This page presents all of Cythera's dialogue in a flattened form, without splitting into generic prompts. All characters are ordered alphabetically and any one may be jumped to using page links. Adding "#Alaric" leads to Alaric and "#Timon" to Timon and so on. Press the arrow next to a name to show the dialogue or press the button "Toggle All Dialogues" to show all, making searching easy. Notes about the markup format are included in the box below. Like a character's dialogue, it is hidden by default because of the length, but clicking the triangle next to "Notes" will open it.
In order to make the dialogue consistent and more computer-readable while maintaining its human readability, a markup language was designed for formatting. The following key explains what each symbol signifies in the dialogue.
Prompts all appear in capital letters followed by a line break.
@ - The next word links to another prompt.
# - Surrounds text that appears at the bottom of the dialogue window. This is often text seen at the start of a conversation or when someone hands you something or performs an action.
<> - Surround typos. Original type first then the corrected form after the comma; this allows for the interactive viewer to display either the original or modified text in a smooth manner
[] - Surrounds trigger text. Many prompts, including "WHERE IS..." and certain greetings, rely on triggers. Any time the user has to make a selection ("Yes" or "No" or a location when asking directions), a trigger is used. Also, any time a prompt relies on the status of the game plot (Was Ariadne rescued? Did you solve the murder? Have you found the ruffian encampment? Is Timon in your party?) a trigger is used. Clearly, conversation in Cythera relies heavily on such mechanisms, so it was important to design a trigger system that was able to handle all these types of responses while also being simple. After much consideration, I decided to go with a system slightly more on the simple side. This requires some repeated text in conversations, especially in large, branching conversations, but it is still very readable and easy to parse. A single conversation branch would be surrounded by one set of brackets. For example "[Before murder]" and "[After murder]" appear at the same level and should be considered as separate responses. Nested triggers are supported simply by adding another layer of brackets around the trigger text. So, "[After murder]" could branch into two additional, separate responses like "[[Before solving]]" and "[[After solving]]". There is no requirement on trigger balance, meaning that triggers at the same level do not need the same number of children and triggers can have 0, 1, 2, or more nested triggers. In the interactive viewer, these are parsed in real time and displayed alongside the current prompt as a drop-down selection for trigger state. In the HTML complete viewer, these are shown in raw form and left-justified without indentation. In the downloaded TXT files, trigger levels are indented for improved readability.
* - Precedes special prompts. These are prompts that you either don't have to write anything to access or that entail a larger set of words you might type. For instance, *GREETING is the greeting, and *UNKOWN is the default response. Some characters randomly reply with a generic response (like Polydamas when asking you to speak up); these can be denoted by *RANDOM or something similar. *PLAY is the dice playing prompt, and *SWEARING is synonymous with the original [bad words] label.
: - Denotes speaker change. For back-and-forth or multi-character discussion, the name of the character should be at the start of the line, followed by a colon and then the text. It should be read as follows:
Player: the text would appear next to your portrait
<NPC>: if the NPC's name is the same as the speaker you are talking to, text would appear next to them. If it is another NPC, the middle section would populate with that NPC's portrait, and they speak the text. The text would continue to appear next to the current speaker until a new name is given (either Player or another NPC's name).
{} - Contains triggers that do not affect the current text being displayed. These are computations like the player's amount of oboloi or directions to a place from the current spot. They are also triggers like the dialogue window closing, a text box being displayed, or a reference to another prompt being accessed. Such triggers can be about anything, so long as they don't change the flow of conversation like a [] trigger would. {See "..."} is a special one that should be considered as a redirect to another prompt, which is how it is handled by the interactive viewer. Other examples:
{Directions}
{Conversation Ends}
{Game Ends}
{Enter Text}
{Display Text}
{Player's oboloi count}
% - Surrounds notes and comments.
Note that parentheses were initially used for many of these purposes. Unfortunately, parentheses are used in regular text in the game, so they could not hold any meaning for the markup. Also, readability (especially for a computer interpreter) has been dramatically improved by using different symbols for different behaviors. The colon and percent sign are also used once each in the text, but given that it is only once, they have been adjusted in the interactive and HTML complete viewers, although they do appear unaltered in the TXT files.
*GREETING
#You see a short, rat faced man with a <mischevious,mischievous> grin.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
[Before joining]
Don't know what you're talking about, stranger.
[After joining]
I can look into that...
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
AETHON
Yes?
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
I've done business with them before...
ATUSSA
I've done business with them before...
BALIUS
Yes?
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Later...
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana isn't fit to sweep dung.
COME
{See "Join"}
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[Before joining]
[[1]]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[[2]]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
[After joining]
I'm a big fan of his - he is quite good.
DODONA
I've done business with them before...
ETEOCLES
Eteocles is the head of the Ratcatching Guild.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GUILD
The Ratcatching Guild is an honorable society.
HALOS
[Before Halos sends you]
A Strymon businessman, I understand.
[After Halos sends you]
Let's say that we've done business before - I don't mean catching rats.
[After the murder, before solving it]
I can't believe he'd be guilty of murder!
[After solving the murder]
I knew he was innocent.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I'm between jobs, so I'm doing things like @ratcatching.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JOIN
[Before Halos sends you]
I'm sorry, but I've got rats to catch.
[After Halos sends you]
Any friend of Halos is a friend of mine.
[If he's in your party]
But we're already adventuring together.
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KESH
[After joining]
I've heard of it, but not much more than that - I'd ask Guildmaster Eteocles.
[Before joining]
{See "*Unknown"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LEAVE
[If he's not in your party]
Fine, be that way.
{Conversation Ends}
[If he's in your party]
Maybe it is time for me to catch some rats for myself... % Note that he doesn't actually leave your party.%
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MELEAGER
[Meleager is present]
He's a has-been.
Meleager: I should beat some respect into you, but that's a lost cause.
Aethon: Just try it old man...
[Meleager is not present]
Don't let him know, but I really respect him.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MISSILES
{See "Teach"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
Aethon - that's as good as any.
NICANDER
I've done business with them before...
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
PODARGUS
Yes?
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
Foul six legged vermin.
RATCATCHING
Catching rats is a very useful service, though it doesn't pay well.
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
I've done business with them before...
TEACH
I'm a big fan of using missiles in combat - want to learn a few tricks?
[Yes]
[[You have no training points]]
#You need some more experience before you can train.#
[[You have at least one training point]]
[[[Skill less than 15]]]
#You have been trained in the skill 'Missile'.#
[[[Skill is 15]]]
#You have complete mastery if Missile.#
[No]
Well, if you change your mind, just ask <be,me> about @missiles.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[In Cademia]
[[Tyrants' Castle]]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[[Commons]]
[[[You are not there]]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[[You are there]]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[[House Comana]]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[[House Strymon]]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[[House Nicander]]
[[[Before the murder]]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[[House Attis]]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[[The 'Two Tailed Rat']]
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[[Dares' Eatery]]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[[Mint]]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[[Mage Bryaxis]]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[[Judge Berossus]]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[[Magess Anisa]]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[[Thoas the Blacksmith]]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[[Oeneus the Fletcher]]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[[Alastor the Tanner]]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[[Hypsenor the Tailor]]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[[Antenor the Trader]]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[[LandKing Hall]]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[[Catamarca]]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[[Odemia]]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[Pnyx]]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[Kosha]]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[In Overworld]
{Display directions to cities}
[In other cities]
{See "*Unknown"}
*GREETING
[After you learn her name]
#You see a slight nervous woman#
[Before you learn her name, in her shop]
#You see a slight nervous woman#
How can I help you - perhaps some fine cloth?
[Before you learn her name, not in her shop]
#You see a slight nervous woman#
If you've come for cloth - please, visit me when I am working in my shop.
[After agreeing to meet in the garden at night]
#You see a slight nervous woman#
Good, you've come. This might just be a rumor, but I've heard that House Comana was behind Ariadne's kidnapping.
I can't say anymore, but seek out Halos of House Strymon in Cademia.
Please, I've said too much...
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'd rather not speak of that.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ARIADNE
{See "Kidnapping"}
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
Atussa was the ruling House here, until my @husband gave it all up.
BUY
[You have no oboloi]
You haven't got a single obol on you - why are you wasting my time?
[You have oboloi]
{Display clothing menu}
BYE
Farewell, and be careful.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CLOTH
{See "Buy"}
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been here for a while - who knows where he is off to now.
[2]
Demodocus was just here not too long ago. Perhaps Crito knows where he went...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GARDEN
My @husband and I like to work in our garden behind our house in the evenings.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HOUSE
My @husband is the head of House @Atussa.
HUSBAND
Milcom, the Blacksmith.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I am the weaver here in Odemia - would you like to @buy some?
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KIDNAPPING
[If her husband is around]
#She looks around nervously..#
Ah, it was terrible, wasn't it.
[If her husband is not in sight or is asleep]
I fear that there is @more to the kidnapping of Ariadne than appears.
[After she tells you to talk with Halos]
You know my feelings on that...
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MORE
[If her husband is around]
#She looks around nervously..#
Ah, I don't know what you're talking about.
[If her husband is not in sight or is asleep]
[[You do not know Persuasion]]
I can't speak of that now - meet me in our @garden after dark - wait until after my husband goes to bed.
[[You know Persuasion]]
I can't speak of that now - meet me in our @garden after dark - wait until after my husband goes to bed.
Player: I understand your reluctance, but I'm not sure if I can make that meeting.
#Ake lowers her voice to a whisper, glancing nervously around#
Ake: Well, this might just be a rumor, but I've heard that House Comana was behind Ariadne's kidnapping.
I can't say anymore, but seek out Halos of House Strymon in Cademia.
Please, I've said too much...
[After she tells you to talk with Halos]
You know, House Comana...
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
My name is Ake, and you are?
{Enter Text}
Pleased to meet you {Display Text}.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELL
Sorry, but I buy my thread directly from @Hebe. % Despite highlighting her name, Ake does not respond to "Hebe". "Thread" may also trigger this response if all 6 letters are entered.%
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
[You don't know Weaving]
[[You have no training points]]
#You need some more experience before you can train.#
[[You have at least one training point]]
#Ake smiles, nodding politely.#
#Ake then goes on to explain how to use both the loom and the spinning wheel.#
[You know Weaving]
#Ake smiles, nodding politely.#
Well, you know the basics, but it takes years of practice to be able to do this for a living.
THREAD
{See "Sell"}
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Titan's Head']
The Titan's Head's front door is {Directions}.
[House Nicander]
House Nicander is {Directions}.
[Judge Sacas]
Judge Sacas' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Milcom the Blacksmith]
Milcom's smithy is {Directions}.
[Hebe the Threadmaker]
Hebe the threadmaker lives {Directions}.
[Thersites, Captain of the Guard]
Thersites, the captain of the guard, lives {Directions} but is often on patrol, or meeting with Judge Sacas {Directions}.
[Tlepolemus the Fisherman]
Tlepolemus lives {Directions}, but is usually fishing outside of town.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies through the forest along the road northwest out of town.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies south down the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies down the road southwest from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Typical]
#Before you stands an older, dignified gentleman, but with a look of desperation.#
[Initial]
#Before you stands an older, dignified gentleman, but with a look of desperation.#
Ah - good, you are about. We were worried that you were harmed.
I suppose I should explain what happened. My name is Alaric and you are now in the land of @Cythera.
You were summoned in a final, desperate attempt to save Cythera and its ruler from chaos and madness.
I am that ruler, and I have a special @bond with the land and the people of Cythera. For over two hundred years I have used my magic to keep it prosperous.
Unfortunately, over the past couple of years, my power has waned, and with it, Cythera has started slipping into chaos.
It is as if that bond were dissolving, and the land somehow changing. I do not understand it.
The more impotent I become, the more frustrating it is to see it all slipping away, like waking from a dream...
I have trusted the fates to summon an outsider, from @Mater Theia herself, for only an outsider will be able to see through this cloud that blocks my vision.
You, of course, are that outsider. Do not think that I did this on a whim - it has cost me most of my remaining power to do so.
I must trust you to help me. I am sorry for the danger this costs you, but you are my, and Cythera's, last chance.
[Using the corrupted crolna]
#Before you stands an older, dignified gentleman, with a look of satisfaction.#
You've done it! It is remarkable - amazing. I feel, I lack words for it.
It is as if a fog has lifted, as if I have gained sight. Every blade of grass, I sense.
The land has suffered, but you have helped to cure it, and with it, me.
I shall keep this artifact safe - its powers have retuned my senses.
I don't know how to repay you for the service you've done, not only for myself, but the land as well.
I shall return you to your own land, as I promised. Thank you again.
#Alaric waves his hands before you, and your vision grows dark..#
#Just before your vision fades completely, the face of Alaric wavers.#
Pelagon: Yes, thank you foolish mortal - without you, we never would have gained control of he who was once Alaric.
With the powers of the Crolna, LandKing Hall and all humanity behind us, we shall make short work of the Seldane.
And then we can rid ourselves of the humans as well - our victory has been sealed.
{Game Ends}
[Using the purified crolna]
#Before you stands an older, dignified gentleman, with a look of relief and calm.#
You've done it! It is remarkable - amazing. I feel, I lack words for it.
It is as if a fog has lifted, as if I have gained sight. Every blade of grass, I sense.
The land has suffered, but you have helped to cure it, and with it, me.
I shall keep this artifact safe - its powers have retuned my senses.
I don't know how to repay you for the service you've done, not only for myself, but the land as well.
I shall return you to your own land, as I promised. Thank you again.
#Alaric waves his hands before you, and your vision grows dark..#
#Just before it fades completely, the vision <,of> Magpie appears before you.#
Magpie: Bahoudin thanks you for curing Alaric. Were Alaric's mother, Chrysothemis, alive today, she would thank you.
Alas, she is not. Still, her husband, father of Alaric, Bahoudin, thanks you for saving his son.
{Game Ends}
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
#He just stares off into space.#
201
[Before discussing Chrysothemis]
That number seems important to me, but I don't know why.
[After discussing Chrysothemis]
Yes, that is the day my mother passed away.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
I am Alaric - did I tell you before? I am sorry, how rude of me.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BOND
[Before being cured]
I am, or was, at one with the land and its people. I have provided all the basic needs of its people - a bountiful land, mild weather, and peace for its people.
But now it all seems to be slipping away - a void where I can neither see nor affect.
[After being cured]
I am as one with the land again, thanks to you. % This response is not possible in-game since it ends after Alaric is cured.%
BYE
[Typical]
Please, do what you can to help me.
{Conversation Ends}
[Initial]
Here, take this amulet - it has my symbol on it. When worn around your neck, it will save your life if you die.
You can also use it to bring back a companion from the halls of death, but be warned, it has a limited number of uses.
#He gives you an amulet on a gold chain.#
[[Your archetype is Explorer or Mystic]]
You should visit the Magisterium in Pnyx to learn to use your magical powers.
I've got some quarters set up for you - Magpie will show you around.
{Magpie resumes conversation with a tour of LandKing Hall.}
[[Your archetype is Fighter, Swordsman, Beserker, Storyteller, or Rogue]]
Despite your lack of magical abilities, the scrolls will still be useful to you.
I've got some quarters set up for you - Magpie will show you around.
{Magpie resumes conversation with a tour of LandKing Hall.}
[[Your archetype is Mage or Wizard]]
You've got a knack for magic - a trip to the Magisterium in Pnyx will be worthwhile.
I've got some quarters set up for you - Magpie will show you around.
{Magpie resumes conversation with a tour of LandKing Hall.} {Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHRYSOTHEMIS
[Initial]
Yes, she was my mother - I remember now. It was in 201 that she passed away. Yes, that was the start of it.
I can remember parts of my @history again. Who knows for how long, though...
[Typical]
Chrysothemis was my mother - her I remember well.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Yes, Cythera is the land.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DIM
It's not as bright in LandKing hall as it used to be. % In the game, all five letters of "Light" are necessary to trigger this response.%
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EARTHQUAKE
There have always been minor tremors here, but as time goes on, they become more and more common.
EASY
#Setting difficulty level to easy.#
ENESIDAONE
Enesidaone, Mater Theia, the old gods. They no longer guide our fate. Sadly, I'm the closest thing to a deity now...
FATHER
Of my father, I remember nothing - perhaps I once did, but not now...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARD
#Setting difficulty level to hard.#
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HELP
[Unregistered]
Sorry, I can't help you until <you,you've> registered this software.
[Registered]
Hm, let's look you over...
[[Not in need]]
You look in pretty good shape as it is.
[[In need and karma >50/100]]
There, that should help...
[Karma <=50/100]
I'm sorry, but your soul is too stained for me to be able to cleanse it.
HISTORY
[After discussing Chrysothemis]
My history, I remember a few parts. Living with my mother, as a child in Catamarca. When she died, I left Catamarca to roam.
How I survived, I don't know. I think I was seeking out the exiled Mages, for I felt I had powers beyond those of normals, and I would learn of them.
Instead of finding them, I wandered into a cave, but it was not a cave. I crossed a bridge of stars, and found an abandoned hall or temple of some sort.
Who built this place, I knew not. It was empty and abandoned, but great power called to me.
I remember standing on the edge of the Abyss, and felt myself surrender to it, becoming one with it, with the Land.
It was then that I became the LandKing. I know not how long I stood there - for years, it was certain. And in the end, I had completed the bond.
I knew then that the rule of the Tyrants must be ended. And thus I ended it - and from that came the current system of Houses and Judges.
All that seems to be failing now - perhaps my time has ended...
[Before discussing Chrysothemis]
There are days I don't remember what happened the day before, much less more ancient history.
For some reason, though, the number 201 seems important. If you find out why, please tell me...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
[Before being cured]
I am keeper of the land of Cythera, though at times I feel like a stranger.
[After being cured]
I am keeper of the land of Cythera, thanks to you. % This response is not possible in-game since it ends after Alaric is cured.%
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JOURNEY
We are not from this place, but from the same Earth that you are. We lived on an island called Thera, until Enesidaone reclaimed it.
But that was not without warning, for a stranger, in the form of the Holy Bull appeared, telling us to flee. We saw Thera destroyed from the safety of our ships at sea.
That night a storm such as has never been before tossed us about, until in the morning when we woke up, tossed aside at the beach near what would become the city of Cademia.
Or so goes the legend. I am not a @historian - perhaps you should <as,ask> another...
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LANDKING
{See "Alaric"}
LIGHT
{See "Dim"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGPIE
Magpie might be my fool, but he is a trusted advisor.
MATER
Mater Theia, Earthmother, at least before the @Journey brought us here. Now we are without Mater Theia, but there are @stories.
METICS
Metics are those who lived in Cythera before we arrived. Their ruins can be found outside Pnyx, and I hear more have been discovered in the Swamp of Khalkis.
You should seek out a Freemage named Timon - he has studied them.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MOTHER
[Before discussing Chrysothemis]
My mother, I remember, but not quite - a part of my memory is missing there...
[After discussing Chrysothemis]
Chrysothemis was my mother - her I remember quite well now.
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
{See "Alaric"}
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
NORMAL
#Setting difficulty level to normal.#
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is the closest city - travel east, staying along the coast.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
QUAKE
{See "Earthquake"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELDANE
{See "Metics"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STORIES
Stories tell of a power, formed of Earth, which still walks the land, whom we call Metics.
However, I doubt that they still live, or I should have been able to detect their presence.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THEIA
{See "Mater"}
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
[You have at least 4 training points]
Train what part of your basic identity?
[[Mind]]
#Your mind has been improved.#
[[Body]]
#Your body has been improved.#
[[Reflex]]
#Your reflexes have been improved.#
[You have fewer than 4 training points]
You don't have enough experience for further training.
TREMOR
{See "Earthquake"}
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
VERY EASY
#Setting difficulty level to very easy.#
WHERE IS...
[Kitchen]
The kitchen is {Directions}.
[Dining Room]
The dining area is {Directions}.
[Library]
The library is {Directions}.
[Throne Room]
The throne room is {Directions}
[Magpie's Quarters]
Magpie's <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}.
[Barracks]
The barracks are {Directions}.
[Alaric's Quarters]
They are {Directions}.
[Exit]
The exit to outside is {Directions}.
[Odemia]
Go out the exit, and follow the road south-southeast. <Its,It's> the first city you'll come to.
[Catamarca]
Go out the exit, past Odemia, and continue south along the coast.
[Cademia]
Go out the exit, past Odemia, and then follow the road southwest. It lies just after the bridge over the river Sitia.
[Pnyx]
Go out, past Odemia, southwest across the river Sitia, and then take the road west out of Cademia until you reach the western shore. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Land King Hall, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Go out, past Odemia, southwest across the river Sitia, and then follow the coast south past Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Land King Hall, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[He's not working]
[[Typical]]
#You see a small, pudgy man, with stained hands and arms.#
Please come back later when I'm open for business.
{Conversation Ends}
[[Bringing the gator carcass]]
#You see a small, pudgy man, with stained hands and arms.#
Ah, I see you've got the gator carcass. Could you please bring it by the shop later when I'm open?
{Conversation Ends}
[[Waiting for gator boots]]
#You see a small, pudgy man, with stained hands and arms.#
I'm still working on that gator skin - perhaps if you stopped back tomorrow when I was in my shop...
{Conversation Ends}
[He's working]
[[Initial]]
Good {morning/evening}. I am Alastor, one of the finest leather workers in the land.
Perhaps you'd be interested in some leathergoods...
Finest leathergoods for sale!
{Display menu for buying slings, cuirasses, or leather helms} {Player buys or declines}
If you don't mind me asking, {sir/ma'am}, but you seem like <,the> sort that might be able to help me on something.
I'm curious to try out some new techniques and materials in my craft, and I have a <propisition,proposition> that might interest you.
Might you be interested in obtaining some material for me, in exchange for some special good?
[[[No]]]
Very well, I understand you have your own tasks to do. I won't bother you again on this...
{Conversation Ends}
[[[Yes]]]
<Execellent,Excellent>. <I'm am,I am> looking for the skin, or whole <carcas,carcass>, of a large swamp gator.
I understand they are quite mean and dangerous, but were you to obtain one, I'd be quite interested.
I will in turn, make a pair of boots the likes of which you've never seen.
If my theories are true, they should not only be waterproof, but resistant to heat as well.
{Conversation Ends}
[[Typical]]
Finest leathergoods for sale!
{Display menu for buying slings, cuirasses, or leather helms} {Player buys or declines}
{Conversation Ends}
[[Bringing the gator carcass]]
Excellent! You've brought the gator skin. I shall begin work on it instantly!
Hm - this might take me a couple of days. Perhaps you could come back in a day or two...
{Conversation Ends}
[[Waiting for gator boots]]
#You see a small, pudgy man, with stained hands and arms.#
I'm still working on the gator skin - perhaps you could come back tomorrow...
{Conversation Ends}
[Giving you gator boots two days after getting carcass]
Well, I must say I'm a bit disappointed with the results.
Not only has this taken longer than expected, but the results, while they perform as promised, aren't the most comfortable.
I thank you, however, for the opportunity, and, as promised, here are the boots. May they serve you well.
#He hands you a pair of stiff leather boots.#
Finest leathergoods for sale!
{Display menu for buying slings, cuirasses, or leather helms} {Player buys or declines}
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
[Before you know her name]
#You see an ancient woman, <dimished,diminished> by age, but still bright with life.#
Where are your manners, young {man/lady}.
[After you know her name]
#You see an ancient woman, <dimished,diminished> by age, but still bright with life.#
Hello again, young {man/lady}.
*RANDOM
Could you speak up a bit? It's rude to speak so I can't hear you... % This appears a lot of the time during a conversation with her.%
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Eh? You'll need to speak up...
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ASIUS
Smarmy little man, he is.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
I've seen judges come and go - Berossus is just another one.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Good bye, young {man/lady}.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
I knew Canachus Comana, and his sons are no Canachus Comana.
COOK
{See "Job"}
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I'm the cook here at the castle, and been that since, eh, before your were born, that's for sure.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Alcestris, and you are?
{Enter Text}
Eh, yeah.
NAXOS
Pompous git. Not half the man that his father was - none of those Comana brats are.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before learning her name]
#You see a poor, but content looking woman.#
Good evening, stranger.
[After learning her name]
#You see a poor, but content looking woman.#
Good evening, friend.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
We're simple folk, and don't know much about that...
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BUTTER
Butter making is just a matter of churning goat milk - take a pail of goat milk and churn it with the churn.
BYE
Good luck, and be careful.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHEESE
Cheese making takes quite a while - perhaps you'd like to purchase some - only 4 oboloi?
[Yes]
{Display menu for buying cheese}
[No]
Perhaps another time.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
FARM
My @husband does most of the farm work, though our @son helps out when he can.
FLAX
You'll have to ask him about it.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOAT
I make both @butter and @cheese from goat @milk.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HUSBAND
My husband @Pelops does the heavy farm work, like harvesting @flax.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
A farm-wife's job is never done, but I do look after the @goats.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MILK
Milking goats is pretty simple, actually - give it a try - there should be an empty pail outside near the pens.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
[Initial]
I'm Alcmena. And you are?
{Enter Text}
Pleased to meet you.
[Typical]
I'm Alcmena - don't you remember?
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PELOPS
We may not have much, but Pelops and I have our love.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SON
Asteropaeus is a good boy, but a bit shy.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
*GREETING
#You see a stressed female student.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't know about that.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
Yes?
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Good bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CLYTEMNESTRA
Clytemnestra is another student - she's been here longer than the rest of us.
She should be Freemage soon.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
Danae is another student.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is Semele's older brother - she is always bragging about him.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
Rumor has it that there are golems in the @tunnels hidden below Pnyx.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I'm a student.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Headmaster Lindus seems like a decent enough person.
LYCAON
Lycaon is another student.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
Menelaus is another student.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm called Alcyone.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Master Palaestra isn't the friendliest, but she knows her stuff.
PASSWORD
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
PEISANDER
Peisander is another student - just started a month or so back.
PELEUS
Peleus is another student.
PHERES
Master Pheres is one of the best instructors - probably from teaching healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Protesilaus is another student.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Librarian Selinus has probably been here since it was founded.
SEMELE
Semele is another student.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THRASYMEDES
Thrasymedes is another student.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
TROS
Master Tros is probably the most boring instructor here.
TUNNELS
Ever seen that magically locked door along the outer southern edge of Pnyx?
Well, depending on what rumor you believe, they lead to either hidden treasures that the Mages have collected.
Or to some sort of <prision,prison> where all the failures of their experiments are kept, and it is swarming with golems.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before learning his name]
#You see a short, stocky man, with an ugly grin#
If you are here for a job, we're not hiring until certain @problems have been resolved.
[After learning his name]
#You see a short, stocky man, with an ugly grin.#
Good {morning/evening} - what can I do for you?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Can't help you.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
AMPHIDAMAS
{See "Name"}
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
This mine is owned by House Attis. Decent enough folks to work for, if they can figure out what to do with the @ghost.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
ATYMNIUS
Atymnius was the miner to discover the ghost - he went to Cademia to tell Thuria about it.
BYE
Farewell.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
ERECHTHEUS
He's a miner here.
EURYBATES
Eurybates is our cook and hunter.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GHOST
About a week back, Atymnius, one of my men, is digging a new tunnel and discovers a bit of a cave.
This would normally be good - less to dig, you know. But this cave isn't empty. There's something in it.
It seemed to be sort of man shaped, but not quite. And it seemed to glow with a whitish light, and spoke a tongue we'd never heard.
Atymnius hauls out of there, scared, so myself and a couple of others go back and check it out.
Sure enough, he was right. Never seen anything like that in my life, and never hope to again.
I sent Atymnius to Cademia to talk with Thuria and see what she says, but let me tell you, until that thing is gone, we ain't going back in.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
It's a pretty interesting metal, but too hard to be able to forge like bronze, though the Mages must know some @tricks.
JOB
I'm the foreman here at the @iron @mine
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LYCURGUS
He's a miner here.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
This mine is the only good source of pure iron in the land.
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Amphidamas.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROBLEMS
You've not heard the story of the @ghost?
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RHESUS
He's a miner here.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THAMYRIS
He's a miner here.
THURIA
[Before agreeing to investigate iron mine]
Matron Thuria is a difficult, but fair, employer.
[After agreeing to investigate iron mine]
[[Initial]]
Thuria sent you to look into the @ghost story, eh?
[[Typical]]
I've told you my report - you can take that back to Thuria, or delve deeper yourself.
TRICKS
Yeah, how else do you think our coins could be made of iron. A blacksmith can work it into a plow, but now a coin.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Messhall]
Eurybates serves food in messhall, just east of the center of camp.
[Mine Entrance]
It is {Directions}.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall is quite a distance due north, at the end of this mountain range.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies northeast, through the mountain pass to the north.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies northeast, through the mountain pass to the north.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx is west from here - follow the road to the coast, and then north.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies east of here, beyond the mountains.
*GREETING
[Initial]
Ah! You must be the one Alaric summoned. Yes, you shall change history.
This, of course, matters greatly to me, since history is my field, my love.
[Typical]
#You see a middle aged woman, who seems lost in thought.#
Greetings again, changer of history.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Sorry - I'm not familiar with that.
ABYDOS
In 184 settlers from Pnyx tried to form a second, Mage-friendly community south down the coast from Pnyx.
Everything went well until 192 when all communication from there was cut off.
When an expedition was sent, they discovered <everbody,everybody> gone from the settlement, but no sign of violence.
It has since fallen to the elements, and some say it is haunted. Nobody knows what happened <,to> its citizens.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Yes?
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
Founder Attis was originally a page in court of the Tyrants, whose quick wit lead him to his power.
ATUSSA
Founder <Atusa,Atussa> was originally a leader of a group of craftsmen.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
We shall meet again...
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is our oldest city, which is <I why,why> I live here. It was founded after our arrival from @Thera.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca was founded in 113 as retreat for the first Tyrant. A defendable cliff with a good source of water.
Since then, Catamarca has become famous for its water.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
COMANA
Founder Comana was originally a powerful merchant.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
Founder Dodona was originally an innkeeper here in Cademia.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
EXILED
The First Tyrant of Cademia feared the unknown powers of Mages, so had them exiled in 152.
While some found shelter in Odemia, most fled west, over the mountains, and founded Pnyx.
FOUNDERS
{See "Houses"}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
You've probably heard the basic story from other Mages.
Basically, the first golem was created in 663 A.T. by a mage whose name is obscured in history.
It wasn't until some twenty years later when <,the> basic problem with them was discovered.
Even as late as 700 A.T., golems were still being created.
By 720 A.T., however, they had been outlawed, and an attempt to destroy existing 'wild' golems was begun.
The most famous of these <attempt,attempts> was by @Semius, who disappeared here in <Cademiain,Cademia in> 742 A.T.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
I have studied as much as I can find - perhaps you have some questions I can answer?
[Yes]
Feel free to ask me anything.
[No]
Oh well, if you have any questions about history, just ask. % That question was pointless...%
HOUSES
Houses were the <decendants,descendants> of the first six powerful leaders that helped to pull society together after the destruction of the Tyrants.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I am a Master, in the field of History.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a more recent settlement, founded by House Comana in 303.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
MACHAON
Mage Machaon use to live here in Cademia some 200 years ago.
He use to have a number of secret workrooms and libraries. Nobody in the city really knew where he lived.
There are probably still hidden chambers of his undiscovered to this day.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Anisa, Master Historian.
NELENEUS
Yes, I'm familiar with the Neleneus Prophesies - I believe I've got a copy of one of them among my books.
As a historian, it is easy enough to match the first prophesy with the fall of the Tyrants.
Unfortunately, nothing much useful is in the third, least as far as I can tell.
And the second is lost to the ages.
NICANDER
Founder Nicander was originally the leader of a group of hunters.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia was founded 5 years after our arrival from @Thera, but it was little more than a permanent hunting camp for <year,years>.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
The city of Pnyx was founded in 153 by the exiled Mages, and established the Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SAPPHIRE
[Before getting Learn of Alaric's Mother task]
I've heard of the Sapphire Books of Knowledge, but I have no idea where they are...
I'd be willing to research them a bit, if you'll in turn do a task for me - interested?
[[No]]
Very well, but if you change your mind, let me know...
[[Yes]]
<Execellent,Excellent>! I've been doing some research on Alaric and <learn,learned> some interesting things.
While he doesn't remember ever meeting <is,his> father, he grew up with his mother in Catamarca.
Unfortunately, I've no idea of when exactly this was, or what her name was.
Since it was in 216 that he appeared before the Third Tyrant to destroy him, we can know it was before then.
Beyond that, there isn't much else we know. I understand, however, that you are on close terms with him.
Perhaps you can clear this matter up for me, in return I shall <endevour,endeavour> to find what I can about the Sapphire Books for you.
[After getting Learn of Alaric's Mother task]
Have you found out who Alaric's mother is?
[[No]]
Well, come back when you find out...
[[Yes]]
[[[Lying]]]
I believe you are mistaken - please stick to your promise.
[[[Honestly]]]
Player: Yes, her name was Chrysothemis, and she died in 201 in Catamarca.
Anisa: Hm, <facinating,fascinating>. I shall have to investigate this further when I've got more time...
Now, here's what I found out about the Sapphire Books of Wisdom.
Nobody is quite sure who wrote them, except that they date back to the earliest days of the Magisterium, if not before.
There are ten of them, but I'm sure you've heard all that before.
Anyway, the Sapphire Book of Power was in the possession of Mage @Machaon, who lived here in Cademia.
That, however, was some 200 years ago, and it is unclear where he lived, but is probably in the northwest corner of the Maze.
The Sapphire Book of Wisdom was given to Tavara to help him lead the colony of Abydos, but we all know what happened there...
The Sapphire Book of Splendor was last mentioned as being in the possession of a long forgotten Judge in Catamarca.
You're not going to like this, but the Sapphire Book of Victory was said to belong to an ancestor in House Nicander.
Unfortunately, so the story goes, one day he threw it into the ocean off Odemia.
The Sapphire Book of Foundation is the strangest story of them all.
It is said to have been traded to some sort of Earth Spirit in return for knowledge of some sort nearly 750 years ago.
Beauty appears to be completely lost.
[After telling you what she knows]
I'm sorry, but I've told you all I learned about their location...
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SEMIUS
Semius, the self styled 'Golem Hunter', <disappears,disappeared> here in Cademia in 742 A.T.
Legend has it that he found one of the secret workrooms of Mage @Machaon, and was defeated by the golem there.
Then again, he may have simply slipped in the sewers and broke his neck - you know how stories get.
If I remember correctly, the predecessor of Judge Metopes in Catamarca was a bit of a Semius buff.
You might be able to find some of his old books still in Catamarca.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
Founder Strymon was actually just a simple farmer, until he acted to help pull together our society after the destruction of the Tyrants.
TAVARA
I believe Tavara was the Mayor of the ill-fated settlement of @Abydos.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THERA
Now that's an old name. Our original home was the island of Thera, before it was destroyed.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were our earliest rulers. Their absolute power corrupted them.
The First Tyrant @exiled the Mages in 152.
It was during the rule of the Third Tyrant that Alaric appeared in 216. He ended <the,> their rule.
It wasn't until 219 that our current system of government was established, with the return of us Mages.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a quiet, introspective man#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
#He doesn't seem to understand you.#
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BUILDING
[Before buying]
Are you interested in purchasing the building?
[[No]]
Well, that's probably for the best - it's quite expensive.
[[Yes]]
I represent the late owner's family in this deal. If you are interested, it costs 10,000 oboloi.
[[[No]]]
I understand - <no,not> many can afford such prime real estate.
[[[Yes]]]
[[[[You can't afford it]]]]
But you don't have 10,000 oboloi!
[[[[You can afford it]]]]
You really shouldn't carry that kind of cash around, but anyway, here...
#He digs through some papers, makes you sign a few things, and takes your money.#
Here's a key to the place, I hope you enjoy your new building.
#He shakes your hand and gives you a key.#
[After buying]
I hope you like your new building...
BUY
I buy from local artisans, and sell mostly to households - probably nothing of interest to you.
BYE
Goodbye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HEBE
[If you haven't talked with her]
She was to be my wife.
[First time after talking with her]
She was to be my wife.
Player: She told me to tell you that she <forgive,forgives> you.
Antenor: I thank you for the message, but I must forgive myself before I can seek her forgiveness.
[After discussing it]
It was all my fault, and I must deal with it myself.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I'm a simple merchant, trading in household goods.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Antenor, formerly of Odemia.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
That is in my past - I'd rather not speak of it.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SALE
{See "Building"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELL
{See "Buy"}
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see a brigand with a sneer on his face.#
Come back to taunt me?
[Initial]
[[Ariadne is saved]]
#You see a brigand with a sneer on his face.#
So you're the one who rescued Ariadne - you've made a big @mistake.
[[Ariadne dies]]
#You see a brigand with a sneer on his face.#
Oooh, you must be the big hero who failed to rescue Ariadne.
*UNKNOWN
Quit your babbling and leave me alone.
ALARIC
Alaric is a <dottering,doddering> old fool, whose age has passed.
ARIADNE
{See "Mistake"}
BYE
Don't come back.
{Conversation Ends}
EUDOXUS
Yeah, I followed Eudoxus, and that's all I'm saying.
GROUP
{See "People"}
JOB
You are an idiot, aren't you.
KESH
Great stuff, isn't it.
KIDNAPPING
{See "Mistake"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
MISTAKE
[Ariadne is saved]
You think you're so important because you rescued Ariadne, but you've crossed the wrong group of @people.
[Ariadne dies]
Even attempting to mess with our group of @people was a mistake.
NAME
Not that it is any of your business, but you can call me Antiphus.
PEOPLE
Let's just say that they are more powerful than those Nicander fools.
APIS
{See "Inn"}
*GREETING
[After agreeing to pick up Periphas' flour]
[[Before picking it up]]
Did you get a chance to get that flour from Periphas?
Player: No, I didn't yet.
Apis: Well, when you get a chance then...
[[After picking it up]]
Did you get a chance to get that flour from Periphas?
Player: Yes I did - here you go...
#You give her the flour.#
Thanks, I appreciate that - perhaps you might be interested in a business opportunity?
[[[Yes]]]
Here's my wine contract - for every barrel you can get a vineyard to commit to, I'll give you 10 oboloi.
#She hands you a piece of paper.#
[[[No]]]
Well, thanks anyway - your next @meal is on the house for your trouble...
[After accepting Negotiate Wine Contract]
Any luck with that wine contract yet?
[[Yes]]
Hm - it doesn't appear to be signed - perhaps you should go over it again?
[[No]]
Well, keep working on it if you get a chance.
[When she owes you a meal]
Hungry for that meal I promised?
[[Yes]]
#Apis serves you a fine meal of cheese, bread, and meat.#
#You eat until you are stuffed.#
[[No]]
Don't forget!
*PLAY
I roll a {Number} and you roll a {Number}.
[Numbers equal]
You've got a match, and so you win 2 oboloi!
[Numbers are not equal]
I then roll a {Number}.
[[Bartender wins]]
Unfortunately, that means I win. You are now down to {Player's oboloi count}.
Play again?
[[[No]]]
Very well.
[[[Yes]]]
All right - let's go.
{See "*Play"}
[[Player wins]]
Ah - a winner. You win {2 to 4 oboloi}, which brings you up to {Player's oboloi count}.
Play again?
[[[No]]]
Very well.
[[[Yes]]]
All right - let's go.
{See "*Play"}
[[Tie]]
That was a push, so we play again...
{See "*Play"}
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm afraid I can't say.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
APIS
My cousin Apis runs the <Two-Taled,Two-Tailed> Rat in Cademia.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BORUS
Borus and his wife Briseis run the Southland Vineyard. It is pretty much due south of Cademia.
BRISEIS
{See "Borus"}
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BUY
{See "Food"}
BUYING
{See "Food"}
BYE
[Before agreeing to pick up Periphas' flour]
I know you are busy, but you could do me a favor?
[[Yes]]
Periphas, the baker, agreed to sell me some flour - you could pick it up for me? Thanks!
[[No]]
I understand - perhaps another time.
{Conversation Ends}
[Typical]
Please come back.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CRITO
My cousin Crito runs the Titan's Head in Odemia.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARES
Cousin Dares runs <Dares,Dares'> Eatery, one of the finest eating establishments in Cademia.
DEMODOCUS
Unfortunately, Demodocus doesn't play here, even when he is in the area. Perhaps you should ask his friend @Bryaxis.
DICE
Do you need instructions?
[No]
Ah, we've got an expert here!
[[You have no oboloi]]
Sorry, looks like you're broke. Better luck next time. % It's supposed to say "I'm sorry, but we don't give credit here - come back when you've got the oboloi."%
[[You have oboloi]]
{See "*Play"}
[Yes]
It's very simple - we've got three dice. My two are black and your one is white. I throw out the first one, and then you throw your one die. If they match, you win 2 to 1.
If they don't match, I roll my second die. If your white die is 'trapped' between my two black dice, I win. By trapped, I mean if the number on your die is between my two - this includes equalling my second die.
For every point higher or lower than my highest or lowest die is, that's how much you win. For example, if I roll a 5 and a 6, then if you had rolled a 1, you'd get 4 to 1!
We have a special rule - if your payback were 1 to 1, it just means we automatically play again = no need to redo your bet or anything.
Sound like fun?
[[Yes]]
[[[You have no oboloi]]]
Sorry, looks like you're broke. Better luck next time.
[[[You have oboloi]]]
Good - let's get on with it then.
{See "*Play"}
[[No]]
Well, perhaps another time then.
DIOMEDE
Diomede is the wife of my cousin Dares.
DODONA
House Dodona happens to run the finest inns and taverns in Cythera.
DRINK
A round of drinks is {1 obol per person in party} oboloi.
What do you say?
[No]
Another time then.
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
You seem a bit short - sorry, but no credit.
[[You can afford it]]
[[[1]]]
A traveller was by here a month ago or so, claimed to have seen some sort of white ghost in the woods.
[[[2]]]
House Attis has been having some problems with their iron mine.
[[[3]]]
I've heard that House Comana has made some investments in wine stocks - hopefully the price doesn't go up.
[[[4]]]
I've heard that there are a bunch of tunnels under the Magisterium in Pnyx, dug by the mages to keep their failed experiments in.
[[[5]]]
I've heard there's a problem with people getting sick in Catamarca.
[[[6]]]
It's amazing the things you can overhear while crawling through the sewers looking for rats...
[[[7]]]
It's kind of strange, but you can really smell the sea indoors in the Comana Manorhouse.
[[[8]]]
Our delivery of wine from the North Shore Vineyard is running late - I hope I don't run low.
[[[9]]]
Perhaps if you get to Cademia, you could check up on how Stentor is. I was worried about him when he left - he was a good customer.
[[[10]]]
Some guy the other day was talking about how he once saw a Mage walk through a wall - and it wasn't even like there was some sort of secret door or nothing.
[[[11]]]
Some have whispered that the Comana boys had something to do with the death of their father.
[[[12]]]
Some old miner staying at House Attis was here the other night claiming he'd seen some sort of ghost!
[[[13]]]
Some people aren't very fond of Darius - especially Mantinea, but he's always been polite to me.
[[[14]]]
That murder in the council chambers has the town in an uproar.
[[[15]]]
There was a drunk in here the other night, claimed to know the location of the Second Tyrant's Tomb - and would tell anybody, for a price, of course.
[[[16]]]
They say that a bunch of those old ruins were found down in a swamp to the south.
[[[17]]]
This plague really has hurt business.
[[[18]]]
With all the unrest going on, it seems that our underlying political system is failing.
[[[19 and you are alone]]]
You seem to be on a difficult journey, my friend. Perhaps you should ask others to @join you in your quest.
[[[20]]]
You'd better be careful if you're going to roam around in the old part of the city after dark - all those dark and twisty alleys...
FOOD
[You have no oboloi]
You haven't got a single obol on you, why are you wasting my time?
[You have oboloi]
What are your interests? {Display menu for buying cheese, bread, fish, or ribs}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GLAUCUS
Glaucus runs the North Shore Vineyard. It lies on the road between Cademia and Catamarca.
GUILD
{See "Rat"}
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HELEN
My cousin Helen runs the Study Hall in Pnyx.
INN
Yes - are you interested in a @room, a game of @dice, or perhaps some @food, or perhaps an entire @meal, or just a @drink?
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I run this @inn, the <Two-Taled,Two-Tailed> Rat.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MEAL
[She doesn't owe you a meal]
Meals are 3 oboloi a person. Interested?
[[No]]
You don't know what you're missing...
[[Yes]]
[[[You can't afford it]]]
Sorry, no credit.
[[[You can afford it]]]
#Apis serves you a fine meal of cheese, bread, and meat.#
#You eat until you are stuffed.#
[She owes you a meal]
#Apis serves you a fine meal of cheese, bread, and meat.#
#You eat until you are stuffed.#
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm your humble hostess, Apis.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
NIOBE
Niobe is the daughter of my cousin Helen and her husband Paris.
NORTH SHORE VINEYARD
{See "Glaucus"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PARIUM
My cousin Parium runs the Green Goat Tavern and Inn in Catamarca - fine place. % The general Dodona prompt "Paris" is not accessible due to matching the beginning of "Parium". The response is "Paris is married to my cousin Helen."%
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
Members from the Ratcatchers Guild do frequent the <Two-Taled,Two-Tailed> Rat.
RATCATCHERS
{See "Rat"}
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
ROOM
A room for the night, with one of my finest meals to boot, will run 10 oboloi {5 oboloi per person in party} for the lot of you.
Interested?
[No]
Perhaps some other time.
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
Perhaps you'd better recount your change first.
[[You can afford it]]
Enjoy your stay. You can have your @meal either now or later.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SOUTHLAND VINEYARD
{See "Borus"}
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
VINEYARD
There are two major vineyards, the Southland Vineyard, and the North Shore Vineyard. % In the game, this prompt is only available through "Vinyard".%
VINYARD
{See "Vineyard"}
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
WINE
We serve both vintages from the North Shore Vineyard, as well as the Southland Vineyard.
Unfortunately, our shipment from the North Shore Vineyard is running a bit late.
*GREETING
#You see a handsome but vain looking man, with long flowing hair.#
Good {morning/evening} - welcome!
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't quite understand.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
AREITHOUS
{See "Interest"}
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BUY
{See "Meat"}
BUYING
{See "Meat"}
BYE
Please come back again.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CANACHUS
It was a shame when Canachus died, but Myus seems to have <take,taken> up the task quite well.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana has done a fine job ruling Kosha, and we all support them.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARIUS
He hasn't been around recently - I believe he is in Catamarca.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
It has been a while since Demodocus played around here.
[2]
Demodocus was performing here recently, though I don't know if he is still around.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
DRINK
A round of drinks is {1 obol per person in party} oboloi.
What do you say?
[No]
Another time then.
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
You seem a bit short - sorry, but no credit.
[[You can afford it]]
[[[1]]]
Our delivery of wine from the North Shore Vineyard is running late - I hope we don't run low.
[[[2]]]
It's kind of strange, but you can really smell the sea indoors in the Comana Manorhouse.
[[[3]]]
Perhaps if you get to Cademia, you could check up on how Stentor is. I was worried about him when he left - he was a good customer.
[[[4]]]
Some have whispered that the Comana boys had something to do with the death of their father.
