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"A warrior takes sword in hand, clasping a gem to his
heart. Engraving vanishing memories into the sword. He places
finely honed skills into the stone. Spoken from the sword, handed down
from the stone. Now the story can be told..." |
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Below is a recounting of the events of The Lion War as seen
through the struggles of one man, Ramza Beoulve, the true hero. Though
he is unknown to most people now, his actions changed the course of a rising
darkness and has given us a new opportunity redeem ourselves.. |
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Prologue - |
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The Kingdom of
Ivalice; forever guarded by the twin headed lions and by the sun that
shines upon them. A year after the defeat of the Fifty Year War,
the King had died from a terminal illness earlier and the prince who is
to succeed him was only two years old. This meant his guardian
would actually reign in his stead as King.
The Queen's
elder brother, Larg, was designated as guardian, but fearing an
oppressive reign from the Queen, the parliament ousted the potential
prince. Instead, appointing the King's cousin, Prince Goltana, as
the guardian. Prince Goltana and Prince Larg are both respected
generals who proved themselves in the Fifty Year War.
Prince Goltana
had the support of the powerful Nobles, but disenfranchised Nobles and
knights clearly supported Prince Larg. The Black Lion symbolizes
Prince Goltana and the Whitle Lion symbolizes Prince Larg.
This is the
beginning of what will later be known as "The Lion War."
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- Cadets - |
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Several students nearing graduation of the Gariland
Academy were assembled. A plan was being formed, centered on the Hokuten,
to extinguish the Death Corps who were terrorizing the Gallione region.
The plan was to have the students handle all future problems. |
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Death of Balbanes - |
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Ramza Beoulve had been dreaming...Balbanes Beoulve, renowned hero
of the Fifty Year War, commander of an army of 150,000 and Ramza's
father, has been bedridden for 2 years due to illness.
The sight of his father ill in bed was unbearable for him. Balbane's
four children, Dycedarg, Zalbag, Ramza and Alma gathered for their
father's last moments. |
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- First Meeting with Algus - |
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A swordsman attacked by the Death Corps on the
Mandalia Plains was saved by Ramza and Hokuten. His name was Algus, a local
knight of Marquis Elmdor, leader of Limberry. He was attacked while heading for Igros.
It was learned that the Marquis was abducted and Algus was the only survivor. Algus asked the
Hokuten to save the Marquis... |
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- Reunion with Dycedarg - |
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Once reaching the capital city of Igros in Gallione,
Ramza headed for the castle. His brother, Dycedarg was waiting for him at Igros Castle.
There Algus pleaded with the Dycedarg and the Hokuten for command of
their troops to rescue the Marquis. Dycedarg rebuked Algus for his
demand and reminded him of his lowly rank. |
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- At Igros Castle - |
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After meeting with Dycedarg, Ramza Beoulve met with
his brother, Zalbag and his sister, Alma. Zalbag, going after a
gang of thieves, let slip that a
spy heading to Dorter had died while collecting information on the Death
Corps... |
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- After Gustav! - |
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While investigating the death of the spy, the troops
had come to the Dorter Slums. There, Ramza and company located the Death
Corps and spotted their leader, Wiegraf, before he fled. A battle ensued
between the Hokuten Knights and the Death Corps. After defeating the Corps,
the Hokuten
found out where the Marquis was being held. According to a captive,
Gustav was behind the abduction of the Marquis. His motive was money... |
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- Rescue of Marquis Elmdor - |
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Victorious at the 'Desert Rat Hole', Ramza searched for
the Marquis in one of the shacks. There he found Wiegraf, who was
chastising
Gustav for abducting the Marquis and bringing the wrath of the Hokuten
upon them. Gustav fought back against Wiegraf and was
slain. Wiegraf escaped without harming the Marquis... |
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- Master of Gallione - |
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Waiting at Igros Castle were no words of
encouragement for saving the Marquis, but an icy reprimand from Dycedarg.
