Into the Forest

Objectives

1. The guards won't let me into the forest. I should ask Jully in the Village Tavern about it.
2. Jully asked me to fix the village's Royal Postbox. It's by the Village Tavern.
3. Get the Head of Village Certificate from the Royal Postbox.
4. Deliver the Temporary Head of Village Certificate to Jully in the Village Tavern.
5. Get a Forest Pass from Jully. He stays at the Village Tavern. I just need to ask Januarius to call him.I got the forest pass. Time to show the guards.

Gives

StoryTemporary Head of the Village CertificateTown Gratitude

Given by

• Januarius

Characters

• Januarius
• Royal Services

Follows

• Into the Forest (Eventually)

Leads to

• Forest Pass

Started by

• Into the Forest (Eventually)

Dialogue

1. 

   KeeperI know the forest is closed, but I really need to go in.

2. 

   JanuariusOh my... you'll need to talk to Jully about that.

3. 

   JanuariusThe forest is a sensitive subject for him.

4. Ask about the forest.

5. 

   KeeperI need your permission to enter the forest.

6. You've got no business in that forest.

7. 

   KeeperI literally have a lot to do there.

8. It's closed for a reason!

9. 

   KeeperCan you be more specific?

10. ... Deadly bandits live there. They've terrorized us for years!

11. 

    KeeperYeah... I've seen your village guards. The only thing terrorizing them is hangovers.

12. ... Magical, flying, glowing demons! They'll tear you apart!

13. 

    KeeperShe wouldn't be happy to hear you call her a demon.

14. 

    KeeperLet's do it like last time...

15. 

    KeeperI help around the village, and you grant me access to the forest.

16. Not so fast... Of course you'll need to help.

17. But first, fix the Royal Post Box near the tavern.

18. 

    KeeperWhy's that so important?

19. Now that there's a competitor in the port, Januarius is nervous.

20. We need ways to attract customers... A Royal Box would be a great start.

21. 

    KeeperThe kingdom is in ruins. Will that even work?

22. By the magic of Mother Nature...

23. Mother Nature and...

24. Bureaucracy!

25. So yes, if you fix it, it will work.

26. 

    Keeper... Right. I'll see what I can do.

27. I'll need proof that you really fixed it.

28. Bring me an official certificate from the Mailbox, confirming my status as Head of the Village.

29. Repair the box...

30. Into the Forest

31. Pay Taxes

32. Request Deed

33. Cleric Application

34. Pay Taxes (not available)

35. Request Deed (not available)

36. Cleric Application (not available)

37. 

    KeeperHow am I supposed to fix you?

38. Royal Services... clink...

39. Royal ServicesPlease state your name.

40. 

    KeeperI'm the Graveyard Keeper. I live on the hill across the river.

41. Royal Services[background music]

42. 

    KeeperNo way...

43. Royal ServicesYour mail is very important to us...

44. Royal Services[background music continues]

45. Royal ServicesPlease select an option:

46. Repair Full Functionality

47. Royal ServicesThank you for participating in the Royal Mail Service restoration process.

48. Royal ServicesPlease select an option:

49. Use Royal Signet

50. The 42-Step Verification Process

51. Royal ServicesThis Mailbox is now fully functional.

52. Royal ServicesWarning: You may proceed after completing the following 42 simple steps. Continue?

53. Yes

54. No.

55. Royal ServicesPreparing 42-step form...

56. Royal Services... clink...

57. Royal Services... clink...

58. Royal ServicesWarning: Royal Magenta running critically low...

59. Royal Services... clink...

60. Royal ServicesSkipping Step 1...

61. Royal ServicesSkipping Step 2...

62. 

    KeeperOh NO!

63. Royal ServicesSkipping remaining 40 steps...

64. Royal ServicesThis Mailbox is now fully functional.

65. Ask about the forest.

66. Ask about papers.

67. Forest Pass

68. Royal ServicesTemporary certificate granted.

69. Royal ServicesNote: An official election is required for a permanent Head of the Village certificate.

70. 

    KeeperHey, Januarius... there might be a problem with the Head of the Village papers.

71. 

    JanuariusHmm... They look good to me.

72. 

    KeeperYou see the word "Temporary" on them?

73. 

    JanuariusAh... yes. That's... inconvenient.

74. 

    JanuariusJully won't be thrilled.

75. 

    KeeperExactly. The mailbox said we need an election to make it official.

76. 

    JanuariusHmm... You know what? That might actually be really good!

77. 

    JanuariusAn election could finally free us from Jully's little dictatorship.

78. 

    KeeperHe can be a little dramatic, sure... but I don't think he's that bad.

79. 

    JanuariusThat's easy for you to say. You can come and go as you please.

80. 

    JanuariusI'm the one who has to stick around and deal with his... leadership.

81. 

    JanuariusHe used to be alright... until the whole "authority" thing went to his head.

82. 

    JanuariusJust give me the paper. I'll take care of it.

83. WHAT?!

84. TEMPORARY?!

85. ELECTION?!

86. 

    Januarius... He took that surprisingly well.

87. 

    KeeperYeah, I heard.

88. 

    JanuariusAnyway, let's give him some time to cool off.

89. 

    JanuariusI'll let you know when Jully's ready to talk about the election.

90. 

    KeeperSure, take all the time you need.

91. 

    KeeperI've got plenty on my plate besides politics.

92. 

    KeeperCould you ask Jully about the Forest Pass?

93. 

    JanuariusOh yes, here — Jully asked me to give you this.

94. 

    KeeperThanks.... Tell him... he has my vote.

95. Royal ServicesChecking vacancy...

96. Royal ServicesKingdom's cleric count: 1 of 256 positions.

97. Royal ServicesCleric license granted.

98. Royal ServicesKingdom's cleric count: 2 of 256 positions.

99. Royal ServicesLong-abandoned Inquisitor's base transferred to Graveyard Keeper.

100. Royal ServicesTax increased!