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The Void Within: Plot Dialogue

During the plot their were certain instances where dialogue took place off the comic pages that were released. Below is an account of each dialogue that took place throughout the plot.

Chapter 1

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024 Dialogue (First Council Meeting Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Queen Fyora	A council of this magnitude is unprecedented, but we have an urgent matter to attend to. There is more to this than just a rift opening in our sky…
King Altador	As King Skarl here can attest, the widespread reports of shopkeepers turning irreversibly grey and losing motivation to maintain their shops have escalated… now leaving an entire land devoid of colour.
King Skarl	All of Meridell turned Grey overnight! Even my top soldiers, Jeran and Tor, had their strength so sapped from the greyification they could barely lift a sword. I myself can hardly eat these days. And none of the hundreds of paintbrushes I tried could change me!
Queen Amira	Are you why those things are so expensive?
Emperor Yun	A colour that can’t be changed? That’s unheard of!
Queen Nabile	Especially one that debilitates the Neopet after they are painted. Could this grey colour we are dealing with be imbued with some type of magic?
King Hagan	These covert grey attacks started shortly before that hole in the sky appeared. Surely, they are connected.
King Kelpbeard	Sounds to me like someone is laying the groundwork for an invasion…
King Jazan	We should prepare for that possibility. What concerns me is how they pulled it off. An entire land greyed out overnight, the entire populace left in a weakened state…
Queen Fyora	I believe we are dealing with formidable magic indeed. And likely an adversary who should not be underestimated…
King Altador	Could it be our fallen founder? Finally emerging from the shadows after all these years?
King Hagan	Doubtful. This persistent grey doesn’t seem like any magic we’ve seen her use before.
Queen Amira	Perhaps the return of another former foe then… Can we be absolutely certain Dr. Sloth is still secured within the Space Faerie’s Token?
Queen Fyora	I checked some time ago, and Mira has seen no signs of the not-so-good Doctor’s return. However, to be safe, she agreed to investigate some of his old haunts across the solar system just to be sure that none of his followers have set one of his schemes into motion.
King Roo	That rules him out! Any other guesses?
Lord Darigan	Well, I have firsthand experience with malevolent forces that are still roaming Neopia unchecked.
King Skarl	How dare you!
Lord Darigan	I was referring to the phantasmal calamities that poisoned the mind of my trusted general. However, if the shoe fits…
Queen Amira	Please! Our first step should be determining exactly what we are dealing with.
Emperor Yun	I concur. We need more information. To better understand what is happening, and how to fix it.
King Altador	I had the very same thought, which is why I enlisted Altador’s resident magic authority to help us shed some light on this matter. Jerdana will be working closely with Dr Landelbrot to investigate the cause of the rift and greying out of Neopians.
Jerdana	Neither Fyora nor myself are familiar with this magic, so we have the Library Faerie searching through her records to see if anything matches. We could be dealing with ancient sorcery from a long-forgotten age of Neopia.
Dr. Landelbrot	Or perhaps, from an entirely different planet altogether! Based on the unusual frequencies of the gravitational waves Scintilly detected emerging from the rift in the sky, whatever world lies on the other side of that rift operates vastly differently from our own. Why their laws of physics alone might seem paradoxical to us!
Jerdana	Keep in mind these are all just theories. Until we gather enough concrete data, we can’t be sure what we are dealing with.
King Hagan	I assume you two have a plan in mind for uncovering more details about this enigmatic rift?
Jerdana	That we do. Since the rift appeared, Neopians across the globe have reported seeing strange fizzling pieces of an otherworldly substance leaking through the breach. Although they seem to dissipate after 24 hours, Dr. Landelbrot here has been working on a specialised container capable of storing these mysterious fragments for an extended period of time so that we can better study them.
Dr. Landelbrot	Indeed! It took some trial and error, but by reinforcing glass with layers of transparent deepsea polymers that can withstand incredible pressures, I was able to fabricate a chamber that should keep these energy fragments contained for experimentation.
Jerdana	We’ve been referring to these fragments as “void essence” due to their mysterious nature and murky appearance. However, we will need much more before we can make any real headway on our tests.
Queen Fyora	How much of this void essence will we need to collect?
Dr. Landelbrot	For an in-depth analysis of such a foreign substance, we will need to accumulate vast amounts of it so that we can properly test it repeatedly under controlled conditions. It’s difficult to quantify exactly how much with so many unknown variables…
Jerdana	So, essentially, we are going to need A LOT of it.
Queen Amira	The citizens of Sakhmet have always come together to support each other during times of crisis. Could we ask the public to assist us?
Dr. Landelbrot	Now that is an intriguing idea… The rift does seem to be spewing void essence across all of Neopia, so appealing to the masses may be the most efficient way to collect as much as possible.
King Kelpbeard	If we collect enough, could we use it to create a weapon to defend ourselves?
King Roo	Or a game? To cheer us up!
Queen Fyora	First and foremost, is it safe? Do we know if this essence could harm Neopians?
Jerdana	Although we can’t discern much from the rapidly dissipating void essence the good Doctor provided me with, I am confident that it will not pose a threat to any Neopians.
King Hagan	How can you be certain that we don’t need any type of special equipment to handle them?
Jerdana	Because they aren’t meant to be in our world. Thus, they can’t persist here for long.
Dr. Landelbrot	Precisely! This void essence seems to be nothing more than runoff, bits of extra energy leaking through whatever that rift is into our world that dissipates soon after arrival.
Jerdana	Dissolving fast as snowflakes in Moltara.
Dr. Landelbrot	Which is why we needed the Void Essence container! The particles need a vessel to keep them tied to Neopia.
Jerdana	So even if these particles were somehow harmful, they and any magic with them is dissolving faster than they could affect any Neopians. Additionally, I will use shielding enchantments to ensure Dr. Landelbrot is able to experiment on them under safe conditions.
...	Moment of reflective silence
King Altador	Your meticulous efforts are appreciated Jerdana. As are yours Dr. Landelbrot! It seems your explanations have quelled our fears.
King Skarl	Humph, so now that the experts are focused on the hole in the sky, who’s going to get this grey off of me?
Queen Fyora	Worry not King Skarl, I’ve already sent for some help with our colour conundrum. I suspect we will need some fresh faces to rise to this challenge…

