Beyond Control

This page is about the Forging Bonds event. For the summoning event, see New Heroes: Beyond Control.

Beyond Control
Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2022-05-10T07:00:00Z, 2023-01-03T07:00:00Z
End time	2022-05-24T06:59:59Z, 2023-01-11T06:59:59Z
Previous: This Life's Light Next: Charting a Path

Availability

This Forging Bonds event was made available:

• 2022-05-10T07:00:00Z – 2022-05-24T06:59:59Z (Notification)
• 2023-01-03T07:00:00Z – 2023-01-11T06:59:59Z (Notification)

Rewards

Original run

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
10	Lilith's C Conversation	10	Rhea's C Conversation	10	Gustav's C Conversation	10	Ninian's C Conversation
25	50	25	50	25	50	25	50
50	300	50	300	50	300	50	300
75	50	75	50	75	50	75	50
100		100		100		100
150	50 1,500	150	50 1,500	150	50 1,500	150	50 1,500
200	10	200	10	200	10	200	10
250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500
300	Lilith's B Conversation	300	Rhea's B Conversation	300	Gustav's B Conversation	300	Ninian's B Conversation
350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500
400	1	400	1	400	1	400	1
450	300	450	300	450	300	450	300
500	50 1,500	500	50 1,500	500	50 1,500	500	50 1,500
550	300	550	300	550	300	550	300
600	50 1,500	600	50 1,500	600	50 1,500	600	50 1,500
700	50 1,500	700	50 1,500	700	50 1,500	700	50 1,500
800	Lilith's A Conversation	800	Rhea's A Conversation	800	Gustav's A Conversation	800	Ninian's A Conversation
900	300	900	300	900	300	900	300
1,000	10	1,000	10	1,000	10	1,000	10
1,100	300	1,100	300	1,100	300	1,100	300
1,200	5 1,500	1,200	5 1,500	1,200	5 1,500	1,200	5 1,500
1,300	300	1,300	300	1,300	300	1,300	300
1,400	300	1,400	300	1,400	300	1,400	300
1,500	Lilith's S Conversation	1,500	Rhea's S Conversation	1,500	Gustav's S Conversation	1,500	Ninian's S Conversation
1,600	2	1,600	2	1,600	2	1,600	2
1,700	300	1,700	300	1,700	300	1,700	300
1,900	300	1,900	300	1,900	300	1,900	300
2,100	300	2,100	300	2,100	300	2,100	300
2,300	300	2,300	300	2,300	300	2,300	300
2,500	1,500	2,500	1,500	2,500	1,500	2,500	1,500
2,750	300	2,750	300	2,750	300	2,750	300
3,000	10	3,000	10	3,000	10	3,000	10
3,250	500	3,250	500	3,250	500	3,250	500
3,500	10	3,500	10	3,500	10	3,500	10

Rerun

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
5	Lilith's C Conversation	5	Rhea's C Conversation	5	Gustav's C Conversation	5	Ninian's C Conversation
15	50	15	50	15	50	15	50
25	300	25	300	25	300	25	300
35	50	35	50	35	50	35	50
50		50		50		50
75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500
100	10	100	10	100	10	100	10
125	50 1,500	125	50 1,500	125	50 1,500	125	50 1,500
150	Lilith's B Conversation	150	Rhea's B Conversation	150	Gustav's B Conversation	150	Ninian's B Conversation
175	50 1,500	175	50 1,500	175	50 1,500	175	50 1,500
200	1	200	1	200	1	200	1
225	300	225	300	225	300	225	300
250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500
275	300	275	300	275	300	275	300
300	50 1,500	300	50 1,500	300	50 1,500	300	50 1,500
350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500
400	Lilith's A Conversation	400	Rhea's A Conversation	400	Gustav's A Conversation	400	Ninian's A Conversation
450	300	450	300	450	300	450	300
500	10	500	10	500	10	500	10
550	300	550	300	550	300	550	300
600	5 1,500	600	5 1,500	600	5 1,500	600	5 1,500
650	300	650	300	650	300	650	300
700	300	700	300	700	300	700	300
750	Lilith's S Conversation	750	Rhea's S Conversation	750	Gustav's S Conversation	750	Ninian's S Conversation
800	2	800	2	800	2	800	2
850	300	850	300	850	300	850	300
900	300	900	300	900	300	900	300
1,000	300	1,000	300	1,000	300	1,000	300
1,100	300	1,100	300	1,100	300	1,100	300
1,200	1,500	1,200	1,500	1,200	1,500	1,200	1,500
1,300	300	1,300	300	1,300	300	1,300	300
1,450	10	1,450	10	1,450	10	1,450	10
1,600	500	1,600	500	1,600	500	1,600	500
1,750	10	1,750	10	1,750	10	1,750	10

