In Those We Hope

In Those We Hope
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Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2024-08-16T07:00:00Z
End time	2024-08-30T06:59:59Z
Previous: Devotion to Protect Next: Spirits Ablaze

Availability

This Forging Bonds was made available on:

• 2024-08-16T07:00:00Z – 2024-08-30T06:59:59Z (Notification)

Rewards

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
10	Felix's C Conversation	10	Robin's C Conversation	10	Alfonse's C Conversation	10	Bernadetta's C Conversation
25	50	25	50	25	50	25	50
50	300	50	300	50	300	50	300
75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500
100	150 150	100	150 150	100	150 150	100	150 150
150	50 1,500	150	50 1,500	150	50 1,500	150	50 1,500
200	10 150 150	200	10 150 150	200	10 150 150	200	10 150 150
250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500
300	Felix's B Conversation	300	Robin's B Conversation	300	Alfonse's B Conversation	300	Bernadetta's B Conversation
350	50 1,500 30	350	50 1,500 30	350	50 1,500 30	350	50 1,500 30
400	1	400	1	400	1	400	1
450	300 1,500 30	450	300 1,500 30	450	300 1,500 30	450	300 1,500 30
500	50 30 30	500	50 30 30	500	50 30 30	500	50 30 30
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 10 10	700	50 10 10	700	50 10 10	700	50 10 10
800	Felix's A Conversation	800	Robin's A Conversation	800	Alfonse's A Conversation	800	Bernadetta's A Conversation
900	300 10 10	900	300 10 10	900	300 10 10	900	300 10 10
1,000	10	1,000	10	1,000	10	1,000	10
1,100	300 5 5	1,100	300 5 5	1,100	300 5 5	1,100	300 5 5
1,200	5 1,500	1,200	5 1,500	1,200	5 1,500	1,200	5 1,500
1,300	300 5 5	1,300	300 5 5	1,300	300 5 5	1,300	300 5 5
1,400	300	1,400	300	1,400	300	1,400	300
1,500	Felix's S Conversation	1,500	Robin's S Conversation	1,500	Alfonse's S Conversation	1,500	Bernadetta's S Conversation
1,600	2	1,600	2	1,600	2	1,600	2
1,700	300 5 5	1,700	300 5 5	1,700	300 5 5	1,700	300 5 5
1,900	300	1,900	300	1,900	300	1,900	300
2,100	300 5 5	2,100	300 5 5	2,100	300 5 5	2,100	300 5 5
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 50 50	2,750	300 50 50	2,750	300 50 50	2,750	300 50 50
3,000	10 50 50	3,000	10 50 50	3,000	10 50 50	3,000	10 50 50
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	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	1.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×
Day 2	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×
Day 3	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×
Day 4	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×
Day 5	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×
Day 6	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×
Day 7	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×
Day 8	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×
Day 9	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×
Day 10	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×
Day 11	1.5×	2.0×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×
Day 12	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×
Day 13	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×
Day 14	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×

Special conversations

In Those We Hope

In Those We Hope - Opening

Alfonse	Robin, Felix, Bernadetta... You have my utmost gratitude for responding to my sudden summons.
I take it this is an urgent matter. But what is the nature of it?		Robin
Felix	Why are we the only ones here? Is it some mission you need handled with discretion?
Uh... You wouldn't ask us to assassinate anyone, or anything nefarious like that, would you?! I'm sure Felix is fine with it, so...uh... can I go now?		Bernadetta
Anna	No, no, it's nothing violent like that! Have you heard of the Hero Fest that's held in Askr?
I heard it's a festival where the people of Askr express their gratitude to the Heroes.		Felix
Alfonse	Yes, it is a festival for the Heroes as much as it is for the Askrans. The entire country comes together for it.
I never knew such a thing existed. At least it has nothing to do with me, so...I'll stick to my room!		Bernadetta
Anna	Actually, Bernadetta, it does have to do with you. We would like you to speak at the festival, as one of the representatives of the Heroes. We asked the summoner to choose who should speak in front of everyone, and...
The summoner recommended that I join the three of you for this task.		Alfonse
Robin	The four of us represent the Heroes? That is an important role.
Is this some kind of joke?! Why am I getting dragged into this? You're trying to upset me, huh? I know! You want to humiliate me in front of everyone...		Bernadetta
Alfonse	That is not our intention. It seems this decision was well thought out and made for good reason. Apparently, the voices of those who need you were heard from worlds away by 【Summoner】. That being said, Commander Anna has the final say, as she is responsible for the festival.
I agree with the summoner! You all should be proud to gain the support of people from other worlds.		Anna
Robin	It is the duty of a Hero to meet the expectations of the people. So, leave it to us.
I will accept; however, I may not have much to say beyond my knowledge of the blade.		Felix
Anna	Thank you all. I look forward to hearing what you have to say!
Whaaa! It's decided then?! No, no, nooo... Why meee...		Bernadetta

