Chapter 2

## Ch2 Text

## World Map
Tucked away in the mountains bordering Bern and Pherae was a small village. This was where Roy was to meet the mercenaries that Eliwood had hired for him.

Just to the east of the village on the other side of the mountain stood a small castle keeping watch of the border. When Roy arrived at the village, the castle was in a chaotic state.

Little did he know that the turbulence in the castle was going to ripple out to reach the far corners of Elibe…

## Intro 1
\g[Fortress]
\f[6|Melady]\m[6|5]\w[16]\f[2|Rude]
\s[5]
Well? Where is the princess? What's taking\n
you so long to answer my question?|

\s[2]
Y-yes, Captain Melady... I'm certain\n
she was in her room this morning...|

\s[5]\e[5|2]
Stop telling me the same thing over\n
and over again! I don't care where she\n
WAS, I want to know where she IS NOW!|

\s[2]\m[2|2]
Um... Sh-she's... er...|

\s[5]\b[5|2]
We're almost in a head-on war with Lycia.|\b[5|0]\n
What if something happens to the princess?\n
Can you take responsibility in that situation?|

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

\s[5]\b[5|2]
Ugh, I knew I never should have let the princess\n
go down to the border in the first place...|\b[5|0]\n
Listen, I will return to Bern and inform the king\n
about this matter. I'll try not to turn it into a\n
panic, so you must find her as soon as possible.|\n
Understood?|

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

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

## Intro2

\g[Castle]
\f[1|Rude]\m[1|2]\w[16]
\f[5|ArcherF-1]\fc[5|Bern]\name[5|Archer]
\s[2]
... She's gone. Is Princess Guinevere\n
still locked up in the basement?|

\s[5]
Yes, sir. We have her under constant\n
surveillance downstairs.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Good. Don't let her escape.|
\s[-2]
\r[2]\m[2|1]\w[16]

\s[5]
Sir... Are you sure this is a good idea?|

\r[1]\w[8]
\s[1]
Hmm? Of course! Don't worry about a thing.\n
Look at all the enemies Bern has. And for\n
the king's own sister? The perfect prize!|\n
We'll be sure to get a hefty reward by\n
turning her in or selling her off.|

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

\s[1]\e[1|0]
Patriotism never got anyone anywhere. We're\n
deluding ourselves by thinking service to\n
anyone will make things better for us.|\n
Don't you think we're better off finding\n
ways to support ourselves?|

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

\f[6|SoldierM-0]
\s[6]
C-Captain Rude! We have a situation!|
\s[-2]

\m[1|2]\w[8]
\s[2]
...? What is it?|

\s[6]
P-Princess Guinevere's servant has escaped!|

\s[2]\e[2|2]
WHAT!? You fools can't do anything right!|\n
Well, what are you gaping at me for;\n
go find her immediately! Hurry up!|

## Scene 1
\g[Hill]
\f[2|Merlinus]\f[5|Roy]
\s[2]
Master Roy, they should be around here somewhere.|

\s[5]
This is where we're supposed to meet the mercenaries?|

\s[2]
Yes, though it seems they haven't\n
arrived yet... Oh, wait, I can see\n
someone running this way...|
\s[-2]

## Scene 2
\g[Hill]
\f[2|Roy]\f[1|Merlinus]
\s[2]
Look out!|

\s[1]
What in the--|
\s[-2]

\w[8]\f[6|Elen]\m[6|4]\w[16]

\s[4]
Oh! Excuse me! I was in a hurry...|

\s[2]
No, don't worry about it. Are you all right?|
\s[-2]

\m[4|5]\w[5]
\s[5]
Yes, I'm fine... Thank you.|

\s[2]
Good that you're not hurt.|

\s[1]
Why in the world were you\n
running around in the first place?|

\s[5]
Uhm... Excuse me... Are you from Lycia?|

\s[2]
Yes. I am Roy, the son of Marquess Pherae.|

\m[1|1]
M-Milord!|
\event

\s[5]\b[5|2]
Oh, Saint Elimine! I thank you for your guidance!|

\s[2]
Huh?|

\s[5]\b[5|0]
Please, could you help me rescue my mistress?|

\s[1]
Mistress?|

\s[2]
What happened?|

\s[5]
My name is Elen. My mistress and I were traveling\n
to meet someone from the Lycia Alliance.|\n
But, while we were passing through here, we fell\n
into a trap and were captured by Rude, the lord\n
of the castle to the east of the mountains here.|

\s[1]
Hold, a Bernese lord? Master Roy!\n
We mustn't get into any unnecessary\n
entanglements with Bern now!|
\s[-2]

