beginstate 15;
message_dialog("Wiley's Poems, Volume 6.
Oh lovely earth of
green and brown,
so warm and soft
and nifty,
how come- up here
you're full of rocks,
-- while on the beach
you're sifty?
------------------------
Freckle, freckle, on my
nose,
I know not why it's me,
you chose;
or what you are; or
where you're from,
so I will kill you
with my thumb.");
break;

beginstate 16;
message_dialog("Wiley's Poems, Volume 5.
Little Earthworm
in the ground, you see no sight:
you here no sound.
You gnaw out tunnels
down beneath,
without the benefit
of teeth.
Without no feet,
no arm, no hand.
We are behooved
to understand-
just how, with
attributes so few,
they named a planet
after you.
------------------------
I love to smell the
dusty ground,
and taste the buttercup-
but most of all,
I love the sound,-
of water drying up.");
break;

beginstate 17;
message_dialog("Wiley's Poems, Volume 4.
I wonder.....
When the year at end doth
close its eyes to sleep,
just having passed
the torch anew te he that wakes-
reflecting what
was badly done,
how many sheep
it takes.
-----------------------
In moments of
adversity,
when life's a
total wreck;
I thing of those
worse-off than me
And really feel
like heck.");
break;

beginstate 18;
message_dialog("Wiley's Poems, Volume 3.
Feature the cone,
and the function thereof,
it stand on its orifice,
and points straight above.
Inverted and filled,
it will tumble at once,
no wonder the cone
symbolizes the dunce.
------------------------
'Tis the time of the year
when they cry and they shout,
"Give us a run!"
and "Throw the bum out!"
The knuckler, the curve,
and the play at the plate,
give all of the fans
the incentive to hate!");
break;

beginstate 19;
message_dialog("Wiley's Poems, Volume 1.
It's hard to take a sphereshaped rock-
and try to bounce,
or flip it,
but if you find
a flat one-
then you might as
well just skip it.
------------------------
Woe, that I should
be so bland,
- else I could
yield a blotter,
that spreadeth
over all the land,
-- and sucketh up the water.");
break;

beginstate 20;
message_dialog("Wiley's Poems, Volume 2.
There was an old lady who
lived in a shoe.
She had so many children,
she didn't know what to do....
so she moved into
a split-level brogan.
------------------------
Most of my poems
are written in haste,
and are therefore
resultantly lacking
in taste.
Yet people who read them
and think they are fine,
must surely have taste
just as rotten as mine.");
break;

beginstate 15;
message_dialog("Wiley's Poems, Volume 6.
Oh lovely earth of
green and brown,
so warm and soft
and nifty,
how come- up here
you're full of rocks,
-- while on the beach
you're sifty?
------------------------
Freckle, freckle, on my
nose,
I know not why it's me,
you chose;
or what you are; or
where you're from,
so I will kill you
with my thumb.");
break;

beginstate 16;
message_dialog("Wiley's Poems, Volume 5.
Little Earthworm
in the ground, you see no sight:
you here no sound.
You gnaw out tunnels
down beneath,
without the benefit
of teeth.
Without no feet,
no arm, no hand.
We are behooved
to understand-
just how, with
attributes so few,
they named a planet
after you.
------------------------
I love to smell the
dusty ground,
and taste the buttercup-
but most of all,
I love the sound,-
of water drying up.");
break;

beginstate 17;
message_dialog("Wiley's Poems, Volume 4.
I wonder.....
When the year at end doth
close its eyes to sleep,
just having passed
the torch anew te he that wakes-
reflecting what
was badly done,
how many sheep
it takes.
-----------------------
In moments of
adversity,
when life's a
total wreck;
I thing of those
worse-off than me
And really feel
like heck.");
break;

beginstate 18;
message_dialog("Wiley's Poems, Volume 3.
Feature the cone,
and the function thereof,
it stand on its orifice,
and points straight above.
Inverted and filled,
it will tumble at once,
no wonder the cone
symbolizes the dunce.
------------------------
'Tis the time of the year
when they cry and they shout,
"Give us a run!"
and "Throw the bum out!"
The knuckler, the curve,
and the play at the plate,
give all of the fans
the incentive to hate!");
break;

