Zenotus

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Profile, Dialogue

Zenotus is an NPC on Amphoreus, located in "Eternal Holy City" Okhema and Beyond Time: An Eternal Page. He will also appear in "Fallen Twilight City" Okhema if the player offers the Georios' Embers to the Living Flame of Georios in that area.

Profile

(To be added.)

Location

"Eternal Holy City" Okhema

"Fallen Twilight City" Okhema

Beyond Time: An Eternal Page

Voice Lines

(Version 1)

▶ "Searching for something? Check the shelves, you'll likely find it."

(Version 2)

▶ "No need to keep mentioning the dining area over and over. Give me a moment to think about it."

Dialogue

(First interaction)

Zenotus: Hello, youngster, welcome to the repository of the Marmoreal Palace... Remember to wipe your hands before looking for any books. You can browse freely while leaning against any wall, but if you wish to borrow something, go find Apollonia over there and fill a book request form.

Aren't these scrolls?

Zenotus: Haha, that's a question I hear quite often. But you see, whether it's a scroll or paper, they're just forms. Any medium that carries knowledge is collectively referred to as a "book" here — this includes calligraphy, paintings, and even steles, all of which are part of our collection.

You really dare place books by the water?

Zenotus: Haha, no need to worry. The texts here are all blessed by Cerces, so even if the pages get completely soaked, there's no risk of them being damaged... However, stains are another matter, so let me remind you once again — make sure to dry your hands!

Zenotus: If you're just browsing, the philosophical and historical texts in cabinets two to four would be a good choice. For math and numerical works, try cabinet seven. The narrative poems are in cabinet fifteen. Additionally, young people might enjoy the storybooks in cabinets after twenty...

I'm feeling overwhelmed. Do you have any recommendations?

I'm not interested in any of those...

Zenotus: Well... judging by your attire, you must be from out of town and haven't quite adjusted to the environment here yet? This book might make your impression of Okhema a bit more lighthearted. It's a rubbing, so you don't need to return it. Take it and read at your own pace.

Zenotus: In this post-apocalyptic world, the fresh scent of books is about the only thing that brings peace... Haha, I've gotten so caught up that I forgot to introduce myself.

Zenotus: I am one of the managers of the repository, and my name is Zenotus. Any issues you encounter here, feel free to come to me. Just make sure not to raise your voice too loudly within the repository and disturb others.

(Obtain Baths Management Memo: Excerpt ×1)

(Continue on to dialogue options below)

(Subsequent interactions)

Zenotus: The sound of flowing water doesn't interrupt quiet contemplation. It actually clears the mind...

Zenotus: So, youngster, have you found a book you like?

Got a moment to chat?

Zenotus: Haha, at my age, the one thing I have plenty of is time. Go ahead, speak your mind, youngster.

Can you tell me about the collection here?

Zenotus: Any book you can find in Okhema, you can find here in this repository. I'm not bragging, but even the scriptures carved into the sacred trees of the Grove may not have as complete a collection as we do here.

Zenotus: If you don't believe me, you can take a look at the first bookshelf nearest to us. Our catalog alone is over a hundred books thick. We're lucky that one of our colleagues invented the classification numbering system, or else finding a book here would be as difficult as climbing into the sky.

Zenotus: Among them, the majority are texts on Titan rituals. New priests, eager to pass their sect's trials, often come to focus on borrowing these during the Month of Joy. That's when we're busiest.

Zenotus: Next are the medical compendiums, philosophical texts, and historical records... there are many contradictions between these similar books, and most people borrow them to add evidence for their debates.

Zenotus: Lastly, there are travelogues and imaginative stories, which are youngsters' favorites. Even an old man like me can get into them.

Zenotus: By the way, the innermost shelves hold many manuscripts from the bath guests themselves, even some account books... as for the content, well, it's all up to personal interpretation.

The history of this repository...

Zenotus: I guess you're wondering why there's a repository in the Marmoreal Palace, right? Well... this goes back several Light Calendar years ago — exactly during the 43rd Okhema Centennial Festival.

Zenotus: That year, the bath had just finished its largest renovation in history, becoming much more splendid. But what people didn't know was that this also meant the architects would be out of work, and I was one of them.

