Unworked Pride

Unworked Pride
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Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2023-07-18T07:00:00Z, 2024-04-01T07:00:00Z
End time	2023-08-01T06:59:59Z, 2024-04-09T06:59:59Z
Previous: Strength in Service Next: Turn of Fate

Availability

This Forging Bonds event was made available:

• 2023-07-18T07:00:00Z – 2023-08-01T06:59:59Z (Notification)
• 2024-04-01T07:00:00Z – 2024-04-09T06:59:59Z (Notification)

Rewards

Original run

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
10	Diamant's C Conversation	10	Lapis's C Conversation	10	Alcryst's C Conversation	10	Citrinne'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	Diamant's B Conversation	300	Lapis's B Conversation	300	Alcryst's B Conversation	300	Citrinne'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	Diamant's A Conversation	800	Lapis's A Conversation	800	Alcryst's A Conversation	800	Citrinne'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	Diamant's S Conversation	1,500	Lapis's S Conversation	1,500	Alcryst's S Conversation	1,500	Citrinne'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

Rerun

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
5	Diamant's C Conversation	5	Lapis's C Conversation	5	Alcryst's C Conversation	5	Citrinne's C Conversation
15	50	15	50	15	50	15	50
25	300	25	300	25	300	25	300
35	50	35	50	35	50	35	50
50		50		50		50
75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500
100	10	100	10	100	10	100	10
125	50 1,500	125	50 1,500	125	50 1,500	125	50 1,500
150	Diamant's B Conversation	150	Lapis's B Conversation	150	Alcryst's B Conversation	150	Citrinne's B Conversation
175	50 1,500	175	50 1,500	175	50 1,500	175	50 1,500
200	1	200	1	200	1	200	1
225	300	225	300	225	300	225	300
250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500
275	300	275	300	275	300	275	300
300	50 1,500	300	50 1,500	300	50 1,500	300	50 1,500
350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500
400	Diamant's A Conversation	400	Lapis's A Conversation	400	Alcryst's A Conversation	400	Citrinne's A Conversation
450	300	450	300	450	300	450	300
500	10	500	10	500	10	500	10
550	300	550	300	550	300	550	300
600	5 1,500	600	5 1,500	600	5 1,500	600	5 1,500
650	300	650	300	650	300	650	300
700	300	700	300	700	300	700	300
750	Diamant's S Conversation	750	Lapis's S Conversation	750	Alcryst's S Conversation	750	Citrinne's S Conversation
800	2	800	2	800	2	800	2
850	300	850	300	850	300	850	300
900	300	900	300	900	300	900	300
1,000	300	1,000	300	1,000	300	1,000	300
1,100	300	1,100	300	1,100	300	1,100	300
1,200	1,500	1,200	1,500	1,200	1,500	1,200	1,500
1,300	300	1,300	300	1,300	300	1,300	300
1,450	10	1,450	10	1,450	10	1,450	10
1,600	500	1,600	500	1,600	500	1,600	500
1,750	10	1,750	10	1,750	10	1,750	10

Special conversations

Unworked Pride

Unworked Pride - Opening

Diamant	Whew, the foes of this world are no slouches. But it's all right—we just have to push through. Soon, we'll be able to regroup with the Divine Dragon and the others. How are you three holding up?
I-I'm fine!		Alcryst
Lapis	Hanging in there.
I'm quite all right, thank you for asking.		Citrinne
Diamant	Good. I'm proud of you all. You're fighting like true Brodians!
Not me. I've been totally unhelpful. If anything, I'd say I'm holding us back. Maybe I should be a decoy—get them to aim their attacks at me. Then at least you three can survive.		Alcryst
Lapis	Don't talk like that, Prince Alcryst! If anyone's going to distract them, it ought to be me and Citrinne.
I agree. Such duties should naturally fall to your retainers.		Citrinne
Alcryst	No, please! Your lives are worth far more than my piddling existence!
*sigh* There's that trademark modesty...		Citrinne
Lapis	We're not going to let you get hurt, Prince Alcryst. Or you, for that matter, Prince Diamant. Since your retainers aren't here, Citrinne and I will make it our job to keep you safe as well.
Thank you. I know my brother and I are in good hands.		Diamant
Alcryst	Diamant, look! Enemies behind us. Not many, but they look formidable.
Good spotting, Alcryst. Now, prepare for battle!		Diamant
Lapis	Let's lay them low!
With any luck, we'll be back at the castle by dinnertime.		Citrinne

