Light Seekers

Light Seekers
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Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2025-01-07T07:00:00Z
End time	2025-01-21T06:59:59Z
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Availability

This Forging Bonds was made available on:

• 2025-01-07T07:00:00Z – 2025-01-21T06:59:59Z (Notification)

Rewards

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
10	Dew's C Conversation	10	Edain's C Conversation	10	Brigid's C Conversation	10	Midir'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	Dew's B Conversation	300	Edain's B Conversation	300	Brigid's B Conversation	300	Midir'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	Dew's A Conversation	800	Edain's A Conversation	800	Brigid's A Conversation	800	Midir'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	Dew's S Conversation	1,500	Edain's S Conversation	1,500	Brigid's S Conversation	1,500	Midir's S Conversation
1,600	2	1,600	2	1,600	2	1,600	2
1,700	300	1,700	300	1,700	300	1,700	300
1,900	300	1,900	300	1,900	300	1,900	300
2,100	300	2,100	300	2,100	300	2,100	300
2,300	300	2,300	300	2,300	300	2,300	300
2,500	1,500	2,500	1,500	2,500	1,500	2,500	1,500
2,750	300	2,750	300	2,750	300	2,750	300
3,000	10	3,000	10	3,000	10	3,000	10
3,250	500	3,250	500	3,250	500	3,250	500
3,500	10	3,500	10	3,500	10	3,500	10

Bonus schedule

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

Special conversations

Light Seekers

Light Seekers - Opening

Edain	There are more enemies here?!
Get back, Edain! Yah!		Brigid
Are you all right? Did they harm you?		Brigid
Edain	No... I am all right. Thank you, Sister.
Careful! There are more, behind that tree!		Dew
Midir	Stay back, Lady Brigid and Lady Edain!
There were even more enemies hidden here? Thank you, Midir. I'll be forever grateful.		Brigid
Dew	In an unfamiliar world, in a forest, at night... There's no telling where our enemies may strike from.
I suppose it is too dangerous for us to stay here and continue to fight.		Midir
Brigid	Agreed. Let's leave this forest as quickly as we can and regroup with our allies.
I hear there is an Order of Heroes camp at the lake to our west. We should make our way there. I will scout ahead.		Dew
Edain	We will follow behind. Though, let us proceed with caution and save our energy along the way.
Stop! We cannot go this way. Look! Enemies lie in ambush atop those cliffs.		Dew
Midir	It seems we should turn back then.
Wait! Those bushes over there... They shook! You don't think we were followed, do you?		Brigid
Edain	If we fail to act, we will be attacked from both sides...
Edain, Brigid... Run! But keep your distance from the cliff. I will get their attention!		Dew
Midir	You will not do it alone, Dew! I will accompany you. Lady Brigid, Lady Edain, hurry! We shall catch up to you soon!
If we leave you, we leave you to be exposed to danger...		Edain
Brigid	Edain, let's trust them. Dew, Midir, don't do anything reckless!
Leave it to us! Keeping the enemy running is my specialty.		Dew
Brigid	*pant* *pant* We should be able to rest here awhile. Are you well, Edain?
Yes, I am unharmed. But...Midir and Dew...		Edain
Brigid	They're OK. I am sure of it. Now, let's keep moving.

Light Seekers - C

Edain	With every step we take, the forest grows thicker... I cannot see what must be right in front of me.
I haven’t often walked in forests this dark, even during my time with the Orgahil Pirates.		Brigid
Edain	Neither were these forests so thick in Yngvi...
Ah, Yngvi... My home... I would like to return there someday.		Brigid
Edain	Perhaps someday you will. Um...Brigid? Have you agreed to Dew’s strategy to protect me because I am unable to fight?
That was the plan, even though I thought it would be more effective to split up.		Brigid
Edain	I am sorry, but... If I had the strength to fight, I would...
Don’t worry about the fighting. Your powers of healing have done plenty to aid us. All is well. I imagine you must be uneasy, but rest assured, I am here with you. I will protect you, even at the cost of my life.		Brigid
Edain	N-no! That is unacceptable!
But Edain...		Brigid
Edain	We have spent every day until now apart. And I have worried over your safety and well-being. I could not stand it if we were to be separated again. Not after being reunited like this!
...		Brigid
Edain	I shall support you whenever danger befalls you. Please... You must not sacrifice yourself for me, Sister.
I’m sorry for causing you so much grief. Of course you feel this way, after being apart for so long... And now, we finally found each other. You’re right. Let’s help each other from now on. If we survive, we shall do so together.		Brigid
Edain	Yes. No matter what.
With Dew and Midir as well. Through some twist of fate, we were brought here together, to fight side by side. We shall survive and return to Jugdral together.		Brigid

