# This is a hopefully-complete list of strings added or changed between 1.2.27
# and 1.3.5.  I've tried to include notes about which strings are old, as well.
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# Changes marked 1.3.x were made sometime before 1.3.4, but I don't remember
# exactly when the change occured
#<=1.2.27
Only nobles take part in the falconry competition, of course.  The only commoner who fly such birds do so under  a noble's aegis.
Only nobles take part in the falconry competition, of course.  The only commoner who fly such birds do so under  a noble's aegis.
# >= 1.2.27.1
Only nobles take part in the falconry competition, of course.  The only commoners who fly such birds do so under a noble's aegis.
Only nobles take part in the falconry competition, of course.  The only commoners who fly such birds do so under a noble's aegis.
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
(Selene is a priestess and a Lumen. If I send him to her, she might be able to sort this out.)
(Selene is a priestess and a Lumen. If I send him to her, she might be able to sort this out.)
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(Julianna might be able to tell even if I can't. Her Lumen power is stronger than mine.)
(Julianna might be able to tell even if I can't. Her Lumen power is stronger than mine.)
#choice:
Send him to Selene
Send him to Selene
#Speaker: elodie_angry
You are clearly a very troubled man, whether there are demons or not.
You are clearly a very troubled man, whether there are demons or not.
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
I will send you to the priestess Selene of my royal grove, to make your confession, and await her recommendation on your case.
I will send you to the priestess Selene of my royal grove, to make your confession, and await her recommendation on your case.
#Speaker: condemned man
Bless you, Your Majesty!
Bless you, Your Majesty!
#choice:
Summon Julianna
Summon Julianna
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
I wish to consult with my advisor. Please send for the Duchess of Ursul.
I wish to consult with my advisor. Please send for the Duchess of Ursul.
#Speaker: joslyn
... As you wish.
... As you wish.
#Speaker: condemned_man
Your Majesty, can you not see the truth for yourself? It is your mercy that I beg, not the powers of a witch!
Your Majesty, can you not see the truth for yourself? It is your mercy that I beg, not the powers of a witch!
#Speaker: condemned_man
Does she control this castle, as well, with the demons that she summons?
Does she control this castle, as well, with the demons that she summons?
Several onlookers gasp.
Several onlookers gasp.
Change your mind
Change your mind
Wait for Julianna
Wait for Julianna
#Speaker: elodie_angry
Fine, I'll decide without her!
Fine, I'll decide without her!
# Speaker: elodie_angry
I rule this castle, and I expect to be obeyed.
I rule this castle, and I expect to be obeyed.
# condemned_man "..."
...
...
# Speaker: julianna
Your Highness, I stand ready to serve -
Your Highness, I stand ready to serve -
Without warning, the Duchess of Ursul draws her sword!
Without warning, the Duchess of Ursul draws her sword!
#Speaker: elodie_scared
What?
What?
#Speaker: joslyn
Elodie! Get down!
Elodie! Get down!
The man raises his hands, which begin to glow. The demon's power - or his own?
The man raises his hands, which begin to glow. The demon's power - or his own?
Before he can act, Julianna slashes her sword through the air. A wave of energy sweeps away from her blade, striking the man's upraised arms and shredding his skin.
Before he can act, Julianna slashes her sword through the air. A wave of energy sweeps away from her blade, striking the man's upraised arms and shredding his skin.
He howls, and his fingertips elongate, forming golden chains that float through the air.
He howls, and his fingertips elongate, forming golden chains that float through the air.
You marshal up your own powers and join Julianna in combat.
You marshal up your own powers and join Julianna in combat.
You summon magical shields around yourself and huddle down out of the way.
You summon magical shields around yourself and huddle down out of the way.
Snakelike, the chains lash out - not at Julianna, but at you!
Snakelike, the chains lash out - not at Julianna, but at you!
# Dodging
You twist and dodge frantically, just managing to avoid being struck while his attack slashes the carpet around you.
You twist and dodge frantically, just managing to avoid being struck while his attack slashes the carpet around you.
You leap out of the way, bouncing so far back that you actually jump over a bit of furniture and half-fall into the hallway.
You leap out of the way, bouncing so far back that you actually jump over a bit of furniture and half-fall into the hallway.
The chains wrap around your ribs and your neck and begin to tighten. You can see your guards panicking and starting to rush towards the renegade Lumen, but before they reach him, your vision goes black...
The chains wrap around your ribs and your neck and begin to tighten. You can see your guards panicking and starting to rush towards the renegade Lumen, but before they reach him, your vision goes black...
Julianna seizes the advantage while your attacker is distracted.
Julianna seizes the advantage while your attacker is distracted.
The battle is messy, but brief. Soon the condemned man lies motionless on the ground before you.
The battle is messy, but brief. Soon the condemned man lies motionless on the ground before you.
After a moment, an orange crystal materialises next to his body.
After a moment, an orange crystal materialises next to his body.
# Speaker: elodie_yielding
I guess I'll have to take that for safe keeping.
I guess I'll have to take that for safe keeping.
# Speaker: elodie_angry
This is why magic is important! This is why the crown requires the power of a Lumen, to protect Nova from threats that cannot be ignored!
This is why magic is important! This is why the crown requires the power of a Lumen, to protect Nova from threats that cannot be ignored!
# Speaker: elodie_willful
And why the crown requires good Lumens like the Duchess of Ursul, to train and guide us, so that we will be ready to defend you!
And why the crown requires good Lumens like the Duchess of Ursul, to train and guide us, so that we will be ready to defend you!
You suspect that only etiquette prevents the assembled court from applauding.
You suspect that only etiquette prevents the assembled court from applauding.
# Speaker: elodie_angry, failed public speaking+presence
There is my judgment! This is what happens to bad people!
There is my judgment! This is what happens to bad people!
# Speaker: selene
Your Royal Highness has need of my services?
Your Royal Highness has need of my services?
# Speaker: elodie_depressed
That man I sent to you, the one who strangled his wife - what happened to him?
That man I sent to you, the one who strangled his wife - what happened to him?
# Speaker: selene
The danger to Nova and yourself has been dealt with.
The danger to Nova and yourself has been dealt with.
# Speaker: elodie_scared
You killed him?
You killed him?
# Speaker: selene
His mind has been purified, but he is not yet dead. He is in the keeping of the temple.
His mind has been purified, but he is not yet dead. He is in the keeping of the temple.
# Speaker: elodie_depressed
So... there really was a demon inside him?
So... there really was a demon inside him?
# Speaker: selene
His magics and his murders were of his own making. He is a Lumen, a rogue line previously unknown to me.
His magics and his murders were of his own making. He is a Lumen, a rogue line previously unknown to me.
# Speaker: selene
I have seen to it that he will never awaken. So long as his body lives, his crystal remains safely sealed.
I have seen to it that he will never awaken. So long as his body lives, his crystal remains safely sealed.
# Speaker: elodie_angry, faith success
(I've heard of exorcism rituals that force people to drink salt water until they collapse. Is that what she did to him?)
(I've heard of exorcism rituals that force people to drink salt water until they collapse. Is that what she did to him?)
# Speaker: elodie_angry, faith fail
(Convenient.)
(Convenient.)
# Speaker: selene
Perhaps after your coronation we will have the time to investigate. For now, you must concentrate on your studies.
Perhaps after your coronation we will have the time to investigate. For now, you must concentrate on your studies.
# Speaker: selene
If you were not able to detect his power, what other dangers might you miss?
If you were not able to detect his power, what other dangers might you miss?
# Speaker: elodie_yielding
Right.
Right.
At least it's not enchanted... unless it's enchanted in some way that you can't detect...
At least it's not enchanted... unless it's enchanted in some way that you can't detect...
# Speaker: elodie_angry
(There's something suspicious about this.)
(There's something suspicious about this.)
Much as you love chocolate, it would be undignified to seem too eager.
Much as you love chocolate, it would be undignified to seem too eager.
Test for poison
Test for poison
The gift doesn't appear to be enchanted, at least.
The gift doesn't appear to be enchanted, at least.
You know enough about poisons to conduct some simple experiments. Sadly, your suspicions prove correct. Someone has tried to kill you.
You know enough about poisons to conduct some simple experiments. Sadly, your suspicions prove correct. Someone has tried to kill you.
You send for the guards and begin asking a lot of pointed questions about these chocolates and how they got to your room without a food taster.
You send for the guards and begin asking a lot of pointed questions about these chocolates and how they got to your room without a food taster.
The easiest way to test the chocolates would be to feed them to Alice, but she might be inconvenient to replace.
The easiest way to test the chocolates would be to feed them to Alice, but she might be inconvenient to replace.
There's always the livestock, but chocolate is deadly to most animals even if it hasn't been poisoned.
There's always the livestock, but chocolate is deadly to most animals even if it hasn't been poisoned.
You manage to cram a piece of candy into a chicken, which then drops dead, but you're not entirely sure it wasn't going to do that anyway.
You manage to cram a piece of candy into a chicken, which then drops dead, but you're not entirely sure it wasn't going to do that anyway.
You give the box over to the royal guards and order them to find someone unimportant to test it on.
You give the box over to the royal guards and order them to find someone unimportant to test it on.
You can't think of any safe way to test the chocolate, and you don't want to leave it lying around where it might present a danger to others.
You can't think of any safe way to test the chocolate, and you don't want to leave it lying around where it might present a danger to others.
Eventually you mash the candies together into an unappetising paste and bury the box in the palace garden.
Eventually you mash the candies together into an unappetising paste and bury the box in the palace garden.
# Speaker: elodie_yielding
(It's a waste, if they weren't really poisoned... My candy...)
(It's a waste, if they weren't really poisoned... My candy...)
# Speaker: elodie_scared
(Does he know that I had his mother Arisse assassinated?)
(Does he know that I had his mother Arisse assassinated?)
After the tournament, you receive a report on the poisoned chocolates.
After the tournament, you receive a report on the poisoned chocolates.
The merchant house named on the card is fictitious. No such trader is registered in Kigal.
The merchant house named on the card is fictitious. No such trader is registered in Kigal.
However, the chocolates themselves arrived in a shipment from a trusted supplier, one whose goods are only subject to the occasional sampling checks instead of more thorough scrutiny.
However, the chocolates themselves arrived in a shipment from a trusted supplier, one whose goods are only subject to the occasional sampling checks instead of more thorough scrutiny.
It's hard to imagine a supplier willing to risk losing the royal warrant by taking part in a clumsy assassination attempt. The reputation boost of being known to do business with the palace is quite valuable.
It's hard to imagine a supplier willing to risk losing the royal warrant by taking part in a clumsy assassination attempt. The reputation boost of being known to do business with the palace is quite valuable.
Regardless, surely someone in palace security should have been paying more attention!
Regardless, surely someone in palace security should have been paying more attention!
# Choice:
Punish the guards
Punish the guards
# Speaker: elodie_angry
(If they can't keep me safe, they're useless!)
(If they can't keep me safe, they're useless!)
