Day 131, Ricky Returns – Epona Spoiler Alert

27 Saturday Aug 2016

Posted by Maggie Oldcamp in Story Quests

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You must be Liked with Ricky Winterwell to be able to start these quests.

Chips for Dinner: Bad Idea

Hey, how’s it going? Do you feel rested and ready? You don’t have any aches and pains from working out, right?

Pfft. Of course I don’t have any aches and pains… I’ve got a really bad stomachache though, perhaps it’s all the chips?

I ate tons of chips last night, they’re so tasty! But you were right about how it might not be the best diet, because I never get properly full from just chips. In the future I won’t bother with chips for dinner.

Now it’s almost time for the qualifiers for districts! I’m starting to worry a little about how I should probably have trained more. If I do this, I swear I’ll practice my technique every day.

Are you sure you want to come along with me to district qualifiers?

Thanks so much!

You’re right Rita, we need to get going right away so that we don’t turn up late.

Come on, let’s go. It’s not far, just in the same place we trained over by the Bulldogz clubhouse.

Objectives: Follow Ricky to the competition area.

Rewards: 25 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 15 with Ricky Winterwell

You can run alongside Ricky or ride ahead and wait for him to arrive.

Now we’re here! Ohh, I’m really nervous now Rita.

Quest completed

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Where Should We Start?

Okay, what should I get started with? Should I warm up or drink water? I guess I could eat something… Or what do you think I should start with Rita?

Registration? Yes of course! You’re right. I need to sign up for the competition…

Ohhh, I can hardly hold the pen! This is like my third try at writing my name and I’m so nervous I can barely remember how to spell Ricky! Right. It’s R-I-H… No. R-I-K…?

You’ll sign me up, you say? Oh gosh, thanks haha!

What a great idea! If you sign me up, I’ll go and try to calm myself down. Sounds good.

Of course! Think Nathalie’s going to arrive any minute. If you see her, could you say I’ve gone to warm up?

Thanks! Sign me up first so that I’m registered for the competition. Here, you can take this pen.

Objectives: Sign Ricky up for the competition.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 15 with Ricky Winterwell

Use the pen to fill out Ricky’s registration form. As you do so, Nathalie appears behind you. Speak to her when you are finished with the form.

Hey Rita!

How nice of you to come along with Rick. I think he needs your support.

Quest competed

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As Nervous as a Guy Can Be!

I also came here to be supportive for Ricky. I think he needs it! I hope it goes well for him, but win or lose, he needs us on his side cheering for him!

We should probably go over to him now before he faints from all the nerves.

Objectives: Talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Head into the paddock and find Ricky near the fight ring that has been constructed in the middle.

Breathe, Ricky. Breathe!

Quest completed

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What If My Best Isn’t Enough?

Rita! I’m so worried that I’m not gonna be able to do this. Just imagine, what if it’s like my last competition? What if I lose? What will I do then?

What do you mean just do my best? You mean, if I just do my best, it won’t matter whether I win or lose because I’ll be a winner anyway? What are you talking about? What use is it to do your best if you don’t even win?

You mean it’s a victory in itself that I’m even trying to get back into it?

But the stables? And Nathalie? The debts? I need to win to be able to help out!

(You should maybe try to calm Ricky down, otherwise there’s a risk he’ll never get focused enough before the competition begins.)

Objectives: Calm Ricky down.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 15 with Ricky Winterwell

Give Ricky a hug and assure him that it will be all okay.

Okay Rita, you’re right. There’s no point getting all stressed out now. I’ll get up there, meet my opponent and just do my best!

Quest completed

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Match 1 : Round 1

Okay, there’s the first bell, that means it’s time for e to get up into the ring When the second bell goes, that means the first round of the first match will begin!

I’ll do as you said Rita, just get up there and do my best!

Promise you’ll stay and watch for the whole match? Thanks Rita! Now I know you and Nathalie are here to support me, I’ll have some extra fire in the ring!

I need to go now, but keep your fingers crossed for me! I won’t let you or Nathalie down!

Objectives: Watch Ricky’s first round.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Watch as Ricky’s first round begins. It is not a minigame, just a very long cutscene. Maybe grab some popcorn while you wait.

Whew!

Gulp!

Gasp!

Whew! Did you see that Rita, did you see?! I survived the first round… Maybe I could win this!

But wow, I’m feeling really tired. Whew.

Quest completed

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My Throat is Totally Dry!

I’m in nowhere near the shape I was before, and my throat! It’s as dry as a bone!

Hmm? If I’ve got a drink with me? I think there’s a water bottle in my bag over by that bench. Could you grab it for me? Thanks!

Objectives: Fetch Ricky’s water bottle.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 20 with Ricky Winterwell

Find Ricky’s water bottle in his bag over on the sidelines. Pick it up and return to him.

Gulp, gulp, gulp!

Perfect! Just what I needed. Thanks for getting it for me.

Quest completed

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Tactic Talk: Talking Tactics

Hey, I need to ask you something before the next round begins.

As I’m sure you saw, not much happened during the first round. Feels like we’re pretty even and I don’t quite know how I should push ahead in the next round to get the winning edge.

Exactly! It’s a tactic talk I want! You’re almost like a coach to me, haha! Well except for I’ve won a little more often than you and Summerblaze…

You don’t need to look at me like that. What do you think I should do next? How about we set out the tactics? Quick, I need help on how I should be thinking…

Objectives: Talk tactics with Ricky.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 15 with Ricky Winterwell

Choose whichever tactical approach you desire; they all have the same outcome.

Great! Now I know what to do to win the next round.

Quest completed

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The First Signal

Oh! Did you hear? There goes the first bell, that means I need to be up in the ring again before the second bell.

Could I ask you one more favor?

Could you go to Nathalie and keep her company? Looks like she’s really nervous.

Thanks Rita! Wish me luck!

Objectives: Talk to Nathalie.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Go over to Nathalie who is standing by the bench on the sidelines.

Oh hey Rita! Ricky sent you? Haha, he knows me too well. Look at my hands! They’re so shaky from all the nerves. I don’t even know how I’m going to be able to watch the next match.

Quest completed

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Match 1 : Round 2

The second bell’s gonna go any second. Oh I’m so worried for Ricky, imagine if he gets injured! I should never have made him do this.

You think he’s gonna do well?

You’re right Rita, we need to believe in Ricky. If we stop believing in him, how’s he ever gonna make it through the whole contest? Thanks for reminding me, you and me need to stay strong for Ricky!

Eeeep! The second bell!

Thanks for coming to stand with me during the match. I don’t know what I would have done on my own.

Come on RICKY!!

Objectives: Watch the second round.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Sit and watch the next round, same as before. Speak to Ricky when the match is over.

I won! I can’t believe it, Rita… I WON!!

Quest completed

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Jessica Lunar

Nathalie!! I won!! I’m so happy!! I made it through the first match!

Did you see that? I’ll never forget this. He was just standing there like… And I was totally… And then, like…

Haha, you’re right Rita, you saw it all for yourselves.

Now there’s just one match left, and if I can make it through that, I’ll have qualified for the championships. Can you imagine? I’m just one match away from being in the district championships!

Thanks Rita for all your help. The training has really shown results! Haha! I might not be in as good shape as before, but I still won! HAHA!

Wait! Who’s that? That’s not who I think it is, is it? Can that woman on her way over to us really be Jessica Lunar?

Objectives: Talk to Jessica Lunar.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Who could this new person be?

Hey Ricky! It’s been a while… Nice match!

Quest completed

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Welcome Back Ricky!

Never thought I’d see you in a Jor-jistu match again after you disappeared, Ricky… How long have you been away?

Way too long if you ask me. Happy to see you back.

I’ve wanted to tell you for so long that I’m really sad you lost your paddock and that Epona Kai was shut down. I’d have to you earlier, but you disappeared completely!

I’m happy to see you back though, because now I can get my revenge on you. You’ve got no idea how long I’ve waited to get you in a real match, Ricky. Ever since you beat me in that match a few years ago, I’ve always promised myself that I’d meet you in a match one day and win.

I swear to you Ricky, the match we’ve got now isn’t gonna be easy, and I’m counting on your giving it your all.

Good! One thing though. When I win, I promise you I’ll defeat Ivan Drake for us both. You’ve got no idea how much that man dishonors our beautiful martial art. I’m not alone in thinking that, so for everyone everywhere who practices Jor-jitsu, I swear I’ll defeat him.

That sounded like the first bell. See you in the ring! And don’t hold back, because I certainly won’t.

Objectives: Talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Nothing like some good-natured smack talk before a match!

Absolutely Jessica! See you in the ring!

You’re not gonna win though! HA! Ricky’s BACK!

Quest completed

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Match 2 : Round 1

That was Jessica Lunar. I met her ages and ages ago during some kind of contest way back when I was training under Master Lucia. She’s a worthy competitor, even if her tactics and technique can’t be compared to Master Lucia’s and mine.

So now I feel pretty relaxed ahead of this match, I’ve already beaten her once, so how hard can it be to win again?

Don’t look so unsure Rita! You don’t need to look at me in the same way as you did when we discussed Summerblaze and pushups. Take a seat instead and watch the match with Nathalie, because the first bell’s already gone and I need to get into the ring.

You’ll see, Jessica’s not gonna be a problem for me.

Objectives: Watch the first round, then talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Hope you haven’t finished your popcorn just yet.

HA! See how well that went?! I’ll went the next round and get to the district championships!

Quest completed

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Can’t Be a Wet Winner

Whew.

This feels good! You saw yourself how easy it was to win the first round against Jessica. Hey, listen tough – I’m sweating like a pig! Could you pass me my towel?

Why do I want my towel? Come on, I can’t be soaking wet when I win, can I? You don’t think I should be so cocky? HA! Don’t worry Rita, you saw it yourself, I’m gonna win this easily.

My towel is over there by the bench, next to my bag.

Objectives: Fetch Ricky’s towel.

Rewards: 25 Jorvik Shillings, 20 XP

Reputation: 15 with Ricky Winterwell

When will you learn to trust my mystical feminine intuition?

Get Ricky’s towel from the same bag as you got his water bottle, then return to him with it.

Thanks!

Nice to be able to dry off some of this sweat. I wanna look my best when I win!

Quest completed

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Film Me When I Win!

Haha! I can hardly believe it Rita! I’m gonna be the district championships!

Huh? You don’t think I should count my chickens before they hatch? Come on! You’ve become so negative all of a sudden! Suppose you’re just gonna stop doing pushups just like Summerblaze, just because you can’t do them… Pfft.

Relax Rita, the first round against Jessica was super easy. I’ll definitely win the second round now.

Tactics? Pfft! We don’t need to talk tactics now Rita! Haven’t you seen how well I’ve been doing?

If there’s one thing I do need, it’s my phone. Or at least that Nathalie gets my phone.

What she needs my phone for? So she can film me when I win of course! What else? We need to record the moment when I, after a long break, come back and wipe the floor with my opponents and go straight to the championships!

So you’ll grab my phone from my bag and give it to Nathalie? Great.

Objectives: Fetch Ricky’s phone and give it to Nathalie.

Rewards: 30 Jorvik Shillings, 25 XP

Reputation: 30 with Ricky Winterwell

There is something as being TOO confident…

Umm, what? Ricky asked me to film him when he wins?

