Abandoned District

Ripple Wine Cellar

Countryside Vintage: Wind-stirred Ripples

Recently, a unique beverage from the Wishfield area has taken the Cicia market by storm, sparking a buying frenzy. This drink, named “Vin des Ripples,” comes from the Ripple Estate outside Prosperville. According to the owner of the estate, Veronica, the raw materials for Vin des Ripples are sourced from a specially cultivated fruit line, refined over generations to achieve the best balance of sweetness and moisture. Based on such high-quality ingredients, Vin des Ripples is truly a phenomenal success.

Renowned brewmaster Lorenzo, who visited Prosperville, remarked that premium raw materials are crucial to capturing the flavor of Vin des Ripples. However, he noted that it’s the unique brewing techniques developed at the Ripple Estate that truly give the beverage its character. During his stay, Lorenzo observed that every aspect of the process was meticulously managed – temperature, humidity, and brewing time were all carefully controlled by dedicated staff. Even the barrels used for brewing were chosen with utmost care. The estate owner combined her family’s valuable experience with her diligent exploration, spreading the fragrant allure of Vin des Ripples across Miraland. “As a brewmaster, I’ve seen many grand and opulent estates, often with noble backgrounds,” Lorenzo reflected. “Before coming to Prosperville, it was hard to imagine that such a rustic countryside could be the source of such delightful flavors. But once you understand the locals’ lives, see their approach to ‘brewing’, and observe the surrounding natural beauty, you soon realize that only a place like this can produce such enchanting aromas.”

The brewers at the Ripple Estate believe that their sincere dedication to crafting a beautiful flavor transforms hard work into an unparalleled taste, one that resonates even with the gods. Now, with Vin des Ripples gaining public attention, selling well across the kingdom, and even attracting orders from places like the Linlang Empire, the team is more committed than ever. They are determined to infuse every bottle with a hundredfold effort and craftsmanship, sharing the unique taste of Wishfield with a broader audience. Veronica believes that brewing is a way of encapsulating beautiful wishes over time. When sealing Vin des Ripples, she wishes for everyone to be accompanied by sweetness and prosperity every day.

Kingdom Gazette’s Reporter: Giuseppe

Appointed Wish Collectors: 900 A.W. to 1,000 A.W.

(The paper is yellowed, and some writing is smudged by water, making it illegible.)

Employee: Peter [][]

Term: 904 to 924 A.W.

Employee: Andrea Cicchetto

Term: 924 to 944 A.W.

Employee: Carlo Elay

Term: 944 to 964 A.W.

Employee: Jennifer Fernan

Term: 964 to 984 A.W.

Employee: [][][] Schelto[]

Term:984 to 1004 A.W.

Employee: Dartanion Mancini

Term: 987 to 1007 A.W.

Letters From a Regular

(An old letter tucked in the front page of a notebook.)

My dearest Jenny,

Greetings!
Please don’t misunderstand; I’m not writing to order more Vin des Ripples. It’s not the end of the month yet, and I’m still adhering to the old agreement of just ten bottles a month, transported from Prosperville to Meadow Wharf. The gentle waves of Silken Lake make them even more refreshing. But, truth be told, I drank most of the last batch while writing this letter. I must learn to ration better, which is hard, as you know, especially given how aromatic Vin des Ripples is. Jenny, you might not know how happy Georgia and I are right now, which is why I’m writing this letter. Our daughter, Jenjen (remember her from fifteen years ago when you visited Cicia and did Styling Duels with her?) is getting married on the next full moon!

Time flies. It’s hard to believe that it was twenty years ago when I came to Prosperville for the Floragale Cloth Business. The welcome banquet was held at the Ripple Estate. That day’s sunset was exceptionally beautiful. As I stood there, sipping Vin des Ripples, I saw Georgia. You later remarked that I looked like “my heart flew away with the Silvergale,” how apt! I made the most sincere wish of my life there, and against all odds, it came true! Now Jenjen is stepping into her own happy future. Please, you must come witness this gift that time has given us all!

Also, don’t forget the barrel of Vin des Ripples you sealed for us before Georgia and I left the Ripple Estate twenty years ago! It’s true that Cicia has many renowned estates, but we’re all eagerly anticipating the rich flavor of the Ripple Estate. When you come, you absolutely must bring it with you.

Wish you and the Ripple Estate all the best!

Your old friend,

Nicola

Invitation to the Ripple Estate

(outside)

“If I had but one Bling,

I’d buy a bouquet adorned with gauze.

