          FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: Complete Game Script
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                          Version 1.1

                 By: "Soggy" Baatar
                 Created: September 28, 2001
                 Last Update: October
                 E-mail: Tsogtoo777@yahoo.com
                 
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                       Table of Contents
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                I.    Versions and Updates
                II.   Disclaimer
                III.  Introduction
                IV.   Game Script
                        - Chapter 1: The Meager
                        - Chapter 2: The "M" and the "S" 
                V.    Characters
                VI.   Rumors
                        - The Death Corps
                        - The King Omdoria
                        - The Fifty Year War
                        - The Condition of Omdoria
                        - Destruction of the Death Corps!?
                        - Attempt murder of Lord Dycedarg
                        - After the king's death
                        - Feud between Larg and Goltana
                        - Peasant riot in Zeltennia
                VII.  Job
                VIII. Treasure

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                      Versions and Updates
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Version 1.0 -=- (Started: September 28, 2001)
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     - Script Update:
       - A small update in Chapter 1  
     - Sections:
       - Rumors
       - Characters
                              
Version 1.1 -=- (Started: October 1, 2001)
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     Script Update:
         - A small update to Chapter 2
     Character Update
     Rumors Update
     - New Sections - 
     Job Section
     Treasure Section 

  
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Wassup people! This month I have decided to make a Final 
Fantasy Tactics complete script. I am still working on it but 
I hope you guys enjoy and also please visit my Suikoden and 
Final Fantasy IX Game Script FAQ. Thank you. Now let's begin 
the Script.



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                 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...

                        Square presents

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     I am Alazlam, a scholar of ancient Ivalice history...

            Have you ever heard of the "Lion War"?

              It divided Ivalice in two over who
             would be the successor to the throne.

               It ended with the appearance of a
                   young hero named Delita.

                  Everybody living here knows
                      this hero's tale...

                  But we also know that what
                 we see with our eyes alone...
                 isn't necessarily the truth.

                      Here's a young man.

              He is the youngest son of the noble
               Beoulve...pillars of knighthood.

              There's no record of his playing an 
                 active part in history but...

           According to the "Durai Report" released 
            last year (concealed for many years by
         church), this unknown man is the true hero...

             The church claims he was a blasphemer
             and anarchist-the root of all evil...

                   But is this the "truth"?

                    Won't you join me on a
                   journey for the "truth"?

    Before that, please tell me your 'name' and 'birthday'.
                        
                        Ramza:  July 26

FMV: Plains and rocks are seen. 

                        Square presents
                    The "Zodiac Brave Story"

The sun shines and the game's name is seen.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS

The credits roll and a knight with a chocobo comes to view. 
The knight has the crest of the "black lion". The knight waves 
his hand. 4 men riding on a chocobo appears. The 5 men runs 
through the high plains, waters and into the forest. The 
knight and the others comes in front of what seems like to be 
a church. 

-- Orbonne Monastery --
 
God, please help us sinful children of Ivalice.

Female Knight: Princess Ovelia, let's go.

Princess Ovelia: Just a moment, Agrias...

Agrias: The guards have already arrived.

[A priest steps forward.]

Priest: Princess, don't give Agrias trouble. Please hurry...

[3 men comes in from outside.]

Black Knight: What's going on? It's been nearly an hour!

Agrias: Don't be rude to the Princess, Gafgarion.

[The 2 men kneels down while the black knight bows.]

Gafgarion: Is this going to be alright, Agrias? This is an 
urgent issue for us.

Agrias: So there are rude knaves even among the Hokuten?

Gafgarion: I'm being more than kind to the guard captains 
here. Besides, we're mercenaries hired by the Hokuten. I'm not 
obliged to show respect to you.

Agrias: What? How dare you!

[The princess stands up.]

Ovelia: Enough. Let's go.

[The two men stands up. The princess walks over to the 
priest.]

Priest: Go with God.

Ovelia: You too, Simon.

[A wounded female knight comes in. The priest helps the 
knight.]

Female Knight: Lady Agrias!... The enemy!

Simon: Prince Goltana's men!?

Gafgarion: What one must do to make money. What, Ramza? You 
have a problem, too?

Ramza: ...I'm no longer a Knight. Just a mercenary like you.

Gafgarion: ...That's right. Well then. Let's go!

Ovelia: Oh God...

[Outside the monastery.]

Agrias: The crest of the Black Lion!? What's wrong with Prince 
Goltana!? He's such an idiot! Does he want to start a war!? 

Goltana Knight: Knave! There's no point in resisting! Just 
give us the Princess, or that beautiful face of yours will be 
scarred forever!

[The three comes out to help Agrias and the others.]

Gafgarion: Fool! Only idiots attack head on!

[Agrias steps forward.]

Agrias: Leave this to us!

Gafgarion: We can't make money that way! Rad, Ramza! Follow 
me!! Kill them all! Don't leave any survivors!

Agrias: Nonsense! There's no need to kill them! That's just 
what Goltana wants us to do! Just let them go!

Gafgarion: That's impossible!

[Gafgarion, Agrias and the others defeats Goltana's men. The 
princess shouts.]

Ovelia: Let go of me!

[Agrias looks at the monastery.]

Agrias: Damn!!

[Agrias rushes into the monastery. A knight takes the princess 
through the back door of the monastery.]

Knight: Come here! Be quiet!!

Ovelia: Why should I listen to you!?

Knight: What an annoying Princess.

[The knight hits the princess and puts her on his chocobo. 
Agrias comes out.]

Agrias: Wait!!

Knight: Tough...Don't blame us. Blame yourself or God.

[The knight takes off. Agrias runs after and sits down.]

Agrias: Oh, God......

Ramza: ...Delita?? You're alive, Delita? But, why are you in 
Goltana's troops? Why...?

<< Delita's name appears for the first time a year before the 
Lion War broke out. Many soldiers who returned from the war, 
had no jobs, little money, and even less loyalty to the crown. 
Many became thieves and rebels plotting rebellion against the 
royal family. At that time robbery and murder were commonplace 
in Ivalice. Many heroes and wizards came out of there. And 
Gariland was no exception either >>

=====================
Chapter 1: THE MEAGER
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---==== PAST ====---

- 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 the future problems. -

-- Military Academy's Auditorium --

Cadet: I heard another wagon bound for Igros was attacked. 

Cadet: Must have been the Death Corps...

Ramza: Something's starting... Know anything, Delita?

Delita: No...but I can guess.

Ramza: What do you mean?

Delita: Prince Larg's coming to town.

Ramza: Prince Larg? Why?

Delita: Not only Larg, but Marquis Elmdor of Limberry, too.

Ramza: That's news! It's not an official visit, is it?

Delita: There are danger zones everywhere in Ivalice. The 
Hokuten Knights are in full operation, but suffering from a 
shortage of men.

Ramza: So, they need us cadets. 

Voice: Everyone, fall in!

[A Hokuten knight comes in]

Hokuten Knight: You have a mission! As you know, barbarians 
are rapidly increasing here in Gallione. The traitorous Death 
Corps detest the royal family. We cannot overlook them. We 
will begin exterminating these traitors. By order of our 
Master. Larg's Knights stationed at Igros Castle and many 
other groups will participate. Your duty is to support the 
flank. Specifically, you'll go to Igros and help guard it.

[A female Hokuten knight comes in and whispers something to 
the knight.]

Hokuten Knight: Cadets, ready your swords! A gang of tortured 
thieves is trying to sneak into this town. We'll begin 
preparations now to keep them out of town! Come with me! This 
is the frontline of operations! That's all! Prepare 
immediately!

[The cadets confronts the thieves.]

Thief: What's this? Just a bunch of kids! What luck! OK, all 
we have to do is kill these kids! Then, we can escape! Don't 
you worry! We'll kill every one of you!

Delita: Ramza, watch out! Don't rush them!

Ramza: Don't patronize me, Delita! I'm also a Beoulve!!

Thief: Beoulve!? THE Beoulve family!? So, you must be cadets 
from the military academy! Snot-nosed little nobles!!

Ramza: Silence! Surrender or die in obscurity!!

Thief: What can a bunch of kids like you do? Buncha spoiled 
punks like you'll never beat us!!

[Ramza and the others kills the thieves.]

Ramza: Why do you continue committing acts like robbery? You 
wouldn't have died this way if you'd led an honest life.


- You were dreaming... 
Balbanes Beoulve, renowned hero of the Fifty Year War, has 
been bedridden for 2 years due to illness. The sight of your 
father ill in bed was unbearable for him, with an army of 
150,000. All 4 children gathered for their father's last 
moments. -

<< Having attained the highest rank of Heavenly Knight, brave 
Balbanes was facing his last days... >>

== The end of the 50 Year War ==
-- The Beoulve Residence -- 

[Balbanes is lying on the bed while Alma, Zalbag and Dycedarg 
watches him.]

Balbanes: How goes......the battle?

Zalbag: Through swift action we were able to recover Limberry. 
It's only a matter of time before the Ordalia army leaves 
Zeltennia. Don't worry.

Lord Dycedarg: The secret messenger sent to Count Lenario has 
returned. Count Lenario has agreed to your plan.

Balbanes: Good...then, at last... this long war... will 
finally come to an endaaa

Alma: Father...

[Alma starts to cry.]

Balbanes: Don't cry...my daughter...

Zalbag: Where is Ramza? Just when we need him most!

Balbanes: Dycedarg, Zalbag... my beloved sons... Take care of 
Ramza. He may be your half brother, but he is my own flesh.

[Ramza comes in running.]

Ramza: Father!!

[Ramza comes over to the bed.]

Dycedarg: Lower your voice.

Balbanes: I'm glad you came... Let me...look at you...

Ramza: Father...

Balbanes: It has been a long time... You've become a fine 
man... You start at the Academy...in spring, don't you?

[Balbanes brings out his hand. Ramza takes his hand.]

Ramza: .........

Balbanes: Listen, Ramza...... A Beoulve has served the royal 
family for generations. The warrior spirit is in us. Never 
shame your name... never tolerate in justice... Living true to 
your hear is the warrior's way......the Beoulve way.

Ramza: I understand, father......

Balbanes: Delita's a good boy. He should serve you well... 
I've asked the dean to accept him into the Academy. It shocked 
the dean a bit. He will serve you well... Treat him well...

Ramza: Y,yes......father.........

Balbanes: Take good care of Alma... Become a fine knight... 
Ramza. 

[Balbanes dies.]


[On their way to Igros Castle the cadets comes across some 
thieves. A swordsman was attacked by the Death Corps on the 
Mandalia Plains. He was attacked while heading for Igros. The 
Marquis was abducted, that man was the only survivor.]

-- Mandalia Plains --

Thief (1): Still breathing. What'll we do?

Thief (2): Don't be stupid. We just need to get the Marquis.

Thief (1): Right. Hey, don't blame us. Blame fate.

[The party comes out.]

Thief (2): Wha? Damn! The Hokuten knights!

Delita: Death corps? They attacking someone?

Ramza: 1. Our duty is to destroy the Death Corps.
       2. Save him is our priority.
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Ramza: < 1. Our duty is to destroy the Death Corps. >
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Ramza: Get them!

Delita: Are you mad Ramza? Leaving him stranded!?

Ramza: Is this how you fight?

Delita: ...I'll save him.

- Continues with the game -


Ramza: < 2. Saving him is our priority. > 
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Ramza: Don't disgrace the knights! Saving him comes first!
 
- Continues with the game -


Algus: Reinforcements? Thank God!

[The party easily defeats the thieves.]


- If Algus did not die during the battle -

Ramza: Are you OK?

Algus: Barely... But the Marquis...

Ramza: Marquis? You mean Marquis Elmdor?

