A Mix-Up

Questor Offer

[an oath], you look like that [your race], [your name]. Is that you, [your first name]?

You're not by any chance [your name], are you?

Wait a minute. You're not [your name], are you?

Refuse Quest

All right then. Just curious.

Good. No offense.

Accept Quest

"Thief! You're the one who stole my [gem]! [guard]! Kill!" As you hear the accusation, you know it to be false. Mayhap you have filched a gem from time to time, but there is no way this one should be pinned on you.

"You've got a lot of nerve coming back here after taking my [gem]! My associate [guard] will take care of your business now." Something is clearly wrong. This person has no reason to be upset with you.

Quest Complete

"So, it wasn't you who stole my [gem] at all. [an oath], I feel ashamed for wrongly accusing you. Here, please accept this [reward] as my apology. I'll make certain that the [this place] guards know that you're an innocent [your race]." You know in your heart that even if [quest giver] speaks on your behalf, your reputation will never be the same.

Rumors During Quest

They always have the best information in [inn], [inn's town].

[inn] of [inn's town] is the only place I'd go for really choice information.

When they find that [your race] thief, there's going to be a real hanging party.

Poor [quest giver], but that [your race]'s gonna pay twice the price of that [gem].

Rumors Postfailure

All evidence definitely points to [your name] as the [quest giver's place] thief.

[quest giver] is continuing the search for that [your race], almost obsessively.

Rumors Postsuccess

It turned out that [your name] was innocent of the [quest giver's place] robbery.

That [your race] mercenary was proven innocent of the [quest giver's place] robbery.

Questor Postsuccess

I still feel terrible about wrongly accusing you, [your first name].

Questor Postfailure

Thief! Thief! Get out or I'll call the guards!

Quest Log Entry

[the quest date]: [quest giver], a [quest giver] in [quest giver's town] of [quest giver's place] suddenly accused me of burglary, that I stole [his/her] [gem]. I am, naturally, innocent, but it would appear that I will have to prove it if I want to show my face in [the region] again.

Message 1011

Poor [quest giver] lost [his/her] [gem]. A witness saw a [your race], like you, at [quest giver's town].

[quest giver] is still trying to track down the [your race] adventurer who stole that gem.

Message 1012

[merchant] is a hard-working, basically honest [merchanthome's town] merchant.

Not one to overcharge customers, that [merchant]. At least not too much.

[merchant], eh? You'll find [him/her] over in [merchanthome], [merchanthome's town] this time of day.

If you listened to [priest], [merchant] is a blight on all of [the region].

[merchant] gets along with most everyone, but [he/she] doesn't like [thief].

Message 1013

[noble] is of the royal house of [noblehome's town]. [an oath], [his/her] family has ruled forever.

[noble] is a typical member of [his/her] class -- decadent, ruthless, arrogant.

[noble] spends [his/her] time over in the [noblehome], [noblehome's town] this time of day.

[thief] isn't too fond of [noble], but most everyone else is.

[noble] has had a longstanding disdain for [priest's faction] and [priest] specifically

Message 1014

[priest] is a cleric of [priest's faction], of course, and quite a zealous one too.

[priest] has risen above the scandals that plagued [his/her] early days in [priest's faction].

[priest] usually can be found in meditation at [priesthome], [priesthome's town] right about now.

Most everyone in [priesthome's town], except [noble], greatly respects [priest].

The only person [priest] obviously dislikes is that [merchant], [merchant].

Message 1015

[thief], well, [he/she]'s a retired jewel thief. Or semi-retired, as I understand.

[thief] used to be quite a jewel thief in [thiefhome's town] once upon a time.

Someone told me that [thief] lurks about [thiefhome] this time everyday.

[merchant] doesn't believe that [thief] has reformed [his/her] life at all.

[thief] dislikes [noble], despite the [noble]'s aristocratic blood.

Message 1016

[witness] is the name of that [witness] who saw the theft at [quest giver's town].

[witness] is just a [witness]. You can find [him/her] over in [witness's town], [witness's place].

Message 1017

A ragged beggar boy suddenly thrusts a letter in your hands and disappears before you have a second to question him.

