Dragon Quest XI S Script: Act 3 NPC Text
3.01 - Temple of Lost Time
3.02 - Arboria
3.03 - Heliodor
3.04 - Havens Above
3.05 - Cobblestone
3.06 - Hotto
3.07 - Gallopolis
3.08 - Gondolia
3.09 - Octagonia
3.10 - Puerto Valor
3.11 - Lonalulu
3.12 - L'Académie de Notre Maître des Médailles
3.13 - Phnom Nonh
3.14 - Sniflheim
3.15 - Arboria (2)
3.16 - Angri-La
3.17 - Nautica
3.18 - Trials
3.19 - Cobblestone (End)
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The door is
tightly shut. It doesn't appear to have a keyhole, but there is a curiously
shaped indentation in its centre... |
Jade |
Hold on, [pc]!
Are we really leaving? |
Jade |
I really think
we should take a look around. Who knows—we might find something
interesting... |
Erik |
Is this meant
to be art? It just looks like some weird old guy with a funny face to me... |
Sylvando |
Isn't it just amazing,
honey? The way it defies artistic convention to make such a bold statement! |
Sylvando |
All the stuff
around here is so unique! Whoever made it all was a genius! Such an eye for
shape and form... |
Jade |
Let's take a
closer look at all this stuff. Who knows what we might find... |
Rab |
I was just
having a wee nose around when I found a dusty auld tome that caught my
attention. |
Rab |
Remember what
we saw back in the Temple of Dawn? When you channelled the power of the seedlings
and we saw all those scenes from Erdwin's life? |
Rab |
Well, it looks
to me like this book is about those same events. But what would something
like that be doing lying round in an auld ruin like this? |
Hendrik |
Her Highness
is correct. This looks like the place where we met the Watcher. |
Hendrik |
But I have
never heard of ruins like these in this area... |
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It's a very
ancient-looking mural. It depicts some small, white beings offering up what
look like balls of light. |
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There's a strangely
shaped indentation in the centre. |
Serena |
[pc], don't
you think we should take a look at the old tower north of Yggdrasil that Erik
told us about? |
Serena |
We could use
the Calamus flute to call Cetacea, and then fly right to it. |
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The door is
tightly shut. It doesn't appear to have a keyhole, but there's a curiously
shaped indentation in its centre. |
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Try inserting
the Wheel of Time into the indentation? [yes/no] |
Erik |
Have you
thought this through, [pc]? |
Erik |
You heard the
Timekeeper—if you go back there, that's it. No way home. And there's no
guarantee you'll even make it to where you want to go. |
Erik |
Are you sure
you want to do this? [yes/no] |
Serena |
I'm sorry,
[pc], but you simply can't do this! We won't let you! |
Serena |
When I cut my
hair and Veronica gave me her powers, I vowed that I would use them to carry
on our sacred mission and protect you. |
Serena |
If I were to let
anything happen to you, she would never forgive me. So I have no choice but
to stop you from doing this. |
Sylvando |
Darling, don't
you feel you've done enough? I mean, you defeated the Lord of Shadows, didn't
you? |
Sylvando |
I don't want
to lose anybody else–I don't think I could bear it! |
Jade |
I let you go
once. And I promised I'd never do it again. |
Jade |
Please, don't
do this... I... I don't want to lose you... |
Rab |
Fate seems to have
a habit of snatching away those I care about most...but not this time. |
Rab |
Save a tired
auld man more heartache than he can bear, will ye? If I lose you too, I'll...
I don't know what I'll do... |
Hendrik |
I cannot
permit you to do this. |
Hendrik |
...Curse it
all! Why can I not go!? Why can I not put a stop to Mordegon!? Must I really
remain here, idle, while you risk all for the sake of our fallen companion!? |
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If you climb these
steps, there's no going back. Are you sure you want to return to the past?
