Dawning Future

Dawning Future
Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2024-06-07T07:00:00Z
End time	2024-06-21T06:59:59Z
Previous: Gate to Oblivion Next: Devotion to Protect

Availability

This Forging Bonds was made available on:

• 2024-06-07T07:00:00Z – 2024-06-21T06:59:59Z (Notification)

Rewards

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
10	Edward's C Conversation	10	Sothe's C Conversation	10	Leonardo's C Conversation	10	Micaiah'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	Edward's B Conversation	300	Sothe's B Conversation	300	Leonardo's B Conversation	300	Micaiah'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	Edward's A Conversation	800	Sothe's A Conversation	800	Leonardo's A Conversation	800	Micaiah'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	Edward's S Conversation	1,500	Sothe's S Conversation	1,500	Leonardo's S Conversation	1,500	Micaiah'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

Bonus schedule

	Hour (UTC)
	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00	20:00	21:00	22:00	23:00	24:00	01:00	02:00	03:00	04:00	05:00	06:00
Day 1	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×
Day 2	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×
Day 3	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×
Day 4	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×
Day 5	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.0×
Day 6	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×
Day 7	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×
Day 8	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×
Day 9	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.0×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×
Day 10	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×
Day 11	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×	1.0×
Day 12	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×
Day 13	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×
Day 14	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×

Special conversations

Dawning Future

Dawning Future - Opening

Sharena	Aha! There you are all are! Tell me, Micaiah, have you all grown accustomed to life in Askr already?
Why, yes. I can tell it is a wonderful place. And the people in town have a brightness in their eyes.		Micaiah
Alfonse	Oh, so you've seen the town below the castle...
You see, in Daein, we are used to living in constant fear of Begnion's oppression.		Leonardo
Sothe	I'm sure people can hold on to hope through all the battles thanks to the Heroes.
There's Heroes here from all sorts of worlds, right? And it seems we are... counted among them? But...		Edward
Alfonse	The Heroes summoned to Askr are part of an organization called the Order of Heroes. And if it does not displease you, we would like to invite you, the Dawn Brigade, to join our ranks.
I hear the Dawn Brigade fights for those who suffer. Just like the Order of Heroes.		Sharena
We would feel honored if you could lend us your strength!		Sharena
Edward	But it's true there are people from Begnion in the Order of Heroes, right?
Well, yes... We receive support from many Heroes.		Alfonse
Leonardo	Then if we join you, we will be fighting alongside Bengion, a nation that has oppressed us in Daein.
Forgiveness doesn't come so easily after the ill treatment we've received from them.		Edward
Alfonse	It appears there are issues at play here that only those directly involved can understand. But still... Just know that the Order of Heroes lends aid for the sake of Askr's people, regardless of past discord.
...		Micaiah
Sothe	It is not as though we must choose our allies only for Daein's sake now. We are here to fight for something on a smaller scale, where we can see the impact we make.
We can help people no matter if we join the Order of Heroes or not!		Edward
Leonardo	Yes, I agree with Edward. We will act as we always do, as the Dawn Brigade.

Dawning Future - C

Leonardo	I see the last bandit. First thing’s first. I’ll use my trusty bow and arrow and... Yah!
Leonardo	Yes! Stopped ‘em in their tracks! The rest is up to you, Edward.
On it! Rrraaah!		Edward
Phew! What do you think of that, Micaiah?! How I cut ‘em down with my sword while Leonardo covered? Have we done well?		Edward
Micaiah	Why, yes. You two work well together. And I could watch you without fear.
Haha! Good to hear we meet your expectations!		Edward
Leonardo	I do hope this will make the nearby roads and villages safe.
It may be an arduous task, but as long as there are citizens to save, we will continue to fight for peace here...		Micaiah
Sothe	Micaiah’s right. And the sun has set, so we should rest here for the night.
Uh...		Micaiah
Sothe	Micaiah?! What’s wrong? You look like you’ve seen a ghost. Are you in pain?
I-I’m fine. Let’s just get some rest.		Micaiah
Edward	Too bad for Prince Alfonse, but the Dawn Brigade doesn’t need anyone else’s help! We’re doing just fine!
That’s right. We can help the people of Askr without working alongside the Begnion’s scum.		Leonardo
Micaiah	...
Micaiah? Are you feeling all right?		Sothe
Micaiah	I am fine. I just... I can’t shake this bad feeling...
Bad feeling? That doesn’t sound good. Micaiah’s foresight never fails.		Leonardo
Sothe	Then let’s get our stuff together and move out as soon as possible.
Ugh... Fine! I just thought we’d get to rest for the day.		Edward
Sothe	...
Sothe? What is it? What do you see?		Leonardo
Sothe	There’s someone there—in those bushes! Show yourself!
It’s OK. Do not be afraid. I am not your enemy.		Yune
Edward	Ah—wait! You don’t look like a bandit. What are you doing here?!
Wait, Yune is distressed! Yune, what’s wrong? Try to calm yourself.		Micaiah
Leonardo	Micaiah’s bird doesn’t usually act this way...
The poor thing looks terrified! Something seems odd about this girl. Keep your guard up!		Sothe
Yune	You all seem so cautious. Do I look like I’m going to eat you or something?
No, it’s not that... But something does seem different about you.		Sothe
Yune	I only came here to ask you something.
You creep out of the bushes to ask us a question? If that’s not suspicious, I don’t know what is! Could this be the cause of Micaiah’s bad feeling?		Edward
Micaiah	It’s all right, Edward. It doesn’t seem like she’s a bad person... And look, Yune’s calming down too.
My question is: Why do you fight in this world?		Yune