Light Seekers - B

Dew	We made it through... But where are Edain and Brigid?
We must find them at once!		Midir
Dew	Y-yes, but...aren’t we lost too? I can’t tell which way is west...
Your predicament is likely because you ran about so haphazardly.		Midir
Dew	I was confusing the enemy! That’s how it’s done. What did you expect?
I am not blaming you, so please, do not be offended by my frankness.		Midir
Dew	I’m not offended! *sigh* It’s just... If I was going to get lost, I would have preferred to do so with Edain beside me. Don’t you feel the same? Wouldn’t you rather be with Edain or Brigid?
I am not fond of the fact that I cannot protect them now, but... Seeing as how you are here with me, I shall protect you with all my strength.		Midir
Dew	Even though I’m a lowly thief? What’s in it for you?
I owe a great debt to Lord Sigurd.		Midir
Dew	What for?
He saved Lady Edain and me. And you... You lend him your aid, knowing full well of the dangers?		Midir
Dew	It’s just how things worked out, is all. I had nowhere else to go...
Whatever your reasons, you fight beside him, risking your life to do so. And as such, you are my ally, Dew. So I will protect you as I would any other.		Midir
Dew	Er... This conversation is getting a little heavy for my taste, but... I know you’re a good person, Midir. I am sorry.
Why are you sorry?		Midir
Dew	For what I said earlier... I feel like it was hurtful.
It is no matter. Now, let us hurry. We can use the moon to guide us in the correct direction.		Midir
Dew	Yes! Let’s get back to Edain and Brigid and hightail it out of this dreaded forest!

Light Seekers - A

Brigid	We’ve made significant progress. Are you tired, Edain?
Yes, a little... However, I can keep walking. And what about you? You are so tired, you are squinting...		Edain
Brigid	The moon is illuminating the area more than I expected. I should even be able to spot Dew and Midir... Wait! That sound—
It’s the enemy! They are approaching from behind!		Edain
Brigid	Run, Edain! We have to make it out of here before we’re surrounded!
Understood! Be careful, Brigid!		Edain
Brigid	Ugh! So many arrows... There must be numerous foes out there.
Brigid, you arm! Hold still and I will heal it with my staff!		Edain
Brigid	No, we can’t stop. Just keep running, Edain!
If I don’t heal it now—		Edain
Brigid	If only we had the four of us...
There! Haaa!		Midir
Dew	Aha!
Midir! Dew! You are all right!		Edain
Midir	Lady Brigid, Lady Edain! Forgive me for my tardiness!
We spotted your hair from across the forest. It’s so bright and beautiful, it stands out even at night.		Dew
Brigid	Now we can stage a counterattack. It’s time to reduce the enemy forces, then make our way out of here!
Leave it to me!		Midir
Brigid	You saved us... It’s because of you, Midir and Dew, that we made it through this.
You foresaw their arrival, didn’t you, Brigid?		Edain
Midir	My duty is to protect you, and yet... I lost sight of you. Please, accept my apology. Though I am certain you two worked together to make it through this, as is evident by your lack of harm.
And we did the same, which is the only reason we made it this far.		Dew
Brigid	Yes. Two is far better than one. And four... Well, that’s nearly unstoppable. I didn’t know what would come of us, having been summoned to a world we knew nothing of... But Edain, Dew, Midir... I am able to fight somehow despite these challenges because you’re with me.
I feel the same.		Edain
Midir	The conflict we faced today was an opportunity to realize the importance of supporting one another.
Heheheh... I’m sure glad I was able to help too.		Dew
Brigid	Our most powerful tool is not a divine weapon or powerful magic... It is our collaboration. I felt this today. Dawn will come soon. Let’s leave this forest behind and return to the castle in Askr, no matter what’s in our path!

Dew: Benevolent Thief

Dew: Benevolent Thief - C

Dew	Huh... So you started out as Askr’s enemy, Ratatoskr?
Um, yes! I first came to Askr as a Quieting Hand.		Ratatoskr
Brigid	Is that so... I wasn’t aware that you were once at odds with the Order.
Do you mean to say that the Order of Heroes allowed one who aimed to assassinate the prince in their ranks?		Midir
Ratatoskr	W-w-well, things were a little, um... complicated before I joined! I did act as a double agent for a while, sharing information between Askr and Yggdrasill...
Ratatoskr	B-but that’s all behind me! I’m a full-fledged member of the Order of Heroes now.
Ratatoskr	I caused them a lot of trouble back then, so now I want to do whatever I can as a Healing Hand to help them.
It is quite noble to work so earnestly toward repaying a debt.		Edain
Ratatoskr	Y-you think so? I’m feeling a little self-conscious about it now...
Of course. It is wise to have such a clear goal. In fact, don’t you think we could benefit from developing a goal for our own time in Askr?		Brigid
Midir	A wonderful idea, Lady Brigid. Having a collective goal in mind will give us a clearer path forward.
*chuckle* In that case, shall we take some time to think about what this goal should be individually?		Edain
Brigid	Yes, let’s.
A goal... Hm...		Dew