Wow, that’s pretty cocky…

Quest completed

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Match 2 : Round 2

Hmm, well it’s pretty good that Ricky is a little more confident, but I agree with you Rita. It’s risky to be too cocky, he hasn’t won yet…

You’re right though! We need to support him, doesn’t matter how it goes…

Oh Rita, I’m so worried for him. I don’t know if you’ve heard about this, but the reason he lost the final to Ivan was because he was too overconfident. Master Lucia said before she died that Ricky wasn’t ready for the Jorvik championship by a long way. He applied for it anyway, and since everything was going so well for him, he thought he’d win.

Even at the beginning of the final against Ivan, Ricky was totally in the lead and everyone thought he was gonna win it all after the first round… But then it all changed.

You’re right though Rita, there’s nothing we can do. We just need to hope for the best for Ricky and that he can win.

Oh! Did you hear that? The second bell! Thanks for staying with me Rita. I don’t think I could watch this all alone. Oh, please let him win!!

Come on Ricky! We’re here for you! You’re the BEST!!

Objectives: Watch the next round then talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 20 with Ricky Winterwell

Can’t help eat the popcorn nervously as this round doesn’t go as well.

Ouch! What happened? How did she come back so fast and so strong? I thought I was gonna win it…

If she’s like that in the next round, I’ve got no chance…

Quest completed

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First Loss

Whew.

Ouch. Rita, did you see what happened?

Gasp. Gulp.

How could I lose? It was going so well, this is impossible…

(You should maybe grab some water for Ricky while he processes what just happened…)

Objectives: Fetch water for Ricky.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 20 with Ricky Winterwell

It seems hubris got the best of him…

Bring him his water bottle again from his bag.

Umm? Water? Okay thanks Rita. Gulp, gulp, gulp.

Quest completed

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It’s Not Over Yet!

Thanks Rita, I needed to rehydrate!

But I don’t understand, how could I lose? Everything was going so well! What am I going to do now? The bell’s gonna go soon and Jessica and I are completely level. She just needs to win the next round to take the whole match!

What do you mean that the match isn’t over yet? Come on Rita, you saw how good she was.

You’ve got an idea for how to win? Tell me!

You think we should talk tactics like last time? Hmm, yeah… It went well last time.

Okay! I’m listening! Tell me what to do, coach!

Objectives: Talk tactics with Ricky.

Rewards: 30 Jorvik Shillings, 25 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Again choose which tactic you like the best; the outcome is the same.

Okay, if you think it will work, then I trust you!

Quest completed

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Match 2 : Round 3

No, now the first bell has rung! I need to get back up into the ring, but I’ll definitely do what you just told me to do.

I’ll do my very best Rita, I promise!

You’re right, I’ll think positive, I’ll think like a winner, because I wanna be a winner!

This match is the one…

Objectives: Watch the third round then talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 20 with Ricky Winterwell

He has finally found some true, good confidence. Go Ricky!

I can’t believe it. I won.

Rita… I’m going to the district championships!!

Quest completed

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Next Stop: District Championships!

Rita, I can hardly believe it. It’s really true. I’ve won and I’m in the district championships! I’m finally there!

The chance for me to save the stables is now bigger than ever! How good are we?! What a team! We need to carry on training so that I’m ready for the districts, even if I should be able to get through to it now anyway.

Yeah yeah, calm down Rita. I promise I’ll train every single day. I don’t want to be in that position again like I was with Jessica, where everything’s hanging on one round.

Oh there’s Jessica now. Hope she’s not too angry about losing.

Objectives: Talk to Jessica Lunar.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

She is full of good sportsmanship, I hardly think she would be angry at losing fair and square.

Congrats, Ricky.

Quest completed

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A Promise to Win

Just came by to say thanks for a good match.

I honestly thought I was gonna win, but you came back. Nice job!

Thanks for such a good match Ricky. I’m gonna train even more now so next time we meet, you’ll have an even tougher time against me.

You need to promise me something now Ricky. Now you’ve beaten me, you need to promise me you’ll get to the final and beat Ivan Drake. He’s been harassing lots of members of my club and he’s trying to buy the clubhouse from underneath us. Promise me you’ll beat him and crush his club Total Destruction.

I need to get going now, but congrats again and good luck! I’ll come and cheer for you at districts and hold you to your promise to win! Haha!

Objectives: Talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 20 with Ricky Winterwell

Sounds like a deal, ma’am!

I promise Jessica! I’m gonna do this. Not just for my sake, but also for Master Lucia, Nathalie, and for the honor of our sport and all that Ivan Drake does to disgrace it.

Quest completed

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A Rumbling Stomach

Yeah… What do I do now I’ve won? Suppose we may as well go home, right?

Woah, my legs are shaking, I feel so tired… I dunno if I’ll make it home right now, I think I need to rest for a while. At least until my stomach stops rumbling.

If I should eat something?

Hmm, you’re probably right! Smart girl! I’ve got some chips in my bag I think… Not the best, but they’ll have to do for now. Could you grab them for me?

Thanks Rita.

Objectives: Grab some chips for Ricky.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Well, I’ll let it go this one time but you have to start eating like a champion if you want to be one. Chips alone is just lame.

Omnomnomnomnom, that was good.

Quest completed

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What Does He Want Now?!

You were right again Rita! I really needed to eat something. To be honest, I should go home and fix up some proper food, but now I can at least get there thanks to you!

Oh no, is that Ivan? Looks like he’s heading towards us…

Ugh, wonder what he could want?

Objectives: Talk to Ivan Drake.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 15 with Ricky Winterwell

Not this guy again… And who is this oaf he brings with him?

I must say you had some good luck there, sicky little Ricky.

Quest completed

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The Excavator

I must say you impressed me there… Or not HAHAHAHA!!

Your dotty old bat Master would turn in her grave if she saw your pathetic performance up there. Thanks for giving me and Luke a good laugh though!

Of course, I don’t know if you’ve met Luke… Luke Excavator? He’s one of the best in my club, under my mastership of course.

Luke and you are gonna meet in districts, where he’ll turn you into mashed potato! Hahahaha!

Objectives: Say hello to Luke Excavator.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Oh dear, Ivan. I can tell you certainly didn’t choose your man for his looks, haha!

Hehehehe… Yeah, we’re gonna make you into potatoes!

Quest completed

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Dig Up Everything in My Way!

Like Ivan said, you’re gonna win. Hehe.

OUCH! What was that for Ivan? Ohhhh right, yeah, you said he wasn’t gonna win.

I mean Ricky, you’re NOT gonna win, hahaha.

Anyway, I’m Luke Excavator! I dig up everything in my way. Hehe. I’m gonna dig you out of the ring, Ricky. Hehe. You’ve got no chance against me.

Objectives: Talk to Ivan Drake.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 15 with Ricky Winterwell

And you definitely didn’t choose him for his brains!!

Ricky! I’d be surprised if you even survive five seconds against Luke. There’s a pretty good reason to just give up right now.

Quest completed

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A Cocky Bet

Ricky, let me be completely honest here. Man to man. We both know you’ve got no chance, so if I were you, I’d just go home. I’d eat some… Chips and just give up. I mean, what do you think is gonna happen? Or do you WANT to make a fool of yourself again? Think of your poor old crazy cat lady master. Do you want to disappoint her again beyond the grave?

Haha! What? You really think you’re gonna win. Oh my word, well if you’re this cocky then how about a bet?

Objectives: Talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Rewards: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Oh no, don’t go getting overconfident again!

A bet? Sure! I’ll beat you both so a bet doesn’t frighten me at all.

Quest completed

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A Dangerous Bet

You’ll see Ivan! I’m gonna beat you down and when I do, I’ll take back Master Lucia’s paddock! You’ll promise to leave the other clubs in peace as well, like Jessica Lunar’s club for example. If I lose? Well then, I’ll leave Jorvik forever.

Objectives: Talk to Ivan.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Ricky NooOOOooooOOOOO!

Haha sounds good to me. One less loser on the island is always good. So then it’s decided. See you at the district championships if you even dare to show up.

Can’t be bothered looking at you anymore though. Bye losers!

Quest completed

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You Can’t Leave Jorvik!

Ricky?! What did you just bet on?! What were you thinking?!

Yeah, obviously you believe you can win Ricky, but leaving Jorvik?! Forever?! You really have to win now Ricky, you can’t leave Jorvik!!

You promise you’ll win? Hmm, okay Ricky, I believe you.

Oh, I would have loved to stay and celebrate with you but I really need to get back to the stables. Ricky, can’t we go out and eat later this evening to celebrate? Great, see you later!

Thanks for all your help Rita, we’ll see each other again soon!

Objectives: Talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 20 with Ricky Winterwell

Oooh, you in deep now, boy….

Of course Nathalie, see you later!

Quest completed

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Last Run of the Day

Suppose we’d better head home now. Or at least I need to get home. If I’m gonna head out with Nathalie later, I need to shower and maybe sleep a little during the afternoon. I’m so tired right now that I could pretty much just fall asleep anywhere.

But hey, listen, come with me to my place because I’ve got something for you! I guess you could say it’s kind of a thanks for all the help. I’ve been thinking about giving it to you earlier, but all this stuff with the competition made me so nervous that I totally forgot it.

Come on, let’s run back to my house!

Objectives: Go to Ricky’s place.

Rewards: 30 Jorvik Shillings, 25 XP

Reputation: 25 with Ricky Winterwell

You can run along with Ricky or ride ahead and meet him at his house.

Finally home! Whew!

Quest completed

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Active Wear, Active Wear…

Now I can just take it easy for a while before I go out and meet Nathalie later. I can hardly believe I actually won! Just think, it’s the district championships soon! This means you and I need to train hard ahead of it! If you’ve got some spare time, you just need to drop by so we can carry on training together. Summerblaze is always welcome too, of course even if he does’t actually do anything. Horses really seem to be pretty bad at exercise…

Anyway, I’ve got a little present for you as a thanks for all your help in the run up to qualifiers! Here’s a really nice piece of active wear that you can have on while we train together. I expect you’ll still want to help me with my training ahead of the district championships right? I need all the help I can get!

Objectives: Talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP, Jor-jitsu Shorts

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

It was a honor helping you, sir!

There you go! Now we can both be dressed right when we get some serious training ahead of the next competition!

Quest completed

Day 126, Bad Deeds for Good Causes

22 Sunday May 2016

Posted by Maggie Oldcamp in Story Quests

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As you ride through New Hillcrest, a young woman stops and asks for your help.

Robbed and Abandoned in Mirror Marshes!

Please! Wait!

Please could you help me find my friend Isabel? She was in Crescent Moon Village to pick up a delivery of Jorvikroot and she should’ve been back yesterday.

I’ve been looking for her like crazy but she could be anywhere along the way and the area is so big that I just cannot cover it all by myself.

Please, please would you consider helping me find her?

That’s so kind of you, thank you so much! I really do need all the help I can get!

Ever since the bridge to Old Ridgecaster broke, we’ve always taken the route through the Mirror Marshes to get to Crescent Moon Village. If you look down in the Mirror Marshes, I’ll carry on looking up here around New Hillcrest.

Objectives: Look for Isabel in the Mirror Marshes down below New Hillcrest.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Follow the road through the marsh until you find a toppled over wagon with a woman stuck underneath.

HELP!

Quest completed

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Push the Cart! Nowwww!

Help me! Push the cart off me! It hurts so bad!

Objectives: Push the horse cart from on top of Isabel.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Dismount your horse and right the cart to free Isabel. Remember, lift with your knees!

OWW! My whole body hurts.

What luck that you found me. I don’t know how much longer I could’ve coped with the pain under there.

Thanks for helping…

Quest completed

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Bring Isabel to New Hillcrest

Ouch, ouch, ouch! Owww!

