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Towne 0:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Zachariah

[You see ]a stately, white-haired man of many years.

[hello]Welcome, {AvatarName}, in these dark times.

<job>I study the stars.

<bye>Good journeys.

<tele|star>I watch the signs amongst the planets!

<sign|plan>Comets have come! A sign of evil!

<evil|come>There are three comets in the firmament. Likely, each of these represents one of the Shadowlords.

<shad>It seems that when a comet aligns with a planet, the city of that virtue comes under attack!

<city|virt|atta>If only the Avatar would return!

<avat|retu>[Goto 1]

[Label 1]Art thou the Avatar of legend?

<{AnyElse}>Alas.

<y>Indeed?"[NL][NL][Flag 2][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL][Flag 18][End]

[Label 2]What is the password of our Resistance?

<{AnyElse}>I do not yet believe thee!"[NL][End]

<dawn>I have news that may aid thee..."[NL][NL][Wait]"There is a mage named Goeth that knows a newly discovered power of the moongates."[NL][NL][Wait]"Seek him out in Jhelom. Beware, some say he has gone insane!"[NL][End]


Towne 1:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Malifora

[You see ]an old, strangely familiar gypsy.[NL][NL][...]"Welcome, {AvatarName}, 'tis good to see thee!"[NL][NL]"How may I aid thee?

[hello]

<job>I can see many things beyond thy keen!

<bye>[Goto 1]

<see|keen|thin>Tell me what thou seeketh.

<blac>I see that he resides upon an isle of three volcanoes, far to the south in the great sea!

<shad>Their magic is too black for even my eyes to penetrate!

<crow|scep|amul>I can tell thee only that thou hast great need of this item!

<shar>I see them lying scattered deep in the underworld!

<mant>I see an honest man chanting <AHM>!

<word>I see the runes <FALLAX> inscribed upon the entrance of the dungeon Deceit!

<coun>Yes, {AvatarName}, I served on the Great Council.

[Label 1]Wouldst thou pay me 15 gold crowns for my aid?

<{AnyElse}>Someday, thou shalt need me!"[NL][End]

<y>[gold-015]Thy kindness shall be remembered!"[NL][End]


Towne 2:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Malik"[NL][NL][Flag 8]

[You see ]a young gypsy child.

[hello]Hi, {AvatarName}"[NL][NL][Goto 1]

<job>Mostly just playing games.

<bye>Farewell!

<play|game>[Goto 2]

<she|moth|gyps|fort|tell>[Goto 3]

<powe|reag|mand|nigh|free>He lives in Skara Brae, ask him.

<glas|swor>I once knew a man who tried to make glass weapons."[NL][NL][Wait]"I think he gave up and became a pirate! Probably lives in Buccaneer's Den now.

[Label 1]Been to see my mother today?

<{AnyElse}>I know she'd like to see thee."[NL][NL][Goto 4]

<y>[Goto 4]

[Label 2]Didst thou know my mother is a fortuneteller?

<{AnyElse}>Well, she is!

<y>Oh.

[Label 3]I'll tell thee more for 3 gold coins, o.k.?

<{AnyElse}>Thy loss."[NL][End]

<o|y>[gold-004]We live in the building in the northwest corner. Go talk to her! She knows lots of chants and powerful words!"[NL][End]

[Label 4]Didst thou know that I can help thee too?

<{AnyElse}>I know a man named Saul who knows where thou canst find the powerful reagents Mandrake and Nightshade.


Towne 3:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Donn Piatt

[You see ]a stately lord in fine attire.[NL][NL][Flag 17][Goto 2]

[hello]Good day!

<job>I am Head Counsel for this fine community.

<bye>Let me know if I may ever be of service.

<comm|head|coun>Of Moonglow, of course!

<pub>It is in the southeast building.

<herb>It is in the southwest building.

<man|towe>The man in the tower is a seed of discontent and will bring thee ill fortune!

<moon>Yes!

<fort>Ill fortune!

[Label 1]A good day to thee {AvatarName}, art thou well today?

<{AnyElse}>I see...

<Y>Ah, good. So glad to hear it!

[Label 2]A good day to thee."[NL][NL][Wait]"My name is Donn Piatt, and I am the Head Counsel for this fine community!"[NL][NL][Wait][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL]"May I be of service unto thee?

<{AnyElse}>Well, our towne is at thy service!"[NL][End]

<Y>Thou may wish to frequent our fine pub or our herbalist, but avoid the man in the tower!


Towne 4:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Lord Stuart the Hungry"[NL][NL][Flag 15][What is thy name?]

[You see ]a man of average build who seems rather ravenous!

[hello][...][Goto 1]

<job>Oh, I do love to eat!

<bye>Don't worry, I'll finish that for you!

<EAT>It's not the quality, it's the quantity!

<QUAL>It's edible.

<QUAN>I love the all-you-can-eat special!

<spec|rav|FOOD>I love to eat!

<magi|spel>Well, yes, I've been working on a spell to make food, but it's not perfected yet.

<perf>It makes but a small quantity of high quality food! "[NL][NL][Wait][Goto 2]

[Label 1]Hey, {AvatarName}, join me for some chow?

<{AnyElse}>Ah well, more for me!

<Y>There's no room here, sit over there!"[NL][End]

[Label 2]Thou dost look thin enough that it might be good for thee. Want to know it?

<{AnyElse}>Must be on a diet!

<y>'Tis an enchantment of the Second Circle, and is intoned <IN XEN MANI>, requiring ginseng, garlic and mandrake root.


Towne 5:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Greyson

[You see ]a noble fighting bard.

[hello]A good day to thee, {AvatarName}!

<job>I am an adventurer!

<bye>Until morrow.

<adve>I have been many places, and seen many things!

<thin|plac>I've even seen the Guardians!

<guar>They are like two winged stone giants, yet they possess life!

<gian|life>Only those upon a sacred quest ordained by the mystic Shrines are granted passage unto the Codex of Ultimate Wisdom which lies beyond!

<code>I know not more, for I was not on a sacred quest and could not pass.

<sacr|ques|shri>One must know first the Mantra for a particular shrine."[NL][NL][Wait]"Meditate there, and be sent upon a sacred quest, then canst thou enter the Shrine of the Codex!

<mant>[Goto 1]

[Label 1]Who dost thou think is the rightful ruler of Britannia?

<{AnyElse}>Interesting viewpoint.

<brit>[Goto 2]

[Label 2]Which Mantra dost thou seek?

