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★"I've got to word this in a way that really attracts the pirates to come listen to my sermon. I should try creating a couple of different versions."
★Draft a couple of Pirate Proclamations
★"This proclamation is perfect. I'll just post it and wait for the pirates to arrive..."
★Post the Pirate Proclamation
★Brew a batch of Royale Crowne
★Send SimTitle0 to the stocks!
★"Those servants are quick. Let's see how this outfit looks..."
★Change into clothes
★"The pirates have probably never seen a bathtub before. Oh, the joys of warmed water combined with laziness!"
★Take a Bath
★"A quick straightening out at the mirror and I'll be looking like a thousand simoles!"
★Gussy Up in a mirror
★"The servant needs to know what style of clothing I prefer..."
★Plan an outfit at a dresser
★"We'll see what SimTitle1 says after reading this fiery-worded letter! I doubt she'll want this sent off for others to read!"
★"This is your last chance to switch sides!"
★Write a Scandalous Letter
★Make large portion of Royal Custard in an oven
★"My Agnostic friend will find it much less painful to be a Jacoban."
★Convert the Agnostic
★"Watcher forgive this moron, for he knows not what he does."
★Convert SimTitle2
★"Last, but not least, I need to remind these pirates what we do to the enemy."
★Insult a Peteran's beliefs
★"I think you should become a Jacoban, because you don't want to get slapped again."
★Slap some sense into the Agnostic
★"So this guy wants to jerk me around. Well, maybe this will clear his head a little."
★Slap a straight answer outta him
★"Now to convince this last blowhard..."
★Brawl with SimTitle1
★"So you're a pirate, huh? Maybe this will teach you a lesson..."
★Brawl with the Pirate
★"How dare this infidel talk back to me! Feel my holy fists of righteousness!
★Brawl with the Peteran
★"Okay, I've had just about enough of this nonsense! Let me show him my philosophy!"
★Brawl with SimTitle1
★"If the Watcher's all about love, then SimTitle1 should have divine protection from my fist!"
★Slap SimTitle1 Hard
★"What does this limp-livered loser know about the Watcher?!"
★Scream at SimTitle1
★"I hope I know what I'm doing..."
★Duel Lackey to the Death
★"One of HIS sermons? Ha! I doubt the lady needs to hear that, unless she is in desperate need of sleep or ridiculousness."
★Belittle SimTitle1's Beliefs
★Throw Egg at SimTitle1
★"This should serve as a reminder to all pirates!"
★Throw Tomato at SimTitle1
★"It might take a while for those pirates to come back for another 'lesson'. I'll eat, sleep, and take care of myself before they return."
★Wait for pirates to return
★"That's one down. More are sure to show up. I should take care of myself until then..."
★Wait for second wave of pirates
★"One wave of pirates left. I have time for a bit of a breather while I wait."
★Wait for final wave of pirates
★GAIN GUILD ALLEGIANCE:Both heroes are uniquely suited towards converting pirates. The words and actions of the Jacobans really resonate with some Pirates. In many cases, only a thin line of etiquette separates them. Or a Knight could just beat the tar out of 'em. Whatever.
★Truth Tonic
★Truth Tonic
★Chinchilla Milk
★It doesn't get any fresher than this. Why is it glowing? Is that normal?
★Furry Samples
★This material would make the perfect furry wall for P-Booty to stroke.
★These leeches suck at an incredible rate. They'll drink your milkshake from across the pond.
★Super Sucker Leech
★"Open up wide!"
★"I don't want SimTitle1 to pass out, but I need her susceptible to influence."
★Apply a third Super Sucker
★"I think she's still single."
★"Do you love your husband?"
★"Go audition!"
★"Sounds like she's interested in Piracy. What's holding her back?"
★"Esmerelda keeps asking about you."
★Encourage SimTitle1 to become a pirate
★"Join the Pirates."
★"Hmm, just a little more..."
★"She's still way too coherent. Another Super Sucker!"
★Start a second round of Super Sucking
★"What was your last campaign like?"
★Confront with Truth
★"It's time to tell SimTitle3 what his wife has been up to."
★Confront SimTitle3 with the truth about his wife
★"I don't want SimTitle1 wandering off (or sobering up) before I can get her husband over here."
★Knock Out SimTitle1 with last Super Sucker
★"Hmm. Let me try that again."
★"You'd make a GREAT pirate."
★"His ego just needs some massaging..."
★"Have you met Esmerelda?"
★"I'll pretend that some pretty young thing has a secret crush on SimTitle1, but has just run off with the pirates. With any luck, he'll go running after her like a dolt!"
★Make up a fictional romantic interest
★"Why don't you become a pirate?"
★"Now's my chance while she's not thinking clearly!"
★Convince SimTitle1 to become a pirate
★"Interested in becoming a pirate drummer?"
★"I hear the Pirates have some drummer positions open on their ships..."
★"This is hopeless. I'll try once more..."
★"Where should I start?"
★"All my musical connections are local. I don't really know anyone in the pirate scene."
★Ask SimTitle1 where to start
★"This shouldn't be too difficult. This guy isn't the brightest. He wouldn't know the edge of the world from a hole in the ground."
★"I hear she's into momma's boys."
★"Does your husband know about this?"
★"Wait, what?! SimTitle1 has been fooling around on her husband during the campaigns!? Scandal!"
★Inquire about SimTitle1's infidelities
★"What do you need done?"
★"What's it going to take to get SimTitle2 in the band?"
★Find out what SimTitle1 wants you to do
★"This is the first test."
★"If I can get her woozy enough with these Super Suckers I might be able to implant an idea in her mind to join the pirates."
★Begin first 'test' on SimTitle1
★Deliver Results
★"Well - that was that, SimTitle3. Let's go tell the Consortium Guildsman who won the bet."
★Give Wager Results to SimTitle1
★Make up Esmerelda stories
★"She is tall, dark-skinned, with smoldering hazel eyes. She always talked about how strong and dreamy you are. I'm so surprised you've never noticed her before!"
★"Excel at water sports."
★"Here's your milk."
★"I hope P-Booty is happy with this. It wasn't easy to get."
★Give Chinchilla Milk to SimTitle1
★"Come get checked out."
★"Perhaps I can drug SimTitle1 into converting to Piracy. I need to lure her to my clinic. Maybe under the pretense of giving some routine shots?"
★Convince SimTitle1 to get checked out
★"Have you been faithful?"
★"Join Pirate Rowing Team"
★"Join the Pirates."
★"Perfect - now is my chance! I'll convince him to chase after her."
★"Well, if that whole fiasco doesn't do it, nothing will..."
★"Here's your furry samples."
★Show the Furry Wall Samples to P-Booty
★Allay fears
★"His injury is fine for this type of sport and the Merchants don't even have an official team, so he won't hurt any feelings."
★Allay SimTitle1's fears
★"Hopefully SimTitle2 will freak out when he hears what his wife has to say."
★Ask SimTitle1 Probing Questions
★"Hmmm, what am I going to tell him?"
★"What did I say? This fool has never been in love before. His heartstrings will be easier to play than I thought."
★Inflame SimTitle1's curiosity about Esmerelda
★Become friends with SimTitle1
★"Now is my chance to get into SimTitle2's head and plant some ideas!"
★Become Friends with SimTitle2
★"I think I know just where to start! Right in SimTitle1's backyard, no less."
★Look for Aristocrats at the Tavern
★"My work here is done. I'll retire to the Reception Hall and await the results of the bet to be announced!"
★"I think I'll find some of the most susceptible people are the aristocrats that constantly lurk around the throne room."
★Find Aristocrats at Reception Hall
★"I'll meet SimTitle2 back at my house where we'll have a bit more privacy."
★Meet SimTitle2 at the Clinic
★"Perhaps I can convince my cousin to quit the Merchant Marching Band. I'll probably find her at the Tavern."
★"To get SimTitle2 woozy enough to be susceptible to my influence, I'll need more than your garden variety leech. I'll have to find some Super Suckers deep in the mud!"
★Collect Super Sucker Leeches(gather leeches in streams)
★"This is starting to get frustrating. No sense in getting angry, I suppose. They say the fourth time is a charm, right?"
★"It looks like those were just normal leeches. I'll have to keep searching..."
★"Another batch of normal leeches. These Super Suckers are really hard to find!"
★"You should join the Pirate Row Team. They're fantastic!"
★"You would absolutely excel in water sports. I hear the Pirates have a pretty mean Synchronized Swimming Team!"
★"I hope he hurries."
★Wait for SimTitle1's husband to arrive
★The upper crust of society stayed right there and not one degenerated into any piratehood shenanigans. What a failure. What a bummer. Better luck wrecking lives next time.
★It was hilarious. Four hard-working, high-class citizens were totally and completely ruined. They became pirates, for goodness' sake. It was awful. They were like, "boo hoo" and crying and begging and junk. It was pretty great.
★Primary Hero:"  Physician-------------------------------------Secondary Hero:"  Bard-------------------------------------War Effort Gauge requirements:"  leaning towards the Pirates
★"Love and War seem to be the most applicable themes I can think of. I think perhaps the right piece of fiction will get SimTitle1's blood racing."
★Write a Poem using the inspirational themes of Love and of War
★"I know what's popular."
★Write a hit for P-Booty using Money and Crime inspirational themes
★You make adventuring sound so lovely and easy. Do you really think I have what it takes to woo Esmerelda?
★You really think I'd be good at it? Even with my injury? Would any of the Merchants be mad at me for switching sides?
★Hehehe. I can't believe I spent the whole night with them. My spouse would be spitting mad.Hehehe.Droooool.
★This can't be! The only thing I've ever known is sports. I'm going to starve to death; broke and pitiful!
★Please stop. My heart is just broken. 'Wife' - you and I are OVER! I'll see that your TRUE reputation spreads throughout the kingdom faster than your unfaithful legs! You dirty, low born hag!
★You know what? You're right. I'd make a swell pirate. AND a swell boyfriend. I'm going to do it, SimTitle1. I leave this place an Aristocrat Boy. I will return a Pirate Man!
★Gosh, you really think I could have caught something during my travels? I'll head to the clinic right away!
★My last campaign? It was a little bit of fighting (more like shoving really) followed by a whole lotta lovin' in the local taverns! Wahoo! Hahaha. You know what I mean?
★...now I just need to find two bodyguards with strong backs to carry me around.My feet only touch the finest sands. How else am I supposed to get around, son?
★Are you serious? I'M a mommy's boy! I've never known a girl to be into that! Where can I find this siren of love?!
★Oooo. That sort of tickles. Lovely.
★This isn't working. Maybe I should just forget it and let this poor woman go.
★Do you know how WORRIED I've been about you?All this time you've been out shagging any body that will have you like a Chinchilla in mating season!
★Love? HA! I don't even really like him. I can barely stand the buffoon, to be perfectly honest.
★Whoaaaah. I'm starting to......feel a little. Funny. Dizzy.Hard to...concentrate.
★What? Me, a pirate? Have you lost your mind? I'm allergic to salt water, for one thing. And I'm just a scrawny runt, for another. There's no way I'd make it as a pirate!
★Back from the campaigns, hmm? I sure hope you didn't bring any ailments back with you.
★Are you kidding? I'll be considered AWOL if I go auditioning. I need to know I have a gig before I just go out and burn my bridges, you know?Hey, maybe you could help. Will you audition for me?
★*sob* I think you're right. By the time my soon-to-be-ex husband is done, I'll have no other place left to go.
★An evil spirit has infested your hitting arm. You're done, kid. You can't play with that type of injury!
★Well, if you're sure. And you think it's the best thing to do.Golly, I'm off to join the Pirates. What a great team name! I'm already getting used to it.
★I'm inserting ideas in you with just my thoughts. I'm mind woo hooing you!Do you feel it? Do you feel your mind being woo hooed? I'm in there right now!
★Ahhh yeah. That's it. That's the stuff right there.  I'm proud of you, baby!
★I can hardly believe it. I owe you so much. Starting tomorrow I'm a PIRATE!
★Shut up. Don't speak. I'm responsible for your talent, baby. All I care about is one thing: expanding my revenue flow. Expanding it to the fullest. If you can help me with that, you're in the band!
★Well, there goes a new pirate. That should make SimTitle1 happy. We might just win this bet against SimTitle2 and SimTitle3!
★Both Guild members instinctively knew who they wanted to represent them and each vied for their Hero's attention. Who would convert Consortium members to piracy first and win the bet for "the usual amount"?
★WHAT! You told me that I was the first! You LIAR!
★I'm pleased you will represent me in this wager. Go forth and convert two guildsmen - I care not who. Just do it quickly. I MUST beat SimTitle0. She has beaten me the last five bets.I would suggest starting with SimTitle3. She is brash, impetuous, and her reputation is sinking fast around here anyways. I wouldn't miss her a bit!
★Um, why in the world would I do that? Starve as a merchant or starve as a pirate - what's the difference?
★Go forth to victory, hero, and turn some Consortium members to piracy! I have beaten SimTitle0 five straight times. Let's make it six!You might try seeking out SimTitle2. That young fool's head is always in the clouds. An easy mark if I've ever seen one.
★It's 100% chinchilla, baby. It's the real thing.You did it. I'm going to open the studio back up. You've earned it.
★Congratulations! The Physician and I have won!SimTitle1, here is your reward containing "the usual amount."ｧ1!!!(Don't spend it all in one place!)
★Excellent! Just when I was giving up hope I stumbled upon a huge nest of Super Suckers in the deep sands. These will do nicely!
★Alright. This is perfect. My house is going to look like a werewolf!
★Congratulations! The Bard and SimTitle0 have won!SimTitle1, here is your reward containing "the usual amount."ｧ1!!!(Don't spend it all in one place!)
★This is a HUGE scandal! If I can just get SimTitle2 over here to hear about his wife's activities, I just might have a shot at converting her after all!
★By the time SimTitle1 awakes I don't know if she'll be woozy enough from the Super Suckers. I better give her a Truth Tonic to ensure she tells her husband exactly what I heard while she was under.
★"You can't expect me to believe that ridiculous nonsense. My wife would never disrespect our union! I should have you arrested for such slander!"
★And another thing...I want you to find me a sample of a furry wall to stroke. Do you know how good it feels? I'm going to cover the whole outside of my house with the material if I can find the right stuff!
★I may be in love, but I'm not stupid. I would be the worst pirate ever.
★Off goes a newly convinced pirate. SimTitle3 and I are one step closer to victory over SimTitle0 and SimTitle1!
★P-Booty?
★You did all that I asked for. You can be in the band. You made it.
★Well, first of all, I disbanded the band. They weren't working like a team.  So I said, "All right, you guys ain't working as a team. I'm gonna have to shut down the music."The only way I'll let the band reform is if someone goes across the sea and gets me some fresh chinchilla milk from an indigenous sample.It better be freshly squeezed too, 'cause that's the only way I drink it, baby.
★P-Booty. Aka Pirate Booty. Aka Pooty.  You don't know who P-Booty is?He's just THE hottest pirate performer on the dock right now!He's the mastermind behind the last two spring seasons of 'Swabbing the Deck'!
★As soon as SimTitle0 set foot in the tavern she saw SimTitle1. It was widely known that this fierce woman loved to pounce on any Consortium mission (dangerous or not) that took her away from TownName, although no one could figure out why she was so happy being away from her husband and family.
★As soon as SimTitle0 entered the Tavern she saw her cousin, SimTitle1. Our hero knew that SimFirstName1 had recently joined the Guild Marching Band, but was not happy at all. She thought that she would be playing music in grand halls, but instead she's been drumming out on the front lines!  DANGEROUS.Perhaps she was open to switching teams in exchange for a less dangerous gig.
★Hey, cuz. Good to see you too. By the Watcher, I HATE the Merchant Marching Band. I thought it was going to be fun to jam with them, but they have me marching in battle! I could get hurt! I didn't sign up for this!
★My face is getting cold.*yawn*And my vision is starting to turn fuzzy.
★Now to sink the hook! I'll tell him that wondrous little Esmerelda has gone off with the pirates!
★Really? She asks about me? I didn't even think a single girl knew I existed. Where is Esmerelda now!? My love!
★Yeah, she's great. And SOOOO into you. What a wonderful couple you would make. So cute.It's really a shame she left yesterday with the pirates.
★I arrived as fast as I could! What is going on here? Is my wife all right?
★Heck, yes, I'm interested. Those guys are so wicked neat! So much more personality than the stick-in-the-muds I play with now. Just look at the difference in uniforms! No comparison - pirates are waaaay cooler.
★NOOOOOO!My love just can't be gone from me already!There must be SOME way to get her back!?
★A buffoon! Don't even like me?Well, you certainly LOVE spending my simoles. Maybe THAT was your true attraction to me!
★You should check out the docks. I hear that P-Booty hangs out there scoping for talent.
★There is SimTitle0. Just as I was told, he looks like the perfect young mark.Maybe I can speak with him and find some way to point him towards the pirates...
★Hehehe. Stupid pirates....I hate 'em. Smelly liver-spotted rapscallions.Love them merchants.
★Looks like SimTitle0 is looking for treatment at my clinic; hurt again. I guess that comes with the territory of being a Pro Baller for the Merchant Guild. Hmmm, that gives me an idea for converting him over to Piracy. Worth a shot maybe...
★I can't believe that actually worked! There was probably something unethical about it, but in the spirit of this competition every advantage must be pressed! I will win the bet against SimTitle1!
★Lalalalala. Psst, hey? Heyyyyy! Know what? After the last battle, I had some downtime and made new 'friends' that I doubt my husband would approve of.
★That's amazing! I simply MUST meet this enchanting goddess!
★I've been good. I just returned from the latest campaign, actually. I knocked off quite a few pirate heads, let me tell you. And (between you and me, of course) got into plenty of fun while I was away!
★This kid seems really naive; almost daft. He has these romantic notions of love and marriage and is desperate to find 'the one.'Perhaps I can convince him to go off chasing for love?
★Esmerelda? No.Who is that?Her name is a vision of loveliness!
★What?! Interested about me? No girl has ever even glanced at me before!
★SimTitle1! Thank the Watcher you're here!I got hit in the kingballs while playing on the courts! You've got to *ouch* help me! My future heirs DEPEND on it!
★That boy is going to get eaten alive. Oh well...THAT COUNTS AS ONE CONVERT FOR ME! Hooray!Watch out, SimTitle2!
★Also... I want you to go out there and get P-Booty a hit. You think you can do that? You go on, then. I'm going to think about taking a nap.
★Nope. Not even a little. Not even when we first got married. In fact, not even when we were betrothed to each other. (And he doesn't even know about all the times with others before we even met, heeheehee.) So shhhhhhhhhhh.
★SimTitle0, I want you to brace yourself. I am going to ask your wife some questions whose answers may be very difficult to hear.
