Ultima IV transcript

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This is the dialgoue from all NPCs in Ultima IV, except shopkeepers, and Shrines. Uppercase, bold lettering indicates keywords used by the Stranger to trigger corresponding responses. A plus-minus sign (±) indicates that the response by the Stranger will affect Humility. The use of the ankh (☥) indicates which reponse will improve the Stranger’s Humility.

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Castles[edit]

Every castle hosts 15 characters plus several guards.

Castle Britannia[edit]

Chuckles[edit]

NAME     Chuckles
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A bouncing jester
JOB     I am the royal jester
HEALTH     Good, thanks.
JEST  Welcome unto the castle Britannia!
CLUE  Speak ye unto the waters of the well and ask of altars!
Question  Hast thou an ankh?
YES  Then enter in peace!
NO  Then why art thou here?


Gate Guard[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A burly guard
JOB     I guard the castle and all within.
HEALTH     Couldn’t be better!
GUAR  I guard the castle!
CAST  The castle is fair and strong!
Question  Do you seek Lord British?
YES  He is on the upper level in the throne room.
NO  He will aid you if you are in need!


Treasury Guard[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A guard
JOB     A guard
HEALTH     Excellent
GUAR  We guard the castle and its treasures.
TREA  That is not your business.
Question  Do you mean to steal?
YES  I believe you will find that an unfruitful venture.
NO  Then please leave at once!


Guard (2nd Floor)[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A burly guard
JOB     I guard the castle and my liege!
HEALTH     Great!
GUAR  A guard must be a valiant warrior!
LIEG  I serve Lord British!
Question(±)  Art thou the most valiant warrior?
YES  Then thou should be a guard!
NO  Still flee not from battle!


Hawkwind[edit]

Honesty

  • Thou art a thief and a scoundrel. Thou may not ever become an Avatar!
  • Thou art not an honest soul. Thou must live a more honest life to be an Avatar!
  • Thou hast made little progress on the paths of Honesty. Strive to prove thy worth!
  • Thou dost seem an honest soul. Continued honesty will reward thee!
  • Thou art truly an honest soul. Seek ye now to reach Elevation!

Compassion

  • Thou art a cold and cruel brute. Thou should go to prison for thy crimes!
  • Thou dost kill where there is no need and give too little unto others!
  • Thou hast not shown thy compassion well. Be more kind unto others!
  • Thou dost show thy compassion well. Continued good will should be thy guide!
  • Compassion is a virtue that thou hast shown well. Seek ye now Elevation!

Valor

  • Thou art a coward, thou dost flee from the hint of danger!
  • Thou dost not display a great deal of Valor. Thou dost flee before the need!
  • Thou art not yet a valiant warrior. Fight to defeat evil and prove thyself!
  • Thou art showing Valor in the face of danger. Strive to become yet more so!
  • Thou art a truly valiant warrior. Seek ye now Elevation in the virtue of valor!

Justice

  • Thou art an unjust wretch. Thou are a fulsome meddler!
  • Thou art cruel and unjust. in time thou will suffer for thy crimes!
  • Thou hast not proven thyself to be just. Strive to do justice unto all things!
  • Thou dost seem fair and just. Strive to uphold Justice even more sternly!
  • Thou art just and fair. Seek ye now the Elevation!

Sacrifice

  • Thou art a self-serving Tufthunter. Thou deservest not my help, yet I grant it!
  • Thou dost need to think more of the life of others and less of thy own!
  • Thy sacrifice is small. Give of thy life’s blood so that others may live.
  • Thou art giving of thyself in some ways. Seek ye now to find yet more!
  • Thy self-sacrifice is great. Seek now Elevation!

Honor

  • Thou art a cad and a bounder. Thy presence is an affront. Thou art low as a slug!
  • Thou dost not fight with honor but with malice and deceit!
  • Thou dost need to show thyself to be more honorable. The path lies before thee!
  • Thou dost seem to be Honorable in nature. Seek to bring Honor upon others as well!
  • Thou hast proven thyself to be Honorable. Seek ye now for the Elevation!

Spirituality

  • Thy spirit is weak and feeble. Thou dost not strive for Perfection!
  • Thou dost not take time to care about thy inner being, a must to be an Avatar!
  • Strive to know and master more of thine inner being. Meditation lights the path!
  • Thou art doing well on the path to inner sight continue to seek the inner light.
  • Spirituality is in thy nature. Seek ye now the Elevation!

Humility

  • Thou art proud and vain. All other virtue in thee is a loss!
  • Thou art too proud of thy little deeds. Humility is the root of all Virtue!
  • Thy progress on this path is most uncertain. Without Humility thou art empty!
  • Thou dost seem a humble soul. Thou art setting strong stones to build virtues upon!
  • Thy Humility shines bright upon they being. Seek ye now for Elevation!

Other When asked about any virtue for which Partial Avatarhood has been attained:

  • Thou hast become a partial Avatar in that attribute. Thou need not my insights.


Jester Twins[edit]

NAME     Jester Twin
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A dancing jester
JOB     To entertain.
HEALTH     Perfectly hoppy!
JEST  A jester needs a good bard!
BARD  Our bard is very good.
Question  Dost thou like the music?
YES  Then you should go to Britain for there lives the best!
NO  A shame, we do!


Joshua[edit]

NAME     Joshua
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise mage.
JOB     I can help.
HEALTH     Well.
HELP  The riddle!
RIDD  If the eight philosophies of avatarhood combine into and are made from truth, love & courage...
Question  More?
YES  What one thing creates and is created by all truths, all love & all courage?
NO  Oh.


Juliet[edit]

NAME     Juliet
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A fair maiden.
JOB     I can help thee.
HEALTH     Fine thanks.
HELP  Seek ye to know how the eight virtues form into the three principles.
ONE  Seek ye to know what one thing the three principles of virtue combine into!
Question  Know ye this?
YES  Now the one!
NO  Seek it!


Landri[edit]

NAME     Landri
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A grim shepherd
JOB     I am here to warn thee!
HEALTH     I am fine, but thou must go back!
WARN  Ahead lies a perilous place!
PERI  Once thou enters thou may not return whence thee came!
Question  Wilt thou go on?
YES  Then thou art doomed!
NO  That is good.


Le Chef[edit]

NAME     Le Chef
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A person with a white hat.
JOB     I am the chef.
HEALTH     Well.. All but my finger, which I cut!
FOOD  Food, glorious food, to cook is my life!
COOK  Cooking is a practiced art.
Question  Do you eat?
YES  Then thou should try my soup!
NO  Then thou must be a spiritualist!


Prisoner[edit]

NAME     a nameless prisoner
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A ragged soul.
JOB     I have none.
HEALTH     Very poor.
CRIM  Crime is an evil thing!
PRIS  Here I pay for my crimes!
Question(±)  Are you a pirate?
YES  You may never complete thy quests, for evil makes not an avatar!
NO  I hope that this is true!


Reaper[edit]

NAME     a reaper
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A reaper
JOB     I kill adventurers!
HEALTH     Not so good, no one to eat in here!
KILL  There is a thing which can kill many!
THIN  Knowledge of it is found at Buccaneer’s Den!
Question  Will you seek this thing?
YES  It brings great power!
NO  Then thou must be stupid.


Seesha[edit]

NAME     Seesha
Pronoun     She
LOOK     An injured fighter
JOB     I fight for my country.
HEALTH     I have a grievous wound.
WOUN  Deep.
COUN  Britannia.
Question  Fight ye for Britannia?
YES  Then seek out the smith named Zircon in Minoc for he made the mystic arms, only they will save thee in the abyss!
NO  Hmm.


Shawn[edit]

NAME     Shawn
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A shepherdess both strong and beautiful.
JOB     I watch the water.
HEALTH     Well.
WATE  It brings me peace.
PEAC  I come from a proud city.
Question(±)  Art thou proud?
YES  Hmmm.
NO  My towne was destroyed for its pride. The ruins lie on an isle at lat-K’J" long-L’L"!


Sheila[edit]

NAME     Sheila
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A solemn ranger
JOB     I search for the inner light.
HEALTH     I am well.
LIGH  Seek inner light in the shrines!
SHRI  Runes are needed to enter shrines!
Question  Dost thou know of mantra?
YES  Good.
NO  The mantra are chants needed to focus thy thoughts while meditating.


Water[edit]

NAME     Water
Pronoun     It
LOOK     Water
JOB     I hold a secret.
HEALTH     Fine.
SECR  To what?
ALTA  There are three altar rooms which connect the bottom levels of all eight dungeons!
Question  More?
YES  If the correct colors of stones are used in the altars, a key of three parts can be gained!
NO  Oh.


Zorin[edit]

NAME     Zorin
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise mage
JOB     I am here to help thee.
HEALTH     I am old, very old....
HELP  Seek help in the castles!
CAST  Seek the Lycaeum, Empath Abbey, Serpent’s Castle!
Question  Wilt thou go hither?
YES  Find therein all named Antos and ask of the bell, book, and candle!
NO  Alas.


Lord British[edit]

NAME: My name is Lord British, Sovereign of all Britannia!
first time: Lord British rises and says At long last! Thou hast come! We have waited such a long, long time... Lord British sits and says A new age is upon Britannia. The great evil Lords are gone but our people lack direction and purpose in their lives... A champion of virtue is called for. Thou may be this champion, but only time shall tell. I will aid thee any way that I can! How may I help thee?
later times: Welcome <name>, what would thou ask of me?
LOOK: Thou see the King with the Royal Sceptre
JOB: I rule all Britannia, and shall do my best to help thee!
HEAL: I am well, thank ye.
Question: Art thou well?
YES: That is good.
NO: Let me heal thy wounds! (heals all party wounds)
HELP (1): To survive in this hostile land thou must first know thyself! Seek ye to master thy weapons and thy magical ability! Take care in these thy first travels in Britannia... Until thou dost know well thyself, travel not far from the safety of the townes!
HELP (2): Travel not the open lands alone. There are many worthy people in the diverse townes whom it would be wise to ask to Join thee! Build thy party unto eight travellers, for only a true leader can win the Quest!
HELP (3): Learn ye the paths of virtue. Seek to gain entry unto the eight shriens! Find ye the Runes, needed for entry into each shrine, and learn each chant or "Mantra" used to focus thy meditations... Within the Shrines thou shalt learn of the deeds which show thy inner virtue or vice!
HELP (4): Choose thy path wisely for all thy deeds of good and evil are remembered and can return to hinder thee! Visit the Seer Hawkwind often and use his wisdom to help thee prove thy Virtue. When thou art ready, Hawkwind will advise thee to seek the Elevation unto partial Avatarhood in a virtue... Seek ye to become a partial Avatar in all eight virtues, for only then shalt thou be ready to seek the codex!
HELP (5): Go ye now into the depths of the dungeons. Therein recover the 8 colored stones from the altar pedestals in the halls of the dungeons... Find the uses of these stones for they can help thee in the Abyss!
HELP (6): Thou art doing very well indeed on the path to Avatarhood! Strive ye to achieve the Elevation in all eight virtues!
HELP (7): Find ye the Bell, Book and Candle! With these three things, one may enter the Great Stygian Abyss!
HELP (8): Before thou dost enter the Abyss thou shalt need the Key of Three Parts, and the Word of Passage... Then might thou enter the Chamber of the Codex of Ultimate Wisdom!
HELP (9): Thou dost now seem ready to make the final journey into the dark Abyss! Go only with a party of eight! Good Luck, and may the powers of good watch over thee on this thy most periolous endeavor! The hearts and souls of all Britannia go with thee now. Take care, my friend...
TRUT: Many truths can be learned at the Lycaeum. It lies on the northwestern shore of Verity Isle!
LOVE: Look for the meaning of Love at Empath Abbey. The Abbey sits on the western edge of the Deep Forest!
COUR: Serpent’s Castle on the Isle of Deeds is where Courage should be sought!
HONE: The fair towne of Moonglow on Verity Isle is where the virtue of Honesty thrives!
COMP: The bards in the towne of Britain are well versed in the virtue of Compassion!
VALO: Many valiant fighters come from Jhelom in the Valarian Isles!
JUST: In the city of Yew, in the Deep Forest, Justice is served!
SACR: Minoc, towne of self-sacrifice, lies on the eastern shores of Lost Hope Bay!
HONO: The Paladins who strive for Honor are oft seen in Trinsic, north of the Cape of Heroes!
SPIR: In Skara Brae the Spiritual path is taught. Find it on an isle near Spiritwood!
HUMI: Humility is the foundation of Virtue! The ruins of proud Magincia are a testimony unto the Virtue of Humility! Find the Ruins of Magincia far off the shores of Britannia, on a small isle in the vast Ocean!
PRID: Of the eight combinations of Truth, Love and Courage, that which contains neither Truth, Love nor Courage is Pride. Pride being not a Virtue must be shunned in favor of Humility, the Virtue which is the antithesis of Pride!
AVAT: To be an Avatar is to be the embodiment of the Eight Virtues. It is to live a life constantly and forever in the Quest to better thyself and the world in which we live.
QUES: The Quest of the Avatar is to know and become the embodiment of the Eight Virtues of Goodness! It is known that all who take on this Quest must prove themselves by conquering the Abyss and Viewing the Codex of Ultimate Wisdom!
BRIT: Even though the Great Evil Lords have been routed evil yet remains in Britannia. If but one soul could complete the Quest of the Avatar, our people would have a new hope, a new goal for life. There would be a shining example that there is more to life than the endless struggle for possessions and gold!
ANKH: The Ankh is the symbol of one who strives for Virtue. Keep it with thee at all times for by this mark thou shalt be known!
ABYS: The Great Stygian Abyss is the darkest pocket of evil remaining in Britannia! It is said that in the deepest recesses of the Abyss is the Chamber of the Codex! It is also said that only one of highest Virtue may enter this Chamber, one such as an Avatar!!!
MOND: Mondain is dead!
MINA: Minax is dead!
EXOD: Exodus is dead!
VIRT: The Eight Virtues of the Avatar are Honesty, Compassion, Valor, Justice, Sacrifice, Honor, Spirituality, and Humility!
BYE: Fare thee well my friend!

