Embracing Fate

Embracing Fate
Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2021-11-17T07:00:00Z
End time	2021-12-01T06:59:59Z
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Availability

This Forging Bonds event was made available:

• 2021-11-17T07:00:00Z – 2021-12-01T06:59:59Z (Notification)

Rewards

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
10	Volke's C Conversation	10	Tanith's C Conversation	10	Astrid's C Conversation	10	Marcia'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	Volke's B Conversation	300	Tanith's B Conversation	300	Astrid's B Conversation	300	Marcia'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	Volke's A Conversation	800	Tanith's A Conversation	800	Astrid's A Conversation	800	Marcia'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	Volke's S Conversation	1,500	Tanith's S Conversation	1,500	Astrid's S Conversation	1,500	Marcia'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

Embracing Fate

Embracing Fate - Opening

English・Japanese

Tanithタニス	Are you tired already? The tip of your lance is sagging, girl. What are you going to do, stab my foot?		なにをへばっている！ 槍を持つ手が下がっているぞ！ もっと気合いを入れろ！
Yes, ma'am! I mean—no, ma'am! Hiyah!		は、はいっ！ やぁっ！　はぁっ！		Marciaマーシャ
Tanithタニス	Pathetic! With stamina like that, you'd never survive a real battle! I'm adding 200 push-ups to your regimen. The Holy Guard does not tolerate weaklings. And don't think you can get out of this with a letter again!		それが終わったら腕立てを２００回だ！ ベグニオン聖天馬騎士団の 意地を見せてみろ！ 今度は「やめます」の紙切れ一枚で 行方をくらますなど、許さんからな！
Eeek! Yes, D-Deputy Commander!		は、はいぃぃっ！ はぁっ、はひぃっ...！		Marciaマーシャ
Sharenaシャロン	Wow. Tanith sure is passionate about getting Marcia into fighting form, isn't she?		うわー。タニスさんの指導 すごく熱が入っていますね！
Even among the Begnion Holy Guard, Lady Tanith is extraordinarily capable. Few pegasus knights are her equal. As deputy commander, the burden of protecting Empress Sanaki must weigh heavily on her shoulders.		タニス様はベグニオン騎士団でも 優れた人材が揃う聖天馬騎士団の要。 サナキ様をお守りするために選抜された 神使親衛隊の副長を務められるお方です。		Astridステラ
Sharenaシャロン	Oh, you mean the Holy Guard that Sigrun commands? They're really nice!		あっ！　知ってますよ！ シグルーンさんが隊長を務められている 親衛隊ですよね。
The very same. Though they are far from Begnion, it is clear that the Holy Guard remain ever vigilant. Their sense of duty is admirable. I'm sure I could learn a thing or two from such dedication.		ここ、アスクにおいても 厳しさを以て自らの使命を 果たそうとされているのでしょう。 私も見習いたいものです...		Astridステラ
Marciaマーシャ	Oh, crackers... I thought that torture would never end... Can my luck get any worse? Even after getting summoned to a whole other world, nothing's changed. Seriously, how am I STILL getting hounded by the deputy commander? How the heck is that fair?!		はぁ、はぁっ... や、やっと終わりました...。 まさか、異界に来て早々 副長と再会してしまうなんて...
Great work today, Marcia!		お疲れ様です、マーシャさん！		Sharenaシャロン
Marciaマーシャ	Oh, Princess Sharena and Astrid! You...didn't see all that earlier, right? That would be way too embarrassing.		あ、シャロン王女にステラさん。 もしかしてさっきの訓練、見ていました？ お恥ずかしい姿を...
Not at all. I dare say you held up quite well, given what I've heard about Lady Tanith's training regimen. I see the Holy Guard's reputation is well-deserved. It makes me want to train even harder!		ご苦労様です。さすがは噂に名高い ベグニオン天馬騎士団の訓練... 強さの理由を垣間見た気がいたします。 私も身が引き締まりました。		Astridステラ
Marciaマーシャ	Ha... I've only got 147 push-ups left. You can get started on that training right now by taking over for me. Whew! I'm tuckered out.		そ、それなら私の代わりに 訓練に出てくれてもいいんですよ？ もう私はヘロヘロです...
Hmm... Oh, how about this? Alfonse mentioned needing to take care of some bandits the other day. Why don't we handle it for him? It'd be helping the Order, and helping us train!		そういえば、近々 わたしたちが出撃する 賊の討伐任務があるようです。 頑張りましょうねっ！ マーシャさん、ステラさん！		Sharenaシャロン
Marciaマーシャ	Sure, whatever. I'm about to pass out here... Drop by the barracks when you need me, but fair warning: I'll be counting sheep for a while.		は、はい、こちらこそ よろしくお願いします... 今日はもう体力の限界なので 部屋に戻らせていただきますね...
I'm not ready to turn in just yet, but I'll see you two later. Take care!		私はもう少し訓練していきます。 シャロン王女、マーシャさん また後日...		Astridステラ
...I may be a knight, but without any real experience, is it really right to call myself one? I'll have to train twice as hard as Marcia to even have a hope of making up for lost time! Wait, what's this on the ground? Did somebody drop it? It's some kind of notebook... But who could it belong to?		はっ！　せいっ...！ 私は騎士としては駆け出しの身、 実戦経験が心もとない分、 訓練で補わないと... あら？　これは...？ なにかが落ちていますね。 手帳のようですが いったい誰のでしょうか？		Astridステラ
Tanithタニス	Now then, time to... What the—?! Where did my notebook go? I know I had it this morning! I must have dropped it, but where? If that notebook falls into the wrong hands... Goddess help me.		......！？ な、ない！？　どこにもない！ 今朝も確認したはずなのに...！ まさか落としてしまったというのか。 あれが誰かの手に渡ってしまうと 私は......

