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I should take the sketch.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-61003 Examine the Leviathan Pizzle Sketch", }, ["hints"] = { [2] = "7949764-0-61004 Use the Leviathan Pizzle Sketch Quest Item", [1] = "7949764-0-61005 Take the Leviathan Pizzle Sketch", }, }, }, [3] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49084 Waku-Mat agreed to serve as replacement suitor if we can create another batch of the Black-Tongue's blessed elixir. He's asked me to find a rare plant called Leviathan Pizzle and provided a sketch to help me identify it. Now I just need to find one.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-60980 Find a Leviathan Pizzle", }, }, }, [4] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49085 Now that I recovered the Leviathan Pizzle, I should bring it to Waku-Mat and convince him to take part in the bonding ritual.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-60981 Talk to Waku-Mat", }, }, }, [5] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49081 Now that the Black-Tongues are prepared for the bonding ritual, I should look into what's keeping the Root-House suitor from joining in the ritual.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-60977 Talk to the Root-House Suitor", }, }, }, [6] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49091 Beehuna refuses to join in the bonding ritual until the dowry she claimed is returned to her. She says that the guards took it and gave it to the Bright-Throat store-keeper to hide from her. I should speak to the store-keeper about retrieving it.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-61009 Talk to the Store-Keeper", }, }, }, [7] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49096 A storehouse attendant named Cheesh-Nassa informed me that the store-keeper is away dealing with a personal matter. If I hope to find Beehuna's dowry, I'll have to follow the trail of clues the store-keeper left behind to antagonize her.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-61112 Przeczytaj pierwszą notatkę o posagu", }, }, }, [8] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49092 Naheesh Oleen's reminder contained a riddle pointing to another hiding spot. I should try to find it.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-61010 Poszukaj drugiej notatki o posagu", }, }, }, [9] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49093 I solved another of Naheesh Oleen's clues. Unsurprisingly, all I discovered was another note with another hint. I will have to continue my search.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-61011 Poszukaj trzeciej notatki o posagu", }, }, }, [10] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49094 I solved three of Naheesh Olean's riddles, but it's unclear if I'm any closer to retrieving the dowry. I should puzzle out the forth riddle and see where it takes me.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-61012 Poszukaj czwartej notatki o posagu", }, }, }, [11] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49095 It seems Naheesh Oleen did not expect Beehuna to get this far in her search. He left a note behind for his assistant Cheesh-Nassa, pointing to a crate in the storehouse with a false bottom. I should head there and retrieve the dowry.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-61013 Zdobądź posag Beehuny", }, }, }, [12] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49082 I have Beehuna's dowry in hand. I should bring it to her and see if she'll agree to participate in the bonding ritual now.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-60978 Porozmawiaj z Beehuną", }, }, }, [13] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49078 Beehuna begrudgingly agreed to join the bonding ritual now that her people's custom has been met. That leaves only the Moss-Skin suitor lacking in attendance. I should speak with them.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-60975 Talk to the Moss-Skin Suitor", }, }, }, [14] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49097 The Moss-Skin suitor, Deed-Tei, has declined to participate from the ceremony because he has lost a precious gift made for him by his betrothed. He said a haj mota snatched it out of his hands by the guloo bridge. I should start my search there.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-61015 Find the Haj Mota's Den", }, ["hints"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-61002 Locate and Follow the Burrowing Haj Mota", }, }, }, [15] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49079 I located Deed-Tei's lost seed doll in a haj mota den. I should retrieve it before something else decides to run off with it.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-60999 Weź lalkę z nasiona", }, }, }, [16] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49080 Now that I have the seed-doll, I should bring it to Deed-Tei and convince him to join the bonding ritual.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-60976 Talk to Deed-Tei", }, }, }, [17] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49059 I convinced all the visiting suitors to rejoin the bonding ritual. I should speak to Bond-Guru Topeth and give him the good news.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-60982 Porozmawiaj z guru-więzi Topethem", }, }, }, [18] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49103 Bond-Guru Topeth was so grateful for my help with the suitors that he's invited me to begin the ceremony. I should signal when I'm ready for the rite to begin.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-61126 Signal Topeth to Start the Bonding Ritual", }, ["hints"] = { [2] = "7949764-0-61129 Signal Topeth", [1] = "7949764-0-61127 Go to the Prayer Mat", }, }, }, [19] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49060 I announced the beginning of the ceremony and the bonding ritual is underway at last.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "7949764-0-60983 Observe the Bonding Ritual", }, }, }, [20] = { ["description"] = "103224356-0-49073 The bonding ritual has concluded and the festivities are underway as the newly bonded prepare for their night ahead. I should give my best to Bond-Guru Topeth before moving on.", ["goals"] = { ["main"] = { [1] = "121487972-0-13606 Porozmawiaj z guru-więzi Topethem", }, }, }, }, ["info"] = { ["starter"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-87020 Guru-Więzi Topeth", }, ["items"] = { [1] = "267697733-0-6762 Szkic bicza lewiatana", [2] = "267697733-0-6698 Bicz lewiatana", [3] = "267697733-0-6697 Szkic bicza lewiatana", [4] = "267697733-0-6811 Pierwsza notatka o posagu Oleen", [5] = "267697733-0-6812 Druga notatka o posagu Oleen", [6] = "267697733-0-6813 Trzecia notatka o posagu Oleen", [7] = "267697733-0-6814 Ostatnia notatka o posagu Oleen", [8] = "267697733-0-6704 Posag Beehuny", [9] = "267697733-0-6678 Lalka z nasiona Jasnej Gardzieli", [10] = "267697733-0-6852 Gwizdek Topetha", }, ["involved"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-85279 Waku-Mat", [2] = "8290981-0-85273 Beehuna", [3] = "8290981-0-85678 Cheesh-Nassa", [4] = "8290981-0-85220 Deed-Tei", [5] = "8290981-0-87020 Guru-Więzi Topeth", }, ["description"] = { [1] = "265851556-0-6293 As the Bright-Throat tribe prepares to commence their most important ritual of the year, things may be in for a rocky start as none of their visiting guests seem in any hurry to participate.", }, ["finisher"] = { [1] = "8290981-0-87020 Guru-Więzi Topeth", }, }, }, }, }, ["subtitles"] = { ["267200725-0-1484 Murkmire"] = { ["267200725-0-1484 Murkmire"] = { [1] = { [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-32242 Everyone gets the jitters, but this is ridiculous.