Interlude 1

## Interlude
## Intro 1
\g[Castle Gate]
\f[6|Vanore]\m[6|5]\w[5]
\s[5]\e[5|1]
Ah! You are back! Welcome, welcome!|
\s[-2]

\f[0|Ywain]\m[0|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
No need to welcome me\n
to my own home, Vanore.\n
If you'll excuse me.|
\s[-2]

\m[2|4]\w[4]\f[4|nil]
\w[4]

\r[5]\s[5]
Well, he seems more annoyed than usual.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|Pellinore]\f[1|Merlina]
\s[2]
Sorry about him, Vanore,\r[5] Lord Urien\n
was his father, and his death...|

\s[5]
Ah, that is right; I forgot about\n
that connection. I will have to\n
offer him my condolences then.|\n
So, Pellinore, I have not been\n
introduced! Who is this young lady?|

\s[1]
I'm Merlina, daughter of Lady Sebile.\n
Er... Who exactly are you? Why do\n
you know Pellinore and Ywain?|

\s[2]
Right; Merlina, this is Vanore. She's\n
one of Princess Guinivere's advisors.\n
Well, former advisors, I guess.|

\s[1]
... What? As in... Imperatrix Arturs's\n
younger sister Princess Guinivere?|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Indeed. Lovely to meet you, dear.|

\s[1]
I... I don't understand what's\n
going on. Why is she here?|

\s[2]
We can explain it all. Sorry, it kind\n
of slipped my mind since she wasn't\n
with us when we stormed the castle.|

\s[5]
You will have to excuse me. Fighting\n
is not really one of my strengths.|

\s[1]
Right... If you say so. If you'll excuse me.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]
\w[8]

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Well, that could have gone better.\n
This is the same Merlina you and\n
Ywain were speaking about before?|

\s[2]
Yes. We thought she was taken captive\n
by Lord Urien's soldiers... But she\n
managed to evade them entirely.|

\s[5]
At least you met up with her eventually.\n
There are a lot of people in the castle\n
right now, and I know... None of them.|\e[5|1]\n
Would you mind being my guide, Pellinore?|

\s[2]
Er, I'm not sure that I'm the right\n
person to ask, but I'll do my best.|

\s[5]
That is all I ask of you.|
\s[-2]

## Intro 2
\g[Courtyard]
\r[4]\f[4|Anna]\f[6|Lot]\w[16]
\f[1|Pellinore]\m[1|2]\w[8]
\s[2]
Father?|
\s[-2]

\r[4]\m[4|5]\w[4]
\s[6]\e[6|1]
Pellinore! My son, it brings me joy\n
to see you. You look well! Strong!|

\s[2]
T-thanks...|

\s[5]
I was just telling your father about\n
the letter you sent me requesting aid.\n
A very smart decision, given what happened.|

\s[6]
See, Pellinore; I told you, you're a\n
natural-born leader. All you need is\n
a bit more confidence, and you'll--|
\s[-2]

\s[6]\e[6|0]
Hmm? Pellinore, who is that woman?|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Vanore]\e[1|1]
\s[1]
Greetings, esteems Merovian lords!\n
I am Vanore, of Avilion. A pleasure\n
to make your acquaintances.|

\s[5]
Vanore, you say? Well, I am General\n
Anna, of Kameloth. I'm not a Merovian.|

\s[1]\e[1|0]
Oh! My apologies, General.

\s[6]
I am Lord Lot of Fafnir. Pellinore's father.|

\s[1]\e[1|1]
Ah! You raised a fine son, my lord!|

\s[6]
Thank you... But, Vanore, how did an\n
Avilnite like yourself find yourself in\n
my son's company? It is rather... strange.|

\s[2]
Er, we met her on our travels to Reginn.\n
She and her servant were being hunted\n
by mercenaries, so we decided to help.|

\s[1]
I am so grateful for that, if I must say.|

\s[5]
Hmm...|

\s[6]\e[6|1]
Well, that is my boy after all.\n
Always willing to help others.|

\s[2]
Right... Thank you, Father.|\n
Anyway, Vanore, there are more\n
people to meet. Father, General\n
Anna, I won't hold you any longer.|

\s[6]
No worries, my son. I do want to\n
speak with you and Helizabel though,\n
if you can spare a moment for me.|

\s[2]\m[2|2]
O-oh, of course! I'll let her know.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]\f[2|nil]
\w[16]

\s[6]\e[6|0]
General, you've gone silent on me.\n
Is something bothering you?|

\s[5]
No, it's nothing. I just remembered\n
there was something I had to do...|

\s[6]
Ah, well I won't keep you.|
\s[-2]

## Scene
\g[Castle]
\f[5|Pellinore]\f[6|Helizabel]
\f[2|Vanore]
\s[5]
Sorry about that, Vanore. Our father is...|

\s[6]
Not very good at first impressions.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
What are you apologizing for? Clearly\n
he adores the two of you. I think that's\n
lovely! Certainly better than the opposite.|

\s[5]
Sometimes I feel as if he's putting a\n
lot of pressure on the two of us...|

\s[2]
But you both clearly are able to\n
meet those expectations. Be more\n
proud of your achievements!|\n
God knows I be overjoyed to have\n
such a relationship with my family.|

\s[6]
Is there something wrong with them?|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
Oops. I've said too much. Well, keep\n
this between the three of us, but...|\n
Well, my father and sister are always\n
at each other's throats. My mother: a\n
drunk, and her mother: abusive.|\n
Honestly, it is a wonder either of us\n
managed to make it out of that family...|

\s[5]
Oh, so you and your sister\n
are half-siblings too, then?|

\s[6]
Pellinore and I know much about that\n
sort of family dynamic. Although, both\n
of our mothers were... cordial with us.|\n
No offense, but your situation sounds\n
like a nightmare.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Ahahaha! None taken, I believe my sister\n
would agree with you. Those were hellish times.|

\s[5]
I'm sorry you went through that, but at\n
least they're all memories at this point.|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
Well, it's not like Avilion is exactly\n
a paradise or something right now.|\n
Hopefully, after this war council, we\n
can devise a plan to fix that, though.|

\s[6]
Indeed.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]
\w[16]\f[6|nil]\w[4]
\f[2|Helizabel]
\s[2]
Pellinore, the meeting won't be starting\n
for quite some time. We can likely take\n
this time to reorganize our equipment.|\n
Maybe even run errands as well.|

\s[5]
I thought we were to start shortly?|

\s[2]
Unfortunately, more delays. From\n
Kameloth this time. One of the\n
nobility is to be on their way here.|\n
And, from General Anna's expression\n
when she mentioned it, they're going\n
to be a handful to deal with.|

\s[5]
Maybe I should try and sneak\n
in a nap beforehand then...|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]\f[2|nil]
\w[16]


## Fafnir Convo
## Pellinore, Angelsey
## Brychan, Gwladys
## Hector, Kay
## If Brychan and Gwladys alive
\g[Courtyard]
\f[3|Hector]\f[5|Kay]
\s[3]
I still can't believe Brychan.\n
He really left us to die back\n
there, Kay. His 'brothers in arms'.|