Don’t cry, life is full of forests and torrents,

But there are also stars, breezes, and wine.

They can all be found at the Ripple Estate… Oh, Ripple Estate…

Tie a pretty bowknot.

Filled with sweet wine.

I’ll send you a bouquet.

Jenny says, don’t forget the festivities tomorrow evening.

Spring is waiting for you.”

Dear Guest, the Ripple Estate extends a sincere invitation to you, requesting your presence at tomorrow evening’s Ripple Estate Soiree.

The fresh fruit of yesteryear have settled in barrels and matured into this year’s fine wines. Every year, on the day of the cellar’s opening, we look forward to witnessing the magic of time with you. And this year’s cellar opening day will be even more special.

Have you read the poem attached to the invitation? The bard Fernando is currently residing at the Ripple Estate. He exchanged a wreath woven with Lavenfringes and this poem for a glass of our aged wine. After tasting it, he remarked, “Water is a gift from the gods, while fine wine is a creation of our own.” We are therefore honored to announce that at this wine-tasting event, Fernando will also be playing the lute and reciting poetry. In a certain sense, his works evoke feelings akin to our vintages.

Tomorrow evening, we’ll light the lanterns, fill our goblets, and offer the freshest fruit along with soft, sweet cakes. With all the worldly delights that the Ripple Estate has to offer, we eagerly await your arrival to share in the joy of savoring our fine wines.

The Encyclopedia of Ripples

Toasts

In Prosperville, formal toasts are uncommon. Vin des Ripples’ sweetness encourages you to sip it right away. There’s no need for conversations to pause for compliments. Simply raise your glass and declare, “May the Silvergale soar high every day,” or sing its praises.

Excuses for toasts are plentiful: a Beretsant laying eight eggs, a young man singing a love song to his crush, or the Handsome Lads Circus show ending. Life at the Ripple Estate deserves a gentle buzz.

Brewing

Vin des Ripples’ flavor differs from those of noble sophistication, which must be tart and bitter, the so-called tastes understood by adults. In Prosperville, people often compare Vin des Ripples to “being in love.” This might trace back to when the Ripple Estate began hosting weddings. Two people, passionately in love, would pour their emotions into a glass, naturally describing it as “being in love.”

How is this flavor brewed? While fruit, recipes, techniques, and duration are all essential, they’re well-trodden topics. Here, only an unknown yet crucial detail is recorded – coopering. The estate’s coopers use rough stones to smooth the wooden staves thin and polish them, binding them tightly with dried and resilient Wisteriasol vines. This allows the juice to absorb the Wisteriasol’s floral fragrance, infusing it with a gentle and sweet aroma.

Stellar Fishing Grounds

Love & Wishes Aid Society: Eight Commandments

First Commandment: Thou shalt revere both The Wishing One and His incarnation, the Silvergale. The Wishing One ultimately pardoned The Loved One, who sacrificed Himself for a great cause, and shalt be honored as such.

Second Commandment: Thou shalt forgive everything in the world. The Wishing One holds great love in His heart, ultimately reconciling all, and thou shalt learn mercy from Him.

Third Commandment: Thou shalt not provoke conflict, not even when dealing with Faewish Sprites. Thou art the descendants of new life, and it is His desire for you to bear your responsibilities and peacefully convey the true meaning of wishes.

Fourth Commandment: Thou shalt always remember the birth of the Pieceys. Thou were born from the song of the Silvergale and are the embodiment of wishes in clothing.

Fifth Commandment: Thou shalt love all Pieceys.

Sixth Commandment: Thou shalt not commit evil.

Seventh Commandment: Thou shalt not neglect one’s wishes.

Eighth Commandment: Thou shalt not let anger blind thee.

Lensie and Pinny’s Fairy Tales

Hot Torch Chicken and Hotter Steam Chicken

Lensie said there was a type of chicken in a distant village called the Torch Chicken (males) and Steam Chicken (females). Torch Chickens have combs that resemble warm bonfires and temperaments as fiery as their heads. When the sun rises, they crow as if they’re fighting the sunlight, and when it rains, they urgently rush inside their sheds. Villagers hang their clothes and fabrics in their sheds so they don’t catch fire but dry quickly. Steam Chickens are rare, with Torch Chickens fighting fiercely for their attention. At Prospervile’s most famous dyeing workshop, a Steam Chicken from elsewhere was a prized asset. The workers draped wrinkled fabrics over its nest and fed it Lampchilis, using the chicken’s steam to iron the fabric smooth.

