Osseous Intro

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Oh, my darkness! It cannot be! Is that... a living human? In the Shadow Realm? This can only mean... the Void Portals are finally open again! [[Continue->mro-mansion-welcome2]]

Look at you, looking so ALIVE and WELL! Pardon my hysteria, it has been a very long time since... well, since this mansion had someone to run it! [[Continue->mro-mansion-invitation]]

You, erm... ARE here to run this mansion, are you not? [[Respond->mro-mansion-player-accept1]]

[[Uh...->mro-mansion-introduction]] [[Where exactly am I?->mro-mansion-introduction]]

Oh, it appears my enthusiasm has interfered with my manners. You are in an "other" dimension, human friend. The elsewhere, the world between worlds, the only place where the living and the dead can coexist! [[Continue->mro-mansion-introduction2]]

[[Sounds intimidating.->mro-mansion-explain]] [[Sounds great but... how?->mro-mansion-explain]]

All you must do is adorn it with creepy furniture, add new rooms, and really spookify the place! Right now there is not a soul around, but not for long... [[Continue->mro-mansion-introghosts]]

Ghosts have become quite choosy when it comes to the homes they are willing to haunt, but I know of one jolly poltergeist that will haunt just about any mansion with a crackling fire and a comfortable chair. [[Respond->mro-mansion-player-whatghost]]

My name is Mr. Osseous. I am programmed to assist you with whatever you may need to turn this old house into a fully-fledged Haunted Mansion! [[Respond->mro-mansion-player-askhow]]

[[Let's haunt this place up!->mro-mansion-givestuff]] [[I want to meet a ghost!->mro-mansion-givestuff]]

Very well then! In the future you will need to conjure your own furniture, but here is an armchair and a fireplace to get you started. Try placing them in this room to see what happens! (text-colour:red)[Give fireplace and armchair] (text-colour:red)[Assign Quest 1] [[End Conversation->Table of Contents]]

(text-colour:purple)[If items have not been placed] You have a mystical bag in your possession, do not be fooled by its size, it fits all kinds of things! Just open it up to place your new chair and fireplace. [[End of conversation->Table of Contents]]

[[Osseous Intro->mro-mansion-welcome1]] [[Osseous Help Placing->mro-mansion-helpplacing]] [[Bob Intro->bob-mansion-hello]] [[Bob Empty Room->bob-mansion-quest3start]] [[Osseous Give Recipes->osseous-mansion-giverecipestart]] [[Blair Intro->blair-mansion-intro]] [[Romeo Intro->romeo-bridge-intro]] [[Juliet Intro->juliet-forest-intro]] [[Osseous Sell Quest->mro-mansion-sellback-start]] [[Zee Intro->zee-frightkea-intro]] [[Zee Exterior Decor Quest->zee-frightkea-extdecor]] [[Osseous Conclusion->mro-mansion-thankyou]] [[Bjorn Intro->bjorn-mansion-intro]] [[Doom Intro->doom-mansion-intro-nogloom]] [[Doom Intro 2->doom-mansion-intro-withgloom]] [[Gloom Intro->gloom-mansion-intro-nodoom]] [[Gloom Intro 2->gloom-mansion-intro-withdoom]] [[Tabitha Intro->tabitha-mansion-summoned]] [[Bjorn Return Quest->bjorn-return-quest]] [[Tabitha Return Quest->tabitha-mansion-returnquest]] [[Sage Intro->sage-mansion-intro]] [[Vega Intro->vega-mansion-hello]]

Whoa! It appears I've been summoned! To whom do I owe the pleasure? [[Respond->bob-mansion-player-hello]]

[[I'm PLAYER NAME, and this is my mansion!->bob-mansion-intro1]] [[Who are you? ->bob-mansion-intro2]]

Oh, is it? That's great news, this place sure looks like it could use a human touch, haha! [[Respond->bob-mansion-player-whatdo]]

The name is Bob, and when it comes to haunting mansions, you could say I'm a professional. Back in my alive days I used to investigate haunted mansions, and now I get to haunt them myself! Isn't it neat? [[Respond->bob-mansion-player-whatdo4]]

[[Who are you?->bob-mansion-intro2]] [[What should I do?->bob-mansion-suggestroom]]

[[How did you die?->bob-mansion-backstory]] [[What should I do?->bob-mansion-suggestroom]]

I can help you summon some more ghosts if you like! But it feels a little cramped in here. Perhaps we can make more room if you unlock one of those mystery doors? (text-colour:red)[Give Quest 2] [[End Conversation->Table of Contents]]

I died of supernatural causes. I was searching for spirits at a rather, well, unstable estate and the roof caved in at an unfortunate time, causing me to become the very spirit I was searching for, haha! [[Respond->bob-mansion-player-whatdo3]]

