The Headless Horseman

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Questline
Available
from 25/10 at 10:00 until 29/11 at 23:59

Required
level
8
To access this questline you must finish:


ID:3063

Times of trial

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Reached level 1
This quest is only available from 25/10 at 10:00 until the 29/11 at 23:59
25/10 10:00 - 29/11 23:59

2

1

Item White horse bought

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500

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You enter the saloon and see the Sheriff leaning over a glass of whiskey. He seems to be deeply troubled. You walk over to him and ask what happened.Oh, hello dear friend. We are entering the 19th century, and in criminal investigation nothing changes. I want to become more... scientific. I believe science can help to find, for example, a murderer. Think about examining the corpses...John drinks another glass of whiskey.It's my time to try. I'm going to Jacksonville. In the last few days, four people were killed and decapitated. But I don't think I can solve the puzzle myself. Do you want to help me? Thanks, I knew I can always depend on you. Be ready to leave tomorrow morning. Prepare your horse, pack your food... To get some items you need to work with other players. Check out the market!
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Alright! I see that you are ready. We have a long way to go. You should eat something. I have a warm meal for you.
ID:3064

Get ready

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Reached level 1
This quest is only available from 26/10 at 10:00 until the 29/11 at 23:59
26/10 10:00 - 29/11 23:59
This quest is only available between 06:00 and 11:00 o'clock
06:00 - 11:00
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400

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Good, you're on time. Harness your horse to the carriage. My horse is ready. Let's go.The trip is long and tiring. You go through a dark forest, thick with a scary fog. Hearing the howl of wolves in the distance. The city is completely silent as you arrive, the people closing their windows. You get to a place where you want to meet some important men. Have a safe trip to Jacksonville!
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Now, don't delay, knock on the door. Yes, I'm stressed out.
ID:3065

The first hearing

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Reached level 1
This quest is only available from 26/10 at 10:00 until the 29/11 at 23:59
26/10 10:00 - 29/11 23:59

1

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2

2

1

1

1

Repair fences
3h

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750

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The same evening you talk to the most important people in town. You are invited into a room where you meet a businessman, a deputy, a priest, Dr. Tomas Herson and Judge Charlie Sriringo.{PLAYER_NAME}: So, we have four people killed. A smith and his son, two strong men. A week later, a widow and a groom. All victims had their heads cut off. What do you know about them?Businessman: We never found the heads. There are rumors about a headless rider who killed them in a nearby forest. You have to know the history of our city before you start looking for the killer. Do want to know more about the rider? Ok then, in 1779 a lot of people came here from Europe. One of them, the rider, didn't come for the money, but for blood. He killed several people by cutting off their heads with a sword. In the winter of 1779, he had an accident. His horse slipped, and he died. Citizens cut off his head with his own sword. Then, 20 years later, he was seen again, riding a horse, and without a head on his shoulders.After this very interesting meeting you decide to collect tools for your investigation. Also, you decide to repair the fence around the city.
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Sheriff John: We should visit this forest. What do you think?
ID:3066

The forest at night

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Reached level 1
This quest is only available from 26/10 at 10:00 until the 29/11 at 23:59
26/10 10:00 - 29/11 23:59
Bandit duels lost: 5/5

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300

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You and John ride to the foggy forest where the murders were committed. After a while, you have the uneasy feeling that someone follows you, but you don't see anyone. A few seconds later a rider without a head is galloping in your direction, and he throws a pumpkin behind you...At the same time, John sees the body of a dead man lying on the ground, the head severed.
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Sheriff John: How are you? Take this, some stomach medicine which should make you feel better. While you were passed out, I discovered something. Another man was killed. Decapitated and burned. No trace of blood... And the widow was pregnant when she was killed. Tomorrow we will investigate further.
ID:3067

The witch

Quest Giver Requirements Requires Reward
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Reached level 1
This quest is only available from 26/10 at 10:00 until the 29/11 at 23:59
26/10 10:00 - 29/11 23:59

2

2

1

Digging graves
4h

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600

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Coming out of the forest, you notice a cave from which strange voices are heard. You and John decide to take a closer look. As you enter the cave, you suddenly feel very scared and hide behind John's back. You hold your weapon, but your hand trembles.Witch: I see that you are looking for answers from the World of the Dead. Come over!The witch points at you and she orders John to leave.Witch: Sit down! Do you wish to meet the Dead? You will, don't worry, you will. Bat blood, thyme leaves, birch bark... Shhh! He is coming. Hmmmmmm... Go to the Tree of the Dead, there you will find his grave. And there you will find your answer. The tree is in the heart of the forest.
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Sheriff John: Oh, dear Lord. Did you see the same I did?! There was a man without a head on a horse, and he just... he rode out of the tree! Is this some dark magic? How is that possible? Let's follow him!
ID:3068

Seeing hell

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Reached level 1
This quest is only available from 26/10 at 10:00 until the 29/11 at 23:59
26/10 10:00 - 29/11 23:59