\s[5]
Hector, you know he had different\n
orders than we did. He and Gwladys\n
were to assist Lord Pellinore directly--|

\s[3]\b[3|2]
Yes, yes; I know. But he was aware\n
of the situation was he not?|\b[3|0]\n
We weren't so much as warned before\n
being ambushed by the bloody Ashen Knights!|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Brychan]\w[4]
\s[1]
And for that, I apologize.|
\s[-2]

\f[3|nil]\m[5|6]\w[4]\f[5|Hector]\w[4]
\s[5]\e[5|2]
Brychan! You've got some nerve...|

\s[6]
Hector! Come now, we're still alive,\n
aren't we? Thank Mabinogi for that.|

\s[5]
More like thank Arawn if anything,\n
the Avilnite was the one who spared us.|

\s[6]
Tisk.|
\s[-2]

\m[1|2]\w[4]\f[1|Gwladys]
\s[2]
Despite who you wish to thank,\n
Hector, the lack of coordination\n
on my part is to blame here.|

\s[1]
We're both sorry. When we allied\n
with Lord Pellinore, we were already\n
at the castle, so we went on ahead...|

\s[2]
And left your group potentially exposed\n
to an attack from the rear. It wasn't\n
expected, but it should have been considered.|

\s[5]
... ... ...|

\s[6]\e[6|1]
Thank you, Brychan. See, Hector?\n
We're not all as unreasonable\n
as you seem to think.|

\s[5]
Bah.|
\s[-2]

\w[16]

\f[2|nil]\f[1|nil]
\w[4]
\f[1|Pellinore]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\f[1|Angelsey]
\s[2]
Captains, you made it!|

\s[5]
No thanks to Brychan--|

\s[6]\e[6|0]
Hector, enough. He already apologized,\n
even when he had no reason to. Peace.|

\s[1]
How bad was General Lansalot's attack?|

\s[5]
Terrible. Thankfully, he was merciful\n
enough to give us a chance to retreat.|\n
Otherwise, we likely wouldn't be here.|

\s[6]
He's not exaggerating; with strength\n
like that, I question if we can really\n
beat Avilion at this rate.|

\s[5]
Silence, Kay! That's the same type of\n
thinking Lord Urien had! And I'll not\n
have you switching sides on me!|

\s[6]
You have no need to worry about that.|

\s[2]
Well, regardless, I'm glad you're here.|\n
With soldiers here and at the northern\n
border, Avilion will need to think twice\n
before trying to invade Merovin again.|

\s[5]
And what if they just send that demon\n
named Lansalot again? What then?|

\s[1]
We'll be more prepared. At the end\n
of the day, Captain, he is a man.\n
No man is immortal. You know this.|

\s[6]\e[6|1]
True, but I'd still like to avoid\n
him again if we can, haha!|

\s[2]
I agree... But, one day, we'll\n
need to deal with him.|

\s[5]
Unfortunately...|
\s[-2]

## Hreidmar Convo
## Pellinore, Merlina
## Fredegund, Childebert
## Claudin
\g[Castle]
\f[5|Claudin]\b[5|2]\f[3|Childebert]\f[6|Fredegund]
\s[5]
Huff... Huff...|

\s[3]
Take your time, Lord Claudin.\n
This was an especially strenuous\n
journey for you. An on short notice.|

\s[5]\b[5|0]
If it weren't... for this blasted\n
illness... The season is almost over,\n
isn't it? Finally, I'll have a reprieve.|

\s[6]
I wish you had told us earlier you\n
planned on making such a trip, Lord\n
Claudin. We could have returned for you.|

\s[5]
No, no; Pellinore needed the two of\n
you to support his army, not a sick\n
old man. I can handle myself... Somewhat.|

\s[3]
Regardless, we are glad to see\n
you in such high spirits.|

\s[5]
Childebert... Your humor has not waned.|

\s[3]\e[3|1]
You did always say it was my best trait.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Pellinore]\m[1|2]\w[8]
\s[2]
Lord Claudin! I thought that was you.|
\s[-2]

\f[3|nil]\w[4]\f[4|Childebert]
\w[4]
\s[5]
Ah, Pellinore! Good to see you\n
again. You're looking well.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
I could say the same to you.\n
Your seasonal illness is waning?|

\s[6]
Somewhat, at least. It never goes\n
away, but the symptoms lessen.|

\s[4]\b[4|2]
If only we could find a cure...|

\s[5]
I've lived my entire life like this,\n
I'll likely die with this illness.|\n
No need to worry about curing me.|

\s[4]\b[4|0]
Lord Claudin...|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Merlina]
\s[1]
Oh! Lord Claudin! This is a surprise!|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Merlina, dear, hello. How are you?|

\s[1]\e[1|1]
Well enough! Pelly and I have had\n
our hands full with the Alliance, but\n
the action has died down for now.|

\s[2]\e[2|0]\b[2|2]
Hopefully for a little longer...|

\s[6]
I wouldn't count on it, Lord Pellinore.|\b[2|0]\e[1|0]\e[5|0]\n
I've no doubt the Imperatix is planning\n
something as we speak given the recent\n
events with General Lansalot's sqaudron.|

\s[1]
Way to ruin the moment, Fredegund.|

\s[5]
She does have a knack for that.|

\s[6]\m[6|6]
L-Lord Claudin?|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
No need for such seriousness, it's\n
just a joke. Your dedication to both\n
Hreidmar and Merovin is appreciated.|

\s[6]\e[6|1]
Thank you.|

\s[2]
Anyway, we should be going. This is\n
the first opportunity we've had in\n
a while to gather our bearings.|

\s[1]
Does anyone want anything special\n
from town? We'll be leaving soon.|

\s[4]
If you see any Mana leaves could you\n
pick up some for me? They're useful\n
for crafting a basic medicine base.|

\s[2]
Mana leaves... Okay. We can\n
do that. See you all later.|
\s[-2]

## No Childebert & Freddie

## Lyngh Convo
## Anglesey, Helizabel
## Mark, Camille
## Brangaine
\g[Dungeon]
\f[5|Brangaine]
\s[5]
... Feh. I shouldn't have come.\e[5|2]\n
Just being in this place makes\n
my blood boil... That bastard Urien.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Mark]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\f[1|Camille]\w[2]
\s[1]
Lady Brangaine! You made it safe and sound.|
\s[-2]

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Camille, Mark? You're... alive?|

\s[2]
That we are. Your father had us leave\n
the castle before Lord Urien sprung\n
his attack. He must have had insight.|

\s[5]\b[5|2]
But, not enough to save himself...|

\s[1]
... I'm sorry, Lady Brangaine...\n
If there's anything we can do--|

\s[5]\b[5|0]
For one, you can explain why you're\n
here and not in Lyngh. I didn't even\n
know the two of you were still alive.|

\s[2]
We joined Lord Pellinore's army when\n
they were crossing into Lyngh to rescue\n
you and Lord Kaheden from Avilion.|\n
Of course, when we arrived, we were\n
told the truth of the situation.|

