Arcade

“	“Pick a Commander and hunt for a mysterious weapon!”

Arcade is a single-player mode of Wargroove that is unlocked after completing Act 1 of the Campaign. Players can select any of the commanders that they have unlocked through the Campaign to run a gauntlet of five battles against five other commanders in pursuit of a mysterious weapon. Each commander has five stars that can be earned across three difficulty settings. One star is earned for "Easy" mode, 2 stars for "Normal" mode, and 2 stars for "Hard" mode.

Note that playing an arcade run for the first time in Hard mode will award all 5 stars, and playing in Normal mode for the first time will award 3 stars.

Each commander must win all five battles in order to win the arcade run; if any of the 2nd through 5th battles are lost, the entire run must be started again from the first enemy.

Arcade run maps are randomly chosen each time a new arcade run is selected.

Commanders

Mercia Emeric Caesar Mercival Elodie Dark Mercia Sigrid Ragna Valder

Greenfinger Nuru Sedge Koji Ryota Tenri Wulfar Errol & Orla Vesper

Unlocking Commanders

Completing a specific Campaign mission will unlock a specific commander in Arcade Mode. Below is a list of the campaign missions that must be completed to unlock each commander.

Commander	Mission Name	Act/Mission*
Mercia	Lord of the Dead	A1 M4
Emeric	An Old Friend	A3 M2
Caesar	Canine Justice	A2 S1*
Mercival
Elodie	An Ancient Adversary	A7 M2
Dark Mercia	The Enemy Within	Epilogue
Sigrid	A Fragile Blockade	A6 S2*
Ragna	Who is Caesar?	A3 S2*
Valder	The Fortress	A6 M3
Greenfinger	Banishment	A2 S2*
Nuru	Making Friends	A2 S3*
Sedge	A Savage History	A4 S1*
Koji	Here Be Monsters	A5 M1
Ryota	Settling the Score	A5 S2*
Tenri	Halcyon Days	A4 S2*
Wulfar	Fledgling Thieves	C1** M1

* "S" Indicates a Side Mission
** "C" Indicates a Co-Op Mission

Difficulty Modes

When starting a new Arcade run, there are three difficulty modes to choose from. The difficulty changes the rate of Income the enemy will receive, and the maximum number of stars that can be attained by completing the run.

When completing a run at a higher difficulty, all lower difficulties will automatically be completed, allowing up to 5 Stars to be awarded in a single run.

Difficulty	Enemy Gold Multiplier	Stars awarded
Easy	×0.5
Normal	×1.0
Hard	×2.0

Enemies

Mercia

1	2	3	4	5
Nuru	Ryota	Sedge	Ragna	Elodie

Dialogue

Start of Nuru fight: How's it going, queeny? Nuru, what are you doing here? Of you know, I'm only on the trail of a super badass ultimate weapon! Ultimate weapon... We're after the same thing! Oh, man! I've never heard of anything like it! And I've seen a LOT of weapons in my time. Nuru, this weapon is evil! I have to destroy it! Destroy it?! Imagine what you could hunt with that thing! Krakens? No problem... Nuru... Fellbats? Don't mind if I do! Nuru! Interstellar monsters from a pocket dimension... Nuru! You don't understand... I tell you what queeny, let's battle for it! If that's how I have to convince you... Let's go! End of Nuru fight (Victory): Ugh fine, you win! Go destroy it. I knew you'd understand. Yeah, yeah. 'Pure evil', yadda yadda. Goodbye, Nuru. End of Nuru fight (Defeat): Better luck next time, queeny. Start of Ryota fight: Queen Mercia... Ryota... You're here for the weapon too, aren't you? I have orders from the Empress Herself to claim it in the name of Heavensong. No! It's too powerful! I have to destroy it before anyone can take it! We don't have to fight, Ryota. Please listen to me... I can see in your emerald eyes how much this means to you... But you know that I cannot abandon my duty. I know. I'm sorry, Ryota... But you aren't going to stop me. How traffic it is. These fateful circumstances tear my heart in two... Your, uh... heart? N-never mind. Raise your blade, my lady! End of Ryota fight (Victory): So I have failed... But if I must be thwarted in my duty, I am glad it was by your hand. Thanks! But, um... why, exactly? What's so special about me? You are, I mean, uh... Forget I bought it up. Go, pursue the weapon. I'm sure we'll meet again under friendlier circumstances, Ryota. End of Ryota fight (Defeat): I won. But at what cost? How painful, to be caught between love and duty... Start of Sedge fight: Ah, a sssheep that has wandered far from its flock! What are you doing here, Sedge? Why are you so far from the Gloomwoods? Sssedge had heard word of a great treasure... Powerful, dessstructive, wonderful. Sssoon the treasure will being to Sssedge. You want the weapon... Yesss! There is so much fun to be had! Fun?! This isn't a game, Sedge. Hahaha! Yes it is. This is Sssedge's game: you run, you hide... Then Sssedge ssslays you where you stand! Thisss is the hunt... And you are the prey... I'm not afraid of you! You ssshould be. End of Sedge fight (Victory): NO! How could Sssedge lose?! There's no strength in cruelty. You should remember that. End of Sedge fight (Defeat): Yessss! One step clossser... Start of Ragna fight: HERE WE ARE AT LAST! Ragna? Oh no, not again... HAHAHA! Yes, it's me... Your NEMESIS! You aren't my nemesis. I don't have a nemesis. Yes you do! I've crossed mountains, rivers and seas to pursue you... I've torn apart armies!! I'M YOUR NEMESIS AND WE'RE GOING TO FIGHT! I guess there's no point in trying to reason with you, is there? Can you reason with THESE FISTS?! ...Ragna, I don't have time for this. There's something I have to do. I know you're after the weapon, but it's MINE! I'LL RULE THE WORLD WITH IT! And prove I'm not just some useless zombie pieced together from broken parts... I don't think you're... Look, if you want to fight, we'll fight. YESSS! LET'S DO THIS! End of Ragna fight (Victory): NO! It wasn't meant to end this way! I'm supposed to win! Why does this happen NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY ?! There's more to life than fighting, Ragna. MAYBE FOR YOU! I was made for war. It's why I exist! ...Made out of a bunch of dead warriors... How good could they have been at fighting, anyway? THEY DIED IN BATTLE! You should just do what makes you happy! ...Would have made me happy to crush you. End of Ragna fight (Defeat): I did it?! I DID IT! HA HA! I'M THE GREATEST! Start of Elodie fight: You have come for the weapon I hold, have you not? I am Princess Elodie, eternal guardian of this terrible power. I'm Queen Mercia of Cherrystone, and I'm not here to claim the weapon... I'm here to destroy it. Your words hold conviction, but despite your best intentions, you are mere flesh and blood. Nations have fallen to contain this weapon. I sacrified my life to guard it. If you try to dispel this power, you will only become its slave. Heed my words - you cannot overcome it. And I cannot let you leave this place alive... But a death at my hands is a mercy compared to an eternity tethered to this evil. You're wrong - I won't let it claim me! You are naive. There is darkness within your heart, like a wildfire eager to grow. I have no choice but to fight you, do I? I am sorry, but it must be this way. In that case, I'll give it my all! End of Elodie fight (Victory): She's... gone. End of Elodie fight (Defeat): If only you had left well enough alone. It need not have ended like this. Ending Cutscene: (Enter Mercia.) <Mercia>: It's over... <Mercia>: So much fighting, all for this weapon. <Mercia>: There's only one more thing left to do... <Mercia>: I have to end this. <Mercia>: This power... (Mercia turns into Dark Mercia. Fade to black.)