In Those We Hope - C

Alfonse	As I recall, the speaking topic chosen by Commander Anna is “What is a Hero?” Robin, Felix, Bernadetta... How are your preparations going? We have one week until the Hero Fest.
It has actually proven difficult to process my thoughts on the subject. I am grateful you made time for us to strategize today.		Robin
Alfonse	It can be hard to express your emotions, so I wanted to award us ample time to ponder them together.
And your words, Alfonse, are not only those of a prince, but also a Hero wishing to enlighten the path ahead. I would think your job is the most challenging, to bear the weight of that responsibility on your shoulders. However...it appears the one struggling most of all is you, Bernadetta.		Felix
Bernadetta	Whaaat?! Don’t call on me so abruptly! I can’t do it. I won’t! Whether you attempt to scare me into it or not!
Hmph. Judging from this reaction, it’s clear as day that you’ve made no progress.		Felix
Bernadetta	B-but a Hero... What is a Hero?! There’s no real answer to that... Besides, there’s no way I can talk in front of all those people anyway... How do you not get that?!
It’s all right, Bernadetta. We will all help you think of something.		Alfonse
Robin	That’s right. If we put our heads together, we’ll figure out an answer for sure!
Um... It’s nice you want to support little ol’ me, but... Everyone is looking forward to this festival, and if I speak... Ugh, it’ll just ruin it!		Bernadetta
Felix	Hm? What is happening?
Everything is...shaking...		Robin
Alfonse	It’s as if space itself is splitting in two. Could it be...a Tempest?! But why now, of all times?
Ahhh! Time and space are going to swallow me whole!		Bernadetta

In Those We Hope - B

Felix	Where...are we? I thought we were sucked into some kind of vortex, and the next thing I know, we’re in this...
A Tempest—where time and space are distorted, and worlds become entwined.		Alfonse
Bernadetta	No, no, nooo! This place has it out for me! It wants to kill me, I know it!
Look over there! We’re not alone. There are warriors traveling toward some kind of light.		Robin
Bernadetta	It’s so bright I can’t quite make it out, but...is that a castle?
A castle—wait! I recognize that castle. It’s in Askr!		Robin
Alfonse	They’re invading. We must hold them back, no matter what. Please, lend me your aid.
No matter where my opponent is, I will cut them down with my blade.		Felix
Robin	They do not yet notice us. Come, we will ambush them!
I shall lead the charge with this axe and we shall take them down together! Follow me!		Alfonse
Bernadetta	W-waaaiiit!
They will never enter Askr! Hiyah!		Alfonse
Robin	The enemy is in disarray! Keep charging until they turn back!
I have thought about the question of what makes a Hero for the past several days, but... It wasn’t until we began this battle to protect the people of Askr that I knew my answer. To me a Hero is one who forges the future. It is a Hero’s duty to protect the future for all people!		Alfonse
Robin	I can fight with such precision because I am not alone. I overcome trials by connecting with others. So, to me a Hero is one who forges connections and moves forward hand-in-hand with others!
My answer is... A Hero is strong. A Hero does not yield to anyone; they shape their fate with their own two hands. One cannot protect others if they have no strength.		Felix
Bernadetta	Wow! I can’t believe we took on so many enemies with just the four of us...
Bernadetta! Don’t stop moving, they’ll swarm you!		Robin
Bernadetta	Ahhh! There’s more of them! Whaaa! They’ll overtake me! They’ll kill me! I don’t want to die!
Bernadetta? She fled! Hmph. I thought she’d have more fight in her than that.		Felix
Alfonse	I cannot force her aid. We shall push them back with our strength alone!
Urgh! This was challenging enough with the four of us. Now, to do it with only three of us?!		Robin
Felix	If we create an opening, we could force them through it... But that seems unlikely.
I will not allow them to pass, even if it costs my life! We have a future to build and they will not take it from us!		Alfonse
Robin	What is that? Arrows? They’re flying from afar! Is that...Bernadetta?!
Hraaah! Begone! You threatened my peace, so this is what you get!		Bernadetta
Felix	Impressive! She’s so far away that I cannot even make her out... Hmph, she’s good.
Look! The enemy lines are beginning to crumble!		Robin
Alfonse	Bernadetta has granted us an opportunity to strike! Let us do so swiftly!