Dew: Benevolent Thief - B

Brigid	Ratatoskr will be lending the four of us her aid in the upcoming battle.
Please let me know if you’re injured, OK? I’ll fix you up right away!		Ratatoskr
Edain	We are in your debt, Ratatoskr.
We do not expect the enemy will approach for some time.		Midir
Brigid	So it seems... Shall we use this time to continue our previous discussion?
Oh, you mean the goal thing, right?		Dew
Edain	What is the goal you decided on, Brigid? I am quite curious.
It’s...about this bow, Yewfelle. It is said that Ullr, one of the 12 legendary crusaders, once wielded it. You entrusted this divine weapon to me, Edain, and my goal is to master it.		Brigid
Midir	I am certain you will reach that goal in no time, Lady Brigid.
Yes, I, too, have faith that you will draw out its true power.		Edain
Brigid	Thank you. What goal did you decide on for yourself, Edain?
My aim is no different here than it was in our homeland. I shall heal and save those who are harmed. If I can but lend my power to you all today, that will be enough.		Edain
Midir	Lady Edain, Lady Brigid, I pledge to protect you both with my life. There can be no greater goal for a knight.
Midir... I thank you.		Edain
Brigid	I admire your conviction, Midir, but don’t overextend yourself. Now then, Dew, do you have a goal?
Uh, y-yeah. A goal... My goal is, um... Hold on, i-it’s on the tip of my tongue, I swear...		Dew
Edain	It is all right, Dew. There is no need to rush your answer.
Mm-hm! It’s important to take the time you need to think through something like this.		Ratatoskr
Dew	Er, if you say so...

Dew: Benevolent Thief - A

Ratatoskr	Oh, there you are, Dew! Thank goodness.
What’s the matter, Ratatoskr? Do you need something from me?		Dew
Ratatoskr	No, it’s just... You didn’t look so good earlier, so I wanted to check on you.
It’s nice of you to worry about me like that.		Dew
Ratatoskr	Um, I want to ask... Is it deciding on a goal that’s bothering you so much?
Well... I once promised Edain that I’d wash my hands of thievery. Put it all behind me.		Dew
Ratatoskr	That’s a good thing, isn’t it? It’s not right to take things from people.
But when I thought about what I’d be left with if I wasn’t a thief anymore, it made me feel...empty. I don’t have the strength of a knight or swordsman. I have absolutely no talent with magic...		Dew
Ratatoskr	It’s hard to change who you are... I think I know how you feel.
You do?		Dew
Ratatoskr	I was once ordered to fight as a Quieting Hand, an assassin. But I just couldn’t bring myself to hurt people... In the end, I couldn’t be anything other than a Healing Hand.
Are you saying I can’t be anything but a thief?		Dew
Ratatoskr	N-no, not at all! It wouldn’t make sense to pretend that everything you’ve gone through until now just never happened.
Ratatoskr	But I know that being a Healing Hand means I’m able to do things I’d never be able to do as a Quieting Hand. So there must be some way to use the skills you developed and hard work you put in for a good cause...
Thieving for a good cause, huh? You know, I think that’ll really help me tackle this whole goal thing. I’ll set aside some time to think on if there’s a way I can make a goal that’ll help everyone...		Dew
Ratatoskr	That’s a great idea!

