// creator  : weidu.exe (version 23100)
// argument : _VOLO.DLG
// game		 : .
// source	 : ./override/_VOLO.DLG
// dialog	 : ./DIALOG.TLK
// dialogF  : (none)

BEGIN ~_VOLO~

IF ~NumberOfTimesTalkedTo(0)
OR(2)
GlobalLT("Chapter","GLOBAL",3)
Global("MetBrage","GLOBAL",0)
~ THEN BEGIN 0 // from:
  SAY #76416 /* ~Greetings fellow traveler, for I see by your garb that you do not call this place home.  Sit with me awhile, and enjoy the atmosphere of this fine fair while we recant tales of lands far and far-seeming.  I have wandered the width and breadth of Faerun, but yet have I to find such hospitality, as that of a simple country festival.  It's a shame that the festivities are marred by the events as of recent, though they certainly put up a brave face, do they not?  You look confused, so perhaps you know not of the local trouble that continues to vex the most gracious people of Nashkel.  If you have just arrived I could, for the price of an ale and an ear, relate what I know.  Shall I tell you of their mining difficulties, or relate the tale of their unfortunate commander of the guard?~ */
  IF ~GlobalLT("Chapter","GLOBAL",3)
~ THEN REPLY #76417 /* ~My companions and I have an interest in the mines.  Tell me what you know.~ */ UNSOLVED_JOURNAL #76418 /* ~Troubles in the region

Rumor from Volo: The word is, that all across the expansive Sword Coast, from the Cloudpeaks to Baldur's Gate, an ore shortage is severely crippling local trade.  Bandits, purportedly both human AND demihuman, raid caravans, whilst ore reaching its destination becomes brittle and useless following smelting, strangely afflicted by an odd, iron-weakening plague.  As though this were not cause for alarm in itself, production at the mine outside of Nashkel has fallen, with the substantially lower yields being blamed on nervous workers.  Mysterious disappearances of several miners have set the whole area on edge, where something must shift the balance to one side, or the other.~ */ GOTO 2
  IF ~Global("MetBrage","GLOBAL",0)
~ THEN REPLY #76419 /* ~The tale of the guard sounds interesting.  Please, do tell.~ */ UNSOLVED_JOURNAL #76420 /* ~The tale of Captain Brage

Rumor from Volo: I hear that Commander Brage, of the Amnish guard, has been missing for some weeks now, following a strange alteration in his behavior.  Where once he was a well thought-of family man, he turned to senseless mayhem, effecting a rampage the likes of which I have never heard.  His fellow soldiers noted nothing out of sorts that could trigger such a transformation, but one notable item seems relevant.  If not for the iron shortage it would have gone unnoticed but, prior to his mad rage, the commander procured a new sword.  The importance of this information, I have no way of verifying.~ */ GOTO 3
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76421 /* ~I have no time for tales.  There are far better things to be doing.~ */ GOTO 6
  IF ~Global("X#GarVolo","GLOBAL",0)
InParty("garrick")
InMyArea("garrick")
!StateCheck("garrick",CD_STATE_NOTVALID)
~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("X#GarVolo","GLOBAL",1)~ EXTERN ~_GARRIJ~ 126
END

IF ~NumberOfTimesTalkedTo(1)
OR(2)
GlobalLT("Chapter","GLOBAL",3)
Global("MetBrage","GLOBAL",0)
~ THEN BEGIN 1 // from:
  SAY #76422 /* ~Well hello again, my inquisitive friend, I trust you are enjoying the local color.  I wonder, have you come to hear more about my journeys?~ */
  IF ~Global("MetBrage","GLOBAL",0)
~ THEN REPLY #76423 /* ~The story about the Captain of the guard sounds compelling.  Might I hear it?~ */ UNSOLVED_JOURNAL #76420 /* ~The tale of Captain Brage

