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G A M E * S C R I P T * A N D * I N F O * S C R I P T S
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This game script was compiled using difficult mode. As such,
it's mostly only the core plot script. Some of the more tutorial-esque
dialogue from easy and/or normal mode is omitted in hard mode, so that's why
it's missing form this FAQ.
[TOC] t a b l e * o f * c o n t e n t s [TOC]
table of contents
() 1. Versions List and Updates [VER]
;
() 2. Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ]
;
() 3. Info Scripts [INF]
; Chapter 8 [I08]
; Chapter 9 [I09]
; Chapter 10 [I10]
;
() 4. Main Game Script [MGS]
; Prologue [M00]
; Chapter 1 [M01]
; Chapter 2 [M02]
; Chapter 3 [M03]
; Chapter 4 [M04]
; Chapter 5 [M05]
; Chapter 6 [M06]
; Chapter 7 [M07]
; Chapter 8 [M08]
; Chapter 9 [M09]
; Chapter 10 [M10]
;
() 5. In-Battle Conversation [IBC]
; Prologue [B00]
; Chapter 1 [B01]
; Chapter 2 [B02]
; Chapter 3 [B03]
; Chapter 4 [B04]
; Chapter 5 [B05]
; Chapter 6 [B06]
; Chapter 7 [B07]
; Chapter 8 [B08]
; Chapter 9 [B09]
; Chapter 10 [B10]
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[VER] 1 v e r s i o n s * l i s t [VER]
versions list
(-- v0.30 --) April 2006
-Started on my second playthrough of FE:PoR on Hard Mode, recording main
game script, info conversations, and in-battle conversation up to Chapter
10 just before the battle.
(-- v0.35 --) April 2006 (again)
-Fixed a few formatting errors, started adding stuff from Chapter 10
after the battle.
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[FAQ] 2 f r e q u e n t l y * a s k e d * q u e s t i o n s [FAQ]
frequently asked questions
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[INF] 3 i n f o * s c r i p t s [INF]
info scripts
/?\ Here the scripts for the Info conversations (held at base) are listed by
chapter. /?\
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[I08] Chapter 8 [I08]
-Merchant **
Aimee: Well, hello... You must be the young commander I've heard so much about.
My, and you are a young one, aren't you?
Ike: And you must be from the merchant caravan Titania told me about. The one
that asked to travel with us?
Muston: Yep, that's us. It must have been fate that brought us here together.
If you'll offer us protection, we'll supply you with the provisions you
require. At a reasonable price, of course. What do you say? It's for the
greater good of us all, wouldn't you agree?
Ike: Well...it is a sound proposition.
Muston: Yes! Then we have an agreement. I'm the weapon merchant, Muston. I'll
be sure to stock the weapons you prefer.
Aimee: And I am Aimee, a vendor of...various goods. I have a wide variety of
items for sale. I hope you'll stop by soon.
Jorge: The name's Jorge. I buy things. Anything, really. You got any weapons or
items you don't need, bring 'em to me.
Daniel: My name's Daniel. I'm a craftsman. I specialize in made-to-order items.
Muston: There's one last item to cover. If you'd like, we can also act as a
storage warehouse of sorts, carrying your extra things. What do you think?
Ike: That would be fantastic. We recently left our stronghold, and I was afraid
we'd have to carry our goods ourselves! I'm happy to take you up on your offer.
Muston: Very good. Well then, may our enterprise be profitable for us all.
-Unknown *
Ike: I hear someone... Is it coming from over here?
Titania: Ah...sniff... ...Why... Gre-Greil... Why? Why you? Why did you...have
to...sniff... Sniff... Why...?
Ike: ...
-Rolf *
Rolf: ...
Ike: What's going on, Rolf?
Rolf: Oh, Ike. If you're wondering about Mist, she just fell asleep.
Ike: Really? Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you, Rolf.
Rolf: It's all right. I don't mind.
Ike: It's getting late. You should get yourself to bed.
Rolf: I will, but... Um...
Ike: What is it?
Rolf: Mist is just fine.
Ike: Hm?
Rolf: You're here, Ike. So she's fine. I mean, she's going to be just fine.
Ike: Huh?
Rolf: That's all! Well, good night.
Ike: Rolf... Thank you.
-Boyd *
Boyd: Hey! Working already, Ike? If you need any help, just let me know.
Ike: Boyd, how do you feel about this?
Boyd: About what?
Ike: About me being the new commander. Before, you hated the idea, right? So, I
want to know the truth. Will you really take orders from me?
Boyd: Well...I know what you can do and what you can't... I don't know if I
want you in charge if things get really dangerous. But on the other hand, this
is what Commander Greil wanted... He had faith in you, and I've got faith in
him.
Ike: ...
Boyd: The commander hired both Oscar and me. When our dad died, I was the one
who had to care for baby Rolf... I had no clue what I was supposed to do. Oscar
received a discharge from his military service and came home, but life was
hard. That's when Commander Greil found us... He gave us jobs, a place to
sleep, food on our plates... He gave us our lives back.
Ike: Boyd, you've all worked off any debt you may have owed him. You don't have
any obligation to me.
Boyd: This isn't about obligation anymore. Commander Greil always said we were
all part of one big family, didn't he? I'll do anything to protect my family...
That's why you can always count on me.
Ike: I see.
Boyd: Anyway, that's all I wanted to say. But don't you ever try to hold us at
arm's length. You got that?
Ike: Don't worry about that. I'm going to work you to the bone.
Boyd: Oh, really? I'll take whatever you can dish out! Try me!
-Rhys *
Ike: Rhys?
Rhys: Ike...
Ike: What were you doing?
Rhys: I was praying.
Ike: For my father?
Rhys: Yes. You see, the commander... He... He...
Ike: Rhys...
Rhys: I'm sorry... I know this must be...so much harder on you... Forgive me...
Ike: ...A long time ago, my father told me a story... It was about the dead...
He said the more tears we shed...the more blessings they receive in the
hereafter... I envy you, Rhys. For some reason, I can't seem to cry at all...
Rhys, if you could, shed a tear for me, too. I'd be grateful.
Rhys: ...I-Ike. I would be honored.
Ike: ...Thanks, Rhys. Thanks for caring so much about my father...
===
[I09] Chapter 9 [I09]
-Soren *
Soren: Hmm.
Ike: What's wrong, Soren? Are preparations complete?
Soren: Yes, everything's ready.
Ike: You have only a few robes and musty books. I'm taking a bit less, but it
looks as though you travel light as well.
Soren: The burden of unnecessary items is something I detest.
Ike: Me too. We're alike in that, aren't we?
Soren: Hmm.
Ike: What is it? You've got that worried look again.
Soren: Well, um... It's nothing. Never mind. ...Everyone's really slow, aren't
they? Shall I go and see what's taking them?
Ike: Soren... Don't worry about it.
Soren: Hm?
Ike: Sitting here in the morning, in the sunlight... It helps me to understand.
I'm alive. I have trustworthy friends. That's how I know I can go on. I just
hope I'm not...fooling myself.
Soren: No, you're not! You're not.
Ike: Well then, it's business as usual. I know we'll have troubles, but let us
set our shoulders straight and get on with it.
Soren: Understood.
-Mist *
Mist: Ah, Ike... Good morning.
Ike: Mm. Morning. ...Are you all right?
Mist: If I said I were, I'd be lying. But I'm doing my best. Yesterday, I was
so confused. Then, I awoke this moring and saw the blue sky, felt the sun on my
face... And I thought, I'm alive. The sunlight was so warm. I mean, it's always
warm, but...for some reason, it made me want to cry.
Ike: Oh, Mist...
Mist: It's up to us. We must live the fullest lives we can. We have to live for
Mother and for Father. We mustn't dishonor their memory. So...um... I may think
about them, and I may cry every now and then, but I'll carry on!
Ike: You're right... Everything you said is right... We will carry on together.
Mist: Right! Oh! Sorry, I have to hurry and get ready! I'll see you later,
Brother!
Ike: Yes, look at the time! Get a move on, will you?
-Oscar *
Oscar: Hey, good morning, Ike. How're you feeling today? Yesterday's battle was
a rough one, wasn't it?
Ike: Hi, Oscar. Yeah, I'm sore all over. Every muscle in my body hurts.
Hopefully, I'll feel better after I move around for a while.
Oscar: I hope for the same. When I woke up, it was all I could do to get out of
bed. We're truly lucky to be alive. If those two beast fighters hadn't arrived
when they did, we might have all been wiped out.
Ike: ...Yeah...
Oscar: Ike, I can't say I know what you're going through or how you feel. But
you should try to remember all that happened last night. The men we fought were
professionals. Well trained and under the command of a cunning tactician...but
not invincible.
Ike: ...You're saying they follow certain rules? Specific patterns? Yes, I see.
If I can learn what they are, they become vulnerable. The next time we meet, we
won't lose.
Oscar: Har!
Ike: What?
Oscar: For an instant there, looking at you was like looking at Commander
Greil.
Ike: I'm his son. I'm supposed to look like him, aren't I?
Oscar: It wasn't that. And it wasn't an aura or a hunch or anything like that.
I don't knoww hat to call it. It was more like the core of your character... It
felt the same as his.
Ike: Huh...
Oscar: Ha ha. Sorry. That must've sounded pretty stupid.
Ike: Oscar?
Oscar: Commander?
Ike: From now on, when I practice, would you join me? I would be more familiar
with the fighting style of knights.
Oscar: Of course! If there's anything I can do to help, you need only to ask.
-Mia *
Mia: Oh, Boss! Morning!
Ike: Good morning. Are you ready to go?
Mia: All set! It doesn't matter how late I go to sleep, I'm always awake before
the sun rises! I can leave whenever!
Ike: ...Um, I'm sorry. You know, for everything that's happened. It's all so
sudden.
Mia: Oh, it's nothing. But it's been rough on you, hasn't it?
Ike: I could say the same to you. It can't have been easy joining a band of
wanted mercenaries and fighting every day.
Mia: Oh, it's not so bad...
Ike: You were forced to join us by the whims of fate, not by choice. I know my
father said you had a debt to repay, but he's not here anymore. If you want to
leave, I won't stop you.
Mia: Um... Er... Aaaaah!
Ike: Aaah! What!?
Mia: Ooooh! Times... Times like this... I never have any idea of what I'm
supposed to say. None! Uh, darn! Hold on. Yesterday...in the middle of that
giant mess, you didn't give up, Boss. And I knew. That is how a true man lives!
So now I have to follow you. You see?
Ike: I...think so.
Mia: That's my story, Boss. So do me a favor and don't tell me to get lost. I'm
good to have around. You'll see!
Ike: If that's how you feel, I guess I understand. I'm counting on you. Don't
let me down.
Mia: Never! I wouldn't know how!
-Mordecai *
Mordecai: Ike. Are you prepared? Can we depart soon?
Ike: It's taking more time than I thought. I'm sorry for making you wait.
Mordecai: I see. Then I will talk with you as we wait. Grr... My words, are
they well? Can you understand them?
Ike: Sure, no problem. I understand you.
Mordecai: That is good. Mordecai is not so good with this language.
Ike: What language do you normally use?
Mordecai: With others of my tribe, I need no words. I say all that I must with
gestures and with...how do you say...growls?
Ike: That sounds convenient.
Mordecai: Yes. But our tongue does not let us talk to other tribes. That is not
good. That is why we learn these modern words.
Ike: I would think that would be enough, being able to speak with only your
friends, wouldn't it?
Mordecai: It is not. If there is danger or conflict...we can use words to avoid
a fighting that need not be. So using words that many can hear is good.
Ike: Hmm... Using words to avoid unnecessary fighting... That's one way to
think about it.
===
[I10] Chapter 10 [I10]
-Soldier *
Ike: ...
Soldier: You there! Beorc! What do you think you're doing?
Ike: I was trying to get back to my room, but I've lost my way. Can you tell me
which way I need to go?
Soldier: It's this way. Follow me. Hey! Not so close! Walk behind me.
Ike: What?
Soldier: Er... Pardon me. The king has ordered us to treat beorc with kindness,
but... It will...take some time. It is difficult to fight that instinct.
Perhaps some memory of the slavery our forefathers suffered at beorc hands
flows in our blood.
Ike: I understand. I'll keep my distance.
Soldier: Very well... Let's go.
Ike: All right.
-Marcia *
Marcia: And so we put this guy right here, and this dealy-bobber goes here...
and we're finished!
Ike: Packing, huh? Want some help?
Marcia: Do I want some...? Pfff! You're a hoot, handsome! I'm already done!
Ike: You're more skillful at this than I would've imagined. Or is it that Mist
is woefully inept?
Marcia: Aw, the Begnion pegasus knights were always moving around, so I learned
to pack quickly. They used to train us on it all the time... Go here... Pack
this... Fun stuff!
Ike: Is that so? I can see that you have a strong sense of duty. Quitting the
Begnion pegasus knights to join us must seem...
Marcia: What are you saying? I'm a burden now?
Ike: Um...no. I'm very grateful you're here. As I told you before, we're short
on personnel.
Marcia: Oh. Good then! And I'm happy to be here! Um...say, Ike? You don't need
to worry about me quitting the Begnion service. My decision wasn't based solely
on my desire to repay you...
Ike: You had other reasons?
Marcia: Yes. I...I'm also searching for my missing brother. He may be a dolt
and a scoundrel, but he's all the family I have in this world. Remember when
you found me? When we were fighting the pirates? Well, I was trying to track
him down. But every time I go looking for him, I end up in some dangerous
situation with ugly boat monkeys trying to kill me.
Ike: Heh. So that's why you decided to join us, is it? I can understand that.
Marcia: So, are you sorry you asked?
Ike: Not at all. The important thing is finding your brother as quickly as
possible, right?
Marcia: That's the plan!
-Lethe *
Lethe: ...
Ike: You seem...depressed.
Lethe: Look at who I'm trapped with! Of course I am depressed...and keep your
worthless observations to yourself. All of you are so slow... I can't believe
you're still not ready.
Ike: Sorry about that. If we were like you and didn't need to carry anything,
it would be easier, but... We have weapons and things to get ready.
Lethe: Weapons of steel are a human weakness. Without them, you cannot fight
properly.
Ike: But...Lethe, you're carrying a dagger, aren't you? In the scabbard on your
leg?
Lethe: This...is not for fighting.
Ike: Then what's it for?
Lethe: I use it to remove small bones from meat. It can also cut fruit into
bite-sized pieces. It has proven quite useful.
Ike: Hmm...
Lethe: What? If you've got something to say, spit it out!
Ike: You despise beorc, but you don't mind beorc-crafted tools?
Lethe: If something is good, it's good. Denying something's obvious worth out
of petty spite is foolish. It's not that I... I do not despise everything
beorc. If every beorc could get along with us as well as you do, I'm certain...
Ike: Lethe?
Lethe: This is a ridiculous conversation! I'm leaving now.
Ike: ...
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[MGS] 4 m a i n * g a m e * s c r i p t [MGS]
main game script
/?\ This is the main game script taking place before and each battle, listed by
chapter. /?\
===
[M00] Prologue [M00]
Mist: Are you all right?
Ike: Nn... Yeah, I'll be fine.
