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                          Kuzunoha/Rumor Guide

                   for Persona 2 : Eternal Punishment

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Written by Hyral

Contact : st.blasphemer@dragonlance.zzn.com

Version : 1.2

Last Updated : May 10, 2001

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i. TABLE OF CONTENTS

i. Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Rumor List
III. Demon Rumors
IV. Magazine Prizes
   A. Battle Master Magazine
   B. Miracle Magazine
   C. Fantasy World Magazine 
V. Other Points of Interest
   A. Lucky Cat
   B. Sliding Bookshelf
VI. Conclusion
   A. Unresolved Issues
   B. Version History
   C. Credits
   D. Disclaimer

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I. Introduction

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This is a guide for the Kuzunoha detective agency in Persona 2 :
Eternal Punishment. You will be introduced to this office early in the
game as the place to go to spread rumors and you can also utilize the
magazine sweepstakes here. This guide will briefly explain how the
rumor system and magazine contests work, provide a full list of every
rumor in the game, and provide a full list of every prize to be won
through the magazines. 

===RUMOR SYSTEM======================

First, an explanation of the rumor system. It's quite simple, really;
you get a rumor from a source and you go to Kuzunoha and spread the
rumor (for a small fee). Your major source for rumors will be the
five "Rumormongers" spread through out the city. They are: Chunky in
Gatten Sushi, the Barkeep in Jolly Roger, Toku in Shiraishi, Chikalin
in Peace Diner, and...well, one more that is a partial spoiler (see
section IV.). There is one more regular source of rumors - Baofu's
message board at the 2X Slash. There is also one more source that is
not quite a rumormonger but has a number of rumors nonetheless, the 
Rumor Lovin' Bartender at Ebony. These sources provide the bulk of the
rumors in the game, but there are others as well. There are certain
NPCs and townspeople that will occasionally have a rumor available,
but they are quite easy to miss if you don't talk to EVERYBODY after
EVERY dungeon. So, the best thing to do is to talk to everybody in
Sumaru every time something changes in the story or you complete
a dungeon.

There is one stipulation on the rumormongers. They will only provide
you with their rumor (if they have one, that is) if you give them
some fresh information (read: you must have a rumor to tell them).
This shouldn't cause any problems if you collect a fair amount of
rumors, but it is possible for a rumormonger to refuse to give you
a rumor they have simply because you don't have a fresh one. The
only way (I have found, at least) this will happen is if you collect
rumors, but don't spread them at Kuzunoha. So spread a rumor as soon
as you get it! (For the most part...see below about random and variable 
rumors.)

You will know that you have a rumor when you see red text in the 
dialogue a person is saying.

Anyway, once you have a rumor, head over to Kuzunoha in Aoba Ward. You
ought to know how this works, as it is required in the game to spread
a rumor early on. Talk to Chief Todoroki by the desk and you will open
a store menu. Choose to "Spread Rumor" and you will see a list of all
rumors you have spread and rumors that you have heard. Choose the 
rumor you want from the list (you can use the Triangle button to get
more details on a rumor if you can't find the one you want) and
select it. There is a fee for almost all of the rumors in the game, 
but it is not that much; usually 3,000 yen. Once you have spread
a rumor, the effect is immediate. You can go to the area that was
affected by the rumor and you should find that something is different
(usually positive).

There are several different types of rumors. The differences between
each is explained below.

===TYPES OF RUMORS===================

Normal :         Operates normally. Pay for rumor and the effect 
                 happens.
Story :          Rumor is automatically used or must be used to 
                 proceed with the story.
Variable :       Must choose between two or three possible outcomes 
                 for same rumor. Only one outcome may be implemented
                 per game. There will be up to three different rumors
                 for each variable rumor category (i.e. Battle Master
                 Sweepstake) each of which is obtained from different
                 sources.
Random :         A random outcome of the rumor is selected (you have
                 no control as to the outcome). If a certain outcome
                 is desired, use a save game to keep trying until
                 desired outcome is reached.
Route-Specific : Only available during Nate's or Ellen's route and
                 cannot be accessed from the other's route.

===MAGAZINE SWEEPSTAKES==============

Once you spread rumors about the magazine contests, you will be able
to send in magazines (or I guess you're sending some part of the mag
to prove you bought it) to the publisher and they will hold random
drawings for prizes. The more magazines you send the better, but
it is entirely possible to win by sending in only one mag. To send
in a magazine, first buy one from any of your local, friendly, 
convenient Satomi Tadashi stores (there's one in every ward). Take
your mag to Kuzunoha and talk to Tammy. Talk to her and she will 
give you the option of sending in mags (as well as describing how
magazines work and how to pick up prizes). After giving her your
entry/entries, you will receive a package at Kismet soon, but not
immediately. You need to go to a dungeon first. I'm still not
sure, but I think that the time it takes to get a response at
Kismet is based on the number of steps you take in a *dungeon*;
walking in stores doesn't count. I'll try to nail it down for
sure. Anyway, after a little while, there will be a package by
Maya's desk in Kismet. You will either receive a letter saying that
you did not win or you will get one of the prizes for whatever rumor
you chose for the magazines. You will receive a single package
for each time you submit entries. You may submit another entry for
a different magazine, even if you didn't the first time, but so
long as the package has not yet arrived at Kismet. You may also
choose not to send a certain type of magazine (say, you can send
Battle Master and Fantasy World, but opt not to send to Miracle).