Dew: Benevolent Thief - S

Dew	Ratatoskr! Perfect timing. I was just looking for you!
H-huh? Oh, hello, Dew. You seem to be in a better place today. It looks like a big weight’s been lifted from your shoulders. It’s good to see you so cheerful again!		Ratatoskr
Dew	Yeah, getting stuck in my own head isn’t really my style. But look, I gave what you said some thought.
Oh... I’m sorry about that. After our conversation, I realized that it was presumptuous of me to—		Ratatoskr
Dew	There’s no need to apologize. On the contrary, I’m grateful! I’m a thief right down to my bones. I did some bad things and got caught. That’s just a fact I have to reflect on. But, y’know... Even though I promised Edain I’d put my thieving days behind me, without that identity, I would have nothing.
Yeah... It’s difficult to change how you live your life.		Ratatoskr
Dew	But! Just like there are evil knights, swordsmen, and mages... There must also be thieves of justice! We can’t all be bad, right? That’s why I’m going to be a chivalrous outlaw!
Ch-ch-chivalrous outlaw?! That sounds so gallant!		Ratatoskr
Dew	I won’t steal from people in need, or those living honestly. No matter what. But it’s fine to steal from villains who cause others to suffer, right?
Um, w-well... As long as you’re only stealing from people like that, it should be OK...probably?		Ratatoskr
Dew	And even if I’m not the strongest fighter, I’m great at scouting and stirring confusion in enemy ranks. I’ll use my thieving skills for good! That’s my goal!
I think that’s an amazing goal, Dew!		Ratatoskr
Dew	Heh. I knew you’d think so! All right then. Time to track down an evildoer and break into their mansion!
What?! Ar-aren’t you moving a little too fast?		Ratatoskr
Dew	They say you shouldn’t hesitate in doing a good deed, right? Hey, why don’t you come with me, Ratatoskr? You can start your journey as a chivalrous outlaw too!
N-no thank you! I’m perfectly content to do my best as a Healing Hand!		Ratatoskr

Edain: Lady of Yngvi

Edain: Lady of Yngvi - C

Jamke	Edain?! I can scarce believe it is really you in this foreign land...
Prince Jamke! And to see you here in Askr as well...		Edain
Dew	The look on your face, Jamke! Hehe... Just holler and I’ll get whatever you need, Edain. I mean...within reason.
Of course, Dew. I will count on your aid.		Edain
Azelle	If anything troubles you, do not hesitate to request my advice. I will talk anytime.
Thank you, Azelle. You are always such a great help to me.		Edain
Midir	Now, now, everyone. Do give her some space...
Hehe... It is quite all right, Midir. No need to concern yourself over me. I was uncertain when I was first summoned, but now... My nerves are calm after seeing friendly faces such as yours. I hope I, too, can be of service here.		Edain
Jamke	As we all do!
And I will come to your aid as I always have, foreign world or not.		Azelle
Dew	I’m going to find something that will make you happy, Edain!
...		Dorothea
Charlotte	... What the— She just got here and now she’s hogging all the attention?!
What do you suppose people see in her? Well, I suppose she’s no run-of-the-mill princess...		Dorothea
Charlotte	Sure, she’s beautiful—one might even say drop-dead gorgeous. But...that doesn’t justify this kind of popularity. Besides, I’m not any less pretty than she is, right?!
Sure...		Dorothea
Charlotte	Hey! What you mean “sure”?!
Oh, don’t mind me. It’s just that I’m so interested in what this princess is all about. Aren’t you?		Dorothea
Charlotte	Hm... If we can keep a close eye on her, we may just figure out how to attract a man with loads of money.

Edain: Lady of Yngvi - B

Edain	So this is the castle’s dining hall... It smells of delicious food. How will I ever decide what to eat amongst all this...
Hey there!		Charlotte
Dorothea	Something the matter?
Oh...I, um... Who might you be?		Edain
Charlotte	You’re Lady Edain, right? Newly summoned here? I’m Charlotte. From Nohr.
And I am Dorothea Arnault, from Fódlan. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.		Dorothea
Edain	The pleasure is mine. I am Edain, the second daughter of House Yngvi.
Her noble smile...is blinding me!		Charlotte
Dorothea	Don’t lose your nerve! We must get close to her! Um... Lady Edain, if it is not too much of a bother, won’t you partake in a meal with us?
Oh, how kind... I had been taking my meals in my room, but it would be nice to eat here in the dining hall. Now that I have ventured all the way here, I feel a bit...lost.		Edain
Charlotte	Well, good thing we found you then! Anything you need, don’t hesitate to ask, OK?
Thank you. I am so grateful to have met you.		Edain
Dorothea	So...what did you think of Lady Edain?
Hmm... How should I put his?		Charlotte
Dorothea	She was like a princess you’d see in a picture book, right?
She’s pretty from a distance, but up close...she’s practically shining!		Charlotte
Dorothea	I can see why everyone is so enamored with her. I mean, even we were starry-eyed around her.
But it’s not just her looks... It’s her personality too!		Charlotte
Dorothea	She praised those around her, saying they were “people one could count on to fight for peace.”
Can you believe it? Every last one of ’em is trying to catch her eye! It’s clear as day!		Charlotte
Dorothea	But I could tell—she really believed in what she was saying.
Yeah... Not calculated or planned at all. It’s like she spoke directly from her heart. Ugh... I dunno. This doesn’t feel too great. All we wanted was to figure out the secret of attraction from her...		Charlotte
Dorothea	Instead, it feels like all we learned was just how far from her we really are.
We’re just hoping to marry for money. Yet, it seems so far out of our reach...		Charlotte