In Those We Hope - A

Alfonse	Is everyone all right? Even after all that, we still managed to make it back to the castle.
All thanks to you, Bernadetta. Your cover fire was timed perfectly!		Robin
Bernadetta	I’m glad it worked out...somehow...
Hmph, and here I was thinking you’d fled. But it seems you carry with you some semblance of pride.		Felix
Bernadetta	Why are you looking at me like that?! It’s scary! I helped you in battle, now what more do you want from me? You want an explanation?! Fine! Fighting so close was terrifying! So...I tried moving farther away...
And you shifted to counterattacking after putting distance between yourself and our foes...		Alfonse
Bernadetta	If I said I didn’t want to flee I’d be lying. But... Heroes are people too. We have feelings, and sometimes it’s OK to flee.
Indeed. We are individuals before we are Heroes, after all.		Alfonse
Bernadetta	B-but, still! We can’t abandon hope, even if we do flee. At...least that’s what I think. Fleeing can buy you time and maybe open up an opportunity... Everything will work out in the end if you just...don’t give up. I learned that lesson from all sorts of people.
...		Felix
Bernadetta	Ahhh! Stop staring at me! Did I say something embarrassing?!
I believe you have figured out what to say in front of the people of Askr.		Felix
Bernadetta	Huh? Th-that?!
Precisely. It is acceptable for Heroes to flee, but, no matter what, they must not abandon hope. When faced with the choice to fight recklessly or flee, it is better to flee. I agree with you on this.		Robin
Alfonse	There are as many trains of thought as there are Heroes in the Order of Heroes. Your answer to Anna’s question suits you well, Bernadetta.
I might flee in the future, but... If I hold on to hope, maybe the light will shine wherever I flee. At least it might...maybe...probably? No, not probably—it sure will! I’ll do my best to believe this is true!		Bernadetta

Felix: Sword Savant

Felix: Sword Savant - C

Felix	Yah! Haaa!
Felix	Hmph. Is it over already? I expected a challenge. I was told there were powerful foes here, but I find only weaklings. I hoped for an opportunity to test the power of this levin sword, but these foes failed to meet my expectations. Although, there are some battalions still fighting... Perhaps I should offer them my support.
Felix	Yah! Haaa! These foes are providing a far more satisfying challenge. This is what makes coming to another world worthwhile! Hold on. Who is that?
Ha! Yaaah! I will not allow you to get past me! Haaa!		Altina
Felix	She is dual wielding, it seems, and with such ferocity. Intriguing. Who is this swordswoman?
Yah! Haaa!		Altina
Felix	I can hardly believe what I’m seeing. She wields those two massive blades as though they weigh nothing. She must have strength to rival even the boar.
Withdraw from here, all of you who strive to take what is not yours. Your weapons will not harm me, for I have something I intend to protect no matter the cost.		Altina
Felix	Her presence is imposing even at this distance, and now the enemies are starting to retreat without a fight. She can rout scores of foes on her own in mere moments...
Ahhh... I am grateful for the goddess’s protection for helping me to survive another day.		Altina
Felix	I am pleased to see that there are warriors this strong in the Order of Heroes. I must request a match with her when I return to the castle.