★"The prize will be mine!"
★"I'll easily finish first!"
★"This has got to be one of the most bizarre (and yet intriguing) requests anyone has ever made from me. P-Booty is quite eccentric."
★Sail to find fresh squeezed chinchilla milk
★"I'll need a Truth Tonic for SimTitle1. I don't normally carry those types of tonics, but my friends in the village can probably scrounge one up for me. I shouldn't dally."
★Get Truth Tonic from Village
★"I'll use a fake royal summons to get SimTitle2's husband over here."
★Send Royal Summons to SimTitle1
★"Why does P-Booty want to cover his entire house with furry material? On second thought, it's probably better not knowing."
★Hunt for Furry Samples in the forest
★"I think perhaps the right piece of fiction will get SimTitle1's blood racing."
★Write a Poem to stimulate SimTitle1
★"I'll write the best poem possible. P-Booty will want a heavy beat behind it to keep it pirate. I know what's popular today."
★Write a hit for P-Booty
★"Just as I thought. I've spotted an unsavory aristocrat already. Let's see what SimTitle1 has been up to..."
★Chat with SimTitle1
★"I suppose SimTitle1 wants to choose me as the champion."
★Chat with SimTitle1
★"Okay. I have the Truth Tonic and I THINK I know what I'm doing. I need to tell SimTitle1 what his wife has been up to!"
★Chat with SimTitle1
★"I'll mix the Truth Tonic in with this leech. That should push enough Tonic into SimTitle1's lying face to make her tell the truth."
★Apply "First Aid" to SimTitle1
★"I should find out how she's doing lately."
★Chat with SimTitle1
★"I suppose I should introduce myself to this guy."
★Chat with SimTitle1
★"Whatever his true ailments are, I'm going to make it seem like his sports career is over."
★Examine SimTitle1
★"I'll go tell SimTitle1 that she has the job. I doubt P-Booty will even know the difference."
★"I'll strike up a conversation. Maybe I'll find out something useful about this guy..."
★"Okay, this is going nowhere. His insecurities are more problematic than I first thought. Perhaps just the right tale of love or adventure may sway his thoughts."
★Gather Inspiration from SimTitle1
★"If Pooty wants me to find him a hit, I should probably be inspired by him first..."
★"I hope this works..."
★Read Poem to SimTitle1
★Read Poem to P-Booty
★"Perfect. Now if I can just get her woozy enough with leeches, I might be able to pull off an inception."
★GAIN PIRATE ALLEGIANCE:Two rich, powerful Consortium members made a wager for "the usual amount." The bet? The first to convince two guildsmen to join the pirates WINS!
★Each side of the conflict needs new recruits! Rumor has it that members on both sides are thinking about defecting to the other. This puts you in a unique position to influence the conflict. Only the strongest hero can make the most loyal follower become a turncoat!
★Turncoats
★The Only Way
★A letter requesting eggs to be delivered for the Eggs-travaganza.
★Personal Letter Requesting Eggs
★Eggs-tol Ceremonial Peasant
★Find SimTitle1 and officially declare her a participant in the Eggs-travaganza. Click on her and choose "Eggs-tol Ceremonial Peasant". Use the Sim Markers if you need help finding SimTitle1. Check the edges of the screen if you don't see the Sim Markers.If you can't Eggs-tol SimTitle1 yet, chat her up or do something nice for her until you're allowed to Eggs-tol her.
★Eggs-tol the Ceremonial Peasant
★Retrieve Urgent Message
★Check in with SimTitle1 to retrieve an urgent message.
★Retrieve Urgent Message
★Give Handpicked Flora
★Congratulate SimTitle1 on an exhilarating sparring match in the Eggs-travaganza tradition. Deliver the handpicked flora to SimTitle1.
★Give Flora to Ceremonial Peasant
★What's Next?
★Find SimTitle1 and ask what is next on the agenda.
★What's Next?
★Request Schedule
★Today is Eggs-travaganza Day, and SimTitle1 will have my schedule of today's events. Click on SimTitle1 and choose the menu item "Request Schedule".Use the map tag to locate SimTitle1. If you don't see the map tag, check the edges of your screen.
★Request Schedule
★Retrieve Ceremonial Sword
★Seek out SimTitle1 to retrieve the Ceremonial Sword to begin the celebration.Use the Sim Marker to locate SimTitle1. If you don't see the Sim Marker, check the edges of your screen for the round yellow button.
★Retrieve Ceremonial Sword from your Advisor
★How do I arrest someone?
★How do I arrest someone?
★The Ceremonial Sword can be found in your inventory. Click on it there to equip it.The inventory can be found in the Sim Panels at the bottom-right side of the screen. You can learn more about your inventory in the Lessons menu.
★Equip the Ceremonial Sword
★Go to the docks, where you will find the ship. The eggs await your inspection aboard!A Location Marker will point you towards the docks. If you can't see the Location Marker, check the edges of your screen for the round yellow button. For easier navigation, you can use the District Views to focus on the Cliffs of Arcana--the docks will be below the cliffs. The "District Views" button is below the "Eye of the Watcher" button.Zoom in on the docks by right-clicking the ground, then click anywhere on the ground and choose "Go Here" to walk there. The walk is long, so you may want to use the speed controls at the bottom of the screen to accelerate the process. Alternately, you can press the 1, 2, or 3 keys to toggle between speeds.
★Go to the Docks
★The Judgement Zone is the ultimate destination for the Eggs-travaganza! ...as well as executions and the display of victims for public ridicule...A Location Marker will point you towards the Judgement Zone. If you can't see the marker, check the edges of your screen for the round yellow button. You can also use the "Court Commons" District View. Zoom into the Judgement Zone, then click anywhere on the ground and choose "Go Here" to walk there.
★Go to the Pit of Judgement
★Click to select an option
★Request eggs for the Eggs-travaganza from Tredony.
★Request eggs for the Eggs-travaganza from Crafthole.
★Excellent! Like reading proclamations, there are certain things you can do by left-clicking on your Sim. When you're controlling Sims with other professions, the options are different!Now, as the first ritual of the Eggs-travaganza, you must seek out SimTitle0 to retrieve the Ceremonial Sword. Use the round yellow Sim Marker to locate SimTitle0. If you don't see the Sim Marker, check the edges of your screen.
★A thing of beauty!  Now where is that ceremonial peasant?
★You will have to get aboard the ship to inspect the eggs. Once you're aboard, it may take a little while for you to inspect the eggs.
★Why, I look very queenly indeed!
★As long as I'm waiting for my subjects to prepare for the Eggs-travaganza, I might as well work on my Focus. Keeping my Focus high will ensure that the Eggs-travaganza is a success.
★The gift of vegetation... what a wonderful tradition! But now is the exciting moment of theatrical treachery and deceit - you must ceremoniously arrest SimTitle0 by sending her to the stocks!Just like sparring, sending someone to the stocks is a profession-specific social interaction. You'll find "Send to Stocks" under the "Monarch..." category. And also just like sparring, this is just for fun. Really.
★Very good, Your Highness. Should you need anything to eat, SimTitle0 is at your beck and call.
★Every Sim can make money, and different professions make money in different ways. The Monarch earns taxes each day, or can sell goods at the market collected through hunting, fishing, or gathering.In order to throw the egg majestically and precisely during the First Egg Toss, it would be a good idea to build your strength. You can do this by practicing on the Training Dummy, which you can purchase in Furnish Mode.
★Excellent choice of foliage! Different professions of different levels can collect different goods from bushes and rocks. You can even sell these goods to earn Simoles at the Village Shoppe in the distant village at the edge of the kingdom.Now just deliver the flora to SimTitle0.
★Great choice! SimTitle0 has prepared a personal letter to Crafthole requesting that they send eggs. All you need to do is sign it. SimTitle0 left the document at the scribe table in the room to the right of the Throne Room.
★Well done! You've won the sparring match. Per Eggs-travaganza tradition, you must congratulate SimTitle0 on a good sparring match by presenting hand-picked flora.First, you'll need to find and pick some wild flowers or other plant life. You can collect these from the small dark-green shrubs in the forest. Use the round yellow Location Marker to find the forest. You can use the Eye of the Watcher to see more of the kingdom outside the Throne Room.
★You have arrived at the Judgement Zone! Your kingdom awaits the celebratory First Egg Toss, in which you, the Monarch, throw an egg at the Ceremonial Peasant locked in the stocks. One well-placed hit and, per tradition, the kingdom shall be established!
★Your Highness, I know how you prefer to deliver your documents yourself, but I wanted to let you know that we had to relocate the messenger post. You can find it to the right of the fountain outside, at the bottom of the stairs. I'll await your return.
★The Ceremonial Sword has been equipped! But as it hasn't been used in quite some time, it appears to have become quite dull. The Eggs-travaganza cannot commence until the Ceremonial Sword is sharp and presentable.Sharpening your sword is one of the many things you can do by clicking on the Sim you're controlling.
★The Tactical Map is one of the signature objects that you can use for specialized interactions, such as viewing the current political situation or proposing edicts.After looking at the current political situation, it's time to decide from where you will order the eggs for the Eggs-travaganza. Click on the Quest Guidance area to make your choice.
★It was true that many in the kingdom had to spend their time worrying about this and that: darning their socks, mending their tattered rags, preparing their own meals... But not the queen!SimTitle0 need only seek out SimTitle1 and request a meal, which would be skillfully prepared and served with a smile. It was indeed good to be Queen!
★Now is the exciting moment that the kingdom has been waiting for! It's time to ceremoniously spar with SimTitle1! Remember, you must win the sparring match!Sparring is one of the social interactions that are specific to the Monarch profession. Thus, you'll find the "Spar" option under the "Monarch..." category. And don't worry, this is a friendly fight.
★The next event in the Eggs-travaganza is to find the Ceremonial Peasant and officially invite her to participate in the ceremony. That is, to "Eggs-tol" her. In order to succeed, you'll need to be acquainted with SimTitle0. If you can't Eggs-tol yet, chat up or do something nice for her.
★The preparations are done, and it is time for the Eggs-travaganza to begin! As the kingdom's leader, you must officially proclaim the commencement of the Eggs-travaganza.Reading proclamations is one of the things you can choose to do by left-clicking on yourself.
★At this point, you approach the Ceremonial Peasant in the stocks, pull out the most majestic of the imported eggs, and chuck it ceremoniously at the Ceremonial Peasant's waiting face. With the First Egg tossed, the kingdom is official and your subjects rejoice!And throw eggs.
★The letter has been sent! Now all you have to do is wait for the eggs to be delivered. In the meantime, SimTitle0 has an urgent message for you. You should check in with her.
★You'll notice that by taking a bath, you are no longer smelly, and now you feel tranquil. You can see this reflected in your Buffs. Various things you do can change the Buffs that you have.Now, while your servants make the initial preparations for the Eggs-travaganza, you should sit upon your throne and hold court.
★My liege! It is my honor to hereby commence the Eggs-travaganza by bestowing to you Your Majesty's Ceremonial Sword. Please equip it as your first act of this joyous occasion.
★It's Eggs-travaganza Day! I should speak with SimTitle0 to get the day's schedule.
★Ah, there's nothing more invigorating than sending folks to the stocks! The Constable will take care of the rest. He'll arrive shortly to take SimTitle0 to the Judgement Zone.Now is the time to secure delivery of the eggs from a neighboring territory. You should check the political situation before you choose where to get the eggs.You'll need to use the tactical map in the room to the right of the Throne Room, sprawled out on a large round table. Like your throne, it's one of the items that have special functions just for the Monarch. Use it to view the political situation.
★Great choice! SimTitle0 has prepared a personal letter to Tredony requesting that they send eggs. All you need to do is sign it. SimTitle0 left the document at the scribe table in the room to the right of the Throne Room.
★Your Highness, my apologies for interrupting you. But before we journey from the Throne Room, the foreign diplomat from Tredony is requesting that you assist their kingdom in determining a proper course of action in their upcoming battle with the rabid hedgehogs of the North.
★Feelin' good!
★The eggs were to your liking. Now the Judgement Zone awaits for your celebratory First Egg Toss! Your servants have arranged for the eggs to be delivered there ahead of time.Make your way to the Judgement Zone. Don't forget to use the Location Marker if you need guidance.
★Hmm, one day I shall have to seek the spoils from those unknown territories.
★I feel like I have responsibilities that I'm neglecting.  Nothing to worry about though, I'm sure.  Right?
★The personal letter requesting eggs has been added to your inventory. Use the messenger post to send it.The messenger post is outside the Throne Room to the right, at the base of the stairs.
★Lookin' good!
★Spectacular! You are now in fantastic shape for the First Egg Toss. And not a moment too soon! The eggs have been delivered. You will need to personally pick them up at the docks.
★In preparation for the Eggs-travaganza, you should refresh yourself. A bath has been prepared for you upstairs.To view other floors, use the floor navigation buttons above and below the camera control dial, or press Page Up or Page Down. Once you've found the bathtub, left-click on it and choose the "Take Bath" interaction.
★Your Highness! We have just received last night's taxes. I have added the Simoles to your royal fund. It may come in useful if you need to buy something to furnish or decorate your Throne Room.
★The Eggs-travaganza shall be momentous!
★As is tradition, you must congratulate SimTitle1 on a good sparring match by presenting hand-picked flora. First, you'll need to find and pick some wild flowers or other plant life.In the forest, you should see a small, dark-green shrub on the ground. To go to the forest, switch to the Eye of the Watcher camera using the button to the left of the camera control dial. Then use the round yellow Location Marker to find the forest. Right-click on the ground in the forest to zoom in, then left-click the ground and choose "Go Here" to walk there.You can left-click on some bushes to Discover that they harbor collectible foliage. Then you just have to left-click on the bush again to Collect the goods.
★Collect Flora
★As queen, you cannot present yourself to your kingdom with unsightly grime. Take a bath!The bathtub is ready upstairs in the Throne Room. To switch floors, use the floor navigation buttons above and below the camera control dial at the bottom-left of your screen. Alternately, you can press Page Up and Page Down.Once you find the bathtub, left-click on it and choose "Take Bath" from the interaction menu.
★Take a Bath
★Send out the personal letter requesting eggs for the Eggs-travaganza. The messenger post is ideal for sending correspondence to friends, family, and foreign leaders! The messenger post is outside the Throne Room to the right, at the base of the stairs.
★Send the Letter
★SimTitle1 has prepared the personal letter requesting eggs for the Eggs-travaganza. You just have to sign it. The scribe table is a great place to do your paperwork.The scribe table is in the Throne Room, in the room to the right of the Throne. SimTitle1 is often writing documents on it.
★Sign the Letter Requesting Eggs
★The Ceremonial Sword has dulled and needs sharpening. Don't forget to equip it! You can choose to equip it from your inventory. You will also find the option to sharpen the sword by clicking on it in your inventory.
★Sharpen the Ceremonial Sword
★The tactical map should have information regarding the current political landscape. Have a look at it.In the Throne Room, the tactical map is sprawled out across the large round table in the room to the right of the Throne. Like the throne, it has special interactions for use by the Monarch profession.
★View the Political Situation
★A queen generally holds court upon her throne. Seek the throne in the Throne Room and hold court.Remember, you can change floors by using the floor navigation buttons in the camera control dial at the bottom-left of your screen, or just press Page Up and Page Down.
★Hold Court
★SimTitle1 should still be in the stocks, exactly as you left her. Now all you have to do is throw an egg at her, and make sure you connect. Then, as tradition would have it, the kingdom shall be officially established!
★Throw an Egg at the Ceremonial Peasant
★As long as you're at the tactical map, you might as well propose an edict.
★Propose an Edict
★A special day calls for special attention. Take some time to gaze upon yourself through a mirror.There are a couple mirrors upstairs in the Throne Room. Use the floor navigation buttons in the HUD panel at the bottom-left of your screen to switch floors. Alternately, you can press Page Up and Page Down.Once you find a suitable mirror, click on it and choose "Check Self Out" from the interaction menu.
★Check Self Out in Mirror
★The eggs await your keen eye. They can be found aboard the ship at the docks. Click on the ship and choose the proper interaction.Once you are on board, you will spend time in an Outskirt Event. In an Outskirt Event, things happen in a location that you cannot see, but there is always an outcome. Sometimes an Outskirt Event will stop and ask you to make a choice, which will affect the outcome of the event.
★Inspect the Eggs
★The Eggs-travaganza hasn't officially begun until the Monarch has proclaimed it. Read the proclamation to commence the ceremony!"Read Proclamation" is one of the interactions you can choose by left-clicking on your Sim.
★Read Proclamation
★The First Egg Toss requires you to display your ruling prowess through precise and majestic throwing skill. To prepare yourself physically, you should build your strength. You can do this by practicing on the Training Dummy, which you can purchase in Furnish Mode.Click on the Furnish Mode button below. You will find the Training Dummy in the "Professional" category under the "Domestic" function.You'll need to practice for at least 30 minutes.
★Practice on Training Dummy
★Create an Outfit
★You will need to defeat SimTitle2 in a friendly ceremonial sparring match. Click on SimTitle2 and look under the "Monarch..." option to find the "Spar" interaction.If you cannot win the first time, take a moment to regain Focus and resolve negative Buffs.
★SimTitle1 has been defeated in glorious combat! Time to ceremoniously send her to the stocks! Don't worry, it's all part of the Eggs-travaganza. Sending someone to the stocks is a profession-specific interaction for the Monarch. Look under the "Monarch..." option when clicking on SimTitle1 for the "Send to Stocks" interaction.
★Send the Ceremonial Peasant to the Stocks
★Spar with the Ceremonial Peasant
★SimTitle1 is your servant and will be more than happy to prepare a meal for you.Click on SimTitle1 and choose the "Call for Food" interaction.Use the map tag if you need help locating SimTitle1.
★Call for Food
★SimTitle1 had better bring my food quickly; that advisor of mine has a heavy agenda for me today, I fear.
★Wait for Food
★Now, your servants still have another hour of preparations left before your first task for the Eggs-travaganza. Take this time to do whatever you want: look around your castle, speak with some of your subjects, or manage your Responsibilities.At any time during any quest, you can do unrelated things without consequence. However, you will get a negative Buff if you take an extraordinarily long time progressing on a quest task.
★Take Some Time for Yourself
★While you wait for your subjects to prepare for the Eggs-travaganza, you may want to work on your Focus. You can maintain high Focus by staying well-rested, keeping your belly satiated, and engaging in interactions that align with your traits. Focus is also affected by Buffs, so clear out negative Buffs.  High Focus gives you a better chance of succeeding in your tasks and challenges.You can see your current Focus level below.  Keep that Focus Meter above the midpoint and in the green!
★Focus!
★This is where you can be reminded of what you need to do in order to progress in your current quest. In just a moment, you can hover your cursor over here to learn how to proceed with the Eggs-travaganza.