Zenotus: My old friends were worried about their future livelihoods, but I, being luckier and with a steady balance of wealth, only worried about this knowledge being lost. So, after some discussion, we decided to repurpose an unused area of the baths into a small classroom that anyone could use.

Zenotus: At first, scholars were attracted to teach here. They gathered textbooks from all over and piled them on the shelves once they were done using them. Over time, those attending the classes became annoyed by the noise from those just coming to read, and the arguments went on for several Light Calendar years, with more and more books piling up.

Zenotus: Finally, Lady Tribbie and the others used their powers to gather all the knowledge from the fallen nations. After a vote in the citizens' assembly, this place was given the title of 'Knowledge Hub'... and my old companions no longer had to worry about our livelihoods.

Zenotus: During the busiest times, this repository even held an annual "Treasure Hunt" event. However, since the situation with the black tide has worsened, that tradition has been paused. Once the Chrysos Heir completes the prophecy, perhaps a few more events will be held again.

Is there something troubling you?

Zenotus: Troubling... not really. It's more like sighing at the changes of the times...

Zenotus: Many guests have suggested that I help them acquire some new books, but the "new books" they're referring to are mostly fantasy tunes and love poetry. Meanwhile, the older categories like philosophy, history, and mathematics are becoming increasingly neglected.

Zenotus: Actually, it's not a big deal. The Chrysos Heirs are brave and skilled warriors, and the enthusiasm people have for life is a good thing. What bothers me, though, is the common trait among these people — they treat reading as mere entertainment. Not only do they skim through without paying attention, but they often eat while reading as well.

Zenotus: Recently, they've even urged me to set up a corner around this repository as a dining area, offering meals that can be eaten while lying down... Haha, though this request seems reasonable enough, I can't shake the discomfort in my heart.

Zenotus: I don't know whether I should blame them for being so unconventional, or praise them for knowing how to enjoy life. After all, right next door is the best resting place in all of Amphoreus.

I won't disturb you any longer.

Zenotus: It's fine. Actually, there's more to learn from books than from chatting with an old man like me... Feel free to wander around when you have time.

I won't disturb you any longer.

Zenotus: It's fine. Actually, there's more to learn from books than from chatting with an old man like me... Feel free to wander around when you have time.

Beyond Time: An Eternal Page

Bacchus: In the end, you all get to take it easy while I'm still swamped with work.

Zenotus: Can't help it, old friend. No matter how drastically the world changes, people's thirst for ambrosia remains the same.

Daros: While other Ambrosia Managers are bustling about, the drinking spot is as lively as what Styxia used to be.

Xenia: After being busy for so long, I don't even know what to do with myself now that I suddenly have free time. All I could do is just sit here staring blankly at the waterfall of Marmoreal Palace.

Time to enjoy a long vacation!

Why are your baths closed?

Daros: Hmm, the damage is pretty severe. It'd be pushing it to keep operating like this.

Zenotus: Oh, look who's here! How about joining us for some drinks?

Xenia: Just ignore them. I know what these ambrosia fools have in mind — "All that matters is the next drink!"

Bacchus: Haha, bottoms up! When an honored guest arrives, we've gotta have a drink!

Zenotus: Manager, didn't you always say ambrosia's rich aroma is best savored with the steam of the baths?

Bacchus: That's all well and good, but we don't really have those conditions anymore.

Daros: So, what if the Marmoreal Palace is fully restored...?

Zenotus: ...

Xenia: ...

Daros: Come on, say something! We're all thinking the same thing, aren't we?

Bacchus: I wouldn't want to trouble guests like you.

Xenia: Me too...

Zenotus: What's wrong with that? Okhema has only survived to this day through countless renovations and repairs over hundreds of Light Calendar years.

Bacchus: Since we're on the topic, haha! I know some regulars who pack quite a punch!

Xenia: ...Fine, I don't care how much trouble it'll be — count me in.

Daros: Talk about hitting it off! Let's get this show on the road.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Zenotus
Chinese (Simplified)	泽诺托斯
Chinese (Traditional)	澤諾託斯
Japanese	ゼノトス
Korean	제노투스
Spanish	Zenotus
French	Zénotus
Russian	Зенотус
Thai	Zenotus
Vietnamese	Zenotus
German	Zenotus
Indonesian	Zenotus
Portuguese	Zênotus

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