The Protectors

The Protectors
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Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2026-01-06T07:00:00Z
End time	2026-01-20T06:59:59Z
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Availability

This Forging Bonds was made available on:

• 2026-01-06T07:00:00Z – 2026-01-20T06:59:59Z

Rewards

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
10	Lute's C Conversation	10	L'Arachel's C Conversation	10	Morva's C Conversation	10	Franz'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	Lute's B Conversation	300	L'Arachel's B Conversation	300	Morva's B Conversation	300	Franz'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	Lute's A Conversation	800	L'Arachel's A Conversation	800	Morva's A Conversation	800	Franz'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	Lute's S Conversation	1,500	L'Arachel's S Conversation	1,500	Morva's S Conversation	1,500	Franz'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×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×
Day 2	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×
Day 3	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×
Day 4	1.5×	1.0×	1.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×
Day 5	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×
Day 6	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.0×	2.0×
Day 7	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×	1.5×
Day 8	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×
Day 9	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×
Day 10	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×
Day 11	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×
Day 12	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.0×	2.0×	2.0×
Day 13	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×
Day 14	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×	1.5×	2.0×

Special conversations

The Protectors

The Protectors - Opening

L'Arachel	Enough! You cannot walk around with that monster any longer!
Oh, but this mogall is the subject of my research, so I need to observe it with great care.		Lute
L'Arachel	What are you saying?! Monsters are impure beings! There is no reason that monsters and humans should coexist. This will not be tolerated!
Hence why my research is necessary, so that coexistence can be made possible.		Lute
Franz	U-um... Will you both settle down, please...
Are you saying you don't mind monsters roaming around you, Franz?!		L'Arachel
Franz	N-no, I... I mean you don't have to argue right after being summoned to another world...
If you'll look closely, you'll see that this tiny mogall is a very interesting specimen. And it won't attack us, so there won't be any problems.		Lute
L'Arachel	Excuse me! There's nothing but problems! What sort of twisted hobby is this?!
Whoa, now. This is getting out of hand... Oh, I know! Morva is here too, and he may be willing to assist us.		Franz
Morva	Ah...yes. I can understand both sides.
Monsters pose a threat to us! We cannot eat and sleep comfortably while they are around!		L'Arachel
Morva	So this is the monster? It is fairly docile, is it not?
Thanks to my proficient research, this mogall is obedient. I am superior, after all.		Lute
Morva	And you are prepared to take responsibility if something goes awry?
Of course. Though, with my excellent research, there is nothing that could possibly go awry.		Lute
Morva	Hm... In that case, you may continue with your observations.
Wh-what?! Please wait! There's a monster before us! Morva?!		L'Arachel
Franz	He left...
Time to return to my research. Come, my mogall, let's go.		Lute
L'Arachel	What is happening? Approving of a monster among us... Ugh! Absurd!

The Protectors - C

L'Arachel	Ugh! I cannot comprehend this...
Good day, Lady L’Arachel. Are you... upset about something? About what happened yesterday, perhaps?		Franz
L'Arachel	Of course I am! I cannot be convinced, nor do I trust his conclusion! Morva has been sealing away monsters in Darkling Woods since ancient times. Why would someone like him ignore a monster roaming around among us?!
W-well...I’m sure Morva has his reasons.		Franz
L'Arachel	As the princess of Rausten, I must destroy all evil monsters! Allowing them to run loose would be chaos! My father and mother gave their lives to protect people from such a tragedy.
Oh, Lady L’Arachel... I’m so sorry for your loss. We Knights of Renais work hard every day...		Franz
L'Arachel	Monsters rob people of their future. I will never tolerate their existence, no matter what! I just cannot understand what Morva is thinking!
Yes, well...me too. I thought he would have rebuked Lute for researching a monster.		Franz
L'Arachel	Worrying about it does nothing. We must act while the iron’s hot. Franz! Let’s request a chat with Morva.
O-oh, uh... Right now?		Franz
L'Arachel	Come to think of it, where is that self-righteous Lute? I’d like to bring her with us to see Morva.
I heard she’s been absorbed in her research since this morning...		Franz
Lute	Hmm... I see. Very interesting. I wonder, could this...
Lute	Aha. So that’s what it does. Then what about this?
Lute	Oh... I miscalculated. However, it is still within the parameters...

