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#Tracking
GameMainVariation=Quest

#Delete Name Dialog
PlayerDataLost=WARNING! This Player's Data and game progress will be lost if the player is deleted.
#there must be a space after the word Delete
Delete=Delete 
AfterName=?
From=from

#Enter Name and Location Dialog
EnterYourName=Enter Your Name:
EnterYourLocation=Enter Your Location:
EnterFrom1To=Enter up to
EnterFrom1ToPart2=characters.
Enter12=Enter up to 12 characters.
Enter14=Enter up to 14 characters.

CannotBeEmpty=Name cannot be empty.
CannotBeEmpty2=Location cannot be empty.
AlreadyInUse=Name already in use.
EnterSerial=Enter Your Location:
NoDashes=Do not enter dashes.

#Enter Location Dialog
TournamentRequiresLocation=You must provide your
TournamentRequiresLocation2=location to play
TournamentRequiresLocation3=in a tournament.

#High Detail Dialog
UncheckHighDetail=Uncheck "High Detail" to gain a performance boost on slower machines.

#Options Dialog
HighDetail=High Detail
FullScreen=Full Screen
MusicLabel=Music
SoundsLabel=Sounds
ShowPoints=Pop-up Points
GiveHints=Show helpful Hints

#PlayAs Dialog
CreateNewPlayer=[ Add a New Player ]
Welcome=Welcome
PlayAs=Play As...

#Player Titles
Rank0=0
Rank1=1
Rank2=2
Rank3=3
Rank4=4
Rank5=5
Rank6=6
Rank7=7
Rank8=8
Rank9=9
Rank10=10
Rank11=11
Rank12=12
Rank13=13
Rank14=14
Rank15=15
Rank16=16
Rank17=17
Rank18=18
Rank19=19
Rank20=20
Rank21=21
Rank22=22
Rank23=23
Rank24=24
Rank25=25
Rank26=26
Rank27=27
Rank28=28
Rank29=29
Rank30=30

#Tell a Friend Dialog
EmailSent=Your e-mail has been sent!
InviteFriends=Invite Others to play Jewel Quest III!
EmailNotValid=E-mail address not valid. Try again.
EnterValidEmail=Enter a valid e-mail address (friend@gmail.com):
EnterRealName=Enter your real name:

#Game Modes Dialog
SelectAGameModeSetting=Select a game setting:
NormalModeSetting=Normal
SilverModeSetting=Expert: Silver
GoldModeSetting=Expert: Gold

#Loading Text
Loading=Loading
Loading1=Loading.
Loading2=Loading..
Loading3=Loading...
Loading4=Loading....
Loading5=Loading.....

#Menu Screen
ConnectingNow=Connecting now...@@Click Cancel if you want to quit@the game and connect@to the Internet.
CouldNotConnect=Could not connect to the Internet@@Click OK to try again@Press Cancel to quit
ClickYes=Click Yes to check it out now!
DownloadNow=Would you like to download it now?
NewVersion=<H1><B>       Update Available!</B></H1><BR><BR>A newer version of this game<BR>is available. Would you like to<BR>download it now?<BR><BR><I>Click Yes to check it out now!</I>
NewVersionRequired=<H1><B>       Update Required!</B></H1><BR><BR>A newer version of this game<BR>is available. Click Yes to<BR>download this version now and<BR>continue playing...<BR>Click No to quit now.<BR>
SpecialNews=Special News!
UpdateAvailable=Update Available!
PlayerRating=Rating: 
Unrated=Unrated

#PlayBoardAgainDialog
TryBoardAgain1=Some say, “all that glitters isn’t gold,” but if I keep trying, then, soon enough, all those glittering jewels will undoubtedly turn golden!
TryBoardAgain2=Though the board outsmarted me this time, I think of the clever Oscar Wilde who once said, “Experience is one thing you can't get for nothing,” so I must keep trying!
TryBoardAgain3=I never let adversity stand in my way for long since it makes me that much more determined to succeed.
TryBoardAgain4=With the love and support of my family by my side, I am already rich and can never lose, but for them, I will persist.
TryBoardAgain5=I guess the real failure would be to walk away now instead of giving it another go.
TryBoardAgain6=This reminds me of the time when I felt disappointment as a kid for not making the hockey team. However, I kept practicing and eventually became the best hockey goalie in the state!
TryBoardAgain7=I am the captain of my own destiny and my destiny is to conquer these jewel boards!
TryBoardAgain8=If there’s a will, there is a way! My own will is ready and I must carve my own opportunities.
TryBoardAgain9=I feel like I’m going to “pop my top” as I try to play these boards but I guess I’ll take another stab.
TryBoardAgain10=I’m definitely succeeding at having fun. Now, I’ve got to burn rubber and match the jewels much more quickly! 
TryBoardAgain11=Winston Churchill said it best: “Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.”
TryBoardAgain12=Playing these jewel boards is so addictive that I can’t resist the temptation to keep going. 
TryBoardAgain13=That was a nail biter of a board! I should stay diligent and keep on trucking. 
TryBoardAgain14=The more experience I get playing, the more likely I’ll be able to beat the jewel boards. Every dog has his day and soon mine will come too!
TryBoardAgain15=Though there is always tomorrow, there is only one now and I must take advantage of that moment.
TryBoardAgain16=To paraphrase the brilliant Albert Einstein, “Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour.” Sit with a good jewel board for an hour, and it seems like a minute. THAT'S relativity.
TryBoardAgain17=No one remembers the person who almost climbed the mountain, only the person who eventually gets to the top.
TryBoardAgain18=My daughter’s encouragement goes a long way. I want to show her what can happen when you dare to challenge yourself. 
TryBoardAgain19=As long as I continue to use my skill and imagination, I am bound to succeed.
TryBoardAgain20=As an optimist, I want to see an opportunity in every challenge, instead of a challenge in every opportunity.
TryBoardAgain21=Wow, how old habits die hard! I never get tired of playing these stimulating jewel boards. How they challenge my brain!
TryBoardAgain22=In a moment like this one, I always say that one good turn deserves another!
TryBoardAgain23=I guess you can’t win them all, but practice makes perfect.
TryBoardAgain24=My favorite playwright, William Shakespeare, said, “Be great in act, as you have been in thought.” I think I will act and play another board!
TryBoardAgain25=After a temporary defeat, I find it is the optimal time to learn about future success.
TryBoardAgain26=As I begin the next board, I can’t help but recall Virginia Wolfe’s quote, “They can because they think they can.” And I think I can too!
TryBoardAgain27=One of my favorite singers once remarked that “We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.” And so, I must use my abilities to beat this next jewel board.
TryBoardAgain28=Because General Dwight David Eisenhower said he never saw a pessimistic general win a battle, I can learn by staying optimistic and moving forward and winning over this game! 
TryBoardAgain29=Now Genghis Khan didn’t quit when he fell off his horse the first time, did he? I’ve got to get myself back in the saddle.
TryBoardAgain30=As with life, I’ve got to use the time that I have in order to do the most that I can.

#TournamentResultsDialog
ResultsTournamentResults=Tournament Results 
ResultsYouWin= You Win!
ResultsYouLose= You Lost
ResultsYouTied= You Tied
ResultsTournamentNumber=Tournament: 
ResultsDash=-
ResultsYou=You 
ResultsOpp=Your Opponent
ResultsFrom=From: 
ResultsRated=Rated: 
ResultsScore=-
ResultsRating=Rating: 
ResultsNewRating=New Rating: 
ResultsNewRatingValue=-
ResultsRatingChange= (No Change)
ResultsRatingUp= (Up 
ResultsRatingDown= (Down 
ResultsRatingEndParen=)
ResultsWinsAndLosses=Won: 0, Lost: 0
ResultsWins=Won: 
ResultsTies=Tied: 
ResultsLosses=Lost: 
ResultsComma=, 
ResultsTodaysTopScore=Today's Top Score: 
ResultsTopScore=Top Score: 
ResultsTopScoreBy=By: 
ResultsTopScoreByValue=-
ResultsTopScoreFrom=  From: 
ResultsTopScoreFromValue=-
ResultsAverageScore=Global Average: 
ResultsPersonalBestScore=Your Personal Best: 

#Tournament
NameLoc=Name From: Location
SelectMode=Select Mode
QuestMode=Play the single-player
QuestMode2=adventure.
TourneyMode=Challenge players from
TourneyMode2=around the world.
default=default
Minutes=Minutes
Seconds=Second(s)
Advanced=Include Buried Jewels
Play=Play
MoreGame=more game
MoreGames=more games
UnlockAdvanced=to unlock advanced levels.
Difficulty=Difficulty
Connecting=Communicating with server...
OpponentAbbrev=Opp.
YouDone=You are done.
OppDone=Opponent is done.
VS=VS

#Connection Errors:
ErrorNoSocket=Could Not Create Network Socket
ErrorNoConnectSocket=Could Not Connect to Server
ErrorNoDNS=Could Not Resolve DNS to Server
ErrorNoDomain=Could Not Find Server Domain
ErrorNoReceive=Error Receiving Data From Server
ErrorNoData=No Data Returned From Server
SmallDataError=Server String Missing Tokens
ErrorBadParam=Bad Parameters
ErrorBadMove=Failed Data Checksum
ErrorBadCommand=Unknown Server Command
ErrorServerGeneric=Unknown Server Error
HelpNoConnection=Please check your Internet connection.
HelpNoServer=The Tournament Server is temporarily unavailable.
HelpServerData=The data returned from the server is invalid.
HelpConnectErrorDialog=


#Opponent Display text.  Don't put spaces after the colons
OpponentFrom=From:
OpponentFromAI=From
OpponentRating=Rating:
OpponentRatingAI=Rating
OpponentScore=Score:
OpponentSpecial=Special:
OpponentSilver=Silver:

#popup Dialog
QuitConfirm=Click Yes to Completely Exit@Jewel Quest III.
QuitConfirmTournament=Click Yes to Completely Exit@Jewel Quest III.@Your current game will be rated.
QuitFreeConfirmTournament=Click Yes to Completely Exit@Jewel Quest III.@Your game will not be rated.
MapRoomConfirmTitle=Return to Map Room?
MapRoomConfirm=
TournamentRoomConfirmTitle=Go To Tournament Room?
TournamentRoomConfirm=Your current game will be rated.
TournamentRoomFreeConfirmTitle=Go To Tournament Room?
TournamentRoomFreeConfirm=Your game will not be rated.
DeleteScoresWarning=Caution! You Are About to Delete Your@High Scores. Continue?

ExchangeLife=In exchange for 1 life, you are offered this@opportunity to progress to the next board.@@Do you Accept?
ReplaySameBoardLoseLife=If you click Yes, you will also lose a life.
RestartBoardTournament=If you click Yes, your current game will end and it will be evaluated and rated.
RestartBoardFreeTournament=If you click Yes, your current game will end. It will not be rated.

QuitTitle=Exit the Game?
QuitTitleTournament=Exit the Game?
QuitFreeTitleTournament=Exit the Game?
RestartGame=End Your Game?
RestartBoard=Restart This Board?
RestartBoardTitleTournament=End the Current Match?
RestartBoardFreeTitleTournament=End the Current Match?
ExchangeLifeTitle=Exchange Life to Advance?

UseFreeGoldTitle=Use The Special Button?
UseFreeGoldText=You may continue this board by using the Special button to remove a jewel or to turn a space to gold.@@Do you want to do that?

UseFreeGoldTitleForced=Use The Special Button!
UseFreeGoldTextForced=You may continue this board by using the Special button to remove a jewel or to turn a space to gold.@@Click OK to continue.
UseFreeGoldTextForcedGiven=You may continue this board by using the Special button to remove a jewel or to turn a space to gold. Since you didn't have any Special moves stored up, you have been given one for free to help you to get out of this mess.@@Click OK to continue.

UseFreeGoldEuropeTitle=Use The Special Cursor!
UseFreeGoldEuropeText=You may continue this board by using the Special cursor to remove a jewel or to turn a space to gold.

ClearScoresTitle=Delete All Game Scores?
ClearScoresText=Caution! You Are About to Delete All High Scores.

AvancedBoardsUnlockedTitle=Advanced Boards Unlocked!
AvancedBoardsUnlockedText=Congratulations!  You have played enough boards to qualify for Tournaments using Buried Jewels!@@Jewel Boards, and the use of Buried Jewels will be chosen randomly from now on.@@You may choose to turn off Buried Jewels when entering Tournament Mode from the Main Menu screen.

By=BY
LevelLabel=Level
th=th
HighGame=High Game Scores
HighLevel=High Scores Per Level
YourHighest=Your Highest
Highest=Best Score:
Achievedby=By:
Score=Score:
Empty=-- empty --
HelpingRupert=Helping Rupert

#Other

Points=POINTS:
Level=LEVEL

Number0=0
Number1=1
Number2=2
Number3=3
Number4=4
Number5=5
Number6=6
Number7=7
Number8=8
Number9=9
Number10=10

# world map region names

worldmaplocation1=Central America
worldmaplocation2=Iceland
worldmaplocation3=Europe
worldmaplocation4=Africa
worldmaplocation5=South America
worldmaplocation6=Australia
worldmaplocation7=China
worldmaplocation8=Pacific Northwest
worldmaplocation9=East Asia
worldmaplocation10=Hawaiian Islands

# world map region descriptions

worldmaplocation1_desc_noquest= 
worldmaplocation1_desc_silver=          It has been my dream to open a museum to showcase the many artifacts obtained throughout my years of questing. Unfortunately, a terrible accident occurred a few months ago involving the very Jewel Board that was to be the centerpiece of my museum. My six-year-old daughter, Natalie, opened a hidden compartment in the board and immediately dangerous spores spewed into the air, blinding Natalie and causing her eyes to shine like bright red rubies.@@          I suspect my nemesis, Sebastian Grenard, planted those spores inside the board. Obviously, Sebastian intended to inflict me — Rupert Pack — as revenge for taking Emma back away from him.  I now have no choice but to postpone my museum’s grand opening while I search for a cure for Natalie’s blindness.
worldmaplocation1_desc_gold=          Last time here, we found three gold coins in mounds of volcanic ash and another hidden inside the beautiful doll given to Natalie.  From my satchel, I pull out the strange black jewel we found in Africa, which resembles the face of a crow. What mysteries does it hold?@@          We decide to revisit Alamar - the boy with the blindness similar to Natalie's.  Alamar shows us a beautiful animal skin that was used by Aztec warriors going into battle known as Jaguar knights.  They had helmets in the shape of an animal and were covered in ocelot skin.  It is a beautiful piece and would make a great addition to my museum, if only I could get Alamar to part with it.

worldmaplocation2_desc_noquest=          Iceland, the land with the "chilly name," was settled by Nordic people in the 9th century. Icelanders still speak the language of the Vikings. They say that every Viking ship has a story to tell as their ruins lay on the rugged coastline.@@          In the summer, Iceland becomes the "Land of the Midnight Sun" because there are almost twenty-four hours of daylight a day, which prompts the city nightlife to explode into a perpetual carnival during the extended daylight hours. On a clear day in Iceland, one can see the colorful and spectacular belts of the Aurora Borealis or the "Northern Lights."
worldmaplocation2_desc_silver=          We continue on our quest in Iceland after surviving a few unforeseen perils, such as an earthquake and an unprovoked attack by a white albino crow! We meet another unfortunate victim blinded by the spores named Katrín. Who could have planted these deadly spores?@@          We bring along our satchel of jewels including the warming jewels found in Mexico. Those especially should come in handy in such a cold place. I can't help but think that the immense heat emitted by the warming jewels somehow unlocks their mystery. They seem to get even warmer the closer they get to things that are cold. I once placed a single warming jewel next to two ice blocks and it melted them both!
worldmaplocation2_desc_gold=          After meeting Katrín, the third victim blinded by the spores, I'm convinced that the same person who planted the spores in my jewel board must have planted them in all the victims' jewel boards.@@          Emma mentioned that she once read the 1,000-year-old Sagas where it noted how the Vikings placed deadly spores in the head of their Viking ships and then would, as a last resort, ram their ships into their enemies to infect them. I have a sneaking suspicion that whoever planted the spores must have gotten the idea after reading this book!  We will keep our eyes out for these Viking ships as we continue in our quest.  Perhaps they hold the key, or at least a clue, about the deadly spores.