<{AnyElse}>I know not that Mantra!

<comp>The Mantra of Compassion is <MU>!


Towne 6:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Justin

[You see ]a spicy ol' chef.

[hello]A good day to thee {AvatarName}

<job>Why, I am the cook, of course!

<bye>Until then.

<chef|cook>My specialty is roast leg of mutton a la Britanny!

<roas|leg|Mutt>Ah, 'tis the finest in all the land, if I do say so myself!"[NL][NL][Goto 1]

<spec|brit>I learned the recipe from Andre', of West Britanny.

<reci>That, my friend, is a family secret!

<secr>I won't tell!

[Label 1]Wouldst thou like to try a bite?

<{AnyElse}>Too bad, 'tis quite good!

<y>[Give:][FOOD] Here thou art..."[NL][NL][...]"Smack..."[NL][NL][...]"Slurp..."[NL][NL][...]"Chomp..."[NL][NL][...][Goto 2]

[Label 2]Didst thou enjoy it?

<{AnyElse}>I am deeply sorry!

<y>[Goto 3]

[Label 3]Surely then, thou wouldst pay me 3 gold coins for such a culinary delight?

<{AnyElse}>Begone then, and never darken my kitchen again!"[NL][End]

<y>[gold-003]I thank thee kindly!"[NL][NL][Wait][Goto 4]

[Label 4]Dost thou admire fine glass and crystal?

<{AnyElse}>Eb, our busboy, knows much of fine glassware!


Towne 7:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Eb"[NL][NL][Flag 8]

[You see ]a young boy.

[hello][Goto 1]

<job>I am the busboy.

<bye>Farewell!

<bus>I clean the tables.

<clea>The tables.

<tabl>The ones with dirty dishes.

<dish>The ones on the dirty tables.

<dirt>Our customers are messy!

<mess>They mess up the tables.

<cust>They always make a mess!"[NL][NL][Goto 2]

<glas>[Goto 4]

<mali>He lives in Moonglow.<

moon>On Dagger Isle.

[Label 1]Hello, {AvatarName}, art thou here to eat?

<{AnyElse}>Too bad!

<y>Please then, have a seat!

[Label 2]Art thou going to eat here?

<{AnyElse}>Too bad!

<y>[Goto 3]

[Label 3]Art thou going to leave a mess?

<{AnyElse}>Well, then have a seat, please!"[NL][End]

<y>See if I give thee good service!"[NL][End]

[Label 4]Didst thou break a glass?

<{AnyElse}>Don't worry, klutz, I'll clean it up!

<n>[Goto 5]

[Label 5]Dost thou admire fine glasswork?

<{AnyElse}>[Goto 6]

[Label 6]Ever heard of a glass sword?

<{AnyElse}>My friend Malik, who lives in Moonglow, knew a man who tried to make one.


Towne 8:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Terrance

[You see ]a sweaty, soiled farmer.

[hello][Goto 1]

<job>I keep this orchard to earn my humble living.

<bye>Fare thee well.

<orch|earn>It's even harder in these dark times!

<livi|humb>I barely manage to make ends meet."[NL][NL][Goto 2]

<hard|time|dark>It's mostly on account of them blasted Shadowlords!

<shad>If it weren't for the Resistance, I'd have nothing left.

<resi>[Goto 3]

[Label 1]How art thou, {AvatarName}, well I hope?

<{AnyElse}>Ah, 'tis a shame.

<y>Ah, good!

[Label 2]Dost thou have enough to eat?

<{AnyElse}>Ah, good!

<n>Then here friend, I have enough to share with one in need!"[NL][NL][Give:] [FOOD] [Wait][Flag "My name is Terrance!"[NL][NL][What is thy name?]

[Label 3]Ooops...."[NL][NL][...]"Dost thou intend to turn me in for my treason?

<{AnyElse}>Then so be it!"[NL][NL][...]"Help! Guards! I'm being robbed![Combat][--karma]"[NL][End]

<n>I am grateful."[NL][NL][Goto 4]

[Label 4]Dost thou know of the Resistance?

<{AnyElse}>Ask the owner of the Arms of Justice!

<y>Good!


Towne 9:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Telila

[You see ]a hard and ragged woman.

[hello]Hello, {AvatarName}.

<job>I clean the rooms.

<bye>Goodbye.

<clea>'Tis light but tedious work.

<room>We have but few guests these days.

<gues>We have a mage and a bard staying this night.

<thes|days>Few guests.

<mage>His name is Annon- a strange fellow! He spends his days alone upon the balconies!

<balc>Up on the second floor of the inn!

<bard>A nice chap! His name is Greyson and he can usually be found near the fountains!

<foun>At the centre of towne!

<rumo|goss>I love to gossip!"[NL][NL][...]"Why, just the other day an armourer named Bullwier from Jhelom came by on a visit."[NL][NL][Wait]"Well, I wasn't trying to, mind you, but I overheard him talking about those famous Mystic Arms!

<myst|arms>You know, the ones used by the Avatar of legend! "[NL][NL][Wait]"Bullwier did say more, but he left for Jhelom before I accidently heard any more!


Towne 10:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Gwenno

[You see ]a charming woman.[NL][NL]"Hello friends, 'tis good to see thee all!"[NL][NL]

[hello]

<job>I repair bows and crossbows.

<bye>[Goto 3]

<cros|bow>Iolo makes them, I repair them.

<repa>The finest yew bows and the stoutest crossbows in the land!

<Iolo>Strange, is it not, that even though Iolo is an outlaw, we still manage to keep his bows in stock..."[NL][NL][...]"Nudge, nudge...

<outl>Yes, there are many signs about those brigands (tee hee) in many towns.

<brig|sign>Wanted: Dead or Alive!

<dead|aliv|want>Dead or Alive!

<town>Yew, for instance!

<yew>Northwest of here, in the Deep Forest."[NL][NL][Goto 1]

<join>[Goto 4]

[Label 1]Say, art thou from around here?

<{AnyElse}>I thought not.

<y>Then perhaps just not too smart!

[Label 3]Aren't ye going to ask me to join with thee?

<{AnyElse}>I am Iolo's better half!"[NL][End]

<y>[Goto 4]

[Label 4]Iolo and I both thank thee!"[NL][NL][Join]


Towne 11:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Annon

[You see ]a grave wizard.[NL][NL][Flag 20][Goto 1]

[hello]

<job>I once served on the Great Council!

<bye>Good luck!

<coun|grea>We derived the eight Words of Power!