Greil: So, the sleeping prince awakens!
Mist: Father! I can't believe you!
I know those are practice swords, but they're still heavy! You have no right to
be so rough on Ike.
Greil: If this is too much for the boy, he'll never make it as a mercenary.
Mist: But--
Ike: Mist, you don't have to worry. I told you, I'm fine.
Greil: Ha! You'd better be. Now grab your sword and get ready!
Mist: What? Don't tell me you're going at it again! But--
Ike: Just until I land a single blow. I'm not giving up until I can get one
good hit on Father.
Greil: I like your resolve, Ike. But it takes more than a strong will to... Hm?
Boyd: Aha! I knew I'd find you here!
Mist: Hi, Boyd.
What brings you here?
Boyd: Nothing special.
You said you were going to get the boss, but you never came back. I got picked
to check up on you.
Mist: Oh! Sorry, I got caught up with Ike and my father.
Boyd: It's nothing. Besides, I figured I'd get a good laugh watching Ike get
worked over by the boss.
You...look fine. What happened?
Ike: Nothing at all. I'm sorry to disappoint you.
Mist: You just missed it. Just a minute ago, he was out cold.
Ike: Mist!
Mist: Ha ha! Sorry.
Greil: You came at just the right time, Boyd.
You can be Ike's sparring partner.
Boyd: What? Me?
Greil: I'm beginning to think it would be better if he sparred with someone
closer to his own skill.
Ike: ...I understand.
Thanks for your help, Boyd.
Boyd: Hmph! I don't know about this "closer to his skill" business, but I'm
ready!
All right. I'm ready for you! Let's go!
(Battle)
Mist: Ike! You were great!
Ike: Father, you were holding back, weren't you?
Mist: What? Is that true?
Greil: If you could tell the difference, that means you're improving.
Boyd: You know, I wasn't really giving it my all either...
Mist: That is such a lie.
Boyd: Bah.
Ike: So, Father, does that mean you finally admit I'm ready?
Greil: What, to join the comapny? To take on a job?
Ike: Yeah. I mean, Boyd's already out there on the battlefield. I'm ready.
I'm tired of being a trainee.
Boyd: Listen, the difference between you and me is that I'm a professional.
Mist: A professional who just got beat.
Boyd: That was just random chance.
Random chance.
Greil: You've got a point, Ike... All right. Tomorrow will be your first day as
a full-fledged mercenary.
Ike: Really?
Greil: But! If I think it's too much, you're back to trainee status. You'd
better work hard.
Ike: No problem. Watch--I'll catch up to everyone in no time.
Greil: We'll see.
We'd better be heading back to the fort. Everyone's waiting.
===
[M01] Chapter 1 [M01]
Titania: Good morning, Ike. Today's your first day as a professional soldier,
isn't it?
Ike: Yeah, and I'm ready to go.
Greil: What you are is late. The others were suited up and ready at the break
of dawn.
Ike: Sorry. I'll get up earlier from now on. So, what's my first job?
Greil: I'm talking with Titania right now.
Wait outside until we're done.
Ike: Yes, sir.
Titania: Very well, Commander Greil, shall we continue?
Greil: You were telling me about some bandits that needed taking care of,
weren't you?
Titania: Correct. The request comes from a nearby village. According to our
reports, the bandits are not all that strong.
I think it best if I ride out and take a look. I plan on taking Oscar and Boyd
along with me.
Greil: Just the brothers? Hm. Go ahead and add Ike to your team.
Shinon, Gatrie, and I can handle the other two jobs easily enough.
Titania, I'm leaving Ike in your care. I'm trusting you to show him the ropes.
Titania: Understood, Commander.
Come on, Ike. Let's get you set up.
Ike: All right... My first job.
Oscar: Captain Titania. Preparations are complete, and I'm ready to go.
Titania: Impeccable timing.
It's nice to know we can always count on you to be at the ready, Oscar.
Boyd: Don't forget about me! I'm ready for the action!
Titania: Is that so, Boyd? That's a surprise.
Boyd: Ha! Not today it isn't.
As of today, I am going to be the absolute model of perfection. I need to set a
good example for Ike!
Ike: I'll take your word for it.
Oscar: Your first campaign at last. I know you've wanted this for a while. Are
you nervous, Ike?
Ike: I think I was more nervous last night. I could hardly sleep.
This morning, I'm feeling pretty good. It's the calm before the storm.
Oscar: You should try to relax. You're not going to be out there alone.
Ike: Yeah, you're right.
Titania: Right. Everyone ready? Let's go.
This is the village of Caldea. The bandits are few, but we mustn't get
careless.
Our goal is to take out the bandit leader in front of the large building, and
then secure that building.
Boyd: Ike! Listen up!
All this stuff is old news to me, but I can give a rookie like you a few tips.
First off, don't let up and jump out in front of everyone. You'll just end up
getting hurt.
Oscar: Don't try to do too much, Ike. When things get dangerous, you can--and
should--rely on us.
As long as you watch how the enemy moves carefully, you'll be fine. Think of
this as a training mission.
Ike: I'll do that. Oscar, Boyd, thanks for your help.
Oscar: Don't mention it.
Boyd: Just sit back and watch how a professional handles things!
Titania: Enough chithat, you three! We've got work to do!
(Battle)
Titania: That's the end of it. Ike, are you all right?
Ike: Yeah, I'll be fine.
Titania: You know, you surprised me. To think that you've come so far.
Ike: Look at my father, though. I've still got such a long way to go.
Titania: There's nothing you can do about that. After all, Commander Greil is--
Ike: Huh? What about my father?
Titania: Oh, nothing.
Ike: "Nothing"? Now I'm really curious.
Titania: Don't worry. You'll learn all about it someday.
Ike: ...
Boyd: Hey, Ike! That wasn't bad for your first battle. Not as flashy as my
first time, though!
Oscar: Yeah, you were a real standout. I'll never forget the sight of you so
keyed up you broke your own axe.
Boyd: Oscar! Dang it!
You didn't have to bring that up!
Oscar: Anyway, Ike. Congrats on finishing your first mission.
Welcome to the group.
Titania: Everyone's all right? Then let's get going. I'm sure Mist has a nice,
hot meal waiting for us.
===
[M02] Chapter 2 [M02]
Rhys: Oh, Titania. So this is where you've been, is it?
Titania: Rhys! Are you sure you're well enough to be up?
Rhys: Yes. My fever's completely gone.
Titania: Are you sure? You still look a bit unsteady on your feet if you ask
me.
Rhys: Well, I've been in bed for almost a week. I doubt anyone would be in top
form--even you, my friend!
Titania: I certainly hope that's all it is.
In any case, until you're back at full speed, you won't be doing any work.
We're mercenaries, after all, and...
Rhys: "Even the smallest lapse invites death." Right? I know, I know. My
apologies to the rest of the team, then. It looks like I'll be recuperating
for a while longer.
Titania: Mm, it's for the best. Take your time and get fully rested and
restored.
Your are our sole staff wielder, Rhys... The harder we work, the more we
depend on you to be at our sides.
Rhys: Thank you for your kind words.
Titania: Oh, by the way... That paper you've been carrying around... Is it a
letter? I'd intended to go into town this afternoon. I can deliver it for you
if you like.
Rhys: Oh, no. This letter is for you, Titania.
Titania: For me?
Rhys: Not more than a little while ago, I went out for a walk around the yard
and... A man I've never seen before came up to me and said...
"Give this to the red-tressed knight."
Titania: How curious... I wonder what it is.
Rhys: I imagine it's a thank-you letter from the people of Caldea or something
to that effect.
Titania: Oh, no! How dare they!?
Rhys: Titania? What's the matter? What did the letter say?
Titania: ...Rhys! Take this letter to Oscar, and tell him to prepare for
combat and wait for me!
I have to go out for a moment.
Rhys: Uh, but, Titania?
Titania: I'll be right back! I'm counting on you!
Rhys: What on earth could that letter have said?
Rhys: Everyone! Come quickly!
Boyd: Hey, Rhys. So, how are you feeling?
Oscar: What is it? Why are you so agitated?
Ike: Has something happened?
Rhys: It's Mist and Rolf... They... They've been taken by bandits!
Boyd: What?!?
Ike: What are you talking about?
Oscar: The two of them went out early this morning to gather wildflowers...
Sure, they're not back yet, but...
Rhys: Earlier, by the gate...a man asked me to deliver a letter to Titania. It
was from a group of bandits--kidnappers.
What are we going to do?
Oscar: Let me see it.
Rhys: Oh, if only I'd known... He didn't seem like a bad person...
Oscar: Hm. I get it. They're after revenge. They want retribution for the other
day at that village...Caldea, was it?
Hm. Taking children as hostages? What cowards!
Ike: Blast!
Boyd: Wait, Ike! Where... Where do you think you're going?
Ike: I'm going to get Mist!
Rhys: But... No! Titania... She said she'd be right back. You're supposed to
get ready and wait for her...
Ike: And do you honestly think we've got time to wait? I'm going!
Boyd: What do you think you're going to do on your own, rookie? Hold it! I'm
going, too!
Rhys: Stop! Both of you! I...I'm going with you.
Oscar: Oh, c'mon! Wait! This is crazy! Do you think you can just ignore the
deputy commander's orders?
Boyd: The road forks here... Well, which way do we go?
Ike: How am I supposed to know that?
Boyd: Hold it! Are saying you don't know where we're going?
Unbelievable! You'd better learn to think before you act, moron!
Ike: Shut your mouth, Boyd!
Boyd: You think you can make me? Come on!
Rhys: B-both of you, this is no time to be fighting.
Oscar: I figured we'd find you like this.
Boyd: What are you two doing?
So you're coming after all? It's not like you two chambermaids to be disobeying
orders. What's the world coming to?
Ike: Oscar, you know this road, don't you? Which way do we go?
Oscar: You're going to the bandit stronghold, right? It's the left fork.
Ike: Got it!
Boyd: I'm still talking here! Let me finished what I--
Rhys: Come on, Oscar. Let's go, too!
Oscar: I guess we've no choice.
Boyd: Uh... HEY! You're not leaving me behind!
Ikanau: So you came, did you, boys?
Is it just you, then? You came alone? You seriously underestimate what we're
capable of doing to you.
Now, where's that snobby, red-haired wench you ride with?
Ike: Titania's not here. It's just us.
All I want to know right now is whether Mist and Rolf are safe.
Ikanau: Yeah, of course. We've got 'em locked up safe and sound in that little
shack back there.
We got no problem with those brats. What we're after is a little revenge. We
want the redhead and her pups. And that'd be you boys.
Boyd: Then hurry up and let those two go! We're here, aren't we? You've got no
more reason to hold them.
Ikanau: You're here, but Red ain't. We'll just keep the brats until she
arrives.
Boyd: Dang it!
Ikanau: If you're so impatient, I guess we can start by killing you whelps. You
all ready to die?
Hey! Come on out! It's time to play, lads!
Rhys: There... There are so many... But...we must lose!
Oscar: Rhys, move to the rear! if anyone gets injured, we'll need you on hand
with your staff.
Rhys: Understood!
Ikanau: Take 'em, lads! Without the red-haired knight, they're no match for us!
Boyd: What'd you say, dirtbag?
Ike: We'll make you regret those words!
(Battle)
Ike: All right! Somehow we did it.
Boyd: Somehow? What do you mean, somehow? We did it because we're better than
them!
Titania: Boyd, calm yourself.
What you DID...was in direct defiance of the orders I explicitly gave you.
How it all turned out is another issue altogether.
Oscar: Deputy Commander, I take full responsibility. The failure is mine...
Rhys: Accept our apologies.
Titania: Oscar, Rhys... What am I supposed to do with you two?
Sigh... I think I'll leave you two to the commander. He'll know how to handle
you, I'm sure. Now. let's find Mist and Rolf.
Ike: According to the bandit chief, they'rein that shack back--
Unknown: Eeek!
Ike: What? Mist!
Mist: Please, let us go! I said let us go!
Ike: Mist!
Mist: Brother! Everyone! You came!
Rolf: Oh...I'm scared.
Oscar: Rolf!
Rolf: Oscar? Help me!
Boyd: Rolf! I'm here, too!
Rolf: Boyd? Wa...waah!
Boyd: Stop crying! You don't need to worry! We'll get you outta there!
Oscar: That's right! Buck up, buddy!
Rolf: Uh... I'll try!
Ike: You! Harm either of them, and I'll see you dead!
Bandit: Shut up! Shut your stinking trap! If you want these two alive, you'll
throw your weapons down. If you don't, I'll start with the girl...
Mist: Eek! No!!!
Ike: Stop!
Titania: Wait!
Ike: Huh?
Bandit: Yeah?
Titania: I'm putting down my weapons. See?
Bandit: Heh...heh heh. Smart move, wench!
Oscar: Deputy Commander...
Titania: We're here to save them. Now all of you back off.
Oscar: OK...
Ike: Dang!
Boyd: This stinks!
Bandit: Heh heh heh... All right, so now you're all unarmed. Which means...all
you can do is watch while I gut this whiny brat like a fatling pig!
Ike: Ah!
Bandit: Arr... Uhh......
Rolf: Ohh... Uhnnng...
Mist: Rolf! Can you hear me?
Boyd: Mist! Is Rolf-- Is he...
Mist: He's fine. He just fainted is all. There's not a scratch on him.
Boyd: Whew... Don't do that to me.
Oscar: I'm just glad to see you both alive and well... You're both so brave.
Mist: Yep! Thanks.
Ike: This guy's dead. This arrow--who shot it?
Unknown: A single arrow, right between the eyes? Who else could make a shot
like that? No one, that's who!
Ike: That voice!
Shinon: Don't you children owe me a little gratitude? I did just save your
lives.
Gatrie: Deputy Commander...Shinon...hah...hah... You're both so cruel. With
this armor on, you know I can't run that fast...
Ike: Shinon! Gatrie!
Rhys: So, that's where you went, Titania?
Titania: Of course. I knew we'd need reinforcements. I'm glad it wasn't a waste
of time.
Well done, both of you.
Shinon: In the end, I got to feather someone. So it was worth the rush.
Gatrie: All I...did...was sweat... That...was h-hard...work...
Mist: Brother!
Ike: Mist... You did well, Sis. You must have been frightened.
Mist: Uh-huh... Uh-unh! I never stopped believing. I knew that you and the
others would come and rescue us. I knew you'd come! So, I was fine!
Ike: Really? That's an improvement on your usual sobbing and nose-running.
Mist: You jerk! I... My nose does not run!
Titania: All right, come on! Let's head for home.
My goodness... What a day this has been.
===
[M03] Chapter 3 [M03]
Ike: You wanted to see me, Father?
Greil: Sit down, Ike.
We haven't had a chance to speak yet. Titania told me what happened while I was
gone... About the kidnappings. About my own men disobeying Titania's direct
orders.
Ike: I was the one who left first. I'll take responsibility for everything.
Boyd: No fair playing the martyr! Nobody made me go with you. I left of my own
free will! I'm ready to accept my punishment, too! Wait, what am I saying?
Rhys: Please, Commander Greil! Titania entrusted me with her orders. If
anyone's to blame for this mess, it's me. I'm the one who should be punished...
