Oracle

* Portrait
* NPC

**Oracle** is a tortoiseshell cat with yellow eyes. They are The Mystic Colony's guard and soothsayer. They can accurately predict the weather of the next day when spoken to.

## Personality

Oracle is a wise cat who speaks metaphorically. They have the ability to interpret signs and possess great foresight. They take their duty seriously to avoid failing their colony.

## Den

Oracle’s den is in the northwest corner of town, with shrubs and puddles nearby. There is a faint blue light inside.

## Daily Routine

11 AM - Stand by den.

3 PM - Stand by north entrance.

7 PM - Stand by west entrance.

9 PM - Return to den.

## Possible Gifts

Template:Possible gifts

* Rabbit
* Crow
* Snake Lily
* Toad
* Frog
* Licorice Root
* Valerian

## Dialogue

*See: Weather for Oracle's forecasts.*
*Note: The backslash (/) indicates new dialogue or a text break in-game. This is a sample of possible dialogue.*
* Greetings
* General
* Gifts
* Misc.
* Weather
* Festivals
* Outsider
* Hide

* “You travel here from distant lands, yes. Oracle can see that you are a sojourner. / Knowledge of the past, wisdom for the present, visions of the future... All these come to Oracle. / Perhaps I may share these portends with you. Or perhaps not."

> ***- Oracle, Intro***
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* “There is nothing I would say to you. / Leave Oracle alone. My peaceful state is broken whenever you are near.”

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* “You disrupt my visions. Please, go far from here. / We are distant spirits, you and I. Our paths diverge.”

> ***- One star***
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* “I saw you coming from afar. What is it that you seek?”

> ***- Two stars***
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* “In my visions, you visit each day, (Name).”

> ***- Three stars***
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* “An insightful one seeks wisdom. What is it that you are after, (Name)?”

> ***- Four stars***
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* “You do me great honor, (Name).”

> ***- Five stars***
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#### 2 Stars

* “As an outsider from birth, you likely know very little about the ways that nature calls to us. / Everything is a sign. The wind, the trees, the weather... All of it is a constant communication. It speaks plainly of the future, if you know what it is saying.”

* “Do not find my gift strange. There has always been a soothsayer in the Mystic Colony. I am but one in a long chain with a storied history.”

* “I am overwhelmed with my visions today. Barely can I form the words I am speaking to you now.”

* “The ability to interpret signs is a gift given to only a select few. / I am chosen by the stars to give wisdom and advice to Alisa and the whole Mystic Colony.”

* “There is honor and wisdom in tradition, (Name). Nature has given the Mystic Colony power because of our obedience to its will.”

#### 3 Stars

* “Doubt is a good thing, It is healthy to doubt, for it strengthens our faith. / There are times that I question whether or not I have interpreted a portent accurately. This is necessary for growth.”

* “Even though I already knew you would come and speak with me today, it still makes me happy to see you. / There are few who come to speak with Oracle these days.”

* “If you're around tonight, you may find me near the lake. I intend to gaze upon its reflections for traces of the stars.”

* “The path I tread is a dangerous one. Advice can go down sour or sweet.”

* “When I was a kitten, I was selected by the previous soothsayer to fulfill his duties. / When the last soothsayer left on his sojourn and never returned, I stepped in with very little training. / Alisa trusts in my interpretations, and that is all that matters. And it seems you do as well!”

#### 5 Stars

* “I often speak in riddles, but with you I can be plain. / You understand the great mysteries of the world, so I do not have to veil them from your ears. / Keep your mind sharp, (Name).”

> ***- Oracle***
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- “The stars spoke to me in a dream and told me to give you a (Item) today. It is yours now.”

> ***- Oracle Gift***
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* “I hope you can discover the purpose of the star’s gift to you, (Name). It is veiled to me.”

> ***- Oracle, After Gift***
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* “The stars spoke to me and told me to give you a gift today, but it seems your inventory is full. / Come back once you can accept my gift. Do not make the heavens wait!”

> ***- Oracle Gift (Full Inventory/Holding Item)***
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* “Perhaps not right now, I am already drowning in your present for today!”

> ***- Gift Limit***
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* “Your insight knows no bounds, (Name). You honor me with this gift.”

> ***- Favorite***
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* “A wisely-chosen gift may sway the heart of even the most stoic cat. / You have chosen well.”

> ***- Love***
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* “The way of Oracle is filled with the mundane, but you have brought me luxury. / I thank you for the honor of your present. ”

> ***- Like***
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* “I will accept your gift. Thank you.”

> ***- Neutral***
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* “An unusual gift passes hands today. Its new owner accepts it only so that they may not offend.”

> ***- Dislike***
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* “Oracle is displeased with your lack of understanding. Perhaps one day you will learn.”

> ***- Hate***
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- “I sense a great hurt within you... Visit Krampy soon or the stars portend your very death!”

> ***- Oracle (Player Low Health)***
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* “(Name), do not forsake your needs. You are hungry. It is not difficult to divine this fact.”

> ***- Oracle (Player Low Hunger)***
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- “Let us see what the stars portend...”

> ***- Oracle, Weather Prediction***
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* “This my eyes see, and nothing more. The veil has passed.”

> ***- Oracle, After Prediction***
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* “A cheerful blessing comes to us today.”

> ***- Oracle, Sunny***
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* “There can be no doubt. We have angered the skies! / But who is to blame?”

> ***- Oracle, Thunderstorm***
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#### Summer

* "The fireflies dance at night... their merry ritual should be observed."

#### Winter

* “The bitter air reminds me of my days as a kitten.”

* “The snow bears a slight blue tinge today. This indicates a loss of life. / Perhaps the border wars will not go well? It is hard to interpret such things.”

> ***- Oracle, Snow***
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- “The heavens smile upon our peaceful gathering.”

> ***- Oracle, Spring***
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* “The universe is glad and revels with us. It is good to interact with our neighbors from time to time.”

> ***- Oracle, Summer***
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* “Strange are the ways of the other colonies that gather here...”

> ***- Oracle, Autumn***
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* “Soon the cold shall end. We gather to celebrate the return of warmth.”

> ***- Oracle, Winter***
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- “Be respectful to all members of the Mystic Colony. Otherwise, you and I are going to have a problem.”

* “Don't cause any trouble for me and I'll end up liking you a lot more in the end.”

* “Watch what you're doing around here. You're not from the Mystic Colony so we'll be keeping a close eye on you.”

* “You travel from far away to come to this land. What stories do you bear with you?”

> ***- Oracle***
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## Trivia

* Oracle was originally called “The Oracle”, but was shortened to Oracle in the final game.
* Oracle is the only cat in Cattails who has the ability to the predict the next day's weather.
* Oracle is the only cat in the Mystic Colony who was not created by a Kickstarter backer.

   **The Mystic Colony**
**Leader**: Alisa (Marriageable)
**Doctor**: Krampy (Marriageable)
**Guard**: **Oracle**
**Shopkeeper**: Savannah
**Residents**: Mossie, Nil (Marriageable), Slip (Marriageable)