Willow Creek

"Mystery and Mayhem"

- Descriptive title

Willow Creek is one of two quests available through Aquella, but also through the Travel Map. In it, the player's character speaks through the use of buttons only.

Dialogue
«Scene: Battleon. Guardian Tower.»

Nimrod: Welcome adventurer! We have a mission for you. The farming town of Willow Creek has reported creatures that have been killing their farm animals at night.
 * I accept the mission!
 * Nimrod: We knew we could count on you! Visit the Church Elder in Willow Creek first. He will help you get started.
 * Okay. I'm ready to go!


 * No thanks. I'll pass. - (Takes you back to Battleon)

«Scene: Willow Creek.»

You enter the biggest building northeast of the town, close to the mountains.

Church Elder: Welcome to Willow Creek! I'm glad my call for help has finally been answered. ·How can I help? Church Elder: Something has been attacking and eating our farm animals at night. Please go talk to the farmers to find out if they know anything. ·Will they talk to me? Church Elder: Yes. They should. You are on a mission from the Guardians. But, some may be more helpful than others. ·Okay... Church Elder: Use the town map to find and visit the four farms. Come and go freely. After visiting all four farmers, visit them again. If you are badly hurt, please drink one of my full healing potions. ·Okay!


 * You enter the farm house in the far southwest.


 * Farmer Southwick: Howdy stranger. Why are you here?
 * ·The Guardians of Battleon have sent me. I've come to help make your town safe.
 * Farmer Southwick: Safe? From those nasty Dwakels?
 * ·Is that who's attacking your animals at night?
 * Farmer Southwick: Of course that's who's doing it! They live in the caves outside town.
 * ·Where are the caves?
 * Farmer Southwick: Uhhhh... I don't know. Let me think about it.


 * When talked to again:


 * Farmer Southwick: You again?
 * ·Where are the caves?
 * Farmer Southwick: Go away! I don't have time to talk to you! Come back later.


 * You enter the middle, westernmost house.


 * Farmer Westin: G'day mate.
 * ·You look familiar? Have we met before?
 * Farmer Westin: No, I don't think so... why are you here?
 * ·The Guardians of Battleon have sent me. I've come to help make your town safe.
 * Farmer Westin: That's right nice of you. My brother came over the other night, and he left some zards in the backyard. Please get rid of them for me.
 * ·Yes!


 * 1 BATTLE - (See Zard list below)


 * Farmer Westin: Thank you mate! I don't know how my brother can stand being around those things!
 * ·What do you know of the creatures attacking the town livestock?
 * Farmer Westin: It's bloody awful! I almost lost three Shiela last month!
 * ·Is it the zards?
 * Farmer Westin: No, some say it's the nasty Dwakel Dwarves that live in the mountains, but I'm not sure. Try asking around for more information.


 * When talked to again:


 * Farmer Westin: G'day again!
 * ·Where do you think the monsters come from?
 * Farmer Westin: No clue mate! Try asking the other farmers.


 * You enter the northwesternmost house with a vegetable garden.


 * Farmer Northrup: You've come just in time!!!
 * ·What for?
 * Farmer Northrup: My attic is overrun with wasps! Please help us!
 * ·Yes! Of course!


 * 1 BATTLE: Wasp Swarm


 * Farmer Northrup: Thank you for dealing with those wasps. But I am afraid of the creatures at night attacking our farms.
 * ·What kind of creatures?
 * Farmer Northrup: Creatures with sharp teeth. One of my cattle wasn't totally eaten by the monsters. It had huge bite marks all over it!
 * ·Do you know where they came from?
 * Farmer Northrup: Isn't that why they sent you here? To find out?
 * ·Well yes. But any information you have will help me.
 * Farmer Northrup: I don't have any time to help. But thanks for killing those wasps.


 * When talked to again:


 * Farmer Northrup: What? You again!
 * ·Do you have any information for me now?
 * Farmer Northrup: Nope, sorry. Go away!


 * You enter the lone house east of town.


