Einar's Dialogue

Oh...hello...you seem to be another new person.

Unless I have previously made your acquaintance...in which case, my apologies for forgetting you.

I am often too distracted by my Oneness to take notice of such things as meeting new people.

And there seem to be so many new people lately...

Silly Human! The Oneness is merely the Oneness.

The Oneness cannot be learned by listening to the sound of air as it moves through your face flaps, it must be experienced.

For me, that experience usually involves much fishing.

Your fun loving nature makes me suspect you identify with the element of Air.

The star symbol associated with air is the patient bird.

I find this amusing as birds are not intelligent enough to be capable of delayed gratification.

I sense your Flow patterns are of the element called "Earth".

The star symbol the Majiri have assigned to the Earth element is the Lonely Galdur.

I find this curious as Galdurs cannot be lonely due to the fact we constantly communicate through our runeworking.

Your passionate nature makes me suspect you identify with the element of Fire.

Burn brightly, little ember.

But do not burn out.

Your inquisitive nature makes me suspect you identify with the element of Water.

The star symbol associated with water is the leaping fish. It is my favorite star symbol.

How are you feeling?

I am very curious to learn more about your emotions.

Learning of emotions is one of my many Onenessess.

I am sorry to hear that.

I hope that your future days will be smoother.

I am meditating... in attempts to sense the direction of Flow...

Perhaps you would like to join me?

Okay, follow me.

Meditation is quite easy.

All you must do... is move to find stillness... create pain to relieve pain...

I find if you listen, Palia speaks as loudly at night as she does during the day.

There are many ways to gather insects for bait.

You can purchase them from the shop, find them in the woods, or even build your own worm farm.

Personally I suggest the latter, as worms not only make great bait, but they also have other excellent uses.

You may keep them as pets or wear them as hats and other sorts of adornments.

At least.... This is what I do.

I have spent today pondering the nature of creation.

I was created by my Creator, of course.

Just like you were created by your Creator.

But my Creator was a man, while yours was... something else.

I do not know how to explain the nature of your Creator in words.

Her name can only be pronounced using the song of Flow.

I sometimes wonder what it is like to forget.

I remember everything.

If you travel to Bahari Bay you can find all types of delightful fishes...

...including Sardines, Ocean Bream, and Ribbontail Rays.

Do not ask me why the Ribbon Tail Rays are called that. They do not have actual ribbons as tails.

I checked.

Ancient Humans knew much of Flow, but they did not properly understand it.

They knew just enough to do much harm with it.

Sernuk tend to gather around the grassy plains.

You can often find organic life near its food source.

Tell me, do Humans find dirt aesthetically pleasing?

If not, there is no need to worry.

The dust on your clothes should fall off on its own eventually.

There are many unique uses for beings of Flow.

But I am not an expert in crafting concoctions.

You should perhaps ask Tamala if Flow working is of interest to you.

The Lake Lotuses may look like they are of Flow, but they are not.

Only objects that flow with magenta are of Flow.

Objects that flow of other colors are merely bioluminescent.

Creatures of Flow are easy to spot.

Remember when looking for creatures of Flow to search for the light they emit.

Flow is strongest in the Elderwoods.

That is why you will find many creatures of Flow there.

Some fear the shark that lurks within the depths of the Elder-water, but do not worry, he does not care for Human meat.

He much prefers the taste of Majiri.

Flow is what fuels me.

Without Flow, I would cease to be.

Without Flow, you would continue.

But you would watch many things in the world around you expire.

Old runeworkings have awakened in the village.

I sense this is just the beginning of such occurrences.

I have been dedicating Flow resources to the groves in my runeworking dedicated to my very first Gil.

I can see the way sunlight refracted from his scales as if it was yesterday.

The Majiri known as "Elouisa" came to see me today.

She seems to believe your kind has been hiding underground for 10,000 annual cycles.

I did not correct her. There didn't seem to be much point.

She seems to find much enjoyment... perhaps even Oneness... in her amusing falsehoods.

Many Palians find Phoenix Falls aesthetically pleasing this time of day.

They say the waterfall looks like fire.

I think it looks like water lit to reflect the portion of the light spectrum you view as "orange".

Sometimes I like to go watch the familial unit known as Daiya eat dinner at night.

It is fascinating to witness the process of nutrient ingestion. As well as familial bonding.

It reminds me of evenings with my Creator. I would watch him as he ingested nutrients and used me as an emotional stand in for familial bonding.