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II. Rumor List

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This is the complete rumor list for Persona 2. Currently, it is listed
in the order it is shown as in the in-game menu. I will most likely
arrange it chronologically as soon as I start to fill in the time that
the rumors become available. A few things are missing, such as the
time each is available, the details on the Ellen route rumors, the
details on the variable rumors, and the cost of each. I plan to remedy 
this soon, so please be patient.

Please don't tell me missing information, I will find it all.

KEY TO RUMOR LIST :
===Title of Rumor===

Type of Rumor
Who offers it and where they are
Text box description
Check Message quote
When it becomes available
How much it costs
Effect(s)

For Variable rumors, the different rumors are numbered thusly for
each section in which they differ : 1.
                                    2.
                                    3. 

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===Power that emblem holds===

Type : Story
From : Deja Vu Boy at Seven Sisters High (Rengendai Ward)
Text : Repels the Joker
Check Message : Spread a rumor that you'll be
                safe with that emblem, even from "him"...
Available : When you complete Seven Sisters High. Automatic rumor as
            part of the story.
Cost : Nothing
Effect : Joker stays away from anyone with a Seventh emblem. Maya
         burns emblem.

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===Time Castle sells mysterious items===

Type : Normal
From : Rumormonger Chunky at Gatten Sushi (Rengendai Ward)
Text : Sells Spell Cards
Check Message : At a shop called the Time Castle, they
                sell Spell Cards.
                But do spells really exist?
Available : When Kuzunoha is available for normal use.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The Time Castle will now sell Spell Cards.

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===New service available at Time Castle===

Type : Normal
From : Rumormonger Chunky at Gatten Sushi (Rengendai Ward)
Text : Duplicates Spell Cards
Check Message : I've got another about the Time Castle.
                The owner duplicates Spell Cards too.
Available : When Kuzunoha is available for normal use and the previous 
            rumor has been spread.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The Time Castle will now allow you to register cards for
         duplication.

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===Rosa Candida's shady business===

Type : Normal 
From : Posted by: This is true, too! at 2X Slash, Message board 
       (Aoba Ward)
Text : Sells real armor
Check Message : This fall, real armor will be sold at
                Rosa Candida. Tacky-looking
                armor will be in stock.
Available : When Kuzunoha is available for normal use.
Cost : 3,000 Yen.
Effect : Rosa Candida now sells armor.

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===Parabellum's shady business===

Type : Story
From : Baofu at Parabellum (Aoba Ward)
Text : Sells real weapons
Check Message : Yeah, Todoroki?
                I'm in Parabellum right now. Spread a
                rumor that they're selling weapons here.
Available : When you meet with Baofu. Automatic rumor as part of story.
Cost : Nothing
Effect : Parabellum now sells weapons.

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===Battle Master's prizes===

Type : Variable
From : 1. Rumormonger Chunky
       2. Posted by: Anonymous at 2X Slash, message board (Aoba Ward)
       3. Rumormonger Barkeep
Text : 1. Win real weapons!
       2. Win real armor!
       3. Win real accessories!
Check Message : 1. You know the magazine Battle Master?
                   When you enter their sweepstakes,
                   you could win a real weapon.
                2. Do you know Battle Master mag?
                   Real armor are sweepstakes prizes...
                   Whoever has any details, please respond.
                3. You know the Battle Master, right?
                   They say if you win the contest, you get
                   real accessories that help in battle.
Available : After completing the Sanitarium dungeon
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : 1. You can win weapons from Battle Master (see III.A.).
         2. You can win armor from Battle Master (see III.A.).
         3. You can win accessories from Battle Master (see III.A.).

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===Sumaru Genie changed service===

Type : Normal
From : Rumormonger Barkeep at Jolly Roger (Konan Ward)
Text : Started Wang Long fortune telling
Check Message : The Sumaru Genie, famous for fortunes that
                don't come true, seems to have begun using
                Wang Long. Now all her fortunes come true.
Available : After Sky Museum
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : Instead of telling you that you stuff your bra and that you
         are really a man, the Sumaru Genie now does fortunes.

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===Miracle Magazine's prizes===

Type : Variable
From : 1. Rumormonger Toku at Izakaya Shiraishi (Hirasaka Ward)
       2. Rumormonger Chikalin at Peace Diner (Yumezaki Ward)
Text : 1. Win special items!
       2. Win Spell Cards!
Check Message : 1. For a magazine called Miracle you can
                   win a special item in their contest.
                2. Do you know about Miracle Magazine?
                   I hear if you send for its prize you
                   will win a strange Spell card.
Available : After the Sky Museum, when Yumezaki ward opens
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : 1. You can win items from Miracle (see III.B.).
         2. You can win Spell Cards from Miracle (see III.B.).

