The Fledgling Alchemist
Explosive Results
Flamel has tasked you with an Alchemist challenge! Complete the challenge to receive your license! Make it so...for science!
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FlamelLooking for Flamel, are ya? Well, that's me!
Yes siree, the famous firecracker himself!FlamelYou know, I'm not sure I like your face... You're not
planning to steal my bombs, are ya????Squawk! Thief! Thief!FlamelShut your squawk hole, Beaker!FlamelLooking to be an Alchemist, huh? The Guild must've
sent you over.FlamelYou're kinda shifty looking, if you ask me. But as
long as you're not here to steal all of my bombs...FlamelWell, I suppose I could help you out in the
alchemy department. I bet you have a name, huh?Flamel[Name 2] it is! All righty, let's get on with it and
make this thing happen!FlamelHere's your first lesson: alchemy is all about the...FlamelKA-BOOMS!
Watch closely, now...Flamel*cough*...*splutter*...*choke*BeakerYou blew it! Squawk! You blew it!FlamelQuit your squawking, birdbrain! I meant to do that!FlamelBig booms are the best part of alchemy! And it's
all in the name of science!FlamelI bet that's why you wanna be an Alchemist—so you
can join the grand pursuit of booms in science, yes?FlamelThat's why I signed up for this Life, and I haven't
regretted it for a second.FlamelSure, you learn lots about nature and science and
all that junk. But the real reason we're all here is...FlamelDA BOOMS!!!FlamelThe sweetest sound in the world, don'tcha think?FlamelCourse, yer nothin' but a newbie...FlamelSo before we get too far along, you gotta learn the
basics. That's just how it goes.FlamelHmm... Easiest thing I can think of to make is an
HP Potion.FlamelNot sure what you'd ever do with it, but I guess it's
a good place to start.FlamelDon't you worry. We'll get to the explosions later!FlamelOkeydokey. You've got the formula, so all you need
now is to gather the ingredients!FlamelNo idea what to do, huh? No problem. Just ask
Beaker for the formula.FlamelThat's Beaker right there. Squawks like a bird,
thinks like a genius.FlamelYou heard me right—he's a brilliant birdbrain!
You know any other birds who can write poetry?FlamelI think we've actually got a book he wrote lying
around here somewhere.FlamelDid I mention this place is a library? 'Cause it is!FlamelThere was something else I wanted to tell you...FlamelOh, right! No talking in the library!BeakerNo talking! SQUAWK!!★ Next Location
Royal Castele Library
BeakerGather the HP Potion materials! SQUAWK!BeakerGotta go see Fizz! Squawk! Flamel's pupil Fizz!
She's got the materials!BeakerSouth Castele! Squawk! That's where you'll find her!★ Next Location
Castele Artisan District
FizzYou must be the new alchemy scholar! Hiya!FizzI'm Fizz, one of Flamel's pupils.FizzBut don't worry. I'm not just fixated on explosions
for their own sake like he is!FizzNope, I'm in alchemy for the science of it.FizzFlamel, on the other hand, is a little...intense when
it comes to the explosive parts of alchemy.FizzYou know, the best part of being an Alchemist
is learning to make something out of nothing!FizzWell, not exactly nothing. We can make healing items,
accessories...even bombs from natural resources!FizzAll you need is the right combination of materials.FizzAmazing, huh? That's why alchemy is the Life for me!FizzMy favorite thing is making accessories. They're
fashionable AND functional. Pretty cool, huh?FizzAnd when it comes to mixing formulas, you've gotta
be part chef and part scientist. It's not easy!
Of course, I've been known to blow up a flask...
or two...maybe three...FizzBut never on purpose! Not like Flamel!FizzIt's a wonder how that man keeps the lab stocked.
He's always blowing up our equipment!FizzBut enough about madman Flamel. We've got
alchemy to learn!FizzLet's start with your practice test.FizzI bet Flamel is having you make an HP Potion, right?
