"Quest for Glory 4" (PC) - The Town of Mordavia Quiz

Answer: Mordavia

Mordavia is comprised mostly of a dark and sinister forest, and is the "Quest for Glory" equivalent of the Transylvanian landscape presented in Bram Stoker's classic novel "Dracula". Mordavia is bounded to the south by a seemingly endless swamp, which has crept in to seal the land off from the outside. Due to this isolated state, no one here has heard of your grand adventures. You'll have to prove your worth all over again.

Answer: Katrina

After escaping from a cave of terrors, a human face (and no less than Katrina's pretty visage) is quite welcome. Katrina will direct you to the nearby town, and will also display some magical ability later on. Who is this mysterious girl, and why was she loitering around the mouth of a sinister cave at the same time that you were mysteriously teleported there? Expect the unexpected!

Answer: At the northern edge of the forest

"Quest for Glory 4" returns us to a Forest setting somewhat similar to that of the first game in the series. The forest is made up of many "screens", and you'll have to learn to navigate your way through them if you are to survive. Fortunately the forest is not too big or tough to figure out, and as you explore it you'll find various locations scattered around which would be of interest to you throughout the game. The town at the north edge of the forest is the best place to start understanding where the heck you are anyway.

Be mindful of the Mordavian forest though, it holds some secrets which are far more terrible than the ones you met in "Quest for Glory 1"! And watch out for that swamp, as it is quite impossible to cross!

Answer: Dr. Cranium's Laboratory

Dr. Cranium lives on the eastern side of town. He's... quite mad, but also very helpful. He brews all sorts of elixirs you could buy, and although most of what he says is utter madness, you can learn a lot by coming back to talk with him once in a while. That is, if you can get through his devious maze of contrived contraptions first.

Answer: Examining mounted monster heads to learn about the native fauna

Ah, an adventurers' guild. Never has one been so useful in any of the previous games either! You can do many things here, and the thief will do best to keep his eyes open! Unfortunately, it seems that, except for the dreaded "Mordavian Moose", no one has bothered hanging the heads of monsters on display to warn future adventurers of the dangers they face in the forest (this was a common practice in earlier games). But you can still learn a LOT about monsters by reading the books in the impressive bookcase.

You'll probably be spending quite some time at the beginning of the game getting yourself physically fit for the task at hand. This may save you from an early death!

Answer: His wife

Nikolai is an old man who spends the better part of his day wandering outside his house, looking for his wife, Anna, who has been missing for many years. The poor man has forgotten everything except her, and it is pretty obvious (to everyone but Nikolai) that she simply isn't coming back.

Or is she?

Answer: A gypsy

The gypsy is accused of having transformed into a wolf and eaten Igor, the local undertaker. The people of Mordavia are extremely suspicious of strangers, and will not hesitate to hang the gypsy without any proof of a crime. Fortunately, the Burgomeister is not so quick to judge, and if you ask he will agree to give you some time to find out the truth behind the matter.

Hint: do ask.

Answer: Buried alive

Igor was doing some digging at the cemetery (don't worry, that's his job) when a headstone fell over and blocked his way out of the grave. Fortunately, that's what heroes are for. Just make sure you get to him before he takes a permanent job working 6 feet under! ("Ha ha. Little graveyard humor there")

Answer: A Domovoi

Domovoi are "house spirits" from Slavic myths, small hunched creatures said to watch over the house while everyone is sleeping. The Domovoi is a vigilant observer, and knows much about what is going on at the town (and especially the Inn itself), and can tell you some fascinating stories.

However, you will first need to help him (of course), by freeing another house spirit that's been locked up somewhere in the city.

Answer: Three

The three farmers are, as everyone else in Mordavia, quite xenophobic (afraid of strangers). They will be largely unwilling to acknowledge you or your deeds for the majority of the game, until such time that you can set them straight. Feel free to try and wrest information from them though, they are somewhat dimwitted and can blurt out some hints about the goings-on. After all, they're having ale all evening.

It's possible that in the "Quest for Glory" tradition, these farmers are cameo appearances by some classical comedians. The fat one may be a paraphrase on Carroll O'Connor's character "Archie Bunker" (a known xenophobe).

Answer: Sword

The monastery has been abandoned for quite some time, and there are no evil denizens remaining inside... or at least none that you can defeat with a sword, anyway. Even approaching the monastery is dangerous - you could get killed outright just by trying the door. You'll have to find your way into the basement, and think of a way to put a stop to the evil that's left behind. In the meanwhile, you'll be learning a lot about the terrible peril that has gripped the land of Mordavia, and maybe even the reasons why you were brought here against your will.

Oh and please remember - there is someone in this monastery that is not evil at all, and you'll have to get them out before getting too adventurous around this place.

Answer: A crooked staff

The staff belongs to the legendary fairy mage Erana, whose protective and soothing magic you've encountered many times in earlier games in the series. It appears that Erana ended her life here in Mordavia, sacrificing herself to stop a terrible evil. Her staff was brought back to the town, and planted atop a mound at the gates. Many flowers, some out-of-season, have sprouted around it since, and the mound is a place of peace and magic. Do try to sleep here at least once, to see what it's like.

Also, Erana's magic seems strong here in Mordavia. The mound is not the only place visibly influenced by her potent enchantments.

Answer: Pumpkins and Corn

The pumpkins should be no great surprise - "Quest for Glory 4" carries a strong "Halloween"-like theme, with Vampires and Werewolves and Ghosts abound. The scary part is that at night, the pumpkins seem to light up with an eerie glow, even though nobody goes out to light them. Odd, isn't it?

Oh and don't forget the corn, you should nab some while you're at it.

Answer: Her daughter was kidnapped

The innkeepers had a beautiful little daughter who made their life joyful. When she was growing up, there were reports of strange creatures loitering outside her bedroom window. Her parents became panicked and over-protective of her. They literally decorated the entire inn with garlic, to protect against vampires and other evil things.

This didn't help, and one day their daughter Tanya disappeared into thin air, never to be seen again.

Answer: A dead hero

Piotyr was a Paladin and the Burgomeister of Mordavia. Much like the enchantress Erana, Pyotr gave his life to defend Mordavia from the evil that beset it. He went searching for the Dark Rituals, a series of scrolls holding the secret to the summoning of great evil. Unfortunately for Piotyr, his Paladin powers were not sufficient to protect him, and he was killed by an undead terror in the forest.

As the story evolves, you will need to scour the forest for those same rituals, and may even locate Piotyr's remains. That is, if you aren't killed by the same evil that got the old Paladin.