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Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Game script
By: Generic Officer
Part 4 Chapter 4: Revelations
Before battle (Oliver's Mansion)
Mist
This is great! I can't remember the last time we got to sleep indoors!
We can be thankful for the rain, I guess.
Ike
Yeah, the decorations are a little...overdone, but the beds will be
warm and dry. I'm glad I remembered this mansion was here.
Soren
Presumably we're the first people to set foot in here since Oliver was
posthumously found guilty of trading in heron slaves. I understand the
senate confiscated his lands and property immediately after the Mad
King's War ended.
Titania
Well, someone must be living here; the place is spotless. By law, there
shouldn't be anyone here. I wonder if someone is
squatting.
Rafiel
...
Nailah
Is something wrong, Rafiel?
Rafiel
I feel that we are being watched. I sense no malice... but there is
definitely some sort of presence. Perhaps the master of the
house?
Nailah
Hmm. I'll bet we find out soon.
Ike
The Disciples of Order are here!
Nailah
They just appeared in the outer building.
Ike
All right, let's get everyone mobilized.
Rafiel
General! Come quickly! Our friends are in trouble!
Ike
Friends?
If Rafiel is dead
Ike
The Disciples of Order!
Nailah
They just appeared in the outer building.
Titania
Shifty little fanatics, aren't they? I'll raise the alarm.
Ike
Hey! Isn't that--
Mist
It's Tormod! We haven't seen him since the Mad King's War!
Order Soldier
Extinguish them!
Tormod
Funny you should phrase it that way, you soon-to-be cinder!
Tormod
What the-- That should have worked better. Who are these guys?
Ike
Tormod, your backup's here! Just hold your position!
Tormod
Much appreciated! Don't worry. We're not going anywhere! Wait a
second...Ike? What happened to you, musclehead?
Muarim
It's definitely Sir Ike. But beorc growth always amazes me. It's like
looking at a different person.
Tormod
Between him and Sothe, I'm starting to feel a little inadequate! Well,
that settles it! I've still got a lot of growing to do, so I've got to
survive! I can't die like this!
Ike
All right, let's help these guys out. Get ready for battle!
Ike
They've got quite a few troops. Everyone, stay alert and watch each
other's backs!
After 1st turn
Hetzel
Oliver, Duke of Tanas, have a care The last time you faced these
enemies, you were defeated, humiliated, and your heron slave trade was
exposed. By the good graces of your fellow senators, you were saved
from death and hidden away here. Behind the backs of the apostle and
the prime minister, we have kept you safe. Do not fail us.
Oliver
I understand, Senator Hetzel. Rest assured, the savages who dare set
foot in my home a second time will be eradicated for the glory of our
goddess! Ugly creatures deserve nothing but an ugly death. You will not
regret the lovely mercy you've shown me!
(Hetzel rewarps out of the mansion)
If Vika and Muarim are dead
Tormod
I hope we're not too late. Late or not, though, I'm ready to go.
If Muarim is dead
Tormod
I hope we're not too late.
Vika
Late help is better than no help. Let's go.
If Tormod and Vika are dead
Muarim
Looks like I missed the good part, but there are still a few enemies
left for us.
If Tormod is dead
Muarim
Uh oh, we've arrived late.
Vika
Late help is better than no help. Let's go.
Oliver talks to Rafiel
Oliver
Ohhh...you are truly a banquet for the eyes as well as the spirit. I am
quite overcome!
Rafiel
Unhand me!
Oliver
But how is it that anyone could risk a precious treasure like you in
battle? What if something marred you?
Rafiel
What are you talking about?
Oliver
Don't worry, pretty bird; I'll save you. You need someone who can give
you loving protection. Someone...like me. I'll take you away from these
savages! I would never let them lay a single finger on you, my
precious! No, no... The jealous cretins mustn't ruffle a single
feather...I'll have to kill them! Come now, come to daddy!
Oliver talks to Ike
Ike
Hold on a second... Aren't these your men? Why are you fighting them?
Oliver
It's quite simple, really. A true guardian of beauty stands with those
who are beautiful. If your exquisite heron prince will not stay here in
my home, I must follow him. I have seen death; it holds no mystery for
me. Only my pursuit matters. Rest at ease, friends.
Ike
Look... Would you mind rejoining the enemy?
Ike talks to Tormod
Ike
Tormod, it's been a while.
Tormod
Holy, moly! You are absolutely huge! I feel puny next to you...
Ike
That's because you are puny. Magic clearly doesn't give you much muscle
tone.
Tormod
Oh... I suppose that's true. Still, it works pretty well for winning
battles.
Ike
Actually, Tormod...
Tormod
What?
Ike
Did you actually get smaller?
Tormod
Nah, you just can't see me properly because all of your blood gets
pumped to your muscles, away from your brain!
Ike
A little touchy, Tormod? Whatever. We have work to do.
Ike talks to Tormod and Muarim is dead
Ike
Tormod, it's been a while.
Tormod
Ike! We finally meet again. Good job finding this place, but what
brings you here?
