Rab

Well, now... This place looks a mite familiar...

Rab

Aye, it's these funny wee buildings... We've seen them before...

Jade

Yes, there's no mistaking it. It looks just like the floating island where we met the Watcher, doesn't it?

Jade

Let's go and take a closer look. Who knows—we might find something interesting...

Serena

This painting...it's fascinating... It really...draws you in, doesn't it?

Rab

It reminds me of something... Ah, of course! I've been reading a book they say was written by the Watchers of late. Let me see if I can find the right part...

Rab

‘SPIRITS OF LOST TIME. BEINGS BORN FROM THE LAND. BEINGS WHO CONTROL TIME.’

Hendrik

‘Spirits of Lost Time’? Could they be these figures in the painting?

Rab

According to the book, they guard a sacred light that controls the flow of time.

Rab

And when that light burns bright enough, even those who are lost to eternity can be restored...

Sylvando

Restored how, exactly? You mean like...brought back to life?

Jade

Wait! If that was true, then maybe—well just maybe...

Jade

Think about it! We lost someone to eternity, didn't we? Someone we'd love to see again!

*: ...Veronica!

Serena

Do you really think we could...bring her back?

Sylvando

Well? What else does it say about this light?

Rab

‘LIGHT LIVES IN TOWER'S HEART. SACRED TOWER. TOWER OF LOST TIME.

Rab

‘WATCHERS GUARD WHEEL OF TIME. KEY TO TOWER. KEY TO TIME.

Rab

‘KEY BRINGS SPIRITS. SETS WHEELS IN MOTION.’

Serena

So if we had the Wheel of Time, we might... We might really be able to...?

Erik

What have we got to lose? If there's even a chance, we have to try, right?

Serena

Erik's right! No matter how unlikely it is, if it might be our chance to see her again, we simply have to try!

Sylvando

But the Watchers are all gone, right? So how do we find this Wheel thingy?

Rab

This was once one of their islands, wasn't it? And I'd say that hole in the wall up there was pretty wheel-like...

Rab

I reckon we could do worse than start our search right here, ye know.

Erik

There's a way through up there. Let's go poke around some more, shall we?

<pc> acquires the Wheel of Time!

Sylvando

You found the Wheel of Time! Honey, you are just too good at this!

Rab

So if I understood that book correctly, the Wheel will bring the Spirits of Lost Time to the tower they mentioned.

Hendrik

But where might this tower be found? No likely candidates spring to mind...

Sylvando

What's the matter, darling?

Erik

You got an idea where the place we're looking for might be?

Erik

I thought of something—there's an old tower north of Yggdrasil I always wondered about.

Erik

Unless anyone's got any better ideas, what say we climb aboard our friendly whale and see what we can see up there?

Rab

Looks like we found the right tower. I wonder if these Spirits of Lost Time are here already...

Rab

Come on, laddie. Let's head on in and see what we can see.

*: I am the Timekeeper... The flow of time... Of destiny... I watch over them... Guide them...

Erik

But what ARE you?

The Timekeeper

I am just what I say I am... And that is all I am...

Serena

I... I hope you don't mind us intruding, but...we heard there might be a rather special light here in the tower that can... Well, that can...bring people back...

Serena

We've lost someone very special you see, and...well, we were hoping you might be able to help us.

The Timekeeper

You speak of Time's Sphere...

The Timekeeper

If you were to harness its power, that which you seek might be attained...

The Timekeeper

But to lose time is to lose much... The path you propose to follow is not one to be trodden lightly...

Hendrik

To lose time? What do you mean?

The Timekeeper

Time's Sphere is the crystallisation of all that has taken place in Erdrea since memory began... Each moment gathered by the Spirits of Lost Time... Savoured... Remembered...

The Timekeeper

To take a sword to the Sphere would be to erase those moments... To return to the time of the last intact memory...

The Timekeeper

If your companion is to be restored to you...time itself must be destroyed...

The Timekeeper

As I say... To lose time is to lose much...

Serena

So in order to save Veronica, we would need to...turn back time...?

Rab

I think I'm beginning to get the picture...

Rab

We'd need to go back to... Aye...

Rab

We'd need to go back to before Yggdrasil fell! That way, we could stop Mordegon before it was too late!

Rab

That wouldnae just save Veronica—it would save the whole of Erdrea! Think of all the pain and suffering we could prevent!

The Timekeeper

It is possible... All is possible...

The Timekeeper

It may be that returning to that particular fork in the flow of time brings all that you wish and more...

Hendrik

Then it must be done! I would gladly give up all that has happened since that day for the chance to change it!

The Timekeeper

Alas, to lose time is to lose much... Only one of you may return to that place...

The Timekeeper

The Sphere can be broken but once... By a single hand... A hand possessed of a singular power...

The Timekeeper

In this world only one such power exists...

The Timekeeper

That of the Luminary...

The Timekeeper

I see you... I know you... I knew you the moment you appeared...

The Timekeeper

Only you can break the Sphere... And only with the Sword of Light...

The Timekeeper

When it is broken... When the memories are shattered... You will return to the past... And there you will stay...

Erik

You mean he'll have to live it all again? He can't come back here...to us?

The Timekeeper

To lose time is to lose much... This world... This reality... These will be lost to you... And that is not all...

The Timekeeper

The outcome of the Sphere's shattering is impossible to foresee...

The Timekeeper

You may be lost forever... Trapped in a corner of time... A half-faded memory...

Serena

(gasp) That's awful...!

The Timekeeper

Your present... Your companions... Your life, even... All these may be lost to you...

The Timekeeper

Knowing this, are you willing to risk all for the sake of your departed friend...?

The Timekeeper

Only you can decide... I will await you before the Sphere...

Serena

I'm sorry, but you simply can't do this! We won't let you!

Erik

Okay, okay. You win...

Erik

We know you well enough by now not to try and talk you out of this.

Erik

But you'd better not mess this up! You go back there and you save her, you hear? Save us all!

Jade

Do what you have to do. We won't stand in your way.

The Timekeeper

The decision is made... Then you must know all that I know...

The Timekeeper

To lose time will be to lose much... But some semblance of your present self will remain...

The Timekeeper

Your memories... The record of your adventures thus far...

The Timekeeper

Your knowledge of battle, and all that you have learned...

The Timekeeper

And last of all...

The Timekeeper

The containers that surround the altar... These are the Time Capsules...

The Timekeeper

These sacred vessels are immune to the flow of time...

The Timekeeper

When you shatter the Sphere, all that you possess will be placed within them...

The Timekeeper

Thus may the items you require journey with you to the past...

The Timekeeper

Alas, there is one item that will not survive the journey: the Sword of Light...

The Timekeeper

But you should retain possession of its twin, the Sword of Shadows.

The Timekeeper

This will surely prove to be a more than worthy weapon for the time being.

The Timekeeper

Now you know all that I know... All else is...unknowable... When you are ready, join me by the Sphere...

The Timekeeper

Step forward, Luminary... And into the past...

Erik

Wait!

Hendrik

When you meet me in the past, we will be enemies again. But know this...

Hendrik

I stand ready to pledge myself to your cause once more! To be your sword, your shield, your unswerving companion!

Sylvando

Yes, yes. Very dramatic Hendrik, honey. Now, if you've quite finished frowning and swearing oaths...

Sylvando

Farewell, darling! I look forward to seeing you...in the past!

Jade

I know you can do this! I know you won't let anything stand in your way!

Jade

And the usses of the past will be there for you whenever you need us!

Jade

Now, if I know your grandfather, he'll have a few words to say before you go...

Rab

Ye've grown into a fine figure of a man, laddie!

Rab

Don't look down now—we'll only be apart a wee while. We're back there waiting for ye after all. Ye'll do us proud, I know ye will!

Rab

How could ye not do? Ye're my own flesh and blood after all! Heh heh heh!

Serena

I... I suppose I began this journey with you feeling that I was simply doing my duty...

Serena

But it became...so much more than that... I'll never forget the time we've spent together.

Serena

So please... (sniff) If you don't mind...