Emeric

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Ragna	Sedge	Sigrid	Nuru	Elodie

Dialogue

Start of Ragna fight: We have not met for some time, Empress. Ah, so you too are on the trail of the legendary artefact? That's right! And if anyone tries to get in my way, I'll snap them like a TWIG! What an intricate tactical plan... Oh, you think you're funny, do you? Being smart won't save you from a beating! A wise tactician knows a battle is not won with force alone. It takes a strategic mindset, as well as physical might. You can't PUNCH with your BRAIN, idiot! That's not... I meant you need to use your head. I do use my head, moron. What do you think a HEADBUTT is?! Hmph... I can see that this lesson is going to have to be taught the hard way. End of Ragna fight (Victory): Perhaps now you'll value strategy over brute force. ...You're the worst. End of Ragna fight (Defeat): HA HA! NOT SO CLEVER NOW, ARE YOU? Start of Sedge fight: It looks like Sssedge's next meal has arrived... So you're Sedge. I've heard word of your barbaric acts. I have no intention of becoming one of your victims. Is the old mage planning to flee? ...I've met many brigands such as you in my time. Individuals with hearts too small for compassion who thrive on fear. Many may fear you, Sedge, but I do not. Brave words from sssuch a helplesss old man. Foolish human won't be ssso brave when Sssedge is done... End of Sedge fight (Victory): Go! Slink back into the darkness! Sssedge will go. And Sssedge will wait... Like the ssspider waits for the fly. If we meet again, so be it. The outcome will not change. End of Sedge fight (Defeat): A bit of fear might have ssserved you well... Start of Sigrid fight: Aren't you a little young to be wandering through here? And unarmed too! Turn back, mortal. I'm looking for something, and don't have time to slaughter you. Hmm. Pale skin, fangs, a wanton disregard for the sanctity of life... You're older than you look, aren't you? If I'm not much mistaken, you're a vampire. How very astute you are. Give yourself a pat on the back. And then leave. Or do you want this to be your final resting place? I have no intention of going anywhere. In fact, I believe you and I are searching for the same thing. Oh. Then I suppose I will have to kill you. How troublesome. End of Sigrid fight (Victory): You've earned yourself a brief reprieve, human. But death will come for you soon enough. Perhaps, but until then, I will continue to fight the good fight. End of Sigrid fight (Defeat): What can I say? I did try to warn you. Start of Nuru fight: Hmm... I'm pretty sure it's close by... The weapon, you mean? Don't tell me YOU'RE after this thing, too? I'm afraid so. If the rumours are even partially true... Such an artefact will reap devastation unless dealt with swiftly. Okay, I'll make you a deal. If you beat me, you can take the weapon! Very well. I accept those terms. Awesome! I hope you're prepared to eat dirt! Eat... dirt? It means... Oh, never mind. Let's go! End of Nuru fight (Victory): How about a rematch? Best of three? Hahaha. I don't think that would be in my best interests. End of Nuru fight (Defeat): Too bad, beardy! Better luck next time! Start of Elodie fight: You have come for this grave power, have you not? I have, but not for the reason you may think. I am Emeric, Royal Mage of Cherrystone. I am Princess Elodie, the guardian of this dark power, and Princess of Cacophony... A place long since turned to dust. No living memories of it linger. Legends remain. As do you. I am but a sentinel, bound to remain a part of this... malevolent weapon. I chose this fate. It is my duty. I will carry it out at all costs. We're not at odds. My quest is to seal away this weapon's power once and for all. There's no need for us to fight... I am sorry, Emeric of Cherrystone. As much as I wish to trust in your words... I cannot give the weapon up freely. The risk is far too great. Very well. End of Elodie fight (Victory): I'm sorry, Princess Elodie. End of Elodie fight (Defeat): I am sorry. I hope you may live on in the memories of those who cared for you. Ending Cutscene: <Emeric>: Perhaps now you can be at rest, Princess. <Emeric>: And as for the artefact... <Emeric>: I can feel its power. It is... greater than I feared. <Emeric>: To seal it away... <Emeric>: Will take everything... <Emeric>: Meaningful last words escape me... <Emeric>: In the end, it is what we do that counts... <Emeric>: I only wish Mercia was here so that I could say goodbye... (Emeric channels his power and magical chains appear and bind Requiem. Fade to white. Mercival appears.) <Mercival>: Hello, old friend. <Mercival>: Come, we have much to talk about! (Emeric and Mercival laugh together. Fade to black.)

Caesar

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Koji	Nuru	Ryota	Greenfinger	Elodie

Dialogue

Start of Koji fight: I didn't realise I'd have to fight a dog to get this weapon... Arf! What do you even want it for? Arruf! Oh. Um... I see? Anyhow, let's just get on with it, okay? Arf! End of Koji fight (Victory): Oh... Well done, puppy... Huf huf. Yip! End of Koji fight (Defeat): I did it! But... You're alright, Caesar, right? Huf huf. Yip! Phew! Start of Nuru fight: This weapon can't be too far away now... Treasure hunts can be a real drag sometimes. Arf! Oh! Hey there, um, dog! Arf arf! You're not... after this artefact as well, are you? Arruf! But... what would you even do with it? You're a dog! Arruf! Well, I guess if you're gonna get in my way, I don't have much choice! End of Nuru fight (Victory): Ouch! Okay, you win. Stop chewing my arm... I'm not a stick! Arf! Well, good luck on your treasure hunt, pooch! End of Nuru fight (Defeat): Nice doing battle with you, Captain Cuddles. Start of Ryota fight: Caesar!? Cherrystone's magnificent canine Commander... Are you after this weapon too? Arf! There's little dignity in fighting a dog... Even less in fighting this dog... Whine? Forgive me, that wasn't meant as an affront. It is just... Despite our difference in species... In a way, we are quite alike. After all, our hearts both belong to the same person. Woof! Very well. The time for talk is over. To battle! End of Ryota fight (Victory): How could I lose? What am I going to say to the Empress? ... 'I am sorry, but of the two of us, the dog was the superior tactician.' Arf! How embarassing... End of Ryota fight (Defeat): You fought well, but I'm afraid I cannot let myself lose to a dog. Start of Greenfinger fight: Ah, so you're the dog who's searching for the ancient weapon. I apologize, hairy one, but I cannot let this artefact fall into your hands. I mean... paws... Arf! In all honesty, your pursuit of the artefact perplexes me greatly. Arf arf. Oh! Nuru warned me about you... You think I am a stick, don't you? WOOF! End of Greenfinger fight (Victory): I have been bested. ... I hope that at the very least... You've learned that Floran are not just 'sticks'. Woof! End of Greenfinger fight (Defeat): This is for the best. Whine. Start of Elodie fight: Why have you come here? Why do you seek the accursed artefact? I am Elodie, the eternal guardian of this-- Wait... You are a dog. Arf! I am sorry. For a moment, I thought you were here for the weapon. Woof! What? Could it be that... you ARE here for it?! WOOF WOOF! This is... highly unusual... I have been away for so long... Perhaps the world has changed more than I realised... No matter. I must do my duty no matter who - or what - assails me! End of Elodie fight (Victory): Arf arf! End of Elodie fight (Defeat): Run along now, canine. Before I change my mind. Ending Cutscene: <Caesar>: Ruff! (Caesar bounds forward and takes Requiem. Fade to white. Dark Caesar appears.) <Caesar>: Arf? <Dark Caesar>: Ruff, ruffruff. Woof! <Dark Caesar>: Arf aroo? <Caesar>: Whine... (Dark Caesar is engulfed in flames and levitates.) <Dark Caesar>: Arf arf arf! <Caesar>: WOOF! <Caesar>: WOOF WOOF! <Caesar>: AROOOO! <Dark Caesar>: Whine... (Dark Caesar disappears and Caesar returns to the volcanic terrain. Mercia runs up and surprises him.) <Mercia>: Caesar! What have you been up to? <Caesar>: Arf! <Mercia>: You've been off having adventures again, haven't you? <Caesar>: Yip! <Mercia>: Aww, good boy! (Fade to black.)

Mercival

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Mercia	Greenfinger	Tenri	Sigrid	Dark Mercia

