Dave

Poor Gondolia... 'Ard to believe this used to be the busiest, most bustlin' tradin' port in the 'ole wide world, ain't it?

Dave

I mean, it ain't a surprise or nuffink, but when a lively place like this falls on 'ard times... Well, it's just sad, that's all.

Dave

Still, no use in mopin', I s'pose. Come on, Sylv. Let's 'ave a mooch around an' see wot the locals've got to say for 'emselves, shall we?

Dave

'Ang about—we ain't even finished talkin' to the locals yet!

Dave

Come on, let's go an' 'ave a chinwag or two. The rest o' the world can wait a bit!

*: Ah! You are a turista, sì? Ahimè... You come at the very bad time... Since Yggdrasil fall, everything is chaos!

*: Is impossibile for the merchant like me to operate. No ships arrive. The people, they become desperate.

*: Some, they even turn to the life of crime. Santo cielo... Before long, this town is finished! Finito!

Hercules

Per favore, you must be careful! The Beastly Boys, they see you are a traveller and they attack you immediately! Subito!

Hercules

Already they steal the knapsack of a man who just arrive in town. I see him walk to the piazza after it happen. He look so, so sad...

*: First the ships stop to arrive, then we are besieged by the bandits. Is an orribile life. Still, I must go on. Allora...

*: P-Per favore, you must believe me! This is all that I have! Onestamente! P-Please, leave me alone!

*: Hey! Mind your own business, will you? We're having a private conversation here. Clear off!

*: Are you still here!? You're starting to get on my nerves. Best make yourself scarce before I lose my temper!

*: What's the matter with you? Can't you see the owner's...indisposed right now? Go and do your shopping somewhere else!

*: Oi! Who told you you could watch!? Go on, get out of here!

*: The Beastly Boys, they try to steal from the shop of my brother.

*: I come here to help him, but now I am frightened, and I cannot move. Perdonami, dear brother! Forgive me! I am so much a coward!

*: A short time ago, I see a sad man walk along this road. He go toward the sea.

*: I no know what is his problem, but I have many problems of my own! Is too much for me to worry about strangers also...

*: This town's been full of fear and anxiety ever since Yggdrasil fell, and now it seems it has some home-grown hooligans to deal with on top of everything else.

*: I suppose it's to be expected, really. It's easy to stop being nice to others when you're stuck in a daily battle for survival.

*: Is many scary things out in the world, no? Orribile monsters in the sea, Beastly Boys here in the town. But still, life, it go on. Allora...

Benigno

Ah! I know you! You are the friend of the ragazzo with the good hairs, sì? The one who save Placido? Santo cielo... The sea is so dangerous, but you come here anyway! You are an hero!

Benigno

And Gondolia needs an hero in this moment. The ships stop to come. The sailors, they have no work.

Benigno

Now they only drink from the morning to the night. Even my papa...

Benigno

I hate it! L'odio! I want the old Gondolia back!

Benigno

You visit Placido while you are here, sì?

Benigno

His madre, she is so strict. Molto rigoroso! After Yggdrasil fall, she no let him leave the house!

Benigno

I understand she worry after what happen, but povero piccolo Placido! He must be so bored! Go and talk with him, per favore!

Benigno

Per favore, Papa! Wake up! We go to look for the work in another town, sì?

Benigno

Ah! I know you! You are the friend of the ragazzo with the good hairs, sì? The one who save Placido? Santo cielo... The sea is so dangerous, but you come here anyway! You are an hero!

Benigno

And Gondolia needs an hero in this moment. The ships stop to come. The sailors, they have no work.

Benigno

Now they only drink from the morning to the night. Even my papa...

Benigno

I hate it! L'odio! I want the old Gondolia back!

Benigno

You visit Placido while you are here, sì?

Benigno

His madre, she is so strict. Molto rigoroso! After Yggdrasil fall, she no let him leave the house!

Benigno

I understand she worry after what happen, but povero piccolo Placido! He must be so bored! Go and talk with him, per favore!

Benigno

You visit Placido while you are here, sì?

Benigno

His madre, she is so strict. Molto rigoroso! After Yggdrasil fall, she no let him leave the house!

Benigno

I understand she worry after what happen, but povero piccolo Placido! He must be so bored! Go and talk with him, per favore!

*: Zzz... Hic! Hnnngh... Never... Hic! Never I drink again! Zzz...

*: The world change completely when Yggdrasil fall. No more trade, no more work, no more food...

*: Many people, they start to drink... Me also... I am ashamed... My poor wife... My poor son... La mia povera famiglia...

Signor Sartori

Is no trade after Yggdrasil fall. No trade mean no food, so we make the plan to give this food to the people of Gondolia!

Signor Sartori

But we must be careful. The orribile Beastly Boys, they probably try to steal it. We must be molto vigile!

*: Scusa. The dock is closed. The sea is too dangerous. We no allow any ships to leave.

*: Santo cielo! Is you! Is really you! The Great Sylvando! Is such an honour! Madre mia, today is the greatest day in my life!

*: Is true, many bad things happen recently. But sometimes a good thing happen, and you remember that life is worth to live! Aha ha!

*: I really drew the short straw getting left behind here to keep an eye on the place. You'd need a whole garrison to keep Gondolia in order these days!

*: Why, only just now I heard that some poor traveller's knapsack got pinched. The victim went off towards the square, apparently, but I haven't had a chance to go and talk to him yet...

*: This star, they call it the Lantern of Erdwin. Is bright, sì?

*: And is big, also. Is maybe even bigger now, since Yggdrasil fall...

*: My husband cannot work, and my Benigno, he is still only a little ragazzo. Sì, I must do everything around here. Allora...

*: Hello there! I'm a wandering wizard—though to be honest, I've been finding it rather hard to wander too far from the delicious cakes of Gondolia...

*: But now I can't get so much as a single biscuit! There's not enough food left for such frivolities, apparently.

*: The church will always be an haven, even in dark times such as these. If you wish to pray, prego...

*: This soldier, he is supposed to be here to protect us, sì? But after Yggdrasil fall, he do nothing but drink from the morning to the night!

*: I understand he is sad—everyone is sad. But now is the time that Gondolia need men like him more than ever!

*: My shipmates, they go out to sea and they no come back...

*: But I no worry! They are the greatest sailors in all of Gondolia! Before long they return as heroes, I know it!

*: After the World Tree fall, the sea become infested with huge monsters that no one ever see before. Is why no cargo ships come here no more.

*: But wait—somehow you come here by the ship, no? Then you are very lucky. Molto fortunato! Maybe is someone special who protect you...

*: The Beastly Boys, they target my shop next, I think. Allora, let us do business before they arrive...

*: Scusa, these cakes, they are no for sale. I make them all for one man. Is a special order.

*: Is strange, no? Molto curioso... Who would wish to eat so much cake when the world is in the time of crisis?

*: To be honest, I worry about him. He look a lot like the knight from Heliodor who come here before, but much less healthy. Sì, he is white like the ghost...

*: My husband and our bambini, they are out on the boat when Yggdrasil fall. I no see them since...

*: I only wish I decide to go with them on that day. Is better than to be here all alone... (sniff)

Doge Rotondo

Santo cielo! Is you! You and your friends help my little Placido, sì?

Doge Rotondo

Ahh, but how things change here since that happy time... After Yggdrasil fall, is worse and worse every day...

Doge Rotondo

We lose many things, but you know the most important thing we lose? La più importante? Is hope. If only we have hope, then we can go on to live.

Doge Rotondo

But is no easy, finding hope in a world such as this. Infatti, is almost impossibile. And everyone here, they know this...

Doge Rotondo

We lose many things, but you know the most important thing we lose? La più importante? Is hope. If only we have hope, then we can go on to live.

Doge Rotondo

But is no easy, finding hope in a world such as this. Infatti, is almost impossibile. And everyone here, they know this...

Placido

Signore! Is you! I cannot believe you come back to here! Grazie mille!

Placido

But signore, where is your friend? The one with the shiny hairs? He is no with you? You are alone?<yesno>

Placido

Per favore, signore. Is okay. You no need to lie to me. I understand the way of the world.

Placido

Never mind, signore! I am just happy to see you here! And you look so happy and healthy too! Bravo!

Placido

Allora, I am sure you notice, but things here change very much. Now I cannot even play outside. Mama say is too dangerous.

Placido

I wonder if ever I go to play with Benigno again... Peccato, these happy days seem so long ago...

Placido

Signore, you do me a favor, please? Un favore, per favore!

Placido

Is Benigno. He worry so much about his papa. Is nice for him to have someone to talk to, I think.

Placido

So if you see him, just say ‘ciao’. It make him feel better, certamente!

Placido

Zzz... Andiamo, Benigno! Let's...gooo...! Zzz...

*: My Placido is a good boy—un bravo ragazzo, sì? But as you know, often he find himself in the dangerous situazione.

*: Allora, I cannot allow something like this to happen again. Is too much worry for everyone in these times.

*: So I forbid him to leave the house. He complain a lot, and maybe is too much...but he is my only son, and I must protect him.

Luciano

You see him, no? That man who stare at the sea? He look so sad... Allora, I try to sing an happy song for him...

