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Belinsk Ruins & Alchemy Dynamo
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| Belinsk Ruins |
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Tablet: OFFER A FRAGMENT OF THE VOLCANO'S POWER TO REACH THE INTERIOR.
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Text: The pedestal here looks like you could place something on it.
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[After using a third shard in the room with a large hole in the floor, walls rise and block the way back.]
Sveta: [off-screen] You came as promised. Thank you.
[They all look as she comes through the door that just appeared]
Rief: Sveta...
Tyrell: What's the deal? You're part of the Morgal royal family!
Sveta: Nothing escapes you, does it, Tyrell?
Tyrell: That's right! So why the big secret?!
Sveta: Shh! You mustn't raise your voice, or they'll find us.
Karis: Who?
Sveta: The Tuaparang commanders in here with us.
[Matthew looks down the opening and sees Blados and Chalis.]
Sveta: I believe you have already encountered Blados and Chalis?
Tyrell: They're from Tuaparang? Why are they in Belinsk?
Karis: I've heard of Tuaparang, but I don't know much about it.
Sveta: It's a country ruled over by someone they called the "High Empyror." Tuaparang seems to be focused entirely on military power and conquest rather than helping its citizens. It saddens me deeply to imagine such a place.
Amiti: But, Sveta, how—
Sveta: One more thing—please understand that I never wanted to mislead you. But that poor girl, Hou Ju, was imprisoned after losing her parents. I thought if I helped her brother...
Rief: Ah, so that's the trap that Blados used on you.
Sveta: What?
Tyrell: Blados used you.
Sveta: No...that can't be... That would mean my brother...
[She realizes something.]
Sveta: Volechek would have to have been part of Blados’s scheme... Why would he...? So you all were... And Hou Ju was...
[She uses Spirit Sense on them.]
Sveta: Magma Orb? What's that? Ah... A power source for the ruins... And Ryu Ko stole it? Why would he do something so dangerous?
Rief: Amazing! Did you get all that from our minds?
Amiti: Sveta, that was astounding. I knew you had an extrasensory ability, but still, most impressive.
Sveta: Really? I'm glad you appreciate it, but I wish it was gone. Life would be better without it.
Karis: My father felt the same way, Sveta. I know living with telepathy can be hard, but I—
Tyrell: A-HEM! Sorry to butt in on your "special time," but we do kind of have a job to do here.
Sveta: Matthew, I'm sorry for getting you all involved without telling you the whole story. Can you forgive me?
Matthew:
Sveta: I'll take your smile as forgiveness. Thank you.
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Matthew:
Sveta: You're right! We have both been deceived. All the more reason to put aside our differences, then.
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Matthew:
Sveta: Yes, I'm also saddened at the idea that my brother would side with the Tuaparang against me...
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Matthew:
Sveta: I see. It's not me but my brother that you're angry with. I can't imagine what he's up to!
(*Continuing*)
Sveta: Thank you for understanding.
Rief: So that's all settled?
Tyrell: Huh? Why are you looking at me?
Rief: I'm just making sure that we've ALL forgiven Sveta now.
Tyrell: Oh, that? Yeah, we're good.
Karis: Wonderful! Also, if you're willing to come with us, Sveta, I'm sure you'll be very useful.
Amiti: Certainly. An Adept with extraordinary abilities and who knows her way around Belinsk sounds ideal.
Sveta: Thank you for the vote of confidence, but I don't actually know much about the ruins. This area is just one part of the ruins complex, and I've only been here a few times. But we should be fine. I walked south to get here, so if we head north, we should get to the castle.
Tyrell: Finally! Some information we can actually use!
Karis: All right, let's head to the castle.
Text: Sveta joined your party
-Onward!-
[If you try to go back through the door you came in:]
Sveta: Matthew, I believe you're going the wrong way. We need to go north to get into Belinsk Castle. Or did you have business to the south?
Matthew: [Yes]
Sveta: I understand you are interested in the ruins, but they can wait. Now, we need to get into Belinsk Castle.
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Matthew: [No]
Sveta: Ah, you got turned around? No problem. Let's head north into the castle, then.
[If you try again:]
Sveta: Our first priority must be to rescue Hou Ju. We can look into the ruins afterward.
[They go through the door, and find a large gap in the path.]
Sveta: Strange...
Karis: What's wrong, Sveta?
Sveta: The path is gone...
Tyrell: Gone? Where'd it go?
Sveta: I have no idea. What could be happening? There was only one path—I couldn't have taken a wrong turn.
Amiti: We should climb these stairs, should we not? And from there we can reach the castle?
Sveta: Yes, that's right. We should be able to go right into the castle from there. I am confused.
Rief: But with the path gone, we apparently can't get any farther north.
Sveta: And so we can't get into Belinsk Castle.
[She starts sniffing.]
Sveta: Wait, did you hear a buzzing sound? And the smell of hot oil? I think a machine is starting up. How did you open the door just before we met again?
Tyrell: Easy, we used a magma shard.
Amiti: And we have seen platforms and such change in response to the shards.
Matthew: ?!
Karis: What's going on?
Rief: No...
Sveta: Something in these ruins...has activated.
Tyrell: Because of a magma shard?
Amiti: Surely not. A magma shard wouldn't have enough power...would it?
Karis: I don't know, but it looks like our promise to Laurel may have been broken...
Sveta: It must have been Ryu Kou. He had the Magma Orb. How could he do this?
Amiti: We cannot find out from here. Let us proceed into the depths of the ruins.
Tyrell: Let's get going. If we talk any longer, Eoleo will be soup by the time we get to him.
-Onward!-
[They go down a level and approach a large door.]
Tyrell: Uh... What are we looking at here?