[[[5 and you are alone]]]
You seem to be on a difficult journey, my friend. Perhaps you should ask others to @join you in your quest.
ESTABLISHMENT
Why, the 'Roasted Haunch'! Finest @meat in all Cythera!
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
INTEREST
Yes - are you interested in some @meat, or just a @drink and good conversation?
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I run this fine @establishment - can I @interest you in something?
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fine place to live.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LAODICE
She is all I've ever wanted - the perfect mate!
We've had our problems in the past, but I've changed this time.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MARRIAGE
{See "Wife"}
MEAT
Finest Meats
{Display menu for buying skewers, haunches, ribs, or steaks}
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
Elder Myus does a fine job ruling House Comana.
NAME
I'm called Areithous, owner of this fine @establishment.
NAXOS
He hasn't been around recently - I believe he is in Cademia.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STENTOR
Stentor was one of my best customers - rumor is that he went a bit off the deep end.
He's somewhere in Cademia now, I believe.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Roasted Haunch']
The Roasted Haunch's front door is {Directions}.
[Judge Itanos]
Judge Itanos' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Atreus the Gemsmith]
Atreus the Gemsmith's workshop is {Directions}.
[Myus of Comana]
Lord Myus is normally found in the Great Hall, {Directions}.
[Citizen Larisa's Quarters]
She hasn't been in town for a while now, but you can find her house {Directions}.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies at the far northern edge of the land, past Odemia.
[Odemia]
Odemia <,is> north of Catamarca and northeast of Cademia, along the eastern shore.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca <,is> northeast of here, across the gulf, but just follow the coast from Cademia.
[Cademia]
Cademia, north, up the shore.
WIFE
One day soon Laodice will be my wife.
*GREETING
[Initial]
Please! Take me from this place!
[[Yes]]
Oh, thank you! Return me to Odemia and you will have my <families,family's> eternal gratitude!
{Conversation Ends}
[[No]]
Please reconsider when it is safe!
{Conversation Ends}
[In your party]
Please take me back to Odemia...
{Conversation Ends}
[Typical]
Thank you for rescuing me!
{Conversation Ends}
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see a young man, with a slight sneer on his face.#
Ah, there {he/she} is!
[Initial]
#You see a young man, with a slight sneer on his face.#
Say, aren't you the person who rescued my Mother?
[[No]]
Oh, I must have mistaken you for somebody important. Never mind.
{Conversation Ends}
[[Yes]]
[[[Ariadne is saved]]]
Pleased to meet you - I heard you did a smashing job!
My name is Ascalon, Ariadne's son.
[[[Ariadne dies]]]
You have my distain, you <incompetant,incompetent> twit.
My name is Ascalon, Ariadne's son.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
{Display Text}, hm, must not be important.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ARIADNE
[Ariadne is saved]
[[Before Antiphus dies]]
We are all pleased with <you,your> rescuing Ariadne. At least we @captured <on,one> of the gang.
[[After Antiphus dies]]
We are all pleased with <you,your> rescuing Ariadne, but did you hear that the bandit in @jail died?
[Ariadne dies]
It is a crime what you let happen to my Mother. You are no better than those bandits.
ATTIS
Well, they are a noble House, but no where near as good as @Nicander.
ATUSSA
House Atussa matters not.
BROTHER
{See "Opheltius"}
BYE
[Ariadne is saved]
Very well, come visit me again.
{Conversation Ends}
[Ariadne dies]
Very well. You are not welcome here anyway.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CAPTURED
[Ariadne is saved]
[[Before Antiphus dies]]
The captured bandit is in @jail.
[[After Antiphus dies]]
The captured bandit is dead.
[Ariadne dies]
Capture! Ha!
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
Our paths have rarely crossed, but we don't trust them.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been here for a while - who knows where he is off to now.
[2]
Demodocus was just here not too long ago. Perhaps Crito knows where he went...
DODONA
Well, they are a noble House, but no where near as good as @Nicander.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JAIL
[Ariadne is saved]
[[Before Antiphus dies]]
The jail is in the south east - you'll need to talk to the city guard.
[[After Antiphus dies]]
Maybe you had a hand in the death in the jail - no matter, he was foul bandit scum - probably working for @Strymon.
[Ariadne dies]
Jail is where you belong.
JOB
I don't need a job, being a member of House @Nicander.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Ascalon, @youngest son of House @Nicander.
NICANDER
Nicander is the finest House in all of Cythera!
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
My brother @Opheltius, being the elder brother, will inherit House Nicander at some point, though I think I would be much better suited.
[After the murder, before solving it]
We have heard the news - I can't believe my brother is dead.
And by that monster! House Strymon must pay!
[After solving the murder]
We have heard the news - I can't believe my brother is dead.
PHILINUS
My father Philinus is the most powerful man in Odemia.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
Bah! House Strymon - I spit on them.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[House Nicander]
House Nicander is {Directions}.
[Judge Sacas]
Judge Sacas' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Milcom the Blacksmith]
Milcom's smithy is {Directions}.
[Ake the Weaver]
Ake the weaver's workshop is {Directions}.
[Hebe the Threadmaker]
Hebe the threadmaker lives {Directions}.
[Thersites, Captain of the Guard]
Thersites, the captain of the guard, lives {Directions} but is often on patrol, or meeting with Judge Sacas {Directions}.
[Tlepolemus the Fisherman]
Tlepolemus lives {Directions}, but is usually fishing outside of town.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies through the forest along the road northwest out of town.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies south down the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies down the road southwest from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
YOUNGEST
{See "Opheltius"}
*GREETING
#A very tiny man, with a grating voice greets you.#
Ah, you must be {Player name} - I'm Asius, the majordomo here.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
You'll have to look elsewhere for that.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Farewell, {Player name}.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
Majordomo to Judge Berossus, a most honorable job.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
Forgot already? Well, I'm a minor character, after all. My name is Asius.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a very timid small boy, who <shys,shies> away when you try to talk to him.#
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
[Before learning his name]
#You see a sly, rat-faced man, with shifty eyes, but cunning smile.#
Good {morning/evening}, citizen.
[After learning his name]
#You see a sly, rat-faced man, with shifty eyes, but cunning smile.#
Well met again, citizen.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm not sure what you are getting at, citizen.
742
#He smiles briefly, blushing slightly.#
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
AREITHOUS
He seems a good enough man, but he is lacking in personality.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BUY
[Typical]
Interested in the highest quality gems?
{Display menu for buying obsidian, rubies, or diamonds}
[When he's in the restaurant]
Please, when I'm working - I don't keep my stock with me.
BUYING
{See "Buy"}
BYE
Be seeing you...
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CANACHUS
It was a shame when Canachus died, but Myus seems to have <take,taken> up the task quite well.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana has done a fine job ruling Kosha, and we all support them.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARIUS
He hasn't been around recently - I believe he is in Catamarca.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
It has been a while since Demodocus played around here.
[2]
Demodocus was performing here recently, though I don't know if he is still around.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
[Typical]
I am a gem merchant. Are you perhaps interested in @buying or @selling some gems?
[When he's in the restaurant]
I am a gem merchant. Please stop by my shop during business hours if you are interested.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fine place to live.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LAODICE
I worry about her, and her involvement with <Ariethous,Areithous>. I do not believe she is truly happy.
She says that it is what she wants, but her voice contains doubts.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
Elder Myus does a fine job ruling House Comana.
NAME
I am called Atreus, which is good, for that is my name.
NAXOS
He hasn't been around recently - I believe he is in Cademia.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELL
[Typical]
[[You have gems]]
Got any quality gems?
{Display menu for selling obsidian, rubies, or diamonds}
[[You have no gems]]
Sorry, you've got nothing I'm interested in.
[When he's in the restaurant]
Please, now is not the time for business, and I don't have money on me to pay you anyway.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Roasted Haunch']
The Roasted Haunch's front door is {Directions}.
[Judge Itanos]
Judge Itanos' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Myus of Comana]
Lord Myus is normally found in the Great Hall, {Directions}.
[Citizen Larisa's Quarters]
She hasn't been in town for a while now, but you can find her house {Directions}.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies at the far northern edge of the land, past Odemia.
[Odemia]
Odemia <,is> north of Catamarca and northeast of Cademia, along the eastern shore.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca <,is> northeast of here, across the gulf, but just follow the coast from Cademia.
[Cademia]
Cademia, north, up the shore.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the other side of the Titan's Spine Mountains - <take,taking> the road west from Cademia is the safest.
*GREETING
[Before getting Investigate Iron Mine task]
#You see a powerful miner, but his face belies a horror in his mind.#
Leave me alone - I don't want to talk about it!
[After getting Investigate Iron Mine task]
[[Initial]]
#You see a powerful miner, but his face belies a horror in his mind.#
Leave me alone - I don't want to talk about it!
Player: Excuse me, sir, but are you Atymnius? Thuria sent me to talk to you...
#He looks you up and down, pausing a second.#
Atymnius: Yeah, that's me. I already gave my @story to her though...
[[Typical]]
#You see a powerful miner, but his face belies a horror in his mind.#
I've told you what I know - what else can I do for you?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Excuse me?
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
AMPHIDAMAS
Amphidamas is the foreman here at the mine.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis owns the mine.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
ATYMNIUS
What?
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Goodbye, and be careful.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
ERECHTHEUS
He's a miner here.
EURYBATES
Eurybates is our cook and hunter.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GHOST
{See "Story"}
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
This mine is the only good source of pure iron in the land.
JOB
I was a miner down in the Attis iron mine - don't know if I'll go back...
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LYCURGUS
He's a miner here.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
This mine is the only good source of pure iron in the land.
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
My name is Atymnius, but I thought I already told you that.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
RHESUS
He's a miner here.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STORY
[Initial]
I already told Thuria, but I suppose I could tell it one more time - I don't much like thinking about it.
Anyway, I was working deep, extending the tunnels. It's hard work, but I like it better than shuffling through dirt.
So, as I was saying, I'm in the deep back part of the tunnels, and <sudden,suddenly> I feel the earth start to move.
Nothing worse than a cave-in, so I run back to the older tunnels as fast as I can, dodging some large rocks as I go.
But then one of them hit me on the head, and I'm out - don't know how long, but my torch burned out.
I had a strange dream, <to,too> - something about sorrow and loss, only more intense than a man should ever feel.
Anyway, I come to, and manage to strike up one of my spare torches. Always carry spare torches that <,you> hope you never need.
I look, expecting to be trapped, but no, just some large rocks disturbed in the new tunnel.
Not that you can always tell, mind you, since a rough tunnel can look like it's been <collapse,collapsed>, and that's normal.
Anyway, I looked to see how much work I lost - and turns out not only was it in pretty good shape, but there's this opening.
This is pretty good normally, since a small cave pocket can save weeks of digging.
So just when I think my luck has changed - not only did I survive the cave-in, but I'm ahead. I climb down the opening.
And there I saw it. All sort of white and glowing in the torchlight, sitting on a rock.
Never seen anything like it - it just turns to me, with its dead eyes, and says something I don't understand.
Didn't know that the dead spoke a different language, but there's lots I don't know.
This was too much for me - seeing the agony on its face. A tortured soul, it was, I know now.
I nearly dropped my torch fleeing - it was too much for me.
#He buries his head in his hands and sobs a bit, his shoulders shaking.#
Please - give me a minute to pull myself together...
{Conversation Ends}
[Typical]
I told you before, I don't like thinking about that...
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THAMYRIS
He's a miner here.
THURIA
She's the head of House Attis, which owns this mine.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
{See "*Unknown"}
*GREETING
#You see a powerful and stoic looking man.#
What is your business?
*UNKNOWN
I keep my opinions to myself.
BYE
Goodbye.
{Conversation Ends}
COIN
{See "Oboloi"}
JOB
I am the official minter of coinage.
MINT
I take iron and forge it into oboloi.
MIRROR
Yeah, I have to get that fixed one of these days.
NAME
Autonous.
OBOLOI
I have made every single obol for the past twelve years.
TWELVE
Twelve years may seem like a long time for you, but I fully expect to still be at this in another twelve years.
WHERE IS...
{See "*Unknown"}
YEARS
{See "Twelve"}
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see an out of shape older man, seeming to be out of breath.#
[After murder]
[[Before bringing Dryas]]
#You see an out of shape older man, seeming to be out of breath.#
You've come to talk to me about the @murder of @Opheltius?
[[Bringing Dryas]]
[[[Naxos is present]]]
#You see an out of shape older man, seeming to be out of breath.#
You've come to talk to me about the @murder of @Opheltius?
Player: Yes, your Honor, and I brought a witness.
Berossus: A witness? That waif there?
Dryas: Yes, your Honor. I am Dryas - I am employed by the Ratcatcher's Guild, and I saw something that proves that Halos is innocent.
Berossus: Hm, very interesting. Do go on.
Naxos: Your Honor, with all due respect, but he is but a child. Can you really trust his testimony? He's a Ratcatcher sewer-rat!
Berossus: Naxos, do you doubt my judgement or abilities? <Trues,Truth> knows no age or profession. We will hear him out.
Naxos: Yes, your Honor. I am sorry.
Berossus: Please continue.
Dryas: Well, I was on my way to visit Halos on Guild business, when I saw Cybele enter his shop - she didn't see me.
I saw her wave her hand and Halos collapsed, like he fainted or something.
This may seem hard to believe, but then Cybele kind of wavered and then suddenly she was <Halso,Halos>.
There were two of them there. The fake Halos then leaves the shop - I guess to go kill Opheltius then.
Naxos: That is unbelievable!
Berossus: Naxos! That will be enough!
Well, young man, you tell the Truth, at least so far as you know it. You are leaving out some minor details not <germaine,germane> to the case, but you tell the truth.
I've never seen anything like this, but since all parties concerned have been truthful we have two options.
Either somebody is <lieing,lying>, which goes contrary to the very fabrics of our judicial system, which is quite disturbing.
Or equally disturbing, something with the power to change shape killed Opheltius and tried to frame Halos.
By all our laws and honor, we must rule that the second case is true. Halos must be released.
Naxos: A shapechanger! That is ridiculous!
Berossus: No Naxos, not ridiculous, but very disturbing. None the less, that is my ruling.
Thank you young man. With your testimony, Halos is now free.
Dryas: Yes, and I will now return to the Guild.
Berossus: I would thank you for solving this matter, but in truth, the result worries me to no end.
A shapeshifter - is it a single being, or perhaps a whole race, walking <unknow,unknown> amongst us.
Player: Stentor, former majordomo of Itanos, claimed that something took the shape of his former friend, Pelagon.
Naxos: That drunk! I've known Pelagon all my life, and he's no shape changer! Please, your honor, this is enough!
Berossus: Well, Naxos, I'll grant you that this seems far fetched, to say the least.
Perhaps you should seek out Stentor and see if anymore can be learned about this matter.
It all seems a bit unlikely that the ravings of a madman would have any bearing on our current situation.
Still, all leads must be investigated. I've got my hands full with the current situation - would you interview Stentor?
[[[[You have not interviewed Stentor]]]]
Player: Certainly, my lord.
Berossus: Good - report back when you know more...
[[[[You have interviewed Stentor]]]]
[[[[[Naxos is present]]]]]
Player: Actually, I already have, my lord. And you won't believe what he told me.
Berossus: I'm listening.
Player: Stentor claimed to have seen Pelagon in Cademia just before Opheltius' murder.
Naxos: This is quite enough! I won't stand by while a trusted servant is slandered by a drunk!
Berossus: That is enough from you Naxos!
If Stentor were of sound mind, this would be one thing, but unfortunately...
[[[[[Naxos is not present]]]]]
Player: Actually, I already have, my lord. And you won't believe what he told me.
Berossus: I'm listening.
Player: Stentor claimed to have seen Pelagon in Cademia just before Opheltius' murder.
Berossus: Very interesting. Did he <truely,truly> see Pelagon, or was it just his madness?
If Stentor were of sound mind, this would be one thing, but unfortunately...
[[[Naxos is not present]]]
#You see an out of shape older man, seeming to be out of breath.#
You've come to talk to me about the @murder of @Opheltius?
Player: Yes, your Honor, and I brought a witness.
Berossus: A witness? That waif there?
Dryas: Yes, your Honor. I am Dryas - I am employed by the Ratcatcher's Guild, and I saw something that proves that Halos is innocent.
Berossus: Hm, very interesting. Do go on.
Please continue.
Dryas: Well, I was on my way to visit Halos on Guild business, when I saw Cybele enter his shop - she didn't see me.
I saw her wave her hand and Halos collapsed, like he fainted or something.
This may seem hard to believe, but then Cybele kind of wavered and then suddenly she was <Halso,Halos>.
There were two of them there. The fake Halos then leaves the shop - I guess to go kill Opheltius then.
Berossus: Well, young man, you tell the Truth, at least so far as you know it. You are leaving out some minor details not <germaine,germane> to the case, but you tell the truth.
I've never seen anything like this, but since all parties concerned have been truthful we have two options.
Either somebody is <lieing,lying>, which goes contrary to the very fabrics of our judicial system, which is quite disturbing.
Or equally disturbing, something with the power to change shape killed Opheltius and tried to frame Halos.
By all our laws and honor, we must rule that the second case is true. Halos must be released.
Thank you young man. With your testimony, Halos is now free.
Dryas: Yes, and I will now return to the Guild.
Berossus: I would thank you for solving this matter, but in truth, the result worries me to no end.
A shapeshifter - is it a single being, or perhaps a whole race, walking <unknow,unknown> amongst us.
Player: Stentor, former majordomo of Itanos, claimed that something took the shape of his former friend, Pelagon.
Berossus: I had heard that it was some form of <madnes,madness> or <drunkness,drunkenness>. Be that as it may, however...
Perhaps this Stentor is worth seeking out, and see if you can learn anymore about this matter.
It all seems a bit unlikely that the ravings of a madman would have any bearing on our current situation.
Still, all leads must be investigated. I've got my hands full with the current situation - would you interview Stentor?
[[[[You have not interviewed Stentor]]]]
Player: Certainly, my lord.
Berossus: Good - report back when you know more...
[[[[You have interviewed Stentor]]]]
[[[[[Naxos is present]]]]]
Player: Actually, I already have, my lord. And you won't believe what he told me.
Berossus: I'm listening.
Player: Stentor claimed to have seen Pelagon in Cademia just before Opheltius' murder.
Naxos: This is quite enough! I won't stand by while a trusted servant is slandered by a drunk!
Berossus: That is enough from you Naxos!
If Stentor were of sound mind, this would be one thing, but unfortunately...
[[[[[Naxos is not present]]]]]
Player: Actually, I already have, my lord. And you won't believe what he told me.
Berossus: I'm listening.
Player: Stentor claimed to have seen Pelagon in Cademia just before Opheltius' murder.
Berossus: Very interesting. Did he <truely,truly> see Pelagon, or was it just his madness?
If Stentor were of sound mind, this would be one thing, but unfortunately...
[[After interviewing Stentor]]
[[[Naxos is present]]]
#You see an out of shape older man, seeming to be out of breath.#
Have you talked to Stentor?
Player: Yes, my lord. And you won't believe what he told me.
Berossus: I'm listening.
Player: Stentor claimed to have seen Pelagon in Cademia just before Opheltius' murder.
Naxos: This is quite enough! I won't stand by while a trusted servant is slandered by a drunk!
Berossus: That is enough from you Naxos!
If Stentor were of sound mind, this would be one thing, but unfortunately...
[[[Naxos is not present]]]
#You see an out of shape older man, seeming to be out of breath.#
Have you talked to Stentor?
Player: Yes, my lord. And you won't believe what he told me.
Berossus: I'm listening.
Player: Stentor claimed to have seen Pelagon in Cademia just before Opheltius' murder.
Berossus: Very interesting. Did he <truely,truly> see Pelagon, or was it just his madness?
If Stentor were of sound mind, this would be one thing, but unfortunately...
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Sorry.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
As a Judge, I obviously am closer to the situation than the rest of the citizens, and I'm worried.
I don't know what we will do if he falls - the times are perilous indeed.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Yes, you were saying?
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Farewell.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
COUNCIL
When there are matters of city law, we run the Council meeting, ensuring that it is fair to all Houses present.
We also have the power to veto any law we feel isn't in the best interest of the land.
Of course, a House can always appeal to Alaric, but the few times that has <happens,happened>, he has always agreed with our reasoning.
With Alaric's <weaking,weakening>, however, this system may have some problems in the future.
CRIME
{See "Murder"}
CYBELE
[After the murder]
Cybele is a good girl. Hard to believe she is involved with this in anyway.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DISPUTES
We are impartial third parties that use our magical powers to get to the heart of disputes between citizens.
Since a citizen can not lie to us, and we have no political family ties except to Alaric, we are well suited for this task.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
DUTIES
{See "Duty"}
DUTY
The duties of a Judge are numerous, including settling @disputes, running @Council, establishing House @popularity, and the like.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder]
Halos might be a bit of a rogue, but he's not the type to be a murderer.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I've got the unfortunate job of trying to be the @Judge in Cademia.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
Being the Judge didn't use to be such a problem, despite our many @duties, but as of late...
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
[After the murder, before solving it]
This crime puzzles me - with mine own eyes I saw @Halos kill @Opheltius.
He came storming into Council, shouting that Opheltius had raped @Cybele.
Next thing I know, he stabs Opheltius and manages to run off in the confusion.
Opheltius died, despite my attempts to heal him.
We found @Halos in his office, seemingly asleep.
But when I questioned him, he remembers none of it, and the Truth Spell says he is truthful.
We never found the murder @weapon either, so we can't do anything with that.
And to top it off, Cybele is fine - she never went to tell, and she certainly wasn't raped by Opheltius.
I can't imagine that Cybele would do anything to frame or harm House Nicander - they are allies.
And as for Halos, he's an old family friend of theirs. It just makes no sense.
We all saw him kill Opheltius, but all my training also says he's telling the truth.
Can I not trust my own eyes? Can I not trust my training? It is a no win situation.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
[After solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Berossus.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PELAGON
[Before solving murder]
I think he is the majordomo of House Comana.
[After solving murder]
Well, despite the claims of Stentor, he is still above reproach.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
POPULARITY
It is the Judge's duty to ensure that the voting power of the Houses is directly related to the popularity of the House with citizens of the city.
Normally, this is done yearly, through elections (and since I can detect people <lieing,lying> to me, there is very little chance for fraud).
However, a House can call for special elections, if the Judge deems the reason sound, such as change in House leadership.
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SERVICE
{See "Duty"}
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STENTOR
[Before solving murder]
I believe he was Itanos' majordomo - he lives somewhere here in Cademia now.
It is a sad story - but such happens when one drinks too much.
[After solving murder]
I don't know what to think about him - he may be mad, but he may be on to something.
Still, Pelagon is above reproach.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WEAPON
[After asking you to find murder weapon]
Perhaps if we could find the murder weapon, some truth could be discerned.
[Typical]
Sorry - I'm not much for weapons.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a dour faced older man.#
Yes?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't engage in idle gossip with strangers.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
We are House Attis.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is no longer of importance.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
I will return to my work now.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
With the support of House Strymon and Dodona, we are still the most powerful House in Cademia...
...despite what supporters of House Comana may say.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is a house of <villany,villainy> and deceit.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYBELE
She was a bit of a troublemaker growing up, but she has since matured...
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is an honorable House, though a bit pedestrian.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
He and that crowd he runs with can not be trusted.
[After the murder, before solving it]
That <villian,villain> kills Opheltius, and then tries to blame our Cybele - this is an outrage!
[After solving the murder]
He may have been found innocent, but he is still a <villian,villain>.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
The iron mine has proved to be quite useful for House Attis.
JOB
I am a servant of House Attis.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MALIS
I like to think of young Malis as the son we never had.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
[After the murder, before solving it]
That <villian,villain> kills Opheltius, and then tries to blame our Cybele - this is an outrage!
[After solving the murder]
A shapeshifter - we just can't believe that!
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
My name is Bias.
NICANDER
House Nicander is a valuable ally of ours.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
He is the representative of House Nicander we deal with.
[After the murder, before solving it]
He was murdered in cold blood by that Halos of Strymon! This is an outrage!
[After solving the murder]
Accepting his death is hard - he was a good friend of the family.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon has all it can do to retain control of Catamarca.
THETIS
I met and married Thetis while working here.
THURIA
I have worked for Matron Thuria since I was a <man girl,young man>.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
WIFE
{See "Thetis"}
*GREETING
[Before learning his name]
#You see a pudgy, round-faced man.#
What can I do for you?
[After learning his name]
#You see a pudgy, round-faced man.#
Ah, good to see you again!
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Sorry, you'll have to ask another.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BORUS
I'm not deaf, you know.
BRISEIS
My lovely Briseis and I are partners.
BYE
[Before mentioning Glaucus]
Take care!
{Conversation Ends}
[After mentioning Glaucus]
Take care - and tell us if you find out anything.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GLAUCUS
[Before talking to Glaucus]
Glaucus is a good man, but his wine is second rate, if you ask me.
[After talking to Glaucus]
[[Initial]]
Glaucus is a good man, but his wine is second rate, if you ask me. % This shows too briefly to be read in-game.%
Player: Then you haven't heard?
Borus: Heard what?
[[[Briseis is present]]]
Player: His entire inventory, including this <years,year's> must, all turned sour.
Borus: You hear that Bri?
Briseis: Of course I heard it - I'm standing right here. Did they find out how it happened?
Player: No, nothing yet.
Borus: I sure hope whatever it is doesn't spread, it would be a disaster!
Next time you see him, tell him that if there is any way I can help to let me know.
And keep us up to date if you find out anything, won't you?
[[[Briseis is not present]]]
Player: His entire inventory, including this <years,year's> must, all turned sour.
Borus: That's impossible! How did it happen?
Player: No, nothing yet.
Borus: I sure hope whatever it is doesn't spread, it would be a disaster!
Next time you see him, tell him that if there is any way I can help to let me know.
And keep us up to date if you find out anything, won't you?
[[Tyical]]
It's a true shame what happened. I just hope it doesn't happen here.
Let us know if you discover anything.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
[Briseis is present]
I run Southland Vineyard.
Briseis: You do not. You may make the wine, but I run this place.
Borus: Ah, yes. As my wife points out, I'm just the winemaker - she runs all the details.
[Briseis is not present]
I run Southland Vineyard.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm Borus, the Winemaker.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
NORTH SHORE VINEYARD
{See "Glaucus"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WINE
Southland Vineyard makes the finest wine available.
*GREETING
[Before learning her name]
#You see a pudgy, round faced woman.#
Welcome to the Southland Vineyard.
[After learning her name]
#You see a pudgy, round faced woman.#
Ah, welcome back!
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Sorry, perhaps Borus might be able to help.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BORUS
Borus is a master winemaker, and a good husband as well.
BYE
Take care young {man/lady}.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CONTRACT
I can't contract out any of my stores since house Comana ordered it all out.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GLAUCUS
[Before discussing him with Borus while she's present]
Glaucus, fine man, but he doesn't hold a candle to Borus in winemaking.
[After discussing him with Borus while she's present]
I was saddened by your news - hopefully we'll be OK, especially with the big @order.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
With my husband Borus, I run the Southland Vineyard.
Actually, I do most of the running, and he focuses on the wine.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm Briseis.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
NORTH SHORE VINEYARD
{See "Glaucus"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
ORDER
[Before discussing Glaucus]
House Comana recently ordered nearly all of our available stock, which is great for us.
[After discussing Glaucus]
House Comana recently ordered nearly all of our available stock, which is great for us.
Of course, with the problems Glaucus had, it might turn into some very smart speculation.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SOUR
You'll have to talk to Borus about that - he's the winemaker.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WINE
{See "Borus"}
*GREETING
[Initial]
#You see a <king,kind> looking elderly man, with a <surene,serene> expression.#
I am Bryaxis, and you are?
{Enter Text}
Please to meet you, {Display Text}.
[Typical]
#You see a <king,kind> looking elderly man, with a <surene,serene> expression.#
Ah, good to see you again, {Player name}.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Perhaps another can help on that.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Yes?
BYE
Please stop back again later!
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[Typical]
Demodocus is one of my best friends, and a master of the lyre.
[Demodocus is present]
Demodocus is one of my best friends, and a master of the lyre.
Demodocus: Perhaps master is a bit too much, good friend.
[He's in town but not present]
Demodocus is one of my best friends, and a master of the lyre.
He's actually in town currently.
[He left Cademia recently]
Demodocus is one of my best friends, and a master of the lyre.
He just recently left Cademia, I believe he was going to Kosha.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I am a Master Mage - I am researching the connection between @music and magic.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
LOCK
It appears like an ordinary lock, except you have to play a specific @tune to open it.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
Music is magic, or at least so I say.
Seriously though, I've been working on integrating music into magic, though I've only had one @success so far.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Master Bryaxis.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SELL
I haven't made any in years. The last one I sold was Myus of House Kosha, who was going to give to his now late father as a present.
Even got my friend, the famous bard @Demodocus, to encode the opening tune.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
SUCCESS
It is a special music recognition spell. Sort of an accident, really, but it is <usefull,useful> when combined with something like a lock.
Basically, it allows one to create a @lock that you open by playing a certain tune.
There were some problems, however. The biggest problem was that you needed to play the exact tune with a specific instrument.
However, despite those problems, I still managed to @sell a few.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TUNE
It can be anything of a few notes - something simple, perhaps <ones,one's> favorite song.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a very serious looking guard.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I am just a guard, and not permitted to speak of such.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Goodbye, stranger.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I guard the citizens of Cademia.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a very serious looking guard.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm just a guard, I'm not permitted to speak of such.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANDROMACHE
Hapmonides and Andromache were servants of House Strymon.
Unfortunately, they didn't survive the Plague.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
Goodbye, stranger.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CITADEL
The Citadel was once a stronghold of the Tyrants, sort of a summer home away from Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just here the other day. Perhaps Parium knows where he is off to...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HAPMONIDES
{See "Andromache"}
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I guard the citizens of Catamarca.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PLAGUE
[Before curing]
Many are sick, some have died.
[After curing]
That was a close one, wasn't it.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The Green Goat]
The Green Goat's front door is {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
House Strymon is {Directions}.
[Sardis of House Atussa]
Sardis, of House Atussa, lives and works {Directions}.
[Darius of House Comana]
Darius, of House Comana, is currently staying {Directions}.
[Judge Metopes]
Metopes lives in the Citadel, in the southern edge of town, overlooking the sea.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall north <east,west> through the forest beyond Odemia.
[Odemia]
<Catamarca,Odemia> lies north up the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies west along the coast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 9 "Where is..." fields for Catamarca, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before Palaestra sends you]
#You see a nervous, unkempt, young man.#
Look - I'm very busy, and you wouldn't understand what I'm doing <anway,anyway>, so go away!
{Conversation Ends}
[After Palaestra sends you]
[[Initial]]
#You see a nervous, unkempt, young man.#
Look - I'm very busy, and you wouldn't understand what I'm doing <anway,anyway>, so go away!
Player: Are you Charax?
Charax: Yes I am - why?
Player: Palaestra said I could find you here.
[[[You don't know alchemy]]]
Charax: Prove it - do you know alchemy?
Player: No, I don't. % Charax mistakenly says this line in-game.%
Charax: Then you wouldn't understand - please leave me in peace.
{Conversation Ends}
[[[You do know alchemy]]]
Charax: Prove it - do you know alchemy?
Player: Yes - <it,I> was taught by Palaestra herself!
Charax: Hm, very well, make it quick - what can I do for you?
[[Typical]]
#You see a nervous, unkempt, young man.#
You know I'm not fond of interruptions, but what can I do for you?
[[Giving him the Timeflux Book]]
#You see a nervous, unkempt, young man.#
Ah, you found the book on Timeflux!
#Charax takes the book from you.#
Hm, let me study this for a while - why don't you come back in a couple of days.
This matter may seem trivial, but there could be much related to this matter that is yet to be ferreted out.
#Charax turns away leafing through the book.#
[[After giving him the Timeflux Book]]
[[[Initial]]]
#You see a nervous, unkempt, young man.#
I've made progress, and I've got a possible solution, though it might not work.
It involves extracting Sea based polarity, which should revert the Timeflux based changes.
However, I need a bit of rare deep-sea kelp, and something else that will re-assert Earth polarity, but I'm not sure on that one yet.
[[[[You don't have the kelp]]]]
Perhaps if you could try to track that down while I continue my research... Come back when you find some, <thank,thanks>.
[[[[You do have the kelp]]]]
#You hold up the kelp you found.#
Player: Kelp like this?
Charax: <Execellent,Excellent>! That looks perfect. Thanks.
#Charax takes the kelp.#
Now I just need to resolve the Earth polarity reagent...
[[[You haven't given him the kelp]]]
[[[[Typical]]]]
#You see a nervous, unkempt, young man.#
Any luck finding the rare deep-sea kelp?
Player: No, not yet.
Charax: Well, return when you make progress.
[[[[Giving it to him]]]]
#You see a nervous, unkempt, young man.#
Any luck finding the rare deep-sea kelp?
#You hold up the kelp you found.#
Player: Kelp like this?
Charax: <Execellent,Excellent>! That looks perfect. Thanks.
#Charax takes the kelp.#
Now I just need to resolve the Earth polarity reagent...
[[[You have given him the kelp]]]
[[[[Before giving him the mushroom]]]]
#You see a nervous, unkempt, young man.#
I'm still working out the Earth polarity reagent - come back later.
[[[[Giving him the mushroom]]]]
Player: Have you figured out the Earth polarity reagent yet?
Charax: I've made some progress, but more a matter of <elimating,eliminating> possibilities.
Player: I was given this mushroom by the leader of the Seldane, and I thought they might be what you were looking for.
#You hand Charax the spores given <,to> you by Sabinate.#
#Charax loads up the distiller with mushroom and the kelp.#
#Charax has a very puzzled look on his face.#
Charax: Something is wrong - it isn't distilling anything - it seems to have captured the <essense,essence>, but...
Perhaps <I'm,its> not strong enough, I don't know. It is definitely fully charged, but it almost seems stuck, or blocked.
It is as if it isn't supposed to make a potion at all - more of a neutralizing system.
I'm betting that if one were to use it on something, it could remove the Sea polarity <essense,essence> and <neutralizing,neutralize> it with the Earth polarity.
Unfortunately, that won't help the wine - you can't move a distiller without spilling it.
[[[[After giving him the mushroom]]]]
#You see a nervous, unkempt, young man.#
I must study what happened with the distiller - please give me some time alone.
[[[Alternative]]]
#You see a nervous, unkempt, young man.#
I'm making progress, but it is slow and not quite working the way I expected. It is quite <facinating,fascinating>, actually - there are underlying field properties of the Sea, Time and Change.
And since Alchemy is based on Change, well, you can <image,imagine> that this is quite <facinating,fascinating> indeed.
Give me some more time on this - I must thank you for <bring,bringing> up such a <facinating,fascinating> issue... % This alternative sequence is not available in-game, only the data files. It seems likely this was intended to be said during the couple days Charax asked you to wait while he studied the Timeflux Book.%
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I can't help you - please stop wasting my time.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
Alchemy is the art of making potions - but I <though,thought> you said you were taught by @Palaestra?
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Don't think me rude, but please leave me <along,alone> with my studies.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I am a Freemage, studying @Alchemy
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Charax - I thought you said you knew that?
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
I have nothing but respect for her - she's quite a teacher!
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WINE
Why yes, I do make wine - kind of hard to get it out here at times.
My favourite is North Shore Red, but I make a passable drink.
Player: Haven't you heard? Something went wrong and all his stores went bad - and his must as well!
Charax: No! It can't be! Any idea what happened?
Player: Not really - I was hoping you might be able to help.
Charax: No - once wine goes sour, there is no way to reverse the process.
Player: What could cause it though?
Charax: Time is the only thing that I know that will make wine go sour.
But must can't turn sour without first becoming wine - and that takes time as well.
Player: What about magic or alchemy?
Charax: You obviously didn't learn much from Palaestra.
I suppose that some sort of spell could have altered the timeflux...
I don't know of anybody short of Alaric that could hope to pull something like that off though.
Though I remember once seeing a book on that at the Magisterium.
Perhaps you should go ask Selinus about it - he knows every book in the Magisterium.
If you manage to find it, if you bring it here, I'll see what I can figure out...
*GREETING
#You see a stressed female student.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't know about that.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
Alcyone is another student.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Good bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CLYTEMNESTRA
Yes?
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
Danae is another student.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is Semele's older brother - she is always bragging about him.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
Rumor has it that there are golems in the @tunnels hidden below Pnyx.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I'm a student - I've been specializing in Rune Magic.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Headmaster Lindus seems like a decent enough person.
LYCAON
Lycaon is another student.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
Menelaus is another student.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm called Clytemnestra.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Master Palaestra isn't the friendliest, but she knows her stuff.
PASSWORD
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
PEISANDER
Peisander is another student - just started a month or so back.
PELEUS
Peleus is another student.
PHERES
Master Pheres is one of the best instructors - probably from teaching healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Protesilaus is another student.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Librarian Selinus has probably been here since it was founded.
SEMELE
Semele is another student.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THRASYMEDES
Thrasymedes is another student.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
TROS
Master Tros is probably the most boring instructor here.
TUNNELS
Ever seen that magically locked door along the outer southern edge of Pnyx?
Well, depending on what rumor you believe, they lead to either hidden treasures that the Mages have collected.
Or to some sort of <prision,prison> where all the failures of their experiments are kept, and it is swarming with golems.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
CRITO
{See "Inn"}
*GREETING
[Initial greeting with Aethon present]
Balius! You owe me 20 oboloi on your tab!
Aethon: I'm sorry, but you must have me confused with somebody else.
Crito: I don't think so.
And you must be with this scoundrel. Settle up the tab or get out.
You going to pay the 20 oboloi tab for your friend?
[[Yes]]
[[[You can afford it]]]
That's better! Now, what can I do for you?
[[[You can't afford it]]]
You don't even have that much on you.
The door is over there. Use it.
[[No]]
Get gone with you then!
[If Aethon's tab is unpaid]
You going to pay the 20 oboloi tab for your friend?
[[Yes]]
[[[You can afford it]]]
That's better! Now, what can I do for you?
[[[You can't afford it]]]
You don't even have that much on you.
The door is over there. Use it.
[[No]]
Get gone with you then!
[After paying for a room but not eating]
Hungry for that meal I promised?
[[Yes]]
#Crito serves you a fine meal of cheese, bread, and meat.#
#You eat until you are stuffed.#
[[No]]
Don't forget!
[After asking you to speak with Hebe]
Did you talk to Hebe about me?
[[You haven't spoken with Hebe]]
Player: I haven't had a chance yet.
Crito: I understand - you must be very busy.
[[You have spoken with Hebe]]
Player: Yes, unfortunately she has unresolved feelings for Antenor.
Crito: Hm, I figured as much, but I <though,thought> maybe... well, thanks for the effort.
*PLAY
I roll a {Number} and you roll a {Number}.
[Numbers equal]
You've got a match, and so you win 2 oboloi!
[Numbers are not equal]
I then roll a {Number}.
[[Bartender wins]]
Unfortunately, that means I win. You are now down to {Player's oboloi count}.
Play again?
[[[No]]]
Very well.
[[[Yes]]]
All right - let's go.
{See "*Play"}
[[Player wins]]
Ah - a winner. You win {2 to 4 oboloi}, which brings you up to {Player's oboloi count}.
Play again?
[[[No]]]
Very well.
[[[Yes]]]
All right - let's go.
{See "*Play"}
[[Tie]]
That was a push, so we play again...
{See "*Play"}
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm afraid I can't say.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
APIS
My cousin Apis runs the <Two-Taled,Two-Tailed> Rat in Cademia.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BALIUS
He's a scoundrel, that's for sure.
BORUS
Borus and his wife Briseis run the Southland Vineyard. It is pretty much due south of Cademia.
BRISEIS
{See "Borus"}
BUY
{See "Food"}
BUYING
{See "Food"}
BYE
Please come back.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRITO
{See "Inn"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARES
Cousin Dares runs <Dares,Dares'> Eatery, one of the finest eating establishments in Cademia.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
He doesn't get to this area often, but we enjoy it when he stops by.
[2]
He recently finished playing here - mentioned going to Catamarca, probably to play at the Green Goat.
DICE
Do you need instructions?
[No]
Ah, we've got an expert here!
[[You have no oboloi]]
Sorry, looks like you're broke. Better luck next time. % It's supposed to say "I'm sorry, but we don't give credit here - come back when you've got the oboloi."%
[[You have oboloi]]
{See "*Play"}
[Yes]
It's very simple - we've got three dice. My two are black and your one is white. I throw out the first one, and then you throw your one die. If they match, you win 2 to 1.
If they don't match, I roll my second die. If your white die is 'trapped' between my two black dice, I win. By trapped, I mean if the number on your die is between my two - this includes equalling my second die.
For every point higher or lower than my highest or lowest die is, that's how much you win. For example, if I roll a 5 and a 6, then if you had rolled a 1, you'd get 4 to 1!
We have a special rule - if your payback were 1 to 1, it just means we automatically play again = no need to redo your bet or anything.
Sound like fun?
[[Yes]]
[[[You have no oboloi]]]
Sorry, looks like you're broke. Better luck next time.
[[[You have oboloi]]]
Good - let's get on with it then.
{See "*Play"}
[[No]]
Well, perhaps another time then.
DIOMEDE
Diomede is the wife of my cousin Dares.
DODONA
House Dodona happens to run the finest inns and taverns in Cythera.
DRINK
A round of drinks is {1 obol per person in party} oboloi.
What do you say?
[No]
Another time then.
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
You seem a bit short - sorry, but no credit.
[[You can afford it]]
[[[1]]]
A traveller was by here a month ago or so, claimed to have seen some sort of white ghost in the woods.
[[[2]]]
House Attis has been having some problems with their iron mine.
[[[3]]]
I've heard that House Comana has made some investments in wine stocks - hopefully the price doesn't go up.
[[[4]]]
I've heard that there are a bunch of tunnels under the Magisterium in Pnyx, dug by the mages to keep their failed experiments in.
[[[5]]]
I've heard there's a problem with people getting sick in Catamarca.
[[[6]]]
It's amazing the things you can overhear while crawling through the sewers looking for rats...
[[[7]]]
It's kind of strange, but you can really smell the sea indoors in the Comana Manorhouse.
[[[8]]]
Our delivery of wine from the North Shore Vineyard is running late - I hope I don't run low.
[[[9]]]
Perhaps if you get to Cademia, you could check up on how Stentor is. I was worried about him when he left - he was a good customer.
[[[10]]]
Some guy the other day was talking about how he once saw a Mage walk through a wall - and it wasn't even like there was some sort of secret door or nothing.
[[[11]]]
Some have whispered that the Comana boys had something to do with the death of their father.
[[[12]]]
Some old miner staying at House Attis was here the other night claiming he'd seen some sort of ghost!
[[[13]]]
Some people aren't very fond of Darius - especially Mantinea, but he's always been polite to me.
[[[14]]]
That murder in the council chambers has the town in an uproar.
[[[15]]]
There was a drunk in here the other night, claimed to know the location of the Second Tyrant's Tomb - and would tell anybody, for a price, of course.
[[[16]]]
They say that a bunch of those old ruins were found down in a swamp to the south.
[[[17]]]
This plague really has hurt business.
[[[18]]]
With all the unrest going on, it seems that our underlying political system is failing.
[[[19 and you are alone]]]
You seem to be on a difficult journey, my friend. Perhaps you should ask others to @join you in your quest.
[[[20]]]
You'd better be careful if you're going to roam around in the old part of the city after dark - all those dark and twisty alleys...
FOOD
[You have no oboloi]
You haven't got a single obol on you, why are you wasting my time?
[You have oboloi]
What are your interests? {Display menu for buying cheese, bread, fish, or ribs}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GLAUCUS
Glaucus runs the North Shore Vineyard. It lies on the road between Cademia and Catamarca.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HEBE
[Initial]
She is quite the woman - I wish I knew how she felt about me - perhaps you could ask her?
[Typical]
[[Before asking Hebe about him]]
You will ask her about me, won't you?
[[After asking Hebe about him]]
Perhaps if I gave her some space she might be able to resolve her feelings...
HELEN
My cousin Helen runs the Study Hall in Pnyx.
INN
Yes - are you interested in a @room, a game of @dice, or perhaps some @food, or perhaps an entire @meal, or just a @drink and some conversation?
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I run this @inn.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MEAL
[You haven't paid for a room]
Meals are 4 oboloi a person. Interested?
[[No]]
You don't know what you're missing...
[[Yes]]
[[[You can't afford it]]]
Sorry, no credit.
[[[You can afford it]]]
#Crito serves you a fine meal of cheese, bread, and meat.#
#You eat until you are stuffed.#
[You have paid for a room but have not eaten]
#Crito serves you a fine meal of cheese, bread, and meat.#
#You eat until you are stuffed.#
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm <you,your> humble host, Crito.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
NIOBE
Niobe is the daughter of my cousin Helen and her husband Paris.
NORTH SHORE VINEYARD
{See "Glaucus"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PARIUM
My cousin Parium runs the Green Goat Tavern and Inn in Catamarca - fine place. % The general Dodona prompt "Paris" is not accessible due to matching the beginning of "Parium". The response is "Paris is married to my cousin Helen."%
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
ROOM
A room for the night, with one of my finest meals to boot, will run 12 oboloi {6 oboloi per person in party} for the lot of you.
Interested?
[No]
Perhaps some other time.
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
Perhaps you'd better recount your change first.
[[You can afford it]]
Enjoy your stay. You can have your @meal either now or later.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SOUTHLAND VINEYARD
{See "Borus"}
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
VINEYARD
There are two major vineyards, the Southland Vineyard, and the North Shore Vineyard. % In the game, this prompt is only available through "Vinyard".%
VINYARD
{See "Vineyard"}
WHERE IS...
[House Nicander]
House Nicander is {Directions}.
[Judge Sacas]
Judge Sacas' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Milcom the Blacksmith]
Milcom's smithy is {Directions}.
[Ake the Weaver]
Ake the weaver's workshop is {Directions}.
[Hebe the Threadmaker]
Hebe the threadmaker lives {Directions}.
[Thersites, Captain of the Guard]
Thersites, the captain of the guard, lives {Directions} but is often on patrol, or meeting with Judge Sacas {Directions}.
[Tlepolemus the Fisherman]
Tlepolemus lives {Directions}, but is usually fishing outside of town.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies through the forest along the road northwest out of town.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies south down the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies down the road southwest from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
WINE
We serve both vintages from the North Shore Vineyard, as well as the Southland Vineyard.
Unfortunately, our shipment from the North Shore Vineyard is running a bit late.
*GREETING
[Before the murder]
[[You haven't met her]]
#You see a beautiful young woman.#
Good {morning/evening}, citizen.
[[You have met her]]
#You see a beautiful young woman.#
Greetings again, {goodsir/goodma'am}.
[After the murder]
[[You haven't met her]]
#You see a beautiful young woman with lines of strain showing on her face.#
Good {morning/evening}, citizen.
[[You have met her]]
#You see a beautiful young woman with lines of strain showing on her face.#
Greetings again, {goodsir/goodma'am}.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Excuse me?