You really did just save my life. How can I ever thank you?

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Isabel and I live up in New Hillcrest.

Hmm…

How I got here?

Where’s Atlas?! My poor horse!

And where’s all my Jorvikroot that was in the cart?!

Wait a second! Now my memory is coming back a little…

We came from Crescent Moon Village which is where I usually sell the clothes I make by hand. While we’re there, I usually shop around for food and other bits and pieces that you can’t get up in New Hillcrest. This time I got hold of loads of Jorvikroot which is usually unbelievably hard to find. I bought all they had, then we rode through the Mirror Marshes on the way home…

The mist was so thick that morning that we couldn’t even see that a woman suddenly jumped out in front of us. Atlas was scared and he broke off from the cart, causing me to go flying but somehow getting stuck by my sweater to the side. Then the cart tipped over me and I saw the woman getting away with my valuable Jorvikroot.

Ouch, my back is killing me…

I suppose I can fix up the cart and everything another time, because now I just want to get home. How am I going to do that without Atlas?

You’ll take me home?

That’s so kind! I live in a row of houses up in New Hillcrest.

Objectives: Take Isabel home to New Hillcrest.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Get back on your horse and ride to Isabel’s house in New Hillcrest.

Thanks for all your help. It sure feels nice to be home again.

Quest completed

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Isabel’s Missing Horse

I wonder where Atlas has got to now…

My lovely horse…

He ran away when that woman frightened him. She came from absolutely nowhere and Atlas is easily spooked when something unexpected happens. I should go out looking for him but I can’t when I’m in this amount of pain…

Would you maybe consider going to look for Atlas? You’re so very thoughtful, thank you!

I really hope you find him. He’s the apple of my eye! There’s a chance he ran home to his stable just outside New Hillcrest. Maybe you could ask Nathalie if she’s seen Atlas?

Objectives: Ask Nathalie Moonriver at the New Hillcrest stables if she happens to know where Atlas is.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Maybe she has seen the poor horse?

Hey Rita!

Yeah, I’ve seen Atlas!

Quest completed

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Searching for Atlas

I was up in the main square in New Hillcrest to buy some breakfast when Atlas came racing past, quick as a flash. I tried to ride after him to catch up but he was too fast.

He looked completely terrified. He ran towards the bridge to Old Ridgecaster. If you ride out that way, you might find him.

Objectives: Look for Isabel’s horse in Old Ridgecaster.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 20 with Crescent Moon Village

Ride up to Old Ridgecaster bridge and you’ll find that Scott Buttergood has gotten hold of Atlas.

Hey Rita.

I haven’t got time right now.

I’m busy.

Quest completed

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Scott Buttergood and Isabel’s Horse

What? You’ve got something to do with that idiot horse?

That maniac horse came racing like a mad thing towards the bridge and of course I tried to stop it. I couldn’t get any contact with it until it was too late. He took a huge leap over the gap in the bridge but missed the landing and crashed straight through the planks he landed on. The only thing stopping him from falling down into the abyss was his saddle and his head which both got stuck in the bridge.

It took four men to get that dumb beast back up on the road again.

Now I’m a good few days behind on my work because of that darned horse.

What? You seriously mean I should just hand the horse over without a word?

No chance!

I hear what you’re saying, of course I understand that it’s somebody else’s horse, but if she wants it back, she can compensate me for the damage it’s caused. Until then, I’ll be keeping him here.

You’re wondering if there’s anything you can do to get the horse back?

Maybe. I’ll think about it for a while, but in the meantime you can fetch my tools. I need them to put all this mess right again. They’re in front of the house down there, the one on the left on the other side of the bridge.

Objectives: Find Scott’s tools that he needs to repairing the bridge. They’re outside the house a short trot away from where Scott is standing.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Crescent Moon Village

The house is on the lower terrace from the bridge. Go down towards Crescent Moon Village, then turn left to find the house at the end of the short trail. Return to Scott with his tool box.

Good job on finding them.

Quest completed

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Beat Scott in the Race!

Great that you came with the tools. Now I can repair the damage that horse did.

I’ve thought a little about what you could do to get that horse back for when you leave here, and there’s only one way to resolve this…

The same way all us Buttergoods solve our issues when we argue…

We compete for it.

You need to beat me in a race to get the horse back. If you lose, I keep him.

Challenge accepted?

Right then. Let’s go!

Objectives: Get Scott to give back Isabel’s horse by beating him in a race.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP, 80 Horse XP

Reputation: 15 with Crescent Moon Village

This race may be difficult to complete on the first try. Scott is pretty fast but he doesn’t jump, so get ahead of him by jumping over the hay bale obstacles.

You won but don’t think it’s because you’re better than I am!

I’m a man of my word, so here’s your friend’s horse back. Now get out of here!

Quest completed

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Reunite Isabel with Her Horse

It’s probably best I get you back to Isabel.

(You start to lead Atlas back to Isabel in New Hillcrest.)

Objectives: Return to New Hillcrest with Isabel’s horse.

Rewards: 25 Jorvik Shillings, 25 XP, Pink Cowgirl Dress

Reputation: 25 with New Hillcrest

Ride alongside Atlas until he finds his way home.

Thank you Rita! You found Atlas! I started to wonder whether I’d ever see him again. I’m so eternally grateful! Thank you!

Take this dress as a thank you for helping. It’s one of the very finest dresses in my collection. It’s the least I can do since you came back with the apple of my eye!

Quest completed

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Who Stole Isabel’s Jorvikroot

Ouch! My back is so sore!

Who was that woman who stole all my expensive Jorvikroot?

I remember how she stared me right in the eyes while I was laying helpless under the cart.

She had a real sadness in her eyes…

It felt like I knew her…

Now I know who it is!

It’s the baker’s daughter from here in New Hillcrest! I know her name is Lisa and we don’t know each other well, but why would she do something so horrible to me?

Oh I don’t know, I can’t deal with this. I can’t confront her right now in any case. There’s too much going on all at once.

You say you’ll confront her about it, Rita?

Thanks ever so much! She lives in a pretty big house out towards the edge of town, next to the square.

Good luck! Come back and let me know how it went…

Objectives: Try to discover who’s responsible for stealing the Jorvikroot in New Hillcrest.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 20 with New Hillcrest

Lisa’s house is the last on the right before you go down the hill to the stable. She can be found near the back door behind the house.

Who are you?

Quest completed

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Why Steal Jorvikroot?

Yes, I’m the baker’s daughter. Lisa is my name.

How can I help you?

What?

How can you be sure it was me who scared Isabel in the Mirror Marshes?

She recognized me?

Oh no, what have I done?!

It really wasn’t my intention to hurt her. Is she okay?

No, I really can’t give back the Jorvikroot… It’s to do with my husband Thomas and his life. I’ll explain.

A few weeks ago, Thomas was off on a business trip somewhere past Cauldron Swamp through the Iron Gate, to deliver exotic herbs to Pi the witch. On his way out of there, he fell into the swamp, which is where Pi the witch dumps all her poisonous, toxic waste without a second thought for the environment or the swamp’s animal life. Now Thomas has all that poison in his body!

Objectives: Find out why Lisa stole the Jorvikroot from Isabel.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Interesting, interesting…

I really need to help my husband, otherwise I’ll lose him forever.

Quest completed

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Thomas’ Destiny

No, please! Listen!

I need to keep the Jorvikroot because it’s the only cure for the poison that’s making Thomas so sick. His life is in the balance here, you have to believe me…

If he doesn’t eat the Jorvikroot, the poisons will take over his entire body. It’ll turn him into a man with no soul, an empty being that you can’t get close to. Not even me or our son Edward.

I’ve tried giving him the Jorvikroot but the poison has already started to take over and stop him from eating the cure. I don’t know what I’m going to do…

Sniffle…

Thomas won’t dare to even be around anyone other than me anymore. He’s afraid that he’ll hurt someone or injure them because he doesn’t recognize his own feelings anymore. He’s even told me to keep Edward away.

Sniffle… Sniff…

He comes here every night, so I can see how the poison is slowly changing his appearance. His cheeks have become hollow and his skin is so pale.

One night, I was brave enough to kiss him goodbye. He kissed me back and since then we’ve always parted with a goodbye kiss. For that one moment at least, we’re happy.

Objectives: Listen to Lisa as she tells you the awful story of her husband.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

That’s a sad story, but did you really have to steal?

What am I going to do?

Quest completed

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A Horse in Need of Care

I know I’ve done wrong but how can I make everything right again?

All of this has made me so unbelievably tired that I don’t have the energy to take care of anything else right now. Least of all the things Thomas used to do at home when he was healthy.

But, Rocky…

How can I have been so stupid as to forget Rocky?!

Rocky is Thomas’ horse and best friend. Rocky’s more like a member of the family than a horse for Thomas. He needs to be taken care of right away.

How could I forget?

What? You’d take care of Rocky for me Rita? Really?

That’s the nicest thing anybody’s done for me in a long time, thank you so much.

My best friend Nathalie is down at the New Hillcrest stables and she’ll show you where Rocky is.

It’s fine if you want to tell Nathalie what’s happened to Thomas.

Objectives: Ride down to the stable in New Hillcrest and talk to Nathalie. She can tell you which horse belongs to Thomas.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Away we go to the stable!

Hey Rita, you want to take care of Thomas’ horse, you say?

Quest completed

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Taking Care of Rocky

What is it you’re even saying?

Thomas has been poisoned? How serious is it?

Oh no! Now I understand why Lisa hasn’t been answering my messages.

Poor Lisa…

…

Where Rocky is?

I’ve given him food so that he doesn’t go hungry, but I’m more worried about how he’s feeling in his mind. He’s a horse who really loves company and loves being made a fuss of, but I just haven’t had time to give him that kind of attention. I have too many other horses to look after.

Maybe that’s why he’s been so worried and restless at night. He’s been whinnying a lot at night but most of the time it calms down after a little while so I haven’t been worried until now.

It’s really nice of you to come down and give him a little love. Here’s Thomas’ brush that you can groom Rocky with.

Rocky’s in the pasture behind the stable.

Objectives: Groom Rocky, who you’ll find in the pasture behind the stables.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 20 with New Hillcrest

Dismount your horse and groom Rocky.

Neiggghhh!

Rocky looks happier now.

Quest completed

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Only the Best for Rocky!

Neiggghh!

I know it’s not easy to understand what’ll happy while Thomas is away. I’ll look after you though, Rocky!

You pet Rocky’s mane in sympathy.

Objectives: Go back to Nathalie in the stable.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Nathalie will be happy to know that Rocky is feeling better.

Thanks for grooming him!

Quest completed

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Spoiling Rocky

Rocky loves being groomed.

You could always really see how much he enjoyed it when Thomas was brushing him.

Oh, if only we could find a way to help Thomas…

…

I’m sure Rocky would like to have his hooves cleaned out, since you’re already here looking after him, I mean… Here’s Thomas’ hoof pick.

Objectives: Go to the pasture behind the stable and clean Rocky’s hooves.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 20 with New Hillcrest

Return to Rocky and pamper him some good hoof cleaning.

Neiggghhh!

Rocky seems to be feeling better now, he looks much happier!

Quest completed

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Rocky’s Feeling Better!

Neiggghhh!

Rocky really liked having his hooves cleaned. “I’ll go back to Nathalie now,” you say quietly to yourself.

Objectives: Rocky feels much better now, go back to the stable and talk to Nathalie.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Nathalie will be quite grateful for your help.