Edain: Lady of Yngvi - A

Charlotte	Damn it! Rrraaah! Don’t mess with me! *pant* *pant* The enemy’s pretty serious today. They’re coming out in force, ready to slit throats! Wait! I-I’m injured... Oh, this could be bad...
Charlotte!		Edain
Charlotte	L-Lady Edain?!
Hold still! I will use my staff to heal you.		Edain
Charlotte	Wh-what are you doing in a place like this? This is the middle of the front lines, you know! And you’ve got not guards with you. It’s way too dangerous!
I heard you were holding back the enemy all alone. I was too worried to stay put, so I came as quickly as I could.		Edain
Charlotte	F-for me?
I am sorry, but I cannot fight. I can only heal you. Even still, I want to help all I can.		Edain
Charlotte	Lady Edain...
Your wounds have closed, but do not push yourself too hard.		Edain
Charlotte	Now I get it... People are drawn to your kindness above all else. It’s not because of your beauty or status.
Did you say something, Charlotte?		Edain
Charlotte	Oh, nothing! I just want to thank you for saving me. I’ll push ahead a little further now. I’ve gotta make use of the support you’ve given me, after all!

Edain: Lady of Yngvi - S

Dorothea	Hello, Edain! Thank you for your support yesterday. With your help, we were able to recover and keep fighting.
Of course. I am just happy to know you are all right.		Edain
Charlotte	Hey! You’re calling her Edain, not Lady Edain?!
I asked her to address me like she would anyone else. This way I feel closer to her.		Edain
Dorothea	Does it feel as though I’m one step ahead of you, Charlotte?
Hey now! There’s no reason to fight over her! Um... Lady Edain, you must be uncomfortable just standing around talking... Wouldn’t you like to come with me to the dining hall?		Charlotte
Edain	I would be glad to.
Hey, Jamke! Look at that over there!		Dew
Jamke	Hm? What is it?
You know Edain... I have something to tell you. Charlotte, she—		Dorothea
Charlotte	Hold it right there, Dorothea! You’re the one who—
Hehe... You two are sure great together. You must be very close.		Edain
Dew	More and more Heroes are coming to shower Lady Edain with attention.
Others are drawn to her beauty, her kindness, and her inner strength. This merely means it matters not if she’s in Jugdral or in Askr.		Jamke
Dew	It looks like you’ll have to rival for her attention. If you want to approach her, don’t you think it’s wise to do so sooner rather than later?
Wh-what are you suggesting? I am not sure I look at Edain that way... Hey, wait! I am still talking!		Jamke
Dew	Heheheh! You make is so easy to tease you, Jamke!
Oh, look how late it is! We lost track of time. We will talk again soon, Edain.		Dorothea
Charlotte	No trying to get ahead of me, Dorothea! Be sure to talk to me too, Lady Edain!
I am who I am now because of the support I received from others. Gods, please protect all who are precious to me.		Edain

Brigid: Awakened Bow

Brigid: Awakened Bow - C

Brigid	I thank you for showing me the castle. I know you must be busy.
Oh, it’s no trouble! This castle is huge, and I don’t want you to get lost. We’ve seen the training grounds and the library, so next is the dining hall. It’s this way.		Fjorm
Darros	Phew! There we go! All done, and nicely, if I say so meself.
Hello, Darros! Thank you for your hard work cleaning the hall. It’s as shiny as a mirror!		Fjorm
Brigid	Hm... The scent of salt... Princess Fjorm, might you introduce us?
This is Darros, a pirate of Archanea.		Fjorm
Darros	Former pirate, lass, former pirate! I washed my hands clean of piracy when I met the good Prince Marth.
Oh, how rude of me! I didn’t mean to suggest...		Fjorm
Brigid	I am Brigid of Jugdral. Like you, I was once a pirate.
Really, now? I thought you was a princess too!		Darros
Fjorm	Darros uses his spare time to clean the castle when he’s not training. And we really appreciate it!
I do it cos I want to. Even when I was a pirate I preferred swabbin’ the deck to stabbin’ an innocent crewman.		Darros
Brigid	Most pirates are surly dogs, and most honest sailors aren’t much better. You are...a bit different, aren’t you?
Haha! I’ve long been told I’m an odd’un. But late to clean the library, I am! And so I take my leave!		Darros
Brigid	He takes his duties seriously. Pirates, I have met many. None are his like.
He’s a very kind, thoughtful man. I could learn something from him. You may be surprised to hear that the Order of Heroes has many pirates in its ranks. Just like Darros, they are all unique Heroes.		Fjorm
Brigid	I would meet them, these unique pirates.

