Birth of a Holy Knight

## Intro 1
\g[Castle]
\r[5]\f[5|Edain]\w[16]
\s[5]
Such a bold attack... What could Verdane be thinking?|
\s[-2]

\w[32]

\f[1|Midir]\m[1|2]\w[8]
\s[2]
Milady,\r[5] the castle is completely surrounded!|\b[2|2]\n
We've failed you... We couldn't do a thing\n
to save you from the Verdanite prince...|

\s[5]
It's all right, Midir. \b[2|0]...Every one\n
of you did the best you could do.\n
Please, you needn't worry about me.|\n
You must ensure that as many of\n
you survive this as possible.|

\m[2|2]\e[2|2]
\s[2]
No, milady! We are the Beige Ritter!|\n
We may not stand a chance against Verdane's\n
army, but every last one of us will give our\n
lives to protect you, right to the very end!|

\s[5]\e[5|3]
Midir... Thank you...\b[5|2] I'm so sorry.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]
\f[6|ArcherM-1]\fc[6|Yngvi]\name[6|Bow Knight]\f[5|ArcherM-1]\fc[5|Yngvi]\name[5|Bow Knight]
\s[2]
Beige Ritter, this is our last stand!\n
We must not allow Verdane to win!|

\s[5]
Understood, captain!|
\s[-2]

## Scene 1
\g[Castle Gate]
\f[0|ArcherF-1]\fc[0|Yngvi]\name[0|Bow Knight]\m[0|2]\w[8]
\s[2]
Anyone! Is anyone there? Please! Help!|
\s[-2]

\f[7|Sigurd]\m[7|5]
\s[5]
Huh? That armor... One of the Beige Ritter?\n
What's happened, is Yngvi in danger?|

\s[2]
The Kingdom of Verdane... Prince Munnir's\n
army already has Yngvi surrounded!|

\s[5]\m[5|5]\e[5|2]
What!? Edain is in grave danger, then!|\n
I'll handle this. Naoise! I'm going to\n
help her. I'm leaving Chalphy in your hands.|
\s[-2]

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

\m[5|3]\w[8]\f[6|Naoise]\m[6|5]\w[4]\f[6|Alec]
\s[5]
Hold, milord.\r[3] Surely you don't intend to go alone?|

\s[3]
Nearly all of our forces are already on\n
the march to Isaach with Father. There's\n
hardly anybody left to call upon.|\n
They may be simple savages, but Verdane's\n
army is still huge. I can't risk your lives\n
by forcing you to face them head-on.|

\s[5]
Perish the thought, milord! I was born\n
a knight, and I will gladly risk dying\n
a knight's death in your name.|\b[5|2]\n
To allow our lord to die alone in battle\n
would be an unspeakable disgrace.\b[5|0] We shall\n
be by your side, every step of the way.|\n
Alec, I trust you're of the same mind?|
\s[-2]

\f[7|Alec]\m[7|6]\w[8]
\s[6]
Yeah, of course! But, there's more\n
than just Yngvi at stake. We've got to\n
stop by the nearby villages first.|

\s[5]
But, Yvngi may fall in the meantime--|

\s[6]
Listen, if those thugs get there first,\n
and they'll loot, massacre, and burn\n
them all down if they do.|\n
We've gotta get there first, and lend\n
the locals a hand in locking the villages\n
down and fortifying their defenses.|

\s[5]
Ah... I didn't consider that. I\n
apologize, Alec. We mustn't neglect\n
our knightly duties to the people.|

\s[3]
Absolutely, especially not at a\n
time like this. Good point, Alec.|

\s[6]\e[6|1]
Actually, that was all Oifey's idea.|

\s[5]\b[5|1]
I suppose I should have figured that...|

\s[6]
That kid's every bit the tactician they\n
say he is.\b[5|0] Give him a few years and he'll\n
be a match for his old grandpa, Lord Sesar!|

\s[3]
Oifey's still around the castle, huh...|
\s[-2]

\r[3]\w[8]
\s[3]
Oifey! I know you're here.\n
You can come out now!|
\s[-2]

\w[32]

\f[0|Oifey]\m[0|1]\w[16]
\s[1]
My apologies for still being here, sire.|\n
Still, if you would allow it, I'd like\n
to join you in battle. I can't just sit\n
back while you risk your lives.|

\s[3]
I don't know... You're still so young.\n
Are you sure you're ready for this?|

\s[1]\m[1|1]
I'm already fourteen, sire. I may not be\n
battle-ready just yet, but there's still\n
so much I can do to support you.|\n
Please, allow me to accompany you.\n
I swear I won't let you down.|

\s[6]
You can't help but admire his passion.|

\s[5]
Don't mock him, Alec.|

\s[6]\e[6|0]
What? I was being sincere!|

\s[3]
Hmm... Fair enough, Oifey. After all, you've\n
already spent two years training as my squire.|\n
Real battlefield experience would be fantastic\n
for your training, but you're still definitely\n
not up to actual combat duty for now.|

\s[5]
What if he rides with you as your advisor?|

\s[3]
That could work. What do you think, Oifey?|

\s[1]\e[1|1]
Y-yes! Thank you, sire! Thank you!|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]\w[16]
\r[3]
\s[3]
That settles everything, does it not?|

