diff --git a/backend/internal/game/hero_meet.go b/backend/internal/game/hero_meet.go
index 1076664..fe11486 100644
--- a/backend/internal/game/hero_meet.go
+++ b/backend/internal/game/hero_meet.go
@@ -65,22 +65,6 @@ func (e *Engine) syncHeroMeetPartnerExcursion(leader *HeroMovement, partner *Her
 	partner.Excursion.HeroMeetPartnerID = lid
 }
 
-func randomHeroMeetOfflineDuration(cfg tuning.Values) time.Duration {
-	minMs := cfg.HeroMeetOfflineMinMs
-	maxMs := cfg.HeroMeetOfflineMaxMs
-	if minMs <= 0 {
-		minMs = tuning.DefaultValues().HeroMeetOfflineMinMs
-	}
-	if maxMs <= 0 {
-		maxMs = tuning.DefaultValues().HeroMeetOfflineMaxMs
-	}
-	if maxMs < minMs {
-		maxMs = minMs
-	}
-	delta := maxMs - minMs
-	return time.Duration(minMs+rand.Int63n(delta+1)) * time.Millisecond
-}
-
 func heroMeetHeroNearAttractor(hm *HeroMovement) bool {
 	if hm == nil || !hm.Excursion.AttractorSet {
 		return false
@@ -102,7 +86,7 @@ func (e *Engine) transitionHeroMeetDialogueTimersLocked(lo, hi int64, now time.T
 	anyOnline := e.heroMeetAnySubscriberOnline(lo, hi)
 	offlineBudget := time.Duration(ex.HeroMeetOfflineRemainingMs) * time.Millisecond
 	if offlineBudget <= 0 {
-		offlineBudget = randomHeroMeetOfflineDuration(cfg)
+		offlineBudget = randomDurationBetweenMs(240_000, 360_000)
 		ex.HeroMeetOfflineRemainingMs = offlineBudget.Milliseconds()
 	}
 	promptMs := cfg.HeroMeetPromptWindowMs
@@ -296,7 +280,7 @@ func (e *Engine) BeginHeroMeetPairLocked(now time.Time, idA, idB int64) (ok bool
 	}
 
 	cfg := tuning.Get()
-	offlineBudget := randomHeroMeetOfflineDuration(cfg)
+	offlineBudget := randomDurationBetweenMs(240_000, 360_000)
 	offlineMs := offlineBudget.Milliseconds()
 	if offlineMs < 0 {
 		offlineMs = 0
@@ -683,8 +667,7 @@ func (e *Engine) emitHeroMeetAutoLineLocked(lo, hi int64, now time.Time) {
 	if sh == nil || sh.Hero == nil {
 		return
 	}
-	lineKey := model.HeroMeetAutoPhraseKey(ex.HeroMeetAutoLineIdx)
-	ex.HeroMeetAutoLineIdx++
+	lineKey := model.RandomHeroMeetAutoPhraseKey()
 
 	if !loOn && !hiOn {
 		if speakerID == lo {
diff --git a/backend/internal/game/movement.go b/backend/internal/game/movement.go
index 885059f..564872a 100644
--- a/backend/internal/game/movement.go
+++ b/backend/internal/game/movement.go
@@ -1827,10 +1827,9 @@ func emitTownNPCVisitLogs(heroID int64, hm *HeroMovement, now time.Time, log Adv
 		if now.Before(deadline) {
 			break
 		}
-		lineIdx := hm.TownVisitLogsEmitted
 		log(heroID, model.AdventureLogLine{
 			Event: &model.AdventureLogEvent{
-				Code: model.TownVisitPhraseKey(hm.TownVisitNPCType, lineIdx),
+				Code: model.TownVisitRandomPhraseKey(hm.TownVisitNPCType),
 			},
 		})
 		hm.TownVisitLogsEmitted++
@@ -2301,7 +2300,14 @@ func ProcessSingleHeroMovementTick(
 			_ = hm.stepTowardAttractor(now, dtHM)
 			hm.LastMoveTick = now
 			if sender != nil {
-				sender.SendToHero(heroID, "hero_move", hm.MovePayload(now))
+				movePayload := hm.MovePayload(now)
+				sender.SendToHero(heroID, "hero_move", movePayload)
+				// Return: partner client must see this hero walking back (same pattern as roadside attractor sync).
+				if hm.Excursion.Phase == model.ExcursionReturn {
+					if pid := hm.Excursion.HeroMeetPartnerID; pid != 0 && pid != heroID {
+						sender.SendToHero(pid, "hero_move", movePayload)
+					}
+				}
 			}
 			hm.SyncToHero()
 			return
diff --git a/backend/internal/model/adventure_log_phrase_keys.go b/backend/internal/model/adventure_log_phrase_keys.go
index b971c31..a254c91 100644
--- a/backend/internal/model/adventure_log_phrase_keys.go
+++ b/backend/internal/model/adventure_log_phrase_keys.go
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 package model
 
+import "math/rand"
+
 // Phrase keys for adventure_log.event_code / WS adventure_log_line.event.code.
 // No human-readable text on the server — only keys and structured args.
 
@@ -52,6 +54,12 @@ var townVisitLineSlugs = map[string][]string{
 		"rumors_bandits_carts",
 		"bell_traveler_pack",
 		"step_back_tally_gold",
+		"scale_dust_counter",
+		"rope_coil_trips_you",
+		"copper_jingles_pouch",
+		"foreign_coin_bite",
+		"no_credit_today",
+		"closing_soon_maybe",
 	},
 	"healer": {
 		"linens_herbs_tent",
@@ -60,6 +68,12 @@ var townVisitLineSlugs = map[string][]string{
 		"tonic_steams_table",
 		"blessings_salves_bandages",
 		"lighter_under_canvas",
+		"needle_flash_quick",
+		"wash_basin_cloudy",
+		"herb_bundle_label_faded",
+		"whisper_count_pulse",
+		"lint_free_bandage_brag",
+		"bitter_tea_offer",
 	},
 	"quest_giver": {
 		"scrolls_wax_desk",
@@ -68,6 +82,12 @@ var townVisitLineSlugs = map[string][]string{
 		"draft_parchment_smell",
 		"squint_spine_legend",
 		"promise_listen_worth_it",
+		"seal_crack_important",
+		"chair_squeak_dramatic",
+		"window_draft_story",
+		"stamp_ink_thumb",
+		"reward_bag_heavier",
+		"last_hero_failed_joke",
 	},
 	"generic": {
 		"town_noise_blanket",
@@ -76,10 +96,16 @@ var townVisitLineSlugs = map[string][]string{
 		"strap_tighten_pretend",
 		"dog_boring_sleeps",
 		"breathe_ready_move_on",
+		"bell_distant_smith",
+		"child_chasing_chicken",
+		"rain_barrel_drip",
+		"cloak_smell_smoke",
+		"notice_board_torn",
+		"two_guards_yawn",
 	},
 }
 
-// TownVisitPhraseKey returns e.g. town_visit.merchant.bell_traveler_pack (lineIdx 0..5).
+// TownVisitPhraseKey returns e.g. town_visit.merchant.bell_traveler_pack (lineIdx 0..n); prefer TownVisitRandomPhraseKey for timed logs.
 func TownVisitPhraseKey(npcType string, lineIdx int) string {
 	slugs, ok := townVisitLineSlugs[npcType]
 	keyType := npcType
@@ -92,3 +118,17 @@ func TownVisitPhraseKey(npcType string, lineIdx int) string {
 	}
 	return "town_visit." + keyType + "." + slugs[lineIdx]
 }
+
+// TownVisitRandomPhraseKey picks a random line for npcType (town NPC visit log).
+func TownVisitRandomPhraseKey(npcType string) string {
+	slugs, ok := townVisitLineSlugs[npcType]
+	keyType := npcType
+	if !ok {
+		slugs = townVisitLineSlugs["generic"]
+		keyType = "generic"
+	}
+	if len(slugs) == 0 {
+		return ""
+	}
+	return "town_visit." + keyType + "." + slugs[rand.Intn(len(slugs))]
+}
diff --git a/backend/internal/model/adventure_log_phrase_keys_test.go b/backend/internal/model/adventure_log_phrase_keys_test.go
index 15482a3..e241e39 100644
--- a/backend/internal/model/adventure_log_phrase_keys_test.go
+++ b/backend/internal/model/adventure_log_phrase_keys_test.go
@@ -29,3 +29,12 @@ func TestTownVisitPhraseKeyUsesSlugs(t *testing.T) {
 		t.Fatalf("unknown type should use generic slugs, got %q", k2)
 	}
 }
+
+func TestTownVisitRandomPhraseKeyNonEmpty(t *testing.T) {
+	for i := 0; i < 20; i++ {
+		k := TownVisitRandomPhraseKey("merchant")
+		if k == "" || len(k) < len("town_visit.merchant.") {
+			t.Fatalf("unexpected key %q", k)
+		}
+	}
+}
diff --git a/backend/internal/model/hero.go b/backend/internal/model/hero.go
index 8fea9ba..e0a6674 100644
--- a/backend/internal/model/hero.go
+++ b/backend/internal/model/hero.go
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ func (h *Hero) LevelUp() bool {
 		h.MaxHP += hpBase + h.Constitution/6
 	}
 	if cfg.LevelUpATKEvery > 0 && h.Level%int(cfg.LevelUpATKEvery) == 0 {
-		h.Attack++
+		h.Attack ++
 	}
 	if cfg.LevelUpDEFEvery > 0 && h.Level%int(cfg.LevelUpDEFEvery) == 0 {
 		h.Defense++
diff --git a/backend/internal/model/hero_meet_lines.go b/backend/internal/model/hero_meet_lines.go
index 6d51263..e29544d 100644
--- a/backend/internal/model/hero_meet_lines.go
+++ b/backend/internal/model/hero_meet_lines.go
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 package model
 
