| Event | Story Dialogue |
Introduction[]
| This little inn has been my companion for years. I offer fruit punch to passing travelers, |
Inn Check-in[]
Day 1[]
| My inspiration for the perfume came from my past and new experiences. This is the first time I've come to this forest, but it somehow felt familiar to me. |
Day 2[]
| Why am I always wearing a lily of the valley? I grew up in a city far away from here. The lily of the valley has always been her favorite flower and mine. The lily of the valley is fragrant and beautiful and signifies constant happiness. Eh? Who was I talking about? |
Day 3[]
| The forest always brings us surprises. Don't you think? |
Day 4[]
| The mission of a perfumer is to preserve people's memories with scents. In that case, can scents make people forget about troubling memories? |
Day 5[]
| This delightful music reminds me of the time I spent playing and singing nursery rhymes with her when we were young. Back then, we nursed the tiny lily of the valley in the nursery, but sadly, those little ones wilted too quickly. |
Day 6[]
| Do you like the forest? I love the scents of the soil and pine needles. If you look closely, you'll also notice the scales of the pine cones opening and closing with the humidity in the air, as if they were awakened. |
Day 7[]
| When people leave, it's not only a farewell but also the end of a series of memories. Let us remember everything and look forward to the future of the forest. |
Mix Perfume[]
Barmaid[]
| Is anyone here? | |
| Who's there? Can it be a customer? | |
| Hello. | |
| It's been so long since I've had a customer! Hello! My name is Demi. I'm the bartender and the owner of this inn. | |
| Hello, I'm a perfumer. You can call me Vera. | |
| A bartender and a perfumer—our jobs are more similar than one would imagine. Let me get you a glass of fruit punch... Oh, what brings you here? | |
| I'm mixing a perfume using aromatic plants as its base note. I've come here for some inspiration. | |
| Plant? This place may not be the best for that. As you can see, this place is quite empty, and this inn is about to close down. | |
| Close down? Why's that? | |
| This place used to be a forest. My brother and I made a living from running this inn. Later on, my brother went missing, and I've been waiting for him since. In these past few years, the forest has been destroyed, and there have been fewer and fewer customers. | |
| This is so sad. From what you've told me, it seems like you have a lot of memories here. | |
| Of course. I've also made a pact with my friends to meet here on Ashen Day! It's a holiday where we sing and play music under the tree. But now that the ash tree is gone, where can we meet up? | |
| Demi, I've got some inspirations. There's a theory about scents: Scents can record memories. When people smell a familiar scent, they will be brought back to those memories. | |
| Really? That sounds awesome. What do I have to do? | |
| Collect aromatic plants based on your memories. I'll use a special container to collect the ingredients you bring back here and mix a special plant-based perfume for you. | |
| Awesome! Perhaps I can set off tonight! | |
| (Answer the questions with your gut; don't overthink it. Your selections will only affect the perfume you mix but not the final reward.) | |
| Tap on a location to search for the ingredient | |
| Forest | |
| This forest is what I'm most familiar with. Where do you think is the best place to find ingredients for a plant-based perfume? | |
My experience tells me to go to a sunny area with dense vegetation
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My instinct tells me to go to a shadowy hill with mysterious plants
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| Before you set off tonight, what kind of preparation do you need? |
Review some notes and try to recall past memories
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Relax and be pragmatic to get more inspiration
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| Thank you. I'll bring back some ingredients! |
| You must have a Storage Jar to store the ingredients brought back by your companions | |
Submit Ingredient
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| A long time ago, when my brother and I were making wine in the forest, we found a special plant that had a sweet and amazing taste... | |
 Vanilla PodA fragrant vanilla pod perfect for making food and wine. It radiates an enigmatic and intoxicating aura. | |
Postman[]
| Is someone there? | |
| Hey, it's the postman! It's been a while! | |
| Yes. The day is just around the corner! | |
| Do you mean Ashen Day? That's great! I thought I was the only one who remembered! | |
| Not a chance. It's an important pact. Then again, I heard that the tree... | |
| That's right. Three years ago, we made a pact to celebrate Ashen Day again. Now that the ash tree is gone, I wonder if everyone else would still come. Oh, right, where's your dog, Wick? Has he gone off to the next village already? | |
| Hmm, even if he's gone over there, there won't be any new mail. A few more of the residents in that town have moved away... | |
| It's really disheartening. People relied on this forest for their livelihood, building towns, taverns, and factories, but now, even clean water sources have become a problem. | |
| I'm sorry... I'll be leaving as well. | |
| What? I thought you loved this place? | |
