Chapter 17: Day Breaks (Script)

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Main Story(17-1)

Before battle(17-1)

Tibarn
Is that it?

Nealuchi
Wait, there's more! It seems that Prince Reyson was able to escape Duke Tanas's villa and make his way safely to Serenes Forest. However...we have word that Tanas's men have entered the forest in hopes of recapturing the prince. We've not a moment to waste! Please, O king of hawks! Reach out your mighty talons, strike down these wretched humans, and rescue Prince Reyson. I implore you, Your Majesty, take wing at once!

Tibarn
Why is Naesala not here?

Nealuchi
That...er... His Highness must not be seen here at this time... It's--

Janaff
What's going on, you old buzzard? King Kilvas is the White Prince's friend, isn't he?

Nealuchi
Well...how do I put this? Hm, it's all very complicated...

Tibarn
I care not for excuses. If anything happens to Reyson, blood will be spilled.

Nealuchi
Oh, no! Please! There's no cause for worry. Duke Tanas treats his works of art with a delicacy so extreme that it could best be called...abnormal. He would never let any harm
befall Prince Reyson....He probably can't even bring himself to touch him. The king himself told me so. That is the only reason he accepted this proposal--

Ulki
Proposal?

Nealuchi
Ah! Um... What I mean is...Er...

Janaff
Hold it! You crows set the prince up?!

Nealuchi
S-set up? Set up? Oh, no, no! Well...not exactly. Um...Please don't hurt me!

Tibarn
So that's the truth of it, eh? Naesala treated Reyson like a piece of merchandise and sold him. To a human...

Nealuchi
No, that's not... The only one who referred to him as merchandise was Duke Tanas. We never--

Tibarn
It doesn't matter! Claiming ignorance does not grant you innocence. You treated Reyson like a trinket in a public market!

Nealuchi
Oooh, dear...

Tibarn
If Reyson hadn't escaped on his own, perhaps the crow king would have rescued him when things cooled down. Regardless, Reyson trusted in his friend and followed him into the trap... And Naesala spit on that friendship. That, I cannot forgive!

Nealuchi
Your assessment of this old bird is correct. I am a worm, nothing more. But please, I beg of you... Temper your outrage. Let it cool.

Janaff
You're unbelievable. What is it with you crows, anyway? Everything you do is so dirty and deceptive. We will never understand your ways. Do you hear me, greywings?

Nealuchi
I hear you well, young hawk. But our nation... Our nation has... It has its own issues.

Nealuchi
Please, this is not the time to yell at a tired old man. You must hurry to Prince Reyson's side! Once he is safe, you can punish me in any way that you see fit...
Tear me limb from limb if you wish...But please! Go to Prince Reyson! I beg of you!

Tibarn
This begging is unseemly and unwanted. We would rescue Reyson regardless of this pathetic show of tears. Return to Kilvas and report these events to your accursed king. Tell him that when this is over, King Tibarn of Phoenicis will be paying him a visit.

Nealuchi
...Y-yes, Your Highness!

Janaff
Sigh... I know he deserves it, but I still feel bad for badgering the old coot.

Ulki
Your Majesty, what will we do now?

Tibarn
Ulki, use your ears to pick out the sound of Reyson's wings, then tell me the direction from which it comes.

Ulki
At once!

Tibarn
Janaff, use your eyes to peer between the trees and find me a road.

Janaff
You got it!

Tibarn
Human scum...If you think to replay that night from twenty years ago, you'll get no quarter from me.

Ike
Hm? Is that you, Soren? You're up early.

Soren
Actually, I'm always awake at this time.

Ike
Really?

Soren
Yes. You're the one who's up earlier than normal.

Ike
I want to finish our mission today. I think my nervous energy woke me up.

Soren
I understand... The last two days spent searching Serenes Forest for that heronhave been frustrating and fruitless. I'm sure he's in there somewhere, but...

Ike
I agree. And Duke Tanas's men are still hunting away. They must think the heron is there as well.

Soren
The only place left is the forest's heart. That's where we should go today. With luck, we may finally locate our target.

Ike
I get the feeling it's going to be a long day.

Soren
I believe this is the place where we ended our search yesterday.

Ike
I realized something a couple of days ago...Even in this forest, you always know exactly where you are, don't you?

Soren
Hm?

Ike
How do you do that? I think it's the lack of color, but these woods are starting to look the same to me.

Soren
Yes, that's a problem...

Nasir
Ike! We're approaching a large clearing. I think we should have the apostle and some of the others wait there.

Ike
Good idea. Even if we find the heron today, there's no need for them to tramp through the forest with us.

Soren
Mmm...

Ike
We're going to head deeper into the forest and continue the search. Please wait here. If we find the heron, we'll send for you immediately.

Elincia
I understand. My lord Ike, everyone, please be careful.

Sanaki
...We're counting on you.

Ike
Sigrun? Tanith? May I entrust the princess to your care?

Sigrun
Of course.

Tanith
You've no need to worry. We will protect her with our lives.

Ike
Very well. Until later.

Ike
All right. Greil Mercenaries, move out!