Luciano

Fa la laaa! Gondoliaaa! ♪

People come from near, people come from faaar! ♪

People come to become the famous staaar! ♪

Dave

'Ang about, Sylv! We promised that Tetsu bloke we'd get 'is bag back off them 'ooligans wot pinched it!

Dave

Let's get that done before we go swannin' off anywhere else, eh?

*: Hey! Mind your own business, will you? We're having a private conversation here. Clear off!

Sylvando

Well, well! Quite the charmer, aren't we, darling? I can see why you called yourselves the Beastly Boys! Now, enough with the tough guy act—hand over Tetsu's knapsack before I have to get nasty!

*: Ha! Hilarious. But you picked the wrong guys to clown around with—and if you think we're giving anything back to anyone, then you really are as stupid as you look!

*: If you want it, you're going to have to take it. That's the way of the world these days. Show us what you've got, funny man!

Hercules

Huh? You look for the stall of the elder of the two merchant brothers? Allora, is on the west side, just over there. But is very foolish to visit now, signore. Molto stupido...

Hercules

Is the Beastly Boys. I hear they go there to cause trouble. Per amor del cielo, signore, you must not interfere!

*: Eh? You look for the Beastly Boys? Bene. You find them at the stall of the elder of the two brothers—the ones who always fight to give the best prices.

*: I hear he have the new item in stock, and the Beastly Boys, they try to steal it from him. Uffa! I hate them! Ragazzi orribili!

*: The Beastly Boys, you say? Oh, I just saw them, over on the south side of town. Near those stalls at the entrance.

*: They were screaming blue murder at some poor shopkeeper in a mask. I really don't know why people can't just get along...

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*: ...What's that? You're looking for the Beastly Boys? Well, last I heard they were headed to the stalls to shake down a shopkeeper or two.

*: Why do you want to know, anyway? You're not spoiling for a fight, are you? Listen, those lads can get nasty. You're better off leaving them to the professionals.

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Luciano

The man who stare at the sea, he look happy now, no? Allora, is the power of my song! Aha ha ha! One more time...

Luciano

Fa la laaa! Gondoliaaa! ♪

People come from near, people come from faaar! ♪

People come to become the famous staaar! ♪

Tetsu

There are a pair of merchants—brothers—who run establishments in the southern part of town. I've heard that the Beastly Boys have been hanging around causing trouble at the older one's stall.

Tetsu

But listen, I really don't think you should confront them. They're vicious, ruthless types. You seem to be in good shape, but I mean... You're just an entertainer...

Tetsu

And I really wouldn't be able to live with myself if you got hurt over a silly knapsack. Seriously, it's fine. You don't need to do this...

Dave

Cool yer boots, Sylv! What was the point o' duffin' up that gang o' thugs if we ain't even gonna give Tetsu 'is knapsack back!?

Dave

Come on, let's get it back to 'im. Once that's done, we can go off gallivantin' wherever we like!

*: Santo cielo! Is amazing! Incredibile! You stand up to the Beastly Boys...and you beat them!

*: Is time someone teach them a lesson. And they no forget that lesson in a hurry!

Hercules

I see everything, signore! You beat the Beastly Boys into the sticky pulp! Polpa appiccicosa!

Hercules

Grazie mille, my friend! The people of Gondolia, they sleep more easily now!

*: È vero!? Is true!? They say you fight against the Beastly Boys...and you win!

*: Santo cielo! I no believe it! Now I can sell my weapons without the fear once again! Prego, prego!

*: When the Beastly Boys come to my shop, I think for sure they steal the black armour. Is new in stock and very, very valuable. Molto prezioso!

*: Is the former property of a world-famous knight, you see—or at least I hope it is—I spend an huge fortune on it!

*: Imagine if the Beastly Boys steal this armour! Disastro assoluto! Grazie mille, signore. You really save the day, sì?

*: The Beastly Boys, they try to steal from my brother.

*: I worry so much! Of course, we are the rivals in business, but blood is thicker than water, no? Grazie mille, signore. You save his skin!

*: Is really true? The Beastly Boys are finito? Mamma mia! Is the best piece of news we have for ages!

*: Everyone here, we think only about ourselves. Is so lucky there are still people like you who want to help their fellow humans! You are an inspiration to us all. Un'ispirazione!

*: I've a feeling that the sight of you facing down those Beastly Boys will have given the local people the strength to carry on a little longer.

*: Life's far from easy at the moment, but there's no need to despair just yet. Not while there are people like you around, anyway.

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Signor Sartori

Is no trade after Yggdrasil fall. No trade mean no food, so we make the plan to give this food to the people of Gondolia!

Signor Sartori

But we must be careful. The orribile Beastly Boys, they probably try to steal it. We must be molto vigile!

Signor Sartori

...Che cosa!? You defeat them!? Aha ha ha! Nice joke, Signor Clown! But I am no born yesterday!

*: You've done what!? Beaten the Beastly Boys!? No way! I've had about ten pops at them myself, and I got walloped every time!

*: Mind you, I have been exhausted lately, what with all the extra patrols and whatnot. Can't really blame me if those little whippersnappers got the better of me.

*: That's not to take away from your achievement, of course. You've clearly got something about you. Let me know if you fancy a military career—you'd go far, I reckon!

*: Everyone complain about the Beastly Boys, but I know they have another side. Sometimes they come here to pray, and to apologise for the troubles they cause.

*: Those ragazzi, they too are nothing but the lost lambs, like all of us. You must pray for them too...

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Placido

Signore! Is you! I cannot believe you come back to here! Grazie mille!

Placido

But signore, where is your friend? The one with the shiny hairs? He is no with you? You are alone?<yesno>

Placido

Per favore, signore. Is okay. You no need to lie to me. I understand the way of the world.

Placido

Never mind, signore! I am just happy to see you here! And you look so happy and healthy too! Bravo!

Placido

But signore, you look like you have something to say. ...Che cosa!? Really!? You defeat the Beastly Boys!?

Placido

This mean that...I can go out and play again! Santo cielo, I no believe it! Is a miracle! Thank you, signore! Grazie mille!

Placido

Hm? You have something to say, signore? ...Che cosa!? Really!? You defeat the Beastly Boys!?

Placido

Then I can go out to play again, no? Santo cielo! Is a miracle! Grazie mille!

Placido

I still can no believe you defeat the Beastly Boys, signore. You are an hero! Un eroe! Grazie mille to you!

Tetsu

Y-You're back! And in one piece too! Goodness me... I don't suppose you managed to recover my knapsack as well, did you?<yesno>

Tetsu

...Oh well. I suppose it was a bit too much to ask. Thanks for trying, anyway.

Sylvando gives Tetsu his knapsack.

Luciano

There is nothing like a beautiful song to make this dark world a little brighter! Prego, listen to this. Is good for the soul, I promise...

Luciano

Fa la laaa! Gondoliaaa! ♪

People come from near, people come from faaar! ♪

People come to become the famous staaar! ♪

Dave

Right, 'ow about we get out of 'ere and find some more folks in need of 'elp, eh? Reckon we could do worse than take a butcher's round that Laguna di Gondolia place for a start!

*: Everyone feel so much better after you take care of that orribile gang. Is like—how you say—like a little hope return to Gondolia!

*: ...Mamma mia! Is them! Those ragazzi with you are the Beastly Boys themselves! Wait, you... You are all friends now?

*: Sinceramente, I no believe it. Not only you take care of the punishment, also you take care of the rehabilitation! You are a saint, signore! Un santo!

*: Is something different about the Beastly Boys now, no? They look...kind. Friendly. Molto gentile. Allora, it show that every one of us can change!

Hercules

Is an happy surprise to learn there are still some people like you who cannot abandon a person in need.

Hercules

After Yggdrasil fall, we need someone to bring us a little hope—un po' di speranza, sì? Allora, signore, you are that someone. The hero of Gondolia!

*: Signore, you save the precious black armour from the Beastly Boys! Never I can thank you enough! Grazie milioni, miliardi, infinito!

*: This armour, they say is the former property of a world-famous knight. I hope it is—I spend an huge fortune on it!

*: I hope that when my shop reopen, customers come from all over Erdrea to outbid each other for it! You join them too, sì? Aha ha ha!

*: Is a tragedy. Una tragedia. All the time we know the Beastly Boys are desperate, but no one help them. They have no choice but to turn to the life of crime.

*: Grazie, signore. You show us a better way. If we help people like you help the Beastly Boys, Gondolia is happy and peaceful again very soon.

*: Ah! Is the Beastly Boys! You come to give back to me everything you steal from my shop, sì?

*: ...Eh? You no have anything to give back to me? Per carità... Well, maybe I can wait. I work hard and try to sell enough to stay alive in the meantime!

*: Hm? Santo cielo, I nearly forget! Sì, allora...

Benigno

Ah! Is you! You and your friends help Placido, sì? And now I hear you defeat the Beastly Boys also! Certamente, you are more tough than you look!

Benigno

Allora, because of your heroics, many merchants reopen their shop, and now my Papa, he find work at last!

Benigno

Is all thanks to you, signore! Grazie mille! You are the saviour of Gondolia!

Benigno

I hear about you! I hear you defeat the Beastly Boys! Certamente, you are more tough than you look!

Benigno

Allora, because of your heroics, many merchants reopen their shop, and now my Papa find work at last!