\s[1]
I wanted to convince you to join us,\n
but Mark told me it was better to let\n
you come to that decision on your own.|

\s[5]\e[5|2]
And you joined the very people who\n
murdered my father? Is that it?|

\s[2]
Lord Pellinore and Lord Ywain had nothing\n
to do with Lord Urien's betrayal. Both\n
worked to defeat him and reclaim Reginn.|

\s[5]
... But Urien is dead. I've heard the rumor:|\n
Ywain killed him to remove the need for a\n
trial and protect the rest of the worthless\n
soldiers of this territory from prosecution!|

\s[1]
Lord Ywian denies that--|

\s[5]\m[5|5]
Because he's a snake just like his father!|
\s[-2]

\b[2|2]
\s[2]
This is exactly why I did not wish to\n
speak with you back then.\b[2|0] You're angry\n
at the wrong people. You must see that.|

\s[5]
What would you know, Mark?|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
I suppose nothing, Lady Brangaine.\n
If you'll excuse me.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]
\w[4]\r[1]
\s[1]
Wait, Mark!|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]
\w[8]
\r[5]
\s[5]
None of them see the truth that's\n
before their very eyes. The absurdity--|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Helizabel]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
That's quite enough, Brangaine.|

\s[5]\r[5]
Helizabel, you would do well to\n
remember your place. I am LADY\n
Brangaine to one such as yourself.|

\s[2]
Perhaps in social circles, but right\n
now I am speaking to you as an equal.|\n
I tolerated your outburst earlier,\n
but it has been weeks. Ywain is not\n
to blame. Lord Urien is the sole one.|

\s[5]
I--|

\s[2]
If you want to blame anyone additional,\n
you're free to throw blame my direction.|\n
Lord Urien reached out to me months\n
hinting something like this following a\n
disagreement with Lady Sebile and Pelles.|\n
I didn't take him seriously, and then\n
he went and acted upon it.|

\s[5]
... ... ...|

\s[2]
If you don't want to participate in Merovin's\n
future, you might as well go home now.|\n
We've all lost something due to the Alliance\n
falling apart, you are not the only victim.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]
\w[16]

\f[6|Angelsey]\m[6|5]
\w[4]
\s[5]
Eliza... Was that wise? Our relationship\n
with Lyngh is strained as it is right now.|\n
It might not be a good idea to antagonize\n
the future leader of the territory.|

\s[2]
It needed to be said. Her attitude needs\n
to change, or we'll never progress forward.|

\s[5]
... I don't disagree...|
\s[-2]

## Otr Convo
## Merlina, Sebile
## Seth
\g[Chamber]
\f[5|Sebile]\w[4]
\f[2|Merlina]\f[1|Seth]
\s[2]
You wanted to see us, Mom?|

\s[1]
Am I being rewarded for my\n
recent heroism, Lady Sebile?|\n
While I am flattered, you--|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Very funny, Seth.|

\s[1]\e[1|1]
Hey, no harm in trying, right?|

\s[2]
Maybe try harder next time; you\n
were quite literally held prisoner.|

\s[1]\e[1|0]\b[1|2]
The sad truth...|

\s[5]
Ahem!\b[1|0] Anyway, I found something\n
a little more important than that.|
\s[-2]

\w[16]
\m[5|5]\w[4]
\s[5]
Cumae! My axe, safe and sound.|

\s[1]
Oh! Yes that is exciting news.|\n
I was worried it may have been\n
stolen or damaged when the castle\n
was attacked by Reginn's turncoats.|

\s[5]
None of them would have been able to\n
wield it anyway, the axe is bound to me.\n
It's useless in anyone else's hands.|

\s[2]
About that... Since it's bound to your\n
blood, does that mean I could also use it?|

\s[5]
If you were to improve your axe\n
skills, maybe. At your current\n
level, though, not a chance. Why?|

\s[1]
She wants to follow in your\n
footsteps, of course.|

\s[2]
Also, I would be so imposing with an\n
axe! No one would underestimate me!|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Merlina, you're plenty imposing on your\n
own. As for following in my footsteps...|
\s[-2]

\s[5]\e[5|0]
I would much prefer you lived your own\n
life with worrying about how to become me.|\n
So, you're strong with magic and I with axes.\n
Why do we need to specialize in the same\n
thing? Honestly, it would be a little boring.|

\s[2]
Hmm... Maybe...|

\s[1]
What about passing the weapon on\n
to House Bascano? We no longer have\n
a house relic anymore, after all.|

\s[5]
You don't? When did that happen?\n
No one ever informed me of this.|

\s[1]\b[1|2]
A few years back... There were a\n
series of break-ins in our area,\n
and they managed to make off with it.|

\s[2]
Why didn't you tell us?|

\s[1]\b[1|0]
My father and sister were mortified.\n
So, they worked in secret to search\n
for the thief and return it home.|\n
That's where my sister is now, actually.|

\s[2]
That would explain why it's been\n
a while since I last saw her...|

\s[5]
Regardless, I need to speak with your\n
father about this, Seth. This is not a\n
trivial matter; this is a house relic!|

\s[1]
I know, I know... He's going to kill me\n
for letting it slip in the first place.|
\s[-2]

## Heior Convo
## Helizabel, Vanore
## Freyja
## Pelles
\g[Courtyard]
\f[2|Vanore]\f[1|Freyja]\f[5|Pelles]\f[6|Helizabel]
\s[5]
So, you're the two Avilnites who\n
managed to sneak into Pellinore's army.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Guilty as charged.|

\s[1]\m[1|1]
Lady Vanore...!|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Now I know for certain you weren't\n
in charge, Eliza. Only the boys would\n
be so easily swayed by a pretty face.|

\s[2]
Don't be so sure! I've seen the\n
way she steals glances at me.|

\s[6]\e[6|1]
Even if that were the case, I wouldn't\n
make sweeping decisions based on it.|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Anyway, jokes aside, why are you two\n
here?\e[2|0]\e[6|0] Eliza mentioned you were supposed\n
to meet someone in Kameloth, right?|

\s[1]
That is right. However, we agreed\n
to help Lord Pellinore and Lord Ywain\n
with the Alliance's troubles.|

\s[2]
And now we can't exactly run off, it\n
would bring unwanted attention to us.|\e[2|1]\n
Besides, with Kameloth sending Generals\n
and a member of its nobility, I can just\n
go to Kameloth with them without trouble.|

\s[6]
General Anna agreed to this?|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
W-well, not yet, but I'm hopeful.|

\s[5]
You're a strange woman, Vanore.\n
One of the former Imperator's\n
advisors if my memory is correct.|

\s[6]
Wait, Imperator Leodogran? You were an\n
advisor to him? Does that mean you were\n
involved in the usurpation that followed?|

\s[2]
I... Don't believe I'm at liberty to say.|

\s[1]
Lady Helizabel, what are you implying?|

\s[5]
She's implying Vanore is a loyalist\n
who wants the Imperatrix's father\n
back in power. I'm inclined to agree.|