Lensie drew the Steam Chicken’s likeness, but his vision is failing. I didn’t have the heart to tell him I couldn’t tell which circle was its head. Sadly, Prosperville’s Steamy Chicken disappeared after the disaster. Floating on a Steaming Chicken must be more soothing than soaking in a hot spring after using a whole bottle of detergent.

Lensie and Pinny’s Fairy Tales: Part 2

Ghost Flower by the Astral Swan

At the Stellar Fishing Ground lives a Piecey who loves the Astral Swan. Watching the Astral Swan glide by made his worries disappear. But as he gazed at the low-flying Astral Swan, he sensed its loneliness. To cheer it up, he consulted many sprites and read numerous books until he discovered that a young Wish Collector from Stoneville had once folded a giant flying paper crane that delighted the Astral Swan when it flew around it. Sadly, the Wish Collector never returned. The Piecey realized that the Astral Swan would soar when accompanied. He waited and waited but never saw the person or spirt the Astral Swan would recognize. He then grew old, maybe never to see the scene he longed for.

One day, a pink-haired stylist appeared, gently cleaning the Astral Swan’s feathers. The Swan instantly took a liking to this Whimsy-filled human and invited her to fly together. Witnessing this marvel, the Piecey closed his eyes peacefully, his spirit becoming an unseen flower drifting into the sky. At last, he could forever soar alongside the Astral Swan, never lonely again.

Prosperville

Forgotten Piecey’s Stele

No matter who we once were.

No matter what we still remember.

Since the Silvergale blessed us with life.

We must live well together and make our wishes count.

We must write down our wishes.

Remember to wait for the boss to bring back the Floragale Cloth. As long as I’m here, the Forgotten will never be truly forgotten.

Notice Board

Floragale Cloth collected from the Volunteer Corps. Recipients: Miss Tally, Patchie, Mr. X. Purpose: Daily repairs.

Ordinary Cloth purchased from Quirky Gordon. Recipient: Li’l Bro. Purpose: Daily repairs.

Floragale Cloth purchased from the Choo-Choo Station Vendor. Recipient: Dully. Purpose: Periodic restoration.

Floragale Cloth scavenged from the Esseling Nest. Recipient: Dullen. Purpose: Emergency wound dressing.

Forgotten Piecey’s Stele I

I remember now… it’s different…

Broken.. because.. hurt, terrible…

She buried.. and then… like a family again…

Hatred… everyone forgot.. Maybe that’s a good thing..

I hope she can… forget…

Forgotten Piecey’s Stele II

That day I passed the preliminary selection for the Handsome Lads Circus! I remember being nervous about whether I was the right fit, but once I got through, everyone was so happy for me. They said I could finally achieve my dream and live a stable life. I still remember a little girl clapping her hands, singing, and dancing around me.

But then, I don’t know what happened – everyone was gone, and the little girl wouldn’t stop crying.

I tried to tell her the joke I made at the Handsome Lads Circus interview, but did I ever finish it? I can’t remember what happened after that.

Forgotten Piecey’s Stele III

The life of fabric isn’t as long as people like to think. If there’s no more Floragale Cloth, or if I can no longer patch things up, farewells are unavoidable.

I’ve seen it happen enough times. I just hope that through my efforts, I can save as many as I can.

So this fabric life can’t be squandered. Having something to look forward to is a good thing.

I admire that kid. Although it feels wrong, I hope this helps him live a life with purpose.

Forgotten Piecey’s Stele 4

Get the Floragale Cloth! Heal Dully!

Then let’s go to the Market of Mirth together.

Right now, Dully’s body can’t handle the wind when gliding.

We can’t go visit the other Stonetrees.

We don’t remember much, but the one thing we do remember is that we’ve walked a long, long way together.

And there’s still a long, long way to walk yet!

At the very least, we have to check out Move & Groove, I’ve heard it’s popular.

Dully must be so bored – once we’re there, we won’t stop dancing until our fabric wears out!

Writing this down isn’t because I’m afraid I’ll forget.

This wish is unforgettable. I’m writing it down to make sure I keep my promise. I will heal Dully!

Forgotten Piecey’s Stele 5

… a guardian.

I want to be a guardian!

The volunteer Corps has always protected something of utmost importance, protecting all of us Pieceys.