+import "math/rand"
+
 // HeroMeetAutoLineSlugs are stable ids for auto-dialogue (client localizes hero_meet.auto.<slug>).
 var HeroMeetAutoLineSlugs = []string{
 	"nod_traveler",
@@ -14,9 +16,25 @@ var HeroMeetAutoLineSlugs = []string{
 	"wind_picks_up",
 	"good_luck_hunt",
 	"watch_the_brush",
+	"same_road_twice",
+	"water_skin_low",
+	"campfire_smoke_ahead",
+	"no_coin_no_story",
+	"armor_pinch_reminder",
+	"storm_smell_air",
+	"map_wrong_fold",
+	"heard_city_bells",
+	"strap_mended_maybe",
+	"monster_or_mud",
+	"share_rations_nod",
+	"night_cold_early",
+	"footprints_cross_yours",
+	"quiet_not_safe",
+	"merchant_lied_once",
+	"birds_flew_strange",
 }
 
-// HeroMeetAutoPhraseKey returns phrase key e.g. hero_meet.auto.nod_traveler for log / WS.
+// HeroMeetAutoPhraseKey returns phrase key by index (legacy tests); prefer RandomHeroMeetAutoPhraseKey for emits.
 func HeroMeetAutoPhraseKey(lineIdx int) string {
 	if len(HeroMeetAutoLineSlugs) == 0 {
 		return "hero_meet.auto.fallback"
@@ -27,3 +45,12 @@ func HeroMeetAutoPhraseKey(lineIdx int) string {
 	slug := HeroMeetAutoLineSlugs[lineIdx%len(HeroMeetAutoLineSlugs)]
 	return "hero_meet.auto." + slug
 }
+
+// RandomHeroMeetAutoPhraseKey picks a random auto line (offline / scripted hero-meet dialogue).
+func RandomHeroMeetAutoPhraseKey() string {
+	if len(HeroMeetAutoLineSlugs) == 0 {
+		return "hero_meet.auto.fallback"
+	}
+	slug := HeroMeetAutoLineSlugs[rand.Intn(len(HeroMeetAutoLineSlugs))]
+	return "hero_meet.auto." + slug
+}
diff --git a/backend/internal/model/hero_meet_lines_test.go b/backend/internal/model/hero_meet_lines_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4678352
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/internal/model/hero_meet_lines_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+package model
+
+import "testing"
+
+func TestRandomHeroMeetAutoPhraseKeyNonEmpty(t *testing.T) {
+	for i := 0; i < 10; i++ {
+		k := RandomHeroMeetAutoPhraseKey()
+		if k == "" || len(k) < len("hero_meet.auto.") {
+			t.Fatalf("unexpected key %q", k)
+		}
+	}
+}
diff --git a/backend/internal/model/roadside_phrase_keys.go b/backend/internal/model/roadside_phrase_keys.go
index f06bbf2..f4d3901 100644
--- a/backend/internal/model/roadside_phrase_keys.go
+++ b/backend/internal/model/roadside_phrase_keys.go
@@ -54,6 +54,21 @@ var RoadsideSlugs = []string{
 	"smile_nothing_helps",
 	"tomorrow_walk_tonight_breathe",
 	"grind_volume_down",
+	"inventory_full_soul",
+	"checkpoint_tree_suspicious",
+	"buff_icon_inner_peace",
+	"rng_prayer_whisper",
+	"horse_missing_inventory",
+	"quest_marker_behind_you",
+	"save_button_reality",
+	"lag_spirit_anvil",
+	"npc_repeat_same_line",
+	"grass_pixel_perfect",
+	"boss_music_birdsong",
+	"loot_greed_shame_cycle",
+	"hp_bar_poetry_slack",
+	"respawn_thought_comfort",
+	"roadside_meta_fourth_wall",
 }
 