\s[2]
Well, that's certainly not the case. The\n
last person I want in power is Leodogran.|\n
I just wish to end the war with as little\n
bloodshed as possible. That's all.|

\s[6]
I'm not sure how accusing the Imperatrix\n
of assassination is going to do that.|\n
Kameloth and the rest of the world believe\n
Princess Melehan vanished due to the Black\n
Market in Caerleon. Not foreign interference.|

\s[1]
If I may... Many of the nobles of Avilion\n
support the Imperatrix's cause because they\n
find her rule and her war justified.|\n
However, learning the truth of the matter,\n
if actually true, would affect their support\n
and break the army down on the inside.|

\s[2]
It's difficult to wage a war without\n
financial support. You need to pay\n
soldiers, buy supplies, maintain borders.|\n
Trust me, this is our best shot.|

\s[5]
... I see. Well, hopefully it does something,\n
but I feel it will just accelerate the\n
impending war between Kameloth and Avilion.|

\s[2]
That may happen as well...\n
This is a delicate plan. I trust\n
none here plan on revealing it?|

\s[6]
None in our party have any reason to\n
sabotage you. You can trust us.|

\s[5]
We all want the war to end.\n
... Make sure it does, Vanore.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]\f[1|nil]
\w[16]
\f[6|nil]

\s[5]
Oh, Eliza, hold a moment.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Helizabel]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Yes, Pelles?|

\s[5]
I noticed when Pellinore's army stormed\n
Listenoise Fort to stop Eden, they picked\n
up the house relic of House Corbenic.|

\s[2]\m[2|2]
What? Why would... I'm sorry, Pelles,\n
I'll go find and return it right away--|

\s[5]
Now, I didn't say I needed it back.\n
However, no one will be able to use it.|

\s[2]
Right, because it is bound to your bloodline.\n
Only you and Eden would be able to use it, since\n
your brother passed and you have no children.|

\s[5]
I want you to take Bredbeddle to Kameloth\n
if you have the chance. Maybe you can find\n
a way to remove the lock on the axe.|

\s[2]
Why would you want to do that?|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
So someone in your army can use it, duh!\n
A weapon that can't be used is worthless.|

\s[2]
Hmm, I didn't consider that... Well, as\n
long you're the one making the request...|

\s[5]
I most certainly am.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
I'll see what I can do.|
\s[-2]

## Reginn Convo
## Ywain
## Baladr, Laudine
\g[Dungeon]
\r[2]\f[2|Ywain]\w[16]
\f[6|Laudine]\m[6|5]\w[5]
\s[5]
Ywain! There you are... I have\n
been looking all over for you!\n
Where were you?! Don't you know--|

\s[2]
I'm well aware of Father's death, Mother.|

\s[5]
Ywain, do not speak to me as if I\n
were one of your little friend.\n
LOOK at me when I'm speaking to you.|

\r[2]\s[2]
... I'm sorry, ma'am.|

\s[5]
Please, help me understand... You were\n
the last person to see him alive.\n
What happened? Why is my husband dead?|

\s[2]\b[2|2]
I... I don't know.\b[2|0] It's exactly as I said\n
to everyone else. He fled once Avilion\n
arrived at the castle, and I found him dead.|

\s[5]
... Where?|

\s[2]
In the lower chambers. Where our house\n
spear was kept. Which is also missing.|

\s[5]
... So you are telling me someone else\n
was in the castle, killed your father, and\n
stole Escalados? Is that what happened?|

\s[2]
I don't--|

\s[5]
I do not want to hear that again.\n
Yes or no, Ywain. Answer the question.|

\s[2]
... Yes. That's what happened.|

\s[5]
Then why are you being so\n
difficult? Are you lying to me?|

\s[2]
Mother, I would never--|

\s[5]
Ywain.|

\s[2]
I--|
\s[-2]

\f[0|Baladr]\m[0|1]\w[4]
\s[1]
Mom! Elffin and Pasgan are missing!|

\s[5]
Again!? I told those two to stay\n
put...\b[5|2] They must have slipped out\n
of castle again. They never listen.|\b[5|0]\n
Ywain, this conversation is not over.\n
We will resume when I return.|

\s[2]
Yes, ma'am.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]
\w[8]

\f[2|nil]\w[4]\f[4|Ywain]
\s[4]
... Thanks for the save.\n
How did you know those two\n
would get out of the castle?|

\s[1]
Who do you think made sure\n
there was a pathway outside?|

\s[4]\e[4|1]
Clever.|

\s[1]
What are you going to do, though?\e[4|0]\n
You know she's not going to let\n
this go, Ywain. Mom's not like that.|\n
... Maybe it's better if she knows--|

\s[4]
No, it isn't. Father told me to keep\n
this secret. I won't betray his trust.|

\s[1]
... ... ...|

\s[4]
Anyway, I'll figure out something to tell\n
Mom. You should go help her catch the twins\n
so she's not suspicious you planned this.|

\s[1]
Okay... But, you'll let me know\n
once you're ready to talk, right?|

\s[4]
Yeah. You'll be the first person I come to.|
\s[-2]

\w[4]
\f[1|nil]
\w[7]

\s[4]\b[4|2]
Father... I can't believe I'm really\n
keeping secrets for you even after\n
everything...\b[4|0] I really am I a fool, huh?|
\s[-2]

## Pellinore Bow
## Pellinore, Helizabel, Anna
## Lot
\g[Chamber]
\f[5|Lot]
\f[1|Pellinore]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\f[1|Helizabel]
\s[1]
Sorry for the wait, Father.\n
I've brought Helizabel. What\n
did you want to talk about?|

\s[5]
I wanted to congratulate you both\n
formally on a job well done.|\n
Because of your joint actions,\n
we've likely staved off disaster\n
in Merovin for the time being.|

\s[2]
I suppose temporary safety is\n
better than none at all.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Right you are, Eliza. You both\n
should be proud. The two of you\n
will continue leading the Alliance?|

\s[2]
Well, Ywain and Pellinore lead. I am\n
merely an advisor for them both.|\n
Anglesey as well. We work together.|

\s[5]
Interesting... Pelly, you agree?|

\s[1]
Er... No, not really; I think Eliza\n
is doing most of the work, and she\n
should given a higher position.|

\s[2]\m[2|2]
Pelly!|

\s[5]
Peace, Eliza, your brother can speak his mind.|\n
When he first approached me about ruling\n
Merovin alongside you, I just thought he\n
was afraid of the increased responsibility.|\n
But, now I can see reveres what you contribute.|

\s[2]
... ... ...|

\s[5]\b[5|2]\e[5|0]
Sigh... Eliza-- No, Helizabel. My daughter.|\b[5|0]\n
I have done wrong by skipping over you\n
and naming Pellinore as my heir simply\n
due to his gender. It was foolish of me.|\n
You've always been both a remarkable\n
daughter and scholar. You have every\n
trait someone in charge would desire.|\n
If I wasn't so cowardly in the beginning...|

