121) Chapter 14, Scene - Her Wish (Catria)
Catria: "Hail, Prince Marth! 'Tis me, Catria. We meet again. Our mistress, Princess Minerva, wished nothing more than to fight at your side as a member of the League. Though she is not here with you now... I have come instead, in accordance with her wishes. I will fight my hardest for you, sire. You need only give the command."
122) Chapter 14, Scene - Palla the White
Palla: "Greetings, Prince Marth. I am Palla, of the Whitewinged Order of Macedon. My youngest sister and I parted ways with Macedon the moment we heard Princess Maria was free. Until now, we had fought for Dolhr against out will-- but no longer. You have freed us to do what our hearts tell us is right. I wish to fight with my mistress, Princess Minerva. My lance is hers... and yours. Still, sire, I fear for my younger sister, Est. She flew to Grust some time ago and has yet to return. If the three of us-- Catria, Est, and I-- are reunited, we can serve you all the better. I hope Est is safe..."
123) Chapter 14, Scene - Her Wish (Palla)
Palla: "Greetings, Prince Marth. I am Palla, of the Whitewinged Order of Macedon. My youngest sister and I parted ways with Macedon, that we might come here to find you. Though our kingdom has become no better than a pawn of Dolhr, our mistress, the princess Minerva, loved Macedon in her heart of hearts. She wished to restore it to glory. And though she is no longer here to do so... I still am. I will go with you, to grant that wish in my mistress' place. Still, sire, I fear for my youngest sister, Est. She flew to Grust some time ago and has yet to return. If the three of us-- Catria, Est, and I-- are reunited, we can serve you all the better. I hope Est is safe..."
124) Chapter 14, Ending - The Lost Blade
Nyna: "Well done, Marth. Altea is just a step away. Now you can take back your home."
Marth: "Yes, and take it back I shall, but..."
Nyna: "Something is wrong. What troubles you?"
Marth: "Falchion isn't here."
Nyna: "The divine blade? Was it supposed to be?"
Marth: "Yes. When one of my knights returned from the battle where my father, Cornelius, fell... he said Gra had stolen Falchion. And if we are to defeat Dolhr and the Shadow Dragon, Medeus... we need that blade."
Malledus: "Prince Marth!"
Marth: "Did you find it, Malledus?"
Malledus: "No... It seems Gharnef made off with it."
Nyna: "Gharnef? Then to find Falchion--"
Marth: "That's right. We'll need to go to Khadein, the kingdom of magic, where he resides. It pains me to turn astray when Altea is so close, but it must be done."
125) Chapter 15, Opening - Gharnef the Fiend
Gharnef: "What? The dregs of Archanea have come to challenge my kingdom? Ha ha ha... Really, do they think people have not tried before? So long as I possess this Imhullu magic, they cannot snuff my life out. No one can. As for the White Sage... He will trouble me no longer. With the dragon-goddess right where I want her, in the Fane of Raman, there is no way for Gotoh's Starlight to disperse the shadows that guard me."
126) Chapter 15, Opening - Gharnef Leaves
Gharnef: "Altean prince! I fear you are not quite imposing enough to warrant my staying here. But if it's Falchion you want, come and take it. I shall be waiting at the Temple of Thabes."
127) Chapter 15, Ending - Imhullu's Undoing
Marth: "No Falchion... The battle was for naught."
Gotoh: "...Marth. ...Prince Marth."
Marth: "Huh? Who are you?!"
Gotoh: "My name is Gotoh... I am speaking to you from Macedon through magic."
Marth: "Gotoh... the White Sage?"
Gotoh: "Some have used that name, yes. You must listen to me. As you suspect, Gharnef has made off with Falchion. With Imhullu and Falchion in the sorcerer's grasp, Dolhr now must think twice before challenging him. Gharnef knows this. And one day, he plans to conquer Dolhr and rule the entire world."
Marth: "Is Imhullu so powerful a magic, then?"