Serena

...I hope you'll take me along with you all over again!

The Timekeeper

The time of departure is upon us... Luminary, take the Sword of Light in hand...

Rab

Wait, laddie!

Erik

This isn't goodbye—not by a long shot!

Erik

See you on the other side!

Take care! And remember—we'll be waiting for you!

Take this cur, this harbinger of calamity,

and cast him into the furthest corner of the dungeon!

Let's do this. I believe in you.

I believe in the Luminary.

We of Arboria swear to protect you.

While we live, none shall defeat you.

Friends! Shipmates! Amigos!

Zwaardsrust and the Rainbough await!

Destiny beckons!

I don't know how Mordegon's planning on achieving eternal life,

but I know one thing: we're going to stop him!

You must defeat him. The fate of our world depends upon it. Good luck.

*: O Serenica, blessed ancestor... The time has come at last for us to fulfil our destiny...

Veronica

We're going to use the Orbs to take the Luminary up to the World Tree, and he's going to awaken the power that will banish the darkness...

Veronica

We've never been up to Yggdrasil before, so we don't know what's up there waiting for us...

Veronica

But no matter what happens, I swear I won't let the Luminary come to harm!

Veronica

He's our light and our hope, and he'll rid our world of darkness, I know he will!

Veronica

Serenica, sage of legend! Lend me your power! Help me fulfil my duty and protect the Luminary!

Veronica

...Oi! What are you doing here!? ...Wait, you weren't listening, were you?

Veronica

What do you think you're up to, waltzing in here with that great ugly thing strapped to your back, anyway? And where in the world have you been?

Veronica

Father Benedictus was talking to us all, and you just upped and disappeared without so much as a by your leave! What were you thinking!?

Veronica

What's the matter? Cat got your tongue? ...Stop staring at me like that, will you? You look like you've seen a ghost!

Veronica

We've got important things to be getting on with! The last thing we need is you acting like a big weirdo! So come on—pull yourself together!

Sylvando

Darling, there you are! We couldn't find you anywhere! Oh, we were so worried about you!

Sylvando

Well, don't look so surprised to see us! We've been right here all along, you know!

Erik

Uh... What's with that sword? You're supposed to be the good guy, remember?

Erik

Heh. Well, whatever floats your boat. Anyway, time to get this show on the road.

Serena

Father Benedictus says we're to take the Orbs and offer them up to the altar at the top of the mountain.

Jade

We need to go through those doors and follow the path through the First Forest, apparently. Shall we get going?

Rab

Aye! Not long now till we get up to the World Tree at long last and finally find out how to get rid of that rotter Mordegon! Let's away!

Jade

So this is the Heart of Yggdrasil? It's strange—I feel like I've been here before...

Erik

I know what you mean... It's...weirdly familiar...

Sylvando

Well, it is the source of all life. I guess that makes sense...

Sylvando

Owww! Well, that's not very nice! The naughty thing gave me a shock!

Rab

Aye, and so it should. I doubt the World Tree would let any but the one who bears Her mark near Her holiest of holies...

Rab

After all, only he can wield the weapon destined to dispel the darkness...the Sword of Light...

Rab

Now, laddie—it's time to reach into the Heart of Yggdrasil and claim your birthright.

Rab

Only you can do it! Only you can save our world!

Jasper

H-How in the...?

Erik

Damn you, Jasper! How did you find us!?

Jasper

Find you? Ha ha! Did you witless vermin not realise I was following you all along?

Jade

What was that!?

Jasper

Now, now, Princess. Such boorish behaviour hardly befits one of your station. Do you not see that you are utterly powerless to stop me?

Jasper

My powers...repelled...? B— How!?

Jasper

Wait—that sword...

Jasper

Very impressive... But it will take more than a showy new weapon to defeat me!

Jasper

Come, Luminary—all of you! Prepare for the end! The Tree of Life shall be your place of death!

*: ...Wakey wakey!

Veronica

...And about time too! You can't laze about all day—we've got to get going!

Veronica

Has no one ever told you it's rude to stare?

Veronica

What? Did you have a bad dream or something? Well, whatever it is, snap out of it!

Serena

Come on! It's time to go up to Yggdrasil and find out how we're going to drive darkness from the world!

Jasper

Ngaaah!

Jasper

No... This cannot be... I cannot be...defeated...

Jasper

I cannot disappoint...my master...

Jasper

Hngh...

King Carnelian

And what do we have here?

*: What has Jasper led us into?

Hendrik

What happened here?

Rab

Yer pal showed his true colours, that's what happened! He's no servant of Heliodor—he's sold his soul to the forces of evil!

Jade

The Luminary is not your enemy! It was Jasper all along!

Jasper

C-Curse...you...

Hendrik

So this is how you repay your king? With treachery?

Jasper

Master... H-Help me...

Jade

(gasp)

King Carnelian

Faithless cur! You would dare to betray me—betray your kingdom!? Death is more than you deserve!

King Carnelian

I am grateful to you, Hendrik. If you had not brought me here, I may never have learned the truth.

King Carnelian

If not for your intervention, who knows how long it might have continued? Who knows how much damage might have been wrought?

Hendrik

I was merely doing my duty, sire. I only wish he had been unmasked sooner.

King Carnelian

It seems I owe you an apology. I have visited a grave injustice upon you.

King Carnelian

It was Jasper who spoke of the Darkspawn. Who poisoned me against you. I see now that all this was merely part of his wicked scheme.

Jade

...Father!

King Carnelian

Oh, ahh... Jade! My beloved daughter! How is it that I did not see you there? Today is a day of surprises indeed! Come! Let me look at you!

King Carnelian

You have suffered greatly, Lord Robert...

King Carnelian

The fall of Dundrasil and all that has happened since were tragic events indeed. But it is time to put them behind us and face the future, would you not agree?

Rab

Sorry, Your Majesty, but I'll be putting nothing behind me until I've dealt with the cause of it all—Mordegon.

King Carnelian

Ah, yes. Mordegon. Doubtless Jasper bent the knee to that fiend...

King Carnelian

I see now that he is the source of the evil that afflicts our world. No doubt he is out there even as we speak, lying low, biding his time...

King Carnelian

But we have the Luminary on our side! Now, you must claim the Sword of Light! The sacred power of Yggdrasil is your birthright! Take it! It is long past time...

King Carnelian

It is beautiful! Magnificent! May I...take a closer look...?

King Carnelian

...Gah!

King Carnelian

Wh-Wh-What was that!?

King Carnelian

Well, no matter. Now that we have the Sword, let us return to Heliodor. We must celebrate your triumph!

Rab

Wait—ye're inviting us back to the castle?

King Carnelian

But of course, Lord Robert. You are the defenders of Yggdrasil. The unmaskers of the traitor Jasper. Your great deeds deserve recognition.

King Carnelian

Well, Luminary? I trust that you will take me up on my invitation?

Hendrik

...I have wronged you. But in time, I will make amends. I swear it.

King Carnelian

We will go ahead and begin the preparations. We look forward to welcoming you in Heliodor.

King Carnelian

Honoured Luminary! It gives me great pleasure to welcome you in the manner you deserve at last!

King Carnelian

To think I once thought ill of you... Saw you as a harbinger of calamity... Called you unconscionable things... Truly, Jasper cast a most malign shadow...

King Carnelian

I owe you a great deal. You have revealed the traitor in our midst, and returned my daughter to me.

King Carnelian

As a small token of my appreciation, I have arranged for some...special visitors. Hendrik, if you would...

Hendrik

Yes, sire.

Gemma

Oh, there you are at last! We've been dying to see you!

Gemma

I was so worried about you! I heard all these horrible stories! I, I thought you...you might be...

Gemma

Right after you left the village, this horrible man called Jasper came with all these soldiers.

Gemma

I'll never forget his eyes—they were so cold. He ordered us all to gather in the middle of the village and then... Then he told his men to kill us all...

Gemma

But Sir Hendrik came to the rescue! He showed up just in the nick of time, and told Jasper to let us live!

