endlessm · manuq · May 6, 2026 · May 6, 2026
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 # SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
 extends Control
 
-@export_file("*.tscn") var intro_scene: String
+@export var tutorial_quest: Quest
 
 @onready var main_menu: Control = %MainMenu
 @onready var options: Control = %Options
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 		if saved_scene["scene_path"]:
 			SceneSwitcher.change_to_file(saved_scene["scene_path"], saved_scene["spawn_point"])
 		else:
-			SceneSwitcher.change_to_file(intro_scene)
+			_on_start_pressed()
 
 
 func _input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
@@ -39,14 +39,10 @@ func _on_main_menu_continue_pressed() -> void:
 func _on_start_pressed() -> void:
 	if GameState.can_restore():
 		GameState.clear()
-	(
-		SceneSwitcher
-		. change_to_file_with_transition(
-			intro_scene,
-			^"",
-			Transition.Effect.FADE,
-			Transition.Effect.FADE,
-		)
+
+	GameState.start_quest(tutorial_quest)
+	SceneSwitcher.change_to_file_with_transition(
+		tutorial_quest.first_scene, ^"", Transition.Effect.FADE, Transition.Effect.FADE
 	)
 
 

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 [ext_resource type="Theme" uid="uid://cvitou84ni7qe" path="res://scenes/ui_elements/components/theme.tres" id="1_kj1pq"]
 [ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://c6nc0jka32ow2" path="res://scenes/menus/title/components/title_screen.gd" id="2_0vy2n"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" uid="uid://0dcffjdxn6g2" path="res://scenes/quests/lore_quests/quest_000/quest.tres" id="3_5uobg"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://2rbpl811wlv1" path="res://scenes/game_elements/props/background_music/background_music.tscn" id="4_c6kyi"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://wgmdsj1sbmja" path="res://scenes/menus/title/components/main_menu.tscn" id="5_0vy2n"]
 [ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://kc657macgib4" path="res://assets/first_party/music/Threadbare_Main_Loud.ogg" id="5_5uobg"]
@@ -20,7 +21,7 @@ grow_horizontal = 2
 grow_vertical = 2
 theme = ExtResource("1_kj1pq")
 script = ExtResource("2_0vy2n")
-intro_scene = "uid://dow5vc7yb5k2c"
+tutorial_quest = ExtResource("3_5uobg")
 
 [node name="BackgroundMusic" parent="." unique_id=2002868584 instance=ExtResource("4_c6kyi")]
 stream = ExtResource("5_5uobg")