beginstate 19;
message_dialog("Wiley's Poems, Volume 1.
It's hard to take a sphereshaped rock-
and try to bounce,
or flip it,
but if you find
a flat one-
then you might as
well just skip it.
------------------------
Woe, that I should
be so bland,
- else I could
yield a blotter,
that spreadeth
over all the land,
-- and sucketh up the water.");
break;

beginstate 20;
message_dialog("Wiley's Poems, Volume 2.
There was an old lady who
lived in a shoe.
She had so many children,
she didn't know what to do....
so she moved into
a split-level brogan.
------------------------
Most of my poems
are written in haste,
and are therefore
resultantly lacking
in taste.
Yet people who read them
and think they are fine,
must surely have taste
just as rotten as mine.");
break;

beginstate 10;
message_dialog("Grevi's history I - We, the Grevi, has excisted as many years as the oldest demonlords.
In our lands we have been waiting and waiting for the demonlords to let us leave the lands of our home, to trouble the humans.");
beginstate 11;
message_dialog("History on Grevi I - We Grevi are an ancient demonkind, that has excisted as long as the oldest of our Great Leaders.");
beginstate 12;
message_dialog("History on Grevi II - We are growing weak, because nobody knows that we excists. We are the strongest of demonkind, but we are not thought of.");
beginstate 13;
message_dialog("Grevi's History II - All the time we have asked our leaders, all the time they say no. Yet, they have said our time will come. We hope that time will come soon."Now you know why no one ever knew anything about them.);
beginstate 14;
message_dialog("History on Grevi III - The Haakais always look down on us, as if we are weaker than them, and the Imps, Demons and Mung Demons, always laugh at us.
But we will show them! One day, we Grevi will rule in our lands! And then we will laugh at them!"So, the demons are very much like humans. At least in humor, and temperament.);

beginstate 10;
message_dialog("Grevi's history I - We, the Grevi, has excisted as many years as the oldest demonlords.
In our lands we have been waiting and waiting for the demonlords to let us leave the lands of our home, to trouble the humans.");
beginstate 11;
message_dialog("History on Grevi I - We Grevi are an ancient demonkind, that has excisted as long as the oldest of our Great Leaders.");
beginstate 12;
message_dialog("History on Grevi II - We are growing weak, because nobody knows that we excists. We are the strongest of demonkind, but we are not thought of.");
beginstate 13;
message_dialog("Grevi's History II - All the time we have asked our leaders, all the time they say no. Yet, they have said our time will come. We hope that time will come soon."Now you know why no one ever knew anything about them.);
beginstate 14;
message_dialog("History on Grevi III - The Haakais always look down on us, as if we are weaker than them, and the Imps, Demons and Mung Demons, always laugh at us.
But we will show them! One day, we Grevi will rule in our lands! And then we will laugh at them!"So, the demons are very much like humans. At least in humor, and temperament.);

// TOWN DIALOGUE SCRIPT
// Town 1: Fort Duvno

// This is the dialogue for this town.
// You can use nodes numbered from 1 to 99.

begintalkscript;

variables;

int i,j,k,choice;

begintalknode 1;
state = -1;
personality = 0;
nextstate = 1;
condition = 1;
question = "Algren";
text1 = "You meet a massive, alarmingly muscled man, wearing polished armor. He appraises you carefully as you approach.";
text2 = "_I am Algren, head trainer for Fort Duvno._";
text5 = "Algren waits to see what you have to say.";
action = INTRO;

begintalknode 2;
state = 1;
personality = 0;
nextstate = 2;
condition = 1;
question = "What is this place for?";
text1 = "_I am the trainer for this fort. I teach people skills so they can survive in this forsaken land of what once was the Abyss._";

begintalknode 3;
state = 2;
personality = 0;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "I would like some training.";
text1 = "_You will need it. If you have the money and the will, I can tell you what you need to know to survive._";