 // RoadsidePhraseKey returns the full phrase code for a slug suffix.
diff --git a/backend/migrations/000030_world_expansion_spiral_towns.sql b/backend/migrations/000030_world_expansion_spiral_towns.sql
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..21ec9cc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/migrations/000030_world_expansion_spiral_towns.sql
@@ -0,0 +1,283 @@
+-- 20 new towns: 5 inner spiral + 15 outer spiral; roads; NPCs (duplicate merchants / dual quest givers where noted); quests; localization keys.
+-- Town order in engine remains ORDER BY level_min from DB — existing towns unchanged.
+
+INSERT INTO public.towns (id, name, name_key, biome, world_x, world_y, radius, level_min, level_max, created_at) VALUES
+(12, 'Silverstep', 'town.silverstep.v1', 'meadow', 6172.1, 4478.1, 8, 4, 10, now()),
+(13, 'Copperfield', 'town.copperfield.v1', 'forest', 4959.5, 5590.9, 9, 6, 12, now()),
+(14, 'Ashford', 'town.ashford.v1', 'ruins', 3526.5, 4781.5, 7, 3, 9, now()),
+(15, 'Millbrook', 'town.millbrook.v1', 'meadow', 3853.4, 3168.5, 8, 5, 11, now()),
+(16, 'Stonebend', 'town.stonebend.v1', 'canyon', 5488.5, 2981, 10, 8, 14, now()),
+(17, 'Highspire', 'town.highspire.v1', 'astral', 10992.3, 4509.9, 18, 40, 46, now()),
+(18, 'Saltmere', 'town.saltmere.v1', 'swamp', 10330.9, 7001.7, 16, 38, 44, now()),
+(19, 'Ironpost', 'town.ironpost.v1', 'canyon', 8713.1, 9009.1, 17, 42, 48, now()),
+(20, 'Greyfen', 'town.greyfen.v1', 'swamp', 6418.8, 10184.9, 15, 35, 41, now()),
+(21, 'Dunewatch', 'town.dunewatch.v1', 'meadow', 3844.6, 10325.9, 14, 36, 42, now()),
+(22, 'Coldbarrow', 'town.coldbarrow.v1', 'ruins', 1435.5, 9407.7, 14, 33, 39, now()),
+(23, 'Mistral', 'town.mistral.v1', 'forest', -391.8, 7589, 13, 31, 37, now()),
+(24, 'Hollowmere', 'town.hollowmere.v1', 'swamp', -1321.4, 5184.3, 12, 29, 35, now()),
+(25, 'Ashfen', 'town.ashfen.v1', 'volcanic', -1192.5, 2609.5, 12, 27, 33, now()),
+(26, 'Thornmere', 'town.thornmere.v1', 'forest', -27.5, 309.6, 11, 25, 31, now()),
+(27, 'Windgarde', 'town.windgarde.v1', 'meadow', 1972.2, -1317.6, 11, 23, 29, now()),
+(28, 'Frosthollow', 'town.frosthollow.v1', 'ruins', 4460.9, -1990.7, 19, 45, 52, now()),
+(29, 'Sungrasp', 'town.sungrasp.v1', 'canyon', 7008.2, -1593.4, 20, 47, 53, now()),
+(30, 'Glimmerford', 'town.glimmerford.v1', 'meadow', 9173.7, -194.4, 21, 49, 55, now()),
+(31, 'Starveil', 'town.starveil.v1', 'astral', 10582.9, 1964.5, 22, 51, 60, now());
+
+-- Buildings: 12 & 20 have two quest_giver halls + two merchants + healer + dec.
+INSERT INTO public.town_buildings (id, town_id, building_type, offset_x, offset_y, facing, footprint_w, footprint_h, created_at) VALUES
+(49, 12, 'house.quest_giver', -6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(50, 12, 'house.quest_giver', 6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(51, 12, 'house.merchant', -5.5, 3.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(52, 12, 'house.merchant', 5.5, 3.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(53, 12, 'house.healer', 0, 7.8, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(54, 12, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(55, 12, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 9.6, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(56, 13, 'house.quest_giver', -4.8, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(57, 13, 'house.merchant', 6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(58, 13, 'house.merchant', -4.5, 3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(59, 13, 'house.healer', 3, 7.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(60, 13, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(61, 13, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 8.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(62, 14, 'house.quest_giver', -4.8, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(63, 14, 'house.merchant', 6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(64, 14, 'house.merchant', -4.5, 3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(65, 14, 'house.healer', 3, 7.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(66, 14, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(67, 14, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 8.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(68, 15, 'house.quest_giver', -4.8, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(69, 15, 'house.merchant', 6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(70, 15, 'house.merchant', -4.5, 3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(71, 15, 'house.healer', 3, 7.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(72, 15, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(73, 15, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 8.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(74, 16, 'house.quest_giver', -6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(75, 16, 'house.merchant', 7.8, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(76, 16, 'house.merchant', -5.5, 3.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(77, 16, 'house.healer', 3, 8.1, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(78, 16, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(79, 16, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 9.6, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(80, 17, 'house.quest_giver', -8.1, -4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(81, 17, 'house.merchant', 9.6, -4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(82, 17, 'house.merchant', -7, 4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(83, 17, 'house.healer', 3, 9.3, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(84, 17, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(85, 17, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 11.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(86, 18, 'house.quest_giver', -7.2, -4, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(87, 18, 'house.merchant', 8.7, -4, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(88, 18, 'house.merchant', -6, 4, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(89, 18, 'house.healer', 3, 8.4, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(90, 18, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(91, 18, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 10.2, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(92, 19, 'house.quest_giver', -7.2, -4, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(93, 19, 'house.merchant', 8.7, -4, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(94, 19, 'house.merchant', -6, 4, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(95, 19, 'house.healer', 3, 8.4, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(96, 19, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(97, 19, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 10.2, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(98, 20, 'house.quest_giver', -6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(99, 20, 'house.quest_giver', 6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(100, 20, 'house.merchant', -5.5, 3.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(101, 20, 'house.merchant', 5.5, 3.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(102, 20, 'house.healer', 0, 7.8, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(103, 20, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(104, 20, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 9.6, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now());
+
+INSERT INTO public.town_buildings (id, town_id, building_type, offset_x, offset_y, facing, footprint_w, footprint_h, created_at) VALUES
+(105, 21, 'house.quest_giver', -4.8, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(106, 21, 'house.merchant', 6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(107, 21, 'house.merchant', -4.5, 3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(108, 21, 'house.healer', 3, 7.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(109, 21, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(110, 21, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 8.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(111, 22, 'house.quest_giver', -4.8, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(112, 22, 'house.merchant', 6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(113, 22, 'house.merchant', -4.5, 3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(114, 22, 'house.healer', 3, 7.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(115, 22, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(116, 22, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 8.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(117, 23, 'house.quest_giver', -4.8, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(118, 23, 'house.merchant', 6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(119, 23, 'house.merchant', -4.5, 3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(120, 23, 'house.healer', 3, 7.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(121, 23, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(122, 23, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 8.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(123, 24, 'house.quest_giver', -4.8, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(124, 24, 'house.merchant', 6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(125, 24, 'house.merchant', -4.5, 3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(126, 24, 'house.healer', 3, 7.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(127, 24, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(128, 24, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 8.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(129, 25, 'house.quest_giver', -4.8, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(130, 25, 'house.merchant', 6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(131, 25, 'house.merchant', -4.5, 3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(132, 25, 'house.healer', 3, 7.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(133, 25, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(134, 25, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 8.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(135, 26, 'house.quest_giver', -4.8, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(136, 26, 'house.merchant', 6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(137, 26, 'house.merchant', -4.5, 3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(138, 26, 'house.healer', 3, 7.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(139, 26, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(140, 26, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 8.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(141, 27, 'house.quest_giver', -4.8, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(142, 27, 'house.merchant', 6.3, -3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(143, 27, 'house.merchant', -4.5, 3.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(144, 27, 'house.healer', 3, 7.2, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(145, 27, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(146, 27, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 8.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(147, 28, 'house.quest_giver', -8.1, -4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(148, 28, 'house.merchant', 9.6, -4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(149, 28, 'house.merchant', -7, 4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(150, 28, 'house.healer', 3, 9.3, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(151, 28, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(152, 28, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 11.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(153, 29, 'house.quest_giver', -8.1, -4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(154, 29, 'house.merchant', 9.6, -4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(155, 29, 'house.merchant', -7, 4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(156, 29, 'house.healer', 3, 9.3, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(157, 29, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(158, 29, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 11.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(159, 30, 'house.quest_giver', -8.1, -4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(160, 30, 'house.merchant', 9.6, -4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(161, 30, 'house.merchant', -7, 4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(162, 30, 'house.healer', 3, 9.3, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(163, 30, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(164, 30, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 11.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now()),
+(165, 31, 'house.quest_giver', -8.1, -4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(166, 31, 'house.merchant', 9.6, -4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(167, 31, 'house.merchant', -7, 4.5, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(168, 31, 'house.healer', 3, 9.3, 'south', 2.5, 2, now()),
+(169, 31, 'decoration.well', 0, 0, 'south', 1.5, 1.5, now()),
+(170, 31, 'decoration.signpost', 0, 11.4, 'south', 0.5, 0.5, now());
+
+INSERT INTO public.npcs (id, town_id, name, name_key, type, offset_x, offset_y, created_at, building_id) VALUES
+(27, 12, 'Clerk Sera', 'npc.clerk_sera.v1', 'quest_giver', -6.3, -2.3, now(), 49),
+(28, 12, 'Notary Bram', 'npc.notary_bram.v1', 'quest_giver', 6.3, -2.3, now(), 50),
+(29, 12, 'Copper Nils', 'npc.copper_nils.v1', 'merchant', -5.5, 4.4, now(), 51),
+(30, 12, 'Tin Mara', 'npc.tin_mara.v1', 'merchant', 5.5, 4.4, now(), 52),
+(31, 12, 'Sister Calm', 'npc.sister_calm.v1', 'healer', 0, 8.7, now(), 53),
+(32, 13, 'Foreman Rook', 'npc.foreman_rook.v1', 'quest_giver', -4.8, -2.3, now(), 56),
+(33, 13, 'Wire Merchant', 'npc.wire_merchant.v1', 'merchant', 6.3, -2.3, now(), 57),
+(34, 13, 'Bolt Jada', 'npc.bolt_jada.v1', 'merchant', -4.5, 4.4, now(), 58),
+(35, 13, 'Sage Mottle', 'npc.sage_mottle.v1', 'healer', 3, 8.1, now(), 59),
+(36, 14, 'Warden Pike', 'npc.warden_pike.v1', 'quest_giver', -4.8, -2.3, now(), 62),
+(37, 14, 'Ash Vendor', 'npc.ash_vendor.v1', 'merchant', 6.3, -2.3, now(), 63),
+(38, 14, 'Scrap Yori', 'npc.scrap_yori.v1', 'merchant', -4.5, 4.4, now(), 64),
+(39, 14, 'Herb Rill', 'npc.herb_rill.v1', 'healer', 3, 8.1, now(), 65),
+(40, 15, 'Miller Tove', 'npc.miller_tove.v1', 'quest_giver', -4.8, -2.3, now(), 68),
+(41, 15, 'Grain Peddler', 'npc.grain_peddler.v1', 'merchant', 6.3, -2.3, now(), 69),
+(42, 15, 'Sack Ren', 'npc.sack_ren.v1', 'merchant', -4.5, 4.4, now(), 70),
+(43, 15, 'Brother Salve', 'npc.brother_salve.v1', 'healer', 3, 8.1, now(), 71),
+(44, 16, 'Stone Judge', 'npc.stone_judge.v1', 'quest_giver', -6.3, -2.3, now(), 74),
+(45, 16, 'Edge Trader', 'npc.edge_trader.v1', 'merchant', 7.8, -2.3, now(), 75),
+(46, 16, 'Crack Merchant', 'npc.crack_merchant.v1', 'merchant', -5.5, 4.4, now(), 76),
+(47, 16, 'Sister Flint', 'npc.sister_flint.v1', 'healer', 3, 9.0, now(), 77),
+(48, 17, 'Starward Oren', 'npc.starward_oren.v1', 'quest_giver', -8.1, -3.3, now(), 80),
+(49, 17, 'Spire Imports', 'npc.spire_imports.v1', 'merchant', 9.6, -3.3, now(), 81),
+(50, 17, 'Comet Outfitter', 'npc.comet_outfitter.v1', 'merchant', -7, 5.7, now(), 82),
+(51, 17, 'Void Medic', 'npc.void_medic.v1', 'healer', 3, 10.2, now(), 83),
+(52, 18, 'Brine Archivist', 'npc.brine_archivist.v1', 'quest_giver', -7.2, -2.8, now(), 86),
+(53, 18, 'Salt Broker', 'npc.salt_broker.v1', 'merchant', 8.7, -2.8, now(), 87),
+(54, 18, 'Reed Trader', 'npc.reed_trader.v1', 'merchant', -6, 5.2, now(), 88),
+(55, 18, 'Mud Healer', 'npc.mud_healer.v1', 'healer', 3, 9.0, now(), 89),
+(56, 19, 'Post Warden', 'npc.post_warden.v1', 'quest_giver', -7.2, -2.8, now(), 92),
+(57, 19, 'Ironmonger', 'npc.ironmonger.v1', 'merchant', 8.7, -2.8, now(), 93),
+(58, 19, 'Rivet Seller', 'npc.rivet_seller.v1', 'merchant', -6, 5.2, now(), 94),
+(59, 19, 'Forge Medic', 'npc.forge_medic.v1', 'healer', 3, 9.0, now(), 95),
+(60, 20, 'Bog Chronicler', 'npc.bog_chronicler.v1', 'quest_giver', -6.3, -2.3, now(), 98),
+(61, 20, 'Fen Notary', 'npc.fen_notary.v1', 'quest_giver', 6.3, -2.3, now(), 99),
+(62, 20, 'Mire Merchant', 'npc.mire_merchant.v1', 'merchant', -5.5, 4.4, now(), 100),
+(63, 20, 'Reed Coin', 'npc.reed_coin.v1', 'merchant', 5.5, 4.4, now(), 101),
+(64, 20, 'Swamp Mender', 'npc.swamp_mender.v1', 'healer', 0, 8.7, now(), 102),
+(65, 21, 'Dune Scout', 'npc.dune_scout.v1', 'quest_giver', -4.8, -2.3, now(), 105),
+(66, 21, 'Silt Trader', 'npc.silt_trader.v1', 'merchant', 6.3, -2.3, now(), 106),
+(67, 21, 'Sand Peddler', 'npc.sand_peddler.v1', 'merchant', -4.5, 4.4, now(), 107),
+(68, 21, 'Grit Healer', 'npc.grit_healer.v1', 'healer', 3, 8.1, now(), 108),
+(69, 22, 'Barrow Keeper', 'npc.barrow_keeper.v1', 'quest_giver', -4.8, -2.3, now(), 111),
+(70, 22, 'Bone Outfitter', 'npc.bone_outfitter.v1', 'merchant', 6.3, -2.3, now(), 112),
+(71, 22, 'Cold Peddler', 'npc.cold_peddler.v1', 'merchant', -4.5, 4.4, now(), 113),
+(72, 22, 'Shroud Medic', 'npc.shroud_medic.v1', 'healer', 3, 8.1, now(), 114),
+(73, 23, 'Mist Ranger', 'npc.mist_ranger.v1', 'quest_giver', -4.8, -2.3, now(), 117),
+(74, 23, 'Fog Trader', 'npc.fog_trader.v1', 'merchant', 6.3, -2.3, now(), 118),
+(75, 23, 'Dew Merchant', 'npc.dew_merchant.v1', 'merchant', -4.5, 4.4, now(), 119),
+(76, 23, 'Vapor Healer', 'npc.vapor_healer.v1', 'healer', 3, 8.1, now(), 120),
+(77, 24, 'Hollow Scribe', 'npc.hollow_scribe.v1', 'quest_giver', -4.8, -2.3, now(), 123),
+(78, 24, 'Mer Imports', 'npc.mer_imports.v1', 'merchant', 6.3, -2.3, now(), 124),
+(79, 24, 'Rot Trader', 'npc.rot_trader.v1', 'merchant', -4.5, 4.4, now(), 125),
+(80, 24, 'Bog Medic', 'npc.bog_medic.v1', 'healer', 3, 8.1, now(), 126),
+(81, 25, 'Ash Herald', 'npc.herald_ash.v1', 'quest_giver', -4.8, -2.3, now(), 129),
+(82, 25, 'Cinder Seller', 'npc.cinder_seller.v1', 'merchant', 6.3, -2.3, now(), 130),
+(83, 25, 'Ember Peddler', 'npc.ember_peddler.v1', 'merchant', -4.5, 4.4, now(), 131),
+(84, 25, 'Ash Healer', 'npc.ash_healer.v1', 'healer', 3, 8.1, now(), 132),
+(85, 26, 'Thorn Watcher', 'npc.thorn_watcher.v1', 'quest_giver', -4.8, -2.3, now(), 135),
+(86, 26, 'Briar Trader', 'npc.briar_trader.v1', 'merchant', 6.3, -2.3, now(), 136),
+(87, 26, 'Root Seller', 'npc.root_seller.v1', 'merchant', -4.5, 4.4, now(), 137),
+(88, 26, 'Leaf Medic', 'npc.leaf_medic.v1', 'healer', 3, 8.1, now(), 138),
+(89, 27, 'Gale Factor', 'npc.gale_factor.v1', 'quest_giver', -4.8, -2.3, now(), 141),
+(90, 27, 'Wind Outfitter', 'npc.wind_outfitter.v1', 'merchant', 6.3, -2.3, now(), 142),
+(91, 27, 'Gust Peddler', 'npc.gust_peddler.v1', 'merchant', -4.5, 4.4, now(), 143),
+(92, 27, 'Breeze Healer', 'npc.breeze_healer.v1', 'healer', 3, 8.1, now(), 144),
+(93, 28, 'Frost Archivist', 'npc.frost_archivist.v1', 'quest_giver', -8.1, -3.3, now(), 147),
+(94, 28, 'Rime Trader', 'npc.rime_trader.v1', 'merchant', 9.6, -3.3, now(), 148),
+(95, 28, 'Hoarfrost Seller', 'npc.hoarfrost_seller.v1', 'merchant', -7, 5.7, now(), 149),
+(96, 28, 'Ice Medic', 'npc.ice_medic.v1', 'healer', 3, 10.2, now(), 150),
+(97, 29, 'Sun Warden', 'npc.sun_warden.v1', 'quest_giver', -8.1, -3.3, now(), 153),
+(98, 29, 'Cliff Merchant', 'npc.cliff_merchant.v1', 'merchant', 9.6, -3.3, now(), 154),
+(99, 29, 'Crag Peddler', 'npc.crag_peddler.v1', 'merchant', -7, 5.7, now(), 155),
+(100, 29, 'Dust Healer', 'npc.dust_healer.v1', 'healer', 3, 10.2, now(), 156),
+(101, 30, 'Ford Marshal', 'npc.ford_marshal.v1', 'quest_giver', -8.1, -3.3, now(), 159),
+(102, 30, 'River Trader', 'npc.river_trader.v1', 'merchant', 9.6, -3.3, now(), 160),
+(103, 30, 'Bridge Seller', 'npc.bridge_seller.v1', 'merchant', -7, 5.7, now(), 161),
+(104, 30, 'Stream Medic', 'npc.stream_medic.v1', 'healer', 3, 10.2, now(), 162),
+(105, 31, 'Veil Seer', 'npc.veil_seer.v1', 'quest_giver', -8.1, -3.3, now(), 165),
+(106, 31, 'Star Trader', 'npc.star_trader.v1', 'merchant', 9.6, -3.3, now(), 166),
+(107, 31, 'Nebula Peddler', 'npc.nebula_peddler.v1', 'merchant', -7, 5.7, now(), 167),
+(108, 31, 'Veil Mender', 'npc.veil_mender_starveil.v1', 'healer', 3, 10.2, now(), 168);
+
+-- Directed roads (pairwise both ways). Distance is recomputed at load from waypoints.
+INSERT INTO public.roads (id, from_town_id, to_town_id, distance) VALUES
+(51, 12, 4, 1000), (52, 4, 12, 1000), (53, 12, 10, 1000), (54, 10, 12, 1000), (55, 12, 13, 1000), (56, 13, 12, 1000),
+(57, 13, 11, 1000), (58, 11, 13, 1000), (59, 13, 5, 1000), (60, 5, 13, 1000), (61, 13, 14, 1000), (62, 14, 13, 1000),
+(63, 14, 5, 1000), (64, 5, 14, 1000), (65, 14, 6, 1000), (66, 6, 14, 1000), (67, 14, 15, 1000), (68, 15, 14, 1000),
+(69, 15, 5, 1000), (70, 5, 15, 1000), (71, 15, 16, 1000), (72, 16, 15, 1000), (73, 16, 1, 1000), (74, 1, 16, 1000),
+(75, 16, 8, 1000), (76, 8, 16, 1000), (77, 16, 12, 1000), (78, 12, 16, 1000),
+(79, 17, 18, 1000), (80, 18, 17, 1000), (81, 18, 19, 1000), (82, 19, 18, 1000), (83, 19, 20, 1000), (84, 20, 19, 1000),
+(85, 20, 21, 1000), (86, 21, 20, 1000), (87, 21, 22, 1000), (88, 22, 21, 1000), (89, 22, 23, 1000), (90, 23, 22, 1000),
+(91, 23, 24, 1000), (92, 24, 23, 1000), (93, 24, 25, 1000), (94, 25, 24, 1000), (95, 25, 26, 1000), (96, 26, 25, 1000),
+(97, 26, 27, 1000), (98, 27, 26, 1000), (99, 27, 28, 1000), (100, 28, 27, 1000), (101, 28, 29, 1000), (102, 29, 28, 1000),
+(103, 29, 30, 1000), (104, 30, 29, 1000), (105, 30, 31, 1000), (106, 31, 30, 1000), (107, 31, 17, 1000), (108, 17, 31, 1000),
+(109, 17, 3, 1000), (110, 3, 17, 1000), (111, 18, 10, 1000), (112, 10, 18, 1000), (113, 19, 4, 1000), (114, 4, 19, 1000),
+(115, 20, 11, 1000), (116, 11, 20, 1000), (117, 21, 11, 1000), (118, 11, 21, 1000), (119, 22, 5, 1000), (120, 5, 22, 1000),
+(121, 23, 6, 1000), (122, 6, 23, 1000), (123, 24, 6, 1000), (124, 6, 24, 1000), (125, 25, 7, 1000), (126, 7, 25, 1000),
+(127, 26, 7, 1000), (128, 7, 26, 1000), (129, 27, 7, 1000), (130, 7, 27, 1000), (131, 28, 1, 1000), (132, 1, 28, 1000),
+(133, 29, 1, 1000), (134, 1, 29, 1000), (135, 30, 1, 1000), (136, 1, 30, 1000), (137, 31, 2, 1000), (138, 2, 31, 1000);
+
+INSERT INTO public.quests (npc_id, quest_key, title, description, type, target_count, target_enemy_type, target_enemy_archetype, target_town_id, drop_chance, min_level, max_level, reward_xp, reward_gold, reward_potions) VALUES
+(27, 'quest.silverstep_bandits.v1', 'Bandit Echo', 'Thin bandit packs along the inner roads.', 'kill_count', 5, NULL, 'bandit', NULL, 0, 4, 10, 90, 48, 0),
+(28, 'quest.silverstep_visit_mossharbor.v1', 'Letter to Mossharbor', 'Carry a sealed note to Harbor-ward Lissa.', 'visit_town', 1, NULL, NULL, 8, 0, 4, 10, 55, 30, 0),
+(32, 'quest.copperfield_wolves.v1', 'Copperfield Wolves', 'Wolves circle the smelting sheds.', 'kill_count', 6, NULL, 'wolf', NULL, 0, 6, 12, 120, 62, 0),
+(36, 'quest.ashford_skeletons.v1', 'Ashford Bones', 'Risen bones worry the ruins lane.', 'kill_count', 7, NULL, 'skeleton', NULL, 0, 3, 9, 85, 44, 0),
+(40, 'quest.millbrook_boars.v1', 'Millbrook Boars', 'Boars ruin the grain path.', 'kill_count', 6, NULL, 'boar', NULL, 0, 5, 11, 100, 52, 0),
+(44, 'quest.stonebend_orcs.v1', 'Stonebend Orcs', 'Orc scouts press the canyon shelf.', 'kill_count', 8, NULL, 'orc', NULL, 0, 8, 14, 140, 75, 1),
+(48, 'quest.highspire_shades.v1', 'Shade at the Spire', 'Shades cling to the high astral road.', 'kill_count', 6, NULL, 'shade', NULL, 0, 40, 46, 520, 300, 2),
+(52, 'quest.saltmere_spiders.v1', 'Saltmere Silk', 'Spiders infest the brine posts.', 'kill_count', 8, NULL, 'spider', NULL, 0, 38, 44, 480, 280, 1),
+(56, 'quest.ironpost_golems.v1', 'Ironpost Sentinels', 'Golems block the iron road.', 'kill_count', 5, NULL, 'golem', NULL, 0, 42, 48, 560, 320, 2),
+(60, 'quest.greyfen_harpies.v1', 'Greyfen Harpies', 'Harpies pick at the fen docks.', 'kill_count', 7, NULL, 'harpy', NULL, 0, 35, 41, 420, 240, 1),
+(61, 'quest.greyfen_visit_duskwatch.v1', 'Warning to Duskwatch', 'Bring tidings to Sister Morah.', 'visit_town', 1, NULL, NULL, 11, 0, 35, 41, 200, 110, 0),
+(65, 'quest.dunewatch_zombies.v1', 'Dune Dead', 'Zombies wander the silt flats.', 'kill_count', 10, NULL, 'zombie', NULL, 0, 36, 42, 440, 250, 1),
+(69, 'quest.coldbarrow_wraiths.v1', 'Coldbarrow Wraiths', 'Wraiths drift between the barrows.', 'kill_count', 8, NULL, 'wraith', NULL, 0, 33, 39, 400, 230, 1),
+(73, 'quest.mistral_cultists.v1', 'Mistral Cultists', 'Cultists chant in the fog line.', 'kill_count', 9, NULL, 'cultist', NULL, 0, 31, 37, 380, 220, 1),
+(77, 'quest.hollowmere_treants.v1', 'Hollowmere Roots', 'Treants root in the hollow mere.', 'kill_count', 4, NULL, 'treant', NULL, 0, 29, 35, 360, 210, 1),
+(81, 'quest.ashfen_demons.v1', 'Ashfen Embers', 'Demons leave cinders on the ash fen.', 'kill_count', 5, NULL, 'demon', NULL, 0, 27, 33, 340, 200, 1),
+(85, 'quest.thornmere_lizards.v1', 'Thornmere Scalebacks', 'Battle lizards bask by the thorns.', 'kill_count', 8, NULL, 'battle_lizard', NULL, 0, 25, 31, 320, 190, 1),
+(89, 'quest.windgarde_visit_willowdale.v1', 'Parcel for Willowdale', 'Deliver a parcel to Elder Maren.', 'visit_town', 1, NULL, NULL, 1, 0, 23, 29, 150, 85, 0),
+(93, 'quest.frosthollow_titans.v1', 'Frost Titan Steps', 'Titans loom past the frost hollow.', 'kill_count', 4, NULL, 'titan', NULL, 0, 45, 52, 640, 380, 2),
+(97, 'quest.sungrasp_wyverns.v1', 'Sungrasp Wyverns', 'Wyverns circle the sun cliffs.', 'kill_count', 6, NULL, 'wyvern', NULL, 0, 47, 53, 680, 400, 2),
+(101, 'quest.glimmerford_manticores.v1', 'Glimmerford Alphas', 'Manticores claim the ford approaches.', 'kill_count', 5, NULL, 'manticore', NULL, 0, 49, 55, 720, 420, 2),
+(105, 'quest.starveil_wardens.v1', 'Veil Wardens', 'Forest wardens dispute the star road.', 'kill_count', 3, NULL, 'forest_warden', NULL, 0, 51, 60, 800, 480, 3);
+
+SELECT pg_catalog.setval('public.towns_id_seq', (SELECT COALESCE(MAX(id), 1) FROM public.towns), true);
+SELECT pg_catalog.setval('public.town_buildings_id_seq', (SELECT COALESCE(MAX(id), 1) FROM public.town_buildings), true);
+SELECT pg_catalog.setval('public.npcs_id_seq', (SELECT COALESCE(MAX(id), 1) FROM public.npcs), true);
+SELECT pg_catalog.setval('public.roads_id_seq', (SELECT COALESCE(MAX(id), 1) FROM public.roads), true);
+SELECT pg_catalog.setval('public.quests_id_seq', (SELECT COALESCE(MAX(id), 1) FROM public.quests), true);
diff --git a/backend/migrations/000031_town_positions_min_travel_time.sql b/backend/migrations/000031_town_positions_min_travel_time.sql
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ac01ccf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/migrations/000031_town_positions_min_travel_time.sql
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+-- Scale world positions so every road segment (straight line between town centers)
+-- is at least (1.2 world_units/sec) * (1.5 * 3600 sec) = 6480 units.
+-- Method: uniform scale from centroid of towns 1..31; factor = 6480 / min_edge
+-- where min_edge was ~870.54 (towns 8–2) before this migration.
+-- Server recomputes road polylines and Distance in LoadRoadGraph from town coords.
+
+-- Centroid and scale (derived from pre-migration layout including 000030 towns).
+-- cx, cy = AVG(world_x), AVG(world_y) over ids 1..31 before scale.
+DO $$
+DECLARE
+  cx double precision := 5365.609677419355;
+  cy double precision := 4259.612903225806;
+  s  double precision := 6480.0 / 870.5435801842434;
+BEGIN
+  UPDATE public.towns
+  SET world_x = cx + (world_x - cx) * s,
+      world_y = cy + (world_y - cy) * s
+  WHERE id BETWEEN 1 AND 31;
+
+  UPDATE public.heroes
+  SET position_x = cx + (position_x - cx) * s,
+      position_y = cy + (position_y - cy) * s;
+END $$;
+
+-- Stored road.distance is overwritten at runtime; scale placeholders for any SQL/reporting.
+UPDATE public.roads SET distance = distance * (6480.0 / 870.5435801842434);
+
+-- Legacy table not read by Go server; remove stale geometry so DB matches new world.
+TRUNCATE TABLE public.road_waypoints;
diff --git a/frontend/src/i18n/contentLabels.ts b/frontend/src/i18n/contentLabels.ts
index 8c82aad..9c3f273 100644
--- a/frontend/src/i18n/contentLabels.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/i18n/contentLabels.ts
@@ -20,6 +20,26 @@ export const TOWN_ID_TO_NAME_KEY: Record<number, string> = {
   9: 'town.emberwell.v1',
   10: 'town.frostmark.v1',
   11: 'town.duskwatch.v1',
+  12: 'town.silverstep.v1',
+  13: 'town.copperfield.v1',
+  14: 'town.ashford.v1',
+  15: 'town.millbrook.v1',
+  16: 'town.stonebend.v1',
+  17: 'town.highspire.v1',
+  18: 'town.saltmere.v1',
+  19: 'town.ironpost.v1',
+  20: 'town.greyfen.v1',
+  21: 'town.dunewatch.v1',
+  22: 'town.coldbarrow.v1',
+  23: 'town.mistral.v1',
+  24: 'town.hollowmere.v1',
+  25: 'town.ashfen.v1',
+  26: 'town.thornmere.v1',
+  27: 'town.windgarde.v1',
+  28: 'town.frosthollow.v1',
+  29: 'town.sungrasp.v1',
+  30: 'town.glimmerford.v1',
+  31: 'town.starveil.v1',
 };
 