The Protectors - B

L'Arachel	Pardon our intrusion, Morva. Is now a good time to talk?
Oh, it is you again...		Morva
Franz	We’re sorry... But to be honest, we can’t make sense of what happened yesterday. Why didn’t you reprimand Lute for having a monster?
Hm...		Morva
L'Arachel	You are the great hero who, along with heroes who held the Sacred Stones, destroyed the Demon King. I did not believe you would ever approve of a monster!
Oh, you two... Do you know how the monsters of Magvel are born?		Morva
Franz	They’re born in Darkling Woods... That is what I’ve been told.
They are born there because of the Demon King we thought we defeated.		Morva
L'Arachel	Wh-what do you mean?
With the Sacred Stones, we sealed away the Demon King’s soul. However, foul venom poured from his corpse... It transformed the once beautiful forest floor into a virulent mud from which monsters can emerge.		Morva
Franz	So his corpse is the source of the monsters?
Yes. Ever since then, we manaketes have dwelt in the woods and battled the monsters over hundreds of years.		Morva
L'Arachel	And it is due to your efforts that monsters did not spill into the human world!
Alas, our actions were only a temporary measure. We believed that both the Demon King and the monsters must be destroyed completely. Lute, you see, is exploring a new possibility we did not consider—a future of coexistence...		Morva
L'Arachel	But if it fails...
Whether it succeeds or fails is not for us to know now. I may have been summoned here to witness this possibility.		Morva
L'Arachel	Morva... I think I understand you now. But I have my own justice I will act upon!

The Protectors - A

Lute	I see... Now, what if we... Huh? I feel...dizzy...
Pull yourself together!		L'Arachel
Lute	L’Arachel... Why are you here?
I’ve been keeping an eye on you. I see you’re so obsessed with your subject, you’ve barely rested.		L'Arachel
Lute	How perceptive of you. So, if you know that, I gather you haven’t rested either?
We’re not talking about me! And of course, Dozla and Rennac assisted me in keeping watch, so I am the epitome of health! However, I am curious, Lute... What pushes you so much?		L'Arachel
Lute	If we can coexist with monsters, the number of people attacked by them would be reduced to zero. The sooner I conclude my research, the faster I can lessen the number of these attacks. Which is precisely why, even if it shaves time off my life, the value of my research is immeasurable.
So...the purpose of your research is to protect people?		L'Arachel
Lute	There are many ways to climb a mountain. I’ve simply chosen the path only I can climb. That’s all!
If you’re so confident, then you better be successful. I will keep watch, and if anything goes wrong, I will back you up.		L'Arachel
Lute	Your feelings alone mean so much to me. Nothing will go wrong. I am superior, after all.
Thank goodness you two have come to a mutual understanding.		Franz
Morva	Their paths differ, yet their goal is the same. They must have joined hands for the possibility of a better future.
The future Lute pictures... I’d like to believe in that future too. I’m not one for research, but I’d be glad to help in any way I can.		Franz
Morva	We always assume our problems can only be solved by fighting... However, there is nothing better than being able to protect others without anyone getting harmed. We were not able to achieve this future, but I do hope you all will pave the way.

