Chapter 11: Mad King Gangrel (Script)

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Pre-Battle

Aversa
The enemy has taken the field, milord.

Gangrel
Back already? Ha! It feels as though we just said our good-byes...

Aversa
Our scouts report they are in surprisingly good spirits...

Gangrel
Since when do you trust our scouts? Besides, what does it matter? They're armed like beggars compared to us! I could break their ranks as easily as I break wind.

Aversa
I'd love to hear the song the bards make of that.

Gangrel
Aversa, there is a truth about the world this Ylissean whelp must learn. A man is either strong... or he is dead! Bwa ha haaa!

>Soldier enters

Soldier
Y-Your Highness! Dire news!

Gangrel
Oh? Speak.

Soldier
Our troops are laying down their weapons and deserting en masse! Please, sire... I am but a messenger... Have mercy...

>Scene change

Frederick
Milord, I've a report from Khan Flavia. The Plegian army is in disarray.

Chrom
How do you mean?

Frederick
It seems many of their soldiers are opposed to further violence. There has been infighting, desertion... Gangrel is trying to stamp out the mutiny by force, but with little success. Outside of a few faithful who serve him directly, his army has all but collapsed.

Chrom
This is incredible new. But why...? ... Emmeryn.

Frederick
Yes, milord. Emmeryn. The report says Gangrel's men chant her name as they abandon the field. Her words, and her sacrifice, have made her a folk hero of sorts.

Chrom
Emmeryn... Why did it take me so long to understand? She believed all people desire peace. She knew, deep down, the Plegians wanted it, too. It just took her to bring it to the surface.

Avatar
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Chrom
I hope she can see this, wherever she is... Today we put an end to Mad King Gangrel and bring peace back to the land.

Start Battle

Gangrel
Good day, my little princeling! Still dreaming of your squashed sister?

Chrom
No more talk, Gangrel. Today you die, and peace returns to Ylisse and Plegia.

Gangrel
Pah! Such Hypocrisy! You despise me, wretch! You want to cut me down! You don't know the first thing about peace. No man does!

Chrom
I know more than you ever will.

Gangrel
More than me? More than ME?! Dwa ha! ... You ARE me! When life asks you answer with blood!

Chrom
Maybe you're right... I will never be my sister. I cannot forgive men like you - men who sow nothing but evil. all I have left are her words, and her memory. Were I alone, I might be driven to madness. ... Or worse. But I'm not alone. My friends and brothers-in-arms stand behind me.

Gangrel
..Are you done? May I vomit now? Bwa ha ha! What a flowery harangue! Men are beasts! Nothing more! We fight! We kill! We devour our prey! Beasts do not stand behind beasts little prince... They use each other only so long as it suits their own selfish purpose!

Chrom
Perhaps this explains why your own soldiers refuse to stand behind you? You are a poison. A festering wound. And I wil do what my sister could not.

Gangrel
Such a clever tongue you have, little prince... It will look quite fetching hanging on my mantle, next to your sister's corpse!

>Enter Olivia

Olivia
Milord, I have come! ... Am I too late? I don't claim my dance as anything special, but Khan Basilio says it renews the spirit!

>Battle Start

>End of first enemy phase
Gangrel
Yes- draw closer! Let them charge at me with their RAGE! More of my soldiers shall greet them at every foolish step.

>Gangrel (Normal)
Gangrel
Clinging to each other won't save you maggots when the boot falls!

>Gangrel (vs. Chrom)
Gangrel
Come, princeling! I've sharpened my sword just for you!

Chrom
My sister wished for our people to know peace, Gangrel. But as long as you draw breath, it can never come. For Ylisse!

>Gangrel Dies
Gangrel
F-fool of... a prince... Your people care not for you... You are...alone... As every man lives and dies: ... alone ...

>Battle End

Post-Battle

Soldier
Sire, the remaining Plegian forces are surrendering en masse!

Chrom
Order our forces to cease fighting at once.

Soldier
Yes, sire!