Oliver
Gah! Haven't you fools found my precious little bird yet? I've no doubt the poor thing is even now quivering with loneliness and cold.

Bengion Soldier
Duke Tanas! I've just received word that the mercenaries who invaded your villa are in this forest!

Oliver
Blast! Those wretches... They're here to steal my bird! Their souls are black with greed and jealousy! I have found beauty incarnate, and I will not relinquish it! Only I, Duke Tanas, can appreciate its worth!

Bengion Soldier
Um...I'm...sure that's true, Your Grace, but what about the mercenaries? What should we do about them?

Oliver
Hunt them down like dogs! Let none leave this forest alive! They will not rob me of my prize.

Bengion Soldier
But, Your Grace, they serve at the pleasure of the apostle herself! Striking them would be--

Oliver
Leave the apostle to me! I can deal with her once this is finished! All I need from you is silence and obedience. Is that clear?

Bengion Soldier
Yes, Your Grace! I beg your pardon.

Bengion Soldier
There they are! Do as Duke Oliver commanded! Slay them where they stand! Let none leave the forest alive, not man, woman, or child!

Ike
Oh, not the duke's soldiers again...I think it's about time we put an end to these fools. Listen up, everyone! Let's end this here!

After battle (17-1)

Tibarn
What was that sound?

Janaff
I heard something, too.

Ulki
It came from the northeast. It's unlike anything I've ever heard.

Janaff
To the northeast...? Aha! There are ruins over there. Perhaps the White Prince found them to be a good hiding place.

Tibarn
Let's check it out. Maybe we can find him and escape while the humans fight amongst themselves.

Janaff
What are those humans thinking? Why would they be trying to lop each others' heads off?

Ulki
Shall I make an inquiry?

Tibarn
Leave them. They're nothing but trouble.

Janaff
I second that! Now, if we want to avoid the human skirmish, we should head...thataway! Through these trees!

Tibarn
Let's go.

Ulki
Yes, sir!

Soren was deployed

Ike
Curses! They just keep coming! How many soldiers does he have?

Soren
There's no telling. He is a bishop and a senator, and he holds peerage, and that means he could command many men.

Soren was not deployed

Ike
Curses, they just keep coming and coming. How many soldiers does he have?

Nasir
There's no telling. He is a bishop and a senator, but he holds peerage, and that means he could command many men.

Titania was deployed but Soren wasn't

Titania
Commander, what do you think about calling in reinforcements?

Ike
That's not a bad idea. And while we wait, we could take a breather and reorganize our attack strategy... Let's do it.

Titania and Soren were  not deployed

Nasir
Perhaps we, too, should call in a few reinforcements. What do you think?

Ike
That's not a bad idea. And while we wait, we could take a breather and reorganize our attack strategy... Let's do it.

Conversation continues

Lethe, Mist,  Mordecai were deployed

Lethe and Mordecai were deployed

Ike
All right, let's figure out where to go next.

Mist
Brother!

Ike
What is it, Mist?

Mist
Did you...hear a sound just now?

Ike
Huh? No, I didn't.

Mist
Really? I guess it was just me then.

Lethe
That sound you heard, was it high-pitched, like the chiming of a bell?

Mist
Ah! Yes, it was! That's it exactly!

Mordecai
I heard it, too. It was very beautiful.

Ike
I didn't hear a thing.

Lethe
It created only a slight disturbance in the air. It could only be heard by those possessed of extraordinary hearing... So, your sister's hearing is on par with that of the laguz.

Mist
Wow! Did you hear that? Neat!

Ike
Don't let it go to your head. A sound that beorc can't hear...Hmm... That's interesting.

Nasir
It is said that those of the heron clan all practice the art of seid magic. Perhaps this sound is related to that?

Mist
Seid magic? What's that?

Nasir
It involves arcane songs known as galdrar. The effects of galdrar on the listener depend on the lyrics and melody. For example, a galdr can restore lost strength and vitality to those who hear it. And if the singer is of royal blood, the galdr may be powerful enough to move its listener to extraordinary feats. I've even heard tales of a galdr that could give one the speed to do the work of two men. The galdrar grant many powers.

Mist
Wow... That sounds incredible, doesn't it, Ike!

Ike
Yeah. But even with all that power, they were still wiped out by the beorc.

Mist
Right...

Nasir
Herons are highly attuned to the forces of balance. Even if they had the means to resist, I doubt they would have used them.

Ike
...We leave as soon as our reinforcements arrive. Duke Tanas must not succeed! Let's rescue the heron while there's time!

Mist
All right!

Lethe
We should head toward the ruins in the northeast. I sense something odd there.

Ike
Got it. Thanks for the information.

Lethe
It is nothing. It is only natural...to aid one's companions.

Ike
I couldn't agree more.

Nasir
...

Lethe and Mist were deployed

Lethe was deployed

Ike
All right, let's figure out where to go next.

Mist
Brother!

Ike
What is it, Mist?

Mist
Did you...hear a sound just now?

Ike
Huh? No, I didn't.

Mist
Really? I guess it was just me then.

