Antique Dealer's Curse

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## Introduction

Story background

Rewards: Ancient Relic

## Pre-Case

### Introduction

 **Lewis Capuchin:** |     Sorry we bothered you - we needed this explosion to clear the way to the abandoned building we want to make a movie about.
There was a pile of stones and planks at the house. This "barricade" was probably left by the fog. It would’ve taken ages to clear manually.
 **Rayden Storke:** |         It’s a haunted house! It was the Antique Store, but something sinister happened inside, and it’s been a place to avoid ever since.
 **Letter:** | Valuables With History
Stone and Fletcher’s Antique Store is a treasure trove of antiques! We offer you only unique items, their noble beauty honed by time. We have discounts for regular customers!
It’s a damned place!
 **Augustine Capuchin:** |     Honey, we need to film the bomb if we want to reopen the film festival. A movie about a cursed house will be the main attraction!

## Unlock Location

### Antique Store

What was that silhouette that flashed in the window? Oh, I heard some kind of howls! Maybe stray cats have settled there? Something strange is happening, but it’s not a reason to give up filming.

### Enter Location

 **Augustine Capuchin:** |         Not only them! Lewis, have you seen this mannequin? It looks very frightening in the twilight. It seems to have been put here on purpose.    I also found a mountain of old books on witches and black magic. These tomes look shabby and were often read.

## Start an investigation

### Ambitious Plan

 **Book:** |     The case is unlocked revealing the first stage.

 **Augustine Capuchin:** |     So we will write in the opening credits. Now let’s find out what’s really going on in the abandoned house and how best to film it.

## Stages of Investigations - Stage 1

###  Uncover the store’s mystery

**Collection name:** Shadows of the Past

**Items in collection:** Old Signboard, Parcel Box, Posh Visiting Cards, Suspended Net, Ritual Candlestick.

**Assembled item:** Dangerous Trap.

#### Collectable 4. Suspended Net

Phew, no, it’s just something swaying in the draft. It looks like a suspended net, let’s check.

Actually, I get it - the net flickers in the window like a ghost and scares off visitors. There’s definitely a secret hidden in the house, and someone’s zealously guarding it!

#### Collectable 5. Ritual Candlestick

There’s some kind of light ahead. It’s a burning candle! So, we’re not alone here. Let’s go and see how long ago the strange ritual candlestick has been lit.

 **Lewis Capuchin:** |     I didn’t light this candle. Darling, don’t panic, but it looks like witches are gathering here in secret. They’re here right now... somewhere.

#### Assembled item: Dangerous Trap (Collection: Shadows of the past)

 **Letter:** | There’s no doubt about it: witches are following me.
Returning home is dangerous, and there’s no need for it. The most valuable treasures are kept in the secret room of the store, and I have no intention of parting with them.
 **Alford Stone:** |     Foul creatures, you’ll never get me! I’ve aimed a charmed crossbow at you, so don’t try to conjure anything! If I hear a word - I’ll shoot!

## Stages of Investigations - Stage 2

###  Pass the tests

**Collection name:** Imminent Exposure

**Items in collection:** Braided Belt, Wisewoman’s Rosemary, Iron Pendant, Alchemist’s Lens, Dispelling Potion.

**Assembled item:** Black Mirror.

#### Collectable 1. Braided Belt

Well, at least he doesn’t suspect you of witchcraft. Please save us by convincing him that we are simple filmmakers!

#### Collectable 4. Alchemist’s Lens

Hmm, for some reason it doesn’t work... That means that the power of the lens isn’t enough and that the witch has pulled the wool over our eyes!

#### Assembled item: Black Mirror (Collection: Imminent Exposure)

Strange, the reflection in the black mirror doesn’t change these two at all. So they really are filmmakers. Okay, you can speak, I’ve unloaded my crossbow.

 **Letter:** | Strange Accident
On the City’s notice board, an unknown person put up a poster about the search for a piebald dog, as well as a portrait of Alford Stone, co-owner of Stone and Fletcher’s Antique Store. The portrait had incomprehensible symbols scribbled all over it. According to some sources, they are related to dark magic.
 **Augustine Capuchin:** |     And what caused the witches to hunt you? Tell us, we’ll try to help. This story will also come in handy for the movie...

