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------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECORD OF LODOSS WAR "THE GREY WITCH" Parn Answer me. Answer me. Narrator Beld is the emperor of the evil island, Marmo. The news of his departure for Lodoss spread throughout the entire continent. The conquest of Kannon surprisingly occured quickly. King Faunn of Vallis, deciding to ally with neighboring country, Alania, sent out a messenger. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At the Castle of King Faunn (Fahn) Faunn (Fahn) Fianna, by no means will this be an easy trip. I believe you will do remarkably well in your mission as a princess. Fianna I will tell Emperor Kadomos of Alania what you said, Father. Faunn Take care of my daughter...no, the princess. Guard Certainly, with our lives --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At the Temple of Falalis (Falaris) Vagnard (Wagnard) Isn't it about time for you to release a proclamation throughout the country, King of Kannon? If you do so, we won't have to spill blood in waste. King of Kannon Who would willingly help the devils? Even if the royal blood dies, Kannon will not kneel to Marmo. Beld Is that so? -He pours wine from his glass. The soldiiers take the king away- Karla What a splendid reunion. The east of Lodoss is the emperor's results. Beld Good news from Ashram? Karla Is 'tis not too early for good news? Do not fret thyself. Alania is not the country to be dealt with. Your Majesty, Vallis sendeth a messenger to Alania. Beld Faunn? Are they moving? Karla Leave it to me. -She disappears- Vagnard She's very cunning, isn't she? Beld Hmph Let's use her while we can. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Some Road Deed Parn Parn How long do you plan on staying mad? Parn I'm not mad. Slayn You'll be in the "Forest of No Return," if you go that way. Parn Wha'? Ghim Hmph Wood Yo, hey, we aren't goin' through there, are we? Deed Parn Parn Yes, we are.We'll go to Vallis through the "Forest of No Return." Even if Alania fails, King Faunn of Vallis will definitely fight. Ghim Are you saying you're going to help them fight? Hmph. You aren't skilled enough to be a gate watcher. Eto Ghim Wood Hey, excuse me, has there ever been anyone who's gone into that dangerous place and come back out? H..hey Parn Then, I'll be the first one that's ever come out. Wood My... Yo, hey, hey, we don't have t' pass through that dangerous place. We can take safer paths to Vallis. Parn When do we have the time to go around? If we take time to do that, then Marmo will... Wood Arrgh Hey, somebody, say something. Parn I don't want anyone to force themselves. I don't intend on swallowing up all of you in the path I choose to follow. Deed Let's go. Parn/Wood Wha'? Deed Let's go...to the "Forest of No Return." Parn Deed Slayn Ghim, what about you? Since you seem to have another purpose... Ghim Hmph. No...not really... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Front of Forest of No Return Deed Wait. Parn Wha'? Deed Before we enter, promise me only one thing. Surprise, fear, anger, and grief...you must forget these strong emotions. An emotional outburst influences the surrounding trees. Ghim Hmph. An elf, giving orders Deed Dwarves, I don't worry about. You guys don't have enough feelings to even worry. Ghim Hmph Deed -Spell- To the guardian of plants, king of the forest, open the locked gates of the Holy City and welcome us. To the guardian of plants, king of the forest, open the locked gates of the Holy City and welcome us. Well then, follow me. Wood F...follow her? Oh Hey, you can't be serious. H...hey, wait for me. Parn My...my strength... Ghim Don't worry. That happens to everyone here. Deed That extra strength gets drawn out. It's because problems like fighting and hatred don't occur here. Slayn That's right. The land of the Elves. Deed, this is your birthplace. Eto I thought this land was lost long ago. Deed Well then, come on. We don't have time to dawdle, let's hurry. Parn What's that supposed to mean? Slayn Time in the elfin world travels much swifter than the normal world. We must hurry out of here, or we'll grow old. Well, let's hurry out. Ghim Yes, let's Parn The Land of the Elves? Wha'? Father? Ghim Wait. Don't go. It's just an illusion. Parn Wha'? Oh Deed Parn, hurry up. If we don't hurry, we won't be able to get out. Wood Hey, wait. -He sees something below him- Ah, gold. -He glamours in it until he notices a chhange- Wha'? -The gold turns to mud- Ah, no good -He throws the mud away- Wha'? -He sees behind him the