Rumor from Volo: I hear that Commander Brage, of the Amnish guard, has been missing for some weeks now, following a strange alteration in his behavior.  Where once he was a well thought-of family man, he turned to senseless mayhem, effecting a rampage the likes of which I have never heard.  His fellow soldiers noted nothing out of sorts that could trigger such a transformation, but one notable item seems relevant.  If not for the iron shortage it would have gone unnoticed but, prior to his mad rage, the commander procured a new sword.  The importance of this information, I have no way of verifying.~ */ GOTO 9
  IF ~GlobalLT("Chapter","GLOBAL",3)
~ THEN REPLY #76424 /* ~If you would relate what troubles have been plaguing the mines I would appreciate it.~ */ UNSOLVED_JOURNAL #76418 /* ~Troubles in the region

Rumor from Volo: The word is, that all across the expansive Sword Coast, from the Cloudpeaks to Baldur's Gate, an ore shortage is severely crippling local trade.  Bandits, purportedly both human AND demihuman, raid caravans, whilst ore reaching its destination becomes brittle and useless following smelting, strangely afflicted by an odd, iron-weakening plague.  As though this were not cause for alarm in itself, production at the mine outside of Nashkel has fallen, with the substantially lower yields being blamed on nervous workers.  Mysterious disappearances of several miners have set the whole area on edge, where something must shift the balance to one side, or the other.~ */ GOTO 8
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76425 /* ~I have not time for your fanciful stories.  Leave me be.~ */ GOTO 6
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 2 // from: 19.0 0.0
  SAY #76426 /* ~The word is, that all across the expansive Sword Coast, from the Cloudpeaks to Baldur's Gate, an ore shortage is severely crippling local trade.  Bandits -purportedly both human AND demihuman- raid caravans, whilst ore reaching its destination becomes brittle and useless following smelting, strangely afflicted by an odd, iron-weakening plague.  As though this were not cause for alarm in itself, production at the mine outside of Nashkel has fallen, with the substantially lower yields being blamed on nervous workers.  Mysterious disappearances of several miners have set the whole area on edge, where something must shift the balance to one side, or the other.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76427 /* ~Would you consent to another tale?  I also have an interest in the story of the Captain of the Guard.~ */ GOTO 4
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76428 /* ~I have heard as much from common rumors about the street outside.  Your tale is but a long-winded version.~ */ GOTO 6
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76429 /* ~An interesting story, to be sure.  Well met Volo, and good luck on your journeys.~ */ GOTO 7
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 3 // from: 19.1 0.1
  SAY #76430 /* ~I hear that Commander Brage, of the Amnish guard, has been missing for some weeks now following a strange alteration in his behavior.  Where once he was a well thought-of family man, he has turned to senseless mayhem, effecting a rampage the likes of which I have never heard.  His fellow soldiers noted nothing out of sorts that could trigger such a transformation, but one notable item seems relevant.  If not for the iron shortage it would have gone unnoticed but, prior to his mad rage, the commander procured a new sword.  The importance of this information, I have no way of verifying.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76428 /* ~I have heard as much from common rumors about the street outside.  Your tale is but a long-winded version.~ */ GOTO 6
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76429 /* ~An interesting story, to be sure.  Well met Volo, and good luck on your journeys.~ */ EXIT
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76431 /* ~Would you consent to another tale?  I also have an interest in the mines.~ */ GOTO 4
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 4 // from: 3.2 2.0
  SAY #76432 /* ~Just let me finish my drink, and then we can carry on through the wee hours with our tales.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN EXIT
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 5 // from: 9.2 8.0
  SAY #76433 /* ~I'm afraid that, although I have enjoyed our chat immensely, and it has heartened me to see the wandering spirit is still venerated, I must take my leave.  I need some time to myself for reflection upon everything I have learned while here in Nashkel.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN EXIT
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 6 // from: 19.2 9.0 8.1 3.0 2.1 1.2 0.2
  SAY #76434 /* ~There is no cause to be rude, it would be good for you to leave.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN EXIT
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 7 // from: 9.1 8.2 2.2
  SAY #76435 /* ~And you as well.  I am quite certain our paths will cross again.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN EXIT
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 8 // from: 1.1
  SAY #76436 /* ~The word is, that all across the expansive Sword Coast, from the Cloudpeaks to Baldur's Gate, an ore shortage is severely crippling local trade.  Bandits, purportedly both human AND demihuman, raid caravans, whilst ore reaching its destination becomes brittle and useless following smelting, strangely afflicted by an odd, iron-weakening plague.  As though this were not cause for alarm in itself, production at the mine outside of Nashkel has fallen, with the substantially lower yields being blamed on nervous workers.  Mysterious disappearances of several miners have set the whole area on edge, where something must shift the balance to one side, or the other.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76427 /* ~Would you consent to another tale?  I also have an interest in the story of the Captain of the Guard.~ */ GOTO 5
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76428 /* ~I have heard as much from common rumors about the street outside.  Your tale is but a long-winded version.~ */ GOTO 6
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76429 /* ~An interesting story, to be sure.  Well met Volo, and good luck on your journeys.~ */ GOTO 7
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 9 // from: 1.0
  SAY #76437 /* ~I hear that Commander Brage, of the Amnish guard, has been missing for some weeks now, following a strange alteration in his behavior.  Where once he was a well thought-of family man, he has turned to senseless mayhem, effecting a rampage the likes of which I have never heard.  His fellow soldiers noted nothing out of sorts that could trigger such a transformation, but one notable item seems relevant.  If not for the iron shortage it would have gone unnoticed but, prior to his mad rage, the commander procured a new sword.  The importance of this information, I have no way of verifying.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76428 /* ~I have heard as much from common rumors about the street outside.  Your tale is but a long-winded version.~ */ GOTO 6
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76429 /* ~An interesting story, to be sure.  Well met Volo, and good luck on your journeys.~ */ GOTO 7
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76431 /* ~Would you consent to another tale?  I also have an interest in the mines.~ */ GOTO 5
END