★Quest Guidance
★As the queen, it is nice to spend time in your Throne Room.
★Spend Time in the Throne Room
★Alas, you have failed to hold a memorable Eggs-travaganza. You'll have to try harder next time.
★Huzzah! The Eggs-travaganza is a massive success, and your quest is complete! You have earned rewards for your accomplishment.
★Monarch
★Primary Hero:"  Monarch
★With some quests, you can choose from multiple ways to approach the objective. But the Eggs-travaganza has only one approach, and that is for the Monarch to ceremoniously throw eggs at the Ceremonial Peasant.
★As is tradition, a new kingdom must be initiated with the time-honored Eggs-travaganza. This is the best quest to start with--after all, it costs zero Quest Points (QP)!
★First Quest!
★Armada Ahoy!
★March of the Merchants
★March of the Merchants
★A collection of the 'finest' (and definitely the most fragrant) livestock leavings the village of TownName has to offer.
★"Boom Dust": A highly flammable, highly unstable powder wrought from a mixture of common metal ores and organic waste. Caution: Detonates under great force.
★An official, if not shakily written, document bearing the seal of TownName that requires guards to return to duty.
★A political missive addressed to the leadership of Tredony requesting military support for the siege of TownName.
★A political missive addressed to the leadership of Aarbyville requesting military support for the siege of TownName.
★A healthy supply of Animal Dung
★An experimental Formula for 'Boom Dust'
★Royal Call-to-Arms document
★A diplomatic Request for Foreign Aid
★"Now is not the time to have a breakdown. I'll need to bring the advisor back from the brink... kicking and screaming if I have to."
★"I need to bolster the front lines with fresh recruits."
★"Either impending doom has finally addled the herald's wits, or there might actually be some good news for a welcomed change."
★"All this time wasted tracking down this formula, when I should've been fortifying TownName, better be worth it."
★"These supplies can't get to the front-lines soon enough. Watcher guide the brave courier."
★"I'll do what's necessary to get SimTitle2 some help on the frontlines... even if it means doing trivial errands for off-duty guards."
★"We won't last long if I don't find a way to bolster our security force. Now, where are all the guards?"
★"Who is the overseer and what does  do?"
★"I've done the hard job of acquiring the formula, now it's up to SimTitle1 to make it work."
★"The smell of this 'special ingredient' is unbearable, and yet this is still not the filthiest task I have performed this week."
★"We won that round, but won't be able to hold them off forever. I hope someone has a better idea that actually involves... winning!"
★"Some fabled weapon isn't going to fend off the invaders. We need to throw some fresh bodies in their path. And we need those bodies now!"
★"With guards in short supply, it may come down to valiant peasants defending their homes."
★"With guards in short supply, it may come down to valiant peasants defending their homes."Peasants conscripted: 0 / 2
★"With guards in short supply, it may come down to valiant peasants defending their homes."Peasants conscripted: 1 / 2
★"With guards in short supply, it may come down to valiant peasants defending their homes."Peasants conscripted: 2 / 3
★"The invaders are cutting through my defenders almost faster than I can conscript them."
★"My Lady should be told that the pirate's champion has been bested. If she has any plans, now is the time."
★"That fight was short, but brutal. I'd better see how the guard fared."
★ If what SimTitle1 says is true, I should take care of any responsibilities and personal needs while I can; I doubt the pirates will afford me a free moment when they arrive.
★"If those brutes on the beach were the fodder paving the way for the pirate assault, we're going to have our hands full with the true attack."
★"That attack was far more coordinated than the last. I know how it went with me, but I wonder how the rest of TownName fared?"
★"What plan could end this invasion? We should be concentrating on beefing up TownName's security."
★"What could this long-lost 'weapon' possibly be?"
★"I'm already stretched thin supporting SimTitle4's defense of TownName. What could SimTitle1 require of me?"
★"It's going to be okay..."
★Give Guard Assignment
★"What news could bring you into a war zone?"
★"War?! Are you sure?"
★"Here's the crap you requested."
★"Here's the provisions; get them to our troops safely."
★"I got your formula right here."
★"I was told to deliver this to you."
★ Here&  Now, will you fight?
★"Your kingdom needs you!"
★"Is there any help you can give me for this fight?"
★"What's the situation, my liege?"
★"We won that one, but there'll be more. What's the plan?"
★"We need reinforcements or your weapon won't save anything!"
★"Your kingdom needs you! Will you fight?"
★"How are you holding up?"
★"Get a hold of yourself!"
★"What about all your guards?"
★"I believe I'm as ready as I'll ever be my liege."
★"That wasn't the real attack?!"
★"How fares the rest of the kingdom after that attack?"
★"Can you explain these counter-measures, Highness?"
★"What's this weapon?"
★"That's me. What are these orders?"
★Bring SimTitle1 to her senses
★Give Guard Assignment to the new Recruit
★Question SimTitle1 about the source of her excitement
★Question SimTitle1 further
★Return to SimTitle1 with the formula
★"I have bested their every attempt to break us."
★Hand over package of provisions to SimTitle1
★Return with SimTitle1's request so that she can join the fight
★Find and rally more guards to defend TownName
★Hand over the weapon formula to SimTitle1
★Hand over dung supply to SimTitle1
★Find out the situation from SimTitle1
★Confer with SimTitle1
★Demand reinforcements from SimTitle1
★Recruit a third peasant to defend TownName
★Recruit peasants to reinforce the Guard
★Report the victory to SimTitle1
★Check on SimTitle1
★Return to SimTitle1 when fully prepared for the attack
★Ask SimTitle1 about preparing for the true attack
★Ask for battle report from SimTitle1
★Discuss 'counter-measures' with SimTitle1
★Ask SimTitle1 about the "weapon"
★Ask SimTitle1 about the orders
★"They won't take TownName without a fight! To the beach!"
★"A personal challenge from the infamous and ruthless pirate champion? We must be truly thwarting their attack for them to risk so much."
★"Another beach assault. Thank the Watcher these pirates are predictable."
★"Trying a new tactic... the two-pronged attack. Bet they didn't count on me being in the front gate welcome committee!"
★"After all the beatings I've taken in this conflict so far, it'll be nice to turn the tables on one of them. Information would also be nice."
★"I hope those recruits have been using the time to train wisely. 'Cause like it or not, they're getting sent into the fray!"
★"Training has gone on long enough, I need more men on the frontlines, so ready or not, recruit, here I come."
★"Before I join in on some good ol' fashioned panic, I want to understand exactly what TownName is facing."
★"I fear what I may discover when I reach the source of the uproar..."
★Head quickly to the Beach to repel the invaders
★Travel to the Beach to Battle SimTitle0
★Return home quickly to "question" the prisoner
★Report back to the throne room
★Check on the conscripts' training
★Check on the third recruit's training
★Head straight to the Throne Room for a briefing on the situation
★Investigate the commotion at the Judgement Pit
★"I don't trust SimTitle1 or even Tredony to get us out of this mess alive. So that just leaves me to discover the formula."Time to Research: String0 / 2 h
★"I don't trust SimTitle1 or even Aarbyville to get us out of this mess alive. So that just leaves me to discover the formula."Time to Research: String0 / 1.5 h
★Check up on their training before giving them orders.
★Conscript one more peasant to join them.
★Now that SimTitle0 has two recruits, what will she do?
★Head to the Beach to repel the invaders
★Fend off the attackers at the Front Gates
★Where will SimTitle0 join the fight?
★Reinforce SimTitle1 on the beach
★Guard SimTitle2's laborers in the Town Square
★Where will SimTitle0 station the first conscript?
★Post the recruit at the Front Gate as backup
★Where will SimTitle0 station the second conscript?
★Where will SimTitle0 post the third conscript?
★Conduct a thorough search of the Archives for siege weapons
★Write Tredony requesting aid
★Write Aarbyville requesting aid
★How will SimTitle0 go about obtaining "the weapon"?
★Despite SimTitle0's best efforts, the combined might of the pirate armada broke on TownName's shores like a vengeful wave. When the enemies finally receded with the tide, the kingdom was broken, battered and reeling from the siege. The war was far from over, but it would be a long time before TownName could re-enter the conflict.
★The siege of TownName was a fierce and bloody affair. The might of the pirate armada broke against the kingdom's outnumbered defenders, in wave after brutal wave.However, amidst the carnage, a champion arose to rally the guard, and almost single-handedly repel the seemingly endless tide of cutthroats which Aarbyville threw into the fray.In the end, the blockade was broken and the pirates left reeling. All looked in awe at SimTitle0, the indomitable hero of the siege.
★Allegiance:"  Merchants-------------------------------------Primary Hero:"  Knight"  Spy-------------------------------------Supporting Cast:"  Monarch
★Conscript SimFirstName0
★...Ah, thank you SimTitle0, that is a good start.Here's the royal call-to-arms. I don't think we have time to send this out by bird, so you'll have to go show this to as many off-duty guards as you can, to reinforce SimTitle1.While you take care of that, I'll get to the bottom of this "cask issue."
★I will quickly scribe a royal call-to-arms for you to gather the guard.I'm still feeling a bit shaky; while I write up the missive, can you do me a favor SimTitle0? Would you bring me a drink from the cask? I have a feeling I'm not going to stand being sober when we're eventually overrun.
★...Okay? Okay?! Nothing is going to be okay... What does that even mean?!The end is nigh! TownName is through. If this were a game, it would be... over, ma'am! I mean, we're in some pretty dung now!Speaking of which, I should... uh... take a bath.
★*gasp* Wha? ...where? ...Thanks SimTitle0, I needed that... Wait, SimTitle1 has left to fight the invaders herself?! We must rally the guard!
★Our scouts have just reported that there's a small raiding party nearing our shore! Most of my guards are off-duty and need to be rallied to defend TownName, but SimTitle1 lost it after hearing of the attack.There's no time to waste. I will head to the beach and fend these invaders off. Please, SimTitle0, see if you can do anything to bring my advisor to her senses, and provide me some support!
★Allegiance:"  Pirates-------------------------------------Primary Hero:"  Physician"  Blacksmith"  Peteran Priest-------------------------------------Supporting Cast:"  Monarch
★The Overseer and all his laborers have been lost to pirate attacks!Without them working on a weapon to end the siege, TownName had no hope to defend against the endless onslaught.
★The invasion of the Beach was barely repelled, yet the guard there continues to watch for the next attack.
★Invaders at the Front Gates were beaten back, and the area remains secured by the guard.
★A worker fell to an invader's blade, leaving 3 left to support SimTitle1.
★The ill-prepared attackers were no match for a well-defended beachhead. Guards remain on the scene, prepared to meet the next wave.
★Two workers fell before the attackers could be subdued. The remaining two workers and SimTitle1 are continuing to build SimTitle2's weapon.
★WHOA! You startled me, SimTitle0. Apologies, I haven't been myself since... well... So, SimTitle1 sent you here to help us obtain a weapon against the pirates? All I know is that there's something the ancients called "Boom Dust" and that it could level entire towns.
★...I couldn't make any sense of the formula in our archives, although my focus hasn't been the same since the invasion.  Maybe you'd have better luck.There's also rumors that Tredony has been researching this substance for their own use against the pirates, but I doubt they'd willingly hand it over.
★...I couldn't make any sense of the formula in our archives, although my focus hasn't been the same since the invasion.  Maybe you'd have better luck.There's also rumors that Aarbyville has been researching this substance for their own use against the merchants, but I doubt they'd willingly hand it over.
★SimTitle0! Not a moment too soon.This vermin here thinks they can just walk up onto our beach...Well, there's at least one less that's walking off it.Come SimFirstName0, and let's show the rest of them the true might of TownName!
★Keep coming, mongrels, and I'll continue to beat you back into the waves!
★To the beach with you, recruit.And don't give them an inch!
★I'm sending you into the thick of it! Better grab your trunks, because you're headed to the beach... That's a joke, scrub. I'd better not see you splashing around in anything but our enemies' blood!
★But forget that... while coming to find you, I saw that SimTitle0 had managed to capture one of those slippery eels! She was taking the prisoner to your quarters for questioning, and asked that I tell you to join them immediately!Who knows, you may be able to extract valuable information that could turn the tide of this invasion in our favor.
★Glad I am to see you still amongst us, SimTitle0. I feared the worst after what happened in the Town Square...I am supposed to bring you a warning from SimTitle1; after that assault, all of our laborers have been slain. Only SimTitle2 remains to work on the weapon.  And with  go our chances for victory...
★Glad I am to see you still amongst us, SimTitle0.I am supposed to bring you a commendation from SimTitle1 on "...continuing to ensure our laborers are protected from harm."
★I can't take no more! Wit' yer big, nasty rats, n' weird boxes. I tell ye' what I know, just let me loose. I won't be comin' back, I swears it....When I were gettin' ready to launch, I be hearin talk o' a hidden way into TownName, through some sea caves that lead to the heart o' yer kingdom. Suppose to be sneakin' in before the next attack.
★Our pre-emptive strike on the cave intruders bloodied the pirates' noses a bit. Now, maybe they'll think twice before attempting another sneak attack.
★The recipe for "Spirit Cleanser" requires: blessed water, which I can get from the town well, two seeds found in almost any plant, and ancient powder.According to the archives, ancient powder is often gotten from treasure hunting or by those lucky enough to survive a trip into the Pit of Judgement.
★Just lemme at those filthy kelp-lickers!
★I get my own sword for this, right?
★And here I was, just a few days ago, looking for some more excitement in my life.Guess I should be careful what I wish for, eh?
★You bit me, you bloody beast? Excellent!You might just be ready enough to sink those choppers into some pirate meat! & Hungry, fella?
★Time is up maggot! You'd better be ready to fight.And when I say fight, I mean it. These pirates are dirty, so I am going to test you the old fashioned way, with a weapon-less brawl!If you can scrap with me, you should be able to bite and slap the invaders silly.
★You fight like a cornered dire chinchilla. That's the kind of crazy I like to see.Congratulations, you've passed basic training. Now get out there and slash some swashbucklers!
★Decently fought, recruit. A bit more screaming, a lot more spitting, and you'll do fine.Now, are you ready to knock some eye-patched heads?
★Look alive, maggots! Your moment of glory is at hand.But before I let you go gut some pirates, I need to make sure you're ready for battle.
★Good to have you aboard...Now, get to training on the double, recruit!I will be along soon with your orders.
★You sure do, a real pointy one. Now make with the training! I said now, maggot!...Sorry about that maggot comment, I just get a bit carried away with this tough love  stuff. I'll be by soon to check on your progress, worm.
★That's what I do: grant plebes' wishes! Actually, I don't... I turn lumps of mud like you into rabid stabbing machines.Let's start now shall we? Lesson one: GO TRAIN!
★What is SimTitle0 doing here? I know her to be no fan of violence... and she appears oddly excited.I should take a moment to find out why.
★What is SimTitle0 doing here? I know her to be no fan of violence... and she appears oddly excited.I should take a moment to find out why... just as soon as my head stops ringing.
★Yes, that dung should do... well... nicely, for lack of a better term.Thanks SimTitle0... Now, don't you have better things to do than lounge around here? There IS a war going on after all, so get back out there and let my team and I get back to our work. We'll know in a few hours if your formula is successful.
★As SimTitle0 fell to the ground, the last image she saw was of her attacker heading off towards the heart of TownName, still brandishing a now-bloody blade.
★Putting down the quill, SimFirstName0 quickly reviewed her request for foreign assistance:"To the Tredonian Guild Consortium,TownName faces its darkest hour. For our support of your nation, we are now besieged by a pirate armada. We solicit your aid in defeating our common foe, by any means necessary. Staunchly, SimTitle0"
★Putting down the quill, SimFirstName0 quickly reviewed her request for foreign assistance:"To the Aarbyvillian Tribunal, TownName faces its darkest hour. For our support of your nation, we are now besieged by a guild army. We solicit your aid in defeating our common foe, by any means necessary. Urgently, SimTitle0"
★Thank you, SimTitle0, for providing this. My workers were just about out of preparations to do...Wait a second, this formula calls for 1 part Phosphorus ore mixed with 2 parts animal dung?! I don't have access to that!I must ask that you visit a farmer friend of mine in the village and return to us with some guano.
★Yes, that looks like it would work. How could I have missed that?No matter, don't give this to me! Hurry and tell SimTitle1 what you've discovered.
★An unfamiliar falcon soared towards SimTitle0 bearing a missive, which read:"Dear Madam,We understand you have yourself a pirate infestation. You've earned our condolences, but not our surprise. We've been fighting off those parasites for some time. And as an enemy of our enemy, we will aid you with this formula our alchemy guild has been working on. May it wipe those filthy pirates from the face of the sea!- ADM. H. Mandrake"
★An unfamiliar parrot soared towards SimFirstName0 bearing a missive, which read:"SimTitle0,So you got yourself a merchant problem? You've got our pity, but not our surprise. We've been fighting them for some time. As an enemy of our enemy, we're sending our Boom-Dust' formula.Use it well, an' blast those dandies back to the dark ages.- SimTitle1"
★Quit yer' yappin, and get to stabbin', land lubber! *growl*
★I want everyone to stay out of this fight. This is between me and this grog-swilling dog!I will end this siege when I end you.
★A vicious, flea-ridden parrot flew directly towards SimTitle0 bearing a barely legible note: Champion o' TownName.Ye may have beat off me raiders, though they wer' mostly drunken fools. An' ye' stopped the attack from the caves. But don't go celebratin' yet, fer I'm a comin' to gut ye' me'self! Meet me on the beach, if ye' got the stones.- the Shiv"
★Your under-handed tactics won't work here. TownName is ready for you and so am I!
★I'm sending you to the front gate. It may not sound like the most exciting post, but your mission is critical: Keep watch on the Town Square from afar and be ready to jump into the fray at a moment's notice. Now, go!
★I need the Front Gate better defended!  And guess who my lucky defender is? That's right... No unauthorized entrance into TownName. If you see anyone with an eye patch, talking bird or even smelling of salt, I expect that blade to give them a piece of your mind, or better yet, a piece of theirs! Ha!
★That scum was nothing I couldn't handle... although I would probably have been in a pretty bad spot facing off against all three of them if you hadn't shown up, SimTitle0. So thanks.I'll stay here and keep watch for any more incoming attacks. You should get back to SimTitle1, while you can, and figure out a way out of this mess...
★I'd just get in your way if I joined the fight...But I can offer you a sword that the Tredonian Guild-Lord had crafted for me, as a show of allegiance. Wield it well, SimTitle0!
★Looking up from her work, SimTitle0 felt a sudden tension in the air and heard a muted uproar drifting from the direction of the judgement pit. Given the recent troubles and talk of open war-fare, SimTitle0 forgot all about her mundane tasks and hurried towards the commotion with a growing sense of unease.
