Guide The Festival of the Blizzard Guide (NPC Dialogues and their gifts Part 2)

RiderTest101 · Jan 6, 2022

DISCLAIMER: This post is a subpost of the first part of my post on NPC Dialogues, which is part of my main post - The Festival of the Blizzard Guide. This section only covers the remaining dialogue and gifts given by the invited NPCs in Detlas.

Santa (By the Christmas Tree at the center of Detlas at [472, 67, -1586])

[1/4] Santa: Ho ho! Why, it seems these folks have decorated this place for the holidays!
[2/4] Santa: It's been too long since I last visited Detlas... Though, I don't remember if being quite so cold.
[3/4] Santa: Times change, I suppose! Ho ho!
[4/4] Santa: Well, I'll certainly enjoy myself here. I thank you for inviting me, traveler.

[1/4] Santa: Ho ho! My, is it Craftmas already? I'd nearly forgotten!
[2/4] Santa: Well, in spirit of the holidays... I have a gift for you, traveler.
[3/4] Santa: It's a powerful relic, though I trust you'll put it to good use, ho ho!
[+1 Stormcaller]
[4/4] Santa: Ho ho ho! Merry Craftmas, traveler!

Stormcaller
Right-Click to use

Effect:
- Duration: 2 seconds
- Cooldown: 5 seconds

Calls upon storm clouds to cover the skies, changing the weather.

Rare Item
Festival of the Blizzard 2021
A surge of magic passes through this ancient relic, calling forth the storm itself.

The stormcaller is an infinite consumable that changes the weather to rainy. Yay for infinite consumables!

[1/1] Santa: Ho ho ho! Merry Craftmas, traveler!

[1/4] Santa: Oh, you know! I've been busy on the job, ho ho! Delivering presents is a lengthy task, and one that leaves little time for much else.
[1/4] Santa: But I'm here now, ho ho! Here to celebrate the holidays. What could be better?

[1/2] Santa: Don't worry yourself, traveler. I have plenty of time to go around, ho ho!
[2/2] Santa: I'll manage to deliver the presents on time. I always have, so long as I've been able.

[1/6] Santa: The strangest thing I've seen? Well, I have one story that isn't strange, but is still interesting! Ho ho.
[2/6] Santa: When I travel my domain, delivering presents, my routes often take... Interesting paths, ho ho!
[3/6] Santa: In the past, I've flown over all sorts of places! Once, my sleigh was almost hit by a large chunk of magma from the Volcanic Isles.
[4/6] Santa: Ah, but there's only one place I know never to visit anymore... Some decades ago, on my travels to deliver presents to the ocean, I passed over an island I would later learn was called Skiens Island!
[5/6] Santa: As my sleigh flew across the sky, I found myself assaulted by the soldiers down below! Why, I very nearly didn't make it out of there, ho ho!
[6/6] Santa: It's no wonder all these folks find themselves on the naughty list each year. trying to shoot down Santa Claus is a crime against Craftmas, ho ho.

[1/3] Santa: Ho ho... It's an ancient thing, isn't it? I inherited it from one of my siblings, many years ago.
[2/3] Santa: I can't say for sure if they made it themself, of if they too were gifted it. I myself like to think it's the latter, ho ho.
[3/3] Santa: Oh, I'm not too worried about the past! Following the tradition, now it has been gifted to you as well. Make good use of it!

[1/1] Santa: That's the spirit!

Asher (By the Guild Banner at [492, 67, -1587])

[1/3] Asher: Snow, in Detlas? That's really interesting. A Craftmas miracle, maybe?
[2/3] Asher: Well, thanks for inviting me! Wow, this place has changed since I was last here. It feels like just yesterday...
[3/3] Asher: Or maybe that's just my time in Time Valley speaking. Either way, I'll be sure to enjoy the festivities!

[1/5] Asher: Oh, (player)! There you are! Gosh, I was wondering when you'd show up.
[2/5] Asher: Well, it's Craftmas, isn't it? That means I get to give you a gift!
[3/5] Asher: And this isn't just any gift... It's an antique! One of my favorite things to look at... But you did save me, after all, so I'll give it to you.
[4/5] Asher: It's a snowglobe I was given by Martyn some time ago. It's always interested me, but I've never figured out how it was made... Either way, it's yours now, so it's up to you now!
[+1 Antique Snowglobe]
[5/5] Asher: Right. Well, I guess that's all I had to say! Anything you want to know?

Antique Snowglobe
You look through the glass... It looks like the snowglobe holds the Temple of Time, fully repaired.

A placard underneath reads, 'Time for Craftmas Joy!"
Festival of the Blizzard 2021

It's just a beacon. Kinda smart in using it as a snowglobe as a collector's item. It can also stack with other Antique Snowglobes.

[2/3] Asher: Heya, (player)! What can I do for you?

[1/5] Asher: ...I did mention her, didn't I? Well, alright. I'll tell you about Lacrona.
[2/5] Asher: Back when I was living here, in Detlas, I was a bit lost. I didn't really know what I wanted to do with myself!
[3/5] Asher: She saw me one day, when I was visiting her shop, and she must have seen something in me. She offered me a job, and taught me most of what I know.
[4/5] Asher: A few months after I left for Time Valley, I got news she died. Killed by spiders in Nivla, apparently. I never really got to give her a proper goodbye. Guess I never will.
[5/5] Asher: ... Sorry, was that a bit too much? We can talk about the festival if you want. It is... really snowy here! Wow!

[1/3] Asher: Oh, uh... Not a lot, truth be told. When I moved to Time Valley, he showed up out of nowhere and asked a lot of questions about my intentions with the place.
[2/3] Asher: After I answered as well as I could, he agreed to let me stay. I haven't seen him much otherwise.
[3/3] Asher: Sometimes I'll find an item in the valley that he'll confiscate, but mostly he leaves me alone.