IF ~Dead("mulahey")
Global("NashkellAdventures","GLOBAL",0)
~ THEN BEGIN 10 // from:
  SAY #76438 /* ~Many a story have I collected from across this great realm, though sometimes I am at a loss whether to believe them or not, due to their extraordinary circumstance.  Such a tale is this, wherein lies the story of a band of hearty adventurers moving amidst the shadows of the land, effecting change where it is needed.  I was enjoying the simple fare of the celebrations in Nashkel, when the strangest news hit the town.  It would seem the mines, long plagued by unexplained deaths, had been inundated by a horde of ill mannered kobolds, under the direction of a rather unscrupulous and hygienically suspect cleric of Cyric.  Dispatching of the villain with appropriate brevity, the heroes freed the mine, and are the sole reason for the trickle of iron finally winding its way to the Gate now.  None seem to recall their names, but the consensus agrees they were great of stature, and cut an impressive figure across the plains.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("NashkellAdventures","GLOBAL",1)
~ JOURNAL #76439 /* ~Rumor from Volo: Many a story have I collected from across this great realm, though sometimes I am at a loss whether to believe them or not, due to their extraordinary circumstance.  Such a tale is this, wherein lies the story of a band of hearty adventurers moving amidst the shadows of the land, effecting change where it is needed.  I was enjoying the simple fare of the celebrations in Nashkel, when the strangest news hit the town.  It would seem the mines, long plagued by unexplained deaths, had been inundated by a horde of ill mannered kobolds, under the direction of a rather unscrupulous and hygienically suspect cleric of Cyric.  Dispatching the villain with appropriate brevity, the heroes freed the mine, and are the sole reason for the trickle of iron finally winding its way to the Gate now.  None seem to recall their names, but the consensus agrees they were great of stature, and cut an impressive figure across the plains.~ */ EXIT
  IF ~Global("X#XanVoloNashkel","GLOBAL",0)
InParty("xan")
InMyArea("xan")
!StateCheck("xan",CD_STATE_NOTVALID)
~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("X#XanVoloNashkel","GLOBAL",1)~ EXTERN ~_XANJ~ 145
END