[[How ironic. Now how do we get some more ghosts in here?->bob-mansion-suggestroom]]

That's much better, now there's some space to breathe! For those of us who can, anyway. Not me! Haha! [[Respond->bob-mansion-player-quest3how]]

[[I don't see any ghosts in there.->bob-mansion-emptyroom]]

Of course not, what's a poor soul supposed to do with an empty room? You gotta put some stuff in here! [[Respond->bob-mansion-player-emptyroom]]

[[What stuff?->bob-mansion-stuff]] [[Okay, can you give me some stuff then?->bob-mansion-stuff2]]

Oh, you know! Spooky sofas, terrifying tables, deadsco balls! There are all kinds of things to be acquired around Ghostopia, and you can conjure them yourself! Why don't you go see if Mr. Osseous can help you with that? [[End conversation->Table of Contents]]

Me? That's a good one, haha! Of course ghosts can't carry physical objects, they would slip right through our non-existent hands! But if you go bother Mr. Osseous, he might know how to get you some. [[End Conversation->Table of Contents]]

Hello again! I trust you have gotten a chance to get to know Bob? Ah, and I see you have added a new room, how delightful! [[Respond->osseous-mansion-player-askrecipes]]

[[I'm looking for some furniture.->osseous-mansion-giverecipes]] [[Tell me more about Ghostopia.->osseous-mansion-lore]]

Splendid! To acquire furniture, you must conjure it from other realms. You will need a recipe scroll for each item you wish to conjure. [[Respond->osseous-mansion-player-recipequestion]]

Ah, yes! Due to its unique interdimensional location, you will meet many lifeforms during your time here. Ghosts, zombies, even vampires! And everyone is quite friendly, if I do say so myself! [[Respond->osseous-mansion-player-lore]]

[[How do I get recipe scrolls?->osseous-mansion-giverecipes2]]

There are a few ways to get recipes. You may purchase them at Frightkea, find them scattered across the world, or receive them as rewards for completing objectives. [[Continue->osseous-mansion-giverecipes3]]

I have taken the liberty of acquiring some recipe scrolls on your behalf, have a look in your bag. But you will need to go out and gather the resources to conjure said furniture, yes? [[Respond->osseous-mansion-player-acceptrecipes]]

[[Thanks, I'll take it from here!->Table of Contents]] [[And how exactly do I do that?->osseous-mansion-explainrecipes]]

When you open your new recipes in your spellbook, you will notice they each have resources, such as wood or crystals, that you will need before you can start conjuring. Just exit the mansion and start gathering! (text-colour:red)[Give Recipes: gramophone, rose-tinted window, vicious vanity ][[End conversation->Table of Contents]]

[[Cool, now I'm looking for some furniture!->osseous-mansion-giverecipes]] [[And where do I fit in all this?->osseous-mansion-lore2]]

Humans in Ghostopia are in charge of our many haunted mansions! This one is yours to do with what you will. Decorate and expand it as you wish. The more ghosts you are able to attract to come haunt this place, the better! [[Respond->osseous-mansion-player-lorequestion]]

[[I'm so ready for this!->osseous-mansion-giverecipes3]] [[How do I summon ghosts?->osseous-mansion-explainghosts]]

Ghosts will be summoned based on the furniture you place in your mansion. Or, you can seek them out by finding their gravestones out in the world. Each gravestone has an epitaph, or an engraving, that will clue you in to what that ghost wants! But for now, start by getting some furniture! [[Respond->osseous-mansion-player-askforrecipe]]

[[Speaking of which, I need some recipes!->osseous-mansion-giverecipes3]]

What -- ? Oh! Who are you? Where am I? I haven't heard the sound of a gramophone in ages... [[Respond->blair-mansion-player-intro]]

[[I summoned you!->blair-mansion-intro2]] [[Who are you?->blair-mansion-intro3]]

Oh, of course, it was about time! I've been yearning for a new mansion to haunt. The Ethereal Plane can get pretty dull, you know. [[Respond->blair-mansion-player-convo]]

My name is Blair. I existed in your world during Victorian times, but judging by your attire it doesn't seem that's when you come from. [[Respond->blair-mansion-player-convo]]

[[What do you like to do for fun?->blair-mansion-fun]] [[How did you die?->blair-mansion-howidied]]

There's nothing better than attending balls and gossiping about them afterwards, just like the old days! Tell me, where can I meet all the other lively spirits you've summoned here? [[Respond->blair-mansion-player-otherghosts]]

Oh, it's a long story. I had a terrible bore of a sister named Clair. She made it her life's mission to outshine me at every possible moment. So, naturally, I poisoned her chalice at supper one night. [[Respond->blair-mansion-player-howidied]]

[[Well... there's Bob.->blair-mansion-bobreaction]] [[You're actually only the second ghost I've summoned.->blair-mansion-summonmore]]