[1/7] Asher: The coolest thing I've found? Let me think...
[2/7] Asher: Okay, I've thought of something. So, one day while I was exploring the ruins, I found a really weird-looking bow in some rubble.
[3/7] Asher: It was covered in strange markings that I couldn't understand. Which, you know, par for the course. That tends to be the case with most objects I find.
[4/7] Asher: Anyway, I tried shooting an arrow at a nearby creature... And it looked like it got rapidly shot back in time! I tried it a few more times after that, too.
[5/7] Asher: Sometimes they'd fast-forward and go racing by me, too... And a lot of the times they'd disappear completely, or get jammed inside a solid wall!
[6/7] Asher: So, uh, Martyn really didn't like that I had that. He showed up the next morning, took it without saying a word, and left.
[7/7] Asher: Which. let me tell you, is less than he normally says! Surprisingly enough. Uh, so yeah, that's probably the coolest thing I've found.

[1/3] Asher: Alrighty then, see you around!

Caissop (By the frozen lake at [443, 68, -1617])

[1/3] Caissop: Aha! My new old new assistant, I see you have finally made it here!
[2/3] Caissop: My, it's quite cold here. And here I was thinking Detlas was in a warmer climate!
[3/3] Caissop: Well, this is certainly an inscriptional place! I have just the idea for my next masterpiece...

[1/5] Caissop: ...and, done! Oh, my old mew old new assistant! Or, could I even say, my friend?
[2/5] Caissop: Perhaps, given enough time, even you could be the friend of a legendary artist such as myself!
[3/5] Caissop: Ah, but it's good that you're here. I have finally finished my newest painting! And, as I did last time, I made two copies!
[4/5] Caissop: I'd like you to have one. After all, it's thanks to you I was even able to be here in the first place!
[+1 Caissop's 'Happy Holidays']
[5/5] Caissop: Now! That is all I had to say. Is there anything you want of me?

The Caissop's 'Happy Holidays' painting has no use, but it is a collector's item.

[1/1] Caissop: Hello there, my new old new assistant! What can I do for you today?

[1/1] Caissop: How did I... Hm? I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about. My, this weather is quite interesting, is it not?

[1/4] Caissop: Why, of course! I've had many fans seek me out in order to hear my advice!
[2/4] Caissop: Sometimes, they manage to find me even when I'm out in the middle of nowhere. One time, I was camping out in the Canyon of the Lost, in the hopes of painting a rare Elephelk...
[3/4] Caissop: While painting at the peak of a mountain, a man came out of nowhere and introduced himself as a fan! I nearly fell off in my surprise!
[4/4] Caissop: He still sends me letters actually, which I have my assistants read out to me! He lives quite an exciting life.

[1/2] Caissop: Oh, but the weather is so very nice! The feel of miniscule snowflakes hitting my head, the chill of the winter air...
[2/2] Caissop: It's oh so very inspiring. It brought upon the inspiration that allowed me to paint 'Happy Holidays,' which I am sure you would agree is an excellent painting.

[1/1] Caissop: Well, you know where to find me!

Worid (In the Emerald Bank at [485, 67, -1563])

[1/5] Worid: Oh, you're here! Great, great, great. I am loving the festivities so far. This sweater is wonderful.
[2/5] Worid: Now, onto business. You see... I have information obtained from... uh, trusted sources. Which points to large quantities of emeralds.
[3/5] Worid: I was going to go at it alone... But since you're here... Maybe we could work together?
[4/5] Worid: Well, what do you say! Another, uh... adventure with your good friend Worid! Just what you always wanted, right?
[5/5] Worid: Now, I'm not ready quite yet... But I'll give you the signal when I need your help. Okay? Great. Wonderful.

[1/5] Worid: Aha! There you are, just the person I was looking for. Now, as you remember... The Banker here isn't a huge fan of me.
[2/5] Worid: Shocking, I know. Who wouldn't be a fan of Worid? But either way, this means he'll be on the lookout for me... But, my friend, not for you.
[3/5] Worid: So! I'll need you to go, uh... Distract him. For a minute. During which I will be... doing nothing of note. You know Worid, just a trustworthy guy.
[4/5] Worid: Alright, are you in? Great. if you get lost along the way... Uh, come back to me, I guess.
[5/5] Worid: So! My friend, uh, what can I do for you on this fine an inconspicuous day?

1) Talk to The Banker long enough to distract him

[1/3] The Banker: Hmmph. Oh, you again. Are you still hanging around that rook?
[2/3] The Banker: As I told you then, liquid emeralds can not "cure" anyone of anything. He was lying to you, and you did everything he asked of you without question!
[3/3] The Banker: Well, at least he's gone now. he won't be able to do any harm to our bank anymore...
[1/1] The Banker: ...You're still here?
That should have been enough time for Worid to execute his plan.

2) Talk back to the scam artist Worid and choose the fourth option.

[1/1] Worid: Hello there, my good friend! What can I do for you on this... fine and inconspicuous day?

[1/1] Worid: What? Ugly? It's... It's a fine sweater. I got it for very cheap! Yes. And that what's more important.

[1/2] Worid: What have I been up to? Oh, you know... Uh. hanging out. Being... not sick. Simply existing in the world.
[2/2] Worid: I live a normal life, dear friend of mine! Normal and... uneventful. Certainly.

[1/2] Worid: My... Oh, of course! Ah, but my friend, you managed to cure me once more with your kind donation earlier!
[1/2] Worid: I certainly wouldn't be here without you. I would... be sick. probably.

[1/2] Worid: I... Yes, I can repeat it. Alright. I need you to go distract the banker. Just for a minute.
[2/2] Worid: In the meantime, I will be... here. of course. Where else would I be? Just go distract him already.

[1/3] Worid: Oh! Right. You are... still here. I didn't forget about you. I value your friendship.
[2/3] Worid: So... Fine, alright. You did distract the banker for me... here, take this. A cut of the profits.
[+8192 Emeralds]
[3/3] Worid: Un... You can go now. Thanks for your help! Have a nice life!