Brigid: Awakened Bow - B

Brigid	The Askran port is splendid. It is teeming with people, and so lively.
Look! I can see the man I wanted to introduce you to. He’s over on that pier. He lends his strength to us in battle, but he also transports cargo for the Order of Heroes by ship! Ah, he’s looking this way! Hello, Fargus!		Fjorm
Fargus	Hoy, Princess Fjorm! So you came all this way after all. Well, don’t just stand there! Let’s be on our way.
Of course! Shall we, Brigid?		Fjorm
Fargus	I know I say this every time, but watch your feet.
I will!		Fjorm
Aaagh!		Fjorm
Brigid	Careful, Princess.
Ah, thank you! I slipped.		Fjorm
Fargus	Givin’ me a heart attack you are, lass. Now who’s this with you?
Well met. I am Brigid of Jugdral.		Brigid
Fargus	Feel like I’ve seen you before... Though maybe it’s just my imagination. Got your sea legs, I see. You a sailor? Nah, not a sailor... There’s something about how you carry yourself.
I understand what you imply. Yes, I once led a group of pirates in Orgahil. I have since put that life behind me.		Brigid
Fargus	A former pirate, eh? I bet you have a story or two. Mind sharing?
Fargus	So you were taken in as a child by the captain and raised a pirate after losin’ your memories...
He was an upstanding and chivalrous outlaw, to be sure. Of course, the same cannot be said of all the crew. When he passed away and I took command, some mutinied.		Brigid
Fargus	Miscreants! No pirate should put their captain’s daughter to the blade.
Talking to you puts me right back there. It’s almost like he lives again. Strange, isn’t it?		Brigid
Fargus	That so? Well, it’s the same for me. I feel like I already know you. Truth told, I had one like you in my crew.
Like me? How do you mean?		Brigid
Fargus	Took a blow to the head and lost his memories. Said he couldn’t remember who he was or where he was from, so I took him in.
An amnesiac pirate? That’s just like her!		Fjorm
Fargus	He was a bold one, always in high spirits. He’d bellow, “I’m the leader of Fargus’s suicide squad!” No matter what sea you’re sailin’, in whatever world, you’ll find people who need a hand. There are people being abused in every land you’ll chart. That’s who we want to help.
Bahaha!		Brigid
Fargus	Somethin’ funny ‘bout what I said?
No, not really. But those words do remind me of the man who raised me, Fargus. Thank you for the tale.		Brigid
Fargus	Right. Well, if you find yourself in need, we’ll be there. So don’t be a stranger—you can count on us!

Brigid: Awakened Bow - A

Brigid	This shop looks like it carries old maps... I have a suspicion we will find the next person here.
Yes! He says that he’s in search of a treasure map here in Askr. He dreams of amassing a great fortune. Oh, look! He’s come outside.		Fjorm
Geese	That damn miser. Saw right through me... *sigh* Being penniless is rough. The cold wind blowing through the cracks in the walls bites just as hard in Askr.
Hello, Geese!		Fjorm
Geese	Oh, hello, Princess. And who might this woman be? You look familiar...though I might be imagining it. You new here?
I am Brigid of Jugdral. I was once a pirate, like you. Well met, sir.		Brigid
Geese	You kidding? You look like a noblewoman born and bred. Yet you were a pirate? Hm, maybe I sounded a bit rude...but I was just surprised, is all.
Hehe. You’re not wrong. In truth, Brigid IS a noblewoman.		Fjorm
Geese	A pirate and a noble? That’s new to me. Quite a life story, I imagine!
Yes, you could say that... Right, Brigid?		Fjorm
Geese	Rough times indeed, though it seems you’ve come out the other side just fine.
It was a time of war... Many suffered far more than I. In fact, I would say I was blessed. The captain raised me to be a survivor.		Brigid
Geese	He must have been a good man.
Indeed he was. Now, Geese, to return to the beginning... You search for a map?		Brigid
Geese	My whole life. See, my family were merchants who shipped out on the seas. My older brother was all set to inherit the business, but then he ran off. It fell to me instead. But war broke out, and I couldn’t do business anymore...
I didn’t know that. So you weren’t always a pirate.		Fjorm
Geese	The war upended everything, my business included. I had no choice. My crew were good people though. None of ‘em want to fight or steal. Pirates we may be, but only in name. We’re better at getting things and people where they need to be.
It seems that the pirates of other worlds all have their own stories, their own circumstances.		Brigid
Geese	Tell you the truth, my dream is to rebuild the business and get back to honest shipping. I want to strike it rich and feed my crew... But you need money to make money.
And that is where the treasure map comes in.		Brigid
Geese	The sea isn’t a battlefield. It’s where you make your dreams come true. I’ll get my hands on that money, look out at the gleaming waves, and I’ll shout... “Look here, crew! I did it! We made it! The sea always provides!”
No matter how fiercely the seas rage, you cling to your dreams. Wonderful.		Brigid
Fjorm	I hope your dream comes true, Geese!

