Английский:
<id1024579#>Reunion with Dycedarg<#>

<id1024579#>Reunion with Dycedarg<#>

Английский:
<id1024580#>Ramza found his way to Eagrose, the high seat of Gallionne, and immediately made for the castle, where his brother Dycedarg, counsel to Duke Larg the White Lion, awaited his arrival. Argath, in his haste to avenge the deaths of his fellows, pleaded fervently to be granted a troop of soldiers, but was roundly rebuked by Dycedarg.<#>

<id1024580#>Ramza found his way to Eagrose, the high seat of Gallionne, and immediately made for the castle, where his brother Dycedarg, counsel to Duke Larg the White Lion, awaited his arrival. Argath, in his haste to avenge the deaths of his fellows, pleaded fervently to be granted a troop of soldiers, but was roundly rebuked by Dycedarg.<#>

Английский:
<id1024581#>At Eagrose Castle<#>

<id1024581#>At Eagrose Castle<#>

Английский:
<id1024582#>Following his audience with Dycedarg, Ramza chanced upon his other siblings Zalbaag and Alma in the gardens. Zalbaag, as Knight Devout in command of the Northern Order, as their father Barbaneth was before him, soon departed to pursue a troupe of bandits. But as he made to leave, he confided in Ramza that a spy in his employ had recently disappeared in the vicinity of the merchant city of Dorter.<#>

<id1024582#>Following his audience with Dycedarg, Ramza chanced upon his other siblings Zalbaag and Alma in the gardens. Zalbaag, as Knight Devout in command of the Northern Order, as their father Barbaneth was before him, soon departed to pursue a troupe of bandits. But as he made to leave, he confided in Ramza that a spy in his employ had recently disappeared in the vicinity of the merchant city of Dorter.<#>

Английский:
<id1024583#>Monsters in Their Midst<#>

<id1024583#>Monsters in Their Midst<#>

Английский:
<id1024584#>In order to learn of the Corpse Brigade's recent movements, Ramza and his comrades embarked for Dorter, with their path leading them through the Siedge Weald. Though the creatures there sought to end their journey, they were able to dispatch the beasts and put the forest behind them.<#>

<id1024584#>In order to learn of the Corpse Brigade's recent movements, Ramza and his comrades embarked for Dorter, with their path leading them through the Siedge Weald. Though the creatures there sought to end their journey, they were able to dispatch the beasts and put the forest behind them.<#>

Английский:
<id1024585#>In Pursuit of Gustav<#>

<id1024585#>In Pursuit of Gustav<#>

Английский:
<id1024586#>Ramza's party combed the slums of Dorter and turned up the Corpse Brigade, with their leader Wiegraf spotted among their ranks. After setting them to rout, Delita and Argath took one man prisoner and interrogated him as to Marquis Elmdore's whereabouts. The brigand confessed to the abduction, but said it was the work of the Corpse Brigade's second-in-command, Gustav Margriff, who desired a ransom. He also divulged that Gustav and Wiegraf could not see eye to eye over the Brigade's future course of action.<#>

<id1024586#>Ramza's party combed the slums of Dorter and turned up the Corpse Brigade, with their leader Wiegraf spotted among their ranks. After setting them to rout, Delita and Argath took one man prisoner and interrogated him as to Marquis Elmdore's whereabouts. The brigand confessed to the abduction, but said it was the work of the Corpse Brigade's second-in-command, Gustav Margriff, who desired a ransom. He also divulged that Gustav and Wiegraf could not see eye to eye over the Brigade's future course of action.<#>

Английский:
<id1024587#>Marquis Elmdore's Rescue<#>

<id1024587#>Marquis Elmdore's Rescue<#>

Английский:
<id1024588#>After a successful raid of the Sand Rat's Sietch, Ramza's party entered the ramshackle building in which Marquis Elmdore was confined. An unexpected sight greeted them there: the aftermath of a confrontation between Wiegraf and Gustav, who had argued over the abduction of the marquis. Words, it seemed, had turned to swords, and Gustav lay slain. Wiegraf then left the marquis behind and fled without so much as a backward glance.<#>

