| Sylvando | Okay, honey, listen up! If we
head west from Gallopolis, we’ll come to two checkpoints. The northern one
leads to the Celestial Sands, where this horrible Slayer thing is. We really shouldn’t let little Princey-poo get too far ahead of us, so let’s head over there without further ado! |
| Sylvando | The little Princey-poo’s already dashed ahead into the Celestial Sands! Let’s follow him, darling, and show the Slayer of the Sands who’s boss! |
| Sylvando | My ship’s waiting for us over in
Gondolia, darling. We’ll need to pass through the western checkpoint in order
to get there. Gosh, I can’t wait to find out what adventures are waiting for us on the high seas! Onwards! |
| Sylvando | What’s the matter, darling? Left your sun cream in the city? That’s alright—it’s better to be prepared before taking on this Slayer thing. He sounds like a nasty piece of work! |
| Sylvando | Oh my! Are you giving me a tour
of the palace!? What an honour! We mustn’t stay too long, though. Let’s just have a quick cuddle with a few of the cats, then catch up with the Princey-poo in the Celestial Sands! |
| Sylvando | I don’t think there’s any need
to worry about the little Princey-poo any more. I’m sure he’ll make a fine sultan one day. He had the guts to stand up to the Slayer, after all. |
| Sylvando | Wasn’t the Sand National the
funnest? What a thrill! We should do it again sometime! But not right now, eh, darling? We should catch up with the Princey-poo in the Celestial Sands and help him capture this nasty monster thing! |
| Sylvando | Wasn’t the Sand National the funnest? What a thrill! We should do it again sometime! |
| Sylvando | Darling, I’m touched that you’ve
decided to bring me here for a look around… But this isn’t where we need to be right now! We need to head into the Celestial Sands and catch up with Princey-poo! |
| Sylvando | Darling, I’m touched that you’ve
decided to bring me here for a look around… But this isn’t where we need to be right now! We need to hurry over to the Celestial Sands and catch up with Princey-poo! |
| Sylvando | My ship’s all set and waiting
for us, <pc>. Let’s head over to Gondolia, pronto! The route there’s a little tricky, though. All those tall trees make it easy to get lost so be sure to keep an eye on your map, darling! |
| Sylvando | I bought my ship on a whim, but
she’s turned out to be my steadfast companion over the years. Sure, she’s a little long in the tooth as seafaring vessels go, but I’ve kept her in tip-top condition. You can always rely on her to take you where you want to go! |
| Sylvando | Honey, I don’t want to cramp
your style, but I’ve got to tell you something. We’re nowhere near
Gondolia… I know it’s hard to keep on top of everything, but try and check your map from time to time. Otherwise we’ll end up going in circles—and I hate getting dizzy! |
| Sylvando | I bought my ship on a whim, but
he’s turned out to be my steadfast companion over the years. Sure, he’s a little long in the tooth as seafaring vessels go, but I’ve kept him in tip-top condition. You can always rely on him to take you where you want to go! |
| Sylvando | What kind of despicable creature could do something like this to a child!? It makes me so mad! Whatever you need to do to make this right, honey, I’m with you all the way. |
| Sylvando | Looks like we’ve got what we
need to soothe that little boy’s throat! Let’s bring it back to Gondolia,
pronto! After all, the Signor Universo contest is starting soon, and we don’t want to miss a second, right, darling? |
| Sylvando | Listen, honey, I know you could
go solo and rescue Erik, but I’d love to come along so I can watch and
learn. At least this way, if it all goes wrong and we end up like Erik, we’ll be together. That’s got to be good for morale! |
| Sylvando | Listen, honey, I know you’ve got
bigger things to worry about than clearing your name and showing the world
you’re not the Darkspawn… But it must feel good when people like Doge Rotondo realise what a load of nonsense it all was, right? |
| Sylvando | You heard what the little man
told us, honey! We need to head west and follow the river till we find that
cave! Ha! Impressed that I remembered, eh? Well, the poor boy was in need, so the least I could do was pay attention. Now come on, darling! Let’s get moving! |
| Sylvando | Soldiers don’t tend to be
patient types, in my experience. Goodness knows what they’ll do to poor Erik
if we don’t rescue him. But charging at them head-on isn’t an option… If we make it to the gondola stop to the north-west, we should be able to sneak to the contest stage from there. Yes, it means we’re going to have to get in a gondola, but try to resist the temptation to burst out singing, honey. This isn’t the time… |
| Sylvando | Let’s sneak up to that bridge in
the middle of town and see if we can spot where they’re keeping Erik. Be quiet as mice now, and use the buildings for cover—the streets are crawling with soldiers! |
| Sylvando | Good old Dave is my first
mate—and one of my best mates, for that matter! We can count on him to steer
the Stallion wherever we want to go. Oh, and he’ll also keep an eye on the ship when we’re not on board. You never know when some naughty children might try to sneak into the hold… |
| Sylvando | Honey, I don’t want to cramp
your style, but I’ve got to tell you something. We’re nowhere near
Gondolia… I know it’s hard to keep on top of everything, but try and check your map from time to time. Otherwise we’ll end up going in circles—and I hate getting dizzy! |
| Sylvando | Hey, honey, you look kind of
distracted! Let me guess—you’re wondering what we’re doing here, right? We’re
looking for special water to make the nectar that’ll fix Placido’s voice, of
course! We don’t have to worry about the ins and outs of making it, though—we can leave that to Serena. All we need to do is find that water! |
| Sylvando | Here’s a showbiz tip for you,
<pc>. Everyone’s voice sounds great in a cramped little cavern like
this. I really recommend giving it a try if you need an ego boost. In fact, why don’t we have a go right now! ‘Hey, can’t you seee!’ ♪ ‘I’m with the Luminaryyy!’ ♪ |
| Sylvando | Well, <pc>? How are you
enjoying life aboard the Salty Stallion? I know the decor isn’t for everyone, but I’ve spent a long time getting everything just right. If you’re going to have a ship, you might as well have one that just says ‘you’! |
| Sylvando | Now, about this merchant who
bought the Rainbough… I hate to say it, but he didn’t come this
way… Listen, I know how much fun it is to visit somewhere new, but right now I think we’d be better off heading straight for Zwaardsrust. |
| Sylvando | Dearie me, it’s a weird old
feeling to be back in Heliodor! This place and me, we go back a long
way… Now’s not the time for that little trip down memory lane, though. Remind me to tell you all about it some other time! |
| Sylvando | Oh, <pc>, darling… I
can’t believe they’d do this to your village, and all because of their
ridiculous ideas about the Luminary! Someone’s going to pay for this! I’ll make sure of that! |
| Sylvando | I’ve been travelling the world
bringing smiles to people’s faces for a long time, and if there’s one thing
I’ve learned, it’s this… Whenever you arrive somewhere new, the best thing to do is to speak to as many local people as you can! Now, there should be a big city north of Dundrasil—and big cities mean lots of people! Let’s head there and start chatting! |
| Sylvando | So is this Rainbough going to
glow with all the colours of the rainbow? That sounds like something to look
forward to… Oh, by the way, darling, I can’t remember if I told you, but there’s a big city to the north of Dundrasil. There should be plenty of folks to talk to there! |
| Sylvando | Riddle me this, darling—why in
the world have they put a huge statue of Hendrik right in the middle of
town? I suppose he must have saved them from being overrun by monsters or something. That’s the kind of thing he does, after all. What a guy! |
| Sylvando | So the Rainbough has ended up as
first prize at a martial arts tournament in Octagonia! Who’d have
thought! Still, now we know exactly what we need to do to get our hands on it! |
| Sylvando | Honey, you are one lucky boy!
You couldn’t have wished for a better partner than last year’s
champion! Now you don’t have any excuses for messing this up! |
| Sylvando | We really should be getting back
to Octagonia, darling. I’m sure Vince will be back on his feet before long,
and you can claim your prize! Oh, and we should get some rest too! I’m totally exhausted after cheering you on! Come on, we’ve got free accommodation back in the city—let’s use it! |
| Sylvando | You heard what Rab said, honey.
The last place Jade was seen was near the orphanage where Vince lives! I’m not the world’s greatest detective, but I know that’s where we should start our investigation. Who knows what clues we might uncover? |
| Sylvando | So according to Rab, it was Jade
who snuck into the orphanage. It seems they both had their doubts about Vince, so she decided to snoop around and try to dig up some dirt. Honestly, honey, can you believe that? It’s like something from an adventure story! Bravo, Jade! |
| Sylvando | Why would old Rab tell you to
meet him in Dundrasil? Can he really just have chosen your hometown by
chance? Well, I suppose there’s only one way to find out. Let’s get moving, darling! Chop chop! |
| Sylvando | Why did they do it? Why did
those awful monsters destroy Dundrasil? To think of all the innocent lives lost, and still no one knows why… |
| Sylvando | Look at all these burly brawlers! They must all be here for the tournament! Colour me excited, honey! |
| Sylvando | Honey, I just—CANNOT—wait for
this tournament to get started. As soon as I saw how everyone got paired up,
I knew it was going to be a good one. Oh, by the way, I’ve got a little surprise in store for you… No! I’m not saying any more. You’ll just have to wait and find out what it is. It’s going to be fun, though, I promise! |
| Sylvando | I think that’s enough excitement
for one day, darling. Veronica’s safe, and you’ve got a fight to prepare for
tomorrow. It’s time to get some rest! Speaking of which, I’ve heard a juicy little rumour that fighters get to stay for free at the local inn. We’d be crazy not to take up an offer like that! I’ll make sure Vince knows that’s where you’ll be. |
| Sylvando | It’s showtime, baby! The first
round is finally upon us, and your partner is raring to go. He’s in the
waiting room, I believe… Now, don’t start getting nervous, will you? You’ll be just fine, I promise. After all, you’ve got me in your corner! Go on, break a leg! Or two! |
| Sylvando | Well? How did you enjoy your
face-off with Sterling Sylva? Quite a performance, wouldn’t you say? I bet
you couldn’t tell it was me! My fighting’s no match for my showmanship, though—you were far better out there. You’ve got this tournament in the bag, darling! |
| Sylvando | I’ve been doing a spot of
investigation into these disappearances, but so far I’ve turned
up…precisely nothing. Nada. Zip. But I’ve got a funny feeling there’s something fishy about the team you’ll be fighting in the final. Watch this space, honey… |
| Sylvando | Normally we’d be going wild
after your big win, honey, but it seems like no one’s in the party
mood. No, I guess we’ve all got other things on our mind. There’s Vince, the disappearing fighters…oh, and the burglary at the orphanage. I guess the celebrations will have to wait. |
| Sylvando | This isn’t good, honey, this
isn’t good at all. We all heard the rumours about fighters disappearing, and
now poor Jade’s vanished. Well, it’s up to us to rescue her! Come on, we need to get to the bottom of this—and fast! |
| Sylvando | Well, we finally know who
abducted the fighters, and who broke into the orphanage—that’s two mysteries
solved for the price of one! It’s a shame it took the shine off your tournament victory, <pc>, but don’t worry too much about that. I for one will never forget the way you turned Sterling Sylva into a pile of old scrap! |
| Sylvando | Can we try not to spend too much
time in these caves, honey? The damp is playing havoc with my hair… If Jade’s really down here, let’s grab her quickly and get back out into the fresh air. |
| Sylvando | The monster’s lair was right
under the orphanage all along, and no one even noticed! Picturing those little ones up there while Arachtagon was wreaking havoc down here…! Ugh! No! It doesn’t bear thinking about! |
| Sylvando | Ah, Dundrasil… It’s so sad…
The monsters really tore the place apart. This must be so tough for you, honey. After all, this is where you were born… |
| Sylvando | Now that we’ve got the Stallion
at our beck and call, we can start plotting courses to pastures new! Come on, honey! Let’s see everything Erdrea has to offer! |
| Sylvando | …… |
| Sylvando | Less dilly-dallying, darling! We
need to go back to Dundrasil and speak to Rab! You must be bursting with things you want to ask him! |
| Sylvando | I don’t know if it’s true, but
the story goes that King Carnelian began searching for the Luminary the day
Dundrasil fell. There must be some connection—there’s a missing piece of the puzzle out there somewhere, I just know it… |
| Sylvando | Rab seemed so sure the Rainbough would show us the way to Yggdrasil, but it doesn’t seem to be working… |
| Sylvando | …… Hmm? Oh, darling, I’m sorry, I’m a bit lost in my thoughts at the moment… |
| Sylvando | …… Hmm? Oh, darling, I’m sorry, I’m a bit lost in my thoughts at the moment… |
| Sylvando | Something about the way Rab was speaking makes me think he knows what we want to know. Come on, honey, let’s go and pump him for information! |
| Sylvando | This place hasn’t changed a
bit… Oh! <pc>! I didn’t see you there… You can go right ahead and ignore anything you might have heard me saying just now. I was…practising some lines! Yes! For a part! |
| Sylvando | Well, honey? How did it go? Did
Servantes say he’d open the sea gates for you? Hmm? How I do know Servantes’s name? Oh, darling! That is… That is a VERY good question! Hoo hoo! |
| Sylvando | I know you’ve got a whole lot on your mind, honey, but just stay focused on the next step. That’s the best approach right now, trust me. |
| Sylvando | Onwards, <pc>! The sea
gates are open, and the open seas await! Weigh anchor, me hearties! …Hmm? What’s that? Am I feeling better? Honey, I’m better than ever! You know how much I love a bit of adventure! Now, let’s get going! |
| Sylvando | …… |
| Sylvando | Dora was walking towards those old ruins, wasn’t she? Well, come on, honey. We can’t let the poor child wander around on her own! |
| Sylvando | Hmm… That’s strange… I
wonder where dear little Dora’s gotten to? Listen, honey, we should go and check out the place we found her yesterday. I’m worried about her… |
| Sylvando | There’s no doubt about it—poor
Dora must have been sucked into the mural, and her parents probably were
too! Sounds like we’ve got a rescue mission on our hands! Come on, honey! To the Other Side! There are people who need us! |
| Sylvando | Whoever wrote the warning on
that stone was right on the money! That mean little girl is luring tourists
towards the mural so they can get sucked right in! Honey, we need to get moving. We’ve got to put a stop to her wicked ways—and fast! |
| Sylvando | Dear, dear Dora… How did
things come to this? At least we know where she is—inside the mural. The Other Side… Well, we know what we have to do. Let’s bring this thing to an end! |
| Sylvando | That turned out to be an
eventful little jaunt to Phnom Nonh, didn’t it, honey!? Now, have you decided where we’re heading next? The Salty Stallion is ready to set sail, so just say the word! |
| Sylvando | Oh, Dora-in-Grey… What a
tragedy! Someone should have told her that true beauty comes from within!