begintalknode 4;
state = 2;
personality = 0;
nextstate = 3;
condition = 1;
question = "Tell me more about Fort Duvno?";
text1 = "_That's where you are now. It's a fort thats guarding the way to Avernum, but there is more forts out there, but we are not sure if anyone is alive out there. We have not heard a sound from them in weeks. I fear that they may have been overrun by Grevi._";

begintalknode 5;
state = 3;
personality = 0;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Grevi?";
text1 = "_Yes, Grevi. They are a new vicious sort of demons, looking almost like us, except for the wings from the back of them. They are a mix between Imps and humans, and they are using Dervish armor. They are fast, agile, and smarter and almost as deadly as a Haakai. I think you will have much work ahead of you, if you are to find and kill all of the Grevis that's hiding under the earth._";
text2 = "_One thing is for sure. You will need training to kill these Grevi bastards._";

begintalknode 8;
state = -1;
personality = 1;
nextstate = 11;
condition = 1;
question = "Rippel";
text1 = "A lovely woman with delicate features sits behind the counter. She is gluing bright blue feathers on the shafts of iron-tipped arrows.";
text2 = "_I am known as Rippel the fletcher. Welcome to my shop._";
text5 = "Rippel is hard at work creating carefully crafted sets of matched arrows.";
action = INTRO;

begintalknode 9;
state = 11;
personality = 1;
nextstate = 12;
condition = 1;
question = "What is your job?";
text1 = "_I perform the same job I have performed in many strange lands. I create missile weapons of the finest quality. You may purchase them if you like._";

begintalknode 10;
state = 12;
personality = 1;
nextstate = 13;
condition = 1;
question = "You've been to strange lands? Like where?";
text1 = "She sighs. _Before I came to Fort Duvno, I practiced my trade in many cities, both on the surface and in Avernum._";

begintalknode 11;
state = 13;
personality = 1;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "What cities have you been to?";
text1 = "_I can hardly remember all the cities and forts I have worked in. All I know is that there will surely be many more._";

begintalknode 12;
state = 11;
personality = 1;
nextstate = 11;
condition = 1;
question = "I would like to buy some missile weapons.";
text1 = "You finish shopping.";
code =
begin_shop_mode("Rippel's Fletching","Rippel's archery supplies and missile weapons are not of very high quality, but they will function.",3,3,3);
break;

begintalknode 15;
state = -1;
personality = 2;
nextstate = 21;
condition = 1;
question = "Karen";
text1 = "A Robust woman walks around a large pentagram, where she's holding a Haakai. She weres the traditional robe of an Archwizard. The robes show a bit of wear and tear, as if she's been travelling for some time.";
text2 = "She nods in greeting. _I am called Karen._";
text5 = "Karen smiles weakly at you, picking nervously at the loose threads of her worn robes. She looks like he could use some sleep. Holding a Haakai cannot be easy.";
action = INTRO;

begintalknode 16;
state = 21;
personality = 2;
nextstate = 22;
condition = 1;
question = "Are you a wizard?";
text1 = "_Yes. I have achieved that title, because of my success where my teacher in the Tower of Magi, Linda, failed. She tried to summon and control the demonlord Grah-Hoth, Avernum's great enemy, and she wanted to use him against the Empire which, at the time being, was weakened by the plagues the Vahnatai created, but she didn't have enough strength to hold him of, so he built a portal of her soul. Luckily, the group that was sent to the surface, destroyed the portal in time. I have, I'm quite proud to say, managed to hold in this Haakai for several weeks now, and I have learned a lot from him. I am, also, a sage with great experience. Whether in the fields of alchemy or identification, I can be of great assistance to you._";

begintalknode 17;
state = 22;
personality = 2;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "You say you have had a lot of experience?";
text1 = "_Adventures. Wars. Hordes of rampaging demons. I've seen it all. And now, I will see it again._";

begintalknode 18;
state = 22;
personality = 2;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Could you identify my items?";
text1 = "She looks over your items with a practiced eye. It only takes a moment to figure out what each one is. With a smile, she says _No problem. Each identification will be a mere 10 gold._";
action = ID 10;

