King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder (1990 Video Game)

Josh Mandel: King Graham, Innkeeper's Pal

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• King Graham : [after King Graham finds that his castle vanished]  My castle! What has happened?

  Cedric the Owl : [Cedirc the Owl swoops down on a tree branch]  Ooh I can tell you what happened?

  King Graham : What?

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh I know what happened to your castle. I saw it all, yes I did.

  King Graham : You did? Well then, what happened?

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh, it was the powerful and evil wizard Mordack who did it. Ooh I just happened to be visiting with an old friend, when I saw him materialize out of thin air. Thank goodness he didn't noticed me.

  King Graham : Well don't stop now, go on.

  Cedric the Owl : He conjured up a terrible whirlwind that swirls faster and faster around the castle, with another incantation Mordack then caused the wind to draw the castle up into the sky and out of sight. Ooh it was something to see alright.

  King Graham : Why! Why would this wizard Mordack want my castle? What could he have against me and my family?

  Cedric the Owl : That I don't know. Ooh I only know that it was Mordack who took your castle and your family. Well perhaps I can help you, my employer also happens to be a wizard. Which is why I recognized Mordack. Ooh unlike Mordack though, my employer is a very good wizard. His name is Crispin Author but we all call him Crispin for short. The only problem is you see... Whoop, whoa!

  [Cedric loses his balance and falls off the tree branch to the ground. He then flies right back up on the tree branch] 

  Cedric the Owl : Ahem, Anyway, where was I? Oh yes. The only problem is that Crispin is getting on in years. And tends to be a bit forgetful.

  King Graham : I don't know. This doesn't sound as if it would work.

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh Sure it would, Crispin is a very qualified wizard, one of the best, he just gets a little forgetful now and again that's all. Now where is it, ooh I know I've brought it with me, Ah ha! Here it is.

  [Cedric the Owl searches his vest and pulls out a pouch] 

  King Graham : What is that?

  Cedric the Owl : Well, it is my opinion that you don't stand a chance against the likes of Mordack. Ooh, excuse me for saying your majesty. But you don't have a choice. You must come with me. I'm sure Crispin can help you.

  [Cedric flies and hovers over King Grahams head and dumps the fairy dust from the pouch on his head and drops the bag] 

  King Graham : What is that stuff?

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh just some old leftover fairy dust I've been carrying around. Ooh it will help you to fly. You can follow me to the land of Serenia where Crispin and I live. It's much too far to walk you know. Ooh I think the fairy dust is still good.

  [Cedric flies up and King Graham's body hovers up] 

  Cedric the Owl : Come on, up here! Follow me!

  [King Graham flies after Cedric in the sky] 

• Crispin : The society of wizards has always taken a dim view of Mordack and his abuse of his power. Why, he's even been put on suspension a few times. It never seems to do any good though.

  King Graham : Crispin. Why would Mordack want to take my family or castle? What did we ever do to him?

  Crispin : I'm afraid I don't know the answer to that. Mordack is a very unpredictable wizard. I've never understood that evil mind of his.

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh, I thought perhaps you could help his majesty Crispin. That's why I've brought him here.

  Crispin : Well, let me see now, I used to be a very powerful wizard at one time you know. But I've gotten a little rusty lately.

  Cedric the Owl : Oh ho ho! A little rusty?

  Crispin : That's quite enough from you Cedric!

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh yes sir Crispin, sir.

  Crispin : I don't know what I have, that would be of much use to you. Most of my wizard stuff is pretty old and worn out. But let's see what I can find.

  [Crispin stands up from his chair and walks over to his chest drawer and opens the chest and searches the chest] 

  Crispin : No. That won't do. That's all used up. Hmm, it might work, here, eat this.

  [Crispin gives Graham a piece of snake] 

  King Graham : What is that?

  Crispin : That's an old piece of magical white snake I had leftover from last year. With it you'll be able to communicate with the natural animal world. You could find that quite helpful.

  [Crispin waves his magic wand which sparkles. And gives it to Graham] 

  Crispin : Here's my old wand. I don't even know if it works anymore. Most of its power may be gone. You should know that wands are like pets. They've got to get to know you before they'll work for you. Just treat it with care and respect and hopefully it will do something for you. You'd better get going my boy. No telling what that confounded Mordack could be up to. You go with him Cedric, show him the way.

