Paws的友誼會庇護所

 

出城門不久，守護者又現身說我們走的是一條正確的路。 The Guardian     "Yes, that is the proper direction to travel, Avatar."

 

繼續北走，路邊突然看到一座劇坊，大伙駐足觀賞一下。   Meryl     You see a middle-aged actress with a very serious expression. She is unable to speak with you because she is concentrating on her part in the Passion Play. Perhaps you should speak to Paul.   Dustin     You see a short, stocky actor in his mid- too late forties. He cannot speak to you now because he is concentrating on his lines for the Passion Play. Perhaps you should speak to Paul.   Paul     You see a young entertainer who beckons to you. name     "I am Paul. My colleagues' names are Meryl and Dustin." job     "We perform a Passion Play about The Fellowship. It costs only 2 gold per person to see. If thou dost want us to perform it, please say so." Fellowship     "It would be much simpler to view the play." Passion Play     "A Passion Play is a morality tale performed on stage." perform     "Wouldst thou like to see our Passion Play?" Yes     Paul takes your gold. "We thank thee. If thou wouldst make thyself comfortable, we shall begin."     As the actors take their places and don masks, thou settle down to watch the action. Spark     Spark whispers to you, "I wish there was a confectioner that sold candied apples!" Paul     The music starts the play, as Paul takes center stage and addresses the audience.     "Welcome to Our Tale. A tale so true to life. 'Tis a tale of tragedy. A man has lost his wife."     "But the story need not be sad. When The Fellowship is here. The Triad of Inner Strength. Gives one no cause to fear." Dustin     Dustin takes the stage as Paul moves away. Meryl lies on the ground in front of him and assumes a death-like pose.     "This doom! 'Tis despair! 'Tis death! My beloved wife is gone! Disease has taken her away. And left me with but a song."     Dustin puts his head in his hands and mines sobbing. As he sobs, Meryl rises from her "death" in a ghost-like fashion, then addresses Dustin. Meryl     "Mine husband, my love! Do not despair! 'Tis not doom! Thou shalt rise above. All this melancholy and gloom!" Dustin     "Who doth speak to me? Could it be she? Or have I indeed gone mad? But who else -could- it be?" Meryl     "Mine Husband, thou must listen. Thou hast thy comfort within thy grip. Thou must only seek them out -- Those that can help -- The Fellowship!" Dustin     Meryl drifts off stage, leaving Dustin alone.     "The Fellowship, she said? But what do I need with it? I have mine eight virtues and mine healers. With these nothing else will fit!" Paul     Paul enters the stage with Meryl, who now wears a different mask.     "But that is where thou art wrong! The Fellowship exists to help thee! The Triad of Inner Strength is here. To give thee a sense of unity!"     "Join us now and thou wilt see. Join thy brothers and our plan. To promote the tenets of our group -- Thou wilt be a better man."     As this point, an elaborate mimed sequence reveals how Dustin joins The Fellowship, receives his medallion from a "branch leader", portrayed by Paul, and receives congratulations from Meryl.     "Strive for Unity at all times, And Trust Thy Brother through all ill, For Worthiness Precedes thine own Reward. Hark to our words -- it surely will!" Dustin     "I shall give half my wealth to thee! I shall do thy bidding and then wait. My reward shall come one day. And free me from mine awful fate."     Dustin mimes giving Paul some money. Paul exists, then Dustin lies down on the stage and mimes going to sleep. After a moment, Meryl enters the stage, dances around Dustin's body, sprinkling some kind of sparkling dust on him. Iolo     Iolo whispers to you. "I am particularly enjoying the visual effects. The script is a little weak, dost thou not think?" Dustin     Meryl leaves the stage and Dustin 'wakes up'. Lo and behold, he finds a bag near his place of sleep. Upon opening it, he finds a bundle of gold!     "By Lord British I declare! 'Tis my reward! From the air! The voice I heard at night was right. About my wretched life I will not care!"     "The voice came to me in a dream. 'Twas mine 'inner' voice, so fair. I now have a companion and provider. And a master about whom I care."     You are jarred by the actor's choice of words -- 'companion', 'provider', and 'master'. You realized you have heard them before. Spark     "This is really awful." Dustin     Paul and Meryl join Dustin on stage and they all hold hands. Paul     "The Fellowship can give thee purpose. To join is thine only choice. Commit thyself to our just cause. And find thine inner voice."     At that point, the actors bow, and you realize it is the end. You give them polite applause. Iolo     "What do they mean about the voice? I am not sure I understand. 'Twas a confusing play. I did not like it at all. We have wasted our time and money! That is the last time that I let thee decide how best we entertain ourselves"

 

繼續往北來到一個沼澤地，路口指標寫著"往北到Britain"。

 

