Edwin

Town — Initial conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day.

• “We live in dark times.”
• “The threat of modernity seeks to distract us from the divine path.”
• “It is only through appeasing the Old Gods that we might remain here.”

Town — Initial conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; first-time version of this conversation at this location.

• “Tell me, how well do you know your scripture?”
• “It may well save your life, someday.”
• “Surely you must at least know the four sacred numbers of the dark one, no?”
  • Player responses: “Yes, I know it”; “I don't think so...”

Town — Choice response

When: • After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; first-time version of this conversation at this location
• After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; first-time version of this conversation at this location; enter any answer other than 5930; the player chooses “Yes, I know it”.

• “Alright, lets hear it...”
• “A shame...”
• “You may not know the gods, but they know you...”

Town — Choice response

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; first-time version of this conversation at this location; enter 5930 for the four sacred numbers; the player chooses “Yes, I know it”.

• “Ah, so you do know your scripture.”
• “Here, I'm sorry to have doubted you.”
• “If you know your texts, I am certain you can handle this blade.”

Town — Conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; married to Edwin.

• “I figured I'd stop by the store and pick up some ingredients.”
• “It's nice to have someone to share my hobby with.”

Town — Conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; married to Edwin.

• “I'd like to cook something special for you sometime.”

Town — Conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; not married to Edwin.

• “Tell me... do you cook?”

Town — Conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; not married to Edwin.

• “I consider myself an amateur chef, personally.”
• “...What's that look for?”

Town — Conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; not married to Edwin; first-time version of this conversation at this location.

• “Here, I'll prove it to you.”

Town — Conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; not married to Edwin; first-time version of this conversation at this location.

• “This is a favorite recipe of mine. With a little patience, I am certain you can pull it off.”

Town — Mon/Wed — Conversation

When: During the "Egg" Festival.

• “I don't care much for the prize.”
• “But, finding the "eggs" is the only way to learn more about them...”

Town — Mon/Wed — Conversation

When: During the "Egg" Festival; after the contest has finished.

• “But... where do they come from..?”
• “That's what I'd like to know...”

Town — Mon/Wed — Conversation

When: During the Harvest Festival.

• “Good... this is good...”
• “The local farmers have brought plenty of offerings for the Effigy...”
• “It appears to be in good spirits...”
• “We can rest easy tonight...”

Town — Mon/Wed — Conversation

When: During the Carnival of Souls.

• “The carnival can be a lot of fun.”
• “Though, it also gives me a sense of unease...”
• “I feel like there's more going on here than just fun and games.”
• “But, maybe I'm overthinking it...”

Player’s home — Married-life morning — Initial conversation

When: After marrying Edwin, at the player’s home during the morning (6:00–9:59 AM); one of four conversations is chosen for the day.

• “It's wonderful to be able to see your face first thing in the morning.”
• “My dreams aren't always agreeable... but your pleasant company helps me come back to reality.”

Player’s home — Married-life morning — Conversation

When: After marrying Edwin, at the player’s home during the morning (6:00–9:59 AM); one of four conversations is chosen for the day.

• “I have a good feeling about today.”
• “It's hard to explain... but there's a sort of stillness in the air.”
• “The less that happens around here, the better.”
• “I have a bad feeling about today...”
• “But... maybe it's just me.”
  • Player responses: “Today will be great!”; “I'm not sure... who knows”; “I don't have a great feeling about today, either...”
• “Hmmm...”
• “...But if that's the case, then...”
• “...”

Player’s home — Married-life morning — Choice response

When: After marrying Edwin, at the player’s home during the morning (6:00–9:59 AM); one of four conversations is chosen for the day; the player chooses “Today will be great!”.

• “Well... that puts my mind at ease, a little.”
• “We're all attuned to the world in different ways.”
• “I trust that you might just be right.”

Player’s home — Married-life morning — Choice response

When: After marrying Edwin, at the player’s home during the morning (6:00–9:59 AM); one of four conversations is chosen for the day; the player chooses “I'm not sure... who knows”.