Gotoh: "Yes. The mage who wields it cannot be killed; cannot be so much as scratched. I was the magic's guardian once. Knowing its forbidden power could work terrrible evils, I kept it close. But Gharnef, one of my two pupils-- Miloah being the other-- took the forbidden tome and vanished. Now you are paying for my carelessness. Forgive me. I wish to make amends by teaching you the only way to undo Imhullu's power."
Marth: "Which is...?"
Gotoh: "It is called Starlight. One blast is enough to break through Imhullu's shadowy protection. But to cast the magic, you need two orbs: the Lightsphere and the Starsphere. Head me, Marth. When you find the Lightsphere and Starsphere, bring them to me. Then I will give you the magic you seek. Then you will have Starlight, and with it, Gharnef's reign will come to an end."
128) Chapter 16, Opening - Altean Soil
Nyna: "You've done it, Marth. We're here. That's Altea beneath out feet-- your home."
Marth: "Countless days have passed since Dolhr took my kingdom from me-- days I would never have lived had it not been for my sister Elice's sacrifice, and the sacrifices of so many others."
Nyna: "What became of your sister? And the rest of your family, what of them as well?"
Marth: "My father, as you know, died in Gra. I last saw my mother and sister the day the castle fell. I do not know if they still live... But I hope that they do. And if the enemy has them, I will rescue them. You can be sure of that."
Malledus: "Sire, our preparations are complete. We are ready to march."
Gharnef
Marth: "Thank you."
Shortly after, Marth rallied all members of the Archanean League.
Marth: "Alteans and friends of the League! Join me now! Help me set Altea free, and ensure today's is the last battle my people must endure!"
129) Chapter 16, Village - Captain Arran
Arran: "Sire, my name is Arran. Once I was captain to many knights... but, things change, and I came to live here in this village. If you need warriors for the coming struggle, I would be honored to fight. Unfortunately, there has always been bad blood between this village and our neighbors. No doubt they closed their gates to you as soon as they saw you come here. You won't be able to recruit the hero Samson now, I'm afraid."
130) Chapter 16, Village - The Hero Samson
Samson: "My name is Samson. Once, I was a swordfighter of some renown... but that was then, and this is now. I'm happy enough with my life here in the village, but if you need another man, I will fight. Unfortunately, there has always been bad blood between our village and the next one over. They'll have closed their gates to you the moment they saw you come here. Guess that means the paladin Arran won't be fightin' with you. Them's the breaks."
131) Chapter 16, Scene - Considerable Ego?
Xane: "Hey there, Princey. Thanks for settin' me free! The name's Xane. I hail from a land few have heard of and even fewer have seen. I won't trouble you with the details. Me and my folk have the power to transform into other people. We can shape-shift, you see. When Dolhr caught on, they started threatenin' me. Told me to join their army or 'face my doom.' Hah! Well, I wasn't about to waste my considerable talents on those evil coots! You, on the other hand... You've got character. Say, why don't we team up? I do owe you for savin' my hide. And I think you'll find my considerable talents are... quite considerable."
132) Chapter 16, Ending - The Castle Raid
Malledus: "Well done, sire! The enemy has ceased their resistance. Victory is ours!"
Nyna: "Bravo, Marth. On behalf of House Archanea, I wish to extend my heartfelt congratulations."
Marth: "Thank you, Nyna. But it's still too soon to celebrate. We haven't freed the castle yet."
Malledus: "Sire, your soldiers have assembled for the castle raid. Perhaps you could say a few words first..."
Shortly after, Marth rallied all members of the Archanean League.
Marth: "Altean warriors... Brave comrades. The road has been long, but at last we have driven Dolhr from my homeland. There are not words to express my gratitude to you all. You gave Altea back to me. Thank you... thank you. ...An army of foes still haunt my castle. I mean to kick them out. Ready, my friends? Let's send these varlets scurrying!"
Everyone assented with loud battlecries.