#choice:
Punish the supplier
Punish the supplier
# Speaker: elodie_angry
(They'll never be allowed to do business here again!)
(They'll never be allowed to do business here again!)
# Choice:
Wait for more information
Wait for more information
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(I need to find my real enemy.)
(I need to find my real enemy.)
After the tournament, you check in with palace security about the chocolates you sent to be tested.
After the tournament, you check in with palace security about the chocolates you sent to be tested.
Based on the effect they had on the peasants in the dungeon, the candies were definitely poisoned.
Based on the effect they had on the peasants in the dungeon, the candies were definitely poisoned.
# < 1.3.x
# elodie_yielding "(I suppose there's no hope, then.  We'll have to fight.)"
# >= 1.3.x
#Speaker: selene
Julianna knows her duty. She will return if you summon her. But you must act at once if you wish her to arrive in time to sail with the fleet.
Julianna knows her duty. She will return if you summon her. But you must act at once if you wish her to arrive in time to sail with the fleet.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
(Will she be willing to risk her life for me after I banished her? Do I want to risk my own?)
(Will she be willing to risk her life for me after I banished her? Do I want to risk my own?)
#choice:
Dispatch a messenger
Dispatch a messenger
#choice:
Don't
Don't
# Speaker: elodie_angry
I'll send for her right away. If there's any chance to stop this invasion, I have to take it.
I'll send for her right away. If there's any chance to stop this invasion, I have to take it.
# Speaker: Selene
May the gods be with us.
May the gods be with us.
# Speaker: elodie_yielding
(This is all my fault. We'll have to fight.)
(This is all my fault. We'll have to fight.)
# OLD ( < 1.3.x )
Your skill in long-range magic makes you as effective as a cannon (and more maneuverable), but there is still only one of you.
Your skill in long-range magic makes you as effective as a cannon (and more maneuverable), but there is still only one of you.
# >= 1.3.x
Your skill in long-range magic makes you as effective as a cannon (and more maneuverable), but there are far too many ships for you to take each one out individually.
Your skill in long-range magic makes you as effective as a cannon (and more maneuverable), but there are far too many ships for you to take each one out individually.
#OLD < 1.3.x
If my power is more important than my land, then I won't let you have it!
If my power is more important than my land, then I won't let you have it!
#Speaker: elodie_angry
If my crystal is more important than my land, then I can never let you have it!
If my crystal is more important than my land, then I can never let you have it!
#choice:
Stare Him Down
Stare Him Down
#choice:
Attack Him
Attack Him
#Speaker: elodie_angry
That... was not our bargain.
That... was not our bargain.
#Togami: 
You are a cold one, aren't you?
You are a cold one, aren't you?
#Togami
Very well. Have your little victory. You have so few of them, after all.
Very well. Have your little victory. You have so few of them, after all.
# For the check
War
War
#OLD There's nothing more for you to do.  He and his delegation return to the army, where they will resume the attack.  You will resist as long as you can.  But in the end, you will fall."
# >= 1.3.x
For a moment, you fear he will blast you right then and there, but it seems that he still respects the truce. 
For a moment, you fear he will blast you right then and there, but it seems that he still respects the truce. 
He and his delegation return to the army, where they will resume the attack. Your military strength is nearly exhausted. Utter defeat seems inevitable.
He and his delegation return to the army, where they will resume the attack. Your military strength is nearly exhausted. Utter defeat seems inevitable.
What will you do now?
What will you do now?
# Map tooltip
Meet With Advisors
Meet With Advisors
# Meeting with advisors, if Julianna is your mentor
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
My Lumen crystal...  That's what this war was all about.  Everyone who's died...
My Lumen crystal...  That's what this war was all about.  Everyone who's died...
#Speaker: joslyn
The price of magic is always blood.
The price of magic is always blood.
#Speaker: julianna
That doesn't matter now. We cannot allow the royal Novan crystal to fall into Shanjian hands.
That doesn't matter now. We cannot allow the royal Novan crystal to fall into Shanjian hands.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
Could we give him a different Lumen crystal?  One from the treasury?
Could we give him a different Lumen crystal?  One from the treasury?
#Speaker: julianna
Would it satisfy him? Is it either safe or wise to place a weapon in the hand of your enemy?
Would it satisfy him? Is it either safe or wise to place a weapon in the hand of your enemy?
#Speaker: elodie_angry
Well, what can we do?  We don't have enough army left to fight him!
Well, what can we do?  We don't have enough army left to fight him!
#Speaker: julianna
You must flee. Leave the palace and disappear into the countryside.
You must flee. Leave the palace and disappear into the countryside.
#Speaker: joslyn
Alone, in a war?
Alone, in a war?
#Speaker: julianna
All Novan Lumens will go together.
All Novan Lumens will go together.
#Speaker: julianna
I will go with her, and I will take the crystals we have collected.
I will go with her, and I will take the crystals we have collected.
#Speaker: julianna
I will go with her, and I will take the crystal we have collected.
I will go with her, and I will take the crystal we have collected.
#Speaker: julianna
I will go with her.
I will go with her.
#Speaker: julianna
This King of Shanjia does not realise how deep the power of Nova runs. He may be a Lumen, but he is only one.
This King of Shanjia does not realise how deep the power of Nova runs. He may be a Lumen, but he is only one.
#Speaker: julianna
Given enough time to prepare, we can find a way to defeat him.
Given enough time to prepare, we can find a way to defeat him.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
(Go on the run, while he destroys my land and my people in his search?  As long as I have this crystal, he'll be after me.)
(Go on the run, while he destroys my land and my people in his search?  As long as I have this crystal, he'll be after me.)
#choice (for LLtQ <= 1.3.4, this can translate the same as 'Flee with Julianna')
Flee with Ursul
Flee with Ursul
#choice for LLtQ >= 1.3.5
Flee with Julianna
Flee with Julianna
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
It's the only way.  I have to abandon the castle to save the crystal.
It's the only way.  I have to abandon the castle to save the crystal.
#Speaker: elodie_lonely
Father, I'm sorry, I've let you down...
Father, I'm sorry, I've let you down...
#Speaker: joslyn
I won't let you leave - not without me.
I won't let you leave - not without me.
#Speaker: joslyn
I'm coming with you. I may still have a way to be useful.
I'm coming with you. I may still have a way to be useful.
#choice:
Remove your crystal
Remove your crystal
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
It would be a lot easier to hide just the crystal than to hide me, wouldn't it.
It would be a lot easier to hide just the crystal than to hide me, wouldn't it.
#Speaker: julianna
It's too late for that. The crystal is bound to you.
It's too late for that. The crystal is bound to you.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
As long as I live.  I know.
As long as I live.  I know.
#Speaker: elodie_lonely
...  Goodbye.
...  Goodbye.
#Speaker: joslyn
Elodie! {b}No!{/b}
Elodie! {b}No!{/b}
#Narration
He grabs hold of your arms, shaking you slightly.
He grabs hold of your arms, shaking you slightly.
#Speaker: joslyn
You are the only thing I have left!
You are the only thing I have left!
#Speaker: joslyn
I don't care what you've done. You're my daughter! I will not let you die.
I don't care what you've done. You're my daughter! I will not let you die.
#Speaker: joslyn
We're leaving here together, all of us. I'll look after you. I'll help you. There are still ways that I can be useful.
We're leaving here together, all of us. I'll look after you. I'll help you. There are still ways that I can be useful.
#Speaker: julianna
Come. We must move quickly.
Come. We must move quickly.
#Narration
You will no longer be a princess.  You must leave behind your crown, your tutors, and your pampered way of life.  You may have to sleep in the woods, disguise yourself as a peasant, even murder those you meet to keep them from telling tales.
You will no longer be a princess.  You must leave behind your crown, your tutors, and your pampered way of life.  You may have to sleep in the woods, disguise yourself as a peasant, even murder those you meet to keep them from telling tales.
#Narration
You can only hope that, someday, it will all be worth it.
You can only hope that, someday, it will all be worth it.
#Selene variant of the 'meet with advisors' scene
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
My Lumen crystal...  That's what this war was all about.  Everyone who's died...
My Lumen crystal...  That's what this war was all about.  Everyone who's died...
#Speaker: joslyn
The price of magic is always blood.
The price of magic is always blood.
#Speaker: selene
Without blood, there is no life.
Without blood, there is no life.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
Could we give him a different Lumen crystal?  One from the treasury?
Could we give him a different Lumen crystal?  One from the treasury?
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
Could we give him a different Lumen crystal?  That man you 'purified'...
Could we give him a different Lumen crystal?  That man you 'purified'...
#Speaker: selene
He has tasted your power now. He would recognise the substitute and attack again, even stronger.
He has tasted your power now. He would recognise the substitute and attack again, even stronger.
#Speaker: selene
The royal crystal must not leave Nova. The future depends upon it. If that crystal is lost, it could bring about a disaster beyond all imagining.
The royal crystal must not leave Nova. The future depends upon it. If that crystal is lost, it could bring about a disaster beyond all imagining.
#Speaker: selene
We must act quickly. Now that the Shanjian king has seen this castle and its defenses, you must not stay here and present an easy target for magical attack.
We must act quickly. Now that the Shanjian king has seen this castle and its defenses, you must not stay here and present an easy target for magical attack.
#Speaker: selene
The soldiers mean nothing. This 'war' will be ended by a strike to the head, either yours or his.
The soldiers mean nothing. This 'war' will be ended by a strike to the head, either yours or his.
#Speaker: joslyn
Speak clearly, priestess. What is your proposal?
Speak clearly, priestess. What is your proposal?
#Speaker: selene
The Crown Princess must leave the castle in disguise and join forces with the Duchess of Ursul.
The Crown Princess must leave the castle in disguise and join forces with the Duchess of Ursul.
#Speaker: joslyn
What? She was banished -
What? She was banished -
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
I called her back.  I needed her power.
I called her back.  I needed her power.
#Speaker: selene
I sent messengers when I saw the approaching crisis. Ursul has always stood ready to defend Nova, and we have need of her.
I sent messengers when I saw the approaching crisis. Ursul has always stood ready to defend Nova, and we have need of her.
#Speaker: joslyn
You presume much.
You presume much.
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
(He doesn't know what Selene really is.)
(He doesn't know what Selene really is.)
#Speaker: selene
The strength of the crystal of Ursul lies in the earth. Channeled through the Royal Crystal, it could swallow up the leaders of the invasion.
The strength of the crystal of Ursul lies in the earth. Channeled through the Royal Crystal, it could swallow up the leaders of the invasion.
#Speaker: joslyn
I know the dangers of combining Lumen crystals. You'll kill her!
I know the dangers of combining Lumen crystals. You'll kill her!
#Speaker: selene
Perhaps.
Perhaps.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
I have to try.  I can't let that Togami take my crystal.  Even if I die, it's better than letting him kill me.
I have to try.  I can't let that Togami take my crystal.  Even if I die, it's better than letting him kill me.