July 1, 2024

July 1, 2024 Dialogue (Faerieland Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Thought I might find you here.
Baelia	Oh! I’m sorry Tavi… I just-
Tavi	No need to be sorry. Trouble sleeping again?
Baelia	I never feel more awake than when my head hits the pillow. Soon as I close my eyes, my brain decides to worry about everything in existence.
Tavi	Well, you’ve been that way since I’ve known you. Did you have bad dreams… before…
Baelia	Ehm, well-
Naia	Baelia! Tavi! So sorry to intrude so late, but this couldn’t wait until morning.
Baelia	Naia! What’s the matter?
Naia	I’m not entirely sure! But it’s very strange. Unnatural even! They won’t change colours anymore!
Tavi	Woah! It’s okay, Naia, just take a deep breath.
Naia	You’re right. Apologies, this whole situation really has me all wound up.
Baelia	What’s going on Naia?
Naia	You may have heard, but recently, Neopets across the globe have been painted grey while they slept. And now all of Meridell lost colour in the dead of the night while a rift opened up in the sky!
Baelia	Grey?
Tavi	Lost colour?
Naia	Yes! Which is strange in and of itself, but the most mystifying part is… this grey colour, I can’t change it!
Baelia	Even with the Rainbow Fountain?
Naia	Not a bit! No matter how many times we try, the Rainbow Fountain can’t seem to wash off that grey colour…
Tavi	How is that possible?
Naia	It shouldn’t be! I’ve never seen a colour that couldn’t be changed by the Rainbow Fountain. It can return colour to anyone! Well, except for…
Baelia	…a grey faerie.
Naia	Yes, well... I’m sorry Baelia. I know this is an uncomfortable subject for you. It’s just I had no idea where else to turn.
Baelia	What use would I be? I wouldn’t even know where to start.
Naia	A council of Neopian leaders has already been called together and they have Dr Landelbrot investigating the rift in the sky. However, when I asked about how to rid us of this stubborn grey, Fyora herself suggested turning to you!
Baelia	Fyora? I hate to let her down… and I really do wish I could help you, but I can’t even help myself. We’ve been trying for years now, but here I am. Still grey…
Tavi	Supposedly, only a new name can lift the curse that Jennumara placed on her long ago. But, no matter how many names I try calling her…
Baelia	Still grey.
Tavi	Well, maybe this mystery is just what we need! If we can find a way to recolour the Neopians who turned Grey, it might help you too.
Baelia	Nothing else has been working…
Tavi	Come on Baelia, let’s at least try to help.
Baelia	I suppose we couldn’t make things worse…
Naia	Really? That would be wonderful. Something tells me you two are the right ones for the job!
Tavi	I’ll start packing! If we leave now, we can be passing through Brightvale in a few days!
Baelia	Sounds like an awful lot of walking to me…
Tavi	Come on, it’ll be fun! You’ll see, we’ll be in Meridell in no time.
Baelia	Well, you have been trying to get me to hike with you for years…
Tavi	That’s right! And you can’t flake on this one, Queen Fyora’s orders!
Baelia	Okay, okay! I guess I could stand to get out of the house.
Tavi	That’s the right attitude! Come on, let’s get packing!

Chapter 2

July 14, 2024

July 14, 2024 Dialogue (Meeting Nyx Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Hey, you! Did you just save me?
Nyx	*Staring at her hand*
Baelia	Um, excuse me… But who are you?
Nyx	I’m… Nyx. Sorry, but… Can I ask you where I am?
Tavi	Brightvale. Or at least I think it is… It’s not very bright right now, is it?
Nyx	Bright…vale? Never heard of it.
Juni	*Whine*
Nyx	That’s not important. Are there any doctors around here? My friend is hurt and I—
Tavi	Not around here, but maybe we can try the Healing Springs. Marina always knows what to do…
Baelia	I don’t know, Tavi… Those don’t look like normal injuries to me. Even Marina might not be able to help here…
Tavi	Maybe you’re right. He looks like he’s covered in the same stuff that’s in that weird floating space hole over Neopia. Wait, wasn’t Dr. Landelbrot researching that?.
Baelia	And the Council of Leaders, too. Queen Fyora was worried about it…
Nyx	Council of Leaders, huh…? Okay. I’m going to the Council and this Dr. Ladle-bot guy, and then I’m going back to Neopia Central to find my brother. Thanks for your help.
Tavi	Wait! You can’t just go alone. Do you even know where Altador is?
Nyx	Altador? I’m not familiar with that land either... but I’ll manage.
Tavi	No offence, but you didn’t even know we were in Brightvale. Come on, I’m an explorer, so I’ll make sure we all get to the Council and Dr. Landelbrot nice and quick. And you can use your, um… space magic or whatever it is to protect us!
Baelia	…
Nyx	*Sigh*... Fine. Let’s go, then.

July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024 Dialogue (Refreshments Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Everyone all right? Anyone hungry? Thirsty? I’ve got a thermos full of tea if you want it.
Baelia	No thank you…
Nyx	No, I’m okay. I just want to focus on getting where we’re going.
Juni	*Whine*
Tavi	Aw, the little guy’s thirsty. Hold on a second everyone, let me get him some tea.
Juni	Yip!
Tavi	*Pours tea* There you go. Drink up!
Nyx	Huh. He likes it. He’s usually so picky.
Tavi	That’s because it’s one of my special blends. By the way, what’s his name?
Nyx	Juni. Juniper.
Tavi	It’s nice to meet you, Juni.
Juni	Yip yip.
Nyx	Huh… I think he likes you. He must be sicker than I thought.
Tavi	What’s that supposed to mean?
Nyx	Sorry, I didn’t mean it like that. It usually takes him a bit to warm up to strangers. But when he does, he’s just the friendliest little guy. Aren’t you, Juni?
Juni	Yip yip…
Tavi	Oh… well then I’ll take that as a compliment!