[[Sounds like that didn't go so well? ->blair-mansion-howidied2]]

If you must know, it just so happens that it slipped my mind exactly which chalice was poisoned and I ended up taking a sip of the wrong one. It wasn't my fault the chalices were so bloody identical! [[Respond->blair-mansion-player-howidied2]]

[[Such cruel irony!->blair-mansion-howidied3]] [[Kinda sounds like it was your fault...->blair-mansion-howidied4]]

Indeed. But I must say, I have enjoyed existing in a distant dimension where Clair isn't around to step on my proverbial toes. Tell me, where are all the other ghosts haunting this fine estate? [[Respond->blair-mansion-player-otherghosts]]

If anything, it was Clair's fault for distracting me as I was serving the drinks! I must say, even with that traumatic occurrence, I do miss a good party. [[Continue->blair-mansion-fun]]

Oh, Bob! That silly specter seems to be everywhere these days. I don't think I can float through yet another conversation about his paranormal encounters back in the Material Plane. I'll die again, of boredom! I trust you are planning on inviting some more interesting apparitions to join us here? [[Respond->blair-mansion-player-getmoreghosts]]

Oh, I do hate to be among the first to arrive at a party! It's not a good look. Luckily, I've heard a rumor that the spirit of a dashing young man has been spotted near the Bridge of Souls. Perhaps you can coax him here. (text-colour:red)[Give "Find Romeo" Quest] [[End Conversation->Table of Contents]]

[[I'm only getting started!->blair-mansion-summonmore2]] [[Any suggestions?->blair-mansion-summonmore2]]

I heard a rumor that a striking young man has just arrived in Ghostopia. He was last seen sulking about on the Bridge of Souls. I believe the company of a lady like myself can lift his spirits! Perhaps you can bring him here? (text-colour:red)[Give "Find Romeo" Quest]

Who cometh here, disturbing me in mine own sorrow? [[Respond->romeo-bridge-player-intro]]

[[You seem upset, what's going on?->romeo-bridge-explainsadness]] [[Wait, are you... "the" Romeo?->romeo-bridge-intro2]]

I hath traveled a long way to be with mine Juliet, but it seemeth our star-crossed paths didn't meet in the afterlife! O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! [[Respond->romeo-bridge-player-askquestions]]

If the Romeo thou art looking for is the one who belongs to the quaint Juliet, thou art in luck. Alas, it seemeth the stars insist on keeping us apart! [[Respond->romeo-bridge-player-askquestions]]

[[Where do you think she is?->romeo-bridge-whereisjuliet]] [[What happened between you two?->romeo-bridge-whathappened]]

I hath't nay idea! Timing hath never been our strong suit, but I did expect to meet her here! I can't standeth the thought of mine lady roaming 'round this dimension by herself! Or worse, if it be true the lady nev'r did doth kicketh the bucket at all! [[Respond->romeo-bridge-player-reassure]]

We art lovers and victims of a cruel twist of fate. Thee see, our rivaling families did not allow our love to prevail. So we did escape to be together in darkness, whither our love couldst exist in the light! [[Continue->romeo-bridge-whathappened2]]

But it seemeth the lady hath not maketh this far! I shudder to bethink mine lady did stay behind in the land of the living! What if it be true and I hath't defied the stars for nothing? [[Respond->romeo-bridge-player-reassure]]

[[Don't worry, I'm pretty sure she crossed over...->romeo-bridge-hope]] [[If my memory serves me well, she's definitely around here somewhere.->romeo-bridge-hope]]

Thee've seen juliet? What marvelous news! Prithee, point me in mine lover's direction! [[Respond->romeo-bridge-player-idk]]

[[I haven't actually seen her, but I'll help you look.->romeo-bridge-assignquest]] [[I was actually hoping you could come haunt my mansion...->romeo-bridge-comehaunt]]

Praise thee! At which hour I first arrived, I did find myself in a forest near a mystical circle. I shall wait on the bridge lest the lady appears, but wilt thee go forth and check the forest? [[Respond->romeo-bridge-player-accept]]

[[Sure thing, Romeo.->romeo-bridge-giverecipe]] [[I was actually hoping you could come haunt my mansion...->romeo-bridge-comehaunt]]

I will haunt any mansion as long as mine Juliet is in it! Findeth that lady, and we shalt both haunt thy mansion still! [[Respond->romeo-bridge-player-accept2]]

[[I'll find her for you!->romeo-bridge-giverecipe]]

Splendid! Hither, taketh this recipe scroll. Conjure it after finding Juliet -- 'twill light up any room, just like the lady doest! (text-colour:red)[Give Candelabra Recipe] (text-colour:red)[Give "Find Juliet" Quest]

