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The Fledgling Carpenter 99
Oh geez. Oh boy. Look, I'm not really cut out for
this. Just give me a moment here, OK?
I'm sorry! It's just...this person standing here in
front of me wants to become a Carpenter.
And, well, you know...it's kind of my job to make
that happen. Oh boy...
Well...if you say so...
So...uh...carpentry. It's a lot like...oh, I don't know.
It's a lot like...flying a kite.
Because...um...they're both things you can do on
Saturday. Or Tuesday, I suppose. Or any day, really.
I guess that's not a very helpful analogy. Let's see.
Uh, carpentry is kind of like...gardening. Uh...
I'm not? Oh, that's what I was afraid of! Aw, geez...
OK, let's start over. So you want to be a
Carpenter! Hoo boy, where to begin?
Well, I guess the first question you gotta ask
yourself is...do you like wood shavings?
Because this job is, like, 99% wood shavings. And
1% splinters.
And...uh...it's helpful if you like the smell of wood.
Because, boy, it's everywhere!
You...you do like the smell of wood, don't you?
Right. Well, I may not look it, but I am in fact the
Carpenter Master around here.
That is...uh...I've got a Masterish level of skill
when it comes to carpenting things...uh...
I have no idea what I'm doing.
Oh, this is like my worst nightmare come to Life...
Yes! No! I don't know! I can't do this! Here—just
take this saw and get out of here!
Congrats—you're a Carpenter. See you later!
Well, my work here is done. Sawyer can take over
now. Whew!
Oh no!
You found me! I mean...hello.
Look, I'm really sorry. It's just...try not to sneak up
on me, OK?
All right. Let me just catch my breath. *huff*
*huff* *huff*
Almost got it! *huff* *huff* *huff* *huff*
*huff* Hmm. I thought maybe you'd get bored and
leave. Well, at least my heart rate has gone down...
Strange, I'm actually feeling sort of calm after all
that deep breathing. Ahhh.
So you must have crafted some Oak Beams, right?
Is that why you've come to my house?
Well, that's a great first step. Sawyer must be doing
a good job teaching you.
You're both doing so well...and here I am, barely
able to hold a conversation...
Well, the least I can do is teach you some useful
techniques.
Got 'em? Good! Wow, that was actually
pretty easy!
Although...I feel like I'm forgetting something. Oh
no, I knew this was too good to be true!
Oh, Woody! You were on a roll! Come on, think...
Oh, right, the Fledgling challenge! Yes! No! I have
no idea what the challenge should be. Oh dear...
Er...how about you...make a very hot cup of tea?
No, that's too easy. Hmm...
Maybe if you run a lap around Castele Castle in
under eight minutes...
Huh? Who is that?
But...I already tried that! I guess it DID seem to
help before...
OK. Here we go. *huff* *huff*
*haaaaah* *haaaaah* *haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah*
*huff* *huff* *huff* Hmm...
Wow, I feel so much better! Thanks...uh...whoever
you are.
Wait—was that just a voice in my head? Maybe I
really am going mad!
Bah, who cares! I feel so good, I don't even mind.
Oh, and I've thought of a challenge for you.
I popped into one of the furniture shops earlier
today, and the merchant had a custom order for me.
But I was feeling so distracted and nervous that I had
to decline. So maybe you can take care of it!
Yes, I think that would make for a fine challenge!
Now, I'm afraid I don't remember ANYTHING about
the order. I had a lot on my mind, you see.
So you'll need to meet with the gentleman yourself
and then go ahead and complete the order.
I'll be waiting here practicing my breathing...
Beavy and Beavo made them? Well, that's weird.
Since they're dogs and all.
Yeah, those "pups" always did have a weird way
of helping out Marimo.
And I was always the one gluing my own hands
together and panicking... Oh, the memories.
It's funny, though. Sometimes I feel like Grandpa
is watching over me.
It's like I can actually hear his voice! It's really
pretty creepy, to be honest.
Gee, Poppy. Thanks for lending a sympathetic ear...
All right, I suppose it's time we got on with it and
made that chair.
There's just one more technique you'll need...
Oh...really? I mean...uh...great? Now where was I?
Oh dear... I've lost my place. Sawyer, help!
But...but...but...
Oh...you're right. I've really got to learn how to do
this whole Master thing eventually...
So...this procedure isn't all that different from
crafting a simple beam.
That is to say, it's not EASY per se...but...
Aw, heck. You've got the skills, kid. Now all you
need to do is...er...avoid panicking!
Hey, you pulled it off!
Yes...look at the level of detail in this carving.
Grandpa Marimo himself would be impressed.
I didn't make it.
