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This article is about the puzzle. For other uses, see Spirithief (Disambiguation).

Spirithieves are a type of puzzle found on Amphoreus.

After completing the puzzle, the player must speak to "Spirithief" Bartholos. Some of these encounters will have Bartholos assume a fighting stance, and this will result in a fight against it with a mix of Titankin, Crepuscular Beasts and/or Black Tide Creatures, which are location-dependent.

Tutorial

The Spirithief is a (self-proclaimed) well-known master thief across Amphoreus. They enjoy stealing treasures others are just about to obtain and then vanishing into the void with their stolen goods. They tend to leave a Coin of Whimsy in mockery in the aftermath.

Tutorial Adventure Spirithief's Trickery 2

The only thing that can punish them is Oronyx's power. When near a Coin of Whimsy, use the rewinding powers provided by Oronyx's Prayer upon the fissures the thief escapes through to get the Spirithief to come back.

Tutorial Adventure Spirithief's Trickery 3

(Tap/Press/Click) and hold to activate Oronyx's Prayer and rewind the Spirithief's time to before they escaped. However, Spirithief will struggle valiantly within the special zone.

Tutorial Adventure Spirithief's Trickery 4

While the Spirithief is in the special zone, you need to release the button to end the praying, and then (tap/press/press the button) and hold when they are unprepared to bring the Spirithief to justice.

Achievements

There are 7 Achievements related to Spirithief:

Name	Category	Description	Hidden	Version
Cerces' Incomplete Theorem	Fathom the Unfathomable	Stop the Spirithief from robbing Cerces 2 time(s)	No	3.1	5
Thief Steals Stealthily	Fathom the Unfathomable	Find the Enlightenment being targeted by the Spirithief	No	3.2	5
The Bartholos Boson	Fathom the Unfathomable	Find a Spirithief spinning in place	No	3.3	5
Bartholos Knows Nothing	Fathom the Unfathomable	Witness a Spirithief vanquish the monster guarding the chest	No	3.3	5
Trickery, Time, and Seeds	Fathom the Unfathomable	Summon the Spirithief in the Ruins of Time	No	3.7	5
Trojan Age	Fathom the Unfathomable	Complete the "Whimsy Challenge"	No	3.7	5
Untold Secrets	The Memories We Share	Stop all the Spirithief's thefts in "Eternal Holy City" Okhema, "Strife Ruins" Castrum Kremnos, "Bloodbathed Battlefront" Castrum Kremnos, and "Abyss of Fate" Janusopolis.	Yes	3.0	5

Spirithieves

"Eternal Holy City" Okhema

Basic Treasure (Rooftop)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahh — I surrender, I surrender! If you keep pulling like that, we'll be split apart!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You're getting better and better at turning time back. It's no wonder that old Oronyx is keen on you!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe... It would be such a shame to waste your talents on the right path. Would you be interested in a little collaboration?

What kind of collaboration?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Though I may not have your talents, my reputation as the Master Thief is still known far and wide. Joining us would be a bet you wouldn't regret...

I would never associate with the likes of you!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It will take some time for the gavel of Talanton to fall. Why not hear me out before you make your decision?

Give me back my chest!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: If you obsess over your small losses, you are sure to lose sight of the greater gains. Why not hear me out before you make your decision?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe, you see the tailor's shop on the corner? There's an antique vase in there. Unfortunately, the foot traffic is high in there, and it's tough to get a moment to strike.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But all you would need to do is waggle that little finger of yours, turn the clock back to a quiet evening with no one around, and I can walk right in and snap it up with ease...

Is this vase valuable?

Just listening to that made my ears feel dirty.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Don't be so hasty. I haven't finished!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Then, you take the vase to an antique store to sell it. When the boss turns around to put it away in the warehouse, I will sneak in and grab their accounting book before anyone is any the wiser...

Is the accounting book valuable, too?

If you're already in the warehouse, is that really all you're going to take?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: This is no simple accounting book! There is an old land deed stashed in there that was signed even before the war of the Titans, back when Okhema was no more than wilderness.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: As for the demarcated area... Don't let this shock you... But it is the current location of Kephale themself!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: With this land deed, we will have a legitimate right to claim ownership of the Dawn Device. Then, when we say day, the sun will be high in the sky. When we say night, the world will fall dark before your eyes! If anyone wants to see the light of the sun, they will have to pay us a fair fee!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe... When that time comes, I will buy this entire street and steal from any house I want. As for you? If you wanted to hold the Dawn Device for a bit to play, that would be perfectly fine~

I don't want to hold it...

I'm taking 70%.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Y—You're even worse than I am! This whole thing was my idea!

This land deed doesn't even exist, I bet?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Tsk, this conversation is going nowhere. My throat is all hoarse from talking, and for what? Just take your darned chest and enjoy it yourself. Later!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Basic Treasure (Outdoors)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

Old Bart the Porter: Bleh... I feel like the ground is spinning... I feel so sick!

Old Bart the Porter: Kephale above. I am just an old man... The priest said that I would go through an ordeal when I was 884 years old... Could this be the day?

Old Bart the Porter: Child, you have the wrong man. I am not the infamous Spirithief Bartholos. My name is Old Bart, a mere porter. I have come to move this chest on the orders of the Council of Elders.

Quit pretending, Bartholos!

Old Bart the Porter: We do indeed look similar. I can understand how you could mistake us...

The Council of Elders is hiring elderly workers?

Old Bart the Porter: With the enemy at our gates, I naturally also wish to do my part for Okhema.

Old Bart the Porter: Child, you do not believe me. I can understand that. Fortunately, we have plenty of time. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

About your looks...

Old Bart the Porter: The creations of Cerces share common elements in life. Countless chimeras resemble each other, just as it is common for a spirit or two to look alike.

About your job...

Old Bart the Porter: Back then, I was a lonely shade that roamed the wilderness. It was the elders that took me in. Seeing that I was fast of foot and deft with my hands, they allowed me to take on the duty of "porter."

About your sudden appearance...

Old Bart the Porter: Why would there be a chest just sitting around waiting for you to open it in a public place? No one dares to blindly interfere with it because it is the property of the elders. You were going to cross the line for a citizen, so I rushed to stop you.

The truth is clear as day.

Old Bart the Porter: I put my everything into my work, and you still give an old man like me a hard time! Why don't you apologize to me and we'll call this settled!

Sorry, old man!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: "Sorry, old man~"

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, I'm gonna laugh my head off!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Let me tell you! A trickster isn't scared of villains or fellow deceivers. What they're really scared of is punks like you! Naïve little sheep that waste all the effort we put into our traps!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Taking this chest doesn't even feel right anymore... Do us a favor and try not to get tricked so easily next time!

Bartholos, you're lying again!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, you're pretty alert, huh? But in this life we live, is there anyone that isn't lying? If Kephale could talk, they'd be the biggest swindler of all!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Take the chest. We'll meet again!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Basic Treasure (Personal Bath Balcony)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: S—So this is your home?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It was completely vacant the last time I was here. You were moved in before Aquila could blink. I just came to take a look around and honestly, honestly—

Did I invite you here?

(Begin battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1 and Furiae Warrior ×2)

Haha, isn't it luxurious?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It's far too extravagant in here! The stench of its opulence and lavishness makes me sick!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: While I was making my way through wind and rain, you were here living it up in a mansion, throwing back ambrosia, and living the good life?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: What is even more loathsome is that you live in such radiant luxury and would still squabble with me over a mere chest... Just the excess that leaks from the gaps in your teeth would keep me clothed and fed for a whole year.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Is there any fairness in this world? Is there any justice? Are there no laws anymore? If Talanton knew of this, they would burst into tears!