<word|powe>We used these words to seal the eight dungeons!

<seal|dung>Blackthorn hunts us down, so that he might unlock them and free the evils within!

<blac|hunt|free|evil|unlo>~ [SKULLKEY][Goto 5]I trust not yet thy Virtue!

[Label 1][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL][Flag 17]Good day!"[NL][End]

[Label 2]I have heard tales of thy deeds and am honored to meet thee!"[NL][NL][Wait]"I am Annon, of the Great Council!"[NL][NL]

[Label 4]Greetings, {AvatarName}."[NL][NL]

[Label 5]I know merely one of these Words."[NL][NL][...]"Dost thou wish to know it?

<{AnyElse}>Oh.

<y>The Word is <VILIS>, and remember, it can be used to open the dungeon Despise! "[NL][NL][Wait]"The daughter of another council member works as a sailmaker. Ask the child about her mother for she too knows one of the Words of Power!


Towne 12:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Bullwier

[You see ]a rough and scrungy man with a patch on one eye.[NL][NL][...][Goto 1]

[hello]

<job>I make weapons, canst thou not see!

<bye>Finally!

<weap>Swords, shields, and helms, fool!

<swor>Iron swords! Thou art testing my patience!

<shie>Iron shields! What dost thou expect!

<helm>Iron helms! But, thou already hast a thick skull!

<iron>Thou art testing my patience, fool!

<pati|fool>GUARDS!!![Combat]"[NL][End]

<myst>I've heard rumors about a man by the name of Ambrose, who was in search of the weapons.

<ambr|weap|rumo>'Twas rumored he was heavily injured during his quest. "[NL][NL][Wait]"So badly injured is he, that he is conscious for only about an hour near midnight each night."[NL][NL][Wait]"He is healing in the towne of Cove.

[Label 1]Hey, you..."[NL][NL][...]"Dost thou have any business here?

<{AnyElse}>Then thou art trespassing! Buzz off!"[NL][End]

<y>What dost thou want, and I don't have all day!


Towne 13:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Trian"[NL][NL][Flag 8]

[You see ]a young minstrel.

[hello]A good day unto thee, {AvatarName}!

<job>I play songs!

<bye>Farewell!

<song>Songs of valor, of course!

<val>The tales of many a valiant deed come through this pub!

<deed|tale>Why, there's a fighter who frequents this place by the name of Thorne.

<figh|thor>His travels take him on many quests.

<ques>He visits the shrines often!

<shri>Of that, thou shalt have to ask him!

<dest|word|powe>[Goto 1]

[Label 1]Dost thou intend to explore one of the forbidden dungeons?

<{AnyElse}>Good, it is not only dangerous, but illegal!

<y>Well, if thou must be so foolish as to try that, I can tell thee only this."[NL][NL][Wait]"There is one in this towne who doth search for that which is not there. He knows the Word of Power."[NL][NL][Wait]"But, he has gone quite insane, so if he doth have trouble remembering, saying each word backwards oft is of some help!


Towne 14:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Goeth

[You see ]a confused and bewildered mage!

[hello]

<job>Looking rof something, I am.

<bye>I ees thee.

<look|some>Not gnol ago, I tsol it.

<tsol|lost|it>Valuable, saw it!

<valu>Remember ton I; but here be it must!

<moon|ston|word|powe>Remember ton I; but know it I should!

<drow|rewo>Ah, sey, coming kcab to me it is."[NL][NL][Goto 1]

<noom|etag|seta|seno|enot>On taht, my dnim is more clear!"[NL][NL][Wait][Goto 2]

[Label 1]Drow which, that was?

<{AnyElse}>Remember ton I.

<drat>Drow of Rewop thou seeketh; remember <AIPONI> htod I.

[Label 2]Noom Gates, thou tsod know about?

<{AnyElse}>I have found taht, below the location erehw a gate appears, there si a stone!"[NL][NL][Wait]"Reveal it nac thou, htiw a simple hcraes, retfa the gate senaw."[NL][NL][Wait]"If uoht taketh siht stone and yrub it elsewhere, the noom gate shall appear ni the wen location!"[NL][NL][Wait][Goto 3]

[Label 3]Amazing, is ti ton?

<{AnyElse}>This sevig one great rewop indeed!


Towne 15:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Thorne

[You see ]a battleworn fighter.

[hello][Goto 1]

<job>I'm resting up between battles.

<bye>Good hunting!

<rest>I like to exchange battle stories!

<exch|batt|stor>Just the other day I was locked in mortal combat with a bunch of nasty trolls!

<trol>They even had the gall to ask ME for gold in order to pass!

<gall|gold|pass>I taught them a thing or two!

<mant|shri>[Goto 2]

<word|powe>Ask the minstrel!

[Label 1]{AvatarName}, been in any good battles lately?

<{AnyElse}>Too bad.

<y>Glad to hear it!

[Label 2]Who dost thou serve?

<{AnyElse}>Sorry.

<brit>The Mantra for Valor is <RA>!"[NL][NL][Goto 4]

[Label 4]Wilt thou be exploring the dungeon Destard?

<{AnyElse}>Ah.

<y>In many dungeon rooms there are trips that open secret passages!"[NL][NL][Wait]"The more devious ones are those that must be pushed, like wall panels."[NL][NL][Wait]"Some even must be shot at, such as a torch across a chasm!"[NL][NL][Wait]"And, remember, thou dost need the Word of Power to enter!


Towne 16:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Chamfort

[You see ]a hearty blacksmith.

[hello]Hello, {AvatarName}!

<job>I own this smithy and also forge its goods!

<bye>Good luck!

<resi>[Goto 1]

<land>He is the local leader of the Resistance.

<loca|lead>There is a secret passage through my fireplace that will lead thee unto him! Go now, and good luck!"[NL][End]

<good|forg|smit>I'm a busy man and don't have time to chat."[NL][NL][...]"So, if thou wilt excuse me..."[NL][End]

<mant>[Goto 4]

[Label 1]Who told thee to ask me?

<{AnyElse}>I don't know what thou art talking about.

<terr>I see..."[NL][NL][...][Goto 2]

[Label 2]Dost thou wish to aid the Resistance?

<{AnyElse}>Then we have no business.

<y>Very good!"[NL][NL][...][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL][Flag 19][...]"We don't need thy help."[NL][End]

[Label 3]The first thing thou dost need is to see Landon!"[NL][NL][...]"The password is <DAWN>."[NL][NL][...]

[Label 4]Who told thee to ask me?

