Girl of the Spirit Forest

## World Map
Sigurd's capture of Evans Castle comes too late. Edain is\n
not there, instead already well within Verdane's borders.|\n
Verdane's territory is blanketed in a thick sweep of forest.|\n
The nation is widely dubbed a "barbarian kingdom" by Grannvale's\n
people, owing to their constant raids on Grannvalian soil.|\n
However, the reign of King Batu has seen an end to Verdane's\n
infamous border raids, much to the relief of Grannvale.|\n
A pacifist, King Batu has long worked to build a lasting peace\n
with Grannvale, while also keeping his aggressive sons appeased.|\n
Ultimately, however, it was Batu himself who violated the peace he held so\n
dear. Batu's three sons have unexpectedly launched an assault on Grannvale.|\n
Cimbaeth, the second son, lord of Genoa ... Munnir, the eldest,\n
lord of Marpha... And Jamke, the youngest of the three.|\n
Lurking deep within Verdane territory, the three now await the\n
arrival of Sigurd. Edain's fate... Batu's sudden belligerence...|\n
Sprawling before Sigurd lie the great forests of Verdane\n
- and within them, the answers he seeks.|\n
He prepares to take his first steps into the spirit forest of folklore...|

## Intro
## Naoise Alive
\g[Courtyard]
\r[5]\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[5]\b[5|2]\w[4]
Ugh, this is such a mess...\n
I had hoped we could rescue\n
Edain without this much trouble.|\b[5|0]\n
Why does King Batu continue to refuse our\n
request for peace? I don't understand what\n
he hopes to accomplish with this conflict.|
If this continues, we may need to\n
go as far as to invade Verdane.|\n
Something I would like to avoid.|
\s[-2]

\w[16]

\f[0|Naoise]\m[0|1]\w[8]
\s[1]
Lord Sigurd!|
\s[-2]

\r[5]
\m[1|2]\w[8]

\s[5]
Hmm? Naoise, there you are.|\n
Have the prisoners decided\n
to give us any information\n
on Edain's location yet?|

\s[2]
Indeed... We had to get rough\n
with them, but they finally caved.|\n
Lady Edain is being held captive\n
at Marpha Castle, which is quite\n
a ways southwest of Evans.|

\s[5]\e[5|2]
So, that's where Prince Munnir is hiding...\n
What about the other castle, the one close\n
to our location: Genoa. Who guards that one?|

\s[2]
It should be the middle son\n
of King Batu. Cimbaeth.|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
And how likely do you think he would be\n
to let us pass without starting a fight?|

\s[2]
... I would say next to zero. I've\n
heard his personality is even worse\n
than his elder brother's.|

\s[5]
Hmm... We'll need to plan a way around it,\n
then. Thank you, Naoise. Please let Quan\n
know I want a war council this evening.|

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

## Intro 2
\g[Castle Gate]
\f[5|CavalierM-1]\fc[5|Nordion]\name[5|Cavalier]
\s[5]
Ah, Lord Eldigan! Where are\n
you off to this evening?|
\s[-2]

\f[2|Eldigan]
\s[2]
I need to see a couple people I know\n
who are currently at Evans castle.|\n
You're doing a great job here, I\n
thank you for your service, soldier.|

\s[5]
Thank you, sir!|
\s[-2]


## Intro 3
\g[Chamber]
\f[5|Sigurd]\f[2|Quan]
\s[5]
Well, what do you think, Quan?|

\s[2]
What do I think? I think you're\n
mad, Sigurd! You want to split\n
our army into two forces!?|\n
How will we manage to win against\n
Verdane's massive army with that\n
sort of tactic? We'll be overwhelmed!|

\s[5]
It's the best way to approach Genoa.|\n
Their core army is infantry soldiers,\n
meaning they'll try to lure our cavalry\n
into the forests to try and fight them.|\n
So, I want you to lead a unit to\n
divert away the bulk of their forces.|\n
I'll lead another along the cliffs\n
of Jun river and sneak around to\n
Genoa while it's undefended.|

\s[2]
... I must admit, that does make sense. Still,\n
that hinges on Cimbaeth not realizing our plan.|\n
But, it could certainly work--|
\s[-2]

\f[0|Oifey]\m[0|1]\w[7]
\s[1]
Lord Sigurd, Lord Quann, you\n
have a visitor from Nordion.|

\s[5]
From Nordion?|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]\f[2|nil]\w[8]
\f[6|Quan]\w[16]\f[0|Eldigan]\e[0|1]\m[0|1]
\s[1]
Long time no see, Sigurd. Quan.|
\s[-2]

\event

\s[5]\e[5|1]\e[6|1]
Eldigan! Oh wait, I should be\n
calling you Lord Eldigan now, right?|

\s[6]
It really has been a while!\n
Last time we saw you was at\n
your coronation ceremony?|

\s[1]
Nope, the last time the three of us\n
were together was at your wedding, Quan.|

\s[5]
I've forgotten, Nordion is just a stone's\n
throw away from here, isn't it?|

\s[1]
That's right. That's why I decided\n
to stop by, you see.\e[1|0] Why do I find\n
the two of you suddenly occupying Evans?|

\s[6]\e[6|0]\e[5|0]
Ah... It's a long story.|

\s[5]
Let's discuss in another room, in\n
the event someone else wants to\n
use the room for a strategy meeting.|

\s[1]
I'll follow your lead, then.|
\s[-2]

## Base Start

## Oath of Friendship
\g[Dungeon]
\f[2|Eldigan]\f[5|Sigurd]\f[6|Quan]
\s[5]
You see, the Verdanites abducted Lady Edain\n
of Yngvi. They're made it amply clear that\n
they don't plan on releasing her to us.|

\s[6]
We sent a messenger, we've heard no response.|

\s[2]
So, that's how it is... My people were\n
concerned that following your invasion\n
of Verdane that Agustria would be next.|\n
Of course, I never believed that, but\n
the Lords of Agustria are... ambitious.|

\s[5]
I suppose that makes sense. Regardless,\n
it would have been smart of us to offer\n
an explanation to Agustria earlier.|\n
I apologize for putting you in a tough\n
position, Eldigan.|

\s[2]
Think nothing of it. However, if you\n
were to attack to the south like this,\n
Evans castle would be left defenseless.|\n
And that might pique the interests of\n
those ambitious Agustrian nobles.|

\s[6]
I don't think I follow, what do you mean?|
\s[-2]

\event
## Music Shift

\w[6]
\s[2]\b[2|2]
Sigh...\b[2|0] I'm ashamed to say this, but Verdane\n
isn't the only country looking to take\n
advantage of Grannvale's invasion of Isaach.|\n
Anti-Grannvale forces are in the process of\n
gathering given King Imuka's recent illness.|

\s[5]
The King is sick? Is it... serious?|

\s[2]
No, there's no cause for concern.\n
As far as I've been told, he should\n
recover in the coming weeks.|

\s[6]
Strange... It's almost as if it's a pattern.|

\s[2]
What do you mean, Quan?|

\s[6]
First, King Mananan allowed Ribaut to\n
attack Dahna with their assault, starting\n
the Isaachian-Grannvaleian war.|
Then, King Batu allowed his sons to invade\n
Yngvi, starting a Verdanite-Grannvaleian war.|\n
And now, with the Agustrian king ill,\n
we find out that the lords of Agustria\n
have an entire anti-Grannvale faction.|\n
Everyone wants to attack Grannvale...|

\s[5]
I never considered that, but you have a point...\n
But, would the Agustrians really fight us?|

\s[2]
They're ready and willing to break treaties\n
just because they want more land. I'm sure of it.|\e[2|2]\n
Their ambitions infuriate me. They seem to forget\n
that the people suffer when greedy men take up arms.|\n
They reap all of the benefits and suffer none\n
of the consequences. It's horrible, truly.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
You haven't changed Eldigan. Ever since old times.|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
Ahem... Well, humans don't change that\n
easily. You guys haven't changed either.|

\s[6]\e[6|1]
Neither has our vow of friendship.|

\s[2]
Then allow me to keep my end of the promise.\n
You two, leave the defense of Evans to me.|\n
I won't allow even a single Agustrian soldier\n
to even get near the castle. You have my word.|

\s[5]
Eldigan... I'm sorry to involve you in our\n
problems. After this battle is over, let\n
us all drink together, just like old times.|

\s[6]
I'm in agreement. It's been far too long.|

\s[2]
Yes. Now, I will let you return to your\n
preparations. I'll wait here until you depart.|
\s[-2]

## Pleading for Peace
\g[Chamber]
\f[2|Jamke]\f[5|Batu]
\s[5]
You wished to speak with me, Jamke?|

\s[2]
Yes... Father, I don't think war with\n
Grannvale is the right decision.|\n
We have nothing to accomplish with it.|\n
It's in our best interest to respond to\n
the message they sent us and end this\n
conflict before it spirals out of control.|

\s[5]
That wouldn't be wise though, Jamke. Munnir\n
has already found himself a woman to marry,\n
and Cimbaeth is hard enough to control.|\n
Telling them both to pull back and return\n
everything... That would make them furious.|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
Father, Munnir invaded Grannvale without\n
our knowledge and kidnapped a woman!\n
Surely, you don't approve of his actions?|

\s[5]
While I don't... The woman is unharmed I was\n
told, and Munnir plans to treat her well.|\n
Besides, lest you forget Grannvale cast the\n
first stone. The assassin they sent for me.|

\s[2]
... The one Sandima apprehended. I did not\n
forget. I am still suspicious of him, Father.|

\s[5]
Why? He has been a benefit to us.|

\s[2]
... I wish not to speak ill of a man unable\n
to defend himself. But, I do not trust him.|

\s[5]
I see... Perhaps, when he returns, you two\n
can come to some sort of agreement, then.|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
I doubt that... I will make my way to\n
Marpha and speak to Munnir about the state\n
of affairs there. I will take my leave.|

\s[5]
All right, Jamke. I apologize, I have been\n
prioritizing the wants and needs of your\n
brothers while neglecting your own.|\n
It is for the good of us all, I believe it.|

\s[2]
... I know you do, Father.|
\s[-2]

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

\s[5]
Peace is a difficult thing... Have I\n
been too hasty with these decisions?|\n
Breaking peace in order to secure it...|\n
Perhaps Sandima will lend me his ear.|
\s[-2]

## Prisoner's Dilemma
\g[Dungeon]
\loc[Genoa]
\f[1|Cimbaeth]\f[2|Shannan]
\f[5|Ayra]
\s[1]\e[1|1]
Heh, I brought the brat just like you asked.|
\s[-2]

\m[2|3]\w[4]
\s[3]
Ayra!|

\s[5]
Shannan! You're all right!|

\s[3]
That outfit... Are you heading into battle?|

\s[1]
Damn right she is. Grannvale's forces are\n
approaching. I'm leading my forces out, so\n
you guard a palace, right until the very end.|\n
If you value the punk's life, then don't\n
even think about fleeing--|

\s[5]
I get it, Cimbaeth! I'll follow your orders.|

\s[3]\e[3|2]
Don't listen to him Ayra! There's\n
no reason to obey a bastard like him!\n
I'll be just fine, don't worry--|
\s[-2]

\e[1|2]\m[1|2]\w[4]\e[3|0]\m[2|1]\m[3|2]\w[4]
\s[1]
What the hell did you just call me!?|
\s[-2]