Algus: Yeah. Who're you?

Ramza: We're military cadets. I think we can help. Tell us 
more.


- If Algus died during the battle -

Ramza: still breathing. Let's save him!

Algus: I'm Algus...of the Limberry Aegis Knights......

Delita: A knight...?

Algus: ...I mean, a cadet... like you all.

Ramza: I'm Ramza Beoulve. This is Delita, a good friend.

[Algus looks at Ramza in surprise.]

Algus: Beoulve...? ...of the Hokuten? Excellent! How lucky I 
am!

Ramza: ???

Algus: I beg you, please help me save the Marquis!

Delita: What are you talking about?

Algus: The Marquis is still alive! They've kidnapped him! He 
will be killed, if we don't act fast! I don't know what I 
would do if...... So, please! Help me! Please!!

Delita: Relax. We don't know for sure of he'll be killed. 
There must be some reason for Death Corps to take him. They 
might have made some demands.

Ramza: Besides, there is nothing we can do. The Marquis was 
kidnapped, and I'm sure by now everyone at Igros Castle is up 
in arms. 

Delita: First, we should go to Igros and report.

Algus: All right. Let's do that.


[Ramza, Delita, Algus and the others reaches Igros Castle. 
They reach the capital city of Igros in Gallione. Ramza heads 
for the castle. Your brother, Dycedarg was waiting for you at 
Igros Castle and they all has a dinner.]

-- Inside Igros Castle --

Dycedarg: ...I hear you beat the first troops. I'm proud to be 
your brother. The senior statesmen spoke highly of you. You 
are truly descended from Beoulves.

Ramza: ...Thank you.

Dycedarg: Aren't you happy?

Ramza: Oh, yes, I am. Thank you for the kind words....You 
might have heard about the enemy attacking Elmdor's carriage 
and kidnapping him. What would you have us do?

Dycedarg: I've already had Zalbag send out a search party. 
They'll probably demand ransom... if he's still alive.

[Algus stands up from his chair and bows.]

Algus: Highness. Please let me have 100 soldiers!

Dycedarg: .........

Algus: I beg you. Let me avenge my comrades murder!

Dycedarg: I said it's taken care of. Didn't you hear me? 
Gallione isn't any place for you. Let us handle it.

Algus: B..ut!

Dycedarg: Think of your rank, Algus! Have you forgotten you're 
just a soldier without rank of Knighthood?

Algus: Urrrgh......

[Algus sits down.]

Dycedarg: I want you to guard Igros Castle. It shouldn't be so 
difficult. "Danger" probably won't get this far.

[After having dinner Ramza, Delita and Algus goes outside in 
the castle's courtyard.]

-- Igros Castle's Courtyard --

Algus: ...My family was once respected like the Beoulves. My 
grandfather was captured during the Fifty Year War... He sold 
his friends out to the enemy to save himself. But, as he left 
the castle, he got stabbed in the back by a cadet just like 
myself. One of my grandfather's friends managed to escape and 
spread the story around. Of course my father didn't believe 
it, but everyone else did, they deserted him...

[Algus picks up a rock and throws it into the water.]

Algus: Rank...Dycedarg would never meet with someone like 
me...

Voice of a young girl: Delita!

Delita: Teta!

Ramza: Alma, Zalbag!

[Alma, Teta and Zalbag comes.]

Alma: Brother Ramza. You came back.

Ramza: Long time no see, brother.

Zalbag: I heard how you beat the thieves in Gariland. That's 
worthy of a Beoulve. I'm sure father would've been pleased 
with you.

Ramza: ......Thank you.

Zalbag: Heh...haven't changed a bit. You don't like that much, 
eh? Delita, you look good. I heard about your role also. Just 
look how happy Teta is.

Teta: Delita, I'm glad you're doing well.

Delita: And you also. How is your schooling?

Teta: Fine. Everyone is so nice to me...

Zalbag: I'd like to talk more with you, but I must hunt down 
some thieves. Pardon me.

Ramza: I pray for your victory.

[Zalbag turns around and waves his hand. He walks up and 
suddelny stops.]

Zalbag: ...The Death Corps have demanded a ransom.

Algus: What!?

Zalbag: ...I can't understand it. The Death Corps claim to be 
anarchists, but they only rob and hurt the nobility. It's hard 
to believe they would kidnap the Marquis just for money.

Algus: Absurd! Why they're nothing more than knaves, I say!

Zalbag: The say we sent still hasn't returned. He's probably 
in trouble, but the nobles say there's no need to search for 
his whereabouts.

Ramza: Where was he when you last heard from him?

Zalbag: A trade city called Dorter, east of 
Gallione......Guarding a castle is boring work. Don't you 
think?

[Zalbag leaves.]

Delita: Teta, I'm sorry. We must go.

Teta: Don't worry about me. Just take care of yourself.

[Delita hugs Teta.]

Delita: Don't worry. I'll come back safely...so be a good 
girl.

[Delita goes up.]

Delita: Well then, let's go, Algus.

[Delita, Teta and Algus goes off. Ramza tries to follow them.]

Alma: What Teta said is not true. Actually.........

Ramza: Something wrong with Teta?

Alma: She has been picked on at school because of her rank.

Ramza: .........

Alma: Sorry...I shouldn't have worried you like that. Teta 
will be OK. I'll be there for her. Trust me.

Ramza: I'm not worried. But don't you overdo it.

Alma: You're the one going too far to meet their expectations. 
Just be yourself and don't be restricted by your name.
 
Ramza: You sound like our mother. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.

[Ramza goes away,]

Alma: Ramza......

[The party leaves Igros castle and heads for Dorter. The party 
encounters some monsters on their way.]

-- Sweegy Woods --

Algus: What rotten luck. Meeting monsters in a place like 
this.

Delita: Don't gripe, Algus. It's better than guarding a 
castle.

Algus: This is a matter of life and death. How can you say 
that?

[The monsters approaches the party.]

Ramza: Enough! Here they come!!

[The party kills the monsters.]

Ramza: Just through this forest, and we're almost to Dorter.

[The party comes to Dorter and sees two men talking.]


-- Slums in Dorter --

Fencer: ....I said I don't know!

Knight: Don't lie to me! I know what you did! Where is Gustav? 
Where!?

Fencer: I......don't know......

Knight: Where is the Marquis? Where are you hiding him? 
Speak!!

[The knight pulls him up and throws him. The knight then pulls 
out a sword and points it at the Fencer.]

Knight: This is your last chance...... Where is he?

Fencer: D....desert......

Knight: I see...in "Rat Cellar"...

[Ramza and the others comes.]

Ramza: Wait!!

[The knight turns around and looks.]

Knight: Damn, the Hokuten.

[The knight goes away.]

Algus: Looks like our trip here was well worth it.

Delita: I've seen him somewhere...

Ramza: Do you know him, Delita?

Delita: I saw him at the end of the Fifty Year War in Igros...

[The enemies comes out.]

Ramza: I guess we must fight. Eaaagggghh!!

Delita: Now I remember! His name is Wiegraf. Leader of a 
volunteer army, a corps of Death Knights.

Algus: What? .... You mean he's the.....?

Delita: Yes... The leader of the Death Corps.

[After defeating the Death Corps, the party captures Fencer.]

Algus: You must be the Death Corps. Where is the Marquis? 
Where is he being held? Tell us!! 

[Fencer is silence.]

Algus: Your boss, Wiegraf was just here. Where did he go!?

[Still silence.]

Algus: Y, you bastard! Say something!!

[Algus kicks him on the stomach, grabs his hair up and tries 
to hit him.]

Ramza: Stop! Algus!

Algus: Damn.

[Algus lets go his hair.]

Algus: ...Listen carefully. In a moment, the Hokuten will 
begin to slaughter you. That's right, each of you're going 
straight to hell. Being a thief sure pays, huh? But you're 
lucky. You tell us where Wiegraf is going, and I'll let you 
live, OK?

Fencer of Death Corps: I don't know a damn thing.

[Algus kicks him hard in the face.]

Algus: Watch your language! Never talk to nobles like that!

Fencer: We're...not...thieves.

Algus: What did you say!?

Fencer: ...Nobles never change. You think we aren't human. We 
risk our lives in the War for this country...... But you 
dumped us afterward. How are we different? Birth? Status? What 
the hell's rank?

Algus: You kidnap people for ransom! So don't act so great!!

Fencer: ...Kidnapping the Marquis was not Mr. Wiegraf's plan.

Algus: !?

Fencer: We'd never kidnap a VIP.... for money....

Ramza: Then, who? Who kidnapped Elmdor?

Fencer: .........

Algus: Talk! If it wasn't you, then who else would do it?

Fencer: .....Gustav.

Algus: Gustav? Who the hell is he?

Delita: Gustav Margueriff... Captain of the "Death Corps".

Algus: So it WAS you all!

Fancer: No. We're fighting to beat you! We're proud that we 
fight for equality... We're different from Gustav!

[Algus kicks him again in the face.]

Algus: Proud? Bastards!!

Ramza: Enough, Algus!

Algus: So, where is this Gustav?

Fencer: .... 'Sand Rat Cellar'.

Algus: Sand ra-a-a-ts?

Delita: Algus may not know what they are since he's not from 
here. 'Sand Rats' only inhabit the Zeklaus Desert north of 
Dorter.

Algus: !?

Ramza: Was there a village between Dorter and Zeklaus Desert?

Delita: Not anymore. But there is a place where desert people 
used to gather...

Ramza: ......Gustav and the Marquis may be there.

Delita: Yes, probably.

Algus: What's the mean??

Ramza: 'Cellar' means a rat's nest.

Algus: !?

[The party heads for the Cellar. You see some men talking.]

-- Desert of the Sand Mouse --

Death Corps Knight: Hey, did you hear? The Hokuten are moving.

Archer: So I heard. What's going to happen to us?

Knight: Forget the Corps and run before we get killed.

Soldier: We'll die anyway even if we follow Wiegraf.

Knight: Exactly. If we get a ransom for the Marquis like 
Gustav planned, we can get outta this misery.

[The party arrives.]

Guard: Oh, God!! The Hokuten!!

Ramza: Let's get the guard first, before the others find us!!

[Victories at the "Desert Rat Hole", the party searches for 
Marquis. Inside the shack, 2 thieves have died and the Elmdor 
is wounded on the ground. Beside them Wiegraf and Gustav are 
fighting.]

-- Shack --

Wiegraf: Gustav, why don't you give up?

Gustav: Your revolution can never succeed!! What we need is 
food and a place to sleep, not ideas! And we need it now!!

Wiegraf: You only see the present. You have to fix the basics! 

Gustav: And you think you'll do that? I don't think so, 
Wiegraf. Never!

[Wiegraf steps forward.]

Wiegraf: Is that all you want to say? Gustav, good-bye.

[Gustav runs in full speed and tries to hit Wiegraf. Wiegraf 
counters and in one motion he stabs Gustav.]

Gustav: Ugh...u...

[Gustav dies. Ramza, Delita and Algus comes in.]

Ramza: Wiegraf!!

[Algus sees the Marquis.]

Algus: Marquis!!

[Algus tries to go over to Marquis. Wiegraf points his sword 
at Marquis.]

Wiegraf: Freeze!

Algus: You bastard!!!

Delita: Stop it, Algus.

Wiegraf: The Marquis is all right. Take him back to Igros.

Ramza: What?

Wiegraf: Kidnapping wasn't our goal. We never stoop to such 
acts. You can have the Marquis, if you just let me go...well?

Algus: Don't trifle with us! You can't beat us!

[Delita pulls Algus back.]

Delita: Stop it, Algus. He's serious!