Gemma

They still locked us up in the castle, but at least we were safe... And then they came and told us you weren't a baddie after all, and let us go!

Amber

We've been through an awful lot, love. But from what I hear, so have you... I'm proud of you. And so is your grandad, I'm sure.

King Carnelian

Now, let us begin the festivities at last. A banquet worthy of our saviour awaits!

King Carnelian

From this day forth, none shall doubt the Luminary! He shall be honoured! Celebrated! Adored!

*: Huzzah!

*: All hail the Luminary!

<pc> and his companions are the guests of honour at a banquet the likes of which Heliodor has never seen.

The singing, dancing and merriment last long into the night.

Then at last, the revellers retire to bed...

*: ...Argh!

King Carnelian

What is this!? Why can I not touch the sword!? Surely it cannot be...?

King Carnelian

Accursed Luminary! Give it to me! Give me the Sword of Light! It belongs to me!

Jade

What's going on in here?

Hendrik

Princess? What is the meaning of this?

Jade

I knew it! You're not my father! Look at you! You're a monster, not a man!

Rab

Ye, blighter, ye! I had a feeling in my waters that something wasnae quite right with ye, Carnelian!

Erik

So this whole thing was a sham? The banquet, the speeches? Wow, that's cold. So who ARE you?

King Carnelian

Gragh!

Jade

He disappeared!

Veronica

Oi, you! Stop skulking in the shadows! Come out and show your stupid face!

Jade

Something tells me he won't have gone far! Quick, let's search the castle!

Veronica

No more giving us the runaround, you! We've got you cornered!

Serena

Now let the King go and show us your true form, fiend!

*: Hm hm hm hm hm hm! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

Mordegon

Unmasked at last! I have been enjoying Carnelian's...hospitality since the day Dundrasil fell.

Mordegon

But the game ends here. I have wasted too much time already waiting for you to lead me to the Sword of Light.

Mordegon

And since I was unable to steal it from you, it seems I must take it by force. Very well. Come to Mordegon like good little lambs...and die!

Rab

Mordegon! So it's you! I've waited years for this day to come!

Hendrik

Not only Jasper, but...His Majesty too...? Your deception shall not go unpunished, devil!

Mordegon

You have been a serviceable puppet over the years, Hendrik. But it is time you joined your wretched kinfolk...in hell!

Hendrik

My... You mean... It was you!? You who...massacred my people...?

Jade

It was all you, wasn't it? The destruction of Dundrasil... The families torn apart...

Jade

You've stolen so much from so many... And now you're going to pay!

Hendrik

I stand with you, Luminary. My loved ones, my countrymen—they must be avenged.

Erik

I'm with you too! This is the guy who's had it in for you all this time, right? Let's show him who he's been messing with!

Mordegon

Well, Luminary? What are you waiting for? Come! Give me your power, that I may rule over this world unopposed!

Mordegon

NOOOOOOOOO!!!

Mordegon

...Hm! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

Mordegon

I see...

Mordegon

So be it... But do not think...that you are the only one who has...defied the flow of time...

Mordegon

...Hngh!

*: Ngh...

Jade

Father!

Jade

Father! Are you alright?

King Carnelian

Jade...? Can it...really be you...?

King Carnelian

Have I been...dreaming...? The last I remember is the attack on Dundrasil... After that, all is...black...

King Carnelian

Wait! That mark!

King Carnelian

The child! The Luminary! But...you were a mere babe in arms when I last saw you...

King Carnelian

There is clearly much we need t-to discuss... But you must forgive me... I am still feeling...rather faint...

King Carnelian

(cough cough)

Jade

Father! You mustn't overexert yourself! Come on, let's get you to bed.

Jade

I need to look after him. We'll meet here again tomorrow, alright?

Sylvando

Those two are going to have a lot to catch up on, hm? A lot...

Word soon spreads through the castle that King Carnelian has been under the spell of an evil demon.

While the King recovers, <pc> and his companions get some much-needed rest.

Then, that evening...

King Carnelian

I know the truth now...hard as it was to swallow... The things I did while under the monster's spell are almost too terrible to contemplate.

King Carnelian

If not for you, this kingdom—no, this entire world—would have been turned to ashes. All would have been lost to Mordegon.

King Carnelian

A true hero stands among us! Erdrea is eternally in your debt!

King Carnelian

You are a worthy heir to the legendary Erdwin. Truly, you are the Luminary—our light and our hope!

Erik

We really did it, huh?

Serena

What's the matter, Veronica?

Veronica

I, I don't know... (sob) I just...welled up, all of a sudden... I'm just...glad to be here with all of you, I suppose... Heh... (sniff)

Serena

But where else would you be, you silly thing?

Veronica

Y-You're right... (sniff) I'm being stupid... Sorry.

Veronica

Thank you. For everything.

Erik

What's going on?

Serena

I sense something...awful... Something truly, truly evil... But where is it coming from?

Erik

What was it Mordegon said just before he died?

Erik

Something about...not being the only one who'd defied the flow of time, right? But what did he mean?

*: Your Highness! Please, you must come quickly!

*: It's Erdwin's Lantern!

King Carnelian

What!?

King Carnelian

The balcony, upstairs! Quickly!

King Carnelian

This sky! I have never seen its like!

Veronica

Look! Over there!

Rab

Erdwin's Lantern! It's falling!

*: I N A N O T H E R P L A C E A N D T I M E M O R D E G O N

D E S T R O Y E D M E.

B U T M O R D E G O N I S N O M O R E.

N O W N O N E S T A N D I N M Y W A Y.

N O W I S M Y T I M E.

N O W I A M W H O L E A G A I N.

I A M R E B O R N.

King Carnelian

Erdwin's Lantern has fallen... I fear this bodes ill for us all...

King Carnelian

I dare make this request of no other, Luminary—I must ask that you investigate.

King Carnelian

The great star fell to earth in the Celestial Sands. They can be seen from the Emerald Coast—that must be your first port of call.

Hendrik

Sire, I would ask your leave to join this expedition.

Hendrik

I cannot atone for all that I have done. But perhaps in joining you, I might repay my debt at least in part.

Hendrik

Luminary! I will be your sword, your shield, your unswerving companion!

Hendrik joins the party!

Jade

It... It's enormous!

Erik

You can say that again... What the heck IS it?

Serena

It's giving off...waves...of... Oh, I don't know what, but... Whatever it is, it's certainly not pleasant...

Veronica

Well then it can't be Erdwin's Lantern, can it? ...We need to do something about it, whatever it is. But how do we even get up there?

*: Well, well, dear Luminary... It seems you are in quite the pickle...

Jade

But, how—!?

Erik

Mordegon! You're alive!

*: You're seeing me as Mordegon now, you say? How very intriguing...

*: Well, no need to panic. I'm not Mordegon. It's me—the one you people call the Seer.

Erik

Wait, how can you be the Seer?

The Seer

Oh, anyone can be the Seer, my young friend. Or should I say, the Seer can be anyone. Depends on how you look at things, really.

The Seer

Anyway, we can't have you all on edge like this now, can we? One moment...

The Seer

There. Now, where were we? Ah, yes. I was having a lovely vision of you all riding Cetacea to see the Watchers.

Erik

Umm... What the heck are you talking about?

The Seer

Let's just say that the hallowed tones of the flute of legend will carry you to every corner of the land and leave it at that, shall we?

Sylvando

The what of the what will what!? Honey, you're not making any sense!

The Seer

You don't have much time, you know. I wouldn't stand there gawping like that if I were you.

Veronica

I don't know how legendary it is, but we do have a flute. Do you think this could be the one?<yesno>

Veronica

Well, it's the only one we've got. Can't hurt to give it a go...

Sylvando

Uhh... Is anybody else seeing kind of a...huge, enormous whale, umm...flying through the air?

Serena

Didn't the Seer mention us riding something called Cetacea? Oh my... She couldn't have meant...that, could she?

Veronica

What's that gormless grin for? Anyone would think you went flying around on whales for fun!

Veronica

Well, I'm game if you are!