\m[5|4]\e[4|2]
\sound[Sword Unsheath]
\s[4]
Put him down. Now.|

\s[1]\e[1|0]\m[1|1]
H-hey, what do you think you're doing?|

\s[4]
Do you intend to break your promise?|\n
I dare you to harm a hair on Shannan.|\n
Go on, I can easily lop your head off\n
right here and now without any trouble.|
\s[-2]

\m[1|1]\m[2|3]\w[4]
\s[1]
Alright, calm down! I got it, Ayra!|\n
Geez... The face of an angel and\n
the the wrath of a demon... Scary...|

\s[4]
Shut up. Spare me your flattery.|

\s[1]
I'd rather not make an enemy of you\n
with your sword skills. Of course, that's\n
to be expected of Isaach's...|

\s[4]
... Enough. Let's go!|
\s[-2]

\r[3]

\f[4|nil]
\w[4]
\s[3]
Ayra! No! Don't do it! Don't go!\m[3|3] AYRA!!|
\s[-2]

\s[1]
My ears! One of you, throw the\n
kid in the dungeon already.|
\s[-2]

## New Residents
\g[Verdane Village]
\f[2|Munnir]\f[5|Edain]\f[6|BrigandM-1]\fc[6|Verdane]\name[6|Brigand]
\s[2]\e[2|1]
Well, what do you think, eh?|

\s[5]
... What do I think of what?|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
Your new home, of course; what else?\n
Listen, I may been rough on the outside,\n
but I don't plan on treating you wrong.|\n
'Sides, we have a pretty nice little town--|

\s[5]
I have no interest in becoming your wife,\n
Prince Munnir.\e[5|2] I thought I made that\n
clear with you when you kidnapped me.|

\s[2]
Yeah, but I already told ya, I'm not\n
listening to any of Grannvale's demands.|

\s[6]
Better you get used to life in\n
Verdane instead of tryin' to\n
fight us every step of the way.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Besides, a Verdane-Grannvale wedding\n
would be good for whatever peace treaty\n
we had in place, right? Better yet, a kid.|

\s[5]\e[5|3]
... Please just leave me alone.|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
Tch, I know I ain't no pretty boy like\n
my brother, but you don't need to make\n
a face like that. Fine, explore alone.|\n
We got eyes on you, so don't try to run.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]\f[6|nil]\w[18]
\r[5]

\e[5|0]\b[5|2]
\s[5]
Sigh... Perhaps it wasn't in my\n
best interest to make him upset...|\b[5|0]\e[5|2]\n
But, it is so frustrating! Midir\n
and the other soldiers sacrificed\n
their lives, and I was taken anyway...|\e[5|3]\b[5|2]\n
To make matters worse, I even got\n
Sigurd involved when I asked for help\n
from Chalphy... I hope he's all right.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Deirdre]\name[1|Villager]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Excuse me, may I pass?|
\s[-2]

\r[5]\b[5|0]\e[5|0]
\s[5]
O-oh! My apologies, I-- Oh my...|

\s[2]
Hmm? Is there something on my face?|

\s[5]
N-no! It's just... You are so beautiful...|

\s[2]\m[2|2]
Oh! Thank you, my Lady.|

\s[5]
Er... You are going to one of the\n
shops? May I accompany you?|

\s[2]
Uhm... I suppose that's fine. Why?|

\s[5]
You see I'm... new here. I was wondering\n
if I could get someone to help me around.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Oh! Why certainly. How should\n
I address you, my Lady?|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Just Edain, I have no need for\n
honorifics. What is your name?|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
My name? Well...|
\s[-2]

## Scene 1
## Map
\loc[Genoa]
\g[Fortress]
\r[5]\f[5|Cimbaeth]
\s[5]
Man, that woman scares me half to death...|
\s[-2]

\r[5]\s[5]
Feh... Right, boys! We're moving out!|\n
We're taking back Evans from those\n
Grannvalian fools who dared cross us.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|FighterM-2]\fc[2|Verdane]\name[2|Warrior]
\s[2]
Oi, boss, what about Genoa?|

\s[5]
Ayra can handle it on her own. But we\n
can have a couple of our own here, too.|\n
Guard the castle and be ready in case I\n
come back for reinforcements. You got it?|

\s[2]
Of course!|
\s[-2]

## Evans
\loc[Evans]
\g[Castle]
\f[2|Oifey]\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[2]
Lord Sigurd, it looks like the\n
soldiers from Genoa aren't waiting for\n
us to approach. What are your orders?|

\s[5]
They're moving out already? How reckless.\n
Fine, we'll just have to meet them head-on.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]

\f[2|Quan]\f[1|Eldigan]
\s[1]
Are you certain about this, Sigurd?\n
Is there really no other way?|

\s[5]
They already rejected our request for\n
Edain's safe return. I wish I understood\n
what King Batu was thinking with this...|

\s[2]
That's right, he went and brokered a peace\n
agreement with Grannvale some time ago. He\n
was that willing to break it so quickly?|

\s[1]
Who is to say... I will make my return to\n
Nordion now. I trust you all will be fine?|

\s[5]
Indeed, we should be. Thank you, Eldigan.|

\s[1]
I'll keep an eye out for any movements in\n
Agustria as well. Good luck everyone!|
\s[-2]

## Preps & Battle Start!

## Edain, Jamke, Dew scene
\g[Forest]
\f[6|Jamke]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[5]
Come on! We have to hurry up!|
\s[-2]

\m[5|4]\w[4]
\s[4]
Here, let me help you...|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Edain]\m[1|2]\w[5]
\s[2]
W-wait... Prince Jamke...\n
I'm all out of breath...|

\s[4]
What are you saying? If we stop and\n
rest, my brother Munnir will find us!|

\f[1|Dew]
\s[1]
The Princess is right, Jamke.\n
I'm about to collapse, too.|

\s[4]
Come on, Dew, that's because\n
you don't have any stamina.|

\s[1]
Of course not, I'm a thief.|

\s[4]\b[4|2]
That doesn't make any sense...|
\s[-2]

## Pt2
\g[Forest]
\f[5|Jamke]\f[2|Edain]
\s[5]
Well, as long as we've made it\n
this far without being noticed,\n
then you should be all right.|\n
Grannvale's army shouldn't be too\n
far north from here. You should\n
be able to meet them and escape.|

\s[2]
Hold on... Prince Jamke, are\n
you not going to come with us?|

\s[5]
... No, I'm not. While Munnir and\n
Cimbaeth are truly awful men...|\b[5|2]\n
I can't betray my father. I'm going back\n
to the capital...\b[5|0] I will try my\n
best to persuade him to end this war.|

\s[2]
You're right... Perhaps I was being\n
selfish. I too would like this war\n
to end as quickly as possible.|\e[2|1]\n
You are the only one I can entrust\n
to do so, so I wish you the best.|

\s[5]
Ah, thank you. Than, I'll be going--|
\s[-2]

\w[4]

\f[1|Dew]\e[1|1]
\s[1]
Ahem! Let's head out, princess!\n
You can make your funny faces to\n
each other later!|

\m[2|2]\e[2|0]
A-all right.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]
\w[4]
\f[5|nil]\w[4]
\m[2|3]\w[5]
\s[3]
Wait! Prince Jamke!|
\s[-2]

\f[7|Jamke]\m[7|6]
\w[6]
\s[3]
Please, just tell me one thing.\n
Why did you decide to rescue me?|

\s[6]
... I didn't want you to belong\n
to my brother. That's all...\n
Now, hurry up and go!|
\s[-2]

\s[3]
... Please be safe...|
\s[-2]

## Pt3
\g[Forest]
\r[4]\f[4|Jamke]
\s[4]
... \e[4|3]Edain... May we meet again.|
\s[-2]

## Marpha
\g[Hallway]
\f[5|Munnir]
\r[1]\f[1|ThiefM-0]\fc[1|Verdane]\name[1|Thief]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
L-Lord Munnir! There's an emergency!|

\s[5]
Eh? What do you want? Does Edain need something?|

\s[2]
About that... She's gone! And so is the kid!|

\m[5|5]\e[5|2]
\s[5]
What?! They escaped?! But how...|
\s[-2]

\f[1|ArcherM-1]\fc[1|Verdane]\name[1|Hunter]
\s[1]
I swear I saw Prince Jamke sneak\n
down to the dungeon when he was\n
here earlier... You don't think...?|

\s[5]
That rat bastard! Where the hell is he now?|

\s[2]
I think he said he was going back\n
to see your father in the capital...|

\s[5]
Damn it, damn it! What are you\n
idiots doing standing around?!\n
Go after them! Now, hurry up!|

\s[1]
Y-yes, sir!|

\s[2]
And if they resist?|

\s[5]
Grr... Kill em. I won't be made\n
a fool of by anyone! Not even\n
a pretty face like her's!|
\s[-2]

## Ayra time to move
\g[Fortress]
\f[5|Ayra]
\s[5]
... So, it has begun.|
\s[-2]

## vs Ayra
\f[1|Ayra]
\s[1]
I mean you no ill will...\n
But, I will honor my brother!\n
Face me, and fall!|
\s[-2]

## Lex vs Ayra
\f[1|Ayra]\f[6|Lex]
\s[6]
Huh? A woman? How did Verdane\n
manage to hire someone like you?|

\s[1]
You talk too much. Draw your\n
weapon, and face me in battle!|

\s[6]
Tch, fine. I'll treat you like\n
any other opponent. Let's go!|
\s[-2]

## Cimbaeth injured
\g[Plains]
\f[5|Cimbaeth]\m[5|6]\w[7]
\s[6]
Tch... These guys are tougher\n
than I thought... I'm going\n
back to get more men!|
\s[-2]

## Vs Cimbaeth
\f[1|Cimbaeth]
\s[1]
Heh, what're you pointing that little\n
stick at me for? You want to fight?|\n
That's precious. C'mon, I'll cave\n
you damn head in, hahaha!|
\s[-2]

## Azelle vs Cimbaeth
\f[1|Cimbaeth]\f[6|Azelle]
\s[1]
Well, well, well... This is Grannvale's\n
finest?\e[1|1] Pahahaha! You're just a weakling!|

\s[6]
I may not be as strong as you, but\n
mark my words, you will regret your\n
elder brother's actions, you criminal!|

\s[1]\e[1|0]
Bah, what can a kid like you even do?|

\s[6]\e[6|2]
I'll show you what my magic can do!|

\s[1]
Eh? A mage? Crap...|
\s[-2]

## Ayra vs Cimbaeth
\f[1|Cimbaeth]\f[6|Ayra]
\s[1]
Ack! N-no! Ayra, what are you--|

\s[6]
I don't need you anymore, Cimbaeth.\n
Lord Sigurd has given me his word that\n
he will protect Shannan from harm.|

\s[1]
H-hey! But what about me!|

\s[6]\e[6|2]
Like I said... I don't need you anymore.\n
Now, let me take that head of yours.|

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

## Cimbaeth Death
\f[1|Cimbaeth]
\s[1]
No... I wanna... urgh...|
\s[-2]

## Genoa captured
\g[Castle]
\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[5]
All right, that should be all of them.|

\f[1|Oifey]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Lord Sigurd! I found a child locked\n
up in the dungeon, but he won't speak.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Shannan]
\s[1]
... ... ...|