\m[2|3]\r[3]\w[5]
\s[3]
But, we can't abandon a guest to the Alliance.\n
Although... You're right, it wouldn't be smart\n
to charge in carelessly, either...|
\s[-2]

## Scene 3
\g[Mountains]
\f[6|SoldierM-0]\fc[6|Bern]\name[6|Soldier]
\m[6|5]\w[5]
\s[5]
There she is!\r[5] Hey, guys, over here!\n
Get the servant girl! Kill her if you have to!|

## Scene 4
\g[Hill]
\r[6]\f[6|Elen]\m[6|5]\w[5]
\s[5]
Oh, no...|
\s[-2]

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

\f[2|Merlinus]\f[5|Roy]
\s[5]
Well, Merlinus, they attacked first.\n
We have no choice now, do we?|

\s[2]\b[2|2]
Sigh...\b[2|0] You won't pay heed of me\n
now, will? I suppose I can be witness\n
to how much you have learned in Ostia.|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]

\w[16]
\m[5|3]\r[3]\w[8]
\s[3]
All right! We're heading to the border\n
to take down the castle! Miss Elen,\n
you should find somewhere to hide.|
\s[-2]

\f[5|Elen]
\s[5]
No, I will accompany you. I cannot\n
fight, but I can heal wounded allies.|

\s[3]
Oh... But--|

\s[5]\b[5|2]
I'm the one who got you tangled up in this\n
mess. \b[5|0]Please, let me be of some help.|

\s[3]
All right, but please, don't strain yourself.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Yes, thank you for your consideration.|
\s[-2]

## Dieck Scene
\g[Mountains]
\f[5|Dieck]
\w[16]
\s[5]
It should be around here somewhere...\n
Shanna,\f[2|Shanna] can you go and check to\n
see if the Pherae Army is nearby?|

\s[2]
Sure thing, boss!|
\s[-2]

\f[2|nil]

\w[8]
\event

\f[2|Lot]\f[1|Wade]
\s[1]
So, who're we fightin' for this time?|

\s[5]
The Pheraeans, one of the leaders of\n
Lycia. The marquess' son is joining\n
the Lycian Alliance Army.|

\s[2]\b[2|2]
So, we're up against Bern...|

\s[5]
Looks to be that way.|

\s[1]\e[1|1]
C'mon! Don't be all sullen! It's\n
'bout time we got a worthy opponent!\n
I'm ready to show off my skills!|

\s[2]\b[2|0]
Sigh... This isn't a game, Wade.\n
Bern is the strongest kingdom\n
in all of Elibe--|

\s[1]
Not when I'm done with 'em!|

\s[2]
... Just be careful, all right?|
\s[-2]

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

\event
\w[30]

\f[1|Shanna]\m[1|2]\w[16]
\s[2]
Boss, I think I found them! But,\n
it looks like they're fighting\n
someone already down there.|

\s[5]
What? A battle's already started?\n
We need to move. Hurry, everyone!|
\s[-2]

## Talk Dieck Roy
\f[5|Dieck]\f[2|Roy]
\s[5]
Are you Roy of Pherae?|

\s[2]
Yes... Who are you?|

\s[5]
I'm Dieck. I think you've heard about\n
me from an old guy named Merlinus.|

\s[2]
Oh! So you're the leader\n
of the mercenary band?|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
You make it sound so official!\n
It's just a little group, really.|\e[5|0]\n
Sorry we're late, though, I didn't\n
think you guys would already be\n
in battle. You don't waste much time.|

\s[2]\b[2|2]
We've had some... issues.|

\s[5]\e[5|1]
Hey, don't worry about it.\b[2|0] Actually,\n
everyone's all excited 'cause they can\n
show off their skills already.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Thank you. That's encouraging to hear.|

\s[5]
All right then. Let's get this over with, shall we?|

## ??? House
Welcome![A]
I don't have much to say,
for I am not that cool...[A]
But beware of Pegasi
and arrows![A]
They can take them down
in a single hit![A]

## House SE
\g[House]
\f[2|Visitor]\f[5|Villager_ApprenticeM]
\s[5]
A bow has great power at range,\n
especially against flying enemies.|
If they get close, you can tear\n
'em apart! But, that goes for your\n
flying allies too. So be mindful.|
\s[-2]

## House N
\g[House]
\f[5|Visitor]\f[2|Villager_ElderM]
\s[2]
The three weapons... Swords, axes and\n
spears. Remember: swords beat axes, axes\n
beat spears, and spears beat swords!|
... At least most of the time.|
\s[-2]