Unworked Pride - C

Diamant	It looks as if we’ve shaken off those pursuers. Well done, everyone.
I still haven’t gotten used to fighting the enemies here. But the important thing is that you two are safe.		Lapis
Citrinne	Hold that thought. We are not alone just yet.
I see it too—a figure emerging out of the thicket. Whoever they are, they don’t appear to be hostile.		Alcryst
Diamant	Could it be the Divine Dragon?
I don’t think so, no. But they do look oddly familiar...		Alcryst
Roy	I’m glad to see you’re all unharmed.
Emblem Roy? Is that you?!		Alcryst
Diamant	But I’ve never heard of an Emblem appearing alone. Who did the Divine Dragon entrust your ring to?
Whoa there, slow down. I’m not an Emblem—I’m the real thing.		Roy
Diamant	The...real thing?
That’s right. Son of the marquess of Pherae, born on Elibe and summoned here some time ago. Alear told me that in your world, there exists a simulacrum of me called an Emblem. I have to say I was doubtful. But judging by your reactions, it seems what Alear said was true.		Roy
Diamant	Yes. And actually, your Emblem holds special significance in Brodia. I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say it’s a huge honor to meet you in the flesh.
Right, well, this is a little awkward, but I’m sure my Emblem counterpart would be proud.		Roy
Diamant	I should introduce myself. I’m Diamant, crown prince of Brodia. This feels like introducing myself to someone I already know well... I hope we get along in this world too.
Likewise.		Roy
Alcryst	So sorry to interrupt, but I see figures coming this way! And these ones do not look friendly...
Time to get moving. Come on, Diamant—let’s work together to cut a safe path out of here.		Roy
Diamant	Right behind you!

Unworked Pride - B

Diamant	Impressive as ever, Roy. You wiped out that entire detachment easily.
Not just me—all of us. It’s strange how I can coordinate so well with people I just met... Clearly we have a shared trust that goes beyond how long we’ve known one another.		Roy
Alcryst	I can’t take much credit... But I do think Father would be very proud if he saw us today.
I know he would.		Diamant
Roy	The king of Brodia? He must be a marvelous man to have raised sons like you.
And your father, Roy? What kind of person is he?		Diamant
Roy	Well, where do I begin? Oh, excellent timing—our backup is here, and if I’m not mistaken...
My apologies for the delay. Well done thinning them out.		Eliwood
Roy	Introducing my father, the marquess of Pherae. You may call him Eliwood.
Excuse me? This is your father?!		Diamant
Alcryst	You’re pulling our leg, right? He can’t be much older than Diamant...
Ah, this version of my father is from before I was born. Heroes may be in varying stages of their lives when they answer the summoner’s call, you see. Variances in ages—and also in state of mind—are actually quite common here in Askr. Believe me, it was a surprise to me as well the first time I saw him.		Roy
Eliwood	Well, imagine my shock to learn I was to fight alongside my future son!
So this kind of thing happens all the time here?! Wait—that means Father could be summoned from before...		Alcryst
Diamant	Just what I was thinking, Alcryst. If that happens, we’ll have to give him the sparring session of a lifetime.
Yes. Just like old times!		Alcryst
Diamant	Lord Eliwood, it will be an honor to fight by your side. As an Emblem, your son has been a stalwart protector of our kingdom.
Is that so? I am very proud to hear it. That said, I think we should get moving. Soon we will be able to regroup with the main force.		Eliwood
Diamant	Understood. Everyone fall in!

Unworked Pride - A

Alear	You’re back! I’m so glad to see you all return unharmed.
Divine One! Finally!		Diamant
Lapis	It looks like the Divine Dragon has gotten by OK without us. That’s a load off my mind...
And just as I predicted, we made it in time for dinner.		Citrinne
Alcryst	Lords Roy and Eliwood, thank you so much for getting us all back here in one piece!
No thanks needed. Honestly, I’m glad this journey gave us all the chance to talk to each other. I was curious what my Emblem self’s companions were like. Now I know!		Roy
Eliwood	Happy to have been of service. Roy and I are needed elsewhere, but let us speak again soon.
After you, Father.		Roy
Diamant	Off they go... You really can tell that those two are family.
I know—isn’t it sweet? Ages aside, Roy still loves Eliwood like a father.		Alear
Diamant	I wonder, Divine One... Do you think we’ll be reunited with our family members here in Askr? Alcryst and I with our father... You with Queen Lumera.
It’s possible. I know I’d be overjoyed to meet my mother again. Then, she could see the promise I made coming true... But that wouldn’t erase the fact of her death. The truth is, if some other version of Lumera was here, she would not be the mother I lost. And I would not be her child. We’d have come from different worlds.		Alear
Diamant	I hadn’t thought about it like that.
Sorry—too much? I didn’t mean to bring down the mood.		Alear
Diamant	Not at all. I can find little fault— no fault with what you say. And yet... If I could make my father appear here, if I could speak to him again, I’d seize the chance. Above all, I’d want the two of us to have a sparring match together as warriors. Going up against him at the height of his strength... I can’t think of any greater honor. It’s something I never experienced back in my world.
I understand, Diamant. And after hearing you talk about it, I hope that day comes as well. If it does, you’ll have to let me take a turn or two sparring against King Morion, all right? If memory serves, he was really hoping for me to transform into a mighty dragon. Whoosh! Roar!		Alear
Diamant	Haha. I’d certainly like to see that happen as well.