\s[5]
Why so silent? I want to know\n
why you were held captive here.|

\s[1]
... Are you one of Cimbaeth's allies?|

\s[5]
Absolutely not. We are the Grannvale\n
army. Cimbaeth is no more, we now have\n
control over Genoa. Will you talk now?|

\s[1]\m[1|1]
Yes! Please, you need to help Ayra!\n
Cimbaeth used me to threaten her,\n
so he had no choice but to fight!|

## Ayra Alive
\s[2]
Ayra...? Is that the swordswoman we saw?|

\s[5]
Could you tell us your name first?|

\s[1]
... I am Shannan. First prince of Isaach.|

\s[2]
W-what? Lord Sigurd... If we tell\n
Behalla about this, it would be\n
a huge achievement, wouldn't it...?|

\s[5]
Hush, Oifey. None of that. I can barely\n
imagine what you've been through, Shannan.|\n
For now, we'll so speak with Ayra, and you\n
can stay with our army for the time being.|\n
One day, you will be able to go home.\n
I'll do all I can to ensure of it.|

\s[1]\e[1|1]
Thank you, Lord Sigurd!|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
I'll meet you outside, and then we\n
can go and find Ayra together.|
\s[-2]

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

\s[2]
Pardon me, sire... But we are currently at\n
war with Isaach. If we're going to harbor\n
its prince, shouldn't we inform the king?|

\s[5]
No, he's just a child, Oifey. That war\n
has nothing to do with him. I'll find\n
a way to get him home safely on my own.|\n
But for now, we need to look after him.|

\s[2]
I see... I apologize for my outburst earlier.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
There's nothing to apologize for.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]

\r[2]\s[2]
Lord Sigurd... You really are a good man.\n
I hope I can grow up to be like you...|
\s[-2]

## Ayra Dead
\s[2]
Ayra...? Is that the swordswoman\n
we saw? Please, say it isn't so...|

\s[1]
It... It can't be... She's dead?\n
Y-you killed Aunt Ayra?!|

\s[5]\e[5|3]
I'm so sorry... If I had known, I would\n
have done everything to help her. What\n
is your name? So we can return you home.|

\s[1]\e[1|3]
... I don't care anymore... I-I'm Shannan...\n
The first prince of Isaach... So kill me too!|

\s[5]\m[5|5]
W-what? Isaach's prince?|

\s[2]
It can't be...|

\s[1]\e[1|2]
Yes, so kill me! Just do it, don't waste time!|

\s[5]
I'm not going to do that. Oifey, please\n
take care of Shannan until he calms down.|\n
He's been through so much hardship.|

\s[1]\e[1|3]
Ayra...|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]

\s[2]
Pardon me, sire... But we are currently at\n
war with Isaach. If we're going to harbor\n
its prince, shouldn't we inform the king?|

\s[5]
No, he's just a child, Oifey. That war\n
has nothing to do with him. I'll find\n
a way to get him home safely on my own.|\n
But for now, we need to look after him.\n
He just lost an important member of his\n
family. ... Maybe the last family he had.|

\s[2]
I see... I apologize for my outburst earlier.|

\s[5]
There's nothing to apologize for.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]

\r[2]\s[2]
Lord Sigurd... You really are a good man.\n
I hope I can grow up to be like you...|
\s[-2]

## Genoa Captured
\g[Plains]
\f[1|Ayra]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Genoa fell to Grannvale already?!\n
No... if they find out who he is,\n
they'll kill him! I need to find him!|
\s[-2]

## Ayra arrives in Genoa
\g[Dungeon]
\f[0|Ayra]\m[0|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Shannan! Shannan! ... He's not here.\e[2|2]\n
Curses! Grannvale's army must have\n
taken him captive! I'll kill them...|

## Talk to Ayra
\f[7|Shannan]\m[7|5]\w[5]
\s[5]
Ayra!!|
\s[-2]

\f[2|Ayra]
\s[2]
Shannan! Oh, Shannan, you're all right!|

\s[5]
Lord Sigurd saved me! You don't\n
have to fight anymore!|

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

\f[5|nil]\w[4]
\f[1|Shannan]\w[8]
\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[5]
Lady Ayra, I am Sigurd, a holy knight of\n
Grannvale. Shannan told me his situation,\n
and of your identity as princess of Isaach.|\n
You are the late king's daughter, correct?|

\s[2]
... I am. And while I thank you\n
for rescuing Shannan, I...|

\s[5]
... You hate those of us from Grannvale.\n
I understand your position, but we have\n
no intention of selling Shannan out.|\n
I want you to know you can trust us.\n
Behalla will not know you two are here.|

\s[2]
My brother, Prince Mallicur, entrusted\n
Shannan to my care knowing that his
safety must be prioritized above all.|

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

\s[2]
Lord Sigurd, you said you won't inform\n
the royal family of our location, right?|\n
Until I've seen Shannan rise to the throne\n
of Isaach, my life is not mine to forfeit.|\n
Are you willing to help me achieve this?|

\s[5]
Indeed, I will aid you all I can. On my\n
honor as the heir of Baldr the crusader,\n
I swear Shannan will remain safe and hidden.|

\s[2]
Very well, I'll place my trust in you.\n
For now, I pledge my blade in your service.|

\s[1]
Ayra! I thought you weren't going to fight?|

\s[2]
I'll fight to keep you safe, Shannan.\n
That's never changed. Don't worry.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]

\s[2]
... A word, Lord Sigurd. I want to\n
inform you that Grannvale is still my\n
enemy, despite what we have discussed.|\n
If one day, we are on opposing sides in\n
battle... I won't hesitate to cut you down.|

\s[5]
Mm... War is truly a cruel thing. Ayra,\n
warrior princess of Isaach, I hope, no,\n
I pray that such a day never comes.|
\s[-2]


## Talk Edain Sigurd
\g[Plains]
\f[2|Edain]\f[6|Sigurd]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[5]
Edain! Thank goodness you're all right.|

\s[2]
Sigurd! So, you came to my aid, did you?\n
Please accept my apologies, I've put the\n
people of Chalphy through nothing but danger...|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Hah, don't worry about it, Edain. Everyone\n
will be glad to know that you're safe.\n
You've nothing to worry about anymore.|\e[5|0]\n
Once we're able to, we will escort you\n
back to Yngvi, just hold on for now.|

\s[2]
I am in no rush, Sigurd. I have little\n
doubt many have been hurt for my rescue\n
operation. I will treat the wounded.|

\s[5]
Ah... That would be a great help. Let's\n
talk more later, remain behind the knights!|

\s[2]
Of course. Thank you again, Sigurd!|
\s[-2]

## Genoa Part 1 finished
## Scene
\g[Castle]
\f[1|Oifey]\m[1|2]\w[8]\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[2]
I believe that's everything for Genoa,\n
Sire. All of the remaining soldiers from\n
Cimbaeth's unit are captured or dead.|

\s[5]
Well enough. Given we have Edain back\n
safe in our hands, we have no reason\n
to continue any further into Verdane.|\n
Send a letter to Marpha, so we can try\n
to at least negotiate with Munnir and\n
head back home to Grannvale.|

\s[2]
Understood, I'll have it sent.|
\s[-2]

## Later that evening

## Munnir Scene
\g[Dungeon]
\f[5|Munnir]
\f[2|FighterM-0]\fc[2|Verdane]\name[2|Fighter]
\f[1|BrigandM-1]\fc[1|Verdane]\name[1|Brigand]
\s[5]
"It would be pointless to continue this\n
war any further. If your nation hereby\n
swears to no longer violate the border...|\n
We can consent to a peace agreement and\n
immediately make preparations to withdraw."|
\s[-2]

\e[5|2]
\s[5]
What the hell is this garbage?! You\n
gotta be kidding me! If we did that,\n
it would be like admittin' defeat!|

\s[2]
B-but Prince Munnir, they already\n
killed Prince Cimbaeth... Do we\n
even stand a chance against them?|

\s[5]
Who said that?! WHO?! I outta kill\n
you myself for saying that crap!|\n
You spineless worm! How dare you!|

\s[1]
... Nah, Prince Munnir's right! We ain't\n
gonna be pushed around by no damn\n
knights of Grannvale! This is Verdane!|

\s[5]
Damn right it is! All troops, get ready!\n
We're avenging my stupid brother, finding\n
my woman, and killing those stupid knights!|\n
To Genoa! No slacking off!!|

\s[1]
Hell yeah! Long live Prince Munnir!|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]\f[5|nil]
\w[16]
\s[2]
... We're gonna die out there...|
\s[-2]

## Genoa
\g[Castle]
\f[5|Sigurd]\w[9]\f[0|Oifey]\m[0|1]\w[4]
\s[5]
Well? What was Munnir's response?|

\s[1]
He... Rejected the peace agreement.\n
I think he's already deployed soldiers\n
to try and attack us here in Genoa.|

\s[5]
Damn that Munnir... It's looks like\n
we're forced into fighting him after all...|
\s[-2]
\f[2|Edain]
\s[2]
This can't be right... Prince Jamke\n
was supposed to persuade his father\n
into ending this conflict...|

\s[5]
I doubt this has anything to do with\n
Prince Jamke or King Batu. Munnir\n
probably won't let his pride be hurt.|\n
Why can't he realize that doing this\n
only serves to exhaust his own soldiers\n
and people? It just doesn't make sense.|

\s[2]
Hmm... I wonder...|
\s[-2]

## Preps

## Battle Start
\g[Forest]
\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[5]
Damn, I should have considered\n
this might happen with that lake\n
so close by... Dense fog.|\n
Oifey, do we have any torches\n
in our supplies?|
\s[-2]

\f[2|Oifey]
\s[2]
I'd have to go and check, but I\n
think someone should have one...|

\s[5]
Well, use them liberally. We can't\n
afford to get caught out with these\n
forests already so difficult as is.|
\s[-2]

## If Dew alive, continues
\f[1|Dew]
\s[1]
Hey! Mister Sigurd Sir!|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]\w[4]\f[6|Oifey]\w[2]

\s[5]
Hmm? You're the child who accompanied\n
Edain. What was your name again...?|

\s[6]
It's Dew, sire.|

\s[1]\e[1|1]
That's right! And I'm not just "some\n
child", I've got the eyes of a hawk!|\n
Just hand me all of your torches,\n
I can make much better use of 'em.|

\s[6]
So you can see better in the fog than\n
the rest of us? That's a useful thing\n
to know. Thanks for letting us know, Dew.|

\s[5]
Quite useful, actually. We should be able\n
to navigate perfectly thanks to you.|

\s[1]
Ehehehe, that's right! All the praise to me~|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Heh, he's quite proud of himself, isn't he?|
\s[-2]

## Talk Ayra x Lex
## If they fought earlier
\f[5|Ayra]\w[16]
\f[1|Lex]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Hah... Whew.|

\s[5]
... What do you want?|

\s[2]
Ah, nothing really, I was just\n
tired of riding around and though\n
to take a bit of time off to chat.|

\s[5]
... Up until just a little wile ago,\n
we were trying to kill each other.|\n
And now, we're here, just chatting\n
like nothing happened. Are we insane?|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Hah! Maybe a little. But I mean,\n
worse things could have happened.|

\s[5]
I fear that already is the case...|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
Hmm? What are you afraid of? Just\n
as Sigurd said earlier, Behalla\n
won't be told of you and Shannan.|\n
He's trustworthy, he would never lie\n
to anyone even if it benefits him.|

\s[5]
And you're so sure of this?|

\s[2]
I am. I spent a lot of time\n
watching deceptive weasels in\n
the royal court... So I can tell.|