Oscar: I set a poor example, Commander Greil. Any punishment should be mine
alone.
Greil: I'm pleased to see that you are willing to shield one another.
However... Regardless of your reasons, you disobeyed the orders of a superior
officer. You are confined to quarters for ten days.
Mist: But, Father! They did what they did to help me and Rolf!
Greil: Rules exist for a reason, Mist. Men won't survive on a battlefield if
they do as they wish without so much as a by-your-leave.
Ike: ...I understand. And accept the reprimand.
Greil: That being said, we've got more work than we can handle. Your punishment
is deferred until things calm down.
Oscar, Boyd, Rhys. You come with me.
Titania: Shinon, Gatrie, and you, Ike. You're with me.
Havetti: Yar har ho! Me belly's emptier than me first mate's head! Fetch me
some grub!
Titania: That's the pirate ship in question, isn't it?
Grandfather: Aye. They sailed into port a few days ago and have been causing
trouble ever since. I pray that you and your companions can drive them away.
Titania: I understand. We'll do all we can.
Shinon: Feathering sea scum is like shooting apples off a tree. Let's do the
job and get out of here.
Gatrie: Ho, Deputy Commander! You want standard thunder and lightning maneuvers
here?
Ike: Er... Thunder and lightning?
Gatrie: Yeah! I crash into 'em like thunder, and Shinon rains arrows down on
'em like lightning!
Titania: Sounds good.
Ike: What should I do?
Titania: Let's hold back and let Shinon and Gatrie soften them up. Once they've
whittled down the numbers, we'll all rush the ship and wipe out whatever's
left.
Are you all ready? Greil Mercenaries, move out!
Shinon: On my way!
Gatrie: Here we go!
Ike: ...Ready!
(Battle)
Titania: We've driven off all the pirates. Your people will suffer no more
indignities at their hands.
Grandfather: Oh! That is joyful news! Here is your pay, as promised.
Titania: Thank you very much. And if you find yourself in need again, do not
hesitate to send word.
Grandfather: Of course, of course. All of you put on a most marvelous show--
such combat skills!
Grandfather: To be honest, I was expecting Commander Greil to be here today.
When I saw you, nothing more than, no offense, a band of children... Well, I
will admit to being a tad nervous!
Titania: I apologize for troubling you. Unfortunately, Commander Greil had
other pressing matters to attend to.
Grandfather: Oh, no. Don't apologize. There's no need. After all, you got rid
of those brigands, and you did it impeccably well!
Titania: It's a fine compliment you pay, sir, but it was our pleasure.
Grandfather: As a matter of fact, you're more than good enough to be in the
royal army if you so desired. Especially your Commander Greil. He's far away
and better than most any general I've seen hereabouts.
Er... What I mean to say is... Don't you think running off pirates is a bit...
beneath you?
Titania: That's not--
Grandfather: Don't get me wrong, now. You certainly helped all of us simple
folk out. Even so, it seems to me the proper place for you and Commander Greil
is in the service of the Crimean throne! Well, that's what this old man thinks.
Titania: We--and Commander Greil--are quite satisfied with the work we do now.
Grandfather: You've nary a selfish bone among you. Well then, rest assured
we'll speak again if any problems arise. Thank you again.
Titania: Hmm...
Ike: Titania? Is something amiss?
Titania: No, of course not. Our mission is complete, and that's all that
matters.
You did well today, every one of you.
Shinon: Pah! Jobs like this hardly make a dent in my incurable boredom! It's
like that old buzzard said, there's better work out there. Something with a bit
of challenge.
Titania: Shinon!
Shinon: I'm joking. J-O-K-ing.
Gatrie: Come, Titania. Be honest. Don't you find the work we do abit...
disheartening? Unglamorous?
Titania: What? You too, Gatrie? What's gotten into you?
Gatrie: Please! We're not a band of money-hungry recruits. We're professionals,
and we're very good at what we do. Shinon and I have discussed this at length.
All of this mundane work is unworthy of us. We're wasting our talents.
Titania: I see. You're telling me that you think Commander Greil is mismanaging
us. Do I have that right?
Gatrie: Whoa! Hold it right there! That's not what I'm saying at all!
Ike: What is it, Titania?
Titania: What's what?
Ike: You seem so angry. It's not like you.
Titania: Hmph...
Gatrie: Exactly! Ike's got the right of it!
Titania: It's just that I... Look, we do good work, and we help people. I want
you to be proud of that. I felt like you were saying work that doesn't bring
fame and fortune isn't worth doing, that's all. Sorry.
Gatrie: No...you're right. We are the ones who ought to apologize.
Titania: Enough. Let's get going, shall we? Rest is part of our jobs, too. We
can't go into the next battle exhausted.
Gatrie: Now that's a plan! I'm so hungry, I could eat a wyvern!
Ike: Titania!
Titania: What is it?
Ike: If you're looking for pride...I have it.
Titania: Hm?
Ike: You and my father have kept this mercenary group together. And I'm...
just...proud to be a part of it. That's all.
Titania: Ike...
Shinon: Pah. I'm surrounded by idealistic fools. What's so wrong with fame?
What's wrong with having money to live well?
===
[M04] Chapter 4 [M04]
Mist: Ike! Ike! I've got to tell you something! Listen to this!
Ike: Settle down, Mist. It's too early for you to be yelling like that. Now,
what's going on?
Mist: Soren's back! He just arrived.
Ike: Really? That's odd. He wasn't supposed to return for a while yet.
Mist: I know! I wonder what he's doing back so soon...
Ike: It's probably nothing to worry about. I'll go and talk to him. Where is
he?
Mist: In the mess hall. I think he wanted to talk to Father.
Ike: Right. I'll go check there.
Greil: ...Troubling news indeed. Gather the troops.
Titania: Yes, Commander.
Greil: Ike, if you've got time to waste, you've got time to work. Get over to
the briefing room.
Ike: Yes, sir.
Hey! What's going on around here?
Soren: Bad news. Something big is happening, and we need to formulate a plan of
action.
Ike: Soren!
Soren: Hello, Ike. Long time, no see.
Ike: I'm happy to see you're back. But what happened? I thought you were going
to be studying for a while longer.
Soren: It's a long story...
Greil: What's the hold up? Get over here now!
Soren: Let's go. I'll fill you in later.
Greil: You probably remember that Soren's been training with another mercenary
group. Well, he's back now.
And he has some unbelievable news.
Ike: What news is that?
Soren: It's Crimea and Daein. They've gone to war.
Mist: War?! It... It can't be!
Greil: That's why I've called everyone here. Soren has some more information.
Go ahead, Soren.
Soren: All right.
Take a look at this map.
Greil: Ah. It's a mapa of Crimea. Quite detailed, from the looks of it.
Soren: Yes. This is the Melior, Crimea's capital. Our base of operations is...
right about here.
Everything started three days ago. I needed to do some research, so I went to
the archives of Melior's royal library.
Without warning, the scream of a terible beast--a wyvern, perhaps--rent the
air, and the building was rocked by a tremor.
I rushed outside and wave after wave of knights, cavalry, and wyvern riders,
each clad in glistening ebon armor, black as night.
Greil: The Daein army?
Soren: Correct.
Greil: Was there provocation?
Soren: As you know, relations between Crimea and Daein have never been...
friendly. However, the past centuries have seen only minor skirmishes, nothing
that has ever approached the scale of this attack. It was brutal and without
warning. Daein laid the capital to waste. I've never seen destruction on this
scale before.
Titania: A swift attack, devastating and brutal... A daring gambit, indeed.
Greil: But if it succeeds, a very well-chosen one at that.
Yes, the king of Daein would not hesitate to employ such treacherous tactics.
What happened next?
Soren: King Crimea's brother deployed the Crimean army to meet the attack. The
king ordered his people to flee the city before the battle reached them.
Fearing the worst, I also fled and made my way here.
Greil: So we don't know how the tides of battle flow now, do we?
That's all right. Word of the war cannot have traveled far yet. We may well be
the first ones to know of it out here. You did well to bring us this
information, Soren. I know some risk was involved.
Soren: It was nothing.
Titania: Daein has invaded Crimea... We may be mercenaries, but this still
affects us.
Ike: What are we going to do?
Greil: That's the question of the day. How do you see it, Titania?
Titania: Crimea is the closest thing our company has to a homeland. The Crimean
royal family and noble houses have been generous, providing us with many
lucrative jobs. From a moral standpoint as well as a business one, it's in our
best interest to help Crimea.
Greil: And you, Soren?
Soren: I agree on one point: we are mercenaries. We are not Crimea's private
militia. No coin has crossed our palms, so I think we should stay out of it.
Greil: So you would have us sit and watch as Crimea is overrun?
Soren: I would. Daein's troops are superior in both numbers and morale. The
chances of a Crimean victory are slim.
Titania: But Crimea is ruled by King Ramon, who is known throughout the land
for his wisdom. And his brother, Duke Renning, is said to possess peerless
valor and courage. Daein may not find victory so easily.
Soren: Valor and courage are for children's tales. In terms of military
prowess, Daein's King Ashnard is every bit Lord Renning's equal. Victory will
hinge on troop numbers and supplies, and Daein is superior in both. I think the
outcome is painfully obvious.
Titania: Curse you, Soren! Crimea is not doomed! If they can turn aside Daein's
initial thrust and turn it into a test of endurance...
Soren: With the Crimean army both demoralized and ill prepared? They simply
will not be able to hold out that long.
Greil: All right. That's enough. Both of you.
I hear what you say. However, we must ascertain the current situation before we
decide on any action. We'll send a scouting party to get a closer look at
Melior. Ike, I want you in charge of this. Assemble your men and get going.
Ike: What? Me?
Greil: Titania will accompany you as an advisor.
Shinon: Commander, you must be joking! He just a boy, and he's barely had more
than a taste of battle. What do you expect a whelp like him to accomplish?
Greil: Ah, Shinon. Since you're so concerned, you can go as well.
Shinon: Wait, that's not what I... Blast.
Greil: Who else... Gatrie, Rhys, and Soren. That should do.
Ike: Father, wait... Why do you want me--
Greil: That was an order. Get moving. There's no time to waste.
Ike: Yes, sir.
Greil: Titania, I'm going out for a bit. I want you to give Ike some direction.
Titania: Understood.
Ike: ...Yes, sir.
Mist: Ike! Wait up!
Ike: What?
Mist: Here! This is for you.
Ike: A sword? Where did you get it?
Mist: From Father. He told me to come and give it to you.
Ike: It's beautiful.
Mist: This is the first sword you've gotten that wasn't a hand-me-down from
somebody, wasn't it? That's great!
Ike: Yeah...
Mist: Well, be careful! Oh, and bring me a souvenir! Something nice. I've never
been to Melior before...
Ike: Mist, I'm not going on vacation. Sheesh!
Ike: ...
Rhys: Are you feeling all right, Ike? You haven't said a word in quite some
time.
Ike: I don't understand what my father's doing. Why put a new recruit like me
in charge of something so important?
Rhys: You're going to succeed him as our commander one day. Don't you think he
wants you to know how to lead?
Ike: Me? I don't... I don't know if I'm capable. And even if I am, that day's a
long way off, right? I mean, I'm inexperienced. Weak. I'm nothing compared to
my father.
Rhys: I'm not so sure about that. When I look at you, I see a young man full of
promise. Commander Greil is a great man, but... I think you'll be every bit his
equal. In time, you might even surpass him.
Ike: Don't be ridiculous!
Rhys: It's just my opinion. You need not pay it any mind. Yet, if you fear your
own weakness, why not take this chance to go out and better yourself? That
would be more in keeping with your personality, no?
Ike: I suppose you're right.
How did things look over there, Soren?
Soren: Same as here. There are corpses strewn everywhere. There are quite a lot
of them, especially when you consider how far we are from the capital.
Titania: Are they Crimean?
Rhys: ...Judging by the armor, the vast majority of the dead are Daein
soldiers.
Ike: So Crea has the upper hand?
Soren: Just the opposite, I think. The Crimean soldiers were members of the
Imperial Guard. That means King Ramon--or another member of the royal family--
was on the move when the Daein soldiers fell on them.
Titania: Could it have been Lord Renning?
Soren: No. As long as the Crimean army still draws breath, Lod Renning will not
leave their command. Perhaps another member of the court...
Gatrie: We've got Daein soldiers moving in on our location! And they don't look
happy!
Maijin: You there! Who are you? What are you doing here?
Titania: We're no one you need--
Maijin: You're armed! Heed me! Drop your weapons and surrender! Act quickly, or
else!
Shinon: Listen to me, fool. You're making a mistake. We're not...
Maijin: Ah, not going to cooperate, eh? Ready your weapons, men! Move in and
kill them all!
Titania: Tsk! Headstrong fools!
Soren: Getting caught up in some skirmish is not part of the plan...
Ike: But they're obviously not going to listen to us. Greil Mercenaries! Get
ready to fight!
Shinon: All right, Ike. Let's see how you handle the role of captain. Well?
What are your orders, boy? We'll do as you say, so long as you hurry up and
spit it out!
Ike: I know, I know!I'm thinking! Give me a moment, will you, Shinon?
Shinon: Bah. Useless! We'd be better led with Mist than this soft, untested
whelp.
(Battle)
(Ike: Did we suffer any casualties?
Titania: Any wounded or dead? No? Excellent! Well done!)
Gatrie: I don't know... Taking out these Daein soldiers may have been a bad
move. Um... Hey, Shinon? What are you doing?
Shinon: This swine's got some nice weapons. Besides, he ain't' gonna complain.
He won't need them where he's going.
Ike: Shinon!
Soren: Get ahold of yourself! We can't afford such behavior right now. Steal
from the dead on your own time.
Shinon: What? You judgmental little--
Titania: Soren! Shinon! Stop this at once! This is no place for us to waste
time bickering amongst ourselves!
Ike: Let's clear out of here. We have to tell the commander what happened.
Soren: Let's take this road. We should be bale to cut through this forest
and...
Huh?
Ike: Something wrong?
Soren:No, as I said this road...
Rhys: Wait! Ike, I just saw something move on the far side of that thicket!
Ike: A wounded soldier, perhaps? Let's go have a look. Careful, now.
Rhys: Oh, no...
Ike: Did you find anything, Rhys?
Rhys: ...It's a woman...
Soren: Leave her. We shouldn't get involved in matters that don't concern us.
Elincia: Oooh...
Rhys: Thank goodness...it looks like she's merely fainted.
Ike: Right. We'd better take her with us for now and make sure she's all right.
Give me a hand, will you, Rhys?
Rhys: Of course.
Soren: ...I don't like this...
===
[M05] Chapter 5 [M05]
Mist: Father! Brother! It's that lady Ike rescued... She's awake!
Ike: Really?
Greil: Come on. Let's greet our guest.
So, how are you feeling?
Elincia: Oh, I... I'm fine... And you are?
Greil: The name's Greil. I'm the commander of this mercenary company.
Elincia: My lord Greil... You are the one who came to my aid, are you not? I
don't know how to thank you...
Greil: Hold on. The one who found you and brought you here is my son, Ike. If
you want to thank someone, thank him.
Ike: No, please, that's not--
Elincia: Like...Ike, was it? You have my gratitude.