begintalknode 19;
state = 22;
personality = 2;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Can I purchase some potions?";
text1 = "You finish shopping.";
code =
begin_shop_mode("Karen's potions","Karen has sold most of her stock to passing adventurers, but she does has a few useful items left.",4,4,2);
break;

begintalknode 20;
state = 21;
personality = 2;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "You look like you have traveled a long way to be here.";
text1 = "She sighs. _Yes, I have started to look rather run down. Don't think that I have nothing to offer. I do have skills, I assure you._";

begintalknode 24;
state = -1;
personality = 3;
nextstate = 31;
condition = 1;
question = "Marian";
text1 = "You interrupt a priestess. She concludes her chanting, turns, and bows to you. The ankh around her neck indicates some proficiency in the healing arts.";
text2 = "_I am Marian. Welcome to the Shrine of Divine Health._";
text5 = "Marian the healer waits patiently to see if you need assistance.";
action = INTRO;

begintalknode 25;
state = 31;
personality = 3;
nextstate = 32;
condition = 1;
question = "Tell me about this place?";
text1 = "_The Shrine of Divine Health is dedicated to all of the healing arts. It certainly comes in handy here in Warrior's Grove._";
text2 = "_I can fully restore anyone traveling with you for 300 coins. I can heal your wounds, remove the curse from anything nasty you are wearing, and even bring an unfortunate soul back from beyond the wall of death._";

begintalknode 26;
state = 32;
personality = 3;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Someone with me requires healing. (Pay 300 coins.)";
text1 = "Marian looks sad. _I would love to help you, even though you don't have money. However, maintaining a shrine like this is expensive._";
text3 = "_I am glad to hear that none of you needs help after all._";
text5 = "Marian kneels and prays fervently. You feel a powerful holy energy fill the shrine. After an hour, the power reaches its apex and, with a flash of light, your friend is restored.";
code =
clear_strings();
if (coins_amount() < 300)
add_string(1);
else if (run_select_a_pc(1) == 0)
add_string(3);
else {
play_sound(24);
add_string(5);
restore_pc(get_selected_pc());
change_coins(-300);
}

break;

begintalknode 27;
state = 31;
personality = 3;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "You are a priestess in thie shrine?";
text1 = "_Yes. We priests and priestesses of healing dedicate ourselves to the restoration of those who fall ill, break bones, are gnawed on by monsters, that sort of thing._";

begintalknode 28;
state = 32;
personality = 3;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "What can you tell me about Fort Duvno?";
text1 = "_I have heard some things of what's going on outside these walls. And we have not heard from any of the other forts for a while. But last week, a person came here from Fort Spire , but he didn't hav time to tell us of what happened, because he died a short time after. It must be really unpleasant._";

begintalknode 29;
state = 32;
personality = 3;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "I do not require any healing.";
text1 = "_I am glad to hear it. If you ever do need to be healed, I will be here waiting. now, if you will excuse me, I must return to my prayers._";
action = END_TALK;

begintalknode 31;
state = -1;
personality = 4;
nextstate = 41;
condition = 1;
question = "Gonski";
text1 = "You meet this shop's proprietor, a scarred, withered old man. His leathery skin shows the signs of many years under the sun, and his arms bear a number of long, thin scars.";
text2 = "_I'm Gonski,_ he grunts. He is surrounded by a variety of newly made weapons and pieces of armor.";
text5 = "Gonski looks like he wishes he was doing something else. He slowly passes a hammer from one hand to the other.";
action = INTRO;

begintalknode 32;
state = 41;
personality = 4;
nextstate = 42;
condition = 1;
question = "What do you sell here?";
text1 = "He pats a nearby greatsword. _We got armor. We got weapons. We got shields. You can sell me your old stuff too._";

begintalknode 33;
state = 42;
personality = 4;
nextstate = 43;
condition = 1;
question = "That's a nice greatsword.";
text1 = "_Not for sale. We only got one, and it's mine. We got all sorts of weapons here. You'll need to be well equipped when you leave town._";