Chapter 3

August 7, 2024

August 7, 2024 Dialogue (Luxinia's Abilities Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Queen Fyora	I summoned Luxinia before this recent predicament came to pass because I felt her powers could be of great assistance to us.
Queen Amira	No offence Queen Fyora, but how is a Light Faerie supposed to help us here?
Queen Fyora	Luxinia possesses a unique power beyond that of just light. You see, she can intertwine herself with emotional waves and not only feel but experience their thoughts and memories.
King Jazan	How can that be?
Queen Fyora	I admit I was surprised as well when she told me of her odd experiences in the past, but there have been instances of faeries developing their own personal powers outside of their element. Apologies Luxinia, you know your abilities better than I do, why don't you explain them?
Luxinia	Oh, of course, my Queen. You see, similar to controlling light waves, I can interact with the emotional waves of not only individuals but objects as well if they have been in contact with that of a strong emotion…
Queen Fyora	With the state the world is in at the moment, I felt her unique gift would be a considerable asset in investigating any situations such as the ones we have found ourselves in now. Additionally, I can confirm that these two newcomers are the ones whom I saw within Orion’s visions back during the Month of Celebrating. The ones I informed you about when we first assembled this council. I do not expect this information to sway you towards trusting them. In fact, it may do the very opposite, that is why I call for Luxinia’s power to be used upon them and let her findings determine our next steps. What do you say?
...	Collective murmurs of agreement
King Skarl	I still don’t like them being in here, but I can see you have convinced the rest of the council for the time being. So very well, let us proceed with your plan

August 14, 2024

August 14, 2024 Dialogue (Council Decision Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
King Skarl	What? What do you see?!
Luxinia	They have been through so much…trapped in a dark strange place…how terrible. S..sorry I mean, I found no deception in what she has said and can sense her intentions are true.
Queen Fyora	Very well then, I move for us to bring in this pair and allow Dr. Landelbrot and Jerdana to treat them.
King Skarl	Hold on now; this doesn’t prove that their ailment is entirely safe, though! It could still spread or mutate, or who knows what!
Queen Fyora	I understand your concern, but since they seem to hold no ill will towards us and are the only ones with experience with how this ailment works I think it would be best to move forward with this plan.
Queen Nabile	And just look at them Skarl! They need our help!
King Altador	Agreed. Furthermore, their ailment and experience with the void could hold invaluable information about what is happening.
Queen Fyora	Well said! They are the best connection we have to the Void.
King Skarl	I still think the dangers outweigh the-
Queen Fyora	AHEM. I would think you of all of those in this room would understand their predicament. Wasn’t it just you whom others did not want to allow to stay due to your own current…gloomy condition?
King Skarl	*grumbles* Very well, if the rest of the council concedes then so do I.
Dr. Landelbrot	I shall start working on a solution immediately. I will need you to tell me exactly how you were able to make the device on your arm though.
Nyx	It wasn’t me. Like I said before, Juni here made it…I was passed out at the time so I have zero clue how he did so.
Dr. Landelbrot	You mean that Faellie you are holding built the device that stopped an ailment no one here has ever seen before???
Nyx	I…I know how it sounds but he’s no ordinary petpet…he was technically ranked above me at Virtupets Delivery Co.
Dr. Landelbrot	I have many questions! But most of them must wait. Come, we must start looking into how the device works at once!

Chapter 4

August 19, 2024

August 19, 2024 Dialogue (Voidworks Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Dr. Landelbrot	At last, we have enough void essence! Wrench please!
Nyx	Please Doctor. Please save Juni.
Dr. Landelbrot	I believe we are closing in, but this void dampening process is highly complex… Wrench!
Scintilly	Bzzzt. Wrench incoming. Estimated arrival in 3 seconds.
Dr. Landelbrot	Almost there… Not quite… Confound it! Although it pains me to admit it, I may require a fresh pair of eyes to help me finish initialization.
Scintilly	Bzzzt. Technology is beyond our scope. Requesting assistance from outside operators…

August 28, 2024

August 28, 2024 Dialogue (Kiko Lake Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Baelia	Nyx!
Tavi	Juni!
Luxinia	Glad to see you are both well!
Queen Fyora	We have no time for pleasantries. Kiko Lake and all its inhabitants have been attacked. Its colour drained…
King Altador	It is as we feared… Clearly, this threat looms over more than just a handful of lands. No, this is an act of war on all of Neopia.
Queen Fyora	Based on their trajectory, we believe they are heading towards Neopia Central.
Nyx	Neopia Central!
Juni	Yip?
Queen Fyora	Many of the Defenders of Neopia are now grey, and the rest are battling the shades in Meridel and Brightvale. Baelia, we need your help, you may be the only one who can stop this grey.
Baelia	I… I…
Tavi	Don’t worry B, I’ll be right beside you!
Luxinia	And she will have my support, my queen.
Queen Fyora	Nyx, Juni? What of you?
Nyx	I’m here to find my brother. Whatever it takes.
Juni	Yip!
Queen Fyora	I see… And where did you last see him?
Nyx	We had a small hovel in Neopia Central, across the way from Uni’s clothing. His name is Ozzy. He’s small, shy, and always scared. Adorable actually… I have to get back to him as soon as possible. He hasn’t heard from me in weeks… He must be worried sick.
Queen Fyora	We will find him, but for now, we must concentrate on the safety of Neopia. Your experience with the void could prove invaluable. Help us defend the people of Neopia Central first, including your brother, and you have my word that we will help you find him once the dust settles.
Nyx	….Deal.
Tavi	Guess that makes us a team, eh?
Juni	Yip yip!
Queen Fyora	Excellent. Our Walein friend here will take you to Neopia Central. Due to an accident at the lab ray, he’s grown enormous. Not what we were intending, but useful nonetheless. Please, leave at once.
Walein	OoooOoOoOooooOoooOooo
Tavi	Somehow, enormous still seems like an understatement!
Luxinia	Walein! So wonderful to see you again.
Baelia	And he’s, um… safe to ride?
Luxinia	You’ve nothing to fear! Despite his size, Walein here is a huge softie.
Nyx	Let’s get moving. If Neopia Central is next, we need to get there as soon as we can.