[yes/no] |
Erik |
But do NOT
mess this up! Go back there and save her, you hear? Save us all! |
Serena |
...I
understand why you want to do this. How could I not? And I can see that your
mind is made up. |
Serena |
So I suppose I
must let you go, much as it pains me. Good luck, [pc]... We shall miss you... |
Sylvando |
Trust Erik to
upstage me like that! Honestly! But he's right—it's clear we won't be able to
talk you out of this. And I've realised something... |
Sylvando |
I want
everybody in the world to be happy, right? So why should all those poor
darlings in the past miss out, huh? That just wouldn't be fair. |
Sylvando |
So you go back
there, and you make them smile, you hear? Every single one of them! I know
you can do it, honey! |
Jade |
All I ever
wanted was to protect you, [pc]. Maybe that's why it's hard for me to imagine
you fighting this battle alone... |
Jade |
But I know you
can do it. I believe in you—we all do. Now go and save the world! |
Rab |
Ho ho! Don't
look so down in the mouth, laddie! |
Rab |
You're a big
boy now, so chin up! Believe in yourself, and there's nothing you can't do! |
Hendrik |
I only wish I could
fell Mordegon with my own hand. It pains me to leave this to you, [pc]. |
Hendrik |
But I know
that you have the strength to save this world. You are the Luminary, and I
believe in you. |
The Timekeeper |
Join me by the
Sphere when you are ready... |
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It would
probably be better to stay and see what's going on in Arboria. |
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*: This path
leads to the top of the mountain. It is a sacred place, where none may set foot
without the Holy Father's permission. Forgive me, but I must ask that you
turn back. |
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*: Ah,
Luminary. What brings you all the way out here? Your companions are all
gathered in the cathedral. |
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*: I am sure that
Father Benedictus will be concerned to see that you are not with them. Return
to him, I prithee. |
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*: Luminary,
you seem somewhat perturbed. Does aught ail you? |
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*: ...Hm? You
wish to know what day it is today? What an odd question. |
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*: Why, today
is the day that you and your companions will offer the sacred Orbs to the
altar in the First Forest and journey to Yggdrasil, of course! Everyone is
waiting for you in the cathedral! |
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*: We are
blessed with soil of a most wondrous richness, from which spring forth some
of Erdrea's most fragrant herbs and delicious vegetables. |
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*: Is there
something on your mind, Luminary? You look as if you have just awoken from a
long and troubled dream... |
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*: I hear you will
be journeying to Yggdrasil today. Father Benedictus and your companions await
you in the cathedral. |
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*: The sigil
on your hand is known in the legends as the Mark of Light. It is said to
symbolise the bond between the Luminary and the World Tree. |
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*: If you were
to visit Her holy Heart and offer up the Mark, I do not doubt that mighty
Yggdrasil would make Her will known to you. |
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*: I had
thought you would have gone to the cathedral with your friends. Wherefore do you
wander the village alone? |
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*: Your
absence must be a source of some concern. Return to them without delay, I
prithee! |
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*: My, what an
unusual sword you carry. It seems far too foreboding a weapon for the blessed
Luminary. |
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*: That said, you
seem a little different yourself, [pc]... Stronger, somehow... |
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*: My wife and
I have been happily married for many years, but try as we might, the heavens
did not bless us with a child. I had almost made my peace with the thought
that I would never be a father. |
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*: But now, at
long last, my beloved has borne me a beautiful baby boy! Ahh, I have never
known such happiness! |
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*: 'Tis
strange... When I gaze upon the smiling face of my newborn son, I feel sharp
pangs of sorrow... |
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*: As if I
have known his loss... As if he was taken from me...once, long ago... But I
must banish such evil thoughts from my mind! |
Fidelus |
Ah, [pc]. Are
you looking for Veronica and Serena? They were looking for you. You must have
just missed one another. |
Fidelus |
My little
angels told me that you vanished right in front of their eyes just as Father
Benedictus was addressing you all in the cathedral. But this cannot possibly
be true—a trick of the light, perhaps... |
Alma |
Luminary, the
responsibilities of your role no doubt weigh heavily upon your shoulders. I
trust that my daughters will do all they can to lighten that burden. |
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*: My sister
has quite the aptitude for spellcasting, but little interest in honing her talent.
How I wish she would take a leaf out of your book. |
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*: After all,
if the worst were to happen and she were forced to fight, knowing the right
spell might mean the difference between life and death! |
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*: Frizz...