Embracing Fate - C

English・Japanese

Tanithタニス	Excuse me. Is the proprietress of this establishment here?
I sure am! Welcome to the Askr Branch of the Ylisse Division of Anna & Company. From flails to foodstuffs and charms to cures, we’ve got you covered. Just ask, and we’ll even deliver!				Annaアンナ
Tanithタニス	I’d like to employ someone’s services. If I asked for a...fireman, would you know where to find one?
Oh! Well, that’s unexpected. I can do that, but I’m afraid it’s going to take some time to arran—				Annaアンナ
Tanithタニス	Please, this is extremely urgent! We cannot tarry a moment longer.
Hmph. You must be in dire straits to be looking for me.				Volkeフォルカ
Annaアンナ	Whoa! Volke, have you been here the whole time? You startled me!
Not my problem. Now, how about you explain what you want to hire me for, Deputy Commander.				Volkeフォルカ
Tanithタニス	I see you’re as professional as ever.
...So you just need me to find that notebook, right? Got it.				Volkeフォルカ
Tanithタニス	To be more precise, I need it to be recovered before anyone has a chance to see its contents.
My policy is to take on any job if the price is right, but this... I’m more in the business of making nuisances disappear. Shouldn’t you be asking for someone who’s better suited to tracking down lost items?				Volkeフォルカ
Tanithタニス	Perhaps. But time is not on my side, and I cannot allow this spark to turn into an inferno.
An inferno, hm? You’ve caught my interest, I’ll give you that.				Volkeフォルカ
Tanithタニス	Both of us have been in Askr for only a handful of days. But even so, I have full confidence that you could scrounge up any scrap of intel in less than a week.
Hah. I wouldn’t even need that long. It’d take three days, tops.				Volkeフォルカ
Tanithタニス	Then all the more reason it should be you. And so, I must ask once again. You have been informed of the details. You know your objective. Now name your price.
Straight to business, then. This is gonna cost you a hundred thousand.				Volkeフォルカ
Tanithタニス	O-one hundred thousand gold?! Simply to locate a lost item?
Wait a minute, one hundred thousand? But I’d only charge twenty! That’s highway robbery!				Farinaファリナ
Annaアンナ	This seems to be pretty important, so you might want to stay out of this one, Farina.
If that is what it takes...so be it. You will have your hundred thousand. And as for the notebook itself... Read it and your fee is forfeit.				Tanithタニス
Volkeフォルカ	Got it. Then, we have a contract. I’ll find this notebook and bring it back. Make sure you have my fee next time we meet.

