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------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECORD OF LODOSS WAR "THE DESERT KING" away on the newly created land which was separated by the battle. This land was later named by the people as the cursed island, "Lodoss." =========================== Narrator The war between the gods of light and darkness reached a climax in which the mother goddess of the earth, Marfa, and the malevolent goddess, Kardis, battled to the end. After the fierce battle, the two goddesses perished like a flame flickering away on the newly created land which was separated by the battle. This land was later named by the people as the cursed island, "Lodoss." Narrator After rescuing the Princess Fianna from the mysterious witch, Karla, Parn and the others were taken to the kingdom of Vallis as heroes. Indeed, for them, this was the beginning of their ill-fated destiny. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At Faunn's (Fahn) Castle Faunn (Fahn) You are invited here as guests. Please raise your heads. Slayn No, we're not worthy to. Faunn Since you brought back Fianna, we now know the status of the war. Please... Would you please give me your name? Parn Certainly, I'm Parn. Faunn Parn? Soldier Wha'? -He sees wyverns- King Kashue... That... Kashue Wha'? Soldier It's a beast. Kashue Calm down. Soldier Wha'? Kashue Look closer. Guard It's Prince Jester. Jester I pity the poor horses running all the way to Vallis Kashue Are you going far? Jester We're scouting only up to the northern border where Mysen lives. Kashue I see. Jester Looks like we'll be able to have a drink again. Kashue The country of Moss has moved. -They enter a dark forest- Whoa. Whoa< Who are you? Karla The self-indulgent Karla Kashue Karla? What do you want with me? Karla Shalt I offer Lodoss? Kashue What? -Karla uses her magic to suppress him. HHe resists and starts up his horse, scaring her away- Whoa. Whoa. Guard What happened, Your Majesty? Kashue No, nothing. Okay then, let's hurry. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Castle Party Eto You wouldn't have even thought that a war is about to begin. Slayn Would hiding the possibility of war really work? Eto Wha'? Parn. Deed Deed This is the first time I've dressed like this. How do I look? Fianna Oh, both of you look splendid. Eto, you should have changed also. Eto Uh, no, I musn't. I'm a priest. Fianna Did they teach you that you aren't ever allowed to take off your priest robes? -Wood sees the procession and leaves- Wood Bogus Slayn Wha'? -He sees Ghim- Ghim Is something wrong? Ghim Ghim Wha'? Uh...what? I just had a little too much to drink. -Back inside, the minstrel begins to sinng- Minstrel The six lights were called the "Six Heroes." One was a knight, dressed in white armor with a holy sword, he is the King of Vallis, Faunn. One was a warrior, who defeated the evil spirits, he is the Emperor of Marmo, Beld. One was a dwarf, he is to never return from the land of death, King Flevae. One was a magician, with a pool of knowledge, he is the sage, Wort. One was a priestess with the feeling of protection like a mother, she is the Priestess of Marfa, Neese. Finally, there was a fighter of magic who stayed nameless, one light which flew away... -Door opens which disturbs the minstrel-- Crowd Wha'? K...Kashue Crowd Ohhh, King Kashue... Deed Hey, who's that? Parn He's Kashue Arnargue of Flaim. Deed Him? Parn Yeah, he's the mercenary soldier who united the desert land of Flaim, travelling only with his sword. -Outside, near Vallis, Ashram stands on the outskirts with his army- Ashram So, it's the frontier defence of Vallis known for its bravery. Forward. Guard Oh, it's Marmo. -Ashram kills him- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the Castle Faunn Let us pray we meet again soon. Kashue Under the protection of Falis. Ladies What is that made of? How beautiful Really How beautiful Isn't it? Deed -She sees Parn-Ah -She goes to him- It's tiring just laughing for no reason at all. -She looks at his unanswering face and ssees where he's looking at- Wha'? -She sees Kashue- It's too hard to move in this. Why do humans get so excited about these things? Parn Yeah Deed My regular clothes suit me better. Isn't that so, Parn? Parn Yeah Deed -She blows off-Parn! Parn Wh...wha'? Wh...what do you want, Deed? Deed Forget it. Parn H...h...hey, Deed! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Castle Guards' Barracks Wood -laughs-Sorry. This is a good day. Okay, let's roll. Gamblin' or war has no bearin' on winnin' or losin'. Soldier 1 Well, I'll be going. Wood Hey, old man, you tryin' to sneak away? Soldier 1 We have to get back in the prison before they worry. Wood Hah, ya workaholic. Ya make me sick. Soldier 2 Well then, say "hi" to Naba for me. Soldier I'll say it while his head is still connected to his shoulders. Wood Naba? Hey, what did he do? Soldier 3 He killed his commanding officer. Soldier 4 He got drunk and became violent. Soldier 5 While he was drunk in a broken down place, he mistakenly killed his commanding officer when he came in. Soldier 6 Yep Wood Oh Okay, here I go. There Soldiers Wha'? You... Wood U...uh, oops --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jail Under the Castle Naba Wha'? -Karla has him under her power- Ka...shue. Ka...shue --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Ballroom Deed It appears that dancing wasn't in the priest's training. Lady1 King Kashue's wonderful. Lady2 Truly, not only is he a wonderful swordsman but a wonderful dancer as well. Deed Parn Parn Wha'? Deed We're dancing! Parn Uh, h...h...h...hey No...I... W...wait. I don't know how to. Oh Deed It's okay. I'll lead. Calm down and take it easy. Parn Uh, okay -Naba goes up the stairs- Naba Kashue Wood Owww, those guys came all at once. Damn those guys. Wha'? -He sees Naba- Naba Kashue Wood That guy... -He spits- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ballroom Deed Calm, calm, easy, easy, perfect. What a great feeling. See, you can do it. Parn Uh...uh -They hit King Kashue- Oh, pardon me. Ah, oh, King Kashue Kashue Oh, these heroes are this young. Parn Uh... Kashue You came here to fight? Parn Yes -Deed gets disappointed with Parn and leeaves to the veranda- Deed Ghim -A lady screams- Wood Wha'? Oh... Kashue Quickly, King Faunn Guard Aye Naba Kashue Kashue -He slams down. Kashue and Parn dodge. KKasue takes his weapon out. Parn tries but notices it's missing- Parn Wha'? Wood Parn, use this. Naba Kashue -Kashue kills Naba with Parn's temporaryy weapon- Wood Owww, why can't Falis heal better? Eto Falis has no mercy for thieves. Deed Parn Wha'? Ghim He's at practice. He sure was overwhelmed with the atmosphere of war. Deed Oh --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At a Training Arena in Castle Kashue Don't turn your shoulder. Use the strength of your hips. Karla Kashue Parn You Kashue Do you know her? Parn Your Majesty, she's the witch who carried off Princess Fianna. Kashue What? Karla Your Majesty, was that sideshow to thy liking? Kashue You mean that man? Karla Leave me be thy strength for Lodoss. Parn For Lodoss? Kashue Hmph, get away. -He throws the sword at her- Karla As thou wish. Beware of thy open back. King Kashue, the great mercenary soldier king Parn/Kashue Wha'? -She returns the sword- Parn Sh...she vanished. Wh...what the...? Kashue He's here. Jester I am Prince Jester, here to see King Faunn. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At the Meeting Room Faunn Now, Parn, the enemy, are they just not made of humans? Parn: Yes Jester We went scouting and confirmed it. The northern border is completely... Sorcerer That's impossible. Faunn We must calmly accept the truth. Tomorrow morning, we must set up for the front line. Sorcerer Aye Jester Then, we must turn over our defense to Vallis. Faunn It cannot be helped. Kashue Your Majesty, we have another problem. Faunn Karla Kashue Yes, the witch, Karla, may be part of the Marmo attack Sorcerer 1 Karla, wasn't that same name in the legend of the Kingdom of Magic? Sorcerer 2 She's a legendary witch. Kashue We should ascertain her origins. Sorcerer 1 Yes, the great sage, Wort, may know something. Faunn Wort? But who will go to the land in that sector? It is not a safe road. Kashue King Faunn, I have a suggestion. Faunn What is it? Kashue I think Parn is perfect for that duty. Parn Wha'? Beld Time has drawn closer. Demon Sword, can you feel it? Lodoss kneeling before us. Faunn Faunn Beld
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