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From Virtual Villagers[]
Multiple Choice Events[]
A Mysterious Crate[]
Large, Badly Weathered Crate[]
"(Villager Name) was walking on the beach when he saw something washed up on the beach. It was a large, badly weathered crate."
"Within the crate is ancient artefacts, your village gains 1000 tech points. However, many villagers seem to have become ill."
"(Villager Name) has a bad feeling about the crate, so (he/she) pushes it back into the ocean."
Large, Carefully Sealed Crate[]
"(Villager Name) was walking on the beach when (he/she) saw something washed up on the beach. It was a large, carefully sealed crate."
"When he opens the crate, (Villager Name) is astonished to discover a great many well preserved tools and instruments. Your villagers gain 3000 tech points."
"(Villager Name) has a bad feeling about the crate, so (he/she) pushes it back into the ocean."
Large, Wooden Crate[]
"(Villager Name) was walking on the beach when (he/she) saw something washed up on the beach. It was a large, wooden crate."
"(Villager Name) is delighted to find that the crate is filled with juicy steaks!
Your villagers gain 1500 food."
"(Villager Name) has a bad feeling about the crate, so (he/she) pushes it back into the ocean."
Painstakingly Well Prepared, Watertight Crate[]
"(Villager name) was walking on the beach when (he/she) saw something washed up on the beach. It was a painstakingly well prepared, watertight crate."
"When he opens the crate, (Villager Name) is astonished to discover a trio of babies!"
"(Villager Name) has a bad feeling about the crate, so (he/she) pushes it back into the ocean."
Small, Badly Weathered Crate[]
"(Villager Name) was walking on the beach when (he/she) saw something washed up on the beach. It was a small, badly weathered crate."
"When (he/she) opens the crate, (Villager Name) is astonished to discover a few rusty old tools and instruments.
Your villagers gain 500 tech points.
But several of the villagers seem to have taken ill as a result of scrapes from the tainted artifacts."
[to be confirmed]
Small, Painstakingly Well Prepared, Watertight Crate[]
"(Villager Name) was walking on the beach when (he/she) saw something washed up on the beach. It was a small, painstakingly well prepared, watertight crate."
"When (he/she) opens the crate, (Villager Name) is astonished to discover a giggling infant."
[to be confirmed]
Small Rotting Wooden Crate[]
"(Villager Name) was walking on the beach when (he/she) saw something washed up on the beach. It was a small rotting wooden crate.
First Possible Result:
"When (he/she) opens the crate, (Villager Name) is astonished to discover a great many angry, biting rats living in the crate! The rats jump out and bite some of your villagers, causing injury and disease."
Second Possible Result:
"When (he/she) opens the crate, (Villager Name) is astonished to discover several rusty old tools and instruments.
Your villagers gain 1000 tech points.
But several of the villagers seem to have taken ill as a result of scrapes from the tainted artifacts."
"(Villager Name) has a bad feeling about the crate, so (he/she) pushes it back into the ocean."
Small, Rotten and Half-Eaten, Old Fruit Crate[]
"(Villager Name) was walking on the beach when (he/she) saw something washed up on the beach. It was a small, rotten and half-eaten, old fruit crate."
"When (he/she) opens the crate, (Villager Name) is astonished to discover a few giant, deadly spiders hiding inside! The spiders jump out and bite (Villager Name) leaving (him/her) with grievous injuries!"
[Villager seems to lose half of their max health.]
[to be confirmed]
Wooden Crate[]
"(Villager Name) was walking on the beach when (he/she) saw something washed up on the beach. It was a wooden crate."
"(Villager Name) is delighted to find that the crate is filled with golden, ripe bananas.
Your villagers gain 1000 food."
[to be confirmed]
A Mysterious Vial[]
Blue Liquid[]
"One day (Villager Name) was walking on the beach, when (he/she) found - half buried in the sand - a mysterious vial filled with what appears to be a blue liquid."
"(Villager Name) drinks the strange liquid in one gulp. Immediately, (he/she) feels quite enlightened. (Villager Name) has improved at farming."
"(Villager Name) knows better than to drink any old strange liquid (he/she) finds laying around on the beach, and dumps it out on the sand."
Red Liquid[]
"One day (Villager Name) was walking on the beach, when (he/she) found - half buried in the sand - a mysterious vial filled with what appears to be a red liquid."
"(Villager Name) drinks the strange liquid in one gulp. Immediately, (he/she) feels quite strange. (He/She) doesn't quite feel himself."
[Villager's appearance changes.]
[to be confirmed]
Fizzy Liquid[]
"One day (Villager Name) was walking on the beach, when (he/she) found - half buried in the sand - a mysterious vial filled with what appears to be a fizzy liquid."
"(Villager Name) drinks the strange liquid in one gulp. Immediately, (he/she) feels quite confused. (Villager name) has lost some skill."
[Villager loses a substantial amount of skill in all categories.]
[to be confirmed]
Oily, Blue Liquid[]
"One day (Villager Name) was walking on the beach, when (he/she) found -half buried in the sand- a mysterious vial filled with what appears to be an oily, blue liquid."
"Upon opening the bottle, a strangely familiar aroma is released. Something from long ago...something eerily familiar....something...At once, (Villager Name) feels compelled to gulp down the liquid and almost immediately remembers the scent as the sweet porridge (he/she) used to eat as a toddler. By the looks of things [he/she] will be eating it again!
[Villager becomes a child again || 4 years old?]"
"(Villager Name) knows better than to drink any old strange liquid (he/she) finds laying around on the beach, and dumps it out in the sand."
Oily, Fizzy Liquid[]
"One day (Villager Name) was walking on the beach, when (he/she) found - half buried in the sand - a mysterious vial filled with what appears to be an oily, fizzy liquid."
"(Villager Name) drinks the liquid in one gulp. Immediately (he/she) feels utterly confused. (Villager Name) lost some skill. "
[to be confirmed]
Oily, Red Liquid[]
"One day (Villager Name) was walking on the beach, when (he/she) found - half buried in the sand - a mysterious vial filled with what appears to be an oily, red liquid."
"Upon opening the bottle, a cloud of red vapor is released and starts drifting towards the village. (Villager Name) drinks the liquid in one gulp and, feeling no effect at all, returns to the village where (he/she) discovers that everyone has been poisoned by the vapor, except for (himself/herself) "
(Villager Name) knows better than to drink any old strange liquid she finds laying around on the beach, and dumps it out in the sand.
Watery, Orange Liquid[]
"One day (Villager Name) was walking on the beach, when (he/she) found - half buried in the sand - a mysterious vial filled with what appears to be a watery, orange liquid."
"(Villager Name) drinks the strange liquid in one gulp. Immediately, (he/she) feels quite strange.
(He/She) doesn't quite feel (himself/herself)..."
[Villager's appearance changes]
"Bravely, (Villager Name) downs the strange liquid in one gulp. At once, (he/she) feels quite enlightened.
(Villager Name) has improved at healing."
[Villager improve at healing]
[to be confirmed]
Watery, Red Liquid[]
"One day, (Villager Name) was walking on the beach, when (he/she) found - half buried in the sand - a mysterious vial filled with what appears to be a watery, red liquid."
