Repository of Forbidden Books
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This bookcase is sealed off with magic.
The magic that was sealing off these books is gone.
Let's see what they're about!
...They're all written in some ancient language. You
can't make sense of it.
This bookcase is sealed off with magic.
This bookcase is sealed off with magic.
His Darkness Damien Has a Tantrum at Age 7
The title is there, but the glass is broken and the
painting is gone. Looks like someone got angry...
*flap flap flap* Come at night for a very special
service! It's off the books!
*flap flap flap* From dawn to dusk, we run our
licensed alchemy shop by the book!
*flap flap flap* I'd stop hovering if someone would
just read me.
*fwip fwip fwip*
*fwip fwip fwip*
*fwip fwip fwip*
Hah!
You! You read books, right? Of course you do!
My, but you're a brave one to try reading me!
I am known as the Tome of Shadows.
>tome: (n.) 1. a large book 2. one of several volumes
>>Tome of Shadows: a demonic book creature,
a devourer of truth, spewing bogus information
Sagacious and learned and more than a little bored.
...That is a bit too much information.
I have recently been highly concerned with the state
of a certain art.
>concerned (v., passive) 1. worried about 2. keenly
interested in
So what am I so concerned about? Why, the state of
alchemy these days!
When I was just off the press, Alchemists had hopes
and dreams. They were zealous about their craft...
>dream (n.)
...Ah, you probably know what that means.
In any case, in addition to being an evil-looking book
creature, I also sell rare alchemical ingredients.
Even a Tome of Shadows needs Dosh, you know.
But now that we're done with the explanations...
welcome to my shop! I have items you probably
won't encounter in most other places of business!
So what do you think, strange being? A fine
assortment of items, right?
Would you like to take another look?
Strange being, you are aware that I don't merely
deal in alchemy supplies, correct?
*fwip fwip fwip fwip fwip*
This is just a...cover...for my shadier business.
My true powers awaken at night. Return after sunset
and you shall see.
Farewell, strange being. I wish you luck on your
journeys, insomuch as you earn Dosh to spend here.
*fwip fwip fwip fwip fwip*
The story I was reading has just reached its climax!
And you made me put it down...
>climax (n.) 1. the culminating point of a story
2... Ah, the first part of the definition suffices here.
As you can see, I am currently enjoying a quiet break
catching up on my extensive reading list.
Aren't you adventuring with another being? It is
rude to ignore your party and talk to books instead.
... *fwip fwip*
*fwip fwip fwip*
*fwip fwip fwip*...
*fwip fwip fwip fwip*
*cough* *cough* All this dust...
...That was an unexpected coughing attack.
>cough (n., Latin: tussis) reflex action that clears
one's airways
My name is the Tome of Shadows. I am a magical
book, also known as a devourer of truth.
Strange being...is there perhaps something you
would like to redo? Mistakes you would like to erase?
Let me speak more simply so as not to confuse you.
Would you like to reallocate all the Stat points you've
spent when leveling up?
Oh ho! I see how your eyes light up with interest
upon hearing these words!
How do I do it? Is such a thing even legal and right?
Do not be so concerned about "legal" and "right."
I must warn you first that it is not a free service.
I've got to make ends meet somehow, after all.
>Money doesn't grow on trees (idiom)
I won't ask for much. Say, [Player] Dosh?
This is a bargain for resetting one's Stat points.
[Choice: Reset Stats / I'll pass]
Let me speak simply so as not to confuse you.
Would you like to reallocate all the Stat points you've
spent when leveling up?
I can even reset the Stat bonuses you've obtained by
eating those special candies.
The number of candies you can use would be reset
too. Right now you can eat only [Name 1] more.
The candies you've used up won't magically
reappear, of course. That would be absurd.
Oh ho! I see how your eyes light up with interest
upon hearing these words!
How do I do it? Is such a thing even legal and right?
Do not be so concerned about "legal" and "right."
I must warn you first that it is not a free service. I've
got to make ends meet somehow, after all.
>Money doesn't grow on trees (idiom)
I won't ask for much. Say, [Player] Dosh?
What would you like to reset?
[Choice: $$Level-up bonuses / $$All Stat bonuses / I'll pass]
*fwip fwip fwip* Taa-daa!
There. It's done.
The Stat reset is complete. Do you feel like a
newborn baby?
Farewell, strange being. I wish you luck on
your travels.
What?! You don't want to try it? Do you not realize
what a rare opportunity I'm offering you?
Think about how unique my services are! No one
else can do that for you!
*sigh* You've made up your mind, and I can't
change it. Strange beings think in strange ways.
However, I am sure one night you will come here
again asking for a Stat reset.
...How regrettable. You do not have enough Dosh.
>poverty (n.) the state of lacking money and not
being able to afford comforts in Life
But fortunes rise, and fortunes fall. I expect you will
find a way to earn more Dosh. I shall await you here.
My services shall cost you...huh?
I-is that...a Royal Pass?!
>royal (adj.) 1. that of a king 2. befitting royalty
>pass (n.) a permit or a free ticket
Ngh...
To be honest, I have purchased so many books
recently that I'm struggling moneywise this month...
But you have the Royal Pass, so I must begrudgingly
offer my services free of charge. *sigh*
Fine, then. I can reset your Stats for free. I won't
even take a single Dosh from you.
What do you say to that?
[Choice: Reset Stats / No, thanks]
Fine, then. I can reset your Stats for free. I won't
even take a single Dosh from you.
What exactly shall I reset for you?
[Choice: $$Level-up bonuses / $$All Stat bonuses / Neither]
Should you need another reset, visit me again.
...Preferably without that Royal Pass of yours.