Paying for the Past

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## Pre-Case

### **On the Threshold of a Discovery**

Goal: Enter the bedroom. Explore the Mistress' Bedroom.

Location: Bedroom

Rewards:

## Introduction

You have been given a unique chance to investigate the private quarters of the Mistress of the Manor. What secrets and puzzles are hidden beneath the cover of the velvet canopy? What events have caused the Mistress to disappear? You'll find the answers to all these questions by conducting a careful investigation.

### **Paying for the Past**

Goal: Start an investigation. Open the Diary.

Rewards:

## Stage 1

All the things are scattered about the room as if a tornado went through it. It looks as if there was a struggle in the bedroom before the Mistress disappeared. You need to find clues in this chaos that will cast some light on the situation.

Goal: Find clues to the crime.

### **A Complete Mess**

Goal: Enter the bedroom. Explore the Mistress' Bedroom.

Rewards:

### **The Ruined Candleholder**

Goal: Find the Carved Candleholder.

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### **The Favorite Comb**

Goal: Find the Old Comb

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### **Deceitful Softness**

Goal: Find the Embroidered Pillow.

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### **Negligee**

Goal: Find the Silk Nightgown.

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### **An Attack of Spirits**

Goal: Find out about the recent past. Combine the "Evidence" collection.

Rewards:

 **Rewards:** | Discoverer's Magnifier x1, Secret Assembler x1, Energy x58, Coins x1950

 **You:** | Agreed.

## Stage 2

Ghosts are holding the Mistress of the Manor captive inside the mirror. Why? It's possible that the reason is lurking in her past.

Goal: Find out about the Mistress' past.

### **Golden Times**

Goal: Find the Family Photo

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### **Aristocratic Roots**

Goal: Find the Burned Coat of Arms

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### **A Tragic Turn of Events**

Goal: Find the "For Sale" Sign.

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### **The Sad Aftermath**

Goal: Look for a School Insignia.

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### **True Poverty**

Goal: Find the Old Dress.

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### **Ambitious Dreams**

Goal: Find the Expensive Brooch. Combine the "Mistress's Past" collection.

Rewards:

 **Rewards:** | Red Relic x1, Secret Assembler x1, Energy x65, Coins x2050

 **You:** | We must find out.

## Stage 3

The Mistress was always determined to rise to the top of society at any cost. To do this, she wanted to marry a rich aristocrat. Did the Mistress succeed in making a lucrative match?

Goal: Find evidence of broken dreams.

### **One Chance**

Goal: Find the Newlywed Figurines.

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### **Grandiose Ideas**

Goal: Find the Ball Schedule.

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### **Dances, Dances and More Dances!**

Goal: Find the Dancing Slippers.

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### **A Serious Bet**

Goal: Find the Ball Gown.

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### **Natural Info**

Goal: Find the Broken Mirror.

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### **Bitter Disappointment**

Goal: Look for the Carnet de Bal. Combine the "Broken Dreams" Collection.

Rewards:

 **Rewards:** | Compass x1, Secret Assembler x1, Energy x67, Coins x2150

 **You:** | We'll find out.

## Stage 4

The young Mistress was not an attractive or wealthy bride. It took her a long time to marry into money. Who was it who helped her? It would seem that she must have needed magic.

Goal: Find signs of a love spell.

### **Small Family Secret**

Goal: Find the Amulet with a Portrait.

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### **Red and Black**

Goal: Find the Ceremonial Dagger.

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### **A Steep Price**

Goal: Find the Letter from Grandmother.

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### **A Helpful Idea**

Goal: Find the Postcard with an Agreement.

Rewards:

We don't have any hard evidence that the Mistress used black magic for her own gain, but the ghosts holding her captive seem to be pretty sure of it. I bet that if you look hard enough, you'll find the Mistress's written agreement to perform the love spell.

### **Ends Justify the Means**

Goal: Find the Solar Bomb.

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### **Advice and Love!**

Goal: Find out about the first marriage. Combine the “Amorous Incantations” collection.

Rewards:

 **Rewards:** | Blade of Light x1, Secret Assembler x1, Energy x69, Coins x2250

 **You:** | The answer is near.

## Stage 5

The ghosts holding the Mistress can be seen more clearly in the mirror. Family crests are visible on their clothing. It's worth finding out who these men are and how they're connected to the Mistress of the Manor.

Goal: Find out where the ghosts in the mirror came from.

### **Notes from the Past**

Goal: Find the Notepad with an Inlay.

Rewards:

### **The Stamp of Success**

Goal: Find the Ring with a Coat of Arms.

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### **Golden Precision**

Goal: Find the Gold Pocket Watch.

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### **Family Relics**

Goal: Find the Family Snuffbox.

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### **Luxury and Dignity**

Goal: Find the Diamond Brooch.

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### **Mysterious Family Coats of Arms**

Goal: Open the Box. Combine the “Missing Nobility” collection.

Rewards:

 **Rewards:** | Mine Detector x1, Secret Assembler x1, Energy x71, Coins x2350

 **You:** | Woah!

 **You:** | Unbelievable!

 **You:** | It looks ominous!

## Conclusion

### **Paying for the Past**

Goal: Receive your reward. Complete the investigation to receive your reward.

Rewards:

The ghosts of the men disappeared from the mirror when we found out about their tragic fates. The Mistress returned, but she didn't have time to say anything but a few words before she once again found herself in the mirror. It's getting dark behind her as her eyes fill with tears. What did the Mistress try to explain and who needs to silence her? You can figure this out in the next part of the story.

Case Reward: Chest
*Contains: Deciphering Cube x2, Lighter x2, Compass x2*

## Post Case

The ghosts of the men disappeared from the mirror when we found out about their tragic fates. The Mistress returned, but she didn't have time to say anything but a few words before she once again found herself in the mirror. It's getting dark behind her as her eyes fill with tears. What did the Mistress try to explain and who needs to silence her? You can figure this out in the next part of the story.

 **You:** | I agree!

### **Power of the Sorceress**

Goal: Portrait of the Witch. Assemble the "Power of the Sorceress" artifact collection.

Rewards:

 **Prize:** | Portrait of the Witch
 **Rewards:** | Orange Juice x1, Coins x3750

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