The Children of Vimara Village

The Children of Vimara Village is the second part of the .
==Steps==
# Talk to Rana once you are ready
#* This step only appears if "Okay, but I have a few things to take care of before that..." was selected in Woodland Encounter.
# Follow Rana
# Clean up the Withering Zone
# Talk to Rana
# Go to Vimara Village
# Talk to the elders in the village
# Follow Rana
#* This step restarts if the Traveler moves too far away from her
# Talk to the man
# Follow the children to Rana's house
# Talk to the children (0/3)
# Leave Vimara Village and go to the designated location
==Dialogue==
;(If "Okay, but I have a few things to take care of before that..." was selected at the end of Woodland Encounter.)
:Rana: When you're ready, I'll take you to Vimara Village. It's smooth sailing from there to either Sumeru City or Port Ormos.
:Rana: I'm a Forest Watcher, after all. Escorting travelers is my job.
: Let's go.
::Rana: Okay, follow me!
: I've got something else on the table right now.
::Rana: All right. Be safe.
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;(Follow Rana)
:Paimon: Since you're a Forest Watcher, Rana, you must be very familiar with the woods, right?
:Rana: Uh-huh, I've lived around here for years and I know every tree in the forest. Really!
:Rana: But the land's becoming somewhat peculiar lately, even the Withering Zones are becoming more prolific.
;(Arrive at the Withering Zone)
:Rana: It's only been a few days and a new Withering Zone has popped up already. So close to the main road, too...
;(If the player has not completed Chronic Illness)
:: Withering Zone?
::Rana: Oh, that's a "disaster" unique to Sumeru. It's a force that emerges in an area and kills all living things within.
::Paimon: It's true, all of the plants died.
::Rana: Yeah. Tighnari would be able to eliminate it if he was around. But for someone like me, who doesn't have a Vision and cannot control the elements, it's very dangerous to go into a Withering Zone.
::Rana: Regardless, lemme mark down the location and radius of effect for now. After I take you to Vimara Village, I'll go to Gandharva Ville and bring Tighnari over to help.
:: Great, I don't have a Vision.
:::Paimon: But can't you control the elements? What was it? Oh yeah, "Prepare to be blown away!"
:::Paimon: Since you can control the elements, you should be able to help!
:: It's tough being a Forest Watcher.
:::Paimon: But can't you control the elements? What was it? Oh yeah, "Prepare to be blown away!"
:::Paimon: We should help!
:: I can control the elements.
::Rana: Eh? Now that I think about it, you did show such ability when fending off the Fungi...
::Rana: But we still shouldn't try. Withering Zones are lethal, and even veteran Forest Watchers wouldn't approach one unless absolutely necessary.
::Paimon: That might be the case, but has proven to be very reliable in the many encounters throughout our journey.
;(If the player has completed Chronic Illness)
::Paimon: Ah, Withering Zone again...
:: We handled one with Tighnari before.
:: We heard about one before.
:::Paimon: That's right, we cleared a Withering Zone with Tighnari before. Paimon recalls that was near Gandharva Ville, right?
::Rana: and Tighnari disposed of a Withering Zone before? I won't go into how dangerous it is, then.
::Rana: Regardless, lemme mark down the location and radius of effect for now. After I take you to Vimara Village, I'll go to Gandharva Ville and bring Tighnari over to help.
::Paimon: No need, Rana, just leave it to us.
::Rana: No way! The Withering Zone is lethal, even veteran Forest Watchers wouldn't approach it unless absolutely necessary.
::Paimon: can manipulate the elements, and it should somewhat stave off the Withering's effects!
::Rana: Eh? Now that I think about it, you did show such ability when fending off the Fungi...
::Rana: But still, you shouldn't do that. We can't have you injured by the Withering after coming all this way.
::Paimon: Don't worry, Rana! has proven to be very reliable in the many encounters throughout our journey.
: Leave it to me. It's a piece of cake.
: Be right back.
: I don't like this Withering Zone. Let me deal with it.
:Rana: *sigh* All right, I understand. I'll wait here. If it's too much to handle, get out of there or call for help, and I'll be there.
;(Talk to Rana again)
:Rana: , I'll wait here. If it's too much to handle, get out of there or call for help, and I'll be there.
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Rana, optional)
:Rana: (The tiger cubs should be very fond of .)
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;(After cleaning up the withering zone)
:Paimon: is impressive, right?
:Rana: You're amazing! Incredibly amazing!
