Lixuli
Terrarian
Overview
The Graveyard Biome is a spooky new minibiome added recently in 1.4.01. To fit its eerie ambience, all NPCs were given a new line of dialogue to comment on this new minibiome when in its pallid and death-filled perimeter. But I think, why stop there? Why not give NPCs dialogue for all major biomes?
The recent 1.4 update added Pylons and the Town Biome, incentivizing Terrarians to make towns across the world of Terraria. An Underground Biome for a cavern enclave, an Ocean Biome for a beach port, a Snow Pylon for a chilly village, a Jungle Pylon for a rainforest outpost... many of us went to hard work on making towns suited to places across the vibrant and eclectic world of Terraria, and created villages for our NPCs tailored to these locations around the world.
And yet, it still feels a bit hollow. We spent so much work on making wild and wonderful towns and outposts for these NPCs, and yet for the most part their new locales seem to have gone unnoticed, making these towns feel a bit empty and lifeless.
So, I suggest to improve immersion and make NPCs feel more alive, they all are given lines tailored for each major biome. In doing so, we make our towns feel more alive as well. Lets have their dialogue adapt to their new towns and surroundings!
The Graveyard Biome is a spooky new minibiome added recently in 1.4.01. To fit its eerie ambience, all NPCs were given a new line of dialogue to comment on this new minibiome when in its pallid and death-filled perimeter. But I think, why stop there? Why not give NPCs dialogue for all major biomes?
The recent 1.4 update added Pylons and the Town Biome, incentivizing Terrarians to make towns across the world of Terraria. An Underground Biome for a cavern enclave, an Ocean Biome for a beach port, a Snow Pylon for a chilly village, a Jungle Pylon for a rainforest outpost... many of us went to hard work on making towns suited to places across the vibrant and eclectic world of Terraria, and created villages for our NPCs tailored to these locations around the world.
And yet, it still feels a bit hollow. We spent so much work on making wild and wonderful towns and outposts for these NPCs, and yet for the most part their new locales seem to have gone unnoticed, making these towns feel a bit empty and lifeless.
So, I suggest to improve immersion and make NPCs feel more alive, they all are given lines tailored for each major biome. In doing so, we make our towns feel more alive as well. Lets have their dialogue adapt to their new towns and surroundings!
Changelog
- Dialogue is added for all NPCs for when they are in the following biomes: The Purity, Underground/Cavern, Jungle/Underground Jungle, Snow/Ice, Desert/Underground Desert, Beach/Underground Beach, Space, Dungeon, Underworld, the Hallow/Underground Hallow, and the Glowing Mushroom Biome. All NPCs have at least 2 lines of dialogue for each major biome, like the 2 lines for the Graveyard, with all pre-Hardmode NPCs have 1 extra line for when in a Hardmode world. For the Corruption/Underground Corruption and Crimson/Underground Crimson, 1 of the 2 base lines of dialogue applies to both areas.
- The Guide now has 4 lines of advice as well for these locations, giving Terrarians tips on how to use the biome to their advantage. The first 2 lines are exclusive to pre-Hardmode, and the other 2 are exclusive to Hardmode itself.
- Hardmode Dialogue for most lines is only added for the Dungeon Biome after Plantera has been defeated.
Dialogue Examples
Pre-Hardmode NPCs
Angler: "The fish in these forests are kinda boring, but there's a ton to catch! I'll trade you 10 bass for that thing of yours!"
Dryad: "The Purity is called so because it is the purest state of Terraria. A place of great beauty and tranquility, magic and wonder...but it is fragile. You must get stronger so that you can protect [world name], and so protect Terraria itself!"
Golfer
"Nothing beats the smell of fresh grass in the morning!"
"I think this lawn could use a good clipping!"
Nurse
"Hmm...I'd like to run some tests on you, if I'm going to be your nurse."
"I'd sign you up to be an organ donor but I think you've donated enough organs to the fauna around here."
Hardmode
"Is it just me or does your heartbeat sound a bit different today...? A moment if you please, I'd like to run some tests...actually, this may take awhile..."
Party Girl
"This forest is so pretty at night! Tomorrow, let's make a big campfire, and sing songs and roast sweets around it!"
"The flowers in this forest are so pretty! Lets hold a spring prom in these meadows! Maybe I'll ask you to dance with me, [Player name]!"
Hardmode Only
"By the way, what do you think would be your perfect birthday party? No wait, don't tell me, I'll figure it out! But, for the invites...do you have any parents? You know, someone you'd want to invite?"
Stylist
"Want a woodsy look? Some braids would suit you nicely!"
Tavernkeep
"Seems grapes grow nicely in these parts. Care for a glass of wine? What, you think it looks like blood? Blood Moons in this world sure are weird, aren't they..."
Witch Doctor
“My dark magic strives for the magic of complexity, and grows small in the light of overwhelming purity."
Zoologist
"Don't eat the bunny...don't eat the bunny...don't eat the bunny...nope, nope, nope, no bunnies for you, [Zoologist name], bunnies are our friends!"
"I like totally love this place, the grass is sooooo soft!"
Zoologist (Transformed)
"Trees...good. Me...good."
Hardmode NPCsCyborg
"Analysis of surroundings complete. Verdict: Calm."
Wizard
"The magical energies in this place are extremely balanced! This is a wonderful place for magical experimentation, don't you think?"
Tax Collector
"You want to go WHERE? Shout louder, I can't hear you from up in these trees!"
