Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One (Mother’s Love

Mother’s Love” (continuation of the main quest)

Parcel from Vogel

• “She was taken to the front door of the mansion.”

We pass through the gates of the mansion.

At the gate, Sherlock encounters a messenger from Mycroft, Emilio Estevo – a new case ” Love, Death, Cordona ” is opened.

We approach John, open the box that he is considering.

Memories details

• “Images of the past come back to me again…”.

We activate the evidence “Details of memories”, we enter the house.

In concentration mode, we revive Holmes’ memories from his childhood.

MEMORY – “Great catch.”

Memories in a mansion

• “We opened the vault of rarities, now I’m getting a little closer to the truth.”

We go into the now available room on the right.

Fake Rarities Studio

We examine the objects in the room:

- a copy of the Holy Grail (rotate until an active point appears);

- the book “Watkins and Holman, part one” (rotate until the active point appears);

- a blanket (in concentration mode);

- shield and spears on the wall;

- desktop (“LETTER FROM THE JUDGE”, a locked drawer, business cards, Inspector Placido’s business card (rotate until two active points appear), “SUBIT” (rotate until two active points appear)).

“The Mind Halls ” – “Mycroft testified against Dr. Richter.”

The Art of Hacking (argument with John)

• “John hopes that we can now open Mycroft’s box of curiosities, as we dreamed of as children.”

We activate the evidence “The art of hacking”. In concentration mode, look at the desk drawer. Tracing memories. We follow the trail to the front door. We rise to the second floor, to the fireplace.

• “Now it all seems strange, because in the morning we never kindled a fireplace.”

Looking into the fireplace

– TINY KEY on the wall on the left;

– a sprig of juniper on the wall on the right.

Having received the key, we return to the rarity studio, open the desk drawer with it.

• “We found the key and opened the desk drawer. I have finally satisfied my curiosity.”

The argument with John is won.

We look into the open box:

- Dossier on influential people;

- single malt whiskey (rotate until two active points appear and pick up);

- a folder with the inscription “Otto Richter” (WHAT MYCROFT LEARNED).

ITEMS – “A gift from the queen.”

Memories in a mansion

We continue to explore the room:

- a skeleton in a glass case;

- photo on the shelf (rotate until two active points appear);

- the mummy of the Persian queen;

- the second desktop (“OTTO’S LETTER FROM BROTHER” and “OTTO RICHTER’S PERSONAL NOTES” in the left wooden box on the table, “DIploma Scraps” in the second wooden box, the book “Tulpa: Studies in Tibetan Mentalism” in the second wooden box (rotate until two active points.

“The Mind Halls ” – “Richter’s Experiments”.

- knight’s plate armor;

- stuffed deer and bear on the sides of the front door.

Incident in the vault of rarities

• “After inspecting the vault of rarities, I began to recall an incident from my childhood.”

We activate the evidence “an incident in the vault of rarities.”

In concentration mode, we follow the clouds of memories.

We enter the retrospective mode, restore the events.

The children are at the table.

Children overhear the conversation.

Mycroft tears up the professor’s diploma.

FLASHBACK – “A Curious Conversation”.

Again guests

• “There is a noise at the front door: it looks like there are guests in the mansion again.”

We go out into the hall, we find the left parcel .

The passage of the quest “Mother’s love” has been postponed

Case: “Sacrificial Lamb”

Vogel’s invitation

• “Vogel sent me an invitation to the mansion of Kurt Manchios on Torquis Lane, across the street from Cordona Abbey in the north of Grand Barn.”

We put on the costume of the “Prince of Darkness” and the “Face Mask”, we go to the indicated address .

We enter the mansion.

Manchios Mansion

Yellow press (argument with John)

• “John asked to get information for a sensational article about the local rich people.”

We listen to what the couple is talking about, standing in a niche, to the right of the front door.

Selecting phrases:

• Mysterious Disappearance
• The architect was fond of the occult
• magic circle

We find another pair in the booth, to the left of the front door. Let’s listen to the conversation.

• Selecting phrases:
• unfaithful groom
• Insulted Countess
• Political crisis
• Fired after that.

DOCUMENTS – John’s article “Mud Bathing with Cordona’s Elite”.

• “John is very grateful for my help.”

We pass into the room, located to the right of the stairs to the left. We speak with Vogel.

Vogel’s testimony

• “Vogel gave me the KEY TO THE ALTAR ROOM and asked me to speak to a certain Fabio.”