Dawning Future - B

Sothe	Wh-why do we fight? And what will you do with that information?
I ask for your own sake. So... Will you tell me?		Yune
Micaiah	We fight to help the people in Askr. Our goal is to save as many lives as we can, despite the never-ending conflict here. That is what we do as the Dawn Brigade.
Hm... Sounds like the same goal as the Order of Heroes, right? Why choose to fight alone?		Yune
Sothe	...
More lives could be saved if you band together. I just...don’t understand. Why the opposition?		Yune
Micaiah	It’s because—
We’ve got our reasons. You’re too young to understand if we told you.		Edward
Leonardo	Begnion stole precious things from us, and are in the process of stealing our very future. We cannot forgive them for what they’ve done. There is no way for us to work alongside them.
Uh-huh... So it’s just you you’re worried about then? Your hatred of Begnion has nothing to do with the people of Askr.		Yune
Edward	Well...yeah, but...
...		Micaiah
Sothe	What’s wrong, Micaiah? You look even more bothered than before.
This feeling is getting stronger. We... have to do something...		Micaiah
Sothe	Wh-what?! Edward, Leonardo, be careful! It seems danger may be approaching us.
Oh, OK. Got it!		Edward
Leonardo	Huh?! Those are—
More bandits! Lots of them...		Sothe

Dawning Future - A

Edward	Damn it! There’s no end to them!
I feel like we’ve defeated so many, yet their numbers don’t appear to be diminishing.		Leonardo
Sothe	It’s only a matter of time before we’re cornered. Micaiah, get behind me!
Thank you, Sothe. But if we don’t do something quick, everyone will... Uh... Huh? Something else... It’s different from the feeling I had...		Micaiah
???	Leave them to us! Hiyaaah!
Tanith	Nice! That’s one down!
Phew! Made it just in time, it seems.		Sigrun
Micaiah	They’re...from Begnion?!
Well done, you two. No lives here been lost yet.		Sanaki
Sothe	Even...the apostle, the empress of Begnion?!
Onward! Eliminate those bandits!		Sanaki
Ike	No, there are too many. Pegasus knights, stay back and fortify our defenses. We will charge ahead.
Commander...Ike?!		Sothe
Soren	The enemy’s guard is down. If we are to push through, the time is now.
This is a prime opportunity to stage an assault.		Titania
Lethe	We will join you! Upon the pride of the beast tribe, we will not be bested!
Ugh... No point in getting competitive like that.		Ranulf
Leonardo	The laguz from Gallia?! Are they here to save us?
We came as soon as we heard that a mob of bandits was on the move. Is everyone in the Dawn Brigade OK?		Alfonse
Sharena	Let’s combine our strengths and take them out. Come on!
There were...so many. But now they’re being cleared away in mere moments. So this is the power of the Order of Heroes at work...		Sothe
Micaiah	Thank you...for saving us. But...why did you and your supporters come for us?
We saved our comrades, that is all. You fight for Askr’s peace, isn’t that right? We share a common goal. There are no borders here as there are in Tellius.		Sanaki
Ike	There might be ill feelings between different groups, but here, we fight together!
In doing so, we can save as many Askrans as possible... Not a bad suggestion.		Ranulf
Edward	It may be easy to say, but...it’s not so easy to do, right?
It is difficult to accept, after all we’ve been through.		Leonardo
Sothe	What do you think, Micaiah?
Hmm... Well, they did save us. And I will grant that they do not seem to be deceiving us...		Micaiah
Alfonse	I would like to take this opportunity to once again request you join the Order of Heroes.
... As long as we’re here in Askr...I think we can agree to cooperate with the Order of Heroes.		Sothe
Edward	Eh, I guess we’ll have to. I wouldn’t want them to think we’re ungrateful.
All right, Sothe. I will agree to this as well.		Leonardo
Sharena	Thank goodness! We really appreciate your support!
...		Micaiah
Sothe	Micaiah... What now?
Where do you think that girl went, the one who frightened us earlier?		Micaiah
Sothe	I haven’t seen her since the fighting started...
You don’t suppose she knew what was about to happen, do you? It’s all so mysterious...		Micaiah
Yune	It appears everything has worked out the way it was supposed to. Their persistence and steadfast ideals may be worthy of respect, but humanity is capable of much more... Their ability to adapt to change is another one of their most interesting attributes. Hehehe...