去Britain路上經過Paws，進村後遇到一間屠宰場，找老闆談話。   Morfin     You see a man whose eyes slowly shift back and forth as a crooked smile curls his lips. He walks up to you, looks you up and down.     "Oh, there must be a travelling show in town!" he says sniggering. "That is a very nice clown costume! Who art thou?" Avatar     "Thou art a vile fool, desperate for others to like thee. I would pity thee, were it not that I loathe thee even more!" apology     "I do apologize for my rudeness earlier milord. I have since realized that thou art an honest person. Please forgive mine insults." He bows, dripping insincerity. name     "My name is Morfin." job     "I am a merchant who operates one of the most thriving businesses in Paws, which includes the slaughterhouse." merchant     "Oh, I sell a little of this and that, here and there. Wherever there is a demand, I try to supply it." demand     "There is quite a demand for the venom of the silver serpent in certain areas, for instance." supply     "I keep a small stock of silver serpent venom from time to time which I sell to the apothecary in Britannia for a modest profit. The government is trying to control sales of it until they can determine how dangerous the effects are." apothecary     "His name is Kessler." effects     "They are widely known. Silver serpent venom is a reagent that, when ingested in small doses, temporarily enhances one's physical strength, stamina and quickness along with bringing a feeling of euphoria."     "After the effects wear off, the subject feels quite drained. This tends to make them want to take it again."     "Prolonged used in such a fashion will bring about a condition that deteriorates the skin, eventually causing it to rot away."     "Finally, too great a dose, or too great an accumulation of doses, is fatal, as the venom is a deadly poison."     "It may very well have some healing properties when used in other ways we have yet to discover, but any user of the venom should not do so without caution." user     "I do not believe I have noticed anyone in town who is showing the symptoms of venom use. From now on I shall keep watch, so thou shouldst ask again later." Paws     "I do suppose my ventures are profitable enough for me to afford to move to Britain, but things are so much less expensive here. Of course, the theft has me a bit wary."     "If thou dost wish to know more about the people here, speak to the couple who run the Fellowship shelter, Feridwyn and Brita." theft     "Thou art a stranger in Paws. Beware the thief who roams this town! The culprit has stolen a quantity of my valuable silver serpent venom!" venom     "A terrible crime, causing me no small amount of monetary distress. It has caused the surrounding community to worry about their possessions as well."     "I would be thine humble servant shouldst thou help investigate the matter. Wilt thou?" yes     "Then I shall cooperate fully, milord," He bows. slaughterhouse     "I take it thou hast noticed the smell. If so I do apologize." He shrugs his shoulders, grinning, and holds his palms upward.     "I think of it as the smell of success. Thou mayest purchase some meat if thou so wishest." buy meat     "I sell mutton, beef, and ham. Which wouldst thou like?" •mutton     3G •beef            2G •ham           4G nothing     "Some other time, perhaps." bye     "Good day to thee."   在一旁裝滿血水的桶子下面發現一把鑰匙。

 

來到一旁的酒館。   Polly     You see the town bartender. She looks very busy, but she obviously takes pride in her work. name     "I am Polly. It is a pleasure to meet thee." job     "The owner and proprietor of the Salty Dog, the finest eating and drinking establishment in all of Paws, at thy service." Paws     "Actually, there are no other inns or pubs in Paws. It is a small place, but our food and drink here is quite good, honestly." thief     "There is a thief in this town! Silver serpent venom was stolen from Morfin, the merchant who operates the slaughterhouse." room     "For but 5 gold thou canst let one of our lovely rooms. Dost thou wish to stay here for the night?" no     "Perhaps another evening then." buy     "What wouldst thou like to buy?" •jerky              12G •mead               4G •grapes             1G •cheese            4G •bread              2G •ale                    1G •wine                2G nothing     "All right." bye     "Good day to thee, milord."   閱讀屋裡書籍。 THE SALTY DOG Register Addom of Yew The Avatar Jalal of Britain Tim of Yew Blorn of Vesper Sir Dupre Penelope of Cove...

 

往北進到一間商店裡面，發現老闆是一位失明的老婆婆。   Beverlea     You see an old woman who gives you a smile of grandmotherly sweetness. You can see immediately that her vision is poor. name     "My name is Beverlea." job     "Why, I run the House of Items here in Paws." House of Items     "It is a shop that sells antiques and previously used items. Running this shop allows me to remain youthful and active. It is heartening to sell things to the poor people of this town that they might not otherwise be able to afford." Paws     "Here in Paws the people have very little money, but it matters not because they care for each other." buy     "There are many rare and fine things to be bought here in my shop. Bargains to be had nowhere else in all of Britannia." many fine things     "Let me see... There is a cradle for sale. A rocking horse. A bell. An hourglass. A spittoon. A lute. A sextant... Since I am moving a bit more slowly these days, I let my customers help themselves and take what they have bought. Providing they pay me first, of course. I do trust folks to pay me the correct amount. I am nearly blind, I am afraid." cradle     "That old cradle was the cradle used to rock Gorn the Barbarian to sleep at night when he was just a baby. Thou canst see that there is a crack in its side proving that even as a child Gorn was a strong little tyke. I can let thee take it for ten gold coins. Dost thou wish to buy the cradle?" no     A sour look flashes across Beverlea's face. "very well. Perhaps I may interest thee in something else." rocking horse     "This is the rocking horse that once belonged to a little girl from Britain named Diane. She grew to be one of the finest equestriennes to ever sit upon a horse. I could let thee have this rare and unusual piece for twelve gold. Dost thou wish to but it?" no     Beverlea rolls her eyes. "In a browsing mood, are we? Take thy time." bell     "That bell came from the High Court of Justice in Yew. It was rung to announce that court was in session. I can sell thee that interesting conversation piece for six gold coins. Dost thou wish to buy it?" no     "Not in the mood for a bell today?" She wrinkles her lips in the best attempt at a smile. "Perhaps something else will strike thy fancy." hourglass     "I also have an antique hourglass. It was sold to me by this old man who was so daft that he could not recall how to use it! I will sell it to thee for five gold pieces. Dost thou wish to buy it?" no     "Thou art not interested in the hourglass?" She sighs, "Very well. Look around. I have all the time in the world." You catch just a hint of sarcasm in her voice. spittoon     "I also have an old spittoon. It was once used by... a great many people. Thou mayest have it for a gold piece. Take it! Please!" no     "I have many more things in my shop. Many things of high quality and great value as well. Please keep looking." lute     "I have a lute for sale that once belonged to a travelling bard who lost it in a game of dice. I am asking twenty gold coins for it. A song! Wouldst thou like to buy it?" no     "Very well, then. Do keep looking. After all, that is why my shop is here." You thought you could also hear Beverlea mutter to herself for a few moments after saying this, but you are not entirely certain. sextant     "I have a sextant that was sold by the world-famous shipwright Owen of Minoc. They are going to be building a monument to him, I understand. Anyway, the sailor who sold it to me had just suffered some harrowing experience out on the waters. He said when he sold it to me that he was going to retire. He obviously did not realize the value of this item. But I can let thee have it for twenty gold pieces. Dost thou wish to buy it?" no     "I am certain I have something that will interest thee. Browse to thine heart's content." bye     "A good day to thee, milord."

