Farmer Hans

Farmhouse — Initial conversation

• “Well well well, what do we have here...”
• “A visitor, is it?”
• “I must say, we don't get many strangers wandering into this old farmhouse...”
• “Well, what brings you here?”
  • Player responses: “I'm interested in farming”; “I just got lost...”

Farmhouse — Choice response

When: the player chooses “I'm interested in farming”.

• “Well, if farming's what you're interested in, I'm afraid this isn't the place for it...”
• “Back in my younger days, this farm was brimming with stunning crops as far as the eye could see.”
• “But, these days, there's nothing but cold, arid dirt and a lingering silence.”
• “You see, I made the decision to shed my skin once my age had caught up with me. I figured it would be a fine way to keep on going.”
• “But, for some reason, once the skin was gone, my bones began to grow.”
• “It was almost like the skin was the only thing keeping them under control, in a way.”
• “And so, I grew and I grew, and now... I'm stuck.”
• “This old farmhouse means far too much to me to bear breaking it just to get out, and I'm not sure where I could go even if I did.”

Farmhouse — Request or task

When: the player chooses “I'm interested in farming”.

• “So, my old farmhand keeps me company, and my cook prepares my meals.”
  • Player responses: “I could help tend to the fields”

Farmhouse — Choice response

When: the player chooses “I'm interested in farming”; the player chooses “I could help tend to the fields”.

• “Ho ho ho!”
• “Well now, that's an ambitious spirit you've got there.”
• “It's not as simple as planting seeds and watering them, however...”
• “As you may have noticed, a plague of Ghost Tentacles have taken over the fields.”
• “Nobody knows where they came from, but they don't seem keen on leaving any time soon.”
• “The only way to get rid of them is with a special Cleansing Balm, but it is hard to come by.”
• “I'll tell you what though, if you're really set on giving it a go, I'll help you in whatever way I can.”
• “For a start, I can give you what little Cleansing Balm I have.”
• “That should at least clear a little bit of space.”
• “I'm sure there is plenty more of it out there somewhere.”
• “You can use the farm's amenities as you please. There is a storage bin outside which should prove useful.”
• “Oh yes... here's bit of spending money for your trouble. It should be enough to get you going.”
• “I will instruct Crawford to sell you any tools and seeds you might need.”
• “Of course, it's been a long time since we've had any fresh produce around here, so we'd be happy to buy anything you grow for a fair price.”
• “If you can grow some Wheat, I'll be very impressed. Pull that off, and perhaps a reward will be in order...”

Farmhouse — Choice response

When: the player chooses “I just got lost...”.

• “Heh heh heh... Well, you can stay a while if you like.”
• “The town is back the way you came, when you want to leave...”

Farmhouse — Completion and reward

When: After accepting The Farmer's Path; grow and harvest Wheat and return to Hans.

• “Well now, you've done it!”
• “Here, take these...”

Farmhouse — Conversation

When: After accepting The Farmer's Path; grow and harvest Wheat and return to Hans.

• “I never doubted you for a second. You surely have what it takes to turn these old fields around.”
• “As I said before, I believe a reward is in order.”
• “I'll also ask Chef Elroy to open up shop for you as well.”
• “He has a broad collection of rare Recipe Books, and he's finding more all the time.”
• “Frankly, he's running out of space for them... they're cluttering the whole place up.”
• “Maybe getting some money for them will help him part with them, and you can learn some new recipes. It's a win-win!”
• “As for the farm...”
• “Being stuck in this house, I'm not able to experience the world quite like I used to.”
• “In return, I can have Crawford and Elroy stock some new items in their shops.”
• “But, that's quite enough work for one day!”
• “Chat with me again sometime, and perhaps I'll think of something for you to do.”

Farmhouse — Request or task

When: After accepting The Farmer's Path; grow and harvest Wheat and return to Hans.

• “With you tending to the fields, perhaps once in a while I might ask you a favor or two.”

Farmhouse — Conversation

When: After accepting The Farmer's Path; grow and harvest Wheat and return to Hans.

• “But, that's quite enough work for now!”
• “Come chat with me again once you've had some rest, and perhaps I'll think of something new for you to do.”

Farmhouse — Request or task

When: After finishing The Farmer's Path, while waiting for or completing The Skull Chalice; after reading Hans’s letter about The Skull Chalice.