Edward: Blade of Justice

Edward: Blade of Justice - C

Edward	Askr is amazing, isn’t it? Nearly every individual walking through the halls of this castle is a famous Hero.
I’m somewhat surprised myself, but this could be a great opportunity. I suspect we may have numerous chances to learn if we make the most of our interactions with them.		Leonardo
Edward	I think you’re right. In fact, I had Princess Sharena introduce me to some swordmasters already.
Meeting them must have been a great learning experience for a swordsman like you.		Leonardo
Edward	A learning experience, eh? Well, yeah. I suppose...
Never forget your convictions if you wish to improve your swordsmanship. I have held to mine since childhood.		Shannan
Yen'fay	Put yourself in dangerous situations. A warrior’s resolve grows stronger when they cast aside their doubts.
To be honest, I felt like they each had a different approach. It was hard to follow them...		Edward
Leonardo	We are young and still learning. The words of masters may be difficult for us to truly understand.
It’s not that. I feel like I learned some important things from them, but it was all hard to put into practice.		Edward
Leonardo	Oh. Did you notice any similarities in the things they told you?
Similarities... Yes! If I find something in common between the two, that might help me make sense of it all. Hmm... Hrmmm... Now that I think about it, they were both very noble.		Edward
Leonardo	And is that necessary to become a better swordsman?
Oh! Their weapons! They had the most amazing weapons. They seemed like they must be legendary!		Edward
Leonardo	Well, they are masters of the blade who have been recognized for their skills. I guess it should come as no surprise that they would carry extraordinary weapons.
Perhaps I could strive to become a greater swordsman if I wielded such a remarkable weapon too! I heard Jorge from the merchant convoy is here in Askr. I’ll go ask him if he knows of any!		Edward
Leonardo	Edward! There is more to it than just having an amazing weapon! Too late. He’s on his way. *sigh* This is so like Edward.

Edward: Blade of Justice - B

Jorge	You’re looking for the kind of blade a master swordsman would wield, eh?
Yes. One you wouldn’t find in any ordinary shop.		Edward
Jorge	If that’s what you want, you should try asking the owner of this store. She may know something.
You mean your employer here?		Edward
Anna	Yep! I’m Anna! Nice to meet you! I’m in charge of the Askr Branch of the Ylisse Division of Anna & Company. Jorge’s been helping me out around the shop.
I’m Edward of the Dawn Brigade. It’s nice to meet you as well, Anna! I seem to recall learning the basics of combat from someone who looks just like you in Tellius.		Edward
Anna	Oh! I bet that was one of my sisters. Say hi for me if you happen to run into her again.
I will! I had something I wanted to ask you...		Edward
Anna	A legendary holy blade, a sword forged by a renowned smith, or one imbued with forbidden magic... Powerful swords like that are often passed down within families. Though, in some cases, they can be obtained by overcoming a trial of some kind.
What you’re saying is that it won’t be easy to get one, right? I had a feeling that might be the case.		Edward
Jorge	Then why don’t you refine one?
That’s probably the most realistic way to handle it. We can refine Heroes’ weapons here in Askr.		Anna
Jorge	You remember Daniel was quite good at making weapons more powerful by reforging them. It’s a bit like that.
Of course! Do you think you could do that for me then?		Edward
Anna	Well, it’s not that simple. You need raw materials to refine weapons, and a weapon to refine.
Ugh. Looks like I’ve got a difficult road ahead.		Edward
Anna	Hey! Don’t worry! I can set you up with work to gather the materials here at Anna & Company.
Really?! Sign me up! I’ll do whatever it takes!		Edward
Anna	All right, but in return, I’d like it if you could help out around the shop in your free time.
You got it! Just tell me what you need done.		Edward
Anna	Tee hee hee! Sounds like we have a deal. I look forward to doing business with you.