Felix: Sword Savant - B

Annette	A warrior wielding two large swords?
Yes. And she had long purple-hued hair. Do you know who she is?		Felix
Annette	Hmm... I don’t recall seeing anyone who fits that description. Mercie, do you know who he’s talking about?
She must have more defining traits than just her weapons and hair. There are a number of women in the Order of Heroes who have long hair that color.		Mercedes
Sylvain	But you say this is a female Hero who carries two large swords, right? I can’t think of anyone who fits. I do know a few who wield short swords, but that’s about it.
Really? I’m shocked that you, of all people, don’t know who she is.		Felix
Annette	If Sylvain hasn’t met her, she may not be a member of the Order of Heroes.
That’s a good point. Sylvain has made it his purpose in life to talk to every woman in the Order.		Mercedes
Sylvain	There are some Heroes here who choose to keep to themselves for a a number of reasons. The woman you’re looking for could be someone important or have a past she prefers not to draw attention to.
In that case, perhaps I should start looking for her elsewhere.		Felix

Felix: Sword Savant - A

Felix	I have searched the entire castle and found no sign of her. Wait, is that...
...		Altina
Felix	There she is. Why is she hiding out in the depths of a forest like this?
You there. Why are you here? Do you have business with me?		Altina
Felix	What? I didn’t expect her to notice me from such a distance. I am Felix Hugo Fraldarius, a swordsman. I observed you on the battlefield recently.
Ah... I thought I saw someone looking my way. So that was you. I am Altina. I was summoned here from Tellius.		Altina
Felix	I came looking for you because I am interested in your swords and your technique with them.
These are sacred blades, entrusted to me by a goddess in Tellius. Ragnell for the heavenly. Alondite for the earthly. As long as I possess these weapons, I shall not fall.		Altina
Felix	I thought they might be imbued with something special, but you say they are sacred blades? I find myself more intrigued by the minute. I must insist upon a match with you.
A match? If you wish it. Ready your weapon. Now then... Ha! Yaaah!		Altina
Felix	There! Urk!
Felix	Such speed! If I let my focus slip even for an instant, I will lose track of the path of her blades!
If you will not come at me, then I will go to you. Haaa!		Altina
Felix	Urgh! An impressive flurry of attacks with both sacred blades at once.
Felix	I have to know... How are you able to wield those two long swords with such ease? The weapons are quite impressive. Wielding even one of them effectively can’t be a simple task.
Ragnell and Alondite only appear as swords to you. But, what I wield are...sentiments.		Altina
Felix	Sentiments? I assume you jest...
It is no just. It is the manifestation of my desire to protect what is precious. That desire reached Ragnell and Alondite, and they answered my call.		Altina
Felix	...
These sacred swords are part of me. My sentiments given physical form. That is why I can wield them as if they were my own limbs.		Altina
Felix	Hm. Judging by your expression, you actually mean what you say. Fine. Sentiments, then. In that case, I must not lose. I need to be stronger than any other. If we are comparing desires, mine cannot be outmatched!
His blade is getting sharper!		Altina
Felix	Have at you, swordswoman from another world! Let’s see if you can withstand my attack! Rrraaahhh!

Felix: Sword Savant - S

Felix	...
Felix, we meet again. I enjoyed our sparring match the other day. I haven’t felt a tremor in my heart like that in a long time.		Altina
Felix	It seems I did not follow the proper etiquette in our conversation when we met before.
What is this? Why are you acting so formal now?		Altina
Felix	I spoke with Prince Alfonse. He said you are Altina, one of three legendary Heroes who saved Tellius. I offer my apologies. I didn’t realize I was behaving in such an unbecoming manner to the founder of Begnion.
You have nothing to apologize for. To tell you the truth, I heard more about you from one of your peers.		Altina
Felix	My peers? You mean someone from Garreg Mach Monastery?
Yes. He was also looking for me and we met by chance in this forest. He told me you are not a bad person, but when it comes to swords you can get carried away sometimes. He said, “Approach talking to him as if you are talking to a child.”		Altina
Felix	Sylvain. Sticking his nose in where it doesn’t belong.
All of that aside, we have pitted our sentiments against each other in combat once already. Let us advance our power together, for the sake of the people of Askr as much as ourselves.		Altina
Felix	That’s exactly what I want. To keep sparring with powerful foes so I can continue to improve my skills.
When we sparred, I felt your blade was imbued with strong sentiment bound in the energy of order.		Altina
Felix	The energy of order? I’m not certain I understand.
Sentiments that grow too strong can sometimes twist people’s hearts, and become bound in chaotic energy. Not in this case. Your blade remained unblemished, your sentiment pure. I encourage you to treat that pure, unyielding sentiment with care.		Altina
Felix	I will do as I have always done and follow my desire to grow stronger.
There are many Heroes with pure sentiments like yours here in Askr. You would likely benefit from inviting them to cross blades as well. If you come to know each of their sentiments, your blade will become even greater.		Altina
Felix	You can be sure I will not waste this opportunity to train with so many powerful opponents. I have no intention of being bested. Not when it comes to the blade, nor any sentiments. I will continue to sharpen my skills, so that I get stronger and faster. I aim to reach even greater heights!