This is [Name 1]'s work.
Heh, yeah, you got me. You didn't have to tell
EVERYONE, though!
Oh, well, thank you, I guess. Anyway, it's time to
tally up the score for [Name 1].
Let's see, how do I do this again? Ah, yes...
You're a real Carpenter now. Congratulations!
Gah, that voice again! It's haunting me!
Although...for some reason it always seems to
compliment or encourage me. Maybe it's OK!
Anyway, never mind that. Listen up,
[Name 1].
You'll need to report back to me periodically if you
want to advance as a Carpenter.
As your Master...it still feels weird to say that...I
can't wait to see how your Life goes. Good luck!
Um, could you just check with Sawyer about the
details? OK, thanks. Bye.
See, the thing is...I'm not sure what you're supposed
to make. Try asking the chap at the furniture shop.
Oh, he wants a Custom Wooden Chair? That's a tall
order. Uh...maybe my sister, Poppy, can help...
So...your next step is to actually make the chair.
Wait—you don't have the materials?
Uh...ask Sawyer for help.
I know this is a tough craft, but keep chipping
away. You'll get there.
What? You just want to be a Carpenter right away,
with no instruction? All right! Phew! I'm saved!
Sure, but this student doesn't want to BE a
student...right?
[Choice: That's right / Actually...]
See!
OK...so, uh, that's it then, right? Uh...I'm not
actually sure how this part works...
I think I need to give you some basic information.
Yes...that seems right. Sawyer, help!
But...but...but...PLEASE?
Oh, thank you, Sawyer. Now there's just the small
matter of the license...
Yes, yes, of course! *ahem* Let's see...
Sooooo, one Carpenter's License, coming up. Uh...
*huff* *huff* *huff* Whew. That does seem to help.
So I guess I'll just give you some Stars?
And...yay. That worked. Congratulations!
I'll be sure to let everyone know you're ready to
do some real carpentry right away.
Am I really? Oh dear. Now you've jinxed it!
*huff* *huff* *huff* OK, I just need to keep going...
It might be a bit weird when the other Carpenters
pretend to know you, but just go with it.
And of course, even though you're totally taking the
easy way out, you deserve to be a Carpenter.
Oh...I'm sorry. When I'm nervous like this, I just
blurt things out.
Uh...so I think that's everything. Be sure to report
back to me occasionally to get credit for your work.
And if you could just go ahead and get awesome
and then take over as Master, that'd be great.
Er...sorry.
The Carpenter's Tale 2
All right! All that's left to do is celebrate. And craft
things out of wood, of course. Good luck!
Congratulations! We're all excited to see where this
Life leads you.
Woody and Cherry's House 1
I get a lot of would-be Carpenters coming and
asking me to take them under my wing.
I don't know why they'd want a fool like me for a
teacher! Heh...
Chat 54
Whenever I get stressed out—like, whenever
someone talks to me, basically...
I kinda just start drifting off and daydreaming...and
it's always the same dream.
Grandpa Marimo is there, and he's scolding me and
criticizing my work...but with a laugh and a smile.
Then I snap out of it—usually covered in sawdust
and alone. Weird, huh?
I get a lot of would-be Carpenters in here asking
if I'll take them on as students.
But they're usually gone by the time I finish stuttering
and stumbling through my first sentence.
Congratulations! You're a real Carpenter now!
The more you produce, the more crafts you'll learn.
You should probably start stocking up on materials!
Sorry...I'm busy right now. Can you come back later?
OK, I've got a little bit of advice for you. I know it's
strange, but I'm feeling oddly confident right now.
Don't rush while you're crafting! Pretty basic, right?
But I see people making this mistake all the time.
I know...there's a timer right in your face, stressing
you out.
But if you want high-quality items, just relax and
let the craft come to you. Accuracy counts!
High-quality weapons are more effective...and high-
quality furniture sells for more Dosh.
Keep practicing—you'll get the hang of it. Upgrading
your saw can help too. Good luck!
There's nothing like getting into a real groove at the
workbench and producing a high-quality item.
Isn't it cool? You start with a bunch of raw materials
and end up with something worth a ton of Dosh!
It might seem boring to craft the same thing over
and over again...but there's a reason to do just that.
See, if you make the same item a few times, you'll
memorize the craft. Then you can work in bulk!
It's a great way to make sure you always have a full
stock of essentials, like beams.
You should talk to my former pupil, Decker. I think
he lives in Port Puerto.
Anyway, he's a Master of automatic crafting...and he
might be able to teach you a thing or two.
Say hello for me if you end up running into him!
Working in bulk can be a real time-saver, but it's
true that it doesn't offer much experience.