Special conversations

Beyond Control

Beyond Control - Opening

English・Japanese

――――	Approximately one year before Niðavellir's invasion of Askr...		ニザヴェリルがアスク王国に 侵攻する１年ほど前──
Fáfnir and Reginn are still oblivious to our little plan, I take it?		ファフニールとレギンには 気づかれなかっただろうね？		Eitriエイトリ
Ótrオッテル	Of course. They're preoccupied with Gullinbursti upkeep for the time being.		もちろん。グリンブルスティの整備で 城を空けていることになっている。
Excellent. Let's get on with the test, then.		よろしい。 では、新たな召喚実験をはじめよう。		Eitriエイトリ
Ótrオッテル	Does this attempt seem any more likely to succeed? I'd rather not have to clean up corpses again. This experiment of yours, trying to recreate Askr's divine weapon, Breidablik... Though you've demonstrated your ability to bring Heroes here from other worlds... Thus far, they have all lost their minds and been reduced to ruin.		本当に...うまくいくのか？ また召喚に失敗して 死体の山が積み上がらないといいが。 アスク王国の神器【ブレイザブリク】を 模して作られた、偽の召喚器。 本物と同様、異界から 英雄を召喚できるものの...。 召喚された英雄は 正気を失い、自滅する。
That or their memory is wiped clean and they wander the land, failing to fulfill their purpose, yes.		もしくは、すべての記憶を失い 英雄として不完全な状態で 世界にとどまるか、だね。		Eitriエイトリ
Ótrオッテル	Are you referring...to Fáfnir?		ファフニール兄さんのように、か。
Never mind. You can trust I have made adjustments that should increase our chances of success. Heroes from other worlds are not always of stable body and mind. There are so many worlds, you see. The occurrence or non-occurrence of specific events can drastically alter their personalities.		大丈夫、今度はうまくいく。 なによりも策がある。 異界の英雄たちは つねに十全の状態で 活躍していたわけではない。 なかには、とある事情で 精神の一時的な錯誤に陥った者もいる。		Eitriエイトリ
Ótrオッテル	What are you getting at?		......。
If our problem is that Heroes we summon lose their minds and their usefulness... I thought, why not summon Heroes who have already lost their minds? Perhaps they'll remain useful!		召喚の代償として正気を失うのなら... 最初から正気を失っている 英雄を召喚すればいい。		Eitriエイトリ
Ótrオッテル	And does your solution keep them from losing their memories as well?		それで...記憶は保持されると？
In theory. They'll keep the important memories, at any rate—like how to best crush our enemies.		そのとおり。英雄が培った技能や 戦い方の記憶はそのままだ。 即戦力として戦場に投入できる。		Eitriエイトリ
Ótrオッテル	That's all well and good, but how will we control them if they have indeed lost their minds?		しかし、そのような英雄を 僕たちで御することができるのか？
We can't know until we try. That is the nature of experimentation! Now ready yourself. We're about to begin!		それはやってみないとわからない。 さあ、準備は整った。 実験開始だ！		Eitriエイトリ
Ninianニニアン	Hrgh... Wh-where am I?		っ...うう... こ、ここ...は...
This place does not look to be Hel...		どうやら... 死の国ではないようだが...		Gustavグスタフ
Lilithリリス	I can no longer feel King Anankos's presence. What vile sorcery is this?		ハイドラ様の気配を感じない...？ なにが起こったのです。
They've managed to keep some semblance of their sanity, it seems. Has our summoning...succeeded?		......！　自我を保っている...！ 召喚は成功したのか？		Ótrオッテル
Eitriエイトリ	Greetings, Heroes. I am Eitri, and this is Niðavellir. You have been brought here from other worlds. Now, state your names for us, if you would.		私はニザヴェリルのエイトリ。 異界の英雄よ。 名前を教えてくれるかな？
I am...Rhea. I am...archbishop of the Church of Seiros...		私は...フォドラの... セイロス聖教会...大司教...レア...		Rheaレア
Ótrオッテル	If they remember their names, that is better than we've done before... Did your tinkering actually work?		記憶も保持しているとは...！ エイトリの見立ては 正しかったということか。
Hm... Something isn't right.		......！ いや、少し様子がおかしい。		Eitriエイトリ
Ninianニニアン	Stay...stay away from me... Guh... GYAAAHHH!		っ......だ、だめ... わたしに...近寄らない...で... あ、あ、あ、あああーっ！
Sh-she's transformed into a gigantic dragon!		......！？ 巨大な竜に化身しただと！？		Ótrオッテル
Ninianニニアン	NYAAAH!		イヤッ！　イヤァァァーッ！
I must not...use this power rashly! I must...not... Those who resist... Enemies of the church... All shall— Hrk! N-no! I must stay...strong... I must—		い、いけません...そのように むやみに力を振るっては... 抵抗...する者...教団の...敵... くっ、うううっ... 紋章の力を...抑え...られない...		Rheaレア
Eitriエイトリ	A-another dragon? What are the chances of that, I wonder...		白き竜！ こちらも竜種だったか！
Stay back! I don't want...to hurt you!		来ないで...！　わたし...は... わたしは...！		Ninianニニアン
Rheaレア	All who would stand in my path must be destroyed! GRAAAGH!		ぐ...ううっ！ 我らに仇なす...敵...！ ガァァァッ！
They're already at each other's throats! Eitri, this is getting out of hand!		２匹の竜が組み合った... 同士討ちをはじめただと！？		Ótrオッテル
Gustavグスタフ	What raw power... We may be forced to engage them.		なんと荒々しい力か... このままでは我々も巻き込まれる。
"We"? Speak for yourself. My only goal is to return to the side of King Anankos.		勝手に殺しあってください。 私はハイドラ様の元に戻る方法を 探すとしましょう。		Lilithリリス