I was hoping for somebody to walketh by! Hopefully ye art the one to help me with mine ill-fated predicament! [[Respond->juliet-forest-player-intro]]

[[Are you "the" Juliet?->juliet-forest-intro2]] [[I'm here to help!->juliet-forest-intro3]]

What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet! But aye, I am Juliet, and I'm looking for Romeo! [[Respond->juliet-forest-player-canihelp]]

Praise thee! I did choose to followeth Romeo to the afterlife, but I arrived late and all I couldst findeth was his gravestone! [[Respond->juliet-forest-player-canihelp2]]

[[I've seen Romeo, he's right over by the Bridge of Souls!->juliet-forest-whereromeo]] [[Are these your gravestones?->juliet-forest-gravestone]]

[[Gravestone?->juliet-forest-gravestone]] [[I know where Romeo is, he's at the Bridge of Souls!->juliet-forest-whereromeo]]

Indeed, both of our gravestones, but only mine spirit did doth appear! [[Continue->juliet-forest-gravestone2]]

I believeth the writings on the gravestones must mean something! Will thee be the one to reunite me with mine love? Thee shouldst read what it sayeth on the stones! [[Respond->juliet-forest-player-willread]]

O, I can't bringeth myself to leaveth this spot, lest he shows up! [[Continue->juliet-forest-gravestone2]]

[[How about I summon you both to my mansion?->juliet-forest-giverecipe]]

Aye, and we can exist together still! Give me my Romeo, and when I shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars! Take this recipe scroll. The little stars shall summon my Romeo! (text-colour:red)[Give Ether Loveseat recipe] [[End conversation->Table of Contents]]

Hello again! Busy day, yes? I see you have summoned some fresh haunts, how delightful! [[Respond->mro-mansion-player-askforquest]]

[[What should I do next?->mro-mansion-givequest]]

I was hoping you would ask me that! Now that the mansion is shaping up on the inside, I do believe it is time for its greatness to be reflected on the outside as well, yes? [[Continue->mro-mansion-givequest2]]

Unfortunately, exterior renovations can be a bit costly, meaning you will need to earn some Plasma Coins to get started. I have managed to scrounge up some change for you, but it is not much... (text-colour:green)[Consequence: Give Player 100 Plasma] [[Continue->mro-mansion-givequest3]]

You will need to earn the rest of it yourself. You can use Plasma to purchase exterior upgrades or to shop for things in town! [[Respond->mro-mansion-player-howtoearn]]

[[How do I earn Plasma Coins?->mro-mansion-howtoearn]]

The easiest way to earn Plasma is to sell items to Frightkea, the largest furniture shop in town. They will buy anything you wish to sell, from furniture to raw resources! [[Continue->mro-mansion-howtoearn2]]

Get out there and gather some resources to sell, or conjure some items to earn even more! Once you are ready, head over to Frightkea and speak to Zee the Zombie. They should be able to assist you. (text-colour:green)[Consequence: Give sellback quest] [[End Conversation->Table of Contents]]

Hey, you look like you're new in town. Need something? [[Respond->zee-frightkea-player-inquire]]

[[Who are you?->zee-frightkea-whoami]] [[What is this place?->zee-frightkea-frightkea]]

My name is Zee and I'm a zombie, if that wasn't obvious. I'm the store manager here. I guess my workload is about to go up now that they're letting humans back into Ghostopia... [[Respond->zee-frightkea-player-followup]]

This is Frightkea, your one-stop-shop for frightful furnishings. And that is the cheesy line they make me say whenever I'm asked that question. [[Respond->zee-frightkea-player-howsell]]

[[What's it like to be a zombie?->zee-frightkea-beingzombie]] [[Do you eat brains?->zee-frightkea-brains]] [[What is this place?->zee-frightkea-frightkea]]

It's pretty repetitive, but whatever. Ghostopia is not an awful place to exist as a zombie. It's nice not to have to worry about annoying human needs like sleeping or going to the bathroom. [[Respond->zee-frightkea-player-zombiequestion]]

Well duh, I'm a zombie. But don't worry, zombies don't hurt anyone here. We eat this synthetic stuff called "Impossible Brains." So yeah I'm basically vegan. [[Respond->zee-frightkea-player-zombiequestion]]

[[How did you die?->zee-frightkea-howidied]] [[I'm looking to sell some stuff.->zee-frightkea-selling]]

Fun fact, zombies aren't actually dead. Not fully anyway. We still have a sliver of life force left which is why we get to hold onto our rotting bodies. [[Respond->zee-frightkea-player-react]]

[[Ew->zee-frightkea-howidied2]]. [[I'm looking to sell some stuff.->zee-frightkea-selling]]

It's less unpleasant than it sounds. Plus, you don't even have your physical nose with you right now so you can't really smell me, which is a good thing. [[Respond->zee-frightkea-player-askforhelp]]

