A Tale of Little Ants Building a Castle · Cozite Family
An ant castle built in step
Cozite · Bailite
Introduction by MOANIIMO · not game text
Cozite piles up soil to make its shell and builds the ant castle in rhythm with its fellows. In the ant castle, apprentices wander every corner looking for ideas to decorate it. Far away, in the lobby of the Polaris Institute, the Cozites are once again staring only toward Idyll.
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I can’t believe tiny Cozites can build such huge homes. Their hometown must mean so much to them. This photo will definitely remind them of it!
Contents of this story
From here the story is told in the game's own words. The source (dex, dialogue or quest) is shown under each quote.
CHAPTER 01
Power of Homesickness
MOANIIMO noteIn the journey “Power of Homesickness,” the Cozites in the lobby of Polaris Institute long for their home.
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Prof. Bohr, why do the Cozites in the hall keep staring at Idyll?
I’ve been observing them for a while too. I think they’re looking at their home, Sandcastle Hill.
Aniimo get homesick too. If this goes on, it won’t be good for them. If we can’t ease it, we’ll have to send them home—and our Cozite research won’t be able to continue...
When you’re exploring Idyll, if you see Sandcastle Hill, take a photo and bring it back for them. That should help them feel better.
I can’t believe tiny Cozites can build such huge homes. Their hometown must mean so much to them. This photo will definitely remind them of it!
Open the rest of this chapterSpoilers · includes the quest ending
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Prof. Bohr, come quick! I showed the photo to the Cozite like you said, and then it suddenly evolved... Why did that happen?
Hmm... I think the photo moved it deeply, and that powerful emotional surge triggered its evolution. We’ve seen precedents for this in previous research.
CHAPTER 02
The Mushroom Lighthouse of the Ant Castle
MOANIIMO noteThe capable Bailite of the ant castle sent the Cozite apprentices all around the castle to find ways to decorate it.
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Ant wanted to renovate the magnificent castle, so Ant sent the three Cozite brothers to gather inspiration, but why haven't they returned yet!
Waah... I was helping Master look for decorating inspiration. I thought if I climbed a little higher, I might find a good spot...
I’m doomed... Master Bailite must think I’m the most useless apprentice ant ever...
So that’s why it needs power—I get it now! Glowing decorations are sure to stand out and look beautiful!
All set! The crack has been patched up with my mud ball, and it looks so much better now~ Keeping the castle neat and tidy is every Cozite’s responsibility!
I have an idea! Let’s build a sparkling Mushroom Lighthouse right on top of the castle!
And its soft light sways in the night, like it’s guiding lost ants home!
Pretty by day, sparkling bright by night—one look from afar, and you’ll recognize our grand castle!
CHAPTER 03
Adventurous Cozite
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Hey there! A fellow adventurer, I see! I’ve been dying to see the top of that castle. Wanna come with?
Look, there’s a crimson Wisptis up ahead. It’s always looking for someone to spar with. I’ve heard stories about it before!
And wouldn’t you know it, I ran into it last night while it was tempering its scythes, you know, sharpening its claws. It said it lost to another Cozite and wanted a rematch, then it saw me!
My adventures are just too dangerous and bumpy for carrying an egg. So, is there any chance that you can take care of it?
Adventure is the best! I hereby declare this expedition a complete success! And the best part of the whole journey was meeting you—my very, very best friend!
