The Sworn Oath/Hríd: Icy Blade

Hríd: Icy Blade - C

Hríd	This sensation...it's so strange. Am I dreaming? Who's there? That hood... You're the same person who appeared in Ylgr's dream, aren't you? Dream though this may be, this meeting may be significant. I am Hríd, Prince of Nifl. Would you tell me your name? So it's 【Summoner】, is it? This may be our first meeting, yet you are so familiar to me... I feel there must be some connection between us... Yes, I feel I already know you. You seem to know me!

Hríd: Icy Blade - B

Hríd	Hello, 【Summoner】. It seems that dreams must be our only meeting place. It's strange—I can't recall a thing about you when I wake. But when I dream, it all comes rushing back. It seems I lack my sister Gunnthrá's power over dreams. I apologize if I was curt with you before. My country is heading for calamity. I am ill at ease. You seem so calm. Perhaps your realm does not know war... No, I see that I am wrong. You do know the way of battle. No matter the world, it seems that no one can escape conflict... The people of Nifl, my realm...they do not stoke the flames of war. You see, we do not seek conflict— because we are not willing to lose a single life. Not one.

Hríd: Icy Blade - A

Hríd	It has been some time since last we spoke, 【Summoner】. It's strange...you appear to me when I am troubled. King Surtr of Múspell has invaded. I am unsure if Nifl has the power to stop him. I carry the weight of it all—the future of Nifl and that of my family. In truth, I do not believe we have the power to stop Surtr, no matter how we prepare. When I wake, I will go back to my responsibilities. I must keep morale high. It is only here that I can reveal my misgivings about our chances. When I am with you, I cannot keep my emotions contained. Is it because this is a dream? Or do you draw them out of me? There must be some reason that you have appeared before me. Whatever that reason is, I have no doubt that Nifl's fate hinges on it.

Hríd: Icy Blade - S

Hríd	Yet again we meet, 【Summoner】. I am glad of it. This may be the last time we can meet like this. Surtr has invaded. Tomorrow, I head to the battlefield. The difference in power between our forces is stark. But if we can strike Surtr down, Nifl may survive... Even if it means my life, I intend to defeat that man. I would gladly give my life to protect the people of Nifl. Everything is in motion... I have given Fjorm Leiptr, the Lance of Ice. Should something happen to me, my sisters are prepared to lead Nifl. You're shaking your head... Don't throw your life away, you say? But what if I have no choice? I must protect my family. To do that, I would die without hesitation. If we join our strength, then none of us need die? You have a point. Till now, I have only thought about how I might protect them...but that is not the only path. Thank you, 【Summoner】. You have eased my fears. Because the kingdom of Nifl must continue, I need to survive. I hope that we may meet one day, out there in the world. The possibility may be remote, but... if I do meet you amid the flames of battle, lend me your strength. I say this though I am certain I will forget it once I wake... Some part of me, deep in my soul, will recall these moments. I very much want to believe that. I will do my utmost to survive, as you ask. And my sisters and I will clear a path for Nifl's future.

Scenario
← Gunnthrá		Ylgr →
The Sworn Oath
Ylgr	Hríd	Gunnthrá	Fjorm

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