Ike: Oh...
Greil: Pardon my bluntness, but I have some questions for you. Tell me, who
are you? What were you doing in that place?
Elincia: ...
Greil: The place where Ike found you was evidently the site of a fierce battle
between Crimean and Daein forces. Do you have some relations to the Crimean
royal family?
Elincia: ...
Ike: I make no promises, but we may be able to help you. Will you share your
story with us?
Elincia: You took me in and cared for me. I will...place my trust in you.
My name is Elincia Ridell Crimea. I am the daught of King Ramon of Crimea.
Ike: What?
Greil: You say you are the princess of Crimea?
Elincia: Yes.
Greil: That's an odd claim to make. I've never heard of King Crimea having any
children.
Elinicia: That is...to be expected. My heritage, my very existence, has never
been made public.
Ike: Why's that?
Elincia: To avoid national turmoil. You see, I was born after my uncle, Lord
Renning, was named as successor to the throne. So...
Greil: They kept you a secret to avert a possible blood feud. Yes, I'm willing
to accept that for the time being. Very well, let's suppose you truly are
Princess Crimea. You must know what's become of the king and your uncle. I
would like to hear that news.
Elincia: ...My father and my mother are dead... They fell at the hand of
Ashnard, King of Daein... My lord uncle and the royal knights are still
battling the Daein army, I believe.
Greil: I see.
Elincia: ...I...I fled the castle...to follow my lord uncle's orders and seek
refuge in the kingdom of Gallia...
Greil: In Gallia?
Elincia: ...Yes. We believed that King Caineghis would grant me sanctuary. So
that's where I was going... But we were discovered by Daein troops, and I lost
my escort of knights... My life--the life I have now--was purchased...with the
blood of those brave knights...
Ike: Does King Daein know of your existence?
Elincia: Yes. I was told the royals of each nation were informed of my identity
in the event of dire circumstances...
Greil: if that's the case, they must be searching frantically for you.
Ike: ...
Elincia: Master Greil, my lord Ike, you said that you were mercenaries, did you
not? Please... Would you help me to gain Gallia? I beg of you! I have...no
one...no one else to turn to.
Titania: Princess Crimea? Truly?
Ike: Father spoke to her as if he believed she were telling the truth.
Titania: I see...
Ike: What is it, Titania?
Titania: Mm, it's nothing. I was just remembering something from the past.
Ike: From the past? Back when you were still a Crimean royal knight?
Titania: What? How do you know about that?
Ike: A long time ago, I overheard Shinon and some others talking about it.
Titania: They keep such loose tongues.
Ike: Was it a secret?
Titania: No, it wasn't, but... Much like I have more experience than you, I
also have many more things to worry about.
Ike: Like Princess Crimea?
Titania: Well...yes. I myself was unaware of the princess's existence, but...
Now that I think about it, she does bear a striking resemblance to both the
king and queen.
Ike: So she probably is the true princess. I wonder what Father will do. Will
he take on her request?
Rolf: We've got trouble! Outside! There are soldiers! A lot of them!
Ike: What?
Greil: Is everyone here?
Titania: Yes.
Shinon: Commander, what are the Daein dogs saying?
Greil: "Turn over Princess Crimea and leave the area immediately. Comply now,
or we will attack." Pretty straightforward.
Gatrie: What are we going to do?
Greil: That's what we're here to decide. One thing has been made clear by the
arrival of our friends outside.
Soren: So, I would say this confirms her identity as Princess Crimea, wouldn't
you?
Greil: Yes, but what do we do now? I'd like to hear the opinion of everyone.
Titania, I'd like to hear from you first.
Titania: The blame for this war rests on Daein. If we ally ourselves with them,
the company's reputation will surely suffer. Conversely, if we deliver Princess
Crimea safely, our stock will rise in the eyes of our primary employers. Our
road is clear.
Greil: Soren, how about you?
Soren: There's nothing to think about. We must deliver the princess to Daein
immediately.
Greil: Even if Crimea is in the right?
Soren: We are mercenaries. Our actions are dictated only by self-interest. If
we want to ensure our future, we need Daein in our debt. They will win this
war, after all, and nothing else serves us better.
Greil: Shinon? Gatrie?
Shinon: Soren's a pompous, superior whelp, but he's got the right idea.
Besides, the destination's Gallia, so it's a moot question. I don't care how
much we get paid; there's no way under the sun I'm going to stinking beast
country.
Gatrie: Princess Elincia... She does possess a certain regal beauty... There's
a lot to be said for that, you know. However, I do prefer country girls... A
bit cuter, and not quite so standoffish... Oh! Forget I said that. Whatever you
decide is good for me, Commander. Yep, uh-huh, yep...
Greil: Oscar, Boyd, what about the two of you?
Oscar: I agree with Captain Titania. If we turn the princess over to the Daein
army, we're essentially giving them permission to kill her.
Boyd: I'm in favor of helping her. That's what heroes are supposed to do.
Greil: Well, Rhys? What's your opinion?
Rhys: I believe...that none of this hinges on whether she's a princess or not.
Refusing to aid someone in need is not something we should ever do. That's what
I think.
Rolf: That's right! Let's help her!
Mist: Please! We have to help her!
Greil: And what about you, Ike?
Ike: I agree with Titania. I say we help her and take her to Gallia.
Greil: I see. I think I know where you all stand.
......
Well then, here's my decision.
We escort the princess to Gallia.
Soren: ...
Shinon: ...Tsk.
Ike: ...Are you sure that's for the best, Father?
Greil: Yes. Besides, I think the choice has been taken out of our hands.
Ike: What?
Greil: Open your ears and listen. Listen! All of you.
Boyd: Huh? ...What is it?
Gatrie: Uh... I don't hear a thing...
Shinon: Idiot! That's the problem. Don't you think that's a bit odd? Complete
silence, in all four directions.
Gatrie: Oh, so that's what you're talking about!
Oscar: Not only are the animals quiet, but the bugs are silent, too. And that
is unnatural beyond belief. Which means...
Ike: We're surrounded. The soliders aren't waiting for an answer. They already
decided to attack.
Titania: It would appear they had no intention of keeping their side of the
proposed bargain.
Soren: They were planning on lulling us into a false sense of security and
destroying every one of us.
Greil: Probably so. But the deal is, we're not so naive or inexperienced as to
fall for their trap. Everyone, take your positions! We're going to settle this
right now!
I'll go and hold the rear entrance. Ike! You're in command here! Don't let the
enemy take the front.
Ike: ...Got it! Be careful, Commander!
Greil: Hah. I'll give it a shot.
Soldier: Reporting in, sir! The mercenaries have taken up arms and formed up
in the bailey!
Dakova: Oh...so they've sniffed out our plan, have they? Which means they're
not an opponent that will be easily fooled. We'll need something special.
Soldier: Shall we continue with the planned attack?
Dakova: No... Princess Crimea is somewhere within that fort. If we use flaming
arrows to smoke them out, we might bring the princess to harm. We've been told
to do our best to deliver her alive and uninjured. It would be preferable if
they were to come out of their own accord. If they do, slay all but the
princess!
Soldier: Yes, sir!
(Battle)
Soren: We've cleared the surrounding area of Daein troops.
Ike: There's no question about it. We're enemies of the Daein kingdom now,
aren't we?
Greil: We've no time for rest! Everyone, pack your things now! We leave at
once, before the enemy brings reinforcements!
Oscar: Understood! Boyd! Come with me.
Boyd: Right behind you, Brother!
Mist: Ah! We've got to hurry, too! Come on, Rolf! We've got to pack as much
food and supplies as we can!
Rolf: Uh, whatever you say! Let's go, Mist!
Greil: Titania! Take Shinon and Gatrie and make sure we have a secure road from
here to the great forest. We'll make our way to Gallia through the sea of
trees.
Titania: On my way, sir!
Greil: Rhys, you stay with me. I want you to help me pull essential documents
from the library. Everything else we burn.
Rhys: Y-yes, sir!
Greil: Ike! You're in charge of the princess.
Ike: All right.
Princess Elincia! I'm going to ready a horse for you. What should we have you
do... I know--go to the mess hall.
Elincia: I'm sorry?
Ike: Time will go by faster if you're helping Mist than it will if you're just
sitting around waiting for me.
Elincia: Oh, I understand. I can do that!
Mist: Sorry, this is kind of awkward. Making a princess help with packing...
Elincia: Please don't worry, Mist. I just hope that I don't end up slowing you
down by getting in your way.
Mist: Don't be silly! You're so much better at this than I am. It's a big help!
Are all princesses as good at this sort of thing as you are?
Elincia: Ha ha! I wasn't raised at court, so my life was a bit different than
other princesses. I cooked, cleaned, sewed... Why, I did all manner of things.
Mist: Really? That's surprising. I would never have guessed that by looking at
you.
Elincia: Let's see, I also rode horses, practiced swordfighting... Ah, Mist.
What's that around your neck?
Mist: What? Oh, ah...
Elincia: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...
Mist: ...I guess I can show it to you, Princess Elincia.
Elincia: Oh... It's a lovely... That's an incredible medallion, isn't it? I
wonder what that light is.
Mist: It used to belong to my mother. It's all I have to remember her by.
Hmm... I don't know where the light comes from. It didn't used to be like that.
A while back, it just started glowing.
Elincia: The world is full of mysteries, isn't it? One thing is clear,
though... It certainly is beautiful.
Mist: I wonder what that light means...
Petrine: What? What did you just say? I think I must be hearing things. I
I thought you said, "They got away."
Dakova: Ge-General Petrine. I am deeply ashamed. By my honor...
Petrine: Honor? I care nothing for your pathetic honor. Have you forgotten the
Daein army's motto? Success or failure, life or death. Hey, you! Get this trash
out of here!
Soldier: Yes, ma'am! Move it, you.
Dakova: W-wait! General Petrine, have mercy...
Petrine: Dog's breath! I'm surrounded by worthless imbeciles. Ena!
Tell me which way we should move to catch these mercenaries and the girl.
Ena: ...The Crimean capital, Melior, is already under King Ashnard's control...
The remnants of the Crimean army are negligible... Which means the only place
for the princess to turn is south, to the kingdom of Gallia.
Petrine: Hah! So the girl, like her dead father before her, seeks the
friendship of those hairy devils, eh? What an absolutely stupefying world we
live in.
Ena: If she gains sanctuary in Gallia, capturing the princess will become that
much more difficult. ...The mercenaries she has escorting her are a powerful
group, not one to be taken lightly. I will gather intelligence on them as
quickly as...
Petrine: It's not necessary. I will head up the pursuit of our wandering
princess.
Ena: General Petrine, you're going...yourself?
Petrine: If we know where the princess and her band are headed, there's no need
for subtlety. I'll just hunt them down and kill them. Mercenaries? Hah! What
are they to me? Remember, I am General Petrine! No matter who I face, I have
never failed, nor will I ever! Ha ha ha...
===
[M06] Chapter 6 [M06]
The continent of Tellius, blessed by the goddess. To the northwest lies the
land of Crimea, home of the Greil Mercenaries.
Without warning, Crimea's eastern neighbor, the kingdom of Daein, launches an
attack on Crimea's capital of Melior.
Ike leads a handful of mercenaries to Melior to confirm Soren's news of the
attack. En route, they happen upon a young woman, unconscious but unharmed.
Fearing for her safety, they take her to their stronghold.
When she awakens, the woman gives her name as Elincia and lays claim to the
title of princess of Crimea.
She relates the sad tale of her flight from Crimea and of her parents' murder
at the hands of Ashnard, King of Daein.
The Greil Mercenaries answer Princess Elincia's plea for help and agree to
escort her to the kingdom of Gallia.
Located to the southwest of Crimea, Gallia is hoome to the laguz, a race quite
unlike Ike and his fellow beorc.
Crimea and Gallia have long struggled to overcome their differences. In recent
years, the two nations have dne much to ease the prejudice between the laguz
and beorc factions. Their combined efforts have forged a bond of trust and
friendship that may yet overcome years of intolerance.
Ike and companions escape the Daein army, abandoning their longtime base. From
there, they begin the long march toward Gallia.
Their task clear and their destination far, they slip into an ocean of trees.
Gatrie: Blazes, why does it have to so blamed humid? If we weren't being
chased, I'd strip off this armor here and now!
Titania: Then I'm almost glad that we ARE being pursued. I suppose you'll have
to grin and bear it, won't you?
Gatrie: Hm, I suppose I will.
Titania: Right. So enough of your griping. You're merely wasting energy. Still,
this heat is appalling.
Shinon: Dense forests such as these are not made for us delicate humans. The
sub-humans love 'em, though.
Ike: These...sub-humans... Are they really so different from us?
Shinon: What, you mean to tell me you've never seen a beast-man before?
Ike: No, never.
Shinon: Well, I have. They're a hairy bunch, I'll tell you. And ugly as sin,
too. Their faces are all fangs and whisker. Their claws are like dagges, razor
sharp and deadly. And even though they can speak our language, they're beasts
through and through. Savages, every one.
Ike: Are there more than one type?
Soren: The ones Shinon calls "sub-humans" can be divided into three groups,
each named for its physical characteristics. First, the beast tribe, next, the
bird tribe, and finally, the dragon tribe. They are traditionally called
"laguz." The laguz tribe residing here in Gallia is the beast tribe, who
possess those feline qualities of which Shinon spoke.
Shinon: To the south are the islands where the bird-men live. The dragons are
in Goldoa. It's something every mercenary should know. Looks like you know even
less than I gave you credit for, Ike, my boy.
Ike: Hm... Perhaps.
Soren: ...A little farther, and we'll be out of these trees, Ike.
Shinon: Really? That means Gallia proper! Compared to this forest, even a
kingdom of half-breeds will seem like heaven.
Soldier: ...And that's when we lost track of them. I assigned a squad to pursue
them and returned so I could give you this report.
Petrine: Understood. You may step down.
So Princess Elincia is making her way through the forest to Gallia... Ena!
It appears your advice was sound. Well done. You have earned my praise.
Ena: Thank you.
Petrine: When the king assigned me a tactician, I wondered what I had done to
lose his trust. When I saw it was a young girl, I burned with anger at the
king's judgment. Still, it's worked out better than I had expected. Keep up the
good work.
Ena: Of course.
Petrine: Now then, it's time for the hunt to begin.
Greil: Hold it right there, everyone. We're coming to the edge of the forest.
Form up. Combat positions.
Titania: I don't suppose our Daein pursuers were willing to let us just slip
away.
Soren: There is no doubt that they will attack attack again. Without knowing
their numbers, it is difficult to advise a course of action.
Greil: Take your best guess, Soren. With the limited information we have, what
is the best way to proceed?
Soren: ...Some of our group cannot fight. If we are caught, we'll have a
difficult time defending them and attacking the Daeins. I propose we separate
into two groups: a small fighting force to engage the enemy and buy the main
group some time, and the rest of us--who will escort the princess to Gallia at
full speed.
Oscar: You want to divide our combat strength? The main force aside, don't you
think the risk to the smaller group is too high?
Soren: I believe this is the only way to achieve our goal and keep casualties
to a minimum. It's posible there's an ambush waiting for us at the edge of the
forest. If we proceed with no plan, we may be caught between the pursuit and
the ambush, which would be the end of us all.