Embracing Fate - B

English・Japanese

Marciaマーシャ	Oh, chestnuts... At this rate, I’m not gonna have any energy left for the real battle!
Today’s training was tough, wasn’t it? Perhaps we should take a break—it looks like you can barely even more.				Astridステラ
Marciaマーシャ	Haaa... I bet my brother would have turned tail and ran after the very first day of this.
I didn’t know you had a brother! Truthfully, it’s hard to imagine anyone related to you ever giving up.				Astridステラ
Marciaマーシャ	Let’s just say he can be...difficult. But even if he can be a real pain in the rear, I still love him.
I see... Oh! I almost forgot. I stumbled upon this notebook the other day.				Astridステラ
Marciaマーシャ	Wow, what a pretty cover! Whoever it belongs to must really cherish it.
Hmm... Then why was it lying on the ground near where you and Lady Tanith were training, of all places?				Astridステラ
Marciaマーシャ	Good question... Well, I’ve never seen it before in my life, so it’s definitely not mine.
Then...could it by Lady Tanith’s?				Astridステラ
Marciaマーシャ	Knowing the deputy commander, there’s no way she would forget to write her name somewhere on it. Besides, it’s too flimsy to be an officer’s notebook. It would get bent out of shape right quick.
Well, I can’t argue with that...				Astridステラ
Marciaマーシャ	Anyway, tomorrow’s the big day, right? We’re gonna give those bandits the what-for!
Indeed. I will do my utmost to fight well alongside you and Princess Sharena.				Astridステラ
Volkeフォルカ	Let’s see... Aside from missions, Tanith rarely leaves the castle and its immediate surroundings. Her daily routine is limited to the training grounds, the mess hall, and, of course, her own quarters...
Oh! Aren’t you...				Mistミスト
Volkeフォルカ	Hm? You’re one of Sir Greil’s... Heh. Looks like more of the Mercenaries are here in Askr than I thought. That’s quite the load you’re carrying. Off to wash those clothes, are you?
That’s right. Cooking, cleaning... I’m doing everything I can to help my brother and his friends!				Mistミスト
Volkeフォルカ	Right, and I’m sure you must hear plenty of things. Has anyone found a lost item recently?
...Then you have discovered who found my notebook?!				Tanithタニス
Volkeフォルカ	Indeed. She is a knight of Begnion. Summoned to Askr around the same time we were, in fact. Look no further that the lady of House Damiell, Astrid.
Hmm... Well, at least it’s someone I know. Very good. Where is she now?				Tanithタニス
Volkeフォルカ	Well, that’s the thing... She, along with Princess Sharena and your subordinate Marcia, set out to drive off some ban—
Marcia is with them?! Oh, that will not do. That will absolutely NOT do!				Tanithタニス
Volkeフォルカ	Tanith, hold on—where do you think you’re running off to?!

Embracing Fate - A

English・Japanese

Marciaマーシャ	Get away from her, you fiends! That’s right, get back! Haaa... Are you hurt, Princess?
No, but that was a close call. There are way more bandits here than I expected!				Sharenaシャロン
Astridステラ	Indeed. I’ve only just begun to stand on my own two feet—I cannot afford to fall here.
Endangering the princess in some harebrained scheme... Marcia, what’s gotten into you?				Tanithタニス
Marciaマーシャ	D-Deputy Commander?! What are you doing here?
We’ll speak later. For now, form up behind me and don’t let a single foe through!				Tanithタニス
Sharenaシャロン	Amazing! We managed to drive them away in no time at all!
Sure, but...without the deputy commander’s help, we’d have been in a real pickle...				Marciaマーシャ
Tanithタニス	Focus, Marcia. A soldier must always be vigilant. As for you, Astrid, please follow me.
Yes, of course. Is there something I should do to improve? I know how lacking I am compared to Marcia...				Astridステラ
Tanithタニス	No, well... This is a separate topic. I hear you picked up a certain lost item: a notebook, to be precise.
Oh, yes. I have it with me, in fact. Here you go.				Astridステラ
Tanithタニス	That’s it! That’s my notebook! You, er, didn’t happen to peruse its contents, did you?
Well, I was hoping that the owner had written their name in the first few pages... But before long, I was too entranced by all the beautiful poems inside to put it down. Did you...write these, Lady Tanith?				Astridステラ
Tanithタニス	Y-you did WHAT? Oh, Goddess... I can’t believe you actually went and read them...
Oh, but they were all so wonderful! I especially like the one about the pious knight struggling against fate. ”Though Her light illuminates countless paths, my wings can only carry me as far as my will.”				Astridステラ
Tanithタニス	Enough! Erm, I mean...please, there is really no need to read such drivel out loud. In any case, my subordinates must never know that their “Great Demon” has a hobby like this... Please, my lady, it is imperative that you not speak so much as a word of this to anyone.
I’m not sure I fully understand, but very well. If that is what you wish, I will keep this matter secret.				Astridステラ
Marciaマーシャ	Astrid, let’s— Oh, hey! So that belongs to the deputy commander, huh? Wait, what’s in it, anyway?
That information is above your pay grade, soldier! And don’t think I didn’t notice your sloppy lancework earlier!				Tanithタニス
Marciaマーシャ	Eeek! Sorry, Deputy Commander! Please forgive me! I promise I’ll train even harder tomorrow!
Tomorrow? No, we’re starting now. I’ll mold you into an exemplar of the Holy Guard if it’s the last thing I do!				Tanithタニス
Marciaマーシャ	R-right. I wouldn’t expect anything less from you, Deputy Commander...