Benigno

Is all thanks to you, signore! Grazie mille! You are the saviour of Gondolia!

Benigno

You have the new friends, signore? Bravo! I am happy for you!

Benigno

And the things they carry... Così curioso! So colourful! I want one too, per favore!

*: After you defeat the Beastly Boys, many merchants start to trade again. Is now my job to repair the broken stalls.

*: Is such a relief. Not only for me, but for my wife and boy, also. Now I work hard to give them an happy life!

Signor Sartori

Ah! The man of the hour, sì? I hear you decide to take the Beastly Boys under your wing and teach them the right way to live. How noble! Che nobile!

Signor Sartori

And as for you, ragazzi pazzi, you no cause the trouble for Signor Sylvando, you hear? Is your last chance to behave!

*: Is true, signore? You decide to help with the riabilitazione of the Beastly Boys?

*: Ahhh... Is impossibile. Not only you are strong and brave and handsome, you have an heart of gold too!

*: I can trust you, sì? Bene, then I tell you a secret. You know the black armour in the shop of my brother? I have the same armour in my shop also.

*: How is this possibile, you ask? Well, I hear that monsters attack a certain kingdom, and all is ruined. Perhaps both suits are plundered from the wreckage, eh?

*: Is only a rumour, of course, but still I feel sad when I think about such a tragedy... Molto triste...

*: It still doesn't seem possible. How could some wandering minstrel get the better of the Beastly Boys when I tried ten times and failed...?

*: Now the Beastly Boys are no beastly any more, I feel is safe to go to fish again.

*: The sea, is still full of monsters, but perhaps is a good thing. Maybe I catch something new and tasty!

*: You are the entertainer who try to make the Beastly Boys behave, sì? Then I think you need a rest...

*: You take the Beastly Boys under your wing, sì? Bene. I no forget the bad things they do, but they are good ragazzi really.

*: I pray that they find the righteous path and stay on it forever. Allora, how can I help you today?

*: You make friends with the Beastly Boys, eh? Uffa... They do the bad things, but I am no one to talk...

*: Maybe is no easy to teach them to be good, but I have faith in you, signore. Buona fortuna—and come by for a drink any time!

*: Everything feel so much more bright in Gondolia after the Beastly Boys abandon their wicked ways.

*: Naturalmente, Placido is an happy bunny also. He miss to play outside so much!

Doge Rotondo

I hear you decide to turn the Beastly Boys into the fine young men. Is very noble decision. Molto nobile!

Doge Rotondo

As for Gondolia—ohibò! All our worries do not go away just yet, but at last we have a little bit of hope.

Doge Rotondo

Now we must work hard to make sure we no lose this hope, and do all we can to make our town an happy little town again!

Placido

Buongiorno, Signor Sylvando! And you, Signor... Eh... In the pink mask. And you also, Beastly Boys!

Placido

Aha ha ha! Is so nice to see people who fight against each other make friends! Un'ispirazione!

Placido

Every time I see your smile, signore, I feel hopeful about the future. Is like magic. I can no explain it!

*: I'm sorry, but I can't let you pass. It's become far too dangerous after Yggdrasil fell.

*: If you go in, you might never come out. I can't be having that on my conscience.

You can now choose which of Sylvando's new friends will fight alongside him in battle!

*: I'm sorry, but I can't let you pass. It's become far too dangerous after Yggdrasil fell.

*: If you go in, you might never come out. I can't be having that on my conscience.

Dave

Come on, Sylv! You know 'ow I feel about dark an' dingy places. I said I'd follow you anywhere, an' I will...just not there, alright?

Dave

'Ere, Sylv, I've been finkin'. You remember that fella we met over near Gallopolis—the one from the circus?

Dave

Well, for some reason, I can't stop finkin' about 'im. 'E looked like 'e was 'aving a proper 'ard time of it.

Dave

Why don't we go an' see 'ow 'e's doin' before we 'ead to 'Otto? It'd put me mind at ease—'is an' all, I reckon.

Head for Gallopolis right away?<yesno>

Dave

Right you are, then! Gallopolis, 'ere we come!

Dave

Looks like we've 'elped everyone 'oo needed 'elpin' 'round 'ere, Sylv!

Dave

Why don't we swing over 'Otto way an' see 'ow Tetsu an' 'is old mum are gettin' on?

Dave

Unless you've got any more 'eroics planned? If you do, I'm wiv you all the way!

Dave

That's an 'ole load o' smiles we've put back on people's faces now! Reckon we've done all we can 'round these parts, Sylv!

Dave

Why don't we 'ead over to 'Otto an' see 'ow Tetsu's gettin' along? We did promise we'd visit!

The door won't budge an inch.

Sylvando

What the—!? Ewww! Is that...bird poo!? Look at how much of it there is! We did hear about huge birds around here though, right?

Sylvando manages to acrobatically avoid being covered in droppings...but spills all the milk from the cow in the Laguna di Gondolia in the process!

Dave

Well, what d'you say, Sylv? If yer all done wiv 'elpin' people for now, shall we 'ead into 'Otto?<yesno 2>

Dave

Fair enuff! S'pose there might still be some people out there wot need smiles puttin' back on their faces. Come on, then!

Dave

Righto! 'Otto, 'ere we come! Let's 'ope Tetsu's 'ome, eh...

Dave

'Ere we are, then! 'Otto at last! Ready to 'ead in, Sylv?<yesno 2>

Dave

Cor, you really don't wanna leave anyone be'ind 'oo might not've 'ad the smile put back on their face, eh? Fair enuff!

Dave

I'm wiv you all the way!

*: Oh, you poor thing... It breaks my heart to see you like this! If I could—

*: Oh! Hello there! ...Hm? Oh, no! This isn't a monster, I promise you! Well, it didn't start out as one, at least...

*: It's actually a common or garden plant—and a very beautiful one too! It's from the Laguna di Gondolia originally, and it's simply breathtaking when it's in bloom!

*: Sadly, when the world went to pot and the darkness fell, plants underwent all kinds of metamorphoses and mutations, and even started wandering around causing mischief like this one.

*: It breaks my heart, it really does. That's why I decided to try and do something about it. I'm a botanist, you see, and I've invented a special fertiliser that should restore this little fellow to his former glory!

*: I've got almost all the ingredients I need, but there's one thing I'm still missing: horse poo—the smellier the better!

*: I'd go and fetch some myself, but I can't just abandon my little friend here. I'm worried he'll panic and start attacking passers-by...

*: Say, you look like a helpful sort! I don't suppose you'd go and get some horse poo for me, would you?<yesno>

*: Oh, don't say that! Please, you have to help us! Would you be so good as to fetch some horse poo? Just one little dollop will do!<yesno>

Sylvando

Sure thing, honey! One steaming mound of horse manure, coming right up! We'll have your friend looking fabulous again before you know it!

*: Oh, thank you ever so much! Now, I don't know much about horses—plants are my thing, not animals—but I've heard there are lots of them in Gallopolis. Maybe that'd be a good place to start looking?

*: Grrryyyaaarrrghhh...

YaaarrrggghhhNNNGGGHHH!

It appears to be rather agitated. In fact, it looks like it might go on the rampage at any moment...

*: (slurp) Oh! A gooman! Please, you've got to stay away from me!

*: I'm not a bad slime, I'm really not, but recently I've been hearing voices telling me to do things. Things I'm not slurposed to do...

*: I don't think I'm the only one ooze been affected like this, either. That plant over there just turned up a while agoo and started snapping and snarling at everyone!

*: Ah! I'd know that sweet, sweet aroma anywhere! You've done as I asked and brought me some horse poo, haven't you?<yesno>

*: Please, this is no time for silly jokes! I need that poo to make fertiliser for my friend here. Now, are you going to give it to me or not?<yesno>

Sylvando gives the botanist the dollop of horse poo he so desperately desires!

The botanist uses the horse poo to mix up a batch of fertiliser. He then applies it liberally to the soil around the base of the plant.

The plant seems to calm down a little...before pulling up its roots and wandering off!

*: Look at that! It worked! Thank you ever so much for your help! My little friend'll have toddled off back to the Laguna di Gondolia, I'd imagine. Here's hoping he has a nice, quiet life from now on!

Sylvando

Hear, hear! It's so good to know it's not just humans we're capable of helping! All living things need a hand from time to time!

*: That's right! Especially with the way the world is now. There must be so many plants out there suffering just like that poor little fellow was... I wish I could help them all, I really do...

*: Wait! I have an idea! Why don't I travel around with you and your friends? That's surely the best way to help as many plants as possible. What do you say? Will you let me come with you?<yesno>

*: Oh, don't say that! Please, you have to let me travel around with you! I won't be any trouble, I promise! Well? Will you change your mind?<yesno>

Sylvando

Of course, honey! The more the merrier! If there are plants out there that are suffering, it's up to us to step in and save them!

*: Oh, that's just wonderful! Thank you ever so much! I'll warn you now, I'm not much good at fighting. I do know a thing or two about the natural world, though, and that's always useful!

A new member joins Sylvando's merry band!

*: I've invented a special fertiliser that should cure what's ailing this poor little fellow. I just need a bit of horse poo to finish it off!