Veronica

All aboard! We've got a whale to catch and some Watchers to meet!

Erik

This place is insane! Who builds a town on a rock in the sky!?

*: LONG AGO, ALL WAS PEACE. ALL WAS HARMONY. YGGDRASIL BLESSED US. FAITHFUL SERVANTS OF WORLD TREE.

*: BUT SHADOW FELL. HORROR FROM ABOVE.

*: CALASMOS.

*: NOW SHADOW FALLS AGAIN. PERHAPS HE RETURNS. PERHAPS...

*: CALASMOS. DARK ONE. HATER OF LIFE. BRINGER OF DEATH.

*: LUMINARY. CETACEA RIDER. NO TIME. COME. SPEAK WITH ELDER.

Rab

These'll be the Watchers that Seer lassie was on about then, eh?

Hendrik

It seems they know something of the dark star. Come, let us speak with their Elder.

*: THIS ELDER. WISEST WATCHER. EEGOLTAP.

*: ELDER LIVES FOR ALL TIME. SEES ALL. SLEEPS MUCH. WAKES SELDOM.

*: THOUGHT WOULD WAKE FOR LUMINARY. BUT NO.

*: LISTEN. TELL WATCHER STORY. LOOK.

*: ANCIENT TIMES. CALASMOS COMES. SEEKS POWER. POWER OF YGGDRASIL.

*: BRINGS EVIL. MONSTERS. MIASMA. DESTRUCTION.

*: BUT YGGDRASIL SEES. SENDS SAVIOUR.

*: ERDWIN. LUMINARY. ANCESTOR.

*: RIDES CETACEA. CROSSES ERDREA. GATHERS COMPANIONS.

*: DRUSTAN: WARRIOR. SERENICA: SAGE. MORCANT: SORCERER.

*: JOIN FORCES. MAKE SWORD OF LIGHT. LONG BATTLE. DARK ONE DEFEATED. PEACE RETURNS.

Rab

But if they beat him, what's he doing back?

*: .........NOT KNOW.

*: BUT KNOW THIS. YOUR BIRTH. YOUR COMING. YOU ARE LIGHT. LIGHT TO BANISH DARK.

*: BUT HOW? ...NOT KNOW.

*: SEEDLINGS!

*: ELDER! ELDER WAKES!

*: ELDER SPEAKS! SILENCE! LISTEN!

Eegoltap

SEEDLINGS OF YGGDRASIL. SEEDLINGS KNOW ALL.

*: SEEDLINGS! YES!

*: GIVE GIFT! FOLLOW! TEMPLE OF DAWN!

*: SEEDLINGS ANCIENT. SACRED. PROTECT LAND. REMEMBER.

*: SEEDLING HERE REMEMBER. BUT NOT DARK ONE. NOT HOW TO BEAT.

*: BUT SEEDLINGS BELOW. ON LAND. THREE SEEDLINGS. THESE TOO REMEMBER. PERHAPS HOW TO BEAT. PERHAPS...

*: GUIDING LIGHT HERE. RAISE HAND.

Jade

Wait, the Mark...

Erik

Whoa! Did all that light just get squished down into that little thing?

<pc> acquires the Guiding Light!

*: GUIDING LIGHT. FLAME OF YGGDRAGON, CREATOR OF ERDREA. AWAKENS POWER. POWER OF LUMINARY.

*: WILL BE USEFUL. HELP TO FIND. FIND HOW TO BEAT.

*: HERE, ELDER?

*: ELDER!

Eegoltap

MUST AWAKEN POWER. POWER OF COMPANIONS.

*: ELDER WALKS! PRAISE BE!

Eegoltap

COMPANIONS HAVE LIGHT. LIGHT OF HOPE. MUST KINDLE. STRENGTHEN.

Eegoltap

LEAVES OF YGGDRASIL. CHILDREN OF WORLD TREE. SHINE FORTH!

<pc> and his companions learn new spells and abilities! New panels have been unlocked in their Character Builders!

Erik and the others' full potential has been unleashed, and their levels have increased!

<pc> also remembers all the places he's visited! He's now able to return to these locations at any time using Zoom!

Erik

Oh yeaaah! I feel amazing!

Eegoltap

SOME SAY LIGHT BRINGS DARK. LUMINARY BRINGS DARK ONE. NOT SO. MISTAKEN.

Eegoltap

LUMINARY MUST END THIS. BREAK CYCLE.

Eegoltap

YGGDRAGON'S BLESSINGS...

*: ELDER!

Eegoltap

ZZZ...

*: WAKING TIRES ELDER. WALKING TIRES ELDER. WE WILL CARRY.

Hendrik

Very well—to the lands below. Let us seek out these seedlings.

Sylvando

...You all saw that too, right?

Serena

Yes. That man... The mark on his hand... Ooh! You don't think...?

Rab

Aye, I do. And I've a feeling ye've the same instinct laddie, eh? That was Erdwin. The Luminary of Legend.

Rab

Well, we've seen that they forged the Sword of Light together, but that doesnae tell us what happened with Erdwin's Lantern.

Rab

We need another seedling, laddie...

Erik

Wow! Did you see that? That was one well-dressed whale...

Veronica

Cetacea looked very tough all of a sudden, didn't She? Could dressing Her up like that be the key to getting through to where Calasmos is?

Hendrik

I suspect it might.

Jade

Well, let's not jump to conclusions. First we need to see what the next seedling has to show us...

Serena

That was Cetacea we saw, wasn't it? Flying toward the dark star...

Serena

I suppose that means She really was the key to breaking through to the Dark One.

Veronica

But what exactly do we need to do to dress Her up like the old heroes did?

*: In another pickle, are we?

Erik

Where did you spring from!?

The Seer

If you're looking to give Cetacea a little more...oomph, you'll be needing the help of the sage Serenica.

The Seer

But to do that, you'll need to find her, of course. Which will require another memory.

Veronica

Another one? But we've visited all the seedlings!

The Seer

Come a little closer would you, Veronica dear? My eyes aren't what they used to be.

The Seer

Yes... You're not quite as you should be, are you?

Veronica

Wh-Why does that matter?

The Seer

Here. Pop this on for me.

Sylvando

Veronica, honey... Is it really you!?

Rab

Well, I'll be!

The Seer

Serena, join your sister over here, will you?

The Seer

As I'm sure you're well aware, your destiny is to guide the Luminary. When the two of you get together and pray with all your hearts—well, then miracles can happen...

The Seer

But this wasn't possible with Veronica in her...reduced state.

Serena

Who are you? Who are you really?

The Seer

Now, are you ready to fulfil your destinies? I'll need you to pray like you've never prayed before. Can you do that for me?

Hendrik

What... What could this mean?

Erik

Uhh... I think it means they've...turned into a tree?

The Seer

Come closer, Luminary. The tree has something to show you...

Erdwin

Morcant... Wherefore wouldst thou...?

Morcant

Such power! Lo, it doth burn black within me! So this is the might of the Dark One!

Rab

Of all the low-down... Grr!

Hendrik

Betrayed by the very man he trusted most...

Sylvando

That's how the Luminary of Legend died? The poor thing...

The Seer

The tree is still glowing, I see. I rather think it might have more to show you...

Drustan

No weapon save the Sword of Light may end the Dark One's life.

Eegoltap

CANNOT BE USED. NO LUMINARY NOW. ONLY HE MAY WIELD.

Eegoltap

THUS, CANNOT KILL. BUT CAN IMPRISON. SERENICA...

Serenica

Friends, lend me thy powers, that I might bind him, and banish him forever!

Drustan

What now, Serenica? What doth the future hold for thee?

Serenica

The Sword of Light belongeth with the World Tree. I mean to bear it thence.

Serenica

Thereafter...I shall venture forth upon a quest... I shall seek him out... I shall find him...

Serenica

Erdwin, my love... I will be reunited with thee... I swear it...

Serenica

Time's Sphere... I need only shatter it, and...

Serenica

Wherefore...? Am I not...strong enough...?

Serenica

Would that I might have seen thy face but...once more before I passed...

Jade

That's so sad...