Reference to Zacchaeus the chief tax collector climbing a sycamore tree to watch Jesus from below in the book of Luke, specifically, Luke 19:5, where Jesus asks to go to his house.
Pre-Hardmode NPCs
Angler: "Haha, want to see this weird creature I found in the underground lake over there? I don't think anyone has ever seen it before in the entire history of [world name]! ...What do I want to name it? Well, after myself, of course! Maybe if you beg I'll let you admire it."
Clothier: "I found some fascinating fabrics in a chest not too far from here. They're a bit dusty, but I think they could still be put to good use."
Demolitionist: "Be careful when lighting explosives in these parts. Dwarves may have a natural feel for cavern tectonics, but one stray explosion of yours and you'll find yourself in a cave-in!"
Golfer
"I'm practicing hitting golf balls off these cavern walls. Want to see?"
"If you're having difficulty finding where to place your tee when golfing underground, try looking for some moss. The thicker, the better."
Hardmode Only
"This weird glowy light helped light my fairway earlier, but then it started to talk to me! Just what are those things!?"
Nurse
"So, this is where you spend most of your time? I thought I came here to be a nurse, not a medic!"
"At least try to stay alive down here. Do you seriously need to check every cave for treasure?"
Hardmode Only
"If you start to drown in that lava, I'm not fishing you out, you know. You brought this upon yourself."
Stylist
"Let me check your head for insect eggs...in a place like this, it's better to be safe than sorry."
Hardmode Only
"Let's give your hair a nice shower to clean out that smoke and dust! With water, of course, why do you ask?"
Tavernkeep:
"I'm no stranger to dealing with bar brawls, but I'd prefer it if you squeezed the blood out of your clothing before coming into in my tavern down here."
"Want a drink on the rocks? I've got you covered."
Hardmode Only
"I hear there's a pool of magic rainbow water 'round these parts. As a mixologist like myself, I can't help but be curious about it. What say you find it and bring back a bottle for me?"
Party Girl
"This place is so dark and dreary... I want to rock on, but it's too freaky down here!"
"I may like underground music artists, but that doesn't mean I like the literal underground!"
Witch Doctor: “Rocks upon rocks leave the mortal spirit aching for the sunlight.”
Zoologist: "There's so many totally cool but totally dangerous monsters down here! I want to learn about them all! Wait up for me, weird cave creature!"
Hardmode NPCsPirate: "Look at all these lovely gemstones, all lyin' by thar lonesome! Why, it's enough to make a grown pirate capn' like me cry!"
Princess
"Our kingdom has immense natural beauty and wealth, both above and below! I wonder what other cool things lie underneath our soil?"
"There's a lot of abandoned buildings and mineshafts down here. I wonder whatever they were built for, and why their builders left?"
Santa Claus: “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see...like that monster over there!"
Reference to a quote by the Conductor from The Polar Express (2004)
Wizard
"There's a legendary place called the "Aether" held in secret among the mages of this land. Some call it the 'blood' of this world, others the divine drink, the fairy falls, and the magic elixir! ...Have I been there? Well, a good magician never tells their secrets!"
"Got any extra crystals on you? I'm brushing up on my geomancy. If you had any emeralds I could use, I'd be even more grateful!"
GuideAdvice (Pre-Hardmode)
"The Caverns might make for a good shelter from the dangers on the surface, but it becomes more dangerous the deeper you go down. Make sure to upgrade your armor, tools, and weapons using the materials around you as you travel further and further into the depths of this world!"
"If you're having difficulty exploring these caverns, then try drinking potions! Light Potions can illuminate your path, Miner Potions will make ores and gems shimmer even in complete darkness, Featherfall Potions can help with deadly drops, and Hunter Potions can keep you safe by making foes glow and glitter!"
Advice (Hardmode)
"Was that a chest I just saw hopping around these caves? I wonder what's inside!"
Pre-Hardmode NPCs
Angler: "Whoa, did you just see that!? That fish just jumped up and ate a giant hornet! ...watch and learn, minion, as I reel that thing in and add it to my collection!"
Clothier
"[Player's name]. Always knew you'd come walking back through my door."
Reference to Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
"At night they fly, you better run. These winged things are not much fun."
Quote from Jumanji (1995)
Nurse
"Let's get you up to date on your vaccinations, [Player name]. Hold still, this will hurt!"
"Let's test you for allergies, [Player name]. I just need some bloodwork done, don't move!"
Hardmode
"That's nice that the honey worked for you, but I stick to scientifically-proven medical treatments. If you want natural medicine, then I think you're more than capable of making it yourself."
Party Girl
"If I held a potluck, what do you think you would bring? Hmm, maybe I should help you choose!"
"I wanted to hold a pool party in these warm waters, but the guests were bitten by piranhas when they got into their floaties!"
Stylist
"All this humidity is making my hair frizz! If you want your hair straightened today, you'll need to wait your turn."
"What did you even PUT in your hair!? I can't even tell if that's honey, slime, both, or something else entirely!"
Tavernkeep:
"Now, what kind of cocktail are you thinkin' of today? I've got pina coladas, martinis, tequila, mai tais, margaritas, mojitos...oh, and ya want that served in a saucer or a fruit?"
"Want some honey with that drink? You wouldn't believe how much honey there is round here! ...On second thought, I think you would."
Hardmode Only
"Some Lizardhs came into my tavern yesterday, but they broke into a fight from the mere taste of vinegar and lemon! Seems they hate the stuff. If that voodoo guy wasn't here to cool 'em down, I don't know what would've happened!"