Lute: Limitless Curiosity

Lute: Limitless Curiosity - C

Lute	Thank you for finding the mogall before it caused a ruckus. I wondered what might happen after it disappeared from the room.
I was certainly surprised when it came flying into this room.		Constance
Hapi	Coco’s dramatic scream startled me more than the monster did.
Hush, you! That would have made anyone scream.		Constance
Hapi	Really? Don’t you find the little thing kind of cute? More importantly, have you ever seen any other Heroes being followed by a monster? Are you using a spell to keep it here?
Naturally. As you would expect from a genius mage extraordinaire.		Lute
Hapi	Hmm.
Still, it escaping is a concern. Perhaps the magic is not as effective as I had hoped. Strange...		Lute
Hapi	Oh. It might be my fault.
Your fault? What do you mean?		Lute
Hapi	I may have let out a sigh earlier.
How does that have any relation to the mogall’s escape?		Lute
Hapi	Hmm... Coco, would you explain?
Hapi has a...unique ability to attract monsters when she sighs.		Constance
Lute	You attract monsters by sighing? You two are from Fódlan, correct? Are there a lot of people with such abilities there?
I doubt it. I wasn’t always like this. Certain circumstances led to my turning out this way.		Hapi

Lute: Limitless Curiosity - B

Lute	Excuse me.
Hm? You’re the one from yesterday... If you’re looking for the monster, it’s not here.		Hapi
Lute	Actually, I was looking for you, not the mogall. I wanted to ask you about your ability.
What about it?		Hapi
Lute	Being able to attract monsters with a sigh is, in a broad sense, a means of controlling them, wouldn’t you agree? If I can study it, I could apply what I learn to the research I am conducting on coexisting with monsters.
You’re saying this could help you, but I’m not sure I understand how.		Hapi
Lute	When you sigh, what sort of monsters are lured in? If you can tell me that, it might help me understand this.
My memories are not very positive, so I don’t recall much. In fact, that doesn’t sound like fun, anyway. I’d really rather not, like, talk about my ability at all.		Hapi
Lute	Can I ask you to reconsider?
Hmm...		Hapi
Lute	If I am successful in my research, it’s possible that these monsters would threaten fewer people. Would you assist me for the sake of saving lives?
When you put it like that, I’d feel bad if I turned you down. I can introduce you to someone who knows a lot about the Crests of our world. He might be able to help.		Hapi
Lute	All right. I get the feeling this is just a polite way to get rid of me, but I appreciate it.

Lute: Limitless Curiosity - A

Linhardt	Ahh... So that is why you came to me.
Yes. I was told that you, out of all the Heroes in Askr, know the most about the Crests of Fódlan.		Lute
Linhardt	I wouldn’t say I know all that much. Now if Professor Hanneman was here for this... Well, it may take a while, but I should explain the myths and history of our world to you first.
Hmm... I think I understand for the most part. The Crests of Fódlan are the strength that was imbued in Saint Seiros and her allies. And to this day, the power of the Crests continues to be passed on to their descendants. Is that right?		Lute
Linhardt	That’s the gist of it. Thanks for being such a quick study.
It’s easy for me to grasp history. I am superior, after all.		Lute
Linhardt	There are many different Crests, but some are so incredibly rare that they aren’t well-known in the world. The Crest of Timotheos that Hapi has is one of those. Saint Timotheos was said to converse with and control birds and beasts.
Don’t you mean monsters?		Lute
Linhardt	The ancient text I read had nothing in it about monsters. Hapi might not talk about it, but when she was younger she was abducted by some bad people in Fódlan. Her Crest’s power may have been tampered with during that time.
Oh. Maybe that explains why she didn’t want to make it a topic of conversation.		Lute
Linhardt	That is all I really know. Ahh... All this talking has made me so sleepy.
Thank you. You helped me come up with several hypotheses. Now I need to test them.		Lute
Linhardt	Oh? Where are you going?
I’m going to find Hapi and ask her to help me with an experiment.		Lute
Linhardt	What experiment?
I plan to ask her to sigh when she wakes up tomorrow morning.		Lute