Bang... Crack... And the one I learned the other day... |
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*: Waaah! I
did not see you there, Luminary! Please, don't look—it shames me for a mighty
warrior like you to see me studying such simple spells! |
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*: But if my sister
isn't interested in becoming a mage, then I must do so in her stead. If the
worst should happen, one of us has to know how to protect the other! |
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*: Good day,
Luminary. I see that you found your friends again. You would do well to stick
closely by such stalwart companions. |
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*: Luminary, I
believe your companions are looking for— Ah, but I see that they have already
found you! In that case, all is well! |
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*: Ah, [pc]. I
heard that you had abandoned your companions without notice or reason. How
good to see you all together again. |
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*: Remember—a
great burden rests upon your young shoulders. 'Tis too heavy to bear alone.
You must rely on your friends to lighten the load. |
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*: The sigil
on your hand is known in the legends as the Mark of Light. It is said to
symbolise the bond between the Luminary and the World Tree. |
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*: If you were
to visit Her holy Heart and offer up the Mark, I do not doubt that mighty Yggdrasil
would make Her will known to you. |
Fidelus |
Ah, Luminary!
I see you have found my little angels. Do not lose them again, I prithee! |
Benedictus |
Luminary—pray
tell, did something happen to you in the short time you were away? You seem
much more...serious...than you did before... |
Benedictus |
I suspect you
have come to realise the gravity of the task ahead of you. The trail beyond
these doors leads to the First Forest. The altar you seek is at the very
highest point of that hallowed wood. Good luck, my child. |
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Offer up the
Orbs and summon the path to Yggdrasil?
[yes/no] |
Erik |
Mordegon's
somewhere out there, and that sword's the only thing that'll cut him down. And
since cutting him down's your destiny, you'd better grab it, no? |
Erik |
When Jasper
fired that first spell at us, I thought we were done for—and we would've been
if it wasn't for you. |
Erik |
Not to mention
that crazy sword of yours. Where did you get that thing, anyway? Heh.
Wherever it was, you won't be taking it back any time soon—it shattered into
a zillion pieces! |
Veronica |
Wow, that
Jasper really had it in for us, didn't he? It's a miracle we made it out of
that battle alive! |
Veronica |
It's a good
job you spotted him when you did. If you hadn't blocked that spell he slung
at you, goodness knows what would have happened. |
Serena |
The servant of
darkness is defeated—now all we have to do is defeat the master! It seems our
adventure is fast approaching its grand finale! |
Serena |
We just need
to find out where Mordegon is hiding. If only Jasper were still alive,
perhaps he might have been able to tell us... |
Sylvando |
Ooh, that Jasper
guy was just the worst! But why climb all the way up here to try and finish
us off? Why didn't he attack us down on the ground? |
Sylvando |
There was so
much I wanted to ask him, but then Old King C decided to make himself judge,
jury and executioner. (sigh) Now I'll never know... |
Jade |
I've been
looking forward to seeing my father again for so long...but it doesn't feel
like I thought it would. I just can't seem to relax around him... |
Jade |
I'm sorry [pc],
but I don't think I'm quite ready for a happy reunion just yet. After all
those years apart, there's a big gap to close... |
Rab |
So, it was
Jasper who was Mordegon's man on the inside all along, eh? I don't think
there's any doubt of it after what we just saw. |
Rab |
We may not
know where Mordegon's hiding himself, but when we do, the Sword of Light'll
help us finish the job. Go on, laddie—head on over to the Heart and claim yer
birthright! |
Hendrik |
Jasper... Why would
a sworn knight of Heliodor sell his soul to the darkness? What could have
possibly been worth such a price...? |
King of
Heliodor |
Mordegon
remains at large. He is the cause of all this chaos. |
King of
Heliodor |
Go, Luminary, and
claim the Sword of Light. Only this great weapon can end the Lord of Shadows'
reign. |
King of
Heliodor |
...What is it,
boy? Why do you stare at me so? |
King of
Heliodor |
Do you still
harbour a grudge for my having thrown you in the dungeon? For that, I can
only apologise. |
King of
Heliodor |
But as I am
sure you now see, it was Jasper who tricked me into doing so. If you must
direct your ire at someone, direct it at him. Now, let us waste no more time.