Hendrik

So Erdwin's Lantern was no star... Nor was it the Luminary's final resting place...

Rab

Ye've done as ye were meant to do, girls. Ye've given the Luminary the guidance he needed.

Serena

We saw it too. We saw what happened to Serenica. What she became...

The Seer

She's still there, you know. Up in that tower. And she still holds the key to defeating the Dark One.

Erik

How come you know about all this stuff, anyhow? Didn't it all happen centuries ago?

The Seer

How indeed, my inquisitive young friend? Perhaps I had better show you...

Erik

Wh—!? You!?

The Seer

Yes, me. Morcant—Erdwin's erstwhile companion.

Morcant

There was a voice, you see. A voice inside my head. As Erdwin raised his sword to smite the Dark One, it spoke to me...

Morcant

‘Strike him down’, it said... ‘Kill him, and I will grant you power beyond your wildest dreams’...

Morcant

I tried to close my heart to those intoxicating words, but...before I knew what was happening, my friend lay at my feet...

Morcant

The Dark One's power filled me... Corrupted me... Poisoned my mind... I became...Mordegon.

Morcant

But even then, a part of me held out against the darkness. In time, it took on its own form. And that is who stands before you now.

Morcant

Now Mordegon is defeated, and so I too must fade. But I have one last prophecy for you before I go.

Morcant

The Timekeeper awaits you, Luminary. In a place north of the World Tree. The power of the Watchers will take you there.

Morcant

Now go and give the Dark One a hiding... And bring this story to an end at last...

*: .........

Erik

There he goes... I guess we'd better get moving, huh? Sounds like we need to go see the Watchers.

Veronica and Serena learn the Mighty Magic Burst pep power!

*: SO, LUMINARY. SEEDLINGS FOUND? GUIDANCE GRANTED?

*: THIS SCENT. OLD SCENT. FAMILIAR.

*: ELDER!

Eegoltap

...SCENT OF MORCANT.

Eegoltap

WELL?

<pc> tells Eegoltap about the visions the sacred seedlings showed him and his companions.

Eegoltap

SUSPECTED. BUT DID NOT KNOW.

Eegoltap

MORCANT'S SORCERY WAS GREAT. GREATEST, PERHAPS. BUT HIS HEART...TORN.

Eegoltap

NEVER SATISFIED. ALWAYS CRAVING MORE. MORE POWER. TOO MUCH...

Eegoltap

NOW YOU GO. TO MEET WITH SERENICA. GIFT FOR YOU.

<pc> receives the Wheel of Time!

Serena

So this will get us into Serenica's tower will it?

Veronica

Thank you very much, Elder Eegoltap!

Eegoltap

SEND REGARDS TO SERENICA. EEGOLTAP'S...REGARDS...

Rab

It worked! That's grand! Let's go and meet Serenica, shall we?

Rab

Come on, laddie! We've a date with destiny!

Serena

Are you...Serenica?

The Timekeeper

Serenica...? This is not a name I know... State your purpose here...

Veronica

The Dark One has returned, and...well, we need you to give us the power to save the world.

The Timekeeper

Save the world...?

Veronica

Do you remember this, Serenica? This was your flute.

The Timekeeper

I... I know it... But from where...?

The Timekeeper

The memory is faint, but... Yes... It is there...

The Timekeeper

And yet...the flute I remember was...different... Mightier...

The Timekeeper

It can play but one melody... But it is a great one... A sacred one... A song of awakening... A song handed down through the years...

Serena

I think we know that song! Veronica?

*: Rejoice, rejoice, the time is come,

*: Arise, awaken holy one,

The Timekeeper

We offer unto you the skies...

*: Fly free once more! Arise! Arise!

Sylvando

Oh, Cetacea darling, You are looking just fabulous! A vision—literally!

Long have I waited... Since the time of Erdwin...

Since the last great clash with Calasmos...

Jade

She... She spoke to us!

Serena

Shh! I think She's trying to tell us something...

But know this... The Dark One is powerful beyond imagining...

A trial awaits you... Beneath once-mighty Zwaardsrust...

A means to test thy mettle ere the final fight begins...

Go to him... Go to Drustan...

And when the time comes...

When you would pierce the wall that guards him...

I stand ready to serve thee...

Rab

A wee practice scrap or two before the main event sounds like just what we need. I reckon we could do worse than pay Zwaardsrust a visit.

Erik

He's right—this is one battle we can't be too prepared for. Let's go get fighting fit before we take him down!

The Timekeeper

Erdwin...?

Y O U H A V E C O M E,

Y G G D R A G O N S P A W N.

I A M C A L A S M O S.

B O R N O F T H E V O I D.

Serena

Th-The evil radiating from him, it's... It's almost unbearable!

Y G G D R A G O N B E G A T Y G G D R A S I L.

I S H A L L D E S T R O Y T H E W O R L D T R E E.

T H E V O I D S H A L L C O N S U M E Y O U A L L.

Hendrik

To even hope to best such a foe may seem pure folly...but we cannot flinch or falter. We are our world's last and only hope!

Jade

Can we really do this...?

Sylvando

Oh honey, you better believe we can! Come on! We've waited our whole lives for this moment!

Veronica

We'll win alright! He won't know what hit him!

Rab

Well, laddie—this is it. It's time to do what ye were born to do. Ready?

Erik

Here it comes—the final showdown! Let's do this!

C O M E C H I L D R E N O F L I G H T.

G I V E Y O U R S E L V E S T O D A R K N E S S.

S O O N A L L S H A L L K N O W T H E V O I D.

King Carnelian

One moment, if you would.

King Carnelian

Honoured Luminary. Will you permit me and my daughter a few minutes alone?

King Carnelian

Despite Mordegon's machinations, my subjects have remained content. My kingdom has remained free of undue suffering. Alas, you, my dear, were not so lucky...

King Carnelian

I cannot help but wonder how things might have been if I had remained by your side on that fateful day...

King Carnelian

Perhaps Mordegon would not have possessed me... Perhaps I would not have missed all those years with my beloved daughter...

King Carnelian

If only I had been better... Stronger... Perhaps I could have resisted him...

King Carnelian

You were meant to know only peace. To be the princess of a great kingdom, blissfully ignorant of the woes of the world. But no. Instead you fought...

King Carnelian

But you have fought enough. It is time to come home. To claim your birthright. To live in peace and privilege here with me in Heliodor.

Jade

Oh, Father...

Jade

I wouldn't change any of it. I wouldn't change a single day.

Jade

I've been travelling now for many years... Searching for...something... Meaning, I suppose...

Jade

And it's been hard. Sometimes unbearably so...

Jade

But it was worth it. I found what I was looking for in the end.

Jade

You, Father... Rab, my friends... The people of Heliodor—all the people of Erdrea, in fact...

Jade

These are what give life meaning. And they need protecting. And I'll do whatever it takes to protect them—all of them!

King Carnelian

You do your kingdom—and your father—proud.

King Carnelian

I had thought to save this for the day you took the throne, but I see now that it is time.

King Carnelian

The tiara is very precious. It once belonged to your mother.

Jade

Thank you, Father. It's beautiful...

King Carnelian

Now go. Do what you must do. And when all is ended, and peace has returned, you must come home to us. To Heliodor.

Jade

Of course! I'm looking forward to it!

Derk

Eeek! 'Elp me! Someone! Anyone!

Erik

Derk!

Derk

I, I'd know that voice anywhere! Erik? Is that you?

Erik

Come on! Derk needs our help!

*: Skreee!

Miko

Look, the mirror glows!

At last, its power wakens.

Now to see the truth...

Miko

Mirror, with your light,

Rid us of the dragon's curse!

Let my son be free!

Miko

Ryu!

Ryu

Mother!

Miko

The drought breaks! Rain falls!

Tears of joy well in my eyes!

Pain washes away!

Miko

How long I waited!

The nights were never-ending!

I pined like the wolf!

Ryu

Mother, I am here.

The time of sorrow over,

The dragon no more.

Ryu

Who...?

Miko

They are our saviours.

