*** strings.pre-1.3.x 2015-01-30 01:14:50.291435111 -0800 --- strings 2015-01-31 00:05:58.154140224 -0800 *************** *** 213,218 **** --- 213,220 ---- faced a rebellion\nin Merva? hired a spy? hired a spy? + triggered an earthquake? + triggered an earthquake? Achievements Achievements Deaths *************** *** 582,589 **** --- 584,595 ---- Divorced her first husband as soon as she gave\nbirth to his heir Gwenelle, then married Bennett. Bennett Bennett + # < 1.3.x {b}Wife{/b}: Lieke, Duchess-Regent of Sudbury, Countess of Dis {b}Wife{/b}: Lieke, Duchess-Regent of Sudbury, Countess of Dis + # >= 1.3.x + {b}Wife{/b}: Lieke, Duchess-Regent of Sudbury,\n Countess of Dis + {b}Wife{/b}: Lieke, Duchess-Regent of Sudbury,\n Countess of Dis {b}Wife{/b}: Lieke, Countess of Dis {b}Wife{/b}: Lieke, Countess of Dis # The 'age 15' is the end of the previous sentence. *************** *** 714,731 **** --- 720,773 ---- Family owns a bakery in town. Has two brothers. {b}Brother{/b}: Evrard {b}Brother{/b}: Evrard + # Adair's dossier + Heir to the Duchy of Elath + Heir to the Duchy of Elath + Age 12 + Age 12 + 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 + Sabine + Sabine + Minstrel + Minstrel + Age 21 + Age 21 + A common musician, singing for her supper. + A common musician, singing for her supper. + # Error message. The relationship screen for %(current_relationship)s has not been written yet. The relationship screen for %(current_relationship)s has not been written yet. + # Epilogue text. After the coronation, in a private ceremony with the High Priestess, Elodie was officially offered her mother's Lumen crystal. She refused to accept it. For the first time in centuries, magic would have no hold on the throne of Nova. After the coronation, in a private ceremony with the High Priestess, Elodie was officially offered her mother's Lumen crystal. She refused to accept it. For the first time in centuries, magic would have no hold on the throne of Nova. After the coronation, in a private ceremony with the High Priestess, Elodie was officially offered her mother's Lumen crystal. That light and power would become a part of her, a tradition that had been passed down for hundreds of years. After the coronation, in a private ceremony with the High Priestess, Elodie was officially offered her mother's Lumen crystal. That light and power would become a part of her, a tradition that had been passed down for hundreds of years. + 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. Elodie's coronation day was scarred by tragedy. Rumor spread among the commoners that there was not enough food at the festivities for everyone, and a stampede broke out as each fought to be among the lucky few who would be fed. There were not enough soldiers on hand to maintain order, and a number of people were trampled to death in the chaos. Elodie's coronation day was scarred by tragedy. Rumor spread among the commoners that there was not enough food at the festivities for everyone, and a stampede broke out as each fought to be among the lucky few who would be fed. There were not enough soldiers on hand to maintain order, and a number of people were trampled to death in the chaos. While the loss of life was small, the bad feelings would linger for some time. While the loss of life was small, the bad feelings would linger for some time. The following year, Elodie and Talarist were married in a ceremony that threatened to rival her coronation for pomp and splendour. The following year, Elodie and Talarist were married in a ceremony that threatened to rival her coronation for pomp and splendour. + 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. The following year, Elodie and Banion were married in a ceremony she had designed carefully to leave no doubt that she was in charge. {b}She{/b} wore an elaborate gown with diamonds and streamers like clouded wings. {b}He{/b} wore a simple and tight-fitting garment that would have looked at home in the ballet corps. The following year, Elodie and Banion were married in a ceremony she had designed carefully to leave no doubt that she was in charge. {b}She{/b} wore an elaborate gown with diamonds and streamers like clouded wings. {b}He{/b} wore a simple and tight-fitting garment that would have looked at home in the ballet corps. Of course, Banion won a bit of payback when he revealed the parentage of the adorable flower boy in the wedding procession. *************** *** 744,749 **** --- 786,795 ---- Elodie feared that predatory women might take advantage of her father's weakness, but Joslyn showed no interest in remarrying. His mind lingered in the past, not the future. He did, however, acknowledge and adopt a previously-unknown natural son as the next heir to the duchy of Caloris. Considering her father's state of mind, Elodie could never be sure whether this young man was truly her half-brother. Considering her father's state of mind, Elodie could never be sure whether this young man was truly her half-brother. + 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. Once his daughter was secure on her throne, Joslyn returned to his birthplace to focus on his duties as Duke of Caloris. Once his daughter was secure on her throne, Joslyn returned to his birthplace to focus on his duties as Duke of Caloris. He soon became engaged to Brin, the Duchess of Hellas. *************** *** 772,779 **** --- 818,835 ---- In order to resolve the situation quickly and keep the lands within her family, Elodie offered to grant control of Caloris to her uncle Laurent, the current Duke of Merva. The title of Merva, in the meantime, would be transferred to her aunt Lucille, who had always claimed to be descended from the extinct Mervan line. It would then be up to that couple which of their children inherited which territories. Lacking a better option, Elodie chose to leave the title empty for the moment, appointing administrators to govern Caloris until either she or her paternal uncle could produce an heir of the blood. Lacking a better option, Elodie chose to leave the title empty for the moment, appointing administrators to govern Caloris until either she or her paternal uncle could produce an heir of the blood. + # < 1.3.x 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 were 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 were now dead, his claim was impossible to prove and the Queen chose not to recognise this possible half-brother. + # >= 1.3.x + 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. + 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. As Lumen Minister, Lucille requisitioned the orange crystal that Elodie had taken from the dead criminal and offered it to her daughter. However, Charlotte was not able to activate the crystal's powers. The young Queen pointed out that a crazed murderer would obviously have a very different resonance than her