Looking good at the expense of others is…um…not a good look! If only she’d known that, none of this awful business would have happened! |
| Sylvando | Little Dora came in here, I just know it! Come on, honey! Let’s track her down! |
| Sylvando | Honey, did you hear that awful
ghost-woman!? What she said made my blood run cold! This place seriously gives me the creeps… Let’s just find little Dora and get out of here! |
| Sylvando | Colour me shocked! Dora’s been
tricking tourists into coming to the ruins so they can be sucked into that
awful mural! I’ve seen all sorts of bad stuff in my time, honey, but taking advantage of people’s kindness? That really is the pits! |
| Sylvando | You know, when I saw those
thorns, I started to fear the worst for little Dora… But we can’t give in to despair! No, she’s going to be just fine. We’re going to get her out of here—and everyone else, too! |
| Sylvando | Maybe I’m getting soft in my old
age, but I just can’t stop thinking about little Dora! I know we’ve got a lot on, honey, but I don’t think we can just waltz off and abandon the poor girl. Let’s head back to the village and help her find her parents! |
| Sylvando | Travelling the world in search
of mini medals!? What a wonderful way to learn! Darling, this is my kind of
school! Let’s be sure to join in the fun if we have the chance! Any mini medals we spot, we know where to bring them! |
| Sylvando | I wasn’t expecting to find a
school way out here! I wonder what they study? Apart from mini medals, of
course… Well, I’m sure the principal will tell us more. Come on, honey, let’s pay him a visit! |
| Sylvando | What are we dawdling for, darling? Let’s hop on board the Stallion and search for the missing orbs! |
| Sylvando | Look at these people… They
were just going about their business when they got frozen in place—it’s like
time’s just stood still! Listen, I’m no meteorologist, but there’s no way a cold snap could have caused this. There’s something fishy going on, honey, mark my words! |
| Sylvando | Doesn’t it seem awfully quiet to
you, honey? I’m finding it hard to believe that there’s a bustling city on
the other side of these walls. I mean, even the dullest little hamlet makes a bit of noise… |
| Sylvando | Darling, look! Snow! Beautiful,
fluffy, soft, white snow! Would you believe I’ve never seen a single snowflake before!? This is my first time up north—I’ve been missing out! |
| Sylvando | Darling, I can’t feel my toes! I
don’t think I’ve ever been this cold in my life! And you’re telling me that
people choose to LIVE here!? Anyone who sticks this out for a lifetime is made of sterner stuff than me—I’m just about ready to hop back in the Stallion and sail south! |
| Sylvando | The Eerie Eyrie, eh…? Not the
most promising of names, is it, honey? I’ve never been a fan of things with
wings.. It’s their beady eyes, I think… And all the squawking… Oh, and their beaks… |
| Sylvando | Do you think the Green Orb was
on board that ship that sank? I wonder why it sank? Did some awful sea monster drag it beneath the waves? Brrr! I just pray nothing like that ever happens to the Salty Stallion! |
| Sylvando | Oh honey… This is too much for
me to take… Did the Stallion really plunge all the way down here!? And are those…mermaids? Pinch me, darling—I must be dreaming! |
| Sylvando | …… |
| Sylvando | Ohhh, I was so looking forward
to filling my pockets with pretty pearls to spruce up my circus costume, but
there isn’t a single specimen to be seen! Now listen, honey, I’ve seen a lot of towns on my travels, so I know when something isn’t right…and something isn’t right here, believe you me! |
| Sylvando | You’ve seen her too, right,
honey? The little old lady on the cliff overlooking the village, the one who
keeps firing that gigantic cannon? I thought your grandpappy was a one-off, but it seems Rab’s in good company—elderly people are so full of life nowadays! When I grow up, I want to be just like them! |
| Sylvando | I don’t believe for one minute
that there’s any such thing as a mermaid’s curse, but there must be some
reason why the legend has survived so long. Come on, honey—let’s go and give that veil to our good friend Shelly. Maybe she’ll be able to fill us in on the juicy details? |
| Sylvando | Poor little Shelly has been
waiting for so, so long… It’s a real shame that her happy reunion will be a final farewell, but at least her wait will be over at last. |
| Sylvando | Now that Kai knows the truth
about his grandfather, I hope he’ll start poking some holes in this village’s
ridiculous anti-mermaid agenda. We can’t let everything Michelle and Kainoa went through be in vain! |
| Sylvando | This is no fishing village! Lonalulu is built on the shifting sands of misery and lies! Still, I suppose those sands are rather pretty… |
| Sylvando | She… She’s really gone, isn’t she? We’ll never see Shelly’s smiling face again… |
| Sylvando | Come on, honey—we’ve made our
decision. We’re going to spare Shelly from finding out the terrible truth.
Let’s quit poking our noses in where they don’t belong, hm? Kai’s grandpappy took his secrets with him to the grave. Maybe there’s more to the story, but whatever it is, it’s none of our business. |
| Sylvando | I’ve travelled the whole world and come across plenty of characters, but I’ve never met a mermaid before. This is a big deal for me, honey! |
| Sylvando | I’m coming for you, Señor Squid! Nobody lays a tentacle on my Salty Stallion and gets away with it! |
| Sylvando | Listen, honey…if you don’t
want to tell Michelle what really happened, you don’t have to. When you’re in love, anything seems possible—so whatever you tell her, she’s sure to believe it. You might want to sugar the pill a little bit, though—after all, hell hath no fury like a woman spurned! |
| Sylvando | It seems Shelly’s mind is made
up. She’d swim all the way to Lonalulu even if she had to do it all
alone. But it’s a long, long way, and the sea’s full of nasty beasties. Dave’s such a darling, though—I’m sure he’d be happy to sail slower so that Shelly can swim safely behind the ship. |
| Sylvando | Oh, Shelly… You were prettier than a pearl, and a thousand times more charming! Will we really never see your smiling face again? (sob) |
| Sylvando | I wonder if, in her heart of
hearts, Shelly knows that Kainoa will never come back… She won’t give up hope, though… She believes in him too much… Ah, it’s so, so sad, I can’t bear to look! |
| Sylvando | Oh. My. Goodness…! I don’t
know what to be flabbergasted at first! The Salty Stallion has sunk to the bottom of the sea… We’re breathing the water… There are mermaids everywhere… Pinch me, honey—pinch me! |
| Sylvando | Did you see the sunken ship down
at the bottom of the trench? I have a sneaking suspicion that might be the
very boat that brought the Green Orb down to Nautica. Maybe it was attacked by naughty sea monsters too—just like the ones who are always jumping on board my Stallion. |
| Sylvando | Ah! To think of a mermaid and a
man falling in love… It’s so romantic! My knees have gone all wobbly! I, Sylvando, the patron of passion—the apostle of amour!—swear to do everything in my power to reunite dear Shelly with her darling boy! Come, <pc>! To Lonalulu—and don’t spare the Stallion! |
| Sylvando | Shelly said she left a present for us on the Strand. We should go and collect it. It’s what she would have wanted. |
| Sylvando | So, there’s a shining whirlpool
that leads down to the home of the mermaids, is there? I’ve seen a few of
those on my travels… I had a little inkling they were shortcuts straight to the seabed—but I never even imagined they would take us down there safe and sound! |
| Sylvando | Tee hee! Now that we have Lorelei’s harp, the world is our oyster—we can go anywhere we please! Well, honey? What exotic destination will we be sailing to today? |
| Sylvando | Whoever would have thought the Salty Stallion would find himself in a teeny-weeny little lake, surrounded by mountains on all sides? The wonders of this world never cease to astound me! |
| Sylvando | Now that we know there’s a
kingdom full of mermaids at the bottom of the sea, nothing seems impossible.
We CAN find a way up to Yggdrasil, I know we can! (gasp) Just imagine if the Salty Stallion suddenly sprouted silver wings and starting soaring through the sky! Oh darling, wouldn’t it just be fabulous!? |
| Sylvando | Amaaazing! I never imagined we’d
be able to use Lorelei’s harp to sail through an underwater cave and pop up
in the middle of a lake! Maybe this isn’t the only place we can get to through those whirlpools. Come on, <pc>—let’s check them out! The Salty Stallion wants to go spelunking! |
| Sylvando | Ah, to travel from place to
place collecting mini medals, learning all about the world and blossoming
into lovely young ladies! The students of this school are so lucky! If we find any mini medals on our travels, we should bring them back here right away so that we can blossom into lovely ladies too! Wouldn’t that be wonderful, honey? |
| Sylvando | A school!? All the way up here!?
Colour me confused, honey! And why in the world is their school song all
about mini medals? That fellow with the big, bushy beard said to meet him inside the building. Let’s see what Mister Whiskers has to say. |
| Sylvando | The Eerie Eyrie… I don’t like
the sound of that one bit! If there’s one thing I simply can’t stand, it’s
birds! I don’t know why, but the naughty things always try to peck my eyes out. Perhaps they think they’re precious, glittering jewels… I suppose it’s an easy mistake to make! Tee hee! |
| Sylvando | The hustling, bustling city of
Sniflheim should be right behind those gates, but all I can hear is
silence. Surely they should be making some kind of sound—a chorus of sniffs and sneezes if nothing else. What in the world is going on in there!? |
| Sylvando | Look, <pc>—snow! Tee hee!
It’s so pretty! I’ve travelled all over the world, but I’ve never seen snow before! Come on, honey—let’s build a snowman! |
| Sylvando | It looks like everyone was just
going about their business when they were frozen—it’s as if time just stopped
or something. Now listen, honey: I don’t care how cold it is around here—people don’t just freeze willy-nilly. If you ask me, there’s something very fishy going on… |
| Sylvando | …… |
| Sylvando | Oh… My… Goodness…! Did you
hear what the Queen said!? A witch, <pc>! An actual, real-life witch! I
thought they only existed in fairy stories! I wonder what she looks like? Classically wicked, I bet—a big black hat on her head and a boil on the end of her nose! (shiver) |
| Sylvando | Talk about cold, honey! I can’t feel my toes, or my nose…or even my clothes! We have to save these poor people before it’s too late! |
| Sylvando | Ronnie’s got a bit of a bee in her bonnet. You should do what she tells you, honey. You don’t want to rub that pocket rocket up the wrong way! |
| Sylvando | Finally, we see the true face of
Sniflheim—and what a pretty little phiz it is! Just look at all the lovely little buildings, and the gorgeous stained-glass windows! No wonder they say ‘see Sniflheim and die’! |
| Sylvando | Pella, mella, fell and feller!
