Cairn is a mechanical apprentice living in Silvie's Mine.
Background[]
Cairn was brought up in an orphanage that once took them to see a ballet performance. Ever since then, they've loved dancing.
Cairn was in an accident about a year prior to meeting the world-hopper, and almost lost their life. A professor, of which they are an apprentice, saved them by making them partly mechanical.
Dance has helped clear Cairn's head and acts a coping mechanism for them after their accident. They also mention a love for music, stemming from a lady at the orphanage who used to play piano.
Personality[]
Cairn is very timid and shy, but incredibly knowledgeable and inquisitive.
Relationships[]
Cairn and Nigel are friends. Nigel looks up to them as a strong warrior, even though Cairn denies the title.
Chance Machine[]
Some of the items that Cairn wears can be found in their Chance Machine, "Cairn's Mechanized Laboratory," along with an assortment of other items.
One spin costs 500 
. Every 5,000 potatoes spent in this shop will let you pick 1 item for free from the pool of bonus prizes.
Here are full previews of Cairn's clothing sets:
Affection Milestones[]
Cairn will send you letters after reaching certain Affection milestones.
| Milestone | Rewards | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 300 Affection |
|
The Professor said that I should properly thank people who help me in my research, so I’m sending you this letter. Thank you. I’m not sure if this will be helpful for you, but I hope it goes to good use. Sincerely, Cairn |
| 500 Affection |
Hello World-hopper, Do you ever feel like, you can only be yourself when you're alone? Never mind, forget I said that. In any case, if you'd like, you can stop by. You don't have to of course, I understand if you don't want to go out of your way. Sincerely, Cairn P.S. You really don't have to go out of your way! | |
| 800 Affection |
Hello World-hopper, I feel like I just saw you the other day, but I was feeling grateful for all your help lately, so I thought I’d send you something. I’m sorry if that’s weird. If you don’t need any of this stuff, you can re-gift it to someone else. I won’t mind. I hope you’re doing well. I know people always say that, but I mean it. Let me know if I can help you with anything. Sincerely, Cairn | |
| 1,100 Affection |
Hello, I bought some new stationery to write you this letter. It’s not anything special, I just ran out of my old letter writing paper. Actually, you’re the first person I’ve written this many letters to who wasn’t one of the Professor’s colleagues. And it’s different from the Professor’s colleagues because we’re friends. At least, I think we’re friends. It would be awkward if you didn’t feel the same way, so I hope you do. Anyway. I hope you’re doing well. Come say hi if you’re bored. Sincerely, Cairn | |
| 1,500 Affection |
|
Dear friend, I found this strange gem in my corner of the workshop today. For some reason it reminded me of you. Just to be safe, I put it through some pressure tests and ran electricity through it. I don’t think it’s harmful. I also don’t think it has any scientific applications, so you can have it. You do so much for me, and I only have these small gifts to give you in return. It doesn’t feel like enough. The Professor says it’s normal for friends to help each other, but that kind of feels like an excuse. Maybe when I’m older and stronger, I’ll be able to do more for you too. Sorry for writing so much. I hope you’re doing well. Sincerely, Cairn |
| Player Birthday (300 Affection) |
Happy birthday and congratulations on getting older. Do you feel stronger and smarter not? I-it's not much, but you can have this. Sincerely, Cairn |
| Milestone | Rewards | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| -400 Affection |
Hello world-hopper, Please leave me alone!!! Was that too many exclamation marks? I think that was too many. | |
| -900 Affection |
Hello world-hopper, Maybe I didn't use enough exclamation marks in my last letter since you still pop up and scare me all the time. Cairn (I forgot to sign last time...) | |
| -1,500 Affection |
Hellow world-hopper, Nigel says I need to be direct in making my needs known, but then I told him about all the exclamation marks, and then he told me I should confront you directly, but every time I get too anxious at the last minute, and letters are probably better because the words are written down, but maybe letters are too indirect? Nigel offered to talk to you himself but that's even more indirect! Maybe I should start over with this letter... Cairn |
Daily Quests[]
A total of three daily quests, also called errands, can be completed for Cairn each day. The order and kind of quests are randomized. For more information see Daily Quests: Silvie's Mine.
| Daily Quests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Task | Options | Rewards |
| Complete either one Daily Bonus Task, one Daily Errand Quest, or complete one Trades Market transaction. | Complete one of the tasks. | 1500
|
| Solve two riddles in Adventuring. |  -7
| |
| Play Silvie's Artifacts twice. | Play Silvie's Artifacts twice. | 1500
|
| Give them 500 potatoes. | -7
| |
| Equip a totem to a pet. | Equip a totem to a pet. | 1500
|
| Feed a pet twice. | -7
| |
| Give Cairn a reflective item. | Give them a reflective item. | 1500
|
| Give them a food item. | -7
| |
Chit Chat[]
Chit-chatting with a NPC will give you a maximum of +1 
per day. They will repeat the same sentences over and over but it’s a nice way of getting to know a bit more about Dappervolk and its inhabitants.
Low Affection:
- "W-What are you looking at? Is there s-something on my chassis?"
- "Ahh! Y-You startled me..."
- "The Professor is v-very private, so we don’t allow visitors at our workshop."
- "Being m-made of metal has its benefits… but it’s rough in the summer. A-And winter."
High Affection:
- "H-Hello again. I was just thinking about you."
- "You don’t have to worry about me, I’m doing fine. P-Promise."
- "I found a nice record the other day. Would… Would you w-want to listen to it together?"
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| NPCs by Town | |
|---|---|
| Louise Hill | |
| Three's Forest | |
| The Red Tower | |
| Silvie's Mine |
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| Aviar Cove | |
| Vaer Reef | |
| Peddler's Port | |
| The Frog Pond | |
| Event Towns | |