Beyond Control - C

English・Japanese

Ótrオッテル	What’s going on, Eitri? Don’t tell me you haven’t figured out how to control this lot yet!
The true Breidablik can summon Heroes, but more importantly, it can bind contracts with them... Those contracts bend the will of the Hero to that of their summoner. But...I have yet to uncover the secret of how it works.				Eitriエイトリ
Gustavグスタフ	You speak of Breidablik? Then my kingdom’s divine weapon exists in this world as well, does it?
Your...kingdom? Oh! I see... I thought I recognized your face, King Gustav of Askr.				Eitriエイトリ
Gustavグスタフ	You are only half correct. I indeed am Gustav, but no longer am I king.
No longer? What do y—				Ótrオッテル
Eitriエイトリ	Ótr... Have you not noticed the pallid color of his skin? It’s plain to see, even from here. That is not the color of living flesh. By all appearances, he’s a walking corpse—and so is no longer king.
Well observed.				Gustavグスタフ
Eitriエイトリ	I heard Askr had been invaded by Hel. My assumption is Hel killed you during that attack.
Rrrgh...				Gustavグスタフ
Eitriエイトリ	The rumor is that Hel has the power to control the dead—which means you are under her control now, yes?
Eitriエイトリ	Experiment aside, this is good news! We should take advantage of the chaos to launch our own invasion.
I may be little more than the rotting husk of a once-proud king, but... HRAAAH!				Gustavグスタフ
Ótrオッテル	Get back, Eitri! This one is just as out of control as the others!
RRRAAAGH!				Gustavグスタフ
Ótrオッテル	Hrgh! Even decaying, he’s stronger than I’d imagined! Are we really going to be able to make use of him, Eitri?
I just need to figure out how Breidablik is able to form its contracts. That’s the last step.				Eitriエイトリ
Lilithリリス	Show yourself! Hiding like the vermin you are will not keep me from you! I tire of these games! Show yourself, or I will drag you into the open myself.
My, my. The Silent Dragon’s brood has a sharp tongue to match those sharp senses, I see.				Lokiロキ
Lilithリリス	...
Hmm... He still holds your leash, doesn’t he, dear? Your mind is not yet your own, I’d say.				Lokiロキ
Lilithリリス	What do you know of the great King Anankos?
In the interest of brevity, let me just say...this and that.				Lokiロキ
Lilithリリス	In the interest of brevity, I will relieve you of your tongue!
Now, now... Let’s not be hasty! Surely you can spare a moment of your time. You are looking for a way back to your world, aren’t you? I can help you with that...if you cooperate.				Lokiロキ
Lilithリリス	Cooperate...with you?
You’re aware of the prototype tool Eitri’s been using to perform her summoning, yes? Steal it for me, and I just might be able to find you a way home. Heehee...				Lokiロキ

Beyond Control - B

English・Japanese

Ninianニニアン	No! I did not...want this!
Raaagh... My heart...burns molten! Graaah!				Rheaレア
Ótrオッテル	Those two are completely out of control! At this rate, it won’t be only the forest they wreak havoc on but all of Niðavellir!
Askr has seen...enough death and destruction! I won’t let you create more! HRAAAGH!				Gustavグスタフ
Eitriエイトリ	Hmph. For a dead man, you’re annoyingly persistent! These Heroes may remember how to fight, but keeping them on a leash is going to prove difficult.
I would have to agree. A blank mind and memory is surely preferable, no? Like the one who sits on the throne at the moment... What is his name again?				Lokiロキ
Ótrオッテル	Who are you?
What are you doing here, Loki? You are not planning to meddle, are you?				Eitriエイトリ
Lokiロキ	If you’re so concerned for Niðavellir, consider the consequences of your actions more fully, dear. Cause and effect! I’m here simply as a reaction to the events you’ve set in motion yourself.
You! Give me the tool you used to summon us here! Now!				Lilithリリス
Eitriエイトリ	Aha... I see you’ve already made your rounds, Loki... How much of what you told her was pure fabrication?
Ah, so you admit I can and do tell the truth sometimes, then?				Lokiロキ
Lilithリリス	Enough! I’m here for that...thing. If it can summon us here, then it can send us back. Now hand it over!
Rgh! Don’t fail me now, Gullinbursti! Trample these fiends!				Ótrオッテル
Gustavグスタフ	Anyone who would bring harm on Askr...must first go through me!
I will not hesitate to destroy you if you stand in my way. HRRRAH!				Lilithリリス
Ótrオッテル	Damn... The two dragons at each other’s throats were already enough to deal with!
I deem this experiment a failure... So why did you have to come stick your nose into my business here in Niðavellir, Loki?				Eitriエイトリ
Lokiロキ	As I said, a simple consequence of your actions. ...Speaking of consequences, those dragons will soon be completely out of control—mindless.
Grrrgh... Raaagh! MOTHER!				Rheaレア
Ninianニニアン	I can’t... Someone... Help me!
This isn’t good, Eitri! If this keeps—				Ótrオッテル
Eitriエイトリ	Wait! That light! Where is that light coming from?!
Cease your futile efforts and give me the— Wh-what is this? What’s happening? Why is everything...so bright?				Lilithリリス
Gustavグスタフ	Alfonse, Sharena... Henriette...
Awash...with light...				Rheaレア
Ninianニニアン	Nils... Lord Eliwood...
Now what? What’s happening?! The pillars of light...are focusing on the Heroes that Eitri summoned!				Ótrオッテル
Eitriエイトリ	No... No, this can’t— I can’t allow them to leave like this! Fire, my Grim Brokkr!