@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+[gd_scene format=3 uid="uid://b31v66516y4lg"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://diknsuw3mtj1n" path="res://scenes/game_elements/props/decoration/decoration.gd" id="1_36ann"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://be3845r07rhkm" path="res://scenes/game_elements/props/buildings/house/components/House_Wool_Red_Stage3.png" id="2_uhn7e"]
+
+[sub_resource type="RectangleShape2D" id="RectangleShape2D_sr1lu"]
+size = Vector2(62.7499, 97.0001)
+
+[node name="RuinedHouse" type="Node2D" unique_id=2016829349]
+editor_description = "This house has no light effect at night."
+script = ExtResource("1_36ann")
+
+[node name="StaticBody2D" type="StaticBody2D" parent="." unique_id=143281131]
+position = Vector2(1, -98)
+collision_layer = 16
+collision_mask = 0
+
+[node name="CollisionShape2D" type="CollisionShape2D" parent="StaticBody2D" unique_id=477180314]
+position = Vector2(-0.999973, 65.3749)
+rotation = -1.5708
+shape = SubResource("RectangleShape2D_sr1lu")
+
+[node name="Sprite2D" type="Sprite2D" parent="." unique_id=1147973925]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
+position = Vector2(0, -72)
+texture = ExtResource("2_uhn7e")
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: The Threadbare Authors
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
+~ start
+StoryWeaver: Where am I? What happened?
+StoryWeaver: I should explore to see if I can find anyone else.
+=> END
+
+~ townie
+Arun: StoryWeaver, I'm so glad you've come.
+Arun: This was once a thriving village, until the Void came.
+Arun: It was gradual at first, so I didn't pay much attention...
+Arun: ...and then, before I knew it, I was the only one left.
+Arun: If only I could get to Fray's End, I'm sure the Elders would know what to do.
+Arun: I'm afraid to make the journey alone. Will you come with me to Fray's End?
+- Yes!
+- OK...
+Arun: Great! Follow me!
+do start_townie_walking()
+=> END
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+[remap]
+
+importer="dialogue_manager"
+importer_version=15
+type="Resource"
+uid="uid://c1s10t3ts8or2"
+path="res://.godot/imported/ruined_village.dialogue-b8cf64f58f8148b80c3b5c7093173b16.tres"
+
+[deps]
+
+source_file="res://scenes/quests/lore_quests/quest_000/1_ruined_village/components/ruined_village.dialogue"
+dest_files=["res://.godot/imported/ruined_village.dialogue-b8cf64f58f8148b80c3b5c7093173b16.tres"]
+
+[params]
+
+defaults=true
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: The Threadbare Authors
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
+extends Node2D
+# Variables/methods in this file are accessed from dialogue.
+
+@onready var townie_interact_area: InteractArea = %InteractArea
+@onready var bridge_blocker: StaticBody2D = %BridgeBlocker
+@onready var path_walk_behavior: PathWalkBehavior = %PathWalkBehavior
+
+
+func is_townie_walking() -> bool:
+	return townie_interact_area.disabled
+
+
+func start_townie_walking() -> void:
+	# Prevent talking a second time
+	townie_interact_area.disabled = true
+	# Allow the player to cross the bridge
+	bridge_blocker.collision_layer = 0
+	# Start the townie walking
+	path_walk_behavior.process_mode = Node.PROCESS_MODE_INHERIT
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://c2nnjybwiickt
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: The Threadbare Authors
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
+~ start
+Arun: The path to Fray's End is through these caves.
+Arun: The caves are full of StoryVores, I'm sorry to say.
+Arun: Move quickly, and don't let them spot you!
+Arun: I'll see you on the other side, StoryWeaver.
+=> END
+
+~ walk_through
+% Arun: You can run by holding Shift or LB!
+% Arun: Go through the caves, and don't let the StoryVores spot you!
+% Arun: Watch how the StoryVores patrol, and find spaces to hide.
+% Arun: You might meet a KnitWitch along the way.
+=> END
+
+~ well_done
+if memory_thread.revealed:
+	=> again
+Arun: Congratulations, StoryWeaver. You made it through the caves unscathed.
+StoryWeaver: Wait, how did you get over here without me seeing you?
+Arun: Never mind that!
+Arun: As you go through the world, you'll come across threads of Memory, Imagination, and Spirit.
+do wait(0.5)
+do hud.show
+do memory_thread.reveal()
+do wait(0.5)
+=> collect_the_thread
+
+~ again
+StoryWeaver: But really: how did you get here?
+% Arun: Sometimes in a game you have to suspend disbelief.
+% Arun: Check the scene tree in Godot!
+% Arun: That's for me to know and you to find out.
+=> collect_the_thread
+
+~ collect_the_thread
+Arun: Collect the thread of Memory before we move on!
+=> END
+
+~ thread_collected
+Arun: Onwards!
+=> END
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+[remap]