 

再上路，竟然看到兩位乞丐。   Komor     You see a beggar leaning on a crutch. His eyes shine like diamonds with sheer bitterness. name     "My name is Komor." job     "I am a dancer, milord." He cannot keep a straight face and almost falls off his crutches. beggar     "I was not always a beggar. Like Fenn and Merrick, I used to be a farmer, too. But times got worse, and times are always bad in Paws." Fenn     "Fenn and me are chums and will be to the day we die. We share in each other's vast expanses of wealth." chums     "Fenn and me have been friends since we were little tiny babes." wealth     "Yea verily, Fenn and I share all that we own. Which, in its totality, is the clothes on our backs and the snot in our throats!" Merrick     "A royal rotten egg, he is. Merrick turned his back on us and now spends each night in a warm, cozy bed. Which is more than either one of us have had for some time." turned his back     "The only thing worse than this miserable existence is having Merrick sniff around and try to recruit us! The bloody parasite!" bed     "Merrick sleeps in the shelter run by The Fellowship. They feed him, too. He had to join before they would help him." shelter     "The shelter? 'Tis the large building filled with fawning hypocrites. Thou shouldst have little trouble finding it!" Fellowship     "We could have joined, but they are a foul lot. Anybody acting so bloody nice must be up to no good. There are some compromises we will not make, even to survive." Paws     "A veritable wonderland, is it not?" bye     "Hold thine head high, milord."   找另一位乞丐談話。   Fenn     You see a beggar. You cannot tell from the look on his face whether he is about to laugh or cry. name     "My name is Fenn, milord." job     "He looks away from you shamefully. "I have none, milord." none     "I used to be a farmer in more prosperous times. I used to work with Komor and Merrick." Komor     "He is my best friend and the bravest man I know." Komor     "Oh, please! Thou art making mine eyes leak!" Merrick     "Merrick joined The Fellowship so he could live in their shelter, the poor sod." shelter     "Hmf! If thou art so unfortunate as to want to live there, thou wouldst do better on the corner with Komor and I." corner     "Even when pockets are light, there is still some mercy left in this world. Begging for money is not a proud profession, but there are worse ones." worse     "At least we do not have to do what Merrick does. He recruits for The Fellowship." Fellowship     "If The Fellowship truly wants to help people, why would they let us starve just because we do not want to join? They cannot answer that one!" starve     "Do not worry. We shall not starve. Camille sends her son Tobias with food and clothing for us every so often." Camille     "Camille is a good woman. She lives at the farm bordering the dairy." Tobias     "He is a fine lad, always willing to give us a hand. Unlike that rude urchin, Garritt." Garritt     "He is the son of Feridwyn and Brita, who run the shelter. Garritt crosses the road to avoid us." Komor     "We could not want the likes of him walking down our side of the road anyway!" thief     "Be wary for there is a thief in this town! Some silver serpent venom was stolen from the merchant Morfin, who runs the slaughterhouse." bye     "Good fortune to ye, milord."

 

來到Morfin的住宅，用在其店裡發現的鑰匙可以打開屋裡的箱子。另外又在花盆底下發現一把鑰匙。   閱讀屋裡擺在衣櫃裡的文件。 KEEP BRITANNIA CLEAN -- SEND THE GARGOYLES BACK! Paid for by the Britannian Purity League

 

再回到屠宰場，用花盆底下發現的鑰匙可以打開鎖住的房間。   屋裡的箱子一樣使用之前在店裡發現的鑰匙打開。   閱讀箱子裡的帳冊。 Morfin of Paws, Ledger of Venom Sales ...July, 0359: Sale - 3 vials - 300 Sale - 5 vials - 480    August, 0359: Sale -- 12 vials - 1100 October, 0359: Sale - 9 vials - 880 December, 0359: Sale - 10 vials - 1000 Sale - 5 vials - 500    February, 0360: Sale - 6 vials - 590 Sale - 4 vials - 400 Sale - 5 vials - 500 April, 0360: Sale - 6 vials - 620 September, 0360 Sale - 5 vials - 500 Sale - 5 vials - 480 November, 0360: Sale - 10 vials - 990 January, 0361: Sale - 12 vials - 1200...   再次找Morfin談話，詢問帳冊內容。   Morfin     "Greetings, Zidane." says Morfin. ledger     You tell Morfin that you have seen his ledger. "Wait, Zidane! I admit I do sell Silver Serpent Venom to other places besides the Apothecary. But what I am doing is not - precisely- against the law! sell     "My supply comes from some old friends in Buccaneer's Den. Where they get it, who can say?" law     "I have a notarized contract with the Britannian Mining Company. They use it to keep their gargoyles working longer hours. It seems gargoyles have a greater resistance to the effects of Silver Serpent Venom. Poor devils." He grins maliciously at his own joke. bye     "Good day to thee."

