|
|
|
The wounds are very extreme, with definite signs of animal claws/teeth, but hard to say if that's the only weapon used here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Question the long-haired boy, he seems in better shape than Vieslav.
|
|
[OUT]Look around more.
|
|
[OUT][Medic] Check the bodies to determine how they died.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]7
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The young man looks up, his eyes are red with tears:
|
|
|
|
'I... I just don't understand how it happened. I felt, felt the wood so angry, then I came here, and there was all this blood and growling. All teeth, and claws, moving, but how? All this blood, how did they come to life?'
|
|
|
|
He starts sobbing and cannot speak anymore. You see Tomislav arrive and take him aside.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask if he knows the boy?
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]8
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'I am sorry, I don't mean to sound dismissive. But my son is fragile and has a big imagination, as all artists do. And those dogs killed enough of my folk, so I just want them gone.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Say that you think the dogs are guilty.
|
|
[OUT]Tell him you think there is enough evidence to suggest something more than the dogs. Advise he spares them.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]9
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Tomislav nods: 'Yes, I think it too.'
|
|
|
|
Gurtek is called for and he obeys, even though you see tears in his eyes. The dogs are put down by his own hand. Tomislav speaks up:
|
|
'It had to be done. You are an honourable man Gurtek, thank you. Now, I shall retire and try to regain a semblance of peace for the village. I thank you again for your help, God's chosen.'
|
|
|
|
He bows and leaves, so does Gurtek, carrying his two dogs.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]10
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Well, you see. My boy, he is half eleven. And well. His sculptures, they are clearly infused with magic... It's just, if the villagers hear of it. They will not believe he did not mean it. I am a demon, you see, and he is a half-breed. Villagers tend to accept us only so long as we don't stand out like this... If we kill the dogs, folk will calm down and I will have time to try and figure out what is really happening.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Tell him if the boy made sculptures that are magical and possibly walking around killing folk, he should pay for it like any other. Tell the villagers.
|
|
[OUT]Agree, allow to blame the dogs.
|
|
[OUT]Say that you will not tell on his son, for now, but he should also leave the dogs alone. Say you will continue looking into this for him.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]11
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The bodies were torn apart with sheer force and while there are some claw and bite marks, they are odd, full of splinters. Some cuts also look like they were made by an axe, but not a very sharp one.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Question the boy?
|
|
[OUT]Look around more.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]12
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
There is a body of a middle-aged woman, her intestines are spread out on the floor- she must be Bohna. There are three more bodies in sight, two woodcutters, torn apart. However, Vieslav, the young man you were also searching for, is covered in blood but alive.
|
|
|
|
You also spot a fifth body, that of a young man with long blond hair, but you see he is breathing.
|
|
|
|
It looks like you got here fast enough to interrupt the slaughter. At least for the two.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT][Perception] Investigate.
|
|
[OUT]Take care of the wounded, and take a look around.
|
|
[OUT][Medic] Check the bodies to determine how they died.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]13
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You see the wooden sculptures from before, but they are all covered in fresh blood. There is no one here, only scattered tools and silence.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]16
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Yes, yes of course I do. He is mine. He is our artist too, you know. In any case. This is clearly the dogs, right? We should put those damned beasts down, now!'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT][Intelligence] He seems overly quick to dismiss the boy's words. Ask him to tell you the truth, now!
|
|
[OUT]Say that you think the dogs are guilty.
|
|
[OUT]Tell him you think there is enough evidence to suggest something more than the dogs. Advise he spares them.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]18
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You look for more clues and you see Tomislav and Gurtek arrive. Tomislav listens to what you have found so far, he looks concerned.
|
|
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'So, you think a beast did it? This is not much to go on. And while we were coming here, two more dead were found in the village. We have to stop this madness...'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Say that you think the dogs are guilty.
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[OUT]Tell him you think there is enough evidence to suggest something more than the dogs. Advise he spares them.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]19
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[STORY]
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'Well, I suppose I did ask you to solve this for us, so I must trust your judgement.'
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Gurtek, who stood nearby, bows to you:
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'Thanks, you will not be sorry for this, I know my dogs and I know they did not do this. We best get back to the village and try to figure out what is going on here.'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]20
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[STORY]
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'Oh, I see... Okay, I am a demon, so I give you my demon word I will tell people. But please, allow me to take him home first, keep him safe from the mob. He deserves a trial at least. Come see me in the village so we may figure out if this is the end of it.'