"Don't tarnish the Beoulve name." he said angrily. At that moment, Larg,
Lord of Gallione appeared... |
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- Lady of the Death Corps - |
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The extermination of the Death Corps was near. Ramza
and Delita attacked Gallione, also known as 'Thieve's Fort', and met a lady
swordsman named Miluda, also Wiegraf's younger sister. She condemned the
Noble social structure and unleased her fury upon them... |
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- Attacked by the Death Corps! - |
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Death Corp raiders attacked the Beoulve mansion in Igros,
knowing the majority of the troops were already out slaughtering other
members of the Corp. The
Corp's objective was to kill Dycedarg, a major influence on Larg. The
attack went smoothly until Zalbag spoiled the plan. Delita's sister,
Teta was taken as hostage... |
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- Delita's Anger - |
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Injured from the Death Corps attack, Dycedarg
explained the Corps was nearly wiped out, and Zalbag was preparing for
an attack. But, the assault would not begin until Teta was rescued.
Then, Delita became outraged at Algus, who said there was no need to
rescue a commoner. |
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- Reed Pipe - |
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While heading for Fort Zeakden, in a sunset field,
Delita stopped and pondered his identity. Ramza was with him and couldn't give any
words of wisdom. He felt powerless. Delita then began to play a reed flute,
a skill he learned from Balbanes... |
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- One Rock and a Small Ripple - |
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In a small windmill at Fovoham, Golagros and Wiegraf,
hid from the Hokuten. Wiegraf strongly opposed Teta's abduction. Then
they got word of Miluda's death. Filled with sadness and anger, Wiegraf
took his sword to avenge his loss... |
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- And I Escaped - |
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The remaining Death Corps members retreated to the
snowy Fort Zeakden, only to find themselves trapped by the Hokuten.
Golagros, who abducted Teta was mortally wounded by Algus, but in the
process, Teta perished as well. Infuriated by the loss of his sister,
Delita killed Algus, and the dying Golgaros ignited the fort's powder
stores, destroying the base. Delita appeared to have perished... |
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Chapter Two:
The
Manipulator and the Subservient |
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- Prayer of Queen Ovelia - |
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One year after the tragedy at Fort Zeakden... Tension
was increasing between Larg and Goltana, as they vied for the throne
after the King's death. War was imminent. Just then, the transfer of
Princess Ovelia from the Monastery to Gallione was secretly being
plotted... |
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- Ovelia Chase - |
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In a heavy downpour, Agrias joined the pursuit after
Goltana's troops who abducted Princess Ovelia. Ramza, having joined a
Gafgarion's mercenary group was surprised to see Delita, who was
presumed dead at Fort Zeakden, among the kidnappers. Ramza gave chase... |
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- Reunion with Delita - |
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Delita, who kidnapped Ovelia, was cornered by the
Hokuten at Zirekile Falls. During the battle, it was revealed the
abduction and attempted murder of the Princess, as well as the attack on
Goltana were the doing of Larg. Gafgarion sided with the enemy, but
Ramza
sided with the Princess... |
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- Machinist - |
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Delita, who kidnapped Ovelia, was cornered by the
Hokuten at Zirekile Falls. During the battle, it was revealed the
abduction and attempted murder of the Princess, as well as the attack on
Goltana were the doing of Larg. Gafgarion sided with the enemy, but you
sided with the Princess... |
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- Worries of Ovelia - |
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Resting on the way to Lionel Castle, Ovelia spoke
about her way of life and her mistrust of the those who would use her as
a pawn. She could only be comforted by the playing of a reed flute... |
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- Dycedarg's Plans - |
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Dycedarg, who failed in the faked abduction of Ovelia,
immediately reordered Gafgarion to execute all those under the Princess.