[The three goes over to Elmdor while Wiegraf goes near to the 
door.]

Elmdor: Ugnn..n....

[Wiegraf vanishes. Algus tries to chase Wiegraf but Delita 
blocks his way.]

Delita: Let him go, Algus!!

Algus: Why do you stop me!

Delita: The Death Corps will destroy itself! Don't risk it!

Algus: ...Ughh!!

Ramza: He's all right. Weakened, but no serious wounds.

Delita: Let's go back to Igros...

[After saving Marquis the party heads back to Igros. Waiting 
at Igros were now words of encouragement for saving the 
Marquis, but an angry Dycedarg.


-- Inside Igros Castle --

Dycedarg: What happened? Why did you go to Zeklaus Desert?

Ramza: ...................

Dycedarg: Explain to me......

Delita: I forced Ramza to go with me.

Dycedarg: Is that true, Ramza? Delita forced you to go?

Ramza: .....No, it was my decision. Not Delita's.

Delita: Ramza's lying. I was the one to......

Ramza: No need to protect me. I decided to ignore an order!

Dycedarg: If everyone acted lawlessly, how could "law" exist? 
We Beoulves must show the importance of observing the "law" as 
the Knights rule. Are you trying to ruin the Beoulve name?

Ramza: ......I'm sorry, brother.

A man's voice: That's enough, Dycedarg.

[The man enters. Delita, Ramza and Algus kneels down.]

A well dressed man: He was a great help rescuing the Marquis. 
I know young soldiers are eager to succeed. So were we.

Dycedarg: Don't spoil him. There's a line between right and 
wrong.

Larg: So, you are Dycedarg's younger brother.....relax. You 
look exactly like the late General Balbanes... A fine-looking 
young man. I'm sure that youthful energy didn't come from just 
guarding the castle.....

Dycedarg: The mission is nearly done. I'll allow you to join. 
We'll attack some of the thieves' hideouts at once. You choose 
one of them.

Ramza: ... Yes.

[The three leaves. Larg walks over to the window.]

Dycedarg: I'm sorry.

Larg: Don't apologize, Dycedarg. After all, Gustav wasn't much 
of a soldier. The plan couldn't be changed after the Marquis 
was kidnapped in Gallione.... Besides, he did save the 
Marquis's life. They must accept our demands. Your brother's 
actions turned the tide for us...

Dycedarg: The King doesn't have much time to live......... We 
must hurry......

Larg: Yes, I'm counting on you, my friend....

[The extermination of the Death Corps was near. The party 
heads to Thieves Fort. Meanwhile at Thieves Fort....]

-- Thieves Fort --

Miluda: Communication with the main unit's been cut off. It's 
over.

Death Corps Priest: No way! It's not over yet!

Priest: I agree. It continues until the nobles apologize to 
us!

Miluda: My brother.... His views are too optimistic.

Death Corps Gaurd: Enemy attack!!

[The cadets arrives.]

Algus: Ramza helped me save the Marquis. I'll stay on till the 
end!
 
[Fearsome battle goes on between the two party. Miluda stops 
to say something.]

Miluda: Who do you think you are!? We're not animals! We're 
human, just like you! There's no difference among us other 
than our families! You ever been hungry? With only soup to eat 
for months? Why do we have to suffer? Because you nobles 
deprive us our right to live!

Algus: Human? Hmph, ridiculous! From the minute you were born 
you had to obey us! From the second you were born you were our 
animals!!

Miluda: Says who!? That's nonsense! Who decided all this?! 

Algus: It's the Will of Heaven!

Miluda: Heaven? God would never say such things! In his eyes, 
all are equal! He'd never let this happen! Never!

Algus: Animals have no God!!

Miluda: !!!!

Delita: Ramza, Is she really our enemy....?

[After fighting for hours the cadets takes the upper hand.]

Ramza: Lay down your swords. Surrender and we'll spare you.

[The enemy surrenders. The party captures Miluda.]

Miluda: Go ahead, kill us then. We're just animals-Kills us!

Ramza: You hate us that much...?

Algus: Ramza Kill her, now! She's your enemy! An enemy of the 
Beoulves! Understand? Your enemy! She's a loser. Who's lost 
sight of life! Losers cannot remain alive! If we don't kill 
her, she'll kill us! We can't coexist! Kill her, Ramza! With 
your own hands!!

Delita: Ramza, I don't see why she's our enemy...

Algus: What did you say? Are you mad, Delita?

Delita: She's not an animal...... She's human just like us...

Algus: Are you betraying us!? You, too....!?

Miluda: Oh, sympathy is it? Despicable creatures. You're my 
enemy as long as you belong to the Beoulves. Don't forget 
it......

[Miluda leaves holding her wounds.]

Ramza: Delita...., we are ......?

Algus: Geez, what's wrong with you?  


<< Meanwhile, at Igros, capital of Gallione, Beoulve castle >>

[The Pirates attacks the Beoulve mansion. Knowing the majority 
of the troops were out killing Death Corps. The Corps 
objective was to kill Dycedarg, a major influence on Larg. The 
attack was going smoothly when Zalbag arrives and spoils the 
plan.]

-- Beoulve castle --

Teta: Let go! Stop it, let go of me!!

[A man with a chocobo leaves with Teta.]

Golagros: Hurry up!

[A thief comes out of the castle holding Alma.]

Alma: Ouch! Let go of my hand! Brother!!

[Zalbag comes in rushing and kills the thief.]

Golagros: Damn... That's it!!

[The man leaves with a chocobo.]

Zalbag: Are you all right, Alma?

Alma: I'm OK, but Teta isn't.

Zalbag: Yes, I know.

[Dycedarg comes out holding his wound. Alma helps Dycedarg.]

Zalbag: Brother!!

Dycedarg: I, I'm all right...... What about ...Alma....?

Alma: Yes. I'm fine. What an awful wound....

Dycedarg: I never thought they'd come here. They're after me.

Zalbag: Five people were killed, and Teta was kidnapped.

Dycedarg: After them....Leave no stone unturned until you find 
them.

Alma: Please don't talk anymore!

Dycedarg: Death Corps......bastard.

[Dycedarg faints.]

Alma: Are you all right!?

Zalbag: Hey! Anybody there!? 

[The cadets comes to Igros and finds out what happened.]

-- Inside Beoulve castle --

[Injured from the Death Corps attack, Dycedarg lay in his 
bed.]

Dycedarg: I heard you destroyed the enemies' hideout...Good 
job. Leave the rest to Zalbag and relax for a while... No need 
to worry.... It's not that bad of a wound.

Ramza: Teta.... What about Teta....?

Dycedarg: As soon as we find their base, Zalbag will attack in 
force.

Ramza: W, What...!?

Dycedarg: Death Corps is falling apart. Deserters are down to 
a few. Wiegraf will be caught... It's just a matter of time.

Ramza: Teta.... Are you deserting Teta?

Dycedarg: Don't worry. Everything's all planned. We won't 
attack until Teta's returned. For certain. I'd never abandon 
Teta. She's like a sister to me.

-- Oustide of Beoulve castle --

[Delita goes outraged. Ramza tries to stop Delita.]

Ramza: Wait, Delita. Where are you going? Just calm down! 

Delita: Calm down? Are you kidding? I can't calm down!

You don't know where she is! Don't waste your time!

[Delita pulls up Ramza.]

Delita: Waste my time!? She is my only sister!!

Ramza: Remember, Dycedarg said... He'd never abandon Teta... 
So....don't .... Ugh...I...can't breath.

[Delita lets go Ramza.]

Delita: I'm sorry, Ramza. Are you all right....?

Ramza: Y... yeah.......cough...cough...

[Algus comes out.]

Algus: Never believe in "never".

Ramza: You mean my brother's lying?

Algus: If I were him, I'd never save a common girl.

Delita: What did you say......?

Algus: I said I won't send troops to save you, commoners!!

Delita: How dare you!!

[Delita punches Algus on the face. Algus goes off flying and 
holds his cheek. Ramza holds Delita.]

Ramza: Stop it! Delita!

Delita: Let go of me! Damn you! Let go!!

Algus: Heh! Commoners are all alike. You'll never be nobles! 
Delita, You don't belong here! Understand, rascal!?

Delita: Damn you!!

Ramza: Enough! Delita! And you, too, Algus!

[Algus stands up.}

Algus: Ramza, don't you see? He's not one of us. You see, 
Ramza, we nobles can't live with them.

Ramza: Lies! He's my good friend. We're like brothers!

Algus: That's exactly the point. Don't act like friends. You 
are the son of a distinguished family. You cannot be with him. 
I'm sure your brothers would agree with me!

[Delita pushes Ramza aside.]

Delita: Not all nobles are like you! I trust Ramza!

[Delita goes off.]

Ramza: Get lost! I never want to see you again!!

Algus: Don't say that. We're friends, aren't we?

[Ramza steps forward.]

Algus: I won't say it again! Get lost!!

[Algus walks and stops.]

Algus: Their base is at Fort Zeakden. I heard it from your 
brother. There are several cordons, so you can't attack them 
from the front, of course. The only way is to attack from the 
rear. Well...do your best, you spoiled-rotten boy.

Ramza: Get out!!

[Algus leaves. While heading for Fort Zeakden, in a sunset 
field, Delita stops and ponders his indentity. Ramza, who 
couldn't give any words of wisdom, felt powerless.]

-- Mandalia Plains --

Delita: Beautiful. Somewhere Teta's watching the same sunset. 

Ramza: ....Don't worry, Delita. I'm sure she is OK.

Delita: ....I've felt out of place for a long time.

Ramza: Are you thinking about what Algus said?

Delita: I guess there are things you can't change, no matter 
what.

Ramza: Don't say that. If you put effort into it...

Delita: Could I be a general if I tried hard enough? I want to 
rescue Teta on my own, but I can't do a thing. I'm 
'useless'....

Ramza:...........................

[Delita pucks a reed.]

Delita: Remember how father taught us to play that reed flute?

[Delita then begins to play a reed flute, so does Ramza, a 
skill they learned from Balbanes.] 


-- Lenalia Plateau --

[The party arrives at Lenalia Plateau and meets with Miluda 
again.]

Miluda: It's blocked here, too... There is no way out.

Death Corps Soldier: Forget it. We might as well surrender....

Miluda: I'd rather die here than get taken prisoner!! Besides, 
if we get caught here, we'll be executed! Fighting is the only 
way out!

Delita: Where is Wiegraf?! Where did you hide Teta!?

Miluda: Teta? You mean that Beoulve, Golagros took hostage?

Delita: Teta's my sister! She has nothing to do with them! 
It's pointless to hold her hostage! Please, return my sister!

Miluda: And what about you? Will you Nobles give back all you 
took from us? We're only asking you to return what you took 
from us in the first place. But no-you just keep taking! 
Forcing us to retaliate! Just give up! There's no reason to 
return her!!

Delita: I, I.....!!

[The party fights with the Death Corps soldiers. After 
fighting for some time.....]

Miluda: I can't die now! Not during the revolution! I'm a 
Death Corps soldier!! I'll never run away!!

Ramza: Put the sword away, Miluda! No use fighting any longer! 
Let's put down our swords, stop fighting, and talk! There must 
be a solution to all this! Let's find it! I'll talk to my 
brother! No, I'll talk to Lord Larg! Trust me!!

Miluda: No more tricky smooth talk! I'm sick of your lies!!

Ramza: I'm not lying!!

Ramza: You say revolution......... Is a revolution necessary? 
Is it our fault? Are we making you suffer? What's the problem?

Miluda: Ignorance itself s a crime! What you think is right is 
only what you can see. But, that's not everything. It's not 
your fault. But I'll keep blaming you until there's a change! 
As long as you're a Beoulve, you're my enemy!

