| “ | Passepartout, did you say your name was? What a curious appellation! | ” |
–Jules Verne | ||
Jules Verne is a character who appears at the beginning of the journey around the world on the Amphitrite Express , starting from the second playthrough.
Background[]
Verne was a French novelist, poet and playwright and author of Around the World in Eighty Days, the novel on which 80 Days is based.
His appearance in the game is a cameo that pays homage to his work being the origin of the game.
Character[]
Verne appears interested in Passepartout and his own journey and character, alluding to him being a character of his own creation. His dialogue mentions his dislike of romance being the centre of novels and interest in realistic, accurate fiction.
Role[]
Verne can be encountered if the player immediately chooses the 'converse' option while aboard the Amphitrite Express, having a brief conversation with him about routes and his craft. He will always know the routes Paris to Zurich, Paris to Nice, and Nice to Tunis if they are available.