Witch Doctor
"The streams of life flow strong amidst the shaded woods of the Jungle."
Zoologist
"Whoa, the jungle has so many totally rad animals! They're totally terrifying too, though..."
"Dude, I think I just saw that piranha eat that fish and then get eaten by that fish over there."
Zoologist (Transformed)
Hardmode Only
"Sniff, snifff...trees GOOD...very strong. Turtles BAD...very strong too. Shell too thick to bite."
Hardmode NPCsCyborg: "The abundance of bees here is fascinating. Perhaps they have no natural predators? Logging into system 32c..."
Truffle: "Mushrooms thrive in the Jungle's mud, I like it here!"
Wizard
"Monster materials are an essential component for making magical creations, surely of all people you'd understand! Yes, see, I knew you'd get me!"
"Dryads are powerful, but just between you and me, they're too traditionalistic. Even the ancient coven of the Dungeon has adapted and changed over these many years!"
GuideAdvice (Pre-Hardmode)
"Try using the honey in the beehives to your advantage when fighting in the Underground Jungle! Standing in it will slow you down, but it will also heal you as well, and it can even be bottled to be used as a potion for later."
"If you find yourself getting too sick to travel the Jungle's underground from the poisonous monsters, try looking for a Bezoar, a rare Jungle remedy that will prevent getting poisoned!"
Advice (Hardmode)
"If you're having trouble navigating around the underground jungle, try using a hammer on the corners of the blocks you want to travel around to make a 'Hoik,' a staircase-like construction that can help you move extra-fast!"
Pre-Hardmode NPCs
Angler
"The water here is so cold, I was able to catch a fish with my bare hands just by cutting it out of the ice!"
"I can't catch anything today at all! Hey, wanna play some ice hockey out there, [player name]? I'm in the mood to beat someone up!"
Hardmode Only
"Brrr... Ice f-fishing is f-fun, b-but that pigron I caught was s-so heavy I f-fell right in!"
Arms Dealer
"I'm thinking of going hunting for wolves. I've been hearing howls every night this week, and I think I finally tracked them down!"
Hardmode Only
"Thanks kid, for dealing with the monsters around here! You really saved my bacon."
Clothier
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."
Quote from The Polar Express (2004)
"Strange, isn't it? Each one's life touches so many other lives. When they ain't around they leave an awful hole, don't they?"
Reference to It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Dryad: "Why does everyone keep asking if I'm cold? I'm a Dryad, Dryads don't get cold!"
Nurse
"Do you have any wounds or bruises? If so, I've got some ice for that."
"Well, don't stand over there in the cold, come over here! Let me check you for hypothermia as well."
Golfer: "Hey, have you seen any golf balls around here? They keep blending in with the thick snow!"
Party Girl
"I'm hosting a winter formal this week! What are you planning to wear to the dance, [Player name]?"
"There's nothing like a party to warm your spirits!"
Stylist
"Want a longer hairstyle to keep you warm in this cold? I have a few magic tricks up my sleeve too, you know!"
"That's quite the hat hair you've going up there."
Tavernkeep: "Fancy a lager to warm you right up?"
Witch Doctor:
"Greet...ing...zz...zzzz..."
“Freezing is...a horrible way to...go, yet, th-through the f-freezing...one must...go...di-did I already s-say that...?"
Zoologist
"The snow's making my hair totally puff right back up! Should I just cut it short and just go with it, or maybe tie it back into braids or maybe cornrows? It like, does this every time it gets super cold!"
"I tried researching animal hibernation and burrowing patterns yesterday, but OMG, I got like, stuck, with my face stuck in the snow and everything."
Hardmode Only
"I'm a werefox, not a werewolf! And I don't howl at the moon either! Why does everyone like keep mixing them up, foxes and wolves look sooo different!"
Zoologist (Transformed)
"SOFT FLUFFY THINGS ON FUR. COLD."
Hardmode NPCsCyborg: "Who has activated light mode? My optical sensors do not seem to be functioning."
Princess: "The snow up here glitters like dazzling crystals! This looks like the perfect place for a snowball fight!"
Santa Claus: "I wanna wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow!"
Quote from White Christmas (1954)
Tax Collector
"Those yuletide-loving, sickly-sweet, nog-sucking cheer mongers! I really don't like 'em. No, I don't."
Quote by the Grinch from How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Truffle: "I don't care what they say, I'm not putting on clothes."
Wizard
"Beware! Keep your voice down while I'm performing spells, or I'll cast this place into an eternal winter, marred by frost and snow! Hmm, you don't seem all that concerned to me..."
Reference to Jadis the White Witch from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, along with other wintery wizards. It also references the fact that the Snow Biome never melts.
"Sorry, be with you in a moment! Why don't you have some candy while you wait? I've got some in the box over there."
Reference to Jadis the White Witch's box of turkish delights from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Pre-Hardmode NPCs
Angler
"It's too sandy and hot around here! I thought I saw a cool pond a few hours ago in the dunes over there, but it was just a mirage!"
Clothier
"Hope clouds observation."
Quote from Dune
"Try looking into that place where you dare not look! You'll find me there, staring out at you!”
Quote from Dune
Golfer: "I don't like sand. It's rough and course and irritating, and it gets everywhere."
Reference to Anakin's infamous line regarding sand from Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)
Nurse
"Out of curiosity, how many cups of water have you drunk today? ...Yes, potions count too..."
"How many times do I need to tell you to not touch the cacti? Unless you want acupuncture, in which case I think you're succeeding."