Lethe
That sound you heard, was it high-pitched, like the chiming of a bell?

Mist
Ah! Yes, it was! That's it exactly!

Ike
I didn't hear a thing.

Lethe
It created only a slight disturbance in the air. It could only be heard by those possessed of extraordinary hearing... So, your sister's hearing is on par with that of the laguz.

Mist
Wow! Did you hear that? Neat!

Ike
Don't let it go to your head. A sound that beorc can't hear...Hmm... That's interesting.

Nasir
It is said that those of the heron clan all practice the art of seid magic. Perhaps this sound is related to that?

Mist
Seid magic? What's that?

Nasir
It involves arcane songs known as galdrar. The effects of galdrar on the listener depend on the lyrics and melody. For example, a galdr can restore lost strength and vitality to those who hear it. And if the singer is of royal blood, the galdr may be powerful enough to move its listener to extraordinary feats. I've even heard tales of a galdr that could give one the speed to do the work of two men. The galdrar grant many powers.

Mist
Wow... That sounds incredible, doesn't it, Ike!

Ike
Yeah. But even with all that power, they were still wiped out by the beorc.

Mist
Right...

Nasir
Herons are highly attuned to the forces of balance. Even if they had the means to resist, I doubt they would have used them.

Ike
...We leave as soon as our reinforcements arrive. Duke Tanas must not succeed! Let's rescue the heron while there's time!

Mist
All right!

Lethe
We should head toward the ruins in the northeast. I sense something odd there.

Ike
Got it. Thanks for the information.

Lethe
It is nothing. It is only natural...to aid one's companions.

Ike
I couldn't agree more.

Nasir
...

Mordecai and Mist were deployed

Ike
All right, let's figure out where to go next.

Mist
Brother!

Ike
What is it, Mist?

Mist
Did you...hear a sound just now?

Ike
Huh? No, I didn't.

Mist
Really? I guess it was just me then.

Mordecai
I heard it, too. It was high-pitched and clear, like a bell.

Mist
Ah! Yes, it was! That's it exactly!

Ike
I didn't hear a thing.

Mordecai
It was a small sound. Your ears would need to be very sharp to hear it. Mist, your beorc ears are as good as my laguz ones!

Mist
Wow! Did you hear that? Neat!

Ike
Don't let it go to your head. A sound that beorc can't hear...Hmm... That's interesting.

Nasir
It is said that those of the heron clan all practice the art of seid magic. Perhaps this sound is related to that?

Mist
Seid magic? What's that?

Nasir
It involves arcane songs known as galdrar. The effects of galdrar on the listener depend on the lyrics and melody. For example, a galdr can restore lost strength and vitality to those who hear it. And if the singer is of royal blood, the galdr may be powerful enough to move its listener to extraordinary feats. I've even heard tales of a galdr that could give one the speed to do the work of two men. The galdrar grant many powers.

Mist
Wow... That sounds incredible, doesn't it, Ike!

Ike
Yeah. But even with all that power, they were still wiped out by the beorc.

Mist
Right...

Nasir
Herons are highly attuned to the forces of balance. Even if they had the means to resist, I doubt they would have used them.

Ike
...We leave as soon as our reinforcements arrive. Duke Tanas must not succeed! Let's rescue the heron while there's time!

Mist
All right!

Mordecai
We should head towards the ruins in the northeast. I smell something...

Ike
Got it. Thanks for the information.

Mordecai
You're welcome. I am always happy to help Ike.

Ike
I couldn't agree more.

Nasir
...

Mist was deployed and neither Mordecai, or Lethe was deployed

Ike
All right, let's figure out where to go next.

Mist
Brother!

Ike
What is it, Mist?

Mist
Just now, did you...hear a sound?

Ike
Huh? No, nothing special.

Mist
Really? I guess it was just me then.

Nasir
A high-pitched sound? Like the chime of a bell?

Mist
Ah! Yes, it was! That's it exactly!

Ike
I didn't hear a thing.

Nasir
It came from the ruins to the northeast. It was a very slight sound indeed--one that required extraordinary ears to hear. Which means that your sister has hearing par on with that of the laguz.

Mist
Wow! Did you hear that? Neat!

Ike
Don't let it go to your head. A sound that beorc can't hear... Hmm...That's interesting.

Nasir
It is said that those of the heron clan are all practitioners of seid magic. Perhaps this sound is related to that?

Mist
Seid magic? What's that?

Nasir
It involves arcane songs known as galdrar. The effects of galdrar on the listener depend on the lyrics and melody. For example, a galdr can restore lost strength and vitality to those who hear it. And if the singer is of royal blood, the galdr may be powerful enough to move its listener to extraordinary feats. I've even heard tales of a galdr that could give one the speed to do the work of two men. The galdrar grant many powers.

Mist
Wow... That sounds incredible, doesn't it, Ike!

Ike
Yeah. But even with all that power, they were still wiped out by the beorc...

Mist
Right...

Nasir
Herons are highly attuned to the forces of balance. Even if they had the means to resist, I doubt they would have used them.

