Dawning Reality

Dawning Reality
Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2021-07-19T07:00:00Z
End time	2021-08-02T06:59:59Z
Previous: Decided Future Next: Keepers of Faith

Availability

This Forging Bonds event was made available:

• 2021-07-19T07:00:00Z – 2021-08-02T06:59:59Z (Notification)

Rewards

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
10	Nyx's C Conversation	10	Charlotte's C Conversation	10	Orochi's C Conversation	10	Benny'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	Nyx's B Conversation	300	Charlotte's B Conversation	300	Orochi's B Conversation	300	Benny'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	Nyx's A Conversation	800	Charlotte's A Conversation	800	Orochi's A Conversation	800	Benny'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	Nyx's S Conversation	1,500	Charlotte's S Conversation	1,500	Orochi's S Conversation	1,500	Benny'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

Special conversations

Dawning Reality

Dawning Reality - Opening

English・Japanese

???？？？	Aaannnd...gotcha! All right, Prince Alfonse, time for a little game of guess who! Heehee... Go on, guess!		うふっ...だぁ～れだ♪
H-hey! Whoever it is had better stop fooling around!		え、君はいったい...？ あれ、う...動けない！		Alfonseアルフォンス
???？？？	Tsk, tsk! Where is your patience, my charming, young prince? I'll need to hear your answer first, my darling!		だぁ～め、ですよぉ。 私が誰かを当ててくれないと。 目隠しは、解いてあげませ～ん。
Fine... Then it must be...Charlotte?		この声は...シャーロッテかな？		Alfonseアルフォンス
Charlotteシャーロッテ	How'd you know?! You must have recognized the warmth and charm of your beloved Charlotte!		だぁ～いせ～いかぁ～い♪ あ・な・た...のぉ シャーロッテでぇす！
Your voice gave it away, honestly. Now, would you mind letting go of me...please? I'm not sure where you've gotten the idea that you're my beloved or I'm your darling...		やっぱりそうだったんだね。 突然だからびっくりしたよ... でも、あなたのシャーロッテって どういう意味で...		Alfonseアルフォンス
Charlotteシャーロッテ	Do you really need an explanation? Because we get along so well!		ふふっ、言葉通りの意味ですよぉ。 私とアルフォンス王子は とーっても仲良しでしょ？
Ah...right. Well, we should always endeavor to strengthen our bonds... Now, if you don't mind, I must be going now.		な、なるほど。うん、節度をもって 絆を深めることはいいことだと思うよ。 じゃあ、僕は訓練があるから...		Alfonseアルフォンス
Charlotteシャーロッテ	Hmph! Acting all high and mighty... Well, you won't be able to resist my charms forever!		アルフォンス王子... 身持ちは堅そうだけど 脈はあると見た...！
Still at it even in Askr, huh? I guess it's true: some things never change...		シャーロッテ... お前はアスク王国に来ても 相変わらずだな。		Bennyブノワ
Orochiオロチ	Where there's royalty, you'll find Charlotte performing that act of hers.		いつもの玉の輿狙いか？ 懲りないのう...
Royalty's royalty, Askran or not, so why should I act any different? I simply MUST marry into a family that's well-off. If I have to do so in another world, that's fine by me! Plus the prince is so kindhearted and full of life...and of course, most importantly, the heir to the throne!		どうして懲りる必要があんの！？ たとえ、ここが異界でも 私はなんとしても玉の輿に 乗らなくちゃいけないのよっ。 アルフォンス王子、スレてなくて いいわよね。なんと言っても王族だし！ ここで一番の狙い目じゃない！？		Charlotteシャーロッテ
Nyxニュクス	Hasn't Prince Xander scolded you about your little "damsel in distress" act?		貴方、前にもマークス王子に 叱られていたわよね。 軍の風紀を乱すな、って。
Rrrr... Is it so WRONG for a girl to pursue her dreams? Why don't you all mind your own business? Prince Alfonse is the one—I know it! Now, after all my preparation, it's my time to finally marry into money!		うっ！　別に風紀を 乱しているわけじゃないわよ！ 恋愛することは自由でしょ？ 今回はうまく行きそうな気がするのよ。 念願の玉の輿はすぐそこなのっ！		Charlotteシャーロッテ
Orochiオロチ	He's "the one," is he? Hm...		そう、うまくいくかのう...
I hear the prince is no fool... What if he's seen through the game you're playing already?		早々に本性が露見すると思うが...		Bennyブノワ
Charlotteシャーロッテ	Oh, please. The Order of Heroes has no idea what I'm really like. As far as they know, I'm just sweet, innocent Charlotte. And we're going to keep it that way, aren't we? ...AREN'T we?!		...うっさいわね。 まだ特務機関の連中には バレてないっつーの。 あんたたちが余計なことを 言わない限り、私は可憐な令嬢英雄 シャーロッテで押し通せるのよ。
Sweet and innocent are the last words I'd use to describe you.		可憐...令嬢... 貴方の本性からは 一番遠い言葉が出たわね。		Nyxニュクス
Charlotteシャーロッテ	You're one to talk. I'm not the only one who's more than meets the eye. ...I'll tell you what. Why don't we all take this opportunity to re-examine ourselves, then, hm? New world, new us. What do you say to that?		だいたい、私だけじゃなくない？ あんたたちも、中身と見た目に 落差がありすぎるのよ。 いい機会だからアスク王国で その落差を解消するのはどう？