• “Yes... that's true.”
• “It's just a feeling, after all. These things can be misleading.”
• “And besides... my feelings for you are much stronger, so I'll trust in that instead.”

Player’s home — Married-life morning — Choice response

When: After marrying Edwin, at the player’s home during the morning (6:00–9:59 AM); one of four conversations is chosen for the day; the player chooses “I don't have a great feeling about today, either...”.

• “You know what... it doesn't matter.”
• “Whatever the day brings, I know we'll make it through. Together.”

Player’s home — At home — Initial conversation

When: After marrying Edwin, at the player’s home during the night (9:00 PM–5:59 AM) or during bad weather after 10:00 AM; one conversation is chosen for the day.

• “Sometimes, I can get so lost in my reading that I completely lose track of time.”
• “Though, living together makes it a lot harder to get so absorbed.”
• “Getting so lost could be helpful at times, but it probably isn't very healthy.”
• “I have a feeling that I'm better off now.”

Player’s home — At home — Conversation

When: After marrying Edwin, at the player’s home during the night (9:00 PM–5:59 AM) or during bad weather after 10:00 AM; one conversation is chosen for the day.

• “Sometimes, I feel like I'm becoming ill when the gaze of the Old Ones draws near.”
• “Or... I could just be catching a cold...”
• “Sometimes, I wonder what lies beyond the forest.”
• “But... then I remember how much I don't know about the ground beneath my very feet.”
• “That makes the world outside feel rather intimidating.”
• “So, I'll constrain my studies to Elderfield, for now...”
• “There's an old saying in Elderfield:”
• “"The door to the end waits at the beginning".”
• “Most folks use it as a turn of phrase.”
• “But... sometimes I wonder if the meaning is more sinister”
• “It's only happened a few times, but one of my memory-loss potions turns up empty, from time-to-time.”
• “I've likely learned things that required forgetting.”
• “It can be a frightening thought, to know that there are memories I can't recover.”
• “But, I trust myself to make the right decision when absolutely necessary.”
• “This sort of thing just comes with a certain kind of research.”
• “My doses only forget a single day at most, so the risk of forgetting anything too important is low.”
• “It's just eough to cover a peek behind the cosmic curtain, or two.”

Mall Outside — Regular schedule — Initial conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Mall on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day.

• “...How long do they think they can stay down there...”
• “...A town beneath a town... A fool's idea...”
• “...The deeper they go, the more they will change...”
• “...The deeper they go, the more they will know...”
• “...The deeper they go... The deeper they go...”
• “........”

Mall Outside — Regular schedule — Conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Mall on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day.

• “You know, I used to be retired.”
• “I had finally shed my skin, and let my bones shine proudly.”
• “But... it wasn't meant to be.”
• “My savings ran out due to a bad investment, and I had to return to work.”
• “Nobody was hiring skeletons at the time, so I had to put my old skin back on.”
• “Luckily, I hadn't donated it yet.”
• “That was a long time ago, and I am once again retired.”
• “But... I'm worried that the same thing will happen again.”
• “So, the flesh stays on.”
• “...For now, anyways...”
• “The town, or the people?”
• “Some think that the town has always been here, long before the first hapless wanderers set foot here, and could not leave...”
• “Oh... my name is Edwin. I think I've seen you around before... from afar...”
• “There are strange things lurking in the dark.”
• “We'll meet again soon.”

Mall Outside — Regular schedule — Conversation

When: Before the first introduction to Edwin, meet Edwin at Mall.

• “Have you ever wondered what came first?”

Mall Outside — Regular schedule — Conversation

When: Before the first introduction to Edwin, meet Edwin at Mall; first-time version of this conversation at this location.

• “Here, something to keep you safe.”

Sewers — Regular schedule — Encounter

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Sewers on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; first-time version of this conversation at this location.

• “Tell me...”
• “What sort of person are you...?”
  • Player responses: “A person of action”; “A person of fear”; “A person of solitude”; “A person of apathy”; “A person of knowledge”

Sewers — Regular schedule — Encounter

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Sewers on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; first-time version of this conversation at this location; the player chooses “A person of action”.