worldmaplocation3_desc_noquest=          Europe, comprising of over forty countries, is where many events in modern western civilization was based and is commonly known for its establishment of the Roman Empire, as well as its proliferation of castles, knights' armor, and medieval tales. Most scholars believe that Europe's name comes from Europa, a Phoenician Princess in Greek mythology.@@          Although Europe has been racked with war throughout its history, many of the world's most spectacular landmarks, such as Stonehenge and the buildings from antiquity still exist today. Europe's array of renowned art museums also boasts collections of works by artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
worldmaplocation3_desc_silver=          We travel to Europe to visit our friend, Hani, who has moved there after helping us in Africa a few years ago. He offers us a tour of his home where he continues to collect valuable artifacts. His prized possession is that of a knight's armor from the Middle Ages.@@          Seeing that knight's armor reminds me of what it feels like to spar and go head to head against someone in competition. For each move, a knight must have an equally offsetting countermove.  That can also apply to jewel boards at times. I think of the many times I have played against others with my jewel board and gladly accept Emma and Hani’s invitations to duel against each other. 
worldmaplocation3_desc_gold=          In anger, Sebastian says that, because I had managed to win back Emma's love a few years ago after he had initially seduced her, he challenges me to a duel of jewel boards as revenge! Emma pleads for me not to partake but I tell her that I must accept his challenge in order to defend her honor.@@          The day of our sparring contest, I think back to the treasured knight's armor that Hani showed me. I wonder if the knight who wore that armor had dueled for his love as I am about to do now. Natalie and Hani cheer me on with words of support as Emma encourages me to remember that brave knight and to believe that my goodness and skills will overtake Sebastian any day.

worldmaplocation4_desc_noquest=          Africa is filled with such bittersweet memories for me. During my last visit to the world's second largest continent, I was then alone and longing for Emma to return to me.@@          Africa has such a diversity of peoples, cultures, history, and languages, as well as many artifacts and jewels to collect.  How can I forget that Africa is home to both the Sahara Desert, the largest desert in the world, as well as the Nile, the longest river in the world, and is also home to four of the five fastest land animals in the world — the cheetah, wildebeest, lion and gazelle. I expect to get back to this wonderful land someday, but next time I will be taking my precious jewel, Emma, with me and holding her tight.
worldmaplocation4_desc_silver=          In Africa, we drive a safari jeep to an archeological dig beside a volcanic mountain where fossils from a hunter-gatherer community have been excavated. When we investigate the site, we sift the dirt and find five sparkling gold coins etched with Khoisan script, which translates as “Only five golden ones may outshine the sun’s radiance.” The saying prompts me to wonder if the coins somehow shed light on the cure for Natalie?@@          An archeologist says that a few African masks have been stolen from the site and I suspect that Sebastian had something to do with the looting. Based on my earlier quests in Africa, I am familiar with Sebastian's hideouts and I suspect we can find him soon enough!
worldmaplocation4_desc_gold=          I remember discovering the famed golden Zulu warrior mask the last time I was in Africa. Back then, I had traded my entire collection of jewels in order to obtain the mask, however, it was later mysteriously stolen during a train ride from Capetown.@@          Apparently, the Zulu warrior mask has resurfaced again in Africa, but Nomusa, the granddaughter of Shaka, the most influential leader of the Zulu empire, tells us that she recalls her grandfather speaking about the mask. He had asked Nomusa to find the mask and ensure that only a person of integrity inherited it. Nomusa goes on to say the Zulu warrior mask was created as a way to offer visual instructions on how to fight the deadly spores. Now it's even more urgent to find that mask!

worldmaplocation5_desc_noquest=          I have such fond memories of South America. I think about the lush Amazon rainforest where I first confessed my love for Emma. She and I had been hiking for hours, searching for artifacts. We were exhausted and resting on a tree stump when, upon looking at her, I became so overcome with deep feelings and felt sure that she was the woman I wanted to marry.@@          Shortly after, however, I became so consumed with my research that Emma grew frustrated with me, leaving me for Sebastian. Now that I have Emma back in my life as my wife and we have our darling daughter together, I will never take those I love for granted or make that same mistake again.
worldmaplocation5_desc_silver=          Last time I was here, Emma and I visited many of the world's most incredible sites, such as the world's tallest waterfall called Angel Falls in Venezuela, the Andes, the Atacama Desert, and the Amazon Rainforest-the largest rainforest in the world.@@          In various towns, we play according to local rules where we take turns playing on the same jewel board. As we each play each other, the locals cheer us on, especially when there is a tie, which is typically when players shake hands and walk away with honor. Whenever Emma plays against an opponent, she sometimes loses sight of her strategy. However, whenever Hani plays, he tends to be a bit more competitive and harder to beat.
worldmaplocation5_desc_gold=          South America is a continent rich with history which can be seen through viewing many of its petroglyph drawings depicting different facets of ancient cultures. According to the locals, we are told that a particular petroglyph that was found here may reveal an important clue for our quest! On its surface, the petroglyph is supposedly inscribed with an image of a birdlike figure that holds a mysterious round object.@@          The locals propose that I challenge the ruthless Sebastian to a game of dueling jewel boards and that whoever wins will receive a clue about the petroglyph's whereabouts as a reward! Although Sebastian is tougher to beat, I know it is not an impossible feat. I must win and find that petroglyph for Natalie's sake!

worldmaplocation6_desc_noquest=          The natural beauty of Australia astounds me every time I travel there. As the driest inhabited continent on earth, three-quarters of the land is arid. The sun baked horizons and tropical rainforests remind me of the times when Emma and I have searched for rare opals and mined for gold and silver.@@          Our greatest find was a sandstone artifact that resembled a bird. We treasured the artifact and later revealed it in the museum. We wondered about the stone's significance and couldn't wait to return someday. On our last day in Australia, we once watched, with fascination, a purple wallaby secrete a dye that transformed its face and neck into colors ranging from light pink to bright purple. The wonders of such a continent were endless!
worldmaplocation6_desc_silver=          In Australia, we are advised by a wise indigenous Australian. Tandanya, an affable woman with long hair, grew up near the Olgas rock formations in central Australia. When I implore her for advice about how to help our daughter, she recounts a story about a renowned explorer who once found 149 silver coins, a record that has yet to be beaten.@@          Tandanya believes that if we can surpass the record and find 150 coins, then our quest to find a cure for Natalie will be completed successfully. She offers us a hint on where to find the silver coins by mentioning that the great silver towns of Australia should offer many possible sources for finding more of the coins.
worldmaplocation6_desc_gold=          The artifacts we must find now consist of the Australian instruments created by the Australians - an ancient didgeridoo, drum, and clapsticks. Apparently, the instruments hold another clue behind the cure for Natalie's blindness. Perhaps the instruments are inscribed with an important image or perhaps the actual music created by them somehow can help us cure the victims of the spores.@@          A tribe of indigenous Australians believe that their ancestors were cured by the spores with these very instruments! However, the instruments were stolen from them and have only resurfaced in Australia recently. We must find them and bring them to Natalie!

worldmaplocation7_desc_noquest=          When I think of China, I can't help but recall how the last time I'd been here, Sebastian-my current nemesis-and I had actually been friends, questing for jewels and artifacts together. One time, Sebastian had brought along his little son who later mentioned that his favorite jewels were the red rubies that reminded him of his father's favorite color.@@          Like brothers, we used to marvel about China's many wonders and playfully test each other about Chinese inventions, such as the compass, kites, abacus, wheelbarrow, gunpowder, and the umbrella.  Now that my former friendship with Sebastian has soured, we have become so competitive with one another and I fear he may be trying to seek revenge on me.
worldmaplocation7_desc_silver=          We are amazed by all the many types of monkeys that exist in China, such as the capped-leaf monkeys, snub-nosed monkeys, snow monkeys, and white-headed leaf monkeys. Apparently, the monkeys may hold another clue behind the cure for Natalie and so we try catching them but, although we don't want to hurt them, they are very agile and difficult to trap. Every time Emma and Hani try to capture one, they usually get away. I think the key is to sneak up on the monkey very quietly and to surprise them.@@          The monkeys are obviously very smart and agile. We consider it a personal challenge to try to trap all of the monkeys and not to let any escape!
worldmaplocation7_desc_gold=          We must now locate a terracotta warrior statue that has been smuggled throughout various provinces in China. The terracotta warrior statue may contain a secret compartment, similar to the jewel boards planted with spores. The legend is that a former emperor who had been infected by the spores had hidden a satchel inside the warrior statue, which contained an herbal concoction that cured him of his blindness.@@          The only clues we know about the terracotta statue is that, shortly before the recent 1951 Manchuria flood, the statue was brought to a location of high altitude. We're not sure if this legend is based on fact, but rumors suggest that over a thousand of these lifelike warrior statues exist from the Qin Dynasty.

worldmaplocation8_desc_noquest=          When I last visited archeological sites in the Pacific Northwest, my friendship with Sebastian Grenard had already become very tense and estranged. As we struggled to stay warm in the Arctic temperatures, so did our friendship as we both grew colder towards one another.@@          Although we were exploring some of the world's most beautiful forests which extended from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, we couldn't seem to settle the rift between us. Sebastian had stormed out of the room in a rage and never returned. Sadly, Sebastian and I have gone our separate ways as friends and he has become ruthlessly competitive with me ever since.
worldmaplocation8_desc_silver=          In each of the towns we visit in Canada and Alaska, we meet local Eskimos in the Yukon Territory and Alaska who play an unusual variation of the jewel board game where new spaces are added to the board while playing. Reluctantly, I go along with the variation but prefer not to utilize it as much since I consider it cheating.  I set out a personal goal to not use more than three of the new spaces on the jewel board.@@          The Eskimos say that if I am successful, I will receive a jewel that will outshine the sun. I wonder if the jewel might help lead us to the next clue we so desperately need to find.
worldmaplocation8_desc_gold=          Our latest clue leads us to the Pacific Northwest to find an ancient totem pole that once contained hidden spores inside. At one time, the totem pole was elaborately carved with images of people and animals, and considered to represent a native family's history and heritage. It was later offered as a gift to another family.@@          At the festive totem pole raising ceremony, a great wooden scaffold was built and hundreds of strong men hauled the pole upright into its footing. As the carver performed a celebratory dance next to the pole, the deadly spores were accidentally released, which tragically infected the entire village with blindness. The totem pole's images were later changed to depict the villagers' plight and subsequent recovery from the spores.

worldmaplocation9_desc_noquest=          Far East Asia is, by far, the region that is the most mysterious to me. In all of my travels, this region seems to be largely unexplored when it comes to jewel board explorations. As a part of the largest continent in the world, Far East Asia represents both staggering possibilities as well as daunting options to me.@@          The region may contain the most diversity of cultures, which have resulted in a rich array of artifacts.  After searching for artifacts in the region for several years, I left but promised myself I would someday return and bring Natalie to the sites of my former quests in hopes to cultivate her curiosity about the world.
worldmaplocation9_desc_silver=
worldmaplocation9_desc_gold=          The fabled Golden Jewel Board that I've searched for throughout my career is most likely to be found here in Far East Asia, if in fact it exists at all.  The last time I was here, the trail of clues to find the mythical Golden Jewel Board seemingly disappeared, which prompted me to feel defeated and prematurely halt my search.@@          It is difficult for us not to feel downhearted since our quest to cure Natalie has so far proved fruitless. I have always wondered where the Golden Jewel Board might be and whether I might find it someday. We devise a plan to locate the Golden Jewel Board, which Emma believes will improve our chances of finding Mr. L and, hopefully, the cure for Natalie.

worldmaplocation10_desc_noquest= 
worldmaplocation10_desc_silver= 
worldmaplocation10_desc_gold=          Emma, Natalie, and I go on vacation to Hawaii to revel in our victory after finding a cure for Natalie's blindness. I cannot be happier with the museum's success as the Golden Jewel Board and other artifacts continue to draw throngs of visitors each day. Sebastian and I have resolved our past differences and he has since become like an uncle to Natalie and regularly accompanies her to her horseback riding lessons.@@          In Hawaii, which consists of the main islands of Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island, I can fully relax with my family and soak in the natural wonders that surround us. My old friend, Hani, joins us and we congratulate each other on the recent successes while taking leisure time visiting this spectacular paradise!

location_exit=Exit

# region 1 location names

region_1_location_1=Uxmal, Mexico
region_1_location_2=Edzna, Mexico
region_1_location_3=El Chichon, Mexico
region_1_location_4=Lamanai, Belize
region_1_location_5=Uaxactun, Guatemala
region_1_location_6=Copan, Honduras

# region 1 location names for tooltips

region_1_location_1_tt=Uxmal
region_1_location_2_tt=Edzna
region_1_location_3_tt=El Chichon
region_1_location_4_tt=Lamanai
region_1_location_5_tt=Uaxactun
region_1_location_6_tt=Copan

# region 2 location names

region_2_location_1=Isafjordhur
region_2_location_2=Hraunfossar
region_2_location_3=Hekla
region_2_location_4=Skogafoss / Seljalandsfoss
region_2_location_5=Skaftafell
region_2_location_6=Vestmannaeyjar
region_2_location_7=Breidamerkurjokull
region_2_location_8=Akureyri

# region 2 location names for tooltips

region_2_location_1_tt=Isafjordhur
region_2_location_2_tt=Hraunfossar
region_2_location_3_tt=Hekla
region_2_location_4_tt=Skogafoss
region_2_location_5_tt=Skaftafell
region_2_location_6_tt=Vestmannaeyjar
region_2_location_7_tt=Breidamerkurjokull
region_2_location_8_tt=Akureyri

# region 3 location names

region_3_location_1=Orkney Islands
region_3_location_2=Redcar, England UK
region_3_location_3=Selimiye, Turkey
region_3_location_4=Bergen, Norway
region_3_location_5=Monte Bianco, Italy
region_3_location_6=Hamburg, Germany
region_3_location_7=Idar-Oberstein, Germany
region_3_location_8=Helsinki, Finland

# region 3 location names for tooltips

region_3_location_1_tt=Orkney Islands
region_3_location_2_tt=Redcar
region_3_location_3_tt=Selimiye
region_3_location_4_tt=Bergen
region_3_location_5_tt=Monte Bianco
region_3_location_6_tt=Hamburg
region_3_location_7_tt=Idar-Oberstein
region_3_location_8_tt=Helsinki

# region 4 location names

region_4_location_1=Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
region_4_location_2=Arusha, Tanzania
region_4_location_3=Voi, Kenya
region_4_location_4=Mberengwa, Zimbabwe
region_4_location_5=Vatomandry, Madagascar
region_4_location_6=Spitzkoppe, Namibia
region_4_location_7=Kariba, Zambia
region_4_location_8=Kimberley, South Africa

# region 4 location names for tooltips

region_4_location_1_tt=Kilimanjaro
region_4_location_2_tt=Arusha
region_4_location_3_tt=Voi
region_4_location_4_tt=Mberengwa
region_4_location_5_tt=Vatomandry
region_4_location_6_tt=Spitzkoppe
region_4_location_7_tt=Kariba
region_4_location_8_tt=Kimberley

# region 5 location names

region_5_location_1=Anahi, Bolivia
region_5_location_2=Espigão d'Oeste, Brazil
region_5_location_3=Coscuez, Colombia
region_5_location_4=Minas Gerais, Brazil
region_5_location_5=Santa Maria, Brazil
region_5_location_6=Ovalle, Chile
region_5_location_7=Pedro II, Brazil
region_5_location_8=Ametista do Sul, Brazil

# region 5 location names for tooltips

region_5_location_1_tt=Anahi
region_5_location_2_tt=Espigão d'Oeste
region_5_location_3_tt=Coscuez
region_5_location_4_tt=Minas Gerais
region_5_location_5_tt=Santa Maria
region_5_location_6_tt=Ovalle
region_5_location_7_tt=Pedro II
region_5_location_8_tt=Ametista do Sul

# region 6 location names

region_6_location_1=Coober Pedy
region_6_location_2=Lightning Ridge
region_6_location_3=Marlborough, Queensland
region_6_location_4=Sandalwood
region_6_location_5=Port Pirie
region_6_location_6=Victoria
region_6_location_7=Karijini
region_6_location_8=Kalgoorlie