favorite cousin. Charlotte would have to wait to inherit her mother's magic. As Lumen Minister, Lucille requisitioned the orange crystal that Elodie had taken from the dead criminal and offered it to her daughter. However, Charlotte was not able to activate the crystal's powers. The young Queen pointed out that a crazed murderer would obviously have a very different resonance than her favorite cousin. Charlotte would have to wait to inherit her mother's magic. With the danger of a rogue Lumen weighing on their minds, the squad sent to deal with %(lucille_name_str)s opted to strike quickly and without warning, aiming to eliminate her before she could bring her powers to bear. Kill-on-sight. *************** *** 818,823 **** --- 874,881 ---- 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. + 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. The Queen and her trusted Lumens sailed out every week to check on the condition of the kraken and reinforce the seals. It was inevitable that others would discover their secret and blame them for it. After all, the old Novan capital had been rendered uninhabitable by monstrous Lumen experiments. A tentacled beast from the deep was just more of the same. The Queen and her trusted Lumens sailed out every week to check on the condition of the kraken and reinforce the seals. It was inevitable that others would discover their secret and blame them for it. After all, the old Novan capital had been rendered uninhabitable by monstrous Lumen experiments. A tentacled beast from the deep was just more of the same. The Novan people were not the only ones to notice the increased naval traffic and the frequent absences of the young Lumen Queen. Pirates from Orcus stepped up their raids in the area, hoping to take Elodie hostage and ransom her for a fortune. *************** *** 906,911 **** --- 964,1000 ---- Officially, there was peace, but clearly someone was up to no good. In order to calm the border dispute, Elodie proposed marriage to Talarist, Duke of Sedna, and was accepted. In order to calm the border dispute, Elodie proposed marriage to Talarist, Duke of Sedna, and was accepted. + 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. + 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. + 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. Elodie proposed marriage to Talarist, the new Duke of Elath, and was accepted. All of Nova held its breath, waiting to see what would come of it. Elodie proposed marriage to Talarist, the new Duke of Elath, and was accepted. All of Nova held its breath, waiting to see what would come of it. As the years passed and no children were produced, the relationship turned sour. Eventually, the Duke requested a divorce in order to marry his young Elathian mistress, who was already pregnant. *************** *** 942,947 **** --- 1031,1054 ---- The complicated family entanglements continued through the years. Brin and Elodie developed a close friendship and were more often seen with each other than with their respective husbands, and their children considered themselves more siblings than cousins. Which meant that the future Duke of Caloris would be Elodie's half-brother, nephew, and pseudo-step-son, all at the same time. Which meant that the future Duke of Caloris would be Elodie's half-brother, nephew, and pseudo-step-son, all at the same time. + 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. + Nova would go on. + Nova would go on. + 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. Though she received many proposals, Queen Elodie appeared to have little interest in marriage. When she was not occupied with running the country, she spent much of her time with her companion Brin, the Duchess of Hellas. Though she received many proposals, Queen Elodie appeared to have little interest in marriage. When she was not occupied with running the country, she spent much of her time with her companion Brin, the Duchess of Hellas. Brin's own marriage was short-lived and politely broken off as soon as a suitable heir had been delivered. *************** *** 1305,1310 **** --- 1412,1419 ---- No Effect -1 Cheerful -1 Cheerful + -%d Cheerful + -%d Cheerful -1 Depressed -1 Depressed -1 Angry *************** *** 1363,1368 **** --- 1472,1479 ---- Visit Selene Visit Charlotte, Lady Merva Visit Charlotte, Lady Merva + Talk to Adair + Talk to Adair Tour Barracks Tour Barracks Mood *************** *** 2144,2150 **** They'll find we have some surprises up our sleeves! They'll find we have some surprises up our sleeves! #choice: ! Don't Don't #Speaker: elodie_yielding (Better keep that for when it really matters.) --- 2255,2261 ---- They'll find we have some surprises up our sleeves! They'll find we have some surprises up our sleeves! #choice: ! {tag=battle magic}Don't Don't #Speaker: elodie_yielding (Better keep that for when it really matters.) *************** *** 2628,2634 **** I am aware of your youth, my princess. That is the only reason that our domains are not already at war. I am aware of your youth, my princess. That is the only reason that our domains are not already at war. #Speaker: elodie_afraid ! What? What? #Speaker: talarist You told the representative from Ixion that my domain was allied to yours. My king was quite suprised to hear of it. --- 2739,2745 ---- I am aware of your youth, my princess. That is the only reason that our domains are not already at war. I am aware of your youth, my princess. That is the only reason that our domains are not already at war. #Speaker: elodie_afraid ! {tag=elodie, to talarist}What? What? #Speaker: talarist You told the representative from Ixion that my domain was allied to yours. My king was quite suprised to hear of it. *************** *** 2969,2974 **** --- 3080,3088 ---- #Speaker: joslyn There will be public celebrations for the commoners, followed by a grand gala for the nobility. There will be public celebrations for the commoners, followed by a grand gala for the nobility. + #Speaker: elodie_neutral + (A grand ball... There will be dancing.) + (A grand ball... There will be dancing.) #Speaker: joslyn As Queen, you would be expected to lead the procession and take part in the ceremonial planting, possibly give a speech. As Queen, you would be expected to lead the procession and take part in the ceremonial planting, possibly give a speech. *************** *** 3015,3020 **** --- 3129,3156 ---- A practical approach. A practical approach. #choice: + Pro-Lumen propaganda + Pro-Lumen propaganda + #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. + #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. + #choice: Religious doctrine Religious doctrine #Speaker: elodie_neutral *************** *** 3450,3455 **** --- 3586,3594 ---- #choice: Adair, Young Lord of Elath Adair, Young Lord of Elath + #Adair: + Um, h-hi, Elodie? + Um, h-hi, Elodie? #Narration He looks absolutely