Message 1018

My Dear, Dear [your name], Sorry for this inelegant but expediential means of communication. Our enemies have made quite a mess of your, well, shall we say, not-quite-but-almost snow white life. As much as we respect and admire thievery, as you did not commit these particular honors, we think it best that you expose the true architect to the eyes and nooses of the admiring public. The person with whom it would be most efficacious for you to speak is [witness], a [witness] you may find lolling about [inn]. You will probably not find [him/her] the friendliest of persons. After all, [he/she] is the witness who saw you at [quest giver's town]'s, stealing the [gem]. Nevertheless, with a little effort, you might gain some information from the encounter. Good luck, my dear. There is surely nothing more tiresome than being accused of an act of wanton, diabolic avarice for which you are uncharacteristically innocent. -- The Necromancers

Message 1019

Dear [your first name], We know all about being falsely accused of crimes, but we are seldom in a position to combat the accusations. In your case, we are at least aware of the name of one of your accusers -- [witness]. I do not know if [he/she] is working for one of your enemies or ours, or is a completely innocent pawn, but [he/she] was allegedly the witness to the burglary at [quest giver's town]. Be careful speaking with [witness] -- [he/she] may have powerful friends. Your best bet may be in speaking with [him/her] in public. I understand that [he/she] frequents [inn] in [inn's town]. The Agents

Message 1020

[your first name], Awright, this is gonna be a quick note, but your pals in the Thieves Guild want to help you out. Now we don't know who actually took that [gem] from [quest giver's town], but we know you didn't. Let's face it -- if you had taken that [gem], you wouldn't be in near as much trouble. You're a smart kid, smart enough to get away with it. But someone is framing you. The person who identified a [your race] who looked like you stealing the [gem] was a certain [witness] by the name of [witness]. Couldn't tell you whether [he/she]'s telling the truth or not, whether [he/she] saw someone who looked like you or not, but we figure you can make those inquiries yourself. You can find this [witness] in a tavern called [inn] right in [inn's town]. Just watch out for yourself. This ain't a game. The Thieves Guild

Message 1021

Dear Friend, I know you didn't do it. You didn't steal that [gem] outta [quest giver's town] any more than I did. Who do I suspect? Well, there's this [priest] in [priesthome's town] who would be just as happy stealing gems and framing people as I would be drinking a cool ale on a hot summertide day. I don't have any evidence, but you might wanna check into [him/her]. The name of this cleric is [priest]. Good luck. A Friend

Message 1022

[your name], You dont know me and I dont owe you any favors and even after this you dont owe me nothing, you unnderstand? I used to work for this [merchant] by a name of [merchant]. Now [he/she] was a crazy one, [he/she] was. Always trying to find a way to get rich. And always quick to blame someone else when [he/she] got caught with [his/her] hands in the cookie jar. That's how I got put away. If I was you Id look to see if my old freind had something to do with the steeling at [quest giver's town]. A Friend

Message 1023

Dear [your name], Please forgive this intrusion. I am quite certain that your mind is on other subjects than polite chitchat, so I will come right to the point. I do not believe that you were responsible for the burglary in [quest giver's town], but unless you prove yourself innocent, you will be forevermore persecuted for it. There is a [noble] of my acquaintance who I believe knows more about the affair than most. It may be that [he/she] even arranged or even committed the crime. I can say no more, except that [his/her] name is [noble] and [he/she] lives in [noblehome's town]. And one final thing: [he/she] has very powerful friends. Do not face [him/her] at a disadvantage. A Friend

Message 1024

Dear [your name], Perhaps it would interest you to know that there is at least one person who doesn't think you did it. Or maybe I should say two people in [thiefhome's town] don't think you did it. Me and the one who did it -- a [thief] who did do the burglary. Now, the truth is that I don't have any proof, but [thief], that's the [thief], has done that kind of jewel-robbing before. [an oath], [he/she] even spent time in jail for it. So, maybe [thief] didn't do it. Maybe. But if [he/she] didn't, I can tell you this -- [he/she] knows more about who really did it than you do. So if you want to find out who did it and who's framing you, go find this [thief] and ask [him/her] some questions. A Friend

Message 1025

"It's you! You're the one who robbed [quest giver's town]! Guards! Guards!" [witness] slips you a note as [he/she] flees.

"It's the [your race] who robbed [quest giver's town]! Somebody help me!" [witness] slips you a note as [he/she] flees.

Message 1026

[the quest date]: I received a letter from the Necromancers, telling me about the [witness] who supposedly saw me in [quest giver's town], stealing the [gem]. The person's name is [witness] and [he/she] frequents [inn].