#Speaker: joslyn
Elodie... There are so many things I should have told you...
Elodie... There are so many things I should have told you...
#Speaker: elodie_willful
Tell me when I get back.
Tell me when I get back.
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
I love you, Daddy.
I love you, Daddy.
#Narration
This week, experience will be your teacher.
This week, experience will be your teacher.
#Narration
The priestess guides you through the woods to a secret grove, where a large silver bowl has been set to capture the light of the moon.
The priestess guides you through the woods to a secret grove, where a large silver bowl has been set to capture the light of the moon.
#Narration
You are met by Julianna, Duchess of Ursul, who greets Selene with an embrace.  The two women retire into the dark for a private discussion, leaving you alone to contemplate your destiny.
You are met by Julianna, Duchess of Ursul, who greets Selene with an embrace.  The two women retire into the dark for a private discussion, leaving you alone to contemplate your destiny.
#Narration
You sit down and try to calm yourself.
You sit down and try to calm yourself.
#Meditation success
#Narration
Slowly, your mind fills with light.
Slowly, your mind fills with light.
#Meditation partial success
#Narration
Deep, steady breaths.  You hear the sounds of the forest and know that all the life of Nova may depend on you.
Deep, steady breaths.  You hear the sounds of the forest and know that all the life of Nova may depend on you.
#Meditation failure
#Narration
It's no use.  You're too worried to think clearly.
It's no use.  You're too worried to think clearly.
#Narration
At last the others return and begin to set up the ritual.  Everything depends on what happens next.
At last the others return and begin to set up the ritual.  Everything depends on what happens next.
#Narration
Selene scries for the location of the Shanjian king's tent, careful to keep her power at a distance so he cannot sense her magic.
Selene scries for the location of the Shanjian king's tent, careful to keep her power at a distance so he cannot sense her magic.
#Narration
Julianna hums without tune, a sound that makes your body thrum with the pulse of the earth.
Julianna hums without tune, a sound that makes your body thrum with the pulse of the earth.
#Narration
The three of you join hands to focus your powers.
The three of you join hands to focus your powers.
#Narration
Your consciousness scatters, filled with the shapes of caverns and chasms as you search for lines of weakness beneath the Shanjian army.
Your consciousness scatters, filled with the shapes of caverns and chasms as you search for lines of weakness beneath the Shanjian army.
#Narration
The sound in your ears grows louder, a deep bass that rattles your chest so hard your heart can no longer feel its rhythm.
The sound in your ears grows louder, a deep bass that rattles your chest so hard your heart can no longer feel its rhythm.
# Testbubble
Lumen & Meditation
Lumen & Meditation
#Narration
Suddenly, the world {i}shifts{/i}.  The ground disappears beneath your feet, and you are falling...
Suddenly, the world {i}shifts{/i}.  The ground disappears beneath your feet, and you are falling...
#Narration
On your journey back to the castle, you are faced on all sides with the consequences of your actions.
On your journey back to the castle, you are faced on all sides with the consequences of your actions.
#Narration
Selene assures you that Togami is dead, buried deep underground.  However, the surviving remnants of the Shanjian army are now running loose across the countryside.
Selene assures you that Togami is dead, buried deep underground.  However, the surviving remnants of the Shanjian army are now running loose across the countryside.
#Narration
The land itself is scarred and broken.  In every settlement you glimpse, buildings have lost chimneys or walls.  Panicked livestock have escaped their pens.
The land itself is scarred and broken.  In every settlement you glimpse, buildings have lost chimneys or walls.  Panicked livestock have escaped their pens.
#Narration
The cost in lives, you cannot see.
The cost in lives, you cannot see.
#Narration
Your ears are still ringing from the unbearable noise of the world shaking beneath you.  You cannot even hear your father's words of greeting when you arrive.
Your ears are still ringing from the unbearable noise of the world shaking beneath you.  You cannot even hear your father's words of greeting when you arrive.
#Narration
The royal treasury now faces a great burden of rebuilding.  In some eyes, this victory may seem worse than a loss.
The royal treasury now faces a great burden of rebuilding.  In some eyes, this victory may seem worse than a loss.
#Narration, if you failed...
Unfortunately, the power grows beyond your ability to channel it.
Unfortunately, the power grows beyond your ability to channel it.
# Mood bubble, <= 1.3.4 only
Affected by Depression
Affected by Depression
# New outfit indicator
{tag=outfit}NEW
{tag=outfit}NEW
#Lieke's dossier
{b}Wife{/b}: Lieke, Duchess-Regent of Sudbury,\n       Countess of Dis
{b}Wife{/b}: Lieke, Duchess-Regent of Sudbury,\n       Countess of Dis
# Alternate if you've already pushed the Ixionites out
Four years ago, the Duchess of Hellas tried to foment an insurrection in northern Ixion, just over the Galben River border.  Not only did that fail, but in retaliation, Ixion pushed troops into southern Maree.
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
(A grand ball... There will be dancing.)
(A grand ball... There will be dancing.)
#If you invited Talarist: Narration
A hand claps onto your arm.
A hand claps onto your arm.
#Speaker: talarist
Don't. He's not worth dying for. 
Don't. He's not worth dying for. 
#Narration
From the look on your father's face, he is torn between wanting to agree and wanting to order this man to let go of you.
From the look on your father's face, he is torn between wanting to agree and wanting to order this man to let go of you.
#Speaker: banion
Let Her Royal Highness speak for herself. Or are you declaring to her to be incompetent?
Let Her Royal Highness speak for herself. Or are you declaring to her to be incompetent?
#Speaker: talarist
I am not yet her subject. When she is crowned and I give my oath, I will obey. Until that time, I will protect her.
I am not yet her subject. When she is crowned and I give my oath, I will obey. Until that time, I will protect her.
#Speaker: talarist
You should be ashamed that you Novans show less loyalty to your future Queen than I, a foreign visitor.
You should be ashamed that you Novans show less loyalty to your future Queen than I, a foreign visitor.
#Narration
There is an unpleasant stir among the crowd at his words.
There is an unpleasant stir among the crowd at his words.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
(The last time a noble from Sedna married into a Novan family, their child was murdered by Novans... Talarist may feel he has a right to judge them.)
(The last time a noble from Sedna married into a Novan family, their child was murdered by Novans... Talarist may feel he has a right to judge them.)
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(There are rumors that Sedna has sent assassins after Novan nobles in the past. Is he threatening my court?)
(There are rumors that Sedna has sent assassins after Novan nobles in the past. Is he threatening my court?)
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
(Aren't Nova and Talasse supposed to be friends?)
(Aren't Nova and Talasse supposed to be friends?)
#menu:
#choice:
Speak Up
Speak Up
#choice:
Stay Quiet
Stay Quiet
#Speak Up, Internal Affairs variant
#Speaker: elodie_angry
Banion is no representative. He is not the first in his family to prove himself unfit.
Banion is no representative. He is not the first in his family to prove himself unfit.
#Speaker: elodie_angry
However, I have complete confidence in the rest of my court. They do not deserve your scorn.
However, I have complete confidence in the rest of my court. They do not deserve your scorn.
#Speaker: elodie_willful
After all, you will soon be among them.
After all, you will soon be among them.
#Speaker: talarist
Of course.
Of course.
#Narration
You take a deep breath and let it out slowly as the crisis passes.
You take a deep breath and let it out slowly as the crisis passes.
#Speak Up, Foreign Intelligence variant
#Speaker: elodie_angry
The loyalty of Novans does not deserve your scorn.
The loyalty of Novans does not deserve your scorn.
#Speaker: elodie_willful
After all, you are not a foreigner. I have already conquered you.
After all, you are not a foreigner. I have already conquered you.
#Narration
No one quite seems to know what to say to that.
No one quite seems to know what to say to that.
# Speak Up, otherwise
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
We shouldn't be arguing. We are all allies here, right?
We shouldn't be arguing. We are all allies here, right?
# Flattery success
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
The Duke of Maree and I do not agree on certain matters of state. I respect his courage and integrity for being willing to hold this position openly.
The Duke of Maree and I do not agree on certain matters of state. I respect his courage and integrity for being willing to hold this position openly.
#Speaker: elodie_angry
Knowing that I would be within my rights to demand satisfaction for his words.
Knowing that I would be within my rights to demand satisfaction for his words.
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
He remains a valuable and respected member of my court, as I hope that you will become.
He remains a valuable and respected member of my court, as I hope that you will become.
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
I am sure you have many skills to offer in my service.
I am sure you have many skills to offer in my service.
#Speaker: talarist
I - of course, Your Highness.
I - of course, Your Highness.
#Narration
You take a deep breath and let it out slowly as the crisis passes.
You take a deep breath and let it out slowly as the crisis passes.
#Narration
From the smirk on Banion's face, you suspect you've said something foolish. However, the immediate crisis is averted.
From the smirk on Banion's face, you suspect you've said something foolish. However, the immediate crisis is averted.
#Stay quiet, Narration
Your cheeks burn, but you can't think of anything to say to make the situation better.
Your cheeks burn, but you can't think of anything to say to make the situation better.
#Speaker: talarist
But it is not stability, not when your first action would be an insult to the domain of Talasse.
But it is not stability, not when your first action would be an insult to the domain of Talasse.
#Speaker: banion
Do you see? Already, this outsider attempts to control us!
Do you see? Already, this outsider attempts to control us!
#If you invited Talarist:
As the evening grows late, your personal guest draws you aside for a private conversation.
As the evening grows late, your personal guest draws you aside for a private conversation.
#Talarist:
You have my most fulsome thanks for the invitation to this event.
You have my most fulsome thanks for the invitation to this event.
#Court Manners success
#Talarist:
Even your handwriting was beautiful and elegant.
Even your handwriting was beautiful and elegant.
#[else]
However, you might wish to spend more time with the scribes before corresponding in writing with other nobles.
However, you might wish to spend more time with the scribes before corresponding in writing with other nobles.
#Talarist
Some may not appreciate your unique sense of phrasing.
Some may not appreciate your unique sense of phrasing.
#Princess: (yielding)
(Wonderful. I sounded like an idiot.)
(Wonderful. I sounded like an idiot.)
#[If we told him we had conquered him]
#Talarist
I was very interested to hear your views on the subject of 'conquest'.
I was very interested to hear your views on the subject of 'conquest'.
#Talarist:
Enthusiasm is to be expected from a young ruler, but men are not horses to break to your will. The rein and spurs can turn allies into enemies.
Enthusiasm is to be expected from a young ruler, but men are not horses to break to your will. The rein and spurs can turn allies into enemies.
#[If Horses 30]
#Princess: (angry)
(What does he know about horses? If you tried to 'break' a horse with spurs, you'd probably end up with a broken neck.)
(What does he know about horses? If you tried to 'break' a horse with spurs, you'd probably end up with a broken neck.)
#Talarist:
It is always the greatest of pleasures for me to be in your presence.
It is always the greatest of pleasures for me to be in your presence.