Amiti: It would appear to be a gate.
Rief: A gate. Into the deepest part of the ruins, or so I would imagine.
Karis: We've come this far. I guess we just keep going?
Tyrell: Is someone pushing us a certain way? The Tuaparang, maybe?
Karis: I don't know, but it doesn't feel like the Tuaparang to me...
Tyrell: Who then? Sveta, what do you know about this gate?
Sveta: Nothing. I thought it was a dead end. But I agree with Karis. We have no choice but to press on. But I must admit... The ruins are amazing. I never dreamed anything like this was under Belinsk...
Ryu Kou: [off-screen] We couldn't agree more!
Sveta: I'm glad you finally decided to show yourselves.
Karis: What do you mean?
Sveta: Ryu Kou and Hou Zan have been following us through these passages for some time.
[Ryu Kou and Hou Zan enter.]
Tyrell: That's it! Ryu Kou, you treacherous—
Hou Zan: Please. Allow us to apologize for our recent actions.
Amiti: Apologize?! I am afraid the stakes are too high for a simple apology to suffice.
Karis: Everyone, please! We don't have time for infighting! Now let's—
Sveta: I think we really have been led here. It's the only explanation that makes sense.
Karis: Sveta's right. Something in the air says...
Ryu Kou: Oh, something is off—there's no doubt. You see, Hou Zan and I weren't following you... Not intentionally anyway. Considering how we parted ways before, it would have been tricky to track you down at all.
Hou Zan: The young one is right. We entered the ruins entirely on our own.
Ryu Kou: The path isn't particularly complicated, but suddenly our way back disappeared.
Hou Zan: Since we couldn't go back, we forged on. Eventually we found you.
Rief: Our story is similar. I suppose it's plausible the same thing happened to you.
Ryu Kou: I wouldn't lie at a time like this. Hou Ju's life hangs by a thread.
Karis: Well, without an obvious exit, all we can do is press on. Every minute we stand here, Eoleo...
Hou Zan: One more thing—who are these Tuaparang you were talking about?
Amiti: They are the fiends who set the Mountain Roc on us.
Hou Zan: But you don't think it's them leading us around in here?
Rief: That's what Karis and Sveta believe.
Tyrell: I don't know who else it could be, though.
Karis: I know that makes some sense, but it doesn't quite...feel like the answer. Ryu Kou, you have the Magma Orb. The Tuaparang could just take it and start the machine. But if that were the only goal, why not just do it? What else are they up to?
[Sveta closes her eyes.]
Sveta: Hmm...
Ryu Kou: Agreed. If the only goal is starting the machine, they could do it faster themselves.
Hou Zan: There must be some explanation.
Ryu Kou: So what do we do? Press on? Go back? I guess we can't actually go back, can we?
Hou Zan: I can only speculate, but I suspect we have only to travel down this path to find our answers.
[Sveta opens her eyes and seems surprised.]
Karis: Sveta, what's wrong?
Sveta: Tonight is the full moon. The people of Belinsk will celebrate with a festival. It is an important day for beastmen, but also for these ruins. You see, the festival is not simply for the beastmen. It is the time we pray for the revival of the ancient civilization.
Rief: And you think Volechek and the Tuaparang want to use us to bring that revival about?
Tyrell: If that's so, heading down the path here is playing right into their scummy hands.
Amiti: True. But our return path is gone, and we cannot sit idle. Every second brings Eoleo closer to the end.
Karis: Well, we can try to force our way backward...or we can forge ahead. I don't know which is worse. Whatever we do, we can't lose sight of the fact we're here to save Eoleo and Hou Ju. I guess this is why you're the leader, Matthew. Lead on.
-Onward!-
Tablet: ARRANGE SUN, MOON, AND MATTER INTO A PLEASING WHOLE TO REVEAL THE PATH FORWARD.
[Symbols on the floor behind you light up.]
-Onward!-
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Tablet: IN ALL THINGS THERE IS BALANCE. STRIKE ONE TO AFFECT THE OTHER.
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[They enter a room with a game board for a floor.]
Ryu Kou: Now where are we?
Rief: I don't know, but that seems important.
Amiti: Another gate. I wonder how many there are...
Tyrell: Hey—look over there!
[They look at the game board. There are shattered pieces and two Tuaparang soldiers lying in defeat.]
Matthew: ?!
Karis: What...?
Rief: Oh my...
Amiti: What happened here?
Ryu Kou: Look at all this...
Hou Zan: It's...breathtaking.
Ryu Kou: It looks like a war happened in this room...
Hou Zan: But who fought it? It looks like the soldiers were fighting the statues...?
Ryu Kou: Why not? We've already seen a divine stone bird. Statues coming to life seems positively tame.
[They notice part of a statue embedded in the wall.]
Matthew: ...
Rief: Hmmm... Take a look at the remains of that statue.
Tyrell: It's embedded in the stone wall... Who could have done that?
Hou Zan: I suppose it would have to be an Adept, wouldn't it?
Karis: It would take a tremendously powerful Adept to bury a statue in the wall like that.
Amiti: Do you think this mysterious Adept went through the gate after the battle?
Tyrell: Well, anybody strong enough to do all this would have won the fight so... probably?
Karis: Unless something other than raw power is necessary to pass through the gate...
Rief: Regardless, it would seem that the Tuaparang have again anticipated our path through the ruins.
Tyrell: Yeah, I guess so...
Hou Zan: Who are these Tuaparang?
Amiti: You know them as Blados and Chalis. They come from a country called Tuaparang.
Sveta: It's ruled over by someone called the High Empyror, who pursues military power above all else.
Ryu Kou: If that's so, I imagine this High Empyror leads his army personally.