Message 1027

[the quest date]: The Agents of the Underking sent me a letter, identifying the [witness] who said [he/she] saw a [your race] like me stealing the [gem] from [quest giver's town]. [witness] may be an innocent pawn or an agent of one of my enemies. I will not know until I speak with [him/her] at [inn] here in [inn's town].

Message 1028

[the quest date]: The Thieves Guild sent me a letter, letting me know that they know that I'm innocent of the burglary. They also mentioned the name of the [witness] who said [he/she] saw me stealing that [gem]. [witness] frequents a tavern called [inn]. I should pay my respects.

Message 1029

[the quest date]: I received a letter from an anonymous friend, identifying a [priest] named [priest] as a possible agent behind the [gem] burglary for which I've been framed.

Message 1030

[the quest date]: Someone sent me a letter about a [merchant] named [merchant] who would be just the type to steal that [gem] and set me up to take the punishment.

Message 1031

[the quest date]: According to a letter I was sent anonymously, there is an aristocrat named [noble] in [noblehome's town] who may know quite a bit about what really happened at [quest giver's town].

Message 1032

[the quest date]: I was sent a letter from an anonymous source identifying someone named [thief] as a notorious jewel-thief living right in [thiefhome's town]. Even if [he/she] didn't actually rob [quest giver's town], a conference may reveal who did.

Message 1033

[your name], Meet me at [withouse] here in [withouse's town]. [witness]

Message 1034

[the quest date]: [witness] apparently slipped me a note when I talked to [him/her] and [he/she] called for the guards. I have been asked to meet [him/her] at a place called [withouse].

Message 1035

Thank [a god] you got my note. I'm sorry about calling the guard, but I couldn't be seen talking to you. Listen, I can't talk long, but I know now that you didn't do it. I told the truth when I said I saw a [your race] like you stealing the [gem] at [quest giver's town], but then I saw something else. There's this [merchant] named [merchant] who, I guess, found out that you were in town and hired someone who looks a lot like you to steal the [gem] and hide it away. If you want to clear your name, get the gem out of [the dungeon], where [merchant] has it stashed, or see if you can find any other evidence in [thiefhouse], where [merchant] hangs out. Now, I gotta go. Good luck.

Message 1036

Listen, you gotta believe me. I really saw a [your race] like you take the [gem], and I thought it was you. But that's before I saw [noble]'s cousin in [noblehome's town]. That kid looks almost exactly like you, and I happen to know that [noble] sent [his/her] cousin to [the dungeon] just recently. It'd be a great place to stash a [gem]. The only other good choice would be [thiefhouse], where [noble] stays at night. As soon as I saw that cousin, I knew you were innocent. But you're going to have to get the evidence yourself. I have to go now. Good luck, friend.

Message 1037

I wasn't lying when I said I saw someone who looked like you steal that [gem] from [quest giver's town]. Then I saw that [your race] again at [priesthome], talking to [priest], one of the priests there. I overheard the two of them say something about [the dungeon], and I then followed that [your race] down to [thiefhouse]. From there, the [your race] went to [the dungeon]. A few minutes later, you came into my tavern. No one will believe your and my word against [priest]. You're going to have to find some evidence, either at [the dungeon] or [thiefhouse] to clear your name. Now, I must go. Good luck.

Message 1038

I guess you got my note. I'm really sorry all this happened, [your first name], but I really did see someone who looked exactly like you steal the [gem] from [quest giver's town]. The person who did it was a master of disguise -- a master thief named [thief]. Shortly after the burglary, I was walking past [thiefhouse] when I heard a voice which I recognized as the thief's, saying something about a stash in [the dungeon]. When I saw who was speaking, I recognized the renowned [thief]. These days [he/she] is a respectable member of the community and it will take evidence to convict [him/her]. I can't help you there, but I imagine what you need is in [thiefhouse] and [the dungeon]. Good luck.

Message 1039

You got my note, I see. Listen, [your first name], I know that you didn't burgle [quest giver's town], but you have to understand that my life won't be worth a silver if they see us talking. I work for [merchant], which may not mean anything to you, but believe you me, [he/she] practically runs [merchanthome's town]. If you want to clear your name and implicate my boss, you're going to have to get some hard evidence. If I were you, I'd either leave the region, or look for something on [him/her] at [thiefhouse], [his/her] house in town, or [the dungeon], [his/her] secret treasure trove. Now, I gotta go. You never saw me, [your first name].