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-87020 Guru-Więzi Topeth", }, [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-32241 Your betrothed await you, dear suitors! No need to be shy!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-87020 Guru-Więzi Topeth", }, }, [2] = { [4] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-32964 I carried Ruxol to prepare me to bear his legend! For the Black-Tongues I will sow a thousand generations!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-85279 Waku-Mat", }, [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-32962 All right. It is finished … Sithis, use me as you will.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-85279 Waku-Mat", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-32965 ", ["name"] = "8290981-0-85279 Waku-Mat", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-32963 I … I am warmed to the core by the presence of the Dread Father. Can you not hear my heart throb as I swell with his power of creation?", ["name"] = "8290981-0-85279 Waku-Mat", }, }, [3] = { [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-31856 We are gathered here, under the boughs of our tender Hist. To honor the life it gives us.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-87020 Guru-Więzi Topeth", }, [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-31857 Just as their roots reach out and intertwine in the mud, so too will we become entangled. Bound together to weave a strong foundation.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-87020 Guru-Więzi Topeth", }, [3] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-31858 Join me in erecting the spine of procreation! Sow the sap and seed of a new generation!", ["name"] = "8290981-0-87020 Guru-Więzi Topeth", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1561 Wioska Jasnej Gardzieli"] = { [1] = { [2] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-32631 Just give her space. She's afraid. We'll be gone soon enough.", ["name"] = "191999749-0-34728 Haxara", }, [1] = { ["text"] = "115740052-0-32958 We should really get moving, Haxara. I can escort you to Lilmoth.", ["name"] = "8290981-0-86102 Vintheel", }, }, }, }, }, ["books"] = { ["267200725-0-1484 Murkmire"] = { ["267200725-0-1561 Wioska Jasnej Gardzieli"] = { [5284] = "51188213-0-5284 Ostatnia notatka o posagu Oleen", [5281] = "51188213-0-5281 Pierwsza notatka o posagu Oleen", [5282] = "51188213-0-5282 Druga notatka o posagu Oleen", [5283] = "51188213-0-5283 Trzecia notatka o posagu Oleen", }, }, }, ["npc"] = { ["267200725-0-1484 Murkmire"] = { ["267200725-0-1484 Murkmire"] = { ["8290981-0-85834 Klor"] = { ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-11510 The bangle on her wrist looks just like the one that belongs to my egg-sister. It's … a little distracting. But I'll put it from my mind!"] = { }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-0-11510 The bangle on her wrist looks just like the one that belongs to my egg-sister. It's … a little distracting. But I'll put it from my mind!", }, }, ["8290981-0-86968 Jotep-Liurz"] = { ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["149328292-1-10035 This phlegmwine has just the right amount of skin forming on the top. And the sweetbile trembles ever so slightly in the stomach. Perfection!"] = { }, ["149328292-0-10035 Mmm. The bonding season feasts are always sumptuous, but if you think brined leeches are delicious the first time, try regurgitating them from your crop in a few hours.\n\nThey are proof the Hist love us."] = { }, }, ["greetings"] = { [2] = "149328292-0-10035 Mmm. The bonding season feasts are always sumptuous, but if you think brined leeches are delicious the first time, try regurgitating them from your crop in a few hours.\n\nThey are proof the Hist love us.", [1] = "149328292-1-10035 This phlegmwine has just the right amount of skin forming on the top. And the sweetbile trembles ever so slightly in the stomach. Perfection!", }, }, ["8290981-0-87020 Guru-Więzi Topeth"] = { ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-55427 Who are the Black-Tongues?"] = { ["200879108-0-55037 The Black-Tongues dwell in the shadow-places, giving praise and offerings to Sithis. They take great pains to ensure as many of their clutches are born under the sign of Shadow as possible. Perhaps too much, but I would not question their methods."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-55042 Interesting. Now what can you tell me about the Root-House People?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-55038 Fair enough. Now, who are the Black-Tongues?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-54327 So these suitors are marrying into your tribe?"] = { ["200879108-0-54328 Marrying? It is a joyous time, yes. Usually. \n\nMost tribes have festivities surrounding bondings, but none compare to that of the Bright-Throats. Travelers come from far and wide to join the celebration and witness the joining of so many tribes."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-55043 What is this bonding ritual, exactly? A wedding?"] = { ["200879108-0-54327 It's the future of our tribe! The bonds we create today ensure the peace and prosperity of future generations by tying our tribes together as one. The bonding ritual ensures every generation of Bright-Throats calls their neighbors egg-kin."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-55036 What can you tell me about the Root-House People?"] = { ["200879108-0-55034 We welcome them with open arms, of course, but only after our valuables are carefully tucked away. They take what they want by quiet theft or intimidation. Failing that, they take it by force. Better to give what you can afford to lose."] = "", }, ["232026500-0-13606 Co się teraz stanie?"] = { ["116521668-0-13606 The happy couples will retire to their nuptial huts to begin the process of bonding and the next generation of Bright-Throats will be born.\n\nBut for us, the work is done. Let us drink! Eat! Dance!"] = "", }, ["204987124-1-55043 You mentioned Waku-Mat. Is he the Black-Tongue suitor?"] = { }, ["20958740-1-7677 I'll see if I can find out what the hold up is."] = { }, ["204987124-1-55038 Can you tell me about the Moss-Skins?"] = { ["200879108-0-55035 The Moss-Skins value peace above all else, and peace without requires peace within. They go where the river takes them, no matter the circumstances. Of all the tribes, they are the most serene.\n\nDeath, war, lean years, nothing ruffles their frills."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-55046 I see. And the other suitors?"] = { ["200879108-0-55419 The others are new to me. Beehuna is one of the Root-House People, so if she puts hands on you it isn't a romantic gesture—hold tightly onto any familial jewels. Deed-Tei on the other hand is as inscrutable as any Moss-Skin."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-54327 What's so important about this bonding ritual?"] = { }, ["204987124-2-55042 Can we discuss something else?"] = { ["200879108-0-55043 Of course—though I hope it will not take much longer. The Bright-Throat betrothed have waited long enough already, I think. If we are to set the mood right, best to do so soon."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-55036 Can we discuss something else?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-55037 Do they frighten you?"] = { ["200879108-0-55036 Only when I'm reminded that they know every root and flower's killing secret. All the more reason to welcome them as friends, yes?