Fabula ferocius! Helter, skelter, bind and belt her! Anima atrocius! Liber claustra cabalistic! Hexpialidocius! Tee hee! Not bad, hm? If ever the witch turns wicked again, Sylv the Scholar will have her back in that book in no time! |
| Sylvando | I can’t get over your
grandaddy’s choice of reading material! Ooh, it’s naughty! It’s nasty! It’s
positively nefarious! Thank goodness you don’t share his interests. If the fate of the world’s in your hands, honey, I’d rather those hands were clean! |
| Sylvando | They weren’t lying when they
said Sniflheim Castle was the prettiest palace in all Erdrea. It’s just
so…chic! Just look at these stained-glass windows! I don’t know how the Sniflheimers stayed frozen so long—I’m melting at the sight of them! |
| Sylvando | Her Majesty looks so fierce! She’s got the eye of the tiger! Let’s find out what’s got her so het up, shall we, honey? |
| Sylvando | Queen Frysabel and Krystalinda
have become such good friends. (sigh) I wish I had a bosom buddy like
that… …Tee hee! Just kidding! It’s you and me, honey—best friends forever! |
| Sylvando | The people of Sniflheim know how
to deal with the cold better than anyone, but even they couldn’t resist the
witch’s magic… Come on honey, let’s go take that nasty lady down—it’s time to put the ice queen on ice! |
| Sylvando | Look, <pc>—I know that
witch is easy on the eye, but don’t let her foxiness fool you! Real beauty isn’t just skin deep, it comes from the heart—and you and I both know that slinky siren’s ticker is as cold as ice! |
| Sylvando | Brrrrrr! I don’t know how the
Sniflheimers do it. All this snow is more than a delicate flower like me can
take! The people around here must be made of super stern stuff—I’ve only been here five minutes, and I feel like I’m about to freeze to death! |
| Sylvando | It’s so cold around here, you
start shivering as soon as you stand still… Ah! I know what we can do to heat things up! Fancy joining me in a little fire-breathing, honey? It’s sure to warm your cockles! |
| Sylvando | Owowowowow… I slipped on the
ice and did myself a mischief. It turns out the river’s frozen over, that’s
how cold it is out here! Watch your step out there, honey. If you try to cross the water too fast, you’ll slide off the rink and into the drink! |
| Sylvando | The first thousand or so times I
walked out onto the frozen river I fell flat on my tushy, but I kept at it,
and now I can skate like a Sniflheimer! It’s so much fun! Come on, darling—dance with me! |
| Sylvando | When I saw this beautiful
building rising above the snowfield, I thought it’d be full of people, but it
looks like the monsters have taken over. And judging from the mess, I’d say they’ve been here quite a while. The dirty birdies have really made themselves at home… |
| Sylvando | It really wasn’t easy finding our way up to the mage’s study, huh? We went round in so many circles, I got dizzy! |
| Sylvando | Have you seen the way these
girls pick up their mini medals? So fancy! I’m going to follow in their dainty little footsteps, and start picking things up in that oh-so-fashionable fashion! You’ve got competition, ladies! |
| Sylvando | Travelling with friends is so much fun! I’ve done my fair share of travelling, but mainly just with me, myself and I. It’s so much nicer to have somebody to chat to! |
| Sylvando | I looked up at the sky a little
earlier, and the World Tree was right there, looking bigger and brighter than
I’ve ever seen Her before! We’re nearly at the centre of the world, aren’t we? Come on, honey—just one more push and we’ll be up in Yggie’s branches in no time! |
| Sylvando | I looked up at the sky a little
earlier, and the World Tree was right there, looking bigger and brighter than
I’ve ever seen Her before! We mustn’t get ahead of ourselves, though—it’s not quite time to head up into Yggie’s branches yet, is it? I think you might have that map of yours upside down, honey… |
| Sylvando | So this is Arboria. Hmmm… It doesn’t seem the most fun-loving place I’ve ever seen. Where’s the music, the life, the action!? Don’t these people ever get bored of drinking tea and praying? |
| Sylvando | The Eerie Eyrie… I don’t like
the sound of that one bit! If there’s one thing I simply can’t stand, it’s
birds! I don’t know why, but the naughty things always try to peck my eyes out. Perhaps they think they’re precious, glittering jewels… I suppose it’s an easy mistake to make! Tee hee! |
| Sylvando | Did you see the sunken ship down
at the bottom of the trench? I have a sneaking suspicion that might be the
very boat that brought the Green Orb down to Nautica. Maybe it was attacked by naughty sea monsters too—just like the ones who are always jumping on board my Stallion. |
| Sylvando | Oh. My. Goodness…! I don’t
know what to be flabbergasted at first! The Salty Stallion has sunk to the bottom of the sea… We’re breathing the water… There are mermaids everywhere… Pinch me, honey—pinch me! |
| Sylvando | …… |
| Sylvando | So this is Arboria. Hmmm… It doesn’t seem like the most fun-loving place I’ve ever seen. Where’s the music, the life, the action!? Don’t these people ever get bored of drinking tea and praying? |
| Sylvando | Whenever Erdrea’s
teeter-tottering on the brink of disaster, the World Tree selects a certain
somebody to save the day. That’s pretty much what Father Benedictus said,
right? How does it feel to be Yggie’s special little guy, <pc>? She singled you out for greatness when you were still in your mummy’s tummy! |
| Sylvando | We were only a teensy-weensy way
away from touching the World Tree’s Heart, and now we’re all the way back
here… What’s the matter, honey? Stage fright before the big show? Don’t you worry about it, darling. It happens to the best of us. Take all the time you need to get ready for your command performance! |
| Sylvando | In the theatre of life, there are no rehearsals. The stage is set in Yggdrasil’s boughs—and it’s time to make your grand entrance! Just be careful not to fluff your lines, eh? |
| Sylvando | I looked up at the sky a little
earlier, and the World Tree was right there, looking bigger and brighter than
I’ve ever seen Her before! We’re nearly at the centre of the world, aren’t we? Come on, honey—just one more push, and we’ll be up in Yggie’s branches in no time! |
| Sylvando | I looked up at the sky a little
earlier, and the World Tree was right there, looking bigger and brighter than
I’ve ever seen Her before! But honey, you do realise we’re not ready to meet Her yet, don’t you? We still haven’t found all of the Orbs! |
| Sylvando | This forest is full of cute
little critters, isn’t it? Some of them are absolutely adorable! But don’t think they’ll be pushovers just because they’re easy on the eye. You’ve been with me long enough to know that the prettiest creatures can be the most ferocious! |
| Sylvando | Quick word of advice, darling:
when you take centre stage, make sure you puff out your chest and strike a
powerful pose. After all, you’re the star of the show here. It’s time for the Luminary to shine! |
| Sylvando | Have you seen the way these
girls pick up mini medals? So fancy! I’m going to follow in their dainty little footsteps, and start picking things up in that oh-so-fashionable fashion! You’ve got competition, ladies! |
| Sylvando | We’ve put together quite a troupe on our travels, haven’t we, honey? So long as we stalwart comrades stand arm in arm, we have nothing to fear from any enemy! |
| Sylvando | Is it just my imagination, or
are we now about a million miles from Yggdrasil—you know, that gigantic
floating tree we were supposed to be rendezvousing with? What’s the matter, <pc>? Stage fright before the big show? Don’t worry, honey! Sylv will be there to cheer you on! |
| Sylvando | The Eerie Eyrie… I don’t like
the sound of that one bit! If there’s one thing I simply can’t stand, it’s
birds! I don’t know why, but the naughty things always try to peck my eyes out. Perhaps they think they’re precious, glittering jewels… I suppose it’s an easy mistake to make! Tee hee! |
| Sylvando | Did you see the sunken ship down
at the bottom of the trench? I have a sneaking suspicion that might be the
very boat that brought the Green Orb down to Nautica. Maybe it was attacked by naughty sea monsters too—just like the ones who are always jumping on board my Stallion. |
| Sylvando | Oh. My. Goodness…! I don’t
know what to be flabbergasted at first! The Salty Stallion has sunk to the bottom of the sea… We’re breathing the water… There are mermaids everywhere… Pinch me, honey—pinch me! |
| Sylvando | …… |
| Sylvando | Hey, honey! Don’t tell me you’re
already tired of investigating Phnom Nonh!? There’s something going on there, and I’m not going to rest until I get to the bottom of it! Let’s head back there so I can strut my stuff! |
| Sylvando | Before I met you, my goal in
life was bringing some light back into people’s lives through the power of
song, dance and good times! I started small, as a solo performer, but then people caught the bug and joined in. Before long, I— Oh, honey, listen to me! Going on about my life and times… First things first, let’s get Da safely back to Phnom Nonh! |
| Sylvando | Honey, you should have warned me about this mountain! It feels like we’re never going to reach the top! And I thought the Arborian Highlands were bad! |
| Sylvando | Hee hee! I love talking to the
High Lama! He’s like the little brother I always wanted! He takes himself a little too seriously, but he is just a kid after all. He’s got a bright future ahead of him, I can feel it! |
| Sylvando | Poor Rab! Can you imagine
anything worse than being trapped in between life and death? Well, standing round here talking about it isn’t going to help! We’ve got to help him out. Next stop—the void! |
| Sylvando | Are you serious, honey!? Rab’s
in the void training under Grand Master Pang? He really does keep finding new
ways to surprise us! Now, stop kicking your heels, and follow the old rascal back down there! |
| Sylvando | Come on, darling! Let’s hop
aboard the Salty Stallion and take to the ocean wave! Our missing friends are
waiting for us somewhere out there! Once we get the old gang back together, the Lord of Shadows won’t know what hit him! |
| Sylvando | So Grand Master Pang put up some
kind of magical barrier to protect Angri-La after Yggdrasil fell and died in
the process? Gosh, what a heroic sacrifice! Could anything be more noble? I just wish I’d had a chance to meet them while they were still alive. |
| Sylvando | It sounds as though Erdwin and
Morcant became the best of pals after training together in the Field of
Discipline. Oh, I can just picture the scene! Fierce rivals one day, loyal allies the next… An experience like that together will always form a bond, believe me. |
| Sylvando | Oh my goodness, last night’s
party was so much fun! If I had to pick my favourite part, it would have to
be the dance-off I had with the High Lama. That boy sure can move—I could hardly keep up! We cha-cha-cha’d till we could cha no more, and the match had to be declared a tie. …Whaaaaaat!? You didn’t see us? Oh honey, I can’t believe you missed the unmissable! |
| Sylvando | The High Lama is a really nice
guy! ♪ He lives in a temple up on Mount Pang Lai! ♪ He doesn’t have hair, but don’t ask me why! ♪ What do you think, darling? I’m so happy that the High Lama’s joined us, I decided to write him a song. Not bad for an off-the-cuff effort, I’d say! |
| Sylvando | Honey, I heard all about what
happened in the void. Grand Master Pang taught you all the super special
secret skills of the old heroes! You were only gone a few minutes, but that was all it took you to learn an ultimate ability that nobody since Erdwin has ever been able to master. I guess that’s why they call you the Luminary! |
| Sylvando | Oh, Rab! My dear, sweet Rab! How
I’ve missed your rosy cheeks and snow-white whiskers! I thought I’d never see
them again! If Rab’s still alive and kicking, then the others must be too! Come on honey, let’s go get the whole gang back together! |
| Sylvando | Well, darling, we’ve made it to the top! This is no time to be slapping each other on the back, though. We need to find that hermit! |
| Sylvando | Poor Rab! His fabulous fleshy
physique has been reduced to skin and bones! Darling, we just have to help
him! If you’re heading into the void, I’ll make sure I have my toes and fingers crossed. It doesn’t sound like the most hospitable place… |
| Sylvando | Thank goodness Rab is alright!
When I saw him reduced to skin and bones, I feared the worst… Still, he’s not out of the woods just yet… I hope you’re ready, honey—it’s time to ride to the rescue! |
| Sylvando | Phew! Is this the top!? It had
better be! That was a walk and a half! My legs feel like bags of
sand… Just a second, honey… We do have a reason to be here, don’t we? Do NOT tell me all that walking was for nothing… |
| Sylvando | We’ll stride across the wide,
wide world ♪ And hunt for mini medals low and hiiigh ♪ But our hearts live forever in ♪ L’Académie de Notre Maître des Médailles! ♪ The school song is such a catchy little ditty, isn’t it? I can’t get it out of my head. |
| Sylvando | The Lord of Shadows has done the
one thing I can never forgive—he’s robbed people of their smiles! Listen, honey. We’re not going to rest until the Lord of Shadows pays for what he’s done. Come on, let’s build a fabulous future for everyone! |
| Sylvando | I’ll be sad to say goodbye to my
little Soldiers of Smile, but they’re going to be just fine, I’m sure of it.
They’ll soon put a spring back in Papi’s step, and a grin on the face of
everyone in Puerto Valor! Now, I’m sure the Lord of Shadows has a few more mean tricks up his sleeve, but it’s up to us to make sure he doesn’t have his wicked way with the world! Honey, the future of Erdrea is in our hands! Let’s make sure we don’t disappoint our public! |
| Sylvando | With my Soldiers of Smile on our
side, we’ll keep Son safe and get his mother’s necklace back! It sounds like the beast is holed up in a cave on the cape. Let’s head south and teach the greedy so-and-so a lesson! |
| Sylvando | Well, now we know who’s to blame
for making the people of Phnom Nonh so miserable: this Avarith creature! We
can’t let the nasty thing get away with this! Let’s head south and rescue everyone she’s kidnapped! |
| Sylvando | Hey, honey! Don’t tell me you’re
already tired of investigating Phnom Nonh!? There’s something going on there, and I’m not going to rest until I get to the bottom of it! Let’s head back there so I can strut my stuff! |
| Sylvando | Before I met you, my goal in
life was bringing some light back into people’s lives through the power of
song, dance and good times! I started small, as a solo performer, but then people caught the bug and joined in. Before long, I— Oh, honey, listen to me! Going on about my life and times… First things first, let’s get Da safely back to Phnom Nonh! |
| Sylvando | Da and Son are friends again!
Isn’t it just wonderful? Whatever happens to them now, I just know they’ll be
able to overcome it together. And don’t you find this place so inspirational? The way everyone’s working so hard to get back what they lost… It’s a real triumph of the human spirit! Of course, it’ll all be in vain if we let the Lord of Shadows have his wicked way with the world… But that’s not going to happen, is it, darling!? |
| Sylvando | Little Son’s waiting for us
outside the village, honey. He says he won’t come and talk to his father
until he’s got his mother’s necklace back… Let’s do our bit to help him by giving that nasty old Avarith a beating! |
| Sylvando | Oh honey, isn’t it wonderful!?
My little Soldiers of Smile have taken to life in Puerto Valor like a flock
of ducks to water! Now, I’m sure the Lord of Shadows has a few more mean tricks up his sleeve, but it’s up to us to make sure he doesn’t have his wicked way with the world! The future of Erdrea is in our hands! Let’s make sure we don’t disappoint our public! |
| Sylvando | I couldn’t believe my ears when
I first heard the rumours about a casino being built in Puerto Valor. There
was nothing like this around here when I was growing up! Now, how about we give a few of those slot machines a spin, honey? It’ll do us good to forget all about the state of the world for a while! |
| Sylvando | To think, this place was once bustling with tourists, and look at it now. It’s just so sad… Come on, honey, let’s get going. |
| Sylvando | What’s going on!? Someone!?
Anyone!? I want answers! I mean, stars don’t just fall from the sky. Do
they!? …Sorry, I got a little carried away there. I know it’s our job to find out what’s happening. Come on, honey, let’s go and see the Sultan! |
| Sylvando | I have no idea what’s going on
here, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t good! Come on, honey! We need to make sure the fabulous people of Gallopolis are okay! |
| Sylvando | That star is spoiling everyone’s
fun! I mean, how are people meant to go out and enjoy themselves with that
thing hanging over them? Well, I for one won’t stand for it! Let’s do something about it and put the smiles back on everyone’s faces! |
| Sylvando | So even the cats have made
themselves scarce. I was hoping to catch up with our furry friends, but it’s looking like now’s not the time. |
| Sylvando | Um, I hate to be the one to
bring this up, honey, but we came here to find out more about that star, not
hang out at the racetrack. I mean, I hate to be a kill-joy, but surely this can wait till later? |
| Sylvando | So this is kind of a special
place for you, right <pc>? I remember you telling me it’s where you
first met Veronica and Serena, back when you were on the run. And then you headed for Gallopolis and met me, and the rest is history! It’s strange—it feels like it was only yesterday… |
| Sylvando | I’ll be sad to say goodbye to my
little Soldiers of Smile, but they’re going to be just fine, I’m sure of it.
They’ll soon put a spring back in Papi’s step, and a grin on the face of
everyone in Puerto Valor! Now, I’m sure the Lord of Shadows has a few more mean tricks up his sleeve, but it’s up to us to make sure he doesn’t have his wicked way with the world! Honey, the future of Erdrea is in our hands! Let’s make sure we don’t disappoint our public! |
| Sylvando | The thought of seeing Papi makes
my blood run cold… But no one ever got anywhere by running away from their
fears! Thanks for talking me around, darling. I feel a whole lot braver after that little chat we had. Papi’s villa is over on the eastern side of town. It’s huge, so you really can’t miss it. Come on—let’s stop delaying the inevitable! |
| Sylvando | You know, honey, when I ran away
from home I was just thinking about myself. It never crossed my mind to
wonder how Papi would deal with it all. And then all those years went
by… Still, I feel like I finally understand him now. Thank you, <pc>. If it weren’t for you, Papi and I might never have spoken to each other again! Right, I’m heading outside to have a word with my little Soldiers of Smile. |
| Sylvando | Oh honey, isn’t it wonderful!?
My little Soldiers of Smile have taken to life in Puerto Valor like a flock
of ducks to water! Now, I’m sure the Lord of Shadows has a few more mean tricks up his sleeve, but it’s up to us to make sure he doesn’t have his wicked way with the world! The future of Erdrea is in our hands! Let’s make sure we don’t disappoint our public! |
| Sylvando | I couldn’t believe my ears when
I first heard the rumours about a casino being built in Puerto Valor. There
was nothing like this around here when I was growing up! Now, how about we give a few of those slot machines a spin, honey? It’ll do us good to forget all about the state of the world for a while! |
| Sylvando | Well, now we know who’s to blame
for making the people of Phnom Nonh so miserable: this Avarith creature! We
can’t let the nasty thing get away with this! Let’s head south and rescue everyone she’s kidnapped! |
| Sylvando | With my Soldiers of Smile on our
side, we’ll keep Son safe and get his mother’s necklace back! It sounds like the beast is holed up in a cave on the cape. Let’s head south and teach the greedy so-and-so a lesson! |
| Sylvando | Little Son’s waiting for us
outside the village, honey. He says he won’t come and talk to his father
until he’s got his mother’s necklace back… Let’s do our bit to help him by giving that nasty old Avarith a beating! |
| Sylvando | Da and Son are friends again!