\s[2]
And yet...?|

\s[5]
... I sense you wish for Pellinore\n
to keep the position. Am I right?|

\s[2]
You are correct.|

\s[1]
B-but, Eliza--|

\s[2]
Pelly, it's fine. I know that the\n
two of you have always supported me.|\n
The fact of the matter is the other\n
nobles of Fafnir have a hard time\n
taking orders from a woman.|

\s[5]
... And that's not right. But I don't\n
know how I would sway their judgement.|

\s[2]
There's no need. Pellinore will inherit\n
your position as Marquess, and I will\n
stand beside him as his sister and advisor.|

\s[1]
... ... ...|
\s[-2]

\s[2]
Anyway! Father,\e[2|1] are the preparations in place?|

\s[5]
Preparations...? Oh!\e[5|1] Yes, they are.|

\s[1]
What are you two talking about?|
\s[-2]

\f[6|Anna]
\s[6]
Sorry, I'm late!|

\s[1]
Wait, General Anna, why are you--|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]\w[4]
\event
\f[4|Helizabel]\e[4|1]
\s[4]
Happy birthday, Pellinore!|

\s[1]\m[1|1]
W-what?|

\s[6]\e[6|1]
You though we had forgotten?\n
Helizabel has been planning\n
this for months.|\n
Here you are, Helizabel, you\n
can do the honors.|
\s[-2]

\f[6|nil]\w[8]

\m[1|2]\w[1]\s[2]
But, is this really the time for--|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Merlina]\e[1|1]
\s[1]
Oh, hush! Of course it is, Pelly!|
\s[-2]

\f[6|Ywain]\e[6|1]
\s[6]
So, open your present already.|

\s[2]
Everyone... All right, all right...|

\s[4]
I hope it's to your liking.|
\s[-2]

\m[2|2]\w[4]\m[2|2]\w[16]
\s[2]
It's... Wait, this is our house\n
relic! Agresizia... Last I heard\n
it had decayed beyond repair!|

\s[5]
Partially my fault, had I used it less\n
aggressively as a boy, it would have\n
still been in fighting shape.|\n
However, your sister had it restored.|

\s[4]
And had the arrows treated by one\n
of General Anna's old friends to\n
imbue them with magic.|

\s[6]\m[6|6]
Whoa! Magic arrows... Damn, Pelly.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
It's almost like I'm using magic...|

\s[4]\e[4|0]
I'm sorry this is the best I could do,\n
I know how much you wanted to use\n
magic, but--|
\s[-2]

\m[2|3]\w[4]
\s[3]
Eliza, I love it! This is incredible...|

\s[4]\e[4|1]
Ah... I'm glad then, Pelly.|
\s[-2]

\m[3|2]\w[4]

\s[1]
All right, now we can move on to\n
the main course! The cake I baked!|

\s[6]\e[6|0]
W-what?|

\s[5]
She's joking, Ywain; General Anna\n
had it delivered here this morning.|

\s[1]\e[1|0]
Glad to know you're that afraid\n
of my baking, Ywain.|

\s[6]
... I mean, the last victim of your\n
'cooking experiment' is right here...|

\s[1]\m[1|1]
Shut it!|
\s[-2]

## Brunhilda Lance
## Brunhilda
## Sigurd
## Gunther Rep
\g[Courtyard]
\f[2|Brunhilda_1]\name[2|Brunhilda]\w[16]
\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[2]
Gurdy! There you are, I've been\n
looking all over for you.|

\s[5]
Oh. What do you need, Bunny?|

\s[2]
Well, Father sent me a letter a few\n
weeks back about our house relic.\n
He wants me to hold on to it for now.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
That's quite an honor, dear sister.|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
Wipe that stupid grin off of your face!\n
You know I don't know how to use it!|

\s[5]
And that is precisely why I'm grinning.|

\s[2]
Can't you just use it?\n
You actually know how!|

\s[5]
Only if you admit that I'm the\n
eldest and greatest of us two.|

\s[2]\b[2|1]
... Gurdy.|

\s[5]
I'm waiting...|

\s[2]
I am not saying that.|

\s[5]
Then House Chlothar's relic will remain\n
in your most capable hands, Bunny.|

\s[2]\b[2|2]
Sigh... You're the worst.|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
You're the one who decided to pursue\n
lances more seriously, anyway.|\e[2|0]\n
It's fitting that it goes to you.|

\s[2]\b[2|0]
Yes, but... It's bad enough I\n
had to get engaged. I have to\n
take the Volsunga too?|

\s[5]
Perks of being born first, I guess.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Ah ha! So, you admit it!|

\s[5]
I admit nothing. But, if you're\n
going to claim to be the firstborn,\n
there need to be consequences for it.|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
Whatever...|
\s[-2]

\f[6|None]\name[6|Soldier]
\s[6]\x[CavalierM-2]
Lady Brunhilda!|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]
\w[8]\f[1|Sigurd]
\f[6|nil]\w[16]
\f[6|CavalierM-2]\fc[2|Hreidmar]\name[6|Soldier]
\m[6|5]
\w[4]
\s[5]
Ah! Lord Sigurd! It it good to\n
see you both in good health.|

\s[1]
Likewise. You're the messenger?|

\s[5]
Indeed. Lady Brunhilda, here you are.\n
If you would unwrap it. Slowly, of course.|
\s[-2]

\m[5|4]\w[4]

\s[2]\w[16]
Whew... This is nerve-wracking...|

\s[1]
Here, hold my hand and take deep\n
breaths. We'll open it together.\n
I'm right here, Bunny.|
\s[-2]

\w[16]

\s[2]
Th-there it is...|

\s[1]
A lot shinier than I remember...|

\s[4]
And my job is complete. I will report\n
back to Lord Gunther that Volsunga\n
has been delivered safely to you two.|

\s[2]
Thank you!|

\s[1]
Are you able to take a message back?|

\s[4]
Of course.|

\s[1]
Then can you hold a moment. Bunny,\n
let's write Father a letter.|

\s[2]
Oh! Good idea! Let me find some paper...|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]\f[1|nil]
\w[16]

\s[4]
... Lord Gunther said they would be\n
at each other's throats. This is a\n
pleasant surprise. I thought--|
\s[-2]

\f[1|none]\name[1|Brunhilda]\f[2|None]\name[2|Sigurd]
\s[2]\x[Sigurd]
Bunny, what is that? Now we have\n
to start all over! We can't just\n
scribble out what you wrote!|

\s[1]\x[Brunhilda]
I didn't write anything that wasn't\n
true! You have been slacking off a\n
bit, and I've been doing more work!|

\s[2]\x[Sigurd]
I asked you to cover for me ONCE!|

\s[1]\x[Brunhilda]
It was at least three times, Gurdy!|
\s[-2]

\s[4]
... Nevermind.|
\s[-2]

## Escanor Sword
## Escanor
## Lunete
## Escanor's Eldest Sister Alienor
\g[Castle Gate]
\f[6|Alienor]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[5]
Damn! I don't know the last time\n
I set foot in this castle... And\n
now I have to locate him inside?|\n
Excuse me! You there, dame knight!|
\s[-2]

\w[16]