Diamant: Rising Power

Diamant: Rising Power - C

Diamant	Ah, there’s a familiar face. It’s good to see you again, Prince Alfred.
Likewise, Prince Diamant! Say, you getting to grips with everything here?		Alfred
Diamant	Hrm, yes and no. The battles are certainly difficult, but I’m used to that from Elyos. What I find harder to wrap my head around are the Order of Heroes’ unusual tactics.
Sounds like you’re pretty focused on the battles, when that’s only one part of this whole deal. Maybe you should stop thinking about fighting and try watching the other Heroes go about their lives.		Alfred
Diamant	Hm, all right...
No fair, Lord Xander! I wasn’t finished shopping. I never found a knife that was sharp enough...		Peri
Laslow	Forgive me, my lord. I may have gotten, erm, caught up in conversation with the local ladies...
Enough distractions, both of you. Our next battle is fast approaching, and I expect you to focus.		Xander
Alfred	Those three, they’re from a place called Nohr. A prince and his retainers. In Nohr, it’s custom for a lord to have two retainers, if that sounds familiar at all.
The prince sounded almost like a parent telling off two naughty children.		Diamant
Alfred	Totally! Even though he’s mad, you can see he really cares about them.
Right...		Diamant
Alfred	Something the matter?
I’m just thinking about Amber and Jade. It feels...wrong not having them around.		Diamant
Alfred	I’m sure they’ll be here soon! For now, you can use the alone time to get some training in!
Ha, I knew you would say that. I suppose the physical activity could help take my mind off things... I think I’ll take your advice and do some training. But let’s talk soon.		Diamant
Alfred	So, that was Diamant’s vulnerable side. Who knew he had one? Can’t say I’ve ever seen him that gloomy. I wonder if there’s some way to cheer him up...

Diamant: Rising Power - B

Alfred	Great news, Prince Diamant! I found you some new retainers! I know you’ve been missing Amber and Jade, and I figured these replacements might fill the void.
Prince Alfred, I didn’t ask you to find replacements.		Diamant
Alfred	Didn’t need to. That lonely look on your face said it all. Introducing your new retainers: Prince Alfonse and Princess Sharena!
Erm, greetings.		Alfonse
Sharena	Hello there! We heard someone needed a little company!
Well, no, but—yes, but...hold on. Aren’t you two royalty? How can you be retainers?		Diamant
Alfred	Princess Sharena’s a real problem solver. Starting out here, I had a hard time, and she helped loads. So I told her about your situation, and she came up with this! Pretty smart plan, huh?
You’re too kind, Prince Alfred. Let’s not talk about how smart this plan is until after it works! Now then, Prince Diamant... Or should I say Lord Diamant? What’s your stance on “milord”? Anyway, while I think of myself as a friend to all Heroes, I’ve never served as a retainer before. It may be unusual, but I think there’s potential for it to be rather fun.		Sharena
Alfonse	I’m just here because we were told you had to have two.
And Commander Anna is busy trying to raise money.		Sharena
Diamant	I appreciate the gesture, but I just don’t think this makes sense. You two are the heart of this kingdom. You shouldn’t endanger yourselves to protect a prince from another realm. I may sound like my brother when I say this, but I’m not worth the risk.
What if we say this little arrangement only applies outside of combat? You keep going solo in battle. You can agree to that, right?		Alfred
Diamant	That would negate my main concern...
It’s settled, then! We are at your service, milord. Right, Alfonse?		Sharena
Alfonse	...Yes, Milord.
This might take some getting used to.		Diamant

Diamant: Rising Power - A

Sharena	Ready, Alfonse? Our first day as Lord Diamant’s retainers! Let’s kick things off by raising a cheer to our fearless leader. Dia! Dia!
...Mant?		Diamant
Alfonse	Stirring. And now that the cheer raising is over with, what do we do now?
Oh, um, that was all I had planned. Should I have thought of more? This may surprise you, but I don’t actually know that this role entails!		Sharena
Diamant	You don’t say.
The task from Prince Alfred was to fill in for Lord Diamant’s original retainers. To do that, perhaps we should learn more about how they might act.		Alfonse
Sharena	Brilliant thinking, Alfonse! Let’s sit down for a chat. I’ll pour the tea. If you please, milord, would you tell us about your retainers back home?
I suppose it can’t hurt. The first was a knight named Jade who always went into battle in a huge suit of armor. Even in the midst of combat, she had a serene presence. And when she wasn’t fighting, she wrote books. One of her works, “The Adventures of Amber, the Deliberate Dummy,” even became a best seller.		Diamant
Sharena	“The Deliberate Dummy”?
It’s already had four sequels, in fact, and demand for the series remains strong as ever. That brings me to my second retainer, Amber. His heroics were unmatched, if sometimes ill-advised. He could hardly go anywhere without getting into some sort of trouble I’d have to get him out of.		Diamant
Sharena	Oh, I see. “The Deliberate Dummy.”
We may have bitten off more than we can chew here, Sharena.		Alfonse
Sharena	Huh? What do you mean?
One of them fills his head with stories, while another pulls him into cockamamie escapades? With those two at his side, he must have constant diversions each and every day! If we want to have any hope of replacing them, we have to keep him entertained and on his toes.		Alfonse
Sharena	I never thought about my retainers’ role like that, but that’s actually quite perceptive.
Lord Diamant, might I request a recess to gather information? I have a few solutions in mind.		Alfonse
Diamant	Sure. Though, don’t go out of your way for my sake.
As a representative of the Order of Heroes, it is my duty to go out of my way!		Alfonse
Sharena	Why is Alfonse suddenly the one taking this more seriously?