<{AnyElse}>I don't know what thou art talking about.

<jere>Ah, yes. The Mantra of Justice is <BEH>!


Towne 17:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Landon

[You see ]a grim and stalwart fighter.[NL][NL][Flag 20][Goto 1]

[hello]

<job>If thou must ask, thou need not know.

<bye>Good luck!

<resi>[Goto 3]

<blac|brit|crow>Blackthorn uses the powers of the Crown to maintain his reign of tyranny!

<powe|reig|tyra>'Tis said that he keeps it in a small room atop his terrible castle!"[NL][NL][Wait]"It must be recovered! {AvatarName}, thou art the one to do it!"[NL][NL][Wait]"Be warned, he uses its powers to prevent the use of magic within his castle!"[NL][NL][Wait]"Seek out Sir Simon on a mountain isle, west of Spiritwood."[NL][End]

[Label 1][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL][Flag 18][End]

[Label 2]With whom dost thy loyalty lie?

<{AnyElse}>We have no business."[NL][End]

<brit>Fine, how might I aid thee?

[Label 3]What's the password?

<{AnyElse}>Buzz off!"[NL][End]

<dawn>Good!"[NL][NL][...][Goto 5]

[Label 4]Hello, {AvatarName}, how can I aid thee?"[NL][NL]

[Label 5]Canst thou help us with the cause?

<{AnyElse}>Too bad.

<y>Well, {AvatarName}, it is rumored that Blackthorn himself has taken Lord British's crown!


Towne 18:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Judge Dryden

[You see ]a man in flowing black robes.

[hello]I remember thee, what dost thou want?"[NL][NL][Goto 1]

<job>I am the head Inquisitor.

<bye>Live by the Eight Laws!

<judg|cour|inqu>This is the Court of Inquisition of His Majesty Blackthorn!"[NL][NL][Goto 1]

<oppr>[Goto 7]

<plea>[Goto 3]

[Label 1]Art thou here to confess?

<{AnyElse}>[Goto 2]

<y>[Goto 4]

[Label 2]Perhaps then, to plead for the life of another, yes?

<{AnyElse}>Then what?

<y>[Goto 3]

[Label 3]Whom dost thou wish me to pity?

<{AnyElse}>That one is not a prisoner here!

<jero|fele|grey|mari|aley>That one deserves no pity!

[Label 4][Flag 21][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL][...][Flag 21]Thou art not in my records!"[NL][NL]

[Label 5]Art thou pleading guilty of heresy?

<{AnyElse}>Nonetheless... GUARDS![Combat]"[NL][End]

<y>GUARDS![Combat]"[NL][End]

[Label 7]Who sent thee?

<{AnyElse}>Never heard of 'em.

<tact>I see..."[NL][NL][...]"I think thou had best see Archmage Flain!"[NL][NL][Wait]"He will be eager to meet thee. See him in the tower of Skara Brae and ask him of the Oppression!


Towne 19:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Jeremy

[You see ]a man with a tall white hat.

[hello]Hello again.

<job>I am the chef at The Slaughtered Lamb.

<bye>Good luck!

<slau|lamb|chef>I work hard- I need the money.

<mone>I'm trying to get my brother out of jail.

<jail|brot>It is going to cost me 500 gold crowns!

<500|gold|crow>I know not how I shall save that much."[NL][NL][Goto 1]

<key>[Give:] [KEY] [Give:] [KEY] [Give:] [KEY] [Give:] [KEY] [Give:] [KEY] Have five!"[NL][NL][Goto 3]

[Label 1]Wouldst thou donate 30 gold crowns?

<{AnyElse}>Thanks anyway.

<y>[gold-030]I thank thee, kind soul!"[NL][NL][Flag 18][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL][Goto 2]

[Label 2]Is there anything that thou dost need- food, keys or perhaps information?

<{AnyElse}>I don't have that.

<key>[Give:] [KEY] [Give:] [KEY] [Give:] [KEY] [Give:] [KEY] [Give:] [KEY] Have five!"[NL][NL][Goto 3]

<food>[Give:] [FOOD] Done!

<info>All I can tell thee is that Chamfort knows a Mantra!

[Label 3]Surely thou wilt give me 50 gold for those keys?

<{AnyElse}>[--karma][--karma][--karma]Scoundrel!"[NL][End]

<y>[gold-050]Thou art most gracious!"[NL][NL][Goto 2]


Towne 20:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Jerone

[You see ]a quiet, solitary man.

[hello]Back again eh?

<job>Well, I used to be an adventurer!

<bye>I'm sure we'll see more of each other.

<adve|used>Now I'm a prisoner!

<pris>I was convicted of heresy!

<conv|here>I stated my belief that Lord British was alive!

<brit|stat|beli|aliv>It happened one night when I was camping out on the moors.

<camp|moor>A strange apparition arose before my fire!

<fire|aros|appa>It was HIM, I swear it!!!"[NL][NL][Goto 1]

<hurr|jere|brot>He is collecting the 500 gold crowns needed for my release.

<gold|rele|coll>He used to give me keys, but I kept getting caught!

<key|caug>I'm sure if thou wouldst ask he wouldst give thee a key! He comes by around ten each morning and evening.

[Label 1]Surely thou dost believe me?

Well, it's true!

<y>Then surely thou must agree, there is hope!"[NL][NL][...]"If only my brother would hurry!


Towne 21:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Felespar

[You see ]a grave old wizard.

[hello]Greetings, {AvatarName}, 'tis good to see thee."[NL][NL][...][Goto 1]

<job>When I was a free man, I served on the Great Council.

<bye>May thy travels fare well!

<grea|coun>The Great Council once served His Majesty Lord British and sealed the 8 dungeons!

<maje|brit>Alas, if only he were here now.

<seal|dung>To entomb the foul creatures that dwell within!

<powe|word>[Goto 3]

[Label 1]Any news of Lord British?

Hmmm....

<y>[Goto 2]

[Label 2]Good news?

<{AnyElse}>Distressing.

<y>There is hope!

[Label 3]Thou must be inquiring about the Words of Power, yes?

<{AnyElse}>Perhaps not, then.

<y>[Goto 4]

[Label 4]The Words of Power are aptly named and not given out lightly."[NL][NL][Wait]"So, tell me, art thou with the Resistance?

<{AnyElse}>Too bad.

<y>[Goto 5]

[Label 5]And, their password is?

<{AnyElse}>Nay, 'tis not.