Message 1040

Listen and listen carefully, [your first name]. This is what happened. I witnessed the burglary at [quest giver's town], but I knew that if I told the truth about who really did it, no one would believe me and I'd probably get hanged for treason. So, I told everyone a stranger did it. Specifically, you. The real burglar is someone beyond suspicion -- [noble] of the royal house of [the region]. You're going to need some evidence to prove it and I'm not going to stick my neck out any more. The only other thing I can tell you is that, during the weekends, [noble] spends [his/her] time at [the dungeon] and at night, at [thiefhouse]. Hope you can find some evidence in one of those places. Good luck and I'm sorry.

Message 1041

Hi, [your first name]. I couldn't talk to you at the tavern -- it was too public. I really was a witness of the burglary at [quest giver's town]. In fact, I did it. But the one who paid me to do it and the one who said I should blame a stranger for it was [priest], a priest of [priest's faction]. Obviously, no one's going to believe you if you just come out and say it. You're going to need evidence. I can tell you that I stashed the [gem] in a place called [the dungeon], but just getting the gem back isn't going to convince anyone. Check out [thiefhouse] -- [priest] spends a lot of time there at night. Maybe you can find something on [him/her] there. Now, I have to go. I'll deny all of this conversation, but right now, I'll wish you good luck.

Message 1042

No, I know you didn't do it, [your first name]. It was a [thief] by the name of [thief]. Most people in [thiefhouse's town] know [he/she] used to be a thief, but they all think [he/she]'s retired to a life of public service. I can tell you [he/she] hasn't. You see, [he/she] picks a stranger in town to blame all [his/her] burglaries on so [he/she] remains above reproach. I'd love to see [him/her] caught, but you're going to need some hard evidence. Most nights [he/she] stays at a place called [thiefhouse], so I'd look either there or [his/her] old hideout, [the dungeon]. Watch yourself, [your first name], and good luck.

Message 1043

[the quest date]: [witness] told me that [merchant] was really responsible for the burglary, but I'll need hard evidence to convince anyone. I may need to go to both [thiefhouse] and [the dungeon] to find all I need.

Message 1044

[the quest date]: [witness] told me that a noble, [noble] actually engineered the burglary, but, as [he/she] is so far above suspicion, I'll need to find some evidence. The two places suggested were [thiefhouse], where [noble] frequents at night, and [the dungeon].

Quest Time Lapse

[the quest date]: [witness] confessed that [he/she] knew who committed the burglary and that it wasn't me. On the other hand, [priest], the true engineer behind it, will be difficult to convict. The two places where I might find evidence, [witness] says, are [thiefhouse] and [the dungeon].

Message 1046

[the quest date]: [thief], a notorious but supposedly retired jewel thief was responsible for the burglary for which I've been framed, at least, according to [witness]. Further, [he/she] says, [thief] is now so well-respected, I'll need hard evidence to convict [him/her]. I might be able to find this evidence in [thiefhouse] or [the dungeon], or both places.

Message 1047

You have found the [gem] that was stolen from [quest giver's town].

Message 1048

[merchant] [merchanthome's town] Dear [merchant], I hope everything in [merchanthome's town] is fine and that you and your family are in good health. The weather, I understand, is clement, so I must commend you on ordering it for my visit. On to business. You mentioned in your last letter that you were interested in a discount for my services because the [gem] is not of top quality and you have already found a convenient scapegoat for the crime. I agree to your terms, provided that you make certain that this [your race] mercenary is the fool you suggest. If the worm turns, you know as well as I do, that it's every man for himself. And if that [priest] [priest] gets involved, [he/she] can destroy the whole affair. I will see you soon, my friend. -- [a name]

Message 1049

[noble] [noblehome's town] My Darling [noble], What a crafty, wicked thing you are. Don't think for a minute that I didn't suspect you were behind poor [quest giver]'s misfortune. It was very sweet of you to get the [gem] I wanted, but I somehow thought that you were going to pay for it. I don't want you to think I'm unappreciative, my dearest darling, but if that [gem] is taken out of [the dungeon] and anyone traces it to me, you won't even be able to count how many fingers'll be pointing at you. I'd watch out particularly for that nasty little [thief]. This is the sort of blackmail [he/she]'d love. Nevertheless, the [gem] was a very sweet thought and I thank you. Love, [a name]