>Scene change

Flavia
Then it's finished. Once their messenger delivers our terms, that's it. We put an end to this bloody business, once and for all.

Chrom
We've won... Somehow I don't feel like celebrating.

Basilio
Victory can be bitter as well as sweet, boy. It's good you learn that now.

Flavia
Regna Ferox lost many good soldiers today. We need to see to our dead. Then it's time to attend to the living and rebuild our army.

Chrom
I'm sorry Flavia. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Ylisse will compensate your nation in whatever fashion-

Flavia
Oh? In that case, how about you hand over the Fire Emblem and we'll call it even? ... Hah! Just a little Feroxi humor. Don't worry about our finances Chrom. Reparations will fall to Plegia, and I've seen their treasury- they can well afford it.

Basilio
Yes, pity the man who stands between Flavia ans a full coffer, boy.

Chrom
Heh, I'll have to remember that when you come to visit Ylisstol.

Bonus Scene (If Chrom is unmarried at the beginning of Chapter 11)

>If Chrom is unmarried, the script will change.

Chrom x Sumia

>Sumia enters

Sumia
Captain!

Chrom
Sumia?

Sumia
Oh, Captain! You made it! You're safe!

> Sumia hugs Chrom

Flavia
Hoo! Give these two some room!

Chrom
Sumia...you're...choking me...

Sumia
Are you hurt? Grazed, even? You look exhausted!

Lissa
Chrom?! Say something!

Chrom
I'm trying to!

Lissa
Uh-huh. Flavia? Robin? Maybe we should... you know.

Flavia
Carry on, lovebirds.

> Everyone but Chrom and Sumia leave

Chrom
Hey, are you - come on, don't cry.

Sumia
*Sniff* S-sorry! I just...

Chrom
No, don't apologize. I've been so worried about everyone else lately... My sister, our party, my people... It feels nice to have someone worry about me. Especially someone who I... I mean, someone so... So gifted with pegasi.

Sumia
You've been through so much.

Chrom
So many have suffered and died because of my actions. Next to my sister's legacy, I feel I'm already a disappointment...

Sumia
But that's not true! Everyone fought so hard for you! Why would we all do that for a man didn't believe in?

Chrom
Heh, I see your point... Thanks, Sumia. You always help me see the... brighter side of things.

Sumia
To me, you're the brightest thing!

Chrom
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Sumia
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Chrom
Sumia...

Sumia
Y-yes?

Chrom
I'm far from a perfect man, and I know you can do bettter. But whenever you're close... you give me strength. So, what I want to ask is.. Will you be my wife?

Sumia
YES! Yes, yes, oh yes!

Chrom
Oh, thank gods! I was worried for a second because... Well, anyway... This is for you.

Sumia
Y-your ring? But ut bears the Ylissean crest! Chrom, I... I can't take this.

Chrom
Yes, you can. My parents had it made to celebrate my birth. They wanted me to give it to the woman I would spend my life with. Take it. Please. And know I will love you until the day I die.

Sumia
Capt- Chrom... Thank you. I swear I will return that love to you a hundredfold!

Chrom
Then I am a fortunate man. I'll need to ask for a bit of patience for the near future. My first duty must be to heal the scars of war and assume my role for the people. But then, we can begin out life together.

Sumia
I'll wait as long as it takes! I... I still hardly believe it. This is like a dream. So much pain surrounds us, and yet... I think this is the happiest day of my life.

Chrom
I feel the same way. I know together we can bring joy back to the royal palace. I'll do everything I can to make the castle a happy home for us... my love.

Sumia
My love.

Chrom x Sully

> Everyone but Chrom leaves, Sully enters

Sully
Ho, Captain! You hurt? I was concerned.

Chrom
No, I'm fine Sully. I just... Wait. You were... concerned?

Sully
Yes you arse-head! Concerned! I have a mouth of filth, not a heart of stone.

Chrom
Ha ha! Same old Sully... You know, sometimes I forget... You've always been there for me. You've been fighting at my side for years, you know?

Sully
Of course I know! I was there, remember?!