"(Villager Name) drinks the strange liquid in one gulp. Immediately, (he/she) feels quite strange.
(He/She) doesn't quite feel (himself/herself)..."
[Villager's appearance changes]
"(Villager name) knows better to drink any old strange liquid (he/she) finds laying around on the beach, and dumps it out into the sand."
The Black Pearl[]
"(Villager Name) was swimming near the shore and found a stunning black pearl inside an unusually large clam. Mesmerized by this spectacular pearl, (he/she) has mixed feelings about what to do with it."
"(Villager Name) shows this fabulous pearl to the tribe and all rejoice! The beauty of this pearl brings hope and inspiration to all the villagers."
[Your villagers then begin to celebrate]
"(Villager Name) keeps the rare pearl hidden away. (He/She) has become increasingly obsessed with it, is often distracted, and has withdrawn from village life. Some even say that (he/she) can be heard whispering to some silent companion in the dark of night."
[Villager now dislikes work]
The Brass Compass[]
"One day (Villager Name) discovered a shiny object in the sand. Unknown to the villagers, it was a brass compass, probably from the old shipwreck on the beach. The villagers had never seen such an object before and its true purpose was a mystery, but what they did know was that it was the best berry-masher they had ever seen!"
[All villagers gain Farming skill.]
"After a time, the researchers discover many things about the object's purpose and construction. Although the device did not survive their inquiries intact, the researchers gained valuable knowledge in the process."
[Gain tech points]
The Dream[]
"(Villager name) was dreaming one night... (He/She) emerged from thick foliage and found two caves. In the right cave, (he/she) thought (he/she) saw the glint of gold. In the left cave, she heard a faint cry and the growling of a beast."
"(Villager name) enters the left cave and finds only a small empty room. On the wall is a crude painting showing what must be Isola! Near the beach, however, is a beautiful temple. A few steps west of the temple is the glint of gold that he/she saw from outside the cave. (He/She) wakes up."
"(Villager name) enters the right cave looking again for that gold. The ground becomes softer and softer and suddenly (Villager name) is in the ocean surrounded by sharks! The nightmare ends as the sharks move in to feed. Awake and covered in sweat, (Villager name) cannot release this new fear of water."
[The villager becomes afraid of water.]
The Moth[]
"(Villager Name) was going for a walk one day and stumbled upon a large cocoon. (He/She) could see that there was a moth inside trying to bite and tear its way to freedom."
If successful villager becomes a master healer! Only after watching the moth free itself.
The moth is too weak to survive and dies.
"(Villager Name) does not interfere, but watches as the moth eventually breaks free from its silk prison. Realizing that the moth needed to complete its struggle in order to be strong enough to survive, (Villager Name) learned a rare and important lesson about helping by not helping."
The Mysterious Face[]
"(Villager Name) was relaxing near the edge of the village when (he/she) saw a face in the trees staring back! Alarmed, but curious, (he/she) wasn't sure what to do."
In some cases, if you back away cautiously, the face will disappear and the villager will never say a word about what happened because he thinks he'll be seen as insane.
"The villager disappears into the trees and is never seen again"
"The villager approaches the mysterious visage, (he/she) realizes it is only a shy confused person who seems lost. (Villager name) manages to gain the odd stranger's trust and welcomes the newcomer to the village. As it turns out this lost soul is a master farmer and will be a boon to the village"
[You gain a villager with master farming]
"Better safe than sorry, (Villager Name) decides. (He/She) carefully backs away and decided to try to forget what (he/she) saw, and never mentions this to anyone for fear that the others would think (him/her) insane."
The Strange Berries[]
"During the course of daily foraging, (Villager Name) encounters a plant covered with beautiful, ripe berries. I have never seen such strange berries, (he/she) thought. But the shamans have warned the villagers about such unknown temptations."
Your villager dies--the berries were actually eggs from a toxic snail.
"(Villager Name) has decided that it's far too dangerous to taste the unidentified berries."
The Suspicious Monkey[]
"Little [Villager Name] has discovered a suspicious looking monkey hanging around the food bin. [He/She] knows that they sometimes steal food, but he is not sure whether to try to chase it away or wait and see what it does."
"The monkey does not frighten easily and is certainly not impressed by little [Villager Name]. It becomes quite angry and attacks [him/her], leaving [him/her] badly mauled!"
[Villager seems to lose half of their max health]
[The monkey takes a few berries and the villagers tries to chase it away. While doing it they scrape their knee and the monkey notices this, brings back a few leaves, puts them on the knee and the villager becomes an Adept Healer.]
The Trapped Whale[]
"Through the morning mist, [Villager Name] noticed what appeared to be an unusually large sand bar near the shore. Deciding to investigate, [he/she] discovers a stranded whale, still alive but trapped in the surf. With high tide still hours away, and the sun growing stronger, a decision must be made at once:"
"[Villager Name] has successfully freed the whale by keeping it moist until the tide rose high enough for the whale to swim away. Your tribe has gained spirituality."
[Tribe gains one level of Spirituality]
"[Villager Name] has successfully managed to slaughter the whale and bring back the bounty of meat, as well as other vital products, to feed the hungry villagers. Your village has received a 1000-point of food bonus!"
[Tribe gains 1000 points of food]
The Troubled Child[]
"Little (Villager Name) has always been an unusual and troubled child. (He/She) is uninterested in normal childhood activities and (he/she) seems unusually bright, but the villagers are not sure what to do with (him/her)."
"As it turns out, (Villager Name) has allergies to the crops."
[He/she will get sick]
"As it turns out, (Villager Name) is a child prodigy and takes to research as if born to it. (Villager Name) quickly becomes a master researcher and (he/she) even makes some astonishing discoveries that boost the village technology."
[Regardless of their age, the child's Research skill bar becomes entirely full]
The Visitor[]
"As (Villager Name) is strolling along the beach one afternoon, (he/she) spots a stranger in a boat. As the stranger reaches the shore, he asks (Villager Name) for some plants and seeds to take back with him on his boat."
"The man gently took samples of each plant that he was interested in, and when he left, he thanked (Villager Name) and gave (him/her) a bottle of antibiotics. Your tribe has gained some medicine technology."
He sneezes in your villagers' faces and gets a lot of them sick.
The Wild Mushroom[]
"(Villager Name) has been watching the local monkeys and has observed them eating a particular mushroom that sprouts and rapidly decays following a rain. One day, (he/she) finds and picks one, yet (he/she) is not sure whether to taste it or not."
First Possible Result:
"A few minutes after tasting the strange fungus, (Villager Name) starts to feel very sick and is overcome with nausea and stomach cramps."
(Villager becomes very sick)
Second Possible Result:
"The mushroom is delicious! (Villager Name) has found a new tasty and nutritious food source, and gains foraging experience in the process. (He/She) then harvests the wild crop and adds them to the village food stores."
(More food appears in the food bin)
"[Villager name] decides it is just too dangerous to try the strange mushroom, even though the monkeys seem to be eating them. For that matter, he is not completely sure this is the same kind."
No Choice Events[]
A Plague of Locusts[]
"A voracious plague of locusts descended upon your crops! The villagers can do nothing against the millions of swarming insects, except watch in dismay as their crops are completely devoured."
