DLC04FF02ObadiahBlackhall.txt

== Topics ==
TOPIC	TOPIC TEXT / PROMPT 	EMOTION 	RESPONSE TEXT 	#
 	Tell me about Blackhall Manor. 	Neutral 50 	I don't suppose there's any harm indulging you. What interests you? {Elderly - Player has appealed to his vanity} 	
 	How old is this place? 	Neutral 50 	Hundreds of years, and still standing strong. You're within a fine example of Victorian architecture, my friend. 	
 	Your family is named after this place? 	Neutral 50 	Just as much as it's named after us, I suppose. We took the Blackhall name when we arrived on these shores, generations before the Great War. {elderly, preachy.}	
 	Your family is named after this place? 	Neutral 50 	We do well to remember history, particularly in this dark time. {elderly. preachy.} 	
 	I usually hide my bodies in the river, but this is nice, too. 	Neutral 50 	We are nothing alike. More so than you could ever comprehend. Go now, and never return. 	
 	I thought this occult nonsense was below you. 	Neutral 50 	Don't play at what you misunderstand, troglodyte. Get out. 	
 	Shouldn't be here. Roger that, I'm out of here. 	Anger 50 	So leave, then. {elderly, dismissive} 	
 	The Krvibi had it, I took it, and now she's dead. 	Fear 50 	You have it? God help us; you do. That damned book is back, and this time it'll be the death of me. 	
 	<Show him the Book.> 	Fear 50 	I'll be bloody well damned. She was right. It's back. 	
 	I'm sorry, Obadiah, but it's true. The book is here, with me. 	Pained 50 	I... I see. Friend, this book is the bane of my Family. Now it seems it will be the death of us, too. 	
 	There must be something we can do. We have the book. 	Pained 50 	I fear the Blackhalls are lost. The only thing left to do is to destroy this evil book, and spare the world further harm. 	
 	There must be something we can do. We have the book. 	Sad 50 	I've got to do what Constance should have done in the first place. There's a way to destroy the damned thing, though I will not survive it. 	
 	Wait, what? You're going to kill yourself? 	Neutral 50 	I... I can't explain it, but I know what I must do. I'm the last Blackhall. 	
 	That can't be the only way to destroy it. 	Neutral 50 	There is... another option. I could never make the journey myself, though. North, far to the north. {almost speaking to himself. Thinking out loud.} 	
 	That can't be the only way to destroy it. 	Neutral 50 	Constance had a brother, Richard Dunwich. He was a wealthy businessman outside of the city to the north, had a company building there. 	
 	That can't be the only way to destroy it. 	Neutral 50 	His obsession with the occult was as great as her own, and there's an object of great evil in that building. The book has been drawn to it before. 	
 	That can't be the only way to destroy it. 	Neutral 50 	To take the book there would destroy it. You would have to take that journey, though, and you must not fail if you attempt it. 	
 	They killed her, Obadiah. I'm sorry. 	Surprise 50	Marcella? Why? She's done nothing to them! 	
 	Marcella said something about the Krivbeknih. I'm supposed to go look for it.	Neutral 50 	I see. Do what Marcella asks, and pray she's wrong about this. 	
 	I haven't seen her yet. 	Anger 50 	What good are you, then? Take her that letter; she's the only person who might know how to help me. 	
 	She asked me to steal the Krivbeknih. When I returned, she was dead. 	Surprise 50	Impossible! That book's been lost to us for generations. You two must have been mistaken. 	
 	They may have killed her twice. It was pretty messy. 	Neutral 50 	Spare me the details, you goon. 	
 	What are you talking about? 	Neutral 50 	This isn't some ordinary book we can toss in a fire and be done with. I can destroy it here and now, but the ritual requires a sacrifice. 	
 	What are you talking about? 	Neutral 50 	They'll kill me anyway. Now that they've possessed the book, they'll do anything to get it back. 	
 	I'll do it, Obadiah. There's no reason for you to die. 	Surprise 50	My friend! This is a truly noble thing you do. You mustn't fail, that book brings nothing but misery and madness to the world. 	
 	I'm sorry, I think you have to do this on your own. 	Pained 50 	Yes, yes. You're right, of course. I... I guess I should begin right away. 	
 	You really seem to hate the swampfolk. 	Neutral 50 	I suppose larceny isn't enough reason to hate? 	
 	Are they dangerous? 	Neutral 50 	You must be new here if you don't know the answer to that by now. {elderly. Sarcastic} 	
 	Are they dangerous? 	Neutral 50 	Yes, they're dangerous. They shoot at, smash or try to eat anything that isn't them, and half the time they shoot at each other. 	
 	Are they dangerous? 	Neutral 50 	They may have been men once, but no more. {elderly. Disapproving} 	
 	Do you mean those people living in the old Cathedral? 	Disgust 50 	No, not them. That lot wants for brains, but they're at least somewhat civilized. The swampfolk have no creed, no morals. 	
 	Why did they take your book? 	Neutral 50 	They think the book has a kind of occult power. Superstition and nonsense, of course. 	