<dawn>Very well, the Word of Power for the dungeon Wrong is <MALUM>! Use it wisely!


Towne 22:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Mario

[You see ]a man torn and tattered from days in the stocks.[NL][NL][Goto 1]

[hello]

<job>I am bein' 'orribly punished for a trivial crime.

<bye>Well, if thou wilt not 'elp me, at least free me son Aleyn!

<son|aley>He too 'as been left to die!

<pity>ME!

<unlo|stoc|elp|sca>For Pete's sake, use a key and jimmy the bloody lock!

<key|pete>Gimme a break!

<jimm|lock>The one on the stocks, ye bloomin' idiot!

<puni>I've been sentenced to slowly die in the stocks, for me minor crime.

<mino|crim>I was convicted by Ye Court of Inquisition. "[NL][NL][...]"I could afford only 40% of me earnings to give unto charity!

"[NL][NL][...]"A fact that I did not confess until I was caught and tortured!

<caug|tort>Don't ask!

[Label 1]Won't ye 'elp me please?

<{AnyElse}>Oh, pity me!

<y>Please, unlock the stocks an 'elp me 'scape!


Towne 23:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Aleyn

[You see ]a small battered child, barely breathing and limp in the stocks.

[hello]Help.

<job>I fear I have broken a law!

<bye>Don't go.

<help>Help me.

<brok|law>I failed to enforce the Seventh Law of Virtue.

<seve|7|virt>I did not turn my father in for donating too little to charity!

<fath>Mario.

<dona|char>That's just what I'm told!


Towne 24:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Tactus

[You see ]a strong youth.

[hello]Greetings!

<job>I make the chainmail armour and coifs here at Darkwatch Armoury!

<bye>Farewell.

<dark|watc|chai|armo|coif>Indeed, I believe it to be amongst the finest in the land!

<fine|land>Since Blackthorn has come to power, our sales have increased threefold!

<blac|sale|powe|incr>[Goto 1]

[Label 1]Blackthorn's reign has been most beneficial, I think you'll agree, yes?

<{AnyElse}>That shows what thou dost know, shallow minded fool!

<y>I can tell thou art very keen!"[NL][NL][...][Goto 2]

[Label 2]I wouldst like thee to see a friend of mine, if thou couldst. Wilt thou?

<{AnyElse}>Too bad, we need thy type.

<y>He is very close with Lord Blackthorn himself! I believe thou shalt find him an interesting fellow!"[NL][NL][Wait]"His name is Judge Dryden and thou might find him in the court of Yew. Ask him of the Oppression and tell him Tactus sent thee!"[NL][End]


Towne 25:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Fiona

[You see ]a mystical woman dressed in meager clothes.[NL][NL][Goto 2]

[hello]

<job>I run the poor house.

<bye>Good luck!

<hous|poor>The problem has worsened with the taxation and Inquisition!

<tax|inqu>If only Lord British could return."[NL][NL][Goto 1]

<grea|coun>[Goto 6]

[Label 1]Dost thou believe he may still live?

<{AnyElse}>Alas.

<y>I give such rumors little hope.

[Label 2]I am Fiona. I run the Poor House."[NL][NL][Wait]"Art thou in dire need of food?

<{AnyElse}>Good.

<y>[Goto 4]

[Label 4][Give:][FOOD] Eat it slowly, we have but little."[NL][NL]

[Label 6]What makes thee think that I know?

<{AnyElse}>I know not of what thou dost speak!

<anno|rew|dawn|daug>Yes, I did once serve on the Great Council."[NL][NL][...][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL][...][Flag 23][End]

[Label 7]Thou must be the Avatar of legends past!"[NL][NL][...][Goto 8]

[Label 8]What knowledge dost thou seek from me?

<{AnyElse}>Sorry, I know that not.

<word|powe|cove>The Word of Power to open the dungeon of Covetous is <AVIDUS>!


Towne 26:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Rew

[You see ]a small, thin and tattered child.

[hello]Hello,{AvatarName}, nice to see thee.

<job>I sew sails.

<bye>Come talk to me again!

<sew|sail>It's very hard work.

<hard>And, we work very long hours!

<long|hour>Seven days a week!

<seve|days|week>[Goto 1]

<cah>I'm told it's a mantra, whatever that is."[NL][NL][Wait][Goto 3]

<moth>Her name is Fiona. She works at the poor house.

<fion>My mom works at the poor house.

<wish|well>I heard one person claim they got a horse!

[Label 1]Unfair, dost thou agree?

<{AnyElse}>Well, I do!

<y>Me too..."[NL][NL][...][Flag 18][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL][Goto 2]

[Label 2]'Tis with great sacrifice we sew, but we have a little chant we sing to pass the time. Like to hear it?

<{AnyElse}>Thou knowest not what thou art missing!

<y>The raven sees[NL]The raven saw[NL]And in the corn[NL]He sayeth 'Cah'!

[Label 3]Dost thou believe that wishes can come true?

<{AnyElse}>I do.

<y>I've heard that some wells are wishing wells!


Towne 27:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Fenelon

[You see ]a sad and weakened soul.

[hello]G'day {AvatarName}, I hope ye've been well.

<job>I sew sails for Captain Blythe.

<bye>Tomorrow then.

<capt|blyt>He's the owner of The Crow's Nest! Between thee and I, he's a real nasty soul!

<crow|nest>They do have fine sails, if nothing else!

<sew|fine|sail>Made only from the finest muslin and a dash of spider silk!

<musl|spid|silk>That's right!

<nast|soul>He has myself, and Rew here, held in indentured servitude indefinitely!

<ind|serv>Yes, tis a pity, especially for such a young child as Rew.

<rew>She is a wonderful child.

<wond|chil>[Goto 1]

[Label 1][Flag 19]Thou dost show kindness."[NL][NL][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL][Flag 18][Goto 3]

[Label 2][++karma][++karma][++karma][++karma][++karma]Dost thou usually pay the sacrifice tax?

<{AnyElse}>The guard is off at lunch and at night. Enter and leave then to avoid him!

[Label 3]Indeed."[NL][NL]


Towne 28:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Lady Sahra

[You see ]a strong woman of firm resolve.

[hello]

<job>I help with the sick and injured.

<bye>May thy journeys be free of strife!

<sick>The plagues, once thought gone, have returned!

<retu|plag>It is carried by rats and other rodents.

<rat|rode>They are nasty, unclean creatures.

<inju>Many come to convalesce from injuries sustained in factional skirmishes!

<fact|skir>They have lessened dramatically since martial law was imposed!