• “I've had some time to think about it, and I've decided on a favor to ask you.”
• “I'll give you the recipe to craft one, and you can source the materials.”
• “Of course, crafting it will be the easy part. Any old workbench should do for that. The trick will be in the materials.”
• “You'll need several different metals to craft one of these, which you'll need to go Mining for.”

Farmhouse — Conversation

When: • After finishing The Farmer's Path, while waiting for or completing The Skull Chalice; after reading Hans’s letter about The Skull Chalice
• After accepting The Skull Chalice; before crafting the requested Giant Skull Chalice.

• “Of course, you will not go unrewarded for your help.”
• “In fact, there's a particular crop that I think you may enjoy growing...”
• “ Pumpkins are one of the most exciting, and... unusual crops that you can cultivate. I'm sure you'll find them to be an interesting challenge.”
• “If you can run a little errand for me, I'll have Old Man Crawford stock the seeds in his shop for you to purchase any time you like.”
• “The errand in question, is to acquire some new decor for me.”
• “You see, now that I find myself rather large and skeletal, the dinky little cups I have around here for drinking my evening tea don't really suit me anymore.”
• “Rather, I would like something large and imposing. Functional, yet reflective of my current stature and visage.”
• “I think a Giant Skull Chalice ought to fit the bill.”
• “The nearest proper mine is in the food court of the local mall. I have an old friend who lives there. I'm sure they can get you started.”

Farmhouse — Request or task

When: After accepting The Skull Chalice; before crafting the requested Giant Skull Chalice.

• “Crafting the Skull Chalice will be the easy part. Any old workbench should do for that. The trick will be in the materials.”
• “You'll need several different metals to craft it, which you'll need to go Mining for.”

Farmhouse — Conversation

When: After accepting The Skull Chalice; after crafting the Giant Skull Chalice, return to Hans to hand it over.

• “Oh my, it's wonderful!”
• “Truly a sight to behold, and large enough to actually use!”
• “As promised, I'll ask Crawford to stock Pumpkin Seeds in his shop for you.”
• “I'll also have Chef Elroy stock a few more recipes in his shop. This should help make use of those pumpkins, if you manage to harvest some...”
• “I'll let you know if I think of something else for you to do. There are plenty of wonderful seeds out there... I'm sure I could source a few more...”

Farmhouse — Conversation

When: • After reading Hans’s letter about A Fast Food Fiend, before accepting his request
• After accepting A Fast Food Fiend, before defeating the Denizen of the Deep-Fryer.

• “Ah, I see you received my letter.”
• “Yes... there is a matter that I could use your assistance with.”
• “An acquaintance of mine, someone in the restaurant business who used to purchase produce from my farm, is having an... issue.”
• “They run a fast-food restaurant named "Burgers Burgers Burgers" in the local mall food court. Perhaps you've heard of it.”
• “They've been unable to open for some time now due to a... disturbance in the kitchen.”
• “As sometimes happens, their deep fryer has become sentient.”
• “It's been a while since it was properly cleaned, and one thing has lead to another. They asked me if I knew anyone that could take care of it.”
• “It seems you've made it through some of the less... cooperative parts of town relatively unscathed, so maybe you could give it a go.”
• “Of course, there will be a reward in it for you as usual.”
• “If you can sort this business out, I'll have a new seed type and some new recipes stocked for you.”
• “Let me know if you're able to get this deep fryer issue sorted. Just take a look around the old restaurant and I'm sure the problem will make itself known.”

Farmhouse — Conversation

When: After defeating the Denizen of the Deep-Fryer for A Fast Food Fiend; return to Hans for the reward.

• “Well well, you've done it again!”
• “You seem to be a very capable individual.”
• “As promised, a reward is in order once again.”
• “I'll let you know if anything else comes up. It seems you may be capable of handling some tougher tasks...”

Farmhouse — Request or task

When: After defeating the Denizen of the Deep-Fryer for A Fast Food Fiend; return to Hans for the reward.

• “I'll have Crawford stock some Corn Seeds for you. I'm sure you'll find that it will unlock many new cooking possibilities.”
• “Speaking of cooking, I'll also have Elroy stock some new recipes for you as well.”

Farmhouse — Exchange and reward

When: After accepting The Farmer's Path; grow and harvest Wheat and return to Hans.