| I do... In the past, Wick and I delivered mail together, and the town was busy. But people will all leave someday. What's the point of a postman staying behind then? | |
| People's homes are destroyed. It's only natural that they leave. However, if the sound of your bells is gone, this forest will become quieter still. | |
| (Flustered) I'm sorry, I... I'll really miss this place. | |
| Vera, if everyone's going to leave, my friend can offer you some inspiration at least before Ashen Day. I'm sure everyone has something they want to remember. | |
| If it's not too much trouble, that's great. | |
| Of course! I'm sure he will be happy to help! Let me think, maybe I'll find a befitting plant scent for him hidden in this town... | |
| Tap on a location to search for the ingredient | |
| Town | |
| Other than looking for ingredients, what else can I do? | |
Follow the plan and come back as soon as you've gathered what you need
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Visit perfume shops in town and find inspiration
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| I don't know much about perfume ingredients... What do you think is the best way to acquire more information? |
Interview people in the market and the post office
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Search for records in the post office alone
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| I see. Thank you, I'll head out now. |
| You must have a Storage Jar to store the ingredients brought back by your companions | |
| Submit Ingredient
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| Even if I'm going to leave someday, I'll still remember this scent. It's the scent of the cedar stuck on my uniform during the numerous early mornings when Wick and I went though the forest with mail... | |
 CedarCedar wood from the forest. It carries a thought-provoking aroma that holds hidden wisdom, guiding individuals on a journey of self-exploration. | |
Mercenary[]
| That's odd... | |
| May I offer you some fruit punch? Oh, it's you. You're the traveler from out of town! | |
| It's been a while. | |
| It's been three years. Did you have a smooth journey? | |
| I don't suppose it can be called a journey. I was just wandering around. But this place, this inn, and that tree. Everything looks different! | |
| It's a long story. The surrounding area is getting worse by the day. My shop will soon be out of business. However, if you're here for the Ashen Day, then I'll definitely offer you a drink! | |
| I'm indeed here for the Ashen Day, but it looks like the tree with the flowers is gone. Just like what I've seen one my way here... | |
| You seem to have experienced something unique. | |
| (Guarded) Who are you? | |
| I'm Vera, an ordinary perfumer. I want to collect everyone's stories about trees to create a plant-themed perfume. | |
| Stories about trees? Let me think... | |
| On your travels over the years, have you come across anything interesting about certain trees or plants? | |
| I don't think there was anything interesting. During my travels, as I stopped and looked back every once in a while, I realized the villages and forests I've passed by were gone. | |
| What about your home? After Ashen Day three years ago, did you go home to check it out? | |
| I... didn't have the courage. I was afraid that everything would be gone if I went back. Humans still rely on nature to live, yet they ruin it. I don't want to have to say goodbye unexpectedly. | |
| There was a rainstorm at night a few months ago. A stroke of lightning hit her remaining trunk. It felt like the rain was saying goodbye. If only it could have lasted for one more Ashen Day. | |
| Perhaps it was a kind of release for her. I would like to have a glass of fruit punch, please. It's really difficult to find clean water around here. | |
| No problem! | |
| It's getting windy. After the tree is gone, there's always a strange wind blowing in this area. | |
| Tap on a location to search for the ingredient | |
| Tree Trunk | |
| Plant scent? This reminds me of flowing water. There won't be any green life without water. Where do you think is more suitable for plants? | |
Shallows with rich vegetation that you've been to before
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A mysterious waterfall that you've never been to before
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| Ingredients for a perfume? That depends on which of my memories move you the most. |
Gathering around the big tree and enjoying the company of family and friends
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Napping while leaning against the big tree, listening to the wind blowing over the leaves
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| Got it. I'll set off now. |
| You must have a Storage Jar to store the ingredients brought back by your companions | |
| Submit Ingredient
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| I found some moss by the water. It was night when I was here the first time. I walked to the river bank and caught the scent of moss. I even felt a bit lonely. But it was at that moment that I heard music from this inn. | |
 MossMoss that grows quietly on the ground. It reflects the boundless creativity of nature, unrestricted and free. | |
Axe Boy[]
| The wind is really strong today. Eh? Where did my distilling cylinder go? | |
| Is that a child? | |
