"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..."

 

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..

 

 

- Prologue -

 
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."

 
Chapter One:
Chapter Two:
Chapter Three:
Chapter Four:
The Meager
The Manipulator
and the Subservient
The Valiant Someone to Love
Cadets Prayer of Queen Ovelia T.G. Cid Those Who Squirm in Darkness
Death of Balbanes Ovelia Chase First Meeting With Olan A Man with the Holy Stone
First Meeting with Algus Reunion with Delita Reunion with Zalbag Delita's Thoughts
Reunion with Dycedarg Machinist As a Heretic Unstoppable Cog
At Igros Castle Worries of Ovelia Confessions of Simon Siezed T.G. Cid
After Gustav! Dycedarg's Plans Velius Assassination of Prince Larg
Rescue of Marquis Elmdor Cardinal Draclau and the Holy Stone Ovelia and Delita Rescue of Cid
Master of Gallione Those who seek the Holy Stone Son of T.G. Cid Prince Goltana's Final Moments
Lady of the Death Corps Besrodio Rescue Divine Rafa Ambition of Dycedarg
Attack by the Death Corps! Delita's Advice Ambitions of Prince Barinten Men of Odd Appearance
Delita's Anger Cardinal's Anger Escaping Alma Mystery of Lucavi
Reed Pipe Those Who Use. Those Who Get Used. Scars of a Tragedy Delita's Betrayal
One Rock and a Small Ripple The Lion War Outbreak The Other Power Mosfungus
And I escaped...     Funera's Final Moments
      Requiem
      Entrance to the Other World
      Reunion and Beyond...
      Things Obtained
 
Extra Story
Steel Ball Found The Steel Giant Starts Celestial Globe Found Summon Cloud Reis' Curse
 
 

Chapter One:  The Meager

 

 

- Cadets -

 

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.


 

 

- Death of Balbanes -

 

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.


 

 

- First Meeting with Algus -

 

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...


 

 

- Reunion with Dycedarg -

 

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.


 

 

- At Igros Castle -

 

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...


 

 

- After Gustav! -

 

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...


 

 

- Rescue of Marquis Elmdor -

 

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...


 

 

- Master of Gallione -

 

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...


 

 

- Lady of the Death Corps -

 

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...


 

 

- Attacked by the Death Corps! -

 

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...


 

 

- Delita's Anger -

 

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.


 

 

- Reed Pipe -

 

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...


 

 

- One Rock and a Small Ripple -

 

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...


 

 

- And I Escaped -

 

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...


 

Chapter Two:  The Manipulator and the Subservient

 

 

- Prayer of Queen Ovelia -

 

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...


 

 

- Ovelia Chase -

 

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...


 

 

- Reunion with Delita -

 

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...


 

 

- Machinist -

 

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...


 

 

- Worries of Ovelia -

 

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...


 

 

- Dycedarg's Plans -

 

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...


 

 

- Cardinal Draclau and the Holy Stone -

 

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.


 

 

- Those Who Seek the Holy Stone -

 

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...


 

 

- Besrodio Rescue -

 

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.


 

 

- Delita's Advice -

 

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...


 

 

- Cardinal's Anger -

 

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.


 

 

- Those Who Use.  Those Who Get Used -

 

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...


 

 

- The Lion War Outbreak -

 

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...


 

Chapter Three:  The Valiant

 

 

- T.G. Cid -

 

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...


 

 

- First Meeting with Olan -

 

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.


 

 

- Reunion with Zalbag -

 

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...


 

 

- As a Heretic -

 

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.


 

 

- Confessions of Simon -

 

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.


 

 

- Velius -

 

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...


 

 

- Ovelia and Delita -

 

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...


 

 

- Son of T.G. Cid -

 

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.


 

 

- Divine Rafa -

 

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.


 

 

- Ambitions of Prince Barinton -

 

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...


 

 

- Escaping Alma -

 

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...


 

 

- Scars of a Tragedy -

 

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.


 

 

- The Other Power -

 

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.


 

Chapter Four:  Someone to Love

 

 

- Those Who Squirm in Darkness -

 

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...


 

 

- A Man with the Holy Stone -

 

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...


 

 

- Delita's Thoughts -

 

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.


 

 

- Unstoppable Cog -

 

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.


 

 

- Seized T.G. Cid -

 

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...


 

 

- Assassination of Prince Larg -

 

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...


 

 

- Rescue of Cid -

 

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.


 

 

- Prince Goltana's Final Moments -

 

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'...


 

 

- Ambition of Dycedarg -

 

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.


 

 

- Men of Odd Appearance -

 

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.


 

 

- The Mystery of Lucavi -

 

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.


 

 

- Delita's Betrayal -

 

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.


 

 

- Mosfungus -

 

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...


 

 

- Funeral's Final Moments -

 

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...


 

 

- Requiem -

 

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.


 

 

- Entrance to the Other World -

 

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…


 

 

- Reunion and Beyond... -

 

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…


 

 

- Things Obtained -

 
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.

 

Extra Story

 

 

- Steel Ball Found -

 

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...


 

 

- The Steel Giant Starts -

 

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.


 

 

- Celestial Globe Found -

 

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...