Worid will give you 2LE out of how many he snagged from the Detlas Bank

[1/1] Worid: ...Alright! See you around, then.

Doan (In The Rusty Recruit at [418, 67, -1527])

[1/3] Doan: There you are! Looks like I beat you here... Airship travel really is a marvel, isn't it?
[2/3] Doan: But anyway, I've been loving the festivities so far, and the local sweets are pretty good too.
[3/3] Doan: I told the barman here I'd help him with some final decorations, so I'd best get to it.

[1/5] Doan: Hey, there you are. I'm sorry, I completely forgot - I was supposed to pay you back for the Letvus Delight, right?
[2/5] Doan: Here you go! Have some of these Chocolate Coins, too. I can't get enough of them - sweet tooth, remember?
[3/5] Doan: They make them right here at the tavern, I just bought their entire stock.
[4/5] Doan: I never would have discovered these if you hadn't invited me to the festivities, thanks again!
[+4 Emerald Blocks]
[+32 Chocolate Coins]
[5/5] Doan: Anyway, uh... Did you need anything?

Chocolate Coins [1/1]
Right-Click to use

Effect:
- Heal: 250
- Duration: 0 seconds

- Combat Lv. Min: 65

Unique Item
Festival of the Blizzard 2021
A candy coin with an imprint of a sword and shield on it.

These Chocolate Coins can be used to spam heal after level 65. They are NOT infinite, so use them wisely.

[1/1] Doan: Oh, hey! Anything I can do for you?

[1/4] Doan: Oh yes, all the time. Airships are just so much more of an experience than teleporting or travelling by boat.
[2/4] Doan: You can see so much from the air! And it's pretty fun watching the people on the ground scurry around, no bigger than ants!
[3/4] Doan: I've lost count of how many flights I've been on - I have a rather large amount of frequent flyer miles saved up.
[4/4] Doan: I should probably spend those soon actually... I've always dreamed of being a pilot, and pretty soon I'll be able to afford a small airship of my own.

[1/3] Doan: Oh, sure, sure. Uh, let's see. I've lived in Cinfras all my life, though my job lets me travel pretty often.
[2/3] Doan: I work as a mediator and translator, helping people all over settle disputes and misunderstandings.
[3/3] Doan: It's very rewarding work, and pays pretty well, too.

[1/4] Doan: Oh yes, several times. Your province might not have the stunning vistas of Gavel, but the people here...
[2/4] Doan: They're all so honest and resilient, yourself included. It's pretty refreshing being able to have a conversation that isn't about money or commerce, too.
[3/4] Doan: I've been to most of the province... Ragni, Nesaak, even Rymek. I haven't been to the jungle yet, but it's on my list.
[4/4] Doan: I can't wait to see Troms, specifically - it's your grandest city, or so I've heard.

[1/4] Doan: Oh, well. Hi, then.

The Juggler (In The Rusty Recruit at [425, 67, -1531])

[1/4] The Juggler: Hm hm... You! Glad to see y'again, pal. Glad y'invited me to this place in th' first place!
[2/4] The Juggler: Never been to Detlas before... But had I known these folks had a tavern, I'da come rushin' soon as I could!
[3/4] The Juggler: This place is so weird! Didja know they don't even throw ya places? That's crazy! What good and normal tavern doesn't throw people places?
[4/4] The Juggler: Though, I hadn't thoughta servin' drinks... These are the trade secrets I've been searchin' for my whole life!

[1/7] The Juggler: Hey! You! Pal! Get over here!
[2/7] The Juggler: So, y'see, now that I've scouted this place out... They're nothin' compared to my establishment!
[3/7] The Juggler: I've gained plenty of info though... Now I know what all th' competitors are up to!! And it's nothin', they're up to nothin'!
[4/7] The Juggler: Do you know how freein' that is? Knowin' nobody can stand up to you?! I'm on top of the world, pal, and nothin' could take me down!
[5/7] The Juggler: Hey, here, in the spirit o' Craftmas or whatever. Take these here teleportation scrolls, they'll take ya straight to my place! Then y'can enjoy all that I have to offer!
[6/7] The Juggler: Gettin' thrown places! Gettin' taken somewhere by a horse!! Gettin'... transported somewhere through leaves!!! Uh... Fallin through a tunnel somewhere? Point is, you've got options, pal!
[+10 Cinfras Teleportation Scrolls]
[7/7] The Juggler: ...What're y'lookin' at me for? Didja need somethin'?

[1/1] The Juggler: Hey, pal!! Didja need somethin' from me?

[1/4] The Juggler: ...Alright, cause we're pals, I'll let you in on a secret.
[2/4] The Juggler: Four towns? Probably th' most I'll have for a while. I mean, I ran outta interestin' ideas long ago! I can't reuse jugglin' methods, that'd be cheating!!
[3/4] The Juggler: But that doesn't mean I can't go bigger. And go bigger I will, pal! Bigger that ya've ever seen!! Someday, I'll be a big shot, pal!!!
[4/4] The Juggler: ...Ah, but that's for th' future. For now, I'm content just drinkin' away in this tavern of... lesser quality.

[1/3] The Juggler: Oh, I've learned plenty, pal. Apparently most taverns in th' world don't throw people places. Crazy, right?!
[2/3] The Juggler: And on top o' that, they serve real drinks here!! I thought those were just supposed t'be decorative! The more y'know, right?
[3/3] The Juggler: And, lastly... I've learned this bartender's a chump! Doesn't suspect a thing. Soon, all his secrets will be mine, and I'll rule the world... Of taverns.

[1/3] The Juggler: Heh? Detlas? Been fine, I guess.
[2/3] The Juggler: Haven't sen much o' it yet, I've been busy scouting out this place...
[3/3] The Juggler: I'll find the time eventually!! This is more important work, pal, y'know?

[1/5] The Juggler: Yeah, yeah, pass on through pal! Hey, couldja get me another drink from th' bar?