Sveta: I wouldn't know. Military matters are not something I've ever studied.
Rief: It seems absurd even to call such a place a country. It sounds like one massive army.
Ryu Kou: So do you know why these Tuaparang were trying to bring you all to Belinsk?
Karis: I wish we knew. If we understood their goals, we might start getting some real answers. But we know nothing.
Sveta: What we do know is that they are amoral, ruthless... and partnered with my brother.
[Amiti looks at one of the bodies.]
Amiti: This one here... Was he a Tuaparang?
Tyrell: Yeah, I think we've seen that uniform.
Rief: You're right! That's definitely a Tuaparang soldier.
Ryu Kou: That would suggest that the Tuaparang are after something in these ruins.
Karis: Well, Matthew, what's our next move?
Matthew:
Karis: You're right. There's no reason to backtrack, so we have no choice but to continue onward.
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Matthew:
Karis: Right! Whatever they're up to, they must need us for it, so we've got the advantage! Let's get 'em!
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Matthew:
Karis: I know it's hard, but you're our leader, Matthew. We all have faith that you can get us through this.
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Matthew:
Karis: Just rush right in and get the jump on them? Sounds aggressive, but it might just work!
(*Continuing*)
Ryu Kou: Sounds like we're moving on. We're not much use in battle, but we'll stick with you to the end.
-Onward!-
Tablet: USE THE CONJURED HAND TO SMASH THE DARK KING WITH THE LIGHT SOLDIER AND OPEN THE WAY.
[The chess board looking puzzle resets, and the bodies of the soldiers vanish.]
-Onward!-
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Tablet: JUPITER IS THE LORD OF THE WINDS.
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Tablet: MARS IS THE MASTER OF THE FLAMES.
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Tablet: VENUS IS THE QUEEN OF THE LAND.
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Tablet: MERCURY IS THE RULER OF THE WAVES.
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Tablet: ONLY HE WHO CAN BRING ORDER TO THE STARS SHALL SEE THE ROAD THAT LEADS TO THE END.
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[When you approach the biggest sphere at the top of the spinning thing:]
Text: You have done well, my heirs. Reverse the world's rotation to reach the final gate.
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Tablet: WHEN THE SUN HIDES BEHIND THE MOON, A GREATER POWER COVERS THE WORLD IN SHADOW.
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Tablet: HOLY FLAME'S LIGHT REVEALS THE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FOUR GREAT POWERS.
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[When you approach the gate in B7, a face that resembles the one in Barai Temple appears in the middle of the gate. It gives itself a title in its line.]
Ward: I am one of the Wards. Ye visitors to Luna Tower, be ye descendants of the exalted Jenei?
Matthew: [Yes]
[See below]
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Matthew: [No]
Ward: Then your presence is an intrusion. Leave this place.
(*Continuing*)
Ward: The way to the heart of Luna Tower will open only to those who unite the power of all four Psynergies. If ye seek access to Luna's heart, present the powers of the four Psynergies. If ye truly be children of the Jenei, open the way before ye with your own powers—and unseal Luna Tower.
[Four crystals rise in the corners]
Rief: It would appear we're at the cusp of reaching the tower's core.
Tyrell: Yeah, but how do we "present the powers of the four Psynergies"?
Amiti: And do we even want to unseal this tower? What of our promise to Laurel?
Karis: I agree. I feel like we might be in a bit over our heads here.
Sveta: Yes. This gate has stood sealed for many generations. I feel it must hold something dangerous.
Ryu Kou: The Ward said something about using Psynergy, right? That's not our strong suit, so we'll sit this out.
Tyrell: Funny how those guys are always ready to sit it out whenever things look a little dangerous...
Rief: Relax, everyone. We don't have time to argue. Hou Ju and Eoleo are counting on us!
-Onward!-
| Alchemy Dynamo |
[When you approach the blue panel in the certain, another Ward appears.]
Ward: It is good to see the clans acting in concert once more. Welcome, children of the Jenei. You may now access the core of Luna Tower. Behold the heart of the tower, the Alchemy Dynamo. Now place the power source within the Alchemy Dynamo. Activate Luna Tower.
Ryu Kou: Power source? That must mean the Magma Orb, right? What do you think, Hou Zan?
[Hou Zan seems unsure.]
Rief: Don't do it, Ryu Kou. We made a promise to Laurel. We can't break our word and activate this machine.
Ryu Kou: Correction: YOU made a promise to Laurel. I didn't promise anything to anyone.
Rief: But we have to take her warning seriously. And doesn't this place feel...different than the other ruins?
Matthew:
Rief: Yes, from Laurel's warning to the strong defenses, this place is clearly dangerous.
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Matthew:
Rief: We can't just rush into this. Think about the defense and Laurel's warning. Danger is afoot.
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Matthew:
Rief: No, Matthew, we mustn't lose hope! We have to convince Ryu Kou of the danger!
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Matthew:
Rief: There's no sense yelling at Ryu Kou—we have to reason with him about the danger here.
(*Continuing*)
Masked Man: [off-screen] You're right about one thing—placing the Magma Orb into the core will unseal the tower.
[The totally mysterious masked man, Blados, and Chalis enter.]
Blados: You really did make it. I guess you win our bet, Chalis.
Chalis: Yes, thank you, dear Matthew! I feel like I could hug you.
Tyrell: You! Did you jerks follow us all the way down here?!
Blados: Not at all. We just kept tabs to make sure you would make it here.
Chalis: You all had me worried a few times. I thought about offering some help, but I didn't think you would accept it.
Matthew: !!
Karis: We've had enough of your "help."
Tyrell: Yeah, who do you think you're fooling?