Brigid: Awakened Bow - S

Brigid	I thank you, Princess Fjorm, for your generosity with your time. I met a number of fine pirates among the Order of Heroes, and it is all thanks to you.
I am so glad I took the time, then!		Fjorm
Brigid	All those I met are brave souls who live with the sea. Chivalrous outlaws all, and determined to face the wrath of the waves. If they join together, it would be a great boon to Askr, I believe.
Makes an old man happy to hear those fine words.		Fargus
Brigid	Fargus! And the rest of you are with him too.
Peace means more than money. After all, peace brings business with it!		Geese
Darros	I may have put me piratin’ days behind me, but I’ll be of use, make no mistake!
Listen up, Brigid. We have an idea. How ‘bout the four of us joining up as a pirate band?		Fargus
Geese	We should be working together, don’t you think?
I’ll swab the decks!		Darros
Brigid	I suppose this must make us the Askr Pirates. And I think Fargus must be the captain.
Haha! I thank you for the thought, but I’m better when I let loose and smash some skulls. I’ll leave the captaining to you, if it’s all the same.		Fargus
Brigid	But when I was captain, I could not hold my crew together...and in the end, they betrayed me.
I think this is where I step in.		Brigid
Brigid	You... You are me? Another me? But how?
Heh-heh. Yes, I am you. But from another world.		Brigid
Fjorm	I should have introduced you already! Please forgive me!
Fjorm	Yes, this is Brigid—the pirate. She came to Askr to join in our pirate festival.
Well, no wonder you looked so familiar!		Fargus
Geese	True it is. I’d seen her before, but your manner is so different...I didn’t put it together till now.
So what do you say? Cocaptains? We may have a lot to learn, but two heads are better than one, no?		Brigid
Brigid	You may be right. We can make it work—if you are willing. Let us lead this pirate band and bring peace to the seas of Askr.
Then it’s settled. Let us raise the flag of the Askr Pirates!		Brigid
Darros	No complaints from me, captains. I look forward to followin’ yer orders!
Aye. We have two goddesses to lead us. Lead us to treasure, I expect!		Geese
Lifis	What’s this I hear? It’s a travesty! I heard a beautiful new arrival to Askr has been meeting with pirates— so why not me? August, what’s the meaning of this?
Do not bring your nonsense to me. I have important tactical decisions to make. If I were to theorize, I would point to your demeanor and conduct. Look there and you shall have your answer.		August
Lifis	What? Fools, the lot of you. Fools!

Midir: Archer of Yngvi

Midir: Archer of Yngvi - C

Midir	Haa!
Midir	Tch! My aim is still not good enough. Concentrate... Haa!
Hm? Oh, it’s Midir. He’s been at the training grounds lately, working so hard on his bowmanship.		Sharena
Midir	Still not enough... You’ll be useless to the princesses if you stay like this! You must improve... Haa!
He seems so focused. But... something’s wrong. What is it...		Sharena
Ronan	Ah, Princess Sharena. Did you come to train too?
Hello, Ronan! Oh, and hello, Castor and Neimi.		Sharena
Neimi	G-good day, Princess.
Princess Sharena, I was hoping we could resume our conversation from before. See...my mother is ill, and—		Castor
Ronan	Perhaps that’s a topic for another time, Castor. Let’s speak with Midir while we have the chance.
U-um, hello. You’re Midir, correct? Apologies for interrupting your training.		Neimi
Midir	Hm? You three are archers... Oh, and Princess Sharena. Is something the matter?
Ah, no. I was just passing by, but it seems the others have something to discuss with you.		Sharena
Midir	What can I do for you?
We wanted to offer an invitation. Perhaps you would like to come hunting with us.		Ronan
Castor	The mountains around the castle are abundant with game.
And the dining staff asked us to secure meat for tonight’s dinner. We thought it might lighten your mood.		Neimi
Midir	My mood?
Oh! In that case, allow me to accompany you! I would love to watch you all hunt!		Sharena
Midir	All right. Lead the way.