Kelight (In the Detlas Barrakcs at [517, 67, -1621])

[1/4] Kelight: Interesting to see how the Craftmas traditions have developed here. Normally the festivities are held in the perpetually icy area of the Ice Canyon.
[2/4] Kelight: As a matter of fact, the snowstorm that brought all this... Detlas' fields may be colder in the winter months, but scarcely cold enough for snow at this accumulation.
[3/4] Kelight: Between the searing heat from the Roots and the proximity to the savannah, it's rather unusual I must admit. Harmless, at least...
[4/4] Kelight: Ah, but that's my guardsman's instincts talking. It's in the festive spirit, anyways. I can appreciate a bit of chill, after living in the heat of the jungle for so long.

[1/2] Kelight: Yes, I think this makes for a fine vacation. I take it you have been enjoying the festivities yourself.
[2/2] Kelight: You seem eager to chat. Anything interesting, or is this merely a courtesy call?

[1/6] Kelight: Ugh. I disagree vehemently with this classification! But...yes. By technicality, Santa Claus is a Legend. Him and his whole cadre of lookalikes, too.
[2/6] Kelight: Due to the longstanding rumors of jolly old Saint Nicholas and his... *sigh* ...magical reindeer...the stories of Santa Claus count as a myth, even if a household one.
[3/6] Kelight: And then there were SIGHTINGS. And I thought for sure that disproving his mythicality would remove that classification. But one of the Legend Keepers raised such a ruckus.
[4/6] Kelight: He claimed that the whole collection of Santa Clauses had such immense magical power to do what they did every Craftmas. Have you ever been filibustered on a child's storybook tale?
[5/6] Kelight: After, and I exaggerate not a single bit, 52 hours straight of talking without a single break for anything- drink, food, bathroom breaks, mustache waxing, none of that- Santa was inducted as a living legend.
[6/6] Kelight: To this day long discussions over the minutia of anything make me die inside. Just a little bit at a time.

[1/7] Kelight: Have I fought in any battles. Hah! And they say there are no stupid questions! As the head guard of the Temple of the Legends, of course I have fought!
[2/7] Kelight: Many a battle, as a matter of fact, to defend both the fortress of Troms and our mighty Temple. I believe the greatest one, however...was against that foul corrupted beast you slayed.
[3/7] Kelight: Yes- that corrupted cave was not always so heavily guarded. I always told them that the Twain magic may not hold forever, but I was not listened to.
[4/7] Kelight: One day, the Corrupter of Worlds attempted to emerge from his cave! I and a cohort of other guards fought it back while the court mages reinforced the magical barrier keeping it sealed.
[5/7] Kelight: I have a collection of scars from that battle- it was hard-fought. Many a life was lost that day, but I fought the beast to its knees to ensure the safety of my comrades and the province!
[6/7] Kelight: Its intense regenerative properties ensured it was not down for long... But it was long enough for the barrier to be re-sealed.
[7/7] Kelight: That you slew it properly... I will give you that it was impressive. It will regenerate eventually, but hopefully not for a long, long time.

[1/8] Kelight: Is that a challenge?
[2/8] Kelight: Then how about the Legend of Leviathan?
[3/8] Kelight: Aha! I see confusion in your eyes. Allow me to tell the tale then.
[4/8] Kelight: Certainly you are aware that the great Ocean separating our provinces was once in a state of permanent turmoil. Even on clear days, the seas churned and raged as though by invisible storms.
[5/8] Kelight: There is evidence from divers suggesting that below the seafloor, the ocean continues down...for how deep, none know. And the same divers have reason to believe that massive sea serpents exist below the waves.
[6/8] Kelight: It is thusly theorized that the mages who calmed the ocean did not force the waves to cease with water magic- but instead put to sleep the gargantuan serpents that lay beneath the sandy shelves.
[7/8] Kelight: Of course, there are some points against this theory- the existence of the "Wave Raisers" says that the ocean was created by a cult of warlocks ages ago. However, information exists to disprove that as well!
[8/8] Kelight: All in all, a fascinating tale. The ocean's mysteries elude us, and so we cannot help but wonder. But a single oceanic scale, the size of a fountain... It presents a convincing argument for the existence of Leviathans.

[1/5] Kelight: Ah, yes. With the Temple being both private and a repository of information, it's natural to ask such a question.
[2/5] Kelight: Entry is forbidden to the general public without rigorous tests of entry, as you know. However, the Legend Keepers are effectively traveling librarians.
[3/5] Kelight: They keep stock of the tomes and books we have on hand, and lend them out for a time on a request system while on the hunt for myths or rumors to write down.
[4/5] Kelight: There have been mishaps where the same book has been ordered by multiple people in multiple towns...but the Temple pays great sums for scribes or monks to copy those books.
[5/5] Kelight: I've heard talk of using a printing press, but there's something to be said for the painstaking process of penning and copying books by hand. Less efficient, but so much more stylish, wouldn't you agree?

[1/4] Kelight: Well, it is tradition, and far be it from me to demy tradition as such.
[2/4] Kelight: As a matter of fact, I've the perfect gift for someone like you. After all, there is almost room for improvement.
[3/4] Kelight: So takes this, and heed its advice closely! Surely it will bring you to new heights of greatness- No need to thank me.
[4/4] Kelight: After all, a status as lofty as mine is not won merely by birth circumstances. I worked to get to such heights!
[+1 Manual of the Legends]

Manual of the Legends
Right-Click to use

Offers a random piece of advice, written by Kelight.

Legendary Item
Festival of the Blizzard 2021
"To be truly great, one can not simply hope. One must take initiative, for such greatness is not found, but earned."

The Manual of the Legends will offer random tips on how to play the game efficiently and effectively. Also, this book can be used infinitely, and it can stack with other Manual of the Legends too.