Talanton has no interest in this.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I don't care if Talanton has no interest, but my interest is fixed now! Hehe. If you dare stand in my way, you'd best be prepared to pay the price!
(Begin battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1 and Furiae Warrior ×2)

If you want to stay here, you can come whenever you please.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Huh? Uh... Are you serious? I'm not so free and easy as to just... Wait a minute. Are you making fun of me?; "Spirithief" Bartholos: I'm the one that makes fun of others. No one has ever done it to me before... Hehe, you will pay for this!
(Begin battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1 and Furiae Warrior ×2)

(After defeating "Spirithief" Bartholos in battle): "Spirithief" Bartholos; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Next time you leave the house, remember to lock the door! Otherwise, you'll just see what happens!
(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

"Strife Ruins" Castrum Kremnos

Basic Treasure (Bridge Path)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Stop for a moment... I have to tell you something about you. In all of my years of thievery, I have never met someone like you.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: This is not some kind of precious jewel or rare artifact. It's just some chest filled with junk, and yet you would still fight this hard to keep your greedy mitts on it...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Are you so hard pressed that you just go around shoving everything you find in your greedy little pockets?

I have my own use for it.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: That resolute determination. I see that we are of the same mind!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe... If you saw my collection, you would throw yourself to the ground in reverence and get out of my way.

If it's up for grabs, I'm taking it!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Uh... So that's the conviction that keeps you collecting trash?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe... Even the great Zagreus wouldn't bat an eyelid at such a greedy attitude!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: We haven't eaten for days. We're absolutely starving! This thing is a feast to us. I'm not letting go no matter what!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I thought they were the only person who would be able to catch me in a place so full of twists and turns...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Your methods are remarkable indeed! I wonder if you could capture "her", too... Hehehe!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Basic Treasure (Arena)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief): "Spirithief" Bartholos; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh, I was wondering who could have broken into such an uninhabited place. I guess seeing you here, it all makes sense.; The universal street rat, at your service.; You're allowed to be here, but I'm not?; "Spirithief" Bartholos: If you had come sooner, this place would not be so desolate and bleak. I used to come here all the time when this place was all the rage!; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Warriors from all over would gather for great ceremonies and engage in hand-to-hand combat, boxing, beast fighting, spear throwing... They would battle for glory with their lives, vying for the winner's crown and the benediction of Nikador.; "Spirithief" Bartholos: "Cast your spear into the earth and feed the soil its libations." Bards and poets compiled songs of the warriors' battles to the death. Unfortunately, this prosperity has long since passed, and these songs are rarely heard anymore.; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe. Once, the beast cage broke and the beasts flooded into the arena. The unarmed warriors were completely helpless. However, I had no fear and single-handedly caught them all one-by-one. That's where I got the title: "The Horned Warrior."; With that sprout body of yours?; Now that's a little farfetched...; "Spirithief" Bartholos: What? You don't believe me!? Looks like I'm going to have to prove my strength to you!
(Begin battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1 and Furiae Archer ×2)
(After defeating "Spirithief" Bartholos): "Spirithief" Bartholos; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Ack! You fight just like the Kremnos warriors of the past!; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Fine... I did take some creative liberty in the story I told you... It was actually me who opened the beast cage and herded the beasts into the arena. Then, I stole the gladiators' weapons while I was at it.; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Although, it was a truly brilliant battle! The audience was packed with people all roaring and shouting... I bet that great buffoon Nikador enjoyed the show a lot, too.
(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

"Abyss of Fate" Janusopolis

Precious Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ah, I've had enough. Just take the chest. I'm not in the mood to fight with you today.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It feels as if Oronyx themself has cast a curtain to eclipse the bright light of my talents. Yesterday, when I left the house, I accidentally exposed my location for the first time ever. Meeting you now... It looks like any hope for today being any better is gone, too...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Honestly, there's something fishy about what went down yesterday...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Rumor has it that there's a "master thief" that's been running recently around, whose reputation seems to be threatening my own. So, I decided I'd do something big and restore glory to the great name of Zagreus.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: So, I racked my brain trying to decide what I should steal to show off my amazing talents.

Bath towels from the public baths?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Look at my flawless, delicate skin. You think I have use for something so crude?

Aglaea's mannequin?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oof... I may be in bad shape, but I still have some sense! There's no need to be getting mixed up in something like that.

The Dawn Device on Kephale's back?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I stole that thing ages ago. I'm just borrowing Kephale's shoulder to house it for the moment.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You'll never guess it... I am planning to steal the keystone from the main hall of the Council of Elders. I'll bring that entire hall crashing to the ground!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Unfortunately... Things didn't go quite as planned... When I opened the window, it let out a squeaking noise.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: In an instant, seven or eight priests surrounded me, cursing me and covering me in ambrosia. They even struck me with brushes made from dromas fur! I was lucky to make it out of there...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It was only later that I found out that these rumors of a "master thief" were just a ploy to lure me into making a move... When did these old crones get so cunning?

Maybe you're just off your game?

That's divine retribution!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ah... I hope you never have to experience something like that. The talents that I have relied on over the years vanished in an instant. My once perfectly watertight handiwork was suddenly full of holes... It's like I wasn't even myself.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Now, I can't even pry a single treasure from your hands... As I am now, I may as well jump into the Abyss, swim up to Thanatos, and let them put me out of my misery...

Just take the chest!

You can't let challenges get you down!

But you didn't manage to steal it before, either...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I never thought that when I was at my most lost, you would offer me words of comfort. I have nothing to repay you with, so allow me to reward your kindness with a secret...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: The Council of Elders' main hall doesn't even have a keystone!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehehe! That reaction of yours is a million times more thrilling than stealing some chest! Take it as a thank you for taking part in this little performance with me. See ya!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Basic Treasure (Broken Pathway)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief): "Spirithief" Bartholos; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Ugh... I'm so dizzy... Have you tried that move on yourself before?; Why would I do that?; I always toy with the idea when my holiday is about to end...; "Spirithief" Bartholos: If you try it on yourself, you'll realize just how inhumane it is!; "Spirithief" Bartholos: It's difficult to describe this feeling... I feel like a pair of gloves that has been washed and turned inside-out... My mind feels like it's been completely flipped around.; "Spirithief" Bartholos: The more I try to rush forwards, the more I end up going backwards. I want to swear at you but all my dirty words feel like they're rushing into my stomach instead!; At least I wash my gloves.; Sounds like you're getting a good meal finally?; "Spirithief" Bartholos: You... You! You are heartless and cruel! Such abuse of power is truly revolting!; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Right here, before the Gate of Infinity, I'll teach you a proper lesson! I'll show Oronyx what happens if they play these games!
(Begin battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1, Furiae Philosopher ×1, and Furiae Troupe ×1)

(After defeating "Spirithief" Bartholos in battle): "Spirithief" Bartholos; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Aghh, that's not fair... Oronyx must have been helping you from the shadows!; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Don't be too pleased with yourself! Fight me somewhere else and you'll see!; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Ooh, err... How did you do that?
(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

"Bloodbathed Battlefront" Castrum Kremnos

Resentful Nymph

Catch!

Resentful Nymph: I heard the Spearlord is one bad egg. I want to fight against them - today - to see who's the baddest of the bad.

Resentful Nymph: But I've been waiting here all this time, and they still haven't shown up. Could they be cowering in awe at my reputation?

(Bartholos appears and takes the Resentful Nymph, leaving a silver coin in its place.): Wh—what?; "Spirithief" Bartholos: By the Great Zagreus!

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ooh, err... How did you do that?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I saw you burrowing into the Thieves' Tunnel, but you returned to the same spot in the blink of an eye... I—It gave me a fright! Could you be Oronyx's kin?

I am Oronyx's kin.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I knew it! No mortal could have such powers.

I am Oronyx in the flesh.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: To have descended from godhood and possessed a mortal shell, it's no wonder I didn't recognize you.

I am, the Galactic Baseballer!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Th—The Galactic Baseballer! I've heard so much about you!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I apologize for not recognizing you, please forgive me. I sought this weaver of Mnestia simply to seek its wisdom. If you have more urgent business, please go ahead!

You believed me that easily?

Is the plan this time to play dumb?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You were just kidding? You gave me such a fright.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: If you're unwilling to reveal your identity, I would not pursue the matter. But you seem to recognize me?

You're the infamous bandit hero.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You flatter me! I'm but an amateur thief, a far cry from the true masters of the craft.