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
We are House Attis.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is no longer of importance.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Goodbye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
With the support of House Strymon and Dodona, we are still the most powerful House in Cademia...
...despite what supporters of House Comana may say.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is a house of <villany,villainy> and deceit.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYBELE
{See "Name"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is an honorable House, though a bit pedestrian.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
While our families are not friends, he is an honorable man.
[After the murder, before solving it]
I never went to Halos, and certainly not to tell him anything about Opheltius.
[After solving the murder]
I am so sad about what happened, though at least Halos was found innocent.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
The iron mine has proved to be quite useful for House Attis.
JOB
Really, I'm not sure what I'll do in the future. My brother Malis will take over duties of the House, and me, I don't know.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MALIS
My brother - he's a bit overprotective at times, but he means well.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
[After the murder, before solving it]
Those things they are saying about Opheltius aren't true - and I never went to Halos either!
[After solving the murder]
I can't believe Opheltius is gone.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Cybele, of House Attis.
NICANDER
House Nicander is a valuable ally of ours.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
Opheltius is a good family friend.
[After the murder]
{See "Murder"}
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon has all it can do to retain control of Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a stressed female student.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't know about that.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
Alcyone is another student.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Good bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CLYTEMNESTRA
Clytemnestra is another student - she's been here longer than the rest of us.
She should be Freemage soon.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
Yes?
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is Semele's older brother - she is always bragging about him.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
Rumor has it that there are golems in the @tunnels hidden below Pnyx.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I'm a student - specializing in healing.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Headmaster Lindus seems like a decent enough person.
LYCAON
Lycaon is another student.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
Menelaus is another student.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm called Danae.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Master Palaestra isn't the friendliest, but she knows her stuff.
PASSWORD
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
PEISANDER
Peisander is another student - just started a month or so back.
PELEUS
Peleus is another student.
PHERES
Master Pheres is one of the best instructors - probably from teaching healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Protesilaus is another student.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Librarian Selinus has probably been here since it was founded.
SEMELE
Semele is another student.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THRASYMEDES
Thrasymedes is another student.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
TROS
Master Tros is probably the most boring instructor here.
TUNNELS
Ever seen that magically locked door along the outer southern edge of Pnyx?
Well, depending on what rumor you believe, they lead to either hidden treasures that the Mages have collected.
Or to some sort of <prision,prison> where all the failures of their experiments are kept, and it is swarming with golems.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a happy, but slightly confused looking older man.#
Good {morning/evening} - welcome!
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm afraid I can't say.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
APIS
My cousin Apis runs the <Two-Taled,Two-Tailed> Rat in Cademia.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BORUS
Borus and his wife Briseis run the Southland Vineyard. It is pretty much due south of Cademia.
BRISEIS
{See "Borus"}
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Please come back again.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CRITO
My cousin Crito runs the Titan's Head in Odemia.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARES
{See "Interest"}
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DIOMEDE
A better wife and friend you'll never find!
DODONA
House Dodona happens to run the finest inns and taverns in Cythera.
DRINK
A round of drinks is {1 obol per person in party} oboloi.
What do you say?
[No]
Another time then.
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
You seem a bit short - sorry, but no credit.
[[You can afford it]]
[[[1]]]
A traveller was by here a month ago or so, claimed to have seen some sort of white ghost in the woods.
[[[2]]]
House Attis has been having some problems with their iron mine.
[[[3]]]
I've heard that House Comana has made some investments in wine stocks - hopefully the price doesn't go up.
[[[4]]]
I've heard that there are a bunch of tunnels under the Magisterium in Pnyx, dug by the mages to keep their failed experiments in.
[[[5]]]
I've heard there's a problem with people getting sick in Catamarca.
[[[6]]]
It's amazing the things you can overhear while crawling through the sewers looking for rats...
[[[7]]]
It's kind of strange, but you can really smell the sea indoors in the Comana Manorhouse.
[[[8]]]
Our delivery of wine from the North Shore Vineyard is running late - I hope I don't run low.
[[[9]]]
Perhaps if you get to Cademia, you could check up on how Stentor is. I was worried about him when he left - he was a good customer.
[[[10]]]
Some guy the other day was talking about how he once saw a Mage walk through a wall - and it wasn't even like there was some sort of secret door or nothing.
[[[11]]]
Some have whispered that the Comana boys had something to do with the death of their father.
[[[12]]]
Some old miner staying at House Attis was here the other night claiming he'd seen some sort of ghost!
[[[13]]]
Some people aren't very fond of Darius - especially Mantinea, but he's always been polite to me.
[[[14]]]
That murder in the council chambers has the town in an uproar.
[[[15]]]
There was a drunk in here the other night, claimed to know the location of the Second Tyrant's Tomb - and would tell anybody, for a price, of course.
[[[16]]]
They say that a bunch of those old ruins were found down in a swamp to the south.
[[[17]]]
This plague really has hurt business.
[[[18]]]
With all the unrest going on, it seems that our underlying political system is failing.
[[[19 and you are alone]]]
You seem to be on a difficult journey, my friend. Perhaps you should ask others to @join you in your quest.
[[[20]]]
You'd better be careful if you're going to roam around in the old part of the city after dark - all those dark and twisty alleys...
FOOD
Fine Fresh Food
{Display menu for buying cheese, bread, fish, or ribs}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GLAUCUS
Glaucus runs the North Shore Vineyard. It lies on the road between Cademia and Catamarca.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HELEN
My cousin Helen runs the Study Hall in Pnyx.
INTEREST
Yes - are you interested in some @food, or perhaps an entire @meal, or just a @drink and good conversation?
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I run this fine eating establishment - can I @interest you in something?
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MEAL
Meals are 5 oboloi per person. Interested?
[No]
You don't know what you're missing...
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
Sorry, no credit.
[[You can afford it]]
#Dares serves you a truly great meal of cheese, bread, and meat.#
#You eat until you are stuffed.#
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm called Dares, though I also answer to 'Hey You'.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
NIOBE
Niobe is the daughter of my cousin Helen and her husband Paris.
NORTH SHORE VINEYARD
{See "Glaucus"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PARIUM
My cousin Parium runs the Green Goat Tavern and Inn in Catamarca - fine place. % The general Dodona prompt "Paris" is not accessible due to matching the beginning of "Parium". The response is "Paris is married to my cousin Helen."%
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SOUTHLAND VINEYARD
{See "Borus"}
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
VINEYARD
There are two major vineyards, the Southland Vineyard, and the North Shore Vineyard. % In the game, this prompt is only available through "Vinyard".%
VINYARD
{See "Vineyard"}
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
WIFE
The lovely Diomede is my wife and partner here in the Eatery.
WINE
We serve both vintages from the North Shore Vineyard, as well as the Southland Vineyard.
Unfortunately, our shipment from the North Shore Vineyard is running a bit late.
*GREETING
[Initial]
Say, you must be that great {hero/heroine} people are talking about!
Pleased to meet you - I am Darius, youngest @brother of House @Comana.
[Typical]
If it isn't the great {hero/heroine}!
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Not sure what you mean.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Our Lord Alaric certainly is failing - that is clear. Such a pity.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANDROMACHE
Hapmonides and Andromache were servants of House Strymon.
Unfortunately, they didn't survive the Plague.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ANTIPHUS
[Without Ascertainment]
Never heard of him.
[With Ascertainment]
Never heard of him.
#He appears to be lying, or at least not telling the truth.#
ARIADNE
[After being asked to rescue her]
Yes, I've heard - terrible thing to happen.
[Before being asked to rescue her]
{See "*Unknown"}
ATTIS
Face it, House @Attis never had what it took to rule the city of Cademia.
ATUSSA
You've got to admire being able to step down from a ruling House to become a blacksmith!
BROTHER
I have two brothers - @Naxos and @Myus.
BYE
Until we meet again...
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
{See "Attis"}
CANACHUS
[Without Ascertainment]
Yes, our dear departed father. The world will miss him.
[With Ascertainment]
Yes, our dear departed father. The world will miss him.
#He appears to be lying, or at least not telling the truth.#
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CITADEL
The Citadel was once a stronghold of the Tyrants, sort of a summer home away from Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARIUS
Yes, my friend?
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just here the other day. Perhaps Parium knows where he is off to...
DODONA
House Dodona is probably more fit to rule Catamarca than House Strymon.
EUDOXUS
[Without Ascertainment]
Never heard of him.
[With Ascertainment]
Never heard of him.
#He appears to be lying, or at least not telling the truth.#
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HAPMONIDES
{See "Andromache"}
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I'm visiting Catamarca, representing House Comana.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KIDNAPPING
{See "Ariadne"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
To think, three years ago, Kosha was just a struggling farmtown, and now it prospers!
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LIES
[Typical]
Excuse me? That's not a very polite thing to say - a lesser man would be insulted!
[With Ascertainment]
#A slight pause goes across his face, his eyes narrowing.#
If you wish to accuse me with something, you'll need to take it to a Judge.
MAGE
They say mages help keep the world in order - they aren't doing a great job, aren't they?
MAGPIE
Oh, you mean the LandKing's fool? Very odd bird, if you'll pardon the pun.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
Myus, my eldest <,brother>, rules Kosha.
NAME
Darius, of House @Comana.
NAXOS
Naxos is busy solidifying our holdings in Cademia.
NICANDER
We heard what happened to Lady Ariadne - what a pity, but those things are to be expected in @Odemia.
NOTE
[You have Eudoxus' note]
And which note would this be?
#You show him the note you found on Eudoxus.#
That's interesting, but what are you insinuating here?
[[Without Ascertainment]]
If you are <doing,going> to forge a note to incriminate me, the least you could do is spell my name out!
[[With Ascertainment]]
If you are <doing,going> to forge a note to incriminate me, the least you could do is spell my name out!
#He appears to be lying, or at least not telling the truth.#
[You do not have Eudoxus' note]
{See "*Unknown"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Considering how remote Odemia is, it is a wonder it is as safe as it is, or isn't, as the case may be.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PLAGUE
[Before curing]
I've been lucky so far, but others haven't been so fortunate.
[After curing]
That was a close one, eh?
Too bad neither House Strymon nor the Mages could do anything...
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
You know, the way House Strymon has handled this @Plague, they clearly aren't fit to rule.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The Green Goat]
The Green Goat's front door is {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
House Strymon is {Directions}.
[Sardis of House Atussa]
Sardis, of House Atussa, lives and works {Directions}.
[Judge Metopes]
Metopes lives in the Citadel, in the southern edge of town, overlooking the sea.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall north <east,west> through the forest beyond Odemia.
[Odemia]
<Catamarca,Odemia> lies north up the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies west along the coast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia.
*GREETING
#You see a very large and very mean looking man.#
I suggest you move along - I take my duties to House Comana very seriously.
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
[Initial]
[[In Land King Hall]]
#You see a jovial man, with thinning curly hair.#
Ah! You must be the newcomer. I've heard rumors about Alaric summoning you...
If @rumors I hear are true, you've come none-too-soon. Much is wrong, and Alaric seems unable to deal with it.
Oh, I'm sorry, allow me to introduce myself. I am Demodocus, the Bard.
[[On Sitia Bridge]]
#You see a jovial man, with thinning curly hair.#
Ah! You must be that great {hero/heroine} that I've heard so much about!
I am Demodocus, the Bard - pleased to meet you.
[Second Greeting]
#You see a jovial man, with thinning curly hair.#
Well met again, friend. @Strange things are afoot in the land...
[Typical]
#You see a jovial man, with thinning curly hair.#
Well met again, friend. Perhaps you'll tell me your story...
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I think I once wrote a song about that, but now it's just echoes of the past.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
AKE
Ake in Odemia is a master weaver.
ALARIC
Alas, Alaric is not well, and the @land not well with him.
I do what I can to make him feel better with my arts of song, but perhaps you can do @more...
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTACK
{See "Hadrian"}
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
AWARENESS
{See "Meleager"}
AXE
Thersites, head of the Guard in Odemia is the master of the Axe, though he trains his men in the use of the Mace.
BANDITS
Nasty sorts. Cythera used to be a peaceful land...
I don't know what is behind their appearance, be it just vultures feasting on the decaying land, or a more @organized plot.
BARD
{See "Job"}
BAREHAND
{See "Meleager"}
BYE
Off on some adventure? Well, sometime you'll have to tell them all to me so I can make a ballad...
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CANACHUS
Canachus was a good man, better than all his sons put together. He was also a big fan.
I remember his favorite song of mine - went like this...
#He plays the notes PHJMD.#
Of course, that's with this lyre - to be done right, it needs to be played on pan-pipes.
Unfortunately, nobody makes pan-pipes that play all those notes anymore, though some people might still have a set around.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana hasn't been the same since Old Man @Canachus passed away.
COMBAT
{See "Hadrian"}
COOK
{See "Emesa"}
CRIME
With the @bandits roaming about, there is much mischief afoot, but the honorable folk in town do not condone such stealing and pillaging.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEFENSE
{See "Hadrian"}
DEMODOCUS
I am Demodocus, that is true.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EMESA
While many an innkeeper can cook, none can match Alaric's cook Emesa.
ENTERTAIN
Oh, why yes, I often travel from city to city, playing at @Inns to delight the patrons, and occasionally I am honored to perform for the Land King.
Of late, I come to play for the Land King more often to lift @Alaric's spirits.
FISHING
Nobody knows fishing like old Tlepolemus - the shores off Odemia are rich in fish and he knows all the tricks. % "Tlepolemus" also gives this prompt, but in-game, his name must be preceded by a space.%
GAMBLING
{See "Guild"}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GUILD
The Ratcatcher's Guild in Cademia is home to much antisocial <knowlege,knowledge>, and I'll leave it at that.
HADRIAN
Old Hadrian has trained many a warrior.
HAGGLING
{See "Neoptolemus"}
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
INNS
The best sorts don't often frequent them, but most folks are decent enough, and idle chatter can often be quite informative.
This life suits me well, despite the <@travelling,@traveling>.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I make legends out of the follies of man, and @entertain people with ballad and fable.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JOIN
Well, while you are bound to have some great stories to live, I've got commitments to perform.
I'm sure we'll meet again, though.
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
I don't get down to Kosha as much as I used to when Old Man @Canachus ruled.
LAND
Cythera was once a proud land, with little @crime, and beautiful prospering villages, from the mighty @Cademia, to the quaint village of Odemia.
LINDUS
All who wish to learn the art of magic must be approved by Headmaster Lindus at the Magisterium in Pnyx.
LOCKPICKING
{See "Guild"}
LUTE
Bah, these new fangled lutes - no good sound quality.
LYRE
The lyre is my instrument of choice - light, and yet versatile, with a full sound.
MACE
{See "Axe"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
{See "Lindus"}
MELEAGER
Old Meleager is a sly one - knows many a thing about survival and keeping one's wits.
METICS
The metics are mythical beings of which I know little more than their name, but things of that kind make the best for a song.
Would you like to @hear it?
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MORE
Alaric has been <wanning,waning>, and is further drained from summoning you here.
Much depends on you, hero. I hope to sing about your tale one day.
MURDER
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Demodocus - you've heard of me, perhaps.
NEOPTOLEMUS
Many a shopkeeper knows how to persuade his customer to part with their oboloi, but none was as good as Neoptolemus.
However, he's a bit crazy now, and tells the most boring stories I've ever heard - which says quite a bit!
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
ORGANIZED
I don't know for sure, but it's certainly possible that there are unseen forces at work...
...or it could just be another sort of @plague descending upon the land.
PARROTS
Parrots? I'm afraid you're confused - too much time in the sun.
PERSUASION
{See "Neoptolemus"}
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PIPES
[Before discussing Canachus]
I am a master of the pan-pipes, it is true.
[After discussing Canachus]
You should ask around - perhaps some <of,> House Elder might still have an old set laying around.
PLAGUE
[Before curing]
Well, there are @rumors...
[After curing]
The plague in Catamarca was most odd, was it not?
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RUMORS
[Before curing plague]
Though I've not been there recently, I heard from a friend that something is very wrong in @Catamarca.
People have been getting sick, a few have even died. It may be just a rumor, but my instinct tells me a great story could start there.
[After curing plague]
Rumors are everywhere, but in my experience, they are almost always false.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHIELD
{See "Hadrian"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SONG
Ah, you'd like to hear a song, then... well, here we are...
#Demodocus begins to sing, but the words seem to be lost to you.#
#Instead, your mind is filled with images of Earth and Sea, and the constant battle between those two elements.#
SPELL
{See "Lindus"}
STRANGE
[Suggesting Iron Mine]
I have heard that House Attis' iron mine is haunted - now how's that for strange!
Perhaps you should go have a visit with Matron Thuria in Cademia?
[Typical]
These are strange times we live in, that is for sure.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
SWORD
{See "Hadrian"}
THIEVERY
{See "Guild"}
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TLEPOLEMUS
{See "Fishing"}
TRAIN
Sorry, but training in songwriting takes years - you'll have to seek elsewhere.
If there's anything in particular that you'd like to study, I might know who to ask...
TRAPS
{See "Guild"}
TRAVELING
I spend much of my time <travelling,traveling>, and this advice I'll give you - travel at night only with an alert eye, and a drawn sword.
There have been @bandits about, running amuck in the land as @Alaric's power to stop them has weakened.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WEAVING
{See "Ake"}
*GREETING
#You see a kindly, grandmotherly looking plump face on an equally plump body.#
Welcome to Dares' Eatery - make yourself at home.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm afraid I can't say.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
APIS
My cousin Apis runs the <Two-Taled,Two-Tailed> Rat in Cademia.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BORUS
Borus and his wife Briseis run the Southland Vineyard. It is pretty much due south of Cademia.
BRISEIS
{See "Borus"}
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Please come back again.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CRITO
My cousin Crito runs the Titan's Head in Odemia.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARES
A better husband and friend you'll never find!
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DIOMEDE
{See "Interest"}
DODONA
House Dodona happens to run the finest inns and taverns in Cythera.
DRINK
A round of drinks is {1 obol per person in party} oboloi.
What do you say?
[No]
Another time then.
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
You seem a bit short - sorry, but no credit.
[[You can afford it]]
[[[1]]]
A traveller was by here a month ago or so, claimed to have seen some sort of white ghost in the woods.
[[[2]]]
House Attis has been having some problems with their iron mine.
[[[3]]]
I've heard that House Comana has made some investments in wine stocks - hopefully the price doesn't go up.
[[[4]]]
I've heard that there are a bunch of tunnels under the Magisterium in Pnyx, dug by the mages to keep their failed experiments in.
[[[5]]]
I've heard there's a problem with people getting sick in Catamarca.
[[[6]]]
It's amazing the things you can overhear while crawling through the sewers looking for rats...
[[[7]]]
It's kind of strange, but you can really smell the sea indoors in the Comana Manorhouse.
[[[8]]]
Our delivery of wine from the North Shore Vineyard is running late - I hope I don't run low.
[[[9]]]
Perhaps if you get to Cademia, you could check up on how Stentor is. I was worried about him when he left - he was a good customer.
[[[10]]]
Some guy the other day was talking about how he once saw a Mage walk through a wall - and it wasn't even like there was some sort of secret door or nothing.
[[[11]]]
Some have whispered that the Comana boys had something to do with the death of their father.
[[[12]]]
Some old miner staying at House Attis was here the other night claiming he'd seen some sort of ghost!
[[[13]]]
Some people aren't very fond of Darius - especially Mantinea, but he's always been polite to me.
[[[14]]]
That murder in the council chambers has the town in an uproar.
[[[15]]]
There was a drunk in here the other night, claimed to know the location of the Second Tyrant's Tomb - and would tell anybody, for a price, of course.
[[[16]]]
They say that a bunch of those old ruins were found down in a swamp to the south.
[[[17]]]
This plague really has hurt business.
[[[18]]]
With all the unrest going on, it seems that our underlying political system is failing.
[[[19 and you are alone]]]
You seem to be on a difficult journey, my friend. Perhaps you should ask others to @join you in your quest.
[[[20]]]
You'd better be careful if you're going to roam around in the old part of the city after dark - all those dark and twisty alleys...
EATERY
Dares' Eatery - one of the finest places to get a meal in Cademia, with its outdoor patio.
Perhaps you'd be @interested in trying our fare?
FARE
{See "Interest"}
FOOD
Fine Fresh Food
{Display menu for buying cheese, bread, fish, or ribs}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GLAUCUS
Glaucus runs the North Shore Vineyard. It lies on the road between Cademia and Catamarca.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HELEN
My cousin Helen runs the Study Hall in Pnyx.
HUSBAND
Dares is my husband - he runs the @Eatery.
INTEREST
Would you like some some @food, or perhaps an entire @meal, or just a @drink and good conversation?
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I help my husband out around the Eatery - can I <get,> @interest you in something?
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MEAL
Meals are 5 oboloi per person. Interested?
[No]
You don't know what you're missing...
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
Sorry, no credit.
[[You can afford it]]
#Diomede serves you a truly great meal of cheese, bread, and meat.#
#You eat until you are stuffed.#
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Diomede, Dares' wife.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
NIOBE
Niobe is the daughter of my cousin Helen and her husband Paris.
NORTH SHORE VINEYARD
{See "Glaucus"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PARIUM
My cousin Parium runs the Green Goat Tavern and Inn in Catamarca - fine place. % The general Dodona prompt "Paris" is not accessible due to matching the beginning of "Parium". The response is "Paris is married to my cousin Helen."%
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SOUTHLAND VINEYARD
{See "Borus"}
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
VINEYARD
There are two major vineyards, the Southland Vineyard, and the North Shore Vineyard. % In the game, this prompt is only available through "Vinyard".%
VINYARD
{See "Vineyard"}
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
WINE
We serve both vintages from the North Shore Vineyard, as well as the Southland Vineyard.
Unfortunately, our shipment from the North Shore Vineyard is running a bit late.
*GREETING
[Before learning his name]
#You see a small, grubby boy, about 12 years old.#
Whatcha looking at?
[After learning his name]
#You see a small, grubby boy, about 12 years old.#
Howdy, mate.
[After murder, when hiding]
#You see a small, grubby boy, about 12 years old.#
I saw it! It was awful!
[In party or after asking you to take him to Berossus]
#You see a small, grubby boy, about 12 years old.#
Is it safe? Can you take me to Berossus?
[[Yes]]
I'm scared, but we've got to help Halos.
[[No]]
I understand - it's still too dangerous. I'll be fine here until you think it's safe. % He doesn't leave, even if he's in your party.%
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't understand.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
AWFUL
[After the murder, before solving it]
[[He's not in your party]]
I saw it myself - I went to see if Halos needed any work done when it happened.
I was just about to go through the secret passage when I heard his door open, so I ducked back.
I was able to watch, though, and I saw Cybele of House Attis come in.
Next thing I know, she waves her hand and he collapses on the floor.
It was then that it got worse - suddenly Cybele seems to waver, all funny like, and the next thing I know...
Well, there was two of them. Two Haloses there - and the fake one goes out the door.
I was so scared, of whatever it was, that I ran away, hiding in the sewers here.
It wasn't until later that I managed to, um, 'overhear', a conversation where they were talking about the murder.
I knew that Halos didn't do it - it was that shapechanger thing.
I wanted to tell somebody, but I was too scared - how would I know who to trust, so I hid.
Will you protect me? At least until I can tell Berossus my story?
[[[Yes]]]
I'm scared, but we've got to help Halos.
[[[No]]]
I understand - it's still too dangerous. I'll be fine here until you think it's safe.
[[He's in your party]]
I saw it myself - I went to see if Halos needed any work done when it happened.
I was just about to go through the secret passage when I heard his door open, so I ducked back.
I was able to watch, though, and I saw Cybele of House Attis come in.
Next thing I know, she waves her hand and he collapses on the floor.
It was then that it got worse - suddenly Cybele seems to waver, all funny like, and the next thing I know...
Well, there was two of them. Two Haloses there - and the fake one goes out the door.
I was so scared, of whatever it was, that I ran away, hiding in the sewers here.
It wasn't until later that I managed to, um, 'overhear', a conversation where they were talking about the murder.
I knew that Halos didn't do it - it was that shapechanger thing.
I wanted to tell somebody, but I was too scared - how would I know who to trust, so I hid.
[After solving the murder]
The whole thing was just awful - and now a shapechanger! Things are going wrong around here.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Goodbye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
COME
{See "Join"}
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
DRYAS
That's my name.
FOLLOW
[If he's waiting]
Gladly.
[If he's not waiting]
I'm not currently waiting to rejoin you. Perhaps I should @join you.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
An honest business man, I hear.
[After the murder]
He's telling the truth - he's innocent! % This prompt is given even if you've solved the murder.%
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
{See "*Unkown"}
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JOIN
[Before the murder]
I don't think so.
[After the murder, before solving it]
[[He's not in your party]]
I'm scared, but we've got to help Halos.
[[He's in your party]]
You're already taking me to Berossus.
[After solving the murder]
I've got work to get back to.
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LEAVE
[He's in your party]
No! The shapechanger will get me!
[He's not in your party]
{See "*Unknown"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
[After the murder, before solving it]
Halos is innocent - it was that @awful thing!
[After solving the murder]
At least we proved Halos innocent.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm Dryas.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WAIT
[He's in your party]
I shall wait here until your return.
[He's not in your party]
I'm not currently in the party. Perhaps I should @join you.
WHERE IS...
[In Cademia, not sewers]
[[Tyrants' Castle]]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[[Commons]]
[[[You are not there]]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[[You are there]]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[[House Comana]]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[[House Strymon]]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[[House Nicander]]
[[[Before the murder]]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[[House Attis]]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[[The 'Two Tailed Rat']]
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[[Dares' Eatery]]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[[Mint]]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[[Mage Bryaxis]]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[[Judge Berossus]]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[[Magess Anisa]]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[[Thoas the Blacksmith]]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[[Oeneus the Fletcher]]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[[Alastor the Tanner]]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[[Hypsenor the Tailor]]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[[Antenor the Trader]]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[[LandKing Hall]]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[[Catamarca]]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[[Odemia]]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[Pnyx]]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[Kosha]]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[In Overworld]
{Display directions to cities} % Note that Dryas gives poor directions to the other cities.%
[In other zones]
{See "*Unknown"}
*GREETING
[Initial]
#You see a small, outgoing boy.#
Hello there. My name is Dymas - what's yours?
{Enter Text}
Pleased to meet you @again {Display Text}.
[Typical]
#You see a small, outgoing boy.#
Hello again.
*UNKNOWN
You're just making fun of me now! That's not very nice...
AGAIN
[Typical]
I met you once before, but it was in a @dream, at least I think it was a dream...
[Initial]
{See "*Unknown"}
BLACKSMITH
{See "Father"}
BYE
Goodbye.
{Conversation Ends}
DREAM
In my dream I was playing near the water, and this monster walked out of it.
He then seemed to melt and turn into a person - very tidy and organized looking.
I heard him say something like 'You won't stop me!', but he wasn't talking to me.
Instead, he was talking to this funny looking man with a hunchback standing next to me.
The funny looking man says, 'No I won't, but {he\she} will!'
And then the air kinda shimmers and you suddenly appeared - this is how I recognized you.
And then I woke up - it was kind of strange.
FATHER
Thoas the blacksmith is my father.
JOB
Oh, I'm much <to,too> young for a job, though sometimes I help my @father out...
MOTHER
I don't remember my mother - my father said she died when I was born.
NAME
I already told you - my name is Dymas.
SMITH
{See "Father"}
THOAS
{See "Father"}
*GREETING
[Initial]
#You see a sweaty, dirty, muscular man, with eyes of fire.#
Welcome stranger! I don't get many visitors here - my name is Eioneus. What can I do for you?
[Typical]
#You see a sweaty, dirty, muscular man, with eyes of fire.#
Welcome back friend - it's nice to have occasional visitors...
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm sorry, but the heat must be getting to me...
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
[Typical]
Stop back if you get a chance - and watch out for that slime that plagues these caves!
{Conversation Ends}
[You couldn't afford to upgrade a sword]
Come back when you get the obsidian.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IMPROVEMENT
{See "Weapons"}
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I'm a Freemage. studying how to magically improve @weapons.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LAVA
Only the heat of lava is enough to magically improve an edge.
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
As I've mentioned before, my name is Eioneus.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
OBSIDIAN
Obsidian is the perfect source of a razor sharp edge, and with <it's,its> alchemical properties, it is a perfect element.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WEAPONS
[At the forge]
I'm getting pretty good at it, now that I'm using a combination of lava heat and obsidian.
Do you have a weapon you'd like me to try to improve? I can only do edged weapons like swords.
[[No]]
Well, if you have the need in the future, you know where to come.
[[Yes]]
[[[You have no bladed weapons]]]
Sorry, you've got nothing I can work with...
[[[You have bladed weapons]]]
{Display menu of your swords}
[[[[Select a sword with Legendary Improvement]]]]
I'm sorry, but this is beyond my skill to do anything with it. {Display menu of your swords}
[[[[Select a sword with less than Legendary Improvement]]]]
This requires {Number of obsidian} pieces of obsidian to improve it - are you interested?
[[[[[Yes]]]]]
[[[[[[You can afford it]]]]]]
#Eioneus works over the weapon with his blacksmith tools, combining the obsidian in the lava.#
There - another perfect job! {Display menu of your swords}
[[[[[[You can't afford it]]]]]]
You'll need to collect more obsidian before I can improve this weapon.
[[[[[No]]]]]
Perhaps another weapon... {Display menu of your swords}
[[[Canceling from the menu]]]
Well, if you have the need in the future, you know where to come.
[At the spring or his bed]
Yes, I can improve the edge of a weapon, but you'll have to stop by while I'm working at my forge.
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see an older woman, a bit weary but happy.#
[Initial]
#You see an older woman, a bit weary but happy.#
Greetings, and welcome to our world, stranger. I am Emesa, Alaric's @cook.
If there's @anything I can do for you to help you in your @journeys, please, just ask...
Greetings again, stranger.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with that.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
I too am concerned for Alaric...
I do what I can providing him with nourishing food to ease his weary bones and troubled brow...
These are troubled times, stranger. I do hope you can help him, and by doing so, help us, and all the land of Cythera.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ANYTHING
Well, I can offer you some @food if you like, but what we have around here won't keep you nourished for too long while off on travels...
Who knows how long it will be before you're able to find another place to @catch a meal?
You'll be able to get a something to eat at various @Inns, of course, but for a price.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BREAD
[If you do not know Cooking]
Would you like to learn how to make bread?
[[No]]
Perhaps some other time.
[[Yes]]
[[[You have no training points]]]
#You need some more experience before you can train.#
[[[You have training points]]]
Baking bread isn't that hard - Take some flour and spread it out.
Take some water and add to the flour.
Take a rolling pin and roll out the dough.
Take the finished dough and bake it, and you're done!
[If you know Cooking]
Need a refresher? I can understand - you've more important things on your mind.
Baking bread isn't that hard - Take some flour and spread it out.
Take some water and add to the flour.
Take a rolling pin and roll out the dough.
Take the finished dough and bake it, and you're done!
BYE
Farewell.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CATCH
Animals roaming in the wilds of Cythera are a good source of meat, but be careful not to wantonly slaughter animals in town.
They invariably belong to someone, and they'll be none too pleased with you.
Please... if you do kill such wild animals for food, do so quickly and <mericifully,mercifully>...
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CONCERN
Hadrian's concern for Alaric has in turn led to my concern for my husband.
He hasn't even had time to properly @mourn the passing of his mother, let alone tend to his family that still lives.
COOK
Are you hungry, and in need of food?
[No]Well, make sure to ask me if you are hungry.
[Yes]
Let me get you something to eat.
#She gives you some food.#
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DIM
It's not as bright in LandKing hall as it used to be. % In the game, all five letters of "Light" are necessary to trigger this response.%
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EARTHQUAKE
There have always been minor tremors here, but as time goes on, they become more and more common.
FOOD
{See "Cook"}
FOOL
Magpie is quite the jester, isn't he?
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HADRIAN
Yes, Hadrian is my beloved husband...
He works so hard to protect and care for Alaric in these times of strife, I @worry about him...
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HECTOR
Hector is our son - we are very proud of him.
HUSBAND
Yes, my husband is Hadrian, the captain of the guards here...
A loving father, and a strong man, although <a,> Alaric's ailing health has him troubled.
You'll find him at the Land King's side most of the time these days...
INNS
Oh, just about every village in Cythera has an Inn... a place where you can get a hot meal, and a good night's sleep.
I don't condone many of the sort who hang about there for the drink, however...
And of course, you're always welcome to come back here instead, where I can give you something to eat before you turn in at your quarters for the night.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I am the @cook for @Alaric - my specialty is bread.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JOURNEYS
Oh, I'd imagine you'll be <travelling,traveling> far and wide soon. Be careful, keep your eyes open, and perhaps see if you can get some people to help you along the way.
Nothing like having friends to help you out of a rough spot...
I don't travel much myself, so I don't know much about the goings on in the land, but my @husband is quite worldly.
Perhaps he can tell you a thing or two?
KING
It is an honor to cook @food for Alaric.
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LANDKING
{See "Alaric"}
LIGHT
{See "Dim"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGPIE
{See "Fool"}
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MOURN
Hadrian's kindly mother passed away recently in Catamarca.
She was such a kindly old woman, but one with much life left within her.
A terrible shame to have it stolen from her.
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Emesa, {sir/ma'am}.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PERMISSION
You'll have to talk to Hadrian about that.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
QUAKE
{See "Earthquake"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SON
{See "Hector"}
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
{See "Bread"}
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
{See "Bread"}
TREMOR
{See "Earthquake"}
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Dining Room]
The dining area is {Directions}.
[Library]
The library is {Directions}.
[Throne Room]
The throne room is {Directions}
[Magpie's Quarters]
Magpie's <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}.
[Barracks]
The barracks are {Directions}.
[Alaric's Quarters]
They are {Directions}.
[Exit]
The exit to outside is {Directions}.
[Odemia]
Go out the exit, and follow the road south-southeast. <Its,It's> the first city you'll come to.
[Catamarca]
Go out the exit, past Odemia, and continue south along the coast.
[Cademia]
Go out the exit, past Odemia, and then follow the road southwest. It lies just after the bridge over the river Sitia.
[Pnyx]
Go out, past Odemia, southwest across the river Sitia, and then take the road west out of Cademia until you reach the western shore.
[Kosha]
Go out, past Odemia, southwest across the river Sitia, and then follow the coast south past Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Land King Hall, so this does not appear in-game.%
WORRY
He rarely sleeps, and has become quite withdrawn of late...
I think his @concern for Alaric is overpowering the man I love; it's quite a burden for him to bear.
You see, Hadrian's sworn duty is to protect Alaric, and Land King Hall, but now that an unseen force has afflicted his liege, he is left powerless to do anything about it.
*GREETING
[Before passing out]
#You see <a,an> old, dirty, smelly drunk.#
Come closer - that's better. Wanna know a secret?
[[No]]
Yer loss.
{Conversation Ends}
[[Yes]]
Ever been to Cademia?
[[[No]]]
Built by the Tyrants, it was. % He seems to reply one prompt ahead.%
Anyways, my great-grandpappy helped built it!
And you know what he told me?
[[[[Yes]]]]
Oh, den never mind.
[[[[No]]]]
He told me where da tomb of da Second Tyrant was hidden.
Wanna know? It'll cost ya...
[[[[[No]]]]]
Well, den youse never gonna learn da secret.
{Conversation Ends}
[[[[[Yes]]]]]
[[[[[[Cancel]]]]]]
Be that way.
[[[[[[You have no oboloi]]]]]]
Yer as busted as I am - not nice to tease an old man.
[[[[[[Give less than 40 oboloi]]]]]]
'Two Paces North Past Noon' he done told me. I don't know what he meant, but dat was where da entrance was hidden.
#The old man then passes out.#
[[[[[[Give at least 40 oboloi]]]]]]
'Two Paces North Past Noon' he done told me. I don't know what he meant, but dat was where da entrance was hidden.
Since you was kind to an old man, I've got something for you.
#He digs through his grubby clothes, discarding various bits of rubbish.#
Here it is! He gave me this key - said it would open the tomb!
#The old man gives you the key.#
#The old man then passes out.#
[[[Yes]]]
[[[[First time]]]]
Oh, den never mind.
{Conversation Ends}
[[[[Subsequent times]]]]
You know da castle der?
[[[[[Yes]]]]]
Ya, dat's da one.
Anyways, my great-grandpappy helped built it!
And you know what he told me?
[[[[[[Yes]]]]]]
Oh, den never mind.
[[[[[[No]]]]]]
He told me where da tomb of da Second Tyrant was hidden.
Wanna know? It'll cost ya...
[[[[[[[No]]]]]]]
Well, den youse never gonna learn da secret.
{Conversation Ends}
[[[[[[[Yes]]]]]]]
[[[[[[[[Cancel]]]]]]]]
Be that way.
[[[[[[[[You have no oboloi]]]]]]]]
Yer as busted as I am - not nice to tease an old man.
[[[[[[[[Give less than 40 oboloi]]]]]]]]
'Two Paces North Past Noon' he done told me. I don't know what he meant, but dat was where da entrance was hidden.
#The old man then passes out.#
[[[[[[[[Give at least 40 oboloi]]]]]]]]
'Two Paces North Past Noon' he done told me. I don't know what he meant, but dat was where da entrance was hidden.
Since you was kind to an old man, I've got something for you.
#He digs through his grubby clothes, discarding various bits of rubbish.#
Here it is! He gave me this key - said it would open the tomb!
#The old man gives you the key.#
#The old man then passes out.#
[[[[[No]]]]]
You know - where da Tyrants used to live.
Built by the Tyrants, it was.
Anyways, my great-grandpappy helped built it!
And you know what he told me?
[[[[[[Yes]]]]]]
Oh, den never mind.
[[[[[[No]]]]]]
He told me where da tomb of da Second Tyrant was hidden.
Wanna know? It'll cost ya...
[[[[[[[No]]]]]]]
Well, den youse never gonna learn da secret.
{Conversation Ends}
[[[[[[[Yes]]]]]]]
[[[[[[[[Cancel]]]]]]]]
Be that way.
[[[[[[[[You have no oboloi]]]]]]]]
Yer as busted as I am - not nice to tease an old man.
[[[[[[[[Give less than 40 oboloi]]]]]]]]
'Two Paces North Past Noon' he done told me. I don't know what he meant, but dat was where da entrance was hidden.
#The old man then passes out.#
[[[[[[[[Give at least 40 oboloi]]]]]]]]
'Two Paces North Past Noon' he done told me. I don't know what he meant, but dat was where da entrance was hidden.
Since you was kind to an old man, I've got something for you.
#He digs through his grubby clothes, discarding various bits of rubbish.#
Here it is! He gave me this key - said it would open the tomb!
#The old man gives you the key.#
#The old man then passes out.#
[After passing out]
#You see <a,an> old, dirty, smelly drunk.#
#He appears to be passed out.#
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
#You see a powerful miner.#
There's no way any of us are going back in that mine with that ghost in there!
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see a balding man that need a shave, and perhaps a good night's sleep.#
What's your business?
[In the Two-Tailed Rat]
#You see a balding man that needs a shave, and perhaps a good night's sleep.#
Can't you see I'm eating?
[[You don't know Persuasion]]
{Conversation Ends}
[[You know Persuasion]]
Player: But please sir, it'll only take a minute - and I'm sure we can make this worth your while...
Eteocles: Very well, but be quick...
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
#He stares blankly at you.#
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
AETHON
Aethon is one of our most talented members.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BUY
[Before joining guild]
Sorry, Guild members only - youse need to @join.
[After joining guild]
What are your interests?
{Display menu for buying lockpicks, boots, torches, shovels, or bombs}
BYE
Bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
COME
{See "Join"}
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
DRYAS
[Before the murder]
Never heard of 'em.
[After the murder, before solving it]
#Eteocles gets a puzzled look on his face.#
Ya know, come to think of it, I haven't seen him since the murder. Dat's odd.
[After solving the murder]
He's got a bright future here.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GUILD
We provide a valuable service to the city, ridding it of unwanted vermin.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
He's an honest business man.
[After the murder, before solving it]
I just don't sees it happening.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I run da @Ratcatcher's Guild.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JOIN
[Before being offered membership]
[[Aethon is not present]]
I don't know, we can't go letting just anybody into the Guild.
[[Aethon is present]]
I don't know, we can't go letting just anybody into the Guild.
Aethon: Relax, Eteocles - I can vouch for them.
Eteocles: Well, if Aethon says youse is OK, that's good enough for me.
But first, der's a matter of dues. All new members must pay due of 50 oboloi.
[[[Yes]]]
[[[[You can't afford it]]]]
Sorry - no credit. Cash up front only.
[[[[You can afford it]]]]
Welcome to da Guild! Here is the honorary key to the sewers.
We have a number of benefits, including the right to @buy certain goods, and 'special' @training.
[[[No]]]
Perhaps you should reconsider.
[Before accepting membership, if you know Haggling]
[[First haggle]]
Well, hows about a 40 oboloi donation?
[[[Yes]]]
[[[[You can't afford it]]]]
Sorry - no credit. Cash up front only.
[[[[You can afford it]]]]
Welcome to da Guild! Here is the honorary key to the sewers.
We have a number of benefits, including the right to @buy certain goods, and 'special' @training.
[[[No]]]
Perhaps you should reconsider.
[[Second haggle]]
I likes you, so here's my final deal - a 35 oboloi donation. OK?
[[[Yes]]]
[[[[You can't afford it]]]]
Sorry - no credit. Cash up front only.
[[[[You can afford it]]]]
Welcome to da Guild! Here is the honorary key to the sewers.
We have a number of benefits, including the right to @buy certain goods, and 'special' @training.
[[[No]]]
Perhaps you should reconsider.
[[Third haggle and beyond]]
Look, 35 is still my final offer - deal?
[[[Yes]]]
[[[[You can't afford it]]]]
Sorry - no credit. Cash up front only.
[[[[You can afford it]]]]
Welcome to da Guild! Here is the honorary key to the sewers.
We have a number of benefits, including the right to @buy certain goods, and 'special' @training.
[[[No]]]
Perhaps you should reconsider.
[After joining guild]
Youse is already a member of the Guild.
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KESH
[Typical]
Yeah, we heard of da stuff. <It's,Its> effects could be quite useful, in catching 'rats' and all.
But it seems da stuff is addictive, and fatal in the long run. Wouldn't want to mess with it.
[Alternative]
Youse is awful nosy. % This prompt seems inaccessible in-game.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MACHAON
[Before joining guild]
We don't talk about certain things with non-members.
[After joining guild]
That's an annoying name in the history of da Guild, let me tell you.
You'd think that if anybody knew where his secret hideouts were, we'd know.
But that just ain't the way it is - and dats a personal insult to da Guild.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
[Before the murder]
It happens, but it's pretty rare.
[After the murder, before solving it]
This has me bothered - I can't believe that Halos would do it.
It just makes no sense.
[After solving the murder]
I knew he was innocent - hopefully Berossus can find that shapechanger, whatever it is.
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
You can call me Eteocles.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHER
{See "Guild"}
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
[Before joining guild]
Not a chance, bub.
[After joining guild]
As a Guild member, we can teach you a few useful skills.
What would you like me to train you on?
[[You don't have any training points]]
#You need some more experience before you can train.#
[[You have training points]]
[[[Lock Picking]]]
[[[[You don't know it]]]]
#You now know the skill 'Lock Picking'.#
[[[[You do know it]]]]
#You already know Lock Picking.#
[[[Gambling]]]
[[[[You don't know it]]]]
#Eteocles smiles, rubbing his hands together...#
#Eteocles then goes on to explain basic odds, as well as a simple trick to tossing dice.#
[[[[You do know it]]]]
#Eteocles smiles, rubbing his hands together...#
Well, there are some tricks that I just need to keep to myself - I've taught you all you need.
[[[Trap Detection & Removal]]]
[[[[You don't know it]]]]
#You now know the skill 'Traps'.#
[[[[You do know it]]]]
#You already know Traps.#
[[[Thievery]]]
[[[[Skill less than 15]]]]
#You have been trained in the skill 'Thievery'.#
[[[[Skill is 15]]]]
#You have complete mastery of Thievery.#
[Alternative]
Youse already know what youse need to know. % This prompt seems inaccessible in-game.%
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WEAPON
[Before the murder]
This is not a place to get weapons.
[After the murder, before talking with Berossus]
I hears they never found the murder weapon.
[After the murder, after talking with Berossus]
Hm, perhaps it was ditched into the sewers. You should find @Dryas - he's one of my best sewer-rats.
If it made it to the sewers, he'll find it.
[After solving the murder]
They never did find it, did they?
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a dirty looking ruffian.#
If you knew what was good for you, you'd move right along...
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
#You see an old, smelly, drunkard.#
Got any spare change?
[No]
Hope you catch the plague...
[Yes]
[[You have no oboloi]]
Yer as busted as I am - not nice to tease an old man.
[[You have oboloi]]
{Select amount of oboloi}
Thank you {kind sir/lovely ma'am} <,.> May the @plague never catch you.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Either I'm too drunk, or you're too sober.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANDROMACHE
Hapmonides and Andromache were servants of House Strymon.
Unfortunately, they didn't survive the Plague.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
You want to buy me a round? Hah, I'm just kidding...
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CITADEL
The Citadel was once a stronghold of the Tyrants, sort of a summer home away from Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just here the other day. Perhaps Parium knows where he is off to...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HAPMONIDES
{See "Andromache"}
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I once had a job, but my weakness for drink destroyed me, or perhaps @saved me.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Eumelus, though I usually answer to 'Hey You'
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PLAGUE
[Before curing]
If you ask me, and you did, it's the @water making people sick. Eumelus drinks only @wine, not @water.
[After curing]
I was right about the water, wasn't I.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SAVED
I've yet to catch the @plague, and the only sickness I get is from @wine.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WATER
[Before curing plague]
Bah! Never touched the stuff. Can't trust it like you can @wine.
[After curing plague]
It was the @water making people sick, wasn't it...
WHERE IS...
[The Green Goat]
The Green Goat's front door is {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
House Strymon is {Directions}.
[Sardis of House Atussa]
Sardis, of House Atussa, lives and works {Directions}.
[Darius of House Comana]
Darius, of House Comana, is currently staying {Directions}.
[Judge Metopes]
Metopes lives in the Citadel, in the southern edge of town, overlooking the sea.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall north <east,west> through the forest beyond Odemia.
[Odemia]
<Catamarca,Odemia> lies north up the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies west along the coast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 9 "Where is..." fields for Catamarca, so this does not appear in-game.%
WINE
Too much wine can make you sick, but you never catch the plague from it - at least I never have.
*GREETING
[Before learning his name]
#You see a sly looking, slender young man.#
Howdy stranger.
[After learning his name]
#You see a sly looking, slender young man.#
You're new around here - allow me to introduce myself. I'm Eurybates.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Excuse me?
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
AMPHIDAMAS
Amphidamas is the foreman here at the mine.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis owns the mine.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
ATYMNIUS
Atymnius was the miner to discover the ghost - he went to Cademia to tell Thuria about it.
BYE
Farewell.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
COOK
{See "Job"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
ERECHTHEUS
He's a miner here.
EURYBATES
Eurybates is our cook and hunter.
