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• Search for the beast • Go to the library in Elmos Square • Report to Zaman • Remove the remaining seals • • • Conclusion
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The following is the script of dialogue used in the Blade Quest A Real Challenge.
Contents
• Search for the beast • Go to the library in Elmos Square • Report to Zaman • Remove the remaining seals • • • Conclusion
Summer Breeze[edit]
The party is waiting outside of Goldmouth's Residential District.
Nia
Zenobia asked us to meet her here, but she's not here herself...
Rex
Did we get the right time?
Mòrag
Yes, I'm sure of it.
Tora
More likely she just oversleep or something.
A strong wind blows, sending Tora spinning. A tornado forms in front of the party before Zenobia appears out of it.
Zenobia
Good! I made it just in time!
Tora
Actually a little bit late.
Zenobia
Huh? Sorry! Sorry! OK, I guess I am late.
I got a bit sidetracked fighting a massive monster on the way here.
I must have gotten a bit carried away in the thick of it.
I got a bit sidetracked fighting a massive monster on the way here.
I must have gotten a bit carried away in the thick of it.
Nia
Zenobia, you're always up for it. I like that.
Zenobia
Haha! You know it.
Mòrag
So what did you want to talk to us about, Zenobia?
Zenobia
Right! I wanted to lodge a complaint.
You all know how much I like fighting really powerful enemies, right?
And, I'm really grateful that you've been giving me duties where I might run into some decent opponents...
You all know how much I like fighting really powerful enemies, right?
And, I'm really grateful that you've been giving me duties where I might run into some decent opponents...
Zeke
So... What's the beef exactly?
Zenobia
Well, the beef...
Is that they're all so lame!
Like, if I don't ever fight any really huge bad-ass beasts, I can't truly express myself in battle!
I need to feel that life-or-death tension to really get my pulse going.
I mean, half of the battles I wind up fighting I could win in my sleep!
Is that they're all so lame!
Like, if I don't ever fight any really huge bad-ass beasts, I can't truly express myself in battle!
I need to feel that life-or-death tension to really get my pulse going.
I mean, half of the battles I wind up fighting I could win in my sleep!
Mòrag
In other words, you're asking to fight tougher opponents?
Zenobia
Exactly!
If I can't get out of this rut, my skills are going to stagnate, atrophy.
If I can't get out of this rut, my skills are going to stagnate, atrophy.
Nia
Zenobia... I'm not sure there's enough of these crazy bad-ass monsters to go around.
Zenobia looks at Mythra.
Zenobia
Well... We have Pyra and Mythra here. I could just have a pop at them.
Rex
That sounds like a bad idea...
Zenobia
...Well, yeah...
So why don't we go out and find some baddies to bash?
It's a big world!
There's got to be one or two worthy opponents out there, at the very least.
Just a couple of full-blown behemoths. Surely, we can find something?
I tell you, if we don't, I'm gonna explode!
I might have to vent my frustration on one of you guys!
So why don't we go out and find some baddies to bash?
It's a big world!
There's got to be one or two worthy opponents out there, at the very least.
Just a couple of full-blown behemoths. Surely, we can find something?
I tell you, if we don't, I'm gonna explode!
I might have to vent my frustration on one of you guys!
Tora
Meh-meh-meh!
Rex
We can't have that. OK, let's look for some.
Mòrag
Roger that. It's kind of a Driver's responsibility.
Nia
Yeah, I guess. We can't have you going feral on us now, can we?
Zeke
Hey, why don't we give her the moon on a stick?
Zenobia
Ahahaa! Thank you, everyone!
OK! Let's get out there and get on with the hunt!
OK! Let's get out there and get on with the hunt!
Search for the beast[edit]
Rex
OK, so let's say we head out and try and find one of these deadly beasts... Does anyone know where to find one?
Nia
'Fraid not.
Zeke
Not the Zekenator's area, I'm afraid.
Tora
Not know!
Mòrag
Ah... No.
Zenobia
Hey, c'mon! You must know of at least one decent monster somewhere?
Nia
To be honest, I don't think about it all that much.
Rex
You've gotta admit, finding a monster that'll satisfy Zenobia is gonna be pretty tough. Impossible maybe.
Zeke
No doubt about it.
Zenobia
Huh?! It sounds like you want to give up before we even started!
Mythra
Yeah, what a bunch of defeatists! I hate to break it to you, but we're not actually totally clueless here...
Zenobia
Mythra... You know something...?
Mythra
Well, I mean, it's kind of an old rumor. Maybe it'll just turn out to be a fairytale.
