The War of Liberation/Script

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Introduction

By the time Leif had finished fighting in Leonster and departed for Ulster, the city had already fallen to the Isaachian Liberation Army led by Lord Seliph. However, the head of House Friege, King Bloom, had escaped to Connacht. In the now-liberated Ulster, Leif finally met his cousin, a man who would be his friend and ally for the rest of his days: the "Scion of Light" and Lord of House Chalphy, Seliph...

Opening

Julia: Lord Seliph, we should be on our way soon...
Seliph: Ah, Julia, are we out of time already? I wish we could keep talking, Prince Leif, but I must be going. Leave the conquest of Connacht to us - I bid you go straight to Munster.
Leif: I pray you forgive my selfishness, Lord Seliph.
Seliph: Nonsense, you're not being selfish at all! I understand your feelings perfectly. You can head to Munster with a clean conscience - I'll see you soon.
Leif: Yes, in Munster! You can count on it!
Julia: I'll be praying for your health, Lord Leif... If your fortune begins to wane, perhaps one of your own clerics could appeal to the gods. I believe there's a church on your route... It was built to receive the prayers of the Ducal Family of Tarrah, as I recall...
Leif: Thank you, Lady Julia. Just don't forget to take care of yourself, too.

(Seliph and Julia leave)

August: How went your meeting with Lord Seliph, my prince?
Leif: He and I are only a year apart, but he's such an incredible man...
August: Indeed. He commands an army ten times the size of ours, and he was able to lead them across the Aed Desert. He's certainly not your ordinary youth...
Leif: But you said before that he was "made" into a hero, did you not?
August: I did say that, yes - and in one sense, it's true. But I'm not discounting that Lord Seliph himself possesses outstanding talent. I suspect he'll eclipse the legend of his father, Lord Sigurd, by quite some measure.
Leif: And meanwhile, I'm still just an embarrassment to Leonster...
August: You've grown much over the past year, my prince - in another year, I expect you'll be the same caliber of man as Lord Seliph. Now, putting that aside, what did you and he agree would be the plans for our armies, going forward?
Leif: Lord Seliph's main forces will go east along the shore to seize Connacht, as planned.
August: Which frees our army to head for Fort Danzig, correct?
Leif: Indeed. Lord Seliph readily granted my request. Leaving Connacht to Seliph means we can focus all our energy on seizing Munster - I want to head there as soon as possible.
August: We'll have to claim Fort Danzig regardless - it controls the inland route to Munster.

Diarmuid: The army stands ready, Prince Leif. We await your command.
Leif: Then there's no time to lose! We storm Fort Danzig!

(At Seimetol's location in the south of the map)

Seimetol: Everybody remembers we fight for pay, right? So don't be a hero! Wait for the enemy to break up their forces, THEN swoop in! Until then, nobody leave their post!

(The battle begins)

In battle

If a unit other than Linoan visits the church in the northeast

Bishop: The fighting will only become more intense as you draw closer to the Imperial base to the east. Keep hold of this Pure Water. I'm sure it will come in handy.

(Pure Water)

If Linoan visits the church in the northeast

Bishop: Ah... You're Duchess Linoan of Tarrah, are you not?
Linoan: Hm? How do you know who I am?
Bishop: I grew up with your father. He and I didn't know each other particularly well, but I was also good friends with your late mother. I nearly mistook you for her when you walked in - the resemblance is uncanny.
Linoan: Oh... Is that so...?
Bishop: Oh, heavens! I didn't mean to upset you. Er... I take it you're with Prince Leif? I saw you fighting together outside.
Linoan: I am with the Liberation Army, yes.
Bishop: Mm... It seems the blood of the crusaders is drawn to conflict...
Linoan: Blood of the crusaders? You don't mean... I have holy blood?
Bishop: Eh? Your father didn't tell you? The Ducal House of Tarrah is descended from Saint Heim, the first of the Grannvale kings.
Linoan: I have... the blood of Saint Heim...?
Bishop: You mean to say you never realized you bore the power of Naga herself...? Follow me. I can awaken the holy blood that lay dormant in your veins.
Linoan: Very well.

(Linoan promotes to Sage)

The houses

The western house

Villager: Ever since the Empire took over, this whole place has gone to hell... Bah, I wish I could go back to the old days... So I don't care what you do, just drive the Empire outta here! I know this little vial seems worthless now, but just be patient! I'm sure it'll be a lifesaver someday!

(Pure Water)

The southwestern house

Villager: It's already been 20 years... Ohhh, if I were just 10 years younger, I'd drop everything to fight with you folks. Here, I'll give you my favorite sword. Mayhap if you use it, I'll still be fighting in some small way...

(Silver Sword)

Battle quotes

Seimetol enters combat

Seimetol: Soldiers of Leonster! Prepare yourselves!

Seimetol dies

Seimetol: Your Majesty... I'm sorry... I... couldn't...

Seimetol gets captured and released

Seimetol: How am I ever gonna make it up to His Majesty...?

Fraus enters combat

Fraus: On my honor as a soldier, I'll defend this fort to the end!

Fraus dies

Fraus: Ugh... I regret... I... couldn't...

Fraus gets captured and released

Fraus: So I... made it out alive? But what am I going to do now...?

Ending

If no player units have been lost to capturing at any point during the game

Leif: Anything of import inside the fort, August?
August: Hmm... The fort is completely vacant. Seems to be deserted. By the look of it, this place was once a prison camp, but it's not in use anymore.
Leif: I see. Then if there's nothing requiring our attention, we should hurry ahead to the River Thracia. Once we cross it, we'll be at Munster's doorstep.
August: Hah... Easier said than done, my prince. I've no doubt the enemy is waiting for us - they likely have established a defensive line at the river. We still have some way to go before our goal. See that you don't let your guard down.

If at least one player unit has been lost to capturing at any point during the game

Leif: August! This can't be an ordinary fort - there are too many guards for that!
August: By the look of it, this place is being used as a prison camp. The enemy has likely started executing prisoners because of our attack.
Leif: What?! Then there's not a moment to lose! We have to rescue the prisoners!
August: Our forces are already exhausting themselves, Prince Leif. Besides, we have intelligence that a battalion of Loptian mages are en route. Please, we need to withdraw while we can!
Leif: No, August! I won't! I'll not abandon my comrades-in-arms to the enemy's clutches! I'll free them alone if I have to!
August: *Sigh* I suppose this is unavoidable... At least limit yourself to a small handful of troops, and let the others rest.