\n\nYou'll find no more attentive parents outside the Bright-Throats, and they are great alchemists and gardeners also."] = "", }, ["249936564-0-7677 I beg your pardon?"] = { ["3952276-0-7677 The bonding ritual? Are you not here to witness our most sacred tradition? It's a beautiful, lively affair …! Usually.\n\nOur guests have not seen fit to join us for the ceremony."] = "", }, ["20958740-0-7677 Dlaczego nie?"] = { ["3952276-1-7677 Hist knows, we have been gracious hosts to the suitors of our neighboring tribes—plying them with feasts and phlegmwine—but now that it's time to renew vows of kinship, they're limp as wilting lilies when they should be rising to the occasion!"] = "", }, ["228103012-0-53888 I've convinced all the suitors to join the bonding ritual."] = { ["200879108-0-53888 You are a gift from the Hist, like the sweetest of saps on my lips. Come, join us for this momentous occasion. It is only fitting."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-53888 Bardzo dobrze."] = { }, ["204987124-1-55419 What's so important about this bonding ritual?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-55034 They sound like thugs. Why invite them?"] = { ["200879108-0-55038 They are brutes, yes. But useful brutes when war-winds blow. Their strength rivals that of the Dead-Water tribe. They just lack the Naga's wisdom.\n\nIn the end, they are still our neighbors. Better to welcome them as friends than face them as enemies."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-55042 What can you tell me about the Black-Tongues?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-54326 Who is Waku-Mat? The Black-Tongue suitor?"] = { ["200879108-0-54326 Oh, no, he is a bearer of Ruxol the Infirm. Ruxol is a frequent visitor and suitor. Beloved sire to many a Black-Tongue and Bright-Throat since before my egg-mother was in her shell. Normally he would be first in line for the bonding."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-54328 You mentioned Waku-Mat. Is he the Black-Tongue suitor?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-55031 Do all the Murkmire tribes participate in your bonding ritual?"] = { }, ["204987124-2-55427 I want to know more about the Moss-Skins."] = { }, ["204987124-0-55031 Which tribes have sent suitors this year?"] = { ["200879108-0-55427 Our long-time allies—the Black-Tongues, the Moss-Skins, and the Root-House People. They aren't normally so apprehensive."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-55427 Tell me about the Root-House People."] = { }, ["204987124-0-54328 Do all the Murkmire tribes participate in your bonding ritual?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-55035 So they're pacifists?"] = { ["200879108-0-55042 Hmm. More indifferent.\n\nAll the world's horrors—the quiet fears that keep Men and Mer awake at night—all of it rolls off their backs. People think we Bright-Throats take things in stride. The Moss-Skins make us look like fretful ducklings."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-54326 Ruxol the Infirm?"] = { ["200879108-0-55046 It's true, Ruxol must be carried about by his bearers for most everything, but before the bonding, he is like a Saxhleel possessed. His vigor is legend. Last season's bonding ended with his bungalow stilts driven flush to the ground."] = "", }, ["204987124-2-55038 Can we discuss something else?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-55419 Do any other Murkmire tribes participate in your bonding ritual?"] = { ["200879108-0-55031 Never the Ghost People or Stone-Pile People, certainly. We used to see more of the Miredancers and Copper-Eyes, but we haven't seen much of them since they were taken to Mazzatun, and, sadly, the Dead-Water remain distant and reserved as always."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-55036 I'd like to know more about the Moss-Skins."] = { }, }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-3-11629 Everyone is assembled, except for the suitors. What is the word, beek-ojel? Must I call off the bonding ritual and bring shame upon our tribe?"] = { ["228103012-0-53888 I've convinced all the suitors to join the bonding ritual."] = "", }, ["55049764-6-11629 Normally the Black-Tongue tribe are eager to participate—many a Bright-Throat can call the Black-Tongues their root-kin—but the only thing Waku-Mat has been quick to provide today are excuses. I hope he'll be more forthcoming with you."] = { ["228103012-0-54326 Who is Waku-Mat? The Black-Tongue suitor?"] = "", ["228103012-0-55031 Do all the Murkmire tribes participate in your bonding ritual?"] = "", ["228103012-0-54327 What's so important about this bonding ritual?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55427 Our long-time allies—the Black-Tongues, the Moss-Skins, and the Root-House People. They aren't normally so apprehensive."] = { ["204987124-2-55427 I want to know more about the Moss-Skins."] = "", ["204987124-1-55427 Tell me about the Root-House People."] = "", ["204987124-0-55427 Who are the Black-Tongues?"] = "", }, ["55049764-1-11629 At last, all is right with the tribe. The winds carry the lovely scents of Hist blossoms and musk-reek upon the air, and soon the chimes of nuptial huts will rattle the night away.\n\nIt's enough to make anyone let out their frills."] = { ["232026500-0-13606 Co się teraz stanie?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54326 Oh, no, he is a bearer of Ruxol the Infirm. Ruxol is a frequent visitor and suitor. Beloved sire to many a Black-Tongue and Bright-Throat since before my egg-mother was in her shell. Normally he would be first in line for the bonding."] = { ["204987124-0-54326 Ruxol the Infirm?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55036 Only when I'm reminded that they know every root and flower's killing secret. All the more reason to welcome them as friends, yes?\n\nYou'll find no more attentive parents outside the Bright-Throats, and they are great alchemists and gardeners also."] = { ["204987124-2-55036 Can we discuss something else?"] = "", ["204987124-0-55036 What can you tell me about the Root-House People?"] = "", ["204987124-1-55036 I'd like to know more about the Moss-Skins."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55031 Never the Ghost People or Stone-Pile People, certainly. We used to see more of the Miredancers and Copper-Eyes, but we haven't seen much of them since they were taken to Mazzatun, and, sadly, the Dead-Water remain distant and reserved as always."] = { ["204987124-0-55031 Which tribes have sent suitors this year?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55035 The Moss-Skins value peace above all else, and peace without requires peace within. They go where the river takes them, no matter the circumstances. Of all the tribes, they are the most serene.\n\nDeath, war, lean years, nothing ruffles their frills."] = { ["204987124-0-55035 So they're pacifists?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55046 It's true, Ruxol must be carried about by his bearers for most everything, but before the bonding, he is like a Saxhleel possessed. His vigor is legend. Last season's bonding ended with his bungalow stilts driven flush to the ground."] = { ["204987124-0-55046 I see. And the other suitors?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54328 Marrying? It is a joyous time, yes. Usually. \n\nMost tribes have festivities surrounding bondings, but none compare to that of the Bright-Throats. Travelers come from far and wide to join the celebration and witness the joining of so many tribes."] = { ["204987124-1-54328 You mentioned Waku-Mat. Is he the Black-Tongue suitor?"] = "", ["204987124-0-54328 Do all the Murkmire tribes participate in your bonding ritual?"] = "", }, ["55049764-2-11629 Take the place of honor, and ring the Bonding-Chime to begin the ceremony."] = { }, ["200879108-0-55034 We welcome them with open arms, of course, but only after our valuables are carefully tucked away. They take what they want by quiet theft or intimidation. Failing that, they take it by force. Better to give what you can afford to lose."] = { ["204987124-0-55034 They sound like thugs. Why invite them?