Zenobia
Anything's better than nothing! C'mon, tell us about it!
Mythra
Back in the day, they say that there was a monster with awesome power... A king of the beasts, if you will...
But it was just too strong... No one could defeat it...
In the end, even after many sacrifices, the best the people of the time could manage was to seal it away.
But it was just too strong... No one could defeat it...
In the end, even after many sacrifices, the best the people of the time could manage was to seal it away.
Zenobia
Yeah! That's the one I'm looking for all right!
So... Now all I need to know is where it is!
So... Now all I need to know is where it is!
Mythra
I don't know.
Zenobia
Aww! You got me all worked up there! "I don't know" just doesn't cut it, Mythra!
Mythra
Well, if I don't know, that's all I can say! That's the way it goes.
Mòrag
But, Mythra... If your memory serves you correctly, then surely there'll be a record of it somewhere?
Zenobia
Yeah?
Pandoria
For realsies.
Zenobia
So we've gotta go there! Thanks, Zeke!
I'll let you help me take on this vile beast by way of thanks!
I'll let you help me take on this vile beast by way of thanks!
Pandoria
No, it's fine...seriously...
Zenobia
OK! Let's all head for Tantal!
Go to the library in Elmos Square[edit]
Zeke
It's a pretty humongous library, right? There's more than ten million books here, y'know.
Zenobia
Well, I don't know much about this kind of thing, but it sounds like a lot!
Zeke
This place has basically got every single book, from every time and place. If there's a clue, it must be here.
Zenobia
Yeah! No doubt! You hear that, mega-beast? We're comin' for ya!
Pandoria
Hey, why don't we split up and look for it?
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, the group checked in the library and is now back at its entrance.
Zenobia
*sigh*
Mòrag
All that searching turned up nothing...
Pandoria
Sorry about that, Zenobia.
Zenobia
No, it's hardly your fault, Pandoria. It's fine.
Pandoria
Wow, she sounds seriously gutted...
Nia
I guess getting your hopes up that high only sets you up for disappointment...
Zeke
Ah, Zenobia. It breaks my heart to see you so crestfallen.
Someone must know about this sealed-up legendary beast! Wouldn't be much of a legend if they didn't...
Someone must know about this sealed-up legendary beast! Wouldn't be much of a legend if they didn't...
The scene fades out for a moment again. A Tantalese man calls out to the party.
Zaman
Excuse me, my Prince... Did you perchance mention a "sealed-up legendary beast"?
Zeke
Huh? Sorry, mate. Do I know you?
Zaman
Apologies, my Prince. My name is Zaman. I'm a wandering bard.
There's actually a song about a legendary sealed-up beast in the corpus of poetry that I hold dear.
I was reminded of it when I heard you speak of it... Your stentorian tones certainly carry, my Prince!
There's actually a song about a legendary sealed-up beast in the corpus of poetry that I hold dear.
I was reminded of it when I heard you speak of it... Your stentorian tones certainly carry, my Prince!
Zenobia
You've heard of it?!
What does it say about it in this song of yours?
What does it say about it in this song of yours?
Zaman
Ahem. It is the epic tale of a band of heroes who sealed away the infamous and vile creature...
The heroes set out, together with their loyal Blades and many allies...
But the beast was strong! Its vile power was the sort that could grind a whole nation to dust!
For this reason, they called the fiend "Thanatobeast Andraz".
The heroes set out, together with their loyal Blades and many allies...
But the beast was strong! Its vile power was the sort that could grind a whole nation to dust!
For this reason, they called the fiend "Thanatobeast Andraz".
Zenobia
Wow! What a cool name! It must have really been something!
Zaman
The mighty heroes commanded great power. Yet, it was not enough to fell the beast with finality.
They laid down their lives, but all they could do was seal it away.
In the song, they used four sealstones to bind its monstrosity.
So that it remained locked away, they hid the stones in four different lands.
They laid down their lives, but all they could do was seal it away.
In the song, they used four sealstones to bind its monstrosity.
So that it remained locked away, they hid the stones in four different lands.
Zenobia
OK! Great! So where do I find these stones, then?
Zaman
Well, according to the song...
One, the stone of earth, is in a land of verdant forest; another, the stone of fire, in a sweltering waste.
The stone of water abide in the watery land of eternal spring. The last, of wind, in a tiny country blessed by sea breeze.
That's what the song says, anyway!
One, the stone of earth, is in a land of verdant forest; another, the stone of fire, in a sweltering waste.