+
+importer="dialogue_manager"
+importer_version=15
+type="Resource"
+uid="uid://bvxfbfjv2oleg"
+path="res://.godot/imported/tutorial_stealth.dialogue-fa594ff07aac253bfd433f0d58bf2860.tres"
+
+[deps]
+
+source_file="res://scenes/quests/lore_quests/quest_000/2a_stealth/components/tutorial_stealth.dialogue"
+dest_files=["res://.godot/imported/tutorial_stealth.dialogue-fa594ff07aac253bfd433f0d58bf2860.tres"]
+
+[params]
+
+defaults=true
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: The Threadbare Authors
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
+extends Node2D
+
+@export var dark_sky_color: Color
+
+var _tween: Tween
+
+@onready var canvas_modulate: CanvasModulate = %CanvasModulate
+
+# Used by dialogue
+@onready var memory_thread: CollectibleItem = %MemoryThread
+@onready var hud: CanvasLayer = %HUD
+
+
+func _adjust_modulation(target: Color) -> void:
+	if _tween:
+		_tween.kill()
+
+	_tween = create_tween()
+	_tween.tween_property(canvas_modulate, "color", target, 0.5)
+
+
+func _on_cave_lighting_body_entered(_body: Node2D) -> void:
+	_adjust_modulation(dark_sky_color)
+
+
+func _on_cave_lighting_body_exited(_body: Node2D) -> void:
+	_adjust_modulation(Color.WHITE)
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://t43ctefgmwif
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: The Threadbare Authors
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
+extends Node2D
+
+@export var interact_area: InteractArea
+@export var talk_behavior: TalkBehavior
+@export var path_walk_behavior: PathWalkBehavior
+@export var cinematic: Cinematic
+@export var sequence_puzzle: SequencePuzzle
+
+
+func _ready() -> void:
+	path_walk_behavior.ending_reached.connect(_on_ending_reached)
+	if GameState.intro_dialogue_shown:
+		walk_path()
+	else:
+		cinematic.cinematic_finished.connect(walk_path, CONNECT_ONE_SHOT)
+
+
+func walk_path() -> void:
+	# Don't let the player talk to him while walking.
+	interact_area.disabled = true
+	path_walk_behavior.process_mode = Node.PROCESS_MODE_INHERIT
+
+
+func _on_ending_reached() -> void:
+	interact_area.disabled = false
+	path_walk_behavior.process_mode = Node.PROCESS_MODE_DISABLED
+	path_walk_behavior.character.velocity = Vector2.ZERO
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://dlnfvmc1o31rc
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: The Threadbare Authors
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
+~ start
+Arun: This way! Follow me!
+=> END
+
+~ puzzle_hints
+match puzzle.get_progress()
+	when 0:
+		Arun: We'll have to tap the rocks in a particular order to open the door.
+		Arun: But I can't remember the sequence. Maybe those plinths are a clue?
+	when 1:
+		Arun: You're half-way there!
+		Arun: It looks like the second plinth has a different symbol on it...
+	else:
+		Arun: You did it!
+		Arun: Let's go north together.
+=> END
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+[remap]
+
+importer="dialogue_manager"
+importer_version=15
+type="Resource"
+uid="uid://bevp181alogxl"
+path="res://.godot/imported/tutorial_sequence_puzzle.dialogue-9594bac0c6daeee609773d804e3e19c0.tres"
+
+[deps]
+
+source_file="res://scenes/quests/lore_quests/quest_000/3_sequence_puzzle/components/tutorial_sequence_puzzle.dialogue"
+dest_files=["res://.godot/imported/tutorial_sequence_puzzle.dialogue-9594bac0c6daeee609773d804e3e19c0.tres"]
+
+[params]
+
+defaults=true
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: The Threadbare Authors
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
+extends Node2D
+
+@export var puzzle: SequencePuzzle
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://b54tkw0m252mg
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: The Threadbare Authors
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
+~ start
+Arun: The InkDrinkers came from the Void and consumed all the ink.
+Arun: Collect the button powerup, then repel the ink they spray into the jar!
+=> END
+
+~ interact
+if not GameState.has_ability(repel_powerup.ability):
+	Arun: Collect the button powerup, StoryWeaver!
+else if fill_game_logic.barrels_completed < fill_game_logic.barrels_to_win:
+	Arun: Repel the ink into the barrel!
+else:
+	Arun: Well done, StoryWeaver. Let's go north towards Fray's End.
+=> END
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+[remap]
+
+importer="dialogue_manager"
+importer_version=15
+type="Resource"
+uid="uid://on6os5i21qug"
+path="res://.godot/imported/tutorial_ink_combat.dialogue-ace65191fdf95e6db4e2b3ac0012a931.tres"
+
+[deps]
+
+source_file="res://scenes/quests/lore_quests/quest_000/4_ink_combat/components/tutorial_ink_combat.dialogue"
+dest_files=["res://.godot/imported/tutorial_ink_combat.dialogue-ace65191fdf95e6db4e2b3ac0012a931.tres"]
+
+[params]
+
+defaults=true