The Fading Festival

Objective: Help Librarian Ophelia revive interest in the annual Great God Carp Festival by collecting and showcasing historical artifacts. In the process, discover clues about the disappearance of the Great God Carp.

#### Dialogue

First Meeting with Librarian Ophelia

* `dialog[0] = "Ah, a new face! Here for a book, or perhaps for a piece of history?"`

Upon Accepting Quest

* `dialog[1] = "Excellent! Let's breathe new life into our fading festival, shall we?"`

Player's Progress Check

* `dialog[2] = "How's the artifact hunt going? Time waits for no one, you know!"`

Quest Complete

* `dialog[3] = "Bravo! Our festival may once again capture its former glory!"`
* `dialog[4] = "Take this Festival Token, you've more than earned it!"`

#### Quest Mechanics

1. Artifact Search: Solve riddles and puzzles given by Ophelia that guide you to different landmarks where festival artifacts are hidden.
2. Oral Histories: Speak with older islanders to receive clues. Their stories provide deeper context and can help you solve the riddles.
3. Showcasing History: Place the found artifacts in a display case in the library in the correct historical order to unlock a special lore book that Ophelia gives you.

### Artifacts and Their Locations:

#### 1. Carp's Tear: A blue gemstone

* Riddle: "The weeping stone where sun meets wave, rests the Tear that all do crave." (Change)
* Location: A specific beachside rock that only gets hit by sunlight during the early morning hours. (Change)
* How to find: The player has to be at the location at dawn to see the rock illuminate and reveal a hidden compartment containing the gemstone.

#### 2. Scale of Unity: A large fish scale in a glass case

* Riddle: "In the hall where voices ring, near the queen but not the king."
* Location: Town hall, near a statue of the island's founding matriarch.
* How to find: A hidden latch at the base of the statue reveals a compartment.

#### 3. Moonfin Feather: A feather from a rare island bird said to be blessed by the Carp

* Riddle: "At night, where trees dance and shadows play, the Moonfin offers its feather to light your way."
* Location: A specific part of the island forest that's notoriously dark even during the daytime.
* How to find: Must be nighttime. Players have to interact with the trees in a certain sequence to reveal a hidden Moonfin nest.

#### 4. Festival Drum: An ancient drum used in the first festivals

* Riddle: "Deep in the place where silence reigns, you'll hear the beat that still remains."
* Location: A forgotten cave filled with echoes.
* How to find: The drum only appears if the player claps or makes a sound in a certain pattern, replicating the original festival rhythm.

#### The Curse

A popular island legend says that the artifacts were hidden away not just for protection but also because they were considered to be part of a "curse." As long as they were not in their rightful place, honoring the Carp, the fish would not return. The "curse" is mostly considered folklore nowadays, but some islanders, particularly the older generation, believe it to be true.

#### The Ritual of Restoring

Ophelia believes that bringing these artifacts back into the public eye and using them to reinvigorate the festival may also pave the way for the Carp's return. As players collect each artifact, they also break a part of the "curse," setting the stage for the Great God Carp's comeback—perhaps through its descendant.

Each artifact, once found and returned, adds a new layer of depth to the island's culture, history, and its connection to the mysterious Carp, bringing you one step closer to solving the grand mystery.

### Quest Mechanics:

1. Artifact Search: Ophelia gives you a riddle for each artifact. Solving the riddle leads you to a location where the artifact can be found. Players may need specific items or skills to access hidden compartments or survive environmental hazards (e.g., needing a torch at night in the forest).
2. Oral Histories: Elderly islanders can provide hints about the riddles. For example, an old fisherman might have stories about strange occurrences at dawn on the specific beachside rock, hinting at the Carp's Tear location.
3. Showcasing History: After collecting each artifact, players must return them to Librarian Ophelia, who will then display them in a special showcase at the library. The arrangement of the artifacts in the case could be another mini-puzzle, where players have to place them in the correct historical order based on clues or lore provided by Ophelia.

### Side Quests:

1. Photo Journal: Ophelia would like to create a visual history for the island. She asks you to take pictures of key locations and bring them back to her.
2. Interview the Elders: Ophelia wants to record the oral histories of the older islanders. You can receive additional lore and potential clues by doing this side quest.