Enter the Heart, and claim the Sword of Light. |
Benedictus |
Blessed
Luminary, you have claimed your birthright, and with it the power to banish
the darkness. |
Benedictus |
Now, at long last,
you are ready to fulfil your destiny. I wish you the best of luck in the
final battle. |
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The Heart of
Yggdrasil shines with a holy light. |
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‘His Majesty
King Carnelian and the noble Sir Hendrik have returned safely from their
latest expedition. We give thanks for their safe return.’ |
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*: Greetings,
honoured Luminary. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive us for
persecuting you so. |
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*: But fear not,
we know the whole truth now—King Carnelian has explained all. You must make
your way to the castle. I am sure His Majesty will be eager to see you. |
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*: Make your
way to the castle, if you would. His Majesty awaits your coming. |
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*: Why are all
the soldiers going up to the castle? Is something going on? It's not the
King's birthday already, is it? |
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*: Is
something going on up at the castle? It's not the King's birthday already, is
it? |
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*: There are
lots of soldiers about today. Is there something going on we haven't been
invited to? |
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*: It seems
the King is hosting someone rather important up at the castle. I wonder who
it could be... |
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*: If you're interested,
you should head up there yourself. Go straight up this road, climb the steps,
keep going and Bob's your uncle! But remember—they don't let anyone in at
night! |
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*: It's been a
fair old while, but Sir Jasper still hasn't returned. I do hope nothing's
happened to him. |
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*: The King
and Sir Hendrik arrived back at the castle ages ago. Where could he have got
to? |
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*: Something
strange is going on, I just know it is. There are soldiers all over the place.
Is there something we haven't been told about? |
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*: What is
going on? The place is crawling with guards and everyone seems to be really
tense. |
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*: Who knows,
maybe another king has come to visit? |
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*: It looks lively
up at the castle, and it smells like they're cooking up a storm in the
kitchens. Is there some kind of banquet planned? |
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*: Ha, not
likely. This is King Carnelian we're talking about—he's hardly known for his hospitality.
...Erm, don't tell anyone I said that, will you? |
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*: There I was
just gazing into the middle distance when who should charge past but the King
and Sir Hendrik! |
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*: The two of them
don't often go running about the place together. I wonder what they were up
to... |
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*: Get a load
of this! Sir Hendrik just rode past and when I shouted ‘More power to your
elbow!’, he only went and turned round! |
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*: The King himself
even glared at me for half a second! I've had a real brush with greatness! |
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*: Wow, Sir
Hendrik, you say? And the King? Well, well. How about that? |
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*: Ah, [pc]!
Welcome to Heliodor Castle! |
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*: ...Umm, and
you really are welcome this time. Sorry about all that Darkspawn business. |
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*: We've been
expecting you, [pc]. The King has told us everything that happened. Please
accept my apologies for all that we put you through. |
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*: The preparations
for the feast are well underway, and I'll be here making sure no riff-raff
can get in. You relax and enjoy yourself. |
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*: Normally
the square is nice and peaceful, but today everyone's running around like
headless chickens. |
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*: I have a
strange feeling there's something untoward afoot. I do hope I'm mistaken... |
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*: Ah-phew...
Ah-phew... |
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*: No one's
spending any money today... |
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*: Those
guards at the castle have it made. Three meals a day, cooked by the finest chefs
in the kingdom. |
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*: I might not
be cut out for the job myself, but I'd love to sample the lifestyle for a day
or two... |
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*: All the
grown-ups are being strange and fidgety. What's going on? |
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*: There's a gate
to the east that will take you to the rough part of town. It's usually manned
by guards to keep the riff-raff out. |
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*: But
strangely, they seem to be off-duty today. Is something going on up at the
castle, I wonder? |
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*: I'm afraid
you've left it a little late to visit the King. You'll have to come back in
the morning. |
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It seems it's
too late to visit the castle tonight. Wait until morning? [yes/no] |
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*: His Majesty
has been waiting for you to arrive ever since he returned to the castle.