\s[5]
I wonder about that. You too\n
could also be lying to me.|

\s[2]
Hmph. I suppose you're right.\n
Sorry to bother you then, Ayra.|
\s[-2]

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

\m[5|4]\w[2]
\s[4]
Wait, Lex...! Ugh, why did I say that...|
\s[-2]

## Talk Ayra x Arden
## If they fought earlier
\f[2|Ayra]
\s[2]
You, armored knight. Arden, right?|
\s[-2]

\w[5]
\f[5|Arden]
\s[5]
Huh? O-oh! It's you... Princess Ayra.|

\s[2]
Just Ayra, no need for honorifics.\n
I just wanted to apologize for\n
earlier. I er... Overwhelmed you.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Oh, that? Hah! No worries, my armor\n
kept me safe from most of it. You've\n
got quite a sword arm though.|\n
I'd hate to ever fight you again.|

\s[2]
I can't say for sure if that'll be\n
the case... I fear for my nephew.|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Huh? But why? Lord Sigurd is a true\n
knight, he wouldn't break his word.|\n
Trust me, he's a guy to put your\n
faith in. A true Holy Knight, I tell ya.|

\s[2]
You truly believe in him, don't you?|

\s[5]
Of course. He's like the reincarnation\n
of the legendary Paladin Baldr himself!|\n
True and noble.|

\s[2]
If you say so.|
\s[-2]

## Heirhein Scene
\g[Camp]
\f[2|Elliot]
\f[6|VanguardM-1]\fc[6|Heirhein]\name[6|Vanguard]
\m[6|5]\w[5]
\s[5]
Lord Elliot, Grannvale's army has marched\n
into Verdane, just as we expected.|

\s[2]
Tch. Does Grannvale really think it can just\n
waltz into Verdane with such a tiny force?|

\f[6|VanguardM-0]\fc[6|Heirhein]\name[6|Vanguard]
\s[6]
They're greedy, they deserve what happens to them.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Exactly. Men, this is our opportunity. Evans\n
is ripe for the plucking, then it's straight\n
for the border of Grannvale!|

\s[6]
Yes, sir!|
\s[-2]

\g[Fortress]
\f[5|CavalierM-1]\fc[5|Nordion]\name[5|Cavalier]
\s[5]
Is that... No! The Heirhein army\n
is approaching! Lord Eldigan warned\n
me this might happen...|
\s[-2]

## Castle
\f[7|CavalierM-1]\fc[7|Nordion]\name[7|Cavalier]
\m[7|6]\w[6]
\s[6]
Lord Eldigan! Emergency! The kingdom\n
of Heirhein dispatched an army!\n
They're headed for Evans castle.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|Eldigan]
\s[2]
Just as I expected... You've revealed\n
your true colors, Elliot. A ridiculous\n
prowling thief of a prince. Lachesis?|
\s[-2]

\f[6|nil]

\f[5|Lachesis]
\w[5]
\s[5]
Yes, Lord Brother?|

\s[2]
Please take care of the castle in my\n
absence. I'm off to defend Evans.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Of course! Please, do your best to\n
lend your strength to Lord Sigurd.|

\s[2]
Of course. Cross knights! Our target\n
is the Heirhein army! Try not to kill\n
them, but don't go too easy on them.|
\s[-2]

## Turn start
\g[Plains]
\f[1|Eldigan]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Elliot! Ambushing the Grannvale\n
army like a thief in the night.|

\f[5|Elliot]
\s[5]
Eh? Eldigan?!|

\s[2]
You're nothing but a coward, you know.\n
No knight worth their honor would do\n
such a thing. Withdraw your knights. Now.|\n
Otherwise, I will take action. We both\n
know you're no match for me. I suggest--|

\s[5]
Oh, shut up! I should have known you\n
would side with Grannvale over your\n
own country! Always getting in my way!|

\s[2]
You do realize that by doing this, you not only\n
cross Grannvale, nor me, but your very liege.|\n
We bow to the reverent King Imuka, who desires\n
only peace with Grannvale. Would you truly\n
betray His Majesty? Threaten all of our lives?|

\s[5]
You fool! You're the only one who takes\n
that old fool seriously anymore! Everyone\n
else is united against Grannvale!|

\s[2]
Is that so. Fine, Elliot, you will have\n
to learn this lesson the hard way.|

\s[5]
S-so be it, then! Heirhein! Our target is\n
now House Nordion! I want Eldigan's head!|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
You're going to regret that.|
\s[-2]

## vs Elliot
\f[1|Elliot]
\s[1]
You won't stop us! I won't allow it!|
\s[-2]

## Eldigan vs Elliot
\f[1|Elliot]\f[6|Eldigan]
\s[1]
Agustria cannot afford the crippling\n
tolls of war, and nor can Grannvale.\n
Our past stands as a testament to this.|\n
Learn well, Elliot: we, the nobility,\n
know not the suffering brought by war.|\n
War cripples only the powerless, our\n
subjects. I will not abide your lust\n
for glory at the expense of our people!|

\s[6]
A pretty little speech, but that won't\n
stop me. I knew all along: you and I\n
were always fated to clash, Eldigan!|

\s[1]
Were we now?|

\s[6]
Yes! And once you're gone... She will\n
finally see me for the man I am!|

\s[1]
I'll try not to kill you.|
\s[-2]

## Elliot defeated
\f[1|Elliot]
\s[1]
N-no! Unhand me! Men, retreat!|
\s[-2]

## Battle End
\g[Plains]
\f[2|Eldigan]
\s[2]
He's gone and fled, has he? Leave him, I'll\n
give him a proper tongue lashing later.|\n
We're done here, Cross Knights. Withdraw!|
\s[-2]

## Approaching Marpha
\g[Fortress]
\f[2|Munnir]\e[2|2]\m[2|3]\w[4]
\s[3]
What the hell's goin' on out there!\n
This damn fog! I can't see a thing...|\n
Those of you ready for battle, move out!\n
Don't let them near the castle!!|
\s[-2]

## Edain event
\g[Fortress]
\f[2|Edain]\s[2]
Cease this fighting, right now!|
\s[-2]

\f[6|Munnir]
\s[6]
Eh? Who said that--|
\s[-2]

\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[5]\e[5|2]
It's you... Edain! What the hell,\n
you came back just to tell me to\n
stand down?! Not a chance in hell!|

\s[2]
Prince Munnir, there is no point in\n
continuing this fight! Your men will\n
die... You will die. Please, just stop.|

\s[5]
There's something wrong with your head.\n
I said I'm fighting to the end, and I\n
meant it! You've insulted me enough already!|

\s[2]
So, it was pride after all... Fine, then\n
if you wish to fight, fight me as well.|

\s[5]\m[5|5]
What?!|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
This is a war, isn't it? Why are you\n
hesitating to strike me down as well?|\n
You were fine with sending your men\n
to kill Dew and I just earlier tonight.|

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

\s[2]\e[2|3]
Just... Stand down, Prince Munnir.|\n
Lord Sigurd is a good man. If you\n
lay down your arms, no harm will\n
come to you and your men. I swear it.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]

\w[16]

\s[5]\b[5|2]
Damn it... Is she right? Am I\n
just wasting everyone's time...?|
\s[-2]

## Talk Sigurd Edain
\f[2|Edain]\f[6|Sigurd]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[5]
Edain! There you are! I saw you\n
close to the front lines and feared\n
the worst. What were you thinking?|

\s[2]
Sigurd, can you find it in you to\n
spare Prince Munnir's life?|

\s[5]
What...? You want me to have\n
mercy on the man who kidnapped you?|

\s[2]
It is not up to you or I how he\n
receives punishment for his actions.\n
But, I wish to save as many as I can\n
from the death and destruction this\n
fruitless war has created.|

\s[5]
... I will see to it then.|
\s[-2]

## Vs Munnir
## Without Edain event
\f[1|Munnir]\e[1|2]
\s[1]
Oh, come on! First me own brother\n
lets me wife go, and now this?!|\n
Damn me rotten luck!|
\s[-2]

## With Edain Event
\f[1|Munnir]
\s[1]
What the hell am I even doin' anymore...\n
Bah, it doesn't matter. You there! You\n
ain't worth my time. Where's your leader?|\n
You tell the one they call Sigurd that\n
I challenge him to a battle! If you can\n
survive a hit from me, that is.|
\s[-2]

## Sigurd vs Munnir
## Without Edain event
\f[1|Munnir]\f[6|Sigurd]\e[6|2]
\s[6]
Prince Munnir, I warned you that I\n
would not spare you my wrath. Are\n
you prepared to meet your maker?|

\s[1]
Pah, empty words from an empty knight!\n
Enough talk, draw that fancy blade of\n
yours and let's get to the good part!|
\s[-2]

## Sigurd vs Munnir
## With Edain event
\f[1|Munnir]\f[6|Sigurd]
\s[1]
So it's you, the one they call Sigurd.\e[1|1]\n
With just one blow on the commander, I\n
can turn the tides of battle.|

\s[6]
You think you can defeat me with one\n
decisive blow? You've got to be kidding.|\n
You have yet to earn that right, Munnir.|

\s[1]\e[1|0]
Tch... Says you. Come on, let's do this!|

\s[6]
As you wish.|
\s[-2]

## Midir vs Munnir
\f[1|Munnir]\f[6|Midir]\e[6|2]
\s[1]
What? You're that arch knight from\n
before!? Are you serious!? I can't\n
believe you're still alive!|

\s[6]
Prepare yourself, Munnir! I'll\n
never forgive someone like you!!|
\s[-2]

## Azelle vs Munnir
\f[1|Munnir]\f[6|Azelle]
\s[1]
Who're you? Ya got a lot of nerve\n
to attack me, ya little brat!|

\s[6]
So, you're Munnir... How
dare you kidnap Edain!|
\s[-2]

## Munnir Dead
\f[1|Munnir]\e[1|2]\b[1|1]
\s[1]
N-no... this... can't... Guh...|
\s[-2]

## Munnir dead by Sigurd with Edain event
\f[1|Munnir]\f[6|Sigurd]
\s[1]
Augh! D-damn it... How the\n
hell are you... so strong?|

\s[6]
Yield. This battle is over.|

\s[1]
... If I do, you'll let my men live?|

\s[6]
On my honor as a knight.|

\s[1]
F-fine... I give. You win, Sigurd.|
\s[-2]

## Genoa captured
## No Edain event
\g[Fortress]
\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[5]
Attention, soldiers of Marpha!\n
Your leader, Prince Munnir, is\n
dead! Those who have no will to\n
fight, leave the battlefield at once!|
\s[-2]

## Edain event
\g[Fortress]
\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[5]
Attention, soldiers of Marpha!\n
I have defeated your leader,\n
Prince Munnir, in single combat!|\n
Those who have no will to fight,\n
leave the battlefield at once!|
\s[-2]

\g[Plains]
\f[2|ArcherM-1]\fc[2|Verdane]\name[2|Hunter]
\f[5|FighterM-2]\fc[2|Verdane]\name[5|Warrior]
\s[2]
Prince Munnir lost...?!|

\s[5]
W-we gotta get outta here! R-run for it!|
\s[-2]

\g[Fortress]
\f[2|Quan]\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[2]
They've all fled...|