Isn’t it just wonderful? Whatever happens to them now, I just know they’ll be
able to overcome it together. And don’t you find this place so inspirational? The way everyone’s working so hard to get back what they lost… It’s a real triumph of the human spirit! Of course, it’ll all be in vain if we let the Lord of Shadows have his wicked way with the world… But that’s not going to happen, is it, darling!? |
| Sylvando | To think, this place was once bustling with tourists, and look at it now. It’s just so sad… Come on, honey, let’s get going. |
| Sylvando | Oh, darling! Look at all these joyful, innocent smiles! And to think that the Lord of Shadows wants to bring his special brand of misery to places like this. Well, we’re not going to let him! |
| Sylvando | Come on, darling! Let’s hop
aboard the Salty Stallion and take to the ocean wave! Our missing friends are
waiting for us somewhere out there! Once we get the old gang back together, the Lord of Shadows won’t know what hit him! |
| Sylvando | Are you serious, honey!? Rab’s
in the void training under Grand Master Pang? He really does keep finding new
ways to surprise us! Now, stop kicking your heels, and follow the old rascal back down there! |
| Sylvando | Poor Rab! Can you imagine
anything worse than being trapped in between life and death? Well, standing round here talking about it isn’t going to help! We’ve got to help him out. Next stop—the void! |
| Sylvando | Hee hee! I love talking to the
High Lama! He’s like the little brother I always wanted! He takes himself a little too seriously, but he is just a kid after all. He’s got a bright future ahead of him, I can feel it! |
| Sylvando | Honey, you should have warned me about this mountain! It feels like we’re never going to reach the top! And I thought the Arborian Highlands were bad! |
| Sylvando | The High Lama is a really nice
guy! ♪ He lives in a temple up on Mount Pang Lai! ♪ He doesn’t have hair, but
don’t ask me why! ♪ What do you think, darling? I’m so happy that the High Lama’s joined us, I decided to write him a song. Not bad for an off-the-cuff effort, I’d say! |
| Sylvando | It sounds as though Erdwin and
Morcant became the best of pals after training together in the Field of
Discipline. Oh, I can just picture the scene! Fierce rivals one day, loyal allies the next… An experience like that together will always form a bond, believe me. |
| Sylvando | So Grand Master Pang put up some
kind of magical barrier to protect Angri-La after Yggdrasil fell and died in
the process? Gosh, what a heroic sacrifice! Could anything be more noble? I just wish I’d had a chance to meet them while they were still alive. |
| Sylvando | Say what you like about these guys’ hairstyles, honey, but they’re certainly distinctive. I might try going for the Angri-La look myself sometime… |
| Sylvando | Phew! Is this the top!? It had
better be! That was a walk and a half! My legs feel like bags of
sand… Just a second, honey… We do have a reason to be here, don’t we? Do NOT tell me all that walking was for nothing… |
| Sylvando | Thank goodness Rab is alright!
When I saw him reduced to skin and bones, I feared the worst… Still, he’s not out of the woods just yet. Come on, honey—let’s ride to the rescue! |
| Sylvando | Poor Rab! His fabulous fleshy
physique has been reduced to skin and bones! Darling, we just have to help
him! If you’re heading into the void, I’ll make sure I have my toes and fingers crossed. It doesn’t sound like the most hospitable place… |
| Sylvando | Well, darling, we’ve made it to the top! This is no time to be slapping each other on the back, though. We need to find that hermit! |
| Sylvando | What’s going on!? Someone!?
Anyone!? I want answers! I mean, stars don’t just fall from the sky. Do
they!? …Sorry, I got a little carried away there. I know it’s our job to find out what’s happening. Come on, honey, let’s go and see the Sultan! |
| Sylvando | I have no idea what’s going on
here, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t good! Come on, honey! We need to make sure the fabulous people of Gallopolis are okay! |
| Sylvando | That star is spoiling everyone’s
fun! I mean, how are people meant to go out and enjoy themselves with that
thing hanging over them? Well, I for one won’t stand for it! Let’s do something about it and put the smile back on everyone’s faces! |
| Sylvando | So even the cats have made
themselves scarce. I was hoping to catch up with our furry friends, but it’s looking like now’s not the time. |
| Sylvando | Um, I hate to be the one to
bring this up, honey, but we came here to find out more about that star, not
hang out at the racetrack. I mean, I hate to be a kill-joy, but surely this can wait till later? |
| Sylvando | So let me get this straight…
You met the twins here when you were still on the run from the forces of
Heliodor… Then you came to Gallopolis, met me, and the rest is history! Ah, it seems like it was just yesterday! |
| Sylvando | So that nasty monster called
itself Alizarin and said it was a servant of the Lord of Shadows,
right? Well, honey, we need to take care of that thing—I mean, next time he might sink the Salty Stallion, and no way am I going to allow that! |
| Sylvando | Honey, that monster didn’t know
what hit him! Well, good riddance to bad rubbish! The seas are safe once
again! Oh, and that reminds me—we should pop down to Nautica and check everything’s okay. |
| Sylvando | So the Lord of Shadows put that
awful monster in charge of the ocean? Oh gosh… I dread to think what might
have happened to Nautica. I mean, he really doesn’t look like the type to let mermaids live in peace. We need to do something about him, and fast! |
| Sylvando | I never thought we’d find folks
from Nautica up here. I bet they’re hiding from that hideous lump,
Alizarin. Well, I won’t stand for it! We have to rid the ocean of that beast so Nautica can be fabulous once more! |
| Sylvando | I never thought we’d find folks
from Nautica up here. They must have been hiding from that hideous lump,
Alizarin. It’s strange that they’re still here on dry land… But as long as they’re happy, they can do what they like! |
| Sylvando | Oh, it breaks my heart to see
all the life gone from this place! The good people of Gondolia must be hiding
from the Lord of Shadows. …Oh, but look who’s protecting the place! It’s the very same guards from Heliodor who were chasing us! Keep up the good work, boys! |
| Sylvando | So let me get this straight,
honey. After the World Tree fell, you got blown away somewhere and…ended up
turning into a fish? That’s quite something! I’ve always wondered what it feels like to be a fish, swimming around, wherever you want. Well, maybe one day… |
| Sylvando | So come on, honey, don’t be
coy—how many of those adorable mini medals have you found on your
travels? Well, however many you’ve got, this seems like the place to bring them. Trade them in and see what you can get! |
| Sylvando | The Lord of Shadows has done the
one thing I can never forgive—he’s robbed people of their smiles! Listen, honey. We’re not going to rest until the Lord of Shadows pays for what he’s done. Come on, let’s build a fabulous future for everyone! |
| Sylvando | What’s going on!? Someone!?
Anyone!? I want answers! I mean, stars don’t just fall from the sky. Do
they!? …Sorry, I got a little carried away there. I know it’s our job to find out what’s happening. Come on, honey, let’s go and see the Sultan! |
| Sylvando | I have no idea what’s going on
here, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t good! Come on, honey! We need to make sure the fabulous people of Gallopolis are okay! |
| Sylvando | That star is spoiling everyone’s
fun! I mean, how are people meant to go out and enjoy themselves with that
thing hanging over them? Well, I for one won’t stand for it! Let’s do something about it and put the smiles back on everyone’s faces! |
| Sylvando | So even the cats have made
themselves scarce. I was hoping to catch up with our furry friends, but it’s looking like now’s not the time. |
| Sylvando | Um, I hate to be the one to
bring this up, honey, but we came here to find out more about that star, not
hang out at the racetrack. I mean, I hate to be a kill-joy, but surely this can wait till later? |
| Sylvando | So this is kind of a special
place for you, right <pc>? I remember you telling me it’s where you
first met Veronica and Serena, back when you were on the run. And then you headed for Gallopolis and met me, and the rest is history! It’s strange—it feels like it was only yesterday… |
| Sylvando | If we’re heading for the
Celestial Sands, we need to go west out of Gallopolis and then take the fork
that heads north. Don’t get confused and take the fork that heads west instead. If we do that we’ll end up back in Gondolia, and that’s not going to be any good to anyone right now… |
| Sylvando | Our little Princey-poo’s dashed
off ahead! He said he was heading for the ruins in the middle of the
desert… Let’s hurry up and get after him, honey! We know what he’s like when he’s left to his own devices… |
| Sylvando | It looks like it’s going to take
a while for Rab to work out what’s written on that star… How about we take a look around the ruins and see what we can find? I mean, we’ve come this far—we might as well investigate properly! |
| Sylvando | How can Erdwin’s Lantern have
just vanished!? I mean, was that even Erdwin’s Lantern? Are our eyes playing
tricks on us? Well, there’s no point standing out here speculating. The first thing we need to do is head to the Sultan’s palace and ask him if ‘Calasmos’ means anything to him. |
| Sylvando | Well, we’re still none the wiser
as to who or what Calasmos is, but at least we don’t have to worry about the
Lantern any more. And it looks like we managed to save Gallopolis yet again! We’ll let Princey-poo take care of things from here. We need to press on—we’ve got the Lord of Shadows to deal with! |
| Sylvando | Let’s get forging, honey! It’s
time for us to work together and make ourselves a brand new Sword of
Light! And let’s not accept any half measures, alright? We want something that’s even better than the sword old Erdwin used—and twice as good as the Sword of Shadows! |
| Sylvando | That star is spoiling everyone’s
fun! I mean, how are people meant to go out and enjoy themselves with that
thing hanging over them? Well, I for one won’t stand for it! Let’s do something about it and put the smile back on everyone’s faces! |
| Sylvando | Huge news, honey! The circus is
offering free entry for all, to celebrate the Lantern’s destruction! Isn’t that just the best thing ever? I always knew the ringmaster had a heart of gold! The big top will be packed again in no time! |
| Sylvando | Did you hear what the
Princey-poo said about the hammer, honey? He claims it’s imbued with the
Spirit of the Land’s power! Imagine that! That should make it mighty enough to bash any kind of ore into shape. Come on, let’s get forging! |
| Sylvando | I didn’t expect little
Princey-poo to volunteer for star-inspecting duty, did you? He’s obviously
grown up a lot since we last saw him! Listen, honey, we can’t let Prince Faris steal all our heroic thunder. Let’s get after him! |
| Sylvando | Well, here we are again, honey!
Now let’s see if the Sultan has ever heard the word ‘Calasmos’. I know he’s not the most on-the-ball monarch we’ve met, but you never know. He might surprise us! |
| Sylvando | What’s going on, honey? I
thought we were heading out into the Celestial Sands to find out what’s
written on Erdwin’s Lantern! Look, I love horse racing as much as the next man, but there’s a time and a place for everything! Let’s come back once we’ve dealt with that falling star! |
| Sylvando | Oh, darling! What a blast from
the past! Do you remember when we first raced against each other here? I bet neither of us thought we’d end up being such good friends, did we? Ahh, life. You really never know how it’s going to turn out! |
| Sylvando | The monsters here in l’Académie
aren’t the least bit monstrous! Not like those awful, vicious things we keep
bumping into outside. Just think, honey—if all monsters were like these ones, we’d never have to fight again! |
| Sylvando | I’ll never forgive the Lord of
Shadows for wiping the smiles off so many people’s faces… So it’s time to take matters into our own hands, honey! Once we’ve taken care of Mordegon, we’re going to do everything we can to get the world grinning again! |
| Sylvando | That was so dramatic! Watching
the forge rise up from the fiery lava…the tension was incredible! Those ancient folks really knew what they doing—they were proper showmen! |
| Sylvando | So this is where the first
Luminary forged the Sword of Light, right, honey? But where’s this Crucible thing we’re looking for? I don’t see any places for pounding hot metal around here… |
| Sylvando | Oh, honey, isn’t it beautiful!?
That orichalcum really is out of this world. I can’t wait to give it a good pounding back in Mount Huji so we can forge ourselves a sparkly new Sword of Light! |
| Sylvando | I don’t see how it’s fair that
you’re the only one who gets to experience a puff-puff, <pc>! That bunny girl only had eyes for you, though… Some guys get all the luck, eh! |
| Sylvando | Honey, this place is just
enormous! It’s like a whole mountain’s ended up in the sky! One day someone will have to explain to me how places like this and Yggdrasil manage to float… |
| Sylvando | So let me get this straight…
You met the twins here when you were still on the run from the forces of
Heliodor… Then you came to Gallopolis, met me, and the rest is history! Ah, it seems like it was just yesterday! |
| Sylvando | Every guest at an inn having
exactly the same dream!? That is seriously weird! And that man’s voice—I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything so sad. Honey, we have to help him! |
| Sylvando | We heard what that voice in the
dungeon said, honey: ‘Free him from his nightmare…’ Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to do! We’re going to save your papi! So let’s stop wasting time out here, and come up with a plan! |
| Sylvando | Darling, don’t tell me you’ve
forgotten about that monster waiting for us back in Dundrasil? We need to head over there pronto and put an end to your papi’s nightmare! |
| Sylvando | Honey, I’ve got to say—that
little encounter down in the dungeon brought a tear to my eye. Your mami and
papi must have been so happy to see how you turned out. But we don’t have time to dwell on it. We’ve got things to do, so let’s get moving! |
| Sylvando | Those men we spoke to made it
sound like things are getting a bit wild over in Octagonia. Just promise me you won’t go too far off the rails, okay, honey? |
| Sylvando | Ahh, this takes me back.
Remember when we followed Rab here on our quest for the Rainbough? The place was in a bad way then, but after what happened to Yggdrasil, it’s looking ten times worse now. I feel so sorry for the souls of the people who lived here. There’s no way they can be at peace with their hometown in this state… |
| Sylvando | Honestly, I could have traipsed
around these ruins for hours and never noticed those stairs. Well, now we’ve found them, I guess we should use them. Come on, honey—down we go! |
| Sylvando | You remember what your mami and
papi said, don’t you, honey? They’ll always be watching over you! That’s got
to be nice to hear, right? Now, let’s get moving, shall we? I think our next port of call is good old Octagonia, due north! |
| Sylvando | Hmm… It looks like this was a kind of escape route out of the castle… |
| Sylvando | Wait! Is that hideous monster
the one who’s keeping your papi trapped in his state of despair? Then we’re going to do something about it, darling! Let’s crack the whip and show that big ugly lion who’s boss! |
| Sylvando | You probably don’t know this,
but I was obsessed with collecting mini medals when I was young. I just loved
the shiny little things… The problem was, my papi didn’t. He said that knights had no need for such trinkets, and threw them all out. My precious collection, all gone! I thought the shock would kill me! That was the first time I really argued with Papi. Oh honey, that’s a day I’ll never forget! |
| Sylvando | I’ve had it up to here with
Mordegon and his wicked ways! He’s brought despair to just about every corner
of Erdrea! Darling, I can’t bear it any longer. We need to beat him and bring the smiles back to people’s faces, and we need to do it fast! |
| Sylvando | Well, well! What do you know,
honey? The new-look Octagonia’s all about gambling! Now, what was the name of the monster who turned the fighting arena into a casino? Booga, was it? Well, I don’t much care for his style, but he sure does have ambition! |
| Sylvando | What’s going on!? Someone!?