 /** Localized town label from numeric `towns.id` (visit_town quest target, etc.). */
@@ -46,6 +66,26 @@ const TOWNS: Record<string, Bilingual> = {
   'town.emberwell.v1': { en: 'Emberwell', ru: 'Эмбервелл' },
   'town.frostmark.v1': { en: 'Frostmark', ru: 'Фростмарк' },
   'town.duskwatch.v1': { en: 'Duskwatch', ru: 'Дасквотч' },
+  'town.silverstep.v1': { en: 'Silverstep', ru: 'Сильверстеп' },
+  'town.copperfield.v1': { en: 'Copperfield', ru: 'Копперфилд' },
+  'town.ashford.v1': { en: 'Ashford', ru: 'Эшфорд' },
+  'town.millbrook.v1': { en: 'Millbrook', ru: 'Милбрук' },
+  'town.stonebend.v1': { en: 'Stonebend', ru: 'Стоунбенд' },
+  'town.highspire.v1': { en: 'Highspire', ru: 'Хайспайр' },
+  'town.saltmere.v1': { en: 'Saltmere', ru: 'Солтмиер' },
+  'town.ironpost.v1': { en: 'Ironpost', ru: 'Айронпост' },
+  'town.greyfen.v1': { en: 'Greyfen', ru: 'Грейфен' },
+  'town.dunewatch.v1': { en: 'Dunewatch', ru: 'Дьюнвотч' },
+  'town.coldbarrow.v1': { en: 'Coldbarrow', ru: 'Колдбарроу' },
+  'town.mistral.v1': { en: 'Mistral', ru: 'Мистраль' },
+  'town.hollowmere.v1': { en: 'Hollowmere', ru: 'Холлоумир' },
+  'town.ashfen.v1': { en: 'Ashfen', ru: 'Эшфен' },
+  'town.thornmere.v1': { en: 'Thornmere', ru: 'Торнмир' },
+  'town.windgarde.v1': { en: 'Windgarde', ru: 'Виндгард' },
+  'town.frosthollow.v1': { en: 'Frosthollow', ru: 'Фростхоллоу' },
+  'town.sungrasp.v1': { en: 'Sungrasp', ru: 'Санграсп' },
+  'town.glimmerford.v1': { en: 'Glimmerford', ru: 'Глиммерфорд' },
+  'town.starveil.v1': { en: 'Starveil', ru: 'Старвейл' },
 };
 