Dawning Reality - C

English・Japanese

Charlotteシャーロッテ	You’ve always had trouble making a first impression, haven’t you?
I guess you could say that. Folks take one look at me and assure I’m some kind of ruffian.				Bennyブノワ
Charlotteシャーロッテ	Have you tried smiling when you introduce yourself? If you do, they’ll see how sweet you really are, I bet!
Huh. That easy, is it?				Bennyブノワ
Charlotteシャーロッテ	As for you, Nyx... Did I overhear Princess Ylgr bragging about her ”new best friend,” hmm? You do realize she thinks she’s finally met a Hero her age, right?
Not my problem! I’m not responsible for what she thinks.				Nyxニュクス
Charlotteシャーロッテ	And what happens when she finds out that you’re actually an adult?
Well, I don’t suppose I can keep up the child act forever...				Nyxニュクス
Charlotteシャーロッテ	Maybe you’ll get better with practice! It worked before, right? You said you wanted to play outside... Remember?
Ugh. I wish I could forget...				Nyxニュクス
Charlotteシャーロッテ	All I’m saying is, if how you act doesn’t match your look, it will only confuse people!
Right. There’s no way for an average person to tell Nyx is, in fact, cursed.				Orochiオロチ
Nyxニュクス	And as for you, Orochi... Under that feminine mystique, you’re a prankster deep down! We’re not so different from one another! We’re all in this together!
I beg your pardon! I’m an adult, thank you very much! I am serious, mature, no-nonsense—				Orochiオロチ
Charlotteシャーロッテ	Would an adult get so worked up over something like this? Come on! Can any of you give acting a try? Don’t be scared to try something new! Just follow my lead, and you’re sure to succeed! There’s nowhere to go but up!
I’m not so sure...				Bennyブノワ
Orochiオロチ	Despite your enthusiasm, I fear fate may have other plans...

Dawning Reality - B

English・Japanese

Bennyブノワ	As much as I’ve tried—and I have—I just can’t get a forced smile to look natural on me.
Don’t give up so quickly! You have to give it time. You’ve only just started trying!				Charlotteシャーロッテ
Annaアンナ	Were you hurt during the last battle, Benny? Get yourself checked out. That grimace tells me you’re in pain.
Oh, er...I, uh...I just stubbed my toe. ...That’s all.				Bennyブノワ
I never was much of an actor, and I keep on proving it, over and over again...				Bennyブノワ
Charlotteシャーロッテ	I suppose we all have our strengths and weaknesses... And you, Nyx?
Things could have gone better.				Nyxニュクス
Ylgrユルグ	I’m so glad to have finally met a Hero who’s near the same age as me!
Uh-huh! I really like playing together and having fun... I wish we could do it all the time. I hate it every time we have to stop...				Nyxニュクス
Ylgrユルグ	I feel exactly the same. But we don’t need to worry about that yet! We’ve got plenty of time!
Right... Plenty of time... ...She’s so innocent. Her eyes remind me of how my own once looked a long time ago.				Nyxニュクス
Charlotteシャーロッテ	So you told her the truth, then?
My conscience is overburdened as it is. I don’t need one more thing hanging over my head.				Nyxニュクス
Orochiオロチ	Hmm... Then it is as I foresaw.
Ugh. So you failed as well?				Charlotteシャーロッテ
Orochiオロチ	Everything was going as planned... That is, until this dragon named Xane appeared. I tried to keep a straight face through his whole impersonation act, but it was just too good... I laughed so hard I CRIED! Haha... I’m laughing simply recalling it now! Heh heh heh... Hahaha-HAHA!
Get a hold of yourself. There’s no way anything was that funny. ...You know what you three need? A lesson in good old-fashioned tenacity! Now, watch and learn!				Charlotteシャーロッテ
Alfonseアルフォンス	Oh, hello again, Charlotte. How’s the ankle holding up?
Oh my, how kind of you to ask, my sweet, darling prince! I’m very well, thank you!				Charlotteシャーロッテ
Alfonseアルフォンス	Yes, well, I would not be doing my duty were I not to look after the health of our Heroes. If your ankle gets any worse, do be sure to visit one of the healers we have in the castle.
No one’s ever been so worried over my well-being! Such compassion... it’s enough to make one swoon!				Charlotteシャーロッテ
Nyxニュクス	She’s not subtle in the slightest, but she DOES manage to keep a straight face the whole time, I’ll give her that.
I think she honestly believes that he might be the one... Wow.				Bennyブノワ

