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Salvaged Items FAQ
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by bigbadwolf
[email protected]
Version 0.9
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Contents:
1) Frequently asked questions (ctrl-f #1)
2) Salvaged Items
First layer (ctrl-f #01)
Second layer (ctrl-f #02)
Third layer (ctrl-f #03)
Fourth layer (ctrl-f #04)
3) Credits, Permissions & Legal (ctrl-f #2)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS #1
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Q) How many items are there? What are they all?
A) 47 in total, 12 on each 'layer' of the box apart from 11 on the fourth
layer. However, 10 of these are comprised of four pieces each, so there are
actually 77 items/item-pieces to find. The 47 are:
FIRST LAYER Layout
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1) Dolphin Medal 1 2 3 4
2) Ancient Bronze Mirror 5 6 7 8
3) Pirate's Compass 9 10 11 12
4) Storyboard
5) Flame-patterned Vessel
6) Sphere of Manaurai
7) Intriguing Idol
8) Nephrite Inscription
9) Anomalocaris Fossil
10) Red Coral
11) Golden Statue
12) Jingdezhen Plate
SECOND LAYER
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13) Memorable Shell 13 14 15 16
14) Goddess Shell 17 18 19 20
15) Vintage Lighter 21 22 23 24
16) ???????????????
17) Tin Toy
18) Patrick's Pocket Watch
19) Wine Glass
20) A Shark-tooth Necklace
21) Elusive Napoleon Coin
22) Antique Cup
23) Silver Fork
24) Glass Perfume Bottle
THIRD LAYER
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25) Picture Frame 25 26 27 28
26) Tiara 29 30 31 32
27) Expensive Fountain Pen 33 34 35 36
28) German-made Harmonica
29) Cassette Tape
30) Very Rare Drinks Can
31) Glass Buoy
32) Calcified Fossil
33) Amber Lizard
34) Obsidian Arrowhead
35) Whalebone Lure
36) Good Luck Shells
FOURTH LAYER
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37) Old Bracelet 37 38 39 40
38) ??????????????? 41 42 43 44
39) Life Beads 45 46 47
40) Steel Shell
41) Aqua Amethyst
42) Stone Mask
43) Ammonite Fossil
44) Dream Shell
45) ???????????????
46) ???????????????
47) ???????????????
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Q) How do I find the items?
A) It depends. There are basically two types of items; those that are in fixed
locations and those which are randomly placed. The fixed ones 'shine'
repeatedly to indicate where they are. and this can be seen from quite a
distance. The random ones don't shine, but have a small probability of
appearance when you're investigating the usual shines that occur to show
where the zoom mode should be used to see small fishes. Random ones can
also show up over and over again, for no benefit upon collection.
Of the fixed ones, some aren't available for collection from the get-go
though in their normal location. These are;
* Patrick's Pocket Watch (unlocked as standard in the plot)
* Old Bracelet (unlocked by the 'White Dolphin' email)
* Life Beads (unlocked by the 'Strange Ceremony' email)
Precise details of unlocking can be found below in the item description.
Of the 28 random ones, whilst the exact location is random, the items are
divided between the different play areas. They are distributed as follows:
Manaurai Sea
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* Memorable Shell
* Goddess Shell
* Vintage Lighter
* Tin Toy
* Wine Glass
* Elusive Napoleon Coin
* Antique Cup
* Silver Fork
* Glass Perfume Bottle
* Expensive Fountain Pen
* German-made Harmonica
* Very Rare Drinks Can
* Glass Buoy
Great Aqua Cave
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* Calcified Fossil
* Amber Lizard
* Obsidian Arrowhead
* Whalebone Lure
Abyss
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* Aqua Amethyst
* Steel Shell
* Stone Mask
* Ammonite Fossil
Underwater Ruins of Marige Atoll
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* Good Luck Shells
* ???????????????
* ???????????????
Ocean's Graveyard
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* Dream Shell
* ???????????????
* ???????????????
* ???????????????
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Q) So how do I find all the random items?
A) Good question. I haven't yet! They can sometimes appear with very low
probability, and can also occur repeatedly eg, you find 10 Memorable Shells
in a row (for no benefit after the first one) but can't find one of the
other items after hours of searching! It seems that their propensity to be
found isn't entirely random; it's possible a certain item is more or less
likely to appear depending on locations recently visited, or perhaps some
are unlocked in certain seasons or after a certain amount of time has
elapsed.
I've been able to determine that the random item availability isn't
affected either by performance in Diving Guide or Photo requests (I've
played a file with neither ever fulfilled and plenty of random items easily
found), but further than that the jury's still out on a method cleverer
than just hours of searching!
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Q) Any searching tips?
A) Well, first of all get the mechanics right: swim near the surface you're
searching (the floor is best most of the time) so the cursor goes yellow
rather than blue. Now swim along and gently wave the cursor left and right
to 'scan' the most ground. When it flashes, and a chime sounds, use the
+ button to go into search mode and see if the shine contains anything
other than sealife. 9 out of 10 times it won't, but don't give up!
For the Manaurai Sea items, my search routine is usually to park the
Gabbiano next to the Secret Lake, and search the Ki Tsuo Promenade and
Secret Lake sandy ocean floors. This takes about 5 mins and an item is
usually found; whether it's a new one or not is another thing. And don't
give up once you've got one, as I've found 3 on one dive before.