Dialogue

Start of Mercia fight: Bluebird! What are you doing all the way out here? Dad! So this is where you went! Weren't you going on a diplomatic expedition overseas? I'm on the trail of an ancient weapon that people say is loose in Aurania. Why are you here? Are you looking for it too? I am... I wished you'd said - we could have gone after it together. The artefact you seek... it's more than a weapon, little one. Its name is Requiem, and it is... monstrous. Don't worry, Dad. I don't want to use it for anything. I'm planning to destroy it! It sounds so dangerous... It IS dangerous, Mercia. Please return home and allow me to deal with it. We'll deal with it together! You're all I've got left, Dad... Don't ask me to leave. I'm afraid I must... You're all I have left too. I'm not going home! If I have to prove I'm worthy of helping you, then so be it! Let me show you I'm ready! Let's battle! If I win, we stick together, if I lose, I go home. Very well, then... End of Mercia fight (Victory): ... So you're going on without me...? Truly, it's for the best. Please, just... Be careful, Dad. I will, Bluebird, I promise. End of Mercia fight (Defeat): I did it! See, Dad? I can help! Oh, Bluebird... I won't break my word... But if we are to stay together, then we will be returning home to Cherrystone Castle. But Dad-- I'm sorry, that is my final word. Start of Greenfinger fight: You are Greenfinger Zawan, are you not? I am... And judging by your attire, I would guess that you are King Mercival, the ruler of Cherrystone. Quite right! It is an honour. The honour is all mine! But I'm surprised to see you so far from the Gloomwoods... I was led to believe that Greenfingers prefer to remain among their people. Hoho! The Floran do need a close eye kept on them... But some matters require even more attention... I search for an object of arcane power... I intend to bring about its destructon. Oh... I believe that I, too, seek this object. I urge you to let me deal with it. With all due respect, Your Majesty, this object was forged by human hands... And by all accounts, it overcame its creators. I believe only a Floran may rid the world of its evil. I do follow your logic, Greenfinger, it's just... My family was charged with the guardianship of this object a long time ago... It is my burden to bear. And yet, it seems you have not been able to keep your ward in check. It would not be wise to-- I'm afraid I cannot step aside. I understand... but neither can I. To battle, then... End of Greenfinger fight (Victory): You fought well, Greenfinger, but I am destined to complete this quest. I will destroy the weapon. I hope you are right. End of Greenfinger fight (Defeat): I have failed... Rest assured, King Mercival, I shall succeed. Start of Tenri fight: Empress Tenri! Is that you?! It's been so long! King Mercival! It's wonderful to see you! But what brings you to this place? Alas, nothing good. What's wrong? Do you require aid? I am here because I seek something - an ancient and powerful weapon known as-- Requiem. I've heard of it... I, too, seek it. Oh. Your Highness, I beg of you, please leave this to me. I do not doubt your capabilities for one moment... But I believe I, and I alone, may destroy Requiem. Destroy it?! Of Course. I can't allow you to destroy it! I need it! With Requiem by my side, I could truly protect Heavensong! My empire, my people, my family... All safe. Your Highness... Tenri... That is not how Requiem works. It is a weapon of ruin. If you try to wield it... It will destroy you, and everything you hold dear. You think I am so easily corrupted? Will you try to stop me claiming it? I am duty bound to do so... Then draw your sword, old friend. End of Tenri fight (Victory): ... So you will destroy it, then? I will. At least that will keep it out of Felheim's grasp... End of Tenri fight (Defeat): Please... Reconsider your quest. No. I'm sorry, Mercival. Heavensong needs Requiem. Start of Sigrid fight: ...I had feared our paths would cross on this quest. Alas, I was right. Oh. A blue-haired monarch. Which one are you? The sword-swinging airhead... Or the idiot archer? Oh wait, it's neither. You're father to the first and son to the second. What a family. It's King Mercival, isn't it? You're the twitchy, witless one with the saber. And you are Sigrid, High Vampire of the West. Cruel and savage. A truly hateful creature. Ha! If I had a drop of blood in my veins, I'd be blushing! Requiem's awakening - was it your doing? Fool! If it had been MY doing, I would already have used it to claim dominion over Aurania. I wouldn't be searching for it here, would I? ...But why are YOU here? That is none of your concern. Don't play coy with me, little king. It tries my patience. If you have information about Requiem, I want it. You can give it to me freely, or I can EXTRACT it myself. I will tell you this... ...long have I known that you sought Requiem, and long have I watched you fail to find it. Now, at last, it is time to face you, and truly put an end to your plotting. Insolent and arrogant, like all of your species. I will enjoy spilling your blood. End of Sigrid fight (Victory): One less nightmare in the world. End of Sigrid fight (Defeat): There's something quite satisfying about regicide... Start of Dark Mercia fight: It must be around here somewhere... I know I'm close, I can sense the dark pull of its magic. Oh. Hi, Dad. Mercia?! What's happened to you?! This cannot be! You returned home to safety! Oh yes - all the way home like a good little girl... Left alone to sit in the castle, patiently waiting for news. And waiting... And waiting... It felt just like sitting outside mother's sickroom all those years ago... I went home and chewed my nails until I drew blood... And still no word came. So I left again. And this time I heard Requiem calling. I came straight here. It has claimed you. Oh, we're a team, Requiem and I... With Requiem, I can keep you safe, you see? The way I couldn't keep Mum safe. The way YOU couldn't keep Mum safe. Bluebird, please. If there's any of your true self left within you... Please come back to me! Turn away from the darkness! Oh, Father. It's a little late for that. Fight, Mercia! FIGHT! Hahahaha! What a good idea! Draw your sword, old man... End of Dark Mercia fight (Victory): It isn't too late, Bluebird! End of Dark Mercia fight (Defeat): You know, I did this for you. You could be a little more grateful. Ending Cutscene: <Dark Mercia>: So, you bested me in a single fight? So what?! <Dark Mercia>: You are my father, after all... I held back. <Mercival>: Exactly. <Mercival>: That is Requiem's one weakness... <Mercival>: That for all its power, it cannot act alone. <Mercival>: It needs a person, a soul... And this time it chose my daughter. <Mercival>: And that was a mistake. <Mercival>: All your malice, Requiem... <Mercival>: All your ire and hatred and bloodlust... <Mercival>: It is no match for my daughter's heart! <Dark Mercia>: You're wrong, old man! Just stop! <Mercival>: Bluebird... You can beat her! <Dark Mercia>: I SAID, STOP IT! <Mercival>: Mercia! (Dark Mercia turns back into Mercia.) <Mercia>: Dad. <Mercival>: My little Bluebird. (Fade to black.)

Elodie

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Tenri	Greenfinger	Valder	Mercia	Elodie

Dialogue

Start of Tenri fight: The seal has been broken, the weapon I bear, awoken. Requiem... I must take it far from here, before anyone comes in search for it... Greetings, spirit. Who are you? Tell me you have not come here for the weapon? I have. Such an artefact could keep Heavensong safe in perpetuity. I am sorry, but I cannot let it fall into the hands of others. Long ago, I vowed to keep it from the world. This duty is the reason for my continued existence. Your power will wane with time. If I do not claim the weapon... Others will. End of Tenri fight (Victory): Forgive me. There was no other way. I... I understand... But with my last breath, I must ask... If Heavensong cannot take this power... Please, do not let it fall into the hands of Felheim... You need not worry. None shall take it. End of Tenri fight (Defeat): I claim this weapon in the name of Heavensong! Start of Greenfinger fight: This instrument you carry... I can feel its pull... It must be the rumoured 'weapon of power'. There is no power to be found here. Only despiar. It is strange... When I was alive, there were no creatures of your kind in Aurania. The Floran have been here for quite some time. You must be ancient indeed. My spirit has lain dormant for an age, but my conviction has not eroded with time. I will not allow you to take Requiem for yourself. Please, leave me - I shall not instigate a battle if you retreat. Its name is Requiem? I'm afraid I cannot give up the chance of claiming it. I believe it could be a force of good for my people. Then I am sorry for what I must do... End of Greenfinger fight (Victory): Requiem's power... It is truly devastating.... Perhaps now, in your final moments, you truly understand. End of Greenfinger fight (Defeat): What a curious thing, this Requiem. Such a strange power. Start of Valder fight: Ah, the artefact. It has come to me at last. It has not 'come to you', stranger. It is, and shall remain, far from your grasp. No, I think not. I will claim its power in the name of Felheim. With the Fell Gauntlet fuelled by Requiem's magic, the dead will rule Aurania. Spare me your posturing. I tire leaders like you. I have slumbered so long, and yet I awaken to find some things do not change. 'Leaders like me'? I think you'll find there are none. Perhaps a demonstration of my skills is required. And once I am finished, I shall claim that weapon of yours. End of Valder fight (Victory): The weapon's power... It has overcome me... Requiem was not your downfall, stranger. Your own dark ambition was your undoing. End of Valder fight (Defeat): Your weapon shall serve me well. Start of Mercia fight: Are... Are you the guardian spirit of the 'weapon of power'? Yes. I am Princess Elodie of Cacophony... a nation long deceased. Are you another would-be despot, wishing to claim Requiem for your own glory? Its name is Requiem? No, I don't want to claim it. I'm Queen Mercia of the Cherrystone Kingdom... And I want to DESTROY Requiem. And I think that together we can do it! My Royal Mage, Emeric, thinks there's a way. Your intentions are noble, Queen Mercia. If we had met in another lifetime, perhaps we could have been friends. You... don't believe me, do you? You don't believe it can be done... I believe you MEAN well. I do not believe you will succeed. And I cannot let you try. The risk is too great. I must take the weapon far away from everyone. Then I'm sorry, but I have to try and stop you. You can't run from your problems forever. It's time to confront them. End of Mercia fight (Victory): I... I knew I couldn't stop you, but I had to try... Your intentions were noble, but many have tried to put and end to Requiem... ...And all have failed. Please, listen for a minute... You and Requiem, you're part of each other, aren't you? My soul is bound to it. But I am not its master, I merely guard its power. It looks like you control it in battle pretty well... What are you implying, Queen Mercia of Cherrystone? Maybe your will is enough to overcome Requiem. Maybe YOU are the only one who can end it. ... To try could leave my sould in ruins... but perhaps you are right... End of Mercia fight (Defeat): I'm sorry... But with you gone, we have a chance to destroy Requiem once and for all. Start of Requiem fight: This place... I remember it from long ago... I am deep within my own soul. And Requiem is here. Perhaps the Queen is right. If I can overcome this shadow... Prove my own will against Requiem... Perhaps then I will be a slave NO LONGER! End of Requiem fight (Victory): It is over. End of Requiem fight (Defeat): My will... I was not strong enough... Ending Cutscene: (Fade to white.) <Elodie>: I have been a slave to Requiem for so long... <Elodie>: But things feel different now. (Enter Mercia and Emeric.) <Mercia>: Elodie? <Elodie>: I... I overcame Requiem from within! <Elodie>: I feel a trickle of its power, but none of its malevolence. <Mercia>: So you no longer feel... hostile? <Elodie>: No. I feel happy. I feel free. <Elodie>: When Requiem ruled my soul, I could not know contentment. Now it is vanquished, I feel at peace. <Mercia>: That's great! <Mercia>: ...What are you going to do now? <Elodie>: At last I have a chance to bring some light into the world, rather than just holding back the darkness... <Elodie>: So that is what I will do. (Something strange happens to Elodie. Fade to white.) (Cherrystone fields. A woman can be heard playing a lute.) Some time later, and somewhere far away... (Enter two Villagers.) <Villager>: That's a beautiful tune. <Villager>: Do you mind if we stop and listen? <Elodie>: It would be my pleasure. (Fade to black.)