# region 6 location names for tooltips

region_6_location_1_tt=Coober Pedy
region_6_location_2_tt=Lightning Ridge
region_6_location_3_tt=Marlborough
region_6_location_4_tt=Sandalwood
region_6_location_5_tt=Port Pirie
region_6_location_6_tt=Victoria
region_6_location_7_tt=Karijini
region_6_location_8_tt=Kalgoorlie

# region 7 location names

region_7_location_1=Xuchang, China
region_7_location_2=Mong Hsu, Burma
region_7_location_3=Xinjiang, China
region_7_location_4=Qinghai, China
region_7_location_5=Shandong, China
region_7_location_6=Jiangsu, China
region_7_location_7=Guangdong, China
region_7_location_8=Yunnan, China

# region 7 location names for tooltips

region_7_location_1_tt=Xuchang
region_7_location_2_tt=Mong Hsu
region_7_location_3_tt=Xinjiang
region_7_location_4_tt=Qinghai
region_7_location_5_tt=Shandong
region_7_location_6_tt=Jiangsu
region_7_location_7_tt=Guangdong
region_7_location_8_tt=Yunnan

# region 8 location names

region_8_location_1=Atlin, British Columbia
region_8_location_2=Stewart, British Columbia
region_8_location_3=Nome, Alaska
region_8_location_4=Fairbanks, Alaska
region_8_location_5=Barrow, Alaska
region_8_location_6=Glacier Bay, Alaska
region_8_location_7=Dawson, Yukon Territory
region_8_location_8=Whitehorse, Yukon Territory

# region 8 location names for tooltips

region_8_location_1_tt=Atlin
region_8_location_2_tt=Stewart
region_8_location_3_tt=Nome
region_8_location_4_tt=Fairbanks
region_8_location_5_tt=Barrow
region_8_location_6_tt=Glacier Bay
region_8_location_7_tt=Dawson
region_8_location_8_tt=Whitehorse

# region 9 location names

region_9_location_1=Vladivostok, Russia
region_9_location_2=Khabarovsk, Russia
region_9_location_3=Sapporo, Japan
region_9_location_4=Lake Toya, Japan
region_9_location_5=Hachinohe, Japan
region_9_location_6=Akita, Japan
region_9_location_7=Yamagata, Japan
region_9_location_8=Niigata, Japan
region_9_location_9=Tokyo, Japan
region_9_location_10=Mount Fuji, Japan
region_9_location_11=Kyoto, Japan
region_9_location_12=Osaka, Japan
region_9_location_13=Kumamoto, Japan
region_9_location_14=Kagoshima, Japan
region_9_location_15=Busan, South Korea
region_9_location_16=Gwangju, South Korea

# region 9 location names for tooltips

region_9_location_1_tt=Vladivostok
region_9_location_2_tt=Khabarovsk
region_9_location_3_tt=Sapporo
region_9_location_4_tt=Lake Toya
region_9_location_5_tt=Hachinohe
region_9_location_6_tt=Akita
region_9_location_7_tt=Yamagata
region_9_location_8_tt=Niigata
region_9_location_9_tt=Tokyo
region_9_location_10_tt=Mount Fuji
region_9_location_11_tt=Kyoto
region_9_location_12_tt=Osaka
region_9_location_13_tt=Kumamoto
region_9_location_14_tt=Kagoshima
region_9_location_15_tt=Busan
region_9_location_16_tt=Gwangju

# region 10 location names

region_10_location_1=Hilo, Hawaii
region_10_location_2=South Point, Hawaii
region_10_location_3=Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
region_10_location_4=Mauna Kea, Hawaii
region_10_location_5=Mauna Loa, Hawaii
region_10_location_6=Lahaina, Maui
region_10_location_7=Paia, Maui
region_10_location_8=Haleakala, Maui
region_10_location_9=Hana, Maui
region_10_location_10=Molokini, Maui
region_10_location_11=Honolulu, Oahu
region_10_location_12=Waialua, Oahu
region_10_location_13=Waimea, Oahu
region_10_location_14=Pearl City, Oahu
region_10_location_15=Kaneohe, Oahu
region_10_location_16=Hanalei, Kauai
region_10_location_17=Wailua, Kauai
region_10_location_18=Poipu, Kauai
region_10_location_19=Waimea Canyon, Kauai
region_10_location_20=Napali Coast, Kauai

# region 10 location names for tooltips

region_10_location_1_tt=Hilo
region_10_location_2_tt=South Point
region_10_location_3_tt=Kailua-Kona
region_10_location_4_tt=Mauna Kea
region_10_location_5_tt=Mauna Loa
region_10_location_6_tt=Lahaina
region_10_location_7_tt=Paia
region_10_location_8_tt=Haleakala
region_10_location_9_tt=Hana
region_10_location_10_tt=Molokini
region_10_location_11_tt=Honolulu
region_10_location_12_tt=Waialua
region_10_location_13_tt=Waimea
region_10_location_14_tt=Pearl City
region_10_location_15_tt=Kaneohe
region_10_location_16_tt=Hanalei
region_10_location_17_tt=Wailua
region_10_location_18_tt=Poipu
region_10_location_19_tt=Waimea Canyon
region_10_location_20_tt=Napali Coast

# region 1 location descriptions

region_1_location_1_desc_silver=          We arrive in Uxmal to meet Alamar, a boy similarly infected like Natalie. Last month, Alamar found a jewel board in the grassy field near his home. Like Natalie, Alamar opened the jewel board's secret compartment, exposing himself to the deadly spores, which instantly blinded him too. Shortly afterward, he heard the approaching footsteps of a man with a raspy voice who uttered to him, "Drink the water at the House of the Grimace," and then mysteriously disappeared.
region_1_location_2_desc_silver=          The cryptic clue in Uxmal mentioned the "House of the Grimace," which I remember is the Mayan translation for Edzna. I recall how Edzna is surrounded by a complex system of canals and reservoirs. At one of the canals I scoop up a handful of water to drink when Emma notices a shimmering golden canister submerged at the bottom! This must be another clue! Inside the canister we find a cryptic note that reads, "In the air follow the rain of glass."
region_1_location_3_desc_silver=          We board a tiny plane and, once in the air, I notice a plume of grey smoke in the distance. The clue directs us to "follow the rain of glass." As we approach, Emma exclaims that the plume is volcanic ash, typically made of silt and volcanic glass! We follow the plume above El Chichon and land near the volcano. We search the mounds of ash surrounding the volcano and discover three gold coins and another note that reads, "If three are good, four are better."
region_1_location_4_desc_silver=          Although she cannot see, Natalie stays in good spirits and remains hopeful that we'll find a cure for her soon. As we ride a riverboat through the Belizean jungle, I notice how Natalie's other senses have become heightened. She is in awe of the surrounding sounds of exotic animals and when she asks me to describe the jungle's colorful and lush foliage, a yellow-headed parrot suddenly lands on her shoulder, gently nudging against her ear.
region_1_location_5_desc_silver=          The trail of clues seems to have come to an end! The last clue included three gold coins and a note that read, "If three are good, four are better." What could this mean? At the Temple of Masks in Uaxactun, Guatemala, a village woman approaches Natalie and hands her a beautiful doll made from dried corn leaves. When Natalie embraces the doll, we hear a clinking noise and find hidden another gold coin and note that reads, "Keep searching and you may find the cure."
region_1_location_6_desc_silver=          In Copan, Honduras, we come to the ruins of the Hieroglyphic Staircase. Emma and I carefully scan each step carved with intricate hieroglyphic designs. Natalie, unaware that she should not directly touch the ancient ruins, places her palms against the steps and mentions how one step in particular feels much warmer than the rest. I decide to investigate and, indeed, the step is almost too hot to touch. I lift the brick to reveal a jewel unlike any I have ever seen, emitting immense heat.

region_1_location_1_desc_gold=          Alamar and Natalie become fast friends. Like an older brother, Alamar holds Natalie's hand and guides her carefully around their home. Alamar eventually brings Natalie outside where he lets her pet the mud turtle that lounges in a large puddle beside their house. Natalie affectionately calls the mud turtle, Mud Pie, and giggles loudly as she feels the turtle's hard shell. Alamar says its smooth, hard texture reminds him of the jewel board's surface he used to play with before he was blinded.
region_1_location_2_desc_gold=          Suddenly, Emma pulls my arm and points to a white bird circling above us. I can hardly believe it, but it appears to be a rare albino crow! As the crow caws noisily, Emma says she thinks it wants something from us. The albino crow then swoops down upon me as if trying to steal the jewel but when I finally shake it loose from my arm, it abruptly flies away, leaving a few white feathers in its wake.
region_1_location_3_desc_gold=          After solving the mystery behind the four gold coins found near El Chichon, we arrive at a local festival where two dancers perform the traditional Mexican Hat Dance. After the performance I notice that two more warming jewels like the one we found in Copan, Honduras adorns the dancer's hat! When I tell the dancer about our quest to save Natalie, he says there is a rumor that more of them exist but still offers the jewels to us.
region_1_location_4_desc_gold=          We are exhausted after searching in the tropical jungle for hours, but find no new clues. Emma asks me if I think Sebastian might have planted the spores inside the jewel board, intending to infect me — and not Natalie — with blindness. Upon hearing Sebastian's name, Natalie remembers the yellow-headed parrot that had perched itself on her shoulder. While nudging against her ear, the parrot had whispered a warning into Natalie's ear that Sebastian is lurking and wants to steal your valuable clues!
region_1_location_5_desc_gold=          We track down the woman who gave Natalie the doll with the hidden gold coin. She says, "Coins shimmer but not as brightly as the sun. Go to where the sun rises first." Is she referring to the Mayan astronomical observatory? In the central temple, we find a mural with an image of the sun in the background. We scrape away the paint and find another cryptic note embedded that reads, "Find the others with ruby eyes and your daughter may again see the sun."
region_1_location_6_desc_gold=          At the Mayan acropolis in Copan, the ground begins to tremble. Earthquake! Emma grabs Natalie and runs for safety but the massive tremor of the ground has caused everyone to panic. As we push our way through the fleeing throngs of frightened people, I notice a man in the crowd who resembles my nemesis, Sebastian. I grab the man by the arm but realize that the person is not Sebastian after all, however, the man tells me, "Bring the heat to the land with a chilly name."

# region 2 location descriptions

region_2_location_1_desc_silver=          We see a crowd gathered around the strongest Glima wrestler in Iceland who will attempt to break open one of the ice blocks! He squeezes it, slams it on the ground, stomps on it, but to no avail — the ice block will not break or melt! The Glima wrestler scoffs when Natalie offers to help. When she holds the warming jewels near the ice block, it instantly melts! Our little daughter has become so adept at melting the ice blocks using the warming jewels!
region_2_location_2_desc_silver=          In Hraunfossar, a villager leads us to a magnificent waterfall where we find his wife, Katrin, sitting contemplatively on the shore, listening to the rushing water. Shortly after playing with her jewel board near a stone bridge overlooking the river Hvita, Katrin reminds us that she was blinded by the deadly spores and was approached by a strange man who handed her a small fist-sized ice block and said, "Not even the sun can melt them."
region_2_location_3_desc_silver=          Emma and I climb Mount Hekla and notice a row of black stones, partially buried in the white snow, as if to indicate a pathway. "Let's see where they lead," Emma says excitedly. After a few hundred yards, we find a large ice block and embedded inside is what appears to be a very delicate-looking jewel resembling a flower. We build a campfire to melt the ice block, but it remains as sturdy and frozen as ever, which baffles us.
region_2_location_4_desc_silver=          To find shelter from an impending rainstorm, we knock on the door of an Icelandic turf house, which resembles a cottage built into a hillside, and find the house abandoned. While waiting for the storm to pass, Emma sings a lullaby to Natalie who has grown frightened by the sound of raucous thunderclaps. As Emma embraces our daughter upon her lap, Natalie jumps up in a panic and becomes overwhelmed by an ominous feeling, like we're being watched by someone.
region_2_location_5_desc_silver=          A man with a raspy voice phones me to say, "Meet me where the lava turns into hexagons." He must mean the Svartifoss Falls where lava columns surrounding the waters form mystifying hexagonal shapes. When I arrive, a white arctic fox approaches wearing a collar around its neck and attached to it is a photograph of Emma and Natalie with the following message inscribed: "Never lose sight of your family or else they may become my jewels!"
region_2_location_6_desc_silver=          On Heimaey I, Vestmannaeyjar, we feel rejuvenated by the sea air. A man cloaked from head to toe approaches and holds up a book, which he claims are the 1,000-year-old sagas written by the Vikings! In a raspy voice, he says the Sagas hold another clue about Natalie's cure but then throws himself and the book over the sea cliff's edge! I dive into the waters, retrieving the book, and clamor back to shore. The cloaked man, however, is nowhere to be found.
region_2_location_7_desc_silver=          As we approach the Ice Caves of Breidamerkurjokull, Emma discovers a clue near the mouth of the cave — large men's boot prints — and notes the lingering vanilla scent of a French cologne, which I vaguely recognize but cannot place. When we enter the dark cave, Natalie takes me by the hand and says we can feel our way through. I feel a warmth along the wall and realize that it's another one of the warming jewels!
region_2_location_8_desc_silver=          Emma suggests that we bring Natalie to one of the breathtaking fjords in Akureyri. While there, Emma and I note the fjord's immense beauty and wish that our daughter, Natalie, could regain her sight to witness such incredible jewels of nature. Emma and I discuss the clues we have found so far and analyze their possible significance, but when we turn around, we realize that Natalie is missing and has wandered off!

region_2_location_1_desc_gold=          In the town of Isafjordhur, one of the main trading centers of Iceland, we meet a friendly silversmith by the name of Sigrun. After I describe our quest to him about finding a cure for our daughter, he gives Natalie a charm bracelet bearing the bind rune symbolizing "good health." Sigrun tells us that we will need the rune to accompany us on our quest. Natalie, pleased with the new trinket, smiles as she touches the silver charm bracelet around her wrist.
region_2_location_2_desc_gold=          Ever since we investigated the stone bridge where Katrin, the Icelandic woman, was blinded by the spores, I think about the men's boot prints we had discovered, which seemed to lead to the river but then abruptly stop. Where could the man wearing the boots have gone to? Was he responsible for planting the spores in Katrin's jewel board? In sympathy for Katrin, Emma became teary-eyed and had reassured her that we would return with a cure for her too.
region_2_location_3_desc_gold=          I remember how the last time we were in Hekla, the ice block holding the delicate-looking jewel had mystified us. When we tried melting the ice block in a geothermally heated pool, it bobbed tauntingly on the water's surface, retaining its shape and solidity! We were able to break the mystery of the ice blocks by using the warming jewels, which finally released the delicate jewel inside. Those warming jewels have been so handy during our quest!
region_2_location_4_desc_gold=          A month ago, while waiting inside the abandoned turf house during a rainstorm, I caught a glimpse of a shadowy figure in the window! I chased after the cloaked person running for the hills and tackled them to the ground. I tore the cloak away to reveal a dark-haired woman who confessed that she needed to see Natalie's ruby eyes for herself. She then pleaded for me to visit her nephew in Europe who has also has been afflicted by the spores.
region_2_location_5_desc_gold=          When I had read the menacing note, "Never lose sight of your family or else they may become my jewels," I raced back to the hotel. My heart panicked as I noticed another black crow-faced jewel attached to the doorknob and rushed in to find Natalie laughing and Emma reading softly to her. When Emma saw my ghostly expression, I handed her the threatening note. "Who would want to hurt us?" she asked as she held Natalie closer.
region_2_location_6_desc_gold=          After rescuing the 1,000-year-old Sagas from the ocean, I discovered a passage about the warming jewels! Apparently, the Vikings had used them to stay warm during their harsh winter voyages by placing them beneath their thick coats.  They had also discovered the increased strength of the warming jewels when arranging them in threes — a trick I had also discovered on my own. However, once word spread about the warming jewels, they became sought after and were stolen.
region_2_location_7_desc_gold=          As we explored the Ice Caves of Breidamerkurjokull, I remembered where I last smelled the French cologne that had been lingering in the air! My old nemesis, Sebastian, wore the same cologne the day he was forced to relinquish the jewel board to me. Could this be a coincidence or is Sebastian up to his old ways? Perhaps he is planning to seduce Emma back into his life or maybe he intends to infect me with the spores.
region_2_location_8_desc_gold=          The last time we were in Akureyri, Natalie went missing! Emma and I had to shout her name repeatedly, which echoed against the fjord's steep sides. A thick fog rolled in and obscured our vision. I grabbed Emma's hand and we continued searching when we heard Natalie whimpering in the distance. Because we couldn't see through the fog, we guided Natalie to us by having her follow the sound of our voices. Natalie eventually was safe in our arms again!