Restorers of the mirror,

Heralds of the truth.

Ryu

My joy knows no bounds!

United with my mother,

Dawn breaks on heart's hills!

Miko

We owe you a debt.

We await you in the shrine,

Let us give thanks there.

Vince

What brings you here, partner? Wait—you can tell me later. We got bigger problems—check it out.

Vince

Somethin' funny's goin' round. Kinda reminds me how I used to look after a night on the old fightin' juice.

Vince

Which means this must be Arachtagon's doing. But you took that sucker out, right? I just don't get it...

Vince

Well, whatever. Right now, we need to knock some sense into these guys. Whaddya say, partner? For old times' sake!

Malicious Underdigger

Geh heh heh heh heh! Cor, I feel bleedin' amazin'! Like I could punch the 'ead off an 'orse!

Malicious Abominable Showman

Shlurp! Come here and let me give you a licking! I can't wait to shee what your blood tashtesh like! Shlurrrp!

Malicious Sinderella

Hee hee! I was hoping we'd get the chance to meet again. I can't wait to show you all my new moves...

Malicious Whambelina

Hey, Vince! Remember the last time we tangled? Pretty hot stuff, right? I hope you're ready for more of the same!

Malicious Golden Boy

We made a pretty good team, didn't we, Sylv? But that's all over. I'm with Arachtagon now. I don't need you any more. I don't need anybody!

Malicious Underdigger

Come on then, Champ! Let's see wot you an' yer mate 'ere are made of!

*: Ssssss... Pathetic... Those humans were even more ssspinelesss than I thought... Ssstill, they were jussst the warm-up act...

Vince

Arachtagon!? What the—!? How come you're still alive!?

Malicious Arachtagon

Ssssss... I owe it all to the Dark One! He brought me back and made me ssstronger than ever!

Malicious Arachtagon

Ensssnaring power-hungry fighters in my web of deceit is ssso easy now... Sssoon all will ssserve me!

Malicious Arachtagon

But Vince... What'sss happened to you, old friend...? You don't ssseem ssso desssperate as you once did... Has the Luminary sssoftened your sssickly human heart...?

Malicious Arachtagon

Sssuch a shame... I had sssomething ssspecial in mind for you... You were going to be the centrepiece of my plan to rule Octagonia...

Vince

Uh-uh, not gonna happen! C'mon, partner—let's kick this creepy-crawly back into the trash!

Malicious Arachtagon

Ssssss! You think you can ssstop me? Ssstupid humans!

Malicious Arachtagon

Very well! Then I'll have to show you how ssstrong I've become! How ssstrong the Dark One has made me!

Malicious Gloomnivore

Grrrahahaharrr... I'm starving! Give me fresh misery to feed on before I waste away! Come—despair for me!

Veronica

Hey! What are you doing!? Leave that poor man alone!

Malicious Gloomnivore

Grrraharrr... Fresh meat! Mmm... And delivered right to my door, no less... The Dark One is a benevolent master indeed...

Malicious Gloomnivore

His return has filled me with a power greater than ever before... And he will bring about such suffering that I will feast for an eternity!

Malicious Gloomnivore

Not that I haven't been enjoying the meal at hand, of course... This one's misery has sated my hunger for many a delicious year... Ever since his kingdom fell...

Rab

Surely not...? Irwin!?

Rab

A great man. And a fine warrior too. And, most importantly of all...your father...

Malicious Gloomnivore

This one's misery is just...exquisite... His kingdom ruined, his family gone... Betrayed... Dying alone... Mmm!

Malicious Gloomnivore

Which is why I've been drawing out his torture for so long... But even the most fabulous feasts must come to an end... It is time to move on to the next course...

Malicious Gloomnivore

How does your despair compare, I wonder? Hold still while I sample its delights!

Malicious Gloomnivore

Gyaaarrrgh...!

King Irwin

Wh-Where am I...?

King Irwin

Wait—those eyes...I'd know them anywhere...

King Irwin

Son...is it really you?

King Irwin

It was you who saved me, wasn't it?

Irwin... You're back...

You're back to your old self at last...

King Irwin

Eleanor...?

Our son has freed you...

Despair no longer holds you captive...

You are free to join me after all these years...

King Irwin

I am, my love... I am...

My dear son... My darling boy...

Many hardships await you... Many trials lie ahead...

But you must not stray from your path...

You must not falter...

Let the light of hope...the light inside you...be your guide...

And remember...we will always watch over you...

Farewell, my darling...

I love you...so much...

Rab

Goodbye, my little one... Goodbye, Irwin... I hope both of you find peace at last...

Hendrik

Puerto Valor... I have fond memories of this city.

Hendrik

I trained here under Don Rodrigo. It has changed little over the years.

Hendrik

This place made me the knight I am today. The training was rigorous and the conditions harsh, but Don Rodrigo was a fine teacher, and a fine man.

Sylvando

Okay darlings, you have fun now! I need to go and, uh...powder my...horse... Ahem. Ciao for now!

Hendrik

Sylvando. Wait.

Hendrik

You are Don Rodrigo's son, Norberto. I have long suspected as much.

Sylvando

You found out my little secret, huh? Nice work, Inspector Hendrik! I guess I should be flattered you even remember me from back then...

Hendrik

Why? I do not understand. Why would such a diligent boy—one so committed to the knightly cause—abandon it so...utterly? Your father must surely disapprove.

Hendrik

This is why you are leaving, correct? You mean to avoid him?

Hendrik

At a time like this, you would put your personal concerns over those of your companions? Erdwin's Lantern hangs low in the sky. Our world is in danger.

Hendrik

If we are to have a hope of overcoming what awaits us, we will need your father's wisdom and experience. You will need it.

Sylvando

Hmm...

Sylvando

Okay, okay. You're right, I guess. Papi does have a trick or two I always wanted him to teach me. Now's probably the time...

Sylvando

I've made up my mind, darling—I'm going to face my papi. But I can't walk into that room alone—will you come with me?<yesno>

Sylvando

Not funny, honey. Will you come with me to see him or not?<yesno>

Sylvando

I knew you wouldn't let me down! Alright, prepare for a heart-warming scene of reconciliation!

Sylvando

Uhh, hi Papi...

Don Rodrigo

Hm?

Don Rodrigo

¡Caramba!

Don Rodrigo

¿¡Norberto!? You dare to show your face in my presence!? Then you have come to tell me something, sí?

Sylvando

I, I'm s-s-sorry, Papi! Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry! So, so sorry!

Don Rodrigo

‘Sorry’? What are you apologising for, foolish boy?

Don Rodrigo

You have become the knight in smiling armour you spoke of, sí? You have made the whole world happy?

Sylvando

N-Not yet, Papi...

Don Rodrigo

Then why are you here, hm? Why did you come back if you have not yet done as you promised?

Don Rodrigo

You promised you would do this, Norberto! You gave your word! I did not raise you to be a failure! How dare you come to me and—! Ngh!

Sylvando

P-Papi...!

Don Rodrigo

Damn you, boy! If I were younger, I would put you over my knee! What kind of a knight makes an oath and does not fulfil it!?

Sylvando

Wait—Papi, did you say ‘knight’? You still think of me as one? You have no idea how— Oh, thank you, Papi! Thank you!

Sylvando

I guess it wasn't very knightly of me to come back before I'd fulfilled my promise, huh? ...But I had a good reason!

Don Rodrigo

Erdwin's Lantern, sí? Yes... Great evil is afoot... I feel it...

Sylvando

I feel it too, Papi. We all do. And how can I make people happy if that...thing is up there making their lives miserable? It's impossible.

Sylvando

Which is why I'm going to do something about it! Only then can I fulfil my vow and make all the people of the world smile again!

Sylvando

But there's just one teensy-weensy little thing we need to ask you. We want you to help us.

Hendrik

Don Rodrigo. An ill wind blows through the world. We would call upon your wisdom. We would ask for your aid in banishing the darkness.

Don Rodrigo

¡Je je je je je! You walk in here after all these years and start asking favours before you even say hello, Hendrik? As clumsy as ever, I see!

