Rab

Aye, this is a nice wee village, right enough, with plenty of greenery everywhere ye look. It seems like a perfect spot to get away from it all.

Rab

Mind you, at my age all the climbing would be hard work—unless I could find someone to carry me, of course!

Hendrik

One of the tockles informed me that this village is home to a warrior known as <LM_6>the reaper<LM_9> on account of his facility with a scythe.

Hendrik

I would very much like to meet this man, that I may learn more.

Erik

From the first second we set foot in this place, everyone's been staring at me. At least now we know why.

Erik

But if there really is some guy who looks just like me, I want to meet him. Right now, it seems he's out of town, so I guess we won't find out who's better looking anytime soon.

Erik

Alltrades Abbey's got so many nooks and crannies, it'd be the perfect place for a thief to hide out. It wouldn't be bad for a game of hide-and-seek either...

Erik

But what if I lost my memory again, and forgot who I was looking for? Or what I was even doing? Yep, let's forget I ever brought it up...

Veronica

So it seems this is a place where priests can come to be turned into sages. It would be nice if we had a place like this back in Erdrea.

Serena

The sheer scale of this place sends a shiver down my spine. It's clearly somewhere very special.

Sylvando

So this is where people come when they want to change careers, huh?

Sylvando

You know honey, that's something that's never crossed my mind. Being an entertainer's all I've ever wanted, and now that I'm living the dream, I never want it to end!

Jade

I've heard that people can come here and choose to embark on new lives as martial artists.

Jade

I'm mostly self-taught when it comes to combat, so I'm not sure it's something I could ever do. But who knows, it might be interesting to take formal lessons and make it a full-time career.

Rab

According to our wee pals the tockles, folks come here when they fancy a change of career.

Rab

Hm, maybe I could become a bunny girl? Aye, that wouldnae be so bad—it might give me a new lease of life!

Hendrik

It seems that this is a place where those who wish to take a different path in life gather.

Hendrik

It is hard for me to imagine ever desiring such a thing. Indeed, it is hard for me to imagine being anything other than a knight.

Erik

There are holy places like this all over Erdrea too, and I've got to say, I don't like them much. They're just kind of stuffy, you know?

Erik

These Roamers know how to live—wherever they pitch their tent is home. Yeah, I've always liked life on the road. The only thing that worries me is getting eaten by a monster in my sleep...

Veronica

Imagine living in a tent, <pc>! It'd be like going on a camping trip every single day. I think it'd be a lot of fun—as long as I didn't have to share.

Serena

So that curious instrument that everyone's holding is called a torban, isn't it? I wonder what it sounds like!

Sylvando

One look at the way these people move, honey, and you can tell right away that dancing's in their blood.

Sylvando

I wonder if they'll let me take to the stage with them sometime? The Wandering Wonder meets the Rocking Roamers—it could be the show of the century!

Jade

Always on the move, without a place to call your own... The way the Roamers live reminds me of the time I spent travelling around with Rab.

Jade

Except I did have a place to call my own, of course—Heliodor. I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss it a lot, but that time on the road made me who I am today.

Rab

One of our tockle pals told me to try a wee dram of something called the Spirit of the Dance while I was here.

Rab

It's an ancient Roamer brew, apparently, and imbued with all sorts of holiness. Let me know if ye catch a whiff of any going spare, won't ye, laddie?

Hendrik

The Roamers are fine dancers, there is no doubt of that. As one who has no aptitude for such things, I can only admire their prowess.

Erik

Wandering round with your pals, pitching up for the night wherever you feel like it—yep, these Roamers know what they're doing.

Erik

The tockles mentioned something about people giving weird names to great sabrecats—things like Leo, Mohicat, Purrcy...

Erik

I mean, seriously—who comes up with this stuff?

Veronica

I've heard a rumour that in this world it's possible to ride around on the backs of sabrecats, like they were horses or something!

Veronica

I wish I could do that back home. Then I might be able to keep up with you lot when you go racing off, leaving me and my little legs behind...

Serena

A sabrecat who loves humans—isn't that adorable? I wonder if we could be friends—I mean, I don't speak sabrecat. But I could try...

Serena

<LM_6>Meow are you?<LM_9> <LM_6>Purretty good, thanks!<LM_9><LM_LF>

Tee hee! I think I might be a natural!

Sylvando

I've tamed my share of lions during my time with the circus, but great sabrecats are uncharted territory for me.

