Soroborean Caravanner/Dialogue
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Dialogue
(#0) Soroborean Caravanner: Cierzo’s my favourite town in Aurai. The delicious fish, the sea breeze! But, back to business. (→ #1)
(#1) Multiple-choice:
- 0: I want to buy something. (→ end)
- 1: I want to travel with you. (→ open Caravan Travel dialogue)
- 2: I’d like to talk. (→ #2)
- 3: Do you have anything that might let us translate the Old Language? (→ #56)
- 4: What’s it like, working for Sorobor Academy? (→ #50)
- 5: Farewell. (→ #41)
(#2) Soroborean Caravanner: What’s on your mind? (→ #3)
(#3) Multiple-choice:
- 0: Nothing in particular (→ #4)
- 1: I need you to stop extorting the people of the slums for food. (→ #5)
- 2: I need you to stop extorting the people of the slums for food. (→ #15)
- 3: I need to talk to you about ending the famine in Levant. (→ #16)
(#4) Soroborean Caravanner: Then stay safe. That’s an order! I don’t like losing customers! (→ end)
(#5) Soroborean Caravanner: Extort? That’s a nasty word. It’s simple supply and demand, my good customer. It costs a lot of money to bring food through a desert before it goes bad! (→ #6)
(#6) Multiple-choice:
- 0: I’m sure we can find an arrangement fair for everyone. That’s what Soroboreans do, right? (→ #7)
- 1: The Sand Corsairs hit every caravan except Soroborean ones. Your prices shoot up in response. Don't you see how that looks suspicious? (→ #11)
(#7) Soroborean Caravanner: Alright, If you'll eat half my costs for the next trip here, I'll halve my prices for the people of the slums. Let's say 200 silver upfront. (→ #8)
(#8) Multiple-choice:
- 0: No deal. (→ #9)
- 1: Deal. Feed these people. (→ #10)
(#9) Soroborean Caravanner: No deal then. I’m sorry neither of us can’t afford to help them. (→ end)
(#10) Soroborean Caravanner: Done. I’ll hand out rations right away. (→ end)
(#11) Soroborean Caravanner: How dare you! Still, you have a point, the coincidence does make us look bad. Hmm... I’ll give you a discount. 100 Silvers upfront and I'll lower my prices for the people of the slums. (→ #12)
(#12) Multiple-choice:
- 0: No deal. (→ #13)
- 1: Deal. Feed these people. (→ #14)
(#13) Soroborean Caravanner: No deal then. I’m sorry neither of us can’t afford to help them. (→ end)
(#14) Soroborean Caravanner: Done. I’ll hand out rations right away. (→ end)
(#15) Soroborean Caravanner: Extort? That’s a nasty word. It’s simple supply and demand, my good customer. It costs a lot of money to bring food through a desert before it goes bad! (→ #6)
(#16) Soroborean Caravanner: I'll send a courier to Levant to let them know they no longer need to worry about the famine and can stop rationing their food. (→ end)
(#17) Soroborean Caravanner: You got it. I don't know how you did it, but you got it. Well done. I've spoken with Laine about what we need to do, and it seems feasible, but barely. I've got just about everything set up. (→ #18)
(#18) Soroborean Caravanner: Unfortunately my contacts and favors are all tapped out. I need another investment of 300 silver to wrap this up and get started, but I'm out of places to borrow the money. A lot of people went all in on this plan. (→ #19)
(#19) Multiple-choice:
- 0: Here’s your 300 silver. Make it happen. (→ #20)
- 1: I'll go find the money, I'll be back. (→ #24)
- 2: Tell Clayton that [PlayerName] is calling in a favor. I think you'll find that he will be willing to help finance this little business venture. (→ end)
(#20) Soroborean Caravanner: Thank you! Alright, with this I can finance the last step of the process! Your first shipment of Marshmelon plants will be in Levant in a matter of days! (→ #21)
(#21) Soroborean Caravanner: I'll send a courier to Levant to let them know they no longer need to worry about the famine and can stop rationing their food. (→ end)
(#22) Soroborean Caravanner: Ahhhh, yes, he told me about you. He said to give you the preferential treatment if you needed anything big. Heh, you must have something really good on him. I'll send him the bill. (→ #23)
(#23) Soroborean Caravanner: I'll send a courier to Levant to let them know they no longer need to worry about the famine and can stop rationing their food. (→ end)
(#24) Soroborean Caravanner: Good, let me know as soon as you have enough. The containers and specialized wagon are ready, the preservation solution is good, I just need to hire some men to dig up the plants and bring them in and I can roll out to Levant with them. (→ end)
(#25) Multiple-choice:
- 0: Tell Clayton that [PlayerName] is calling in a favor. I think you'll find that he will be willing to help finance this little business venture. (→ #20)
(#26) Soroborean Caravanner: If you want Sorobor Academy’s help with this insane Marshmelon transportation plan, you’ll need to bring me the Stone Tablet that the Lich in the South-West spire is keeping. Good luck. (→ end)
(#27) Soroborean Caravanner: Yes, I heard about that. Sadly, I don’t think there’s much more we can do. The journey there is much too long to bring the amount of food they need. (→ #28)
(#28) Multiple-choice:
- 0: I need Sorobor to deliver entire Marshmelon plants to Levant. (→ #29)
(#29) Soroborean Caravanner: Ahahaha! Ahahaha, I'm sorry, for a second I thought you just asked me if we could deliver entire Marshmelon plants to Levant! That's a good one! (→ #30)