[The cadets defeats the Death Corps soldier.]

Miluda: B...Brother... I'm sorry...

[Miluda dies.]

Ramza: Why...? What went wrong?

Delita: Damn it, who the hell am I? Who...?


[In a small windmill at Fovoham, Golagros and Wiegraf, hid 
from the Hokuten.]


-- In a Small Windmill --

Wiegraf: Why did you kidnap the girl?

Golagros: I needed a hostage to escape.

Wiegraf: If that was the case, you could've let her go later. 
What....now you, Golagros?

Golagros: You putting me with Gustav? Think. The Death Corps 
lost most of their men and now are surrounded by the Hokuten. 
She was our only ace in the hole to get us out of this. 
Because she's a Beoulve.

[Wiegraf and Golagros looks at Teta.]

Wiegraf: What good is escaping? Or were you even thinking 
that? Even if we do escape, we'll get caught sooner or later 
and be in their power! We must make it so our children don't 
have to go through what we did. A small stone may only make a 
small ripple at first, but someday it will be a wave. Even if 
we have to rust away here!

Golagros: So you would have us die?

Wiegraf: Not in vain. Take as many Nobles with you as 
possible!

Golagros: Ludicrous! We'll die like dogs!!

Wiegraf: No, there may be still be survivors at Fort Zeakden. 
If you join them, you may get something!

Golagros: They're probably dead already...

[A soldier comes in and tells Wiegraf about Miluda's death.]

Wiegraf: What!? Miluda killed?! Miluda....

Soldier: It's a just a matter of time before the squad gets 
here. What should we do?

Wiegraf: Alright. Retreat!! You heard, Golagros. Go to Fort 
Zeakden. Leave the girl here!

Voice of a guard: They're here!! The Hokuten are here!

[The soldier rushes out.]

Wiegraf: Damn! Already? I'll stop them here! Golagros, you 
head for Fort Zeakden with others!

[Wiegraf goes outside.]

Golagros: I'm not going... Now way I'm going to die!

[Golagros looks at Teta.]


-- Windmill Shed --  

[The cadets arrives. They find Wiegraf waiting for them.]

Wiegraf: You...it was you... Did you kill Miluda? It was you 
cadets who killed my sister!

Ramza: She was Wiegraf's sister?

Wiegraf: Well then, I have no choice. I'll avenge my sister!!

Delita: Give Teta back!!

Wiegraf: Teta? Oh, that girl? So you're a Beoulve?

Ramza: He's not a Beoulve! I am!

Wiegraf: Then Golagros was wrong. But he is with you, correct?

Ramza: It doesn't matter who he is. You have his sister.

Wiegraf: Correct me if I'm wrong... Either way, the girl was 
to be released anyway. We had no intention of keeping her. But 
first things first! If you want the girl back, you'll have to 
beat me!!

[They all fights.]

Ramza: Put the sword down! No need to waste lives!

Wiegraf: Then, why did you kill her? Why Miluda?

Ramza: I had no intention of killing her! There are other ways 
than fighting. Can we talk?

Wiegraf: You still don't understand why we won't surrender! 
What good is talking anyway? Could you make something happen 
even if you wanted to? You couldn't, could you? And even if 
you did, your brothers wouldn't allow it!!

Ramza: My brothers don't want to fight!! Wiegraf, if you put 
the sword down, they'll listen!

Wiegraf: HA! This's absurd! Your brothers don't want to fight? 
You're so deluded!

[In the fight, Ramza manages to wound Wiegraf.]

Wiegraf: Hmph-tough one, eh? Miluda, I'm sorry! But I can't 
die here!

Ramza: Wait, Wiegraf! Running away?

Wiegraf: Who do you think had Gustav kidnap the Marquis? Your 
brother, Dycedarg! And I'm sure Zalbag knows, too!

Ramza: Don't be ridiculous! Why would he do such a thing?

Wiegraf: Two lions are fighting for power after the king died! 
One is white lion, Larg. The other is black, Goltana. Both 
want to know who their allies are. But, it's hard to read 
strangers' minds. So, why not kill 'em all and bring in your 
own people? Gustav was deceived by Dycedarg's silk tongue and 
kidnapped the Marquis!

Ramza: Lies!! A Beoulve would never do such a thing!

Wiegraf: You should see for yourself! Goodbye Beoulve!

[Wiegraf vanishes.]

Ramza: Wait, Wiegraf!! Take that back!! 


-- In a Small Windmill --

Delita: Teta! Where are you? Teta!

[Delita and Ramza comes in looking for Teta.]

Delita: I can't find her anywhere! Teta! Where are you!? 

[No sign of Teta.]

Ramza: Did Wiegraf lie to us!? Delita, let's go to Zeakden! 
Teta must be there.

Delita: What happened? What went wrong? Tell me, Ramza. Why 
did this have to happen to Teta?

[Delita falls down on his knee.]

Ramza: Delita...


[The remaining Death Corps members retreated to a snowy Fort 
Zeakden, only to find themselves trapped by the Hokuten. 
Golagros holds Teta as a shield.]


-- Fort Zeakden --

Golagros: Get out of here now! What if something happens to 
her? And don't do anything funny! There's tons of powder 
inside the fort! More than enough to blow all of you to hell 
and back! Got it? Then, get out!

Zalbag: The Hokuten will never be threatened by you!! 

[Ramza and Delita finally arrives in the scene.]

Ramza: Brother! Algus!!

[Deliat sees Teta.]

Delita: Teta!!

Teta: Delita!!

Golagros: Get out! Now!!

Zalbag: Go on, do it!

Algus: Yes, sir! 

[Algus shoots Teta.]

Golagros: What's this?

[Algus shoots Golagros as well, wounding him.]

Teta: Delita..................

Delita: Teta!!

[A Hokuten knight comes.]

Hokuten Knight: General Zalbag, more enemies are on the 
mountain path! There are about 50 of them. I've been informed 
one of them resembles Wiegraf!

Zalbag: Alright, I'll be right there. Take care of the rest, 
Algus.

Golagros: D...damn it!

[Golagros locks himself inside the fort.]

Delita: Teta!

Algus: Where are you going?

Delita: Algus! You bastard!!

Algus: You want to fight? Fine then, let's go!

Ramza: Brother...why...Teta...?

Algus: C'mon! Animals are animals! I'll prove it to you!!

[Algus calls his men.]

Ramza: Why, why are you doing this? Algus, why!?

Algus: It's your brother's orders. Please don't ask why. 
Besides, would you sacrifice the Hokuten pride, all for a 
common girl!?

Ramza: Teta is Delita's sister!!

Algus: It's about time you learned about 'difference'! 
Different birth, totally different life! It's fate! Neither 
should've been here! Should've been flower sellers somewhere! 
And what about you, Ramza? Why are you arguing with me? You're 
a traitor to Hokuten! 

Ramza: B...but, but, this is inexcusable!

Algus: You're such a spoiled child! How could someone like you 
be a Beoulve?

Delita: Algus! You murdered Teta! I'll kill you! I swear it!

Ramza: I didn't have a choice!!

Algus: You're such a baby! Don't pamper yourself!! Beoulves 
are leaders of warriors. You have certain responsibilities as 
a leader! There are many things that only you can do! You must 
do them for those who can't!

Ramza: I don't want to live life just being used by others!!

Algus: Just being used? Don't talk rubbish!! Beoulves are used 
because of who they are! We ourselves have survived under 
their wing, used their protection! That's right. It's a give 
and take relationship! That's how you survived! Just being 
used? You've been using your "best friend", Delita!

Ramza: Me? Using Delita?

Algus: As a Beoulve, surely you know our mission!? Your 
mission took precedence even when I was attacked on Mandalia 
Plains!!

Ramza: Gmph!!

Algus: Angry, Delita? Angry because you're so utterly 
helpless? Know your limits! Commoners don't have power to 
change things! That's right, get angry! It's all you can do! 
Ha, ha, you deserve it!!

Delita: Is that it? Is that all, Algus?!

Algus: Don't be mad, Delita. You'll join her soon!

Delita: You won't confuse me! Nobody uses me!!

[The fight continues on. Delita manages to face him one-on-
one. With swift motion Delita stabs Algus.]

Algus: Damn you...How could I be beaten by weaklings like you?

[Algus dies. After the battle, Delita walks over to his 
sister, Teta, and holds her.]

Ramza: ..Delita.

[The dying Golagros ignited the fort's powder stores.]

Ramza; What was that!? An explosion?? Delita, it's dangerous! 
Come over here, quick!!

[Delita doesn't move an inch. The base blows knocking Ramza. 
Ramza stands up.]

Ramza: Delita!!

[The base completely gets destroyed by the explosion.] 

<< I've taken my whole life for granted. When it came down to 
it I dropped it all and ran. >> 
 

---=== PRESENT ===---

-- Outside of Orbonne Monastery --

Gafgarion: so, Ramza you know who kidnapped her?

Ramza: ............

[Agrias comes out.]

Agrias: He's taking Princess Ovelia with him. Can't be that 
far.

Gafgarion: Are you going after him?

Agrias: Of course! I couldn't face the royal family unless I 
do!

Gafgarion: We won't help you. It's not in the contract!

Agrias: We don't need help from one who's not even a knight! A 
knight must fix his won mistakes. This is one of our 
responsibilities as guards! Lavian, Alice, let's go!

[The priest comes out.]

Agrias: Are you all right, Milord?

Simon: The Princess...how is she?

[Agrias shakes her head.]

Agrias: I'm very sorry. I swear I'll get her back!

Simon: ....No. You'd be in danger...

Agrias: Don't worry. I swear on my knight's honor I'll save 
her!

[Ramza steps forward.]

Ramza: I'll go, too! I won't be a burden!

Gafgarion: Are you crazy?! This's none of your business!

Ramza: I have to know! I must see it with my own eyes!

Gafgarion: You mean, that boy you saw?

[Ramza nods.]

Gafgarion: You're stubborn as a mule. Don't cry to me for help 
if something happens!

==============================================
Chapter 2: THE MANIPULATER AND THE SUBSERVIENT
==============================================

[Rad, Alicia, and Lavian joins. The party sets to Dorter. 
Meanwhile at Dorter.] 

Knight: How about 500 gil per head?

Mercenary: Way too low. 2000. It's 2000 gil a head.

Knight: It would be easy to make all of you heretics, you 
know.

Mercenary: Is that a threat? ...How about 1000 gil?

[The knight shakes his head.]

Knight: 700. No more.

[The mercenary thinks hard.]

Mercenary: OK. Done deal.

Knight: They'll be here any minute. Kill all of them. 
Understand?

[The party arrives.]

Knight: Ha, speak of the devil...... There they are. Get them!

[The knight leaves. The mercenary looks at the party.]

Mercenary: That's Gafgarion! Damn! 700 was too cheap!

[The mercenary throws his hat and calls his other mates.]

Gafgarion: Ambush? Going all out, huh?

Agrias: If you don't like it, you can leave!

Gafgarion: I usually don't do freebies, but I'll make an 
exception!

Agrias: You patronizing...

[The party defeats the mercenaries.]

Agrias: There's no time to waste. We must hurry and rescue the 
Princess!

Gafgarion: Where are we going? Do you know where they went?

Agrias: There is only one place they could've escaped to! 
Impregnable fortress... Bethla Garrison.

Ramza: Bethla Garrison...

[On their way to Bethla Garisson..... Araguy Woods.]

-- Araguy Woods --

[6 Goblins are attacking a chocobo.]

Black Goblin: Gob, gob! Gobgobgob!!

[The goblins closes in.]

Chocobo: W-Wark!!