Sylvando

The crowd would go wild if I could persuade one to perform with us, though. Oh honey, imagine if I made my entrance astride one of those magnificent beasts!

Jade

Did I ever tell you about the time I had to fight off four sabrecats singlehandedly as part of my training?

Jade

I knew I didn't have a hope of beating them for speed or agility, so I held back and waited till they got tired before whacking them on the nose, one after the other!

Rab

So it turns out that even monsters have feelings, laddie. Treat them with a bit of respect and, who knows, ye might find ye have more in common than ye think.

Rab

...Of course, most of them are still going to be nasty wee so-and-sos. Ye wouldnae want to get too friendly with them.

Hendrik

Ah-ah-aaah-CHOO!

Hendrik

I must apologise for my constant bouts of sneezing ever since we got here.

Erik

The tockles mentioned something about people giving weird names to great sabrecats—things like Leo, Mohicat, Purrcy...

Erik

Pretty crazy names, right? I don't know who came up with them, but I kind of like them...

Erik

So this is where the angels live, huh? Hm, I'm still kind of young to be in heaven...

Veronica

Look, <pc>! We're above the clouds!

Veronica

Come on, reach out and grab one! I'd do it myself, but my arms aren't long enough.

Serena

I can sense a curious power emanating from the tree in the middle of the observatory. It reminds me a little of Yggdrasil...

Sylvando

I wonder why anyone would want to live all the way up here in the clouds. Perhaps it's so they can look down on everything that's going on below—you can't deny that the view's great.

Jade

Ugggh... (gulp)

Jade

I, I'll be alright in a minute, I promise. I just...struggle a little with heights, that's all.

Rab

It seems that this is the world of the angels, laddie. That's what our wee tockle pals told us, anyhow.

Rab

I've got to tell ye, I never thought I'd get the chance to see an angel in the flesh. Life's never dull, is it, laddie? Ye never know what's round the next corner.

Hendrik

It would appear that the people of this world worship a great tree just as we do in Erdrea.

Erik

So this is where the angels live, huh? We've been to some pretty cool places, <pc>, but heaven? That's something else...

Erik

Do you think we could stop to grab a bite here, <pc>? I'm starving...

Veronica

Listen to this, <pc>! This inn has special rooms called Royal Suites! You don't even have to be a king or queen to stay there, either!

Veronica

I don't suppose I could stay there for one night, could I...? Oh, come on! I promise I won't order room service or anything...

Serena

The tockles told me that this place is home to a former winner of something called the Inncredible Inntertainer Award.

Serena

Apparently, it's awarded by an organisation called the Sinndicate. It sounds like there's more to innkeeping than meets the eye!

Sylvando

I hear that the owner of this inn is a young woman who's barely older than our darling <pc>!

Sylvando

Just imagine running a place like this at her age! She must be a pretty smart cookie!

Jade

You know, being in this inn reminds me of something that used to happen a lot when I was travelling around with Rab.

Jade

Whenever we'd stay anywhere, we'd somehow always end up in their very best suite, no matter how full the place was or how late we turned up.

Rab

This looks like my kind of place, laddie! I'm hoping there's a well-stocked bar and many a bonnie lassie drinking at it!

Hendrik

This establishment would appear to serve many purposes. It is at once an inn and a tavern, a bank and a shop...

Hendrik

From what I can gather, it is some kind of guild where like-minded adventurers can join forces and set out on quests together.

Erik

A tavern! Nice! Let's take a quick break—all work and no play makes you a dull boy, you know!

Erik

Whoa! That is one seriously big palm tree. I don't suppose there are any coconuts lying around, are there? I'm starving...

Veronica

It looks like these people come from a very old civilisation.

Veronica

Trust me, <pc>, I know what I'm talking about. I am from Arboria, after all!

Serena

Did you hear the tockles talking about the giant tortoise who protects this village, <pc>?

Serena

Tortoises do live for a very long time, so I suppose it does make them a good choice to be guardians.

Sylvando

Far be it from me to tell these people what to do, but honestly, with this weather and these views they could make a fortune turning the place into a tourist resort!

Sylvando

I suppose the villagers might not like all the hustle and bustle at first, but I'm sure they'd learn to love it!

Jade

Imagine if I'd grown up as the Princess of Heliodor, as I was supposed to. I'd probably still be there now.

Jade

And now we're here visiting other worlds. I guess you just never know how life is going to turn out.

Rab

Visiting different worlds is quite the eye-opener, eh, laddie?