# region 3 location descriptions

region_3_location_1_desc_silver=          We arrive to the "second sun," the Hoy Lighthouse on Graemsay Island. As I climb the stairs inside the tower, the wind whips fiercely outside. All of a sudden, the lighthouse takes on an eerie, suffocating atmosphere. When I reach the top landing, I realize that no one is there and stare out towards the horizon where I notice a shimmering object in the sky. I take a closer look with my binoculars and see a red biplane heading towards the lighthouse!
region_3_location_2_desc_silver=          Emma and I bring Natalie to Redcar's beachside promenade for some fresh air. As Natalie plays with the sand, I think of how much she resembles Emma — both having olive skin, dark hair, and freckles on their noses. Natalie's adventurous spirit doesn't seem to hinder her curiosity but ever since she has been blinded by the spores, Natalie's eyes have lost their usual sparkle and instead reveal a dull sheen, turning her once warm, dewy eyes to a bleak ruby color.
region_3_location_3_desc_silver=          We meet the legendary gemologist, Ceyda, in Selimiye, Turkey. She says that she recently received a phone call from a man with a raspy voice who claimed he had possession of a jewel no one has ever seen before, which can only be found in a remote mine seven miles away. He says this jewel awaits and holds the key to Natalie's cure! Emma wonders if this might be a trap but we must go to the mines and find out.
region_3_location_4_desc_silver=          At Vagen Bay in Bergen, Norway, we visit the open-air fish market. Natalie is fascinated by the smell of fresh crab and shellfish. A vendor insists that I should buy a fish for Natalie and adds that I won't regret it. Convinced, I buy a small fish for Natalie and let her carry it in a bag. As we walk away, a fisherman races towards us, heaving heavily, and shouts to everyone that a flash flood is coming this way!
region_3_location_5_desc_silver=          In the nearby town of Chamonix, we find a translucent moonstone which Natalie loves because of its smooth surface. Along with the moonstone is a note instructing us to reach the summit of the Alps. When we ride a cable car that ascends up the steep mountain side, I ask the cable car operator a question. When he turns around, he reveals his mask-covered face and, with a raspy voice, says, "Don't move or else I'll deplete the car of oxygen!"
region_3_location_6_desc_silver=          In Hamburg, we meet Floretta, whose father had given her an amber tile shortly before his death! We soon find a map hidden in her father's desk which illustrates where to find the fabled Amber Room — a room made entirely of amber that was stolen from Russia and hidden by the Nazis during World War II. The amber tile Floretta received from her father must have been his way of proving to her that he knew where the Amber Room has been hidden!
region_3_location_7_desc_silver=          We are in search of Georg, another purported victim of the spores who resides in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. When we find Georg, he tells us that, unlike the other victims' stories, the mysterious man with the raspy voice who approached him also confessed that he is hoping to find the cure for Natalie and the other victims. Could this be true or is the mysterious man with the raspy voice trying to mislead us?
region_3_location_8_desc_silver=          We arrive in Helsinki, Finland, as preparations for the upcoming '52 Summer Olympics are underway. As we enter the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, a guide shows us to the tower from which you can see the entire city. Natalie, who used to ride horses, asks if she can compete in the Olympics someday. I tell her that of course she can, although I feel tremendous guilt because we still haven't found the cure to remedy Natalie's blindness, and I would hate to give her a false hope.

region_3_location_1_desc_gold=          Last time at the Hoy Lighthouse, I couldn't make out who was piloting the red biplane that approached my direction. The pilot had lost control of the plane and threw something from the cockpit which landed on the shore below. Before crashing into the engulfing sea, the biplane had circled a few times before it began to nosedive! On the shore we discovered that the object thrown from the cockpit was a treasured knight's armor bearing the inscription: "Beware of the son."
region_3_location_2_desc_gold=          At the beachside promenade in Redcar, Emma confessed that she believed she was to blame for Natalie's blindness. Emma was convinced that if she hadn't run away with my nemesis, Sebastian, years ago, then Natalie would have been spared, but instead has become the blinded victim of a revenge plot directed at me.  I reassured Emma that none of this was her fault. We had promised each other that we would not stop until we find a cure for Natalie.
region_3_location_3_desc_gold=          At the mines near Selimiye, Turkey, a miner informed us that someone else had just stolen the jewel purported to hold the key to Natalie's cure! When Natalie mentioned how the air smelled like cookies, I realized that, again, the air was tinged with that familiar vanilla-scented cologne! We eventually caught up with Sebastian who admitted to smuggling the newly discovered jewel and, in anger, I challenged him to a match of dueling jewel boards to see who could keep the rare jewel.
region_3_location_4_desc_gold=          Just before the flood had reached Vagen Bay, we had gripped onto a wooden palette as the floodwaters pushed us through the fish market and forced us out to sea with no land in sight. Natalie, still clutching the fish I had bought her, said its belly was rock hard and, sure enough, a blue iolite jewel was found inside. Like the Viking sailors, I had used the iolite as a polarizing filter to find the sun and navigate us back to shore.
region_3_location_5_desc_gold=          When we had last ascended the Alps by cable car, I was attacked by a masked man who threatened to deplete the oxygen. The sunlight reflecting off the moonstone that Natalie held momentarily blinded the masked man, which had enabled me to shove him away from the cable car controls. However, the cable car had come to a halt at the mountain's summit, opening its doors, and allowing the masked stranger to escape!
region_3_location_6_desc_gold=          We return to Hamburg in search of the legendary Amber Room hidden by the Nazis during World War II. Using the map that Floretta's deceased father had left, we are led to a defunct mine. We begin digging and I strike against a door! We open it in hopes we have found the fabled Amber Room but instead find a crawl space and a note inscribed with the words, "Keep searching for the sunniest room of all and you'll soon find Natalie's sun too."
region_3_location_7_desc_gold=          In Idar-Oberstein, the gemstone center of the world, we meet a gem cutter who owns the world's largest agate, which is pink and the size of a baby elephant. Natalie soon notices a faint ticking noise coming from within the agate! We break it open, revealing its gray-banded interior and find a tiny working clock! On the clock's face is a photo of Natalie with ruby-colored eyes and a menacing note that reads: "Will you run out of time?"
region_3_location_8_desc_gold=          Unable to sleep, I visit a nearby ice rink in Helsinki to play hockey like I had often done as a young boy. I feel nostalgic when I hear the sound of my hockey blades carving into the ice and don't notice someone approaching me from behind! A man wearing a mask rams into me and wallops me in the stomach with his hockey stick! Before I can lift myself off the ice, he skates away into the darkness.

# region 4 location descriptions

region_4_location_1_desc_silver=          In Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, we meet a group of distraught Masaii villagers donned in red garments draped over their shoulders and around their waists. One villager explains that a man with a hoarse voice recently visited and asked to stay overnight. The Masaii villagers graciously took the stranger in, however, the next morning, they were mortified when the stranger threatened to kill their livestock with his cross bow! This must be Sebastian wielding his marksman prowess over these innocent villagers!
region_4_location_2_desc_silver=          Emma comes up with a brilliant plan to catch my old nemesis, Sebastian, in the ruthless act of sabotaging our quest to save Natalie. Her plan involves luring Sebastian to Arusha, Tanzania, the only place in the world where the deep-blue Tanzanite jewel can be found. Emma attaches a large Tanzanite jewel to the branch of an African Wattle tree. The string attached to the Tanzanite, if moved, will trigger an awaiting net that will capture anyone who tries to steal the jewel!
region_4_location_3_desc_silver=          As we travel over the great Tsavo plain in Voi, Kenya, our jeep's engine suddenly dies, forcing us to walk the barren trail to shelter. Natalie hears movement in the tall grass! Alarmed, I grab a fallen branch from the ground as protection from a stalking leopard that accelerates toward us. As it circles us and roars, revealing its sharp teeth, two of Tsavo's distinctive orange-red elephants, charge the leopard in our defense and, miraculously, the leopard retreats in defeat!
region_4_location_4_desc_silver=          Emma suspects that Sebastian may have come to Mberengwa, Zimbabwe, in search of a rare yellowish-green emerald to add to his collection. Because of Sebastian's proclivity for hunting, Emma and I visit a local hunting supply store. We are told that a man resembling the description of Sebastian just recently bought a crossbow and bragged about knowing the cure for Natalie! If only we could track down Sebastian again and make sure he doesn't sabotage our important quest to restore Natalie's eyesight.
region_4_location_5_desc_silver=          We travel to Vatomandry in Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world to find the indigenous primates called the ringtail lemurs, which may, as Hani says, offer us more clues behind Natalie's cure. Natalie grows fond of the dark-eyed lemurs and says that they, similar to her, depend heavily on their sense of smell. The lemurs gently pat around her ruby-colored eyes and I soon notice that every lemur's tail is marked with exactly thirteen rings! What is the significance of the thirteen rings?
region_4_location_6_desc_silver=          Emma and Hani rush in excitedly because they heard a radio broadcast this morning about a French visitor they believe may be Sebastian searching for a green garnet jewel that's rumored to exist in Spitzkoppe, Namibia. We travel to the arid town and interview a Himba woman who says that a French man, disgusted by his vanilla-scented cologne, asked her to prepare some traditional deodorant made of smoke from smoldering herbs, plants, and aromatic resins.
region_4_location_7_desc_silver=          Emma and I laugh as we reminisce about the first time we had visited Africa. We had tried to capture the villainous Sebastian Grenard and had snuck into the lodge where he was to be recipient of the Marksman of the Year award at the Annual Limpopo Hunters' Awards. Emma believes that Sebastian will be extremely cautious as to avoid getting caught again by us and that we must use even more sophisticated measures to capture the fiend this time!
region_4_location_8_desc_silver=          In the dusty area of Kimberley, South Africa, we spread the rumor that the second largest diamond in the world, "The Star of Africa," will be displayed near the Big Hole, the largest manmade hole in the world which once marked a popular spot for diamond excavation. We find that the decoy diamond we planted has disappeared, however, the decoy is filled with a red ink that will stain the hands of the thief! We will surely catch Sebastian red-handed now!

region_4_location_1_desc_gold=          Since losing her eyesight, Natalie has become more acutely aware of the textures of her favorite objects, such as seashells. When we visit a beach near Kilimanjaro, Natalie squeals as the rush of cold waters caresses her bare feet. Then Emma notices a tiny shell that settled beside Natalie's feet in the wet sand. When Natalie rubs the shell's smooth surface and feels the uneven ridges along the center, she tells us that she thinks its flaws make it that much more special.
region_4_location_2_desc_gold=          Last time we were in Arusha, we tried to lure Sebastian into stealing a rare Tanzanite jewel that Emma had booby trapped. We waited all night for Sebastian when Natalie began to writhe in pain from a stomachache. As Emma and I tried to soothe Natalie, we failed to notice that the baited net had been triggered, trapping someone who was trying to steal the jewel, but the person managed to cut their way through the net and escape!
region_4_location_3_desc_gold=          The valor shown by the two elephants that saved us from the attacking leopard back in Voi, Kenya astounded me. Because of the elephants' orange-red hide which was permanently colored by the earth, Natalie named them Fire and Golden Nugget. When poachers approached, threatening to kill the elephants, we stood in their bullets' way in attempt to save them. As a poacher held up his gun, the other screamed that a venomous Black Mamba snake slithered towards their feet, causing the poachers to flee in fear.
region_4_location_4_desc_gold=          We arrive by bush plane in Mberengwa, Zimbabwe to meet Kwanele, the Zulu tribesman who claims a certain Zulu warrior mask holds a clue to the cure for Natalie. Legend has it that a former Zulu king had been exposed to deadly spores too, which left him blind and bearing ruby-colored eyes. It's not clear how the king was cured, but the Zulu mask made in his honor reveals two eyes, one ruby-colored whereas the other is surrounded by a starlike shape, which may symbolize the cure.
region_4_location_5_desc_gold=          We are told that, to help Natalie, we must make her a tea made with the whisker from a fossa — a deadly mammal found in Madagascar. As we hike, we hear a fossa rustling in a boabob tree. When it leaps down toward us, Hani catches it and holds it down while I pluck a whisker. We crush the fossa's whisker in hot water, but when Natalie drinks the tea, nothing happens! It seems silly now, but we are willing to try anything!
region_4_location_6_desc_gold=          Emma, fascinated with Himba culture in Namibia, helps the women carry water and milk the cows. When Natalie grows weak from too much sun exposure, the Himba women lovingly cover her with a protective mixture of butter fat and ochre, which gives Natalie's skin a reddish tinge. One Himba woman says that a man with an unusual voice recently visited and claimed to have found a new green garnet jewel! Could this stranger be Sebastian in disguise or someone else?
region_4_location_7_desc_gold=          When Natalie returned from playing with the village children in Kariba, Zambia, she exclaims that a gravelly-voiced man recited a traditional African folk story about how the crocodile got its skin and asked that she tell the story to us. The crocodile, which originally had smooth skin that the other animals envied, began to bask in the sun to show off its smooth skin. Eventually the crocodile's skin turned rougher and bumpier from too much sun, resulting in the embarrassed crocodile hiding in the waters.
region_4_location_8_desc_gold=          Hani recounts when he came across a waterfall in South Africa behind which was the Jewel Board inside a gold cave. He suggests we recreate a similar cave to attract Sebastian. When we do so, I spot my nemesis's backside! When I ask Sebastian if he was responsible for the spore infections, he doesn't move, but when I turn him around, I find I'm face to face with a scarecrow dressed in Sebastian's clothes. How did Sebastian outsmart us?