Still, if you need 50 beams in a pinch, there's no
other way to go!
Have you talked to Decker yet? He might have some
tips for you. He's in Port Puerto, remember?
If you ever feel frustrated...well...it's understandable.
Carpentry can get pretty complicated at your level.
Just try to remember this is a pretty relaxing Life,
all things considered.
We don't have to fight dragons or swing heavy
pickaxes in the hot sun.
We just have to hammer and saw and glue and
lathe and...ahhhhhhhh! Sorry. I got carried away.
Wanna know a secret? My little sister, Poppy, is
probably a better Carpenter than I am!
But she won't commit to a Life of carpentry... She
just dabbles. Oh well!
Hey, nice work leveling up! Uh...I'm sorry—I didn't
think to get you a gift.
Hmm. Let's see. How else can I mark the occasion?
I know! I'll tell you an interesting fact!
Er...did you know that Carpenters really like eggs?
Bear with me—I swear it makes sense.
See, eggs and omelets raise your Vitality and
Dexterity...which are both critical in our craft.
Yep, I eat about 20 eggs a day! That's not, like,
TOO many eggs, is it?
Eggs, eggs, they taste so good! The more you eat,
the better your wood.
The better your wood, the more Dosh you
can make...
When you sell all your crafts at the marketplace!
Eggs! Have you had any eggs today? Man, I just
LOVE eggs! Wooooooooo!
What? How dare you accuse me of accepting Dosh
for product placement!
Why, I simply love the taste of farm-fresh EGGS
filled with eggy goodness!
This message brought to you by the Farm Guild of
Castele...er...I mean, me.
Wow, congratulations on making Master rank! Now
you're on my level!
Which...uh...makes me kinda nervous. Oh, I'm not
worried about you taking my job.
Actually, I'd LOVE that. Can you please take over
my Master duties immediately? No?
Ugh, well, anyway...I was going to say it makes me
nervous to offer you any new coaching now.
But...I'll try my best to continue guiding you, even
though you don't really need any guidance.
All right—congratulations! Now let's never speak of
this awkward conversation again.
I'm really impressed that you've made Master rank
already, but I think you could go even further!
Someone with your level of skill could make it all the
way to the top.
Why not become a Hero? Or go for Legend? Or
even a... What's beyond Legend? Go for THAT.
You made Hero rank? Wow, that's amazing! And
that's in SPITE of my being your Master!
Hope I didn't slow you down too much on your
way to the top, kid. Although...clearly I haven't.
Being your Master has actually been good for me
too. I'm more confident than ever.
So...thanks! Oh, and believe it or not, I think I can
still offer you a challenge. Here goes...
Can you make me a Destiny Bow? It's for a Hunter
friend of mine.
Did you know that the Carpenters and Hunters have
history that goes way back?
I mean, it makes sense. The Hunters need someone
to make them high-quality bows...
and us Carpenters need security and delicious
foods.
Looks like you've got an opportunity to help revive
the ancient tradition. Get to it!
You're a Legend. No, I mean literally—you've
achieved Legend status!
I have to admit I'm proud to have been your Master.
Even though, uh, it was a little rocky at the start...
I just hope I've been a tiny part of your success.
Just a crumb of the credit is all I need.
You know, I think you're probably the best
Carpenter in Castele...
No, wait. I forgot about Poppy. She's the best.
What? I'm not just saying that because she's my
sister. She really has skills!
Hey, pal! How's it going? Anything new to report?
You've WHAT? Almost achieved the Creator rank?
I've never even heard of that. Are you serious?
Well...I'm at a loss. I feel like I did the day we met...
completely flustered.
So...you're probably WAY beyond anything I
can teach you...except...
Maybe you can make THIS. It's a craft I've struggled
with for years. Good luck!
Now that you've told me about the Creator rank,
I really hope you get there.
So please report back once you make it! Or, heck,
come and see me even if you don't.
We can talk about wood shavings! And other
exciting stuff too!
Well, you did it. You've reached the Creator level.
What, you don't think I'm suitably impressed?
Well...uh...what if I told you I'm barely holding back
a flood of emotions and excitement?
WOOOOOOOOOOO! See? I lost control for a
second there. Congratulations!
OK, I've had a chance to catch my breath, and now
I offer you a more levelheaded response. *ahem*
YEEEEE HAW!
Oh! Sorry—thought I had all of that out of my
system. Seriously, this is great news. Congrats.
All right, let's just tally up your results.
Sorry, but it looks like you haven't done anything
particularly noteworthy...
Congratulations, Apprentice [Player]!
We're glad to have you as a Carpenter!
Congratulations, Adept [Player]!