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He walks away with his son. Gurtek nods to you, acknowledging you just saved his dogs.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --Forefathers(14)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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You find the old oak and you are now sure things are not right in this village. Standing around the sacred tree are the wooden sculptures you saw before, only they are twisted, eerie and clearly looking at you, as you are walking towards them.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Speak to the forefathers, ask them why they are angered so?
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[OUT]Attack!
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]3
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[STORY]
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You hear a voice of many answer in your head:
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'You ask why? You impertinent child! You would not ask were you following the wisdom of your forefathers as we have taught you. In Nyia's name, this foul village will be punished for its impurity and for readily inviting foreign deities into their midst!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT][Nyia] Yes, if this is their transgression they have truly erred. Allow the forefathers to continue their punishment as they see fit.
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|
[OUT]There will likely still be a hard price to pay, as it has gone far beyond words. But, try to convince the forefathers that the people did not mean to anger them so. They lack the guidance of a zerca. Their mayor is a demon. And they clearly only wanted to honour a guest, not offend their own customs.
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[OUT][Magic user] You feel these spirits are darkened and twisted. They will ask for blood whatever you say. Face them in the spirit realms, it is the only way to fully quench their thirst for vengeance.
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[OUT]Say that you think they should do what they will. It is not your village. Leave.
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[OUT]Ask what foreign god they mean?
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[OUT]Ask how they have been able to act in the realms of the living?
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[OUT]Back away for now, perhaps there is time to return later.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]6
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[STORY]
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You defeat the forefather spirits and see the shattered sculptures turn to ordinary wood once more.
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And yet, you sense a dark presence linger and you know that the souls may yet find a way to enact their revenge on the Bear Village.
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Still, at least they no longer have their physical coils to play with.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Report back to Tomislav and the villagers.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]8
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[STORY]
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You are defeated and the forefathers claim a life as payment for your disrespect.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Run away.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]14
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[STORY]
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'There is some wisdom in your words. Yes. The young ones make mistakes. We will forego our revenge, but a blood price must be paid.
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We will take the lives of half of the village, or, we may take one of yours, you are strong, your essence will do.'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Agree the villagers must pay their price.
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[OUT]Offer one of your own.
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[OUT]Attack!
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[OUT][Magic user] You feel these spirits are darkened and twisted. They will ask for blood whatever you say. Face them in the spirit realms, it is the only way to fully quench their thirst for vengeance.
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[OUT]It will hurt, but back away for now, perhaps there is time to return later.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]20
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[STORY]
|
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'There is some wisdom in your words. Yes. Young ones make mistakes. We will forego our revenge, but a blood price must be paid.
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We will take the lives of half of the village, or, we may take one of yours, you are strong, your essence will do.'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Agree the villagers must pay their price.
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[OUT]Offer one of your own.
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|
[OUT]Attack!
|
|
[OUT][Magic user] You feel these spirits are darkened and twisted. They will ask for blood whatever you say. Face them in the spirit realms, it is the only way to fully quench their thirst for vengeance.
|
|
[OUT]It will hurt, but back away for now, perhaps there is time to return later.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]21
|
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[STORY]
|
|
Your strength of spirit overwhelms the angered forefathers and they withdraw from the physical realm for good. As they depart, you hear their fading voice:
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'Now this is what our children should be like. Good. You honour us. We will leave the weaklings to your judgement. We fade now, but one of us will stay with you and guard you against our enemies.'
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[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Thank the forefathers and leave to report back to the village.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]25
|
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[STORY]
|
|
You are defeated and the forefathers claim a life as payment for your disrespect.
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|
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]26
|
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[STORY]
|
|
'No! Your words are weak and meaningless. A blood price will be paid, only then will they know their place.'