Blessings Day Celebration[]
"Today is the day that the villagers give thanks to those that guide their fate and for all the blessings they enjoy on the island of Isola. There will be dancing and ceremonies, followed by a sumptuous feast!" (Villagers start to celebrate)
Isola Day Celebration[]
"Today is the day that the villagers commemorate their successful arrival on the island of Isola with dancing, celebration, and feasts!" (Your villagers start celebrating)
The Barrel O' Babies[]
"The villagers discovered a large barrel bobbing in the surf today. Unlike your average barrel, this one contains a trio of toddlers wrapped in blankets! They probably got lost during the exodus that brought the villagers to Isola. Luckily, they found their way here to their kinfolk." (Your population grows by 3)
The Big Wave[]
"During the night, a giant wave smashed against the shore of Isola, covering the beach with debris!" (Your builders must clear the debris again)
The Good Little Monkey[]
"A monkey mixed up some of the ingredients on the research table. Somehow, though, he accidentally made some very useful discoveries. Your tribe gains [xxxx] tech points."
[Confirmed tech point values: 4500; 9000]
The Heat Wave[]
"All the winds have died. The air is still, and the heat is stifling! The villagers have no thought but to seek relief from the oppressive heat. It's just too hot for them to get anything done until the heat passes." (Villagers stop what they're doing and begin to relax or go swimming; no noticeable harmful effects)
The Helpful Honeybees[]
"The honeybees from a large, nearby hive discovered the village berry bush and have begun harvesting nectar from it. As a byproduct of their labors, the bees have done an excellent job of pollinating the bush, causing it to thrive." (More berries appear on the bush)
The Measles Epidemic[]
"One day, while playing in the village, one of the children suddenly fell ill. Before long, all of the children in the village were overcome by a virulent pox!" (All children become sick)
The North Wind[]
"A cool, northerly wind has blown in across the village, bringing rejuvenating moisture to the crops and the berry bush."
The Plague of Parrots[]
"A giant flock of wild parrots flew over the village and ate many of the berries!" (Many of the berries disappear from the berry bush)
The South Wind[]
"A powerful southerly wind has blown in across the island. It is a hot, cruel wind that withers the berries, scorches the crops in the field, and damages the stored food."
From Virtual Villagers 2: The Lost Children[]
Multiple Choice Events[]
A Mysterious Sack[]
Large, Somewhat Compromised Sack[]
"[Villager Name] was walking on the beach when they saw something washed up on the shore. It was a large, somewhat compromised sack."
"Excited to see what's inside, [Villager Name] gently opens the sack and is astonished to find a great many ancient-looking cogs and springs.
Your villagers gain 1500 tech points. But several of the villagers take ill as a result of scrapes from the tainted artifacts."
[+1500 tech points, several villagers lose health and become sick]
[to be confirmed]
Large, Thick, Canvas Sack[]
"[Villager Name] was walking on the beach when [he/she] saw something washed up on the shore. It was a large, thick, canvas sack."
"Excited to see what's inside, [Villager Name] gently opens the sack and is astonished to find a great many handfuls of starving, frightened mice writhing around in the sack!
The mice pour out and bite some of your villagers, causing injury and disease."
[several villagers lose health and become sick]
[to be confirmed]
Large, Thick, Plastic Sack[]
"[Villager Name] was walking on the beach when [he/she] saw something washed up on the shore. It was a large, thick, plastic sack."
"Excited to see what's inside, [Villager Name] gently opens the sack and is delighted to find that it is filled with preserved meat!
Your villagers gain 1500 food."
[to be confirmed]
Small, Carefully Sealed Sack[]
"[Villager Name] was walking on the beach when [he/she] saw something washed up on the shore. It was a small, carefully sealed sack."
"Excited to see what's inside, [Villager Name] gently opens the sack and is astonished to find a few well-preserved cogs and springs.
Your villagers gain 1000 tech points."
[to be confirmed]
Small, Stained, Heavy, Burlap Sack[]
"[Villager Name] was walking on the beach when [he/she] saw something washed up on the shore. It was a small, stained, heavy, burlap sack."
"Excited to see what's inside, [Villager Name] gently opens the sack and is astonished to find a few fire ants hiding inside!
The ants swarm out and attack [Villager Name] leaving [him/her] with many painful stings!"
[Villagers loses ~40% max health]
"[Villager Name] has a bad feeling about the sack so they push it back into the ocean and watch as the tide takes it away."
[No effect]
Small, Thick, Canvas Sack[]
"[Villager Name] was walking on the beach when [he/she] saw something washed up on the shore. It was a small, thick, canvas sack."
"Excited to see what's inside, [Villager Name] gently opens the sack and is astonished to find a few handfuls of starving, frightened mice writhing around in the sack!
The mice pour out and bite some of your villagers, causing injury and disease."
[several villagers lose health and become sick]
[to be confirmed]
Small, Thick, Plastic Sack[]
"[Villager Name] was walking on the beach when [he/she] saw something washed up on the shore. It was a small, thick, plastic sack."
"Excited to see what's inside, [Villager Name] gently opens the sack and is delighted to find that it is filled with coconuts.
Your villagers gain 500 food."
[to be confirmed]
Somewhat Compromised Sack[]
"[Villager Name] was walking on the beach when [he/she]] saw something washed up on the shore. It was a somewhat compromised sack."
"Excited to see what's inside, [Villager Name] gently opens the sack and is astonished to find several ancient-looking cogs and springs.
Your villagers gain 1000 tech points. But several of the villagers take ill as a result of scrapes from the tainted artifacts."
[+1000 tech points, several villagers lose health and become sick]
[to be confirmed]
Thick, Canvas Sack[]
"[Villager Name] was walking on the beach when [he/she] saw something washed up on the shore. It was a thick, canvas sack."
"Excited to see what's inside, [Villager Name] gently opens the sack and is astonished to find several handfuls of starving, frightened mice writhing around in the sack!
The mice pour out and bite some of your villagers, causing injury and disease."
[several villagers lose health and become sick]
[to be confirmed]
A Mysterious Vial[]
Thin, Fragrant Liquid[]
"As [Villager Name] walks along the beach one day, [he/she] finds a mysterious vial half-buried in the sand. It's filled with what appears to be a thin, fragrant liquid."
"Bravely, [Villager Name] downs the strange liquid in one big gulp. At once, [he/she] feels somewhat confused. [Villager Name] loses some skill."
"[Villager Name] knows better than to drink any old strange liquid [he/she] finds laying around on the beach, and promptly dumps it out in the sand."
Thin, Orange Liquid[]
"As [Villager Name] walks along the beach one day, [he/she] finds a mysterious vial half-buried in the sand. It's filled with what appears to be a thin, orange liquid."
"Bravely, [Villager Name] downs the strange liquid in one big gulp. At once, [he/she] feels somewhat enlightened. [Villager Name] has improved at parenting."
[to be confirmed]
Viscous, Fragrant Liquid[]
"As [Villager Name] walks along the beach one day, [he/she] finds a mysterious vial half-buried in the sand. It's filled with what appears to be a viscous, fragrant liquid."