Hardmode Only
"If you start to see strange visions or hear strange voices in this heat, come see me and I'll straighten you out."
Party Girl
"No one but sand around for miles! I'm thinking that this is the perfect place to hold a massive music festival!"
Reference to the Coachella music festival, one of the largest, most famous, and most profitable music festivals in the world. It is held yearly in California's Colorado Desert region.
"It's so hot here that the frosting on my party cakes are melting! Maybe I should stick to other party favors..."
Stylist
"It's pretty hot out there. Want me to tie your hair up?"
"As nice as thin eyebrows look, thicker brows are surprisingly handy for seeing in these sandstorms."
Tavernkeep: "You want this chilled? I've got some ice in storage underground, but it will be a bit extra with your drink."
Witch Doctor
"The crystalline sands of this desert soaks up solar energies day after day, making this place an excellent place for sunbathing...for charging up sun magic, of course!"
"The sands of time are flowing, [Player name], and Terraria doesn't have much more time to lose."
Hardmode NPCsCyborg: "Error. Sand in optics. Requesting leave of Biomename: Desert. Error! Cannot confirm visual signature of intended recipient."
Princess: "Beneath these sands, I think there may have once been a thriving desert empire long ago! I want to learn more about [world name]'s history, do you think you could ask [Guide name] some questions for me? He seems very knowledgeable!"
Tax Collector
"30 silver coins, that's all I got! Take it or leave it!"
Reference to Judas Iscariot of the New Testament, of which tax collectors where a frequently discussed occupation. Judas was given 30 shekels of silver for betraying Jesus, and so this also references Ebenezer Scrooge, who was very greedy with money and described by Charles 
ens as, "a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old sinner."
ens as, "a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old sinner.""Do my eyes deceive me, or is that a camel caravan I see? Finally, some wealthy company for once!"
References the biblical verse “Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Also references the wealth of merchants during the Silk Trade, and the wealth of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Tax Collector's original inspiration.
Wizard
"Remember that wherever your hearts are, there you will find your treasure. Especially if said treasure is a Crystal Heart!"
Reference to a quote from The Alchemist
"You have been a fabulous customer! Tell you what, you're the best customer in the whole world. Take care of yourself! Good night, Alice! Good night, Agrabah! Adios, amigo!"
Reference to a quote by The Genie from the Special Edition of Aladdin (1992)
GuideAdvice (Pre-Hardmode)
"Watch out for sand, slush, and silt! As blocks made of particles, they'll fall on top of you if you try to mine them from below!"
"Long ago, there existed a flourishing empire in these deserts. I wonder if any of their monuments still remain? If not, so many years have passed that there shouldn't be much left in them, and so much has changed since then that what is left wouldn't be useful for too long anyways, so don't worry about it!"
Advice (Hardmode)
"Sand is extremely useful in making glass, and you may find yourself running surprisingly low on it. Antlions have a unique ability to produce, digest, and shoot out sand, and can be used in a pinch as a renewable source of this highly useful block."
Pre-Hardmode NPCs
Angler
"The Ocean's the best! Should I try for a shark today, or maybe a deadly jellyfish? It's so hard to decide! What do you think, minion?"
Hardmode Only
"Hmm, I think there's something MEGA HUGE in these waters! I don't know what to use as bait though...this is so annoying! I've been trying to catch it for so long now, but nothing's working!"
Clothier
"What is an ocean but a multitude of drops?"
Quote from Cloud Atlas (2012)
"Nothing like a morning swim to keep your stripes fit and trim! Want some swimwear or beach attire?"
Reference to Winnie the Poo.
Demolitionist
"I think it's high time to try some fishing, dwarven-style! What's dwarven-style fishing? Why, fishing with bombs, of course!"
"You won't need a lighthouse to keep this beach alit!"
Hardmode Only
"Don't tell anyone else, but I'm secretly hoping pirates come 'round here so I can have a battle with 'em, cannon-to-cannon."
Goblin Tinkerer
"Oh no, I think I saw a Goblin Scout around here. Maybe if I talk to them long enough about boring subjects they'll leave."
"It's goblin military custom to invade by boat and then swim to shore. I don't miss almost drowning on every invasion..."
Hardmode Only
"Just what do these Goblin Scouts want, anyways? It's not like those goblins are going to beat you anytime soon!"
Nurse
"NO, I'm not going to be your lifeguard, or wear a swimsuit, so don't even ask."
"If you fake drowning on me, I'm throwing you back in."
Party Girl
"I'm holding a beach party later today! If you come, don't forget to bring a swimsuit! ...Well, I guess that works too."
"I'm going to lots of glowsticks for this next party! Hey, do you think you can help get some for me?"
Hardmode Only
"I'm holding a luau later! Just how low do you think you can go? Whoa, that's pretty low!"
Stylist
"Not all water is made equal. Make sure to use the proper shampoo to prevent saltwater from damaging your hair!"
"If your hair starts to turn green, come see me."
References the real life tendency for blonde hair to turn green after swimming in chlorinated pools, and is a topic of concern for real-life swimmers.
Tavernkeep: "Sorry kid, I'm fresh out of cocktail umbrellas at the moment. Care to do with a drink instead? Pull up a stool, and I'll hear what you're thinking."
Zoologist
"Like, didja know that coral's an animal? I know right, so cool! I'm gonna go catch some coral to study them in their natural habitat!"
"One moment, I need to squeeze the saltwater out of my tail! It like, sponges the water right up!"
