Inspiring Beacon/Story

Inspiring Beacon - Opening

Ogier	Ah, Bors. So this is where you were.
And you have come here too, Ogier... I must say, the best views of Askr are from right here, the castle itself.		Bors
Ogier	I am fond of this view as well. The castle area is quite large, is it not?
With the majestic audience chamber, training grounds, dining hall, stables... It is really quite overwhelming. I heard that many Heroes have come here. And this kingdom called Askr is a place where worlds converge.		Bors
Ogier	Then I intend to train and grow strong enough to stand proud amongst these great Heroes.
Haha, that's the spirit. I must not fall behind myself.		Bors
Ogier	First I will explore the castle and get a feel for its most important areas.
That is a great idea. Our strength as knights of Ostia lies in our iron-clad defenses. This will be the first step of many to familiarize ourselves with important locations. So, I shall accompany you.		Bors
Ogier	I knew this castle was large, but even so, I underestimated its size.
Not only that, but it is also difficult to attack, and easy to defend. It is impressive, indeed. Would you look at that? It is Lady Lilina and Elffin over there.		Bors
Lilina	Bors and Ogier! Are you two exploring the castle together?
Yes. We cannot let anything happen to you for failing to protect you because we were lost in the castle.		Bors
Lilina	Thank you, Bors. But I should do my part too, by nurturing my mastery of magic so you don't need to worry!
That is heartening to hear.		Bors
Elffin	When I saw Lilina's new tome... Even I, a mere bard, can tell that it is rather significant. I surmise that Lady Lilina can draw out its full power with her exceptional talent in the art of magic.
I believe this as well. With Lady Lilina's work ethic, she is sure to draw out the tome's power.		Ogier
Lilina	I wonder... I am doing my best, but that doesn't mean my efforts will bear fruit. It would be best to test out my power before taking to the battlefield.
How about the training grounds? There is equipment there for such things, is there not?		Bors
Lilina	That's it! Let's have a mock battle between the four of us!
A...mock battle?! Between us?		Bors
Lilina	Exactly!
N-no! We cannot do that! Our role is to protect you, not to fight you!		Ogier
Lilina	But you won't be truly fighting me.
Even still... On the off chance we were to injure you...		Bors
Lilina	If you hold back just because you are afraid to hurt me, there would be no point in a mock battle.
Hmm... What about you, Elffin? What do you think about all this?		Bors
Elffin	I agree with Lady Lilina. And there are many talented healers in the Order of Heroes. If your fears manifest, they will lend their aid.
Hehe... There, a seal of approval from one of the Lycian League's most respected strategists! Let's prepare!		Lilina

Inspiring Beacon - C

Elffin	I have arranged for us to use the Training Tower for our mock battle. To achieve victory, either destroy the flag in your opponent’s territory or force them to surrender. Lady Lilina and I will comprise one team. Bors and Ogier, you will comprise the other.
Hold it! We, as members of the knights of Ostia, will bring our weapons to bear against Lilina?!		Ogier
Elffin	That is correct. As you two have been in the same order of knights, you must have developed formations.
Well, yes, but...		Ogier
Bors	If this is the way it must be, then we have no choice. We will use this as an opportunity to test our cooperation. So, what will it be? Shall we ready ourselves for this challenge?
We shall. Let’s return to our respective encampments and begin preparing our strategies.		Lilina
Ogier is still new, but Bors is a highly skilled warrior. It won’t be easy going up against them. We must utilize every ounce of our strength and avoid clumsy mistakes if we want any chance of winning.		Lilina
Elffin	You do not mean to take them head-on, do you? As opposed to employing any special tactics? Might this be the reason you proposed a mock battle such as this?
It is... Simply put, I want to know how powerful I am now. There are many Heroes from Elibe who have been summoned here...		Lilina
Elffin	Yes, that is true. Among them are great Heroes of Elibe’s past. Some are even from before our time.
Yes, I...I met my father, who had long passed in our world, as well as Lord Eliwood from when he was younger. I would like to show them how I have grown up and how powerful I have become now.		Lilina
Elffin	Really? Certainly they will be quite pleased at how you have grown.
I hope so. It’s the reason I want to have this mock battle. But...Bors and Ogier both seem...hesitant.		Lilina
Elffin	Well then, let us show them the power you possess now. Then they will know how they must fight you.