Rab

I thought I knew a thing or two about the world—and now we find out there's more worlds out there than our own! Aye, it turns out I've still got a lot to learn!

Hendrik

I have no objection to visiting other worlds and coming to their inhabitants' aid.

Hendrik

But I would urge you not to forget that our own world is also in a desperate state. There remains much for us to do back in Erdrea.

Erik

I wonder what I'd be like if I'd grown up in a quiet little village like this. I mean, it's not so different from Cobblestone, right? Maybe I'd have turned out just like you, <pc>.

Erik

I don't remember anything about my past, but one thing I'm pretty sure of is that I've always been human. I'm not sure I'd really want to go changing that now...

Veronica

Ogres, elves, dwarves and...wetlings. Oh, and poppets! I mean, I've never even heard of some of these tribes!

Veronica

The tockles told me all about these five statues, each of which represents one of those tribes. It's pretty interesting, isn't it?

Serena

One of our tockle friends told me that the smallest statue represents the poppet tribe.

Serena

Now, just between you and me, I think it looks a little bit like Veronica. I mean that in a nice way, of course, but I'm not sure she'd see it like that...

Sylvando

It sounds like changing your tribe isn't like changing your hairstyle or changing your job, honey. This kind of transformation is on a whole different level!

Jade

There are seven plinths, but only five statues. I wonder why...? Could there be other tribes in this world that we don't know about yet?

Rab

I'm quite fond of the idea of being born again. I reckon I'd make a fine wetling, to be honest. Or a wee elf. Aye, that'd be quite something.

Hendrik

Back in Tickington, one of the tockles asked me why I had chosen the life of an ogre. I did not have the faintest idea what he was talking about, but now I think I understand...

Hendrik

I do indeed share a likeness with that statue, however I wish it were not the case. I suppose I do have a similar build. Perhaps even similar features, if I am to be honest...

Erik

Ever thought about a fresh start, <pc>?

Erik

Personally, I think I'm going to stick with what I've got. The truth is, I'm pretty curious to see where this life takes me, do you know what I mean?

Erik

This Tickington place and these tockle guys are pretty out there, right?

Erik

But I get the feeling that nothing really surprises you any more. You look like you can take this kind of stuff in your stride.

Veronica

What did the tockles say their job was again? To make sure that time flows as it should, and that all is unfolding as intended?

Veronica

It's amazing to think they're doing such an important job, and yet no one can see them. It seems a bit of a shame—I mean, they're so adorable!

Serena

I've never seen a tockle before. Aren't they just the most lovable little things?

Serena

I think it's their little bellies I like best. I'd never dare do it, of course, but I'd be so curious to know what it feels like to poke one!

Sylvando

Oh, darling! Look at that little house! It's like something out of a fairy tale. Well, the whole village is!

Jade

That must be a church, and... Is that a tavern? This place is just like a regular village, isn't it? A very friendly one, too.

Rab

Sounds as though these wee tockles have been searching for ye for a while, laddie. They need yer help, by the sounds of it...

Rab

I know it can't be easy to be the Luminary and have all these folks relying on ye, but ye mustn't let them down, whatever ye do.

Hendrik

I must confess, I have never laid eyes upon such curious creatures before. I find it hard to believe that this is not a dream.

I'm having the time of my life! Adventuring with the Luminary...it's like a dream come true! I just hope I can come in handy, that's all...

I'm pretty sure I can, though! Us tockles have got all sorts of weapons at our disposal. Let me know when it's time to fight, and I'll be at your side in two ticks!

You know this is my first time outside Cobblestone, don't you, <pc>? I had no idea there was so much to see in the world!

It's just so nice, travelling around with you. You'll take me to lots more exciting places, won't you?

Erik

What was that little guy's name again? Ickle, was it? I wonder what his deal is...? It sounded like he'd been looking for you for a while.

Erik

Maybe we should just follow him and see what happens. He said he was heading up the stairs, right?

Erik

This Tickington place and these tockle guys are pretty out there, right?

Erik

But I get the feeling that nothing really surprises you any more. You look like you can take this kind of stuff in your stride.

Erik

Do you think beating that Friend of Time guy means we've really got what it takes to face Calasmos?

Erik

Well, only one way to find out, I guess. Let's go crush that creep and save Erdrea!

Veronica

When the End of Time revealed who he really was, I thought I was seeing things!

Veronica

Anyway, if the Friend of Time thinks we can beat Calasmos, that's good enough for me! It won't be easy, but I know we've got what it takes!