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55038 They are brutes, yes. But useful brutes when war-winds blow. Their strength rivals that of the Dead-Water tribe. They just lack the Naga's wisdom.\n\nIn the end, they are still our neighbors. Better to welcome them as friends than face them as enemies."] = { ["204987124-1-55038 Can you tell me about the Moss-Skins?"] = "", ["204987124-0-55038 Fair enough. Now, who are the Black-Tongues?"] = "", ["204987124-2-55038 Can we discuss something else?"] = "", }, ["3952276-0-7677 The bonding ritual? Are you not here to witness our most sacred tradition? It's a beautiful, lively affair …! Usually.\n\nOur guests have not seen fit to join us for the ceremony."] = { ["20958740-0-7677 Dlaczego nie?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54327 It's the future of our tribe! The bonds we create today ensure the peace and prosperity of future generations by tying our tribes together as one. The bonding ritual ensures every generation of Bright-Throats calls their neighbors egg-kin."] = { ["204987124-0-54327 So these suitors are marrying into your tribe?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55037 The Black-Tongues dwell in the shadow-places, giving praise and offerings to Sithis. They take great pains to ensure as many of their clutches are born under the sign of Shadow as possible. Perhaps too much, but I would not question their methods."] = { ["204987124-0-55037 Do they frighten you?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55042 Hmm. More indifferent.\n\nAll the world's horrors—the quiet fears that keep Men and Mer awake at night—all of it rolls off their backs. People think we Bright-Throats take things in stride. The Moss-Skins make us look like fretful ducklings."] = { ["204987124-0-55042 Interesting. Now what can you tell me about the Root-House People?"] = "", ["204987124-2-55042 Can we discuss something else?"] = "", ["204987124-1-55042 What can you tell me about the Black-Tongues?"] = "", }, ["55049764-0-11629 The phlegmwine is still bubbling, have some before the bog gasses run dry!"] = { }, ["3952276-1-7677 Hist knows, we have been gracious hosts to the suitors of our neighboring tribes—plying them with feasts and phlegmwine—but now that it's time to renew vows of kinship, they're limp as wilting lilies when they should be rising to the occasion!"] = { ["20958740-1-7677 I'll see if I can find out what the hold up is."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55419 The others are new to me. Beehuna is one of the Root-House People, so if she puts hands on you it isn't a romantic gesture—hold tightly onto any familial jewels. Deed-Tei on the other hand is as inscrutable as any Moss-Skin."] = { ["204987124-0-55419 Do any other Murkmire tribes participate in your bonding ritual?"] = "", ["204987124-1-55419 What's so important about this bonding ritual?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55043 Of course—though I hope it will not take much longer. The Bright-Throat betrothed have waited long enough already, I think. If we are to set the mood right, best to do so soon."] = { ["204987124-0-55043 What is this bonding ritual, exactly? A wedding?"] = "", ["204987124-1-55043 You mentioned Waku-Mat. Is he the Black-Tongue suitor?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-53888 You are a gift from the Hist, like the sweetest of saps on my lips. Come, join us for this momentous occasion. It is only fitting."] = { ["204987124-0-53888 Bardzo dobrze."] = "", }, ["55049764-7-11629 This is what I'm talking about. How hard is it to boldly strut up to a stranger and express some interest? You get it. If we had more suitors as stiff-spined as you, the ceremony would be well underway!"] = { ["249936564-0-7677 I beg your pardon?"] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-7-11629 This is what I'm talking about. How hard is it to boldly strut up to a stranger and express some interest? You get it. If we had more suitors as stiff-spined as you, the ceremony would be well underway!", [2] = "55049764-6-11629 Normally the Black-Tongue tribe are eager to participate—many a Bright-Throat can call the Black-Tongues their root-kin—but the only thing Waku-Mat has been quick to provide today are excuses. I hope he'll be more forthcoming with you.", [3] = "55049764-3-11629 Everyone is assembled, except for the suitors. What is the word, beek-ojel? Must I call off the bonding ritual and bring shame upon our tribe?", [4] = "55049764-2-11629 Take the place of honor, and ring the Bonding-Chime to begin the ceremony.", [5] = "55049764-1-11629 At last, all is right with the tribe. The winds carry the lovely scents of Hist blossoms and musk-reek upon the air, and soon the chimes of nuptial huts will rattle the night away.\n\nIt's enough to make anyone let out their frills.", [6] = "55049764-0-11629 The phlegmwine is still bubbling, have some before the bog gasses run dry!", }, }, ["8290981-0-85279 Waku-Mat"] = { ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-53874 What do you need? Maybe I can find it for you."] = { }, ["204987124-0-54334 Tell me about your tribe."] = { }, ["204987124-0-54330 Prepare them how?"] = { ["200879108-0-54333 We bathe their eggs in our brews to ensure they are hatched under the favored sign and give them their first taste of the swamp's deadly secrets. They are nursed on the milk of toxic weeds until strong enough for the Shadowscales to come claim them."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-55429 How many times was Ruxol chosen to be the Black-Tongue suitor?"] = { ["200879108-0-55430 More than anyone has had reason to count. He was but a young whelp when his talent was discovered.\n\nHalf of Murkmire may bow their heads as we bear his body back to our Hist."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-53876 I found a Leviathan Pizzle."] = { ["200879108-0-53876 This one is aptly named. Let me add it to the mixture I have already prepared.\n\nIf I survive, you may tell Topeth I will do my part."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-55430 Tell me about your tribe."] = { }, ["204987124-0-53867 Dread Fathering Elixir? Did it kill him?"] = { ["200879108-0-55428 Our most potent mixture, brewed to ensure even these Bright-Throat bonds are blessed by the Great Creator. He did not foam at the mouth or expel blood from every orifice, so I think it was just his time.\n\nYou earned your rest, shaper of generations."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-54334 What's special about this Leviathan Pizzle?"] = { }, ["204987124-1-54334 Why choose someone in Ruxol's condition to be your tribe's suitor?"] = { ["200879108-0-55429 Because there was no better choice. There has never been a Black-Tongue who could drink as deeply from the Dread Fathering Elixir and live to see his children grown.\n\nHe was frail in all other pursuits, but in the bonding he was a divine tool."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-54330 Tell me about your tribe."] = { ["200879108-0-54330 We honor Sithis above all else. Raj-Sithis the Changer—not the Destroyer from the dusk times—but ends are often beginnings.\n\nThere are no purer agents of change than Shadowscales, so we prepare our children from birth to learn their secrets."