"Bravely, [Villager Name] downs the strange liquid in one big gulp. At once, [he/she] feels utterly confused. [Villager Name] loses some skill."
[to be confirmed]
Green Liquid[]
"One day (Villager Name) was walking on the beach, when (he/she) found - half buried in the sand - a mysterious vial filled with what appears to be a green liquid."
"Bravely, [Villager Name] downs the strange liquid in one big gulp. At once, [he/she] feels quite strange. [He/She] doesn't quite feel [him/her]self." (appearance changes)
[to be confirmed]
The Ancient Gold Coin[]
"While leisurely strolling along one morning, [Villager Name] notices something shiny half-buried in the sand. It's a beautiful, lustrous disk of gold that when polished, warmly sparkles like the morning sun!
[to be confirmed]
"The scientists learn a great deal from the unusual metal disk, including that it closely resembles a similar material they occasionally coax from certain stones during experiments. Your villagers gain 2000 tech points."
The Cursed Idol[]
"While poking around some thick vines, [Villager Name] sees what [he/she] thinks is a strange-looking gnarled branch. A closer look reveals that it's actually a small, black wooden statuette. [Villager Name] believes it was produced by the angry spirit of the plant itself, and is sure she is cursed by the carved idol."
"[Villager Name] destroys the idol to escape its curse, but now is plagued by a nagging feeling that [he/she] offended the spirit of the idol. [He/She] becomes neurotic and fearful."
"[Villager Name] decides the only way to escape the curse is to appease the Idol's spirit with an offering of food. She quickly gathers food from the bin and tosses it into the ocean near the spot where she found the idol. [Villager Name] is relieved.
Your villagers lose 250 food."
The Nightmare[]
"The villagers are awakened by the sound of [Villager Name]'s fitful sleep. Suddenly, [he/she] starts thrashing about even more violently and babbling incoherently. Even though tribe lore and superstition dictate they not wake a dreamer, some of the villagers think it's time to wake [Villager Name] for [his/her] own safety.
"[Villager Name]'s thrashing and yelling is too alarming for the other villagers so they decide to wake [him/her] up. [Villager Name] seems no worse for the wear and peacefully falls asleep a short while later."
[to be confirmed]
The Prettiest Tribe Girl[]
"After enjoying lots of male attention and suffering from the jealousy of her female tribe members, [Villager Name] always believed she was the most beautiful girl in the tribe. Now she wants recognition of this notion from the other tribe members."
[villager now dislikes work and learning]
"The tribe gently reminds [Villager Name] that everyone is special no matter what they look like. She's not sure anymore if she really is the prettiest, but soon it doesn't matter because the children grow especially fond of her."
[Gains parenting skill]
The Silver Mirror[]
"[Villager Name] found a perfectly preserved silver mirror, carefully wrapped in oiled parchment. The parchment has two words written on it in large, ornate letters: Geminus and Sunimeg. For some reason, [Villager Name] feels compelled to speak one of these words aloud."
"The mirror shimmers briefly, like a pool of water, then begins to go dark. Before it does, [Villager Name] briefly sees the face of an old man with long, white hair. The man looks just as startled as [Villager Name], then suddenly vanishes as the mirror goes completely dark."
[to be confirmed]
The Swarm of Dragonflies[]
"Lately [Villager Name] noticed an ever-increasing number of dragonflies congregating around the pond. Now it's to the point where they are becoming bothersome and even interfere with laundry and other duties."
"Luckily the dragonflies are quite timid and easily scared off. However, it's soon apparent that their purpose is to devour the great many mosquitoes hatching in the pond. Without dragonflies to control them, the mosquitoes begin biting the villagers and spreading disease."
[Some villagers become sick]
"The villagers learn to coexist peacefully with the harmless dragonflies, and even enjoy the benefit of their numbers. The dragonflies make quick work of the pesky mosquitoes recently hatching in the pond."
The Black Seeds[]
[Event description needed. Summary: villager encounters black seeds near a dead plant. The plant cannot be saved, but the seeds are left over.]
[Villager Name] pops the seeds in [his/her] mouth. Very rapidly, [him/her] eyes become glassy and unfocused. Apparently confused, he starts to mumble incoherently, something about the gong being deliberately dismantled.
[Event description needed, by memory, crops nearby are overtaken by mold]
[Some food destroyed- not sure how much]
No Choice Events[]
A Dangerous Mission[]
"A group of villagers have decided to set out and find their way back to the south shore of the island. They have built a simple raft and and only the strongest and youngest adults are attempting this. Eight villagers depart with sunrise."
Day of Elders[]
"Today is the day the villagers celebrate the wise elders of the village."
Old Friends[]
"Astonishingly, another couple from the southern shores of Isola found their way through the cave and down the waterfall! Shaken but unharmed, the newcomers are relieved to see familiar faces and a happy reunion ensues."
[Gain 2 new villagers]
The Dense Fog[]
"The villagers wake one morning to a thick, soupy fog surrounding the village, the likes of which they've never seen. When it lifts, they happily find that the food bin noticeably contains more food.
Your villagers gain 150 food."
The East Wind[]
"For weeks on end, an inland wind from the east blows relentlessly. This scorching and arid gust parches the island. It's extremely unpleasant to be outside and the villagers' productivity markedly slows."
From Virtual Villagers 3: The Secret City[]
Multiple Choice Events[]
Bed Bugs[]
"One evening, [Villager Name] is just drifting off to sleep when [he/she] is roused to alertness by a stinging sensation on [his/her] foot. [He/She] can feel that it's some kind of insect crawling around down there."
TBD
"[Villager Name] notices that the string [he/she] received was probably accidental, as [he/she] sees that the large ant is in fact engaged in combat with a poisonous spider. [He/She] holds perfectly still to avoid being stung again. The little ant manages to defeat the spider and is soon on its way again, leaving [Villager Name] in peace. [Villager Name] learns to better appreciate the role ants play in the grander scheme of things."
[Villager now likes ants]
The Ants and the Granary[]
"[Villager Name] has noticed a line of little black ants leading to the village granary. It seems like they have been there as long as [he/she] can remember. It's really not that many ants, and they aren't eating all that much, but [he/she] finds them distasteful nevertheless."
TBD
"[Villager Name] realizes that it's sometimes better to leave well enough alone. The little black ants are only a minor nuisance, and their presence may actually discourage other more voracious pets. [Villager Name] will remember this lesson, as it will be useful in farming.
Your villager lose [some] food."
I only had 17 food when getting the event, and lost 17 food. Don't know how much you'd usually lose.
The Bitter Brown Beans[]
"One morning, [Villager Name] finds a large, wooden crate beached on the north shore. The crate is easily opened and is packed full of strange, shiny, dark brown "beans!" [Villager Name] recognizes that they have been roasted and decides to bring them back for further examination. The villagers believe that they were either meant to be brewed into some kind of infusion, or were meant to provide nutrients for crops."
"The villagers sip gingerly at the robust, steaming brew. While somewhat bitter, the adult villagers soon develop a taste for it. Shortly thereafter, the villagers experience a sudden burst of energy and begin hurrying around the village doing bits of chores here and there with great enthusiasm, if not precision. They all get a lot done that day."