Dawning Reality - A

English・Japanese

Annaアンナ	Well done today, Heroes! Especially you, Charlotte. Most impressive! I could hardly believe what I was seeing when you charged that poor knight head-on!
Turning faces to pulp is a good way to relieve stress!				Charlotteシャーロッテ
Annaアンナ	Uh...huh. Right. Well, looks like you’re ready for the next battle! Remember: health is wealth!
Whatever you say, Commander! Speaking of health, I could do with some grub... I’m starving!				Charlotteシャーロッテ
Bennyブノワ	And who’s this? That doesn’t sound like the damsel in distress I know.
Word of this daring display will surely reach the ears of the prince...				Orochiオロチ
Charlotteシャーロッテ	Yeah, well, I guess I’ve given up on pretending, then.
I suppose that’s true... But why the sudden change of heart?				Nyxニュクス
Charlotteシャーロッテ	Well, in my rush to marry into money, I forgot one little detail... The whole point is to be able to support my family, but they’re all back home in Nohr...
I suppose Anna has yet to solve the problem of inter-world coin transfer. ...I’m sure she’s working at it.				Orochiオロチ
Charlotteシャーロッテ	Well, on top of that, once we’ve returned peace to Askr, we’ll be sent back home, right? So, why should I go through the trouble of finding a rich man to marry here when...it can’t last?
Fair enough... We were brought here to help Askr, after all. It’d be best for us to stay focused on that.				Bennyブノワ
Charlotteシャーロッテ	I suppose you’re right... But wait a minute! With summoning... it must work in both directions, right? If I DID find a husband, you could send both of us back to Nohr, right, 【Summoner】?! If I can find someone savvy enough to earn us good money back home, we’ll be set for life!
...Are you listening to yourself?				Nyxニュクス
Charlotteシャーロッテ	Quiet, Nyx! I’ve got to devise the perfect plan for luring in my ideal future husband!
Here we go again...				Bennyブノワ
Orochiオロチ	I thought that she had finally grown tired of keeping up appearances. I see now I was wrong.
We’re all creatures of habit. Breaking cycles we’ve spent our lifetimes perfecting is not easy. Whatever we do, regardless of how we try to conceal our motives, our true selves always show through.				Nyxニュクス
Orochiオロチ	*sigh* Maybe we are not so different from Charlotte after all... But as long we stay true to ourselves, however we find that to be, we are sure to achieve our dreams.

Nyx: Rulebreaker Mage

Nyx: Rulebreaker Mage - C

Peony	Hello there! I’m Peony. You must be one of the recently summoned Heroes, right?
Nyx. Did you need something?		Nyx
Peony	Well, I’ve seen you around, but I noticed that you’re always alone.
I like it that way.		Nyx
Peony	Hmm... I guess there’s no need to worry, then. I thought you might want someone to talk to, but if not, that’s fine too! Tell you what: if you ever need a good dream, just call and I’ll drop on by.
It’s kind of you to think of my feelings... But I do not deserve your kindness, nor anyone else’s. I must be allowed to atone for my sins in my own way.		Nyx
Peony	Nyx, that’s—hold on! Geez, she’s quick. (She may try to hide it, but it’s clear she’s carrying a heavy burden...)
Nya ha ha! That Nyx is so gloomy, she makes me look well-adjusted! I can barely see her in all that darkness.		Henry
Tharja	Just goes to show you how strong the curse is. It’s far from ordinary.
This is just begging for a full investigation. Could be the discovery of a lifetime! What kind of crazy stuff would invite a curse like that? I’m DYING to know!		Henry