[1/5] Kelight: You have done the impossible three times in a row now. Please do it a fourth and get this man away from me.
[2/5] Kelight: I cannot understand a single word he says but he insists on striking up conversation.
[3/5] Kelight: My knowledge is as deep as the legends stored within our tomes but even I don't know what a "chockablock ren-fest" is.
[4/5] Kelight: He will not elaborate. He will not explain. He will not stop talking. He is ruining this vacation.
[5/5] Kelight: Do something. I...I beg of you.

[1/1] Kelight: Indeed. Do take care to stay warm out there. I am used to the jungle's heat, so while the chill is appreciated it becomes a bit much at times.

Maxie (Next to Sybil by the frozen lake at [430, 67, -1621])

[1/4] Maxie: Mo'in, (player)! So this is Detlas, huh? It's certainly festive, you didn't lie!
[2/4] Maxie: It's bursting with people. Aren't people scared of all the danger around? They certainly seem to be doing fine.
[3/4] Maxie: It's good that you invited me! Learning Electromagic is tough, and it's not like Ava is perfectly suited as a mentor... Thanks for giving me a break, haha!
[4/4] Maxie: Anyway, if you want to chat, know that I'll be happy to do so!

[1/4] Maxie: Hey! (player)! It's great that you're here!
[2/4] Maxie: Aaand...
[3/4] Maxie: Merry Craftmas!!
[+6 Blank Powder IV]
[4/4] Maxie: So, what's new?

[1/1] Maxie: Nice festival! It's so different from what's back home!

[1/4] Maxie: I suppose I've been doing just fine!
[2/4] Maxie: There's a lot to do after the one 'incident', but I guess that's just how work is. I don't mind all that much. I guess some really did mind, though...
[3/4] Maxie: And then there's Ava, who really is quite the individual.
[4/4] Maxie: Overall, I think things are alright. My partner's been away for a while, all the way to Kandon-Beda so it's a little lonely, but it's fine. Thanks for checking up on me though!

[1/4] Maxie: Your province really is something. You've got some really safe and neat places, and then there's the wilderness, where all kinds of monsters lurk...
[2/4] Maxie: I guess I can't be one to talk. After all, Corkus does have the mechs walking around. But at least, sometimes they don't even mind you and just collect scrap!
[3/4] Maxie: Your corruption seems terrifying. there are ruins everywhere, it's quite the sight to behold! At least you guys have a lot of history.
[4/4] Maxie: I suppose it's not exactly your home province. You come from Fruma, right? I wonder how it is over there... Maybe one day we'll all have answers regarding this place.

[1/6] Maxie: Sybil has always been the council member who's the most vocal about her opinions. Maybe that's why she's even there in the first place. Efena always wanted to have a little bit of everything in the council!
[2/6] Maxie: I don't really mind her, although she absolutely hates me. there's no denying this. She hates Ava as well, actually. I guess that makes sense.
[3/6] Maxie: She's still on the council, but I think she's taking some sort of break. Efena allowed it, just like she allowed me to come here.
[4/6] Maxie: Efena is really nice. She gave me a chance, then gave Ava a chance... She's amazing, and yet the island is still ridden with issues.
[5/6] Maxie: Dangerous Patriots are roaming around, some mechs are still active, the tensions between the two races are even at an all-time high...
[6/6] Maxie: I wonder if I'll even see an end to all of this in my lifetime. At least I can try and actively make changes...

[1/6] Maxie: Ava? She... She's something alright. Despite everything, it's clear she cares a lot about what she does. She can also be pretty stern...
[2/6] Maxie: She's definitely not the type to be comfortable teaching something. I'll get by! It's not like she's a tyrant!
[3/6] Ava: You two!! What are you talking about?!
[4/6] Maxie: Oh, nothing haha! Just the festival!
[5/6] Ava: Right, right...
[6/6] Maxie: Well, um, (player), I hope you're doing alright!

[1/1] Maxie: Yep!

Alem (In a house by the frozen lake at [419, 67, -1622])

[1/3] Alem: ...
[2/3] Alem: This frost is unfamiliar, yet still powerful.
[3/3] Alem: Stay alert. Not all is as it may seem.

[1/6] Alem: ...
[2/6] Alem: It has been some time since I last left my home.
[3/6] Alem: Be glad those spirits were cooperative.
[4/6] Alem: These flowers hold the power of a very different frost to this one.
[5/6] Alem: Take them. They are a memory of a fractured past. I have no use for such.
[+5 Frozen Orchirds]
[6/6] Alem: ...

[1/1] Alem: ...

[1/2] Alem: I am not immune to the cold, as you may have believed.
[2/2] Alem: ... The man was very persuasive.

[1/2] Alem: I have yet to see how the festivities will conclude.
[2/2] Alem: Thus far, they have been satisfactory.

[1/2] Alem: I will not speak more of this.
[2/2] Alem: There are more spirits than just I in this place.

[1/3] Alem: I was not always this way. My time before was not without its faults.
[2/3] Alem: The flowers grow nearby. I cannot let them stay.
[3/3] Alem: Thus, they are now yours.

[1/1] Alem: ...

Gale (Beside Calo's Airship by Detlas Airbase at [427, 83, -1504])

[1/6] Gale: Cripes, I've got to get out more. I didn't even know they made airships! And such fancy ones too...
[2/6] Gale: I coulda flown over first-class! I just...flew myself over like an uncultured chump! Least I still got it, I suppose.
[3/6] Gale: And hey, means I get to the festivities earlier! This place is already great- Oh she is going to HATE when I come home in this sweater, check me out!
[4/6] Gale: ...what? Just cause I work with her doesn't mean I can't make some jokes at her expense! You oughta see my collection of stupid shirts, really.
[5/6] Gale: Well, anyways! Merry Craftmas or however! I don't remember Detlas getting snow this time of year, but I'm not complaining, helps the mood!
[6/6] Gale: Soooo...any gossip you feel like sharing? I've got the word on the wind, considering I'm basically made of the stuff now!