Lute: Limitless Curiosity - S

Lute	Hm. Just as I thought...
I tried sighing right after I woke up, just like you said. Is this what you were hoping for?		Hapi
Lute	Yes. Since the mogall appeared in this room, I now know my hypothesis was correct.
What was your hypothesis?		Constance
Lute	I had a theory regarding a possible pattern with Hapi’s sighs. In this castle, there are a variety of species from many worlds. Last night, I located pegasi, dragons, and some Heroes who can transform into beasts.
Eh... Sounds like a lot of work.		Hapi
Lute	When Hapi sighed, only the mogall was drawn in by it. Meaning only monsters are affected. Animals, which Saint Timotheos was believed to have controlled, weren’t.
It’s true. Only monsters appear when this happens.		Constance
Lute	It’s natural to theorize that Hapi can only attract the nearest monster. I had taken precautionary measures in case anything was drawn in from outside the castle... But it seems as though those fears were unfounded.
You thought about that? I’m a little surprised, honestly.		Hapi
Lute	I make no oversights when it comes to my preparations. I am superior, after all. You can feel safe continuing to assist me with my research. If you learn to manage the monsters, you shouldn’t have to worry, even if you accidentally sigh.
Really? Well, maybe I will help out... when I feel like it.		Hapi
Constance	Oh, it’s rare for Hapi to be optimistic about her ability.
Well, I’ll excuse myself. I need to go summarize my research results.		Lute
Constance	She left. I would have liked to share some tea with her.
She’s pretty unusual. But I don’t think she’s a bad person.		Hapi
Artur	Hmm, Lute wanted me to be on the lookout for trouble. How long should I wait? Coud she have forgotten about me...

L'Arachel: Justice-Armed

L'Arachel: Justice-Armed - C

Dozla	Gwah ha ha! This kingdom sure has some tasty food!
Dozla, you kook. I’ve got an uneasy feeling, and it’s ruined my appetite.		Rennac
Dozla	That’s no good! You’d better eat well, or you won’t be able to protect Lady L’Arachel in an emergency!
Huh? Did I just hear someone call our names? I sense trouble...		Rennac
L'Arachel	Dozla! Rennac! I have been looking for you two!
Gah! And that explains the feeling I was having.		Rennac
L'Arachel	What feeling? By the way, do you two know about this? There are Heroes in the order with incredible nicknames! Like “Angel of Death,” “Fireman,” and ”Thunder Goddess.” The list goes on and on!
Yep! There are some amazing Heroes worthy of those names.		Dozla
L'Arachel	This is no time to be impressed with them. With Heroes like that around, I’m never going to stand out!
That’d be a real shame, since you just acquired that fancy new staff!		Dozla
L'Arachel	Yes! I need an incredible nickname of my own to shake Askr to its core! You two must lend me your wisdom!
Gwah ha ha! Well then, we’ll have to think up a nickname that’ll help you stand out among all the other Heroes.		Dozla
Rennac	A nickname? Here she goes again, spouting off about silly things I can’t begin to wrap my head around.

L'Arachel: Justice-Armed - B

Dozla	Well, if it isn’t Lady L’Arachel. Did you get some good sleep last night?
Of course. Restful sleep is important in the ongoing fight against evil! All right, Dozla, have you thought of a nickname for me?		L'Arachel
Dozla	Hm, let’s see... In Magvel, you were known as “the beautiful princess of peerless beauty.” We could try to get that to catch on here in Askr too.
That won’t do! It is an irrefutable fact that I am incredibly beautiful. Merely restating the obvious isn’t going to resonate with the people of Askr, now is it?		L'Arachel
Dozla	Oh, you’re obviously right. That was a gross oversight on my part. Ha ha!
I see Princess L’Arachel still has quite a high opinion of herself.		Rennac
L'Arachel	Ah, Rennac! How about you? Have you thought of a proper nickname?
About that... I’ve got some interesting gossip for you. So, there’s this saint in the Order of Heroes called “the last goddess to descend upon the land.”		Rennac
Dozla	Seems to me that might be a good reference for you, Lady L’Arachel, as the holy princess of Rausten.
Oh, I certainly am curious... Dozla! Rennac! I am going to meet this saint right now.		L'Arachel