: Thanks.
::Paimon: You're getting too excited, Rana.
: Take it down a notch.
:Rana: Pardon me... Ahem, ... Uh, ...
: You don't have to be so formal...
: It's okay to just speak your mind, Miss Rana.
::Paimon: Let's drop the formalities, and Rana!
:Rana: Okay... So, I wonder if you guys are interested in joining us? I can vouch for you both.
:Rana: It would be great to get powerful, dedicated people like and Paimon on our side!
:Rana: With you guys, we can better control the spread of The Withering... Sure, you're probably not familiar with the woods, but that shouldn't be too much of a problem...
: Wait...
: Calm down...
:Paimon: Oh, yeah, speaking of the forest, Paimon's got a question...
:Paimon: Do you remember the wondrous creatures we saw before?
:Rana: Wondrous creatures...?
:
:Rana: Oh, they sound like the mythical Aranara! Small, round, plantlike fairies. They are denizens of the woods and guardians of trees.
:Rana: But we generally dismiss them as just a tale. You sure those weren't just some Shroomboars you saw, ?
:Paimon: Shroomboars?
:Rana: Yeah, that's an animal you'll see only in the forests of Sumeru! They are round, green beasts that live in the forest. We'd use them to find precious mushrooms.
: Really?
: I don't think they're the same.
: Sounds delicious...
::Paimon: Sounds like we can probably make a stew with mushrooms out of them! Though Paimon doesn't think that's quite the same thing as what we saw...
:Rana: Anyway, in all my years in the woods, I've never seen an Aranara.
:Rana: However, you can ask the kids after you get to Vimara Village. They seem to be very into the legend of Aranara.
:Rana: Although children always try to hide their thoughts from adults, you can read their minds like a book.
: Just like Paimon.
:Paimon: Hey, that's because we're buddies and know each other very well!
;(After talking to Rana)
:Rana: That said, you got moves, ! Where did you learn that?
:Paimon: Well, we ran across a lot of things on our journey, so we got to learn how to fight.
:Rana: I see. That must've been hard.
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;(Approach the village)
:Rana: This is Vimara Village. Let me say hi to Grandpa Amadhiah.
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Amadhiah, optional)
:Amadhiah: (Hopefully the kids don't run around making a mess of things...)
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Rana, optional)
:Rana: (The tiger cubs should be very fond of .)
;(Approach Amadhiah)
:Rana: I'm back, Grandpa Amadhiah!
:Amadhiah: Rana! You know, the job of a Forest Watcher is important, but you should come around more often.
:Rana: Yeah, I know. I patrol the forest so that those "tiger cubs" can hang out in the woods safely. It was just a mess right now.
:Paimon: There are tigers in Vimara Village?
:Amadhiah: "Tiger cubs" refers to Iotham and his friends. By the way. your voice... I don't think I've ever met you. Do we have visitors?
:Rana: Oh. Yes. Grandpa Amadhiah. These two are...
:
:Amadhiah: Ah, I see. Welcome to Vimara Village, and thanks for helping Rana out.
:Rana: I plan to form a nightwatch, getting Alphonso, Bahram, and Aurelius to safeguard the perimeter as a group.
:Amadhiah: That's a great plan. It's for the good of the children, after all.
: Has something happened in Vimara Village lately?
:Paimon: Oh? Could it be related to the round plantlike creatures we saw before?
:Amadhiah: What are you talking about? That sounded like a cabbage from your description.
:Rana: It's okay. We're just a little uneasy from some recent events.
:Amadhiah: I've spent my whole life in Vimara Village and never saw anything like this. *sigh*
:Amadhiah: I won't bore you with my stories. Please watch over Rana. She's always been a troublemaker since she was little.
:Amadhiah: She got lost in the woods once when she was seven or eight, for a couple of days...
:Rana: Hey now, Grandpa Amadhiah!
:Amadhiah: Fine, fine. You be a good host now, Rana. Don't let our guests down.
:Rana: For sure!
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Amadhiah, optional)
:Amadhiah: (I'm glad that Rana's made new friends.)
;(While following Rana)
:Rana: Grandpa Amadhiah is getting old, and his eyes are starting to fail him, but he's really nice!
;(Talk to Amadhiah again)
:Amadhiah: Ah, friends of Rana, sorry about before. I must apologize for my aging eyes.
: About the mysterious creatures we saw before...
::Amadhiah: You mean the round little plantlike fairies? I think I saw them before, but when and what was it...?
