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Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Game script
By: Generic Officer
Part 1 Chapter 7: Gathering Hope
Before battle (Daein Liberation Camp)
Izuka
Ahem! As general staff officer of Daein's Liberation Army, allow me to
outline my latest strategy.
Micaiah
Excuse me, but shouldn't Prince Pelleas be here?
Izuka
There's no need to distract the prince with the war's petty details. He
won't be coming to any more meetings. From now on, consider my words
the prince's own.
Micaiah
I'm not sure that's--
Izuka
Enough idle chatter. Come have a glance, my pretties.
Izuka
Our next target shall be Umono. Among all the work camps, it is one of
the largest.
Tauroneo
Conditions within the prison camp are harsh. If we are to save the
prisoners, every moment matters.
Sothe
One of the largest work camps...Can our forces handle that?
Izuka
...Such a trivial concern, and one my profound genius has already
addressed! Behold this lake next to the camp that provides fresh water
to all there. Into this lake, we shall dump a deadly toxin of my own
devising! Then we'll sit back...as the enemy slowly dies.
Micaiah
What are you saying?! Poison is inexcusably vile! I will agree to no
such plan.
Izuka
Wha-wha-what was that?! You! You! How dare you question my plan,
conceived in a state of exalted meditation!
Micaiah
No matter how misguided the enemy may be, we must fight with compassion
and consideration for the innocent.
Sothe
She's right. Poison doesn't discriminate. Prisoners would die too. And
any nearby villages would be affected. And then what would happen?
People would doubt us, question our cause, maybe even side against us.
And it would cast a stain on Prince Pelleas's name, don't you think?
Izuka
Errrrrgh...
Izuka
Fine then! Do as you like! And when you find yourselves utterly
defeated, you can come crawling back to me!
Tauroneo
My apologies to both of you. When Lord Izuka gets excited, he can lose
all sight of reason.
Micaiah
I apologize too, General Tauroneo. He stormed out because I--
Tauroneo
You needn't apologize. You are in the right. I would never condone the
use of poison. However, this does mean we must devise another plan
if we are to have any hope of victory.
Micaiah
Yes, you're right. In that case, what do you think of this strategy?
Before battle (Umono Prison Camp)
Djur
What!? An enemy attack?
Begnion Soldier
Yes, sir! The Liberation Army has mounted an assault on the gate! We
require reinforcements!
Djur
Hmph. They seek to free their men? My elite guard shall stay here with
me. Take the rest to squash these "rebels"!
Begnion Soldier
But, sir, if your guard remains here, we'll have barely enough men to--
Djur
Who do you think you're talking to, soldier? With my guard and me at
the ready, this camp need fear no attack. Understood? Now go! You have
your
orders!
Sothe
Looks like Tauroneo has them distracted. They've left only a small
force here to defend the camp itself.
Micaiah
Perfect. That should make it easier for us to eliminate their defenses,
seize the camp, and free the prisoners.
(After Turn 1 of the enemy phase)
Outside of the prison camp
Tormod
What do you think, Muarim? Is that the building Sothe's in?
Muarim
Most likely, little one.
Vika
So, are we gonna help them, or should we just stand here all day and
twiddle our thumbs?
Tormod
What do you think? We're helping, of course!
Tormod
Keep up, Muarim! Come on, Vika!
Vika
Hey, boss! Wait a second! I'll be...
Vika
He's already out of sight. How does he do that on those skinny beorc
legs?
Muarim
Who do you think taught him how to run?
Vika
We'd better go after him.
Inside Umono Prison Camp
Tormod
Sooooo--oooothe!
Sothe
Huh?! What...
Micaiah
Eh?
Tormod
Have no fear...Tormod is here! I'm coming to your rescue!
Sothe
Tormod?! You crazy fool...
Tauroneo
Oh-ho, that's a familiar face.
Zihark
Time for the trusty hero to save the day, I see. Still quite the
showman, eh, Tormod?
Jill
It's more like a reunion every moment. Now if Haar were just here...
Tormod
All right! Let's go wild!
Begnion Soldier
Ah...eyahhhhhhh! Sub-human! It's a sub-human!
Begnion Soldier 2
Calm down! Just use fire magic for the beasts and wind for the birds!
That'll do the trick.
Begnion Soldier
That child hasn't transformed yet! Nab him before he does!
Tormod
Fool! Transforming ain't what I do.
