Chapter 4: In Occupation's Shadow (Script)

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Note: Names with an asterisk mark (*) means that the conversation only appears on normal mode.

Main Story

Before Battle

Narration
After defeating the bandits, Lyn continues westward. She and her colleagues stop for the night at a ruined fortress. The Ganelon bandits are in a rage after their brethren fell to Lyn's swords. They race in pursuit of the companions. Their angry footsteps sound closer and closer...

Wil
Ah, this should suffice! Tonight's bed!

Sain
This mildewy old fortress? Is this the best we can do? Come, Wil! Surely you jest!

Wil
The bandits keep everything in turmoil around here. No one has time to worry about travelers. And there are rather a lot of us.

Lyn
This will be fine. Who wants to be stuck inside, anyway? I prefer a place where I can feel the wind blow.

Florina
As long as I'm at Lyn's side, I'll be fine.

Sain
And for your protection, your man-at-arms Sain will be right here by your side, ladies.

Kent
Sain, both you and I are to remain awake. We will alternate the watch.

Sain
Ah, alas...

Unknown
Your pardon, milady...

Lyn
Who's there?

Natalie
I...Forgive my intrusion...My name's Natalie. I'm from a village not far from here...Ah! Ow...

Lyn
Are you all right?

Natalie
Hm?

Lyn
Your leg...

Natalie
It's fine. Don't worry. It's from a childhood sickness...I can't travel far on it, but it doesn't trouble me much.

Lyn
What are you doing here all by yourself?


Natalie
I'm looking for my husband...I heard he was in this area. He said he was going to raise money to have my leg mended. He left the village and hasn't returned. He's a kindhearted man, but I think he might be involved in something dangerous. I got so worried...Here's a sketch of him. It's a poor likeness at best, but...His name is Dorcas. Do you know of him?

Lyn
I'm sorry. I don't believe I've seen or heard of him.

Natalie
I see...If you do meet him, please give him a message. Tell him that Natalie is looking for him.

Lyn
I will tell him. I promise.

Carjiga
Here they are. We've finally tracked down the band that defeated Migal.

Ratface
So they've decided to hole up in this ruined fortress. Perfect. We'll wait 'til it gets dark, and then...

Carjiga
You're an idiot! There are only a few of them, and some are women! If we attacked them at night, I'd be a laughingstock! Besides, we might hurt the women by mistake! I will not be so wasteful!

Ratface
You're right, Carjiga! You're so smart!

Carjiga
We'll avenge Migal and get some pretty souvenirs to boot. Who knows, maybe I'll be a leader after all. Ha ha ha! Let's go! Spread out and encircle the place, you rogues! Let's finish this before it gets too dark to see!


Carjiga
Hey, you! Your name's...Dorcas, right?

Dorcas
...

Carjiga
You haven't done much since you joined us. If those weapons of yours aren't just for show, today's the day to let us see what you can do.

Dorcas
...

Carjiga
I want you to attack from the back entrance to the east. There's supposed to be a woman inside. I want you to capture her. Do that, and I'll increase your share of the take. If you want gold, you'll get the job done.

Dorcas
A bunch of women, huh? It would break Natalie's sweet heart to see me sink so low.

Kent
Lady Lyndis! Outside the fortress! Bandits!

Lyn
What did you say?

Sain
Persistent bunch, aren't they? What do you think? Shall we go out and face them?

Lyn
No... Natalie cannot move well, and that would put her in danger. Let them come to us. We'll fight here, within these walls.

Lyn
(Name of tactician), take over. The command is yours. All we have to do is hold out until they tire and leave.

Natalie
Oh...

Lyn
Rest easy, Natalie. No one will harm you! Listen, everyone! Fight with caution!

*Tutorial
In this chapter, your goal is to protect a special character for a set period of time. Keep Natalie safe for 7 turns.  Natalie, and other green units are called NPCs. NPCs are not enemies, but they cannot be moved or given orders. Sometimes, green units will be attacked because they are on the field of combat. Be careful not to let enemies close in on Natalie.