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|
|
|
You feel the ground shake and the air gets cold. You see the wooden figures begin to move, deadly intent in their hollow eyes.
|
|
[/STORY]
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[OUT]Do nothing.
|
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[OUT]Attack!
|
|
[OUT][Magic user] You feel these spirits are darkened and twisted. They will ask for blood whatever you say. Face them in the spirit realms, it is the only way to fully quench their thirst for vengeance.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
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+[NODE]27
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The forefathers defeat you and you feel their bloodlust growing.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
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+[NODE]28
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The forefathers' spirits nod in approval and you hear their whispers:
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|
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|
'Now this is what our children should be like. Good. You honour us. We go now to exact our judgement, but one of us will stay with you and guard you against our enemies.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Thank the forefathers and leave to report back to the village.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
|
|
+[NODE]32
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'A half elven youth carved this wood with all the passion of their woodland kin and the tenacity of such tender age. In doing so, they infused it with ancient magic. It is through this magic that we were able to manifest and teach those fools a lesson in blood.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask what foreign god they meant before?
|
|
[OUT]Ask why not kill the foreign guests then? Why the villagers?
|
|
[/NODE]
|
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|
|
+[NODE]33
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'They come from the lands that were once west. They have their own gods, of whom we shall not speak. Suffice to say, their Hallow's Eve gives honour to their own, and thus not to us, nor to our lady Nyia.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT][Nyia] Yes, if this is their transgression they have truly erred. Allow the forefathers to continue their punishment as they see fit.
|
|
[OUT]There will likely still be a hard price to pay, as it has gone far beyond words. But, try to convince the forefathers that the people did not mean to anger them so. They lack the guidance of a zerca. Their mayor is a demon. And they clearly only wanted to honour a guest, not offend their own customs.
|
|
[OUT][Magic user] You feel these spirits are darkened and twisted. They will ask for blood whatever you say. Face them in the spirit realms, it is the only way to fully quench their thirst for vengeance.
|
|
[OUT]Say that you think they should do what they will. It is not your village. Leave.
|
|
[OUT]Ask how they have been able to act in the realms of the living?
|
|
[OUT]Back away for now, perhaps there is time to return later.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]34
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Impertinent they may be, but loyal to their own forefathers. This we respect. It is our own children, lost in the glamour of new baubles, that we seek to school.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask what foreign god they meant before?
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]35
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The forefathers' spirits nod in approval and you hear their whispers:
|
|
|
|
'Now this is what our children should be like. Good. You honour us. We go now to exact our judgement.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Thank the forefathers and leave to report back to the village.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]37
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The place is quiet, deathly quiet. The sculptures are still, lifeless, but crimson red.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]41
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You see Tomislav and the villagers were hovering nearby, they cheer as you approach, many kneel before you, Tomislav bows:
|
|
|
|
'You are true heroes, at least to us. You gave the life of your own, for us! I can never repay you enough. Here, a collection we made to reward you. And some of our people asked to join you, if you'll have them.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]See who wants to join.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]42
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'You are willing to pay the ultimate price for them. You honour Nyia this All Souls day, as you honour us. We take your flesh and soul, but we give you one of our toys so it may aid you. Farewell.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Thank them and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]43
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Those who want to join you line up.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask Bogslava to come.
|
|
[OUT]Gurtek's young nephew would like to come with you, and his uncle agrees to it. Take him.
|
|
[OUT]Tomislav's son, Milosz, wishes to join you. He swore off art forever, but can still do decent craft. Take him.
|
|
[OUT]A child who was made orphan wishes to come with you as you are the hero. The villagers agree it would be best for them. Take them with you.
|
|
[OUT]Say you do not want anyone to join.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]48
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You see the villagers were gathered nearby, and clearly heard what the price will be. Gurtek, his goblin family, Tomislav and his odd lot and a few more undesirables were quickly chosen as volunteers, and before anyone could run, or protest, the forefathers took them. Bogslava speaks to you:
|
|
|
|
'This was a bloody price, but you saved many lives. I guess this village never wanted them odd folk anyway, human nature... we chased that foreigner away too.. Here, a collection we made to reward you. '
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Thank them.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]49
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The villagers bow in thanks but do not say much, some are clearly ashamed of what happened, other relieved it was not them who paid. They move away. Bogslava remains.
|
|
|
|
'I would rather not stay here; will you take me with you?'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask Bogslava to come.
|
|
[OUT]Refuse and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]52
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You see Tomislav and the villagers were hovering nearby, they cheer as you approach, many kneel before you, Tomislav bows:
|
|
|
|
'You are true heroes, at least to us. I can never repay you enough. Here, a collection we made to reward you. And some of our people asked to join you, if you'll have them.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]See who wants to join.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]53
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Those who want to join you line up.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask Bogslava and her grandchild to come.