Chapter 6

October 8, 2024

October 8, 2024 Dialogue (Supply Run Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Did the Healing Potion work?
Luxinia	Hard to tell... She is still unconscious, but her breathing has steadied.
Tavi	Baelia? Baelia? Hey, B, can you hear me? Come on, wake up!
Luxinia	Please be careful Tavi. She’s been through a lot…
Tavi	I know but…
Luxinia	You’re a good friend, Tavi. And I know Baelia knows this too. I can feel something stirring in her… Something warm. I think she knows you’re worried.
Tavi	Oh, thank goodness…
Luxinia	But she needs to rest now. I think we all do.
Nyx	What are you… talking about…? I’m fine…
Tavi	I think you’re right, Lux. We’ll need to set up a proper camp for that, though… So that settles it! I’m going to go into those woods and get us what we need for a good old-fashioned campfire and some nice, hearty snacks.
Luxinia	You mean… into the dark, spooky Haunted Woods?
Tavi	You bet I do. You coming?
Luxinia	Um… I think maybe I’ll stay here and look after Baelia.
Tavi	Good idea. All right then, who else is with me? Nyx, Juni?
Juni	Yip!
Nyx	Zzz…
Tavi	Good. She’s finally resting. Looks like it’s just you and me then, buddy.
Juni	Yip yip!

Chapter 7

October 21, 2024

October 21, 2024 Dialogue (Campfire Dialogue Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Listen I know things are… bad, right now, but you can’t just-
Nyx	Bad? BAD?? My whole world just came crumbling down around me, and all of yours is about to as well, all because I couldn’t save my… I couldn’t save Ozzy.
Juni	*whine*
Baelia	I’m sorry! I wish I could have done more. I… I shouldn’t have come, I’ve just made things worse.
Tavi	Listen, everyone, I think we just need to take a breather and regro–
Nyx	I need to get back out there now! I have to go back for Ozzy before I lose everything!
Baelia	I… I think I should leave
Luxinia	Everyone, please let Tavi speak.
Nyx	Stay out of this. You don’t know what it’s like to lose everything!
Tavi	Okay that’s it! Everyone stop talking! Besides you, Lux. Thank you for before. *Deep breath* Here’s what’s going to happen. I am going to make us some tea. Then you will all sit in silence while I tell you all a story. Once I am done everyone will get a chance to talk in a calm and productive manner. Sound good?
...	*Everyone silently nods*
Tavi	Right, good. Now, who wants some tea?

October 22, 2024

October 22, 2024 Dialogue (Tavi's Teatime Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	A lot has happened in the last little while. My friends and I are all tired, upset, and frankly we could all use a little comfort! It's nothing a hot cup of tea can't fix though, so would you mind helping me gather some supplies so I can brew my special recipe? I've got a list right here of what I need, but I can't leave right now - I need to make sure everyone's okay. Can you help me out?

October 29, 2024

October 29, 2024 Dialogue (Hope Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Baelia	*sniffle* You’ve never told me that before.
Tavi	It’s a time I’m still working through I guess.
Baelia	You’re a great friend Tavi! *sniffle*
Tavi	Aww thanks B, but that wasn’t really the point of my story.
Nyx	There was no point to the story! Look, I am sorry for what you went through, but all this is doing is delaying me. I should be finding Ozzy right now!
Luxinia	There was a point to the story! Everyone here can take an important lesson from it. Baelia, I know you said you made things worse, but that isn’t true at all! You saved us back there in a way no one else would have been able to. Please keep persisting on with us, we need you! And Nyx, I know we can’t understand what you must be going through, but charging forward in the state you are in won’t help anyone. You need to slow down and give yourself time. We can figure something out, I’m sure of it! As for me… I… I still can’t recall much about my past life, but I know the pain of loss and how debilitating it can be. I also know the joy of finding new friends and starting over, and it helps… to know that others have survived through something similar.
Tavi	Oh wow, Lux, my story wasn’t that insightful… I just thought it might help everyone calm down and focus…
Luxinia	Well, then I would say you succeeded! Great thinking, Tavi!
Nyx	I’m… I’m sorry. I didn’t know… you’re right. Thank you.
Juni	*whimper* Yip!
Baelia	Yes, thank you Luxinia… I, I want to keep going, but I am not sure how.
Luxinia	I actually have something I’d like to say now. I saw something in the Grey Painter. I think there is still hope!