Don Rodrigo

Very well. You shall have my aid. If I can help you to erase the dark star from the sky, I will.

Sylvando

Oh, Papi! Really!?

Don Rodrigo

¡Cómo no, Norberto! Of course! A knight serves the weak untiringly! Even if they are his son and his former pupil...

Don Rodrigo

Hmm... I have just the thing to toughen you two up. A great trial that has tested the skills of knights across the generations.

Hendrik

A great trial, Don Rodrigo? For you to call it such, it must be a test indeed...

Don Rodrigo

Oh, it is. Je je. You have been to Heliodor, sí? Then you know the Kingsbarrow. Two golden giants dwell in its darkest depths. You will defeat them.

Don Rodrigo

But mere victory will not suffice. No—you must show true unity. True chivalry. You must perform the Executioner together, and with it strike the final blow.

Don Rodrigo

If you succeed, you will be rewarded with one of the most powerful weapons ever created. With that weapon to aid you, not even the greatest of evils will stand in your way!

Sylvando

Oh, my! That sounds like quite a prize! Very well, Papi—challenge accepted!

Don Rodrigo

¡Je je je! You always did have enthusiasm to spare, Norberto! I hope it will be enough. I will open the Kingsbarrow for you. After that, you are on your own!

Sylvando

Not bad, Mr Hero of Heliodor! My papi taught you well.

Hendrik

I do not need your approval, minstrel. But you did not do so badly yourself. Your father was clearly a constructive influence on us both.

Sylvando

Speaking of Papi, where is this amazing weapon he said we'd get for winning, huh?

Hendrik

Don Rodrigo!

Don Rodrigo

¡Je je je je je je je! So you completed the trial, eh? Caramba... I was convinced you weaklings would disappoint me.

Sylvando

Don't come the haughty knight with us, mister! You're the one who lied about us getting some special weapon for taking your stupid trial!

Don Rodrigo

It was no lie. You have the weapon. The greatest weapon of all.

Sylvando

And what is that supposed to mean, huh!? Stop speaking in riddles and hand over the goods, will you?

Hendrik

Don Rodrigo... This weapon—it is not fashioned from steel or bronze, am I correct?

Don Rodrigo

¡Je je je! ¡Muy bien! Hendrik... Your reward for completing the trial was the experience of colaboración! To work together with one's brothers in chivalry is a knight's greatest weapon!

Don Rodrigo

Trust in your fellow knight. Put your faith in him, as he does in you. Do so, and hidden strengths will reveal themselves.

Don Rodrigo

Together, we are more than the sum of our parts. United, we can stand against any foe. Overcome any obstacle. This is the gift I give to you...

Sylvando

What the—!?

Hendrik

M-My—

Sylvando can now learn Chivalry skills!

Hendrik can now learn Fraternity skills!

Don Rodrigo

You have taken the first steps on the path of the knight. But you have far to go. Perhaps if you lean on one another enough, one day you will make it all the way. ¡Je je je!

Sylvando

Hey, you can't just say that and leave! You have to join us!

Don Rodrigo

J-Join you!? But... I cannot! I, I, I...

Sylvando

Ah-ah! Weren't you the one just giving the speech about knights needing to stick together? Three knights are better than two, no?

Sylvando

And I also seem to remember you saying something about doing everything you could to help us erase the dark star from the sky.

Sylvando

A knight's word IS his bond...

Hendrik

Join us, Don Rodrigo! With your mastery to guide us, we shall surely be unstoppable!

Don Rodrigo

Gah, very well! I will not join you on your quest, but call for my aid, and I will be there. Just do not call too often, hm?

Sylvando and Hendrik can now use the Who's the Daddy? pep power!

Kainui

Stay back! I'm warning you! I've got a fish knife, and I'm not afraid to use it!

Erik

Looks like we're just in time!

*: Mervellous! Mer meat for the grinder! If you think you'll escape this place alive, you're making a big merstake!

*: All humerns will fall before me, the mighty merking—undisputed merster of the seven seas!

Erik

I think it's time we showed this guy who's really in charge around here!

*: Prepare to meet your merker!

*: Hee hee hee! Heh heh heeeh! That's the stuff, laddies! You youngsters can't half dance up a storm, eh?

*: And these steps o' yours, eh? Ha ha! They're somethin' else! Och, just look at me go! Hustle! Hustle! Waheheheeey!

*: Ooh my giddy... (pant) Someone... Make him...(pant)...stop...!

*: Shut it, you! I'll hear none of your whingin'! We're dancin' for the Dark One here, so look lively, or there'll be trouble! And-a-one, and-a-two, and-a... Hup! Hup! Hustle!

*: Well now, what have we here? Hopin' I wouldn't notice ye slackin' off back there, were ye? Well, no such luck! Ye'll boogie, or ye'll feel the back o' my hand! Come here, you!

Malicious Auroral Serpent

Grrraaaaaagh! Sssince time beyond memory, I have been sssealed away in that frozen fjord.

Malicious Auroral Serpent

But thanksss to the dark massster, I am releasssed—and I am ssstronger than ever before!

Malicious Auroral Serpent

By Erdwin'sss hand wasss I locked away in that icy prissson, but now I will have my revenge! Ssscion of the Luminary, prepare to be consssumed!

Malicious Jörmun

JÖÖÖR...?

Malicious Jörmun

JÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖR!!!

Erik

Before we go in, I... I want you to promise me something.

Erik

On the other side of this door is someone very important to me—more precious than any treasure. I want you to swear you'll do everything you can to save her.

Erik tells <pc> about his painful past, and of how, five years ago, the necklace's curse turned his sister to gold, and led him to flee his homeland...

Erik

...I'd been drifting round the world for who knows how long when I bumped into this guy calling himself the Seer. He had a prophecy for me:

Erik

He told me to go after the Orb... That if I did, I'd meet the Luminary somewhere deep underground... And that if I helped him...I'd finally be forgiven...

Erik

Meet my little sister...

Erik

Mia...

Erik

So I've been thinking—now you've got the Sword of Light, your powers are maxed out, right? Maybe you can use them to break the curse...

Erik

Please! It might not work, but it's gotta be worth a try! She might've been turned to gold, but my sister's still in there—I know it!

Mia

E—... Erik...?

Mia

I had the weirdest dream... I was so lonely, and scared...but then right at the end, I felt...happy...

Mia

I dreamt that you... You saved me from the darkness...

Erik

I'm sorry, Mia...

Mia

Don't worry about it... I forgive you.

Erik

...Did you hear that? Forgiveness! The last part of the prophecy's finally come true!

Erik

You've helped me, so I'm sure gonna help you. I'm with you to the end, partner!

Grand Master Pang

Welcome, Prince of Dundrasil, to Angri-La. I am Pang, Grand Master of the temple.

Grand Master Pang

We humbly swear to honour the ancient agreement—to accept you as a disciple, and cultivate your physical and spiritual strength as best we can.

Grand Master Pang

...What's the matter? Too many long words? Fine. Allow me to explain it all in terms you'll understand.

Grand Master Pang

For as long as anyone can remember, the sons of the Drasilian royal family have been sent here to be...educated for six years of their youth.

Grand Master Pang

As the Crown Prince of Dundrasil, you too were supposed to have come here as a boy and trained under me.

Grand Master Pang

When your homeland was destroyed by monsters, the world thought you dead. But still we held out hope. For many long years we have awaited your coming.

Rab

It's been a long time, Master Pang. Forgive me for not visiting ye sooner.

Grand Master Pang

My dear Robert, it has been rather a long time, hasn't it? I must admit, I thought we would only meet again in the next world...

Grand Master Pang

Hm! Speaking of which, you look like you've seen a ghost, boy.

Grand Master Pang

Though I must admit, I have a similar feeling... It's as if we've met before somewhere... Strange...

Grand Master Pang

Ah, but I'm getting ahead of myself. I would so like to have a nice, long chat with my lovely new disciple, but there are more important matters at hand.

