Prologue: The Verge of History (Script)

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Story Summary: Robin is found lying in a field with no memory. After he helps Chrom fend off a band of brigands, he is welcomed into the Shepherds as a tactician.

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> Animated Cutscene

Lissa
Chrom, we have to do SOMETHING.

Chrom
What do you propose we do?

Lissa
I... I dunno...

Chrom
I see you're awake now.

Lissa
Hey there!

Chrom
There are better places to take a nap than on the ground you know.
Give me your hand.

> Chrom pulls Robin up, switches to regular scene

Chrom
You all right?

Robin
Y-yes... Thank you, Chrom.

Chrom
Ah, then you know who I am?

Robin
No, actually, I... It's strange... Your name, it just...came to me...

Chrom
...Hmm, how curious. Tell me, what's your name? What brings you here?

Robin
My name is... It's... Hmm?

Chrom
...You don't know your own name?

Robin
I'm not sure if... I'm sorry, but where am I, exactly?

Lissa
Hey, I've heard of this! It's called amnesia!

Frederick
It's called a load of pegasus dung. We're to believe you remember milord's name, but not your own?

Robin
B-but it's the truth!

Chrom
...What if it IS true, Frederick? We can't just leave him/her here, alone and confused. What sort of Shepherds would we be then?

Frederick
Just the same, milord, I must emphasize caution. 'Twould not do to let a wolf into our flock.

Chrom
Right then—we'll take him/her back to town and sort this out there.

Robin
Wait just one moment. Do I have a say in this?

Chrom
Peace, friend—I promise we'll hear all you have to say back in town. Now come.

> Scene changes

Robin
What will you do with me? Am I to be your prisoner?

Chrom
Hah! You'll be free to go once we establish you're no enemy of Ylisse.

Robin
Is that where we are? Ylisse?

Frederick
You've never heard of the halidom? Ha! Someone pay this actor/actress. He/She plays quite the fool! The furrowed brow is especially convincing...

Chrom
Frederick, please. This land is known as the Halidom of Ylisse. Our ruler, Emmeryn, is called the exalt. I suppose proper introductions are in order... My name is Chrom—but then, you already knew that. The delicate one here is my little sister, Lissa.

Lissa
I am NOT delicate! ...Hmph! Ignore my brother, please. He can be a bit thick sometimes. But you're lucky the Shepherds found you. Brigands would've been a rude awakening!

Robin
Shepherds? You tend sheep? ...In full armor?

Chrom
Heh, it's a dangerous job. Just as Frederick the Wary here.

Frederick
A title I shall wear with pride. Gods forbid one of us keeps an appropriate level of caution. I have every wish to trust you, stranger, but my station mandates otherwise.

Robin
I understand, sir. I would do no less myself. My name is Robin. ...I just remembered that. How odd. I suppose that's one mystery solved.

Chrom
Robin? Is that foreign? ...Ah, well. We can discuss it later. We're almost to town. Once we—

Lissa
Chrom, look! The town!

> Scene switches to burning town, changes back to Chrom

Chrom
Damn it! The town is ablaze! Those blasted brigands, no doubt... Frederick, Lissa! Quickly!

Frederick
What about him/her?

Chrom
Unless he's/she's on fire as well, it can wait!

Frederick
Aptly put, milord.

Lissa
Let's go already!

Robin
But what about— Hmm...

> Scene shifts to burning town

Garrick
Gwa ha ha! Get to it, lads! Grab anything shiny, and put the rest to the torch! We gots an example to set for these Ylissean types! Ain't that right, lass?

Maiden
S-stay away from me! Please! Someone! HEEEEEELP!

> Scene shifts back to Chrom

Lissa
Chrom, we have to stop them!

Chrom
Don't worry—after today, these bandits won't be bothering anyone ever again...

Robin
Wait!

Chrom
Robin! You followed us! Why?

Robin
I...I'm not certain myself. But I'm armed, and I know my way around a fight, if you'll have me.

Chrom
Of course—strength in numbers. Just stay close!

>'Player Phase' flashes

Frederick
Remember, Robin, we face practiced thieves and murderers. They will grant us no quarter. It's kill or be killed.

>Battle Start

>Choose Robin

Chrom
So, Robin, I see you wear a sword. Is it— Wait, is that a tome? ...You know magic?

Robin
I...believe so? I suppose I should check.

Chrom
You believe so? Perhaps I'll just keep a few paces behind you for the time being...

Robin
No, I can control it, I'm sure. Now, how did this work again? Ah, yes...

>Choose Lissa

Lissa
We'll see who's delicate! I may not be able to attack like Chrom, but when you get injured? I'LL be the one stitching your bones back together, care of my trusty staff! You just tell me where to go, Robin.

>When someone is injured

Chrom
Is anyone hurt? It would be foolish to leave a wound untreated.

Robin
Indeed. Timely use of a staff or a vulnerary should prevent the worst.

>Choose Chrom on Turn 3 or later

Chrom
Still with us, Robin?

Robin
Hmm... It's strange. Here on the battlefield, I can... Well, I can "see" things.

Chrom
See things? Like what?

Robin
The enemy's strength, their weaponry, the flow of battle... I must have studied this somewhere.

Chrom
So, you're saying you can size up the enemy at a glance?

Robin
Yes, it would seem so. And perhaps more, if I apply myself...

>Start of Turn 4

Chrom
Are you all right, Robin? Don't rush into danger.

Robin
I'm fine, Chrom. Don't worry.