Diamant: Rising Power - S

Sharena	Lord Diamant, I’ve got a surprise for you. A short story, penned by Sharena the Scribe!
You write fiction?		Diamant
Sharena	I do now! Alfonse and I had a talk about how we could best serve as your acting retainers. We decided I should try to write you a short story, like Jade!
That’s very thoughtful. Now, let’s see... So, it starts with you picking fruit with 【Summoner】. Then you picked some chestnuts together... Hm. I like the prose, but it almost reads like a diary.		Diamant
Sharena	I was afraid it might. Using your imagination is harder than it sounds! I tried starting with reality as a jumping-off point, but I never found the right place to jump off...
Urgh, Lord Diamant...		Alfonse
Sharena	Alfonse, what happened?! You’re caked in mud! Was it an ambush?
No, I... I dug a ditch, and then I threw myself in the ditch.		Alfonse
Diamant	Come again?
Realizing I had no hope of emulating Amber’s talent for unwitting chaos, I decided to cause intentional chaos. I dug a ditch and dove into it, hoping to make a scene. And this plan worked all too well. Onlookers rushed to my aid, and I had to awkwardly explain it...		Alfonse
Sharena	Poor thing! It was a good effort, at least...
Aha...ha...		Diamant
Sharena	Lord Diamant?
Ahahahaha! My sides... I can’t take it. You both are too funny! The diary, the ditch—it’s all completely ridiculous! I haven’t laughed this hard in ages.		Diamant
Sharena	So that means...we did a good job imitating your retainers!
In your own unique ways, yes, though you’re far from exact copies.		Diamant
Alfonse	My apologies. I suppose it was folly for us to try imitating them.
No, you did well enough. I’m feeling much less lonely. But that’s not because you replaced my retainers, or anything like that. I’m just glad knowing I have two friends who would go to those lengths to make me smile. So, thank you, both of you.		Diamant
Alfonse	It was our pleasure, Lord Diamant. No—back to Prince Diamant, I think. And may I say, we will be happy to see you reunited with Amber and Jade when they do finally arrive.
Well, it looks like the plan worked! I’m almost going to miss being your retainer, Prince Diamant... But being your friend is even better!		Sharena

Lapis: Mighty Flower

Lapis: Mighty Flower - C

Lapis	Looks like this garden hasn’t been weeded for a while. Good—that means more for me! I was anxious about coming to this world at first, but with this much food lying around I think I’ll be fine.
Taking care of the weeds, I see.		Frederick
Lapis	Aaah!
Apologies for startling you. Let me introduce myself. I am Frederick, a knight of the Halidom of Ylisse.		Frederick
Lapis	Oh... Nice to meet you, Frederick. I’m Lapis, a royal soldier of Brodia.
So you also serve royalty. I might have known by the honor and dignity in your bearing. I am a retainer to Chrom, a prince of Ylisse. Whom do you serve, if I may?		Frederick
Lapis	I’m proud to serve Alcryst, Brodia’s second prince. He’s a humble man, gentle and kind.
Pleased to hear it. I take it you are clearing these weeds on his behalf?		Frederick
Lapis	His behalf? I...
Of course you are. It is our duty to protect our liege lords at all times. Danger does not wait for a pitched battle. It lurks around every corner! These weeds are a prime example. It would not do for your lord’s feet to become entangled while strolling through this garden, for instance.		Frederick
Lapis	Uh, right...
I must say, I am very glad we met. It is rare to find someone who shares my point of view on this subject. What do you say we work together from now on, to keep our lords’ feet clear of these dastardly weeds?		Frederick
Lapis	O-OK... (Oh no, what do I do?! It’s too late to come out and tell him I was planning to eat these...)