L'Arachel: Justice-Armed - A

L'Arachel	I have been looking for you—“the last goddess to descend upon the land.”
Princess L’Arachel of Rausten... Do you have some business with me?		Elimine
Rennac	Ah, well, I’m the one who brought you to her attention. I think she’d like to know what kind of person you are, as someone who is called a saint.
She wishes to know about me?		Elimine
L'Arachel	Oh... Um...
Lady L’Arachel, focus!		Dozla
Rennac	She seems a bit dazzled... That’s understandable, since you are the Hero of legend who saved the continent of Elibe... and founded the Eliminean church, with all its followers.
Ah! Wh-what was I doing?		L'Arachel
Rennac	You became dazed after coming into contact with a genuine saint’s power.
Princess L’Arachel, are you all right?		Elimine
L'Arachel	Y-yes... Thank you for your concern. Saint Elimine, I must say, you are cut from the same cloth as Saint Latona, most holy father of Rausten. I understand now. Our meeting is, without doubt, a direct result of Saint Latona’s guidance!
Gwah ha ha! Truly the fruit of your daily labors, Lady L’Arachel!		Dozla
Rennac	How optimistic can you get?
Saint Elimine, please enlighten me! What must I do to be lauded as a saint by the people and give them the light of hope?		L'Arachel

L'Arachel: Justice-Armed - S

Elimine	”The last goddess to descend upon the land” and “saint” are what people call me for simply doing what I can.
What do you mean?		L'Arachel
Rennac	Well, that kind of nickname is not a thing you give to yourself.
Oh... Wait, I’m not sure I understand.		Dozla
Rennac	I’m saying that if you do the right things, the people will grant you a name befitting your actions.
Perfect! Then I will continue doing what I have always done...defeating evil and saving people!		L'Arachel
Elimine	There is more than one way to save people and bring light. Please, I encourage you to bring light to this world in whatever way you think is best.
Thank you, Saint Elimine. As luck would have it, I recently acquired reliable equipment for battle! See how magnificent it is! With this staff, I shall beat back the evil that runs rampant through the world! Then people will surely bestow upon me a glorious nickname! This way, I can solve two problems at once.		L'Arachel
Dozla	Great! Sounds like that’s all settled!
I think we both know things aren’t going to go as smoothly as that, but... if it keeps her happy, I’ll support it.		Rennac

Morva: Darkling Warden

Morva: Darkling Warden - C

Ash	Yes... The library, the dining hall, and the training grounds... I believe I have shown you the important facilities.
Ash	If anything is unclear, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me anything at any time.
In that case, I do have a question.		Morva
Ash	Oh... Of course, what is it?
You said your name is Ash, correct? I gather you are not human. Are you a dragon, or associated with them?		Morva
Ash	Me? Why, yes, I am a servant and kin to the Divine Dragon Askr.
Thank you. That kinship explains why your presence felt similar to one of my people.		Morva
Ash	I understand you are a leader to the dragons who protect the land of Magvel, Morva.
Ash	I am truly humbled that you would suggest I am at all similar to someone such as you.
Prince Alfonse told me that Divine Dragon Askr paid with his life to give humanity a future.		Morva
Ash	Yes. It is because of Lord Askr that the people of this land are able to go on living their lives.
I imagine, as his kin, you must have inherited his will. You can live your life with pride, with Askr’s will to guide you.		Morva
Ash	Yes, and I would be delighted if you would consider lending your strength to this land as well.