Edward: Blade of Justice - A

Edward	*grunt* And...there we are. I’ll leave the things you asked me to get here!
Oh, thanks for that.		Jorge
Edward	I should move this box into the storage shed next, right? *grunt* Here we go!
Edward, you were just dispatched to a battlefield yesterday, weren’t you? Aren’t you exhausted?		Jorge
Edward	Not at all! My endurance is about all I have going for me.
I hear you’ve also been doing side jobs for Anna and gathering materials by competing in the coliseum. All of this effort will be for nothing if you overdo it and get yourself killed.		Jorge
Edward	This is nothing! ...Ahh. Oops.
Your legs are shaking with exhaustion. I might step up to help a pretty lady out, but not some guy like you. How are you finding the energy to work so hard? Is there something motivating you?		Jorge
Edward	I was born to a common family in Daein. I can’t do anything to change that fact. I don’t have a convenient ancestor who’s a legendary hero, or parents with royal blood. So I’ll do what I can to accomplish things through my own effort.
So you want to take on the world, not through your family or background, but your own strength.		Jorge
Edward	I can protect the members of the Dawn Brigade if I become a master swordsman. The Dawn Brigade is like a family to me. It’s not strange to want to work hard to protect your family, is it?
Not at all. Now I understand what’s driving you. Even Anna, who is a very shrewd businesswoman, has highly praised the work you’ve been doing.		Jorge
Edward	She has? Well, you can all keep counting on me!

Edward: Blade of Justice - S

Anna	The refinement’s all done. Here’s your sword, Edward.
Wow! This is amazing! It looks so powerful. Is this really mine?		Edward
Anna	It is! Refined weapons take on a form befitting the Hero wielding them. This is a treasure passed down in Daein, from Tellius, where you’re from. It’s called Caladbolg.
Caladbolg...		Edward
Jorge	Leonardo contributed some of the materials used to refine it. He gathered them along with the rest of the Dawn Brigade when he saw how hard you were working.
Hey did that for me?		Edward
Jorge	Why are you so surprised? If they’re family to you, then it makes sense that they might see you as family too.
Jorge also helped out.		Anna
Edward	Really? You too, Jorge?
It’s nothing. I owe the Dawn Brigade for saving my friends in the merchant convoy.		Jorge
Edward	Jorge... Thank you for doing that!
I really appreciated your hard work too, Edward. I sweetened the deal for you a bit myself.		Anna
Edward	Thank you, Anna! You’ve all made me so incredibly happy!
Hahaha. Don’t worry about it! Now work will get around about how I care for my friends. My reputation with the ladies is sure to improve real fast!		Jorge
Edward	Wh-what? Now I feel like a fool for being moved by your kindness. Still...I am very grateful to you all for helping me out like this!
If you grow stronger, you’ll be a big help! Not just to the Dawn Brigade, but to everyone in Askr.		Anna
Edward	That’s right! My journey is far from over. Having a powerful weapon is just one step toward my dream. I will become a master swordsman and make full use of this powerful blade! I won’t let you all down!

Sothe: Dawning Zephyr

Sothe: Dawning Zephyr - C

Sothe	With that, I might have seen the whole inside of the castle... It sure is sprawling... I may need a little more time to get a handle on where everything is.
Hello, Sothe. I’m here to welcome you to Askr.		Fjorm
Sothe	And you are?
I am Fjorm, second princess of the kingdom of Nifl. The Order of Heroes saved me when my homeland was threatened. And now, I help Askr in return.		Fjorm
Sothe	And what is it you could possibly want with me?
Well...I brought someone with me, an acquaintance of yours.		Fjorm
Sothe	Of mine? Another member of the Dawn Brigade has come to this world too?
Hehehe... Sothe! I am so glad we managed to find each other here.		Micaiah
Sothe	M-Micaiah?!
I arrived in Askr a little while before you.		Micaiah
Sothe	I see... Is everything OK? Are... Are you in danger?!
No, no. I feel quite safe here with everyone being so kind and helpful.		Micaiah
Sothe	Oh good. I’m glad. By the way... What is that you’re wearing?
Oh this? My old clothes were on their way out, so... I asked Commander Anna of the Order of Heroes to put something new together for me.		Micaiah
Sothe	Hmm... It looks a bit like what I wear, don’t you think?
That is the point. When I wear it I feel like you’re right there with me.		Micaiah
Fjorm	Hehe... And from my perspective, it suits you wonderfully, Micaiah.
...		Sothe