We go into the white door on the opposite side of the entrance.

• “I found Fabio dead.”

Description of the victim

• “In the room with the altar lies a young man with a ritual dagger in his chest. The boy’s name is Fabio.”

Examining the body:

- head (hit on the temple with a blunt object);

- RITUAL DAGGER (rotate until two active points appear and pick up);

- dagger wound;

- stomach (symbol in the form of a worm);

- left forearm (tattoo in the form of a brand of a slave);

- left hand.

” Palaces of the Mind ” – “The Circumstances of Fabio’s Death”.

” Palaces of the Mind ” – Fabio died lying on the altar.

We examine the symbols inscribed on the wall, behind the altar.

• “On the walls, the killer inscribed with the blood of the murdered the symbols of Mars and Venus.”

Vogel’s testimony

We speak with the entered Vogel, ask questions.

• “Fabio was an artist who performed for wealthy guests.”

Artist Matista

• “The second participant in the ritual was Matista, Fabio’s partner.”

We pass into the rooms on the left.

We consider a round table by the fireplace in the smoking room:

• a box of cigars;
• whip;
• a bottle on the floor (rotate until an active point appears);
• blood on the carpet (in concentration mode).

Smoking room

• “I found traces of blood in the room.”

We activate the “Smoking Room” evidence, interact with three clouds of memories in the concentration mode.

We go to the dressing room.

Consider:

– dressing table (jug, sink);

– hanger (in concentration mode);

– wardrobe, to the right of the mirror ( bloody clothes );

– Fabio’s dressing table (masks, cufflinks , key with F tag);

” Palaces of the Mind ” – “Fabio’s key is in place.”

– Matista’s dressing room table (“NOTE FROM MANCHIOS”, “SCENARIO OF THE RITUAL”, COSMETICS).

Fabio’s murder

We return to the altar, interact with the sphere of retrospective.

Restoring events:

An unknown person plunges a dagger into the body on the altar.

An unknown person drags a dead body from a smoking room.

An unknown person hits the victim with a bottle on the head in a smoking room.

“The Mind Halls ” – “Fabio was attacked in the next room.”

An unidentified man washes his hands over the sink in the dressing room.

“The Mind Halls ” – “The killer washed the blood off himself.”

The unknown person hides the bloody clothes in the closet.

The stranger opens the door.

“The Mind Halls ” – “The door was locked and then opened.”

We speak with Vogel.

We enter the “Palaces of the Mind”, draw conclusions:

“Circumstances of Fabio’s death” + “Fabio died lying on the altar” = “Fabio was killed during the ritual.”

“Circumstances of Fabio’s death” + “Fabio was attacked in the next room” = “Ritual staged”.

Choices: “Fabio was killed during the ritual” or “The ritual was staged.”

“Fabio’s key is in place” + “The door was locked and then opened” = “The killer had the key to the room with the altar.”

Assassin’s Key

We activate the evidence “Killer’s Key”, we speak with Vogel.

What does Kurt Manchios look like?

• “Kurt Manchios knows who had the key to the altar room. Vogel saw him recently in the main hall.”

We activate the evidence “What does Kurt Manchios look like”, we go out into the main hall.

We find Manchios standing with his back to the table in the center. We speak with the owner of the evening.

” Palaces of the Mind ” – “Pinchetti works as a majordomo.”

The policemen burst into the hall. Holmes is arrested along with everyone else.

Police investigation

We speak with the constable, we ask you to help with the investigation of the mother’s case.

• “I was arrested during a search of the Machios mansion. Constable Oswald released me and promised to find documents related to my mother’s death in exchange for help with the investigation.

Look at the table:

- “WITNESS STATEMENTS”:

“The Mind Halls ” – “Santos Pinchetti called the police.”

- “REPORT No. 62-60”;

“The Mind Halls ” – “Vogel was arrested because of the letter.”

- KEYS FROM INTERROGATION (we pick up);

- Evidence voucher.

We enter the “Palaces of the Mind”, we conclude:

“Pinchetti is a majordomo” + “Santos Pinchetti called the police” = “Pinchetti is a suspect.”

We leave the interrogation room, we pass along the corridor to the right. We speak with Vogel. We present evidence “Testimony of a witness.”

• “I asked Vogel about Santos Pinchetti. He doesn’t know this person.”

We go to cell number 5, where Manchios is sitting.

