The shop is filled with strange knick nacks of all different styles. “A musician, not or normal type of customer hahaha.” A man with tanned skin welcomes you into the shop. “Anything in particular you looking for?” Vincent explain he needs to find the sage bell, and quickly. The shop keep smiles and explains he knows where it is, for a price.\n<<if $money gt 1>>[[Pay 1 silver coin|info]]\n<<endif>>\n- 1 money\n[[Leave the shop|town]]\n

The guards search Vincent thinking he was lying but find nothing. “Fine just get the hell out of here.” Vincent continues past the gate and into Ashbourne.\n[[Continue|town]]\n

<<if $time gt 1>>Returned slowly (Bad): Some of the sheep had wandered off while the Vincent was getting the sage bell. There are wolves in the surrounding woods and Vincent is unable to find his beloved once people a returned to normal. Vincent is made a noble and granted one favor from the King, Vincent used his favor in exchange for money.\n\n<<else if $time lte 2>>Returned quickly (Good): Vincent is hailed as a hero and made a noble, he is also granted a favor from the king. With his beloved being returned to normal he asks for the king to arrange a marriage. The King offers her father a large sum of money and the marriage is arranged.\n\n<<endif>>

[[Begin Joker story|Vincent's Quest]]

The inn keeper is a large hairy man sitting at a desk, Vincent asks about any information regarding the sage bell but the inn keeper claims his memory is spotty. What should Vincent do?\n<<if $money gt 0>>[[Rent a room for later tonight|rent]]\n<<endif>>\n[[Head back into town|town]]\n

Vincent leans up against a wall and drifts off. This was not a good idea because when he wakes up he is without his lute and any money he had left. He sets off to the Ranch.\n<<set $money = 0>>\n[[Continue|ranch]]\n

“Yeah I know about the bell.” The inn keeper says as he gives you the keys to your room. “Ask around the church for it, but be careful how you ask. That preacher would claim you to be a demon if he suspects you of anything with magic or witchcraft. Also check out the travelers shop at the market.”\nRent = true\n- 1 money\n[[Head back into town|town]]\n

There is a single preacher working within the church but it becomes clear very quickly he is what is known as a fire brand preacher. Warning other of the lake of fire and fiery brimstone. Once he finishes his sermon Vincent approaches him.\n<<if $rent gt 0>>[[Ask for guidance and how to avoid any dangerous witchcraft|preach]]\n<<endif>>\n[[Ask about the location of the sage bell|preach2]]\n

The streets are almost empty but not quite, there are tons of drunks walking back home from drinking. All the shops are closed and only the inn and tavern seem to be open this late.\n[[Go to tavern|tavern2]]\n[[Go to inn|inn2]]\n[[Sleep on the streets|sleep]]\n

The stalls are busy and people are rushing from place to place. Vincent tries to ask shopkeeps but they all brush him off or know nothing. It seems nobody here is interested in helping Vincent.\n<<if $rent gt 0>>[[Head into the Travelers shop|shop]]\n<<endif>>\n[[Head back into town|town]]\n

"Let me grab your bell" Vincent thanks the rancher and races home. Upon arriving home Vincent learns that the other bells have already been gathered.\n\n[[Continue|VincentEnd]]\n

Vincent pushes people out of the way and keeps ahead of the guards due to their armour but is cut off by another guard. He is knocked out and his money and lute are taken. When he wakes up the sun has set and only drunks are around.\nMoney = 0\n[[Continue|town2]]\n

(if time = 0) Vincent takes off into the city while the guards give chase, people are busy walking around taking care of their errands and the streets are bustling. Vincent turns a corner and the guards lose their sight for a couple of seconds what should Vincent do?\n(if time != 0) Vincent takes off into the city while the guards give chase, the shops are all closed except for the inns and taverns and old a few drunks wander the streets. Vincent turns a corner and the guards lose their sight for a couple of seconds what should Vincent do?\n<<if $time e 0>>[[Keep running|run3]]\n<<endif>>\n<<if $time e 0>>[[Start playing|music]]\n<<endif>>\n<<if $time gt 0>>[[Keep running|run4]]\n<<endif>>\n<<if $time gt 0>>[[Grab a couple of drunks and sing|music2]]\n\n<<endif>>\n

Vincent runs, ducking behind alley after alley breaking off their line of sight whenever he can, the night is dark and makes it hard to see. Eventually he out runs the guards, he now stands in town wondering where he should go next.\n[[Continue|town2]]\n