How nice of you to be taking care of Rocky!

Quest completed

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Rocky’s Okay

You’ve really got a good way with horses. I saw how much he was enjoying all your attention.

Lisa will probably want to know that Rocky’s okay. Go to her house up in New Hillcrest and let her know.

Objectives: Tell Lisa that Rocky’s doing just fine.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Find Lisa behind her house and tell not to worry about Rocky.

Is Rocky alright?

Quest completed

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Why Did Thomas Drink the Water?

Thank you Rita for taking care of Rocky.

I can’t actually believe I forgot about him like that.

Sometimes I get the feeling that Thomas has been to see Rocky before he comes home in the evenings because I can smell the stables on him…

I miss the old Thomas so much, we had so much fun together…

Sniffle…

If only we wasn’t tricked into that swamp!

Yeah, it’s not his fault he is how he is. It was one of those evil little Will-o-the-wisps that cast a spell on him and dragged him down into the swamp.

Your parents must’ve read you the tales of Will-o-the-wisp’s spells and curses when you were little?

They didn’t?

My parents did but I never believed the stories were true. Until now.

The tales tell of how people become hypnotized by little lights on the water and then are tricked into heading down into the swamps and bogs. There, they’re kept prisoner against their will for all eternity so that the evil little Will-o-the-wisps can feed off their good-heartedness. Thomas described the hypnosis as though he was sleeping but somehow still aware of everything around him.

Imagine what that must have been like for my poor Thomas to have gone through that for real!

How did he break the spell?

It broke when he was on his way down into the swamp. He slipped on a wet stone that was sticking up through the water and hit his head. In the very same moment, the hypnosis broke so that he gasped and swallowed the toxic water.

What have we done to deserve this?

Objectives: Lisa explains how Thomas came to drink the swamp water.

Rewards: 10 with Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

What a sad tale indeed.

If I only knew where he was during the day so that we could try to fix this together…

Quest completed

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Where Did the Family Photo Go?

Bad luck has been after us ever since Thomas was poisoned.

Just a couple of days ago, I noticed that our family portrait has disappeared. I’ve looked all over the whole house, but it’s gone.

Thomas swore that it wasn’t him who took it, so did Edward, and I believe them both.

You can absolutely have a look for it if you want. That photo means everything to me.

Have a look around the house to begin with. Perhaps it’s managed to find it’s way outside somehow?

Objectives: Find the family photo.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Search around the house and ask Edward if he knows anything about the photo’s whereabouts.

My name is Edward and I live here. You are not allowed here in my garden.

I don’t care who you are.

Go now please.

Quest completed

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Edward Took It After All!

Can’t you just get lost?

I can speak to you however I like, you’re not my dad.

Pff.

Why are you looking for our family photo?

…

Okay, okay, I didn’t know my mother cared so much about that picture.

Why did I take it?

I took it because me and dad always went camping at the place on the picture. We always had so much fun together when we went there.

The bunker on the picture was our secret hideout, and we were the only ones who knew about it. Now he’s gone so I’ll never get to go there with him again.

That’s why I took the stupid photo!

If my mom really wants it back, then I suppose you can give it back to her yourself. I don’t want her to be mad at me.

The photo is in a box in the middle of the sunflower patch on the other side of the house.

Objectives: Look for the family photo and give it back to Lisa who’s waiting at the rear side of her house in New Hillcrest.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 20 with New Hillcrest

Your mom might not be mad at you, but I sure am, you brat.

You found the photo after all.

Quest completed

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A Meaningful Place

Was it Edward who took the picture?

Then that means he lied to me. We taught him better than that!

I understand why he took it though. He doesn’t need to worry that I’ll be angry with him, it’s fine.

What’s happening to his dad is really hitting Edward hard. He seems to have changed…

My little Edward…

The bunker on the picture was a very special place for them both. They’ve had so much fun there. Hey, perhaps you’re right! Maybe Thomas is at the bunker during the day so that he gets to avoid bothering people…

Hmm? You’ll ride to the bunker, Rita? Fantastic! Go as fast as you can and see if he’s there. We need to get him to eat the Jorvikroot.

Take the photo with you and show Thomas what he stands to lose if he doesn’t come back and eat the Jorvikroot.

The bunker is on the Shipwreck Shores, a little bit outside Crescent Moon Village.

Be careful!

And, please hurry…

Objectives: Look for Thomas in the bunker on the Shipwreck Shores, just outside Crescent Moon Village.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

The bunker is facing the shore. Dismount your horse and inspect the door to the bunker.

The door looks old and worn out. The bunker doesn’t seem to be in use anymore.

Quest completed

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Go Into the Bunker, But Be Careful!

Wonder if Thomas is here in the bunker…?

You take a deep breath before you decide to go into the bunker.

The door is heavy, screaming and squeaking on its hinges as you force it open.

You move carefully into the bunker…

Objectives: Look for Thomas inside the bunker.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Dismount your horse to enter the bunker. Once inside, go down the stairs to the second door. Go straight down the hall and around the first intersection. Thomas can be found in the bunk room on the right at the second intersection.

Yeah, I’m Thomas. You shouldn’t be here and you should be really careful around me.

Stay away!

Quest completed

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A Shadow of My Former Self

Stay where you are!

I don’t want to hurt you!

(You show the family photo to Thomas.)

Has Lisa sent you here to get me to eat Jorvikroot?

I wish I could but the poison is controlling what I do. I just can’t do it, it won’t let me…

I miss my family.. Not a second goes by when I don’t think of them.

If only I had the courage to see my son again, but I don’t want to let him see me like this.

Objectives: Give Thomas the family pictures.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Maybe this will help?

How much longer can I handle this?

Quest completed

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Grant a Wish for Thomas

I can feel the poison making me weaker and weaker every day. Soon enough I won’t even be able to visit Lisa in the evenings.

If only I hadn’t been tricked by that darned Will-o-the-wisp.

(Thomas’ stomach is growling from hunger.)

If I could maybe just find something to eat. I haven’t had a proper meal in days.

When Edward and I used to come camping here, we always stopped by my friend Pamela’s place in Crescent Moon Village. She always used to make us the best meatballs in the whole world. It was Edward’s favorite thing to eat.

Hmm? You’d ride over and get some for me? Oh wow, Rita, that’s so nice! Ride to Crescent Moon Village and ask Pamela if she’d make her old friend a portion of meatballs…

Go now! I don’t think I can control my temper for much longer…

Objectives: Ride to Crescent Moon Village and ask Pamela to make some meatballs for Thomas.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Crescent Moon Village

Mmmm, meatballs…

Hello Rita!

How’s it going?

Quest completed

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No Onions, No Meatballs!

Well how about that, you also know the Rockwells?

Edward and Thomas always stop by and say hello when they’re camping in this neck of the woods!

Of course I can make some meatballs for Thomas, but I’m all out of onions.

I’ve ordered some from the village greengrocer but I haven’t had time to pick them up yet.

Oh! How lovely of you to offer to pick them up for me, Rita! Ride to the greengrocer which is just a little bit before the water mill you can see from here. They always leave the orders on a bench just outside, so you can easily pick it up whenever you want.

Objectives: Go to the greengrocers and pick up the crate of onions, then return to Pamela.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 20 with Crescent Moon Village

All aboard the onion express!

Perfect! Thanks so much!

Quest completed

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Pamela’s Delicious Meatballs!

Great work!

Now I’ll get to work making the best meatballs in the village.

Well, I’m allowed to brag a little bit, right?

Objectives: Talk to Pamela to get the meatballs for Thomas.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Crescent Moon Village

Pamela has it down to an art form, and good art takes time.

Come back tomorrow and I’ll have a portion of meatballs ready for Thomas.

Quest completed

Return to Pamela tomorrow.

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Thomas Needs Food! Now!

There you go! Here’s a portion of meatballs.

Hope Thomas likes them as much as he usually does!

Objectives: Return to the bunker and give Thomas the meatballs.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 20 with New Hillcrest

Ride back to the bunker and feed the beast.

Did you bring the meatballs with you? I’m starving!

Quest completed

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Food to Bring Back Memories

FINALLY!

Stay away until I’ve had my food. I need the energy to be able to even try fighting the poison.

Chompchompchomp…

Wow, this is delicious!

Omnomnomnom…

That hit the spot! Now I feel a little better at least.

…

Edward wouldn’t have wanted to miss this. He always thought it was so exciting to explore all the corridors and rooms of the bunker. We always had a picnic right here and it was always Pamela’s delicious meatballs.

It feels really nice to think about the things Edward and I used to do together. I wonder if I’ll ever get to do any of this with Edward again?

Usually, we’d come camping at this time of year. I promised him we’d do it every year, but it feels like this is the first time I’ll be breaking a promise to him. This has to be really hard for him…

Ouch! Ow ow ow!

…

The poison is trying to tear away my good memories.

Thanks so much for the food, but it’s probably best you go now. Don’t come back.

Aaaaaarrrrggghhhhh…!!

Take care of my family, they’ll need all the help they can get…

GO NOW!!

Objectives: Talk to Thomas, but be careful. He seems easily irritated.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Easy there, now…

Why are you still here?

Quest completed

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RUUUNNNN!

Get out while you still can.

I can’t control myself any longer…

Objectives: Run out of the bunker before Thomas attacks you.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 20 with New Hillcrest

Escaping the bunker shouldn’t be too difficult as Thomas is pretty slow. Reach safety up by the bunker door.

You open the door and avoid Thomas’ attack.

Quest completed

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Lisa Needs to Know…

It’s best to tell Lisa how it’s going for her husband.

Objectives: Ride back to Lisa in New Hillcrest.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Well, it’s worse than we thought.

Rita! You’re back!

Did you see Thomas?

Quest completed

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Where’s Edward?

He’s in the bunker?

He’s feeling so bad that he attacked you?

He’s clearly not told me the whole truth about how bad his condition is. I need to help him get better, but I’ve been looking for Edward. He’s been gone since yesterday. He didn’t say where he was going but his sleeping bag and fishing rod are gone too.

Where could he have gone?

Objectives: Talk to Lisa about how you plan to find Edward.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

You’re not going to like this, lady…

…

You think he’s gone to the bunker?

…

Quest completed

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Father and Child Reunion

Edward!

Oh no, he’s on his way to the bunker!

He can’t see his father in this state! Thomas is going to hurt Edward!

Objectives: Edward has run away from home and can’t be found.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

We’ll find him! Eventually…

We need to find him before it’s too late!

Quest completed

To Be Continued

Day 123, Learning the Way of the Horse – Epona Spoiler Alert

19 Friday Feb 2016

Posted by Maggie Oldcamp in Story Quests

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Of Course Horses Can Do Push-Ups

37… 38… 39… Whew! Hold on, one more… URGH!

Pfff!! Nah, it’s not happening. I can’t do any more. Whew.

That was tough. That was harder than I ever remember it being.

How’s the training going, you ask? Well, yeah… Umm… Okay?

Umm, how’s it been going for you? How many push-ups have you done today?

HA! Seems like I beat you by quite few lengths there! You and Summerblaze are gonna have to do more push-ups than that to be able to beat me!

What? Horses can’t do push-ups? Pff, details, details. You can’t just explain things with words…

Come on now Rita and Summerblaze! Let’s see what you can do! First to 50 wins, okay?

Ready? 3, 2, 1…!

Objectives: Compete against Ricky to see who can do the most push-ups.

Rewards: 30 Jorvik Shillings, 25 XP

Reputation: 20 with New Hillcrest

Ready, set, go!