Hardmode NPCsPirate
"Come closely, kid...you see that over there, in the distance? That's a pirate crew, that is! I wonder what they're up to, all the way out thar. Best keep a watch on these ones."
"They say this land holds immeasurable treasure, enough to make any pirate richer than their wildest imaginations! I suspect ye haven't seen the last of these pirate invasions, so keep yer eyes out and yer defenses up."
Santa Claus
"Ho ho ho, this place reminds of my Christmases down under! Fine beach folk, those fellows!"
"Who said Santa Claus doesn't like the Beach? I come to the Beach every July to go surfing and make sandmen!"
Tax Collector
“Life was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were all my business. The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water in the comprehensive ocean of my business!”
Reference to a quote by Marley from A Christmas Carol
"These blasted waves never stop! Will I ever get some shut-eye in this dismally loud environment?"
Wizard
"If a word can heal, a word can wound, if a hand can kill, a hand can cure.”
Quote from the witch from Tales from Earthsea
"There is no death for an otter, only life to the end.”
Quote from Tales from Earthsea
GuideAdvice (pre-hardmode)
"This land contains the core of this world, and is surrounded by an ocean as incredibly wide as it is deep. Terraria needs you here, [player name], and so you shouldn't swim too far!"
"I've heard rumors of magical locations found below the beaches of this world, places that glow bright with magic. Maybe you should go exploring the caverns below our feet and try to find them!"
Advice (Hardmode)
"Have you tried fishing during these Blood Moons? I think I saw something big bubbling beneath the waves over here the last time the Blood Moon rose..."
"The Shimmer is made from the creative energies of this world, and can transmute and transform not only inorganic objects, but living beings as well...wait, what's that expression on your face for...?"
Pre-Hardmode NPCs
Angler: "I've read that clouds are just made of squished water. I wonder if I can go fishing in them? I bet there's something cool in these clouds, and I want to catch it!"
Arms Dealer: "DO A FLIP!"
Clothier
"Ah, they're so remote, the stars. Cold and beautiful. Now I wonder... which is the one? The one we have to worry about?"
This is a quote from The Atomic Submarine.
"My mama reckons I'm gonna be a star. And stars don't fall from the sky."
This is a quote from La Bamba (1987)
Golfer
"Whoa, did you just see how far that shot went!? The gravity up here is so light, it's as if my golf balls had wings!"
"To be honest... I'm so stressed I'll miss the ground when golfing up here, the sweat's making it hard to hold my golf clubs!"
Hardmode Only
"Ugh, not again! That wyvern just ate another one of my golf balls!"
Nurse
"Make sure to take deep breaths if you start to feel light-headed up here. Breathe in, breathe out, in...out..."
"If you're feeling dizzy, use this bag."
Hardmode Only
"Hold still, you big flying chicken. It's hard enough to treat you as it is without all these feathers and wings in my face."
Demolitionist: "I can't think of a safer place than here to blow things up, but what to blow up? Hmm..."
Party Girl:
"WHAT DID YOU SAY!? Sorry, I couldn't hear you over my new DJ set!" OR "So THAT'S where my balloons ended up!"
"I wanna hold a bouncy party on these clouds! They're so squishy and soft!"
Hardmode Only
"Let's make this next party out of this world!"
Merchant: "Do you happen to see any aliens around? I'm in the mood to sell some overpriced goods to the tourists of Terraria."
Stylist
"Do want your hair puffed, or pouffed?"
"What happened to your hair!? What did you do, style it in a hurricane??"
Tavernkeep: "The stars up here don't look anything like the ones back at my home...I wonder if my buddies back home miss me..."
Witch Doctor
Hardmode Only
“Stars illuminate the sky, yet the darkness ever grows. The spirits of light fight a losing war against the hells of night, yet I have my faith that you may illuminate this darkening world with hope once more."
Zoologist (Transformed)
"When me jump, jump very high. Bites birds."
Hardmode NPCsCyborg: "I'M IN SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE"
Reference to the Space Core from Portal 2
Pirate
"I've heard of air pirates roamin' these parts, flyin' high up above the clouds in steam-propelled ships. I'm on the lookout for 'em, those fluttery blighters."
"These harpies are an annoying sort. Many a sailor has heard of the legends of these menacing bird women attacking ships from far above."
Princess
"Woah, it's like I can see the whole world up here! I'm so glad I finally left home..."
"From up here I can see this entire land...I really hope that I can be a good princess to my people! No, I will be a good princess!"
Santa Claus
"On Christmas Eve, me and my Christmas Elves rush across the world under these stars to deliver presents before the morning sunrise! From here it's like you're seeing the world from my sleigh!"
"Ring-a-ling! They say every time you hear a bell ring, it means that some angel's just got his wings! Ho ho ho!"
Reference to It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Tax Collector
“I don't know what to do! I'm as light as a feather, as happy as an angel! Just what was it you poured on me, that magical concoction of yours, you fly-by-night fool?"
Reference to a quote by Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol after discovering the meaning and joy of Christmas. Fly-by-night is a Victorian insult for untrustworthy and unreputable folk.
Wizard
"Wingardium leviosa! Up, up, and away!"
"Flying on brooms is what witches do, not wizards. If you want to play a match of quidditch, go find someone else to join you." OR "What's took you so long to get up here? Fly, you fool!"
GuideAdvice (Pre-Hardmode)
"The higher you go in [world name], the stronger the cleansing winds become, keeping the skies almost as pure as the Purity down below. Still, the Corruption/Crimson can be spread up here through infected blocks and more magical means, so don't become too relaxed!"