133) Chapter 17, Opening - The Mage Dragon
Morzas: "Kee hee hee... Wretched Altean whelp, stumbling home to the slaughter... What fool throws away a life already so preciously bought? Your mother, Liza, is dead; I killed her myself. Your sister, Elice, lives only because Gharnef wanted her. So what will become of you, little prince? Will you run for your life a second time? Or will you stay this time to die? Emperor Medeus would not put me on this throne if he thought you could remove me from it, kee hee hee..."
134) Chapter 17, Ending - Star and Savior
Nyna: "Marth! Any word? Have you ofund your family? Your sister?"
Marth: "...My sister was taken by Gharnef. She is no longer here... And my... my mother is... She is dead. Slain... by that Dolhrian dragon..."
Nyna: "......! Marth, I am truly sorry..."
Marth: "I thought there would be something... some part of my old life I would be coming back to. I fought so hard..."
Nyna: "You fought wonderfully."
Malledus: "...Sire, might I have a moment?"
Marth: "All the moment you want, Malledus. What is it?"
Malledus: "Your people have gathered outside the castle. They are overjoyed to be free again, sire, and would like very much to see their prince."
Marth: "All right, then. I'll go at once."
Nyna: "Marth... perhaps you should let that wait, just until you are able to share their joy with them. We could send someone in your stead--"
Marth: "No, that would not do. Today is a momentous day for my kingdom and my people. I must celebrate with them now, not later. Anything else would be a disservice to those who died to save Altea. I am a prince before I am a son or a brother. Come, Malledus. Let us go greet my people."
Narration:
Thus Altea was liberated. Its people, ragged from years of Dolhrian tyranny, scrambled to the castle and flocked beneath its walls, eager to celebrate what, for many, would be remembered as the happiest day of their lives. They clapped each other on the back, laughed; and when Marth, their prince, appeared up above, they saluted their hero with a thunderous cheer: "Glory to Marth, our prince of light! Glory to our star and savior!"
Marth smiled down at his people and waved. The great commander's last victory of the day was commanding his tears not to flow.
135) Chapter 17x, Opening - The Spell Slinger
Grust Soldier: "Lord Dactyl, I've brought the mage."
Dactyl: "Good. Hold him up."
Etzel: "...Nngh..."
Dactyl: "Well, then? Have you been persuaded to fight for us?"
Etzel: "...Never. I'd rather die."
Dactyl: "You'd rather DIE? Ha! As if a spell-slinging vagabond like you has any choice in the matter! Enough. Strip him of all his possessions and lock him up someplace. Perhaps we can use him later."
Grust Soldier: "There's not much to strip him of, milord. Just the tome and this ring..."
Dactyl: "Ring? Let me have a look at that."
Etzel: "No! Don't you-- Grr, let me go! Don't you touch Ursula's ring!"
Dactyl: "Wha... what are you-- yaagh!"
Grust Soldier: "O-oi! Take your hands off Lord Dactyl!"
Etzel: "Rrgh... please, not the ring! ...Give it BACK!"
Dactyl: "Unhand me, you filthy maggot!"
Etzel: "Nngh! ...Unnh..."
Dactyl: "Take this wretch away. Now!"
Grust Soldier: "At once, milord!"
Dactyl: "Hmph, all that for some tawdry ring. ...Hmm? That gives me an idea..."
136) Chapter 17x, Scene - Pacifist Soldier
Grust Soldier: "I've brought him, milord."
Dactyl: "Good. I've had a change of heart. I am considering giving that ring of yours back."
Etzel: "......!"
Dactyl: "BUT... you must face the League for us. How much considering I do hinges on how well you fight."
Etzel: "...And how am I to fight unarmed, my lord?"
Dactyl: "Hmm? ...Ah. Yes, well, you can have your little book back. But you know what the consequences will be if you betray us..."
Shortly after, at the castle's corridors...
Etzel: "For now, I'll just have to feign obedience..."