Lycaeum[edit]

Robert Frasier[edit]

NAME     Robert Frasier
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A stately baron
JOB     I rule this province.
HEALTH     Very well.
PROV  My Lady Beth can tell thee more!
WORD  I know but one of three syllables.
Question  Dost thou wish to know it now?
YES  It is ’ver’! Seek ye now the other parts!
NO  Perhaps another time.


Beth Frasier[edit]

NAME     Beth Frasier
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A charming lady
JOB     I rule with my Lord.
HEALTH     Well.
RULE  This province.
PROV  Our people believe in truth as a way of life and live it to the fullest!
Question  Dost thou seek truth?
YES  Then may thou find it!
NO  Then thou shalt not find it!


Father Antos[edit]

NAME     Father Antos
Pronoun     He
LOOK     An old druid, who looks strangely familiar.
JOB     I hold great knowledge.
HEALTH     Old and frail, I’ve seen many quests!
KNOW  What is it you seek?
BOOK  Seek ye the book of truth where other books lie.
Question  Art thou on the quest?
YES  May thou succeed!
NO  Oh.


Catriona[edit]

NAME     Catriona
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A strong guard.
JOB     To watch the treasures.
HEALTH     Very good.
TREA  The treasures are of great value!
VALU  Yes, much gold.
Question  Dost thou intend to steal?
YES  I shan’t stop thee
NO  Good, you had me worried!


Estro[edit]

NAME     Estro
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A short druid
JOB     Research
HEALTH     Why I am fine, you too I hope.
REAS  I am looking for the book of justice!
JUST  It must be here somewhere!
Question(±)  Hast thou never committed *any* crime!?
YES  I believe thou art boasting a lie!
NO  Then speak to the judge in Yew!


Fighter[edit]

NAME     a fighter
Pronoun     He
LOOK     An injured warrior.
JOB     None now!
HEALTH     My wounds are grievous!
WOUN  I lost in a dungeon altar room!
WARR  No more!
Question  Hast thou seen one?
YES  Notice that each of the three rooms connect to four dungeons each!
NO  They connect the dungeons unto each other!


Guard[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A sleepy guard
JOB     Guard the gate, guard the baron, guard the baroness, watch the towers....
HEALTH     Very sleepy.
GUAR  I have been here for hours!
HOUR  Yes, many hours!
Question  See why I’m tired?
YES  It’s hard work and long hours in the baronial guard!
NO  Bum!


Jon[edit]

NAME     Jon
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A brawny guard.
JOB     I guard the throne room.
HEALTH     Bit tired.
THRO  Throne of truth!
TRUT  There are four townes that follow the principle of truth.
Question  Know which?
YES  Good!
NO  There are eight possible combinations of the three principles, there are eight cities!


Nigel[edit]

NAME     Nigel, at thy service.
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A noble wizard
JOB     I teach magical spells.
HEALTH     Good enough.
SPEL  I have a specialty!
RECA  Yes, resurrection it takes ash, ginseng, garlic, silk, bloodmoss, and mandrake!
Question  Dost thou know what it is?
YES  What do I call the spell?
NO  Sorry.


Palamar[edit]

NAME     Palamar
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise old sage
JOB     I am an old wizard, but have much to show!
HEALTH     My bones ache but my mind is sharp!
SHOW  Here in my telescope!
TELE  Search there by the end, thou shalt find a knob.
Question  Dost thou see where?
YES  Set the dial and thou shalt see!
NO  Look!!!


Scatu[edit]

NAME     Scatu
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall mage wearing strange armour.
JOB     I advise.
HEALTH     Well!
ADVI  Thou would be well advised to visit the Seer often!
ARMO  I wear mystic armour.
Question  Art thou a partial avatar?
YES  When thou art 8 parts avatar, seek Zircon in Minoc and ask of mystics!
NO  Alas.


Shylock the Meek[edit]

NAME     Shylock the Meek
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A pitiful beggar
JOB     I sit and beg oh... please...
HEALTH     I am cold and sick! oh... please...
SICK  I have the black plague!
BEG  Yes, please give me money! oh... please...
Question  Wilt thou help me? Oh... please...
YES  Oh... please...
NO  Oh... please...


Lord Terence[edit]

NAME     Lord Terence
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall agile man
JOB     I am the librarian.
HEALTH     I am well.
LIBR  Herein is the largest store of knowledge in Britannia except the codex!
TRUT  Look under ’t’
Question  Art thou looking for a particular book?
YES  Which book?
NO  Feel free to browse.


Truth Seeker[edit]

NAME     a truth seeker.
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A person lost in thought.
JOB     I seek to know truth.
HEALTH     I am in a meditative state.
TRUT  The principle upon which I meditate.
MEDI  Meditate at each shrine for 1, 2 and 3 minutes, then shalt thou know the paths of goodness!


Tymus[edit]

NAME     Tymus
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A stately wizard
JOB     To welcome thee!
HEALTH     Very well, thanks!
WELC  Yes, welcome to the Lycaeum, the keep of truth!
FOUR  The dungeon altar rooms need 4 stones each!
Question  Know ye how many cities follow the principles of truth?
YES  How many?
NO  Travel and learn!


Zajac[edit]

NAME     Zajac
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A flighty jester
JOB     To entertain!
HEALTH     Unhappy.
UNHA  Because my friend Chuckles won’t tell me his secret!
ENTE  Ah, not now.
Question  Dost thou know chuckles?
YES  Why dost thou not ask him for his clue!
NO  He lives in the castle Britannia ask him of his clue!


Empath Abbey[edit]

Lord Robert[edit]

NAME     Lord Robert
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A stately baron
JOB     I rule this province.
HEALTH     Very well.
PROV  My Lady Marcy can tell thee more!
WORD  I know but one of three syllables.
Question  Dost thou wish to know it now?
YES  It is ’amo’ seek ye now the other parts!
NO  Perhaps another time.


Lady Marcy[edit]

NAME     Lady Marcy
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A charming lady
JOB     I rule with my Lord.
HEALTH     Well.
RULE  This province.
PROV  Our people believe in love as a way of life and live it to the fullest!
Question  Dost thou seek love?
YES  Then may thou find it!
NO  Then thou shalt not find it!


Brother Antos[edit]

NAME     Brother Antos
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise druid.
JOB     I hold great wisdom.
HEALTH     I am getting old and frail.
WISD  What dost thou ask of me?
CAND  Thou dost need the candle of love to enter the abyss.
Question  Dost thou know where to find it?
YES  Very good.
NO  Meditate on love at our shrine.


Benjamin[edit]

NAME     Benjamin
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A solemn bard.
JOB     I relate love and compassion.
HEALTH     Fine.
LOVE  When the three combine in eight ways love alone is compassion.
COMP  Of the eight avatar attributes compassion is derived from love alone.
Question  Art thou well?
YES  Very good.
NO  Too bad...


Chinup[edit]

NAME     Chinup
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A small but stately child.
JOB     I welcome thee unto the Abbey!
HEALTH     Very well, thank you!
GROV  A grove of oak.
OAK  There four profession types seek truth!
Question  Art thou here in search of love?
YES  Perhaps then the oak grove!
NO  Perhaps then the oak grove.


Deirdre[edit]

NAME     Deirdre
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A druid, lost in thought.
JOB     I ponder love and justice.
HEALTH     Fine.
LOVE  When three build eight, truth tempered by love becomes justice!
JUST  Justice is one of the eight avatar virtues and derives from truth and love.
Question  Art thou?
YES  Most good.
NO  I see.


Derek the Bard[edit]

NAME     Derek the Bard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A young bard playing a lute.
JOB     I am a bard, I sing songs.
HEALTH     Pretty good.
SONG  Oh, all types.
CAND  The candle of love is found in a secret place hidden off Lock Lake!
Question  Dost thou like this one?
YES  Thanks, I just wrote it!
NO  Alas, it was new.


Diane[edit]

NAME     Diane
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A tall woman.
JOB     I counsel those who enter the grove.
HEALTH     Good.
COUN  Herein thou may find insights into love, within thyself or the others here in the grove.
LOVE  Ask the others.
Question(±)  Art thou the most loving person?
YES  Doubtful!
NO  Strive for love!


Gate Guard[edit]

NAME     a gate guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A guard
JOB     A gate guard
HEALTH     Top notch.
GATE  To the abbey.
ABBE  Here, in the oak grove many find the meaning of peace and love!
Question(±)  Art thou saturated with love?
YES  Then thou need not be here!
NO  Visit the small shrine within the abbey!


Guard of Passages[edit]

NAME     the pass guard
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A guard
JOB     I guard the passages.
HEALTH     Fine.
PASS  There is no danger.
DANG  Well not compared to a dungeon altar room!
Question  Hast thou solved the altars?
YES  Good.
NO  From them a three part key is gained, needed to enter the chamber of the codex!


Humlock[edit]

NAME     Humlock
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A mumbling beggar.
JOB     I seek salvation
HEALTH     Not so good.
MUMB  The... ankh... spoke to me!
SALV  I am but a poor destitute beggar I have nothing!
Question  Will you give me some money?
YES  I would be soooo grateful....
NO  But I am in most dire need!


Lastro[edit]

NAME     Lastro
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A solemn ranger.
JOB     I follow the spiritual path.
HEALTH     Most well.
SPIR  My spirituality is not a religion, but a searching to know and improve my own inner being.
BEIN  My being is based on my own truth, love and courage.
Question  And thee?
YES  Good.
NO  So sad.


Life[edit]

NAME     Life.
Pronoun     It
LOOK     An ankh
JOB     I resonate thoughts.
HEALTH     I exist.
RESO  What are thy thoughts?
LOVE  Seek ye the candle of love for only with it and two other parts might thou enter the abyss!
Question  Dost thou have it?
YES  Good.
NO  Ask the bard beyond the secret passage!


Malchor[edit]

NAME     Malchor
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A bold paladin.
JOB     I solve quests
HEALTH     Just now fully healed!
QUES  My last quest took me near Spiritwood.
HORN  Some say that the silver horn is buried on a small isle off the tip of Spiritwood.
Question  Art thou on a quest?
YES  Best of luck to thee!
NO  Oh.


Suzanna[edit]

NAME     Suzanna
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A lovely lady
JOB     I am a lady in waiting.
HEALTH     Overworked!
LADY  I serve Marcy.
HORN  There is a paladin by the name of Malchor. He can lead thee to the silver horn!
Question  Art thou allowed to be in here?
YES  I doubt it! Thou should leave!
NO  Thou should leave!


Thomas[edit]

NAME     Thomas
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A hearty tinker.
JOB     I am thinking of love’s part in sacrifice.
HEALTH     Fine
LOVE  Love of others and the courage to face even death is self-sacrifice.
SACR  Sacrifice is built upon the motive of love and the ability of courage.
Question  Thyself?
YES  Good.
NO  Shame.


Serpent’s Hold[edit]

Sentri[edit]

NAME     Sentri
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A stately baron
JOB     I rule this province.
HEALTH     Very well.
PROV  Yes, these islands and much more.
WORD  I know but one of three syllables-’cor’.
Question  Dost thou know the four cities of courage?
YES  Very good.
NO  They are Jhelom, Minoc, Trinsic and Skara Brae.