Sothe: Dawning Zephyr - B

Sothe	...
Hi, Sothe! Have you gotten used to things here in Askr?		Fjorm
Sothe	Huh? Oh, Princess Fjorm...
What’s the matter? I’m happy to help if something troubles you.		Fjorm
Sothe	No, it’s nothing like that. It’s just... I’m uncertain of what I should do.
Oh! Uncertain? Maybe I can help you figure it out.		Fjorm
Sothe	I was...thinking about Micaiah.
Oh dear, is something wrong?		Fjorm
Sothe	Not exactly... It made me happy when she said she feels as though I’m with her when she wears that outfit, but...
What is it then?		Fjorm
Sothe	It’s not like I try to think about this, it just comes into my mind... I just wonder how long I will actually be able to remain by her side?

Sothe: Dawning Zephyr - A

Fjorm	What do you mean by that? Will you have to part ways with Micaiah?
You see... And I’d like to keep this between us... But Micaiah was born with some mysterious powers.		Sothe
Fjorm	Yes... I hear she gets premonitions, and that she can heal by transferring others’ wounds to herself!
There’s even more than that... But even still, I don’t know everything about her.		Sothe
Fjorm	Hm?
I’ll tell you a story from a long time ago... When I was a young orphan in Daein’s capital, Micaiah took me in as family. Ever since then, she’s been there for me, and I have begun to think of her as a part of me. I...		Sothe
Fjorm	I see... But something’s troubling you. What’s wrong?
I wonder, Princess Fjorm... Do you notice anything off about that story? About me and Micaiah?		Sothe
Fjorm	Huh? Well... I do get the sense you two are close, like family. But you— Y-you look as though you were born at a similar time. Like you are around the same age. But...
Yes. Many years have passed since I first met Micaiah... Even so, her appearance hasn’t changed in all that time.		Sothe
Fjorm	What?!
I’m not sure, but I suspect it’s another one of her mysterious powers at work.		Sothe
Fjorm	Could it be that she just has an extra-long lifespan like a manakete?
I don’t know, but what I do know is that I will age and pass on from this world before she does. I’m sure of it. The fact that I cannot be by her side, protecting her until the end of her life, disturbs me...		Sothe

Sothe: Dawning Zephyr - S

Sothe	Hyah! Take that!
Looks like the enemies in the east have been taken care of, Sothe. We’ve conquered almost all our foes!		Fjorm
Sothe	Let’s return to base. I want to reassure Micaiah that I am safe.
Hey, Sothe?		Fjorm
Sothe	Yes, Princess Fjorm?
I’ve been thinking about what you said before, about you and Micaiah.		Fjorm
Sothe	That I will die before her?
I was thinking about how we can protect those we love after we pass on from this world.		Fjorm
Sothe	Oh?
Human lives are but an instant compared to gods and manaketes. One day, our bodies will turn to dust. But even then, when we have no physical form in this world, I think a part of us still remains here.		Fjorm
Sothe	Really?
If you grow old and pass on, the memory of you will still remain with Micaiah, forever. That part of you will never leave her side. The words you spoke to her, all you shared together... And no matter how much time passes, that fact will protect her soul, wherever she goes.		Fjorm
Sothe	So the sentiments I have for her now will continue to protect her?
I’m afraid I can’t offer you any more than these thoughts of mine...		Fjorm
Sothe	Thank you, Princess Fjorm. Your thoughts mean so much to me. You are truly kind, down to your core.
Oh, Sothe... You speak so highly of me.		Fjorm
Sothe	Thanks to you I have more clarity. I can push aside my worries over what will happen decades from now. I’ll focus on what I can do now, in this moment, what I can do for Micaiah.. What I should do... And the culmination of all that will protect her in the future. Isn’t that right, Princess Fjorm?
Sounds right to me!		Fjorm
Sothe	That is how I will protect Micaiah in this life, long past when I am dead and gone.