Serena

I'm so glad you've finally been recognised as a hero worthy of saving the world, <pc>...even if you did have to save a whole lot of other worlds first.

Serena

Anyway, shall we head to the Echo Chamber? I can't wait to see what your statue looks like!

Sylvando

So it looks like we've put the past in order and the tockles are tickled pink about it!

Jade

It makes me rather sad to think that our time in Tickington is coming to an end. But let's make sure we come back here and visit before too long, alright?

Rab

Even if we cannae revist the past, the memories of those times last forever. And they're what connects us all.

Rab

No one is ever truly lost, as long as those left behind remember them. Aye, and I for one am going to make sure that no one forgets me even after I'm gone.

Hendrik

The Friend of Time appeared to be a somewhat lighthearted character, but his prowess in battle is undeniable.

Hendrik

We would do well to return here again to pit ourselves against him in battle and hone our skills yet further before we attempt to take on Calasmos.

Erik

Torn pages... Ink smeared everywhere... Who did this to these books?

Veronica

So someone's trying to rewrite history and spoil everything the heroes of the past achieved...

Veronica

Well, I'm not going to let them get away with it! Let's head back into the past and teach them a lesson they won't forget!

Serena

So all we need is to learn the pastwords, and we'll be able to go inside these books...

Serena

Gosh, I really can't believe we're going to be able to have adventures straight from the pages of a story! It's something I've dreamed of ever since I was a little girl!

Sylvando

No time for chit-chat, darling! We need to help the tockles! Tick-tock, the clock's ticking!

Sylvando

Hm? What's that? I sound like Ickle? And what's wrong with that? Ickle's just adorable!

Jade

We have no idea what might have happened inside those books, so we need to be careful.

Rab

So our wee pals the tockles were set the task of informing future generations about the heroes of old. That's a pretty important job—they must share some kind of profound bond with those heroes.

Hendrik

So these books contain tales of legendary heroes...

Hendrik

I would do well to study them when an opportune moment arises. I'll warrant there is much to learn within those pages.

Erik

Each of the books on the altars contain a record of what some hero did in the past, right?

Erik

That's pretty cool—but why would someone go and trash them? That's kind of messed up.

Erik

Um, I'm pretty sure that staircase in the Echo Chamber didn't used to be there...

Erik

Well, I guess we should go and see what's at the top of it, right?

Veronica

It's not fair! We work our socks off sorting out all of those different worlds...and now we find there's something else to do!?

Serena

I sense a terrible evil coming from the depths of the Echo Chamber. We will need to be careful, <pc>...

Sylvando

I'd love to think there's a nice reward for all our hard work waiting at the top of those stairs...but even I'm not that optimistic.

Jade

Wait a moment, <pc>. We have absolutely no idea what we might find at the top of those stairs. We need to make sure we're as well prepared as possible before we head up there.

Rab

Bah! I was hoping to sit down with the auld Mayor and have a good chinwag about all the secrets of those other worlds.

Rab

Instead, we've got ourselves a creepy new staircase to explore. Well, I suppose we've no choice but to head up there, eh, laddie? No rest for the wicked and all that!

Hendrik

It would appear that even the tockles know nothing of the nature of the staircase that has appeared. We must remain vigilant.

Erik

Do you think beating that Friend of Time guy means we've really got what it takes to face Calasmos?

Erik

Well, only one way to find out, I guess. Let's go crush that creep and save Erdrea!

Veronica

When the End of Time revealed who he really was, I thought I was seeing things!

Veronica

Anyway, if the Friend of Time thinks we can beat Calasmos, that's good enough for me! It won't be easy, but I know we've got what it takes!

Serena

I'm so glad you've finally been recognised as a hero worthy of saving the world, <pc>...even if you did have to save a whole lot of other worlds first.

Serena

Anyway, shall we head to the Echo Chamber? I can't wait to see what your statue looks like!

Sylvando

So it looks like we've put the past in order and the tockles are tickled pink about it!

Jade

Travelling to other worlds to fix the past was quite an experience. I hope we get another chance to head back some day.

Rab

Even if we cannae revist the past, the memories of those times last forever. And they're what connects us all.

Rab

No one is ever truly lost, as long as those left behind remember them. Aye, and I for one am going to make sure that no one forgets me even after I'm gone.

Hendrik

The Friend of Time appeared to be a somewhat lighthearted character, but his prowess in battle is undeniable.