Created a tactician, hard mode was selected

Lyn
(Name of tactician)! This fortress has two entrances. That's where we must meet the enemy! I'll take the eastern door. (Name of tactician), you and the others guard the main entrance.

Created a tactician

*Lyn
(Name of tactician)! This fortress has two entrances. That's where we must meet the enemy! I'll take the eastern door. Wait...That man over there... Doesn't he resemble the picture of Natalie's husband?

Dorcas dies as an enemy

Dorcas
Aaah...I'm sorry, Natalie.

*Tutorial
When the enemy far outnumbers your group, it's safer to restrict the battle to smaller areas. No matter how strong an enemy is, if he's attacked on all sides, he's sure to take massive damage. So, the east door is Lyn's, and the south door is everyone else's. Be on guard. Select Lyn, move her to the space indicated by the cursor, and have her wait.

Selected another unit

*Lyn
You must move me first. I need to get to the east door!

Selected Lyn

*Lyn
The entrance to the east...I need to guard it and protect our rear!

Didn't block the front entrance and pressed wait

*Lyn
Center our defenses around the door!

*Lyn
(Name of tactician)! The fighter who just attacked me...Doesn't he look somewhat like that picture of Natalie's husband?

*Tutorial
Sometimes, you can speak with enemy characters. If you think you can converse with someone, move one of your units to an adjacent space. By and large, you'll know whom to send from hints you receive in other conversations. When you're not sure, just try using Lyn. Select Lyn now.

Selected someone else

*Lyn
I need to talk to that man. Bring me to him.

Moved Lyn somewhere else

*Lyn
Please, (Name of tactician). I need to speak to that man!

Lyn talks to Dorcas

Lyn
You! Tell me, are you Dorcas?

Dorcas
......How do you know my name?

Lyn
Natalie told me. What are you doing with these rogues?

Dorcas
I need money...

Lyn
That may be, but...joining up with mercenaries?

Dorcas
It's the only way to earn gold in these parts. I'll do anything...even this.

Lyn
For gold? Anything? Would you hurt your wife? Natalie is here! We're protecting her within this fortress!!

Dorcas
What!? Natalie's...She's here?

Lyn
She was so worried that she came looking for you. Think, Dorcas! Would your actions please your wife?

Dorcas
.........You're right.

Lyn
Well?

Dorcas
I understand. I can't do this. I'm done with these bandits. Here and now.

Lyn
Really?

Dorcas
Yes...And I would repay you for your kindness toward Natalie. Allow me to fight for you.

*Tutorial
In this way, you can sometimes turn enemies into allies. Never underestimate the power of persuasive speech. Your new companion, Dorcas, is an axe-wielding fighter. Do you remember the weapon triangle? Axes are strong against lances and weak against swords. Axes have more power than other weapons, but they are also more difficult to hit with. Try using Dorcas to attack. Select Dorcas now.

Selected someone else

*Dorcas
So you're their tactician...I'll use my axes and fight alongside you. Direct me as you will.

*Tutorial
The weapon Dorcas is wielding is called a handaxe. Use it to attack an adjacent opponent, or throw it in indirect combat in the manner of a bow. This versatility makes it a valuable weapon. It's difficult to hit with, though, so don't rely on it too much. Now let's use the handaxe and try some indirect combat.

*Tutorial
Right now, after all of your units have moved, it automatically becomes the enemy's turn, right? Sometimes, there are moments when you might not want or be able to move all your units. When it's bothersome to tell your units to wait one by one, select end from the map menu to speed things up. To display the map menu, place the cursor on an unoccupied space and press the A Button.

After a certain amount of turns

Carjiga
What are you waiting for? She's just a child! A girl! Grrr! Get more men up here now!!

After a certain amount of turns Carjigas was killed

Ratface
I can't believe Carjiga's elder brother was beaten! Bring more men!! We can't go home in shame!

Dorcas talks to Natalie

Dorcas
Natalie!

Natalie
Is it you?

Dorcas
Natalie! Are you all right? What were you thinking, coming out all this way?