  Cedric the Owl : Who me?

  Crispin : Yes you. Don't be such a coward. Now go on, you'd better get started.

  King Graham : Thank you sir. I appreciate all you've done for me.

  [Cedric flies out the front door and Graham stands up from his chair and walks out of the house] 

• Crispin : Don't be wasting your time coming in here, young man! I've done all I can for you. Now it's up to you. Well, anyway... I'm not going to be here for a little while. There's an emergency I have to attend to in a neighboring land. I'll try to keep an eye out for you... but... this is something you and Cedric are going to have to do yourselves. I wish you the best, King Graham.

  King Graham : I appreciate all you've done, Crispin. I'll be on my way now.

• King Graham : Um, Miss Willow?

  Willow : Yes?

  King Graham : You can talk?

  Willow : Why, of course I can! What did you expect?

  King Graham : Well, I've never seen a talking tree before. What's wrong?

  Willow : Everything's wrong! Can't you tell? I'm not really a tree... I'm really a princess. Sigh. You see, my fiance and I were walking through this wood when a nasty old witch came along and was instantly charmed by my handsome prince. When he naturally refused her advances, she jealously banished him to a faraway land and turned me into a tree. Then she stole my heart!

  King Graham : Stole your heart?

  Willow : Yes. She turned my heart to gold and took it away with her. The only way I can become human again is to have my heart brought back. Now all I have to cheer me up is my harp. It's quite magical, you know. It plays the sweetest music you've ever heard. Now please! Leave me alone in my sorrow.

• Cedric the Owl : There it is! Down here! Come on!

  King Graham : Okay! Here I come!

  [Graham falls down into the pond at Crispin's house] 

• Cedric the Owl : [as King Graham walks into the dark woods]  Ooh no. Ooh I'm not going in there! Can't you read the sign?

  King Graham : Come on Cedric, there might be something important in here.

  Cedric the Owl : Go if you want to, I'll wait here!

• Cedric the Owl : Ooh I suggest we visit the town first. How about it your majesty?

  King Graham : Please don't call me your majesty Cedric. It's much too formal. I'd like it if you just call me Graham.

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh I'd be delighted to Graham. Anyway, what was I talking about? Oh yes, the town, you might be able to find some supplies there. It's just over a little hill to the south not too far.

  King Graham : We'll then, let's be on our way Cedric.

• King Graham : How goes it with you good fellow?

  Man in Town : Not well I'm afraid. This old wagon's always giving me trouble.

  King Graham : Can I help you in any way?

  Man in Town : Thank you kindly, but I think I can handle it.

  King Graham : Alright then, good luck.

  Man in Town : Thanks. With this wagon, I'm gonna need it.

• King Graham : I'm interested in buying something here.

  Tailor : Ah. Let me show you some things.

  [the tailor walks over to the counter] 

  Tailor : A fine piece of cloth. With this material, I could make you beautiful shirts. There isn't a more beautiful piece of fabric to be found anywhere. With this, I could make you the finest trousers you've ever had. Well, what do you think?

  King Graham : Well, right now I'm just looking, thanks anyway.

  Tailor : Sure, sure, whatever you say, I'm just here to help.

• Toymaker : [If Graham touches the sled on the wall]  That's a fine sled isn't it. Any child would love to have it.

  King Graham : Yes. I was just admiring the workmanship.

  Toymaker : Don ca. If you'd like to buy it, let me know.

• Shoemaker's Wife : [If Graham walks in the shoe store]  Take a look around if you want, but we don't have any shoes to sell you right now. We sold our last finished pair yesterday, our business ain't doing so good anymore and we're getting too old to keep trying.

  King Graham : Is there anything I can do to help?

  Shoemaker's Wife : There ain't nothing you can do, sure to buying us out. but like I said, if you want to look around, feel free.

  King Graham : Ok, thanks.

• King Graham : Uh... Excuse me young man, sorry to bother you, but I couldn't help but notice you sitting there on that log. I was wondering if there was anything wrong.

  Herbert : Why yes. As a matter of fact, there is. I've been searching everywhere for my fiancee. She's a beautiful princess, with long golden dresses, fetching blue eyes, and smooth creamy skin. Have you seen her anywhere about?