Ike
...We leave as soon as our reinforcements arrive. Duke Tanas must not succeed! Let's rescue the heron while there's time!

Mist
All right!

Nasir
...

Lethe was deployed but Mist wasn't

Ike
All right, let's figure out where to go next.

Lethe
We should head towards the ruins in the northeast. I sense a presence there.

Ike
A presence?

Lethe
It happened a moment ago and was a mere whisper. Only laguz ears could have heard it. Perhaps it was a signal of some sort.

Ike
A sound that beorc can't hear...Hmmm... That's interesting.

Nasir
It is said that those of the heron clan are all practitioners of seid magic. Perhaps this sound is related to that?

Lethe
Seid magic? What's that?

Nasir
It involves arcane songs known as galdrar. The effects of galdrar on the listener depend on the lyrics and melody. For example, a galdr can restore lost strength and vitality to those who hear it. And if the singer is of royal blood, the galdr may be powerful enough to move its listener to extraordinary feats. I've even heard tales of a galdr that could give one the speed to do the work of two men. The galdrar grant many powers.

Lethe
...What amazing power.

Ike
Yeah. But even with all that power, they were still wiped out by the beorc.

Lethe
Ah!

Nasir
Herons are highly attuned to the forces of balance. Even if they had the means to resist, I doubt they would have used them.

Ike
...We leave as soon as our reinforcements arrive. Duke Tanas must not succeed! Let's rescue the heron while there's time!

Lethe
I understand...

Ike
Lethe, hold on a moment.

Lethe
What is it?

Ike
The sound and the ruins...Thanks for telling me about them.

Lethe
It is nothing. It is only natural...to aid one's companions.

Ike
I couldn't agree more.

Nasir
...

Mordecai was deployed but Mist wasn't

Ike
All right, let's figure out where to go next.

Mordecai
Ike! We should go to the ruins in the northeast. I sense something odd there.

Ike
Something odd?

Mordecai
Yes. There was something...A sound only laguz could hear. It was very beautiful.

Ike
A sound that beorc can't hear...Hmm... That's interesting.

Nasir
It is said that those of the heron clan are all practitioners of seid magic. Perhaps this sound is related to that?

Mordecai
Seid magic? What's that?

Nasir
It involves arcane songs known as galdrar. The effects of galdrar on the listener depend on the lyrics and melody. For example, a galdr can restore lost strength and vitality to those who hear it. And if the singer is of royal blood, the galdr may be powerful enough to move its listener to extraordinary feats. I've even heard tales of a galdr that could give one the speed to do the work of two men. The galdrar grant many powers.

Mordecai
The Serenes are amazing, aren't they?

Ike
Yeah. But even with all that power, they were still wiped out by the beorc.

Mordecai
You're right... Why did that have to happen?

Nasir
Herons are highly attuned to the forces of balance. Even if they had the means to resist, I doubt they would have used them.

Ike
...We leave as soon as our reinforcements arrive. Duke Tanas must not succeed! Let's rescue the heron while there's time!

Mordecai
That's right! And I will do all that I can to help!!!

Nasir
...

Lethe, Mordecai, and Mist were not deployed

Ike
All right, let's decide.

Nasir
We should move towards the ruins in the northeast. I sense something odd there.

Ike
Something odd?

Nasir
Yes... There was a very faint sound, something only a laguz could hear. I think it was a signal of sorts.

Ike
A sound that beorc can't hear...Really? That's interesting.

Nasir
It is said that those of the heron clan are all practitioners of seid magic. Perhaps this sound is related to that?

Ike
Seid magic? What's that?

Nasir
It involves arcane songs known as galdrar. The effects of galdrar on the listener depend on the lyrics and melody. For example, a galdr can restore lost strength and vitality to those who hear it. And if the singer is of royal blood, the galdr may be powerful enough to move its listener to extraordinary feats. I've even heard tales of a galdr that could give one the speed to do the work of two men. The galdrar grant many powers.

Ike
Yeah. But even with all that power, they were still wiped out by the beorc.

Nasir
Herons are highly attuned to the forces of balance. Even if they had the means to resist, I doubt they would have used them.

Ike
...We leave as soon as our reinforcements arrive. Duke Tanas must not succeed! Let's rescue the heron while there's time!

Nasir
...

Main Story(17-2)


Before battle (17-2)

Reyson
Cursed humans... How dare they defile this forest again! I will brook their savagery no more! The forest whispered earlier, but I must drive these wretches out before I can speak to it further. I will go to the altar...I will give voice to the forbidden magic and destroy the humans utterly!

Soren was deployed, and selected a unit as reinforcements

Ike
Listen, everyone! We must make our way to the ruins in the northeast. Fight if you must, but keep up!

Soren
Ike! What about the reinforcements?

Ike
They'll have to catch up. We can't wait any longer!

Soren
Understood.

Soren wasn't deployed and selected a unit as reinforcements

Ike
Listen, everyone! We must make our way to the ruins in the northeast. Fight if you must, but keep up!

Nasir
Ike! What about the reinforcements?

Ike
They'll have to catch up. We can't wait any longer!

