Vipsania

Vipsania is an NPC on Amphoreus, located in "Eternal Holy City" Okhema and Beyond Time: An Eternal Page.

Profile

Vipsania is a financial officer of the Grove of Epiphany that also sells seeds of knowledge harvested from the Grove's "Knowledge Tree".

Location

Voice Lines

(Version 1)

▶ "*ahem* Hey, friend. Interested in some seeds?"

(Version 2)

▶ "New stock later today. Don't miss out."

Dialogue

(First interaction)

Vipsania: Ahem, hello there, friend... Want some seeds?

What are seeds?

Vipsania: Some research outcomes from the Grove. With Cerces' blessing, we have stored our efforts into special "seeds," and are granting permission to certain groups to read them.

You got a license for this?

Vipsania: What kind of question is that? This is officially authorized by the Grove, and I pay my taxes to the Council of Elders every Month of Fortune.

Vipsania: You look bewildered, though it's a common sight to those living near the Garden. You must be new to Okhema?

Vipsania: Allow me to introduce myself: I am Vipsania, Grove of Epiphany Financial Officer. But now... just think of me as a Grove Knowledge salesperson... Mm, my sister would say I'm "peddling wares."

Vipsania: Since you haven't been in Okhema for long, how would you like to take home some "seeds"? They're all precious treasures from the Grove. How about it, care for some?

"Knowledge" can be sold too?

Vipsania: Of course! It may not be possible for ordinary people, but how hard can it be with the Titan's divinity? We've only been graced by Cerces' light, retaining slivers of their omniscience.

It's got an internet vibe to it!

Vipsania: Huh? What net? You mean the World Wound Web?

It's okay. I don't need any.

Vipsania: All right, fine. We've got a discount on right now. If you don't want some, don't worry about it... A pity.

Vipsania: Oh yes, you know of the Grove of Epiphany, yes? Everyone says that we house all the brightest minds in Amphoreus. But don't listen to all that horn-tooting. At its heart, experimentation builds the foundation of knowledge. Without money or platform, even the smartest scholar is a fool.

Vipsania: I'm not one of those bastards reselling Grove assets. These are Sunken Tree Seeds that I regularly procure to see if they help with our daily lives. Only successful product tests are sold on the market.

Vipsania: Moreover, I'm also promoting the spread of knowledge. Cerces' spirit guides us, for us to share their knowledge with even more people. Of course, their disciples must first be able to put food on their tables.

Vipsania: How about it, do you want to contribute to spreading the knowledge of Okhema?

Gimme some.

Vipsania: Great, you're decisive. Let me take a look at my stock. I do have quite a few popular products on hand. I remember there's something that can double crop yields and another that can treat household wastewater...

Vipsania: Strange... Why did the teleslate go silent? Let me double check...

Vipsania: ...

Vipsania: Drats, there's something wrong with the teleslate. I didn't manage to link up with the Grove. I'll holler when I fix it, for now I'll put you on the reservation list, so sorry about that...

Knowledge only hurts my brain, sorry...

Vipsania: ...

Vipsania: Plenty have turned down my sales pitch, but this reason is a first. No wonder some people fail to grasp the spirit of Cerces — now I'm beginning to see why.

Vipsania: What a pity, such a great opportunity yet I failed to close a deal. Ah, it's all on me for not preparing...

(Subsequent interactions)

Vipsania: New stocks going up on shelves tonight, don't let this slip by! Hey, it's you! What do you say, want to grab some "seeds"?

Vipsania: But I have to let you know in advance — there might be problems with the Grove's teleslate, perhaps due to how good sales were previously. I can't get in touch with my school.

Vipsania: So, it's only for pre-sale now. Please bear with us.

No business talk. Can we just chit-chat?

Vipsania: Sure, I've got time for some non-business talks. You sound nice too, unlike my younger sister — an adult by all accounts, but would only scowl at me like Nikadorthe Strife Titan themself is arriving...

What kinda "seeds" are you selling?

Vipsania: Oh, we've got so many. Something's that quite popular recently is a "seed" that can make plants laughs in the wind. It's a contribution from the botanist Gaia. Doesn't require a lot of conditions and quite a fun experience in application.

Vipsania: As for the others... We've got all kinds of Knowledge Seeds. It all depends on what our Grove scholars have been researching recently.

Vipsania: But I'll try to pick some more practical ones to demonstrate. It's the least I can do for my beloved customers, lest they end up buying something useless, wasting their money and souring their moods.

Can you tell me about the "seeds"?

Vipsania: Mm, it's a long story. I'll pick out some less-complicated stuff to explain to you.

Vipsania: Seeds are actually some research outcome from the Grove. With Cerces' blessing, we stored our efforts in a special "Knowledge Tree," then harvest its ripened fruit.

Vipsania: By employing certain methods, we can authorize a specific individual to browse our teleslate. As for the underlying principles, apart from Cerces' blessing, it's also to do with the techniques passed down by the Grove for many years. The exact details are really complex, so I won't bother you with them.

Vipsania: As for me, well, I organize this profound knowledge into something that everyone can understand, then support the Grove's expenses with the money. In simpler terms, it's turning knowledge into money, and that money into even more knowledge.

Are you on good terms with your younger sister?

Vipsania: You sure are perceptive. I was just venting casually, but you immediately caught on...

Vipsania: *sigh* We were very close as kids, but not after we grew up. We may both be from the Grove, but in terms of perspective... I can only say that we don't see eye to eye.

Vipsania: She thinks all knowledge should be openly shared for free, which is Cerces' philosophy. But ideals and real life are totally different concepts. Ordinary folk like us still have to consider the costs of living and pursuing knowledge...

Vipsania: It's sad. She's just too idealistic, and constantly fights with me on these matters. What can I do? I'm the elder sister, so I have to give in to her... She'll understand what I'm trying to do when she's a bit older.

That's all for now.

Vipsania: Okay, I have to get back to work too.

I've got to go. Talk to you later.

Vipsania: Okay, I have to get back to work too.

Beyond Time: An Eternal Page

Julia: Just as I thought. Even now, I still can't stand that money-grubbing stench of yours!

Vipsania: *sigh* Oh, my foolish little sister, keep drowning in your unrealistic idealism.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Vipsania
Chinese (Simplified)	维普萨尼娅
Chinese (Traditional)	維普薩尼婭
Japanese	ウィプサニア
Korean	빕사니아
Spanish	Vipsania
French	Vispania
Russian	Випсания
Thai	Vipsania
Vietnamese	Vipsania
German	Vipsania
Indonesian	Vipsania
Portuguese	Vipsania

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