| Robbie! Put that down now, Robbie! | |
| No! Robbie heard what you were saying. These are tools that destroyed the forest! | |
| You must have misunderstood. | |
| You said the ash tree was killed by lightning, but that was a lie! A year ago, an evil man came to cut down trees. He brought many people with him, and they cut the ash tree down before pulling it away with a horse carriage! | |
| No wonder the section of the stump looks so even. | |
| People from the palace heard that a tree bloomed here and sent someone to investigate. We couldn't have stopped them anyway... From then on, Robbie stopped someone to the inn. I only caught glimpses of him when he appeared, and he only stared from afar. | |
| *Cries* | |
| I'm sorry, Robbie. I only wanted my perfume to record everyone's memories. | |
| Do you think your memories are the most precious? What about the birds' memories? The squirrels' memories? This is not just your home! | |
| You're right. The forest belongs to everyone. I'll tell more people the stories about this place. I need Robbie's help as well. So that they'll know they've destroyed such beautiful things. | |
| *Cries* Really? Robbie can also smell the scent of the forest. Robbie has a secret base. I go there to talk to the birds sometimes. The trees will shed tears. | |
| Tears? | |
| Sticky and opaque tears with a comforting scent. The birds said only really old trees have such a scent. The tree branches are like Mother's arms. Robbie always fell asleep without knowing. | |
| The tears Robbie mentioned should be resin and ebony, which have a calming effect. Sometimes, they are mixed with the scents of animals and herbs. | |
| Robbie hates the humans who destroyed the forest. Do you think once they've caught the scent of the trees' tears, they will also hear the forest's cries? | |
| Tap on a location to search for the ingredient | |
| Secret Base | |
| Robbie can help you look for the scent of the forest, but I still have a few questions. If I come across leaves and wood that smell good on the way, should I bring them back? | |
(Hands a list of ingredients to Robbie and asks him to stick to the list.)
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No, so long as you think they smell good
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| There are so many leaves in the forest. How should Robbie choose? |
Use logic to select the most fragrant and intact ones
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Rely on your feelings and select your favorite ones
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| Okay, Robbie will set off now! |
| You must have a Storage Jar to store the ingredients brought back by your companions | |
| Submit Ingredient
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| Robbie found the trees' tears! Sleeping in the midst of this scent is like sleeping in a big and safe embrace... | |
 EbonyA rare spice. It exudes an embracing warmth that fosters a sense of belonging and comfort. | |
Violinist[]
| Anyone here? I'd like some fruit punch, please! | |
| Coming! Oh, aren't you the "extraordinary" violinist? It's been a long time. Are you here for Ashen Day? | |
| That's right. I've come to see the old crumbling wasteland and the little store that seemed ready to collapse in the gale. | |
| And you are...? | |
| A famous violinist in the capital and an eccentric man. | |
| Hmm... this drink is still rough and bitter, but I just so happen to like its wild taste. This inn as well. What have you done to give this area such an apocalyptic aesthetic? | |
| What you said doesn't sound like praise. | |
| I'm still thinking about the song we played back in the day. I couldn't believe such rustic instruments would produce beautiful music. Oh right, the young man who played the harp, why isn't he here yet? | |
| The bard? He sure is a little late since he's the one who asked us to gather here three years ago. This place has changed so much. Perhaps he got lost on the way. I wonder if he'll make it in time... | |
| In time for what? | |
| In time for a farewell. After Ashen Day, my little shop will be closed for business, and the postman will move away soon after. And this traveler here... I doubt he'll stay by himself. | |
| This is such a shame. I was going to... Sigh! Another one! | |
| The plants around here either withered or died. Mister, it won't be long before this "rough and bitter" fruit punch is gone with the forest. Oh right, what were you going to do? | |
| *Sighs* I was planning to stay here! A year ago, I found a violin made of spruce in the old capital. That's the most common type of wood, yet it made really beautiful music. | |
| He must be drunk. I've never seen him so talkative. | |
| I was really inspired, yet the farm and spruce forest soon disappeared, making me think of the ash tree and you guys... And so I thought, staying in this forest... immersing in nature... *hiccup* and playing the violin, would be nice... | |
| This is sad. He seems to be saying unexpected goodbyes all the time. | |
| If we ask the violinist to look for ingredients, what kind of scent would he find? | |
| Tap on a location to search for the ingredient | |
| Ruins | |
| I... fell asleep? No, I'm not drunk. I know a bit about perfume ingredients. But let me think about it... I want to look for an "extraordinary" scent. | |
Please pay attention to the time and search according to the list!