Robin: Exalt's Right Hand

Robin: Exalt's Right Hand - C

Robin	This will end it!
Robin	Phew... That looks to have been the last of them. I thought I might have difficulty with this battle, but this tome helped me fight with an advantage. This text covers magical powers as well as strategies from other worlds... My abilities are growing, but there’s more to learn. If I master this tome, I’ll be able to help Chrom even more!
Heheh... I wonder about that.		Robin
Robin	You?! I knew of Heroes summoned to Askr from other worlds, but... Are you...me? That ominous aura... You’ve fallen under Grima’s sway, haven’t you?
I am a body under Grima’s command. I am your future.		Robin
Robin	You don’t get to make that decision for me. I do not wish that future.
Whether you wish for it or not, your path is planned. Your efforts to change it mean nothing. You belong to Grima. What meaning is there in seeking power and devoting yourself to Chrom? Cease these pointless efforts. Surrender now.		Robin
Robin	I will never yield to the Fell Dragon!
You misunderstand your situation. Your will is weak, and your desires are meaningless.		Robin
Robin	Another version of me under the Fell Dragon’s sway?
You expend so much energy resisting the inevitable. That fell mark on your right hand is evidence that your future is already set.		Robin
Robin	...

Robin: Exalt's Right Hand - B

Robin	You suggest it is my destiny to become the Fell Dragon?
Struggle if you like. It makes no difference in the end.		Robin
Robin	We are evidence of your future. Proof positive of your fall.
No... Th-that’s...		Robin
Robin	Be calm. Your future is yours to wish for, not theirs to define.
Oh? You come to spout meaningless chatter for us?		Robin
Robin	I have come to rebut your future of despair alongside her.
You are yet another version of me, aren’t you?		Robin
Robin	Indeed. There’s no future that cannot be changed for the better. I believe this, the same as you do.
It is beyond me to understand how you can be so stubborn as to reject the reality before you. Accept fate!		Robin
Robin	It is the shape of our hearts that determines where the future flows, not some prewritten fate.
Y-yes! Exactly right! We must create a strategy to ensure a future wherein we do not become the Fell Dragon!		Robin
Robin	You sound like a child begging for the impossible...
It is pointless to continue for now. We will leave this conversation for another day.		Robin
Robin	Hehe... I look forward to the moment when you two finally accept your fates.
They’re gone... Their words frighten me, but I will never abandon hope. They cannot break me!		Robin

Robin: Exalt's Right Hand - A

Robin	I must thank you for your timely arrival. I’m afraid I might have given in if left alone with them.
No need to thank me. I understand well how you feel.		Robin
Robin	O-of course you do.
It seems as if you have forged a positive relationship with Chrom and the others in your world.		Robin
Robin	I have! I surmise your world is much like mine. Chrom could be said to be my other half.
Haha, that’s good to hear.		Robin
Robin	Can you tell my why evil beings like them have been summoned here?
I asked 【Summoner】 the same thing. I’m led to understand that the Heroes who are summoned to Askr are all necessary in some way.		Robin
Robin	They benefit Askr, even if we cannot come to terms with them ourselves?
Their existence may have meaning for us as well.		Robin
Robin	What do you mean by that?
It can be argued that we strengthen our resolve by facing these versions of our worst selves.		Robin
Robin	You think they make us stronger? That is a good way to think of it! I will approach it that way too. In addition to that new attitude, I now have this tome in hand. Supporting Chrom with this, I believe we can overcome any challenge that presents itself. Do you agree?
That tome possesses great power... But you should know there is a weapon at our disposal that is even more powerful.		Robin