  King Graham : No, sorry, I haven't seen anyone like that.

  Herbert : That's what I've figured, No one has see her. I bet that old witch who lives in the dark forest had something to do with her disappearance.

  King Graham : I'll keep an eye out for her. If I see her, I'll let her know you're looking for her.

  Herbert : I would appreciate that. Well, I guess I'd better get back to looking for her, I'm not ever going to find her by just sitting around here. Thanks for your concern.

  [Herbert stands up and walks off] 

• Innkeeper : [as Graham walks to the Innkeeper and 2 Innkeepers buddies]  You know that job we've pulled yesterday. Where's the rest of the loot Huh? I think one of you guys is holding out on me.

  King Graham : But gentlemen please excuse me. I didn't mean to interrupt you.

  [the Innkeeper walks around the counter and right up to Graham] 

  Innkeeper : The Inn's full, ain't got no more rooms!

  Innkeeper's Pal : Hey boss! This guy looks like a real troublemaker! What do you want me to do with him?

  Innkeeper : Rub him out!

  [One of the men knocks out Grahams head with a crowbar and he falls to the ground unconscious] 

• King Graham : Everything looks so delicious, it's hard to decide what to buy.

  Baker : Ha ha ha ha. Everybody has that problem. But what a problem to have.

  King Graham : Those custard pies look most delicious.

  Baker : Yes, they're made from a recipe handed down from our dear mama and her mama before her.

  King Graham : Mmm... It's still hard to decide though.

  Baker : Well, take your time, there's no hurry.

• King Graham : [If Graham gives the baker a sliver coin]  Sir, I would like to purchase one of your custard pies.

  Baker : These pies cost one sliver coin each.

  King Graham : I've got it right here, here you go.

  Baker : I hope you enjoy your custard pie.

  King Graham : Oh, I'm sure I will.

  [Graham gets the custard pie and puts it away] 

• King Graham : [Graham throws the stick away from the dog and the dog runs after it]  Whistle! Here boy!

  King Antony : [Graham walks over to the anthill]  Allow me to introduce myself. I'm King Antony the great. May I ask who you are?

  King Graham : Why certainly. I'm King Graham of Daventry and this is my friend Cedric. We're seeking a way to cross the great mountain to the ocean on the other side.

  King Antony : That is very perilous undertaking. I wish you would reconsider. But if you shall not, in return for rescuing our home from that flea-bitten cur I wish to offer you our help if perchance you may ever need it

  King Graham : Thank you very much, King Antony. Cedric and I appreciate your kind offer. We look forward to meeting you again.

• King Graham : Excuse me sir? Oh! I'm terribly sorry to bother you. I was just noticing your son's marionette. It's very interesting. Where did you get it?

  Gnome : It's grandson, not son... and I made it fer him. Why d'ya care?

  King Graham : I just wanted to comment on its artistry. It's very well done. I don't suppose it could be bought?"

  Gnome : If it could, the price would be very steep; I reckon you couldn't afford it. Now... leave me and my grandson be!

• King Graham : Open Sesame!

  [King Graham hits the huge stone door with his staff but it breaks into many pieces] 

  King Graham : Oh no! The staff broke!

  [Then the stone door disappears and Graham goes inside the temple] 

• Witch : [the witch laughs as she talks]  What are you doing in my forest young man? Don't you know you're trespassing?

  King Graham : Oh I didn't know this was a private forest! Do you own it?

  Witch : Of course I own it! It's mine! And what did you do to my magic?

  King Graham : I don't think you need to know! Now tell me something! How does one leave this confusing forest?

  Witch : I'll never tell! I'm afraid you're stuck dearie! Now you're my prisoner!

  King Graham : We'll see about that!

  Witch : Yes won't we!

• Witch : [If Graham puts down the brass bottle]  What's this?

  The Genie : [the witch opens the bottle and the Genie comes out of the lamp. And casts his magic spell which sends the witch in the bottle and makes it disappear as he claps his hands]  Ah! Freedom at last! Now You spend the next five hundred years in the bottle!

  King Graham : Good! That old witch won't be seen here for a long time! But now, how to get out of this dreadful forest.

• Elf : [the elf runs up to Graham and picks up the third emerald but is stuck in a honey puddle. Graham grabs the elf and picks him up]  Please. let me go! I beg of you!

