Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box/Journal

Professor Layton keeps a journal of the Story Events encountered during his investigation. The journal entries appear automatically. To read an entry, tap on it with your stylus.

Visiting Dr Schrader
""Today I received a letter from Dr Andrew Schrader, my long-time friend and mentor. According to his letter, the good docter has finally succeeded in acquiring the Elysian Box, the sinister relic known colloquially as "Pandora's Box". Something about the way the letter was worded gnaws at me, however. I've decided to check in on him, just to make sure that everything is all right.""

A Cruise Ship on Rails
""With no other leads at our disposal, Luke and I have decided to use the ticket we found at the doctor's flat to board the Molentary Express. I suspect the doctor rode this luxurious train at some point, but as to where it took him, I can't say.""

Dining Car Commotion
""As I suspected, the dining car of the Molentary Express is quite popular with the passengers, and though we've waited patiently to be seated, I get the feeling we won't be eating any time soon. The waiter recommended waiting for the lunchtime rush to pass on the observation deck located in the last carriage. I'm inclined to take his advice.""

The View from the Deck
""The view from the observation deck of the Molentary Express is simply breathtaking. The natural beauty that can be seen here is something one rarely encounters living in the heart of London. When I'm gazing out over the land, time simply seems to slow to a halt. Still, I mustn't allow myself to sit idly much longer. It's time to return to our investigation of the Elysian Box.""

Searching for Tom
""While walking through the train, Luke and I encountered a lady by the name of Babette. This woman, large in both stature and character, was in a dreadful panic over her lost boy, Tom. It seems the child got away from her while she was distracted, leaving only a single tiny shoe behind. Where could a child that small have wandered off to?""

Chasing After the Girl
""The clues we've uncovered during our search have led me to believe there's a strong possibility that Tom is actually a dog, not a small child as we had originally thought. Come to think of it, I seem to recall a young girl walking about the train with a dog in her arms. I intend to find her and confirm my suspicions.""

To Babette's Quarters
""We discovered that the young girl carrying little Tom around was none other than Flora! Though I've consented to Flora accompanying Luke and myself on our investigation, I still worry that this may expose her to some unknown danger. But there's no time to dwell on that. Babette needs to know that her "boy" is alive and well.""

The Broken-down Train
""A short while ago, the train came to a sudden and rather alarming stop to avoid crashin into another train lying abandoned on the tracks.""

A Celebration in Dropstone
""Our train is currently stopped in a quaint country village named Dropstone. The village is currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding, and the whole place is bustling with activity. With a while to go before our departure, I've decided to use our free time to search the village for any leads on the Elysian Box.""

The Livestock Competition
""The main event of the Dropstone festival appears to be a livestock competition featuring the finest cattle from around the village. It sounds like it will be quite fun, and both Luke and Flora seem very keen on attending, so I imagine we'll return to the site of the event when it gets under way.""

Plans to Leave Home
""I learned something interesting from Dorothea, a maid working for Mr Anderson, a man who seems to be an extremely prominent figure in Dropstone. It seems that Mr Anderson's daughter is planning to take a trip by herself, unbeknownst to her father. All the servants in Mr Anderson's emply appear to be supporting his daughter in her plan, but why all the secrecy?""

Mr Anderson's Memories
""I finally spoke to Mr Anderson at the site of the livestock competition. It seems his mother-in-law had searched for the Elysian Box before her passing, though Mr Anderson doesn't know why she was so intent on finding the box. It's clear to me now that the Elysian Box and Dropstone are inextricably linked to each other, though I don't yet fully understand why.""

Rumours of a Phantom Town
""Thanks to Luke, the livestock competition concluded as planned. On a separate note, the most recent rumours I've heard in Dropstone concern a mysterious phantom town only accessible by the Molentary Express. Once we're back on the train, I'd like to give the interior another thorough examination to see if there might not be some kernel of truth within these rumours.""

Mr Anderson's Daughter
""Back at the station, I noticed a large group of people bidding farewell to a young woman boarding our train all by herself. I'm sure she was none other than Mr Anderson's daughter, Katia. Though she was travelling alone, she didn't seem apprehensive at all. No, she seemed quite focused. I do wonder, though... Why has she set out on her own and where is she headed?""