[The party arrives.]

Goblin: Gob, gobu--!!

Agrias: A Chocobo? In this forest?

Gafgarion: Must be pretty stupid to wander into Goblin's 
forest!

Ramza: 1. We must leave now.
       2. Is he strong in a fight?


Ramza: < 1. We must leave now. >
--------------------------------

Ramza: We can't waste time here. We must get out of this 
forest....

Gafgarion: Right. We shouldn't do anything that doesn't make 
money.

Agrias: Sorry, Chocobo... We must save the Princess first. 
Forgive me.

-- Continues with the game --


Ramza: < 2. Is he strong in a fight? >
--------------------------------------

Ramza: Delita said wild Chocobos are stronger than tame ones. 
I wonder if he's strong in a fight?

Gafgarion: You want to help him, Ramza? No money in that!

Agrias: He may help us save the Princess...

-- Continues with the game --

Chocobo: W-Wark!!

Ramza: You seem alright.

Gafgarion: You're lucky. You ought to thank Ramza.

[Chocobo joins the party. Upon their arrival at Zirekile 
Falls, the party sees Ovelia and Delita on a bridge surrounded 
by some Hokuten Knights.]

Hokuten Knight: It's over! Surrender! Turn the Princess over 
to us and we'll spare your life!

Delita: That's a bald faced lie! You want to kill her! Then 
after that you'll kill me for knowing the truth!

Knight: Ridiculous! We came to help the Princess! Why would we 
want to kill her? We can't let Goltana keep her!

Agrias: Princess Ovelia!!

Ovelia: Agrias!!

Knight: Great, here comes a crowd! Gafgarion! Kill them!! And 
do it now!!

Gafgarion: Don't know what's going on, but it's in the 
contract!

Agrias: Gafgarion, are you betraying us?

Gafgarion: Betraying you? C'mon, this is business. Our job is 
to kidnap the Princess 'unharmed'. The job is to kill you all 
and keep things quiet! 

Agrias: What are you getting at? This kidnapping's a sham?

Gafgarion: The Princess is in the way! The Princess should be 
next in line. Is she's alive there'll be nothing but trouble!

[Delita hides the princess behind him.]

Delita: Since you're going to die, I'll let you help me... If 
the Princess's kidnapped and killed by Goltata, they'll be rid 
of her and his rivals. I'm sure that's how Prince Larg wrote 
the scenario. No, Dycedarg probably wrote it. Don't you agree, 
Ramza?

[Gafgarion steps forward.]

Gafgarion: Right, Ramza. Let's get them all!

Ramza: Another helpless sacrifice... No more! There must not 
be any more victims like Teta!!

[Ramza manages to injure Gafgarion.]

Gafgarion: Dammit! 

[Gafgarion vanishes. The party kills the Hokuten Knights.]

Delita: Leave the Princess with me. It's better for her.

[Agrias blocks her.]

Ramza: Delita, what're you scheming?

Delita: Scheming? Don't be foolish. I'm telling the truth. 
Think about it. Where would you take her after making an enemy 
of Hokuten? Crack Hokuten troops will come here looking for 
you any time now. Just where the hell do you plan on escaping 
to?

Ramza: W, well, I...

Delita: Think carefully. The Princess knows this was Prince 
Larg's plan. The royal family is not on your side. So what 
about Goltana? No, he'd execute you just to clear himself.

Agrias: What would you do?

Delita: I'd do what you can't do.

Ramza: What do you mean?

Delita: I can't tell you...

[Delita turns around.]

Delita: I'll leave the Princess with you a little longer.

[Delita starts to walk away.]

Ramza: Delita, I'm glad I could see you again.

[Delita looks down and then up.]

Delita: Teta saved me...

Ramza: What?

Delita: Teta saved me back then...

Ramza: .........

[Delita walks off when Ovelia steps up.]

Ovelia: Thank you, Delita.

Delita: See you again, Ramza.

[Delita goes away.]

Agrias: Ramza, thanks for your support. But are you sure you 
want to make Hokuten an enemy?

Ramza: Don't worry. I've already decided. The question is, now 
what should we do? Like Delita said, nobody will help us...

Agrias: We can ask Cardinal Draclau for help...... Glabados 
church has jurisdiction over Lionel. They might be able to 
help.

Ramza: Hokuten has to be careful what they do in Lionel.... 
Let's go. It's the only place for us.

[At Zaland Fort City...]

-- Zaland Fort City --

[A man is being chased by the Bart Trading Company in Zaland 
Fort City.]

Fencer: You can't escape! Give it to us if you value your 
life!

Young man: What do you want? I don't know what you're talking 
about.

Fencer: Don't play dumb! Mustadio! Don't care about your 
father? Just give us the 'holy stone' and we'll return 
him....OK guys, get him!

[The man jumps up.]

You man 'Mustadio': And you can tell Rudvich... If he lays a 
hand on father he'll never see the stone!

Agrias: An argument! Someone's after that young man...

Ramza: 1. Don't want to get involved. 
       2. We have to help him!


Ramza: < 1. Don't want to get involved. >
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Ramza: I don't want to be involved, but I can't just leave 
him. I'll help him!


Ramza: < 2. We have to help him! >
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Ramza: He'll be killed, if we don't do something! Let's help!

[The party helps the young man.]

Ramza: Are you all right?

Mustadio: Yeah.......I think so. Thanks for helping me.

[In a room.]

Mustadio: They were Troublemakers hired by Bart Company.

Agrias: Bart Company? The Importer?

Mustadio: You know them? They're not just traders. They're a 
criminal sundicate into everything from smuggling and slavery.

Ramza: Why were they after you?

Mustadio: You know why they call us mechanics?

[Ramza shakes his head.]

Agrias: I hear a 'lost civilization' us hidden under Goug.... 
When St. Ajora was alive, airships were in the sky, and human 
robots in town. But time passed, technology was lost, and no 
one knows if it ever really existed.

Mustadio: But the civilization must have existed. Parts from 
many airships and machines are buried under Goug. Mechanics 
are the ones who restore the 'past legacies'.

Ramza: That weird thing you used in the battle, was that one 
of the machines?

Mustadio: Oh, this? 

[Mustadio brings out a gun.]

Mustadio: This is called a 'gun'. A metal 'bullet' is 
propelled by gunpowder. This is the most simple one. They say 
you used to be able put magic in it and shoot it.

Ramza: Hmm...

Agrias: Why's Bart Company after you?

Mustadio: You said you were going to see the Cardinal. He was 
a hero of the Fifty Year War. People in Lionel still think of 
him as a hero. MY father, too. The Cardinal is the only one 
who can unite this country. I know he'd grant your wish. Then 
the princess would be safe.

Agrias: Yeah, and...?

Mustadio: Can you take me with you? I want to meet the 
Cardinal.

Agrias: Why?

Mustadio: To save my father! The Cardinal's the only one who 
can rescue him from Bart! But he wouldn't want to meet some 
mechanics like myself. So, please. Take me with you!

Agrias: You still hasn't told us why they're after you!

[Mustadio looks down.]

Mustadio: ...I can't tell you now.

Agrias: Then , we can't take you.

Mustadio: I beg you! Trust me! I must see the Cardinal!

[The princess enters the room. Ramza and Agrias kneels down.]

Ovelia: All right. You can come with us.

Mustadio: Really? Thank you, Highness!

Agrias: Remember! You're in the presence of a princess!

[Mustadio kneels down also.]

Ovelia: It's all right. Please stand up.

[The three stands up.]

Agrias: All right, then. I trust you.

[Ovelia and the others rests on the way to Lionel Castle.]

Agrias: Princess Ovelia, see? Lionel Castle is over the 
mountain.

Ovelia: It's still far from this fort. I wonder if Cardinal 
Draclau will really help us?

Agrias: I hear the Cardinal is very loyal to the royal family. 
And right now, he's neutral in the dispute between Prince Larg 
and Prince Goltana. I'm sure he wouldn't defeat justice by 
turning you over to either one of them.

Ovelia: I hope so......

[Ovelia goes to a tree and takes a leaf.]

Agrias: Besides, he is a man of popularity at Glabados Church. 
They'll accept you if the Cardinal asks them.

Ovelia: I wish I weren't a princess.

[Ovelia drops the leaf.]

Agrias: Princess Ovelia......

[Ramza comes out and eavesdrops.]

Ovelia: I was always surrounded by the convent walls...and 
have only seen the sky through them. I don't think you know, 
but I was at another monastery before I went to Orbonne. Even 
after hearing about the adoption by the deceased king, I 
stayed there for a long time. No, I'm not complaining about 
that. Just......... People are dying because I'm the princess. 
It's so painful......

Agrias: Please don't blame yourself. It's not your fault. 
Those who are trying to take advantage of you are the ones to 
blame.

[Ovelia again takes a leaf from the tree and drops it.]

Ovelia: I met a girl at Orbonne. She said she had also been 
living in the monastery since birth. We used to laugh at how 
similar our lives have been. ----Isn't it funny?

[The princess again takes a leaf and drops it.]

Agrias: She was the daughter of the Beoulves, Miss. Alma, 
wasn't she?

Ovelia: She is my only friend...... I wonder if Cardinal 
Draclau would use me?

Agrias: ..................

Voice of Mustadio: Ramza! Where are you? Shall we go?!

[Mustadio comes out.]

Mustadio: What have you been doing here?

Agrias: How was it?

Mustadio: Fine. It doesn't seem like Hokuten has been here 
yet.

[Ovelia tries to play the reed flute.]

Ovelia: My friend taught me before, but I can't seem to do it 
right.

[Ramza takes a reed and plays it.]

Ramza: This is how you do it.

Ovelia: Like this?

[Ovelia also plays the reed flute.]

Ovelia: There! I did it.

[Both plays the reed flute. The party heads to Lionel and of 
their way to Lionel, the party encounters some mercenaries.]

-- Bariaus Hill --

Rudvich Mercenary: I don't know who you are. But leave the boy 
with us! We don't want to fight! Hand Mustadio over and there 
won't be any trouble. OK?

Agrias: Why don't you leave quietly! Tell Rudvich we'll fight 
anyone who tries to use war to sway the people!

Mercenary: Then I guess we must take him by force! Here goes!!

[The party defeats the mercenaries.]

Ramza: Why are they after you? Will you explain?

Mustadio: Sorry... But I can't tell you now.

[Meanwhile at the office of Igros castle]

-- Office of Igros Castle --

Dycedarg: Do anything to capture Ovelia. The same goes for 
Agrias and the others. Kill them!

Gafgarion: What about Ramza?

[Dycedarg takes a cup and pours a wine.]

Dycedarg: He's a disgrace to the name Beoulve, and he's in our 
way. I left him alone because I thought he'd learn how harsh 
the real world is. I never thought he was that dense.

Gafgarion: Did his strong sense of justice come from his 
father?

Dycedarg: My father spoiled him. If he obeys orders, fine. If 
he resists, we have no choice...

[Dycedarg drinks the wine.]

Gafgarion: It's hard to believe his own brother said that. 
Sickening. But what if the Cardinal gets in our way? With the 
church supporting him, even the Prince couldn't do anything 
easily.

Dycedarg: I've already prepared for that. There's no need to 
worry.

Gafgarion: So that's that? The more I know, the worse you 
appear.
 
Dycedarg: If that's how you feel, then you'd best watch your 
tongue. Don't forget you head can be easily cut off.

Gafgarion: Hey, stop that. I'm your loyal servant. Rmember I'm 
not stubborn like your little brother.

Dycedarg: Then, don't make any mistakes.

Gafgarion: Speaking of that, who did you order to kidnap 
Ovelia? When I was chasing her in Dorter, someone attacked me. 
What was that about?