(#30) Soroborean Caravanner: Elatt's name you're not joking... Give me a minute, I need to speak with some people about this. (→ #31)
(#31) Soroborean Caravanner: Listen, [PlayerName], I've spoken with my contacts about this and we all agree, this is insanity. Do you have any idea how hard it is to dig up massive swamp plants, plus keep them alive crossing a desert?! Have you lost your mind? (→ #32)
(#32) Multiple-choice:
- 0: Levant's survival depends on it. (→ #33)
(#33) Soroborean Caravanner: I had a feeling that was the case, but the price to set this up is out of your range. That said, you're the adventurous type, aren't you? There is something you can do that we'd consider a fair trade. (→ #34)
(#34) Soroborean Caravanner: There's an ancient peace treaty that was written on a stone tablet shortly after the scourge. Old Language on one side, New Language on the other. It could effectively be used to translate things written in the Old Language. (→ #35)
(#35) Soroborean Caravanner: A "Rosetta Stone", if you know Aurai's ancient history. That would be an incredible boon to Sorobor's interests. Bring it to us, and we'll help you with your Marshmelon business. (→ #36)
(#36) Multiple-choice:
- 0: And what's the catch? (→ #37)
(#37) Soroborean Caravanner: The catch is that the Tablet is in the possession of the Light Mender. That Lich who lives in the Spire in the South-West of the swamp. And he doesn't want to share it. (→ #38)
(#38) Multiple-choice:
- 0: You want me to steal from a Lich? That's the only way? (→ #39)
- 1: A Lich's stone tablet. Steal it. No problem. (→ #40)
(#39) Soroborean Caravanner: Yes. Arm yourself well, the Light Mender is especially hostile. His spire is guarded with minions made of light and specters... and they spit lightning! Be wary, and avoid a fight with him. (→ end)
(#40) Soroborean Caravanner: I can't tell how much of that is bravado and how much is your ignorance. Risking the fury of an immortal Lich is nothing like bopping a troglodyte on the head. Avoid fighting him if you can. (→ end)
(#41) Soroborean Caravanner: See you soon! (→ end)
(#42) Player: I’ve heard a Royal Manticore has made its lair in the region. Regular Manticores are terrifying enough! (→ #1)
(#43) Player: I always enjoy my visits to Monsoon! A true oasis inside a toxic marsh... Need anything to handle the danger outside? (→ #1)
(#44) Soroborean Caravanner: Hey I recognize you! It’s a long way from Cierzo, isn’t it? What desires can I satisfy for you today? (→ #1)
(#45) Soroborean Caravanner: Hey I recognize you! It’s a long way from Cierzo, isn’t it? What desires can I satisfy for you today? (→ #46)
(#46) Soroborean Caravanner: I’m sorry if the price of goods is a little higher than usual, it’s not something I have control over when selling goods in Levant. (→ #1)
(#47) Soroborean Caravanner: Ah, glorious Harmattan! It’s good to be home again! (→ #1)
(#48) Soroborean Caravanner: Where’s there’s people in need, Sorobor visits with goods and supplies in hand! What do you need, my friend? (→ #1)
(#49) Soroborean Caravanner: Well, fancy running into you out here! What can I do for you? (→ #1)
(#50) Soroborean Caravanner: Ah! Yes, I can see why you’d be curious. Sorobor Academy is a storied institution, going back to even before the Scourge. It’s more than just a place of learning. It’s where the greatest minds in Aurai congregate to shape its future. (→ #51)
(#51) Soroborean Caravanner: As long as you can put in the work, you’ll get quite a bit out of it. Connections, wealth...It asks a lot of hard work out of you, and years of effort before you see a payoff, but I can’t imagine living any other way. (→ #52)
(#52) Multiple-choice:
- 0: I’d like to join Sorobor Academy. How would I go about doing that? (→ #53)
- 1: I’d like to join Sorobor Academy. How would I go about doing that? (→ #54)
- 2: Farewell. (→ #55)
(#53) Soroborean Caravanner: Hmmm...I’d recommend you concentrate on not losing your lighthouse first, [PlayerName]. Speak with me once that’s been resolved, one way or another. (→ end)
(#54) Soroborean Caravanner: A worthy goal, [PlayerName]. Yes, I think you’d fit right in. I’m planning on making the journey to our home city, Harmattan right now, actually! If you’d like a lift, I can absolutely take you along! ...For a fee, of course. (→ end)
(#55) Soroborean Caravanner: Best of luck to you on your journey, my friend! (→ end)
(#56) Soroborean Caravanner: Old Language, eh? Actually, I think I do. An explorer recently turned in an ancient peace treaty that was made about 80 years ago. It's written in the Old Language on one side and a rough form of the New Language on the other. (→ #57)
(#57) Soroborean Caravanner: I've got a parchment copy of it right here, actually. You can use this to translate from one language to the other. It's yours for 150 Silver. (→ #58)
(#58) Multiple-choice:
- 0: Deal, here’s your money. (→ #59)
- 1: No, thanks. (→ #60)
(#59) Soroborean Caravanner: Deal! Good luck with your translation job! (→ end)
(#60) Soroborean Caravanner: Well, that's the price that the Headmaster decided, and he said not to adjust it. Sorry, but I can't give you a better deal than that. (→ end)