\f[2|Lunete]\w[4]
\s[2]
Yes? You were speaking to me, my lady?|

\s[5]
Yes. My name is Alienor, I've come\n
seeking Escanor of House Girart.|\n
Might you know where I could find him?|

\s[2]
Hmm... I believe I do. Wait\n
here, let me get my horse.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]

\w[4]\m[5|4]\w[4]
\s[4]
Wait, horse? Why would you need that?|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Lunete]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Because he isn't here right\n
now. But if you hop on, I can\n
take you right to him.|

\s[4]
Er... All right then. May I at\n
least know your name before I\n
share your saddle, dame knight?|

\s[2]
I am Lunete. Not of any noble\n
house, I'm afraid, just a knight\n
of Fafnir alongside Sir Escanor.|
\s[-2]

\w[64]

## Part 2
\g[Inn]
\f[2|Escanor]\e[2|1]\f[5|Villager_CraftsmanM]\name[5|Barkeep]
\s[5]
Er... You're going to eat all of this?|

\s[2]
I paid for it all, did I not?\n
Besides, I've more than earned\n
it for my recent achievements.|

\s[5]
You're one of those knights form Fafnir?|

\s[2]
Indeed. We drove out Avilion from Merovin!\n
They ran back to their Imperatrix with\n
their tail between their legs, hah!|

\s[5]
So you say...|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]
\w[16]

\s[2]
Well, that's not exactly what happened,\n
but who cares about the details. Now!|\n
Which dish do I dive into first? I'm\n
thinking this lamb will be a perfect--|
\s[-2]

\f[1|None]\name[1|???]
\s[1]
Oh, you have GOT to be kidding me!|
\s[-2]

\r[2]\m[2|2]\e[2|0]\w[4]
\s[2]
W-what? Wait, that voice...!|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]
\w[16]

\f[1|nil]
\f[0|Alienor]\m[0|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Escanor, get back here! Right now!|
\s[-2]

\w[16]

\f[6|Escanor]\m[6|5]\w[5]
\s[5]
Ahem...\e[5|1] Hello Sister...|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
You're a real piece of work,\n
you know that? A glutton!|

\s[5]
L-Listen, it's not all for me, I\n
was going to share it with--|\m[5|5]\n
Lunete! Yes, my dear friend Lunete!|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Lunete]
\s[1]
Hmm?|

\s[2]
Oh, you know each other?|

\s[1]
Indeed. That's why I knew he would be here.|

\s[2]\b[2|2]
Still the same Escanor... Sigh...|

\s[5]
You can both partake in my feast!\n
Come on, dear sister! Lovely Lunete!\n
Pull up a chair and eat! I insist!|

\s[2]\b[2|1]
If I wasn't already mortified by the\n
sheer amount of food here, I might\n
consider believing your invitation.|
\s[-2]

\s[5]
... ... ...|

\s[2]\b[2|0]
... ... ...|
\s[-2]

\event

\e[2|1]\s[2]\b[2|0]
All right, all right, fine! It's too\n
difficult being mad at you, Escanor.|

\s[5]
There's my big sister.|

\s[1]
What is happening...?|

\s[2]
Come on, Lunete, sit. It's better we\n
all at least try to eat this food.|\n
The last thing we need is him actually\n
eating all of it in one sitting.|

\s[1]
I suppose you have a point.|

\s[2]
So! Escanor, how do you and\n
Lunete know each other? Other\n
than your knighthood, of course.|

\s[5]
Lunete is my boon companion! My right-hand!\n
Why, I'd even say she's my best friend.|

\s[1]\m[1|1]
*cough* W-what?!|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
What? Am I not yours?|

\s[1]
Er... Sure you are.|

\s[2]
Hah! I can tell she's lying.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
But I love her all the same.|

\s[2]
Just don't fall in love with her!\n
You know you're engaged to marry.|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Right, that... Well, that's obviously\n
not going to happen until the war's end.|

\s[1]
So, er, Lady Alienor--|

\s[2]
Just Alienor is fine, Lunete.\n
We're all friends here.|

\s[1]
... Alienor. Why is it you were looking\n
for Escanor? Was it for family bonding?|

\s[2]\m[2|2]\e[2|0]
Oh! Thank you for reminding me!\n
Escanor, you're to take Father's sword.|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Gringolet? Really? But Father said I\n
wasn't going to inherit it until after\n
I had taken control of our house.|

\s[2]
That was the plan originally, but given\n
the state of the war, he thinks it's\n
better to just give it to you now.|\n
It is a weapon, after all, and it should\n
be able to help you in battle.|

\s[1]
Assuming, of course, that he\n
doesn't try and eat it first.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]\e[2|1]
Ahahah! Lunete, was that the first\n
joke you told to me? I didn't know\n
you were capable of such humor!|

\s[2]
Seems your friends are full of surprises,\n
Escanor. Now, I suppose this feast won't\n
eat itself...\e[2|0] Seriously, Escanor... This much?|

\s[5]
I was hungry!|

\s[1]\b[1|2]
You're always hungry...|
\s[-2]

## House Top
\g[House]
\r[2]\f[2|Villager_OccupationM]\name[2|Villager]\w[32]
\f[6|Visitor]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\r[2]
\s[2]
Hmm? You must be from the castle.\n
It's been fairly quiet here, despite\n
Lord Urien... starting a rebellion.|\n
You likely have a negative view on man,\n
but he was good leader most of the time.|\b[2|2]\n
It's unfortunate that he met his end...|
\s[-2]
\w[16]

## House Mid
\g[House]
\f[5|SoldierM-1]\fc[5|Fafnir]\name[5|Soldier]
\w[4]
\f[1|Visitor]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[5]
This war with Avilion... How do you\n
think it'll end? If you asked me a\n
week ago, I'd think we had a chance...|\n
But now, after witnessing one of the\n
Imperatrix's Generals of the Round Table...\n
Well, I'm having my doubts.|
\s[-2]

## House Right
\g[House]
\f[2|Villager_VeteranM]\fc[2|Mountaineer]\name[2|Mercenary]
\w[16]
\f[6|Visitor]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[2]
I just got finished a job in Kameloth,\n
working as a bodyguard for some noble.|\n
My client wanted protection in the\n
Black Market so she could shop in peace\n
for whatever her heart desired.|\n
Treasures lost to time, forbidden tomes,\n
exotic animals, humans, elves; whatever\n
you could fancy was on sale there.|\n
Everything was going fine until the idiot\n
noble's kid bought a crystal. The boy fell\n
to the ground, clutching the thing.|\n
Then his eyes rolled back, blood came out of his\n
eyes, and he started foaming from the mouth.|\n
Never in my life have I seen something like\n
that... My client just stared in horror, as\n
a bunch of hooded freaks grabbed her kid.|\n
I got her out of the place and went after\n
the boy, but the hooded guys were gone.|\n
... She fired me shortly after. Unsurprisingly.|
\s[-2]

## Tavern
## Rumors

## Outro 1
\g[Castle Gate]
\f[5|Helizabel]\m[5|4]\w[4]
\s[4]
Pelly! There you are.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Pellinore]\m[1|2]\w[7]
\f[1|Anglesey]\w[4]
\s[2]
Is something wrong, Eliza?|