<mart|law|impo>[Goto 1]

[Label 1]Blackthorn has done a good job given the circumstances. Dost thou not agree?

<{AnyElse}>Well, I do. Poor man, he's badly misunderstood.

<y>If people would just let him, he'd straighten out a lot of this mess!


Towne 29:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Delwyn

[You see ]a poor and destitute beggar.[NL][NL][Flag 17][Goto 4]

[hello]

<job>[Goto 4]

<bye>See thee again soon, gov'na!

<beg>[Goto 4]

[Label 1]Greetings, {AvatarName}, surely thou canst spare a few gold crowns for a friend in need?

But, {AvatarName}, how shall I eat...

<y>[gold-003]Thank ye gov'na!"[NL][NL][...]"Oh, and by the way..."[NL][NL][...]"I seen sump'n ye might wish to know since last we met..."[NL][NL][...][Goto 2]

[Label 2]Care to know it?

<{AnyElse}>O.K.

<y>Well, I ben noticin' Shenstone the armourer's ben sneakin' 'bout town 'round noontime!"[NL][NL][Wait][Goto 3]

[Label 3]Surely, {AvatarName}, that bit o'news is worth some gold to ye ain't it?

<{AnyElse}>Cheapskate!

<y>[gold-003]Bless ye, thy kindness is only exceeded by thy virtue!

[Label 4]Pity, pity me, I'm but a poor and destitute beggar!"[NL][NL][...]"Surely thou canst spare a few gold crowns?

<{AnyElse}>Cheapskate!

<y>[gold-003]Bless ye!"[NL][NL][Flag 21][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL][Flag 21][End]

[Label 5]Thou shalt find me a worthy investment! Later, I shall prove it unto thee!"[NL][End]


Towne 30:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Woolfe"[NL][NL][Flag 8]

[You see ]a stout man in a shining suit of armour!

[hello]Well met {AvatarName}, and a g'day to thee!

<job>I'm the blacksmith here at The Paladin's Protectorate.

<bye>Farewell, my friend!

<pala|prot|blac>I forge fine weapons and stout armour!

<forg>It's o'er there in the back!

<weap>My favorites are the spiked helms, shields and morning stars!

<favo|spik|helm|shie|morn|star>Indeed, they are!

<armo>Plate mail, my friend."[NL][NL][...]"Ey, doth shine so brightly too!"[NL][NL][...]"'been make'n a suit for my young son.

<son>He's been sick!

<sick>My son Jimmy is a fine lad. He is staying at the healer's.

<jim>They occasionally let him visit the lake. If thou dost see him, ask him about ships. He enjoys talking about them.

<lake|heal>He's got this funny roommate that sleepwalks!

<fun|room|slee>Yea, in the middle of the night, he walks the city walls!


Towne 31:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Sindar..."[NL][NL][...]"...I think.

[You see ]an old wizard who appears to be sleepwalking!

[hello]

<job>[...]Job?"[NL][NL][...]

<bye>[...]Uh..."[NL][NL][...]"Bye."[NL][...][End]

<wake>[...]Wake?"[NL][NL][...]

<grea|coun|wiza>[...]Yes."[NL][NL][...]

<word|powe>[...]<INFAMA>!"[NL][NL][...]

<whic|dung>[...]Dungeon?"[NL][NL][...]"<SHAME>!"[NL][NL][...]


Towne 32:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Jimmy

[You see ]a pale young boy.

[hello]Hello, {AvatarName}, nice to see thee.

<job>I just like to sit by the lake and think.

<bye>[Flag 3][Goto 4]

<lake|thin>It is very relaxing.

<ship>[Goto 1]

<hms|H.M.|cape>[Goto 2]

<extr|powe>Twice the hull strength and twice the speed of any other vessel!

<stre|hull>She bore a magical ship's wheel that did enchant her bow!

<magi|whee|ench|bow>'Twas lost during the Age of the Avatar!

<spee>Rigging her sails a special way gave her this enchanted ability!

<spec|rigg|ench>It was designed by Master Hawkins of the Oaken Oar.

<mast|hawk|oak|oar>'Tis rumoured that plans for her rigging still are kept by Hawkins himself at his shoppe!

<shop|plan>'Tis but only a rumour!

[Label 1]I love ships! Ever 'eard of the H.M.S. Cape?

<{AnyElse}>[Goto 2]

[Label 2]Many extraordinary powers had she!"[NL][NL]

[Label 3]Come visit with me again soon!"[NL][End]

[Label 4][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL][Goto 3]


Towne 33:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Gruman"[NL][NL][Flag 8]

[You see ]a stately knight.

[hello]Well met {AvatarName}."[NL][NL][Goto 1]

<job>I walk the walls of fair Trinsic!

<bye>Farewell, and may thy blade drink the blood of Honor's enemies!

<mant|hono>[Goto 3]

<walk|trin>I am waiting here for a sign!

<wait|sign>I know not what form it shall take, but when it comes I shall go in search of my lord!

<lord>Lord British, of course!

[Label 1]Hath thy sword tasted blood since last we met?

<{AnyElse}>A pity!

<y>[Goto 2]

[Label 2]For a just and honorable cause I trust?

<{AnyElse}>[--karma]Villainous scum!

<y>'Tis always good to commit thy life to deeds of Honor!

[Label 3]Dost thou seek the Mantra for the Virtue of Honor?

<{AnyElse}>O.K.

<y>~ [32?] [Goto 4]If only thou seemed honorable, I would tell it unto thee!

[Label 4]Then 'tis thine!"[NL][NL][...]"<SUMM> is the chant that thou dost seek!"[NL][NL]


Towne 34:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Jaana

[You see ]A fine young lass.[NL][NL]"Hail, {AvatarName}, my old friend, 'tis good to see thee again!"[NL][NL][Wait][Goto 1]

[hello]

<job>I have worked here for the Resistance since Blackthorn came to power.

<bye>Come for me soon, old friend!

<join>[Goto 4]

[Label 1]So, tell me, hast thou returned to set things right?

<{AnyElse}>[Goto 1]

<n>What! No! Leave my sight!"[NL][End]

<y>[Goto 2]

[Label 2]Good!"[NL][NL][...]"Hath thy journeys fared well so far?

<{AnyElse}>[Goto 3]

<n>Too bad."[NL][NL][Goto 3]

<y>Glad to hear it."[NL][NL][Goto 3]

[Label 3]I have been working here for the Resistance since Blackthorn came to power."[NL][NL][Wait][Goto 4]

[Label 4]Is it time I joined thee on thy quest?