\s[5]
Yeah... I guess that'll be\n
the end of that.|

\s[2]
So, what do you plan to do next?|

\s[5]
I'm not sure. I guess all we can do now\n
is to entrust our hopes for peace in\n
Prince Jamke back at the Verdane capital.|\n
Until we receive word on his peace proposal,\n
I would like to travel to the castle town.|

\s[2]
Probably a good idea, to try and quell\n
the fears of the civilians. They likely\n
see us as invaders to their country.|

\s[5]
I wonder if they'll accept what we've done\n
here... Come, Quan. We should retire for\n
the evening. It's late, we've fought hard.|

\s[2]
I suppose you're right...|
\s[-2]

## Castle
## If Noaise alive
\g[Courtyard]
\f[1|Naoise]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Lord Sigurd.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|Sigurd]\w[4]
\s[5]
What is it, Naoise?|

\s[2]
There are some messengers here\n
from the areas around Marpha. The\n
village elder wishes to see you.|

\s[5]
Hmm?|
\s[-2]

## If Naoise dead
\g[Courtyard]
\f[1|Oifey]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Excuse me, sire.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|Sigurd]\w[4]
\s[5]
Is something wrong, Oifey?|

\s[2]
There are some messengers here\n
from the areas around Marpha. The\n
village elder wishes to see you.|

\s[5]
Hmm?|
\s[-2]

## Town
\g[Town]
\f[1|Villager_Elder]\f[2|Villager]\w[16]
\f[7|Sigurd]\m[7|6]
\s[6]
I am Sigurd... You wished to speak with me?|

\s[1]
Oh! So, you are Sir Sigurd! I can't\n
express my gratitude to you in words.|
\s[-2]

\m[6|5]\w[4]

\s[5]
Gratitude? What for?|

\s[2]
Those two tyrannical princes, you defeated\n
them for us. Of course we have gratitude!|

\s[1]
This countries first two princes treated\n
their own territories as they pleased.|\n
Granted, they did crack down on certain\n
crimes, but most they would turn a blind\n
eye to, like general violence upon us.|

\s[2]
As hard as it is to believe, Prince Jamke has\n
always treated us well. He is a completely\n
different person and a good man.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
So I see everyone here deeply trusts\n
in Prince Jamke. Then I was right to\n
place my trust in him as well.|

\s[2]
Lord Jamke has been this country's\n
only hope for peace.|

\s[1]
Feel free to stay in the castle for\n
the time being. I'm sure the people\n
here also wish for the same thing.|

\s[5]
Understood, I thank all of you.|
\s[-2]

## Base
## Isaachian war
\g[Dungeon]
\f[5|Quan]\w[16]
\f[1|Ethlyn]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
I've brought the Miss Ayra, Quan.|

\s[5]
Thank you, Ethlyn.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]\w[5]\f[6|Ethlyn]\w[7]
\f[0|Ayra]\m[0|1]
\s[5]
I apologize for making you come this\n
far, Princess Ayra. But there are no\n
other suitable places to talk.|

\s[1]
It's no trouble. What did you\n
wish to speak to me about?|

\s[5]
I'll get straight to the point.\n
Why did Isaach invade Dahna?|
\s[-2]

\event

\s[5]
I know that King Mananan is a wise\n
person. But, why would he murder innocent\n
civilians? I just can't comprehend it.|
\s[-2]

\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Sir Quan, you knew my father?!|

\s[5]
I'm afraid I never had the chance to meet him.\n
However, my father knows him well. He always\n
had only the utmost praise for him.|

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

\s[5]
Leonster's royal family descends from\n
the Lance knight Nojrun, and Isaach's\n
royal family descends from the Sword Saint.|\n
Both familes continue to carry on the\n
bloodlines of the twelve holy crusaders.|\n
My father praised your brother, Prince\n
Mallicur as a very wise young man.|\n
Both your father and Mallicur should have\n
known that Grannvale would not just ignore\n
it if someone were to attack Dahna.|

\s[2]
About Dahna... It was the patriarch of\n
Ribaut, the bordering territory. He\n
acted on his own, without our consent.|\e[2|3]\n
My father and brother are not the kind\n
of people who would kill innocent people!|\n
Once we found out, my father immediately\n
captured and executed Ribaut's leader, and\n
left for Grannvale with his dead in tow.|\n
He intended to apologize for the actions\n
of that wicked man... But, he never returned!|

\s[6]
What? But... Prince Kurth wouldn't\n
reject a peace proposal.|

\s[2]
It's true! My father was assassinated on\n
the way. Once word of this returned to\n
Isaach, the people were utterly incensed.|\n
My brother Mallicur set out, leading our\n
army, seeking vengeance against Grannvale.|\n
That's why my brother entrusted Shannan\n
to me and ordered me to flee to Verdane.|\n
"As long as Shannan is alive, someday, the\n
royal family will be restored..." Were his words.|

\s[5]
I see... So, Prince Mallicur was prepared\n
to die to see his vengeance through.|\n
Something is amiss here. The murder\n
of a king who seeks peace talks...|

\s[6]
Have you told my brother this already?|

\s[2]
... No. I do not want to trouble\n
him anymore than I already have.|

\s[5]
You're probably right. If he knew, he\n
would no doubt march into Behalla and\n
demand to know the truth of the matter.|

\s[6]\b[6|2]
Tell me about it...\b[6|0] Lord Brother never\n
thinks things through before acting.|

\s[5]
Someday, I believe we will find out\n
the truth of the matter. Until then,\n
please bear with this a little longer.|

\s[6]
Don't give up! We're going to do\n
everything in our power to help you.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Thank you... truly.|
\s[-2]

## Extra training
\g[Courtyard]
\r[5]\f[5|Finn]
\s[5]
Hah... Whew...|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Quan]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Finn? I thought that might be you.|
\s[-2]

\r[5]
\s[5]
Ah... Lord Quan. Sorry, did I disturb you?|

\s[2]
Not at all. I wish to apologize for\n
bringing you into such a long battle.|

\s[5]
I am but your humble servant, milord. I would\n
go anywhere, should my master will it.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Thank you, Finn.|

\s[5]
Even so, I am but a page... It honors\n
me to have your confidence, but I doubt\n
I'll be of much use to you.|

\s[2]
Ah, so that's why you're out here\n
burning the midnight oil, is it?|\n
Come, let's do a spot of hands-on\n
training.\m[2|2] Draw your lance, Finn!|

\s[5]\m[5|5]
Yes, sir!|
\s[-2]

## Secret book obtained or something idk

## Warp staff
\g[Castle]
\f[1|Dew]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Hey! Miss Edain! I got\n
something good to give you.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|Edain]
\s[5]
Dew? What is it?|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Look, I picked up this odd cane.\n
It won't do much good if I just\n
hold onto it, will it?|

\s[5]
Oh? This is a Warp staff.\n
Where did you find it, Dew?|

\s[2]\m[2|2]
Oh... er... I... I found it just\n
over there! Yeah! That's right.|\n
Weird, isn't it? I betcha one of the\n
gods left it over there. Juuuuust for you!|

\s[5]
Oh, Dew... Having a staff like this\n
ought to be a great help for everybody.|\n
Thank you. I'll cherish it.|

\s[2]
Heh heh... No problem, Princess~|

\s[5]\m[5|5]
Dew! I told you! Don't call me that!|
\s[-2]

## Warp staff obtained

## Lady of the Lake
## Lex must have his Iron Axe
## If he spoke with Ayra
\g[Riverside]
\f[5|Lex]
\s[5]
Ugh, why did her words piss me off\n
so much. Who cares what a woman\n
like that thinks. I don't need her--|
\s[-2]

\m[5|5]\m[5|4]\w[4]
\s[4]
Ugh, dammit! I dropped my axe!|
\s[-2]

\w[16]

\f[1|Mysterious Woman]
\s[1]
What you dropped... Was it this golden\n
axe? Or perhaps, this silver axe?|

\s[4]
Huh? Where did you come from... Anyway, no;\n
my axe isn't anything as fine as those two.|\n
It's just a plain old iron axe.|

\s[1]\e[1|1]
Such an honest person... As a reward...\n
I present you with this holy axe...|

\s[4]
Wait, hold on... I need my iron axe back...|

\s[1]
Farewell, Lord Lex...|

\s[4]
Er... Well, I guess I have two axes now...?|
\s[-2]

## If he didn't speak to Ayra
\g[Riverside]
\f[5|Lex]
\s[5]
What a night. You know, if Verdane\n
wasn't filled with the damn barbarians,\n
it'd actually be a pretty nice place to--|
\s[-2]

\m[5|5]\m[5|4]\w[4]
\s[4]
Ugh, dammit! I dropped my axe!|
\s[-2]

\w[16]

\f[1|Mysterious Woman]
\s[1]
What you dropped... Was it this golden\n
axe? Or perhaps, this silver axe?|

\s[4]
Huh? Where did you come from... Anyway, no;\n
my axe isn't anything as fine as those two.|\n
It's just a plain old iron axe.|

\s[1]\e[1|1]
Such an honest person... As a reward...\n
I present you with this holy axe...|

\s[4]
Wait, hold on... I need my iron axe back...|

\s[1]
Farewell, Lord Lex...|

\s[4]
Er... Well, I guess I have two axes now...?|
\s[-2]

## Goddess Axe obtained

## Visitor in Town
\g[Room]
\f[5|Edain]\f[2|Ethlyn]\f[1|Quan]
\s[5]\e[5|1]
Oh by the way, Ethlyn. When I was being held\n
hostage in the castle, I became acquainted\n
with a beautiful person in the castle town.|

\s[2]
Really? Prince Munnir let you go outside?|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Now that you mention that, it is odd...|\e[5|1]\n
Well anyway, she was an impressive\n
young woman with beautiful silver\n
hair and clear amethyst eyes.|

\s[2]\e23|1]
Wow~ How lovely! She sounds like\n
someone straight out of a fairy tale.|

\s[5]
Right? You think so too?|
\s[-2]

\f[6|Sigurd]\e[6|1]
\s[6]
"Someone straight out of a\n
fairy-tale." You are still\n
such a little girl, Ethlyn.|

\m[2|2]\e[2|2]\e[1|1]
\s[2]
Oh, shut up! Don't call me a\n
child! And stop laughing, Quan!|

\s[1]\e[1|0]
I-I didn't laugh...|

\s[2]
Besides how can you even say that,\n
brother? You don't even have a\n
girlfriend! You're the child, not me!|

\s[6]\e[6|0]
... I'm going to get some fresh air.|
\f[6|nil]

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Hah! Did you see Quan? He ran away! Hahahah!|

\s[1]
Calm down, Ethlyn. You know, Sigurd was quite\n
popular with the young aristocratic women\n
during out time at the military academy.|\n
Both Eldigan and him used to make bets all\n
the time, like how many girls they could--|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
Ah, what?! Gross! Filthy!|

\s[1]
Ehh... Everyone at that age does that--|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]

\f[6|Ethlyn]\e[6|2]
\s[6]
So you too?!|

\s[1]
N-no, never! I er...|

\s[6]
Spit it out!|

\s[5]
Er... I have no idea what you\n
both are speaking about now...|
\s[-2]

## Unlocks Deirdre C event
## Visitor from the Forest
\g[Verdane Town]
\r[5]\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[5]
That Ethlyn... She sure knows how to get\n
me good, even after all these years.|\e[5|1]\n
I was afraid she lost some of her bite\n
after marrying Quan, but it's good that--|
\s[-2]