Morva: Darkling Warden - B

Ash	Here you are, Morva. I looked all over. I did not expect to find you deep in a forest like this.
Ah, Ash. What business brings you out this day?		Morva
Ash	I heard you have a daughter by the name of Myrrh.
Do you know her?		Morva
Ash	Yes. As a matter of fact, she came to Askr ahead of you.
She did? Strange that I did not sense her presence in the castle...		Morva
Ash	Oh, she is not here at this time. She departed on an expedition alongside Princess Sharena and others. I was informed they will be returning soon, so I sought you out to impart that news, Morva.
Is that so? Though we are not related by blood, I see her as my daughter. She is precious to me. She left Darkling Woods to go on a journey. I never anticipated being reunited in another world altogether.		Morva
Ash	I imagine she will also be surprised. The expedition should return quite soon. You are welcome to await her at the castle.
That will not be necessary. I think it best that I avoid setting foot in the castle as much as possible.		Morva
Ash	Um, you think... Might I ask why you feel that way?
It would be best if I were to limit my dealings with humans.		Morva

Morva: Darkling Warden - A

Ash	I am not sure I understand. Why limit your dealings with humans? Do you have particular reservations about them, perhaps?
Humans are our charges. Yet, as they see it, we dragons are much different from them in nature and longevity. If we are not cautious about how we interact with them, we could inspire conflict and fear.		Morva
Ash	Is this way of thinking the reason you are here in this forest, then?
It is. In Magvel, we lived quietly in the forest, far from human settlements. There is such a thing as maintaining peace through living apart.		Morva
Ash	I can understand what you are saying. Humans and dragons are different from each other in many ways. Yet, I also feel there is much we can gain...much we stand to learn from spending time with one another. I believe that is why Askr continues to be an open land where all kinds of people can coexist.
Hm...		Morva
Ash	Oh! Please accept my apologies. I did not mean to disagree with your views, Morva. I merely offered my foolish musings, nothing more...
You need not apologize. I found your thoughts on the matter interesting. Ash, please inform me when Myrrh returns. I wish to see her again. It has been too long.		Morva

Morva: Darkling Warden - S

Ash	They should be returning any time... Oh! Morva, they have arrived.
Ah...		Morva
Sharena	The expedition is back! Our mission was a huge success, and no one was hurt.
Huh? Father? Is it really you?!		Myrrh
Morva	You appear well, Myrrh. Have you gotten taller?
I don’t think so... But what a great surprise that I get to see you here in Askr!		Myrrh
Henriette	Welcome home, Sharena. Were you injured? Did you eat well while you were out?
Yes, Mother, everything is fine! I’m fine! Just getting to see you makes me feel energized.		Sharena
Bartre	Fir! How did you do you on your travels? I was worried about you!
Ugh. Father, don’t smother me! The whole expedition is watching! This is embarrassing.		Fir
Ash	Parents reuniting with their children... No matter how different we all are, concern for our children is universal.
That is true. Some sentiments remain the same, no matter your origins.		Morva
Ash	I too adored Askr as my father, and he always treated me as his child. As such, I do believe these emotions represent a warmth that transcends boundaries between all people.
I am grateful to you, Ash.		Morva
Ash	Oh... For what?
I have long avoided involvement with humans, thinking the values driving dragons and humans were different. However, there are many examples of shared sentiments, such as how we all seek peace. Perhaps it is time that I learned yet more about humans.		Morva
Ash	Yes. I believe you can do that, at least in Askr, and I would be very happy to aid you in that process.
Hm... it may be possible to live and fight together, and thereby come to know one another more deeply.		Morva
Henriette	If I might have your attention! The preparations for the banquet are complete. Please come this way.
Let’s go, Father. The food they serve in the castle is really delicious.		Myrrh
Morva	Is that so? Then I shall accompany you. I look forward to enjoying a meal with you all.

Franz: The Faithful

Franz: The Faithful - C

Franz	*huff* *puff* Yaaah!
Franz	All right. I suppose that’s enough training for today.
Ah, Franz. Seems you’re frequently the training grounds often. Not wasting any time in Askr, are you?		Forde
Franz	Forde! You’ve returned from the expedition!
That is quite a lot of sweat you’ve worked up. Have you been training all day?		Forde
Franz	I have. As a member of the Knights of Renais, I should not neglect to train simply because I’m in another world.
You’re as serious as ever, I see. Each day, you remind me more and more of Kyle.		Forde
Franz	You should take what I say more seriously, Forde. I am no longer a squire. No... I am prepared to put my life on the line for the sake of the people.
Oh, I know. Keep it up. Just don’t hurt yourself. Overexerting yourself all of a sudden can lead to exhaustion. It’s best to work at your own pace. Oh, that reminds me. Amelia is also back from the expedition.		Forde
Franz	So she went with you, huh? She must be tired then, so I will go see her tomorrow! It will sure be nice to see her in Askr...