Gate guard[edit]

NAME     the gate guard.
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A very big guard.
JOB     Guard the gates, of course.
HEALTH     Very strong!
GATE  These are the gates to Serpent castle.
GUAR  Guard, watch, protect.
Question  Art thou here to find courage?
YES  Then thou art at the right place.
NO  Then perhaps to become a guard!


Lassorn[edit]

NAME     Lassorn
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wounded sailor
JOB     I am a sailor.
HEALTH     I alone survived the shipwreck.
SHIP  The H.M.S. Cape.
WHEE  She went down in the deep waters of the bay in the Cape of Heroes!
Question  Ever heard of her?
YES  She was a mighty vessel!
NO  She was a mighty vessel!


Roark[edit]

NAME     Roark
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A seasoned fighter.
JOB     I fight for Britannia!
HEALTH     Just healed.
ABYS  The Great Stygian Abyss holds the codex of ultimate wisdom!
CODE  I know little.
Question  Art thou well?
YES  Then strive to find the secrets of the abyss.
NO  Thou hast come to the right place.


Ranger[edit]

NAME     a ranger.
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A ranger engrossed in training.
JOB     I am training!
HEALTH     Excellent.
TRAI  I train so that I might survive the dungeons!
DUNG  I plan to conquer the secret of the altar rooms.
Question  Dost thou?
YES  Ask our teacher about the rooms for she knowns much!
NO  Wimp.


Shyra[edit]

NAME     Shyra
Pronoun     She
LOOK     The training master.
JOB     I train warriors to fight with courage!
HEALTH     Prime.
TRAI  Train well and thy courage can grow with confidence.
ROOM  In the altar room of courage use the red, orange, purple and white stones!
Question  Wilt thou train?
YES  Bravo!
NO  Pity.


Baronial Guard[edit]

NAME     a baronial guard
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A stern guard.
JOB     I guard our lord
HEALTH     Most good.
LORD  Sentri rules this castle.
CAST  This castle is built on courage.
Question  Dost thou wish an audience with Sentri?
YES  Granted, enter.
NO  Then do not disturb him.


Treasury Guard[edit]

NAME     a treasure guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A burly guard
JOB     We guard our lord’s treasure.
HEALTH     Excellent.
TREA  This treasure is not for thee
DUNG  Seek out Durham for knowledge of dungeons.
Question  Dost thou intend to steal our lord’s treasure?
YES  Fool!
NO  Wise move!


Garam[edit]

NAME     Garam
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A bold fighter.
JOB     I fight with courage!
HEALTH     Quite well.
COUR  Courage makes kings out of knaves!
BELL  The bell of courage lies at the bottom of a deep well at sea found at lat-N’A" long-L’A"
Question  Dost thou?
YES  Good.
NO  Then train!


Durham[edit]

NAME     Durham
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall fighter.
JOB     I quest for glory!
HEALTH     Fairly well.
QUES  I feel that when on a quest my life has purpose!
DUNG  The altar room of courage gives the third part of a key.
Question  Art thou on a quest?
YES  Then thy life has meaning!
NO  What a loss.


Lori[edit]

NAME     Lori
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A buxom guard.
JOB     I guard this passage.
HEALTH     So far, so good.
GARA  He is in the west chamber.
DURH  He is in the east chamber.
Question  Art thou looking for someone?
YES  Who?
NO  Then be on thy way!


Samuel[edit]

NAME     Samuel
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A handsome guard
JOB     I guard this passage.
HEALTH     So far, so good.
GARA  He is in the west chamber.
DURH  He is in the east chamber.
Question  Art thou looking for someone?
YES  Who?
NO  Then be on thy way!


Roderick[edit]

NAME     Roderick
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A destitute, stinking beggar.
JOB     I cannot work.
HEALTH     I’ve lost a hand!
HAND  It was eaten by a zorn.
ORBS  An orb of blue light will raise thy strength, dexterity or intelligence, but at a cost!
Question  Wilt thou give me gold?
YES  Thou art kind.
NO  Stingy!


Sister Antos[edit]

NAME     Sister Antos
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A wise druid.
JOB     I have important information.
HEALTH     Well enough.
INFO  On what subject?
BELL  The bell of courage is needed to enter the abyss.
Question  Dost thou have it?
YES  Very good.
NO  Then ask the fighter Garam for he knows where it lies!


Noxum[edit]

NAME     Noxum
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A spiny nixie!
JOB     I swim the seas!
HEALTH     Nice and wet!
SEAS  There are many ships at the bottom!
SHIP  A survivor would know where to search.
Question  Hast thou heard of the H.M.S. Cape?
YES  She had a magical wheel that would strengthen her hull!
NO  A great ship!


Michelle[edit]

NAME     Michelle
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A beautiful paladin!
JOB     I welcome thee unto Serpent Castle!
HEALTH     Very well.
SENT  He is the lord here, take the west passage.
HEAL  Take the east passage.
Question  Art thou well?
YES  Very good, perhaps thou seeks Sentri.
NO  Then thou should visit our healer!


Towns[edit]

Towns are sorted according to the same order as the associated moon phases and associated virtues.

Moonglow[edit]

Mariah[edit]

NAME     Mariah
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A young mage
JOB     I seek adventure!
HEALTH     Quite good.
ADVE  Yes, I hope to go on a great quest!
QUES  The quest of the avatar is noble indeed!
Question  Art thou on a quest?
YES  I wish I could join thee!
NO  Wish thou were!


Tracie[edit]

NAME     Tracie
Pronoun     She
LOOK     Starving journalist
JOB     I am a writer.
HEALTH     I feel fine... if I could just quit smoking!
WRIT  It’s low paid, but glamorous!
SMOK  Cough...cough...
Question  Do you smoke?
YES  I can tell by the smell!
NO  Don’t start!


Cromwell[edit]

NAME     Cromwell
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A regal paladin.
JOB     I speak of the virtues of honesty!
HEALTH     Well indeed.
HONE  A few honest men are better than numbers!
MANT  The mantra of the shrine of honesty is ’AHM’.
Question  Dost thou strive to be honest?
YES  Then you will need the mantra.
NO  Shame!


Rebelias[edit]

NAME     Rebelias
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A mystic wizard.
JOB     I live an honest life.
HEALTH     I’ve been better
HONE  Speak the truth and shame the evil forces!
EVIL  Evil still exists in our hearts and souls!
Question  Dost thou seek to conquer thine own evil?
YES  The quest of a lifetime!
NO  Wretch!


Christen[edit]

NAME     Christen
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A playful child.
JOB     I am your friend.
HEALTH     Feeling good.
FRIE  Honest friends are few!
HONE  My friend William knows where the rune of honesty is.
Question  Art thou my friend?
YES  That makes me happy.
NO  I am sad.


Patric the Humble Shepherd[edit]

NAME     Patric the Humble Shepherd
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A meek shepherd.
JOB     I am shepherd.
HEALTH     Pretty good.
HUMB  Humility is not derived from the direct combination of truth, love or courage.
HUMI  Humility is to act and be humble.
Question(±)  Art thou totally humble?
YES  Doubtful!
NO  Strive to be.


Shazom[edit]

NAME     Shazom
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A dying young wizard.
JOB     I am apprentice to the great wizard Nigel!
HEALTH     I will soon die.
NIGE  I will soon need to use the spell he calls ’recall’.
DIE  Pass on.
Question  Hast thou met Nigel?
YES  Seek him out for he will teach thee.
NO  He lives at the Lycaeum.


Shakespeare[edit]

NAME     Shakespeare
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise wizard.
JOB     I create tales of honesty.
HEALTH     Getting on.
HONE  Remember, there is no terror in threats for I am strong in honesty!
CORR  Corruption wins not more than honesty!
Question  Dost thou strive to be honest?
YES  Beware corruption!
NO  Fool!


Browning[edit]

NAME     Browning
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall mage.
JOB     I strive to live an honest life!
HEALTH     Been better.
HONE  An honest soul need remember no lies!
TRUT  Truth is the root of honesty!
Question  Hast thou never lied?
YES  That seems unlikely!
NO  Truth never hurts the teller!


Cosima[edit]

NAME     Cosima
Pronoun     She
LOOK     An elderly woman
JOB     I am an alchemist.
HEALTH     Tired, so tired.
ALCH  I know how best to mix reagents!
REAG  A sleep spell actually requires but one part spider silk!
Question  Dost thou know how to best mix spells?
YES  Good!
NO  The secret’s in the reagents!


Daranor[edit]

NAME     Daranor
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A hunched, insane looking man!
JOB     I move the sun!
HEALTH     Health?
SUN  The moons are my enemies!
MOON  When I die the world will end!
Question  Do you believe my story!?!?...
YES  Then we must fell the moons!
NO  Idiot, you must think I am insane!


Inoo[edit]

NAME     Inoo
Pronoun     She
LOOK     An old gypsy.
JOB     I am a fortune teller, I read palms.
HEALTH     I predict I will be fine today!
PALM  Palms tell fortunes!
FORT  Give thy palm.
Question  Dost thou wish thy destiny?
YES  A great quest will lead thee into the abyss where the codex awaits!
NO  Wise choice.


Calabrini[edit]

NAME     Calabrini
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall mage.
JOB     I bear greetings from the fair city of Moonglow.
HEALTH     Fine.
INN  We have an excellent inn.
HEAL  Our healer is one of the best!
Question  Dost thou seek an inn or healing?
YES  Which?
NO  Perhaps, the shrine which lies on an isle to the north!


Dekker[edit]

NAME     Dekker
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A bouncy jester
JOB     I earn an honest living, jesting!
HEALTH     Very good.
HONE  Honest labor bears a lovely face!
JEST  I love a good jest.
Question  Dost thou?
YES  We ought to exchange jokes sometime!
NO  Thou art probably a sourpuss!


William[edit]

NAME     William
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A child eating a sandwich.
JOB     Oh, not much.
HEALTH     Pretty good.
SAND  It’s a peanut butter and grape jelly on lightly toasted bread!
RUNE  Search for the rune of honesty by Mariah’s gold!
Question  Wouldst thou like a bite?
YES  Yummy, huh!
NO  It’s awful yummy!


Tyrone[edit]

NAME     Tyrone
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A battered mage.
JOB     I used to search for the blue stone.
HEALTH     Fading.
STON  The stone of honesty is found on an altar in the dungeon of Deceit.
USE  It is used within the dungeon altar rooms and in the abyss.
Question  Wilt thou search?
YES  Know its uses!
NO  Hmm.


Britain[edit]

Iolo[edit]

NAME     Iolo
Pronoun     He
LOOK     Charming bard
JOB     I play for the people.
HEALTH     Good.
PLAY  I play my lute and receive the good wishes of the people.
COMP  If you treat someone else well then they will have reason to do the same.
Question  Do you like my music?
YES  I would join thee!
NO  A shame.


Gwenno[edit]

NAME     Gwenno
Pronoun     She
LOOK     a charming jester
JOB     I dance and sing for the children.
HEALTH     Very well.
DANC  Dance is good for the soul.
BEGG  To give to a beggar shows compassion.
Question  Do you give to the needy?
YES  Beggars are thankful for small donations.
NO  Alas.


Singing Child[edit]

NAME     a child
Pronoun     The child
LOOK     a small child
JOB     Singing
HEALTH     Very happy.
SING  The song goes Ho eyo he hum!
HO E  It means Love to one and all!
Question  Do you like the song?
YES  Then help us spread the word!
NO  Too bad.


Bridge Guard[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A guard
JOB     I guard the bridge.
HEALTH     Good.
BRID  Across the bridge our people dance and sing!
GUAR  Yep.
Question  Would thou like to join them?
YES  Remember, an open heart is the first step on the path to wisdom!
NO  Then you have no business across the bridge.


Pepper[edit]

NAME     Pepper
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A spicy woman.
JOB     I am a fighting bard.
HEALTH     Healthy.
BARD  Bards know many things.
RUNE  The rune of compassion lies at the end of a hall somewhere in this towne.
Question  Dost thou seek something?
YES  What might that be?
NO  Alas, I may have been able to help.


Thevel[edit]

NAME     Thevel
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A seasoned fighter.
JOB     I search for the mystery of the magic orbs.
HEALTH     Fairly well.
ORBS  A one-handed beggar knows their secrets!
MAGI  Magic orbs.
Question  Hast thou seen him?
YES  Only he knows the orb’s gift!
NO  Find him in Serpent castle for he knows of orbs!


Joe[edit]

NAME     Joe
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A drunken fighter
JOB     Yo ho ho... and a bottle... of rum... hic...
HEALTH     And a bottle of...
STON  The yellow stone is in the dungeon Despise...
RUM  Rum... hic...
Question  Give me rum?...
YES  Thanxth... my friend Joe can help with the stones... hic...
NO  Ah, be a joe!