begintalknode 34;
state = 43;
personality = 4;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "What is outside town?";
text1 = "_There's plenty of monsters out there._ He snorts. _Probably too much for the likes of you. But itf you want to have a chance, you want some of my weapons._";

begintalknode 35;
state = 41;
personality = 4;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Can I buy some weapons?";
text1 = "You finish shopping.";
code =
begin_shop_mode("Gonski's Weapons","Gonski's weapons show signs of having been hastily made. There must be a high demand for blades around here.",1,3,3);
break;

begintalknode 36;
state = 41;
personality = 4;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Can I buy some armor?";
text1 = "You finish shopping.";
code =
begin_shop_mode("Gonski's Armor","Gonski's armor shows dents and other signs of use. They may have already been used by less successful adventurers.",0,3,3);
break;

begintalknode 39;
state = 41;
personality = 4;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Do you buy used equipment?";
text1 = "He looks over your surplus goods. _A pretty sorry lot. Still, I might be able to offer you a little for it._";
text2 = "(You call sell items while on the store screen. An item has to be identified to sell it. To have items identified, find Walner.)";

begintalknode 42;
state = -1;
personality = 5;
nextstate = 51;
condition = 1;
question = "Ella";
text1 = "You walk up to the counter and look across at the innkeeper. She doesn't seem surprised to see adventurers in her bar.";
text2 = "She smiles. _I'm Ella, owner of the Warrior's Arms. How may I help you?_";
text5 = "Ella makes small talk with you and cleans the counter of the bar. _Do you need anything?_";
action = INTRO;

begintalknode 43;
state = 51;
personality = 5;
nextstate = 52;
condition = 1;
question = "What services do you offer?";
text1 = "_We have all the things adventurers need. We can give you a room to rest in for the night, for only 5 coins. We have cheap rations available. And, of course, a tankard of beer is only a coin._";

begintalknode 44;
state = 51;
personality = 5;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Do a lot of adventurers pass through town?";
text1 = "_Lots of them. Some of them even survive._";

begintalknode 45;
state = 52;
personality = 5;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "I'll take a room for the night. (Pay 5 coins.)";
text1 = "She shows you to your room and wishes you a pleasant night.";
text3 = "She shakes her head. _Sorry, but that's 5 gold._";
text5 = "You can't stay in an inn when on horseback.";
action = INN 5 32 37;

begintalknode 46;
state = 52;
personality = 5;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "I need some rations.";
text1 = "You finish shopping.";
code =
begin_shop_mode("Fine Rations","The food at the inn is simple and edible. It's expensive though, probably because of high demand.",5,5,-1);
break;

begintalknode 47;
state = 52;
personality = 5;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "I would like some ale. (Pay 1 coin.)";
text1 = "She serves up the beer. It's refreshing, in a nasty sort of way.";
text3 = "She looks pityingly upon you. _Not a gold piece to your name. How sad._";
code =
clear_strings();
if (coins_amount() < 1)
add_string(3);
else {
set_party_status(28,15,FALSE);
add_string(1);
change_coins(-1);
}

break;

begintalknode 48;
state = 52;
personality = 5;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Anything special adventurers usually need?";
text1 = "_Yes. Which reminds me, please bandage your wounds before going to your room. It's a great pain to clean the blood out of the blankets._";

begintalknode 49;
state = 52;
personality = 5;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "I don't need anything.";
text1 = "_All right. When you do, we'll still be here. I hope._";
action = END_TALK;

// TOWN DIALOGUE SCRIPT
// Town 1: Fort Duvno

// This is the dialogue for this town.
// You can use nodes numbered from 1 to 99.

