Chapter 13: Frozen Land (Script)

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Opening

This was truly a journey beyond all imagination.
Five thousand meters... No, perhaps even higher than that.
The clouds already below them, they ascend the frozen mountain.
Suffocation... Vertigo...
They were already approaching the limits of their strengths.

Main story

Jagen:
Well, Chris, is everyone making good use of the drill grounds? Of course, if you win often, you'll be that much stronger. Chris, you...

(If you’ve trained a lot)

Jagen:
Oho-ho, you... You've done very well, haven't you?

Chris:
Yes, I go there often.

Jagen:
I see. Then there is nothing I have to add. I should recommend the drill grounds to the others.

(If you’ve trained a few times)

Jagen:
Oho-ho, you... You've been winning quite often, eh? Not bad at all.

Chris:
Thank you. But I hope to improve further.

Jagen:
That's the spirit! I should recommend the drill grounds to the others.

(If you haven’t trained)

Jagen:
Hmm, you... It seems you haven't won much yet. Are you purposely avoiding the drill grounds?

Chris:
S-sorry, I don't really have the money, so...

Jagen:
Well, it's fine if you're not struggling now, but when things get tough, that experience will be the clincher. Just remember, if you ever feel that your foes are too strong, there is a place where you can hone your skills.

(Map Start)

Marth:
Are we there yet, Xane? We've climbed so high already. It's freezing and... It's becoming increasingly difficult to breathe...

Xane:
Just hang on a bit longer, princey. Look, you can see it, right? That's the Ice Dragon Shrine over there. Where Gotoh's waitin' for you.

Marth:
You know, I must admit, I was shocked when you told me that Tiki was the daughter of the Divine Dragon King. And that you and Gotoh were both divine dragons.

Xane:
Oh, yeah... but y'see, after the war, Gotoh and I threw away our dragon stones. So, I can never be a dragon again. Sure, Gotoh still stands by Naga's command and watches out for humans... But that ain't my thing. Y'see, I don't like humans. I've got nothin' but contempt for those who treated the defenseless Manaketes like insects. So I can understand why Medeus despised you humans so. Medeus, an Earth Dragon prince, was the only one of his tribe who become a Manakete. And, as ordered by Naga, he guarded the Dragon's Altar. But the once peaceful human race, drunk with power, began to rule with tyranny. They oppressed the dragons who had done nothin' wrong. Furious at their betrayal by humans, the Manaketes gathered in Dolhr, and they created a nation for their people. Then they fought to conquer humanity. To save the humans, Gotoh gave them the divine sword Falchion. He established an academy in Khadein, and began to teach magic. Me? I was just an onlooker. Winner or loser, it was no concern of mine.

Marth:
But then, why help me? I too am human...

Xane:
You're different. And you seem kind of flaky. I can't exactly leave you alone...

Marth:
Err... Thanks, Xane.

Xane:
I... Oh, look at me. I'm blushin'. Anyway, let's head to the shrine. But watch out for the ice dragons. Even though they've lost their minds, they still protect the shrine instinctively. The poor creatures...

(Recruiting Beck)

Marth:
You, you're Beck! To think we'd meet here of all places!

Beck:
Me too, Prince Marth. Boy am I surprised to see you. It's been far too long. After the war, I was travelin' the continent. And, um, somehow...

Marth:
...You landed up here? Well, thank goodness. There's no way you would have joined the barbarians. Beck, we're fighting another war. Why don't you come with us?

Beck:
I don't have my ballista any more. Just my horse-buddy right 'ere. But if you're fine with that, then sure. I'll help you princey.

(Fighting Beck)

Beck:
What's the point of war?

(Killing Beck)

Beck:
D-damn... it... You too... Pony...?

(Stage Ending)

Marth:
There's something that's been bothering me. The five orbs are very important, correct? But Lord Gotoh never told us much about them. Do you know anything about them, Xane?

Xane:
Well, Gotoh kept his lips shut 'cause he was afraid of givin' you a heart attack. Tell you what, I'll tell you about 'em. But I have to warn you, it's a looooong story. The orbs are meant for the shield that binds the earth dragons... In other words, they were once embedded in the shield itself. The orbs have been handed down for generations amongst the divine dragons and each contains a hidden power. The shield itself is but a pedestal for the five orbs to release their innate powers. If even one orb is missing, the seal's a goner.

Marth:
I see. But if that's the case, why were the orbs separated?

Xane:
'Cause the shield broke. The Binding Shield that was enshrined in the Fane of Raman was stolen.

Marth:
When exactly did this happen?

Xane:
Six hundred years ago, I reckon. Gotoh scoured the lands searchin' for the shield, hopin' to get it back. He managed to retrieve the five orbs, but in the end, he couldn't find the shield. Then, in the last war... The Fane of Raman was looted and the orbs were scattered once more.

Marth:
I see. So the orbs that Lord Gotoh lost... He's searching for them again?

Xane:
Yep. I'm sure you know about the Starsphere, Lightsphere and Geosphere... But there's also the Darksphere and Lifesphere. Gotoh's got the Lightsphere, but the Starsphere's in pieces, and it sounds like Gharnef gave the Darksphere to Hardin.

Marth:
The Geosphere is in Altea, so all that remains is the Lifesphere.

Xane:
Anyway, let's go inside. I'll be helpin' you too. Now, come on, princey!

(If you unlocked the sidequest)

Jagen:
Sire, please wait. Chris, you as well.

Jagen:
I just received a distressing message. People have been sighted not far behind us. There seems to be a battle underway.

Marth:
Out here? Could it be the barbarians? Or perhaps it's the assassins...

Jagen:
In any case, this area is almost entirely uninhabited. So it can't be any old people... To make matters worse, the snow is becoming heavier... Fighting will be difficult in this weather.

Marth:
But if there are allies...

Chris:
Indeed. We cannot abandon them. If there are allies that is...

Marth:
Then we'll just have to find out for ourselves, before the battle is over. Let's go!