Tormod
But I can do this...
(Tormod casts Elfire at the soldier)
Begnion Soldier 2
He-he's a mage! Fall back!
Begnion Soldier 2
Don't get too close to him!
Micaiah
Who in the world are they?
Sothe
People I used to know. I'll introduce you later, but for now, let's
concentrate on the fight.
Open the south western cell
Ex-Daein Soldier
Thank you! I'm saved! I couldn't have held on any longer... I'm going
to make a run for it. I refuse to die in this pit of despair. I choose
to live and return to my family!
Open the north western cell
Ex-Daein Soldier
Y-you really came to save us? Thank you. Oh, thank you. You have no
idea how scared I've been. I'm so glad I didn't give up. We knew the
Maiden of Miracles would free us.
Open the northern cell
Ex-Daein Soldier
This isn't a dream? I can really leave this miserable cage? Oh, thank
you. Thank you!
You've saved my life!
Open the south eastern cell
Ex-Daein Soldier
You're the Liberation Army. I've heard about you... I'll never forget
my debt to you. If I survive and make it home, I vow to devote the rest
of my life to your cause. I'll fight for Daein honor, like you do.
After battle (Daein Liberation Camp)
Izuka
S-see here! Sothe! Who were those three, and where did they come from?
Will they join my Liberation Army?
Sothe
They are my personal acquaintances from Begnion. And yeah, they can
handle themselves in a fight. But if any more laguz join us, there will
be problems. We've managed to hide Volug and his true nature,
but...with more laguz, it will surely get out.
Izuka
Any such backlash can be extinguished with proper punishment. But
laguz... They're powerful! (And expendable...) Just what we need. By
all means, invite them to join!
Sothe
They're good friends. I'm sure they'll agree to help if I ask (you
mumbling creep). But... Isn't it the prince--and not you--who should
make those decisions?
Izuka
Question me not, young Sothe. My words are the prince's words. You need
to understand that.
Izuka
Isn't that right, my prince?
Pelleas
Ah, ah, yes, that's right. You should do as Izuka wishes.
Sothe
I...see.
Izuka
I'm glad you see. Now, quickly, quickly...go talk to your friends. And
see to it you don't foul up.
Sothe
How did you get here so soon? More importantly, how did the
investigation go?
Tormod
It went great! In fact, we finished up so quickly that we flew here to
back you up in case you needed help.
Micaiah
Um...
Tormod
Oh, sorry I haven't introduced myself yet. You're Micaiah, I take it?
I'm Tormod! Three years back, Sothe and I were in the Crimean
Army...sorta. We fought side by side as mercenaries under Ike.
Micaiah
Of course...General Ike...again.
Tormod
I beg your pardon?
Micaiah
Nothing. Don't mind me. So, anyway, what is this investigation Sothe
requested of you?
Sothe
I began to doubt that the apostle--Begnion's empress--actually knew
what was happening in Daein. At only thirteen, the apostle may be
young, but she's proud and upstanding. She'd never let these kinds of
things happen to Daein. So, I asked Tormod to fill her in on what was
really happening here.
Tormod
This is what we learned... The apostle had noticed something shady
about Daein. She was investigating on her own. She traced the ones
pulling the strings to a certain faction of senators. Now, she's
snapping mad, but without proof, she can't publicly move against them.
Tormod
The apostle is the highest power in Daein... Even so, she and the
senate are rarely on good terms with each other. Sothe, she promised
she'd help us however
she can. She said to do whatever is necessary...And that inspired me to
find you sooner than later.
Sothe
I see. So... I can depend on having you three around, for at least a
little while?
Tormod
Yeah! Your old pal here is gonna take care of everything. Just try
getting rid of me!
Sothe
I can only try!
Tormod
What do you mean by that?! Ah, you're as blockheaded as ever.
Micaiah
That Sothe... He looks happy, for some reason.
Muarim
Because he's reunited with my little one?
Micaiah
That must be it... Oh, Sothe, ever since he was small, he's tried to
act more grown up than the grown-ups... I've taken care of him so long,
and still I've never seen him smile so easily before.
Muarim
Hm... Watch what you say. Comments like that... They reveal that your
appearance belies your true age.
Micaiah
What are you--
Muarim
Among the laguz, there are those who detest and revile half-breeds such
as yourself. They call you "parentless," and deny you any laguz
heritage, honor, or dignity. Take due care.
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