A petty thief that's never succeeded.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It's true... I'm but an amateur thief, a far cry from the true masters of the craft.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Seems like you don't know much else either...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: *sigh* The air around here sure is eerie. A band of warriors mechanically fighting to their deaths as if possessed by madness. Even the sculptures on the walls can talk, whispering things like "Warrior... Warrior... Come closer"...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It's obviously a trap! Who'd dare go close?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I thought I also heard halting whispers from the depths of the earth, its voice husky, words faltering... I don't even dare mention what they may mean. You'd better get out of here fast!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Basic Treasure (Chisel Zone)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Aahhh, that was close! I almost fell into the lava, snatched by Thanatos' hand!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Speaking of which, is lava governed by Thanatos, or Lady Phagousa...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: What were the people of Castrum Kremnos thinking when they built their city here? Even if they really enjoyed having their feet scorched, you'd think they would at least add railings to their bridges.

Why so many questions?

You a curious creature or what?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It never hurts to be curious. When you see a treasure chest, can you suppress that rising impulse to open it and see what's inside?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You don't look like someone from Castrum Kremnos. Could you be a warrior here to participate in the festival?

I come from the future.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You could've just remained silent if you didn't feel like answering, instead of spouting rubbish!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: E—Even if I'm new around here, I'm not to be trifled with!

I came from the past.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Whew... You sure got some skills for someone who talks tough!

I come from beyond worlds.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I may not be a match for you... but Talanton will surely punish you!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

"Sanctum of Prophecy" Janusopolis

Basic Treasure (Library)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Stop for a moment... I have to tell you something about you. In all of my years of thievery, I have never met someone like you.

The same exact introduction, huh?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hmm? What do you mean? Have we met somewhere before?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Or am I losing my memory like Oronyx?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ah — I see! You must have seen a show about my magnificent career! Well, that's natural — I do have many admirers. But anyway...

(Remain silent)

"Spirithief" Bartholos: No precious gems or ancient relics in here. Looks heavy and important, but really? Just like these dusty books — the world wouldn't skip a beat without them.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But you're still gonna haul it away? What's your deal — wallet so thin you're scraping for pennies, or mind so empty you need worthless junk to fill it?

Seems like this chest is actually QUITE valuable.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: ...Hm? Caught on, have you?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Y—you bet! This box means more to me than you could imagine! Still going to fight me on this?

Every sacrifice, even the briefest moment of life, carries meaning.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Tch... you sound just like the priests here. Or are you one of those — what do they call it — performance artists?

(Smile silently)

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Yeesh... that smile of yours is rather disturbing.

Cos your reactions amuse me.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh! I get it now — this is all a game to you!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Now this is getting interesting...

This is grown-up stuff, kid. Run along.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hey, watch that attitude! The universe was young when I came into being a mud puddle — long before your great-great-grandparents were even a twinkle in the Cosmos!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Although... perhaps that spark of yours makes you worth keeping around.

(Smile silently)

"Spirithief" Bartholos: ...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hmph, think you're better than me?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Then I'll have to surprise you...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Alright, I, Bartholos, have decided! You can have this — but don't celebrate too soon. Take this cursed gift, and you'll have the world's most annoying thief master on your tail from now on!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, you'll see... Like all these books here, everything turns to ash eventually.

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Basic Treasure (Cliffside)

"Sanctum of Prophecy" Janusopolis Basement 1

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief): "Spirithief" Bartholos; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe... Not bad at all. Even this secret place couldn't hide from you.; "Spirithief" Bartholos: "Perhaps I should show you the chest again."; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, thought I'd be that nice? This time, Bartholos has set up something special for you! Prepare yourself!
(Begin battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1, Furiae Archer ×1, and Meteoric Eagle ×2)

(After defeating "Spirithief" Bartholos in battle)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Well, well... Oh my... Outsmarted at my own game... how humiliating!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh mighty hero — could I get your name? Spare me, and I'll tell everyone you're the best in the business... no wait, you're the legend itself!

Smart move. Know when to yield.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Most certainly! I, Bartholos, shall be your devoted servant! Simply name your desired treasures — let my hands do the work!

Oh? You crafty old devil...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Come now, such suspicion! I, Bartholos, am genuinely in awe — eager to serve at your command!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Although... poor old Bartholos here is rather strapped for coin. Might you consider this treasure an advance on my future services?

Ah... poor thing... *Shows no sympathy*

Think that'll work on me? Think again!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: ...?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: What's going on? This trick usually works like a charm on heroes like you...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Aha... Now I see! You're cut from the same cloth as me! Hehehe... Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Take the chest — consider it a gift between rogues!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Until our paths cross again! May the great Zagreus smile upon us both!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

"Murmuring Woods" Grove of Epiphany

Ichor Vessel

(Approach the area and the Spirithief will steal an ichor vessel)

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh my, finding your way through the woodsthe Grove without getting lost? Impressive, impressive.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: We're old friends by now... And the way you handle OronyxTime Titan's power so naturally... Maybe we've danced this dance a thousand times before in their long memories?

Don't flatter yourself.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, vanity is a virtue, and I, Bartholos, thank you for the compliment.

Take a guess.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hmph, you're no fun. But since you put it that way, I bet we have.

Why are you doing this eternal cycle conspiracy theory?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Seeing this land ravaged by the black tide, doesn't it remind you of the secret treasure in the desert?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But that's fine — I, Bartholos, love all uncertain things: The unknown treasures in chests, seeds that might sprout into anything, and that legendary cat that could be both dead and alive.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Uncertainty holds the greatest wisdom. As great Zagreus used to say...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: "Wisdom is the art of achieving what was impossible to you, and I hate games that are without wisdom."

Cut the chatter. My stuff is off-limits.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Easy there, no need to be upset. There are no traps here, and I'm far more generous than I seem. I simply recalled a story about that great ancestor...

What exactly is your relationship with Zagreus?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: As a Spirithief, I, Bartholos, am blessed to call the Coin of WhimsyTrickery Titan both ancestor and friend. Rather obvious, no?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Legend has it that the other Titans tied a star to Zagreus to stop their pranks. Every time Zagreus escaped through the sky, the Thief Star would mark their trail.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But here's the trick — Zagreus attached the star to a stone. So whenever they wanted to do mischief, they'd simply toss the rock! Hehehe! Sending the Titans on a wild chase after the Thief Star while missing what's right under their noses...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Tell you what. I wasn't really after this seed anyway, so consider it yours. Just remember — the Grove's paths often lead you in, but not back out. Mind you, don't lose your way!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Basic Treasure (Waterwheel)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Recognize this place? You're standing in a Titan's heart! Hehehe, if I could manage to steal that, I, Bartholos, would go down in history as the greatest thief of all...

You're all talk.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: So what? The great CercesReason Titan surely wouldn't mind.

Oh? Not interested in my treasure chest anymore?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: That's another thing! Besides, it's unowned. Both of us claimed it by wit and strength — why is it yours?

Melding of hearts, eh? Funny, isn't it?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Exactly. I, Bartholos, have quite the sense of humor.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Speaking of CercesReason Titan, did you know they originally came from a strand KephaleWorldbearing Titan's hair...?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I once thought of trying the same — cutting my hair to see what would grow. But guess what?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I suddenly realized I had no hair! Hahaha!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Basic Treasure (Tree)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief): "Spirithief" Bartholos; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Indeed, as I said, the tricks are under the Titan's nose!; "Spirithief" Bartholos: However, hehehehe...; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Tricks must involve surprise attacks!
(Begin battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1 and Tide-Eroded Blade ×3)

(After defeating "Spirithief" Bartholos in battle)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Fine skills and agility — the treasure chest stolen from under the Titan's nose is yours.

Admitting defeat so easily?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Of course, it's all part of the game. Tricks that go outside the game would be a problem.

I am the Galactic Baseballer, and I'm invincible!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: That's right... You've already become a master of this game.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I, Bartholos, have a philosophy: Tricks taken outside the game would be a problem.

Not again. Stop eyeing my stuff.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Stingy! Real thieves share spoils when they work together. I've never seen anyone as tight-fisted as you!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Fine. It's all just a game, anyway.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Even ancestor Zagreus once said: "The ultimate meaning lies within the game. Only the game can make its meaning point back to itself."

Zagreus? That's profound of them.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Of course! The Trickery Titan is a Titan, right? If they're all just talking nonsense, then how do Titans maintain their dignity?