Anyone!? I want answers! I mean, stars don’t just fall from the sky. Do
they!? …Sorry, I got a little carried away there. I know it’s our job to find out what’s happening. Come on, honey, let’s go and see the Sultan! |
| Sylvando | I have no idea what’s going on
here, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t good! Come on, honey! We need to make sure the fabulous people of Gallopolis are okay! |
| Sylvando | That star is spoiling everyone’s
fun! I mean, how are people meant to go out and enjoy themselves with that
thing hanging over them? Well, I for one won’t stand for it! Let’s do something about it and put the smile back on everyone’s faces! |
| Sylvando | So even the cats have made
themselves scarce. I was hoping to catch up with our furry friends, but it’s looking like now’s not the time. |
| Sylvando | Um, I hate to be the one to
bring this up, honey, but we came here to find out more about that star, not
hang out at the racetrack. I mean, I hate to be a kill-joy, but surely this can wait till later? |
| Sylvando | So let me get this straight…
You met the twins here when you were still on the run from the forces of
Heliodor… Then you came to Gallopolis, met me, and the rest is history! Ah, it seems like it was just yesterday! |
| Sylvando | Uhhh… Hello!? Aren’t you
forgetting something, honey!? Octagonia’s where we need to be right now, so let’s stop wasting time out here! |
| Sylvando | Have you noticed
something…different about Jade, since all that monster stuff back at the
casino? I don’t know if her personality’s changed, but she seems like a much tougher cookie now than when we first met her. |
| Sylvando | You know, darling, I’ve never
been able to resist a VIP area, and all that talk of special roulette tables
really got my heart racing. It didn’t take much for them to let us in there, though did it? In fact, it was suspiciously easy… |
| Sylvando | Can you imagine if Jade was
still a monster? That would be terrible! Awful! Honestly, I was SO relieved
to see her return to her old self! I did kind of like that look she had going on, though… I wouldn’t say it to her face, but that outfit really suited her! |
| Sylvando | Ewww… This place is just as
grim as it was when we came here after the MMA tournament! It’s so damp, if we hang around down here too long, the mould’s going to totally ruin my outfit! |
| Sylvando | How about these uniforms? Aren’t
they just the cutest! They look like something out of a fashion magazine! That’s haute couture, honey! I wonder who designed them. |
| Sylvando | You know, the thought of hopping
aboard the Stallion for adventures on the high seas used to fill me with
excitement. But now things are getting serious. We need to bring peace back to the world so we can all start letting our hair down and enjoying life again! |
| Sylvando | What’s going on!? Someone!?
Anyone!? I want answers! I mean, stars don’t just fall from the sky. Do
they!? …Sorry, I got a little carried away there. I know it’s our job to find out what’s happening. Come on, honey, let’s go and see the Sultan! |
| Sylvando | I have no idea what’s going on
here, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t good! Come on, honey! We need to make sure the fabulous people of Gallopolis are okay! |
| Sylvando | That star is spoiling everyone’s
fun! I mean, how are people meant to go out and enjoy themselves with that
thing hanging over them? Well, I for one won’t stand for it! Let’s do something about it and put the smile back on everyone’s faces! |
| Sylvando | So even the cats have made
themselves scarce. I was hoping to catch up with our furry friends, but it’s looking like now’s not the time. |
| Sylvando | Um, I hate to be the one to
bring this up, honey, but we came here to find out more about that star, not
hang out at the racetrack. I mean, I hate to be a kill-joy, but surely this can wait till later? |
| Sylvando | So let me get this straight…
You met the twins here when you were still on the run from the forces of
Heliodor… Then you came to Gallopolis, met me, and the rest is history! Ah, it seems like it was just yesterday! |
| Sylvando | Tell me something, honey—are you
planning to tell Miko what those little ones are up to? See, I’ve got a feeling we should talk to them again before we tell anyone else… |
| Sylvando | Poor Miko is doing way too
much—she shouldn’t be trying to protect her people by herself! Let’s do what we can to help, honey. With the world in this state, everyone needs a hand from time to time! |
| Sylvando | Where are you taking us, honey?
Have you forgotten that we’ve got unfinished business up on the
mountain? We need to take the western path and head up the slopes. There’s no shame in checking the map if you’re not sure where to go! |
| Sylvando | We need to get ourselves back to
the village and tell everyone the bad news—the dragon is alive and
kicking! Oh, darling, I dread to think what would happen if that thing ever decided to attack. It would wipe Hotto off the map! |
| Sylvando | Hotto’s going to be history if we don’t do something. Come on, honey, let’s get ready for battle and head back to the village! |
| Sylvando | The dragon’s gone, but the
people here must be pretty badly shaken. I mean, they saw their High Priestess being devoured in front of them. Oh, darling… It doesn’t bear thinking of! |
| Sylvando | Oh darling… I just can’t begin to imagine what Miko must have been through. I mean, she had to make a choice, as a mother… And she had to go through all this alone… |
| Sylvando | So this dragon is really Miko’s
son, Ryu? Oh, honey… There are some things it would be better not to
know. We can’t afford to get sentimental, though—that monster is a threat to the people of Hotto. We need to defeat it—our new pal Atsuo’s counting on us, for one thing! |
| Sylvando | Hotto’s had a tough old time of
it, but once the tourists return, it’ll be back to its fabulous old self
before you know it. Miko and Ryu won’t be around to enjoy the village’s bright future, of course, but let’s hope they’re up there somewhere, looking down on everyone. |
| Sylvando | Chop chop, darling! We can’t just stand here! Let’s go after Miko! |
| Sylvando | The villagers have a right to
know that the dragon’s still alive. After all, if it ever attacked this place, Hotto would be wiped off the map! |
| Sylvando | Come on! If we don’t take care of this dragon, no one will! We can’t just leave it be, honey! It’ll tear the whole place to shreds! |
| Sylvando | The little ones almost fooled
us! As a performer, I’ve got to hand it to them—they were pretty
convincing! Now, let’s go to their hideout and find out what their story is. I have to say, I’m pretty intrigued. |
| Sylvando | Don’t worry about me, honey. I’m
used to breathing fire and juggling flaming torches, so I can handle the
heat. It can’t be easy for the people of Hotto to come up here every time they need to commune with the spirit of the mountain, though… |
| Sylvando | Hotto seemed like a lovely
little tight-knit community, where everyone helped each other out… And now we find out they’re planning to sacrifice someone!? Surely Atsuo and Atsuko can’t be the only ones who aren’t happy about this! |
| Sylvando | Talk about nasty surprises!
Honey, that was a real live dragon! We’re lucky he was taking an afternoon
nap, or we’d have been in big trouble. Now, let’s get out of here. I’m starting to feel like a leg of boiled ham. |
| Sylvando | Um, <pc>? Where exactly
are you taking us? Are you checking up on Atsuko and her mother? That’s very considerate of you, but I think they can wait. We need to get back to Hotto, otherwise the village is toast! |
| Sylvando | I wish I could do something to
make people laugh and smile again, but I’m finding it impossible… I know I should be able to overcome these things, as a performer, but when I think about Miko and Ryu, I just feel so sad… |
| Sylvando | It’s a lot easier to enjoy these
views without that dragon getting in the way! Finally, the people of Hotto
can rest easy. I wish there was some way to save Ryu, but I guess you can’t have everything… |
| Sylvando | It’s so fabulous here! I bet the
girls all rolled their sleeves up and tidied the place up after Yggdrasil
fell. Now, let’s hurry up and get rid of the Lord of Darkness so these girls can continue their studies in peace. |
| Sylvando | The Lord of Shadows has stolen
people’s smiles, and I can never forgive him for that. But at least I know what I have to do. I will defeat that horrible monster and build a future full of laughter, light and love! |
| Sylvando | Come on, <pc>! It’s almost
showtime! We’re going to forge ourselves an all-new Sword of Light! Let’s make the biggest, toughest sword of all time! We want something that will leave Mordegon’s stupid Sword of Shadows in the…umm…in the shade! |
| Sylvando | That was so dramatic! Watching
the forge rise up from the fiery lava…the tension was incredible! Those ancient folks really knew what they doing—they were proper showmen! |
| Sylvando | So this is where the first
Luminary forged the Sword of Light, right, honey? But where’s this Crucible thing we’re looking for? I don’t see any places for pounding hot metal around here… |
| Sylvando | Oh, honey, isn’t it beautiful!?
That orichalcum really is out of this world. I can’t wait to give it a good pounding back in Mount Huji so we can forge ourselves a sparkly new Sword of Light! |
| Sylvando | I don’t see how it’s fair that
you’re the only one who gets to experience a puff-puff, <pc>! That bunny girl only had eyes for you, though… Some guys get all the luck, eh! |
| Sylvando | Honey, this place is just
enormous! It’s like a whole mountain’s ended up in the sky! One day someone will have to explain to me how places like this and Yggdrasil manage to float… |
| Sylvando | What’s going on!? Someone!?
Anyone!? I want answers! I mean, stars don’t just fall from the sky. Do
they!? …Sorry, I got a little carried away there. I know it’s our job to find out what’s happening. Come on, honey, let’s go and see the Sultan! |
| Sylvando | I have no idea what’s going on
here, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t good! Come on, honey! We need to make sure the fabulous people of Gallopolis are okay! |
| Sylvando | That star is spoiling everyone’s
fun! I mean, how are people meant to go out and enjoy themselves with that
thing hanging over them? Well, I for one won’t stand for it! Let’s do something about it and put the smiles back on everyone’s faces! |
| Sylvando | The hammer we saw in the vision
was amazing…and absolutely enormous to boot! If we had that, I just know we could forge the best sword ever! |
| Sylvando | So even the cats have made
themselves scarce. I was hoping to catch up with our furry friends, but it’s looking like now’s not the time. |
| Sylvando | Um, I hate to be the one to
bring this up, honey, but we came here to find out more about that star, not
hang out at the racetrack. I mean, I hate to be a kill-joy, but surely this can wait till later? |
| Sylvando | Yaaay! Not only have we found
Jade, but she’s brought Lorelei’s harp with her! Now we’re unstoppable! We can use that thing to travel anywhere we like. Maybe if we visit all our old haunts again, it’ll help bring Erik’s memory back! |
| Sylvando | Erik has become such a nice,
polite boy… I don’t like it. And it’s not just his memory that’s the
problem—he seems so anxious all the time… If Veronica could see him now, her sides would split—but if you ask me, honey, it’s no laughing matter. |
| Sylvando | If the priest is right, those
shiny so-and-sos who took Erik will probably be back at the Vikings’
hideout. It’s just around the cape from Sniflheim. Come on, honey—let’s sail on in and save our friend! |
| Sylvando | The priest was right—the rotten
monsters have holed themselves up in the old Viking hideout. Come on, darling—it’s time for our grand entrance! We mustn’t keep dear Erik waiting! |
| Sylvando | What’s got Erik’s goat? He could
at least have acted like he was pleased to see us… Instead, it was almost
as if he didn’t see us at all. Let’s get after him, honey. He should still be somewhere near the Vikings’ hideout. |
| Sylvando | Poor Erik… I can’t believe he
used to live in that sorry little shack behind the Vikings’ hideout… What in the world could have made him go back there!? |
| Sylvando | Happy days, honey! Erik’s got
his memories back! Now let’s go and knock some sense into the ne’er-do-wells who kidnapped him, and save the stolen Sniflheimers! |
| Sylvando | I thought that once we’d got
Erik’s memories back, we could just beat some sense into the monster who
stole the Sniflheimers’ bodies and that would be that… Who’d have thought the big bad beastie was Erik’s little sister all along? Now that’s thrown a sizeable spanner in the works, hasn’t it, honey? |
| Sylvando | Poor little Mia… After
everything she’s been through, it’s no wonder she’s all tuckered out. It sounds like she’s going to be just fine, though. She’ll come back to her senses soon enough…and then she and Erik can go back to their bickering! |
| Sylvando | Ever since we came to Sniflheim, Erik’s gone from bad to worse. I hope he’s going to be okay… |
| Sylvando | We’re all the best of friends,
of course, but you and Erik have something special. You’re like
brothers. I can’t help feeling a little jealous when I see you two together. Ah, if only I’d been thrown in the Heliodorian dungeons… Maybe then you and I would have that certain special something instead! |
| Sylvando | That poor lady turned to gold
right in front of our eyes… She must have caught that Fever Rab was telling
us about. One minute she was walking around without a care in the world, and the next she was a shiny statue. Now I see why everybody’s shut themselves up inside their homes… |
| Sylvando | Well, Erik certainly left in rather a hurry. And the way he shouted at that priest—so rude! If you ask me, there’s something seriously wrong with that boy… |
| Sylvando | I’ve never seen Erik moan and
groan like that… I don’t know what’s got him so shaken up, but we have to sort it out as quickly as we can. I want the old Erik back! |
| Sylvando | If what the priest said is true,
we should head after those metallic monsters without delay! Come on, darling! This is no time to be leaving poor Erik to fend for himself! |
| Sylvando | Erik’s little sister was a bit
of a handful, wasn’t she, honey? Adorable, though, of course. I always thought Erik was surprisingly considerate for a career criminal. Maybe that’s because of Mia… |
| Sylvando | Tee hee! Mia was a proper little
firecracker, wasn’t she, honey? I always thought Erik and Veronica’s little squabbles were like some kind of family feud. Now I know where he got his practice! |
| Sylvando | Is Erik okay, honey? Maybe you
should try talking to him. After living through that awful memory again, he’s going to need a shoulder to cry on… |
| Sylvando | I don’t believe it… Those
rattling rotters have abducted our Erik! Maybe that priest will know where they’ve taken him. The last time we saw him, he was up on that lookout to the west of that city. So what are we waiting for, honey? Westward ho! |
| Sylvando | If those monsters are actually
Vikings in disguise, maybe they took Erik back to their super secret
hideout! It’s in a cave just around the cape from Sniflheim harbour. Everyone knows that, right? Come on darling—we’ve got a blue-haired boy to save! |
| Sylvando | Gold ceilings, gold floors, gold walls, gold doors… Oh darling, someone needs to be told that less is more! |
| Sylvando | Thank goodness the Academy escaped the worst of the Fall. Why, a single tear staining the cheek of one of these darling young ladies-to-be would break my heart in two! |
| Sylvando | What’s going on!? Someone!?