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===Mu Continent was a casino===

Type : Variant
From : 1. Posted by Sumaru King at 2X Slash, message board (Aoba 
       Ward)
       2. Rumormonger Chikalin at Peace Diner (Yumezaki Ward)
       3. Rumormonger Toku at Izakaya Shiraishi (Hirasaka Ward)
Text : 1. Slot machines are hot
       2. Can win big on blackjack
       3. Good chance of winning at poker
Check Message : 1. Mu Continet is rumored to be a
                   real casino (heard from a freind).
                   I heard the slots pay out liberally...
                2. There's real casino action at Mu Continent.
                   Especially the high Blackjack payout. The 
                   are very close to losing...
                3. You know the arcade named Mu Continent 
                   in Yumezaki? That place is really a casino
                   and the poker game is profitable.
Available : After the Sky Museum, when Yumezaki ward opens
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : 1. Slots pay out more often
         2. Prize money increases on blackjack
         3. Odds of getting a winning hand at poker increase

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===Shiraishi's true occupation?===

Type : Normal
From Rumormonger Toku at Izakaya Shiraishi (Hirasaka Ward)
Text : She was a search agent
Check Message : This is stale, but the Shiraishi lady
                is a "man-searcher". It's actually true.
Available : After the Sky Museum, after Yumezaki ward is open
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : Shiraishi lady now offers Man-searcher bounties.

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===Toa Armory's shady business===

Type : Variant
From : 1. Rumormonger Toku at Izakaya Shiraishi (Hirasaka Ward)
       2. Rumormonger Barkeep at Jolly Roger (Konan Ward)
Text : 1. Sells special weapons
       2. Sells special armor
Check Message : 1. A shop named Toa Armory here in Hirasaka
                   is selling a very special weapon... I
                   wonder what's so special?
                2. You know Toa Armory?
                   They say that it has special armor.
                   I hear that it's hard to penetrate.
Available : After the Sky Museum, when Hirasaka Ward is open
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : 1. Toa Armory now sells weapons.
         2. Toa Armory now sells armor.

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===Tony works for Mafia as a smuggler?===

Type : Variant
From : 1. Rumormonger Barkeep at Jolly Roger (Konan Ward)
       2. Rumormonger Chikalin at Peace Diner (Yumezaki Ward)
Text : 1. Sells strange items
       2. Sells special accessories
Check Message : 1. There's a store in Yumezaki called Tony's
                   shop. The guy there is a smuggler for the
                   Mafia, and he sells mysterious items.
                2. You know about Tony's Shop? According to
                   rumor, that place sells useful battle
                   accessories. The end is near.
Available : After the Sky Museum, when Yumezaki Ward is open
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : 1. Tony now sells beads.
         2. Tony now sells stat accessories.

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===Rumored Secret CD===

Type : Normal
From : Sumaru Magazine, your source of rumors at Kuzunoha, sliding
       bookshelf (Aoba Ward)
Text : Sold at the Seedy CD
Check Message : There's a rumor that Seedy CD, a music store
                in Yumezaki, has a Secret CD in stock.
                Could it be true...?
Available : When you pick up Item/Sumaru Magazine from Kuzunoha's
            sliding bookshelf. Accessible after the Sky Museum, when
            Yumezaki ward opens
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The Secret CD is now sold at the Seedy CD.

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=====Tale of Tek Tek===

Type : Normal
From : Pathetic Loser at ward map (Hirasaka Ward)
Text : Appears at Kasu High
Check Message : At Kasu High School's festival, Tek Tek
                appeared. But no one believes me. I wonder
                if someone has proof to back me up on this...
Available : After GOLD.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The Lvl. 24 Rumor demon Tek Tek appears in Kasugayama High,
         3F as a rare random encounter.

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===Behind Club Zodiac...===

Type : Normal
From : Young Girl at Zodiac Club, Dance Hall (Yumezaki Ward)
Text : ...is like an intricate maze.
Check Message : I heard it's like a complicated
                maze in the back.
                But, you can pick up good stuff.
Available : When Zodiac Club is accessible (after GOLD).
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : Zodiac dungeon becomes more complicated and has better items.

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===Talking Flowers===

Type : Normal
From : Mellow old man at the ward map (Aoba Ward)
Text : Found at Aoba Park
Check Message : Did you know the flowers at Aoba Park can
                speak? I see the manager speaking 
                to them, but I can't hear what he's saying.
Available : When Aoba Park is accessible.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The flowers in Aoba Park will speak to you. The Purple Flower
         will ask you a question for a prize.

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===Kaori's new service===

Type : Normal 
From : Demon Rumormonger Nekomata at Kuzunoha, Bathroom (Aoba Ward)
Text : Started Aromathreapy
Demon Rumormonger Nekomata
Check Message : You know a store Kaori, meow? Then,
                do you know they started armoatherapy?
                I'm surprised that it works, meow!
Available : When you pay 100,000 yen to the Lucky Cat statue, it will
            be among the first three rumors Nekomata gives immediately.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : Kaori now offers aromatherapy.

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===Etheria's new challenge===

Type : Normal
From : Demon Rumormonger Nekomata at Kuzunoha, Bathroom (Aoba Ward)
Text : Started a new course
Check Message : That suspicious shop...What was it, meow?
                Oh yeah! The beauty spa Etheria has a
                new beauty treatment. I'm excited, meow.
Available : When you pay 100,000 yen to the Lucky Cat statue, it will
            be among the first three rumors Nekomata gives immediately.
Cost :  3,000 Yen
Effect : Etheria now has treatments.

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===Trish's new service===

Type : Normal
From : Demon Rumormonger Nekomata at Kuzunoha, Bathroom (Aoba Ward)
Text : Started selling ice cream
Check Message : Have you ever met Trish, meow?
                Rumor is that she's started to sell
                ice cream in the dungeon for a profit, meow.
Available : When you pay 100,000 yen to the Lucky Cat statue, it will
            be among the first three rumors Nekomata gives immediately.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : Trish will sell stat-boosting ice cream at a ridiculous price.