"The villagers begin to crush the strange beans and work the rough powder into the soil around the fruit bearing trees. The clever villagers prove to be wise in the ways of agriculture, as the trees respond very favorably to the precious nutrients and produce a lot of extra fruit this season."
[Instantly cause all fruit trees to bear maximum fruit]
The Blue Starfish[]
"[Villager Name] has found a strange and beautiful blue star fish in a tide pool."
"[Villager Name] feels a little prick on [his/her] finger and drops the creature back in the pool. [He/She] feels no immediate ill effects, but later realizes that [he/she] has become unusually agile and seems to have gained some skill in certain activities."
"[Villager Name] decides that it's enough just to enjoy the starfish by looking at it. "Why disturb the poor thing?" [he/she] thinks to [him/her]self."
The Daredevil[]
"[Villager Name] is teasing a group of sharks hovering near the beach. As a crowd of village women gathers to thrill at his daring, he gets the idea that he should show off further by swimming with the sharks and trying to ride one by grabbing onto its fin."
"The ladies marvel and swoon at his bravery, and he becomes extremely popular with the tribe's women."
[Increases parenting skill]
TBD
The Green Pearl[]
"[Villager Name] has found an especially lovely pearl today. It has a decidedly green shade to it, and [Villager Name] is very fond of it. [He/She] wonders what do with such a treasure."
"[Villager Name] has heard that if one drinks a cocktail of coconut milk and pearl powder it will promote robust health. [He/She] decides to give it a try and carefully grinds the pearl into a fine powder. The resulting mixture just tastes like sandy coconut milk. Hours later however, [he/she] feels especially healthy and energetic. In fact, [he/she] feels like going for a brisk run."
[Villager now likes running]
"[Villager Name] decides to mount the little pearl onto one of [his/her] bracelets. [He/She] spends quite a bit of time on it, and the result is truly lovely. The sparkling pearl catches everyone's eye, and [he/she] becomes popular with the other adults, as well as with the children of the tribe." [Increases villager parenting skill]
The Lovers[]
"[Villager Name] has a crush on one of the village women. He is continually courting her at her favorite spot on the reef. He thinks he knows what would be the perfect gift."
"[Villager Name]] quietly approaches the object of his attentions, surprising her a bit, and then, with a broad smile on his face, he produces an elaborate shell necklace, made from a great many unusual shells that he had been collecting. She graciously accepts the unique gift, but, sensing the intent behind the gift, she gently explains to him that, although she respects and admires him, she doesn't feel that they are a match romantically."
"[Villager Name] quietly approaches her, surprising her a bit, and then, with a broad smile, produces a lovely selection of fresh island flowers, which [Villager Name] has carefully chosen and arranged to suit his love's tastes. She is overwhelmed by the splendor of the gorgeous bouquet, and leaps into [Villager Name]'s arms..."
[One of the female villagers is now nursing]
The Low Tide[]
"Little [Villager Name] awoke one morning to find that the tide had receded very far down the beach, with areas normally under several feet of water exposed to the open air. [He/She] notices that there are some fish flopping around on the damp sand and immediately tries to grab some. Others move to follow, but one of the older adults warns that this is a dangerous sign and begs the villagers to move to higher ground."
First Possible Result:
"As the villagers are running about trying to pick up the slippery fish, a mighty wave rises up out of the ocean. The villagers panic and try to run back to shore, but it is much too late. The wave breaks and pounds down upon them with a tremendous crash. Being islanders, they are fantastic swimmers, and some of them manage to avoid much of the wave's impact. Nevertheless, several of the villagers come up missing."
[Lose A LOT of villagers. I started with 98 and ended with 73, though exact numbers are inconclusive]
Second Possible Result:
"The villagers excitely run down the beach to gather up as many fish as they can. Shortly after the last of them marches up the beach with their bounty, a large wave comes out of nowhere and pounds down on the beach. Maybe that wasn't such a good idea, but they got away with it... This time.
Your villagers have gathered 500 bonus food."
"A fairly large wave does eventually come in rather suddenly, flooding the exposed area. There was disagreement among the villagers as to how dangerous the wave had actually been and whether they should have risked an attempt at gathering the precious bounty of fish."
The Mango and the Papaya[]
"[Villager Name] has found a lovely, ripe mango while combing the beach for useful resources. However, just as [he/she] sets off to bring it back to the villager, [he/she] notices a massive papaya bobbing in the nearby surf. To get it, [Villager Name] realizes that [he/she] will have torisk trying to hastily stash the mango somewhere. [He/She] is not sure what to do."
""A massive papaya like that would be a tasty meal for the whole village!" [Villager Name] thinks. Acting quickly, [he/she] finds a nearby spot to stash the precious mango and swims towards the floating fruit. Yuck! It turns out the papaya is swarming with bugs that have devoured most of the fruit from the inside! Now worried about the mango, [Villager Name] hurries back to shore only to discover that the darn thing is already gone!"
"[Villager Name] remembers a fable [he/she] was once told. Even though [he/she] can't exactly recall how it went, the moral was that one shouldn't gamble a good thing for the possibility of a greater prize. So, [Villager Name] decides to just be happy with the nice mango [he/she] found.
Your villagers gain 200 food."
The Mysterious Vial[]
"[Villager Name] has found an exquisite vial carved from solid crystal on the beach today. It contains a very sweet-smelling, fragrant liquid. [Villager Name] thinks it must be an herbal preparation that someone lost. [He/She] is thinking about having a taste to see if [he/she] can figure out what it is."
First possible result:
"[Villager Name] tastes the strange liquid. While the tangy flavor is pleasing and palatable, [he/she] begins to sense something unusual happening. Within moments, [Villager Name] feels very different indeed! [He/She] starts having remarkable insights into certain matters and seems to have suddenly become more skilled in certain pursuits."
Second possible result:
"[Villager Name] tastes the strange liquid. While the flavor is elegant, [he/she] begins to feels strange almost immediately. Within moments [Villager Name] feels very different indeed! [Villager Name] has suddenly become a wizened old master."
[Villager ages up to 50 and gains some skill.]
Third possible result:
"[Villager Name] tastes the strange liquid. While the flavor is elegant, [he/she] begins to feel unusual almost immediately. Within moments [Villager Name] feels very different indeed! [He/She] starts feeling very energetic and is having a hard time keeping [his/her] attention focused on the practical matters of village life. Before long, little [Villager Name] is running around the villager, laughing and playing with the other children!"
[Villager ages down to 10, becoming a child again. Skills aren't affected.]
"[Villager Name] decides it would be better to bring the vial back to the village. It turns out that no one has ever seen this particular potion before, let alone a vial carved with this level of craftsmanship. With some study, the villagers are able to determine some of the key ingredients. Although they cannot recreate the exact potion, they do discover a fertility potion using Rose, Lotus and more Lotus."
The Noisy Bird[]
"One day, while conducting research, [Villager Name] is relentlessly harassed by a noisy, squawking bird. So persistent is the bird, that it would almost seem that it is deliberately trying to disrupt research! What is [he/she] to do?"