Lapis: Mighty Flower - B

Lapis	Oh, these rocks are exactly what I had in mind for my crafting project! Let me just gather these up, and...
Picking up stray rocks this time?		Frederick
Lapis	Aaah!
I’m so sorry. I seem to have startled you again. How thoughtless of me. I only meant to tell you that I am very impressed with your work. First pulling weeds, now hauling stones... I understand your commitment to duty well—your diligence in clearing out any possible danger to your lord. Little rocks like these may seem harmless to most, but they are in actual fact a menace.		Frederick
Lapis	Um...
Not many retainers go so far as to anticipate a lord’s walking route and clear it of obstacles. I respect that.		Frederick
Lapis	Frederick, please listen! That’s not at all what I’m doing.
It’s not? What do you mean?		Frederick
Lapis	I’m sorry. I couldn’t bring myself to say so earlier. It’s just... I’m... I’m poor, all right?!
... I’m afraid I don’t quite follow. Could you explain?		Frederick
Lapis	I wasn’t pulling weeds for my lord’s— for Prince Alcryst’s sake. I was picking them for mine. I use them for emergency rations. And these rocks, they’re for one of my crafting projects.
I see. So you were not looking out for your lord’s safety, but instead gathering materials for your own use.		Frederick
Lapis	Exactly. I’m sure that must come as a disappointment to you by now...
No, not at all. I only regret that I jumped to conclusions so hastily. I hope you can forgive me. I am often told the way I care for my lord is...excessive. I suppose I was looking for someone I could relate to. But you are a better retainer than I. Instead of bothering your prince, you continually seek self-improvement.		Frederick
Lapis	Frederick...
It’s been lovely talking with you. I will take my leave.		Frederick
Lapis	Oh no...

Lapis: Mighty Flower - A

Frederick	Excellent. Now Lord Chrom should finally be safe.
Pulling some weeds?		Lapis
Frederick	Ah, Lapis. Hello.
I wanted to apologize for the other day. The misunderstanding was all my fault. I should’ve said something. It’s not the first time I’ve kept things from people—like the fact that I grew up in poverty. It really has been nice talking with you though, Frederick. I hope you still want to be friends.		Lapis
Frederick	Of course I do. I would consider it an honor, in fact.
Really? I’m flattered. Well, I hope you’ll also be honored by this little gift I brought you, by way of apology.		Lapis
Frederick	I’m sure I will be. What is it?
Bear steaks! I sliced up and cooked the choicest cuts for you.		Lapis
Frederick	Sorry, did you say...bear?
That’s right! I hunt them sometimes. Bear meat is considered a delicacy where I come from. A luxury item! That’s why I’m giving it to you. I hope it shows how serious I am about making amends.		Lapis
Frederick	(Would that it were anything in the world but bear meat... Ugh, how do I tell her I can’t stand it?) Thank you...very much. I will be sure to...take my time savoring it, once I bring it to my quarters.
Oh, you should eat it now.		Lapis
Frederick	What?
I went to the trouble of building a kiln just to cook it for you. Come on, eat up while it’s fresh! Bear meat doesn’t keep—not even dried. It’ll have no flavor at all if you wait until later.		Lapis
Frederick	All the more reason to...
What was that? I couldn’t hear you.		Lapis
Frederick	I only meant to say...that is...then I am all the more grateful. Very well— down the hatch, as they say! Mmm... *munch* *munch* yes, it’s quite...delicious... The scrumptious meat of this noble beast, with its...very unique...flavor and texture profile is... Hrk! BLEAGH!
What the—he’s collapsed! Frederick, are you all right?! Stay with me! Help! Healer! We need a healer here!		Lapis

Lapis: Mighty Flower - S

Frederick	I am terribly sorry for collapsing in front of you. I must have given you such a fright.
Don’t apologize for that. I only wish you’d told me that you couldn’t handle bear meat. No, this is my fault. I didn’t really give you much chance to get a word in, did I? I’m so sorry, Frederick.		Lapis
Frederick	Not at all—I am the one to blame. I could have told you, but I chose to hide it from you instead.
Haha... I do know that feeling. Looks like we’ve got even more in common than we first thought, huh?		Lapis
Frederick	That’s right. Not only are we the rare sort of people who fill our spare time by picking up weeds and rocks... We’re also the type to hide our unpleasant truths from others, for the sake of fitting in.
Well, our secrets are both out—so from now on let’s be mindful of each other’s needs. Anytime you find yourself with bear meat in front of you, call for me and I’ll come running in to swipe it.		Lapis
Frederick	I appreciate that. And when I am pulling weeds or picking up stones, I’ll hold on to the good ones for you.
I’d find that very helpful. Thanks!		Lapis
Frederick	That reminds me... You mentioned before that you built a kiln. I assume you’re quite handy, generally?
Sure. Give me a pile of trash and some stray tree branches and I can make just about anything.		Lapis
Frederick	I would love to have a shining banner to hoist up in my lord Chrom’s glory. I’d compensate you, of course.
Oh? What with?		Lapis
Frederick	Ordinarily I’d pay you in what gold I have stashed away, but I understand Ylissean currency is no good here. So, how about this: for the next five days, I will allow you to claim what you like from my plate at dinner.
Sounds good. I’m probably going to take all your meat, though. Are you OK with that?		Lapis
Frederick	The banner is more than worth such a sacrifice.
You know, I think you might be onto something with this idea. I should make one for Prince Alcryst too.		Lapis
Frederick	It would certainly boost the morale of anyone who calls Brodia home. Perhaps you could make the two banners match as well, to show solidarity between our two countries?
Great suggestion! That way everyone will know what good friends we are.		Lapis
Frederick	And how devoted each of us is to our countries’ lords!
Exactly! Let’s do it—for my Prince Alcryst, and your Prince Chrom!		Lapis

