Ishtar/Quotes (Heroes)

Ishtar: Thunder Goddess

At the castle

“	I am Ishtar of Friege. Please make use of my knowledge of sorcery.	”	— When summoned.

“	Prince Alfonse is so sensible and so kind... He reminds me of—no, I apologize. I won't bore you.	”	— At the castle.

“	The empire was built on the backs of the oppressed. I knew this. And yet all I did was fight the liberation army...	”	— At the castle.

“	Your clothes are rumpled! If you find yourself in a position of leadership, be sure you look the part.	”	— At the castle.

“	I can see how tense you are. If you don't take a break, you'll crumple right when everyone needs you most. Now's a good time to stop and take a rest.	”	— At the castle.

“	Lord Julius... Forgive me... I...	”	— At the castle.

“	I am Ishtar. I anticipate the warm continuation of your friendship with <friend>.	”	— Delivering greetings from a friend.

On the character status screen

“	I am Ishtar, known as the goddess of thunder.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	Ah! What do you want?	”	— On the character status screen.

“	Sacrifice children to that dark god? I cannot do it.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	Lord Julius... Please forgive me.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	Reinhardt served me ever since I was a child...	”	— On the character status screen.

“	Perhaps... Perhaps I was in the wrong.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	When I'm with you, I feel my doubts melt away.	”	— On the character status screen.

Level 40 quote

“	Tell me, <player>... Do you have feelings for anyone? Whether or not they return your love, or if it is unrequited... I know this question is sudden. I ask because I must understand something... Not long ago, I fought for one I loved deeply. I fought even though I knew this path was wrong, both as a warrior and as a woman. There may be a time when you must choose your path, as I did... Promise me one thing. When that time comes, do not make a choice that you will live to regret.	”	— After reaching level 40 at five-star Rarity.

Map quotes

“	Yes.	”	— When selected on the map screen.

“	Your orders?	”	— When selected on the map screen.

“	Send me.	”	— When selected on the map screen.

Level-up quotes

“	Pardon my incompetence. I have no excuses.	”	— When gaining 1–2 stats from a level-up.

“	Little by little, I grow stronger.	”	— When gaining 3–4 stats from a level-up.

“	Witness my talent! I am Ishtar, Goddess of Thunder!	”	— When gaining 5–6 stats from a level-up.

“	I am grateful. I'll work even harder, so anticipate results.	”	— When learning a new skill or increasing rarity.

Special skill quotes

“	I am sorry.	”	— When using a special skill.

“	There's nothing more to be said.	”	— When using a special skill.

“	You will die here.	”	— When using a special skill.

“	Mjölnir's wrath!	”	— When using a special skill.

Defeat quote

“	Lord Julius... I...	”	— When defeated.

Resplendent Ishtar: Thunder Goddess

On the character status screen

“	This is a Jötun outfit from the country of large folk. What do you think?	”	— On the character status screen.

“	Huh! Can you not help yourself?	”	— On the character status screen.

“	Everything must be quite large in Jötunheimr. I would like to see it sometime.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	As I come to grasp the contrasts between so many different worlds, I feel that my vision broadens.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	Do you suppose I should learn to handle a physical weapon as well?	”	— On the character status screen.

“	Lord Julius and I always so delighted in dressing up in finery.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	So that I may give you my best effort, I will always strive to improve.	”	— On the character status screen.

Map quotes

“	I understand.	”	— When selected on the map screen.

“	Where?	”	— When selected on the map screen.

“	They will surrender.	”	— When selected on the map screen.

Special skill quotes

“	I will crush you.	”	— When using a special skill.

“	Oh, great power...	”	— When using a special skill.

“	Do not flatter yourself.	”	— When using a special skill.

“	You will become nothing.	”	— When using a special skill.

Defeat quote

“	I have no excuses...	”	— When defeated.

Ishtar: Thunder's Waltz

At the castle

“	I am Ishtar, of Friege. I have some small mastery of dancing. You are welcome to confirm that.	”	— When summoned.

“	Simply splendid, Reinhardt. Beautiful footwork. A dance befitting a knight of Friege.	”	— At the castle.

“	For the ball, we don our finest. I do wonder, however, if dressing for the battlefield befits me better.	”	— At the castle.

“	I expect that, as members of the royal family, Princess Sharena and Prince Alfonse are schooled in dance.	”	— At the castle.

“	Askr is home to such beautiful music... It lightens my step.	”	— At the castle.

“	Dreaming of sharing a dance, I once practiced my steps so intently, with a specific partner in mind...	”	— At the castle.