For the other locations, the floors in the big rooms in the Great Aqua Cave
are best (the first cave, and Great Column etc). In the Abyss, search the
sandy floor in the Graveyard. In the Ruins I'd guess go for the sand again,
and the ship deck in Ocean's Graveyard. Then again, I've not found many of
the items in these areas so I wouldn't consider myself an expert yet!
Every now and again your partner will find an item, but this doesn't seem
to signify anything particular - it's just one you haven't got to yet (or,
frustratingly, one you've already found. Shut it, porpoise!).
Shells turn up all the time, so be prepared to hate the Memorable Shell with
a passion. And it might just be me, but the Striated Frogfish seems to be
the greatest bearer of items as far as accompanying sealife goes.
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Q) Does anything happen when all of them are found?
A) Will have to wait for that one. Seeing as the unlockable for completing
the Guide to Marine Life is the White Mother unlocked in the Aquarium, I'd
imagine it's a fairly minor unlocakble if anything... However, there is
another hint that might indicate something, an email recieved when the plot
is completed:
Leonard D.: Email: Treasure Trove
"Apologies for writing to you out of the blue. I specialise in
all manner of oceanic research: I suppose you caould say we're
in the same line of work. I have heard a lot about your
activities and it got me interested in the Manaurai Sea. Along
with new species of giant whales, you've also discovered ancient
ruins. It sounds like this sea is full of rich pickings, with
statues and carvings waiting to be salvaged. I hope to be able
to visit the Manaurai Sea at some point and look forward to
meeting you while I am there."
So maybe he arrives to give you the 48th treasure if the other 47 are found?
Unlikely, perhaps, as I know all 47 were found in the Japansese version and
heard no mention of a 48th.
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Q) What unlockables are available by finding items?
* Dolphin Medal and Patrick's Pocket Watch are essential to unlock further
plot events.
* The Pirate's Ship's locations are revealed by completing the Pirate's
Compass.
* Twinkle suit (female) or Burning heat suit (male) are unlocked by
completing the Flame-patterned Vessel.
* Intriguing Idol unlocks 5 Platinum hair styles: Mild, Modern, Chic, Loose
for each item piece found, Simple when complete (female) or; Mild, Modern,
Long, Normal for each item piece found, Mixed when complete (male).
* Ability to read Ancient Manaurai Language is unlocked by completing the
Nephrite Inscription.
* Leaf green suit (female) or Intrepid suit (male) are unlocked by
completing the Anomalocaris Fossil.
* Hibiscus suit (female) or Light blue suit (male) are unlocked by
completing the Red Coral.
* Striped suit (female) or Mind's eye suit (male) are unlocked by completing
the Golden Statue.
* Curiosity suit (female) or Sea anenome suit (male) are unlocked by
completing the Jingdezhen Plate.
* Magu Tapah (giant great white shark) appears in the Ocean's Graveyard once
the Shark-tooth Necklace is found.
* The Orca (killer whale) appears in the Ocean's Graveyard once the Life
Beads are found.
* The Beluga (white dolphin) appears in the Underwater Ruins once the Old
Bracelet has been found.
* When all five shells are found (Memorable Shell, Goddess Shell, Good Luck
Shells, Steel Shell, Dream Shell), Simple blond hairstyle (female) or
Mixed blond hairstyle (male) are unlocked.
See the specific item info below for details on the unlockables.
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Q) Do you need to get all the items to complete the game?
A) To complete the plot, no, only the Dolphin Medal and Patrick's Pocket Watch
are essential. If you want to fill your Guide to Marine Life, you're also
going to need to get the Life Beads (Orca), Old Bracelet (Beluga),
Shark-tooth Necklace (Magu Tapah) and Pirate's Compass (if you don't know
where the Pirate's Ship is to get to all the Ocean's Graveyard creatures!).
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Q) So collecting all the shells unlocks new hairstyles?
A) Yep, Simple blond hairstyle (female) or Mixed blond hairstyle (male). When
found, you get the folowing exchanges:
Catherine: "Looks like you've been busy, collecting all these shells. You've
got quite a collection, from normal kinds to some rather rare ones
too. While we're on the subject of shells, don't you think they
look kind of like hairstyles? What's wrong? It looks like you've
got something on your mind... What? You want to change your
hairstyle? Okay, I see. Well, if that's the case, I'll have
Douglas prepare some material!"
Douglas
Ribona: Email: New Hair Style
"Catherine asked me to send over some new hair-styling goods, so
here you go. I just wonder what exactly you're planning to do
with them... Is someone going for a complete style overhaul?"
As you can see, Catherine nearly manages to outdo herself in terms of
embarrassingly contrived links, from shells to hairstyles. Only beaten later
on by her Picture Frame to hairstyles debacle.
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SALVAGED ITEMS #1
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First layer #01
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1) Dolphin Medal
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Description: A commemorative gold medal with a dolphin and a bay leaf motif,
reading "16th Drift Race Champion".
Location: Blue Hall, L2 (bottom right), on a platform coral just inside the
north entrance. Item becomes available after the email below is
read, sent after the Coral Forest survey is complete.
Alfred
Tollman: Email: Mysterious Manaurai
"It seems that you have completed the ocean floor topography
survey of Coral Forest. Many thanks for this. The Manaurai Sea
remains full of mysteries, making surveys of this nature
extremely valuable. Speaking of mysteries, south of the lagoon
there is a spot known as Blue Hall. Occasionally unusual items
have been known to turn up there, brought by the ocean currents.