Grand Master Pang

Even from half a world away, I can feel the evil aura emanating from the dark star. It is a body of unfathomable wickedness...

Grand Master Pang

You mean to destroy it, don't you? Well, it just so happens that there's a special training regime here at the temple that should prepare you to do just that.

Grand Master Pang

We call it...the Wheel of Harma! I will summon forth a constant cycle of fiendish foes that will push your powers to the very limit!

Grand Master Pang

Many have attempted to conquer the Wheel, but though the trial has existed for a millennium or more, none have succeeded. If you're feeling brave, speak with the High Lama.

Rab

Grand Master! I have spent years practising everything ye taught me! Focus! Discipline! Abstinence! Let me show ye what I can do!

Grand Master Pang

Hm! Very...spritely. I'd like to see how you've come along, Rab. You certainly seem a lot more focused than when we last met.

Rab

Oh, I'm focused alright! Come on, ye young whippersnappers, what are we waiting for? I've a thing or two to show ye!

Grand Master Pang

I take back everything I said. Come here, Robert. We have a record to break.

Rab

Aieee!!!

Serena

The sea, it's... It's boiling!

*: I hear the tuneless twang of Lorelei's harp! Are you humans in league with the mermaids?

*: Hm hm hm! Very well. Then I shall deliver your corpses to them as a reminder of who truly rules the waves!

*: Prepare to die!

Erik

So we did it, huh...?

Erik

A second Sword of Light... So, are you going to give it a try or what?

<pc> acquires the Sword of Light!

*: So, thou art come before me at last. Welcome, Luminary.

Erik

Hold on, aren't you...Drustan!?

*: I am he. Steadfast sword and trusted companion of Erdwin, Luminary of Legend.

Drustan

Calasmos was vanquished, and his body sealed away in the prison in the sky. Thereafter, I did go forth and strive my utmost to rebuild this ruined world.

Drustan

Yea, I did found a nation, and its people did flourish under my rule. In time, that realm became known as Zwaardsrust, for this was where at last I did lay down my sword...

Drustan

There is a son of Zwaardsrust among thy fellowship, is there not?

Drustan

Thy demeanour, thy bearing, thy frame... Aye, thou art one of us, this much is plain. That thou hast joined forces with the Luminary just as I once did is no coincidence.

Rab

Sir Drustan, can I ask ye something? If ye fought alongside Erdwin back in the Age of Heroes...how are ye still alive? And what are ye doing down here?

Drustan

The noble Watchers aided me in the construction of my labyrinth. 'Tis a storehouse of the world's mightiest weapons, set aside for safekeeping lest the Dark One ever return.

Drustan

When it was at last completed, I did cleave my spirit from my body, that I might await the Luminary's coming.

Drustan

And here thou art at last, scion of Erdwin. Thou hast his eyes...

Drustan

The labyrinth was made in such a way that the strength of any entering might be sorely tested. Thou hast passed that test, and shalt be rewarded accordingly.

Drustan

...When thou hast overcome the final trial!

Drustan

If thou art to conquer the Dark One, thou must needs begin by besting the most insidious foe of all—thine own fear.

Drustan

Prevail in this endeavour, and none shall stand in thy path!

Drustan

But it is not a trial to be taken lightly. Prepare thyself, Luminary, as thou hast never prepared before. And when thou art ready, pray, speak with me again.

G R A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A R G H!!!

B E S T E D B Y M E R E H U M A N S...

T W I C E...

B U T K N O W T H I S

T H E D A R K C A N N O T B E E R A S E D.

F O R W I T H O U T I T L I G H T C A N N O T E X I S T.

M Y B O D Y M A Y D I E

B U T M Y S P I R I T S H A L L L I V E O N!

I S H A L L E N D U R E!

L I G H T...! F O U L L I G H T...! H I D E O U S...!

W H Y D O Y O U B U R N...S O B R I G H T...!

G Y A A A A A A A A A A A A R R R G H!!!

Rab

It's over...

Rab

It's really over this time... The last great evil is gone. Our world is safe at last.

Serena

What began with Erdwin and his companions so long ago finishes here today—with us.

Veronica

What are you looking so serious for? We should be celebrating!

Veronica

I get it. You're thinking of her, aren't you? You want to go and help her?

Veronica

Well, what are we waiting for?

The Timekeeper

You have come again, wanderers...

The Timekeeper

And you have succeeded in your quest... Shadows no longer hang heavy over the land... Evil has been banished from Erdrea...

The Timekeeper

But if this is so...why have you returned...? What brings you here now, when all is as it should be at last...?

Serenica

Art thou...?

Serenica

Thou wouldst have me...return there...?

Thank you, Luminary...

Jade

I hope she finds him...

Erik

She just...disappeared...

Erik

Why can't I shake the feeling this has all happened before...?

With the Dark One defeated and their journey at an end, <pc> and his companions return home.

Then, one day...

Veronica

Well, look who it is!

Serena

It's so nice to see you again! It feels like an age now since we defeated the Dark One, doesn't it?

Veronica

Now, let's get down to business, shall we? We've been worried that your life might be lacking purpose now things have quietened down.

Serena

Do you remember the vision we saw some time ago? The one where Serenica and the Watchers sent Calasmos up to his prison in the sky?

Well, afterwards, Serenica took the Sword of Light back to its rightful resting place in the Heart of Yggdrasil, didn't she?

Serena

So we were thinking, what with the Sword being such a symbol of Erdrea's new-found peace and everything...

Serena

We should do as Serenica did. We should return it to the World Tree for safekeeping.

Veronica

We know how attached to it you are, but we couldn't help thinking it would be safer with Yggdrasil. And besides, we wouldn't want you losing it, would we?

Veronica

So what do you say? Shall we take the Sword of Light back to where it belongs?<yesno>

Veronica

Don't be like that! We can't have the most important weapon in the world rusting in a cowshed in Cobblestone, can we?

Veronica

Come on, I know you must be itching to get back on the road again. Stop being such a spoilsport...

Veronica

That's the spirit! Right, we're ready when you are, so just let us know when you want to set off!

Serena

I'm sure we won't be gone for too long, but it's quite a way to Yggdrasil and back.

Serena

Why don't you go and say your goodbyes, and we'll wait here for you.

Veronica

Coming here brings back a lot of memories, doesn't it? It's such a special place...

Serena

At first there was nothing, then came the light...

Serena

That's how the books of legend begin—the world was a cold, desolate wasteland, and then light dawned.

Serena

It was the gift of the World Tree, and it gave birth to Erdrea, our beautiful home.

Serena

This is where it all began. This is the source from which the river of life flows.

Serena

I think it's time, don't you? Time to return the Sword of Light to its rightful resting place...

So, you have come at last...

Welcome, children of the light.

I am the being your kind once called the Yggdragon.

Yggdrasil and I are one and the same.

Long, long ago...

...I did battle with Calasmos.

...I was defeated.

My radiance was extinguished.

I had been the source of all light.

Without me, the world grew dim.

Until finally, darkness reigned entirely.

But that was not the end.

The Watchers, my erstwhile comrades-in-arms...

...came to my aid.

The time that had been torn from me...

...was set in motion once again.

I shed my old form and took on a new one...

...that of Yggdrasil.

And I set about creating this world.

How long have I waited...

...for true heroes to appear...

...and bring this story to an end?

I could not defeat Calasmos...

...nor could Erdwin before you...

No, it fell to you to vanquish him once and for all.

Luminary...

You are the one.

The saviour of Erdrea.

I hereby confer upon you...

...the title of Erdrick...

...mightiest of heroes.

Know this, Erdrick...

...there can be no day without night.

One day, the darkness will surely rise again.

None can say when...

...nor what form it might take...

Perhaps I myself may even succumb to the night.

But one thing we can know for certain...

...these things will never die...

...love and courage.

Even should the worst come to pass...

...and darkness consume my soul...

...a hero will surely arise to take the sword in hand once more...

...and the echoes of that hero's valour shall ring through the ages.

Cooee!

Wakey-wakey, rise and shiiine!

Morning, my darling! It's time to get up! Today's a very important day!