:: Are they called Aranara?
::Amadhiah: Aranara... Probably. I might have heard stories before, but I'm too old to remember for sure.
::Amadhiah: The forests of Sumeru are very big, teeming with countless wondrous creatures. But one won't miss what they're destined to find.
::Amadhiah: However, if I was destined, I shouldn't have forgotten about them, either. So when was it...?
: About Rana...
::Amadhiah: Rana is a good kid. She works hard every day to keep this old man and the children in Vimara Village safe.
::Amadhiah: I wonder when she'll have time to start a family and settle down.
: See you.
::Amadhiah: Okay, goodbye.
;(After Rana approaches the side of the river)
:Iosaphat: You're back, Rana! Anything new? Who's the one beside you?
:Rana: I met this kind, powerful traveler. How about you, caught anything good?
:Iosaphat: You know it! When you see the kids, tell them a feast is waiting. You interested? And will the visitors join us?
:Rana: Not sure yet. Maybe later!
;(Talk to Iosaphat again)
:Iosaphat: It's you! Welcome. Come over for a meal with Rana and the cubs if you get a chance. Got a nice catch today.
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Iosaphat, optional)
:Iosaphat: (I'm gonna to use a new type of bait to see if I can fish up new species!)
;(Talk to Alphonso)
:Alphonso: The mission... I don't want to do it... What should I do? If the kids... Rana...
: (Let's leave quietly.)
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Alphonso, optional)
:Alphonso: (I hope everything will go smoothly, but...)
;(While Rana approaches Alphonso)
:Rana: I'm back, Alphonso!
:Alphonso: I see! Who is that with you?
;(Approach Alphonso)
:Rana: Allow me to introduce these two impressive travelers who have helped me a lot. And this here is Alphonso, just about the most dependable person in Vimara Village!
:Alphonso: You flatter me, Rana. Anyway, nice to meet you two, and thanks for looking after Rana.
:Paimon: You don't look like a local, Alphonso. Are you a traveler, too?
:Alphonso: Hahaha, you're an experienced traveler indeed, saw right through me at a glance.
:Alphonso: I came as an apprentice from Fontaine, but ended up staying because I really like it here.
:Rana: And it's been years since! Alphonso is practically one of us now!
:Rana: Anyway, how are the kids? They're not running around, are they? I mean, it's not a good time right now...
:Alphonso: They're in the village, waiting for you to return. After Kavus came back...
:Alphonso: Is it really okay to talk about that in front of our guests? Maybe we should talk about it later...
:Paimon: Is it something important? We can come back later...
:Rana: Don't worry. They saved my life, after all!
: Actually, you could've made it on your own...
::Rana: Time is life to me. You saved me time, so you saved my life!
: I fight very well.
::Rana: Yes, very impressive!
::Paimon: But Paimon thinks you're a good enough fighter to get it done yourself. Paimon means, don't you run into wild animals a lot as a Forest Watcher?
::Rana: That is true. However, time is life to me. You saved me time, so you saved my life.
:Rana: Anyway, some of the children in Vimara Village have gone missing recently.
: That warrants much more than just an "Anyway"!
: Is someone abducting the kids?
:Paimon: This is a very serious problem! Have you notified the sheriff in Sumeru City yet? Is there anything we can help with?
:Rana: Wait, wait, just listen to me! The missing children always came back in a few days, though they don't remember what happened.
:Alphonso: I'd round up a search party every time. Sometimes, we'd run into wild animals, sometimes a Withering Zone, other times, outsiders obviously too tough for us to handle.
:Alphonso: However, we could never find the kids since the woods are simply too big to search, even for Rana.
:Rana: Yeah, but in the end they would suddenly return when no one was paying attention, and couldn't recall anything when asked.
: Paimon does that, too.
::Rana: Whoa, so it's normal for kids?
::Paimon: Hey, quit it, you two!
::Rana: Hahahaha! Sorry to digress.
:: They remembered nothing at all?
: They remembered nothing at all?
:Alphonso: I'm not sure. I think they just don't want to tell us "adults."
:Alphonso: *sigh* Even though I'm only a few years older than them.
:Paimon: Still, that's pretty concerning.
:Rana: Right, so I've been patrolling nearby recently, looking out for anything unusual. That's also why I just spoke to Amadhiah about forming a nightwatch.
:Rana: I also asked Alphonso to keep an eye on the kids...
:Alphonso: Sorry.
:Rana: It's okay. I'd be more concerned if they actually stay put!