★Another day in TownName found SimTitle0 with a rare moment of freedom from tasks.Taking advantage of the spare time, SimFirstName0 turned her attention to tending to her equipment, failing to notice the unusual stillness that had crept over the kingdom.
★A falcon swooped recklessly from the sky towards SimTitle0, who quickly read the message it bared:"Come quickly, SimFirstName0. I see another row-boat full of pirates nearing the beach, and I may not be able to hold them off without help!- SimTitle2"
★INVADERS AT THE GATES!Our walls have been breached! Pirates are invading from the village!Come quick, and defend TownName!
★INVADERS HAVE REACHED TownName!Our defenses have been breached! Guild soldiers are invading from the forest!
★THE ENEMY APPROACHES! In a few hours' time the pirates will attack again! You have been warned.
★A royal carrier pigeon delivered a missive to SimTitle0:"The pirates have returned. Another boatload rides in on the tide, while a second force is marching up from the village. SimTitle0, you must stop them before they can breach the heart of our kingdom!SimTitle1"
★Well, isn't this my lucky day?While all those soldiers are busy hackin' at each other in the forest, I can slip into TownName and find me an easy mark for some good ole lootin' an' pillagin'!Gimme all you got an' you won't get hurt... much.
★Well, I've definitely had better days, SimTitle0...It looks as if neutrality in this conflict is no longer possible; TownName is being invaded for our support of Tredony.Damn, dirty pirates!
★My scouts just reported that there's a small raiding party nearing our shore! I've sent SimTitle1, which is all I can spare right now and I'm afraid it's not nearly enough.Please, SimFirstName0, join her on the beach and fend off this initial assault, while I attempt to devise a plan.
★Well done, SimTitle0!I got word from SimTitle1 of your victory on the beach. I also know that those invaders were just a vanguard of common brutes; the true force of Aarbyville is still on its way.Which means there's much more fighting to come, and little time to waste preparing for it.
★A regal-looking falcon delivered a letter which read:"SimTitle0,I attempted to reach SimTitle1, but she has not responded. We have repelled the first wave of the invaders, but SimTitle2 has been injured. Where are the rest of my guards? I give us six hours until the next attack.SimTitle3"
★If my scouts are correct, the true pirate force is positioning just over the horizon and will be arriving on our shores soon after. That gives us little time to prepare. I'll do what I can to stall their assault, but we don't have long.SimTitle0, do what you can now to prepare for the fight of your life.
★Not a moment too soon! I sent sorties of my own to delay the armada, but the latest report gave us six hours until the pirates reach TownName. While you prepared, I had SimTitle1 research naval warfare. She discovered references to a powerful weapon that may be our only hope. Please SimTitle0, provide her any assistance you can.
★The provision request calls for some sort of holy water  to bolster our troops' flagging wills. I know of a Spirit Cleanser  made by Peteran Monks that might do the trick, but I'll have to research the recipe.
★Battle provisions are needed by our troops to stay in the fight against the guild army.Now a crafting request is something I'm more suited to.
★The Beach front sustained heavy losses in the last attack. No guards remain.
★The Front Gate was hit hard in the last assault, and is currently undefended.
★No workers were lost at the Town Square, and building continues unhindered.
★WHOA! You startled me, SimTitle0. Apologies, I haven't been myself since... well... So, SimTitle1 sent you here to help us obtain a weapon against the merchants? All I know is that there's something the ancients called "Boom Dust" and that it could level entire towns.
★Fly swiftly, little feathered friend!The plea for aid and the fate of the formula are out of my hands now.Better turn my attention to other tasks while I await a reply.
★It comes down to this, so I had best make sure I'm focused and at my fighting best. I don't think I'll get a second chance to put SimTitle1 down.While I relish the chance to end this siege, I wish it wasn't all on me to save TownName. I may be the better fighter, but with her resources, SimTitle0 could make this a more even contest.
★With the Aarbyvillian Armada on our doorstep, there's too much to do and no time to do it in.I know SimTitle0 thinks some fabled weapon will save us, but in my mind recruiting defenders is the only thing that will keep TownName from being overrun.
★Ah good, you've made it in time, SimTitle0. I got a lucky strike with the flat of my blade on this one. Couldn't think of where else to go, so I came here.I do hope you have the means to get this rat to talk. WAKE UP, RAT!
★I'll get these delivered to the staging area in the forest clearing straight away, SimTitle0.
★Thanks, SimTitle1. I'll get right on this supply order.
★There... the requested battle provisions have been made!Now to hand them off to SimTitle0, who has the dubious honor of delivering them into the midst of the siege.
★I don't like your tone, SimFirstName0, but I do see your point. We ARE short on guards...Our number one priority is the weapon. However, if you think you can train up some conscripts quickly enough, we'll need all the help we can get defending the laborers I've ordered to begin construction at the Town Square.
★RUN, YOU SPINELESS CUR!...Okay, that one hurt a little, but I've had worse. Yet, I doubt I'd be standing here now if you hadn't shown up, SimTitle0. Thanks.I'll stay here and keep watch for any more incoming attacks. You should get back to SimTitle1 while you can, and figure out a way out of this mess.
★Incredible, SimTitle0, simply incredible. You almost single-handedly repelled the invading pirate armada, and felled their most infamous warrior! Now is the time to strike, while they are reeling! I will let SimTitle1 know to launch our countermeasures.For now, SimTitle0, you've earned my undying respect and, better still, a good night's rest.
★Get to the Town Square on the double! The only way to those workers is over your dead body, got it?!
★You drew the most important assignment of all: protecting our workers in the Town Square.The last guard who got this task failed horribly and met a gruesome death. I expect better from you, or you'll be on boot polishing  duty.... Yes, while dead!
★WE'RE UNDER ATTACK! TownName is under attack!Reports of a massive fleet from Aarbyville just over the horizon, closing on TownName quickly. Any able-bodied citizens should report to the Throne Room immediately for orders.Prepare yourselves! War is coming!
★WE'RE UNDER ATTACK! TownName is under attack!Reports of a massive army from Tredony just over the horizon, closing on TownName quickly. Any able-bodied citizens should report to the Throne Room immediately for orders.
★Yeah, I'm pretty damn sure! Take a look for yourself, those ships out in the water aren't here on a pleasure cruise.This just in from the Keep...SimTitle2 was quoted as saying, "We're all gonna die!" While SimTitle1's response was, "Well, we messed that up good."
★SimTitle0, glad to see you're in one piece. That last attack was indeed fierce.It does not look good, but information is still coming in from around TownName. SimTitle1 is managing those and compiling a full Battle Report at the Tactical Map. Check there to plan our defenses. We have about four hours before we can expect the next wave.
★Piecing together various accounts, I believe I have uncovered a formula for this "Boom Dust".I sure hope it works, because I won't be able to get those precious hours back that I spent researching.
★Looks like the latest recruit is as ready as he'll ever be. I'm just not sure where to send him.I need to check the battle report first.
★I'm looking for SimTitle0.SimTitle1 sent me to deliver these orders and assigned me to assist her with the war effort.
★"My art is the craft of war."
★"I shall not let my kingdom fall!"
★"Watcher, let me protect my people."
★"In war, there are no winners, only wounded."
★"If I can win against the pirates' prized fighter, I may have a chance to break the siege of TownName."
★Defeat SimTitle1 in a sword fight
★SimTitle0 is not focused enough to collect crap!
★SimTitle0 must be more focused to write a well-phrased request for a weapon formula from a warring foreign nation.
★"I need to keep apprised of how our defenses held up after that last attack, so I can better prepare for the next wave."
★"Only in TownName would I be out in the village collecting crap while the kingdom is at war."
★"Those tricksy grog-swillers, trying to sneak into TownName. I'll just have to beat them to the punch."
★"The sooner I send this plea to Tredony, the quicker we get aid (if we get any at all)."
★"The sooner I send this plea to Aarbyville, the quicker we get aid (if we get any at all)."
★"Best tend to my gear while I have a moment of peace."
★"Best tidy up my workplace while I have a moment of peace."
★"I don't have time for scholarly research. Besides, Tredony owes us."
★"I don't have time for scholarly research. Besides, Aarbyville owes us."
★Check Battle Report at the Tactical Map
★Collect Animal Dung at a Village Farm
★Reconnoiter the Cave for any incoming pirate attacks
★Send the Plea for aid to Foreign Allies at a messenger post
★Sharpen a sword
★Sweep up around work lot
★Sweep Up around the Monastery
★Sweep Up around the Clinic
★Sweep Up around the Smithy
★Scribe a Plea to Foreign Allies requesting help with weapon
★"Fools! Try to invade my kingdom, will you?! Let's see what my sword has to say about that..."
★Win a Duel against an invading pirate
★"We don't have time for full combat training, but if they can last through a sparring match against me, they're ready for the front lines."
★"There's no time for proper combat training, but as long as they hold their own against a dummy they're headed for the front lines."Time to train: String0 / 30 m
★Test a Conscript in a Sparring match
★Train the next Conscript on a Combat Dummy
★"Not only will a fracas test the conscript's mettle, but it gives me a chance to hone my unarmed combat skills. Also, it's just plain fun!"
★Test the third recruit in a Brawl
★"I suppose a drunken advisor is better than an insane one."
★"Gimme all you got!"
★Serve SimTitle1 a drink from the cask
★Interrogate SimTitle1 in the chair for strategic information
★"Come get some!"
★"Pirate, I'm gonna come at you like a wild chinchilla!"
★Defeat pirate invader in a sword duel
★"It's only a matter of time until the next wave of invaders reaches TownName."Time until next attack: String0
★Await the next attack
★Thwarted by TownName's support of Tredony, Aarbyville finally turned it's vengeance upon the kingdom, summoning a mighty armada to lay waste to the interfering nation.As bloodthirsty pirates rolled in with the tide, TownName's stalwart defenders had to repel the invaders long enough to devise a plan to end the siege before it was too late.
★A bouquet of Wildflowers
★A potent little elixir guaranteed to sober up even the drunkest sods.
★A small sample of experimental explosives; (hopefully) enough to demolish a cave passage while sparing the rest of the kingdom.
★This large and lively specimen pulled fresh from the water should be able to keep a hungry family fed for a day or so, if prepared properly.
★A scroll affixed with the royal seal from the Overseer detailing critical combat-support requests.
★A parcel containing freshly crafted provisions to supply TownName's soldiers fighting the Tredonian siege.
★Nothing like a serving of cool, clear water from the well to counteract the effect of a cask drinking binge.
★A handful of fresh flowers to decorate a loved one's grave in remembrance.
★A vial of "Drunk-Me-Not"
★A horn of Boom-Dust powder
★A sizeable Rainbow Trout
★Wartime Orders
★A package of Battle Provisions
★A Draught of Well Water
★A bouquet of Wildflowers
★"The passage into TownName has been sealed and the merchants got a taste of our weapon in action. That and SimTitle1's resistance may be enough to end this siege."
★"The invasion hit a bit too close to home. But how did our defense hold up against the merchants' main assault?"
★"That weapon formula best be working, because I got need for an explosion and I needs it now!"
★"How fares the kingdom defense?"
★"I need 'Boom-Dust' to seal the cave!"
★Check in with SimTitle1
★Request a sample of Boom-Dust from SimTitle1
★Check on the kingdom defenders at the Forest Clearing
★"The archives should contain the recipe for Spirit Cleanser that I can craft to bolster our troops."Time to research recipe: String0 / 15m
★Research Spirit Cleanser at an Archives
★"Our brave troops are putting their lives on the line to defend the kingdom, and I'll see that they have everything they need to stop this siege."
★"Apparently the village shoppe carries the cure for drunkenness, which is a bit hard to believe if you've ever been to the Inn there. If only I could craft it myself, I'd make a fortune."
★Prepare 2 vials of Spirit Cleanser on a Fireplace
★Craft 2 Moderate Health Salves to supply the soldiers of TownName
★Forge 2 Longswords to supply the soldiers of TownName
★Obtain a bottle of Drunk-Me-Not for SimTitle2
★"There are several bushes nearby that I should be able to pick enough to provide a respectable offering."
★"I don't begrudge the soldier's concern for her family, but I do resent her 'ability' to catch a single trout. I mean, those things are everywhere."
★Gather 5 Wildflowers for SimTitle2 to lay on a grave
★Catch a Rainbow Trout for SimTitle2 to provide for her family
★Off-Duty Soldier SimFirstName0
★Soldier SimFirstName0
★A deafening boom sounded from deep underground, violently shaking the foundations of TownName.SimTitle0 stumbled out the cave just ahead of the gush of flames and smoke.
★The invasion hit a bit too close to home. I wonder how SimTitle0 and our defenders held up against the merchants' main attack from the forest.
★The battle in the forest against the Tredonian forces was a brutal affair. But thanks to your heroic efforts to rally and support our defenders, we managed to repel the invaders and break the siege before they could overrun TownName.I, along with the rest of the kingdom, am in your debt, SimTitle0
★The Tredonians are attacking TownName?! I should be there defending the kingdom alongside my Lady& But, I promised to bring some fresh trout to my family in town and haven't had a single bite all day. Maybe you'll have better luck. Get me a fish; I can join SimTitle1 straightaway knowing my family is provided for.
★Merchants? Coming? Here?! *hic* I'll stab their stupid faces off& Just as soon as I sober up. *belch* I may've had a few ales; some wine&  also royale crowne is delicious. I'd planned to enjoy my day off, but now TownName needs me and I can't hold myself up, let alone a sword.Need 'Drunk-Me-Not'... From the village... Hurry. *hic*
★The merchants are marching on TownName?! I can't focus on that, as much as I should...My sister passed from a plague and this is the first chance I've had to mourn her, but I forgot to bring something to adorn her grave.If you can bring me some of her favorite flowers, I can go to battle knowing her memory has been honored.
★Thank you for your help, SimTitle0. Now that's taken care of, I'll head to the front-lines without distraction.Merchants, beware!
★Ahhh... That's some good tonic. *hic*Since I'm not seeing two of you anymore, SimTitle0, I think I can join the fight.
★Now that I've gathered SimTitle0's request, I should return it to her so they can join SimTitle1 defending TownName against the guild scourge.
★How a gulp of this stuff is suppose to counteract a day's worth of boozing is beyond me. But if it's enough to get the soldier to the front-lines, that's one more defender than we have now.
★There's a few more guards to reinforce my Lady's defense at the forest clearing. I just hope that's enough.No time to worry over that while there so many other tasks to attend to.
★SimTitle0... *pant* The merchants... they're coming... THROUGH THE CAVES!*gasp* I heard 'em while mining ore for our laborers in Town Square. You gotta find some way to stop them or we're through!Maybe SimTitle1 can lend you some o' that special powder  just finished... But please hurry!
★Our scouts have just reported that there's a small vanguard nearing the forest clearing. Most of my soldiers are off-duty and need to be rallied to defend TownName, but SimTitle1 lost it after hearing of the attack.There's no time to waste. I will head to the clearing and fend these invaders off. Please, SimTitle0, see if you can do anything to bring my advisor to her senses, and provide me some support!
★Normally, I wouldn't hand this out since it hasn't been fully tested yet...However, it doesn't sound like we have that kind of time. So here. Just be careful handling it and be long gone when it decides to go off, if you can help it.
★Oh... the Devastation...The forces of TownName made a valiant stand here against overwhelming odds.
★You must act swiftly SimTitle0, or all we've done here to protect TownName will be for naught!Go and stop this surprise attack in the caves. I'll remain here to defend against any further frontal assaults.
★Despite SimTitle0's best efforts, the combined might of the merchant-guilds' armies battered TownName's walls like a vengeful storm. When the enemies finally receded back into the forest, the kingdom was broken, battered and reeling from the siege.The war was far from over, but it would be a long time before TownName could re-enter the conflict.
★The siege of TownName was a fierce and bloody affair. The might of the guild armies battered the outnumbered defenders, in an endless parade of violence.However, amidst the carnage, an unlikely champion arose to rally the kingdom against the seemingly endless hordes of soldiers that Tredony threw into the fray.In the end, the blockade was broken and the merchants left reeling. All looked in awe at SimTitle0, the unsung hero of the siege.
★Well, I've definitely had better days, SimTitle0... It looks as if neutrality in this conflict is no longer possible; TownName is being invaded for our support of Aarbyville.Blasted, greedy merchants!
★... Who? The guards posted here and around TownName?They're actually just for show. Don't tell them I said so, but I wouldn't trust them to fight off an army of battle-hardened troops from Tredony.I need soldiers on the front-lines or we won't last long.
★Yeah, I'm pretty damn sure! Take a look for yourself, that smoke above the forest isn't from holiday barbeques.This just in from the Keep...SimTitle2 was quoted as saying, "We're all gonna die!" While SimTitle1's response was, "Well, we messed that up good."
★A now familiar bird alighted near SimTitle0 with a missive:"The Tredonians are massing on our border; only the dense forest and our brave skirmishers prevent a full-fledged assault. I will continue to defy them, but we should be prepared for the worst. I've tasked SimTitle1 and some laborers to devise a weapon that may give us the edge, should the guild army breach our defense. Can you please visit the Town Square and assist their efforts in any way possible?SimTitle2"
★Performing a successful reconnaissance of the cave requires more focus than SimTitle0 currently has.
★"
★"This must be an urgent request for SimTitle1 to send this from the front and SimTitle2 to place one of  laborers at my disposal."
★"Just me and a pinch of explosives against a open tunnel and an army of guild mercenaries... I like my odds!"
★Draw water from the Town Well
★Read Scroll of Wartime Orders (self-interaction)
★Reconnoiter the Cave for the passage to demolish
★"I may not be a warrior worthy of fighting at the fore, but I'll be damned if I sit back while thieving scum try to invade my home!"
★Brawl with the invading Ruffian
★Thwarted by TownName's support of Aarbyville, the Tredonian elite finally turned their wrath upon the kingdom, summoning a massive guild army to level the interfering nation.As foreign legions spilled from the burning forest, TownName's stalwart heroes had to repel the invaders long enough to devise a plan to end the siege before it was too late.
★The growing conflict between Tredony and Aarbyville had escalated into an all out war, and TownName was caught right in the middle. Allying itself with one faction brought the wrath of its enemy down upon the kingdom. Could the siege be broken before TownName was?
★Under Siege
★Continue Preparing Spirit Cleanser
★Prepare Spirit Cleanser
★Death by Poison
★Poisonous Poison
★Okay! I have the poison. The Monarch loves sparring so it should be easy enough to challenge them to a "friendly" duel. One little knick and this poison will seep right in!
★To dethrone the Monarch, I'll need poison. The Spy has plenty, but it may be tricky convincing them to help. Luckily, they have a bit of a crush on me!
★Challenge Monarch to DuelMy blade is now coated with poison. I just need to knick the Monarch to finish the job.