FOOD
{See "Job"}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GHOST
Things have just been turned upside down around here since Atymnius discovered the ghost.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HUNT
{See "Job"}
IRON
This mine is the only good source of pure iron in the land.
JOB
I'm the cook.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LYCURGUS
He's a miner here.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
I've had worse jobs, but life in a mining camp isn't all bad.
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm Eurybates.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RHESUS
He's a miner here.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THAMYRIS
He's a miner here.
THURIA
She's the head of House Attis, which owns this mine.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Foreman Amphidamas]
<He's,His> quarters are just north of the messhall.
[Mine Entrance]
It is {Directions}.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall is quite a distance due north, at the end of this mountain range.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies northeast, through the mountain pass to the north.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies northeast, through the mountain pass to the north.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx is west from here - follow the road to the coast, and then north.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies east of here, beyond the mountains.
*GREETING
[Before rescuing Ariadne]
[[Initial]]
Halt! Who goes there?
{Enter Text}
Well, I'm sorry, but Odemia is in a state of emergency since Lady @Ariadne was kidnapped.
No strangers are permitted to enter.
[[Typical]]
As you well know, Odemia is in a state of emergency until Ariadne is returned.
[If Ariadne is slain]
[[Initial]]
No! It can't be! What happened?
Player: She was slain in battle with bandits.
Gate Guard: At least you tried. This news is sad - you should take the body to Philinus.
[[Typical]]
Sad tiding, it is.
[If Ariadne is saved]
[[Initial]]
Lady Ariadne! You are safe!
Thank you kind stranger for saving Ariadne. Please enter Odemia as our guest!
[[Typical]]
Greetings, savior of our fair lady Ariadne!
[After Antiphus' death]
Did you hear? The brigand prisoner was found dead!
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I am just a guard, and not permitted to speak of such.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ARIADNE
[Before rescuing Ariadne]
Ariadne is the wife of @Philinus, head of House @Nicander
She has been kidnapped by the bandit @Eudoxus
[After rescuing Ariadne]
{See "*Unknown"}
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
[Before rescuing Ariadne]
Goodbye, stranger. Perhaps you can rescue Ariadne.
{Conversation Ends}
[After rescuing Ariadne]
Goodbye, stranger.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CAPTURED
[Before Antiphus dies]
The captured member of <Euoxus',Eudoxus'> gang is in our jail, awaiting justice.
[After Antiphus dies]
Nobody knows what happened. He was just found dead.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been here for a while - who knows where he is off to now.
[2]
Demodocus was just here not too long ago. Perhaps Crito knows where he went...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EUDOXUS
[Before rescuing Ariadne]
Eudoxus is a foul <villian,villain> who has kidnapped Ariadne. They say that he has a camp in the woods to the south west.
Would that I were permitted to bring him to justice!
At least we @captured one of his gang.
[After rescuing Ariadne]
{See "*Unknown"}
GATE
[After rescuing Ariadne]
Certainly. It is the least I can do.
[Before rescuing Ariadne]
{See "*Unknown"}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
[Before rescuing Ariadne]
I guard Odemia.
[After rescuing Ariadne]
I guard the @gate in Odemia.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NICANDER
[Before rescuing Ariadne]
Nicander is the ruling house of Odemia.
[After rescuing Ariadne]
House Nicander is the ruling house of Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
[Before rescuing Ariadne]
Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
[After rescuing Ariadne]
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PRISONER
{See "Captured"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Titan's Head']
The Titan's Head's front door is {Directions}.
[House Nicander]
House Nicander is {Directions}.
[Judge Sacas]
Judge Sacas' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Milcom the Blacksmith]
Milcom's smithy is {Directions}.
[Ake the Weaver]
Ake the weaver's workshop is {Directions}.
[Hebe the Threadmaker]
Hebe the threadmaker lives {Directions}.
[Thersites, Captain of the Guard]
Thersites, the captain of the guard, lives {Directions} but is often on patrol, or meeting with Judge Sacas {Directions}.
[Tlepolemus the Fisherman]
Tlepolemus lives {Directions}, but is usually fishing outside of town.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies through the forest along the road northwest out of town.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies south down the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies down the road southwest from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a vacant eyed stare, filled with sorrow.#
*UNKNOWN
#The figure stares back with a puzzled look on its face.#
ABYDOS
#The figure <jestures,gestures> about.#
BYE
#The figure nods once.#
{Conversation Ends}
DEATH
#The figure nods.#
DEMON
#The figure shakes violently.#
DIE
{See "Death"}
JOB
#The figure casts its eyes down at the ground.#
MAGE
#The figure shies away a bit.#
NAME
{See "Job"}
SEA
{See "Mage"}
TAVARA
{See "Demon"}
*GREETING
[Before learning his name]
#You see a worn and broken looking man, staring <vacently,vacantly>.#
[After learning his name]
#You see a worn and broken looking man, staring <vacently,vacantly>.#
Ruined. I'm ruined.
*UNKNOWN
Excuse me?
AIR
{See "Breeze"}
BORUS
Borus runs the Southland Vineyard - it is between Cademia and Kosha.
We might be rivals, but we're on good enough terms.
I hope whatever happened here doesn't strike there as well - it would be a catastrophe!
BREEZE
Now that you mention it, I don't remember a breeze so much as the smell, but I can't be sure.
Of course, the sea breeze usually comes in at night.
BYE
Farewell.
{Conversation Ends}
CONTRACT
I can't contract out any of my stores since they are all @ruined.
JOB
I run the North Shore @Vineyard - I use to make the best @wine in Cythera.
MAGIC
It doesn't make any sense - the Magisterium is one of my best customers.
I've got nothing but respect for the Mages, but what else could explain this?
MORNING
I'll always remember it, the smell of wine gone sour...
And, of course, salt air from a breeze off the coast.
My grapes seem to thrive on that sea air, surprisingly enough.
MUST
Must is fermenting wine - it sits in large vats for the initial fermentation.
The wine is then <transfered,transferred> to small urns while it ages.
NAME
I am Glaucus.
RUINED
I don't understand it - but all my stores have gone @sour - as well as this <years,year's> @must.
SOUR
Sour as vinegar. Now it's not worth squat.
I don't know what happened - wine can turn sour, but must? That never happens.
One day fine - next @morning - sour. As if by @magic.
VINEYARD
This years crop looks good, but I don't know if I'll be able to make @wine... % In the game, this prompt is only available through "Vinyard".%
VINYARD
{See "Vineyard"}
WINE
I use to make the best in Cythera, but all my stores are @ruined.
Now I guess @Borus <get's,gets> the profits this year.
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see an older warrior, with a proud demeanor.#
Greetings again, stranger.
[Initial]
#You see an older warrior, with a proud demeanor.#
Greetings, and welcome to our world, stranger. I am Hadrian, the Captain of Alaric's Guard, and @Trainer.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Can't help you on that.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric's bond with the land grows weak, and so his mind is strained.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANDRA
Andra was my mother.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTACK
I can @train you in that, if you'd like.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
[Typical]
Farewell.
{Conversation Ends}
[Initial]
Farewell, and thank you.
Actually, if you don't mind, I was wondering if you could do a favor for me?
My mother passed away recently, but with my duties here, I don't have time to properly honor her.
Could you place these flowers on her grave? She is buried in the graveyard in Catamarca...
[[No]]
Well, I understand. Thank you for considering it anyway.
{Conversation Ends}
[[Yes]]
Thank you. Her name was Andra, and she is buried next to my father Lycus.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CAPTAIN
I am in charge of the guards that protect Alaric and LandKing Hall.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEFENSE
I can @train you in that, if you'd like.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DIM
It's not as bright in LandKing hall as it used to be. % In the game, all five letters of "Light" are necessary to trigger this response.%
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EARTHQUAKE
There have always been minor tremors here, but as time goes on, they become more and more common.
EIONEUS
I remember him - a bright young mage who was working on magically enhancing weapons.
I haven't seen him for years now, I wonder how he's doing... He might be worth tracking down.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GUARD
{See "Captain"}
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HECTOR
[Before asking Hector to join]
My son Hector is a fine lad - he will be a great warrior and leader, once he has a bit more experience.
[After asking Hector to join]
My son Hector is a fine lad - he will be a great warrior and leader, once he has a bit more experience.
Player: I would like your permission to have him accompany me on my journeys.
Hadrian: Why, nothing would make me more proud! He will serve you with honor!
[After receiving permission for Hector to join]
Hector is a fine son, and will serve you with honor.
[Hector has joined]
[[Hector is present]]
He has served you with honor, hasn't he! I'm quite proud of him.
#Hector blushes.#
[[Hector is not present]]
How's my son doing? Is he serving you with honor?
Player: Yes, you should be quite proud.
Hadrian: Indeed, I am. % The game mistakenly assigns this dialogue to the player.%
[[Hector has died]]
How's my son doing? Is he serving you with honor?
Player: I regret to tell you that Hector has died in my service. I am truly sorry.
#Hadrian seems choked up, and unable to speak for a moment.#
Hadrian: Thank you for telling me. We all knew the risks involved. A warrior can know no better death than to die for a cause that is right and just. % This sequence is from the game data and does not seem accessible in-game.%
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
{See "Captain"}
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LANDKING
{See "Alaric"}
LIGHT
{See "Dim"}
LYCUS
Lycus was my father.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am called Hadrian, the Captain of Alaric's Guards.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
QUAKE
{See "Earthquake"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHIELD
I can @train you in that, if you'd like.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SON
{See "Hector"}
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
SWORD
I can @train you in that, if you'd like.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
What would you like to train on?
[You have no training points]
#You need some more experience before you can train.#
[You have training points]
[[Attack]]
[[[Skill under 5]]]
#Hadrian runs you through some exercises to see your ability.#
Well, here's the basics of attacking...
#Hadrian shows you some simple moves and strategy.#
[[[Skill between 5 and 10]]]
#Hadrian runs you through some exercises to see your ability.#
You've got the basics, now here are some more advanced attack techniques...
#Hadrian shows you some more complex moves and strategy.#
[[[Skill between 10 and 14]]]
#Hadrian runs you through some exercises to see your ability.#
Hm - you're quite the student, now here are some real advanced attack techniques...
#Hadrian shows you some even more complex moves and strategy.#
[[[Skill is 15]]]
#Hadrian runs you through some exercises to see your ability.#
You've got complete mastery of attack.
[[Defense]]
[[[Skill under 5]]]
#Hadrian runs you through some exercises to see your ability.#
Well, here's the basics of defense...
#Hadrian shows you some simple moves and strategy.#
[[[Skill between 5 and 10]]]
#Hadrian runs you through some exercises to see your ability.#
You've got the basics, now here are some more advanced defense techniques...
#Hadrian shows you some more complex moves and strategy.#
[[[Skill between 10 and 14]]]
#Hadrian runs you through some exercises to see your ability.#
Hm - you're quite the student, now here are some real advanced defense techniques...
#Hadrian shows you some even more complex moves and strategy.#
[[[Skill is 15]]]
#Hadrian runs you through some exercises to see your ability.#
You've got complete mastery of defense.
[[Sword]]
[[[Skill less than 15]]]
#You have been trained in the skill 'Sword'.#
[[[Skill is 15]]]
#You have complete mastery of Sword.#
[[Shield]]
[[[Skill less than 15]]]
#You have been trained in the skill 'Shield'.#
[[[Skill is 15]]]
#You have complete mastery of Shield.#
TREMOR
{See "Earthquake"}
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Kitchen]
The kitchen is {Directions}.
[Dining Room]
The dining area is {Directions}.
[Library]
The library is {Directions}.
[Throne Room]
The throne room is {Directions}
[Magpie's Quarters]
Magpie's <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}.
[Barracks]
The barracks are {Directions}.
[Alaric's Quarters]
They are {Directions}.
[Exit]
The exit to outside is {Directions}.
[Odemia]
Go out the exit, and follow the road south-southeast. <Its,It's> the first city you'll come to.
[Catamarca]
Go out the exit, past Odemia, and continue south along the coast.
[Cademia]
Go out the exit, past Odemia, and then follow the road southwest. It lies just after the bridge over the river Sitia.
[Pnyx]
Go out, past Odemia, southwest across the river Sitia, and then take the road west out of Cademia until you reach the western shore. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Land King Hall, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Go out, past Odemia, southwest across the river Sitia, and then follow the coast south past Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Land King Hall, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before discussing Comana]
[[Typical]]
[[[You do not know Persuasion]]]
I am really quite busy now, could you come back later?
[[[You do know Persuasion]]]
I am really quite busy now, could you come back later?
Player: But please sir, this is important...
Halos: Very well, but be quick...
[[In his study or the tavern]]
Yes?
[After discussing Comana]
Ah, my friend, what can I do for you? Talk @politics?
[In jail]
{Player name}! You've got to @help me! I'm @innocent!
*JAIL
Can we stick to the problem at hand? % Halos responds to most prompts with this when in jail.%
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
That I can not help you with.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
AETHON
[Before discussing kidnapping]
I've heard of him - it is my business to know such things.
[After discussing kidnapping]
Aethon is a sly one - he's even known to take jobs as a @ratcatcher.
AKE
[Ake hasn't sent you]
Lady Ake is an honorable and noble woman, fitting House Atussa.
[Ake sent you]
[[Initial]]
Lady Ake sent you? Well, why didn't you say so...
So, you came all this way to talk @politics?
[[Typical]]
Yes, I know, Lady Ake sent you.
[Alternative]
Lady Ake sent you? Well, why didn't you say so...
But now is not a good time to talk - please, stop by my office during working hours.
We will be able to speak more freely then. % This prompt is in the data files, but does not seem to occur in the game.%
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANDROMACHE
Andromache was one of our servants, who died due to the Plague.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
[In jail]
House Strymon and House Attis aren't actually allies - we just happen to disagree with their alliance with Nicander.
Unofficially, I consider them to be friends of mine - but now, who knows.
[Not in jail]
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is still a noble house, in my opinion.
BEROSSUS
[In jail]
He's the Judge, but I don't know how he'll get to the truth of this matter.
[Not in jail]
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
[Not in jail]
Farewell, and be careful.
{Conversation Ends}
[In jail]
Please, find the truth about what happened!
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
[Before curing plague]
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
[After curing plague, before the murder]
I've got reasons to believe that they are involved with the @kidnapping of Ariadne.
[After the murder]
I have no proof, but if you ask me, they are involved in this whole sordid murder.
It has removed Nicander from Cademia, weakening Attis, and nearly increased the division between House Strymon and them.
Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but I know politics, and House Comana would have come up ahead regardless, had you not found Dryas.
CRIME
[After solving the murder]
I am in debt to you for that. Still, the thought of a shapechanger - I never would have believed it.
[In jail]
{See "Innocent"}
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYBELE
[In jail]
I'm a friend of House @Attis, and think of her like a daughter, this is true, and I swear it was her who entered my shop.
[Not in jail]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEBT
[Before Propontis sends you]
I believe you are mistaken.
[After Propontis sends you]
{See "Propontis"}
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
ENEMIES
I'm certainly not on good terms with House Comana, but who is?
FRIENDS
I have many friends - and many enemies.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HAPMONIDES
Hapmonides was one of our servants, who died from the Plague.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HELP
[In jail]
You've got to prove I'm @innocent, though it seems unlikely.
[Not in jail]
{See "*Unknown"}
HOUSE
{See "Strymon"}
INNOCENT
[In jail]
I've told @Berossus my @story, and he claims I'm telling the truth, but he also saw me kill @Opheltius, but I'm innocent!
[Not in jail]
{See "*Unknown"}
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
[Not in jail]
I represent the interests of House Strymon in Cademia.
[In jail]
Until I'm proven innocent, I'm a prisoner.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KIDNAPPING
[Before curing plague]
Can not help you with that.
[After curing plague]
OK, this is what I've been able to gather so far - mind you, I can't prove any of it yet...
The bandit who kidnapped Ariadne of Odemia was hired by House Comana.
Their motives are unclear, but the ransom could have bankrupted House Nicander.
Toppling Nicander would leave Odemia open for a new ruling House.
[[Mantinea has not talked with you about Darius]]
More importantly, Nicander would have no power here in Cademia.
[[Mantinea has talked with you about Darius]]
More importantly, Nicander would have no power here in Cademia.
Player: Interesting - I've heard from Mantinea that she saw Darius talking with some ruffians, as she called them.
Halos: That does <seems,seem> to corroborate the story, doesn't it.
Player: But can't we do anything about it?
Halos: No, not formally yet. We need definite proof before we can get a formal investigation.
Perhaps you should talk to @Berossus, our Judge, though.
Even better, seek out a friend of mine, @Aethon - he might be interested in joining you on your quest.
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom is an honorable and noble man, fitting House Atussa....
And a quite good blacksmith too, I hear.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
[Before the murder]
I haven't heard of any...
[After the murder, before solving it]
{See "Innocent"}
[After solving the murder]
I am in debt to you for that. Still, the thought of a shapechanger - I never would have believed it.
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
[Before curing plague]
I am Halos.
[After curing plague]
I am Halos.
Let me guess - a friend of a friend sent you...
[In jail]
The late Halos, if you can't @help me.
NICANDER
[In jail]
House Strymon and House Nicander have never gotten along, but that's normal politics.
[Not in jail]
House Nicander is full of simpletons and fools.
NOTE
[You have Eudoxus' note]
What note would that be?
#You show Halos the note that you found on Eudoxus#
Interesting, but it proves very little - it doesn't even say who it was to other than 'D'.
Still, this is most interesting - let me keep this and do some research...
#Halos takes the note.#
[You do not have Eudoxus' note]
{See "*Unknown"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
It is surprising there aren't more troubles in Odemia, with Nicander ruling.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder, before solving it]
I've never been fond of @Opheltius, or any of House @Nicander for that matter, but I've got no real reason why I'd kill him.
[After solving the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
POLITICS
[Before curing plague]
Politics is a dirty business.
[After curing plague]
The politics of Cademia are complex, but here's the story.
House Attis has lost popular support, being just recently edged out by Comana.
However, Attis, combined with Strymon and Nicander, outweigh Comana.
Of course, Strymon and Nicander don't get along.
Attis and Nicander, however, are allied enough to keep Comana from outright control.
This could help explain the Nicander kidnapping.
PROPONTIS
[Before Propontis sends you]
Propontis is my elder brother in Catamarca.
[After Propontis sends you]
[[Initial]]
My brother Propontis sent you? Well, why didn't you say so...
So, you came all this way to talk @politics?
[[Typical]]
Yes, I know, my brother Propontis sent you.
[Alternative]
My brother Propontis sent you? Well, why didn't you say so...
But now is not a good time to talk - please, stop by my office during working hours.
We will be able to speak more freely then. % This prompt is in the data files, but does not seem to occur in the game.%
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SENT
Who sent you?
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STORY
[In jail]
Like I told @Berossus, I was in my shop working when @Cybele came in.
That's the last thing I remember, until I woke up, in my shop, being shaken by guards - and now I'm in here.
I don't know what to think anymore - sure, it is possible that if @Cybele told me that Opheltius raped her, I might have gone <bezerk,beserk>.
I might have even been angry enough to kill him, but how could I black out that entire memory?
Berossus knows I'm telling the truth - he tested me. But he also saw me kill Opheltius.
And Cybele said she never came to my shop, much less told me that Opheltius did anything to her.
[[Aethon is present]]
I just plain don't understand it.
Aethon: Don't worry, old friend. We'll get to the bottom of this!
Halos: Thanks Aethon, that means a lot to me right now.
Aethon: Perhaps we should see if anybody in the Guild knows anything - maybe somebody found the murder weapon.
Halos: Excellent idea - it might well prove me innocent.
[[Aethon is not present]]
I just plain don't understand it.
Perhaps if the murder weapon was to turn up, it might prove me innocent.
[Not in jail]
{See "*Unknown"}
STRYMON
We are House Strymon.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WEAPON
[In jail]
Finding the murder weapon may be the only way to save me.
[Not in jail]
{See "*Unknown"}
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a slight, mousey, woman#
Yes? Can I help you?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I cannot help you, {sir/ma'am}.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
AKE
She is my best customer. % Only customer though...%
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTENOR
[Before talking to him]
He and I were to be wed.
[After talking with him]
He and I were to be wed.
Do you bear news of him?
Player: Yes, I met him and gave him your message. He said that he must forgive himself before he looks to you <,for> your forgiveness.
#Hebe looks disappointed#
Hebe: I understand. Thank you for your effort.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BUY
{See "Thread"}
BYE
[Initial]
{Sir/Ma'am}, one last thing, if you are in Cademia and meet a trader named Antenor, tell him I forgive him.
{Conversation Ends}
[Typical]
Goodbye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRITO
[After Crito asks you about Hebe]
He's a nice enough person, but my feelings for Antenor are too strong for me to think about another.
[Before Crito asks you about Hebe]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been here for a while - who knows where he is off to now.
[2]
Demodocus was just here not too long ago. Perhaps Crito knows where he went...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
FLAX
Do you have some flax you'd like to sell? I don't have much, but I can offer you 10 oboloi a bale.
[No]
{No Response}
[Yes]
[[Lying]]
Sorry, you've got nothing I'm interested in.
[[Honestly]]
{Display menu for selling flax}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HEBE
{See "Name"}
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I spin @flax into @thread, which I then sell to @Ake.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
My name is Hebe, {sir/ma'am}.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELL
{See "Flax"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
{See "Train"}
THREAD
Sorry, but I've promised @Ake all I can spin.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
I'm sorry, but I'm still just an apprentice at this - Ake could surely teach you, however...
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Titan's Head']
The Titan's Head's front door is {Directions}.
[House Nicander]
House Nicander is {Directions}.
[Judge Sacas]
Judge Sacas' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Milcom the Blacksmith]
Milcom's smithy is {Directions}.
[Ake the Weaver]
Ake the weaver's workshop is {Directions}.
[Thersites, Captain of the Guard]
Thersites, the captain of the guard, lives {Directions} but is often on patrol, or meeting with Judge Sacas {Directions}.
[Tlepolemus the Fisherman]
Tlepolemus lives {Directions}, but is usually fishing outside of town.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies through the forest along the road northwest out of town.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies south down the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies down the road southwest from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Initial]
#You see a young warrior, with a look of fire in his eyes.#
Ah, you are the one that was summoned by Alaric - my name is Hector, and I am honored to meet you!
[Typical before joining]
#You see a young warrior, with a look of fire in his eyes.#
{Morning/Evening}, how can I be of service?
[Typical after joining]
#You see a young warrior, with a look of fire in his eyes.#
Yes, my leader, what can I do for you?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
You confuse me with your words.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is more than just our ruler, he binds the land together in some strange way that I don't understand.
I may not know exactly what is going on, but I do know that as Alaric has weakened, the land has @suffered as well.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
[Not in your party]
Until we meet again...
{Conversation Ends}
[In your party]
Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you...
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
COME
{See "Join"}
CRIMINALS
How I'd love to give them a taste of their own medicine! Dark-hearted cowards!
Cythera should return to the just land it once was...
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DAMAGE
[After earthquake in training room]
This is our training room, but with the damage done by that @earthquake, I don't know.
[Before earthquake in training room]
{See "*Unknown"}
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DIM
It's not as bright in LandKing hall as it used to be. % In the game, all five letters of "Light" are necessary to trigger this response.%
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EARTHQUAKE
[Before earthquake in training room]
There have always been minor tremors here, but as time goes on, they become more and more common.
[After earthquake in training room]
This area has always had minor tremors, but this is the first one that caused major damage.
Come to think of it, there have been more tremors here since Alaric began to weaken.
EVIL
I've heard stories of @criminals roaming <rapant,rampant>, and stranger still, of odd creatures roaming about.
FATHER
My father Hadrian is the head of Alaric's guards - it is a very honorable profession.
FOLLOW
[Not in your party or not waiting]
I'm not currently waiting to rejoin you. Perhaps I should @join you.
[Waiting]
Gladly.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HADRIAN
{See "Father"}
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HONOR
Without honor, there is no meaning to life. Most citizens of Cythera value honor highly, but myself more so than most.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I am a warrior, or at least will be one, like my father.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JOIN
[Before asking Hadrian]
I would be honored, but I have my duty to my @father - you'll need to ask him first.
[Before asking Hadrian when he's present]
I would be honored, but I have my duty to my @father - you'll need to ask him first.
Hadrian: Don't be silly - it would honor me if you would allow my son to serve you in your quest!
Hector: Thank you very much, Father. I will do you proud.
[After asking Hadrian]
My father said yes? That is wonderful. I am honored to join you on your most noble quest.
[Already in your party]
But I'm already following you...
[Waiting or resurrected]
It would be the highest honor to re-accompany you!
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LANDKING
{See "Alaric"}
LEAVE
[Not in your party]
I'm not currently in your party. Perhaps I should @join you.
[In your party]
Have I served you poorly?
[[Yes]]
Woe is me! If you would give me another chance, I'll prove myself.
[[No]]
Very well, you have your own destiny to follow - please seek me out if you ever need a companion.
LIGHT
{See "Dim"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MOTHER
My mother's right around the corner in the kitchen, usually.
She's a kind-hearted soul, and it kills me to see her working at such a menial job.
She's here mostly to be close to my @father, I think, and she does seem to enjoy her @work.
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am called Hector - our legends tell of a great @warrior named Hector, and I hope to follow in his, and my @father's footsteps.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
QUAKE
{See "Earthquake"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRANGER
So you're the @stranger that Alaric summoned here to aid him?
Well, I hope Alaric knows what he's doing. No offense, but you don't look like much of a hero to me...
However, I suppose looks can be deceiving, as my @mother always says.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
SUFFERED
Much has happened in Cythera that would be unthinkable just a few scant years ago...
It's as if the land is stricken with a disease, and can no longer fight back against agents of @evil.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAINING
My father helped me out with that; he's a great warrior in his own right, as well as a patient teacher.
I think I've passed the point where training alone can help me, however...
TREMOR
{See "Earthquake"}
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WAIT
[Not in your party]
I'm not currently in your party. Perhaps I should @join you.
[In your party]
I shall wait here until you return.
WARRIOR
Yes, I hope to honor my @father, and as well as make a name for myself.
I've been @training and studying the ways of a warrior.
WHERE IS...
[Kitchen]
The kitchen is {Directions}.
[Dining Room]
The dining area is {Directions}.
[Library]
The library is {Directions}.
[Throne Room]
The throne room is {Directions}
[Magpie's Quarters]
Magpie's <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}.
[Barracks]
The barracks are {Directions}.
[Alaric's Quarters]
They are {Directions}.
[Exit]
The exit to outside is {Directions}.
[Odemia]
Go out the exit, and follow the road south-southeast. <Its,It's> the first city you'll come to.
[Catamarca]
Go out the exit, past Odemia, and continue south along the coast.
[Cademia]
Go out the exit, past Odemia, and then follow the road southwest. It lies just after the bridge over the river Sitia.
[Pnyx]
Go out, past Odemia, southwest across the river Sitia, and then take the road west out of Cademia until you reach the western shore. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Land King Hall, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Go out, past Odemia, southwest across the river Sitia, and then follow the coast south past Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Land King Hall, so this does not appear in-game.%
WORK
Well, she prepares all the meals for folks in Land King Hall, including @Alaric himself!
Say, I bet if you asked her, she'd be more than willing to cook you a hot meal...
*GREETING
#You see a tired and <wearly,weary> looking woman.#
Welcome to the 'Study Hall' - make yourself at home.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Excuse me?
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
ALCYONE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
APIS
My cousin Apis runs the <Two-Taled,Two-Tailed> Rat in Cademia.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BORUS
Borus and his wife Briseis run the Southland Vineyard. It is pretty much due south of Cademia.
BRISEIS
{See "Borus"}
BYE
Please come back again.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CLYTEMNESTRA
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRITO
My cousin Crito runs the Titan's Head in Odemia.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
DARES
Cousin Dares runs <Dares,Dares'> Eatery, one of the finest eating establishments in Cademia.
DAUGHTER
{See "Niobe"}
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DIOMEDE
Diomede is the wife of my cousin Dares.
DODONA
House Dodona happens to run the finest inns and taverns in Cythera.
DRINK
A round of drinks is {1 obol per person in party} oboloi.
What do you say?
[No]
Another time then.
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
You seem a bit short - sorry, but no credit.
[[You can afford it]]
[[[1]]]
A traveller was by here a month ago or so, claimed to have seen some sort of white ghost in the woods.
[[[2]]]
House Attis has been having some problems with their iron mine.
[[[3]]]
I've heard that House Comana has made some investments in wine stocks - hopefully the price doesn't go up.
[[[4]]]
I've heard that there are a bunch of tunnels under the Magisterium in Pnyx, dug by the mages to keep their failed experiments in.
[[[5]]]
I've heard there's a problem with people getting sick in Catamarca.
[[[6]]]
It's amazing the things you can overhear while crawling through the sewers looking for rats...
[[[7]]]
It's kind of strange, but you can really smell the sea indoors in the Comana Manorhouse.
[[[8]]]
Our delivery of wine from the North Shore Vineyard is running late - I hope I don't run low.
[[[9]]]
Perhaps if you get to Cademia, you could check up on how Stentor is. I was worried about him when he left - he was a good customer.
[[[10]]]
Some guy the other day was talking about how he once saw a Mage walk through a wall - and it wasn't even like there was some sort of secret door or nothing.
[[[11]]]
Some have whispered that the Comana boys had something to do with the death of their father.
[[[12]]]
Some old miner staying at House Attis was here the other night claiming he'd seen some sort of ghost!
[[[13]]]
Some people aren't very fond of Darius - especially Mantinea, but he's always been polite to me.
[[[14]]]
That murder in the council chambers has the town in an uproar.
[[[15]]]
There was a drunk in here the other night, claimed to know the location of the Second Tyrant's Tomb - and would tell anybody, for a price, of course.
[[[16]]]
They say that a bunch of those old ruins were found down in a swamp to the south.
[[[17]]]
This plague really has hurt business.
[[[18]]]
With all the unrest going on, it seems that our underlying political system is failing.
[[[19 and you are alone]]]
You seem to be on a difficult journey, my friend. Perhaps you should ask others to @join you in your quest.
[[[20]]]
You'd better be careful if you're going to roam around in the old part of the city after dark - all those dark and twisty alleys...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GLAUCUS
Glaucus runs the North Shore Vineyard. It lies on the road between Cademia and Catamarca.
HALL
The Hall serves both complete @meals as well as @drinks.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HELEN
My cousin Helen runs the Study Hall in Pnyx.
HISTORY
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
HUSBAND
{See "Paris"}
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I run the 'Study @Hall', mostly catering to the Mages and students.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
LYCAON
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
MAGE
Some of them are pretty rude, but most are at least good tippers.
MEAL
Meals are 6 oboloi per person. Interested?
[No]
Very well, another time...
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
Sorry, no credit.
[[You can afford it]]
#Helen serves you <,a> forgettable meal of cheese, bread, and meat.#
#You eat until you are no longer interested.#
MENELAUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Helen, wife of Paris.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
NIOBE
My daughter Niobe is a bit quiet, but a very good child, and even helps around the cafe at times.
NORTH SHORE VINEYARD
{See "Glaucus"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PARIS
My husband Paris runs the general store, just across the hall from here.
PARIUM
My cousin Parium runs the Green Goat Tavern and Inn in Catamarca - fine place. % The general Dodona prompt "Paris" is not accessible due to matching the beginning of "Parium". The response is "Paris is married to my cousin Helen."%
PASSWORD
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
PEISANDER
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PELEUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Pheres
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
RUNES
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SEMELE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SOUTHLAND VINEYARD
{See "Borus"}
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
STUDENTS
Students make up the bulk of my patrons - they're fun, but cheap.
THRASYMEDES
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TUNNELS
You've been listening to the wild student rumors.
They are nothing but some old storage tunnels, which are no longer safe, nothing more.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
VINEYARD
There are two major vineyards, the Southland Vineyard, and the North Shore Vineyard. % In the game, this prompt is only available through "Vinyard".%
VINYARD
{See "Vineyard"}
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
WINE
We serve both vintages from the North Shore Vineyard, as well as the Southland Vineyard.
Unfortunately, our shipment from the North Shore Vineyard is running a bit late.
*GREETING
#You see a slight, reserved man.#
Yes, what can I do for you?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Perhaps you should seek elsewhere friend.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
AKE
She does very good work, though there isn't much demand for her quality of material.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BUY
Fine Crafted Clothing
{Display menu for buying cloaks or capes}
BYE
Farewell.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
FABRIC
I mostly get it locally, though occasionally I get a shipment from @Ake in Odemia.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HYPSENOR
{See "Name"}
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I am a tailor - I turn @fabric into simple clothing. Perhaps you'd be interested in @buying some?
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Hypsenor.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Initial]
#You see a being made of pure fire, whose face dances with the flames.#
Greetings human! It is not often one of your kind gets to meet me.
[[Timon is present and has seen a demon]]
I am called Ignae, and you, you are special, you are not like the rest of the human, eh?
Timon: This surely looks like some sort of demon - we must be cautious!
Ignae: Be at ease, mortal. Though you dabble in what you call magic, you know me not.
I have as much in common with what you call a demon as you do with a rock, yes - that's it.
I am also called Ignae of the @South, for that is my place though I'm obviously not there now.
But now you, you are @unique, are you not? Not like @Alaric is unique, that is for sure.
[[Timon is not present or hasn't seen a demon]]
I am called Ignae, and you, you are special, you are not like the rest of the human, eh?
I am also called Ignae of the @South, for that is my place though I'm obviously not there now.
But now you, you are @unique, are you not? Not like @Alaric is unique, that is for sure.
[Typical]
#You see a being made of pure fire, whose face dances with the flames.#
*UNKNOWN
You speak nonsense, of this I am sure.
0
Is nothing nothing, or is it everything? Nothing is? or Nothing is not? From Nothing to Without Limits is a single step.
AIR
Air is the North pillar.
ALARIC
Alaric is more than human, as you should know - but how much more? He sits in the @balance.
AXIS
The axis stretches from East to West, for the axis is both East and West.
BAHOUDIN
Ah! Now you are closer to the heart of the matter - but for every hunchback there is a soldier.
BALANCE
The balance between East and West.
BYE
Leaving so soon?
{Conversation Ends}
COMPASS
I believe you call it a compass in your world, or at least that's what I think your thoughts tell me.
DESTROY
The balance between North and South, East and West, has always been precarious, but always it was balance.
Until the West found a way to have their powers <trancend,transcend> the axis, and drove the East from their seats of power.
This all happened, of course, long before you humans ever arrived. I'm still not sure how that happened...
You humans, it seems, are outside the four pillars, or perhaps are a combination of all four - I'm not sure.
You could be quite an ally to any of the four pillars, though who would be master and who would be slave is hard to determine.
EARTH
Earth is the East pillar.
EAST
[Before meeting any Seldane]
Yes, you will meet the East, of this I am sure.
[After meeting any Seldane]
You've already met the East - those of Earth are the East pillar.
FIRE
Fire is the South pillar
FOUNDATIONS
{See "Pillars"}
HUNCHBACK
Hunchback - bent over and curved, looking like a question mark?
IGNAE
No matter how many times you say it, it still refers to me.
JHAIXUS
<Jhaixus,Jhiaxus> attempted to go beyond what he is, and he pays the price for that.
I have respect for the attempt, but scorn for the folly. % In the game, this prompt is only available through "Jhaixus".%
JHIAXUS
{See "Jhaixus"}
JINRAI
Jinrai was the downfall of <Jhaixus,Jhiaxus>, and of Jinrai, but who would not pay that price?
JOB
That's a good one. What job does the wind or the tide have? 'Job' indeed!
MAGPIE
You are no Magpie, but neither is he. He is the @balance that is not.
NAME
As I've said, I am Ignae of the @South.
NORTH
You do not want to know about that one.
NOTHING
{See "0"}
PILLARS
As there are four points on what you would call a compass, there are four pillars of the world - @North, @East, @South, and @West.
PRICE
The price for going beyond what one is, but as your mathematics teach you, 1 plus -1 equals 0
Of course, in the case of <Jhaixus,Jhiaxus> and Jinrai, when you attempt to combine the East and the West, you form the Axis of Balance.
SABINATE
Sabinate is what he is, and no more.
SELDANE
That label is confusing at best - I like to think in terms of the four pillars...
SOLDIER
Soldier - standing straight and at attention, looking like an exclamation point!
SOUTH
[Initial]
Yes, I am Ignae from the South. There are four @pillars for the world, and I am of the South.
[Typical]
As I've said, I am Ignae of the South.
UNIQUE
You are like the rest of the humans, but you are not born of this world, that is for sure.
WATER
Water is the West pillar.
WEST
Perhaps you will know the West - the West is certainly involved! They attempt to @destroy the @balance.
*GREETING
[During business hours]
#You see a small, hesitant looking man.#
Some fresh fruit?
{Display menu for buying grapes or pomegranates}
{Player buys or declines}
{Conversation Ends}
[Outside business hours]
#You see a small, hesitant looking man.#
Please - I'm not open for business now!
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
#You see a disorganized man.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Perhaps I could research that...
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
As a Judge, I obviously am closer to the situation than the rest of the citizens, and I'm worried.
I don't know what we will do if he falls - the times are perilous indeed.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
AREITHOUS
Master Areithous sets a fine table!
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Farewell.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CANACHUS
Canachus was a fine man, and his sons seem to carry that trait, but something...
I don't know, I guess I'm just rambling. Anyway, Canachus passed away three years ago.
I investigated, but it appeared to be natural causes. Still something wasn't quite @right.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
COMANA
House Comana has done a fine job ruling Kosha, and we all support them.
COUNCIL
When there are matters of city law, we run the Council meeting, ensuring that it is fair to all Houses present.
We also have the power to veto any law we feel isn't in the best interest of the land.
Of course, a House can always appeal to Alaric, but the few times that has <happens,happened>, he has always agreed with our reasoning.
With Alaric's <weaking,weakening>, however, this system may have some problems in the future.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARIUS
He hasn't been around recently - I believe he is in Catamarca.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
It has been a while since Demodocus played around here.
[2]
Demodocus was performing here recently, though I don't know if he is still around.
DISPUTES
We are impartial third parties that use our magical powers to get to the heart of disputes between citizens.
Since a citizen can not lie to us, and we have no political family ties except to Alaric, we are well suited for this task.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
DUTIES
{See "Duty"}
DUTY
The duties of a Judge are numerous, including settling @disputes, running @Council, establishing House @popularity, and the like.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Freemage Idomeneus was here a couple of months back - said he was going to follow the sea.
He had some strange theory about time and the sea - I don't remember it exactly.
He headed south, saying something about 'earth meets the sea'.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Yes? I am Itanos.
JOB
I am the Judge of Kosha, for what little good that does.
There hasn't been the need for my @services since @Canachus died three years ago.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fine place to live.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
Elder Myus does a fine job ruling House Comana.
NAME
I am Itanos.
NAXOS
He hasn't been around recently - I believe he is in Cademia.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
POPULARITY
It is the Judge's duty to ensure that the voting power of the Houses is directly related to the popularity of the House with citizens of the city.
Normally, this is done yearly, through elections (and since I can detect people <lieing,lying> to me, there is very little chance for fraud).
However, a House can call for special elections, if the Judge deems the reason sound, such as change in House leadership.
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PRUSA
Prusa was a Freemage who lived here in Kosha - it was nice to have a fellow Mage here.
Anyway, she was studying visions, divination and some sort of 'true seeing' she called <,it>.
I still remember her waking me that night. It was shortly after Stentor left for Cademia, and she came bursting in.
I could tell from her eyes that something was wrong - very wrong. She was repeating the same thing over, and over.
Something about the sea coming to get her - she wasn't making much sense. Anyway, she left Kosha then.
The last I heard, she was living somewhere around the source of the River Styx - northwest of here.
I hear she's lost touch with reality, but people occasionally seek her out for some sort of divine wisdom or some such.
Perhaps you should seek her out...
RIGHT
On the surface, things have never been better in Kosha, but...
I don't know, something just doesn't seem right, like a hallow facade of some sort.
Maybe @Stentor was right in leaving, and @Prusa.
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SAPPHIRE
[Before getting the book]I'm sorry to admit that I walked off with one of the Sapphire Books of Wisdom from the Library in Pnyx.
I'll give you it to take back if you promise not to mention this to Selinus...
[[Typical]]
Stop by this evening when I'm working in my study - I'll see if I can dig it up for you...
[[In his study]]
#He searches around in the nearby bookcase for a minute.#
Ah! Here it is. Hm, 'The Sapphire Book of Mercy'. I never could make much of <,it>, but here you go.
#He gives you the book.#
[After getting the book]
Sorry, I just had the one book - I don't know where any of the others are...
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SERVICE
{See "Duty"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STENTOR
@Stentor was my majordomo. He left Kosha for Cademia about four years ago.
Said something about fearing death - I was never able to get a straight answer out of him.
Strange, that, considering my training. It was like some deep primal fear had grabbed his soul.
[Typical]
If you ever get to Cademia, you should ask him yourself, and tell him I wish him well.
[Initial]
If you ever get to Cademia, you should ask him yourself, and tell him I wish him well.
I've been meaning to get up there some time, but just haven't gotten around to it.
He left behind one of his fishing nets - could you take it to him for me?
[[Yes]]
Excellent - here you go. Thanks.
[[No]]
Well, I'll get around to it one of these days - I'm sure he's gotten a new one anyway.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Roasted Haunch']
The Roasted Haunch's front door is {Directions}.
[Atreus the Gemsmith]
Atreus the Gemsmith's workshop is {Directions}.
[Myus of Comana]
Lord Myus is normally found in the Great Hall, {Directions}.
[Citizen Larisa's Quarters]
She hasn't been in town for a while now, but you can find her house {Directions}.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies at the far northern edge of the land, past Odemia.
[Odemia]
Odemia <,is> north of Catamarca and northeast of Cademia, along the eastern shore.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca <,is> northeast of here, across the gulf, but just follow the coast from Cademia.
[Cademia]
Cademia, north, up the shore.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the other side of the Titan's Spine Mountains - <take,taking> the road west from Cademia is the safest.
WISDOM
{See "Sapphire"}
WRONG
{See "Right"}
*GREETING
[Before learning Seldane]
[[Timon is not present]]
Au an Gernek ers.
{Conversation Ends}
[[Timon is present]]
[[[Timon has seen Sabinate or Jhiaxus before]]]
Au an Gernek ers.
Timon: I'm afraid I can't help - this doesn't correspond to any of the <phoneme,phonemes> I've assigned to carvings.
{Conversation Ends}
[[[Timon has not seen Sabinate or Jhiaxus before]]]
Timon: This is amazing! It is a living Seldane! Never did I think I would actually meet one!
Jhiaxus: Au an Gernek ers.
Timon: I'm afraid I can't help - this doesn't correspond to any of the <phoneme,phonemes> I've assigned to carvings.
{Conversation Ends}
[After learning Seldane]
[[Initial]]
We are Jhiaxus - why do you disturb us? We @grieve.
[[Typical]]
Please, we grieve, be brief.
[[During Honor Jinrai task]]
Have you honored Jinrai?
[[[No]]]
Begone, and return not until this is done!
{Conversation Ends}
[[[Yes]]]
[[[[Lying]]]]
Your words do not match your actions.
[[[[Honestly]]]]
Yes, this is good. Seek our @son, that one <bear,bears> the key to the right post.
Our deal is kept.
*UNKNOWN
Dust. All shall be dust.
BAHOUDIN
[Before honoring Jinrai]
Bahoudin has many names.
[After honoring Jinrai]
[[Hector is not present]]
You know that one. They are Magpie.
[[Hector is present]]
You know that one. They are Magpie.
Hector: This is impossible, my liege. This would mean that Magpie isn't human!
Jhiaxus: Truth is on our side.
Hector: Bah, you can't trust this creature!
BYE
[Before agreeing to honor Jinrai]
We grieve, do not disturb us.
{Conversation Ends}
[After agreeing to honor Jinrai but before doing so]
Honor Jinrai and then return.
{Conversation Ends}
[After honoring Jinrai]
May the wind of Truth be on your side.
{Conversation Ends}
GRIEVE
We grieve for lost Jinrai.
HONOR
[Before honoring Jinrai]
You must make an offering to the Ka of Jinrai.
Bread it shall be, made by your own hands.
Take it across the Lake of Fire, and offer it to the Ka of Jinrai.
Then alone shall Jinrai be honored.
[After honoring Jinrai]
You understand honoring Jinrai, we are pleased.
JINRAI
Jinrai was our mate. Together we were alone.
As our father has no son, that father of Jinrai had no daughter.
Our union was our destruction, but our union offered salvation for our people.
Long we were united, alone in that which you would call LandsEnd.
Then came the people of Jinrai, who destroyed Jinrai.
But the people of this one have no power over the people of Jinrai, so we fled.
Alone now for 120 eternities are we, without our people, without Jinrai.
@Honor Jinrai, or we will speak no longer.
JOB
Without @Jinrai, we wait for the end of the world.
NAME
We are Jhiaxus. Once we were the son of Sabinate, but Sabinate has no son now.
SON
[Before honoring Jinrai]
Our father has no son, as we have no father.
[After honoring Jinrai]
Our son you know. That one has many names - we know as @Bahoudin...
*GREETING
#A vision appears before <yo,you>.#
You have honored our memory. You have fed our KA. In return, we shall tell you of truth.
Truth is one's perception of the facts. The facts are singular, but truth is manyfold. One can be told facts. but one must make truth.
Jhiaxus and we shared the truth, and neither of our people would accept that. The mixing of Sea and Earth was heresy to them.
Ours were the people of the Sea, Jhiaxus' were the people of the Earth. Our conflict was eternal.
Only here, where the powers of Fire were strong could we hide, but alas, our people found us, destroyed us.
Consider the facts, young mortal, and be set free by the truth. The ruins that were built by the Seldane - that is fact.
The ruins that were destroyed - that is fact. Ask yourself how, ask yourself why, ask yourself who.
And for what purpose was this done? With what tools was this done? And how are those tools used?
A tool is neither good nor evil - it is but a tool. It is in the hands of the wielder that a tool's purpose is determined.
You must learn who your enemies are, and who are your allies, but in the end, you can only trust yourself, for all others are blinded by their truth.
There is one you can trust, who is our offspring. But in the end, do not be blinded by a truth which is not yours.
This, of course, is our truth. Your truth, you must make.
#The vision seems to fade, and you awaken, as if from a dream.#
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
[Initial]
[[Timon is not present]]
#You see a wide faced, narrow eyed middle aged man with a wide mouth and narrow lips.#
Who are you, skulking around here?
{Enter Text}
Hm, likely story.
[[Timon is present]]
#You see a wide faced, narrow eyed middle aged man with a wide mouth and narrow lips.#
Why, Timon, good to see you again. Who's your friend?
Timon: Joppa. Allow me to introduce {Player name}.
Joppa: Delighted, I'm sure.
[Typical]
#You see a wide faced, narrow eyed middle aged man with a wide mouth and narrow lips.#
Good {morning/evening}, {Player name}.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
#He looks at you as if you are an idiot.#
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Our Lord Alaric certainly is failing - that is clear. Such a pity.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ARIADNE
We heard what happened to Lady Ariadne - what a pity, but those things are to be expected in @Odemia.