 const NPCS: Record<string, Bilingual> = {
@@ -58,6 +98,88 @@ const NPCS: Record<string, Bilingual> = {
   'npc.bone_merchant.v1': { en: 'Bone Merchant', ru: 'Торговец костями' },
   'npc.priestess_liora.v1': { en: 'Priestess Liora', ru: 'Жрица Лиора' },
   [WANDERING_MERCHANT_NPC_KEY]: { en: 'Wandering Merchant', ru: 'Бродячий торговец' },
+  'npc.clerk_sera.v1': { en: 'Clerk Sera', ru: 'Клер Сера' },
+  'npc.notary_bram.v1': { en: 'Notary Bram', ru: 'Нотариус Брам' },
+  'npc.copper_nils.v1': { en: 'Copper Nils', ru: 'Коппер Нилс' },
+  'npc.tin_mara.v1': { en: 'Tin Mara', ru: 'Тин Мара' },
+  'npc.sister_calm.v1': { en: 'Sister Calm', ru: 'Сестра Калм' },
+  'npc.foreman_rook.v1': { en: 'Foreman Rook', ru: 'Форман Рук' },
+  'npc.wire_merchant.v1': { en: 'Wire Merchant', ru: 'Торговец проволокой' },
+  'npc.bolt_jada.v1': { en: 'Bolt Jada', ru: 'Болт Джада' },
+  'npc.sage_mottle.v1': { en: 'Sage Mottle', ru: 'Сейдж Моттл' },
+  'npc.warden_pike.v1': { en: 'Warden Pike', ru: 'Варден Пайк' },
+  'npc.ash_vendor.v1': { en: 'Ash Vendor', ru: 'Торговец золой' },
+  'npc.scrap_yori.v1': { en: 'Scrap Yori', ru: 'Скрап Йори' },
+  'npc.herb_rill.v1': { en: 'Herb Rill', ru: 'Херб Рилл' },
+  'npc.miller_tove.v1': { en: 'Miller Tove', ru: 'Миллер Тов' },
+  'npc.grain_peddler.v1': { en: 'Grain Peddler', ru: 'Зерновой бродяга' },
+  'npc.sack_ren.v1': { en: 'Sack Ren', ru: 'Сак Рен' },
+  'npc.brother_salve.v1': { en: 'Brother Salve', ru: 'Брат Сальв' },
+  'npc.stone_judge.v1': { en: 'Stone Judge', ru: 'Каменный судья' },
+  'npc.edge_trader.v1': { en: 'Edge Trader', ru: 'Торговец с краю' },
+  'npc.crack_merchant.v1': { en: 'Crack Merchant', ru: 'Торговец из трещины' },
+  'npc.sister_flint.v1': { en: 'Sister Flint', ru: 'Сестра Флинт' },
+  'npc.starward_oren.v1': { en: 'Starward Oren', ru: 'Старворд Орен' },
+  'npc.spire_imports.v1': { en: 'Spire Imports', ru: 'Спайр Импортс' },
+  'npc.comet_outfitter.v1': { en: 'Comet Outfitter', ru: 'Комет Аутфиттер' },
+  'npc.void_medic.v1': { en: 'Void Medic', ru: 'Медик пустоты' },
+  'npc.brine_archivist.v1': { en: 'Brine Archivist', ru: 'Архивариус рассола' },
+  'npc.salt_broker.v1': { en: 'Salt Broker', ru: 'Солёный брокер' },
+  'npc.reed_trader.v1': { en: 'Reed Trader', ru: 'Торговец тростником' },
+  'npc.mud_healer.v1': { en: 'Mud Healer', ru: 'Грязевой лекарь' },
+  'npc.post_warden.v1': { en: 'Post Warden', ru: 'Страж поста' },
+  'npc.ironmonger.v1': { en: 'Ironmonger', ru: 'Железный торговец' },
+  'npc.rivet_seller.v1': { en: 'Rivet Seller', ru: 'Продавец заклёпок' },
+  'npc.forge_medic.v1': { en: 'Forge Medic', ru: 'Кузнечный медик' },
+  'npc.bog_chronicler.v1': { en: 'Bog Chronicler', ru: 'Хронист болота' },
+  'npc.fen_notary.v1': { en: 'Fen Notary', ru: 'Нотариус топи' },
+  'npc.mire_merchant.v1': { en: 'Mire Merchant', ru: 'Торговец трясиной' },
+  'npc.reed_coin.v1': { en: 'Reed Coin', ru: 'Рид Коин' },
+  'npc.swamp_mender.v1': { en: 'Swamp Mender', ru: 'Болотный латальщик' },
+  'npc.dune_scout.v1': { en: 'Dune Scout', ru: 'Разведчик дюн' },
+  'npc.silt_trader.v1': { en: 'Silt Trader', ru: 'Торговец илом' },
+  'npc.sand_peddler.v1': { en: 'Sand Peddler', ru: 'Песочный бродяга' },
+  'npc.grit_healer.v1': { en: 'Grit Healer', ru: 'Грит‑лекарь' },
+  'npc.barrow_keeper.v1': { en: 'Barrow Keeper', ru: 'Хранитель курганов' },
+  'npc.bone_outfitter.v1': { en: 'Bone Outfitter', ru: 'Костяной снаряженец' },
+  'npc.cold_peddler.v1': { en: 'Cold Peddler', ru: 'Холодный бродяга' },
+  'npc.shroud_medic.v1': { en: 'Shroud Medic', ru: 'Медик покрова' },
+  'npc.mist_ranger.v1': { en: 'Mist Ranger', ru: 'Рейнджер тумана' },
+  'npc.fog_trader.v1': { en: 'Fog Trader', ru: 'Торговец туманом' },
+  'npc.dew_merchant.v1': { en: 'Dew Merchant', ru: 'Торговец росой' },
+  'npc.vapor_healer.v1': { en: 'Vapor Healer', ru: 'Лекарь пара' },
+  'npc.hollow_scribe.v1': { en: 'Hollow Scribe', ru: 'Писарь пустоты' },
+  'npc.mer_imports.v1': { en: 'Mer Imports', ru: 'Мер Импортс' },
+  'npc.rot_trader.v1': { en: 'Rot Trader', ru: 'Торговец гнилью' },
+  'npc.bog_medic.v1': { en: 'Bog Medic', ru: 'Болотный медик' },
+  'npc.herald_ash.v1': { en: 'Ash Herald', ru: 'Глашатай пепла' },
+  'npc.cinder_seller.v1': { en: 'Cinder Seller', ru: 'Продавец золы' },
+  'npc.ember_peddler.v1': { en: 'Ember Peddler', ru: 'Угольный бродяга' },
+  'npc.ash_healer.v1': { en: 'Ash Healer', ru: 'Пепельный лекарь' },
+  'npc.thorn_watcher.v1': { en: 'Thorn Watcher', ru: 'Дозорный шипов' },
+  'npc.briar_trader.v1': { en: 'Briar Trader', ru: 'Торговец шипами' },
+  'npc.root_seller.v1': { en: 'Root Seller', ru: 'Продавец корней' },
+  'npc.leaf_medic.v1': { en: 'Leaf Medic', ru: 'Лиственный медик' },
+  'npc.gale_factor.v1': { en: 'Gale Factor', ru: 'Фактор шторма' },
+  'npc.wind_outfitter.v1': { en: 'Wind Outfitter', ru: 'Ветряной снаряженец' },
+  'npc.gust_peddler.v1': { en: 'Gust Peddler', ru: 'Порывистый бродяга' },
+  'npc.breeze_healer.v1': { en: 'Breeze Healer', ru: 'Лекарь бриза' },
+  'npc.frost_archivist.v1': { en: 'Frost Archivist', ru: 'Морозный архивариус' },
+  'npc.rime_trader.v1': { en: 'Rime Trader', ru: 'Торговец инеем' },
+  'npc.hoarfrost_seller.v1': { en: 'Hoarfrost Seller', ru: 'Продавец инея' },
+  'npc.ice_medic.v1': { en: 'Ice Medic', ru: 'Лёд‑медик' },
+  'npc.sun_warden.v1': { en: 'Sun Warden', ru: 'Страж солнца' },
+  'npc.cliff_merchant.v1': { en: 'Cliff Merchant', ru: 'Утёсный торговец' },
+  'npc.crag_peddler.v1': { en: 'Crag Peddler', ru: 'Краг‑бродяга' },
+  'npc.dust_healer.v1': { en: 'Dust Healer', ru: 'Пыльный лекарь' },
+  'npc.ford_marshal.v1': { en: 'Ford Marshal', ru: 'Маршал брода' },
+  'npc.river_trader.v1': { en: 'River Trader', ru: 'Речной торговец' },
+  'npc.bridge_seller.v1': { en: 'Bridge Seller', ru: 'Продавец мостов' },
+  'npc.stream_medic.v1': { en: 'Stream Medic', ru: 'Ручьевой медик' },
+  'npc.veil_seer.v1': { en: 'Veil Seer', ru: 'Видящая завесы' },
+  'npc.star_trader.v1': { en: 'Star Trader', ru: 'Звёздный торговец' },
+  'npc.nebula_peddler.v1': { en: 'Nebula Peddler', ru: 'Туманность‑бродяга' },
+  'npc.veil_mender_starveil.v1': { en: 'Veil Mender', ru: 'Латальщик завесы' },
 };
 