begintalkscript;

variables;

int i,j,k,choice;

begintalknode 1;
state = -1;
personality = 0;
nextstate = 1;
condition = 1;
question = "Algren";
text1 = "You meet a massive, alarmingly muscled man, wearing polished armor. He appraises you carefully as you approach.";
text2 = "_I am Algren, head trainer for Fort Duvno._";
text5 = "Algren waits to see what you have to say.";
action = INTRO;

begintalknode 2;
state = 1;
personality = 0;
nextstate = 2;
condition = 1;
question = "What is this place for?";
text1 = "_I am the trainer for this fort. I teach people skills so they can survive in this forsaken land of what once was the Abyss._";

begintalknode 3;
state = 2;
personality = 0;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "I would like some training.";
text1 = "_You will need it. If you have the money and the will, I can tell you what you need to know to survive._";

begintalknode 4;
state = 2;
personality = 0;
nextstate = 3;
condition = 1;
question = "Tell me more about Fort Duvno?";
text1 = "_That's where you are now. It's a fort thats guarding the way to Avernum, but there is more forts out there, but we are not sure if anyone is alive out there. We have not heard a sound from them in weeks. I fear that they may have been overrun by Grevi._";

begintalknode 5;
state = 3;
personality = 0;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Grevi?";
text1 = "_Yes, Grevi. They are a new vicious sort of demons, looking almost like us, except for the wings from the back of them. They are a mix between Imps and humans, and they are using Dervish armor. They are fast, agile, and smarter and almost as deadly as a Haakai. I think you will have much work ahead of you, if you are to find and kill all of the Grevis that's hiding under the earth._";
text2 = "_One thing is for sure. You will need training to kill these Grevi bastards._";

begintalknode 8;
state = -1;
personality = 1;
nextstate = 11;
condition = 1;
question = "Rippel";
text1 = "A lovely woman with delicate features sits behind the counter. She is gluing bright blue feathers on the shafts of iron-tipped arrows.";
text2 = "_I am known as Rippel the fletcher. Welcome to my shop._";
text5 = "Rippel is hard at work creating carefully crafted sets of matched arrows.";
action = INTRO;

begintalknode 9;
state = 11;
personality = 1;
nextstate = 12;
condition = 1;
question = "What is your job?";
text1 = "_I perform the same job I have performed in many strange lands. I create missile weapons of the finest quality. You may purchase them if you like._";

begintalknode 10;
state = 12;
personality = 1;
nextstate = 13;
condition = 1;
question = "You've been to strange lands? Like where?";
text1 = "She sighs. _Before I came to Fort Duvno, I practiced my trade in many cities, both on the surface and in Avernum._";

begintalknode 11;
state = 13;
personality = 1;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "What cities have you been to?";
text1 = "_I can hardly remember all the cities and forts I have worked in. All I know is that there will surely be many more._";

begintalknode 12;
state = 11;
personality = 1;
nextstate = 11;
condition = 1;
question = "I would like to buy some missile weapons.";
text1 = "You finish shopping.";
code =
begin_shop_mode("Rippel's Fletching","Rippel's archery supplies and missile weapons are not of very high quality, but they will function.",3,3,3);
break;

begintalknode 15;
state = -1;
personality = 2;
nextstate = 21;
condition = 1;
question = "Karen";
text1 = "A Robust woman walks around a large pentagram, where she's holding a Haakai. She weres the traditional robe of an Archwizard. The robes show a bit of wear and tear, as if she's been travelling for some time.";
text2 = "She nods in greeting. _I am called Karen._";
text5 = "Karen smiles weakly at you, picking nervously at the loose threads of her worn robes. She looks like he could use some sleep. Holding a Haakai cannot be easy.";
action = INTRO;

begintalknode 16;
state = 21;
personality = 2;
nextstate = 22;
condition = 1;
question = "Are you a wizard?";
text1 = "_Yes. I have achieved that title, because of my success where my teacher in the Tower of Magi, Linda, failed. She tried to summon and control the demonlord Grah-Hoth, Avernum's great enemy, and she wanted to use him against the Empire which, at the time being, was weakened by the plagues the Vahnatai created, but she didn't have enough strength to hold him of, so he built a portal of her soul. Luckily, the group that was sent to the surface, destroyed the portal in time. I have, I'm quite proud to say, managed to hold in this Haakai for several weeks now, and I have learned a lot from him. I am, also, a sage with great experience. Whether in the fields of alchemy or identification, I can be of great assistance to you._";