terrified at the prospect of having to dance with a {i}girl{/i}, but the little lord is too well-bred to refuse you. Still, you'll have to be careful not to step on him. He looks absolutely terrified at the prospect of having to dance with a {i}girl{/i}, but the little lord is too well-bred to refuse you. Still, you'll have to be careful not to step on him. *************** *** 3605,3610 **** --- 3744,3752 ---- #Narration Unfortunately, your partner can't possibly keep up with your talent, and you end up tripping over each other. Unfortunately, your partner can't possibly keep up with your talent, and you end up tripping over each other. + #Adair: + Sorry! + Sorry! #Narration A ballroom dance isn't nearly as much of a showcase as a stage performance, but you can easily impress the guests with your technique and style. A ballroom dance isn't nearly as much of a showcase as a stage performance, but you can easily impress the guests with your technique and style. *************** *** 3706,3711 **** --- 3848,3862 ---- Good little girl, you are, for thinking of me. What will come will come. Good little girl, you are, for thinking of me. What will come will come. #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. + #Narration You don't want to spoil the gathering with talk of death and despair; anyway, the omen might not even be about him. You don't want to spoil the gathering with talk of death and despair; anyway, the omen might not even be about him. #Narration *************** *** 3746,3752 **** May I have this dance, fair lady? May I have this dance, fair lady? #choice: ! Accept Accept #choice: #choice: --- 3897,3903 ---- May I have this dance, fair lady? May I have this dance, fair lady? #choice: ! {tag=dance with banion}Accept Accept #choice: #choice: *************** *** 3958,3963 **** --- 4109,4211 ---- #Speaker: joslyn Elodie, no! Elodie, no! + #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 + {tag=talarist, to elodie}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. + #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! #Narration You pull off one of your long white gloves and hurl it to the ground at Banion's feet. You pull off one of your long white gloves and hurl it to the ground at Banion's feet. *************** *** 4496,4513 **** #Speaker: lucille Magic is dangerous, everyone knows that. People might think I was an evil witch. They wouldn't trust me. Magic is dangerous, everyone knows that. People might think I was an evil witch. They wouldn't trust me. #Speaker: lucille Look at how much trouble the Duchess of Ursul has. Please, Your Highness, don't tell anyone. Look at how much trouble the Duchess of Ursul has. Please, Your Highness, don't tell anyone. ! #choice: Accuse her Accuse her #choice: Offer her a court position Offer her a court position ! #choice: Keep her secret Keep her secret #Speaker: elodie_angry I don't think you're weak at all. I think there's something else you're hiding. I don't think you're weak at all. I think there's something else you're hiding. --- 4744,4773 ---- #Speaker: lucille Magic is dangerous, everyone knows that. People might think I was an evil witch. They wouldn't trust me. Magic is dangerous, everyone knows that. People might think I was an evil witch. They wouldn't trust me. + #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?) #Speaker: lucille Look at how much trouble the Duchess of Ursul has. Please, Your Highness, don't tell anyone. Look at how much trouble the Duchess of Ursul has. Please, Your Highness, don't tell anyone. ! #choice: ( < 1.3.x ) Accuse her Accuse her + #choice ( >= 1.3.x ) + Accuse her husband of sending assassins + Accuse her husband of sending assassins + # Sense Magic full success ( >= 1.3.x ) + Accuse her of hiding something + Accuse her of hiding something #choice: Offer her a court position Offer her a court position ! #choice: ( < 1.3.x ) Keep her secret Keep her secret + #choice: >= 1.3.x + Promise not to tell + Promise not to tell #Speaker: elodie_angry I don't think you're weak at all. I think there's something else you're hiding. I don't think you're weak at all. I think there's something else you're hiding. *************** *** 4589,4597 **** #Speaker: elodie_cheerful Good! Good! ! #Speaker: elodie_neutral I understand. Don't worry about it. I understand. Don't worry about it. #Speaker: lucille Thank you, dear. Thank you, dear. --- 4849,4860 ---- #Speaker: elodie_cheerful Good! Good! ! #Speaker: elodie_neutral < 1.3.x I understand. Don't worry about it. 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: lucille Thank you, dear. Thank you, dear. *************** *** 4628,4646 **** #Narration She hesitates. She hesitates. #Speaker: lucille #Speaker: lucille ! #Speaker: elodie_neutral ! #Speaker: lucille ! #Speaker: lucille #choice: #choice: #Narration Best not to raise the issue now with so many people around. Perhaps some other time. Best not to raise the issue now with so many people around. Perhaps some other time. #Narration It's nice to be able to enjoy time with friends and family, isn't it? It's nice to be able to enjoy time with friends and family, isn't it? #Speaker: alice_smile My lady, a bouquet has arrived for you. My lady, a bouquet has arrived for you. --- 4891,4991 ---- #Narration She hesitates. She hesitates. + # Accusing Laurent of sending assassins + #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: + {tag=questioning lucille}Keep pushing + Keep pushing #choice: + {tag=to lucille}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 - + # - 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. #Narration Best not to raise the issue now with so many people around. Perhaps some other time. Best not to raise the issue now with so many people around. Perhaps some other time. #Narration It's nice to be able to enjoy time with friends and family, isn't it? It's nice to be able to enjoy time with friends and family, isn't it? + #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. #Speaker: alice_smile My lady, a bouquet has arrived for you. My lady, a bouquet has arrived for you. *************** *** 4948,4962 **** #Speaker: joslyn Have you had any luck in finding out who was behind the attempt on your life? Have you had any luck in finding out who was behind the attempt on your life? ! #Speaker: elodie_depressed No... No... #Speaker: elodie_depressed I think the assassin passed through Maree, but there's no proof of who hired him. I think the assassin passed through Maree, but there's no proof of who hired him. #Speaker: elodie_depressed I think the assassin passed through Merva, but there's no proof of who hired him. I think the assassin passed through Merva, but there's no proof of who hired him. #Speaker: joslyn The enemies you have uncovered may not be the only ones. The enemies you have uncovered may not be the only ones. --- 5293,5319 ---- #Speaker: joslyn Have you had any luck in finding out who was behind the attempt on your life? Have you had any luck in finding out who was behind the attempt on your life? ! #Speaker: elodie_depressed ( <= 1.3.5 ) No... 