 const DIALOGUES: Record<string, Bilingual> = {
diff --git a/frontend/src/i18n/en.yml b/frontend/src/i18n/en.yml
index 738603e..420fa5d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/i18n/en.yml
+++ b/frontend/src/i18n/en.yml
@@ -239,6 +239,22 @@ adventure_log:
   hero_meet.auto.wind_picks_up: Wind's picking up.
   hero_meet.auto.good_luck_hunt: Good luck out there.
   hero_meet.auto.watch_the_brush: Watch the treeline.
+  hero_meet.auto.same_road_twice: Feels like we walked this bend twice.
+  hero_meet.auto.water_skin_low: Water's low in the skin — next well matters.
+  hero_meet.auto.campfire_smoke_ahead: Smoke ahead — maybe a safe fire.
+  hero_meet.auto.no_coin_no_story: No coin, no story — that's the rule.
+  hero_meet.auto.armor_pinch_reminder: Armor pinches; you tighten it anyway.
+  hero_meet.auto.storm_smell_air: Storm smell on the air — or just your imagination.
+  hero_meet.auto.map_wrong_fold: Your map has the wrong fold; you pretend it's fine.
+  hero_meet.auto.heard_city_bells: Thought I heard city bells — probably birds.
+  hero_meet.auto.strap_mended_maybe: Strap's held so far; 'mended' is a strong word.
+  hero_meet.auto.monster_or_mud: Could be a monster — could be mud. Same heartbeat.
+  hero_meet.auto.share_rations_nod: If you share rations, we nod and call it peace.
+  hero_meet.auto.night_cold_early: Night feels early today; the road disagrees.
+  hero_meet.auto.footprints_cross_yours: Footprints cross yours — none of your business.
+  hero_meet.auto.quiet_not_safe: Quiet doesn't mean safe; it means listening.
+  hero_meet.auto.merchant_lied_once: A merchant lied to me once. I bought soup anyway.
+  hero_meet.auto.birds_flew_strange: Birds flew strange yesterday. Today they're normal. Suspicious.
 