|
|
[OUT]Gurtek's young nephew would like to come with you, and his uncle agrees to it. Take him.
|
|
[OUT]Tomislav's son, Milosz, wishes to join you. He swore off art forever, but can still do decent craft. Take him.
|
|
[OUT]A child who was made orphan wishes to come with you as you are the hero. The villagers agree it would be best for them. Take them with you.
|
|
[OUT]Say you do not want anyone to join.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]61
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You see Tomislav and the villagers were hovering nearby, they cheer as you approach, many kneel before you, Tomislav bows:
|
|
|
|
'You are true heroes, at least to us. I can never repay you enough. Here, a collection we made to reward you. And some of our people asked to join you, if you'll have them.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]See who wants to join.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]62
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Later, you discover the village continued to be haunted and some folk were driven mad, but overall, the village fared much better that it could have.
|
|
|
|
Those who want to join you, line up.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask Bogslava and her grandchild to come.
|
|
[OUT]Gurtek's young nephew would like to come with you, and his uncle agrees to it. Take him.
|
|
[OUT]Tomislav's son, Milosz, wishes to join you. He swore off art forever, but can still do decent craft. Take him.
|
|
[OUT]A child who was made orphan wishes to come with you as you are the hero. The villagers agree it would be best for them. Take them with you.
|
|
[OUT]Say you do not want anyone to join.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Wooden Bear Attack(15)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
As you walk in, you are attacked by a wooden bear wielding an axe!
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Fight!
|
|
[OUT]Try to run!
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]4
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
As you walk in, you are attacked by a wooden bear wielding an axe!
|
|
|
|
The two dogs, Bael and Zeb, join you and charge towards the bear.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Fight!
|
|
[OUT]Try to run!
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]5
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You destroy the bear, and yet you hear a voice from within:
|
|
|
|
'You cannot stop us little fools. You serve the gods, and so you should not stop us. A blood price will be paid by Bear Village...'
|
|
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Go tell Tomislav and the villagers about this.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]6
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Oh no! This sounds bad, really bad. The forefathers' souls, we offended them... Gurtek, do you know where they may hide, so that we may try to plead with them?'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Turn to Gurtek.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]7
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'I am no shaman, but, if the forefathers are awake and gathered, they will be by the old oak near the woodcutters lodge.
|
|
|
|
Let us go there and see if we can stop this.'
|
|
|
|
He turns to you:
|
|
'Will you speak to them on our behalf? We have no zerca, or shaman that could do it for us. Whatever you decide, I will take my dogs and try to ready the folk for what may come next.
|
|
Oh, and one one of my dogs will stay with you from now on, as thanks for all the hard work.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Ask Tomislav if he is coming too?
|
|
[OUT]Agree to aid them.
|
|
[OUT]Decline, tell them it is their business and leave. [Abandon quest]
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]8
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Well, I would deal with it myself, but as demon, I am bound to this village. The lodge was as far as I was able to go...'
|
|
|
|
You are not sure if he is telling the truth, but you have a feeling he will not win the next elections after this.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Agree to aid them.
|
|
[OUT]Decline, tell them it is their business and leave. [Abandon quest]
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]12
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You were defeated, but the bear leaves you. It speaks:
|
|
|
|
'You cannot stop us little fools. You serve the gods, and so you should not stop us. A blood price will be paid by Bear Village...'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Get to Tomislav to tell him about this.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]16
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You barely run away and you feel a spiritual darkness follow you for a time.
|
|
You find Tomislav. He listens to your tale, concerned.
|
|
|
|
'A wooden bear with an axe? Astonishing, but it would explain many things. We must try to kill it before it kills more of our folk. And to think all our own warriors are away... If you will not help, we are lost.'