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===An individual at Parabellum...===

Type : Variable/Story
From : Ulala at Kuzunoha (Aoba Ward)
Text : 1. That individual is allegedly a man.
       2. That individual is allegedly a woman
Check Message : Don't worry, I got it all planned out. . .
                "A man or woman who has key information
                to this case will appear at the Parabellum."
Available : When you complete Aoba Park (Second Visit). Automatic 
            rumor as part of the story.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : 1. You will initiate Nate's route.
         2. You will initiate Ellen's route.

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===Tsuchinoko sighted===

Type : Route-Specific (Nate)
From : Adventurer at ward map (Narumi Ward)
Text : Appears in the sewers
Check Message : Listen up!
                I finally found a real Tsuchinoko!!
                ...But it escaped down a manhole.
Available : When Narumi ward is accessible.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The Lvl. 29 Rumor demon Tsuchinoko appears in the Sewers
         as a rare random encounter.

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=<Reiko Kashima>===

Type : Route-Specific (Ellen)
From : <Security Guard> at Sumaru TV, Lobby (Aoba Ward)
Text : 
Check Message : 
Available : When Sumaru TV is accessible. 
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The Lvl. 32 Rumor demon Reiko Kashima appears in Sumaru TV as
         a rare random encounter.

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===Padparcha's shady business===

Type : Normal
From : Rumor-Lovin' Bartender at Ebony (Narumi Ward)
Text : Develops weapons and armor
Check Message : You know that jewelry shop, Padparcha?
                The designer there is rumored to 
                custom make weapons and armor.
Available : When Narumi Ward is accessible.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The owner of Padparcha will now forge custom weapons.

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==A map-collecting billionaire?===

Type : Normal
From : Rumor-Lovin' Bartender at Ebony (Narumi Ward)
Text : He is looking for rare maps
Check Message : That man, Salam is his name, is a
                millionaire who collects maps.
                He'd do business with demons for maps.
Available : When Narumi Ward is accessible.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : Salam now commissions you to make maps in exchange for cards.

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===Clair De Lune's shady business===

Type : Variable
From : 1. Rumor Lovin' Bartender at Ebony (Narumi Ward)
       2. Rumormonger Toku at Izakaya Shiraishi (Hirasaka Ward)
Text : 1. Sells strange weapons
       2. Sells strange armor
Check Message : 1. Do you know the restaurant Clair De Lune?
                   It seems they started selling weapons.
                   Selling mysterious weapons.
                2. Clair De Lune, the restaurant of Soejima,
                   otherwise known as "The Waiter from Hell", is
                   selling mysterious armor there.
Available : After you choose your "route" and after the scene at
            Parabellum (after Aoba Park).
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : 1. Clair De Lune now sells weapons.
         2. Clair De Lune now sells armor.

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===Moneygrubber reformed?===

Type : Random
From : Demon Rumormonger Nekomata at Kuzunoha, Bathroom (Aoba Ward)
Text : Trish decided to change her mind
Check Message : You know a demon Trish, meow?
                I heard she's reformed!
                I just can't belive it, meow.
Available : After spreading the rumor "Trish's new service" and
            after you choose your route and do the scene at
            Parabellum.
Cost : 4,000 Yen
Effect : Possible effects are : Trish will lower price; Trish will
         raise price x2, but offers more ice cream

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===Suspicious activies at Parabellum===

Type : Random
From : Man who calls himself Humphrey at Parabellum, Bar (Aoba Ward)
Text : Hired a bouncer
Check Message : Parabellum, a place for adults to socialize.
                Although known as a serene place, they seem
                to have just hired a bodyguard.
Available : After you choose your "route" and after the scene
            at Parabellum - after Aoba Park.
Cost : 4,000 Yen
Effect : Possible effects are : the Bartender now sells the Gun/Dragoon
         for 220,000 yen; the prices of weapons increases (x1.5) and 
         the drinks Front Sight and Rear Sight are added to food list.

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===Rosa Candida's owner swept away...===

Type : Random
From : Posted by: Is this true? at 2X Slash, Message board (Aoba Ward)
Text : Saleslady was engulfed by a wave
Check Message : I heard the saleslady at Rosa Candida was
                engulfed by a wave on vacation...It's 
                unconfirmed, but something must have happened.
Available : After you choose your "route" and after the scene
            at Parabellum - after Aoba Park.
Cost : 4,000 Yen
Effect : Possible effects are : Rosa Candida now offers the Armor/Best
         Dresser for 200,000 yen; Saleslady is replaced by her sister

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===Shiraishi lady's dream came true!===

Type : Random
From : Rumormonger Toku at Izakaya Shiraishi (Hirasaka Ward)
Text : Her dream came true
Check Message : The lady here at Shiraishi made her
                dream come true.
                It's not something that could be done easily.
Available : After you choose your "route" and after the scene
            at Parabellum - after Aoba Park.
Cost : 4,000 Yen
Effect : Possible effects are : Shiraishi menu now has a meal that
         gives +15 to STR temporarily; Shiraishi lady wrote her
         memoirs

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===Fantasy World's prizes===

Type : Variant
From : 1. Rumormonger Chunky at Sushi Gatten (Rengedai Ward)
       2. Rumormonger Chikalin at Peace Diner (Yumezaki Ward)
       3. Rumormonger Barkeep at Jolly Roger (Konan Ward)
Text : 1. Win real weapons!
       2. Win real accessories!
       3. Win Spell Cards!
Check Message : 1. You know the magazine Fantasy World?
                   When you enter in their sweepstakes, you
                   could win a real weapon.
                2. Do you know the magazine, Fantasy World?
                   According to Chikalin's information, they
                   have prizes of accessories.
                3. There's the magazine Fantasy World, right?
                   There is a rumor that if you win the contest,
                   you get a card with strange powers.
Available : After you choose your "route" and the scene at
            Parabellum - after Aoba Park.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : 1. You can win weapons from Fantasy World (see III.C.).
         2. You can win accessories from Fantasy World (see III.C.).
         3. You can win Spell Cards from Fantasy World (see III.C.).