#[If low noble approval]
#Talarist:
That may not be the case for all of those whom you have invited. Please, do not overlook the dangers that may face you from within.
That may not be the case for all of those whom you have invited. Please, do not overlook the dangers that may face you from within.
#Talarist:
A Queen, or even a Duke, must always be aware of the possibility of intrigue. Especially when those who wish to protect you may not always be present.
A Queen, or even a Duke, must always be aware of the possibility of intrigue. Especially when those who wish to protect you may not always be present.
#Talarist:
I look forward to the day when we will no longer have to part.
I look forward to the day when we will no longer have to part.
#Narration
Your discretionary funds are low. Easing the trade situation will use up most of what you have available. But is there anything more important to save that money for?
Your discretionary funds are low. Easing the trade situation will use up most of what you have available. But is there anything more important to save that money for?
#Narration
You have a good amount of discretionary funds available. While this problem will cost a bit to solve, you will still have a useful buffer remaining.
You have a good amount of discretionary funds available. While this problem will cost a bit to solve, you will still have a useful buffer remaining.
#Narration
You have a large amount of discretionary funds remaining in the treasury. You can easily handle this situation.
You have a large amount of discretionary funds remaining in the treasury. You can easily handle this situation.
# Mood
-%d Cheerful
-%d Cheerful
# Cheeve
triggered an earthquake?
triggered an earthquake?
#Speaker: lucille
I am not suggesting that you break your word to your fiancé, only that you take the time to reflect.
I am not suggesting that you break your word to your fiancé, only that you take the time to reflect.
# Epilogues
Elodie's coronation day was marred by the arrival of a contingent of peasants from Caloris, angry over the continuing disruption that had followed the earthquake. Soldiers were able to keep them out of range of the new Queen, but the protest was considered to be a poor omen for her reign.
Elodie's coronation day was marred by the arrival of a contingent of peasants from Caloris, angry over the continuing disruption that had followed the earthquake. Soldiers were able to keep them out of range of the new Queen, but the protest was considered to be a poor omen for her reign.
Joslyn was forced to return immediately to his duties as Duke of Caloris, leaving his daughter to fend for herself.
Joslyn was forced to return immediately to his duties as Duke of Caloris, leaving his daughter to fend for herself.
The magical conjunction which ended the Shanjian threat also shook up the established boundaries of the Old Forest. Monster sightings throughout Caloris were on the increase, and entire villages were rumored to have been wiped out.
The magical conjunction which ended the Shanjian threat also shook up the established boundaries of the Old Forest. Monster sightings throughout Caloris were on the increase, and entire villages were rumored to have been wiped out.
Both the Queen and the Duchess of Ursul offered their aid, but were rebuffed. Caloris would not share its secrets.
Both the Queen and the Duchess of Ursul offered their aid, but were rebuffed. Caloris would not share its secrets.
Talarist brought with him a gift of fine white horses, and encouraged his young wife to amuse herself while he enjoyed his new place in Novan politics. He was clearly in no hurry to provide an heir to the throne.
Talarist brought with him a gift of fine white horses, and encouraged his young wife to amuse herself while he enjoyed his new place in Novan politics. He was clearly in no hurry to provide an heir to the throne.
To the surprise of many, Joslyn, Duke of Caloris, soon announced his engagement to the youngest daughter of a minor Earl, a woman who had previously been in training to join the temple as a priestess.
To the surprise of many, Joslyn, Duke of Caloris, soon announced his engagement to the youngest daughter of a minor Earl, a woman who had previously been in training to join the temple as a priestess.
It seemed that Elodie would soon have new half-siblings on the way.
It seemed that Elodie would soon have new half-siblings on the way.
As it was unlikely that she would ever be able to bear children of the body, Elodie no longer felt required to make a political marriage for the good of Nova. Instead, she pledged herself as the lifemate of Brin, Duchess of Hellas and installed the other woman as her Queen-Consort.
As it was unlikely that she would ever be able to bear children of the body, Elodie no longer felt required to make a political marriage for the good of Nova. Instead, she pledged herself as the lifemate of Brin, Duchess of Hellas and installed the other woman as her Queen-Consort.
The move was not entirely popular with the people of Nova, who feared to see Latimer's line broken.
The move was not entirely popular with the people of Nova, who feared to see Latimer's line broken.
To ensure a stable succession, Elodie officially named her cousin Charlotte as heir, and granted her the right to use the title of Crown Princess. Charlotte's mother Lucille would hold the position of Prime Minister, while her father Laurent remained Duke of Merva. The title to the Duchy of Merva would pass not to Charlotte, but to her brother Emry.
To ensure a stable succession, Elodie officially named her cousin Charlotte as heir, and granted her the right to use the title of Crown Princess. Charlotte's mother Lucille would hold the position of Prime Minister, while her father Laurent remained Duke of Merva. The title to the Duchy of Merva would pass not to Charlotte, but to her brother Emry.
Elodie proposed marriage to Banion, the Duke of Maree, and was quickly accepted. All who attended spoke of the wedding as a lavish and romantic affair, and applauded the wisdom of the match. 
Elodie proposed marriage to Banion, the Duke of Maree, and was quickly accepted. All who attended spoke of the wedding as a lavish and romantic affair, and applauded the wisdom of the match. 
Soon afterwards, the Queen announced that she was expecting a child, and the people of Nova rejoiced.
Soon afterwards, the Queen announced that she was expecting a child, and the people of Nova rejoiced.
In private, matters were not so rosy. Elodie was plagued with constant headaches and fatigue, and her husband urged her to stay in bed 'for the good of the child'. Soon, she was little more than a prisoner in her own tower, while the new king pursued his political agenda.
In private, matters were not so rosy. Elodie was plagued with constant headaches and fatigue, and her husband urged her to stay in bed 'for the good of the child'. Soon, she was little more than a prisoner in her own tower, while the new king pursued his political agenda.
Elodie suspected that Banion might have added something to her food to keep her quiet, but it was so hard to find the strength to argue...
Elodie suspected that Banion might have added something to her food to keep her quiet, but it was so hard to find the strength to argue...
Not even little Brin's birth could bring happiness to this couple.
Not even little Brin's birth could bring happiness to this couple.
# At the dance
#Adair:
Um, h-hi, Elodie?
Um, h-hi, Elodie?
#Adair:
Sorry!
Sorry!
#Narration
Adair comes running up to his father.
Adair comes running up to his father.
#Speaker: adair
Dad! I got punch on my shoes.
Dad! I got punch on my shoes.
#Narration
You leave them to deal with that problem.
You leave them to deal with that problem.
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(Trust... Should I trust her? What other secrets has she been keeping? Does she know anything about the assassins?)
(Trust... Should I trust her? What other secrets has she been keeping? Does she know anything about the assassins?)
# Sense Magic full success
Accuse her of hiding something
Accuse her of hiding something
#OLD: "Keep her secret" ( < 1.3.x )
#choice: >= 1.3.x
Promise not to tell
Promise not to tell
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
I'd like to believe you. But...
I'd like to believe you. But...
#Speaker: elodie_angry
Someone tried to kill me, at the parade. And I found out he was sent from Merva.
Someone tried to kill me, at the parade. And I found out he was sent from Merva.
#Speaker: elodie_angry
Is Uncle Laurent trying to have me killed?
Is Uncle Laurent trying to have me killed?
#Speaker: lucille
Elodie! My dear. Laurent loves you. He is your most loyal subject.
Elodie! My dear. Laurent loves you. He is your most loyal subject.
#Speaker: lucille
You and Charlotte have always been so close. It would crush her to hear that you suspected our family of such dreadful plots!
You and Charlotte have always been so close. It would crush her to hear that you suspected our family of such dreadful plots!
#Narration
You notice that she hasn't said anything about her {i}own{/i} loyalty.
You notice that she hasn't said anything about her {i}own{/i} loyalty.
#menu:
#choice:
Keep pushing
Keep pushing
#choice:
Apologise
Apologise
#Speaker: elodie_angry
That's not good enough. Family or no, I need some proof of your loyalty.
That's not good enough. Family or no, I need some proof of your loyalty.
#Lucille:
Proof? What would be proof?
Proof? What would be proof?
You open your mouth to answer her, and -
You open your mouth to answer her, and -
- find yourself unable to speak or move.
- find yourself unable to speak or move.
#Lucille:
Foolish child. Suspecting Laurent! As if he'd have the backbone.
Foolish child. Suspecting Laurent! As if he'd have the backbone.
#[apologise]
#Elodie: (depressed)
Of course, I'm sorry.
Of course, I'm sorry.
#Lucille:
Darling child. Please. Let us never speak of this again.
Darling child. Please. Let us never speak of this again.
Feeling vaguely guilty, you watch her walk away.
Feeling vaguely guilty, you watch her walk away.
# < 1.3.x
#elodie_neutral "I understand.  Don't worry about it."
# >= 1.3.x elodie_normal
I understand. Don't worry. I promise I will protect your secret.
I understand. Don't worry. I promise I will protect your secret.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
Nothing in the note gives any more clue to their identity. It's a dead end, unless they strike again.
Nothing in the note gives any more clue to their identity. It's a dead end, unless they strike again.
#Speaker: joslyn
Then we must be prepared for future attempts.
Then we must be prepared for future attempts.
#
# < 1.3.x elodie_depressed "No..."
# >= 1.3.x elodie_depressed
No... and by now the trail has gone cold.
No... and by now the trail has gone cold.
#Speaker: joslyn
Then we must be prepared, in case there are further attempts.
Then we must be prepared, in case there are further attempts.
Adair
Adair
Sabine
Sabine
#choice:
Send the musician to gather more information
Send the musician to gather more information
#Narration
You summon your musician, which is to say, your spy.
You summon your musician, which is to say, your spy.
#Speaker: elodie_angry
Travel to other noble courts. Try to find out what Arisse's grievance is, and how dangerous it might be.
Travel to other noble courts. Try to find out what Arisse's grievance is, and how dangerous it might be.
#Speaker: musician
We'll see who dances to her tune.
We'll see who dances to her tune.
# Adair's dossier
Heir to the Duchy of Elath
Heir to the Duchy of Elath
Age 12
Age 12
Engaged to Elodie
Engaged to Elodie
Mother: Cayleigh, Duchess of Elath (deceased)
Mother: Cayleigh, Duchess of Elath (deceased)
Stepmother: Arisse, Duchess of Lillah
Stepmother: Arisse, Duchess of Lillah
Stepmother: Arisse, Duchess of Lillah (deceased)
Stepmother: Arisse, Duchess of Lillah (deceased)
Father: Fabian, Earl of Titan
Father: Fabian, Earl of Titan
Father: Fabian, Earl of Titan (deceased)
Father: Fabian, Earl of Titan (deceased)
# Sabine's dossier
Minstrel
Minstrel
Age 21
Age 21
Single
Single
Age ???
Age ???
A common musician, singing for her supper.
A common musician, singing for her supper.