Chrom
Hold on, Sully, I'm being serious. Just listen for a moment. You've been coming to my rescue for as long as the Shepherds have existed. And I've needed a lot of rescuing...

Sully
You dolt, don't you know that's because I... *Ahem* I mean, it's my duty, sir. But you sell yourself short, Captain. Most men would collapse rather than suffer a fraction of what you've been through. But you shoulder it alone, and without complaint. You're a damn good man! You're... amazing.

Chrom
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Sully
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Chrom
Sully, what you said just now...

Sully
...The arse-head bit?

Chrom
*Sigh* No, after that - about how I go it alone. I don't want to anymore, Sully. I want to have a partner to share it with, the good and the bad, all of it. My sister always followed her heart, so now I'm going to follow mine... Sully...will you marry me?

Sully
...Har har har! Oh, that's rich, Captain! Damn, you sure know how to... Um, how to... Oh, crap. You're serious aren't you?

Chrom
Perhaps this might answer your question?

Sully
A-a ring?! But this bears the Ylissean crest! You shouldn't-

Chrom
My parents had it made to celebrate my birth. They wanted me to give it to the woman I would spend my life with. Take it. Take it and know I will fight with you until my last breath.

Sully
This is... Oh, Chrom. I can't friggin' believe this!

Chrom
I'll need to ask for a bit of patience for the near future. My first duty is to heal the scars of war and assume my role for the people. But then, we can begin our life together.

Sully
Oh, I'm not going ANYWHERE! ... It's funny. I've known you so long, we're practically one mind. But I didn't see this coming at all. I feel...happy. Happy beyond belief. What have you done to me, you damned son of a griffon?!

Chrom
I know together we can bring joy back to the royal palace. I'll do everything I can to make the castle a happy home for us... my love.

Sully
Okay, THAT's going to take some getting used to.

Chrom x Maribelle

> Everyone but Chrom leaves, Maribelle enters

Maribelle
Prince Chrom! Are you hurt?

Chrom
I'm fine, Maribelle. Sorry, I didn't mean to worry you.

Maribelle
I was worried about Lissa! Who would protect her if something were to befall you?

Chrom
Oh. I...I see. Forgive me.

Maribelle
I'm... I'm sorry, that wasn't how I wanted that to---

Chrom
Don't be sorry. When we lost Emmeryn, I was lost in my own pain. I was selfish... I couldn't be there to offer comfort to Lissa. ...But it was all right, because an amazing woman WAS there for her, all along...

Maribelle
Lissa is a treasure. She's the best friend I could ever have. Lissa is a treasure. She's the best friend I could ever have.

Chrom
...Yes?

Maribelle
I'll always be there for... Oh, don;t make me say it!

Chrom
Maribelle.

Maribelle
Y-yes?!

Chrom
I know I'm not perfect... I'm rash, I can be rude...I'm far from the gentleman you deserve.But I've seen the love you are capable of, and I've grown so very fond of you...My sister always followed her heart, so now I'm going to follow mine...Maribelle... Would you be my wife?

Maribelle
Y-your wife?! Oh Chrom, are you sincere? This is no jest?!

Chrom
No jest, Maribelle, I swear. And to prove it...

Maribelle
B-but...this is your royal ring! Prince Chrom, I don't know if I can---

Chrom
Of course you can. My parents had it made ot celebrate my birth.They wanted me to give it to the woman I would spend my life with.Take it. Please. And know I will love you until the day I die.

Maribelle
This and your vow are the finest gifts any woman could dream of...

Chrom
Then the finest woman shall have them.I'll need to ask for a bit of patience for the near future.My first duty must be to heal the scars of war and assume my role for the people.But then, we can begin our life together.

Maribelle
I am a patient woman. ...Well, if I try. Together with you and Lissa forever..Oh! I've wanted this my whole life.

Chrom
I know together we can bring joy back to the royal palace. I'll do everything I can to make the castle a happy home for us...my love.

Maribelle
My prince...

Chrom x Robin

Chrom
Robin…

Robin
What’s wrong, Chrom? You look so serious.