Beyond Control - A

English・Japanese

Ótrオッテル	The Heroes you summoned have all disappeared... What was that light?
Someone else...has summoned them. Those lights came from other worlds. They were lights from summoning. Of course there is only one person who has that kind of power...				Eitriエイトリ
Lokiロキ	Indeed. And unlike the true Breidablik, your trinket cannot form contracts with Heroes.
Lokiロキ	I imagine our intrepid summoner has already set about forging bonds with that entire lot...
Bonds, hm? Tell me, Loki, is there not a way one might command Heroes without need of contracts? Bonds, perhaps?				Eitriエイトリ
Lokiロキ	I’m afraid there is still much you have left to learn on the subject. In any case, your imitation Breidablik, will only invite further trouble, so we had better destroy it... Allow me!
No! I won’t let you!				Ótrオッテル
Lokiロキ	Hmph! I see that mechanical armor of yours actually has some utility! And I thought it was all for show.
Do not underestimate Niðavellir’s technology. It’s my design after all.				Eitriエイトリ
Lokiロキ	Fine... I’ll allow you to play with your little toy for now. But I will return for it, sooner of later...
W-wait! You can’t just leave!				Ótrオッテル
Eitriエイトリ	Don’t waste your time trying to stop her. Instead, I have a mission for you... Enter Embla in secret and hide this tool in the place they refer to as the ”blood temple.” Once there, it will be safe even from the likes of Loki.
Understood.				Ótrオッテル
Eitriエイトリ	Askr is a menace. Of that there can be no doubt. We can’t leave them and their summoner alone... Especially not when they wield the true Breidablik.
The future of Niðavellir depends on us bringing them to heel, then. But what if those Heroes who were summoned away to Askr reveal our plans to invade?				Ótrオッテル
Eitriエイトリ	It’s not a concern. Just before they left, I used Grim Brokkr to wipe their recent memories. They won’t remember anything about their stay in Niðavellir.
Eitriエイトリ	Besides, we don’t know where they were summoned—or when. They may appear in an Askr entirely different from the one we know. And it could be an entire year before they appear, if not longer.
Right, then. We’ll move forward with our invasion plans without delay. If we can keep Fáfnir‘s focus squarely on Askr, we shouldn’t encounter any resistance beyond our capacity.				Ótrオッテル
Eitriエイトリ	We should consider involving Jötunheimr as well. At the very least, their strength and size would be of some utility.
We just need to destroy the gates Askr uses to open paths to other worlds, and Fáfnir will have to stay.				Ótrオッテル
Eitriエイトリ	This is all for Niðavellir. No matter what it takes, I will ensure my realm thrives on for all of eternity.

Lilith: Silent Broodling

Lilith: Silent Broodling - C

Lilith	Carefree, aren’t they? This so-called Order of Heroes. As though I would come to this realm simply because I was summoned! I have only one objective...and it begins with the three Heroes set loose by the imposter Anankos. Any who cause harm to King Anankos must be erased from all worlds. I will choke the life out of them. So I’ll be needing the help of my king. And in this world—
Well, if it isn’t Lilith! What’re you doing here?		Luke
Lilith	What? Why are you talking to me?
Hm? Something the matter? I’ve never seen you in such a terrible mood. Your brow’s all scrunched up...		Luke
Lilith	Stay back, worm! You’ve got some nerve!
Come, now. You know the Legend of Luke includes friendships with all the pretty ladies. You included! By the by, I seem to recall you were looking for some quality provender for the horses. Anna & Company just got some in, so I scooped it up. Tell me again what a lovable guy I am.		Luke
Lilith	Provender? Lovable? Your lips move, but the words I hear make no sense...
Guess we all have off days. Just follow me to the stables! The feed’s already been delivered. The horses will be glad of the meal, and maybe you can shrug off your bad mood.		Luke
Lilith	What do you think you’re doing? Let me go, fool! Why would I set foot in the stables? Cut it out! Are you even listening?

Lilith: Silent Broodling - B

Sully	Lilith! Luke! Been waitin’ on ya.
It looks like Achaeus likes the feed you sourced, Luke!		Tana
Jill	It is of such fine quality that I would like to take some back home to Daein.
Go ahead, Lilith. Start scooping it out. They’re all going to love it!		Sully
Lilith	You—I— Why would I do such a thing?
Did you forget? We’re all on stable duty.		Tana
Lilith	Stable duty? Ugh, fine. I’ve got tastier fish to fillet... However... This ground looks easy to dig. Yes, this will make a fine gravesite.
Lilith? You seem a little off today.		Sully
Luke	Seems she’s a little out of sorts. Not enough sleep, maybe?
We all have days like that. Don’t worry! If you’re tired, I’ll help with the brushing.		Sully
Lilith	That’s it. You’re obviously making a mistake about who I am.
We’re mistaken? It’s plain as day—you’re Lilith!		Jill
Achaeus	*neigh*
Eek! What was that?!		Lilith
Tana	Achaeus! Stop it! Don’t lick Lilith’s head!
*neigh* *neeeeigh*		Achaeus
Lilith	Listen here, you! It’ll be your turn soon enough. Wait patiently for your supper!
See? She understands horses. That’s the Lilith we know!		Luke
Lilith	It’s easy enough to understand, if you listen—no! Stop nibbling my hair!
What a commotion! All on account of a new Hero, it seems.		Lilith
Lilith	Who—
Hmph.		Lilith