[[I'm looking to earn some Plasma.->zee-frightkea-selling]] [[Tell me about Frightkea.->zee-frightkea-frightkea]]

[[What can I do at Frightkea?->zee-frightkea-frightkea2]] [[What's it like to be a zombie?->zee-frightkea-beingzombie]] [[I have some things to sell!->zee-frightkea-selling]]

Well, you can buy furniture off the showroom floor, we change the stock a lot so make sure to check back often. You can also buy recipe scrolls and elemental tints off the shelf to the right, or sell items by talking to me. [[Continue->zee-frightkea-selling]]

Cool, so what do you wanna sell? (text-colour:green)[Consequence: open sellback menu]

Hey, thanks for selling us your old unwanted junk. Now what are you gonna do with all this Plasma cash? Spend it here, I hope. [[Respond->zee-frightkea-player-decorating]]

[[I'm gonna spend it on mansion renovations.->zee-frightkea-renovations]] [[None of your business!->zee-frightkea-renovations2]]

Good thinking, human. Ghosts love to haunt a sick-looking mansion. You should go make yours look better than any of the others! [[Respond->zee-frightkea-player-howtoreno]]

Oh, an attitude? I like it. I wouldn't wanna tell me either. But here's a tip, if you haven't already fixed up the look of your mansion on the outside, it wouldn't be a bad way to spend your Plasma. Just saying... [[Respond->zee-frightkea-player-howtoreno]]

[[How do I change the look of my mansion?->zee-frightkea-mansionlook]]

Oh, easy. Just stand outside your mansion and open up the mansion editor. Then decide what you want to change, pay for it, and let interdimensional magic do the rest! It'll change right before your human eyes. (text-colour:lime)+(background:black)[Consequence: give exterior decor quest]

Welcome back! I must say, I am quite impressed with how much progress you have made! The new haunts seem pleased to be here, and the mansion is looking frightfully eerie once more! [[Continue->mro-mansion-thankyou2]]

I must say, you have proven that you have what it takes to run a Haunted Mansion! As a thank you for your hard work, I have filled your spellbook with a variety of recipes so you can continue to decorate if you wish. (text-colour:red)[Consequence: unlock all recipes] [[Continue->mro-mansion-theend]]

You will not be able to summon any more ghostly guests for now, but you may continue to add rooms, shop for items at Frightkea, and place the objects you conjure! [[Continue->mro-mansion-goodbye]]

Oh! One final ask before you go. The Shadow Council is looking for feedback from our new human residents. Please do not forget to fill out the form they send you! Any comments you share will certainly help make Ghostopia a better place for all! [[End conversation->Table of Contents]]

A-ha! A-huh? I just lost my train of thought! [[Respond->bjorn-mansion-player-whoareyou]]

[[Who are you?->bjorn-mansion-whoami]] [[Welcome to my mansion!->bjorn-mansion-welcome]]

My name is Bjorn, I'm a professor, mathematician and eternal student of the meaning of life. Erm, afterlife, that is. I am at your disposal if there are any calculations you need to make! [[Respond->bjorn-mansion-player-calc]]

Ah, and what a fine mansion it is. So much wall space for scribbling equations! [[Continue->bjorn-mansion-whoami]]

[[What's 2 + 2?->bjorn-mansion-twoplustwo]] [[What's the meaning of life?->bjorn-mansion-meaning]]

Oh, you try and stump me! Of course, you would start with the two, add two more, and then... wait... remind me the question? [[Respond->bjorn-mansion-player-math]]

All my calculations seem to lead to the number 42. Although the meaning of that number remains a mystery! [[Respond->bjorn-mansion-player-moveon]]

[[Nevermind...->bjorn-mansion-moveon]] [[What's the meaning of life?->bjorn-mansion-meaning]]

Ah, yes, no time for idle chitchat! If there is one thing I've learned, it's that those pesky numbers don't solve themselves! [[Respond->bjorn-mansion-player-moveon]]

[[How did you die?->bjorn-mansion-howidied]] [[How can I make you more comfortable?->bjorn-mansion-givequest]]

It was during a lecture. I was solving an equation on the chalkboard and it got rather complicated. I needed more space! So I built a chair tower to reach the top of the board, and, well, it collapsed. So here I am! [[Respond->bjorn-mansion-player-makecomfortable]]

Funny you ask, I was just noticing the lack of desk space here. One can never have too many desks, you know! If I could only have a private space for some quiet scribbling... (text-colour:red)[Consequence: give quest to conjure and place any desk and chair] [[End conversation->Table of Contents]]

[[How can I make you more comfortable?->bjorn-mansion-givequest]]

[[Hey, you're my new buddy! We're gonna have so much fun! Wanna play truth or dare? I'll go first! Truth or dare? [[Respond->doom-mansion-player-truthdare]]