Leonardo: Freedom's Arrow

Leonardo: Freedom's Arrow - C

Edward	Oh, Leonardo! Are you done with training for today?
Yes. I‘m just back from the training grounds. Askr is truly amazing... We had master archers in Tellius, but it’s as if every master of the bow of every world has gathered here.		Leonardo
Edward	The skills on display must be a grand sight.
Yes! I spoke with a few, and all were impressive... Albeit in a way that’s difficult to describe...		Leonardo
Jeorge	Best archer on the continent? Well, some people care about titles, so that’s what they started calling me. All I do is predict what’s to come. I see what influence the wind will have on my arrows and let fly.
I take bow in hand to protect those I must. I imbue my arrows with determination so they are ready to strike my target before I even pull back the bowstring.		Igrene
Leon	Am I confident in my archery? Yes. I need to be useful to Valbar or I have no right to stand by him. Oh? Your name is Leonardo? Our names are nearly the same. Haha! We’re almost like brothers in name.
Each have their own reasons to fight, and each is what I could call a true master of the weapon.		Leonardo
Edward	Do you think we will become masters if we keep practicing every day? Day after day...
It’s not quite so simple as that.		Leonardo
Edward	I suggest you continue visiting the grounds. Who knows what hints you might pick up from the people there.
That’s a good idea. I think I will do just that.		Leonardo
Perhaps I arrived a little too early. It’s no surprise no one is here at this hour of the morning...		Leonardo
Etie	Haaa! Yaaah!
Hm? Who might that be? She’s... quite unusual. I wonder if she’s an archer too?		Leonardo

Leonardo: Freedom's Arrow - B

Etie	Here goes... Ha!
...		Leonardo
Etie	Hey. You. Do you have business with me, or are you here because you’re interested in strength training?
Strength...training? Is that what you were doing earlier? Training?		Leonardo
Etie	Of course. I thought it would be obvious that I’m working on my muscles. These are tried and true training methods from my homeland of Firene.
Training to develop your muscles... Interesting... I am Leonardo, and I hail from Daein, on the continent of Tellius. This is a fortunate meeting. I am in the midst of searching for training methods to become a better archer...		Leonardo
Etie	Is that so? Then I have a good suggestion for you. Devote yourself to training your muscles instead of your fingers. Strength is at the core of everything. It does not betray. All problems can be solved by your muscles!
I can see how you might think that the case of firing a bow, but...		Leonardo
Etie	The importance of muscles isn’t resonating with you in the slightest, is it? I’ll show you what I mean. Look. See that axe?
It’s quite large. Something I’d expect a giant would use.		Leonardo
Etie	Doesn’t matter how big it is. With a bit of strength training, you can lift it one handed...like this!
Wow! You’re smaller than I am, but you can lift it without any effort! I recognized you as fit, but now I see how well developed your muscles truly are!		Leonardo
Etie	Before you can send an arrow shaft through the enemy’s armor, you have to focus on building your strength! Any archer’s ultimate shot starts with a bowstring drawn back by muscles howling with power! If you’d like, I can teach you some techniques to help your training.
I’ve never done anything of the sort. But I would very much like to try!		Leonardo

Leonardo: Freedom's Arrow - A

Etie	You need to know that the training grounds are not the only place for you to get in some training. Every moment of daily life is full of opportunities to build your strength.
Are you saying you train your body every moment of every day?		Leonardo
Etie	Not just saying. Showing. Here’s a simple exercise...enjoy your tea with this special tea cup. Hold this.
It’s heavier than it looks! It requires a bit of effort in my wrist to hold it properly.		Leonardo
Etie	See? With a little thought, you can train as much as you want wherever you want. Now then, break a leg.
...		Edward
Leonardo	Urk... Rrr...
Leonardo? What are you drinking with your face all scrunched up like that?		Edward
Leonardo	Etie’s homemade muscle stimulant. It tastes awful, but I can feel strength well up from within when I drink it...
Your hand is shaking. A lot.		Edward
Leonardo	Y-yes... I’ve switched to using very... heavy...glasses... I have to get to the point...where I... can use them without any...effort... Urk...
You look like you’re having a hard time with it.		Edward
Leonardo	D-did you get the bottles I asked you to get for me?
Yes. Bottles so tightly sealed that they can’t be opened, right? I went to the town below the castle and gathered some.		Edward
Leonardo	Thank you. That’s a tremendous— ERG!—help. Grr! Hrr!
What?! Are you planning on opening all of them with your bare hands?		Edward
Leonardo	That’s...my training regimen, yes. Should make for good muscles.
Leonardo	It’s been a few days since I started training, and I sometimes doubt keeping at it will get me results... No! There’s no point in thinking about it. My muscles will answer that question in time. For now, I’ll keep up my training. Yaaa... Yaaa!
A wonderful tune indeed! I can hear the voice of muscles crying out in joy. But...I hear the voice of doubt as well.		Alfred
Leonardo	Who are you?
Oh, pardon me. I’m just a passerby who admires a good physique. May I ask you something? Why do you want to get stronger?		Alfred
Leonardo	I want to get stronger to aid my homeland’s recovery from the ravages of war. And so that I can protect the Dawn Brigade, who are like family. I have no one else I can depend on.
That is a fantastic answer. I guarantee your muscles will meet you where your sentiments lie!		Alfred
Leonardo	My muscles will...meet me?
Your heart has the proper conditions to help your muscles grow. Listen to what your heart tells you. The path to a strong physique should open of its own accord. Now then, I must be on my way, but I will hope for your success.		Alfred
Leonardo	A passerby who admires a good physique... I didn’t really understand anything he said, but I’m sure he was a renowned Hero.