\f[1|None]\name[1|???]
\s[1]
Ahh!\m[5|5]\r[5] No, please, let go of me!|

\s[5]
Hmm?|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]\f[1|nil]
\w[64]

\f[2|Deirdre]\e[2|3]\f[1|FighterM-1]\fc[1|Bandit]\name[1|Fighter]\f[4|BrigandM-1]\fc[4|Bandit]\name[4|Brigand]
\s[2]
I must be getting home no matter\n
what! I beg of you, let go of me...!|

\s[1]
Ah, come on, can't ya show us around\n
town? We're new here, and we're lost.|

\s[4]
Yeah, come on, don't be so stubborn.\n
I guarantee you won't regret it.|
\s[-2]

\f[7|Sigurd]\e[7|2]\m[7|6]
\s[6]
You're doing something you are\n
going to regret.\r[4] She doesn't like\n
you okay? Unhand her. Now.|

\s[2]
Ah...?|

\s[6]
Hmm?|

\m[4|4]
\s[4]
W-wait, that's Grannvale's\n
holy knight! The one that\n
beat down Prince Munnir!|

\m[1|1]
\s[1]
Oh crap! They he's so damn\n
strong... I thought with Munnir\n
finally gone, we could...|\n
Let's get out of here!|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]\f[4|nil]
\w[16]

\m[6|5]\w[5]
\s[5]
For heavens sake...|\n
Are you okay? You're\n
not hurt, are you?|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
Ah... Yes. Thank you\n
so much, Lord Sigurd.|
\s[-2]

\event

\s[5]
Huh? You know who I am?|

\s[2]
Yes. Some time ago, when I arrived in\n
Marpha, I met a woman by the name of Edain.|\n
She told me many stories of you, and I\n
could tell immediately that you are the\n
Lord Sigurd she described to me.|

\s[5]
Hold on... Silver hair... Amethyst eyes...|

\s[2]\b[2|2]
Because, you are just as\n
I imagined you would be...|

\s[5]
... What should I address you as?|

\s[2]\b[2|0]
... That's... Ah... I-I must\n
be getting home. Right away!|

\s[5]
Then, I shall escort you.\n
Where is your home?|
\s[-2]

\m[2|1]\w[3]
\s[1]
I-I'm sorry!|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]

\m[5|3]\w[4]
\s[3]
Wait! I just wanted to\n
talk a bit... longer...|
\s[-2]

\e[3|3]
\w[16]

\f[6|Villager_Elder]
\s[6]
Is something wrong, Sir Sigurd?|
\s[-2]

\r[3]
\w[4]
\s[3]
Ah... Elder, just now! That young\n
woman who was running away from here!\n
Who is she? What is her name...?|

\s[6]\e[6|1]
Hoooh! I see that even a knight\n
like yourself have a weakness\n
towards beautiful women.|

\s[3]
Please... Don't tease me, just tell me.|
\s[-2]

\event

\s[6]
Her name is Deirdre. Deirdre\n
of the Spirit Forest.|

\s[3]
The "Spirit Forest"?|

\s[6]
Northwest of Marpha lies a forest that is\n
shrouded in darkness, even during midday.|\n
That young woman is one of the shaman\n
who live there. But, she is not allowed to\n
mingle with people from the outside world.|\n
For it is said that she would be imposing\n
on her destiny. The people of Marpha believe\n
that if that destiny were ever breached...|\n
A catastrophe will befall upon the world,\n
so people steer clear of the residents.|

\s[3]
That's ridiculous!|

\s[6]
Occasionally, that girl comes to town\n
to buy food. But, just as you saw, she\n
doesn't connect with anyone she sees.|\n
It would be better for you to not get\n
involved with that girl earlier.|

\s[3]\e[3|2]
You can't be serious! What kind of foolishness\n
is that? There is something wrong with you\n
people; both the villagers and that girl.|\n
I refuse to believe in such a superstition!|

\s[6]
I am only telling you what I know,\n
no need to get so worked up...|

\s[3]\e[3|0]
Ah... I'm sorry... I should rest.|
\s[-2]

\g[Forest]
\f[5|Deirdre]\m[5|4]\w[4]
\s[4]
Ah... My heart... Why does it ache...?|
\s[-2]

## Heirhein results
\g[Camp]
\r[1]\f[1|Elliot]
\s[1]
Ugh... I can't believe--|
\s[-2]

\f[6|VanguardF-1]\fc[6|Heirhein]\name[6|Callum]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[5]
L-Lord Elliot!\r[1] Lord Eldigan is\n
on his way here! His army is marching\n
to our main camp as we speak!|

\s[1]
It appears he is already here, Callum...|
\s[-2]

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

\f[6|Eldigan]\m[6|5]\w[5]
\s[5]\e[5|1]
Well, look who it is. Elliot.\n
How's that new hobby of prowling\n
been treating you? I imagine poorly.|

\s[1]\m[1|1]\e[1|2]
Heeeeeeey!! You're really getting\n
on my nerves, Eldigan! Isn't it\n
enough that you beat us up earlier?!|\n
Time and time again, all you do\n
is get in my way--|
\s[-2]

\m[5|4]\e[4|0]
\sound[Sword_Unsheath]\m[1|1]\e[1|0]
\s[4]
I'm going to give you a word of advice\n
to help fulfill your little hobby.|\n
Go home to Heirhein and retrain your\n
troops form scratch. Sound good?|

\s[1]
Y-yes sir! Sounds good, sir!\n
Please don't slay me, sir!|

\s[4]\e[4|1]
Very well then, Elliot.|
\s[-2]

## Next Day, after base
## Verdane Palace

\g[Chamber]
\f[2|Jamke]\e[2|2]\f[5|Batu]
\s[2]
Father, this is absurd! Why do you\n
still refuse to listen to me?|\n
My brothers already have fallen, and\n
it's only a matter of time before they\n
come for the capital as well.|\n
I have heard that Lord Sigurd of\n
Grannvale is an understanding person.|\n
If you make a proposal for peace, he\n
will surely give you an answer.|

\s[5]
But you know, Jamke, I've heard that\n
Grannvale had planned to assault us\n
from the very beginning.|\n
That's why I allowed Munnir's raid\n
in the first place. And, in the end,\n
did they not end up invading us?|

\s[2]
This is garbage that the sorcerer Sandima\n
fed into your ears, isn't it? You, Cimbaeth,\n
Munnir, you all trusted him too readily!|\n
You're all being decieved by him!|
\s[-2]

\s[5]
Oh! Sandima, you have returned!|

\r[2]\m[2|4]\w[4]
\s[4]
... ... ...|
\s[-2]

\event

\f[1|Sandima]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
My my, Lord Jamke, that was quite\n
a mean thing you said about me.|\n
I'm the one deceiving your father?\n
What about you? Ever since you came\n
back, you have been going on and on.|\n
The conversations among the soldiers\n
are starting to label you as a traitor...|

\s[4]\m[4|4]
What?! That is absolutely not true!|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Oh, I would never believe such a\n
thing myself! But, the others...|\n
The only way they may be convinced\n
is if you were to lead your men into\n
the fray. Dawdling here would only--|

\s[4]
Damn you, Sandima!|

\s[5]
Jamke, please...|

\s[2]
Going somewhere, Prince Jamke?|

\s[4]
... As you desire, I'm heading off\n
to the battlefield. However, when I\n
return, I will take your life.|\n
You'd best pray for my death in battle.|

\s[2]
Heh heh heh... such bold words.|
\s[-2]

\m[4|3]\w[3]\m[2|2]\m[3|1]\w[4]
\r[1]\s[1]\e[1|0]
... Father, please, think about it\n
one last time. Opting for peace.|
\s[-2]
\f[1|nil]

\r[2]
\s[5]\e[5|1]
That is the first time I have ever\n
seen that child make such an expression.\n
"Peace", huh? How about it, Sandima?|\n
What do you think about considering\n
that possibility for a bit...?|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
What are you blabbering about?|
\s[-2]

\event

\s[5]
What?|

\s[2]\r[2]
Peace, is it? Something like that would\n
be quite troublesome, King Batu.|\e[2|1]\n
Ahh, you poor thing... I understand how\n
you must feel. Just now, you ended up\n
provoking the wrath of the keepers of hell!|

\s[5]
Wha...? What are you talking about!?|

\s[2]
"Oh enraged keepers of hell, now is\n
the time thou shall be sacrificed.|\e[2|3]\n
JORMUNGANDR!!!"|

\sound[Jormungandr]

\m[5|5]
\s[5]
Ahh...!|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]
\sound[Collapse]

\m[2|3]
\s[3]
Heh heh heh... Feeble-minded old fool.\n
Worthless. Completely and utterly\n
worthless. You army is mine to command!|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Manfroy]
\s[1]
It has been a while, Sandima.|
\s[-2]

\event

\f[3|nil]\w[4]
\f[5|Sandima]\m[5|4]\w[4]
\s[4]
Ah... I have been waiting\n
for you...\e[4|1] Archbishop Manfroy.|
\s[-2]

\m[1|2]
\w[3]
\s[2]
But, is it really all right for\n
you to have killed the king, Sandima?|\n
Will the soldiers listen to you?|

\s[4]
Fufu... You need not concern yourself.\n
I can just tell them the king has fallen\n
ill. Then I can do as I please.|\n
Prince Jamke already has left to fight\n
that knight Sigurd, he is out of the way.|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
Sigurd... It's all because of that brat\n
who carries the blood of Baldr that our\n
plans have been significantly delayed.|\n
If he wasn't around, we would have half\n
of Grannvale under our control by now...|

\s[4]
Indeed... But, he will be dealt with.|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
By the way, Sandima. What of the\n
search for the Loptyrian scion?\n
Have you found Cigyun's daughter?|

\s[4]\e[4|0]
... About that... I have yet to--|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
Imbecile! Hurry and find her already!\n
There is no doubt she is in Verdane!|\b[2|2]\n
After all of the pains I have gone to,|\b[2|0]\n
to locate the boy... The son of Cigyun\n
is still in Belhalla, but he's worthless\n
without the female. Listen well!|\n
Cigyun was an heir of Prince Maera, brother\n
of an emperor of the old Loptous Empire.|\n
Cigyun alone in this era inherited the sacred\n
blood of the Dark God. That woman broke the\n
sole commandment given to her by her ancestor:|\e[2|1]\n
She bore two children as opposed to only one.\n
Sandima, do you know what this all means?|

\s[4]\e[4|1]
Yes, Lord Manfroy. If her children were\n
to conceive a child together, the Dark\n
God would descend into that very child.|

\s[2]
That's right! We must hurry and resurrect\n
the Dark God Loptous and take back the\n
glory of the Loptous empire!|\n
Let us show the people the humiliation\n
we have endured underground each day\n
for the past one hundred year in hiding!|\n
Let the darkness that they fear so much\n
overtake their whole existence!|\n
For that very darkness is our light.|

\s[4]
Understood, Your Eminence. If I must\n
surrender my life to ensure that the\n
plan is realized, I will do it gladly!|

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

## Outside the castle
\g[Fortress]
\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[5]
The fighting isn't letting up...\n
What happened to Prince Jamke\n
and his proposal for peace?|\n
Was it all a lie in the end?|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Edain]\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
No, it can't have been! Please,\n
we must locate him. Maybe he can\n
explain why the war is continuing.|

