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Sage in a Barrel
Gender	Male
Locations	Sixth Street Lumina Square Blazewood Port Elpis

Hey, isn't it a bit early for the trash pickup? Who's making all that racket so early in the morning?!

Sage in a Barrel is an NPC that can be found in Sixth Street, Lumina Square, Blazewood, and Port Elpis. He gives a various amount of materials in exchange for HIA Commemorative Coins.

Profile

Sage in a Barrel is a person who has left human society and now lives as a trash can. He collects all kinds of HIA Commemorative Coins, which he claims to be of value to him. The Sage gives a random quantity of Dennies, Senior Investigator Logs, or W-Engine Energy Modules for each HIA Commemorative Coin the player hands over.

Commission and Event Appearances

City Commissions

• Fluffy Trouble
• Trash Talking

Quality Time Commissions

• Pan Yinhu's Trust Invite: Exclusive Intel Source!

Dialogue

Sixth Street

(First interaction)

Main article: Trash Talking

(Talk to Sage in a Barrel)

(It's quiet inside the trash can. The creature inside seems to be taking a rest.)

(Kick it)

Sage in a Barrel: Hey, isn't it a bit early for the trash pickup? Who's making all that racket so early in the morning?!

Sage in a Barrel: Oh, it's you again? Are you here to exchange HIA Commemorative Coins for my secrets?

Sage in a Barrel: I've got all sorts of knowledge about the Hollows and all kinds of rare items... You'll find everything right here!

Sage in a Barrel: If you've got any Commemorative Coins, just toss them to me. You won't be disappointed.

Sage in a Barrel: You're not here to trade? So, you've come to... say hello? Is that all?

Trade

Sage in a Barrel: I have X great items here! You can have them all if you have enough coins!

(Submit Commemorative Coin)

Leave

(If all coins were submitted)

Sage in a Barrel: Hmm... I don't have anything in stock for now. Come back later.

Lumina Square

(Talk to Sage in a Barrel)

Sage in a Barrel: Hey, it's me. We've met again.

Sage in a Barrel: What brings you to Lumina Square?

Just running some errands.

Sage in a Barrel: "Errands"? Well, I often wonder why everyone in this city has to be so busy with errands. Staying alive itself doesn't have to be so tiring and troublesome...

I'm the one who wants to ask questions here...

Sage in a Barrel: Is it really weird that a trash can runs around the city? I go wherever I'm needed. That's just how the universe works.

Sage in a Barrel: Looks like you already know this place pretty well. I bet you've found some shiny stuff here, too.

Sage in a Barrel: They might not look exactly like the ones you're familiar with, but I'll accept them.

Sage in a Barrel: Bring me any HIA Commemorative Coins you run into... as they won't do you any good anyway.

Sage in a Barrel: Well, thanks for your hard work... Oh, it wasn't that hard, you say? Well, you must be at least more hard-working than I am, that's for sure.

Ask about the collection progress

Sage in a Barrel: It'd be cool if I could get X more commemorative coins... This page in my collection will be complete.

Sage in a Barrel: You're still collecting commemorative coins for me, right?

I need some clues...

Sage in a Barrel: Good, asking for help is a good trait for youngsters... If only I had known that before everything went downhill...

Area Clues

(Continue to one of the following)

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Sage in a Barrel: So, I heard that you may find some commemorative coins around the metro station... Maybe you want to go there check it out?

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Sage in a Barrel: People passing by have mentioned seeing coins near Public Security and Richard Teamilk.

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Sage in a Barrel: Oh, right. You might find coins near the statue in the middle of the square. Want to stop by for some noodles?

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Sage in a Barrel: If you're on the hunt for commemorative coins, why not check the entrance of the HIA? Oh, just a casual remark.

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Sage in a Barrel: By the way, some people have spotted coins around the cinema.

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Sage in a Barrel: I heard there might be coins around the parking lot. It'd be awesome if someone could get them for me...

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Sage in a Barrel: Rumor has it there are coins near the gardening shop. Want to try your luck?

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Sage in a Barrel: There are whispers that some coins got lost around the coffee shop and massage parlor... Go see if you can find them.

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Sage in a Barrel: Someone told me there might be coins near the hotpot restaurant. Then again, they could've been talking about the sandpit where kids play... Want to try your luck there?

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Sage in a Barrel: A ghost told me there might be commemorative coins on the upper walkway of Ballet Twins. Would you believe in ghosts?

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Sage in a Barrel: Rumor has it there are hidden coins in the outer walkway of Ballet Twins. Might be worth a look.

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Sage in a Barrel: I've heard there are commemorative coins around the Sunken Courtyard of Ballet Twins. Go check there before someone else scoops them up.

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Sage in a Barrel: I had a dream about commemorative coins near the "Think Again" statue at Ballet Twins. I don't have many people who I can share dreams with, but you're one of them.

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(If all coins were submitted)

Sage in a Barrel: Hmm... I don't have anything in stock for now. Come back later.

Blazewood

(Talk to Sage in a Barrel)

Sage in a Barrel: Don't look so surprised. Trash cans are a necessity everywhere...

Not surprised at all.

Sage in a Barrel: ...Can't you just play along?

Didn't expect to bump into you again.

Sage in a Barrel: Of course, I am everywhere, or what would the world become? ...It terrifies me to imagine that.