★Kiss the Spy Convince the Spy to give you the needed poison. A little kiss should butter them up nicely!
★Perfect! I scratched SimFirstName0 slightly. The poison is racing to her heart right now! I can see how woozy SimFirstName0 is becoming. That was easier than I thought!
★There are many ways to dispose of a rotten Monarch! The rule of SimFirstName0 must end.
★Usurp the Throne
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★An exceptional, well-fed fresh-water leech. Bad for stews, but good for remedies.
★A pouch containing the 300 gold required to purchase the location of the "Wonder Pearl."
★A curative ointment specially crafted to mend the cuts and bruises routinely received in combat.
★The key to start a malfunctioning battle golem acquired from a grateful mercenary company.
★An official and very profitable bond granting the bearer a season of security work. Requires signature to be validated.
★This official writ of property entitles the signing party full legal ownership of a small isle on the Simmedian Sea.
★"Looking to trade an Ornate, Feathered Quill. Great condition, exotic plumage. Seeking unique items of comparable value. All offers considered at the Marketplace."
★A cool and refreshing liquid that only a hole in the ground can provide.
★A seemingly ordinary, yet large clam shell. Held up close to the ear, a faint humming can be heard accompanied by a tingling feeling of power.
★Pirate Payoff
★A freshly-made Combat Salve
★Golem Ignition Key
★An Exclusive Guard Contract with Crafthole
★A Deed of Land Ownership
★Trade Advertisement for the Ornate Quill
★A draught of Well Water
★A Clam shell holding the Wonder Pearl
★Swollen Leech
★Distilled from one of the more potent native plants by the local herbalist; this noxious liquid has many apparent uses.
★A tuft of this fresh herb on the end of a lure is apparently irresistible to pond fish.
★A towering captain's shield, battered with dents and scrapes. The emblem of the Kingdom still remains etched on its worn surface.
★A lively little vampiric specimen recently pulled from the pond and traded for a blade of grassweed.
★A case-less collection of metal picks and files. Useful for working with small mechanisms or meticulous dental care.
★A regal writing implement, favored by the Royal Scribe, and made from the pinions of an exotic Libor bird.
★The torn piece of parchment that appeared suddenly in an empty pocket, requesting a secret meeting by the front gate.
★A well-used piece of jewelry showing the royal seal of TownName beneath a layer of wax.
★The contents of the pouch given by the Smith are unknown, but whatever's inside is heavy, and important enough for a covert delivery.
★A well-worn training blade made from hard wood; the most deadly aspect of this weapon is the splinters.
★A small vial of Belladonna Extract
★A blade of Grassweed
★A used Shield of the Watch
★A particularly robust fresh-water Leech
★Incomplete Lock-pick Set
★Ornate Scribe's Quill
★A Mysterious Note
★An official-looking Signet Ring
★A special order from the Blacksmith
★A wooden Practice Sword
★"I'm not taking the fall for that pirate's crimes! I should have known acquiring that ring was far too easy..."
★"I've been so focused on proving my rival wrong, I haven't given any thought to what I will do with my prize, once the challenge was won."
★"SimTitle2 can handle the cleaning here, while I follow up on these possible trading opportunities."
★"I hope that 'Collector' is interested in this old musty book, because I don't know who else would be."
★"After that boasting, I'm sure she can afford more than just a guard contract, especially if I imply that I have TownName's law on my side."
★"An exclusive guard contract for this old book...now I'm getting somewhere."
★"While she's not the best merchant I've seen, SimTitle1 does seem to have a wealth of helpful information."
★"Now that this trade with the healer is almost complete, I need to find someone interested in the salve I'm going to have."
★"How do I get this machine to make the trip through the forest?"
★"This may be my big break to get something those pirates would be willing to part with their treasure for."
★"My only lead is that mercenary leader by the gates. Hope she has something to trade for this contract."
★"What else can this scallywag possibly want of me? My reputation, time, and freedom have already become forfeit!"
★"Winning the challenge was good, but I can use the Pearl for greater things, like making peace with my rival... or extorting a small fortune from her."
★"Time to make a trek over to the Clinic and see if our local healer has any interest in this serum."
★"The Wonder Pearl served its purpose in humbling SimTitle2.  Maybe my pirate contact would be willing to return it to its previous owners."
★"Obtaining the Pearl to show up that fool SimFirstName2 was good, but I can still use it to improve relations with the pirates, or try to make a tidy profit from the deal."
★"I know of one pirate I can ask...the question is will he be willing to help?"
★"I know of one pirate I can ask...the question is will he be willing to help?"
★"I know of one pirate who owes me a favor that I can ask about acquiring the Pearl."
★"I know of one pirate I can ask...the question is will he be willing to help after our history?"
★"She sure seems eager to acquire this quill, but for what in return?"
★"Alright, let's see what this construct can do. Where's that keyhole?"
★"A feather for an ancient religious text? I doubt I'll find a better exchange."
★"Thought you'd like to know the Pearl is mine."
★"I have a rare religious tome you might enjoy."
★"I'll need more in return or there may be legal complications."
★"The tome is yours for that guard contract."
★"Can you tell me where I might find that 'Collector?'"
★"Here's the well water you requested."
★"Golem, travel with me through the forest."
★"Do you happen to have any beach property?"
★"I may have a job opportunity for you."
★"What now?"
★ In the spirit of friendship, it's yours for ｧ700.
★ I've waited a long time for this... ｧ3,000!
★"Can I interest you in some Belladonna Extract?"
★ I'd like to return the Pearl to the pirates.
★ In the spirit of friendship, I'll take ｧ500.
★ I can accept no less than ｧ1,200 for it.
★"I offer a new home in exchange for the Pearl."
★"And what are you willing to offer for the quill?"
★Start Golem with Key
★"You got yourself a deal."
★Inform SimTitle1 you have obtained the 'Wonder Pearl'
★Find SimTitle1 and discuss a deal for the religious tome
★Threaten SimTitle1 with legal action for a better deal
★Give the tome to SimTitle1 for an exclusive guard contract.
★Ask SimTitle1 about the location of the Collector
★Deliver the requested well water to the Physician
★Order SimTitle1 to travel to SimTitle2's manor.
★Ask SimTitle1 if he has any property to trade
★Present the guard job contract to SimTitle1
★Hear out SimTitle1
★Strike a deal with SimTitle1 for the "Wonder Pearl"
★Offer the Physician the vial of plant extract
★Discuss returning the Pearl with SimTitle1
★Reach an agreement with SimTitle1 for the "Wonder Pearl"
★Offer SimTitle1 the property deed for the "Wonder Pearl"
★Find out SimTitle1's trade offer for the quill
★Use the key to turn on SimTitle1
★Agree to the deal with SimTitle1 for the Tome
★"There must be a dozen uses for my very own golem, and all I need to do to claim it is officially sign over this guard contract."
★"I've done all I can do to move this specialized merchandise. I'll tend to my shop while I await an offer."
★"Too bad it is no longer combat-ready; I'd use it to pound some humility into SimTitle1. Oh well, I'll have to find it another purpose once I getting it running.
★Sign over the contract to SimTitle1 at the scribe table in the throne room
★Return to the Marketplace
★Claim the faulty golem at the Forest Clearing
★Threaten her for a more lucrative deal.
★Accept the suggested trade as it is.
★How will SimTitle0 respond to SimTitle1's offer?
★Use it to gain a legendary trait
★Use it to get a Lengendary Trait
★Spurn SimTitle1 by not selling it to her
★Get SimTitle2 to return it for favor
★Trade it to SimTitle1 for profit
★What will SimTitle0 do with the "Wonder Pearl?"
★Offer the herbal serum to the Physician
★Barter a deal with SimTitle1
★SimTitle0 has been given one last chance to avoid the stocks. How will she use it?
★Plead innocence to SimTitle1
★Give up SimTitle2 as the source of the ring
★How will SimTitle0 respond to the accusation of theft?
★Make arrangements with the Blacksmith to trade the salve.
★Seek out SimTitle1 to offer them the combat salve.
★Who will SimTitle0 offer the salve to?
★Who will SimTitle0 trade the Belladonna extract to?
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★Amidst the hustle and haggling of TownName's Great Bazaar, SimTitle0 came across a rival trader from Tredony who issued an impossible challenge to recover a fabled treasure from a gang of outlaw pirates.Despite a silver-tongue and unflagging determination to show up her nemesis, the quest to trade a single blade of grass all the way up to the legendary "Wonder Pearl" proved too great a feat for the Merchant. Better luck next Bazaar.
★"A tinkerer would find great value in the worn shield I got from my guard friend. And perhaps that value will mean a better item in return for me."
★"A shifty sailor seeking lock-picks. I have a pretty good idea who to talk with about my next transaction."
★"Now we're getting somewhere. A set of lock-picks would be the first useful item I get. Still no Wonder Pearl though..."
★"An incomplete set of tools for a royal signet ring? This is either the trade of the week, or he really wants to be rid of the ring. Either way, it's good for me."
★"I have a damaged shield you might be interested in."
★"I have a hunch you might like these..."
★"This shield for that set of lock-picks?"
★"The lock-picks for the ring."
★Gauge SimTitle2's interest in the Shield
★Present the set of lock-picks to SimTitle2
★Trade with SimTitle2 for the lock-picks
★Unload the set of lock-picks on SimTitle2
★"I have done nothing wrong, other than keep my word. I will not be blackmailed by this bureaucrat!"
★"Blast that drunken fool, she's not half the merchant I am! I have a mind to take the challenge. But first to check back on my hired help."
★"As an herbalist, I'm sure she is familiar with the properties and uses of leeches, which may help me find my next customer."
★"Returning a missing royal signet ring will surely be well-received in the castle and might earn me my next item."
★ A mysterious note and a secret rendezvous by the gates& such secrecy for a bottle of plant extract.
★"Odd coincidence that this fisherman would want the same item that SimTitle3 challenged me to make a profit from. Well, with this first transaction, I am on my way to showing her!"
★"I do not relish hearing more of SimTitle2's boasts that grow wilder with every year. Yet it is a necessary chore if I am to catch up on the latest news from across the land."
★"I gave my word not to incriminate SimTitle2, and I have no intention of compromising my honor in the face of the advisor's threats."
★"He was a good guard and fanatical about training...who better to offer the sword to?"
★"He was a good guard but always a bit banged up...who better to offer the salve to?"
★"I wonder what the reward is for returning a piece of lost royal property?"
★"Who'd want a dented old shield? Maybe the old guard captain knows someone equally sentimental about such items..."
★"Trade challenge or not, I'd rather see TownName and its citizens benefit from my deals, than some dubious stranger."
★"If I'm to trade my way up to that pirate treasure, I can't go backwards and accept lesser items in exchange."
★"I know my neighbor, the Smith, is having a tough time training an apprentice due to all of the burns and bruises they keep getting at the forge."
★"I can collect the set of lock-picks once I report back that the errand has been completed."
★"I'm sure my clerk's intentions were good, but it's my policy never to turn away a potential customer. Let's see what the fisherman needs..."
★"What peasant wouldn't want a sample of SimTitle2's craft for their farm's pest problems or their bathtub brewing?"Peasants offered a trade: 0 / 2
★"What peasant wouldn't want a sample of SimTitle2's craft for their farm's pest problems or their bathtub brewing?"Peasants offered a trade: 1 / 2
★"Most of the merchandise has been sold. My hired clerk should be able to manage the market, while I attempt to be a gracious host."
★"I won't be threatened! Lock me up if you must."
★Ask About Business
★Inquire about Missing Ring
★Trade for Leech
★"How has business been?"
★Exchange Latest News
★"I just found this ring on the road, I swear."
★"I'd like to discuss your trade request."
★"I got this ring in trade from a dubious pirate!"
★"I came across this sword and thought of you."
★"I came across this salve and thought of you."
★"Sorry, no deal, unless you have another offer."
★"Do you know much about leeches?"
★"Can you please tidy up around here."
★Plead Innocence
★"Well look no further, I have found the ring."
★"Are you 'an interested party?'"
★"Know of anyone interested in your shield?"
★"I'm sorry, I have to decline your offer."
★"Could your apprentice use this salve?"
★"The delivery has been made."
★"Can I interest you in some fine Belladonna extract?"
★"Mind the stalls whilst I am away."
★Refuse to give in to SimTitle1's threat
★Ask SimTitle2 about recent business at the Market
★Ask SimTitle2 about the leech
★Find SimTitle1 in the castle and inquire about the missing ring
★Find the 'interested party' who sent the note by the Front Gate
★Trade 1 Grassweed to SimTitle2 for a Leech
★Exchange Latest News with SimTitle2
★Lie to SimTitle1 about the source of the missing ring.
★Discuss an exchange with SimTitle2
★Present the ring to SimTitle1
★Ask SimTitle2 to suggest a customer for the shield
★Decline SimTitle2's offer to trade for extract.
★Request a new offer from SimTitle2
★Discuss an exchange with the Blacksmith
★Let the Blacksmith know the delivery was made
★Discuss trade with SimTitle2
★Offer a trade for the Belladonna extract to some townsfolk
★Ask SimTitle2 to attend to the shoppers
★"That tale of the pirate's treasure and SimTitle1's chance to claim it sounds a little farfetched. Perhaps a few more rounds from the cask will uncover the truth of the matter."
★Get SimTitle1 drunk enough to talk about the Wonder Pearl
★Visit the Town Square
★Look to trade the herbal extract at the Town Square
★"No luck at the Town Square. Let's see if I can find the interested party who slipped me the note."
★"I do not relish hearing more of SimTitle1's boasts that grow wilder with every year and every drink. Yet it is a necessary chore if I am to catch up on the latest news from across the land."
★"This vial of belladonna is a more useful item than that leech...less painful too. I'm sure I'll find someone nearby who's interested."
★"Hmm, a blade of grassweed should be easy to obtain. There's an ample supply in the nearby wildflowers."
★Obtain 1 tuft of Grassweed
★Order SimTitle2 to clean up around the Market
★SimTitle0 will tidy up the Market
★Who will tend to the marketplace?
★Ask SimTitle1 for a suggestion about the shield.
★Check the message board for recent advertisements
★How will SimTitle0 find the next exchange?
★Willingly accept SimTitle1's punishment
★Bribe SimTitle1 to avoid trouble
★Plead Innocence to SimTitle1
★You make a good case, and have never struck me as foolish enough to steal and then return the goods for profit. Seeing as how the ring is safely returned, I suppose we can overlook this incident. To prove there's no harm done, I'll reward you after all, with one of the scribe's ornate quills. He won't be needing it for a while& .
★ Interesting that you, SimTitle0, would turn up with the signet ring. I never took you for a petty thief. But no matter, kindly wait while I summon your just reward& GUARDS! Aghast, SimTitle0 stammered: I'm just returning the ring, which just now came into my possession. The message at the post, claimed no questions.' And, indeed, there are no questions necessary; just proper action. I'll take that ring, and you can take time to think about this in the stocks.
★Interesting that you would turn up with the stolen signet ring, SimTitle0. I never took you for a petty thief.But no matter, tell me where you got it, or kindly wait while I summon the guards for your "just reward."
★A shame, SimFirstName0, I expected more from one of TownName's leading citizens. Yet, you leave me no choice in the matter; stealing must be punished!SimTitle1 take this woman away! That is unless you have anything else to "contribute" to my judgment?
★I was afraid you'd say that, SimTitle0. "Ask and you shall receive." I hope a trip to the stockade will give you ample time to reflect on your misguided ways.
★I'm not surprised by this news. Ever since the start of this festival, there's been a marked increase in crime, mostly attributed to visiting foreigners. And, this "Two-Times" has been busier than most& but no more!Thank you for your honesty SimTitle0, we will attend to this thief. Before you go, as a reward for returning the ring, take one of the scribe's ornate quills. He won't be needing it for a while& .
★Don't think I don't know what ye' did fer me, SimTitle0. No one's ever taken a wrap for me like that. Me crew din't believe me when I told 'em. Like it or not, ye' made a friend o' SimTitle1 today.As a show o' me thanks, here's a fancy quill I found wit' that ring. I can't write anyways, so it be my gift to ya'.
★Pssst...SimTitle0.Can I have a word when yer less...occupied?
★One draught of fresh well water coming up.
★Business has been good, boss!I actually made a few transactions with visitors from Crafthole. I promised them a crate of sundries for a healthy down-payment. Here you go, SimTitle0....Hope I did alright?
★There you are SimTitle0. While you were away from the market, several customers stopped by looking for items. I wasn't sure what to do& First, there was an old fisherman who needed grassweed to fashion a new lure, but had no coin with which to purchase it.
★...Then, a few moments later, a shifty sailor appeared, inquiring about lock-picks. I'm sorry, but I didn't bother mentioning we were fresh out, since I didn't like the look of him. Lastly, a well-armed, foreign collector was seeking some religious artifacts; unfortunately we don't sell those.
★Yes, boss, right away.And my apologies for the way I handled those recent "shoppers." I just didn't think they were serious customers. Guess I still have a lot to learn about trading.
★As promised, SimTitle0 exchanged the draught of water for a potent combat salve. While the physician tended to crafting, SimTitle0 had already begun to think of the next transaction. While pondering her newest item, a certain old guard captain came to mind.
★As promised, SimTitle0 exchanged the draught of water for a potent combat salve. While the Physician tended to crafting, SimTitle0 had already begun to think of the next transaction.While pondering her next customer, a certain banged up old guard came to mind, as well as the local Blacksmith, who was having trouble training a new and accident prone apprentice.
★I can always use more herbal ingredients for my various medicines, but...<sniff>& this extract is particularly potent.Tell you what, bring me some fresh well water to dilute this serum, and I'll give you a spare combat salve I just crafted.
★Pardon me? I'm not sure I understand your meaning, madam. Did I slip you a note? Certainly not! I am looking for something special for my precious daughter. I'm afraid I can't help you. Good day.
★Pulling an empty line from the still waters, SimTitle1 checked his bait-box with a sigh, before replying to SimTitle0...
★The fish just ain't bitin'. Sure don't help that I'm fresh out o lures. Spoke with yer clerk 'bout grassweed, but being a poor fisherman, I din't have the coin ta pay...still don't.If ye be open to a trade, I snared me a nice, fat leech. It don't make for a good stew, but I'm sure a woman o' yer talents can find something for it.
★I'm off to a good start, getting SimTitle1 drunk enough boast about the Wonder Pearl. ...But knowing her as I do, it may take a few more rounds before she's properly befuddled by booze.
★A royal signet ring...Only one place I know where there's sure to be an interested, and hopefully grateful patron.
★Ho there, friend SimFirstName0, it's been an age. Offering me a sword, you say? I am glad you sought me out. I may no longer be the Captain of the Guard, but that won't stop me from training, and I am always in need of some spare arms, even wooden ones. I can offer you a coin or two?