If you have time, perhaps you could go and see what you can
find..."
Unlocks: This is a plot event and thus allows the plot to continue; the
Dolphin can now be followed back to the Lagoon and then led out
to become your partner, which leads onto the next plot event.
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2) Ancient Bronze Mirror
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Description: A bronze mirror depicting an image of the legendary white whale.
Not unlike 3rd century Japanese mirrors.
Partial: Bronze Mirror Fragment; It seems to be an old bronze mirror.
Locations: Rowa's Jewel Box, K1 (bottom left), on the sandy floor.
L3 (bottom left), on the central rock in between coral.
E Maraui Hollow, D2 (top right), on the sandy floor.
E3 (top left), in the middle of the rocky outcrop.
Catherine: "Looks like you've found all the Bronze Mirror Fragments. Let's
put this thing back together and take a look... It seems to be
east Asian, and probably for religious services. Judging by the
shape, it could be of Japanese origin... The engraved whale
likeness resembles that of the legends. It could even be a 3rd
century ancient bronze mirror.
But why would a Japanese artifact like this be here? There are
legends in Manaurai about sacred whales. Creatures revered by
the locals since days of old. Blue whales, the largest creatures
on earth appear in these legends from time to time. Where were
they seen? Well, with a body as large as that, certainly not in
the shallow sea that surrounds the islands. Maybe you should
look for an area facing the open sea."
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3) Pirate's Compass
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Description: A message in ancient lettering says: We're born of the sea, to
it we return. <<E-5, H-6, E-9>>
Partial: Compass Piece; Mysterious old apparatus.
Locations: Secret Lake, J9 (top right), in the sand near the central coral.
B8 (top left), in the coral on the edge of the drop-off.
Taganua Bay, H1 (bottom left), in the sand near the shallows.
Lagoon M1, (bottom right), in the sand between two rocks.
Catherine: "Looks like you've found all the Compass Pieces. Let's put this
thing back together and take a look... It seems to be an old
nautical compass, with Chinese-influuenced designs on it. I'd
say it's an 18th century European piece. What's this? There's
a latin inscription and a map... I'll have a read through.
- We're born of the sea -
- To it we return -
- Years filled by the tide -
- Of lands which we yearn -
- To Whale Island we head -
- To home we return -
- Triumphant are we -
- 3 stars, see them burn -
It doesn't make much sense... But the map, it looks like part of
Manaurai, and the 3 stars marked on it correspond with <<E-5>>
<<H-6>> <<E-9>> on our map! What could they possibly represent?"
Unlocks: Pirate Ship appears in one of the three locations on the compass
once approximately 60% of the map has been uncovered. At this
point the email from Douglas below is sent.
The specific location of the Ship varies each day but can be
determined by surfacing when diving near the possible locations
and looking around. Once the Pirate Ship is entered (through a
hole in the bow) it will carry you to the Ocean's Graveyard.
Douglas
Ribona: Email: Ghost Ship
"Hey, how's it going? Recently I've heard rumours that local
fishermen in Paoul have seen a Ghost Ship! It's strange that
even in the 21st century, tales like this persist. Anyhow, I
did a bit of investigating and apparently the same story seems
to appear every 40 years or so! ...I wonder what it all means?
It would make a great article, but I need some more material.
If you have anything that might help me with the article, get in
touch."
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4) Storyboard
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Description: Carved wooden board with a story telling an old Paoul Republic
story. It shows a woman holding a fruit.
Partial: Storyboard Piece; Has an engraving on it.
Locations: Den of Spirits, H3 (bottom right), on the sand by the goby rock.
Ancestral Reef, K7 (bottom left), on the sandy floor.
Deep Valley, F6 (top right), in the northwest crevasse point.
E1 (bottom right), on the rock between the seaweed.
Catherine: "Looks like you've found all the Storyboard Pieces. Let's put
this thing back together and take a look... It's a piece of
traditional Paoul folk craft, that has been carved out of
mahogany. It shows a myth that was told across neighbouring
islands. When it comes to myths and legends, Douglas knows it
all. I wonder what kind of tale it tells. I'll get in touch
with him as soon as I can!"
Douglas: Email: The Judgement Fruit
"Catherine told me you found a storyboard. It may be from a
Paoul myth called "The Judgement Fruit". It goes a bit like
this...
Once, on a small island, a mysterious tree grew. Its fruit was
highly sought after so the people worked to protect it. One day,
the king of a larger island invaded and killed all the people.
He brought back the fruit to his queen, who devoured it greedily.
Suddenly, it began to rain heavily. It continued for over a
year, and the island sank into the ocean. It is said that the
fruit was cursed...
I guess it must have some kind of moral."
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5) Flame-patterned Vessel
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Description: Flames, or maybe water, adorn this item. It dates back between
2,000 and 10,000 years.
Partial: Earthenware Piece; An old piece of earthenware.
Location: *Great Aqua Cave*
Great Aqua Cave, G3 (bottom left), on the sandy floor
Great Column, H3 (top right), on the floor near the column.
Stalagtite Maze, G7 (bottom left), on the floor at the dead-end.
Cascade Pool, E7 (bottom right), under the gap at the south end.
Catherine: "Looks like you've found an Earthenware Piece. Can't believe
you found an item like this in a limestone cave! You may have
stumbled on a very significant object... I'd better let Mr
Tollman see it, he's well known and has friends in the right
places, I'm sure he can put us in touch with someone who can
help."