• “Prove it to me.”
• “...Well done.”
• “Here, you've proven yourself deserving of this.”

Sewers — Regular schedule — Encounter

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Sewers on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; first-time version of this conversation at this location; the player chooses “A person of fear”.

• “Fear begets fear...”
• “I'm glad you were honest with me.”
• “...Here, perhaps it can help alleviate your fear.”

Sewers — Regular schedule — Encounter

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Sewers on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; first-time version of this conversation at this location; the player chooses “A person of solitude”.

• “I can relate to that...”

Sewers — Regular schedule — Encounter

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Sewers on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; first-time version of this conversation at this location; the player chooses “A person of apathy”.

• “I see...”
• “Apathy cannot be rewarded.”
• “...Pennance, however, can.”

Sewers — Regular schedule — Encounter

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Sewers on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; first-time version of this conversation at this location; the player chooses “A person of knowledge”.

• “In that case, the only gift I can give to you is the gift of the unknown.”

Sewers — Regular schedule — Encounter

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Sewers on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day.

• “To know oneself is to know the world...”

Farm — Farm visitor — Conversation

When: When Edwin appears as the day’s visitor on the Farm; before completing today’s farm visit or receiving its gift; first-time version of this conversation at this location.

• “This old farm has seen better days...”
• “The ghost tentacles seem to have done a number on it.”
• “They can be quite difficult to get rid of once they take root.”
• “Luckily... I happen to have something which may help.”
• “Here, perhaps you can restore this old soil to its former stillness.”

Farm — Farm visitor — Conversation

When: When Edwin appears as the day’s visitor on the Farm; before completing today’s farm visit or receiving its gift.

• “Hello.”
• “I was in the area, and figured you might be hungry, tending to these fields and all.”
• “I made too much food for dinner last night, and had some leftovers anyways.”
• “Here, it's a specialty of mine.”

Farm — Farm visitor — Conversation

When: When Edwin appears as the day’s visitor on the Farm; after completing today’s farm visit or receiving its gift.

• “This is such a quiet place. I like to come here to think.”

Town — Regular schedule — Conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day.

• “Say... have you been to the mall?”

Town — Regular schedule — Initial conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day.

• “It's an innocent enough place... but delving deeper down its damp halls will lead you further and further from normality.”
• “If you delve deep enough, the danger will grow...”
• “That said, however, there are strange and wonderful things to be found for those who prepare themselves and push on.”

Town — Regular schedule — Initial conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 AM–8:59 PM, in good weather; the route is selected randomly each day; first-time version of this conversation at this location.

• “Sorry, I must sound a bit... obsessed. Thank you for hearing me out.”
• “If you find yourself capable of braving the mall's dangers, this book could prove useful.”

Town — Hallows — Initial conversation

When: after first meeting Edwin; During All Hallows' Eve.

• “Tricks...”
• “Treats...”
• “...Where did it all begin..?”
• “Every year, we embrace this tradition.”
• “But... for whom is it for?”
• “The Old Gods?”
• “Or... something more tangible..?”
• “I dread to find out...”
• “Oh yes...”
• “Happy Hallows' Eve.”

Town — Eggs — Initial conversation

When: During the "Egg" Festival hunt; at Town.

• “Eggs, eggs, eggs....”
• “Hmmm.....”

Elderfield Saloon — Conversation

When: After meeting Edwin, at the Elderfield Saloon on Monday–Saturday, 6:00–11:59 PM; the seating arrangement and conversation vary from day to day.

• “It's nice to unwind, from time to time.”
• “The darkness is always inching closer and closer.”
• “But, it hasn't reached here...yet.”
• “I haven't been sleeping very well lately.”
• “Though, I suppose that's a common affliction around here.”

Elderfield Saloon — Conversation

When: After meeting Edwin, at the Elderfield Saloon on Monday–Saturday, 6:00–11:59 PM; the seating arrangement and conversation vary from day to day.