Even as a brother, you were no exception. In addition, due to the
incident at the Orbonne Monastery, Dycedarg found one trying to foil his
plans... |
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- Cardinal Draclau and the Holy Stone - |
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Draclau welcomed Ovelia to Lionel Castle promising to
report Larg's plans to the High Priest. In addition, the Cardinal
revealed a legendary stone, known as a 'Zodiac Stone', which had been
passed down for generations. Apparently, the Mustadio incident also
involved this stone. You bade farewell to Ovelia and left for Goug. |
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- Those Who Seek the Holy Stone - |
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The crystal found in the ground at Goug was a 'Zodiac
Stone'. Fearing it would fall into evil hands, Mustadio's father,
Besrodio asked his son to hide it. When Mustadio recieved it... |
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- Besrodio Rescue - |
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The one behind the Bart
Company who planned to take the stones was Draclau. With Mustadio's
quick thinking, they saved the stone and rescued Besrodio. But the
Cardinal had both Ovelia and Agrias. You rushed to Lionel Castle to save
them, taking the stone with you. |
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- Delita's Advice - |
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Meeting Delita at Warjilis, Delita advised you not
leave Ovelia or the stone. He also said there was a mastermind behind
the war. Delita left saying, "At this time, the best ideas do not mean
the best results." These words remained with you... |
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- Cardinal's Anger - |
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To capture the Princess and the stone, Dycedarg and
Draclau made a secret agreement. Gafgarion, ordered by Dycedarg planned
to kill you by using Ovelia as bait to capture the stone because you
knew the truth about the abduction of the Princess. Meanwhile, Rudvich
of the Bart Company, was executed by the Cardinal. |
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- Those Who Use. Those Who Get Used - |
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In a cell in Lionel Castle, Ovelia met Delita. The
Cardinal and an unknown knight appeared before Ovelia, who found out
about Delita's connection to Draclau. the knight, named Vormav,
announced a surprising fact about Ovelia... |
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- The Lion War Outbreak - |
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Delita and Ovelia appeared at Zeltennia Castle.
Delita framed Gelwan with the kidnapping and advised the march on
Lesalia by the Nanten. Larg prepared for the attack by mobilizing the
Hokuten. This was the beginning of 'The Lion War', which would
eventually split the kingdom in two... |
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Chapter Three:
The Valiant |
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- T.G. Cid - |
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Three months since the outbreak of the Lion War. Days
passed, the frontlines expanded as did the intensity of the conflicts.
Without any decisive victor, both Larg and Goltana's armies were being
exhausted. Hunger and high taxes overwhelmed the people. Orlandu
suggested a treaty to Goltana... |
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- First Meeting with Olan - |
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On the way to Lesalia, a young man named Olan Durai
was saved from an attack by thieves. He gave a strange reaction to your
name, Ramza Beoulve. Olan declined to join the party, and left saying
you would meet again. |
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- Reunion with Zalbag - |
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Meeting Zalbag at Lesalia, you revealed someone was
manipulating the war. But, Zalbag refused to listen, hesitant to believe
his brother is involved in the Princess' abduction. Later, news of T.G.
Cid and the Nanten breaking through Dougola Pass is announced... |
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- As a Heretic - |
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At the rear entrance of Lesalia Castle, Zalmo calls
you a Heretic. You suspect the Church's intentions. Alma informs you the
Virgo stone is at Orbonne. But no Heretic could get near there, so there
is no way except to have Alma accompany you. |
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- Confessions of Simon - |
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Orbonne was already under attack by those after the
stone. Simon, who was found wounded in the library, revealed plans of
the Church and Funeral to revive the 'Zodiac Braves'. You pursue the
attackers leaving the two stones and Simon in Alma's care. |
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- Velius - |
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The Knights stole both the Virgo stone and Alma. Near
death, Wiegraf, who joined the knights for power, pledged his soul to
the Aries stone and melded with the Lucavi Magician, Velius. Simon gave
you the fabled 'Germonik Scriptures', and died... |
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- Ovelia and Delita - |
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Inside Zeltennia Castle, Ovelia, who became Queen by
Goltana's will, was shattered upon discovering she was living a lie.