[Dycedarg goes over to the window.]

Dycedarg: They found the criminals in the monastery woods-
dead. Someone learned of our plan and is trying to stop us... 
Anyhow, as long as Ovelia is with Agrias, there'll be many 
chances to get her...

Gafgarion: I hope so.

[After going for days and nights the party finally reaches the 
Lionel Castle.]

-- The Gate of Lionel Castle --

Lionel Castle Knight: Who are you? What do you want?

Agrias: I'm Agrias Oaks of the Lesalia St. Konoe Knights. I 
came from Orbonne to save the son of God, St. Ajora. Open the 
gate!

Knight: Saving the St. Ajora is the will of the high priest. 
The gate will open for he who would save the high priest. Open 
the gate!

[The gate opens and the party enters the castle. The party 
meets the Cardinal.]

Draclau: I understand your situation, Agrias. Moreover, I'll 
send a man to the High Priest in Murond. We'll do something to 
expose Larg's scheme, and keep the Princess from danger.

Agrias: Will High Priest Funeral help us?

Draclau: Don't worry, Agrias. I'm with you. You must be strong 
to make the Princess feel at ease. Make yourselves comfortable 
in this old castle until word comes from the holy land.

Ovelia: Thank you for your kindness.

Draclau: St. Ajora is with us. There's no need to worry. Young 
mechanic. I heard your wish too. I'll send troops to Goug, to 
destroy Bart Company.

Mustadio: Thank you.

Draclau: But, would you explain why they're after you two?

Mustadio: I...can't...

Draclau: That's all right... Is this it?

[The Cardinal brings out a shiny red stone.]

Agrias: What is that crystal? 

Draclau: Have you ever heard of the 'Zodiac Brave Story'?

Agrias: You mean that fairy tale, we used to hear in church?

Draclau: Here now! Are you saying the church lied?

Agrias: N-no, I didn't mean that...

Ovelia: Long ago, when the land was much different, 12 brave 
warriors fought against the Evil Lucavi who ruled the land. 
After a desperate battle, they sent Lucavi to Hades, and the 
land was peaceful. They each had crystals with zodiac signs on 
them, they were called "Zodiac Braves". Ever since then, 
whenever humans are attacked, the Braves come to save us.

Draclau: You're quite learned, Princess. Just as I expected.

Ovelia: Mr. Simon taught me at the Orbonne Monastery. He also 
said St. Ajora and the Braves saved Ivalice from chaos.

Draclau: We call the crystals, 'Holy Stones'. This very stone, 
is the legendary secret stone, the "Zodiac Stone".

Ovelia: I didn't think it really existed.

Draclau: They say its 'Divine Power' surpasses Lucavi's. I 
feel strange power, but it looks just like an ordinary crystal 
to me.

Ramza: What's wrong, Mustadio? You look pale.

Draclau: You saw the same stone underground Goug?

Mustadio: Many broken machine parts are buried there. But if 
the stone gets near the machines, they start to howl.

Draclau: Bart Company's after the stone, right?

Mustadio: I don't know what power the stone has... But Rudvich 
wants to use its power to make weapons. My father told me 
never to give the stones to him. So they abducted him.

Draclau: Don't worry, Mustadio. The church will see to his 
safety. While our men fight, we'll get the stone back.

Mustadio: Y, yes, sir.

Ramza: I'll go to Goug with you.

Mustadio: Thank you, Ramza.

Agrias: We made it this far thanks to you, Ramza.

Ovelia: I wish I could've been more help. Please be careful.

Ramza: That's very thoughtful. Don't worry. We'll be fine.


<< Flashback >>
---------------

Besrodio: Listen, Mustadio. Take this and run!

[Besrodio gives a yellow shiny stone to Mustadio.]

Mustadio: Run? Where?

[Outside the room.]

Rudvich Mercenary: I know you're in there! Open the door!!

[Mustadio holds his father's hand.]

Mustadio: Father! Let's get out of here!

Besrodio: My legs are useless! Just go on without me!!

Mustadio: I can't leave you alone!

Besrodio: The Holy stone has enough power to destroy a 
country! Can't let Rudvich get it! Hide it in a safe place! 
And ask Cardinal Draclau to help you! I know he will!

[Rudvich and his mercenary breaks into the room.]

Rudvich: You've wasted enough time. Now, give me the stone!

Besrodio: Go now! Mustadio!!

[The mercenaries closes in.]

Besrodio: Hurry!!

[Mustadio escapes.]

Rudvich: After him!! Get him!

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Chapter 1 
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Ramza Beoulve (Age: 16)
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Knight apprentice of the Gariland Academy. Originally from 
Igros. Beoulve family is a well respected family, producing 
many leaders for the Hokuten Knights. The youngest of 4 
siblings. Turned our worst of the siblings and is conscious 
about it.

Update:

Knight apprentice of the Gariland Academy. Originally from 
Igros. Beoulve family is a well respected family, producing 
many leaders for the Hokuten Knights. Insecure because he 
feels he is not on levels with his older siblings.


Balbanes Beoulve
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Former leader of the Hokuten Knights, and achieved the rank of 
"Heavenly Knight". While other Knights were being defeated, he 
produced many victories, even when he was outnumbered. A 
treaty was reached because of the fear he struck into the 
hearts of the enemies. Died due to an illness in the latter 
parts of the war.


Dycedarg Beoulve (Age: 37)
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One of the troop leader under Prince Larg. Your oldest 
brother. Following his later father, Balbanes' wishes, gave up 
his position as the leader of the Hokuten Knights to his 
younger brother. Became the troop leader for Prince Larg and 
is the most trusted. Also known to have magical skills, as a 
Magic Fencer.

Update:

One of the troop leader under Prince Larg. Your oldest 
brother. Following his later father, Balbanes' wishes, gave up 
his position as the leader of the Hokuten Knights to his 
younger brother. Became the troop leader for Prince Larg and 
is the most trusted. Critically wounded during an attack by 
the Death Corps.


Zalbag Beoulve (Age: 28)
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As a leader of the Hokuten Knights, he is considered to be a 
"Holy Knight". Your older brother. With many victories in the 
Fifty Year War, he has been praised by King Denamunda as "A 
savior of Ivalice in Gallione. Under the name of Beoulve, 
there is victory." An undefeated warrior, but he is a also a 
devout believer in the teachings of Glabados.


Alma Beoulve (Age: 15)
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Youngest of four of the Beoulve family. Attends the 
Aristocratic School in Igros. Your younger sister. Came from a 
different mother than the second brother. With her cheerful 
personality, she is well like by everyone. Spending most of 
her life in a convent, she has recently returned to the 
Beoulve family. Alma is closer to you, as you are closer in 
age than her brothers.


Delita Hyral (Age: 16)
------------
Knight apprentice of Gariland Academy. Friend of you. Came to 
Beoulve family with sister, Teta, after their parents were 
taken by the Black Plague. He was able to join the Academy 
through the wishes of the late Balbanes (your father).

Update:

Knight apprentice of Gariland Academy. Friend of you. Came to 
Beoulve family with sister, Teta, after their parents were 
taken by the Black Plague. Reaffirming the societal difference 
by meeting Algus and Miluda, Delita questions about life.
 

Teta Hyral (Age: 15)
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Delita's sister. Daughter of a farmer of a fief in the Beoulve 
Kingdom. Losing her parents to the Black Plague, she was taken 
in by the Beoulve family with her brother. She is secretly 
worried about her brother, who is forced by the Beoulve family 
to attend the Academy. She is close with Alma (your sister).

Update:

Delita's sister. Daughter of a farmer of a fief in the Beoulve 
Kingdom. Losing her parents to the Black Plague, she was taken 
in by the Beoulve family with her brother. She is secretly 
worried about her brother, who is forced by the Beoulve family 
to attend the Academy. She is abducted by the Death Corps, as 
she was involved with the assassination of Duke Dycedarg. 
Current whereabouts are unknown.


Omdolia Atkascha (Age: 35)
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18th King of the Atkascha Kingdom. Obtained the throne at the 
end of the Fifty Year War from King Denamunda, who died of ill 
health. Weak since birth, he did not command his troops during 
the war and is someone unsuited to become a king. Historians 
believe that his inability to lead is the reason for their 
defeat in the Fifty Year War.

Update:

18th King of the Atkascha Kingdom. Obtained the throne at the 
end of the Fifty Year War from King Denamunda, who died of ill 
health. Weak since birth, he did not command his troops during 
the war and is someone unsuited to become a king. Currently, 
ill of health, the enthronement of Prince Orinas is in 
preparation.


Ruvelia Atkascha (Age: 27)
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Queen of Omdolia Kingdom. Younger sister of Prince Larg. 
Married King Omdolia when she was age 20, bore 3 sons but 2 
died soon after birth. Third son, Prince Orinas is the only 
son left to succeed the throne. Due to the health of the King, 
Ruvelia is in charge of ruling the Kingdom.


Orinas Atkascha (Age: 1)
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Third son between King Omdolia and Queen Ruvelia. With two 
sons dying at birth, Orinas is in line to succeed the crown. 
With a strong sense of uncertainty for the health of the King, 
it is clearly understood that he will be the next ruler of the 
people.


Bestrada Larg (Age: 37)
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Lord of Gallione, brother of Queen Ruvelia of the Omdolia 
Kingdom. The Larg family is a part of the Atkascha Kingdom, 
who gained power from the Fifty Year War. He was one of the 
leaders during the Fifty Year War. The most feared Hokuten 
Knights are under the orders of Prince Larg.


Druksmald Goltana (Age: 56)
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Lord of Zeltennia. As with the Larg family, the Goltana family 
is part of the Denamunda Kingdom since the Fifty Year War. 
Also known as the "Duke of the Black Lions", from his family 
crest, taken from the double headed crest of the Kingdom. One 
of the leaders during the Fifty Year War, he is under the 
Nanten Knights, rivals of the Hokuten Knights.


Mesdoram Elmdor (Age: 35)
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Leader of Limberry. A soldier who fought bravely against the 
invading forced in a foreign land, during the latter half of 
the Fifty Year War. With his silver armor and his long and 
beautiful blond hair, his allies call him the "Silver Noble". 
Yet, he is feared by the enemies, calling him the "Silver 
Ogre". Also known as a devout follower of the teachings of 
Glabados, he has the qualifications to become a Pagan 
examiner.


Algus Sadalfas (Age: 16)
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From Ruofons of Limberry. Knight apprentice of the local 
Knights under Elmdor, the leader of Limberry. The Sadalfas 
aristocracy lost power with the Fifty Year War, as Algus is 
trying to regain his family's status by becoming a Knight. 
But, he is looked upon as a selfish person, as he tends to go 
on his own.

Update:

From Ruofons of Limberry. Knight apprentice of the local 
Knights under Elmdor, the leader of Limberry. The Sadalfas 
aristocracy lost power with the Fifty Year War, as Algus is 
trying to regain his family's status by becoming a Knight. He 
is envious of you, who does not realize his status and is not 
trying to gain status.


Wiegraf Folles (Age: 30)
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Leader of "Death Corps" that terrorizes the Gallione 
territory. Former leader of the Knights of Death. At the end 
of the Fifty Year War, the Knights of Death were formed due to 
the lack of military strength. Volunteers were assembled to 
make up the groups of Knights. Active during the later years 
of the War, but after their defeat, they ceased to exist, and 
were disbanded without any compensation.


Miluda Folles (Age: 24)
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Fencer of the Death Corps. Blood sister of the Death Corps 
leader, Wiegraf. She showed her true abilities as an assistant 
to her brother in the Knights of Death. She stood up and tried 
to protect her kingdom during the difficult times of the Fifty 
Year War, but receiving no acknowledgement after the war, she 
rebelled against her kingdom.