137) Chapter 17x, Ending - War Chest
Malledus: "Prince Marth! Grust's garrison left their war chest when they fled. This much gold should buy plenty of equipment. Might I suggest, sire, you avail yourself of this opportunity to outfit your soldiers? Our next opponent will be Grust's Sable Order. By our scout's reports, they march to meet us as we speak. Many say their knights are the strongest on the continent. We'll want to be well prepared."
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138) Chapter 17x, Ending - For A New Era
Etzel: "You're Prince Marth, aren't you? I wish to thank you."
Marth: "...Who are you?"
Etzel: "My name is Etzel. I am a traveling sorcerer. Those Grustian cowards stole a ring from me, and were it not for you, I might never have seen it again."
Marth: "The ring must have been very dear to you, then."
Etzel: "It's all I have to remember my wife by. She got caught up in the fighting back when Gra betrayed Altea..."
Marth: "Those were dark days. You have my deepest sympathies; I lost my father in the same battle."
Etzel: "Will there be no end to this bloodshed?"
Marth: "There will, Etzel. I have sworn to end it; that's the very reason all of us fight."
Etzel: "And you think you can end it, just like that? From anyone else's lips that would sound absurdly naive. But I can tell you are sincere. Tell me, Prince, have you any need for an extra... spell slinger? I've no taste for war, but I do have a fierce hunger for ending it. Let's usher in a new era, you and I."
139) Chapter 18, Opening - Grustian Cohort
Malledus: "Prince Marth, I see them: a cohort of Grustian knights, out on the far side of the bridge. That must be the Sable Order..."
Nyna: "Marth, I heard the enemy forces have been spotted."
Marth: "Yes, that's right. The Sable Order, it seems."
Nyna: "Really? Tell me, who leads them?"
Marth: "Why does it matter?"
Nyna: "Oh... no, it's just-- they say the Sable Order is led by a brilliant general. I was... wondering if he was riding with them today."
Marth: "You must mean General Camus. I am told Dolhr is not very happy with him at the moment, brilliant or not. Something about acting outside orders... They'll be keeping him on a short leash; I don't expect we'll see him here."
Nyna: "That... that is good news..."
140) Chapter 18, Scene - Mercurius
Est: "Ah, you're Prince Marth! I am Est, of the Macedonian Whitewings-- Palla and Catria's younger sister. I've been looking for you. Initially I intended to join up with you along with my sisters, but then I heard Grust had made off with one of Archanea's Three Regalia-- the sword Mercurius-- so I flew there to get it back. This is Mercurius right here. It's lovely, isn't it? And powerful! In the right hands, I think you'll find it a formidable weapon indeed."
141) Chapter 18, Ending - The Real Battle
Nyna: "We've made it across the strait."
Marth: "Yes. But the real battle may yet be ahead of us. Malledus... Can we be certain the Lightsphere and Starsphere are in the Fane of Raman?"
Malledus: "Yes, sire; but unfortunately, they may not be all we find. The fane is said to be guarded by a goddess, one with fearsome powers. Those who defile her sanctuary are punished by fire; none are spared from the blaze."
Nyna: "Perhaps we should reconsider, Marth..."
Marth: "Perhaps... But if none are spared from the blaze, where do the rumors come from? Besides, we need those two orbs."
Malledus: "Well, might I suggest you take in just a few able companions and let sleeping dragons lie?"
Marth: "Sage advice. I've no desire to tear apart a holy place, whether the goddess is home or not... I'll choose a handful of elite to search for the orbs with me."
142) Chapter 19, Opening - Manakete Captive
Gharnef: "Tiki... Tiki... Princess-that-was of the great divine dragons... Can you hear my voice?"
Tiki: "......Mm-hmm."
Gharnef: "Defilers have set foot inside the fane-- despoilers! Punish them. Let your fire consume them!"
Tiki: "Defilers... in the fane... Punish them..."
Gharnef: "Remember, Tiki. Your divine-dragon kin perished long ago, and Bantu has abandoned you... I alone am protecting you from Medeus. Remember..."
Tiki: "You alone... are protecting me... Punish... the defilers..."