 

繼續往前走，見到一間磨坊，找主人談話。     Thurston     You see a man covered in the sweat of a hard day's work. name     "I am Thurston." job     "I operate the mill here in Paws." mill     "The local economy depends upon the mill for flour. So I ensure that the mill runs. Sometimes, I feel that keeping the wheels turning is the only reason to live." reason to live     "I have no wife or family. I have thought about joining The Fellowship, but I refuse. I have nothing but my work, and a drink at the Salty Dog now and then." Fellowship     "I know they do good work here in town, but there is just something about them that makes me uncomfortable" Salty Dog     "In truth, I go there more to be near Polly, the innkeeper, than for a wine. But she is always busy tending bar and has no time for me, I am sure." Flour     "S sack will cost thee 12 gold. Art thou interested in purchasing some?" no     "Perhaps next time, milord," Paws     "In case thou hadst not noticed, the people who live here are not so well off as their cousins who live in Britain. In fact, we have even had a theft recently." thief     "Indeed, thou shouldst be wary, milord. There is a thief in this town! Morfin, a merchant, had several vials of valuable silver snake venom stolen." snake venom     "It is procured from the Silver Serpent. I believe Gargoyles used it habitually in the old days. I am not so sure what it might do to a human. Perhaps Morfin can tell thee more." bye     "Good day to thee, milord."

 

再回到酒館找Polly幫Thurston牽紅線。   Polly     "Polly smiles. "What can I do for thee, milord?" Thurston     You relate to Polly what you heard Thurston say about her. She is taken completely by surprise. "Thurston really said that about me! I have always liked him, but in truth I have always thought I was not good enough for him!" bye     "Good day to thee, milord."

 

回去給Thurston回報好消息。   Thurston     "Greeting, milord," says Thurston. Polly     You relate to Thurston what Polly had said about him. He looks at thou with joyous surprise. "Did Polly really say these things?! It is ridiculous that she believes I am too good for her!" Suddenly he forgets his work and starts hurrying around in excitement.     "For years I have loved this woman from after. I will begin courting her immediately!" bye     "Good day to thee, milord."

 

過橋來到一間乳品店。   Andrew     You see a cheerful, handsome young man who gives you a friendly wave as you approach. name     "My name is Andrew. How art thou, milord?" job     "I am the owner and proprietor of the dairy here in Paws." dairy     "Yes, I sell milk and cheese. Thou mayest find the dairy between Camille's farm and the slaughterhouse." Camille     "Camille is a good woman. She is still an advocate of the old virtues. She runs the farm by herself. Well, with the help of her son, Tobias." Tobias     "A rather defensive young lad, I cannot say that I know that much about him." slaughterhouse     "The slaughterhouse is run by Morfin, the merchant. He is always busy, coming and going at all hours, sometimes carrying things." Morfin     "He bought the slaughterhouse a few years ago, soon after he joined The Fellowship. I knew the previous owner." previous owner     "I was just a lad when I first saw the old slaughterhouse. The old man who owned it even showed me the storeroom in there once. The door to it is locked. I think Morfin has the key somewhere in his house." Paws     "Of course everyone is up in arms about this business concerning the missing venom." thief     "Be wary, for there is a thief in this town! Some silver serpent venom was stolen from Morfin." venom     "It could be hidden anywhere. With all the trade that occurs in this town, it would be easy to hide. I do not know much else about the substance. Perhaps Morfin himself would know what kinds of effects it might produce." milk     "A gallon will cost thee 3 gold. Art thou interested in buying some?" no     "Perhaps next time, milord." cheese     "I sell wedges for 2 gold each. Still interested?" no     "I understand, milord. Perhaps when thou dost become more hungry." bye     "I hope I was of some assistance to thee, milord."

 