The Sound of Midnight
""While in the deluxe carriage of the Molentary Express, Luke, Flora and I were suddenly hit with an overpowering urge to sleep. Luke says he dreamed of one of the train's carriages being swapped. Was the clamour I heard while asleep the sound of those carriages changing places?""

An Unknown Destination
""Shortly after waking from my sudden slumber, the conductor announced that our next stop was a town known as Folsense. I find this odd, as I was sure our next destination was the town of Luxenbelle. It appears that the carriage in which we fell asleep really did change tracks and was the only one from our original train to reach this new destination.""

Finding Lodgings
""Upon exiting the train in Folsense, Flora began to complain of feeling unwell. I imagine the cause of her discomfort is simply fatigue, caused by too much travel. While I'm anxious to start an inspection of our surroundings, Flora' comfort must come first. There must be a hotel around here where she can rest.""

Exploring Folsense
""After locatin and checking into a hotel, Flora decided to stay behind to recuperate while Luke and I began an investigation in town. Our first mission is to locate any and all places that appear to have a connection with the Elysian Box.""

What a Millionaire Seeks
""Beluga and Sam, the train's conductor, are here in Folsense as well. From what I can tell, this isn't their first time here. It's clear they're both turning the town upside down in search of something, but as to what that something might be, I'm still without a clue.""

The Locked Book
""While walking about town, Luke and I came across a diary-like book. The book is fitted with a number of locks that prevent me from reading the majority of its contents. The cover is adorned with a sinister-looking goat, which has piqued my interest. I wonder what, if any, significance it might have.""

The Inspector Resurfaces
""It seems that everyone has found their way to Folsense. I just ran into the inspector and Constable Barton. The inspector explained that they are in town collectiong information on the Elysian Box. If I could just get him to cooperate with me, we could learn a great deal about this place in very little time, but he seems determined to work this case on his own.""

Visiting the Herzen Museum
""Through talking to a local shopkeeper, we've learned of an institution known as the Herzen Museum. I believe that we might find some information pertainin to the Elysian Box there, and I am planning to visit it next.""

The Museum Gate
""Unfortunately the gate to the Herzen Museum is locked, and for the moment we have no way of entering the place. I haven't any way of ascertainin when the gate will be opened, and so have decided to delay visiting the museum. For the time being, I'd like to focus my efforts on gathering information from the people of Folsense.""

The Old Man in the Tower
""I met a most unusual gentleman named Geoff, who keeps himself holed up in a tower. He believes a vampire lives in the castle at the edge of town and that he must keep watch of the area to keep the vampire from attacking the townsfolk. Geoff has even adorned the tower with knick-knacks that he claims keep the vampire at bay. I wonder if there's any truth in his story.""

Pristine Photographs
""I just saw a number of photos in the town photo shop that are purported to be quite old. Yet, earch image appeared to be in perfect condition and free of the degradation that most photos suffer over time. It's as if the photo was taken only a week before. Perhaps the shop's proprietor has a special method for preserving his photos.""

Returning to the Museum
""My conversations with the people of Folsense have proved mostly useless in providing any leads. "Pandora's Box" seems to ring a bell with some of them, but they are very vague on the details. A I feared, the only way to move this investigation forwards is to find a way into the Herzen Museum.""

A Flare-up by the Fountain
""Luke and I returned to the museum to find the gate unlocked. Inside, we found Mr Beluga and Sam in the middle of a rather heated discussion. I imagine they were the ones who opened the gate. It seems that Mr Beluga is also searching for this box, and judging from his rather impassioned speech, it would seem that it's of great importance to him.""

The Goat-shaped Symbol
""I noticed a large symbol resembling the head of a goat carved into the floor of the museum courtyard. It's the same symbol that adorns that strange diary we picked up, but I feel like I've seen it somewhere else as well. I now have several questions I need to ask the inspector. I suppose it's back to the hotel for us.""

The Lost Photograph
""How disappointing. I wanted to take another look at that torn-up photograph the inspector took from the doctor's flat, but it seems the fellow lost most of it. The only way I'll ever get a look at the thing is to retrace the inspector's path around town and gather up the pieces. Bother!""