:Rana: I'm going to have a word with Iosaphat later. It's his job to watch after Kavus and Sudabeh!
:Alphonso: You ought to take it easy for a while here, Rana. You're the only one who can get through to the kids.
:Alphonso: It's dangerous outside lately. Withering Zone aside, you got the Fatui from Snezhnaya with their armed mercenaries operating in the forest. If something goes wrong...
: Fatui?
:Rana: I know, I'll be careful, but I should be on the ball because it is dangerous!
:Alphonso: But even if you could deal with the wild animals, the Fatui are more than you can handle, Rana.
:Paimon: It sounds like Alphonso knows the Fatui very well.
:Alphonso: Oh, I learned about them from the travelers shuttling between Sumeru City and Port Ormos.
:Iotham: It's Rana! Rana is back! With Alphonso too!
:Rana: Hee, here comes trouble!
:Alphonso: Anyway, think it over, Rana.
:Iotham: I picked a bunch of Starshrooms for you, Rana!
:Rana: Iotham, didn't you promise me to never wander outside the village? The Rishboland Raja will come and get you if you don't behave!
:Iotham: I'm big now and I'm not scared of anything!
:Kavus: Did you catch the Gator Raja this time, Rana?
:Sudabeh: I want to hear some tales from the woods, Rana!
:Rana: Well, I didn't see the Gator Raja this time, but I brought you a golden lion and a silver...
:Rana: Silver what, though...?
: Another lion?
::Paimon: Aroo! Hehe, our colors match pretty well.
: Weasel Thief?
::Paimon: Why Weasel Thief!?
: Whopperflower.
::Paimon: What does Paimon have to do with Whopperflower!?
:Iotham: Silver Dusk Bird!
:Kavus: Silver Bass!
:Sudabeh: Super Silver Specter!
:Paimon: ???
: Calm down, Paimon.
: A Specter is too much...
:Alphonso: All right, stop picking on them. and Paimon are my friends.
:Paimon: *exhale* Paimon's not going to get mad at kids... Regardless, you know a lot of animals!
:Iotham: That's right! Rana would tell us stories every time she's back. She told us about a huge, huge gator last time, and the Sumpter Beastlord!
:Sudabeh: And the Rishboland Raja that couldn't be caught!
:Rana: That's right, and it will come and get you if you don't behave!
:Children: Oh no!
:Paimon: (Everyone in the village sure seems to get along!)
: (If only it could always be like this...)
: (Hope the children can stay safe.)
:Rana: Anyway, my friends here came from a place far far away! Why don't we let them tell a story today?
: Sure, I guess...
: Me?
:Paimon: Sure, our trip to Sumeru has been a very eventful one!
:Kavus: Yay! Let's all go to Rana's house!
:Iotham: The last one there is a Specter!
:Alphonso: Be careful going over the bridge, don't fall into the water!
:Rana: Let's go!
;(Talk to Alphonso again)
:Alphonso: Welcome to Vimara Village, . Everyone is family here. If you stay, Iotham and his friends will treat you like a real .
: How do you know my name?
:Alphonso: Rana probably mentioned it. Anyway, hope you'll enjoy your time in Vimara Village.
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;(While following the children)
:Paimon: Let's go! We can't fall behind!
;(While crossing the bridge)
:Jehiet: Stop running on the bridge, you might fall into the water!
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Iotham, optional)
:Iotham: (I'd love to climb up a dragon's neck! That would be awesome!)
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Kavus, optional)
:Kavus: (Yar har! Another bottle of dandelion wine, please!)
;(Talk to Jehiet)
:Jehiet: Hey, it's the visitor Rana brought. Welcome.
:Jehiet: We don't have much in the village except a quiet life, so put your feet up and relax.
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Jehiet, optional)
:Jehiet: (I made the right decision to move here.)
;(Approach Bahram)
:Bahram: Oh? Rana's brought some visitors. Welcome!
;(Talk to Bahram)
:Bahram: Welcome. The kids are excited to see visitors too.
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Bahram, optional)
:Bahram: (I don't make a lot of money, but it's peaceful here.)
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;(Approach the children)
:Paimon: These kids ran faster than birds could fly...
:Rana: You guys are getting good at running. It's going to worry me sick if you run away someday.
:Iotham: We won't run if Rana's here!
:Sudabeh: I'm going to marry Rana when I grow up!
:Kavus: Wait, didn't you promise to marry me? Liar!