往北來到友誼會庇護所，與主人談話。   Feridwyn     You see a small man with twisted, sloped posture. He looks you up and down before deciding he will speak to you.     "I have gotten word that thou wert coming to our town. I have been expecting thee. I must admit, though, that I find it difficult to believe that thou art truly the Avatar." name     "My name is Feridwyn." job     "I run the Fellowship shelter with my wife Brita and my son Garritt here in Paws." Fellowship     "Would thou like to join?" no     "Thou dost not yet comprehend how much thy life could be improved through the guidance of The Fellowship." shelter     "This is the only place in all of Britannia designed for the aid and care of the poor. It is hard work, but then one strives to be worthy of that which we wish to receive." Brita     "A wonderful woman. Thou shouldst meet her." Garritt     "Thankfully, we have been able to raise our son properly by emphasizing the teachings of The Fellowship. Garritt shall not be trapped in the poverty of his surroundings. He shall be intellectually, spiritually, and morally superior. He's talented, too!" talented     "He plays the whistle panpipes extremely well for a lad his aged! Brita and I are very proud. He could probably attend The Music Hall in Britain when he is older!" Paws     "As this is a small town with few privileges and little privacy, our family has come to know everyone in Paws quite well. Is there someone thou dost wish to hear about? I am well acquainted with these people." merchants     "They would be Morfin, Andrew, Thurston, and Beverlea." Morfin     "Morfin is a clever and industrious member of The Fellowship. He runs the local slaughterhouse and is also a snake venom merchant." snake venom     "Morfin, the local merchant, informs me that a quantity of silver serpent venom was stolen from him. The thief is still at large, so be wary! Of course, I do not know why anyone would want the vile substance. It is surely not good for one's health." Andrew     "Andrew is such a happy young man. He doth not notice the myriad of personal problems that he is afflicted with." Thurston     "Thurston owns the mill. He could do better of he ran his business with more of an eye toward profit." Beverlea     "She is a nearly blind elderly woman who runs the antique shoppe on the east side of the river." farmers     "That would be Camille and her son Tobias." Camille     "She's a sad woman -- a widow -- who is living in the past. 'Tis a pity, really. Fortunately her husband left her the farm which does happen to turn a profit." Tobias     "A local rascal. I normally would not allow Garritt to associate with such a troublemaker, but The Fellowship has taught me to be a tolerant parent. Besides, associating with my son might do the lad some good. Who knows?" shelter residents     "Our residents include Alina and her child, and Merrick." Alina     "Her husband is currently in Britain somewhere. I do not know the details. She has a small child." Merrick     "A splendid example of The Fellowship turning someone's life around. Presently he resides in our shelter." beggars     "Oh. Them. Komor and Fenn." Feridwyn rolls his eyes. Komor     "Komor is the most hateful man I have ever met. He is a bundle of bitterness. In all the time I have know him, Komor has never spoken a word to me that was not at best a thinly veiled insult." Fenn     "Fenn is a beggar who refuses all aid from The Fellowship. A pathetic case. Not even his former friend Merrick can reach him any more." bye     "Mayest thou walk with the Fellowship."   與女主人談話。   Brita     A stern-looking woman stares back at you without humor. name     "I am Brita." job     "I help mine husband Feridwyn run The Fellowship's shelter in Paws." Feridwyn     "Mine husband is the most honorable man I have ever met in my life." Feridwyn     "Do not put stock in the proud boasts of wives, good Avatar. I am a simple man who only does what he can." Fellowship     "Thou shouldst speak to mine husband of The Fellowship. I am certain thou wilt be most impressed by what he shall have to tell thee." shelter     "Running the shelter is hard work for mine husband and me, but it is worth the effort to ease the suffering of those less fortunate than we." Paws     "We hear about everything that goes on in Paws. If I do not know about it then mine husband does. Is there anyone in particular thou dost wish to know about?" yes     "I know about these people." Alina     "Alina lives in the shelter with her baby, poor thing. Her husband is a common thief who even now sits in prison. But we shall help her get her life straightened out once we persuade her to join The Fellowship. She is not smart enough, thou knowest, to see the advantages for herself. She must be carefully instructed." Camille     "Camille is a farm widow. She tends to live in the past, following the old virtues and questioning the ways of The Fellowship. These country folk are so superstitious, thou knowest. It is a fault of their low intellect. She does not even notice what a hooligan her boy, Tobias, is growing up to be! Not at all like our son, Garritt." Tobias     "A simply wretched little urchin. Always sulking. But then, one must realize that he has no father to discipline him properly." Garritt     Brita beams. "Garritt is a wonderful son. He is being raised to follow the values of The Fellowship. His worthiness has been rewarded." rewarded     "Garritt is so talented at the whistle panpipes! It is truly a gift!" Polly     "Polly runs the local tavern to be near people. She is a lonely soul and feels that there is simply no one who wishes for her heart. It makes me so sad to think of her. She could find all the companionship she could want if she would join The Fellowship." thief     "One of our members, a local merchant named Morfin, had a shipment of silver serpent venom stolen from him. Not that I care about the venom itself, but is it not shocking?" serpent venom     "I have never seen any myself. I have no idea what it does to someone, but it cannot possibly be good!" bye     "Mayest thou walk with The Fellowship, Avatar."   找住在庇護所裡的人談話。   Merrick     You see a nervous man who constantly blinks. He sees you and looks like he is in a snit. "Who art thou?" Avatar     "Thou art a most pathetic little worm. Really, all this Avatar nonsense is nothing more than a sad plea for attention." apology     "I do most humbly apologize to thee, Zidane. As I am certain thou art aware, there have been many who have claimed to be the one and only true Avatar ever since thou hast last visited us." name     "I am Merrick." job     "I used to be a farmer here in Paws. Now I suppose I work fro the Fellowship. I live in their shelter." farmer     "I was a farmer; of course, that was before the seven year drought. Komor, Fenn and myself were reduced to paupers." Komor     "He once owned one of the largest farms in all of Britannia. He was born to wealthy parents. After he lost his farm he took to sleeping along the road. One night a gang of bullies wanted to steal his gold. He had none so they beat him until he was lame. He is a very bitter man. Tragic." Fenn     "Fenn was a farm laborer, and one of Komor's most trusted friends. With the farm gone Fenn just did not have any place to go or any way to live." paupers     "For years Komor, Fenn and I lived off of the rubbish of others, sleeping by the side of the road. Then I found The Fellowship and my life was changed for the better. I have tried to share my newfound fortune with my friends but I fear they hate me for being more resourceful than they." Fellowship     "The Fellowship is the philosophical group devoted to the teachings of a truly great man named Batlin. In the absence of the Avatar, Batlin has become a sort of spiritual father for the people of Britannia. Through his speeches and writings he has changed the lives of many people, including my own." Paws     "I have lived here in Paws all my life. I will not leave it now. I shall never leave." thief     "I have heard that some of Morfin's venom hath been stolen. I cannot imagine who would do it, unless it was that brat that lives with the farmer widow." brat     "I believe his name is Tobias." widow     "I believe her name is Camille." bye     "Good day, Zidane."   找一旁的婦女談話。   Alina     You see a simple peasant woman. Her face is etched with sorrow. name     "I am Alina." job     "I have none, milord, save for being the mother of my child. I am waiting for mine husband, Weston, to return from Britain." child     "Cassie is my daughter. Just a wee baby, she is mine only joy." Weston     "Mine husband is imprisoned in Britain for stealing fruit from the Royal Orchards." stealing     "Mine husband is no thief, milord. He went there to buy fruit for the child and me so that we would have enough to eat. He has been wrongfully accused, I am certain of it!" eat     "We are very poor. My baby and I are presently living in the Fellowship shelter because we have nowhere else to go." Fellowship     "It was a member of The Fellowship that has accused mine husband. Now they wish for me to join them." accused     "They say if I join they will attempt to free mine husband. But it was they who unjustly accused him. I cannot trust them, but I fear I may have no choice." join them     "I cannot join The Fellowship without feeling that I am betraying mine husband. How could I become one of those who have falsely accused him? Yet, if I do not, they will not allow my child and me to live here."     She sobs and covers her face with her hands. "It is so unfair. I must choose between starvation and betrayal. If only Weston were here. I do not know what to do!" shelter     "We are fortunate that we are able to live by The Fellowship's good graces, but I do not know how long we will be allowed to stay." allowed     "They tell me the shelter is only for members of The Fellowship. Unless I join soon, I shall be asked to leave. And I have nowhere else to go." bye     "Pleasant day to thee, milord."   閱讀屋裡文件和書籍。 KEEPING BRITANNIA CLEAN -- SEND THE GARGOYLES BACK!   Paid for by the Britannian Purity League THE BOOK OF THE FELLOWSHIP by Batlin of Britain. Good morning to thee, gentle friend and traveller! No matters what time of day it might be when thou art reading this- no matters what the hour of the clock- I say good morning to thee because this very moment brings to thee the coming of the dawn. The dawn, as everyone knows, is the moment when illumination comes. The dawn marks the end of the long dark night. It is the moment that marks a new beginning. It is my humble hope that these words may be for thee a dawning, or at least, a sort of awakening...