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. #Speaker: elodie_depressed I think the assassin passed through Maree, but there's no proof of who hired him. I think the assassin passed through Maree, but there's no proof of who hired him. #Speaker: elodie_depressed I think the assassin passed through Merva, but there's no proof of who hired him. I think the assassin passed through Merva, but there's no proof of who hired him. + #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. #Speaker: joslyn The enemies you have uncovered may not be the only ones. The enemies you have uncovered may not be the only ones. *************** *** 5181,5190 **** #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.) ! #If we failed the accounting check: #Speaker: elodie_scared (I don't know anything about budgets!) (I don't know anything about budgets!) --- 5538,5547 ---- #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 >= 1.2.28 (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.) ! # Begin 1.3.x section #Speaker: elodie_scared (I don't know anything about budgets!) (I don't know anything about budgets!) *************** *** 5194,5200 **** #Speaker: elodie_willful We need more money. Raise the taxes a bit. We need more money. Raise the taxes a bit. - # If we're good with accounting #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. --- 5551,5556 ---- *************** *** 5207,5213 **** #Speaker: elodie_normal I think they're fine as they are. I think they're fine as they are. - #If you don't have enough money in the treasury, then: #Narration Your father consults with a minister. Your father consults with a minister. --- 5563,5568 ---- *************** *** 5220,5239 **** #Speaker: elodie_pressured Fine! Raise taxes, then! Fine! Raise taxes, then! 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. ! # If we don't have enough money for that ! #Narration ! #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!) #These are the strings for 1.2.27 and lower #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. --- 5575,5594 ---- #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. #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!) + # End 1.3.x section #These are the strings for 1.2.27 and lower #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. *************** *** 5365,5370 **** --- 5720,5731 ---- #Speaker: elodie_afraid (I {i}do{/i} feel some kind of magic around him. Is it possible that he's telling the truth?) (I {i}do{/i} feel some kind of magic around him. Is it possible that he's telling the truth?) + #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.) #Speaker: elodie_afraid (Demons that make you attack people? Is that even possible?) (Demons that make you attack people? Is that even possible?) *************** *** 5375,5380 **** --- 5736,5743 ---- Pardon him Pardon him #choice: + Send him to Selene + Send him to Selene #Speaker: elodie_angry It was a demon's magic that killed your wife? Not your own magic? It was a demon's magic that killed your wife? Not your own magic? *************** *** 5444,5453 **** #Speaker: elodie_willful You will be hanged in public as a deterrent to future criminals. You will be hanged in public as a deterrent to future criminals. - #Narration #Speaker: condemned_man Yes, Your Majesty. Yes, Your Majesty. #Narration Afterwards, you receive a report from your agents near the Talassian border. There is unusual activity going on in the duchy of Sedna. Official messengers have been coming and going between the Sedna customs stations. Afterwards, you receive a report from your agents near the Talassian border. There is unusual activity going on in the duchy of Sedna. Official messengers have been coming and going between the Sedna customs stations. --- 5807,5930 ---- #Speaker: elodie_willful You will be hanged in public as a deterrent to future criminals. You will be hanged in public as a deterrent to future criminals. #Speaker: condemned_man Yes, Your Majesty. Yes, Your Majesty. + # Sending 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! + # Summon Julianna + #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. + #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 + {tag=elodie, startled}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 + 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. + # 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 + {tag=elodie, to selene}Right. + Right. #Narration Afterwards, you receive a report from your agents near the Talassian border. There is unusual activity going on in the duchy of Sedna. Official messengers have been coming and going between the Sedna customs stations. Afterwards, you receive a report from your agents near the Talassian border. There is unusual activity going on in the duchy of Sedna. Official messengers have been coming and going between the Sedna customs stations. *************** *** 5747,5752 **** --- 6224,6266 ---- Reject her Reject her #Speaker: elodie_neutral + # Map choice + Talk to Sabine + Talk to Sabine + #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. #Speaker: joslyn How is Adair settling in to life at the castle? How is Adair settling in to life at the castle? *************** *** 5801,5812 **** --- 6315,6363 ---- #Narration It's only a rumor so far. If you overreact, you might wind up making your opposition stronger. Your agents will update you as the situation progresses. It's only a rumor so far. If you overreact, you might wind up making your opposition stronger. Your agents will update you as the situation progresses. + #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. + #Narration < 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. 