Robin: Exalt's Right Hand - S

Robin	The weapon of which I speak has no form or color. No size or weight. But it can be wielded by anyone, and it is more powerful than any other.
What?! Oh. Bonds... It’s bonds with one’s allies, isn’t it?		Robin
Robin	Exactly right. Our bonds are our most trustworthy weapons, and they are our primary tool to stave off despair. Hope can change fate. And hope is built on the strength of our bonds.
The day I met Chrom and the others, I had fallen on the road. I lacked both wealth and memory... But, Chrom and his comrades gave me the most important thing of all. Friendship.		Robin
Robin	My story is the same. I exist as I do today because of the bonds I formed with my allies since we met.
Yes, that’s why I am...heh...who I am today.		Robin
Robin	The power of bonds is immeasurable. I have felt the truth of that even more since arriving in Askr and meeting Heroes from so many worlds... If your bonds are strong with your allies, you can change your future. Of that, I have no doubt.
Yes! I believe so too. These evil Brands on our bodies... Even if we cannot erase them, we can refuse their fate. I am sure of it. And we can do it with the power of our bonds!		Robin

Alfonse: Heir to Openness

Alfonse: Heir to Openness - C

Alfonse	Hup...YAH!
More hip action! Remember to root your feet and put your whole body into it!		Anna
Alfonse	How about...THIS!
You should be swinging the axe, not the other way around! Use its weight to your advantage. Build up some momentum before you...SLAM into them! There you go! Now you’re getting it! Next we’ll see if you can pull that off during a sparring match.		Anna
Alfonse	Phew! Let me...catch my breath.
Let’s call it here. You hit your limit for today. You’ll get more out of rest than you will from more training.		Anna
Alfonse	You’re right... Thank you for your help today.
By the way... I’ve noticed you’ve been training with the axe more and more. Is it...because of your father?		Anna
Alfonse	Yes. I want to understand him better. I want to know what it was like to be him...to know what my future holds.

Alfonse: Heir to Openness - B

Alfonse	So? How do I look?
Looking good! It’s a perfect fit! You look amazing, Alfonse!		Anna
Sharena	Wow! It looks great on you! Don’t you think so, Mother?
Oh, I— Yes. Of course I do. Now... Come here, Alfonse, let me have a look at you.		Henriette
...So dignified. You look just like he did when... Oh! I think I may cry.		Henriette
Alfonse	Mother...
If you could just grow a beard, you’d look exactly like Father!		Sharena
Anna	...Hard to imagine, isn’t it?
He has the same way about him that Gustav had in his youth... It’s like I’ve stepped back through time. ...I can see it, Alfonse. You’ve grown, and you will be a great king, like your father before you.		Henriette
Alfonse	Thank you, Mother... I will do all I can to live up to those expectations.
That’s Father’s axe too... Is that why you’ve been doing so much axe training with Commander Anna?		Sharena
Alfonse	The axe is truly unlike the sword. If I’m going to wield Father’s axe, I’d like to avoid making a fool of myself. Speaking of which, I have yet to train for today. If you’ll excuse me, I must attend to that now.

Alfonse: Heir to Openness - A

Alfonse	Father’s axe was so heavy... Made all the more so by the burden of responsibility it represents. I must not all myself to be crushed by it.
That armor... That is what your father wore when he died to Hel’s curse... When he died to protect you.		Líf
Alfonse	Líf...
Wearing his clothes to grieve him, are you?		Líf
Alfonse	I mourn his passing, yes, but I have other reasons for dressing this way. It’s a reminder of what I stand for.
What you...stand for. Hm.		Líf
Alfonse	Since the dawn of Askr, countless kings have devoted their lives to protecting this realm. My forebears have always fought to leave a brighter age to the generation that followed...
...		Líf
Alfonse	I will do the same. There will be a future after I am gone. That is why I fight, and that is what wearing this means to me.
Pretty words. Raise that axe. I will judge whether such a future has any hope!		Líf

Alfonse: Heir to Openness - S

Líf	I have you!
Gah!		Alfonse
Líf	And now, you die. What happens to your precious Askr then? Pretty words do not dictate reality.
My father once told me... A king must harden his heart when making decisions for the sake of the realm’s future. But...I will not harden my heart so much I abandon those suffering in front of my eyes. The people of Askr, of Embla, and of other realms as well... I will create peace among all the people of the nine realms. That is what I stand for.		Alfonse
Líf	... If that is the future you seek to shape... You walk a path that will set more suffering before you than any in the nine realms have yet witnessed. How long will you hold to what you stand for when you learn its cost? I wonder...
...Did you not fight for your people as he did, Líf? You and he both followed through on what you stand for to the bitter end... Neither of you yielded to anyone. Not even to death itself. I am prepared to stand firm as well, no matter the cost—no matter the suffering peace demands of me.		Alfonse