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]18
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You managed to run away and find Tomislav. He listens to your tale, concerned.
|
|
|
|
'A wooden bear with an axe? Astonishing, but it would explain many things. We must try to kill it, before it kills more of our folk. And to think all our own warriors are away... If you will not help, we are lost.'
|
|
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Say you may try again if you can. Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]23
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Tomislav cries out in panic:
|
|
|
|
'Oh no, no. The forefathers, angered. We must try to kill the bear, before it kills more of our folk. Surely, this will stop them...And to think all our own warriors are away... If you will not help, we are lost.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Say you may try again if you can. Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]31
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You destroy the bear, and yet you hear a voice from within:
|
|
|
|
'You cannot stop us little fools. You serve the gods, and so you should not stop us. A blood price will be paid by Bear Village...'
|
|
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Go tell Tomislav and the villagers about this.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]34
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You were defeated, but the bear leaves you. It speaks:
|
|
|
|
'You cannot stop us little fools. You serve the gods, and so you should not stop us. A blood price will be paid by Bear Village...'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Get to Tomislav to tell him about this.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]35
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You barely run away and you feel a spiritual darkness follow you for a time.
|
|
You find Tomislav. He listens to your tale, concerned.
|
|
|
|
'A wooden bear with an axe? Astonishing, but it would explain many things. We must try to kill it before it kills more of our folk. And to think all our own warriors are away... If you will not help, we are lost.'
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Bear spawn(16)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You find the wooden bear again; it lunges at you!
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Fight!
|
|
[OUT]Run away!
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]4
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
As you walk in, you are attacked by a wooden bear wielding an axe!
|
|
|
|
The two dogs, Bael and Zeb, join you and charge towards the bear.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Fight!
|
|
[OUT]Run away!
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]5
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You destroy the bear, and yet you hear a voice from within:
|
|
|
|
'You cannot stop us little fools. You serve the gods, and so you should not stop us. A blood price will be paid by Bear Village...'
|
|
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Go tell Tomislav and the villagers about this.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]6
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Oh no! This sounds bad, really bad. The forefathers' souls, we offended them... Gurtek, do you know where they may hide, so that we may try to plead with them?'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Turn to Gurtek.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]7
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'I am no shaman, but, if the forefathers are awake and gathered, they will be by the old oak near the woodcutters' lodge.
|
|
|
|
Let us go there and see if we can stop this.'
|
|
|
|
He turns to you:
|
|
'Will you speak to them on our behalf? We have no zerca, or shaman that could do it for us. Whatever you decide, I will take my dogs and try to ready the folk for what may come next. Oh, and one of my dogs will stay with you from now on, as thanks for all the hard work.'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Ask Tomislav if he is coming too?
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[OUT]Agree to aid them.
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[OUT]Decline, tell them it is their business and leave. [Abandon quest]
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]8
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[STORY]
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Well, I would deal with it myself, but as demon, I am bound to this village. The lodge was as far as I was able to go...'
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You are not sure if he is telling the truth, but you have a feeling he will not win the next elections after this.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Agree to aid them.
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[OUT]Decline, tell them it is their business and leave. [Abandon quest]
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]12
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[STORY]
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You were defeated, but the bear leaves you. It speaks:
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'You cannot stop us little fools. You serve the gods, and so you should not stop us. A blood price will be paid by Bear Village...'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]25
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[STORY]
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|
The bear is gone...
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]28
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[STORY]
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You were defeated, but the bear leaves you. It speaks:
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'You cannot stop us little fools. You serve the gods, and so you should not stop us. A blood price will be paid by Bear Village...'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]29
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[STORY]
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You destroy the bear, and yet you hear a voice from within:
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'You cannot stop us little fools. You serve the gods, and so you should not stop us. A blood price will be paid by Bear Village...'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Go tell Tomislav and the villagers about this.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]30
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[STORY]
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The bear is gone...
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --Pumpkin Bandits(17)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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You are ambushed by pumpkins!?!
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'Your sweets or your lives!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Attack!
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[OUT][Demon or Wisdom]Suggest a fair trade instead, with you throwing in a bit extra sweets.
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[OUT][Creepy] Give the pumpkins your scariest smile.
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[OUT]Try to trick them.
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[OUT]Run away!
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[OUT]Run away!
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[OUT]Give them your fruit sweets, they do look so cute...
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]4
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[STORY]
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'Oh, yes, yes, we have stuff for sweets, yeah.'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Trade.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]5
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[STORY]
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|
'AAA! No. We run!'
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|
Terrified pumpkins run away from you.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Good, leave.