[1/4] Gale: Y'know, I wasn't kidding about pulling my punches in our bout. I coulda gone way harder on you, but then I might've actually killed you, and that just woulda been a huge mess.
[2/4] Gale: Yeah, I really don't envy that new girl, Orja. She has to clean up after the losing contestants. She, uh. Had to get used to seeing bodies. trying to make sure she never has to see one in my room, at least.
[3/4] Gale: ...
[4/4] Gale: Okay, enough of that heavy stuff! I came here to party, not to wallow over the unsavory bits of work! Gimme the lowdown, whatcha wanna know?

[1/6] Gale: As a matter of fact, we aren't. But it ain't cause of Qira, I can tell you that much! It's that stupid, stuffy Yansur! He's so stuck up his own hind end that if he doesn't like your definition of fun he'll say it's "against the rules", and he's so stubborn about it that no one bothers anymore.
[2/6] Gale: Yeah, we tell Qira about it, and she gives Yansur what-for, but it doesn't really...stop him? He's persistent, I'll give him that much. But he's got a newcomer this year that's sorta burning his toast, if you know what I'm saying.
[3/6] Gale: Orja! Sweet, innocent Orja. Qira snapped up that beggar girl from Gelibord, so she wasn't really aware of Yansur's...habits yet, and she hung up some decorations in her room.
[4/6] Gale: She's a little meek, but if you actually get on her nerves- Hoo golly she's got words. To. USE! She isn't taking ANY of Yansur's nonsense! That, and she read all her rights and all the rules really hard when she got here.
[5/6] Gale: She just didn't want to mess up and lose her new home, but it also means that she knows when to call out Yansur when her and I am living for it.
[6/6] Gale: ...oh, don't give me that look, you know as well as I do that's a turn of phrase! Don't go getting pedantic on me now~

[1/7] Gale: Heehee...I thought you'd never ask. Me and that T-shirt guy...we're partners in crime! He didn't used to sell at what I know now is the airbase, though- He had a travelling cart he'd sell from, and he's got THE best sense of humor.
[2/7] Gale: First off, I got this one from him like, the second I got here! Seriously, check it out, it's amazing!
Between the images of snowflakes and pine trees, the sweater says "Don't SWEAT it- SNOW big deal".
[3/7] Gale: Yeah, this isn't even the best one. Qira always threatens to find where I hide the shirts and then burn 'em, but I know she's just, y'know. She's joshing with me! Even if hers is so much more formal than it needs to be.
[4/7] Gale: She couldn't believe it when I came back to the Hive wearing my "I met Qira Gavel and Lived to tell the tale" shirt! Her face got all purply...like, you know how winter-skinned folks' faces get all red? That's her equivalent.
[5/7] Gale: Of course I only wear it ironically, but if you can't laugh at yourself, then...well, you probably haven't got a good sense of humor! Um, lemme think...
[6/7] Gale: I got one that has a bunch of fake cloth spider legs hanging off it, the classic "I'm with stupid" shirt with an arrow pointing directly at my face, oh! I got one with my own face on it! And, oh god I nearly forgot about this one...
[7/7] Gale: It says "How to keep an idiot busy- See other side of shirt" on both sides- Yansur did SEVEN LAPS before trying to slap me and forgetting I can go incorporeal, and he put so much into the swing that he just fell over on the floor! Pffffkhaaahahaa!

[1/7] Gale: Okay, look. Buddy, chum, friendly friend-o-mine. If you compare my stuff to those braggarts again, I might just have to smack you upside the head.
[2/7] Gale: Yeah, the Corkians use goggles all the time, but they don't even use them FOR anything, aside from fashion. These are a practical piece of gear! I mentioned that I flew over here myself-ghostly or not, do you have any idea how uncomfortable it is to have wind blowing in your face?
[3/7] Gale: When you're flying around like I always do, these things come in so, so handy. Like, what if a weird bug happened to cross your flight path?! Happened more than once to me and it wasn't any good!
[4/7] Gale: And besides that, me and someone I really, really cared about made these goggles special. Those cheapo ones they made in Corkus...bleh! No good, no good at all. Where's the love? The individuality?
[5/7] Gale: Yeah, they might be able to make a bunch of the same thing really quickly, but compared to making them by hand, one at a time? Just can't compete.
[6/7] Gale: ...did my bias come through? Sorry, I just- I had a REALLY bad experience with some Corkian folks one time. They...really, REALLY got on my nerves, and on Qira's, and...
[7/7] Gale: ...brr. Did...did it just get colder of is that just me? Uh...so, I. Um...yeah! Special goggles! Not Corkian! Don't insult this craftsmanship, please!

[1/6] Gale: Oh, you want the juicy stuff. I getcha! Yeah, with her being so mysterious and sorceressy and all, there's a lot of rumors. there's one in particular that a lot of people wonder about. It's sorta private, though...ready?
[2/6] Gale: That rumor is true- she does have a personal stash of chocolate! Some people see her over in Cinfras buying from the candy shop, and they just can't believe their eyes. I don't know how many emeralds she's dropped on those Cocoa Caps- total chocoholic!
[3/6] Gale: Yeah, she's sorta picky when it comes to food, actually. She loves cherries and cherry juice, but can't stand blueberries. And according to her, the bass in the canyon are "factually inferior" to things like oysters and shellfish.
[4/6] Gale: I mean, can't blame a girl for having preferences, y'know? I still LOVE fried dough and powdered sugar...I know those have a name, and it's on the tip of my tongue but I can't remember what it is! But aside from that, lemme think of what else there is...
[5/6] Gale: It's kind of an open secret that she's got trade deals with Aldorei and the dojo for all sorts of things. Her and that Dojo sensei talk a lot. It's definitely not anything romantic- She just refuses to get into any kind of personal relationship with anyone! But, makes you wonder, yeah?
[6/6] Gale: Oh! And her full name ISN'T Qira Gavel, but don't tell anyone! It's fun to watch her huff at the postage.