2

1

Trading
5h
Exploration
11h30

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600

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You follow the headless rider into the city. He enters one of the houses and before you can even react, he kills the man, his wife and child. There is another resident, the fiancé of Katrin, daughter of the businessman. He attacks the rider, but has no chance and is also killed. The rider turns around and rides off. He looks at you (well, you think he does, but it's hard to say when he has no head), and it appears he did not want to kill you or John. You go back to your room, where Katrin is waiting for you.Katrin: I read your notes. You think it could be my father? He is not a murderer! How dare you think this. I curse you!John: I am hungry. Please give me something to eat. If I don't eat now, I will die here. And Katrin, I hope she is not a witch herself, now that I was cursed? Or is she? Please, try to find out more.
 Finish
Sheriff John: Quite delicious, thank you for this wonderful meal. Ah, you also have some interesting new information. Let's see, the first victim was a married man. Before his death, he changed his will so that his wife would inherit everything. But the murderer did not know that. And then he killed the widow. And after that, every person who might have known about this or be the next heir. So the murderer must be after the money and even connected to the family!
ID:3069

Katrin

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Reached level 1
This quest is only available from 26/10 at 10:00 until the 29/11 at 23:59
26/10 10:00 - 29/11 23:59
Gone to pray : 3/3
3x

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200

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You and John are sitting in your room. After a few hours you see someone leaving the city. You cannot see who it is, but follow the person into the forest. There, on a meadow, you see a blond woman, together with a man. He is kissing her, when suddenly she raises her arm behind his back. And she holds a knife, but is not trying to stab him. She cuts her hand and lets the blood drip down onto his shirt. Strange, very strange. After few minutes, you leave and go back to town. You visit Katrin at her home.Katrin: Why? I destroyed documents, so now you cannot call my father a murderer any longer. He is a good man. If you knew me or him, you would know he is innocent. You have no heart, and I wanted to give you mine. I loved you from the moment I first saw you. I curse the day I met you.Katrin does not want to speak with you anymore. Today, in the church, is a memorial service for a notary who hung himself. You also attend, as suddenly someone starts to shout: “The rider, the rider is here!” Everyone hides in the church, you too.
 Finish
The rider was unable to enter the church. But with a lasso he caught the businessman, pulled him out of the church, and then cut off his head. Katrin's father was killed!
ID:3070

Witchcraft

Quest Giver Requirements Requires Reward
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Reached level 1
This quest is only available from 26/10 at 10:00 until the 29/11 at 23:59
26/10 10:00 - 29/11 23:59

Building coffins
3h

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300

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Back in your room, you see a spider. It crawls under the bed. John moves the bed to catch it, and discovers the drawing of a spell on the floor. The same pink drawing you had seen in the church. You go to the living room, to check on Katrin. She lies on the floor, a piece of pink chalk in her hand. You lift her up and carry her to bed. You want to continue your investigation and put an end to this madness. When you leave town, you see the body of the businessman and his wife. You notice something that is upsetting you.
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The head was cut off after her death, so it is not Katrin's stepmother! But then... her stepmother must be still alive! Oh no, Katrin might be in danger!
ID:3071

The stepmother

Quest Giver Requirements Requires Reward
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Reached level 1
This quest is only available from 26/10 at 10:00 until the 29/11 at 23:59
26/10 10:00 - 29/11 23:59
Go to:
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Distance travelled: 3000/3000

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400

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You rush to Katrin's house. When you get there, the stepmother, holding the skull of the rider, runs away, laughing. Katrin knew that the Headless Rider was coming for her. You, John and Katrin decide to go to the Tree of the Dead again.
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As you reach the Tree of the Dead, Katrin's stepmother is already waiting for you. She laughs at you and snarls that you will now die. The rider is also present, sitting high on his black horse, no head, a sword in his hand. You wonder what your chances are to defeat him. How can you kill someone who is already dead?
ID:3072

The final stand

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Reached level 1
This quest is only available from 26/10 at 10:00 until the 29/11 at 23:59
26/10 10:00 - 29/11 23:59
Shoot Traitor
Shoot Traitor
Duels won: 10/10

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800

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The Headless Rider draws his sword and rides towards Katrin, to cut off her head. Will you be able to defend her and yourself?
 Finish
Yes, you made it! You knocked out Katrin's stepmother and took the skull of the rider from her bag. Then you lift it high in the air. The rider stops in his tracks, and moves his body as if looking at you. You hand over his skull. He takes it, puts it back on his shoulders, and leaves. Never said a word, never came back. Maybe he finally found peace?
ID:3073

Back home

Quest Giver Requirements Requires Reward
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Reached level 1
This quest is only available from 26/10 at 10:00 until the 29/11 at 23:59
26/10 10:00 - 29/11 23:59

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500

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1

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There is no place better than home, sweet home after such a grueling adventure. You have shown great courage. I think you've earned something special. Open my bag and find out what I have for you, but don't tell anything to Waupee. As I remember he always dreams about this. It is a very old and rare Native American musical instrument.
 Finish
You look a bit green about the gills. Get some rest and sleep, if you can. Tomorrow is another day for adventure.
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