Nasir
Understood.

Soren was deployed but didn't select anyone as reinforcements

Ike
Listen, everyone! We must make our way to the ruins in the northeast. Fight if you must, but keep up!

Soren
Understood.

Soren wasn't deployed and no one was selected as reinforcements

Ike
Listen, everyone! We must make our way to the ruins in the northeast. Fight if you must, but keep up!

Conversation continues

Bengion Soldier
There they are! The Crimean mercenaries! Surround them! They must all die!

After battle

Titania was deployed

Ike
Whew...we finally made it. Let's split up and search the surrounding area.

Titania
Commander, do you think we should call more reinforcements?

Ike
The duke's army seems nearly limitless, and I'm worried about our weapon situation. Let's do it.

Titania was not deployed

Ike
Whew... We finally made it. Let's split up and search the surrounding area.

Nasir
Ike, what do you think of calling in more reinforcements?

Ike
The duke's army seems nearly limitless, and I'm worried about our weapon situation. Let's do it.


Main Story(17-3)


Before battle (17-3)

Titania was deployed

Ike
Hey, what's this?

Titania
What is it, Commander?

Ike
Look here. This is the only place in these ruins where I've seen healthy grass growing.

Titania
You're right. I wonder why?

Ike
And I found this...

Titania
A white feather? So we were right. The heron is around here somewhere.

Ike
It's possible, but...

Unknown
Ike! Over here!

Ike
What now?

Titania was not deployed

Ike
Hey, what's this?

Nasir
What is it, Ike?

Ike
Look here. This is the only place in these ruins where I've seen healthy grass growing.

Nasir
You're right.

Ike
And I found this.

Nasir
A white feather? Of course. So this is where...

Ike
Where what?

Nasir
This way. Come with me.

Ike
What now?

Conversation continues

Ike
Nasir! What have you found?

Nasir
...A heron.

Leanne
(Whatever is this...?)

Ike
...Um... That's a girl. Nasir, you said that the male heron we met was the only surviving member of the race.

Nasir
I believed it to be true. To find another survivor...It's a miracle.

Leanne
(Who are you?)

Ike
Hey, wait, please! I must speak--

Leanne
(Yaaaa...!Stay away, human!)

Titania was deployed

Ike
Come on. Wake up.

Leanne
......

Titania
She's fainted dead away.

Ike
I guess there's nothing I can do but wait for her to come around. I wasn't trying to frighten her.

Titania was not deployed

Ike
Come on. Wake up.

Leanne
......

Nasir
She's lost consciousness.

Conversation continues

Ike
I guess there's nothing I can do but wait for her to come around. I wasn't trying to frighten her.

Oliver
Oh! Oh! Oh!
I've found you at last! My beautiful treasure!

Ike
It's about time you showed your bloated face, Duke Tanas!

Oliver
Oh! Oh... No mistake about it. That is the spectacular work of art I paid so much to obtain...

Ike
You still claim ownership, do you?

Oliver
No, wait... Something's different...This is...a female!? You mean to tell me that yet another lives? How spectacular! Men! Bring me that heron! But do her no harm!

Ike
You'll never have her!

Ike
Again? Will this corpulent windbag never learn? Form up, troops! We must protect the heron!

After battle (17-3)

Oliver
Aaa...aaarrrrrgggghhhh! What vexatious wretches! I am...overmatched! I can't believe I'm saying this, but... there's another white heron! Re-retreat! Leave them their prize!

Boyd and Soren were deployed

Ike
Blast! Duke Tanas has escaped!

Soren
Ike? Perhaps trying to fight with that heron on your back is not the wisest of ideas. Why don't we take her to the apostle before moving on?

Ike
We've finally got Duke Tanas on the run! I don't intend to stop until we've captured or killed that monster!

Soren
I understand, but shouldn't we at least let someone else carry the heron?

Ike
Truth be told, she's unbelievably light. I barely know she's there.

Soren
Is... Is that so?

Ike
I think she weighs... Oh, I'd say about half as much as Mist.

Mist
Wow! I'm surprised!

Boyd
I'll bet you are...

Mist
What are you grinning about, Boyd?

Boyd
Oh, nothing... I'm just amazed...Did you know you're two times heavier than she is!? I'm glad I don't have to carry you around! It'd be like wearing an extra suit of armor!

Mist
You... You pig! You're the worst!

Boyd
Gaaa!

Ike
All right, maybe I exaggerated a bit.
But she's still lighter than you.

Mist
Well, what do you expect? She's a bird!!!

Boyd was not deployed but Soren was

Ike
Blast! Duke Tanas has escaped!

Soren
Ike, trying to fight with that heron on your back is not a good idea. Why don't we take her to the apostle before moving on?

Ike
We've finally got Duke Tanas on the run! I don't intend to stop until we've captured or killed that monster!

Soren
I understand, but shouldn't we at least let someone else carry the heron?

Ike
Truth be told, she's unbelievably light. I barely know she's there.

Soren
Is... Is that so?

Ike
I think she weighs... Oh, I'd say about half as much as Mist.