Update:

Fencer of the Death Corps. Blood sister of the Death Corps 
leader, Wiegraf. She showed her true abilities as an assistant 
to her brother in the Knights of Death. She stood up and tried 
to protect her kingdom during the difficult times of the Fifty 
Year War, but receiving no acknowledgement after the war, she 
rebelled against her kingdom. Died in the battle at Lenalia 
Plateau.


Gustav Margueriff
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Sub leader of the Death Corps. Former sub leader of the 
Knights of Death. Before joining the Knight of Death, he was 
one of the Hokuten Knights. But due to his reckless actions, 
such as robberies and rapes at seized towns, problems within 
the Knights arose. He was forced out and eventually joined the 
Knights of Death. A rival to Wiegraf.

Update:

Sub leader of the Death Corps. Former sub leader of the 
Knights of Death. Before joining the Knight of Death, he was 
one of the Hokuten Knights. But due to his reckless actions, 
such as robberies and rapes at seized towns, problems within 
the Knights arose. He was forced out and eventually joined the 
Knights of Death.
He plans the abduction of Marquis Elmdor, but loses his life 
from Wiefgraf's purge.


Golagros Levine (Age: 28)
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Knight in the Death Corps. Attacks Beoulve in Igros, trying to 
assassinate Duke Dycedarg, a promiment official under Prince 
Larg. The assassination attempt failed, but during his escape, 
he confronts and abducts Delita's sister, Teta. Unknown why 
she was taken as a hostage. The Hokuten Knights are currently 
after him, but her whereabouts are unknown.

Update:

Knight in the Death Corps. Attacks Beoulve in Igros, trying to 
assassinate Duke Dycedarg, a promiment official under Prince 
Larg. The assassination attempt failed, but during his escape, 
he confronts and abducts Delita's sister, Teta. Unknown why 
she was taken as a hostage. Ordered her release by Wiegraf, 
but continued to escape to Fort Zeakden.


Ajora Glabados
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Born around 12 centuries ago, in Bervenia of Lesalia. Raised 
in Milodos. Spoke of the arrival of a kingdom of a higher 
source, as feelings of antipathy grew from Father Fara. 
Executed as a traitor by the Holy Empire of Yudora. Soon 
after, the capital of the Church of Fara became submerged 
under sea, by an extraordinary natural phenomenon.  Those 
disciples of Ajora believed this was his miracle, and these 
stories spread, and the Glabados Church became what it is 
today.


Bordam Daravon (Age: 52)
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Elder teacher at the Academy. Teaches the new recruits at the 
Academy. Very liked by the incoming recruits, for his 
simplified lectures. But one problem is his lengthy lectures. 
He is regarded as a "Leading Knight", but he has only 
participated in battle only once during the Fifty Year War and 
does not have much frontline, fighting experience.


Alazlam J.D. (Age: 53)
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A historian of the late ages, specialized in the studies of 
the middle ages of the Kingdom. Also known as an archaeologist 
and a theologist, his search for the explanation of the "Durai 
Writings" led him to a great confrontation with the Murond 
sect of the Glabados Church. His works include, "The Mysteries 
of the Lion War", "The Real Image of the Holy Ajora", and 
"Durai Writings * The Truth of the 400th Year."


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Chapter 2
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Ramza Ruglia (Age: 17)
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Fencer of mercenary group led by Gafgarion and became a 
mercenary after the tragedy at Fort Zeakden. He changed his 
name to distance himself from the Beoulve family as Gafgarion 
is the only person that is aware of this. Fights in search of 
life.


Delita Hyral (Age: 17)
------------
Friend of you. Believed killed by an explosion at the Zeakden 
tragedy while fighting Death Corps. Reappeared as one of the 
kidnappers of the Princess at Orbonne Monastery. It is unknown 
why Delita is affiliated with the Nanten Knights.


Ovelia Atkascha (Age: 16)
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Taken into the family by the late King Omdolia, after the loss 
of his second Prince. True daughter of the late King Denamunda 
and is a sister of King Omdolia by different mothers. With the 
birth of a third Prince. Orinus, to King Omdolia, Ovelia was 
brought up by Prince Larg.


Alma Beoulve (Age: 16)
------------
Youngest of four of the Beoulve family. Attends the 
Aristocratic School in Igros. Your younger sister. Came from a 
different mother than the second brother. With her cheerful 
personality, she is well liked by everyone. She has spent most 
of her life in a convent. Losing Teta and Delita at the 
Zeakden tragedy, she has questions about her brothers' 
policies.


Zalbag Beoulve (Age: 29)
--------------
As a leader of the Hokuten Knights, he is considered to be a 
"Holy Knight". Your older brother. With many victories in the 
Fifty Year War, he has been praised by King Denamunda as "A 
savior of Ivalice in Gallione. Under the name of Beoulve, 
there is victory." An undefeated warrior, but he is a also a 
devout believer in the teachings of Glabados.


Dycedarg Beoulve (Age: 38)
----------------
One of the troop leader under Prince Larg. Your oldest 
brother. Following his later father, Balbanes' wishes, gave up 
his position as the leader of the Hokuten Knights to his 
younger brother. Became the troop leader for Prince Larg and 
is the most trusted. Also known to have magical skills, as a 
Magic Fencer.


Bestrada Larg (Age: 38)
-------------
Lord of Gallione, brother of Queen Ruvelia of the Omdolia 
Kingdom. The Larg family is a part of the Atkascha Kingdom, 
who gained power from the Fifty Year War. He was one of the 
leaders during the Fifty Year War. The most feared Hokuten 
Knights are under the orders of Prince Larg.


Druksmald Goltana (Age: 57)
-----------------
Lord of Zeltennia. As with the Larg family, the Goltana family 
is part of the Denamunda Kingdom since the Fifty Year War. 
Also known as the "Duke of the Black Lions", from his family 
crest, taken from the double headed crest of the Kingdom. One 
of the leaders during the Fifty Year War, he is under the 
Nanten Knights, rivals of the Hokuten Knights.


Orinas Atkascha (Age: 2)
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Third son between the late King Omdolia and Queen Revulia. 
With two sons dying at birth, Orinas is in line to succeed the 
throne. A Guardian is being sought for the young successor, as 
a feud between Prince Larg and Prince Goltana is about to 
begin for the position.


Ruvelia Atkascha (Age: 29)
----------------
Queen of Omdolia Kingdom. Younger sister of Prince Larg. 
Married King Omdolia when she was age 20, bore 3 sons but 2 
died soon after birth. Third son, Prince Orinas is the only 
son left to succeed the throne. After the death of the King, 
her tyrannical rule worsens, as she executes anyone who 
disagrees with her ambitions.


Omdolia Atkascha 
----------------
18th King of the Atkascha Kingdom. Obtained the throne at the 
end of the Fifty Year War from King Denamunda, who died of ill 
health. Weak since birth, he did not command his troops during 
the war and is someone unsuited to become a King. Died due to 
the Black Plague, after suffering from high fever for seven 
days.


Marge Funeral (Age: 79)
-------------
High Priest of the Murond Glabados Church. Although not in 
full power, still has enough executive powers. But it could be 
said that the High Priest of the Church has power equal to 
that of the King. There are Temple Knights who secure the 
safety of the High Priest.

 
Algus Sadalfas
--------------
From Ruofons of Limberry. Knight apprentice of the local 
Knights under Elmdor, the leader of Limberry. The Sadalfas 
aristocracy lost power with the Fifty Year War, as Algus is 
trying to regain his family's status by becoming a Knight. 
Killed at Fort Zeakden, during the battle to annihilate the 
Death Corps.


Gaff Gafgarion (Age: 53)
--------------
A mercenary hired by the Hokuten Knights to escort Princess 
Ovelia to Igros. He was a leader of the Touten Knights during 
the Fifty Year War, but his brutal fighting style forced him 
out of the Knights after the war.
 

Agrias Oaks (Age: 21)
-----------
Knight of the local Knights of the Atkascha Royal family. 
After the death of Omdolia, tension between Prince Larg and 
Prince Goltana grew, as Agrias was assigned to the monastery 
by the elders for the safety of the Queen. She has a strong 
sense of loyalty towards the Royal family and a strong sense 
of justice. She feels sympathy for Ovelia, who has to live in 
a remote region.


Simon Pen Rakshu (Age: 78)
----------------
Head of Orbonne Monastery and Professor of Theology. A devout 
believer in the teachings of Glabados. Once a high level, 
Pagan examiner, he resigned due to one incident. He escaped 
the secular world and currently lices as a hermit in a distant 
land. While teaching Ovelia, he gives her fatherly love.


Wiegraf Folles (Age: 31)
--------------
Leader of the anti-Aristocrat "Death Corps". He was also the 
leader of the Knight of Death, which were made up of 
volunteers during the Fifty Year War. To relieve the 
stronghold of the Aristocrats, they performed terrorist acts, 
such as assassinations and kidnappings of leading figures, but 
were eliminated by retaliation by the officials. Las seen at 
the battle at Zeakden Fort.


Alphons Draclau (Age: 53)
---------------
Head of Lionel. Also a cardinal second only to the Head of the 
Glabados Church. A famous Knight of the Fifty Year War, as 
well as being a Theologist. Since his wife was murdered by a 
deranged follower during the Fifty Year War, he has commited 
his life as a Pagan Examiner, as he engages in the "Heretic 
Hunt". He is revered by his people.


Mesdoram Elmdor (Age: 36)
---------------
Leader of Limberry. A soldier who fought bravely against the 
invading forced in a foreign land, during the latter half of 
the Fifty Year War. With his silver armor and his long and 
beautiful blond hair, his allies call him the "Silver Noble". 
Yet, he is feared by the enemies, calling him the "Silver 
Ogre". Also known as a devout follower of the teachings of 
Glabados, he has the qualifications to become a Pagan 
examiner.


Mustadio Bunanza (Age: 17)
----------------
A young man working at the mines of Goug Machine City. Son of 
Besrodio, a respected machinist who products advanced weapons. 
He has mastered the use of a "Gun" which is an advanced weapon 
where gun powder is packed into a steel barrel.


Besrodio Bunanza (Age: 43)
----------------
Machinist who lives in the Goug Machine City. A well respected 
meister of producing advanced weapons. Also a devoted 
researcher who strives to implement and create new technology 
by disassembling machinery of the previous generations. For 
unknown reasons, he has been kidnapped by the Bart Trading 
Company.


Bart Rudvich (Age: 57)
------------
A representative of the Bart Trading Company, involved in a 
variety of business, based in Warjilis Trade City. He is well 
respected and praised as a man of ability by the people. But, 
in the shadows, he is said to be leading a criminal 
organization, which is involved in acts such as the slave 
trade and smuggling of opium. For reasons unknown, he is 
currently holding machinist, Besrodio, prisoner and is after 
his son, Mustadio.

Ajora Glabados
--------------
Born around 12 centuries ago, in Bervenia of Lesalia. Raised 
in Milodos. Spoke of the arrival of a kingdom of a higher 
source, as feelings of antipathy grew from Father Fara. 
Executed as a traitor by the Holy Empire of Yudora. Soon 
after, the capital of the Church of Fara became submerged 
under sea, by an extraordinary natural phenomenon.  Those 
disciples of Ajora believed this was his miracle, and these 
stories spread, and the Glabados Church became what it is 
today.


Teta Hyral 
----------
Delita's sister. Daughter of a farmer of a fief in the Beoulve 
Kingdom. Losing her parents to the Black Plague, she was taken 
in by the Beoulve family with her brother. She attended the 
Aristocratic School with Alma, but had a hard time due to her 
family background. Abducted for her involvement in the 
assassination of Duke Dycedarg and killed by Algus at the Fort 
Zeakden.