Volke: Man of Mysteries

Volke: Man of Mysteries - C

Volke	I heard from Commander Anna that the Greil Mercenaries are alive and well in this world... Good.
Ah, right. I had a feeling I would meet you here eventually.		Ike
Volke	Here I thought you’d be surprised to see me. So...is Greil here too?
He is...sort of. His situation is a little different than ours. I’ve only seem him during a festival. But in that time, he told me that the Greil Mercenaries were in my hands.		Ike
Volke	I see. Guess that makes you their leader, then.
That’s right. Speaking of which, are you still working on our last contract?		Ike
Volke	Obviously. I complete every job I take. No exceptions. But there is a small problem...
What is it?		Ike
Volke	As you know, I was only recently summoned here. If you want information on Tellius, I can provide it. But this place? Askr? All I have is surface knowledge. I’m someone who specializes in gathering intelligence, and there is too much I still don’t know.
Your skills on the battlefield are nothing to scoff at. I’m sure you will be fine, but...		Ike
Volke	Give me three days. I’ll learn what I need via my own methods.
All right. Three days it is.		Ike

Volke: Man of Mysteries - B

Matthew	Another day, another mission... Wait, who’s there? I’m at least good enough to tell when I’m being tailed, so you might as well show yourself.
You’re sharp. Must be in the same line of work, then. I’m Volke. I was summoned here the other day.		Volke
Matthew	Well then, Volke... I’m glad to hear you’re an ally. You seem like you’d be a pretty troublesome foe.
Like I said, you’re sharp. But I’m just here for information. Obviously, I’ll pay you for anything you can share. For someone like me, good information is worth its weight in gold.		Volke
Matthew	What do you mean? We’re pretty much allies now, right? There’s no need to pay for it.
I want information...beyond what you would give a normal ally.		Volke
Matthew	Ha, well aren’t you a cunning one. All right, fair enough. Besides, it’d be a waste to not use the information Leila and I worked so hard to get. However, information about the young master or Eliwood is strictly off the table.
That’s fine.		Volke
Matthew	I’m still not going to ask for any gold, but... How about you just help us the next time we’re in trouble?
Agreed. When the time comes, I’ll give you a discount for my services.		Volke
Matthew	Quite the professional, huh?

Volke: Man of Mysteries - A

Volke	Hmm... What’s that?
Volke	I’ve heard about this... It’s a shuriken, a weapon from Hoshido.
Looks like you dodged it. Now tell me—why have you been sneaking around the last few days?		Saizo
Volke	I’m in intelligence, so I’m gathering information on this place. That’s all.
I don’t know who you are, but if you hinder Lord Ryoma in any way, I will strike you down without mercy.		Saizo
Volke	Excessive loyalty can prove to be a weakness at times. I now know without trying who you would risk your life to protect.
Oh?		Saizo
Volke	A ninja serving the High Prince of Hoshido... Saizo the Fifth. And, of course, the brother of Kaze. A man of few words, honorable, and someone even the prince relies upon...
Hmph...		Saizo
Volke	And one more thing: You don’t like sweets, do you?
You’ve done your research. Should I be impressed, or was all that meant as a threat?		Saizo
Volke	Like I said, I’m just gathering information. Nothing more. I have no intention of making an enemy out of you. No profit in that.
Then why are you gathering it?		Saizo
Volke	So I can offer my services, obviously. If you need help protecting Prince Ryoma, I can lend you my strength. ...For a price.
Don’t get any ideas—I am more than enough to protect Lord Ryoma. Next time you say otherwise, I’ll prove it. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll take that to heart and mind your own business.		Saizo
Volke	That shuriken looks pretty sharp. Guess I’ll have to be more careful.
Hmph... Volke, the fireman. He’s not someone I can take lightly...		Saizo