[[Truth.->doom-mansion-truth]] [[Dare.->doom-mansion-dare]]

Is it TRUE you're still alive?! [[Respond->doom-mansion-player-truth]]

I DARE you to summon my twin sister, Gloom! [[Respond->doom-mansion-player-dare]]

[[Yep, I'm still alive.->doom-mansion-alive]] [[Nope, I'm a ghost.->doom-mansion-ghost]]

[[Where is she?->doom-mansion-findgloom]] [[How did you die?->doom-mansion-howidied]]

That is so COOL! Back when I was alive, I got into all kinds of trouble. It was a blast. My parents weren't super happy with me though. [[Respond->doom-mansion-player-chitchat]]

Wait... really? You look pretty solid to me! [[Respond->doom-mansion-player-chitchat]]

[[How did you die?->doom-mansion-howidied]] [[Now give me a dare.->doom-mansion-dare]]

My twin sister and I went to this ultra-boring boarding school in England. I thought it would be funny to overflow all the toilets in the bathrooms, so I did. We got kicked out... [[Continue->doom-mansion-howidied2]]

So they sent us to America to go to a different school. We boarded a ship that was supposed to be unsinkable. Plot twist, it wasn't! [[Respond->doom-mansion-wheresister]]

No idea! I haven't seen her since I arrived in Ghostopia. But maybe you can go find her gravestone out there? I like having her around, she keeps me out of trouble... well, most of the time. (text-colour:red)[Consequence: give quest to summon Gloom] [[End conversation->Table of Contents]]

Hey! Whoa, what a cool mansion! So much havoc to wreak! [[Respond->doom-mansion-player-whoareyou]]

[[Who are you?->doom-mansion-whoami]] [[Are you Gloom's brother?->doom-mansion-brother]]

I am Doom, the bringer of chaos and fun! Hey, thanks for placing a toilet for me to clog! I love a good flood. [[Respond->doom-mansion-player-question]]

Yes, we're like yin and yang! I like having her around, she keeps me out of trouble. Well, most of the time. [[Respond->doom-mansion-player-question]]

[[Where is your twin sister?->doom-mansion-findgloom]]

[[How did you die?->doom-mansion-howidied-alt]] [[Please don't break anything.->doom-mansion-behave]]

Gloom and I went to this ultra-boring boarding school in England. I thought it would be funny to overflow all the toilets in the bathrooms, so I did. We got kicked out... [[Continue->doom-mansion-howidied-alt2]]

Fiiiine, I'll behave. Kinda. We'll see. [[End Conversation->Table of Contents]]

So they sent us to America to go to a different school. We boarded a ship that was supposed to be unsinkable. Plot twist, it wasn't! [[End Conversation->Table of Contents]]

Oh, hey! I'm Gloom. What a pretty mansion this is! [[Respond->gloom-mansion-player-intro]]

[[Glad you like it!->gloom-mansion-missing]] [[You seem pretty cheerful for someone named "Gloom."->gloom-mansion-moreinfo]]

I love it! There is one thing missing, though. My twin brother, Doom! I miss him so much! [[Respond->gloom-mansion-player-backstory]]

I know, right? Never judge a book by its cover! My twin brother, Doom, has a VERY accurate name, though. He's quite the troublemaker. [[Respond->gloom-mansion-player-backstory]]

[[Where is your brother?->gloom-mansion-whereisdoom]] [[How did you die?->gloom-mansion-howidied]]

I have no clue! I wouldn't leave him alone for long, he can go a little wild if I'm not there. I'm the only one he really listens to. [[Respond->gloom-mansion-player-moreinfo]]

My brother Doom gets himself in some sticky situations, I'm usually the one to bail him out. One day he decided to flood all the bathrooms at our school. I wasn't involved, but we both got expelled. [[Continue->gloom-mansion-howidied2]]

So our parents shipped us off to a different boarding school across the ocean, hoping for a fresh beginning. But what we really got was a fresh ending, when the ship hit an iceberg and sank! Oh well. [[Respond->gloom-mansion-player-howsad]]

[[How did you die?->gloom-mansion-howidied]] [[Do you need help finding him?->gloom-mansion-givequest]]

It would be great if you could summon Doom here! Would you go try to find his gravestone out there? Please please please! (text-colour:red)+(background:black)[Consequence: give Summon Doom quest] [[End Conversation->Table of Contents]]

[[What a sad story.->gloom-mansion-nosad]] [[I think I know what ship you're talking about.->gloom-mansion-titanic]]

I think everything happens the way it's meant to. Plus, being a ghost isn't too bad. I get to fly! Now I just need to find Doom. [[Respond->gloom-mansion-player-canihelp]]