 	The house looked abandoned, I just wandered in. 	Neutral 50 	Well, Blackhall Manor isn't abandoned; not yet. At least have the grace to come speak with her owner properly. 	
 	I was just admiring the architecture. I didn't mean any offense. 	Surprise 50	You're in Blackhall Manor. This isn't a tourist attraction, but I appreciate your good taste. Come, let's talk. 	
 	Nice curtains. Could you try not to bleed on them when I kill you? 	Neutral 50 	Tough, are you? Good, I might have use for that. Come, let's talk. 	
 	I couldn't agree more. 	Neutral 50 	I'm glad you think so. Conversation is but one of the virtues that separates us from cretins like those swampfolk. 	
 	I couldn't agree more. 	Neutral 50 	Swampfolk who, I should mention, absconded with a book, a precious family heirloom. I wanted to ask you, friend; will you get it back? 	
 	Not really, I usually bludgeon first and ask questions never. 	Neutral 50 	Ha! Spoken like a true roughneck. That's good. I could use a person of mettle like yourself. You see, a family heirloom of mine has been stolen. 	
 	Not really, I usually bludgeon first and ask questions never. 	Neutral 50 	This heirloom - a book - has been stolen by those swampfolk cretins. Smash some heads, bring it back, get paid. What do you say? 	
 	You have the caps, you get the book. 	Neutral 50 	Yes, yes, of course. Here's your errand fee. Now, give it to me! 	
 	I haven't decided what I'm going to do with it yet. 	Neutral 50 	Surely you're not considering giving it to Marcella? Come now, the woman can't rub two caps together. Give it to me and be paid. 	
 	I haven't decided what I'm going to do with it yet. 	Neutral 50 	There's no reason in your keeping that book - my book! Talk to me again when you've come to your senses. 	
 	Marcella's dead, actually. I figured you had something to do with that. 	Surprise 50	Can't say that I did, but that's all the more reason you should give the book to me. {elderly. surprised but not remorseful} 	
 	Marcella's dead, you callous prick. 	Neutral 50 	Forgive my indiscretion. Still, with her death I see no reason for you to keep hold of that book. For all you know, the same fate may befall you. 	
 	A woman named Marcella told me to bring her the book. 	Neutral 50 	Ah, Marcella. A religious fanatic in her own right. Don't believe anything the woman says; her mind is as addled as those inbred swampfolk. 	
 	So, you wanted help getting your book back? 	Neutral 50 	Yes, a task for which I think you'll be superlatively qualified. Do you accept? 	
 	What should I be doing? 	Neutral 50 	Don't be daft. You agreed to retrieve my book. With more haste than this, I would have thought. 	
 	What should I be doing? 	Neutral 50 	You need to head for the ritual site east of the boardwalk, and expect a fight. {elderly, pushy.} 	
 	Okay. I'll get your book. 	Neutral 50 	Good. The fools who stole it believe it has powers, so the thing is probably well-guarded. 	
 	Okay. I'll get your book. 	Neutral 50 	There's a ritual site east of the boardwalk, in the basement of a ruined house. I think you'll find it there. Bring it back to me, and be paid. 	
 	Not interested. 	Neutral 50 	The offer stands for now, though I won't abstain from soliciting other help. 	
 	What do I get in the bargain? 	Neutral 50 	Cash, plain and simple. Return with the book and I'll pay you a thousand caps. No questions asked. 	
 	Let's talk about something else. 	Neutral 50 	What else do you want to discuss? 	
 	 	Anger 50 	You shouldn't be here. Get out of my home. {elderly. Seriously angry.} 	
 	 	Disgust 50 	You were paid for your errand. Leave my home. Now. 	
 	 	Anger 50 	Keep your distance. What are you doing in my house? 	
 	 	Neutral 50 	Good, good. People should be able to sit and have a conversation, especially in times like these. {elderly, attempting to manipulate player} 	
 	 	Neutral 50 	Civil discourse; the greatest of our lost arts. Wouldn't you agree? 	
 	 	Surprise 50	The book. You've found it. Quickly, give it to me. 	
 	 	Surprise 50	We had a bargain, roughneck. Hand the book over and collect your fee. 	
 	 	Disgust 50 	Shouldn't you be halfway to the ritual site by now? {elderly, a little annoyed.} 	
 	 	Neutral 50 	Well, what can I do for you now? {elderly, a bit impatient} 	
 	 	Neutral 50 	Have you seen Marcella? What did she have to say? 	
== Conversation ==
TOPIC	TOPIC TEXT / PROMPT	EMOTION 	RESPONSE TEXT 	#
 	I have to go now. 	Neutral 50	Don't get yourself killed. 	
 	HELLO 	Neutral 50	Ug-Qualtoth is returned. Be afraid, worms. {elderly, to himself.}	
 	HELLO 	Neutral 50	You are not welcome in this place. {elderly, affronted} 	
 	HELLO 	Neutral 50	Our business is at an end. Leave this place. 	
 	HELLO 	Neutral 50	Would it have killed you to wipe your feet? 	
 	HELLO 	Neutral 50	Try not to get the filth on you while you're out there. 	
 	HELLO 	Neutral 50	You should have seen this place thirty years ago. 	
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