143) Chapter 19, Scene - Awakening
Bantu: "Tiki! Tiki, my child! At last, I have found you!"
Tiki: "No... Stop... Come no closer..."
Bantu: "Hm? ...Gharnef has put you in some sort of trance, poor thing. Peace, child. Peace... Awaken."
Suddenly, Tiki regained her senses...
Tiki: "...Mmm? ...Ban-Ban? Is that you? Where am I? What happened?"
Bantu: "Yes, child, 'tis I, 'tis I. How I worried! Are you hurt?"
Tiki: "No, Ban-Ban, just... just scared... I feel as though I just woke from an awful nightmare..."
Bantu: "I am truly sorry, child. Truly, I am. I will not let us be separated again. From now on, I will be there to protect you."
Tiki: "Promise? You have to promise, Ban-Ban. I hate being alone..."
144) Chapter 19, Scene - Call Me Mar-Mar
Marth: "You must be Tiki. Bantu told me all about you."
Tiki: "Ban-Ban told me about you, too... Will you take me with you?"
Marth: "Of course, Tiki, as long as that's what you want."
Tiki: "Yes, yes, it is! Oh, thank you, Mar-Mar!"
Marth: "...Mar-Mar?!"
Tiki: "Am I not allowed to call you that?"
Marth: "N-- That is... er... Well, if you want?"
Tiki: "Thank you, Mar-Mar!"
Marth: "You're... welcome?"
145) Chapter 19, Ending - Both Orbs in Hand
Nyna: "Marth! Tell me, was it a success? Did you locate the Lightsphere and Starsphere?"
Marth: "Never fear; I have them. We need to take these to Gotoh so he can undo Imhullu's magic... But first, Nyna, we've a more pressing task ahead of us."
Nyna: "Oh? And what is that?"
Marth: "We must defeat Grust once and for all. If we march south without finishing them off, we leave our rear exposed."
Nyna: "Then you mean to invade."
Marth: "Yes. And this time, General Camus will be there to meet us. I am sure of it. 'Camus the Sable,' they call him. Many extol him as the most able warrior alive. It will be a fierce battle... but one we cannot avoid."
Nyna: "You are certain we must face him?"
Marth: "We have crippled Grust, but they will regroup and stand in our way again. No, we need to stamp this fire out before the wind catches it and starts spreading it anew."
Nyna: "Very well. But before you attack, there is something I must tell you. Later, though... Not yet. I must sort my feelings out first..."
146) Chapter 19, Ending - One Orb in Hand
Nyna: "Marth! Tell me, was it a success? Did you locate the Lightsphere and Starsphere?"
Marth: "...No. I was not able to find them both, I'm afraid."
Nyna: "I see..."
Marth: "But we cannot afford to spend any more time here searching. For all Imhullu's power, there has to be some other way to thwart it... We'll have to place our hopes in that. Right now, Nyna, a more pressing task ahead of us..."
Nyna: "Oh? And what is that?"
Marth: "We must defeat Grust once and for all. If we march south without finishing them off, we leave our rear exposed."
Nyna: "Then you mean to invade."
Marth: "Yes. And this time, General Camus will be there to meet us. I am sure of it. 'Camus the Sable,' they call him. Many extol him as the most able warrior alive. It will be a fierce battle... but one we cannot avoid."
Nyna: "You are certain we must face him?"
Marth: "We have crippled Grust, but they will regroup and stand in our way again. No, we need to stamp this fire out before the wind catches it and starts spreading it anew."
Nyna: "Very well. But before you attack, there is something I must tell you. Later, though... Not yet. I must sort my feelings out first..."
147) Chapter 19, Ending - No Orbs Found
Nyna: "Marth! Tell me, was it a success? Did you locate the Lightsphere and Starsphere?"
Marth: "...No. I was not able to find them, I'm afraid."
Nyna: "I see..."
Marth: "But we cannot afford to spend any more time here searching. For all Imhullu's power, there has to be some other way to thwart it... We'll have to place our hopes in that. Right now, Nyna, a more pressing task ahead of us..."