ATTIS
Face it, House @Attis never had what it took to rule the city of Cademia.
ATUSSA
You've got to admire being able to step down from a ruling House to become a blacksmith!
BYE
Yeah, whatever.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
{See "Attis"}
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARIUS
Darius is currently in Catamarca.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DODONA
House Dodona is probably more fit to rule Catamarca than House Strymon.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I assist Mistress Larisa, and help protect her in these @ruins.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
To think, three years ago, Kosha was just a struggling farmtown, and now it prospers!
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LARISA
Lord Myus assigned me to assist and protect her.
MAGE
They say mages help keep the world in order - they aren't doing a great job, aren't they?
MAGPIE
Oh, you mean the LandKing's fool? Very odd bird, if you'll pardon the pun.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
Lord Myus is a fine ruler, and a very fine person as well.
NAME
I already told you - I'm called Joppa.
NAXOS
Naxos is in Cademia.
NICANDER
{See "Ariadne"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Considering how remote Odemia is, it is a wonder it is as safe as it is, or isn't, as the case may be.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PLAGUE
A terrible thing, but crisis brings out the best, or worst, in people.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RUINS
Look around you - are you blind?
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
You know, the way House Strymon has handled this @Plague, they clearly aren't fit to rule.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
*GREETING
[Before Larisa invites you in]
[[7pm-11pm]]
Excuse me, {sir/ma'am}, but none are permitted to enter the site at this time.
You may return tomorrow, after Mistress Larisa arises.
{Conversation Ends}
[[12am-7am]]
Excuse me, {sir/ma'am}, but none are permitted to enter the site at this time.
You may return later in the morning, after Mistress Larisa arises.
{Conversation Ends}
[[8am-6pm]]
[[[Timon is not present]]]
I'm sorry, but strangers are not permitted within this site. I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
{Conversation Ends}
[[[Timon is present]]]
I'm sorry, but strangers are not permitted within this site. I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
Timon: Excuse me, but if you'd be so kind as to tell Larisa that her brother Timon is here to see her.
Khalkis Guard: Very well, please stay here while I go check with Mistress Larisa.
{Dialogue window closes} % The guard walks off screen and says the off-screen lines: "Do you have a brother Timon? ... Very well, I'll tell them." He walks back onto the screen.% {Dialogue window opens}
Your sister Larisa is in the tent over there to the south west. She is quite eager to see you.
{Conversation Ends}
[After Larisa invites you in]
[[12am-11am]]
Good morning.
{Conversation Ends}
[[12pm-11pm]]
Good evening.
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
#You see a very serious looking guard.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I am just a guard, and not permitted to talk of such.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
AREITHOUS
Master Areithous sets a fine table!
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
Goodbye, stranger.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CANACHUS
It was a shame when Canachus died, but Myus seems to have <take,taken> up the task quite well.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana has done a fine job ruling Kosha, and we all support them.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARIUS
He hasn't been around recently - I believe he is in Catamarca.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
It has been a while since Demodocus played around here.
[2]
Demodocus was performing here recently, though I don't know if he is still around.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I protect the citizens of Kosha.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fine place to live.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
Elder Myus does a fine job ruling House Comana.
NAXOS
He hasn't been around recently - I believe he is in Cademia.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Roasted Haunch']
The Roasted Haunch's front door is {Directions}.
[Judge Itanos]
Judge Itanos' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Atreus the Gemsmith]
Atreus the Gemsmith's workshop is {Directions}.
[Myus of Comana]
Lord Myus is normally found in the Great Hall, {Directions}.
[Citizen Larisa's Quarters]
She hasn't been in town for a while now, but you can find her house {Directions}.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies at the far northern edge of the land, past Odemia.
[Odemia]
Odemia <,is> north of Catamarca and northeast of Cademia, along the eastern shore.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca <,is> northeast of here, across the gulf, but just follow the coast from Cademia.
[Cademia]
Cademia, north, up the shore.
*GREETING
#You see a very serious looking guard.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I am just a guard, and not permitted to talk of such.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric's bond with the land grows weak, and so his mind is strained.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
Goodbye, stranger.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DIM
It's not as bright in LandKing hall as it used to be. % In the game, all five letters of "Light" are necessary to trigger this response.%
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EARTHQUAKE
There have always been minor tremors here, but as time goes on, they become more and more common.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I guard Alaric here in LandKing Hall.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LANDKING
{See "Alaric"}
LIGHT
{See "Dim"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
QUAKE
{See "Earthquake"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TREMOR
{See "Earthquake"}
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Kitchen]
The kitchen is {Directions}.
[Dining Room]
The dining area is {Directions}.
[Library]
The library is {Directions}.
[Throne Room]
The throne room is {Directions}
[Magpie's Quarters]
Magpie's <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}.
[Barracks]
The barracks are {Directions}.
[Alaric's Quarters]
They are {Directions}.
[Exit]
The exit to outside is {Directions}.
[Odemia]
Go out the exit, and follow the road south-southeast. <Its,It's> the first city you'll come to.
[Catamarca]
Go out the exit, past Odemia, and continue south along the coast.
[Cademia]
Go out the exit, past Odemia, and then follow the road southwest. It lies just after the bridge over the river Sitia.
[Pnyx]
Go out, past Odemia, southwest across the river Sitia, and then take the road west out of Cademia until you reach the western shore. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Land King Hall, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Go out, past Odemia, southwest across the river Sitia, and then follow the coast south past Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Land King Hall, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before learning her name]
#You see an attractive young lady, who looks tired, but content.#
Good {morning/evening}, citizen.
[After learning her name]
#You see an attractive young lady, who looks tired, but content.#
Hello again, {Player name}.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm afraid I don't understand, citizen.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
AREITHOUS
He is the man of my dreams.
ATREUS
Atreus is a dear man, and my most trusted friend, but he worries too much about me.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
Good bye, then.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CANACHUS
It was a shame when Canachus died, but Myus seems to have <take,taken> up the task quite well.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHANGE
After I get @married to @Areithous.
COMANA
House Comana has done a fine job ruling Kosha, and we all support them.
COOK
Being a cook is what I've always wanted to do, which is one <,of> the reasons <Ariethous,Areithous> and I are so well suited.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARIUS
He hasn't been around recently - I believe he is in Catamarca.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
It has been a while since Demodocus played around here.
[2]
Demodocus was performing here recently, though I don't know if he is still around.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
FOOD
You'll have to go to the pub and talk to Areithous about that.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I am the cook here in House Comana, though that might @change in the future.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fine place to live.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MARRY
Why yes, @Areithous and I are to be married next summer. It is what I've always wanted.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
Elder Myus does a fine job ruling House Comana.
NAME
I am Laodice - and you are?
{Enter Text}
Pleased to meet you {Display Text}.
NAXOS
He hasn't been around recently - I believe he is in Cademia.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Roasted Haunch']
The Roasted Haunch's front door is {Directions}.
[Judge Itanos]
Judge Itanos' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Atreus the Gemsmith]
Atreus the Gemsmith's workshop is {Directions}.
[Myus of Comana]
Lord Myus is normally found in the Great Hall, {Directions}.
[Citizen Larisa's Quarters]
She hasn't been in town for a while now, but you can find her house {Directions}.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies at the far northern edge of the land, past Odemia.
[Odemia]
Odemia <,is> north of Catamarca and northeast of Cademia, along the eastern shore.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca <,is> northeast of here, across the gulf, but just follow the coast from Cademia.
[Cademia]
Cademia, north, up the shore.
*GREETING
[During business hours]
#You see a striking, if somewhat devious, looking man.#
Tasty meat? I hunted it myself!
{Display menu for buying meat skewers, sausages, roasts, or ribs}
{Player buys or declines}
{Conversation Ends}
[Outside business hours]
#You see a striking, if somewhat devious, looking man.#
If you are looking to buy fine meat products, please stop by my foodstand around mid-day.
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
[Initial]
[[Timon is not present]]
I'm sorry, but strangers are not permitted here - I would ask you to leave.
[[Timon is present]]
Timon! So good to see you again! How goes the studies? What brings you to these swamps?
Timon: Ah, Larisa, great to see you again too. My studies have brought me on great adventure, not unlike yourself here.
All quite <interested,interesting>, but that must wait until another time for us to detail it. Let me introduce you to my friend, {Player name}.
Larisa: Please to meet you, {sir/ma'am}. Any friend of Timon is a friend of mine. What brings you down to this swamp?
Timon: Well, we are involved in research on Seldane ruins, as you know, and these ruins might prove key to our understanding.
Larisa: Well, there isn't all that much here, really, other than a building <wehose,whose> doors refuse to open. Otherwise nothing unique.
I guess that isn't exactly true, since these ruins are in excellent condition, as well as the first evidence connecting those pylons with the Seldane.
In truth, I was just about to leave and return to Kosha to give <me,my> report to Myus - I'm overdue as it is.
Timon: Would you mind if we looked around a bit here?
Larisa: Not at all. Feel free - perhaps I will see you in Kosha...
{Conversation Ends}
[Typical]
I'm sorry, but I've got to finish up here and head back to Kosha, and I'm in a bit of a hurry.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm sorry, but could you repeat yourself?
ABANDONED
It might have been a natural disaster, or some sort of strife, but something drove the Seldane from this city.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BROTHER
My brother Timon, of course.
BYE
Perhaps we'll see each other again in Kosha.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I'm an explorer, as much as my big brother hates to admit it.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JOPPA
Joppa might seem like a bit of a grump, but he is very dependable.
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LARISA
Yes?
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
Why, Larisa, silly.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RUINS
These ruins were once a <might,mighty> Seldane city, as near as I've been able to gather. But something caused it to be @abandoned.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELDANE
The Seldane race is almost certainly extinct.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
I'm quite proud of him.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
*GREETING
[Initial]
Welcome stranger. Alaric said you'd be by sooner or later. I am Lindus, Headmaster of the Magisterium.
You have come to learn the Ways of the Mage, no?
[[No]]
Very well, I see you have <matter,matters> more pressing.
[[Yes]]
{See "Train"}
[Typical]
[[You have already learned magic]]
Welcome again.
[[You have not learned magic]]
Welcome again.
You have come to learn the Ways of the Mage, no?
[[No]]
Very well, I see you have <matter,matters> more pressing.
[[Yes]]
{See "Train"}
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm afraid I don't know what you are talking about.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
Obviously, as Headmaster, I'm closer to Alaric than any others, save perhaps his personal staff.
Publicly, I must present a unified facade 'everything is going to be fine', but privately, I'm deeply concerned.
We are trying to make plans for all <eventuallities,eventualities>, but it looks dicey, no matter how things go.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
[You have already learned magic]
My door is always open to a student.
{Conversation Ends}
[You have not learned magic]
Please come back, there is some training that we can give you that will help you on your trials.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CIPHER MANUSCRIPT
The Cipher Manuscript is one of <,the> greatest <secret,secrets>. A translation can be found in the <Eigth,Eighth> Degree Hall.
As for what it means, and its implications, even I do not know much beyond what can be read there.
I beg you not to speak to others about this...
CLYTEMNESTRA
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CROLNA
[Before curing plague]
I don't know what you are talking about.
[After curing plague]
[[Unregistered]]
Hm, yes, that is an interesting crystal. It is just like the one that @Timon found.
If you would @register, I'd see to it that he'd make time in his busy studies to talk to you.
[[Registered]]
[[[Initial]]]
Hm, yes, that is an interesting crystal. It is just like the one that @Timon found.
I would suggest that you go talk to him about it, perhaps he can shed some light on the topic.
He is currently working in the @ruins to the north east of here.
[[[Typical]]]
@Timon knows more about it than I do, talk to him.
CRYSTAL
{See "Crolna"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Ah yes, you've heard of Eioneus then. He's a Freemage, researching magically enhancing weapons.
He might prove to be quite useful to you, all things considered. You might want to seek him out.
I haven't seen him in a while, but from what I remember of his work, it requires a source of lava.
There are a couple of sources of it, from the volcano at Lands End, to a number of caves in the mountains.
His younger sister Semele is a student here - you might want to talk to her.
FOOL
{See "Magpie"}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GLOWING
{See "Crolna"}
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I am the Headmaster of the Magisterium, a thankless job if there ever was one.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KESH
[Before discussing it with Sacas]
I don't know what you're talking about.
[After discussing it with Sacas]
Sacas is in charge of investigating that. You should travel to Odemia and report to her directly.
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
{See "Name"}
LYCAON
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MAGPIE
In truth, I don't trust him - I know that Alaric often turns to him for council, but I still get a funny feeling about him.
MENELAUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
METICS
<Metic,Metics> are a race of mystical beings who inhabit this world.
[Before sending you to Timon]
While I've never seen them, they certainly do exist, despite what others may say.
[After sending you to Timon]
Have you tracked @Timon down? I believe he is in the ruins to the north east...
[After talking to Timon]
As you know, Timon has been studying them.
[Alternative]
The person to talk to is @Timon. % This prompt only appears in the data files.%
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Lindus, Headmaster of the Magisterium.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PEISANDER
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PELEUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Pheres
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
REGISTER
Yes, just run the 'Register Cythera' program - it has all the details.
RUINS
There are ruins to the north east - just follow the River Tirynth upstream and you can't miss them.
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELDANE
Hm, I've heard that name before, but I don't remember quite where...
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SEMELE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SPY
[Before discussing the spy with Sacas]
Our magical powers would easily detect spies involved in any matter of state.
[After discussing the spy with Sacas]
Yes, I heard. A spy using that nasty kesh stuff - this does not bode well.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
{See "Train"}
THRASYMEDES
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
[Before curing plague]
He is one of our Freemages, doing research.
[After curing plague]
[[Initial]]
[[[Unregistered]]]
He has been studying the Metic @ruins and an artifact that he found, much like that glowing green @crystal you carry.
If you would @register, I'd see to it that he'd make time in his busy studies to talk to you.
[[[Registered]]]
He has been studying the Metic @ruins and an artifact that he found, much like that glowing green @crystal you carry.
Perhaps you should talk to him, and see what he knows.
[[Before talking to Timon]]
Haven't you tracked him down yet? He's probably in the @ruins to the north east.
[[After talking to Timon]]
We are all quite proud of his works.
[[Alternative]]
He has been studying the Metic @ruins. % This prompt appears to be only in the data files.%
TRAIN
What would you like to train on?
[You have no experience points]
#You need some more experience before you can train.#
[You have experience points]
[[Mana]]
[[[Skill less than 5]]]
#Lindus looks you over passing his hands back and forth in front of you...#
[[[[First time completing any magical training]]]]
Good, let's get started right away...
#You proceed to get trained in basics of the ways of the mage...#
The most prized possession of a Mage is their grimoire, and so I proudly present you with yours...
You may now use it to learn spells (use it on the scroll)
[[[[Subsequent times]]]]
Good, let's get started right away...
#You proceed to get trained in basics of the ways of the mage...#
[[[Skill is 5 to 9]]]
#Lindus looks you over passing his hands back and forth in front of you...#
[[[[First time completing any magical training]]]]
You've got the basics, now here are some more advanced formulations...
#Lindus explains some more complex formulations and rituals.#
The most prized possession of a Mage is their grimoire, and so I proudly present you with yours...
You may now use it to learn spells (use it on the scroll)
[[[[Subsequent times]]]]
You've got the basics, now here are some more advanced formulations...
#Lindus explains some more complex formulations and rituals.#
[[[Skill is 10 to 14]]]
#Lindus looks you over passing his hands back and forth in front of you...#
Hm - you're quite the student, now here are some real advanced techniques...
#Lindus shows you some even more complex attributes and properties.#
[[[Skill is 15]]]
#Lindus looks you over passing his hands back and forth in front of you...#
You've got complete mastery of Mana.
[[Casting]]
[[[Skill less than 5]]]
#Lindus looks you over passing his hands back and forth in front of you...#
[[[[First time completing any magical training]]]]
Good, let's get started right away...
#You proceed to get trained in basics of the ways of the mage...#
The most prized possession of a Mage is their grimoire, and so I proudly present you with yours...
You may now use it to learn spells (use it on the scroll)
[[[[Subsequent times]]]]
Good, let's get started right away...
#You proceed to get trained in basics of the ways of the mage...#
[[[Skill is 5 to 9]]]
#Lindus looks you over passing his hands back and forth in front of you...#
[[[[First time completing any magical training]]]]
You've got the basics, now here are some more advanced formulations...
#Lindus explains some more complex formulations and rituals.#
The most prized possession of a Mage is their grimoire, and so I proudly present you with yours...
You may now use it to learn spells (use it on the scroll)
[[[[Subsequent times]]]]
You've got the basics, now here are some more advanced formulations...
#Lindus explains some more complex formulations and rituals.#
[[[Skill is 10 to 14]]]
#Lindus looks you over passing his hands back and forth in front of you...#
Hm - you're quite the student, now here are some real advanced techniques...
#Lindus shows you some even more complex attributes and properties.#
[[[Skill is 15]]]
#Lindus looks you over passing his hands back and forth in front of you...#
You've got complete mastery of Casting.
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TUNNELS
I'm sure you've heard the rumors, about treasure or failed experiments, but well, they aren't exactly true.
The tunnels below Pnyx were used for storage, but unfortunately, there's a loose golem in them.
We just keep people out of them for their own safety. Nothing more sinister than that.
Nobody's been down there for ages - least ways not since I was made Headmaster.
The secrets of how to get down there are <a,> well guarded - don't want any accidents to happen to overly <inqusitive,inquisitive> students.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a stressed male student.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't know about that.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
Alcyone is another student.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Good bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CLYTEMNESTRA
Clytemnestra is another student - she's been here longer than the rest of us.
She should be Freemage soon.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
Danae is another student.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is Semele's older brother - she is always bragging about him.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
Rumor has it that there are golems in the @tunnels hidden below Pnyx.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I'm a student - I haven't decided what I want to study yet.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Headmaster Lindus seems like a decent enough person.
LYCAON
Yes?
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
Menelaus is another student.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm called Lycaon.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Master Palaestra isn't the friendliest, but she knows her stuff.
PASSWORD
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
PEISANDER
Peisander is another student - just started a month or so back.
PELEUS
Peleus is another student.
PHERES
Master Pheres is one of the best instructors - probably from teaching healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Protesilaus is another student.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Librarian Selinus has probably been here since it was founded.
SEMELE
Semele is another student.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THRASYMEDES
Thrasymedes is another student.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
TROS
Master Tros is probably the most boring instructor here.
TUNNELS
Ever seen that magically locked door along the outer southern edge of Pnyx?
Well, depending on what rumor you believe, they lead to either hidden treasures that the Mages have collected.
Or to some sort of <prision,prison> where all the failures of their experiments are kept, and it is swarming with golems.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a powerful miner.#
There's no way any of us are going back in that mine with that ghost in there!
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see a hunchback dressed in motley, with a pleasant demeanor.#
[Initial]
Follow Magpie, you should.
#Magpie points to the end of the hall to the north.#
At the end of the hall, the Library is.
Much learning can be found in there, from the books written by elders. Do you well it might to learn.
These are quarters for you. Provisions in there are.
The things in your quarters are yours, serve you well they shall.
But be careful not to steal from others. Cythera is an honorable land, and such deeds will serve you ill.
#Magpie looks around quickly.#
Magpie is the fool, but even Magpie knows your journey will be dangerous, young one.
Good it would do you to learn what you can. Important visitors come and go, but you are unique.
Demodocus stays across the hall, for the nonce. Talk with him, Magpie would, would that Magpie be you.
Also, one might ask around to see if somebody would like to @join you on your quest...
[When on the throne at 1:00 PM]
#You see a hunchback dressed in motley, sitting on the throne.#
Magpie is just keeping Alaric's chair warm - is all.
[Before talking with Alaric]
#You see a hunchback dressed in motley, with a pleasant demeanor.#
Please, talk to the master first. % This is not accessible in-game since you always talk first with Alaric.%
*UNKNOWN
That is a story that is not for Magpie to tell.
ALARIC
The <Kind,King> is Alaric and Alaric is the King, @bonded to the @land.
BAHOUDIN
[Alaric is present]
[[Before honoring Jinrai]]
That is a story that is not for Magpie to tell.
[[After honoring Jinrai]]
#He glances briefly at Alaric, as if to see if he is listening.#
That is a story that is not for Magpie to tell.
[Alaric is not present]
[[Before honoring Jinrai]]
That is a story that is not for Magpie to tell.
[[After honoring Jinrai]]
#He glances around briefly#
Magpie and Bahoudin, many stories. That story is true.
Player: Jhiaxus told me that he gave you the Key to the Right Pillar.
Magpie: Yes, truth speaks Jhiaxus. Magpie shall yield it to you, but there is great danger.
Player: Danger? I've been able to take care of myself so far.
Magpie: Great danger for all. Magpie's fears come true...
You shall save us all...
...or destroy us all.
You alone have the power to make the choice.
Magpie sees better than Sabinate or Jhiaxus, but this is unseen.
Sabinate and Jhiaxus have their own motives - remember this.
[[After getting the key]]
Please - that name is not safe. Magpie never uses that name.
[Alternative]
An old name, not used anymore. % This prompt is only in the data files.%
BONDED
A magical bond Alaric has with the land, which allows him to ensure its prosperity. That is why he is called the LandKing.
And this place is thus LandKing Hall, Hall of the LandKing, Hall of Alaric.
In truth, he is surely the King of more than just the Land.
BYE
Perhaps we will share more stories.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Magpie is welcome there, or at least was.
CATAMARCA
Magpie is welcome there, or at least was.
CHRSOTHEMIS
Mother of Alaric is that one. % In the game, this prompt is only available through "Chrsothemis".%
CHRYSOTHEMIS
{See "Chrsothemis"}
COME
{See "Join"}
CROLNA
[Typical]
You know the name - a dangerous tool it is, but a tool nonetheless.
A tool to open, a tool to close.
A tool to build, a tool to destroy.
A tool to heal, a tool to poison.
[After discussing with Sabinate]
You know the name - a dangerous tool it is, but a tool nonetheless.
A tool to open, a tool to close.
A tool to build, a tool to destroy.
A tool to heal, a tool to poison.
Sabinate is right, perhaps, but one can be wrong when one is right.
[After neutralizing it]
You know the name - a dangerous tool it is, but a tool nonetheless.
A tool to open, a tool to close.
A tool to build, a tool to destroy.
A tool to heal, a tool to poison.
Magpie fears it is <,the> last best hope for Alaric - great is the risk.
FIVE
If two of five are lost, there are then but three.
FOUR
Could there be four? Why with man there can be five!
HISTORY
History is everywhere, but nobody asks a rock its history
The history of Magpie, now there's a @story, but the history of Alaric, now that's a @tale.
IGNAE
Old Ignae is a trickster - the sly one he is.
JHIAXUS
[Alaric is present]
[[Before honoring Jinrai]]
That is a story that is not for Magpie to tell.
[[After honoring Jinrai]]
#He glances briefly at Alaric, as if to see if he is listening.#
That is a story that is not for Magpie to tell.
[Alaric is not present]
[[Before honoring Jinrai]]
That is a story that is not for Magpie to tell.
[[After honoring Jinrai]]
Please - that name is not safe. Magpie never uses that name.
[Alternative]
Many people have many motives, not all bode well. % This prompt is only in the data files.%
JINRAI
[Alternative]
People of Jinrai are dangerous - very much so.
Remember well that the dead do not walk. % This prompt is only in the data files. Typical responses forward to "Jhiaxus".%
[Typical]
{See "Jhiaxus"}
JOB
Magpie is the King's Fool! Is that not enough?
JOIN
Sorry, but Magpie's place is with Alaric.
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
That is not a place where Magpie is welcomed.
LAND
Land and water, water and land - those two are not one, except for two, who are two and three.
METICS
Metics are a legend, but so is Magpie, and both are true.
Knows them, Magpie does. Welcome by them, Magpie is not.
NAME
Many names Magpie has.
ODEMIA
Magpie is welcome there, or at least was.
ONE
It is easy to say that one is, or is it? Can one truly say what one is, and what one isn't?
Is one really one, or perhaps two? Mayhaps even three?
PNYX
City of Wizards. They know how to treat Magpie.
SABINATE
Not all visions see deep to the truth of what is, and what must never be. % This is not available in-game, only the data files.%
SELDANE
Seldane, Seldine, are they not all the same? Metics by any other name.
SON
A son Magpie has, and met him you have, @Three that are one, he is. More Magpie can not say.
STORY
A story that can not be told, it is.
TALE
The tale of Alaric? His story is history!
#Alaric laughs and capers as if he has told the best joke ever invented.#
Alaric it was that destroyed the rule of the Tyrants, and brought the Mages back from exile.
He it was that set up government as it stands today. But none know how he gained the power to do this feat.
Or at least, none will say. None is no one. And no one is not one. And not one is two. % This sequence occurs even if Alaric is not present.%
#Alaric again beams with delight.#
THREE
[Typical]
Ah, three, now that is important, but you are not ready for that <knowlege,knowledge>.
[Alternative]
<Jhaixus,Jhiaxus> is one. Jinrai is one.
Bahoudin is two. Chrysothemis is one.
Alaric is three. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
TWO
Two matters not, but three?
WATER
{See "Land"}
WHERE IS...
Tourguide Magpie has played for you once.
*GREETING
[Initial]
#You see a nervous man, shy and uncertain.#
Hello {sir/ma'am}. What can I do for you?
[Typical]
#You see a nervous man, shy and uncertain.#
Hello again, {sir/ma'am}. What can I do for you?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm sorry, I can't help you...
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
We are House Attis.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is no longer of importance.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Until we meet again.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
With the support of House Strymon and Dodona, we are still the most powerful House in Cademia...
...despite what supporters of House Comana may say.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is a house of <villany,villainy> and deceit.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYBELE
My dear sister - I worry about her sometimes...
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is an honorable House, though a bit pedestrian.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GHOST
You will need to talk to my Mother about that - I have no comment.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
He and that crowd he runs with can not be trusted.
[After the murder, before solving it]
That <villian,villain> kills Opheltius, and then tries to blame our Cybele - this is an outrage!
[After solving the murder]
He may have been found innocent, but he is still a <villian,villain>.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
The iron mine has proved to be quite useful for House Attis.
JOB
One day I will take over the rule of House Attis, but for now I learn the family business.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MOTHER
Matron Thuria.
MURDER
[After the murder, before solving it]
That <villian,villain> kills Opheltius, and then tries to blame our Cybele - this is an outrage!
[After solving the murder]
A shapeshifter - we just can't believe that!
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Malis, son of Matron Thuria.
NICANDER
House Nicander is a valuable ally of ours.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
He is the representative of House Nicander we deal with.
[After the murder, before solving it]
He was murdered in cold blood by that Halos of Strymon! This is an outrage!
[After solving the murder]
Accepting his death is hard - he was a good friend of the family.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROBLEMS
{See "Ghost"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon has all it can do to retain control of Catamarca.
THURIA
My dear mother.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
WORRY
She says I shouldn't worry, that everything always works out well, but still, such is my nature.
*GREETING
[Before curing plague]
#You see an older and distraught woman.#
He must not die!
{Conversation Ends}
[After curing plague]
#You see an older, dignified woman.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Excuse me?
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
AKE
Lady Ake is an honorable and noble woman, fitting House Atussa.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANDROMACHE
Andromache was one of our servants, who died due to the Plague.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is still a noble house, in my opinion.
BUSY
It's hard work running House Strymon - especially watching out for the likes of Houses @Nicander and @Comana.
BYE
Farewell.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CITADEL
The Citadel was once a stronghold of the Tyrants, sort of a summer home away from Cademia.
COMANA
I share my <husbands,husband's> distrust of House Comana - especially @Darius.
COMPANY
[Before asking about Darius]
I don't quite follow you...
[After asking about Darius]
People have seen him wandering around in the middle of the night.
Recently I even saw <hi,him> meeting with some ruffians - I couldn't hear what they said though.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARIUS
There's something about him - I don't know. And the @company he keeps...
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just here the other day. Perhaps Parium knows where he is off to...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
Halos is Propontis' younger brother - he lives in Cademia - he's quite resourceful.
HAPMONIDES
Hapmonides was one of our servants, who died from the Plague.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HOUSE
{See "Strymon"}
HUSBAND
{See "Propontis"}
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I help my husband rule Catamarca.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom is an honorable and noble man, fitting House Atussa....
And a quite good blacksmith too, I hear.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Lady Mantinea, wife of Propontis.
NICANDER
House Nicander is full of simpletons and fools.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
It is surprising there aren't more troubles in Odemia, with Nicander ruling.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PLAGUE
Propontis came down with it early on, it is a miracle he survived.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
My husband Propontis was quite ill from the plague, but he'll recover nicely, if he'd just rest.
But he always seems to keep himself @busy with something.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
We are House Strymon.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The Green Goat]
The Green Goat's front door is {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
House Strymon is {Directions}.
[Sardis of House Atussa]
Sardis, of House Atussa, lives and works {Directions}.
[Darius of House Comana]
Darius, of House Comana, is currently staying {Directions}.
[Judge Metopes]
Metopes lives in the Citadel, in the southern edge of town, overlooking the sea.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall north <east,west> through the forest beyond Odemia.
[Odemia]
<Catamarca,Odemia> lies north up the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies west along the coast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 9 "Where is..." fields for Catamarca, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see an old man, whose hands shake, yet fire still burns in his eyes though his face appears tranquil.#
Good {morning/evening}.
[Offering to teach Awareness]
#You see an old man, whose hands shake, yet fire still burns in his eyes though his face appears tranquil.#
You know, some of the things that we've seen really make me worry about you...
Let me teach an important skill - the skill of awareness, one of my greatest tricks of survival.
[[No]]
Well, if you change your mind, just ask <be,me> about @awareness.
[[Yes]]
[[[You have no training points]]]
#You need some more experience before you can train.#
[[[You have training points]]]
#You now know the skill 'Awareness'.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Perhaps I misheard you?
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
AETHON
[Aethon's not in your party]
You'd do best to not have anything to do with him.
[Aethon's in your party]
He's a rogue and a scoundrel.
Aethon: That's the nicest thing you've ever said to me.
Meleager: So sad when the young think they know everything.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
AWARENESS
[After offering to train you]
[[You have training points]]
Decided to take me up on my offer, eh?
[[[No]]]
Well, if you change your mind, just ask <be,me> about @awareness.
[[[Yes]]]
#You now know the skill 'Awareness'.#
[[You have no training points]]
#You need some more experience before you can train.#
[Before offering to train you]
{See "*Unknown"}
BYE
Good day to you.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CLIENT
I have nothing further to say on that subject, respecting my oath of service.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
FOLLOW
[Not in your party and asked to wait]
By your command.
[In your party]
I am unable to do that, seeing as that I am not currently in your @service.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I haven't had a job in many years, but that's a long @story.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JOIN
[Before learning his name]
I don't do business with complete strangers.
[After learning his name]
[[Before joining]]
First, there is a matter of my fee. Normally, I'd ask more, but I can sense your need is great.
Thus, I will only charge 50 oboloi for my services. Do we have a deal?
[[[Yes]]]
[[[[You can't afford it]]]]
Perhaps you should first come up with the money - I don't work on credit.
[[[[You can afford it]]]]
It shall be my honor to accompany you, and serve you well.
[[[No]]]
[[[[You don't know Haggling]]]]
Very well, I understand. If you reconsider, please seek me out.
[[[[You do know Haggling]]]]
Player: No disrespect, but you don't seem up for the task...
Meleager: Very well, how does 35 oboloi sound?
[[[[[Yes]]]]]
[[[[[[You can't afford it]]]]]]
Perhaps you should first come up with the money - I don't work on credit.
[[[[[[You can afford it]]]]]]
It shall be my honor to accompany you, and serve you well.
[[After joining]]
I am already in your service.
[[Asking him to rejoin]]
You have paid me for service, and I will rejoin you with honor.
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LEAVE
[Not in your party]
I am unable to do that, seeing as that I am not currently in your @service.
[In your party]
By your command.
{Conversation Ends} % He leaves your party.%
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am called Meleager.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SERVICES
Though I am old, I am still able to perform the basic function of being a bodyguard.
[Before joining]
I also have the advantage of not needing any weapons to perform this skill, for my hands are my weapons.
Perhaps you'd be interested in having me @join you...
[After joining]
I also have the advantage of not needing any weapons to perform this skill, for my hands are my weapons.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STORY
I used to be a personal bodyguard - not that there is much need for that, back then, especially.
[Aethon is not present]However, I grew old, and my client eventually did not need my @services any more.
[Aethon is present]
However, I grew old, and my client eventually did not need my @services any more.
Aethon: Old is an understatement.
Meleager: You should respect your elders.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
[Not in your party]
Perhaps you'd be interested in my @service?
[In your party]
I can instruct you in the ways of barehanded combat, if you wish.
[[No]]
Very well.
[[Yes]]
[[[You have no training points]]]
#You need some more experience before you can train.#
[[[You have training points]]]
[[[[Barehand less than 15]]]]
#You have been trained in the skill 'Barehand'.#
[[[[Barehand is 15]]]]
#You have complete mastery of Barehand.#
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WAIT
[If he's not in your party]
I am unable to do that, seeing as that I am not currently in your @service.
[If he's in your party]
I shall wait here until you return.
WHERE IS...
[Not in Overworld]
I am <use,used> to <travelling,traveling> out in the world at large, perhaps asking a local might be better.
[In Overworld]
{Display directions to cities} % These aren't very good directions.%
*GREETING
#You see a stressed male student.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't know about that.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
Alcyone is another student.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Good bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CLYTEMNESTRA
Clytemnestra is another student - she's been here longer than the rest of us.
She should be Freemage soon.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
Danae is another student.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is Semele's older brother - she is always bragging about him.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
Rumor has it that there are golems in the @tunnels hidden below Pnyx.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I'm a student - specializing in alchemy.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Headmaster Lindus seems like a decent enough person.
LYCAON
Lycaon is another student.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
Yes?
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm called Menelaus.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Master Palaestra isn't the friendliest, but she knows her stuff.
PASSWORD
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
PEISANDER
Peisander is another student - just started a month or so back.
PELEUS
Peleus is another student.
PHERES
Master Pheres is one of the best instructors - probably from teaching healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Protesilaus is another student.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Librarian Selinus has probably been here since it was founded.
SEMELE
Semele is another student.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THRASYMEDES
Thrasymedes is another student.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
TROS
Master Tros is probably the most boring instructor here.
TUNNELS
Ever seen that magically locked door along the outer southern edge of Pnyx?
Well, depending on what rumor you believe, they lead to either hidden treasures that the Mages have collected.
Or to some sort of <prision,prison> where all the failures of their experiments are kept, and it is swarming with golems.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Initial]
[[Before curing plague]]
Ah, you must be the stranger that Alaric sent to investigate matters.
Well, let me tell you, this @plague has us all puzzled. Nearly everybody has come down with it to some degree.
I've been lucky - I can still function. Others have died.
Please, look around - I am at your disposal.
[[After curing plague]]
I don't know what you did, but everybody reports suddenly feeling better.
Player: Well, I found a strange green glowing crystal in the underground spring.
When I picked it up, I felt a wash of sickness which then passed as suddenly as it came.
Metopes: Hm, curious. I vaguely remember hearing about a green glowing crystal during my days at the Magisterium.
Yes, I remember now, it was found in the ruins outside of Pnyx, the same place that legend has it that @Metics appeared to my ancestors.
I'd take it to Pnyx and show it to Headmaster Lindus. Perhaps he has further clues as to <it's,its> origin and power.
Player: There were also these strange tentacled monsters that seemed to protect the spring.
Metopes: Barrel shaped? With tentacles at the top?
Player: Yes, those are the ones.
Metopes: I've heard of them before, but I can't imagine that they could be found in a cave below my very bed!
They are called polyps. I believe that they are somehow related to the sea monsters that are found off the coast.
[Typical]
[[Before curing plague]]
Hello again. Have you made any progress on the plague?
[[After curing plague]]
Hello again. What brings you by?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Hm, afraid I can't help you with that one.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
As a Judge, I obviously am closer to the situation than the rest of the citizens, and I'm worried.
I don't know what we will do if he falls - the times are perilous indeed.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANDROMACHE
Hapmonides and Andromache were servants of House Strymon.
Unfortunately, they didn't survive the Plague.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Farewell.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
[Before curing plague]
Catamarca was a quiet resort city, famous for it's @water, until the @plague started.
[After curing plague]
Catamarca is once again a quiet resort city, now that the deal with that plague is resolved.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CITADEL
The Citadel is this fortress, once built for military reasons.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
COUNCIL
When there are matters of city law, we run the Council meeting, ensuring that it is fair to all Houses present.
We also have the power to veto any law we feel isn't in the best interest of the land.
Of course, a House can always appeal to Alaric, but the few times that has <happens,happened>, he has always agreed with our reasoning.
With Alaric's <weaking,weakening>, however, this system may have some problems in the future.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just here the other day. Perhaps Parium knows where he is off to...
DISPUTES
We are impartial third parties that use our magical powers to get to the heart of disputes between citizens.
Since a citizen can not lie to us, and we have no political family ties except to Alaric, we are well suited for this task.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
DUTIES
{See "Duty"}
DUTY
The duties of a Judge are numerous, including settling @disputes, running @Council, establishing House @popularity, and the like.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
FREEMAGE
Being a Freemage <,is> the next step if I want to become a @Master, but I'm not sure I'm ready for that.
Especially not the part about having to live as a hermit...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HAPMONIDES
{See "Andromache"}
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I am the @Judge of @Catamarca.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
A judge is a mage who performs civic @duty settling disputes and the like.
Eventually I may return to @Pnyx to become a @Freemage, but I enjoy being a Judge.
KEY
Well, when I started this job, I was given a ceremonial key to the @Citadel. I believe it is in a drawer in my desk...
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium. I learned a great deal from him.
LOCK
{See "Key"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MASTER
Being a Master is a dream I'm not sure I hold...
METICS
Metics are a legendary race of creatures that supposedly lived here before us.
Of course, I've seen the ruins outside Pnyx, and there are no signs of their builders.
Perhaps there is some truth to the old legends after all...
METOPES
{See "Name"}
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
Oh, did I forget to mention that? I'm called Metopes.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PLAGUE
[Before curing]
It all started about a month ago. We though(t) it was just the flu, for that was the initial symptoms.
Unfortunately, anybody who came down with it only gets (got) worse.
A number of people have died.
[After curing]
I still don't know what that crystal had to do with it or how it worked, but it did.
PNYX
Pnyx is the home of the Magisterium, where all mages are trained.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
POLYDAMAS
Polydamas is the faithful majordomo of the Citadel.
POPULARITY
It is the Judge's duty to ensure that the voting power of the Houses is directly related to the popularity of the House with citizens of the city.
Normally, this is done yearly, through elections (and since I can detect people <lieing,lying> to me, there is very little chance for fraud).
However, a House can call for special elections, if the Judge deems the reason sound, such as change in House leadership.
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SAPPHIRE
I've heard of the Sapphire Books, but I've never seen them - I'm guessing Librarian Selinus would know best...
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SERVICE
{See "Duty"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SPRING
{See "Water"}
STRYMON
[Before curing plague]
House Strymon is (the) current ruling house of Catamarca, but the plague is wearing on their popularity, to say the least.
[After curing plague]
House Strymon is <,the> current ruling house of Catamarca
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WATER
Catamarca is <know,known> for the quality of it's water, which comes from a spring under the city.
WHERE IS...
[The Green Goat]
The Green Goat's front door is {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
House Strymon is {Directions}.
[Sardis of House Atussa]
Sardis, of House Atussa, lives and works {Directions}.
[Darius of House Comana]
Darius, of House Comana, is currently staying {Directions}.
[Judge Metopes]
Metopes lives in the Citadel, in the southern edge of town, overlooking the sea.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall north <east,west> through the forest beyond Odemia.
[Odemia]
<Catamarca,Odemia> lies north up the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies west along the coast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 9 "Where is..." fields for Catamarca, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before learning his name]
#You see a strong and stern looking powerful man#
Yes, how can I help you? I hope the @heat isn't too much for you.
[Typical]
Good {morning/evening}, {Player name}. What brings you here?
[In the garden in the evening]
[[You don't know Persuasion]]
#You see a strong and stern looking powerful man#
I'm sorry, but could you come back later? Now is not the time for business.
[[You know Persuasion]]
#You see a strong and stern looking powerful man#
I'm sorry, but could you come back later? Now is not the time for business.
Player: But please sir, it'll only take a minute.
Milcom: Very well, but be quick...
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm sorry, but I don't understand.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
AKE
My wife Ake runs a weaving operation here, and does very fine work.
ALARIC
We've all heard rumors about Alaric, a @plague in @Catamarca, and unrest in @Cademia.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ARIADNE
{See "Kidnapping"}
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
Atussa is an old House, and in truth, its time has passed.
BLACKSMITH
{See "Job"}
BUY
[You have no oboloi]
You haven't got a single obol on you - why are you wasting my time?
[You have oboloi]
[[Have asked about Smith's Friend potion]]
I have a few things that might interest you
{Display menu for buying a sword, metal breast plate, full helm, full shield, and Smith's Friend potion}
[[Have not asked about Smith's Friend potion]]
I have a few things that might interest you
{Display menu for buying a sword, metal breast plate, full helm, and full shield}
BYE
[Initial]
Farewell, {Player name}.
Oh, I'm not sure if this will be of use to you or not, but have you heard of a Mage named Eioneus?
[[Yes]]
Oh, then you know that he's been working on magically enhancing weapons...
{Conversation Ends}
[[No]]
I understand that he's working on magically enhancing weapons.
I talked to him a couple of years ago, telling him about my techniques and the like.
I'm not sure where he is now, but it might be worth your while to seek him out.
{Conversation Ends}
[Haven't learned his name]
Farewell, stranger.
{Conversation Ends}
[Typical]
Farewell, {Player name}.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
[Before curing plague]
Some sort of deadly plague struck Catamarca down the coast - I worry about our @son.
[After curing plague]
Well, we've heard that the plague was cured, but still...
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been here for a while - who knows where he is off to now.
[2]
Demodocus was just here not too long ago. Perhaps Crito knows where he went...
DODONA
I'd rather not speak of that.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HAPPY
Being a blacksmith is more rewarding than heading House @Atussa.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HEAT
As a blacksmith, I get use to the heat of the forge, though at times I still use a cooling @potion.
HOUSE
{See "Happy"}
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I am a humble blacksmith, and quite @happy about it.
Perhaps there is something you'd like to @buy?
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KIDNAPPING
Kidnapping is just another sign of @troubles in the land.
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Milcom, technically head of House Atussa.
NICANDER
Nicander is the current ruling House of Odemia - and they are welcome to it.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PLAGUE
{See "Catamarca"}
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
POTION
I've got a supply of potions that allow me to withstand great heat for short periods of time.
They come in quite handy at the forge.
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SMITH
{See "Job"}
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SON
Our son Sardis is down in Catamarca.
STRYMON
Though Atussa has little power, we are still allied with House @Strymon.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TROUBLES
{See "Alaric"}
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WEAVING
{See "Ake"}
WHERE IS...
[The 'Titan's Head']
The Titan's Head's front door is {Directions}.
[House Nicander]
House Nicander is {Directions}.
[Judge Sacas]
Judge Sacas' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Ake the Weaver]
Ake the weaver's workshop is {Directions}.
[Hebe the Threadmaker]
Hebe the threadmaker lives {Directions}.
[Thersites, Captain of the Guard]
Thersites, the captain of the guard, lives {Directions} but is often on patrol, or meeting with Judge Sacas {Directions}.
[Tlepolemus the Fisherman]
Tlepolemus lives {Directions}, but is usually fishing outside of town.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies through the forest along the road northwest out of town.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies south down the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies down the road southwest from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
WIFE
{See "Ake"}
*GREETING
[Before learning his name]
#You see a confident young man, with an air of leadership.#
Ah, you must be the mysterious {hero/heroine} I've heard so much of.
And you couldn't have picked a better time to arrive - never has the land known such strife!
Bandits kidnapping noblewomen, a mysterious plague, why I even hear there are problems with this year's wine!
Such unrest is a clear sign that the peace of Alaric is slipping, and that we must look elsewhere for leadership.
No matter, welcome to Kosha. If there is anything you need, don't hesitate to let me know.
[After learning his name]
#You see a confident young man, with an air of leadership.#
[Later, after murder]
#You see a confident young man, with an air of leadership.#
Ah, my friend, what brings you back?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm sorry, my friend, could you speak up?
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Our Lord Alaric certainly is failing - that is clear. Such a pity.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
AREITHOUS
Master Areithous sets a fine table!
ARIADNE
We heard what happened to Lady Ariadne - what a pity, but those things are to be expected in @Odemia.
ATTIS
Face it, House @Attis never had what it took to rule the city of Cademia.
ATUSSA
You've got to admire being able to step down from a ruling House to become a blacksmith!
BYE
Until we meet again, my friend.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
{See "Attis"}
CANACHUS
[Without Ascertainment]
Not a day goes by that I don't miss my father.
[With Ascertainment]
Not a day goes by that I don't miss my father.
#He appears to be lying, or at least not telling the truth.#
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana has done a fine job ruling Kosha, and we all support them.
CRYSTAL
[Without Ascertainment]
A glowing green crystal, you say? Perhaps you should find a Mage and ask - that is more their realm.
[With Ascertainment]
A glowing green crystal, you say? Perhaps you should find a Mage and ask - that is more their realm.
#He appears to be lying, or at least not telling the truth.#
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARIUS
Darius is currently in Catamarca.
DEAD
[Without Ascertainment]
Dead? Nobody has died recently that I know of. Probably some bad rumor.
[With Ascertainment]
Dead? Nobody has died recently that I know of. Probably some bad rumor.
#He appears to be lying, or at least not telling the truth.#
DEMODOCUS
[1]
It has been a while since Demodocus played around here.
[2]
Demodocus was performing here recently, though I don't know if he is still around.
DODONA
House Dodona is probably more fit to rule Catamarca than House Strymon.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
[Without Ascertainment]
Though I am Elder of House Comana, I view myself more as a leader of Kosha.
[With Ascertainment]
Though I am Elder of House Comana, I view myself more as a leader of Kosha.
#He appears to be lying, or at least not telling the truth.#
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
To think, three years ago, Kosha was just a struggling farmtown, and now it prospers!
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LIES
[Typical]
Excuse me? That's not a very polite thing to say - a lesser man would be insulted!
[With Ascertainment]
#A slight pause goes across his face, his eyes narrowing.#
If you wish to accuse me with something, you'll need to take it to a Judge.
MAGE
They say mages help keep the world in order - they aren't doing a great job, aren't they?
MAGPIE
Oh, you mean the LandKing's fool? Very odd bird, if you'll pardon the pun.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
Yes, my friend?
NAME
I am Myus.
NAXOS
Naxos is in Cademia.
NICANDER
{See "Ariadne"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Considering how remote Odemia is, it is a wonder it is as safe as it is, or isn't, as the case may be.
PELAGON
Pelagon is my most trusted aide - and my late Father's as well.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PLAGUE
A terrible thing, but crisis brings out the best, or worst, in people.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STENTOR
Yes, I remember him - he was a friend of Pelagon, until he took too much to the wine, I understand.