\s[5]
Milord, what of the the defense of\n
Chalphy itself in our absence? Leaving\n
the castle unattended is risky.|\n
Should the enemy slip past us, an\n
unguarded castle will fall easily,\n
and spell us a swift end.|

\s[3]
True... But, who do we have left?|

\s[6]\e[6|1]
Ah, Lord Sigurd, Naoise, I've solved the problem?|

\s[3]
Are you volunteering, Alec?|

\s[6]
No, not me. But, there's someone I know we\n
can depend upon for castle defense. ... Arden!|

\s[5]\b[5|2]
Arden...|
\s[-2]

\w[8]

\f[0|Arden]\e[0|2]\m[0|1]
\s[1]
Hold on a moment! why me, Alec?|

\s[6]
Why else? Sturdy as a brick wall!\n
Strong as an ox! Slow as a turtle!|

\s[5]\b[5|0]
Despite Alec's rudeness, an armored\n
soldier would be best suited to guard...|

\s[6]\m[6|6]
Face it, Arden, you were born for guard duty!|

\s[1]
Pah... I'm strong and tough, I know, but\n
you really don't need to call me slow!|

\s[3]\r[3]
He has a point, Arden. Would you?\n
You're the most apt at guard duty.|

\s[6]
Haha!--\m[5|5]\w[4]\m[6|6] Ow!|

\s[1]\e[1|3]
Sigh... Fine, I'll do it.\e[1|0] But, you have\n
to bring me with you at least once!\n
I don't want to be left out of the action.|

\s[3]
Of course. Thank you, Arden. We'll hurry back.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]\w[16]\r[3]
Right, men,\ it's time to set out.\e[6|0]\n
Let's start by assisting the villages,\n
and then it's onward to Yngvi!|
\s[-2]

## Intro 2, Turn 1
\g[Fortress]
\f[2|Munnir]
\s[2]
Tch, what's takin' so long?\n
You curs seriously haven't\n
seized this puny castle yet?|

\f[6|BrigandM-1]\fc[6|Verdane]\name[6|Brigand]\f[5|Dimaggio]
\s[5]
Sorry boss... We've cleared most\n
of 'em out, but the last few...|

\s[6]
They're hidin' behind the gate\n
with their bows! We can't get close!|

\s[2]\e[2|2]\b[2|2]
Useless, the lot of you...\b[2|0]\m[2|2]\n
Outta my way! I'll do it myself!|
\s[-2]

## Munnir vs Midir
\f[1|Midir]\e[1|2]\f[6|Munnir]
\s[1]
Hah... Hah... Back off... Verdanite scum!|

\s[6]\e[6|1]
Kehehe... Those're fightin' words from where\n
I come from. Can you back it up, punk?|

\s[1]
Shut... Shut up! You barbarian!|

\s[6]
I've heard enough outta you. You're not\n
bad for being here all by your lonesome...\e[6|2]\n
But, you're starting to piss me off.|
\s[-2]

## Intro 3
\g[Castle]
\f2|Midir_Injured]\m[2|1]\w[8]
\s[1]
Urgh... Milady, I... Forgive me...|
\s[-2]

\f[5|Edain]\e[5|3]\m[5|3]\w[8]
\s[3]
Midir! No--|
\s[-2]

\f[6|Munnir]\m[6|5]\w[8]\f[6|BrigandM-1]\fc[6|Verdane]\name[6|Brigand]
\s[5]\e[5|1]
That's all? Pathetic.|

\r[3]
\s[3]
Ah! Who--|
\s[-2]

\m[1|2]\w[8]
\s[2]
Milady... You must flee... This man--|
\s[-2]
\f[2|nil]
\sound[Collapse]
\w[16]

\s[5]
Go ahead, flee. We'll slaughter whoever\n
else we find here who gets in our way.|\n
Doesn't matter to me, 'Princess' Edain.|

\s[3]
\e[3|2]
\s[3]
... We surrender. No one else needs\n
to be harmed for my sake. You win.|

\s[5]
Excellent. A bit boring, but good all the\n
same. You're quite the gem, did you know that?\n
I think you're comin' home with me, dearie.|

\s[3]
... Just allow me to treat my knight's wounds--|
\s[-2]

\s[5]\e[5|0]
No. Don't mistake my mercy for\n
weakness. Get a move on. Now.|
\s[-2]

\f[3|nil]\f[6|nil]\w[16]

\f[1|Dimaggio]\m[1|2]\w[8]
\s[2]
What now, boss?|

\s[5]
I'm headin' back home to Verdane.\n
You and Gerrard are in charge.|

\s[2]
Er, yes, sir...|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
What's wrong? You scared of Chalphy's\n
knights? Relax! I won't be long, and I'll\n
bring Cimbaeth's lot along for the fun.|\n
When I do, all Grannvale's our oyster.\n
Even Belhalla ought to be easy pickings,\n
what with nobody around to stop us!|\n
The kingdom's all ours, boys!|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Heh... Yes... Yes! Leave it to us, boss!|
\s[-2]