\s[5]
It's far too dangerous for you to\n
help siege the castle, Edain. Please,\n
return to the rear, let us handle this.|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
Sigurd, I already told you, I am\n
going to see this through to the end.|

\s[5]
Ah... Right, I apologize. That was\n
rude of me to ignore your wishes.|\n
Right, if you want to be here,\n
that's your right. Just... be safe.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Of course. I will search for Prince\n
Jamke. You will lead the army then?|

\s[5]
Of course. Everyone! Come, we're\n
headed to the throne room! Let's\n
finish this war for good!|
\s[-2]

## Preps

## Battle Start
\g[Castle]
\f[2|Oifey]
\s[2]
An indoor battle... It has been\n
quite a while since my last one.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[5]
That's right, most of our training\n
exercises were for outdoor battles.|\n
Be sure to take notes on how to fight\n
when your is no longer an advantage.|

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

## Turn 1
## Throne room opens
\g[Chamber]
\f[5|Sandima]
\s[5]\e[5|1]
They're here, are they? The insects\n
will burn in the flames of hell!|
\s[-2]

## Sandima attacks Sigurd in a scripted fight

\g[Castle]
\f[2|Sigurd]\s[2]
What in the--? Dark magic? Is this\n
what Verdane has been hiding?|\n
How are we supposed to fight\n
against such monstrous power?!|
\s[-2]

## Turn 2, Deirdre appears
\g[Castle]
\f[1|Deirdre]\m[1|2]
\s[2]
Lord Sigurd... You are here, aren't you?\n
I saw you pass through the forest...|\n
Where are you? I must speak with you...|
\s[-2]

## Sigurd speaks with Deidre
## C support was done
\g[Castle]
\f[2|Deirdre]
\s[2]
Lord Sigurd...!|
\s[-2]

\f[6|Sigurd]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[5]
Deirdre?! You're all right! What\n
in the world are you doing here?|\n
I thought that I might never\n
see you again. I'm so glad to--|

\s[2]
Milord, listen. The dark priest Sandima\n
guards Castle Verdane with his wicked\n
magic. You must go no further. Turn back.|\e[2|3]\n
You would surely be killed.\n
Please, you mustn't continue...|

\s[5]
But I mustn't place my men in even\n
greater danger, either. I have to fight.|

\s[2]
Then I will go with you. I will protect you.|

\s[5]
Excuse me?|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
This is called a Silence Staff. So long as\n
my own power is enough to pierce his magical\n
resistances, it will seal his magic away.|\n
Trust me, milord. I'll ensure his dark\n
spells never harm anyone ever again.|

\s[5]
I'd never imagined that you'd have such\n
power... But why... Why are you helping me?|

\s[2]\e[2|3]
...I tried to forget you all I could,\n
but it was all in vain. ...I no longer\n
know what I should do...|

\s[5]
... You fear the catastrophe, right?\n
Something will happen if you leave home?|

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

\s[5]
I won't pry. But, I also won't let\n
you leave my side. I... I need you.|

\s[2]
I think I feel the same way...|
\s[-2]

## B Support, Deirdre joins

## Sigurd speaks with Deidre
## C support was not done
\g[Castle]
\f[2|Deirdre]
\s[2]
Lord Sigurd...!|
\s[-2]

\f[6|Sigurd]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[5]
Huh? You... Who are you? And\n
how do you know who I am?|

\s[2]
I... I met a friend of yours when\n
I was in Marpha. She told me much\n
of you, and you are exactly what I...|

\s[5]
What you...?|

\s[2]
Milord, listen. The dark priest Sandima\n
guards Castle Verdane with his wicked\n
magic. You must go no further. Turn back.|\e[2|3]\n
You would surely be killed.\n
Please, you mustn't continue...|

\s[5]
But I mustn't place my men in even\n
greater danger, either. I have to fight.|

\s[2]
Then I will go with you. I will protect you.|

\s[5]
Excuse me? Absolutely not, it's too dangerous!|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
This is called a Silence Staff. So long as\n
my own power is enough to pierce his magical\n
resistances, it will seal his magic away.|\n
Trust me, milord. I'll ensure his dark\n
spells never harm anyone ever again.|

\s[5]
Such a wonderous power... But why...\n
Why are you helping me? You don't know\n
me, and I don't even know your name...|

\s[2]\e[2|3]
My name is Deirdre... And I had a\n
dream of you... A knight coming to\n
rescue a princess from the darkness.|\n
Lord Sigurd, you are my knight...|

\s[5]
... I don't fully understand... But\n
I can't take my eyes off of you.|\n
Please, do not leave my side, Deidre.|

\s[2]
I will stay as long as I can...|
\s[-2]

## Recruit Jamke
\g[Castle]
\f[5|Edain]
\s[5]
Prince Jamke! Please, listen to me!|
\s[-2]

\f[2|Jamke]
\s[2]
Edain?! H-hold your fire, HOLD!!|
\s[-2]

\s[2]
What... How?\e[2|3] Why are you here?|

\s[5]\e[5|2]
You said you would persuade your father,\n
yet instead you've taken to the field\n
yourself. What is the matter with you?|

\s[2]
I... I failed. My father has been fooled\n
by the words of an evil sorcerer...|\n
Nothing I say can sway him at all.\n
Everyone! Cimbaeth, Munnir, they all\n
listen to his every word and command!|

\s[5]\e[5|3]
This is why I ask... Why have you taken\n
to the field? Please, Jamke. Join us.|\n
Let's go reason with the king, one more\n
time. We can put an end to this war!|

\s[2]
Why... Why go this far for me?|

\s[5]
What?|

\s[2]
You should condemn me for my actions.\n
How can you forgive a wretch like me?|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
I know you are a good man. I believe in you.|\n
Lord Sigurd has no interest in invading\n
Verdane. He fought only to rescue me.|\n
We can stop the fighting this instant.|

\s[2]
Fine... If you're willing to go so far,\n
then I'll stain my name with treason.|\n
But it must be understood that I won't\n
let anyone lay a finger on my father.|

\s[5]
Yes, I will promise you that. Thank you,\n
Jamke. You truly are a good person.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Edain... Thank you.|
\s[-2]

## Jamke Joins

## Talk Jamke x Dew
\g[Castle]
\f[2|Jamke]
\s[2]
What the-- Dew!|

\f[6|Dew]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[5]\e[5|1]
Oh! Hiya, Jamke! What brings you here?|

\s[2]
To my own home? Such a foolish question.\n
My question to you is what are YOU doing?|\n
Didn't Munnir lock you up for stealing\n
before? Now you're back to your old tricks.|

\s[5]
H-hey! That's not true, I haven't stolen\n
anything! Borrowed, maybe, but not stolen!|

\s[2]\b[2|2]
I can't believe Lord Sigurd let a guy\n
like you into his army... I need to speak\n
with him right away to right this wrong.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]

\s[5]\e[5|0]
Uh oh, he's gonna ruin everything!!|
\s[-2]

## Vs Sandima
\f[1|Sandima]
\s[1]\e[1|1]
Kehehehehe... Allow me to teach you\n
first-hand the horror of dark magic!|
\s[-2]

## Deirdre vs Sandima
\f[1|Sandima]\f[6|Deidre]
\s[1]
What's this? A priestess? Could\n
it be... It must be Deirdre...|\n
The cursed one... The one whom\n
my master seeks! You will be ours!|
\s[-2]

## Jamke vs Sandima
\f[1|Sandima]\e[1|1]\f[6|Jamke]\e[6|2]
\s[1]
Kyehehe... Jamke, you're too late.\n
Your clod of a father is long dead.|

\s[6]
What did you say?! Damn you, Sandima!|

\s[1]
Now, do me a favor, and DIE already!|

\s[6]
You demon... You monster! You first!|
\s[-2]

## Sigurd vs Sandima
\f[1|Sandima]\f[6|Sigurd]
\s[1]
Curses... It's you, isn't it!\n
That damned Baldr descendant...!|

\s[6]
You must be the dark priest, Sandima.|\n
You've done a lot of damage to the\n
people of Verdane, you monster.|\e[6|2]\n
Don't you have anything to say?!|

\s[1]
Yes... I say DIE!\e[1|3] That dead flesh\n
of yours will be used as an offering\n
to the god, Loptous! Die, die, die!!|

\s[6]
Tch, you're deranged. There's no saving you.|
\s[-2]

## Sandima dead
\f[1|Sandima]
\s[1]
A-Archbishop Manfroy...\n
I... failed you...|
\s[-2]

## Sandima dead, Jamke killed
\f[1|Sandima]\f[6|Jamke]
\s[1]
Hrrk!! D-damn you...|

\s[6]\b[6|2]
Father... I'm so sorry...|
\s[-2]

## Throne seized
## Jamke alive
\g[Castle]
\f[1|Oifey]\m[1|2]
\s[2]
Sire, we've found a casualty in the\n
palace. It's... it's King Batu himself.|\n
He looks like he is suffering. Over and\n
over he keep calling out Prince Jamke...|
\s[-2]

\f[6|Sigurd]\m[6|5]\f[6|Jamke]
\s[6]
My father?! Bring me to him, please!|
\s[-2]

## Jamke alive
\g[Chamber]
\f[6|Batu_Dead]
\f[1|Jamke]\m[1|3]\w[4]
\f[1|Sigurd]
\s[3]\e[3|3]
Father...?|

\s[6]
Ja... Jamke...?|
\s[-2]

\m[3|4]\w[4]
\s[4]
I'm here, dad! Please, be strong!\n
What happened? How did you get sick?|

\s[6]
F-forgive me, Jamke... I was a fool...\n
You were right all along... Sandima\n
was tricking all of us. He used his\n
foul magic to put me in this state...|\n
I... I probably won't last much longer...|
\s[-2]

\m[1|2]\e[2|3]
\s[2]
Don't say such a thing, King Batu!\n
If we lose you, then what will\n
become of Verdane!? Your home...|

\s[6]
Ooh... So, you are Sir Sigurd...?|\n
I must apologize to you... about my\n
son's attack on Grannvale. The real\n
enemy... was the dark sect all along...|

\s[2]
What?|

\event

\s[6]
Listen to me carefully, Sir Sigurd.\n
The misery here... the grief spreading\n
across Jugdral... it is all the will\n
of the dark priesthood...|\n
They blight our world from the shadows,\n
all in the name of the revival of their\n
dark god, Loptous... Sandima... was one of them...|\n
He twisted us to war with Grannvale...\n
for the sake of the cult's madness.|\n
The... the dark priests... they infect\n
every corner of our world... Sigurd...|\n
Stay vigilant, lest you be tricked too!\n
I... I failed the people of Verdane...|

\s[4]
Father, that's enough! Please, rest...|

\s[6]
Jamke... I'm counting on you...\n
Defend the people... Preserve\n
the peace... As the king of Verdane...|
\s[-2]

\f[6|nil]

\s[4]
Ah... Ah!! F-father!|
\s[-2]

\s[4]\b[4|2]\e[4|2]
DAMN YOU SANDIMAAAA!!|
\s[-2]

\f[4|nil]
\w[8]

\s[2]\b[2|2]
Oh... Your Highness...\b[2|0] The\n
dark priesthood? What in\n
the blazes is happening...?|
\s[-2]

## Jamke dead
\g[Chamber]
\f[6|Batu_Dead]
\w[4]
\f[1|Sigurd]\m[1|2]
\s[2]
King Batu...?|

\s[6]
Ja... Jamke...? Where is he...?|
\s[-2]