Don't worry. That's a cinch to make!FizzHere are the materials you'll need. I just gathered
them, so they're super fresh!FizzOr you can gather your own if you want. You can
find everything you need around here.FizzYou can usually just look beneath the trees around
here to find [Name 3].FizzNow that I think about it, the eastern side of the
plains is the perfect place to look.FizzJust head to the top of the waterfall to find
[Name 4].FizzHead out of the south city gate, and you'll see
a big tree along the road. That's the spot.FizzBut it's probably best if you just get the test over
with. Flamel doesn't really like to be kept waiting!FizzPlus, if you leave him alone in the library for too
long, he might accidentally blow the place sky-high.★ Next Location
Who knows?
BeakerSquawk! Got yer materials? Got yer materials?BeakerSquawk! Listen and learn!BeakerSquawk! There's the workbench! Squawk!BeakerSquawk! Equip flask! Squawk!★ Next Location
Royal Castele Library
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Royal Castele Library
FlamelHmm... Not bad. Not bad at all! You, my friend,
have performed alchemy!FlamelGo ahead and hang on to that HP Potion. Maybe
you'll find a use for it one day!FlamelI suppose you could use it to treat burns. I get a lot
of burns, for some reason...FlamelBut go ahead and pat yourself on the back, my
friend. You passed the first test!FlamelOf course, there ain't much skill in mixing up
an HP Potion. You've still got a lot to learn!FlamelSo I'm gonna give you another test. Hmm... I've got
just the thing!FlamelA blubbering young man came to see me the other
day. Wanted a certain item, he did.FlamelBut it wasn't anything that exploded, so I sent him
on his way.FlamelHe seemed pretty bummed out. Why don't you see
if you can make him stop crying?FlamelIf you manage to put a smile back on that kid's
face, I'll make you a Fledgling Alchemist.FlamelYou can find him at Castele General Goods. His
name's Herbert. Or Hubert. Something like that.★ Next location
Castele General Goods
RupertWelcome! Well met! Well, blow me down!RupertLooking for something special to give to that
someone special? You've come to the right place!RupertWait a sec... I don't think you're here as a paying
customer, are you...?RupertYou're not actually here to see me, are you?RupertOh, I get it! You're one of Flamel's students!RupertI had a special request for Flamel, but he just
laughed me out of the library. Here's what I need...RupertIt's an accessory called a Lucky Charm!RupertNow, you're probably wondering what a smooth
customer like me needs with a Lucky Charm...Rupertbut I'd rather not say.RupertOf course, if you really MUST know...I'm in love!RupertHead over heels, kindRupertUntil now, I've kept my passion hidden away. But
no longer! It's time to let my lady know how I feel.RupertThere's just one problem: I'm too shy to tell her! So I
thought I'd take the easy route and write her a letter.FizzA love letter? That's so romantic!RupertOh, fluffles! It's Fizz! I...uh...didn't see you there.FizzHee hee. No need to be shy around me, Rupert.RupertOh! Are you teasing me? I don't think I can handle
that right now...FizzI promise I'm not teasing you, Rupert! Please go on.RupertAll right... Where was I? Oh, yes. My ill-fated
love letter...RupertHonestly, it all comes down to one thing: I have
the worst luck of anyone who has ever lived!RupertI was on my way to deliver my love letter when
suddenly I was attacked—by a herd of goats!RupertBecause, you know, goats love paper. So I held the
letter high in the air...but then a bird swiped it!RupertSo now a bird has my letter. A Hunter came by and
tried to shoot the bird...but he shot my letter instead!RupertMy poor, tattered letter fell to the ground. That's
when a group of bratty kids grabbed it!RupertThey started reading it out loud, which was just
too embarrassing for me to handle. And THEN...
Well, I'll just leave it at that. But a lot more stuff
happened. Like, a LOT.RupertI figured the best thing I could do was to get my
hands on a Lucky Charm. No more bad luck for me!RupertI finally managed to find the right formula for such
a valuable accessory...RupertBut as I was taking it home, I was accosted by
more paper-hungry goats. Then that bird again...RupertAnd the Hunter, and...now it's in absolute tatters.RupertIn my desperation, I went to Mr. Flamel. But he
turned a deaf ear to my pleas...or so I thought!FizzYou poor thing!FizzI overheard you asking Flamel for the charm.