Please, go ahead. |
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*: My boy
keeps saying he wants to be a soldier when he grows up, but I wish he'd
choose a less dangerous career. A baker, perhaps? Or a postman? |
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*: Now's not
the time to be a soldier, what with all these monsters running around. He
could get himself hurt! |
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*: When I grow
up, I'm going to be a big, tough soldier, just like Sir Hendrik! |
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*: When I grow
up, I'm going to be an amazing military tactician, just like Sir Jasper! |
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*: Boys are so
stupid, running round like idiots all the time! |
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*: I bet Sir
Jasper and Sir Hendrik never acted like that! |
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*: That nasty little
thief who they banged up for breaking into the royal treasure rooms only went
and escaped! Now they've docked all our pay, claiming we're grossly
incompetent! |
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*: If I could remember
what the little blighter looked like, I'd hunt him down and tan his hide! |
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*: Welcome
back to Heliodor, [pc]! The King has told us everything that happened. |
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*: I've been
posted here to make sure there are no gawpers hanging around staring at you.
Please go on ahead to the castle. |
Derk |
Strike a
light! It's you! Erik's new best pal! It's good to see you alive an' well! |
Derk |
If yer
plannin' on 'eadin' up to the castle, make sure they don't chuck you in the
dungeons again, won'tcha? |
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*: Why, hello.
Charmed, I'm sure. One is lucky enough to be married to the magnificent Derk.
He has told us such an awful lot about you! |
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*: One understands
that the King has personally invited you to the castle. Derk seems rather
more excited about it than you are! |
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*: I had no
idea Heliodor had a princess! |
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*: To think, she
went missing all those years ago and she's only returned now! And from what
people are saying, she's a fine figure of a woman! |
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*: So Princess
Jade has returned? I've heard her name, but I've never seen her. |
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*: I daresay
she'll turn out to be very beautiful—her mother was a real looker, after all. |
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*: I overheard
some guards talking—apparently Princess Jade has returned! And everyone
thought she was dead! |
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*: Goodness knows
where she's been or what she's been doing. All I know is that she was just a
little girl when she went missing. She's been through a lot, I'm sure... |
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*: I could
hardly believe my eyes! A whole roasted fawn, a barrel of ice from Sniflheim,
choice sweetmeats from Gondolia... |
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*: Those are
just some of the things they've been carting up to the castle! Meanwhile the
rest of us sit around with our tummies rumbling! |
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*: I just saw all
manner of delectable dishes being carried up to the castle. |
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*: What can
this banquet be in aid of? Well, I'm just glad the King has something to
celebrate for once. |
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*: My goodness
are there some mouth-watering aromas drifting from the castle! What I
wouldn't give to have a plateful of whatever it is they're making! |
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*: Oh, are you
heading to the castle? Well, who knows—if you're lucky, you might catch sight
of whoever the King's special guest is. |
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*: But if
you're going up there to speak to him, you might be out of luck. If the
preparations are anything to go by, he'll be more than preoccupied with
toasting his visitor. |
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*: I just
heard the guards gossiping about some princess or other. |
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*: I wonder who
they were talking about... The last Princess of Heliodor died years ago... |
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*: Our King is
amazing. He lost his young daughter, but he didn't let it break him. No, he
just kept on giving everything for his kingdom. |
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*: He never allowed
his sadness to show. I'm sure he was thinking of all of us—he didn't want us
to worry about him. What a man! |
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*: Ah, [pc]...
I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive us for all the injustices we
have visited upon you... |
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*: His Majesty
wishes to apologise to you too. Please, go ahead. He is waiting for you. |
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*: Ah, [pc]...