 

走出屋外，與在外面玩耍的男孩談話。   Garritt     You see a jovial young man who gives you a friendly greeting. name     "I am Garritt, the son of Feridwyn and Brita." job     "I am too young to learn a trade of mine own yet, but I do assist my parents in running the shelter. I hope to be a counselor in The Fellowship one day. Or a professional whistle panpipes player." shelter     "Plenty of beds are available if thou wouldst like to stay in the shelter," he says with a condescending tone. Fellowship     "Oh, I can tell thee all thou dost need to know about us!"     "The Fellowship is the philosophical group devoted to the teachings of a truly great man named Batlin. In the absence of the Avatar, Batlin has become a sort of spiritual father for the people of Britannia. Through his speeches and writings he has changed the lives of many people, including my own." philosophy     "I am also quite knowledgeable when it comes to our philosophy. We follow the Triad of Inner Strength and do let personal failures get in our way or slow us down."     "Dost thou want to join?" no     "Contemplate it for the nonce, then." panpipes     "I have been playing panpipes since I was little. I'm pretty good now, if I say so myself! I keep the whistle by my bed and practice every night before going to sleep!" Feridwyn     "My father works for The Fellowship helping the poor people in Paws. He tries to recruit them, but most refuse." recruit     "My father was once the head recruiter in Britain until they moved him here. I once heard him talking to mother about how The Fellowship was wasting its time here." poor people     "My father says that the poor people reject The Fellowship because the Triad of Inner Strength requires strength of character." character     "My father says the poor are weak of character and that is why they are poor. They do not have to be. They are just too lazy to work. Dost thou agree?" no     "Then thou must be a person of weak character, also." Brita     "Oh, she is just my mother. She does whatever my father doth tell her to do." Paws     "Actually, I do not like this town very much. The people here are all poor and the only one mine own age is Tobias."     "And," he adds, "there is a thief here." Tobias     "He and his mother reject The Fellowship. They are witless and stupid and I do not like them." thief     "There is a thief in this town! Our merchant Morfin had some valuable silver serpent venom stolen from him. The culprit is still free. So be wary!" bye     "Goodbye, then."

 