The stone of water abide in the watery land of eternal spring. The last, of wind, in a tiny country blessed by sea breeze.
That's what the song says, anyway!
Zenobia
So what are we waiting for? Let's go and find those stones!
Zaman
Erm... May I ask... What will you do if you find those stones?
Zenobia
That's easy.
We'll smash them, and bring Thanatobeast Andraz back to life!
Then I'll smash him up till he's well and truly decked!
We'll smash them, and bring Thanatobeast Andraz back to life!
Then I'll smash him up till he's well and truly decked!
Zaman
You mean you're going to defeat Thanatobeast Andraz?
Ahahahaha! That is really very amusing!
You must be the very first person I've met who's taken that old tale seriously.
Ahahahaha! That is really very amusing!
You must be the very first person I've met who's taken that old tale seriously.
Zenobia
Yeah, I believe it. Mythra here had heard of it, too.
By the way, where is this thing sealed away exactly?
By the way, where is this thing sealed away exactly?
Zeke
Maybe there's a hint about that in the song or something?
Zaman
Ah...indeed...
Zenobia
So...what is it?
Zaman
Actually...I forgot.
Zenobia
What? How could you forget the most important part?
Zaman
To be honest, I never thought anyone would want to find it...
But; have no fear! I believe my old mentor will know the rest of the song!
I'll ask him about it before you remove the four seals.
When you've done that, meet me at Anastatia's.
But; have no fear! I believe my old mentor will know the rest of the song!
I'll ask him about it before you remove the four seals.
When you've done that, meet me at Anastatia's.
Zenobia
OK! We'd better start looking for these stones then!
Zaman
May you be successful!
Report to Zaman[edit]
Zenobia
Here we are!
Zaman
Have you really removed the four seals?
Zenobia
Yup. Did you expect anything less?
How about you? Did you manage to get the location of Thanatobeast Andraz from your old teacher?
How about you? Did you manage to get the location of Thanatobeast Andraz from your old teacher?
Zaman
Indeed I did! You will find the fiend at Xataris Spring in Temperantia.
Zenobia
Temperantia... Makes sense. If I was a Thanatobeast, that's probably where I'd be snoozing.
Well, better get going.
Well, better get going.
Zaman
Please, one moment!
You won't find the Thanatobeast simply by going to Xataris Spring.
You won't find the Thanatobeast simply by going to Xataris Spring.
Zenobia
Huh? Is that right?
Zaman
Apparently there's one more seal tying it down to the place of its slumber.
To break it, you'll need to destroy four more sealstones - the stones of light, darkness, thunder and ice.
To break it, you'll need to destroy four more sealstones - the stones of light, darkness, thunder and ice.
Tora
More sealing? This really very complicated...
Zenobia
They must have felt like they needed to bind it up really tightly.
I bet it was something unimaginably terrible, huh?
I bet it was something unimaginably terrible, huh?
Tora
Yes! Really most horrible monster!
Zenobia
If this isn't the baddest-assed monster to ever disgrace the world, I won't be able to contain my disappointment.
Well, we know the place now.
Let's go to Xataris Spring and break the last seal. Then we can finally take care of Thanatobeast Andraz!
Well, we know the place now.
Let's go to Xataris Spring and break the last seal. Then we can finally take care of Thanatobeast Andraz!
Zenobia runs outside.
Tora
Zenobia! Wait for Tora!
Remove the remaining seals[edit]
Zenobia
Well, that's all the sealstones good and destroyed.
Rex
If the stories are true, the Thanatobeast should be awakening any moment now.
Zenobia
Ooh, I can't wait!
I finally get to face the terrible Andraz!
I finally get to face the terrible Andraz!
Mòrag
There's no telling how powerful this foe might prove to be. Stay on your guard, everyone.
Nia
Yeah...
Tora
Tora so nervous whole body is shaking!
Zeke
Sure, shaking with excitement!
Zenobia
...
Rex
...
Nia
...
Tora
...
Mòrag
...
Zeke
...
Zenobia
Guys, nothing's happening!
Rex
Huh... That's strange...
Mòrag
Could we have overlooked some key piece of the puzzle?
Zeke
Maybe we should go back and ask about it one more time.
Rex
I guess you're right...
Zenobia
OK then...
But what am I meant to do with this feverish anticipation that's blazing white-hot in my heart?!
But what am I meant to do with this feverish anticipation that's blazing white-hot in my heart?!
Nia
We're almost there, I'm sure you can hang on a little longer.
Zenobia
I can't! I really can't!