Midir: Archer of Yngvi - B

Castor	Haaa!
Ah! That bird dodged your shot! But it was a commendable effort, Castor.		Sharena
Castor	I thought I had it! It has been a while since my last hunt, but I hadn’t thought my aim had dulled this much.
Is that so? I had heard you were born into a family of hunters like I was.		Ronan
Castor	Yes, but it didn’t make much money, so I stopped... Heheh.
Oh! See there? Haaa!		Neimi
Ronan	Very impressive, Neimi, but I’d expect nothing less. Seems although the bird was quick, you were far quicker.
Heheheh... It must be thanks to my grandfather’s teachings.		Neimi
Midir	You are all quite skilled. I cannot allow myself to fall behind... Haaa!
W-wow... Midir slew one with one shot too!		Castor
Sharena	All right, everyone! Let’s take a break.
I see... So your grandfather was a skilled archer as well. I see where you get your talents, Neimi.		Midir
Neimi	Yes, it’s all thanks to him. He taught me when I was little... You are quite skilled yourself.
Thank you. I studied as a squire. I was so young... Back then, I knew little and understood less. I chafe at the memories. But even so...		Midir
Sharena	It’s good to see you smiling... I’m glad.
Sharena	It seemed like you were pushing yourself very hard at the training grounds. I admit, I was...concerned.
My apologies if I worried you. In the mountains, training with my bow always begot a sense of peace. But lately, the weight of responsibility when I draw my bow has been... well...overwhelming at times.		Midir
Ronan	Even if what you do is the same, the weight it puts on the heart changes as you do.
Hm? I think I just heard something!		Castor
Ronan	I heard it too.
Th-there! In the tall grass!		Neimi

Midir: Archer of Yngvi - A

Castor	Aaahhh! It’s a bear!
ROOOAAARRR!		???
Ronan	I can’t believe it snuck up on us! H-how did we miss it?!
Whoa! I had no idea bears could even get this big!		Sharena
Neimi	Princess Sharena, this is no time to focus on your surprise! Watch out!
Aaahhh!		Sharena
Midir	Duck, Princess! Hmph! Hrraa!
Rrragh?! *growl*		???
Sharena	H-huh? M-Midir. You saved me.
What impeccable aim... You felled that bear with a single shot!		Ronan
Sharena	Phew... That was close. Thank you, Midir. I owe you my life!
Wh-what? N-not at all, Princess. You were in danger, and my body, it just... reacted to protect you...		Midir
Castor	But to hit the target’s weak point in such a turbulent situation was truly astounding.
And to slay it with one shot, no less. Even my grandfather would be impressed!		Neimi
Midir	It’s strange... By the time I knew I must protect you... I had already nocked my arrow and released my bowstring without a thought. As if...being guided by...
Midir?		Ronan
Midir	I see. I understand it now, though perhaps only vaguely. Ronan, Castor, Neimi, Princess Sharena... Thank you for bringing me hunting. It seems it was precisely what I needed. Please, let us continue...

Midir: Archer of Yngvi - S

Midir	Right...there! Haaa!
Midir	Breathe. Eyes on the target... Yaaa!
Wow! Great work today, Midir! As always, your help was simply invaluable!		Sharena
Midir	Princess Sharena. I am glad to see you unharmed. If we keep this up in our final push, victory will be ours.
Hold on... Midir? Is it me, or is something different? You’ve changed, haven’t you? I saw it when you first came to Askr... How far you pushed yourself, and how hard you were on, well, you.		Sharena
Midir	Before Askr, I was...a failure, unable to see any of my responsibilities to the end. And others paid for it...
I see. So that’s why you spent so much time at the training grounds.		Sharena
Midir	Yes...but even so, no matter how many times I drew on my bowstring, nothing changed. I was still me. Why do I even wield a bow? To defend others? To protect myself? To feel strong? My bow never answered. So in Askr, I decided to reach for strength and strength alone.
But something changed when we were hunting, didn’t it?		Sharena
Midir	When it came to saving you, my body reacted, moved on its own! And I remembered why I carry this bow... I have people to protect. People I must protect. I am grateful that you would worry over me, Princess Sharena, and to the others for bringing me hunting.
Grateful? Please, think nothing of it! I should be thanking you. You’re the one who saved me, after all.		Sharena
Midir	Heh. I became a knight with this bow. Now I truly understand what it means to wield its strength. For Lady Brigid, Lady Edain, and my beloved companions in Askr, I will become stronger...

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