Mist
Huh? You're kidding, right?

Soren
Mmm... I see.

Mist
You see? What's that supposed to mean, Soren? You know that Ike's making fun of me, don't you? He's just a big jerk!!

Ike
All right, maybe I exaggerated a bit. But she's still lighter than you.

Mist
Well, what do you expect? She's a bird!

Boyd and Soren were not deployed

Ike
Blast! Duke Tanas has escaped!

Nasir
What will you do, Ike? Shall we go and report back to the apostle?

Ike
We've finally got Duke Tanas on the run! I don't intend to stop until we've captured or killed that monster!

Nasir
It's your choice.

Conversation continues

Titania was deployed

Titania
Commander, if this battle is going to continue, I think we should get more reinforcements.

Titania was not deployed

Nasir
If this conflict is going to drag on, I think it best for us to call up some reinforcements.


Main Story(17-4)


Before battle (17-4)

Tibarn
Reyson! Are you well?

Reyson
Tibarn! How did you--

Tibarn
Nealuchi told us everything.

Reyson
Oh... Allow me to apologize. I left on my own without a word to you, and this is what happened.

Tibarn
As long as you're unharmed, all is well. Let's go home.

Reyson
Please, give me a little time. I cannot allow these humans to remain in the forest.

Tibarn
I understand how you feel, but we're completely outnumbered. Let us wait for another day--

Reyson
Once I stand at the altar, I can take care of them. Every one of them.

Tibarn
You can't mean... Are you thinking of using the forbidden magic?

Reyson
...Yes. I will sing those monsters the dirge of ruin.

Tibarn
Are you mad?! You mustn't! I can't allow it!

Reyson
With permission or without, I do what I must! It is retribution for genocide! Retribution for this forest!

Tibarn
Reyson! You must not let yourself be ruled by despair! Each member of the heron tribe is an embodiment of balance! Do this, and you warp your very existence!

Reyson
That's what they all said...My family. My tribe. And then...they died. The humans were drunk with joy. They laughed! They sang! ...And then they slaughtered us like livestock. My mother, my brother, my elder sisters... Even my infant sister, Leanne! All killed in a single night.

Tibarn
Reyson...

Reyson
I know. This thing I intend to do brings dishonor to my house. And yet...I cannot forgive. And their past actions weren't enough; now, they violate the sanctity of the
forest without a trace of regret! Accursed humans...I will never forgive them!

Tibarn
Don't you think we understand that?

Reyson
...

Janaff
That's right!
Prince Reyson, there's no need for you to reject your honor based on the likes of them!

Ulki
The tragedy of the herons...The horror and pain of that night...lives on in all of us.

Tibarn
Let's return to Phoenicis, and think of a plan. You are right. This will not stand. The full power of the hawk nation is behind you. The humans will pay.

Reyson
...As you wish...

Ike
Enough already! Lay down your arms and surrender. We will let you live!

Oliver
Grrrrrr... No! Never! I'm not giving up! I'm not finished yet! Out of my way, penniless wretches! Your very existence is an insult to all that is beautiful! All you really want is my wealth and beauty! Miserable curs... You reek of poverty and envy! Oh, but I understand your emotions...Yes, I do. How could you sad vagabonds not want to be me?

Ike
...That's the last thing in the world--

Oliver
Silence! I am not one to be daunted by mean beggars such as you. Oh ho ho ho! In the name of the goddess, I, Oliver, duke of Tanas, will smite your hideous evil!

Ike
Um...

Oliver
To arms! To arms! Defend me with all the strength you possess! Oh, and bring me the little bird that blue-haired lout is carrying while you're at it...

Ike
...Oh, please.

Ike
Here they come! Combat formation, everyone!

When a unit reaches past the swamp

Janaff
Uh-oh! They're still going at it over here. Shall we go around?

Tibarn
I suppose so. Two human armies bashing one anothers' brains out...I wonder what they're after.

Reyson
Ah!

Tibarn
There's that sound again. Reyson, are you doing that?

Reyson
...

Tibarn
No, I suppose not.

Reyson
...The forest is whispering something. (What is it?)...What are you trying to tell me?

Janaff
King Tibarn! Prince Reyson! Look! There!

Tibarn
Eh?

Reyson
Ah?

Janaff
The blue-haired human is carrying something on his back...No, it can't be...

Tibarn
Is that...another heron?

Reyson
...But...that's not...

Tibarn
I think some of the humans might be fighting to protect the heron. Grr... It's against my nature, but...we shall aid them! Janaff! Ulki! To me!

Ulki
Right!

Janaff
Yes, sir!

Reyson
Tibarn!(Please....)Allow me to go with you.

Tibarn
If you forswear the forbidden magic, you may come.

Reyson
Agreed.

Oliver is attacked

Oliver
Listen to me, you boors! You cannot possibly understand the pursuit of beauty. You are savages! You are a blight on the world, and you must die!

Oliver dies

Oliver
Ohhh...ahhh...I...cannot...fall here...It cannot...be...Such a...loss...to beauty...

After battle

Ike
It's you!