[Without Ascertainment]
It is a pity, I seem to remember he actually had some sort of breakdown.
[With Ascertainment]
It is a pity, I seem to remember he actually had some sort of breakdown.
#He appears to be lying, or at least not telling the truth.#
STRYMON
You know, the way House Strymon has handled this @Plague, they clearly aren't fit to rule.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Roasted Haunch']
The Roasted Haunch's front door is {Directions}.
[Judge Itanos]
Judge Itanos' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Atreus the Gemsmith]
Atreus the Gemsmith's workshop is {Directions}.
[Citizen Larisa's Quarters]
She hasn't been in town for a while now, but you can find her house {Directions}.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies at the far northern edge of the land, past Odemia.
[Odemia]
Odemia <,is> north of Catamarca and northeast of Cademia, along the eastern shore.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca <,is> northeast of here, across the gulf, but just follow the coast from Cademia.
[Cademia]
Cademia, north, up the shore.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the other side of the Titan's Spine Mountains - <take,taking> the road west from Cademia is the safest.
*GREETING
[Before learning his name]
Ah, at last we meet - I've been so anxious to meet you!
[After learning his name]
Welcome again, {hero/heroine}. To what do I owe this pleasure?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Don't follow you on that...
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Our Lord Alaric certainly is failing - that is clear. Such a pity.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ARIADNE
We heard what happened to Lady Ariadne - what a pity, but those things are to be expected in @Odemia.
ATTIS
Face it, House @Attis never had what it took to rule the city of Cademia.
ATUSSA
You've got to admire being able to step down from a ruling House to become a blacksmith!
BEROSSUS
[Before the murder]
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
[After the murder]
[[Without Ascertainment]]
Despite what Berossus says about Halos claiming innocence to be true, I don't buy it.
This is a clear <a,> failure of the Mages Justice.
[[With Ascertainment]]
Despite what Berossus says about Halos claiming innocence to be true, I don't buy it.
This is a clear <a,> failure of the Mages Justice.
#He appears to be lying, or at least not telling the truth.#
BORUS
Now Borus, there's a master wine maker if ever there was one...
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
I'm sure we will meet again...
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Though I was born and raised in Kosha, I love Cademia like a native.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARIUS
Darius is currently in Catamarca.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is probably more fit to rule Catamarca than House Strymon.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GLAUCUS
I'm not a big fan of Glaucus' wine - Northshore Vineyards doesn't quite cut it for me.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I represent House Comana in Cademia, which now has the highest popular support of all Houses.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
To think, three years ago, Kosha was just a struggling farmtown, and now it prospers!
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LIES
[Typical]
Excuse me? That's not a very polite thing to say - a lesser man would be insulted!
[With Ascertainment]
#A slight pause goes across his face, his eyes narrowing.#
If you wish to accuse me with something, you'll need to take it to a Judge.
MAGE
They say mages help keep the world in order - they aren't doing a great job, aren't they?
MAGPIE
Oh, you mean the LandKing's fool? Very odd bird, if you'll pardon the pun.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
[After the murder, before solving it]
[[Without Ascertainment]]
I saw the whole thing - and I'll never forget it. I don't know what's wrong with @Berossus.
Halos did it - Halos has been captured. They should just end it now!
[[With Ascertainment]]
I saw the whole thing - and I'll never forget it. I don't know what's wrong with @Berossus.
Halos did it - Halos has been captured. They should just end it now!
#He appears to be lying, or at least not telling the truth.#
[After solving the murder]
I know what I saw - <I and,and I> still say I saw Halos kill him, despite what that brat said!
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
Myus is in Kosha.
NAME
Naxos, of House @Comana
NAXOS
Yes, my friend?
NICANDER
{See "Ariadne"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Considering how remote Odemia is, it is a wonder it is as safe as it is, or isn't, as the case may be.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PLAGUE
A terrible thing, but crisis brings out the best, or worst, in people.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
You know, the way House Strymon has handled this @Plague, they clearly aren't fit to rule.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
WINE
Yes, House Comana has gotten into the wine trade - I expect it to be quite lucrative.
*GREETING
[Typical]
[[Before learning his name]]
#You see <a,an> old man, looking cranky and mean.#
Get off my yard!
[[After learning his name]]
#You see <a,an> old man, looking cranky and mean.#
Get off my yard!
Oh, it's you.
[He's sitting at his table]
#You see an old man, looking cranky and mean#
What do you want - can't you see I'm busy eating?
*MOST
Get off my yard! % He responds to most prompts this way before you tell him Demodocus told you his name.%
*STORY
[1]
What are you yammering about? % He responds to most prompts this way during his story if you don't do them in the right order.%
[2]
Why are you interrupting my story? % He responds to most prompts this way during his story if you don't do them in the right order.%
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
#He doesn't seem to understand you.#
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEES
[During his story]
Yup, 'Grapes, Two bees' we use to say, because that was how much @grapes cost.
[Wrong order in story]
{See "*Story"}
[Not during his story]
{See "*Unknown"}
BELT
[Middle of story]
Of course, everybody wore a @belt back then - they were @cheap too. Nowadays, can't even get a @cape for less than 15 @oboloi.
[End of story]
That's right - we use to tie grapes to our belts. It was the fashion, you know.
Hm, maybe I was wrong about you - you've been nice to let an old man tell you his stories.
Shown respect and everything. Maybe I can @teach you a few things.
[Wrong order in story]
{See "*Story"}
[Not during his story]
{See "*Unknown"}
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BORN
[Before learning his name]
Bah, you're not interested.
[After learning his name]
{See "*Unknown"}
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Hurmph...
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CAPE
[During his story]
I wasn't talking about capes, now, where was I? Stop trying to confuse me - I'm an old man!
[Wrong order in story]
{See "*Story"}
[Not during his story]
{See "*Unknown"}
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHEAP
[During his story]
You calling me cheap? You little whippersnappers - show some respect to your elders!
[Wrong order in story]
{See "*Story"}
[Not during his story]
{See "*Unknown"}
CLIENT
[During his story]
Who the client was isn't important - stop interrupting my stories, and show some respect!
[Wrong order in story]
{See "*Story"}
[Not during his story]
{See "*Unknown"}
CLOTH
[During his story]
Yeah, cloth - what your, dense or something? Show some respect here...
[Wrong order in story]
{See "*Story"}
[Not during his story]
{See "*Unknown"}
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DAYS
[Before listening to his story]
Well, I remember one time, I needed to go to @Odemia, to buy some @cloth, for a @client.
[After listening to his story]
Yup, things were different back then...
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DIFFERENTLY
{See "Days"}
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
ELDERS
[Before learning his name]
I use to be a successful merchant before you were even born!
[After learning his name]
{See "*Unknown"}
FANCY
[During his story]
What do you know - you're just a punk who won't even let an old man tell him a story!
[Wrong order in story]
{See "*Story"}
[Not during his story]
{See "*Unknown"}
FASHION
[During his story]
What do I know about fashion - I'm an old man. Stop asking me these foolish questions.
[Wrong order in story]
{See "*Story"}
[Not during his story]
{See "*Unknown"}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GRAPES
[During his story]
You see, it was the @fashion at the time to wear a bunch of grapes tied to your @belt.
[Wrong order in story]
{See "*Story"}
[After listening to his story]
Hm, grapes, that reminds me of a story...
[Not during his story or before story]
{See "*Unknown"}
HAGGLING
[Before listening to his story]
Young punks, don't know nothing about respect - I could teach you to haggle, but you wouldn't be @interested.
[After listening to his story]
I use to be a merchant, you know. I could @teach you a few things about haggling.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
INTERESTED
[Before listening to his story]
If you would show some @respect, maybe I'd be more willing to chat.
[After listening to his story]
You've been nice to an old man, sitting and listening to his stories...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
[Before learning his name or listening to story]
None of your business!
[After]
In my younger days, I use to be a @merchant.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MERCHANT
[Before learning his name]
Bah, you're not interested.
[After learning his name]
Yep, I remember back when I was younger, I was a prosperous merchant.
And we knew how to make money back then - @haggling and @persuasion is a lost art now a days.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
[Before learning his name or listening to story]
None of your business!
[After]
Neoptolemus - and show a little @respect to your elders!
NEOPTOLEMUS
[Before learning his name]
Who told you my name!
{Enter Text}
[[You entered Alaric]]
Yeah, right, like I believe you.
[[You entered Demodocus]]
Hm, maybe I was wrong about you.
Yes, I'm Neoptolemus.
[[You entered something else]]
Never heard of them.
[After learning his name]
{See "*Unknown"}
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
[During his story]
Back then, oboloi weren't as @fancy as they are now - but they use to have pictures of @bees on them.
[Wrong order in story]
{See "*Story"}
[Not during his story]
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
[During his story]
Odemia was always known for making @cloth - I guess there wasn't much else to do there.
So, anyway, I was heading up to Odemia, but first I had to get some @grapes.
[Wrong order in story]
You sure are dense - I already said I was going to Odemia. Now you made me forget my story...
[Not during his story]
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PERSUASION
[Before listening to his story]
Impudent kids - I could teach you persuasion, but you wouldn't be @interested.
[After listening to his story]
I use to be a merchant, you know. I could @teach you a few things about persuasion.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
RESPECT
[Before learning his name]
[[1]]
Hah - what do you know about respect! We haven't even been introduced!
[[2]]
You've got no respect!
[After learning his name]
You come barging in here, demanding I answer your foolish questions - no respect.
In my @days, we did things @differently.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STORY
{See "Days"}
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
[Before listening to his story]
[[1]]
I wouldn't teach you how to tie your sandals...
[[2]]
You impudent punk - never showing any @respect to your @elders
[After listening to his story]
What would you like me to teach you?
[[You have no training point]]
#You need some more experience before you can train.#
[[You have training points]]
[[[Haggling]]]
[[[[You don't know it]]]]
#You now know the skill 'Haggling'.#
[[[[You do know it]]]]
#You already know Haggling.#
[[[Persuasion]]]
[[[[You don't know it]]]]
#You now know the skill 'Persuasion'.#
[[[[You do know it]]]]
#You already know Persuasion.#
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before you've met her or her mother or her mother isn't in view]
#You see a shy girl, with long blond hair and large blue eyes.#
My mommy told me not to talk to strangers.
[Before you've met her but you've met her mother and she's in view]
#You see a shy girl, with long blond hair and large blue eyes.#
My mommy told me not to talk to strangers.
Helen: It's OK, Niobe.
Niobe: I recognize you from my @dream!
Helen: Don't bother the nice {man/lady} with your nonsense.
[Typical]
#You see a shy girl, with long blond hair and large blue eyes.#
*UNKNOWN
I don't know - maybe a grown-up will know.
BYE
Come by and play again sometime!
{Conversation Ends}
DAD
My daddy is called Paris.
DADDY
{See "Dad"}
DREAM
I dreamt that I was playing at the beach, near the water. My mommy doesn't let me do that - which is why I know it was a dream.
A big wave then came in, and when it went back, there was a person lying there.
I went to go look at {him/her} and I saw that it was you.
I heard a noise behind me, but there was nothing there.
When I turned back again, it wasn't a person, but a big fish that swam away.
That was a weird dream.
FATHER
{See "Dad"}
HALL
Lots of nice people come to the Study Hall.
JOB
Silly - I'm just a little girl, though sometimes I help my @mommy out at the 'Study @Hall'.
MOM
Big people call my mommy Helen.
MOMMY
{See "Mom"}
MOTHER
{See "Mom"}
NAME
I'm Niobe.
*GREETING
#You see a very serious looking guard.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm just a guard, I'm not permitted to speak of such.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
Goodbye, stranger.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been here for a while - who knows where he is off to now.
[2]
Demodocus was just here not too long ago. Perhaps Crito knows where he went...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I protect the citizens of Odemia.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Titan's Head']
The Titan's Head's front door is {Directions}.
[House Nicander]
House Nicander is {Directions}.
[Judge Sacas]
Judge Sacas' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Milcom the Blacksmith]
Milcom's smithy is {Directions}.
[Ake the Weaver]
Ake the weaver's workshop is {Directions}.
[Hebe the Threadmaker]
Hebe the threadmaker lives {Directions}.
[Thersites, Captain of the Guard]
Thersites, the captain of the guard, lives {Directions} but is often on patrol, or meeting with Judge Sacas {Directions}.
[Tlepolemus the Fisherman]
Tlepolemus lives {Directions}, but is usually fishing outside of town.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies through the forest along the road northwest out of town.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies south down the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies down the road southwest from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see a wiry older man.#
[Practicing his archery]
#You see a wiry older man.#
Hey! Look out - you need to be more careful!
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Can't help you.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BUY
Handcrafted bows & arrows!
{Display menu for buying bows or arrows}
Thank you...
BUYING
{See "Buy"}
BYE
Good bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I am a bowyer and fletcher. Interested in @buying some of my work?
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Oeneus.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OENEUS
Yes? What can I do for you?
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before Omen's Test]
#A strange looking face suddenly fades into view before you..#
Poor little human - so far from home, and so far from the truth...
You do know, don't you, that Alaric is not all he says he is. True, he is bound to the land, but as a usurper.
He does not belong in the position of power, and he upsets the balance of the world by being there.
And you, my friend, are just another puppet of his. Now is the time of change, and you are at the pivot point.
But which way will the balance swing? To the East? Or to the West?
And myself? I am Omen, and my master has instructed me to watch for one like you.
At great price to myself I come to you, as a vision, to warn and guide you, protect and teach you.
Know you this - there is more going on here than meets the eye, a power struggle as old as the world itself.
And in this struggle, you are trapped. If you ever expect to be free, heed my advice well.
Alaric must be destroyed to restore the land, and in the end, you will do this.
To aid you in your destiny, we have a small gift, to prove our word.
But first, you must learn the ways of the land, and to this end my master has prepared a small test of your abilities.
For you must hone your skills. As a sword is tempered, so must you be.
Seek your way out of this proving grounds, and along the way you might find your reward.
Follow our counsel, and you will be well rewarded - ignore it at your own peril.
Until we meet again, be on your guard, and trust not what your eyes behold.
{Conversation Ends}
[After Omen's Test]
#The vision of Omen returns..#
Well done, human. That wasn't so hard now, was it.
[[You didn't pick up the ring]]
Too bad you didn't find your reward - your lack of attentiveness does not bode well...
Still, I am not without pity - I promised you help, and so you shall have it.
I shall grant you another boon - this magical mapping device, that lets you see where you've been.
Remember our advice, and perhaps we shall meet again - I shall be watching you and your actions.
If you ever find yourself returning to my little 'Test', I'll tell you a secret.
When you pull the lever in the first room, an illusionary wall opens under the torch, so you can walk through the wall there.
From that secret room, just take the ladder down to my quarters here.
In the mean time, I will return you to your quarters - speak to no one of this encounter of ours.
{Conversation Ends}
[[You did pick up the ring]]
And I see you found your reward - that was well done. May it serve you well.
Still, even this may not be enough, so I have another gift for you.
I shall grant you another boon - this magical mapping device, that lets you see where you've been.
Remember our advice, and perhaps we shall meet again - I shall be watching you and your actions.
If you ever find yourself returning to my little 'Test', I'll tell you a secret.
When you pull the lever in the first room, an illusionary wall opens under the torch, so you can walk through the wall there.
From that secret room, just take the ladder down to my quarters here.
In the mean time, I will return you to your quarters - speak to no one of this encounter of ours.
{Conversation Ends}
[Leaving Land King Hall for the first time]
#The vision of Omen appears before you..#
Welcome to the wide world of Cythera! A ready {hero/heroine}, out to save the world.
[[Hector is not with you]]
[[[You haven't met him]]]
Adventuring alone can be hazardous - perhaps you should have recruited somebody from LandKing Hall.
Perhaps some eager young warrior living in LandKing Hall might want to come along, if his father lets him grow up.
There are basically two important things you need to investigate right away - a plague in Catamarca, and a kidnapping in Odemia.
Either way, just follow the road down along the coast - Odemia is the first city you'll find, Catamarca the second.
Good luck - and to start out, you might want to only travel during daytime, since some dangerous creatures come out at night.
And whatever you do, stay away from the shoreline!
#Omen fades away..#
{Conversation Ends}
[[[You have met him]]]
Adventuring alone can be hazardous - perhaps you should have recruited somebody from LandKing Hall.
Perhaps that eager young Hector might want to come along. Might be worth asking if his father lets him grow up.
There are basically two important things you need to investigate right away - a plague in Catamarca, and a kidnapping in Odemia.
Either way, just follow the road down along the coast - Odemia is the first city you'll find, Catamarca the second.
Good luck - and to start out, you might want to only travel during daytime, since some dangerous creatures come out at night.
And whatever you do, stay away from the shoreline!
#Omen fades away..#
{Conversation Ends}
[[Hector is with you]]
Oh, by the way, don't worry, none of your fellow adventurers can see me.
They don't even notice what's going on - they aren't quick enough to catch this instant.
There are basically two important things you need to investigate right away - a plague in Catamarca, and a kidnapping in Odemia.
Either way, just follow the road down along the coast - Odemia is the first city you'll find, Catamarca the second.
Good luck - and to start out, you might want to only travel during daytime, since some dangerous creatures come out at night.
And whatever you do, stay away from the shoreline!
#Omen fades away..#
{Conversation Ends}
[Entering Cademia the first time]
#The vision of Omen returns before you..#
Cademia. Mother City. Once you've lived in Cademia, no other place can be home.
Keep your wits here - there are various miscreants that roam the back alleys, especially at night.
Much lies buried beneath its ancient buildings - the city has much history that is now lost.
#Omen fades away...#
{Conversation Ends}
[Entering Abydos the first time]
#The vision of Omen returns before you..#
Lost Abydos - now just a reminder of a great failure...
None of the Mages dare admit it, but Abydos was destroyed by their leader.
The Mage Tavara destroyed the city when the people rejected his leadership.
If you enter the tunnels below the city, you'll even find his workroom - but be careful.
That place is guarded by a fearsome magical being that you'd call a daemon.
Don't say you weren't warned.
#Omen fades away..#
{Conversation Ends}
[Entering UrSylph's prison the first time]
#The vision of Omen returns before you..#
Danger! You are in great danger!
Beware what lies buried here - some things are best left undisturbed!
You must choose your own path, but what is here would destroy the world if unleashed!
And not even Alaric in his full powers would be able to stop this abomination!
It will tell you anything to get you to do its bidding - you must not even stoop to talk to it!
I beg you to leave well enough alone...
#Omen fades away..#
{Conversation Ends}
[Finding the first part of the Crolna]
#The vision of Omen re-appears before you...#
Excellent! You've found the first piece of the Crolna!
It will be most useful, trust me. Seek out the rest of it...
#Just as suddenly, the vision fades#
{Conversation Ends}
[Joining the first two shards]
#The vision of Omen returns before you..#
You are doing well - reforming the Crolna is most important to your success.
But there are more parts to be found - a total of four.
Getting the first two was the easy part - the next two will be a true test of your prowess.
#Omen fades away..#
{Conversation Ends}
[Joining final shards of the Crolna]
#Omen appears in a vision again..#
You have done well, and we are proud of your accomplishments. Now is the time for you to complete your destiny.
You know what you need to do - do not fail us!
#Omen fades away..#
{Conversation Ends}
[Purifying the Crolna]
#An anxious vision of Omen suddenly <appear,appears>.#
No!!!! You've ruined it all!!! My master!!! You've destroyed my master!!!
Filthy human, think you're so clever, spoil our plans, and destroy my master.
How you were able to detect the essence of my master hidden in the Crolna, I don't know.
But know you this - you've seen through the shadows of my master's plans, for we have underestimated you.
We won't make that mistake again. You've not seen the last of us.
Our battle with the forces of Earth continue, and we will be victorious.
The seeds of the destruction of that abomination Alaric have been sown, and with his destruction, so must Earth fall.
Our agents are everywhere, appearing as you do, and there is no way for you to know who is true and who is false.
This day's battle might go to you, but we are the Sea, and time is ours to command.
We will endure, we will sow chaos and dissent among your people, and we will destroy you all.
#Omen disappears, but somehow you doubt this is the last of him..#
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
[Before rescuing Ariadne]
#You see a plain, ordinary looking man.#
I'm sorry, but I am too distraught about some family news I've heard recently to talk.
{Conversation Ends}
[After rescuing Ariadne]
[[Before learning his name]]
#You see a plain, ordinary looking man.#
Good {morning/evening}, stranger. What can I do for you?
[[After learning his name]]
#You see a plain, ordinary looking man.#
Good {morning/evening}, friendcitizen. What can I do for you?
[If Ariadne died]
#You see a plain, ordinary looking man.#
I have nothing to say to you - please leave me alone.
{Conversation Ends}
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
You must look elsewhere....
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ARIADNE
[Initial]
[[Ariadne is saved]]
Say, you must be the {hero/heroine} who risked their life to save my mother!
I am honored to know such people walk this land, with all its troubles.
[[Ariadne dies]]
Wait! You must be that <incompetant,incompetent> twit responsible for botching my mother's rescue.
You cost her her life! Begone - I will have naught to do with scoundrels.
{Conversation Ends}
[Typical]
We are most relieved at our mother's safe return, and the roll you played.
ASCALON
Yes, Ascalon is my brother, though at times it pains me to admit it.
ATTIS
My primary duty in Cademia is to maintain good relations with House Attis.
ATUSSA
House Atussa matters not.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
[Before learning his name]
Farewell, stranger.
{Conversation Ends}
[After learning his name]
Farewell, friendcitizen.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
Our paths have rarely crossed, but we don't trust them.
CRIME
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is most Honorable.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I represent House Nicander in Cademia.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
House Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Opheltius, son of Philinus.
NICANDER
Watch your words about our noble House.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
Yes? I am he.
PHILINUS
Philinus is my honored father, head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
A bunch of busybodies - they can barely handle the responsibilities of Catamarca.
THURIA
Thuria is the honorable Matron of House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see a pinch faced woman, whose gaze seems to bore through you.#
Yes?
[When teaching]
#You see a pinch faced woman, whose gaze seems to bore through you.#
Please! I'm in the middle of trying to teach!
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Please, speak sense.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
Alchemy is the process of distilling various @element to extract basic properties.
ALCYONE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Yes, very well.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax was my best student - he's now a Freemage doing research on alchemy.
I understand he's secluded himself in the wood north of here and a little west.
CLYTEMNESTRA
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
ELEMENT
Elements are the basics for potions - things like the poison sacks from snakes.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I @train young minds on how @alchemy works, though few seem to grasp <it's,its> higher concepts.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KESH
[Before discussing with Sacas]
I don't know what you're talking about.
[After discussing with Sacas]
Hm, yes, I see you've heard of it. Well, my analysis shows a number of interesting things.
It appears to be addictive and probably, in the long run, fatal.
It also appears to alter the magic flux of a person - to what extent, we don't know.
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
LYCAON
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Palaestra, teacher of @Alchemy.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
{See "Name"}
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PEISANDER
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PELEUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Pheres
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
REGISTER
Yes, just run the 'Register Cythera' program - it has all the details.
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SEMELE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SOUR
[Before talking wtih Glaucus]
Wine will turn sour if it goes bad.
[After talking with Glaucus]
Wine will turn sour if it goes bad.
Player: Could Alchemy make it turn sour?
Palaestra: I doubt it - but you might want to ask @Charax - I understand he even makes his own wine.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
[You have no training points]
You need some more experience before you can learn alchemy.
[You have training points]
[[Before learning magic]]
You don't even know the first thing about Magic!
[[After learning magic]]
[[[Before learning Alchemy]]]
[[[[Unregistered]]]]
Sorry - that is right out of the question. Perhaps if you @registered for a course.
[[[[Registered]]]]
Hm, I suppose so, but I'll just give you the basics - you wouldn't understand much more.
Alchemy is the process of distillation, using a device called a distiller.
One fills the distiller with water, and places certain elements into it.
You then concentrate, passing your power into the distiller.
It then extracts the vital essence <our,out> of the element, and creates a potion.
You should search the library - we've got a book on what elements create what potions.
[[[After learning Alchemy]]]
You've already got the basics down, I don't expect you'd understand much more.
THRASYMEDES
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TUNNELS
You've been listening to the wild student rumors.
They are nothing but some old storage tunnels, which are no longer safe, nothing more.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
WINE
[Before talking wtih Glaucus]
Winemaking is somewhat similar to alchemy.
[After talking wtih Glaucus]
Winemaking is somewhat similar to alchemy.
Player: Could Alchemy make it turn sour?
Palaestra: I doubt it - but you might want to ask @Charax - I understand he even makes his own wine.
*GREETING
[During business hours]
#You see a gruff, but handsome looking man in his early thirties.#
Yes, what can I do for you?
[Outside business hours]
[[You don't know Persuasion]]
#You see a gruff, but handsome looking man in his early thirties.#
Sorry - you'll have to come back during business hours...
{Conversation Ends}
[[You know Persuasion]]
#You see a gruff, but handsome looking man in his early thirties.#
Sorry - you'll have to come back during business hours...
But please sir, it'll only take a minute.
Paris: Very well, but be quick...
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I really don't know what you're talking about.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
ALCYONE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
APIS
My cousin Apis runs the <Two-Taled,Two-Tailed> Rat in Cademia.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BORUS
Borus and his wife Briseis run the Southland Vineyard. It is pretty much due south of Cademia.
BRISEIS
{See "Borus"}
BUY
{See "Shop"}
BYE
Please stop by again...
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CLYTEMNESTRA
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRITO
My cousin Crito runs the Titan's Head in Odemia.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
DARES
Cousin Dares runs <Dares,Dares'> Eatery, one of the finest eating establishments in Cademia.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DIOMEDE
Diomede is the wife of my cousin Dares.
DODONA
House Dodona happens to run the finest inns and taverns in Cythera.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GLAUCUS
Glaucus runs the North Shore Vineyard. It lies on the road between Cademia and Catamarca.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HELEN
My beautiful bride Helen runs the cafe across the hall.
HISTORY
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I run the provision @shop.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
LYCAON
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MENELAUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm Paris, owner of this @shop.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
NIOBE
Have you ever seen a more beautiful child.
NORTH SHORE VINEYARD
{See "Glaucus"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PARIUM
My cousin Parium runs the Green Goat Tavern and Inn in Catamarca - fine place. % The general Dodona prompt "Paris" is not accessible due to matching the beginning of "Parium". The response is "Paris is married to my cousin Helen."%
PASSWORD
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
PEISANDER
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PELEUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Pheres
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
RUNES
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SEMELE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
SHOP
[During business hours]
What are your <interest,interests>?
{Display menu for buying torches, sandals, cloaks, or sacks}
[Outside business hours]
It's a fine little shop - please stop by during business hours.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SOUTHLAND VINEYARD
{See "Borus"}
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THRASYMEDES
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TUNNELS
You've been listening to the wild student rumors.
They are nothing but some old storage tunnels, which are no longer safe, nothing more.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
VINEYARD
There are two major vineyards, the Southland Vineyard, and the North Shore Vineyard. % In the game, this prompt is only available through "Vinyard".%
VINYARD
{See "Vineyard"}
WHERE IS...
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
WINE
We serve both vintages from the North Shore Vineyard, as well as the Southland Vineyard.
Unfortunately, our shipment from the North Shore Vineyard is running a bit late.
PARIUM
{See "Inn"}
*GREETING
[Initial greeting with Aethon present]
Podargus! You owe me 25 oboloi on your tab!
Aethon: I'm sorry, but you must have me confused with somebody else.
Parium: Not unless two people are as ugly as you!
And you must be with this scoundrel. Settle up the tab or get out.
You going to pay the 25 oboloi tab for your friend?
[[Yes]]
[[[You can afford it]]]That's better! Now, what can I do for you?
[[[You can't afford it]]]
You don't even have that much on you.
The door is over there. Use it.
[[No]]
Get gone with you then!
[If Aethon's tab is unpaid]
You going to pay the 25 oboloi tab for your friend?
[[Yes]]
[[[You can afford it]]]That's better! Now, what can I do for you?
[[[You can't afford it]]]
You don't even have that much on you.
The door is over there. Use it.
[[No]]
Get gone with you then!
[After paying for a room but not eating]
Hungry for that meal I promised?
[[Yes]]
#Parium serves you a fine meal of cheese, bread, and meat.#
#You eat until you are stuffed.#
[[No]]
Don't forget!
*PLAY
I roll a {Number} and you roll a {Number}.
[Numbers equal]
You've got a match, and so you win 2 oboloi!
[Numbers are not equal]
I then roll a {Number}.
[[Bartender wins]]
Unfortunately, that means I win. You are now down to {Player's oboloi count}.
Play again?
[[[No]]]
Very well.
[[[Yes]]]
All right - let's go.
{See "*Play"}
[[Player wins]]
Ah - a winner. You win {2 to 4 oboloi}, which brings you up to {Player's oboloi count}.
Play again?
[[[No]]]
Very well.
[[[Yes]]]
All right - let's go.
{See "*Play"}
[[Tie]]
That was a push, so we play again...
{See "*Play"}
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm afraid I can't say.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANDROMACHE
Hapmonides and Andromache were servants of House Strymon.
Unfortunately, they didn't survive the Plague.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
APIS
My cousin Apis runs the <Two-Taled,Two-Tailed> Rat in Cademia.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BORUS
Borus and his wife Briseis run the Southland Vineyard. It is pretty much due south of Cademia.
BRISEIS
{See "Borus"}
BUY
{See "Food"}
BUYING
{See "Food"}
BYE
Please come back.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CITADEL
The Citadel was once a stronghold of the Tyrants, sort of a summer home away from Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRITO
My cousin Crito runs the Titan's Head in Odemia.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARES
Cousin Dares runs <Dares,Dares'> Eatery, one of the finest eating establishments in Cademia.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
He plays here when he is in the area, but I haven't seen him recently.
[2]
He just finished playing here - I believe he was off to Cademia to visit a friend.
DICE
Do you need instructions?
[No]
Ah, we've got an expert here!
[[You have no oboloi]]
Sorry, looks like you're broke. Better luck next time. % It's supposed to say "I'm sorry, but we don't give credit here - come back when you've got the oboloi."%
[[You have oboloi]]
{See "*Play"}
[Yes]
It's very simple - we've got three dice. My two are black and your one is white. I throw out the first one, and then you throw your one die. If they match, you win 2 to 1.
If they don't match, I roll my second die. If your white die is 'trapped' between my two black dice, I win. By trapped, I mean if the number on your die is between my two - this includes equalling my second die.
For every point higher or lower than my highest or lowest die is, that's how much you win. For example, if I roll a 5 and a 6, then if you had rolled a 1, you'd get 4 to 1!
We have a special rule - if your payback were 1 to 1, it just means we automatically play again = no need to redo your bet or anything.
Sound like fun?
[[Yes]]
[[[You have no oboloi]]]
Sorry, looks like you're broke. Better luck next time.
[[[You have oboloi]]]
Good - let's get on with it then.
{See "*Play"}
[[No]]
Well, perhaps another time then.
DIOMEDE
Diomede is the wife of my cousin Dares.
DODONA
House Dodona happens to run the finest inns and taverns in Cythera.
DRINK
A round of drinks is {1 obol per person in party} oboloi.
What do you say?
[No]
Another time then.
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
You seem a bit short - sorry, but no credit.
[[You can afford it]]
[[[1]]]
A traveller was by here a month ago or so, claimed to have seen some sort of white ghost in the woods.
[[[2]]]
House Attis has been having some problems with their iron mine.
[[[3]]]
I've heard that House Comana has made some investments in wine stocks - hopefully the price doesn't go up.
[[[4]]]
I've heard that there are a bunch of tunnels under the Magisterium in Pnyx, dug by the mages to keep their failed experiments in.
[[[5]]]
I've heard there's a problem with people getting sick in Catamarca.
[[[6]]]
It's amazing the things you can overhear while crawling through the sewers looking for rats...
[[[7]]]
It's kind of strange, but you can really smell the sea indoors in the Comana Manorhouse.
[[[8]]]
Our delivery of wine from the North Shore Vineyard is running late - I hope I don't run low.
[[[9]]]
Perhaps if you get to Cademia, you could check up on how Stentor is. I was worried about him when he left - he was a good customer.
[[[10]]]
Some guy the other day was talking about how he once saw a Mage walk through a wall - and it wasn't even like there was some sort of secret door or nothing.
[[[11]]]
Some have whispered that the Comana boys had something to do with the death of their father.
[[[12]]]
Some old miner staying at House Attis was here the other night claiming he'd seen some sort of ghost!
[[[13]]]
Some people aren't very fond of Darius - especially Mantinea, but he's always been polite to me.
[[[14]]]
That murder in the council chambers has the town in an uproar.
[[[15]]]
There was a drunk in here the other night, claimed to know the location of the Second Tyrant's Tomb - and would tell anybody, for a price, of course.
[[[16]]]
They say that a bunch of those old ruins were found down in a swamp to the south.
[[[17]]]
This plague really has hurt business.
[[[18]]]
With all the unrest going on, it seems that our underlying political system is failing.
[[[19 and you are alone]]]
You seem to be on a difficult journey, my friend. Perhaps you should ask others to @join you in your quest.
[[[20]]]
You'd better be careful if you're going to roam around in the old part of the city after dark - all those dark and twisty alleys...
FOOD
What are your interests? {Display menu for buying cheese, bread, fish, or ribs}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GLAUCUS
Glaucus runs the North Shore Vineyard. It lies on the road between Cademia and Catamarca.
HAPMONIDES
{See "Andromache"}
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HELEN
My cousin Helen runs the Study Hall in Pnyx.
INN
Yes - are you interested in a @room, a game of @dice, or perhaps some @food, or perhaps an entire @meal, or just a @drink and good conversation?
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I run this @inn.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MEAL
[You haven't paid for a room]
Meals are 5 oboloi a person. Interested?
[[No]]
You don't know what you're missing...
[[Yes]]
[[[You can't afford it]]]
Sorry, no credit.
[[[You can afford it]]]
#Parium serves you a fine meal of cheese, bread, and meat.#
#You eat until you are stuffed.#
[You have paid for a room but have not eaten]
#Parium serves you a fine meal of cheese, bread, and meat.#
#You eat until you are stuffed.#
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm your humble host, Parium.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
NIOBE
Niobe is the daughter of my cousin Helen and her husband Paris.
NORTH SHORE VINEYARD
{See "Glaucus"}
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PARIUM
{See "Inn"}
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PLAGUE
[Before curing]
Many are sick, some have died.
[After curing]
That was a close one, wasn't it.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
PODARGUS
He's a scoundrel, that's for sure.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
ROOM
A room for the night, with one of my finest meals to boot, will run 14 oboloi {7 oboloi per person in party} for the lot of you.
Interested?
[No]
Perhaps some other time.
[Yes]
[[You can't afford it]]
Perhaps you'd better recount your change first.
[[You can afford it]]
Enjoy your stay. You can have your @meal either now or later.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SOUTHLAND VINEYARD
{See "Borus"}
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
VINEYARD
There are two major vineyards, the Southland Vineyard, and the North Shore Vineyard. % In the game, this prompt is only available through "Vinyard".%
VINYARD
{See "Vineyard"}
WHERE IS...
[The Green Goat]
The Green Goat's front door is {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
House Strymon is {Directions}.
[Sardis of House Atussa]
Sardis, of House Atussa, lives and works {Directions}.
[Darius of House Comana]
Darius, of House Comana, is currently staying {Directions}.
[Judge Metopes]
Metopes lives in the Citadel, in the southern edge of town, overlooking the sea.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall north <east,west> through the forest beyond Odemia.
[Odemia]
<Catamarca,Odemia> lies north up the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies west along the coast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 9 "Where is..." fields for Catamarca, so this does not appear in-game.%
WINE
We serve both vintages from the North Shore Vineyard, as well as the Southland Vineyard.
Unfortunately, our shipment from the North Shore Vineyard is running a bit late.
*GREETING
#You see a dour faced man of middle age.#
Good {morning/evening}, {sir/ma'am}.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
Very well - I have work to do.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been here for a while - who knows where he is off to now.
[2]
Demodocus was just here not too long ago. Perhaps Crito knows where he went...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I am the majordomo of Judge Sacas.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am called Peirithous.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PEIRITHOUS
Yes? What can I do for you?
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SACAS
Judge Sacas is an honorable person.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Titan's Head']
The Titan's Head's front door is {Directions}.
[House Nicander]
House Nicander is {Directions}.
[Judge Sacas]
Judge Sacas' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Milcom the Blacksmith]
Milcom's smithy is {Directions}.
[Ake the Weaver]
Ake the weaver's workshop is {Directions}.
[Hebe the Threadmaker]
Hebe the threadmaker lives {Directions}.
[Thersites, Captain of the Guard]
Thersites, the captain of the guard, lives {Directions} but is often on patrol, or meeting with Judge Sacas {Directions}.
[Tlepolemus the Fisherman]
Tlepolemus lives {Directions}, but is usually fishing outside of town.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies through the forest along the road northwest out of town.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies south down the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies down the road southwest from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a stressed male student.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't know about that.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
Alcyone is another student.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Good bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CLYTEMNESTRA
Clytemnestra is another student - she's been here longer than the rest of us.
She should be Freemage soon.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
Danae is another student.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is Semele's older brother - she is always bragging about him.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
Rumor has it that there are golems in the @tunnels hidden below Pnyx.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I'm just a student - I'm a bit overwhelmed by all this.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Headmaster Lindus seems like a decent enough person.
LYCAON
Lycaon is another student.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
Menelaus is another student.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm called Peisander.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Master Palaestra isn't the friendliest, but she knows her stuff.
PASSWORD
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
PEISANDER
Yes?
PELEUS
Peleus is another student.
PHERES
Master Pheres is one of the best instructors - probably from teaching healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Protesilaus is another student.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Librarian Selinus has probably been here since it was founded.
SEMELE
Semele is another student.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THRASYMEDES
Thrasymedes is another student.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
TROS
Master Tros is probably the most boring instructor here.
TUNNELS
Ever seen that magically locked door along the outer southern edge of Pnyx?
Well, depending on what rumor you believe, they lead to either hidden treasures that the Mages have collected.
Or to some sort of <prision,prison> where all the failures of their experiments are kept, and it is swarming with golems.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see a very tidy, organized man.#
How can I help you?
[In grotto]
#You see a hunchback dressed in motley, with a pleasant demeanor.#
Magpie: Alaric's justice has been done! House Comana is no more - they plotted treason, death is their reward.
[[You have fewer than three Crolna shards]]
Magpie: Oh, we are sorry, we overestimated you. The fool is in the mirror, not before you.
#Magpie's features waver in front of you.#
Pelagon: You are unprotected - We shall have to search elsewhere for the Crolna shards you once bore, but it is no matter to you.
You will die not knowing the truth. No matter. Victory is ours - foolish mortal.
{Game Ends}
[[You have three Crolna shards]]
Magpie: We have recovered the fourth shard of the Crolna, with it we can heal Alaric.
Completing it is dangerous - it would be best if we did that. Give us the three shards you have...
#Give Magpie the three shards?#
[[[Yes]]]
Magpie: Oh, we are sorry, we overestimated you. The fool is in the mirror, not before you.
#Magpie's features waver in front of you#
Pelagon: You are unprotected - surrendering the only thing that stayed my hand, and now the Crolna is complete again!<.,>
You will die not knowing the truth. No matter. Victory is ours - foolish mortal.
{Game Ends}
[[[No]]]
Magpie: It's full power would surely destroy where you stand - it would be best to give it to us.
#Give Magpie the three shards?#
[[[[Yes]]]]
Magpie: Oh, we are sorry, we overestimated you. The fool is in the mirror, not before you.
#Magpie's features waver in front of you#
Pelagon: You are unprotected - surrendering the only thing that stayed my hand, and now the Crolna is complete again!<.,>
You will die not knowing the truth. No matter. Victory is ours - foolish mortal.
{Game Ends}
[[[[No]]]]
Magpie: For your own safety, we command you to surrender the shards!
#Give Magpie the three shards?#
[[[[[Yes]]]]]
Magpie: Oh, we are sorry, we overestimated you. The fool is in the mirror, not before you.
#Magpie's features waver in front of you#
Pelagon: You are unprotected - surrendering the only thing that stayed my hand, and now the Crolna is complete again!<.,>
You will die not knowing the truth. No matter. Victory is ours - foolish mortal.
{Game Ends}
[[[[[No]]]]]
Magpie: We will smite you if need be - you <emperil,imperil> the world if you continue this <obstinance,obstinacy>.
Must we take them by force?
[[[[[[No]]]]]]
Magpie: Oh, we are sorry, we overestimated you. The fool is in the mirror, not before you.
#Magpie's features waver in front of you#
Pelagon: You are unprotected - surrendering the only thing that stayed my hand, and now the Crolna is complete again!<.,>
You will die not knowing the truth. No matter. Victory is ours - foolish mortal.
{Game Ends}
[[[[[[Yes]]]]]]
Magpie: You think to call our bluff. Very well.
You have passed the final test.
#Magpie's features waver in front of you.#
#Pelagon laughs heartily.#
Pelagon: You aren't the fools that those of House Comana were. But still you've been played the fool.
But not by me, but by our enemies, the Seldane. They are the cause of Alaric's madness.
That creature that calls himself Magpie especially. The Seldane want Alaric dead, for he usurps their powers as his own.
LandKing Hall was once a place of power for the Seldane, until we drove them from it, and others.
Now they would regain their power, to wage war with us - and you humans would be caught between the two sides.
We would avoid that if possible, and to that end, we shall give you what you seek, the fourth shard of the Crolna.
With this, you may cure Alaric, and return the balance - but beware the Seldane, especially Magpie.
They may yet attempt to stop you, but so long as you retain control of the Crolna, they can not harm you.
#Pelagon hands you the fourth shard, and then fades away like mist before the wind.#
*UNKNOWN
I'm sorry, but I can't help you with that.
AREITHOUS
Master Areithous sets a fine table!
BYE
Very well then.
{Conversation Ends}
CANACHUS
It was a shame when Canachus died, but Myus seems to have <take,taken> up the task quite well.
COMANA
House Comana has done a fine job ruling Kosha, and we all support them.
DARIUS
He hasn't been around recently - I believe he is in Catamarca.
DEAD
[Before Stentor tells his story]
Excuse me? Nobody has died around here recently.
[After Stentor tells his story]
Why, that is ridiculous - as you can tell, I am quite healthy.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
It has been a while since Demodocus played around here.
[2]
Demodocus was performing here recently, though I don't know if he is still around.
DROWNED
{See "Dead"}
JOB
I am the majordomo of House Comana.
KOSHA
Kosha is a fine place to live.
MAGPIE
{See "*Unknown"}
MYUS
Elder Myus does a fine job ruling House Comana.
NAME
I am Pelagon.
NAXOS
He hasn't been around recently - I believe he is in Cademia.
STENTOR
[Typical]
Stentor and I were good friends. Quite a shame that drink got the best of him.
[Initial]
Stentor and I were good friends. Quite a shame that drink got the best of him.
Player: I recently talked to Stentor - he told me a story about you being dead!
Pelagon: Why, that is ridiculous - as you can tell, I am quite healthy.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Roasted Haunch']
The Roasted Haunch's front door is {Directions}.
[Judge Itanos]
Judge Itanos' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Atreus the Gemsmith]
Atreus the Gemsmith's workshop is {Directions}.
[Myus of Comana]
Lord Myus is normally found in the Great Hall, {Directions}.
[Citizen Larisa's Quarters]
She hasn't been in town for a while now, but you can find her house {Directions}.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies at the far northern edge of the land, past Odemia.
[Odemia]
Odemia <,is> north of Catamarca and northeast of Cademia, along the eastern shore.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca <,is> northeast of here, across the gulf, but just follow the coast from Cademia.
[Cademia]
Cademia, north, up the shore.
*GREETING
#You see a stressed male student.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't know about that.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
Alcyone is another student.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Good bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CLYTEMNESTRA
Clytemnestra is another student - she's been here longer than the rest of us.
She should be Freemage soon.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
Danae is another student.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is Semele's older brother - she is always bragging about him.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
Rumor has it that there are golems in the @tunnels hidden below Pnyx.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I'm a student - hoping to study rune magic.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Headmaster Lindus seems like a decent enough person.
LYCAON
Lycaon is another student.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
Menelaus is another student.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm called Peleus.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Master Palaestra isn't the friendliest, but she knows her stuff.
PASSWORD
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
PEISANDER
Peisander is another student - just started a month or so back.
PELEUS
Yes?
PHERES
Master Pheres is one of the best instructors - probably from teaching healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Protesilaus is another student.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Librarian Selinus has probably been here since it was founded.
SEMELE
Semele is another student.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THRASYMEDES
Thrasymedes is another student.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
TROS
Master Tros is probably the most boring instructor here.
TUNNELS
Ever seen that magically locked door along the outer southern edge of Pnyx?
Well, depending on what rumor you believe, they lead to either hidden treasures that the Mages have collected.
Or to some sort of <prision,prison> where all the failures of their experiments are kept, and it is swarming with golems.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before learning his name]
#You see a poor but content looking man.#
Good evening, stranger.
[After learning his name]
#You see a poor but content looking man.#
Good evening, friend.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Sorry, my <knowlege,knowledge> doesn't go much beyond this farm.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
ALCMENA
{See "Wife"}
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
Farewell.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHILD
{See "Son"}
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
FLAX
Flax is a plant whose fibers are used to make thread and thus cloth.
You interested in buying a bale? It is only seven oboloi a bale.
[Yes]
{Display menu for buying flax}
[No]
Well, if you change your mind, let me know...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOATS
You'll have to talk to Alcmena about them...
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I'm a farmer - mostly I grow @flax. My @wife takes care of the @goats.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
[Initial]
I am Pelops. And <you,your> name is?
{Enter Text}
Pleased to meet you.
[Typical]
I am Pelops. We've met before.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PELOPS
Yes?
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SON
Our son Asteropaeus is a quiet child, but farm life is lonely.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WIFE
My wife Alcmena is quite a catch.
*GREETING
[During business hours]
#You see a nerotic man, seemingly covered with flour.#
Interested in some fresh baked bread? Only 3 oboloi?
[[Yes]]
{Display menu for buying bread}
[[[Apis didn't ask you to pick up flour]]]
{Conversation Ends}
[[[Apis asked you to pick up flour]]]
Player: Actually, I'm here to pick up a bag of flour for Apis.
Periphas: Yes, of course - here you go.
#He gives you a bag of flour.#
{Conversation Ends}
[[No]]
Perhaps some other time - but it is extra fresh right now!
[[[Apis didn't ask you to pick up flour]]]
{Conversation Ends}
[[[Apis asked you to pick up flour]]]
Player: Actually, I'm here to pick up a bag of flour for Apis.
Periphas: Yes, of course - here you go.
#He gives you a bag of flour.#
{Conversation Ends}
[Outside business hours]
#You see a nerotic man, seemingly covered with flour.#
Please - I'm not open for business now!
[[[Apis didn't ask you to pick up flour]]]
{Conversation Ends}
[[[Apis asked you to pick up flour]]]
Player: Actually, I'm here to pick up a bag of flour for Apis.