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.) + #Narration < 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. However, 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 + 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. #Narration That is, you could, if you weren't running low on funds in the Royal Treasury. Even if you started now, by the time you could assemble the gold it would be too late. That is, you could, if you weren't running low on funds in the Royal Treasury. Even if you started now, by the time you could assemble the gold it would be too late. *************** *** 5820,5828 **** You send orders for the assembly of new ships, and the strengthening of weaponry and cladding on the existing fleet. If trouble comes, you'll be ready for it. You send orders for the assembly of new ships, and the strengthening of weaponry and cladding on the existing fleet. If trouble comes, you'll be ready for it. #choice: ! #Narration There's no reason to panic - there are many other domains that Shanjia might be intending to invade. There's no reason to panic - there are many other domains that Shanjia might be intending to invade. #Narration While studying reports of trade and goods shipments, you notice something interesting. The domain of Shanjia, which is now the major power on the western continent, appears to be stepping up production. While studying reports of trade and goods shipments, you notice something interesting. The domain of Shanjia, which is now the major power on the western continent, appears to be stepping up production. --- 6371,6382 ---- You send orders for the assembly of new ships, and the strengthening of weaponry and cladding on the existing fleet. If trouble comes, you'll be ready for it. You send orders for the assembly of new ships, and the strengthening of weaponry and cladding on the existing fleet. If trouble comes, you'll be ready for it. #choice: ! #Narration < 1.3.x There's no reason to panic - there are many other domains that Shanjia might be intending to invade. 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 While studying reports of trade and goods shipments, you notice something interesting. The domain of Shanjia, which is now the major power on the western continent, appears to be stepping up production. While studying reports of trade and goods shipments, you notice something interesting. The domain of Shanjia, which is now the major power on the western continent, appears to be stepping up production. *************** *** 5878,5883 **** --- 6432,6502 ---- #Narration She left her title not to the Earl of Io, but to Kiran, one of her younger sons. He's 19, and rather handsome as you recall. Everything has turned out for the best. She left her title not to the Earl of Io, but to Kiran, one of her younger sons. He's 19, and rather handsome as you recall. Everything has turned out for the best. + #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 + #choice: Send assassins to kill her + #choice + Try to win her support + Try to win her support + #[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: joslyn I have unpleasant news to report. I have unpleasant news to report. *************** *** 6105,6110 **** --- 6724,6738 ---- #Speaker: elodie_angry (The locals will just have to suffer.) (The locals will just have to suffer.) + #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. #choice: Send emergency aid Send emergency aid *************** *** 6192,6197 **** --- 6820,6846 ---- #Narration You remember dreaming about a road through a dark forest, surrounded by monsters like the keythong your father told you about. Of course, the Old Forest is nowhere near Sudbury. You remember dreaming about a road through a dark forest, surrounded by monsters like the keythong your father told you about. Of course, the Old Forest is nowhere near Sudbury. + #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.) #choice: Go to Sudbury for Gwenelle's party Go to Sudbury for Gwenelle's party *************** *** 6305,6310 **** --- 6954,6962 ---- Arisse, the Duchess of Lillah, is present, but she somehow always manages to avoid talking to you when you draw near. Arisse, the Duchess of Lillah, is present, but she somehow always manages to avoid talking to you when you draw near. #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. + #Narration There are refreshments and dancers and musicians and polite conversations... and one or two not-so-polite. There are refreshments and dancers and musicians and polite conversations... and one or two not-so-polite. #Speaker: lieke *************** *** 6366,6371 **** --- 7018,7068 ---- #Narration Neither of them looks entirely happy, but neither of them looks angry with you either. Neither of them looks entirely happy, but neither of them looks angry with you either. + #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 A bit later, Briony catches up with you. A bit later, Briony catches up with you. *************** *** 6497,6502 **** --- 7194,7285 ---- She walks away. So much for wanting to talk to you! She walks away. So much for wanting to talk to you! #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 + #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. + # If we're engaged to Adair: + #Speaker: arisse: 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. + #Narration At the end, you all share a pleasant meal and prepare to return to your various lands. At the end, you all share a pleasant meal and prepare to return to your various lands. #Narration *************** *** 6604,6610 **** I'm sending her home. Maybe she can talk to her mother and make her see reason. I'm sending her home. Maybe she can talk to her mother and make her see reason. #Speaker: joslyn ! Perhaps. Perhaps. #choice: Hold Briony hostage --- 7387,7393 ---- I'm sending her home. Maybe she can talk to her mother and make her see reason. I'm sending her home. Maybe she can talk to her mother and make her see reason. #Speaker: joslyn ! {tag=joslyn}Perhaps. Perhaps. #choice: Hold Briony hostage *************** *** 6904,6910 **** #Speaker: briony Thanks, Elodie! You're smarter than I remembered. Thanks, Elodie! You're smarter than I remembered. ! #Speaker: elodie_crowded #Speaker: joslyn I noticed you were looking over some military records the other day. I noticed you were looking over some military records the other day. --- 7687,7729 ---- #Speaker: briony Thanks, Elodie! You're smarter than I remembered. Thanks, Elodie! You're smarter than I remembered. ! #Speaker: elodie_crowded: Argh! (Translated elsewhere.) ! #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 ! {tag=joslyn, re arisse}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. #Speaker: joslyn I noticed you were looking over some military records the other day. I noticed you were looking over some military records the other day. *************** *** 6920,6930 **** #choice: Recruit soldiers from prison Recruit soldiers from prison - #Speaker: elodie_angry - #Speaker: joslyn - #choice: - #Speaker: elodie_yielding - #Speaker: joslyn #Speaker: alice_smile The Duchess of Lillah has sent you a gift. The Duchess of Lillah has sent you a gift. --- 7739,7744 ---- *************** *** 6968,6973 **** --- 7782,7789 ---- #Narration Or is it? You did, after all, have his mother killed. Does he know? Is this cushion meant to send some sort of message? Or is it somehow trapped? Is it a {i}poisoned pillow?{/i} Or is it? You did, after all, have his mother killed. Does he know? Is this cushion meant to send some sort of message? Or is it somehow trapped? Is it a {i}poisoned pillow?