[1/12] Gale: What? Oh, yeah. Yeah, I...I guess I am. Why, uh...why'd ya ask?
[2/12] Gale: Hey, what do you mean I'm acting weird?! I've seen how you all act around the square here! Y'all are crazy, heheh. ...I'm acting defensive? ...I. I guess so. ...yeah, I suppose I'm just...reflecting a little on things now.
[3/12] Gale: Being out of the Hive is a bit liberating- but I've still got obligations there. This isn't a forever-thing, just...a little vacation. I bet if I asked she'd let me go out way more, it's just. Y'know. Y'know? I- ...
[4/12] Gale: ...ugh, this is tough to...to... Agh, WORDS! Mouth! Speak!
[5/12] Gale: ...I. I always wanted to...explore, and to have a place I could come back to. But...my first home...wasn't it. They said I couldn't leave, no matter what.
[6/12] Gale: Not without someone looking over my shoulder the whole time, at least...but it's so restrictive, being stuck in one place forever. It's different with the Hive, cause I'm choosing to stay there, but... Can't help but think it feels a little bit the same.
[7/12] Gale: So... this thing's been burning a hole in my pocket the whole time. I don't want it anymore. I've got other more important keepsakes. All this thing has on it is bad memories. But...well, it feels like if I give it away, I'm leaving a part of myself behind? Does that make sense?
[8/12] Gale: It's almost been like holding a grudge. I left that place out of spite, really. But holding a grudge for that long...it hurts a little. It's a lot of effort- and itself, it's restrictive, too. I want to be free from that.
[9/12] Gale: So...am I leaving behind something bad, or am I leaving behind something important? Or, or maybe it's both. I really don't know.
[10/12] Gale: So I guess for someone like you, this wouldn't have all that baggage, though. And...I hear gift giving is a big thing at this festival, so. How about you take it?
[11/12] Gale: Wouldn't have gotten to process all this if you hadn't told me about the festival, so I sorta owe you one anyways. Here- take it. As much as I hate the thing...keep it safe for me, okay?
[12/12] Gale: And hey, keep your eyes on the skies and your ears to the breeze. Looking up and forward is way better than looking back. I know someone who probably would've appreciated learning that sooner than they did.
[+1 Crest of the Highlands]

Crest of the Highlands
Right-Click to use

Effect:
- Duration: 60 seconds
- Cooldown: 150 seconds

+25% Sprint Regen
+10% Walk Speed
+15% Reflection

Legendary Item
Festival of the Blizzard 2021
It has a seal depicting a great plateued highland, and some motto you don't recognize. It's well-cared for, but clearly old.

It's an amulet that slightly boosts your walk speed and sprint regen while giving a bit of reflection. Not much for practical use,but hey, it's another infinite consumable. Yay for infinite consumables!

[1/3] Gale: Well! I'd probably be cooler with that if we knew each other much at all, but I can't really do much with a plain ol' "Hey how ya doing." yeah?
[2/3] Gale: It's just gonna be that we each say "Oh, I'm doing good, you?" and then you say something in return and the conversation doesn't go anywhere.
[3/3] Gale: Nothing but stale air, y'know? But, I'm not annoyed about a simple courtesy call, either. Hope you have fun doing whatever, anyways!

Ava (Next to Maxie by the frozen lake at [432, 67, -1623])

DISCLAIMER: Once Ava is invited, Sybil will no longer be there with Maxie and good riddance, I'd say...

[1/5] Ava: Hey! Uh, I, haha, didn't expect that many people...
[2/5] Ava: ...This is gonna be a stressful time but if all goes wrong I can just fly away and flee from all problems, right? Haha!
[3/5] Ava: At least it's pretty! I'll give you that. I'm not used to seeing all these kinds of decorative items... It's pretty interesting.
[4/5] Ava: Maybe I could snatch one, see how it works and...
[5/5] Ava: Anyway!! Craftmas, am I right?

[1/4] Ava: (player)! I got something for you... I'm trying to follow your gift-giving tradition or something?
[2/4] Ava: I guess you can consider this another thank you for everything you've done, haha!
[3/4] Ava: Um... Please just take this! There's, uh, one from Efena as well...
[4 Corkian Amplifier II]
[4/4] Ava: I'll... I'll see you around!

[1/1] Ava: Aha! There you are, just the person I was looking for. Now, as you remember... The Banker here isn't a huge fan of me.

[1/7] Ava: What, me? I've certainly been doing... relatively fine? I think?
[2/7] Ava: How do people know these things? Do you know when you're doing fine?
[3/7] Ava: ...that doesn't matter. I could be doing worse, so I suppose that's good enough!!
[4/7] Ava: And you know what, puns aside, this festival really is pretty cool. I don't really do too well around people, but that's fine.
[5/7] Ava: At least I'm not alone! I'm putting Maxie to some real good use: Company.
[6/7] Ava: Actually, do the people here even know about Avos? With everything going on in this province, I wouldn't blame them.
[7/7] Ava: Sorry for rambling! I'm fine, I swear!

[1/7] Ava: Wynn... Yeah, it's really not as good as I imagined.
[2/7] Ava: You know, I almost went there once, as a child.
[3/7] Ava: One day, I had this argument and I just wanted to flee from home.
[4/7] Ava: I could've flown all the way to Wynn if there wasn't any storm. If the weather wanted it, my life would've been entirely different! It's funny how the little things can turn into major life events.
[5/7] Ava: The province itself seems pretty dangerous, though. I'm sure I would've been fine, but it's hard to imagine how it is for humans. I've seen a glimpse of your corruption in the form of a few undeads... They're not pretty.
[6/7] Ava: And you guys have to deal with that every day? Huh! No wonders you're all so tough!
[7/7] Ava: At least Detlas seems relatively safe.

