Chapter 3: Warrior Realm (Script)

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Pre-Battle

Lissa
Brrr! F-F-Frebberick! I'm f-f-freebing!

Frederick
Stand beside my horse, milady. She'll shelter you from the wind.

Robin
So this is the fortress?

Chrom
Yes, the Longfort. It stretches along the border of Ylisse and Regna Ferox.

Frederick
The khans that rule Ferox have grown quite wary of foreigners. Still, don't mistake a lack of hospitality for open hostility. This simply calls for a bit of diplomacy.

Chrom
Negotiation's not my strong suit, but I'll do my best. Remember, everyone: your actions here reflect back upon Ylisse.

>scene change

Frederick
Trouble in the wind, milord: the Feroxi Guard are mobilizing.

Chrom
What?! Why?

Frederick
Who can say? But they look ready to let fly at a moment's notice. We'd best prepare for combat, just to be safe. Perhaps we ought pool our supplies and select which Shepherds to deploy? Loath as I am to trust him/her, Robin might offer some valuable insight in this...

Chrom
Indeed, he/she IS our tactician, after all. So, Robin? What do you suggest?

Start Battle

Raimi
Halt! Who goes there?!

Chrom
In the name of House Ylisse, I seek audience with the khans!

Raimi
Not another step, my bold lad! I've lancers at the ready!

Frederick
Hold, milady! We are not your enemy! Exalt Emmeryn herself sent us to discuss matters of mutual interest.

Raimi
My only interest is keeping you out of Regna Ferox, brigand!

Frederick
B-brigand? Now see here—

Raimi
You think you are the first "Ylisseans" to try and cross our border? I have the authority to fell such imposters where they stand.

Frederick
How dare you! You are in the presence of Prince Chrom, the exalt's own blood!

Raimi
Ha! Yes, indeed—and I'm the queen of Valm! You do realize impersonating royalty is a capital offense, yes? Mmm... Then perhaps we should settle this the Feroxi way. You claim to be the prince of Ylisse? Then prove it on the battlefield!

Chrom
Rgh... Emmeryn won't like this at all... Please, good lady! If you'd just listen—

Raimi
I've heard quite enough! Attack!

Movie: 'Lovebirds'

Chrom
Sumia...?

Sumia
Better hold on tight, Captain. Could get bumpy.

Chrom
Uh...right.

Sumia
You'll be fine.

Chrom
Sumia!

Sumia
Right!

>end movie

Sumia
Oh, Captain, I'm so relieved I made it in time.

Chrom
That goes double for me, Sumia! And this—is this the same ornery pegasus we met on the road?!

Sumia
Oh, she's a sweetheart, isn't she? ...Once you really get to know her...

Chrom
Well, many thanks to you both.

Lissa
I think the pegasus is blushing!

Frederick
And I think we had all best focus on the situation at hand!

Robin
Chrom, they're coming!

Chrom
All right. The Feroxi way it is!

>'Player Phase' flashes

Sumia
Phila said pegasi can fly far afield, but they're highly vulnerable to arrows. Don't worry, girl. I'll watch out for archers for both our sakes!

>Battle Start

Chrom talks to Kellam

Chrom
Why do I feel like I'm being watched...?

???
Um, sir? ...Sir! Right here, sir!

Chrom
Who's there? Show yourself!

Kellam
I'm standing in plain sight, sir. Right he—

Chrom
BWAAAH! Oh! I-is that you, Kellam? When did you arrive?

Kellam
...The same time as you. I've been with you all along. Er, I AM still a Shepherd, right? It's quite the honor, after all. I'd hate to lose it. Sometimes I—

Chrom
Of course, Kellam. Forgive me. You're just so...quiet, I completely—

Kellam
Quite all right, sir, quite all right. I've been told I'm easy to miss.

Chrom
At least the Feroxi didn't find you.

Kellam
I've been calling to you and waving my arms for several minutes... I don't think they've so much as glanced this way.

Chrom
You almost sound disappointed.

Kellam
Well, I just... I'm glad you finally saw me! Just try to keep an eye out from now on?

Start of Turn 2

Robin
Hmm...

Chrom
What is it, Robin?

Robin
I've been thinking about how you rode with Sumia earlier... Do our units always have to fight one-on-one?

Chrom
Are you suggesting we pair up? That's an interesting thought... I admit, I'd resemble a pincushion right now if it weren't for Sumia and her mount.

Robin
Exactly. By pairing up, units could lend each other added offense and defense... It might also allow quicker soldiers to ferry slower units great distances... Yes... Yes! I'm sure of it. This opens up all sorts of strategic possibilities! We should try it whenever the opportunity presents itself.

End of second Enemy Phase if Kellam isn't recruited

Kellam
*Sigh* Do they STILL not see me? Perhaps Chrom will talk to me if I...wave my...hands around...

Start of Turn 4

Chrom
It already feels as though Robin has been a Shepherd forever. It's funny how fighting alongside someone speeds friendships along... And the more we fight side by side, the more valuable those friendships become!

Obtain a door key

Frederick
A key! We can use it to open the fortress doors.

VS Raimi

Raimi
Let our battle sound out the truth of your words!

Raimi Defeated

Raimi
Then your claims were...true...

Post-Battle

Raimi
A thousand apologies, Prince Chrom. I truly took you for brigand impostors. But no frauds could ever wage a battle as you just have! I will send word of your arrival to the capital and escort you there personally.

Chrom
That would be most appreciated, thank you.

>Raimi leaves

Robin
Amazing. Her whole demeanor changed.

Frederick
In Ferox, strength speaks louder than words. I should have known better than to overestimate the value of diplomacy here...

Lissa
So can we get going, Chrom?

Chrom
Yes, it's not getting any warmer.

>To world map