Anyone!? I want answers! I mean, stars don’t just fall from the sky. Do
they!? …Sorry, I got a little carried away there. I know it’s our job to find out what’s happening. Come on, honey, let’s go and see the Sultan! |
| Sylvando | I have no idea what’s going on
here, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t good! Come on, honey! We need to make sure the fabulous people of Gallopolis are okay! |
| Sylvando | That star is spoiling everyone’s
fun! I mean, how are people meant to go out and enjoy themselves with that
thing hanging over them? Well, I for one won’t stand for it! Let’s do something about it and put the smiles back on everyone’s faces! |
| Sylvando | So even the cats have made
themselves scarce. I was hoping to catch up with our furry friends, but it’s looking like now’s not the time. |
| Sylvando | Um, I hate to be the one to
bring this up, honey, but we came here to find out more about that star, not
hang out at the racetrack. I mean, I hate to be a kill-joy, but surely this can wait till later? |
| Sylvando | So let me get this straight…
You met the twins here when you were still on the run from the forces of
Heliodor… Then you came to Gallopolis, met me, and the rest is history! Ah, it seems like it was just yesterday! |
| Sylvando | Honey, did you see that spell
Serena used to defeat the dragon? So ferocious! Where did she learn how to do
that? While I was busy getting my parade together, she must have been putting in some hard work of her own… |
| Sylvando | Oh darling, you’re such a
sweetie! I never thought you’d be so nervous about seeing Veronica
again! I know she’s a tough little cookie, but even she must be scared if she’s all alone in this dark and dangerous world. Let’s go and keep her company, shall we? |
| Sylvando | The fjord was frozen solid
before the Lord of Shadows took over, but now there’s a huge hole smack dab
in the middle of it! Remember those burning boulders that rained from the sky when Yggdrasil fell, honey? Maybe one of them landed on top of the ice… |
| Sylvando | Oh honey, I just love meeting
people’s parents, and Ronnie and Serena’s are some of my faves! Speaking of Ronnie… I’m worried about her. What if she’s crying her eyes out in those lonely woods, wondering where everybody is? Come on, let’s go and give her a nice surprise! |
| Sylvando | It doesn’t feel real… Is
Ronnie really gone…? …Ah, I can’t stand it! This place brings back too many bad memories. Come on darling, let’s get out of here. |
| Sylvando | As soon as we’ve done something
about that black barrier, we’ll be all set for the final showdown with the
Lord of Shadows. Our adventure’s about to enter its final act! Let’s make sure we’re all set for the big finale, darling—we don’t want to fluff our lines before the curtain falls! |
| Sylvando | Arboria’s in such a sorry
state… Still, at least the statue of Serenica was spared. That’s
something. …Huh? Is she—? …Ah, never mind. For a minute there, she looked like she was crying, but it must have just been my imagination. |
| Sylvando | Is Serena okay, honey? She’s
just lost her sister, but she hasn’t even shed a single tear… I hope she’s not putting on a brave face for our sakes. Somebody should tell her it’s okay to cry. Heck, she should be bawling her eyes out! I’m sure she’d feel a lot better afterwards. We all would… |
| Sylvando | Cetacea… Now there’s a name that sends shivers down the spine! Whatever this divine being is, I can’t wait to climb aboard! |
| Sylvando | When I close my eyes, it all
comes back to me… The vision we saw of Ronnie’s final moments… The
funeral… We have to stop Mordegon. I don’t want to see anyone else suffer like her poor parents did. |
| Sylvando | Our adventure so far has been
full of twists and turns, but meeting Cetacea has been the most dramatic
development yet! When that flute turned into a fishing rod and you hooked a flying whale out of the sky, I was like—WOW! You Luminaries sure know how to put on a show! |
| Sylvando | The way the red ribbon sets off
the starched collar—fabulous! And that long, pleated skirt? So chic! Trust me, honey—whoever designed this uniform is a fashion genius. Maybe I should ask them to make us a set of matching costumes too? Tee hee! |
| Sylvando | I’ll be honest with you, honey.
When Father Benedictus told us about islands floating in the sky, I thought
maybe he’d had a bump on the head… But it turns out that the legends of Arboria are all true! All of them, from flying whales to islands in the sky. I’ll never doubt a word he says again! |
| Sylvando | Honey, this place is just
enormous! It’s like a whole mountain’s ended up in the sky! One day someone will have to explain to me how places like this and Yggdrasil manage to float… |
| Sylvando | What’s going on!? Someone!?
Anyone!? I want answers! I mean, stars don’t just fall from the sky. Do
they!? …Sorry, I got a little carried away there. I know it’s our job to find out what’s happening. Come on, honey, let’s go and see the Sultan! |
| Sylvando | I have no idea what’s going on
here, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t good! Come on, honey! We need to make sure the fabulous people of Gallopolis are okay! |
| Sylvando | That star is spoiling everyone’s
fun! I mean, how are people meant to go out and enjoy themselves with that
thing hanging over them? Well, I for one won’t stand for it! Let’s do something about it and put the smiles back on everyone’s faces! |
| Sylvando | So even the cats have made
themselves scarce. I was hoping to catch up with our furry friends, but it’s looking like now’s not the time. |
| Sylvando | Um, I hate to be the one to
bring this up, honey, but we came here to find out more about that star, not
hang out at the racetrack. I mean, I hate to be a kill-joy, but surely this can wait till later? |
| Sylvando | So this is kind of a special
place for you, right <pc>? I remember you telling me it’s where you
first met Veronica and Serena, back when you were on the run. And then you headed for Gallopolis and met me, and the rest is history! It’s strange—it feels like it was only yesterday… |
| Sylvando | That poor little thing is the
last of his people, and he’s only a child. It must be so tough for him. Still, we have to do what we can to cheer him up—and I’m not going to rest till we defeat the Lord of Shadows and every man, woman and Watcher has a smile back on their face! |
| Sylvando | Honey, do you think those cute
little plants can show us visions of the past as well? It has to be worth a shot, right? Go on, take a closer look! |
| Sylvando | What in the world was the first
Luminary doing on that strange floating island!? And what was that stuff he
was holding? A rock? A lump of metal? Gah, there’s no point in me idly speculating—let’s see what the other seedlings have to show us! |
| Sylvando | Did you see that hammer, honey!?
It was huge! Do you think that’s what they used to drive the darkness from the world? Well, whatever it was, we need to find out more! |
| Sylvando | Erdwin and his pals found that
hammer in a place that’s very close to my heart—Gallopolis, where we first
met! Now, how about we should go and have a little chat with the Sultan? |
| Sylvando | You know something, honey? That
sword really works for you! You’ve never looked more stylish! It’s more than just a fashion accessory, though—let’s go and show the Lord of Shadows how sharp it is and put the smiles back on people’s faces! |
| Sylvando | Honey, this place is just
enormous! It’s like a whole mountain’s ended up in the sky! One day someone will have to explain to me how places like this and Yggdrasil manage to float… |
| Sylvando | Oh, honey, isn’t it beautiful!?
That orichalcum really is out of this world. I can’t wait to give it a good pounding back in Mount Huji so we can forge ourselves a sparkly new Sword of Light! |
| Sylvando | I don’t see how it’s fair that
you’re the only one who gets to experience a puff-puff, <pc>! That bunny girl only had eyes for you, though… Some guys get all the luck, eh! |
| Sylvando | All the girls here are doing
their very best to study hard and grow up to be fine young ladies…and now
the Lord of Shadows has put their futures in jeopardy! Well, I for one won’t stand for it! I’m going to give that nasty old wretch a whupping and keep these girls’ dreams alive! |
| Sylvando | I’ll be honest with you, honey.
When Father Benedictus told us about islands floating in the sky, I thought
maybe he’d had a bump on the head… But it turns out that the legends of Arboria are all true! All of them, from flying whales to islands in the sky. I’ll never doubt a word he says again! |
| Sylvando | Come on, <pc>! It’s almost
showtime! We’re going to forge ourselves an all-new Sword of Light! Let’s make the biggest, toughest sword of all time! We want something that will leave Mordegon’s stupid Sword of Shadows in the…umm…in the shade! |
| Sylvando | No! Make it stop! This place is an insult to good taste! Just when I thought the Lord of Shadows couldn’t stoop any lower… |
| Sylvando | What’s going on!? Someone!?
Anyone!? I want answers! I mean, stars don’t just fall from the sky. Do
they!? …Sorry, I got a little carried away there. I know it’s our job to find out what’s happening. Come on, honey, let’s go and see the Sultan! |
| Sylvando | I have no idea what’s going on
here, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t good! Come on, honey! We need to make sure the fabulous people of Gallopolis are okay! |
| Sylvando | The hammer we saw in the vision
was amazing…and absolutely enormous to boot! If we had that, I just know we could forge the best sword ever! |
| Sylvando | That star is spoiling everyone’s
fun! I mean, how are people meant to go out and enjoy themselves with that
thing hanging over them? Well, I for one won’t stand for it! Let’s do something about it and put the smile back on everyone’s faces! |
| Sylvando | So even the cats have made
themselves scarce. I was hoping to catch up with our furry friends, but it’s looking like now’s not the time. |
| Sylvando | Um, I hate to be the one to
bring this up, honey, but we came here to find out more about that star, not
hang out at the racetrack. I mean, I hate to be a kill-joy, but surely this can wait till later? |
| Sylvando | So let me get this straight…
You met the twins here when you were still on the run from the forces of
Heliodor… Then you came to Gallopolis, met me, and the rest is history! Ah, it seems like it was just yesterday! |
| Sylvando | Ugh, this place is the pits!
It’s dark, it stinks, and the interior decor is a disgrace! Come on, we need to defeat the Lord of Shadows—it’s time to let in some fresh air! |
| Sylvando | Ugh, this place is the pits!
It’s dark, it stinks, and the interior decor is a disgrace! Come on, we need to defeat the Lord of Shadows—it’s time to let in some fresh air! |
| Sylvando | It’s fine to admire someone, but
when you let that turn into envy, things have gone too far. You’ve got to love yourself, and learn to be happy with what you’ve got. I’d say that was something Jasper never learned to do… |
| Sylvando | It’s fine to admire someone, but
when you let that turn into envy, things have gone too far. You’ve got to love yourself, and learn to be happy with what you’ve got. I’d say that was something Jasper never learned to do… |
| Sylvando | I’ve had enough of darkness! I’m sick to the back teeth of sadness and tears! It’s time to bring laughter back to the world! Did you hear me, Mordegon? It’s time for you to leave the stage! |
| Sylvando | I’ve had enough of darkness! I’m sick to the back teeth of sadness and tears! It’s time to bring laughter back to the world! Did you hear me, Mordegon? It’s time for you to leave the stage! |
| Sylvando | I wonder how my fabulous little
Soldiers of Smile are doing… I’m sure them and my papi are getting on like
a house on fire! I mean, I know it must be tough for them without me around—they must cry themselves to sleep every night! But fear not, darlings—we will be reunited! The show must go on! |
| Sylvando | I wonder how my fabulous little
Soldiers of Smile are doing… I’m sure them and my papi are getting on like
a house on fire! I mean, I know it must be tough for them without me around—they must cry themselves to sleep every night! But fear not, darlings—we will be reunited! The show must go on! |
| Sylvando | I wonder how my fabulous little
Soldiers of Smile are doing… I’m sure them and my papi are getting on like
a house on fire! I mean, I know it must be tough for them without me around—they must cry themselves to sleep every night! But fear not, darlings—we will be reunited! The show must go on! |
| Sylvando | I wonder how my fabulous little
Soldiers of Smile are doing… I’m sure them and my papi are getting on like
a house on fire! I mean, I know it must be tough for them without me around—they must cry themselves to sleep every night! But fear not, darlings—we will be reunited! The show must go on! |
| Sylvando | I wonder how my fabulous little
Soldiers of Smile are doing… I’m sure them and my papi are getting on like
a house on fire! I mean, I know it must be tough for them without me around—they must cry themselves to sleep every night! But fear not, darlings—we will be reunited! The show must go on! |
| Sylvando | I wonder how my fabulous little
Soldiers of Smile are doing… I’m sure them and my papi are getting on like
a house on fire! I mean, I know it must be tough for them without me around—they must cry themselves to sleep every night! But fear not, darlings—we will be reunited! The show must go on! |
| Sylvando | Is it my imagination, or do you
have a touch of stage fright, <pc>? Well, fear not—you’re not the only
one. It’s not unusual to feel nervous before a big show—or a big battle. My advice is to try to see the funny side, even when things look bleak! There’s nothing like a good laugh to make you feel like a new man. Those nerves will just disappear, you’ll see! |
| Sylvando | Is it my imagination, or do you
have a touch of stage fright, <pc>? Well, fear not—you’re not the only
one. It’s not unusual to feel nervous before a big show—or a big battle. My advice is to try to see the funny side, even when things look bleak! There’s nothing like a good laugh to make you feel like a new man. Those nerves will just disappear, you’ll see! |
| Sylvando | Is it my imagination, or do you
have a touch of stage fright, <pc>? Well, fear not—you’re not the only
one. It’s not unusual to feel nervous before a big show—or a big battle. My advice is to try to see the funny side, even when things look bleak! There’s nothing like a good laugh to make you feel like a new man. Those nerves will just disappear, you’ll see! |
| Sylvando | Is it my imagination, or do you
have a touch of stage fright, <pc>? Well, fear not—you’re not the only
one. It’s not unusual to feel nervous before a big show—or a big battle. My advice is to try to see the funny side, even when things look bleak! There’s nothing like a good laugh to make you feel like a new man. Those nerves will just disappear, you’ll see! |
| Sylvando | Honey, I’ve just had a
brainwave! When all of this is over and Mordegon is pushing up the daisies,
how about you all join me as performers in my parade? We can thrill the crowds with some of our finest moves. They’ll lap it up, I just know they will! Ah, just thinking about it makes me happy! Come on, let’s finish off Mordegon and then get down to the serious business—show business! |
| Sylvando | Honey, I’ve just had a
brainwave! When all of this is over and Mordegon is pushing up the daisies,
how about you all join me as performers in my parade? We can thrill the crowds with some of our finest moves. They’ll lap it up, I just know they will! Ah, just thinking about it makes me happy! Come on, let’s finish off Mordegon and then get down to the serious business—show business! |