Chrom
I…I think I owe you an apology. This wasn’t your war to fight.

Robin
But I chose to fight it.

Chrom
All I’ve been thinking about is stopping Gangrel, no matter the cost. Even my own life would not have been too high a price to pay.

Robin
It would have been for us! …And for me.

Chrom
I’ve been thinking a lot lately, about everything. And about you, Robin. In many ways, you’re the best fighter I’ve ever known… and the best friend. You are a special woman, and I…I wonder if you think of me as more than your leader?

Robin
I think of you as a great man, and…dear to my heart.

Chrom
I never want to let you go, Robin. Does that make me selfish?

Robin
If so, then let me be selfish, too. I would be with you, always.

Chrom
……

Robin
……

Chrom
Robin?

Robin
Yes, Chrom?

Chrom
We met under unusual circumstances, but lives have been made from far less. My sister always followed her heart, so now I’m going to follow mine…What I want to ask you…Well, what I mean is…Will you marry me?

Robin
…Yes.

Chrom
Ha ha! With a word you’ve made me the happiest man in all the realm! Now I’ll need to ask for a bit of patience for the near future… My first duty must be to heal the scars of war and assume my role for the people. But then, we can begin our life together.

Robin
That’s all right. I’m a tactician, remember? I’ll figure something out.

Chrom
Thank you.

Robin
I can’t help but think back to the day we first met…Strange, isn’t it, the way fate brought us together? I’m a lucky woman to have met you, and luckier still now.

Chrom
I know together we can bring joy back to the royal palace. I’ll do everything I can to make the castle a happy home for us…my love.

Robin
My love.

>Scene change, marriage CG

Two Years Later

And so the war between Ylisse and Plegia was ended. Prince Chrom and Robin worked tirelessly to restore Ylisse's splendor. This would be no easy task, for the war had taken a heavy toll on the halidom. But with Feroxi muscle and Plegian gold, they brought peace back to the people. All the while, the prince forswore the title of exalt, out of respect to his late sister. Even so, his subjects grew eager for their new ruler to take a wife. And in his heart, Chrom had always known who that woman would be. The royal wedding was a joyous occasion, attended by thousands from near and far. Finally, it seemed that the last lingering wounds of Ylisse's history had healed. But then, two years later...

>Scene change, two years later

Soldier
Sire, a messenger from Regna Ferox. See them in at once. Yes, milord.

>enter Raimi

Raimi
Prince Chrom, I come on behalf of Khan Regnant Flavia.

Chrom
Flavia? Well, this is a surprise. Is something amiss?

Raimi
I fear so, milord. The khan requests your presence at a summit as soon as you're able.

Chrom
What's happened?

Raimi
Our western neighbors of Valm are no longer acting so neighborly. The emperor, who they name Conqueror, has launched warships against us.

Chrom
An invasion? Are you certain of this?

Raimi
Yes, milord. The khan hopes to meet with you in Ferox, if it please you.

Frederick
What do you make of this, sire?

Chrom
Ill business to be sure. Raimi, we will meet with Flavia at once...

>Scene will change depending on who is married to Chrom

Sumia Version

Sumia
Chrom...

Chrom
I'd stay with you if I could, Sumia, but we owe Regna Ferox a great debt. I must apprise myself of the facts there before of action.

Sumia
I'm not asking you to stay here with me. I'm saying I'm coming with you.

Chrom
B-but Lucina is newly born! She needs her mother now.

Sumia
Can she not be wet-nursed as you and Lissa were? That is House Ylisse's tradition, is it not? Lucina is a strong child; she takes after her father. The Brand in her left eye is not your only gift to her.

Chrom
I'm worried about more than our child. ...I'm worried about you.

Sumia
That's sweet. But I'm still coming.

Chrom
*Sigh* ... I know better than to argue once your mind is made.

Lissa
Wow, Sumia really has you trained well! Whh-ksssh!