<id1024588#>After a successful raid of the Sand Rat's Sietch, Ramza's party entered the ramshackle building in which Marquis Elmdore was confined. An unexpected sight greeted them there: the aftermath of a confrontation between Wiegraf and Gustav, who had argued over the abduction of the marquis. Words, it seemed, had turned to swords, and Gustav lay slain. Wiegraf then left the marquis behind and fled without so much as a backward glance.<#>

Английский:
<id1024589#>Liege Lord of Gallionne<#>

<id1024589#>Liege Lord of Gallionne<#>

Английский:
<id1024590#>No warm words of commendation for his rescue of the marquis awaited Ramza upon his return to Eagrose Castle. Instead, his brother Count Dycedarg fumed over the flagrant violation of orders, questioning whether he intended to live up to the family name or befoul it. At that moment, Duke Larg, liege lord of Gallionne and trueborn brother to the queen, made his entrance.<#>

<id1024590#>No warm words of commendation for his rescue of the marquis awaited Ramza upon his return to Eagrose Castle. Instead, his brother Count Dycedarg fumed over the flagrant violation of orders, questioning whether he intended to live up to the family name or befoul it. At that moment, Duke Larg, liege lord of Gallionne and trueborn brother to the queen, made his entrance.<#>

Английский:
<id1024591#>Milleuda of the Corpse Brigade<#>

<id1024591#>Milleuda of the Corpse Brigade<#>

Английский:
<id1024592#>The plan to rid the realm of the Corpse Brigade was in its final stages. Ramza and his comrades raided one of their dens at the southernmost tip of Gallionne, and it was there he met Milleuda. A member of the Corpse Brigade and younger sister to its leader, Wiegraf Folles, Milleuda seemed to hold a deep resentment for the aristocracy, wealthy merchants, and the ruling classes in general—ire she directed at Ramza.<#>

<id1024592#>The plan to rid the realm of the Corpse Brigade was in its final stages. Ramza and his comrades raided one of their dens at the southernmost tip of Gallionne, and it was there he met Milleuda. A member of the Corpse Brigade and younger sister to its leader, Wiegraf Folles, Milleuda seemed to hold a deep resentment for the aristocracy, wealthy merchants, and the ruling classes in general—ire she directed at Ramza.<#>

Английский:
<id1024593#>Corpse Brigade Assault<#>

<id1024593#>Corpse Brigade Assault<#>

Английский:
<id1024594#>The Beoulve manse at Eagrose had been assailed by the Corpse Brigade. The campaign to rid Gallionne of these criminals had left too few soldiers on guard at home. The attackers' goal was the assassination of Count Dycedarg, retainer to Duke Larg. Although they succeeded in storming the manse, their murderous plot was foiled by Zalbaag. As the brigands fled, they took Delita's young sister Tietra as a hostage.<#>

<id1024594#>The Beoulve manse at Eagrose had been assailed by the Corpse Brigade. The campaign to rid Gallionne of these criminals had left too few soldiers on guard at home. The attackers' goal was the assassination of Count Dycedarg, retainer to Duke Larg. Although they succeeded in storming the manse, their murderous plot was foiled by Zalbaag. As the brigands fled, they took Delita's young sister Tietra as a hostage.<#>

Английский:
<id1024595#>Delita's Fury<#>

<id1024595#>Delita's Fury<#>

Английский:
<id1024596#>Count Dycedarg, who was injured in the Corpse Brigade's assault, informed Ramza that the Brigade was already in shambles, and that Zalbaag was preparing for a full-scale attack to finish them off. Dycedarg promised that this offensive would not be carried out until Tietra was brought back to safety. Argath asserted that delaying the attack to save the life of a <Q>common maid</Q> would be foolish, enraging Delita.<#>

<id1024596#>Count Dycedarg, who was injured in the Corpse Brigade's assault, informed Ramza that the Brigade was already in shambles, and that Zalbaag was preparing for a full-scale attack to finish them off. Dycedarg promised that this offensive would not be carried out until Tietra was brought back to safety. Argath asserted that delaying the attack to save the life of a <Q>common maid</Q> would be foolish, enraging Delita.<#>