:Rana: Hahaha, we'll sort this out later! You'll meet more people when you grow up, people more impressive and better than me.
:Rana: For instance, here is way mightier than me, and has met many great people along their journey from far away, right?
: Indeed, I have.
: Well, not exactly...
: It's true, such as Paimon.
::Paimon: Hehe.
:Kavus: Have you been traveling a long time?
:Sudabeh: Rana said you'd tell us stories!
: Sure, I guess...
: I've got a lot of stories.
:Rana: You got the tiger cubs, then. I have a meeting to go to. You kids be good to and stay put till I come back.
:Children: Okay!
:Paimon: All right, on to the stories... You're Iotham, right? What story would you like to hear?
:Iotham: Stories about dragons! Alphonso said they are ancient and very powerful!
:Kavus: Sea monsters! I heard there's a lot of big monsters in the sea!
:Sudabeh: I want stories about a distinguished lady who is smart and powerful!
: 
::Sudabeh: 
::Paimon: They all want different stories...
: You all want different stories...
:Paimon: Hey... Isn't there someone that knows stories of the eight-headed hydras, silver-haired banshees, and the wicked abyss dragon? Paimon thinks everyone would be happy if that person was here.
:Paimon: How about this, we know a lot of stories, and we'll tell them all!
: (We can ask them about the mysterious creatures while at it.)
::Paimon: (True, these kids might know things adults don't, and about how they went missing...)
: (We can ask them about how they went missing while at it.)
::Paimon: (True! And about the mysterious creatures too.)
:Paimon: As a trade, Iotham, Kavus, and Sudabeh, you'll tell us what you know too.
:Children: Sure!
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:Paimon: Anyway, tell the kids a story in a way that they'll find fun!
;(Talk to Iotham)
:Iotham: I want dragon stories! Alphonso told me they exist in the world! He said a huge, evil dragon lives in a place called Mondstadt!
: Alphonso sure has his ears on the ground.
::Paimon: Yeah, we know about that!
: We know the story.
:Iotham: So what is that dragon like? Alphonso said it is terrifying and pillages Mondstadt!
:Paimon: Hmm... How should Paimon put it?
: "This is a tale of friends resolving their misunderstanding..."
: "This is a tale of heroes triumphing over evil..."
:Paimon: Ahem, here it goes: A long, long time ago, in a kingdom faraway, a big dragon with huge wings and sharp fangs laid in deep slumber.
:
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:Paimon: ...So, with everyone's help, the travelers removed the curse from the dragon and helped it find its friend.
:Iotham: Wow, I had thought dragons were terrible and would eat Sumpter Beasts and people!
:Iotham: How big is the dragon, though? Big like a house?
: Big enough to swallow Paimon in one bite.
::Iotham: If Paimon is the white lady? I guess the dragon isn't that big, after all.
::Paimon: Hey, Paimon might be short, but she's got a big brain!
:: And a big appetite too.
::Paimon: Hmph, Paimon can swallow the whole Vimara Village in one bite, just like the dragon!
: Big enough to swallow Vimara Village in one bite.
:Iotham: Wow! If that's true, we can fly around inside a dragon's belly!
:Iotham: When it gets hot, we'll go to the Snezhnaya that Alphonso talked about, where it snows! When it's rainy season, we'll go to Valuka, where Granny Jehiet is from!
:Paimon: Valuka?
:Iotham: Oh, that's a desert! Anyway, when I grow up, I want to travel everywhere like you!
:Paimon: That's right! Travel and make friends. Just like how we traveled and got to know you! Can we ask you a few questions, Iotham?
: Ask about the mysterious creatures in the forest.
:Paimon: Rana told us they could be Aranara. Have you heard anything about them, Iotham?
:Iotham: Uh, about that...
:Iotham: No, I heard nothing about Aranara.
: They look like cabbages.
::Iotham: On second thought, yeah, they do! Hahaha!
: They look like Shroomboars.
::Iotham: Hahaha! No, they don't!
:Paimon: Eh? So you've seen Aranara before?
:Iotham: Actually, I've heard about them in Granny Jehiet's stories!
: Can we ask Granny Jehiet?
::Iotham: No...
::Paimon: All right, we'll drop it. Rana and others are very worried about you kids, Iotham. Have you gotten lost in the woods recently?
: Let's ask about something else...
::Paimon: Rana and others are very worried about you kids, Iotham. Have you gotten lost in the woods recently?
:Iotham: No, I know the woods very well. There's no way I can get lost!