Volke: Man of Mysteries - S

Volke	It’s been three days, Ike. Here I am, as promised.
Well, what did you find?		Ike
Volke	Everything I needed. The country of Askr and the people who live in it... It’s all very interesting. I’m ready to continue with our contract.
Got it. In that case, I want you to keep assisting the Greil Mercenaries. But before that... What do you think of this county?		Ike
Volke	It’s a good country. The royalty and citizens seem to be good people. Everyone is making an effort to support the country in some way, however they can. Soldiers, conquerors, and gods... All united in a common cause. Lending their strength to protect this country.
I’m glad it gave you that impression. You did well to learn so much in only three days.		Ike
Volke	I knew who to ask. People in my field will usually talk...for the right price. Oh, but there was one other person. Well-informed, and surprisingly talkative. Very useful.
Well-informed and talkative...		Ike
Gatekeeper	Ah... Ah-choo! Brrr, winter here gets just as chilly as in Fódlan... Come to think of it, I haven’t seen that older guy around today. We talked about all sorts of stuff, but he didn’t really say much... It’s rare to meet such a great listener! Unless...did I just never give him the chance to say anything?! Oh no, next time I see him I’ll definitely apologize! Ah, right. Gotta focus on guarding the gate! After all, it’s my duty to protect the Order of Heroes!

Tanith: Bright Blade

Tanith: Bright Blade - C

Tanith	Deputy Commander of the Begnion Holy Guard, Tanith, reporting for duty. Please forgive my tardiness, Empress.
Well met, Tanith. Or should I say, welcome back. Your strength shall be as much a boon to the Order of Heroes as it is to me.		Sanaki
Tanith	Still, I must apologize. I had no idea that the apostle was aiding the Kingdom of Askr in its time of need. Had I been more attentive, you would not have needed to place yourself in such danger...
You fret overmuch, Tanith. I have complete faith in the Holy Guard, including you.		Sanaki
Tanith	I am unworthy of such praise, Empress...but thank you. It is a relief to see you are well. I was beside myself with worry that you had stepped on your cape and tripped a sixth time...
D-don’t be silly! Five was quite enough...and besides, that was many years ago!		Sanaki
Sigrun	Ah, Tanith. As you know, our orders are to support the apostle here in Askr.
Of course, Commander! I stand ready to serve as your second, as always.		Tanith
Sigrun	Indeed. But before I let you go, there is a certain matter that you must be made aware of.
I am listening.		Tanith
Sigrun	This may be hard to believe, but you are not the first Tanith to arrive in Askr and protect the Empress.
I... I’m not sure I follow. I am quite certain that I have never been here before.		Tanith
Sigrun	Yes, but...what if a version of you from another world found her way here first? One who is just as adept at protecting the Empress and honoring our mission? I’m not sure there’s a way to prepare you for this, but... Well, she will be here any moment.
Wait, this is all... Another world? Another...me? How is that possib—		Tanith
Tanith	Deputy Commander of the Begnion Hold Guard, Tanith, reporting in.
(Great Goddess! Is that...a wedding dress?!)		Tanith

Tanith: Bright Blade - B

Tanith	If I may speak freely, Commander... Is that... Is she a version of me from another world?
Correct. She was summoned to Askr while you were away on your mission.		Sigrun
Tanith	Wait, hold on...
Well, I suppose that means we are co-deputy commanders, then. I look forward to working with you.		Tanith
Tanith	I... You... This... What?!
Oh my. I had hoped to lessen the shock by telling her ahead of time, but...		Sigrun
Tanith	WHAT IN THE GODDESS’S NAME IS GOING ON HERE?!
This might be harder than we thought.		Tanith
Tanith	Why is someone who looks just like me dressed in such...such frilly, frivolous attire?! What possible reason could you have for prancing around in a WEDDING dress?! Are you telling me you FIGHT like that? And on a pegasus, no less?!
Calm yourself, Tanith. This outfit is due to...unforeseen circumstances.		Tanith
Tanith	No! This is completely unacceptable! How can a leader maintain discipline while dressed as a bride?! This cannot be real. I-I must be dreaming. I have to wake up... I have to get out of here.
Tanith, wait! Let us explain! Hurry—we must give chase.		Sigrun
Tanith	Knowing me, I suppose that went about as well as it could have...