Franz: The Faithful - B

Franz	According to Commander Anna, she is at the training grounds. Is that...
Have at you! Haaa!		Amelia
Draug	Ooph! Not bad!
My turn now! Yaaah!		Gwendolyn
Amelia	What is that? Hiyaaa!
Amelia	Rrrraaah!
Whoa! That was close!		Gatrie
Franz	Wow... Her technique is nothing like the Amelia I know. It looks like she’s on even ground fighting against those knights from other worlds!
We’re not finished here! Haaa!		Amelia
Draug	That’s the spirit! How’s this? Hrrrumph!
Urk! Not yet!		Amelia
Gwendolyn	*pant* We should stop for today. You did well, Amelia.
*pant* *pant* Thank you!		Amelia
Franz	Hey...Amelia!
Is that...Franz?! I can’t believe you’re here too!		Amelia
Franz	I was summoned here while you were out on an expedition. I am surprised with how much you’ve grown since I last saw you.
Oh, really? I’ve learned so much from everyone in the Order of Heroes...		Amelia
Franz	The way you handled yourself on the training grounds just now... I’m impressed. I... I don’t think I can refer to you as my rival anymore.
Oh?		Amelia
Franz	I must take my training even more seriously now, so as not to be left behind!

Franz: The Faithful - A

Franz	Yaaah!
Franz	Haaa! Hiyah!
Franz	*pant* *pant* I...still have more in me!
Is that...Franz? What is he doing here at this hour?		Amelia
Franz	Haaa! Grrraaah! Rrrraaaahhh!
Franz	I can’t stop yet! I still need more... I will not catch up to Amelia at this rate... Urk!
Franz? What are you...		Amelia
Franz	A-Amelia... You’re here. But why?
I came to prepare for tomorrow. More importantly, why are you pushing yourself to the brink of exhaustion?		Amelia
Franz	*pant* *pant*
This is reckless, even for training! Take a break for today, OK?		Amelia
Franz	I cannot... I must train more. You’ve grown so strong while I was not around. I must get stronger too if I am to keep my promise to you.
...		Amelia

Franz: The Faithful - S

Franz	You remember, don’t you, Amelia? We promised to grow strong, to be good rivals to one another.
Yes, I remember.		Amelia
Franz	But, I have fallen behind you... It is not acceptable.
That’s not true! You support me. I am only stronger because of you and the promise we made to each other.		Amelia
Franz	What do you mean?
There have been things here that I thought would crush me, but... My promise to you gave me strength to overcome these things.		Amelia
Franz	Oh...
Don’t you think the most important thing is what comes next? Let’s grow stronger, Franz.		Amelia
Franz	Y-yes, you’re right. I am sorry for worrying you. It seems I lost sight of myself when I saw how much you’d grown. I panicked, thinking I had to catch up to you as quickly as possible...
It’s OK. You are capable of aiding Askr—I’m sure of it. You never back down from a challenge.		Amelia
Franz	Thank you, Amelia. Please, let me express how much I’m looking forward to working with you in Askr.
All right then! We are back to being good rivals!		Amelia
Franz	I will not be bested! No matter where we are, the promise we made to each other still stands!

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In other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	聖光の守護者たち
German	Die Beschützer
Spanish (Europe)	Los protectores
Spanish (Latin America)	Los protectores
French	Les défenseurs
Italian	I protettori
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)	聖光的守護者們
Portuguese	Os protetores