Greil: Looks like we've got no choice but to give it a go.
All right, let's split up. The diversionary team will be Gatrie, Shinon, and
me. The rest of you guard Princess Elincia and proceed to Gallia straightaway.
Got it?
Ike: Are you sure you're taking enough men?
Shinon: Idiot pup. Smaller numbers mean better mobility. Your time would better
spent worrying about yourself than about us.
Greil: Listen up! This will probably prove to be the biggest fight this
company's faced. Remember--you've got only one life. I don't want any of you
dying on me. In times like these, it matters not what our blood ties are. We
are family. If you don't want to cause your family any grief, then live!
Ike will be commanding the main force. Titania, you're his support. All right,
let's move out! See you all in Gallia!
Ike: So they're waiting for us after all...
Soren: There are...more of them than I'd imagined there would be. I thought
they would have spread out across the forest border... I didn't expect to see
so many in one place.
Ike: Do we rethink our strategy?
Soren: No, we've already split up. It's too late to reconsider now.
Ike: Isn't there some way we can at least get the princess, Mist, and Rolf to
the far shore safely?
Soren: There two bridges... This thicket extends to the edge of the westernmost
bridge. If we can use the trees as cover, we ight be able to reach the bridge
undetected. From there, we can launch a surprise attack.
Ike: We'll be creating a diversion, right?
Soren: Correct. While we keep the enemy's attention, the princess and the
others can cross the bridge to safety.
Ike: We've no time for discussion. That's the plan we go with.
Elincia: My lord Ike, I... I will fight with you!
Ike: ...No, you won't.
Elincia: My lord?
Ike: I cannot let you expose yourself to danger of any kind. Everyone here is
risking his life to ensure your safety. If you understand that, you'll
cooperate and do as I ask.
Elincia: I see... I will do my part.
Soren: ...
Titania: It's settled then.
Ike: Right! Let's break through their lines!
Mist! Rolf! Take care of the princess. Do not let yourselves be seen!
Mist: Right! Be careful, everyone!
Rolf: Leave it to us, Ike! We'll just pretend it's a game of hide-and-seek. And
I never lose at hide-and-seek!
Ike: Everyone ready? Let's go!
(Battle)
Ike: I don't know how, but we made it...
Mist: Brother!
Elincia: My lord Ike!
Ike: Mist! Princess, Rolf... Are you all well?
Rolf: Yep! We're fine.
Mist: Is this Gallia? We made it, didn't we? We're safe now, right? I thought I
would feel different, but I don't.
Elincia: This is all due to your efforts. Thank you...
Ike: Princess Elincia...
Soren: It's still too early to rest easy. The others haven't rejoined us yet.
Elincia: Ah!
Titania: We are talking about the commander. I don't think there's anything to
worry about.
Ike: Father...Shinon...Gatrie...
Soren: ...
Ike: ...Princess Elincia, I'm afraid we're going to have to part ways here.
Elincia: But what do you mean?
Ike: We're going back to aid our companions. So I want you to continue with
Mist to the royal palace of Gallia.
Mist: What? No, Ike! I'm going to stay with you!
Ike: Listen to me, Mist! We must do it this way so that everyone gets out of
here alive!
Mist: Mm...
Ike: Father and I will catch up to you right away! Don't worry. Have Father or
I ever broken a promise to you?
Mist: Well...no. All right, then. We'll go ahead.
Titania: Thank you, Mist.
Mist: All right. Titania... Please take care of my brother. Promise?
Titania: You have my word on it.
Rolf: Oscar...Boyd... Don't get killed out there, all right?
Oscar: Rolf...
Boyd: Knock it off, both of you! You're like a couple of old women. We're gonna
be fine. Nothing bad's gonna happen while I'm around!
Elincia: Pardon, my lord Rhys...
Rhys: Y-yes?
Elincia: Take this with you, please.
Rhys: This is a mend staff, isn't it? Er, are you sure this is all right?
Elincia: Every one of you is putting yourself in harm's way on my account. I
only hope that staff can mitigate your risks even slightly.
Rhys: Thank you very much! This will help greatly. I will use it to aid the
others in your name.
Elincia: ...Thank you. Please...be careful.
Rhys: If you'll excuse me.
Elincia: O benevolent Ashera... Grant them all your blessings...
Mist: All right, we're going to go now.
Ike: Good luck. Watch your step, and be careful.
Elincia: We'll see all of you again... I'm sure of it! I know you will all be
safe.
Ike: Let's get moving! Where to, Soren?
Soren: We go east on the road we used before. Let's find the commander before
enemy reinforcements show up.
===
[M07] Chapter 7 [M07]
Ike: They're not here either...
Soren: Ike, pursuing them any farther may be dangerous. I think it would be
best if we returned to Gallia for now. It's possible the commander may have
followed another road into Gallia. It's something we should consider.
Ike: ...You're right. Getting killed looking for them would waste everything
they accomplished by breaking away. I guess all we can do is trust that they're
well and withdraw.
Titania: Ike, there's a fort over there. Just now, for a moment only... I
thought I saw someone. Shall we investigate?
Ike: What? Really? Yes, let's go take a look.
Soren: It seems as though this place has been abandoned for a long time.
Titania: There's no one here... Hm. I could've sworn I saw a silhouette, but...
I guess it was just a trick of the light.
Ike: Let's take a quick look around. If we don't find anything here, we'll head
back to Gallia.
Titania: Very well...
Soldier: Here they are! I've found the Crimean mercenaries! Surround them!
Ike: Curses! Daein troops!
(Battle)
Ike: I have to find my father. Where did he go?
Titania! Is my father...
Titania: Don't worry. Commander Greil's the better fighter. He'll be fine.
Petrine: Dog's breath! Who are you, man? You look like a common sellsword, but
you fight like a demon!
Greil: What's wrong? Ready to surrender?
Petrine: And admit defeat? Me? Don't be absurd...
Soldier: Here they are! Over here!
Ike: Blast. Enemy reinforcements!
Father! Let's get out o fhere! There are too many--
Greil: ...Looks like I've got no choice.
Petrine: Ha ha ha ha... So now, the table has turned, hasn't it?
All troops, attack! Kill them! Kill them all!
Greil: Hm... Looks like our luck's run out.
Ike: Father!
Greil: You have to survive this, Ike. I'm not going to lose you, not in this
place. Are you ready?
Ike: Yes, Commander!
Petrine: You've nowhere to run. Curse whatever gods you hold, for they have
abandoned you!
Ike: What was that?
Soldier: B-b-beasts! Gallian beast soldiers!
Soldier: R-r-run! We're going to be torn to shreds!
Petrine: Stand your ground, all of you! Don't panic! I will personally
slaughter the first man to turn his back on the enemy!
Soldier: Noooo!
Petrine: Pfeh. Worthless cowards, one and all.
Soldier: B-b-beasts!
Ranulf: Attention, Daein soldiers! Leave this place at once! If you do not
comply immediately, you will face Gallia's full strength!
Petrine: Threaten me all you like. It's not going to frighten me off. If I
leave, His Majesty will have me executed. I'd rather die here in battle, with
my honor intact.
Black Knight: Withdraw, General Petrine.
Petrine: The Black Knight...
Black Knight: As for your king, you have nothing to fear. I'll explain things
to him. Take your men and go.
Petrine: Tsk! All troops, fall back!
Black Knight: ...
Greil: Hm?
Ike: He's staring at you, isn't he, Father?
Greil: Yeah. He is.
Ranulf: Hey! Are you planning on taking us all on by yourself?
Black Knight: ...
Greil: ...
Ike: Father?
Mist: Father! Brother!
Ike: Mist!
Elincia: Master Greil, my lord Ike... I am pleased you are well.
Ike: Princess Elincia... Why did you return here?
Ranulf: The princess came and requested Gallian aid for your mercenary company.
That is what brings us here.
Ike: Are you one of Gallia's sub-humans?
Ranulf: Sub-human? Ha! What arrogance it takes to coin such a name! You think
yourselves the only ones worthy of the name "human," and so we laguz must be
beneath you? And thus you call us "sub-human." We are less than human to you,
is that it?
Ike: I'm sorry... I don't know any other name for you. If I have offended you,
I apologize. What should I call you? Laguz? Would that be more appropriate?
Ranulf: Huh? You show manners? How odd. I like that. Now, you are... Who,
exactly?
Ike: My name is Ike. Ike of the Greil Mercenaries.
Ranulf: I'm Ranulf, a warrior of Gallia. We did not know what to think when
this group of beorc came tramping through the Gallian fields... Imagine our
surprise to learn that one of them is Princess Elincia. Now, that was a shock.
Two days ago, Daein proclaimed their conquest. We thought Crimea's royals had
all been killed.
Ike: Conquest? They've laid claim to Crimea? So that means Crimea must be...
Elincia: I...also heard this news from my lord Ranulf...
Elincia: After...after I fled the capital... My lord uncle Renning... He...
I...I am...all alone.
Ike: Princess Elincia...
Ranulf: This is why our king ordered extra patrols along the nation's border.
It wasn't mere chance that brought my warriors here to offer you support.
Ike: I see...
Ranulf: First of all, I must present Princess Elincia to the king. As for the
rest of your men, Ike, I must get orders from my superiors. Until then, you may
rest at an old castle inside Gallia. Sorry, but I cannot bring so large a group
of foreigners to the palace without warning.
Ike: I understand. Commander, that's not going to be a problem, is it?
Greil: ...
Ike: Commander?
Greil: Hm? What was that?
Ike: What's wrong? You're not paying attention. It's not like you.
Greil: I was thinking about something. So, what's been decided?
Ike: Princess Elincia is going on to the palace with Ranulf. We're going into
Gallia and setting up camp at an old castle. Which way to this castle, Ranulf?
Ranulf: I shall prepare a guide to take you. One of you! Quickly!
Greil: No, don't go to the trouble. If it's nearby, we cross the river on the
border and head west. It's Gebal Castle, right? You go ahead. Get the princess
to King Caineghis as fast as you can.
Ranulf: ...Understood. What thoughtful guests you are. If you'll excuse me. Oh,
and if it's not overly presumptuous of me, I'll have food delivered to you
later.
Greil: We'd appreciate it. The road has been hard, and we had little time to
pack more than salted meat and hard biscuits.
Ranulf: Then we shall provide! Princess Elincia, shall we leave?
Elincia: Farewell, everyone... Until later. I will see you soon, won't I?
Greil: Mm.
Ike: Take care.
Ike: Father!
Greil: Ike? What are you doing still awake?
Ike: I couldn't sleep, so I was lying there staring outside, and I saw you
leave the castle. Where are you going at this hour?
Greil: It's nothing to do with you, boy. Go back inside and get to sleep.
Ike: Will you stop treating me like a child? I'll do as I please, got it?
Greil: Hmph. You always were a stubborn pup. What say we take a walk and chat
for a bit?
Ike: ...Yeah.
Greil: Tell me, Ike, are you getting used to the ins and outs of the mercenary
life? The way we approach combat?
Ike: I'm definitely a better fighter. But I don't understand... Why would you
put a recruit like me in charge?
Greil: What is it with all the complaining? You have a problem with authority?
Ike: Just give me a straight answer. I've only just started. I'm barely able to
handle my own duties around here. I shouldn't be in charge of anyone.
Greil: You can learn it all at once. It'll all fall into place as soon as you
start to gain some experience.
Ike: It's just strange is all... A while ago, you would have never said or done
anything like this.
Greil: ...
Ike: Is something wrong, Father? Why are you in such a rush?
Greil: ...
Ike... Do you remember anything at all about your mother?
Ike: What? Where did that come from?
Greil: Just answer the question.
Ike: Let's see... She was kind, I...think... I don't really remember. And
you've never said much about her either.
Greil: Hm. Is that so...
Ike: Father? What is it?
Greil: We're done. Leave me and go back to the castle.
Ike: What? Just like that?
Greil: You heard me. That's a direct order! Return to the castle immediately!
Ike: I... Fine...
...
Greil: ...
(Cutscene)
Black Knight: ...Unbelievable. Is this truly what has become of my teacher?
Ike: Father! Father!!
Greil: I...Ike...
Ike: Hold on!
Black Knight: Now then, will you give me what I came for?
Greil: I...don't...have it......
...I threw...it away...
Black Knight: Ha. You, who knows better than any what it truly is, threw it
away? Surely you can craft a more plausible lie. You're not even trying
anymore.
Greil: I'm done talking to you.
Black Knight: So there's no way for me to get my answers, is that it? The dead
keep their secrets, or so it is said. But you, however... You are not dead yet.
I wonder... Will watching your son's face grow pale, his eyes grow dim as his
life bleeds away... And then your daughter... Oh, the horrors I will visit upon
her. Will that loosen your tongue, perhaps? I suppose we will simply have to
see.
Ike: What?
Greil: No! Ike!!!
Ike: ...Urk...
Greil: Ike!!!
Black Knight: I won't check my hand again. Give me what I am after. If you
offer no more resistance, I will leave your child alive.
Greil: S-stop... You will not touch my son!
Black Knights: ...What is this? The king of beasts? How bothersome. Do I
retreat? Eh?
Ike: You're not going anywhere.
Black Knight: Tell me, is the son as stupid as the father?
Greil: ...Nng... Ahh...
Ike: Father!
Greil: Ike. stop. There's no way you can win.
Ike: But...
Greil: Ike!
Black Knight: You will not continue? Then I will finish...
...So close. Now is not the time for me to deal with him. Hmph. You get to keep
your head today, boy.
Greil: Blast.
So willful. So arrogant... Of course... The one...made him that was...was...
m-me...
Ike: ...Father? Father! Hold on! I can't do anything here... I've... I've got
to get you back to the castle!
Ike: ...Nngh...
Greil: I-Ike...
Ike: Father? You're awake!
Greil: I... There's something I need to tell you.
Ike: Tell me later. Right now, I'm getting you back to the castle.
Greil: Forget about revenge... Leave that knight alone... Stay away...
Ike: What? Father?
Greil: Stay with the king of Gallia... Live here. Live in peace...
Ike: Father, stop talking. You're wasting your strength. Please...
Greil: I need you to take care of everything... The company... Mist...
Ike: Wait... You mustn't say such things! It'll be light soon. You'll be
fine...
A little longer... Stay a little longer...
===
[M08] Chapter 8 [M08]
Greil: What's wrong, Ike? Done already? Come on, Son! You'll never beat me with
that attitude!
Ha ha ha! Think you're as stubborn as your mule-headed father?
Ike. Grow up big and strong. I believe you've got the makings of a great
warrior.
Ike: ...Father. This isn't a dream, is it? This... This is all real.
Mist. The sun's going down, and it's getting cold. Come on. Let's go.
Mist: ...
Ike: Mist?
Mist: Oh.... Oh, Ike...sniff...
Ike: Mist...
Mist: ...W-why... Why?
Ike: I was at his side, but... I couldn't save him. I'm sorry.
Mist: ...Sniff...
Ike: It's... It's so unreal...
Mist: Dad's gone... He's gone, Ike. Sniff... And...I don't... I don't know what
to do...