Watching:

- face (uses blush);

- right ear (rash from hair dye);

- right hand (washed his hands in a hurry);

- right shoe (made of high quality leather).

We select the option ” Obsessed with cleanliness “.

Asking questions, presenting evidence

- “Testimony of a witness”;

- “Cufflinks as a gift.”

“The Mind Halls ” – “Kurt Manchios is obsessed with cleanliness.”

“The Mind Halls ” – “Kurt Manchios is clean.”

“The Mind Halls ” – “Kurt Manchios loved Fabio.”

In the “Halls of the Mind” we draw conclusions:

“Kurt Manchios is a clean freak” + “Kurt Manchios is clean” = “Manchios was getting ready for an orgy.”

“The killer washed the blood off himself” + “Kurt Manchios is obsessed with cleanliness” = “Manchios washed the blood off himself after the murder.”

Choices: “Manchios prepared for an orgy” or “Manchios washed the blood off himself after the murder”

We go to cell number 6, where Matista is located.

Watching:

- chest tattoo

- hands (nail biting);

- right hand (she inflicts them (cuts) herself);

- neck (recently obtained (bruising));

- forearm of the left hand (brand);

- right leg (a trace from the shackles).

Define: ” Punishes himself for the past .”

We speak with Matista, ask questions.

“The Mind Halls ” – “Matista has fresh bruises.”

” Palaces of the Mind ” – “Matista’s Affairs with the Guests”.

In the “Halls of the Mind” we draw conclusions:

“Matista’s affairs with the guests” + “Matista has fresh bruises” = “Matista was mocked by the guests.”

“Fabio was attacked in the next room” + “Matista has fresh bruises” = “Matista was hit by Fabio”.

Choices: “Matista was bullied by the guests” or “Matista was hit by Fabio.”

Santos is a suspect

• “We need to go into the archives and tell Constable Oswald that Santos needs to be questioned.”

We go to the archive , we speak with the constable. We present the evidence “Santos is a suspect.”

• Santos has been arrested. He’s waiting in the seventh interrogation cell.”

We go to the seventh chamber.

We examine the confiscated things on the table:

- a bunch of keys;

- “WILL OF KURT MANCHIOS WITH A NOTE”.

Watching Pinchetti:

- neck (inflammation);

- shirt (patches);

- jacket (dyed fabric);

- right boot (blood spatter).

We define: ” Living in poverty .”

We speak with Pinchetti, ask questions. We present the evidence “Will of Kurt Manchios with a note.”

“The Mind Halls ” – “Blood on Pinchetti’s shoe.”

“The Mind Halls ” – “Manchios taunted Pinchetti.”

” Palaces of the Mind ” – Manchios gave Fabio expensive gifts.”

In the “Palaces of the Mind” we conclude:

“Pinchetti works majordomo” + “Manchios mocked Pinchetti =” Santos Pinchetti tries in vain.

“Blood on Pinchetti’s shoe” + “The killer washed the blood off himself” = “Pinchetti didn’t notice the bloodstain.”

“Blood on Pinchetti’s shoe” + “Santos Pinchetti called the police” = “Pinchetti accidentally stepped into a pool of blood.”

Choices: “Pinchetti didn’t notice the bloodstain” or “Pinchetti accidentally stepped into a pool of blood.”

Police investigation

We go to the cell where Manchios sits. We present the evidence “Will of Kurt Manchios with a note.”

We leave the wing of the prison, go to the next wing.

We turn to the policeman, we present the “Evidence slip”.

We consider nine clues in three boxes.

“The Mind Halls ” – “An angry letter from Fabio”.

” Palaces of the Mind ” – “The Power of Love”.

In the “Halls of the Mind” we build a conclusion:

“Kurt Manchios loved Fabio” + “Angry letter” = “The letter may have been meant for Manchios.”

Letter from Fabio

We return to the cell block, ask Vogel about the letter.

• “Vogel believes the letter was addressed to Manchios and does not know how it ended up in his pocket.”

We pass to Manchios, we ask about the letter.

Personal file of Kurt Manchios

• “Probably the angry letter from Fabio is addressed to him.”

Ask about the “Power of Love”.

“The Mind Halls ” – “Someone is lying – either Vogel or Manchios.”

In the “Palaces of the Mind” we conclude:

“Vogel was arrested because of the letter” + “Someone is lying – either Vogel or Manchios” = CHOICE: “The drugged Vogel took the letter himself” or “The letter was planted by Manchios.”

