Hans

At Carolinn

Gift Wrapping Pro
Hey, long time no see! Did you just come back from a trip? I usually head back to Falconreach for the holidays but I wanted to stay here this time. Yulgar, Serenity, and Aria definitely need the extra hands. And for once, I get to be the expert! Lots of adventurers signed up for caroling and the gift-wrapping workshop. My hands are covered in paper cuts but it's really cool helping out our local heroes.

Migrators
Psst, we've been getting a lot of visitors from Swordhaven lately. They aren't nobles, just regular folks good at reading, metalwork, and a couple of cooks from the royal kitchen. They're on a long trip to the coast, and took a pitstop here. Looks like there's a big project going on, and they're all really excited about it. I wonder if they're helping out the Queen. Weird, wouldn't you usually be the first to know about these kinds of things?

Bard
You just missed an incredible guitarist that dropped by the other evening. They were shy when I asked about their instrument, but after Serenity chatted with them, they gave us a concert. It was a one-person show but I felt all my worries melt away when the music washed over us. The bard was with their two sisters, heading off to the coast to do some work. The one with the glasses glared at me for bugging them too much, haha.

At Castle Alnswick

Temporary Castle Groundskeeper
Did the Sisters trick you into arriving early so you could help clean? I would've helped if they'd have just asked, and been more prepared, too. The castle's so haunted that even the stains scream when you hit them with the mop. Thanks to Tara, Nythera, and that other strong fellow helping, the hallways are safe and decorated for the Gala! That leaves the locked rooms, which you're about to open…oh, and more cleaning.

Ghosts
You're not a stranger to restless spirits. Neither am I. They pop into Yulgar's Inn this time of the year, so Serenity and I would smoke them out with sage. But those were your typical spooky scary ghosts. The ones in this castle… they're mean. They don't just attack you unprovoked. They make fun of you for looking poor, having freckles, and wearing dented glasses. Even the upper crust guests that checked into the Inn didn't insult me… to my face.

Yulgar's Inn
I miss helping Serenity and Yulgar decorate the Inn for Mogloween. It'd be nice if we could make the Temple festive, but I'm afraid of it getting in the way of your serious work. Having this Mogloween Gala is perfect middle ground, and a chance for Aria and Yulgar to relax before he sees her off. Did you hear? Aria's going to head off to learn about Nature magic from experts. She's going to stay at Dragonrune Hall first.

Folktales
Have you heard of the folktales about this castle? It belonged to the Taylor Family. The villages used to be free of illness because they were so good at healing. It all went downhill after Lord Andrew Taylor began hosting big parties for the worst of the nobility. Taxes were raised to fund their entertainment, and people would go missing. It culminated in a gala where they all suddenly disappeared. Right, we're throwing a big Gala too. Spooky…

After completing the 'Restless Waltz' quest:

Temporary Castle Groundskeeper
The castle was shaking like crazy for a while! Was that you? Whatever you did made the ghosts calmer. Thank you! The guests are going to have a party they'll never forget. Wait a minute, I'm a guest too! Aria and Yulgar are coming to visit. We need to make the most of the night before Aria starts her Nature Magic studies. Don't make yourself scarce, we'll see you in the ballroom!

Ghosts
You're not a stranger to restless spirits. Neither am I. They pop into Yulgar's Inn this time of the year, so Serenity and I would smoke them out with sage. But those were your typical spooky scary ghosts. The ones in this castle… they're mean. They don't just attack you unprovoked. They make fun of you for looking poor, having freckles, and wearing dented glasses. Even the upper crust guests that checked into the Inn didn't insult me… to my face.

Yulgar's Inn
I miss helping Serenity and Yulgar decorate the Inn for Mogloween. It'd be nice if we could make the Temple festive, but I'm afraid of it getting in the way of your serious work. Having this Mogloween Gala is perfect middle ground, and a chance for Aria and Yulgar to relax before he sees her off. Did you hear? Aria's going to head off to learn about Nature magic from experts. She's going to stay at Dragonrune Hall first.

Folktales
Have you heard of the folktales about this castle? It belonged to the Taylor Family. The villages used to be free of illness because they were so good at healing. It all went downhill after Lord Andrew Taylor began hosting big parties for the worst of the nobility. Taxes were raised to fund their entertainment, and people would go missing. It culminated in a gala where they all suddenly disappeared. Right, we're throwing a big Gala too. Spooky…

At Termina Temple

Groundskeeper
Hi! This is a huge surprise seeing you here, and I'm so happy to see a familiar face! Guess who went from an Inn Staffer to full fledged groundskeeper for a hush hush location of great importance? Someone has to keep the building clean, and I don't think any of the Scholars or guards put points into plumbing and carpentry skills. Whenever you need to rest, give me a shout, and I'll fluff a pillow for you.

Talk
We need to catch up!

Job
It was actually the Queen of Swordhaven that asked me to become the groundskeeper for this Temple. She came to Yulgar's Inn on her own, wore a cloak and everything, and asked that either Serenity or I take the job. We've been exchanging letters so she can keep tabs on the Temple. Though it's a bit of a hassle since I have to leave and hand the letters to a knight in the middle of the night.

Yulgar's Inn
I didn't really want to leave Battleon. Aria was hurt during the Mana Crisis. She and Yulgar got invited to meet better healers somewhere on the coast. That left me and Serenity to take care of the Inn, until we got this job offer. At first, I 'wanted to turn it down to keep Yulgar's Inn open but Serenity shoved my clothes in a bag and saw me off. She didn't want me to let this huge opportunity slip by.

Battleon
Battleon's changing a lot, and it isn't because of a fire. News that the Alliance is dissolving reached town, and everyone got orders to pull out. Swordhaven's recalling their knights. All of the dragonslayers, lots of mages, and other folks went with them. I'm not for evil in any way, but I never realized how many of its followers frequented Yulgar's. When I left, it was so quiet.

- Hans' Quests

At Yulgar's Inn

Inn Staffer
Hi there! I came from Falconreach with Serenity, and Yulgar was kind enough to let me work here too!

- Who am I?

With the VIP Pass in inventory:

Hidden Room
Oh, no no no. There's no hidden room here at the Inn. I would have found it by now. I've mopped EVERYWHERE! … I'm pretty sure I've mopped everywhere. But if YOU find someplace I haven't been, make sure you let me know!

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Locations:

• Carolinn
• Castle Alnswick
• Termina Temple
• Yulgar's Inn

Note: This NPC is themed from Hans from Adventure Quest.

At Carolinn

At Castle Alnswick

At Termina Temple

At Yulgar's Inn

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Thanks to Counterswitch.

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