• “This old tavern may seem a bit run-down, but the food here is actually quite good.”
• “I used to like camping in The Old Woods when I was a kid.”
• “But, now that I'm old enough to hear the whispers, I'm not so keen on it...”

Church — Initial conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Church on Sunday.

• “I can feel the gaze of the Old Ones, fixed upon this church.”
• “Staring... hatefully...”
• “Or... lovingly...?”
• “Who's to say...”

Edwin’s House — Initial conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Edwin's House during the night (9:00 PM–5:59 AM) or bad weather; one conversation and position is chosen for the day.

• “Ah, hello.”
• “Welcome to my modest home.”
• “Watch your step... it's a bit cluttered.”
• “My book collection may seem a bit excessive, but, well...”
• “Let's just say... the more you know about Elderfield, the more you'll need to know about Elderfield.”

Edwin’s House — Initial conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Edwin's House during the night (9:00 PM–5:59 AM) or bad weather; one conversation and position is chosen for the day; first-time version of this conversation at this location.

• “In any case, thanks for the visit.”

Edwin’s House — Conversation

When: After Edwin’s introduction, at Edwin's House during the night (9:00 PM–5:59 AM) or bad weather; one conversation and position is chosen for the day.

• “But... sometimes I wonder if the meaning is more sinister.”

School lobby — Follow-up

When: After reading Edwin’s school invitation in the journal and meeting him in the School lobby for the first time.

• “Oh good... you got my letter.”
• “I'm so relieved... I don't know if this is something I could manage on my own.”
• “You see, I've been having... "strange" dreams lately.”
• “For me, odd dreams aren't out of the ordinary, but lately they've been becoming more and more specific.”
• “Each night, when I close my eyes, I see this school.”
• “I can't recall how long it's been since I attended classes here, yet I see these old hallways as clear as day.”
• “And... I don't just see them, either.”
• “Each time the dream comes, I can hear a faint sobbing sound, echoing down the hallways.”
• “I'm hit by a terrible sense of pain and sadness, and then...”
• “I wake up.”
• “At this point, I know the only way to stop the dreams is to figure out what happened here.”
• “I have to find whoever is crying in my dreams.”
• “So... I'm glad you came.”
• “With your help, I feel much better about our chances.”
• “So, to start, we should...”
• “Well, I don't really know, to be honest.”
• “I guess we ought to just take a look around, for now.”
• “If something went through the trouble of luring me here, I'm willing to bet it will show itself, eventually.”

School lobby — Follow-up

When: After Edwin’s introductory school-lobby conversation, while exploring the school for the sound from his dreams.

• “The whispers of the Old Gods are not uncommon, in my dreams.”
• “But... something this clear... it's unusual.”
• “This feels much more tangible... immediate...”
• “And... dangerous.”

School lobby — Follow-up

When: After reading Edwin’s school invitation in the journal and meeting him in the School lobby for the first time.

• “I don't know what's waiting for us here, but I know it may not be safe.”

School lobby — Follow-up

When: After Edwin’s introductory school-lobby conversation, while exploring the school for the sound from his dreams.

• “I can hear her now... louder than before...”

School — Edwin END — Conversation

When: After completing this group’s School investigation and returning to the lobby; Edwin gives the parting gift when Edwin’s friendship is strictly higher than both Ellie’s and Blorph’s.

• “Finally, my dreams may become a bit more peaceful now.”
• “I knew I made the right decision, asking for your help.”
• “You've always struck me as a very capable person.”
• “Almost intimidatingly so.”
• “Here, something for you, as thanks.”
• “You have no idea what your presence here today means to me, so hopefully this conveys my gratitude.”
• “And with that... I'm about ready to finally get some sleep.”
• “I hope to see you around, sometime.”

School — Edwin END — Task in progress

When: After completing this group’s School investigation and returning to the lobby; Edwin gives the parting gift when Edwin’s friendship is strictly higher than both Ellie’s and Blorph’s.

• “And, I have you to thank for that.”