Ike
I don't think we've got time to get into it. We'll talk after the
battle, OK? Hey, Tormod...
Tormod
Yeah?
Ike
Where's Muarim?
Tormod
He's not with me anymore...
Ike
Where did he go?
Tormod
Somewhere where I can't follow him... Oh, Muarim...sniff...
Ike
I'm sorry You all right?
Tormod
I'll be OK. I still have Vika, so my family isn't completely gone. But
sometimes I think about Muarim, and I get a little depressed. Anyway...
Whaddaya say we slash and burn these guys?
Ike
Right. Back to work.
Ike talks to Tormod and Muarim and Vika are dead
Ike
Tormod, it's been a while.
Tormod
Ike! We finally meet again. Good job finding this place, but what
brings you here?
Ike
I don't think we've got time to get into it. We'll talk after the
battle, OK? Hey, Tormod...
Tormod
Yeah?
Ike
Where's Muarim?
Tormod
He's not with me anymore...
Ike
Where did he go?
Tormod
Somewhere where I can't follow him... Oh, Muarim...sniff...
Ike
I'm sorry You all right?
Tormod
Yeah, I'm fine. I know that, if I get too depressed, Muarim would worry
about me. So I try to stay strong for him. Anyway... Whaddaya say we
slash and burn these guys?
Ike
Right.
Ike talks Muarim and Tormod is alive
Ike
Muarim, we've got your back here. Are you ready for these guys?
Muarim
Absolutely, Sir Ike. I'm glad to have the chance to fight with
you again.
Ike
The pleasure's mine, Muarim. You're a good man.
Muarim
Thank you.
Ike talks to Muarim and Tormod is dead
Ike
Muarim, we've got your back here. Where's Tormod? Isn't he with you?
Muarim
Actually, no... He's not.
Ike
What happened to Tormod?
Muarim
I...I couldn't protect him.
Ike
Oh, Muarim, I'm so sorry...
Muarim
I know that, if he were here now... He'd want to fight alongside you
once more. May I join you again, Ike?
Ike
I would be honored to have you back, Muarim. I have no doubt you'll
bring honor to his memory.
Muarim
Thank you, Ike. Tormod fights with me, in my heart.
Somebody attacks Oliver
Oliver
I have seen death's vistas and returned an even wiser, more exquisite
man! Take it in! Bask in the beauty!
Ike attacks Oliver
Ike
You! You're still alive?!
Oliver
The world simply could not bear to be without me. Your crude weapons
have no force against true magnificence! Blessed with such beauty, I
have no foes... only inferiors!
Ike
Glad to see you're still barely clinging to that last shred of sanity.
Just give it up, already.
Nailah attacks Oliver
Oliver
S-sub-human! A hideous sub-human is attacking me! Help! Someone help
me! I'm much too lovely for this!
Nailah
What a strangely shaped creature...Is this some rare subspecies of
beorc?
Volug attacks Oliver
Volug
Grrrrr!
Oliver
Ack! A sub-human! What a horrible monster, smacking his lips before
dining on my delicate body Someone, please help me! A man like me
doesn't deserve this!
Tormod attacks Oliver
Tormod
Hey, chunky! Apparently we didn't kill you enough last time! Time to
try again!
Oliver
Yawp! Dear me! What a frightening young child.
Tormod
I am NOT a child!
Muarim attacks Oliver
Oliver
Sub...sub...sub-human! Tiger! Tiger! Eyes burning bright! In my foyer
late at night! Oh, my poetic soul! I'm much too delicate for this!
Muarim
Oh boy...
Vika attacks Oliver
Oliver
Ho ho, what have we here? A fine little raven indeed! Please...Let me
see the length of those wings. I'll need to know, if I'm to take
proper...care of them.
Vika
You Begnion nobles...Can't you ever just say what you're thinking?
Danved attacks Oliver
Oliver
Oh, my-- Quite the...striking...face you have. I seem to remember you
from somewhere... Hmm...It's like my brain is in a fog. I can never
remember the ugly ones.
Danved
Danved is pretty striking. Don't worry, Danved will show you just how
striking he can be.
Oliver dies
Oliver
Still so many beautiful things that I don't own.
After battle
Ike
Well, another storm weathered. It's late. Everyone try to get some
sleep and be ready for tomorrow.
(Hetzel rewarps inside the mansion)
Hetzel
Wiped out... Not a man left standing. It must be the will of the
goddess.You! You are...
Hetzel
Rafiel? How-- You're still alive! I'm so glad you're
safe...
(Hetzel walks toward Rafiel only to be blocked by Ike and Nailah)
Rafiel
I have nothing to say to you.
Hetzel
So, you know, then. What we did was unforgivable... I was against it
from the beginning... I argued with the others time and again!... Ah,
what's the use... It doesn't matter what I say now. Rafiel... Despite
everything, I'm very happy to see that you're alive. But I beg of
you... Stay away from the capital. You must not anger the goddess!
Ike
I've seen that man before. He's a pretty influential senator, isn't he?