★...No? What's the kingdom coming to, when a merchant is not interested in simoles? Ha.Well, how about my old Shield of the Watch? It's pretty banged up, but has served me well and the emblem alone might be worth something to someone.
★Ho there, friend SimFirstName0, it's been an age. Offering me a combat salve, you say? I am glad you sought me out. I may no longer be the Captain of the Guard, but that won't stop me from training, and I am always in need of some medicine. I can offer you a coin or two?
★Well, I certainly won't tell you how to do your job, SimTitle0. But I may be able to help with this item.A travelling tinkerer, by the name of SimFirstName1 comes through the village a few times a year. She has mended some of my tools on occasion, in exchange for the odd scrap of gear from my days in the Watch.
★With a lull in the shopping, SimTitle0 grudgingly decided to leave her stalls in the care of the hired help. The break from haggling offered SimTitle0 the chance to trade mock pleasantries with her rival, the wandering SimTitle1 at the Town Square. An exchange of information was well worth the wild boasts and perpetual competition.
★The second day of the Great Bazaar found SimTitle0 at the center of a crowd of customers, expertly dealing away the last few items on display in her stall. Despite the simmering tension of war, the festival had largely been a success for the people of TownName and the enterprising SimTitle0, in particular.
★You got yourself a deal, SimTitle1.The sooner you take it off my hands, the better I'll feel.
★Ouch...little blood-sucker! This constant wriggling is unnerving. I don't know much about leeches; are they supposed to behave this way once caught? Perhaps SimTitle1 can tell me more about this. I'd hate to be scammed by some old fisherman; SimTitle2 would never let me live it down.
★...Uh, sorry, I can't talk, errands to run...
★There something about doing your own work, even if it's menial, that really brings a sense of accomplishment.
★What?! ...I don't have time for riddles or whatever it is you're asking me. The only thing I'm interested in is finding some honest, guard work for me n' my men. If you're not offering that, than be off with ya.
★That be a shame, SimTitle0. I'd hoped fer fair treatment her' in TownName. Guess me batch of grog will go without its special ingredient.If we cross paths again, I hope ye' be a bit more open-minded to an exchange.
★I don't have much use for your bottle o' plant juice. My crops have already been harvested, and I don't bother with potion-makin'. You might try that wandering Minstrel who's been looking for odd bits of inspiration; though I'm not sure how useful that extract is for writing a "masterpiece."
★The second peasant also declined SimTitle0's offer, and rejoined the crowd. As she pocketed the vial of dark liquid, SimTitle0 stopped in surprise. A scrap of folded parchment occupied the pocket that was empty only a moment before. She quickly opened the note and read: Meet me by the front gate, for a mutually beneficial exchange.- An interested party.
★Emptying the goblet with a satisfied belch, SimTitle1 began a tale of masterful bartering and a near-missed fortune. A few weeks ago, I had set up shop in a harbor town. After an especially profitable day, I came across an old sea-dog in the Inn. Over a few tankards, he told me of a legendary haul his band had acquired, which supposedly included the fabled Wonder Pearl. However, due the acquisition, the band was being hunted and had no safe port to anchor. I was able trade some baubles for a treasure map and an audience with the captain. But, despite my limitless charm and deep pockets, I couldn't convince them to part with their booty. And if I can't, I doubt anyone else will claim the pearl for their own.
★Emptying the goblet with a satisfied belch, SimTitle1 wiped her mouth with a frilly sleeve before beginning a tale of masterful bartering and a near-missed fortune...
★So, weeks ago, I'd set up shop in a harbor town. After an especially profitable day, I came across an old sea-dog at the Inn. Over a few tankards, he told me of a legendary haul his gang had acquired, which supposedly included the fabled "Wonder Pearl"...
★...Due to this "acquisition," the band was being hunted and had no safe port to anchor. I was able trade some baubles for a treasure map and an audience with the captain.But, despite my limitless charm and deep pockets, I couldn't convince them to part with their booty. And if I can't, I doubt anyone else will claim the pearl for their own.
★Yesterday, the royal scribe went down to the town square to partake in the Bazaar. It wasn't until returning to the castle that he discovered his signet ring was missing. Since then the scribe has been secluded  in a tower, until he can remember how the ring was "misplaced."Neglect of the royal seal is neglect toward the monarch. And that just won't do.
★The name's Jimmy...Jimmy "Two-Times," n' I understand ye' recently came to possess a bit o' belladonna extract. Don't concern yerself wit' how I found out, just know that I could make use o' that item in a special& tonic, I be brewin'. I be willin' ta' offer ye a handful o' bloodmoss fer it.
★I don't even have to consider the proposition, to realize it is not a profitable deal for me. This SimTitle1 better have something else to offer or I'll be finding another customer.
★Looking at the collection of fine, metal tools SimTitle0 suddenly recalled an earlier conversation with her help: & a shifty sailor appeared, inquiring about lock-picks. I'm sorry, but I didn't bother mentioning we were fresh out, since I didn't like the look of him& SimTitle0 hadn't thought much of SimTitle1's account, but now the exchange made much more sense.
★Thought I'd run into to you again, SimTitle0.Oi! Don't go flashin' them "tools" around like that! People may get the wrong impression. N' what makes ye' think I'd want them, anyways?
★My clerk mentioned a furtive character skulking around the marketplace, asking for similar items.
★...Well, I may be able to find some use fer 'em. Tell ye' what...I'll trade ye' fer this here ring. I found it layin' beside the path to the castle. But ye' must promise not to mention that I be the one who found it.
★Very neighborly of you, SimFirstName0. That salve will come in very handy, as it seems SimTitle1 can't mend a cooking pot without getting at least one major wound.In return, I can offer you some lock-picks she recently made. The quality is good, even if the set isn't complete. I'm busy tending to my apprentice, so if you can make an important delivery for me, the picks are yours.
★Thanks for handling that SimTitle0. Here's your lock picks.You might also be happy to know SimTitle1's latest burn is healing up nicely thanks to the salve you provided.
★Another menial task completed. Now to collect my payment from the Smith.
★SimTitle0 scanned the various messages on the board. Most were of a religious nature, but a few were trade requests: Missing: Royal Signet Ring. Present information to SimTitle2, no questions asked. Skilled guards seeking work for the upcoming caravan season. - SimTitle3" Wanted: Unused, broken, rusty arms and armor. Repairs guaranteed. All trades negotiable. - SimTitle1
★What a superb piece; the quality shows through the damage. No wonder... it carries the official emblem of TownName's Watch. Restoring it would be a privilege.If you're willing to part with it, I can offer you some useful items&  A newly-patched cauldron, perhaps? & How about a slightly nicked plow-share? No? An almost complete set of lock-picks then?
★Your leech is a feisty one indeed. Normally, they're more docile out of the water. You know, I primarily use herbs for my remedies, but that leech might just drain a sick man dry of disease by itself. I'll give you a fresh vial of Belladonna extract for it; great for making tonics, or keeping pests from chewing up your garden.
★SimTitle0 arrived at TownName's town square, cluttered with merchandise displays. Glancing about, she recognized her long-time rival sneering distastefully at the crowds. SimTitle1 looked just as pompous as she remembered, but now this attitude was matched with garish finery and gaudy, glittering trinkets.
★You think you're a better trader than me? *hic* I say you have no chance to acquire those pirates' prized possession, unless you happen to have a bit of ocean-front property to offer. But I've seen your stalls and heard you barter. You have not the inventory nor the skill to make such a deal. *burp* Hah! In fact, I'll wager you couldn't turn a profit on a blade of grassweed!
★The condescending smirk surfaced on SimTitle1 as it always did when SimTitle0 inquired about the recent news from outside the kingdom...
★Still as sheltered as ever in this back-water settlement, eh SimFirstName0?Well, for my usual fee of spirits, I'll spin you a tale of the master mercantilism that almost landed the treasure of all treasures as a trophy in my stall.
★Ye' drive a hard bargain, SimTitle0.I will give ye a sparrin' sword fer that vial o' plant extract. Perhaps our paths will cross again and we can strike a more favorable arrangement.
★SimTitle0 nodded and the exchange was made quickly.As SimTitle1 melted into the crowd, SimTitle0 had already begun to think of the next transaction. While pondering her newest item, a certain old guard captain came to mind.
★Check remaining inventory in market stall
★"Her appearance may be improved, but I'll bet her vices are as common as ever. A few drinks and SimFirstName2 should be a bit more bearable...or at least befuddled enough to tolerate."
★Serve SimTitle2 a drink
★"I suppose having a leech is an improvement over a blade of grass, but I'm not sure by how much..."
★Ponder a Leech Trade
★SimFirstName0 "Two-Times"
★"The best way to understand the value of this book is to read it."
★Read 'A Watchful Word'
★Amidst the hustle and haggling of TownName's Great Bazaar, SimTitle0 came across a rival trader from Tredony who issued an impossible challenge: to recover a fabled treasure from a gang of outlaw pirates.With just her wits, silver-tongue and sheer determination, SimTitle0 was able to start with a single blade of grass and traded up until eventually obtaining the famed Wonder Pearl.  After proving to her outraged nemesis that she was indeed the best trader of the festival, SimTitle0 did the unexpected and returned the treasure to the pirates, bolstering an allegiance while turning a small profit.
★Amidst the hustle and haggling of TownName's Great Bazaar, SimTitle0 came across a rival trader from Tredony who issued an impossible challenge: to recover a fabled treasure from a gang of outlaw pirates.With just her wits, silver-tongue and sheer determination, SimTitle0 was able to start with a single blade of grass and traded up until eventually obtaining the famed Wonder Pearl.  After proving to her outraged nemesis that SimFirstName0 was indeed the best trader, she unleashed the gem's magic to be gifted with a legendary trait.
★Amidst the hustle and haggling of TownName's Great Bazaar, SimTitle0 came across a rival trader from Tredony who issued an impossible challenge: to recover a fabled treasure from a gang of outlaw pirates.With just her wits, silver-tongue and sheer determination, SimTitle0 was able to start with a single blade of grass and traded up until eventually obtaining the famed Wonder Pearl.  Despite the insulting manner of her nemesis, SimTitle0 rose above their petty rivalry and sold the legendary treasure to the Tredonian, for a nice profit and grudging respect.
★Hopefully enough people read the festival bulletins that one will be willing to make an offer on this quill.
★SimTitle1's golden parrot launched from SimTitle0's arm, wheeling circles higher into the sky over the docks.SimFirstName0 glanced down toward the awaiting ship and the final step to claiming her ultimate prize.
★Certainly, ma'am, I'll man the shop. Maybe there's even a deal or two to be had.
★Hmm, I could unload this Belladonna extract right here, on SimTitle1, although I'd need to haggle for a better exchange.Then again, I don't know what she'd use the serum for, but it sounds a bit shifty. TownName's Physician is always in need of herbs, and I'm sure that they can put it to a more worthy use...
★The one from earlier? I think she said something about heading up towards that big sacred oak tree in search of Watcher relics.
★Excellent, SimTitle0. Another piece for my collection. Here is that contract, just sign on the bottom to officially claim the agreement.I must be off to immerse myself in this tome.
★You have an original copy of A Watchful Word?  I must have it!You see, I am the leader of Tredony's most successful Mercenary guild, "The Gold Guard", but a collector of relics long before that.In fact my vast collection was the reason I formed the guild, as protection for my priceless artifacts&
★If you can part with that tome, I would be willing to pass off one of my guild's more lucrative contracts: an exclusive caravan guard agreement with Crafthole for the trade season. What say you, SimTitle0?
★The one from earlier? I think she said something about heading over towards the Watcher's Pavilion for a bit of reflection.
★You greedy little snake. That contract is worth a small fortune and yet you threaten me for more?! While I do want the book, I want to avoid your backwards justice even more. Here is all the coin I have on me; take it...Just know that your actions here today will not be well-received upon to my return to Tredony!
★...I've devoted my whole life to salesmanship and fared well enough, but it's SimTitle1 that reaps the coin from all my hard-won deals...<hic>It is said that he began his commercial empire selling a single wooden horse he carved himself as a young merchant prince.And now he holds all of Tredony in his greedy, gold-filled hands!
★...Someday, I will be as wealthy and powerful as SimTitle1. <hic>It is said that he began his commercial empire selling a single wooden horse he carved himself as a young merchant prince of Tredony. Now that is a true trader!
★...I'll never be as wealthy and powerful as SimTitle1. <sniff>It is said that he began his commercial empire selling a single wooden horse he carved himself as a young merchant prince of Tredony.Compared to him, I'm just a lowly peddler...<hic>
★Beach property? Why, of course I do! A lovely little manor house overlooking its own secluded cove. I don't much enjoy the smell of the ocean and have been meaning to sell it.So, it's yours if you'll bring the construct to my estate on the other side of the forest. I'll give you the land title in exchange for this magnificent collection of scrap metal.
★ORDER: RECEIVED.FOLLOW PROTOCAL: INITIATED.QUERY: & TEA?
★There's the golem I was promised. Now to get it up and running before I figure out how to turn a profit on it.
★You there, Merchant! I couldn't help overhearing your conversation with that brute in the throne room and I had to see for myself& It is true; you have a functioning automaton?! I must have this for my daughter, Juliette. She doesn't leave the estate much and I would like to give her a companion. Your construct would be perfect.What do you want for it? Price is no object.
★Again, you have my thanks, SimTitle0. Here is the key to start you brand-new& or rather slightly-used& golem. It's powered down over by our camp in the forest clearing. Use it wisely.I am going to stay here and finish filling out this contract, before I give the good news to my men.
★INITIALIZING START-UP SEQUENCE& CORE SYSTEMS: FUNCTIONAL.INTERNAL POWER: CHECK.LOGIC MATRIX: ONLINE.COMBAT PROGRAM: ERROR!"& I WOULD LIKE SOME TEA& "
★I'VE DONE IT!...From a simple blade of grassweed, I wheeled and dealed my way to acquiring the fabled "Wonder Pearl" treasure.I cannot wait to see the look on SimTitle0's face when I tell her I won the challenge and did something she never could.
★This contract will make a guard company very successful, if employed properly. There should be countless mercenaries who'd kill for this agreement.However, I think I know who to approach about this. I just hope they have something to offer in return.
★This contract will make a guard company very successful, if employed properly. There should be countless mercenaries who'd kill for this agreement.The challenge is find some who will offer me something worthwhile enough in return. Perhaps I should start my search at the trade board...
★... You... got... it?! No, this can't be. How...? With what? ...Inconceivable!I don't know how you did it, SimFirstName0, and I'm not sure I want to. My only question is what are you going to do with it now?
★You would practically give the Pearl to me? After all I've said and done?!...I don't know what to say. I was wrong about you SimTitle0. You're a true master merchant and a better person than I. I happily accept your offer.
★While it kills me to say so, I must have the pearl!...What are you asking for it, SimFirstName0?
★3000 Simoles?! That is almost my entire savings! I was wrong about you SimTitle0, you're even more greedy and vindictive than I ever suspected....Yet, I must have the Wonder Pearl.  Fine, you crook, I grudgingly agree to your terms.
★Hah! I wouldn't dream of giving the "Wonder Pearl" to the likes of you SimFirstName1, no matter the price.I just wanted to prove, once and for all, who the better merchant truly is.Now, will I keep it for myself or return it to those pirates?
★You are really offering me the guard job of the season? I can hardly believe it. After our automaton malfunctioned in our last skirmish, I think my men were about to give up hope.Say& if you sign that contract over to us, I will give you my key to the battle golem. It no longer knows how to fight, but still makes for good company and can do any number of tasks. Just ignore its constant requests for a tea-party and you'll get along fine.
★Perhaps you are still interested in acquiring this treasure for your stall?
★My very own golem& that has definite possibilities. Alright SimFirstName0, you got yourself a deal.Head with me to the throne room and we'll use the royal scribe table to sign the contract over to you and make this agreement official.
★She does pose a good question... I had been so focused on getting the "Wonder Pearl" that I gave little thought to what I'd do with it after.I'm sure I could make some good coin selling it to SimTitle0 and rub in my victory at the same time. ...Or I could likely win some favor with the pirates by returning their treasure to them, for a fee of course.
★...Or if the myths are to be believed, the "Wonder Pearl" can be used to bless its owner with legendary virtue.
★I did all that work to acquire the fabled "Wonder Pearl," and so I think I've earned the right to use it for my own benefit.After all, simoles come and go, but being blessed with legendary virtue is priceless.
★The Wonder Pearl?  Ahhh& you and half of the world are looking for The Doldrums  gang. It just so happens I know how to contact them, for the right price&
★The Wonder Pearl?  Ahhh&  ye' n half the world are lookin' fer The Doldrums  gang. It just so happens I be knowin' how to contact 'em, fer the right price& say 100 simoles?
★Ah, me old friend SimFirstName0, what can SimTitle1 do fer ye?...Ye' seek the Wonder Pearl?  Ye n' half the known world. Thankfully, I be knowin' how to contact "The Doldrums" gang that be possessin' it. Fer everythin' ye done fer me, the least I can do be to lend ye' me bird. It'll guide yer ship, fast n' true.
★Half the world be searchin' fer "The Doldrums" gang and ther Wonder Pearl...  n', ye have the nerve to ask me fer help, after betrayin' me? Ha! Perhaps I be knowin' how to contact 'em, perhaps I don't. But, if ye want to find out, it's gonna cost. I think 300 simoles should cover the pain n' sufferin' I endured in yer stocks.
★After all tha' work to get it, ye be willin' to give the Wonder Pearl back? Surprised, I be!I can bring it to the Doldrums gang when I ship out next, as I be owing them a favor anyway. But first let's be agreeing on a fair price. Yer' surprising generosity should be rewarded somehow, SimTitle0.
★A generous offer SimTitle0, one that I can easily agree to. I be making sure this her' Pearl be returned to the Doldrums, which'll square me with em also.So for that ye got me thanks. I'll be sure to spread the word o' what ye did for me n' mine.
★Nice doin' business wit' ye', SimTitle0.I don' be knowin' where "The Doldrums" are hidin' & but me bird does. I lend ye him to be yer guide.  But follow closely wit' yer ship, as he be returnin' back to me after reachin' the destination.
★That be a steep price to pay, n' nearly all the gold I got access to... But, I suppose the Pearl be worth it to the Doldrums,' n' I do owe them a favor.Alright, I'll buy it off ye' now, and get the gang to pay me back when I deliver it.*laugh* Remind me never to try to out deal you SimTitle0.
★Against all odds, I managed to obtain the rights to some beach-front property. This means a new home for the Pirates and the fabled "Wonder Pearl" for me, if I can deal this right.
