Daedalus

Daedalus is a friendly NPC located in the Forbidden Archives.

They serve as a way to give the player obscure spells. This is done by giving them a Black Book. In return, they will read the book for a while, then give you a spell.

## Appearance

Daedalus appears to be a grey-skinned old person, wearing nothing but a black blindfold and brown robe with a rope around their waist. They have grey hair and a long grey beard, and the skin on their hands seems to be blackened from the nature of the Black Books they read.

## Spells

* Fire Worm (Obtained from first book)
* Bestial Communion (Obtained from second book)
* Moon Beam (Obtained from third book)

Regardless of which Black Book is given to him, Daedalus will always first give Fire Worm, then Bestial Communion, and finally Moon Beam.

## Dialogue

* Initial Meeting
* No Black Book in Inventory/Idle
* Black Book in Inventory
* After giving Black Book
* Greetings/Farewells

"You must be a historian as well."

"I hope this library has exceeded your expectations, as it did mine long ago."

"Many unwanted books found their way into the GREAT WELL over the ages."

"There are even cursed black books that couldn’t be burned or destroyed, but were soaked in ink to remove their incantations."

"I am quite fond of these, like all knowledge deemed forbidden."

"I am able to interpret the subtle scratches left behind."

"If you happen upon any cursed black books, please bring them to me."

"I will reward you with the arcane knowledge held within."

"This blindfold? Well I chose to be blinded this way."

"It was the only way to read these black books."

"Besides there is no knowledge my eyes could give me, that I haven't already obtained."

"Is that a black stained book? May I read it?"

**Yes**

"Come back soon, and I'll tell you what knowledge it held."

**No**

"Please reconsider. All knowledge is sacred."

* If 10 minutes have not passed
* First Book/Fire Worm
* Second Book/Bestial Communion
* Third Book/Lunar Beam

"I am still reading the book you gave me, these things take time."

(If reading the third book) "I am still reading the book you gave me. It has been quite difficult to decipher."

"I have finished reading the book you gave me."

"It spoke of fire and rage. Of a kingdom smothered in flame."

"A young witch stood in the middle of an inferno, small embers flickering in her eyes."

"And this spell was inscribed within it"

"Here take this ring, it is inscribed with the magic of this book."

"Please continue your search, I know more are out there."

"Is that another black stained book? May I read it?"

"It was most curious. It told the tale of an ancient king, and a bestial curse involving blood."

"Please continue your search, these are fascinating."

"I have finished reading the book you gave me."

"It was well deserving of its ink, I do not think its knowledge should be shared."

"It spoke of an ancient stage play, about a king of sorts who..."

"I’m sorry, even this knowledge could impart evil omens against you."

"Here, take this ring instead. It is the most powerful magic I've come across."

"You’ll find it’s a great trade for that book."

"I think I’m going to travel soon, but it’s been nice to talk with you Player."

"Until we meet again."

"Welcome."

"Hello."

"Greetings."

"Greetings young traveler."

"Seek All Knowledge."

"Be Safe."

"Goodbye."

## Trivia

* Daedalus reads books in real time. It takes around ten minutes for them to read a book.
* The third book directly references The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers. Specifically, the play featured in the novel and the titular King in Yellow, Hastur.