The Ill-tempered Guard
""Inspector Chelmey believes he dropped the remains of the photo around the north-east area of town. I was hoping we'd be able to retrieve the photo scraps without incident, but a large and rather ill-tempered dog is barring the only path to that part of town. According to Luke, the dog wants something to eat, so we'll have to visit the town grocer and find something for the grumpy fellow.""

The Pungent Grocer
""To guard against the vampire supposedly threatening the town, the local grocer has draped his shop in an alarming amount of garlic. The smell in the shop is the olfactory equivalent of being slapped in the face. Whether or not the garlic actually does keep the vampire at bay is debatable. However, it certainly seems to be working on customers.""

A Gift for the Guard
""The grocer was kind enough to part with a large leftover shank and I believe it should suit our purpose nicely. Now it's back to the north-east part of town. Hopefully, our little offering will be enough to imprive the dog's foul mood.""

An Encounter with Katia
""While out searching for scraps of the photo, Luke and I encountered Mr Anderson's daughter, Katia. She, too, seems to be searching for the box, but was unwilling to part with any information on the subject. Now, why would a girl like her, from a good family and with many friends, come out to a place like this by herself?""

The Ever-absent Curator
""I just learned that the curator of the Herzen Museum has been out and about, looking for something by order of the museum's owner. That explains why the place has been closed all this time. Interestingly enough, I've heard that the museum's owner is none other than Mr Beluga. The plot thickens...""

A Chance Sighting
""One fellow in town claims to have seen something resembling the last of our missing photo scraps at the gate at the west edge of town. It may be gone already, but before checking anywhere else I feel it'd be prudent to visit the location he mentioned.""

The Contents of the Photo
""Reassembling the pieces of the photo revealed an image of the Elysian Box. Sitting on its jewel-encrusted lid was that familiar goat emblem. Shortly after, an unfortunate gust blew away a piece of the photograph, but now that I've confirmed the image, I've no further need of the entire photo. Now I only need to discover the connection between the box and this town.""

A Gathering at the Hotel
""Having finally seen the photograph in its entirety, Luke and I were just about to return to our investigation when Constable Barton found us. Apparently, the person behind Dr Schrader's death has been found and our presence is required a the hotel. I'm anxious to return to my investigation, but I suppose it's not wise to defy the authorities in a situation like this.""

An Improbable Revelation
""It came as a great shock to me that Don Paolo had been posing as Flora for some time. Not being able to sniff out an impostor among those close to me is quite an embarrassment. It seems that poor Flora - the real Flora, that is - has been left in a barn somewhere in Dropstone. I must solve this case quickly and return to Dropstone to pick her up.""

Recovering the Elysian Box
""In his panic to escape Inspector Chelmey, Don Paolo left the Elysian Box behind. I must confess I never imagined that I'd come across the box in this way, but one must never look a gift horse in the mouth. Now all I need to do is solve the box's mystery.""

Rumours of a Great Fortune
""From what I understand, Mr Beluga came to town in search of the Elysian Box, believing it would lead him to the vast Herzen fortune. Katia seems to have come to town in search of the box as well. I'm still baffled as to why so many peoplke are after this box. I fear that in order to answer this question, I will simply have to open the box and see for myself.""

Opening the Elysian Box
""After working up the courage, Luke and I opened the box, but nothing happened. This confirms a suspicion I've had for some time now. I feel this little test has brought me one step closer to understanding everything. However, in order to comprehend the entire matter, I'll need to gather a bit more information.""

Finally, the Herzen Museum
""Thanks to a little help from Sammy, we are finally able to enter the Herzen Museum. I'm almost certain that the Elysian Box is connected to the Herzen family, but in order to solidify my theory I'll need to see what else I can find out from viewing the Herzen Museum's collection.""

Into the Mine
""Apparently, some miners in the town gold mine used to keep diaries. If I can find a first-hand account of the town's past, I may be able to understand the Elysian Box more fully. But how can I find such a diary? I suppose Luke and I will have to visit the mine for ourselves.""

The Miner's Diary
""Having finally stumbled upon a miner's diary, I learned that shortly after a strange ore was found in Folsense, about 50 years ago, a mysterious illness began to spread through town. I believe it was this illness that first gave birth to rumours of a curse. Sadly, the diary had little else to offer in the way of information. Just what happened here in the last 50 years?""