#Narration
Your musician has returned from her wanderings.
Your musician has returned from her wanderings.
#Speaker: sabine
Your Highness, the Duchess of Lillah is a popular woman. More popular, in many quarters, than you yourself.
Your Highness, the Duchess of Lillah is a popular woman. More popular, in many quarters, than you yourself.
#sabine
A wise mother. An experienced leader. And known to be ruthless enough to make hard choices.
A wise mother. An experienced leader. And known to be ruthless enough to make hard choices.
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(Like killing her own family?)
(Like killing her own family?)
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(Nova's 'Eastern Queen'.)
(Nova's 'Eastern Queen'.)
#Speaker: sabine
If you can't change the way your nobles see you, they may not be your nobles for long.
If you can't change the way your nobles see you, they may not be your nobles for long.
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
(They'd really rebel against me?)
(They'd really rebel against me?)
#Speaker: sabine
That's all I can tell you, Your Highness.
That's all I can tell you, Your Highness.
#elodie_angry
(Arisse... she's the real threat.)
(Arisse... she's the real threat.)
#[if Strategy]
#Speaker: elodie_willful
(Or a real asset.)
(Or a real asset.)
#[else if Public Speaking]
#Speaker: elodie_willful
(Unless I can convince her otherwise.)
(Unless I can convince her otherwise.)
#choice:
Send soldiers to arrest her
Send soldiers to arrest her
#choice:
Send assassins to kill her
Send assassins to kill her
#choice
Try to win her support
Try to win her support
#[soldiers]
#Narration
You give orders for a military company to travel to Lillah and take the Duchess into custody.
You give orders for a military company to travel to Lillah and take the Duchess into custody.
#[assassins]
#Narration
You give orders for assassins to arrange for a quiet and natural-looking demise.  She is not a young woman, and she's just lost her husband... it shouldn't be suspicious.
You give orders for assassins to arrange for a quiet and natural-looking demise.  She is not a young woman, and she's just lost her husband... it shouldn't be suspicious.
#[support]
#Narration
You prepare a letter to the Duchess of Lillah, inviting her to join you for a discussion about the future of Nova.  This may require some negotiation.
You prepare a letter to the Duchess of Lillah, inviting her to join you for a discussion about the future of Nova.  This may require some negotiation.
#okay noble approval
#Speaker: sabine
Your Highness, the Duchess of Lillah is like a shepherdess whose favorite lamb has gone astray.
Your Highness, the Duchess of Lillah is like a shepherdess whose favorite lamb has gone astray.
#elodie_neutral
You mean Adair?
You mean Adair?
#[if we sent the kid to Armand]
#Speaker: sabine
In her eyes, you have stolen her child to make him your family's plaything.
In her eyes, you have stolen her child to make him your family's plaything.
#[if we gave the kid to Ishtar]
#Speaker: sabine
In her eyes, you have stolen her child and placed him in unworthy hands.
In her eyes, you have stolen her child and placed him in unworthy hands.
#Speaker: sabine
It is a personal grudge. I do not know whether your nobles would consider that worth rebellion.
It is a personal grudge. I do not know whether your nobles would consider that worth rebellion.
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
(Probably not, as long as nothing happens to Adair.)
(Probably not, as long as nothing happens to Adair.)
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
(Oh!  A letter from the Duchess of Lillah!)
(Oh!  A letter from the Duchess of Lillah!)
#Speaker: elodie_angry, if cruel
(She's blaming me for Adair's death?  How was I supposed to know that would happen?)
(She's blaming me for Adair's death?  How was I supposed to know that would happen?)
#Speaker: elodie_lonely, otherwise
(She's blaming me for Adair's death.)
(She's blaming me for Adair's death.)
#Narration
There will be no support from that quarter.  You will have to win back the nobility on your own.
There will be no support from that quarter.  You will have to win back the nobility on your own.
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
(She agrees to speak with me if we can meet in neutral territory, like Sudbury.)
(She agrees to speak with me if we can meet in neutral territory, like Sudbury.)
#Narration
Apparently she is unimpressed with your writing skills.  She declined your invitation.
Apparently she is unimpressed with your writing skills.  She declined your invitation.
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(Well, she's still going to be at Gwenelle's party, right?  I have another chance.)
(Well, she's still going to be at Gwenelle's party, right?  I have another chance.)
#Narration
Arisse, the Duchess of Lillah, is present. You should have a chance to plead your case.
Arisse, the Duchess of Lillah, is present. You should have a chance to plead your case.
#Speaker: lieke
... needs me! I will not be so easily shoved aside.
... needs me! I will not be so easily shoved aside.
#Speaker: bennett
Calmly, calmly, Angelique. She's not rejecting you. Are you, kit?
Calmly, calmly, Angelique. She's not rejecting you. Are you, kit?
#Speaker: gwenelle
Mother, it's my domain now. I need to be responsible for it - for my own decisions.
Mother, it's my domain now. I need to be responsible for it - for my own decisions.
#Speaker: lieke
You need my advice.
You need my advice.
#Speaker: bennett
But I need it more.
But I need it more.
#Speaker: bennett
She's been waiting and training for this moment; I never expected to become a Duke. I need you by my side.
She's been waiting and training for this moment; I never expected to become a Duke. I need you by my side.
#Speaker: lieke
Darling, I...
Darling, I...
#Speaker: bennnett
I'd hate to see a mother blame her child for growing up.
I'd hate to see a mother blame her child for growing up.
#Narration
The Countess looks distinctly unhappy at his words, and more so when she sees you watching them.
The Countess looks distinctly unhappy at his words, and more so when she sees you watching them.
#Speaker: bennett
Kit, please look after Her Royal Highness. Your mother and I need to go sit down.
Kit, please look after Her Royal Highness. Your mother and I need to go sit down.
#Speaker: gwenelle
Okay. Thanks.
Okay. Thanks.
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
What was that about?
What was that about?
#Speaker: gwenelle
Dad ran away from home when he was my age, and his mother disowned him. Then she died while he was traveling the world.
Dad ran away from home when he was my age, and his mother disowned him. Then she died while he was traveling the world.
#Speaker: gwenelle
His family never forgave him, and he never forgave them.
His family never forgave him, and he never forgave them.
#Speaker: gwenelle
But I'm not running anywhere. I'm Duchess of Sudbury now, and I have to command respect for myself.
But I'm not running anywhere. I'm Duchess of Sudbury now, and I have to command respect for myself.
#Narration
As the day progresses, you manage to separate the Duchess of Lillah from her crowd of relatives and well-wishers.
As the day progresses, you manage to separate the Duchess of Lillah from her crowd of relatives and well-wishers.
#Speaker: arisse
I am surprised you have bothered to keep trying. If only you had shown such dedication to your studies earlier.
I am surprised you have bothered to keep trying. If only you had shown such dedication to your studies earlier.
#Speaker: elodie_angry
I know I've made mistakes.  I'm trying to fix them.
I know I've made mistakes.  I'm trying to fix them.
#Speaker: arisse
I must admit, I was surprised to receive your invitation. Many young people are eager to prove that they need no guidance.
I must admit, I was surprised to receive your invitation. Many young people are eager to prove that they need no guidance.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
I'm not my mother.  I wish I could be.  I wish she were here.
I'm not my mother.  I wish I could be.  I wish she were here.
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
But this isn't only about me.  It's about Nova, and doing what's best.
But this isn't only about me.  It's about Nova, and doing what's best.
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
This is a difficult time for everyone.  The domain needs stability.  For that, we need to work together.
This is a difficult time for everyone.  The domain needs stability.  For that, we need to work together.
#Speaker: arisse
I have one condition. You must agree to marry one of my sons.
I have one condition. You must agree to marry one of my sons.
#Speaker: elodie_afraid, if already engaged
But I'm already...
But I'm already...
#Speaker: arisse
Yes. I am asking you to discard that arrangement, in exchange for my aid.
Yes. I am asking you to discard that arrangement, in exchange for my aid.
#Speaker: arisse
Thaddeus is the closest to your age. He is not present today, however.
Thaddeus is the closest to your age. He is not present today, however.
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(I know Thaddeus.  He's probably in too much trouble at school to be allowed to travel!)
(I know Thaddeus.  He's probably in too much trouble at school to be allowed to travel!)
#menu:
#choice:
Agree to marry him
Agree to marry him
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
If that's what's required for the good of Nova, then I accept.
If that's what's required for the good of Nova, then I accept.
#Speaker: arisse
Very well.
Very well.
#choice:
Refuse
Refuse
#Speaker: elodie_angry
I can't agree to that.
I can't agree to that.
#Speaker: arisse
Then we have nothing more to say to each other.
Then we have nothing more to say to each other.
#Speaker: arisse, if we're engaged to Adair
Very well.
Very well.
#Speaker: arisse
I will come to stay with you at the palace and serve as your advisor for a time, until the succession is stable.
I will come to stay with you at the palace and serve as your advisor for a time, until the succession is stable.
#Speaker: arisse
However, advice is only useful if you listen to it. Take no action without first consulting me.
However, advice is only useful if you listen to it. Take no action without first consulting me.
#Speaker: arisse
You should also inform me of any decisions you have made recently.
You should also inform me of any decisions you have made recently.
#Narration
You quickly explain what you have been doing in the past few months.
You quickly explain what you have been doing in the past few months.
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
Oh, and I just had this strange conversation with Briony...
Oh, and I just had this strange conversation with Briony...
#Speaker: arisse
I think I had better have a talk with my granddaughter.
I think I had better have a talk with my granddaughter.
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
Oh, and I told Briony I'd help her research the Old Forest.
Oh, and I told Briony I'd help her research the Old Forest.
#Speaker: arisse
Were you trying to get yourself and my granddaughter killed?
Were you trying to get yourself and my granddaughter killed?
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
No.
No.
#Speaker: arisse
That course of action will be cancelled at once.
That course of action will be cancelled at once.
#Speaker: joslyn
Elodie? The Duchess of Lillah has just arrived - with a full retinue. Do you know what this is about?
Elodie? The Duchess of Lillah has just arrived - with a full retinue. Do you know what this is about?
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
I invited her to become my new advisor.
I invited her to become my new advisor.
#Speaker: joslyn
What?
What?
#Speaker: arisse
It is clear that the Crown Princess requires more guidance, for the good of all Nova.
It is clear that the Crown Princess requires more guidance, for the good of all Nova.
#Speaker: arisse
I understand your sorrow at your wife's death. I have experience with grief. But the needs of the domain cannot wait.
I understand your sorrow at your wife's death. I have experience with grief. But the needs of the domain cannot wait.
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
Where's Thaddeus?  If we're going to be married, shouldn't we meet and talk?
Where's Thaddeus?  If we're going to be married, shouldn't we meet and talk?
#Speaker: arisse
Thaddeus is a fragile boy. He is unwell at the moment.
Thaddeus is a fragile boy. He is unwell at the moment.