Ike: Don' worry. I'm here.
Mist: Bro-Brother...
Ike: I'll lead the company... In Father's sstead... And I'll protect you all.
You, the princess...everyone. I'll protect you. You'll see.
Mist: No... Brother... Ike... No...
Ike: Mist?
Mist: I won't allow it... I can't lose you. Don't you see? If you go, then I'll
be all alone... I won't allow it.
Ike: I'm not going anywhere. I promise you, Mist...
Titania: Commander... Greil... Why is this happening? Why is any of it
happening? Why now? First, Crimea... And now you...
Soren: ...
Ike...
Titania: Oh, Ike! Where's Mist?
Ike: She's resting in her room. Rhys and Rolf are with her.
Titania: That's good... She needs to sleep. She's been through too much. We all
have... You should rest too, Ike.
Ike: I'll be all right. Grief won't bring my father back to life. I know I've
been a burden on the both of you. Titania, Soren, I just need to thank you both
for staying here with me.
Soren: Not at all...
Titania: There's no need. Don't trouble yourself.
Ike: So...where is everyone?
Titania: Ike, to tell the truth...
Ike: Yes?
Oscar: Boyd and I are back.
Titania: How did it go?
Boyd: I can't believe it! They just left, and they didn't take one look back!
Heartless scum! I'll never forgive them!
Ike: Boyd? What's going on?
Boyd: Ike! Are you all right?
Ike: I'm fine. Tell me what's happened. Start talking.
Boyd: Well, uh, it's.... What I mean to say is... Uh...
Soren: Shinon and Gatrie have left us.
Boyd: Soren!
Soren: What? There's nothing to hide, is there?
Ike: They left? Both of them? Why did they-- Oh, I see. They left because of
me, didn't they?
Titania: Ike...
Boyd: Titania told us you were going to be the new commander. Shinon just about
exploded... He and Gatrie left not long ago.
Oscar: We went after them. We tried to talk things out, but it was a waste of
time.
Soren: We all knew that Ike was going to inherit command of the company, didn't
we? It just happened sooner than we wanted. It was Greil's decision. If some of
us aren't satisfied with that, there's no reason we should stop them from
leaving. As far as losing fighting strength is concerned, we can solve that by
adding new members.
Boyd: How can you say that? After all the battles we've been through together,
how can you say that?
Titania: Forgive me, Ike. I wasn't able to stop any of this...
Ike: It's not your fault, Titania. They did what they felt they had to do. They
didn't want to lose their lives to an inexperienced commander.
Titania: Ike! Don't talk about yourself like that.
Ike: I'm not saying that to gain anyone's pity. It's the truth. But even so, I
have no intention of giving up command of this company.
Titania: Ike? Then what will you--
Ike: I'm going to follow my father's wishes. I'm going to assume command. If
everyone will accept me, that's what I'd like to do.
Titania: Of course!
Oscar: I'd already made up my mind. That's what I was going to do all along.
Boyd: What, so now you want me to start calling you Boss? Is that it? Well, I
can do that. Boss it is!
Rhys: I'm in, too.
Ike: Rhys!
Rhys: Mist's asleep. I know I missed most of the conversation, but I have a
good idea of what you've been discussing. Commander Ike... Yes, it does have a
nice ring to it.
Ike: What about you, Soren?
Soren: ...Ike. I'm not sure what help I could be to you. What place is there
for me in a mercenary company, anyway?
Ike: You are so weird... I've always depended on you, haven't I? I need your
tactical knowlege. I need your objectivity. You're not going to leave me, are
you, Soren?
Soren: Don't worry. I'll be here, watching over you.
Ike: Thank you. I know I'm not as experienced as most of you. I'm going to make
some mistakes, but I'll try not to let you down.
Titania: Well, you're going to have a lot to learn about being commander. I'm
glad you're serious, because it's a lot of work.
Ike: Tell me everything.
Titania: First, you'll need to understand company expenditures. Then we'll talk
about ensuring that everyone is properly outfitted. And we can't forget the
need to gather good intelligence. Oh, and you'll want to know everyone's
abilities and relationships.
Ike: Uh-huh...
Titania: So anyway--
Ike: Titania!
Titania: Yes?
Ike: I know I said tell me everything, but... This is too much. I can't keep
up. Maybe I shouldn't learn everything in one sitting. Can you show me the
ropes along the way? Is that all right?
Titania: Oh...yes, of course. Sorry. I got a bit carried away.
Ike: I'll take over for now. Why don't you get some rest/
Titania: I'm all right...
Ike: You worry too much. Get some rest. That's an order. I'll do my best to
manage.
Titania: Yes...Commander.
(Base)
Titania: Good morning, Ike. How are things going? Does everything look good?
Ike: Titania. Did you get enough rest?
Titania: Enough as could be expected, given everything that's been going on.
But now, we've got some business to deal with. First, we need some new
recruits. Oh, but our audience with King Gallia comes first. Any word from the
palace?
Ike: No, nothing yet. According to the laguz who brought our food, we should be
receiving word sometime soon, but...
Soren: Ike, I've got bad news! Look out the window!
Ike: That's not what I think, is it?
Rhys: If I'm not imagining things, that's a squad of Daein soldiers. Why do
they have to show up now?
Boyd: What gives? We're inside Gallia's borders, aren't we? They must be out of
their minds to pursue us this far!
Oscar: If they've come this far, I'm sure getting out of here alive was never
one of their priorities.
Ike: ...
Soren: We're in trouble. They have us completely surrounded. We cannot escape.
Titania: So many of them...and so few of us... It doesn't look good, does it?
Ike: Doesn't matter. We have to fight. Greil Mercenaries, ready yourselves!
Titania: Yes, sir!
Soren: I'll begin formulating a strategy immediately.
Mist: Ike! Brother!
Ike: Mist! I want you and Rolf to go in the back and hide!
Mist: But, Ike...
Ike: Just do it now! Everything will be fine, but I need you to do this, all
right?
Mist: Mm... All right. Be careful...
...
Ah! It's happening again... My medallion's glowing.
Mother... Father... If you can hear me, please watch over Ike. Please. Will you
protect him?
Ike: All right, everyone, are you ready? Greil Mercenaries, move out!
(Battle)
Mist: ...
Ike: So, uh... Are you two from the palace? Did the king of Gallia send you?
Mordecai: He did. I am Mordecai, warrior of Gallia. Your hair is blue. You are
Ike. Is this correct?
Ike: That's right--I'm Ike. You saved us back there. Thank you.
Mordecai: Ranulf told me Ike is not a bad stranger. Mordecai and Ike... We will
become friends.
Lethe: You don't know that. You don't know if we can trust him. It's too soon
to tell. He's a beorc. A human. You know all humans have two faces.
Mordecai: Lethe!
Ike: Beorc? What's that?
Lethe: That's what you are. We with the power are laguz. You soft, hairless
things with no power at all, you are called beorc.
Ike: What did you say?
Mordecai: Lethe! You are being bad. The king forbids this. We cannot fight with
beorc!
Lethe: Most beorc call us by hated names, look at us with eyes filled with
scorn. "Sub-human"? Hss! Is that how beorc treat their friends? Is that how
beorc treat their allies?
Ike: You're right... Some of us use that name far too readily. I guess if we
had thought about it, we'd have realized it's not a polite term, but we didn't
know you by any other name. I'm sorry.
Lethe: You knew no other name for us? Are we really so little to you, human?
You, who forced nto slavery? How easily you forget. But we laguz! We remember.
We remember how we have suffered at your hands. The king can say whatever he
likes, I will not trust you. I warn you now...never speak to me in such a way!
Mordecai: Lethe...
Soren: What's your point? Did you come all this way to complain to us? Ha ha...
Typical sub-humans.
Lethe: Scum! Those who use that name are enemies of Gallia!
Mordecai: Grrr, grraa, sub-human... Enemy... He is enemy...
Soren: You think you're humans? The only thing human about you is your conceit!
You filthy, hairy sub-human!
Mordecai: Graaaaoooooooow!
Lethe: Mordecai! Kill him!!
Soren: ...
Ike!
Ike: Ow...
Lethe: What?
Mordecai: I...Ike...
...Ike, I'm sorry... I have hurt you... I did not intend to hurt you.
Ike: Mordecai, this injury is nothing. I'm fine.
Soren: You're nothing but a beast.
Ike: Soren! Stand down!
Why did you stop me? He hurt you! He could have kill you! We can't let him get
away--
Ike: If you hadn't provoked him, none of this would have happened. Right?
Soren: But-- I only... I'm sorry...
Ike: Mordecai, Lethe, I apologize on behalf of my company. Please forgive
Soren. It's a poor excuse, but we recently lost...some companioins. We're
tired, and we're not thinking clearly.
Mordecai: Ike forgave Mordecai. So now I forgive Soren. No one need be angry.
Lethe: I apologize as well. My behavior has been unkind. I forgot our mission,
and I have blundered terribly.
Ike: Mission?
Lethe: The king wants to see you. We are here to guide you to the royal palace.
===
[M09] Chapter 9 [M09]
Soren: Good morning, Ike. May I have a moment of your time?
Ike: What is it? I'm listening.
Soren: Our expenses, our ability to fight... The current status of our
troops... These are all things you must know.
Ike: I see. Having a grasp of that is part of the commander's job, too, right?
Understood. Let me hear it.
Soren: Very well.
...That's it.
Ike: I think I've got most of it.
Soren: I'll give you a report before each battle. I hope that it helps.
Ike: I'm sure it will. Thank you. I'm relying on you to for all the details.
Keep up the good work.
Soren: Thank you, Commander. I will do my best. But if I have your leave, I
must be going.
(Base)
Titania: This place brings back memories. It hasn't changed in the slightest.
Ike: Titania, have you been to Gallia before?
Titania: A long time ago... When I was still a knight of Crimea. I volunteered
for a military officer exchange program and spent some time studying at
Gallia's royal palace.
Ike: I get it now... That's why you weren't surprised when we saw the laguz.
Titania: That's right. Ah, I've missed the sea. When the setting sun strikes
the water, it's almost as though the horizon itself is on fire.
Ike: Hmm. Now that I think about it, my father knew where that old castle
was... He sure acted like someone who'd been to Gallia before. Was he here with
you?
Titania: Mm-hm. And we weren't the only ones. You've been here, too, Ike.
Ike: What?
Unknown: Ike!
Titania: It's Mordecai. You'd better answer him.
Ike: Yeah, but...
Titania: We can finish our talk later, after we've reached the castle.
Ike: Well, that was cryptic.
What is it, Mordecai?
Mordecai: Do you tire? Should we rest here?
Ike: No, I think we're all right.
Mordecai: Good.
Lethe: Beorc are such a weak species. A distance like this is nothing. Any
laguz worth his claws could cross it in a single bound.
Mordecai: Lethe!
Lethe: Hmph! It is the truth!
Mordecai: If you persist in this way, you will shame the king. You sound like a
fool.
Lethe: Hsss! You are my subordinate! Never speak to me in such a way!
Mordecai: What's wrong is wrong. You are a fierce warrior, Lethe, but when it
comes to the beorc, you are far too stubborn.
Lethe: What did you say?!
Ike: Come on now, both of you... Let's calm down.
Lethe: ...Mordecai?
Mordecai: ...Wait...
Ike: What is it?
Mordecai: That smell on the wind... It's iron. It is the smell of weapons. The
smell of beorc. Heavily armored. Well armed.
Ike: Are you sure?
Soldier: General Kotaff! The Crimean mercenaries have entered our area of
operations!
Kotaff: Ha! They're trapped! Call every last man. Ready for battle! We stop the
enemy here!
Soren: Black armor... They're Daein men, all right.
Ike: You're saying that some of the invasion force is still around?
Lethe: Daein worms... They strut about the Gallian forests as though they own
them. I won't stand for it!
Mordecai: Grr... The castle to the south. Many beorc are inside. They carry
iron weapons. I smell them.
Ike: Not good... Titania! Gather everyone together!
Titania: Ha! Understood!
Lethe: What now?
Ike: What do you mean?
Lethe: If you hope to crush the worms, you'd do well to capture the ruins in
the south. Since you probably want to flee, there is an escape route...
Ike: We're going to fight.
Lethe: Oh?
Ike: There are times when running has its advantages, but I don't think we'll
lose here.
Lethe: ...I see.
Mordecai: I will also fight.
Ike: Good. We could use the help.
Titania: Ike! Everyone's here!
Ike: All right, let's go!
I want you two to take Mist and Rolf and retreat to the rear.
Muston: Of course.
Jorge: We're counting on you. Be careful!
Ike: Everyone who can fight, grab a weapon! Greil Mercenaries... Move out!
(Battle)
Ike: We defeated their commander, but we still don't know what they were after.
Titania: It seems unlikely that they were merely pursuing Princess Elincia. I
wonder if Daein is planning to invade Gallia. Perhaps Crimea was only a stone
on which to whet their blades.
Soren: No matter the motive, the fact remains that Daein crossed the border.
Under such circumstances, hostilities between Daein and Gallia could break out
at any time.
Ike: So, it's war... Again.
Titania: If war erupts between the beorc and laguz, it's only a matter of time
before other nations become involved. Could Daein truly mean to set the land
aflame in a blaze of war? If that happens, many of our citizens will be
sacrificed on the altar of their ambition.
Soren: We, too, need to choose which way to move, whose side to take...
Titania: Whose side? We shall never support Daein! Unthinkable!
Soren: Captain Titania, we are human. Would you truly have us side with sub--
with laguz against other humans? THAT is unthinkable.
Ike: Beorc and laguz...
Lethe: Are you going to sit here and argue about a war that hasn't started? You
beorc are all so timid! It's pathetic.
Mordecai: Lethe! You must not say such things.
Ike: Mordecai? Lethe? What do you think? Will it come to war?
Lethe: Our claws are sharp. If Daein invades Gallia, we are ready for battle.
If our king wills it, war will come.
Mordecai: I like it not... War brings pain. Sorrow.
Ike: This is troubling...
Lethe: Enough. We have lost much time. Let us make for the palace. We must
reach tonight's camp before the sun sets.
Ike: Is the palace still far?
Lethe: On your skinny beorc legs, it is very far. But we will do as we can.
Elincia: My lord Ike! Everyone!
Ike: Princess Elincia.
Elincia: I heard about...Commander Greil. I... I don't know what to say.
Ike: Don't worry. We're all right. We're getting by...somehow.
Elincia: ...Oh, Ike...
Soldier: The king has arrived.
Ike: Um... Hey there.
Caineghis: Thank you for coming to Gallia Palace. I am Caineghis, ruler of the
kingdom of Gallia.
Ike: These are the Greil Mercenaries. I am Ike, their commander.
Caineghis: You have been raised well, young pup. I didn't recognize you.
Ike: What?
Titania: When last you were here, you were still a small child.
Caineghis: Is that you, Titania? It's good to see you.
Titania: The pleasure is all mine, Your Majesty.
Ike: The two of you are friends? How... How does the king know me?
Caineghis: Mm. I have something I must tell you about your father, Greil...
Lethe. Mordecai. Leave us now. Prepare rooms, so our guests may have a place to
rest and heal their wounds.
Lethe: At once, my lord!