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-55429 Why choose someone in Ruxol's condition to be your tribe's suitor?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-53876 Good luck. I'll let the Bright-Throats know after I've spoken to the other suitors."] = { }, ["204987124-0-54333 What's special about Leviathan Pizzle?"] = { ["200879108-0-54334 It's one of the fourteen xal-fek, or sacred plants. Each plant brings joy or death, depending on the measure. In the bonding, Ruxol ensured the Leviathan Pizzle brought great joy. This season, we will see."] = "", }, ["204987124-1-54333 Why choose someone in Ruxol's condition to be your tribe's suitor?"] = { }, ["204987124-1-55430 What's special about Leviathan Pizzle?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-53867 Topeth said you've been making excuses all day. When is Ruxol going to be ready?"] = { ["200879108-0-53867 Never … he is dead.\n\nHe entered a trance to steel himself for the Dread Fathering Elixir, but after we administered the potion he never awoke. It seems Sithis felt Ruxol had children enough."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-55428 So there's no Black-Tongue suitor? Could you replace him?"] = { ["200879108-0-53874 No one could fill the void Ruxol left behind.\n\nKaoc. I suppose I must try. For the good of the tribe. I will need more of our Dread Fathering Elixir. Ruxol drank it to the last drop."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-54334 It's one of the fourteen xal-fek, or sacred plants. Each plant brings joy or death, depending on the measure. In the bonding, Ruxol ensured the Leviathan Pizzle brought great joy. This season, we will see."] = { ["204987124-0-54334 Tell me about your tribe."] = "", ["204987124-1-54334 Why choose someone in Ruxol's condition to be your tribe's suitor?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-53874 No one could fill the void Ruxol left behind.\n\nKaoc. I suppose I must try. For the good of the tribe. I will need more of our Dread Fathering Elixir. Ruxol drank it to the last drop."] = { ["204987124-0-53874 What do you need? Maybe I can find it for you."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-53867 Never … he is dead.\n\nHe entered a trance to steel himself for the Dread Fathering Elixir, but after we administered the potion he never awoke. It seems Sithis felt Ruxol had children enough."] = { ["204987124-0-53867 Dread Fathering Elixir? Did it kill him?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55428 Our most potent mixture, brewed to ensure even these Bright-Throat bonds are blessed by the Great Creator. He did not foam at the mouth or expel blood from every orifice, so I think it was just his time.\n\nYou earned your rest, shaper of generations."] = { ["204987124-0-55428 So there's no Black-Tongue suitor? Could you replace him?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-53876 This one is aptly named. Let me add it to the mixture I have already prepared.\n\nIf I survive, you may tell Topeth I will do my part."] = { ["204987124-0-53876 Good luck. I'll let the Bright-Throats know after I've spoken to the other suitors."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55430 More than anyone has had reason to count. He was but a young whelp when his talent was discovered.\n\nHalf of Murkmire may bow their heads as we bear his body back to our Hist."] = { ["204987124-1-55430 What's special about Leviathan Pizzle?"] = "", ["204987124-0-55430 Tell me about your tribe."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55429 Because there was no better choice. There has never been a Black-Tongue who could drink as deeply from the Dread Fathering Elixir and live to see his children grown.\n\nHe was frail in all other pursuits, but in the bonding he was a divine tool."] = { ["204987124-0-55429 How many times was Ruxol chosen to be the Black-Tongue suitor?"] = "", }, ["55049764-1-11408 What are we waiting for? Those other suitors may sulk if they wish, but Waku-Mat is ready to bond!"] = { }, ["55049764-0-11408 I'm told we must wait for the hut to be prepared. Who needs a hut? Why not witness the prowess of Ruxol's heir?"] = { }, ["55049764-3-11408 There is a rare plant—the Leviathan Pizzle. It is the key ingredient to the elixir. Find one and I will join the bonding ritual.\n\nI should warn you—it resembles many toxic mud-blossoms. This sketch should help you avoid them."] = { ["228103012-0-54330 Tell me about your tribe."] = "", ["228103012-0-55429 Why choose someone in Ruxol's condition to be your tribe's suitor?"] = "", ["228103012-0-54334 What's special about this Leviathan Pizzle?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54333 We bathe their eggs in our brews to ensure they are hatched under the favored sign and give them their first taste of the swamp's deadly secrets. They are nursed on the milk of toxic weeds until strong enough for the Shadowscales to come claim them."] = { ["204987124-1-54333 Why choose someone in Ruxol's condition to be your tribe's suitor?"] = "", ["204987124-0-54333 What's special about Leviathan Pizzle?"] = "", }, ["55049764-2-11408 You have not succumbed to the swamp's poison lips. Was the pizzle jutting out from the short grass as I described?"] = { ["228103012-0-53876 I found a Leviathan Pizzle."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54330 We honor Sithis above all else. Raj-Sithis the Changer—not the Destroyer from the dusk times—but ends are often beginnings.\n\nThere are no purer agents of change than Shadowscales, so we prepare our children from birth to learn their secrets."] = { ["204987124-0-54330 Prepare them how?"] = "", }, ["55049764-4-11408 Do not crowd us, ojel. You will disturb Ruxol's focus."] = { ["228103012-0-53867 Topeth said you've been making excuses all day. When is Ruxol going to be ready?"] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-4-11408 Do not crowd us, ojel. You will disturb Ruxol's focus.", [2] = "55049764-3-11408 There is a rare plant—the Leviathan Pizzle. It is the key ingredient to the elixir. Find one and I will join the bonding ritual.\n\nI should warn you—it resembles many toxic mud-blossoms. This sketch should help you avoid them.", [3] = "55049764-2-11408 You have not succumbed to the swamp's poison lips. Was the pizzle jutting out from the short grass as I described?", [4] = "55049764-1-11408 What are we waiting for? Those other suitors may sulk if they wish, but Waku-Mat is ready to bond!", [5] = "55049764-0-11408 I'm told we must wait for the hut to be prepared. Who needs a hut? Why not witness the prowess of Ruxol's heir?", }, }, ["8290981-0-85835 Desh-Jasaiin"] = { ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["55049764-0-11511 I'm so happy he liked my seed-doll. It's really special to have a Moss-Skin be so sentimental."] = { }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-0-11511 I'm so happy he liked my seed-doll. It's really special to have a Moss-Skin be so sentimental.", }, }, ["8290981-0-86967 Chelni"] = { ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["149328292-0-10036 It takes much patience to keep a vossa-satl in tune. Especially if the frogs are in mating season. \n\nPlease excuse me."] = { }, ["149328292-1-10036 I hear that up by Gideon, they have frogs that sing so high that only those with the most sensitive of fronds can hear them. They must draw very small crowds."] = { }, }, ["greetings"] = { [2] = "149328292-1-10036 I hear that up by Gideon, they have frogs that sing so high that only those with the most sensitive of fronds can hear them. They must draw very small crowds.", [1] = "149328292-0-10036 It takes much patience to keep a vossa-satl in tune. Especially if the frogs are in mating season. \n\nPlease excuse me.", }, }, ["8290981-0-85220 Deed-Tei"] = { ["topics"] = { ["204987124-0-54343 What can you tell me about the Moss-Skins?"] = { ["200879108-0-54345 There isn't much to tell. We were, we are, we will be. The Hist nurture us and we nurture them. Sometimes Sithis sees fit to disrupt this cycle when it grows too ordinary, so we Moss-Skins find a new routine until it's time for change again."