# region 5 location descriptions

region_5_location_1_desc_silver=          Because a large herd of llamas blocked the main road leading to Anahi, Bolivia, we travel a few hundred miles away to Salar de Uyuni in search of more clues. As we get closer, Natalie complains of muscle aches, which worsen in pain. Then Emma remembers that the world's largest salt flats exist in Salar de Uyuni. When we explain the emergency to a salt truck driver, he offers to drive us there. We scrape salt into Natalie's mouth and soon enough she feels healthy again.
region_5_location_2_desc_silver=          We track Sebastian to the town of Espigão d'Oeste in Brazil. Prospectors have arrived by the droves to conduct clandestine mining expeditions in hopes to find valuable jewels. Surely, Sebastian won't be able to resist the chance to steal a new jewel. The Cinta Larga Indians, otherwise known as the Wide Belts, defend their land against the prospectors. In exchange for clues that may help cure Natalie, Emma and I try to persuade the prospectors to leave but alas, they ignore us.
region_5_location_3_desc_silver=          In Coscuez, Columbia, we meet Inez, a woman blinded by the spores but who has since been cured. Inez isn't sure what cured her, but shows us photographs of herself taken after she lost her eyesight. Her eyes don't exhibit the same ruby color as Natalie's but instead reveal an intense shade of emerald green, which might be related to the proliferation of emeralds in the area. Meeting Inez offers hope that the cure for Natalie may be within our grasp.
region_5_location_4_desc_silver=          In Minas Gerais, Brazilian football players from the Atletico team practice inside the Independencia Stadium. Wearing their usual black and white vertical striped shirts, the players practice when we suddenly hear a sharp whiz in the air, followed by a cry of agony. The young man dressed as the team's mascot — a rooster — staggers toward us. He's been hit by a crossbow arrow in the foot! Hani believes that the arrow that narrowly missed us was actually meant for me!
region_5_location_5_desc_silver=          When we reach Santa Maria, we stop into the first restaurant we come across and order feijoada — a Brazilian stew made with beans, salted pork, jerked beef, and smoked sausage. As we hover our steaming clay pots and side dishes, Hani tastes a spoonful of the stew and begins to choke! We slap Hani repeatedly on the back until he finally clears his throat and, amazingly, coughs up an aquamarine jewel. Someone must have snuck into the kitchen and planted it in the stew!
region_5_location_6_desc_silver=          From Ovalle, Chile, we follow a trail of bootprints and soon find the air unbearably hot. Drenched in sweat, Emma suggests that we go swimming at the lake up ahead. Emma sees a stunning, blue lapis jewel in the water, but when she dives down to retrieve it, a large net descends upon her! We then hear a cackle of laughter coming from behind a tall ginkgo biloba tree. I have no doubt that Sebastian is just mocking us now!
region_5_location_7_desc_silver=          We meet a woman in Pedro II, Brazil, who later invites us to her home where she reveals a large fire opal — bright orange in color and the size of her fist — and places it upon Natalie. The woman claims that fire opals bestows courage on the wearer and wishes us much success in our quest. As we are about to leave, a crossbow whizzes through her window, nearly missing her head! She accuses us of trying to steal her jewels and promptly kicks us out!
region_5_location_8_desc_silver=          Emma returns to the adobe-style lodge where we are staying in order to take a nap but finds a letter written by Sebastian pinned to the door! In the letter, Sebastian claims that someone - perhaps the enigmatic man with the gruff voice - is trying to frame him for the acts of sabotage against us and that he is not to blame. Sebastian begs Emma to believe him and says that soon enough he will show us evidence to prove his innocence.

region_5_location_1_desc_gold=          We receive a tip that the petroglyph may be located in Anahi, Bolivia where a pre-Columbian skeleton was recently discovered by archeologists. When we reach the site, I climb inside the pyramid to search the tomb for the petroglyph. I accidentally nudge the pyramid wall, which triggers mounds of soil to cave into the tomb, burying me alive! Thankfully, Hani and Emma hear my shouts for help and pull me from the tomb, rescuing me from near death.
region_5_location_2_desc_gold=          As we arrive in Espigão d'Oeste, Brazil, a frenzy of commotion ensues as the townsfolk panic over a group of missing diamond miners. We search the area where the miners were last seen when Emma notices a thin trail of white grains in the dirt. We follow the trail until we find the kidnapped miners, safe but robbed of their diamonds. We later realize that the trail was made of sugar used to gag the poor miners!
region_5_location_3_desc_gold=          Inside a farmhouse in Coscuez, Colombia where townspeople salsa dance, I ask locals about the petroglyph when a man asks Emma to dance. Although she declines, the man persists until she finally dances with him. As I feel a twinge of jealousy, Hani exclaims that the man is actually Sebastian in disguise! After I peel off Sebastian's fake beard, he angrily challenges me to play head to head with our jewel boards to which I happily agree!
region_5_location_4_desc_gold=          A group of sugar cane farmers in Minas Gerais, Brazil tell us about a strange occurrence that happened to them. They describe a tall man who had approached them asking for a favor. The man, who seemed to suffer from a chronic cough, asked for sugar in order to make a liquid concoction to soothe his throat. For doing so, the tall man gave each of the farmers — much to their delight and shock — an amethyst jewel!
region_5_location_5_desc_gold=          Deep in the Amazon rainforests of Santa Maria, Brazil, we continue our search for the petroglyphs and travel by canoe until we discover several wooden houses inhabited by a Guarani Indian village. The villagers complain of being struck by rocks each time they approach the fire pit. When I inspect the area, I come across Sebastian hiding in the trees with slingshot in hand. In disgust, I challenge my old nemesis to another game.
region_5_location_6_desc_gold=          In Ovalle, Chile, we meet a poet, Giaconda, who proudly reminds us that Chile is considered the "country of poets." She read us an ancient poem that alludes to the Inca civilization and an outbreak of blindness that had occurred. According to the poem, the Incas brought those afflicted by the spores to a hill at mid-day while the others planted crops. The poem mentions that the blind were somehow cured of their blindness that day although the Incas could not explain why.
region_5_location_7_desc_gold=          In Pedro II, Brazil, we learn that the former king, Pedro II, had described the petroglyph we are looking for in one of his journals. The petroglyph was given to him for his birthday, but after his death it was later inherited by his daughter, Princess Isabel. When we track down Princess Isabel's grandson, Prince Joao Maria, he shows us a blurry photo that his mother took of the petroglyph shortly before it mysteriously disappeared years ago.
region_5_location_8_desc_gold=          It's hard to believe that Sebastian is the sole mastermind behind this wild goose chase that forces us to find the artifacts before he does. So far, his acts of sabotage have been more calculating and devious than in the past. Even though I don't have hard evidence that he has always been the perpetrator of the offenses against us, I must remember that he cannot be trusted under any circumstance.

# region 6 location descriptions

region_6_location_1_desc_silver=          We arrive in Coober Pedy, Australia — the opal capital of the world — and find a desolate-looking town where its residents live underground due to the sun-scorched desert heat. We come to a reddish dirt landmark, four or five meters high when Emma exclaims that it is a termite mound! As I inspect the towering mound, I notice fresh tire tracks nearby and a paper label on the ground marked "dynamite" that has been partially eaten by the termites.
region_6_location_2_desc_silver=          Preparations for the annual children's goat race in Lightning Ridge, Australia, are underway, which is where we meet Macinta, an Australian girl. She tells us that her goat has been severely sick and may be unable to compete. However, when Natalie approaches, the goat becomes so energetic that Macinta insists that Natalie must participate in the race instead of her. When the race begins, Natalie and the harnessed goat push ahead, quickly passing the other goats until they reach the finish line first!
region_6_location_3_desc_silver=          Natalie's sense of hearing seems to become more acute and sensitive. When Hani accidentally knocks over a glass from the table, Natalie reaches over and catches it as it falls from the table and before it reaches the ground. Emma and I are stunned! Natalie then complains of hearing a continuous clapping noise in the distance. We search but are unable to locate the source of the noise, but we believe she maybe hearing someone playing aboriginal clapsticks!
region_6_location_4_desc_silver=          Natalie's sense of hearing is becoming so painfully heightened to the point she becomes sick and says even a whisper sounds piercing to her. Hani suggests that we bring Natalie to Sandalwood, Australia and expose her to the soothing incense made of the fragrant Sandalwood trees in hopes to calm her and quell her headaches. After smelling the incense, Natalie feels better but begs us to find a cure to restore her sight soon so she may again see our faces.
region_6_location_5_desc_silver=          We receive a tip that the stolen musical instruments, which may help us find the cure for Natalie's blindness, may have been hidden in the cricket grounds of Port Pirie. During a cricket game, we search behind the seats when Natalie exclaims that she hears Sebastian's laughter in the audience. Sebastian, clinging to a bag, begins darting across the cricket field. I chase after him when, just before catching him, a cricket player swings a ball, striking my ankle and causing me to fall.
region_6_location_6_desc_silver=          In the more densely populated city of Victoria in Australia, a note is handed to us on the train, which reads: "The first Apostle wears the sun you'll need for your journey." Emma blurts out that the note is referring to Victoria's landmark of limestone stacks called the "The Twelve Apostles." We land a helicopter atop the first Apostle and soon find a nugget the size of a lemon made of pure gold, which glitters in the sun.
region_6_location_7_desc_silver=          In Karijini, Australia, we meet a kind man, Seamus, who is another unfortunate victim of the spores. Instead of losing his eyesight, however, Seamus — a musician versed in indigenous Australian instruments — has lost his ability to play the instruments that took him years to master. Each time he picks up his didgeridoo to practice, he doesn't remember how to blow into the mouthpiece or how to perform the technique of circular breathing necessary to create the uninterrupted droning sound.
region_6_location_8_desc_silver=          We ride a Westland train to the gold mining town of Kalgoorlie, Australia after being summoned to the post office where we receive a package, the sender's name listed only as "L." Emma notices how the post office is eerily empty and screams, "It's a trap!" We run away and a few moments after we collapse on the front lawn, the building explodes! Emma feels confident that the person who tried to sabotage us is trying to keep the instruments from us.

region_6_location_1_desc_gold=          In the apocalyptic-looking town of Coober Pedy, where inhabitants live underground, we arrive at the local opal mines where shipments of dynamite have mysteriously disappeared. What is even stranger is that a case of valuable opals beside the dynamite were left untouched. A few years ago, an empty office was firebombed, causing mayhem and enough of a distraction for a thief to steal a few valuable Aboriginal instruments from the local museum. This may be the same perpetrator!
region_6_location_2_desc_gold=          In the outback mining town of Lightning Ridge, Australia, we scan the crowds in search of Sebastian. Natalie tugs my hand and tells me that she hears a strange noise. Although I can't discern anything at first, I am soon able to detect a low-pitched drumming that permeates above the noise of the crowd. Natalie leads us toward the drumming sound where we see a man snatch a clay drum from a musician and run through the crowds.
region_6_location_3_desc_gold=          In Marlborough, Australia, an indigenous Australian woman, Daku, tell us that the ancient wooden didgeridoo that we are searching for may well be the same instrument alluded to in a famous oral story she had heard as a young girl. The story she was told described an instrument that, when played by a man, created a deep reverberating sound that could seduce any woman to fall in love with him. Daku says that the instrument went missing once word of its fabled powers spread.
region_6_location_4_desc_gold=          In Sandalwood, Australia, a flood has trapped a zircon miner in a shaft! We search frantically for where the miner might be located when Natalie says she hears a tapping noise. We all quiet down but can't hear anything. Natalie describes the noise as sounding similar to the clapsticks that may hold a clue behind her cure. We follow her to the spot where the tapping noise seems loudest to her. We begin digging and find the miner, weakened but alive!
region_6_location_5_desc_gold=          As we approach the wheat silos in Port Pirie, Sebastian startles us and says he has possession of the ancient didgeridoo that can seduce any woman with its sound. As Sebastian prepares to play the instrument, I tell Emma to cover her ears but it's of no use. She succumbs to the didgeridoo's droning sound and puts her arms around Sebastian! I tear the didgeridoo away from Sebastian and throw it into the wheat silo before we dash away.
region_6_location_6_desc_gold=          We drive through the Goldfields in Victoria where the legacy of the gold rush is documented in a local museum. At the former gold mining site, Sovereign Hill, we speak to a waiter who informs us that a man with a raspy voice was here earlier searching for Sebastian! The mysterious man drank a glass of wine and, when his bill came, signed his name simply as "L." Emma suspect that this man "L" must know exactly where the instruments can be found.
region_6_location_7_desc_gold=          In Karijini, Australia, the area is threatened by an oncoming tropical cyclone, which forces us to take immediate refuge in between the steep sides of a nearby gorge. As we wait anxiously and watch the winds' strength increase in its intensity, we witness Sebastian running for shelter in the distance! I urge him to join us but he refuses and is unwillingly launched into the air by the forceful winds, his screams muffled by the cyclone's terrible grip.
region_6_location_8_desc_gold=          Emma suggests that we visit the Super Pit — an open-cut gold mine — to look for the missing didgeridoo, drum, and clapsticks. Hani finds a clue inside of the parked trucks that carry the massive rock. We find a bag of throat lozenges below the driver's seat and Hani notes that the engine is still warm. As we investigate the surrounding area, Natalie screams for us to duck when she hears sharp pellets being propelled through the air at us.

# region 7 location descriptions

region_7_location_1_desc_silver=          While crossing the Baling Bridge in Xuchang, Hani notices Sebastian up ahead. The bridge made of green stone begins to sway and I realize that it is going to collapse! As I hand Natalie to Hani and Emma who await on the shore, I run back to save Sebastian. He precariously grips the edge of one of the loosening beams. I extend my hand and, although he's hesitant to accept my help, he grabs my hand as I lift him to safety.
region_7_location_2_desc_silver=          Because most of the world's rubies come from Burma, we travel to the city of Mong Hsu and suspect Sebastian won't be far behind. Locals attend a young girl's coming-of-age practice of an ear-piercing ceremony. When Emma notes that the earrings are made of the bluish-hued rubies from the area, we notice Sebastian in disguise on the other side of the room. However, before Sebastian can steal the earrings, a cloaked man disrupts the ceremony and steals them away first.
region_7_location_3_desc_silver=          In a horse-drawn wagon, we travel across the Karakoram Highway in the Xinjiang Province. There we meet Asidoldi, a Golden Eagle hunter who has trained his eagle for over fourteen years. When I show Asidoldi a green jade jewel that was found in the region, Natalie warns that she smells a dust storm brewing. A powerful gust of wind forces the jade from my hand but Asidoldi's Golden Eagle skillfully flies and retrieves it within his claws.
region_7_location_4_desc_silver=          We visit the Yak Butter Sculpture House in Qinghai, China, where we find sculptures of flowers and houses entirely made of yak butter! Then Hani and Emma start laughing when they come across a sculpture that bears an uncanny resemblance to Sebastian, but I soon notice a silkworm cocoon embedded in the sculpture. Emma says this is peculiar as Sebastian is deathly afraid of worms. Could the cocoon mean Sebastian is up to his nefarious ways again or is this a trap?
region_7_location_5_desc_silver=          At a Chinese opera house in Shandong Province, Emma bites into a moon cake and finds a hidden note inside written by the elusive "L" man. Hani notices a man who resembles Sebastian exiting the opera house! When we interview the opera house employees, the only detail they recall about the Sebastian look-alike was that he wrote with his left hand and ate peanuts, which Sebastian is allergic to. I wonder why Mr. L — the Sebastian look-alike — would want to hurt Sebastian.
region_7_location_6_desc_silver=          In the waterside city of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, we search for monkeys at the Humble Administrator's Garden, one of the classical gardens built during the Ming Dynasty. Emma is mesmerized by the lotus pool but is soon interrupted when she sees a monkey, holding an enormous blue sapphire with its tail, climb up the pavilion walls. By the time I am able to scale the wall, the monkey and the sapphire have long since disappeared.
region_7_location_7_desc_silver=          When the governor of Guandong Province, Ye Jianying hears of our admirable quest to cure Natalie, he suspiciously insists on meeting Emma alone. When Emma arrives to the governor's office, Sebastian covers her mouth and begs her to let him speak. He tells Emma that he wants to prove that he is better at questing than me and claims that he has captured a monkey! He says that, however, another man by the name of "Mr. L" is after him but he doesn't know why.
region_7_location_8_desc_silver=          Near the Ailaoshan Mountains, Yunnan province, we meet Wu Ping, a victim of the spores who believes that the rubies from the nearby mines may have somehow cured her of her blindness. Wu Ping says that a few days after she was blinded by the spores, she fell near the mines and instantly regained her eyesight. Later, upon looking in the mirror, she saw flecks of ruby crystals on her face and thinks that crystals may have neutralized the spore's deadly effect!

region_7_location_1_desc_gold=          The whereabouts of the terracotta warrior statue still eludes us. We listen to a Chinese pipa performance and as the virtuoso strums the strings of the pear-shaped instrument, I sense that Emma is distracted. She confesses that, in spite of Sebastian's evil ways, she can't help but wonder if Sebastian is truly in danger by the cloaked man. Hani says that Sebastian is probably trying to trick us but Emma insists that the gravelly-voiced "Mr. L" and Sebastian can't be the same person.
region_7_location_2_desc_gold=          We hear rumors that the terracotta warrior statue was smuggled to Xinjiang a few years ago. We search a field of pear trees and again spot the cloaked man staring at us from across the orchard! He holds onto Natalie's shoulders and threatens to hurt her if we don't bring him the terracotta statue. I plead with him. "Please don't hurt our daughter. What do you want with us?" The cloaked man simply responds with, "Find the terracotta warrior and you'll find the cure."
region_7_location_3_desc_gold=          Much to our shock, we receive a package from Sebastian containing rare tea leaves that are purported to cure blindness. We deliberate about whether or not to offer Natalie the tea, but then she insists on tasting it. She takes a few sips but, sadly, nothing happens. Emma believes this was a good-hearted gesture by Sebastian but Hani is not so sure and believes that Sebastian was trying to demoralize us and weaken our sense of hope.
region_7_location_4_desc_gold=          In Qinghai, we meet a renowned silk embroidery artist, Qiang, who shows us how she skillfully stitches a silk painting of delicate flowers. She tells us that a man with a gruff voice recently visited her studio and demanded to know where the terracotta warrior statue that appeared in one of her early paintings could be found. When she told the man that she didn't know, he went into a rage and searched her studio but left empty handed.
region_7_location_5_desc_gold=          The "Golden Monkeys of China" that inhabit Shandong, China may help us find the terracotta warrior statue. As we walk through a bamboo jungle, we suddenly find ourselves surrounded by dozens of Golden monkeys staring at us intently with their blue faces and flame-orange fur. One monkey takes Natalie by the hand and leads us to a thicket under which lies a hidden door leading underground. Emma is weary and wonders if this is a trap but we must see where it leads.
region_7_location_6_desc_gold=          We travel by boat in Jiangsu, China — often dubbed the "Venice of the East" — because of its crisscrossed canals. Our guide reveals that the gravelly-voiced "Mr. L" was actually born in the Chinese Year of the Monkey! He adds that Mr. L's birth year is a clue to help us find the treasured terracotta statue that can bring us closer to a cure for Natalie. He warns, however, that those born in the Year of the Monkey are especially clever and difficult to outsmart.
region_7_location_7_desc_gold=          In Guangdong Province, Sebastian kidnaps Natalie in order to collect a sizable ransom from the rich villagers. The sweltering heat of the afternoon causes Sebastian to faint and collapse. Natalie, who hears Sebastian's moaning, places a cool cloth on his forehead and fans him. Sebastian is moved by such a kind gesture and asks why she didn't try to escape. When Natalie says that everyone deserves compassion, Sebastian unexpectedly feels remorse for Natalie and returns her to us!
region_7_location_8_desc_gold=          In the mountainous regions of Yunnan province, we meet a village of Yi people who are among the seventh largest ethnic group in China. A villager shows us how they train cormorants to catch fish from the streams and then reveals a book of pictographs that describes the terracotta warrior statue we are searching for. As we continue to read, we hear creepy laughter in the distance and, upon turning the page, realize the rest of the pages have been stolen!

