Fergus

Fergus is a non-player character, located to the left of the Town Center 
Fergus is described as "a cunning fox with an attitude". He works as the resident pest controller, specifically for gophers. He sees gophers as a "right ol' nuisance" and seeks the help of the players to keep their population in control. 
You can talk to him to access his Gopher-Catcher Leaderboard to see which players have caught the most gophers since the start of the month. At the end of every month, he will reward the top player with a rare jewel trophy. 
== Quests ==
Fergus offers the following quests to players:
* Gopher-Catcher (Quest)
== Trivia ==
* Fergus was the first speaking NPC, added on 04/01/2024.
* He's distinctly British, through his portrayed accent (e.g. "Ullo" for Hello) and usage of stereotypical British words, like "mate" and "blimey".
* His name is likely inspired from the word fur (given he's a furry fox).
* He has a short animation where he pulls at the straps of his overalls.
== Dialogue ==
His dialogue options are the following:
Opening Dialogue
* 'Ullo-'ullo! What's all this then?
* Not a bad day for a spot o' gopher-huntin'...
* How goes it? 'Em gophers givin' ya grief?
* Look who's wandered into my neck o' the woods. What can I do for ya? 
* Look who's decided to grace us with their presence...
* Well, ain't you a sight for sore eyes!
* The competition is heatin' up mate! Ya on the leaderboard yet?
* Well, well... what 'ave we got 'ere then?
* Cheerio! You alright?
* So many gophers, so little time...
* Ahoy matey! What mischief are we cookin' up today?
Player: View Leaderboard
* Can do, guv! 'Ere she is.
Player: Who are you?
* Fergus, at your service. I'm 'ere to see them cheeky gophers get snatched up proper.
Player: What are gophers?
* Blimey, you ain't clued up on gophers? They're a right ol' nuisance! Poppin' up everywhere, wreckin' the place. Spot one, nab it, and you're on the leaderboard. Top of the board by month's end and you'll win yourself a cracker of a prize! Gotta be quick though, them gophers only appear at certain times...
Player: Prize? What Prize?
* It's a rare gem, mate. A jewel fit for a king! Made from the very minerals found deep in them gopher tunnels. A purple beauty, one-of-a-kind... a trophy to show all that YOU are the top dog. Get your name engraved on it and all!
Player: What happens to gophers?
* Well, let's just say their journey takes a bit of a twist. Nature's cycle, mate. Survival of the fittest 'round these parts...
== Patch Notes ==
* May 14, 2024: Fergus now offers the quest: Gopher-Catcher (Quest).
* April 01, 2024: Added to the game, alongside the Gopher-Catcher minigame.
== Gallery ==
File:FergusQuest.gif|Fergus offering a quest
File:FergusRelease.png|Players celebrating the release of Fergus (1st April, 2024)
Category:Non-Player Characters