\s[2]\e[2|3]
He is... busy, sire. What happened?\n
Who did such a terrible thing to you?|

\s[6]
Ooh... So, you are Sir Sigurd...?|\n
I must apologize to you... about my\n
son's attack on Grannvale. The real\n
enemy... was the dark sect all along...|

\s[2]
What?|

\event

\s[6]
Listen to me carefully, Sir Sigurd.\n
The misery here... the grief spreading\n
across Jugdral... it is all the will\n
of the dark priesthood...|\n
They blight our world from the shadows,\n
all in the name of the revival of their\n
dark god, Loptous... Sandima... was one of them...|\n
He twisted us to war with Grannvale...\n
for the sake of the cult's madness.|\n
The... the dark priests... they infect\n
every corner of our world... Sigurd...|\n
Stay vigilant, lest you be tricked too!\n
I... I failed the people of Verdane...|\n
Sigurd, I beg you... Make this right...\n
Protect... my... people...|
\s[-2]

\f[6|nil]

\s[2]\b[2|2]
Oh... Your Highness...\b[2|0] The\n
dark priesthood? What in\n
the blazes is happening...?|
\s[-2]

## After
\g[Hallway]
\f[2|Oifey]\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[2]
What will we do now, sire?\n
With the king gone...|

\s[5]
... We'll rest here for the night,\n
then return to Evans in the morning.|\n
It has been a long and difficult\n
fight for everyone. We must grieve\n
for who we lost and move forward.|

\s[2]
... It's all so horrible.\n
All those people lost to us\n
because of the work of one man.|

\s[5]
I'll sleep well tonight knowing he is dead.|
\s[-2]

## Base

## Returning Home
\g[Hallway]
\f[5|Sigurd]
\s[5]
... ... ...|

\f[1|Edain]
\s[1]
Sigurd?|

\s[5]
Ah. Edain. You can't sleep either?|
\s[-2]

\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
... No, it's difficult. But time heals\n
all wounds, as they say. All wounds...|

\s[5]
Say, Edain... As I recall, you declined\n
to pursue a knighthood and instead\n
joined the clergy. Am I right?|

\s[2]
Yes, that's correct.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
I shouldn't be surprised, knowing how\n
easily people warm to you, and you them.\n
I'd do well to learn from your example!|

\s[2]
Thank you, Lord Sigurd, but that isn't\n
entirely true. I am... a bit of a hypocrite.|

\s[5]\e[5|0]
What do you mean?|

\s[2]
Initially, I sought priesthood in\n
a bid to help me find my sister.|\b[2|2]\n
Even now, I still believe this is\n
the answer I seek. That I'll find her.|\b[2|0]\n
A bit silly, don't you think? I just\n
said time heals all, and yet, I refuse\n
to let time heal this wound I have.|

\s[5]
No, I don't think it's silly. You're\n
talking about Brigid, right? I'd heard\n
that she went missing as a child.|\n
So all this time, Edain, you've been\n
praying for her sake, haven't you?|

\s[2]
Yes. I know we'll meet someday.\n
No matter what happens, I must!|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
For both your sake and her's,\n
I hope you do.|
\s[-2]

## The Lovers
## Requires Sigurd x Deirdre B support
\g[Forest]
\r[5]\f[5|Deidre]
\s[5]
... ... ...|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Sigurd]
\s[1]
Leaving so soon, Deirdre?|

\s[5]\r[5]
Ah...! Lord Sigurd... I'm sorry,\n
I spoke too soon before... I really\n
must be returning back to the--|
\s[-2]

\m[1|2]\w[4]
\s[2]
Please, wait! Deidre, I know we\n
have only known each other for\n
such a short period of time...|\n
But I know, deep in my heart that\n
you are the one I love, and I refuse\n
to accept a future without you in it!|

\s[5]
Lord Sigurd... I love you as--|
\s[-2]

\f[6|None]\name[6|???]
\s[6]
Ah! So that's where you\n
had run off to.|

\r[5]
\s[5]
G-grandmother!|
\s[-2]

\f[5|nil]
\m[2|1]\w[4]\f[2|Deirdre]
\f[6|nil]
\f[6|Grandma]\m[6|5]\w[4]
\s[5]
I thought I had a funny feeling\n
in my chest, so I came to check...|\n
You went as far as to remove the\n
Silence staff from the Crystal\n
Shrine of Worship, Deirdre.|\n
Do you intend to leave this forest?|

\s[2]
I... I'm sorry, Grandmother, but I--|

\s[1]
Please! Spare her, she is not to\n
blame! I love her, and I will do\n
anything to have her remain at my side.|

\s[6]
Oh? Then you are aware of the destiny\n
imposed on the maiden of the Spirit Forest?|\n
Listen to me! Choosing this girl will\n
mean you too will be burdened by the\n
same fate she is to bear! It is certain!|

\s[1]\e[1|2]
I don't care. Whatever fate she is to\n
meet, I will meet it head on by her side.|

\s[2]
L-Lord Sigurd...|

\s[6]\e[6|1]
Hmph. That's the words of a man who\n
understands the implications of my words.|\n
The determination is good. I like you.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]

\s[1]
Grandmother... I...|

\s[6]\e[6|0]
Deirdre, you are different from\n
your mother. When you have a path\n
you believe in, it's time to leave.|\n
Believe in your path and fulfill\n
the light that resides in your heart.|\e[6|1]\n
Do not let the dark fate that hangs\n
before you consume and split you apart.|

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

\s[2]
I will never let go of her... No\n
matter what happens, I WILL protect her.|

\s[6]
Very well. I will see you off until\n
we get to the edge of the forest.|
\s[-2]

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

\s[6]\e[6|0]
... Can you see it, Cigyun? The\n
happiness on your daughter's face?\n
The destiny that is imposed on her...|\n
The punishment that she is to receive\n
for your sin of breaking Maera's rule...|\n
That girl will not accept that punishment.\n
Please, watch over her for me from heaven.|
\s[-2]

## A support gained! Wahoo!!!! Let's get married!!!

## One final chance
## Unlocked by sparing Munnir
\g[Chamber]
\f[5|Jamke]
\s[5]
... This throne room is so empty.\n
Father, Cimbaeth, Munnir... All\n
of you are gone now. It's just me.|\e[5|3]\n
Why? Why was I spared and everyone\n
else had to fall? I never wanted any\n
of this... I just wanted peace...|\b[5|2]\n
And now I am alone... with my peace.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Edain]
\s[1]
Prince Jamke...?|

\s[5]\b[5|0]\e[5|0]
Ah... Edain. S-sorry you had\n
to see me like that. I'm fine.|

\s[1]
I don't believe that for a moment.|

\s[5]
Hah... It's hard being alone.\n
Now I am to rule Verdane in my\n
father's stead. I have no idea\n
how I'm going to do all of this.|

\s[1]
About that... Prince Jamke,\n
there is something you should\n
know: You aren't alone.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Yes, yes, I know; you and Lord Sigurd\n
are here to help support me and the\n
people of Verdane. I understand that.|

\s[1]
That isn't what I mean...\n
Prince Munnir is alive.|
\s[-2]

\event

\m[5|4]\w[4
\s[4]
What?! How...?|

\s[1]
I... I convinced Sigurd to spare him.|

\s[4]
What? WHAT!? Why would you show mercy\n
to a man who kidnapped you and started\n
a war just to keep you to himself?!|

\s[1]
I'm not so sure myself... Jamke,\n
do you believe your brother to be...\n
an evil man? Truly reprehensible?|

\s[4]
I... No, I think deep down, Munnir\n
was good. But he changed... He looked\n
at Grannvale with such fury and envy.|\n
It doesn't matter though! He wronged\n
you, and he doesn't deserve forgiveness!|

\s[1]
How can you be the one to determine that?\n
Everyone in the world deserves forgiveness.|

\s[4]
You are truly too good of a woman, Edain.|

\s[1]
... Perhaps also, I did that for you.|

\s[4]
What?|

\s[1]
You middle brother, Cimbaeth, I could do\n
nothing about, but leaving you with at\n
least one of your brothers alive...|\n
I just thought it might help you.|\n
And now, with your father's passing,\n
he's the last member you have left.|

\s[4]
... ... ...|

\s[1]
You should seek him out, Jamke. Speak\n
with your brother. After all, you are\n
still family at the end of the day.|\n
Anyway, I will be retiring for the night.\n
Good night, Jamke. Rest well.|
\s[-2]

\f[1|nil]

\w[16]

\s[4]
For my sake, huh...|
\s[-2]

## Villages
## Village 1
\g[Village]
\f[2|Villager_Woman]
\f[6|Visitor]\m[6|5]\[w[4]
\s[2]
This village is part of the holdings\n
of Prince Cimbaeth, lord of Genoa.\n
He's as dreadful as they come!|\n
arely a month goes by without him\n
settin' his army on us. It's terrifyin'!|\n
King Batu, his father, used to do such a\n
fine job of keepin' him in check. I can\n
hardly imagine what's goin' on...|\n
Anyway, glad you stopped by! Here, one of\n
Cimbaeth's lackeys left this behind\n
during their last run through of town.|\n
Might prove useful if you end up fighting\n
through the night... The fog gets dense\n
with Lake Verdane right there... Good luck.|
\s[-2]

## Village 2
\g[Village]
\f[2|Villager_Woman]
\f[6|Visitor]\m[6|5]\[w[4]
\s[2]
King Batu is as gentle as they come.|\n
Normally, at least, leading a war like\n
this is the last thing he'd ever do.|\n
Mark my words: this is all the doing\n
of Sandima, his sorcerous advisor.|\n
I can just feel it. He claimed he\n
captured a Grannvalian assassin...\n
But refused to let anyone see them!|\n
Making out a living here's grown\n
tougher and tougher since the day\n
that man arrived; he's a plague.|\n
Save for the youngest son, Jamke, both\n
king and country are at his very whim.|\n
Please, I beg you... Save our country!\n
Bring back the Verdane that once was!|
\s[-2]

## Village 3
\g[Village]
\f[5|Villager_Old Man]
\f[1|Visitor]\m[1|2]\[w[4]
\s[5]
Just t'the north a here is this mighty woodland.|\n
S'called the Spirit Forest. Once upon a time, I\n
lived there too, in this li'l hamlet deep within.|\n
Th' village is home to the last kin o' the dark\n
one of old, Loptous. That mighty dark empire...|\n
They say it all started with Saint Maera,\n
exiled by the empire for darin' to sympathize\n
with mortal men. A true hero, if you ask me.|\n
In my day, there was this gorgeous girl livin'\n
there called Cigyun, the last heir o' Loptous'\n
bloodline, she was. Silver hair, amethyst eyes.|\n
She lived 'er life under close guard,\n
the villagers wary o' lettin' the blood\n
o' Loptous loose into th' world.|\n
Alas, Cigyun grew weary o' the tedious\n
forest life an' she left it all behind,\n
breaking Maera's ancient commandments.|\n
A couple o' years later, she came back,\n
'cept now she was pregnant. Never said\n
who the father was, you know.|\n
Before long Cigyun died, even as she gave birth\n
t' her daughter. From what I 'eard, the hamlet's\n
prophet took 'er in and raised the girl as 'er own.|\n
If the little girl's still alive, she'd\n
'ave to be 'bout seventeen or eighteen by now...|
\s[-2]

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