## Stages of Investigations - Stage 3

###  Check Stone’s words

**Collection name:** Sinister Omens

**Items in collection:** White Gloves, Aging Varnish, Broken Charm, Needle with Red Thread, Straw Doll.

**Assembled item:** Owl Mask.

#### Collectable 5. Straw Doll

 **Alford Stone:** |     I saw the abomination myself! A terrible witch appeared to me - she prowled around, looking through the windows and tried to enter!

#### Assembled item: Owl Mask (Collection: Sinister Omens)

I see an old bag. There’s something inside, but it’s tied tightly. Do you have some tool to untie it?

 **Lewis Capuchin:** |     We’ll help you find the culprit, Mr. Stone. You wouldn’t mind if this story is included in our new film, right?

## Stages of Investigations - Stage 4

###  Find out who the hoaxer is

**Collection name:** Method of Exclusion

**Items in collection:** Precious Shoehorn, Antique Epaulets, Writing Set, Dressing Table, Good Luck Charm.

**Assembled item:** Triangular Box.

#### Collectable 1. Precious Shoehorn

Competition, perhaps? Delamode sells antiques as well. I saw an elegant shoehorn here, similar to the one I bought from him. Help me find it.

#### Collectable 5. Good Luck Charm

Mr. Avocado. It was a good luck charm replica. The original is in a box here somewhere, help me

#### Assembled item: Triangular Box (Collection: Method of Exclusion)

1.    The old woman’s fake amulet is redeemed. Break it and send it to Stone.
2.    Drop a hint that the old lady is a witch.
3.    Place the poster on the notice board (don’t forget the photo!).
4.    Stick the needle in the door in a visible place.
5.    Plant a straw doll (add a lock of hair).
 **Augustine Capuchin:** |     And what have you done, Mr. Stone? For the movie’s finale, we need to figure out why your companion played such a cruel joke on you.

## Stages of Investigations - Stage 5

###  Find out the fraudster’s goal

**Collection name:** Unpleasant Discovery

**Items in collection:** Accounting Ledgers, Scavengers’ Trifle, Waitress Apron, Painting with a Peephole, Unusual Earring.

**Assembled item:** Opened Cache.

#### Collectable 5. Unusual Earring

 **Alford Stone:** |     There is a basement, but Shirley’s things are not there. The hatch leads to my vault, where unique items are collected, real treasures.
I only showed Miss Fletcher the vault once, when she became the co-owner of the store. But I didn’t give her a key.

#### Assembled item: Opened Cache (Collection: Unpleasant Discovery)

What’s this? Where are my treasures? Instead of priceless relics, there is only a scrap of paper. Curses, Shirley’s handwriting again!

Perhaps someday you’ll get tired of being afraid of scary witches and remember your treasures. A surprise awaits you here - the treasures have been moved to another place. Sorry, but I need them more.
Nothing personal, just business!
 **Lewis Capuchin:** |     Mr. Stone, Shirley outsmarted you. She diverted your attention with the witch hoax and robbed you so that you didn’t even notice the theft.
 **Alford Stone:** |     I will, but for remuneration - I need money! And don’t mention I’m alive. It’ll make it easier to get even with the scoundrel Shirley...

## End of The Investigation

#### Receive Your Reward: Ancient Relic

Will it have a sequel? It’s not unlikely!

But did the antique store reveal all its mysteries?
Increases the chance of getting assemblers and weapons in the Upper City by 30% for 2 hours.

## Epilogue

#### A Step Into Unknown

 **Lewis Capuchin:** |     Perhaps someone helped her? But then Stone would have noticed strangers... You’re right, it’s an interesting question, we need to tackle it.

Assemble the collection: Shirley’s Mystery

& assemble the collectable Shimmering Stone

Incredible - an outline of a door appears on it! So, Shirley escaped through a secret passage. The door is locked. Where do you think it leads?
+50% chance of getting any items in modes and anomalies at "Night" for 3 hours.

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