## Intro 3
\g[Plains]
\f[5|Munnir]\m[5|4]\w[8]\b[4|2]
\s[4]
For the love of...|
\s[-2]

\b[4|0]\m[4|4]\r[4]\w[4]
Oi! Quit your dawdling!\n
We don't have all day, y'know!|
\s[-2]

\f[7|Edain]\m[7|6]\w[5]
\s[6]
... ... ...|
\s[-2]

## Intro 4
\g[Fortress]
\f[2|Gerrard]\f[1|BrigandM-1]\fc[1|Verdane]\name[1|Brigand]
\f[7|Munnir]\m[7|5]\w[8]
\s[5]
You there, cut the bridge! I'll have none\n
of those Grannvale worms crossing over here!|

\s[1]
Yes, sir.|
\s[-2]

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

\s[2]
Welcome back, Prince Munnir...|

\s[5]
Oi, Gerrard. \f[6|Edain]\w[16]I'm going back to Marpha for\n
now. You're in charge of the border. Stay\n
sharp. We clear?|\m[5|5]\w[4] Hey! What're you lookin' at?!|

\s[2]\m[2|2]
S-sorry, your lordship...\e[2|1] Who's\n
that there dame you have?|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Oh, her? The spoils of war, m'boy! She's\n
coming back to Marpha to marry me.|

\m[6|6]
\s[6]
W-what?|

\s[5]
Whaddya think? A real keeper, eh?|

\s[2]
She's lovely... Just looking at\n
her's m-making me mouth water...|

\m[5|5]\e[5|2]
\s[5]
What the hell's wrong with you? You\n
some kind of rabid beast?! Back off!|

\s[6]
... ... ...|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
You'll have your pick of all Grannvale once\n
we're done here. Keep it in your pants, damn it!|

\s[2]
Y-yes, sir... Sorry, sir...|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]

\w[8]
\s[5]
Yeesh. And he wonders why we keep him\n
stationed at the border by himself...|
\s[-2]

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

\s[6]\b[6|2]
What animals... ...Gods above, I implore you,\n
bestow upon these men a hint of human decency...|
\s[-2]
\w[8]

\f[2|Munnir]\m[2|3]\w[4]
\s[3]
Oi, what're you mumbling about now?|

\s[6]\b[6|0]
Nothing that concerns you...|

\s[3]
Well, get a move on, else Gerrard'll\n
come back. And neither of us want that.|
\s[-2]

## Dimaggio Scene
\g[Castle Outside]
\f[5|Dimaggio]
\s[5]
All right, get to work, boys! Our next\n
stop's Chalphy. Don't forget to milk the\n
villages for all they got!|
\s[-2]

## Lex & Azelle scene
\g[Mountains]
\r[5]\f[5|Lex]\f[2|Azelle]\w[8]
\s[2]
It looks like we made it just in time, Lex.|

\s[5]
Mm. And by the look of it, Sigurd's\n
staring down the entire Verdane army\n
with just a handful of men!|\n
Bet he'll be glad for the help!|\r[5]\n
But geez, Azelle, I can't believe I let\n
you drag me into yet another mess like this.|

\s[2]
With the war in Isaach going on, there's\n
hardly anyone left to defend Grannvale.|\n
Sigurd's few knights are all we have,\n
and they're out here risking their lives\n
on behalf of the entire country.|\b[2|2]\n
I couldn't just leave them to die...|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Heh... We both know there's more\n
to it than that. Come on, Azelle.|\b[2|0]\n
What's the real reason we're here?|

\s[2]
Er... I... I have no idea what you mean!|

\s[5]
It's that Lady Edain of Yngvi, isn't it?|\n
Come on, everybody knows you like her.\n
You just came for her sake, didn't you?|

\s[2]\m[2|2]
N-no! Of course not, you dolt!|

\s[5]
Really? Then why's your face beet-red?\n
Looks like somebody's got a giiiiiiirlfriend!|

\s[2]\e[2|2]\m[2|2]
L-Lex, knock it off! Come on,\n
we've wasted enough time.|

\s[5]
Hahaha, got it.\e[2|0] Time to teach these\n
Verdanite thugs a lesson or two!|
\s[-2]

## Quan Scene
\g[Plains]
\f[7|Quan]\m[7|5]\w[8]
\s[5]
Good, we aren't too late. I\n
pray Sigurd is still unhurt.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|Ethlyn]\w[4]
\s[2]
Mm. I'm sure my brother's doing just\n
fine out here, but it won't be easy\n
without a magic user in his ranks.|\n
I want to do all I can as a healer\n
to help out and save lives...|\b[2|2]\n
Quan, I'm sorry I dragged you into this\n
mess as well... I know Chalphy isn't my\n
family anymore, now that we're married--|

\s[5]
What are you talking about, Ethlyn?\b[2|0]\n
Despite our marriage, Sigurd is your\n
brother, and Chalphy is still your home.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Really? Thank you so much for saying that.|

\s[5]
There's no need for thanks, Ethlyn. Sigurd is\n
every bit as important to me as he is you,\n
remember? He is my brother-in-law now, after all.|


\s[2]\e[2|0]
Hmm... So, you really meant to say you\n
came to see Sigurd for his sake not mine?|

