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Created page with "{{Infobox NPC | name = The Constable | image = Constable.png | role = Investigator (The Watch) | location = Mainland — Traveling Merchant crime scene | services = Guards the crime scene; explains the investigation into the merchant's death }} The '''Constable''' is an NPC from '''The Watch''', Kintara's in-game law enforcement, stationed at the Traveling Merchant's crime scene on the Mainland. He was added following the merchant's death and guard..."
 
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| name    = The Constable
| name    = The Constable
| image    = Constable.png
| image    = Constable.png
| role    = Investigator (The Watch)
| role    = Investigator (The Watch) — story quest giver
| location = [[Mainland]] — Traveling Merchant crime scene
| location = [[Mainland]] — beside the [[Traveling Merchant]]'s grave on the mainland road
| services = Guards the crime scene; explains the investigation into the merchant's death
| services = Starts and finishes the story quest [[The Merchant's Debt]]; hands out the [[Constable's Cap]] to the first 100 to close the case
}}
}}
The '''Constable''' is an NPC from '''The Watch''', Kintara's in-game law enforcement, stationed at the [[Traveling Merchant]]'s crime scene on the [[Mainland]]. He was added following the merchant's death and guards the cordon around the body.
The '''Constable''' was an NPC from '''The Watch''', Kintara's in-game law enforcement, stationed at the [[Traveling Merchant]]'s crime scene on the [[Mainland]]. He was added following the merchant's death and guarded the cordon around the body.


The Constable keeps players from crossing the caution tape and answers questions about what happened to the merchant. He is the main in-game source of information on the ongoing murder investigation.
The crime scene — the body, the blood, and the caution-tape cordon — was cleared from the world on 20 July 2026. A granite tombstone now stands on the merchant's old tile; clicking it opens an "In Memoriam" popup for '''The Traveling Merchant, May 22, 2026 — Jul 18, 2026'''.
<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Story:</span> The [[Traveling Merchant]] was found dead by his cart. The Constable and The Watch have an active investigation underway — with theories but no confirmed answers yet. This is an ongoing in-game storyline.</div>
 
'''The Constable is back.''' He now keeps a post beside the merchant's headstone on the mainland road, and he's no longer happy with the official story. Talk to him to start '''[[The Merchant's Debt]]''', Chapter 1 of Kintara's story — every player gets it once the tutorial is finished.
<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Story:</span> The [[Traveling Merchant]] was found dead by his cart, and the Constable led the investigation. The inquest has since concluded — in the Constable's words, "Every logged stub was paid out to its rightful claimant or forfeited to the Crown at the inquest deadline." The site is now a memorial.</div>


== Role ==
== Role ==
* '''Guards the crime scene''' — keeps players behind the tape around the [[Traveling Merchant]]'s body; the cordon cannot be crossed.
* '''Opens the case''' — the first step of [[The Merchant's Debt]] is a conversation with him at the grave.
* '''Explains the investigation''' — answers player questions about the merchant's death and the state of the case.
* '''Hears your verdict''' — the last step brings you back to him to name the killer. A wrong name costs nothing; he explains why it doesn't add up, and you can try again after 60 seconds.
* '''Directs lottery claims''' — players who entered the Daily Lottery before the merchant's death can still collect their winnings; see [[Traveling Merchant]].
* '''Rewards the deputy''' — closing the case pays 6,000 XP split across all skills, 10 [[Health Potion+]], 5 [[Strength Potion]] and the Case Closed [[Badges|badge]]. The first 100 eligible players to finish also get the [[Constable's Cap]].
 
== Role (historical) ==
* '''Guarded the crime scene''' — kept players behind the tape around the [[Traveling Merchant]]'s body; the cordon could not be crossed.
* '''Explained the investigation''' — answered player questions about the merchant's death and the state of the case.
* '''Directed lottery claims''' — while the scene stood, players who had entered the Daily Lottery before the merchant's death could learn about their winnings. The estate has since been settled: every logged stub was paid out to its rightful claimant or forfeited to the Crown at the inquest deadline. Nothing in the world opens a lottery claim any more.