That tone doesn't sound like Zagreus.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hmm, maybe it wasn't what Zagreus said, but what I said?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: No... I, Bartholos, would never speak like that. It must have been what Zagreus said!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Alright, we're old friends now... Take your treasure and devote yourself to your own game! We'll meet again... Hehehehe...

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

"Demigod Council" Dawncloud

Basic Treasure (Forecourt)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Sometimes I imagine myself as a butterfly... It's not about how far you can fly — it's about dancing freely through the air.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Of course, having a butterfly that can't cross the vastness makes this too easy — so you can probably guess what I'm about to do!

Who knows?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Come on, for old times's sake, let's get started!

I'm with you till the end!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe, that's exactly what I wanted to hear!

I'm beat. Just hand over the chest already...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: As they say, even thieves have their principles... We've got to do this with style!

(Begin battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1, Furiae Warrior ×2, and Meteoric Eagle ×1)

(After defeating "Spirithief" Bartholos in battle)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: My my, your graceful fighting style — it's like watching a butterfly dance!

You flatter me...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hey, modesty doesn't suit a master thief.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Be proud, be confident, let your ego run wild — that's how you deceive all, steal all, and plunder everything! Hehehe...

Just give me the chest and be done with it.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Now, now. If I just quietly handed things over every time, where's the fun in that?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: They say good stories should be "unexpected yet reasonable" — making games is just the same.

What kind of bootleg liquor have you been drinking?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It's not the wine that intoxicates — it's people themselves! Old Bartholos here has no other pastimes, just a fondness for this... Hehehe.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Notice that silent KephaleWorldbearing Titan over there?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: That old fellow, so silent and dull... This world needs more than just plants growing toward the sun — we need some tipsy, unruly creatures too, don't you think?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: So... we've got to be that pop of red in the sea of green, wouldn't you say? Hehehe.

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Enlightenment (The Titan Cliff)

The Titan Cliff

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: ...Trying to snatch chests loaded with treasure from me is one thing, but an old scrap of paper covered in nonsensical scribbles? You won't even let something like that go?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: What, are you also interested in "Aquila's Enlightenment" or something?

I'm a lore collector.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: My apologies, I didn't realize. But what is there even to collect with junk like this?

When I see an option to interact, I just press it...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe, now that's what I'm talking about! When I see a treasure chest, I can't control my own hands either!

Nothing pleases me more than seeing you humiliated.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe, I can admire that kind of wickedness! Truly, what a pure heart you have...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: *sigh*... I'd never even bother with antiquated scrap paper like this if it weren't for that scribe from Marmoreal Market who came knocking.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Whenever those followers of AquilaSky Titan see the Enlightenment stolen, they act like it's the end of the world or something, scurrying around to raise money to complete the set again.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Every book old Bartholos steals, the scribe gets another commission — and we split the profit! We were just rolling in cash! A never-ending river of money! Though, you just had to dam it up.

...Is it too late for me to join your little venture?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ha! You wanna join our line of business? You're still too wet behind the ears, (boy/girl).

That's beyond the pale!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Old Bartholos gets to fill his stomach, the scribe can feed his family, and the believers get a chance to prove their piousness... It's a win-win-win!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You take this scroll here and go investigate, and I'll go rifle through those pilgrims' pockets. Just like venerable old ZagreusTrickery Titan said:

"Spirithief" Bartholos: "Never let pilgrims off the hook, they're [sic] always got something in their pockets!"

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

(Unlock Achievement Thief Steals Stealthily)

"Dragonbone City" Styxia

Basic Treasure (Ruins)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You know what? My mind is going places it shouldn't. Care to take a guess?

No idea.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, good one, old buddy. That's exactly what's going on in my mind. Nada.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I just have this weird feeling that there are countless (Trailblazer)s and Bartholoses in existence, each pair playing the exact same treasure-hunting game.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: What do you think? Is this a blessing or a curse? Or maybe I've just gone crazy to suddenly think such odd thoughts?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hey, old buddy — let's fight to verify our existence!

Because you're Bartholos.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: ...Brilliant, you're absolutely right!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I'm just a helpless Sprithief... with endless ambitions, but so little power to achieve them.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: In that case, only a real fight can make me feel alive again, hehehe!

Hand over the chest now!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Tsk. You're a cold one, not caring at all about your old pal Bartholos's state of mind! Alright then, let's fight!

(Begin battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1 and Black Tide's Corroded Axe ×3)

(After defeating "Spirithief" Bartholos in battle)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Phew... there's something oddly satisfying about getting beaten up when feeling empty inside.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: This used to be a magnificent city-state, right? But with just a turn of the cosmic wheel, it all vanished in a moment...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: This is maddening — the nether realm's foul water is everywhere, making it impossible for me to find any real treasure here!

So that's what this was all about.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Come on now, after all our games together — surely it's not too much to ask you to listen to old Bartholos's complaints occasionally?

So, your true identity is...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: What do you mean, my true identity? I'm Bartholos!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But for someone who can inherit Oronyx'sTime Titan power... who'd believe you're just a regular traveler or living dead?

Wait a minute. There's hidden treasure?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Well, that's... debatable. If even old Bartholos doesn't know where it is, maybe it never existed to begin with...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Or maybe a Bartholos from another spacetime did it, and I accidentally downloaded their information? ...Hehehe, that would make "Bartholos" a teleslate! What an unexpected twist!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem... What was it that ancestor ZagreusTrickery Titan used to say...?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: "The world is a stack of recurring destinies. Truth is often less fair than trickery."

"Spirithief" Bartholos: ...Hmm? Would they really talk so cohesively like that? Maybe not. It's been so long. I can't remember things clearly anymore.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But you're different, (Trailblazer)! I won't forget such a fascinating name, hehehe...

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Basic Treasure (Tower)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, behold! A great work of old Bartholos.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: This huge raw stone was pilfered from the bottomless depths of the sea. Then, to determine if it really held a crystal filled with magical power, the stone was lifted to the sky to split it open and peer inside...

Stop it. You're no Titan...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hey, if you can call yourself a Titan, why can't I? Old buddy, let's use some imagination here — I may not be a Titan in real life, but that doesn't mean I can't be one in stories.

So how much would that thing up there fetch?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It's invaluable! Assuming you can find a way to move it... Even if you just had some Mountain Dweller melt it down, you'd still get a good amount of gold out of it!

Stop playing games and give me the chest.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Tsk, you're no fun at all, old buddy.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Fine, I was just spinning a tale... This is the nether realm after all, worlds apart from the mortal realm — who knows what those things in the sky actually are? Though I must admit, the view is absolutely killer.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: ...Hmm? Wait, did I just stumble into a deadly joke? Well, I suppose there wouldn't be any living being left to tell the tale with this "killer" on the loose, hehehe...

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Basic Treasure (Temple)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, didn't expect to run into me here, did you?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: They say ancestor ZagreusTrickery Titan could freely traverse the world of the dead — but honestly, it's not as remarkable as they make it out to be.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Think about it, have you ever pondered what a "world of the dead" actually means?

An excellent place to stash treasures.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Of course, since riches mean nothing to the dead! But that reminds me, I've been pondering something myself...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: What do the dead own that's worth stealing? Hehehe, if we figured that out, we could hide it in the "world of the living"!

The soul is eternal.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, so dying occasionally isn't the end of the world! But listen, what if...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: What if we reincarnate but end up living pretty much the same life as before? The more I think about it, the more frightening it gets.

So I could meet you while still alive.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Huh? Why get all mushy now. Do we have some kind of special connection?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh... wait. Wait just a minute. You mean you've "been dead from the very beginning"? Hehehe, now that's something I didn't see coming!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Well, since our paths have crossed here, allow me to offer some pearls of wisdom...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: In our world, the living don't quite seem alive, and the dead don't quite seem dead — but a trickster is always a trickster, because even when telling the truth, nobody dares trust them! Hehehe.

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

"Fortress of Dome" Eye of Twilight

Basic Treasure (B2)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Goodness gracious, what a gust that was! Nearly knocked me over. Come on, give me a hand!