 * Farmer Eastman: Hello there stranger. Why are you here?
 * ·The Guardians of Battleon have sent me. I've come to help make your town safe.
 * Farmer Eastman's Wife: There's some Snayls in the backyard eating my garden. Can you take care of them for me?
 * ·Yes!


 * 1 BATTLE: Garden Snayls


 * Farmer Eastman's Wife: Thanks! My garden is much safer now. How can we help you?
 * ·What do you know of the creatures attacking the farms at night?
 * Farmer Eastman: It's horrible! They come at night, about once a month. Just when we think they aren't coming back, they show up again! I lost several chicken and sheep the last time.
 * ·Where do you think these monsters come from?
 * Farmer Eastman: I have no idea! Try asking the other farmers.


 * When talked to again:


 * Farmer Eastman: I'm sorry. I don't have anymore information for you.


 * You enter Farmer Southwick's house again.


 * Farmer Southwick: You again!!! Alright, walk along the creek towards FarthWark Mountains. You'll find some caves. The Drakel Dwarves live in the largest cave. Now go away!
 * ·Thanks

Dwakel's cave=
 * «If you find the Dwakel's cave:»


 * 2 BATTLES: Dwakel


 * Dwakel Chief: Why do you attack our homes? We are peaceful cave dwellers.
 * «You»: Your warriors are attacking the town of Willow Creek!
 * Dwakel Chief: That is a lie! We have no need to harm the people or animals of that town.
 * Dwakel Chief: Something else is doing it. Something evil. Even we are afraid of it!
 * «You»: Sorry! Maybe I made a mistake... I will return to the village to find out more information.

Wrong caves=
 * «The wrong caves will put you in battles with the following monsters:»


 * Left Cave:
 * Fire Mantik
 * Gnarl
 * Mud Golem
 * Toadzard


 * Right Cave:
 * Fire Cobra
 * Kresh
 * Nightzard
 * Whomp


 * For the left cave, you fight six monsters, then a Treasure Chest, then three more monster.


 * For the right cave, you fight six monsters, then a Random Monster, then three more monsters.


 * After each battle:
 * Continue deeper into the cave.
 * Go back outside.


 * At the end:


 * You have reached a dead end in the cave.
 * Go back outside.


 * If you re-enter the cave, you fight one monster and then reach the end.

Church Elder: The farmers are having a meeting. They plan to attack the Drakel Dwarfs in the morning. ·That's a mistake! Church Elder: You do not think it is the Dwakels that are invading our town? ·No! Something else! Church Elder: The Farmers are very stubborn. Go search for clues while they are busy. ·Good idea! Farmer Eastman: We attack at dawn! We're ready to teach those Dwakel a lesson! ·Oh no! Farmer Westin: Where's Farmer Southwick? He's supposed to be here... ·Hmm...

You read Southwick's Journal.

I explored a hidden cave today. Something in the cave bit me. I feel very strange now. The sickness is getting worse. I keep blacking out at night. And sometimes I wake up covered in blood. It happened again. The town livestock are getting eaten by a monster. I fear that I am the monster. I found the cave again. The hidden one behind the two trees to the left of the three caves. More animals have died this week. I know I am the monster. I will make the farmers think the Dwakel are the monsters. I will sleep in the hidden cave and attack from there. I have found no cure for the sickness. Nothing can save me now.

Once you find the hidden cave.

Farmer Southwick: How did you find me? Help me! I am a lost soul. Argghrghh! I think I will kill you instead. ·We'll see about that!


 * 1 BATTLE: Werewolf

«Scene: Willow Creek's church.»

Church Elder: I thank you for saving the town and saving the townsfolk from themselves. There is a visitor waiting for you at one of the farms.

Farmer Eastman: My wife and I thank you for all your help! ·You're welcome!

Farmer Northrup: Thank you so much for helping our town. We feel much safer now. ·You're Welcome!

Farmer Westin: Thanks for all your help mate! ·No worries"

Nimrod: Congratulations! You have finished this mission with great success! The farmers are now safe again, but I am worried the Dwakel will some day seek revenge.

Trivia

 * This quest was released on September 9th, 2003.
 * This quest is referenced in Adventure Quest Worlds in /willowcreek area....