Marimo

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MarimoThe last time I visited this part of the world, a lot of these trees were saplings! Wanna guess my age? I just gave you a major hint.

MarimoAhh...how many years has it been? Ten? Twenty? A hundred? No, definitely not a hundred. Mmm. I missed this sweet forest air...the lush forest vegetation... What a wonderful natural preserve!

MarimoHello. Aren't you the young Carpenter who was working with my grandson, Woody? Yes! I knew it. Well, I'm Marimo. I assume you've heard of me. Listen closely, youngster. I don't often give out free advice. Once you reach the Expert level, you'll be able to modify crafts all by yourself. Take advantage of this ability! You can make unique items that are more powerful than they seem. For example, you could make a magic wand that would make a Wizard practically unstoppable! So take this. And try mixing it into a special craft when you're able.

MarimoHello. Aren't you the young Carpenter who was working with my grandson, Woody? Yes! I knew it. Well, I'm Marimo. I assume you've heard of me. Listen closely, youngster. I don't often give out free advice. Once you reach the Expert level, you'll be able to modify crafts all by yourself. Take advantage of this ability! You can make unique items that are more powerful than they seem. For example, you could make a magic wand that would make a Wizard practically unstoppable! So take this. And try mixing it into a special craft when you're able.

MarimoWanna learn something really cool? Well, too bad! I won't teach you until you make Expert! Hah! Being a respected and feared guru is way more fun than I imagined!

MarimoWanna learn something really cool? Well, too bad! I won't teach you until you make Expert! Hah! Being a respected and feared guru is way more fun than I imagined!

MarimoAhhh... I can't get enough of that fresh pine scent! Breathe it in and enjoy! If you make furniture out of Pine Logs, you can even enjoy it in your own home. Mmmm!

MarimoAhhh... I can't get enough of that fresh pine scent! Breathe it in and enjoy! If you make furniture out of Pine Logs, you can even enjoy it in your own home. Mmmm!

MarimoHave you ever taken a close look at any of the furniture out here in the forest? It seems rough and artless, doesn't it? Ah, but take a closer look. Better yet, take a seat in one of the chairs or try napping in one of the beds. Then I think you'll understand the charm and comfort of rustic forest furniture!

MarimoHave you ever taken a close look at any of the furniture out here in the forest? It seems rough and artless, doesn't it? Ah, but take a closer look. Better yet, take a seat in one of the chairs or try napping in one of the beds. Then I think you'll understand the charm and comfort of rustic forest furniture!

MarimoWell, well, well. Look who's a Master. Not too shabby, kid. Not too shabby. I trust Woody has been doing a good job as your teacher? Hah! Who am I kidding? We both know Woody isn't exactly the teaching type. But boy, can that kid work the wood. He's even better than I was, you know? Well, he must be doing something right, because you're pretty good. Tell him I said that. Watch him freak out. Heh!

MarimoWell, well, well. Look who's a Master. Not too shabby, kid. Not too shabby. I trust Woody has been doing a good job as your teacher? Hah! Who am I kidding? We both know Woody isn't exactly the teaching type. But boy, can that kid work the wood. He's even better than I was, you know? Well, he must be doing something right, because you're pretty good. Tell him I said that. Watch him freak out. Heh!

MarimoI'm a believer in the idea of tough love. People either rise to the occasion or wilt. That said, I suppose there are exceptions. I'm not sure how Woody would respond to real stress. Now Poppy, on the other hand—there's a girl with moxie.

MarimoI'm a believer in the idea of tough love. People either rise to the occasion or wilt. That said, I suppose there are exceptions. I'm not sure how Woody would respond to real stress. Now Poppy, on the other hand—there's a girl with moxie.

MarimoOh, hey there. What? Were you expecting a Hero's welcome from me? Pfft. Come back when you've made Legend. Heh. I'm just messing with you. I am actually impressed. Here—take this.

MarimoOh, hey there. What? Were you expecting a Hero's welcome from me? Pfft. Come back when you've made Legend. Heh. I'm just messing with you. I am actually impressed. Here—take this.

MarimoIf you've spent any time as a Wizard, you'll really appreciate that wand, I think. And even if you haven't...I think the craftsmanship really shines through. Wouldn't you say?

MarimoIf you've spent any time as a Wizard, you'll really appreciate that wand, I think. And even if you haven't...I think the craftsmanship really shines through. Wouldn't you say?

MarimoYou...you've actually done it. You made Legend. For once, I am truly in awe. In all my years of working with wood, I have yet to reach the great heights you have. Please take this. It's a craft fit for a Legend. As such, I have never attempted it.

MarimoYou...you've actually done it. You made Legend. For once, I am truly in awe. In all my years of working with wood, I have yet to reach the great heights you have. Please take this. It's a craft fit for a Legend. As such, I have never attempted it.

MarimoSo now that you officially outrank me, tell me—what's your secret? Aw, come on. You can tell old Marimo. It's not like I'll tell anyone else. I'm a recluse,

MarimoSo now that you officially outrank me, tell me—what's your secret? Aw, come on. You can tell old Marimo. It's not like I'll tell anyone else. I'm a recluse,

MarimoSo you made Legend...and you're STILL trying to advance? Remarkable. You must really love the Carpenter Life. I do hope you've tried a few others on for size as well. See, even if you're a bit of a specialist, learning a new Life or two can have major benefits. Even I've got a handful of different licenses. I'm actually a Master Cook, did you know that? Take this. Sorry—it's not food.

MarimoSo you made Legend...and you're STILL trying to advance? Remarkable. You must really love the Carpenter Life. I do hope you've tried a few others on for size as well. See, even if you're a bit of a specialist, learning a new Life or two can have major benefits. Even I've got a handful of different licenses. I'm actually a Master Cook, did you know that? Take this. Sorry—it's not food.

MarimoHave you tried out a new Life yet? It's never too late, you know. Shoot, I was in my eighth decade before I so much as touched a frying pan. And look at me now—a Master Cook! OK, maybe I don't actually LOOK like a Cook, seeing as I'm sitting in the forest covered in sawdust...

MarimoHave you tried out a new Life yet? It's never too late, you know. Shoot, I was in my eighth decade before I so much as touched a frying pan. And look at me now—a Master Cook! OK, maybe I don't actually LOOK like a Cook, seeing as I'm sitting in the forest covered in sawdust...

MarimoCongratulations on earning the Creator rank! You're one of the all-time greats. It's noble work, what you're doing. Transforming trees into beautifully crafted works of art. How different would Reveria look without your skill? You've literally helped craft our world!

MarimoCongratulations on earning the Creator rank! You're one of the all-time greats. It's noble work, what you're doing. Transforming trees into beautifully crafted works of art. How different would Reveria look without your skill? You've literally helped craft our world!

MarimoOne other thing. I wanted to thank you for all you've done for Woody. I know he was technically YOUR teacher, but I think he ultimately learned more from you. So thank you! Maybe Woody will prove to be your greatest craft yet.

MarimoOne other thing. I wanted to thank you for all you've done for Woody. I know he was technically YOUR teacher, but I think he ultimately learned more from you. So thank you! Maybe Woody will prove to be your greatest craft yet.