Norisuke
Takahashi: Email: Unexplained Fragment
"My name is Takahashi, and I work for the National Museum of
Ethnology in Japan. Mr Tollman was kind enough to inform me that
fragments of an earthenware vessel with flame patterns had been
found in Manaurai in an underwater cavern.
Flame-patterned vessels were produced mainly in Japan some
4000-5000 years ago. I am intrigued that such an artifact was
found in a cavern in the South Pacific. This may be evidence of
a mass-migration of the people of the Pacific Rim. If you find
any other fragments, please allow me to assist in their
analysis."
Catherine: "Looks like you've found all the Earthenware Pieces. Let's put
this thing back together and take a look... I believe it's a
piece from the Japanese Jomon period. Often referred to as
"flame-patterned", others call it "water flow" instead as it
also resembles a surge of water. Strange, considering fire and
water are opposites. Don't you think the description is a little
ambiguous?
Someone I know is particularly interested in this kind of find,
I'll get in touch right away. They're bound to like this."
Norisuke
Takahashi: Email: An Important Find
"This is Takahashi from the National Museum of Ethnology in
Japan. I hear you have gathered more fragments of the
flame-patterned vessel. Viewing the pictures of the fragments, I
can tell this is an important find. This vessel closely
resembles those made in the south of the Chiba region of Japan.
Many of the remains in Chiba show evidence of South Pacific
influence. I believe that 10,000 years ago, Chiba and Manaurai
may have had some kind of interaction and I want to research this
further. As a token of my appreciation, I include a small gift."
Unlocks: Twinkle suit (female) or Burning heat suit (male) when complete.
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6) Sphere of Manaurai
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Description: Found in a limestone cave, this metallic orb has ancient writing
on it, but its usage is unknown.
Location: *Great Aqua Cave*
White Room, E4 (bottom left), on the white mound in the centre.
Catherine: "That's quite an interesting find. This is likely to be the
cave's most inner sanctum. Perhaps this is the concealed area
that is said to be home to the Mermaid's Treasure?"
Catherine: "You've found the Sphere of Manaurai. It appears to be a
metallic, man-made object, yet remains unblemished even after
all this time underwater. It's so intricately detailed, and
virtually flawless in shape. The people of ancient Paoul didn't
possess ironware or writing making the origin of this an even
greater mystery.
Did you know, objects of an undetermined origin like this are
referred to as ooparts, or "Out Of Place Artifacts"? It'll
definitely make a worthy donation to a museum."
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7) Intriguing Idol
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Description: An unusually-shaped earthen figure of unknown origin. It gives
off a strange feeling of foreboding...
Partial: Stautue Piece; A slightly eerie-looking piece...
Location: *Underwater Ruins of Marige Atoll*
E3 (top right), in a hollow in the south side of the wall.
I3 (bottom right), on the roof by the round structures.
Room of Oracles, E6 (top right), on the floor by the wall.
I2 (top left), on the sandy floor between the large stone slabs.
Notes: When each piece is found, one of the following poem lines is
read out, and a threatening email sent with a new hairstyle. A
final email is sent with another hairstyle when the item is
complete. This is the only item that technically has a correct
order in which to collect the pieces (as I've ordered it above),
so the poem and emails are in the right order. Not that it
really matters, mind.
............ ...Child of Hin and Joan... ............
............ ...A spell on Wahga thrown... ............
............ ...Crime of impure blood... ............
............ ...The sleeping one, atone... ............
Unknown
sender: Email: Get rid of it or else...
"It appears you have found a piece of a statue... I warn you
that you must dispose of it immediately. Heed these words if
you want to escape the ancient curse that has been placed upon
this object. The statue contains the spirit of an evil god from
the Paleolithic era. Delve too deep into this matter and your
hair will turn white with fear... You want to know who I am?
That is of absolutely no importance..."
Unknown
sender: Email: You can still make it...
"So you possess another piece of the statue... Act now and you
may still have time to save yourself. Escape before his eyes
lock onto you... You would do well to affix silver foil to the
four walls of the room. Your hair will turn white with fear...
You want to know who I am? That is of absolutely no
importance..."
Unknown
sender: Email: Watch your back!
"So you possess another piece of the statue... You are not safe
from its terrible curse. It may already be too late for you to
save yourself... Watch your back! Your hair will turn white
from fear... You want to know who I am? That is of absolutely
no importance..."
Unknown
sender: Email: Hearing voices?
"So you possess another piece of the statue... Can you hear its
spine-chilling voice calling you? It is a voice emanating from
the darkest depths. It is the voice of an evil god that curses
all living things... Your hair will turn white from fear...
You want to know who I am? That is of absolutely no
importance..."
Unknown
sender: Email: This is the end...
"It appears you have restored the statue. But I have bad news
for you - it is already far too late! Your hair will turn white
from fear... Wait... What's happening...? It wasn't just me
who was watching... He is coming for me again... This may be
the end... There is something... From the window..."
Catherine: "Looks like you've found all the Statue Pieces. Let's put this
thing back together... and... there's something I don't like
about this artifact, like something bad will happen if I
reassemble it... Oh well, let's do it anyway!
It's a very rare clay figure, the kind you don't often see.
Swirling patterns have been carved into the entire body,
possibly resembling tattoos which are commonplace in cultures
around the Pacific rim. The firgure is in the shape of a
"Banshin", literally meaning "foreign god", or "god from another
world". There's definitely something I don't like about
this..."