You seem stable enough already.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Tsk. You cold-blooded (man/woman)! We haven't dueled in forever — bet you're just dying for some action! Let's rumble!

I suspect you're setting up an ambush...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ha! Just like you to instantly see through my trick! Well then, let's get this trial started immediately!

Wait, you have feet?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: So uncultured! Haven't you heard, any hind-hand is still a hand, and any front-foot is still a foot... Ahem, to restore my honor, Bartholos must challenge you to a duel!

(Begin battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1 and Black Tide Council ×2)

(After defeating "Spirithief" Bartholos in battle)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, your skills have gotten impressive! With a valiant hero like you protecting Amphoreus, I, Bartholos, can rest in peace... Ahem, what nonsense am I spouting?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Now that we've dueled, how about letting Old Bartholos here spin you a quick yarn?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Once, a wealthy foreign merchant from parts unknown hosted an extravagant feast in Okhema for over a hundred days — completely free! Anyone with an invitation could enter, feast lavishly, watch entertainment, and enjoy themselves all day.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: They said this merchant was so incredibly rich that he could rival entire nations — perhaps even the greatest historical merchants paled in comparison.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Yet after a hundred days, perhaps out of disdain for his public way of buying people's hearts, or due to conflicts arising from the decadent lifestyle, someone from the Council of Elders assassinated him. With the merchant dead, people naturally wondered how much wealth he had left behind—

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Yet despite thorough searches, not even one Balance Coin of his wealth could be located.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Now I ask you: Where did the merchant's riches disappear to?

Probably sitting in your stomach right now.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ohh... So that's your theory, is it?

You planned this whole thing from the start.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe... So that's your theory, is it?

Why seek truth in a story you just invented?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahh... Is that how you see it?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Indeed, this question has no definitive answer — ancestor Zagreus offered none when telling Bartholos. Still, Bartholos thinks... it might be a preview of actual historical events?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem... I might've let slip too many hints. Some secrets must remain hidden! Bye now!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Janus's Hidden Passage

"Fortress of Dome" Eye of Twilight Floor 2

Janus's Hidden Passage

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Okay, okay, you can have it back...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Guaranteed authentic or your money back tenfold! Deluxe Janus's Hidden passage — user-friendly, no focusing required!

Huh, didn't expect you to be such a connoisseur.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Of course! We've spent so much time together that even without love or friendship, we've developed family-like bonds, haven't we?

Solve all the other Hidden Passages for me too.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hah, that's giving old Bartholos too much credit. I'm not the JanusPassage Titan in person...

Uh, that wasn't what I lost...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You dropped an iron axe, I'm returning a golden one. That's how it works, isn't it?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Titans are always like this, you know? Never straightforward, always making riddles to torment us. According to "Era Nova" theory, they were human once too, right? So why are they so utterly inhumane...

Did you just say "Era Nova"?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: What? Did I? Bartholos doesn't comprehend such advanced concepts — you must have heard wrong!

Tsk, yet you insist you're not Zagreus...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hmm? Would ancestor Zagreus be this indiscreet? Wait... that's not right. Sometimes I can be extremely discreet! Hehehehe...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Well, that's all from me, then. Farewell! Enjoy your adventure.

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

"Cloudedge Bastion Ruins" Eye of Twilight

Knowing Bug

There's nothing that escapes my sight...

Catch!

Knowing Bug: I know all the secrets under the sky. The line of people wanting to ask me questions could stretch from Marmoreal Palace to Castrum Kremnos. For a bit of peace and quiet, I had no choice but to hide.

Knowing Bug: I don't believe that anyone could track me down here...

(Bartholos appears and takes the Knowing Bug, leaving a silver coin in its place.): Wh—what?; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Tell me your master's secrets!

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem, it's you. Bartholos has spoken of you as its good friend... Now I understand.

...Wait, you're not Bartholos?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Am I Bartholos? Or am I not? I play tricks like Bartholos, so I am Bartholos. But Bartholos is too busy for games right now, so I am not Bartholos.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Did that bug's nonsense affect my mind? You know how it goes — insist you know everything and you'll end up looking foolish. Anyway, I'm not Bartholos — I'm its projection.

So it can create projections of itself?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Just look at me — nearly identical in appearance, name, voice, and character. Its projection abilities must be impressive! Hehehehe.

What exactly is it busy doing?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I wish I knew — I was going to ask you the same thing. It normally likes doing things itself, so making me to play games in its stead is pretty rare.

Did they recover their Titan powers?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Titan? What Titan... Hehehe, don't tell me you believed that! "Bartholos is actually Zagreus?" Hehehe, only ancestor Zagreus would say such ridiculous things with a straight face!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem, the game's over, so here's your bug back! I do wonder if after its pool of gold experience, it'll still brag about knowing everything... Hehe.

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Janus's Hidden Passage

"Cloudedge Bastion Ruins" Eye of Twilight Floor 3

Janus's Hidden Passage

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem, it's you. Bartholos has spoken of you as its good friend... which means there will be a trial here.

Another projection, huh?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Another? Oh, you've met my fellow projections. Well, if we ignore the whole identity issue, we're all Bartholos anyway.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Still, Bartholos assigned me a purpose — to test you in this trial. Ready yourself! We begin now! Hehehehe...

Trials are no fun. I'm not fighting.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I don't want to fight either... but Bartholos assigned me to test you. Can't be helped — let's get this over with quickly so I can call it a day!

There's nothing I love more than pummeling you — bring it on!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: And I just love getting pummeled — YEAH RIGHT!

(Begin battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1, Black Tide's Decrepit Bow ×2, and Black Tide Council ×1)

(After defeating "Spirithief" Bartholos in battle): "Spirithief" Bartholos; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Ah, Bartholos wasn't exaggerating — you're incredibly strong! You might even outclass the Daythunder Knight who once reigned supreme here!; "Spirithief" Bartholos: The Daythunder Knight beat AquilaSky Titan but probably couldn't defeat ZagreusTrickery Titan... which makes you the stronger one! Time for me to return to my original form!; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh right! I solved Janus'sPassage Titan Passage for you. It's ready to be used. No thanks necessary!
(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

"Lightless Chapel" Dawncloud

Enlightenment (The Titan Cliff)

The Titan Cliff

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: "Aquila's Enlightenment" was once stored here, but now only vulgar nonsense remains.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hello there, I'm a Bartholos projection, and I'm feeling quite melancholic.

You still believe in Aquila?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh no, you've got it wrong. I'm sad because the world is ending, and we'll be discarded by our master — just like "Aquila's Enlightenment" was.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Bartholos's main body... left to complete its Hero's Journey, abandoning us to wait for a visitor who may never arrive.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Thankfully, you came. This should make me happy, but when I ponder why old Bartholos did this, my sorrow returns...

Bartholos has pilfered this before.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Really? Too bad I don't have those memories... I'm just an empty shell created by Bartholos, probably lasting only this one day.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I was created for one purpose: to wait here for you... ah, what a heavy obligation, what a self-important inheritance...

Where's the real Bartholos?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It's nowhere and everywhere at once. It left in a rush — you might hear its final story from other companions.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Old Bartholos has few friends, but you are most precious to it. May the Coin of WhimsyTrickery Titan ensure you meet again after Era Nova. Hehe.

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Formidable Foe Challenge

(Approach Formidable Foe Challenge)

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe, noble friend of Lord Bartholos! I am not Lord Bartholos, yet I know of thy special standing in his affections.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: The monsters guarding the chest have been dealt with. Enjoy your spoils. Lord Bartholos once warned us... A mysterious being from beyond, known as the "Developers," governs our fate.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But unlike Titans, these "Developers" don't safeguard realms or perform good deeds — they merely orchestrate our harassment of guests and corrupt good intentions into cruel jokes...

Is your character setting okay?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I am Lord Bartholos' book collection, the pointless knowledge it accumulated through ages, a grotesque gallstone in its belly. That is to say—

"Spirithief" Bartholos: My character setting is deeply flawed — a genuine BUG.

Speak plainly.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I am Lord Bartholos' projection, dutifully waiting here to entertain thee with this game.