Inspiring Beacon - B

Ogier	I cannot believe we must fight against Lady Lilina... What if we injure her?
She does have a skilled strategist by her side... Perhaps we are the ones who should worry about getting hurt.		Bors
Ogier	I am also well aware of Lilina’s mastery of magic. This will be anything but straightforward. But, if my blade were to harm her... I... I just cannot stop worrying about this!
Think of it this way... If we lose, are you prepared to admit that you held back in fear of harming her?		Bors
Ogier	Well...
What do you have to gain from holding back? Besides, if we fight with all our might, Lady Lilina will have all the more to gain from it.		Bors
Ogier	You are right. I should have considered Lady Lilina’s motivation...
That is one of the duties of a retainer. Focus on the task at hand, Ogier!		Bors
Ogier	Understood! I shall wield my blade with all my might for Lady Lilina!
There it is! The signal that the mock battle has begun. I do not believe they will attack us knights head-on. First and foremost, I will prepare our defenses and observe. Follow up as you always do, Ogier!		Bors
Ogier	Y-yes...leave it to me!
Lady Lilina’s magic... Sir Elffin’s wits... I do wonder how they will approach.		Bors
Ogier	Bors! That blue bird... It’s Elffin’s!
Now, Lady Lilina!		Elffin
Lilina	I’m coming straight for you! Haaa!
Wh-wha— A frontal assault?!		Bors

Inspiring Beacon - A

Lilina	Yaaah!
Lilina	Raging inferno! Hiyaaah!
Ugh! Even with our talent in defending, she is pushing us to our limit... If we make it through this, we can strike back in an instant. Just...hold strong, Ogier!		Bors
Ogier	I will! Lady Lilina is a serious fighter. I will not hold back one ounce of strength. Rrraaah!
The uncertainty in their blades has lifted, Lady Lilina. Stay alert!		Elffin
Lilina	I will not back down! If I withdraw, Father and Lord Eliwood will never see how I have grown! I will strike them with everything I have learned!
This... I never knew Lady Lilina was capable of such aggression!		Bors
Ogier	I am unable to withstand the strength of her magic! I am only falling further behind!
There are slight breaks in their formation... This is your chance, Lady Lilina!		Elffin
Lilina	I’ve got it!
What happened?!		Bors
Lilina	Their flag broke! Victory is ours!
Well fought, Lady Lilina.		Elffin
Lilina	Thank you, Elffin. I could not have done it without your support.
We...were defeated...		Bors
Lilina	Thank you both as well. I was so pleased you agreed to fight me!
My efforts were pitiful. At first I was afraid to harm you, but we agreed to fight with all our might. Even then...		Ogier
Elffin	It is understandable. Of course you would never assume we would strike you head-on. We took advantage of this assumption, and one might say we snuck up on you. However, you should be proud of your exceptional defenses. Even against a surprise attack, you nearly withstood our assault. It was truly impressive to behold.
Yes, it was. Even though our surprise attack was successful, it faltered because of you. I would expect no less from the knights of Ostia. You fought together splendidly.		Lilina
Bors	I am grateful for your words. And believe me when I say I will work even harder to improve.
As will I! So that I may never bring shame to the knights of Ostia nor to you, Lady Lilina.		Ogier
Lilina	Haha! Haven’t I told you to quit being so formal around me?
Hahaha! You are acting even more earnest than usual, Ogier!		Bors
Elffin	As knights of Ostia, you appear to have grown more united, just as Lady Lilina’s strength has grown. I, too, wish to take what I have learned here and grow in the future.
Let us all become stronger and be inspiring beacons that shine light upon the future of the Lycian League!		Lilina

Scenario
Hint of Potential ←		Inspiring Beacon		Gust of Ostia →
Ogier	Elffin		Lilina		Bors

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