Chrom
Lissa - you're not helping. Just promise me you'll return at the first sign of danger, Sumia. Lissa and I had Emm of course, but we lost our parents when we were young. I want Lucina to grow up with her whole family around her.

Sumia
I'll be careful. I promise.

Sully Version

Sully
Chrom.

Chrom
I know what you're going to say, Sully, but we owe Regna Ferox a huge debt. I must apprise myself of the facts there before deciding on a course of action.

Sully
Ha! And I suppose I'll stay here, right? Fluff the pillows? Bake some damn pies? Maybe knit a blanket so you can snuggle up in your own damn pigheadedness?! The hell with that! I'm coming.

>Lucina CG

Chrom
B-but Lucina is newly born! She needs her mother now.

Sully
She needs milk, Chrom. Not mothers. She can be wet-nursed like the rest of House Ylisse. Hell, you and Lissa turned out fine, didn't you?! Lucina is a strong child; she takes after her father. The Brand in her left eye proves it. And I'll not let you be the only one to set a strong example.

Chrom
Sully, please, will you just-

Sully
You can try to stop me, Chrom! Maybe even sneak away on your own... But you of all people know how I ride when I'm motivated... I'll catch you.

Lissa
Ha ha! Better just give in right now, Chrom! I mean, it's not like you ever win any argument with Sully anyw-

Chrom
LISSA! ... You're not helping. Just promise me if there's any danger you'll stay out of it, Sully. Please. Lissa and I had Emm of course, but we lost our parents when we were young. I want Lucina to grow up with her whole family around her.

Sully
Yes, her whole family. Just remember that means both of us...

Robin Version

Robin
Chrom...

Chrom
I know what you're thinking, Robin, but we owe Regna Ferox a great debt. I must apprise myself of the facts there before deciding on a course of action.

Robin
Nope, not what I was thinking. I was actually going to suggest we discuss strategy as we travel.

Chrom
B-but Lucina is newly born! She needs her mother now.

Robin
You told me House Ylisse has a tradition of wet-nursing. And you and Lissa turned out rather well from where I stand. Lucina is a strong child; she takes after her father. The brand in her left eye proves it.

Chrom
I'm not just worried about her. ...I'd worry about you as well.

Robin
All the more reason to keep me close at hand, no? Together we can be more than we can alone, remember?

Lissa
Aw, let her come, Chrom! You could use her strategic thinking anyway.

Chrom
All right, Robin. Just promise to stay safe. Lissa and I had Emm of course, but we lost our parents when we were young. I want Lucina to grow up with her whole family around her.

Robin
As do I. You have my word.

Olivia Version

Olivia
What about me, my husband?

Chrom
I'd stay with you if I could, Olivia, but we owe Regna Ferox a great debt. I must apprise myself of the facts there before deciding on a course of action.

Olivia
Yes, I suppose so. But I... I was hoping I could go with you. I could dance for our hosts...

>Lucina CG

Chrom
Olivia, Lucina is still newly born. She needs her mother.

Olivia
Can't she be wet-nursed? You and Lissa turned out just fin without a mother by your side. And Lucina is strong, too! She has the Brand, just like you.

Chrom
Am I not allowed to keep you safe?

Olivia
How can you keep me safe if you leave me here?! *sniff*

Lissa
Aw, look at her! She's heartbroken.

Chrom
All right! All right. Gods... But you must promise to stay out of danger. Lissa and I had Emm of course, but we lost our parents when we were young. I want Lucina to grow up with her whole family around her.

Olivia
I know. I promise.

Lissa
I knew you wouldn't leave Olivia. Not after your whole whirlwind romance... Hee hee... Turn my back one minute and you're married. The next minute? A baby!

Chrom
A lot can happen in two years, Lissa. One day you'll understand.

>Flashback

Olivia
G-good day, milord.

Chrom
Oh, hello, Olivia. What a pleasant surprise.

Olivia
Oh! Is it strange? ...Or untoward? I don't mean to be so! I just thought, since you're always so nice to me, I should...

Chrom
I'm happy you're here. I've always like talking to you. Especially since you've become less... Well, terrified of me than before, heh heh...