  King Graham : Why should I do that? What will you do for me?

  Elf : I'll show you the way out of the forest. If you let me go.

  King Graham : How do I know I can trust you?

  Elf : I give you my word, and elves never break this word.

  King Graham : Well it is against my better judgement but, okay.

  [Graham puts down the elf] 

  Elf : Move over Rocky! You're in our way!

  [the elf throws an emerald at his mouth] 

  Rocky, The Rock Creature : Duh... Sorry!

  [the rock creature walks away creating a path and lays down again] 

• Elf : [Graham climbs down the ladder into the elves cave]  Hey over here! I've got something for you!

  Elf : [Graham walks up to the elf]  I never take anything without giving in return. For your generosity in giving me those exquisite emeralds, I give you my finest pair of shoes. May they help you in your quest.

  [the elf gives Graham a brand new pair of shoes] 

  Elf : Follow that passage over there! It's the way out of the dark forest!

  King Graham : Thank you very much for all your help. I'm sure I'll be able to find a use for these fine shoes.

  [Graham walks over to the other hole and climbs in the passage] 

• King Graham : Be gone you slithery varmint! Scat!

  [Graham shakes his tambourine at the snake and it slithers away] 

• Cedric the Owl : [after Graham moves the boulder and climbs out of the hole]  Ooh! I'm glad to see you're okay! I was beginning to worry.

  King Graham : You were right not to want to venture in that dark forest Cedric. I thought I'd never get out of there alive.

• Gypsy Fortuneteller : So, you are here to see Madame Mushka, no? Well, come closer. Sit down. I will tell you your fortune. Already I can tell that you are on a quest of great urgency. We will see what we can find out for you. Look, King Graham. Look into the crystal ball.

  [Then the crystal shows an image of Mordack holding a shrunk man named Alexander while the black cat is swinging out his claws] 

  Mordack : Look, Manannan, look what I have for you. Take a good look at what you did to my brother, Alexander. Because of you he's doomed to spend the rest of his days as a cat and there's nothing I can do about it. But YOU can do something about it. Since you're the one that did this to him you're the only one who can turn him back again... back to the wizard Manannan.

  King Graham : Alexander!

  Prince Alexander : I don't know how, Mordack! I'm not a wizard. I just happened to stumble across some magic spells and accidentally turned your brother into a cat. I didn't mean it! Please believe me, Mordack. I don't know how to turn him back into a wizard!

  Mordack : You're holding out on me, little man! You're taking advantage of my good nature... but not for long! If I don't get a change of tune from you soon, I'll feed your family to the cat... starting with your dear mother! Ha ha ha ha ha. Remember what I said. I'll only give you a little more time to decide before your family becomes cat food!

  [the crystal ball image fades] 

  Gypsy Fortuneteller : That is all. But I see that your mission is very dangerous indeed. I will give you something to help you. Here... wear this. It is a magic amulet. It will protect you against all but the most powerful magic. Good luck, King Graham. Be careful, that Mordack is a bad one!

  [She gives Graham a magic amulet] 

  King Graham : Thank you, Madame Mushka.

  [Graham walks outside of the cart] 

• King Graham : [If the player clicks the gold coin icon on the baker, this will make the game unwinnable at this point]  Sir, I would like to purchase one of your custard pies.

  Baker : These pies costs one silver coin each.

  King Graham : Will a gold coin do?

  Baker : Sure.

  King Graham : Okay, here you go.

  [At this point on the player can't continue later on with the game] 

• King Graham : [If the player clicks the golden needle icon on the baker, this will make the game unwinnable at this point]  Sir, I would like to purchase one of your custard pies.

  Baker : These pies costs one silver coin each.

  King Graham : Will a golden needle do?

  Baker : Sure.

  King Graham : Okay, here you go.

  [At this point on the player can't continue later on with the game] 

• King Graham : [If the player clicks the golden heart icon on the baker, this will make the game unwinnable at this point]  Sir, I would like to purchase one of your custard pies.

  Baker : These pies costs one silver coin each.

  King Graham : Will a golden heart do?

  Baker : Sure.

  King Graham : Okay, here you go.

  [At this point on the player can't continue later on with the game]