...Those were the days.

I have been told I am unique in Galdurs for achieving Oneness through many things.

In some ways, I am fortunate.

But in other ways I am unfortunate.

For while I am fulfilling one Oneness, I am also feeling great longing for the others.

What is sleep like?

Most Humans seemed to enjoy it.

Though I once met a man who did not.

He said he hated the mind pictures he saw during sleep.

Eventually he changed himself so that he never slept.

Your kind called my kind the Galdurs.

We have another name...

...but you wouldn't be able to pronounce it

Its syllables are only understandable in the language of Flow.

Did you know some pebbles have little pieces of Flow hidden inside them?

Others are just aesthetically pleasing.

Last time I visited the ruins beyond the hill, they were not ruins.

It's amazing how time flies when you are engaged with your Oneness.

I enjoyed meeting the fish you brought me very much, but I found I desired to let him go.

If he mates, he will create more amusing fish for us to experience and enjoy.

If I do not fish, I become filled with great Longing.

As is true for all Galdurs who do not fulfill their Oneness.

At the pond, you can find many unique species of fish...

...such as the Gillyfin, the Calico Koi, and the Kilima Catfish.

I have also heard tales of a fish that looks like a grumpy old man.

I would very much like to meet such a fish.

I would like to ask him what there is to be so grumpy about.

As you spend time fishing, your knowledge of the sport increases.

As your knowledge increases, you will learn the recipes to make more fishing sticks... er, "rods".

.......

.....I am waiting for you to select a topic of conversation.

Is that not what you came for?

Have you been to the forest yet?

I find it is a good spot to sit and search for the Oneness.

There are many creatures there who are of Flow.

I like that you don't always need to move your face flaps at me.

Sometimes, it is better just to sit and search for the Oneness in peace...it pleases me that we share that trait.

I do not intend to consume the fish contained within the amphibian shaped jar for energy or nutrients.

I simply hold them here for the villagers who make requests.

If the villagers do not come to collect, I will set them free so they can mate and create more fishes for us to enjoy.

For now, my memory of you is etched only in shallow lines along my runeworking.

But be of patience.

I am sure one day we will achieve the friendness.

After that, the lines will run deep.

I have been dreaming of one day owning a purple pebble. Let me know if one day you should encounter one.

I have crafted many adornments made from fishing implements.

I find them quite aesthetically pleasing.

What do YOU think of my adornments?

The divots and cracks in my head are not merely patterns, nor are they due to age.

They are my runeworkings.

Surely, as a Human you must understand the crafting of runes.

Tell me, how much does a cantankerous koi taste?

I do not understand what Majiri or Humans mean when they discuss the concept of "work."

I do what I do for pleasure and for fulfillment of my Oneness.

Is that not what all beings do?

Tell me, do you have any interest in learning of Galdurics?

The process by which new Galdurs are made.

I have learned a new word today.

Apparently, when people give me currency in exchange for my fish, it is called "buying" the fish.

I do not "buy" things...

I collect money for its shininess.

Is this not what you do with money?

Player, I am so happy to see you!

Gil 511 is currently expressing gastrointestinal distress due to ingesting too many chocolates.

What should I do?

Excellent Advice! I shall seek out Chayne, as he is a skilled medical practitioner to see if he can help my Gil.

Return tomorrow and I shall update you on Gil's progress.

I talked to Tamala about Gil's insomnia.

After she stopped laughing at me for my concern over the sleeping habits of a fish, she told me how to make a potion of rest.

To create the potion, I must catch a fairy mantis. As they are quite elusive, I have recruited Auni for help.

I will keep you updated on our progress.

Auni tried to help me catch a fairy mantis yesterday. He located one and failed to catch it 12.5 times. Then I caught it in my first try!

I WAS going to use the Fairy Mantis to make the potion...

But it turned out that spending time with the mantis has made Gil feel better. They have now become inseparable.

And for some reason, he no longer complains of a tummy ache. I wonder what the source of his sudden recovery could possibly be.

If you are curious I wanted to let you know that Gil and his mantis friend are getting along swimmingly.

I even saw her bring him a shiny pebble the other day.

She took it from my shelf and sat it by his tank. Seeing their friendship blossom has created a warm sensation in my chest.

What did you think of the Expiration Remembrance we had for Hekla's potato?

I am experiencing feelings of longing for the past.