{/i} + 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... #Narration You place it across the room from you, far away from your bed, so you can keep an eye on it. Tomorrow you'll have it quietly destroyed, but for tonight, you won't be sleeping well. You place it across the room from you, far away from your bed, so you can keep an eye on it. Tomorrow you'll have it quietly destroyed, but for tonight, you won't be sleeping well. *************** *** 7394,7399 **** --- 8210,8301 ---- #Speaker: elodie_cheerful (Here we go again!) (Here we go again!) + #Speaker: alice_smile: 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. + #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.) #Narration War rages for control of Nova. War rages for control of Nova. *************** *** 7491,7496 **** --- 8393,8404 ---- #Speaker: elodie_neutral (Not every omen is meaningful. Maybe this one came too late.) (Not every omen is meaningful. Maybe this one came too late.) + #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. #Speaker: elodie_angry (It must be Shanjia. They're going to attack.) (It must be Shanjia. They're going to attack.) *************** *** 7576,7581 **** --- 8484,8545 ---- #Narration Too late to change your mind now... Too late to change your mind now... + #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: elodie_depressed Things have been so unsettled lately... Everyone's on edge. We need something cheerful. Things have been so unsettled lately... Everyone's on edge. We need something cheerful. *************** *** 7678,7689 **** --- 8642,8662 ---- #Speaker: elodie_neutral Silly thing, making such a fuss. Silly thing, making such a fuss. + # Speaker: elodie_angry + (There's something suspicious about this.) + (There's something suspicious about this.) + # Narration + 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. #choice: Eat candy now Eat candy now #choice: Save it for later Save it for later + #choice: + Test for poison + Test for poison #Narration You pop one of the chocolates into your mouth. You pop one of the chocolates into your mouth. *************** *** 7715,7726 **** --- 8688,8727 ---- #Speaker: elodie_yielding I don't feel like candy right now. Maybe later. I don't feel like candy right now. Maybe later. + # Testing 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. + #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. + 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...) #Narration This is the week of the general tournament. Nobles and commoners alike have turned out to compete against each other. This is the week of the general tournament. Nobles and commoners alike have turned out to compete against each other. #Speaker: joslyn The people will be pleased if you participate in their games. However, it would expose you to danger. The people will be pleased if you participate in their games. However, it would expose you to danger. + #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 What event do you wish to take part in? What event do you wish to take part in? *************** *** 7872,7877 **** --- 8873,8881 ---- #Speaker: elodie_depressed (Arisse, the ringleader of the rebellion... She was his mother.) (Arisse, the ringleader of the rebellion... She was his mother.) + # Speaker: elodie_scared + (Does he know that I had his mother Arisse assassinated?) + (Does he know that I had his mother Arisse assassinated?) #Speaker: elodie_angry (He's as crazy as his niece was. Briony's death was her own fault.) (He's as crazy as his niece was. Briony's death was her own fault.) *************** *** 8120,8125 **** --- 9124,9213 ---- #Narration Someone has tried to kill you... but you don't know who. Someone has tried to kill you... but you don't know who. + # If you tested the chocolates + 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 + #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. + #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: sabine + 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: + {tag=practice with sabine}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.) #Speaker: alice_worried My lady, your father wishes to speak with you. He says it's urgent. My lady, your father wishes to speak with you. He says it's urgent. *************** *** 8207,8213 **** You are the young and innocent princess bearing up nobly under sorrow. A true heroine. You are the young and innocent princess bearing up nobly under sorrow. A true heroine. #Speaker: elodie_depressed ! Right. Right. #Speaker: agent The poisoned chocolates you received were not the tool of a revolutionary plot. --- 9295,9301 ---- You are the young and innocent princess bearing up nobly under sorrow. A true heroine. You are the young and innocent princess bearing up nobly under sorrow. A true heroine. #Speaker: elodie_depressed ! {tag=elodie, to her agent}Right. Right. #Speaker: agent The poisoned chocolates you received were not the tool of a revolutionary plot. *************** *** 8329,8334 **** --- 9417,9425 ---- #Speaker: elodie_angry Don't talk about me like I'm not here! Don't talk about me like I'm not here! + #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. #Speaker: joslyn Unless you think your personal skills will make the difference, I would strongly advise against it. Unless you think your personal skills will make the difference, I would strongly advise against it. *************** *** 8461,8469 **** #Speaker: elodie_yielding ... right. ... right. ! #Speaker: elodie_yielding (I suppose there's no hope, then. We'll have to fight.) (I suppose there's no hope, then. We'll have to fight.) #Narration You find the Duchess of Ursul in her guest quarters. You find the Duchess of Ursul in her guest quarters. --- 9552,9580 ---- #Speaker: elodie_yielding ... right. ... right. ! #Speaker: elodie_yielding (OLD < 1.3.x) (I suppose there's no hope, then. We'll have to fight.) (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: + {tag=dispatch messenger}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. + # Speaker: elodie_yielding + (This is all my fault. We'll have to fight.) + (This is all my fault. We'll have to fight.) #Narration You find the Duchess of Ursul in her guest quarters. You find the Duchess of Ursul in her guest quarters. *************** *** 8617,8631 **** #Narration The Shanjian forces greatly outnumber the Novans. This is unlikely to end well. If only you had more soldiers available! The Shanjian forces greatly outnumber the Novans. This is unlikely to end well. If only you had more soldiers available! ! #Narration 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. #Narration Still, your position in the crow's nest allows you to target ships at a distance too great for them to respond effectively. Still, your position in the crow's nest allows you to target ships at a distance too great for them to respond effectively. #Narration The eventual outcome... The eventual outcome... #Narration ... is not in your favor. ... is not in your favor. --- 9728,9748 ---- #Narration The Shanjian forces greatly outnumber the Novans. This is unlikely to end well. If