Dark Mercia

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Greenfinger	Valder	Tenri	Emeric	Mercia

Dialogue

Start of Greenfinger fight: So many nations to conquer... My blade craves bloodshed. Queen Mercia? What has happened to you?! Is this the influence of the 'ancient weapon'? What this is, Floran, is an awakening. I spent so long playing politics, restraining my strength. No longer. Your heart has been corrupted by this dark power... Your compassion is gone... Cruel magic has poisoned you... Tell me, does anything of the old Mercia remain? ...I'm tired of your inane babbling. It seems not. Then there is only one thing to be done... End of Greenfinger fight (Victory): Cut down like a deadwood tree... I had hoped for more of a fight... End of Greenfinger fight (Defeat): I am sorry, Mercia. This was the only way. Start of Valder fight: Hello, Valder. Queen Mercia...? What has-- The power that emanates from you! Do not tell me you found the weapon... You sound scared, Valder. I thought you might ENJOY my crusade! After all, I certainly am leaving a lot of corpses in my wake. Clearly you have lost your way. This destruction... This suffering... I will not allow it. Thats more like it! Hold nothing back! Perhaps THIS fight will be worth my time. Perhaps this fight will be your last. Hahaha! That's the spirit! End of Valder fight (Victory): How does it feel, 'Lord of the Dead'? To know your end has come... ...To find out your life was meaningless... and your death more so? End of Valder fight (Defeat): Your ruinous crusade is over. Start of Tenri fight: So the forces of Heavensong wish to stop me. Try your hardest. I could use the challenge. Enough! Stop this madness, Queen Mercia. You wish to conquer all, but soon there will be nothing LEFT to rule. You leave only ruin in your wake. There is no glory in a kingdom of desolation. 'Rule'...? 'Kingdom'...? I have no interest in such things. What?! I don't wish to rule. I wish to wage war. Who wants a kingdom? Who wants an empire? I don't revel in petty bureaucracy. Wielding my own might is all that interests me! ...Your war ends here. End of Tenri fight (Victory): And with that, an empire falls. Yet I find myself... unsatisfied. End of Tenri fight (Defeat): Your malevolent game is over. Start of Emeric fight: Emeric! So nice to see you! It's been too long. Enough! We both know Mercia is gone. Consumed by malice... Mercia is not gone. I am Mercia. I can prove it - I remember my past. The years I spent training with you... The death of my father, which I did not prevent... My weakness and fragility... No, Emeric. This is me. I am Mercia. I have merely reached my full potential. Mercia was so much more than that... So much more than YOU. She was kind, she was compassionate, she was selfless... In short, she was everything you are not. Spare me your lamentations. They bore me. Your words won't stop me, and neither will your soldiers. You're just delaying the inevitable. Mercival, I'm sorry for what I must do... End of Emeric fight (Victory): It's such a shame... ...When old friends must part. End of Emeric fight (Defeat): I'm sorry I couln't save you, Mercia... Start of Mercia fight: EMERIC! No... What?! How are you still here?! Have you been lurking in some little crevice of my mind this whole time? How dare you use my body like this! You've hurt so many people! You've-- YOUR body? You're just some little worm of fear and weakness I've not yet managed to crush. I'm going to fight you. I'm going to overcome you... And then I'll undo all the destruction you've brought to Aurania. This is why you always fail - you fight for others. You let their weakness become yours. I am not so encumbered. You're heartless. And you're afraid. Embrace your end, little queen. End of Mercia fight (Victory): No... Yes!! End of Mercia fight (Defeat): I've regained control. She's gone... But... there's so much I can't undo... Ending Cutscene: <Mercia>: ... (Fade to white.) (Dark Mercia in fields.) <Dark Mercia>: I can feel it... Finally... <Dark Mercia>: She is gone. <Dark Mercia>: At last I can focus! (Fade to black.) (Heavensong. Dark Mercia attacks Ryota.) (Felheim. Dark Mercia attacks Ragna and Sigrid.) (Dark Mercia cuts runaway route to Nuru.) (Dark Mercia in volcanic lands.) <Dark Mercia>: This land is barren. <Dark Mercia>: But there will be other continents to destroy... <Dark Mercia>: Other worlds, perhaps... <Dark Mercia>: This is not over yet. (Fade to black.)

Sigrid

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Ryota	Greenfinger	Emeric	Valder	Elodie

Dialogue

Start of Ryota fight: The ancient weapon... I've been waiting for so long... Stop, you creature of darkness! I know what it is you seek! It will never be yours. Not while I still draw breath. How adorable. ... Oh. You're serious... You genuiely believe you can stop me. Indeed. You are not the first fiend I've fought, and you certainly will not be the last. 'Will not be the last'? I beg to differ. End of Ryota fight (Victory): So this is to be my end... At least I will die with honour. Mortals are so dramatic... I don't have the time to waste finishing you off. ... I have more important things to deal with. End of Ryota fight (Defeat): I expected more from you. Start of Greenfinger fight: I suspected our paths would cross, vampire. I believe you are searching for something... Oh. The latest Greenfinger. I've met many Greenfingers in my time. I didn't like a single one of them. Perhaps I will break the trend? I don't think so... Especially as you're clearly here to try and stop me. Hohoho. You've found me out. It's true: I hope to dissuade you from your goal. The dark power you seek will only bring suffering and destruction. Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? ...I see you will not give up your ambitions willingly. So be it. End of Greenfinger fight (Victory): I have failed my people. But others will come to stop you. I'm sure you're right. It's going to be quite the bloodbath. End of Greenfinger fight (Defeat): Thank goodness the crisis has been averted. Start of Emeric fight: Stand down, Sigrid of Felheim. 'Sigrid of Felheim.' My reputation precedes me. How amusing. I know of your deeds... I also know your purpose here: you seek the artefact. No one likes a know-it-all. I will not let Felheim obtain another weapon of power! Felheim? You think I wish to obtain this power... for Felheim? You are profoundly mistaken. The power will be mine, and mine alone. ...It matters not. I will not allow you to take it. End of Emeric fight (Victory): Hmph... Aurania is filled with such irritating pests. ... Thankfully, they're easily crushed. End of Emeric fight (Defeat): Your journey ends here, Sigrid. Start of Valder fight: Sigrid! ...Valder. I know of the weapon you seek... Of your wish to undermine my rule... Tell me - how long have you conspired against me? How long? You really have no idea, do you? This is what irritates me the most about you mortals... You are all so young, so naive - like children... And, like children, you think that you are at the centre of the cosmos. Just like every wielder of that Gauntlet before you... You don't realise that you don't matter. That you never did. ...You've become arrogant in your old age, Sigrid. Let me show you what true power is. End of Valder fight (Victory): You... traitor... All those years of obeying your orders... Listening to you bloviate about the rights of the dead... And decry the treatment of Felheim... All that whinging. The look on your face at this moment... makes it all worthwhile. End of Valder fight (Defeat): How foolish you were... Clearly age and wisdom do not always go hand in hand. Start of Elodie fight: Who are you, creature of shadow, who comes seeking this power? I had suspected this artefact would have a defensive enchantment of sorts... But you're something else altogether, aren't you? I am Princess Elodie, the guardian of this accursed weapon. I shall surrender it to no one, least of all one such as you. If you attempt to claim it, I will be forced to take your life. Life? I have no life to give. I deal only in death. End of Elodie fight (Victory): It's over? I thought that fight was never going to end. End of Elodie fight (Defeat): There are fates worse than death, creature of shadow. Ending Cutscene: (Enter Sigrid.) <Sigrid>: FINALLY! <Sigrid>: I'VE WAITED LONG ENOUGH! <Sigrid>: Ahem. (Sigrid claims Requiem's power.) (Fade to black.) (Cherrystone fields. Sigrid and Dreadknights chase a Swordsman.) (Felheim Castle. Sigrid and Dreadhounds chase Valder and Ragna.) (Volcanic road. Mercia, Emeric, Tenri, Ryota and Nuru gets surrounded by Sigrid and her forces.) (Volcanic forest. Sigrid and three vampires.) <Sigrid>: This world of shadow... <Sigrid>: ...is rather enjoyable, is it not? (Fade to black.)