TBD
"Being a trained scientist, [Villager Name] possesses keen powers of observation and notices that the bird seems to have something deliberately attached to its leg. The bird allows [Villager Name] to retrieve a tiny scroll that was tied to its leg. "Hmm... this bird must have been trained to deliver messages," [Villager Name] surmises. Unrolling the scroll, [Villager Name] finds an alchemical recipe for "Energy" consisting of "Black Orchid, Tiger Lily, Cactus.""
The Omen in the Clouds[]
"[Villager Name] has noticed a very strange formation in the clouds. [He/She] is convinced this is an omen of ill fortune. [He/She] must decide if [he/she] should try to warn the villagers about this ominous sign in the sky. What will the other villagers think of [him/her] is [he/she] is wrong? Perhaps [he/she] should perform her trusty "dance of happy good luck!" Then again, what if the dance doesn't work?
"Although [Villager Name] has a reputation for wise counsel among the villagers, they simply don't see any evidence for [his/her] claims. Worse still, they become worried about [his/her] mental health, and various rumors begin to float through the village. However, before too long, a major storm does land upon the village, causing a significant flood. no one is hurt, but they lose a lot of food. The villagers vow never to doubt [Villager Name] again."
[to be confirmed]
The Red Starfish[]
"[Villager Name] has found a strange and beautiful red start fish in a tide pool."
"[Villager Name] feels a little prick on [his/her] finger and drops the creature back in the pool. [He/she] feels no immediate ill effects, but later realizes that [he/she] has become a bit of a klutz and has lost some skill in certain activities."
[to be confirmed]
The Return of Biggles[]
"Late one night, [Villager Name] spots a mysterious figure working in the lab..."
""Hello. My name is Biggles. Nice to meet you! Alas, I'm afraid you've seen too much."" Biggles smiles, and raises a jeweled talisman. There is a flash of light. When [Villager Name] wakes up, [he/she] can't seem to remember anything, even [his/her] own name! Oddly, [Villager Name] seems to have somehow gained uncanny insights into matters of science."
[Villager's name becomes '?', but they gain Research skill (possibly maxed)]
"Using ordinary equipment from the lab, the man performs a number of miraculous procedures far beyond the villager's knowledge. He knows he's being watched, and, without turning around, he says "My name is Biggles. I am here to correct certain errors. You'll thank me later!" He puts some glowing objects in his pockets and vanishes in a blinding light. He has left behind some of his amazing improvised devices." [Gain 5000 tech points]
The Royal Jelly[]
"One morning, [Villager Name] notices that the bees, aside from creating honey, create another yellowish substance that looks more like jelly. The bees seem very fond of it, especially the queen bee. [Villager Name] wonders if [he/she] shouldn't try it on [his/her] morning banana sandwich. The only problem is how to bring it home. There are lots of vials in the lab, and [Villager Name] isn't sure which kind to use."
[to be confirmed]
"[Villager Name] selects a dark vial from the lab and heads off to obtain a sample. Once in the hut, [he/she] gets a banana leaf and spreads the jelly over the leaf. Yummy! Not only does the strange jelly taste delicious, but [he/she] also seems to have lost that cold that has been bothering [him/her] for days."
Vanity and the Bee[]
"One fine day, [Villager Name] is sitting near the beach admiring her lovely and luxurious hair, but lamenting her long skinny legs. "Oh why must I have such skinny legs? Legs such as these are not befitting of a lovely young woman with glorious locks such as mine!" she wails. Just then, a very pesky bee decides to buzz around her head angrily. She is afraid she might be stung. What is she to do?"
"[Villager Name] decides that enough is enough, and makes her move. In one swift motion, she is on her feet and sprinting at full speed towards the water, leaving the bee far behind. Realizing how much faster she had been than the bee, she smiles broadly. "That was fun!" she exclaims. "Perhaps these long legs of mine aren't such a bad thing after all!" Thereafter, {Villager Name] can often be seen running around the village just for the fun of it."
[Villager now likes running]
[to be confirmed]
No Choice Events[]
Another One of Those Barrels[]
"The villagers have spotted a barrel bobbling in the surf this morning. On any other island, a mere barrel in the sea would not arouse much interest, but this is no ordinary island! For, on Isola, bobbing barrels can be found brimming with babies! The villagers leap into action to retrieve the container, which, sure enough, is occupied by giggling kiddies in blankets!"
[Gain (2-3?) child villagers]
Day of Honor[]
"Today is the day that the villagers pay their respects to those who have passed on."
The Cold Snap[]
"It's unseasonably cold today, and the villagers huddle around the fire to stay warm until the weather improves."
The Oppressive Humidity[]
"It's much too hot and humid today. The poor villagers can barely get any work done."
The Rainy Season[]
"Today is the first day of the rainy season, marked by the first afternoon monsoon. Wow! It's really coming down!"
The Yellow Geckos[]
"The villagers have been seeing a lot of cute, little yellow geckos in the huts recently. Everyone likes them because they lick up all the bedbugs and other pests in the huts. They are generally considered to be good luck, as well. Everyone has been feeling a little healthier and much less itchy since they arrived."
The Yellow Geckos[]
"An amazingly thick fog has enveloped the village. The villagers can barely see where they are going. This is certainly going to make it hard for them to get their chores done today."
The Mysterious Fog[]
"A mysterious fog has swept across the village. After it clear, the villagers discover that a wealth of honeycombs have appeared out of nowhere. "
[Gain 300 food]
The Stinging Jellyfish[]
"There was a jellyfish invasion overnight. Unaware of the unwelcome visitors, the villagers were splashing around in the water. Many villagers have been stung."
[Lots of villagers take minor damage]
"Thick as Pea Soup"[]
"An amazingly thick fog has enveloped the village. The villagers can barely see where they are going. This is certainly going to make it hard for them to get their chores done today."
From Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life[]
Multiple Choice Events[]
Innovation in Construction[]
"[Villager Name] has devised a new way to approach hut construction. [He/She] believes that having a worker at the top of the structure to hoist building materials to the top would make hut construction more efficient. [He/She] volunteers to test the technique, despite it being extremely dangerous. A fall could mean injury or even death!"
"[Villager Name] climbs up high on a scaffolding and demonstrates [his/her] new technique to the tribe. The new method of lifting wood and supplies to the hard-to-reach areas of the structure is a great success. [He/She] is certainly becoming a skilled builder!""'
Second Possible Result?: my villager died :(
"It could work, but [Villager Name] does not think it is worth the risk. Any advantage gained by innovative work techniques would never make up for all the pain and trouble of a serious injury. Better just forget it."
Phosphorescent fungi[]
"While searching for mushrooms, (Villager Name) sees a large colorful fungus with bright dots on it. These bright mushrooms are known to be dangerous and (he/she) wonders what to do with it."
"(Villager Name) reaches down to pick the mushroom and cast it into the ocean. Upon touching it, (he/she) is gripped with vivid dreams and wakes up two days later with a splitting headache, but an unexplainable understanding of science."
(Your villager is now an Apprentice/Adept Scientist; skill bar is half full)
"(Villager Name) decides to leave the hazardous mushroom alone. Unfortunately, it multiplies over the next few weeks and somehow finds its way into their food source. Several from the tribe get sick and others are acting strangely for days to come."