I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive us for all the injustices we
have visited upon you... |
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*: His Majesty
very much wishes to apologise to you too, but I am afraid he has already
retired for the night. You will have to come back in the morning. |
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*: The King
has told us everything. It seems there was a terrible misunderstanding. I hope
we can put it all behind us. ...Oh, and you may pass! |
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*: The King
has told us everything. We know now that you were never the Darkspawn. It
seems it was all a terrible misunderstanding. |
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*: But if you
want to go inside and see him, I am afraid you will have to come back in the
morning. The King will speak with you then. |
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*: So you're
the Luminary, are you? We heard they'd invited some VIP up there to the
castle, but they never let us know the full details of what's going on. |
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*: Still, it's
probably best that the likes of me don't know what's going on. Ignorance is
bliss, and all that! Go on, into the castle with you! |
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*: Ohh, I
thought I would die of shame! The King passed by, and my granddaughter's dog
tried to attack him! |
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*: Normally
he's the most docile creature you can imagine. I wonder what can have got
into him... |
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*: I'm only
visiting Heliodor, so I'm not quite sure what's going on. Are they having
some kind of festival or something? |
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*: Heliodor is
normally such a nice, peaceful place, but everyone seems rather worked up
today. I wonder what can be going on... |
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*: Ooh, are
you from out of town? Well, you've picked a fine time to visit Heliodor! |
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*: It seems they're
holding some kind of banquet up at the castle. If you play your cards right,
maybe you can get an invite! Who doesn't love a free feed? |
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*: (snore)
Nnngrrrgh...! (snort) |
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‘ONE IZ
CURRANTLY INDISPOZED. SHARNT B LONG.’ |
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The curious energy
that once emanated from the root can no longer be felt. |
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*: This area
is off-limits! Visitors aren't allowed to enter! |
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*: This area
is off-limits! Visitors aren't allowed to enter! |
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*: We're under
strict orders not to let the general populace get wind of you being here, or
of Princess Jade's return. |
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*: It makes
sense, I suppose. We wouldn't want the hoi polloi getting overexcited or
confused—they're not all that bright, you see. |
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*: Welcome to
Heliodor Castle! We've all been very eager to see you again, Mr Luminary! |
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*: But we
don't want the townspeople finding out about you being here. I hope you
understand—It might create a bit of a stir, you see. |
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*: The castle is
abuzz with rumours, and I rather suspect they centre on you. How will this
all pan out, I wonder... |
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*: You want to
speak to me? Gosh! I'm flattered! It's not every day you get to talk to the
Luminary! |
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*: Ohhh, so
you're the Luminary, are ya? Nice! Well, make yerself at 'ome, won't ya? |
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*: His Majesty
is waiting for you. |
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*: To get to
the throne room, head up these stairs and go straight ahead. |
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*: Oh, it's
you. You know, I never bought into all that Darkspawn stuff. |
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*: No, I could
always tell you were one of the goodies. You can see it in your eyes. |
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*: I had
always believed that the Queen and Princess Jade both lost their lives when
Dundrasil was attacked. |
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*: To think,
Princess Jade survived and grew up to be such a fine young woman! I still
can't believe it! If this isn't a miracle, I don't know what is! |
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*: When the
King thought he had lost his daughter, it hit him very hard. His personality seemed
to change overnight. But then, going through something like that, I'm not
surprised. |
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*: I hope that
having Princess Jade back with him after all these years will go some way to
healing the pain it caused... |
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*: To be
honest, it always seemed a little off to me that one we thought was the
Luminary could secretly be this evil Darkspawn character. |
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*: And now we
know it wasn't true. The King explained everything. Seems you're the one who's
going to bring the light of hope back to our world. |
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*: I know
we've had our ups and downs in the past, but I want you to know that all of
us Heliodorians are very much on your side! |
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*: His Majesty
told us of how you saved our kingdom, even after all we did to you. |
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*: It seems we
were very wrong about you. I would understand if you were unable to ever
fully forgive us, but still...I would ask that you try to accept our
apologies. |
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*: It's strange—no
sooner had the King returned to the castle than he ordered that we prepare a
great banquet in honour of the Luminary. |
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*: But unless
I'm missing something, isn't the Luminary also the wicked Darkspawn,
harbinger of calamity? I wonder what His Majesty can be thinking... |
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*: Is it just
me or is there a curious tension in the air? |
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*: How dare
the King treat us in so cavalier a fashion!? We are nobles of the most blue-blooded
stock, and yet still he has better things to do than grant us an audience! |
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*: We were all
set to meet with the King, and now he finds that he has a more important
guest to attend to! |
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*: To be ignored
once is unfortunate, but twice? Why, it is starting to seem like some sort of
personal vendetta! |
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*: My job is
to guard the King, and I'm jolly good at it, even if I do say so myself! |
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*: I won't let
so much as an ant get by me! |
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*: This is the
entrance to Princess Jade's chamber. I am afraid I cannot permit you to pass. |
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*: It seems we
owe you an apology. We thought the Luminary was an evil being who would bring
catastrophe. We couldn't have been more wrong. |
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*: The King
has admitted his mistake, and shared the truth with us all. You should go and
speak with him in the throne room. |
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*: You're the
talk of the castle, you know. I heard that after you fled Heliodor, you
travelled far and wide—Gallopolis, Sniflheim, everywhere... |
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*: Well,
wherever you went, it certainly seems to have toughened you up. You've
clearly been through a lot! |
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*: We all made
a terrible mistake! We thought you were the Darkspawn, but it turns out you were
a hero all along! We're so sorry! |
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*: To think we
welcomed you to Heliodor by slinging you in the dungeons! Well, it's safe to
say that will never happen again! |
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*: I wonder
what happened exactly... Sir Jasper left the castle, and then the King and
Sir Hendrik went after him a little while later... |
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*: Now the
King and Sir Hendrik are back, but we haven't heard a word about Sir Jasper.