Alcryst: Tender Archer

Alcryst: Tender Archer - C

Alcryst

Oh, hello. Did you come here just to check on me? Well, I’m still alive and kicking, 【Summoner】. I’m sure it’s been no end of trouble for you though, hearing about the trail of misery I leave in my wake... I’m so sorry. You summoned me with the best of intentions, and I’ve been nothing but a disappointment. It should be a crime for someone like me to pollute this beautiful kingdom with my presence. Maybe that sounds a little harsh, but it’s the truth. There’s no point in denying it. I’m nothing next to all of the amazing Heroes here. They’re all so strong and capable... Compared to them, I’m useless. Worse, a hindrance. Maybe you should just send me home... You probably think I’ve lost my nerve. You wouldn’t be wrong... Not that I had much nerve to begin with. What? You think I should...talk to other Heroes in a similar position? You think it will build my confidence? I’m sure you have connections with lots of wonderful people, but I would never dream of wasting their time! I’m sorry. You’re trying to make a nice gesture, and here I am ruining it by making your life difficult. Honestly, it’s a miracle that I’m even talking to you right now without collapsing into a puddle of—huh? Where are you going? Wait, come back! I haven’t agreed to anything yet! You can’t just...aaah! Gone... This is all my fault. I had so many reasons to object, I should have led with a more convincing one. Oh no... Now I’m going to have to talk to all these royal strangers about my inadequacies. It’s nothing worse than I deserve, obviously, but I really wish I could avoid wasting all of their time. I guess I’ve got my work cut out for me...

Alcryst: Tender Archer - B

Leo	Excuse me. Are you Prince Alcryst?
Ah... Yes, that's me. And you are?		Alcryst
Leo	Leo, of Nohr. My brother Xander is the crown prince. I heard that you might want to discuss...
Oh no—it's happening! I didn’t think it would start so soon. I’m not ready!		Alcryst
Leo	The summoner did warn me that you might do a bit of...this. I can’t say it makes a good first impression.
I knew I was supposed to be talking to Heroes who had a similar situation to my own, but... Even if we’re both second princes, and around the same age, you clearly have a lot more confidence than me! I’m sorry, but I don’t think we can speak as equals. I’m nothing but slime compared to you.		Alcryst
Leo	What are you babbling about?
Oh no, now I’ve offended you too. I’m so sorry, Prince Leo. Truly, I’m humbled by your gracious visit.		Alcryst
Leo	You won’t endear yourself to me with insincere flattery. I’m starting to think you might have an ulterior motive. Are you after Nohr’s secrets? If so, Brynhildr here can grant you your wish of becoming slime.
If that’s what you’ve decided, then... It’s no more than I deserve. Do what you must!		Alcryst
Leo	I trust I’ve made my—wait, what?!
You’re absolutely right. I’m nothing more than a waste. My very presence here is a blight on Askr. If getting rid of me will even begin to cleanse the stain I’ve left on this world, then it has to be done!		Alcryst
Leo	Ugh, come off it now. What’s wrong with you?
Oh, you’re right... I got carried away again, didn’t I? I’m so sorry. Please, what can I do to make amends?		Alcryst
Leo	You’ve done enough as it is, Prince Alcryst. I think we’re done here. I made an effort to speak with you, as the summoner asked. That’s good enough for me. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to see about some tomatoes.
Oh... All right. Goodbye...		Alcryst