November 1, 2024

November 1, 2024 Dialogue (Queen's Transmission Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Nyx	Wait, what are you saying?
Luxinia	I don’t think he meant to do that last attack, or at the very least, he didn’t have as much control over it as he thought he would. I don’t know what, but I think there is more to this story. I don’t think your sibling is as far gone as we thought, Nyx.
Nyx	Then we need to get going!
Juni	Yip yip!
Tavi	Wait, we still don’t know where to go!
???	*beep beep* *beep beep*
Baelia	Umm, Nyx why is your device beeping?
Fyora Hologram	Hello all!
...	*All jump from shock*
Nyx	Oh ummm, Queen Fyora, you’re in my Void Dampener?
Fyora Hologram	Dr. Landelbrot set this up in case of emergencies.
Nyx	Does that mean there is an emergency?
Fyora Hologram	Apologies if you are trying to talk back, but this is just a recording. This should be able to reach you no matter where you are, but the length of the recording is limited so I must be quick. Our informants have spotted the Grey Painter and Vira just south of the Haunted Woods. We suspect they are making their way to Altador. You must intercept them at all costs! Please, be careful.
Tavi	Well, that was convenient timing I suppose.
Luxinia	Yeah, she does that…
Tavi	Alright, Nyx you got your wish. Let’s pack up and head out at once. If they really are that far ahead of us, then we’re gonna have to take a shortcut I’ve heard of…but it won’t be pretty.

Chapter 8

August 4, 2025

August 4, 2025 Dialogue (Hiker's Legend Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Nyx	Which way now? We have to hurry!
Tavi	Hmmm, probably to the left.
Nyx	Probably? How well do you know this shortcut, Tavi?
Tavi	I’ve never found it myself, but it’s an enduring legend amongst nomads, so I know it has to be up there! Plus, with how fast our enemies are moving, we don’t have much choice.
Luxinia	How are you sure it’s a shortcut if you don’t even know it exists?
Tavi	It definitely exists! It’s from a legendary song passed from hiker to hiker…I’ve heard it sung at campfires around the world during my travels when I was younger.
Nyx	You mean we’re wasting time searching for a myth from a campfire song?!
Tavi	I know how it sounds, but explorers have found it by following the song! It says where to go, what to look for, everything you need to find the secret tunnel! We nomads are certain the passage exists, despite the tribulations around it. It’s supposed to be a rite of passage to find it yourself, so those who claim to have found it won’t disclose its location to others!
Luxinia	And does the song say how to get through it?
Tavi	Not exactly…
Nyx	Okay, let’s say we do find this fabled shortcut. If we spend too long looking for it, then won’t we lose time overall?
Tavi	It’s supposed to cut right through the mountains. Don’t you remember how long it took us to travel last time? We could shave off entire days with this!
Nyx	Days, huh… so we’d get back to finding Ozzy sooner?
Tavi	That’s right! The legend says everything about this passage is a puzzle, and I know the song is the key to finding it. There’s been tales of others succeeding, so it’s gotta be out there!
Nyx	Has there been proof of anyone actually making it through?
Tavi	Well, yes and no… I’ve met hikers who claim to have found it, but I didn’t exactly ask for evidence.
Nyx	Uh huh… so we’re not sure this shortcut even exists?
Baelia	I understand your concerns Nyx, but cutting through the mountains might be the only way to catch Ozzy.
Tavi	Exactly. It is a longshot, but it’s also our best chance at reaching Altador before Ozzy and Vira. Now, let’s all keep an eye out for the entrance. I’ll explain more of what to look out for while we walk.
Nyx	*sigh* If it helps us get to Ozzy faster then I’m willing to trust you on this. Let’s get going!

August 4, 2025

August 4, 2025 Dialogue (Lands Divided Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Nyx	What happened next?
Tavi	Then, she brought the entire city crashing to the ground!
Nyx	You’re kidding, all of Faerieland? That’s pretty hardcore… And, well terrifying, too, of course!
Luxinia	All of it except for a tiny sliver that I was stranded on…
Tavi	Oh, sorry Luxinia. I didn’t-
...	*beep beep* *beep beep*
Juni	Yip!
Nyx	Thanks Juni, I’ll check.
Fyora Hologram	Hello all! I wanted to provide you with another quick update as it seems we may be losing connection. Our adversaries caught us unaware during the respite between battles. They have just launched a pincer attack on the Lost Desert, storming both Qasala and Sakhmet at the same time.
Baelia	Oh no!
Fyora Hologram	King Jazan is on his way back to Qasala to join the front lines while Queen Nabile and Queen Amira assemble reserve forces with Torakor to reinforce their efforts If our enemy seeks to divide us, I fear their scheme is working. King Kelpbeard and Lord Darigan are both departing so they can personally defend their lands, and with Aethia hounding me to return home and help her bolster our defenses, soon we all may have to separate to protect our own kingdoms best we can. For now, continue towards Altador. With any luck, you may be able to catch Vira and the Grey Painter before they arrive. I had hoped to send Walein to expedite your journey, but with your signal fading, Dr Landelbrot is having a difficult time pinpointing your location.
Tavi	Well, that wasn’t ominous at all.
Baelia	Should we still head to Altador then?
Nyx	Seems we don’t have much choice.

August 4, 2025

August 4, 2025 Dialogue (Lands Divided Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Baelia	Nyx! I found him, Juni is over here.
Nyx	Thank you, Baelia! There you are Juni. Please don’t scare me like that again.
Baelia	He's kinda glowing and um, steaming though? Not sure if he usually does that sort of thing or…
Nyx	Juni? Buddy, are you okay?
Juni	*Eyes glowing with void energy as steam dissipates around him* Yip Yip!
Nyx	Through? Everything? What do you mean?
Juni	Yip Yip!
Tavi	What's going on?
Nyx	It sounds like Juni can see better than before.
Juni	Yip. Yip Yip. Yip Yip! Yip.
Nyx	I'm sorry, not just better, but through and around everything?
Juni	Yip! Yip Yip.
Nyx	Are you sure?
Baelia	What’s he saying?
Nyx	He thinks he sees a cavern leading deep into the Mountain. It must be the shortcut!

August 7, 2025

August 7, 2025 Dialogue (Lost in the Dark Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Baelia	Okay, now that we can see better are you up for making our way back to the rest of the group?
Luxinia	Yes…but how? I have no clue where we are.
Baelia	I’m not really sure…
Luxinia	I’m so sorry I got us in this mess!
Baelia	Hey now, don’t worry! I’m sure we’ll figure something out!
Red Doglefox	*Sudden zoomies* Bark!
Baelia	Why is he running in circles like that?
Red Doglefox	*Increasing zoomies* Bark! Bark!
Luxinia	I think he wants to lead the way?
Baelia	Well alright then. Let’s go!