# region 8 location descriptions

region_8_location_1_desc_silver=          In the gold rush mining town of Atlin, British Columbia, we stop at the mineral springs to have a drink of cold mineral water. However, we discover Sebastian, looking pallid and heaving on the ground. He tells us that he had been given a cup of mineral water that was laced with traces of peanuts, which he is extremely allergic to. He believes that "Mr. L" was trying to poison him and may be hiding somewhere nearby.
region_8_location_2_desc_silver=          Green-colored hail clouds hover over us in Stewart, British Columbia — a clear warning sign that a terrible hail storm is on its way. We barricade ourselves inside a cabin and observe as golf ball-sized hailstones slam against the ground outside. To pass the time, we play jewel boards and use the Eskimo rule of adding a new space each time a special jewel falls off the board. We challenge one another to solve the board using the fewest dynamic spaces.
region_8_location_3_desc_silver=          At the Discovery Saloon in Nome, Alaska, Sebastian has accidentally left behind his journal. In the last entry, Sebastian describes his son — whom he disowned a few years ago — as having a similar independent nature as Natalie. He writes that his son was very stubborn like himself and they couldn't see eye to eye, which eventually destroyed their relationship. Though they haven't spoken in years, Sebastian wonders about his son's whereabouts and whether he ever thinks of his father.
region_8_location_4_desc_silver=          We meet Masak, an Inupiat Eskimo living in Fairbanks, Alaska, who was recently infected by the spores. He invites us to his village where we enter his igloo and meet his wife and children. He explains that, since being blinded by the spores, all marine life has disappeared from the area, as if Masak's presence repels them away. This phenomenon distresses the entire village as they heavily rely on fishing to supply their food and so Masak and his family have been ostracized.
region_8_location_5_desc_silver=          At the Messenger Feast held in Barrow, Alaska, we watch a performance of the Wolf Dance, which reenacts a traditional story of swallows turning into wolves. A masked dancer dressed in mittens and eagle feather headdress runs through the crowd towards Emma. When he unveils himself, we realize the dancer is Sebastian! He confesses lasting love to Emma and asks her to return to him, an offer she adamantly refuses. How dare he try to steal Emma away from me again!
region_8_location_6_desc_silver=          In Glacier Bay, Alaska, as we watch ice fronts calve dramatically from a glacier and fall into the sea, I'm reminded of how the jewels now seem to fall off the board when I add a few dynamic spaces, which could make solving the board much more challenging, if I am not careful. As we sail in the bay, it's hard to believe that these islands were completely covered by ice over 200 years ago.
region_8_location_7_desc_silver=          In Dawson, Yukon Territory, Emma thinks we are getting closer to solving the mystery behind how to restore Natalie's eyesight. In the local library, Emma discovers an old newspaper article about a mysterious affliction that spread in the region. The victims reportedly were blinded for years until, one day, sunlight reflected off the gold flecks found in the creeks, which somehow restored the victims' eyesight! We immediately bring Natalie to a creek but, alas, nothing happens.
region_8_location_8_desc_silver=          While observing the White Horse Rapids in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Hani notes how the running waters resemble the mane of a white horse, which prompts Natalie to look very saddened. She explains that she misses her horse-riding lessons and wonders when she will ever be able to lay eyes on her favorite horse, Mina, and her beautiful golden mane. Emma and I reassure her that we will soon find the cure to restore her eyesight.

region_8_location_1_desc_gold=          In Atlin, British Columbia, we search for the cagey "Mr. L" who allegedly tried to poison Sebastian. Hani sees a cloaked man on the frozen Atlin Lake holding what appears to be part of a totem pole! While we walk across the frozen lake, I shout at the cloaked man to surrender, but the ice begins to crack beneath our feet. We run back to shore but watch in horror as the cloaked man falls through the thin ice and into the icy water!
region_8_location_2_desc_gold=          Salmon glacier, North America's fifth largest glacier, descends into a river where we watch a grizzly bear feed on the spawning salmon. Surprisingly, we find Sebastian waiting for us back at our campsite. He emphasizes that he was not the perpetrator who planted the deadly spores that blinded Natalie. Suspicious, Hani asks Sebastian who else would have the motive? Sebastian replies that he wanted to seek revenge but would feel too guilty to inflict Natalie, an innocent bystander.
region_8_location_3_desc_gold=          In search of the totem pole that may shed light on Natalie's cure, I drive a team of sled dogs through a fierce blizzard, and when the sled topples over, I badly sprain my ankle and am unable to stand. Someone reaches out their hand to offer help and, much to my amazement, I realize that Sebastian is smiling at me and offering his help. I hesitate but then push his hand aside and continue ahead on my own.
region_8_location_4_desc_gold=          On the shores of the Tanana River in Fairbanks, Alaska, I hike to find the totem pole supposedly buried along an Inuit trade route. As I trudge up the slushy slope, the steady rainfall soaks through my coat. As it grows colder, the rain becomes an exquisite snowfall, and I forget how wet I am. I am in real danger of freezing to death as hypothermia sets in when Sebastian offers his own warm coat and builds a fire to revive me.
region_8_location_5_desc_gold=          We explore the tundra of Barrow, Alaska for the dubious totem pole. We squint against the icy winds and see what appears to be a halo of light, which forms when crystals close to the ground behave like jewels, refracting and reflecting sunlight. A shaft of light shines upon Natalie and she is instantly able to see a blurry outline of us! Emma and I scream for joy, believing that Natalie's eyesight has been restored, but then just as quickly, her blindness returns.
region_8_location_6_desc_gold=          As Hani and I hike the jagged mountain of Glacier Bay, Alaska, which is wrapped in clouds, we keep searching for the totem pole that might help cure Natalie. As I wait for Hani to make his descent down the mountain, he triggers a rumbling avalanche that buries him alive! I scramble up the slope to look for Hani when Sebastian appears to offer his help. Together we probe the snow until we find Hani and dig him out of the snow!
region_8_location_7_desc_gold=          We arrive in Dawson, Yukon Territory after learning that one of the local hockey players may know more information about the totem pole's whereabouts. He asks to meet me alone and so we play hockey on a secluded, frozen lake. As we pass the puck back and forth, he tells me that the totem pole was last seen during the Klondike Gold Rush over fifty years ago, but was stolen by a French man by the name of Alain Grenard — Sebastian's grandfather!
region_8_location_8_desc_gold=          Landing by helicopter on a remote glacier near Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, we find bows and arrows and whole spears embedded in the ice. What we find most intriguing is an indentation in the ice of an artifact that had been recently stolen, which may have been the totem pole we have been searching for. Emma notices a strand of dark hair among the artifacts and believes it belongs to the thief. Although Sebastian has dark hair, Hani believes it is someone else.

# region 9 location descriptions

region_9_location_1_desc=          As our plane approaches Vladivostok, Russia, I immediately notice how the city, comprised by a series of winding streets, resembles a complicated maze from the air. I interpret this as a sign of direction on how to proceed!  At the Trans-Siberian Railway office, we find out that a man with a hoarse voice who identified himself as "Mr. L" just boarded the train to Khabarovsk! Apparently, Mr. L was carrying a large attaché case and paid for his tickets with French francs!
region_9_location_2_desc=          After we board the train to Khabarovsk, we come to Mr. L's cabin. When we storm the room, we find nothing but Mr. L's tea, which is still piping hot. In the trash, we find a drawing of the legendary Golden Jewel Board that I have searched for but have never found. Perhaps if Emma and I find Mr. L, we will also find the Golden Jewel Board, which may be able to help Natalie.
region_9_location_3_desc=          At the Snow Festival in Sapporo, Japan, we search for the fabled Golden Jewel Board amongst hundreds of snow statues and ice sculptures. Hani points in astonishment towards a life-sized snow sculpture of Sebastian. The sculpture's head, however, has been severely bashed in. Judging from the fist imprints left in the snow, I immediately deduce that a left-handed person, such as Mr. L, must have been the culprit who struck the sculpture in fury.
region_9_location_4_desc=          At the center of Lake Toya in Japan, there are four islands - Oshima, Bentenjima, Kannonjima, and Manjujima. By ferry, we explore each island until we come across a carved wooden horse, black with golden saddle markings and a decorative plume attached to its head, lodged in the grassy hill. Natalie fondly recalls a children's book about horses and how this breed of farming horse is commonly found in Hachinohe, Japan.
region_9_location_5_desc=          Japan's biggest float festival Sansha Taisai, is taking place In Hachinohe, Japan. The citywide festival, features floats, as well as Tiger Dancers and people with drums and flutes. The celebratory nature of the float festival almost makes me forget about the serious nature of our quest and need to locate Mr. L. During the parade, a man dressed in a samurai costume approaches me on horseback and tells us that more clues await at the samurai houses in Akita.
region_9_location_6_desc=          Inside a preserved samurai house in Akita, Japan, I discover a blue jewel encased in rock. This must be the clue that the samurai-costumed man in Hachinohe was referring to. When Hani and Emma each find a blue jewel, we combine all three jewels, which seems to release the encased jewel altogether. Upon closer inspection, we spot red dye on the jewels, which shimmers and may be from the safflower dye, beni, used in the production of handspun silk.
region_9_location_7_desc=          Yamagata's most renowned silk weaver, Misaki, inspects the dye on the jewels we found in Akita.  She pulls out a red silk handkerchief she was given as a child and compares the shades of red, which match perfectly. She says that the shimmering red dye is extremely rare and its origin is still unknown. Legend has it that the dye is from the red scale of a vibrantly-colored carp, known as koi, found in the farms of Niigata.
region_9_location_8_desc=          We search for the Golden Jewel Board in Niigata, Japan. At a famous pond known for its koi population, we observe a swirling mass of ornamental carp swimming in the waters, each one vibrantly-colored as the many jewels of the world. Distressed sightseers exclaim that the oldest koi in the pond was just stolen! When we view photographs of the oldest koi, I'm amazed because, on its belly, is a black splotch in the shape of Japan and a red mark representing Tokyo.
region_9_location_9_desc=          At a sumo wrestling match in Tokyo, we are introduced to a sumo wrestler who bears a large tattoo on his chest of the same koi that was recently stolen from Niigata! When I ask him about the tattoo, he said he saw the koi in an aquarium in his roommate's room! His roommate, a man with a scratchy voice, told him recently that he is heading to Mount Fuji to find the Golden Jewel Board!
region_9_location_10_desc=          We investigate the forests near the base of Mount Fuji to search for the Golden Jewel Board. The locals warn us that the forests have a sinister reputation but we ignore them. After several hours of hiking, I realize that the magnetic fields generated by iron deposits in the forest floor cause our compasses to malfunction. We're lost but Natalie brilliantly suggests that we follow the smell of chimney smoke out of the forest.
region_9_location_11_desc=          At the Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Sebastian says we are running out of time to help Natalie. He says that, with his questing skills, he can help us find the Golden Jewel Board more quickly. Because we seem suspicious of Sebastian's motivations, he shows us a map and says he has reason to believe that Mr. L is traveling to Osaka to steal the Golden Jewel Board but that if we leave right now together, we might still catch him in time.
region_9_location_12_desc=          In Osaka, Sebastian and I are now allies for a change. He has turned over a new leaf and says that, after meeting Natalie, he had wanted to help us by converting from his evil ways. Inside the Osaka Castle, we each split up and search the castle's rooms.  We manage to corner the cloaked Mr. L, but when I tell him to surrender, he makes a dash for it and climbs over the walls of cut rock and dives into the moat!
region_9_location_13_desc=          At the ferris wheel in Kumamoto, Japan, a woman whispers the number "1932" to us and stresses its significance. We then recall all the clues we have found so far, including the knight's armor in Europe that was inscribed with the words, "Beware of the son." Sebastian exclaims that the inscription must be referring to his own estranged son, Lukas, who was born in 1932, the Year of the Monkey! It has been Lukas who has been sabotaging us all along!
region_9_location_14_desc=          We track Lukas to Kagoshima, Japan and find he has possession of the legendary Golden Jewel Board. He brags that he was able to find it although Sebastian and I have been unable to for years. Lukas also confesses that he infected Natalie and other victims with the deadly spores in hopes to lure his father, Sebastian, out from hiding. This whole time, Lukas has been seeking revenge on Sebastian for disowning him several years ago!
region_9_location_15_desc=          Once we arrive in Busan, South Korea, Lukas tries to infect Sebastian with a vial of spores, but Natalie manages to trip him, which causes Lukas to fall and accidentally expose himself to the spores and lose his own eyesight!  When the sunlight refracts upon the Golden Jewel Board's glittering surface and onto Natalie's face, the shift in light causes her to sneeze so forcefully for a full minute that, afterwards, she proclaims that she can see again!
region_9_location_16_desc=          In Gwangju, South Korea, we enjoy a traditional meal of kalbi. As Sebastian makes a toast, he says he is grateful to Natalie for letting him "see the light," and how doing good and restoring his friendship with me is more fulfilling than possessing the world's jewels.  We intend to bring the Golden Jewel Board home where it will be the featured centerpiece in our museum, always reminding us of Natalie's seemingly miraculous recovery.

