Iquitos

**Iquitos**, Peru is the first location in *The Great Chocolate Chase*. In this location, the player starts the basic tutorials: serving customers and stamping chocolate and chocolate sauce. There are ten levels in this location.

## Prologues

### Level 1 - August 6, 1904

*After a week of braving incessant mosquitoes and the tropical heat of the Amazon River, I have finally arrived in the Peruvian city of Iquitos. Klaus’ machines seem to be in good working order. While preparing the shop to open, I met a most intriguing group of travelers, who are also new to this remote location. One is an African painter, another a diplomat, and the third, a professor. All seemed most patient with my explanation that the shop was not yet open and promised to return in a few days to make several purchases.*

### Level 2 - August 10, 1904

*Herr Werner's machines are truly astounding! They have operated with complete success since my opening. The machines themselves have even attracted the attention of two more patrons for my shop: a Sultan and a "Professional" Traveler. Both men laughed at what was obviously a joke of long standing and promised to one day share the tale. They seemed intrigued by the machines workings and insisted I demonstrate. As they patiently watched, I gave them several chocolate samples. I found that the Sultan prefers to have a large number of complex chocolates, while his friend appears to savor a simpler flavor. I must remember this information for their next visit.*

### Level 3 - August 14, 1904

*While beginning to close shop last night, I was greeted by a Scholar. He kindly asked if he could still make a small purchase and explained that researching into the night led to the most urgent chocolate cravings! He was delighted with my chocolate offerings as we spoke at length about his current research into bananas and techniques for planting them. This discussion led to my own late night research into a banana flavoring for chocolates! I cannot wait for my friend's opinion on my new creation when he next visits the shop.*

### Level 4 - August 23, 1904

*I am pleased to report that locals are starting to take notice of our shop. I believe my new milk chocolate mix is responsible for their visits. The taste is similar to the chocolate they make themselves, but with a lighter flavor and creamier texture. Two locals in particular have been to visit my shop several times. They explained that it is taboo amongst their tribe to waste food. They promised that if I were able to **make it through a full day without wasting a single chocolate**, they would share their tribe's method for creating Amazonian Dark Chocolate. I am eager to try!*

### Level 5 - September 3, 1904

*Today I met Sister Agnes Salazar, a Spanish missionary living here. She seems quite friendly and has a rather discerning palate. I am anxious to see what she thinks of my newest creation: chocolate truffles. She has offered me a small wager to **serve chocolates to three customers in a row**. If I win, she will share a new chocolate mix with me. The forfeit for losing is to serve her a cup of my rarest hot cocoa over a good chat. Either way, I think I win!*

### Level 6 - September 8, 1904

*I made the acquaintance of the most wonderful couple while out exploring Iquitos. After chatting for awhile, I told them about my shop. Watching their faces light up at the mention of Baumeister Chocolates was delightful. They were rather in a rush to be off, so we made plans to meet next week. I suspect these two may prove a bit impatient when visiting our own shop, as their calendar was so full of other engagements.*

### Level 7 - September 15, 1904

*The lengths some people will travel for quality chocolate! When I arrived to open the shop yesterday, I was eagerly awaited by two extreme adventurers: a Yachtsman and an Aviatrix. The pair appear to be fast friends and challenge one another to ever more daring feats. Their latest challenge is a trip around the world: one by boat, the other by plane. They promised to carry a note to my dear Jarrah when they depart about my experiments here in Iquitos. I sincerely hope that Headquarters can make use of my discoveries.*

### Level 8 - September 27, 1904

*I am happy to report that more and more locals are coming into our shop, including the tribal chieftain, Chak Balam. He regaled me with stories of his tribe and their folklore. One story told of a woman tasked with a number of items to complete in one day. Based off this story, Chak proposed a challenge: if I can manage to serve **16 customers in a single day**, he is ready to share a secret ingredient about which he has been recently hinting...*

### Level 9 - October 1, 1904

*Today I received a telegram from Klaus. I am pleased at his enthusiasm, but curious why he seems so interested in the ingredients I am using.*

All is ready for your arrival here at Grytviken **STOP**
Have many new things for you to try **STOP**
I am off to next location: Namche **STOP**
I heard rumor of you discovering a secret ingredient? **STOP**
### Level 10 - October 9, 1904

*The shop is running quite well, and I won’t be needed here much longer. It is nearly time for me to move on to Grytviken, where Klaus has left me some new machines to experiment with. I will miss the dear friends I have made here. Sister Agnes has given me the name of someone to look up in the markets of Namche Bazaar in Nepal. Most importantly, it seems my experiments with bananas will pay off at BC. I am hopeful my time in Grytviken will also prove fruitful in such regards...*