[1/11] Ava: Oh, Maxie! Haha, silly Maxie...
[2/11] Ava: Maxie's a really clumsy boy for sure. I do think it makes him pretty cute, but it's also not very convenient when it comes to help. He's getting better at Electromagic, though!
[3/11] Ava: Especially with our newfound training du- wait, nevermind that. I'll just sat that yes, he's getting better! It's a little funny how an Avo is miles better than a human at it.
[4/11] Ava: His current project is, like, a sort-of back scratcher, right?
[5/11] Ava: I honestly don't get why he added claws as a feature.
[6/11] Ava: It's, um, a work in progress.
[7/11] Ava: I'm really glad he's part of my life now though. It really is a change from... Loneliness.
[8/11] Ava: Like, I really, REALLY would've been stressed out was he not there. At least I think so? As I said, I have a tendency of getting stressed out by practically everyone.
[9/11] Ava: Well, you're there too right now, haha! Thanks for that, by the way. I wouldn't even be here if it weren't for you.
[10/11] Ava: If you never helped me, I...
[11/11] Ava: That doesn't matter. What matters is that I'm here, right now! You're cool, (player).

[1/9] Ava: Oh, Maxie! Haha, silly Maxie...
[2/9] Ava: Maxie's a really clumsy boy for sure. I do think it makes him pretty cute, but it's also not very convenient when it comes to help. He's getting better at Electromagic, though!
[3/9] Ava: Especially with our newfound training du- wait, nevermind that. I'll just sat that yes, he's getting better! It's a little funny how an Avo is miles better than a human at it.
[4/9] Ava: His current project is, like, a sort-of back scratcher, right?
[5/9] Ava: I honestly don't get why he added claws as a feature.
[6/9] Ava: It's, um, a work in progress.
[7/9] Ava: I'm really glad he's part of my life now though. It really is a change from... Loneliness.
[8/9] Ava: Though, the strangest thing happened earlier, when we came here. There's this pirate-looking guy, and, for some reason...
[9/9] Ava: It's almost as if Maxie froze up when seeing him! He kinda stared at the guy? But he didn't say anything about this. I think he just liked the look of the pirate? And he'd be right! Pirates are cool!

[1/7] Ava: Efena... She's scary. I guess her being a president plays a part in that. Obviously, I'm thankful for her, especially the part where I didn't get thrown in jail, and yet...
[2/7] Ava: It's alright, she just makes me anxious. She gave me a chance to actually try and make a real difference, so I'll take it. I have to.
[3/7] Ava: So, all in all, Efena is cool, HOWEVER, the other council members...
[4/7] Ava: I guess that's my bad if they're not too fond of me. But this one girl, urgh... What was her name again? Sybel? Cible? Something like that? Point is, I don't think she'll ever like me...
[5/7] Ava: Maxie told me how she's the one who's really, REALLY trying to get me at the very least thrown in jail.
[6/7] Ava: Yeah, well, I did land quite the punch on her. I wasn't gonna let her touch my machine!
[7/7] Ava: I guess I just feel like it's not the last I hear from her.

[1/5] Ava: Chief... I know he's been watching me. I know he's there, from afar, curious, waiting for something to happen.
[2/5] Ava: I've heard some other Avos say he often visits the Workshop, but I'm never here when he does. Coincidence or not, I can almost feel his presence.
[3/5] Ava: Now I wonder why I didn't install any sort of camera in the Workshop! I'm not familiar with these things though...
[4/5] Ava: I'm not sure what it is Chief wants. Probably nothing. I don't even know if he's mad at me! I sure didn't help the Corkian-Avo relationship, haha...
[5/5] Ava: But - since he somewhat trusts both you and Maxie - maybe this is fine. I'm sure he doesn't mean any harm.

[1/5] Ava: See ya later!

Ragni's King Mysterious Lurker (By the fireplace in the Emerald Bank at [480, 67, -1551])

[1/4] Mysterious Lurker: Ah, young traveler... Come closer, I would like to speak with you.
As you draw closer, the figure raises their hood, revealing themself to be the king of Ragni.
[2/4] Disguised King: Quite a fine disguise, yes? Ah, I would never reject an invitation from this province's true protector.
[3/4] Disguised King: They have certainly done a fine job decorating this place for the holidays. Oh, and Craftmas soon approaches, does it not?
[4/4] Disguised Kingr: Well, I know I shall be enjoying the festivities while I am here.

[1/3] Disguised King: Young master... Craftmas has come upon this realm, and that means it too is time for the tradition of gifting.
[2/3] Disguised King: Well, I suppose I could offer you some more of my own emeralds. It's a universal gift, after all.
[+20480 Emeralds]
[3/3] Disguised King: Now that that's done and over with, is there anything you need of me?

The king will bestow upon you 5 Liquid Emeralds out of his personal savings.

[1/1] Disguised King: Ah, hello again, young master. Is there anything you need of me?

[1/3] Disguised King: The festivities have been quite nice so far. This city is certainly very different to Ragni.
[2/3] Disguised King: Though, I was not aware it could snow around these parts. In all my life, I have never heard of a snowstorm in Detlas.
[3/3] Disguised King: I wonder what could have caused it... And, as well, if I even want to know.

[1/3] Disguised King: Hm... I have not seen or heard of any more activity from the organization. I suspect they are still recovering from the blow you dealt to their forces.
[2/3] Disguised King: And, regardless... I do not believe my spies would be able to pick up on their activities. They have a way of doing their work in the shadows.
[3/3] Disguised King: I will keep an eye out, and I trust you will as well. If they ever resurface, we will be prepared to deal with the situation.

[1/2] Disguised King: Ruling over Ragni is rather quiet work, most of the time. The most exciting it usually gets is when signing agreements with the other cities.
[2/2] Disguised King: Though, of course... I always appreciate the opportunity to greet new recruits. Sometimes, we'll get someone rather special.

[1/1] Disguised King: Hello, indeed, hero.

EpsilonDown · Dec 26, 2021

Gale gives crest of highlands

2eZ4u · Jan 2, 2022

ridertest101 what are we supposed to do with the "CoOcIe" from the Wynnter fair? the Yahya tree had a use, shouldn't there be one for the cookie as well?

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