The Arc of Brilliant Colors[]
"After a rain, (Villager Name) sees an arc of brilliant colors in the sky. (He/She) has seen these before and knows that they don't last long, but (he/she) would like to know what is at the end of one. The left side of the arc appears to be near the mausoleum, while the right side appears to be dangerously close to the eastern cliff."
It disappears.
First Possible Result:
"The arc seems to go just behind the cliff. Just a little further and (he/she) can see what is back there. Wow! (He/She) sees a huge patch of rare mushrooms and scoops them up for the tribe."
(Your tribe gains 300 food)
Second Possible Result:
Villager falls off cliff.
The Aspiring Doctor[]
Bark from the Tree[]
"(Villager Name) has fallen gravely ill. (He/She) is also an aspiring healer and has long theorized that eating a bit of bark from the tree of life would have to be healthful."
"(Villager Name) takes a bit of the shaved bark from the tree and nibbles on it. The bitter juices actually have a pleasant flavor. It could just be a coincidence but the next morning (he/she) feels considerably better." (The villager becomes a Trainee Healer)
"(Villager Name) decides (he'd/she'd) better not, and waits the illness out." (The villager is still sick, but their health bar is still high.)
Bright, Forbidden Mushroom[]
"(Villager Name) has fallen gravely ill. (He/She) is also an aspiring healer and has long theorized that eating the bright, forbidden mushroom that grow under the rocks in tiny amounts would have to be healthful."
Fasting for a Full Day[]
"(Villager Name) has fallen gravely ill. (He/She) is also an aspiring healer and has long wondered if fasting for a full day would cleanse the body of the poisons causing the illness."
Makes him/her sick but becomes an adept doctor
"(Villager Name) is too hungry to pull this off. Maybe next time."
(Fully healed and healthy)
Mashed Bark or Mashed Rare Mushroom[]
"[Villager Name] has suffered a painful cut on [his/her] leg. [He/She] is an aspiring healer and has long wondered which would be a more effective way to treat such a wound: mashed bark from the Tree of Life or mashed up rare mushrooms."
"[Villager Name] makes a mushy paste with smashed tree bark from the Tree of Life. [He/She] packs the mush into the cut and notices immediately that the pain lessens. By the next morning the wound is almost healed! [Villager Name] gains useful medicine knowledge from the experiment!"
[Villager gains Healing skill (Becomes Apprentice/Trainee Doctor?)]
[to be confirmed]
Pure Algae from the Ocean[]
"(Villager Name) has fallen gravely ill. (He/She) is also an aspiring healer and has long theorized pure algae from the ocean has healing properties."
"The algae is nutritious, if not delicious. Whether it was due to healing properties or just additional nourishment from the algae is hard to say, but (he/she) feels better and has learned something."
My child villager became an apprentice doctor. Adult villager likely becomes a trainee doctor.
[to be confirmed]
Water from the Magnificent Ocean[]
"[Villager Name] has fallen gravely ill. [He/She] is also an aspiring healer and has long theorized that water from the magnificent ocean surrounding Isola should have healing properties."
"(Villager Name) bravely drinks (his/her) fill of ocean water from a wooden bowl. A few moments later (he/she) becomes violently ill and is worse off than before."
"[Villager Name] thinks that it's better to listen to one's body, and [his/her] body is definitely telling [him/her] not to drink ocean water. [He/She] decides to apply this philosophy in the study of medicine. Although [Villager Name] is still sick, [he/she] feels a bit wiser."
[Villager gains Healing skill (Becomes Apprentice/Trainee Doctor?)]
The Climber[]
"(Villager Name) decides to climb the great banyan, thinking that it would be a great achievement to climb the Tree of Life! Unfortunately he gets stuck at the top of the tree and can't figure out how to get back down."
"The first step was a bad one. (Villager) tumbles down through the branches, badly hurting (his/her) leg, and lands behind the tree. (He/She) lies there for a full day and night before discovered and rescued by the tribe. This time let (him/her) bond with the tree in an unexpected way."
(Your tribe gains a level of Dendrology tech.)
Lose tech point because of your tribe being busy getting them out of the tree.
The Legendary Stranger[]
"[Villager Name] discovers a mysterious figure lurking by the tree one night. Sensing [Villager Name], the figure turns, smiles and says: "Hello, my child. My name is Biggles. Perhaps you have heard of me? I have been watching you. Your people have done well in returning the balance to Isola. I will tell you something: The island, like life, is a wheel. This tree you see here is its axle. To restore balance the axle most be true. Now, because your people are worthy, I will answer one question:" "
""Yes, I can see that you are a good and caring people. I will teach you a secret." Biggles teaches (Villager Name) some advanced and arcane medical knowledge. When (Villager Name) turns to thank him, he is simply not there. Where could he have gone?"
(Advance one level in Medicine)
""Yes, I see that you are a good and wise people. I will teach you a secret." Biggles teaches [Villager Name] some advanced and arcane techniques in dendrology. When [Villager Name] turns to thank him, he is simply not there! Where could he have gone?"
[Advance one level in Dendrology]
The Lie[]
"(Villager Name) found a delicious rare mushroom and ate it, instead of bringing it back to the food bin as (he/she) had been taught to do. An adult was nearby and asked, “What are you doing little one?” (He/She) isn’t sure what to say."
"(Villager Name) denies eating the mushroom. The adult silently looks at (him/her) for a long time, and then walks off. Immediately afterward (Villager Name) feels ashamed and remorseful. (He/She) decides to make up for it on (his/her) own by skipping meals for a week." (Villager becomes weakened, with half of their health gone)
Forced to help farmers harvest blackberries and gains farming skill.
The Mosquito Larvae[]
"(Villager Name) notices that there are mosquito larvae collecting in the pond. Nobody wants a mosquito infestation, so the villagers decide that they should try to do something about them."
"After putting soap in the pond the tribe discovers that the only effect of adding soap is that they are being eaten alive by very clean mosquitoes." (Some sick villagers)
"Using oil from various plants, the tribe covers the pond water with a thin layer of oil. The mosquito larvae, unable to breathe, quickly perish."
The Pretty Shell[]
"Two kids have been constantly fighting over a pretty, round shell. (Villager Name) is sick of the bickering and decides to intervene. The children either have to be taught to share the share, or they will have to decide who will keep it."
The kids learned the lesson. (The adult also improved at parenting.)
"Not everything can be shared, and in this case a lesson about negotiation is more valuable. However, even after they pick an owner for the shell, one of the children feels very bad, outmatched at the debate over the shell. Still, the fighting has stopped. (Villager Name’s) approach was innovative and effective, although maybe a bit harsh." (Your villager gains a little skill in everything except parenting)
The Robber Crab[]
"While looking for shells on the beach, (Villager Name) spots a rare robber crab. The tails of these crabs is known to have potent healing properties."
"(Villager Name) brings the crab to the lab where they carefully remove its tail. The poor crab dies, but the healing fluid is easily extracted from its tail. Now that they know how to do this, the entire tribe becomes better healers." (The tribe gains 1 level in Medicine or all villagers gain a little skill in healing.)