Balbanes Beoulve
----------------
Former leader of the Hokuten Knights, and achieved the rank of 
"Heavenly Knight". While other Knights were being defeated, he 
produced many victories, even when he was outnumbered. A 
treaty was reached because of the fear he struck into the 
hearts of the enemies. Died due to an illness in the latter 
parts of the war.

Gustav Margueriff
-----------------
Sub leader of the Death Corps. Former sub leader of the 
Knights of Death. Before joining the Knight of Death, he was 
one of the Hokuten Knights. But due to his reckless actions, 
such as robberies and rapes at seized towns, problems within 
the Knights arose. He was forced out and eventually joined the 
Knights of Death.
He plans the abduction of Marquis Elmdor, but loses his life 
from Wiefgraf's purge.


Miluda Folles
-------------
Fencer of the Death Corps. Blood sister of the Death Corps 
leader, Wiegraf. She showed her true abilities as an assistant 
to her brother in the Knights of Death. She stood up and tried 
to protect her kingdom during the difficult times of the Fifty 
Year War, but receiving no acknowledgement after the war, she 
rebelled against her kingdom. Died in the battle at Lenalia 
Plateau.


Golagros Levine 
---------------
Knight in the Death Corps. Attacks Beoulve in Igros, trying to 
assassinate Duke Dycedarg, a promiment official under Prince 
Larg. The assassination attempt failed, but during his escape, 
he confronts and abducts Delita's sister, Teta. Tool Teta to 
Fort Zeakden as a hostage. He tries to escape the Hokuten 
Knights, using Teta as his shield but fails. Dies during the 
ordeal.


Alazlam J.D. (Age: 53)
------------
A historian of the late ages, specialized in the studies of 
the middle ages of the Kingdom. Also known as an archaeologist 
and a theologist, his search for the explanation of the "Durai 
Writings" led him to a great confrontation with the Murond 
sect of the Glabados Church. His works include, "The Mysteries 
of the Lion War", "The Real Image of the Holy Ajora", and 
"Durai Writings * The Truth of the 400th Year."


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                            Rumors
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The Death Corps
===============

   Robberies are on the rise in various areas and Gallione is 
no exception. Wagon hijackings and abductions are rampant. Now 
a group of former criminals and mercenaries, called the "Death 
Corps", have been making the most trouble for the Hokuten.

The King Omdoria
================

   There is a great concern over King Omdolia, who collapsed 
at Prince Orinas birthday celebration. The Board of 
Chamberlains reported his fever has subsided, but he'll take 3 
weeks to recover. It will be several months before he can make 
any public appearances. But since most public policy is made 
by Queen Revulia, no turmoil is expected.

The Fifty Year War
==================

  A war that caused terror for nearly 50 years between Ivalice 
and Ordalia, known as the "Fifty Year War". 
  The War was ignited when King Diwandu died without naming a 
successor. The throne was succeeded by Diwanu's brother, 
Valowa, but Denamunda of Ivalice, declared war.
  This was only an excuse... the real reason was because of... 
Zelamonia, a territory of Ivalice running along the Ordalian 
border. It was once indenpendent, but was annexed over a 
century ago, after an invasion. Ivalice supported Ordalia, but 
the result was failure. Unrest among the Nobles and in the 
cities of Zelmonia, along with Ordalia's rule, led them to 
seek intervention from Ivalice.
  With victories in the early battles, Ivalice's Army marched 
on the capital of Bura. But Kind Denamunda fell ill and was 
never to return to his kingdom. The confusion gave the 
Ordalian Army an opportunity, as Valowa was successful in 
holding off Ivalice's Army. Approximately 2 year stalemate of 
was broken by the Romandan Army's invasion.
  Romanda is a military state seperated from Ivalice by Larner 
Channel. Under King Valowa's orders, a blood relative, they 
marched on Ivalice. But, Denamunda who succeeded King 
Denamunda was a brave warrior against both the Romanda and 
Ordalian armies. An outbreak of Bubonic Plague in Romanda 
forced them to retreat in 2 years.
  The 2 squads most effective in the war were the Hokuten, led 
by Balbanes, and the Nanten, led by T.G. Cid. They scored many 
victories as they marched on Ordalia. But the long war was 
disasterous for both administrations. Farmers' revolts and 
riots broke out in many areas, as both kingdoms focused their 
war efforts within their borders. This made another stalemate 
broken only by the death of King Denamunda. (Widely believed 
to be assassinated) His successor, Omdolia was not fit to lead 
the kingdom, and left all matters of state to the elder 
statesmen and the Queen. Therefore, there was no power to 
drive the troops of Prince Lanard, Valowa's successor, out. 
After allowing the invasion of Zeltennia, battles that both 
the Hokuten and the Nanten fought in, Ivalice hoped for peace. 
Realizing the war was useless, both kingdoms agreed on peace, 
focusing their efforts within their respective borders. 
Although the agreement was bilateral, Ivalice surrendered.
  Soon after, Ivalice's economy was on the brink of bankruptcy 
because of severe war reparations. Payments could not be made 
to returning soldiers, and large groups of Knights were 
discharged. As a result, high unemployment, uncertainty and 
distrust filled Ivalice.

The condition of Omdoria
========================
   The rumor of the failing health of King Omdolia is 
spreading throughout the capital. Since his collapse during 
Orinas' birthday celebrattion, we've been told that he was on 
his way to recovery, but the discouraged faces of his close 
advisors tell otherwise. With an official guardian for the 
Prince yet to be named, the Queen is certain to clash with the 
elder statesmen over his guardianship.

Destruction of the Death Corps!?
================================
   It was revealed that the main group in the Death Corps the 
Thieves, were close to annihilation due to the joint effort by 
the four groups of the Knights. According to official reports, 
the total number of thieves apprehended by the plan added up 
to approximately 700, and the death toll was approximately 
3000. Wiegraf, the leader of the Death Corps is yet to be 
apprehended, but the Hokuten stated that it was just a matter 
of time.

Attempt murder of Lord Dycedarg
===============================
   The Thieves, major players in the Death Corps, are close to 
annihilation, but the Knights haven't been able to capture 
their leader, Wiegraf, yet. Although the Hokuten are in 
pursuit of the remaining members. An assault on a high 
official occurred at the mansion of the well-known and 
respected Beoulve family. The target seems to have been Prince 
Larg's assistant, Dycedarg. Unfortunately, the assassination 
attempt was unsuccessful.
       
After the king's death
======================
   After the death of King Omdolia, Queen Ruvelia held the 
reigns of the government. Any officials objecting her policies 
were ousted, even elder statesmen. The Empress openly 
criticized the Queen, and was banished to Bunahan, never to 
return. It is said she was poisoned, but no proof was ever 
found.

Feud between Larg and Goltana
=============================
   A political struggle erupted between the Prince Larg and 
the son of the late King. They are fighting for the regency, 
who will be guardian to the Prince. The Queen sided with Larg, 
but the officials who oppose her, including many Nobles, sided 
with Goltana. Lately, some say Prince Larg will officially be 
appointed Regent.

Peasant riot in Zeltennia
=========================
   A large peasant rebellion has erupted in Zeltennia, 
Goltana's territory. It was caused by the heavy damage 
resulting from the previous years drought, as well as growing 
unease over the rise in taxes after the War. A group of ex-
Knights, known as the "Ryomoku" seemed to be behind the 
rebellion. Baron Grims' Black Sheep are struggling to suppress 
it. 
  
Kidnap of the Princess
======================
   Princess Ovelia has been abducted from the Orbonne 
Monastery. Witnesses say the Knight that disappeared had a 
crest of a Black Lion, believed to be those of the Nanten, 
under Prince Goltana. Goltana strongly denies any involvement. 
He assembled a group of investigators to clear any suspicion, 
but due to the attempted supression of the rebellion in 
Zeltennia, it seems difficult.

Zodiac Brave Story
==================
   Long before Ivalice was united, the land was divided into 7 
kingdoms: Zeltennia, Fovoham, Lionel, Limberry, Lesalie, 
Gallione, and Murond.
   Each tried to expand their territory and the struggles 
continued for hundreds of years, until an ambitious new King, 
was born in Murond. He gathered a great army from all over 
Ivalice and fought, but victory did not come easily. Then the 
King found a secret way to summon a Magic God from the 
netherworld. But when he tried to use its powers, the Magic 
God killed the King and tried to destroy the world...
   12 brave souls defeated the Devils summoned by the Magic 
God and sent him back to the netherworld. At this time, the 12 
warriors were crested with 12 zodiac symbols, and people began 
to call them the "Zodiac Braves".

Zodiac Stone
============
   Crystals said to be made in a mythic area. With a zodiac 
symbol carved on their surface, the crystal was known as the 
"Zodiac Stone of the 12 zodiac symbols". The stones are said 
to have holy powers used by the Zodiac Braves to work 
miracles. The last time they were seen was during St. Ajora's 
time, no one has seen them since...

Bart Company's dark rumor
=========================
   Bart Trading Company, based in Warjilis, is increasing in 
popularity because it donates heavily to projects improving 
the infrastructure and orphanages. But they are not only known 
for their charity. Some say they are a criminal outfit 
involved in opium smuggling, slavery and even murder. Who 
knows the real truth about this company?

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Hindenburg Salvage
==================
   It's been confirmed the trade ship 'Hindenburg' of the 
Zaland Trade Company shipwrecked 16 sectas off of Oval Bay. A 
slavage company wasn't used due to their high cost. 
   Many ships wreck or are run aground in this area. 
   We know the salvage company is using fact to their 
advantage by the way they treated us.

Luxurious ship salvage
======================
   A ship carrying goods to be donated to the Zaland Embassy 
has been shipwrecked. It sank during a storm and was found to 
have been completely destroyed. 
   Many of the items were priceless showing the good feelings 
between the two. But since the incident relations between the 
embassy and its government have cooled.
 
Girl of Flame!?
===============
   Gulg Volcano, inactive for over 5000 years has been 
designated as a danger area for some time and no one's ever 
come this close to it. The lava was flowing, and the girl was 
in the intense heat. Residents say a little girl accidently 
fell into the volcano many years ago. 
   We built a little shrine there to pray for her soul.

Tears of an Ex-miner
====================
   Mt. Urvos... Mining towns and people were plentiful here 
during the Gold Rush, years back. But after the ore ran out, 
all 15 towns in the area were deserted. 
   Now its history is washed away by the rears of a middle-
aged, ex-miner at the bar... 

Battle! Demon Lylis
===================
   The main product of the Vaccas Brewery is 'Vaccas Liquor' 
made from Vacca fruit. This brewery's been under attack due to 
the sweet smell of its product.
   A monster bandit group led by Demon Lylis attacked for that 
reason. We beat Lylis and now their liquor should reach those 
in Ivalice.

Letter from distant
===================
   We investigated a floating object off the beach at 
Gariland. There were various things on the beach.
   Most were trash dumped in the ocean from the land.
   But a small bottle caught our eye. There was a note inside, 
but we were unable to read t like the other trash in the area 
because it was written in a language of the continent, but we 
felt as though it was trying to tell us something.



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                           Treasure
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"Statue of Lylis"
=================
   The stone statue of the goddess Lylis is said to be the 
source of life or the first devil. 
   It is believed the possessor of this stone statue increases 
his strength. A favorite item for the ancient warriors.
 
"St. Elmo's Fire"
=================
   This blue flame is said to come from the human body. Those 
who produce it usually are suffering from some sickness. It is 
thought that a virus causes the disease.


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