:Iotham: But Sudabeh and Kavus did. Everyone was worried, but not me, because I know Arana would take them home.
:Paimon: Arana? Who's that?
:Iotham: Uh, I mean Rana! Rana would find them and take them home!
:Paimon: (That's suspicious, but Paimon doesn't think we can find out more...)
:Paimon: Let's change the topic! Why are you interested in dragon stories, Iotham?
:Iotham: I want to be great like a dragon, then I can help Rana and Alphonso. They work very hard. It always takes a long time for Rana to patrol the woods.
:Iotham: Alphonso goes out there when no one's looking too. I can help them as soon as I grow up, so they can spend more time in the village.
:Paimon: Paimon gets it! You're a great kid, Iotham!
;(Talk to Iotham again)
:Iotham: So dragons don't eat people or Sumpter Beasts! I have to let Alphonso know next time.
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;(Talk to Kavus)
:Kavus: Sea monsters! I heard there's a lot of big and peculiar monsters in the sea!
:Kavus: Like the fish that's as large as an island, or the squid as long as a river, and the story about the puppet and the whale! Also, the turtle carrying an elephant on its back!
:Paimon: You've heard a lot of stories! Why the interest in sea monsters?
:Kavus: When I grow up, I want to be a sailor, going on seven voyages and discovering uncharted islands and lands! That's why I want to learn about sea monsters. This way, I can defeat them one day!
: We ran across some pirates before.
: We ran across the grandson of some pirate.
:Kavus: Wow! That's so cool! Did they find any treasure? Any tales of adventure?
:Paimon: Not sure, but Paimon does have a sea-monster story.
:Paimon: Ahem. Once upon a time, there was a sea serpent with many heads living in the ocean! It was taller than a mountain when it stretched out its neck...
:
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:Paimon: And that was how everybody worked together to defeat the serpent and protect the city!
:Kavus: So the serpent has been defeated? What a shame, I wanted to beat it myself when I grew up!
: That's the spirit!
::Kavus: Of course! I'm older than Iotham and Sudar, I have to be stronger than them so I can protect them.
: You'll face other "monsters" when you grow up.
::Kavus: What kind of monsters?
::Paimon: Let's talk about something else...
:Kavus: I promised to tell you what I know after hearing your story. So, what would you like to know?
: About the mysterious creatures in the woods...
:Kavus: Oh, there's a lot of them in the forest! Like the legendary Sumpter Beastlord — it isn't like any ordinary Sumpter Beast and will attack intruders!
:Kavus: And the Rishboland Raja that snatches bad children away! But I'm old enough to know Rana made that up to scare the kids.
:Paimon: They all sound interesting, but we'd like to know about the round, plantlike fairies called Aranara. Do you know about them?
:Kavus: Oh, Aranara...
:Kavus: Never heard of them, but I know about the Gator Raja! It's a very, very big gator in the woods that has lived for a long, long time and is very, very cunning. There was this one time...
:Paimon: (That didn't sound convincing...)
: (Never mind...)
: (Just ask about something else.)
:Paimon: Wow, Paimon can't believe there's a gator like that! Do you go into the woods often, Kavus?
:Kavus: Yeah, I used to, but not lately, since I got lost in there once. At least that's what the adults said.
: "That's what the adults said?"
:Kavus: Because I don't remember anything. I went into the forest to see my friend and share stories about my sister, then... I just can't remember what happened.
:Kavus: When I came to my senses, I was back in the village already. My father held me tightly while everyone was around me, asking me if I was hurt, hungry, or thirsty. Then they wouldn't let me go there again.
: You should listen and not go there.
::Paimon: Mm... But you have a friend in the forest? Doesn't everyone live in the village?
: You went into the forest to see your friend?
::Paimon: Eh? You have a friend in the forest? Doesn't everyone live in the village?
:Kavus: Yeah, a friend to everyone, lives in the forest. Taught us many things, like what wild fruits we shouldn't eat, and which trees would let us climb on them.
:Paimon: Mm-hmm, so what is that friend like?
:Kavus: Well...
:Kavus: I can't tell you. I'm sorry. Although we're friends, I made a pact with Sudabeh and Iotham.
:Paimon: (Paimon guesses it's a secret between the kids...)
: (I think we just hit a dead end.)
:Paimon: Okay, we understand. Now, be a good boy and don't play outside the village!
:Kavus: Of course! I'll be a good big brother to Sudabeh and Iotham!