Reyson
On your back... Who is it you carry?

Ike
Oh, the girl? I think she may be somebody you know, but...

Reyson
(Leanne!)

Leanne
(Reyson, my brother?  Brother!)

Reyson
(Is it really you,) Leanne? (This is no) dream? How is this possible? How did you survive all this time?

Tibarn
Leanne? Do you know who I am?

Leanne
(Tibarn? Of the hawk tribe, yes?)

Tibarn
That's right. You remember my name. Have you been here by yourself for all these years?

Leanne
(I don't know...that night... My sisters took me and hid me in the small shrine. I'm sure they sang a galdr to me...And then I became so sleepy...)

Reyson
The forest protected her. It kept her asleep for so long...There's no way to express my gratitude. (Thank you for...With all that I am,)  I thank you.

Tibarn
You there, beorc.

Ike
Me?

Tibarn
I am Tibarn, king of Phoenicis. Since the loss of their homeland, the Serenes royal family has been under my guardianship. Who are you, and why do you aid the herons?

Ike
My name is Ike. I am commander of the Greil Mercenaries. I am under orders of the empress, the apostle Sanaki, to protect the herons.

Tibarn
The empress of this country wants to protect the herons? Ha! That is an interesting tale. The herons were blamed for the assassination of the last empress. They were massacred on hearsay. And now her ancestor wants to help them? Touching.

Ike
The empress Sanaki knows that the herons are not murderers. And now, she is trying to atone for the crimes of her people.

Reyson
...No. I cannot believe that.

Tibarn
...

Reyson
Pathetic apologies and half-baked platitudes are easily spoken! Humans burned Serenes Forest. They killed my family. I cannot trust one who allies himself with them.

Ike
Please, withhold judgment until you speak with the apostle. She's waiting at the forest's edge.

Reyson
The apostle is here?

Reyson
So you...are the apostle?

Sanaki
I am.

Reyson
...

Sanaki
...I'm...sorry...I am ignorant as to what words of contrition will be appropriate to one of the heron tribe. Yet I stand before you as a representative of my people... From the depths of my heart I apologize to you... I am sorry... So truly sorry...

Sigrun
Emp-Empress Sanaki! What are you doing? You are the apostle! You cannot bend your knee to another!

Ike
Peace! Let her speak her heart.

Sigrun
I...um...

Reyson
...

Sanaki
I'm sorry...I'm sorry...

Leanne
(That is enough...)

Sanaki
...?

Reyson
Leanne?

Leanne
(Please rise, Apostle Sanaki.)

Sanaki
You... What is it you want? Are you telling me to stand?

Sanaki
You...

Leanne
(It is enough. It was not your fault.)

Reyson
Leanne!

Leanne
(Brother..it is enough, is it not? Forgive this child. Her apology is...so sincere.)

Reyson
Leanne! You cannot ask me to forgive them! You were asleep... You don't know what these humans did to us...

Leanne
(...I do know.  The forests...told me everything.)

Reyson
You...know?

Leanne
(Everyone is...gone, aren't they?)

Reyson
That's right... Everyone is gone. That's why I cannot release my hatred.

Leanne
(Brother... My loving brother, Reyson. The pain and sadness is in you, Brother. It clouds your very soul. To see you like this, to watch you. It hurts me. Please...do not lose yourself to hate.)

Reyson
(Leanne my sister.) I understand. If that is how you feel...

Sanaki
...

Reyson
Apostle Sanaki... We accept your apology. We may not be able to release our hatred of hum-- of beorc, but...You need not let the fate of Serenes Forest trouble you any longer. You are absolved of that guilt......

Sanaki
Th-thank  you...

Ike
That was well done.

Sanaki
Yes...

Elincia
My lord Ike, what will happen now?

Ike
The heron siblings said there would be some sort of ceremony, but I don't know what that entails.

Janaff
You there! Beorc mercenaries! Prince Reyson wants all of you to come to the Serenes altar. The presence of Princess Crimea and the apostle is also requested.

Ike
Altar?

Janaff
Just come with me. It's this way.

Elincia
Empress Sanaki, Commander Sigrun, let us go.

Sanaki
Very well.

Mist
Let's hurry, Ike!

Ike
Right.

Nasir
Ah, excellent. The gap between laguz and beorc has been bridged. I think this may be enough...

Soren
...

Titania
What's wrong, Soren? You look so grim. What are you looking at?

Soren
It's nothing. Nothing at all.

Titania
Wait, Soren! What in the world is wrong with him?

Tibarn
That was excellent.

Elincia
It's so beautiful...

Sanaki
The Serenes Forest, beloved of the goddess, is alive once more.

Sigrun
You spoke so well earlier, Empress Sanaki. You fill my heart with pride... Sniff...

Sanaki
Here now! None of that. This is no place for tears!

Sigrun
I'm sorry... I'm just so happy...

Base Conversations


Servant

Tanith
Commander Ike! A priest from Duke Tanas's villa insists on speaking with you.

Ike
Yes? What is it?