Bernadetta: Sheltered Loner

Bernadetta: Sheltered Loner - C

Valbar	Hey, did you hear?
I heard.		Draug
Arden	Yeah, about that... I think maybe it’s true.
Whoa, are you serious?!		Gatrie
Benny	What are you all doing huddled together like that?
Benny! Haven’t you heard the rumors?!		Valbar
Arden	A master of defending against sieges has been summoned to Askr!
Of defending against...sieges?		Benny
Valbar	Someone like that standing alongside us and our iron-like defenses? There’s no losing!
Ah, so that is what has you all so excited. So, you’ve seen this new Hero?		Benny
Draug	Well, you won’t believe it, but... I hear they have yet to step foot outside of their room since they were summoned!
Whoa! As incredible as I hoped! They’re already putting anti-siege tactics into practice!		Gatrie
Benny	Huh...
We should go introduce ourselves! Maybe we can learn the secrets to anti-siege tactics!		Valbar
Bernadetta	I wasn’t sure how things would go after I landed here, but this is a really nice room. *sigh* So relaxing. This, right here, is true happiness... I want to hide away in here forever... For once in your life, Bernadetta, things are gonna be OK— ACHOO! Whew! That came out of nowhere! Oh no! I remember an old story about how a surprise sneeze meant people were talking about you... Oh, Bernie...

Bernadetta: Sheltered Loner - B

Fjorm	Bernadetta is in this room.
Thank you, Princess Fjorm. By the way... Is it true that she has yet to emerge from her room even once?		Draug
Fjorm	That is what I’ve heard. I hear she has secured a source of food herself and remains in her room at all times.
So the rumors are true!		Valbar
Arden	I knew it!
She has already begun fighting the siege!		Gatrie
Fjorm	Siege? Fighting what siege?
Oh, never mind us. Do not worry...		Benny
Fjorm	I will try talking to her now. Though I don’t know if she will respond... Bernadetta! Apologies for interrupting your rest, but you have some visitors.
Visitors? I have...visitors?! Um, I’m really busy, and it seems like maybe I’ve caught a cold too. I don’t think I can talk to anyone right now...		Bernadetta
Fjorm	Oh! I am sorry to have bothered you.
I can’t hear what they’re saying. They’re being too quiet...		Arden
Gatrie	I could only hear a little bit, but I think our siegemistress has a cute voice!
She turned Princess Fjorm away with a single utterance. She is rather... atypical.		Draug
Benny	Hmm...
What is it, Benny?		Arden
Benny	Nothing... It’s just... Something seems a little off to me. Might it be that this is no anti-siege—
Oh, Princess Fjorm! Just the person I need to see! I need you assistance, but I don’t wish to interrupt if you are busy.		Sharena
Fjorm	Princess Sharena! Hello. I was just showing these heavily armored knights around...
Oh, you don’t need to concern yourself with us!		Arden
Draug	We can take care of welcoming Bernadetta ourselves.
In that case, I shall leave the rest to you. Now then, let us be on our way, Princess Sharena.		Fjorm
Valbar	All right, it’s time to get our audience with this master of anti-siege tactics!
Princess Fjorm said something about visitors, but who could they be? The professor? Edelgard? Maybe I’ll take a peek out the window... Whaaa?! Wh-who in the world?! Who are those stern-looking men?! Could it be... Oh. No. I’m being targeted, aren’t I? Targeted by unsavory types!		Bernadetta