Lilith: Silent Broodling - A

Lilith	...
...		Lilith
Luke	Two Liliths? What’s going on?
It seems to me that she must be another Lilith, summoned recently from another world. True?		Tana
Lilith	How many times did I tell you people that you had the wrong person?
Well, she looks like our Lilith, but...		Sully
Lilith	And you dared make me care for horses! You disrespect toward me is the same as disrespect toward King Anankos! You will pay!
Oh, I see. You’re me, but as I was— not as I am now. When my vision was still shrouded...		Lilith
Lilith	What’s that? You too were seduced to betray King Anankos by that imposter?
OK, OK. Take it easy. You’re going to spook the horses. You should be able to sense their feelings. Can’t you?		Lilith
Lilith	What of it? Don’t mock me—
We don’t have time for this. Let’s split up the feed and get to work.		Lilith
Lilith	Stay back! I—I— My power... Why? I can’t seem to call enough power... And I can’t summon my soldiers! Could it be that I’m too far from Valla?

Lilith: Silent Broodling - S

Luke	All done! Feeding and brushing successfully completed!
Aw, Achaeus looks so happy!		Tana
Sully	Thanks, Lilith. Or should I say Liliths, plural?
How did I get caught up in this nonsense?		Lilith
Jill	Fine work, everyone! See you all again tomorrow.
You too! See you again. And good work to you, Lilith Two.		Lilith
Lilith	...
It’s nice, isn’t it? Being needed by someone.		Lilith
Lilith	What are you implying?
You work hard for someone else’s sake, and their gratitude is real. That makes me happy. Doesn’t it make you feel good too? Receiving sincere thanks?		Lilith
Lilith	I have never needed to receive thanks. Not ever. Not even once. I live for King Anankos. That is all I need.
I know. I was like that too. I searched out something precious to me... Something that mattered. And you know what? When I figured out what really mattered to me, my life became much brighter.		Lilith
Lilith	...
There are so many possibilities here in Askr. Why not search for what matters to you?		Lilith
Lilith	Stop fussing over me. There’s no point. Even in this world, my focus is trained on just one—the mighty King Anankos.
Ah. I see. Well, the stables will need mucking out at dawn. We’d appreciate your help.		Lilith
Lilith	Listen to me! I am telling you that I wouldn’t be caught dead doing that!
You can help us just until your power comes back, if that’s OK.		Lilith
Lilith	So you noticed. Well... Fine. Just until my power is restored. Then the gloves are off, got it?
All right. Thank you.		Lilith
Lilith	I already told you. I have no need of gratitude. ... ”Thank you.” It has such a strange sound to it. Heh.

Rhea: Immaculate One

Rhea: Immaculate One - C

Rhea	Urgh... Rrragh!
Oh, no! Lady Rhea, are you OK? Is there anything I can do to help?		Sharena
Rhea	Come no closer... If this continues, I-I fear I will not be able to... To contain the Crest’s... No... Arrgh!
Sharena, what is— Urk! What is the source of this blinding white light?!		Alfonse
Rhea	GRAAARGH!
Hey, uh... Why did Lady Rhea suddenly transform into a giant angry dragon?		Reginn
Rhea	GRRRAAAAAARGH!
Urgh—that blast of wind was nearly enough to knock me off my feet. Where is she going?		Alfonse
Sharena	Lady Rhea, wait! Come back!
It’s no use, Sharena...		Reginn
Seteth	Curses! Am I too late?
Archbishop Rhea was only recently summoned to Askr, but now she has transformed into an immense dragon!		Alfonse
Seteth	Then it is as I feared. I suppose the truth cannot remain hidden any longer... What you saw is a creature known as the Immaculate One. It is Rhea’s true form.
I know some of the Heroes around here can turn into dragons, but Lady Rhea?		Reginn
Sharena	She wasn’t acting like her normal self though. It sounded like she was in pain!
Something must have loosened her grip on the Crest’s power within her.		Seteth
Reginn	If she lost control...does that mean she’ll go on a rampage?
Many Heroes now in Askr hail from Fódlan and are familiar with the Church of Seiros and its teachings. I shudder to think what chaos would ensue should they learn the truth about the archbishop. Prince Alfonse, I beg of you: lead the Order of Heroes to stop Rhea before this becomes public knowledge!		Seteth
Reginn	That’ll be easier said than done. She looked pretty tough to me!
Please, allow me to lend my aid. As a fellow Hero from Fódlan, I shall do my part to assist in any way I can.		Seiros
Seteth	Seiros! Yes, I see... You may be one of the few whose words can reach her now...
Your works as a saint in Fódlan are well-documented. We would greatly appreciate your help.		Alfonse
Niime	I hope you don’t mind too terribly much if I come along as well. This business has piqued my curiosity.
Scouts just reported seeing Lady Rhea flying northwest. We should move with haste!		Sharena
Reginn	You can ride with me on my Gullinbursti, Niime. Hop on! Strap yourself in though—things might get a little bumpy!
Such violent, rampaging power... What has transpired in the Fódlan from which she was summoned?		Seiros