Rief: I wouldn't trust you to lace my shoes.
Amiti: If you think we would trust you, then you have severely underestimated us.
Sveta: I know Blados and Chalis, but who...?
Ryu Kou: Why are you here?
Hou Zan: Be careful, young one. We don't know their intentions.
Masked Man: Enough. Place the orb in the machine. Now.
[They make no move to listen to him.]
Masked Man: You don't want to know what will happen if you don't cooperate.
Tyrell: Oh, yeah? I'm kinda curious, actually.
[Blados and Chalis warp directly in front of them.]
Blados: Then I guess we have to show you. Darn.
Chalis: Agreed. It's time to show these little brats who's in charge here.
[After the battle:]
Blados: Not bad. I guess we did underestimate you.
Chalis: Let's not be too hasty. We were outnumbered, after all.
Blados: Yeah. And even if we lost the battle, we did actually win the war...
Amiti: What are you— Where is Ryu Kou?!
[They turn to see Hou Zan crumpled to the ground. Ryu Kou stands by the pedestal in front of the masked man.]
Karis: Ryu Kou! No!
Masked Man: You'll want to stay right where you are and watch. History is about to happen in front of you.
Tyrell: You're crazy if you think we'll let you—
[Tyrell walks toward him, but is knocked down by strong Psynergy the masked man casts. Tyrell lays there for a moment before getting up. The masked man takes a step forward and Tyrell takes one back right away.]
Masked Man: That wasn't a request.
Rief: ...Who are you?
Masked Man: Explanations can wait. Right now, Luna Tower is about to be activated.
Amiti: But why? What do you Tuaparang stand to gain with this?
Masked Man: How clever of you to have discovered Tuaparang's involvement... Or perhaps not so clever... Did you tip our hand, Sveta?
Sveta: Of course. Unlike my brother, I want nothing to do with the foul Tuaparang!
Masked Man: Is that so? Well, I might be hurt by your words... if I were a Tuaparang.
[A bright light appears in the center of the room.]
Masked Man: Ah, it looks like the time has come. Start the machine.
[Ryu Kou holds up the Magma Orb.]
Matthew: !!
Karis: Ryu Kou, you mustn't.
Tyrell: Don't do it.
Rief: Think about Laurel's warning!
Sveta: My brother...has won.
Amiti: This must not happen.
Masked Man: Hesitation, Ryu Kou? You haven't changed your mind, have you?
[Matthew jumps.]
Masked Man: I won't force you, but I will mention that your sister's safety does hang in the balance.
[The orb goes into the "mouth" of the Ward.]
Ward: Alchemy Dynamo powered on... Luna Tower preparing to activate.
[A red light keeps flashing and a sound like an alarm begins going off.]
Ward: Activating Luna Tower. Personnel within the tower should evacuate immediately.
Masked Man: Good work, Ryu Kou.
Ryu Kou: You... You had better keep your promise.
Masked Man: Of course. I bear your sister no ill will.
Hou Zan: Hou Ju...
Ryu Kou: Hou Zan, what is the matter?
[Hou Zan stands.]
Hou Zan: What...is happening?
[He realizes what's happened.]
Hou Zan: Ryu Kou, why?
Ryu Kou: I didn't have a choice...
Hou Zan: (to Masked Man) This is your fault, monster!
Masked Man: In what way could this possibly be my fault? Ryu Kou has done this by his own hand.
Hou Zan: Hide behind your excuses, coward. I swear you will pay for what you've done here.
Masked Man: How many times must I demonstrate to you tiresome insects that you can't beat me in battle?
[The masked man turns his back to them.]
Hou Zan: At least once more, apparently.
[Hou Zan races forward, but the man warps out of the way. They turn to see the masked man is behind them and has grabbed Blados and Chalis.]
Tyrell: Face us, you masked coward!
[The Masked Man gives himself a new title, which he will be called from now on.]
Arcanus: I tire of being addressed by my mask. In the future, you may call me Arcanus.
Karis: Arcanus, what are you and the Tuaparang after? Why did you want the tower activated?
Arcanus: You know that your parents saved the world by restoring the principles of Alchemy, yes?
Tyrell: Of course. So what?
Arcanus: I see you haven't drawn the connection yet. The lighthouses that your parents ignited were towers—machines very similar to the one we're standing in. Like the Elemental Lighthouses, this tower holds a force sealed away eons ago. The only difference is that the creators of this tower never wanted their prison breached.
Tyrell: Never?! What have you tricked us into?
Arcanus: Tricked you? I have been nothing but forthright and honest throughout our brief relationship.
Ward: Commencing ascent. Evacuate tower immediately.
[The floor rises to make several levels.]
Arcanus: Ah, sounds like it's time for me to take my leave. If you survive, perhaps we'll finish our talk another time.
[He warps himself plus Blados and Chalis to another level.]
Arcanus: But know this—opening the seal on this dread machine was only the beginning.
[He warps them by the exit.]
Arcanus: I look forward to our next meeting. Until then, farewell.
[They warp out of the room.]
Amiti: He is gone...
Karis: We can't let that bother us now. If Arcanus needed to hurry out of here, we should be escaping too.
Rief: Agreed. If the all-powerful Arcanus is worried, we should get out of here posthaste.
Tyrell: I guess our best bet is to follow his escape route, huh?
-Onward!-
[Random dialogue as you make your exit:]
Ward: Proceed toward an exit with all speed.
Ward: Ascending to surface.
Ward: Commencing ascent.
Ward: Evacuate tower immediately.
Ward: Danger. Danger.
Ward: Evacuate tower now.
Tablet: My name is Eclipse. When the world is at its darkest, I shall appear.