"The skies of Terraria are home to islands and lakes supported by magically strong clouds, and contain very useful items! If you're having difficulty looking for these places in the clouds, try using a Gravity Potion to reverse your position in this world's gravity, or try building a tower to glide from above."
Pre-Hardmode NPCs
Angler:
"MUAHUAHUAHUA! MY TIME HAS COME! WEEP BEFORE MY HOTLINE FISHING HOOK, AND WATCH HELPLESSLY AS I CATCH THE STRONGEST FISH OF THEM ALL!"
"They keep calling me impish, but I don't look like those imps at all!"
Hardmode Only
Angler: "Can you go kill some of those devils up for me, [Player name]? I want to try spearfishing with their demon tridents! I'll...I'll be extra nice to you if you do, please...? Pretty please...?"
Arms Dealer
"Crap, my gun's jammed-! ...Yes, it's working again! TASTE FIREARMS, DEMONS!"
"Between you and me, let's keep this place a secret, there's no need to scare the girls up there...okay, never mind."
Clothier
"Is it time? Am I to pay for what I've done under this wretched curse of mine?"
“All hope abandon, ye who enter here.”
Quote from The Divine Comedy
Demolitionist
"Steady, steady...I'm carrying a lot of explosives in this heat, one wrong step and I'll be blown sky-high!"
"With mines as deep as this, you're putting the dwarves to dwarves to shame, [player name]! Excellent job! I knew you'd fit in well with these caverns."
Hardmode Only
"So you caused that earthquake a little while ago! Sniff...I'm so proud..."
Dryad
"The Wall of Flesh seals the spirits of light and dark. I hope you're prepared, [Player name]!"
"Think carefully before summoning the master and core of this world, [Player name]. Terraria needs you, but do you think that you're ready?"
Hardmode Only
"Now that the Wall of Flesh has been annihilated, you, the Terrarian, has replaced it as this world's guardian, a being so much smaller but with so much more potential. Reshape this world for its bright new future, and seek out its greatest challenges and most powerful foes! Only you can bring balance to this world now, and save Terraria from annihilation! Terraria needs you, [player name]!"
Golfer
"This is going to be one hell of a shot, [Player name]! Watch and learn!"
"Wow, if only my sister was here to see that shot! ...Actually, best not."
Mechanic: "It's so hot...my electronics are overheating as well...careful with that battery, it might explode down here..."
Merchant: "Don't worry, I ship directly to hell. Life may be finite, my friend, but capitalism is eternal."
Nurse
"No. Just no."
"You needed help dealing with a...'Wall of...Flesh...?' What do you think I am, a masseuse!?"
Hardmode Only
"What's that guilty look on your face for? That better be for dragging me down here."
Party Girl
"Let's have a helluva time!"
"It's soooo hot down here. I can't even relax and get a tan, because we're underground!"
Stylist
"AAAAAAAAGH! My hair's on fire! This is the worst day of my life!"
"Ever tried pulling a ponytail back on someone with horns? Horns are a massive headache when it comes to hairstyling, for both me and my clients."
Witch Doctor: “No connection to nature leaves the nature of life empty, and down here, scorched."
Zoologist: "This place is hella dangerous, but as [world name]'s expert Zoologist, you can count on me!"
Hardmode NPCsCyborg: "ERROR #66 MU$T F111ND COLDCOLDCOLDERERERER TEMP333333RATUREZZS$"
Santa Claus
"Oooh, hot hot hot! Seems I fell too far down the chimney this time!"
"These spicy spirits are going straight onto the naughty list!"
Steampunker: "Bloody fantastic! This blasted lavaland's making my steam overheat, and my brass too hot to touch!"
Tax Collector:
"Ah, the Underworld. Lovely place, nice people."
"Oh cold, cold, rigid, dreadful Death, set up thine altar here, and dress it with such terrors as thou hast at thy command: for this is thy dominion!"
Quote by Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol
Truffle: "Oh no, not again."
Wizard
"I cast fireball, foul imp! Two can play at your game!"
"Seems Tim was too powerful to be contained down here, that crazed pyromancer. Moved on to chaos magic, did he?" OR "Keep your forked tongue behind your teeth, Demon!"
The second line is a reference to a quote by Gandalf to Wormtongue.
GuideAdvice (Pre-Hardmode)
"Most of the Shadow Keys needed to open the Shadow Chests and Obsidian Lock Boxes in the Underworld were stolen and taken to the Dungeon long ago. You only need one, though, as it can be reused as many times as necessary."
Advice (Hardmode)
"The demonic energies of the Underworld and Wall of Flesh and this land's scorched and barren landscape keep the spirits you've unleashed from normally spreading across this area, but introduced blocks and items from above can overpower this protection if they become Corrupted/Crimson or Hallowed."
Pre-Hardmode NPCs
Angler
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-"
"I'm having a bad time down here, [player name]! What did I ever do to these skeletons, I'm just a kid!"
Reference to Sans from Undertale
Arms Dealer
"I've got a few skeletons in my closet myself, but this is just ridiculous."
"You're not exactly the talkative sort, are you, [Player name]? Well, knowing the monsters you deal with, I don't blame you one bit."
Hardmode Only (Post-Plantera)
"Let's bust these ghosts, [Player name]!"
Demolitionist
"This Dungeon goes incredibly deep! As a Dwarf, I'm impressed!"
"The bricks of this dungeon are awfully sturdy. I don't think my explosives can cut these ones."
Hardmode Only (Post-Plantera)
"I don't like those sounds echoing off these dungeon walls..."