He just doesn't understand love the way we do...RupertBut YOU understand, don't you, Fizz?FizzYou bet I do! So don't fret, Rupert. We're going
to make you that Lucky Charm!RupertReally?! You'll help me?!FizzOf course!FizzFlamel wouldn't know true love if it blew up in his
face.FizzPlus, [Name 4] here could really use the practice.FizzYou need practical experience to be a great
Alchemist. You can't learn everything from books!FizzAll right, enough chitchat. Time to gather the
necessary materials!FizzLet's see just what this Lucky Charm formula calls
for... My, it certainly is in tatters, isn't it?FizzHmm? Is this a warning here?RupertYes, I took it upon myself to memorize the formula
before it got all shot up. *ahem*Rupert"Protects the holder from the ravages of bad luck...
at a cost." What do you think that means?FizzI'm not sure, but it certainly sounds suspicious.FizzI wonder who developed this formula...and if it's
actually going to work.FizzAccording to this, we need to get ahold of Leather
String and a Dangerous Object.
That last one might be tricky.FizzWe can probably buy the Leather String at a shop
in the Artisan District...FizzBut a Dangerous Object? That sounds...well,
dangerous. Let's ask around.FizzI guess I've kind of invited myself along.FizzHmm... I guess I've kind of invited myself along.
Hope you don't mind the company!FizzLet's get the Leather String first. To the Artisan
District!(no English text)
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Castele Artisan District
Inn MasterHello there. What can I do for you?FizzWe're looking for some Leather String. It's for an
alchemy experiment!Inn MasterMaking an accessory, are you? Let me just take a
peek at the formula...Inn MasterOoh, a Lucky Charm! I haven't seen one of these
in years... But, geez, what happened to the paper?Inn MasterWell, here's your Leather String. Good luck finding
the rest of the materials.FizzThanks! How much do we owe you?Inn MasterWell... This must be a new alchemy student, huh?Fizz(no English text)Inn MasterIn that case, no charge. Anything to help an
up-and-coming Alchemist!Inn MasterOf course, this is also my tried-and-true way of
convincing new Alchemists to be loyal customers!Inn MasterMakes pretty good business sense, huh?FizzIt definitely does! Thanks so much!FizzCheck it out! We haven't even made the charm yet,
but our luck is already improving. Ha!FizzAll right, what's next? Oh, that's right! We need
to find ourselves a Dangerous Object!FizzNext up is the [Name 2].FizzMaybe we should check out Oddities and Ends.
It's this strange little shop I like to go to.FizzThe shopkeeper there knows tons about weird and
unusual things. Maybe he can help us!FizzIt's just over there. Let's check it out!★ Next Location
Castele Artisan District
Shady Shop ClerkGreetings! Welcome to Oddities and Ends.Shady Shop ClerkOh, it's you, Miss Fizz. What a pleasure it is to
see you again...for the THIRD time today.Shady Shop ClerkYou seem a bit...obsessed with my shop, Miss Fizz.
Haven't you heard that curiosity killed the cat?FizzOh, knock it off and stop acting so spooky. I know
you're smiling behind that mask of yours.FizzLook, we don't have time to fool around. I have
something important to ask you...They're having a mysterious discussion.
FizzNice catch! Thanks for clarifying that.Shady Shop ClerkYes, it makes a bit more sense now, doesn't it?Shady Shop ClerkBack to your initial request. We definitely have
[Name 2] in stock.Shady Shop ClerkAnd as the formula indicates, [Name 2]
can be made from [Name 3].FizzGet this, [Name 1]! The shop doesn't carry any
Dangerous Objects.FizzBut no need to worry. See here how the formula
is smudged a bit?FizzWell, the shopkeeper figured out what used to be
written there!FizzIt turns out we can make a Dangerous Object
from a Suspicious Object!Shady Shop ClerkI'm sure that's the missing part of your formula.