It's all very strange... |
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*: This is His
Majesty's chamber, and before you ask, no—you're not coming in. |
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*: It is an
honour to welcome you back to Heliodor. Now, His Majesty awaits you. Please
make your way to the throne room. |
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*: I'm so sorry,
Mr Luminary, sir... You must forgive us for having been so wrong about you...
I feel awful... |
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*: But to be
fair, we did think you were the Darkspawn and that you were going to ruin
everything... And...well, it was all the King's idea, really... |
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*: That red
star in the sky is known as Erdwin's Lantern, you know. |
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*: Scholars
have long wondered how it got that name, but I am afraid it has remained a
mystery. |
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*: I've found myself
gazing at it a lot recently. Is it just my imagination, or does it seem to be
getting bigger? |
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*: Sir Jasper
has gone missing, and the King is acting very strangely indeed... What in the
world is happening here!? |
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*: Oi! Move yourself,
you lousy layabout! I'm late for my shift patrolling downtown! |
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*: ...Oh, I'm
sorry! You caught me at an awkward moment. I'm trying to get this loafer to
move, you see. |
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*: Luckily for
you, you don't have a night shift to be getting on with. Why don't you turn
in for the night? There's a guest room upstairs in the western part of the
building you can use. |
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*: Why good
evening, [pc]. Now, forgive one if this is none of one's business, but one
must say, your friend Gemma is a most splendid girl. |
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*: Aren't you
lucky to have such a precious creature awaiting your eventual return! One
must say, you are a shrewd young devil! |
Gemma |
I was so worried
about you, [pc]! I'm so glad you made it back safe and sound! |
Gemma |
I just hope
that one day, you know, once we've all gone home to Cobblestone and rebuilt
everything... I hope we can, umm... That you and me can... |
Gemma |
Oh, listen to
me rabbiting on! Ignore me, [pc]—I'm just being silly and selfish! I know you
have far more important things to be worrying about than me. I'll stop
wittering on. |
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*: Wh-Who is
that man...? He's magnificent! He's been dancing non-stop ever since the banquet
began, and he shows no signs of flagging! |
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*: And his
moves just get more and more entrancing... Oh, it's spellbinding! Just who in
the world could he be...? |
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*: So I hear
that this extraordinary young man is one of your companions, [pc]. |
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*: I'll bet
there's never a dull moment with him around! |
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*: So I hear
young Gemma is waiting for her sweetheart to return from some epic journey or
other. |
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*: Well, it's obviously
none of my business, but if I ever met that bloke, I'd give him a piece of my
mind! What in the world can he be thinking? You don't leave a girl like that
on the shelf! |
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*: Cor! That blonde
girl is a looker, and no mistake! I'd try my luck with her, but I'll bet she
has a boyfriend... |
Sylvando |
There you are,
[pc] darling! The people of Heliodor are such a scream! I can't remember the
last time I had so much fun! |
Sylvando |
Come on, why
don't you show them your moves? It's a party! Don't be shy now! |
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*: Those
moves! That style! He's truly amazing! I just started playing and he
improvised a whole routine—incredible! |
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*: Ahh, he's truly
world-class. Imagine the two of us teaming up to travel the world together...