Tanith: Bright Blade - A

Tanith	To think someone who looks like me has been strutting around Askr in a wedding dress all this time... What must Marcia and my other subordinates think of me now?
There you are.		Tanith
Tanith	You again!
Enough running. Just hear me out... That is all I ask.		Tanith
Tanith	...Fine. Tell me everything, and do not spare even a single detail.
You should know perfectly well that I would not be wearing this outfit without good reason. This dress is for the bridal festival, one of the many sacred celebrations held in this world.		Tanith
Tanith	A celebration, you say? Then you are not a bride, but instead a...reveler? I fail to see how that is any better.
It may seem strange, but outfits like these allow us to contribute to the peace and stability of Askr. These festivals uplift the people and promote a shared sense of belonging and purpose.		Tanith
Tanith	Hmm... The Empress did say that she wanted to aid Askr...
Indeed. If I can’t convince you, then perhaps she can. After all, she herself also once participated.		Tanith
Tanith	C-come again? Empress Sanaki, dressed as a bride?! But who could possibly be—
Her betrothed? Do not worry—it was simply a festival, not a ceremony. The same holds true for me. Despite how it may appear, I do not intend to walk down the aisle.		Tanith
Tanith	I could have told you that much.
Hah, of course. We are of exactly like minds in this. Still, I hoped you would be at least a little interested in my marital prospects. Alas...		Tanith
Tanith	So this...all of this was merely for entertainment. Absurd as it is, that much is at least clear to me now.
Indeed. My duty to protect the Empress holds fast regardless of what world I am in or attire I wear. If anything, that I continue to fight even in this outfit should serve as proof of my dedication.		Tanith
Tanith	Your dedication is...admirable, but are you certain you’re not doing this for personal gain?
Preposterous! I have never once thought of anything other than fulfilling my duty.		Tanith
Tanith	Very well, this is proof that your devotion to the Holy Guard is as unshakable as my own. It was wrong of me to doubt you. Please accept my apologies...as well as my thanks.
No thanks are necessary. I am certain you would have done the same, had our roles been reversed. Now then, come. It will do Askr good to have two deputy commanders patrolling the skies.		Tanith

Tanith: Bright Blade - S

Tanith	I really must apologize to the commander for causing such a ruckus earlier... A leader must never lose their composure...not even if they’re staring themselves in the face. There she is! Commander, please forgive my unseemly behavior earlier! It was not befitting one of my rank. I—Commander! What are you WEARING?!
Ah, Tanith. You’re finally back. Isn’t it beautiful? The apostle’s bodyguards must always follow the example she sets before us.		Sigrun
Tanith	I see... Then you’re still on duty. Which means this is all for the apostle’s sake, right?
Of course. And I see that you’ve met the other Tanith. Have you warmed up to the idea of dressing like this? You could even ask to borrow her clothes for a day. It would make for a nice change of pace.		Sigrun
Tanith	Erm... No, that’s quite all right. I have other duties to attend to, so if you will excuse me...
Tanith	This is vital to the success of my mission! Just name your price!
Look, I know I said I’d take on any job, but this is ridiculous... How am I supposed to choose a dress for you? It’s your wedding, not mine!		Volke
Tanith	It’s not mine either! It’s only for show—I do not need anything with sentimental value. No, its true value will come from proving to the empress that my devotion to her is boundless!
All right, fine. I’ll do it. Just don’t make me listen to any more of this.		Volke
Tanith	No matter what world the empress is in, I will protect her to my last breath... Even if that means I must parade myself around in a wedding dress like some bashful bride!

Astrid: Resolute Damsel

Astrid: Resolute Damsel - C

Eir	A stroll in the evening might help to clear my mind... Wait, who is that?
Oh! Is someone there? Forgive me if I startled you. Given your attire, I believe you are Princess Eir, right? It is a pleasure to meet you.		Astrid
Eir	Likewise. Though, it is rare to encounter someone else wandering outside the castle this late at night.
Perhaps we have similar reasons for needing some fresh air... Oh, my apologies! I am Astrid. I have recently arrived in this world in response to 【Summoner】’s summons.		Astrid
Eir	I see. And what brought you outside the castle walls?
I was...stargazing. I thought this hill would offer the clearest view of the heavens above. ...But I must admit the constellations here are completely different from the ones I knew in Tellius. Even so, I am happy to see that they shine just as brightly.		Astrid
Eir	You seem to be well-versed on the topic.
Well, I speak only from experience. I often sleep outside—though it can be rather hard to fall asleep, you see.		Astrid
Eir	Afraid of what lurks beyond the campfire?
Exactly. It would be all too easy for enemies to spring an attack in the middle of the night. When I close my eyes, I have no guarantee that I will ever open them again to see the morning. But there is a fate even worse than death awaiting me back home, so it is not as if I can simply return. At times like this, I find myself unable and unwilling to sleep. So, to pass the time, I gaze up at the stars. Oh, please forgive me. We have only just met, but I am burdening you with my worries.		Astrid
Eir	Think nothing of it... I haven’t seen a sky this clear in some time. May I join you?
Of course. I’d like that.		Astrid