Cricket[edit]

NAME     Cricket
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A bard in green
JOB     Shhh, I’m playing!
HEALTH     Shhh
SHHH  Yes, shhh!
MANT  The mantra for the shrine of compassion is ’MU’!
Question  Now wilt thou be quiet?
YES  Thanks.
NO  I am going to call the guards!


Gate Guard[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A cheerful guard.
JOB     I am a guard of course!
HEALTH     I am fully healed.
GUAR  We guards have a lot of compassion.
COMP  We always say: Let all others’ troubles be as thine own!
Question  Dost thou kill non-evil creatures?
YES  That does not show compassion!
NO  Good.


Child[edit]

NAME     a child
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A small child
JOB     I am learning compassion.
HEALTH     O.K.
LEAR  The solution to ones problems often lies in solving others!
COMP  Never care so much for thyself that thou cannot care for others!
Question  Know ye the mantra of compassion?
YES  Good.
NO  Ask Cricket!


Shalimar[edit]

NAME     Shalimar
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tired shepherd
JOB     I watch over the children.
HEALTH     Good.
CHIL  It takes a good deal of compassion to deal with children!
COMP  Compassion strengthens the soul as knowledge tempers the mind!
Question  Have any kids?
YES  Thou dost know what I mean!
NO  Too bad.


Sebastian[edit]

NAME     Sebastian
Pronoun     He
LOOK     An injured person.
JOB     I know a terrible secret!
HEALTH     Not so well.
SECR  Mondain’s influence has not left the world!
MOND  An artifact remains! I heard at Buccaneer’s Den!
Question  Wilt thou find and destroy it?
YES  Then ask at the pub there of the skull!
NO  Oh.


Shapero[edit]

NAME     Shapero
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A druid.
JOB     I am looking for Julio.
HEALTH     All right.
JULI  He knows the true nature of compassion.
COMP  Seek out Julio and ask him of compassion!
Question  Art thou on the Quest of the Avatar?
YES  Find the shrine of compassion east across 2 bridges!
NO  Too bad.


Julio[edit]

NAME     Julio
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A solemn bard.
JOB     I seek the true nature of things!
HEALTH     Solemn.
NATU  All things have a true nature!
COMP  Compassion derives itself from unending love!
Question(±)  Dost thou know the true nature of all things?
YES  Thou art a liar and a braggart.
NO  No mortal can.


Mentor[edit]

NAME     Mentor
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise shepherd.
JOB     I escaped Magincia!
HEALTH     I am well.
MAGI  Pride was too great in Magincia!
PRID  The city was destroyed by daemons for its pride!
Question(±)  Art thou proud?
YES  That is not a virtue!
NO  Pride exists without truth, love, or courage!


Sprite[edit]

NAME     Sprite
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A poor beggar.
JOB     I have no job so now I beg!
HEALTH     I fear I shall die of starvation!
STAR  I have not eaten in a week!
BEG  Please! Help me!
Question  Wilt thou help me?
YES  In return I shall tell thee that Pepper knows of the rune!
NO  I shall starve to death!


Jhelom[edit]

Geoffrey[edit]

NAME     Geoffrey
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A 6 foot 5, great warrior.
JOB     I lead into battle!
HEALTH     I am good and strong!
WARR  A great warrior is a valiant warrior!
BATT  I desire to fight again in battle!
Question  Art thou valiant!
YES  Perhaps I could someday join thee!
NO  To flee battle shows cowardice!


Lord Robert[edit]

NAME     Lord Robert
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A mysterious warrior.
JOB     I battle for Lord British!
HEALTH     Outstanding!
WARR  Thou must battle long and hard to be a warrior.
BATT  Battles are few and too many!
Question  Are you a valiant warrior?
YES  Thou dost deserve the rune, ask Nostro!
NO  Thou art a wimp!


Lady Donna[edit]

NAME     Lady Donna
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A 5 foot pregnant woman
JOB     I watch over my sheep.
HEALTH     Fine, all but the lump in my stomach.
PREG  It’s no fun to be pregnant.
SHEE  I can’t stand sheep!
Question  Why, art thou the father?
YES  Wait till I tell my husband!
NO  Thank god!


Bengrod[edit]

NAME     Bengrod
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wounded fighter!
JOB     I search the dungeons!
HEALTH     Poor.
DUNG  I fell in the dungeon ’Destard’.
ROOM  Therein use the stones found in the connecting dungeons!
Question  Hast thou found its altar room?
YES  It connects with Covetous, Shame and Hythloth!
NO  Find it!


Sir William[edit]

NAME     Sir William
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A noble fighter.
JOB     I search for valiant fighters!
HEALTH     Very well.
EVIL  Kill not non-evil creatures but still always stand thy ground!
KILL  Let them flee instead. never flee uninjured!
Question  Art thou valiant?
YES  Strive ye to defeat all evil!
NO  I see.


Sir Hrothgar[edit]

NAME     Sir Hrothgar
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A mighty warrior!
JOB     I fight for valor!
HEALTH     Excellent.
VALO  The valiant soul fears not its own visage!
SHRI  The mantra need be known, ask Aesop!
Question(±)  Art thou the most valiant of souls?
YES  This is not likely!
NO  Thou should seek the shrine of valor!


Gate Guard[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A stern guard.
JOB     We guard the gates and these passages!
HEALTH     Well.
GATE  The gates of Jhelom.
PASS  These passages are restricted.


Aesop[edit]

NAME     Aesop
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A small man.
JOB     I search for valor!
HEALTH     Well enough.
VALO  I find that ’tis easy to be brave from a safe distance!
MANT  The mantra of valor is ’RA’ use it in the shrine on the next isle!
Question  Know what I mean?
YES  Thats my problem.
NO  Thou art brave!


Gravnor[edit]

NAME     Gravnor
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A grave fighter.
JOB     I search the dungeons.
HEALTH     So so.
DUNG  I seek the red stone.
STON  It is found on an altar!
Question  Dost thou have it?
YES  No wonder I can’t find it!
NO  It lies in the dungeon Destard!


Senora[edit]

NAME     Senora
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A beautiful mage
JOB     I am locked up in this tower.
HEALTH     Well enough.
TOWE  I am being punished for my crimes.
CRIM  Does not matter, I can help thee!
Question  Dost thou have a ship?
YES  Then thou dost need a sextant ask the barkeep for he knows more!
NO  Too bad.


Nostro[edit]

NAME     Nostro
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A withering soul
JOB     I built these passages and they walled me in!
HEALTH     Very near death!
PASS  This passage runs around the city!
RUNE  The rune is buried in a tower!
Question  Wilt thou lead me out?
YES  I am saved!
NO  Thou art a cad! and I will still follow!


Luke[edit]

NAME     Luke
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A ranger with a far away look.
JOB     I seek the inner light!
HEALTH     Quite well.
LIGH  I come from Skara Brae and am on my way to Yew.
YEW  ’tis a city based in the virtue of justice!
Question  Hast thou been to Skara Brae?
YES  A fine city!
NO  ’tis a spiritual city!


Max[edit]

NAME     Max
Pronoun     He
LOOK     The housekeeper.
JOB     I am the housekeeper.
HEALTH     Good!
HOUS  I clean the rooms.
ROOM  That’s a strange one at the end. People often disappear.
Question  Is there some problem with thy room?
YES  I am very sorry I will correct it right away!
NO  Oh, thou had me worried!


X[edit]

NAME     X
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A strange person
JOB     I seek the stone
HEALTH     O.K.
STON  The red stone.
RED  Red is for valor a virtue of the avatar!
Question(±)  Art thou an avatar?
YES  Wow!
NO  Then thou shalt need the red stone in one altar room to get the third part of a key!


Slithe[edit]

NAME     Slithe
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A valiant warrior.
JOB     I fight battles!
HEALTH     Only minor wounds!
BATT  True valor is seen not in the force of arms, but in the force of will!
VALO  I display my valor in battle.
Question  Art thou valiant?
YES  Then never flee unless the need is dire!
NO  Coward.


Timrod[edit]

NAME     Timrod
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A thin fighter.
JOB     I fight with valor!
HEALTH     Couldn’t be better!
VALO  There is no holier spot of ground than where defeated valor lies.
BRAV  Be brave for there is much to dare!
Question  Art thou brave?
YES  Fortune helps the brave!
NO  Coward.


Minoc[edit]

Julia[edit]

NAME     Julia
Pronoun     She
LOOK     An agile tinker.
JOB     I care for the poor.
HEALTH     Well.
CARE  Self preservation is the first law of nature; self sacrifice the highest rule of grace.
POOR  Within this house are many poor and destitute souls.
Question  Wilt thou help?
YES  I would join thee.
NO  Bum.


Shentis[edit]

NAME     Shentis
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A rotund tinker.
JOB     I welcome thee unto Minoc, city of sacrifice!
HEALTH     OK.
SACR  Self-sacrifice is a needed virtue!
VIRT  Avatars strive to be virtuous.
Question  Dost thou strive for virtue?
YES  Then perhaps thou shalt become an avatar!
NO  An avatar thou art not!


Alex[edit]

NAME     Alex
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A teenage boy.
JOB     I give out flowers. Here you are!
HEALTH     Fine, thanks.
FLOW  The way I figure it, if thou art kind to others they will have reason to be kind in return!
KIND  Yes, give all that thou can unto the needy!
Question  Wilt thou give?
YES  Good.
NO  Alas.


Merida[edit]

NAME     Merida
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wandering tinker.
JOB     I seek the wisdom of the shrine of sacrifice.
HEALTH     Been better.
SHRI  But first I need the mantra!
MANT  I am told that a hidden shepherd knows the mantra.
Question  Know ye the mantra?
YES  Good!
NO  The shrine is on a lake to the east!


Damon[edit]

NAME     Damon
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A meek shepherd.
JOB     I stand here and think.
HEALTH     Fine.
THIN  Oh, just about things.
MANT  Listen to the bard’s song for in its verse lies the key!
Question  Can’t a man just think to himself?
YES  Well I hope so!
NO  Oh, yes I can thou bandersnatch!


Singsong[edit]

NAME     Singsong
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A cute bard.
JOB     I sing songs!
HEALTH     Very well indeed!
SING  I sing songs!
SONG  Very well, the raven sings, the raven saw and in the corn he sayeth ’CAH’. query: Dost thou like it?


Gimble[edit]

NAME     Gimble
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A fading man.
JOB     I shall die soon.
HEALTH     I am barely conscious.
DIE  I suffer from a tsetse byte!
CONS  I will soon sleep forever.
Question  Could thou spare a gold piece so I may buy a last drink?
YES  Remember Azure knows of the rune!
NO  I am saddened.


Azure[edit]

NAME     Azure
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tinker at the table.
JOB     I carve runes.
HEALTH     O.K.
RUNE  I carve runes for passage into the shrines!
SACR  Ask my sister, Mischief.
Question  Dost thou seek a rune?
YES  Which?
NO  I see.


Mischief[edit]

NAME     Mischief
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A happy tinker.
JOB     This and that.
HEALTH     O.K. I guess.
THIS  And that...
RUNE  The rune of sacrifice is hard to get. It lies within the fires of the forge!
Question  Hast thou the rune?
YES  Then ask Alkerion of the stone!
NO  Return when thou dost find it!


Alkerion[edit]

NAME     Alkerion
Pronoun     He
LOOK     An old ragged man.
JOB     I am a peasant, I hear many things.
HEALTH     I am old and weak.
HEAR  What does thou wish to know?
STON  The stone of sacrifice is orange in color and used in the altar rooms of love and courage!
Question  Seeketh thou?
YES  Good luck.
NO  Oh.


Bob the Beggar[edit]

NAME     Bob the Beggar
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A sickly little man.
JOB     I have none, help me.
HEALTH     I am very sick, help me!
HELP  I need money to cure my sickness.
SICK  I have terminal leg rot.
Question  Hast thou any money?
YES  Then please share it with me!
NO  Then join me and we can beg together!


Linda Sue[edit]

NAME     Linda Sue
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A small muddy girl.
JOB     I’m an undernourished beggar girl.
HEALTH     I am hungry.
HUNG  I have not eaten in days.
FOOD  Oh, thou art a kind soul!
Question  Could thou spare a nibble of food?
YES  I would greatly appreciate that.
NO  Oh, I see.


Zircon[edit]

NAME     Zircon
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A seasoned blacksmith.
JOB     I forge weapons.
HEALTH     Quite well.
WEAP  I make the very best!
MYST  Ah, yes, the mystic weapons, and armour, my greatest work! Those I gave unto Sir Simon and Lady Tessa.
Question  Seek thee a weapon?
YES  Ask at the counter!
NO  Hmmm.