Nyna: "Oh? And what is that?"
Marth: "We must defeat Grust once and for all. If we march south without finishing them off, we leave our rear exposed."
Nyna: "Then you mean to invade."
Marth: "Yes. And this time, General Camus will be there to meet us. I am sure of it. 'Camus the Sable,' they call him. Many extol him as the most able warrior alive. It will be a fierce battle... but one we cannot avoid."
Nyna: "You are certain we must face him?"
Marth: "We have crippled Grust, but they will regroup and stand in our way again. No, we need to stamp this fire out before the wind catches it and starts spreading it anew."
Nyna: "Very well. But before you attack, there is something I must tell you. Later, though... Not yet. I must sort my feelings out first..."
Falchion
148) Chapter 20, Opening - Nyna's Request
Marth: "Nyna, we'll soon be launching the attack. If you have something to tell me... now is the time to do it."
Nyna: "All right, Marth. As you wish. When the Dolhr-Grust allied forces seized control of Archanea, they killed all the members of the royal family except me. I was given into Grust's custody-- the custody of the Sable Order, to be more specific. I am told Dolhr wished for my execution-- and with it the end of the holy lineage of House Archanea-- and Grust was willing to comply."
Marth: "But you are not dead."
Nyna: "That is right. I was not put to the sword. The Sable Order's captain came to my defense. His name... was Camus."
Marth: "......!"
Nyna: "Camus protected me, knowing he risked incurring the wrath of the Shadow Dragon. He was the one who eventually arranged for my escape to Aurelis."
Marth: "...I had no idea. That certainly explains Dolhr's displeasure with him."
Nyna: "I hated him, too, at first. But in time, I found my hatred tempered by the compassion he showed me, my feelings... changed. And now, all I wish is to see him again... But not if it means you and he must fight."
Marth: "Nyna... Do you... ...I cannot make any promises. But I will do what I can. I hope you can accept that."
Nyna: "Thank you, Marth. I could not ask for more."
149) Chapter 20, Village - Hammerne Staff
Villager: "Ah, Prince Marth! Welcome, welcome. Tell me, have you seen my granddaughter Lena? Is she well? If she happens to be with you, would you see she gets this Hammerne staff? It's a staff of repairing passed down through our family. I'm certain she'll make good use of it. Of course, not all items can be repaired; be sure to caution her about that."
150) Chapter 20, Scene - Camus the Sable
Marth: "General Camus! Can you hear me? It is I, Marth of Altea! I must speak with you! Please, show yourself!"
Camus: "Prince Marth. I am Camus of Grust."
Marth: "General, I have no wish to fight you. You know this battle is pointless; surely you must!"
Camus: "So long as Grust continues to support Dolhr's ambitions, it does not matter what I know or think. I am a knight; I have a duty to fight for my motherland's glory till the very end."
Marth: "But surely--"
Camus: "Prince Marth, there is nothing you can do or say. I am party to your father's murder. Are you a man or not? Draw your sword."
Nyna: "Stop! Camus!"
Camus: "Princess Nyna..."
Marth: "Nyna, what are you doing here?! This is the middle of the battlefield!"
Nyna: "I know, I know... But please, Camus, listen to me... Camus, you gave me back my life. And Marth, he gave me back my kingdom. I do not wish to see the two of you fight. It is... it is unbearable. Please, Camus, fight with us. We need your strength. ...I need it."
Camus: "I am sorry, Princess."
Nyna: "What? But, Camus!"
Camus: "Were my heart my master, I would exactly as you say. But what sort of knight abandons his kindom-- his king!-- now, when they need him the most? Would you have me toss away the life I have built as if it meant nothing a all?"
Nyna: "No, Camus, I... I don't know..."
Camus: "I have lived as a knight, and I intend to die as one. There are no other roads left for me to walk. Farewell, my princess. I shall never forget our days together at the palace, few though they were. I pray you meet someone who can bring joy back into your life."
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