[Going through the door that leads to the ground outside gives you:]
Ward: Commencing ascent.
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Tablet: OFFER A FRAGMENT OF THE VOLCANO'S POWER TO REACH THE INTERIOR.
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Text: The pedestal here looks like you could place something on it.
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[After using a third shard in the room with a large hole in the floor, walls rise and block the way back.]
Sveta: [off-screen] You came as promised. Thank you.
[They all look as she comes through the door that just appeared]
Rief: Sveta...
Tyrell: What's the deal? You're part of the Morgal royal family!
Sveta: Nothing escapes you, does it, Tyrell?
Tyrell: That's right! So why the big secret?!
Sveta: Shh! You mustn't raise your voice, or they'll find us.
Karis: Who?
Sveta: The Tuaparang commanders in here with us.
[Matthew looks down the opening and sees Blados and Chalis.]
Sveta: I believe you have already encountered Blados and Chalis?
Tyrell: They're from Tuaparang? Why are they in Belinsk?
Karis: I've heard of Tuaparang, but I don't know much about it.
Sveta: It's a country ruled over by someone they called the "High Empyror." Tuaparang seems to be focused entirely on military power and conquest rather than helping its citizens. It saddens me deeply to imagine such a place.
Amiti: But, Sveta, how—
Sveta: One more thing—please understand that I never wanted to mislead you. But that poor girl, Hou Ju, was imprisoned after losing her parents. I thought if I helped her brother...
Rief: Ah, so that's the trap that Blados used on you.
Sveta: What?
Tyrell: Blados used you.
Sveta: No...that can't be... That would mean my brother...
[She realizes something.]
Sveta: Volechek would have to have been part of Blados’s scheme... Why would he...? So you all were... And Hou Ju was...
[She uses Spirit Sense on them.]
Sveta: Magma Orb? What's that? Ah... A power source for the ruins... And Ryu Ko stole it? Why would he do something so dangerous?
Rief: Amazing! Did you get all that from our minds?
Amiti: Sveta, that was astounding. I knew you had an extrasensory ability, but still, most impressive.
Sveta: Really? I'm glad you appreciate it, but I wish it was gone. Life would be better without it.
Karis: My father felt the same way, Sveta. I know living with telepathy can be hard, but I—
Tyrell: A-HEM! Sorry to butt in on your "special time," but we do kind of have a job to do here.
Sveta: Matthew, I'm sorry for getting you all involved without telling you the whole story. Can you forgive me?
Matthew:
Sveta: I'll take your smile as forgiveness. Thank you.
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Matthew:
Sveta: You're right! We have both been deceived. All the more reason to put aside our differences, then.
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Matthew:
Sveta: Yes, I'm also saddened at the idea that my brother would side with the Tuaparang against me...
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Matthew:
Sveta: I see. It's not me but my brother that you're angry with. I can't imagine what he's up to!
(*Continuing*)
Sveta: Thank you for understanding.
Rief: So that's all settled?
Tyrell: Huh? Why are you looking at me?
Rief: I'm just making sure that we've ALL forgiven Sveta now.
Tyrell: Oh, that? Yeah, we're good.
Karis: Wonderful! Also, if you're willing to come with us, Sveta, I'm sure you'll be very useful.
Amiti: Certainly. An Adept with extraordinary abilities and who knows her way around Belinsk sounds ideal.
Sveta: Thank you for the vote of confidence, but I don't actually know much about the ruins. This area is just one part of the ruins complex, and I've only been here a few times. But we should be fine. I walked south to get here, so if we head north, we should get to the castle.
Tyrell: Finally! Some information we can actually use!
Karis: All right, let's head to the castle.
Text: Sveta joined your party
-Onward!-
[If you try to go back through the door you came in:]
Sveta: Matthew, I believe you're going the wrong way. We need to go north to get into Belinsk Castle. Or did you have business to the south?
Matthew: [Yes]
Sveta: I understand you are interested in the ruins, but they can wait. Now, we need to get into Belinsk Castle.
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Matthew: [No]
Sveta: Ah, you got turned around? No problem. Let's head north into the castle, then.
[If you try again:]
Sveta: Our first priority must be to rescue Hou Ju. We can look into the ruins afterward.
[They go through the door, and find a large gap in the path.]
Sveta: Strange...
Karis: What's wrong, Sveta?
Sveta: The path is gone...
Tyrell: Gone? Where'd it go?
Sveta: I have no idea. What could be happening? There was only one path—I couldn't have taken a wrong turn.
Amiti: We should climb these stairs, should we not? And from there we can reach the castle?
Sveta: Yes, that's right. We should be able to go right into the castle from there. I am confused.
Rief: But with the path gone, we apparently can't get any farther north.
Sveta: And so we can't get into Belinsk Castle.
[She starts sniffing.]
Sveta: Wait, did you hear a buzzing sound? And the smell of hot oil? I think a machine is starting up. How did you open the door just before we met again?
Tyrell: Easy, we used a magma shard.
Amiti: And we have seen platforms and such change in response to the shards.
Matthew: ?!
Karis: What's going on?
Rief: No...
Sveta: Something in these ruins...has activated.
Tyrell: Because of a magma shard?
Amiti: Surely not. A magma shard wouldn't have enough power...would it?
Karis: I don't know, but it looks like our promise to Laurel may have been broken...
Sveta: It must have been Ryu Kou. He had the Magma Orb. How could he do this?
Amiti: We cannot find out from here. Let us proceed into the depths of the ruins.
Tyrell: Let's get going. If we talk any longer, Eoleo will be soup by the time we get to him.
-Onward!-
[They go down a level and approach a large door.]
Tyrell: Uh... What are we looking at here?
