The True Quarry/Script

Part 1: A Distant Dream

Opening

Character	Conversation
Gunnthrá	Hello, Kiran... Congratulations on your victory! Word of it is spreading...even to where I have concealed myself. The rumors say you defeated not just one, but two of Múspell's generals. Your strength grows...and I look forward to the day when we can finally meet. You will find me to the west... I will await you in the sanctuary at Snjárhof.

Pre-battle

Character	Conversation
Fjorm	It will take us over two weeks to travel to Snjárhof... That region of Nifl has been completely abandoned... All that remains is ruins.
Alfonse	But it is there that we can meet your sister, Princess Gunnthrá, and discover the key to defeating Surtr... We don't have time to waste!

Post-battle

Character	Conversation
Alfonse	They were no match for us. Let's press onward.

Part 2: The Branded Knight

Pre-battle

Character	Conversation
Chrom	I am Chrom, of Ylisse. Thanks to this contract, and also for the sake of my friends, I cannot let you pass!

Part 3: The Tactician's Daughter

Pre-battle

Character	Conversation
Morgan	I'm Morgan, daughter of the genius tactician Robin. Let's see who has the better mind for strategy—you or me!

Part 4: The Tactician's Son

Pre-battle

Character	Conversation
Morgan	My name's Morgan. And you're Kiran... I'm looking forward to learning all of the strategies the Order of Heroes uses. Thanks for the lesson!

Post-battle

Character	Conversation
Anna	Gather 'round, everyone. It's time to put our heads together and deal with a situation.
Sharena	What now?
Anna	The scouts have reported back. The Múspell army is searching high and low—and they're right in our path. Somehow, they've predicted our movements and gotten ahead of us. If we keep heading towards Princess Gunnthrá's location...
Fjorm	They'll find her, and they'll kill her. Oh, Sister...
Sharena	Can we get in contact with her and change the meeting spot? What do you say, Kiran?
Anna	I don't think that will work. They've already anticipated our movements once. They can do it again.
Alfonse	The way things are going now, we have no means of meeting up with Princess Gunnthrá. That's what you're telling us, isn't it?
Fjorm	But... What can we do?
Alfonse	Hmm... Princess Fjorm, tell me everything you know about this region. Start with its geographical features.
Fjorm	It sounds like you might already have an idea, Prince Alfonse.
Alfonse	I'm not sure yet... Let's put our heads together, Kiran.

Ending

Character	Conversation
Laegjarn	They've change direction... Now they're headed north. What's their game?
Laevatein	I don't know.
Laegjarn	If they're after a weapon, or they hope to lure us into a trap, then they'd keep heading west... But their destination has changed. What is it, then? An ally? Is it a rendezvous?
Laevatein	But who?
Laegjarn	You know as well as I do that it will take more than military might to defeat Father... If they are seeking aid, then perhaps there is a rite that can be performed here in Nifl... I would guess they're seeking one of the surviving members of the royal family. Princess Gunnthrá is said to wield great magical power. Maybe her?
Laevatein	Maybe...she's hiding in the north?
Laegjarn	It may be so. Sadly, it makes no difference. If they're heading north, that tells us that she's in the north. Let's assume, for a moment, that she's actually in the south, and they're trying to throw us off their trail. Sooner or later, they'd have to change direction and head south. But I've deployed troops all over the region. The net is already tightening around them. And if Princess Gunnthrá were to appear, I would recognize her at a glance. No matter what they try... The Askrans will never meet up with her. Not as long as we lead this army.

Part 5: Sheathed Steel

Opening

Character	Conversation
Laegjarn	So this is their objective—the sanctuary at Hjarnhof, hidden in the northern reaches of Nifl. The mountains here are so high that even wyverns won't dare to fly over them... We've only ever traveled to this treacherous and frigid region once before... I don't like this. Something's not right.
Laevatein	Princess Gunnthrá isn't here. No one is. I've searched... Inside and out.
Laegjarn	I see... Thank you, Laevatein.
Laegjarn	What does this tell us? This must be their destination. That means they're after something that can only be found here... But there's nothing here. Nothing whatsoever! What could they want?
Laevatein	... I don't know.
Laegjarn	Laevatein. What can you tell me about the cave we discovered the last time we came here? The one under the mountains, heading west...
Laevatein	It's blocked by ice. There's no way to get through. It wasn't like that before...
Laegjarn	No. It wasn't. I suppose we have a lot to learn about this land. If a path like that can suddenly become closed off... That's it!
Laevatein	Sister? What is it?
Laegjarn	I have to learn to think like the Askrans... And to feel what they're feeling. They're desperate to meet up with someone... But as long as we stand in their way, they cannot. That would make their next target...me.
Laevatein	You?
Laegjarn	Think about it. They led me here, to this narrow pass, purposefully. Why? To defeat me.
Laevatein	But then... Sister! A report! The enemy is on its way!
Laegjarn	This may have managed to outwit me, this time... I'm the one that's being hunted.

Pre-battle

Character	Conversation
Laevatein	The enemy is almost here!
Laegjarn	I see. Laevatein, you must escape while you can. By yourself...you can sneak right past them. I'll keep them busy until you're safe.
Laevatein	But...
Laegjarn	Don't worry. I am a general of Múspell. I have dominion over this land. I will not lose.
Laevatein	Then let me stay with you!
Laegjarn	No. This is an order, Laevatein. Go.
Laevatein	Laegjarn... I will do as you order.
Laegjarn	As always, you're a good girl, Laevatein... Don't worry. We'll meet again soon. Brave warriors of Askr... I can feel your malice. You aim to defeat me here! But first, I will show you the power of Laegjarn, one of the Scorching Triad of Múspell!

Post-battle

Character	Conversation
Laegjarn	That's...that's it. That's all I have. I'm so sorry, Laevatein...
Fjorm	Forces of Múspell, hear me! Your general, Laegjarn, has been defeated! You have no chance at victory! Flee, and we will not pursue you. Stay and fight, and we will not go easy on you. The choice is yours!

Ending

Character	Conversation
Laegjarn	Guh...
Fjorm	So, you've awakened.
Laegjarn	Hello, Princess Fjorm.
Laegjarn	It's come to this, I see. Go ahead. Kill me. You'll gain nothing by taking me hostage. My father would never bargain for my life. Or is it to be torture? I am shamed in defeat. My fate is in your hands. Do whatever you must.
Fjorm	Now that we have defeated you, Múspell's forces have been thrown into chaos. Heroes were fighting under contract... But those contracts are now broken. The soldiers, meanwhile, have no idea what to do... As for us, we have achieved our aims. There is no need to spill any more blood today.
Fjorm	It's not just that. When you conquered Nifl, you treated the citizens with dignity. I owe you the same... I would ask you one thing, however. Did you wish to invade Nifl? I suspect you did not.
Laegjarn	I would never answer the questions of an enemy. Just remember this... My father is flame itself. Everything will burn. Until nothing remains. He is the leader of Múspell, and I follow his orders. That is all.
Fjorm	I see. And yet I cannot bring myself to bear a grudge against you... If we had not met on the battlefield, but somewhere more genial... I think we could have been friends.
Laegjarn	...