Astrid: Resolute Damsel - B

Eir	(Hmm... It’s that girl again.)
Good evening, Princess Eir. We meet again.		Astrid
Eir	Good evening, Astrid. Still stargazing, are you?
Indeed. Try as I might, I could not seem to fall asleep tonight either. So...I am here. Still, this is quite the coincidence. I did not ask last time we spoke, but do you enjoy stargazing as well?		Astrid
Eir	Watching the stars is...comforting. Where I come from, death grinds all to a halt, and time itself has been brought to a standstill. Hel is a land of finality—the last stop on a long and winding journey. But when I see the stars streaking through the sky, I see something else. I see motion. I see life.
I have heard about the land of the dead from Commander Anna. It sounds rather...inhospitable.		Astrid
Eir	You are kind to describe it in such a diplomatic way.
You said that time is at a standstill there, yes?		Astrid
Eir	When death claims its due, it robs the living of every last thing they possess. With nothing left, you are doomed to simply exist. Nothing to look forward to, and nothing to regret.
And yet, you still struggled against that inescapable force, didn’t you? That sounds hauntingly familiar. I rejected the path my father chose for me and set off on my own. And yet, no matter how hard I try to rid myself of that fate, it sometimes feels as if I have only sunk deeper. The closer I get to the surface, the fiercer the undertow becomes.		Astrid
Eir	I am familiar with the pain and frustration that comes with being subjected to another’s will.
Eir	...But the night is yet young. I would love to hear more of your journey here.
Oh, well... Yes, of course. I shall endeavor not to bore you to sleep just yet.		Astrid

Astrid: Resolute Damsel - A

Astrid	As the child of a noble house, I spent my youth in luxury, never wanting for food or shelter. There was just one thing that my parents refused to grant me: my freedom.
(Being seen as more of a tool than a daughter... I know this despair well.)		Eir
Astrid	From the moment I was born, my life was not my own. I was to be wed to a stranger for the family’s benefit. Not once did anyone ask how I felt.
I know how that feels... A parent’s overbearing glare can extinguish one’s resolve in an instant.		Eir
Astrid	Once I realized my fate, it was as if all the life in my little world fell away, I was nothing more than their doll. I had to escape, and the knights of Begnion were my only way out. I thought if I struck out on my own, I could seize control of my life. But my desperate struggle to break free did little more than make clear just how powerless I truly am.
When we spoke before, you mentioned that you have trouble falling asleep.		Eir
Astrid	As embarrassing as that sounds, yes. It is true.
Fear drives animals to fight tooth and nail to survive. Humans are no different. You feel fear because you wish to see what tomorrow will bring. That fear is proof of the hope you carry in your heart.		Eir
Astrid	Hope and fear... I never would have thought of them that way, but I think I understand.
So long as they draw breath, the living cannot escape from who they truly are... But the strong can become weak, and the weak can become strong. You must choose your path. Perhaps... Perhaps it is this lifelong struggle that makes someone human.		Eir
Astrid	Your words carry wisdom, Princess Eir. If I remain paralyzed by my fears, I have lost before I can even begin. There is no shame in weakness. But, at the same time, I need not remain weak forever.

Astrid: Resolute Damsel - S

Astrid	Good evening, Princess Eir.
Good evening, Astrid.		Eir
Astrid	The clouds are sparse tonight. Could it be that we came here with the same intention?
Indeed. The conditions are perfect for stargazing.		Eir
Astrid	Have you ever noticed the clusters of small stars scattered among the larger stars? Individually, each one is nothing more than a distant, tiny glimmer of light... But they work together to overcome their circumstances and shine just as brilliantly. Together, they are more than the sum of their parts. And...I find that rather inspiring.
Everyone wants to shine, but sometimes the night sky is simply too dark to be seen. Together, however, they can create something truly dazzling. With others at our side, Heroes like us can become something far greater than we could ever be on our own.		Eir
Astrid	So long as the stars above shine, I will remain hopeful that I should someday be so lucky.

Marcia: Petulant Knight

Marcia: Petulant Knight - C

Balthus	Another loss? Why can’t I win?! One more round! I’ll definitely win this time, just you watch!
Baltie, shouldn’t you just call it quits at this point? You’ve already burned through all your money.		Hilda
Balthus	The battle may be over, but the war rages on! Beside, I’m gonna turn it around any second now!
This is giving me a serious case of déjà vu...		Hilda
Marcia	Hmm... Looks like the Order of Heroes will recruit just about anyone—even when they spend all their time gambling... *sigh* Where are you now, Brother? I ended up coming to Askr before I could track you down, and...I’m worried. For all sorts of reasons.
What’s wrong, Marcia? Is something on your mind? Oh, could it be that you’re tired from training all day?		Fjorm
Marcia	P-Princess Fjorm?! Deputy Commander Tanith might be as strict as they come, but I can handle all her training, no problem! Only... Well, I’ve been worried lately. It’s, umm...sort of a family problem...