 achievements:
   first_blood: First Blood
@@ -526,6 +542,21 @@ roadside:
   smile_nothing_helps: You smile at nothing in particular. It helps.
   tomorrow_walk_tonight_breathe: Tomorrow you'll walk again. Tonight you just breathe.
   grind_volume_down: You admit the grind is loud, then turn the volume down.
+  inventory_full_soul: If your soul had inventory slots, regret would be legendary.
+  checkpoint_tree_suspicious: That tree looks like a checkpoint. It refuses to save.
+  buff_icon_inner_peace: You search for a buff icon for inner peace. Not lootable.
+  rng_prayer_whisper: You whisper a small prayer to RNG. It answers with wind.
+  horse_missing_inventory: Your imaginary horse is missing from inventory. Tragic.
+  quest_marker_behind_you: The quest marker is probably behind you. Classic.
+  save_button_reality: You wish reality had a save button. It has dirt instead.
+  lag_spirit_anvil: Your spirit lags one beat behind your body. Anvil timing.
+  npc_repeat_same_line: You suspect NPCs rehearse the same line in every timeline.
+  grass_pixel_perfect: The grass is insultingly pretty. Pixel-perfect shame.
+  boss_music_birdsong: No boss music — only birds. Somehow worse.
+  loot_greed_shame_cycle: Loot thought, then greed, then shame. Full combo.
+  hp_bar_poetry_slack: Your HP bar is poetry written in slack.
+  respawn_thought_comfort: Respawn isn't real, but the thought is warm.
+  roadside_meta_fourth_wall: Even the roadside thinks the fourth wall is drafty.
 