Elincia: Would it be best if I were to leave as well?
Caineghis: No, Princess. I would have you stay. And this one also will stay.
Giffca: ...
Caineghis: This is Giffca, my shadow. Pay him no more heed than you would the
air.
Ike: Understood. I would have Titania and Soren stay with me, as well.
Soren: Me?
Caineghis: So be it. Now then, where to begin?
Titania? How much did Greil tell his son?
Titania: Ike was raised with no knowledge of Gallia whatsoever, nor does he
recall ever having been here.
Caineghis: Is that so? Then it is best for me to tell him all that I know.
...Although that is not much.
Ike: That's all right. Whatever you can tell me would be much appreciated. I
want to know more of my father.
Caineghis: Hmm... You have good eyes. Honest and brave. I see your father in
them. Long ago, Greil...your father...worked as a mercenary for Gallia. We
forged a strong bond, he and I. To speak truly, I still do not trust the beorc.
But your father was different. Princess Elincia's father, King Ramon, and his
brother, Lord Renning, are also of a different kind. All are...or were...
exceptional men. Men in whom one could put his trust.
Oh ho! Titania! You are an exception as well! Among beorc females, you are
unique.
Titania: You are most gracious, Your Majesty.
Ike: My father was a mercenary for Gallia...?
Caineghis: Correct. And you and your sister? You were both born here in Gallia.
You stayed only for a short time, but part of your childhood was spent within
these borders.
Ike: Mist and I were born here? Is that so? I don't remember any of this at
all.
Caineghis: I feel your parents were carrying a dark secret. Someone was hunting
them, I'm sure of it. Once, over ten years ago...and after your mother had been
slain... Your father chose to leave Gallia. Before he left, I went to him and
asked him to share his tale. I asked him, "Why are you being chased? Is there
anything I can do to help?" But I was unable to loosen his tongue. And then I
heard he had returned to Gallia, and I thought I had another chance to hear his
tale. His fate was black indeed. If I had been faster, if I had hastened my
steps, perhaps things would be different.
Ike: Wait! NowI understand. The voice I heard... That was you, wasn't it?
Caineghis: His wound was fatal. I could do nothing. I thought it best not to
interfere in his final moments, so I remained hidden. Tell me, Ike... At his
last, did he confess anything to you? The identity of the Black Knight... Did
he reveal it?
Ike: The Black Knight? No. I don't know who he was. My father entrusted me with
his command, told me to trust King Caineghis and live peacefully in Gallia. He
said to forget everything else.
Caineghis: Is that so? Well then, let me do as I can. If any of your
mercenaries desire to live here, I will so arrange it. I will vouchsafe them
homes and land.
Ike: Your kindness is truly appreciated. But, speaking for myself, I couldn't
live here in peace. Not now. I will avenge my father. I cannot so quickly
forget the past... Or the Black Knight.
Titania: But, Ike! That's not...
Ike: I know. I'm not... I'm not strong enough. An opponent who could defeat my
father is well beyond my reach... But that's why I've devoted myself to growing
stronger. I will lead my father's mercenaries and prepare for the day when my
chance for revenge arrives.
Caineghis: A prudent course of action. You look as one who would be more
impulsive, but you are Greil's son after all.
Titania: Ha! You've matured, Ike. It seems like yesterday that you were merely
a child.
Ike: Titania...
Caineghis: And now, I would ask a boon of you. The strength of your mercenary
band, Ike, would you lend it to Princess Elincia?
Ike: Are you serious?
Elincia: King Caineghis!
Caineghis: Gallia and Crimea are allied nations, that cannot be denied.
However, this alliance in reality binds only the royal families. It is not
respected by our citizenry.
Titania: The people of Gallia are seldom seen in Crimea, are they? Even though
our nations are friends, the people of Crimea have little real understanding of
the laguz. Many of our people still use that undignified name, "sub-human,"
when they speak of the laguz...
Elincia: ...My father's heart was filled with shame and sorrow over what you
describe. More than any king in our history, he wanted to deepen relations
between our people, and then...
Caineghis: Perhaps that is why Daein targeted him. Their hatred of the laguz is
well-known.
Ike: Could it be...?
Caineghis: In my heart of hearts, I would like to take guardianship of Princess
Elincia and assist in the rebuilding of Crimea. However, anti-beorc sentiment
is running high here in Gallia. If we were to offer safe harbor to Elincia, I
feel many of our elder statesmen would protest. They would say that we are
giving Daein an ideal excuse to attack.
Ike: Which means Gallia can't offer Princess Elincia any relief at all... Is
that it?
Caineghis: Unfortunately, it is true.
Elincia: My lord Ike, King Caineghis has advised me to turn to the Begnion
Theocracy for aid in Crimea's restoration. He says we should make of Begnion a
formal request and gain the support of their shields.
Titania: Passage to Begnion will require several months at sea. An escort will
be necessary...
Ike: As you know, we lack the numbers to serve as a complete mercenary army.
So, if the princess were willing to hire us an escort, it would be an offer
beyond our expectations.
Titania! Soren! I think we should accept the king's offer. What do you say?
Titania: It's what you want, right, Commander? Well then, it's our job to
follow you.
Soren: However you wish to proceed is fine. I will do all in my power to ensure
that our road leads to success.
Ike: Understood. As of now, the Greil Mercenaries shall assume the honor of
serving as escort to the princess of Crimea. Princess Elincia, our journey
together will undoubtedly be a long one. May we serve you well.
Elincia: Oh, thank you very much! I only pray that I, in turn, may be worthy of
your service!
===
[M10] Chapter 10 [M10]
Ranulf: Hey, Ike! I heard you're leaving. Going to Begnion, eh?
Ike: Hello, Ranulf. I was hoping I'd see you. I'd wanted to thank you for
everything you've done. I'm glad to have the chance before I leave.
Ranulf: Well, aren't you the dutiful one! Hey, that reminds me...you were born
here in Gallia, right? I knew there was something odd about you. You're awfully
friendly for a beorc, you know! Oh, you might not know, bu ta beorc is what--
Ike: I know what it means. It's what you call us humans, right?
Ranulf: Oh, knew that, did you? Well then, let me tell you something else. When
we use the word "human," we mean it much the way you beorc do when you call us
"sub-human."
Ike: Really? It's an insult to be called human? I'm glad you told me. I would
never have guessed.
Ranulf: I should warn you, if you run across any laguz who call you that, be
careful. They are no friend of yours.
Ike: Got it. Thanks. I won't forget.
Ranulf: But I've digressed long enough. Let me explain why I'm here.
Ike: Huh?
Ranulf: Princess Elincia, may I have a moment of your time?
Elincia: Y-yes. Of course.
Ranulf: The king asked that I give you this. Please, accept it as a gift.
Elincia: What? May I ask--
Ranulf: Within that leather pouch is twenty thousand gold pieces. Beorc
currency, of course.
Elincia: Oh... I truly appreciate this generous offer, but a gift of this
magnitude is something I cannot accept. King Caineghis has done so much more
than necessary already...
Ranulf: The king is ashamed that he cannot, at this time, provide any personal
support. Please. Will you accept his apology and acknowledge his desire to aid
you?
Elincia: But...
Ranulf: No? Well then, let's try this...
Elincia: Yes?
Ranulf: You accept the king's gift. Then, as payment for conducting you safely
to Gallia, you hand it over to Ike...
Elincia: Um...
Ike: Come on, Ranulf. You can't expect her to accept this. And it's an
outrageous fee, no matter how you look at it.
Ranulf: Twenty thousand gold for the life of a princess? Perfectly reasonable.
In fact, it almost borders on insulting! Consider how you have suffered, the
lives you have lost... Ten, no, a hundred times this amount would not be
unreasonable.
Ike: ...
Elincia: I... I have reconsidered. I will accept the king's kindness. In turn,
I will present it to my lord Ike... You will accept it, will you not?
Ike: I...I will. Thank you.
Elincia: No, my lord Ike. It is I who must thank you.
Ranulf: Well, now that that's settled, let's move on. Unfortunately, we do not
have any ships here in Gallia. If you are to find a ship that will take you to
Begnion, you must return to occupied Crimea.
Ike: If there's no other way, then we'll just have to risk it.
Ranulf: No matter how cautiously you proceed, you're certain to run into Daein
forces. Keep that in mind.
Ike: I understand. It's too bad we're so short on soldiers... Still, there's
not much we can do about that now. However, I will review our supplies
carefully before we depart.
Ranulf: In regard to your personnel problems, the king has decided to lend you
what aid he can. Lethe! Mordecai!
Mordecai: I will join you.
Ike: Mordecai! And Lethe? Both of you? Are you sure?
Lethe: None of the others could stand the idea of traveling with humans. I
myself tremble with loathing at the idea of going to Begnion, but... When the
king gives an order, obedience is the only option.
Ike: THat may be, but having witnessed the combat prowess of the Gallians for
myself, I know how fortunate we are.
Mordecai: We will not fail you.
Lethe: Hsss! I've no intention of becoming friends! Do not forget that... And
stay out of my way!
Ranulf: Ha ha! You must forgive Lethe. Her tongue cuts as deep as her claws do.
I will return once I've reported to the king. While I'm gone, please finish
your preparations for departure.
Ike: Very well.
(Base)
After his father's death places the mantle of leadership on his young
shoulders, Ike agrees to continue as Elincia's escort. The company heads now
for the Begnion Empire, the oldest and largest nation on the continent of
Tellius. As Crimea is a former fiefdom of Begnion, the princess turns to them
for succor, much as a scared child returns to a parent. Many in Tellius believe
that without Begnion's might and influence, Crimea's reconstruction will be
nigh impossible. However, Begnion and Gallia have no diplomatic ties and are
further separated by an impassable mountain range. So the company is forced to
return to Crimea, where they hope to locate a ship to carry them to Begnion.
Accompanied by Ranulf, the warrior who has volunteered to guide them, the
company leaves Castle Gallia behind. With heavy hearts and wounded spirits,
they begin the long march back to Crimea.
Ranulf: Hey, Ike! Hold up a moment. You know, I was thinking... Since this
castle is on the way, we should probably stop by.
Ike: Um...really? Why? Is there something special about this place?
Ranulf: Why yes! There is! This is Canteus Castle! Daein seized it early on in
the war. Now, it serves as a camp for prisoners. I've heard there are a number
of Crimean retainers being held captive in the dungeon beneath the castle.
Elincia: What?! Are you certain?
Ranulf: Princess, I'm hurt! Of course my information is reliable.
Titania: If we can rescue some Crimean soldiers they might decide to join us.
That would be quite a boon, would it not?
Ike: Yes, it would. I think it's worth the risk.
Ranulf: The question now is how do you open these cells and free the prisoners?
Ike: The cells are certain to be locked, so in order to open them--
Soren: Logic would dictate that the keys will be in the possession of the
jailer. We've no choice but to steal them. If we're lucky, the guards will have
keys as well... In either case, we must move with caution. We don't want to
trade blows with the entire castle garrison.
Ike: Which means we stay close to the walls and avoid being seen or heard,
right? All right, then. Our first priority is to get our hands on the cell
keys...
Ranulf: Hey! You there!
Volke: I have business with Sir Greil. Where is he?
Soren: You're sorely lacking in social etiquette, aren't you? State your
business.
Volke: I'll speak with Sir Greil and Sir Greil alone. Now take me to him.
Titania: What you ask is impossible. Commander Greil is dead.
Volke: Well. That is a problem.
Titania: Just who are you, anyway?
Volke: Call me Volke. Sir Greil hired me. I'm in...intelligence.
Ike: My father hired you?
Volke: You are Sir Greil's son, correct? You'll do. Sir Greil hired me to
investigate something. You pay my price, and I'll give you my report. Deal?
Ike: How much?
Volke: Fifty thousand.
Ike: That's a bit steep.
Volke: And worth every penny.
Ike: I don't have that much... Give me some time.
Volke: So, you're willing to pay?
Ike: My father hired you. He must have had a good reason.
Titania: Are you sure, Commander? We have no way of knowing if it's the truth.
Ike: We'll know when we see the contents of that report. Until then, let's have
him travel with us.
Volke: So that's your plan, eh? Listen, you get the report when I get paid, and
I'm not waiting around until then. I'll keep my information for the time being.
Call me when you've got the gold. Stop into any tavern along your way. Tell the
barkeep you've need of a fireman. You'll see me within an hour.
Soren: Hold a moment! Intelligence... You said you were in intelligence, right?
Is information the only thing you sell?
Volke: Come out with it. What are you asking?
Soren: Locks. Can you open locks?
Volke: Sure. Fifty gold per lock.
Ike: You're going to have him open the cell doors?
Titania: Is that wise? We've only just met him. There's no telling if we can
trust him.
Ike: ...
(Hire Volke)
Ike: Volke, will you help us break into these cells?
Volke: As long as I get paid, I've got no complaint.
Ike: Titania? Objections?
Titania: I told you before, didn't I? You're the commander. If you decide on a
course of action, I will but follow.
Ranulf: Righto! I'm off. Good luck and all that.
Ike: What? Wait! You're not going to help us here?
Ranulf: Much as I would like to, I have a job to do. I will rejoin you when I'm
finished.
Ike: Hmm... I see. Well, good luck to you then.
Ranulf: Yes, and to you as well!
(Battle)
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[IBC] 5 i n - b a t t l e * c o n v e r s a t i o n [IBC]
in-battle conversation
/?\ Here, listed by chapter, are in-battle conversations held with the Talk
command and tidbits held when certain units are attacked or defeated. However,
goodness knows I can't possibly get all of them (though I'm trying to), so if
you have anything you can add, please email me at mad_as_sin13@yahoo.com, and
I will add it and credit you! ^^ /?\
===
[B00] Prologue: Mercenaries [B00]
-Ike vs. Boyd
Mist: You can do it! Boyd's got nothing! Take him out!
Boyd: "Nothing"!? I don't have nothing. I mean, I have-- I mean...
-At the beginning of Boyd's first turn
Boyd: Ha ha! I'm not done yet. We're just getting started.
-Boyd's defeat
Boyd: That--that wasn't too bad.
Mist: Boyd, you're such a loser.
Boyd: Shut your trap!
Greil: Good work, Boyd. That's enough.
Boyd: Oh, all right!
Greil: Your swordsmanship was decent, Ike. Don't forget how it felt. It won't
always be this easy.
Ike: I know.
Greil: Now that you're done warming up, it's time for you to face me again.
Ike: I was hoping you'd say that.
Greil: But first... Mist!
Mist: Right here!
Here you go, Ike! It's a vulnerary. I'd recommend using it now, before you
fight Father. Last time, he knocked you silly.
-At the beginning of Greil's first turn
Greil: Always take time to heal your wounds in a battle--even small ones.
By the time you think you're in trouble, it's probably too late... Don't get
into that situation.
-Ike vs. Greil
Greil: Give it your all!
-After Ike vs. Greil
Greil: Come on, boy! You going to give me a challenge this time around?
Ike: ...
-At the beginning of Greil's second turn
Greil: Get ready, Ike--here I come!
-Greil's defeat
Greil: Ungh...
====
[B01] Chapter 1 [B01]
-Beginning of first enemy phase
Zawana: What's going on out there? Is that some sort of army?