Rhea: Immaculate One - B

Seteth	I believe Lady Rhea has not taken that form since becoming archbishop and founding Garreg Mach.
If that is the case, we can assume she was summoned from a Fódlan of a later era than your own.		Alfonse
Seteth	If Rhea was forced to take the form of the Immaculate One... Then I fear a calamitous incident may be on the cusp of transpiring in the Fódlan I know.
An event so calamitous that she became unable to control the power of the Crest within her... Hmm...		Seiros
Niime	Consider this: it may not have been a single large event, but a series of smaller incidents instead. The idea of dragons slowly losing control of themselves as time marches on is not unique to Fódlan. In fact, you’ll find many examples of this very situation among the written records in Askr’s library.
If Lady Rhea is really as old as a dragon can be, then maybe she finally reached a breaking point?		Sharena
Niime	The only fate that awaits dragons at the end of eternity is a deadly descent into madness... It pains me to see it, but every dragon must face their destiny.
Even so, it is difficult to image that age is the sole cause of her sudden loss of control. The fact remains that Lady Rhea has led Fódlan for many years with a steady and capable hand. I struggle to believe that one so dedicated to her flock and station could lose her way in an instant.		Seteth
Sharena	Hmm... But what else could it be, then?
Something not physical, but mental. Something that festers when left alone: despair.		Seiros
Niime	Despair...
Once its seed takes root, despair can bloom into a crushingly oppressive force if given the time to flourish. Perhaps her mind became unable to weather that assault and cracked under the pressure.		Seiros
Alfonse	Something pushed her over the edge, and the burden became too much for her to bear...
Hey, look! Isn’t that her over there?		Reginn
Rhea	Rrrgh... GRAAARGH!
Prince Alfonse, Seiros... Our first order of business should be to restrain her!		Seteth
Rhea	Stop! Do not...follow me! How many times must I warn you... Stay AWAY!

Rhea: Immaculate One - A

Sharena	Princess Reginn, you flank her from the right! I’ll circle around from the left!
You got it! I’ll use Lyngheiðr to keep Lady Rhea pinned down!		Reginn
Rhea	Rrrgh... Grrrgh... I...I—
I can feel her rage from here... To think that she has kept this suppressed within her for so long...		Seteth
Seiros	This power, that which was bestowed upon the goddess’s children to keep Fódlan safe, is turning destructive... It must not be allowed to consume her whole. Rhea, remember the pride of Nabatea!
Lady Rhea, please! Steady your nerves! Return to the kind and caring soul we all know you to be!		Seteth
Rhea	Graaah! GRAAAGH!
Can she no longer hear our pleas? No... It’s as if her heart no longer wishes to.		Niime
Alfonse	Is there truly no way to get through to her now?
Rrgh... Mother... Mother!		Rhea
Seiros	Oh!
I believed that if I could resurrect my mother... I could regain all that had been lost...		Rhea
Seteth	Your mother? Lady Rhea, you know full well that such a thing is forbidden, and yet...
Seteth! What is she talking about?!		Alfonse
Seteth	After all this time, she has kept her deepest desire locked away inside. The desire to resurrect the one who gave her life... Sothis, the progenitor god.
I...		Seiros
Seteth	Day by day, year by year, that desire must have grown, but...it would be the greatest affront of all. For it was Sothis herself who forbade any and all attempts to return her to life. Is this the consequence of Lady Rhea’s attempting to break that stricture? If so, her words can mean only one thing...
She has lost what little hope she had left.		Niime
Rhea	Grrrh... Mother... Mother! Everything that I’ve done... All that I want... RAAAGH!
Urk! I can’t stand it much longer... We’ll all be blown away if this keeps up!		Reginn
Niime	Despair has robbed her of her ability to understand reason. Her condition will only continue to worsen...
I cannot allow this to continue!		Seiros
Sharena	Seiros, you can’t approach her head-on! It’s too dangerous!
Rhea, listen not with your ears, but with your heart. Can you not feel Mother’s presence in this world?		Seiros
Rhea	I... Yes... I can feel...
Your arrival in Askr does not herald the conclusion to your descent into despair. In fact, it is just the opposite. This is the beginning of your ascent into hope.		Seiros

Rhea: Immaculate One - S

Seiros	Askr has not developed under the watchful gaze of Sothis like Fódlan has, distant as it is from our home. And yet, I can feel her presence here. There is a certain unmistakable warmth in the air...
Hrk... Mother’s...warmth... Yes... I...		Rhea
Seteth	Has she regained her composure?
Well, would you look at that. It seems those words found their mark.		Niime
Seiros	I feel her warm gaze in the beams of sunlight that pour from the once-cloudy sky... I hear her voice in the wind that rustles the leaves and blows through the forests... Open your heart, and soon you may sense her standing at your side.
I... I can feel... She’s here... Mother...is here...		Rhea
Seteth	She is growing increasingly docile by the minute...
Will I... Will I be reunited with Mother in this world?		Rhea
Seiros	Perhaps in time, when peace reigns in Askr and conflict is but a distant memory.
We will be happy to lend our aid once Askr is no longer under threat.		Alfonse
Reginn	But we can’t get there without your help!
This world has certainly seen the impossible made possible before. It is far too early to give up on your hope. It is far too early to give in to despair, Lady Rhea!		Seteth
Rhea	Rrgh... If what you say is true... If the embers of hope smolder still... Then I will harness this power... The power inside me... To help you fight...
Hm.		Seiros
Rhea	If I can maintain control...over my body and mind... If so, then I will fight by your side. I...will...RGH!
Lady Rhea!		Sharena
Reginn	There she goes, flying off again...
The seed of hope has been planted. Now we must give it time and space to bloom. I have no doubt she will regain full control and return to us before long.		Seiros
Niime	Hmph. That’s confidence if I ever heard it. You know, you and she look oddly alike... Are you...a blood relative? A distant ancestor? Or perhaps even...
I believe I can be of use here. You see, Saint Seiros is actually—		Seteth
Seiros	That’s quite enough, Seteth. All they need to know is that I fight for Askr as any Heroes does.
Indeed... In any case, it’s clear that despair can cause dragons to lose control of their faculties. Even so, we’ve seen that this process can be reversed by a timely infusion of hope. It seems that dragons may not be as doomed to their fate as I thought. This calls for further investigation...		Niime
Seiros	We were all led here one way or another to work toward a common goal: bringing peace to Askr. In doing so, we may just learn what it takes to bring hope to lands such as Fódlan as well. In that regard, I can’t help but think we Heroes share more than one reason for being in this world...