| Sylvando | Those Arborians really know how to put on a party! |
| Sylvando | Veronica is going to just love Cetacea. I can’t wait to take her out for a ride! |
| Sylvando | I’m sorry, honey, but I can’t quite find the words… |
| Sylvando | I’m never going to forget the
time we spent together, <pc>. Wherever I go, there’ll always be
something to remind me… Now, when you meet up with me in the past, make sure you give me some fabulous new memories, you hear? Don’t let me down, darling! |
| Sylvando | You know something, honey? My
papi back in Puerto Valor won’t shut up about you… Yep, now he’s fully recovered, he keeps talking about taking you on in a duel one day! |
| Sylvando | I wonder what the right thing to
say is, the next time we visit Veronica’s grave? I really don’t want to fluff
my lines… I guess it doesn’t make sense to say goodbye. Maybe the best thing is to tell her that we’ll see her again someday… |
| Sylvando | So this is where you grew up, is
it? Well then, where is she…? Oh, come on! You know who I’m talking about! Your childhood sweetheart, the girl next door! She must be here, right? |
| Sylvando | It’s no good, I just can’t get
it out of my mind! We have to check out that shining light south of Octagonia
that Erik told us about. I mean, based on our track record, it’s just bound to be something exciting, right!? Now, unless you’ve got better things to do, I say we check it out. Who knows what could be waiting for us there? |
| Sylvando | It’s great to see that the
fabulous people of Sniflheim are living normal lives once again. Getting turned into lumps of ice can’t have been much fun. It’s good to see they’ve thawed out. |
| Sylvando | I think I was around Mia’s age
when Hendrik came to train with my papi. He was so homesick at first, I remember how he used to cry himself to sleep at night… Yes, back then he was just an awkward kid—but just look at him now! He’s grown into the biggest, toughest, most fabulous knight you could ever hope to meet! |
| Sylvando | Gah, I’m not built for the cold! Come on! Let’s go somewhere more suited to hot-blooded types like me! |
| Sylvando | I will not stop until everyone
in the world has a smile on their face once again! I will do it! I will not let my papi down! |
| Sylvando | Ah, walking round my hometown
with my fabulous friends is like a wonderful waking dream… A dream that just needs a little dash of Don Rodrigo! Come on, honey, let’s pay him a visit. It’ll put a spring back in his step, I just know it! |
| Sylvando | You know something I’ve
realised, honey? As long as I’ve got my papi, and my little Soldiers of
Smile, and you… Well, I don’t need anything else. I guess you don’t feel the same, though…? |
| Sylvando | You know, honey, I had a dream
of travelling the world with you and seeing the smiles back on everyone’s
faces. But now I see you still have work to do in the past. Well, my old self is waiting for you there—just promise me you’ll beat the Lord of Shadows all over again! |
| Sylvando | If it’s alright with you, honey,
I’d love to perform here in Dundrasil one day. I’m thinking of an interpretive dance piece about King Irwin and his legendary son. How does that sound? |
| Sylvando | Imagine if you’d grown up here
as prince of the realm, honey. We’d probably never even have met! Destiny’s a funny thing alright… |
| Sylvando | I can’t stop thinking about the
glowing light Erik was talking about. We need to check it out, honey. I mean, who knows what we’re missing out on! |
| Sylvando | There’s more to Rab than meets
the eye! I thought he was just an old timer with some lousy jokes, but it
turns out he can read ancient texts written by the Watchers! And he was king of Dundrasil too, of course. I do keep forgetting about that… |
| Sylvando | Now, I don’t know what this
Tower of Lost Time looks like, but I’m guessing it’s going to be
tower-shaped. Our best bet would be saddling up Cetacea, taking a little tour of the world and seeing if we can spot any likely candidates. |
| Sylvando | I wonder why the Lord of Shadows went to the trouble of knocking the Watchers’ islands out of the sky? Maybe he wanted to make sure they never shared their knowledge with anyone… |
| Sylvando | I know it’s a horrible eyesore,
honey, but you’re going to have to keep hold of the sword that Mordegon
dropped. After all, it’s safer with you than with anyone else—and who knows, one day it might come in handy! |
| Sylvando | We’re not taking any detours,
darling! We need to find the Wheel of Time! Let’s do as Rab says and have a hunt around. Veronica’s counting on us! |
| Sylvando | Well, honey, I’m handing the
baton over to you—go back and put smiles on everyone’s faces! Look, I’m not a big fan of goodbyes, so go and do what you have to do, okay? You’re going to be fabulous, I just know it! |
| Sylvando | This place is just stunning. All that beautiful golden sand falling is a nice touch. |
| Sylvando | ……… |
| Sylvando | You know, honey, I’ve always got
my eye out for new talent. If we ever bumped into Vince again, I’d try to persuade him to join the parade. I just know he’d be a natural… |
| Sylvando | Um, honey, are you okay? You looked a little distracted. Don’t go tripping over and banging your head now, will you? |
| Sylvando | Oh my… Just thinking of all the horror this castle has seen could make a grown man weep… |
| Sylvando | We’ve come all the way to Hotto, honey! It’d be a crying shame if we didn’t hit the bathhouse! |
| Sylvando | I’m going to bring the parade
here to do a show one day. You’ll have a starring role, of course, honey. I want to see you and Prince Faris strutting your stuff. The crowd are going to love it! |
| Sylvando | I don’t want to be mean, honey,
but Prince Faris really doesn’t quite have the gravitas of his old
man… Still, no one becomes a great showman overnight. I’m sure he’ll be able to grow into his role as sultan one day! |
| Sylvando | You know, honey, I’d love it if you saddled up my trusty circus steed and took to the track. You’d be guaranteed a magnificent victory! |
| Sylvando | You remember Dave, don’t you,
honey? The doughty captain of the Salty Stallion? Well, while we were busy fighting the Lord of Shadows, he was making sure the ship was seaworthy and ready to go at a moment’s notice. We should go and thank him for all his hard work sometime. I’m sure he’d be thrilled to see us. |
| Sylvando | You know, honey, I think you’re
the kind of person who can’t live without a bit of adventure. I can
understand that. Luckily, it’s already time for your next challenge—let’s see if you can win big here! |
| Sylvando | The arena’s gone, and I suppose
that’s curtains for the Bullion Boys. I just hope Golden Boy and Sterling Sylva managed to inspire people with their style and sense of justice—I know you were a fan, weren’t you, honey? |
| Sylvando | I’ve been thinking a lot about
my new stage show. It might be nice to replace the feathers with
seashells. Imagine a shell opening to reveal the Great Sylvando! The crowd would go wild! |
| Sylvando | Getting the people of Nautica to
laugh feels like it’s going to be quite a challenge. After all, these fishy types are renowned for being a tough crowd. I might be reduced to recycling my old seaweed material… |
| Sylvando | I’d never have made up with my
papi if it wasn’t for Da and Son! I owe the two of them a lot. I’ll have to invite them to a show as special guests one day, so they can appear on stage with me. |
| Sylvando | ‘Solar Flair’… It’s got a real
ring to it, hasn’t it? If only every move had such a fabulous-sounding name! |
| Sylvando | The medal motif here is a great design choice. |
| Sylvando | When Hendrik and I both trained
with my papi, he never spoke about how Zwaardsrust had suffered and how much
he had lost. I can’t imagine how painful it must be to lose your home. |
| Sylvando | I wonder if Krystalinda has
heard about Jasper’s death…? Even if he was deceiving her all along, losing someone you once loved is still hard. |
| Sylvando | I wonder why the Watchers ended up living all the way up in the sky. Maybe they thought life on the ground was beneath them…well it is now! |
| Sylvando | What’s with that new sword,
darling? Did you go shopping without telling me? I mean, I don’t mean to criticise your taste, but there’s no way I would have let you buy anything that hideous! |
| Sylvando | Well, honey, are you all set for
your big moment? Yggdrasil is calling, and you need to answer. Take a few deep breaths and make sure you’re prepared. I don’t want to see any stage-fright, you hear? |
| Sylvando | Come on, honey, let’s show
Heliodor how to party! That town won’t know what’s hit it! Ohhh, I just can’t wait to strut my stuff! I can hear my audience calling, and I am not going to let them down! |
| Sylvando | The monsters here are a
funny-looking bunch. It’s the cute ones we need to look out for, though—they’re never as harmless as they look. |
| Sylvando | Life’s non-stop showbiz, honey, and we always need to be ready to strut our stuff. Now come on, the stage is set—Yggdrasil is waiting for us! |
| Sylvando | We beat Jasper, but Hendrik
doesn’t seem too happy about it. I guess they do have a lot of history, though. It can’t be easy watching an old friend going off the rails like that… |
| Sylvando | I can’t believe this! After
beating Mordegon, I was all set for wild applause, accolades, general
adulation…and then this has to go and happen! Well, there’s no point complaining. Come on, honey, we need to saddle up and head to the Emerald Coast! The show must go on! |
| Sylvando | The plot thickens! King
Carnelian was actually some kind of monster! And he tried to attack you in
your sleep! I heard him shouting something about the Sword of Light as I ran to your room. I guess he wanted to steal it from you, the nasty brute! |
| Sylvando | I can’t believe this! After
beating Mordegon, I was all set for wild applause, accolades, general
adulation…and then this has to go and happen! Come on, let’s follow the King to the top of the castle! |
| Sylvando | I’ve worked in some weird and
wonderful ensembles in my time, but teaming up with Hendrik after all these
years must be the most unexpected twist of them all. I wonder if he’s still scared of the dark… Wait! Ignore that! I was just thinking out loud! |
| Sylvando | This might sound like a stupid
question, but what exactly are mini medals for? And who made them in the
first place? All I know is that I’m over the moon every time I find one, so whichever sweetheart is responsible has my eternal gratitude! |
| Sylvando | Oh, honey! These Watchers are
the cutest! One look at these little guys and you’d forget all your troubles
in a flash! Do you think anyone would mind if we kept one? |
| Sylvando | Does old Eegoltap really spend
most of his life asleep? Sounds like a pretty easy gig to me! Still, it was nice of him to wake up for us, even if he didn’t have too much to say. We should be grateful for what we get—we wouldn’t want him to overdo it… |
| Sylvando | Don’t look down, honey, whatever
you do… What made the Watchers want to live all the way up here? I mean, what if you tripped and fell off the edge? Brrr… I don’t even want to think about it. |
| Sylvando | If there’s one thing we’ve
learned from all our globetrotting, it’s that sacred seedlings aren’t easy to
find… But you know what this means, don’t you, honey? We just need to visit some spots we weren’t able to get to before! Who knows where we might strike it lucky! |
| Sylvando | If the Elder says the Wheel of
Time will get us into Serenica’s tower, I guess we’re just going to have to
take his word for it! Sure, it doesn’t look much like a key to me, but what do I know? Now come on, darling, let’s get going. I can’t wait to see what happens next! |
| Sylvando | When we first met him, the Elder
looked like he just wanted to be left alone to sleep for the rest of his
life, but he actually cares deeply about the world’s future. Come on, honey! It’s up to us to defeat the darkness and make a world where everyone can live in peace—and sleep as much as they like! |
| Sylvando | Sure, it feels like we’re in the
middle of nowhere, but let me tell you, honey—you never know what you’re
going to find in out of the way places like this! Let’s have a good hunt round and see what we can find! |
| Sylvando | So the good side of Morcant
became the Seer and decided to help us out, did he? Well, it’s the least he
could do after betraying his closest companion! Everyone’s got good and bad in them, honey, but Morcant didn’t have to go and take things quite so far! |
| Sylvando | I still can’t believe we found
one of the sacred seedlings here. It just goes to show, darling—never write a
place off just because it’s a bit out of the way! Now, there may be other treasures hidden in places you’d never expect, so let’s keep an open mind, alright? |
| Sylvando | Whew! Is this mountain going to go on forever!? It feels like we’ll never reach the top! |
| Sylvando | Honey, I’ve never seen ANYTHING
like this tower before! And I’ll tell you one thing for sure—whoever built it knew a thing or two about design! I guess it’s not to everyone’s taste, but I just love it! |
| Sylvando | Listen honey, the only way we’re
reaching the Dark One is to follow in the footsteps of the original
Luminary. There’s nothing to worry about, though. Now that Cetacea’s got Her fancy outfit on, She’ll make short work of that barrier! |
| Sylvando | Darling, colour me bedazzled! Watching all that sparkly sand falling in the hourglass is totally mesmerising! |
| Sylvando | Sorry if I’m being slow, honey,
but I still don’t know who makes mini medals and what they’re supposed to be
for. All I know is that they’re nice and shiny and finding them always puts a smile on my face. Maybe that’s enough? |
| Sylvando | We’d never have had a chance of
making it here without our fabulous flying whale. Our world certainly has got
a whole lot bigger since Cetacea came along! Let’s make the most of Her and explore every corner of Erdrea. You never know what treats might be waiting for us out there! |
| Sylvando | What are we waiting for, honey!? Let’s point Cetacea north of Yggdrasil and head for that tower. Serenica will be wondering what’s keeping us! |
| Sylvando | Oh honey, I feel so
embarrassed… I thought it would be a nice idea to impress your mother with
a spot of fire-breathing, but she wasn’t having any of it. She said it was in very poor taste to be messing around with fire after Cobblestone was burnt to the ground. I hadn’t even thought of that! I just wanted to put a smile on her face, but all I ended up with was a flea in my ear… |
| Sylvando | No monsters are going to come
anywhere near the village with those two beastly brutes guarding the
gate! I wonder how the villagers feel about having such terrifying guards, though. I think it’s going to take everyone a while to get used to them… |
| Sylvando | You and Gemma were made for each
other, darling, I can tell! This is true love! Do take some advice from your old pal Sylv, though: Youthful passion won’t last forever, so make sure that you’re always open and honest with each other. That way, your love will last forever! |
| Sylvando | Is it just me or does Erik seem
to be enjoying himself a lot more lately? If you ask me, darling, it’s all because he’s living with you—not that he’d ever admit that, of course! |
| Sylvando | It’s great that you’ve chosen
Veronica to live with you, darling. You really couldn’t hope for a better
housemate! You must let me give you one piece of advice, though: don’t forget to communicate. After all, neither of you are mind readers, and you’ll need to be there for each other when times get tough! |
| Sylvando | What do you think, darling?