Amiti: It would appear to be a gate.
Rief: A gate. Into the deepest part of the ruins, or so I would imagine.
Karis: We've come this far. I guess we just keep going?
Tyrell: Is someone pushing us a certain way? The Tuaparang, maybe?
Karis: I don't know, but it doesn't feel like the Tuaparang to me...
Tyrell: Who then? Sveta, what do you know about this gate?
Sveta: Nothing. I thought it was a dead end. But I agree with Karis. We have no choice but to press on. But I must admit... The ruins are amazing. I never dreamed anything like this was under Belinsk...
Ryu Kou: [off-screen] We couldn't agree more!
Sveta: I'm glad you finally decided to show yourselves.
Karis: What do you mean?
Sveta: Ryu Kou and Hou Zan have been following us through these passages for some time.
[Ryu Kou and Hou Zan enter.]
Tyrell: That's it! Ryu Kou, you treacherous—
Hou Zan: Please. Allow us to apologize for our recent actions.
Amiti: Apologize?! I am afraid the stakes are too high for a simple apology to suffice.
Karis: Everyone, please! We don't have time for infighting! Now let's—
Sveta: I think we really have been led here. It's the only explanation that makes sense.
Karis: Sveta's right. Something in the air says...
Ryu Kou: Oh, something is off—there's no doubt. You see, Hou Zan and I weren't following you... Not intentionally anyway. Considering how we parted ways before, it would have been tricky to track you down at all.
Hou Zan: The young one is right. We entered the ruins entirely on our own.
Ryu Kou: The path isn't particularly complicated, but suddenly our way back disappeared.
Hou Zan: Since we couldn't go back, we forged on. Eventually we found you.
Rief: Our story is similar. I suppose it's plausible the same thing happened to you.
Ryu Kou: I wouldn't lie at a time like this. Hou Ju's life hangs by a thread.
Karis: Well, without an obvious exit, all we can do is press on. Every minute we stand here, Eoleo...
Hou Zan: One more thing—who are these Tuaparang you were talking about?
Amiti: They are the fiends who set the Mountain Roc on us.
Hou Zan: But you don't think it's them leading us around in here?
Rief: That's what Karis and Sveta believe.
Tyrell: I don't know who else it could be, though.
Karis: I know that makes some sense, but it doesn't quite...feel like the answer. Ryu Kou, you have the Magma Orb. The Tuaparang could just take it and start the machine. But if that were the only goal, why not just do it? What else are they up to?
[Sveta closes her eyes.]
Sveta: Hmm...
Ryu Kou: Agreed. If the only goal is starting the machine, they could do it faster themselves.
Hou Zan: There must be some explanation.
Ryu Kou: So what do we do? Press on? Go back? I guess we can't actually go back, can we?
Hou Zan: I can only speculate, but I suspect we have only to travel down this path to find our answers.
[Sveta opens her eyes and seems surprised.]
Karis: Sveta, what's wrong?
Sveta: Tonight is the full moon. The people of Belinsk will celebrate with a festival. It is an important day for beastmen, but also for these ruins. You see, the festival is not simply for the beastmen. It is the time we pray for the revival of the ancient civilization.
Rief: And you think Volechek and the Tuaparang want to use us to bring that revival about?
Tyrell: If that's so, heading down the path here is playing right into their scummy hands.
Amiti: True. But our return path is gone, and we cannot sit idle. Every second brings Eoleo closer to the end.
Karis: Well, we can try to force our way backward...or we can forge ahead. I don't know which is worse. Whatever we do, we can't lose sight of the fact we're here to save Eoleo and Hou Ju. I guess this is why you're the leader, Matthew. Lead on.
-Onward!-
Tablet: ARRANGE SUN, MOON, AND MATTER INTO A PLEASING WHOLE TO REVEAL THE PATH FORWARD.
[Symbols on the floor behind you light up.]
-Onward!-
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Tablet: IN ALL THINGS THERE IS BALANCE. STRIKE ONE TO AFFECT THE OTHER.
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[They enter a room with a game board for a floor.]
Ryu Kou: Now where are we?
Rief: I don't know, but that seems important.
Amiti: Another gate. I wonder how many there are...
Tyrell: Hey—look over there!
[They look at the game board. There are shattered pieces and two Tuaparang soldiers lying in defeat.]
Matthew: ?!
Karis: What...?
Rief: Oh my...
Amiti: What happened here?
Ryu Kou: Look at all this...
Hou Zan: It's...breathtaking.
Ryu Kou: It looks like a war happened in this room...
Hou Zan: But who fought it? It looks like the soldiers were fighting the statues...?
Ryu Kou: Why not? We've already seen a divine stone bird. Statues coming to life seems positively tame.
[They notice part of a statue embedded in the wall.]
Matthew: ...
Rief: Hmmm... Take a look at the remains of that statue.
Tyrell: It's embedded in the stone wall... Who could have done that?
Hou Zan: I suppose it would have to be an Adept, wouldn't it?
Karis: It would take a tremendously powerful Adept to bury a statue in the wall like that.
Amiti: Do you think this mysterious Adept went through the gate after the battle?
Tyrell: Well, anybody strong enough to do all this would have won the fight so... probably?
Karis: Unless something other than raw power is necessary to pass through the gate...
Rief: Regardless, it would seem that the Tuaparang have again anticipated our path through the ruins.
Tyrell: Yeah, I guess so...
Hou Zan: Who are these Tuaparang?
Amiti: You know them as Blados and Chalis. They come from a country called Tuaparang.
Sveta: It's ruled over by someone called the High Empyror, who pursues military power above all else.
Ryu Kou: If that's so, I imagine this High Empyror leads his army personally.