Haha! I won!!

You were also pretty good Rita, you came in second in spite of everything. The real loser here, I’m sorry to say, is Summerblaze, who didn’t actually do any push-ups at all. What a lazybones!

Quest completed

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The Way of the Horse

To tell you the truth, Rita, my training has been pretty so-so…

I’ve been out jogging and everything, but it’s not enough. It’s been so long since I was last in peak condition that I think I’ve forgotten how to follow the way of the horse.

What? What’s the way of the horse?

When you practice Jor-jitsu, there are loads of different techniques and styles you can use. The most traditional approach is the way of the horse, it’s one of the very oldest, hardest, and most refined martial arts you can learn.

But hey, I just thought! What horse in its right mind would only eat fruit and nuts?!

Objectives: Talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

I’m not sure, you tell me, since you seem to be the diet expert…

No horse in its right mind, Rita, you’re quite right. Not a single horse in its right mind. And what training diet have I been on? Exactly! Just fruit and nuts!

Quest completed

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Becoming More Like a Horse

What I need to get back to top form is to find a way to be inspired to rediscover the way of the horse! What I mean by that is, I need to start eating hay. Only hay.

Why do you look so unsure Rita? Of course hay is the best thing I can eat!

Just look how strong and fast Summerblaze is! I mean, you’d have to ignore the fact that Summerblaze is lazy and can’t do push-ups, but yeah! Strong! Probably can’t do sit-ups either, though.

As luck would have it, I’ve actually got a load of hay at home. There’s a bale behind my house, could you grab it and then we’ll see who can eat the fastest!

Oh. You don’t want a speed hay eating contest? Fair enough. Then I’ll just challenge Summerblaze to the duel, and I’d probably have beaten you anyway Rita, no offence. When it comes to eating the most hay, I think it’s better if the match is between me and Summerblaze.

Objectives: Fetch the bale of hay from behind Ricky’s house and give it to your horse. Then the battle against Ricky can begin!

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 15 with Ricky Winterwell

You are a crazy person, has anyone ever told you that?

Dryyyyy… Cough!

This is so dry!

Quest completed

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Water. Need Water.

Water!

Cough… I need water!

Objectives: Get Ricky some water.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 20 XP

Reputation: 20 with Ricky Winterwell

Go across the street to the center block, and behind the houses, you’ll find several rain barrels. Collect some water from the barrel (why we couldn’t get water from a faucet somewhere is beyond me, but anyway) and return to Ricky.)

Gulp, gulp, gulp…

Ahh! Now I can breathe again. This hay just stuck in my throat, it was really dry! How can horses eat this stuff?

Quest completed

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Balanced Diet?! Pfft!

Nah, it wasn’t such a good idea to eat hay after all. I’ll have to think of something else to eat.

You think I should try eating a balanced diet? Pfft! Haha! Of course I’m not gonna fall for that. Next time it’ll have to be a gluten diet. Instead of avoiding gluten, I’ll just make sure absolutely everything I eat contains gluten. Maybe that’ll work.

You still want me to go for varied and balanced, huh Rita? Haha, we’ll see.

The problem remains though… I don’t know how I’m going to get back on to following the way of the horse. Without that technique, I’ll never have a chance in the competition.

What a great idea Rita! If I study Summerblaze then maybe I’ll be more likely to be inspired to rejoin the way of the horse!

I guess that means you and Summerblaze are thinking about helping me in time for the qualifiers?

Objectives: Talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

As long as you stop calling my horse lazy…

Thanks! If you want to help me then I’ve already got ideas about how we can get started!

Quest completed

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Running from a Horse

There’s an old paddock a little bit out of town, we could use that… Or, actually, nah. Forget I said anything…

We could just be at the little paddock down by the stable instead. It’s nowhere near as good… Or, wait, actually it’s better! Way better!

Why can’t we use the other paddock? Umm… Well, it’s… Well, like… I’m not allowed to show my face there…

Can we not just talk about something else? We need to get training!

Probably just as well we get to the paddock by the stable as fast as we can.

If I’d like a lift on the back of Summerblaze? Haha, nice of you to ask, but I can probably run there faster myself.

Oh, really? Summerblaze isn’t a lazy lump you say? So you’re sticking with your story that horses can’t do push-ups, huh? What’s your line on sit-ups and squats then?

They can’t do those either?

Hmm… Well it just remains to be seen then. If you and Summerblaze can get there before me, then I suppose I’ll stop calling Summerblaze a lazybones.

You ready? Set? Go!!

Objectives: Race Ricky down to the paddock by the stable.

Rewards: 35 Jorvik Shillings, 25 XP, 25 Horse XP

Reputation: 30 with Ricky Winterwell

Prepare to eat your words, sir!

Whew! Pfff! Hhhhnnng!

You won, great job Rita. And you, Summerblaze, are not as much of a lazybones as I thought, even if you don’t do push-ups…

Quest completed

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Learning to Walk

You guys were so fast! I need to get out and run more, imagine being slower than a horse. Pff, can’t be having that!

Anyway, now let’s get to what I need your help with… I’m going to try and tell you the whole thing from the very beginning so that you’re up to speed.

Many many years ago – just when I started with Jor-jitsu – my old trainer, Master Lucia Goldspur, took me with her stable during my school break so that she could teach me an ancient technique. The technique was the way of the horse, and it’s one of the oldest methods in Jor-jitsu.

I remember being disappointed when Master Lucia said to me that we were going to spend the next three weeks mucking out the stable and taking care of the stable’s horses. I wondered what it had to do with Jor-jitsu.

But after three weeks…

After three weeks’ hard work, Master Lucia said I was ready for the next stage. Master Lucia took me to a paddock where she let a horse run free, then asked me to study the patterns of its movement. I still remember how graceful I thought the horse was as it moved, but no matter how hard I try, I can’t remember..

I remember her saying “If you’re to build a good foundation for the way of the horse, you must know how the horse moves around.” That’s why I need to remind myself of how a horse moves, like when Summerblaze is out running.

My question to you Rita is could you show me Summerblaze’s different paces and walking styles?

Great!

Okay, follow my instructions and walk in the style I ask you to.

Objectives: Fill the display to the top by riding in the paces Ricky asks you to.

Rewards: 60 Jorvik Shillings, 35 XP, 40 Horse XP

Reputation: 40 with Ricky Winterwell

In the arena move your horse in the required gait to fill up the progress bar at the bottom of the screen. Go through walk, trot, canter, and gallop. If you are in the wrong gait, you will lose progress.

Speak to Ricky when he is satisfied with what he has seen.

I think I’ve got it! Almost, anyway. We’ve got the walks but there’s something missing.

Quest completed

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Can Horses Jump?

Rita!

There’s something missing. I’ve seen the walks, but there’s something else… What could it be? What can a horse do except walk? Definitely not push-ups… How’s it going with the sit-ups? The squats? Could you show me Summerblaze doing some squats?

Pfft. No squats either? Rita, what sort of loser horse is this you’ve got? Listen, if it’s not squats then what is it?

Jump? What on earth are you talking about?

You mean horses can jump?! Yeah! Well of course, it’s obvious now! You’re a genius!

That was something Master Lucia did, but it was quite a while ago. She said that you can never learn the way of the horse until you’re able to visualize a horse jumping.

I know exactly which racetrack you could use as well. I know that the Bulldogz are using different tracks right now to test our locations for new races around here, but don’t worry, there’s a track that goes around the stable and it has tons of jumps! If you ride the course, I can stay here and watch you both in action.

Okay, I’m ready Rita, let’s see Summerblaze’s best jump! Ride carefully though, these jumps can be a little tricky.

Objectives: Ride the jump course and show Ricky how a horse jumps.

Rewards: 50 Jorvik Shillings, 40 XP, 35 Horse XP

Reputation: 35 with Ricky Winterwell

Giddyup lazybones!

Wow! Like, wow! I almost forgot how it felt to watch a horse jump so gracefully!

Quest completed

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Stand on One Leg? Cartwheeling?

It’s all coming back, it’s all coming back to me now! I’m finally starting to remember the way of the horse, Rita!

There’s something missing, though. No matter how hard I try, I cannot remember techniques like “the brush,” “the hoof pick,” or “the feed” work. Is it that you have to do it standing on one leg? Or do you have to cartwheel while you do it?

You don’t think it’s cartwheeling? Pfft! HA! Since when did you become an expert on Jor-jitsu? No offence, but your horse can’t even do squats. I know all abut this stuff… Almost. If only I could remember those three techniques… Hmm…

So you mean horses don’t do push-ups, they don’t do sit-ups, AND they don’t do squats?! Right. Horses are weird, mysterious things. What do you think about the brush then? You don’t think it involves cartwheels? How do you do it then?

You want to show me how you take care of Summerblaze?

That’s an excellent idea! If I get to see how you look after Summerblaze then maybe I’ll remember how those techniques go!

Show me your best care techniques, I’ll ask for them in a certain order.

Thanks!

Objectives: Follow Ricky’s instructions and show him the care techniques he asks to see.

Rewards: 40 Jorvik Shillings, 35 XP

Reputation: 25 with Ricky Winterwell

The first thing he wants is to pick hooves. The pick is automatically in your inventory. Next he wants the brush. You will have to pick up the brush first, which can be found near the stable shop front. Next he wants the feed. Pick up hay from the bale behind him and use it to feed your horse.

Speak to him when you have demonstrated all the techniques.

Feels like everything is falling into place!

Quest completed

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I Want to Feel the Wind!

I’ve seen how a horse moves, I’ve seen how a horse jumps and I’ve seen how it’s taken care of. Why does it still feel like something is missing?

Feels like I can see the spaghetti and smell the spaghetti but I don’t know how the spaghetti tastes, you know?

If I’d like to come riding?

But I don’t have a horse and I think Nathalie is too busy right now for me to go and ask her if I can borrow one fro the stable.

If I’d like to ride behind you on Summerblaze?

Maybe you’re onto something here Rita. If I get to feel how it feels to ride, then the last bits of the puzzle should fall into place. The last bits I need to remember all the ways of the horse!

How do I get up onto Summerblaze then? Will you help me?

Okay. I think I’m ready now. Ride really fast so that it feels like I might be about to fall off. I want to feel the wind whoosh by my face!

Objectives: Take Ricky out on a ride.

Rewards: 50 Jorvik Shillings, 30 XP, 40 Horse XP

Reputation: 30 with Ricky Winterwell

Hang on tight, here we go!

Woohoo!! What a race that was! Almost feels like we were in a real championship!

Quest completed

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The Best Training Gear

That was really incredible, and I think I’ve remembered how all the techniques should be now.

I think I’m ready to get going. Do you want to train with me and help me go through all my various techniques? Help me sharpen up before qualifiers?

You do? Great, thanks!

Before we get started, I think you need to make a quick visit to Nathalie down by the stable. Since you were already helping me, I ordered a really awesome pair of sports shoes for you. You need good training gar if we’re gonna do this properly.

Ride down and talk to Nathalie, then I’ll see you outside the Bulldogz clubhouse.

Objectives Go to Nathalie to collect the sports shoes.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 15 with Ricky Winterwell

Meet Nathalie down in front of the New Hillcrest stables.

Hey Rita!! Nice to see you!

Sports shoes?

Quest completed

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One of My Best Friends

Hope Ricky hasn’t totally worn you out with all the training! He asked you to collect the sports shoes he ordered for you, right?

I’ll just grab them for you right now, they’re really nice! First though, do you want to say hello to one of my best friends?