#Narration
'Fragile' is not a word you would ordinarily use to describe Thaddeus.  Angry, unpredictably violent, often in trouble, and a terrible scholar... but not 'fragile'.  Still, it was the bargain you made.
'Fragile' is not a word you would ordinarily use to describe Thaddeus.  Angry, unpredictably violent, often in trouble, and a terrible scholar... but not 'fragile'.  Still, it was the bargain you made.
#Speaker: joslyn
Your Grace, while I appreciate your loyal service to your monarch, I am not certain that...
Your Grace, while I appreciate your loyal service to your monarch, I am not certain that...
#Speaker: elodie_angry
It was my decision.  It was the right thing to do.
It was my decision.  It was the right thing to do.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
I need her help.  I need yours, too.
I need her help.  I need yours, too.
#Speaker: joslyn
... Of course.
... Of course.
#Narration
You send the chocolates to Arisse to investigate. She should know what to do.
You send the chocolates to Arisse to investigate. She should know what to do.
#Speaker: arisse
The people will not be pleased if their promised Queen makes a poor showing of herself. Do only what you can do well. 
The people will not be pleased if their promised Queen makes a poor showing of herself. Do only what you can do well. 
#Narration
After the tournament, you remember to ask about the chocolates you sent to be tested.
After the tournament, you remember to ask about the chocolates you sent to be tested.
#Speaker: arisse
You were quite correct. The merchant seals were counterfeit - and yes, the chocolates were poisoned.
You were quite correct. The merchant seals were counterfeit - and yes, the chocolates were poisoned.
#Speaker: arisse
I have sent word to my daughter in Kigal to investigate this 'House of Kraellat.'
I have sent word to my daughter in Kigal to investigate this 'House of Kraellat.'
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(Arisse has connections, but so do I. I have to find out who's behind this.)
(Arisse has connections, but so do I. I have to find out who's behind this.)
#Speaker: arisse
Even if you were victorious, it would be easy for an 'accident' to befall you, far from shore. If the battle went poorly, you would have no hope of escape.
Even if you were victorious, it would be easy for an 'accident' to befall you, far from shore. If the battle went poorly, you would have no hope of escape.
#Talk to Adair
#Speaker: alice_smile
My lady, there are letters for you.
My lady, there are letters for you.
#Speaker: elodie_normal
(This one's from Briony - and she is {i}not{/i} happy with me.)
(This one's from Briony - and she is {i}not{/i} happy with me.)
#Speaker: elodie_scared
(Apparently she had some plan to run off on a treasure hunt to the heart of the Old Forest? She would have been eaten!)
(Apparently she had some plan to run off on a treasure hunt to the heart of the Old Forest? She would have been eaten!)
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
(Until Arisse found out. Now Briony's under guard, with extra assignments to keep her busy.)
(Until Arisse found out. Now Briony's under guard, with extra assignments to keep her busy.)
#Narration
You also receive a rather flowery letter from Banion, Duke of Maree.  He extols your cleverness and beauty, and professes his belief that you will not 'disappoint' him in the future.
You also receive a rather flowery letter from Banion, Duke of Maree.  He extols your cleverness and beauty, and professes his belief that you will not 'disappoint' him in the future.
#Court Manners success
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(I think he's threatening me with a breach-of-promise suit if I don't marry him.)
(I think he's threatening me with a breach-of-promise suit if I don't marry him.)
#else Conversation success
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
(Is he suggesting we should have an affair after I marry Thaddeus?)
(Is he suggesting we should have an affair after I marry Thaddeus?)
#else:
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
(He must be upset about me marrying Thaddeus instead of him, but I can't tell what he's getting at.)
(He must be upset about me marrying Thaddeus instead of him, but I can't tell what he's getting at.)
# choice:
Give the letter to Arisse
Give the letter to Arisse
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
(I don't want to deal with this.)
(I don't want to deal with this.)
#choice:
Pay him off
Pay him off
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
(An expensive gift and an apology should settle the matter.)
(An expensive gift and an apology should settle the matter.)
#Narration if not enough money
Unfortunately, the treasury is a bit bare at the moment.  He may not be impressed with your offering.
Unfortunately, the treasury is a bit bare at the moment.  He may not be impressed with your offering.
#choice:
Reply angrily
Reply angrily
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(How dare he?)
(How dare he?)
#Narration
You dash off an insulting response.
You dash off an insulting response.
# choice:
Reply politely
Reply politely
#Speaker: elodie_willful, if you think he's flirting
(Well, that could be fun.)
(Well, that could be fun.)
#Narration
You write him a letter to encourage this line of thought.
You write him a letter to encourage this line of thought.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
(I suppose he has a reason to be upset.)
(I suppose he has a reason to be upset.)
#Narration
You draft a polite apology.
You draft a polite apology.
#choice:
Do not reply
Do not reply
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(I don't owe him anything.)
(I don't owe him anything.)
#Narration
The other letter is less straightforward.
The other letter is less straightforward.
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
(What is this?  It isn't signed...)
(What is this?  It isn't signed...)
#Narration
The note is quite simple: "No one respects an oath-breaker."
The note is quite simple: "No one respects an oath-breaker."
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
(Is this a threat?)
(Is this a threat?)
#Speaker: alice_smile
My lady, there are letters for you.
My lady, there are letters for you.
#Speaker: elodie_normal
(This one's from Briony. She wants to know if I've ever heard any rumors about pirate treasure.)
(This one's from Briony. She wants to know if I've ever heard any rumors about pirate treasure.)
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
(Are the nobles still plotting against me? Was getting Arisse's help not enough?)
(Are the nobles still plotting against me? Was getting Arisse's help not enough?)
#Narration
The wind cannot answer. All you can do is try to be prepared.
The wind cannot answer. All you can do is try to be prepared.
# More epilogues
A young tanner in Caloris did claim to be Joslyn's natural son, the result of a youthful liaison with a serving maid. However, with both of his supposed parents now dead, his claim was impossible to prove, and the Queen chose not to recognise this possible half-brother.
A young tanner in Caloris did claim to be Joslyn's natural son, the result of a youthful liaison with a serving maid. However, with both of his supposed parents now dead, his claim was impossible to prove, and the Queen chose not to recognise this possible half-brother.
Relations between Nova and Talasse turned markedly sour after Elodie's open jilting of the Duke of Sedna. Talarist declared himself the rightful ruler of the duchy of Elath, and led an armed force onto Novan soil in his attempt to claim it, tacitly supported by the King of Talasse.
Relations between Nova and Talasse turned markedly sour after Elodie's open jilting of the Duke of Sedna. Talarist declared himself the rightful ruler of the duchy of Elath, and led an armed force onto Novan soil in his attempt to claim it, tacitly supported by the King of Talasse.
Still, Nova was not a weak domain. The morale of Elodie's soldiers had been bolstered by their victory against Shanjia, and they had no intention of letting their southern neighbors steal their homes.
Still, Nova was not a weak domain. The morale of Elodie's soldiers had been bolstered by their victory against Shanjia, and they had no intention of letting their southern neighbors steal their homes.
Weakened by the Shanjian invasion, Nova lacked the strength to resist. Elodie was eventually forced to cede a sizable portion of Elath to Sedna, and hope that her future successors would be able to reclaim it.
Weakened by the Shanjian invasion, Nova lacked the strength to resist. Elodie was eventually forced to cede a sizable portion of Elath to Sedna, and hope that her future successors would be able to reclaim it.
All of Nova rejoiced upon the birth of Elodie's first child - all save for those in the family of her husband, who thought the young prince rather suspiciously fair-haired. King-Consort Thaddeus showed no interest in pursuing the rumors, and was very protective of the mental well-being of his son. Anyone daring to insinuate in his presence would soon come to regret it.
All of Nova rejoiced upon the birth of Elodie's first child - all save for those in the family of her husband, who thought the young prince rather suspiciously fair-haired. King-Consort Thaddeus showed no interest in pursuing the rumors, and was very protective of the mental well-being of his son. Anyone daring to insinuate in his presence would soon come to regret it.
The Duke of Maree was appallingly smug about the situation, even after his own marriage.
The Duke of Maree was appallingly smug about the situation, even after his own marriage.
It was whispered in certain quarters that Elodie spent too much time alone at gatherings with handsome young nobles who were not her husband. She was the Queen, of course, and had the right to entertain herself as she pleased, but that didn't mean everyone would approve.
It was whispered in certain quarters that Elodie spent too much time alone at gatherings with handsome young nobles who were not her husband. She was the Queen, of course, and had the right to entertain herself as she pleased, but that didn't mean everyone would approve.
However, the rumors were soon revealed to be the work of the disgruntled Duke of Maree, who was well known to be bitter after his string of romantic failures. Elodie's reputation was restored, and Banion found himself on the end of more than a few jokes.
However, the rumors were soon revealed to be the work of the disgruntled Duke of Maree, who was well known to be bitter after his string of romantic failures. Elodie's reputation was restored, and Banion found himself on the end of more than a few jokes.
Elodie tried time and again to convince King-Consort Thaddeus that the rumors were false, but he only withdrew further. Unable to build and maintain a bond of trust, the couple eventually dissolved their marriage.
Elodie tried time and again to convince King-Consort Thaddeus that the rumors were false, but he only withdrew further. Unable to build and maintain a bond of trust, the couple eventually dissolved their marriage.
The sadder-but-wiser Elodie soon found herself being courted by the man she had once intended to marry - Banion, Duke of Maree. Even though he was most likely responsible for the disaster of her first marriage, Nova's need for an heir was pressing, and Elodie acquiesced to the union.
The sadder-but-wiser Elodie soon found herself being courted by the man she had once intended to marry - Banion, Duke of Maree. Even though he was most likely responsible for the disaster of her first marriage, Nova's need for an heir was pressing, and Elodie acquiesced to the union.
Privately, though, she vowed that the marriage would not survive past the birth of a child.
Privately, though, she vowed that the marriage would not survive past the birth of a child.
# If cruel
And neither would Banion.
And neither would Banion.
The move was not entirely popular with the people of Nova, who feared to see Latimer's line broken.
The move was not entirely popular with the people of Nova, who feared to see Latimer's line broken.
#Narration
Nova would go on.
Nova would go on.
#choice:
Ask about risks
Ask about risks
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
I...  Is this dangerous?  My father said that using magic can kill you.
I...  Is this dangerous?  My father said that using magic can kill you.
#Speaker: julianna
Bonding with a crystal is not dangerous. Using magic can be dangerous, but that is why I am here to train you.
Bonding with a crystal is not dangerous. Using magic can be dangerous, but that is why I am here to train you.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
My mother was trained, wasn't she?
My mother was trained, wasn't she?
#Speaker: julianna
Yes.
Yes.
#Speaker: elodie_lonely
My father said she used too much magic and over time it built up and killed her.
My father said she used too much magic and over time it built up and killed her.
#Speaker: julianna
Your father means well, but he is not a Lumen. I have drawn power many times, over many years, and I am unharmed.