# region 10 location descriptions

region_10_location_1_desc=          Emma and I are astounded that Natalie has regained her eyesight! It brings me such joy to see her exploring the world with such wonderment again. I take her to an astronomy observatory in Hilo, Hawaii, where she views constellations for the first time through a powerful telescope. As we gaze and identify stars, Natalie endearingly offers to allow me to choose any star in the heavens and name it after her.
region_10_location_2_desc=          After completing our harrowing quest to help Natalie, I notice how Emma seems much more adventurous and spontaneous. We decide to take a romantic drive together to South Point, Hawaii and observe some Hawaiian Monk Seals and Hawksbill turtles — both endangered species — along the shoreline. We drive further until we reach Ka Lae Point where Emma playfully jumps off the cliffs into the emerald green waters! She dares me to jump in and eventually I join her and we swim until sundown.
region_10_location_3_desc=          Emma has always been an incredible athlete! During our vacation, she has developed an intense proclivity for swimming, running, and biking. Neither Hani nor I can keep up with her athletic ability. Everywhere we go, people compliment Emma on her tenacity in sports and one person even describes her as being made of iron! Emma becomes so excited, determined to someday create a kind of competition called the Ironman Triathlon!
region_10_location_4_desc=          As Emma and I observe the snowcaps of the dormant volcano, Mauna Kea, we laugh as I recount the countless times we had playfully challenged each other during our former quests. While searching for artifacts in mountainous regions, for instance, Emma used to race me up the steep mountain slopes. Emma points out that Mauna Kea is actually the tallest mountain in the world when measured from base to summit, since its base is located on the seafloor, and so challenges me to race her to the summit!
region_10_location_5_desc=          Hani and I visit the shallow slopes of Mauna Loa, the largest shield volcano in the world. It's hard to believe that just two years ago in 1950, a large eruption had destroyed several villages here. At the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, we learn that the locals, while rebuilding their homes and communities, had come up with new jewel board configurations and styles of play, which they happily share with us. Soon enough, Hani and I are playing dueling jewel boards with the Hawaiians!
region_10_location_6_desc=          Often called the "crowning jewel of Maui," Lahaina boasts marine life wonders that we couldn't resist viewing. The humpback whales have migrated to Hawaii and Natalie was anxious to see them for the first time. I explain to her how their annual migration is over 6,000 miles long. Soon enough, a mother whale and her calf become visible and, as if to say hello, the mother whale exhales air through her blowhole and slaps her pectoral fin on the water's surface.
region_10_location_7_desc=          We befriend two affable tourists who enthusiastically describe their wish to combine their favorite pastimes of sailing and surfing. One of the major challenges of surfing was having to wait — sometimes for days — to catch a good wave. After several hours and during a lengthy brainstorm session, we mull over an array of possible ideas. Then one of the men suggests attaching an articulated mast to the surfboard! The two tourists jump up ecstatically and thank us for helping them!
region_10_location_8_desc=          We travel on a windy road leading to the summit of the volcano, Haleakala, which is often referred to as the "House of the Sun." A rare type of silversword plant — endangered and found only on these slopes — has numerous sword-like succulent leaves covered with silver hairs. Natalie giggles and says the plant's prickly-looking hairs remind her of a hedgehog. We shoo away the goats that try to graze upon the silversword.
region_10_location_9_desc=          We attend a Hawaiian hula school in Hana and learn a few basic moves of this traditional Polynesian dance.  The dancers tell us that some of the movements might represent particular plants and animals. They wear costumes consisting of leis for the hands and shoulders, tapa skirts, and anklets made of dog teeth or whale bone. Accompanying the dancers were instrumentalists playing ukuleles and guitars. The hula performance was so entertaining that Emma and I try to imitate the dancers ourselves!
region_10_location_10_desc=          Snorkeling in the waters near Molokini, I am amazed by how the stony coral reef beneath the water's surface reveals a breathtaking view of large underwater blooms while fire-orange anthias school below and surround the colorful coral shapes.  Later, we view the crescent, moon-shaped volcanic crater from above by helicopter ride. Natalie sketches the Molokini's crater shape and gives the drawing to Hani, telling him that the crater looks like an eyelash.
region_10_location_11_desc=          Upon Hani's suggestion, we visit the infamous Shangri La, the Honolulu home of the philanthropist, Doris Duke. Built in 1937, Shangri La houses an impressive collection of Islamic art and is considered one of Hawaii's most architecturally significant homes. Emma and I are in awe of the extensive collection of over 3,500 artifacts housed in Shangri La, as well as the sweeping views of the ocean and enormous gardens.
region_10_location_12_desc=          While enjoying a beach picnic in Waialua, we become alarmed when the lifeguard shouts that a shark has been spotted in the waters! When we frantically search for Natalie, we realize that she is swimming far from shore. I dive into the waves and free-style swim towards Natalie, who is still unaware of the shark sighting. Although no one is harmed, we find a surfboard floating on the water's surface with a huge bite mark through it!
region_10_location_13_desc=          More than a hundred indigenous artists from all over the world gather in Waimea, Hawaii, to create works of art about Queen Liliuokalani, Hawaii's only reigning queen and the islands' last monarch, ruling until 1893. This multi-talented woman wrote "Aloha Oe," Hawaii's beloved farewell song and also was Hawaii's first native female author. Apparently, the song was inspired by a horseback trip she took in 1877 after witnessing a farewell embrace.
region_10_location_14_desc=          I photograph Emma and Natalie and quickly am reminded of how much I used to love photography. As a college student, I had worked as a photojournalist for the school's newspaper, which is when my love of cultures began and prompted me to later study archeology. Emma, standing with a stunning waterfall in the background, asks me to take a photo of her with Natalie. Pearl City is such a magnificent place that I feel inspired to explore for more cultural artifacts to show in the museum.
region_10_location_15_desc=          The fields from the farms have an inviting bouquet of colors, tastes and smells. I can see shades of strawberry red, soft lavender, creamy white goat cheese, tropical-flower pink, dreamy grape wine, emerald-green taro with roots that will be pounded to purple poi. We are lead on a plantation tour led by long-time plantation workers. The tour takes us to the fields where the fruit is being harvested and Natalie picks a pineapple to take home.
region_10_location_16_desc=          In northern part of Hanalei, we take a tour of the farms where the majority of Hawaii's taro — a tropical starchy plant primarily grown as a vegetable food for its root — is grown. Emma says that, because the farms are constantly irrigated with water, the fields resemble a patchwork quilt. We learn how to make poi, the staple Polynesian food made from taro. Natalie enjoys the slightly sweet taste of the poi and asks if we can make more when we return home.
region_10_location_17_desc=          In kayaks, we paddle leisurely down the Wailua River to view the Secret Falls and ruins, as well as the lush tropical jungles and vibrant flowers. Next we come to a cliff from which we jump into a pool and swim in the cool waters under a waterfall. Within the beautiful splendor of this tropical palace, we notice an intimate wedding ceremony taking place beside the river, which prompts me to think fondly about my own wedding day with Emma.
region_10_location_18_desc=          We go birdwatching near the sun-drenched beaches of Poipu, Kauai. At one point, we hear the squeaky sound of balloons rubbing together. Emma instantly recognizes that the sound is the bird call from an iiwi, an endangered Hawaiian bird. As we get closer, we hear the unique buzzing sound the iiwi's wings make as it flutters from tree to tree.  We wait near a lehua blossom, which iiwis love to eat, and finally catch a glimpse of these bright persimmon-colored birds through our binoculars!
region_10_location_19_desc=          On the oldest of the main Hawaiian islands, Kauai, we hike to the largest canyon in the Pacific — Waimea Canyon. Over a thousand years ago, rivers and floods carved the canyon, its walls revealing past volcanic eruptions. At a lookout point, we take in fantastic views of this natural wonder, which rivals the Grand Canyon of Arizona in its beauty, and notice how the elevation makes the air significantly cooler. It is truly a dramatic sight to behold!
region_10_location_20_desc=          Though the sea cliffs seem to appear very barren, I see how this area could provide so much life to people living here in the future because of the freshwater from the mountain streams and native vegetation. For now though, we see this area by helicopter and notice the isolated beaches and lush foliage. Dozens of sea caves, small beaches and high waterfalls add to the uniqueness of the landscape.

# region dialog
region_dialog_caption=Region:
silver_quest=Silver Quest
gold_quest=Gold Quest
hidden_quest=Hidden Quest

quest_locked=Locked
quest_completed=Completed
quest_partially_completed=%d of %d Completed
quest_undiscovered=Undiscovered


# location dialog
location_dialog_caption=Location:
location_status_locked=Locked
location_status_opened=
location_status_completed=Completed!
location_dialog_locked_description=Note to self: Don't have time to log my experiences here yet.  I will do it when I get here.

#sign-in dialog
signin_message_name_required_caption=A Name Is Required
signin_message_name_required=Please enter your name to create a new player profile.
signin_message_name_in_use_caption=Name Already In Use
signin_message_name_in_use=Please enter a different name,@or click on a name in the@Returning Guests list.
signin_message_name_delete_player_caption=Delete %s?
signin_message_name_delete_player=WARNING: This player's data and game progress will be lost if the player is deleted.
signin_message_name_delete_last_player_caption=Delete %s?
signin_message_name_delete_last_player=WARNING: To make room for the new player, the player listed above will be deleted, including all game progress.

#tournament registration dialog
tr_error_empty_name=Please Enter Your Screen Name
tr_error_empty_location=Please Enter Your Location
tr_error_empty_need_agree_rules=You Must Agree to Tournament Rules

# jewels dialog
jewel_title_01=Aztec Gold Coin
jewel_text_01=When we first discovered the gold coins several years ago, I became so curious as to their significance and history. Legend has it that the coins may have been made from three golden glyphs in the shape of a flint knife, serpent, and an Aztec warrior. Before the glyphs could be stolen, the Aztecs melted them into coins to help jewel board players reach their ultimate goal of matching four of the gold coins together.
jewel_title_02=Diamond
jewel_text_02=I finally discovered this elusive diamond in South Africa While searching for the largest diamond in the world — “The Star of Africa” — that apparently resurfaced on the black market after being stolen a few years ago. It’s hard to believe that the diamond is a mineral composite of carbon, which is the same as ordinary soot! Admired for its seemingly invincible nature, diamonds were often thought to give its wearer strength in battle. 
jewel_title_03=Turquoise Head
jewel_text_03=This decoratively carved gemstone made of turquoise resembles a baby’s head and was apparently used by the Egyptians and Persians, as well as by the Aztecs to decorate their masks. Hani, in particular, loves the sky-blue intensity of turquoise as it reminds him of the expansive skies he would sail beneath for months at a time as a young man.
jewel_title_04=Fire Opal Head
jewel_text_04=On a previous quest in Mexico, I remember the day we discovered the orange skull relic made of fire opal. Coincidentally, real skulls had littered the trailhead near a temple where we later found the stunning fire opal gem from which the relic was carved. Apparently, the orange opal symbolized the Aztec’s King of the Fifth Sun and, although the theory is intriguing, the speculation was never confirmed, remaining a mystery still to this day.
jewel_title_05=Emerald
jewel_text_05=Back in Africa a few years ago, I spotted a discolored boulder, which I eventually pushed aside to reveal a cavern, inside which was a radiant emerald! Once inside the cavern, I later discovered that the emerald was one of the largest in the world. The emerald adds so much elegance to the museum’s existing collection.
jewel_title_06=Red Garnet
jewel_text_06=This traditional garnet jewel, bearing a deep red color is, by far, one of Emma’s favorite jewels because its color reminds her of the delicious red persimmons she ate after school as a young girl. In fact, for her wedding ring, I had personally designed a special band with a red garnet jewel selected from Africa. She couldn’t have been more pleased with her wedding ring!
jewel_title_07=Crow-Face Relic
jewel_text_07=This black crow-faced jewel found in Africa still mystifies me as I am still learning about its many qualities. Legend has it that people used to think the jewel had a foreboding presence and sometimes served as a warning for danger. The jewel seems to get in the way of my progress unless I carefully manipulate them so that they self-destruct.
jewel_title_08=Tiger’s Eye
jewel_text_08=With its rich yellow and brown stripes resembling the eye of a large feline, the tiger’s eye jewel perfectly suits its namesake. Tiger’s eye jewels were often worn by Roman soldiers for protection in hopes to ward off danger in battle. Canada, Burma, and South Africa are a few of the sources for the jewel that, some say, represents the sun because of its changeable silky luster.
jewel_title_09=Hardwood Mask Relic
jewel_text_09=The same mask relic carved in hardwood that archeologists excavated in Mexico has purportedly been smuggled to an unknown location in the arctic regions of Canada and Alaska.  The mask, with a rich, dark brown patina, has undergone significant wear and tear from being used during dance performances that reenact traditional folk stories, but nevertheless, the mask would be a substantial addition to any museum collection.
jewel_title_10=Ruby
jewel_text_10=Exceptionally vivid, the ruby jewel found in Iceland seems to radiate from within because of its glowing center which resembles the flickering ember of a fire. Rubies have usually been considered one of the rarest jewels on earth, which were traditionally found in India, but have since been discovered in east Asia and Africa too. Because of their incomparable red color, rubies symbolize passion and fire.
jewel_title_11=Chinese Jade
jewel_text_11=The ancient green token found in China was sculpted from jade, a gemstone that has been known to man for over 6,000 years. Known in China as the “royal gem” and considered as valuable as gold in the West, jade was prized because of its durability, considered the preferred material for making tools and weapons. This particular jade token once belonged to a high-ranking member of the imperial family who believed that the jade token stimulated his creativity.
jewel_title_12=Gold Nugget
jewel_text_12=The gold nugget, which I found in Canada, exhibits an iridescent sheen to it that, when held up to the light, can reveal an amazing play of color. One can see nuanced shades of color within a rippled spectrum on the gold nugget’s surface. Most of these nuggets can be found in the Bearpaw formation that extends to the Saskatchewan River in Canada and south toward Montana. 
jewel_title_13=Onyx Zebra Relic
jewel_text_13=The story behind the zebra-faced relic found in South America is such an intriguing tale. A sculptor, frustrated with her recent artwork, apparently took a walk in the woods and spotted a black-and-white striped moth. She was instantly drawn to the mesmerizing design on the moth’s wings and, upon returning home, carved this zebra relic from a large black onyx gemstone with white bands. 
jewel_title_14=Amethyst
jewel_text_14=Experts from around the world believe that the striking purple color of this teardrop amethyst jewel found in Iceland derives from a high concentration of iron content. Greek legends describe a beautiful maiden after whom the jewel is named. She escaped the fierce attack of tigers by being turned into a statue of quartz. As a remorseful man wept tears of wine over the stone maiden, a lively purple stone was created!
jewel_title_15=“Chicky” Mask
jewel_text_15=This vibrant bird mask relic created by the Kweni tribe in the Ivory Coast of Africa was carved from wood and coated with natural dyes. The bird mask’s most notable features include almond shaped eyes, a rounded forehead, finely sculptured nose and mouth with small but sprouting lips. A work of art, the bird mask combines human and animal forms and was often used in Kweni gatherings and celebrations.
jewel_title_16=Amber
jewel_text_16=This amber relic found in Europe resembles a honey-colored candy, but is actually made of fossilized tree resin which is several million years old and derived from extinct conifer trees and ancient pine trees. Because amber can contain an insect or pieces of earth, such as leaves or pine needles, amber is often considered to be nature’s time capsule, offering scientists the perfect opportunity to study the DNA of extinct species. 
jewel_title_17=Seashell
jewel_text_17=Because Natalie has loved to collect seashells since she was a toddler, she was overjoyed to view the shell we found in Australia as it reminds her of the many tiny seashells she has found and kept in her growing collection. She perceptively notes how the shell possesses an iridescent sheen, as if it might glow at night like the moon.
jewel_title_18=Bloodstone Monkey Relic
jewel_text_18=In Australia, we discover a rare bloodstone that has been decoratively carved into the shape of an ominous-looking monkey head. During ancient times, polished bloodstones were sometimes described as reflecting the sun, which may be due to the gem’s appearance reminding people of the red setting sun, mirrored in the ocean. Bloodstone is also found in the United States and in India where pulverized bloodstone is used as medicine.
jewel_title_19=African Silver Coin
jewel_text_19=The African silver coins will come in handy in Australia during our quests. The silver coins, having a mintage of several thousand, were made during the reign of a former Ethiopian emperor. The silver coins dating from the early 1900’s feature a lion’s head on both sides and were commonly used by African villagers.
jewel_title_20=African Gold Coin
jewel_text_20=We try matching the rare African gold coins that we had won in Europe since doing so will award a special turn allowing us to turn any space to gold. Although they resemble the African silver coins, I know that they are rare and have their own significance. It is said that the coins may have originally come from West Africa and were subsequently smuggled when they became highly sought after.
jewel_title_21=Citrine Warming Jewel
jewel_text_21=The rare citrine jewels we found in Mexico may prove very handy in Iceland — “the land with a chilly name.” The citrine jewels are warm to the touch and could possibly emit enough heat to melt the most impenetrable ice blocks and release the jewels encased inside. We have to be careful though to use the citrine jewels sparingly as they tend to dissipate after their melting powers are used, however, more of them exist and are waiting to be found.
jewel_title_22=White Pearl
jewel_text_22=Bearing a milky opaque luster, the white pearl was first discovered in culturally rich regions of China. Emma, Hani, and I use the white pearl to play a variation of the jewel game whereas when the white pearl reaches the bottom and falls off the board, we add a new board space. Although it’s extremely tricky to conquer the jewel board, it is still possible to eventually turn all the spaces to gold.
jewel_title_23=Quartz Timepiece
jewel_text_23=This Quartz timepiece, found in Mexico, was first used by the Aztecs to play a variation of the jewel game by matching three of these Quartz timepieces, which gave them more time to play. I wonder if I too can use the timepiece in a similar way to play when I need more time to finish. I should hold onto these as they may be useful during our harrowing quests.
jewel_title_24=Delicate Zircon Crystals
jewel_text_24=Emma adores the Zircon crystals that we found in Iceland, which resemble a fragile flower. Because of the cold climate and glaciers there, we could’ve easily mistaken the crystals for an ordinary ice sculpture but soon realized that they have another significance. We have to be extremely careful though not to break them and take them along with us in case we need them later.
jewel_title_25=Unswappable Fluorite 
jewel_text_25=The intense green color of the fluorite jewel we discovered in Europe matches the vividness of the rice paddies in Eastern Asia where the jewels were later hidden. However, we soon find that they are a bit of a nuisance as they are not very practical for use on a jewel board. At one point, Hani tried to barter the fluorite jewels at a local market, but oddly could not find a single person willing to accept them.
jewel_title_26=Encased Lapis
jewel_text_26=Near the golden hills of Tanzania, Africa, we are fortunate enough to discover a spectacular lapis jewel never before seen, which features a striking shade of blue similar to that of the deepest ocean. This particular jewel was deemed too rare to take the chance of removing the outer crust of common rock. The visitors of the museum will be so pleased to see such a fine specimen of lapis, which will surely conjure lasting amazement.
jewel_title_27=Exclusive Iolite
jewel_text_27=While sleuthing in South America, we fortuitously stumbled across this magnificent iolite jewel. We later learn that this iolite jewel is more valuable and rare than first imagined. Because of its transparent violet-blue stone, the iolite can be used as a polarizing filter to determine the direction of the sun on overcast days! Emma especially likes to try matching only this jewel when it is used on the jewel board.
jewel_title_28=Aventurine Scarab
jewel_text_28=We learn about a group of artists in Australia who carved scarab sculptures from aventurine gemstone. The aventurine beetles exhibit mica flecks embedded in the stone, which sparkle in the sunlight. Aventurine’s name is derived from the Italian, “a ventura,” meaning “to cometh” and is typically carved into beads and figurines.
jewel_title_29=Aquamarine
jewel_text_29=I couldn’t believe our luck in finding this rare aquamarine jewel in China! Aquamarine, a pastel blue jewel, can be found in a range of blue shades, however the finest color of aquamarines is considered to be a darker blue. Aquamarine’s name is derived from Latin words meaning “sea and water,” therefore the name “aquamarine” means “sea water.” It is sometimes believed that the jewel’s peaceful blue color arouses feelings of friendship, trust, and sympathy.
jewel_title_30=Black Pearl
jewel_text_30=On a quest to Alaska, we are amazed to find a rare black pearl because they are usually found in the warmer waters of the South Pacific where the large oysters holding the special cultured pearls exist. The black pearls are created when an oyster covers a foreign object, such as a tiny fish, grain of sand, or crab that slips naturally inside an oyster's shell or inserted by a human.  