August 11, 2025

August 11, 2025 Dialogue (Lost in the Dark Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Baelia	Tavi, oh thank goodness! I’m so glad we made it back to you!
Nyx	*cough* *cough*
Baelia	I’m, of course, happy we made it back to you and Juni as well! Wait, have you just been waiting where we left you this whole time?
Tavi	Of course! One of the biggest rules in spelunking is if you get separated from the group, stay where they last saw you! And it’s not like we could have gotten far in the pitch-black darkness you left us in…
Luxinia	I’m so sorry…I shouldn’t have run off like that.
Tavi	I suppose there’s not much to be said about it now. *sigh* I am happy you’re okay though. I was really scared something was wrong.
Baelia	Speaking of wrong! Why didn’t you tell us about monsters living in these tunnels?!
Tavi	I mean I suppose it’s always a possibility, but since the song never mentioned any I didn’t think to say anything about it. And with how hidden the entrance was I figured we wouldn't encounter anything bigger than a Batterfly.
Baelia	Whatever we saw were no petpets! We didn’t get a good look at them, but there are some sort of creatures in here with us, and they are big!
Tavi	Okay, no need to worry. Most things are more scared of us than we are of them. If we just stay together and have ample light we should be able to get out of here without any trouble. The lantern is definitely done for, but now that Lux is back, she can just make us up some more light and we-
Baelia	I can fix the lantern!
Tavi	But she can just– and you said–
Baelia	It’s fine. It won’t take long, and Luxinia should conserve her energy as much as she can.
Tavi	Okay, thanks B! It’s nice to see you so undaunted about crafting again.
Baeia	...yeah.
Luxinia	How do you plan on fixing it Baelia?
Baelia	It doesn’t seem like I can repair it, but I could craft the remains of the lantern into something new. If you’re okay with it, I should be able to make it run off of the low-light magic you naturally give off. You’d still conserve energy, and if I do this right, the lantern should be just as bright if not brighter than before.
Luxinia	That would be incredible! How do you know how to do such a thing?
Baelia	This sort of used to be my job…I learned it as an apprentice under the Crafting Faerie, Delina.
Luxinia	Really?! Delina's is considered one of the best crafters of Neopia! How did you end up working with her?
Baelia	Oh, um…I was assigned to work under her before I lost my wings.

August 11, 2025

August 11, 2025 Dialogue (Lost in the Dark Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Baelia	This should be able to run off even the slightest bit of light magic.
Luxinia	Baelia, I just wanted to say-
Baelia	If I made the adjustments correctly the lantern should grow brighter as time passes and it collects more of your power.
Luxinia	I think we should talk-
Baelia	You should also be able to concentrate the light to create beams like a flashlight, but be careful! I’m not sure how it would handle a high influx of power.
Luxinia	Please, Baelia-
Baelia	Let's not...okay?
Luxinia	O-okay...
Tavi	Don't beat yourself up about it, Lux. It's just a hard topic for her.
Luxinia	I just wanted to tell her that it's not true.
Tavi	She knows that, deep down. But after what she's been through...has been going through. It's hard for her, ya know? But hey, listen, I haven't seen her like this in a really long time. I don't know what you did back there, but it's made me beyond happy to see her crafting again. So thank you, for being there for her.
Luxinia	She was the one that was there for me...

August 11, 2025

August 11, 2025 Dialogue (Lost in the Dark Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Okay I *breath* don’t think it’s *breath* chasing us anymore!
Baelia	*deep breath* What was that thing!!!
Luxinia	That… That couldn’t be Luperus! Could it?
Tavi	I always thought that was just a bedtime story to scare Chia’s into behaving!
Juni	*whimper*
Nyx	Shh, Juni. Everything’s okay for now, but we need to stay quiet! Wait, where’s the Doglefox?!
...	*Further back down the cavern*
Red Doglefox	*Bark!*
Luperus	Grrrr!

August 14, 2025

August 14, 2025 Dialogue (Lost in the Dark Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Okay, I think I have an idea on how to solve this, just give me a moment to work it out.
Baelia	I trust you when it comes to puzzles Tavi, but this one must be ancient. Are you sure it will still work?
Luxinia	It looks broken to me… Maybe we should head back out?
Nyx	I don’t know… I am worried it might take more time to find a way through this door than it would around the mountain.
Juni	Yip?
Nyx	Hmmm maybe we could… Wait, do you hear that noise?
Luxinia	What noise?
Tavi	I only hear all of you yapping as I’m trying to think…
Baelia	Sorry Tavi! We’ll try to keep it down.
Nyx	Really? None of you can hear that?
Baelia	Maybe it’s Luperus? He doesn’t strike me as the quiet type.
Nyx	I don’t think so… it sounds almost rhythmic.
Juni	Yip yip!
Nyx	Mechanics that operate the door? I guess so, but they’d have to be really old wouldn’t they?
Juni	Yip yip yip yip yip!
Baelia	Is he okay?
Nyx	He’s better than okay, he’s ecstatic.
Juni	Yip yip!
Nyx	I’ll tell them, relax. He’s very… passionate, about the idea of ancient civilizations being able to construct rudimentary mechanics.
Baelia	Oh, how adorable.
Juni	Yip yip!
Tavi	Okay, despite all the racket… I think I have it all worked out.