 town_npc_visit:
   merchant:
@@ -535,6 +566,12 @@ town_npc_visit:
     rumors_bandits_carts: You swap rumors about bandits and broken cart wheels.
     bell_traveler_pack: A bell tinkles as another traveler shoulders their pack.
     step_back_tally_gold: You step back, mentally tallying what you can afford.
+    scale_dust_counter: Dust on the scales makes every coin an argument.
+    rope_coil_trips_you: A coil of rope tries to trip you — friendly sabotage.
+    copper_jingles_pouch: Copper jingles like it owns the pouch.
+    foreign_coin_bite: You test a foreign coin with your teeth. Old habit.
+    no_credit_today: '''No credit today'' is carved into the counter like scripture.'
+    closing_soon_maybe: They mutter 'closing soon' with zero conviction.
   healer:
     linens_herbs_tent: Clean linens and sharp herbs fill the small tent.
     professional_frown_onceover: The healer looks you over with a professional frown.
@@ -542,6 +579,12 @@ town_npc_visit:
     tonic_steams_table: A tonic steams on the side table; you hope it is not meant for you.
     blessings_salves_bandages: They mutter blessings while sorting salves and bandages.
     lighter_under_canvas: You feel oddly lighter just standing under the canvas.
+    needle_flash_quick: A needle flashes; you look away like bravery is optional.
+    wash_basin_cloudy: The wash basin is cloudy — honesty in plumbing.
+    herb_bundle_label_faded: Herb bundles wear labels faded into myth.
+    whisper_count_pulse: They whisper numbers that might be pulse or price.
+    lint_free_bandage_brag: They brag about lint-free bandages. You almost believe.
+    bitter_tea_offer: Bitter tea is offered as medicine or punishment. Both.
   quest_giver:
     scrolls_wax_desk: Scrolls and wax seals clutter the quest giver’s desk.
     ink_stained_map_tap: They tap a map with an ink-stained finger.
@@ -549,6 +592,12 @@ town_npc_visit:
     draft_parchment_smell: A draft carries the smell of old parchment.
     squint_spine_legend: They squint as if measuring your spine against a legend.
     promise_listen_worth_it: You promise to listen; they promise it will be worth it.
+    seal_crack_important: A seal cracks; somehow that means 'important.'
+    chair_squeak_dramatic: The chair squeaks on cue — unpaid sound designer.
+    window_draft_story: A draft through the window carries someone else's story.
+    stamp_ink_thumb: Ink stains their thumb like a second seal.
+    reward_bag_heavier: The reward bag looks heavier than your conscience.
+    last_hero_failed_joke: They joke that the last hero failed upward. Ha.
   generic:
     town_noise_blanket: You pause; the town noise folds around you like a blanket.
     grain_prices_argument: Someone nearby argues about grain prices in good humor.
@@ -556,3 +605,9 @@ town_npc_visit:
     strap_tighten_pretend: You tighten a strap and pretend you meant to stop here.
     dog_boring_sleeps: A dog watches you, decides you are boring, and sleeps.
     breathe_ready_move_on: You breathe out, ready to move on when the moment feels right.
+    bell_distant_smith: A distant smith's bell argues with the noon heat.
+    child_chasing_chicken: A child chases a chicken; civilization holds.
+    rain_barrel_drip: Rain drips from a barrel like slow percussion.
+    cloak_smell_smoke: Your cloak smells faintly of smoke and older roads.
+    notice_board_torn: The notice board is half torn — optimism with teeth.
+    two_guards_yawn: Two guards yawn in unison; discipline, but sleepy.
diff --git a/frontend/src/i18n/ru.yml b/frontend/src/i18n/ru.yml
index d25febf..28592be 100644
--- a/frontend/src/i18n/ru.yml
+++ b/frontend/src/i18n/ru.yml
@@ -239,6 +239,22 @@ adventure_log:
   hero_meet.auto.wind_picks_up: Ветер усиливается.
   hero_meet.auto.good_luck_hunt: Удачи.
   hero_meet.auto.watch_the_brush: Смотри под кусты.
+  hero_meet.auto.same_road_twice: Кажется, этот поворот мы уже проходили.
+  hero_meet.auto.water_skin_low: В бурдюке мало воды — следующий колодец важен.
+  hero_meet.auto.campfire_smoke_ahead: Впереди дым — может, безопасный костёр.
+  hero_meet.auto.no_coin_no_story: Нет монеты — нет истории, так у них заведено.
+  hero_meet.auto.armor_pinch_reminder: Доспех жмёт — всё равно подтягиваешь ремень.
+  hero_meet.auto.storm_smell_air: Пахнет грозой — или это воображение.
+  hero_meet.auto.map_wrong_fold: Карта сложена не той стороной — делаешь вид, что так надо.
+  hero_meet.auto.heard_city_bells: Показалось, слышны городские колокола — наверное птицы.
+  hero_meet.auto.strap_mended_maybe: Ремень пока держится; «починен» — громко сказано.
+  hero_meet.auto.monster_or_mud: Может монстр — может грязь. Пульс одинаковый.
+  hero_meet.auto.share_rations_nod: Поделишься пайком — кивнём и назовём это миром.
+  hero_meet.auto.night_cold_early: Ночь сегодня ранняя; дорога с этим не согласна.
+  hero_meet.auto.footprints_cross_yours: Чужие следы пересекают твои — не твоё дело.
+  hero_meet.auto.quiet_not_safe: Тихо — не значит безопасно; значит надо слушать.
+  hero_meet.auto.merchant_lied_once: Торговец однажды соврал. Ты всё равно купил похлёбку.
+  hero_meet.auto.birds_flew_strange: Вчера птицы летели странно. Сегодня нормально. Подозрительно.
 
 achievements:
   first_blood: 'Первая кровь'
@@ -526,6 +542,21 @@ roadside:
   smile_nothing_helps: 'Ты улыбаешься ни о чём. Помогает.'
   tomorrow_walk_tonight_breathe: 'Завтра снова пойдёшь. Сегодня просто дышишь.'
   grind_volume_down: 'Ты признаёшь, что гринд громкий, и приглушаешь громкость.'
+  inventory_full_soul: 'Если бы у души были слоты, сожаление было бы легендарным лутом.'
+  checkpoint_tree_suspicious: 'Это дерево похоже на чекпоинт. Оно отказывается сохранять.'
+  buff_icon_inner_peace: 'Ищешь иконку баффа «внутренний покой». Не дропается.'
+  rng_prayer_whisper: 'Шепчешь молитву RNG. В ответ — ветер.'
+  horse_missing_inventory: 'Воображаемой лошади нет в инвентаре. Трагедия.'
+  quest_marker_behind_you: 'Метка квеста, наверное, сзади. Классика.'
+  save_button_reality: 'Хочется кнопки сохранения у реальности. Есть только грязь.'
+  lag_spirit_anvil: 'Дух отстаёт на удар от тела. Тайминг на наковальне.'
+  npc_repeat_same_line: 'Кажется, NPC репетируют ту же реплику во всех мирах.'
+  grass_pixel_perfect: 'Трава обидно красива. Пиксельное совершенство.'
+  boss_music_birdsong: 'Нет босс-музыки — только птицы. Как-то хуже.'
+  loot_greed_shame_cycle: 'Мысль о луте, жадность, стыд. Полное комбо.'
+  hp_bar_poetry_slack: 'Полоска HP — поэзия, написанная вялостью.'
+  respawn_thought_comfort: 'Респавна нет, но мысль о нём греет.'
+  roadside_meta_fourth_wall: 'Даже обочина считает, что четвёртая стена продувается.'
 
 town_npc_visit:
   merchant:
@@ -535,6 +566,12 @@ town_npc_visit:
     rumors_bandits_carts: 'Вы обмениваетесь слухами о разбойниках и сломанных осях.'
     bell_traveler_pack: 'Звенит колокольчик: ещё один путник взваливает рюкзак.'
     step_back_tally_gold: 'Ты отступаешь, устно подсчитывая, на что хватит золота.'
+    scale_dust_counter: 'Пыль на весах превращает каждую монету в спор.'
+    rope_coil_trips_you: 'Клубок верёвки пытается подставить подножку — дружеская диверсия.'
+    copper_jingles_pouch: 'Медь звенит так, будто кошелёк её не принадлежит.'
+    foreign_coin_bite: 'Проверяешь чужую монету зубами. Старая привычка.'
+    no_credit_today: '''Сегодня без кредита'' вырезано на прилавке как заповедь.'
+    closing_soon_maybe: 'Бормочут «скоро закрываем» без единой искренности.'
   healer:
     linens_herbs_tent: 'В палатке пахнет чистым бельём и резкими травами.'
     professional_frown_onceover: 'Целитель окинул тебя взглядом с профессиональным хмурением.'
@@ -542,6 +579,12 @@ town_npc_visit:
     tonic_steams_table: 'На столике дымится отвар; надеешься, он не для тебя.'
     blessings_salves_bandages: 'Бормочут благословения, перекладывая мази и бинты.'
     lighter_under_canvas: 'Стоя под пологом, чувствуешь себя странно легче.'
+    needle_flash_quick: 'Мелькает игла; ты отводишь взгляд — будто храбрость опциональна.'
+    wash_basin_cloudy: 'Умывальник мутный — честность в сантехнике.'
+    herb_bundle_label_faded: 'Пучки трав с этикетками, давно растворившимися в миф.'
+    whisper_count_pulse: 'Шепчут цифры — пульс или цена, не разобрать.'
+    lint_free_bandage_brag: 'Хвастаются бинтами без ворса. Ты почти веришь.'
+    bitter_tea_offer: 'Горький чай — лекарство или наказание. И то и другое.'
   quest_giver:
     scrolls_wax_desk: 'Стол завален свитками и сургучными печатями.'
     ink_stained_map_tap: 'По карте стучит перстью в чернильных пятнах.'
@@ -549,6 +592,12 @@ town_npc_visit:
     draft_parchment_smell: 'Сквозняк несёт запах старой бумаги.'
     squint_spine_legend: 'Щурятся, будто меряют тебя легендой напротив.'
     promise_listen_worth_it: 'Ты обещаешь слушать; обещают, что оно того стоит.'
+    seal_crack_important: 'Трескается печать — и это значит «важно».'
+    chair_squeak_dramatic: 'Стул скрипит вовремя — звукорежиссёр не получил золото.'
+    window_draft_story: 'Сквозняк из окна приносит чужую историю.'
+    stamp_ink_thumb: 'Чернила на пальце — второй печати хватает.'
+    reward_bag_heavier: 'Мешок с наградой выглядит тяжелее совести.'
+    last_hero_failed_joke: 'Шутят, что прошлый герой «ошибся вверх». Ха.'
   generic:
     town_noise_blanket: 'Ты замираешь; городской шум обволакивает, как одеяло.'
     grain_prices_argument: 'Рядом в шутку спорят о цене на зерно.'
@@ -556,3 +605,9 @@ town_npc_visit:
     strap_tighten_pretend: 'Подтягиваешь ремень и делаешь вид, что так и задумано.'
     dog_boring_sleeps: 'Собака смотрит, решает, что ты скучен, и засыпает.'
     breathe_ready_move_on: 'Выдыхаешь — готов идти дальше, когда будет пора.'
+    bell_distant_smith: 'Далёкий колокол кузни спорит с полуденным зноем.'
+    child_chasing_chicken: 'Ребёнок гоняет курицу — цивилизация держится.'
+    rain_barrel_drip: 'С бочки капает дождь — медленная перкуссия.'
+    cloak_smell_smoke: 'Плащ пахнет дымом и более старыми дорогами.'
+    notice_board_torn: 'Доска объявлений изорвана вполовину — оптимизм с зубами.'
+    two_guards_yawn: 'Два стража зевают синхронно — дисциплина, но сонная.'