Ragna

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Sedge	Caesar	Koji	Mercia	Elodie

Valder

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Caesar	Mercia	Tenri	Emeric	Elodie

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Start of Caesar fight: This artefact of great power... I must find it... Arf! Where did this dog come from? Is it a stray? Arf arf! Wait, are those Cherrystone soldiers rallying behind it? Would the armies of Cherrystone truly follow the leadership of a... a dog? Grrr... I don't know why I expect anything different from that nation of fools... Though it IS a magnificient-looking beast. Nevertheless, this 'Commander' must be dealt with like any other. End of Caesar fight (Victory): Whine... There is no sense in whining about your loss. ...Why am I talkig to a dog about 'sense'? Why am I talking to a dog AT ALL? Start of Mercia fight: Queen Mercia? So you also seek this great and powerful weapon? I don't want to use its power for myself, Valder. I just need to stop the likes of you from getting it! How noble of you. And how ignorant. Ignorant?? You seem to believe that the people of Cherrystone are inherently good. You seem to believe that you, yourself, are above temptation. I don't want ultimate power, Valder. I'm not like you! How presumptuous you are, Queen Mercia of Cherrystone. Perhaps in time you will see that things are not so black and white. That is the problem with the living... They cannot grasp the mutability of concepts like morality. All I know, Valder, is that I have to do what I believe is right... And right now, that means I have to stop you! End of Mercia fight (Victory): When you find this magic weapon... What are you planning to do with it? I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise. Start of Tenri fight: Stand down, necromancer. I know you're after the artefact of power. Retreat, and you may be fortunate enough to avoid bloodshed. Such hostility toward a foreign noble is unbecoming, Empress. A noble? There isn't a noble bone in your body. You are no more than a warlord leading a horde of grotesque abominations. You are no different from those who wore that Gauntlet before you. They failed to defeat Heavensong, just as you will fail to defeat me now. Ah, still clinging to the past, I see. I cannot speak for my predecessors... But I care little either way about the fate of Heavensong. The living tire me. Only the dead hold my concern. Then perhaps you should join them in the grave. End of Tenri fight (Victory): You may have bested me today... But the nations of the living won't be brought to ruin so easily! 'Brought to ruin'? You have such a narrow-minded view of my ambitions. ... Farewell, Empress. Start of Emeric fight: Valder. By the look of you, mage, I would say you wish to stop me. This weapon you seek... It will be the end of you! Its very existence is a threat to the living and the dead alike! Ha! Do you truly believe the words you speak? Or are you just afraid...? Afraid that, perhaps, I alone may be strong enough to wield its power. After all, I command the Fell Gauntlet. My will dominates its magic. Who is to say that it will not be the same with this 'weapon'? You won't get the chance to find out. End of Emeric fight (Victory): You're a fool. Your ego will be your undoing. We shall see. Start of Elodie fight: I have sensed a... strangely familiar force approaching this place for quite some time... I am Elodie, guardian of the weapon. I will not allow you to claim it. I don't recall asking for permission. I shall take it whether you allow it or not. That Gauntlet you wield... I have not seen it for countless years. The forges that created it also brought this instrument into the world. How curious it is to witness their reunion. When I heard of the artefact you carry, I suspected its connection to the Fell Gauntlet. The truth is, I have no interest in wielding your weapon. Is that so? Then why venture to this lonely place, only to meet your end? My end? No, I don't think I will be dying here. Once I banish you, phantom, I shall absorb the weapon's power into the Gauntlet. Such aberrance! What would compel you to upset the balance of life and death? ... No matter. You will not leave this place alive. End of Elodie fight (Victory): The Lord of Death has no fear of ghosts. Ending Cutscene: (Enter Valder.) <Valder>: At last... <Valder>: I have no need for this relic, but as for the magic it holds... <Valder>: I claim this power! (Valder absorbs Requiem's power.) <Valder>: Felheim has stood in the shadows for too long! The world is blind, blighted by ignorance. <Valder>: From the moment we are born, our lives are forfeit. <Valder>: Death is our past, and our future. <Valder>: It is time that the living and the dead shared this world... equally. (Fade to white.) (Cherrystone village. Enter two Cherrystone Villagers and a red Undead Villager.) <Undead Villager>: Clatter chatter chatter chatter. (Enter second red Undead Villager.) <Villager>: Skeletons! Run! (Exit two Villagers as a third red Undead Villager enters.) (Heavensong bridge. One Heavensong Villager.) (Enter yellow Undead Villager.) (Exit Villager.) (Forest. Green Undead Villager being chased by Quagmutt.) (Cherrystone Village. Cherrystone Villager and one red Undead Villager.) <Narration>: Some time later... <Undead Villager>: Chatter chatter? (Enter second Villager.) <Villager>: Uh, chatter chatter... chatter? <Undead Villager>: Chatter chatter! <Villager>: Haha! The undead aren't so bad after all. <Villager>: You think...? This whole thing still gives me the creeps... <Undead Villager>: Chatter chatter chatter. <Villager>: Hahaha! Yeah... <Villager>: What? What did he say? <Villager>: He said you're gonna have to live with it.

Greenfinger

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Emeric	Tenri	Caesar	Koji	Elodie

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Start of Emeric fight: Ah, let me guess - you too are seeking the weapon of power? There's no need for us to fight. I believe both you and I have the same goal... The destruction of that monstrosity. Human hands forged it... I do not believe they can destroy it. Its destruction may be beyond me, but I can seal it away. And what if you fail? I don't intend to fail. People so often have the best of intentions... Unfortunately, I cannot rely on good intentions alone. End of Emeric fight (Victory): ... This task is of insurmountable importance. I hope you know what you're getting yourself into. You need not worry. Start of Tenri fight: Empress! I am surprised to see you here. I could say the same to you, Greenfinger. I presume you are also on the trail of this mysterious artefact? If it is even a fraction as powerful as they say, it is a grave threat to Heavensong. I must claim it so that no one else can. A responsible approach, Empress. It is unfortunate that I, too, had the same idea in mind. I understand, Greenfinger. We both have our subjects to think of, after all. It is no surprise that a crisis such as this would render our goals... incompatible. You are as wiser as always, Empress. Come, to battle. End of Tenri fight (Victory): Victory lies with the Floran this time, Empress. Indeed it does. My forces are expended - I shall not hinder you any further. Farewell, Empress. Start of Caesar fight: Hmm? What's this dog doing here? Arf! Are you...? No, you couldn't possibly be... You seek the weapon too?! Arf arf! What a curious turn of events. Grrr... But such is life. I will overcome any obstacle... No matter how hairy. End of Caesar fight (Victory): Whine... It is for the best, my furry friend. I fear this task is too great for a dog... Even one of your calibre. Start of Koji fight: The artefact is close now, I can feel it... That's right, it is! And I'm gonna get it first! Oh? Aren't you a little young for a quest of this magnitude? Hey! Aren't you a little OLD? ...Sorry, that was rude. Hohoho. Perhaps I touched a nerve there. Grown-ups are always telling me I'm too young for stuff! But I got this far, didn't I? You did indeed, child. Unfortunately, I cannot let you proceed any further. We'll see about that! End of Koji fight (Victory): Aw man, how could I lose? Do not despair, young one. I may have won this battle... But you fought with the skill of one beyond your years. R-really? Indeed. Start of Elodie fight: What manner of creature are you who has journeyed here? I am Greenfinger Zawan, of the Floran. It is a pleasure to meet you. I am Princess Elodie, eternal guardian of the accursed instrument. Long ago, when I stilled lived, there were no such things as 'Floran'. This new world is a curious one. It is an honour to be an ambassador for my kind, Princess Elodie. I have come here to claim this artefact you guard, in the name of my people. It sounds to me as if taking it from you may relieve you of a heavy burden. Taking it from me? My soul is bound to this accursed weapon. A burden perhaps, but mine to bear. I cannot, and must not, let another take it. Then I suppose we must do battle. After all, if I do not claim it myself, others will come. Others less wise than myself... 'Others will come'? Then they will perish by my hand. As will you... End of Elodie fight (Victory): Farewell, Elodie... Ending Cutscene: <Greenfinger>: This weapon you left behind... <Greenfinger>: It is a truly powerful object. <Greenfinger>: I can feel its pull... <Greenfinger>: It wants disunity... Destruction... Darkness... <Greenfinger>: I will not succumb. <Greenfinger>: Give up your power! (White flash.) <Greenfinger>: Huh? I felt its magic travel through me... A force like a crashing wave. <Greenfinger>: But what became of it? Where did it go? (Cherrystone fields. Two Villagers running. Transforms into Forest.) (Felheim. Ragna running. Transforms into Snow Forest.) (Cherrystone road. Swordsman and Dog. Tranforms into Forest.) (Exit Swordsman and Dog.) (Enter Greenfinger.) <Greenfinger>: No... <Greenfinger>: The whole world... What have I done? (Enter Villager.) <Villager>: What's going in?! There are trees EVERYWHERE! (Exit Villager.) (Enter two Slashers.) <Slasher>: North is sssame as south! <Slasher>: East and wessst too! <Slasher>: YAAAY! FOREST PLANET! (Enter third and fourth Slashers.) (Fade to black.)