Where is the real Bartholos?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: The talented and strategic Lord Bartholos — its abrupt departure must certainly concern "Era Nova."

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Destiny flows like tides, rising with the winds. The path of fate is broken, this work now complete. Hehe.

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)
(Unlock Achievement Bartholos Knows Nothing)

Eve's Holy Pass

"Spirithief" Bartholos?

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe, Bartholos was right — we found a data anomaly here. Ah... gray-haired one, you must be Bartholos' friend from across the ages, yes?

Another projection, huh?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Obviously. Like that silly spinning one earlier, Bartholos creates different kinds of projections. "Life is a hospital," ancestor Zagreus said, "where every patient is fixated on switching beds."

Where's the real Bartholos?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Now that the Dawn Device is bust, where else would it be? When a trickster's plans collapse, only its life remains to give! Hehehehe...

Stop eating my spinning top!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Top? Hehehehe, it really did look like a spinning top, didn't it? With that sense of humor, no wonder you're Bartholos' legendary friend.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: To be frank, I only absorbed that one to recover data. I'm torn between joy and sorrow... as Era Nova approaches, these wild, stupid data fragments multiply. If you see more of them...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Like it or not, you're stuck playing along with them! Hehehe... Good luck! I'll leave you a big prize before I go!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)
(Unlock Achievement The Bartholos Boson)

"Fallen Twilight City" Okhema

Basic Treasure (Mirage Cove)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe, did you miss me? Unfortunately, I'm not Bartholos in person, merely a shadow it projected.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But Bartholos told me about the porter story and said it had a blast role-playing with you.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But Amphoreus is a tiny world, and even the tricky Bartholos ran out of roles to play. Yet you — one of their best friends — still enjoyed playing along.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: This touched Bartholos profoundly, helping it face certain destinies with more acceptance.

Cut the sentimentality, I just want the chest.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: We judge by actions, not thoughts. Face it, you and Bartholos became good friends long ago.

They truly are a special friend.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe, that would make Bartholos so happy if they heard you!

Where's the real Bartholos?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hmm, maybe I ate them? Hehe, only joking.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ah, I wish could say for old Bartholos — "How lovely the moon looks after dawn's fall" — but sadly, unlike the Hand of Shadow'sDeath Titan realm, there's no moon here.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: So, never mind! I'm off to rejoin the real Bartholos, and you... if all goes as planned, you'll witness Amphoreus' last — yet also first — destiny. Hehe, see ya!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Basic Treasure (Little Chimera)

Little Chimera

(Rewind the Spirithief): "Spirithief" Bartholos; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehehe, now I know exactly how old Bartholos feels when you catch it!; "Spirithief" Bartholos: As you see, I'm one of its projections, but being somewhat kindhearted, I'm helping the chimera and baby seals escape. But since you've caught me, I must have done wrong while meaning well—; "Spirithief" Bartholos: I admit my mistake! Please, for old Bartholos' sake, show mercy and spare me!; I could spare you...; But isn't something missing here?; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Missing? Hehehehe, what are you suggesting? I definitely didn't steal this chimera's secret stash...; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Tsk, curses, I blurted it out. Well then, don't blame me for what follows—; "Spirithief" Bartholos: I must insist you remain silent!
(Begin battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×3)

(After defeating "Spirithief" Bartholos in battle): "Spirithief" Bartholos; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Aaaaah... this is the power of visitors from beyond the sky! Old Bartholos always claimed fighting creates bonds... did it mean getting pummeled?; On a real battlefield, you'd be dead by now.; I'm generous enough to forgive your petty crimes.; Stop the games and give me the chest.; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Yes, yes, of course... I should've known that for creatures called "protagonists," everyone's savings are basically your rightful treasures...; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Ancestor Zagreus help me, I can't trick someone like you! Waaah, old Bartholos, I want to return to your body and never leave again...
(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Aedes Elysiae

Basic Treasure (Sacrament Courtyard)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief): "Spirithief" Bartholos

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

Basic Treasure (Voyager's Wharf)

Basic Treasure

(Rewind the Spirithief): "Spirithief" Bartholos

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Celestial Ambrosia ×60)

"Warbling Shores" Styxia

Coin of Whimsy

(Investigate the Coin of Whimsy, optional)

Investigate

An utterly unremarkable silver coin lies on the roadside. But the moment you pick it up, its strange texture tells you that it never truly touched the ground. Instead, it hovers just above the surface like magnetic levitation.

Could there be another hidden genius?

Don't be ridiculous. This is just an ordinary investigation. The odds of uncovering any secret from the Genius Society here... Well, let's just say they're infinitely close to zero.

I smell treasure...

It must be Zagreus's doing!

On closer inspection, you notice indentations where a chest once rested. Now it's gone without a trace. Hmm, who might be behind this? That's a tough guess...

Looks like the Spirithief's in an illusion too...

As expected, Bartholos.

Nice! Let's go on a treasure hunt!

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahh — I surrender, I surrender! If you keep pulling like that, we'll be split apart! Bleh... I feel like the ground is spinning... I feel so sick!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Wait a second... you're not a priest of Oronyx. But that messy gray hair... Say, this (dashing sir/lovely miss), haven't we met before?

...How much do you still remember about me?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Heh, you're a clever one, aren't you? Trying to bait old Bartholos into spilling the beans with a flick of the wrist!

Yeah, we've met. At the end of the west wind.

Nope, it's all your imagination.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hah! I knew you wouldn't spill the truth. But you've carried a scent... one "we" don't share. And if it's what I think it is... oh ho, things are about to get very interesting!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: "It would be such a shame to waste your talents on the right path. Would you be interested in a little collaboration?" — That's what I would've said, if this were truly our first meeting. Pity...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Pity this is just a dream, and those outside the dream can never remain here. You were never destined to be the partner in crime I've always longed for... so close, yet so far! Bye-bye, my mysterious friend!

Bartholos vanishes in a flash... Seems like this shrewd Titan has seen through the intoxicated "Trickery."

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Disorder Ambrosia ×60, "Spirithief" Bartholos returns a Basic Treasure)

Grape Pool

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hey, buddy, you came at just the right time. Tell me, why do humans invent such cruel entertainment?

Cruel? What are you talking about?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh come on, take a good look at me. Big, round, and purple me, looks just like a grape, right? Picture it: countless humble old Bartholoses squashed beneath your feet, bellies bursting in despair, with unspeakable goo spewing forth...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Tsssk! The horror, the cruelty! And you people even take that as an entertainment!?

What a fudgin' genius you are.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, what a strange way of talking. Where'd you pick that up?

Don't flatter yourself.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Tch. No sense of humor at all.

Keep taking your meds.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: True that. This whole city's pretty sick, after all...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem. Anyway, since everyone seems to love the feeling of stomping on round, juicy purple things—

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Then why's no one ever tried stomping on old Bartholos? I mean, look at me. I'm basically a walking grape here!

...That's what you care about?

As expected of you.

Mom, there's a pervert here!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hmph! I could accept grapes getting cruelly crushed, but me, Bartholos, not even qualified to be stomped flat!? I've been standing here for ages, and not a single soul spares me a glance!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But now, at long last, you speak to me... Hehehe, that settles it! Either you squash me, or I squash you! One way or another, someone's playing with me today!

(Enter battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×2)

(After battle, speak to "Spirithief" Bartholos)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh dear. Yeah, right there! You've got talent for massaging!

There! Happy now?

You act like you won...

Seems your belly won't ooze any goo.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: What? You were actually fighting for real just now!? Oh gosh, good thing I surrendered early, or my precious tummy would've gotten split in two...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem! Anyway, the poor old Bartholos, unloved and tragically short-legged, has now participated in a real recreational activity. What a joy! Congrats to me!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Back in the day, I was a legendary master thief. Even Kephale and Thanatos would have to show me some respect. But now? Maybe I'm just too good at going invisible. I stood around half the day, and only you noticed me.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: People always say "the greatest hides in plain sight"... but being too untouchable makes you feel lonely sometimes, you know?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hey, gray-hair, you look familiar. Next time you're bored, come hang out with me. Let old Bartholos experience a little about being a grandparent~

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem. Just kidding. If family jokes aren't your thing, feel free to erase that one from your memory. Heh heh.