Your father means well, but he is not a Lumen. I have drawn power many times, over many years, and I am unharmed.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
Then what did happen to my mother?
Then what did happen to my mother?
#Speaker: julianna
... I don't know.
... I don't know.
#menu:
#choice:
Accept that
Accept that
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
All right, I understand.
All right, I understand.
#Speaker: julianna
Very well. Now, take up the crystal.
Very well. Now, take up the crystal.
#menu:
#choice:
Do it
Do it
#choice:
Don't do it
Don't do it
#choice:
Accuse her
Accuse her
#Speaker: elodie_angry
I think you know more than you're saying.
I think you know more than you're saying.
#Speaker: elodie_angry
My father blames you for her death.  What did you do?
My father blames you for her death.  What did you do?
#Speaker: julianna
I did nothing, because I was not here. {i}That{/i} is my fault. I did not know she was in danger. I was not here to help her.
I did nothing, because I was not here. {i}That{/i} is my fault. I did not know she was in danger. I was not here to help her.
#Speaker: julianna
I never thought of Fidelia as fragile. I believed she would outlive me. I expected to die in her service.
I never thought of Fidelia as fragile. I believed she would outlive me. I expected to die in her service.
#Speaker: julianna
I do not believe that magic had anything to do with her death, but I will never know, because I was not here.
I do not believe that magic had anything to do with her death, but I will never know, because I was not here.
#Speaker: julianna
But now, I am.
But now, I am.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
#Speaker: julianna
Then, if you understand, take up the crystal and let us begin.
Then, if you understand, take up the crystal and let us begin.
#menu:
#choice:
Do it
Do it
#choice:
Don't do it
Don't do it
#choice:
Ask about risks
Ask about risks
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
I...  Is this dangerous?  My father said that using magic can kill you.
I...  Is this dangerous?  My father said that using magic can kill you.
#Speaker: selene
That is possible.
That is possible.
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
What?
What?
#Speaker: selene
It is possible for a Lumen to attempt to channel more energy than she is capable of handling, and perish.
It is possible for a Lumen to attempt to channel more energy than she is capable of handling, and perish.
#selene
For a properly-trained Lumen, such an accident is unlikely except in the case of great need.
For a properly-trained Lumen, such an accident is unlikely except in the case of great need.
#Speaker: elodie_afraid, Lore success
(Like when the Lumens of old gave their lives to banish the doomshadow.)
(Like when the Lumens of old gave their lives to banish the doomshadow.)
#Speaker: selene
Bonding with a crystal is not dangerous. It is the first step on a long journey.
Bonding with a crystal is not dangerous. It is the first step on a long journey.
#menu:
#choice:
Do it
Do it
#choice:
Don't do it
Don't do it
#choice:
Ask about mother's death
Ask about mother's death
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
Is that what happened to my mother?  She drew too much power?
Is that what happened to my mother?  She drew too much power?
#Speaker: selene
I was not in your mother's confidence. I do not know. However, I did not hear of any crisis that would have required such a sacrifice.
I was not in your mother's confidence. I do not know. However, I did not hear of any crisis that would have required such a sacrifice.
#Speaker: selene
To the best of my knowledge, Queen Fidelia's death was natural. A tragic end, which could have come whether she was a Lumen or not.
To the best of my knowledge, Queen Fidelia's death was natural. A tragic end, which could have come whether she was a Lumen or not.
#Speaker: selene
And now her responsibilities, and her crystal, have passed to you.
And now her responsibilities, and her crystal, have passed to you.
#menu:
#choice:
Do it
Do it
#Narration
Don't do it
Don't do it
#Speaker: elodie_angry
I think the people of Nova don't have enough respect for magic-users. I want to print pamphlets about Lumens.
I think the people of Nova don't have enough respect for magic-users. I want to print pamphlets about Lumens.
#Speaker: elodie_neutral Lore success
Being afraid of magic can blind people to more ordinary dangers. We should respect magic, but not fear it.
Being afraid of magic can blind people to more ordinary dangers. We should respect magic, but not fear it.
#Speaker: joslyn
Your mother thought something similar.
Your mother thought something similar.
#Narration
He sighs.
He sighs.
#Speaker: joslyn
As you wish.
As you wish.
#Speaker: elodie_neutral, Lore failure
I want to show everyone how magic can do {i}good{/i} things.
I want to show everyone how magic can do {i}good{/i} things.
#Speaker: joslyn
... As you wish.
... As you wish.
#Speaker: musician
Your Highness, thank you again for the opportunity.
Your Highness, thank you again for the opportunity.
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
Yes, yes.  Now: what have you heard on your travels?  What are the people saying about me?
Yes, yes.  Now: what have you heard on your travels?  What are the people saying about me?
#Speaker: musician
I haven't yet had the chance to play at many noble courts, although I intend to.
I haven't yet had the chance to play at many noble courts, although I intend to.
#Variants depending on approval
#Speaker: musician
Your kindness has already won the hearts of the common folk of Nova. They will follow you wherever you lead.
Your kindness has already won the hearts of the common folk of Nova. They will follow you wherever you lead.
#Speaker: musician
You are already popular with the common folk of Nova. They put their trust in you.
You are already popular with the common folk of Nova. They put their trust in you.
#Speaker: musician
You have the support of the common people, but not their love. Not yet.
You have the support of the common people, but not their love. Not yet.
#Speaker: musician
The common people of Nova are wary of you. You are very young to have so much responsibility.
The common people of Nova are wary of you. You are very young to have so much responsibility.
#Speaker: musician
If they see you as a grieving child, they will not trust your ability to protect them.
If they see you as a grieving child, they will not trust your ability to protect them.
#Speaker: musician
I'm afraid you are not well-liked by the common people of Nova. I've even heard rumors about you kicking a puppy down the stairs.
I'm afraid you are not well-liked by the common people of Nova. I've even heard rumors about you kicking a puppy down the stairs.
#Speaker: elodie_willful (if Cruel)
(Well...)
(Well...)
#Speaker: musician
Of course, with me at your side, your popularity can only increase. Never underestimate the power of music.
Of course, with me at your side, your popularity can only increase. Never underestimate the power of music.
# <= 1.3.x
#Your agents report a buildup of military strength - particularly warships -  in Shanjia, the major power across the ocean to the west.  If they send out conquering fleets, Nova might be in danger.
# >= 1.3.x
#Narration
Your agents report a buildup of military strength - particularly warships - in Shanjia, the major power across the ocean to the west. They may be intending to go on the attack.
Your agents report a buildup of military strength - particularly warships - in Shanjia, the major power across the ocean to the west. They may be intending to go on the attack.
#Speaker: elodie_angry (World History success)
(The Queen of Shanjia has been conquering her smaller neighbors recently.)
(The Queen of Shanjia has been conquering her smaller neighbors recently.)
#Speaker: elodie_angry (else Foreign Affairs success)
(Shanjia has been growing larger in recent years.)
(Shanjia has been growing larger in recent years.)
#Narration
Shanjia lies a great distance from Nova. You have few diplomatic ties and no known conflicts. There's no reason to assume that you would be their target.
Shanjia lies a great distance from Nova. You have few diplomatic ties and no known conflicts. There's no reason to assume that you would be their target.
#Narration
Still, if they send a fleet across the ocean, Nova might be in danger. At the very least, shipping would be disrupted.
Still, if they send a fleet across the ocean, Nova might be in danger. At the very least, shipping would be disrupted.
#Speaker: elodie_angry (if Trade success)
(And that would be a disaster to the Novan economy. We have to keep the shipping lanes clear.)
(And that would be a disaster to the Novan economy. We have to keep the shipping lanes clear.)
#Speaker: elodie_angry (If Trade partial success)
(The western ocean is very important to Novan trade. That could cause problems.)
(The western ocean is very important to Novan trade. That could cause problems.)
# < 1.3.x
#However, it takes time to assemble worthy vessels, and you have advance warning.  You could make your own preparations to defend your coast.
#New narration:
It takes time to assemble worthy vessels, and you have advance warning. You could make your own preparations to defend your coast.
It takes time to assemble worthy vessels, and you have advance warning. You could make your own preparations to defend your coast.
# < 1.3.x
#There's no reason to panic - there are many other domains that Shanjia might be intending to invade.
#Narration, >=1.3.x
There's no reason to panic. It's probably nothing to do with Nova at all.
There's no reason to panic. It's probably nothing to do with Nova at all.
#Narration
You find Adair digging a hole under a bush in the garden.
You find Adair digging a hole under a bush in the garden.
#Speaker: adair
Uh, hi, Elodie?
Uh, hi, Elodie?
#Speaker: elodie_neutral
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
#Speaker: adair
Nothing...
Nothing...
#Speaker: adair
You've been busy a lot, lately.
You've been busy a lot, lately.
#Narration
It suddenly occurs to you that no one has told Adair what's been going on.  You went to war with his family.  You had his stepmother executed.  And he has no idea.
It suddenly occurs to you that no one has told Adair what's been going on.  You went to war with his family.  You had his stepmother executed.  And he has no idea.
#menu:
#choice:
Lie and distract him
Lie and distract him
#Speaker: elodie_cheerful
Yes, I've been working really hard!
Yes, I've been working really hard!
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
So... let's go look at some plants.
So... let's go look at some plants.
#choice:
Break the news gently
Break the news gently
#Narration
As best as you can, you explain the conflict and how Arisse's death was necessary to preserve the peace in Nova.  It's hard to tell how much he understands, because he goes completely quiet and doesn't speak to you for the rest of the day.
As best as you can, you explain the conflict and how Arisse's death was necessary to preserve the peace in Nova.  It's hard to tell how much he understands, because he goes completely quiet and doesn't speak to you for the rest of the day.
#choice:
Brag about it
Brag about it
#Speaker: elodie_willful
You don't have to worry about being taken back to Lillah anymore.  Arisse was a traitor to the realm.  She attacked me, so I had to put her down.
You don't have to worry about being taken back to Lillah anymore.  Arisse was a traitor to the realm.  She attacked me, so I had to put her down.
#Speaker: elodie_cheerful
So you can stay here forever!
So you can stay here forever!
#Narration
He stares at you in shock.
He stares at you in shock.
#Speaker: elodie_yielding (Internal Affairs success)
She was probably going to kill you, anyway.  She killed her family before.
She was probably going to kill you, anyway.  She killed her family before.
#Speaker: elodie_angry (Internal Affairs fail)
You could say 'thank you.'
You could say 'thank you.'
#Speaker: adair
...
...
#Narration
For some reason he doesn't seem impressed.
For some reason he doesn't seem impressed.
#Speaker: sabine (after tournament)
Your Highness, I never thought I'd say this to someone like you, but... I heard you sing at the tournament, and...
Your Highness, I never thought I'd say this to someone like you, but... I heard you sing at the tournament, and...
#Speaker: sabine
You're better than I am.
You're better than I am.
#Speaker: elodie_willful
I didn't hire you for your musical talents.
I didn't hire you for your musical talents.