only you had more soldiers available! The Shanjian forces greatly outnumber the Novans. This is unlikely to end well. If only you had more soldiers available! ! # Narration ( < 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. #Narration Still, your position in the crow's nest allows you to target ships at a distance too great for them to respond effectively. Still, your position in the crow's nest allows you to target ships at a distance too great for them to respond effectively. #Narration The eventual outcome... The eventual outcome... + # Testbubble + War + War #Narration ... is not in your favor. ... is not in your favor. *************** *** 9189,9194 **** --- 10306,10313 ---- Pity. Pity. #choice: + Attack Him + Attack Him #Narration Never. Not in a thousand years. Never. Not in a thousand years. *************** *** 9198,9203 **** --- 10317,10334 ---- #Narration Of course, it takes only a touch of his magic to end your life. Of course, it takes only a touch of his magic to end your life. + #choice: + Stare Him Down + Stare Him Down + #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. #Speaker: elodie_afraid Wait! There's another way! Wait! There's another way! *************** *** 9229,9235 **** And that is why we must duel. And that is why we must duel. #choice: ! Do it Do it #Speaker: elodie_willful #Narration --- 10360,10366 ---- And that is why we must duel. And that is why we must duel. #choice: ! {tag=incinerate joslyn}Do it Do it #Speaker: elodie_willful #Narration *************** *** 9363,9380 **** #Narration You struggle to answer, but the memories of your loss are too painful. It's no use. You struggle to answer, but the memories of your loss are too painful. It's no use. ! #Speaker: elodie_angry 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: togami Then you and your land will die together. Then you and your land will die together. #Speaker: togami Goodbye, little princess. Goodbye, little princess. ! #Narration 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. 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. #Narration Now that the issue of the prisoners has been dealt with, an enormous festival is held all over Lampsi island to celebrate your victory over Shanjia. Now that the issue of the prisoners has been dealt with, an enormous festival is held all over Lampsi island to celebrate your victory over Shanjia. --- 10494,10787 ---- #Narration You struggle to answer, but the memories of your loss are too painful. It's no use. You struggle to answer, but the memories of your loss are too painful. It's no use. ! #Speaker: elodie_angry ( < 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 ( >= 1.3.x ) + 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! #Speaker: togami Then you and your land will die together. Then you and your land will die together. #Speaker: togami Goodbye, little princess. Goodbye, little princess. ! #Narration ( < 1.3.x ) 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. 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 + {tag=elodie, to julianna}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... + #Speaker: joslyn: The price of magic is always blood. + #Speaker: selene + Without blood, there is no life. + Without blood, there is no life. + #Speaker: elodie_depressed + {tag=elodie, to selene}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 + {tag=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. + # Optional visit with Adair + #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 Now that the issue of the prisoners has been dealt with, an enormous festival is held all over Lampsi island to celebrate your victory over Shanjia. Now that the issue of the prisoners has been dealt with, an enormous festival is held all over Lampsi island to celebrate your victory over Shanjia. *************** *** 9652,9659 **** #Narration With so many renegades on the loose, Nova seems likely to have severe bandit problems for years to come. With so many renegades on the loose, Nova seems likely to have severe bandit problems for years to come. - #flags['shanjian_deserter_bandits'] = True #Narration #Narration --- 11059,11076 ---- #Narration With so many renegades on the loose, Nova seems likely to have severe bandit problems for years to come. With so many renegades on the loose, Nova seems likely to have severe bandit problems for years to come. #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. #Narration *************** *** 10012,10017 **** --- 11429,11446 ---- However, your earlier rejection of him would seem to make that less likely. However, your earlier rejection of him would seem to make that less likely. #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? + #Narration Then there is Banion, the Duke of Maree, a powerful and eligible noble only about ten years older than you. Then there is Banion, the Duke of Maree, a powerful and eligible noble only about ten years older than you. #Narration *************** *** 10294,10302 **** #Speaker: selene My powers have been handed down in secret so that I would be here, and ready, when you needed me. My powers have been handed down in secret so that I would be here, and ready, when you needed me. - #choice: - Don't do it - Don't do it #Speaker: elodie_depressed And, um... if I do that, there's no going back, right? And, um... if I do that, there's no going back, right? --- 11723,11728 ---- *************** *** 10309,10314 **** --- 11735,11787 ---- #Speaker: selene I cannot force you to take up your duty. Only strength of heart can wield this power. I cannot force you to take up your duty. Only strength of heart can wield this power. + #choice: + Ask about risks + Ask about risks + #Speaker: elodie_depressed + {tag=elodie, to selene}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 + {tag=elodie, to selene}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: + {tag=take up crystal}Do it + Do it + #choice: + {tag=reject crystal}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: #Speaker: elodie_neutral My father says I can't have the crystal until I'm Queen. He's hiding it somewhere. What do I do? My father says I can't have the crystal until I'm Queen. He's hiding it somewhere. What do I do? *************** *** 10374,10379 **** --- 11847,11861 ---- #Speaker: elodie_depressed (Maybe it has something to do with my mother being a Lumen?) (Maybe it has something to do with my mother being a Lumen?) + #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: elodie_afraid (Charlotte! She has healing powers! Does that mean one of {i}her{/i} parents is a Lumen?) (Charlotte! She has healing powers! Does that mean one of {i}her{/i} parents is a Lumen?) *************** *** 11232,11237 **** --- 12714,12722 ---- You study the relationship of Nova and its nearest neighbors. The borders have been mostly peaceful in recent years, except for the problems with Ixion to the south. However, trouble may be brewing in Pyrias as well. 