Delita promised a kingdom free of lies to her. Finding comfort in his
words, Ovelia drew closer to him... |
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- Son of T.G. Cid - |
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Olan reappeared at rainy Grog Hill. He was the son of
Orlandu, leader of the Nanten. Olan also knew of the High Priest's
desire for the stones. You felt powerless due to your inability to
change the tide of war, but you drew strength from his words. |
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- Divine Rafa - |
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Rafa, the girl rescued at Yardow, spoke about the
leader of Riovannes and the man fighting for rule of the kingdom. She
spoke about Barinten's ambitions and his atrocities. But her brother,
Malak, who wanted to help Barinten, asked for you and Rafa in exchange
for Alma. |
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- Ambitions of Prince Barinton - |
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At Riovanes Castle, Barinten made an offer. Getting
Taurus and Scorpio from Izlude, and the Germonik Scriptures, Barinten
planned to use them to control the Church. But since Vormav rejected his
offer, the Grand Duke became angry... |
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- Escaping Alma - |
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Imprisoned at Riovanes Castle, Alma thought about
you...Suddenly, a scream broke the silence. A Riovanes Knight fell in
front of her and died babbling in fear. Praying for him, she fearfully
made her way out... |
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- Scars of a Tragedy - |
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Speechless from the tragedy at Riovanes, Alma got the
Pisces stone from Izlude, who fell at the headquarters. When Vormav
appeared and went after Alma, the Virgo stone began to shimmer. Seeing
this, Vormav took Alma to a secret place. |
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- The Other Power - |
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Malak, who came to save his sister, fell in
Barinten's attack. The Scorpio stone began to glow in Rafa's hand.
Remembering Wiegraf's transformation you felt the danger of Lucavi, it
called the spirit of Malak back to the world. |
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Chapter Four:
Someone to
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- Those Who Squirm in Darkness - |
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Getting information on Alma's location from Malak,
you heard the name Vormav mentioned. It seems Funeral was being used by
Vormav. To find Vormav and his real intentions, you began a trip to
Zeltennia, where your friend Delita is... |
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- A Man with the Holy Stone - |
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Orlandu, returning to Zeltennia Castle from the
front, was welcomed by Olan. Olan updated his father on incidents
occurring in the kingdom, while searching for the stone and the
ambitions of the Church and the Temple Knights. Staring at the Libra
stone, Orlandu sensed the battles to come... |
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- Delita's Thoughts - |
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Delita was met at the Church in Zeltennia. To control
the Church, the High Priest was planning the assassinations of both Larg
and Goltana. You questioned Delita's motives. Delita denied involvement
with the Church and bared his feelings for Ovelia to you. |
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- Unstoppable Cog - |
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A woman appeared before Delita and you, who defeated
Zalmo. Like Delita, this woman was recruited by the Church. Balmafula
said the Hokuten were heading to Fort Bethla. To stop a battle between
the two armies, you hurried to Bethla, chasing Orlandu. |
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- Seized T.G. Cid - |
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Waiting for Orlandu at Bethla were questions about
the rebellion against Goltana. Not realizing the plans of the High
Priest, Goltana ordered the execution of T.G. Cid. Also he raised Delita
to a knight, and gave him powers to lead the Nanten... |
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- Assassination of Prince Larg - |
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The Hokuten fell one by one from Balk's poison. It
eventually got to Dycedarg and Larg, before the presence of Zalbag.
Dycedarg spoke about his hopes for the Beoulve family's future rule of
the kingdom... |
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- Rescue of Cid - |
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Breaking the water gates at Bethla, Larg and
Goltana's attack were avoided. Devastated, Orlandu escaped Bethla to
stop the High Priest and join your party. But, Cid's son, Olan, returned
to Zeltennia to Ovelia's capture. |
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- Prince Goltana's Final Moments - |
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Angry from his unexpected failure, Goltana ordered
the Nanten to attack. But Delita revealed his true self and turned on
Goltana. Delita prepared Orlandu's troops for an 'Assassination of
Goltana by T.G. Cid'... |
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- Ambition of Dycedarg - |
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Rofel came to the Beoulve family for mediation of the
war. But Rofel's plea for revenge against the Church was denied by
Dycedarg. Rofel questioned Dycedarg on the death of Balbanes, who
pressured the Church. As he questioned, Rofel left the Capricorn stone. |
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- Men of Odd Appearance - |
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Vormav was at Limberry, the castle of Marquis Elmdor.