Keep up the good work.
You're now officially an Expert Carpenter,
[Player]! Congratulations!
Well, this is a momentous occasion! Congratulations,
Master [Player]!
That's it for me, then. You can take over all my
teaching duties right away.
Ha! Gotcha. Anyway, an achievement like this
deserves some special recognition.
Let's get everyone together and have a little party,
shall we?
Uh...oh boy. I feel like...like I did the first time
we met.
That is...hmm...I'm completely at a loss for words.
I mean, I've never even MET a Hero before!
OK, Woody, get ahold of yourself. You've come
a long way. Catch your breath. *huff* *huff*
Whew. That's better. Now, down to business.
OH MY GOSH, YOU'RE A HERO!
That is...you've achieved Hero rank as a Carpenter!
Well done. Simply amazing!
The king himself wants to see you. He said he has
something for you!
He probably wants you to make some sort of special
cabinet or something, but that's another story...
Anyway, congrats! Keep up the amazing work!
Attention, everyone! We have a living Legend in our
presence! Stop what you're doing and behold!
Um...why don't you go ahead and do something
befitting a Legend now? No pressure.
Ha ha! I'm only kidding. But your Legend status
is no joke! I can't believe how far you've come.
You should go and visit King Erik right away. I'm
sure he'll have something special for you.
I'm honored to have been your teacher and Master.
Congratulations!
You're still a Fledgling...but not for long, I suspect.
Keep working and you'll see results!
You're still an Apprentice for the moment.
Keep chipping away!
You're still an Adept Carpenter. But that's not
too shabby! Keep up the good work.
Hey, you're an Expert! It won't be long until you're
a Master, like me.
Well done, Master Carpenter! I'm really proud of
you.
You're still a Hero. What, you expected to move
up again so quickly?
Have you visited with the king yet? You should get
on that. He'll probably have something nice for you.
Have you met with King Erik since you earned
the rank of Legend?
What?! When a king summons you, it's generally
kind of important you show up, you know.
So what are you waiting for? You're making me
look bad! Get on with it!
Hello there, [Player].
How can I help you?
[Choice: Report / Chat / Forget it]
*snooze* *snooze* HUH? What? What's going on?
Oh, [Player]! Do you need something?
[Choice: Report / Chat / Forget it]
It looks like you're not really focusing on your Life
as a Carpenter right now. *sigh* I blame myself.
Well, anyway, if you become a Carpenter again,
come see me! I'd love to chat.
Hey, [Player]! How are you?
How's Life as the top Carpenter in Castele?
You're still looking for a challenge? Well, I mean...
I'm just a lowly Master. What could I offer you?
Although, come to think of it...I did find something
interesting when I was cleaning up the other day.
It's one of Grandpa's old crafts. It was actually
ripped in half and crumpled up!
See, he never could get it quite right. I think he
got frustrated and just trashed it.
So if you want challenging, this should do the
trick.
Anyway, why don't you think about it? Then come
back and see me if you want to try it.
Hello, [Player].
Can I help you with something?
[Choice: Special Request / Chat / Forget it]
So you want to try your hand at making a
[Name 2]?
[Choice: Let's do it / Not right now]
All right! This is exciting! I'll try to help you as much
as I can...but mostly I'll stay out of your way.
If I remember correctly, Marimo said the materials
came from the top of Mount Snowpeak.
Come talk to me when you've got all the supplies,
and we'll get started. Good luck!
Oh, really? That's too bad. I was really curious if
you could actually pull it off!
Well, if you change your mind, I'll be here...
You know what, [Player]? I bet you could
make any craft in Castele! You really are that good.
My goodness...the legendary [Name 2].
I never thought I'd see it!
Here—take these. It's a little something in recognition
of your accomplishment.
What are they? Well...er...I don't exactly know.
Maybe you'll find some use for them.
Let me know if you want to try
the challenge again.
I'll give you another one of those coins,
so it'll be worth your while.
According to Grandpa, you can find everything you
need for the [Name 2] in one place...
It's all on Mount Snowpeak! If anyone can get this
thing made, it's you.
You...you're giving up? Aww...but I really wanted to
see a [Name 2] in real Life!
[Choice: ((Yes...it's too hard / ((No! I'll try again!]
That's the spirit! Don't stop now, friend. Just let me
know when you're ready. I'll be waiting!
Oh...OK. I guess that's the way it goes. Well, if you
change your mind, I'll be here.
Oh! I have one more thing for you. Take a look at
this craft.
I've never heard of ANY of the materials! Crazy,
right?
Anyway, you keep this. Who knows? Maybe one day
you'll even figure out what to do with it. Heh.