<{AnyElse}>Just let me know when.

<y>I yearn for battle!"[NL][NL][Join]


Towne 35:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Greymarch

[You see ]a sorely beaten fighter.

[hello]

<job>I once sought adventure on the open range!

<bye>Good luck!

<froed>[Goto 1]

<rang|adve>I've been sitting in this cell now for quite some time, with no word from my son.

<son>I fear Froed was killed by the wicked guards that threw me in here!

[Label 1]My son! Hast thou seen him?

<{AnyElse}>Then why taunt me?

<y>[Goto 2]

[Label 2]And, he is well?

<{AnyElse}>No, no it can't be!"[NL][End]

<y>[Goto 3]

[Label 3]Where didst thou see him?

<{AnyElse}>Hmmm...

<skar>Aha, he must have hidden in the woods!"[NL][NL][...][Goto 4]

[Label 4]Surely, thou wilt let me repay thee in some way?

<{AnyElse}>Hmmm....

<y>I have nothing material, but I will tell ye what I know!"[NL][NL][Wait]"When Lord British left for the Underworld he left behind his Sceptre."[NL][NL][Wait]"I was told that the Sceptre had great powers against the forces of evil!"[NL][NL][Wait]"Seek out Sir Simon in a keep, perched on the high mountains of an isle west of Spiritwood.


Towne 36:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Froed

[You see ]a small, dirty, and tattered child.[NL][NL]"Please, don't hurt me!"[NL][NL][Flag 1]

[hello]

<job>I am hiding!

<bye>Bye.

<hurt>Please, don't!

<hid>From those nasty people!

<nast|peop>They dragged off my father!

<fath>His name is Greymarch. He spoke out against Blackthorn and they took him away."[NL][NL][...][Goto 2]

<spok|blac>Since he came to power, no one can speak their mind!

<mo>She died when I was born.

<grey>[Goto 3]

[Label 1]Oh, it is thee, {AvatarName}. Thou didst give me a scare!"[NL][NL]

[Label 2]Hast thou ever heard of him?

<{AnyElse}>I hope he still lives.

<y>[Goto 3]

[Label 3]Hast thou seen any sign of him?

<{AnyElse}>I wonder where they have taken him.

<y>[Goto 4]

[Label 4]Where?

<{AnyElse}>I've not seen him there!

<jail|pris|yew>Then there is hope!"[NL][NL][...][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL][...][Goto 5]

[Label 5]Wouldst thou take him a message?

<{AnyElse}>O.K.

<y>Tell him Froed is well and I'm sure he shall reward thee!


Towne 37:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Flain

[You see ]a dark and ominous wizard.[NL][NL][Goto 1]

[hello]

<job>

<bye>

[Label 1]Why hast thou disturbed me, wretch?

<{AnyElse}>How dare thee enter my tower uninvited."[NL][NL][...][Goto 9]

<oppr>This had best be important, for if 'tis not..."[NL][NL][Wait]"[Goto 2]

[Label 2]Who sent thee?

<{AnyElse}>I know not of what thou dost speak. "[NL][NL][...][Goto 9]

<judg|dryd>[Goto 3]

[Label 3]Dost thou wish to join the Oppression?

<{AnyElse}>[Goto 9]

<y>[Goto 4]

[Label 4]First, thou must prove thy allegiance! Tell me the name of a member of the Great Council, so we might dispatch the traitor!

<{AnyElse}>I do not believe thee!"[NL][NL][...][Goto 9]

<hass>We know that one already!"[NL][NL][...][Goto 9]

<mali|anno|goet|fele|fion|sind>[...]Ah, very good, just as we suspected. That one will soon perish!"[NL][NL][Wait]"Now, to further thy acceptance in our order, go see Elistaria on the northeastern most isle of Britannia. Say to her the password, 'Impera'."[NL][End]

[Label 9]Begone, fool, before I blast thee!"[NL][End]


Towne 38:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Kindor

[You see ]a weak and sickly bard.

[hello]Hello..."[NL][NL][...]"{AvatarName}.

<job>I..."[NL][NL][...]"am here to convalesce.

<bye>Fare thee well!

<conv>To..."[NL][NL][...]"let my wounds heal!

<woun|heal>I was..."[NL][NL][...]"struck by a Shadowlord's magical arrow!

<shad|arro>I fear..."[NL][NL][...]"that I shall die!

<die>[...]Not knowing is the worst part, though.

<shri>[...]Yes, I know the Mantra of Spirituality."[NL][NL][Wait][Goto 1]

[Label 1]If I give it unto thee, wilt thou use it to help rid us of the evil Shadowlords?

<{AnyElse}>Then I shall not give it unto thee!

<y>Use it soon, for remember, Blackthorn too searches for the Mantra...."[NL][NL][Wait]"He will use the Mantra to destroy the shrines and remove their power from the world!"[NL][NL][Wait]"The Mantra of Spirituality is <OM>! Guard it well!"[NL][NL][Wait]"I had not yet learned the location of the shrine, but I was on my way to see Lady Janell in the Lycaeum. She may know."[NL][End]


Towne 39:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Saul

[You see ]a ragged man.

[hello]

<job>I am a visitor.

<bye>Good day.

<visi>Came to see an old friend!

<frie>His name is Kindor. He was struck by a Shadowlord's bolt!

<kind|shad|bolt>He resisted the Shadowlord's takeover of his towne!

<take|resi>He fled after he was shot. I found him near death and brought him here."[NL][NL][...][Goto 1]

<mand|nigh>[Goto 3]

[Label 1]Wilt thou help us vanquish these daemons?

<{AnyElse}>Pity.

<y>Kindor has some information regarding a shrine that might aid thee."[NL][NL][...]"Visit him at the healer's near 6 P.M.

[Label 3]Wisheth thee to find them?

<{AnyElse}>O.K.

<y>Legend tells of a spot in the Bloody Plains, forever damp from the blood of many battles."[NL][NL][Wait]"Mandrake root can be found there or in the Fens of the Dead."[NL][NL][Wait]"Deadly nightshade can only be found in the most thickly forested spot of Spiritwood."[NL][NL][Wait]"Both may only be collected in the darkness of midnight!


Towne 40:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Tomoka

[You see ]a weary but contented villager.

[hello]

<job>I work in the communal fields.

<bye>Goodbye, and good journey!

<comm|fiel>Each of us profits from the labours of the group!