Personal file of Matista

Let’s move on to Matt. We are talking about the “Power of Love” (we present evidence). We ask if she practices the occult.

” Palaces of the Mind ” – “Matista wanted to keep Fabio with magic.”

In the “Halls of the Mind” we build a conclusion:

“Matista wanted to keep Fabio with magic” + “Power of love” = “Matista could perform the ritual.”

We ask Matista about the “Letter from Fabio”.

“The Mind Halls” – “Fabio was about to break with Manchios.”

In the “Halls of the Mind” we build a conclusion:

“Manchios loved Fabio” + “Fabio was going to break up with Manchis” = “Fabio broke Manchios’ heart.”

We take the “Letter from Vogel” to Constable Oswald in the archive.

We make a decision:

Santos indictment

The ritual is staged – Matista was mocked by the guests – Pinchetti did not notice the bloodstain – Manchios was preparing for an orgy – The besotted Vogel himself took the letter.

Choice: arrest or hang.

Reward – 40 coins.

Matista’s accusation

Fabio was killed during the ritual – Matista was hit by Fabio – Manchios was preparing for an orgy – The besotted Vogel took the letter himself – Pinchetti accidentally stepped into a pool of blood.

Choice: put in a psychiatric hospital or hang.

Reward – 40 coins.

Manchios’ indictment

The ritual is staged – Matista was mocked by guests – Manchios washed the blood off himself after the murder – Manchios planted a letter – Pinchetti accidentally stepped into a pool of blood.

Choice: arrest or hang.

Reward – 120 coins.

Police investigation

We go to the cell to the one who was accused of killing Fabio. We present evidence.

• “We need to tell the constable what we’ve found out. I think he has something for me too.”

We go to the archive, report to the inspector on the completion of the investigation.

Case is closed

“Mother’s Love” (end of the main quest)

Oswald’s find

• “Oswald found a copy of my mother’s missing death report and left it on a desk in the police file.”

Let’s get acquainted with the report.

” Halls of Remembrance ” – My mother’s throat was cut open.

” Halls of Remembrance ” – “Death by hypoxia.”

Bits of memories

• “Looks like there was a spacious garden behind our mansion. You can get there through the door between the windows on the first floor.

We leave the archive, listen to the words of gratitude from Vogel. We talk to him.

We leave the police station, head to the mansion.

Stonewood Mansion

We speak with John.

Memories in a mansion

• “The door to the garden is finally open. There I will find answers to all questions.

We pass through the opened door into the garden.

We pass to the right bank of the pond. When the vision of the mother playing the piano fades, we examine the broken cup standing on the tray on the ground (we rotate until an active point appears).

We go through the vision of Holmes, we examine the bottle of medicine standing on the table (we rotate until an active point appears).

” Mind Halls ” – “Tea and sedative”.

We go to the gazebo. When the vision of mother melts, we examine the diary lying on the table:

– title on the left page;

– drawing on the right page.

We find ourselves in the vision of Holmes. We look at the artifact on the table on the left. We pass forward, we listen to the conversation between Mycroft and Richter.

We go to the mansion. When the vision of the mother melts, we study the wheelchair.

In the vision of Holmes, we push the chair, we walk through the garden.

Watch the finale of Holmes’ memoirs.

In the “Palaces of the Mind” we conclude:

“My imaginary friend John” + “Mental disorder” = “Fragile mental organization.”

“Mycroft testified against Richter” + “Richter’s experiments” = “Suspicious psychiatrist”.

“We brought tea” + “Tea and sedatives” = CHOICE: “Side Effects” or “Drug Resistance”.

“My mother’s throat was cut open” + “Death by hypoxia” = CHOICE: “She drowned” or “She didn’t drown.”

“Mental breakdown” + “Attack in the garden” = “Mom tried to kill me.”

“Mycroft testified against Richter” + “Mycroft caught Richter in the garden” = “Mycroft accused Richter.”

There are four possible endings to the game, all of which can be replayed to see the ending.

“Side Effects” + “She Didn’t Drown” – “Killer – John” and “I killed my own mother” endings.

“Resistance to drugs” + “She drowned” – “Deliberate murder” and “Accident” endings.

In either ending, Sherlock gets rid of his imaginary friend John and meets Dr. John Watson.

Watch the end credits.

Completed the main quest “A Mother’s Love”