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[OUT]Good, leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]6
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[STORY]
|
|
You tricked the pumpkins well and good, and they scattered away.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[OUT]One little fella seems to want to stay. Take them.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]8
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[STORY]
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|
You manage to run, but not without bruises and lost bags, as the pumpkins chase you.
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[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]9
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[STORY]
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|
You kill the pumpkins and discover that one is still alive.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Take it with you.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]13
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[STORY]
|
|
The pumpkins beat you badly, and you barely escape their pumpkinery, as they try to rip any sweets you have on you.
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[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]17
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[STORY]
|
|
'What, no sweets? You give sweets now!'
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|
They look angry.
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|
[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Run
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[OUT]Attack!
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[OUT]Run
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]35
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|
[STORY]
|
|
Your tricks sucked, the pumpkins are angry!
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|
[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Run!
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|
[OUT]Attack!
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|
[OUT]Run!
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]49
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
One little fella seems to want to stay.
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|
[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]Take it with you.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]51
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Yes! Good Halloween to you. Nom, nom, nom...'
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|
|
|
The pumpkins grab the sweets and jump away from you.
|
|
[/STORY]
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|
[OUT]One little fella seems to want to stay. Take them.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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|
|
-- [EVENT] --Pumpkin Bandits 2(18)
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+[NODE]2
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|
[STORY]
|
|
You are ambushed by pumpkins!?!
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|
|
|
'Your sweeties or your lives!'
|
|
|
|
The pumpkin who spoke has a large 'B' carved on it.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Attack!
|
|
[OUT][Demon or Wisdom]Suggest a fair trade instead, with you throwing in a bit extra sweets.
|
|
[OUT][Creepy] Give the pumpkins your scariest smile.
|
|
[OUT]Try to trick them.
|
|
[OUT]Run away!
|
|
[OUT]Run away!
|
|
[OUT]Give them your fruit sweets, they do look so cute...
|
|
[OUT]Try talking to the pumpkin more, perhaps you can sort this out?
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
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+[NODE]4
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Oh, yes, yes, we have stuff for sweets, yeah.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Trade.
|
|
[/NODE]
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|
|
+[NODE]5
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Aahh! No. We run!'
|
|
|
|
The terrified pumpkins run away from you.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Good, leave.
|
|
[OUT]Good, leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]6
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You tricked the pumpkins well and good, and they scattered away.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[OUT]One little fella seems to want to stay. Take them.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]8
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You manage to run, but not without bruises and lost bags, as the pumpkins chase you.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]9
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You kill the pumpkins and discover that one is still alive.
|
|
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Take it with you.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]13
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The pumpkins beat you badly, and you barely escape their pumpkinery, as they try to rip any sweets you have on you.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]17
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'What, no sweets? You give sweets now!'
|
|
|
|
They look angry.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Run
|
|
[OUT]Attack!
|
|
[OUT]Run
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]35
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Your tricks sucked, the pumpkins are angry!
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Run!
|
|
[OUT]Attack!
|
|
[OUT]Run!
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]49
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
One little fella seems to want to stay.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Take it with you.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]51
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Yes! Good Halloween to you. Nom, nom, nom...'
|
|
|
|
The pumpkins grab the sweets and jump away from you.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]One little fella seems to want to stay. Take them.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]56
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'What, what do you want?'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT][Magic user] This is no mere pumpkin; these poor fools have been cursed. Try to undo their curse.
|
|
[OUT]Tell the pumpkin you think it was fate that brought him here and ask it to stay with you.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]58
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You undo the curse, and most of the pumpkins turn to rats, dogs and other animals and scatter away. But, one, very confused bandit stands before you:
|
|
|
|
'Thank you, I really don't know what happened, can I stay with you?'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Agree and take them with you.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]64
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You not only failed; it seems the fate you were promised was to become a pumpkin too!
|
|
|
|
At least the other pumpkins leave you be now.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]66
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Oh, okay, you look nice.. I go with you. Say, would you like to be a pumpkin too? I bite you and we be pumpkins together?'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Accept the offer.
|
|
[OUT]Decline, say you are happy as you are. Take your new friend and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]72
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'No, no, no. You give sweeties, now!'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Attack!
|
|
[OUT][Demon or Wisdom]Suggest a fair trade instead, with you throwing in a bit extra sweets.
|
|
[OUT][Creepy] Give the pumpkins your scariest smile.
