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Maps
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| Matsya, Yeruvvet, Alisaie, Alphinaud, Villager Woman, Man of Palaka, Resolute Civilian, Unnerved Civilian, Elderly Man of Palaka
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| Terminus Pursuer, Terminus Bellwether, Terminus Snatcher, Terminus Stalker, Terminus Wrecker
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- Matsya cannot help but fear the worst.
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If Mehvan fled deeper into the jungle, she and her child are in grave danger! Wh-Whatever are we to do!? Gods have mercy!
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What will you say?
| You must try to stay calm, Matsya.
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You cannot let fear consume you...
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Do you want to turn into a beast like the others?
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But...how can I at a time like this? They could be dead!
So...if I allow myself to be overcome by this fear, I, too, might become a beast? I am not sure I understand, but I will do my best...
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Fear...consume me? What are you talking about?
Then...I, too, could become a beast? I...I understand. I think.
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M-Me? A beast? What are you talking about!?
Gods... So that is what causes it? Then I have no choice...I must keep my fear in check.
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I've seen to the wounded. How did the two of you fare? Did you find your friends?
...I see. In that case, let us help you find the mother and child.
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Before we leave, we must ensure the village will be safe in our absence.
Alisaie and I will patrol the area and search for more beasts.
Would you and Matsya speak with Elder Yeruvvet? Pray explain to him the situation, and join us as soon as you are able. |
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We will save Mehvan and her child. We can do that much for Qerasaf...
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<sniff> It will not be easy... But I will tell the elder about Qerasaf...
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I am heartened to see you both safe, but what of the family?
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We found Qerasaf, b-but...he...
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Say no more. I understand. We have lost another of our dear friends...
Qerasaf may be gone, but there is still hope for Mehvan and their child. Please find them, I beg of you!
And if, in your search, you come across anyone else who escaped the slaughter, pray tell them what has happened.
I will do my best to keep the villagers safe...and their spirits high. |
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Come, let us rejoin your friends at once!
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Qerasaf and Mehvan married only three summers ago. The day their daughter was born...I had never seen them so happy. They did not deserve this─none of these people did.
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Where might Mehvan have run off to? Think, Matsya, think!
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We encountered no beasts during our patrol, thankfully.
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I'm pleased to report that the vicinity appears to be beast-free─no doubt thanks to your earlier efforts.
And with that, let us resume our search for your friend and her child. Where should we begin, Matsya?
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If we follow Ksiroda south, we will arrive at Purusa, a temple. It is a sacred place where people go to commune with the divinities.
It's possible that Mehvan sought shelter there, and perhaps other villagers as well...
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Then it's settled. Matsya, stay close to me, all right?
You two, take the lead. Keep an eye out for beasts and anyone in need of help.
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Very well. We make for Purusa, as quickly as we are able. With me!
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Th-Thank you... I thought I was done for...
Hm? Mehvan? She is a friend of mine, too, but I have not seen her...
She must still be out there somewhere, trying to avoid the beasts. And with her child, gods... Worry not for me─I can make my way back to the village on my own! |
Forename, wait! Purusa lies just up ahead, but something terrible has happened!
The beasts have come, and many have already been killed!
Alphinaud and Alisaie have gone to do what they can, but there are so, so many─more than I could count. You must be ready...
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I...I am fine. I will be safe hiding here. Please, you must help those people!
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Stay strong! We'll keep you safe─I promise!
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Remain calm, and do not wander off! I will tend to the wounded.
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The villager transforms into a beast and lunges towards you!
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S-Someone...heeeaaarlggghhhp.
No... Please...naaarrrghhh...
He...help...help meaaarrrghhh... |
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I don't want to die! Not here! Not like this!
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Graaaghhhaggghhhrrr...
No... No... Gragnghhh...
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By the gods, say something! Please!
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Gah... Hah...
Aieeeaaaaaagh!
Urk...Urgh... |
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There you are! How fare the others?
...I see. You've seen to all the beasts in sight? In that case, let's have everyone gather in front of the temple.
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| The Unending Journey: # 1: Voiced cutscene start.
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Courage, friend. The pain will pass.
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Has anyone seen Mehvan?
Where could she be...?
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We've dealt with all the blasphemies...and made certain no villagers are still in hiding.
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Good work. We've otherwise tended to the wounded as best we can.
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Help is on the way, surely. We may have to abandon our homes now, but we will return. Someday.
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But where can we go? Is anywhere even safe?
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Well, I can. Nowhere's safe! Run all you like, but there's no escaping these things!
And even if I could...it's too late for my family!
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This isn't good. The more they dwell on the tragedy, the more likely we are to lose them, too...
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My friends! This...this is a place of worship!
Should your heart quake with sadness, cast your mind to the heavens and remember.
Remember the teachings of the old gods. Did they not implore us to stand fast when waves of sorrow break against our shores? |
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Know this, my children. There is more ugliness than beauty in this world.
To live is to suffer. To drink of calamity and drown in anguish. To toil and be tested, always and ever.
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'Tis a perilous path you walk. Death lurks in the dark, and is the sole promise that awaits at journey's end.
You will tremble with terror. You will weep tears of anger and despair...
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...But do not avert your eyes. See your life for what it is.
Then will you see how the hardships make you strong.
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Every doubt reforged as scales for your armor.
Every agony to temper your blade...
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Thank you, lad. We'd almost forgotten who we are.
My undying gratitude to you as well, my friends.
You were searching for Mehvan, no? We must return home. I pray you help the boy find his friend. |
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Gladly. We dispatched what beasts we could, but the roads are still dangerous. Stay together, and go in safety.
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That was very impressive, what you did back there. Those words seemed to resonate with your people.
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They should. They were the first spoken unto our ancestors by the divinity of legend.
I'm easily upset, and fish are wont to flee a temperamental hand. So I recite the teachings, over and over, to calm myself.
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They're lovely and inspiring to hear. Though I imagine they were born of great misfortune.
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They are born of life. There's as much bad as good in it─more, many would attest. All the more reason to appreciate the good when you can.
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In darkness seek joy. Surrender not to sadness, and see beyond despair. Walk free, and bear the light for others to follow.
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And with that, let us see if we can't find Mehvan.
Did you see!? That beast was chasing someone!
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| The Unending Journey: # 1: Voiced cutscene end.
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Wh-What!? Was that Mehvan!?
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We must go after them at once!
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