*: Now, I don't know much about horses—plants are my thing, not animals—but I've heard there are lots of horses in Gallopolis, so maybe that'd be a good place to start looking?

*: I'd come with you, but I'm worried my little friend here'll go on the rampage if I abandon it...

*: (slurp) Oh! A gooman! Please, you've got to stay away from me!

*: I'm not a bad slime, I'm really not, but recently I've been hearing voices telling me to do things. Things I'm not slurposed to do...

*: I don't think I'm the only one ooze been affected, either. There was a plant over there a while agoo that was snapping and snarling at everyone! It's gone now, though.

*: But it was really nice and friendly to me when it left. Maybe it was just going through a rough patch. Ooze to say...

*: Greetings, fellow travellers... (yawn) I am a peripatetic priest. When Yggdrasil fell, I resolved to roam Erdrea, bringing comfort and solace to those who might need it most.

*: Alas, there is only so much that one man may do... (yawn) For every person I help, there are ten that I fail. Their pained voices haunt me constantly... They keep me awake at night...

*: In fact, I can barely remember the last time that I slept. I am so...(yawn)...tired... I fear... I fear I may be unable to continue my mission...

*: When I was a...(yawn)...boy, my mother would give me a cup of hot milk whenever I couldn't sleep. It always seemed to do the trick. I'm sure it would work now too, but sadly things aren't quite that simple...

*: You see, the milk my mother gave me was...(yawn)...no ordinary milk. Oh no. She said it had to come from a talking cow.

*: Now, as luck would have it, there is a talking cow grazing near here. Sadly, recent events appear to have put her in a melancholy mood, and she can no longer...(yawn)...produce any milk...

*: Wait! I have an...(yawn)...idea. You're an entertainer, aren't you? Do you think there might be anything you could do to cheer her up?<yesno>

*: Oh. Very well. I'll just have to soldier on without...(yawn)...sleep for a little while longer, then...

Sylvando

Leave it to us, darling! We'll have a smile on that cow's face in no time flat—she'll be making milk like nobody's business before you know it!

*: Oh, thank you! Thank you ever so much! She should be grazing just to the west of here. Good luck!

*: When I was a...(yawn)...boy, my mother would give me a cup of hot milk whenever I couldn't sleep. It always seemed to do the trick. I'm sure it would work now too, but sadly things aren't quite that simple...

*: You see, the milk my mother gave me was...(yawn)...no ordinary milk. Oh no. She said it had to come from a talking cow.

*: Now, as luck would have it, there is a talking cow grazing near here. Sadly, recent events appear to have put her in a melancholy mood, and she can no longer...(yawn)...produce any milk...

*: I've tried my best, but nothing I do seems to cheer her up. A professional...(yawn)...entertainer might fare better, though... Would you be willing to give it a try?<yesno>

*: Oh. Very well. I'll just have to soldier on without...(yawn)...sleep for a little while longer, then...

Sylvando

Leave it to us, darling! We'll have a smile on that cow's face in no time flat—she'll be making milk like nobody's business before you know it!

*: Oh, thank you! Thank you ever so much! She should be grazing just to the west of here. Good luck!

*: Moooooo... The outlook's udderly gloomy... I can't predict the weather any moore... And I can't produce a drop of milk, either...

*: Moooooo... The outlook's udderly gloomy... I can't predict the weather any moore... And I can't produce a drop of milk, either...

Dave

'Ere Sylv, me ol' gran used to 'ave a dairy cow. Whenever the old moo got down in the dumps, we'd just do a couple o' song an' dance numbers, an' she'd be 'appy as Larry in no time.

Dave

I reckon the same trick'd work on this one 'ere an' all. It's gotta be worth a try, eh?

Attempt to cheer the cow up?<yesno>

Sylvando

Did someone say song and dance? I think that can be arranged! This bovine beauty's in for the show of a lifetime!

Sylvando

Come on, boys! Let's give it everything we've got!

*: Woohoo!

Sylvando and co. give it their all, and put on the performance of a lifetime to perk up the poor, sad cow!

*: M-Mooo...? I... I feel better! The gloom is lifting! ...In fact, I feel udderly fabulous!

*: Thank you, my friends! That was... (sniff) Very mooving. I feel much better now! Here, please take this by way of thanks. Moooooo!

Sylvando receives a pail of fresh milk!

Dave

Nice one! Now we got some o' that special milk the priest 'oo couldn't sleep wanted! Let's go an' give 'im a glug or two, shall we?

*: My mother always gave me milk from a talking cow—she said no other kind would help me sleep. Luckily...(yawn)...I found such a creature just to the west of here.

*: Unfortunately, recent events have made her ever so...(yawn)...melancholy, and she's not producing any milk at the moment.

*: I tried to cheer her up myself, but I didn't have any luck. A professional...(yawn)...entertainer like you should fare better, though...

*: I'd be ever so grateful if you could find a way of getting me some milk from the talking cow I found near here...

Give the pail of fresh milk to the priest?<yesno>

*: If I could have a cup of the milk that my mother used to give me as a child, I'd be able to...(yawn)...sleep again, I just know it...

*: Oh, my word! This is it! This is the milk that my mother used to give me! I don't believe it! Thank you! Thank you so much!

*: I'm sure I'll finally be able to get some sleep once I've had a cup of this, but is that really alright? I mean, there are so many people who still need help...

Sylvando

Darling, please. Don't be so hard on yourself!

Sylvando

If you want to help other people, first you've got to look out for number one. You can't do anything for anybody if you're half-asleep.

*: Yes... Yes, you're right.

*: Feeling guilty about everything I've failed to do won't get me anywhere—and it won't help anyone else, either.

*: I suppose I've always known that deep down... But now I see it clearly, and it's all because of you. Thank you. I mean it.

Sylvando

Oh honey, don't mention it! Now come on, get some milk down you so you can sleep. We'll keep an eye out for monsters, don't worry!

Sylvando and co. watch over their new friend as he falls into a deep and peaceful sleep.

Then morning comes...

*: Moooooo! The clouds have cleared! I'm in a much better moood now, and it's all thanks to you!

*: I haven't slept that well in years! Goodness me, I feel so much better! And what's more, I've come to a decision.

*: I've realised that I'll be able to help a lot more people if I join forces with you. After all, there's only so much one man can do by himself.

*: So what do you say? Will you allow me to come with you?<yesno>

*: Please, you have to reconsider! Just think of all the happiness we'll be able to spread! Please! You'll let me join you, won't you?<yesno>

Sylvando

Of course, darling! Helping people's what we're all about!

*: Oh, thank you! Thank you ever so much! This is going to be wonderful, I just know it!

A new member joins Sylvando's merry band!

*: ¡Por favor! Please! You must help!

Dave

Alright, alright, take it easy! Wot's got into you, eh?

*: Look! Over there! ¡Por ahí!

*: I am a caballero from Puerto Valor. I heard that very many people were suffering after the fall of Yggdrasil, so I felt it was my duty to try and help them.

*: Ay, but being a hero is much harder than I realised! When I saw these monsters, I froze with fear, and now I can do nothing!

*: It is shameful to ask, but I have no choice... Por favor, señor—will you help these people in my place?<yesno>

*: Ay... But señor, you must... I am frozen with fear... You must help them! You will, won't you? Please?<yesno>

Sylvando

...It's your lucky day, darling! When it comes to biffing bullying beasties, there's no one like the Great Sylvando!

*: ¡Muchas gracias! You are a very courageous hombre! I...am not, so I will have to stay here until you are done. Ahem...

*: Greetings, good sir. You may be wondering what a bard is doing in a place such as this. Well, the truth is that I set out on a journey to inspire the world through the medium of rhythm and rhyme.

*: Alas, I am learning that music is a far more subjective matter than I had thought. Not so long ago, I was forced to perform for a group of dancing monsters who had no appreciation for my work whatsoever.

*: ...Hm? Where was this? Oh, it was south of Gallopolis—not a place I shall be visiting again. Do be careful, should you have cause to venture there!

*: Step, one-two-th— Hey! What are you doing!? You're ruining our rhythm!

*: We get very angry if we get out of step! And you don't want to make us angry...do you?<yesno>

*: Good! Now shuffle off and let us get back in the groove!

Sylvando

That's enough of your artless prancing! We'll teach you to pick on poor, innocent people!

*: Oh, so it's like that, is it? Can't bear to see someone with groovier moves than you? Well, come here and let us give you a little dancing lesson!

*: We've got soul, we've got— Hey! What are you doing!? You're ruining our rhythm!

*: We get very angry if we get out of step. And you don't want to make us angry...do you?<yesno>

*: Good! Now shuffle off and let us get back in the groove!

Sylvando

That's enough of your artless prancing! We'll teach you to pick on poor, innocent people!

*: Oh, so it's like that, is it? Can't bear to see someone with groovier moves than you? Well, come here and let us give you a little dancing lesson!

*: Come on! Shake your— Hey! What are you doing!? You're ruining our rhythm!

*: We get very angry if we get out of step. And you don't want to make us angry...do you?<yesno>

*: Good! Now shuffle off and let us get back in the groove!

Sylvando

That's enough of your artless prancing! We'll teach you to pick on poor, innocent people!

*: Oh, so it's like that, is it? Can't bear to see someone with groovier moves than you? Well, come here and let us give you a little dancing lesson!