IF ~Global("FREESLAV","GLOBAL",1)
Global("NashkellAdventures","GLOBAL",2)
~ THEN BEGIN 11 // from:
  SAY #76440 /* ~Stranger tales I have told, but none are as fresh in my mind as this one, which is also fresh from the happening as well!  It would seem that the orchestrators of the ever vexing iron shortage supplied themselves and their allies with ore mined from a secret location, and while the coast was in turmoil they built quite the power base at the aforementioned mine.  A group of heroes, for they can only be called such, lay siege to the encampment and ultimately flooded out the evil conspirators in a rushing torrent of water and justice, though not before securing the release of some several dozen enslaved workers.  A serious blow, I am sure, to whatever fiendish plot is brewing in our fair land.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("NashkellAdventures","GLOBAL",3)
~ JOURNAL #76441 /* ~Rumor from Volo: Stranger tales I have told, but none are as fresh in my mind as this one, which is also fresh from the happening as well!  It would seem that the orchestrators of the ever vexing iron shortage supplied themselves and their allies with ore mined from a secret location, and while the coast was in turmoil they built quite the power base at the aforementioned mine.  A group of heroes, for they can only be called such, lay siege to the encampment and ultimately flooded out the evil conspirators in a rushing torrent of water and justice, though not before securing the release of some several dozen enslaved workers.  A serious blow, I am sure, to whatever fiendish plot is brewing in our fair land.~ */ EXIT
  IF ~Global("X#DynaheirVolo","GLOBAL",0)
InParty("dynaheir")
InMyArea("dynaheir")
!StateCheck("dynaheir",CD_STATE_NOTVALID)
~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("X#DynaheirVolo","GLOBAL",1)~ EXTERN ~_DYNAHJ~ 66
END

IF ~Global("FREESLAV","GLOBAL",0)
Global("NashkellAdventures","GLOBAL",2)
~ THEN BEGIN 12 // from:
  SAY #76442 /* ~Stranger tales I have told, but none are as fresh in my mind as this one, which is also fresh from the happening as well!  It would seem that the orchestrators of the ever vexing iron shortage supplied themselves and their allies with ore mined from a secret location, and while the coast was in turmoil they built quite the power base at the aforementioned mine.  A mysterious group of battle-veteran strangers, for I hesitate to call them heroes, lay siege to the encampment and ultimately flooded out the evil conspirators in a rushing torrent of water and justice, though every slave to the man was lost in the drenching.  'Twould seem they didn't wish to encumber themselves, though I imagine the weight of those dead souls must be nigh unto horrific.  The question to pose then, is whether the devil you know is better than the devil you don't.  We shall wait and see what comes of this.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("NashkellAdventures","GLOBAL",3)
~ JOURNAL #76443 /* ~Rumor from Volo: Stranger tales I have told, but none are as fresh in my mind as this one, which is also fresh from the happening as well!  It would seem that the orchestrators of the ever vexing iron shortage supplied themselves and their allies with ore mined from a secret location, and while the coast was in turmoil they built quite the power base at the aforementioned mine.  A mysterious group of battle-veteran strangers, for I hesitate to call them heroes, lay siege to the encampment and ultimately flooded out the evil conspirators in a rushing torrent of water and justice, though every slave to the man was lost in the drenching.  'Twould seem they didn't wish to encumber themselves, though I imagine the weight of those dead souls must be nigh unto horrific.  The question to pose then, is whether the devil you know is better than the devil you don't.  We shall wait and see what comes of this.~ */ EXIT
  IF ~Global("X#DynaheirVolo","GLOBAL",0)
InParty("dynaheir")
InMyArea("dynaheir")
!StateCheck("dynaheir",CD_STATE_NOTVALID)
~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("X#DynaheirVolo","GLOBAL",1)~ EXTERN ~_DYNAHJ~ 67
END