\s[5]\m[5|5]
W-what? No! Of course I... Er...|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
I'm just teasing you, dear.|
\s[-2]

\f[0|Finn]\m[0|1]\w[4]
\s[1]
Milord, milady, we should hurry. Lord Sigurd\n
still awaits us on the battlefield just ahead.|

\s[5]
Of course. Finn, you and I will take\n
up the vanguard. Ensure none of the\n
barbarians get close to Ethlyn.|

\s[1]
Of course, Lord Quan.|
\s[-2]

\s[2]\e[2|0]
I can fight too, you know! I'll have you know\n
I have some of the Holy Crusader blood in me!|

\s[5]
Yes... But, I would prefer\n
to see you remain unharmed.|

\s[2]
Ah... True. Well, I will support from the rear!|
\s[-2]

## Sigurd Enters Chalphy
## But why would you even do this...?
\g[Castle Gate]
\f[2|Oifey]\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[2]
Sire, might I recommend stopping by the castle\n
town once you're rested? To see you unharmed\n
should help to calm and reassure your citizens.|
\s[-2]

## vs Dimaggio
\f[1|Dimaggio]
\s[1]
So, you made it here, ya Grannvaleian cowards...|\n
I, Lord Dimaggio, will finish you!|

## Dimaggio defeated
\f[1|Dimaggio]
\s[1]
Guh... No... This can't be!|
\s[-2]

## Village conversations
## Village 1
\g[Village]
\f[2|Villager_Man]\name[2|Villager]\fc[2|Chalphy]\f[7|Visitor]\m[7|6]\w[8]
\s[2]
Oh, thank the gods! We're saved!\n
We can't thank you enough!|\n
Here - the whole village did their\n
part to raise some money for you.|\n
It's not much, but we hope it helps\n
out there. Be sure to lend the other\n
villagers a hand, too.|\h
I bet they'll be happy to\n
help you out right back.|
\s[-2]

## Village 2
\g[Village]
\f[2|Villager_OldMan]\name[2|Villager]\fc[2|Chalphy]\f[7|Visitor]\m[7|6]\w[8]
\s[2]
Pay attention, kid! Weapons aren't\n
created equal. See, swords best axes,\n
axes best lances, and lances best swords.|\n
This right here's why you've gotta use\n
your head before you blunder into battle.|\n
Speaking of battle, if you ever find\n
yourself hurting out there, a chapel is the\n
best place to go. It ain't free, though.|\n
Every bit of health you regain there'll\n
cost five gold pieces. But, you can't put\n
a price on your health.|
\s[-2]

## Yngvi Captured
\g[Castle Gate]
\f[7|Sigurd]\m[7|5]\w[8]\e[5|2]
\s[5]
Damn it... Look at all of\n
this...\b[5|2] Did we arrive too late?\n
Are there any survivors?|
\s[-2]

\f[0|Oifey]\m[0|1]\w[4]
\s[1]
Sire!\b[5|0] We found a someone collapsed\n
in the hallway! They're injured, hurry!|

\s[5]
What!? Edain, please don't let it be so...|
\s[-2]

## Scene 2
\g[Dungeon]
\f[6|Midir_Injured]\b[6|2]
\f[0|Sigurd]\m[0|2]\w[8]
\s[2]
Edain are you--\m[2|2] Wait, Midir? Midir,\n
hold on! What happened here?|

\b[6|0]\s[6]
Uh... You... Lord Sigurd?|

\s[2]
Are you all right, Midir? Where's Edain?!|

\s[6]
... I don't know... But, Munnir...|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
Munnir... Of course. That's all I need to hear.|\n
Midir, I'll do all I can to rescue her. You stay\n
here, and rest up. We'll leave as soon as possible--|

\s[6]
W-wait! Sir, please, I've got to help!|
\s[-2]

\f[0|Ethlyn]\m[0|1]\w[4]
\s[1]
Not with wounds like that you won't.|

\s[2]
Ethlyn?|

\s[1]
Hello Lord Brother!|

\s[2]
What are you doing here?|

\s[1]
We're here to help you, of course!|

\s[2]
Midir, please excuse me. But, Ethlyn, if\n
you can patch him up with your staff,\n
then he stands a fighting chance again.|

\s[6]
Lord Sigurd... Thank you. I won't\n
let Lady Edain down again!|
\s[-2]

## Base

## Quan & Ethlyn Event
\g[Courtyard]
\f[5|Sigurd]\f[2|Quan]\f[1|Ethlyn]
\s[5]\e[5|1]
I can't believe it... You two are really here?|

\s[2]
Of course. We heard about the Verdane\n
attack and couldn't just leave you be.|

\s[1]
It's such a relief to know you're okay.|

\s[5]
Oh come now, did you really think I was\n
about to lose to Verdane of all armies?|

\s[2]
Chalphy sent many knights to assist in the\n
Isaach-Granbellian war that's brewing.|

\s[1]\e[1|2]
That's right! Let's face it, Sigurd, with\n
someone like Edain in trouble, there's no way\n
you wouldn't leap straight into a crisis!|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
W-well...|