*: Let's dance the night aw— Hey! What are you doing!? You're ruining our rhythm!

*: We get very angry if we get out of step. And you don't want to make us angry...do you?<yesno>

*: Good! Now shuffle off and let us get back in the groove!

Sylvando

That's enough of your artless prancing! We'll teach you to pick on poor, innocent people!

*: Oh, so it's like that, is it? Can't bear to see someone with groovier moves than you? Well, come here and let us give you a little dancing lesson!

*: It is shameful to ask, but I have no choice. Por favor, señor—you must help those people.

*: Please help us! These dancing monsters are just horrible!

*: These horrible monsters accosted us and subjected us to their awful dancing, and now they won't let us go! Please, you have to help us!

*: I really thought we were done for when we ran into those monsters. Thanks ever so much for stepping in when you did!

*: Thank you very much for helping us, mister! We're going home now. Bye-bye!

The mother and daughter set off on their journey home.

*: Muchas gracias, señor. I really thought I would be able to help them, but...in the moment, all my confidence disappeared.

Sylvando

Well, at least you tried to do the right thing, honey. ‘Serving the weak untiringly’ and all that, eh?

*: ¿Qué? You know the Pledge? But how!?

Sylvando

Oh, it's just something I heard, long, long ago. It stuck with me, though...

Sylvando

And whatever happens, you mustn't forget it either. Serve the weak untiringly! Never retreat in the face of adversity! And all that other stuff!

*: S-Sí... I understand...

Sylvando

And don't be so hard on yourself! Sure, maybe you didn't get to be the hero this time, but at least you tried! You'll make a fine knight one day, I'm sure!

*: G-Gracias, señor. You are a truly wonderful person. In fact, you remind me of my master. The one who inspired me to become a caballero in the first place. You have the same strength. The same spirit...

*: ¡Por favor, señor! You must become my new master! I could learn so much from you! Please, will you allow me to accompany you on your adventures?<yesno>

*: I understand that I am forcing myself upon you, but I promise that you will not regret this! Por favor, señor, you must allow me to join you!<yesno>

Sylvando

Oh, who am I to stand in the way of a young caballero who wants to fulfil his destiny? You're more than welcome to join us, darling!

*: ¡Gracias, señor! I will honour the Pledge and make you proud, I promise!

A new member joins Sylvando's merry band!

*: Oh wow! It's you, isn't it? You're the Great Sylvando!

Sylvando

I sure am, honey! And who might you be, hm?

*: Oh, I'm nobody—not yet, anyway. I just joined the circus in Gallopolis, you see. Oooh, the others aren't going to believe this! It's such an honour to meet you!

*: You're the reason I chose the life of the entertainer, you know! One look at you in action, and I knew what I wanted to be! I ran away and joined up as soon as I could!

Sylvando

Oh, stop it! You're making me blush! But wait...if you're in the circus in Gallopolis, what are you doing all the way out here?

*: Well, to cut a long story short, we're closing down. Nobody wants to see people clowning around when the world's the way it is. But we're doing one last performance first—got to go out with a bang, right?

*: Trouble is, we don't have enough people to pull off what the ringmaster's got planned.

*: So that's why I'm out here—I'm on the hunt for people who want a taste of showbiz before it's too late!

*: Sadly, there don't seem to be many of those around. So, I suppose you know what's coming...

*: Will you join us for one last big show?<yesno>

*: Oh, don't say that! Please, your circus needs you! You want it to go out in style, don't you?

*: Oh, thank you! Thank you, thank you, thank you! With the Great Sylvando at the top of the bill, it's going to be a night to remember for sure!

*: Ach, but even with you on board, we're still a couple of performers short...

*: I don't suppose you could help us look for two more people who'd be willing to join in?

*: Don't bother with the desert—coming out here was a stupid idea. I should have stuck with downtown Gallopolis. There's always plenty of talent there.

*: And with your reputation—not to mention your powers of persuasion—they'll be queueing round the block to sign up!

*: Right, I'd better head back to the big top and start getting ready.

*: Stop by and see me if you need anything or if you want some advice on who to recruit. Good luck, and thanks again for all your help!

*: By the sands! Visitors to our kingdom have been rare indeed since the fall of Yggdrasil. You are clearly made of sterner stuff than most!

*: The city of Gallopolis lies just ahead, eager to welcome weary travellers. Alas, you must traverse the desert before its pleasures can be enjoyed...

*: If it is the city of Gallopolis you seek, you must proceed eastward through the desert.

*: The city can be seen from miles around. You need not worry about missing it. You would do better to worry about the monsters you might encounter on the way...

‘WARNING! Monsters roam the desert ahead. Remain vigilant at all times!’

*: Halt! The Celestial Sands lie beyond this checkpoint, but they are off limits to civilians. Our exalted Sultan's scholars are currently conducting in-depth researches among the dunes.

*: The Celestial Sands lie beyond this point, but they are off limits to civilians. Our exalted Sultan's scholars are currently conducting in-depth researches among the dunes.

*: The finest minds in the land have gathered in the Celestial Sands on the Sultan's orders. I cannot but wonder what they seek to achieve there...

*: Gallopolis has been in chaos ever since the World Tree fell.

*: Furthermore, I have heard that the Sultan spends most of his time in the throne room in consultation with his scholars. What in the world can they be discussing?

*: Hmm... Interesting... But also...impossible! If the star is... No... But... (mutter mumble)

*: Halt! Visitors are not currently permitted to enter the palace, by order of His Excellency the Sultan!

*: There can be no exceptions, even for friends of Prince Faris. You must leave now, please.

*: Wait, please! There are no races taking place at the moment—the paddock and racetrack are currently off limits.

*: How can I make her smile again? My drumming seems to make no difference...

This young man appears to have some talent. Invite him to take part in the circus performance? <yesno>

Sylvando invites the drummer to join the circus.

*: ...What? The circus? Me!? Well...it has always been an ambition of mine to perform alongside the Great Sylvando...but I'm afraid I can't help you right now.

*: It's my best friend, you see. She hasn't cracked so much as a single smile since Yggdrasil fell. I'm sure the right drumbeat would cheer her up, but I can't seem to find it, so I need to practise.

Sylvando

Drumming your fingers to the bone to put a smile on a friend's face? Honey, you're my kind of guy!

Sylvando

Say, how about I give you some help. And we'll make a deal while we're at it—if we can get your friend grinning again, you have to come and join the circus, okay?

*: Really!? You'll help me!? That's amazing! If you can put a smile back on my friend's face, I'll be happy to join you!

*: It won't be hard to find my friend—she really stands out from the crowd. She's got fine bone structure, great posture and these long, fluttering eyelashes...

*: She was hanging around in the north-west of the city last time I saw her. I really hope you can find a way to make her feel a bit better.

*: It won't be hard to find my friend—she really stands out from the crowd. She's got fine bone structure, great posture and these long, fluttering eyelashes...

*: She was hanging around in the north-west of the city last time I saw her. I really hope you can find a way to make her feel a bit better.

*: I'd be more than happy to join you at the circus once she's smiling again!

It's a pile of hay for horses to rest on. Sit down for a little while?<yesno>

Sylvando

Gosh... Who knew that hay could be so soft and comfy? It feels just wonderful!

Sylvando's rest leaves him feeling completely rejuvenated!

‘IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

As a result of events following the fall of Yggdrasil, all races are cancelled until further notice. We apologise for the inconvenience.’

‘We regretfully announce that our next show will be our last. Thank you for all your support over the years. We love you all!

‘We're currently in the process of recruiting new talent for this final performance—pop down to the big top for a chat if you're interested!

The Ringmaster’

Dave

Right! That's two 'ot new talents signed up for the circus! Let's 'ead over to the big top an' share the good news, eh?

Margarita is looking at Sylvando rather bashfully. It seems she's got something to give him...

Sylvando

...Hm? What's this, darling?

Sylvando

G-Gosh... That's certainly quite...fragrant...

Sylvando receives a dollop of horse poo!

Margarita looks extremely pleased with herself.

It's Margarita, Sylvando's trusty steed. She looks terribly sad, as though she might cry at any moment.

Sylvando

Margarita, darling... Has this awful darkness that's engulfed the world upset you too? Oh, it breaks my heart to see you suffering!

It's Margarita, Sylvando's trusty steed. She looks terribly sad, as though she might cry at any moment.

Sylvando

Margarita, darling... Has this awful darkness that's engulfed the world upset you too? Oh, it breaks my heart to see you suffering!

Sylvando

...Wait a minute! Fine bone structure, fabulous posture and long, fluttering eyelashes...! Why, that drummer must have been talking about Margarita!

*: Oh! Hello Sylvando!

*: I just came to check up on my friend here. I didn't expect to bump into you!

Sylvando

Honey, I had no idea this was who you were talking about! This is Margarita! MY Margarita!

*: What!? Margarita is yours!? Well, I suppose that explains why she's so fabulous!

Sylvando

She certainly is! But you're right about her being in a bad way. I know how to put that right, though—she's always been a fan of my dancing! You lay down the beat, darling, and I'll do the rest!

*: Well, I'll try... I warn you, though—my drumming doesn't seem to have had any effect on her so far. I don't think I've been doing it right...