This is Lady, she’s been my best and most loyal friend for almost twelve years. Even though she’s not just a little foal anymore, she’s a total ray of sunshine, full of energy!

Don’t be shy, go up and say hello to Lady!

Objectives: Say hello to Nathalie’s horse, Lady.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Best part of my day; meeting new horses!

Seems like Lady really likes you!

Quest completed

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A Calm, Sweet Horse

You and I should really take a ride together with Lady and Summerblaze some time. What do you think?

Heehee! Glad to hear you’d like that. I can’t today sadly, I have a little beginner coming to the stable to try riding for the first time.

I thought she might be able to take her first test ride on Lady because I don’t think there’s a more careful or more understanding horse than her. She’s always so cute and so gentle with kids, so she’s perfect to introduce to the little ones when they come to take a test ride.

As soon as I’ve grabbed your shoes for you, I’ll get started with preparing Lady.

Oh no! Look Rita… Ivan Drake is coming. Ugh. I really don’t like that man, could you please stick around here with me while we find out what he wants?

Objectives: Talk to Ivan Drake.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Hey there, jerkface…

Hello there Nathalie! You getting ready to move out of my stables? Haha!

Quest completed

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Laughing at the Sad

I heard Ricky wants to take part in the qualifiers for the district championships! HAHA! Like that loser would ever have a chance. Nathalie, it’s probably best that you start thinking about moving out of the stables so me and my club Total Destruction can take over.

I promise I’ll use this place a lot more than that old paddock I won from Ricky last time. Like who in their right mind would want to spend time there? Hahaha!

When I won that old paddock from Ricky and told him he was never allowed to show his face there again, it was only because it was so fun to see him so sad! Hahaha, it’s amazing when people are all sad like that. Laughing at them in that state is the best thing ever hahaha….!

So this is the famous Lady, huh Nathalie? Lady, lovely Lady who’s so nice and nice? Ha. Loser. Can I pet the little bundle of lameness?

Objectives: Calm Lady down before she attacks Ivan.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 15 with Ricky Winterwell

Whoa horseie, I know he’s awful but let’s be the better people here…

That creature’s a FREAK!

Quest completed

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Fried Porridge = Luxury

What? Pff, nah, I’m never scared of anything. Like I’d cry and shout for my mother just because of a dumb horse. Pfft.

Nathalie, make sure you get a muzzle on that maniac, otherwise I’ll be sending my lawyers to sue you so hard that you’ll think fried porridge is a luxury.

Just you wait. I’ll be back. Grr.

Objectives: Talk to Nathalie.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

They say that horses are the best judges of character. This Ivan Drake guy is serious scum.

UGH! Rita! That idiot makes me so angry! So angry that I’m just shaking all over!

Quest completed

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The Paddock Outside New Hillcrest

I know I shouldn’t let Ivan Drake have this effect on me, I should’t care at all about what he says but it’s hard to ignore it. Thanks for being here Rita.

You wonder what he was talking about? Yeahh, umm… I’m sure you’re curious.

Has Ricky said anything to you about the paddock that’s just outside New Hillcrest?

Hmm? He suggested you train there and then quickly changed his mind?

Yeah. You see, the paddock used to belong to him…

Ugh! I’d love to tell you more about it but I need to get Lady ready before the students arrive. I hardly know how I’ll be able to groom her or get her ready considering how much I’m still shaking.

You’ll help? Oh, gosh, that’s so lovely! Thank you!

Here, take my grooming brush and groom Lady. I’ll tell you more about Ricky and the paddock while you’re at it.

Objectives: Groom Lady then talk to Nathalie.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Groom the horse with the brush from your inventory, then speak to Nathalie again.

Thanks ever so much Rita.

Quest completed

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Epona Kai

Has Ricky told you anything about his old trainer, Master Lucia? He has?

You see, Master Lucia was the owner of a very old Jor-jitsu club called “Epona Kai.” Back then, the focus of the club was on monitoring and measuring the old techniques of the martial arts right there in the paddock. Master Lucia was one of the greatest Jor-jitsu artists of all time, which is why that paddock is so well known amongst those who practice and follow Jor-jitsu.

Ricky had the luck to have Master Lucia take him under her wing at an early age, and she trained him in the way of the horse, as it’s called. When she started to get into her later years, she asked Ricky if he would look after her club and paddock for her.

Ricky was supposed to take care of the club and the paddock until a new master came along, but nobody knew who that master was supposed to be. Master Lucia had her faith in Ricky, but for Ricky to be master, he’d first have to win the Jorvik championship.

Ricky promised her he would, then just a few weeks later, Master Lucia peacefully passed away.

You don’t need to be sad Rita, Master Lucia was a very, very old lady when she died. She slept peacefully and happily and welcomed the next part of life – not knowing what was coming next – with open arms.

Oh gosh! Time’s flying by! Lady’s hooves need scraping before the kids arrive!

Oh how nice of you to help me with this as well Rita. If you clean out Lady’s hooves, I can then carry on with the story.

Objectives: Scrape Lady’s hooves then talk to Nathalie.

Rewards: 25 Jorvik Shillings, 20 XP

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Use the hoof pick from your inventory on Lady, then speak to Nathalie again for her to continue her tale.

Thanks, now Lady just needs to be saddled then everything’s ready for my little student to arrive.

Quest completed

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Disbanding Epona Kai

Where was I?

Ah yes, Ricky had promised to take care of Master Lucia’s old club and the paddock belonging to it until a new leader for the club stepped up.

Ricky, as you’ve probably noticed, can have a huge amount of self-confidence and so he took part in the Jorvik Championships even though Master Lucia told him to wait a couple of years until he was ready.

The rest is history. Ricky lost in the final of the championship and the person he lost against was none other than Ivan Drake.

As well as his self-confidence, Ricky also lost the club and the paddock to Ivan. In the heat of the moment, he bet Ivan the paddock that he could beat him. If Ricky lost, Ivan would then own the paddock.

Since the club lost its paddock, it also lost its headquarters, and because Ricky also became very withdrawn, the remaining members looked for other clubs to join meaning the club was more or less disbanded.

Sorry to stop again, I’m almost totally calm, but I’ll need Lady to be saddled so she’s ready for the lesson.

Haha! Thanks for helping me with this as well! I promise I’ll finish the story this time since you’re helping me!

Objectives: Saddle Lady, then talk to Nathalie.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 25 XP

Reputation: 15 with Ricky Winterwell

Tack up Lady, the bridle and saddle (with no rug apparently) and then speak to Nathalie to finally finish her tale.

Thanks Rita. I’ll keep going now, there’s not much of the story left.

Quest completed

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Epona Kai is Not Lost!

As you know, the years went by and now I don’t know what any of the other club members are doing. I know the only two who knew the way of the horse were Master Lucia and Ricky who she’d taught because she wanted him to take over.

Ricky seems to have lost a lot of his knowledge but I really think you can help him find his way back. He’s got it in there somewhere, he just needs a little help to get back on track. You’ve no idea how grateful I am that you’re helping him, and I think he’s really grateful too but just does’t ever think to say so.

Even if the paddock is lost, it doesn’t mean Epona Kai has to be too! Ricky can still save the club, the paddock, my stable and even me if he wins that competition, so thanks for training with him Rita.

Oh, here are the shoes! Take them back to Ricky and carry on where you left off! The qualifiers start soon, so there’s no time to lose!

Objectives: Go back to Ricky with your new sports shoes. He’s standing by the paddocks outside the Bulldogz clubhouse.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP, Jor-jitsu shoes

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Meet Ricky in the paddocks to the west of New Hillcrest, they are right outside of town.

Hey, you took your time…?

Quest completed

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Meditation: Exercise for the Mind!

What are you and Nathalie up to?

Ah you helped her with Lady before her lessons? That’s nice of you! Oh, she told you about the paddock at New Hillcrest? Well I suppose it was just as well that you found out.

Anyway, enough about the old days, we’ve got training to do! The qualifiers start soon and I need to get into tip-top shape for them. I think I’ve remembered all the ways of the horse thanks to our studies together with Summerblaze!

So change into your sports shoes and we’ll sit down and get started with a little meditation to clear the mind before we train.

Objectives: Start meditation and mental exercises with Ricky.

Rewards: 25 Jorvik Shillings, 20 XP

Reputation: 20 with Ricky Winterwell

Ohmmmmm……

There we go! I feel focused and ready to go! Don’t you?

Quest completed

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The Way of the Horse: The Brush

Okay, so Nathalie’s already told you a whole lot of stuff about Master Lucia and Epona Kai, so you’ll know that the focus at Epona Kai is on the way of the horse. If we just watch a horse in action, we’ll see that it will run from danger, preferably in a herd. That’s why we’ve got the best defense tactics in Jor-jitsu, nothing can break through them.

I thought we could start with one of those techniques, and it’s “the brush.” I’ll try my best to show you what to do so we can train together. “The brush,” simply means that you brush away the enemy or their attack. It’s really easy.

Just imagine that you were brushing Summerblaze, but instead of having a brush and a horse, you’ve got somebody trying to attack you.

Come on Rita, let’s get brushing!

Objectives: Practice “the brush” as part of learning the way of the horse with Ricky.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 25 XP

Reputation: 25 with Ricky Winterwell

Brushy, brushy, brush.

That was a great start! We may as well move straight on to the next technique.

Quest completed

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The Way of the Horse: The Feed

What? You think we should go a little more slowly?

Nah, why? That was really good, I remembered the brush. Don’t need to practice more than that, it’ll be fine as it is.

We can move on right away with a defense tactic called “the feed.”

Smart, Rita! You’ve got it already, just like you said, the feed works like you’re feeding a horse, just without any horse or any food.

Just try and copy me and remember to keep your arms up even if it feels like you’re getting cramps!

Objectives: Practice “the feed” with Ricky.

Rewards: 25 Jorvik Shillings, 20 XP

Reputation: 20 with Ricky Winterwell

Feed the invisible horse invisible food.

Haha! Looks like you started to cramp up a little there Rita. You’re a natural though, everything’s going so quickly!

Quest completed

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The Way of the Horse: The Hoof Pick

You don’t need to be worried Rita. Why would we need to go over this more than once? If you get it kind of 80% done the first time, then that’s enough I think. It’s only the qualifiers after all, and it’ll all go perfectly now that I’ve remembered all the techniques of the way of the horse; nobody’s gonna be able to touch me! Haha!

The next technique we’ll look at is the hoof pick. This isn’t a defensive tactic like the others, it’s an offensive move that makes your competitor completely confused. Sometimes they even just sit down because they’ve got no idea what’s going on, so get ready to be confused.

Haha, you already know how to do this: exactly what you’d usually do with a hoof pick just without a hoof pick or a horse.

Follow me and we’ll get going!

Objectives: Practice the “hoof pick” move as part of the way of the horse with Ricky.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 25 XP

Reputation: 25 with Ricky Winterwell

Wheeeee….

This is going really well! I’m remembering everything!

Quest completed

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The Way of the Horse: The Mucking

Remember when I told you that Master Lucia made me spend weeks in a stable during my school break just so that I could muck out and tidy up?

She did that so that I would be able to learn one of the key techniques, one of the hardest, called “the mucking.” It took years for me to learn, so don’t be too sad if you don’t get it right away.

The mucking technique can be done in many different ways, just like ordinary mucking can be done in different ways, am I right?

You’re wondering how many different ways you can shovel manure? Haha, the possibilities are limitless Rita! You can throw it up in the air and try to catch it with a wheelbarrow, or you can pile it all up into a big mountain of dung, or you can… Uhhh, why are you looking at me like that?