Nyx: Rulebreaker Mage - B

Nyx	You...want to research my curse?
To make a long story short, yes. I’m a dark mage from Plegia—you could say I’m an expert in curses. I know what I’m getting into. You don’t need to worry about my safety.		Tharja
Henry	I don’t really care what happens to either of you—I’m just here to learn more about that curse!
Let me be clear: my curse is neither for your education nor your entertainment. As mages well-versed in the dark arts, you should know better than most how dangerous they can be.		Nyx
Henry	Don’t need to tell me twice. Hey, you’re kinda cranky, huh? Want some candy?
You do realize that the curse has only affected my physical age, right? Bribing me with candy won’t work.		Nyx
Henry	Just trying to get on your good side! This will be a lot easier if you cooperate.
Fine, fine. Do your research on my curse. But remember this... I won’t be held responsible for what happens to you.		Nyx
Henry	You call that a curse? People have been looking for the fountain of youth for ages. What’s the big deal? If anything, she’s been freed from a curse— the curse of aging!
Hmm...		Tharja
Henry	What is it?
I think I may know who cursed Nyx...		Tharja

Nyx: Rulebreaker Mage - A

Nyx	So you’ve managed to deduce who cursed me?
I have. You said that you stopped aging after you cast a curse on a large number of people, right?		Tharja
Nyx	Not just any curse. It was one of terrible power and potency. I was immature and went too far— robbing my victims of their dreams in the process. As punishment for my excess, I was cursed with an eternal reminder of my sins.
Curses don’t just come out of nowhere, though. Someone went out of their way to curse you! Like, you specifically.		Henry
Tharja	Indeed. And from what you’ve told us, I can make only one conclusion. The person who cursed Nyx...was Nyx herself.
But...how?		Nyx
Tharja	Without realizing, you may have done it as a kind of last resort. By stopping you in your tracks, your conscience prevented you from falling even further.
Well, one of your victims could have cursed you with their dying breath... But I don’t think a curse this potent could be prepared on such short notice, ya know? They didn’t put up much of fight, right? Nya ha ha! The answer seems pretty clear to me.		Henry
Nyx	I... I cursed myself?
Not really the punishment I would have chosen, but I get the idea. You’ve frozen yourself in time so that you can’t move on from the past. Yeesh, that must have been some curse! I’ve cast plenty of curses and never reacted that strongly!		Henry
Nyx	I suppose it does, in a way, make sense. But if it is true... If my subconscious did, in an attempt to prevent further harm, inflict this curse on me... Then that is all the more reason why I cannot lift it. It is a direct result of my actions. It’s the price I must pay.
And how long will you force yourself to relive the past? To be chained down by it? Remorse is all well and good, but what’s done is done. Your mind still grows, but you cannot truly live until you learn to move forward.		Tharja
Henry	Remorse, huh? You’ll have to tell me what that feels like sometime, nya ha!
One of these days, Henry, I’m sure you’ll find out.		Tharja

Nyx: Rulebreaker Mage - S

???	Ngh... Why does my body ache so much? Wait... Are these wrinkles? Have I... Have I aged?! I’m not seeing things, am I? If I could just find a mirror... I can’t believe it... I’m old and frail... And yet, this is the happiest I’ve been in my entire life.
Nyx	Hm? I’m back in bed... And my wrinkles—they’re gone! So it was just a dream...
A good dream? Sounds nice, but it wasn’t me!		Peony
Nyx	Hmm. Given your offer when we first met, I was sure it was you. Then again, I suppose the ljósálfar don’t force good dreams upon the unwilling...
Oh, Nyx. You have plenty of good dreams within you already! All you need is a little nudge. The rest takes care of itself.		Peony
Nyx	As I said before, I have no right to experience such pleasure. How can I enjoy a good dream when I stole them from so many others?
Everyone deserves to have a good dream every now and then! It’s true that you can’t restore the happiness of dreams past... But you sure as heck can help people realize their dreams in the future! By helping others discover their dreams, you might just find you own.		Peony
Nyx	My own dream, hm? Sooner or later, I will have to face the reality of what I did to those people. When that day finally comes, will I remain frozen in time... Or will the curse set me free?