Sylvando

Oh, honey, there's nothing wrong with your drumming! It's just the visual element that's been lacking, I'm sure! Fortunately, that's where I come in!

Sylvando

You'll help too, won't you, boys? Let's put our best feet forward and bring a smile back to Margarita's big, long face!

*: Righto, Sylv!

Sylvando and friends get into a fabulously funky groove!

*: N-Neigh... Neeeigh! ♪

Margarita is absolutely loving it!

*: Oh, Sylvando! Look! Look how happy she is! You did it! You really did it!

Sylvando

No—WE did it! This was a team effort, darling! And now that Margarita's smiling again, we could do with those skills of yours at the circus. What do you say?

*: If you really think my drumming can make a difference...I'd be happy to help!

The drummer agrees to perform with the circus!

*: By the way, it looks like Margarita wants to give you a little something for making her smile again...

Sylvando

G-Gosh... That's certainly quite...fragrant...

Sylvando receives a dollop of horse poo!

*: Welcome to Gallopolis, travellers—and thank you for coming. Few people venture across the sands to visit us these days.

*: What is more, our exalted Sultan has advised all Gallopolitans not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary. It is little wonder the streets are so deserted.

*: And as if that were not bad enough, I hear that the circus is preparing for its final performance. Truly, there is less and less to be excited about every day...

*: ...Hm? You are asking me to join the circus? By the sands! Now is not the time for such tomfoolery!

*: Do you not understand? We are all doomed! Circuses will not save us!

*: Prince Faris has been shut up in the palace ever since Yggdrasil fell. I have not enjoyed so much as a glimpse of his fair countenance.

*: I imagine he must be deep in discussion with the scholars the Sultan has summoned...

*: ...Hm? You wish for me to join the circus? Forgive me, but it is out of the question. The world is heading for catastrophe, and I am overwhelmed with grief and anxiety.

*: The idea of attempting to bring joy to an audience in my current state... It is unthinkable. A thousand pardons, but you had better ask someone else.

*: The fall of Yggdrasil has brought unimaginable chaos to every corner of Erdrea.

*: Things may appear to be peaceful here in the city, but I fear there may be trouble ahead. It is speculation, of course, but we scholars have our instincts...

*: The end times are upon us! Yggdrasil has fallen, and the Great Evil will soon be reawoken! I feel it! I feel it in my bones!

*: The days of peace and happiness are at an end! Soon this world will be plunged into endless despair! Remember my words! Remember them well!

*: I come here every day to look at the Lantern, and I can see that it is getting closer! It is! Please, you must believe me!

*: What!? You wish for me to perform at the circus? Absolutely not! I am a member of the Gallopolitan army, and I serve our exalted Sultan, not the whims of a baying crowd!

*: Visitors are not currently permitted to enter the palace, by order of His Excellency the Sultan.

*: There can be no exceptions, even for friends of Prince Faris. You must leave now, please.

*: I finally decided to be brave and venture out to do some shopping, but most of the shops are closed...

*: It has been the same ever since Yggdrasil fell, and the situation shows no signs of improving. There is so little joy in life these days...

*: What!? The drummer's worried about me and wants to put a smile on my face!?

*: I think you must be mistaken. We barely know each other.

*: He's probably talking about Margarita. He's obsessed with that horse...

*: I saw the dance you did for Margarita! It was amazing—I loved the funky rhythm too!

*: I knew our friend the drummer was talented, but that was on another level! Bravo, both of you!

*: When I heard that Yggdrasil had fallen, I realised the end was nigh, and so I resolved to gather every penny I had for one final gambling spree. Alas, the racetrack is closed.

*: It would appear that I am destined to live out the rest of my days without so much as a single moment of joy...

*: A thousand pardons. I am afraid that the racetrack is closed for the time being. Frivolity is not appropriate in times such as these.

*: The paddock and stables are off limits until further notice as well. They may never open again...

*: By the sands! It is you! The Great Sylvando! We shall never forget what you did for Prince Faris. A thousand thank yous!

*: I hope the racetrack reopens soon—I would dearly love to see you ride once more!

*: This is the entrance to the spectator stands. As there are no races taking place at the moment, I cannot permit you to enter.

*: The young hombre who stands in front of the church is the finest drummer in Gallopolis, señor. Ay, but he has not been the same since Yggdrasil fell...

*: He is practising harder than ever in the hope of finding a rhythm that will bring joy to an equine friend of his, but I do not think he is having much success...

*: It is a great tragedia, señor. The fall of Yggdrasil has hit some people very hard. They are shadows of their former selves...

*: It seems the next circus performance will be the last. One by one, all Gallopolis's finest traditions are coming to an end...

*: ...Hm? You would like me to join the circus for their final performance? I am afraid I must decline. I suffer from crippling stage fright. The thought alone causes me to break out in a cold sweat.

*: This is the entrance to the spectator stands. As there are no races taking place at the moment, I cannot permit you to enter.

*: This is the entrance to the spectator stands. As there are no races taking place at the moment, I cannot permit you to enter.

*: Hm? You are looking for a friend of the drummer? Let me think...

*: I suspect it is a horse you are looking for. He seems to prefer their company to that of humans.

*: This is the entrance to the spectator stands. As there are no races taking place at the moment, I cannot permit you to enter.

*: Oh! It is you! I saw the performance you gave a little while ago. It was magnificent!

*: My working hours mean I am unlikely to ever be able to attend the circus, so it was an unexpected treat to be able to see the Great Sylvando in action!

*: Do I understand you correctly? You wish for me to perform with the circus? A thousand pardons, sir, but this inn will not run itself, even for one night! Speaking of which...

*: Do I understand you correctly? You wish for me to perform with the circus? A thousand pardons, sir, but this inn will not run itself, even for one night!

◆朝の初回と同じ

*: Yggdrasil may have fallen, but the world is not at an end just yet. Financial prudence is just as important as ever!

*: Hm? You wish for me to join the circus!? Ha! It is an interesting thought, but I could never squeeze into one of those little costumes! I had better stick to weapon selling. Speaking of which...

*: Good day, sir. (cough) I am a priest here in Gallopolis...(splutter)...but I am afraid you find me feeling rather...(cough)...unwell...

*: You need not worry, however. (cough cough) The nun will be able to attend to all your spiritual needs. Ughhh... (splutter)

*: Our poor priest was injured while protecting a local child from a monster. He has been feeling poorly ever since.

*: I am sure that he will make a full recovery soon, but in the meantime I have agreed to perform all his usual duties. Now, let us pray...

The door is locked from the inside.

Voices can be heard coming from within. It sounds like people are scared to go outside.

*: I am friends with one of the scholars who was summoned to the castle. His advice was to prepare to leave Gallopolis immediately.

*: You may think me cowardly for abandoning my city in its hour of need, but I must put my family's safety first. I would gladly lose everything to keep them safe.

*: Mother and Father never play with me any more. They are always talking about ‘grown-up matters’. It is not fair!

*: ...What? You want me to run away with the circus? I am sorry, but my career is already decided—I am going to be a princess!

*: I heard a rumour that there was a super-talented fortune teller in this tavern, so I sneaked out of circus rehearsals to come and take a look.

*: I'm a bit confused, though. Are fortune tellers supposed to juggle? He looks more like a fellow circus man to me...

*: I heard a rumour that there was a super-talented fortune teller in this tavern, so I sneaked out of circus rehearsals to come and take a look. He was here a minute ago, but now it looks like he's left.

*: I'm a bit confused, though. Are fortune tellers supposed to juggle? He looked more like a fellow circus man to me...

*: The fortune teller in this tavern's just incredible! He knew I was a dancer before I even opened my mouth!

*: Don't be fooled by the juggling act—that guy's a top-class clairvoyant!

*: The fortune teller in this tavern's just incredible! He knew I was a dancer before I even opened my mouth!

*: I was going to go and ask him to tell my fortune—see if there's any hope for me, given the state of the world—but it looks like he's done for the day.

*: Greetings, stranger... I sense that you are looking for someone... Ha ha! Do not attempt to deny it! I know everything!

*: What's more, I am in a position to help you find the one that you seek—be they a long-lost brother or a brand-new lover, my crystal balls will guide you to them...

*: Don't worry, I'm not in it for the money! I just thought that people might need a bit of spiritual guidance, what with Yggdrasil having fallen and all.

This young man appears to have some talent. Invite him to take part in the circus performance?<yesno>

Sylvando invites the fortune teller to join the circus.

*: ...You want me to join the circus!? Gosh, even I didn't see that one coming! Are you sure about this? I mean, I'm just a fortune teller. Do you really think I'm going to fit the bill?

*: I tell you what, why don't we let my crystal balls decide? Now, listen carefully. I'm going to picture one—and only one—of these wondrous orbs: red, yellow or blue.

*: All you've got to do is choose one!

*: You pick the one I'm picturing, and I'll know we were destined to work together—I'll come and join the circus without further ado!

*: Are you all set? Alright, I'm going to start picturing one of them now... Remember, all you have to do is choose which one it is!

*: The balls tell all, the balls tell all, what colour will they show us?

If lies they tell, then off to hell, that dark place down below us!

*: They speak of fire, they speak of flames, they speak of sunset's glow,

The balls tell all, the balls tell all, what colour do they show?