Leonardo: Freedom's Arrow - S

Micaiah	Leonardo. You seem more...rugged and strong since we first arrived in Askr.
Agreed. You are more reliable both on the battlefield and off it now than before, Leonardo.		Sothe
Leonardo	Really? That must mean my training has generated results.
That’s good! All that hard work was worthwhile.		Edward
Leonardo	Indeed. With this I feel like I can be of help to the Dawn Brigade too.
You’re doing your archery training today too, eh? Your muscles are starting to take shape.		Etie
Leonardo	Etie! Yes! I’ve continued my training, though I’ve been utilizing techniques of my own design.
That’s wonderful. You’ve built your foundation at last.		Etie
Leonardo	My...foundation?
Yes. You’ve shaped your body into the bare minimum state it needs to be in... You’re finally ready to begin study. If you don’t have the muscles to make use of your learnings, you can’t hope to perform in battle.		Etie
Leonardo	Yes, what you say is true.
Now you should be able to learn the skills that you need to become a great archer. There are many master archers in the Order of Heroes you can use as inspiration for your advancement. Take what they teach you and make it your own using that physique you developed.		Etie
Leonardo	It took me some time to realize you were helping me develop my body so I could learn from the other Heroes.
I know I did. Now, show me how strong you are. Try drawing back your bowstring.		Etie
Leonardo	Of course. Just watch... Yaa!
Leonardo	Th-that was...wow!
Well done. You’ve become a strong archer, and it’s time for me to stop resting on my own laurels. Let’s walk this path together from now on. The path of endless strength training! For strong bodies!		Etie
Leonardo	For strong bodies! Thank you, Etie. I owe you a debt, and I will repay it on the battlefield!

Micaiah: Dawning Maiden

Micaiah: Dawning Maiden - C

Micaiah	I’ve had this strange feeling in my chest ever since I arrived in Askr... But I am certain it is not an omen. Rather, I get the sense it will lead us toward something good here...
It’s you, the one who was summoned just the other day to Askr.		Ash
Micaiah	Yes. I am Micaiah, of the Dawn Brigade from Tellius.
My name is Ash. I belong with the Order of Heroes. My apologies if you knew that already. Don’t take this the wrong way, but... You look lost. Are you looking for someone or something? That is to say, I just sensed you searching and thought perhaps I could impose on you to help.		Ash
Micaiah	Oh no. This place... It’s just unfamiliar to me, so I’m just wandering around and observing all Askr has to offer.
Is that so? I must say, I am glad you are not in any sort of trouble.		Ash
Micaiah	Thank you for your concern... May I— Are you a laguz? I only ask because I see you have horns...and a tail! And where are you from? Gallia? Or perhaps Hatari?
Oh, I do apologize that my appearance misled you. I must admit that while my ears and tail are not human, my origins differ from that of the laguz... For I am the retainer to Askr, the god of openness, after whom this country is named.		Ash
Micaiah	You are?! How rude of me. I am so sorry...
No, no. There is no need for you to be sorry. Your confusion is quite understandable. Like the laguz, I transform into a cow during battle to make full use of the power I possess.		Ash
Micaiah	Really? A cow? Just like the laguz... Are there others like you in this world?
Why yes. There are Heroes from all sorts of different worlds here in Askr. There are many who can transform into animals or dragons like the laguz from Tellius. On top of that, there are the small dvergar, the tall jötnar... Even álfar from the realm of dreams.		Ash
Micaiah	So in Askr it is possible to overcome the barriers of distinct origins and fight together...