Marcia: Petulant Knight - B

Fjorm	Seeing Balthus and Hilda reminded you of your brother... If I may, I think I might understand why. Oh! But first, those two are not actually related. They’re just childhood friends.
Ch-childhood friends? They sounded just like me and my brother, so I assumed they were siblings.		Marcia
Fjorm	Really? Then does that mean...
It’s...probably not an exaggeration to say that gambling is my brother’s favorite thing in the world. Even when he has no chance at all of winning, he’ll put all the money he has into a bet... ...And then, when he inevitably loses, he’ll just go and borrow even MORE money so he can keep on playing. He did that so many times that debt collectors started hanging around the barracks, hoping I’d pay off his debts.		Marcia
Fjorm	If my memory serves me, you are a member of Begnion’s Holy Guard, right?
I was, yeah... But ultimately, I just couldn’t take the debt collectors’ badgering. So I left the Holy Guard.		Marcia
Fjorm	O-oh...
I went on a journey to search for my brother, since he had gone missing. That’s when I met Ike and his crew.		Marcia
Fjorm	How should I put this... Getting into debt and disappearing... It sounds like your brother is quite the free spirit.
Princess Fjorm, I’m so sorry that... No—I’m ashamed that I made you choose your words so carefully.		Marcia
Fjorm	N-no, it’s perfectly fine! I have a brother as well, and...every sibling relationship is unique, isn’t it?
I didn’t know you had a brother! Now you HAVE to tell me what he’s like!		Marcia

Marcia: Petulant Knight - A

Fjorm	Let’s see... My brother’s name is Hríd. He is a kind man who always looks after me and my sister. He is also strong—so much so that he fights for his people without any regard for his own safety.
He sounds like a wonderful brother. Definitely someone my own brother could learn a few things from...		Marcia
Fjorm	Right now, Hríd is pouring all his strength into the reconstruction of Nifl.
... Do you ever miss him? I mean, you’re so far apart.		Marcia
Fjorm	Hmm... I do, but he sends me letters sometimes. That helps.
Fjorm	Besides, no matter the distance, our bonds still connect us. So I intend to do my best here in the Order of Heroes until my brother fulfills his duty.
What a noble relationship... The two of you are so admirable! Compared to your brother, mine is just a lazy bum who refuses to work despite being a mercenary. Gah! I have to find him as soon as possible! This time for sure, I’m going to knock some sense into him!		Marcia
Fjorm	I-I see... That’s why you’re looking for your brother, I take it?
Yeah, but, y’know... Despite all the trouble he’s put me through, he’s still not a bad person.		Marcia

Marcia: Petulant Knight - S

Marcia	Even if he’s a useless lout who loves gambling, he’s still my older brother. For better or worse, he’s all I’ve got. Sure, everything he does causes me one headache after another, but... More than that... I worry about him. And no matter how mad he makes me, I can’t stop worrying that he’s in danger or starving somewhere.
I think worrying about each other is exactly what it means to be siblings. And I’m certain, wherever he is, your brother is just as worried about you.		Fjorm
Marcia	That would be...nice, but... Princess Fjorm, thank you for your kind words. I’m going to get back to training, but I’ll remember them!
I am glad to hear it. Do your best!		Fjorm
Marcia	Princess Fjorm!
Oh, Marcia. Is something the matter?		Fjorm
Marcia	I know what to do! Instead of searching for my brother, we should just summon him here with 【Summoner】’s help! And I’ll be right there, ready to smack some decency into him until he’s finally an honest, upstanding person!
I-I see...		Fjorm
Marcia	Now that we have a plan to get him here, I need to prepare for the next step of his rehabilitation. He flees at the drop of a hat, so it’s not going to be easy to turn him into a respectable human being. But this time... This time for sure, I’m going to give him a taste of all the trouble he’s put me through...
P-please remember that he’s your older brother, and that...um... Kindness is a virtue... Siblings all have their own ways of showing they care... Some are just more...unique than others. R-right?		Fjorm

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Language	Name
Japanese	天上に星を抱く者
German	Unbestimmte Zukunft
Spanish (Europe)	Aceptando el destino
Spanish (Latin America)	Aceptando el destino
French	Appel du destin
Italian	Accogliendo il fato
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)	在天上擁抱繁星之人
Portuguese	Aceitando a sina