Hendrik

We would do well to return here again to pit ourselves against him in battle and hone our skills yet further before we attempt to take on Calasmos.

Erik

Wait... There's another one of those altar things over there. Do you think it's going to lead us to another world as well?

Veronica

It's not fair! We work our socks off sorting out all of those different worlds...and now we find there's something else to do!?

Serena

I sense a terrible evil coming from the depths of the Echo Chamber. We will need to be careful, <pc>...

Sylvando

I'd love to think there's a nice reward for all our hard work waiting at the top of those stairs...but even I'm not that optimistic.

Jade

Wait a moment, <pc>. We have absolutely no idea what we might find at the top of those stairs. We need to make sure we're as well prepared as possible before we head up there.

Rab

This place has quiet the aura about it, eh, laddie? But we'll need to be careful—even the tockles didn't know the first thing about it.

Hendrik

In the absence of any insight as to what this place might be, we have no choice but to investigate.

Erik

Do you think beating that Friend of Time guy means we've really got what it takes to face Calasmos?

Erik

Well, only one way to find out, I guess. Let's go crush that creep and save Erdrea!

Veronica

I can't believe you're the only one who gets a statue, <pc>. Couldn't they have spared some bronze to make a little one of me?

Veronica

Maybe Serena and I will get our own statues when we get back to Arboria. We did manage to keep you alive all this time, after all!

Serena

Look, <pc>! They've made a statue of you in the Echo Chamber!

Serena

You really do look just like a hero from a story book! I still can't believe I was part of your tale. It's such an honour!

Sylvando

It looks like our little tockle friends have been busy! What a wonderful statue—it's the spitting image of you, darling!

Sylvando

I wouldn't have imagined the tockles could do such intricate work with those fluffy hands of theirs, but fair's fair—this is a masterpiece!

Jade

Travelling to other worlds to fix the past was quite an experience. I hope we get another chance to head back some day.

Rab

Even if we cannae revist the past, the memories of those times last forever. And they're what connects us all.

Rab

No one is ever truly lost, as long as those left behind remember them. Aye, and I for one am going to make sure that no one forgets me even after I'm gone.

Hendrik

The Friend of Time appeared to be a somewhat lighthearted character, but his prowess in battle is undeniable.

Hendrik

We would do well to return here again to pit ourselves against him in battle and hone our skills yet further before we attempt to take on Calasmos.

Erik

I've got a really bad feeling about this, but I guess we can't turn back now...

Veronica

If this creepy atmosphere is anything to go by, I'd say we might have found the rotter responsible for messing up the past.

Veronica

And about time too! I want to give them a piece of my mind!

Serena

It's time to take on whoever's been corrupting the past and undoing the achievements of past heroes—and you're the only one who can do it, <pc>. After all, you're a hero too.

Serena

And don't worry—we'll be behind you all the way! We can't let the tockles down after coming this far!

Sylvando

The people we met in those other worlds were just like us, weren't they, darling? It just goes to show that wherever—and whenever—you live, we're all just trying to do the best we can.

Sylvando

So come on, honey! Let's beat that beast and put the smiles back on people's faces—in their worlds and our own!

Jade

I still don't understand why would anyone want to corrupt the past like this.

Jade

Well, I suppose we're about to find out. Come on, <pc>. We've got work to do.

Rab

I've been in some sinister spots in my time, laddie, but this is right up there with the worst of them. This place really makes my skin crawl!

Rab

I've a feeling that whoever we're going to meet here's going to make auld Mordegon look like a pussy cat. Let's be careful, eh?

Hendrik

This sense of dread... I have experienced it somewhere before...

Hendrik

Forgive my musing, <pc>. Come, let us focus on the task at hand—defeating the one who corrupted the past.

Erik

What the heck is this place? Something definitely feels off here.

Erik

Well, your guess is as good as mine. Even the tockles didn't know anything about it, right? Let's just make sure we're ready for anything.

Erik

Do you think beating that Friend of Time guy means we've really got what it takes to face Calasmos?

Erik

Well, only one way to find out, I guess. Let's go crush that creep and save Erdrea!

Veronica

When the End of Time revealed who he really was, I thought I was seeing things!

Veronica

Anyway, if the Friend of Time thinks we can beat Calasmos, that's good enough for me! It won't be easy, but I know we've got what it takes!

Serena

I'm so glad you've finally been recognised as a hero worthy of saving the world, <pc>...even if you did have to save a whole lot of other worlds first.