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===Another heroine===

Type : Normal
From : Setsu Nishitani at Araya Shrine (Rengendai Ward)
Text : Her name is Maihime
Check Message : Maihime Amano...
                They say she was a beautiful princess...
Available : When you complete Ameno Torifune.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : By going to the Maiden's Shrine in Sumaru Castle, you will
         meet Maihime Amano and you will thereafter be able to summon
         the Lvl. 54 Moon persona Maihime Amano.

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===The abominable Kudan===

Type : Normal
From : Yasuo at the Bomb Shelter, Entrance room (Hirasaka Ward)
Text : Appears in the shelter beneath Kasu High
Check Message : I-In the depths of the Bomb Shelter...Kudan
                ...Yes, that was Kudan!! ...Ah...How
                horrifying!! I don't want to think about it.
Available : After the Mt. Iwato event.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The Lvl. 63 Rumor demon Kudan appears in the Bomb Shelter,
         Area 6 as a rare random encounter.

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===Haunted Taxi reported===

Type : Normal
From : Fuyuko at Mu Continent (Yumezaki Ward)
Text : Appears at Mu Continent
Check Message : That is probably the work of the 
                Haunted Taxi...
                It may be on this Mu Continent even now.
Available : 
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : You will be allowed to enter the Mu Continent dungeon a
         second time. More of the dungeon will be accessible and you
         may fight the Lvl. 52 Rumor demon Haunted Taxi.

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===Ultra-fast 200km/h Fogey===

Type : Normal
From : Ixquic at Seedy CD, 1F (Yumezaki Ward)
Text : Appears at the Seedy CD
Check Message : Now it's the 200km/h Fogey!!
                The kids in the neighborhood said they say
                it at the Seedy CD!!
Available : 
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : You may now access the upper floors of the Seedy CD where
         you may fight the Lvl. 50 Rumor demon 200km/h Fogey.

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===Fearful Red Cape===

Type : Route-Specific (Nate)
From : Tourist at ward map (Narumi Ward)
Text : Appears on a ship off the shore
Check Message : Could it be the Red Cape
                who appears offshore?
                I want to see it.
Available : When you complete the Factory.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The Lvl. 46 Rumor demon Red Cape appears on the Nichirinmaru
         as a rare random encounter. 

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===<Fearful Blue Cape>===

Type : Route-Specific (Ellen)
From : Tourist at ward map (Narumi Ward)
Text : <Appears on a ship off the shore>
Check Message : 
Available : When you complete the Factory.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The Lvl. 45 Rumor demon Blue Cape appears on the Nichirinmaru
         as a rare random encounter.

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===Shocking news of Mussie===

Type : Normal
From : Security at Mu Continent, Casino (Yumezaki Ward)
Text : Appears at Mu Continent
Check Message : I was watching the back...
                when I saw a terrible monster.
                Is that Mu Continent's master...Mussie!?
Available : 
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : You will be allowed to enter the Mu Continent dungeon. Inside,
         you may fight the Lvl. 41 Rumor demon Mussie. 

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===Super-fast 100km/h Hag===

Type : Normal
From : Ixquic at Seedy CD, 1F (Yumezaki Ward)
Text : Appears at Seedy CD
Check Message : The kids in the neighborhood said that they
                saw the 100km/h Hag at The Seedy CD.
                As a warrior, I can't let that slide, can I?
Available : After Smile Mall.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : You may now access the Seedy CD dungeon where you may fight
         the Lvl. 37 Rumor demon 100km/h Hag.

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===Kiyotada Sumaru was slain by...===

Type : Normal
From : Mr. Kashihara at Kismet, Mizuno's Office (Aoba Ward)
Text : ...a young warrior named Tatsunoshin
Check Message : He was a samurai named Tatsunoshin Suou.
                Apparently, there was a vassal and a
                princess as well... But, I'm not sure.
Available : When you complete Ameno Torifune.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : By going to the Warrior's Shrine in Sumaru Castle, you will
         meet Tatsunoshin Suou and you will thereafter be able to 
         summon the Lvl. 58 Sun persona Tatsunoshin Suou. If you filled 
         the donation box at Mt. Mifune, you will also meet Junnosuke
         Kuroda and you will thereafter be able to summon the Lvl. 55
         Fool persona Junnosuke Kuroda.