• “Hello again, little one.”
• “I trust my letter reached you.”
• “As you may have guessed, another request has come up.”
• “A seed merchant from out of town was passing by recently, and they mentioned an unusual type of seed that they had in stock.”
• “" Gloom Hops", he called it. A most unusual sort of plant.”
• “It sounded like the sort of thing you might be interested in.”
• “So, I did a bit of thinking about what sort of errand might be worth investing in the strange new seed...”
• “...How do you feel about a bit of bug catching?”
• “I have a need for a very unusual specimen. A rare insect which is used as an ingredient in a delicious drink I'd like to try.”
• “While it's no place for the faint of heart, The Old Woods is home to all sorts of strange critters.”
• “You've managed enough challenges during our short friendship that I think you'll be more than capable of handling yourself.”
• “Here, take this.”
• “With that, you can catch any bugs you happen to come across.”
• “The Pale Empress Moth is the one I seek.”
• “It will be no simple catch, as it is the rarest of the insects found in The Old Woods.”
• “Each day, new bugs can be found in all corners of the world, if you're lucky enough.”
• “Bring me my moth, and the seeds are yours.”
• “My my my... This is it!”
• “Such a rare specimen... I'm amazed that you've found it.”
• “A promise is a promise. As mentioned, I will import the Gloom Hops Seeds.”
• “Speak to Crawford any time to purchase some. Of course, you'll need a Keg of some kind to get the most out of them.”

Farmhouse — Conversation

When: After handing over Giant Skull Chalice for The Skull Chalice, while waiting for or completing A Fast Food Fiend.

• “I'll be sure let you know if any other errands come to mind...”

Farmhouse — Conversation

When: After accepting The Farmer's Path; grow and harvest Wheat and return to Hans.

• “I'm glad you could make time to stop by. I'm sure you're quite busy with the fields and all.”
• “I have a family member who needs checking-up on.”
• “I'm sure you've met some of my siblings now that Klaus is back in town, but I have one more sister that doesn't come around here.”
• “You see, she lives down in the Catacombs, by the local church.”
• “Her name is Sophia.”
• “While I had my own... "incident" when shedding my old skin, my dear sister, Sophia, had an even less fortunate time of it.”
• “Now, her condition makes living in regular society a bit... difficult.”
• “So, the Catacombs seem to be the best place for her.”
• “But... Sophia can be a bit unruly. What seems playful to her can be a bit dangerous for others.”
• “I've been getting word from a friend of mine down in the Catacombs that she's been acting up again.”
• “I was hoping that you could go down there and give her a bit of discipline.”
• “You've proven to be tough enough by now, I have no doubt that you can handle her... "energy".”
• “That said, the Catacombs are quite a difficult place to navigate, so it might not be easy to find her.”
• “My old friend Charlie lives down there. He likes to hang around on the 3rd floor.”
• “Track him down, and I'm sure he can help you find Sophia.”
• “...Oh yes, and as for a reward:”
• “I've managed to find a source for a very rare seed - Coffee Beans.”
• “If you can get Klaus to upgrade your house a few times, I'm sure you'll be able to get some fantastic use out of them...”
• “My old friend Charlie lives in the Catacombs. He likes to hang around on the 3rd floor.”
• “Ah, so you found her, did you?”
• “I hope she wasn't too much trouble to deal with.”
• “Don't worry if you had to get a bit rough with her... I would have expected no less.”
• “Even before the "incident", she loves to rough-house. She was always starting fights with Klaus and I.”
• “Henrietta was the only one who could keep up with her.”
• “I'm sure she had fun getting into another fight. Sometimes I wonder if she gets up to trouble just so folks will come down and play...”
• “...Anyhow, a deal is a deal!”
• “My source for the Coffee Bean Seeds has come through.”
• “I'll have Crawford stock them in his shop immediately.”
• “Of course, growing them for profit is as straight-forward as any other crop, but with the right equipment, you could make your own Coffee with them as well.”
• “I'm sure Klaus could help you with that, if he hasn't already.”

Farmhouse — Request or task

When: After accepting The Farmer's Path; grow and harvest Wheat and return to Hans.

• “As mentioned in my letter - I've another favor to ask you, if you're up to it.”
• “Help me out, and I'm sure I can convince Crawford to stock them in his shop.”

Farmhouse — Task in progress

When: After defeating the Denizen of the Deep-Fryer and reporting back to finish A Fast Food Fiend.

• “...Ah, you've run into Sophia again, have you?”

Farmhouse — Conversation

When: After defeating the Denizen of the Deep-Fryer and reporting back to finish A Fast Food Fiend.

• “How is the big rascal doing?”
  • Player responses: “She's sorry for making you mad”