<prof|grou|labo>We are all dependent upon each other, more than ever now that Blackthorn takes so much of our harvest!

<blac|harv>He says he means to improve our lives, but he does little to keep his promise.

<impr|live|litt|prom>Lord British would not have approved.

<brit|appr>[Goto 1]

[Label 1]Dost thou believe he may one day return?

<{AnyElse}>Neither do I.

<y>Kind words, stranger.


Towne 41:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Shirita

[You see ]a kindly old woman.

[hello]

<job>I tend the graves of the former inhabitants of Magincia, poor souls!

<bye>'Til then.

<magi|soul|form|inha>Long ago, Magincia was destroyed for its sins of pride and arrogance.

<sins|prid|arro>Magincia was once a thriving merchant community, the envy of all Britannia!

<envy|brit>Sadly, they were not at all humble. Daemons sprang from the earth, engulfing Magincia in flames!

<daem|demo|flam>The souls of the inhabitants lived on as undead creatures to warn others from the twisted path of Pride!"[NL][NL][Wait]After years of torment, they have finally been laid to rest."[NL][NL][Wait][Goto 1]

[Label 1]Pride is difficult to avoid. Dost thou strive to walk a humble path?

<{AnyElse}>Then daemons shall surely engulf thee too!

<y>Good. There is a wise old man in this towne, who lives the life of a recluse. He has much wisdom on the virtue of Humility.


Towne 42:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Yasuda"[NL][NL][Flag 8]

[You see ]a noble farmer.

[hello]Welcome, {AvatarName}, how can I help thee?

<job>I am a farmer.

<bye>Farewell, and may the sun shine brightly upon thy future!

<farm>We have worked very hard here to rebuild Magincia.

<rebu|magi>It has been a very long and laborious task, but we are near completion.

<comp>We would be through now if 'twer not for the black devils who come and take fully half our yield!

<shad|blac|devi>The Shadowlords are Blackthorn's enforcers of his self-righteous regime!

<yiel>'Tis not much, I assure thee!


Towne 43:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Tetsuo"[NL][NL][Flag 3][What is thy name?]"[NL][NL]

[You see ]a bright and cheerful young man.

[hello]A fine day to thee, {AvatarName}.

<job>I work hard and reflect upon the greater meaning.

<bye>May thou spend thy days walking the path of virtue!

<refl|grea|mean>[Goto 1]

<misg>The foundations of virtue are of good intent, but one must choose the path of virtue freely!

<virt|path>When deeds of a normally virtuous nature are forced upon thee, they lose that virtue."[NL][NL][Wait]"One must truly want to do good for others, rather than be forced to do so!

[Label 1]Art thou a servant of Blackthorn?

<{AnyElse}>The Eight Laws are a good guide...

<n>I feel the Eight Laws are misguiding!


Towne 44:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Fumiko

[You see ]a stout hearted young woman.

[hello]Hello, {AvatarName}, I trust thou hast been well.

<job>I share the workload in the community fields.

<bye>Fare well.[Flag 17]"[NL][NL][...]"Oh, by the way..."[NL][NL][...][What is thy name?]"[NL][End]

<comm|fiel>We work long days, but 'tis a choice we make freely!

<choi|free>Devoid of freedom, what would virtue be...

<virt>None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free!

<hope|ensl|fals|beli>Those who mindlessly follow the will and tyranny of Blackthorn! Yet still, many believe themselves free!

[Label 1]"[NL][End]


Towne 45:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Kaiko

[You see ]a timid, reserved woman.

[hello]

<job>I work to grow the crops for our towne.

<bye>May thou find what thou dost seek!

<town>New Magincia!

<crop>Without our work, many would starve, yet we seek no more than our humble earnings, unlike the new King!

<king>Blackthorn, the usurper!

<usur|blac>He takes half our harvest, and imprisons those with the knowledge of the ancients!

<anci|impr|know>One of our people was of the Council, and was jailed by the King even though he never lifted a finger against the throne!

<coun|lead|thro|jail>Hassad came to us from Skara Brae, fleeing Blackthorn's search."[NL][NL][Wait]"A long time he lived among us, for Magincia was near forgotten."[NL][NL][Wait]"But, the Shadowlords found him. Now he lies chained in Blackthorn's dark dungeon."[NL][NL][Wait]"He is to be an example to those who refuse to yield their knowledge for his evil use!


Towne 46:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Katrina

[You see ]Katrina, an old friend.[NL][NL][...][Goto 1]

[hello]

<job>I am waiting here until I can resume the battle!

<bye>Farewell my old friend, return for me when thou canst!

<wait|batt>The battle of Virtue!

<virt>'Tis thee, {AvatarName}, that knows the virtues better than all others!

<join>[Goto 2]

[Label 1]{AvatarName}, thou hast returned!"[NL][NL][...]"I'd heard rumors of thy arrival!"[NL][NL][...]"I see they were true!"[NL][NL][...]"Is it time we resumed the battle?

<{AnyElse}>Alas, I yearn for battle!

<y>[Goto 2]

[Label 2]Am I to join thee now?

<{AnyElse}>I see, soon I hope!

<y>Let us be off!"[NL][NL][Join]


Towne 47:

<name>["My name is "|"I am called "]Wartow

[You see ]a wise old man.

[hello]

<job>I stay here to live out my life!

<bye>Farewell, and stay on the Path!

<life>I have lived many years.

<year>Too many to count!

<humi|wis>[Goto 1]

[Label 1]Who dost thou serve?

<{AnyElse}>I see.

<brit>[Goto 2]

[Label 2]Dost thou hate the evil tyrant Blackthorn?

<{AnyElse}>[Goto 2]

<y>[Goto 3]

<n>Thou art wiser than I thought!"[NL][NL][...][Goto 6]

[Label 3]Doth the evil and hatred within him make thee better than he?

<{AnyElse}>[Goto 3]

<y>[Goto 4]

<n>[Goto 5]

[Label 4]Art thou proud of this fact?

<{AnyElse}>Then there may be hope for thee yet.

<y>[--karma]Thou art not truly an Avatar!

[Label 5]Then how dost thou judge him? Dost thou know all there is to know about him?

<{AnyElse}>Then perhaps thou shouldst reserve judgement!

<y>[--karma]Doubtful, at best!

[Label 6]Dost thou need the Mantra of Humility?

<{AnyElse}>Thou must be doing well!

<y>Then it is thine!"[NL][NL][...]"<LUM> is the chant which thou dost seek!