Servant
Um... Master mercenary. It is my understanding that you...you pursue Duke Tanas. I hear that you're searching Serenes Forest in hopes of capturing him.

Ike
And if I am?

Servant
Duke Tanas's property borders the forest, and he knows much about its layout. For quite some time now, he's been sending men into the forest to look for any herons who may still live there.

Ike
I see... So you're saying that his troops know the forest well.

Servant
I, too, have been taken into the forest.

Ike
You? Why take a priest?

Servant
He thought that herons would make themselves known if a priest called to them. He's also taken dozens of chaste maidens and tried having them call to the herons as well.

Ike
But he didn't find any, did he?

Servant
No. And yet, this time...The joy he expressed after paying such an exorbitant price for the Serenes royal was aberrant. It was...not natural. The duke has gone mad. To think that he would dare to defy the apostle...He is damned.

Ike
And here you stand. You're going to tell me what you remember about the forest, even though it means you're betraying Tanas...right?

Servant
Hmm... You read me well. To begin with, the heart of the forest was divided into three large sections. Maybe more. It was nearly colorless, and difficult to see far. The muddy floor pulled
at our feet, and progress was slow. Many of the soldiers around me were afraid that they didn't bring enough supplies. They said a person would need them if he got lost, because getting out again would be no easy task.

Ike
What can you tell me about Duke Tanas's forces?

Servant
There were a lot of them...He had soldiers of every type. It was said that his mounted units and magic users were especially powerful. So at the very least, you should be prepared to deal with those two groups.

Ike
Thank you.

Servant
...My parents... They both participated in the Serenes massacre. They're nearing the ends of their lives, but even now they lie awake at night and beg the goddess for forgiveness. I became a priest in order to help my parents, but then I was assigned to work at Duke Tanas's villa...I knew of his terrible deeds, but his position as an imperial senator frightened me. I have been silent for far too long. Master mercenary... You must rescue that Serenes youth. I beg of you. May the goddess guide your hand.

Ike
Don't worry. I have no intention of letting that villain steal him from before my very eyes.

Jill

Ike
Here you are.

Jill
...

Ike
We've been in Begnion for a while now. So tell me something...Why are you still here? Are you pretending to be our friend so you can lance us in the back?

Jill
...You have to understand...I...I didn't know anything. I was born and raised in the Talrega region of Daein. It's a very remote area. My father was a soldier, and I grew up thinking that I, too, would one day be a soldier. A soldier to make my father proud. My life was simple... I questioned nothing. Doubted nothing.

Ike
...

Jill
Do you know the first thing we're taught in Daein schools? Sub-humans are evil. Sub-humans are the enemy. Sub-humans must be eradicated. The army stages periodic sub-human hunts. We'd find refugees from Begnion hiding in our mountains and forests...

Ike
You participated?

Jill
You don't get it! That's just how things are in Daein! No one taught me the word laguz! No one taught me that sub-humans could be... could be like this. No one cared.

Ike
...

Jill
When I saw the bird tribes at sea, I was convinced that the teachings were true. They were inhuman monsters. But later, I saw the dragons push your ship off of the reef, and it confused me. What if I had been raised to believe a lie? My heart pounded at the thought of it. And my doubts only grew with time.

Ike
So you decided to remain aboard in order to ascertain the truth. That's your true motive, isn't it?

Jill
How did you know?

Ike
I've known a lot of soldiers, and none would ever accept charity from an enemy. It would wound their pride. You obviously have pride to spare, so I knew there was some other factor at play.

Jill
Oh...

Ike
Well, have you reached a conclusion? What will you do?

Jill
I...want to stay here. At first, I thought I could protect my old life, that I could prove the sub-humans were monsters. But I was wrong. And now things are different. The sub-hu-- I'm sorry, the laguz... I want to know the truth about them, and I need to base that on what I see, not what I am told by others.

Ike
In that case, you can stay as long as you like.

Jill
I appreciate it. I think meeting all of you... was a very good thing.

Devdan

Devdan
La la la! La la laaaaaa! Hmmmm...La laaaa hmmmmmlaaaaaa!La de di da de laaaaaa...

Ike
...Um... Hey there, you. Have a minute?

Devdan
Oh, Captain! How are you today?

Ike
It's commander. Not captain. Well...you seem to be enjoying yourself.

Devdan
That's because this garden is so pretty. Devdan loves all plants and flowers. How about you, Commander?

Ike
They're all right, I suppose.

Devdan
That makes Devdan rather sad. All right is not a very strong feeling. It is boring. You should be a more emotional commander. Even things you're used to will show you something new if you look hard enough. And discoveries are exciting! That's what life is all about! At least, that's what Devdan thinks. Some disagree...and that makes Devdan upset!

Ike
...You may be on to something. In Crimea, when my father was still alive, I think I was more open to such things. But now...I just don't have the time. Honestly, all I can think about is defeating Daein. I've no energy left to spend on flowers.

Devdan
...If you talk like that, you will never defeat Daein.

Ike
What did you say?

Devdan
The war is new. If you are already so focused on preparations, you'll wear out
before the fighting begins.

Ike
Hold on a minute!...