\s[1]
With father away at war, I knew I had to\n
come. Someone to save you from yourself.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Heh heh. Wow, it feels as if I was\n
getting this very lecture only yesterday!|\n
I swear, after Mother passed away, it was\n
you who single-handedly kept us in check.|

\s[1]\e[1|0]
Well, someone had to.|

\s[5]
Once you went off to marry Quan, we could've sworn\n
that Father finally had a proper little lady for a\n
daughter... But no, nothing's changed at all!|

\s[1]\m[1|1]\e[1|2]
Hey!|

\s[2]
Sigurd is only joking--|

\s[1]
Sigurd, I'm only what you and Father\n
made me! If I'm a fusspot, then it's\n
squarely your fault!|\n
Perhaps if the two of you\n
hadn't been so unkempt...|

\s[5]
Perhaps you're right. Listen, Ethlyn...\n
We might not act like it, but everything\n
you've done means the world to us.|\e[5|0]\n
I'm so sorry for all the trouble\n
I've always caused you... And thank\n
you so much for coming.|

\s[1]\e[1|0]
... Hmph. I have a patient to attend to.|
\s[-2]

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

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Although, while I appreciate you being\n
here too, Quan, what about Leonster?|\n
Aren't your hands full there, keeping\n
and eye on Thracia?|

\s[2]
Oh, don't worry, we're taking the necessary\n
precautions. That's why I only brought Finn.|\n
The Lanceritter are all back at home,\n
under Father's command, awaiting orders.|

\s[5]
Is that so... Quan, I'm sorry for\n
pulling you into this mess, too.|

\s[2]
Sorry? Surely you jest, Sigurd?\n
Don't you recall our old pledge?|

\s[5]
Hm?|

\s[2]\m[2|2]
Come now! How could you forget? All those\n
years ago, when we were students at the\n
Belhalla academy? You, me, and Eldigan.|\n
Dear friends and fierce rivals in equal measure?|\n
Surely you recall that night - talking late\n
about our hopes and dreams, and pledging our\n
aid to one another in times of need?|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Ah, of course! I remember it well.|

\s[2]
Excellent. With both of us here, what hope could\n
those Verdanite savages possibly have? Never forget,\n
Sigurd. I'm here for you, now and forever.|

\s[5]
I'm honored to have you as my sworn brother, Quan.|
\s[-2]

## Azelle & Lex
## Similar to the talk conversations
\g[Hallway]
\f[0|Lex]\m[0|2]\w[8]
\s[2]\e[2|1]
Ah! It's been a while, huh, Lord Sigurd?|
\s[-2]

\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[5]
Lex, is that you? Good to see you!\n
I take it you're here to help as well?|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
Something like that... Azelle dragged\n
me into this against my will. I swear,\n
I can't say no to that twerp!|

\f[1|None]\name[1|???]
\s[1]\x[Azelle]
You said you wanted to come, I didn't\n
force you to leave the castle!

\s[2]
Ah, I've been found out.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]
\f[0|Azelle]\m[0|1]\w[4]
\s[1]
Lord Sigurd! I'm so relieved\n
to see you're unharmed.|

\s[5]
Wait, Azelle? Azelle of Velthomer?\n
What are you doing here?|

\s[2]
He came rushing to save his--|

\s[1]
Ahem! We came to fight against the\n
Verdanite invasion. We won't let you down!|

\s[5]
Of course! I appreciate the help. But, what\n
of your brother, Lord Arvis? Is he alright\n
with you being here helping out?|

\s[1]
No... He's been tasked with command of\n
the Royal Guard. He made it clear that\n
I wasn't supposed to leave Belhalla at all.|

\s[5]
I see... What about you, Lex? Does Lord\n
Lombard know you've come here?|

\s[2]\m[2|2]\e[2|2]
Oh, hell no! You know as well as I\n
how much my father loathes yours.|\n
There's no way he'd ever let me help\n
House Chalphy, even if his life depended\n
on it. I had to slip out behind his back.|

\s[5]
Well, I'm grateful you did--|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
Just so we're clear, Sigurd; I'm not here\n
for you. Azelle's my best friend, and he\n
really wanted to help. That's all.|

\s[5]
I see...|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]\w[8]

\s[1]
Sorry about Lex...|

\s[5]
it's fine. A bit harsh, but he still came\n
and fought alongside us. I do wish our two\n
families could make amends, but... Not yet.|

\s[1]
... Lord Sigurd, can I confess something?\n
Not to add to your troubles, but...|

\s[5]
What is it, Azelle?|

\s[1]
It's Arvis... I know this is a dreadful thing to\n
say, but to be honest, I'm terrified of Arvis...|\n
Sometimes, when I'm around him, I... I\n
feel as if I'm only a nuisance to him.|

\s[5]
Is that right... Well, whatever your reasons, I'm\n
just glad that you're here, Azelle. You're more\n
than welcome to stay for as long as you want.|\n
You're no nuisance to me, that I can say confidently.|

\s[1]\e[1|1]
Thank you, sir!|
\s[-2]

## Similar to the manga
\g[Hallway]
\f[5|Sigurd]\f[2|Lex]\f[1|Azelle]
\s[5]\e[5|1]
Azelle, Lex, thanks for coming.|\n
If you guys hadn't come, who knows\n
what state we'd be in right now.|