It could be a beautiful thing! |
Veronica |
I just wanted
you to know—we may have fulfilled our duty and taken you to Yggdrasil... |
Veronica |
But that doesn't
mean Serena and I are just going to go home now. We're not going anywhere
until Mordegon's finally been taught a lesson! |
Serena |
We've been
talking about the first time we met you, [pc]. |
Serena |
We both
thought the same thing—that we'd met you before, a long, long time ago...
It's strange, isn't it? |
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*: I, I've
been wanting to say this for a while, but you know, what with me being a
guard and needing to be professional and all that, it never seemed like quite
the right time... |
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*: Look, the
truth is, I think you're great, and once everything settles down, maybe we
could, umm...maybe we could be, you know, together and stuff. So, what do you
say? Will you marry me? |
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*: There are
all sorts of people staggering about the castle looking dazed and confused. I
think they might be enjoying the party a little too much... |
Dunstan |
I wouldn't
have thought it when I was locked up in that dank dungeon living on bread and
water, but King Carnelian knows how to put on a good spread! |
Dunstan |
But if he
thinks we're going to forgive him just because he gave us a good feed, he's
got another thing coming! |
Dunstan |
Those pies
were awfully tasty, though... Gah, I'm torn! My heart says one thing, but my
belly says another! |
Amber |
You poor boy!
Sir Hendrik told me all about what they put you through! |
Amber |
But you didn't
let it beat you! You kept on fighting until the King realised the truth and
released us! |
Amber |
I knew you
wouldn't let us down! You're my little soldier through and through! Ahh, I'm
so proud of you I could burst! |
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*: Hello
there, [pc]. Gemma's here too somewhere. I'm sure she'd be over the moon to
see you. |
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*: You two
aren't children any more, you know. Take my advice—if you're hoping to be with
her one day, you need to show her you care. |
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*: (chomp
chomp) Ahh, this is the life! I doubt I'll ever get the chance to eat this
much tasty grub again. Better make the most of it, eh? (chomp chomp) |
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*: ...Hm? What
am I doing here? Well, all us guards who were keeping an eye on the folks
from Cobblestone were invited along to the banquet, you see. Bury the
hatchet, and all that. I'm certainly not complaining! |
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*: I was just
minding my own business down in the town when some guards came up and asked
me if I'd mind coming up to the castle and keeping the folks from Cobblestone
company. |
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*: Well, I had
nothing better to do, so I came. And am I ever glad I did—I've never eaten so
much great grub in all my life! Heh heh! |
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*: I'm still
coming to terms with it all... The King came up to me and told me to clear
out Sir Jasper's room... |
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*: He just
said ‘I'm not keeping a room for a dead man!’, and then stormed off! After all
Sir Jasper did to defend the kingdom! What kind of a thing to say is that!? |
Hendrik |
Why,
Jasper...? Why...? |
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*: Ugh! What a
drab room this is! Is this any way to treat an honoured guest? Do they not
know who I am? |
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*: Meanwhile,
it seems a rabble from some forsaken backwater called Cobblestone are
enjoying a banquet at the King's invitation! What in the world can he be
thinking!? |
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*: When I was
first served this appallingly modest meal, I thought it was some kind of joke.
But actually it turned out to be rather tasty... |
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*: Oh! Are you
this Luminary fellow, then? I imagined you'd be a tough-looking sort, but
you're a real string bean. |
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*: You look
like you need a hearty dinner or two to put some meat on your bones! You
can't go saving the world with your tummy rumbling, can you now? Wah hah hah! |
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*: Goodness
me, if it isn't the Luminary! Don't you have better places to be than a hot,
sweaty kitchen? |
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*: If I were you,
I'd head to the banquet hall and get ready for the meal of a lifetime—I've
never seen the cook so fired up! |
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*: Oh dear!
I've lost my poor little kitty cat. Staff aren't supposed to have pets, of
course, so I can't tell anyone or I'll get in trouble! |
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