begintalknode 17;
state = 22;
personality = 2;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "You say you have had a lot of experience?";
text1 = "_Adventures. Wars. Hordes of rampaging demons. I've seen it all. And now, I will see it again._";

begintalknode 18;
state = 22;
personality = 2;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Could you identify my items?";
text1 = "She looks over your items with a practiced eye. It only takes a moment to figure out what each one is. With a smile, she says _No problem. Each identification will be a mere 10 gold._";
action = ID 10;

begintalknode 19;
state = 22;
personality = 2;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Can I purchase some potions?";
text1 = "You finish shopping.";
code =
begin_shop_mode("Karen's potions","Karen has sold most of her stock to passing adventurers, but she does has a few useful items left.",4,4,2);
break;

begintalknode 20;
state = 21;
personality = 2;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "You look like you have traveled a long way to be here.";
text1 = "She sighs. _Yes, I have started to look rather run down. Don't think that I have nothing to offer. I do have skills, I assure you._";

begintalknode 24;
state = -1;
personality = 3;
nextstate = 31;
condition = 1;
question = "Marian";
text1 = "You interrupt a priestess. She concludes her chanting, turns, and bows to you. The ankh around her neck indicates some proficiency in the healing arts.";
text2 = "_I am Marian. Welcome to the Shrine of Divine Health._";
text5 = "Marian the healer waits patiently to see if you need assistance.";
action = INTRO;

begintalknode 25;
state = 31;
personality = 3;
nextstate = 32;
condition = 1;
question = "Tell me about this place?";
text1 = "_The Shrine of Divine Health is dedicated to all of the healing arts. It certainly comes in handy here in Warrior's Grove._";
text2 = "_I can fully restore anyone traveling with you for 300 coins. I can heal your wounds, remove the curse from anything nasty you are wearing, and even bring an unfortunate soul back from beyond the wall of death._";

begintalknode 26;
state = 32;
personality = 3;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Someone with me requires healing. (Pay 300 coins.)";
text1 = "Marian looks sad. _I would love to help you, even though you don't have money. However, maintaining a shrine like this is expensive._";
text3 = "_I am glad to hear that none of you needs help after all._";
text5 = "Marian kneels and prays fervently. You feel a powerful holy energy fill the shrine. After an hour, the power reaches its apex and, with a flash of light, your friend is restored.";
code =
clear_strings();
if (coins_amount() < 300)
add_string(1);
else if (run_select_a_pc(1) == 0)
add_string(3);
else {
play_sound(24);
add_string(5);
restore_pc(get_selected_pc());
change_coins(-300);
}

break;

begintalknode 27;
state = 31;
personality = 3;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "You are a priestess in thie shrine?";
text1 = "_Yes. We priests and priestesses of healing dedicate ourselves to the restoration of those who fall ill, break bones, are gnawed on by monsters, that sort of thing._";

begintalknode 28;
state = 32;
personality = 3;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "What can you tell me about Fort Duvno?";
text1 = "_I have heard some things of what's going on outside these walls. And we have not heard from any of the other forts for a while. But last week, a person came here from Fort Spire , but he didn't hav time to tell us of what happened, because he died a short time after. It must be really unpleasant._";

begintalknode 29;
state = 32;
personality = 3;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "I do not require any healing.";
text1 = "_I am glad to hear it. If you ever do need to be healed, I will be here waiting. now, if you will excuse me, I must return to my prayers._";
action = END_TALK;

begintalknode 31;
state = -1;
personality = 4;
nextstate = 41;
condition = 1;
question = "Gonski";
text1 = "You meet this shop's proprietor, a scarred, withered old man. His leathery skin shows the signs of many years under the sun, and his arms bear a number of long, thin scars.";
text2 = "_I'm Gonski,_ he grunts. He is surrounded by a variety of newly made weapons and pieces of armor.";
text5 = "Gonski looks like he wishes he was doing something else. He slowly passes a hammer from one hand to the other.";
action = INTRO;