Unlocks: 5 Platinum hair styles: Mild, Modern, Chic, Loose for each item
piece found, Simple when complete (female) or;
Mild, Modern, Long, Normal for each item
piece found, Mixed when complete (male).
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8) Nephrite Inscription
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Description: Upon closer inspection of this nephrite-made item, the words seem
to differ from top to bottom.
Partial: Inscription Piece; Ancient words have been carved onto this.
Location: *Underwater Ruins of Marige Atoll*
Central Hall, H5 (bottom left), in the middle of the hall floor.
Inside the Ruins, E4 (bottom left), on the floor by the dead-end.
H7 (bottom right) * 2
Catherine: "Looks like you've found all the Inscription Pieces. Let's put
this thing back together and take a look... Wow, this is an
exquisite stone artifact! It looks like it was from New Zealand
originally... and made from highly-polished greenstone. There's
something written on the surface, but something's out of place...
I know someone who might be able to shed some light. I'll contact
an archaeology professor I know right away."
Prof.
Gregario
Muller: Email: Secrets in the Inscription
"Regarding the inscription in nephrite, I believe this to be a
very significant find which could give a great boost to
archaeology in the South Pacific. Presently, I am still trying
to decipher the inscription. The process will be sped up, the
more information we gather about stones from ancient ruins.
Please wait a little longer for more news."
Notes: All 6 inscriptions must be checked (E5, E6, G4, H7, I3, I5) and
the resulting 6 emails read for the following conversations to
occur once the item is complete:
Prof.
Gregario
Muller: Email: Deciphered Manaurai Script
"Great news! We succeeded in our analysis of the nephrite
inscription, allowing us to decipher the script used in the ruins.
It is written in two separate languages, but means the same in
both. Half is written in ancient Manaurai script. The other half
is in the carved symbols, or petroglyphs, of ancient Paoul, which
we can already comprehend. Using these petroglyphs, we can
decipher the Manaurai script. I'll make a report of the
language's script and grammar, which will allow you to deciper it
freely."
Catherine: "Prof Nuller seems to have had some success with the writing.
Well, no time like the present, let's get our heads round the
huge amount of text the good professor sent us! That wasn't so
bad, was it. Hopefully, now we'll be able to decipher the
ancient text!"
Unlocks: *You can now read Ancient Manaurai Language*
This means the stone tablets in the ruins can now be deciphered:
...the bracelet passed to the white ones who obey the prince...
...the treasure passed to the black ones who obey the princess...
...seven tribes under the white king. The flood comes forth...
...the king stands firm against the God and his flood...
...eternal sleep covers the earth. The kingdoms fate is decided...
...he falls with his city. A new kingdom springs up in the west...
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9) Anomalocaris Fossil
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Description: These large carnivorous marine creatures lived during the
Cambrian period around 540m years ago.
Partial: Fossil Segment; The fossilised remains of an unusual creature.
Location: *Abyss*
Crystal Cave, G3 (bottom right), on the cave floor mid-passage.
Secret Cave, G7 (top left), on the cave floor mid-way through.
Graveyard, F5 (bottom right), on the floor at the ribcage top.
Graveyard, I5 (top left), on the floor by the sulphur vents.
Catherine: "Looks like you've found all the Fossil Segments. Let's put
this thing back together and take a look... Anomalocaris was a
fierce carnivorous marine creature that came into being over 500
million years ago as a result of the Cambrian Explosion. Its
appearance is like nothing from any other era, and was laughed
at when first shown to scientific society. Hard to believe this
once existed, isn't it?
This truly is an unprecedented event, the first fossil of its
type to be discovered in Manaurai. We must take good care of
this piece of history."
Nikolai
Komodo: Email: Fossil Analysis Request
"My name is Nikolai Komodo, and I am a curator at the Kayah
National Musuem. Ms. Catherine Sunday gave me your contact
details. The fossil which you recently found is most
interesting. It is a fossil of a very unusual creature that
lived some 500 million years ago in the Cambrian Period.
Remains of the same creature have been found in China, the USA
and Australia but the fossil you found is different from those
seen previously. I would very much like to carry out a detailed
analysis of the fossil. I have sent something which I hope will
be of some use to you."
Unlocks: Leaf green suit (female) or Intrepid suit (male) when complete.
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10) Red Coral
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Description: Scarlet-coloured coral growing deep in the ocean. Its colour,
size and scarcity make it extremely precious.
Partial: Coral Piece; Blood red coral.
Location: *Abyss*
Fiends Cave, D6 (bottom right), on the floor near the coral.
Fiends Cave, D6 (bottom right), on the floor near the coral.
I5 (bottom right), by the coral in the cave behind the vents.
I5 (bottom right), by the coral in the cave behind the vents.
Catherine: "Looks like you've found all the Coral Pieces. Let's put this
thing back together and take a look... Phylum Cnidaria, class
Anthozoa, coral remains a respected form of animal life. When
coral dies, it leaves behind hard skeletons which become part of
coral reefs, or break down into sand or, in rarer cases, become
precious stones like this.
I imagine something like this is very valuable! ... *Gulp*...
I wonder how much you'd get if you sold it? Just for the sake of
it, I'll get in touch with a jeweller I know."