Chapter 9

August 18, 2025

August 18, 2025 Dialogue (Puzzle Solving Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Baelia	You want us to guess? I don’t know Tavi… Puzzles are more your thing.
Tavi	To be honest, I’m a bit stumped myself. This one is a real thinker!
Luxinia	Puzzles can be calming, soothing even. So, I suppose it couldn’t hurt for us each to take a few guesses…
Juni	Yip yip!
Tavi	That’s the spirit you two! Sharing your thoughts, even if they don’t always pan out, can help inspire new ideas from others!
Red Doglefox	Bark bark bark!
Tavi	See, even our stray friend is getting pumped! I even remember a few tips that might help us solve this. Like to look for repeated letters and try to guess vowels first!
Nyx	Well, this sorta thing has never been my strong suit, but maybe I could figure out the three letters at the end? After all, every word we work out gets us to the other side of this mountain faster.
Baelia	Ha! You’re all so incredible, you know that? Okay then, let’s give this a shot, together.

August 18, 2025

August 18, 2025 Dialogue (Silent Music Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	I don’t hear anything but us in here…
Nyx	But, it’s so loud! None of you can hear that?
Juni	Yip!
Nyx	You really can Juni? You better not just be saying that to make me feel better!
Juni	Yip yip! Yip yip yip!
Nyx	Okay, okay, I’m sorry! You’re right, I know you wouldn’t lie to me. Just started to scare myself for a moment there.
Juni	Yip yip!
Baelia	I still can’t hear a thing.
Tavi	Me neither.
Luxinia	Hmm, and I can’t seem to sense anything…
Tavi	Well, if Juni can hear it too, then maybe this has to do with their connection to the Void?
Juni	Yip yip!
Nyx	Juni thinks you might be on to something there. I can’t tell where this melody is coming from, but with that regular rhythm, it sounds like a march.
Tavi	I wouldn’t have taken you for the musical sort, Nyx.
Nyx	I’m not. Well, I used to play the dashboard of our delivery ship like drums, but mostly just to jam out with Juni. He can always hit the high notes.
Juni	Yip yip!

Nyx	This music we are hearing, it feels like I’ve heard it before… I can’t be sure, but I think this marching chant is urging me forward.

August 18, 2025

August 18, 2025 Dialogue (Color Code Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Luxinia	Sorry Nyx, I’m a little lost. How does combining colours help us get through this chamber?
Tavi	Wait a second… the lock!
Nyx	Exactly! Tavi’s got it.
Tavi	Take a closer look at the letters repeating across the lock! That’s what clued me in.
Luxinia	ROYGBI… Is that another kind of code?
Baelia	Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet… They are all the colours of the rainbow!
Nyx	You all catch on quick! I think we can open that massive lock around the pillar by mixing our colours correctly.
Baelia	I’d like to help with this one!
Tavi	Ha, look at you, B! What’s got you so fired up?
Baelia	I think a colour puzzle sounds fun is all. Reminds me of the novas flying through the sky back home…
Tavi	Well, I’m just happy to see you excited. Let’s solve this together.
Luxinia	I can try to lend a hand too! I’m pretty good at matching colours, although I’m not sure if that will help much here…
Juni	Yip yip!
Nyx	Thank you, all of you. Together, I bet we will solve this puzzle just as fast as the last one!

August 25, 2025

August 25, 2025 Dialogue (Item Repair Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Baelia	Are you two okay?!
Tavi	Yeah… I think so. Nyx, how did you know?
Nyx	I… I’m not sure. I heard that music again, but this time it sounded like alarm bells clanging inside my skull. It had me moving before I could even think…
Baelia	I’m so glad you did!
Tavi	I’m pretty concerned about you both hearing things, but I suppose we have bigger issues to worry about for the moment. For now, we should try again and you two listen out for any more…signs.
Baelia	What? No! Nyx saved you by mere seconds, and we aren’t even sure how to solve this one yet.
Luxinia	Plus, each room seems to be getting harder and more dangerous as we press on. We need to be careful. There’s no telling what could happen.
Tavi	I know, but what other choice do we have? We need to get out of here as fast as we can.
Baelia	Listen, I’ve gathered the other items from around the room, and they’re all in shambles. Perhaps we’re meant to fix them?
Nyx	I don’t know, some of these seem beyond fixing.
Juni	Yip. Yip, yip.
Nyx	Yeah, it does seem like there are exactly the number of items as there are placements. Which means Tavi was probably right on what to do.
Luxinia	Just not how it’s done…
Tavi	The only reason I put the scroll there is I figured it had to have come from the Lost Desert. But since that doesn't seem to be the right answer, I’m not sure where to put it now. So I think Baelia has a point. Maybe fixing them could help us figure that out?
Baelia	Yes, I could fix these. I’m sure of it! But, it would take time… especially for whatever this pile of debris used to be.
Nyx	I don’t know if this will work… I’m sure you’re a great crafter Baelia, but some of these items are so worn down I’m not sure they could be repaired. Fixing these could take up time we don’t have, and may even turn out to be a pointless endeavor.
Baelia	So, how are we supposed to solve this then?
Luxinia	I have an idea.

August 25, 2025

August 25, 2025 Dialogue (Items of the Lands Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Lux, how did you do that? Was it your power?
Luxinia	Yes, this probably wasn’t what the creators of this puzzle had in mind for solving it, but I should be able to tell where these items came from.
Nyx	Should? But you just got that one! Why not the others?
Luxinia	As far as I can tell, my power only works on objects that have strong emotions tied to them. There’s no guarantee the rest of these do. Plus, what I saw with that item was incredibly grainy and hard to make out. I’m guessing due to how long ago the memory came from. I honestly wasn’t a hundred percent certain I was right…
Nyx	Then why did you do that? We could have talked it over first!
Luxinia	I saw a storefront with sand all around it, so it seemed like a pretty safe guess. Plus, we need to get out of here as soon as possible to save your brother, right?
Nyx	…Lux, thank you.
Luxinia	Well, also to save Altador, and maybe the world, and get out of the dark…there were a lot of factors behind my decision.
Tavi	Hahaha, well either way it worked out! But, don’t do that again!
Baelia	Yes, please don’t ever do that again. You nearly gave me a heart attack!
Luxinia	I won’t. I’m mainly worried if there can even be a next time. The other items seem a lot worse off…
Tavi	Even if you can’t make out much from them, I’m sure if we work together we can figure this out!
Baelia	It’s really the only option we have…
Juni	Yip, yip. Yip!
Nyx	I'm not sure... These could be hundreds of years old for all we know. Will we really be able to identify these based off Luxinia's visions? Tavi already mistook one land's item for another.
Tavi	True, but even if the items are from before our times, we’re a pretty well-travelled group. If we put our heads together we can determine where these items came from! There has to be some resemblance to what is around today!