During the meeting with Vormav, the Marquis spoke of his goal to "Revive
the Bloody Angel." That was why Alma was necessary. News of your arrival
was announced. To welcome you, the Marquis headed for the entrance. |
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- The Mystery of Lucavi - |
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As Elmdor, now a Lucavi, is defeated, Meliadoul
appeared, who new the situation involving the death of Izlude. He spoke
of the resistance of Lucavi in former battles. Giving the Sagittarius
stone, Meliadoul revealed to you the other Capricorn stone was in the
hands of Dycedarg. |
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- Delita's Betrayal - |
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Captured as the primary planner of the assassination
of Goltana, Olan appeared before Ovelia to clear his father's name.
Delita appeared and spoke to Olan, who was critical of the treachary of
the prince. Delita says that he would do anything possible to be a hero.
Ovelia was surprised at Delita's words. |
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- Mosfungus - |
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Zalbag, who listened to the secret meeting between
Rofel and Dycedarg, checked his father's resting place at the graveyard.
As Rofel said, there is a poisonous mushroom, Mosfungus, growing in the
ground, proving that Balbanes was murdered by the poisonous mushroom.
Learning the truth of his father's murder by his own brother, Zalbag
stood in front of his father's grave in shock... |
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- Funeral's Final Moments - |
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Losing many allies, and having many stones stolen,
Vormav commenced an attack on Funeral. It is said the gate to Murond,
where Saint Ajora rests, is through the underground library of the
Monastery. The knights finished the High Priest, who begged for life.
They headed for the Monastery... |
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- Requiem - |
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You came to Murond in search of Alma, and discovered
the High Priest near death. As he took his last breath, he revealed the
destination of the knights. You hurried to Orbonne, after Vormav and
Alma. |
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- Entrance to the Other World - |
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Near death, Rofel, activate
the ancient writing, “Dejeon” part of the “Germonik Scriptures.” It
transported everyone, including you, from the underground library of the
Monastery, to the entrance of Murond Death City and Murond Holy Place.
Further, Rofel with his last strength, destroyed the Magic formation,
the only gate to the upper world… |
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- Reunion and Beyond... - |
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The war ended after many
casualties. A funeral for Alma Beoulve was held at the graveyard in
Igros. The bodies of Alma and her brother were never found, after they
disappeared from the underground library in Orbonne. After the people
left, Olan and Balmafula appeared in front of Alma’s grave… |
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- Things Obtained - |
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Several month passed since the end of the Lion War… Delita,
who married Queen Ovelia, finally acceded the throne, and the
kingdom was finally returned to peace. One day Delita appeared in
front of Ovelia with flowers. It was her birthday.
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- Steel Ball Found - |
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Mustadio's father, Besrodio, found a steel ball in
the Number 57 Mine at Goug. Its substance and use are unknown, but for
some reason, it was affected by the stone you carried. A mysterious mark
on the surface of the steel ball... |
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- The Steel Giant Starts - |
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When the Aquarius stone was placed within the steel
ball found at Goug, it began to transform. What appeared was a robot
created ages ago, known as the Iron Giant, an ancient treasure. You had
the right to command the revived Iron Giant, and gave your first
command. |
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- Celestial Globe Found - |
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Besrodio found another 'Past Treasure', in Number 83
mine in Goug. The stone was affected by this machine that seemed like a
celestial globe. A mark was present at the base of this item, like that
of the steel ball. It seems a new stone is needed to activate it... |
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