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Disorder Ambrosia ×60)

(Unlock Achievement Not All Grapes Make Good Wine)

(Talk to "Spirithief" Bartholos again): "Spirithief" Bartholos; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem! Anyway, the poor old Bartholos, unloved and tragically short-legged, has now participated in a real recreational activity. What a joy! Congrats to me!

Tidal Basin

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hee...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Yeh... heh...

Heh-heh?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Heh-heh. To nail the passphrase a thousand years later, what a beautiful twist of fate!

You've... slowed down... too?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It's... okay...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Just... wanna... play... with... you...

Drop the act.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Heh-heh. I knew it, nothing gets past you! Saw right through my act, didn't you?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Which means... you already know what's coming next, don't you?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: A perfectly honest ambush! Hehehehe!

(Enter battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1, Servant of Tides ×2)

(After battle, speak to "Spirithief" Bartholos)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Well, well, even after a thousand years, nothing gets my blood pumping like a good brawl with you!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Who knows how much longer this world's got left in it... But I, for one, would love to collect every battlefield you've fought on and preserve themswallow them up. Later... no no, not to sell, of course, to display them in a victory museum someday! A worthy tribute to all the sacrificestime everyone made, right?

Your stomach's got room for that?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Well, there's only one way to find out.

Taking "time is money" quite literally, huh?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Naturally! Every treasure in my collection is as precious as you can imagine!

I don't like talking about the past.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: "Let the past stay in the past"? Hehehe. But what if the past and the future turn out to be the same thing? Then what'll you choose?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But I didn't lie in wait just to run my mouth. Did you happen to leave behind a basin in the past? Lucky for you, Bartholos is as thoughtful to return it, hehehehe...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Let me just... dig a bit... dig a bit more...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ta-daa! Behold, Bartholos extends his perfectly round hands and presents you: One antique basin. Please handle with care~

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ah, great thief of Deliverance, best of luck out there... Me and the drunkard in this basin are but spirits of the previous era. We can't help much now...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But I know you'll snatch a more thrilling future right out of fate's boring little hands, won't you?

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Disorder Ambrosia ×60, "Spirithief" Bartholos returns the Tidal Basin that connects to the Vortex of Genesis)

(Unlock Achievement Antique Scheme)

"Radiant Scarwood" Grove of Epiphany

Garmentmaker Outpost

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem ahem, now we can finally talk. What? Why didn't I say anything earlier? After everything that's happened, who would care about a bunch of purple grapes on the roadside?

I would.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Uh... you really lost me there.

Purple grapes? Where are the purple grapes?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: It was just a metaphor, and all you care about is food...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Look, if you wanna get noticed, you'd have to put on a show.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem... Anyway, now that I have your attention, I should make good use of it. The hands of time are about to cross the end and the beginning... Ah, don't mind that part.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe! Come closer, don't miss your chance. A mysterious treasure lies hidden in this enigmatic room, and only with Lord Bartholos's power can you claim it!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Since our friendship began with a chance collaboration long ago, before we go our separate ways... letting you feel what it's like to mind-control Bartholos sounds like a fair reward, doesn't it?

"Mind-control Bartholos"?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh, no, no, don't get me wrong. It just means we were mentally in sync. Ahem, definitely not anything game-related. I'm still a character who respects the fourth wall.

Don't even think about trying to steal from me.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh dear, you misunderstood me, big time! How could I ever... Bartholos has always been genuine with friends, ready to take a knife to the ribs for them without hesitation. Wait... do I even have ribs?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Alright, alright, enough with the jokes... If you're interested, why not come treasure hunting with me?

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Disorder Ambrosia ×60, "Spirithief" Bartholos returns the Garmentmaker Outpost)

Chasmic Geocore

(Rewind the Spirithief)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe... I've always suspected this thing has some link to a world beyond the sky. And since it's you, I figured you'd get what I meant... To be honest, I don't really get it myself.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Anyway, don't miss your chance! A mysterious treasure lies hidden in this enigmatic room, and only with Lord Bartholos's power can you claim it!

Then let's not waste any time...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ok, command received!

Why didn't you just keep it for yourself in the end?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You really wanna know? Should I give you the long story or cut to the chase?

Keep it short.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I feel like it.

The long one.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe... Since you asked that question, let Bartholos explain it with a little story.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: A long, long time ago... Ah, or maybe it was just the last cycle... a group of mercenaries from Hattusili found themselves stranded outside the city of Okhema.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: They had been tricked by a few members of the Council of Elders into going up against Lady Cerydra. But those elders were captured and executed, and the mercenaries suddenly became lost homeless people with nowhere to go.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: They couldn't march ahead, because doing so would make them enemies of all Okhema. They couldn't return home either. They had trusted the elders too easily and brought no money for the journey back.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Later, thanks to a sharp-minded one among them named Xenophon, who said, "We're all strong and fit. If people along the way need labor, we can work. If they want joy, we can perform acrobatics."

"Spirithief" Bartholos: And just like that, the world's first traveling acrobatic troupe was born. They performed their way from Okhema to far-off Hattusili and never went back to mercenary life.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem... That story ran a bit long. So why did Bartholos share their treasures with friends? Well, it's for pretty much the same reason.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: People say the world is vast... So why box ourselves in, right?

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Disorder Ambrosia ×60)

"Universal Matrix" Great Tomb of the Nameless Titan

Thievishly Saintcan

Thievishly Saintcan (?)

Thievishly Saintcan (?): It's getting colder now. Time to burn all memories to ash.

This trashcan's entire identity, from name to dialogue, screams plagiarism. In a world where thieves can become Titans, stealing memetic entities was just a matter of time.

Thievishly Saintcan (?): Chests these days are so boring. Three seconds to unlock? How's that supposed to satisfy my sense of ceremony of rescuing treasures?

Down with chest tyranny!

Thievishly Saintcan (?): That's right! Your backpack included!

Seems like a cheap knockoff.

Thievishly Saintcan (?): Hehehe, you're right! That's just how I roll!

You got kicked by the trashcan.

(Enter battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×1, Lordly Trashcan ×2)

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe... History had its Lordly Trashcan, and now it has the Thievishly Saintcan!

(After battle, speak to "Spirithief" Bartholos)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehe. Your memories hold some absolutely fascinating things worth stealing.

You're flipping through my memories?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I certainly wish I could... but unfortunately, I can't.

Master, quick! Teach me how to steal memories!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ha, that's easy!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ha, it's actually quite complicated! Even I can't do it.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Let's be honest. I'm just a regular thief who can steal elements of the memory fragments you "always carry," but those authentic memories you "hold for just an instant" are completely beyond my reach.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But I'm not saying there's anything wrong with how you remember things. Everyone's memory works the same way... The past doesn't just sit there in your mind like some perfect recording.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: What you keep is really just a virtual reality crafted from various memetic entities, much like our world.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You see, humans aren't Titans. No amount of photography or record-keeping can capture the absolute truth of what happened. All those tiny details just slip through your fingers like sand...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: But don't you worry! We only find the gems after we've blown away all the worthless dust.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: What gems, you ask? Those "authentic memories" that even I, Bartholos, can't possibly steal from your heart!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: These precious memories don't exist in the past or in records. They only exist in the exact moment you recall them, in those special feelings that flood your heart... Hehehe, such things are beyond anyone's reach, even Titans!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Disorder Ambrosia ×60)

(Unlock Achievement Memory Sorting & Reprocessing)

Mysterious Frame

"Universal Matrix" Great Tomb of the Nameless Titan Floor 2

Mysterious Frame

A familiar frame stands before you. For a split second, you feel like you are standing in the wilds of the Hithradahn tribe... no, that's not right. This is Amphoreus!

But somehow, you caught the scent of piggies. Not just one. But three.

Play with "piggies."

You're about to enter the "piggies" room. Be careful not to let them escape.

(Enter battle against "Spirithief" Bartholos ×3)

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ta-da! Meet the purple pig, the poisonous little piggy!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Surprised you there, didn't I? Hehehehe—

(After battle, speak to "Spirithief" Bartholos)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, hehehe. I knew you couldn't resist such temptation. Plump, helpless prey. Treasure just waiting to be claimed... No thief in their right mind would walk away from that!