Bernadetta: Sheltered Loner - A

Draug	Two days have passed since we tried talking to her. Hmmm... It’s troubling. What has happened to her?
She has not replied to us...		Gatrie
Arden	She may be testing us.
Testing us?!		Valbar
Draug	Ah! Testing to see if we are worthy of her teachings...
You think so? Then all there is to do is take that challenge! I will not fail a test of patience!		Valbar
Benny	...
Oh no. First, they set up camp outside my room, and now they’re getting ready to stay?! What is wrong with these people? H-hurry up and get lost!		Bernadetta
Gatrie	We have waited for some time, but she has yet to emerge...
You know, it could be that we have misunderstood something. She is testing not our patience but our intelligence.		Draug
Valbar	You think she’s trying to make us use our heads to do something about this whole situation?
I am good at waiting, but if I have to use my head...		Arden
Benny	No, I do not think that is right either...
Does anyone have any good ideas?		Valbar
Gatrie	What do you think of coaxing her out with presents?
There’s the ladies’ man I know! That’s a good idea, Gatrie! Here! I have this follow-up ring that we can offer. If it can make this venture a success, then I’ll hold back my tears and offer it up.		Arden
Benny	Sorry to interrupt, but... How do you intend to offer a present to someone who will not open the door?
One word: food. I happen to have some high-quality dried meat here. If we roast it on a fire, the delicious smell will waft into her room and she will come out to ask for a bite!		Valbar
Bernadetta	Ahhh! Fire! They’re starting a fire outside! This is scary! A-are they going to burn me alive?! Their murderous intent is so obvious now that I’m thinking about it!
It didn’t work? I can’t believe it failed.		Draug
Gatrie	That’s it. We tried everything. There’s nothing left to do.
Everyone, please wait a moment, away from the door.		Benny
Valbar	Hm?! Benny is going to do something! He’s approaching the door! Why?!
He does not intend to break the door open with force, does he?		Draug
Gatrie	Benny’s going to tear down the door with his superhuman strength! *gulp*
Bernadetta... Hello? I’d like to ask you something, if I may...		Benny
Bernadetta	Wh-what is it?
Please forgive me if I am wrong, but... You are just a shut-in, are you not?		Benny
Bernadetta	Huh? I mean... Yes. That’s right...

Bernadetta: Sheltered Loner - S

Benny	...and that is what led us to now.
I-I see...I think.		Bernadetta
Benny	Sorry. We caused you trouble by jumping to conclusions...
You really did give me a scare! But I am glad that we cleared up the misunderstanding... Now, can all of you go away? Quickly? Peacefully? Please?		Bernadetta
Benny	I’d like very much to do that, but this lot is convinced you are a master of anti-siege tactics. Even if we explain things to them, they’ll probably say the explanation itself is an anti-siege tactic.
Oh...ugh...		Bernadetta
Benny	So I have a suggestion. Teach them some simple tips for being a shut-in. They will probably interpret what you say as lessons for dealing with sieges and then be on their way.
I-is that really OK? Not that leaving things as they are is any better... OK... I-I’m going to try!		Bernadetta
Valbar	Oh, the door is open!
The master is surprisingly small...		Draug
Gatrie	Wow! She is so cute!
Be quiet. Bernadetta said she would teach us the secret to fending off a siege!		Benny
Bernadetta	The secret to fighting off a siege... F-first and foremost: secure food!
Yes. Preparing food is important. That is the most basic of basics when it comes to siege defense.		Draug
Arden	Oifey said the quartermaster is the most important member in any strategy too.
The second secret to defending against a siege! Um... Er... It’s to come up with a hobby to kill time! And that’s it!		Bernadetta
Valbar	A hobby?! What in the world does that mean?!
My heart is pounding out of my chest...		Bernadetta
Gatrie	A hobby? Oh! I think I get it! She means we need something to keep us calm and focused, right?
I get it! If you lose your sense of ease during a siege, you’ll be tricked by enemy attempts to lure you out!		Draug
Valbar	So, to maintain a sense of calm, we need a hobby that can be enjoyed even while under siege. I’d expect no less of a master of defense. I’m always distracted by fighting and never thought about it.
I’ll do some kind of hobby when I guard a castle so I can maintain a sense of calm and peace too.		Arden
Benny	Now, we have heard what she had to say, so shall we return to our posts? Bernadetta is busy too.
Yes! Thank you for today, Bernadetta! From now on, let’s work together as Askr’s iron wall!		Draug
Bernadetta	*whimper* W-was that really for the best?
It should be fine for now. Besides, you gave good advice. They may be gruff-looking, but they are good people. More or less. It was nice to make your acquaintance.		Benny
Bernadetta	Th-the pleasure with mine. Kind of. By the way, do any of them have an interest in carnivorous plants, maybe?

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Japanese	希望担いし者たち
German	Hoffnungsträger
Spanish (Europe)	Un rayo de esperanza
Spanish (Latin America)	Un rayo de esperanza
French	Symbole d'espoir
Italian	La nostra speranza
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)	背負希望的人們
Portuguese	Um raio de esperança