darkness catchinng up to him and runs for it- Deed Wha'? Eto Wood Wood W...wait for me. H...help me. -Dead branches catch him- Deed -spell- Fairy of light, come to me. Ghim You idiot. This is what happens cuz you didn't listen. Deed Don't get angry. The trees react to strong emotions. Ghim What? -The dead branches catch Ghim- Parn Ghim Ghim Lairia (Leylia) Lairia Who are you? Lairia< Give Lairia back to me. -He gets thrown down and Parn follows too save Ghim- Parn Ghim Deed Parn Wood Ghim Eto Parn Parn I'm okay. Wood Whew. Looks like we made it out. Slayn This journey will be more difficult for Ghim than I thought. Parn More difficult? Ghim Lai...Lairia... Parn Ghim --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At Myse Fort -At the destruction of Myse Fort, Ashramm checks the outcome. A body floats in the air and soars toward Ashram who cuts into halves with his sword- Karla Didst Alania have less resistance than thou hoped for, Ashram? Ashram Mind your own business. What about Vallis? Karla News travel faster than I thought. Ashram People of Marmo know that a slight of carelessness could lead to death. Karla Do not fret thyself. I only stopped by to hear those words. Ashram That witch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back at Forest Ghim Thanks. I'm okay now. Eto Ghim Parn What image did you see? Wood Hmph Slayn You'll tell us, won't you, Ghim? Ghim Lairia Parn Lairia? Oh, you don't have to tell us if you don't want to. Everyone has things that they don't want others to hear about. Deed I wonder... He's the one responsible for putting us all in great danger. Parn Deed Deed Hmph Ghim I'm trying to find the daughter of Neese, the high priestess of Marfa. Slayn Neese, the high priestess in Tarba? Ghim Yes. Seven years ago, when I was seriously injured in a mining accident, Neese left the temple to care for me, while her daughter, Lairia, worrying about my health, devoted prayers for me. -He recollects the incidence of what happpened to Lairia- We don't know where she went to. Wood She must've been kidnapped. Slayn But since she's a daughter of an high priestess, she probably has some training. For any simple situation... Ghim/Slayn/Eto Wha'? Parn Wha'? Deed Wha'? Wood Wha'? -Guards try to protect the Princess in tthe carriage- Guard The princess. Protect the princess. Guard 2 Princess, there's no need to worry. We'll protect you with our lives, if need be. Karla I wonder if thy prayers will reach to God? Fianna Wha'? Karla Alania fell long ago. Fianna Somebody Karla Thou hast naught to fear. I merely need thee for another matter. Fianna Another matter? Karla Maybe if thou disappear, thy father, KIng Faunn, will be distraught. Parn Wha'? Guard 3 Princess Parn It's...It's a... Slayn A fire spell -He takes hold of the fallen soldier- Parn Hang on. Guard Princess...Protect Princess Fianna... Slayn Princess Fianna? The daughter of King Faunn? Eto King Faunn of Vallis's... -Parn gets on the horse and gallops afteer the carriage- Slayn Wait Parn. It's too dangerous alone. -Parn grabs Slayn onto the horse- Wood Hah, he's too curious. -They chase after the carriage. Karla caasts a fire spell at them- Slayn -spell- That which was born from combining the almighty source and the infinite power and forged by the god, shed your false clothing and appear in your true form, becoming the barrier to protect us. -They go after Karla- Wait Parn. This strong evil magic... Parn You Return the princess Slayn This power...never before have I... Karla Meeting a sorcerer in this place. To challenge a fight without knowing thy opponent is foolish. Parn Damn you. Return the princess. Damn you. I'm not going to lose to you. Deed Parn Karla 'Tis the end... Deed -spell- Oundiine, fairy of water, give us your power. Ghim It...it can't be. L...Lairia Parn Return the princess, you witch. Karla Young man, I will forgive and reward thy noble spirit. Eto Parn, are you okay? Parn Take care of her. -Karla leaves- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At the Temple of Falalis (Falaris) Beld Both Alania and Kannon are not my enemies. Faunn, for thirty years, I've never forgotten you. Next is your Vallis. -Vagnard stands atop a tower of the tempple of Falalis- Vagnard The conquest of Lodoss, what is that worth? If the time comes, human bodies will decay. Wha'? Kardis Answer to my calls. Vagnard Wh...who...are you? Kardis Answer me. Vagnard Who is it? Who calls me? Can you be the malevolent goddess, Kardis, who sleeps within the earth? Are you Kardis?
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