Periphas: Yes, of course - here you go.
#He gives you a bag of flour.#
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You <,see a> peaceful looking man, with an inner glow.#
What can I do for you?
[When teaching]
#You <,see a> peaceful looking man, with an inner glow.#
If you don't mind, I'm in the middle of teaching.
[Giving him the egg]
[[Typical]]
#You <,see a> peaceful looking man, with an inner glow.#
Ah, <execellent,excellent>! You've found a harpy egg! I thank you greatly for this...
[[When teaching]]
#You <,see a> peaceful looking man, with an inner glow.#
...and so applying pressure, say, class, would you excuse me for a moment?
Ah, <execellent,excellent>! You've found a harpy egg! I thank you greatly for this...
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I'm sorry, but that is beyond my field.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
I am well aware of the state of Alaric, but his problems are far beyond my skills.
He is beyond the reference harmony pattern of normal humans - I couldn't even begin to help him.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
[Before agreeing to retrieve egg]
I realize that you've got work of your own, but <if,> could you do <,me> a favor while exploring?
[[No]]
I understand, but if you change your mind, please get back to me.
{Conversation Ends}
[[Yes]]
Excellent. Are you familiar with harpies?
[[[No]]]
They are those strange flying creatures, not all that common, but quite dangerous.
In my studies, I have need to examine, in detail, an egg of such a creature.
If you come across one, could you please <retreive,retrieve> it for me? I'd appreciate it... % This line rushes past too fast to read in-game, going immediately to the next line.%
I understand, but if you change your mind, please get back to me. % This appears to be a mistake. The conversation should probably end on the previous line.%
{Conversation Ends}
[[[Yes]]]
Excellent. In my studies, I have need to examine, in detail, an egg of such a creature.
If you come across one, could you please <retreive,retrieve> it for me? I'd appreciate it...
{Conversation Ends}
[After agreeing to retrieve egg]
Don't forget, you promised to retrieve a harpy egg for me...
{Conversation Ends}
[After giving him the egg]
May you go in harmony.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CLYTEMNESTRA
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EGG
Well, rumor has it that harpy eggs can be stored for years, and then hatch into vile creatures.
It is as if harpy eggs can withstand the passage of time unnoticed.
If some <essense,essence> can be extracted, it might allow one to slow down the body, preventing the ravages of time.
Its just a theory, mind you.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
{See "Egg"}
HEALING
Healing is about repairing damage to the body.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I @train students in the @Healing Arts, and there is nothing nobler.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
LYCAON
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Pheres, teacher of the @Healing Arts.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PEISANDER
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PELEUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PHERES
{See "Name"}
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Pheres
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
REGISTER
Yes, just run the 'Register Cythera' program - it has all the details.
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SEMELE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
[You have no training points]
You need some more experience before you can learn healing magic.
[You have training points]
[[Before learning magic]]
You lack the basic understanding of magic required.
[[After learning magic]]
[[[Before learning Healing]]]
[[[[Unregistered]]]]
Sorry, but you must @register first.
[[[[Registered]]]]
I can give the basics - enough to be of help. You don't have the time for detailed study, <my,mind> you.
Healing Magic involves repairing <damaged,damage> done to a living thing by reharmonizing <,the> effected area with the rest of the body.
That's for simple cases of things such as simple wounds and the like. More complex situations aren't as simple.
A severe wound, for example, has too much damage to be able to reharmonize easily with the <undamage,undamaged> body.
<Once,One> could either take small <step,steps> to repair the damage, in phases, or <apple,apply> an external pattern of harmonization.
Thus, a higher healing spell requires thorough understanding of a basic healing spell.
[[[After learning Healing]]]
You've already got the basics down, I don't expect you'd understand much more.
THRASYMEDES
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TUNNELS
You've been listening to the wild student rumors.
They are nothing but some old storage tunnels, which are no longer safe, nothing more.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before rescuing Ariadne]
I am sorry, <am I,I am> too distraught about Ariadne's kidnapping to talk...
{Conversation Ends}
[Ariadne dies]
[[Initial]]
No! It can't be! Why!
#You hand the body to the grieving man, obviously her husband Philinus.#
Please, I would like to be alone.
{Conversation Ends}
[[Typical]]
Please, I would like to be alone.
{Conversation Ends}
[Ariadne is saved]
[[Initial]]
Ariadne! You're safe!
Ariadne: Yes, dearest Philinus, and it is all due to this heroic person.
Philinus: Thank you {sir/ma'am}. House @Nicander is forever in your @debt!
Ariadne: Yes, thank you again, kind {sir/ma'am}. I, and my House, are in your @debt.
{Conversation Ends}
[[Typical]]
If it isn't the rescuer of Ariadne! Good to see you again.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Hm, I'm not sure about that... perhaps you'd better ask around.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ARIADNE
Thanks to you, she is safe and well.
ASCALON
Ascalon is my youngest son. I can never keep up with his doings, but he should be somewhere around town - try the Titan's Head.
ATTIS
Attis is a noble House that once ruled @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the only other House with a presence here in Odemia.
One can't be too careful with anyone allied with House @Strymon.
BYE
Farewell, and remember, we are in you @debt...
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is the oldest city in Cythera, though it is too busy for me. My son Opheltius is down there.
CATAMARCA
[Before curing plague]
Catamarca <a,> would be a fine city to visit on <vaction,vacation>, were it not for House @Strymon.
Of course, I hear there is some sort of @plague that has broken out there...
[After curing plague]
Catamarca <a,> would be a fine city to visit on <vaction,vacation>, were it not for House @Strymon.
COMANA
Our paths have rarely crossed, but we don't trust them.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEBT
You have done us a favor. Some day we may be able to do you a favor.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been here for a while - who knows where he is off to now.
[2]
Demodocus was just here not too long ago. Perhaps Crito knows where he went...
DODONA
Dodone is a noble House that once ruled @Catamarca, before House @Strymon rose to power.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I am the Elder of House @Nicander, and so long as the people support me, I set the policies of Odemia.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
Why I am Philinus. Don't you remember rescuing my wife @Ariadne?
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling house of Odemia, and I am the head of that house.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia may be a bit out of the way, but it is a nice town none the less.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
Opheltius is my oldest son. He is down in @Cademia, representing the family there.
[After the murder, before solving it]
We have heard the news - I can't believe my eldest is dead.
House Strymon must pay for this outrage!
[After solving the murder]
We have heard the news - I can't believe my eldest is dead.
And some unknown power that can shapeshift - Alaric's powers are surely waning.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PIPES
[Initial]
Hm, I've got an old set around here some where.
#Philinus searches around a bit.#
Ah, here you go - you can have them - it is the least I can do for you.
#Philinus gives you the pan-pipes.#
[Typical]
I hope you were able to make use of that old set of pan-pipes.
PLAGUE
[Before curing]
These are rumors, mind you, but I heard a plague has broken out in Catamarca.
If it is true, one can only hope that it can be contained. Why hasn't the Land King done anything about it?
[After curing]
I heard rumors that it wasn't a plague, but a magic curse lifted by an agent of the Land King.
That such a thing could happen worries me - where might it strike next?
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is our rival. I really don't trust any of them.
THURIA
Thuria is the honorable Matron of House Attis.
TLEPOLEMUS
[Before discussing Philinus with Tlepolemus]
Tlepolemus is a good man - we used to hunt together years back.
[After discussing Philinus with Tlepolemus]
Tlepolemus is a good man - we used to hunt together years back.
Player: He seems to think that you've put your business before your friendship with him.
Philinus: Yes, I suppose I have. I've just been too busy, and that was certainly wrong. Please tell him I'm sorry.
[After extending Philinus' apology to Tlepolemus]
It is good to talk to him again - thank you <or,for> re-uniting old friends.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Titan's Head']
The Titan's Head's front door is {Directions}.
[House Nicander]
House Nicander is {Directions}.
[Judge Sacas]
Judge Sacas' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Milcom the Blacksmith]
Milcom's smithy is {Directions}.
[Ake the Weaver]
Ake the weaver's workshop is {Directions}.
[Hebe the Threadmaker]
Hebe the threadmaker lives {Directions}.
[Thersites, Captain of the Guard]
Thersites, the captain of the guard, lives {Directions} but is often on patrol, or meeting with Judge Sacas {Directions}.
[Tlepolemus the Fisherman]
Tlepolemus lives {Directions}, but is usually fishing outside of town.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies through the forest along the road northwest out of town.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies south down the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies down the road southwest from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Initial]
#A voice seems to speak in your mind from the fountain.#
Name your wish.
[[Typical]]
Your wish is found elsewhere...
[[Coffee]]
Seek ye Caribou
[[Pony]]
That's really original. I wish I had a pony. Sheesh.
[[Tequila]]
Galardon - 100 percent blue agave Anejo
[[Three]]
You want three wishes? I don't think so.
[After initial]
#A voice seems to speak in your mind from the fountain.#
Sorry - only one wish per customer. No exceptions. % Then two messages from the next list are randomly selected and displayed in any order.%
[[1]]
Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
[[2]]
Apply only to affected area.
[[3]]
As seen on TV.
[[4]]
At participating locations only.
[[5]]
Avoid contact with skin.
[[6]]
Batteries not included.
[[7]]
Beware of dog.
[[8]]
California residents add appropriate sales tax.
[[9]]
Call toll free before digging.
[[10]]
Causes cancer in laboratory animals
[[11]]
Collect all 9.
[[12]]
Colors may, in time, fade.
[[13]]
Do not use near open flame.
[[14]]
Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment.
[[15]]
Do not write below this line.
[[16]]
Driver does not carry cash.
[[17]]
Edited for television.
[[18]]
Employees and their families are not eligible.
[[19]]
For a limited time only.
[[20]]
For external use only.
[[21]]
For off-road use only
[[22]]
For office use only.
[[23]]
For recreational use only.
[[24]]
Freshest if eaten before date on carton.
[[25]]
If condition persists, consult your physician.
[[26]]
Keep away from fire or flame.
[[27]]
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
[[28]]
Limited time offer, call now to insure prompt delivery.
[[29]]
List at least two alternate dates.
[[30]]
List was current at time of printing.
[[31]]
Lost ticket pays maximum rate.
[[32]]
May be too intense for some viewers.
[[33]]
May cause drowsiness.
[[34]]
No Canadian coins.
[[35]]
No other warranty expressed or implied.
[[36]]
No passes accepted for this engagement.
[[37]]
No postage necessary if mailed in the United States.
[[38]]
No purchase necessary.
[[39]]
No user-serviceable parts inside.
[[40]]
Noncomedogenic.
[[41]]
Not available in stores!
[[42]]
Not recommended for children under ten.
[[43]]
Now playing at a theater near you.
[[44]]
One size fits all.
[[45]]
Operators are standing by.
[[46]]
Penalty for private use.
[[47]]
Please add 3 obolio (oboloi?) for postage and handling.
[[48]]
Post office will not deliver without postage.
[[49]]
Postage will be paid by addressee.
[[50]]
Prerecorded for this time zone.
[[51]]
Price does not include tax. license, dealer-prep or options.
[[52]]
Prices subject to change without notice.
[[53]]
Remove all remaining paper before reloading.
[[54]]
Replace with same type.
[[55]]
Reproduction strictly prohibited.
[[56]]
Restaurant package, not for resale.
[[57]]
Sanitized for your protection.
[[58]]
Should be taken with plenty of food.
[[59]]
Simulated picture.
[[60]]
Slightly higher west of the Mississippi.
[[61]]
Slippery when wet.
[[62]]
Some assembly required.
[[63]]
Some equipment shown is optional.
[[64]]
Some settling of contents may have occurred during shipment.
[[65]]
Subject to change without notice.
[[66]]
Subject to prior sale.
[[67]]
Substantial penalty for early withdrawal.
[[68]]
The Surgeon General has determined that this is hazardous to your health.
[[69]]
This product is meant for educational purposes only.
[[70]]
This supersedes all previous notices.
[[71]]
Times approximate.
[[72]]
Use only as directed.
[[73]]
Use only in well-ventilated area.
[[74]]
Void where prohibited by law.
[[75]]
You must be present to win.
[[76]]
Your canceled check is your receipt.
[[77]]
Your mileage may vary.
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
#You see a very serious looking guard.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I am just a guard, and not permitted to talk of such.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
ALCYONE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
Goodbye, stranger.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CLYTEMNESTRA
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I guard the Mages and the rest of the people here at Pnyx.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
LYCAON
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MENELAUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
PEISANDER
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PELEUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Pheres
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
RUNES
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SEMELE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THRASYMEDES
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TUNNELS
You've been listening to the wild student rumors.
They are nothing but some old storage tunnels, which are no longer safe, nothing more.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Initial]
[[Before curing plague]]
#You see an old man, barely able to get around.#
#Coughing <spasm,spasms> wrack his body.#
#Despite that, he seems full of life.#
Come a little closer - my eyes aren't what they once were.
Do I know you, I don't think so. My name is Polydamas. <Andyou,And you> are?
{Enter Text}
[[After curing plague]]
#You see an old man, barely able to get around.#
#Despite that, he seems full of life.#
Come a little closer - my eyes aren't what they once were.
Do I know you, I don't think so. My name is Polydamas. <Andyou,And you> are?
{Enter Text}
You're the one who stopped the plague, aren't you...
[Typical]
[[Before curing plague]]
#You see an old man, barely able to get around.#
#Coughing <spasm,spasms> wrack his body.#
#Despite that, he seems full of life.#
Come a little closer - my eyes aren't what they once were.
Yes, I recognize you, though my mind isn't what it use to be...
[[After curing plague]]
#You see an old man, barely able to get around.#
#Despite that, he seems full of life.#
Come a little closer - my eyes aren't what they once were.
Yes, I recognize you, though my mind isn't what it use to be...
*RANDOM
Eh? Could you speak up a bit? % This appears about half the time during a conversation with him.%
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Eh? What was that?
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANDROMACHE
Hapmonides and Andromache were servants of House Strymon.
Unfortunately, they didn't survive the Plague.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
[Before curing plague]
Hopefully I'll see you again, but the plague is doing me in...
{Conversation Ends}
[After curing plague]
Take care.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CITADEL
The Citadel of Catamarca was built about 700 years ago by the Second @Tyrant of Cademia.
It was a combination summer home and military outpost.
It was built on this hunk of rock because it overlooked both the city and the ocean. I suppose they had other @reasons too.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
COOK
{See "Job"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just here the other day. Perhaps Parium knows where he is off to...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HAPMONIDES
{See "Andromache"}
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
I'm the majordomo of the @Citadel. Fancy title, but I'm cook, doorman, you name it.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge of Catamarca. He's the third Judge I've served under.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
Forgotten already? Happens to me. My name is Polydamas.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PLAGUE
[Before curing]
It's wearing me down, and will probably kill me before too long. Even the master is stumped as to a cure...
[After curing]
It got pretty dicey there, didn't it.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
REASONS
Why, the @water, of course.
SAPPHIRE
[Initial]
You know, funny you should mention that. My predecessor, when I started this job gave me this book.
He said it was left behind by a Mage years before, and it seemed important, so he asked me to take care of it.
I've still got it, I think it is under my bed in my quarters - feel free to look for it there...
[Typical]
I hope you found it...
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants of Cademia were a <shortlived,short-lived> ruling family of Eastern Cythera, until Alaric put an end to that nonsense.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WATER
Catamarca has the best water in the world, flowing from a spring under this very hunk of rock.
WHERE IS...
[The Green Goat]
The Green Goat's front door is {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
House Strymon is {Directions}.
[Sardis of House Atussa]
Sardis, of House Atussa, lives and works {Directions}.
[Darius of House Comana]
Darius, of House Comana, is currently staying {Directions}.
[Judge Metopes]
Metopes lives in the Citadel, in the southern edge of town, overlooking the sea.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall north <east,west> through the forest beyond Odemia.
[Odemia]
<Catamarca,Odemia> lies north up the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies west along the coast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 9 "Where is..." fields for Catamarca, so this does not appear in-game.%
*ANY
[Before curing plague]
Harmmph, mmmrp, oooooh.
*GREETING
[Before curing plague]
*You see an older man who appears <delerious,delirious>.#
[After curing plague]
[[Initial]]
#You see an older man who appears somewhat weak.#
Excuse me, aren't you the one who found the cause of the @Plague?
[[[Yes]]]
Pleased to meet you. I am Propontis, Elder of House Strymon.
House Strymon is in your @debt for what you did for our town.
[[[No]]]
And modest too. I am Propontis, Elder of House Strymon.
House Strymon is in your @debt for what you did for our town.
[[Typical]]
#You see an older man who appears somewhat weak.#
Ah, it is our healer!
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
You need <,to> search elsewhere.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
AKE
Lady Ake is an honorable and noble woman, fitting House Atussa.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANDROMACHE
Andromache was one of our servants, who died due to the Plague.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BUSY
My @wife thinks I work too much, but I swear it keeps me young.
BYE
Farewell!
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
My brother Halos loves the intrigue of Cademia, but for me, I prefer the relaxed life in Catamarca.
CATAMARCA
Isn't it a beautiful city, especially now that the @Plague is gone.
CITADEL
The Citadel was once a stronghold of the Tyrants, sort of a summer home away from Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is not to be trusted, if rumors I hear from @Halos are true.
Perhaps you should seek him out yourself, in Cademia.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARIUS
He claims to represent House @Comana here in Catamarca, but I don't trust him.
DEBT
House Strymon is in your debt. Perhaps we will be able to serve you in the future.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just here the other day. Perhaps Parium knows where he is off to...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
Halos is my younger brother. He represents our affairs in @Cademia.
HAPMONIDES
Hapmonides was one of our servants, who died from the Plague.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HOUSE
{See "Strymon"}
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
Ruling Catamarca is a full time job.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KIDNAPPING
{See "Comana"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MANTINEA
Mantinea is my beautiful wife - been married 28 years now!
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom is an honorable and noble man, fitting House Atussa....
And a quite good blacksmith too, I hear.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
Propontis, Elder of House Strymon, ruling House of Catamarca.
NICANDER
House Nicander is full of simpletons and fools.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
It is surprising there aren't more troubles in Odemia, with Nicander ruling.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PLAGUE
Though it is gone, I am worried that we will lose popular support.
But what could we have done? How were we to know?
Too bad that rogue @Darius didn't catch ill!
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SARDIS
Sardis is a good boy - Ake and Milcom raised him right.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
We are House Strymon.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The Green Goat]
The Green Goat's front door is {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
House Strymon is {Directions}.
[Sardis of House Atussa]
Sardis, of House Atussa, lives and works {Directions}.
[Darius of House Comana]
Darius, of House Comana, is currently staying {Directions}.
[Judge Metopes]
Metopes lives in the Citadel, in the southern edge of town, overlooking the sea.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall north <east,west> through the forest beyond Odemia.
[Odemia]
<Catamarca,Odemia> lies north up the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies west along the coast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 9 "Where is..." fields for Catamarca, so this does not appear in-game.%
WIFE
{See "Mantinea"}
*GREETING
#You see a stressed male student.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't know about that.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Good bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CLYTEMNESTRA
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I'm a student - hoping to study healing.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
LYCAON
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm called Protesilaus.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PEISANDER
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PELEUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Yes?
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SEMELE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THRASYMEDES
He's my best friend.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TUNNELS
You've been listening to the wild student rumors.
They are nothing but some old storage tunnels, which are no longer safe, nothing more.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see an old woman, hair wild, with insanity in her eyes.#
[1]
Yes, you have come to learn? Perhaps to teach? But the world you were sent to reach has no future now.
[[Day 1, 7, etc.]]
Powers of the elements can be manifest in beings of powers - these beings walk among us, unseen.
[[Day 2, 8, etc.]]
Green and glowing, it is a tool which can bend and hold - enforcing powers, and straightening as well.
[[Day 3, 9, etc.]]
The Bond of the Land is derived from the Powers of the Earth, but it is beyond the powers of a mortal.
[[Day 4, 10, etc.]]
The Sea calls to me, the Earth calls to me. Between these two extremes I am drawn.
[[Day 5, 11, etc.]]
Why were we brought here? To be pawns, to advance one side or another? Or to be outside the game, perhaps even ending the game?
[[Day 6, 12, etc.]]
There are two enemies - Earth and Sea. The Sea would destroy us, the Earth would let us drown.
[2]
Have you heard of a word that will stop us going wrong? The time is now.
[[Day 1, 7, etc.]]
[[[Initial]]]
Oil and wine do not readily mix, and will break apart unless bonded.
I have something for you that might help your understanding.
#She hands you a book bound in a blue cover, and for a second, it seems as if the insanity fades.#
[[[Typical]]]
Oil and wine do not readily mix, and will break apart unless bonded.
[[Day 2, 8, etc.]]
Those that are not human do not have the values of humans.
[[Day 3, 9, etc.]]
To a mighty oak, a single insect does not exist.
[[Day 4, 10, etc.]]
To accept both that which is true and that which is false as equal, that is the greatest of gifts.
[[Day 5, 11, etc.]]
Some struggles are eternal, but the cycle can be broken by those of great resolve and will.
[[Day 6, 12, etc.]]
Truth is not absolute, for it, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.
[3]
What once was elusive is calling me now.
You must leave here - it is not safe. The horrors I have seen with my eyes.
There is a terror, a war going on, and we are all but unaware. Yet we are pawns, and we die in this war.
The sides of the war use us, abuse us. We suffer. Alaric alone can save us - remove us from the struggle.
He must be cured. You must save him, save us, save yourself.
[4]
He knows, you know.
[5]
I will carry your white feather, I will carry your white flag.
[6]
It doesn't have to be like this.
[7]
Just another comic actor behind a tragic mask.
[8]
Thus all things are presented by shadows.
[9]
What do we permit? What do we allow?
[10]
What do you want from me!
[11]
Where do we go from here?
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
#You see a powerful miner.#
There's no way any of us are going back in that mine with that ghost in there!
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
[Initial]
[[Timon is not present or has seen Sabinate or Jhiaxus before]]
In due time you have come to us. We are Sabinate, heir of the @Seldane.
[[Timon is present and has not seen Sabinate or Jhiaxus before]]
Timon: This is amazing! It is a living Seldane! Never did I think I would actually meet one!
Sabinate: In due time you have come to us. We are Sabinate, heir of the @Seldane.
[Without the full Crolna]
[[Your karma is above or equal to 40/100]]
[[[After freeing Maayti]]]
As you have helped us, so we help you. Much there is to know about the @troubles of Alaric.
[[Your karma is below 40/100]]
No - your ways are not pure. <You're,Your> very <presense,presence> offends us. Be gone.
{Conversation Ends}
[With the full Crolna]
[[Your karma is above or equal to 40/100]]
[[[Have not spoken since freeing Maayti]]]
You bear the <@essense,@essence> of corruption! Beware!
As you have helped us, so we help you. Much there is to know about the @troubles of Alaric.
[[[Have spoken since freeing Maayti]]]
You bear the <@essense,@essence> of corruption! Beware!
[[Your karma is below 40/100]]
You bear the <@essense,@essence> of corruption! Beware!
No - your ways are not pure. <You're,Your> very <presense,presence> offends us. Be gone.
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
What then is your condition?
AIR
Ours is not the Air.
ALARIC
The bond of Alaric is the bond of the Seldane.
AYRIT
Here is our Ayrit.
BAHOUDIN
Dangerous, and lost.
BOND
{See "Alaric"}
BOOK
{See "Sapphire"}
BYE
May the wind of Truth be on your side.
{Conversation Ends}
CORRUPTION
[Before freeing Maayti]
That <knowlege,knowledge> is beyond you.
[After freeing Maayti]
Our Enemy is Corruption. Like us, but not us, as the Sea is to the Land.
To them you are but tools. For us, this matters little, for you, much.
Trust not your senses, for they change form as easily as you change raiment.
Beware the dead that walk - by this, you shall know them and their allies.
CROLNA
[Before freeing Maayti]
The Crolna is a green glowing gem. Corruption was our enemy. The Corruption drove us from Maayti.
[After freeing Maayti]
Power is the Crolna. @Corruption turned it to our downfall.
The full power of the Crolna shall solve your problems, or cause your downfall.
Dangerous is power. So it is in the Crolna.
EARTH
Ours is the Earth.
ENEMY
{See "Corruption"}
ESSENCE
[With the full Crolna]
The essence of corruption taints the Crolna. Do not use it, less you risk destroying all you've fought for.
The Crolna must be purified. This we can not do, it must be done by a human, not bound to the land.
To remove the power of the Sea, we can only help some, perhaps.
Take you these, spores of the Earth. If you can disrupt the taint, they will neutralize it.
#Sabinate gives you an oddly shaped mushroom.#
[Alternative]
The essence of corruption taints the Crolna. Do not use it, less you risk destroying all you've fought for.
The Crolna must be purified. This we can not do, it must be done by a human, not bound to the land.
We have given you the spores of the earth - more we can not help. % This is not in the game, but it is likely intended to be the prompt that is displayed after you receive the mushroom from Sabinate.%
[Without the full Crolna]
{See "*Unknown"}
FIRE
Ours is not the Fire.
FORM
[Before freeing Maayti]
That <knowlege,knowledge> is beyond you.
[After freeing Maayti]
As the Sea flows, so does the shape of those of the Sea. Changeable, yet still of the Sea.
HEIR
{See "Job"}
HELP
[Before freeing Maayti]
Would you help us, so that you may help yourself?
[[No]]
Then failure will surely be yours.
[[Yes]]
For 120 eternities, ours was @Maayti, city of Truth, until our enemy drove us forth.
A @Crolna shard, such as you bear, but larger, was turned to evil, and abide with corruption we could not.
Sealed it <with,within>, we did, less the corruption spread. The gates were sealed with two keys.
By your hand have you removed the corruption of a Crolna part. We would that you did the same.
You need to learn our language, we shall make it so.
#Sabinate's eyes seem to bore through your skull, and then the effect is gone.#
To open the gate, you must also have the two keys. Here is the key to the left post.
#Sabinate hands you a strange looking half-disk.#
When we left Maayti, the one who was our son was given the other.
The one who was our son is no longer one of us, and is closed to us.
We see that one no more - you need to use your own eyes to find that one.
[After agreeing to free Maayti]
You shall help us, we shall help you. Free the corruption from Maayti.
[After freeing Maayti]
As you have helped us, so we help you. Much there is to know about the @troubles of Alaric.
IGNAE
Ignae is known to us, but not trusted to us, for he is alien to us.
JHIAXUS
{See "Son"}
JOB
We are Sabinate, heir of the @Seldane.
MAAYTI
Maayti, city of Truth, was our home.
Now we are here, and around Maayti the land sank, becoming a swamp.
MAGPIE
{See "Bahoudin"}
MORTAL
Ours is the everlasting, 120 eternities. Yours is not, mortal, limited.
NAME
{See "Job"}
SABINATE
{See "*Unknown"}
SAPPHIRE
What you call the Sapphire Book of Foundation is with us.
The one that is Unhayt has control of its possession.
SEA
Ours is not the Sea.
SELDANE
This is our land. And <is it's,its> @troubles, so are ours.
SHAPE
{See "Form"}
SON
We have no son.
TROUBLES
[Before freeing Maayti]
The troubles of your Alaric march with ours. Perhaps our @help is your help.
[After freeing Maayti]
The bond of the land is the bond of the Seldane. As the land is immortal, so is the Seldane.
The blood of mortals flows in the veins of Alaric. Mortal blood is too thin for the bond of the land.
As fast moving water will wash away the land, the bond of the land will do the same.
Alaric can not resist - Alaric can only be washed away.
As one straightens the stream to allow the water to flow, so it must be with Alaric.
But only the full power of the @Crolna can accomplish this.
Only with the full power can Alaric maintain the land bond and not be swept away.
One last point - remember you well: Walk again, the dead do not.
*GREETING
[Initial]
[[Ariadne is saved]]
So you're the one Alaric said was coming - and rescuing Lady Ariadne to boot!
He chose well. My name is Sacas - I'm the Judge here in Odemia.
[[Ariadne dies]]
So you're the one Alaric said was coming - but I had hoped for better.
My name is Sacas - I'm the Judge here in Odemia.
[Typical]
What can I do for you this {morning/evening}?
[After being asked to interrogate Antiphus]
Did you find anything useful from the prisoner?
[[No]]
Hm, I was hoping you'd find something.
Maybe you should ask <specificly,specifically> about the kidnapping - maybe he'll slip up...
{Conversation Ends}
[[Yes]]
[[[Lying]]]
And what did you find out?
{Enter Text}
I see, perhaps I over-estimated you...
{Conversation Ends}
[[[Honestly]]]
Player: He claims that he was working for a 'group' of people who are more powerful than Nicander.
Sacas: Hm - he could mean another House. Both @Comana and @Strymon are fairly powerful...
Or perhaps he means something else - maybe some sort of covert organization?
At any rate, you did a good job - I was unable to get anything out of him, which is odd, considering...
Player: Considering?
Sacas: Well, as a Judge, I've got the power to delve out secrets such as this through mystical means...
It was as if he was immune to my sooth-spells. Most odd.
#She looks around for a minute, as if investigating her conscious#
I probably shouldn't tell you this, since it could cause a great many problems if it gets out...
But when we captured him, he had a vial of silvery liquid, which he called 'kesh'.
We think that this might be related to the immunity, but we're not sure. All we do know is that it is dangerous.
Investigation has shown it to be addictive, and probably fatal in the long term - beyond that, we don't know much.
[[[[Have not seen kesh before]]]]
If we could find where it was coming from, or even what it was made of, this might be an important clue.
[[[[Found kesh on Aeneas' body]]]]
If we could find where it was coming from, or even what it was made of, this might be an important clue.
Player: I've seen that stuff before.
Sacas: Really? Where? When?
Player: There was some on a body found crushed in a tunnel in LandKing Hall.
Player: I wasn't sure who he was - he might have been a spy!
[[[[[Did not find kesh on Eudoxus' body]]]]]
Sacas: A spy? In LandKing Hall? This is unheard of. I'll have Lindus investigate this at once.
[[[[[Did find kesh on Eudoxus' body]]]]]
Sacas: A spy? In LandKing Hall? This is unheard of. I'll have Lindus investigate this at once.
Player: I also found more on the bandit leader himself.
Sacas: Not surprising - but where did he get it from, I wonder. Thanks for the <infomation,information>, though. % The sequence of reporting the kesh on Eudoxus' body does not trigger in the game.%
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Sorry - can't help on that.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
As a Judge, I obviously am closer to the situation than the rest of the citizens, and I'm worried.
I don't know what we will do if he falls - the times are perilous indeed.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ARIADNE
{See "Kidnapping"}
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
[Typical]
Thanks again for your help...
{Conversation Ends}
[If retrieving key from Thersites]
Remember, you can get the key to the prison from Thersites.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
COMANA
House Comana is a relative upstart among Houses. They started out in the small town of Kosha.
About three years ago, Canachus, the House Elder died and Myus took power, and now they are trying to gain control of Cademia.
COUNCIL
When there are matters of city law, we run the Council meeting, ensuring that it is fair to all Houses present.
We also have the power to veto any law we feel isn't in the best interest of the land.
Of course, a House can always appeal to Alaric, but the few times that has <happens,happened>, he has always agreed with our reasoning.
With Alaric's <weaking,weakening>, however, this system may have some problems in the future.
CRIMES
[Before agreeing to interrogate Antiphus]
Like the Ariadne kidnapping...
[After agreeing to interrogate Antiphus, but before doing so]
Like the Ariadne kidnapping. Perhaps you'll dig something up.
[After interrogating Antiphus]
Like the Ariadne kidnapping. You <,know> as much as I.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been here for a while - who knows where he is off to now.
[2]
Demodocus was just here not too long ago. Perhaps Crito knows where he went...
DISPUTES
We are impartial third parties that use our magical powers to get to the heart of disputes between citizens.
Since a citizen can not lie to us, and we have no political family ties except to Alaric, we are well suited for this task.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
DUTIES
{See "Duty"}
DUTY
The duties of a Judge are numerous, including settling @disputes, running @Council, establishing House @popularity, and the like.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IMMUNE
[Before agreeing to interrogate Antiphus]
It is strange that he should be able to resist the spells, and he's surely not going to talk to @Thersites.
[[Ariadne is saved]]
Perhaps you could help? He's bound to know that you rescued Ariadne - perhaps he might slip up if you talk to him?
[[[No]]]
I understand - you're busy. But if you change your mind...
[[[Yes]]]
[[[[Thersites is not present]]]]
Excellent! Tell @Thersites to give you the key to the @jail, and see what you can find - report back your findings to me.
You might also want to ask around town, to see if anybody else knows anything about the kidnapping.
[[[[Thersites is present]]]]
Thersites?
Thersites: Yes ma'am?
Sacas: Could you give this noble {man/woman} a jail key?
Thersites: By your command.
Sacas: See what you can find out, and report your findings back to me.
You might also want to ask around town, to see if anybody else knows anything about the kidnapping.
[[Ariadne dies]]
Perhaps you could help? He's bound to know that <youfailed,you failed> to <rescued,rescue> Ariadne - perhaps he might slip up if you talk to him?
[[[No]]]
I understand - you're busy. But if you change your mind...
[[[Yes]]]
[[[[Thersites is not present]]]]
Excellent! Tell @Thersites to give you the key to the @jail, and see what you can find - report back your findings to me.
You might also want to ask around town, to see if anybody else knows anything about the kidnapping.
[[[[Thersites is present]]]]
Thersites?
Thersites: Yes ma'am?
Sacas: Could you give this noble {man/woman} a jail key?
Thersites: By your command.
Sacas: See what you can find out, and report your findings back to me.
You might also want to ask around town, to see if anybody else knows anything about the kidnapping.
[After agreeing to interrogate Antiphus, but before doing so]
I still don't understand how my spells would be ineffective.
[After interrogating Antiphus]
We're really not sure how kesh could interfere with our spells, but it is a definite <possiblity,possibility>.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JAIL
{See "Prisoner"}
JOB
For now, I'm the @Judge of Odemia.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
Well, being a Judge has its advantages, and many @duties, investigating @crimes isn't for me.
KESH
[After interrogating Antiphus]
We don't know any more about it than what I've <alredy,already> told you.
[[Found nothing more]]
Have you discovered anything more?
Player: No, ma'am, but I'll keep my eye out...
Sacas: Well, OK, keep at it then.
[[Found ruffian encampment]]
Have you discovered anything more?
Player: Yes I have. There were a gang of bandits near the Great Swamp with a large cache of it.
Sacas: I wouldn't be surprised if that wasn't their home base. If we can just figure out who supplied them...
[[Found lab and made some]]
Have you discovered anything more?
Player: Below Kosha there is a grotto, with boxes full of the stuff.
I even made some myself, using some strange staff and harpy eggs.
Sacas: Well, <facinating,fascinating>. Looks like House Comana was the source of kesh.
Not that making kesh was illegal by any existing law, unfortunately.
Unfortunately, due to the effects of kesh, we can't legally tie House Comana to any bandit actions.
We must destroy the stuff, somehow...
[[Found both encampment and lab]]
Have you discovered anything more?
Player: Yes I have. There were a gang of bandits near the Great Swamp with a large cache of it.
Sacas: I wouldn't be surprised if that wasn't their home base. If we can just figure out who supplied them...
Player: There's more, though...
Below Kosha there is a grotto, with boxes full of the stuff.
I even made some myself, using some strange staff and harpy eggs.
Sacas: Well, <facinating,fascinating>. Looks like House Comana was the source of kesh.
Not that making kesh was illegal by any existing law, unfortunately.
Unfortunately, due to the effects of kesh, we can't legally tie House Comana to any bandit actions.
We must destroy the stuff, somehow...
[Before interrogating Antiphus]
{See "*Unknown"}
KIDNAPPING
That kidnapping has me bothered - the @prisoner we captured seems @immune to my @sooth-spells.
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am called Sacas, remember?
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
Nicander is the ruling House here in Odemia. Elder Philinus is nice enough, and you've met his wife Ariadne.
[Peirithous is present]
Their younger son, Ascalon, well, let's say I'm glad that his older brother Opheltius will inherit.
Peirithous: If you ask me, he's a spoiled, dimwitted, brat, he is!
Sacas: Please, Peirithous, be civil.
Peirithous: Very well ma'am. I'm sorry for interrupting. % This sequence is not available in-game.%
[Peirithous is not present]
Their younger son, Ascalon, well, let's say I'm glad that his older brother Opheltius will inherit.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
POPULARITY
It is the Judge's duty to ensure that the voting power of the Houses is directly related to the popularity of the House with citizens of the city.
Normally, this is done yearly, through elections (and since I can detect people <lieing,lying> to me, there is very little chance for fraud).
However, a House can call for special elections, if the Judge deems the reason sound, such as change in House leadership.
PRISONER
[Before Antiphus' death]
[[Not agreed to interrogate him]]
We've got one of the kidnappers of Ariadne in Jail.
[[Agreed to interrogate him]]
We've got one of the kidnappers of Ariadne in Jail.
You'll need to go through @Thersites quarters to get to the battlement to get there - it's in the south east corner of town...
[After Antiphus' death]
I suppose you've heard, he died. You should probably ask Thersites for the details.
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
{See "Name"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SERVICE
{See "Duty"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SOOTH
As a Judge, I've got the power to delve out secrets through mystical means.
SPELL
{See "Sooth"}
STRYMON
Strymon is one of the older Houses. It has the enviable position of power in Catamarca - they are the major rival of Nicander.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THERSITES
Thersites is the captain of the Guard - he can be found in either his quarters in the southwest tower, or roaming about town.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Titan's Head']
The Titan's Head's front door is {Directions}.
[House Nicander]
House Nicander is {Directions}.
[Milcom the Blacksmith]
Milcom's smithy is {Directions}.
[Ake the Weaver]
Ake the weaver's workshop is {Directions}.
[Hebe the Threadmaker]
Hebe the threadmaker lives {Directions}.
[Thersites, Captain of the Guard]
Thersites, the captain of the guard, lives {Directions} but is often on patrol, or meeting with Judge Sacas {Directions}.
[Tlepolemus the Fisherman]
Tlepolemus lives {Directions}, but is usually fishing outside of town.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies through the forest along the road northwest out of town.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies south down the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies down the road southwest from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before curing plague]
#You see a slight looking man, dressed <impecably,impeccably>.#
Please, I'm not feeling up to visitors now...
{Conversation Ends}
[After curing plague]
#You see a slight looking man, dressed <impecably,impeccably>.#
[[1]]
Hello, {good man/gentle lady}, how can I be of service?
[[2]]
Hello again, {good man/gentle lady}.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Sorry, can't help on that.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
AKE
Ake is my mother - she is a weaver in @Odemia.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANDROMACHE
Hapmonides and Andromache were servants of House Strymon.
Unfortunately, they didn't survive the Plague.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ASCALON
Ascalon is an idiot.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
[Before asking about his job]
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
[Immediately after asking about his job]
Our house has basically fallen.
BYE
Farewell, and be careful.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CITADEL
The Citadel was once a stronghold of the Tyrants, sort of a summer home away from Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just here the other day. Perhaps Parium knows where he is off to...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HAPMONIDES
{See "Andromache"}
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
Officially, I represent House @Atussa in Catamarca.
In truth, I work for House @Strymon more than Atussa.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom is my father - he is the blacksmith in @Odemia.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Sardis, son of @Ake and @Milcom, of House @Atussa.
NICANDER
Good luck to them - Elder Philinus is an honest man, but his youngest...
Well, Ascalon is an idiot. At least Opheltius will inherit...
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is our hereditary home - it was originally settled by an Attusan.
Now it is ruled by House @Nicander.
OPHELTIUS
Opheltius tries to represent House Nicander in Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is an honest man.
PLAGUE
Many are sick, some have died.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
Strymon rules Catamarca, which is good for all.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The Green Goat]
The Green Goat's front door is {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
House Strymon is {Directions}.
[Darius of House Comana]
Darius, of House Comana, is currently staying {Directions}.
[Judge Metopes]
Metopes lives in the Citadel, in the southern edge of town, overlooking the sea.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall north <east,west> through the forest beyond Odemia.
[Odemia]
<Catamarca,Odemia> lies north up the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies west along the coast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia.
*GREETING
#You see a disheveled old man, looking older than dirt itself.#
Eh? What can I do for you?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Eh?
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEAUTY
[After asking password]
I'm not sure what happened to that Sapphire Book.
[Before asking password]
{See "*Unknown"}
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
The real magic here is the books, yeah, the books.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
I've got books to care for - stop back again, um, what was your name again?
{Enter Text}
{Display Text}, yes, that's it.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CIPHER MANUSCRIPT
You need to talk to Lindus about that - I am not allowed to speak of it...
CLYTEMNESTRA
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CROWN
[After asking password]
I think Alaric has the Sapphire Book of the Crown.
[Before asking password]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
FOUNDATION
[After asking password]
I'm not sure what happened to that Sapphire Book.
[Before asking password]
{See "*Unknown"}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Freemage Idomeneus was studying some sort of nonsense. The last I heard, he was headed to Kosha.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I'm the Librarian here at the Magisterium. I know every @book in here!
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KINGDOM
[After asking password]
The Sapphire Book of Kingdom is somewhere in the Castle of the Tyrant in Cademia.
[Before asking password]
{See "*Unknown"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
LYCAON
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
MERCY
[After asking password]
I'm <nor,not> sure where that was, but we had a copy when I started here, so somebody walked off with it since then...
[Before asking password]
{See "*Unknown"}
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
My name is Selinus - what's <your,yours>?
{Enter Text}
I'll remember that, {Display Text}.
NELENEUS
We should have a couple of copies <,of> Neleneus' Prophesies in the general hall.
Well, only the First and Third - the Second has long since been lost - not that I put much stock in them anyway.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
[Initial]
Normally passwords to higher degree halls are handed out based on years of study, but for you we can make an exception.
Instead, you can perform a service for the Library. Over the years, our ten volume Book of @Sapphire Wisdom has disappeared.
For every two books you find and return, I'll give you another password.
[Typical]
[[No books to turn in]]
Seek out the Books of Sapphire Knowledge and return them here, and then we'll talk...
[[Books to turn in]]
I see you found {Number of Sapphire books on player} Books - this is good.
[[[Second book]]]
The password to the Fourth Degree Hall is 'Pakana'.
[[[Fourth book]]]
The password to the Fifth Degree Hall is 'Torake'.
[[[Sixth book]]]
The password to the Sixth Degree Hall is 'Tiripo'.
[[[Eighth book]]]
The password to the Seventh Degree Hall is 'Karuke'.
[[[Tenth book]]]
The password to the <Eigth,Eighth> Degree Hall is 'Koruto'.
PEISANDER
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PELEUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
POWER
[After asking password]
The last I heard the Sapphire Book of Power was in Cademia.
[Before asking password]
{See "*Unknown"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Pheres
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SAPPHIRE
[After asking password]
There are ten Sapphire books of Knowledge - The Crown, Wisdom, Understanding, Mercy, Power, Beauty, Victory, Splendor, Foundation, and the Kingdom.
[Before asking password]
{See "*Unknown"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
{See "*Unknown"}
SEMELE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
SPLENDOR
[After asking password]
I'm not sure what happened to that Sapphire Book.
[Before asking password]
{See "*Unknown"}
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THRASYMEDES
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMEFLUX
Hm, we had a copy on that, but Freemage @Idomeneus took our only copy, and has yet to return it!
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TUNNELS
You've been listening to the wild student rumors.
They are nothing but some old storage tunnels, which are no longer safe, nothing more.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNDERSTANDING
[After asking password]
I think some student years ago had the Sapphire Book of Understanding.
[Before asking password]
{See "*Unknown"}
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
VICTORY
[After asking password]
I'm not sure what happened to that Sapphire Book.
[Before asking password]
{See "*Unknown"}
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
WISDOM
[After asking password]
The Sapphire Book of Wisdom was lost when @Abydos was destroyed.
[Before asking password]
{See "*Unknown"}
*GREETING
#You see a stressed female student.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't know about that.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
Alcyone is another student.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Good bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CLYTEMNESTRA
Clytemnestra is another student - she's been here longer than the rest of us.
She should be Freemage soon.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
Danae is another student.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is my older brother - we are quite proud of him, with his work on magical weapons.
I haven't heard from him recently, but the last I did, he said he found a cave in the mountains that lead to a lava field.
He said it was just southwest of where the two tributaries of River Styx join together.
If you see him, tell him I said hello.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
Rumor has it that there are golems in the @tunnels hidden below Pnyx.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I'm a student - I hope to become a researcher.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Headmaster Lindus seems like a decent enough person.
LYCAON
Lycaon is another student.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
Menelaus is another student.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm called Semele.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Master Palaestra isn't the friendliest, but she knows her stuff.
PASSWORD
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
PEISANDER
Peisander is another student - just started a month or so back.
PELEUS
Peleus is another student.
PHERES
Master Pheres is one of the best instructors - probably from teaching healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Protesilaus is another student.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Librarian Selinus has probably been here since it was founded.
SEMELE
Yes?
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THRASYMEDES
Thrasymedes is another student.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
TROS
Master Tros is probably the most boring instructor here.
TUNNELS
Ever seen that magically locked door along the outer southern edge of Pnyx?
Well, depending on what rumor you believe, they lead to either hidden treasures that the Mages have collected.
Or to some sort of <prision,prison> where all the failures of their experiments are kept, and it is swarming with golems.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before learning Seldane]
[[Timon is not present]]
Peti try xertk.
{Conversation Ends}
[[Timon is present]]
Peti try xertk.
Timon: I'm afraid I can't help - this doesn't correspond to any of the <phoneme,phonemes> I've assigned to carvings.
{Conversation Ends}
[Your karma is below 40/100]
Your ears are shut to the words of the truth. Be gone.
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
#She stares intently at you, as if attempting to understand what you are saying.#
AIR
Ours is not the Air.
ALARIC
The bond of Alaric is the bond of the Seldane.
AYRIT
Here is our Ayrit.
BAHOUDIN
Dangerous, and lost.
BOND
{See "Alaric"}
BYE
The Watcher of Truth sees you.
{Conversation Ends}
CORRUPTION
The Crolna is a green glowing gem. Corruption was our enemy. The Corruption drove us from Maayti. % Seldane do not respond to "Corruption" in the game%
CROLNA
{See "Corruption"}
EARTH
Ours is the Earth.
ENEMY
The form of our enemy deceives those not of the Truth. Their raiment is their disguise.
They, among the Mortals, walk, and not do the Mortals see.
FIRE
Ours is not the Fire.
IGNAE
Ignae is known to us, but not trusted to us, for he is alien to us.
JHAIXUS
That one is beyond the Truth. That one has chosen the path of the @Enemy.
JHIAXUS
We do not speak of that one.
JOB
We are the Watcher of the Ayrit.
MAAYTI
Maayti, city of Truth, was our home.
Now we are here, and around Maayti the land sank, becoming a swamp.
MAGPIE
{See "Bahoudin"}
MORTAL
Ours is the everlasting, 120 eternities. Yours is not, mortal, limited.
NAME
We are Seqedher.
SABINATE
Sabinate is our leader.
SEA
Ours is not the Sea.
SEQEDHER
{See "Name"}
WATCHER
{See "Job"}
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see a wide-eyed man, who seems older than he should.#
What do you want.