Olivia
Heh ha, I know! It is so very strange. I've always been painfully shy around strangers, and even some acquaintances. Even a nod sends me running! But...not with you.

Chrom
Basilio deserves my thanks. Were it not for his introduction, we may never have met.

Olivia
I...I suppose not.

Chrom
You're smiling! ...Heh. It suits you.

Olivia
Really? I'm still so new at it. ...Smiling, I mean. ...At you. Until recently, the very thought of you had me weeping in despair!

Chrom
What? But why?

Olivia
No! Not in a bad way! It's just... Well, you're our leader, and such an important man, and we could never...

Chrom
...Be together?

Olivia
But it's all right! I've made my peace with it. It's just... I've never felt this way about a man. It's strange. In a good way. ...I think.

Chrom
You're smiling again.

Olivia
So are you! And I never get to see THAT on the battlefield!

Chrom
I'm never this happy on a battlefield. And rarely this happy off it...

Olivia
Milord...

Chrom
Olivia, I'm going to say something, and you're likely going to think me mad. I know that we barely know each other, but I feel something...extraordinary for you.

Olivia
Y-you do?

Chrom
And not just when you dance! I feel it all the time. You're all I think about.

Olivia
Are you saying...

Chrom
I think I love you. And I know that's madness! I KNOW it! But you know what? It doesn't matter. My sister always followed her heart, so now I'm going to follow mine... Olivia, will you marry me?

Olivia
Holy gods! I mean... Yes... Yes, Chrom! Yes, oh yes! I will marry you!

Chrom
I can't promise it will be easy, but I can promise you my heart.

Olivia
Your heart is all I need.

Chrom
I...I can't believe you said yes. I was worried you might run screaming, heh heh. Oh! Wait! I nearly forgot. I have something for you... Here. Take it as a sign of my devotion.

Olivia
Your royal ring? But this must be so precious to you!

Chrom
I've found something more precious... My parents had this ring crafted to celebrate my birth. They wanted my to give it to the woman I would spend my life with. Take it, and know I will stand by you until the day I die.

Olivia
Chrom, this is... It's all too much.

Chrom
This is a love kindled quickly, but it burns bright in me. It is a love that will last. I believe it with all that I am.

Olivia
If this is madness, then lock me up and discard the key! I hope to never draw sane breath again!

Chrom
So be it! We'll be crazy in love, together.

Maribelle Version

Maribelle
Chrom...

Chrom
I'd stay with you if I could, Maribelle, but we owe Regna Ferox a great debt. I must apprise myself of the facts there before deciding on a course of action.

Maribelle
Oh, I understand completely. So when do we leave?

>Lucina CG

Chrom
...Leave? B-but Lucina is newly born! She needs her mother now.

Maribelle
Lissa has told me the two of you were wet-nursed. I don't think a little common milk will spoil our daughter. Lucina is a strong child; she takes after her father. The Brand in her left eye proves it.

Chrom
It's not that, Maribelle! I'm just... I'd be worried about you.

Maribelle
Then keep me close and all will be well! I'm sure my sister agrees, yes?

Lissa
You bet! Maribelle is family now! She belongs with us!

Chrom
Will you at least promise you will stay out of any possible danger? Lissa and I had Emm of course, but we lost our parents when we were young. I want Lucina to grow up with her whole family around her.

Maribelle
You have my word.

Maiden Version

>Lucina CG

Maiden
...Chrom? My husband?

Chrom
I know. I'd stay with you if I could, but we owe Regna Ferox a great debt. I must apprise myself of the facts there before deciding on a course of action.

Maiden
Yes, I suppose you do.

Chrom
You stay here with Lucina. A newborn should be with her mother.

Maiden
But Chrom, I... *sigh* I suppose there is little wisdom in my going. I know nothing of battle. But I will watch over our daughter while you are away. Lucina is a strong child; she takes after her father. The Brand in her left eye was not your only gift to her. Still, you must promise you will stay safe. For her sake...