The Paoul
Jewellers: Email: Red Coral
"Thank you for contacting us about the Red Coral. This is truly
a superb find! We would very much like to purchase this item at
the price we discussed. Please confirm if this is acceptable to
you. As a token of our appreciation, we have sent you some of
the very latest diving gear."
Unlocks: Hibiscus suit (female) or Light blue suit (male) when complete.
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11) Golden Statue
*****************
Description: A standing statue of Amitabha Tathagata, who offers mercy and
paradise to all. It looks valuable.
Partial: Golden Statue Piece; A shining, golden Buddhist statue.
Location: *Ocean's Graveyard*
Inside the Wreck, F4 (bottom right), on the raised walkway.
Debris of Crashed Plane, I7 (top left), inside crashed fuselage.
The Sunken Ship, H4 (top right), at the top of the broken mast.
F4 (top left), on the sandy floor next to the ship.
Catherine: "Looks like you've found all the Golden Statue Pieces. Let's put
this thing back together and take a look... This appears to be a
statue of Amitabha Tathagata, a Buddha figure that's revered in
Buddhism. Actually, there are many types of these in Buddhism,
Bodhisattva, is the shape of apprenticeship, and Myo-o is that of
anger. Buddha, the highest rank, indicates enlightenment.
Amitabha Tathagata leads the dead to the Buddhist's paradise,
and is a very high-ranking Buddha indeed! So make sure you take
good care of this piece, and never know, it might just answer
your prayers."
Email: You're a Prize Winner!
"Thank you for entering the prize draw to celebrate the 5th
birthday of Aqua Dive magazine. We are pleased to inform you
that you are one of the prize winners! You are now the lucky
owner of a state-of-the-art wetsuit! Many congratulations!
Aqua Dive Editorial Team [note] The address you provided was
in the middle of the sea. We hope this reaches you safely!"
Unlocks: Striped suit (female) or Mind's eye suit (male) when complete.
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12) Jingdezhen Plate
********************
Description: A piece of Jingdezhen pottery made in 16th or 17th century China.
A highly sought after antique item.
Partial: Plate Fragment; It seems to be an old Chinese plate.
Location: *Ocean's Graveyard
The Sunken Ship, I4 (top right), on the floor by the ship's top.
H3 (bottom right), on the sandy floor inside a broken funnel.
Inside the wreck, H4 (top left), on the floor by the stairs.
F5 (bottom right), on the floor next to the tyre.
Catherine: "Looks like you've found all the Plate Fragments. Let's put
this thing back together and take a look... This is a piece of
world famous pottery from Jingdezhen, a city in the Jiangxi
region of China. The production of this pottery began hundreds
of years ago and was prolific enough to be exported across
Europe, Islamic countries and all over the world, meaning that
prices and quality vary a lot.
This item, however, looks like it could be a valuable piece. A
group of antique specialists recently came to the main island,
so this could be a good opportunity to have it valued. I'll
contact Mr Tollman to make the necessary arrangements."
Alfred
Tollman: Email: W.F. Heaton's Collection
"The results of the experts' appraisal are in, and they are most
surprising! Although the Jingdezhen Plate is not in good
condition, it apparently has enrmous historical value. In the
16th century, the rich European collector, William Frederick
Heaton, had this plate made for him by one of the most
celebrated craftsmen of the Ming Period.
Through various accidents of history, the plate passed through
several nobles' hands and finally disappeared without trace.
That is the plate you found. You found something of real value.
Please accept this as a reward."
Unlocks: Curiosity suit (female) or Sea anenome suit (male) when complete.
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13) Memorable Shell
*******************
Description: Muricidae shells come in all shapes and sizes and are covered in
spines. Always nice to look at.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
Unlocks: When all five shells are found (Memorable Shell, Goddess Shell,
Good Luck Shells, Steel Shell, Dream Shell), unlocks Simple blond
hairstyle (female) or Mixed blond hairstyle (male).
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14) Goddess Shell
*****************
Description: Elongated Giant Clam shells are often depicted in fairy tales and
are considered objects of wonder.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
Unlocks: When all five shells are found (Memorable Shell, Goddess Shell,
Good Luck Shells, Steel Shell, Dream Shell), unlocks Simple blond
hairstyle (female) or Mixed blond hairstyle (male).
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15) Vintage Lighter
*******************
Description: A vintage old lighter made in 1937. A simple, yet appealing
piece of nostalgia nonetheless.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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17) Tin Toy
***********
Description: A tin toy from 1920s America. In the shape of a popular
character at the time, a robot named "Bot".
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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18) Patrick's Pocket Watch
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Description: An impressively made, silver pocket watch. The name Patrick
Sunday is inscribed on the back.
Location: Green Garden, F1 (bottom right), on the sand by the giant clam.
Notes: This item only appears in the storyline after the underwater
room in Marige Atoll Ruins has been flooded and the following
email read:
Douglas
Ribona: Email: Find the Green Garden
"Hey, I heard that Catherine isn't her usual self... I might
have an idea of what the problem is. I've known her since she
was a kid living in Paoul and I'm pretty sure she's dwelling on
something in her past.
It'd be best to ask her directly about her past. But I doubt
it'll be easy to get anything out of her. You need some clue to
get her to open up and talk. Have you ever seen her pray facing
the sea? She always faces something - the Green Garden. In the
Green Garden you'll find a clue to opening up her heart..."