Let’s start with the mucking instead. Come on Rita.

Objectives: Train the mucking techniques as part of the way of the horse with Ricky.

Rewards: 25 Jorvik Shillings, 20 XP

Reputation: 20 with Ricky Winterwell

-sings- “Just shovelin’ shit over my shoulder!”

A good start, but you clearly need more practice at this. Like I said, it took me a pretty long time before I nailed it.

Quest completed

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Chips Diet = Best Diet

Wow, I don’t think we need to train any more for now. I’m pretty tired actually. What do you think about having a few moments of meditation and then we can call it a day?

You think we need to train more? Pfft, take it easy. Didn’t you see how well it was going for me just now?

Nah, we’ll meditate a little now and then I’m gonna go home and prepare for my diet.

Didn’t I tell you? I’m on the chips diet now. Chips are from potatoes, and potatoes are vegetables and salad is made of vegetables, so my chips diet is basically the healthiest thing ever. Plus, there’s always salt in there too and you need salt in your body if you’ve been sweating during all these workouts. It’s up there with the best, most healthy diets.

However much you keep nagging about eating a varied, balanced diet of little bits of everything in moderation, I still know that my diets are better than your crazy fad.

Enough of that now though, let’s cool down with some stretches and meditation.

Objectives: Cool down from the training session by meditating with Ricky.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 25 XP

Reputation: 25 with Ricky Winterwell

Wow, no wonder you lost. Your winner attitude is super lame.

Nice training session Rita! Thanks!

Quest completed

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Me and My Chips

Now I’m gonna get home and relax with my chips. I’ll probably see you later, now it’s time to get ready for the qualifiers!

Here’s a training vest for you that you can use whenever you want to train a little extra. Oh, and the shoes… They’re working out okay, right?

Objectives: Talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP, Jor-jitsu shirt

Reputation: 10 with Ricky Winterwell

Well I guess this is where I leave you to your ‘best diet.’

Have a great day! See you soon!

Quest completed

Day 118, Building Up a Champion – Epona Spoiler Alert

11 Monday Jan 2016

Posted by Maggie Oldcamp in Story Quests

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A Neighborly Race

I don’t think I’ve told you about the race our village arranges, have I?

Seems as though I forgot to tell you! Well, with all that’s going on, I hope you can forgive me, Rita! You know what, ride out and talk to Ilona Skywolf, she’s the race organizer. You’ll find her on the other side of the river, on the way to Shipwreck Shores.

Good luck in the race Rita, and say hello to Ilona from me!

Objectives: Talk to Ilona Skywolf.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with Crescent Moon Village

Ride out of the village to the west and Ilona can be found on the side of the road after a short distance.

Good day to you! What a handsome runner you have there! What could such a fine specimen be called?

Summerblaze. A fine name if I may say so.

Quest completed

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Try the Race in Crescent Moon Village

So my noble friend. Are you ready to test your limits in our village race?

Terrific. If you stand over by the starting line, I’ll count you down. Best of luck!

Objectives: Ride to the finish line.

Rewards: 40 Jorvik Shillings, 25 XP

Reputation: 25 with Crescent Moon Village

This race may be quite difficult. Make sure you have good jumping skill as many of the obstacles are fairly large. Agility skill is also recommended.

Complete the race, then speak to Ilona.

Ha! You did a marvelous job!

Quest completed

With that done, you can now compete in this race as a daily task.

Let’s go wander around New Hillcrest and see if anyone needs our help there….

stuck_ricky

Excuse me sir, do you need some help…?

Heavier Than It Looks

Urgh… Hmph… Ow, ow, ow!!

Hello? Is somebody there?

You, hey! Girlie! Could you help me please? Urgh… OWWW!!

I’m stuck, could you help me lift up this barbell so I can get up? Ugh… Ouch, ouch, ouch!! Could you hurry please? It’s really heavy! Ugh… Hmph.

Objectives: Lift the barbell from on top of the man on the ground.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

You should know better than to lift without a spotter.

Whew! Gasp! Gulp! I can finally breathe!

Quest completed

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The Laughing Barbell

Thanks for helping…

Sigh.

I’m really terrible at this now, I can’t even lift a barbell anymore. Now it’s just sitting here laughing at me. I sear if it could talk it would definitely be laughing.

Sigh.

I wish I could just pick it up and clear it away, but how’s that gonna happen if I can’t even lift it up? If I can’t lift it, how am I going to dismantle it? I’m really bad at this…

Sorry, what? You’ll dismantle it for me?

Umm… Okay?

Objectives: Dismantle the barbell, then talk to the upset man.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 15 with New Hillcrest

Barbell, schmarbell. I got this. Watch and learn.

Umm, thanks. You must be pretty strong to have been able to do that!

Quest completed

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Sad, Sad Ricky

Sorry, I totally forgot to introduce myself. I’m Ricky Winterwell, and you are?

Rita? Cool name. How come you’re so strong? I wish I was that strong. Have you also practiced Jor Jitsu?

You haven’t?

Hmm. Thanks for helping me with the weighs, I won’t keep you any longer.

Sigh.

I’d never have been able to do that myself. I’m the worst. I don’t even know why I tried to pump that much iron… Can’t even believe I used to be able to lift it…

Doesn’t matter though. Even if I could lift it, I’m nowhere near strong enough to win.

Yeah, I used to train at Jor Jitsu. You could say I got a little bit over-confident and thought I was the best. Sigh. Probably best I crashed back to reality and realized that I can’t do anything at all.

Objectives: Talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Poor, poor, sad Ricky.

Ugh. Sigh.

I don’t want to talk about Jor Jitsu and training and all that stuff now. Leave me be.

Quest completed

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Take Your Mind Off It…

Please… Leave me be, I don’t feel so great right now.

What? You think I should take my mind off it with something else? Like what?

If there’s anything I need to get done? Hmm… Now you mention it, I have actually promised to build some horse riding obstacles for the Bulldogz. Sigh.

Who are the Bulldogz? They’re New Hillcrest’s very own riding club.

I just want to watch a film or something. I dunno if I can bring myself to build a racetrack right now… Hey! I know! I can maybe chill in front of the TV and watch Larry Porter. I’ve got all the films at home. I could watch Larry Porter and the Prisoner of Alcatraz or Larry Porter and the Border of the Peanuts…

Hmm… Sigh. You’re probably right Rita. If I’ve promised, I suppose I better see it through.

I just don’t know if I have the energy right now though. Sigh.

You’d like to help me? Really? Wow, that’s really nice of you!

Oh, wait a second! I just remembered that Nathalie borrowed my axe, so it’s down by the stable. Without my axe, I can’t build any obstacles since I need to chop wood to make them. I’ll probably just go and grab the axe some other tie, I really can’t be bothered now…

What? You’ll ride down and get it?

Umm… Okay, if you’re sure? Talk to my girlfriend Nathalie Moonriver, she’ll definitely help you. She’s the manager of the stables, so if you ride down there, you’ll see her for sure.

Objectives: Ride down to the stables and fetch the axe from Nathalie Moonriver.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 15 with New Hillcrest

Ride south out of New Hillcrest and down a big hill to the coastline you’ll find the stable. Nathalie is standing out front.

Ricky’s axe? Where’s Ricky, and who are you?

Quest completed

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The Loss That Never Left

Nice to meet you Rita! What a beautiful horse you have! You must’ve been riding a very long time, no? Well anyway, my name’s Nathalie Moonriver, and I’m the manager here at the stables. Well, for as long as they’re still here anyway.

Sorry, that’s got nothing to do with your problem! How’s Ricky? How come he didn’t come get the axe himself?

Hmm…

Ricky’s not normally this down in the mouth. See, my Ricky used to be a really top martial arts expert in Jor Jitsu. Everything was looking great for him and everyone thought he was going to win the All-Jorvik Championships, but that’s when he lost the most important match of his life. Before that match, he always wanted to compete, he was always on go and always wanted to train and work out. After that loss, it’s like all the energy just drained out of him.

I wish I could do something for him.

Hmm… I dunno if there’s much you could do either, Rita.

Sorry, hey, now I’m keeping you here with loads of unnecessary information. You were here to get Ricky’s axe? It should be sitting round the back of the stable.

Or actually, wait… Grab two axes. I just had an idea. Both axes are behind the stable.

Objectives: Fetch two axes from the back of the stable, then talk to Nathalie.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 15 with New Hillcrest

Go around behind the stable building and pick up the two axes on the ground there, then return to Nathalie.

Did you find them? Great! Let me tell you about this idea I had.

Quest completed

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The Beginnings of a Plan

Do you still want to help me and Ricky, Rita?

Great! Then you can hear my plan…

Ricky used to be incredibly competitive. It was a bit awkward sometimes, but it was mostly pretty charming, the way he’d compete at every single thing he did was kinda cute sometimes. Who could brush their teeth the fastest, who could fit the most popcorn in their mouth or which one of us could stay awake longest during a movie marathon.

Since he lost that match though, he’s just not like that anymore. This is why I’m thinking it would be a good idea for you to challenge him to a load of competitive stuff — doesn’t matter how silly or simple it seems — just challenge him at everything. Wanna give it a go?

Haha great! This makes me happy, thanks so much!

Now you get why I wanted you to get two axes, right?

Haha, exactly. You’re gonna have an axe each so you can compete against each other!

If this doesn’t work, then… Then… Nope, I can’t even think about it. This just has to work. We need to get Ricky back to his old competitive self again, because I can’t stand seeing him so unhappy.

Thanks Rita, you’re right! Together we can do this! You’ll ride back to Ricky with the axes now?

Awesome! Don’t forget what we’ve talked about. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

Objectives: Ride back to Ricky with the axes.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 20 XP

Reputation: 15 with New Hillcrest

Let’s hope this plan works to get Ricky back to his old competitive self again.

Sigh. Did you get the axe? Was Nathalie there?

Quest completed

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Timber!

Sigh.

Thanks for bringing the axe Rita, but I really don’t think I have the energy to go chopping trees down today.

Sigh.

What’s that? Nathalie said I’ve competed in Jor Jitsu? Yeah, she’s right, but it doesn’t matter anymore. I’ll never compete again, even if it could save the stables…

The winner of the Jorvegian Jor Jitsu Championships gets a whole heap of money, money I’d have given to Nathalie and the stable, but you saw how it went with the barbell earlier…

Why does the stable need money? Oh, it’s not anything you and Summerblaze need to worry about, we’ve got enough worrying going on here as it is.

Sigh. Instead of cutting down trees, I think I’ll just go and sit down to watch Larry Porter and the Half-Mud Prints.

Excuse me? What did you say, Rita? That you don’t think I could chop down a tree? Hmph. Of course I can, I just don’t feel like it right now.

What do you mean race? You wanna race me to see who can cut down the most trees? Hahaha, oh little Rita, I’ll soon show you! I’m not scared, of course I’ll race you in tree chopping! Grrr, you’ll see! Of course I can chop down a tree!

See you back here in a while and we’ll see who can chop down three trees the fastest. Oh! If we’re going to be chopping down trees, then we may as well chop fir trees. Nothing’s as good as fir logs when it comes to building obstacles!

Objectives: Chop down three trees then return to the back of Ricky’s house.

Rewards: 40 Jorvik Shillings, 35 XP

Reputation: 25 with New Hillcrest

Ride behind the cafe and stable area of the village to find the trees. Use the axe to chop down three trees, then race back to Ricky’s house and find him in the backyard.