[First time after murder]
#You see a wide-eyed man, who seems older than he should.#
I saw Pelagon! Here in Cademia!
Player: Slow down - relax. Tell me what happened.
Stentor: I turned a corner, and there he was - Pelagon, whatever he is. He didn't see me at least.
Player: When was this?
Stentor: Just the other day - you know, now that I think about it, it was shortly before Opheltius was murdered.
You don't suppose there is a connection?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Don't know.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Goodbye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CANACHUS
Since I use to work for a Mage, I kept clear of politics, but Canachus was an ambitious, but honorable, man.
It was too bad when he died.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
DRINK
Yes, I'll admit that I've been <know,known> to have a taste of the vine, from time to time...
But I know what I saw!
DRUNK
{See "Drink"}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
I use to work for Judge Itanos. A very honorable man.
JOB
[Before discussing him with Itanos]
I use to be the majordomo for Judge Itanos in Kosha. Now, I do odd jobs.
[After discussing him with Itanos]
[[Not delivering his net]]
I use to be the majordomo for Judge Itanos in Kosha. Now, I do odd jobs.
Player: Yes, I've met him. He sends his best.
Stentor: He was a good man, but I just had to leave @Kosha.
[[Delivering his net]]
I use to be the majordomo for Judge Itanos in Kosha. Now, I do odd jobs.
Player: Yes, I've met him. He sends his best.
Stentor: He was a good man, but I just had to leave @Kosha.
Player: He also said you forgot this net.
#You hand the net to Stentor.#
Stentor: Thank you very much - it was my favorite net, but I just couldn't bring myself to go back there for it.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
[Before delivering net]
I don't like talking about that.
[After delivering net]
I suppose Itanos already told you, but I couldn't stay there, not after what happened to @Pelagon.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Stentor.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PELAGON
[Before delivering net]
He was a good friend of mine from Kosha.
[After delivering net]
[[Before murder]]
Me and Pelagon were good friends. He still is the majordomo for House Comana.
Only thing is, and I know you're not going to believe me, but he's been dead for better than four years now.
Player: Dead?
Stentor: Yeah. Dead. I saw him die. We was fishing one afternoon, when out of nowhere, bam!
A tentacle of Scylla reached out of the water and grabbed Pelagon and dragged him under.
There was nothing I could do. He fought it, but the struggle was no good.
There was some bubbles and then some blood, and that was it - no body or nothing.
So I ran back to town to tell folks what happened. I told Itanos about it, and then went to tell Canachus.
When I got to the Hall of Canachus, there he was - whatever it was.
He was just sitting there as if nothing had happened. But I know I saw him die!
#Stentor <burries,buries> his head in his hands and shudders.#
I don't know what took the form of Pelagon, all I know is that that wasn't Pelagon.
I couldn't take it no more, so I went back to Itanos and told him I had to leave.
Been here ever since.
[[After murder]]
I know I saw him. <Now,No> way I was mistaken. Definitely Pelagon.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STENTOR
Yes, that is me.
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a powerful miner.#
There's no way any of us are going back in that mine with that ghost in there!
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
[During business hours]
#You see a loud, but pleasant looking, woman.#
Some of the finest cheese in the world? Only 6 oboloi!
[[Yes]]
{Display menu for buying cheese.}
{Conversation Ends}
[[No]]
Perhaps some other time - you don't know what you are missing!
{Conversation Ends}
[Outside business hours]
#You see a loud, but pleasant looking, woman.#
Please - I'm not open for business now!
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
{No Response}
*GREETING
[Initial]
[[Before getting jail key]]
At last we meet - I am Thersites, the Captain of the Guard here in Odemia.
[[[Ariadne is saved]]]
I am quite relieved that Ariadne was rescued.
So, what brings you on this visit?
[[[Ariadne dies]]]
It is a shame what happened to Ariadne.
So, what brings you on this visit?
[[After getting jail key via Sacas dialogue]]
#You see a kindly looking, honorable man.#
Pleased to meet you - I am Thersites, as you already know, the Captain of the Guard.
[[[Ariadne is saved]]]
I am quite relieved that Ariadne is safe.
[[[[Before Antiphus' drowns]]]]
So, what brings you on this visit?
[[[[After Antiphus' drowns]]]]
Yes, it is true, Antiphus is dead.
[[[Ariadne dies]]]
It is a shame what happened to Ariadne.
[[[[Before Antiphus' drowns]]]]
So, what brings you on this visit?
[[[[After Antiphus' drowns]]]]
Yes, it is true, Antiphus is dead.
[Returning the ring]
#You see a kindly looking, honorable man.#
Did you find the ring?
Player: Yes, as a matter in fact, I did. Here you go...
#You give Thersites the ring. He looks it over with a look of relief on his face#
Thersites: Thank you very much for this...
[[Before Antiphus' drowns]]
So, what brings you on this visit?
[[After Antiphus' drowns]]
Yes, it is true, Antiphus is dead.
[Typical]
#You see a kindly looking, honorable man.#
[[Before Antiphus' drowns]]
So, what brings you on this visit?
[[After Antiphus' drowns]]
Yes, it is true, Antiphus is dead.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Perhaps someone else can help you.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ANTIPHUS
[Before Antiphus' drowns]
Yes, we've got a prisoner from Eudoxus' gang in our jail.
[After Antiphus' drowns]
Prisoners in my keeping don't die like that! My honor demands that, but this...
You probably haven't heard, but it wasn't just that he died, it was how, and this I don't understand.
He was drowned. Sure, the sea is just outside the jail, but he was locked up tight - no way in or out.
It was as if he were tossed into the sea <ad,and> then fished out - even his clothes were wet with seawater.
ARIADNE
{See "Kidnapping"}
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BYE
[Typical]
Stop by and visit again.
{Conversation Ends}
[First time after getting key]
If it isn't too much trouble, I was wondering if you could do a favor for me?
Well, I'm a bit embarrassed about this, but I lost a family heirloom of mine recently.
Since Sacas seems to trust you, if you happen to find it while investigating, I'd appreciate <it's,its> return...
[[You do not have the ring]]
<Its,It's> a ring with the <enscription,inscription> "To Hapede with Love"
{Conversation Ends}
[[You do have the ring]]
<Its,It's> a ring with the <enscription,inscription> "To Hapede with Love"
Player: Um, you mean this ring?
#You give Thersites the ring. He looks it over with a look of relief on his face#
Thersites: Thank you very much for this - this is amazing...
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been here for a while - who knows where he is off to now.
[2]
Demodocus was just here not too long ago. Perhaps Crito knows where he went...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
Being Captain of the Guard is quite honorable, and I try my best to live up to the post.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KESH
[Sacas is present]
#Thersites glances briefly at Sacas, who nods back.#
That Kesh is nasty stuff, from what I understand, and poses a major threat to the entire realm.
If the <mages,mages'> justice system fails, there will surely be chaos in the land.
Whomever is behind this all must be insane - they would destroy our entire society for power!
[Sacas is not present]
I shouldn't be talking, but Sacas trusts you, so...
That Kesh is nasty stuff, from what I understand, and poses a major threat to the entire realm.
If the <mages,mages'> justice system fails, there will surely be chaos in the land.
Whomever is behind this all must be insane - they would destroy our entire society for power!
KEY
[Before Sacas asks you to get it]
I'm sorry, but the keys of the city are my responsibility.
[After Sacas asks you to get it]
Sacas sent you to get the key? Very well, I suppose it is within her rights - hopefully you can find <our,out> more than she did.
[Interrogated Antiphus without the key]
I thought you already talked to the prisoner?
[Already have the key]
I already gave you the key - don't tell me you lost it!
[After Antiphus' drowns]
There is no need, now that he is dead.
KIDNAPPING
[Before interrogating Antiphus]
Nasty business, that. Rest assured, @Antiphus shall pay!
[After interrogating Antiphus]
[[Before Antiphus drowns]]
Antiphus hasn't said much of use about who was ultimately behind this.
My gut tells me that there is more to this than a simple kidnapping by bandits.
If we could figure out the source to this Kesh stuff, we might figure out who is behind this - it doesn't bode well.
[[After Antiphus drowns]]
[[[1]]]
With Antiphus and the rest of the bandits dead, I'd like to close the case, but I can't.
My gut tells me that there is more to this than a simple kidnapping by bandits.
If we could figure out the source to this Kesh stuff, we might figure out who is behind this - it doesn't bode well.
[[[2]]]
I can't say that @Antiphus didn't deserve death, but only after due process.
My gut tells me that there is more to this than a simple kidnapping by bandits.
If we could figure out the source to this Kesh stuff, we might figure out who is behind this - it doesn't bode well.
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Thersites.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PRISONER
{See "Antiphus"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
Though I've trained my men to use a mace, I prefer an axe since it does more damage.
What would you like to train in?
[You have no experience points]
#You need some more experience before you can train.#
[You have experience points]
[[Axe]]
[[[Skill less than 15]]]
#You have been trained in the skill 'Axe'.#
[[[Skill is 15]]]
#You have complete mastery of Axe.#
[[Mace]]
[[[Skill less than 15]]]
#You have been trained in the skill 'Mace'.#
[[[Skill is 15]]]
#You have complete mastery of Mace.#
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Titan's Head']
The Titan's Head's front door is {Directions}.
[House Nicander]
House Nicander is {Directions}.
[Judge Sacas]
Judge Sacas' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Milcom the Blacksmith]
Milcom's smithy is {Directions}.
[Ake the Weaver]
Ake the weaver's workshop is {Directions}.
[Hebe the Threadmaker]
Hebe the threadmaker lives {Directions}.
[Tlepolemus the Fisherman]
Tlepolemus lives {Directions}, but is usually fishing outside of town.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies through the forest along the road northwest out of town.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies south down the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies down the road southwest from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
#You see a dour faced older woman.#
Yes?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't engage in idle gossip with strangers.
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
We are House Attis.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is no longer of importance.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BIAS
I met and married Bias while working here.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
I will return to my work now.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
With the support of House Strymon and Dodona, we are still the most powerful House in Cademia...
...despite what supporters of House Comana may say.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is a house of <villany,villainy> and deceit.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYBELE
She is a good child, but some of the friends she keeps...
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is an honorable House, though a bit pedestrian.
FRIENDS
Like that horrid Halos.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
He and that crowd he runs with can not be trusted.
[After the murder, before solving it]
That <villian,villain> kills Opheltius, and then tries to blame our Cybele - this is an outrage!
[After solving the murder]
He may have been found innocent, but he is still a <villian,villain>.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HUSBAND
{See "Bias"}
IRON
The iron mine has proved to be quite useful for House Attis.
JOB
I am a servant of House Attis.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MALIS
Young Malis will make a fine House Elder when his time comes.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
[After the murder, before solving it]
That <villian,villain> kills Opheltius, and then tries to blame our Cybele - this is an outrage!
[After solving the murder]
A shapeshifter - we just can't believe that!
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
My name is Thetis.
NICANDER
House Nicander is a valuable ally of ours.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
He is the representative of House Nicander we deal with.
[After the murder, before solving it]
He was murdered in cold blood by that Halos of Strymon! This is an outrage!
[After solving the murder]
Accepting his death is hard - he was a good friend of the family.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon has all it can do to retain control of Catamarca.
THURIA
I have worked for Matron Thuria since I was a young girl.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before learning his name]
#You see a powerful, friendly looking character, with a deep, booming voice#
Good {morning/evening}, stranger.
[After learning his name]
#You see a powerful, friendly looking character, with a deep, booming voice#
Good {morning/evening}, friend.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
#He looks at you as if trying to decide if you are being clever or not.#
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BUY
Finest metalwork?
{Display menu for buying daggers, axes, short swords, bucklers, light shields, or helmets}
BYE
[Typical]
Farewell.
{Conversation Ends}
[Alternative]
Farewell. Please come again. % This prompt does not seem to be available in-game.%
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
DYMAS
I do hope that young Dymas hasn't been bothering you. He's quite an outgoing child.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
Halos represents House Strymon in Cademia. Claims to be an honest businessman.
[After the murder, before solving it]
Hard to say if he did it or not - Berossus says he's telling the truth when he claims innocence, but there are a bunch of witnesses who say otherwise.
[After solving the murder]
That was a close one for Halos, wasn't it - but still, a shapechanger? Hard to believe.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
[He's working]
Clearly you must be daft - I'm covered with sweat, working at <around,> a forge, and you're not sure what I do?
I make a wide variety of goods - perhaps you'd like to @buy some?
[He's in his house]
I am arguable the best smith in Cademia.
I make a wide variety of goods - perhaps you'd like to @buy some?
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
{See "Crime"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I go by the name Thoas, for that is what my parents named me.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
<Opheltuis,Opheltius> represents House Nicander in Cademia, and will be the next Elder of Nicander.
[After the murder]
The crime was shocking - imagine, being murdered!
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELL
{See "Buy"}
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THOAS
Yes?
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
WIFE
I'm sorry, but I'd rather not talk about that...
*GREETING
#You see a stressed male student.#
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
I don't know about that.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
Alcyone is another student.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Good bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CLYTEMNESTRA
Clytemnestra is another student - she's been here longer than the rest of us.
She should be Freemage soon.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
Danae is another student.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is Semele's older brother - she is always bragging about him.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
Rumor has it that there are golems in the @tunnels hidden below Pnyx.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I'm a student - hoping to study healing.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Headmaster Lindus seems like a decent enough person.
LYCAON
Lycaon is another student.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MENELAUS
Menelaus is another student.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I'm called Thrasymedes.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Master Palaestra isn't the friendliest, but she knows her stuff.
PASSWORD
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
PEISANDER
Peisander is another student - just started a month or so back.
PELEUS
Peleus is another student.
PHERES
Master Pheres is one of the best instructors - probably from teaching healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
He's my best friend.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUNES
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Librarian Selinus has probably been here since it was founded.
SEMELE
Semele is another student.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THRASYMEDES
Yes?
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
A Mage would better be able to answer that...
TROS
Master Tros is probably the most boring instructor here.
TUNNELS
Ever seen that magically locked door along the outer southern edge of Pnyx?
Well, depending on what rumor you believe, they lead to either hidden treasures that the Mages have collected.
Or to some sort of <prision,prison> where all the failures of their experiments are kept, and it is swarming with golems.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Tros]
[[If downstairs]]
His quarters are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the primary lecture hall.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Initial]
#You see an ancient dowager, with noble bearing.#
I am Matron Thuria, Elder of House Attis. You are?
{Enter Text}
Pleased to meet you, {Display Text}.
[Typical]
#You see an ancient dowager, with noble bearing.#
Greetings again, {Player name}.
[After agreeing to investigate mine]
#You see an ancient dowager, with noble bearing.#
Greetings again, {Player name}.
[[Before interviewing Atymnius]]
Have you learned anything about the situation at the mine?
[[After interviewing Atymnius]]
Have you learned anything about the situation at the mine?
Player: I've talked with Atymnius, so I've heard the report from him.
Thuria: That is a start, but you'll need to travel to the mine to get more details.
[[After interviewing Amphidamas]]
Have you learned anything about the situation at the mine?
Player: I've talked with Amphidamas, and got his side of the story.
At this point the best I can do is corroborate Atymnius' report.
Thuria: Very well, please continue looking into this matter.
[[After talking to Jhiaxus]]
Have you learned anything about the situation at the mine?
Player: Yes, actually I've learned a great deal.
Thuria: Anything you'd care to share on that?
Player: I'm not sure of all the details yet, but there is some sort of being in the depths of the mine.
Thuria: A being? Hostile? Friendly? Why is it there?
Player: I'm not exactly sure myself - all I know for sure is that it probably means no harm and just wishes to be left alone.
Thuria: That does me little good, but I thank you for the effort nonetheless.
[[Alternative]]
Have you learned anything about the situation at the mine?
You: Yes, I've been to the mine, and I've seen the so-called ghost.
Thuria: And?
You: I'm not sure what it was. It doesn't appear to be hostile, however.
Thuria: Well, thank you. Please continue to work on this matter, if you would. % This sequence does not seem available in the game, only the data files.%
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
You must look elsewhere...
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is a noble house, with wealth from our @iron mine to support us.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is no longer of importance.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is our Judge here in Cademia.
BRYAXIS
[Typical]
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
[Alternative]
Bryaxis is a Mage who teaches music. Lives east of the jail, near the river. % This response is in the data files but does not seem available in the game.%
BYE
Goodbye, {Player name}.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
With the support of House Strymon and Dodona, we are still the most powerful House in Cademia...
...despite what supporters of House Comana may say.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is a house of <villany,villainy> and deceit.
CRIME
[After the murder]
Sure, there is crime in Cademia, but never a murder like that.
Right in the middle of Council and all.
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
CYBELE
I am quite proud of my daughter Cybele.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus was just playing in one of the public houses around here.
DODONA
House Dodona is an honorable House, though a bit pedestrian.
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HALOS
[Before the murder]
He and that crowd he runs with can not be trusted.
[After the murder, before solving it]
That <villian,villain> kills Opheltius, and then tries to blame our Cybele - this is an outrage!
[After solving the murder]
He may have been found innocent, but he is still a <villian,villain>.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
IRON
With the power that our iron mine gave us, we rose to power in Cademia, and despite @rumors of troubles, our position is solid.
JOB
I am Elder of House @Attis, and with the support of House Strymon, we are still the strongest house in Cademia.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JUDGE
{See "Berossus"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MALIS
Young Malis has much to learn, but one day he will replace me.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MURDER
[After the murder, before solving it]
That <villian,villain> kills Opheltius, and then tries to blame our Cybele - this is an outrage!
[After solving the murder]
A shapeshifter - we just can't believe that!
[Before the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Matron Thuria.
NICANDER
House Nicander is a valuable ally of ours.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
OPHELTIUS
[Before the murder]
He is the representative of House Nicander we deal with.
[After the murder, before solving it]
He was murdered in cold blood by that Halos of Strymon! This is an outrage!
[After solving the murder]
Accepting his death is hard - he was a good friend of the family.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
RAT
A city the size of Cademia at times has problems with rats, thus we need ratcatchers.
RATCATCHING
{See "Rat"}
RATS
{See "Rat"}
RUMORS
[Before visiting mine]
[[Before agreeing to investigate mine]]
It is common bar talk, and nothing more - the minds of the miners gone amuck.
Though Atymnius himself delivered his report first hand to me.
Perhaps you might be interested <,in> investigating this matter more?
[[[No]]]
Very well, you are obviously busy. I thank you for considering it though.
[[[Yes]]]
Atymnius is staying here for the nonce - you'll want to talk to him, and then you'll need to journey to the mine.
It is located on the west side of the Titan's Spine Mountains. You'll need to take the road to Pnyx and then turn south along the coast.
There will be a path inland through the woods that will lead you to the mine.
The foreman is a man named Amphidamas. I trust that you'll be able to figure out what is going on - Atymnius' story was confusing at best.
[[After agreeing to investigate mine]]
I believe you've agreed to investigate these rumors for us.
[After visiting mine]
You've heard first hand of the issues involved at the mine.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SHAPESHIFTER
[After solving the murder]
Hard to believe such a thing can exist.
[Before solving the murder]
{See "*Unknown"}
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon has all it can do to retain control of Catamarca.
THURIA
{See "Name"}
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Tyrants' Castle]
The front hall of the Tyrant's Castle is {Directions}.
[Commons]
[[You are not there]]
The Commons is an open park area near the center of town.
[[You are there]]
<Your,You're> standing in them.
[House Comana]
Naxos of House Comana has a holding {Directions}.
[House Strymon]
Halos of House Strymon lives and works {Directions}, though stops for lunch at the 'Two Tailed Rat'.
[House Nicander]
[[Before the murder]]
Opheltius of House Nicander lives {Directions}.
[House Attis]
The home of House Attis is {Directions}.
[The 'Two Tailed Rat']
The Two Tailed Rat is at the edge of the Maze, {Directions}.
[Dares' Eatery]
Dares runs a fine eating establishment, complete with outdoor patio, {Directions}.
[Mint]
The official mint is {Directions}.
[Mage Bryaxis]
He has a small private house at the northeast end of town.
[Judge Berossus]
Judge Berossus lives in the Tyrants' Castle at the north end of town.
[Magess Anisa]
She lives in a small house just southeast of the Commons.
[Thoas the Blacksmith]
Thoas' smithy is {Directions}.
[Oeneus the Fletcher]
He has a workshop {Directions}.
[Alastor the Tanner]
His tannery is {Directions} - just follow the smell.
[Hypsenor the Tailor]
Hypsenor has a small shop north of the Commons.
[Antenor the Trader]
Trader Antenor has a small shop northwest of the Commons.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies north through the forest - you should follow the road from Odemia.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies southeast, across the Sitia and then down the coast.
[Odemia]
Odemia lies up the road northeast from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the road west from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
[Kosha]
Kosha lies further south along the shore from town. % The game limits to 18 "Where is..." fields for Cademia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before Lindus sends you]
Please, I am quite busy and in no mood to talk to strangers. Go away.
[After Lindus sends you]
Ah, you must be the one that Lindus sent! I am Timon.
May I see the glowing green crystal?
Player: Yes, I suppose so...
Timon: Hm, yes indeed. Most interest. It is very much like the one that I found, only smaller.
Where did you get it?
Player: I was in a spring below the Citadel of Catamarca. I believe that it was connected with a plague-like illness that had swept the city.
Timon: Really, how <facinating,fascinating>. I found this one buried in the ruins here. Perhaps there is a connection somehow...
Hm...
Well, here, let me give them to you. Perhaps you can make some headway.
[Alternative]
Ah, you must be the one that Lindus sent! I am Timon.
That's odd, I was told that you would have a glowing green @crystal
Perhaps you are not who I was waiting for... % This sequence is only in the data files. It seems intended to trigger if you go to Timon without the Crolna shard, but it doesn't occur in-game.%
[Entering Larisa's house in Kosha before meeting her]
This is where my sister Larisa lives, when she isn't <our,out> <exporing,exploring>. She must still be at the Khalkis Swamp ruins.
[After talking to Larisa]
[[Before meeting a Seldane]]
Excuse me, but if you've got a minute, you must be wondering why I lied to my sister back there...
Player: Yes, I was a bit puzzled.
Timon: I really wanted to tell her what we've been up to - what with that crystal and all, but it is better if that waits until we are all safe.
She is my sister, after all, and I wouldn't want to involve her in anything dangerous.
More than that, though, since after all, she can obviously handle herself in this <swap,swamp> and all, is her <assistent,assistant> Joppa.
I've never liked him - I get a bad feeling about him, and I just flat out don't trust him.
I hope you understand, though Larisa might not forgive me as readily.
[[After meeting a Seldane]]
Excuse me, but if you've got a minute, you must be wondering why I lied to my sister back there...
Player: Yes, I was a bit puzzled.
Timon: I really wanted to tell her what we've been up to - especially about meeting a real Seldane, but it is better if that waits until we are all safe.
She is my sister, after all, and I wouldn't want to involve her in anything dangerous.
More than that, though, since after all, she can obviously handle herself in this <swap,swamp> and all, is her <assistent,assistant> Joppa.
I've never liked him - I get a bad feeling about him, and I just flat out don't trust him.
I hope you understand, though Larisa might not forgive me as readily.
[Entering Larisa's house in Kosha after meeting her]
Hm - Larisa should be back by now. I hope nothing has happened to her.
[Typical]
What can I do for you?
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Don't know much about that, perhaps I can look into it.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Anytime.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
COMANA
House Comana, well, something about those three brothers <that,> bothers me.
They were a minor House until their father died, and then @Myus, @Naxos, and @Darius took control.
COME
{See "Join"}
CROLNA
Clearly, they are magical, but for what purpose, I don't know.
CRYSTALS
{See "Crolna"}
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DARIUS
Darius is the youngest brother. He lives in Catamarca - perhaps you've met him?
DEMODOCUS
Who has not heard of Demodocus, the famous bard?
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
FOLLOW
[Not waiting]
I'm not currently waiting to rejoin you. Perhaps I should @join you. % He says this even when in your party.%
[Waiting]
Gladly.
FREEMAGE
{See "Job"}
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GLOWING
{See "Crolna"}
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HEADWATER
Headwater is my name for the Seldane ruins at the headwater of the River Tirynth.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
I am a Freemage, one who spends his time learning, in preparation to become a @Master.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
JOIN
[Not in your party]
Well, as a Freemage, I should be spending my time learning, but if truth betold, and Lindus can back me up on this, I will certainly learn a great deal going with you.
I have a feeling that you'll be able to discern the purposes of the crystals, at the very least, which would be to my best interests.
I'd be honored to join your quest!
[In your party]
Yes, it is an honor to accompany you on your adventures!
KHALKIS
{See "Swamp"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is the city of my birth. It used to be a nice city until House @Comana rose to power.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LARISA
Larisa is an explorer. She is also my sister, by the way, which makes the fact that she found Seldane ruins quite ironic.
LEAVE
[Not in your party]
No need to be rude.
[In your party]
Very well, if you think it is best, but I think there is still much that I can learn, and much that I can be of service to you...
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
Magic is the secret of the universe, and requires long study and much learning to master.
MASTER
One day I hope to become a Master, and my research on the @Metic is my speciality.
METICS
[Typical]
Well, actually, there is an interesting topic. My field of research, you know.
'Metic' is actually a name we've given to them - they call themselves @Seldane.
Some say they are a myth, or extinct, but neither is true, you know.
I'd really like to find them someday, and talk with them. Most <facinating,fascinating>.
Anyway, there are at least two sets of @ruins made by them. I've been studying what I call @Headwater.
[Alternative]
Well, actually, there is an interesting topic. My field of research, you know.
'Metic' is actually a name we've given to them - they call themselves @Seldane.
Some say they are a myth, or extinct, but neither is true, you know.
Of course you all know that, we've met them, haven't we... % This prompt does not seem accessible in-game, but it appears to be his intended response after meeting the Seldane.%
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
Myus is the leader of House Comana, being the eldest brother. He rules @Kosha.
NAME
I am Timon, a @Freemage.
NAXOS
Naxos is the middle brother. The last I heard he was causing trouble in Cademia.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
RUINS
Well, there is the '@Headwater' ruins, and a newly discovered set found in the @Swamp of Khalkis.
RUNES
Tros knows more about Runic Magic than anybody else.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELDANE
{See "Metics"}
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
SWAMP
@Larisa found a set of ruins in the Swamp of Khalkis, west of @Kosha.
TEACH
Training is a matter for Headmaster Lindus to decide.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
{See "Name"}
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
Tros is a Master, a teacher of Runic Magic at the Magisterium.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WAIT
[Not in your party]
I'm not currently in the party. Perhaps I should @join you.
[In your party]
I shall wait here until your return.
WHERE IS...
[In Overworld]
{Display directions to cities} % These aren't very good directions.%
[Not in Overworld]
{See "*Unknown"}
*GREETING
[Typical]
Yeah, what can I do for you?
[When on southern shore]
You know, not much more <satifying,satisfying> than @fishing...
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Is that some kind of fish?
ABYDOS
Abydos is the Lost Settlement.
ALARIC
Alaric is the LandKing, who rules from his stronghold at the northern end of the mountains.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ARIADNE
There might be sea @monster out there, but fish ain't never kidnapped nobody.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
Milcom is a good man - followed his heart and took up blacksmithy instead of troubles of a House.
BANDITS
I've mostly seen them in the woods to the northwest of the road between Odemia and Cademia, but they could be anywhere...
BUY
Want to buy some fish?
[No]
Too bad - caught it myself, ya know.
[Yes]
[[You have no oboloi]]
You haven't got a single obol on you - why are you wasting my time?
[[You have oboloi]]
{Display menu for buying fish}
BYE
Hmph.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
Demodocus hasn't been here for a while - who knows where he is off to now.
[2]
Demodocus was just here not too long ago. Perhaps Crito knows where he went...
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
FISHING
Houses rise and fall, tyrants come and go, but the @sea is always there.
And where there is the sea, there are fish. Where there's fish, there's me.
Perhaps you'd like to @buy some?
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HUNTING
Use to hunt, but I'd rather fish - especially with all them @bandits and the like out in the woods.
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
JOB
Mostly @fishing, some @hunting.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KIDNAPPING
{See "Ariadne"}
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
MILCOM
{See "Atussa"}
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MONSTER
Sea monsters - will sink any ship that leaves shore...
Why do you think I fish from shore? Them sea monster stories is true.
MUSIC
The best musician is certainly Demodocus, the famous <travelling,traveling> bard.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
Tlepolemus.
NICANDER
Sure I support House Nicander - used to hunt with Elder @Philinus years back.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PAN
{See "Pipes"}
PANPIPES
{See "Pipes"}
PHILINUS
[Before mentioning him to Philinus]
We use to be pretty good friends, back then, but lately we've drifted apart - he's been too busy to deal with the likes of me, I guess.
[After mentioning him to Philinus]
I've no hard feelings against him, he's a busy man after all...
Player: I talked to him, and he said that he was sorry to let business get in the way of friendship.
Tlepolemus: Really? That's great - perhaps I should give him a visit and talk about old times.
Thanks for you help, you've helped an old man.
PIPES
[Before buying]
I use to play the pan pipes, but stopped a while back - are you interested in buying an old set?
[[No]]
If you change your mind...
[[Yes]]
Stop by some evening and I'll see if I can find them.
[After buying]
I hope you enjoyed them - I wasn't getting any use out of them. % It's not actually possible to buy panpipes from him in the game, but this line is in the data.%
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SEA
There may be @monsters out there, but there's fish.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TRAIN
[You do not know Fishing]
[[You have no training points]]
#You need some more experience before you can train.#
[[You have training points]]
#Tlepolemus considers you for a moment, stroking his chin...#
#Tlepolemus nods politely#
What you need to do is get yourself a fishing pole, and then cast the fly out into deep water.
[You know Fishing]
#Tlepolemus considers you for a moment, stroking his chin...#
You don't need my help, you just need to do more fishing and less talking.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[The 'Titan's Head']
The Titan's Head's front door is {Directions}.
[House Nicander]
House Nicander is {Directions}.
[Judge Sacas]
Judge Sacas' office <,is> {Directions}.
[Milcom the Blacksmith]
Milcom's smithy is {Directions}.
[Ake the Weaver]
Ake the weaver's workshop is {Directions}.
[Hebe the Threadmaker]
Hebe the threadmaker lives {Directions}.
[Thersites, Captain of the Guard]
Thersites, the captain of the guard, lives {Directions} but is often on patrol, or meeting with Judge Sacas {Directions}.
[LandKing Hall]
LandKing Hall lies through the forest along the road northwest out of town.
[Catamarca]
Catamarca lies south down the coast from town.
[Cademia]
Cademia lies down the road southwest from town.
[Pnyx]
Pnyx lies on the western shore, on the other side of the mountains.
[Kosha]
Kosha lies south along the shore from Cademia. % The game limits to 11 "Where is..." fields for Odemia, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Typical]
#You see a very ordinary looking man, showing no facial expression.#
Yes, young {man/lady}?
[When teaching]
#You see a very ordinary looking man, showing no facial expression.#
I'm in the middle of a lecture, which is very important. Please wait outside.
*SWEARING
Rudeness is not rewarded.
*UNKNOWN
Your lack of appropriate questions can only reflect a deficit in character.
ABYDOS
Abydos was an offspring settlement from Pnyx some 700 years ago, but it was destroyed.
ALARIC
As a Mage, I have no doubt that Alaric will recover and continue to lead us onto prosperity.
ALCHEMY
None know alchemy better than @Palaestra, though @Charax might one day surpass her.
ALCYONE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
ALOIPHOI
The Aloiphoi are a series of instructional books on magic. Unfortunately, they are difficult to read, and filled with obscure allusions.
What's more, they often contain deliberate 'blinds', to trip up the unwary - they are not for the uninitiated.
AMBROSIA
Food of the gods.
ANISA
Anisa is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
ANTIDOTE
There are a number of poisonous snakes and other creatures that you need to watch out for.
Fortunately, the Mages have developed an antidote potion which can save your life.
There is also a folk remedy, unguent, though it's rarely effective.
ATTIS
House Attis is the former ruling House of @Cademia.
ATUSSA
House Atussa is the former ruling House of @Odemia.
BEROSSUS
Berossus is the Judge in Cademia.
BOOK
Master Selinus is in charge of the library - he knows every book in the library.
BRYAXIS
Bryaxis is a Master Mage who lives in Cademia.
BYE
Good bye.
{Conversation Ends}
CADEMIA
Cademia is <,the> oldest city in Cythera, where River @Sitia flows into the sea.
CATAMARCA
Catamarca is a resort town on a <penisula,peninsula> east of @Cademia.
CHARAX
Charax is a Freemage.
CLYTEMNESTRA
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
COMANA
House Comana is the ruling House of @Kosha.
CYTHERA
Cythera is the name of the land you are on.
DANAE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
DEMODOCUS
[1]
We haven't seen Demodocus around here for a while.
[2]
Demodocus performed here recently, but I believe he left.
DODONA
House Dodona is a minor power in @Catamarca.
EIONEUS
Eioneus is a Freemage working on magical enhancement of weapons, but nobody's seen him recently...
GENE
A great man, taken before his time. He is missed.
GOLEM
Every mage learns the lesson of the golem spell, though learning it the hard way is much worse.
Have you heard the story?
[Yes]
Then you understand...
[No]
Well, at one time is was common for a mage to construct a golem - a being made of clay and magically empowered.
They were used to perform simple physical tasks, being immensely strong. But there was a problem.
There was no way to unmake the golem, save physically destroying them. And when their master died, nobody could control them.
They would run amuck, causing great violence and destruction. <Unfortunely,Unfortunately>, there are still a few in <existance,existence> today.
The beginning student learns that all their spells can have long lasting consequences because of this.
GRIMOIRE
A grimoire is the most important single possession of a Mage.
HARPY
Harpies are strange dark flying creatures - quite strange and dangerous.
HISTORY
If there is a question of history, @Anisa is the person to talk to.
IDOMENEUS
Idomeneus is a Freemage, though he hasn't been heard from recently...
IRON
House Attis controls an iron mine southwest of Cademia.
ITANOS
Itanos is the Judge in Kosha.
JOB
My job is to @train young students in the ways of Runic Magic.
JOBS
Aye, now there's a dangerous savior. % This prompt does not appear in-game. "Job" does instead.%
KING
{See "Alaric"}
KOSHA
Kosha is a fairly new town on the coast south of @Cademia.
LAND
{See "Alaric"}
LINDUS
Lindus is the Headmaster at the Magisterium.
LYCAON
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
MAGE
Mages are trained at the Magisterium in @Pnyx.
MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
MENELAUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
METICS
Metics are a legendary race who, according to legend, used to live here.
METOPES
Metopes is the Judge in Catamarca.
MILCOM
Milcom was the head of the former House Atussa.
MINE
{See "Iron"}
MUSIC
I understand @Bryaxis has done some work with relating music and magic.
MYUS
<Hosue,House> Comana is headed by Myus.
NAME
I am Tros, instructor of Runic Magic.
NELENEUS
Every Mage has had to read the Neleneus Prophesies.
Unfortunately, only the First and Third still survive - there should be copies in the Magisterium Library.
NICANDER
House Nicander is the ruling House of @Odemia.
OBOLOI
Getting a job is better than begging for money.
ODEMIA
Odemia is a rustic town along the coast north east of @Cademia.
PALAESTRA
Palaestra is a Master, a teacher of Alchemy at the Magisterium.
PASSWORD
The handling out of passwords is done by Librarian Selinus - he alone decides if you are worthy.
PEISANDER
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PELEUS
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PHERES
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
PHILINUS
Elder Philinus is the head of House Nicander.
PNYX
Pnyx is a city on the <eastern,western> coast of Cythera, home of the @Magisterium.
POISON
{See "Antidote"}
PROPONTIS
Elder Propontis runs House Strymon.
PROTESILAUS
Pheres
Pheres is a Master Mage who teaches Healing.
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
PRUSA
Prusa is a Freemage, though she is not well.
REGISTER
Yes, just run the 'Register Cythera' program - it has all the details.
RUNES
[Before learning Runic Magic]
Perhaps you should join my class to get @trained on Runic Magic.
[After learning Runic Magic]
But you, of course, already know about Runic Magic.
RUNIC MAGIC
{See "Runes"}
SACAS
Sacas is the Judge in Odemia.
SCYLLA
Scylla are the sea monsters that are the terrors of the sea.
SELINUS
Selinus is a Master, the librarian at the Magisterium.
SEMELE
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
SITIA
River Sitia flows from LandKing Hall to the sea at @Cademia.
SOBE
Healthy Refreshment - Drain the Lizard!
STRYMON
House Strymon is the ruling House of @Catamarca.
TEACH
[You have no training points]
<You're,Your> experience isn't great enough to gain this <knowlege,knowledge>.
[You have training point]
[[Before learning magic]]
You haven't even learned the first thing about Magic - you aren't ready for more <advance,advanced> material.
[[After learning magic]]
[[[Before learning Runic Magic]]]
[[[[Unregistered]]]]
Hm, I don't think so. You need to be registered here.
[[[[Registered]]]]
Hm, I suppose so, but I'll just give you the basics - you don't have the time for much more.
Runic magic can be <though,thought> of as a time-separated spell casting.
Half the spell is cast when a rune is <enscribed,inscribed>...
...and the other half happens when the rune is triggered.
This triggering happens when something steps upon the rune.
However, there are other runes, like Blocking, that doesn't fit this pattern.
#Tros seems to drone on for what seems like an eternity...#
[[[After learning Runic Magic]]]
You've already got the basics down, you don't have time to learn much more.
THRASYMEDES
They are one of the students in the Magisterium.
THURIA
Matron Thuria runs House Attis.
TIMON
Timon is a Freemage.
TRAIN
{See "Teach"}
TROS
[Before learning his name]
Yes, I am Tros.
[After learning his name]
Are you addlebrained? I am Tros.
TUNNELS
You've been listening to the wild student rumors.
They are nothing but some old storage tunnels, which are no longer safe, nothing more.
TYRANTS
The Tyrants were the earliest rulers of Cythera. It was Alaric that overthrew the Third Tyrant, ending their reign.
UNGUENT
Folk remedy unguent is better for healing minor scratches than anything major.
WHERE IS...
[Paris the Provisioner]
[[If downstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Paris the Provisioner is downstairs in the southwest corner of Pnyx.
[Headmaster Lindus]
[[If downstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
Headmaster Lindus is normally found in the great hall downstairs.
[Librarian Selinus]
[[If downstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[[If upstairs]]
Selinus has <quaters,quarters> downstairs, but is normally upstairs in the library somewhere.
[Master Palaestra]
[[If downstairs]]
Her quarters are {Directions}, but <,she> teaches in the alchemy lab.
[[If upstairs]]
She has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the alchemy lab.
[Master Pheres]
[[If downstairs]]
His <quaters,quarters> are {Directions}, but <,he> teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[[If upstairs]]
He has quarters downstairs with the rest of the faculty, but teaches in the secondary lecture hall.
[Alchemy Lab]
[[If downstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The Alchemy Lab is downstairs, southeast of the central gardens.
[Primary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The primary lecture hall is downstairs, east of the central gardens.
[Secondary Lecture Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall is {Directions}.
[[If upstairs]]
The secondary lecture hall downstairs, northeast of the central gardens.
[Tavern]
[[If downstairs, not in cafeteria]]
The 'Study Hall' is {Directions}.
[[If in cafeteria]]
You are in the 'Study Hall'
[[If upstairs]]
The 'Study Hall' is downstairs, southwest of the central gardens.
[LandKing Hall]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, <northwest,northeast>, past Odemia, and then follow the road into the woods.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Odemia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia, and then <northwest,northeast> along the road to the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Catamarca]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, past Cademia and cross the Sitia, and then southeast along the coast.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Cademia]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and you'll come to Cademia.
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east...
[Kosha]
[[If downstairs]]
Head east from Pnyx, through the Titan's Spine Mountains, and then overland to the southeast. % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
[[If upstairs]]
Well, first you need to go downstairs, and head east... % The game limits to 13 "Where is..." fields for Pnyx, so this does not appear in-game.%
*GREETING
[Before learning Seldane]
[[Timon is not present]]
An daya ayqk hera.
{Conversation Ends}
[[Timon is present]]
An daya ayqk hera.
Timon: I'm afraid I can't help - this doesn't correspond to any of the <phoneme,phonemes> I've assigned to carvings.
{Conversation Ends}
[Your karma is below 40/100]
You have stopped the flow of water. Be gone.
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
#He stares intently at you, as if attempting to understand what you are saying.#
AIR
Ours is not the Air.
ALARIC
The bond of Alaric is the bond of the Seldane.
AYRIT
Here is our Ayrit.
BAHOUDIN
Dangerous, and lost.
BOND
{See "Alaric"}
BOOK
{See "Sapphire"}
BYE
May the Door of Truth never be barred.
{Conversation Ends}
CORRUPTION
The Crolna is a green glowing gem. Corruption was our enemy. The Corruption drove us from Maayti. % Seldane do not respond to "Corruption" in the game%
CROLNA
{See "Corruption"}
DOOR
We are the Doorkeeper of the Ayrit.
EARTH
Ours is the Earth.
ENEMY
Those who are one of us, but not of us they are.
As the Sea and the Earth are one, but not.
FIRE
Ours is not the Fire.
IGNAE
Ignae is known to us, but not trusted to us, for he is alien to us.
JHIAXUS
We do not speak of that one.
JOB
{See "Door"}
MAAYTI
We bound the Door of Maayti when corruption overcame us, and to us forever it is lost.
With the power of the Crolna, the Enemy overwhelmed us, driving us from Maayti.
MAGPIE
{See "Bahoudin"}
MORTAL
Ours is the everlasting, 120 eternities. Yours is not, mortal, limited.
NAME
We are Unhayt.
SABINATE
Sabinate is our leader.
SAPPHIRE
[Before getting book]
We shall grant you possession of the book you seek.
#He hands you a blue book, seemingly from nowhere.#
[After getting book]
We have unto you given the book.
SEA
Ours is not the Sea.
UNHAYT
{See "Name"}
*GREETING
[Initial]
#You see a <whisp,wisp> of air, pulsating with light.#
Our <@imprisionment,@imprisonment> has finally ended, but we do not care.
At one time we would have <smited,smitten> any who dared approach, so great was our anger.
At another time we would have rewarded any who freed us with their wildest desire.
But now, it matters not. Our people have all fallen, and the Seldane and Undine are at war.
Imprisoned though we were, UrSylph still senses the turning of the wheel.
And you, you must be human, We have sensed your arrival and the chaos it causes.
[Typical]
#You see a <whisp,wisp> of air, pulsating with light.#
Why do you torment us further?
*UNKNOWN
#The ball of light pulses once, but no response is heard.#
AIR
Of the four @elements, air is the most noble.
ALARIC
We @sense that one - very unique. Not quite human, that is truth.
BETRAY
Ignae betrayed us. You humans, any one of you would betray your entire race.
BYE
Farewell human. Know that you walk into death.
{Conversation Ends}
CLAIM
Both Undine and Seldane would claim you as their own, and both will lie to do so.
We would not @trust much of what either side says.
DEATH
{See "Mortals"}
DIE
{See "Mortals"}
EARTH
Earth, the @Seldane.
EAST
{See "Earth"}
ELEMENTS
@Earth to the East, @Air to the North, @Fire to the South, @Water to the West.
FIRE
Fire, the @Ignae.
HISTORY
We know of destruction of a small colony through the hands of a traitor, and the power of the Undine.
We know how that traitor attempted to subvert the humans, worshipping false gods.
That one still thinks that he might some day have revenge on the Seldane who used him as a puppet.
Instead, he just sits in his mountain strongholds, awaiting a death that will never truly come.
We know what transpires. We know about betrayers.
HUMAN
You humans are the unknown. We @sense your <existance,existence>, and your struggles.
When you arrived, the balance between Seldane and Undine was thrown wild.
If either side can @claim you as their own, that side would surely win.
IGNAE
Once, we were friends with Ignae, but they have turned on us, and help @imprison me.
IMPRISONMENT
Aeons ago all three @elements united to overthrow us, and imprisoned us here.
Trapped within @earth, surrounded by @fire, cut off by @water, we waited.
And now you come to free us, perhaps. We no longer care.
JOB
Once we lead a mighty people, and we were the greatest of them. Now, we alone remain.
MORTALS
Mortals die. That is the gift that makes them mortal.
NAME
We are UrSylph. The last great @Sylph.
NORTH
{See "Air"}
PEOPLE
Our people have all fallen, and are lesser than we once were.
SELDANE
<Pityful,Pitiful> beings. Though they help to imprison me, still, they fade in the @war.
SENSE
Though cut off, still we can sense some things that transpire.
We know much of @history that remains hidden to your most wise.
SOUTH
{See "Fire"}
SYLPH
We are sylphs, beings of @air.
TRUST
Trust - who to trust. Once we trusted Ignae, but Ignae betrayed us.
You, you can trust no one, that is for sure, not even us.
We need not lie to you, since we do not care, but your mind may still not understand our words.
UNDINE
The Undine are clever, they are. They have overthrown the Seldane, and play with you humans like toys.
WAR
All the elements are at war with each other, as the wheel turns.
North to south, east to west, but you humans can be the middle.
WATER
Water, the @Undine.
WEST
{See "Water"}
WIN
{See "War"}
*GREETING
[Before learning Seldane]
[[Timon is not present]]
An au Gernek ers.
{Conversation Ends}
[[Timon is present]]
An au Gernek ers.
Timon: I'm afraid I can't help - this doesn't correspond to any of the <phoneme,phonemes> I've assigned to carvings.
{Conversation Ends}
[Your karma is below 40/100]
Your heart has been weighted and found wanting. Be gone.
{Conversation Ends}
*UNKNOWN
#She stares intently at you, as if attempting to understand what you are saying.#
AIR
Ours is not the Air.
ALARIC
The bond of Alaric is the bond of the Seldane.
AYRIT
Here is our Ayrit.
BAHOUDIN
Dangerous, and lost.
BOND
{See "Alaric"}
BYE
Let Truth be called out before you.
{Conversation Ends}
CORRUPTION
The Crolna is a green glowing gem. Corruption was our enemy. The Corruption drove us from Maayti. % Seldane do not respond to "Corruption" in the game%
CROLNA
{See "Corruption"}
EARTH
Ours is the Earth.
ENEMY
Those who are one of us, but not of us they are.
As the Sea and the Earth are one, but not.
FIRE
Ours is not the Fire.
HERALD
{See "Job"}
IGNAE
Ignae is known to us, but not trusted to us, for he is alien to us.
JHAIXIS
Unto the third generation is that one lost to us. That one, the son of that one, and the son of the son.
So does the world suffer.
JHIAXUS
We do not speak of that one.
JOB
We are the Herald of the Ayrit.
MAAYTI
Maayti, city of Truth, was our home.
Now we are here, and around Maayti the land sank, becoming a swamp.
MAGPIE
{See "Bahoudin"}
MORTAL
Ours is the everlasting, 120 eternities. Yours is not, mortal, limited.
NAME
We are Uset.
SABINATE
Sabinate is our leader.
SEA
Ours is not the Sea.
USET
{See "Name"}