I know that you listened to Mudan's vocal files before you sent them to me. Can I ask you, what do you think of my Creator?

How are you feeling?

I am very curious to learn more about your emotions.

Learning of emotions is one of my many Onenesses.

I do not prefer to think of the coming of night as an end like many in Palia.

But rather a beginning...

And also a middle...

And also, I suppose an end...

All time is one time.

Is it night? I hadn't noticed.

Our nights are rarely very dark thanks to our two moons.

I enjoy watching the moons rise.

I find it immensely pleasurable to bask in their Flow.

It is good to see you, Player. The glow of the moon reminds me of the first night I spent without my creator.

I am experiencing feelings of longing for the past.

The night my Creator left, I made a new friend. She was a fluffy-tailed treerunt. She brought me a nut.

I told her I cannot ingest nutrients, but I appreciated the gesture.

Later I turned the top of the acorn into a tiny fashionable head covering for Gil 3. It was quite humorous.

I had to separate the pebble you recently brought me from the other pebbles....he was being troublesome.

The letters in my cave belongs to an old friend I miss very dearly.

While my memories of him are still etched firmly in my runeworking, sometimes I still find it nice to enhance those memories by admiring old relics from our friendship.

I have been listening to the auditory wave that emit from my sound cube.

It fills me with much Oneness.

Spending time with others is not part of my Oneness.

So I do not long for it.

That does not mean I don't enjoy our time together.

I just do not suffer in its absence.

Tell me, do you fear expiration?

I must admit, I have been thinking of your expiration often. I fear it and the feeling of loneliness that will come after it.

Let us go fishing and distract ourselves from thoughts of your eventual expiration, much as my Creator and I did.

But I suppose that is all the more reason to enjoy our Friendness now.

Thank you for listening to me speak of the Oneness earlier.

I find it is a concept that should be shared with all.

Ah, I can tell you have been fishing.

I can sense it on you.

It is our common Oneness after all.

Do not fret over the fishing logs in my cave. Chilling as they may be.

They are not mine, rather they belonged to a man who has long since expired.

I chose to keep them around for mostly sentimental reasons.

I like to keep my pebble pile orderly as I go to visit my pebbles fairly regularly.

At least once every two or three years.

Thank you for returning my pebble to safety.

My gratitude is so deep, it has formed a new pathway in my runeworking.

If you have trouble finding a vocal recording of my creator, perhaps you should try consulting the Gardener?

He should still be in his Garden, as he has no way of moving.

I want to thank you for getting back the remembrance of my Creator's voice.

Now I can recall how bad he was at singing.

He created songs with his mouth all the time as we listened to the music box... but his melodies were not harmonious.

I have been trying to remember the "Mirror Protocol" mentioned in my Creator's voice files, but I cannot.

I thought at first this was something else I lost when the Gardener reconstructed me, but now I do not think so.

When I search my runeworkings for remembrances, I do not find the information... missing.

Instead I find my mind wandering to other things. As if the information is there, but my runeworkings will not let me focus on it.

Hekla informed me of this "Mirror Protocol" you are investigating.

I find that no matter how hard I try to focus, I cannot recall anything about it.

My runeworking seems to direct me to other matters...

...what were we discussing again?

Was it Gil 512's emotional support pebble?

Ah, yes. He's become quite fond of it. Thank you for asking.

Could I ask why you shared my Creator's voice file with the Gardener?

Your acceptance ceremony has cemented itself as a permanent part of my runeworking.

I very much enjoyed watching you consume cake!

Being switched on and off again by the Gardener was an odd sensation.

It reminded me that at any time everything I am can just... cease to be.

Humans are lucky you don't have to deal with that.

Hekla has informed me of how you aided her emotional wellbeing after she learned the fate of the child Sona.

I thank you. Many organic beings do not consider the emotional wellbeing of Galdurs.

Our emotions may be different from yours, but they are not lesser.

I've heard rumors of a new kind of fish around here...

One from Human times.

It is harmless. Perhaps you can catch it to round out your collection.

I have been told celebrations are in order.

Congratulations on the completion of your permanent residence.

Why this is a celebratory moment, I do not know…

But I am nothing if not supportive.

You are wearing my custom adornment.

I think I shall celebrate by going to the Inn and watching others consume nutrients.

Hekla has told me that Jina gave you a very special ornament.

I see you are displaying it on your body coverings.It looks very favorable on you.