Gustav: Sovereign Slain

Gustav: Sovereign Slain - C

Henriette	All right, everyone! That’s all we have for today. Don’t forget to come back next week. We’ll have plenty more food for you then. Until then, be safe!
Thank you for organizing this, Queen Henriette. It’s remarkable.		Eir
Henriette	And thank you for your help, Princess Eir! More and more people come every week, so I appreciate your aid.
Henriette	Increasing numbers do mean the war is causing even more suffering...
Yes...		Eir
Henriette	In truth, that is the fundamental problem we face. We must bring this war to an end.
Henriette	The people are doing their best to persevere. It is up to me to do my utmost.
If there is anything else I may do to help—please, ask.		Eir
Henriette	Thank you, Princess. I am pleased to see you so motivated.
We... We took away the person most precious to you. And now, he can’t...		Eir
Henriette	It is not your fault. He saw his duty as Askr’s king through to its conclusion. And now you can finally live your own life. That, too, is precious.
Thank you. You have saved me in word and deed. You are too kind.		Eir
Henriette	Why am I having trouble sleeping? Is it because of that conversation with Eir earlier?
Henriette	The moon is very beautiful tonight, as it floats above the lake shore... There’s a legend about that, now that I think of it. Moonlight reflected in a lake so beautiful and clear that neither the living nor the dead can just pass by... I’m a little old for ghost stories. And I need rest as much as anyone. I ought to get to sleep.

Gustav: Sovereign Slain - B

Henriette	I swore I would sleep, yet here I am at the lake. What has come over me?
Henriette	It is a stunning view, I must admit. The moon calmly reflected in the gently rippling waters... I suppose that taking this in is reason enough to have made the trek.
Henriette	Even if it is said that the dead can’t pass this place by, he never was much for admiring the scenery...
It is not as though I do not appreciate beauty.		Gustav
Henriette	You’re here.
You do not seem surprised.		Gustav
Henriette	No, I am not. I had a strange feeling we might meet.
Henriette	And whether this is a dream, reality, or illusion, it seems foolish to waste time with an exaggerated response.
You have not changed. I lost my life to Hel’s curse, and then felt compelled to stand in Alfonse’s way, as a soldier in her army. Alfonse found the courage to strike me down and walk forward on his own two feet. I believe that first step guided him to victory in his stand against Hel. The weight one must carry... The responsibility one must shoulder... The needs of the people. I believe Alfonse came to understand all of these.		Gustav
Henriette	The first time I heard the tale of a father and son fighting to the death, I thought it a tragedy.
Henriette	But you took control of that tragedy and turned it into a chance for Alfonse to grow.
...		Gustav
Henriette	I can’t face the sadness I feel at your death. Even still, I respect your choice. As a father, your final moment was a praiseworthy one.

Gustav: Sovereign Slain - A

Gustav	What is required as a ruler? What must one who leads a kingdom bear? I planned on passing this knowledge to Alfonse and Sharena. But in the end I laid the burden at your feet.
Have you? I do not feel as though I am burdened. Listen, Gustav. Do you remember when we explored that hidden fortress, full of treasure? Or the time we found a wide-open gate to another realm in the borderlands...		Henriette
Gustav	Ah... These memories make me feel as though I have returned to life.
We’ve shared much, haven’t we? Ha ha.		Henriette
Gustav	Yes... I prayed we could together live in a peaceful world, with you as my queen and the mother of my children. An unfailing smile buoying me and the people of Askr both. I know well your brand of bravery and resilience.
I...		Henriette
Gustav	My legacy is unceasing war, Henriette. I regret that bitterly, and I am wracked by remorse.
Do not apologize. There is no need.		Henriette
I could not have been happier. My husband, my children—my three blessings. I was more than content.		Henriette
Gustav	I see...
Alfonse and Sharena are irreplaceable treasures to me. And the people walk with us toward the future. This happy circumstance— that is your legacy.		Henriette

Gustav: Sovereign Slain - S

Henriette	How are you, my love? Hungry? Cold? Do you get hungry or cold? Whatever you wish, tell it to me.
You never change, do you?		Gustav
Henriette	No matter what form I find you in, nothing could make me happier than spending time with you like this.
Ah.		Gustav
Henriette	Shh! I hear footsteps.
Mother? Where are you? Please answer!		Alfonse
Sharena	Mother! Are you out here?
The children...		Gustav
Henriette	Alfonse! Sharena! Here I am! I am sorry. Were you searching long?
Mother! I was informed you left the castle but did not return. It has gotten quite late!		Alfonse
Henriette	I’m sorry. I was just talking with someone dear to me about the old days...
Old days? I’ve heard the rumors! Ghosts appear by this lake!		Sharena
Alfonse	Hmm...
What’s wrong? Is there something in the woods? Are you scared of ghosts too?!		Sharena
Alfonse	Ghosts? No, nothing like that. I just thought I heard a familiar voice.