Which tasty treats from Gondolia would make a good house-warming gift for
Serena? I know she has a serious sweet tooth! I’ll tell you what! I’ll just get one of everything, then as soon as world peace is declared: party at your place! |
| Sylvando | Oh, darling, everyone here is so
lovely. I bet it’s growing up in Cobblestone that made you such a nice
boy. Who knows, living here might help me grow into an even more fabulous performer as well! |
| Sylvando | Oh, darling, everyone here is so
lovely. I bet it’s growing up in Cobblestone that made you such a nice
boy. Actually, I wouldn’t mind seeing a little more of this village—why don’t we take a walk to the top of Cobblestone Tor? |
| Sylvando | Oh, <pc>! You and Jade are
just the cutest couple! Why don’t we celebrate your new arrangement by having a party at your house sometime? I’ll put on a fabulous show for you both! ♪ |
| Sylvando | You probably don’t know this,
but your grandpappy gets lonely pretty easily. He just hides it well. It’s been happening a lot less often now he’s moved in with you, though… You’ve really brightened up his life, darling! |
| Sylvando | Listen, honey, this is
important: If Hendrik upsets you and you want some revenge, do exactly as I
say… Hide a frog just behind the pillow on his bed—when he discovers it he’ll jump sky-high, screaming all the way! Oh, but you’re far too nice to ever pull such a prank, aren’t you, darling? Hee hee! |
| Sylvando | People around here are very
proud of Cobblestone Tor, aren’t they? One of the villagers I was chatting to
told me it was the world’s biggest monolith! I have no idea if that’s true or not, but I’m just going to take him at his word. I mean, who am I to argue!? |
| Sylvando | Darling, THAT was a dance! I’ve
never felt such passion and intensity in a dance partner! I can only imagine the good we’re going to do the world together—you, the Luminary of legend and I, the Great Sylvando. Let’s fill all of Erdrea with hopes and dreams! |
| Sylvando | I’ve known you were a gifted
warrior from the second I met you, but honey, that was something else! Hey, why don’t we go to the top of the Tor to celebrate our victory? I can’t wait to take in the view! |
| Sylvando | Can you imagine, honey? If we
hadn’t discovered the truth, Mordegon might still be posing as the king of
Heliodor. Brrr! The thought of it makes me shiver! I dread to think what would have happened to the kingdom if he’d stayed in charge… |
| Sylvando | If Jade is King Carnelian’s only
child, does this mean she’s going to be queen one day? Well, I’m sure she’ll do great. She’s tough, she’s kind-hearted—her people are going to love her to bits! |
| Sylvando | You know, honey, all that stuff
with Jasper has made me realise that you never really know someone until you
take the time to talk to them. From now on, if I’ve got something that’s bugging me, I’m not going to hesitate to say it. I hope you’ll do the same, darling! |
| Sylvando | Honey, you know as well as I do
that once Hendrik has made up his mind, no amount of gentle persuasion is
going to change it. If he wants to fight alone, we’re just going to have to wish him the best and leave him to it! |
| Sylvando | I’m sure you’re feeling all
sorts of things about Jasper. But you know what, honey? You need to remember
that thing your grandad told you. What was it again? Something about not wasting your life bearing grudges, right? Well, he knew what he was talking about. Don’t brood on the past—let’s get after that shadow! |
| Sylvando | You know, honey, if I’ve learned
anything from our time together, it’s that if there’s something strange going
on, we’re going to need to get to the bottom of it. Come on, let’s follow Hendrik’s lead and get after that shadow! |
| Sylvando | I never forget a good audience,
honey, and the good people of Heliodor really know how to enjoy some
world-class fire-breathing! As soon as we’ve dealt with all this dark star business, I’ll come back and do a proper stage show. I’m sure I could find a little part for you, if you’re interested… |
| Sylvando | I’m not sure if you know them,
but there’s this brother and sister who live here called Atsuo and
Atsuko. I remember when I first met them having the weirdest feeling I knew them from somewhere… I never really worked out what that was all about, but still, since we’re here we should say hello to them. |
| Sylvando | It must have been so hard for
poor Miko. She’s the leader of the village, so she had to stay strong even if
what she really needed was a shoulder to cry on. Well, all’s well that ends well, I suppose. Now, let’s leave her to it and stay focused on what we have to do! |
| Sylvando | The poor people of Gallopolis
must be beside themselves with worry! What have they done to deserve
this!? Come on, let’s head into town and see if we can put some smiles on some frightened faces! |
| Sylvando | Do you remember, honey? This is
where we met for the first time! People will write books about it one day,
mark my words! This is always going to be a special place for me, and that’s why I’m not going to let it be ruined by that stupid dark star. Come on, darling, we’ve got work to do! |
| Sylvando | Darling, our work here is done! Let’s leave this place in the capable hands of Doge Rotondo and head off. We’ve got work to do! |
| Sylvando | Oh darling, this is a complete
calamity! The town’s full of hideous monsters, strutting around like they own
the place! Gondolia’s supposed to be all about Signor Universo, not…ummm…Signor Monstero! We can’t stand for this! Come on, honey, let’s show those monsters what we’re made of! |
| Sylvando | It seems they’ve totally rebuilt
the town and set up a huge casino! Honey, you can colour me curious! I mean, I know we’ve got the dark star to worry about and all that, but it’s never a bad idea to forget your troubles for a while and have a little flutter. |
| Sylvando | Ugh! This place is still full of
cobwebs. I can’t stand them! Hmmm… Maybe a little tactical fire-breathing could be in order…? |
| Sylvando | Zwaardsrust used to be known as
the land that was always in bloom. I always wanted to perform here… But then the monsters came and ruined everything! Is there anything more unforgivable than destroying a young man’s dream!? We have to make sure they never have the chance to do anything like that again! |
| Sylvando | Zwaardsrust used to be known as
the land that was always in bloom. I always wanted to perform here… But then the monsters came and ruined everything! We can’t let them win, <pc>! We can’t let the Dark One defeat the light! We have to fight him, and we have to beat him! |
| Sylvando | It seems like your father
battled to the bitter end to defend his kingdom. You should be very proud of
him, honey. And you know what? He’s passed on all his best features to you, too—his courage, his humanity, his honesty, his humility. Yep, you’ve got a full house there! |
| Sylvando | You came to visit your parents’ grave, honey? I’m sure they’re very proud to have a son like you. |
| Sylvando | It’s like time has stopped down here, and there’s this horrible feeling of sadness that hangs in the air… Not my idea of a nice vacation spot, honey! |
| Sylvando | That trial I did with Hendrik
really did teach me all sorts of new things about myself. It just goes to show, there’s always something new to learn. Now I feel like I could take on anyone with one hand tied behind my back! Not for the first time, I am grateful to my papi. He isn’t always the easiest man, but he’s always worth listening to. Like father like son, eh!? |
| Sylvando | I didn’t speak to my papi for so
many years, but that’s behind us now. I feel I understand him much better,
and it’s all thanks to you! What’s more, Hendrik and I get to team up and take on the golden giants. Personally, I can’t wait—it sounds like a scream! Now, we need to head to the Kingsbarrow to the east of Heliodor. You just watch, honey. Those giants won’t know what’s hit them! |
| Sylvando | It’s all true. I was born and
raised in Puerto Valor. I wasn’t trying to keep it a secret, though, I
promise! I just never thought to mention it. Anyway, it seems it’s finally time for me to meet my papi once again. If anyone can help us get rid of that horrible dark star, it’s him. True, I’m a little nervous. Papi is a world-famous knight, after all. But fears were made to be faced, honey! Come on, let’s go to the mansion on the edge of town. That’s where it all began for the Great Sylvando! |
| Sylvando | Okay, darling! We know what
we’ve got to do! Defeat the golden giants who dwell in the darkest depths of
this dingy old place! Just having us beat them would be too easy for Papi, of course! We have to finish them off by performing Executioner together… Now, don’t worry, <pc>, I remember my training. Executioner is a combination of Metal Slash and Hatchet Man. I’ll take care of the first one, and leave the second to Hendrik. Of course, there’s no point in us even attempting the trial unless we’ve mastered those moves, so let’s make sure we’re fully rehearsed and ready before the show begins! |
| Sylvando | Really? Here of all
places…? I’m sorry, it’s nothing. But you know how I hate wasting time, honey. Let’s get out of here and find somewhere more interesting! |
| Sylvando | Your eyes seem to light up
whenever you’re in here, honey. You and I clearly share the same desire for
excitement! Well, don’t hold back, that’s what I say! Find out if Lady Luck is on your side and try and win big! |
| Sylvando | Wouldn’t it be just fabulous to
have an outfit that paid homage to the lovely seashells of Lonalulu? I’m picturing two big shells that open and then reveal…me! Wouldn’t that be a showstopper? |
| Sylvando | How bizarre! There isn’t a hint of a breeze or a single wave on the sea. It’s like this place is protected by some mysterious force… |
| Sylvando | Oh, I know it was a monster’s
curse, honey, but it’s still a shame that people aren’t dancing any
more. Well, I just hope the curse made some people realise how much fun dancing can be. Every cloud should have a silver lining, after all! |
| Sylvando | There’s something wrong here!
Everyone’s dancing, so why doesn’t it feel like they’re having fun? Dancing is a sacred art that brings joy into the world, but these people just look miserable! Come on, honey—let’s find out what’s going on! |
| Sylvando | Take it from me, honey. Dancing
like that really takes a lot out of you. If we’d let it go on for much
longer, the villagers would have started collapsing. I bet they’ll be glad to get a bit of rest now…I just hope this little episode hasn’t put them off dancing for life! |
| Sylvando | Hustle! Hustle! One, two,
three! Hmm? Oh, don’t worry about me, honey. I’m having the time of my life! |
| Sylvando | Oh, that’s right! I remember
hearing that the buildings in Sniflheim all had a snowflake theme. I hadn’t noticed before, but now I can see it. It’s just perfect for such a fabulous frosty place! |
| Sylvando | I’ve been thinking of giving the Salty Stallion a makeover—I’d love to add some Sniflheim-style stained glass. Can you imagine, honey? It’d look wonderful! |
| Sylvando | It took a while to find my
footing, but now I just love sliding across the ice. Come on, honey, won’t you join me in a little frosty fandango? |
| Sylvando | I’ve got to be honest, honey,
that wizard’s study just gives me a headache! All those books and spells…it’s enough to make your head spin. If you’re planning on going there again, I’m going to have to leave my brain at the door! |
| Sylvando | Erik’s been through so much, but
now he and Mia have made up it looks like it’s all worked out for him. She’s a tough customer, but deep down I know she loves her big brother a lot. How do I know? Honey, just call it intuition. |
| Sylvando | You know, honey, Erik’s looked
like he’s got something on his mind ever since you got hold of that Sword of
Light. Take my advice and have a word with him when you get the chance. He looks like he needs a friend. |
| Sylvando | Looks like prayer’s a big part
of everyday life here in Arboria. Well, the place was founded by Serenica, I suppose. It makes sense that everyone would be on the spiritual side. |
| Sylvando | Grand Master Pang is a harsh
taskmistress, but it’s obvious that she really cares about her students, and
they feel the same about her. I guess you really do have to crack the whip to bring the best out of people sometimes. They’ll thank her for it later. |
| Sylvando | Some of these hairstyles are pretty…severe, don’t you think, honey? I’m half-tempted to go for that look myself… |
| Sylvando | Well, darling, we made it—the
top of the world! My feet are covered in blisters, but it was all worth it
for the view. Oh, but don’t go getting the wrong idea! I’m not saying we should hang round all day admiring the scenery. If we’ve got nothing special to do here, let’s head back down! |
| Sylvando | Getting the people of Nautica to
laugh feels like it’s going to be quite a challenge. I don’t know a lot about life under the sea, or what people here find amusing. I wonder if they’ll enjoy the old sailor jokes that Dave’s been telling me…? |
| Sylvando | Dave was in a really bad way
when I first came across him—he’d just lost the captain he’d been serving for
years. Their ship had been attacked by monsters, and Dave blamed himself for not being able to save his old friend. He took to sailing round the world, picking fights with anyone he didn’t like the look of… And that’s when he bumped into me! I saw that he had a good heart, and that what he really needed was a makeover. So I went to work and dolled him up in his fabulous outfit… Honey, talk about a success story! He was like a new man overnight, and after that, he became my captain on the Salty Stallion. Ah, seeing the ocean makes me really miss him and his rough, seafaring ways… |
| Sylvando | Check you out, honey! One Sword
of Light isn’t quite fabulous enough, so you have to have two! Nothing can stop us now, <pc>! Now let’s chop the Dark One into little pieces and put a smile back on everyone’s faces! |
| Sylvando | That was so dramatic! Watching
the forge rise up from the fiery lava…the tension was incredible! Those ancient folks really knew what they were doing—they were proper showmen! |
| Sylvando | So if Miko’s right, there’s an
ancient forge somewhere inside this mountain. The problem is, I don’t see any places for pounding hot metal around here… |
| Sylvando | Honey, this place is huge! It’s
like someone took a whole mountain and decided to put it in the sky. How do places like this float, anyway? I think the same every time I see Yggdrasil… |
| Sylvando | Urgh, it’s so hot! My outfit’s
drenched in sweat, and it’s seriously compromising my style! Let’s stop by the bathhouse later—I need to freshen up and restore some of my self-respect! |
| Sylvando | Go on, darling! Go towards the light! |
| Sylvando | You just know that a legendary
hero will have prepared some legendary treasure! Grab everything you can, honey—it’s bound to come in useful when we face the Dark One. |
| Sylvando | I really thought this was the
end of the labyrinth, but it turns out it’s just the beginning! It looks like old Drustan was really keen to put us through our paces. Well, we’re ready to rise to the challenge! |
| Sylvando | I really thought we’d made it to
the end, but no such luck! Drustan really is trying to test us. Well, we’ll show him—right, honey? |
| Sylvando | Phew! My feet are killing me! Is
this thing never going to end!? Oh, but don’t get me wrong, honey, I’m not giving up! We’re going to show old Drustan what we’re made of! |
| Sylvando | Wow, this is quite a forest!
Don’t go too far ahead, honey! I don’t want to lose you! And make sure you know where you’re going, of course! I’m a bit too old to be getting led astray… |
| Sylvando | Look at all that shiny, shiny
gold! Why don’t we grab as much as we can and then spend the rest of our
lives lounging on the beach? …Oh honey, don’t look at me like that! I was kidding! You know I’d never dream of doing such a thing! |
| Sylvando | Drustan’s always been my favourite hero of legend, you know. I wonder if he’d mind if I asked him for an autograph… |
| Sylvando | If we ever meet Drustan, I’m going to give him a piece of my mind! What in the world was he thinking when he built this place? |
| Sylvando | I don’t even want to think about what’s gotten Cetacea so concerned—even my goosebumps have goosebumps! Still, I guess we have no choice but to go and check it out… |
| Sylvando | …… |