Sveta: I wouldn't know. Military matters are not something I've ever studied.
Rief: It seems absurd even to call such a place a country. It sounds like one massive army.
Ryu Kou: So do you know why these Tuaparang were trying to bring you all to Belinsk?
Karis: I wish we knew. If we understood their goals, we might start getting some real answers. But we know nothing.
Sveta: What we do know is that they are amoral, ruthless... and partnered with my brother.
[Amiti looks at one of the bodies.]
Amiti: This one here... Was he a Tuaparang?
Tyrell: Yeah, I think we've seen that uniform.
Rief: You're right! That's definitely a Tuaparang soldier.
Ryu Kou: That would suggest that the Tuaparang are after something in these ruins.
Karis: Well, Matthew, what's our next move?
Matthew:
Karis: You're right. There's no reason to backtrack, so we have no choice but to continue onward.
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Matthew:
Karis: Right! Whatever they're up to, they must need us for it, so we've got the advantage! Let's get 'em!
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Matthew:
Karis: I know it's hard, but you're our leader, Matthew. We all have faith that you can get us through this.
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Matthew:
Karis: Just rush right in and get the jump on them? Sounds aggressive, but it might just work!
(*Continuing*)
Ryu Kou: Sounds like we're moving on. We're not much use in battle, but we'll stick with you to the end.
-Onward!-
Tablet: USE THE CONJURED HAND TO SMASH THE DARK KING WITH THE LIGHT SOLDIER AND OPEN THE WAY.
[The chess board looking puzzle resets, and the bodies of the soldiers vanish.]
-Onward!-
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Tablet: JUPITER IS THE LORD OF THE WINDS.
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Tablet: MARS IS THE MASTER OF THE FLAMES.
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Tablet: VENUS IS THE QUEEN OF THE LAND.
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Tablet: MERCURY IS THE RULER OF THE WAVES.
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Tablet: ONLY HE WHO CAN BRING ORDER TO THE STARS SHALL SEE THE ROAD THAT LEADS TO THE END.
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[When you approach the biggest sphere at the top of the spinning thing:]
Text: You have done well, my heirs. Reverse the world's rotation to reach the final gate.
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Tablet: WHEN THE SUN HIDES BEHIND THE MOON, A GREATER POWER COVERS THE WORLD IN SHADOW.
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Tablet: HOLY FLAME'S LIGHT REVEALS THE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FOUR GREAT POWERS.
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[When you approach the gate in B7, a face that resembles the one in Barai Temple appears in the middle of the gate. It gives itself a title in its line.]
Ward: I am one of the Wards. Ye visitors to Luna Tower, be ye descendants of the exalted Jenei?
Matthew: [Yes]
[See below]
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Matthew: [No]
Ward: Then your presence is an intrusion. Leave this place.
(*Continuing*)
Ward: The way to the heart of Luna Tower will open only to those who unite the power of all four Psynergies. If ye seek access to Luna's heart, present the powers of the four Psynergies. If ye truly be children of the Jenei, open the way before ye with your own powers—and unseal Luna Tower.
[Four crystals rise in the corners]
Rief: It would appear we're at the cusp of reaching the tower's core.
Tyrell: Yeah, but how do we "present the powers of the four Psynergies"?
Amiti: And do we even want to unseal this tower? What of our promise to Laurel?
Karis: I agree. I feel like we might be in a bit over our heads here.
Sveta: Yes. This gate has stood sealed for many generations. I feel it must hold something dangerous.
Ryu Kou: The Ward said something about using Psynergy, right? That's not our strong suit, so we'll sit this out.
Tyrell: Funny how those guys are always ready to sit it out whenever things look a little dangerous...
Rief: Relax, everyone. We don't have time to argue. Hou Ju and Eoleo are counting on us!
-Onward!-
[When you approach the blue panel in the certain, another Ward appears.]
Ward: It is good to see the clans acting in concert once more. Welcome, children of the Jenei. You may now access the core of Luna Tower. Behold the heart of the tower, the Alchemy Dynamo. Now place the power source within the Alchemy Dynamo. Activate Luna Tower.
Ryu Kou: Power source? That must mean the Magma Orb, right? What do you think, Hou Zan?
[Hou Zan seems unsure.]
Rief: Don't do it, Ryu Kou. We made a promise to Laurel. We can't break our word and activate this machine.
Ryu Kou: Correction: YOU made a promise to Laurel. I didn't promise anything to anyone.
Rief: But we have to take her warning seriously. And doesn't this place feel...different than the other ruins?
Matthew:
Rief: Yes, from Laurel's warning to the strong defenses, this place is clearly dangerous.
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Matthew:
Rief: We can't just rush into this. Think about the defense and Laurel's warning. Danger is afoot.
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Matthew:
Rief: No, Matthew, we mustn't lose hope! We have to convince Ryu Kou of the danger!
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Matthew:
Rief: There's no sense yelling at Ryu Kou—we have to reason with him about the danger here.
(*Continuing*)
Masked Man: [off-screen] You're right about one thing—placing the Magma Orb into the core will unseal the tower.
[The totally mysterious masked man, Blados, and Chalis enter.]
Blados: You really did make it. I guess you win our bet, Chalis.
Chalis: Yes, thank you, dear Matthew! I feel like I could hug you.
Tyrell: You! Did you jerks follow us all the way down here?!
Blados: Not at all. We just kept tabs to make sure you would make it here.
Chalis: You all had me worried a few times. I thought about offering some help, but I didn't think you would accept it.
Matthew: !!
Karis: We've had enough of your "help."
Tyrell: Yeah, who do you think you're fooling?
Rief: I wouldn't trust you to lace my shoes.