*: Alright, I'm picturing one of my crystal balls. Now it's up to you to tell me which one! Are you ready?<yesno>

*: The red ball!

*:The blue ball!

*: The yellow ball!

*: Oh dear... I'm afraid that wasn't the one I was picturing. Bad luck!

*: Sorry, but it doesn't look as though our fates were meant to be entwined. Not this time, anyway. Feel free to come back and try again sometime, though!

*: The red ball... Are you absolutely certain this is the one you want to choose?

*: Well... You did it! You got it right! It looks like we've got some kind of connection!

*: In which case, my crystal balls and I are at your service. Let me know what you want me to do at the circus, and I'll give it my best shot!

The fortune teller agrees to perform with the circus!

*: I am the finest fortune teller in Erdrea! Be it a long-lost brother or a brand-new lover, my crystal balls shall guide you to them!

*: Don't worry, I'm not in it for the money! I just thought that people might need a bit of spiritual guidance, what with Yggdrasil having fallen and all...

*: What's that? You still want me to join the circus, do you?<yesno>

*: Well, I've got a lot of time for people who don't give up easily. Now, remember how this goes? I'm going to picture one of my crystal balls: red, yellow or blue. You've just got to pick which one it is!

*: The fortune teller's presence has brought unprecedented numbers of customers to the tavern! I might well have gone bankrupt were it not for him!

*: The fall of Yggdrasil frightened people, you see. Many refused to leave their homes. It is a bad time to be running an establishment like this. Thank goodness he came along when he did!

*: That fortune teller breathed life back into my tavern! I am sad that he has moved on, of course, but I will always be grateful to him.

*: Rest assured that I shall be sitting in the front row of the big top, cheering him on at the top of my lungs. It really is the least I can do!

*: Sorry, Sylv. I can't let you through. Everyone's frantically preparing for our final show, you see—it's total chaos in there!

*: Would you mind going round to the main entrance of the big top instead? You can get in through there.

*: Oh! Hello, Sylv! I hear you've been going round signing up new recruits for our final performance!

*: And with the Great Sylvando on board as well, we're going to go out with a bang, I just know it!

*: Now that we've got the Great Sylvando on board, our final performance is going to be a big hit, I just know it!

*: Sorry, Sylv. I can't let you through. Everyone's frantically preparing for our final show, you see—it's total chaos in there!

*: Would you mind going round to the main entrance of the big top instead? You can get in through there.

*: Well? How's the search for new talent going? Do you need some hints about who to recruit?<yesno>

*: Of course you don't! You know what you're looking for! Well, thanks again—and good luck with the recruitment drive!

*: Alright then, listen up. Rumour has it that the best drummer in Gallopolis spends his days practising in front of the church.

*: But apparently something's been troubling him of late, so his beats have lost some of their usual people-pleasing power.

*: Still, a man who's willing to ignore the melancholy mood of the city to try and put a smile on people's faces is exactly the kind of person we need in the show! Go and seek him out!

*: I've been hearing a lot of talk lately about a fortune teller who's set up shop at the Aloe Beera tavern. Everyone's raving about him—apparently all his predictions come true!

*: They say he uses three coloured balls to divine the future. Pretty strange if you ask me, but all his customers seem to be happy!

*: That's exactly the kind of person we need performing at the circus! Why don't you go and talk to him and see if he's interested?

Sylvando

Hello, darling. It's been a while...

*: S-Sylv!? What are you doing here!?

Sylvando

Oh, you know me, honey. I've never been able to stay away from the circus for long. Bravo, by the way. Most people would have thrown in the towel by now, but I always knew you were made of sterner stuff!

*: That's nice of you to say, Sylv...

*: But to be honest, it didn't even look like we were going to be able to put on this last show until you magically reappeared. Still, things are looking up now you're back on the scene!

*: It's not been easy recently... Most people lost interest in the circus after Yggdrasil fell—you can't blame them, of course...

*: But I still think it's a shame. After all, people need to smile, no matter how bad things get. That's the way I see it, anyway.

*: ...Hm? The circus is staging one final performance? By the sands... It has been so long since I last attended—but if this is my last chance, I had better not miss it!

*: ...The circus's last ever performance? Perhaps this is just what is required to lift my spirits!

*: I am interested in attending the circus's final performance, of course...

*: But I am afraid it is out of the question. I have a duty to protect our exalted Sultan—neglecting that duty in order to enjoy myself would be unforgivable.

*: I heard that the hombre who played his drum for the horses has signed up for the circus!

*: He will be a great success, I am sure of it! His rhythms are perfectly suited to the stage!

*: Once the circus is gone, Gallopolis will be even quieter than it is now... It is hard to believe that this was once a bustling city, full of life...

The horse is whinnying along to the music and stomping its hooves to the beat!

The horse is whinnying along to the music and stomping its hooves to the beat!

The horse is whinnying along to the music and stomping its hooves to the beat!

*: Ah! It is you! The Great Sylvando! I heard a rumour that you will be performing at the circus's final show. I hope it is true. I have always wanted to see you in action!

*: We are moving house soon. I do not know where we are moving to, but I hope it is a nice place like Gallopolis...

*: The Great Sylvando saves the day once more! We've got two new recruits keen to perform with us in the final show, and it's all thanks to you!

*: Everything's ready backstage, and the performers are waiting for their cues. We're all set!

*: Not that we can start without our star turn, of course! Time to prepare for your grand entrance! Let the ringmaster know when you're all set!

*: Sylv! There you are! The new recruits you found for us got here a while ago. Thanks for that—you got us out of a real pickle.

Sylvando

Hello, darling. It's been a while...

*: S-Sylv!? What are you doing here!?

Sylvando

Oh, you know me, honey. I've never been able to stay away from the circus for long. Bravo, by the way. Most people would have thrown in the towel by now, but I always knew you were made of sterner stuff!

*: Wait—were you the one who found those new recruits for us as well? Goodness me! I don't know how to thank you!

Sylvando

Oh, you don't need to thank me, honey. The only thing you need to do is give me my cue! The Wandering Wonder is ready to leap into action once more!

*: Alright, Sylv! If you're ready, then so are we!

Sylvando

That's the spirit! Well, this is it, darlings! One last chance to bring some light into this dark, dark world! One last chance to gasp in awe at the spectacle of the circus! One last glimpse of...the Great Sylvando!

Sylvando

Ha ha ha! Let's get this show on the road!

*: What a performance that was, Sylv! Just like the old days, eh?

*: How can we quit after a show like that? You saw those people out there! They need us! They need us to bring light into their lives and put smiles on their faces!

*: Watching you and the new recruits out there has really given me a new lease of life as a performer! I can't give up now—the show must go on!

*: I'm going to keep working hard to become the best that I can be, and I won't stop until Gallopolis is filled with joy, just like it was before!

*: Thanks for reminding us what the circus is all about, Sylv! It's easy to forget how much people need to smile at times like these!

*: Don't worry, we're not going to forget again! You go off gallivanting if you like—we'll keep the crowds entertained in your absence!

*: Your show was just wonderful! I think it was the first time I have laughed since Yggdrasil fell... I did not think I cared for the circus, but now I realise I am a huge fan!

*: I did not think anything could prove to be more enjoyable than gambling, but I may need to revise that opinion now that I have been to the circus!

*: Sorry, Sylv. I can't let you through. We're unpacking all the circus stuff, you see. There's boxes everywhere!

*: Would you mind going round to the main entrance of the big top instead? You can get in through there.

*: It looks like the circus won't be shutting up shop after all, and it's all thanks to you, Sylv! Thank goodness you turned up when you did!

*: You can leave it in our hands now. You need to go and spread that infectious smile of yours around the world!

*: Sorry, Sylv. I can't let you through. We're unpacking all the circus stuff, you see. There's boxes everywhere!

*: Would you mind going round to the main entrance of the big top instead? You can get in through there.

‘We regretfully announce that our next show...

‘Can't come soon enough! Here's to many more years of laughter and tears! We love you all!

The Ringmaster’

*: By the sands! It is you! The Great Sylvando! I saw you performing at the circus—undoubtedly the best such performance I have ever witnessed!

*: Please, you must come back and do another show. We will be waiting!

*: I confess, the fall of Yggdrasil had caused me to forget about the very concept of having fun...

*: Thank the sands that you and the circus were here to remind us! I know where I shall be heading next time I am feeling blue: directly to the big top!

*: Prince Faris has still not shown his handsome face, but I no longer feel as desolate as I did before.

*: It is wonderful, is it not, what a few hours at the circus can do for one's well-being?

*: A thousand pardons. My guard duties meant that I was unable to attend the circus.

*: Thank the sands that they have decided not to call it a day after all! I will be visiting the big top as soon as my shift ends!

*: I am not afraid to admit it, señor: after I witnessed your performance at the circus, I became your biggest fan! ¡Tu fanático más grande!

*: I am so relieved to hear that the circus will not be closing its doors! If Gallopolis had lost that on top of everything else...

*: Thank you, Sylvando, for all that you have done for us. You have raised our spirits and given us hope for the future!

The horse is neighing with gusto, spurring on its fellow steeds!

*: Gallopolis has known nothing but darkness since the World Tree fell, but you have finally brought a little light into our lives. A thousand thank yous, friend.

