Arlecchino

Arlecchino
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Location	Chapter III: Workshop Union Entrance

Arlecchino is the Puppet known as the King of Riddles, and self proclaimed King of All Riddles.

Background

Arlecchino was originally a Stalker known as the Maniac and was widely known for his brutality. After his death his Ergo was put into a Puppet, which eventually awakened its ego. Arlecchino used his newfound sentience to become a prolific serial killer, murdering Lorenzini Venigni's parents as well as many Stalkers who tried to stop him. He was eventually defeated by the Legendary Stalker. Arlecchino's remains were taken by the Alchemists and he was brought back to life to be studied. Due to his bloodthirsty nature an Alchemist researcher decided to secretly dispose of him out at sea but Arlecchino escaped and killed his captors. He then began to upgrade his body while plotting a rematch against the Legendary Stalker.

Interactions

Chapter III

Workshop Union Entrance

Another fine day in the City of Krat!

But I wonder, my friend, just where you have been at?

Congratulations! You've been selected from this cast of...a little

For an exclusive, obtrusive, intrusive...transmittal.

From me, Arlecchino, the King of All Riddles!

Now you know what I'm called, and why I called you.

And I want to know your name-but not till we're through.

For as soon as I learn, that's one riddle burned.

And I do love a mystery, don't you? Ha-ha!

Now only the living solve riddles, as everyone knows, that's a must.

When your city is so full of puppets, its seams are about fit to bust! Ho-ho!

It's time for the riddle, no more waiting.

We thank you for participating!

By morning, it walks on feet numbering four.

At mid-day just two, no less and no more. It walks on three feet when the evening arrives.

And if you solve this then I'll know you're alive!

>Monster

Spoiler

Correct! Fantastic insight! Yes, that is what I would have said if you'd been right, but you were NOT. I'm not angry, just disappointed. And a little angry. You, caller, are an absolute blockhead! But...ahem... ...you know what, caller? It's been quite a pleasure. So I think you've earned quite a nice piece of treasure! What's a monster? What's man? And what's the real difference? Isn't what's more important our very existence? Hee-hee! Oh don't take it so hard, my dear incorrect friend. As a first-time riddle riddler you get a free pen. But I'm all out of pens, so I hope you'll agree. It's thrice as nice to get a Trinity Key! Doors and keys and keys and doors. The subjects of puzzles and riddles galore! My next riddle won't be as simple to crack. Arlecchino's the King, not some riddling cheap-jack! Arlecchino will hang up and you will receive a Trinity Key.

>Human

Spoiler

Correct! Fantastic insights, caller. What? Not everything has to rhyme, you know. I'm not a caricature. I'm the King of Riddles! That said, how do we know you didn't just get lucky?Even a stopped clock is right twice a day,and even a puppet can be accidently correct just by random chance. Still, a promise is a promise. Arlecchino, tell him what he'll get! Thanks, Arlecchino. Caller, your correct answer has earned you... a Trinity Key! Doors and keys and keys and doors. The subjects of puzzles and riddles galore! My next riddle won't be as simple to crack. Arlecchino's the King, not some riddling cheap-jack! Arlecchino will hang up and you will receive a Trinity Key.

Story

Arlecchino first contacts Geppetto's puppet at the Workshop Union, using the telephone near the entrance. When Geppetto's puppet answers it, Arlecchino challenges it to a game of riddles. Regardless of whether the puppet answers correctly or not Arlecchino would provide a Trinity Key.

Overture

Arlecchino's abduction of Romeo leads to the Legendary Stalker going an a rampage through Krat as she attempts to rescue him. Arlecchino's massacre of the Alchemists that resurrected him led them to believe he was targeting them, putting them on high alert. In reality he was only seeking to lure the Legendary Stalker over to the Rose Estate to get revenge on her. He massacred the inhabitants of the Rose Estate upon his arrival. He then tortured Romeo, removing his arms and hanging them near the entrance to the Rose Estate. He then strung up Romeo's body in the courtyard and waited for the Legendary Stalker to arrive. Upon her arrival she is unable to beat him due to the effects of the Petrification Disease and is nearly killed. She is saved by the arrival of Geppetto's puppet, who draws Arlecchino's attention. Geppetto's puppet and the Legendary Stalker are able to defeat him, destroying his upgraded body in the process.