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-54345 You just follow the path of least resistance?"] = { ["200879108-0-55432 Why wrestle the world when the world will always win? We get everything we need by flowing with the stream. What's the point of struggling against it?\n\nI know ojel don't understand. It's a shame. We would all be so much happier."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-55432 What is a seed-doll exactly?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-54343 What is a seed-doll exactly?"] = { ["200879108-0-54343 A cherished Bright-Throat craft. They take a seed from a tree with no name, nurture it to enormous size, and allow it to sprout its roots. With much care the roots are pared back again and again until a shape is formed.\n\nMine resembled a haj mota."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-53799 Shouldn't you be preparing for the bonding ritual? You are the Moss-Skin suitor, right?"] = { ["200879108-0-53799 Yes, I was. My betrothed was very kind. It's a pity I must disappoint her, but these things happen."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-53802 If I recover the seed-doll, will you participate in the bonding ritual?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-53843 So you'll be joining the bonding ritual?"] = { ["200879108-0-53846 The Hist has made certain I stay on this course. I will not resist its desires. Not that I would want to. I think I will enjoy the bonding ceremony."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-53801 What happened to the seed-doll?"] = { ["200879108-0-53802 A haj mota snatched it out of my hands as I soaked my feet by the guloo bridge. Very quick. Gone in an instant. Such is life.\n\nI do not know why the haj mota would want such a thing, but the Hist must have thought it needed it. I hope it enjoys it."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-53846 I'll let the Bright-Throats know you'll be participating."] = { }, ["204987124-0-53799 Why aren't you participating in the bonding ritual?"] = { ["200879108-0-53801 It will be a less personal disappointment than if I were to arrive without the seed-doll she gifted me for the occasion. It's the least I can do to return her kindness."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-54345 What can you tell me about your tribe?"] = { }, ["228103012-0-53843 I have your seed-doll."] = { ["200879108-0-53843 And so the stream returns to its source. It's very pretty, isn't it? My betrothed is very skilled.\n\nIt seems some of the roots have bent. I will tell her it was from my overzealous embrace. That should make her happy."] = "", }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-54343 A cherished Bright-Throat craft. They take a seed from a tree with no name, nurture it to enormous size, and allow it to sprout its roots. With much care the roots are pared back again and again until a shape is formed.\n\nMine resembled a haj mota."] = { ["204987124-0-54343 What can you tell me about the Moss-Skins?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-53843 And so the stream returns to its source. It's very pretty, isn't it? My betrothed is very skilled.\n\nIt seems some of the roots have bent. I will tell her it was from my overzealous embrace. That should make her happy."] = { ["204987124-0-53843 So you'll be joining the bonding ritual?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-53802 A haj mota snatched it out of my hands as I soaked my feet by the guloo bridge. Very quick. Gone in an instant. Such is life.\n\nI do not know why the haj mota would want such a thing, but the Hist must have thought it needed it. I hope it enjoys it."] = { ["204987124-0-53802 If I recover the seed-doll, will you participate in the bonding ritual?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54345 There isn't much to tell. We were, we are, we will be. The Hist nurture us and we nurture them. Sometimes Sithis sees fit to disrupt this cycle when it grows too ordinary, so we Moss-Skins find a new routine until it's time for change again."] = { ["204987124-0-54345 You just follow the path of least resistance?"] = "", }, ["55049764-3-11392 I see no reason why I would not join the bonding ritual, but I do not have my betrothed's seed-doll. It is pointless to dwell on what's lost."] = { ["228103012-0-54345 What can you tell me about your tribe?"] = "", ["228103012-0-54343 What is a seed-doll exactly?"] = "", }, ["55049764-5-11392 Bright-Throat Village is very beautiful.\n\nDo you feel how these pilings sway in the wind? How the reeds peel from the frame ever so slightly? A reminder that this stability is fleeting. I will enjoy it to the fullest."] = { }, ["55049764-1-11392 It is nice that my betrothed does not have to be disappointed today. We will have a very pleasant bonding, I'm certain."] = { }, ["55049764-2-11392 Hello again. You have been enjoying a good wallow, yes? The mud here is smooth and moist."] = { ["228103012-0-53843 I have your seed-doll."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-53801 It will be a less personal disappointment than if I were to arrive without the seed-doll she gifted me for the occasion. It's the least I can do to return her kindness."] = { ["204987124-0-53801 What happened to the seed-doll?"] = "", }, ["55049764-4-11392 You look burdened, ojel. Please, sit and let the breeze carry your cares away. The Bright-Throats have brought us many nice things to share."] = { ["228103012-0-53799 Shouldn't you be preparing for the bonding ritual? You are the Moss-Skin suitor, right?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-53846 The Hist has made certain I stay on this course. I will not resist its desires. Not that I would want to. I think I will enjoy the bonding ceremony."] = { ["204987124-0-53846 I'll let the Bright-Throats know you'll be participating."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-53799 Yes, I was. My betrothed was very kind. It's a pity I must disappoint her, but these things happen."] = { ["204987124-0-53799 Why aren't you participating in the bonding ritual?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55432 Why wrestle the world when the world will always win? We get everything we need by flowing with the stream. What's the point of struggling against it?\n\nI know ojel don't understand. It's a shame. We would all be so much happier."] = { ["204987124-0-55432 What is a seed-doll exactly?"] = "", }, ["55049764-0-11392 My bonding partner is very pleasing, wouldn't you agree? She leads me like a gentle current to a place of great happiness."] = { }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-4-11392 You look burdened, ojel. Please, sit and let the breeze carry your cares away. The Bright-Throats have brought us many nice things to share.", [2] = "55049764-3-11392 I see no reason why I would not join the bonding ritual, but I do not have my betrothed's seed-doll. It is pointless to dwell on what's lost.", [3] = "55049764-2-11392 Hello again. You have been enjoying a good wallow, yes? The mud here is smooth and moist.", [4] = "55049764-1-11392 It is nice that my betrothed does not have to be disappointed today. We will have a very pleasant bonding, I'm certain.", [5] = "55049764-5-11392 Bright-Throat Village is very beautiful.