;(Talk to Kavus again)
:Kavus: When I grow up, I want to be a great sailor like Sinbadacus!
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;(Talk to Sudabeh)
:Paimon: What story would you like to hear, Sudabeh?
:Sudabeh: Any story will do! But I'd like it to have a distinguished lady who is smart and powerful. Well, she doesn't have to be a distinguished lady, but the character's got to be determined and loving.
:Sudabeh: Like Princess Cinnamon who left her palace with a tiger in the fairytale!
: That's a lot of demands...
:Paimon: Well, Paimon knows several ladies who fit that description, but somehow they all have connections to Electro...
:Sudabeh: Electro is good. It makes plants stronger and bear more fruit.
:Paimon: You know a lot, Sudabeh! So, where should Paimon start...
: "In a place far away, there was a library..."
::Paimon: Paimon can go with the story of Miss Lisa, but Paimon'd prefer another one...
::Paimon: Ahem. In a place far away, on the other side of the ocean, there was a lady general and a shrine maiden.
: "A general and a shrine maiden..."
:Paimon: Oh yeah, making the shrine maiden a priestess, and the general a queen should help you understand it better.
:Sudabeh: Are they both distinguished ladies?
:Paimon: Yeah, they both are!
:
:Sudabeh: Where does the priestess come in?
:
:
:Paimon: ...In the end, the lonely robot was still working hard, but that's another story.
:Sudabeh: Everyone was so awesome! Even though that traveler wasn't a distinguished lady, was still strong. That's what I want to be when I grow up.
:Paimon: Paimon's sure you can do it! But if you don't behave and get lost out there, then none of that will happen!
: Very smooth of you, Paimon.
: Very sly of you, Paimon.
:Sudabeh: Yes, I'll behave and won't wander outside.
: What happened when you got lost before?
:Sudabeh: I don't remember. I just went into the woods to gather herbs.
:Paimon: Herbs?
:Sudabeh: Yeah. Alphonso said there's a herb to improve grandpa's eyesight. He has trouble seeing things lately and can't even see people coming his way. So I wanted to help grandpa.
: Did Alphonso send you?
:Sudabeh: No. He warned me not to wander into the forest too, but I wanted to help, so I sneaked off. Then I don't remember the rest.
:Paimon: Nothing at all?
:Sudabeh: Nothing. When I came round, I was already home. My brother said everyone was worried. I know what I did was wrong and will never sneak off into the woods again.
:Paimon: That's right, good girl. Speaking of the forest...
: About the mysterious creatures in the woods...
:Sudabeh: I don't know anything about them!
:Paimon: Whoa, that was fast!
:Sudabeh: What do you mean by "mysterious"? If I know what they are, they're not mysterious. If I don't, I wouldn't be able to tell you. Sorry...
:Paimon: That actually makes a lot of sense... But what Paimon wanted to ask about is round, plantlike fairies...
:Sudabeh: Round and plantlike... Oh!
:Paimon: Did that ring a bell, Sudabeh?
:Sudabeh: Uh, no! That sounds mysterious!
:Paimon: Hmm... That's a shame, because Rana said she would love to know what an Aranara is!
:Sudabeh: Oh, she wants to know too? Then...
:Paimon: She does! Also, didn't the priestess in the story say, "Ack-ack-ack! Don't be a tantrum-throwing child who refuses to talk to others!"
: "Ack-ack-ack!"
:Sudabeh: Okay... The priestess and the queen are really great friends.
:Sudabeh: But like how they trust each other, I think Rana would understand why I can't say it.
:Sudabeh: When I'm old enough to understand a lot more, I'll tell Rana and you two. But no, not now.
: Well, I hope you can grow up healthy and happy.
::Sudabeh: Thanks!
: I'll be old by then.
::Sudabeh: It's okay. I'll also age, so you'll always be more mature than me.
:Paimon: Alright, then, we won't ask more questions. Just be a good girl and don't wander around.
:Sudabeh: Mm-hmm! Thank you for the story, I love it very much. I'm going to be smart, pretty, and strong just like the priestess!
:Sudabeh: Then I'll marry Rana!
;(Talk to Sudabeh again)
:Sudabeh: When I grow up, I want to be strong, smart, very pretty, and take Rana as my bride.
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;(After talking to the three children)
:Paimon: *sigh* It seems they know about the mysterious creatures but just don't want to tell us...
: Should we divide and conquer them?