IF ~Dead("sarevok")
Global("VoloSarevok","GLOBAL",0)
~ THEN BEGIN 13 // from:
  SAY #76444 /* ~Some tales defy all logic or explanation when posed to the sane mind, and it is a story just so that I give to you now.  Much of it is already known, due to the celebrity of those involved, though many may find it truly shocking how deep the seeds of destruction were sewn.  Beloved Sarevok, a man among men, set to all but rule the coast, was actually a core architect of the very iron shortage that so unraveled the economy of the land, and had a hand in the poisoning of Duke Eltan that directly led to his rise to power.  We were but seconds away from the first step down that path when from the shadows again stepped the unknown group of my previous tales.  None can say definitively what happened next, though it is certain that Sarevok was pursued to the very bottom of the undercity, and from there he did not return.  I'll wager many would just as soon have seen him chased to the ninth plane itself, as he hurt many of the folk of the land, both direct and indirect.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("VoloSarevok","GLOBAL",1)
~ JOURNAL #76445 /* ~Rumor from Volo: Some tales defy all logic or explanation when posed to the sane mind, and it is a story just so that I give to you now.  Much of it is already known, due to the celebrity of those involved, though many may find it truly shocking how deep the seeds of destruction were sown.  Beloved Sarevok, a man among men, set to all but rule the coast, was actually a core architect of the very iron shortage that so unraveled the economy of the land, and had a hand in the poisoning of Duke Eltan that directly led to his rise to power.  We were but seconds away from the first step down that path when from the shadows again stepped the unknown group of my previous tales.  None can say definitively what happened next, though it is certain that Sarevok was pursued to the very bottom of the undercity, and from there he did not return.  I'll wager many would just as soon have seen him chased to the ninth plane itself, as he hurt many of the folk of the land, both direct and indirect.~ */ EXIT
  IF ~Global("X#DynaheirVolo","GLOBAL",0)
InParty("dynaheir")
InMyArea("dynaheir")
!StateCheck("dynaheir",CD_STATE_NOTVALID)
~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("X#DynaheirVolo","GLOBAL",1)~ EXTERN ~_DYNAHJ~ 68
END

IF ~True()
~ THEN BEGIN 14 // from:
  SAY #76446 /* ~Greetings, fellow traveler.  I'm afraid that I don't have any stories for you at this moment.  Perhaps if you come back later, I'll have a tale to tell.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN EXIT
  IF ~Global("X#DynaheirVolo","GLOBAL",0)
InParty("dynaheir")
InMyArea("dynaheir")
!StateCheck("dynaheir",CD_STATE_NOTVALID)
~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("X#DynaheirVolo","GLOBAL",1)~ EXTERN ~_DYNAHJ~ 69
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 15 // from:
  SAY #99643 /* ~Dear lady, I am delighted as well, for I had not expected to meet a fan in this small place.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("NashkellAdventures","GLOBAL",3)
~ JOURNAL #76441 /* ~Rumor from Volo: Stranger tales I have told, but none are as fresh in my mind as this one, which is also fresh from the happening as well!  It would seem that the orchestrators of the ever vexing iron shortage supplied themselves and their allies with ore mined from a secret location, and while the coast was in turmoil they built quite the power base at the aforementioned mine.  A group of heroes, for they can only be called such, lay siege to the encampment and ultimately flooded out the evil conspirators in a rushing torrent of water and justice, though not before securing the release of some several dozen enslaved workers.  A serious blow, I am sure, to whatever fiendish plot is brewing in our fair land.~ */ EXIT
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 16 // from:
  SAY #99644 /* ~Dear lady, I am delighted as well, for I had no expectations of meeting a fan in this small place.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("NashkellAdventures","GLOBAL",3)
~ JOURNAL #76443 /* ~Rumor from Volo: Stranger tales I have told, but none are as fresh in my mind as this one, which is also fresh from the happening as well!  It would seem that the orchestrators of the ever vexing iron shortage supplied themselves and their allies with ore mined from a secret location, and while the coast was in turmoil they built quite the power base at the aforementioned mine.  A mysterious group of battle-veteran strangers, for I hesitate to call them heroes, lay siege to the encampment and ultimately flooded out the evil conspirators in a rushing torrent of water and justice, though every slave to the man was lost in the drenching.  'Twould seem they didn't wish to encumber themselves, though I imagine the weight of those dead souls must be nigh unto horrific.  The question to pose then, is whether the devil you know is better than the devil you don't.  We shall wait and see what comes of this.~ */ EXIT
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 17 // from:
  SAY #99644 /* ~Dear lady, I am delighted as well, for I had no expectations of meeting a fan in this small place.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN DO ~SetGlobal("VoloSarevok","GLOBAL",1)
~ JOURNAL #76445 /* ~Rumor from Volo: Some tales defy all logic or explanation when posed to the sane mind, and it is a story just so that I give to you now.  Much of it is already known, due to the celebrity of those involved, though many may find it truly shocking how deep the seeds of destruction were sown.  Beloved Sarevok, a man among men, set to all but rule the coast, was actually a core architect of the very iron shortage that so unraveled the economy of the land, and had a hand in the poisoning of Duke Eltan that directly led to his rise to power.  We were but seconds away from the first step down that path when from the shadows again stepped the unknown group of my previous tales.  None can say definitively what happened next, though it is certain that Sarevok was pursued to the very bottom of the undercity, and from there he did not return.  I'll wager many would just as soon have seen him chased to the ninth plane itself, as he hurt many of the folk of the land, both direct and indirect.~ */ EXIT
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 18 // from:
  SAY #99644 /* ~Dear lady, I am delighted as well, for I had no expectations of meeting a fan in this small place.~ */
  IF ~~ THEN EXIT
END