Dryad
"This place makes me feel sick. I don't like it here..."
"You need to get stronger, [Player name]! Terraria needs you, and Terraria needs you fast!"
Hardmode Only
"That symbol, that's of Cthulu! Cthulu wiped out the rest of the Dryads and nearly killed Terraria itself!"
Goblin Tinkerer: "This place is a loony bin, [Player name]. And they call goblins crazy...we may keep invading others, but at least we have standards!"
Golfer
"AHHHHHH! Don't sneak up on me like that down here! What is this terrifying place, anyways!?"
"I WANT MY SISTER!"
Mechanic
"Sorry...I have bad memories of this place..."
"What was I forced to make while I was down here...? Well, I made some...monsters...if you could call them that...you saved me before they were finished, and I've never once been able to turn them on. They're missing a certain...spark. They're hardly ai, let alone workable from a programming standpoint."
Hardmode Only
"Who kidnapped me? Well, most of the time I spent down here was dealing with these dumb skeletons. But, the last thing I remember back at my home was being grabbed by these creeps in long robes. If only I knew more about how magic affected electronics and programming back then, then maybe..."
Merchant:
"Ooh, is that a chest I see? Don't mind if I do!"
"You ought to clean this place up. Having a dungeon filled with evil monsters and spirits of the dead by our shores is bad for business!"
Hardmode Only (Post-Plantera)
"I've heard rumors of Ectoplasm lingering around the dead, and I've also heard that it's very useful, and very rare! I don't suppose you can leave some for me, do you? ...What...?"
Nurse
"I'm a Nurse, not a necromancer, [Player name]."
"This place brings back bad memories of med school."
Hardmode Only (Post-Plantera)
"There's no cure for stupid, and the crazies down here are overflowing with it if the rumors are true. And looking at this dungeon makes me think that they are."
Painter: "That's a picture, but I wouldn't call it art."
Reference to a quote by Luigi from Luigi's Mansion
Party Girl
"Keep my voice down...? Okay..."
"Welcome to the bone zone!"
Hardmode Only
"I wanted to hold a birthday bash for that old man, but I don't think a cake can even fit that many candles, he's like, really old! Maybe, with enough tiers, though..."
Stylist
"I'm no stranger to house calls for last-minute makeovers, but if this is where you live, I'm out."
"I have my line as a hairstylist, and skeletons are it."
Hardmode Only (Post-Plantera)
"If you want to try using ectoplasm as a shampoo, then go ahead, but don't blame me when your hair gets possessed."
Tavernkeep: "As much as I'd like to defend you in this dungeon, [Player name], I think that I may be in over my head in here."
Witch Doctor
“Bones of ancients turn cocky travelers into naught but bones themselves.”
Zoologist
"This dungeon is mad sus. If I were you, I'd totally go all out checking this place from top to bottom."
"I'm so nervous, my fur's standing straight up! If there's one good thing about this curse, tho, it's the super strong hearing!"
Hardmode Only (Post-Plantera)
"Shhhh...I hear voices coming from around that wall! Here, look through my binoculars. See that cultist over there, the one with the mask? That one's their leader, he's a total lunatic! Look at this...see those weird spell circles they're making...? They're like sooo up to no good down here. Here, you can check my notes."
Zoologist (Transformed)
"ME FEEL BAD SPIRIT. VERY BAD. ME. LEAVE! FAST!"
"Books taste...bad! Food...boring!"
Hardmode Only
"AWOOOOOOOOOOO! ME WANT TO HOWL AT MOON. JOIN HOWL. AWOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Hardmode NPCsCyborg
"There is a ghost in the machine."
Princess
"S-stay calm...I'm the Princess of [world name], I can d-do this..."
"The ancient Cultists that I've heard that reside in this dungeon... surely there's a way to persuade them to stop, or get them to leave their cult? Or...do you think that that it's far too late...?"
Santa Claus
"Mr. Bones? Mr. Bones? How do you feel, Mr. Bones? Why, I feel rattlin'! Ha ha!"
Reference to White Christmas (1954)
Steampunker
"These books in here are ace! Though, a tad too magic-based for my taste. I don't suppose you've found any schematics down here, have you? Anything mechanical or hextechy will do."
"So this is where she was holed up! That mechanic is the finest programmer this world has ever seen, you can trust me on that, darling! But just how did they manage to kidnap her...?"
Truffle
"If you stand really still...perhaps they won't notice you. It usually works for me, shhhh..."
"Healing potions...? Oh no, not you! ...I thought you were different!"
Wizard
"Look here, do you see these spellmarks? It's been a long time since I've seen this eldritch magic...These markings are the work of madmen, made of magic from outside of Terraria itself."
"The dark magic in this accursed dungeon are the work of an ancient cult that worships Cthulu, the Moon Lord. Be careful, [Player name], as these cultists are as powerful as they are insane."
Pre-Hardmode NPCs
Angler
"This fish is evillll! Muahuahuaha!"
"Noooo, leave me alone! Wait, no, not you, you can't leave me alone in this nightmare! I'm too young to die!!"
Hardmode Only
"I don't care what cool thing you found underground in this deathtrap! I may act tough, but I'm still only a kid with a fishing pole!"
Demolitionist: "These bombs should crack the condensed orbs of the Corruption wide open."
Dryad:
"Many, many worlds of have failed to turn from their evil ways and were taken over by the Corruption...how many have fallen to this world's Corruption, I wonder...if only you were here sooner..."