begintalknode 32;
state = 41;
personality = 4;
nextstate = 42;
condition = 1;
question = "What do you sell here?";
text1 = "He pats a nearby greatsword. _We got armor. We got weapons. We got shields. You can sell me your old stuff too._";

begintalknode 33;
state = 42;
personality = 4;
nextstate = 43;
condition = 1;
question = "That's a nice greatsword.";
text1 = "_Not for sale. We only got one, and it's mine. We got all sorts of weapons here. You'll need to be well equipped when you leave town._";

begintalknode 34;
state = 43;
personality = 4;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "What is outside town?";
text1 = "_There's plenty of monsters out there._ He snorts. _Probably too much for the likes of you. But itf you want to have a chance, you want some of my weapons._";

begintalknode 35;
state = 41;
personality = 4;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Can I buy some weapons?";
text1 = "You finish shopping.";
code =
begin_shop_mode("Gonski's Weapons","Gonski's weapons show signs of having been hastily made. There must be a high demand for blades around here.",1,3,3);
break;

begintalknode 36;
state = 41;
personality = 4;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Can I buy some armor?";
text1 = "You finish shopping.";
code =
begin_shop_mode("Gonski's Armor","Gonski's armor shows dents and other signs of use. They may have already been used by less successful adventurers.",0,3,3);
break;

begintalknode 39;
state = 41;
personality = 4;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Do you buy used equipment?";
text1 = "He looks over your surplus goods. _A pretty sorry lot. Still, I might be able to offer you a little for it._";
text2 = "(You call sell items while on the store screen. An item has to be identified to sell it. To have items identified, find Walner.)";

begintalknode 42;
state = -1;
personality = 5;
nextstate = 51;
condition = 1;
question = "Ella";
text1 = "You walk up to the counter and look across at the innkeeper. She doesn't seem surprised to see adventurers in her bar.";
text2 = "She smiles. _I'm Ella, owner of the Warrior's Arms. How may I help you?_";
text5 = "Ella makes small talk with you and cleans the counter of the bar. _Do you need anything?_";
action = INTRO;

begintalknode 43;
state = 51;
personality = 5;
nextstate = 52;
condition = 1;
question = "What services do you offer?";
text1 = "_We have all the things adventurers need. We can give you a room to rest in for the night, for only 5 coins. We have cheap rations available. And, of course, a tankard of beer is only a coin._";

begintalknode 44;
state = 51;
personality = 5;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Do a lot of adventurers pass through town?";
text1 = "_Lots of them. Some of them even survive._";

begintalknode 45;
state = 52;
personality = 5;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "I'll take a room for the night. (Pay 5 coins.)";
text1 = "She shows you to your room and wishes you a pleasant night.";
text3 = "She shakes her head. _Sorry, but that's 5 gold._";
text5 = "You can't stay in an inn when on horseback.";
action = INN 5 32 37;

begintalknode 46;
state = 52;
personality = 5;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "I need some rations.";
text1 = "You finish shopping.";
code =
begin_shop_mode("Fine Rations","The food at the inn is simple and edible. It's expensive though, probably because of high demand.",5,5,-1);
break;

begintalknode 47;
state = 52;
personality = 5;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "I would like some ale. (Pay 1 coin.)";
text1 = "She serves up the beer. It's refreshing, in a nasty sort of way.";
text3 = "She looks pityingly upon you. _Not a gold piece to your name. How sad._";
code =
clear_strings();
if (coins_amount() < 1)
add_string(3);
else {
set_party_status(28,15,FALSE);
add_string(1);
change_coins(-1);
}

break;

begintalknode 48;
state = 52;
personality = 5;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "Anything special adventurers usually need?";
text1 = "_Yes. Which reminds me, please bandage your wounds before going to your room. It's a great pain to clean the blood out of the blankets._";

begintalknode 49;
state = 52;
personality = 5;
nextstate = -1;
condition = 1;
question = "I don't need anything.";
text1 = "_All right. When you do, we'll still be here. I hope._";
action = END_TALK;