Shepherdess tells Vincent to get the sage bell. All that is known about it's location is that it's by a nearby town named Ashbourne.\n\n[[Begin|Road1]]

“It’s the 8 that didn’t die. Next riddle! A rooster laid an egg on top of the barn roof. Which way did it roll?”\n[[Left|riddle3]]\n[[Right|riddle3]]\n[[The egg cracked|riddle3]]\n[[It didn’t roll|riddle3]]\n

As Vincent tosses over his purse he manages to pull 3 coins into his sleeve without being noticed. “Thank you kindly, and please enjoy your time at Ashbourne.” Vincent crosses the bridge and the bandit takes off after his comrades. Ashbourne is just a little further.\nMoney = 3\n[[Continue|gate]]\n

Vincent makes his way along the river, it takes the better part of the day and the sun is setting by the time he finds another bridge. He makes his way the Ashbourne using this new route.\n+ 1 time\n[[Continue|gate]]\n

Vincent throws a punch and it lands square in the bandits face but he doesn’t budge. Before Vincent knows it he’s struck over the head with a club and knocked out.\n[[Continue|ko]]\n

“Not only handsome but a gentleman too!” Anne tells you of Lima Ranch, a ranch nearby that has a lot of rumours around it that they practice devilry. “That’s probably your best bet.” She explains. Vincent decides to head out tomorrow and get some rest for now.\n- 1 money\n[[Leave the tavern|town2]]\n

Vincent gathers a crowd and begins performing, people gather and the guards rush past looking to catch up to the now gone jester. After finishing the song and a round of applause he makes his way into the town center.\n[[Continue|town]]\n

“HEATHEN! GET OUT BEFORE YOU TAINT THIS HOLY GROUND WITH YOUR ILK!” He has you thrown out of the church and warns you not to come back.\n<<if $heathen gt 0>>\n<<endif>>\n[[Head back to town|town]]\n

Large stone walls with a raised gate and stationed guards checking people entering the town, Vincent has finally reached Ashbourne. Vincent tries to enter the town and is ordered to wait at the back of the line, when he tries to explain his mission nobody cares or listens.\n[[Continue|gate2]]\n

Vincent makes his way down the road with his lute, a coin purse with 10 silver, and some bread. As he travels he hears a bush being rustled, he freezes up and tries to decide what he should do but before he can act a sheep comes out. Vincent has a good laugh at himself for getting worked up but notices that he’s been walking for a few hours, if this sheep has made it this far already what about the others? He begins walking faster.\n[[Continue|Road2]]

2 Guards notice Vincent making a scene and pull him aside. “Look here, you’re going to pay me and my friend here and go to the back of the line for wasting our valuable time or you’re going to be resting in a cell.”\nThe guards ask for a silver coin each, what will Vincent do?\n<<if $money gt 1>>[[Pay them|pay2]]\n<<else if $money eq 0>>[[Explain you were already robbed|poor]]\n[[Run into the town|run2]]\n<<endif>>\n

“Out the east gate, turn left and follow the road 2 hours down the road. You’ll be looking for the Lima ranch.” Vincent thanks the shop keep and heads back into town. It’d be best to rest up for the night and head out early tomorrow.\n[[Back to town!|town]]\n

Vincent introduces himself and her drinking partner excuses himself. “Hi there handsome, I’m Anne. Now what would a musician such as yourself like with a story teller like myself?”\n[[Ask about the sage bell|woman2]]\n

“Nooooooo not the beer! Take me instead!” She giggles realizing what she just said. Vincent explains he is in love with another but if he didn’t that Anne could rest assured he’d snatch her up and elope post haste. Anne thanks him for his company and explains about this Ranch nearby, Lima Ranch that has all sorts of rumours about it. “If there was ever a place those folks would probably have it.” Vincent thanks Anne and decides to head out tomorrow, for now he should rest.\n[[Leave the tavern|town2]]\n

<<if $rent gt 0>>Vincent enters the inn and heads up to his room. He snuffs out the candle and the inn keeper drops the door lock behind him on his way in.\n<<endif>>\n<<if $rent eq 0>>Vincent goes in to rent a room but the keeper explains they’re full. Looks like Vincent will have to sleep out on the floor tonight.\n<<endif>>\n<<if $rent gt 0>>[[Go to sleep|sleep2]]\n<<endif>>\n<<if $rent eq 0>>[[Get comfy on the sidewalk|sleep]]\n<<endif>>\n