## House S
\g[House]
\f[5|Visitor]\f[2|Villager_CraftsmanM]
\s[2]
You lot aren't from around here? The forts\n
are the key to this kingdom's defense. If\n
you're there, it's very easy to defend.|\n
The fortifications both make it harder\n
for enemies to hit you, as well as increase\n
your overall defensive abilities.|\n
They also reduce overall weapon\n
effectiveness, as well as provide\n
a bit of healing within the walls.|\n
Try and take control of them whenever\n
you come across them, trust me.|
\s[-2]

## Village
\g[Village]
\f[2|Visitor]\f[5|Villager_SocialiteF]
\s[5]\e[5|1]
Oh, you really saved us! If those people\n
got into our village, I don't know what\n
would have happened to this precious sword!|
Here, you can take it. It's specially made\n
to cut through the thickest of armor.|
\s[-2]

## Vs Rude
\f[1|Rude]
\s[1]
Damn! Just when I thought luck was with me...\n
Who even are you people?! Leave this place!|

## Rude Defeated
\f[1|Rude]
\s[1]
Ugh...\b[1|1] Greed... only brings you...\n
ill fate...\b[1|2] What a miserable life...|

## Outro 1
\g[Castle]
\f[5|Roy]\w[16]
\f[2|Merlinus]
\s[2]
Master Roy! We found a woman trapped in the basement!|

\s[5]
That must be Elen's mistress. Can you show her in?|

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

\f[2|nil]
\w[16]
\f[1|Guinivere]
\m[1|2]
\w[8]
\f[6|Elen]\m[6|5]\m[5|4]\w[8]
\s[4]
Princess!|

\s[6]
Princess?|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Elen!\e[2|0] Oh, were you all right?\b[2|2] I never knew\n
you would do such a brave thing for me...|\b[2|0]\n
You had me worried.|

\s[4]\b[4|2]
I wanted to rescue you no matter what... so...|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
It's all right, Elen.\b[4|0] Thanks to you, I am safe.|
\s[-2]
\w[16]
\f[4|nil]

\w[30]

\m[6|5]
\s[2]
I am in your debt. May I ask your name?|

\s[5]
I am Roy. Son of Eliwood, Lord of Pherae.|

\s[2]
I see. And I am...|
\s[-2]

\f[1|Elen]\o[2]
\s[1]
Ah... Are you certain?|

\s[2]
It's all right, Elen. My name is... Guinivere.|
\event

\s[5]
Guinivere...? As in... The Princess of Bern!?|

\s[2]\b[2|2]
Indeed, that is who I am.|
\s[-2]

\f[6|Merlinus]
\s[6]
What?! This was all a trap! Do you\n
plan on attacking us now!?|

\b[2|0]
\s[5]
Hold on, Merlinus; we can't jump to conclusions.|

\s[6]
I beg your pardon, Master Roy, but...|
\s[-2]

\m[5|4]\w[5]\r[4]
\s[4]
I want to speak with her in private.\n
Can you give us some time alone?|

\s[6]
I... Hmph. If Master Roy says so...|
\s[-2]

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

## Outro 2
\g[Chamber]
\f[2|Guinivere]\f[5|Roy]
\s[5]
So... Are you really Princess Guinivere of Bern?|

\s[2]
Yes. Although, I understand if you don't believe me.|

\s[5]
... Even if you are not the princess of Bern,\n
I can tell from your appearance and demeanor\n
that you are certainly someone of high birth.|\n
But... If you really are Princess Guinivere,\n
there's one thing that doesn't make sense:|\n
Miss Elen told me you intended to meet someone\n
from the Lycian Alliance.|

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

\s[5]
But... You're from Bern. The...\n
enemy of the Lycian Alliance.|

\s[2]
I want to find a peaceful way to end this war.\n
I figured that if I could speak with someone\n
from Lycia, I would find a solution.|

\s[5]
Your brother started this war. Is it\n
in your power to go against him?|

\s[2]\b[2|2]
I certainly wish to stop him--\b[2|0]\e[2|2]\n
No, he must be stopped.|

\s[5]\b[5|2]
...I see.\b[5|0] Very well, I will escort you to the\n
Lycian Alliance Army. We will meet with Lord Hector\n
and see what he thinks about this matter.|

\s[2]\e[2|0]
Honestly... will you take me?|

\s[5]
Yes. If there is a possibility to avoid\n
bloodshed and end this war, then I believe that\n
we must try it, no matter how small the chance.|

\s[2]\e[2|1]
Thank you!\b[2|2] I thank you truly.|
\s[-2]