== Dialogue ==
== Dialogue (historical) ==
Talking to the Constable opens several questions:
While he was stationed at the scene, talking to the Constable opened several questions:
* ''"What happened here?"''
* ''"What happened here?"''
* ''"Do you have any suspects?"''
* ''"Do you have any suspects?"''
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! Page
! Why it matters
! Why it matters
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| [[The Merchant's Debt]]
| The story quest he gives.
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| [[Constable's Cap]]
| His limited reward for the first 100 to close the case.
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| [[Traveling Merchant]]
| [[Traveling Merchant]]
| The NPC whose death the Constable is investigating.
| The NPC whose death the Constable investigates; a memorial tombstone marks the spot.
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|-
| [[Mainland]]
| [[Mainland]]
| Location of the crime scene.
| Location of the merchant's grave, where the Constable now stands.
|-
|-
| [[Gold]]
| [[Gold]]
| Outstanding lottery winnings are still claimable at the merchant's body.
| Lottery winnings were paid out or forfeited to the Crown when the estate was settled.
|}
|}
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Latest revision as of 17:46, 25 October 2026

The Constable
Role Investigator (The Watch) — story quest giver
Location Mainland — beside the Traveling Merchant's grave on the mainland road
Services Starts and finishes the story quest The Merchant's Debt; hands out the Constable's Cap to the first 100 to close the case

The Constable was an NPC from The Watch, Kintara's in-game law enforcement, stationed at the Traveling Merchant's crime scene on the Mainland. He was added following the merchant's death and guarded the cordon around the body.

The crime scene — the body, the blood, and the caution-tape cordon — was cleared from the world on 20 July 2026. A granite tombstone now stands on the merchant's old tile; clicking it opens an "In Memoriam" popup for The Traveling Merchant, May 22, 2026 — Jul 18, 2026.

The Constable is back. He now keeps a post beside the merchant's headstone on the mainland road, and he's no longer happy with the official story. Talk to him to start The Merchant's Debt, Chapter 1 of Kintara's story — every player gets it once the tutorial is finished.

Story: The Traveling Merchant was found dead by his cart, and the Constable led the investigation. The inquest has since concluded — in the Constable's words, "Every logged stub was paid out to its rightful claimant or forfeited to the Crown at the inquest deadline." The site is now a memorial.

Role

  • Opens the case — the first step of The Merchant's Debt is a conversation with him at the grave.
  • Hears your verdict — the last step brings you back to him to name the killer. A wrong name costs nothing; he explains why it doesn't add up, and you can try again after 60 seconds.
  • Rewards the deputy — closing the case pays 6,000 XP split across all skills, 10 Health Potion+, 5 Strength Potion and the Case Closed badge. The first 100 eligible players to finish also get the Constable's Cap.

Role (historical)

  • Guarded the crime scene — kept players behind the tape around the Traveling Merchant's body; the cordon could not be crossed.
  • Explained the investigation — answered player questions about the merchant's death and the state of the case.
  • Directed lottery claims — while the scene stood, players who had entered the Daily Lottery before the merchant's death could learn about their winnings. The estate has since been settled: every logged stub was paid out to its rightful claimant or forfeited to the Crown at the inquest deadline. Nothing in the world opens a lottery claim any more.

Dialogue (historical)

While he was stationed at the scene, talking to the Constable opened several questions:

  • "What happened here?"
  • "Do you have any suspects?"
  • "Is the merchant... dead?"
  • "The merchant was holding my lottery stake."
  • "I'll be on my way."
Page Why it matters
The Merchant's Debt The story quest he gives.
Constable's Cap His limited reward for the first 100 to close the case.
Traveling Merchant The NPC whose death the Constable investigates; a memorial tombstone marks the spot.
Mainland Location of the merchant's grave, where the Constable now stands.
Gold Lottery winnings were paid out or forfeited to the Crown when the estate was settled.
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