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===Kaori temporarily out of business===

Type : Random
From : Yaoyi Kimura at Padparcha (Narumi Ward)
Text : Was closed for a while, but...
Check Message : Do you know Kaori in Rengendai?
                That store has been closed for sometime.
                It's a mystery as to why it has closed.
Available : 
Cost : 4,000 Yen
Effect : Possible effects are : Kaori expands it's aromatherapy
         selection; <two more, I believe>

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===Etheria's challenge continues===

Type : Random
From : Satomi Iida at Satomi Tadashi (Konan Ward)
Text : Now different from other shops
Check Message : Did you know? Etheria in Aoba,  is
                planning to remodel to look different.
                ...The aesthetic world is a tough one.
Available : 
Cost : 4,000 Yen
Effect : Possible effects are : Increased number of treatments, but now 
         only used on females; (two more, I believe)

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===Legendary Blacksmith existed===

Type : Normal
From : Security Guy at Izakaya Shiraishi (Hirasaka Ward)
Text : Appears at Araya Shrine
Check Message : There was a rumor a ponder man at
                Araya Shrine used to be a blacksmith.
                But it's only a rumor!
Available : When you accept the Man-search job to find the Legendary
            Blacksmith. You must ask the Security Guy for a tip for
            a portion of the reward to get this rumor.
Cost : 
Effect : <A man> will appear at Araya Shrine. Talk to him and he will
         give you Event/Secret Document.

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===Sumaru Genie's new fortune-telling===

Type : Normal
From : Rumormonger Barkeep at Jolly Roger (Konan Ward)
Text : Started affinity reading
Check Message : The Sumaru Genie seems to have started
                Affinity Readings.
                Good or bad, it really comes true.
Available : After you choose your "route" and after the scene
            at Parabellum - after Aoba Park.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : Sumaru Genie now has affinity readings with characters.

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===Sumaru Genie powered up!===

Type : Normal
From : Rumormonger Barkeep at Jolly Roger (Konan Ward)
Text : Improve affinity readings
Check Message : Did the Sumaru Genie improve her skills?
                There are more people getting into
                Affinity Readings. Why don't you try?
Available : 
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The number of characters you can get affinity with at Sumaru
         Genie increases.

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===Rumored Secret CD2===

Type : Normal
From : Sumaru Magazine, your source of rumors at Factory, <XF> (Konan
       Ward).
Text : Sold at the Seedy CD
Check Message : Continuing from the last issue...
                We received news that Seedy CD in Yumezaki
                has Secret CD 2 as well. It is true?
Available : When you pick up Item/Sumaru Magazine 2 from the Factory.
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : The Secret CD2 is now sold at the Seedy CD.

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===Clair De Lune was safe?===

Type : Normal
From : Posted by: This is true! at message board, 2X Slash (Aoba Ward)
Text : Moved to Aoba Ward
Check Message : I heard that Clair De Lune reopened business
                in Aoba. It didn't share its fate with
                the Narumi Ward!
Available : When Ameno Torifune is completed. 
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : Clair De Lune has moved to Aoba Ward.

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===Padparcha was safe?===

Type : Normal
From : Rumormonger Barkeep at Jolly Roger (Konan Ward)
Text : Moved to Konan Ward
Check Message : About the Jeweler Padparcha,
                it's rumored that it's going to reopen in
                Konan. I guess the storekeeper was alright.
Available : 
Cost : 3,000 Yen
Effect : Padparcha has moved to Konan Ward.

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III. Demon Rumors

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Demon rumors work slightly different than normal rumors you use at
Kuzunoha. First of all, you gain the information via asking a demon
for info in the contract menu. Then the MAY give you a Demon Rumor;
they are few and far between. The purposes of Demon Rumors are
different also, as is explained below:

===TYPES OF RUMORS===================

Informative :       This type of rumor simply informs of the existence
                    of something. It does not actually do anything and
                    it is usually very cryptic.
Dungeon Puzzle :    This type of rumor activates a new option in the
                    contract menu of a certain demon (who is mentioned
                    in the rumor) in order to solve some puzzle.
Rumor Spells :      This type of rumor first activates a new spell on
                    certain personae and demons. After the spell is
                    activated, you can also gain rumors about the
                    spell being strong, weak, or that it fusions with
                    another spell (Summon Spirit).
Legendary Weapons : This type of rumor alters the nature of the 
                    Legendary Weapons. After the initial rumor (the
                    weapon has a dark power) you can also get that it
                    is the strongest (or you can change it to it's
                    original format).

Also, you should note that the text can change depending on which
demon you get the info from (there are small changes to the tone of
the rumor, based on the demon's personality).

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===Shrine Rumor================

Type : Informative
From : Any demon in Mifune Trail
Text : Somewhere in here is a "Shrine of Warrior." 
       What's a shrine anyway?
Effect : None (Informing about Old Shrine in last area of trail)

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===Other Side Rumor (1)========

Type : Informative
From : Robin Goodfellow in Sky Museum
Text : Earlier, I saw a guy holding a flower...
       I think I used to take orders from him before...
       Oh well!
Effect : None (Reference to Jun's status in Innocent Sin)

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===Other Side Rumor (2)========

Type : Informative
From : Kimnara in Sky Museum
Text : Now that I think about it, I just saw some brat with an
       irritating face holding a flower! Fells like he used to give
       me orders. Who the hell was that guy!?
Effect : None (Reference to Jun's status in Innocent Sin)

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===Zodiac's Messy Floors=======

Type : Dungeon Puzzle 
From : Any demon in Club Zodiac
Text : Do you know a lady called "Kiyohime", HO? She is supposed
       to be a real clean freak! You think she'll clean THOSE
       floors too, HO?
Effect : A new option will appear in Kiyohime's contract menu -
       "Clean the floor" and she will remove the large HP damage
       traps on the floor.