Английский:
<id1024597#>Blades of Grass<#>

<id1024597#>Blades of Grass<#>

Английский:
<id1024598#>On their way to Ziekden, Delita and Ramza came upon a small meadow, painted gold by the setting sun. As they gazed in awe at the natural beauty around them, Delita began to question his lot in life. Unable to provide him with the answers he sought, Ramza could do little but stand silent and powerless. Delita then pressed a blade of grass to his lips and began to whistle—a trick that Barbaneth had once taught them as children.<#>

<id1024598#>On their way to Ziekden, Delita and Ramza came upon a small meadow, painted gold by the setting sun. As they gazed in awe at the natural beauty around them, Delita began to question his lot in life. Unable to provide him with the answers he sought, Ramza could do little but stand silent and powerless. Delita then pressed a blade of grass to his lips and began to whistle—a trick that Barbaneth had once taught them as children.<#>

Английский:
<id1024599#>Milleuda's End<#>

<id1024599#>Milleuda's End<#>

Английский:
<id1024600#>Ramza led the journey to Ziekden Fortress, the Corpse Brigade's stronghold, where Tietra was reported to be held. As he and his allies crossed the Lenalian Plateau, they clashed again with Milleuda of the Corpse Brigade. Ramza pleaded that she lay down her arms and surrender, but Milleuda merely condemned him for his naivety. Though she eventually fell in the battle that followed, she fought courageously to the very end.<#>

<id1024600#>Ramza led the journey to Ziekden Fortress, the Corpse Brigade's stronghold, where Tietra was reported to be held. As he and his allies crossed the Lenalian Plateau, they clashed again with Milleuda of the Corpse Brigade. Ramza pleaded that she lay down her arms and surrender, but Milleuda merely condemned him for his naivety. Though she eventually fell in the battle that followed, she fought courageously to the very end.<#>

Английский:
<id1024601#>Grief and Hatred<#>

<id1024601#>Grief and Hatred<#>

Английский:
<id1024602#>Gragoroth and Wiegraf yet eluded the Northern Order's pursuit, finding refuge in one of the mills that dot the Fovoham Windflats, where Wiegraf vehemently condemned Gragoroth for kidnapping Tietra. When a scout arrived with word of Milleuda's death, Wiegraf, consumed with grief and hatred, vowed to quench his blade with the blood of his sister's killers.<#>

<id1024602#>Gragoroth and Wiegraf yet eluded the Northern Order's pursuit, finding refuge in one of the mills that dot the Fovoham Windflats, where Wiegraf vehemently condemned Gragoroth for kidnapping Tietra. When a scout arrived with word of Milleuda's death, Wiegraf, consumed with grief and hatred, vowed to quench his blade with the blood of his sister's killers.<#>

Английский:
<id1024603#>The Mill<#>

<id1024603#>The Mill<#>

Английский:
<id1024604#>Ramza tracked Wiegraf to a mill, and though they crossed swords, Wiegraf eventually elected to flee. Before he took flight, Wiegraf revealed that the one who ordered the abduction of Marquis Elmdore was none other than Count Dycedarg. After the battle, Delita searched within the mill in hopes of finding Tietra, but his sister had already been taken elsewhere.<#>

<id1024604#>Ramza tracked Wiegraf to a mill, and though they crossed swords, Wiegraf eventually elected to flee. Before he took flight, Wiegraf revealed that the one who ordered the abduction of Marquis Elmdore was none other than Count Dycedarg. After the battle, Delita searched within the mill in hopes of finding Tietra, but his sister had already been taken elsewhere.<#>

Английский:
<id1024605#>Partings<#>

<id1024605#>Partings<#>

Английский:
<id1024606#>Snow dusted Ziekden Fortress as stragglers from the Corpse Brigade took refuge within, but the Northern Sky held firm its position around the perimeter. Argath slew Gragoroth after first shooting Tietra, whom Gragoroth was using as a human shield. Delita, enraged by the death of his sister and hungry for vengeance, saw Argath repaid in kind. A cache of gunpowder, planted in the fortress by Gragoroth, was then set alight, reducing the building to rubble.<#>