Charlotte: Wily Warrior

Charlotte: Wily Warrior - C

Rinkah	Hey there, pal! So you finally came to join me in Askr, huh? Took you long enough.
Don’t call me that! Someone might hear you. And it’s not like I’m here because I want to be.		Charlotte
Rinkah	I see your bark is still as strong as your bite. What happened to the cutesy act?
Just shut your mouth! If someone overhears you, my dream is as good as dead.		Charlotte
Rinkah	I’m just speaking the truth. It’s not my fault if you don’t like it.
Well, if it isn’t Rinkah and Charlotte! I didn’t know you two were close.		Sharena
Charlotte	Oh, um... How wonderful to see you, Princess Sharena! You are quite perceptive. Rinkah and I are indeed besties! Heehee!
We started off on the wrong foot, but now we see eye to eye. She’s a trusted friend.		Rinkah
Sharena	That’s great to hear. I hope you’ll be able to say the same of me someday soon! I shouldn’t keep Alfonse waiting for long, though. Take care, you two!
Hah. “Besties,” was it?		Rinkah
Charlotte	I said shut it! Even I know how ridiculous this act is. I do get tired of it now and then.
Then why do it?		Rinkah
Charlotte	Isn’t it obvious? Men can’t help but be attracted to a damsel in distress. Even if the damsels they want to swoop in and save only exist in fairy tales...
The Order of Heroes works with plenty of princesses who are more than meets the eye. I’ll ask Commander Anna to introduce us to one. I bet it’ll be a real eye- opener for you.		Rinkah

Charlotte: Wily Warrior - B

Caeda	Nice to meet you. I’m Princess Caeda of Talys. I look forward to our sparring session today.
(Ugh. That smile is too perfect. How does she get her teeth so white?)		Charlotte
Caeda	Um... Is something amiss?
Oh, uh... No! Not at all! The pleasure is all mine. I’ll do my best today. Heehee! (So this is a bona fide princess, huh? You may think you’re better than me, but I’ll show you!)		Charlotte
Caeda	Oh my. Charlotte, are you hurt?
I’m—ugh—fine! I just, uh, might have sprained my ankle. Teehee, I’m such a klutz!		Charlotte
Caeda	Don’t push yourself too hard. Let’s take a break, shall we? Here, I have a blanket you can lie down on. I’m glad I had it with me! It caught my eye in town the other day. I hope it’s as comfortable as it looks! Anyway, I’ve been told you’ve only recently arrived in Askr. Please don’t be afraid to ask me anything.
Why, thank you, Princess! Truly, your benevolence knows no bounds!		Charlotte
(Who is this girl? She doesn’t seem to have a single conceited bone in her body...) (There’s no way someone this pure can exist outside of fairy tales. No way!) (I’m gonna get to the bottom of this mystery if it’s the last thing I do...)		Charlotte
Caeda	Oh, I hate to impose, but we’re about to prepare dinner and could use a hand if you’re feeling up to it.
Think nothing of it—I’m feeling better already! Just point me to the kitchen and I’ll gladly get to work! (This hoity-toity royal can’t possibly hope to match my cooking skills.) (I’ll show you that your silver spoon’s got nothing on a lifetime of hard work!)		Charlotte

Charlotte: Wily Warrior - A

Charlotte	My, what a wonderful assortment of fish! Please, Princess, allow me to prepare—
Oh, that’s quite alright. Talys is an island kingdom, so I’m more than comfortable cleaning fish.		Caeda
Charlotte	What?! Er, I mean—Princess, surely you’ve never dirtied your hands with such menial work...
Everyone in Talys must learn to treat the ocean’s bounty with care and respect. As a child, I hated being cooped up in the castle, so I went out of my way to go on adventures. I was a bit of a wild child, much to the chagrin of my minders... But what I learned was priceless.		Caeda
Charlotte	Uh, I see... Well, why don’t I set the table while you work on the fish? (Shouldn’t get too far away, though... I think I can spy on her from here.) (What the—that was the most masterful cut I’ve ever seen! Not a scrap is going to waste!)
Gather round, everyone! Get it while it’s hot!		Caeda
Ross	Oh, is Princess Caeda making dinner tonight? I knew I smelled something amazing!
You said it. This is a meal fit for a king...made by none other than a princess!		Gatrie
Ross	There’s this loving warmth to it that I just can’t put my finger on. I bet this is close to what my mom’s cooking would have tasted like had she been around to cook...
I’m telling you—you find someone with cooking skills this good, you better put a ring on that finger!		Gatrie
Caeda	Now, now, let’s focus on the present, shall we? Please help yourself, Charlotte.
Sure... (Hmm...) (Hmm?!)		Charlotte
Caeda	Is it not to your liking?
N-no, it’s just... How do I put this? This dish feels kind of like a warm embrace...		Charlotte
Caeda	Oh, good. I was afraid the extra herbs might have affected the taste. I added them to your stew to help that sprain heal a bit faster.
(This woman is no princess... She’s a goddess! A saint! A living fairy tale!) (I doubted Rinkah at first, but I just might have to eat my words...)		Charlotte