\s[1]
It's no problem! We're also\n
grateful of being of some help.|\e[1|3]\n
But, the one I'm really worried\n
about is Edain... Those Verdane savages...|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
You're being really honest with\n
yourself, Azelle. It's like this,\n
Lord Sigurd, you see this guy--|

\s[1]\e[1|2]
Shut up!|

\s[2]
Okay, okay! Sheesh!|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
... Azelle, does Lord Arvis know\n
about your wish to join my army?|

\s[1]\e[2|0]\e[1|3]
... No. Well, I... I consulted him about\n
it, but he wouldn't allow me to go.|\n
But, even if he said no, I still felt\n
I had to help out in some way. I'm sorry.|

\s[5]
There's nothing to apologize\n
for. It was your convictions.|\n
I won't ask what inspires you,\n
but without them, no soldiers can\n
achieve victory in a battle.|

\s[1]
My... convictions...|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Additionally, we don't have a mage\n
in our group, so it would be a big\n
help if you were to join us.|\e[1|1]\n
I imagine Lord Arvis will eventually\n
find out and speak to me about it...\n
But, you have nothing to worry about.|

\s[1]
Thank you, very much!|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Although, I'm surprised to see you,\n
Lex. Your father, Lord Lombard, does\n
not... hold my father in high regard.|

\s[2]
Yeah... Father is the kind of guy who will\n
take offense to anything. Especially now, with\n
Prince Kurth relying on Lord Byron so much.|\e[2|1]\n
But, to be rank, none of that matters to me.|

\s[5]
Well, that's good to hear--|

\s[2]
But, that doesn't mean I came for your sake.|

\s[1]\e[1|2]
Lex! That's so rude!|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
But, it's true...|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Haha, you haven't changed a bit,\n
have you? Regardless of your reasons,\n
I'm glad you made the trip with Azelle.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
The twerp's my best friend,\n
I had no choice.|

\s[1]\m[1|1]
Oh, come on, Lex!|
\s[-2]

## Evening
\g[Dungeon]
\f[4|Ethlyn]\r[4]\f[6|Midir]
\w[16]
\f[0|Sigurd]\m[0|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Midir, you're up.|

\r[4]\s[4]
Of course! My staff can\n
perform miracles after all.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
I'm grateful for that, Ethlyn.|

\s[6]
It's good to see you, Lord Sigurd.|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
Tomorrow morning, we'll cross the\n
Grandbell border into Verdane.|\n
Evans castle is our target. Hopefully,\n
we'll locate Edain and bring her home.|\n
Are you still wanting to fight?|

\s[6]
Of course! I.. I must apologize to\n
Lady Edain for my weakness. Please,\n
allow me to join you in battle.|

\s[2]
Of course. Thank you, Midir.|
\s[-2]

## Battle 2 Start
\g[Castle Front]
\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[5]
Oifey, are we ready to depart?|

\s[2]
Yes, sire. All of our soldiers\n
are here and ready to follow orders.|

\s[5]
Excellent. Our target is Evans castle!|
\s[-2]

## Evans, Gerrard Scene
\g[Castle]
\f[2|Gerrard]
\s[2]
What's that signal? ...Chalphy's army on the move?|
\s[-2]

\f[5|BrigandM-1]\fc[5|Verdane]\name[5|Brigand]\f[6|ThiefM-1]\fc[6|Verdane]\name[6|Thief]
\s[6]
Looks like it...|

\s[2]
Stupid Dimaggio screwed up. I told\n
Prince Munnir he was just a fool!|

\s[5]
'Gardless, he's not gonna like this...|

\s[2]
Seems we're going back to Grandbell,\n
then. Boy's get that bridge back up!\n
Get a move on!|

\s[6]
Dammit... More unnecessary work to do...|
\s[-2]

## Arvis Arrives off screen
\g[Carriage]
\f[5|Arvis]
\s[5]
Sigh. How much longer to Yngvi?|

\f[2|Filat]
\s[2]
We should reach it by the evening, Sir.|

\s[5]
For heaven's sake. If it weren't for\n
his Royal Highness's orders, I wouldn't\n
have come to such a remote place.|\n
I hardly expected to see Chalphy struggle\n
so much against simple barbarians.|\b[5|2]\n
Sigurd... Is this all you've amounted to?|

\s[2]
Hmm? The carriage has stopped...|\n
Lord Arvis could it be that...?|

\s[5]\b[5|0]
Hmm? Ah, we've visitors, do we?|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]
\w[8]
\m[2|3]\w[8]
\s[3]
W-wait, Lord Arvis--|
\s[-2]

## Arvis leaves carriage
\g[Plains]
\f[5|Arvis]
\f[2|TheifM-1]\fc[2|Verdane]\name[2|Thief]
\f[1|BrigandM-1]\fc[1|Verdane]\name[1|Brigand]
\s[5]
I am Duke Arvis, commander of the\n
Imperial Guard. Were you aware of this\n
before you attacked this carriage?|

\s[1]
Stop stalling! We're the Verdane army!\n
If you value your life, then hand over\n
everything you have and surrender!|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Oh dear, is that so?|