And we have a Suspicious Object, if you want it.FizzYou have one in stock? Great!FizzWe'll take it!Shady Shop ClerkWise choice. Here you go.FizzBut...how in the world are we supposed to turn it
into a Dangerous Object?Shady Shop ClerkThere lies the question, Miss Fizz. You want my two
Dosh?Shady Shop ClerkOnly a dangerous individual could help you create
a Dangerous Object!Shady Shop ClerkHave you seen any dangerous individuals around?FizzWell, there certainly are a lot of sketchy types
hanging around Castele.FizzBut the only one who really scares me is Flamel. Ha!FizzWait a sec!FizzI totally DID see a dangerous-looking character
just a little while ago!FizzHe positively sent chills down my spine. I'm sure
he'll know LOTS about Dangerous Objects!FizzThanks for your help.FizzLet's go and see if we can track down that
dangerous fellow, [Name 1]!★ Next Location
Castele Square
Fizz[Player], it's him! That dangerous-looking
character I told you about.FizzUm, excuse me!Prof. Snooze*zzzz...*FizzUh...hello? Rise and shine!Prof. Snooze*zzzz...*FizzYou know, now that I get a closer look at him,
he doesn't seem all that dangerous...
Kinda sleepy, but definitely not dangerous.Prof. SnoozeBOOOOM!!FizzAHH!!Prof. SnoozeHee hee hee hee...Prof. SnoozeAnd just who do you think you are?FizzUh, my name is— Never mind that! Who are YOU?!Prof. SnoozeYou look awfully familiar, missy. Are you the one who
ate all my doughnut holes?!FizzWhat? No! I don't even like doughnuts. I need to
ask you something...FizzWe need to make this item, but we're not quite sure
how to do it!Prof. Snooze*zzzz...*FizzThink you can help— Hey! How dare you fall asleep
while I'm talking to you?!Prof. SnoozeWhy don't you just gimme a little pinch to wake
me up, eh?FizzExcuse me? I just need—Prof. SnoozeEnough yammering!
Hmm... Interesting formula. Looks...terribly...familiar.FizzHave you seen this formula before?Prof. SnoozeNever! What gave you that idea?FizzBut you just said— Oh, never mind.Prof. SnoozeYou know, I have a friend who is an absolute master
of such mixology!FizzSo what can you tell us about the formula?Prof. SnoozeI can tell you you need a Suspicious Object, that's
for sure!FizzWe have one! Here it is.(no English text)
Prof. SnoozeNow then, let me take a closer look at this...Fizz*cough*...*splutter*... What in the world are you
doing?Prof. SnoozeBlowing stuff up! Oh, how I love to blow stuff up!
KABLOOEY!!FizzUgh! You sound just like the professor!Prof. SnoozeProfessor, eh? I thought as much!Prof. SnoozeBut never mind that. Here you go!FizzExactly what we needed. Thank you so much!FizzBut...it's almost like you pulled this from thin air.
How in the world—?Prof. Snooze*zzzz...*FizzUh... Did he fall asleep again?FizzHonestly! Well, it's no matter. We got what we
needed. Now, on to the library!★ Next Location
Royal Castele Library
FlamelOh, it's you two. What are you up to?FizzDon't you remember giving [Player] an
assignment?FlamelOh yeah, for the little fellow who runs the shop.
What did he want, anyway?FizzHe asked us to make a Lucky Charm for him to cure
his bad luck in love.FlamelYou don't need some ridiculous charm to cure that!FlamelAll you need is a little bit of KABOOM!!FizzThat's your answer to everything!FizzI think we should leave Flamel out of this,
[Player]. He'll be no help to us at all.FizzThe last thing we need is for him to blow up Rupert's
Lucky Charm. Come on—let's get to work!FlamelSo...no kabooms?FizzNO KABOOMS!FlamelShh! No screaming in the library!BeakerSQUAWK! NO SCREAMING! SQUAWK!★ Next Location
Royal Castele Library
FlamelPretty nice work there, newbie.FlamelI mean, it's not PERFECT, but it's pretty good.