\n\nDo you feel how these pilings sway in the wind? How the reeds peel from the frame ever so slightly? A reminder that this stability is fleeting. I will enjoy it to the fullest.", [6] = "55049764-0-11392 My bonding partner is very pleasing, wouldn't you agree? She leads me like a gentle current to a place of great happiness.", }, }, ["8290981-0-85273 Beehuna"] = { ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-54337 Does your tribe dwell nearby?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-53847 What happened to your dowry?"] = { ["200879108-0-53849 Guards took it. Hid it from me. Topeth tells me my betrothed has gifts for me instead, but I do not want gifts. I want my dowry.\n\nI would take it back, but I am watched."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-54339 Do you always have to steal things?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-53849 You're saying you stole your dowry from your betrothed? Why?"] = { ["200879108-0-53850 Because it is my dowry. The Hist meant it for me. Bright-Throats do not understand this. If they will not respect our custom, I will not respect theirs.\n\nNo dowry, no bonding."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-55431 Can't you just ask for the dowry? The Bright-Throats might be convinced to give it to you."] = { ["200879108-0-54336 Root-House People do not ask. We claim."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-53864 Here's your dowry. Now will you participate in the bonding ritual?"] = { ["200879108-0-53864 Finally, the Hist provides. It sours my stomach that I had to rely on you to take what, by right, is mine. But suitors must be flexible. I guess.\n\nThe custom is met. I will join in the bonding."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-53850 All right, I'll try to get your dowry back."] = { }, ["228103012-0-53847 Is that why you haven't joined the bonding ritual? Are you nervous?"] = { ["200879108-0-53847 I do not fear the limp-fins. I want my dowry.\n\nI took it from my betrothed fairly. I want it back."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-54340 And the Bright-Throats welcomed you back?"] = { ["200879108-0-54339 Of course. The Bright-Throats remember to forget. Would you have them drag grudges like stones? That is the dryskin and stone-dweller way.\n\nYour questions are dry and stupid."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-54335 Most would call that stealing."] = { ["200879108-0-55431 If I leave out a bowl of slugpaste and a nettle-toad eats it, this is no theft. The Root-House People heed forces greater than limp-fin law.\n\nThe Bright-Throats do not see. It is the will of the Hist that I have my dowry."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-54336 Do the Root-House People dwell nearby?"] = { ["200879108-0-54337 The Root-House people do not build. If the Hist wants us to have a village, we take one.\n\nIn an old-time, we claimed this village. But we tired of it, so we burned it down."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-54337 You burned down Bright-Throat Village?"] = { ["200879108-0-54340 Yes. Why would we not?\n\nMy gulweet egg-sire always says, burn what you cannot carry. Otherwise, the tribes will not make new things."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-54335 Do you always just take the things you want?"] = { ["200879108-0-54335 It is our way. The Root-House People do not make.\n\nWhen we need meat, the swamp provides. When we need crafts and treasures, other tribes provide. The Hist compels them to make these things. They do not know that the Hist means for us to take them."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-53864 I'll let the Bright-Throats know you've agreed to participate."] = { }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-53847 I do not fear the limp-fins. I want my dowry.\n\nI took it from my betrothed fairly. I want it back."] = { ["204987124-0-53847 What happened to your dowry?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54339 Of course. The Bright-Throats remember to forget. Would you have them drag grudges like stones? That is the dryskin and stone-dweller way.\n\nYour questions are dry and stupid."] = { ["204987124-0-54339 Do you always have to steal things?"] = "", }, ["55049764-3-11403 The Wasseek goods-keeper took my dowry to the storehouse for keeping-safe. Go find it."] = { ["228103012-0-54335 Do you always just take the things you want?"] = "", ["228103012-0-54337 Does your tribe dwell nearby?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-53864 Finally, the Hist provides. It sours my stomach that I had to rely on you to take what, by right, is mine. But suitors must be flexible. I guess.\n\nThe custom is met. I will join in the bonding."] = { ["204987124-0-53864 I'll let the Bright-Throats know you've agreed to participate."] = "", }, ["55049764-4-11403 Wasseek eyes are watching. Can you feel them?\n\nI do not like it."] = { ["228103012-0-53847 Is that why you haven't joined the bonding ritual? Are you nervous?"] = "", }, ["55049764-5-11403 Enjoy the village? Much here is worth scavenging."] = { }, ["200879108-0-53849 Guards took it. Hid it from me. Topeth tells me my betrothed has gifts for me instead, but I do not want gifts. I want my dowry.\n\nI would take it back, but I am watched."] = { ["204987124-0-53849 You're saying you stole your dowry from your betrothed? Why?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54336 Root-House People do not ask. We claim."] = { ["204987124-0-54336 Do the Root-House People dwell nearby?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54340 Yes. Why would we not?\n\nMy gulweet egg-sire always says, burn what you cannot carry. Otherwise, the tribes will not make new things."] = { ["204987124-0-54340 And the Bright-Throats welcomed you back?"] = "", }, ["55049764-2-11403 The brewer tells me I drank all the celebration phlegmwine. Now he asks coin for more. I would thunk his head in if this was not a bonding.\n\nFind my dowry so I can leave this place."] = { ["228103012-0-53864 Here's your dowry. Now will you participate in the bonding ritual?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-53850 Because it is my dowry. The Hist meant it for me. Bright-Throats do not understand this. If they will not respect our custom, I will not respect theirs.\n\nNo dowry, no bonding."] = { ["204987124-0-53850 All right, I'll try to get your dowry back."] = "", }, ["55049764-1-11403 The dowry is in hand, and the Bright-Throats are none the wiser. My people's custom is met.\n\nSoon I will take my betrothed."] = { }, ["200879108-0-54335 It is our way. The Root-House People do not make.\n\nWhen we need meat, the swamp provides. When we need crafts and treasures, other tribes provide. The Hist compels them to make these things. They do not know that the Hist means for us to take them."] = { ["204987124-0-54335 Most would call that stealing."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54337 The Root-House people do not build. If the Hist wants us to have a village, we take one.\n\nIn an old-time, we claimed this village. But we tired of it, so we burned it down."] = { ["204987124-0-54337 You burned down Bright-Throat Village?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-55431 If I leave out a bowl of slugpaste and a nettle-toad eats it, this is no theft. The Root-House People heed forces greater than limp-fin law.