Nuru

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Koji	Valder	Caesar	Tenri	Elodie

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Start of Koji fight: Oh man, searching for this 'ancient artefact' sounds like SO much fun! It's official! I totally have a new quest! Not so fast! Huh? What are you doing here, kid? I'm after the artefact too! Which means we're rivals! Wait, what would YOU want with an ancient super-weapon? I was thinking I could build a giant super-puppet with it. That... sounds pretty awesome, actually. Which is too bad! Because I'm totally not going to let you get it! I guess we're gonna have to fight over it, aren't we? You read my mind! End of Koji fight (Victory): Tough luck, kid! I win this one! Fair and square. Good luck on your quest! Thanks! See you around! Start of Valder fight: Oh, it's THIS jerk. Do not tell me you, too, seek the legendary weapon of power? Of course! I'm ALL ABOUT hunting for cool treasure! ...You are just a child, in over your head. A child, huh? I might be young, but I've done a lot in my time! Besides, how old were YOU when you got that dumb gauntlet you wear? ... Yeah, that's what I thought. So let's drop the chit-chat and get straight to the part where I beat you! End of Valder fight (Victory): I misjudged this situation... Nah, you misjudged ME! It takes more than rickety skeletons and dark magic to stop Nuru! Start of Caesar fight: Oh, hey there! You're Mercia's dog, right? Arf! Woof! ...I was hoping I'd get to spar with her! But she hasn't caught with me. Arf arf! Sorry, I don't speak... 'dog'. Grrr... Wait, do you want to fight? Is that what's happening here? Arf! Sure, I'll fight you! I'll fight you tooth and claw! Woof! End of Caesar fight (Victory): Whine. Sorry, buddy. No hard feelings, right? Huff. Hey, when you see Mercia again, tell her I say hi! Start of Tenri fight: I think I'm getting close to the end of my quest! I can't wait! You shall go no further than this, hunter. Ooh, that's fightin' talk! Is that a challenge? Wait a minute, you're Tenri, the Empress of Heavensong! That is correct. Oh boy! This is gonna be a pretty cool fight! There doesn't need to be a fight. Lay down your weapon. Abandon your quest. If you do not comply, I cannot guarantee your safety. No can do, lady! I'm not one to back down from ANYTHING! I was afraid you'd say that. End of Tenri fight (Victory): You're pretty good! We should battle again sometime. ... Maybe next time we can make a wager? I'd love your cool mask as a trophy! Start of Elodie fight: Who comes to this lonely place? I'm Nuru! Champion hunter, intergalactic adventurer, and all around good egg! I am Princess Elodie, guardian of this vile artefact. Your words are strange, as is your appearance. Huh, you act like you've never seen a Floran before! I have not. Wow, you MUST be old! From understanding, the Floran have been on this planet for a LONG time. ...'On this planet'? Oh, uh, forget it. But anyway, I'm gonna need to take your spooky musical instrument now. You shall not claim it. Its power is too great. All I can offer you is a merciful death. I am sorry that you travelled all this way only to die here. I wish it was not so. I was expecting this reaction. This tends to be how these things go. After all, every quest needs a good climactic fight at the end! End of Elodie fight (Victory): That was a pretty intense battle! I was almost worried for a second! Ending Cutscene: <Nuru>: You nearly made me break a sweat! <Nuru>: And to victor go the spoils! (Enter Mercia.) <Mercia>: Nuru, stop! <Nuru>: Mercia?! I didn't think you'd be here so soon... <Mercia>: That artefact - it's evil! You can't take it! <Nuru>: Relax, it's okay! I'm not gonna touch it! <Nuru>: Hey, Esther! You're listening in, right? You wanna take this thing away already? (Column of light takes Requiem away.) <Nuru>: Mission complete! <Mercia>: I... have no idea what's going on. <Nuru>: Heh, don't worry about it! Consider the whole situation dealt with. <Mercia>: If... If you say so. <Nuru>: You know, I was gonna leave this world after I'd finished this assignment, but... <Nuru>: ...what's the rush? I like it here! <Nuru>: C'mon, why don't I show you some advanced spear-fighting techniques? <Mercia>: Now you're talking my language! (Exit Nuru and Mercia.)

Sedge

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Sigrid	Ragna	Mercia	Ryota	Elodie

Koji

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Valder	Emeric	Greenfinger	Tenri	Elodie

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Start of Valder fight: This 'ancient weapon' sounds amazing. Imagine the things I could build with it! Not so fast, child. You are seeking something that is beyond your ability to control. Hey, you don't know that! I'm not just a kid, you know! I built Tenko here all by myself! Impressive... You are a very resourceful child. Just as I once was. But now you're just old and spooky, huh? 'Old... and spooky'? Is that any way to speak to the Lord of the Dead? 'L-Lord of the Dead'?! You're, er, no match for me and Tenko! End of Valder fight (Victory): I am impressed. Perhaps when you're older we will do battle again. And on that day, I will not hold back. Start of Emeric fight: I wonder where the weapon could be. I'm sure I'm getting closer... Prince Koji, you must abandon this quest. Who are you, sir? And... why should I abandon my quest? I'm doing pretty well so far! This weapon you seel is no toy. It is an arcane force of evil. As for me, well, I'm an old friend of your mother's. Oh no! Don't tell mom what I'm doing! She'll be so mad at me! Then perhaps you should turn back. I... can't. I have to prove I can do this! Even if I have to fight you! I will not go easy on you... Oh, you won't need to - I can beat you fair and square! End of Emeric fight (Victory): If you proceed, you may be gravely-- I fear for your wellbeing. Don't worry about me! With Tenko's help, no one can stop me! Start of Greenfinger fight: My my... You are a very young human. I'm a kid, I know! Everyone KEEPS pointing that out. Young one... I've lived long enough to know that youth should never be underestimated. ...Thank you. Unfortunately, this artefact you seek... I must obtain it for the Floran people. Oh. Does that mean we can't be friends? We can be friends, young one. But a leader must prioritise their people above all else. End of Greenfinger fight (Victory): I won? AWESOME! I was indeed right not to underestimate you, young one. Sorry! No hard feelings, right? No hard feelings, indeed. Start of Tenri fight: Mom?! Hello, Koji. Am... Am I in trouble? Not yet. I'm waiting to hear your explanation. E-Explanation? For running off without my permission on the trail of a dangerous weapon. I just thought... I'm the Prince of Heavensong, and I'm nearly twelve! People think I'm... They don't think I can... I can help! I want to help you! And dad! And Auntie Mari! I can do it! Hm. I see. Let's put that conviction to the test. W-What? A good ruler must be able to put duty above all else. If you aren't willing to best your own mother in battle... Then you do not have the resolve needed to protect your people. Okay... If I h-have to! End of Tenri fight (Victory): Hmm. Well done, Koji. It seems I have been underestimating your abilities. ...There's a bittersweetness to watching your child grow up. A sense of accomplishment, and a sense of loss. ... You are still young, Koji. But , no one should be solely defined by the number of years they have lived. So I will respect your wishes, and leave it to you. If tou wish to go on... I will not try to change your mind or stand in your way. Thanks, Mom. In that case... I'm going to finish what I started! Start of Elodie fight: So someone has finally come to this accursed place. It has been so long... I'm Koji, Prince of Heavensong! I'm looking f or the, uh, super-powerful artefact! You are so young to have ventured here. This is most unfortunate. I am Princess Elodie, the guardian of the artefact you seek. But I am afraid that I cannot give it to you, Koji of Heavensong. I've worked really hard to get here. I can't just turn back now! I am sorry. If you try to take this weapon, your life will be forfeit. The risk is too great. If I have to fight you, I will! This is not a battle you can win... You know, adults ALWAYS underestimate me. But I'm starting to realise... That's THEIR mistake! End of Elodie fight (Victory): Whoa... Did she just... explode?! Ending Cutscene: <Koji>: I guess she's gone... <Koji>: I did it! I KNEW I could! <Koji>: Would you look at this thing, Tenko? <Koji>: I know just what I'm going to do with it... (Fade to black.) (Enter Mecha Tenko which glows with Requiem's power. It is so tall that Koji is in the clouds as they walk across the land.)