\s[4]
You'll see once you arrive to council...|

\s[2]
Wait, I'm going? Not Father?\n
I thought we only attended\n
because of the short notice.|

\s[1]
As far as I know, all of you are.|
Your father fully wants the two of\n
you handling things like this,\n
this is likely the first step.|

\s[4]
I suppose our efforts proved\n
we know what we're doing.|

\s[2]
Sigh... All right, let's go...|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]\f[4|nil]
\w[16]

\s[1]
Good luck!|
\s[-2]

## Outro 2
\g[Chamber]
\f[5|Sebile]\f[6|Ywain]\f[2|Bleoberis]\m[2|3]\w[4]
\s[3]
Is this how you Merovian's act over here?\n
After all of this generosity from our\n
mighty nation, you insist on wasting my--|

\s[5]
Lord Bleoberis, Lord Pellinore and Lady Eliza\n
should be here any moment, he's already here.|

\s[6]
Besides, the whole reason the meeting was\n
delayed was because you were running late...|

\s[3]
What was that?|

\s[6]
It's true. Additionally, you weren't\n
even part of the people who wanted\n
to give us aid in the first place.|

\s[3]
Lady Sebile? Are you going\n
to reprimand this upstart?|

\s[5]
Lord Ywain is currently standing in for the\n
role of Marquess in Reginn. So, no I'm not.|

\s[3]
Ridiculous, this was a waste of my--|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Pellinore]
\s[1]
I apologize for the delay,\r[3]\n
we're free to start now.|

\s[3]
Eh? Another child? Is this a nation\n
worth allying with - or a nursery?|

\s[6]\e[6|2]
This 'nursery' already fought off\n
Avilion multiple times without you.|

\s[3]\r[3]
But, not when it mattered most;\n
against their esteemed Yang General!|

\s[5]
Lord Ywain, perhaps...|

\s[6]
... My apologies.|
\s[-2]

\f[6|nil]\f[1|nil]\f[3|nil]\m[5|6]\w[4]
\f[5|Bleoberis]\o[6]
\f[3|Lot]\f[2|Vanore]\f[1|Anna]
\s[1]
Lord Bleoberis, are you quite finished?\n
If you're in such a hurry, we can start.|

\s[5]
Hmph. Do not speak as if you\n
were my superior, General.|

\s[1]
I would never, Lord Bleoberis.|

\s[5]
Good. Now! You, Vanore: you are what\n
I am most concerned with right now.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
I am honored, my lord.|

\s[5]
Why would a member of Avilion's royal\n
court ally themself with Merovin? And\n
why do you now seek refuge in Kameloth?|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
I do not support the Imperatrix's war and\n
wish to work to support the opposition.|\n
Safety in Kameloth seems necessary given\n
your military might and the unfortunate\n
status of the Merovian Alliance.|

\s[5]
Lady Sebile? Lord Lot? Thoughts?|

\s[3]
I have spoken with Lady Vanore about\n
what her plans entail of, and I believe\n
they will help end the war faster.|\n
After all, without the support of its\n
nobility, the Imperatrix will have\n
trouble maintaining her army in battle.|

\s[6]
She has shown a skill for strategy as well,\n
as she helped devise the plan that retook\n
this very castle from the traitor Urien.|

\s[1]
Additionally, once we defeat Avilion in\n
this war, we will have someone on our side\n
guiding the next Imperatrix on the throne.|

\s[5]
You mean IF, General. But, I see your point.\e[5|1]\n
It would be useful to have Avilion in our\n
debt along with Merovin in the end...|

\s[1]
That is not--|

\s[2]
Ahem! So, is it settled? Am I free to\n
accompany you all back to Kameloth?|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Hold, I have not come to that conclusion.|\n
So far I have heard reasons why you will\n
be useful in the future and why you have\n
been in the past. I care about right now.|

\s[2]
You speak as the representative\n
of the King, Lord Bleoberis?|

\s[5]
I would never--|

\s[2]
Then, I believe I have gathered sufficient\n
reasoning to be allowed an audience with him.|\n
You may out-rank your fellow generals, but\n
to me you are only another noble to pander to.|

\s[5]\e[5|2]
Excuse me?|

\s[6]
Lady Vanore is right, she has not given any\n
reason for you to reject her. So, allow\n
your king to make the final decision on asylum.|

\s[5]
Bah. Fine. But, keep an eye on her. The\n
last thing we need is another traitor.|

\s[2]
You have no reason to fear that from me.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]
\w[16]
\f[3|nil]\f[1|nil]\f[6|nil]\w[8]\f[6|Anna]\w[4]

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Now, there is the matter of the Alliance.\n
Pellinore, Lord Ywain, and Helizabel;\n
the three of you lead the army thusfar?|
\s[-2]

\f[3|Ywain]\f[2|Helizabel]\f[1|Pellinore]
\s[3]
That's pretty much the case.|

\s[1]
Er, I would--|

\s[2]
Pellinore and Ywain both lead while\n
I acted as assistant to them both.|

\s[6]
With our actions earlier, we have\n
essentially declared war on Avilion.|

\s[5]\b[5|2]
A gamble, but something we would not\n
have been able to avoid in Kameloth...|\b[5|0]\n
What is your current plan now, then?|

\s[3]
Reconstruction. Merovin has been ravaged\n
by its civil war. It's people are likely\n
still divided, we need to unite formally--|

\s[5]
Push that plan to another group,\n
we have need of your services.|

\s[3]\b[3|1]
... ... ...|

\s[2]
I expected as much. What is it you need?|
\s[-2]

\b[3|0]

\event

\s[5]
As you may not know, Kameloth has been\n
working to develop Caerleon for quite\n
some time now. Or, redevelop, I suppose.|\n
As a result, we have mining and research\n
facilities in the area hard at work.|\n
However, they have been experiencing\n
attacks by pirates and... Hmm... How do\n
I word this so I do not sound crazy...|

\s[6]
I do not think that is possible,\n
Lord Bleoberis. There have been\n
reported attacks by the undead.|

\s[2]
Excuse me?|

\s[1]
What? As in... Zombies or something?|

\s[5]
Precisely.|

\s[3]
Let me make sure I understand you properly.|\n
You want us to abandon Merovin when it\n
needs us most... To help protect your little\n
research facilities from fairytale monsters?|

\s[5]
These are no tales, boy. I have many accounts\n
of the beings. Walking skeletal remains,\n
creatures with swords sticking in their heads.|\n
Do you think this is some kind of joke?|

\s[3]
... No, but I don't see how this outweighs\n
our problems here. Leaving Merovin now\n
would potentially give Avilion a foothold.|

\s[6]
Not if our army remains here while we\n
devise our plan to take on the Imperatrix.|

\s[1]
I have to agree with Ywain's point; we want\n
to end this war, and I don't see how some\n
mining facility is going to address that.|