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, and they are still refusing to leave. 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, and they are still refusing to leave. + # 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. + 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. Tombula, to the north, underwent a peasant revolution shortly after you were born. The nobles either fled or were killed, and the new rulers have so far refused to establish official diplomatic ties with Nova. While they are not friendly, neither are they enemies, at least not yet. Tombula, to the north, underwent a peasant revolution shortly after you were born. The nobles either fled or were killed, and the new rulers have so far refused to establish official diplomatic ties with Nova. While they are not friendly, neither are they enemies, at least not yet. Southeast lies the domain of Talasse, with which we have enjoyed fairly cordial relations. Sedna, their chief province, borders the Novan duchy of Elath, and nobles from the two provinces have been known to intermarry. *************** *** 11835,11840 **** --- 13320,13328 ---- -1 Yielding Affected By Cruelty Affected By Cruelty + # Mood bubble, <= 1.3.4 only + Affected by Depression + Affected by Depression Affected By Depression Affected By Depression # <= 1.3.4 only *************** *** 11877,11883 **** # UI Week %d Week %d ! # XXX should have all skill group names. # Skill tests Accounting + Trade Accounting + Trade --- 13365,13373 ---- # UI Week %d Week %d ! # New outfit indicator ! {tag=outfit}NEW ! {tag=outfit}NEW # Skill tests Accounting + Trade Accounting + Trade *************** *** 12254,12260 **** Do you have a crystal? Do you have a crystal? #Speaker: julianna ! Of course. Of course. #Narration She holds out her hands. Light flickers above her bosom, and then, with a shower of sparkles, something takes shape. --- 13744,13750 ---- Do you have a crystal? Do you have a crystal? #Speaker: julianna ! {tag=julianna, to elodie}Of course. Of course. #Narration She holds out her hands. Light flickers above her bosom, and then, with a shower of sparkles, something takes shape. *************** *** 12351,12357 **** #Speaker: julianna The priestess here is a friend of mine. I will come to your lessons in the faith and train you to use your powers. The priestess here is a friend of mine. I will come to your lessons in the faith and train you to use your powers. ! #choice: #Speaker: elodie_depressed And, um... if I do that, there's no going back, right? It's part of me until the day I die? And, um... if I do that, there's no going back, right? It's part of me until the day I die? --- 13841,13847 ---- #Speaker: julianna The priestess here is a friend of mine. I will come to your lessons in the faith and train you to use your powers. The priestess here is a friend of mine. I will come to your lessons in the faith and train you to use your powers. ! #Don't do it #Speaker: elodie_depressed And, um... if I do that, there's no going back, right? It's part of me until the day I die? And, um... if I do that, there's no going back, right? It's part of me until the day I die? *************** *** 12365,12374 **** #Speaker: elodie_yielding Fine, I am a child. Fine, I am a child. #Speaker: elodie_afraid Pssst! I need to talk to you! Pssst! I need to talk to you! - #Speaker: julianna #Speaker: elodie_afraid That priestess, Selene... She's a {i}Lumen!{/i} I can sense it! That priestess, Selene... She's a {i}Lumen!{/i} I can sense it! --- 13855,13926 ---- #Speaker: elodie_yielding Fine, I am a child. Fine, I am a child. + #choice: Ask about risks, translated above + #Speaker: elodie_depressed + {tag=elodie, to julianna}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 + {tag=julianna, to elodie}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: + {tag=to julianna}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, tag will take effect in >= 1.3.7 + {tag=elodie, to julianna}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. #Speaker: elodie_afraid Pssst! I need to talk to you! Pssst! I need to talk to you! #Speaker: elodie_afraid That priestess, Selene... She's a {i}Lumen!{/i} I can sense it! That priestess, Selene... She's a {i}Lumen!{/i} I can sense it! *************** *** 12469,12475 **** You're right, it's not important. You're right, it's not important. #choice: ! Keep pushing Keep pushing #Speaker: elodie_angry There are a million magical secrets I don't know, but I'm trying to learn. --- 14021,14027 ---- You're right, it's not important. You're right, it's not important. #choice: ! {tag=questioning julianna}Keep pushing Keep pushing #Speaker: elodie_angry There are a million magical secrets I don't know, but I'm trying to learn. *************** *** 13097,13103 **** Unless he awakens to tell you more, you have no way to know. Unless he awakens to tell you more, you have no way to know. #Speaker: elodie_lonely ! I'm sorry. I'm sorry. #Narration ERROR: %(ret)s unimplimented. --- 14649,14655 ---- Unless he awakens to tell you more, you have no way to know. Unless he awakens to tell you more, you have no way to know. #Speaker: elodie_lonely ! {tag=elodie, to joslyn in coma}I'm sorry. I'm sorry. #Narration ERROR: %(ret)s unimplimented. *************** *** 13127,13132 **** --- 14679,14689 ---- You spend the weekend holed up alone in your room with your favorite toys. It's childish, but you feel a bit better. Sitting in on court sessions is not fun at all, but it pleases your father and it may be important for your future. Sitting in on court sessions is not fun at all, but it pleases your father and it may be important for your future. + +2 Yielding\n+2 Pressured + +2 Yielding\n+2 Pressured + #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. #Narration As the princess and future queen, you are the belle of the ball. However, the weight of so many gazes on you, even admiring ones, is troublesome. As the princess and future queen, you are the belle of the ball. However, the weight of so many gazes on you, even admiring ones, is troublesome. *************** *** 13145,13150 **** --- 14702,14713 ---- #Narration You creep through the castle dungeons, catching glimpses here and there of the fate that awaits troublemakers in this kingdom. Even nobles can end up here, sometimes. It's a good reminder to stay on the straight and narrow. You creep through the castle dungeons, catching glimpses here and there of the fate that awaits troublemakers in this kingdom. Even nobles can end up here, sometimes. It's a good reminder to stay on the straight and narrow. + #Cruel variant + +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 wander through the castle dungeons, but see nothing of interest. You wander through the castle dungeons, but see nothing of interest.