Charlotte: Wily Warrior - S

Rinkah	So, what do you think? Princess Caeda is the real deal, huh?
Yeah, yeah. I can’t deny everything I heard and saw. She’s something else, all right.		Charlotte
Rinkah	She definitely has the grace and looks of a princess, but she also backs it up with actions. I hear she can even convert enemies into allies with just a short chat. Incredible, right?
Geez. Talk about raising the bar. (Then again... If she really is all she’s cracked up to be...)		Charlotte
Rinkah	It’s time to face facts: an imitation will never surpass the real thing. Isn’t that all the more reason to drop the act and just be yourself?
Ha. Ahahaha! Oh, Rinkah, dear, sweet Rinkah... Why would I stop now when I’ve found the perfect model to emulate?		Charlotte
Rinkah	Hang on, what?
Princess Caeda is grace and charisma personified! No eligible bachelor could ever resist that! If I follow her example, they’ll be eating out of my hand as happily as they ate her stew!		Charlotte
Rinkah	That wasn’t really the lesson I was hoping you’d learn...
Thanks, Rinkah! The rich and royal better watch out, because I’m back on the hunt!		Charlotte

Orochi: Merry Diviner

Orochi: Merry Diviner - C

Fjorm	Excuse me. Is Anna here?
Ah, Princess Fjorm! Welcome, welcome! And is that the new Hero from Hoshido I spy next to you?		Anna
Orochi	That’s right. I am Orochi, a humble diviner.
Orochi mentioned needing materials for her work, and we were hoping you might be able to help us.		Fjorm
Anna	I see, I see... Well, I’m happy to say that you’ve come to the right place! Please, take a look around!
...Wow. I heard you had quite the assortment of wares, but this might actually be everything I need.		Orochi
Anna	That’s Anna & Company for you. The Askr Branch of the Ylisse Division is here to serve!
So it is, so it is. Thank you for introducing me to such a useful establishment, Princess Fjorm. Why don’t I repay your kindness with a fortune? How’s your love life been treating you lately?		Orochi
Fjorm	Oh, um... Th-that’s very kind of you to offer! But I, uh... I haven’t given it much thought, to be perfectly honest!
Haha! Your modesty will serve you well...though I daresay your acting could use a bit of work.		Orochi
Anna	So, wait a second... Diviners are basically fortune-tellers, right?
We are that and so much more. Our charms repel evil, and our cards lay fate itself bare.		Orochi
Anna	Uh huh... Speaking of fate, I bet you could make a tidy profit if you had the right partner. How about it? Your fortune-telling can bring in more customers, and in exchange I’ll cut you a deal on supplies!
Oooh, that’s certainly a tempting offer. And exactly what I’d expect from a merchant as skilled as you. I still need time to train and battle, but so long as this doesn’t interfere... Very well, I accept.		Orochi
Anna	Great! It’s a deal, then. Welcome to Team Anna!

Orochi: Merry Diviner - B

Fjorm	Oh my, that’s quite a crowd in front of Anna’s shop. Could this be thanks to her new venture?
Hi there, Princess Fjorm! Not too bad for the first week, huh? Orochi’s fortune-telling operation has been packed for days! Some fortune-loving Heroes have even gathered to see what all the hubbub is about.		Anna
Sumia	Plucking petals is one thing, but Orochi’s techniques really are in a league of their own! Who knew other fortune-telling methods could be so interesting?
I suppose you could call this an untapped market...		Fjorm
Sanaki	Are we there yet? O-oh, we are? Hmpf. Well then, present to me the one called Orochi!
That would be me. What can I do for you, young lady?		Orochi
Sanaki	I should think one in your profession would hardly need ask. Regardless, I am here to have my fortune told!
I see. Well then, let’s start with your name.		Orochi
Sanaki	You stand before Sanaki Kirsch Altina, Empress and Apostle of Begnion.
An excellent name, ringing clearly with the authority you carry. But, if I may ask...why do you have need of my services? Surely an empress has a court diviner or two?		Orochi
Sanaki	The inner workings of my court are a matter of my own discretion. ...But if you must know, my older sister told fortunes before she found her true calling. I’ve never asked her to tell mine, and I am most certainly not about to start doing so now.
It can be difficult to ask family to peer into our own futures, no matter how experienced in the art they might be.		Orochi
Sanaki	Well, from what I can tell, she heard whispers of the future... Hints and visions of what was to transpire.
Hmm... More of a soothsayer than a fortune-teller, then. Now, show me your palm. We will find a story of ups and downs etched within those lines—a story that continues to this very day.		Orochi
Sanaki	My palm... Like this?
Yes, exactly. Now then... Hmm... It is plain to see that you are well-loved by your retainers. ...But I detect a distinct lack of energy. Have you had trouble sleeping lately?		Orochi
Sanaki	As a matter of fact...I have been completely incapable of growing accustomed to my bedchamber.
In that case, I recommend setting this charm near your bed at night. Its magic should help you fall asleep.		Orochi
Sanaki	A charm? Hmm... Very well, I shall use it this very night. Thank you.
Of course! Please call upon me whenever you wish, Empress.		Orochi