jewel_title_s_01=Aztec Gold Coin
jewel_text_s_01=This is a starting Relic – NO Text here. 
jewel_title_s_02=Diamond
jewel_text_s_02=This is a starting Relic – NO Text here.
jewel_title_s_03=Turquoise Head
jewel_text_s_03=This is a starting Relic – NO Text here.
jewel_title_s_04=Fire Opal Head
jewel_text_s_04=This is a starting Relic – NO Text here.
jewel_title_s_05=Emerald
jewel_text_s_05=This is a starting Relic – NO Text here.
jewel_title_s_06=Red Garnet
jewel_text_s_06=This is a starting Relic – NO Text here.
jewel_title_s_07=Crow-Face Relic
jewel_text_s_07=The black crow-faced jewel certainly holds many secrets and provokes much discussion amongst my archeologist colleagues!
jewel_title_s_08=Tiger’s Eye
jewel_text_s_08=Although I have a few common specimens of Tiger’s Eye, none are of high enough quality for museum display.
jewel_title_s_09=Hardwood Mask Relic
jewel_text_s_09=Although the Mexican mask relic has been smuggled, I believe that, with Emma and Hani’s help, we’ll be able to track it down.
jewel_title_s_10=Ruby
jewel_text_s_10=Rubies seem to radiate from within because of their glowing center which resembles the flickering ember of a fire.
jewel_title_s_11=Chinese Jade
jewel_text_s_11=I must get back to China someday!  I need a high quality Jade carving for my collection.
jewel_title_s_12=Gold Nugget
jewel_text_s_12=Without a keen eye, a gold nugget can easily be mistaken for a shimmering yellow pebble.
jewel_title_s_13=Onyx Zebra Relic
jewel_text_s_13=The black onyx carved in the shape of a zebra’s face is such a peculiar and unique artifact that no jewel lover will be able to resist coming to view it.
jewel_title_s_14=Amethyst
jewel_text_s_14=The rare teardrop amethyst sparks tears of joys for those who have witnessed its remarkable beauty!
jewel_title_s_15=“Chicky” Mask
jewel_text_s_15=I hope to someday display the famed bird mask that will spark the imagination of those who see it and prompt them to envision the various celebrations for which the mask was used.
jewel_title_s_16=Amber
jewel_text_s_16=As one of my favorite relics, the rare amber awaits somewhere in Europe, ready to be discovered and shown to the world.
jewel_title_s_17=Seashell
jewel_text_s_17=The seashell, reportedly found in Australia, is sometimes a preferred toy of baby kangaroos called joeys because of the shell’s play of light on its surface.
jewel_title_s_18=Bloodstone Monkey Relic
jewel_text_s_18=What a treasure to behold for whomever may be lucky enough to find the monkey bloodstone, which has been sought after for years.
jewel_title_s_19=African Silver Coin
jewel_text_s_19=Although I’ve read about these African silver coins, I still have yet to find them on my quests.
jewel_title_s_20=African Gold Coin
jewel_text_s_20=The gold coins from Africa would be such an incredible addition to any respectable coin collection.
jewel_title_s_21=Citrine
jewel_text_s_21=Citrine jewels would surely draw many to the museum. I must find one for my collection!
jewel_title_s_22=White Pearl
jewel_text_s_22=This lustrous white pearl is unlike any other as it can help jewel board players in special ways!
jewel_title_s_23=Quartz Timepiece
jewel_text_s_23=This drawing of an antique stopwatch relic is particularly stunning as there are very few of these particular ones in known existence.
jewel_title_s_24=Delicate Zircon Crystals
jewel_text_s_24=The crystal flower made of zircon symbolizes a lasting example of the delicate nature of questing for jewels!
jewel_title_s_25=Unswappable Fluorite
jewel_text_s_25=Who wouldn’t want to find this mesmerizing fluorite jewel with its green fluorescence?
jewel_title_s_26=Lapis
jewel_text_s_26=The lapis jewel is very renowned because it can supposedly outshine many of the most sparkling jewels.
jewel_title_s_27=Exclusive Iolite
jewel_text_s_27=I hope to someday view the prismatic nature of the iolite jewel that astounds gemologists around the world.
jewel_title_s_28=Aventurine Scarab
jewel_text_s_28=The beetle-shaped aventurine jewel will surely cause quite a stir in the archeological — and entomological — community.
jewel_title_s_29=Aquamarine
jewel_text_s_29=Some aquamarine jewels can be as large as a lion’s tooth! It would be fantastic to find one and see for myself!
jewel_title_s_30=Black Pearl
jewel_text_s_30=I've been looking for a rare Black Pearl for display in my museum for a long time.  I must keep looking.


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artifact_title_01=Aztec Warrior's Animal Skin
artifact_text_01=This animal skin, once worn by Aztec warriors during battle, is far better than any artifact I could have dreamed to find in Mexico. Because of my esteemed reputation of finding and preserving cultural artifacts, I have been given permission to bring this fine specimen back with me! 

artifact_title_02=Icelandic Viking Ship Head
artifact_text_02=The fabled Icelandic Viking ship head that was buried inside a glacier was excavated safely. Since the ship head was buried in the ice for so long, it is, surprisingly, in excellent condition. Once the ship head is carefully cleaned for viewing, it will look almost brand new!

artifact_title_03=Knight's Armor
artifact_text_03=This unique medieval knight’s armor from Europe was once thought to have been lost forever. Now that I have found it, it will be added to the museum’s renowned collection. Soon, we hope we will be able to display the leather-covered shield made of wood alongside this stunning piece!

artifact_title_04=Zulu Warrior Mask
artifact_text_04=After a circuitous quest in Africa, we finally discovered the Zulu warrior mask, for which the archeological world waited with bated breath and on the edge of their seats. Now, at long last, the mask’s whereabouts have been revealed and it can be appreciated and adored by Zulu mask aficionados everywhere.

artifact_title_05=Ancient South American Petroglyph
artifact_text_05=Ancient Petroglyphs — otherwise known as rock art or cave paintings — of South America include drawings that are unlike any found before and offer crucial insight about the ancient cultures found there. The petroglyphs constitute the principal means of documentation of cultural and intellectual life of many ancient peoples.

artifact_title_06=Australian Musical Instruments
artifact_text_06=I cannot believe our luck. Not only was an ancient didgeridoo instrument from Australia within our grasp, but so were these delicately carved clap sticks and an aboriginal drum! Finding this incredible set of instruments together is unheard of and sets a new precedent for cultural instruments found in recent years.

artifact_title_07=Terracotta Warrior Statue
artifact_text_07=The rumors about the existence of the infamous terracotta warrior statue from the Qin Dynasty have been true all along! I’ve been told that my discovery of the statue is perhaps one of the greatest finds in recent history, and may lead to more undiscovered terracotta statues as many more are rumored to have been created.

artifact_title_08=Alaskan Totem Pole
artifact_text_08=After hearing accounts from the natives about a mysterious totem pole that had been stolen, I was determined to find it. Since successfully uncovering this grand artifact, I feel that the native heritage and culture of the Pacific Northwest can be revealed through its elaborate carvings of people and animals.  

artifact_title_09=Golden Jewel Board
artifact_text_09=Although I would have easily traded all of my collected artifacts for the fabled Golden Jewel Board, which had stumped everyone as to where it existed, I’m pleased and excited to have finally found the legendary artifact and add it to the existing collection of jewels and other relics in the museum!@@     It’s such a befitting centerpiece for such a grand museum!

#artifact_title_10=USSR's Artifact - Lenin's Body

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artifact_title_s_01=Aztec Warrior's Animal Skin
artifact_text_s_01=I can’t wait to unveil an animal skin that Aztec warriors often wore during their difficult battles. Even with its age and natural decomposition, the animal skin has miraculously undergone only minimal damage. The fact that it still exists today and hasn’t completely deteriorated is incredible. 

artifact_title_s_02=Icelandic Viking Ship Head
artifact_text_s_02=The Vikings were master ship builders and adventurous navigators. Relics similar to this one have surfaced from the Viking era and also revealed intricately carved designs and ornate engravings. This relic is a testament to the remarkable craftsmanship and to the many voyages taken by the Vikings.

artifact_title_s_03=European Knight's Armor
artifact_text_s_03=Wearing a knight’s armor was an effective means of protection in war for centuries. The knight’s armor is reminiscent of when knights served social and political roles during the Middle Ages. Since we’ve acquired a knight’s armor, we will soon point out its fine details, which were hand-made by artisans and craftsmen.

artifact_title_s_04=African Zulu Warrior Mask
artifact_text_s_04=Zulu masks are often hung at the entrance of the Zulu tribesman houses and, apparently, this particular mask was so special that it went missing right away! When we followed the trail of clues, which lead us to various towns in Africa, we learned why the famed mask was so significant.

artifact_title_s_05=Ancient South American Petroglyph
artifact_text_s_05=This South American petroglyph was created by engraving or carving away part of the rock in order to leave images on the rock’s surface. I had always hoped to add a petroglyph to my collection since it would illuminate so much about the social and cultural practices of ancient civilizations. 

artifact_title_s_06=Australian Musical Instruments
artifact_text_s_06=Native Australians have passed down their legacy through paintings and song. It’s no wonder they were able to create beautifully decorated musical instruments made of wood, which have survived the years. To do justice to these magnificent instruments, they should be displayed together in order to imagine their full musical impact.

artifact_title_s_07=Chinese Terracotta Warrior Statue
artifact_text_s_07=The terracotta warrior statue in our possession was buried near the mausoleum of the first Qin emperor in China and is life-size in its dimension! Some historians believe that the terracotta statue may be just one among thousands of soldiers that were created as a means of protection. 

artifact_title_s_08=Alaskan Totem Pole
artifact_text_s_08=Carved from a great cedar tree, this totem pole is one of the greatest treasures ever found, which offers a glimpse into the indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwestern region of North America. Because totem poles easily decay in the rainforest environment of the Northwest Coast, this one is a very noteworthy example.

artifact_title_s_09=Golden Jewel Board
artifact_text_s_09=Although I would have easily traded all of my collected artifacts for the fabled Golden Jewel Board, which had stumped everyone as to where it existed, I’m pleased and excited to have finally found the legendary artifact and add it to the existing collection of jewels and other relics in the museum!@@     It’s such a befitting centerpiece for such a grand museum!

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artifact_title_q_01=Central America
artifact_text_q_01=I’d love to bring back a special artifact from Mexico or Honduras, perhaps an Aztec relic. However, the Central American traders tend to prevent outsiders from their ownership.

artifact_title_q_02=Iceland
artifact_text_q_02=Few Viking ship heads have been found in good shape, but I hope to find one that is unmarred and in perfect condition.

artifact_title_q_03=Europe
artifact_text_q_03=Someday, I will travel to Europe to find something worthy of display in my museum.  Perhaps I can find a beautiful coat of arms, some ancient spears, or maybe even a regal suit of armor. Any of these would fit nicely in my display.

artifact_title_q_04=Africa
artifact_text_q_04=It is said that a famed Zulu mask should be inherited by someone with integrity, and I hope that soon I may be honored enough to keep one safe in my museum.

artifact_title_q_05=South America
artifact_text_q_05=Although many artifacts have been discovered in South America, I hope to make a new finding that will astound museum lovers around the world!

artifact_title_q_06=Australia
artifact_text_q_06=The most respected archeologists of our time have searched in vain for ancient cultural instruments from Australia. I’d love to bring back an intricately carved didgeridoo on my next trip there.

artifact_title_q_07=China
artifact_text_q_07=I’ve heard rumors of a carved soldier made of terracotta that was from the Qin Dynasty!  Wow, what a find that would be!  I am going to reserve a place for it in case I am fortunate enough to one day display it here.

artifact_title_q_08=Pacific Northwest
artifact_text_q_08=On my upcoming visit to the hinterlands of Canada and Alaska, I hope to bring back an artifact from there that will foster new cultural appreciation of those regions.

artifact_title_q_09=East Asia
artifact_text_q_09=To discover the fabled Golden Jewel Board would be the ultimate quest for me and would allow me to finally solve the greatest archeological mystery that has haunted me for so long.@@I suspect that, if it exists at all, it will be found in East Asia.

#######  Trophies

trophy_title0="5 In-A-Row" Trophy
trophy_title1="40 Boards Played" Trophy
trophy_title2="20 Games Won" Trophy

trophy_text0=Congratulations!  You have been awarded this trophy for winning 5 Tournament Games in-a-row!
trophy_text1=Amazing!  You have been awarded this trophy for playing all 40 Tournament boards at least once!
trophy_text2=Excellent!  You have been awarded this trophy for winning 20 Tournament Games!  Keep up the good work!

trophy_text_empty0=To win this esteemed trophy, you must win five Tournament Games in-a-row.
trophy_text_empty1=Play all 40 Tournament Boards to completion at least one time each, and this prestigious trophy will be yours!
trophy_text_empty2=Accumulate 20 wins while playing in Jewel Quest III Tournaments to win this beautiful trophy!

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