\s[2]
What the hell are you blabbering\n
on about? Do you want to die!?|

\s[5]\b[5|2]
On the contrary, you filthy\n
savages...\b[5|0]\e[5|0] Do you?|

## Arvis vs Brigand
\f[6|Arvis]
\s[6]
By the blood of my ancestors, Fjalar, I\n
command thee! Let our blood ripen into flames.|
Dragon of the heavens, formed by fire,\n
come forth! Valflame! Incinerate them!|
\s[-2]

## group of verdanites get blown away

\g[Plains]
\f[5|Filat]
\s[5]
By the Gods... Lord Arvis...|
\s[-2]

\f[2|Arvis]
\s[2]
Is something wrong, Filat?|

\s[5]
No... As expected of you, wiping\n
out an entire search party at once...|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Hmph. The divine flames of Fjalar\n
completely destroy any in its path.|\e[2|0]\n
But still, this was nothing but\n
child's play... The brigands came\n
from the west, did they not?|

\s[5]
It appears so, not from the south.|

\s[2]
Then Sigurd must be heading towards the\n
border castle. Let us meet him there.|
\s[-2]

## Vs Gerrard
\f[1|Gerrard]
\s[1]
Grannvale dogs... Damn you!|
\s[-2]

## Midir vs Gerrard
\f[1|Gerrard]\f[6|Midir]\e[6|2]
\s[1]
W-wait, you're using arrows!\n
You coward! Face me like a--|

\s[6]
Shut up! Where is Lady Edain?\n
Bring her back this instance!|
\s[-2]

## Gerrard defeated
\f[1|Gerrard]\e[1|1]
\s[1]
Too bad for you... That\n
dame of yours ain't here.\n
Prince Munnir's got her.|\m[1|1]\e[1|0]\n
Hrrk!|
\s[-2]

## Village 3
\g[Village]
\f[5|Villager_OldWoman]\name[5|Villager]\fc[5|Yngvi]\f[0|Visitor]\m[0|1]\w[8]
\s[5]
Oh? You came to save us? I was so sure this\n
was the end! Take this little trinket. It's\n
the least I can do. They call them Speedwings.|\n
Give them to someone you think could use\n
some extra speed! Go on, try it out! Your\n
enemies'll be too slow to hit you!|
\s[-2]

## Village 4
\g[Village]
\f[5|Villager_OldMan]\name[5|Villager]\fc[5|Yngvi]\f[0|Visitor]\m[0|1]\w[8]
\s[5]
The master archers of House Yngvi all bear descent\n
from the archery god, Ullr. Our noble duke, Lord Ling,\n
has twin daughters as well as a younger son.|\n
Well, I should say had... Alas, the duke\n
lost one of the girls to pirates, years\n
and years ago... She was just a little lass...|
\s[-2]

\s[5]
Anyway, Lady Edain's still resides here,\n
but the son Lord Andrey is away with his\n
lord father on the Isaach campaign.|\n
Rumor has it, though, that the two aren't\n
getting along well now that the boy's grown...|
\s[-2]

## Village 5
\g[Village]
\f[5|Villager_Woman]\name[5|Villager]\fc[5|Chalphy]\f[0|Visitor]\m[0|1]\w[8]
\s[5]
The lords of this land, House Chalphy,\n
have been  revered as most magnificent\n
swordsmen for generations.|\n
It's no wonder, being that they bear the\n
bloodline of Baldr, the god of light of old.|\n
Those Verdane thugs are lucky Lord Byron\n
isn't around with his holy sword, Tyrfing.\n
They wouldn't stand a chance!|
\s[-2]

## Outro 1
## Naoise alive
\g[Castle Gate]
\f[1|Oifey]\m[1|2]\w[8]
\f[5|Sigurd]\w[4]
\s[2]\e[2|3]
Sire, we've completed our search\n
of the castle... Lady Edain is\n
nowhere to be found.|

\s[5]\e[5|2]
Damn it, damn them! Where could she be?|
\s[-2]

\f[0|Naoise]\m[0|1]\w[4]
\s[1]
I'll interrogate any survivors, Lord Sigurd.|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Thank you, Naoise. Let me know when\n
they've revealed Edain's location.|

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

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

\s[2]
... It seems likely the barbarians\n
took her further into Verdane territory.\n
I hope she's all right...|

\s[5]\b[5|2]
Gah...\b[5|1] I won't let them get away with this...|\e[5|2]\b[5|0]\n
They can run, but until they surrender\n
Edain, they won't escape my wrath!|
\s[-2]

## Arden alive
\g[Courtyard]
\f[4|Arden]\w[8]
\s[4]
Huh? Oh! Y-you're Lord Arvis!|
\s[-2]

\f[0|Arvis]\m[0|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
That I am. Lord Sigurd is within the\n
castle, yes? I wish to speak with him.|

\s[4]
Of course! Right away, Duke!|
\s[-2]

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


## Arden dead
\g[Courtyard]
\f[4|Oifey]\w[8]
\s[4]
Lord Arvis of House Velthomer?|
\s[-2]

\f[0|Arvis]\m[0|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
That I am. Lord Sigurd is within the\n
castle, yes? I wish to speak with him.|