Serena

Let's be sure to pop back here whenever we have the chance. Someone's got to keep your statue polished, after all!

Sylvando

So it looks like we've put the past in order and the tockles are tickled pink about it!

Jade

Travelling to other worlds to fix the past was quite an experience. I hope we get another chance to head back some day.

Rab

Even if we cannae revist the past, the memories of those times last forever. And they're what connects us all.

Rab

No one is ever truly lost, as long as those left behind remember them. Aye, and I for one am going to make sure that no one forgets me even after I'm gone.

Hendrik

The Friend of Time appeared to be a somewhat lighthearted character, but his prowess in battle is undeniable.

Hendrik

We would do well to return here again to pit ourselves against him in battle and hone our skills yet further before we attempt to take on Calasmos.

Erik

Wow, these are some pretty creepy ruins. They've got to be haunted by a couple of ghosts, at least...

Veronica

So the Altar of Origins brought us here, right?

Veronica

Talk about straight in at the deep end! This place is in an awful state!

Serena

Ugh, this poisonous swampland is horrible. You will be careful around it, won't you, <pc>?

Serena

If you even dip your toe in there, the poison will be coursing through your veins before you know it.

Sylvando

Our tockle friends told us this place was trashed by monsters. But who would target a quiet little village like this?

Sylvando

Well, whatever the reason behind it, it's just not right. Come on, honey—it's time to teach someone some manners!

Jade

All we know is that something terrible happened here. We'll need to stay on our guard, <pc>.

Rab

One of our tockle pals told me that this village is in a kingdom called Alefgard.

Rab

It's bound to be full of all sorts of interesting places. Aye, it'd be nice to have a wee explore, but I suppose we'll need to stay focused on the task at hand.

Hendrik

This place brings back so many painful memories. The destruction of my home, of course...

Hendrik

But also the tragedy of what occurred in Dundrasil. Still, there is little to be gained from dwelling on the past. Let us push on, <pc>.

Erik

I guess this was some kind of town, right? Man, the monsters really did a number on it.

Erik

You know, I kind of like all this travelling between worlds.

Erik

I mean, we all arrive in these new places without knowing the first thing about them, like we're all on the same page or something. It makes me feel less bad about the whole amnesia thing.

Veronica

Hey, <pc>, have you noticed Serena taking a deep breath every time we arrive in a new place?

Veronica

She's done it every since we were little girls. She has a very acute sense of smell—she can tell all sorts of things about a place.

Serena

Ugh! This place reeks of monsters! But there's something else mixed in there too...

Serena

Wait! I know what it is! It's snow! We may be deep underground, but up above it's a winter wonderland, I'm sure of it!

Sylvando

I tip my hat to you, honey. Not content with helping everyone in Erdrea, now you're coming to other worlds to lend people a hand!

Sylvando

You really are one in a million, aren't you? Don't go changing, you hear?

Jade

It seems that exploring this cave is going to take some time. Let's not be afraid to leave and rest up if things are getting tough.

Rab

How did those wee tockles describe this place again? <LM_6>A cave that leads to the snowy plateau of Rendarak, where you'll find the High Priest's castle...<LM_9>

Rab

That High Priest chap doesn't sound like he's any too friendly. We'll need to keep our wits about us if we want to avoid a grisly fate.

Hendrik

Listen, <pc>. I hear monsters—a veritable horde of them. We must remain vigilant.

Erik

I snuck into all sorts of places I wasn't supposed to back in my thieving days, but I'm not sure I ever felt as jumpy as I do in this cave.

Erik

Maybe it's that nasty smell... Well, whatever. Let's just make sure we get out of here alive!

Erik

If the monster that lives here is trying to freak us out, it's doing a really good job...

Veronica

I know it's a monster's lair and everything, but it's actually quite impressive. It's not even that dirty. I suppose some monsters must have higher standards than others!

Veronica

Ha ha! Now I'm imagining monsters cleaning the place with mops and buckets!

Serena

Oh my... (gulp) It feels as though those horrible faces are watching our every move...

Serena

Aren't they just awful? Why anyone would want to have things like that decorating their home is beyond me.

Sylvando

Isn't it amazing, honey, travelling from one world to another, just like that?

Sylvando

But then, it's not the first amazing thing to happen to me since I've been on the road with you! Here's to a whole lot more!

Jade

The whole castle is filled with a strange, evil aura...