IF ~~ THEN BEGIN 19 // from:
  SAY #100171 /* ~That is indeed true, young one. If not a bard, then a peddler of tales at least. And who, pray tell, are you? I doubt my fame has spread wide enough that quite everybody has heard of me – and don’t get me wrong, this is something for which I am thankful – so; would I be correct in thinking you too have the storyteller’s soul?~ */
  IF ~GlobalLT("Chapter","GLOBAL",3)
~ THEN REPLY #76417 /* ~My companions and I have an interest in the mines.  Tell me what you know.~ */ UNSOLVED_JOURNAL #76418 /* ~Troubles in the region

Rumor from Volo: The word is, that all across the expansive Sword Coast, from the Cloudpeaks to Baldur's Gate, an ore shortage is severely crippling local trade.  Bandits, purportedly both human AND demihuman, raid caravans, whilst ore reaching its destination becomes brittle and useless following smelting, strangely afflicted by an odd, iron-weakening plague.  As though this were not cause for alarm in itself, production at the mine outside of Nashkel has fallen, with the substantially lower yields being blamed on nervous workers.  Mysterious disappearances of several miners have set the whole area on edge, where something must shift the balance to one side, or the other.~ */ GOTO 2
  IF ~Global("MetBrage","GLOBAL",0)
~ THEN REPLY #76419 /* ~The tale of the guard sounds interesting.  Please, do tell.~ */ UNSOLVED_JOURNAL #76420 /* ~The tale of Captain Brage

Rumor from Volo: I hear that Commander Brage, of the Amnish guard, has been missing for some weeks now, following a strange alteration in his behavior.  Where once he was a well thought-of family man, he turned to senseless mayhem, effecting a rampage the likes of which I have never heard.  His fellow soldiers noted nothing out of sorts that could trigger such a transformation, but one notable item seems relevant.  If not for the iron shortage it would have gone unnoticed but, prior to his mad rage, the commander procured a new sword.  The importance of this information, I have no way of verifying.~ */ GOTO 3
  IF ~~ THEN REPLY #76421 /* ~I have no time for tales.  There are far better things to be doing.~ */ GOTO 6
  IF ~  InParty("garrick")
InMyArea("garrick")
!StateCheck("garrick",CD_STATE_NOTVALID)
~ THEN EXTERN ~_GARRIJ~ 127
END
