The Matchmaker

Questor Offer

I am betrothed to [betrothed]. My great misfortune is that [ruler] has other plans for [betrothed]. My only hope is to get [him/her] to the temple and complete the marriage ceremony before [ruler] catches us. Will you protect me while I get my betrothed to the temple? I can pay you [gold] gold pieces.

In [betrothedhome's town], my darling [betrothed] awaits me, tormented by the tyranny of the cruel [ruler]. I cannot sleep while [betrothed] is so imprisoned, but I fear the agents of [ruler], who work to keep us apart. Will you go with me to [betrothedhome's town] and protect me?

Refuse Quest

Alas, I shall have to find another guardian to protect my beloved [betrothed] from [ruler]

Accept Quest

My gratitude will be endless, [your name]. Quickly, let us away to get [betrothed]. We can find [him/her] at [betrothedhome] in [betrothedhome's town].

Quest Complete

[your first name], we are indebted to you. Now that the ceremony is underway, [ruler] cannot prevent it. Here are the [gold] gold pieces I promised you.

Rumors During Quest

[ruler] must be trying to build a harem. I hear [he/she] just sent [his/her] guardsmen out to pick up [betrothed].

Rumors Postfailure

I hear that [betrothed] joined [ruler]'s harem. Not much difference between that and kidnapping if you ask me.

Rumors Postsuccess

[quest giver] and [betrothed] just got married. Isn't that wonderful news?

Questor Postsuccess

[betrothed] and I thank you. Without your help, [he/she] would have been forced to marry [ruler].

Questor Postfailure

I have lost my [betrothed] forever! [He/she] has been forced to wed [ruler]. And you want me to help you? Get out!

Quest Log Entry

[the quest date]: [quest giver] of [quest giver's place] asked me to escort [him/her] to [betrothedhome's town] to find [betrothed]. [quest giver] is betrothed to [betrothed], but [ruler] wants to kill [quest giver] to prevent the marriage. They are to be wed at [temple] in [temple's town].

Message 1011

Ah, my beloved [betrothed]! [your name] has agreed to protect us from [ruler]. Quickly, [your name], take us to [temple] at [temple's town].

Message 1012

We are under orders from [ruler] to prevent this marriage. If [betrothed] comes with us now, nobody will get hurt.

Message 1013

So, [quest giver], you have hired some puny runt to protect you. [ruler] will not be happy that you resisted him. Step aside and let us take [betrothed]. It can only get worse for you.

Message 1014

[quest giver] whispers excitedly, "Yes! This is the place where [ruler]'s thugs are holding my beloved. We must hurry!"

Message 1015

"[an oath]," cries [quest giver], "here is [temple]! Now we just need [priest] to marry us and [betrothed] will be out of [ruler]'s reach for good!"

Message 1020

[quest giver] shakes [him/her] head with disgust. "I'll have to try to save [betrothed] myself, I guess. You let me down, [your first name]." -- Symbols used in the QRC file: -- -- [he/she] occurs 3 times. -- [him/her] occurs 4 times. -- [his/her] occurs 3 times. -- [your first name] occurs 4 times. -- [your name] occurs 3 times. -- [the quest date] occurs 1 time. -- [quest giver's place] occurs 1 time. -- [betrothedhome's town] occurs 5 times. -- [temple's town] occurs 4 times. -- [betrothed] occurs 19 times. -- [betrothedhome] occurs 1 time. -- [gold] occurs 4 times. -- [priest] occurs 1 time. -- [quest giver] occurs 8 times. -- [ruler] occurs 18 times. -- [temple] occurs 3 times.