#Speaker: sabine
Yes, I know. But I am still a musician, and I'd like to improve my craft.
Yes, I know. But I am still a musician, and I'd like to improve my craft.
#Speaker: sabine
Might we practice together, sometime?
Might we practice together, sometime?
#menu:
#choice:
Accept
Accept
#Speaker: elodie_cheerful
I'd like that.
I'd like that.
#choice:
Decline
Decline
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
I'm sorry, I don't have time for music anymore.
I'm sorry, I don't have time for music anymore.
#choice:
Suggest Romance
Suggest Romance
#Speaker: elodie_willful
Perhaps we can teach each other.  Say, in my room?
Perhaps we can teach each other.  Say, in my room?
#Speaker: sabine
I may be in your service, Highness, but some things are not for sale.
I may be in your service, Highness, but some things are not for sale.
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
(Oops.)
(Oops.)
#Narration
When Togami died, he left behind a crystal, a mauve Lumen crystal with glimmers of pink where it catches the light. Such a pretty bauble, from such an ugly event.
When Togami died, he left behind a crystal, a mauve Lumen crystal with glimmers of pink where it catches the light. Such a pretty bauble, from such an ugly event.
#Narration
When Togami died, he left behind a crystal, a mauve Lumen crystal with glimmers of blue where it catches the light. Such a pretty bauble, from such an ugly event.
When Togami died, he left behind a crystal, a mauve Lumen crystal with glimmers of blue where it catches the light. Such a pretty bauble, from such an ugly event.
#Narration
Since Nova won the duel, this crystal is now your rightful prize, but you have no idea of what to do with it.
Since Nova won the duel, this crystal is now your rightful prize, but you have no idea of what to do with it.
#Narration
For now, you lock it away in the royal treasury.
For now, you lock it away in the royal treasury.
+1 Cheerful\n+1 Angry
+1 Cheerful\n+1 Angry
#Narration
You sneak down to the castle dungeons and amuse yourself by poking the locked-up peasants with sticks. Poor fools.
You sneak down to the castle dungeons and amuse yourself by poking the locked-up peasants with sticks. Poor fools.
#Narration
You attend court sessions and try to focus your attention on the needs of the domain. It's what your father would have wanted.
You attend court sessions and try to focus your attention on the needs of the domain. It's what your father would have wanted.
# Epilogues
As Lumen Minister, Lucille requisitioned the mauve crystal that Elodie had taken from the Shanjian king and offered it to her daughter. Somewhat to Elodie's surprise, Charlotte was able to activate the crystal's power and bond with it, becoming Nova's youngest Lumen.
As Lumen Minister, Lucille requisitioned the mauve crystal that Elodie had taken from the Shanjian king and offered it to her daughter. Somewhat to Elodie's surprise, Charlotte was able to activate the crystal's power and bond with it, becoming Nova's youngest Lumen.
The young Queen wondered if something in the careful ritual of Togami's duel had affected the crystal's resonance. Surely her favorite cousin could not have the same personality as that madman?
The young Queen wondered if something in the careful ritual of Togami's duel had affected the crystal's resonance. Surely her favorite cousin could not have the same personality as that madman?
The implications of sweet Charlotte sharing a personal connection with someone as wicked and unbalanced as Togami were distressing.
The implications of sweet Charlotte sharing a personal connection with someone as wicked and unbalanced as Togami were distressing.
Following Elodie's passionate defense of magic and her victory over the Shanjian fleet, the public opinion of Lumens rose to a height that hadn't been seen in a hundred years. Young children would dress up and play at being magical warriors of justice.
Following Elodie's passionate defense of magic and her victory over the Shanjian fleet, the public opinion of Lumens rose to a height that hadn't been seen in a hundred years. Young children would dress up and play at being magical warriors of justice.
Freed from the need for secrecy, the Duchess Julianna and the Priestess Selene were able to announce their shared magical powers and their love. At Elodie's prompting, the lovers pledged their devotion to each other in a private ceremony, after which Selene retired from the priesthood to accompany her wife to Ursul.
Freed from the need for secrecy, the Duchess Julianna and the Priestess Selene were able to announce their shared magical powers and their love. At Elodie's prompting, the lovers pledged their devotion to each other in a private ceremony, after which Selene retired from the priesthood to accompany her wife to Ursul.
As neither of them intended to bear children of the body, Julianna made arrangements for her niece Briony to be declared the next heir to the duchy of Ursul as well as the inheritor of her crystal. Briony's mother Corisande hoped that the training necessary to make her flighty daughter into a future magical girl warrior would keep her out of worse trouble.
As neither of them intended to bear children of the body, Julianna made arrangements for her niece Briony to be declared the next heir to the duchy of Ursul as well as the inheritor of her crystal. Briony's mother Corisande hoped that the training necessary to make her flighty daughter into a future magical girl warrior would keep her out of worse trouble.
#Narration
There is the little matter of Adair's assassination. Someone from Talasse would be the most likely culprit. Especially someone from Sedna, like Talarist. He had the most to gain.
There is the little matter of Adair's assassination. Someone from Talasse would be the most likely culprit. Especially someone from Sedna, like Talarist. He had the most to gain.
#Narration
The old ducal family of Elath suffered a number of unfortunate 'accidents' over the past twenty years. Most were too long ago for Talarist to have had any possible involvement. Still...
The old ducal family of Elath suffered a number of unfortunate 'accidents' over the past twenty years. Most were too long ago for Talarist to have had any possible involvement. Still...
#Narration
You are not above ordering assassinations yourself, but that doesn't necessarily make it a desirable trait in a husband.
You are not above ordering assassinations yourself, but that doesn't necessarily make it a desirable trait in a husband.
#Narration
Is he really good husband material?
Is he really good husband material?
+2 Yielding\n+2 Pressured
+2 Yielding\n+2 Pressured
Once they were married, Elodie was able to indulge in a point of curiosity by asking her new husband just what had happened to young Adair.
Once they were married, Elodie was able to indulge in a point of curiosity by asking her new husband just what had happened to young Adair.
Talarist swore he knew nothing about it - that he would never hurt a child, and any agents involved were not operating under his orders. He was an opportunist, not an assassin.
Talarist swore he knew nothing about it - that he would never hurt a child, and any agents involved were not operating under his orders. He was an opportunist, not an assassin.
#If cruel
Elodie found this apparent lack of ruthlessness somewhat disappointing.
Elodie found this apparent lack of ruthlessness somewhat disappointing.
His behavior in the following years gave her no reason to disbelieve his story, but if he was telling the truth, then who were the real culprits? Unfortunately, even a Queen could never know everything.
His behavior in the following years gave her no reason to disbelieve his story, but if he was telling the truth, then who were the real culprits? Unfortunately, even a Queen could never know everything.
#Princess: (depressed)
(Could that be why Charlotte had healing powers? Because her mother was a Lumen?)
(Could that be why Charlotte had healing powers? Because her mother was a Lumen?)
#Princess: (scared)
(Is that why Charlotte has healing powers? Because her mother is a Lumen?)
(Is that why Charlotte has healing powers? Because her mother is a Lumen?)
#Speaker: elodie_afraid
(Could Charlotte have powers too?)
(Could Charlotte have powers too?)
#Speaker: adair
Elodie?
Elodie?
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
Yeah?
Yeah?
#Speaker: adair
I'm sorry about your dad.
I'm sorry about your dad.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
Yeah.
Yeah.
#Speaker: adair
Do... you want to look at some beetles? I saw a really big green one.
Do... you want to look at some beetles? I saw a really big green one.
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
Okay.
Okay.
#Narration
It seems ridiculous, when you consider it.  The future King and Queen of Nova, two lost little orphans grubbing in the mud.
It seems ridiculous, when you consider it.  The future King and Queen of Nova, two lost little orphans grubbing in the mud.
#Narration
But it's better than being alone.
But it's better than being alone.
#Narration
Based on the records and notes of current expenditures, you have already overspent your personal allotment for the year. You will need to raise taxes to cover the loss.
Based on the records and notes of current expenditures, you have already overspent your personal allotment for the year. You will need to raise taxes to cover the loss.
#Narration
Based on the records and notes of current expenditures, if you maintain the current rate of tax, you will still have %(lassi_s)s available for special projects.
Based on the records and notes of current expenditures, if you maintain the current rate of tax, you will still have %(lassi_s)s available for special projects.
#Narration
That is not a large amount. If there are no emergencies, everything should be fine, but you cannot afford to lower the tax rates.
That is not a large amount. If there are no emergencies, everything should be fine, but you cannot afford to lower the tax rates.
#Narration
You can't imagine any reason that you would need to spend so much. You could afford to lower taxes.
You can't imagine any reason that you would need to spend so much. You could afford to lower taxes.
#Narration
Four thousand lassi should be enough to cover any military surprises for the rest of the year.
Four thousand lassi should be enough to cover any military surprises for the rest of the year.
#Narration
Any little trade disruption shouldn't need more than a few hundred lassi to sort out, at least temporarily.
Any little trade disruption shouldn't need more than a few hundred lassi to sort out, at least temporarily.
#Speaker: elodie_depressed
(I really don't understand all of these numbers. Maybe I should leave them alone.)
(I really don't understand all of these numbers. Maybe I should leave them alone.)
#Speaker: elodie_scared
(I don't know anything about budgets!)
(I don't know anything about budgets!)
#choice:
Raise taxes
Raise taxes
#Speaker: elodie_willful
We need more money. Raise the taxes a bit.
We need more money. Raise the taxes a bit.
#Speaker: elodie_willful
If we adjust this and this here, most people won't even notice the difference.
If we adjust this and this here, most people won't even notice the difference.
#Speaker: elodie_willful
Only the ones who can afford it will pay more.
Only the ones who can afford it will pay more.
#choice:
Keep them the same
Keep them the same
#Speaker: elodie_normal
I think they're fine as they are.
I think they're fine as they are.
#Narration
Your father consults with a minister.
Your father consults with a minister.
#Speaker: joslyn
Apparently your earlier efforts have totally exhausted the available funds. It will be necessary to raise more funds.
Apparently your earlier efforts have totally exhausted the available funds. It will be necessary to raise more funds.
#Speaker: elodie_angry
(Why didn't he say so to begin with?)
(Why didn't he say so to begin with?)
#Speaker: elodie_pressured
Fine! Raise taxes, then!
Fine! Raise taxes, then!
#choice:
Lower taxes
Lower taxes
#Speaker: elodie_yielding
I think we have enough money... Let's lower the taxes a little.
I think we have enough money... Let's lower the taxes a little.
#Narration
Your father consults with a minister.
Your father consults with a minister.
#Speaker: joslyn
Apparently your earlier efforts have exhausted the available funds. There is not enough surplus to give back.
Apparently your earlier efforts have exhausted the available funds. There is not enough surplus to give back.
#Speaker: elodie_crowded
(That's not fair! I wanted to lower taxes!)
(That's not fair! I wanted to lower taxes!)