Natalie
I was worried about you. Please, don't let my leg trouble you anymore. You mustn't put yourself in such danger. Please!

Dorcas
I'm sorry. I must have been out of my head. I didn't realize...That girl Lyn made me open my eyes.

Natalie
Lyndis brought you here?

Dorcas
I'll explain later. We've got to drive back these bandits first. Listen, stay put. Don't move from here.

Natalie
All right. As long as you're here, I know I'm safe.

Carjiga is attacked

Carjiga
Urgh! How? Why are they so tough? You! Bring more men here right away!

Carjiga dies

Carjiga
Arrgh.. This isn't...Not me...

Natalie dies and created a male tactician

Natalie
Ah...

Lyn
Natalie!

Lyn
I wasn't strong enough......I couldn't protect Natalie. I'm sorry,...I need to be alone....I... I failed her when she needed help most.


Survived for the specified turns and Carjiga is alive

Carjiga
Curses! They're not human! Listen up, rogues! Retreat! Pull back!

Survived for the specified turns and Carjiga was killed

Ratface
Curses! They're not human! Listen up, rogues! Retreat! Pull back!

Created a male tactician

Lyn
Look, (Name of tactician)! The foe is fleeing! Victory is ours!

Created a female tactician

Lyn
The enemy's fled...(Name of tactician)! We've won!!!

After battle

Dorcas was not recruited

Lyn
...

Dorcas
Why don't you strike?

Lyn
You're Dorcas, aren't you?

Dorcas
Huh? Why do you know my name?

Lyn
Come with me. Natalie's waiting inside.

Dorcas
What did you say?

Dorcas
Natalie!

Natalie
Is it you?

Dorcas
Natalie! Are you all right? What were you thinking, coming all this way?

Natalie
I was worried about you. Please, don't worry any more about my leg. You mustn't put yourself in such danger. Please!

Dorcas
I'm sorry. I must have lost my head.

Dorcas was recruited

Natalie
Dorcas!

Dorcas
I'm so sorry, Natalie.

Lyn
All's well that ends well. Right, Natalie?

Dorcas is alive

Dorcas
Our village is close. I'll take Natalie home and return tomorrow.

Lyn
Hm? Why can't we just say our farewells today?

Dorcas
Well, I...I spoke with I... I've been invited to join your group.

Lyn
But we're going to Lycia...

Dorcas
I have to go somewhere to earn money. If you think I'll be of use, I'd like to fight for you. You helped my wife...I owe you.

Lyn
Dorcas...

Natalie
Please, Lyn. We are both in agreement on this. Watch over my husband.

Dorcas was killed

Dorcas
Our village is near. I'm going to take Natalie and return home. After that...I'll think on it while my injuries heal.

Lyn
I see... Take care. Dorcas, Natalie...I wish you both happiness.

Conversation continues

Sain is alive

Lyn
Things have finally calmed down.

Kent
We'll continue taking turns keeping watch. Please rest easily.

Lyn
Is that all right? Are you sure? Sain?

Sain
Oh! Er, yes! Of course!

Lyn
Let me warn you...If bandits sneak up on you, they'll cut you down without mercy. Do you understand that?

Sain
What, do you doubt my bravery? Am I not a knight? There's no need to worry! Right, Kent?

Kent
If there's anything suspicious, We'll take care of it. Rest assured.

Lyn
Really? Well, good night then. See you tomorrow,

Kent
Let's go.

Sain
Ha! No one ever trusts me...

Sain was killed

Lyn
Things have finally calmed down.

Kent
We'll continue taking turns keeping watch. Please rest easily.

Lyn
Is that all right? Are you sure? Sain?

Sain
Ye-Yes! Of course!

Lyn
Let me warn you...If bandits sneak up on you, they will cut you down without mercy. Do you understand that?

Sain
What are you saying? Am I not a knight? There's no need to worry so! Right, Kent?

Kent
If there's anything suspicious, I will take care of it. Please be assured.

Lyn
Really? Well, goodnight then.

Lyn
See you tomorrow,

Kent
Let's go.

Sain
Ha ha...No one trusts me...