"Feeling sorry for the crab, (Villager Name) lets it go. Following the crab (he/she) discovers that the crab has returned to its nest, where it has been storing food and covering it with salt crystals. (He/She) explains it to the scientists who discover an important method for storing food." (The tribe gains 1 level in Food Mastery.)
The Screaming Baby[]
"(Villager Name) is having a difficult time with her baby, who won't stop screaming. She is receiving conflicting advice from the other villagers. Some say the baby should be left alone in a dark, quiet place to calm itself. Others suggest that the baby needs a fun diversion and advise her to take the baby to the beach and dance around."
The baby keeps crying louder and louder until everyone in the tribe is distracted and mother becomes frazzled.
"The soothing sound of the ocean, combined with the rhythmic dancing, lull the baby into a blissful sleep. Mommy got a much-needed rest and is very grateful to the tribe for their help." (Possible parenting skill gain and love of dancing)
The Sealed Box[]
"(Villager Name) is swimming in the ocean one day when (he/she) bumps into a floating box. It appears to be carefully sealed, and (he/she) wants to bring it back to the village, but the tide is pulling it out. It would be very risky to try and swim back with this box."
First Possible Result:
"Name barely manages to get the box back to the beach. Upon opening it, the tribe finds glass bottles of all sizes. These will certainly change how they work in the lab." (Gains 5000 Tech points)
Second Possible Result:
Villager is washed away by a wave.
"(Villager Name) seriously doubts that (he/she) can safely bring the box back. Whatever was inside could not make up for the loss of (his/her) live. (He/She) gives it a shove, and the box floats farther and farther out to sea until it is out of sight."
The Wet Book[]
"(Villager Name) is walking along the beach when (he/she) trips over a wet object. (He/She) picks it up and discovers it is a waterlogged book. (He/She) opens the front cover, which disintegrates almost immediately. (He/She) can read each page as it disintegrates or bring it to the scientists."
"Despite cradling the book in (his/her) arms and moving as quickly as possible, the book is almost gone by the time (he/she) makes it to the lab. The only section left is one about nurturing children. The whole tribe reads it and is grateful for what they could salvage." (Each villager gains a little bit of parenting skill.)
"(Villager Name) is barely able to read each page before the waterlogged parchment turns to mush. There is a section on farming, a section on building, a section on everything. (Villager Name) feels enriched by the text but regrets that (he/she) was unable to share it with the tribe." (Villager is now an Adept in all skills)
Tough Lessons[]
"[Villager Name] hears crying and finds a village child stuck high up on a branch in the great Tree of Life. No amount of coaxing will bring him down. It will be very dangerous for an adult to climb that high on the tree and help the child down. Perhaps the child should be left to have a lesson about consequences."
"[Villager Name] climbs up the tree and helps the child find a path back down through the branches. Predictably, [Villager Name]’s own descent does not go so smoothly. The second branch [he/she] touches snaps loudly! [Villager Name] tumbles down through the branches and hits the ground hard. Oh well, parenting requires sacrifices. " (the adult improve at parenting but health decrease)
"Children have to learn about the consequences of their actions. [Villager Name] leaves the child. Hours later the small, subdued youth returns to the village, bruised and angry. It is not obvious whether it was a lesson about consequences or just a lesson about falling down."
No Choice Events[]
A Monsoon![]
"The village is being pounded by a sudden, heavy rain, with drops the size of grapes! The villagers can barely see where they are going. This is certainly going to make it hard for them to get their chores done today."
Blessings Day Celebration[]
"Today is the day that the villagers give thanks to those that guide their fate and for all the blessings they enjoy on the island of Isola. There will be dancing and ceremonies, followed by a sumptuous feast!"
Daredevil Barrel Of Babies[]
"The villagers hear a racket in the distance that sounds like a large drum rolling down a hill. A moment later, they see a barrel with little heads peeking out of it appear at the top of the highest waterfall. Horrified, they watch it plummet down the waterfalls, until it reaches the pond. It bobs about in the water, and they manage to grab it before it sinks. Much to their relief, they find several giggling kids in the barrel, completely unharmed!"
Isola Day Celebration[]
"Today is the day that the villagers commemorate their arrival on the island of Isola with dancing, celebration, and feasts!"
The Cold Snap[]
"An unseasonably cold wet wind has blown through the village. The villagers were going to huddle around the fire, but the wet, icy drizzle put out the fire!"
The Creeping Mold[]
"One morning, the villagers noticed that there was an agressive and toxic mold spreading inside the food bin and ruining the contents. The frantic villagers do their best to save the food, but they can't save it all..."
[Villagers lose some food]
The Mysterious Footprints[]
- "Suspicious footsteps appeared out of the fog. Someone dropped honeycomb in the food bin, though no one saw the person." (Villagers gained 300 food)
- "One morning the villagers notice that strange footprints have appeared on the ground overnight. They later discover a number of very useful scientific instruments that seem to have come out of nowhere, as though they simply fell from the sky.
Your village has gained 2000 tech points." - "One morning the villagers notices that strange footprints have appeared on the ground overnight. They later discover that someone or something has stolen some important research tools.
Your village has lost 300 tech points." (Can also lose 300 food) - "One morning the villagers notice that strange footprints have appeared on the ground overnight. They later discover that a wealth of honeycombs have appeared, seemingly out of nowhere.
Your village gains 300 food."
The Pure Sea Air[]
"The weather has been pleasant lately, and the air smells especially pure and clean. Everyone's lungs feel great, and their stuffy noses have cleared right up!"
The state of the tree[]
"The villagers have been feeling glum and moody recently. Seeing the sacred tree in such a sorry state has had an adverse effect on their health and well being."
From Virtual Villagers 5: New Believers[]
Multiple Choice Events[]
The Defector*[]
One of the Heathens sees that the new new arrivals seem to really know what they are doing and asks to join the newcomers. She seems very sincere, but some of the villagers are a little suspicious, because the petitioner can't come to understand much about the believers' ways or culture in short time. Should they welcome the heathen into their tribe or politely send him/her back to him/her people?
Accept the Heathen: Alas, as it turns out, (name) was indeed a spy and has sabotaged the research area. (Heathens seems to possess a singular talent for ruining the lab, so this is nor much of a surprise.) Your tribe loses 2000 tech points.
Better not: the villagers politely explain that this is a big decision, and he/she should probably take some time to understand the culture of the believers before so profoundly changing the course of his/her life. "The door will still be open for you later if you still want to join us later" they tell her, He/she seems to understand the wisdom of this advise and returns to her people in peace.
No Choice Events[]
Barrel 'o' Babies[]
One day, a barrel comes flowing down a river, with lots of little giggling heads poking out. The babies seem to like the Heathens for some reason, and join them.
The Strange Crystals[]
Some very unusual green crystals have been found near a cave where lightning struck. The scientists can definitely use this. Your tribe gains some tech points.
The Pesky Critter[]
An adorable but noisy lemur has taken an interest in the lab recently. The little animal loves attention and keeps chattering and squeaking at the researchers until they play with him. He's so cute that no one wants to chase him off, even though he is keeping them from working. They resign themselves to just accommodating him until he gets bored and just moves on. Your villagers lose some tech points.