I guess I'll have to make you a Fledgling Alchemist...FizzNot "perfect"? "Pretty good"?FlamelI suppose. Even though there weren't any
explosions...FlamelWell, Fizz, since you think [Name 2] is so great,
I'll leave it to you to tally upFlamelOnce young Sherbet has his Lucky Charm, go
ahead and do the whole Fledgling ceremony.FizzWhat ceremony? What are you talking about?FlamelNo time to explain, Fizz. I've got some fireworks to
make right now.FizzHonestly! You don't care about anything unless
you can blow it up!FlamelWell, YOU'RE the one who's blowing her lid right
now! Ha ha ha ha!FlamelBut let me be serious for a second... You know you
didn't even have to make that charm, right?FizzWhat are you talking about? Rupert needs this
Lucky Charm to solve all of his problems!FlamelThink about it, Fizz. Does he really need a charm
to mail a letter?FlamelHe could have just mailed it at the Post Office!FizzOh! You're...actually right about that.FlamelThat's why they invented Post Offices—for the timely
exchange of correspondence! Duh!FlamelBut this here is an alchemy lab. Not some lovey-
dovey matchmaking agency!FlamelI can't have my prized alchemy pupils frittering
away their valuable research time on puppy love!FizzBut...Professor...FlamelGo give that Rampart his precious charm, and tell
him to stop bothering us with his ridiculous requests!FizzYes, sir!FizzCome on, [Name 2]. Let's go see Rupert!★ Next location
Castele General Goods
RupertYay! My Lucky Charm!
Oh, you brilliant Alchemists. I knew I could count
on you!(no English text)
RupertI'll finally have the luck I'll need to deliver my love
letter.
Please accept this as a token of my undying
gratitude.RupertWish me luck!FizzHold on! Eh, never mind.FizzI've never seen him so happy! I just didn't have
the heart to yell at him like Flamel wanted.RupertSo good, so far! No goats yet!FizzWell, that's a good start.RupertAnd no crazy birds attacking me!FizzThings are definitely looking up for him.RupertAnd no Hunters shooting at my letter!FizzI think he's going to make it, [Name 1]!FizzThe Lucky Charm—it's working! It's really working!RupertAAAAUUUGGGHHH!!FizzOh no! I think I spoke too soon!RupertEverything's OK! I can just...see her house!FizzWhew! I think his luck really HAS improved!RupertAAAAUUUGGGHHH!!FizzWhat now?!Rupert*cough*...*splutter*...*choke*FizzWhat happened? Was there an explosion?!FizzIt looks like the Lucky Charm blew up in Rupert's
face! Hold on...let me see that formula again...FizzLet's see...Lucky Charm, Lucky Charm... Here!"Protects the holder from the ravages of bad luck...
at a cost."
Prof. SnoozeHee hee. You just didn't know at WHAT cost,
did you?FizzHey! It's that not-so-dangerous-looking-after-all
sleepy fellow!Prof. SnoozeAllow me to clue you in on what happened...Prof. SnoozeThat Lucky Charm of yours works by absorbing
ALL the bad luck of its holder.Prof. SnoozeBut when the charm fills to the bursting point...Fizz"Bursting point"? I don't like the sound of that...Prof. SnoozeThen it's KABOOOOM!!FizzWait a sec. There's a very tiny message scribbled
here at the bottom..."Warning! Due to the effects of bad-luck
absorption, explosion is inevitable. Nyah-nyah!"
FizzWhat?!FizzAnd what's this on the back of the paper?
"Recipe Invented By [Name 3]"!!FizzHold on a sec... Flamel must've known that all along!
Ohhh, that kaboom-loving trickster!Prof. SnoozeFinally, you got it! Congratulations are in order.FizzCongratulations?Prof. SnoozeYes, congratulations indeed!
Shh! Did you hear that?FizzHear what?RupertWOO-HOO! I gave her the letter!FizzThat sounded like Rupert! Did you hear him,
[Name 1]?FizzSo he finally managed to give his love the letter!