\s[4]
Of course! I'll let him know you're here.|
\s[-2]

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

## Part 2
\g[Chamber]
\f[5|Sigurd]\f[0|Arvis]\m[0|2]\w[8]
\s[5]
Lord Arvis?|

\s[2]
It has been a while, Lord Sigurd.|

\s[5]
It's good to see you unharmed. I trust\n
you managed to evade any skirmishes?|

\s[2]
Hmm, not quite. I ran into a group of\n
Verdane soldiers. It appeared they were\n
heading towards this castle, but....|\n
You need not worry about them any longer.|

\s[5]
Well enough. How is the campaign\n
against Isaach faring?|

\s[2]
The outcome has already been decided.\n
Your father will probably be among the\n
ones making their triumphant return home.|

\s[5]
... Don't you find this a little strange?|

\s[2]
What do you mean? Lord Byron's return?|

\s[5]
No, no, I mean the war itself. The campaign\n
is a result of Isaach's invasion of Dahna,\n
which is allied with the Grandbell empire.|\n
However, the Isaachian royal family bears\n
the blood of the cursader Od, and follow\n
the way of the holy sword Balmung.|\n
For fellow descendants of the Twelve Crusaders,\n
who overthrew the Loptrian Empire at that\n
very spot in ancient times with the Miracle...|\n
Why would they slaughter innocent people?\n
It just doesn't make sense... How could they\n
commit such an atrocity on a holy city?|

\s[2]
... More than a hundred years have passed\n
since the Holy war. If historical facts\n
can become legends during that time...|\n
Who's to say that Holy blood can't also\n
become tainted in that same time frame?|

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

\s[2]
We must ensure this does not happen to any of\n
the lords of Grandbell. As followers of Naga,\n
the Light Dragon who protects the royal family.|\n
His Highness, Prince Kurth, is grateful for you\n
defending our great empire with vigilance.|

\s[5]
Of course...|
\s[-2]

\s[2]
Filat, if you would. I would present Lord\n
Sigurd the gift his Majesty has sent with us.|
\s[-2]

\f[0|Filat]\m[0|1]\w[5]
\s[1]
If you would, Lord Sigurd, please accept\n
this Silver Sword from His Majesty.|

\s[5]\m[5|5]
W-what? Such a precious gift... for me?|

\s[1]
Indeed. His Majesty is highly pleased\n
with your efforts and thus proclaimed your\n
ordinance as a holy knight of the realm.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Congratulations, Lord Sigurd. From now on,\n
you will fight not only for Chalphy, but\n
in the name of the Grandbell royal crown.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
I am truly honored by this... I, Sigurd of\n
Chalphy, hereby pledge my undying fealty to\n
both His Majesty, and to the Grandbell kingdom.|

\s[1]
From here, it is imperative that you hold\n
Evans. We can ill afford to lose such a\n
valuable defensive point to the enemy.|\n
You and your men shall be handsomely paid\n
for your service. Provided, of course,\n
that our territory survives unscathed.|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Of course, I won't let you down.|

\s[2]
Excellent. Best of luck, Lord Sigurd.\n
Grannvale expects every man to do his duty.|
\s[-2]

## Outro 2
## Azelle is alive
\g[Hallway]
\f[2|Arvis]\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[2]
Oh, Sigurd, there was one more thing. About\n
Azelle... We had a bit of a disagreement,\n
and he ran off without saying anything to me.|

\s[5]
If you're asking about his whereabouts, he's\n
currently a part of my army. Truthfully, if not\n
for his strength, we may not have won today.|

\s[2]
I see... Then I need not say more. I had\n
hoped that my advice to Azelle in Behalla\n
would have kept him from coming this way...|\n
But, alas. I leave him in your hands. The two\n
of us may have different mothers, but Azelle\n
is still my little brother. Teach him well.|\n
Now then, I shall return to the capital.|

\s[5]
Lord Arvis, is it really all right for\n
you to not see Azelle before you go?|

\s[2]
As much as I would like to... I must refrain.|\n
If I see him, I'll just revert to my 'fatherly\n
habits', and scold him for his behavior.|\n
Now, I'm entrusting this crisis to you, Sigurd.|

\s[5]
Of course. I'll escort you out.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]\f[2|nil]\w[32]

\f[6|Azelle]
\s[6]
... ... ...|
\s[-2]

## Outro 2
## Azelle is dead
\g[Hallway]
\f[2|Arvis]\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[2]
Oh, Sigurd, there was one more thing. About\n
Azelle... We had a bit of a disagreement,\n
and he ran off without saying anything to me.|\n
Is my brother here within your army?|

\s[5]\e[5|3]
I meant to tell you earlier, but.. he...|

\s[2]
He's dead, isn't he?|

\s[5]\b[5|2]
I'm so sorry, Lord Arvis. I... I\n
couldn't do a thing to save him.|

\s[2]
I see... Then I need not say more. I had\n
hoped that my advice to Azelle in Behalla\n
would have kept him from coming this way...|\b[2|2]\n
Oh Azelle... you careless fool...|

\s[5]\b[5|0]
I will take you to see him before you go.|

\s[2]\e[2|3]\b[2|0]
Of course. Thank you.|
\s[-2]