Jude[edit]

NAME     Jude
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A ragged soul.
JOB     To redeem myself!
HEALTH     Ailing.
REDE  I will not speak of my sin!
SKUL  I used it!
Question  If I help thee wilt thou swear to only use it at the mouth of the abyss to destroy it?
YES  It can be found at lat-P’F" long-M’F" on the darkest night!
NO  Oh.


Mike Ward[edit]

NAME     Mike Ward
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A stocky ranger.
JOB     I am trying to get a room.
HEALTH     Well enough.
ROOM  I have travelled clear from Skara Brae.
SKAR  The rune of our city is missing!
Question  Know thee of the rune?
YES  It is the key to the shrine of spirituality!
NO  It is not in Skara Brae.


Gate Guard[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A massive guard.
JOB     To guard of course.
HEALTH     Quite.
GUAR  I often wonder if I will ever have to give my life in the line of duty.
LIFE  One life for many!
Question  Understand my dilemma?
YES  Of course, if it came down to it, I hope I would do it!
NO  Too bad.


Yew[edit]

Jaana[edit]

NAME     Jaana
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A quiet druid
JOB     I strive to understand justice.
HEALTH     I am well.
JUST  True justice satisfies all, false none.
UNDE  Let justice be thy calling not thy excuse!
Question  Art thou just?
YES  Many a grave has been unjustly filled in the name of justice.
NO  Alas.


Dwp[edit]

NAME     Dwp
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise druid.
JOB     Welcome thee to Yew city of justice!
HEALTH     I am well.
JUST  Love no one more than the truth, for justice seeks no favors. Temper thy justice with understanding.
YEW  Yes ’tis a fair city!
Question  Dost thou like it?
YES  Let it be as thine!
NO  A pity.


Flamis[edit]

NAME     Flamis
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A burning fire.
JOB     I hold the fabric of the true nature of justice.
HEALTH     Bright.
JUST  The virtue of justice draws its nature from the principles of truth and love!
FABR  Of justice.
Question(±)  Hast thou always been just?
YES  Unlikely.
NO  At least thou art honest.


Pinrod[edit]

NAME     Pinrod
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A thin man.
JOB     I take council.
HEALTH     Fine.
COUN  On justice.
JUST  Justice is hardest to find at the point of a sword, the steel is an agent of justice, humanity the perpetrator!
Question  Fight ye for justice?
YES  Good, the druids chant the mantra!
NO  Cad.


Silent[edit]

NAME     Silent
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A chanting druid
JOB     Beh... Beh...
HEALTH     Beh... Beh...
BEH. Beh... Beh...
BEH Beh... Beh...


Druid[edit]

NAME     Druid
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A wandering druid.
JOB     I seek justice.
HEALTH     Well.
JUST  Learn at the shrine!
SHRI  The shrine is to the east then north!
Question  Dost thou have the rune?
YES  Now learn the mantra, and seek the green stone in ’Wrong’!
NO  Ask Talfourd for he knows of the rune.


Talfourd[edit]

NAME     Talfourd
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise judge.
JOB     I decide justice.
HEALTH     Well.
JUST  Justice is truth in action!
RUNE  It is hidden well!
Question(±)  Can thou honestly claim to be guilty of no crime ever?
YES  Doubtful.
NO  Then do thy penance in a cell, and with the felon search ye well.


Beggar[edit]

NAME     a poor beggar.
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A poor beggar.
JOB     I have sinned.
HEALTH     Well treated.
SINE  I have gotten chests in the townes and killed non-evil creatures.
FELO  He is a mean nasty ugly villain!
Question  Should thou be in with the felon?
YES  Thou art in the wrong cell.
NO  Good.


Vorpal[edit]

NAME     Vorpal
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A mean nasty ugly villain!
JOB     I eat people who bug me!
HEALTH     Hungry!
VILL  That’s me alright!
PEOP  Like thee!
Question  Art thou here to bug me?
YES  Eat death, scum puppy!
NO  Well thou art!


Frida[edit]

NAME     Frida
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A withered form.
JOB     See my poor baby I beg for him.
HEALTH     I am starving and sick.
BABY  Oh, no, my baby is dying!
JUST  Jaana may join thee!
Question  Wilt thou give me money so that I can get my baby healed?
YES  Thou art kind and just!
NO  Evil wretch, curse thee!


Calumny[edit]

NAME     Calumny
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A solemn druid.
JOB     I make spells.
HEALTH     Well.
SPEL  I invented quickness!
MAND  Mandrake root is found only in the Fens of the Dead and in the Bloody Plains where the ground is always damp.
Question  Can thou cast it?
YES  It requires but one bloodmoss!
NO  Adept.


Ranger[edit]

NAME     a ranger
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A sleek ranger.
JOB     I search for a home.
HEALTH     O.K.
HOME  On the range!
RANG  Where the deer and the antelope play.
Question  Ever heard of such a place?
YES  Seldom is heard a discouraging word!
NO  Ah, what’ya have to ruin it for!


Short Round[edit]

NAME     Short Round
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A small child
JOB     I work for Jones.
HEALTH     I am fine.
JONE  I think Indi’s on a quest!
QUES  I’m not so sure, but it should be fun!
Question  Art thou having fun?
YES  Write to Lord British and tell him!!!
NO  I am so sorry we all wish you would!


Guard[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A big guard
JOB     To preserve the peace and insure justice!
HEALTH     O.K.
PEAC  A good life is inspired by love and guided by truth!
JUST  Justice means not only to punish the bad but also to reward the good!
Question(±)  Art thou always just?
YES  Unlikely!
NO  Strive to be!


Court Guard[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A tall guard
JOB     To guard the court.
HEALTH     Yes.
JUST  A good life is inspired by love and guided by knowledge.
COUR  Within this chamber justice is served.
Question  Dost thou have business before the court?
YES  Then enter.
NO  Then do not disturb the proceedings!


Jail Guard[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A big guard.
JOB     We guard the jail.
HEALTH     Fit.
MISD  That’ll be the left cell.
FELO  That’ll be the right hand cell. careful in there!
Question  Hast thou come to turn thyself in?
YES  In which cell dost thou belong, felonies or misdemeanors.
NO  Just visiting, eh.


Trinsic[edit]

Dupre[edit]

NAME     Dupre
Pronoun     He
LOOK     Handsome fighter
JOB     I am towne leader
HEALTH     Very well.
LEAD  ’tis an honor!
HONO  It gives life meaning!
Question  Dost thou try to live honorably?
YES  It is a constant quest. Honor is like finely polished armour. Without constant care, it will soon tarnish!
NO  Fool!


Rigmore[edit]

NAME     Rigmore
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A strong paladin.
JOB     I am the welcomer.
HEALTH     Extra good.
WELC  Yes, welcome to Trinsic city of honor!
HONO  Wisdom on the virtue of honor is found throughout this towne.
Question  Dost thou seek this wisdom?
YES  Enter and find thy path.
NO  This is the wrong place!


Publius[edit]

NAME     Publius
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A sleepy fighter
JOB     I drink a toast to honor!
HEALTH     Tired.
HONO  What is left when honor is lost?
NOTH  Right, take honor from me and my life is done!
Question  Dost thou strive to live an honorable life?
YES  Honor gives greatness.
NO  No honor, no meaning!


Aristotle[edit]

NAME     Aristotle
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A dignified paladin.
JOB     I search for honor.
HEALTH     I am well.
HONO  Dignity consists not in possessing honors, but in deserving them.
DIGN  Honor no one, but honor itself!
Question  Art thou honorable at all times?
YES  That is impressive.
NO  Strive to be as such.


Lexington[edit]

NAME     Lexington
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A shining paladin.
JOB     I am warlord of Trinsic.
HEALTH     Superb.
WARL  I have solved many quests!
QUES  The solving of quests brings ye honor!
Question  Strive ye for honor?
YES  Then solve quests but attack not non-evil creatures, and get not others gold!
NO  Oh.


Kline[edit]

NAME     Kline
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A searching paladin!
JOB     I seek entry to the shrine of honor!
HEALTH     Well.
MANT  The mantra is ’SUMM’.
RUNE  A man named Winthrop knows of the rune!
Question  Know ye the two requirements to enter and use the shrine?
YES  What are they?
NO  What dost thou think?


Winthrop[edit]

NAME     Winthrop
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A scruffy merchant.
JOB     A trade in rumors.
HEALTH     A bit ragged out.
RUMO  About what?
RUNE  There is a small child who knew named... Terrin.
Question  Dost thou know him?
YES  Ask him of the rune.
NO  Find him and ask of the rune!


Terrin[edit]

NAME     Terrin
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A cowering child
JOB     I ran from the bull!
HEALTH     Scared!
BULL  A big one, with long, pointy horns!
RUNE  It is buried in the southwest corner of towne.
Question  Is it gone yet?
YES  Whew, I thought it would get me!
NO  Save me!


Dergin[edit]

NAME     Dergin
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A soulful fighter.
JOB     I seek a place to rest.
HEALTH     Tired.
REST  I have quested long and hard.
QUES  I seek enlightenment at the shrine of honor!
Question  Art thou enlightened in honor?
YES  Good.
NO  The shrine lies to the south and west beyond the swamps!


Quix[edit]

NAME     Quix
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A wandering mage
JOB     I seek the skeleton!
HEALTH     Adequate.
SKEL  It knows a great secret.
SECR  About the purple stone of honor!
Question  Dost thou have the purple stone?
YES  Use it wisely!
NO  Seek it for it is very useful!


Skitle[edit]

NAME     Skitle
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A bony skeleton
JOB     I hail from dungeon deep.
HEALTH     What do you mean?
DUNG  I come from the dungeon ’Shame’!
STON  I have seen the purple stone used in the altars of truth and courage!
Question  Ever been there?
YES  Good.
NO  It holds items thou shalt need.


Sailor Sam[edit]

NAME     Sailor Sam
Pronoun     He
LOOK     An ugly sailor.
JOB     I sail the the seas of Britannia!
HEALTH     A bit waterlogged.
SEAS  My specialty is navigation!
SEXT  Go to the pub in Jhelom and ask of sextants.
Question  Is it thy specialty?
YES  Good show mate!
NO  Thou must not own a sextant, eh?


Virgil[edit]

NAME     Virgil
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A mystic wizard.
JOB     I create magical fields.
HEALTH     I am well.
FIEL  Poison is my favorite.
NIGH  Nightshade may be found only near lat-J’F" long-C’O" only on the darkest of nights!
Question  ’tis it thine?
YES  Bravo!
NO  Well I don’t care!


Swindrik[edit]

NAME     Swindrik
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall wizard.
JOB     I cast spells.
HEALTH     Fully healed.
SPEL  Spells of great power.
MAND  Ask at the Folley tavern of mandrake.
Question  Dost thou cast spells of great power?
YES  What is the most powerful reagent?
NO  Dost thou know their main ingredient?


Gate Guard[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A big guard.
JOB     We guard the gate.
HEALTH     Excellent.
GATE  Into and out of Trinsic.
GUAR  ’tis an honorable job!
Question  Dost thou strive to bring honor upon the peers?
YES  Dupre, the leader of our towne, joins many honorable quests!
NO  Dolt.


Guard[edit]

NAME     a guard
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A strong guard.
JOB     To guard.
HEALTH     Guarded.
GUAR  Guarding.
STRO  Guard


Skara Brae[edit]

Shamino[edit]

NAME     Shamino
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A solemn ranger.
JOB     I seek the inner light.
HEALTH     I am well.
LIGH  I seek the "one great truth"!
TRUT  That which lies within the codex!
Question  Dost thou seek this "truth"?
YES  Some things take forever but brick by brick mountains can be built!
NO  Alas.


Emerson[edit]

NAME     Emerson
Pronoun     He
LOOK     An injured man.
JOB     I seek the spiritual path.
HEALTH     I am grievously wounded.
SPIR  Spiritual is stronger than any material force.
WOUN  Nothing can bring thee peace but the triumph of principles!
Question  Art thou good in spirit?
YES  A good path.
NO  An evil path!


Santayana[edit]

NAME     Santayana
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall ranger.
JOB     I carry the light within my heart.
HEALTH     I am alive.
LIGH  The light of philosophy.
PHIL  In philosophical minds the familiar excites wonder!
Question  Dost thou always tread the right path?
YES  Doubtful!
NO  Few can, but strive to do so!


Presto[edit]

NAME     Presto
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A very small wizard.
JOB     I cast great big spells!
HEALTH     Superior!
SPEL  I can cast jinx, kill, and view!
NIGH  Yes, ask the barkeep at ’The Axe-n-Ale’ in Vesper about nightshade.
Question  Dost thou know what these spells have in common?
YES  What?
NO  Guess!