August 25, 2025

August 25, 2025 Dialogue (Disappearing Act Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Luxinia	Baelia!!!!
Tavi	What, what just happened?
Luxinia	I—I don’t know! I was… I wasn’t looking forward and then she— I’m so sorry, this is all my fault!
Tavi	The path… it just ends. Where did this slab come from?
Luxinia	If I had just looked… why did she do that? Baelia!!!
Tavi	How deep was it?
Luxinia	I don’t know, I couldn’t see. It all happened so fast.
Tavi	B!! Can you hear me? Baelia!! There has to be a way through this blasted stone!
Nyx	Move aside!

August 25, 2025

August 25, 2025 Dialogue (Strange Noise Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Baelia	I’m fine… I just don’t know where I am. What about you and the others?
Luxinia	We’re fine! We broke through the stone, but it just led to an empty room… Are you sure you’re okay? How far did you fall?
Baelia	It was a bit of a fall, but I’m okay. Probably have a decent bruise on my back, though…
Luxinia	I’m so sorry. It’s all my fault! If I had just been braver… you wouldn’t be in this mess.
Baelia	Hey, don’t say that! It was my choice! I didn’t know what else to do in the moment… I saw the hole, and I couldn’t let you fall!
Luxinia	But Baelia… I—I have wings.
Baelia	Heh… hahaha. I really am worthless, aren’t I?!
Luxinia	Don’t say that!
Baelia	Why not? It’s true, isn’t it? I’ve got you all lost and put myself in danger for nothing!
Luxinia	Baelia, what you did was brave… braver than I’ve ever been able to be. We’re going to figure this out! Okay?
Baelia	…yeah, okay.
...	*Rumble*
Baelia	What was that?!
Luxinia	I don’t know… stay here. I’ll be right back!

August 25, 2025

August 25, 2025 Dialogue (Quick Thinking Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Nyx, are you okay?!
Nyx	Yeah… yeah, I just thought I heard—nevermind. How is everyone else? How is Baelia?
Baelia	We’re fine. Thanks to your fast thinking, everyone got out!
Luxinia	How exactly did the walls stop long enough for us to get out, though?
Baelia	I, umm, kind of jammed the gears over there.
Tavi	Great job, B! You saved us!
Baelia	I wouldn’t say that… there was only one thing big enough to use.

Chapter 10

September 1, 2025

September 1, 2025 Dialogue (Gourmandizer Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	You know it? Can’t say I’ve seen anything like that during my travels.
Nyx	It attacked Juni and I, back when we were trapped in the Void. It almost… Well, let’s just say I have a score to settle with it. I didn’t think anyone else in Neopia even knew it existed…
Luxinia	Maybe someone else traveled to the Void and saw this creature?
Baelia	Or, the creature itself came to Neopia before?
Luxinia	There’s a scary thought…
Juni	Yip yip!
Tavi	Take a look here! There’s a plaque underneath it.
Nyx	Really? Let me see!
Tavi	Don’t get your hopes too high. It’s been battered by weather and time, so most of the lettering has worn off.
Nyx	Of course it has…
Baelia	Can you make out anything?
Tavi	Only bits and pieces here and there… Celestial Crest—where our weeping Gourmandizer blessed us—bodies and minds proved unfit to house beatific gift... forsaking the fallacies of the Great Feather—new purpose through preparations—mettle through the myriad of trials—may receive his boon upon his long awaited return. Anyone making sense of these fragments?
Nyx	Blessed? Beatific gift? This really doesn’t sound like the same guy Juni and I ran into.
Luxinia	Here, let me take a look. Oh, it’s very old. Even older than those puzzles we solved. I can feel the dimmest trace of emotion surrounding this monument. A sense of… reverence?
Nyx	What? The people who used to live here admired that monster?
Tavi	Now that you mention it, the language on that plaque does sound like some kind of scripture.
Nyx	Someone revered that horror? I don’t buy it.
Juni	Yip yip yip yip.
Nyx	Why would it matter how long ago it came here? It’s still a monster.
Tavi	I still can’t believe you’ve seen it. I mean, what are the odds you and Juni end up here?
Nyx	I don’t think it’s a coincidence either… those gems built into this place, that weird music, and now this… but it doesn’t matter what led us here. Altador is right there! I can’t wait any longer to make things right with Ozzy.
Tavi	I know time is of the essence, but this seems too big a discovery to just ignore!
Nyx	Don’t worry, after we save Ozzy, we can set up another campfire and talk this all out later over tea.
Tavi	At least let me get a frottage rubbing of it! After finally making it here, I need some sort of memento.
Nyx	Make it fast.
Tavi	On it! And I am taking you up on that fireside chat later.

September 8, 2025

September 8, 2025 Dialogue (Attack on Altador Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Leonard	Sorry I’m late everyone! Of all the days for an invasion, it had to be when Exquisite Ambrosia finally got a new shipment of Fig Ice Cream… All day standing in line just for the alarm bells to start blaring as I reach the counter. Just my luck. You there! We seem to be a bit shorthanded. Think you could help me coordinate our defence forces? I probably shouldn’t be enlisting random passersby for this sorta thing, but you seem like the capable type!