|
|
[OUT]Try to trick them.
|
|
[OUT]Run away!
|
|
[OUT]Run away!
|
|
[OUT]Give them your fruit sweets, they do look so cute...
|
|
[OUT][Magic user] This is no mere pumpkin; these poor fools have been cursed. Try to undo their curse.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --TrickorTreat Hut(19)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
A creepy hut appears before you, it speaks:
|
|
|
|
'To honour the All Souls time, you can play a game of fate with me. Offer goods for a chance to win. But beware, the spirits roll the dice here and so fate may play a trick on you too!'
|
|
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Play.
|
|
[OUT]Decline and leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]17
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You see a note:
|
|
|
|
'Behind you!'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Defend yourself!
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]19
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You place the offering and the hut eats it. It then turns into a wooden chest.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Open it.
|
|
[OUT]Open it.
|
|
[OUT]Open it.
|
|
[OUT]Open it.
|
|
[OUT]Open it.
|
|
[OUT]Open it.
|
|
[OUT]Open it.
|
|
[OUT]Open it.
|
|
[OUT]Open it.
|
|
[OUT]Open it.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]24
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You defeat the enemy and gather the goods.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]25
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You are defeated and barely escape.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Pumpkin Patch(20)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
A couple of your folks found themselves a pumpkin in the cabbage patch!?
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Rejoice.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Pumpkin Bandits3(21)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You are ambushed by pumpkins!?!
|
|
|
|
'Your sweets or your lives!'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Attack!
|
|
[OUT][Demon or Wisdom]Suggest a fair trade instead, with you throwing in a bit extra sweets.
|
|
[OUT][Creepy] Give the pumpkins your scariest smile.
|
|
[OUT]Try to trick them.
|
|
[OUT]Run away!
|
|
[OUT]Run away!
|
|
[OUT]Give them your fruit sweets, they do look so cute...
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]4
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Oh, yes, yes, we have stuff for sweets, yeah.'
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Trade.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]5
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'AAA! No. We run!'
|
|
|
|
Terrified pumpkins run away from you.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Good, leave.
|
|
[OUT]Good, leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]6
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You tricked the pumpkins well and good, and they scattered away.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[OUT]One little fella seems to want to stay. Take them.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]8
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You manage to run, but not without bruises and lost bags, as the pumpkins chase you.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]9
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You kill the pumpkins and discover that one is still alive.
|
|
|
|
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Take it with you.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]13
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
The pumpkins beat you badly, and you barely escape their pumpkinery, as they try to rip any sweets you have on you.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]17
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'What, no sweets? You give sweets now!'
|
|
|
|
They look angry.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Run
|
|
[OUT]Attack!
|
|
[OUT]Run
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]35
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Your tricks sucked, the pumpkins are angry!
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Run!
|
|
[OUT]Attack!
|
|
[OUT]Run!
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]49
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
One little fella seems to want to stay.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Take it with you.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]51
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
'Yes! Good Halloween to you. Nom, nom, nom...'
|
|
|
|
The pumpkins grab the sweets and jump away from you.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]One little fella seems to want to stay. Take them.
|
|
[OUT]Leave.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Chosen death_(22)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You allowed your chosen to die! Without the divine bond, you will no longer have any power or influence over the world, thus your reign will end.
|
|
|
|
Thankfully, you have one more chance to remain in the game. Call upon the spirit of the Cosmic Tree itself and ask for the soul of your chosen to be returned to you.
|
|
|
|
Remember, the price is high and it will get higher every time you abuse your divine power like this.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Pay with two lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]Pay with four lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]Pay with six lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]Pay with eight lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]Pay with ten lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]Pay with fifteen lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]Pay with twenty lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]You cannot or will not pay. It is time to end this journey.
|
|
[OUT]Use the divine power of the cosmic seed to return your chosen!
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]4
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You paid your bloody dues and the spirit of your chosen is returned, now pray that it comes back in the right flesh...