Amiti: If you think we would trust you, then you have severely underestimated us.
Sveta: I know Blados and Chalis, but who...?
Ryu Kou: Why are you here?
Hou Zan: Be careful, young one. We don't know their intentions.
Masked Man: Enough. Place the orb in the machine. Now.
[They make no move to listen to him.]
Masked Man: You don't want to know what will happen if you don't cooperate.
Tyrell: Oh, yeah? I'm kinda curious, actually.
[Blados and Chalis warp directly in front of them.]
Blados: Then I guess we have to show you. Darn.
Chalis: Agreed. It's time to show these little brats who's in charge here.
[After the battle:]
Blados: Not bad. I guess we did underestimate you.
Chalis: Let's not be too hasty. We were outnumbered, after all.
Blados: Yeah. And even if we lost the battle, we did actually win the war...
Amiti: What are you— Where is Ryu Kou?!
[They turn to see Hou Zan crumpled to the ground. Ryu Kou stands by the pedestal in front of the masked man.]
Karis: Ryu Kou! No!
Masked Man: You'll want to stay right where you are and watch. History is about to happen in front of you.
Tyrell: You're crazy if you think we'll let you—
[Tyrell walks toward him, but is knocked down by strong Psynergy the masked man casts. Tyrell lays there for a moment before getting up. The masked man takes a step forward and Tyrell takes one back right away.]
Masked Man: That wasn't a request.
Rief: ...Who are you?
Masked Man: Explanations can wait. Right now, Luna Tower is about to be activated.
Amiti: But why? What do you Tuaparang stand to gain with this?
Masked Man: How clever of you to have discovered Tuaparang's involvement... Or perhaps not so clever... Did you tip our hand, Sveta?
Sveta: Of course. Unlike my brother, I want nothing to do with the foul Tuaparang!
Masked Man: Is that so? Well, I might be hurt by your words... if I were a Tuaparang.
[A bright light appears in the center of the room.]
Masked Man: Ah, it looks like the time has come. Start the machine.
[Ryu Kou holds up the Magma Orb.]
Matthew: !!
Karis: Ryu Kou, you mustn't.
Tyrell: Don't do it.
Rief: Think about Laurel's warning!
Sveta: My brother...has won.
Amiti: This must not happen.
Masked Man: Hesitation, Ryu Kou? You haven't changed your mind, have you?
[Matthew jumps.]
Masked Man: I won't force you, but I will mention that your sister's safety does hang in the balance.
[The orb goes into the "mouth" of the Ward.]
Ward: Alchemy Dynamo powered on... Luna Tower preparing to activate.
[A red light keeps flashing and a sound like an alarm begins going off.]
Ward: Activating Luna Tower. Personnel within the tower should evacuate immediately.
Masked Man: Good work, Ryu Kou.
Ryu Kou: You... You had better keep your promise.
Masked Man: Of course. I bear your sister no ill will.
Hou Zan: Hou Ju...
Ryu Kou: Hou Zan, what is the matter?
[Hou Zan stands.]
Hou Zan: What...is happening?
[He realizes what's happened.]
Hou Zan: Ryu Kou, why?
Ryu Kou: I didn't have a choice...
Hou Zan: (to Masked Man) This is your fault, monster!
Masked Man: In what way could this possibly be my fault? Ryu Kou has done this by his own hand.
Hou Zan: Hide behind your excuses, coward. I swear you will pay for what you've done here.
Masked Man: How many times must I demonstrate to you tiresome insects that you can't beat me in battle?
[The masked man turns his back to them.]
Hou Zan: At least once more, apparently.
[Hou Zan races forward, but the man warps out of the way. They turn to see the masked man is behind them and has grabbed Blados and Chalis.]
Tyrell: Face us, you masked coward!
[The Masked Man gives himself a new title, which he will be called from now on.]
Arcanus: I tire of being addressed by my mask. In the future, you may call me Arcanus.
Karis: Arcanus, what are you and the Tuaparang after? Why did you want the tower activated?
Arcanus: You know that your parents saved the world by restoring the principles of Alchemy, yes?
Tyrell: Of course. So what?
Arcanus: I see you haven't drawn the connection yet. The lighthouses that your parents ignited were towers—machines very similar to the one we're standing in. Like the Elemental Lighthouses, this tower holds a force sealed away eons ago. The only difference is that the creators of this tower never wanted their prison breached.
Tyrell: Never?! What have you tricked us into?
Arcanus: Tricked you? I have been nothing but forthright and honest throughout our brief relationship.
Ward: Commencing ascent. Evacuate tower immediately.
[The floor rises to make several levels.]
Arcanus: Ah, sounds like it's time for me to take my leave. If you survive, perhaps we'll finish our talk another time.
[He warps himself plus Blados and Chalis to another level.]
Arcanus: But know this—opening the seal on this dread machine was only the beginning.
[He warps them by the exit.]
Arcanus: I look forward to our next meeting. Until then, farewell.
[They warp out of the room.]
Amiti: He is gone...
Karis: We can't let that bother us now. If Arcanus needed to hurry out of here, we should be escaping too.
Rief: Agreed. If the all-powerful Arcanus is worried, we should get out of here posthaste.
Tyrell: I guess our best bet is to follow his escape route, huh?
-Onward!-
[Random dialogue as you make your exit:]
Ward: Proceed toward an exit with all speed.
Ward: Ascending to surface.
Ward: Commencing ascent.
Ward: Evacuate tower immediately.
Ward: Danger. Danger.
Ward: Evacuate tower now.
Tablet: My name is Eclipse. When the world is at its darkest, I shall appear.
[Going through the door that leads to the ground outside gives you:]
Ward: Commencing ascent.
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