\n\nThe Bright-Throats do not see. It is the will of the Hist that I have my dowry."] = { ["204987124-0-55431 Can't you just ask for the dowry? The Bright-Throats might be convinced to give it to you."] = "", }, ["55049764-0-11403 My betrothed has nice adornments. They will be suitable trophies."] = { }, }, ["greetings"] = { [1] = "55049764-5-11403 Enjoy the village? Much here is worth scavenging.", [2] = "55049764-4-11403 Wasseek eyes are watching. Can you feel them?\n\nI do not like it.", [3] = "55049764-3-11403 The Wasseek goods-keeper took my dowry to the storehouse for keeping-safe. Go find it.", [4] = "55049764-2-11403 The brewer tells me I drank all the celebration phlegmwine. Now he asks coin for more. I would thunk his head in if this was not a bonding.\n\nFind my dowry so I can leave this place.", [5] = "55049764-1-11403 The dowry is in hand, and the Bright-Throats are none the wiser. My people's custom is met.\n\nSoon I will take my betrothed.", [6] = "55049764-0-11403 My betrothed has nice adornments. They will be suitable trophies.", }, }, }, ["267200725-0-1561 Wioska Jasnej Gardzieli"] = { ["8290981-0-86887 Syl"] = { ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["149328292-1-9900 The Bright-Throats are quite welcoming aren't they? I got separated from my group stranded here. Not two minutes into my predicament and an Argonian named Vetra-Jat invites me to stay in her home!\n\nShe's so inviting, I might not leave!"] = { }, ["149328292-0-9900 Have you seen bottles of Nord beer sitting around anywhere? I was going to offer them to my host for her kindness, but I think they walked off with the rest of my party.\n\nOrkey's knotty nose, they take the beer and forget me!"] = { }, }, ["greetings"] = { [2] = "149328292-1-9900 The Bright-Throats are quite welcoming aren't they? I got separated from my group stranded here. Not two minutes into my predicament and an Argonian named Vetra-Jat invites me to stay in her home!\n\nShe's so inviting, I might not leave!", [1] = "149328292-0-9900 Have you seen bottles of Nord beer sitting around anywhere? I was going to offer them to my host for her kindness, but I think they walked off with the rest of my party.\n\nOrkey's knotty nose, they take the beer and forget me!", }, }, ["8290981-0-85678 Cheesh-Nassa"] = { ["topics"] = { ["228103012-0-54841 I need to find Beehuna's dowry for the bonding ritual."] = { ["200879108-0-54841 Beehuna? Ah. The Root-House suitor-thief with the filthy spines. Hmm.\n\nI would give you the dowry, Xukas-friend, but I do not know where it is. The goods-keeper, Oleen, hid it to keep the Root-House thugs from stealing it again."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-54847 Who's Naheesh Oleen?"] = { }, ["204987124-0-54841 Where can I find Oleen?"] = { ["200879108-0-54842 Gone to Gideon. Personal matter. He will not be back for many days, but do not fret! Naheesh Oleen left a reminder for himself so as not to forget the dowry's location. \n\nIt likely points to another reminder. And that to another. He is eccentric."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-54842 Why would he write reminders about reminders?"] = { ["200879108-0-54844 The Root-House People are not known for patience or wisdom. Naheesh Oleen was determined not to be outwitted by the likes of them, so he invented an impossible challenge for the suitor-thief.\n\nThe first reminder is on the post there. Hist guide you."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-54848 Explain to me how I'm supposed to find the dowry again."] = { ["200879108-0-54847 You'll need to look at Naheesh Oleen's reminder over there. It's certain to contain some useful hint among the antagonistic and cryptic writing. Of course, it will likely only point you to yet another reminder, but maybe eventually the dowry too."] = "", }, ["204987124-0-54844 Thanks for your help."] = { }, ["228103012-0-54848 Who's Naheesh Oleen?"] = { ["200879108-0-54848 Chief of grain-counting, box-stacking, and list-making. He keeps our storehouse in order, in his own way. He's promised to teach me his methods … eventually.\n\nFor now I sweep, carry, and keep geckos from eating our worm meal."] = "", }, ["228103012-0-54847 Explain to me how I'm supposed to find the dowry again."] = { }, }, ["links"] = { ["200879108-0-54844 The Root-House People are not known for patience or wisdom. Naheesh Oleen was determined not to be outwitted by the likes of them, so he invented an impossible challenge for the suitor-thief.\n\nThe first reminder is on the post there. Hist guide you."] = { ["204987124-0-54844 Thanks for your help."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54848 Chief of grain-counting, box-stacking, and list-making. He keeps our storehouse in order, in his own way. He's promised to teach me his methods … eventually.\n\nFor now I sweep, carry, and keep geckos from eating our worm meal."] = { ["204987124-0-54848 Explain to me how I'm supposed to find the dowry again."] = "", }, ["55049764-2-11503 I fear the suitor-thief has set you on a fool's errand, beek-ojel, but I'll trust you know better than I what is needed."] = { ["228103012-0-54847 Explain to me how I'm supposed to find the dowry again."] = "", ["228103012-0-54848 Who's Naheesh Oleen?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54841 Beehuna? Ah. The Root-House suitor-thief with the filthy spines. Hmm.\n\nI would give you the dowry, Xukas-friend, but I do not know where it is. The goods-keeper, Oleen, hid it to keep the Root-House thugs from stealing it again."] = { ["204987124-0-54841 Where can I find Oleen?"] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54842 Gone to Gideon. Personal matter. He will not be back for many days, but do not fret! Naheesh Oleen left a reminder for himself so as not to forget the dowry's location. \n\nIt likely points to another reminder. And that to another. He is eccentric."] = { ["204987124-0-54842 Why would he write reminders about reminders?"] = "", }, ["55049764-1-11503 Ah! The Xukas-friend I hear so much about. Sun's blessings! I see you did not kick your feet clean before entering. Well, no matter. I will clean it up later.\n\nHow can I help you?"] = { ["228103012-0-54841 I need to find Beehuna's dowry for the bonding ritual."] = "", }, ["200879108-0-54847 You'll need to look at Naheesh Oleen's reminder over there. It's certain to contain some useful hint among the antagonistic and cryptic writing. Of course, it will likely only point you to yet another reminder, but maybe eventually the dowry too."] = { ["204987124-0-54847 Who's Naheesh Oleen?"] = "", }, }, ["greetings"] = { [2] = "55049764-2-11503 I fear the suitor-thief has set you on a fool's errand, beek-ojel, but I'll trust you know better than I what is needed.", [1] = "55049764-1-11503 Ah! The Xukas-friend I hear so much about. Sun's blessings! I see you did not kick your feet clean before entering. Well, no matter. I will clean it up later.\n\nHow can I help you?", }, }, ["8290981-0-85927 Vaeshna"] = { ["topics"] = { }, ["links"] = { ["149328292-0-9895 Watch your step, ojel. I have not yet replaced all the planks that Sithis has its eye on. Care it does not take you when it comes to claim them."] = { }, ["149328292-1-9895 I do not know where ojel get this idea that Saxhleel take no care for their things. Just because all things crumble does not mean they should be left to rot."] = { }, }, ["greetings"] = { [2] = "149328292-1-9895 I do not know where ojel get this idea that Saxhleel take no care for their things. Just because all things crumble does not mean they should be left to rot.", [1] = "149328292-0-9895 Watch your step, ojel. I have not yet replaced all the planks that Sithis has its eye on. Care it does not take you when it comes to claim them.", }, }, }, }, }, }