McBaltha.msg

{100}{}{A heavy set man wearing a leather apron.} {101}{}{Balthas the tanner.} {102}{}{A tall, muscular man who looks and smells of leather.} {151}{}{My son was mistakenly killed in the fight.} {152}{}{I can�t bear to live without Jonny.} {153}{}{[Sob]} {154}{}{Meet us down at the Ghost Farm. We�re going to attack the ghosts.} {155}{}{Hello, my name�s Balthas. I run the tannery here in Modoc. Can I help you?} {156}{}{You seem a bit preoccupied; is there something wrong?} {157}{}{I�d like to see your wares.} {158}{}{Have you seen a gold watch lying around anywhere?} {159}{}{I�ll be back later.} {160}{}{I�m searching for an item called a GECK. Do you by any chance know anything about it, or how I might obtain one?} {161}{}{GECK?} {163}{}{What can I help you with?} {168}{}{Just looking, thanks.} {171}{}{Any luck finding Jonny?} {172}{}{I found this at the bottom of the old dry well. A part of the well had fallen in, and this was in the debris. I�m sorry, but I believe Jonny is dead.} {173}{}{No, nothing yet.} {175}{}{Thank you for returning my boy to me. There�s no way I can ever repay you, but please take this leather armor as thanks. I�ve been experimenting with a new curing process; I think you�ll find this armor very durabable, and besides -- you look really good in it.} {176}{}{Thank you for saving my son!} {177}{}{Please leave me to my grief.} {178}{}{Jonny is alive! Some people called Slags have rescued him. If you can wait just a little longer, I�m working on a way to get Jonny back home to you.} {179}{}{Jonny�s been kidnapped. The ghosts at the farm have got him, and plan to sacrifice him to their dark god.} {180}{}{I understand; sorry to disturb you.} {181}{}{Huh? Look, I don�t discuss my personal life with strangers. Do you have any business with me or not?} {182}{}{Pardon me, my name is } {183}{}{. Now that we�re properly introduced, you seem troubled.} {184}{}{Yes, I�m interested in some leather goods.} {186}{}{I guess I don�t.} {187}{}{Did you say } {188}{}{? Yes, I think I�ve heard of you. One of the guards on a passing caravan mentioned some good things about a person with that name. I know we�ve just met, but I could really use your help.} {189}{}{Why don�t you tell me what your problem is, and maybe I�ll be able to help.} {190}{}{I have problems of my own, sorry.} {191}{}{[He picks up a metal chisel and starts to wring it anxiously. To your amazement, the chisel begins to bend like putty. This guy�s strong!] My boy, Jonny, is missing! He went out to play a few days ago and never came back. We�ve searched everywhere, but still haven�t found him.} {192}{}{Where does Jonny normally play? Does he usually play with someone else?} {193}{}{I�m sorry about your kid, but what could I possibly do?} {194}{}{That�s horrible! But I just stopped in to look at some leather goods. I don�t suppose I could see some of your merchandise?} {195}{}{Oooh! Look at the time. I have to be going.} {196}{}{Does that mean you�ll help me? Thank you! Jonny was last seen playing cowboys and Indians with his dog Laddie out front. The two of them are inseparable; in fact, that�s how we knew something was wrong. One day, Laddie came back without Jonny. We�ve been searching ever since. Take Laddie with you; maybe the two of you will be able to find Jonny.} {197}{}{Well, you have the air of an experienced traveler. With your skills, maybe you�ll be able to track down my son.} {198}{}{Well, yes! I am quite a skillful tracker, if I do say so myself. Okay, I�ll help.} {199}{}{Flattery will get you nowhere. Look, I need to ask you some questions.} {200}{}{My prayers are answered! Take Laddie with you; maybe he can help. Please hurry!} {201}{}{Well, maybe you�re right. Thanks for listening.} {202}{}{I�ve heard of you. Look, I don�t want any trouble; we�re a peaceful community. Let�s just keep the subject to business, OK?} {203}{}{I have some questions for you.} {204}{}{I don�t have any business with you for now. Bye.} {205}{}{Well� I�m worried about my missing son, Jonny. We�ve searched everywhere, but still can�t find him. I fear that maybe wild animals got him.} {206}{}{Maybe I can help. I do a lot of traveling; I�ll keep a lookout for your boy.} {208}{}{I would really appreciate that. Every little bit helps. In the mean time, did you have some business with me?} {210}{}{No, not really. I�ll be going now, thanks.} {211}{}{Sorry, I never heard of it.} {214}{}{Hehehe. Has Old Cornelius got you looking for his pocket watch, too? No, you won�t find it here. That old coot probably just left somewhere and forgot about it.} {215}{}{Thanks anyway. I�ll keep looking. Bye} {216}{}{[He looks at you closely and then smiles.] Why don�t you be a good little boy and run outside and play?} {217}{}{[He looks at you closely and then smiles.] Why don�t you be a good little girl and run outside and play?} {218}{}{Please keep looking. I know he�s still alive, I can feel it!} {219}{}{That�s Jonny�s BB gun all right. Noooooooooooooooooooo! [Balthas breaks down and starts to cry uncontrollably.]} {220}{}{I knew Jonny wasn�t dead! You say I have to wait� I don�t understand! Is he hurt? My instincts tell me to go to my son, but I sense you have my son's best interest at heart. Please hurry, and bring my son back to me.} {221}{}{Oh no! Not the ghosts! I knew we should�ve burned that place to the ground. I won�t let them take my boy... I�m going to get little Jonny back, whatever the cost. I�m sure the residents of Modoc will help me get my son back! Meet us at the Ghost Farm. We�ll kill them all!} {230}{}{You have safely returned Jonny back to Modoc.}