Zeke
C'mon, let's head back quickly. Before Zenobia actually explodes.
Tora
Meh-meh?
A wall nearby explodes.
Autumn Gale[edit]
Thanatobeast Andraz is thrashing around on its side.
Zenobia
Hey... I don't know how this small fry got a cool name like "Thanatobeast"...
Hardly worthy of the name! It fought like it didn't even care.
Hardly worthy of the name! It fought like it didn't even care.
The Thanatobeast gets back on its feet, roars, then regenerates.
Zeke
What... The little blighter's come back to life!
Mòrag
It looks that way. Incredible regenerative powers...
Nia
Hmph...
So we went to all that trouble, and now it's alive again?
So we went to all that trouble, and now it's alive again?
Zenobia
Cool! I hope it is!
Tora
But... What if monster just come back to life AGAIN?
Zenobia
No no! It's all good!
If it's not dead, well, I'll just get to kill it all over again!
All right! Time for Round Two!
If it's not dead, well, I'll just get to kill it all over again!
All right! Time for Round Two!
First Storm of Spring[edit]
The Thanatobeast regenerates once again.
Zeke
It's no good! There's no way to stop it!
Rex
I'm gonna run dry...if it keeps coming at us like this!
Nia
It's not showing any signs of stopping...
Tora
Kill it too difficult! Maybe that why it was sealed in first place...
Mòrag
Tora's right! We should have left well alone...
Zenobia
Nuh-uh! At least it's finally living up to its name!
We've run into a half-decent monster for once. I'm having a great time!
Well, let's do it! Nothing for it but to give it everything I've got!
We've run into a half-decent monster for once. I'm having a great time!
Well, let's do it! Nothing for it but to give it everything I've got!
Zenobia lunges at the beast.
Zenobia
Here I come!!!
Zenobia hits it, sending it flying into the horizon.
Nia
Is she for real?
Tora
Never make Zenobia angry...
Zenobia
Hahahahaa!
That cleared the cobwebs!
That cleared the cobwebs!
Conclusion[edit]
Tora
Zenobia's final attack was super-duper!
Pandoria
No kidding. You made me feel sorry for the poor little Thanatobeast.
Tora
Did that monster-bashing make Zenobia happy?
Zenobia
Hmmm... Well, honestly, not so much.
Pandoria
What?!
That's not what your face was saying, Zenobia.
That's not what your face was saying, Zenobia.
Zenobia
Well, OK, that one attack did feel pretty good.
I mean... Everyone pitched in on that battle. We did it together.
So, I can't really take all the credit, can I?
I mean... Everyone pitched in on that battle. We did it together.
So, I can't really take all the credit, can I?
Pandoria
Huh? Really?
Zenobia
I'm just saying how it is!
It's a one-on-one slugfest that I really crave!
So, yeah! I've gotta find something even stronger than that wimpy Thanatobeast and defeat it with my own strength.
It's a one-on-one slugfest that I really crave!
So, yeah! I've gotta find something even stronger than that wimpy Thanatobeast and defeat it with my own strength.
Zenobia turns to Mythra.
Zenobia
I mean... She'll never respect me as a rival if I don't prove myself...
Rex
Zenobia... Do you want to take Mythra on, maybe?
Nia
Zenobia... Are you spoiling for a ruck with Mythra or something?
Mòrag
Now I understand. You want to fight Mythra, don't you?
Zeke
Zenobia... Are you looking for a scrap with Mythra?
Zenobia
Well, maybe... But I mean...now's not the right time.
Pandoria
Not the right time?
Zenobia
I...I'm not strong enough yet... There's no way I could stand up to an Aegis.
So I've gotta get a whole lot stronger!
If there's another powerful monster out there, then I want to take it on!
I bet there's a bunch of crazy-tough battles out there just waiting for us!
So I've gotta get a whole lot stronger!
If there's another powerful monster out there, then I want to take it on!
I bet there's a bunch of crazy-tough battles out there just waiting for us!
Rex
Got the message loud and clear! Zenobia, with you around, there's nothing to be scared of.
Nia
Ah... I doubt I can talk you out of it... But I've no fear of any monster with you backing me up!
Mòrag
Understood. Well, Zenobia...we need fear no monster with you on our side.
Zeke
Well, if we do bump into anything like that, I'm sure you'll be able to sort them out in a jif, Zenobia!
Zenobia
Teeheehee...!
I knew I could count on my Driver! And you can count on me too!
I knew I could count on my Driver! And you can count on me too!