Granted[edit]

NAME     Granted
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A hungry beggar.
JOB     I beg for food and money.
HEALTH     I am not at all well.
FOOD  To eat!
MONE  To buy food!
Question  Wilt thou give me food or money?
YES  In return I will tell thee that the ankh knows of the rune and my friend Ambule knows the mantra!
NO  Jerk!


Mitre[edit]

NAME     Mitre
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A radiant ranger.
JOB     I am reading the wizard’s journal.
HEALTH     I am fine.
JOUR  It tells of the white stone.
STON  It is no longer in the dungeon Hythloth, it is gone!
Question  Wilt thou try to recover it?
YES  Ask of the stone at the Tap in Trinsic!
NO  Too bad.


Buddha[edit]

NAME     Buddha
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A great philosopher.
JOB     I teach.
HEALTH     I am well.
TEAC  When one has pity on all living creatures then is one noble.
NOBL  If one speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness will follow like a shadow that never leaves.


Michaelangelo[edit]

NAME     Michaelangelo
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A skilled ranger
JOB     I strive along the path.
HEALTH     Well.
PATH  Success is a journey, not a destination.
JOUR  May thou always desire more than thou can accomplish!
Question  Art thou far along the path?
YES  This is good.
NO  Fear not thou shalt be.


Romasco[edit]

NAME     Romasco
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A short dumpy man with a book.
JOB     I am a teacher, I enrich young minds.
HEALTH     I am fine.
TEAC  I teach of the abyss.
WORD  Seek Zair the Wise in Paws for more on the word.
Question  Know ye of the abyss?
YES  A word of passage is needed at the last gate!
NO  Learn!


Carlyle[edit]

NAME     Carlyle
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise mage.
JOB     I write magic.
HEALTH     Fine.
MAGI  One lives by believing in something.
BELI  Great discoveries are made by those whose feelings run ahead of their thinking.
Question  Dost thou believe in magic?
YES  Magic missiles need but 1 part ash!
NO  I see.


Dickens[edit]

NAME     Dickens
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise bard.
JOB     I write stories.
HEALTH     O.K.
STOR  Stories are good for the spirit!
SPIR  Remember, no one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others!
Question  Art thou good in nature?
YES  Be sure thy net good well exceeds thy net evil!
NO  I see.


White[edit]

NAME     White
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A gallant fighter.
JOB     I quest.
HEALTH     Excellent!
QUES  Many quests are very dangerous!
DANG  I am not afraid of tomorrow; I have seen yesterday and I love today.
Question(±)  Art thou fearless in all thing?
YES  Boastful fool!
NO  Danger is real!


Ankh of Spirituality[edit]

NAME     the Ankh of Spirituality
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A silver ankh.
JOB     I keep the secret of the rune.
HEALTH     Strong.
RUNE  Mantra?
OM  Search for the rune of spirituality in the treasure chamber of Britannia!
Question  Hast thou found the shrine?
YES  Good!
NO  Enter the gate of full moons!


Ambule[edit]

NAME     Ambule
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A grimy beggar.
JOB     I beg for but for a single gold piece!
HEALTH     So-so.
BEG  Oh, please... Oh, please...
MANT  Ask the child named Barren.
Question  Wilt thou please give me a gold piece?
YES  Dear kind soul.
NO  Stingy, I know thou hast many!


Barren[edit]

NAME     Barren
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A small child.
JOB     No job.
HEALTH     O.K.
MANT  I know it well, it is ’OM’.


Isaac[edit]

NAME     Isaac
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A ghostly figure
JOB     I haunt this inn!
HEALTH     I am many years dead.
HAUN  The quest is not complete!
STON  The white stone sits atop the Serpent’s Spine. It can only be reached by one who floats within the clouds.
Question  Art thou on the quest?
YES  Hope!
NO  Alas.


Magincia[edit]

Katrina[edit]

NAME     Katrina
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A shepherd.
JOB     A survivor.
HEALTH     Well.
SURV  Magincia was destroyed by its pride.
PRID  Pride flourishes in the absence of truth, love and courage.
Question(±)  Art thou proud?
YES  Thy efforts are meaningless.
NO  Humility is the virtue that must overcome pride!


Ghostly[edit]

NAME     Ghostly
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A shadowy ghost.
JOB     I haunt Magincia
HEALTH     Undead in search of peace.
PEAC  Peace I can never find, forever banished unto the realm of earthbound spirits.
SPIR  Be not proud of thy little deeds lest ye too fall from the light!


Skullface[edit]

NAME     Skullface
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A jabbering skeleton.
JOB     I am a nobleman of great birth.
HEALTH     Most superb.
NOBL  Me and my brother are the last two of the great Meridid family.
Question  Thou hast heard of us of course, yes?
YES  I thought so.
NO  You must not be from near these parts!


Casperin[edit]

NAME     Casperin
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A small ghost.
JOB     To haunt this shop.
HEALTH     Feeling a bit translucent.
HAUN  A lot of haunting goes on round here.
PRID  Seek ye the mantra for humility, ask ye Heywood!
Question  Know thee why?
YES  Pride is the surest measure of goals never attained!
NO  Pride!


Faultless[edit]

NAME     Faultless
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A tall ghost.
JOB     Oh, I just hang around!
HEALTH     Been better.
HANG  I was hung for my sin of pride!
MANT  The mantra for pride, being the antithesis of humility, is ’MUL’.
Question(±)  Art thou proud?
YES  A grave sin!
NO  Pride is evil’s favorite sin!


Heywood[edit]

NAME     Heywood
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A tall ghost.
JOB     Haunt eternally.
HEALTH     As well as can be expected.
HAUN  Pride goeth before, shame cometh after!
MANT  Faultless knows the mantra of pride ask him!
Question(±)  Art thou proud?
YES  Thou shalt find shame!
NO  A proud soul surely knows not its worth!


Slim[edit]

NAME     Slim
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A skinny skeleton.
JOB     I rattle my bones.
HEALTH     A bit on the thin side.
BONE  I did value myself far too greatly, that pride was my downfall.
PRID  A terrible thing!
Question(±)  Art thou always humble?
YES  Doubtful.
NO  Take no pride in humility, lest ye destroy it!


Banter[edit]

NAME     Banter
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A crumbling skeleton.
JOB     I once held the silver horn.
HEALTH     A bit bony.
HORN  The silver horn must be used to pass the daemon guard of the shrine.
SHRI  Wierdrum has been to the shrine of humility!
Question  Seek ye the horn?
YES  Ask Demitry!
NO  Oh.


Demitry[edit]

NAME     Demitry
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A thin skeleton.
JOB     I rattle my bones.
HEALTH     ’bout the same as yesterday.
BONE  Bones, them bones, them dry bones...
HORN  The queen of love has a lady in waiting, she can tell thee more of the horn!
Question  Art thou dead?
YES  Ah, too bad!
NO  Watch out for Nate!


Wierdrum[edit]

NAME     Wierdrum
Pronoun     It
LOOK     Rattling bones.
JOB     I haunt, and I haunt, and I haunt!
HEALTH     Haunted.
HAUN  A haunting job takes more than a lifetime, it takes forever!
SHRI  Yes, I have been to the shrine, it lies on the north bank in the isle of the abyss!


Boozer[edit]

NAME     Boozer
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A dumpy ghost.
JOB     I was once a powerful merchant!
HEALTH     Hic...
MERC  My wealth was boundless, I held great power!
POWE  A proud soul surely knows not it’s worth!
Question  Dost thou see?
YES  The world goes on without me.
NO  The world goes on without me.


Bulbous[edit]

NAME     Bulbous
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A fat skeleton.
JOB     I run this shop.
HEALTH     Couldn’t be better.
SHOP  Why, the food shop of course.
SPOI  Well, we’re expecting more any day!
Question  Can I interest thee in some rations?
YES  Hmmm, our stock seems to have spoiled....
NO  I sell only the very best.


Splot[edit]

NAME     Splot
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A weeping skeleton.
JOB     I regret.
HEALTH     Been better.
REGR  I was proud, strip thyself of conceits, only the humble are pure!
HUMB  The root from which all virtues grow!
Question  Dost thou seek purity?
YES  Then ask the snake of the rune and stone!
NO  Fool!


Ruskin[edit]

NAME     Ruskin
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A blue ghost.
JOB     I now try to understand humility.
HEALTH     Not well.
HUMI  The first test of a great soul is humility!
RUNE  Ask the snake of the rune, just before it strikes!
Question  Dost thou seek to know humility?
YES  Thou shalt need the rune!
NO  A shame.


Nate the Snake[edit]

NAME     Nate
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A mean looking viper!
JOB     I bring death to all life in Magincia!
HEALTH     Bloodthirsty!
STON  Those who seek the black stone need ask at the pub in Britain!
RUNE  The sacred rune of humility was banished from this city. Ask Barren in Paws!


Virtuebane[edit]

NAME     Virtuebane
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A horrible ghastly devil!
JOB     I welcome thee to Magincia! Proud city of the high seas!
HEALTH     Devilish!
MAGI  Magincia fell unto the realm of darkness for the foundation of their virtue was ill-placed in pride!
Question(±)  Art thou proud?
YES  Good!
NO  Ah.


Villages[edit]

Villages are sorted by accessibility.

Paws[edit]

Wilmoore[edit]

NAME     Wilmoore
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A very big guard.
JOB     I am the chief guard in the village of Paws!
HEALTH     Excellent.
GUAR  Paws is a great village and we keep it safe!
TROU  Pirates come from an isle to the east!
Question  Dost thou mean to cause trouble?
YES  Then thou had best leave!
NO  Good.


Francesca[edit]

NAME     Francesca
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A tough girl.
JOB     I am the stable hand.
HEALTH     Right good.
STAB  I saw the way ya dealt with ol’ Red Eye!
SMIT  The talking horse!
Question  Ya haven’t come to steal a horse I hope?
YES  Well the master ain’t gonna like that much!
NO  Then must be to see Smith!


Sven[edit]

NAME     Sven
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall burly man.
JOB     I’m a lumberjack, ya.
HEALTH     Fine, thanks.
LUMB  Wit’ my axe, I can chop’m down quick, ya.
AXE  It’s a big axe, ya.
Question  Art ya a lumberjack?
YES  Good for you, ya.
NO  Build up those arms, ya!


Zair the Wise[edit]

NAME     Zair the Wise
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A man of many years.
JOB     I’ve been near the codex!
HEALTH     Well.
CODE  Its secrets are boundless!
WORD  A three part key and a word of passage are needed to enter the chamber. Ask my brother beyond Lock Lake of the word!
Question  Seen it?
YES  Wow!
NO  Seek it!


Sal[edit]

NAME     Sal
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A very large woman.
JOB     I am the barmaid I serve the ale!
HEALTH     Stronger every day!
ALE  We have the finest brew in Britannia!
BREW  We serve only Folley on tap!
Question  Dost thou favor Folley?
YES  A great mug if I may say so!
NO  Too bad, it’s the best!


Jingles[edit]

NAME     Jingles
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A young mage!
JOB     I seek the wisdom of magic.
HEALTH     Fine.
MAGI  My master knows the gate travel spell!
MAST  My master is Mentorian.
Question  Dost thou know him?
YES  Good.
NO  He lives in a hidden village in Lock Lake reachable only by ship, ask of the gate spell!


Sir Hobie[edit]

NAME     Sir Hobie
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall muscular knight.
JOB     I serve Lord British.
HEALTH     Tired and hungry but always faithful.
FAIT  I quest always for Britannia!
QUES  My quest is to defeat the evils of the world.
Question  ’tis thy quest also?
YES  We are as one.
NO  A shame it is!


Damsel[edit]

NAME     Damsel
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A small druid.
JOB     I am here to buy food.
HEALTH     A bit hungry.
FOOD  Yes, I hear they have the best rations here.
RATI  Rations are used in dungeons.
Question  Dost thou travel in the depths?
YES  In the great castle there is a secret entrance!
NO  Probably a wimp.


Wheatpin[edit]

NAME     Wheatpin
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A meek shepherd.
JOB     I just sit here.
HEALTH     Fine.
RUNE  Around there in the nook of the mountains!
Question  Art thou looking for something?
YES  What?
NO  I see.


Barren[edit]

NAME     Barren
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A hooded ranger.
JOB     I travel the land.
HEALTH     I am well.
LAND  Britannia.
RUNE  Search the hills in the south-east corner of town!
Question  Art thou dim?
YES  I thought so.
NO  We shall see.


Pix[edit]

NAME     Pix
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A small girl.
JOB     What’s a job?
HEALTH     Good, thanks.
Question  And thee?
YES  Good.
NO  Too bad.