再往前走，經過一塊貧瘠的稻田，一對母子在裡頭辛勤的工作著。   Camille     You see s farm woman. She rubs her hands, which are covered with dirt and lines drawn by toil.     "My dreams have become reality. Thou art the Avatar, art thou not? I recognized thee immediately!" name     "My name is Camille, Avatar. It is an honor to meet thee." job     "I run a small farm here in Paws with my son, Tobias. I am a widow." Tobias     "He is a basically a good boy. He works hard and misses his father." farm     "I grew a few crops. Especially carrots and wheat." carrots     "I believe my carrots are especially tasty. Wouldst thou like to purchase some? They would only cost thee one gold for three." yes     "I am sure thou wilt love them." wheat     "That reminds me. This package needs to be taken to the mill today. If thou canst deliver it for me, Thurston will pay thee for it. Wilt thou?" yes     "Be sure and take this to Thurston, the mill owner. He shall pay thee for thy trouble." Paws     "Life is hard here in Paws. It is a town of poor people with all the ills that poverty brings. At least The Fellowship brings us some relief." ills     "Recently, our town has been plagued by a thief." thief     "Some silver serpent venom was stolen from the merchant Morfin who operates the slaughterhouse." Fellowship     "I am not sure whether I trust The Fellowship. It has undoubtedly done some good things in this world so it cannot be all bad. Or, at least, the people in it cannot be all bad." bye     "Pleasant journey, Avatar."   找一旁的小孩談話。   Tobias     You see a sulking lad, who doesn't seem to want to look you in the eye.     "Just what I need. Another Avatar," he mumbles under his breath. name     "I am Tobias. I suppose I am to believe thou art someone important." job     "I am too young to have a job. I just help my mother on the farm." mother     "Her name is Camille. She speaks of thee. Or rather she speaks of the Avatar, is what I meant to say. Some people in town think she is mad because she still believes in the Eight Virtues."     "Thou hast already met her." Avatar     "Art thou truly the Avatar?" yes     "Thou art no Avatar!" Tobias frowns. Eight Virtues     "My mother once took me to the Shrine of Sacrifice when I was younger. That was soon after my father died so I do not remember it very well. I do not think it is there anymore, for she never talks about going back. I think that perhaps she does not want to mention it because there are so many in town who belong to The Fellowship. And because it makes her sad." Fellowship     For the first time he looks you in the eye. "I hate The Fellowship! They only other person in town mine own age is that cretin Garritt and it is all he ever talks about! He is always trying to convince my mother to join." He clenches his fist angrily. "Please do not mention them again." mother join?     "Those bloody Fellowship people know that everyone is never more than a meal away from being penniless. They say that they want us to join immediately because the shelter is intended to help only Fellowship members. If we ever need to live there they may have to turn us away in favor of other Fellowship members." Garritt     "He is the only other boy in town anywhere near mine age. His parents do not want him playing with me because they think that 'associating with those kind of people' will 'hamper his education' or some such rubbish. I cannot stand the little bastard. And I hate the way he plays those stinking whistle panpipes!" farm     "My mother grows grain."     "Dost thou not know a farm when thou dost see one?"     Tobias looks at you as if he thinks you are a bit dim. grain     "She sells grain to Thurston the miller from time to time so that we may go to the pub or buy milk at the dairy every once in a while, but we usually just grow crops to keep ourselves fed." Thurston     "He is one of the few people in town that I like. He is nice to us." dairy     "The dairy is south of the shelter. Andrew -- the man who runs the dairy -- his father was friends with my father." shelter     "It's that place just south of here. It's run by The Fellowship." thief     "There is a thief running free in Paws! He stole silver serpent venom from Morfin, owner of the slaughterhouse. No one knows who he is." bye     "Be on thy way then, o great and wise Avatar."

 

去磨坊幫Camille送貨的路上，Feridwyn突然衝出來跟大家說已經找到小偷了。   Feridwyn     "Avatar! Oh Avatar! I have news!"     "Garritt, my son, told me that Tobias was in possession of some silver snake venom. I went to investigate and found Tobias with it!"     "I have often said that Tobias was no good. Now here is proof. He is the thief that has been praying upon one of our honest merchants! And to think I let him come into contact with my son! I hope he shall be dealt with a manner appropriate to one who is leading youth astray from the way of The Fellowship."     "I suggest that thou go and speak with his mother at once! Camille should keep a tighter rein on her offspring!"

 

聽到這消息，趕忙再回去找Camille。   Camille     "Avatar! My son Tobias has been wrongly accused! He is no thief! And I cannot believe a vial of venom was found in his possession. I truly believe it was planted there! Please -- I beg thee! Please clear my son's name. He has done no wrong!"     "I know my son Tobias has suffered for not having a father. I have tried my best on mine own to raise him well, but this farm requires so much work that I fear I do not have enough time to devote to him. But I know in mine heart that my son is not a thief."     "Might I suggest that thou speak with Morfin again. He may have recognized signs of usage of this foul substance in other members of the village." Feridwyn     "That man Feridwyn knows that I do not trust The Fellowship, and for that he considers me his personal enemy. I do not know why he would seek to attack me through my son but he must not be allowed to succeed." thief     "I do not care what Feridwyn says! My son is no thief!" Tobias     "I know my son. I know that he is growing up unhappy. But I cannot believe that he would steal things."     "He is basically a good boy. He works hard and misses his father." bye     "Pleasant journey, Avatar."

 

在後門找到正努力工作的Tobias，跟他確認偷竊的事。 Tobias     "What dost thou want?" Tobias asks. venom     "I do not know anything about the stolen venom. I am falsely accused!" falsely accused     "That is right! Garritt did it. I just know it. He was in my room the other day when I came in from the fields. He said he was looking for a ball, but I do not believe him. Thou canst believe me or not, I do not care. But if thou art truly the Avatar, thou wilt know I am telling the truth." bye     "Be on thy way then, o great and wise Avatar."

 

在門外碰到正在玩耍的Garritt，詢問他事情的經過。   Garritt     "A pleasant day to thee, milord," says Garritt. Tobias     "I have said it a thousand times. Tobias is weak of character! He and his mother are poor because they are lazy. Now I am proven right because Tobias is a thief. A thief who has been caught!" bye     "Goodbye, then."

 

在找Morfin的路上經過磨坊，先去把小麥送去給Thurston。   Thurston     "Greetings, milord," says Thurston. delivery     You give the sack over to Thurston. He opens it and reaches inside. His had comes back out filled with wheat. He sifts through it with his fingers.     "I know Camille is oft quite busy running her farm. Thanks to thee for making the delivery."     "This should compensate thee for thy trouble." He hands you ten gold pieces. bye     "Good day to thee, milord."

 

出門遇到Fenn，順便請問他對Tobias被認為是小偷的看法。   Fenn     "Beg thy pardon, milord," Fenn says. thief     "I know that boy Tobias is innocent of any wrong doing, no matter what Feridwyn and his Fellowship says." bye     "Good fortune to ye, milord."

 

跟Morfin報告說已經找到小偷了。   Morfin     "Greetings, Zidane." says Morfin. Tobias stole venom     "I am not sure Tobias was the one who stole the venom. I have not seen any of signs of venom use in Tobias and I am quite familiar with its symptoms. But, now that I think about it, I have noticed that Garritt has appeared very tired lately. He seems hyperactive one moment and unhealthy the next." Garritt     "Perhaps thou shouldst make a search of Garritt's belongings! Which reminds me-- I saw him earlier playing near the slaughterhouse. He dropped this key. Perhaps it opens something... significant."     "Here it is." bye     "Good day to thee."