Ninian: Frozen Heart

Ninian: Frozen Heart - C

Ninian	So many mistakes... I should never have approached the Dragon’s Gate... Never entered the human world... The more involved I become in their affairs, the more lives are put at risk. Lady Lyndis. Lord Eliwood. The kind people who offered me their friendship... What did they get in return? My presence only causes conflict. Lord Eliwood might still have a father if not for me. I have done so many things that cannot be undone... No matter how many tears I shed. If only my power did not exist... I just want to disappear... To sink into an abyss so deep and cold that even Ninis cannot reach me.
Ninian... Hear me, Ninian!		???
Ninian	That voice... Who calls to me?
Heed my words... You are needed...in this world...		???
Ninian	No... No, I am never going anywhere. Never again... I would only cause more conflict. More sorrow...
Just reach out your hand...		???
Ninian	I can’t! I don’t want to hurt anyone... Please, leave me be...

Ninian: Frozen Heart - B

Ninian	I cannot stay here... I will only cause more misfortune. More strife...
Ninian. Ninian!		???
Ninian	I’m sure I know that voice, only...it's different. Nils? Nils, is that you?
So you can hear me! Well, listen up. I’ve got something to say. We are different from humans. You’re right about that.		Nils
Ninian	Yes. And that is why becoming involved with them...
It’s not a mistake. Different doesn’t have to mean we’re bad. Life takes on so many forms. All of us are different from each other. That doesn’t make any of us evil. Least of all you.		Nils
Ninian	But they covet our strength, and that has caused so much bloodshed... I only have the power to create that sorrow. I can do nothing to heal it. So instead of spreading it further, I... I would really rather...disappear. Forget everything...
Ninian! You can’t just turn your back on life! On the living! We didn’t only bring them sorrow. We brought them so much more! Think. Remember how much good the humans have done for us. Well, we’ve done as much for them. And we can do more!		Nils
Ninian	I...

Ninian: Frozen Heart - A

Nils	You can’t just forget everything and pretend it didn’t happen, Ninian. What about Lady Lyn, and Lord Eliwood? Do you want to forget that they ever existed?
No... I do not want to forget them. But the violence, the sorrow... If I must give up my memories to prevent it all, then...		Ninian
Nils	Snap out of it, Ninian! This isn’t who you are! You’re losing yourself!
I need to disappear... To sink into the deepest darkness...		Ninian
???	Listen to me. You must not give up.
That voice... It sounds like...my own. Where is it coming from?		Ninian
???	The future has not been decided. If you keep moving forward, if you refuse to yield, you can step out of this darkness and into the light.
Are you...me? Another Ninian?		Ninian
???	Answer the one who is calling to you. There is a bright future waiting, I promise. You need only seize it.
No... This darkness is inescapable...		Ninian
Nils	You can escape, Ninian! Don’t let Nergal’s tricks fool you!
There is a bright future waiting for you. The people you love are waiting for you. Answer the call. Take my hand...		???
Ninian	I... Ah... This light... This warm, gentle light... It feels as though it is enveloping my entire being...

Ninian: Frozen Heart - S

Nils	Come back to us, Ninian. It’s going to be all right!
Nils... I...		Ninian
Nils	You’ve been summoned away from Elibe, to another world. Welcome to the Kingdom of Askr.
Askr...		Ninian
Anna	Glad to see you’re finally with us. I’m Anna, Commander of the Order of Heroes here in Askr. Our world is up against a whole handful of threats at the moment, as it happens. So, to protect our people, we summon Heroes from other worlds to help us out.
There are lots of good people here, Ninian. And they could use your help.		Nils
Ninian	...
Not quite back to your old self yet, I see.		Nils
Ninian	Worry not. This journey will be what saves her too.
There...truly is another of me...		Ninian
Ninian	I am so glad that you finally answered 【Summoner】’s call.
It was your voice that found me in that darkness...		Ninian
Ninian	I was praying for you. Your sorrow was so strong...you could say it reached across worlds to find me.
...		Ninian
Ninian	The truth is, I was once in your position. I too lost the light. But I was able to return to myself, in no small part thanks to all of the wonderful people here in Askr. A whole new future has been made available to me.
A new future...		Ninian
Nils	Yes. And now that you are here, you can have that as well. I believe that is why the summoner called to us.
Eliwood, Lyn, Hector—everybody’s here. They’re been waiting for you.		Anna
Ninian	Lord Eliwood...and all the others? All of them are here? I do not know if I should see them... I do not know if I...
Of course you should. There’s no need for you to hide away in the dark any longer.		Nils
Ninian	You did not come to this world to spread sorrow. Join the people who are precious to you. Find a new future, together with them.
I cannot simply...ignore the pain I have already caused, but... Perhaps there will come a time when I can truly be free of this darkness.		Ninian

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German	Außer Kontrolle
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Spanish (Latin America)	Fuera de control
French	Hors de contrôle
Italian	Fuori controllo
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)	不順從的靈魂們
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