Catherine: "It can't be!? That belonged to my father! You picked it up off
the ocean floor, didn't you? My father lost his life in the
waters of Manaurai chasing a dream that he was never able to
realise. Since I can't keep anything hidden from you, let me
tell you about my purpose... As I said before, I was born here
in Paoul.
There's an ancient legend here, maybe you've heard of it? It's
about a huge white animal known as White Mother. Said to be the
origin of all life, its form is a giant, white whale and has
been sighted by many since the days of old. 20 years ago, she
revealed herself to my father... who had chosen not to believe
the stories surrounding the whale, concluding it was a UMA, or
Unidentified Mysterious Animal.
Bigger even than a blue whale, the planet's largest mammal, this
whale was the most significant new species ever and so he began
to pursue it for scientific investigation. But in doing so, he
pushed us away from normal society as he went against all that
the residents of Paoul held dear. We were shunned by them and
left to stand alone.
Then one day, he just vanished in the Manaurai Sea during an
underwater survey. The purpose I talk about is to do what my
father couldn't... to find the White Mother! By doing so, I
can let go of my regrets and... restore my father's reputation.
That's it, that's what I have to do. Now if you don't mind, I'd
like some time alone. Thank you for listening to me..."
Unlocks: This is a plot event and thus allows the plot to continue;
Catherine soon decides to enlist your help in tracing the White
Mother.
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19) Wine Glass
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Description: A late 18th century British-made wine tasting glass. It bears
the mark of a master craftsman.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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20) A Shark-tooth Necklace
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Description: Made with the teeth of the Great White shark, which is revered as
the king of the ocean by natives here.
Location: Knives Reef, D5 (top left) on the sand at the bottom of the reef.
Catherine: "That looks like a pretty rare item you've found... I think it's
a shark-tooth necklace. The shark is a revered animal in many
South Pacific countries, and it's the same here in Paoul too.
Their ferocity and toughness is often admired, especially by
soldiers.
The most noted example is the God of Violence and Death who had
the form of Magu Tapah, a giant great white. From the size of
that tooth, it must have been huge, possibly even something
nearing the size of Magu Tapah... Perhaps it'll bring you luck
if you wear it?"
Unlocks: Magu Tapah appears in the Ocean's Graveyard once this
item has been found. To unlock the Ocean's Graveyard access
(Pirate Ship) see the information for the Pirate's Compass above.
To see Magu Tapah, visit the Ocean's Graveyard at night and go to
the top-end of the broken ship funnel that's lying next to the
ship at H3 (bottom right).
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21) Elusive Napoleon Coin
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Description: Minted in 19th century Holland, the coin's rarity value made
collectors refer to them as "Elusive".
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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22) Antique Cup
***************
Description: A small, yet splendidly decorated porcelain cup. The decorative
emblem indicates its German origin.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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23) Silver Fork
***************
Description: A silver fork with a decorative pattern embossed onto the hilt.
It remains in remarkable condition.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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24) Glass Perfume Bottle
************************
Description: A colourful 19th century molded glass bottle made in America.
Gothic styling and decadent.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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25) Picture Frame
*****************
Description: A small but elaborately decorated picture frame. Tattered edges
and with an old picture slotted inside.
Location: Sunshine Beach, M5 (bottom left), in the sand near the shore.
Catherine: "Looks like you've found a Picture Frame. I wonder who the
picture's of? It looks pretty old. I've often thought that in
the olden days, people had slightly odd hairstyles! I mean, take
a look at portraits of Bach or Mozart, were those hairstyles once
considered to be "cool"? What's wrong? It looks like you've got
something on your mind... What? You want to change your
hairstyle? Okay, I see. Well, if that's the case, I'll have
Douglas prepare some material!"
Douglas
Ribona: Email: New Hair Style
"Catherine asked me to send over some new hair-styling goods, so
here you go. I just wonder what exactly you're planning to do
with them... Is someone going for a complete style overhaul?"
Unlocks: Loose blond style (female) or Normal blond style (male)
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26) Tiara
*********
Description: A neat and ornate lady's head piece with a silver frame and an
abundance of diamonds and pearls.
Location: Marige Atoll, D6 (bottom right) in the shallow sand by the atoll.
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27) Expensive Fountain Pen
**************************
Description: No more than thirty of these elegant British-made pens are said
to exist. Partly gold-plated.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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28) German-made Harmonica
*************************
Description: Made in the 19th century, this oddly-shaped German harmonica's
form makes it a very valuable item.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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29) Cassette Tape
*****************
Description: This magnetic tape has survived surpisingly well in the sea.
Maybe you can still hear the recording...
Location: F4 (bottom right), on the sandy patch atop a rock tower.
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30) Very Rare Drinks Can
************************
Description: An empty limited edition drinks can. It's hard to believe that
the taste of this drink became so popular.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
Notes: The label clearly reads "Forever Blue", the name of the Japanese
release of this game.
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31) Glass Buoy
**************
Description: A glass buoy used by fishermen. A very attractive item that
could even be used to decorate a room.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the main Manaurai area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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32) Calcified Fossil
********************
Description: An interesting fossil that has calcified over many years. Truly
beautiful; a true collector's item.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the Great Aqua Cave area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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33) Amber Lizard
****************
Description: A lizard caught in tree sap 20m years ago. A rare item that
carries extremely high academic value.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the Great Aqua Cave area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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34) Obsidian Arrowhead
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Description: A sharp weapon made from shards of obsidian more than 1m years
ago during the Paleolithic era.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the Great Aqua Cave area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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35) Whalebone Lure
******************
Description: A lure made long ago using whale bone and abalone shells. It
shines when it catches the rays of the sun.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the Great Aqua Cave area.