Message 1050

[priest] [priesthome's town] Dear [priest], Ignore my last letter where I applauded you for your enormous contribution to [priest's faction]. That [gem] that you said was a donation was stolen from [quest giver]. If it becomes known that the gem was stolen for our temple, our prestige in [the region] would greatly suffer. [noble] already hates us, and with [his/her] influence on the royal family, [priest's faction] will have much for which to answer. We will discuss at our next meeting what appropriate castigation this situation merits. Do not think of challenging the temple. Yours Regretfully, [a name] [priest's faction]

Message 1051

[thief] [thiefhome's town] My Dear [thief], So, you're back in business, are you? When I heard about the affair at [quest giver's town], I had a pleasant rush of nostalgia. Shall I ever fully forget the good old days when the two of us were partners? Surely no more than I shall forget when you framed me for a jewelry job in precisely the same way you're framing that [your race] mercenary. That was at [merchant]'s business, wasn't it? Don't worry, this is not a blackmail note. I will not tell anyone a word ... unless, of course, they ask. Naturally, my memory may fade should you tell me where in [the dungeon] you hide that [gem]. Please write back with your own reminiscences. [a name]

Message 1052

This does seem to be some incriminating evidence. Hopefully you can locate some friend of [quest giver] who can convince [him/her] to come out of hiding after reading it.

Message 1053

[noble] was behind that burglary? Well, well, well. Here's what you need to do. I'll talk to [his/her] family -- they'll be eager to defuse this situation as cleanly as possible. You get the [gem] to [quest giver] in [quest giver's town], so [he/she]'s happy. What an amateur burglar that [noble] is.

Message 1054

So [thief] was behind the burglary that nearly ruined my business, eh? And now [he/she]'s trying to frame you. Well, I'll speak to the authorities and this friend of [his/her]. All I need from you is that [gem]. Bring it to [quest giver] in [quest giver's town] and that'll not only clear you, but improve your reputation with [him/her].

Message 1055

Blessed [a god], this is no forgery! The writer is correct. [merchant] has reason to fear me. [priest's faction] will see to it that [merchant] is brought to the proper authorities, but we must see to it that you are not considered to be any kind of accomplice. If you get the [gem] and bring it to [quest giver], we can be assured of [his/her] goodwill, which we need. Hurry to [quest giver's town] with that [gem], [your first name].

Message 1056

You got this out of [priest]'s cell in [thiefhouse]? [an oath], it's priceless! Quickly, now, [your first name], get that [gem] to [quest giver] and I'll spread the word around that the true thief of [quest giver's town] is a priest of [priest's faction]!

Message 1057

You're the thief [witness] told everyone about! Guards!

Guards! It's the [your race] [witness] identified as the thief!

I have nothing to say to a common jewel thief. [witness] told me all about you. Guards! Guards!

Message 1058

You mindless [your race]! Why couldn't you be content with being a scapegoat? [guard4]!

Why couldn't you just get out of [the region] and have left everything alone, [your race]? [an oath], you'll wish you had!

Message 1059

[the quest date]: The true thief will be exposed and punished, but first I need to get the [gem] back to [quest giver] in [quest giver's town].

Message 1060

After all this time, there is nothing you can do easily to salvage your reputation in [quest giver's place]. You would be best to give the place a wide berth for some time.

Message 1061

[the quest date]: I was informed that someone named [witness] has been blaming me for the theft of the [gem]. I should search for this person.

Message 1091

[the quest date]: I met with [witness] who told me that the one behind the stolen [gem] is indeed [merchant]. [He/she] spends [his/her] nights at home, in [thiefhouse] of [thiefhouse's place], and has a stash at [the dungeon]. I may get out of this mess yet.

Message 1092

[the quest date]: I met with [witness] who told me that the one behind the stolen [gem] is indeed [noble]. [He/she] spends [his/her] nights at home, in [thiefhouse] of [thiefhouse's place], and has a stash at [the dungeon]. I may get out of this mess yet.

Message 1093

[the quest date]: I met with [witness] who told me that the one behind the stolen [gem] is indeed [priest]. [He/she] spends [his/her] nights at home, in [thiefhouse] of [thiefhouse's place], and has a stash at [the dungeon]. I may get out of this mess yet.

Message 1094

[the quest date]: I met with [witness] who told me that the one behind the stolen [gem] is indeed [thief]. [He/she] spends [his/her] nights at home, in [thiefhouse] of [thiefhouse's place], and has a stash at [the dungeon]. I may get out of this mess yet.

Message 1100

You notice [quest giver] sneak out of the door.