::Paimon: Come on, they're kids, not villains! Just treat it as a secret they don't want the adults to know.
: Should we get the adults in town to pressure them?
::Paimon: Come on, they're kids, not villains! Just treat it as a secret they don't want the adults to know.
: Just treat it as a secret between these kids.
:Paimon: We're staying in Sumeru for a while and will have time to look into it.
:Rana: I'm back! How did it go? Was it fun?
:Iotham: It was fun! They told us a story. Dragons actually don't eat people, Rana!
:Rana: Oh yeah? That's good to hear. I was worried a dragon might fly over here and eat you all some day!
:Children: Oh no!
:Paimon: Storytelling is kinda fun!
: I think so too.
: I'm beat.
:Rana: Okay, you should go home now. It's about time to eat. Iosaphat said he caught good stuff in the water today!
:Kavus: Come with us, Rana! And both of you too!
:Rana: We've got business to tend to, but thanks for the invite.
:Sudabeh: I want to eat with Rana...
:Rana: I'll be there next time! Come on, you've got to go now or Iosaphat is going to finish it all by himself!
:Children: Okay! Bye, Rana, bye, you two!
:Rana: Stick around for a minute, Iotham. I want to talk to you.
:Rana: I'm concerned about you. The forest hasn't been the same lately. The animals are getting aggressive and more Fungi have popped up. Same with the Withering Zones, which keep appearing.
:Rana: Don't go picking mushrooms anymore, okay, Iotham?
:Iotham: Don't worry, I know where's safe and not safe. What's more, Starshrooms are tasty, and they give you the energy to keep working hard.
:Rana: No, Granny Jehiet and I are both worried. Promise me that you won't run around out there before I figure out what's going on.
:Iotham: Okay...
:Rana: That's a good boy, Iotham. You'll be great when you grow up. All right, go eat with Kavus and others.
:Iotham: Got it.
:Rana: I hope they'll grow up safe and sound.
:Rana: What do you think about these kids, ?
: I've seen worse.
: They're good kids.
: Paimon's better.
::Paimon: Eh? Is that supposed to be a compliment?
:Rana: Yeah, I understand. Regardless, I hope they'll grow up safe and sound.
:Rana: My patrol is actually not done yet. I've still got to check out the west, and...
:Rana: And I have a favor to ask. and Paimon, would you mind coming with me?
:Paimon: Eh? Why?
:Rana: I spotted some Withering Zones there with no one to check them. I'm very worried about kids wandering into one. , now that you're here, will you give me a hand with that?
:Rana: Please, though I have nothing to repay you with...
: I'll take that nice axe of yours.
::Paimon: Hey! is only joking. We don't need payment, right, ?
: Piece of cake.
: We have nothing else to do anyway.
::Paimon: We'll just call it exercising!
:Rana: So you will help? I really appreciate it! I don't know how I can make it up to you. You've done so much for me...
:Paimon: Well, we're not going to ignore those in need.
:Rana: Mm! Let's go, then!
;(After talking to Rana)
:Rana: Get up from here, then go straight that way until you find the first Withering Zone.
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;(Leave the village)
:Rana: The best thing about my house is that I can sneak out of it without anyone noticing. That's how I've been running off all the time since I was a kid.
:Rana: Alright, back to business. , let's go whenever you are ready!
: Let's go.
::Rana: Sure! It's not far to the west.
:;(Continues to next quest)
: I need to take care of some things first.
::Rana: Okay. Give me a shout when you're ready.
;(Talk to Rana again)
:Rana: Come on, , let's go whenever you are ready!
: Let's go.
::Rana: Sure! It's not far to the west.
:;(Continues to next quest)
: I need to take care of some things first.
::Rana: Okay. Give me a shout when you're ready.
==Trivia==
*While telling stories to the kids, the quest assumes that the Archon Quests up to have been completed. However, the only prerequisite for starting the Aranyaka quests is unlocking a Statue of The Seven in Dharma Forest in Sumeru, which is possible immediately after completing . As a result, it is possible to tell stories about events that have technically never occurred.
* The Traveler and Paimon reference Kaeya and the tales told to them in in the following lines during this quest:
** Paimon: Hey... Isn't there someone that knows stories of the eight-headed hydras, silver-haired banshees, and the wicked abyss dragon? Paimon thinks everyone would be happy if that person was here.
** We ran across the grandson of some pirate.
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es:Los niños de la Aldea Vimara
fr:Les enfants de Vimara
ja:ヴィマラ村の子供
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