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Await your chosen.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Chosen death 2(23)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You allowed your chosen to die! Without the divine bond, you will no longer have any power or influence over the world, thus your reign will end.
|
|
|
|
Thankfully, you have one more chance to remain in the game. Call upon the spirit of the Cosmic Tree itself and ask for the soul of your chosen to be returned to you.
|
|
|
|
Remember, the price is high and it will get higher every time you abuse your divine power like this.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Pay with two lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]Pay with four lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]Pay with six lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]Pay with eight lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]Pay with ten lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]Pay with fifteen lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]Pay with twenty lives to return the one.
|
|
[OUT]You cannot or will not pay. It is time to end this journey.
|
|
[OUT]Use the divine power of the cosmic seed to return your chosen!
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]4
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You paid your bloody dues and the spirit of your chosen is returned, now pray that it comes back in the right flesh...
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Await your chosen.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Pumpkin fight lvl2(24)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Pumpkins are approaching you aggressively.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Attack!
|
|
[OUT]Try intimidation!
|
|
[OUT]Move away.
|
|
[OUT][Magic user]Defend yourself by the strength of your spirit.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
+[NODE]19
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
You fail. Your mind feels muddled and your spirit cursed.
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]Run.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
|
-- [EVENT] --Pumpkin spawn lvl2(25)
|
|
+[NODE]2
|
|
[STORY]
|
|
Something odd is happening, possessed pumpkins keep popping up everywhere...
|
|
[/STORY]
|
|
[OUT]How strange.
|
|
[/NODE]
|
|
|
|
[/EVENT]
|
|
|
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-- [EVENT] --Pumpkin spawn lvl4(26)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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Something odd is happening, possessed pumpkins keep popping up everywhere...
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]How strange.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --Pumpkin fight lvl4(27)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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Pumpkins are approaching you aggressively.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Attack!
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[OUT]Try intimidation!
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[OUT]Move away.
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[OUT][Magic user]Defend yourself by the strength of your spirit.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]19
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[STORY]
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You fail. Your mind feels muddled and your spirit cursed.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Run.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --Pumpkin fight lvl6(28)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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Pumpkins are approaching you aggressively.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Attack!
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[OUT]Try intimidation!
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[OUT]Move away.
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[OUT][Magic user]Defend yourself by the strength of your spirit.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]19
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[STORY]
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You fail. Your mind feels muddled and your spirit cursed.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Run.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --Pumpkin spawn lvl6(29)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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Something odd is happening, possessed pumpkins keep popping up everywhere...
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]How strange.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --__Pumpkin Bandits3(30)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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You are ambushed by pumpkins!?!
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'Your sweets or your lives!'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Attack!
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[OUT][Demon or Wisdom]Suggest a fair trade instead, with you throwing in a bit extra sweets.
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[OUT][Creepy] Give the pumpkins your scariest smile.
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[OUT]Try to trick them.
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[OUT]Run away!
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[OUT]Run away!
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[OUT]Give them your fruit sweets, they do look so cute...
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]4
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[STORY]
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'Oh, yes, yes, we have stuff for sweets, yeah.'
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Trade.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]5
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[STORY]
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'AAA! No. We run!'
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Terrified pumpkins run away from you.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Good, leave.
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[OUT]Good, leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]6
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[STORY]
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You tricked the pumpkins well and good, and they scattered away.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[OUT]One little fella seems to want to stay. Take them.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]8
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[STORY]
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You manage to run, but not without bruises and lost bags, as the pumpkins chase you.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]9
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[STORY]
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You kill the pumpkins and discover that one is still alive.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Take it with you.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]13
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[STORY]
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The pumpkins beat you badly, and you barely escape their pumpkinery, as they try to rip any sweets you have on you.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]17
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[STORY]
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'What, no sweets? You give sweets now!'
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They look angry.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Run
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[OUT]Attack!
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[OUT]Run
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]35
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[STORY]
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Your tricks sucked, the pumpkins are angry!
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Run!
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[OUT]Attack!
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[OUT]Run!
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]49
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[STORY]
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One little fella seems to want to stay.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Take it with you.
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[/NODE]
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+[NODE]51
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[STORY]
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'Yes! Good Halloween to you. Nom, nom, nom...'
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The pumpkins grab the sweets and jump away from you.
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]One little fella seems to want to stay. Take them.
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[OUT]Leave.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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-- [EVENT] --__Pumpkin Patch(31)
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+[NODE]2
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[STORY]
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A couple of your folks found themselves a pumpkin in the cabbage patch!?
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[/STORY]
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[OUT]Rejoice.
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[/NODE]
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[/EVENT]
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