Vincent leans up against a wall and drifts off. This was not a good idea because when he wakes up he is without his lute and any money he had left. He sets off to the Ranch.\n<<set $money = 0>>\n[[Continue|ranch]]\n

“Thank you kindly fool.” Vincent continues past the gate and into Ashbourne.\n- 2 money\n [[Continue|town]]\n

Vincent makes his way along the river, it takes the better part of the day and the sun is setting by the time he finds another bridge. He makes his way the Ashbourne using this new route.\n+ 1 time\n[[Continue|gate]]\n

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Vincent makes it through the forest without incident and is close to the Ashbourne. All that separates him is a river with a bridge. When Vincent reaches the bridge he sees 4 men standing at the entrance of the bridge. 3 are armed while one seems to be being robbed. He could try fight them, or use another bridge though that would take aa bit of time, or he could just pay their toll.\nWhat should Vincent do?\n\n[[Go along the river and use another bridge|Detour]]\n[[Approach the group|bandit]]\n

You find a place to sit and wait.\ntime + 1\n[[Continue|town2]]\n

The town of Ashburne, people are bustling, stores and markets are busy, and the sun is setting. Vincent should go gather information, where should he start?\n[[Go to the tavern|tavern]]\n[[Go to the market|market]]\n[[Go to the inn|inn]]\n<<if $heathen lt 1>>[[Go to the church|church]]\n<<endif>>\n[[Wait till tonight|wait]]\n

“It didn't roll - roosters don't lay eggs. Final question! What is at the end of a rainbow?”\n[[W|riddle4]]\n[[A pot of gold|riddle4]]\n[[It doesn’t end|riddle4]]\n

“I know about it, but it’ll cost you! Hahahaha. *hic*”\n<<if $money gt 0>>[[Buy her some more booze|beer]]\n<<endif>>\n[[Grab her drink and threaten to drink it|beer2]]\n

Vincent run in between two men with their drinks in hand and begins singing with them a jolly song about seafaring. He sings loudly and the two have a good laugh and join in, the guards rush past and Vincent thanks them for their company. He then makes his way back to the town center.\n[[Continue|town2]]\n

The bar is empty except for the bar keep and his assistant cleaning up and setting up for the night rush. You ask about any rumours about a sage bell, the bar keep doesn’t know anything but mentions a woman who comes in every night who likes to call herself a story teller who talks about things like that.\n[[Head back to the town center|town]]\n

Vincent reaches the ranch and is approached by an older man. He introduces himself as Paul Lima. He explains that this is his ranch and his family works on it here. He asks if you were here looking for work or needed something else.\n[[Explain what’s happening|ranch2]]\n

As Vincent comes to he searches himself and is missing his money but the bandits are gone. He continues over the bridge to Ashbourne.\n+ 1 time\nMoney = 0\n[[Continue|gate]]\n

Paul explains he used to be quite wealthy and misses his days around entertainers, his favorite type were riddlers and any jester should know. “If you pass my test you can have the bell for free. A farmer had 15 sheep, and all but 8 died. How many are left?”\n[[7|riddle2]]\n[[8|riddle2]]\n[[9|riddle2]]\n[[23|riddle2]]\n

Vincent tries to ask him about any rumours about the sage bell but the man just waves him off and points towards the woman from sitting in the back of the room.\n[[Go talk to the woman|woman]]\n

“Hold it right there musician! Turn out your coin purse, we want your money not your life.” Immediately after the man being robbed dashes off and the two other bandits give chase. “See what you did? Now are you gonna make it up to me or what?”\n[[Throw punch|fight]]\n[[Give coin purse|pay]]\n[[Run away|detour]]\n

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The tavern is bustling and Vincent can hear the people singing before he even opens the door. Vincent sees a woman sitting in the back talking to somebody else over a drink. The barkeep is rushing back and forth trying to grab drinks quick enough. Who should Vincent approach?\n[[Talk to the barkeep|keep]]\n[[Talk to the woman|woman]]\n

“I suppose I could give it to you, but it’s an heirloom, those are kinda pricey. I can part with it for no less than 8 silver.”\n(if money > 7) [[Buy bell|riddle4]]\n[[I can’t afford that!|riddle]]\n

After going on and on about several unrelated things he mentions a satanic bell and a family of witchcraft users living in the countryside. You ask about them and learn they own a ranch named after their family, Lima. Having learned enough about it you know the quickest route and tank the preacher for his time. You should find a place to rest tonight and head out early tomorrow.\n[[Head back to town|town]]\n