\s[5]
It's a simple supply chain issue, boy.|\n
Caerleon supplies Kameloth with resources,\n
which we then turn around and use for the\n
war effort against Avilion. Not complicated.|\n
Honestly, if this is how you plan on\n
acting with your potential alles, I--|

\s[2]
We understand, Lord Bleoberis. In\n
Merovin, we are largely self-sufficient,\n
so we are not accustomed to such problems.|

\s[5]
How nice it must be to be that... simple.|

\s[3]\e[3|2]
... ... ...|

\s[1]
... I apologize then, we didn't grasp\n
the severity of the situation. We accept.|

\s[3]
When do you wish for us to depart, My Lord?|

\s[5]
As soon as possible. Like I said, this\n
is an important mission I need handled.|\n
You all are capable enough, you fended\n
off Avilion's scraps prior to our arrival.|

\s[3]\b[3|2]
That we did...\b[3|0] If you will excuse me.|
\s[-2]

\f[3|nil]

\w[8]

\s[2]
I will inform the army of our next plans, then.|

\s[1]
Lord Bleoberis, I have your word no harm\n
will come to Merovin in our absence, right?|

\s[5]
Of course. You have no need to ask.|

\s[6]
I will ensure of Merovin's safety, Lord Pellinore.|

\s[1]
Thank you both.|
\s[-2]

\w[16]

## Outro 3
## Sebile join
\g[Dungeon]
\e[5|2]\f[5|Ywain]\f[1|Pellinore]\f[2|Merlina]
\s[5]
The nerve of that pompous ass...\n
Talking down to us like we're stupid.\n
How did you two survive in Kameloth?|

\s[2]
Well, we never saw that guy\n
you're talking about before.|\n
What was his name? Blob something?|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Hah! Close enough. Stupid blob.|

\s[1]
I think the nobility represent Kameloth's\n
eastern district. The Royal castle is part of\n
the western district, so we never saw them.|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Well, regardless, we have to now waste\n
our time with Kameloth's problems.|\n
They had better keep their word, or I'll\n
strangle blobber with my own hands.|
\s[-2]

\f[6|???]\name[6|Sebile]
\s[6]\x[Sebile]
It's a good thing you\n
kept your temper in there.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]\w[4]\f[3|Ywain]\o[2]\o[1]\w[4]
\f[6|Sebile]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[3]
Lady Sebile... Right. Sorry about that...|

\s[5]
No need to apologize, Bleoberis was grating\n
my nerves as well. What an insufferable man.|

\s[2]
Now I really am happy I didn't attend...|

\s[1]
Lady Sebile, are you planning on staying\n
here to assist with the reconstruction?|

\s[5]
That depends on what Merlina plans on doing.|

\s[2]
Huh? I'm going with Pelly and Ywain.\n
I thought that was kind of obvious.|

\s[3]
'Kind of', you say.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
In that case, yes, I will be\n
joining your army officially.|\e[5|0]\n
With Lord Lot and Lady Pelles, as\n
well as Lady Brangaine, they should\n
be able to manage without me.|

\s[1]
We've gained a strong ally then...|\n
Hopefull this whole mission goes\n
by quickly. We can't hope for Avilion\n
to sit and wait for us to return.|

\s[3]
We made our bed... We have to lay in it.|
\s[-2]

## Outro 4
## Divine weapon obtained
\g[Castle Gate]
\f[6|Anna]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[5]
Pellinore!|
\s[-2]

\w[16]
\f[1|Pellinore]\m[1|2]\w[4]\f[1|Merlina]
\s[2]
Hmm? What is it, General Anna?|

\s[5]
I wanted to apologize to you, Eliza,\n
and Ywain. Bleoberis is... difficult.|

\s[1]
So I've heard!|

\s[5]
However, there's something else I wanted\n
to talk to you about. In private.|

\s[2]
Oh? What is it?|

\s[5]
... Speak this to only your sister and\n
Ywain for now, but I have reason to suspect\n
Princess Melehan may still be alive.|

\s[1]\m[1|1]
What? But she--|

\s[5]
Yes, I know, she's to have died\n
sometime two years ago in Kameloth,\n
but her body was never recovered.|

\s[2]
... And according to Vanore, the Imperatrix\n
was involved in that. Even though everyone\n
believes it was people in the Black Market.|

\s[5]
What do you two know about Kameloth's\n
Black Market? Or Princess Melehan?|

\s[1]
I think I remember her making some kind\n
of public statement denouncing it, but\n
outside of that, I don't really know.|\n
The last thing we were told was that\n
she was killed or disappeared or something.|

\s[2]
Why do you suspect the princess is alive?|

\s[5]
I can't tell you everything yet, but\n
Caerleon is the key. That's partially why\n
I'm supporting Bleoberis' request.|

\s[1]
You want us to look into those rumors?|

\s[5]
... Yes. I would if I could, but I fear\n
that whoever is keeping her alive would\n
kill her if I were to get involved.|

\s[2]
Are we allowed to know who\n
you at least suspect?|

\s[5]
Some group calling themselves Kronos,\n
my daughter and I have been researching--|

\s[1]
Kronos again?! This can't be a coincidence!|

\s[5]
I'm sorry? Again?|

\s[2]
We've faced this group a few times\n
now. In Otr, Heior and Reginn.|\n
They seem to have an interest in\n
the Divine Weapons... Not sure why.|

\s[1]
We snatched one from their clutches,\n
but they could be going after more.|

\s[5]\b[5|2]
The Divine Weapons... Hmm... I can't\n
say I know why,\b[5|0] but given what you're\n
saying, they're worth looking into.|

\s[2]
We can work on your secret request\n
while dealing with whatever's going\n
on in Caerleon at least.|

\s[5]
Thank you both.|
\s[-2]

## Outro 5
\g[Mountains]
\f[5|Lansalot]\f[2|Agravain]
\s[2]
... Damn it.|

\s[5]
You've grown, Agravain. I'm happy to\n
see how much stronger you've become--|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
I don't need your fake\n
compliments, brother.|\n
I'm nowhere near you.|

\s[5]
They aren't fake. You are stronger\n
than you were the last time we sparred.|

\s[2]
What does it matter if\n
I still can't best you?|

\s[5]
Be happy that you never have to\n
face me in a real battle, then.|
\s[-2]

\s[2]\e[2|0]
... How can you be so sure of that now?|\n
Avilion and Kameloth... Will be at war.|

\s[5]
Unfortunate truth...|

\s[2]
... What is the Imperatrix planning,\n
brother? What are her goals?|

\s[5]
Agravain. We agreed that we would not\n
discuss such thing during our sessions.|

\s[2]\m[2|2]\e[2|2]
This isn't a game! Nor is this one of\n
our planned sessions! Had you not diffused\n
the situation, we would have fought!|

\s[5]
Sigh... Regardless, I cannot break my code\n
as a general of Avilion, just like you\n
can't break yours as a general of Kameloth.|

\s[2]
... ... ...|

\s[5]
I should go. I need to report back\n
to Avilion, and you to Kameloth.|\n
... Try to survive, brother. We are\n
all each other has left in this world.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]
\w[16]

\s[2]
... ... ...|
\s[-2]