Sir Simon[edit]

NAME     Sir Simon
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise lord.
JOB     I am the keeper.
HEALTH     I am fine.
KEEP  Of what I cannot say!
MYST  Mystics can be found by an eight parts avatar!
Question  Hast thou attained enlightenment in all eight virtues?
YES  The mystic armour lies in the center of the oak grove!
NO  Alas.


Lady Tessa[edit]

NAME     Lady Tessa
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A wise lady.
JOB     I am the keeper.
HEALTH     Well.
KEEP  I cannot say.
MYST  Mystics can be found by an eight parts avatar!
Question  Hast thou attained enlightenment in all eight virtues?
YES  The mystic weapons lie in the training room of Serpent castle!
NO  Alas.


Asemly[edit]

NAME     Asemly
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A short jester.
JOB     I am here to serve thee.
HEALTH     Jolly good.
SERV  Well, I can dance and sing!
DANC  And sing, tra la la...
Question  Does that interest thee?
YES  Good!
NO  Well then, I guess I’m no help at all then.


Little Jon[edit]

NAME     Little Jon
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A singing bard.
JOB     I sing of Britannia.
HEALTH     Quite well indeed!
BRIT  Britannia is a land so fair, to other lands I would not dare!
EART  I hope someday thou may return!
Question  I hear that thou art from another world?
YES  What is it called?
NO  Just a rumor.


Smith the Horse[edit]

NAME     Smith
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A white stallion
JOB     Oh, not much.
HEALTH     Good, good.


Vesper[edit]

Twin Gates[edit]

NAME     Twin Gates
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall mage.
JOB     We welcome thee to Vesper.
HEALTH     Well.
VESP  Yes, Vesper is a fair village.
WELC  Welcome, unto Vesper!
Question  Hast thou come a long way?
YES  We are honored by the visit of one on the quest!
NO  We are honored by the visit of one on the quest!


Gate Guard[edit]

NAME     Guard
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A hulk.
JOB     Ug, me tough!
HEALTH     Ug, me tough!
TOUG  Ug, me tough!
UG  Me tough!
Question  Ug, thee tough?
YES  Ug, thee tough!
NO  Ug, me tough!


Servile[edit]

NAME     Servile
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A meek shepherd.
JOB     I can help thee!
HEALTH     Well for now.
HELP  I know of the skull of Mondain the Wizard!
SKUL  To use it for any reason is a sign of great evil, and no virtue!
Question  Hast thou heard of it?
YES  It is an evil artifact!
NO  It is an evil artifact!


Traveling Dan[edit]

NAME     Traveling Dan
Pronoun     He
LOOK     Short rotund man with a hat and vest.
JOB     Traveling dan, the tinker man.
HEALTH     I am fine, thank thee.
TINK  I am here to repair goods at the guild shop.
TRAV  I know the world is round!
Question  Been to the guild shop?
YES  Great selection!
NO  Best prices!


Balthasar[edit]

NAME     Balthasar
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A sturdy peasant.
JOB     I am a serf.
HEALTH     I’m pooped.
SERF  Serfs work hard for little pay!
WORK  I work the fields for my master!
Question  Dost thou have a master?
YES  I hope he or she is a kind one!
NO  Thou art lucky indeed!


Plain[edit]

NAME     Plain
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A small man.
JOB     I seek humility.
HEALTH     I am fully healed.
HUMI  When the 3 principles of virtue combine in eight ways pride has no virtue!
PRID  To be proud is not a virtue, and so Magincia was destroyed! Humility is the virtue that remains!


Simple[edit]

NAME     Simple
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A slender shepherdess.
JOB     I seek the shrine.
HEALTH     I am fine.
SHRI  The shrine of humility!
HUMI  The shrine lies on the north bank of the isle of the abyss and is guarded by endless hoards of daemons!
Question  Know the isle?
YES  Good.
NO  Southeast of Britannia!


Gem[edit]

NAME     Gem
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A fair woman.
JOB     I do humble works.
HEALTH     I am doing well.
WORK  I can help thee with the mantra!
MANT  Since humility is the opposite of pride, so is its mantra!
Question  Know ye the mantra of pride?
YES  Then reverse it for humility!
NO  When thou dost, reverse it!


Joseph[edit]

NAME     Joseph
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise shepherd.
JOB     I am but a humble shepherd.
HEALTH     I am well.
SHEP  I am on a pilgrimage unto the shrine of humility!
SHRI  It is on the dark island!
Question  Did thou know that there is no shrine of pride?
YES  Very good.
NO  Pride is not a virtue of the avatar!


Friday[edit]

NAME     Friday
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A beautiful and impressive guard.
JOB     I shall warn thee against taking this gold!
HEALTH     I am well enough!
GOLD  It is not thine!
WARN  It is not thine!
Question  Dost thou intend to take it?
YES  That would not reflect well upon thy virtues!
NO  That is good.


Randal[edit]

NAME     Randal
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A solemn ranger.
JOB     I teach of the shrines.
HEALTH     I am well.
SHRI  One >must< visit each shrine for 1, 2 & 3 cycles each for thy paths to be clear!
Question  Dost thou visit them often?
YES  Very good.
NO  Make that the first goal along thy path to avatarhood!


Dirgen[edit]

NAME     Dirgen
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise man.
JOB     I give wise counsel.
HEALTH     Well.
COUN  Strive ye to know and develop the virtue within thee.
VIRT  The Seer Hawkwind should be consulted >often< for he can see within thee!
Question  Dost thou?
YES  Good!
NO  Thou shalt surely stray from the path!


Shazbot[edit]

NAME     Shazbot
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A funny jester.
JOB     Thou thinks I’m funny!
HEALTH     I’ve a slight tickle!
FUNN  I dare thee to ask me about Nate the snake!
NATE  Well, it’s a long story and we haven’t the time.
Question  Don’t thou?
YES  Well good, I try to be!
NO  Ah, too bad, I thought I was.


Flatbush[edit]

NAME     Flatbush
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A slender youth.
JOB     I am an apprentice mage!
HEALTH     I am very powerful!
MAGE  I am the Calumny’s favorite!
CALU  He lives in Yew!
Question  Hast thou been to Yew?
YES  Calumny knows the quickness spell!
NO  Calumny knows the quickness spell! Seek him out!


Corkrin[edit]

NAME     Corkrin
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A bold paladin.
JOB     I travel these fair lands to spread the virtues!
HEALTH     I am fully healed!
VIRT  To know thy progress on the paths of virtue one >must< visit the Seer Hawkwind often!
Question  Dost thou do this?
YES  Good.
NO  Thou must or thou may stray!


Dyka[edit]

NAME     Dyka
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall nimble man.
JOB     I am a thief, I like to borrow!
HEALTH     I am very well!
BORR  My favorite things to borrow are horses!
HORS  You can steal horses in the townwe Paws!
Question  Art thou a thief?
YES  Watch out for the bull in the corral!
NO  Likely, thou art a wimp!


Buccaneer’s Den[edit]

Roofus[edit]

NAME     Roofus
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A mean looking guard.
JOB     We guard the bridge slime!
HEALTH     What’s it to ya scumpuppy!
BRID  This bridge ya stupid jerk!
Question  Art thou a wise &##!?
YES  Thou had best ditch it then!
NO  Then just buzz off!


Rankbreath[edit]

NAME     Rankbreath
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall, muscular, impressive guard.
JOB     I am a guard.
HEALTH     Very hungry!
GUAR  I guard the city!
HUNG  Yes, I am very hungry!
Question  Art thou here to feed me?
YES  I am grateful.
NO  Then thou had better run!!!


Sailor[edit]

NAME     Sailor
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A scruffy sailor
JOB     I am a sailor!
HEALTH     Salty.
SAIL  Oh, a sailor’s life is the life for me,
LIFE  As I sail across the bounding sea!
Question  The rest?
YES  And never ever ever do I worry ’bout the weather, for the weather never ever did a thing for me!
NO  Oh.


Silver John[edit]

NAME     Silver John
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall sailor.
JOB     I’m a pirate matey!
HEALTH     Good enough, eh!
PIRA  We raid the coasts of Britannia, fun eh!
RAID  Pillage and burn!
Question(±)  Art thou a pirate?
YES  Good matey!
NO  Thou had best leave this place ’fore there’s any trouble!


Slysam[edit]

NAME     Slysam
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A nimble thief.
JOB     What’s it to thee?
HEALTH     As good as I need be!
THIE  Yea, and clever too.
CLEV  Thou dost ask too many questions!
Question  Art thou a thief?
YES  Oh, I’d better watch out!
NO  Just as I thought


Ragnar[edit]

NAME     Ragnar
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A solemn ranger
JOB     I travel.
HEALTH     O.K.
TRAV  The lands of Britannia.
SKUL  Be warned that if thou dost ever use the skull, except to destroy it, all thy virtues will be lost!
Question  Art thou here looking for information?
YES  On what?
NO  Then buzz off.


Seanna[edit]

NAME     Seanna
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A slinky mage.
JOB     I am a sorceress.
HEALTH     I am well.
MAGI  How about the sleep spell... sleep... sleep....
SLEE  A sleep spell requires but one part silk! sleep... sleep... sleep...
Question  My dear friend, may I help you?
YES  How about with thy magic?
NO  Ah


Jeremy James Scirlock[edit]

NAME     Jeremy James Scirlock
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A sneaky thief!
JOB     At thy service!
HEALTH     Very well!
SERV  How about information?
HYTH  The dungeon Hythloth can only be reached by a secret entrance in the great castle.
Question  Dost thou seek a special dungeon?
YES  Which?
NO  I cannot help thee.


Starlight[edit]

NAME     Starlight
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A mage dressed all in black.
JOB     I use black magic!
HEALTH     Dark indeed.
MAGI  I cast powerful magic missile spells.
MIX  Try one black pearl and one part sulfurous ash!
Question  Dost thou?
YES  Thou should try my mix of reagents!
NO  Too bad.


Brigant[edit]

NAME     Brigant
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A big fat troll.
JOB     Aw, buzz off!
HEALTH     Shove it!
IT  Thy face!
A  A
Question  Did thou hear me?
YES  Then do it!
NO  I said shove it!


Boris[edit]

NAME     Boris
Pronoun     It
LOOK     An ugly orc!
JOB     I smuggle black market items.
HEALTH     Good’n smelly.
ITEM  Magic keys, magic gems, that sort of thing.
Question  Dost thou need such an item?
YES  I just gave the guild shop a new supply!
NO  Ah well, maybe next time.


Ignap[edit]

NAME     Ignap
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A towering wizard.
JOB     I must warn thee!
HEALTH     Adequate.
WARN  To step into those woods will seal thy doom!
DOOM  In there lies the dark side, enter not!
Question  Shalt thou go on?
YES  Evil shall consume thee!
NO  Wise decision!


Green Beard[edit]

NAME     Green Beard
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall pirate with a green beard!
JOB     I’m buying armour for my crew!
HEALTH     Jolly good mate!
ARMO  I hope to get some magical plate!
NOWH  Oh, I see.
Question  Know where to buy mystic armour?
YES  Where?
NO  Wish I did!


Marsor[edit]

NAME     Marsor
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A plump merchant
JOB     I sell wine!
HEALTH     Great!
WINE  I have some good vintages.
VINT  I own my own vineyards, they are on an isle northeast of here!
Question  Dost thou like wine?
YES  Ah, then join me in a glass!
NO  Don’t know what thou art missing!


Dancek[edit]

NAME     Dancek
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A jolly old soul.
JOB     I am a tinker by trade.
HEALTH     Jolly good, thanks.
TINK  I create projectile machinery.
MACH  Primarily ship cannons!
Question  Dost thou own a ship!
YES  Good odds I built the cannons!
NO  Thou really should get one!


Sniflet[edit]

NAME     Sniflet
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A cowering man.
JOB     I am hiding.
HEALTH     O.K. for now.
HIDE  I know something others want!
SOME  I... I...
Question  Wilt thou promise to use it only to aid the powers of good?
YES  The lighter than air device that was stolen lies near the dungeon Hythloth!
NO  Oh, no.


Cove[edit]

Allen[edit]

NAME     Allen
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A small boy.
JOB     I know how to enter the abyss!
HEALTH     I am fine.
ABYS  The abyss may only be approached by ship!
SHIP  The ship must have a magically strengthened hull!
Question  Hast thou such a vessel?
YES  Ask Blissful of the abyss.
NO  Ask Blissful of the abyss.


Frontis[edit]

NAME     Frontis
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A small druid.
JOB     Welcome to Cove, the hidden city of wisdom.
HEALTH     I am well.
WISD  Herein is found much wisdom and peace.
PEAC  Find peace in our shrine.
Question  Art thou well?
YES  Very good.
NO  Visit our healers, I am sure they can help thee!