The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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36) Good Luck Shells
********************
Description: Dall's unicum top shells. Made up of beautifully arranged
spirals. Just holding one makes you feel happy.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the Ruins of Marige Atoll
area. The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the
cursor is moved over it.
Unlocks: When all five shells are found (Memorable Shell, Goddess Shell,
Good Luck Shells, Steel Shell, Dream Shell), unlocks Simple blond
hairstyle (female) or Mixed blond hairstyle (male).
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37) Old Bracelet
****************
Description: The bracelet is covered with old writing. It also contains a
crest depicting a seven-headed snake.
Location: This item only appears when the email below has been received and
read. The triggers for the email are unclear, but certainly
include; *Surveying the Great Aqua Cave until all areas visited.
*Surveying the Abyss until all caves visited.
*Surveying the Ruins until all stone tablets are found.
Gallery of Souls, F4 (top right), on the sandy floor.
Alfred
Tollman: Email: White Dolphin
"How are you? I'm sure you are fully acclimatised to Manaurai by
now. I am writing because I heard a strange rumour the other
day. Apparently, there have been a number of sightings of a
mysterious glowing white dolphin by Paoul fishermen who got lost
in the area west of Rock Land. If you're interested, perhaps you
could investigate. This is the area where the ruins were
discovered. Perhaps other secrets are waiting to be
uncovered..."
Catherine: "Looks like you've found an Old Bracelet. It appears to have
some kind of engraving on it. Let me see... The emblem is that
of a seven-headed serpent... Which suggests it was once owned
by royalty.
This reminds me of an old Paoul folk tale about a kingdom long
ago that was threatened by a great flood and of a brave prince
who could control dolphins using the power of a mysterious
bracelet. Anyway, he used it to avert the disaster and all was
well. The bracelet in the story was said to be very distinctive,
an item truly fit for a king and possessing unique powers.
Could this really be the same item? It might be a good idea to
wear it, for good luck."
Unlocks: The Beluga appears in the small chamber at H7 (bottom left)
(that was revealed by flooding the adjacent room) in the Ruins
of Marige Atoll once this item is found.
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39) Life Beads
**************
Description: Beads made from nephrite. Commonly made shapes include killer
whales and sharks.
Location: This item only appears after the email from Alfred below has been
received and read. This email is sent once approximately 90% of
the Manaurai map has been uncovered.
*Underwater Ruins of Marige Atoll*
I5 (top right), on the roof of the ruins in front of the 3 heads.
Alfred
Tollman: Email: Strange Ceremony
"It seems you ar really throwing yourself into your work
recently. Remember to take care of your health - this is your
most important resource! That reminds me of a ceremony people
in the Paoul Republic have taken part in since time immemorial.
They pray to the storm god for good health and even for
immortality before a rock shaped like a human face. It's just a
superstition, but take note of it anyway. You never know when
this information might come in useful."
Catherine: "Like like you've found some Life Beads. These items are known
as "Comma-shaped beads". In Japan, they were used as bodily
accessories. They existed her in Paoul too, but according to
legend, they belonged to a medium who served Tso, Matah and
Wengah, the Gods of storms, calm and war, who decorated her body
with them. Tso, Matah and Wengah were said to be the ruler of
orcas, and the wearer of these comma-shaped beads would be
granted their friendship and protection."
Unlocks: Once the item is found, the Orca (Killer whale) will appear at
the Ocean's Graveyard in the daytime next to the Pirate Ship.
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40) Steel Shell
***************
Description: Shells of the mysterious deep-sea dwelling scaly-foot. Very rare
and with iron sulphide scales.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the Abyss area. The
location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
Unlocks: When all five shells are found (Memorable Shell, Goddess Shell,
Good Luck Shells, Steel Shell, Dream Shell), unlocks Simple blond
hairstyle (female) or Mixed blond hairstyle (male).
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41) Aqua Amethyst
*****************
Description: A purple crystal found only in the ocean depths. More vibrant in
colour than that found on the land.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the Abyss area. The
location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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42) Stone Mask
**************
Description: A stone mask of unknown origin made from an unidentified
material. The only one of its kind ever found.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the Abyss area. The
location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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43) Ammonite Fossil
*******************
Description: A creature that lived 380m years ago during the Devonian era.
Numerous examples have been found.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the Abyss area. The
location to use zoom mode will not shine until the cursor is
moved over it.
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44) Dream Shell
***************
Description: Horned turban shells. Despite their rugged exterior, they
instill a feeling of slumber.
Location: Randomly located on the ocean floor in the Ocean's Graveyard
area. The location to use zoom mode will not shine until the
cursor is moved over it.
Unlocks: When all five shells are found (Memorable Shell, Goddess Shell,
Good Luck Shells, Steel Shell, Dream Shell), unlocks Simple blond
hairstyle (female) or Mixed blond hairstyle (male).
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45) ???????????????
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46) ???????????????
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CREDITS, PERMISSIONS & LEGAL #2
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CREDITS:
Nintendo & Arika for making such a brilliant game
Gamefaqs and NTSC-UK boards for discussing stuff
Whoever is behind <<www37.atwiki.jp/forever_blue_2chan/pages/1.html>>
for help getting through the JPN version of this game.
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