*: Sylv! Don't tell me you're whisking that fortune teller away with you! Well, just be sure to bring him back in one piece, alright?

*: I must not let down my guard, not even for a moment. Since Yggdrasil fell, monsters in this area have become more vicious and cunning than ever.

*: If you are venturing on a journey, be sure to make camp often—those foul beasts can smell fatigue, and will not hesitate to pounce.

*: H-Halt! N-None shall pass! I promised to protect these people, and that is what I shall d-do! (gulp)

Sylvando

Easy there, honey! We don't mean you any harm! Quite the opposite, actually—we're travelling around looking for people who might need our help.

*: What!? You must be mad with the world the way it is now! Mind you, you do look like you can handle yourself... In fact, there might even be something you can do for me...

*: I'm a martial artist, you see, and I said I'd help these people get food for the village of Hotto. Whatever's going on with the world, it seems to have played havoc with their crop production.

*: Anyway, we were on the way back to the village when we got attacked by a vicious monster. It roughed us up good and proper, and stole all the food we'd collected!

*: I was supposed to protect them, but I didn't stand a chance against that thing all by myself. If you were with me though, it'd be a different story. So how about it? Fancy going to get those supplies back?<yesno>

*: Oh come on, please! These poor people are going to go hungry! Please say you'll help me... Please?<yesno>

Sylvando

You bet, honey! That monster is going to learn the hard way that it can't go around swiping people's dinners out from under their noses!

*: Oh, thank you! Thank you so much! As long as we stick together, that thing won't stand a chance!

*: It should be loitering somewhere to the south of Hotto. I'm sure we'll beat it easily, but let's make sure we're properly prepared anyway, eh?

The martial artist joins the party!

*: GRURRR HURRR HURRR! MORE HUMANS! MORE FOOD! GIVE, OR I SQUISH! GRURRR HURRR HURRR!

Dave

Reckon we've found our grub-pinchin' monster, Sylv. Ready to 'ave a crack at 'im?<yesno>

*: Our poor people starve.

We sought to bring sustenance,

But it was stolen!

*: Our cupboards are bare.

Our storehouses stand empty.

Stomachs are grumbling.

*: We found food at last—

Enough for everybody.

But now it is gone...

*: The beast stole our food

And disappeared to the east!

You must retrieve it!

Sylvando and co. defeat the gigantes! The villagers recover all the stolen food and take it back to Hotto!

*: Thank you so much for your help. I really couldn't have done it without you. You know, you're really quite something.

*: Risking your life to help a bunch of strangers like that? That's pretty amazing.

*: I want to be like that too, but I don't think I've got what it takes yet. ...Hey, maybe if I spent some time with you it might help. What do you say? Is it alright if I tag along for a while?<yesno>

*: Oh, go on! I just want to learn from you so I can help as many people as possible! Can I please come with you?<yesno>

Sylvando

Of course, darling! You'll be the best, most helpful martial artist in the business by the time I'm done with you, just you wait and see!

*: Thank you so much! This is going to be the journey of a lifetime, I can feel it in my bones!

A new member joins Sylvando's merry band!

Jade

I've come all this way, I can't turn back now. I have to see for myself what's happened to Octagonia...

The door is locked from the inside.

Faint voices can be heard coming from within. It sounds like people trying to hide from the monsters...

The door is locked from the inside.

Faint voices can be heard coming from within. It sounds like people trying to hide from the monsters...

The door is locked from the inside.

Faint voices can be heard coming from within. It sounds like people trying to hide from the monsters...

The door is locked from the inside.

Faint voices can be heard coming from within. It sounds like people trying to hide from the monsters...

The door is locked from the inside.

Faint voices can be heard coming from within. It sounds like people trying to hide from the monsters...

The door is locked from the inside.

Faint voices can be heard coming from within. It sounds like people trying to hide from the monsters...

The door is locked from the inside.

Faint voices can be heard coming from within. It sounds like people trying to hide from the monsters...

The door is locked from the inside.

Faint voices can be heard coming from within. It sounds like people trying to hide from the monsters...

The door is locked from the inside.

Faint voices can be heard coming from within. It sounds like people trying to hide from the monsters...

*: Look, I know you just rescued me from those monsters and all, but taking on Booga? That's insanity.

*: Still, if you insist, I guess I can't stop you. He should be up on the third level, where the arena used to be. Just...be careful, okay?

*: ...Hmm? Skree hee hee! You must have some guts, human, strolling around and slacking off like that!

*: Maybe it hasn't sunk in yet, but you're all Booga's slaves now. So get back to work! Skrarrrk!

*: Octagonia is ours now! The monsssters are in charge, and you humans have to do what we tell you! Kee hee hee!

*: Ssso go on! Get yourssself up to the casssino and make yourssself ussseful!

*: Go on, get mooving! You don't have time to stand around chatting! Humans belong upstairs! Trot on up there and get to work!

*: Arrroooh hoo hoo! I never thought we'd find a use for you puny humans, but Booga managed it! Good old Booga!

*: Would you look at that statue? What a travesty! There's more artistic sensibility in my litter tray! Where did they find the sculptor!?

*: Well, there's only one thing for it—I'm going to have to replace it with something better. If anyone can teach this town some taste, it's me! Just wait—it's going to be grrreat!

*: Still alive, are you? Then you're hyper-lucky. Humans have been dropping like flies since the Lord of Shadows brought down Yggdrasil.

*: And not only did you survive, you found yourself here, which means you get to spend the rest of your days working for us monsters! Hyp-hyp hooray!

*: What a let-down this place turned out to be. They told me Octagonia was full of fighters, so I'd been sharpening my horns in preparation for a proper scrap.

*: But you humans barely put up a fight! You just let us stampede through the streets! Arrroooh hoo hoo! Pathetic!

*: (flap flap) The older monsssters keep telling me to ssstay away from thisss place. They sssay it'sss protected by sssome kind of holy power.

*: But I'm not ssso sure. I keep hearing children laughing and playing inssside. It sssounds really fun...

*: P-Please! I'll go back to work, I promise! Just don't hurt my baby!

*: ...Hey, hold on a second! You're a human! Oh, thank goodness! For a minute there, I thought the monsters had found us!

*: Y-You won't tell them, will you? There's no knowing what they might do!

*: You won't tell the monsters we're hiding out here, will you? There's no knowing what they might do!

*: I won't let those stinky monsters hurt my mom! Never!

*: Oi! What do you think you're doing!? Can't you sssee the elevator's in ussse!?

*: Now flap off back to work before I call the guards! Keee hee hee!

*: Hold on—who the devil are you!? You don't half look familiar...

*: Ah, that's it! You look just like one of the Luminary's little backing dancers!

*: Of course, I know you're not actually her—she wouldn't be sashaying around here after what the Lord of Shadows did to those light-loving goody-goodies! Ha ha!

*: Are we all ssset? Alright, up we go then, you disssgusssting lot! Keee hee hee!

*: And anyone elssse ssslacking off goes ssstraight upssstairs as well! Ssso put your backsss into it!

*: I seriously doubt the elevator can take all this weight, but I'm not about to stick my neck out and mention that to these monsters...

*: Sorry, kid. I can't let you go down there by yourself. It'd probably be the last we saw of you.

*: There's something special about the orphanage. Something...holy. The monsters won't come near it. That's why we're all hiding in here.

Whambelina

Hey, Jade! It's me, Whambelina! We were in the MMA tournament together, remember?

Whambelina

Sure feels like a long time ago now. Octagonia's crawling with monsters these days, not fighters...

Whambelina

If I were you, I'd get out while you still can. You don't want to get caught up in what's happening here, trust me.

Whambelina

Time was, the streets of Octagonia were crawling with fighters, not monsters...

Whambelina

If I were you, I'd get out while you still can. You don't want to get caught up in what's happening here, trust me.

*: You've sure got some guts, miss, coming to visit us with all these monsters in town. Guess I better try and be brave too, and keep on priesting. Ahem...

*: Uncle Vince promised to come back safe, but I can't help worrying about him...

*: Wait! You're a fighter too, ain't you, miss? Maybe you could go give him a hand! You will, won't you? Oh, say you will!

*: Sorry, miss, can't talk right now. The orphanage is full of people hiding out from the monsters, and I gotta feed 'em all!

*: I hate it when I'm done working and I'm all by myself in the kitchen. I start thinking about all kinds of sad stuff. Guess I just gotta keep busy...

Abominable Showman

I've been training hard sho I can fight off the monshtersh, and now I'm absholutely shtarving!

Abominable Showman

All the other fightersh went off to try and put a shtop to the bosh of the monshtersh. And I wash shupposhed to go with them.

Abominable Showman

But Vinsh shaid it wash my duty to shtay here and guard the orphanage, sho shtay here and guard it I shall! Shlurrrp!

*: After Yggdrasil fell out of the sky, most of my pals disappeared.

*: The older kids all told me they've gone someplace far away, so I can't meet up with them for a while...

*: Huh? You don't know where your friends are either? Don't worry, miss. I'm sure you'll find them soon!

*: Zzz... Hey guys...! Zzz... I missed you so much...!

*: Hey there, Jade! Remember me? Liu Za—we fought each other in the MMA tournament.