Chrom
You've lent us your strength, and that makes you a friend. Having an ally by my side gives me courage.

Robin
Thank you, but...I think there's more to it than that.

Chrom
What do you mean?

Robin
I believe there's a tactical advantage to fighting side by side... It's fuzzy... Wait, yes: working in pairs improves strength, defense, speed... Yes, yes, I'm sure of it!

~~

Chrom
Good. We haven't been noticed. Let's get close while we can! I'll go first... Where should I move to?

> Selecting Unit Besides Chrom

Chrom
It's too dangerous. I'll go first.

> Moving Chrom

Chrom
Good, now show the others where to move to. Or if everyone is where you want them to be, we can end our movement.

> After first turn

Garrick
All right boys, y'all know the routine! Don't let no one stand in our way! You take someone down, you make sure they stay down!

> Turn 2

Chrom
We're close enough! Now, it's time to attack!

> Selecting Chrom

Chrom
Still with us, Robin?

Robin
Hmm... It's strange. Here on the battlefield, I can... Well, I can "see" things.

Chrom
See things? Like what?

Robin
The enemy's strength, their weaponry, the flow of battle... I must have studied this somewhere.

Chrom
So, you're saying you can size up the enemy at a glance?

Robin
Yes, it would seem so. And perhaps more, if I apply myself...

> Selecting Robin

Chrom
So, Robin, I see you wear a sword. Is it— Wait, is that a tome? ...You know magic?

Robin
I...believe so? I suppose I should check.

Chrom
You believe so? Perhaps I'll just keep a few paces behind you for the time being...

Robin
No, I can control it, I'm sure. Now, how did this work again? Ah, yes...

> Selecting Lissa

Lissa
We'll see who's delicate! I may not be able to attack like Chrom, but when you get injured? I'LL be the one stitching your bones back together, care of my trusty staff! You just tell me where to go, Robin.

> Enemy Phase of Turn 2

Garrick
Blast! The Shepherds! Finish 'em off! We'll deal with the villagers later!

> Start of turn 3

Chrom
Is anyone hurt? It would be foolish to leave a wound untreated.

Robin
Indeed. Timely use of a staff or a vulnerary should prevent the worst.

> Start of Turn 4

Chrom
Are you all right, Robin? Don't rush into danger.

Robin
I'm fine, Chrom. Don't worry.

Chrom
You've lent us your strength, and that makes you a friend. Having an ally by my side gives me courage.

Robin
Thank you, but...I think there's more to it than that.

Chrom
What do you mean?

Robin
I believe there's a tactical advantage to fighting side by side... It's fuzzy... Wait, yes: working in pairs improves strength, defense, speed... Yes, yes, I'm sure of it!

~~

> Attacking Garrick

Garrick
Here, sheepy sheepy! Come to the slaughter!

> Defeating Garrick

Garrick
Bwaaargh!

> After Chapter Dialogue

Robin
Well, that's the end of that.

Lissa
Lucky for the town, we were close by. But holy wow, Robin! You were incredible! Swords, sorcery, AND tactics! Is there anything you can't do?

Chrom
You're certainly no helpless victim, that much is for sure.

Frederick
Indeed. Perhaps you might even be capable of an explanation for how you came here?

Robin
I understand your skepticism, Sir Frederick. And I cannot explain why only some knowledge has returned to me. But please, believe me. I have shared all that I know.

Chrom
You fought to save Ylissean lives. My heart says that's enough.

Frederick
And your mind, milord? Will you not heed its counsel as well?

Chrom
Frederick, the Shepherds could use someone with Robin's talents. We've brigands and unruly neighbors, all looking to bloody our soil. Would you really have us lose such an able tactician? Besides, I believe his/her story, odd as it might be.

Robin
Th-thank you, Chrom.

Chrom
So how about it? Will you join us, Robin?

Robin
I would be honored.

> Scene Shifts

Frederick
Did you notice, milord? The brigands spoke with a Plegian accent.

Robin
Plegian? What's that?

Chrom
Plegia is Ylisse's westerly neighbor. They send small bands into our territory, hoping to instigate a war.

Lissa
And it's the poor townsfolk who suffer! Totally innocent, and totally helpless...

Frederick
They do have us, milady: Shepherds to protect the sheep. Do not be swept up in your anger. It will cloud your judgment.

Lissa
I know, I know... Don't worry. I'll get used to all this.

Villager
Milord, please! You must stay the night! We are simple folk of simple means, but we would gladly toast your valor with a feast!

Frederick
A most generous offer, sir, and no doubt your hospitality would be grand... But I'm afraid we must hurry back to Ylisstol.

Lissa
Dark meat only for me, medium well, and no salt in the soup. I simply— Wait, what?! We're not staying?! But, Frederick, it's nearly dark!

Frederick
When night falls, we'll camp. Eat off the land, make our bed of twigs and the like... I believe you mentioned you would be "getting used to this"?

Lissa
Frederick? Sometimes I hate you.

Robin
You've quite the stern lieutenant there.

Lissa
Yeah, well, "stern" is one name for it. I can think of a few others!

Chrom
Frederick only smiles when he's about to bring down the axe.

Robin
Duly noted.

Frederick
*Ahem* You do realize I AM still present?

Chrom
Oh, we realize.

Robin
Heh heh.

Frederick
Milord remains as amusing as ever. Now then, shall we be going?

Chrom
All right, all right. Ready to go, Robin? The capital isn't far.

End Chapter