★SimTitle0 re-read the advertisement she had just scribed:"Looking to trade an Ornate, Feathered Quill. Great condition, exotic plumage. Seeking unique items of comparable value. All offers considered at the Marketplace.- SimTitle0"
★Who knew trades could be quite so...exciting? Well, at least with this ornate quill I can get back on track proving SimTitle1 wrong.I just need to find my next customer...
★SimTitle0, I presume?I read your post on the trade boards. Never have I seen an advertisement scripted with such finesse and drama. I can only assume it was penned with the very same quill.I am a traveling bard and playwright, but recently lost my creative spark. I must have this quill; it is the muse I have been looking for to finally craft my great masterpiece.
★Before I found my true calling making art, I was a scribe at the Great Peteran Eyebrary. When I left, the monks gave me an illustrated copy of the Watcher's Tome, probably in hopes that I'd humbly return to their ranks. For that quill, my missing muse, I offer you the Tome in return.
★That was a pretty archaic bit of text. But the heavy religious overtones reminded me of something SimTitle1 said earlier about a collector.I'll have to see if she knows anything about where I can locate this individual.
★Obtain the ｧ300 SimTitle1 required for his help
★"Someone's trash is another person's treasure."
★"After a busy day of commerce it's always good to check one's supplies."
★"The message board at the town square is an invaluable tool for any resourceful merchant to check the latest supply and demand."
★"If SimTitle1 is correct, her bird will lead my ship right to the fugitive pirate gang. And for the small price of the 'Wonder Pearl,' I will provide them with a safe harbor to call home."
★"The property deed is as good as mine, once I get this construct to the estate."
★"The ad is all written up. Time to post it on the community board and hope someone is interested in dealing."
★"I sure hope this bird is more reliable than its master. It's my only way to find the fugitive pirates to make my final trade."
★"I got the impression this was a sensitive order. I should be careful when making the drop at a lockbox."
★"The marketplace is my responsibility and so I shall tend to the market myself, before tracking down those customers."Sweeping done 1000 / 2
★"The marketplace is my responsibility and so I shall tend to the market myself, before I track down those customers."
★"Why I have to draw water for the healer is beyond me, but since I've already struck a deal, I'll hold up my end of it."
★"The trade boards have served me well in the past, and I do have this fancy writing tool afterall."
★Check Market Stall's inventory
★Check Merchandise in Market Stalls
★Check Trade Messages at a Proclamation Board
★Follow the Bird to the Pirate Rendezvous for the Final Trade
★Bring SimTitle1 to the estate through the forest path
★Post the quill Advertisement at a Proclamation Board.
★Send Off SimTitle1's Bird to Find "The Doldrums" gang
★Deposit the Smith's Special Delivery at a Messenger Post
★Sweep up around the Market (self-interaction)
★Obtain 1 draught of Well Water to dilute the extract
★Write up an Advertisement for the Quill
★"That's a lot of gold to set things right, but still better than a trip to the stocks."
★"I suppose 100 simoles are a small investment for the reward I am fixing to receive."
★"I suppose I should have expected this treatment after betraying her. As long as her information is good, it'll all be worth it."
★"Here's your gold."
★Give SimTitle1 50 simoles as a bribe to avoid the stocks
★Pay SimTitle1 ｧ100 to learn the location of the Pirate gang
★Pay SimTitle1 the required ｧ300 to locate the Pirate gang
★"This challenge has taken up all my time and my business has been all but neglected in the hands of my hired help."
★Tend to the Market while awaiting an offer
★GAIN PIRATE OR GUILD ALLEGIANCE:After a flurry of business, the market stalls were left with useless vendor trash. A friendly challenge from a rival trader tests the ability of the Merchant to turn one unsellable item into a mythical treasure and bragging rights as the most skilled merchant in the land.
★Out Trade the Traders
★Deputized
★A copy of TownName's laws to reinforce the expected behavior for those attending the Bazaar.
★To be clear, this emblem infers the bearer the rank of: "Deputy Assistant TO THE Constable of TownName."
★A sack containing a heel of stale bread and a half-empty jug of wine taken from the Aarbyville merchant.
★A collection of ragged cloth to be used to fashion a disguise of bandages.
★Simoles to pay back the Aarbyville merchant for the goods that were stolen.
★A hand-written note from the Royal Advisor listing two reference numbers for the commerce section of the kingdom Archives.
★A legal and binding bond for comprehensive commerce rights between Crafthole and Tredony.
★A carefully scribed missive requesting a meeting with an injured guard.
★An exclusive Trade Contract with Crafthole
★Kingdom Code of Conduct
★Deputy's Badge
★Stolen Leftovers
★A pile of old Linen cloth
★Pouch of 80 gold
★Archives Catalog Numbers
★A Covert Letter to the injured guard
★What started off as a much-anticipated festival of trading and cultural exchange soon got out of hand. Visitors brought more than just wares to sell, and their animosities spilled across TownName. Without the help of a strong and dedicated deputy, SimTitle2 could not maintain order and SimTitle0 was forced to close the Great Bazaar until a time when peace could be assured.
★The Great Bazaar of TownName was a wild success, despite the climate of international tension. A bold move by SimTitle0 in promoting SimTitle1 as Deputy of the Festival ensured that the spirit of fairness and cultural exchange was preserved. Incidents that would've threatened to disrupt the order and turn TownName into a battleground, were quickly resolved by the newly appointed peace-keeper.The festival concluded in celebration as satisfied shoppers left the kingdom laden with goods and merchants climbed aboard their empty caravans with their purses full of well-earned coin.
★"Not the most stylish of furniture, but when you need answers, this chair is the best way to get them."
★Buy and Place an Interrogation Chair on home lot
★Primary Hero:"  Knight"  Spy"  Peteran Priest"  Jacoban Priest"  Wizard-------------------------------------Supporting Cast:"  Monarch
★"Tell me about your deals."
★Haggle with SimTitle2
★"A few drinks and well-placed gossip from the herald should get the guilty party's attention."
★"While I don't condone thievery, the little guy was just hungry and I am afraid what the pirates will do, if I turn him in."
★"There's no excuse for stealing. The boy is coming with me to the beach to face the music."
★"I would now be accurate in claiming: I AM the law."
★"Hopefully these simoles smooth over that trifling bit of thievery."
★"I wonder if the advisor is aware of the attack or of its survivor? Perhaps she'll have an idea on how to best use this information."
★"With enough convincing, perhaps I can appeal to the town crier's ego, if not her sense of duty."
★"I hope the royal advisor knows more about this contract with Crafthole and is willing to part with the information."
★"I should take statements from the Galleymaster at the docks, the Trader back in the Town Square, and the Herald wandering about TownName."
★"Someone has the nerve to rob our visitors while I'm on watch?"
★"This requires further investigation. I will not have our merchants go without wares, or any missing persons marring this festival."
★"This should prove to our foreign visitors that TownName is committed to justice."
★"With so much trouble over a piece of paper, it really belongs safely filed away in the royal archive."
★"You know what to do..."
★"It's the stocks for you, lawbreaker!"
★"I'm not going to turn you in."
★"You're going to pay for your crime."
★"Order's been established and the festival is saved."
★"He got away, but this should cover your losses."
★"Here's your stolen goods and the culprit."
★"New information has come to light."
★"I need your help with an important task."
★"Can you tell me about a trade agreement with Crafthole?"
★"Explain yourself!"
★"I'd like to ask you about the Crafthole trade contracts?"
★"Tell me about the theft."
★"Can you provide any more information?"
★"Have you seen a boy run by?"
★"I've found some evidence aboard the ship."
★Alert SimTitle1 to start spreading word of the guard's return.
★Inform SimTitle1 that order at the Bazaar has been ensured
★Give SimTitle1 compensation for her losses
★Share the new information with SimTitle1
★Question SimTitle1 about the Crafthole trade agreement
★Question the parties mentioned in the archived contracts.
★Question SimTitle1 about the thief
★Ask SimTitle1 for details on missing trade shipment
★Question witnesses about thief
★Hand over SimTitle1 and his spoils to SimTitle2
★Hand over the missing trade contract to SimTitle1
★"Now to put on the performance that will catch me a brigand."
★"I'll not have random fights breaking out on my watch! One of these two combatants must have started this ruckus, and I intend to find out who."
★Put on the disguise of bandages
★Question the two brawlers
★"I've made my patrol, but it looks like some of the cases need to be wrapped up."
★"That letter sounded dire, although when aren't summons from the Royal Advisor? Still, I'd better hurry and find out what service I might provide."
★"If I am to make a thorough tour of TownName's Bazaar, I should visit the stalls set up at the Town Square, Forest Clearing, and Beach."
★"With the rumors now spreading of a surviving guard, my show of limping home is hopefully enough to convince the attackers to pay me a visit."
★"Might as well take advantage of the faire while it's here. Who knows, I may even find something worth buying."
★"There are more productive things I can do that don't involve dealing with crooked merchants and yammering crowds...like catching up on my studies."Time to Research: String0 / 1 h
★"There are more productive things I can do that don't involve dealing with crooked merchants and yammering crowds...like catching up on my studies."
★"I fear this fete may be leading people down a dark path of consumption and greed. I shall take this opportunity to remind them all of a better way...the Watcher's way!"
★"There are more productive things I can do that don't involve dealing with crooked merchants and yammering crowds...like practicing my sword play."Time to Practice: String0 / 45 m
★"There are more productive things I can do that don't involve dealing with crooked merchants and yammering crowds...like practicing my sword play."
★"Your letter requested a meeting?"
★Finish investigating the various troubles around TownName
★Meet with SimTitle2 in the Throne Room
★Patrol TownName's Bazaar
★Put on disguise and return home
★Browse the goods at the Town Square
★Get some Research done at the Tower's Archives
★Hold a Sermon in church on the evils of greed
★Get some practice in at the Spy Quarters
★Get some practice in at the Training Yard
★Practice Swordplay on Training Dummy
★"I expect a visit from the culprits any moment now. To perfect the ruse, I should appear to be a wounded guard recovering in bed."Time to feign sleep in disguise: String0 / 30 m
★"I don't need to play the advisor's little games to find evidence for my investigation, just time...a lot of time."Time to search: String0 / 2 h
★"With the information the royal advisor provided me, finding the two agreements to examine should be easy."Time to study contracts: String0 / 30 m
★Feign Sleep in disguise while awaiting a visit from the attackers.
★Search an Archive for the Crafthole trade contracts
★Study the Crafthole trade contracts at an Archive
★SimTitle1 is at fault.
★SimTitle0 is the guilty party.
★Who is responsible for starting the fight?
★Persuade SimTitle1 to help with the plan
★Bribe SimTitle1 for her cooperation
★Cover up for poor, misguided SimTitle1
★Turn SimTitle1 over to the pirates on the Beach
★What shall be done with SimTitle1?
★How will SimTitle0 gain SimTitle1's compliance?
★How will SimTitle0 shop?
★How will SimTitle0 spend her festival day?
★Prove wits by planning a security detail
★How will SimTitle0 earn her deputy's badge?
★"Either the advisor is a degenerate gambler, or extremely bored to wager with paperwork. But if it saves me time, I'm game."
★Play a Game of chance against SimTitle2 at a card table
★Play a Game of chance with SimTitle1 for the contracts' reference numbers.
★Spend time searching the archives for the trade contracts.
★How will SimTitle0 get access to the two Crafthole trade agreements?
★A letter bearing the royal advisor's seal arrived via falcon at SimTitle0's feet, who unfurled the missive and read:"SimTitle0,Please make haste to the throne room. The situation in TownName is perilous at best and your dedicated service is required to ensure that our Great Bazaar is a success.Regards,SimTitle1"
★Your help is needed, SimTitle0. TownName is ill prepared to handle this event, what with the war and all. We've tried to keep the situation under control, but with the influx of visitors and rising tensions, SimTitle1 has her hands full maintaining the peace. I'd like to deputize you for the duration of the Bazaar, but we'll need to show SimTitle2 you are qualified enough to keep the kingdom from devolving into chaos.
★A courier attacked on our highways?! And a single surviving guard hidden at the village? This does not bode well&  Someone wants to disrupt this trade! We have to be careful with this information, as it might turn the Bazaar into a battleground if leaked! We'll need to quickly get to the bottom of this.Let's quietly devise a plan under cover of a friendly chess game.
★Time to put on these bandages and give the performance of a life-time.After a quick word with SimTitle1, I will make a show of limping back home to wait for the guilty party to walk right into my trap.
★An unconventional approach, but quite effective.Nice work SimTitle0. I think SimTitle2 was correct in summoning you. You will make a fine deputy. Best start your patrol as soon as possible. And while you're out, I have a copy of TownName's laws for you to post.
★Break it up! You both are in violation of TownName's Code of Conduct.Now what is the reason for this skirmish?
★If I were a kid and had just stolen some food and drink, I certainly would hide out in that nearby cave to enjoy my spoils.
★That's an uncomfortable looking chair; I certainly wouldn't want to be strapped into it.Finally, the last thing I have to arrange before meeting with the guard, is to spread the rumor of a survivor of the attack returning to TownName with the lost Crafthole trade agreement.Who better than SimTitle1 to deliver the proper misinformation. But will she go along with my plan?
★Just like SimTitle1 claimed, the missing trade contract was hidden beneath the captain's bunk. Surely, SimTitle0 will want to hear of this.
★After a thorough reading of both contracts, they appear to be the same type of exclusive trade agreement, offering the same conditions. SimTitle0 is the Tredonian representative listed in one agreement, while her counterpart from Aarbyville is SimTitle1.It also shows in the notes that SimTitle2 handled the delivery of both documents, after the SimTitle3 authorized and cataloged them.
★Crafthole Trade Agreements? Sure, SimTitle1 asked that I personally send them off on our fastest two pigeons. That was weeks back, and no response since& well, until today...
★Shh&  keep this under your cap, but I've learned that the courier from Crafthole and his escorts were assailed while en route back to TownName.The signed contract was lost in the attack, along with the messenger, but it's rumored a guard survived and is being tended to in the village.
★With a subtle nod and a devious grin SimTitle1 turned and headed towards the heart of the Bazaar.Moments later, SimTitle0 heard the tell-tale ringing of a bell and the crier's voice shouting: "Envoy from Crafthole attacked! Lone guard survived with exclusive trade contract. Being moved to a secure location in TownName for questioning& "
★Well, when you put it that way, SimTitle0...You can count on me! I'll wait by the front gates for your return from the village. Say the word and I'll make sure the information spreads like dire chinchillas in heat.
★No more SimTitle0, I'll talk...The truth is... that SimTitle1 hired me to "intercept" that courier. He somehow found out they accepted Tredony's contract, and so I was to obtain the agreement and deliver it to him on-board the ship.I believe it's hidden in the captain's quarters... go check for yourself.
★Alright SimTitle0, I'll let you in on the truth...SimTitle1 hired me to "intercept" that courier.He somehow found out they accepted Aarbyville's agreement; so I was to destroy the evidence and plant his fake one on-board the ship, to frame the pirates.It's hidden in the captain's quarters... go check for yourself.
★This contract IS a fake, albeit a very detailed one. And, this is not my signature; I never authorized this document! ...Which means that Crafthole must have agreed to a deal with Aarbyville, and SimTitle1 is really behind the courier attack.You've done a great service, SimTitle0. I will see the true culprit is properly chastised.
★ A little thief you say& carrying a loaf of bread and a jug?Yea, I seen him; ran right by me a few moments ago, headed towards the stockades. Almost knocked the fishing pole from my hands as he went. Blasted kids these days!
★Them damned Tredonians got a special contract too? Impossible, I say! I was told by someone from Crafthole dat me agreement was a done deal. I sent the papers weeks back, 'n I be needin that shipment fer me peddlers here n' the suppliers back home!
★A well-played game, SimTitle0! Thanks, I don't often get a break from my responsibilities for a bit of fun.As promised, here are the archive reference numbers for those Crafthole agreements. Good luck in your investigation, and please keep me apprised of the situation.
★Welcome folks to the Great Bazaar of TownName!Fine Clothing? Exotic foods? Quality Gear? Yup, we got it all! A lil' somethin' for everyone! Step right in and enjoy the festival. No need to crowd...I'll be here all week (cuz I have to).And, don't forget to tip your wenches.
★...thank you, come again.
★Thanks fer catchin' the lil rat and returnin' the remains o' his haul. Ye done me and Aarbyville a service today.N' as fer you guppy, there's an entire ship's hold that ain't goin' ta scrub itself. Now get ye movin!
★These linens should make for a believable set of bandages& although I can't put the finishing touches on the disguise until I visit the injured guard.But, I am getting ahead of myself. Before I make the trip to the village, I need to setup the means to "persuade" the culprit once they're caught in my trap.
★A note arrived by carrier pigeon, which read: SimTitle0,I'd like to see the brigands who attacked me strung up, so you have my full support in whatever you're planning. I'm recovering at the herbalist's house in the village; you can meet me there to discuss the details. However, can I ask that you bring a bit of roasted trout? I've had nothing but vegetable broth since arriving.
★Small boy? Shabbily dressed? Running away from the beach?Yea, you just missed him, SimTitle0. He high-tailed it up the path towards the clearing on the bluff. I shouted for him to stop, but couldn't give chase since SimTitle1 ordered me not to leave the docks unguarded, with all the trouble lately.
★...I think I got assigned this post as punishment for the beating you gave me back in the throne room. Not that I fault you SimTitle0, but I hope it's a long time before we ever face off again...I'm still sore from your "interview."
★The Great Bazaar was in full swing and TownName was alive with the sounds of commerce. Rumors of a growing conflict on the high seas did little to hinder the crowds bustling around the kingdom eager to partake in the spree of trading.Various duties had kept SimTitle0 occupied and away for the start of the festival, but on the second day, she found herself with enough spare time to witness the spectacle first-hand.
★There...the laws have been posted. I don't imagine many shoppers will stop to read them, but now I can cite them when enforcing order during the festivities.
★There, the letter is off...Now to attend to the rest of my plan while I await the guard's reply. Next, I'll need cloth for a convincing disguise.
★If you're here to shop, I am afraid I'm closed for the rest of the Bazaar. I am waiting on an important shipment of new goods from Crafthole to restock my tents, but the courier sent to deliver my trade contract has gone missing and I cannot claim the supplies.I would look on it as a great personal favor if you could investigate this matter.
★Me thanks, SimTitle0. The captain be hearin' o' yer part in this.Those slimy merchants be needin' a lesson; too bad it wasn't one on walkin' the gangplank!N' now I don' even want ther' fool cloth& it'd prolly give me lass a nasty rash anyhows.
★Deals? You've come to the right place, friend. My regular stock has been well picked over... but since you look like a discerning customer, I shall offer you access to my premium merchandise.For a tiny admission fee, you can step into my tents and browse the best wares available at the Bazaar.