So, my wish is to join the Volunteer Cops.

When that day comes, I’ll truly be the guardian I’ve always longed to be!

Forgotten Piecey’s Stele 6

I keep having the same nightmare – fire, screams, a little girl crying amidst the chaos. It’s heartbreaking.

Then I feel weightless, and when I look down, I see this broken body.

The dream is so real, it’s as if it actually happened.

But no matter how hard I try, I can’t remember what happened before.

I’m writing this down here. If anyone remembers anything, please tell me! – Miss Tally

Forgotten Piecey’s Stele (Center)

This was once Prosperville. Laughter once danced over the wheat fields, and the windmill spung endlessly. The serene moments flowed into wooden barrels, transforming into fragrant wine.

After the great battle, the Esselings finally receded. Yet, as the Stonetrees rose from the earth, the once peaceful homeland was forever altered in appearance.

People who have lived among the Stonetrees did not leave in search of a livelihood. Their final wish was to remain forever with their homeland.

The clothes they left behind never gave birth to a single Piecey.

We have forgotten many things, but in the fragmented memories we still hold, their past remains.

Perhaps it is because we often think of them, allowing us wandering in the shadows to temporarily settle, self-sufficient. Or perhaps it is a sign from the gods, for their wishes and stories are worthy of being remembered.

Forgotten Piecey’s Stele 7

This song’s lyrics, I must never forget. One day, I’ll sing it for the Sovereign of Sexy.

In this world’s corner, are we forgotten too? Fragments of memory, like dust in the wind.

I try to hold on, but the fine wine is gone,

I try to remember, but the gold has faded.

I forgot how to smile, forgot how to cry; forgot hope, forgot despair. I forgot yesterday, forgot tomorrow.

I look in the mirror, but I can’t see my shape; I listen to the song, but I can’t hear the melody.

I try to search, but I can’t find the answer.

Forgotten Piecey’s Stele 8

The detergent from Ripple Estate is finally out, and thanks to the leader, each of us received a small portion.

I applied the detergent and took a nice shower. I’d never felt this good since becoming a Piecey!

Bathing in the fragrant water, I feel like my head is spinning. The leader in front of my eyes turned into many…

It freaked me out. I thought taking a bath made my unraveling seam even worse. I was not ready to fall apart yet!

I saw many unfamiliar figures, raising their glasses to me. Everything was golden.

Was this from before? Maybe I used to be someone important! Maybe I even knew the Sovereign of Sexy!

I’d love to meet her. But first, I need to patch myself up. In this state, would she even recognize me?

Forgotten Piecey’s Stele 9

Patching up is pointless! Absolutely!

I’m going to create a new Ability Outfit, a new body, a new life – one that belongs to the Forgotten!

What does it matter if we forget the past? Trust me, I’ll lead us into the future!

This is the only way out for us Forgotten Pieceys!

Forgotten Piecey’s Stele (Forgotten Village Dwelling)

I want to live in the Thuddy Squash Cabin and have a happy life!

I hope the Chilly Stories continue, because Quirky Gordon’s tale isn’t over yet!

My wish is to remember where I hid my silver ring. I still remember I was going to give it to someone important, though I can’t recall who that was.

Volunteer Corps Island

Notice Board

Announcements:

A smuggler Piecey sold counterfeit Floragale Cloth to the Forgotten Pieceys and has now been imprisoned.

A Piecey who used excessive amounts of detergent and caused trouble at the Market of Mirth, severely damaging the “Shoot-a-Scarecrow” game facility, was bailed out by Jenny after writing a letter of apology.

Wanted:

A gang of Pieceys was reported for spreading false information and selling overpriced Ripple Estate Soiree tickets.

If you have any leads, please report to the Volunteer Corps!

Volunteer Corps Bulletin

Volunteer Corps Recruitment Notice:

Attention, all high-quality, sturdy and unpatched Pieceys! Join our ranks to defend against the Faewish Sprites who desecrate our beliefs! Silvergale will always bless the brave.

Faewish Sprite Countermeasures:

1.Identity: Faewish Sprites appear as bluish flying objects. Interrogate any suspicious flying objects about their views on Silvergale, and identify those who self-proclaim as descendants of The Wishing One.

2. Capture: Faewish Sprites require food but do not carry it on long flights. Exploit this weakness to delay and ultimately capture those starving sprites. Detain them at the Faewish Sprites Detention Center set in Stonecrown!