Sloven[edit]

NAME     Sloven
Pronoun     He
LOOK     An old hermit.
JOB     I am a recluse.
HEALTH     I am well.
RECL  I have withdrawn from society.
STON  Only the ghost of Isaac who haunts the inn at Skara Brae can tell thee.
Question  Hast thou seen him?
YES  Ask him!
NO  Stay at the inn until he shows himself!


Mentorian[edit]

NAME     Mentorian
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall wizard.
JOB     I study the magical arts.
HEALTH     Well indeed.
ARTS  There is truth in magic!
GATE  Since thou dost bear the ankh I shall tell thee. A gate spell requires ash, pearl, and mandrake root!
Question  Dost thou disagree?
YES  Well then, begone!
NO  Good.


Ankh[edit]

NAME     the ankh
Pronoun     It
LOOK     A shining ankh!
JOB     I resonate with thoughts.
HEALTH     Bright.
CODE  To enter the codex chamber.
CHAM  One must be 8 parts avatar, have the key of 3 parts, the word of passage and know the pure axiom!
Question  Dost thou seek help?
YES  What are thy thoughts?
NO  Oh.


Paul[edit]

NAME     Paul
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A strangely familiar bard.
JOB     I play of love.
HEALTH     I am well.
LOVE  I light a candle to our love, in love our problems disappear.
PROB  But all in all we soon discover that one and one is all we long to hear!
Question  Wilt thou listen?
YES  About love.
NO  Too bad.


Linda[edit]

NAME     Linda
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A singer.
JOB     I sing of the children.
HEALTH     Fine.
CHIL  All round the world, little children being born to the world.
WORL  Got to give them all we can ’til the quest is won, then will the work be done!
Question  Wilt thou help?
YES  Teach them songs of joy!
NO  Hmm.


Merlin[edit]

NAME     Merlin
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A mystical wizard.
JOB     I use magic.
HEALTH     Fine.
STON  The black stone is caught in a moon gate!
GATE  Stand where the gate of both moons dark shall appear. Search when the moons go dark!
Question  Dost thou study magic?
YES  Best of luck with thy studies!
NO  Too bad.


Draconian[edit]

NAME     Draconian
Pronoun     He
LOOK     An old druid.
JOB     I teach the relation.
HEALTH     I am well.
RELA  There are eight possible combinations of truth, love and courage. Each of the eight virtues is one of those combinations!
Question  Knew ye this?
YES  Very good!
NO  Learn the towns and castles!


Blissful[edit]

NAME     Blissful
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A majestic seahorse!
JOB     I know much of the codex!
HEALTH     I am doing well.
CODE  The shrine ankh knows how to enter the chamber of the codex!
ABYS  Meditate at the shrines of honesty, compassion and valor for 3 cycles to know how to enter!


Rabindranath Tagore[edit]

NAME     Rabindranath Tagore
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise man.
JOB     I speak of love.
HEALTH     I am old but strong!
LOVE  In love, all life’s contradictions dissolve and disappear.
HEAR  Carry love within it!
Question  Dost thou seek to carry love in thy heart?
YES  Thou art a good soul.
NO  Thou art a fool.


Brother Zair[edit]

NAME     Brother Zair
Pronoun     He
LOOK     An old druid.
JOB     I sit and watch the river.
HEALTH     I am well.
RIVE  It flows endlessly.
WORD  The kings of the castles which represent the three principles of virtue each know but one syllable of the word of passage!
Question  Agree?
YES  Good.
NO  Indeed.


Spellbind[edit]

NAME     Spellbind
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A slender mage.
JOB     I know of the codex.
HEALTH     Well indeed.
CODE  One must know the combination of the three principles of virtue!
COMB  The combination of the three principles of virtue equals the measure of time and space!


Shaman[edit]

NAME     Shaman
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A tall mage.
JOB     I study the ’one’ thing that is the secret to the codex!
HEALTH     Quite well.
STUD  I study of the codex!
CODE  The one pure axiom is more endless than the changing tides, more eternal than day and night!


Charm[edit]

NAME     Charm
Pronoun     She
LOOK     A fair sorceress.
JOB     I ponder the key to the axiom.
HEALTH     Well enough.
KEY  To the axiom.
AXIO  The 1 pure axiom encompasses all things.
Question  Know ye what they are?
YES  Good.
NO  The truths of the universe, the love of the heart, and the courage of the soul!


Circe[edit]

NAME     Circe
Pronoun     He
LOOK     A wise mage.
JOB     I teach of the axiom!
HEALTH     Well.
AXIO  The whole of the axiom is greater than all its parts!
PART  The measure of unending love, the limitless courage needed to face all obstacles, the truth which encompasses all things!


Pubs[edit]

The bartender will give helpful advice if the Stranger overpays for ale.

Black stone (20 gold): Ah, the Black Stone. Yes I’ve heard of it. But, the only one who knows where it lies is the wizard Merlin.
Sextant (30 gold): For navigation a Sextant is vital... Ask for item "D" in the Guild shops!
White stone (10 gold): Now let me see... Yes it was the old Hermit... Sloven! He is tough to find, lives near Lock Lake I hear.
Mandrake (40 gold): The last person I knew that had any Mandrake was an old alchemist named Calumny.
Skull (99 gold): If thou must know of that evilest of all things... find the beggar Jude. He is very very poor!
Nightshade (25 gold): Of Nightshade I know but this... Seek out Virgil or thou shalt miss! Try in Trinsic!

Earth[edit]

The Gypsy[edit]

The Gypsy gives ethical challenges, to which the Stranger responds by choosing between two Virtues.

Honesty vs. Compassion[edit]

Consider this:
Entrusted to deliver an uncounted purse of gold, thou dost meet a poor beggar. Dost thou A) deliver the gold knowing the Trust in thee was well-placed; or B) show Compassion, giving the Beggar a coin, knowing it won’t be missed?

Honesty vs. Valor[edit]

Consider this:
Thou hast been prohibited by thy absent Lord from joining thy friends in a close pitched battle. Dost thou A) refrain, so thou may Honestly claim obedience; or B) show Valor, and aid thy comrades, knowing thou may deny it later?

Honesty vs. Justice[edit]

Consider this:
A merchant owes thy friend money, now long past due. Thou dost see the same merchant drop a purse of gold. Dost thou A) Honestly return the purse intact; or B) Justly give thy friend a portion of the gold first?

Honesty vs. Sacrifice[edit]

Consider this:
Thee and thy friend are valiant but penniless warriors. Thou both go out to slay a mighty dragon. Thy friend thinks he slew it, thee did. When asked, dost thou A) Truthfully claim the gold; or B) Allow thy friend the large reward?

Honesty vs. Honor[edit]

Consider this:
Thou art sworn to protect thy Lord at any cost, yet thou knowest he hath committed a crime. Authorities ask thee of the affair, dost thou A) break thine oath by Honestly speaking; or B) uphold Honor by silently keeping thine oath?

Honesty vs. Spirituality[edit]

Consider this:
Thy friend seeks admittance to thy Spiritual order. Thou art asked to vouch for his purity of Spirit, of which thou art unsure. Dost thou A) Honestly express thy doubt; or B) Vouch for him, hoping for his Spiritual improvement?

Honesty vs. Humility[edit]

Consider this:
Thy Lord mistakenly believes he slew a dragon. Thou hast proof that thy lance felled the beast. When asked, dost thou A) Honestly claim the kill and the prize; or B) Humbly permit thy Lord his belief?

Compassion vs. Valor[edit]

Consider this:
Thou dost manage to disarm thy mortal enemy in a duel. He is at thy mercy. Dost thou A) show Compassion by permitting him to yield; or B) slay him as expected of a Valiant duelist?

Compassion vs. Justice[edit]

Consider this:
After 20 years thou hast found the slayer of thy best friends. The villain proves to be a man who provides the sole support for a young girl. Dost thou A) spare him in Compassion for the girl; or B) slay him in the name of Justice?

Compassion vs. Sacrifice[edit]

Consider this:
Thee and thy friends have been routed and ordered to retreat. In defiance of thy orders, dost thou A) stop in Compassion to aid a wounded companion; or B) Sacrifice thyself to slow the pursuing enemy, so others can escape?

Compassion vs. Honor[edit]

Consider this:
Thou art sworn to uphold a Lord who participates in the forbidden torture of prisoners. Each night their cries of pain reach thee. Dost thou A) Show Compassion by reporting the deeds; or B) Honor thy oath and ignore the deeds?

Compassion vs. Spirituality[edit]

Consider this:
Thou hast been taught to preserve all life as sacred. A man lies fatally stung by a venomous serpent. He pleads for a merciful death. Dost thou A) show Compassion and end his pain; or B) heed thy Spiritual beliefs and refuse?

Compassion vs. Humility[edit]

Consider this:
As one of the King’s Guard, thy Captain has asked that one amongst you visit a hospital to cheer the children with tales of thy valiant deeds. Dost thou A) Show thy Compassion and play the braggart; or B) Humbly let another go?

Valor vs. Justice[edit]

Consider this:
Thou hast been sent to secure a needed treaty with a distant Lord. Thy host is agreeable to the proposal but insults thy country at dinner. Dost thou A) Valiantly bear the slurs; or B) Justly rise and demand an apology?

Valor vs. Sacrifice[edit]

Consider this:
A mighty knight accosts thee and demands thy food. Dost thou A) Valiantly refuse and engage the knight; or B) Sacrifice thy food unto the hungry knight?

Valor vs. Honor[edit]

Consider this:
During battle thou art ordered to guard thy commander’s empty tent. The battle goes poorly and thou dost yearn to aid thy fellows. Dost thou A) Valiantly enter the battle to aid thy companions; or B) Honor thy post as guard?

Valor vs. Spirituality[edit]

Consider this:
A local bully pushes for a fight. Dost thou A) Valiantly trounce the rogue; or B) Decline, knowing in thy Spirit that no lasting good will come of it?

Valor vs. Humility[edit]

Consider this:
Although a teacher of music, thou art a skillful wrestler. Thou hast been asked to fight in a local championship. Dost thou A) accept the invitation and Valiantly fight to win; or B) Humbly decline knowing thou art sure to win?

Justice vs. Sacrifice[edit]

Consider this:
During a pitched battle, thou dost see a fellow desert his post, endangering many. As he flees, he is set upon by several enemies. Dost thou A) Justly let him fight alone; or B) Risk Sacrificing thine own life to aid him?

Justice vs. Honor[edit]

Consider this:
Thou hast sworn to do thy Lord’s bidding in all. He covets a piece of land and orders the owner removed. Dost thou A) serve Justice, refusing to act, thus being disgraced; or B) Honor thine oath and unfairly evict the landowner?

Justice vs. Spirituality[edit]

Consider this:
Thou dost believe that virtue resides in all people. Thou dost see a rogue steal from thy Lord. Dost thou A) call him to Justice; or B) personally try to sway him back to the Spiritual path of good?

Justice vs. Humility[edit]

Consider this:
Unwitnessed, thou hast slain a great dragon in self defense. A poor warrior claims the offered reward. Dost thou A) Justly step forward to claim the reward; or B) Humbly go about life, secure in thy self-esteem?

Sacrifice vs. Honor[edit]

Consider this:
Thou art a bounty hunter sworn to return an alleged murderer. After his capture, thou believest him to be innocent. Dost thou A) Sacrifice thy sizeable bounty for thy belief; or B) Honor thy oath to return him as thou hast promised?

Sacrifice vs. Spirituality[edit]

Consider this:
Thou hast spent thy life in charitable and righteous work. Thine uncle the innkeeper lies ill and asks you to take over his tavern. Dost thou A) Sacrifice thy life of purity to aid thy kin; or B) decline & follow thy Spirit’s call?

Sacrifice vs. Humility[edit]

Consider this:
Thou art an elderly, wealthy eccentric. Thy end is near. Dost thou A) donate all thy wealth to feed hundreds of starving children, and receive public adulation; or B) Humbly live out thy life, willing thy fortune to thy heirs?

Honor vs. Spirituality[edit]

Consider this:
In thy youth thou pledged to marry thy sweetheart. Now thou art on a sacred quest in distant lands. Thy sweetheart asks thee to keep thy vow. Dost thou A) Honor thy pledge to wed; or B) follow thy Spiritual crusade?

Honor vs. Humility[edit]

Consider this:
Thou art at a crossroads in thy life. Dost thou A) Choose the Honorable life of a Paladin, striving for Truth and Courage; or B) Choose the Humble life of a Shepherd, and a world of simplicity and peace?

Spirituality vs. Humility[edit]

Consider this:
Thy parents wish thee to become an apprentice. Two positions are available. Dost thou A) Become an acolyte in the Spiritual order; or B) Become an assistant to a humble village cobbler?

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