★It's clear that this barnacle is at fault!He stumbles up here, reeking of rum, and tries to put his scurvy paws on my master's prized velvet. 'A gift for his girl,' he said. Well, I'm not about to let some diseased slattern go around wearing our finery, and I said as much. Then the dog hit me! Do your JOB and arrest him!
★There's no sign of the thief having went this way.But it looks like there's someone fishing down by the pond that may have seen something...
★Well, my goods aren't missing. In fact, they're safely locked away in the village Custom-house. The problem is I can't retrieve them without a copy of the contract, and the courier from Crafthole hasn't arrived. They were due back two days ago with authorization on the trade agreement I recently submitted to SimTitle1...I fear the worst.
★From the reports I'm hearing, I don't expect any further disturbances for the remainder of the Bazaar; at least nothing that SimTitle1 and the guard can't handle.It appears you've managed to scare half the kingdom straight with your firm policing of TownName.As a reward, you are relieved of duty...oh, and I'll even provide you with a small cut of the festival profits.
★Fine. The momentary diversion from all the tasks and headaches of running this festival would have been nice, but have it your way SimTitle0.Have fun searching for the paperwork you need in the archives. I will ask that if you find the information you seek, that you keep me posted on any developments.
★It appears my work here is done. The rest of the festival should go smoothly, after my liberal display of justice; I should alert Her Highness.
★A very sound plan, SimTitle0. I'm impressed with your thoroughness.I think SimTitle2 was correct in summoning you; you will make a fine deputy. Best start your patrol as soon as possible. And while you're out, I have a copy of TownName's laws for you to post.
★I came up 'ere from the docks to get me girl back home a gift o' fine fabric they be known fer. 'Afore I can buy me some, that filthy merchant's brute knocks it from me hand, an' says 'Tredonian velvet ain't meant fer dogs'...DOGS! So, I cuffed her good.
★I'm glad to see justice done. I will be sure to mention your assistance to my employer.And, perhaps this will teach those filthy pirates their proper place.
★As cliche as it sounds, there is a trail of bread crumbs and the strong smell of cheap alcohol leading down the other side of the hill, away from the pit and towards the cave. ...Now I've got you, lad!
★SimTitle0 looked over the conspiratorial letter she'd just scribed: "Dear Sir, I am sorry for your troubles. I have a plan to catch those responsible for your current condition, but to do so, I need your help. Please reply as to where and when we can discuss the details in person.Regards, SimTitle0"
★Yes! We need to trap the attackers, and you will be the bait!There's a lot to prepare: making contact with the guard, obtaining a disguise, spreading the right rumors, and of course obtaining a special piece of 'furniture' to get some answers. No time to waste... you'd better hurry, SimTitle0!
★If SimTitle0 submitted the contract to SimTitle1, perhaps she has more information on the status of this shipment and the missing courier.
★You've done a great service, SimTitle0. The diplomatic situation is tense enough lately, without TownName caught in the middle. Recovering this contract validates the agreement between Tredony and Crafthole. Thanks to you, the Bazaar and its honest vendors can continue to do business. And, rest assured that I will see the true culprit is properly chastised.
★The stocks?! I haven't even done anything (that you're aware of)...Everyone, come see the cruelty inherent in the system! Help! Help! I'm being oppressed!
★Wait... What?! You said SimTitle1 was guilty.This will the last time I visit TownName. You are certainly no friend to hard-working traders.
★Wait... What?! Ye said SimTitle1 was guilty.This be the last time I visit TownName. Ye are no friend to us honest sailors!
★Well fought, SimTitle0! I doubt SimTitle1 even knew what hit her. I think SimTitle2 was correct in summoning you; you will make a fine deputy. Best start your patrol as soon as possible. And while you're out, I have a copy of TownName's laws for you to post.
★STOP! THIEF!Help, I be robbed!
★Some lil' urchin made off wit' a loaf o' me bread and me last jug o' grog! I noticed him skulkin' around earlier. I went to grab more goods from me tent, n' when I came out, he was runnin off wit' his hands full. I want him brought back wit' me wares, so I can give him a good floggin'.
★A shame you din't search harder for that grabby lil' maggot. I was lookin' to get some good lashin' in. But I'll accept yer coin instead, Deputy. It be too bad I gotta close up me shop... seems TownName just ain't safe fer honest sailors like me.
★All right you caught me. I'm real sorry for stealin', but I was so hungry, I didn't think that sailor would miss it. You can have what's left, but please don't turn me over to those pirates...I get real sea-sick.
★I'll overlook your crime just this once and smooth things over with SimTitle1. But don't think you're off the hook yet. You're going to be volunteering as a front gate greeter for the rest of the Bazaar. I had better not see you leave your post, or you'll be on the next ship to Aarbyville!
★You're going to have to learn the hard way that stealing is wrong. Just hope SimTitle1 is more understanding than I am.Now get your little, stealing behind down to the beach... FAST!
★Contracts?! I had heard rumors that Aarbyville was looking to subvert our business with their own exclusive contract...But, I just thought it was vicious gossip perpetuated by war-mongers; to learn the truth is a shame, I had hoped this festival would be free of conflict. Especially since I was assured by a reliable source that my contract would be honored!
★Which trade agreement? Two were submitted to my office: one for Tredony and one from Aarbyville. Crafthole's response is overdue and I cannot release the shipment without it. If you'd like more information, feel free to try and look up the two contracts in the Archives...though it may take awhile.
★...Or, I can give you the reference numbers, but only if you indulge me in a game of dice and cards. But be warned, I play to win!
★The thief had to pass by the docks while making his escape. Hopefully, someone there saw where he was headed.
★"I'll cover the cost of SimTitle1's stolen goods to bail the kid out. Who knew bread and wine could cost so much?"
★Collect 1000 gold to replace the stolen items
★"There's a new sheriff in town."
★Browse the goods in the merchant tents
★"I prefer to shop at my own leisure."
★"All signs point to my little thief escaping into the depths of the cave, where I have him cornered."
★"There must be some old and unused cloth that I can borrow, to fashion a believable disguise of bandages."
★"The trap is almost ready to spring. The final piece of this devious puzzle is to 'trade places' with the injured guard recovering at a safe house."
★"I don't imagine that posting the laws will deter the illiterate masses, but if it's what SimTitle2 wants, I'd better go through the motions."
★"If the information is correct, the missing trade contract with Crafthole has been hidden aboard the ship."
★"I hope the guard's well enough, and willing to play along with the plan, otherwise this will be all for naught."
★"The thief has a good head start on me. To track him down, I should try to follow his escape route and see if anyone witnessed his flight."
★"First, I'll need to get that injured guard's help by detailing the plan in a letter from the scribe table."
★SimTitle0 is not focused enough to find a wily little thief in the dark twisting caverns.
★Grab Linens for disguise from a Dresser
★Rendezvous with the injured Guard at the village safe-house
★Post the Code of Conduct at a Proclamation Board
★Search the captain's quarters on the Ship for the Trade Contract
★Send the covert letter to the Guard from a Messenger Post.
★Track down the thieving child
★Write the injured Guard a letter describing the Trap
★"A single spell on this poor unsuspecting guard should get me the security job. But which magical attack shall I use?"
★Blast SimTitle3 with a magical attack
★"It may be easier to pay for the town crier's cooperation. I'm sure 20 gold will be enough incentive."
★"A display of my martial prowess should handily earn me a security position."
★"I'll show SimTitle2 that I can handle the job of keeping order, by creating a security plan for the remainder of the Bazaar."
★"A few minutes of extra strategizing now to refine my patrol strategy will better prepare me for keeping order out there later."Time to plan: String0 / 20 m
★Prove might by contending with SimTitle3
★Win a Sparring match against SimTitle3
★Plan Security Detail with SimTitle2 at the Tactical Map
★Refine the Festival Security Plan at a Tactical Map
★"You stepped into the wrong place at the wrong time, SimTitle1."
★Disable the Culprit in a Brawl
★"The advisor sure enjoys her games. Although I do admit, this is a good way to secretly strategize."
★"The advisor sure enjoys her games. Although I do admit, this is a good way to secretly strategize."Time to devise a plan over chess: String0
★Devise Plan with SimTitle2 over a game of Chess
★"We can do this the easy way...or the hard way. In the end I will get the information I need."
★Interrogate SimTitle1 in the Interrogation Chair
★"It seems to me SimTitle1 started this brawl by insulting an honest customer. Some time in the stocks should teach her manners."
★ Despite the insults, SimTitle1 started this by throwing the first punch. The law is clear on this and a trip to the stock should cool his temper.
★"I hold you responsible for this fight."
★"About that... You're headed to the stocks too!"
★Detain SimTitle1
★GAIN PIRATE OR GUILD ALLEGIANCE:With the simmering threat of war and an influx of foreigners to partake in the Bazaar, the constable of TownName had his hands full maintaining order. A desperate plea for an able deputy was issued from the throne to ensure a tenuous peace during the festival.
★Primary Hero:"  Merchant
★Leading a dysfunctional Golem through the forest is tougher than it sounds. SimTitle0 will need a higher focus to bring the automaton safely through the forest.
★Such a fancy feather quill requires more focus to write an appropriately elegant advertisement.
★Eager to be off, the guide bird soared towards the horizon, and was immediately lost by SimTitle0 who was not focused enough to track its flight from the rolling deck.Returning to the docks, SimTitle0 found the parrot had returned to circle above the ship, cawing impatiently to depart.
★Nothing of use was found in the cave. But it was too dark in there to be sure. It's probably worth going back in to check again.
★Amidst mounting international tensions, the much anticipated Great Bazaar had returned to the land, bringing with it legions of consumers from far and near to TownName.Beyond the flurry of commerce, the Bazaar was normally an opportunity to exchange news and bolster relations. However, the threat of war had seeped into this normally festive event, and not every exchange is what it appears to be.
★Very Bazaar
★Behind the Scenes
★Spin Doctor
★"I'm going to need help with this situation, and I think the Spy can help me."
★Discuss Situation with the Spy
★How should SimTitle0 fake a war?
★How should SimTitle0 motivate the actors?
★Political disaster loomed! Would the people of TownName be forced to deal with the actual truth?
★SimTitle0 breathed a sigh of relief. The truth was a wonderful thing, except when it was terrible. A quick scare over an imaginary threat, and decades of genuine pain and strife had been averted. The Queen had been forced to deceive her own people, but gladly shouldered that burden because it was in their best interests. Also, it had been totally fun messing with everyone.
★Primary Hero:"  Monarch-------------------------------------Secondary Hero:"  Spy
★Gads!! The war is right on our doorstep! I need to hide my spouse and my kids.
★Watcher save us, they're killin' everybody out here!!
★Wow, and I haven't even heard of that country! How dare they fight us!
★Blown in half, you say? And not even horizontally in half, but vertically?! That's truly awful!
★"Plagues? Oh, those are easy to fake."
★"One war, made to order, coming up!"
★The spy was a master manipulator. Could the people of TownName be convinced that they were locked in combat with an imaginary enemy?
★Ask to Hide in Village
★"I'll ask my advisor to take the girl to the village until any news of this blows over."
★Ask Advisor to Hide in Village
★Threaten with Stocks
★"My best chance is to scare her into submission."
★Threaten Disbeliever with Stocks
★Discuss Situation
★"I need to ask SimTitle2 for help."
★"I need to ask SimTitle1 for help."
★Discuss Situation with Physician
★Discuss Situation with the Spy
★Heal Fake Plague
★Relieve from Duty
★Declare War's End
★"Now I can "heal" the plague on a few of the actors to scale back the severity of the plague."
★"Now I can 'heal' the plague on a few of the townsfolk to scale back its severity."
★"Time to scale back the severity of this 'war'."
★"Now I can relieve some of the actors and scale back the size of this 'war.'"
★Heal Fake Plague on Actor Leader
★Heal Fake Plague on Fake Plague Victim
★Declare War's End to Frightened Townsfolk
★Relieve Actor from Duty
★Loudly Announce Plague's Defeat
★Loudly Announce the War's End
★"It's about time to bring our little production to a close."
★Loudly Announce Plague's Defeat to Monarch
★Loudly Announce the War's End to the Monarch
★Juicy Gossip
★"I should ask around the town for some juicy gossip. That usually gets results!"0/2 Townspeople Asked
★"I should ask around the town for some juicy gossip. That usually gets results!"1/2 Townspeople Asked
★"I should ask another for some juicy gossip."
★Ask 2 Townspeople for Juicy Gossip
★Threaten with Exile
★Threaten Disbeliever with Exile
★Discuss Affair
★"I need to know if the daughter has told anybody of her 'hidden' relationship."
★Discuss Affair with the Daughter
★Discuss Plague
★Discuss War
★"Time to spread a little misinformation."
★Discuss Plague with Gossiper
★Discuss War with the Gossip
★Discuss Affair
★"I need to find out exactly what's going on with my advisor and this daughter from Tredony."
★Discuss Affair with Advisor
★Loudly Announce Plague
★Loudly Give War Update
★"A few PLAGUE victims are starting to show PLAGUE-LIKE symptoms...of a PLAGUE!"
★"A fake update from one of the soldiers in the field will cause a stir among the townsfolk."
★Loudly Announce Plague to Monarch
★Loudly Give Monarch War Update
★Heal Fake Plague
★Relieve from Duty
★"One more healed plague victim should scale back this 'outbreak' sufficiently."
★"I think it's about time the faux plague is totally wiped out."
★"I think it's time this war was ended for good."
★"One more actor 'offstage' should do the trick for now."
★Heal Fake Plague on Actor
★Relieve Actor from Duty
★Juicy Gossip
★"I should see what rumors these gossip-mongers are spreading around our town square."
★Ask Gossiper for Juicy Gossip
★Discuss "Gig"
★"My best bet is to frame this deception as a major gig. They won't know they're really fooling the townspeople, and they'll give it their all."
★Discuss "Gig" with Actor Leader
★Diagnose Loudly
★Discuss War Loudly
★"Now I'll just "diagnose" the overdosed townspeople with the plague.Ahhh, this is why I got into medicine."
★"Now to 'diagnose' an actor pretending to have the plague. All in a day's work!"
★"Let's see if our "refugees" bought into this terrible war enough to add their own horror stories to the mix."
★"Let's see what kind of authenticity our venerable actors can lend to our war."
★Diagnose a "Plagued" Citizen Loudly
★Discuss War Loudly with "Refugee"
★Discuss Situation
★"Let's just see how much of a problem I have on my hands..."
★Discuss Situation with Disbeliever
★Faux Plague Overdose
★Tell Graphic War Story
★"This overdose will cause the townspeople to exhibit plague-like symptoms for at least 24 hours. Guaranteed!"
★"I know my way around some fearful propaganda. Let's see how real I can make this war..."
★Give Faux Overdose to 4 Citizens [0/4]
★Give Faux Overdose to 4 Citizens [1/4]
★Give Faux Overdose to 4 Citizens [2/4]
★Give Faux Overdose to 4 Citizens [3/4]
★Tell Graphic War Story  to 4 Citizens [0/4]
★Tell Graphic War Story  to 4 Citizens [1/4]
★Tell Graphic War Story  to 4 Citizens [2/4]
★Tell Graphic War Story  to 4 Citizens [3/4]
★Diagnose Loudly
★Discuss War Loudly
★"One more should do the trick."
★"One more should do the trick."
★Discuss Plague
★Discuss War
★"Now for the other gossiper."
★Discuss Plague with Gossiper
★Discuss War with Gossip
★Mock Ability
★Intimidate Actors
★"Not every actor is up to this challenge -- I understand! Just forget I said anything."
★"A quick flash of steel will get things rolling."
★Mock Lead Actor's Ability
★Intimidate Actor Leader
★Discuss Plans
★"A plan is forming, but I should probably consult with my assistant first."
★Discuss Plans with Assistant
★"I should head back to the clinic. I'll bet my assistant is about to get very busy..."
★"I should check in and see how SimFirstName0 is doing..."
★"I should head back to the Spy Quarters."
★"I should regroup with SimTitle1 and see how she is faring with things."
★"I'll meet with the Queen back at my quarters to regroup."
★Regroup at Clinic
★Regroup at Spy Quarters
★"I don't know what the physician is planning, but it's the best shot I've got. I'll just return to the throne and look as scandal-free as possible."
★"I don't know what the spy is planning, but it's the best shot I've got. I'll sit tight for now."
★Return to Throne Room
★"Time to tell the Monarch about this 'outbreak.'"
★"Time to catch the Monarch up on the details of our war."
★Go to Throne Room
★"Now to return home and keep an eye out for any kinks in the plan."
★Return to Throne Room
★Uh-oh. Now what?
★How should SimTitle0 spread the "plague?"
★How should SimTitle0 deal with the problem?
★How should SimTitle0 appeal to the actors?
★"I'll just infect random townsfolk with some Faux Plague."
★"Oh, I see. Well, if it's too hard for you guys..."
★"If you don't act, you just might get on my bad side..."
★"I'll threaten them with some time in the stocks... or worse!"
★"You have no rights but those I allow you: To the stocks!!"
★"I'll spread some old war stories to the townsfolk... incite a war scare!"
★"I'll hire some actors to pretend to be plague victims."
★"Payment? Of course! Fifty gold for your troupe."
★"Let's see how the threat of exile from TownName sits!"
★"Fine. If he won't respond to fear, then it must be greed. I'll buy his silence."
★"I'll hire actors to play war refugees."
★Political disaster loomed! Would the people of TownName be forced to deal with the actual truth?
★SimTitle0 breathed a sigh of relief. The truth was a wonderful thing, except when it was terrible. A quick scare over an imaginary threat, and decades of genuine pain and strife had been averted. The Queen had been forced to deceive her own people, but gladly shouldered that burden because it was in their best interests. Also, it had been totally fun to mess with everyone.
★Primary Hero:"  Monarch-------------------------------------Secondary Hero:"  Physician
★This is an issue. I need to give this woman an ultimatum... quietly.
★There, that should create the desired effect. No news spreads like plague news!
★I've been healed! It's a... It's a... Um, line?
★Ah, thank you doctor! Now I can make my trip to Yacothia! I hear they have a great acting troupe there!
★I can return to my family without fear of war? Now I can finally take them to see that famous Yacothian Action Troupe they've always wanted to see!
★It's a miracle! I feel so much... wait, what's my motivation again?
★The war is over? I'm so happy, I could...Now what kind of happy am I? Stoically content? Joyously exultant? Thrilled to be alive, but tempered by my grief over fallen comrades?
★I'm healed! I thought that it was the end!
★Thank you doctor, I was afraid I wasn't going to make it! These plagues aren't so tough after all!
★You mean I don't have to feel scared anymore? Great! Now I can drink because I feel happy!
★I finally feel safe again! Yay, security!!
★Huh. That was the shortest war I've ever been in!