Alcryst: Tender Archer - A

Alcryst	There we go. Now, all that’s left to do is tighten the string. Oh, I should give the limbs a polish too. Least I can do for you, poor bow. I’m sorry you’re stuck with me...
Prince Alcryst, I take it?		Takumi
Alcryst	Aaah! Oh... Yes, that’s me. And who might you be?
Takumi. I’m a prince of Hoshido— a second prince, like you.		Takumi
Alcryst	Here we go again...
Uh, OK. Well, I’m just here to check in and have a chat with you, as a favor to 【Summoner】. Taking good care of your bow, I see. Always glad to see a fellow bowman who respects his weapon. Maybe you and I should hit the range. I’ll warn you though, I won’t let anyone outperform me.		Takumi
Alcryst	Don’t worry. Your performance is like a symphony, I’m sure. Mine is likely nails on a chalkboard in comparison...
Um, what?		Takumi
Alcryst	You should go to the range alone. Seeing me sully archery’s good name is only going to make you furious. I’ve probably offended you already. I’m so sorry! If you want me to leave, say the word. I’ll fly fast as an arrow!
Offended me? We’ve only just started talking...		Takumi
Alcryst	Good point. You’ve already wasted far too much of your precious time on me. Please don’t waste any more.
Heh... You’re a piece of work, you know that? Actually, maybe it’s my fault. I must have said something to make you feel so cornered... I didn’t come here to bully you. Ugh, Ryoma would be much better suited to this situation. He’d know just what to say. Guess that’s why he’s the crown prince, and I’m not...		Takumi
Alcryst	Um... What did you say?
Why do I even bother? I’ll never be as good at this stuff as he is.		Takumi
Alcryst	Wait, Prince Takumi. I...think we may have more in common than I realized. I take back everything I said. If you’re willing, I’d like us to start over. I bet I could learn a lot from a fellow bowman like you. Maybe you can show me your maintenance routine?
Oh, uh...sure. If you’re interested, I don’t mind. Let’s set aside some time to talk shop. There’s probably a lot I can learn from you too.		Takumi
Alcryst	I doubt that, but—but thank you. I’m looking forward to it.

Alcryst: Tender Archer - S

Alcryst

Thanks for asking Prince Leo and Prince Takumi to speak with me a bit, 【Summoner】. I still can’t believe they actually went out of their way for a stranger like me...but it was very kind of them. Prince Leo and I had a rough start, but he’s checked in on me a few more times since our first meeting. We didn’t have much to talk about at first, but his eyes lit up when I mentioned Brodia’s wild tomatoes. Prince Takumi came off as kind of intimidating, but I soon realized he’s actually very kind and considerate. He taught me some new shooting techniques and was incredibly patient about it. Sometimes his confidence wavered, but to be honest...that just made me relate to him even more. Not that I think we could ever be equals! He’s still far beyond my meager skills, obviously. But I’m actually on my way to the range now, so we can practice more together. After that, I promised to meet Prince Leo in the gardens to study the tomato crop. It’s all thanks to you, you know—that I finally have some Heroes I can call my friends, I mean. Not that they would say the same of me! I hope they don’t think I’d ever be so presumptuous... But even if they only think of me as a talking speck of dust that annoys them from time to time, I’m happy. I’m more relaxed than I was when I first got here, that’s for sure. Anyway, I wanted to say thank you. You didn’t have to look out for me, 【Summoner】, but you did. Huh? You still think I need to work on coming out of my shell? But I’ve only just gotten used to... No, I do agree that I’ve made some progress, but... Truth is, I really like my shell. It’s comfortable, so... Hey, where are you going? Wait, are you going to look for more people?! You really don’t need to do that! Oh no... Here we go again...

Citrinne: Caring Noble

Citrinne: Caring Noble - C

Anna	Hmm... What to do...
Is everything all right, Commander Anna? You look a bit frustrated.		Citrinne
Anna	Hey, Citrinne. To tell you the truth, I’m having some financial problems.
Oh?		Citrinne
Anna	Not that it’s anything new, but the Order of Heroes’ expenses are, uh... really expensive! Askr’s royal family helps out a lot, obviously, but even with help it’s tough to make ends meet. We’ve got equipment and facilities to maintain, supplies to stock up on, and tons of Heroes to accommodate.
It must get more difficult with every summoning. I’m so sorry for the part we’ve played in your troubles.		Citrinne
Anna	No, don’t be. We’re grateful for every Hero we can get.
Anna	The fault lies with my management. And the fact that we’re broke!
I may be new to Askr, but I feel I have a duty to help out nonetheless. Surely there’s something I can do... I’ve got it! Would you be so kind as to wait here for a little while?		Citrinne
Anna	Reluctant as I am to trouble a new arrival with this, I have to admit I’m a little desperate. Let’s see what you’ve got up your sleeve, Citrinne!
Great. I’ll be right back.		Citrinne

Citrinne: Caring Noble - B

Citrinne	I’m back, Commander Anna! Do you think this might help you with the Order’s financial difficulties?
Whoa! Did you really just have a giant pile of money lying around?!		Anna
I can’t remember the last time I saw so much in one place... Keep it together, Anna...		Anna
Citrinne	It’s only what I happened to have with me when I was summoned, I’m afraid. I wish I could do more.
Just what you had with you, huh? Yeah, that tracks. I bet you’re as loaded as the royal family in Brodia. Hang on a second...Brodia. This is all from Elyos. Currency from other worlds has no spending power in Askr, Citrinne. I’m sorry.		Anna
Citrinne	Oh, of course. How foolish of me! I hadn’t even considered that the currency would be different here.
Don’t worry about it. To be honest, I’d have felt bad taking all that coin from you for nothing.		Anna
Citrinne	How about this gemstone?
Well... Yeah, we could exchange that for Askran currency, but...		Anna
Citrinne	Wonderful. It’s all yours, then! Oh, I have some more on hand—please take these as well.
So many?! I couldn’t possibly accept. Surely they’ve got sentimental value to you at least!		Anna
Citrinne	Gems are Brodia’s main export. My family owns several mines, so we have a steady supply. Trust me, we have more high-quality gemstones than we know what to do with. Please don’t be shy. If it makes you feel better, consider it my investment in the Order of Heroes. This will benefit me too.
So much money... But for free? But the MONEY—fine, OK, if you insist.		Anna
Citrinne	I do. And if there’s anything else I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Farewell!
Wait, Citrinne. I don’t think I can— ugh, she’s gone... Are all of our financial woes really just...over? Just like that? I don’t know how to feel about this...		Anna

