Tomas — Harbour Master¶
Part of NPC Character Roster and Rewards · Harbour
npc_id: harbour_master_tomas
home_location: Harbour Master Station
primary_role: Map NPC + Progression Organizer
personality: Formal but kind, organized, protective
primary_verbs: [chart, restore, reveal, connect]
first_activity: Multiple Words or Spelling
first_reward: Map system introduced / route records restored
long_term_value: Destination tracking, map memories, route-based jobs
Story function¶
Guardian of routes and records. Introduced after child has helped elsewhere — respect feels earned. Map as memory system, not level-select grid.
Opening: "You helped the harbour, the lighthouse, and Whale Bay. Then you are ready to see this. Our old map has forgotten some names. Will you help me restore them?"
Repeatable jobs¶
| Job ID | Problem | Verb | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
harbour_restore_place_names |
Faded names | Chart/Write | Spelling |
harbour_connect_routes |
Broken routes | Connect | Multiple Words |
harbour_read_ship_log |
Log needs reading | Read | Reading |
harbour_sort_records |
Mixed records | Sort | Single Word |
harbour_grandpa_route |
Grandpa mark unclear | Reveal | Reading, Multiple Words |
Deterministic rewards¶
Map access · new route record · Grandpa clue #2 · harbour seal (identity/home)
Optional drops¶
Framed Map Scrap (7%) · Harbour Seal Stamp (5%) · Brass Route Pin (10%) · Old Compass Card (3%)