"You must hurry to rid this world of evil, [Player name], before it destroys it all!"
Party Girl: "I want to host parties, not host funerals!"
Witch Doctor
"This realm is one filled with malice, [Player name]. I advise you seek out the Dryad in healing it from this world."
“Dark sprits writhe within my staff, yet even they cry at the demonic energy felt in the air.”
Zoologist (Transformed)
"Grrrrrrr...RAWRR! ME. BITE! YOU. YUMMY!"
Hardmode Only
"Me smells...BAD, VERY BAD. PLACE SCARY. ME. RUN!"
Hardmode NPCsCyborg: "Biosphere system corruption: High. Please replace cores and seek stalemate resolution button."
Santa Claus: “I'm Santa Claus, I don’t want to spend the holidays dead!”
Reference to a quote by Ellen Griswold from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
Steampunker
"You can't fly away from all your problems, love. If you want to get rid of the Corruption, you'll need to dive deep!"
"This looks like just the place to test out my greatest invention: the Clentaminator! What do you say, love, want to give it a whirl?"
GuideAdvice (Hardmode)
Guide: "You might want to keep at least one demon altar around, though, as there some things in this world that cannot be made otherwise. Don't worry, they don't spread the Corruption/Crimson themselves, as they instead use and focus dark energy to make and summon."
Pre-Hardmode NPCs
Angler
"The water here's made of blood! Epic! And also, I think this place wants to eat me."
"Noooo, leave me alone! Wait, no, not you, you can't leave me alone in this nightmare! I'm too young to die!!"
Hardmode Only
"I don't care what cool thing you found underground in this deathtrap! I may act tough, but I'm still only a kid with a fishing pole!"
Demolitionist: "These bombs should give the beating hearts of the Crimson a terminal case of heart failure."
Dryad
"The Crimson has spread across the cosmos like a cancer and has swallowed up many, many worlds...how many have fallen to this world's Crimson, I wonder...if only you were here sooner..."
"You must hurry to rid this world of evil, [Player name], before it destroys it all!"
Golfer
"I tried setting my tee on some of the grass here, and then I looked down, and realized that the grass is made of flesh...!!!"
Hardmode Only
"I think the ground just ate my tee!"
Party Girl: "I want to host parties, not host funerals!"
Witch Doctor
"This realm is one filled with malice, [Player name]. I advise you seek out the Dryad in healing it from this world."
“Hearts of vile shall break hearts of purity. Stay far from the abominations of this evil, unless you wish to be broken as well."
Zoologist (Transformed)
"Smells of blood...smells...GOOD! Grrrrrr..."
"Grrrrrrr...RAWRR! ME. BITE! YOU. YUMMY!"
Hardmode Only
"Me smell blood...GOOD! VERY YUMMY...No smell animals...me CONFUSED, VERY!"
Hardmode NPCsSanta Claus: “I'm Santa Claus, I don’t want to spend the holidays dead!”
Reference to a quote by Ellen Griswold from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
Steampunker
"If you're in a pickle down here, love, just fly up and over! That's how we Steampunkers get around this bloody Crimson!"
"This looks like just the place to test out my greatest invention: the Clentaminator! What do you say, love, want to give it a whirl?"
Truffle: "Now, tell me how it feels to be eaten, huh?"
GuideAdvice (Hardmode)
Guide: "You might want to keep at least one demon altar around, though, as there some things in this world that cannot be made otherwise. Don't worry, they don't spread the Corruption/Crimson themselves, as they instead use and focus dark energy to make and summon."
Pre-Hardmode NPCs
Clothier
“Not all those who wander are lost.”
Quote from The Lord of the Rings
"We must be over the rainbow!"
Quote from The Wizard of Oz
Golfer: "A-achoo! This pixie dust keeps messing up my shots!"
Merchant
"It's dangerous to go alone! Buy this!"
Reference to the famous quote by the Old Man in The Legend of Zelda (1986)
Nurse
"Don't sniff the pixie dust, and for goodness sakes, don't try to eat it, either!"
"I'm in a good mood, so I'll listen to your troubles for a bit. Just try not to take too long, I'm a nurse, not a therapist."
Party Girl
"Friendship is magic!"
Reference to My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
"This unicorn is so fluffy I'm going to die!"
Quote by Agnes from Despicable Me (2010)
Stylist
"For a finishing touch, would you like me to sprinkle on some pixie dust? It'll make your hair sparkle and shine!"
"Would you like to try out a renaissance look? I'm up for a challenge."
Tavernkeep: "Pretty place, the Hallow. I like the magical atmosphere, reminds me of home."
Witch Doctor: “Light burns the eyes of those who dare enter. Respite is found in darkness, yet here darkness finds no respite.”
Zoologist: "Oh my gosh, last evening I found this totally rad butterfly with glowy rainbow wings! I tried to catch it, but it, like, flew away when it got too dark. I'm going to go look for it again in a bit, I totes hope it's gonna be there again today!"
Hardmode NPCsCyborg: "If you've come to talk to me about hextech, I'm leaving."
Santa Claus: "We Christmas folk try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup."
Reference to Elf (2003)
Wizard
"This hallowed land is overflowing with light magic! The perfect home for a wizard such as myself! Care for a spell?"
Thank you to Asternove, Moulton Lava, Jet-Powered Rope God🌳, and ThatMossCreep for contributing to this list of dialogue examples! If you are curious, please see the comments below for my potential proposal for additional dialogue for the Glowing Mushroom Biome, and my list of dialogue examples for that biome should it also be added.
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