School — R Hallway — Conversation

When: During Edwin’s school investigation, after meeting Ellie in Classroom 102 and returning with her to Edwin in the right hallway.

• “Ellie?!”
• “I have to admit, this is quite the surprise.”
• “Or... actually, nevermind.”
• “This is pretty normal, for you.”
• “Yes... "weird" would be an understatement.”
• “The issue is more that they're... too vivid.”
• “And, getting worse.”
• “Hmmm... that's a good lead.”
• “I think we'll need to find a way into room 107.”

School — R Hallway — Follow-up

When: After Ellie tells Edwin about the crying girl in Classroom 107, before entering that classroom.

• “A sad girl in room 107, huh?”

School — School relationship event — Initial conversation

When: On entering the girls’ bathroom with Edwin, Ellie and Blorph, after telling the group in the front office about the Schoolgirl’s mirror instructions.

• “Well... there's the mirror...”

School — School relationship event — Initial conversation

When: In the girls’ bathroom, immediately after defeating Hungry Sister, during the group’s closing conversation.

• “So... she was real.”
• “My head feels lighter now.”
• “Perhaps it was the sister she ate that was calling out to me..?”
• “Indeed...”
• “But, I think that's enough "interesting ghosts" for one day...”

School — School relationship event — Initial conversation

When: On returning to the front office entrance after the Schoolgirl in the inner office explains how to summon Hungry Sister.

• “Ah, there you are!”
• “Given the sounds we've been hearing... even I'm a bit worried.”
  • Player responses: “I think I know what was making those sounds...”

School — School relationship event — Choice response

When: On returning to the front office entrance after the Schoolgirl in the inner office explains how to summon Hungry Sister; the player chooses “I think I know what was making those sounds...”.

• “...Well, that's an unnerving story...”
• “A chant in a mirror, and something that will "eat us"...”
• “It sounds like a typical highschool ghost story.”
• “But, given what we've seen and heard so far... I'll bet this one's true.”
• “As much as I hate to agree... I think it's our best chance to resolve this situation.”
• “I have no doubt that this little girl is the one who's been crying in my dreams...”

School — Conversation

When: At the front office entrance, after the group agrees to investigate the girls’ bathroom mirror and before the bathroom reunion.

• “I suppose we'll have to check out the girl's bathroom...”

School — School relationship event — Initial conversation

When: During the reunion in Classroom 107, after bringing Blorph out of the sewer passage and before the group agrees to keep searching for the crying Schoolgirl.

• “Look out, next to you!”
• “There's a horrible creature!”
• “Okay... so it seems I may have been mistaken...”
• “I suppose we're in no danger, after all.”
• “Or, at least not from this fellow...”
• “Well... I think we're getting a bit off-track.”
• “We're here to solve a mystery, after all...”
  • Player responses: “I found a sad little girl”

School — School relationship event — Choice response

When: During the reunion in Classroom 107, after bringing Blorph out of the sewer passage and before the group agrees to keep searching for the crying Schoolgirl; the player chooses “I found a sad little girl”.

• “Oh?!”
• “That must be her, then...”
• “The crying girl from my dreams...”
• “Well, that seems to be our only lead for now, then.”
• “We should keep looking around the school. She must still be around here, somewhere.”

School — Conversation

When: In Classroom 107, after Blorph agrees to join Edwin and Ellie’s search for the crying Schoolgirl.

• “We should keep looking around the school.”
• “That girl must still be around here, somewhere.”

Gift reactions — Gift reactions

• “Is that... a Ring of Binding?!”
• “Oh my...”
• “I've thought about this moment, but I didn't dare to hope.”
• “I suppose even the Old Gods can allow some happiness in Elderfield after all.”
• “Yes - of course I will marry you!”
• “Wow, Thanks so much! I really love this.”
• “Ugh... I absolutely hate these.”
• “Thanks, this is great!”
• “Uhh, thanks...I guess?”

Gift reactions — Gift reactions

When: After giving Edwin a disliked gift.

• “...Why would you give this to me...?”