“	I am Ishtar, visiting from <friend>'s castle. Shall we take a turn on the floor?	”	— Delivering greetings from a friend.

On the character status screen

“	Can you continue?	”	— On the character status screen.

“	The Thunder Goddess's blessing.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	Do you find this dress unusual? ... I too find it well suited for dancing.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	I haven't been in such good spirits for a very long time.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	In days gone by, my brother was often my dance partner... I remember those days fondly.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	Oh, Lord Julius... Just this once, I'd like to put it all behind us...	”	— On the character status screen.

“	It's such a happy time — let's celebrate. Join me for a turn around the dance floor, won't you?	”	— On the character status screen.

Level 40 quote

“	How was that? Are you satisfied with my dancing? If I concentrate, everything but the dance fades... I feel as if a bolt of lightning is coursing through my body, filling me with vigor. I do not dance to escape my sadness. Everything I do is with the aim of moving forward. I will continue on my path, dancing without cessation, seeking the future.	”	— After reaching level 40 at five-star rarity.

Map quotes

“	Beautiful.	”	— When selected on the map screen.

“	And then...	”	— When selected on the map screen.

“	I'll show you.	”	— When selected on the map screen.

Level-up quotes

“	I hesitated to step, didn't I?	”	— When gaining 1–2 stats from a level-up.

“	I must allow the music to flow through my heart.	”	— When gaining 3–4 stats from a level-up.

“	Behold the dance of the Goddess of Thunder!	”	— When gaining 5–6 stats from a level-up.

“	I will show you an even more elegant dance—one that befits the Goddess of Thunder.	”	— When learning a new skill or increasing rarity.

Special skill quotes

“	Let us dance.	”	— When using a special skill.

“	Move with grace.	”	— When using a special skill.

“	Like this?	”	— When using a special skill.

“	Take my hand.	”	— When using a special skill.

Defeat quote

“	Is it over already...?	”	— When defeated.

Ishtar: Echoing Thunder

At the castle

“	I am Ishtar, a mage of the proud house of Friege. Please, grant me an opportunity to fight.	”	— When summoned.

“	Is there a parent who would not lament their child being sacrificed to the flames of Loptous?	”	— At the castle.

“	None can defy Julius's orders. But the children he would see hunted down...are innocent of any crime.	”	— At the castle.

“	Why am I here? What am I meant to accomplish here? Will the day come when I know these answers?	”	— At the castle.

“	It was Emperor Arvis himself who said we must release the children being held in the castle.	”	— At the castle.

“	I envy pegasi and falcons... They may simply fly away. Would that I had wings.	”	— At the castle.

“	The smiling faces that surround me are harsh and glaring like the sun.	”	— Delivering greetings from a friend.

On the character status screen

“	One of the children gave me this doll. Adorable, isn't it?	”	— On the character status screen.

“	*startled* Oh, summoner. I thought I might be needed by a little one...	”	— On the character status screen.

“	I disobeyed Lord Julius. He...does not yet know.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	I have no regrets. They are safe now.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	That was meant to be my time... My end.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	Lord Julius... I do love you.	”	— On the character status screen.

“	You have the potential to change the world. What a wonderful thing.	”	— On the character status screen.

Level 40 quote

“	My love for Lord Julius is true. At first, we were even happy. He was kind, and I served his rule gladly. But things changed. He instructed me to abduct children, inflicting despair upon the people. I could not do it. If I have one request for you, it is this. Value each general, each soldier. Consider their lives as your own. How many souls were sacrificed in the endless war of my realm? We knew no other way. I pray that the day comes when he and I may atone for our sins. We may then find peace, hope, and joy.	”	— After reaching level 40 at five-star rarity.

Map quotes

“	Very well.	”	— When selected on the map screen.

“	Your orders.	”	— When selected on the map screen.

“	It will be done.	”	— When selected on the map screen.

Level-up quotes

“	Lord Julius, I...	”	— When gaining 1–2 stats from a level-up.

“	My strength must find its purpose.	”	— When gaining 3–4 stats from a level-up.

“	Why do I, as I am now, have such power?	”	— When gaining 5–6 stats from a level-up.

“	Do not trouble yourself on my account. Ah, no. It is only right that I thank you.	”	— When learning a new skill or increasing rarity.

Special skill quotes

“	You will go no further.	”	— When using a special skill.

“	I will save them!	”	— When using a special skill.

“	Not one more!	”	— When using a special skill.

“	It is all right now.	”	— When using a special skill.

Defeat quote

“	If only I could do more...	”	— When defeated.