Rafiel
His name is Hetzel, duke of Asmin... I owe my life to him.
Nailah
Ike, I'm sorry, but can we talk later? Rafiel needs to rest.
Ike
Yes, of course.
Ike
So..Why are you guys here, anyway?
Tormod
You won't believe me, but it came to me in a dream, Ike.
Ike
A dream?
Tormod
Yeah. Shortly after that light turned everyone to stone, I had a really
strange dream. I don't remember it very well, but it was like there was
a voice in my head, whispering encouragement. When I woke up, I knew
what I had to do. I knew that everyone who hadn't been petrified was
heading to the Tower of Guidance, and from there we'd all be saved.
Muarim
I had the same dream. I thought this must be a divine revelation, so we
left the desert to make for the tower.
If Muarim is dead
Ike
So.. Why are you guys here, anyway?
Tormod
You won't believe me, but it came to me in a dream, Ike.
Ike
A dream?
Tormod
Yeah. Shortly after that light turned everyone to stone, I had a really
strange dream. I don't remember it very well, but it was like there was
a voice in my head, whispering encouragement. When I woke up, I knew
what I had to do. I knew that everyone who hadn't been petrified was
heading to the Tower of Guidance, and from there we'd all be saved.
Vika
It was an oracle from the heavens, I just know it...So, we followed the
vision out of the desert.
If Vika and Tormod are dead
Ike
So.. Why are you guys here, anyway?
Tormod
You won't believe me, but it came to me in a dream, Ike.
Ike
A dream?
Tormod
Yeah. Shortly after that light turned everyone to stone, I had a really
strange dream. I don't remember it very well, but it was like there was
a voice in my head, whispering encouragement. When I woke up, I knew
what I had to do. I knew that everyone who hadn't been petrified was
heading to the Tower of Guidance, and from there we'd all be
saved. I guess it was more revelation than dream...I really had
no choice, so I headed out from the desert for the tower.
Ike
Sounds like more of Yune's handiwork.
Nailah
Agreed. This is her way of gathering able bodies. I suppose a goddess
of chaos will do things her own way...
Tormod
Yune? Isn't that the dark goddess I keep hearing about? Should I even
be listening to her?
Ike
I can't really put it into words, but I can feel it inside. Listening
to her is the right thing to do. I guess it's a lot like the dream you
described.
Nailah
We laguz are pretty intuitive. I feel it in my blood that Yune is the
goddess of our ancestors.
Ike
All right. That makes it a little easier to come to grips with.
Ike
Are you feeling any better?
Rafiel
Yes, much. Sorry if I worried you. That was quite a shock.
Ike
No problem...Can we talk about it? I'd like to know about you and that
man...
Rafiel
Yes, Hetzel... It was some time ago now, a little while before the
Serenes Massacre...
Flashback
Rafiel
I was alone outside of the forest. There, I was found and captured by
beorc slave traders. The slavers sold me at auction, and the winner was
Lord Hetzel. I didn't know until later, but the bidding for me among
the senators was extremely competitive. Lord Hetzel actually spent much
of his fortune on my purchase.
Rafiel
After he took me home, I fell deathly ill, mostly just from
desperation.Lord Hetzel was deeply moved by my plight... He brought me
to a temple and spent many days nursing me back to health. I have no
doubt that he saved my life, but my wings never fully recovered. I
haven't been able to fly since. Lord Hetzel felt terrible... Do you
know what he told me? said, "Once you fully recover, you can
return to the forest."Members of the heron clan, we can look inside
people's hearts. I knew the truth of what Lord Hetzel said... He was
being absolutely honest. I knew I could trust him from that moment on.
Rafiel
Then The Serenes Massacre. I didn't need to be told. I would have felt
the suffering of that many of my brethren from anywhere in the world.
Lord Hetzel never said anything, but I knew that the senators had
murdered the apostle and blamed my clan. Because of the monstrous
ambition of a handful of evil men, my entire race was burned to ash.
Ike
Rafiel...
Rafiel
Late that night, I returned to the temple. Something happened to me
there... Some sort of force took hold of me... The next thing I knew...
I was lying in the sand. If Queen Nailah hadn't come, I would have died
right there. I didn't even realize how far I was from my dear
home.
Ike
So Duke Hetzel is both your savior and your enemy.
Rafiel
Hetzel was not directly involved, nor did he give orders to those who
were. Something about him still troubles me, though... Whenever I think
of him, I feel chaos boiling up from his heart. I sense it in myself,
as well. I have the same feelings welling up in me. I suppose that's
why I can accept it in him.
Ike
Your people, the remaining heron tribe... they've also changed. King
Tibarn has said many times that Reyson and Leanne are far from typical
herons.
Rafiel
Yes, I was surprised when we met again. They're both so strong... and
vitality seems to shine forth from within them.
Ike
It makes you wonder if chaos is really all bad, doesn't it?
Rafiel
I am starting to think that what the world needs is a balance between
order and chaos. What do you think?
Ike
I don't know. I think there are some things we're not meant to
understand.
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