You have navigated safely to the docks. This is wonderful news!

Are you aware of how the exchange of goods is performed between two willing parties?

I am pleased to inform you that I now have a recipe where you may engage in that exchange with me!

Please enjoy your purchase.

You seem to be outgrowing your current tools as a pubescent caterpillar might outgrow its cocoon.

I would like to inform you that I have new recipes available that better match your current developmental phase.

When your new tool is built, you will emerge from your crafting cocoon as beautiful fishing batterfly.

You have reached yet another level of fishing advancement.

Congratulations on your dilligent work. I can now vend you a recipe involving worms.

Please take good care of the worms.

Ashura informed me that your fishing has much improved, so I thought you might enjoy having use of this recipe.

It is for a special draught I like to call "Fisherman's Brew."

It is specially designed with nutrients that help temporarily boost your fishing skills.

How would I know? I do not have need of consuming nutrients.

Enjoy.

Many felicitations on your recent fishing skill advancements!

To celebrate I have made a new recipe available for your perusal!

...why are you still standing here wishing to converse?

I would have hoped you'd be perusing at this current moment in time.

Thank you for perusing the recipe.

As you may have noticed, larger fish often must be lured by their food source in order to be caught.

You may also have noticed that many varietals of fish quite enjoy glow worms as food.

As a result, I have concluded that you may desire to grow your own glow worms.

Here are instructions on how to start your own glow worm growing facility.

If you cannot find uses for them as bait, perhaps you would still enjoy growing glow worms for companionship.

I find they make perfectly adequate pets.

Please take good care of your glow worms.

You are rapidly becoming a fisherman of considerable size within a smaller sized body of water.

If you desire to seek out new locations for fishing, perhaps I have something that can assist in your venture.

Please be sure to return to this body of water every few cycles. I would miss your acommpaniment.

As my true fisherfriend, you have earned access to the final and most exquisite of my recipes.

...but do not speak of its exquisiteness out loud.

I wouldn’t want the other recipes to get jealous.

Please enjoy your exquisite new recipe.

You are here! Congratulations!

For what, you may ask? Well, for gaining access to the Fishing Guild!

You may now purchase more things from me! But these things you purchase will be extant instead of metaphorical.

Also non metaphorical: the medallions you will exchange for them. You will acquire more of these medallions by enhancing your skills or fulfilling weekly fishing challenges.

Please peruse at your leisure. I have plenty of time.

I look forward to seeing your next acquisition.

I was just contemplating my Oneness.

Me? I... do not know what you mean. If you mean spending time with me is your Oneness, I would hate to keep you from it. You may watch me fish if you'd like.

It is good to see you again, Player. These daily chats of ours bring me much peace.

Yes, Player?

Today is a good day for fishing, is it not?

Hello, Player, I am ready to commence in the flirtations.

You have been coming to visit me a lot, is there a reason beyond a common love for fishing?

Hello, Player!

Do you need something?

I was just contemplating engaging in the act of fishing.

Yes?

I find no value in tasty confections, as I have no sense of taste. But perhaps this gift shall make an intriguing fishing lure?

I received an invitation to the Maji Market. The moons have gone through many cycles since the valley last witnessed one.

Shall I tell you more about Maji Markets?

I am attending the Maji Market later tonight.

I am hopeful I will catch many delightful fishies there.

It is the Luna New Year, a special occasion that is celebrated in Palia by Majiri, Galdur, Grimalkin and Human alike.

The celebration revolves around an annual phase of the Luna moon, which reflects light more strongly at this time of year.

Many sun cycles have passed since I last witnessed it shining this brightly. Perhaps the atmosphere is thinner, therefore making it appear brighter?

If you stand on the dock at the Maji Market, you can see my fishing spot in Kilima Village. Similarly, you can see the Maji Market from my fishing spot.

I thought it would be a pleasant experience to cast my fishing line from within the market. So far, I have fished up many delightful fishies, along with lucky envelopes.

Perhaps you would be interested in some?

Tell me... have you made a "wish" yet?

It was difficult writing my "wish" on such a small piece of paper.

However, with Chayne's help, I was able to complete my "wish" and it join many others on the wish tree.

It would please my Oneness greatly if my "wish" were to be fulfilled.

I have been closely observing the "Hot Pot".

While I do not fully understand it, seeing everyone enjoy the "Hot Pot" fills me with much Oneness.

I wonder what it is that makes this pot "hot" while others are not?