Orochi: Merry Diviner - A

Fjorm	I thought you mainly focused on fortune-telling, but the charms you make are also amazing!
Heh, I’m glad you like them. Despite our title, a diviner’s true speciality lies in our charms, not telling fortunes.		Orochi
Fjorm	I must admit, I’m not entirely certain where the line between charms and spells is drawn...
Hmm... I’d say the biggest difference is likely the extent to which each can interact with the physical plane. While magic often has very clear and tangible effects, charms focus more on imparting a certain frame of mind.		Orochi
Fjorm	So... It’s more of a mental thing?
Exactly! They serve as a catalyst for positive thinking. A way to lift the spirit and help someone out of a rut. Take Benny, for example. Have you ever noticed the handmade charms he carries to ward off bad luck?		Orochi
Fjorm	I can’t say I have, but I think I might see the appeal of keeping something like that close at hand.
Despite being made of all sorts of different materials, those charms of his have the same effect as mine. Namely, holding those helps him feel safer—and to remain calm, no matter what manner of trouble befalls him. And, in a way, isn’t staying calm exactly what a person needs to stay safe on the battlefield?		Orochi
Fjorm	Ah ha! So you could call them a sort of protective charm, right?
Indeed. Though, if we follow that logic, you have quite a formidable charm yourself, Princess.		Orochi
Fjorm	I do? But I don’t think I’ve ever purchased any from you—or even made my own, for that matter...
No, no, no. I meant your lance! After all, that weapon has protected you in in more ways than one...		Orochi

Orochi: Merry Diviner - S

Fjorm	Are you saying that my lance, Leiptr, is a...protective charm?
I am indeed. Even from here, I can sense the warm thoughts imbued within it. But not just thoughts—I also feel the weight of its history, and the will of your ancestors... They are always at your side, ready to lend their support and protection.		Orochi
Fjorm	Legends says that this lance was carved from the side of Nifl’s most sacred mountain. My older brother, Hríd, was to become its bearer, but he entrusted that duty to me.
He clearly believed you were more than worthy to bear it. And just look at how right he was! Even I have heard tales about the incredible bravery you showed while protecting the Kingdom of Ice. Surely your brother’s faith in you, embodied by that lance, helped you through those dark times.		Orochi
Fjorm	You’re right. I have drawn strength from Leiptr on many occasions... And now I know how. This was very enlightening, Orochi. Thank you.
As extensions of ourselves, the objects around us are all imbued with our hopes and dreams. Diviners may excel at strengthening that link, but anyone can create it. Even in a weapon such as a lance. Treasure that connection, and it will never let you down. That much, I can promise you.		Orochi
Fjorm	I understand. I will take these words of wisdom to heart.
I’m glad to hear that, Princess. And hey—if anyone asks, now you can also explain the difference between charms and spells!		Orochi

Benny: Sensitive Soul

Benny: Sensitive Soul - C

Fae	Look, it’s Benny!
Yay! Hey, Benny! I wanna ask you something!		Nowi
Benny	Hm? You youngsters work with the Order of Heroes, right? Do you need help with something?
I heard that your sneezes cause volcanoes to erupt! Is that true? If it is, you gotta show me! Pretty please?		Nowi
Benny	Uhhh...
Well I heard he can split the sea in two just by walking through it!		Fae
Nowi	Oh yeah? What about the one where it’s always dark when he goes out ’cause the sun’s too scared to shine?
Wha— Just where did these tall tales about me come from?		Benny
Fae	Uhhh... I think it was some people from Snore? No, wait—Nohr! They had all sorts of stories about you!
You’re really something else, Benny! Like a force of nature! Boom! Kapow!		Nowi
Benny	I’m sorry to disappoint, but there’s not a drop of truth to any of that.
Now, now, you two. You shouldn’t believe everything you hear.		Draug
Fae	Draug!
Hey, you’re super tall, right? If I stood on your shoulders, do you think I’d be able to touch any clouds?		Nowi
Benny	(What is with these kids and their wild ideas?)