Ryota

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Mercia	Sigrid	Nuru	Sedge	Elodie

Dialogue

Start of Mercia fight: This rumored weapon of great power... I wonder who else seeks it? Oh, hey Ryota! Queen Mercia! What are you doing here? I heard rumors of an evil weapon that's resurfaced from long ago. I want to find it - and destroy it. I... I am afraid that means we are at odds. I have orders from the Empress herself to seek this weapon for Heavensong. I see... Well, even if this means we have to fight... It doesn't have to come between us as friends! ...Nothing could mar my admiration for you, Mercia. That's kind of you, Ryota! Even so... I won't hold back! I would expect nothing less. End of Mercia fight (Victory): I hope you can forgive me, but I must serve my empress. I understand, Ryota. Please, just promise me that this weapon won't fall into the wrong hands. You have my word. Start of Sigrid fight: Who stands in my way? Do you also seek the weapon? I have sought it for longer than you can imagine. But I owe you no answers. Who are you to question me? Wait! Don't answer that. I don't care. You're just another human I need to cut my way through. It's like wading through a thicket... made of idiots. How tedious. You respect nothing - not your opponent, not humanity... Not even the sanctity of life itself. ...True. A very accurate assessment. I will not allow you to get your claws on this weapon. I wasn't asking for your permission. End of Sigrid fight (Victory): Hmph... Somehow you have managed to postpone your death... For now. ...Contemptible creature. Start of Nuru fight: Nuru? So the Floran also seek this weapon. Not 'the' Floran, just 'a' Floran. You should really learn not to make sweeping generalisations. Forgive me. Still, what reason could you have to seek it out? It's a legendary artefact - and I'll hunt anything! ...Even treasure! You seek it... for the sake of seeking? Sure! Isn't that a good enough reason? Personally, I wish to claim it to honour my Empress, and to protect my nation. Those are pretty good reasons... I guess. Welp, I suppose we better fight for it. End of Nuru fight (Victory): You fought well. Yeah, I know. Now go get that weapon already, you've earned it! Very well. Goodbye, Nuru. Start of Sedge fight: SEDGE! Hahaha. A human who knows Sssedge's name? Perhapsss he wishes to fight. Perhapss he wishes to die... You do not remember me? We have fought before. You defeated me then. You will not do so this time. Ssedge has hunted many humans. None of them were ssspecial. But now Sssedge has sssomething exceptional to hunt. You too seek this legendary weapon?! Yesss! Such a special weapon should belong to Ssedge! ...I shall savour ridding the world of your savagery, Sedge. Hahaha... ...Ssedge thinks the human overestimates his abilities! Thisss might be fun after all! End of Sedge fight (Victory): Hsss... Perhaps now you'll remember me. Start of Elodie fight: I am Elodie, guardian of the weapon you seek. I am sorry, warrior, that you have ventured so far only to die by my hand. I don't intend to die. But if I should fall... ...I am glad that it will have been in the service of my Empress. You are loyal to your nation. To your 'Empress'. But your fealty is nothing compared to the allure of this instrument of ruin. It will twist your character, turn you into a vicious shadow of yourself... I can assure you that death is a more welcome fate. We shall see about that. So we shall. End of Elodie fight (Victory): Goodbye, spirit. I shall heed your words, but I shall not let them sway me from my path. Ending Cutscene: <Ryota>: So this is what we've all been fighting for... <Ryota>: It's power... I can feel it. <Ryota>: Trying to draw me in, tempting me with all I could ever want. <Ryota>: I am beyond your thrall - my life and service are already pledged to another. <Ryota>: I will claim you in the name of Heavensong. (Fade to black.) (Desert Road. Tenri and her guards meet Ryota.) <Tenri>: I wish to speak alone with General Ryota. (Guards exit.) <Ryota>: Your Highness... I was not expecting you outside the capita <Tenri>: I heard word of what you had accomplished, Ryota. <Tenri>: I wished to come and meet you. <Ryota>: I have brought the artefact. It is safe. <Tenri>: You know... <Tenri>: When I first heard word of this weapon, I initially thought to seek it myself. <Tenri>: But I knew... I knew I would not be able to resist its pull. <Tenri>: There are temptations within me, things I would no doubt do with such power. <Tenri>: But your will, Ryota, is strong. Your character immutable. <Ryota>: Y-your Majesty... <Tenri>: Heavensong is fortunate to have you, Ryota. Always remember that. (Fade to black.)

Tenri

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Greenfinger	Ragna	Sigrid	Valder	Elodie

Dialogue

Start of Greenfinger fight: We have not met for some time, Empress. Greenfinger Zawan. Tell me, why are you here? It is unusual for a Greenfinger to leave their dominion. As it is for an empress of Heavensong! Let me guess - you, too, seek the ancient weapon? Of course! An enchanted weapon would serve the Floran well, and keep them safe. But it is not like Heavensong to be involved with magics of any kind. What reason do you have to seek this power, Empress? My reasons are my own. Nevertheless, we are unfortunately at odds. It is unfortunate indeed. End of Greenfinger fight (Victory): My apologies. It was a necessity to remove you from this competition. I understand, Empress. But when you find this artefact of power... ...Do not let it claim your heart. You need not worry on that score, Greenfinger. Farewell, for now. End of Greenfinger fight (Defeat): You may rest easy, Empress. The Floran will not misuse this power. Start of Ragna fight: Agent of Felheim, why are you here? Why do you think? I'm here to FIGHT you! Valder's looking for something, and doesn't want you in the way! If Valder wishes to stop me, he is going ot have to try harder than this. Wait, what's that supposed to mean?! It means that the Felheim Legion is no threat to Heavensong. And that your prowess as a commander is questionable, to say the least. Shut up! You will LOSE! And I don't mean 'lose the fight'. I mean 'LOSE YOUR HEAD'! Says the girl whose head is barely attached to her body... Are you one of Valder's crude experiments? HEY! Why'd you have to make it personal?! I WILL CRUSH YOU!! End of Ragna fight (Victory): URGH! How did I lose?! Never mind that. I have word for your master. Tell Valder that if he wishes to stop me... He should fight me himself. End of Ragna fight (Defeat): I must have... misjudged the situation. Did you misjudge the situation, or the RAGNA?! What is a 'Ragna'? It's ME, you idiot! Start of Sigrid fight: You are another of Valder's minions, are you not? Spare me the theatrics. You're just like every other mortal... You love the sound of your own voice. Have you come here just to deride me? We both know I'm here to kill you. Such an arrogant creature. You humans know much about arrogance. To live such short, fragile lives... And to hold onto the belief that your existence is meaningful? How foolish. You are a wretched beast. If immortality comes at such a cost... I will happily keep my mortality. Enjoy it while you can - it will be over MUCH sooner than you think. End of Sigrid fight (Victory): Hmph. Accept your defeat with some grace, vampire. ...You're after that weapon, aren't you? Maybe you're destined for an eternity of darkness after all. You know nothing of my destiny. End of Sigrid fight (Defeat): Yet another mortal who overestimated themselves. Start of Valder fight: Empress... Finally, we meet. I do not have it in me to greet a Fell Lord as if they were a dignitary. Such a cold reception, Empress! My predecessors must have made quite an impression... All who wear that gauntlet crave power. I have no reason to think you are any different. 'Crave power'? A curious turn of phrase. Considering that YOU are searching for the same weapon I am. You know nothing of my motives. I'm sure that you seek it with good intentions. To 'protect your people'... ...Perhaps to prevent it from falling into the hands of others. In that way, you and I are not so different. Ha! You and I are nothing alike. You hide in your grim sanctum, in the cold darkness... Accompanied by a sea of shambling corpses and creatures of shadow. You have no people. You have no purpose. You are empty. ... Now witness the might of a more vital nation! End of Valder fight (Victory): Now that we have met... Now that I have defeated you... I must say, Valder, that I expected... more. The power you seek will be your downfall. No, it will be yours. We will meet again soon, Fell Lord. End of Valder fight (Defeat): Farewell, Empress. Start of Elodie fight: Why have you come to this place? Do you seek the arcane power of the artefact? I am Empress Tenri of Heavensong. And... I do. I am Princess Elodie, the guardian of this instrument of death. It was created in order to protect my people, but it only brought their ruin. Do not inflict this pestilence upon your subjects, Empress. It shall corrupt your heart. I have faced darkness before, and triumphed. This weapon will bring me and my people peace and security. It shall bring you nothing, for you shall not claim it. I am sorry, but a merciful death in this lonely place is all I can offer you. If this must come to battle, then so be it. End of Elodie fight (Victory): My apologies, Princess. It had to be this way. End of Elodie fight (Defeat): Trust me, Empress Tenri. This was for the best. Ending Cutscene: <Tenri>: I claim this weapon in the name of my family. (Fade to white. Dark Tenri appears.) <Dark Tenri>: In the name of your family? <Tenri>: What is this...? <Dark Tenri>: So few of the imperial house endure - your family whittled down to scant remains... <Dark Tenri>: An aunt, a husband, a child... <Dark Tenri>: All precious. All fragile. <Dark Tenri>: You are the only thing that stands between them and a cruel, unfeeling world... <Dark Tenri>: One day, there is no telling when, you will be gone. <Dark Tenri>: And then what becomes of those you hold dear...? <Tenri>: They will be safe. The might of the Empire-- <Dark Tenri>: The Empire cannot stop the things that wait in the shadows. <Dark Tenri>: But YOU can protect the ones you love. You are capable, you just lack... resolve. <Dark Tenri>: With my help... With Requiem's help... You can take that final step. <Tenri>: Who are you? <Dark Tenri>: I am the one who can end the scourge of the undead, and avenge your murdered parents. <Dark Tenri>: I am the one who can ensure the enduring security of your empire, and your only child. <Dark Tenri>: I am what you must become if you are to protect what you hold dearest. (Fade to white.) (Felheim roads. Ragna fights valiantly before being cornered by Heavensong troops.) (In the clouds. Sigrid is surrounded by Heavensong fliers.) (Felheim Castle. Valder is brought before Dark Tenri and her honor guard.) <Dark Tenri>: I told you we would meet again, Valder. <Valder>: Have you come to put an end to me, Empress? <Dark Tenri>: Felheim has brought suffering to Aurania again and again. Tonight I end that cycle for good. <Valder>: At what cost? Look at what you've done. You've become everything you ever sought to destroy. <Dark Tenri>: I tire of your words. Go quietly to your grave. (Dark Tenri and Valder charge at each other. Fade to black.)