Citrinne: Caring Noble - A

Anna	Citrinne!
Hello, Commander Anna. What is it? More financial trouble?		Citrinne
Anna	No, no.
Anna	Well, no more than usual. But that’s what I wanted to talk to you about. I’ve been thinking on it a lot, and... I’ve decided to return these gems to you. I appreciate the gesture, but it doesn’t feel right to accept. My main instinct is to take the free money, but the Order’s not going to prosper in the long run if I do that. Besides, I have another instinct: the call to do business. To earn a profit. My very nature compels me.
I think I understand. Even if it leads to the same result, you want to make your own way. I suppose accepting a handout from me would take all the fun out of it, so to speak.		Citrinne
Anna	You catch on quick.
In that case, I regret leading you astray. I’ll gladly take these back.		Citrinne
Anna	Great. Hurry up and take them, before my need to hoard wealth wins out and I lose my nerve.
So, I assure you have a plan for earning the money you need?		Citrinne
Anna	Not in the slightest.
Well then, let’s put our heads together! I’m sure we can think of some way to make a profit. We’ll need a product that matters to our customers... I wonder if I have anything useful in my belongings.		Citrinne
Anna	I appreciate the help. I’d love to hear what ideas you come up with. What’s that you’ve got there? Looks like some kind of document...
It’s a deed to a piece of land in Brodia—a territory high in the mountains, atop a scenic plateau. I don’t think it’s much use to anyone in Askr, though. It’s not like we can take people to Elyos for sightseeing.		Citrinne
Anna	No, this is perfect! You’ve just given me a brilliant idea. Do you mind if I borrow this? I think I can turn a deed to Brodian land into some incredible profit for us!
Of course. Now I’m curious! I can’t wait to see what you have in mind.		Citrinne

Citrinne: Caring Noble - S

Anna	Hey, Citrinne! Thanks to you, our money problems are completely solved—for now, at least!
I’m glad to hear it. I take that to mean you found a way to use the deed you borrowed from me?		Citrinne
Anna	Yeah. I divvied up the land into pieces and sold the claims. “Permanent residency on Elyos!” Nice pitch, right? I offered everything from big swaths you could build a castle on to tiny slices no bigger than the parchment. The Heroes have gone absolutely berserk for them. Everybody wants a piece of Brodia in their name!
That’s wonderful news, although I do wonder what use the land will be to anyone. Especially the “tiny slices.”		Citrinne
Anna	Oh, they all know they’ll never see the actual land. That’s not important.
I suppose the value is more in the idea of owning it?		Citrinne
Anna	Exactly! Even if it’s only ceremonial, the idea of owning land in an unfamiliar world really caught on. Some of our more ambitious royals were happy to expand their territory, if only theoretically. Others got really excited about the idea of having neighboring plots of land with their friends. “We can build our houses right next to each other!” You know, that sort of thing.
I suppose their hearts are already in Brodia, then—even if they never set foot there. I’d love to talk to your customers individually, so I can tell them more about what their land is like. If you can give me a map of how the land was divided up, I can fill their ears with scenic descriptions!		Citrinne
Anna	Great idea. That kind of service will earn you a share of the proceeds, for sure.
I wasn’t asking for a cut! The joy of helping is enough reward for me. Please use that money for the Order. Oh, but if you don’t mind, I’d love it if you could mark down a plot of that land for yourself as well. That way—when I return to Brodia— I can say to myself, “This is my friend Commander Anna’s land.”		Citrinne
Anna	Tugging on my heartstrings, Citrinne! You’re going to make me weep. All right, all right—I’ve got the coin now, so I’ll buy a big piece of Brodian land for myself. But, uh...who should I give the money to? You?
If you do that, you’ll end you right back where you started. I guess that means we’ll have to keep working together to make a profit, though, doesn’t it? Hehe...		Citrinne

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In other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	矜持は鉱石の如く
German	Ungeschliffener Stolz
Spanish (Europe)	Orgullo sin pulir
Spanish (Latin America)	Orgullo sin pulir
French	Orgueil brut
Italian	Orgoglio grezzo
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)	榮耀如礦石
Portuguese	Orgulho em bruto