Micaiah: Dawning Maiden - B

Micaiah	So that’s what I heard from Ash.
I see... So there are many others here in Askr who are similar to laguz... I’ve been investigating the Order of Heroes for quite some time, and I’ve met people from all walks of life. The winged álfar caught me by surprise, as well as the Heroes riding iron horses.		Sothe
Micaiah	Such sights would astonish the beorc in Tellius, who make a big scene when they spot a laguz there.
If you concern yourself with everyone’s differences, I imagine you wouldn’t last long here. Even just among the beorc, there’s a lot of different clothing styles and weapons.		Sothe
Micaiah	Yet, despite their differences, they all work together toward the common goal of saving Askr.
Far from how it is in Tellius, where origins can be a source of conflict.		Sothe
Micaiah	Hehe... You’re right.
This is precisely why we need to be on guard more than ever.		Sothe
Micaiah	Hm? Why is that?
If all these Heroes from different worlds are needed to accomplish this goal... Well, it means our foes are just that powerful, that they require our full solidarity to take them down. We should prepare for a brutal fight here.		Sothe
Micaiah	I think you’re right, Sothe. And I appreciate your concern. Don’t push yourself too hard out there.

Micaiah: Dawning Maiden - A

Sothe	Hyah! Hrrrah!
Sothe	All right. We’ve cleared this area of all enemies. Micaiah... Are you hurt?
I am fine, but... You’re injured, aren’t you? Just...hold still a moment.		Micaiah
Sothe	This? It’s just a scratch. Don’t use your Sacrifice on me. You should conceal your power here.
But I...		Micaiah
Alfonse	Listen up, everyone! This battle may have ended in victory, but I’m afraid I have bad news. The fortress protected by Sharena bore the brunt of an aggressive strike, and now it lies in danger. I would like to depart immediately to save her.
I’ll go on ahead. With taguel legs, I’ll get there in no time. I will ambush the enemy from behind and buy some time for you and your forces to arrive, Prince Alfonse.		Panne
Yarne	Yeesh! Are you serious, mother?! Fighting alone... Ambushing... We’ll soon go extinct!
Not to worry. I won’t let you hog all the glory. We kitsune will aid you.		Kaden
Selkie	Yeah! We’ll even race you there. I’ll bet you we win!
We won’t stand by silently either. Prepare to see what a wolfskin can do!		Keaton
Velouria	If you’re going, I’m going too!
Me too! I can even keep up with you on my Gullinbursti!		Reginn
Alfonse	Thank you, everyone. We’ll be right behind you. Just buy us as much time as you can!
What amazing unity! They’re already advancing!		Micaiah
Sothe	A band of beasts and iron horses dashing head-on into the wind... Sure is a sight to behold.
It is a unique characteristic of the Order of Heroes that defines them. Or I suppose I should say defines us.		Ash
Micaiah	Ash... It’s just as you said. They are unified, no matter their origins.
Each and every one of us utilizes our uniqueness for the betterment of all. I believe it is in this culmination of our abilities that our strength lies.		Ash
Micaiah	Yes... Their differences become their strengths. It’s truly wonderful.

Micaiah: Dawning Maiden - S

Micaiah	...
What’s wrong, Micaiah? The battle’s over, but you... You look solemn.		Sothe
Micaiah	I’ve just been thinking... Look, Sothe...
That’s...		Sothe
Micaiah	It’s my brand, the origin of my power, and proof of my mixed laguz and beorc blood...
What made you think of that?		Sothe
Micaiah	Those branded like me are oppressed in Tellius, so I always concealed it, to hide my unusual powers. But here in Askr, maybe I don’t need to hide any longer. I can proudly show my true self.
Micaiah...		Sothe
Micaiah	In Askr each individual uses their differences to save people... They are so brilliant, so amazing, I can’t keep my eyes off them.
...		Sothe
Micaiah	Just because we’re different, doesn’t mean we should treat each other with prejudice. We should be proud of our differences, and use them to our advantage. Just like they do here. So... I’ve decided to stop concealing my power also... I will use every ounce of it to fight for peace in Askr.
It is true, you can use your full power in Askr without fear of what others think, but...		Sothe
Micaiah	I know... You’re worried about me, aren’t you?
It’s not that I think the people here will discriminate against the Branded. But...great power will attract our enemies, making you a target. I fear you’ll be exposed to more danger...		Sothe
Micaiah	It’s OK, Sothe. You know the feeling I had in my chest when I arrived in Askr? I believe it’s because of this... A great change awaits down this path, all for the better.
If that’s what you’ve decided, I won’t stop you. But I will do one thing. I will protect you until the end.		Sothe
Micaiah	Oh Sothe... Thank you... But please, do not push beyond your limits. I cannot lose you. We will support each other and survive... No matter what...

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In other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	暁が照らす未来
German	Zukunft der Morgenröte
Spanish (Europe)	El alba del futuro
Spanish (Latin America)	El alba del futuro
French	L'Aube future
Italian	L'alba del futuro
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)	破曉照耀的未來
Portuguese	A aurora do futuro