Jade

It makes sense, though. The tockles said that the whole kingdom of the Necrogond had been taken over by monsters.

Rab

Hm. Well, I'll say this for the place—it's got an interesting layout. Seems there's more ways in than just the front gate.

Rab

Come on, laddie! Let's try the various entrances one by one and see what we find, eh?

Hendrik

It would appear that monsters are equally vicious no matter which world one travels to. What they have done to this kingdom is unforgivable!

Erik

Listen, <pc>, this place is packed with treasure. Trust me, you get a feel for these things when you thieve for as long as I did.

Erik

Hm... The floor's covered in arrows. I wonder who drew them there...

Erik

I don't know about you, but whenever I see an arrow, I just have to follow it. I guess I'm just naturally obedient or something...

Veronica

According to the tockles, this place is called Parthenia, and it's famous for the special medicinal herbs that grow here.

Veronica

If we happen to get our hands on some, don't let Serena anywhere near it. She'll insist on using it in her cooking, and the results won't be pretty...

Serena

I do like having these arrows on the ground, telling us which direction to go. It's a very thoughtful touch!

Sylvando

Darling, isn't it wonderful? It's like the whole cave's been carved out of a giant gemstone. Everything's just so sparkly!

Sylvando

In fact, maybe I could just take a little bit to decorate my next costume... Ha ha! Oh, honey! No need to look like that! I was just joking!

Jade

It's so slippery in here. We need to make sure we keep our footing, especially in battle.

Rab

Keeping a medicinal herb nice and cool helps it stay fresh for longer.

Rab

Aye, I doubt ye'll find a better place for herb-preservation than this cave!

Hendrik

I am afraid that using the teleportals does not agree with me. My stomach is in the most terrible turmoil...

Erik

Hm... The floor's covered in arrows. I wonder who drew them there...

Erik

You know, whenever I see an arrow, I just want to go the other way. I've been like that since I was a kid—I'm not going to change now.

Erik

So this place is called the Neverglade, huh? I just hope it doesn't mean we'll never make it out alive...

Erik

Well, let's at least make sure we don't starve out here. Maybe we can come back and investigate once we've got a good meal in our bellies.

Veronica

Look, <pc>! There's someone over there! Under that tree!

Veronica

...What? You didn't see them? Hm... That's strange. I could have sworn blind there was someone there...

Serena

This is my kind of place! Trees all around, and nature as far as the eye can see!

Serena

Green's my favourite colour in the whole world! ...What's that? Oh, you already knew?

Sylvando

Do you hear that, darling? ...No? Exactly—total silence! There's nothing quite like a forest for peace and quiet.

Sylvando

We'll have to come back here for a picnic someday. Can you imagine anything more fun? It'll be a total scream!

Jade

This forest reminds me of the night I fled Dundrasil. The night I saw your mother for the last time...

Jade

Oh, don't worry. I'm not going to cry. I've shed enough tears over the years. It's just... Well it's sad, that's all.

Rab

I remember reading in an auld book about a forest that led to the realm of the faeries. I wonder if it could be this one?

Rab

I'm not sure we'll ever find out, mind. They say the faeries are shy as anything and have all sorts of clever tricks and ruses to keep humans from finding their kingdom.

Hendrik

I once undertook a training exercise with the Heliodorian army that involved an expedition to a forest such as this one. I became separated from my unit, and ended up alone...

Hendrik

It was dark and cold, and I had no provisions. After several hours of desperate foraging, I eventually managed to find some wild mushrooms.

Erik

There's nothing but trees, no matter where you look. How the heck are you supposed to find your way round this place?

Erik

I guess they call it the Neverglade because once you enter it, you never get out...

Erik

This tower's impressive and all. But getting to the top is going to mean a whole lot of climbing stairs...

Veronica

I wonder what made these monsters decide to infest this tower? Well, I suppose we're going to find out...

Serena

I remember seeing a picture of Pegasus in one of my old story books. She had enormous, white wings, like an angel...

Serena

Imagine flying through the sky on her back! Oh, it would be so wonderful, wouldn't it?

Sylvando

Just imagine, honey! Imagine living in the same world as Pegasus! She's must be the most elegant creature that ever lived!

Sylvando

I wonder if I could persuade her to come with us to Erdrea for a special guest appearance at the circus...

Jade

I've always liked towers. There's nothing like running up and down stairs to keep you in peak condition!

Rab

Aye, it's a fine auld tower, right enough. The tockles told me a bit about it. It was built in honour of a sacred flying horse—the mighty Pegasus.