Benny: Sensitive Soul - B

Draug	Benny may be tough, but it takes a lot more than a sneeze to set off a volcano. Splitting the sea and scaring off the sun... Those are a bit much, even for someone as strong as him.
B-but... What about all those stories?		Fae
Draug	You can’t take everything you hear at face value. Sometimes, stories are meant simply for entertainment.
Aww... I guess we did get a bit carried away, huh...		Nowi
Draug	...Hey, you know what? I’m pretty sure I saw Gaius handing out candy over there. Why not go say hi?
Did you say candy? And he’s just GIVING it away?!		Fae
Nowi	Let’s go, Fae! Last one there’s a rotten egg!
Aaand they’re off. Much appreciated, friend.		Benny
Draug	Think nothing of it. To be honest, seeing that... It actually reminded me a little of old times. You see, I’ve also been painted in a similar light by excitable youngsters.
Huh. You don’t say?		Benny
Draug	I do! Everything from “giving no ground, even when faced with a hundred charging men...” ...to “sending an entire army soaring over the horizon with a single sweep of his lance.” Each story was more ridiculous than the last. It started off embarrassing, and only got worse from there.
That does sound oddly familiar...		Benny
Draug	But you know what? I’m glad to have met a kindred spirit because of it. We should swap war stories some time!
Right. I’d like that. (He’s got a good head on his shoulders, this one.)		Benny

Benny: Sensitive Soul - A

Benny	Phew. This is a good a place as any to take a break from training. ...What a tranquil forest. Squirrels, birds, and even bears, all existing in harmony... I could relax here for hours, away from the hustle and bustle and prying eyes of— Who’s there?
It is Mordecai.		Mordecai
Benny	Ah. Sorry, is this your spot?
No, no, not mine. The forest’s. I come to spend time with nature.		Mordecai
Benny	Alone? Not much of a talker, huh?
I am not scared of silence. Aren’t you the same?		Mordecai
Benny	Heh. You got me there.
Mordecai understands. Silence can be...just as much as words. Animals cannot speak. But we can still understand them.		Mordecai
Benny	That’s... I’d never really thought of it that way, but I see what you mean.
...Furry friends and I agree. You are good beorc.		Mordecai
Benny	They said that? About me?
Yes. Animals do not lie. And neither does Mordecai.		Mordecai
Benny	I’ll take that to heart. I sometimes feel like...we should let life wash over us like a wave instead of struggling against its course. The people of Askr are lucky to have places for quiet reflection like this.

Benny: Sensitive Soul - S

Charlotte	Am I just imaging things, or has the stoic Benny been a lot more animated lately?
Maybe, maybe not. I’m not exactly the best judge of it.		Benny
Charlotte	Trust me, you have. After how long we’ve fought together, it’d be odd if I DIDN’T notice little things like that.
Heh. You know, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I was first summoned... But I’m glad Askr turned out to be a place where I’m free to be myself.		Benny
Charlotte	Well, good for you. Guess people here don’t judge books by their covers as much, huh? Good thing, too. There are some scary-looking Heroes, but they seem to mostly be pretty decent folks.
Yeah. Most of them move past their first impression of me pretty quickly. Speaking of, you don’t beat around the bush. I know that’s just how you are, but I’ve always appreciated it.		Benny
Charlotte	Oh, come on. Can’t you find a way to say that that’s a little more flattering? I am a lady, after all.
Heh, sorry. But Draug, Mordecai, and the others... They’re all gentle souls with big hearts. The fact that they all fight so hard to protect Askr says a lot about how much this world means to them.		Benny
Charlotte	Hah! You’ve become quite smitten with this place, haven’t you? Not that I’m one to talk. Askr is loaded with rich, famous bachelors. What more could a girl ask for?
...I just can’t stop thinking about how something this precious and tranquil must not be lost to the fires of war. That’s why I’m going to fight just as hard as my new friends do—to protect this kingdom and its people.		Benny

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In other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	偽らざる明日へ
German	Dämmernde Wirklichkeit
Spanish (Europe)	El amanecer
Spanish (Latin America)	El amanecer
French	Réalité naissante
Italian	L'alba del domani
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)	邁向最真摰的明天
Portuguese	Realidade raiando