Heading for Herzen Castle
""The time I've spent in town investigating Folsense's history has given me most of the pieces to the puzzle, but some facts still elude me. To answer those remaining questions, Luke and I have but one option remaining to us: we must head out for Herzen Castle.""

Ghosts of the Forest
""Luke claims to have seen a ghost lurking in the forest. Personally, I believe his sighting to be nothing more than a trick of the light, but I can't blame him for being jumpy. After all, this town has been full of inexplicable happenings. But the question now is how these happenings connect with the rumour that the town is cursed.""

A Night at Herzen Castle
""Anton, the current duke of Herzen Castle, welcomed us to his home with food and drink. I asked him about the Elysian Box, but the questioning proved futile as he claimed not to know much about the relic. I don't think pressing him further will yield any more information. Anton has offered to let us stay the night, and I believe we'll take him up on the offer.""

A Dire Situation
""I awoke from a nightmare to find myself and Luke tied up in the corner of a strange, musty room. Before I could make sense of our situation, in walked Anton. Hovering over us like a spider with its next meal ensnared in its web, Anton spoke of the preparations he had to make in order to have us for dinner! Luke and I must find a way out of these ropes before he returns, or else...""

Out of the Ropes
""The ropes that bound us were easier to undo than I expected. Considering Anton slipped these ropes around us while we were in the middle of that strange nightmare, one would think that he would have had the time to tie a proper knot... But enough of that subject, as Luke and I must now focus on escaping this place.""

In the Bowels of the Castle
""In passing through the space under the castle, Luke and I stumbled upon a number of machines identical to those we saw down in the mine. I believe the castle and mine are actually connected through this underground area. I haven't the time to explore it further at present, but we may have just wandered into the heart of this town's great secret...""

Fleeing Herzen Castle
""By some stroke of luck we managed to make it as far as the castle's main doors, but I realised that leaving now means leaving behind what may be my only chance to solve the mystery of Andrew's untimely death and the Elysian Box. Until I completely understand the phenomena at work here, I must stay and investigate the castle.""

Reunited with Katia
""Imagine my surprise to find Katia here in Herzen Castle! I don't know why she's here, but I'm beginning to sense a link between the Herzens and this young woman. Then there's the matter of the portrait I saw in our guest room here. It was of a young woman who was the spitting image of Katia. But how can that be?""

Anton's Madness
""Anton spotted us in the castle's great hall and, upon seeing Katia, seemed to lose all reason. For a reason I don't understand, he lunged at me with his sword. Luckily, I was able to fend him of with a nearby saber. Despite being the very image of health, Anton began to lose his breath, almost hyperventilating, within seconds of our duel's start. It's just as I suspected...""

Katia Reveals the Truth
""Katia has finally explained her involvement in this whole affair. She is Anton's granddaughter. Sadly, Anton responded rather poorly to this revelation, and in a fit of madness, began destroying the castle. The place now seems on the verge of crumbling, and while there's much left to discuss, our first priority is to escape with everyone before the whole place comes down.""

The Truth of the Curse
""A hallucinogenic gas relased from the mine has been playing tricks on us the whole time, making the ruins of Folsense appear alive and vibrant. It seems that traces of this same gas are emitted by the Elysian Box, causing terrifying visions for those who open it and leading to comparisons with the mythical Pandora's Box. It is this gas that started the legends surrounding the box and the town.""

Anton as He Truly Is
""With the castle wreckage now blocking the source of the gas, the Anton we'd been hallucinating fated, and the real Anton was revealed to be an aging man in his twilight years. Upon returning the box to him, he spoke to us of a second way to open the Elysian Box, and after giving Luke a rather cryptic hint, asked him to open it. It seems we're about to discover what's hidden in the box.""

Sophia's Last Message
""A single letter in delicate script sat within the hidden chamber of the box. It was a reply to the message Anton had sent out to Sophia years ago. Sophia's message asked Anton to spend what time he had left alive with his granddaughter, Katia. After so many years of living in sorrow, it seems Anton has a reason to delight in life again.""