Oh, really? I forget what it was called. The Gigantic, I think it was? Anyway, I really hope I can find Doom soon! I know how to keep him out of trouble. Well, most of time. [[Respond->gloom-mansion-player-canihelp]]

[[Maybe I can help you with that.->gloom-mansion-givequest]]

Hi there, I'm Gloom! This mansion is so pretty! And look at that, my twin brother is here too! [[Respond->gloom-mansion-player-welcome]]

[[The gang's all here!->gloom-mansion-happy]] [[You seem pretty cheerful for someone named "Gloom."->gloom-mansion-name]]

Yes, it's a lively place indeed! We're gonna have so much fun here! [[Respond->gloom-mansion-player-howudied]]

I know, right? Never judge a book by its cover! [[Respond->gloom-mansion-player-howudied]]

[[How did you die?->gloom-mansion-howidied-alt]] [[What do you like to do for fun?->gloom-mansion-fun]]

Doom gets himself in some sticky situations, I'm usually the one to bail him out. One day he decided to flood all the bathrooms at our school. I wasn't involved, but we both got expelled. [[Continue->gloom-mansion-howidied-alt2]]

When I'm not chasing Doom around and getting him out of trouble, which is fun in its own way, I like to read books. All kinds of books! [[End Conversation->Table of Contents]]

[[I think I know what ship you're talking about.->gloom-mansion-notsad2]][[What do you like to do for fun?->gloom-mansion-fun]]

Oh, really? I forget what it was called. The Gigantic, I think it was? Whatever, being a ghost isn't too bad. I get to fly! End [[Conversation->Table of Contents]]

Oh! To whom do I owe the pleasure of being summoned? [[Respond->tabitha-mansion-player-hello]]

[[Who are you?->tabitha-mansion-intro]] [[I'm the owner of this mansion!->tabitha-mansion-welcome]]

I am Tabitha, darling, and in this afterlife I've chosen to take the whole "rest in peace" thing quite literally. What a lovely set of bathtubs you have here! [[Respond->tabitha-mansion-player-question]]

Oh! You have such a lovely set of bubble baths. I'll have to try them all out and let you know which one is most restful. [[Respond->tabitha-mansion-player-question]]

[[How did you die?->tabitha-mansion-howidied]] [[How come you're so into bubble baths?->tabitha-mansion-bubblebath]]

Oh, it's a silly story, really. When I was alive, I was a competitive runner. I won quite a few medals! I would display them in my bathroom so I could stare at them while I relaxed in the bath after a competition. [[Continue->tabitha-mansion-howidied2]]

What's not to love about long relaxing baths? Although I can no longer feel the warmth of the water on my skin, at least I can't get pruney fingers! [[Respond->tabitha-mansion-player-chitchat]]

One day I decided to wear the medals while bathing, but they were too heavy and, well, let's just say I ended up drowning in the weight of my accomplishments! [[Respond->tabitha-mansion-player-chitchat2]]

[[How did you die?->tabitha-mansion-howidied]] [[Which bathtub is your favorite?->tabitha-mansion-favtub]]

I like to have a tub for every mood! Fire tub to re-energize, water tub for when I'm sad, earth tub for mud baths, air tub for daydreaming and ether tub to connect with my spiritual side! [[Respond->tabitha-mansion-player-canihelp]]

[[Which bathtub is your favorite?->tabitha-mansion-favtub]] [[Give me some self-care tips!->tabitha-mansion-selfcare]]

Eat healthy, exercise regularly, meditate, and allow yourself to relax! Oh, and never bring your medals into the bath. [[Respond->tabitha-mansion-player-relax]]

[[Give me some self-care tips!->tabitha-mansion-selfcare]] [[What can I do to help you relax even more?->tabitha-mansion-givequest]]

[[What can I do to help you relax even more?->tabitha-mansion-givequest]]

Oh, darling, I do like to have some crystals with me when I bathe. For added relaxation! Say, have you been to the Forgotten Falls? It's that darling waterfall in the Mystic Forest! [[Continue->tabitha-mansion-givequest2]]

There are some special Moonstone crystals back there, infused with the cleansing energy of the waterfall! If you fetch some of those for me, I can give you something special in return. (text-colour:red)[Consequence: give Tabitha quest] [[End Conversation->Table of Contents]]

Oh, darling, you got the Moonstone! Splendid! This will make my baths more relaxing for sure! I know you possess many tubs already, but here is a rather special one for your collection. It's quite kind on the limbs!

Ah, finally, some space to think! Oh, the calculations we'll make!