Lissa
Aww... You two are so sweet to each other. To think, just a couple years ago: strangers. Now: married with a child!

Chrom
A lot can happen in two years, Lissa. One day you'll understand.

>To next section

To Ferox

Frederick
I will ride ahead and assemble an escort, milord.

Chrom
Thank you Frederick.

Avatar(M)
I'm quite impressed Chrom. You make a fine ruler. You've some a long way from tending sheep!

Chrom
Ha! Have I truly changed so much?

Avatar(M)
Mmm... In a way, you haven't. But you've grown as a leader, and, of course, as a father.

Chrom
I've tried to do my best. My sister left a weighty legacy. I do all I can just to live up to it.

>Scene Change to Castle Ferox

Chrom
I apologize I could not come sooner, Flavia.

Flavia
What matters is you are here, Chrom.

Chrom
Is it true Valmese warships have set sail? What can you tell us?

Flavia
Not much more than that, I'm afraid. The details remain hazy. Just a moment... Oaf! ...Where are you, you big, bald- Chrom is here!

>Enter Basilio

Basilio
Ah! Well met, boy. I knew you'd come. We have someone you should hear from. I believe you've met? He claims to have insight into Valm's intentions.

>Enter Virion and Cherche

Virion
Good day, lords and ladies. How far you all? Allow me the great pleasure, and indeed honor, of introducing myself...

Chrom
We all know who you are, Virion. Although I don't believe we've met your companion?

Virion
Hmph! You know nothing! Prepare for my great unmasking! Long have I posed as archest of archers! Yet that was but a ruse! Yea, an artifice, to disguise myself as a mere above-average man, In truth, I am-

Cherche
*Ahem* May I present Duke Virion. I am his humble servant, Cherche. Greetings, sire. You honor us with your presence.

Virion
Cherche! You stole my moment!

Chrom
A pleasure, Cherche. Perhaps you could speak on your master's behalf?

Cherche
That may speed things along, yes...

Chrom
Then please. Time is of the essence.

Cherche
Very well, then. First, concerning our origins... We hail from Rosanne, a fertile territory on the continent of Valm. Milord is the head of House Virion, and the rightful ruler of Rosanne. A fact he often reminds us of- and loudly.

Virion
Ha! Is she not a true wit? She gets it all from me, you know.

Chrom
So what brings a noble and his charge all the way across the long sea?

Virion
The Valmese. Theirs was an unremarkable nation once. Tiny, almost pitifully so. Had our continent not shared its name, you might almost have forgotten it existed. And so Valm might have remained, if not for Walhart the Conqueror. One by one, he has taken the surrounding realms into his growing empire. I had no choice but to ru... Er, that is, to RECRUIT new allies to aid my people. That's why I've come.

Chrom
...You fled for your life.

Cherche
More or less, yes. While milord hastily gathered his valuables and guided his people to safety... I alone remained to keep an eye on the Valmese crisis. I was there as Rosanne was swallowed up by Emperor Walhart's overwhelming forces. In the end, I, too fled here to Regna Ferox seeking asylum.

Virion
To my great relief, I might add! Eligible women are one of Rosanne's most precious natural resources! It would be a shame to waste any, even one eho cuts off her lord and ma-

Cherche
*Ahem!* As I was saying...

Virion
Yes, yes, all right, it was only a jape! Please, by all means, you may con-

Cherche
So, begging your pardons, but perhaps to cut this long story short: Walhart has conquered our continent and now seeks to conquer yours.

Basilio
She claims the Valmese fleet will be at our shores in a matter of days. We'll know soon enough if her story proves true.

Cherche
I speak only what I know for true, good people. As does my lord. ... At least, with respect to this matter.

Virion
There's that wit of yours again! Aha! That wonderful... needling chafing wit.

Chrom
I believe you both. Basilio, we must secure your ports as soon as possible.

Virion
You should know that Valm has the strongest cavalry in the world. You will want to station troops with experience fighting mounted troops.

Chrom
Why, Virion, are you volunteering?