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===Sewer's Treasure (1)========

Type : Informative
From : Any demon in A1 or B1
Text : You know the "B2" route? There's supposed to be a lot of
       treasure. Mabey I should go too...
Effect : None (Reference to the large number of items in B2)

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===Sewer's Treasure (2)========

Type : Informative
From : Any demon in A1, B1, A2, or A3
Text : Let me tell you a story... The "B3" route is full of
       treasures, they say. If it's true, I'd be there...
Effect : None (Reference to the large number of items in B3)

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===The Fuse Box Key============

Type : Dungeon Puzzle
From : Any demon in the Science Laboratory (best luck is Kabanda)
Text : The other day a man named "Rasputin" picked up the "Fuse Box
       Key"! I wonder what he is going to use it for?"
Effect : A new option will appear in the demon Rasputin's contract
       menu - "The Fuse Box Key." Upon obtaining it, you will be
       able to restore power to the elevators.

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===Bomb Shelter Rock - Area 2===

Type : Dungeon Puzzle
From : Any demon in the Bomb Shelter, Area 1 and 2
Text : Hey, there's a "short-cut" to Area 2, but there's a big
       rock blocking the way... I think "Minotaur" can break that
       rock. The "short-cut" will come in handy!
Effect : A new option will appear in the demon Minotaur's menu - 
       "Break rock in way." The demon will remove the boulder that
       is blocking direct access to Area 2.

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===Bomb Shelter Rock - Area 5===

Type : Dungeon Puzzle
From : Any demon in the Bomb Shelter, Area 4
Text : 
Effect : A new option will appear in the demon Shoggoth's menu - 
       "Break rock in way." The demon will remove the boulder that
       is blocking direct access to Area 5.
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===Bomb Shelter Rock - Area 8===

Type : Dungeon Puzzle
From : Any demon in the Bomb Shelter, Area 7
Text : 
Effect : A new option will appear in the demon Girimeraka's menu - 
       "Break rock in way." The demon will remove the boulder that
       is blocking direct access to Area 8.
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===Rumor Spell - Jack Frost====

Type : Rumor Spell
From : Any demon in Club Zodiac or the Bomb Shelter, Area 2
Text : Do you know the demon "Jack Frost"? He seems to be hiding
       the spell called Atomic Bufula.
Effect : It will now be possible to spread a rumor (via any contract
       menu) that will cause the spell Atomic Bufula to appear in
       the spell list for both the demon and persona Jack Frost.
       It will now also be possible to obtain demon rumors that the
       spell is weak, strong, and fuses with Summon Spirit.

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===Rumor Spell - Kanaloa=======

Type : Rumor Spell
From : Any demon in the Sewers or the Bomb Shelter, Area 3
Text : Heard of the demon "Kanaloa"? He uses this spell called
       Wonderful Aques.
Effect : It will now be possible to spread a rumor (via any contract
       menu) that will cause the spell Wonderful Aques to appear in
       the spell list for both the demon and persona Kanaloa.
       It will now also be possible to obtain demon rumors that the
       spell is weak, strong, and fuses with Summon Spirit.

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===Rumor Spell - Demeter=======

Type : Rumor Spell
From : Any demon in Smile Mall or the Bomb Shelter, Area 4
Text : Do you know of the demon "Demeter"? That impudent demons uses
       a spell called Ultra Frelia.
Effect : It will now be possible to spread a rumor (via any contract
       menu) that will cause the spell Ultra Frelia to appear in
       the spell list for both the demon and persona Demeter.
       It will now also be possible to obtain demon rumors that the
       spell is weak, strong, and fuses with Summon Spirit.

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IV. Magazine Prizes

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A. Battle Master Magazine
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If you chose weapons, you can win : 

<After spreading the rumor to ???>
Gun/Future War
Gun/Give and Break
Fist/Life Force
Fist/Viper
Finger Shot/Greedy

If you chose armor, you can win :

<After spreading the rumor to ???>
Helmet/Mystique Helmet
Armor/Hide Cloak
Armor/Nature's Cloak
Leggings/Wizard's Sandals

<After ??? to end>
Helmet/Training Helmet
Helmet/Windreading Helmet
Helmet/Glistening Mane
Armor/Hide Cloak
Armor/Nature's Cloak
Armor/Aurora Armor
Leggings/Goddess Leg
Leggings/Angel Leg
Leggings/Achilles' Greaves

If you chose accessories, you can win :

<After spreading the rumor to ???>
Accessory/Pure White Bandanna
Accessory/Spirit Source
Accessory/Synchronize Gear
Accessory/Mutation Gear
Accessory/Adjustment Gear
Accessory/Police Glove

<After ??? to end>
Accessory/Pure White Bandanna
Accessory/Hadda Pendant
Accessory/Spirit Source
Accessory/Synchronize Gear
Accessory/Mutation Gear
Accessory/Adjustment Gear
Accessory/Ring of Admirer
Accessory/Master Earring
Accessory/Anotheright
Accessory/All-Round Earring
Accessory/Soliving Orb
Accessory/Police Glove

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B. Miracle Magazine
_______________________________________________________________________

If you chose special items, you can win :