<id1024606#>Snow dusted Ziekden Fortress as stragglers from the Corpse Brigade took refuge within, but the Northern Sky held firm its position around the perimeter. Argath slew Gragoroth after first shooting Tietra, whom Gragoroth was using as a human shield. Delita, enraged by the death of his sister and hungry for vengeance, saw Argath repaid in kind. A cache of gunpowder, planted in the fortress by Gragoroth, was then set alight, reducing the building to rubble.<#>

Английский:
<id1024607#>In Pursuit of the Princess<#>

<id1024607#>In Pursuit of the Princess<#>

Английский:
<id1024608#>Agrias set out in heavy rain in search of Princess Ovelia, who had been kidnapped by men bearing the standard of Duke Goltanna. The one who seized the princess was none other than Ramza's childhood friend Delita, who was believed to have died at Ziekden. After some debate, Ramza and his comrades joined Agrias in her search.<#>

<id1024608#>Agrias set out in heavy rain in search of Princess Ovelia, who had been kidnapped by men bearing the standard of Duke Goltanna. The one who seized the princess was none other than Ramza's childhood friend Delita, who was believed to have died at Ziekden. After some debate, Ramza and his comrades joined Agrias in her search.<#>

Английский:
<id1024609#>Ambush in Dorter<#>

<id1024609#>Ambush in Dorter<#>

Английский:
<id1024610#>When Ramza and his allies arrived in the merchant city of Dorter, they were ambushed by a troupe of sellswords. They eventually rebuffed the onslaught and made for Fort Besselat, where Goltanna's forces were thought to be heading.<#>

<id1024610#>When Ramza and his allies arrived in the merchant city of Dorter, they were ambushed by a troupe of sellswords. They eventually rebuffed the onslaught and made for Fort Besselat, where Goltanna's forces were thought to be heading.<#>

Английский:
<id1024611#>Chocobo Rescue<#>

<id1024611#>Chocobo Rescue<#>

Английский:
<id1024612#>On the road to Fort Besselat, Ramza's party passed through Araguay Woods, where they witnessed a gang of goblins attacking a wild chocobo. The creatures were defeated with little incident, and Ramza pressed on, turning his mind again to Ovelia's rescue.<#>

<id1024612#>On the road to Fort Besselat, Ramza's party passed through Araguay Woods, where they witnessed a gang of goblins attacking a wild chocobo. The creatures were defeated with little incident, and Ramza pressed on, turning his mind again to Ovelia's rescue.<#>

Английский:
<id1024613#>Reunion with Delita<#>

<id1024613#>Reunion with Delita<#>

Английский:
<id1024614#>After abducting Princess Ovelia, Delita found himself under attack by the Northern Order at Zeirchele Falls. It there came to light that Duke Larg had ordered the kidnapping, his goals twofold: to force Duke Goltanna from power by destroying his name, and to kill Ovelia, eliminating the threat of her claim to the throne. Upon discovering that Gaffgarion had a hand in the plot, Ramza broke with him and fought alongside Agrias to protect the princess.<#>

<id1024614#>After abducting Princess Ovelia, Delita found himself under attack by the Northern Order at Zeirchele Falls. It there came to light that Duke Larg had ordered the kidnapping, his goals twofold: to force Duke Goltanna from power by destroying his name, and to kill Ovelia, eliminating the threat of her claim to the throne. Upon discovering that Gaffgarion had a hand in the plot, Ramza broke with him and fought alongside Agrias to protect the princess.<#>

Английский:
<id1024615#>The Machinist<#>

<id1024615#>The Machinist<#>

Английский:
<id1024616#>In Zaland, Ramza met a young man named Mustadio, who was being pursued by thugs in the employ of the Baert Trading Company. Mustadio was a machinist from Goug, and specialized in reviving lost technologies such as the pistol. The young man was worried about his captured father, but refused to divulge why he himself was being chased. Upon learning that Ramza's party sought the protection of Cardinal Delacroix, Mustadio asked to travel with them, that he might also petition for aid.<#>

<id1024616#>In Zaland, Ramza met a young man named Mustadio, who was being pursued by thugs in the employ of the Baert Trading Company. Mustadio was a machinist from Goug, and specialized in reviving lost technologies such as the pistol. The young man was worried about his captured father, but refused to divulge why he himself was being chased. Upon learning that Ramza's party sought the protection of Cardinal Delacroix, Mustadio asked to travel with them, that he might also petition for aid.<#>