Pah. A bunch of mercenaries looking for their next meal. The villagers must've
hired 'em.
Listen up, lads! Hurt 'em, and hurt 'em bad!
We let this bunch live, and we'll have hordes of hired swords hounding us the
rest of our days!
Bandit: It's those fool villagers...
They think they can buy a bunch of sellswords to chase us away. It ain't gonna
work out how they wanted.
All they get for their trouble is a bunch of ruined houses. Tear 'em down,
boys! That'll teach 'em!
-Beginning of second enemy phase
Bandit: My work her is done. This house is totalled!
Time to move on to bigger things. Now, I smash me some mercenaries!
-Oscar vs. Zawana
Zawana: You looking for something, fool?
You looking for a fight?
Heh heh... You came to the right place. I'll give you a tussle!
-Ike vs. Zawana
Hey, you're nothing but a boy. Well, every brat needs a beating now and then.
Are you ready for it?
Ike: Not today.
If you want to run away, now's your chance.
Zawana: Heh heh heh. Imagine that, you sassing me. Don't that beat all?
-Defeating Zawana
Zawana: Urhg!
I...I'm meant for better than this...
I don't want to die here...
===
[B02] Chapter 2 [B02]
-After the end of the first player phase
Rolf: Oh...sniff...
Mist: Keep your chin up, Rolf! Boys aren't supposed to cry!
Rolf: But...I'm so scared...
Aren't you even a bit scared, Mist?
Mist: Of course I am, but... Listen, we'll be fine! My brother will definitely
come to rescue us.
Rolf: Mm...yeah. You're right! And I'm sure my brothers will be right there
with him.
Mist: I'm sure they will, too! So no more crying! Got it?
-After the end of the second enemy phase
Titania: I'm sure I told them to wait for me... I should have known they'd
disobey orders. They have no discipline...
As deupy commander of the Greil Mercenaries, I cannot allow any more of our
people to be harmed.
-Talk: Ike and Titania
Ike: Titania! I, uh... I'm sorry. I ran off on my own without...
Titania: We'll talk about it later. For the time being, keep your mind on the
battle, Ike.
Ike: Right!
-Ike vs. Ikanau
Ike: Will you let the two of them go now?
Ikanau: Sure, you can have 'em both. If you can beat me, that is!
-Oscar vs. Ikanau
Ikanau: Graaw! We won't lose, not to the likes of you!
-Ikanau's defeat
Ikanau: This... This can't be... I don't deserve to lose to sellswords like
you...
===
[B03] Chapter 3 [B03]
-At the end of the --- player phase
Marcia: Hey! You! Boat monkey! You tricked me, didn't you?
Havetti: Tricked ye? What a vile and nasty thing that is to be sayin'. Don't ye
agree, matey?
Pirate: Yar, that I do! There be nothing but honest pirates aboard this ship,
missy.
Marcia: You said you knew the whereabouts of my older brother. That's why I
came all the way to your ship.
Havetti: Aye, and we do know! He was on board for a while, and then... Do ye
recall where he went, matey?
Pirate: Yar, that I do. He was a penniless oaf, so we tossed his worthless
carcass into the rolling waves. Yar har ho!
Marcia: My... My brother? That's horrid!
Pirate: Horrid? Did ye say horrid? Yer scurvy brother was the horrid one! He
lost a game o' chance, he did. If ye lose, ye must pay... And the scallywag
tried to cheat me! By Shanty Pete he did!
Havetti: Arr, calm yerself, me hearty!
Pirate: Yar! ...Yar? ...Yar.
Havetti: After all, his darling sister's come to pay us a visit. What say ye
work off yer brother's debt?
Marcia: What say I run you through my lance and call it a day?!
Pirate: Yo ho har! It matters not that ye be a pegasus knight, lassie.
Havetti: A wee minnow like yerself is no match for us sea dogs! Prepare
yourself, ye flying wench!
Marcia: Pfff! I'm not afraid of you, clambake! If your axe is as dull as your
wit, this will be over in no time!
-Talk with Marcia
Marcia: Oh, crackers! There's too many of them. I don't want to die here...
Brother...this might be the end!
Ike: Hey! Are you all right?
Marcia: ...So cold... So... Huh?
Ike: Don't give up!
Marcia: Wh-who are you?
Ike: I'm a mercenary. The villagers hired us to get rid of these pirates.
Marcia: Are you... Are you going to help me?
Ike: Of course. Let me and my companions take it from here. You can escape
while the pirates are distracted.
Marcia: Oh, hey, that would be fantastic! Thanks so much! I don't know what to
say.
Ike: You don't have to say anything. It's all in a day's work.
Marcia: Pshaw! You're helping me out! I should show my gratitude somehow.
Ike: That's...nice, but I can't think of anything off the top of my head. Just
get yourself somewhere safe, please.
Marcia: Well then...I'll come talk to you about repaying my debt later. What's
your name, handsome?
Ike: Um... I'm Ike. I'm with the Greil Mercenaries.
Marcia: Ike! Got it! And I am Marcia, a pegasus knight of Begnion. Don't forget
me! All right, I'll be seeing you later!
-Havetti vs. Titania
Havetti: Yahar har harrr! Yer bustin' me gut, ye rudderless fool! Do ya truly
think ye can face me mighty axe and live?
-Havetti vs. Ike
Ike: Give back what you've stolen from the good folk here and set sail.
Havetti: Yahar har harrr! Now I know yer tetched in the head, lassie!
We show 'em our axes an' say "Arrrr," and the gold and grub come rainin' down.
We'll not be givin' this up!
Ike: I see... Looks like we'll have to rely on force of arms, then.
-Havetti's defeat
Havetti: Yaaaarr...arrr... Help me...
===
[B04] Chapter 4 [B04]
-Maijin vs. Rhys
Maijin: Grrr! Blasted mercenaries. They're better than I expected. Even so,
they'll not prove a match for Daein's finest!
-Maijin vs. Ike
Maijin: Bah! You're nothing more than a bunch of ragtag sellswords. Who are you
to oppose Daein!?
You are so terribly ignorant of your position in this world.
Ike: You refused to listen to us, and then you attacked without provocation! Is
this the way of the Daein army?
Maijin: You're a cheeky little monkey, aren't you? Once you're dead, you'll
regret sassing me!
-Maijin vs. Soren
Maijin: A mage, eh? I'll have to keep my guard up around you, no matter how
young you look.
Soren: You forced this combat. We cannot allow you to return home. Are you
ready to die?
-Maijin's defeat
Maijin: Gwaa haa... Wretched curs... You will regret your decision to oppose
Daein...
===
[B05] Chapter 5 [B05]
-At the end of the sixth enemy phase
Dakova: Grr... How've they lasted this long? Just who are these mercenaries?
Knowing your enemy's strength is vital to any strategy...
Soldiers! Retreat! We fall back for now!
===
[B06] Chapter 6 [B06]
-At the end of the turn in which you emerge from the thickets
Emil: We've spotted the mercenaries! You there! Inform General Petrine at once!
Request that she gather the troops!
Soldier: Yes, sir!
-Once you get closer to Emil
Emil: What's this? They're not bad! Let's go, men! Hit those mercenary scum
with everything you have!
-Emil vs. Ike
Emil: I will not allow you to take one step more!
Ike: Then I've no choice but to cut you down and walk over you!
-Emil vs. Soren/Oscar
Emil: Try me! I'll not let even a single soldier get past!
-Emil's defeat
Emil: Oooh... My life ends here... But...though you flee to Gallia...you
will...fall to Daein...
===
[B07] Chapter 7 [B07]
-After the end of the first player phase
Mia: Uh-oh. Daein soldiers here, too. Now, where's that exit... Hm? What's that
sound? Someone...fighting?
-Talk: Ike and Mia
Mia: Your name wouldn't happen to be Ike, would it?
Ike: It is, but...who are you?
Mia: I'm Mia. I'm a mercenary, hired by Crimea to bolster the army's numbers.
Ike: An army mercenary, huh? So, uh, what are you doing here?
Mia: I got careless and was captured. They were about to send me to a prison
camp when Greil saved me.
Ike: You've seen my father? Where?
Mia: Just a little bit north of here. Not too far away, though.
Ike: Really? So he's safe...
Mia: Tell me, who exactly are you guys?
Ike: We're the Greil Mercenaries. As you can see, we're fighting against Daein.
Mia: Huh... You're taking on a whole Daein battalion with these numbers? Nice.
That settles it then!
Ike: Settles what?
Mia: This battle. I'm coming in on your side. You don't mind, do you?
Ike: It's fine with me, but... I don't know if you'll get paid just because I
let you fight.
Mia: We'll worry about the details later! Great, so that's all taken care of.
What next, boss man?
-At the end of ??? enemy phase (I am not sure what number turn this is. If you
know, please tell me!)
Petrine: Ha ha ha... Found you at last. You provided more entertainment than I
thought you would.
Ike: Who are you?
Petrine: Me? I am General Petrine, and my arrival marks your doom. Lament your
fortune, dear children, for all hope is lost. You will not leave this place
alive.
Soren: Petrine... Of the Four Riders?
Ike: Do you know her, Soren?
Soren: She may be one of the four generals who are King Daein's most trusted
confidants. She is said to wield a flame lance of terrible arcane might.
Petrine: Ha ha ha... You've heard of me? Why, I'm flattered. I'll try to make
this easy on all of you. Give me the princess, and do it now. If I roast the
girl along with you curs, I won't be able to present her head to His Majesty.
Ike: Sorry to tell you this, but the princess isn't here. She's been in Gallia
for quite some time now.
Petrine: What...nonsense is that? Do you expect me to believe you? There's no
way mercenary scum like you could get past my troops!
Unknown: They say that blind arrogance sows the field of its own destruction.
Something tells me they were talking about you.
Petrine: Who--?
Ike: Father!
Greil: What're you doing back here, you dumb pup?
Ike: We got the princess safely into Gallia. When you didn't rejoin usm, we
decided to look for you. The mission wouldn't be complete until you returned.
Greil: ...What am I to do with you? Still, you did well. Good work, Ike.
Petrine: Ha! Ignoring me you've got more guys than common sense. So you're the
commander, eh? And I was waiting for some great hero. You're just another
sellsword.
Greil: Am I?
Petrine: Ha ha. You know, I think I'll keep you! His Majesty, well... Let's
just say he enjoys strong men. Yes, I do think you'll make a grand souvenir.
You don't have to come along quietly, but I must have you alive. Dead men have
no value, after all.
Greil: So the rumors of Mad King Ashnard's twisted games are true, are they?
Gatrie: Shinon... What are these "twisted games" the boss is talking about?
Shinon: There's rumor that King Daein gathers strong men from around the
continent and sets them to fight one another. Those who live, regardless of
their birth, are given influential positions. Don't know if it's true, though.
Gatrie: Oh... So that weird dame's got her eye on the boss now, does she?
Greil: Shinon! Gatrie! I'll distract the woman. You two grab Ike and the others
and get out of here!
Shinon: Got it!
Gatrie: But, Commander! We can't leave you here on your own!
Shinon: Idiot! That woman's no threat to the commander. All right? Come on!
Let's go!
Greil: Move it! We'll regroup in Gallia!
Petrine: You'll not escape me. Not you or your little friends. You're far too
tasty a treat to pass up.
Greil: You said your name was Petrine, is that right? Listen up. This place is
nowhere big enough. There's not enough room for a true contest between the two
of us. I'm going elsewhere. You coming?
Petrine: Do you actually think I'm going to fall for such a simple ruse?
Greil: You and I, we've got more power than the average person. We don't come
across a chance like this too often. I'd like to flex my muscles without any
distractions getting in the way. You?
Petrine: Ha ha... You really do know how to sweet talk a girl, don't you? All
right, I'm coming.
Greil: Over here.
Petrine: All right, men. I'm leaving you in charge here. Don't let even one of
these Crimean vermin escape! Understood? I want them exterminated by the time I
return.
Ike: We join up with Shinon, and we get out of here! Come on, don't fall
behind!
-Ike vs. Balmer
Ike: Whoa! So you're a mage, are you?
Balmer: I am, vermin, and I will see you burn to cinders!
-Gatrie vs. Balmer
Balmer: Hmph. You wretches... You're not worthy of General Petrine's attention.
I will roast your bones and present them to her as a trophy!
-Balmer's defeat
Balmer: Urgg... Ahh...
===
[B08] Chapter 8 [B08]
-Talk: Ike and Ilyana
Ilyana: ...
Ike: Huh? Who are you?
Ilyana: I...I...I'm a traveling mage. My name is Ilyana. This castle... Oh...
Ike: Hey, are you all right?
Ilyana: I'm sorry... This rain is so c-cold. I feel like I'm f-freezing...
Ike: You don't look too good. Are you sick? Do you need medicine?
Ilyana: You're awfully kind, aren't you?
Ike: You know, you don't look like any Daein soldier I've ever seen. Are you
really one of them, or have they press-ganged you into service?
Ilyana: I was traveling with some merchants, but we got separated. I came here
to escape this rain, but some soldiers in black found me. They thought I was a
Crimean refugee.
Ike: Oh?
Ilyana: I tried to tell them who I was, but they wouldn't believe me. They said
they would put me to the sword if I didn't help fight you. I'm...very sorry...
Ike: Don't apologize. You didn't have any choice. If it had been me, I'd have
done the same. But listen, I think I've seen the merchant convoy you were
traveling with in the castle! There was a weapons vendor named Muston, and I
think a woman named Aimee sold items...
Ilyana: That's them! Oh, that's incredible! Are they all unharmed? Where are
they?
Ike: They're fine, they're fine! In fact, we've all come to an agreement, and
they're traveling with us now. I don't see any reason we should go on fighting.
If you're with them, we can protect you both from Daein.
Ilyana: You're right! Yes, would you please allow me to join your company, too?
Ike: That sounds fine, Ilyana. This is a dangerous place. Go ahead and seek
safety within the castle. We'll hold off the enemy troops.
Ilyana: No... I'll fight, too.
Ike: But you're sick...
Ilyana: You'll need some help. This isn't the full force of Daein soldiers.
More of them are waiting in the forest. You need me.
Ike: ...Well, I wish you weren't right, but it sounds like we will need your
help.
Ilyana: I'm just glad to get away from those awful black-clad soldiers.
-Oscar vs. Kamura
Kamura: What? They still resist? Impossible! Fight, dogs! Focus! Focus and
press forward!
-At the end of the eighth enemy phase
Ike: Haa... There are...still more of them... Haa... Everyone, fall back to the
castle! Regroup! Regroup within the castle!
Haa...haa... Ah...
Blast! Not yet... Not yet... We will not fall!
Mist: Brother!
Ike: Mist? You're not supposed to be out here! I told you to stay--
Mist: I don't care!
Ike: Mist?
Mist: There's no way we can escape! This is it, isn't it? We're all going to
die here, aren't we?
Ike: Don't be foolish! No matter what happens, I'm making sure you and Rolf get
out of here alive! Once you're out of danger, you go straight to the palace and
stay with Princess Elincia.
Mist: No! I'm not going anywhere. I'm staying here with everyone! I'm staying
with you!
Ik