Good evening. You have summoned me, I see. I take it you have some books to return? [[Respond->sage-mansion-player-hello]]

[[Books? What books?->sage-mansion-books]] [[Who are you?->sage-mansion-whoami]]

Books! Containers of knowledge. Printed works consisting of pages glued or sewn together and bound in a cover. Now that you know what a book is, would you care to admit if you have any that are OVERDUE? [[Respond->sage-mansion-player-booktalk]]

I am Sage. In my life I was a university librarian, ensuring all volumes were properly preserved, categorized, and most importantly, returned when borrowed. [[Respond->sage-mansion-player-followup]]

[[Sounds like a novel way to spend your life. ->sage-mansion-givequest2]] [[How did you die?->sage-mansion-howidied]]

[[Relax, I don't have any books to return!->sage-mansion-givequest]] [[How did you die?->sage-mansion-howidied]]

That is very responsible of you. Alas, the same cannot be said about other Ghostopia residents! Would you be a dear and help me collect some overdue books around town? I simply cannot stand an incomplete library! (text-colour:red)[Consequence: give quest to collect books from Ghostopia NPCs] [[Respond->sage-mansion-player-accept]]

Oh, it's a short story with quite the bittersweet ending. A book was missing and it quite literally drove me up the wall. I climbed a very tall shelf but just as I found the missing book, I lost my balance on the ladder. And just like that, my own shelf life expired! [[Respond->sage-mansion-player-deathresponse]]

[[Sounds like it was bound to happen.->sage-mansion-givequest2]]

Indeed. Now, will you agree to help me collect all the overdue books from residents around town? It's quite hard to do so without physical hands! (text-colour:red)[Consequence: give quest to collect overdue books]

Sure, I'll help! [[Wait, how did you die?->sage-mansion-howidied]]

Vega here! You summoned me? That is not the LEAST bit surprising! You're one of my fans, I presume? Been dying to meet me? Wait, that is SO adorable! No need to be shy, I'm not as mean as they say in the tabloids! [[Respond->vega-mansion-player-hello]]

[[Sorry but... who are you, exactly?->vega-mansion-whoami]] [[I actually own this mansion you're haunting.->vega-mansion-mansion]]

Who am I?! Who? AM? I??? Ha! That's a good one! What, were you born in like 2080 or something? How do you not know who I am? [[Respond->vega-mansion-player-year]]

Oh! I will be needing your largest suite, then, please. Room with a view on a high floor, and plenty of privacy. Can't have any crazed fans trying to take a peek, know what I mean? [[Respond->vega-mansion-player-osseous]]

[[Um, much earlier than that, actually...->vega-mansion-old]] [[Sorry, am I supposed to know who you are?->vega-mansion-knowwho]]

[[Am I supposed to know who you are?->vega-mansion-knowwho]] [[Please speak to Mr. Osseous, he'll help you get settled.->vega-mansion-osseous]]

Oh, you're like, //old//. I guess an introduction is in order, then. I'm Vega, the biggest star to walk the Earth since the 2040s. Everyone says I'm the future of music. Although to you, I'm the LITERAL future. [[Respond->vega-mansion-player-howdied2]]

I mean, duh! I'm the biggest star to walk the Earth since the 2040s! I'm so famous that I basically ruined fame for everyone else! There's a whole country named after me! I mean! [[Respond->vega-player-mansion-howdied2]]

Who? Oh, that creepy skeleton robot? That thing looks like it's a thousand years old! This is SO unfair! Someone get me a green juice, I feel like I'm gonna pass out. [[Respond->vega-mansion-player-howdied]]

[[So, how did you die?->vega-mansion-howidied]] [[Who even are you?->vega-mansion-knowwho]] [[Can you even drink juice as a ghost?->vega-mansion-juice]]

Oh, it was all part of the plan to immortalize myself! Get out on top, you know? Of course, I didn't expect to ACTUALLY die, I was just gonna fake it so I could watch all the documentaries people would inevitably make about me. [[Continue->vega-mansion-howidied2]]

Ugh, don't remind me! Being a ghost is cool because I get to stay pretty but I really miss human food. Say if I'm gonna haunt this place, I'm gonna need some extra things. Are you writing this down? [[Continue->vega-mansion-givequest]]

But of course, it didn't go as planned and I ended up dying for real while I was trying to fake my own death. People were SO upset. The world was never the same again. Which is exactly what I wanted, of course! [[Respond->vega-mansion-player-offerhelp]]

[[Do you like being a ghost?->vega-mansion-juice]] [[Can I help make you more comfortable here?->vega-mansion-givequest]]

Well, first you're gonna have to make this mansion prettier on the outside. It's just so blah, I can't be seen here! Then I'll need you to take me to peer into the neighboring mansions so I can make sure I'm haunting the best one. Um, no offense. I'll make it worth your while, I have a LOT of money. [[End Conversation->Table of Contents]] (background:red)[Give Quest: decorate the outside of the mansion, take Vega on a tour of 5 mansions.]

[[So, how did you die? ->vega-mansion-howidied]]

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