Wulfar

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Sedge	Ragna	Sigrid	Vesper	Elodie

Dialogue

Start of Sedge fight: What's thisss? Big game? And just as Sedge was getting peckisssh. Seekin' exotic meats, are we? Sedge ssseeks the ancient weapon of power. Exotic meatsss are just a perk. Seems we're here for the same thing. Broadly speakin'. Not at all. The little giant is here to run, and Sssedge is here to chase him! Dinnae bite off more than ye can chew, tree man. Hahaha! Sedge does not fear big game. All fall to Sedge. End of Sedge fight (Victory): Right, Floran. I'll be gettin' on. Was lovely fightin' wi' ye. End of Sedge fight (Defeat): That was fun! Start of Ragna fight: Woah, cool hammer! Can I hold it? No. Not even just for a second? No. Why not? What's so special about it? It's just a dumb hammer! Maybe I didn't even want to hold it anyway!!! Good, because you cannae. WHY NOT?! Give me that hammer OR I'LL CRUSH YOU INTO DUST! ... No. GRRR, THAT'S IT!!! PREPARE TO BE PULVERISED!!! End of Ragna fight (Victory): Ye put up a good fight, lassie. Go away and stop being nice to me. End of Ragna fight (Defeat): Hahaha! I did it!!! Now give me the hammer. Start of Sigrid fight: Hmm. What are you? Are you human? Why are you so big? Which one of those insultin' questions do you want me to answer first? Oh, don't stretch your limited cognitive capacity on my account... I can tell by your slack jaw and your wilful impertinence that you're a human. And I can tell by yer pallid hue and stuck-up snout that yer a vampire. A sharp wit - but is it sharp as my claws? I've no intention of findin' out. I'm just here lookin' for an ancient weapon. I'm afraid what you're looking for is destined to be mine... But on the upside, you'll soon be too dead to care. End of Sigrid fight (Victory): So you've brought yourself a little time before you shuffle off this mortal coil... But death will claim you soon enough. Och, yer a sore loser. Be off wi' ye. End of Sigrid fight (Defeat): The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Start of Vesper fight: Vesper... So yer after this weapon too. Of course I am! You know me, Wulfar - I've always had big plans. You know: sack a country or two, establish my dominion, become deified in the eyes of my followers... That sort of thing. That's not the Vesper I knew. Well, in the old days, I would have settled for a lot less. C'est la vie! Times change. Even if they sometimes need a helping hand... I'm gettin' tired of this preamble, Vesper. Either stand aside, or fight. Hahaha. To war, then. End of Vesper fight (Victory): Ye lost, Vesper. Ye always do in the end. Is it really worth it, fightin' yer own people? ... Je ne regrette rien. Aye, keep tellin' yerself that. End of Vesper fight (Defeat): Quite the divertissement, but I really must be getting on. Goodbye, Wulfar. Start of Elodie fight: Who are you stranger, who comes in search of this vile weapon? I'm Wulfar, Chief of the Outlaws, and I'll be needin' that... cello. This accursed instrument is mine alone to bear. You shall not claim it. I'm sorry, lass, but I wasnae askin'. You intend to take it by force? I see the world has not changed... You are prepared to die in pursuit of this folly? Folly, is it? To fight for the extrinsic equality of intrinsically equal beings? To strike blow after blow against the gilded walls of our oppressors until that hollow shell shatters at last, and crumbles to dust? To rally one's mind and might against a regime that demeans us all, to our very cores, because no human being should ever be subjugated? That's no folly, lass... No matter your intent, the outcome will always be the same. And so, with sorrow, I comment you to your grave. End of Elodie fight (Victory): Sorry lassie, ye just weren't as strong as ma convictions. End of Elodie fight (Defeat): Foolish man. There is no ideal that can be achieved by evil means. Ending Cutscene: <Wulfar>: Right then... (Fade to white. Dark Wulfar appears.) <Wulfar>: That's ... not what I expected. <Dark Wulfar>: Aye, well... I tend to defy expectations. <Dark Wulfar>: The key to freein' this world? <Dark Wulfar>: A world so mired in archaic rules that governance is served on a platter to those whose only claim to leadership is born of centuries of oppression. <Dark Wulfar>: Where good, honest people are born and live and die without ever experiencing a dream of self-determination. <Dark Wulfar>: It dosnae have to be like that, Wulfar. Together, you and I can put things right. <Wulfar>: They say yer evil. <Dark Wulfar>: Is that yer only reservation? <Dark Wulfar>: They say the same of you, do they not? Anyone who dares to stand against them is vilified. Ye know that. <Wulfar>: Aye, ye speak the truth. <Wulfar>: It'll be an honor to work with ye. <Wulfar>: We'll set about puttin' this world to rights. <Dark Wulfar>: Topple our oppressors. <Wulfar>: Hand the power to the people. <Dark Wulfar>: Aye, hand it over. <Dark Wulfar>: Or not. (Wulfar turns into Dark Wulfar. Fade to black.)

Errol & Orla

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Mercia	Ragna	Sigrid	Sedge	Elodie

Vesper

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Sigrid	Sedge	Nuru	Emeric	Elodie

Maps

Arcade mode randomly selects a one-versus-one (1v1) skirmish map for each mission. The maps that can be found in Arcade mode can all be played in Multiplayer and are provided as part of the built-in map selection. Not all multiplayer maps are used in Arcade mode.

The map chosen depends on what stage of the Arcade run is being played. Each map can only appear for specific stages of the run.

Map name	Available stages
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Ashen Brook			✓	✓
Emerald Fen		✓	✓	✓
The Sunder Sea			✓	✓
Manta Bay			✓	✓
Longshore	✓	✓
Tiktak Canyon		✓	✓	✓
Ton Ton Oasis		✓	✓	✓
Harmony Harbour				✓	✓
The Glen	✓	✓
Rimy Ruins	✓	✓
Lilipad			✓	✓	✓
Sapphire Strait			✓	✓
Lake Aloof			✓	✓	✓
Ponderland	✓	✓
Snowrift				✓	✓
Howling Bight			✓	✓	✓
Greenhaven		✓	✓	✓
Mottled Tarn			✓	✓	✓
Marsh Hollow	✓	✓	✓
The Hinterlands	✓	✓	✓
Muskox Mountains				✓	✓
Rambling Range				✓	✓
Angel Isle				✓	✓
Icy Steppe		✓	✓	✓
Choral Coast			✓	✓	✓
Frosted Keep	✓	✓
Butterfly Island	✓	✓	✓
Ban Ban Beach	✓	✓	✓
Pinpon Pools		✓	✓	✓
Burdock Beck	✓	✓	✓
Highland Hills			✓	✓	✓
Ivy Island			✓	✓	✓
Lake Lament			✓	✓
Merryheath				✓	✓
Ringping		✓	✓	✓
Silver Vale	✓	✓	✓
Ten Tone Island		✓	✓	✓
Thistle Down	✓	✓	✓