 

使用Morfin給的鑰匙，在庇護所打開Garritt的箱子，果然發現失竊的蛇毒。

 

趕緊去跟Feridwyn說明Tobias是無辜的。   Feridwyn     "Thou dost wish to speak with me again, Avatar?" says Feridwyn. found venom     "Thou didst find the venom vial in Garritt's belongings? I am amazed! I am astonished! I am-- sorry." case solved     "Thankfully we can now put this business of snake venom thefts behind us, thanks to thy thorough efforts. I shall deal with my son. Let us speak of this no more." bye     "Mayest thou walk with the Fellowship."

 

再回到庇護所，跟Brita談談她兒子的事情。   Brita     "Greeting to thee, milord," you hear Brita say. venom found     "Thou dost say that vial of venom was found in Garritt's belongings? I do not believe it! Art thou saying my son is a liar and a thief? I wilt not believe it! Good day to thee!"

 

再去追問Garritt蛇毒的由來。   Garritt     "A pleasant day to thee, milord," says Garritt." found venom     "Thou hast found me out! Yes, it was I who planted the venom on Tobias. He did deserve it! I beg thee, please do not tell my parents!" planted     "I stole the venom from Morfin so I could put the blame on Tobias." Tobias     "I may not have told the truth about Tobias stealing the venom, but I know that he is up to no good. He shall come to a bad end, just thou wait and see!" Morfin     "I do not know why Morfin has it or what he does with it. I only knew that it was valuable and that it would cause everyone worry if it were stolen."     Garritt does not meet your eyes. You instinctively know he is not telling the truth and may very well be using the venom. worry     "I thought that if Tobias were accused of stealing something that everyone would notice, his mother would join The Fellowship and force him to join, too. It would improve their lives and force them to see the truth about themselves." using venom?     Garritt shuffles his feet and frowns. "Well... I tried it just once. I am sorry I will never use it again." parents     "Wilt thou tell my parents?" Yes     "Thou art weak of character! Or otherwise thou wouldst understand what I tried to do!" bye     "Goodbye, then."

 

再去跟Feridwyn說Garritt承認蛇毒是自己偷的。   Feridwyn     "Thou dost wish to speak with me again, Avatar?" says Feridwyn. Garritt caught     "Thou dost say my son has admitted to stealing the venom?" I do not know what to say. My thanks, Avatar, for uncovering the truth." found venom     "Thou art a resourceful person. Unfortunately, thy discovery has upset me a great deal." take action     "I promise thee, I shall apply the necessary discipline to my son to insure that this bad habit he has picked up from the local riffraff will not trouble this community again." Tobias     "No matter that Tobias did not personally steal the venom himself. He caused the theft by means of his corrupting influence on my son. While his actions are just short of criminal, I still blame Tobias." bye     "Mayest thou walk with the Fellowship."

 

再去找Brita。   Brita     "Greetings to thee, milord," you hear Brita say. venom found     "So Garritt admits he stole the venom vial. I cannot believe it! I do not know what to say." Garritt     "Brita frowns even more than before. "If thou dost ask me, 'twas all a plot to get my little boy in trouble. If thou had not come to town, this entire incident would not have happened!" bye     "Mayest thou walk with The Fellowship, Avatar."

 

去找Merrick攀談。   Merrick     "Oh, Zidane. It is thee!" theft solved     "I heard that Garritt was the one who stole the venom. Hmm! And do think I live under the same roof with the hoodlum. I shall have to guard my belongings more." bye     "Good day, Zidane."

 

跟Camille說Tobias的冤屈已經被洗刷了。   Camille     "How art thou, milord?" Camille asks. Tibias cleared     You tell Camille how you discovered that Garritt was really the thief and that her son Tobias has been cleared.     "I want to thank thee for finding the thief in our town and clearing my son's name. It does mine heart good to see that the Avatar has returned to us once again and that thou dost care enough about the people of Britannia to help solve our local troubles here in Paws. Again Avatar, I thank thee." bye     "Pleasant journey, Avatar."

 

找Tobias談話。   Tobias     "Yes, Avatar?" Tobias asks. Garritt     You tell Tobias how you discovered that Garritt was the thief. "Thank thee, milord, for not believing I was the guilty one. I am not sure if thou art truly the real Avatar but thou dost certainly have the way of the Avatar about thee." Avatar     "Art thou truly the Avatar?" no     "I think that thou mayest have a little bit of the way of the Avatar about thee. There is a little bit of the Avatar in everyone, or so my mother says." bye     "Be on thy way then, o great and wise Avatar."

 

找Andrew談話。   Andrew     "Greeting, milord," says Andrew. theft solved     "Thou hast put the people in our town at ease by finding the culprit!" bye     "I hope I was of some assistance to thee, milord."

 

找Fenn說Tobias已經證明清白了。   Fenn     "Beg thy pardon, milord," Fenn says. thief     After you tell him about finding the venom vial, he says, "Thou didst our town a service when thou didst uncover that no good brat Garritt as the thief! Perhaps now some people will start to realize the hypocrisy of the Fellowship!" bye     "Good fortune to ye, milord."

 

找Morfin歸還蛇毒。   Morfin     "Greeting, Zidane," says Morfin. return venom     "I thank thee for ferreting out the thief and returning my snake venom."     "So Garritt was the culprit, eh? I am not surprised now that I think about it. I must keep closer tabs on my venom from now on." bye     "Good day to thee."