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Getting inspiration from artistic instinct is the best!
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| Do you care more about the practicality of the perfume ingredients or the deeper meaning they imply? |
I care more about their practicality, as in whether they can be used to produce the perfect perfume
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It's more important to enjoy the process and get to know the meaning of the ingredients
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| Ha, what an interesting answer. Off I go. |
| You must have a Storage Jar to store the ingredients brought back by your companions | |
| Submit Ingredient
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| Look what I've brought back with me. | |
 SpruceA distinct woody note that is refreshing and potent, characterized by its clean and distinctive aroma. | |
Seer[]
| Good evening! I'm sorry I'm late. | |
| Bard! You're finally here! Ashen Day is tomorrow. I thought you'd forgotten. | |
| Of course not. I got held up on my way. Ah, this ash tree... what a shame. | |
| I'm sorry I failed to protect her. This Ashen Day is probably the last time we gather here. | |
| It's okay. Everyone must face goodbyes. I've actually predicted a day like this. If people choose to go down this road, they must accept their fate. | |
| Is there any way to save that tree? | |
| Young postman, did you think I came here to save the tree? Trees withered, lives ended, and homes destroyed; none of these happened in a day. | |
| So true... I'm sorry. Is there anything else we can do for the forest? | |
| I don't know. Perhaps we're already doing it. Always remember every bit of beauty humans have destroyed, and give them proper goodbye. | |
| Tap on a location to search for the ingredient | |
| Tree | |
| I heard about your search for perfume ingredients. But as a bard, I have way too many memories about trees. That's why I'd rather ask you a few questions between you and trees. | |
Personal experience and school education
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Guidance from artistic works and my imagination
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| What kind of holiday do you think Ashen Day is? |
A day to promote environmental awareness and celebrate the preservation of trees
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A day for people to learn about nature and appreciate its beauty
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| I see. Thank you for that. |
| You must have a Storage Jar to store the ingredients brought back by your companions | |
| Submit Ingredient
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| When I was a child, there were tall oak trees in the forest. I once picked up an owl under the oak tree with ice-cold snowflakes on its feathers and the scent of oak. People from my tribe said we were all born inside trees. But from now on... | |
 OakA woody note that is full of vitality. It emits a genuine and sincere sensation. | |
Perfumer[]
| Today is Ashen Day! We should gather under the tree, play music and sing... | |
| This was supposed to be a beautiful celebration. But... after today, we're bidding each other farewell. | |
| We don't know when we'll see each other again. Perhaps not every story has a happy ending. | |
| But isn't it still worth celebrating? We have gathered here again. We also get the chance to tell this story three years from now so that more of our friends will remember this. | |
| This reminds me of a nursery rhyme from our tribe: In a foreign land, across the deep blue sea. | |
| Oh, right, this is the last ingredient I found: lily of the valley. Collect all seven ingredients to mix the final perfume. | |
 Lily of the ValleyThese tiny, lovely flowers are shaped like white bells and have a mild, sweet fragrance. Its flower language is "hard-earned happiness." | |
| Then, we have all of the ingredients. Let's try to mix the ultimate perfume. | |
| Mix Perfume | |
| This is the end of the story. Do you want to play the song again? The song that belongs to Ashen Day—Wind Frolic. | |