Rab

I'd be keen to see that creature with my own eyes. They're clearly a very big deal round these parts.

Hendrik

The horse motif is a recurring theme in the design of this tower. It reminds me of my own loyal steed, Obsidian.

Hendrik

Speaking of which, it has been far too long since I last paid him a visit. I must remember to do so upon our return.

Erik

I'll admit it, when they asked us to save all these other worlds on top of our own, it sounded far too much like hard work...

Erik

I'm glad we didn't refuse though! Our adventures in other worlds have been some of the most fun we've had!

Erik

Man, working here must be tough. Getting those rocks up to the surface looks like back-breaking work.

Veronica

These rainbow rocks remind me of the pretty pebbles Serena and I used to collect when we were little.

Veronica

Poor Serena. When I first gave her one she thought it was a piece of candy and tried to chew on it...

Serena

(sniff) Well, as you'd expect, this place smells of dust and rocks.

Serena

That's not all, though. There's a damp mouldy odour mixed in there too. To be honest, I rather like it!

Sylvando

Hey, honey! Guess what the tockles told me? Apparently rainbow rocks smash into smithereens if you put two of the same colour together.

Sylvando

I guess that means you shouldn't use them for wedding rings—imagine if a couple wearing rainbow rock rings held hands? It doesn't bear thinking about...

Jade

This place is truly enormous. The miners must get a good workout, lugging the rainbow rocks to the surface.

Rab

There were lots of mines back in Dundrasil when I was a bairn. Back then, we used to trade all sorts of precious minerals and metals with other kingdoms.

Rab

The jewel in that pendant of yours comes from the Drasilian mines, too—another nice wee reminder of home.

Hendrik

I have never heard anyone in Erdrea speak of rainbow rocks, but in this world they appear to be very well known indeed.

Hendrik

I suppose that whatever the similarities, there will always some fundamental differences between worlds.

Erik

Rainbow rocks, huh? I've never heard of them before, but I bet they'd fetch a pretty penny.

Erik

I'll have to take Derk here some day. If there's one man who'd know how to turn a profit from a place like this, it's him.

Erik

Man, this place is seriously gloomy. I feel like something could come at me out of the shadows at any second...

Veronica

It's such a shame to see a grand old castle like this lying in ruins.

Veronica

It'd be nice if someone could refurbish it, but all of those thorns aren't going to make that easy...

Serena

Look at the size of these thorns, <pc>! Make sure you don't touch any of them, won't you?

Sylvando

It's so quiet here, it's like time's standing still or something. I wonder what could have happened here...?

Jade

Whoever lived here seems to be long gone. I hope they're alright, wherever they are...

Rab

(mutter) (mumble) Aye, ye wouldnae want to put a balustrade there—

Rab

Hmm? Och, don't mind me, laddie. I was just casting a wee eye over the castle architecture. I'm trying to get some ideas for the reconstruction of Dundrasil castle, y'see...

Hendrik

There is something deeply unsettling about this castle. I fear that tarrying here too long would be unwise...

Erik

Me and castles, we don't get along so well. I mean, you remember when I got slung in that cell back in Heliodor, right?

Erik

How about we finish up what we've got to do here, then head someplace else? I'm kind of on edge, you see...

Erik

Oh man... This is exactly the kind of cave you go into and never come out again.

Erik

I really don't know why you think that wandering around someplace like this is a good idea <pc>, but hey—you're the boss.

Veronica

Grrr... This place is like a maze! The paths keep twisting back on themselves!

Veronica

I hope you're keeping track of the paths we've already taken, <pc>. I am NOT having you walking us around in circles all day.

Serena

Yoo-hooo!

Serena

Gosh... Judging by how long it took for that echo to come back, I'd say we were in a very large cavern indeed...

Sylvando

Listen to this, honey: the tockles told me that this is a kind of special, holy place that only people with inside information know about.

Sylvando

I have to say, it looks just like any other dank cave to me, but who am I to doubt them?

Jade

We must remain vigilant, <pc>. In a place like this, there's no telling when or where we may come under attack.

Rab

Wait a wee second, laddie... I'm sure I just saw something silver over there, scurrying off into the shadows...

Hendrik

I must say, the tockles have chosen a fine place in which to stage their trial. I would like to return here some day, to challenge myself once again.

Erik

This whole cave looks exactly the same, and there's nothing to help you remember where you are. We're going to have fun trying to get out of here...