Sage in a Barrel: You know what I want from you, right?

Sage in a Barrel: Exactly... What New Eridu scraps, the Outer Ring uncovers. I'm talking treasures hiding in plain sight...

Sage in a Barrel: Those rare commemorative coins.... You're a pro at searching for them, right?

Sage in a Barrel: Hand them over... and I'll grant what you want in return.

(Submit Commemorative Coin)

Leave

Sage in a Barrel: Why aren't the people in New Eridu hyped about the Outer Ring? There're so many hidden treasures out here that I even want to start collecting something else...

Tell me clues about the commemorative coins.

Sage in a Barrel: As you said, those who always chase what they want end up losing it all. I've known that since long ago...

Area Clues

(Continue to one of the following)

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Sage in a Barrel: I've heard the whisper from a commemorative coin. I'm sensing it nearby, the jingle of the coin... Am I just imagining things? No, it's a gut feeling.

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Sage in a Barrel: A Biker Gang member swinging by claimed that they once caught a quick glimmer in the lower level of Blazewood. Do you think that could be the light reflected by a commemorative coin?

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Sage in a Barrel: Word on the street is you might find commemorative coins along the highway, tossed out by drivers who found "useless fake coins" in their pockets... There's a road cutting through the upper level of Blazewood. Interested in a coin hunt?

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Sage in a Barrel: Have I ever mistaken a metal bottle cap for a commemorative coin? If not, maybe the coin that appeared near Cheesetopia is the commemorative coin I've been seeking for...

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Sage in a Barrel: That public security officer in the doll costume looks like a counterpart of me... or is it my misunderstanding? Ah, forget it, my friend. Help me get that commemorative coin by that goofy doll before he snatches it...

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(If all coins were submitted)

Sage in a Barrel: Hmm... I don't have anything in stock for now. Come back later.

Port Elpis

(First interaction)

Sage in a Barrel: I might smell a little different, but I'm still the same old...

(Pinch your nose)

(Take two steps back)

Sage in a Barrel: What do you mean by that?

Sage in a Barrel: Granted, being here might make it... hard to keep things together when it comes to how I smell.

Sage in a Barrel: But that only goes to show the importance of my vigil here.

Sage in a Barrel: ...You aren't listening.

Sage in a Barrel: Alright! How do you plan on giving me what I want?

Sage in a Barrel: Lucky coins with a trace of ocean scent... You know where to find those, right?

Sage in a Barrel: I'm ready to exchange "gifts" with you, just like before... We both get what we want.

Sage in a Barrel: The port, the sea, seagulls, and waves... After living inland for so long, the seaside really cleanses my spirit... I feel like my capacity's increased.

Tell me clues about the commemorative coins.

(Continue to one of the following)

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Sage in a Barrel: ...Alright. When the light in the lighthouse changes, you can sometimes see the glint of commemorative coins nearby. How about taking a look around.

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Sage in a Barrel: *sigh* Humans. But I can smell fries! Maybe someone will grab a handful of coins to buy fries... only to find they're not Dennies? Perhaps those unuseable [sic] commemorative coins will be tossed nearby?

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Sage in a Barrel: ...Tsk, how boring.
There's always the glint of medal among the floorboards down at the docks. Mostly it's just nails and screws that workers have diligently fastened.
But sometimes... Maybe you could get up close and take another look?

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Sage in a Barrel: Alright, alright~
How about this: Imagine everyone walking along a long stopbank to a lighthouse, the cool sea breeze causing them to quickly put on a jacket...
Clink! A coin tumbles out of a pocket... Sounds very reasonable, don't you think?

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Sage in a Barrel: Discovered anything new lately? Like those round, shiny things that are always being given out as a gift...?
If you don't have any, you can just bring me some fries.

(Submit Commemorative Coin)

Tell me about the current collection situation.

Sage in a Barrel: Help me find another X commemorative coins so I can complete my collection.

(If all coins were submitted)

Sage in a Barrel: Hmm... I don't have anything in stock for now. Come back later.

Trivia

• Sage in a Barrel is likely a reference to the Greek philosopher Diogenes, founder of Cynicism, who reportedly lived in a ceramic jar and begged for a living.
  • The drawing of a dog in front of a barrel pasted on the trashcan is another reference to Diogenes, as the Cynics derived their name from (Greek: κυνικός kynikós) "dog-like," due to their simple, animal-like lives.
• Sage in a Barrel will hop to turn toward the player should they move in his vicinity. It is possible for him to rotate nearly 180 degrees at his location in Sixth Street.

Locations

Sixth Street

Lumina Square

Blazewood

Port Elpis

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Sage in a Barrel
Chinese (Simplified)	桶之贤者 Tŏng zhī Xiánzhĕ
Chinese (Traditional)	桶之賢者 Tŏng zhī Xiánzhĕ
Japanese	箱の賢者 Hako no Kenja
Korean	통통桶의 현자현자賢者 Tong-ui Hyeonja
Spanish	Lumbrera en el barril
French	Sage du tonneau
Russian	Мудрец в бочке Mudrets v bochke
Thai	นักปราชญ์ในถัง
Vietnamese	Hiền GiảHiền Giả賢者 Trong ThùngThùng桶
German	Weiser in der Mülltonne
Indonesian	Tong Bijak
Portuguese	Sábio da Lata

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