King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder (1990 Video Game)

Richard Aronson: Cedric the Owl

Quotes 

• Cedric the Owl : Graham, watch out - a poisonous snake!

• King Graham : [after King Graham finds that his castle vanished]  My castle! What has happened?

  Cedric the Owl : [Cedirc the Owl swoops down on a tree branch]  Ooh I can tell you what happened?

  King Graham : What?

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh I know what happened to your castle. I saw it all, yes I did.

  King Graham : You did? Well then, what happened?

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh, it was the powerful and evil wizard Mordack who did it. Ooh I just happened to be visiting with an old friend, when I saw him materialize out of thin air. Thank goodness he didn't noticed me.

  King Graham : Well don't stop now, go on.

  Cedric the Owl : He conjured up a terrible whirlwind that swirls faster and faster around the castle, with another incantation Mordack then caused the wind to draw the castle up into the sky and out of sight. Ooh it was something to see alright.

  King Graham : Why! Why would this wizard Mordack want my castle? What could he have against me and my family?

  Cedric the Owl : That I don't know. Ooh I only know that it was Mordack who took your castle and your family. Well perhaps I can help you, my employer also happens to be a wizard. Which is why I recognized Mordack. Ooh unlike Mordack though, my employer is a very good wizard. His name is Crispin Author but we all call him Crispin for short. The only problem is you see... Whoop, whoa!

  [Cedric loses his balance and falls off the tree branch to the ground. He then flies right back up on the tree branch] 

  Cedric the Owl : Ahem, Anyway, where was I? Oh yes. The only problem is that Crispin is getting on in years. And tends to be a bit forgetful.

  King Graham : I don't know. This doesn't sound as if it would work.

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh Sure it would, Crispin is a very qualified wizard, one of the best, he just gets a little forgetful now and again that's all. Now where is it, ooh I know I've brought it with me, Ah ha! Here it is.

  [Cedric the Owl searches his vest and pulls out a pouch] 

  King Graham : What is that?

  Cedric the Owl : Well, it is my opinion that you don't stand a chance against the likes of Mordack. Ooh, excuse me for saying your majesty. But you don't have a choice. You must come with me. I'm sure Crispin can help you.

  [Cedric flies and hovers over King Grahams head and dumps the fairy dust from the pouch on his head and drops the bag] 

  King Graham : What is that stuff?

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh just some old leftover fairy dust I've been carrying around. Ooh it will help you to fly. You can follow me to the land of Serenia where Crispin and I live. It's much too far to walk you know. Ooh I think the fairy dust is still good.

  [Cedric flies up and King Graham's body hovers up] 

  Cedric the Owl : Come on, up here! Follow me!

  [King Graham flies after Cedric in the sky] 

• Crispin : The society of wizards has always taken a dim view of Mordack and his abuse of his power. Why, he's even been put on suspension a few times. It never seems to do any good though.

  King Graham : Crispin. Why would Mordack want to take my family or castle? What did we ever do to him?

  Crispin : I'm afraid I don't know the answer to that. Mordack is a very unpredictable wizard. I've never understood that evil mind of his.

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh, I thought perhaps you could help his majesty Crispin. That's why I've brought him here.

  Crispin : Well, let me see now, I used to be a very powerful wizard at one time you know. But I've gotten a little rusty lately.

  Cedric the Owl : Oh ho ho! A little rusty?

  Crispin : That's quite enough from you Cedric!

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh yes sir Crispin, sir.

  Crispin : I don't know what I have, that would be of much use to you. Most of my wizard stuff is pretty old and worn out. But let's see what I can find.

  [Crispin stands up from his chair and walks over to his chest drawer and opens the chest and searches the chest] 

  Crispin : No. That won't do. That's all used up. Hmm, it might work, here, eat this.

  [Crispin gives Graham a piece of snake] 

  King Graham : What is that?

  Crispin : That's an old piece of magical white snake I had leftover from last year. With it you'll be able to communicate with the natural animal world. You could find that quite helpful.

  [Crispin waves his magic wand which sparkles. And gives it to Graham] 

  Crispin : Here's my old wand. I don't even know if it works anymore. Most of its power may be gone. You should know that wands are like pets. They've got to get to know you before they'll work for you. Just treat it with care and respect and hopefully it will do something for you. You'd better get going my boy. No telling what that confounded Mordack could be up to. You go with him Cedric, show him the way.

  Cedric the Owl : Who me?

  Crispin : Yes you. Don't be such a coward. Now go on, you'd better get started.

  King Graham : Thank you sir. I appreciate all you've done for me.

  [Cedric flies out the front door and Graham stands up from his chair and walks out of the house] 

• Cedric the Owl : [after King Graham lands in the pond]  Ooh, it looks like the fairy dust just wore off.

  Crispin : [Crispin opens the front door and walks outside]  Cedric, where have you been? I've been calling for you.

  Crispin : Well, well, what have we here?

  [Crispin notices King Graham in the pond and walks over to him] 

  Crispin : A bit clumsy are you? Well, come on in the house and dry off. No sense sitting around like a wet dog.

  [King Graham stands up and walks out of the pond] 

  Crispin : Cedric, go into the house and pour each of us a nice hot cup of tea.

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh, Aye Crispin.

  [Cedric flies into the house and Crispin and Graham walk inside the house] 

• Cedric the Owl : There it is! Down here! Come on!

  King Graham : Okay! Here I come!

  [Graham falls down into the pond at Crispin's house] 

• Cedric the Owl : [as King Graham walks into the dark woods]  Ooh no. Ooh I'm not going in there! Can't you read the sign?

  King Graham : Come on Cedric, there might be something important in here.

  Cedric the Owl : Go if you want to, I'll wait here!

• Cedric the Owl : Ooh I suggest we visit the town first. How about it your majesty?

  King Graham : Please don't call me your majesty Cedric. It's much too formal. I'd like it if you just call me Graham.

  Cedric the Owl : Ooh I'd be delighted to Graham. Anyway, what was I talking about? Oh yes, the town, you might be able to find some supplies there. It's just over a little hill to the south not too far.

  King Graham : We'll then, let's be on our way Cedric.

• Cedric the Owl : If you're going into town. I'll just wait for you here. I had a nasty running with the big dog one, and I feel much safer out here.

• Cedric the Owl : Ooh, I'll wait for you out here. I don't like that place.

• Cedric the Owl : Ooh there's nothing but a hot dry desert to the west. Most people avoid it because there are bandits out there. If you insist on going I'll wait for you here.

• Cedric the Owl : Ooh, what a sad song she plays. Let's try cheer her up

  Singing Willow Tree : [singing]  How will I find this heart of mine, Taken from me for some time? Here I stand near my pool of tears. Here I'll stay throughout thy years.

• Cedric the Owl : [after Graham moves the boulder and climbs out of the hole]  Ooh! I'm glad to see you're okay! I was beginning to worry.

  King Graham : You were right not to want to venture in that dark forest Cedric. I thought I'd never get out of there alive.