<After spreading rumor to ???>
Item/Bead of Holiness
Item/Bead of Darkness
Item/Bead of Flame
Item/Bead of Torrent
Item/Bead of Hurricane
Item/Bead of Earthquake
Item/Seed of Escape
Item/Item Breeder
Item/Awaken
Item/Disguise Goods
Item/Medical Powder
Item/Yamatano Drink
Item/Gem Ring
Item/Damascus Steel
Item/4D Eraser

<After ??? to end>
Item/Bead of Holiness
Item/Bead of Darkness
Item/Bead of Flame
Item/Bead of Torrent
Item/Bead of Hurricane
Item/Bead of Earthquake
Item/Bead of Annihilation
Item/Seed of Escape
Item/Item Breeder
Item/Awaken
Item/Disguise Goods
Item/Medical Powder
Item/Yamatano Drink
Item/Gem Ring
Item/Beyondite
Item/Obsidian

If you chose Spell Cards, you can win :

<After spreading rumor to ???>
Spell/Maha Agionn
Spell/Maha Aques
Spell/Maha Garula
Spell/Maha Magnus
Spell/Freila
Spell/Gryva
Spell/Megidola
Spell/Estoma
Spell/Bersac
Spell/Raku Kaja
Spell/Taru Kaja
Spell/Mafui
Spell/Recarm
Spell/Media

_______________________________________________________________________

C. Fantasy World Magazine
_______________________________________________________________________

If you chose weapons, you can win :

<After spreading the rumor to ???>
Gun/Future War
Gun/Give and Break
Fist/Life Force
Fist/Viper
Finger Shot/Greedy

If you chose accessories, you can win :

<After spreading the rumor to ???>
Accessory/Pure White Bandanna
Accessory/Spirit Source
Accessory/Synchronize Gear
Accessory/Mutation Gear
Accessory/Adjustment Gear
Accessory/Police Glove

<After ??? to end>
Accessory/Pure White Bandanna
Accessory/Hadda Pendant
Accessory/Spirit Source
Accessory/Synchronize Gear
Accessory/Mutation Gear
Accessory/Adjustment Gear
Accessory/Ring of Admirer
Accessory/Master Earring
Accessory/Anotheright
Accessory/All-Round Earring
Accessory/Soliving Orb
Accessory/Police Glove

If you chose Spell Cards, you can win :

<After spreading rumor to ???>
Spell/Maha Agionn
Spell/Maha Aques
Spell/Maha Garula
Spell/Maha Magnus
Spell/Freila
Spell/Gryva
Spell/Megidola
Spell/Estoma
Spell/Bersac
Spell/Raku Kaja
Spell/Taru Kaja
Spell/Mafui
Spell/Recarm
Spell/Media

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V. Other Points of Interest

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A. Lucky Cat
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Another point of interest in Kuzunoha is the Lucky Cat statue. 
Basically, if you give the statue 100,000 yen, the door in the back of
the office will open and you will meet Demon Rumormonger Nekomata who
has four rumors for you. She asks you for 1,000 yen each time, but
Tatsuya says at one point in the office that on the "Other Side" 
(Innocent Sin) the statue only asked for 100 yen. Greedy little... 
Anyway, I've heard that if you used an Innocent Sin save file to start 
your Eternal Punishment game, the money you had accumulated in the 
Lucky Cat would transfer over. Obviously, this can only be done with
the Japanese version of the game.
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B. Sliding Bookshelf
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The final extra packed into this single office is that after the Sky
Museum dungeon, the glass door to the bookshelf behind Chief Todoroki
will slide over and reveal the Item/Sumaru Magazine. If you go to
the Item menu and select it, it will give you a rumor concerning a
Secret CD at the Seedy CD (and the magazine will disappear from your
inventory).

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VI. Conclusion

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A. Unresolved Issues
_______________________________________________________________________

1. Need to fill in missing info in rumors (Kuzunoha and demon).
2. Need to get item lists for Magazine Prizes.

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B. Version History
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===Version 1.2======================
05/10/01
Basic update. Added a lot more demon rumors, prices and availability.
Changed the "Lucky Cat" section into an "Other Points of Interest"
section.

===Version 1.1======================
04/03/01
Filled in up to after the Sky Museum and arranged up to that point 
chronologically. Added sweepstakes prizes. Minor formatting changes. 
Added Demon Rumor section. Added Credits section.

===Version 1.0======================
03/07/01
Bulk of the guide is in place. Still need to get availability times
for most rumors, cost of rumors, specifics on a few rumors, and need
to fill in the rest of the prizes for the Magazines. Demon rumors
are largely incomplete.

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C. Credits
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Many thanks to Atlus and R&D 1 for developing and releasing 
Persona 2 : Eternal Punishment in the States. Now give us Innocent Sin
and more MegaTen! <Not bloody likely...>

Thanks to Sasoriza for pointing out what the demon rumors in the Sky
Museum mean.

Thanks to GameFAQs for hosting my guides and to the Persona 2 : EP
board (where I am Hyral7).
<www.gamefaqs.com>

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D. Disclaimer
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Persona is a registered trademark of Atlus. 
Copyright 1996, 1999, 2000 Atlus.

This document is under copyright protection. If you wish to post this
document on a site, you must first obtain my express permission. This 
document may not be altered in anyway - it must remain in .txt format.

Contact : st.blasphemer@dragonlance.zzn.com 
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Copyright Hyral 2001.

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