Even crumbs are worth grabbing.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: That's right! This is the true spirit of being a master thief!

Oh please. I've been bored of this for ages.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Still, we can't help chasing after unclaimed treasures, can we?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I heard about this city-state philosopher who figured out that the nature of the world is basically just "eating"! Plants soak up sunlight like they're starving, animals gobble up anything they can digest. As for humans or Titans...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: "Those who truly believe in the ruler of all things may feast upon whatever exists!" Hehehe... The physical act of gluttony might seem disgusting, but the spirit behind it is absolutely noble!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Grab every treasure you spot. We've got our reputation as infamous thieves to maintain!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Disorder Ambrosia ×60)

(Unlock Achievement Buta! Buta! Buta!)

"Nightmare's Echo" Great Tomb of the Nameless Titan

Forsaken Realm Platform

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, look this way, over here. I heard you can get out of Amphoreus through here... is that true?

Not true.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hah, you can't fool the legend of "Trickery"! So you're saying that while you folks might make it out, Bartholos has absolutely no chance?

Indeed.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh my, that sounds nice. Too bad ol' Bartholos isn't from beyond the sky, your hacker backdoor is useless to me.

Not telling you.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Tch, stingy. But obviously, ol' Bartholos isn't from beyond the sky, so your hacker backdoor is useless to me.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Y'know what... Sometimes I wonder if Amphoreus is like one big treasure chest to the outside world? If that's the case, then Irontomb, our enemy, would be nothing but an annoying mimic!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Come to think of it, being threatened by a tiny mimic... The universe out there must really be in dire straits. You've got your work cut out for you, my friend from beyond the sky!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Disorder Ambrosia ×60)

Whimsy Challenge

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Well, hello there, dashing cosmic pilot! Your old friend Bartholos here is also taking the pilot training course...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: ...Just kidding! Being stuck between these awful pillars, I feel like I'm about to become the Antikytherans' energy core myself!

So, what's going on?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You know what these pillars are? Heheh, they're the servers that keep Amphoreus running, or so I'd guess.

Well, have fun, then.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: C'mon, I'm literally stuck inside the Amphoreus servers here! Spare a thought for your old pal here, will you?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh, I know! Since we're pals and all, how about you do me a solid and finish up the rest of this "training course"?

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I can't deal with these blasted mechanisms anymore. The big chest they're locking up? It's all yours! Just get me out of here as fast as you can...

(After passing through all 15 "Rings of Whismy" to complete the "Whimsy Challenge")
(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Disorder Ambrosia ×60, spawns Precious Treasure)
(Unlock Achievement Trojan Age)

"Memortis Shore" Ruins of Time

Golden Short Spear

(Upon approaching the Golden Short Spear after it breaks the wall, "Spirithief" Bartholos steals the spear and disappears through a window)

(At the window): ...Climb through the window?
(Unlock Achievement Palace Where Wind Dwells)

"Spirithief" Bartholos

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Hehehe, my dear friend, by the gods beyond the skyAeons, I, Bartholos, send you my most noble greetings!

Stop playing games and give me back my spear.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: You'll get your spear, but first... just look at that beautiful moon. It makes me want to have a nice chat with an old friend.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I know it's a bit weird for me to be asking, but since this is just a little stop on your long journey...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Do you have any regrets about your time in Amphoreus?

Yes.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Heheh... Excellent, excellent. As ancestor Zagreus used to say, "Regret is proof that you ever loved."

"Spirithief" Bartholos: The Trickery Titan, who takes all only to give it all back, only to teach us to appreciate what we have through the pain of loss.

No.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Heheh... Excellent, excellent. Then we can move on with light hearts, each to our own destiny.

"Spirithief" Bartholos: I'll buy a whole street in Okhema to rob any place whenever I want. And you, if you ever want to come back and visit, you can play with the Dawn Device all you want...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem... Some secrets are better left unknown. Looks like ol' Bartholos got carried away again. Anyway, as promised...

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Here's your spear back. Do come back and hang out again sometime!

(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Disorder Ambrosia ×60)

Cognos Bloom

(Investigate the pot next to the ichor vessel)

???

...

The huge entity in front of you won't budge. Upon closer inspection, you see a note pinned next to it...

"If you run into trouble again, just give a shout: 'Help me, Bartholos!'"

"Do give your old pal a chance to swoop in and save the day like a hero does, heheh."

Help me, Bartholos!

"Spirithief" Bartholos: Oh, absolutely! Bartholos, at your service, anytime, anywhere!
("Spirithief" Bartholos replaces the ichor vessel with a Cognos Bloom): "Spirithief" Bartholos: Burp~ You've gotta peel a hard-boiled egg before you eat it, and it's the same deal with treasure in a chest. O' Bartholos gotta digest it a little before it'll behave!; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Wait a second! Does that mean I'm related to sea urchins? No, no, that's not it. Sea urchins love wearing hats, but I don't. I do my thing and disappear right after, keeping my contributions and reputation unspoken... Hats are just too flashy for my style.; "Spirithief" Bartholos: Ahem... Anyway...; "Spirithief" Bartholos: "Boring truths are all the same, while every brilliant trick is unique in its own way." Here's a little proverb from ancestor Zagreus for you. Until we meet again~
(Obtain Stellar Jade ×40 and Disorder Ambrosia ×60)
(Unlock Achievement Trickery, Time, and Seeds)

...

You decide not to give Bartholos this chance.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Spirithief
Chinese (Simplified)	「贼灵」
Chinese (Traditional)	「賊靈」
Japanese	「シーフ」
Korean	「도둑 유령」
Spanish	Espirizuelo
French	Pickpo-spectre
Russian	Воровской дух
Thai	"ภูตจอมโจร"
Vietnamese	Tinh Linh Trộm Cắp
German	Diebgeist
Indonesian	"Roh Pencuri"
Portuguese	Ladrão Espiritual

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Spirithief

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Achievements

Spirithieves

"Eternal Holy City" Okhema

Basic Treasure (Rooftop)

Basic Treasure (Outdoors)

Basic Treasure (Personal Bath Balcony)

"Strife Ruins" Castrum Kremnos

Basic Treasure (Bridge Path)

Basic Treasure (Arena)

"Abyss of Fate" Janusopolis

Precious Treasure

Basic Treasure (Broken Pathway)

"Bloodbathed Battlefront" Castrum Kremnos

Resentful Nymph

Basic Treasure (Chisel Zone)

"Sanctum of Prophecy" Janusopolis

Basic Treasure (Library)

Basic Treasure (Cliffside)

"Murmuring Woods" Grove of Epiphany

Ichor Vessel

Basic Treasure (Waterwheel)

Basic Treasure (Tree)

"Demigod Council" Dawncloud

Basic Treasure (Forecourt)

Enlightenment (The Titan Cliff)

"Dragonbone City" Styxia

Basic Treasure (Ruins)

Basic Treasure (Tower)

Basic Treasure (Temple)

"Fortress of Dome" Eye of Twilight

Basic Treasure (B2)

Janus's Hidden Passage

"Cloudedge Bastion Ruins" Eye of Twilight

Knowing Bug

Janus's Hidden Passage

"Lightless Chapel" Dawncloud

Enlightenment (The Titan Cliff)

Formidable Foe Challenge

Eve's Holy Pass

"Fallen Twilight City" Okhema

Basic Treasure (Mirage Cove)

Basic Treasure (Little Chimera)

Aedes Elysiae

Basic Treasure (Sacrament Courtyard)

Basic Treasure (Voyager's Wharf)

"Warbling Shores" Styxia

Coin of Whimsy

Grape Pool

Tidal Basin

"Radiant Scarwood" Grove of Epiphany

Garmentmaker Outpost

Chasmic Geocore

"Universal Matrix" Great Tomb of the Nameless Titan

Thievishly Saintcan

Mysterious Frame

"Nightmare's Echo" Great Tomb of the Nameless Titan

Forsaken Realm Platform

Whimsy Challenge

"Memortis Shore" Ruins of Time

Golden Short Spear

Cognos Bloom

Other Languages

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