What the…?! How can you be that fast?!

Quest completed

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Ditch Those Twigs!

Huh? You reckon I should be trying to level the score? We’ve already cut down all the trees we need though…

Another race? In what?

Hmm… The next step in building the obstacles? Well I guess we need to tidy up these trees and get rid of all the twigs and branches.

You think we should race at that as well? Who can chop all the twigs and branches from the trunks the quickest?

Okay then! Haha! Grrr, I’ll show you fast this time. You wanna go? Ready, set, chop!

Objectives: Clear the tree trunks of all their branches and twigs, then talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 35 Jorvik Shillings, 40 XP

Reputation: 25 with New Hillcrest

Dismount your horse and race Ricky to clean up the trees. Use your axe on the trees to clear off the branches.

Whew! Gasp! Bit sweaty now! How can you be that fast, though?

Quest completed

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You Can Work, I Can Rest

Whew! I’m done now! My fitness levels aren’t what they used to be. You should’ve seen me at my best! Even that wasn’t enough to win though… Sigh.

I lost my final match from lack of stamina. I thought I was well-trained enough, but my competitor… Was quite simply better. Stronger, more stamina, he was everything I wasn’t.

Sigh. I don’t have any more work in me right now, I’ve gotta take a rest. Whew!

Here, you can borrow my hammer in the meantime if you like. Follow my instructions, I’ll tell you what you need to do!

Objectives: Follow Ricky’s instructions for how to build the race obstacles.

Rewards: 35 Jorvik Shillings, 30 XP

Reputation: 25 with New Hillcrest

Dismount your horse and follow Ricky’s instructions to construct the obstacles. Complete each step before the timer runs out or you will have to begin again.

Nicely built Rita! I really needed to take a little break.

Quest completed

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Those Flags Are Good, Jorvegian Wood

There we go! You’re doing well here Rita, so we might as well get on with the next step right away! We need to paint race flags for the course.

Yeah, you’ve never thought of that? We only use wooden flags here on Jorvik. I mean, in some bigger races there are fabric flags, but in most cases, they’re wooden. Easier to take care of and they can withstand rain and rough weather so much better than fabric out in the forests.

What? Why are you even bothering me to a painting race, we both know you’ll win…

Umm, WHAT? Of course I can paint! Hmph!

Right, nah, you’ll see this time, I’ll show you painting! Ready? Start painting on three?

One… Two… Three!!

(You think it’s probably a good idea to let Ricky win this one so that he gets a little of his confidence back…)

Objectives: Paint the wooden racing flags, then talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 30 Jorvik Shillings, 35 XP

Reputation: 25 with New Hillcrest

Place the flag from your inventory, use the paint (slowly), then pick up the finished flag. Paint the three flags, then speak to Ricky.

I… I won… I won. Rita!! I WON!!

Quest completed

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I Won! I’ll Run!

I can’t believe I won! Rita! I’m starting to feel something bubbling up inside of me… It feels like I just want to… Run!

I wanna go running right now Rita! Come on, let’s go for a jog down to the stable so we can surprise Nathalie!

I’m just gonna grab my jogging shoes, then we can get going! Hmm… Come to think of it, where are my jogging shoes?

I remembered never wanting to see them again so I threw them away, but I can’t remember where I chucked them.

Could you help me have a look for them?

Objectives: Find Ricky’s jogging shoes, then talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Search around the back porch of Ricky’s neighbor to find his shoes. Return to him when you have found them.

There they are! Of course! I threw them out here before when I was angry, but I’m not feeling angry anymore!

Quest completed

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First Jog in Ages

Come on Rita! Let’s get out and run!

When I used to run regularly, Nathalie or one of the Bulldogz would come with me and blow into a horn to make sure I kept up my pace. I want to do it again now since I won!

It’s not hard, as soon as you notice I’m slowing down, blow the horn! Don’t let me stop for a second because then my pulse slows.

Just think, Rita! I won! Things are finally gonna go my way! Now let’s run down to the stable and see Nathalie!

Objectives: Join Ricky on his run.

Rewards: 25 Jorvik Shillings, 35 XP

Reputation: 25 with New Hillcrest

Dismount your horse and follow Ricky on foot as he runs down to the stable. Use the horn to encourage him to keep his pace. If you let him stop, you will have to begin again. Also, don’t worry about leaving your horse, it will meet you down at the stable and in a following quest you will run back up to Ricky’s house.

Meet Ricky by Nathalie and the thug Ivan Drake, out talking in front of the stable.

Ha! Ricky, are you out… Running? Well, if you can call it running. Give me a second to have a little chuckle…

Quest completed

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New Hillcrest Stables on the Line

I won’t be staying long. Just here to check out my new gym premises, or, well, your dirty stinking stable as it is for now. Hehe.

Who do you have here with you, Ricky? Who’s Little Miss Nobody?

Rita? I’ve heard that name before. My sister probably mentioned it…

Who am I? HA! I’m Ivan Drake, make sure you store that name away in your silly little pea-brain.

Oh, I’m sorry, did little chicky Ricky have something to say? You dumb little pipsqueak, YOU think YOU have a chance against me? Wow, you’re even more tragic than I remember. You’ll never beat me in the Jorvegian Jor Jitsu Championships. Hehe.

Let’s imagine for a moment that you did — against all odds — get a place at districts… All that means is that I’d get to look forward to smashing you at nationals. Haha.

In any case, I’m perfectly excited to take over this rancid mess of a stable and turn it into the gym and training HQ for Total Destruction, the elite Jor Jitsu club where only the best and strongest can train. Hehe

Oh now the stable girl has something to say. What’s that, Nathalie? Your precious little horsies won’t have anywhere to go if the stable disappears?

Nawwww, poor little fluffy horsies. Hahaha, what makes you think I even care about your dumb horses? I don’t care if they’re homeless, I don’t care if you don’t get to keep them. Get it? Nobody cares.

Have a nice day anyway, losers. Oh, and Nathalie! I look forward to the loan interest being paid on tie this month, otherwise next month there’ll be a 78% extra charge! Maybe I could take this opportunity to take your house as payment? Would be nice to live so close to the training center…

Objectives: Talk to Nathalie.

Rewards: 10 Jorvik Shillings, 5 XP

Reputation: 5 with New Hillcrest

Oh dear, how did you get wrapped up with a jerk like this?

Ivan! Please! Don’t take our stable! We’ll get the money, all of it, I promise! Just give us another couple of months! Please!

Quest completed

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The End for New Hillcrest Stables

Grrr… I hate that little worm! Gosh, I’m so ANGRY!!

Sniffle… Ricky? What are we going to do? We can’t let Ivan Drake and GED take over our stable. Where would all the horses go? Sniff. I just dreamed of having a stable where all kinds of horses are welcome and could have a home if they needed one. Sniff! We can’t let them take our stable! We need help from somewhere…

Sniffle… Rita, I know you don’t know much about what’s going on here.

A few years ago there were lots and lots of money troubles all over New Hillcrest. Everyone was struggling for money, and it even started to go wrong for the stable. It got so bad that at one point, we came close to having to close the stable for good if we didn’t get enough money together. If the stable had to close, then lots of the horses wouldn’t have anywhere to live, and some of them might even have needed to be… Sniffle…

So Ricky and I talked to this new bank that had just opened that was offering really attractive loans, even if you didn’t have too much of an income. The loans were almost too good to be true, and in the end it turned out that GED and the Drake family were the owners of the bank.

When we signed the loan agreement, everything seemed above board, but now the stable and all my private property is going to be taken away from me if the whole loan isn’t paid back soon. Where will the horses go then?

Sniff.

Please Ricky, please Rita, can I just be alone for a little while now? I need to talk to the Bulldogz, because I think time’s pretty much up for our stable and our horses…

Objectives: Talk to Ricky.

Rewards: 5 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 5 with New Hillcrest

Yikes, not good, not good at all.

GRRRR!! That snake!! He won’t be coming close to either Nathalie or the horses again!

Quest completed

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Don’t Let Me Stop

We need to stop him, Rita! We have to stop Ivan Drake! And I know exactly how to do it…!

If I win the Jorvegian Championships in Jor Jitsu, I’ll get enough prize money to be able to pay off the whole loan.

I simply have to win! Ivan’s the reigning champion in Jor Jitsu, and it was against him that I lost last time… If I could just win this time, then I can fix everything!

You’re sure, Rita? You’ll help us? You don’t know how much that means, thank you! Together we can do this!

Come on, let’s run back to my place. This time I’m gonna give it 120%! Don’t let me stop! Whatever you do Rita, do NOT let me stop!! It’s now or never!

Objectives: Jog back with Ricky.

Rewards: 25 Jorvik Shillings, 30 XP

Reputation: 35 with New Hillcrest

Blow the horn as you did before and meet Ricky back up at his house.

Whew! Gasp! Gulp! My fitness levels are really not what they used to be…

Quest completed

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Drinking Water Like a Horse!

Whew! Gasp! Water! I need water!

You and Summerblaze should also get a drink!

Haha! Shall we see who can drink the fastest?

What? Haha! Nooo, you’re no match for me, I was talking about racing Summerblaze!

Come on Summerblaze! Let’s see who can drink the fastest!

Objectives: Give your horse some water so that race against Ricky can start.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 10 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Use your water bucket to give your horse water, just as you would during care.

HAHA! Check me out! Who’s the best? Me, of course! I drink faster than a horse! RICKY! RICKY! RICKY!!

Quest completed

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Gluten-Free Is the Way to Go!

That feels better! It’s gonna be tough times now though. So much training to do, tons of working out to make sure I’m ready for the qualifies for districts.

First I need to qualify for a place in the district championships, and then when I’ve done that I need to win it. Once I’ve done that, it’s only the national final to go, and the only thing between me and first place is Ivan.

If I’m going to be able to do this, I need to eat right. Last time I was working out, I only ate protein, but I hear that the latest thing to eat gluten-free food.

What do you mean by eat a little of everything in moderation? What’s that? Nah, Rita, gluten-free is the way to go! I need to stretch out after my jog, it’s really important to warm down.

Could you ride over to Jamie Olivetree’s bakery and get some gluten-free bread for me please?

Great! Seeya soon!

Objectives: Get some gluten-free bread from Jamie Olivetree.

Rewards: 20 Jorvik Shillings, 15 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

Ride over to the old part of New Hillcrest and find Jamie near the cafe.

Welcome to New Hillcrest’s loveliest bakery! Gluten-free? Of course we’ve got that, sweetie!

Quest completed

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It’s Just a Little Burned

Just a second, I’ll grab some for you now.

Are you new here, by the way? I don’t recognize you.

Rita, you say? Lovely name! My mum’s uncle’s sister’s niece is called that as well!

My name’s Jamie Olivetree, but you can call me Jamie.

If you’ve got time, it’d be lovely to get to know you more! Always great to see a fresh face around here.

Here’s your bread in any case, it’s a tiny bit burned, but you’ll just have to scrape it off, scrape it off!

(Scrape it off? The entire loaf looks like a piece of coal. Best return to Ricky with it.)

Objectives: Give the ~~gluten-free bread~~ coal lump to Ricky.

Rewards: 15 Jorvik Shillings, 20 XP

Reputation: 10 with New Hillcrest

And this children, is what you get in your stocking from Santa if you’re naughty.

Great! My bread!

Umm… Is gluten-free bread supposed to look like this? It looks a bit… Burned.

Hmm… I guess I’ll eat it as soon as I’m done building the racetrack.

Quest completed

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Return to Pamela tomorrow.

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