I wonder how she took it.FizzI know Flamel said Rupert should have just used
the Post Office...Fizzbut delivering a letter by hand is definitely MUCH
more romantic!FizzLet's just hope everything works out for those
two lovebirds, [Name 1].FizzAnd now it's my honor to give you your results
from this little alchemy experiment.FizzUsually Flamel does it, but...FizzThere you are! Now you're a real Alchemist!FizzAs Flamel would say, we had a real "blast"! Get it?FizzPlus we got a chance to help out that lovesick
puppy over there. Not bad for a day's work!FizzI bet even Mr. Sleepypants here would agree.
By the way, how do you know Flamel?Prof. Snooze*zzzz...*FizzHe can't seem to keep his eyes open! *yawn*
And now I'm getting sleepy too...FizzI think I'm gonna go take a nap. See you later,
[Name 1]!(no English text)
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Who knows?
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BeakerSquawk! Listen and learn!★ Next Location
Who knows?
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FlamelCan't do it, eh?★ Next Location
Who knows?
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BeakerNo materials! Squawk!
Gotta go see Fizz! Squawk! She's got the stuff!BeakerSouth Castele! Squawk! That's where you'll find Fizz!★ Next Location
Who knows?
[Player] joined your party!
[Player] left your party.
FizzIf you want to learn alchemy, you'll need to speak
with the alchemy Master in the library.FizzIf you need the formula, go talk to the bird in the
library—he'll teach it to you!FizzYou can search South Castele for the materials
needed to make an HP Potion.
Or you could try buying the necessary materials
in town.FizzDid you report to Professor Flamel?FlamelIf you've got a question, just ask my minion, Beaker.FlamelYou can find him at Castele General Goods.
His name's Herbert. Or Hubert. Something like that.FlamelAbout that formula...
Nah, never mind. Good luck! You'll need it.FlamelGo give that Rampart his precious charm, and tell
him to stop bothering us with his ridiculous requests!Prof. SnoozeKABLOOEY!!BeakerFirst things first! Squawk! Go meet Fizz!
South Castele! Squawk! That's where you'll find her!BeakerRrrrrawk! Report!BeakerSquawk! Gotta go to General Goods! Head south!BeakerSquawk! Lucky Charm! Lucky Charm! Gotta get a
Leather String! Dangerous Object!
Leather String's in the market! Squawk! Dangerous
Object? Suspicious Object?
BOOM! RRRAWWWKK!
Artisan District! Market! Squawk! Gotta buy!
RRRRAAWWWKKKK!BeakerScold him! SQUAWK! Scold him!RupertI need your help!You can skip the introductory quest and just update
your license if you want.
Continue with the quest?
[Choice: Yes / No]
FlamelAll righty. I'll just update that license for you...FlamelWait, kid—are you sure about this? Last chance!
[Choice: Yes / No]FlamelKind of impulsive of you, if you ask me. But I guess
everyone loves a go-getter!FlamelChanged your mind, eh? Sounds a little wishy-washy
to me. But still, I'm glad to hear it.FlamelI just hope you know enough about alchemy. It's a
dangerous science, even for the best of us!FlamelHere's your first lesson: alchemy is all about the...FlamelKA-BOOMS!
Watch closely, now...Flamel*cough*...*hack*...*choke*...BeakerSquawk! No more talk! SQUAWK! License!FlamelShut your squawk hole, bird!Flamel*ahem*FlamelThis is awkward. You've opted out of the quest,
but I still gotta pretend you actually did it!FlamelHere're the necessary tools, skills, and funds.
I was gonna give 'em to you during the quest...FlamelCourse, it's not really fair that you're gettin' all this
stuff without doing anything, is it?FlamelI guess I'll just have to tell myself you're some kind
of alchemy prodigy. That should help!BeakerRRRAWWWKK! Stop your blubbering!FlamelEnough!FlamelAll right, kiddo. Show's over! You got what you
wanted, so get outta here.BeakerRrrawwk! Turn that frown upside down!FlamelI've got some other minions running around town.
You would've met them during the quest...FlamelI'll let them know about you, so don't act all
surprised when they say hi to you.BeakerFizz and Rupert! Rrrawwk!FlamelNow don't forget, you gotta report back to me
every now and then!FlamelAll right, off with you! Go get gathering and mixing,
and you'll be a top-rate Alchemist soon!BeakerSquawk! Good luck!