Английский:
<id1024617#>Ovelia's Misgivings<#>

<id1024617#>Ovelia's Misgivings<#>

Английский:
<id1024618#>The party stopped for a brief respite on the journey to Lionel Castle. The princess spoke candidly of her childhood with Agrias, and of her distrust for those in power—those who sought to use her for political gain. Ramza could find no suitable words to console the princess when she needed it most. In hopes of lightening her spirits, Ramza showed her the way to whistle using a leaf.<#>

<id1024618#>The party stopped for a brief respite on the journey to Lionel Castle. The princess spoke candidly of her childhood with Agrias, and of her distrust for those in power—those who sought to use her for political gain. Ramza could find no suitable words to console the princess when she needed it most. In hopes of lightening her spirits, Ramza showed her the way to whistle using a leaf.<#>

Английский:
<id1024619#>Mustadio's Pursuers<#>

<id1024619#>Mustadio's Pursuers<#>

Английский:
<id1024620#>At Balias Tor, the party's progress was blocked by thugs from the Baert Trading Company who had been in close pursuit. Once the attackers had been dealt with, Ramza pressed again on the reason Mustadio was being chased so ardently, but the machinist remained tight-lipped.<#>

<id1024620#>At Balias Tor, the party's progress was blocked by thugs from the Baert Trading Company who had been in close pursuit. Once the attackers had been dealt with, Ramza pressed again on the reason Mustadio was being chased so ardently, but the machinist remained tight-lipped.<#>

Английский:
<id1024621#>Dycedarg's Scheming<#>

<id1024621#>Dycedarg's Scheming<#>

Английский:
<id1024622#>With Count Dycedarg's initial plan to kidnap Ovelia foiled, he once again ordered Gaffgarion into action. But this time, he authorized the death of any who dared to interfere—even if that should be Ramza, his own brother. The incident at Orbonne Monastery had alerted Dycedarg to the existence of a rogue element—one dead set on thwarting his plans.<#>

<id1024622#>With Count Dycedarg's initial plan to kidnap Ovelia foiled, he once again ordered Gaffgarion into action. But this time, he authorized the death of any who dared to interfere—even if that should be Ramza, his own brother. The incident at Orbonne Monastery had alerted Dycedarg to the existence of a rogue element—one dead set on thwarting his plans.<#>

Английский:
<id1024623#>The Cardinal and the Stone<#>

<id1024623#>The Cardinal and the Stone<#>

Английский:
<id1024624#>Cardinal Delacroix extended a warm welcome to Ramza's party at the keep of Lionel Castle, and pledged to send word of Duke Larg's plot to the high confessor at once. The cardinal also showed them one of the Zodiac Stones spoken of in ancient Ivalician legend. It came to light that Mustadio's troubles were also connected to the Stones, and so they set out for Goug while the princess and Agrias remained at the castle.<#>

<id1024624#>Cardinal Delacroix extended a warm welcome to Ramza's party at the keep of Lionel Castle, and pledged to send word of Duke Larg's plot to the high confessor at once. The cardinal also showed them one of the Zodiac Stones spoken of in ancient Ivalician legend. It came to light that Mustadio's troubles were also connected to the Stones, and so they set out for Goug while the princess and Agrias remained at the castle.<#>

Английский:
<id1024625#>Seekers of the Stone<#>

<id1024625#>Seekers of the Stone<#>

Английский:
<id1024626#>The crystal that had been unearthed deep beneath the city of Goug was, in fact, one of the legendary Zodiac Stones. Fearing the Stone would fall into the wrong hands, Mustadio's father Besrudio entrusted it to his son and beseeched him to hide it somewhere safe. But just as he handed Mustadio the Stone, thugs in the employ of the Baert Trading Company burst in and gave chase.<#>

<id1024626#>The crystal that had been unearthed deep beneath the city of Goug was, in fact, one of the legendary Zodiac Stones. Fearing the Stone would fall into the wrong hands, Mustadio's father Besrudio entrusted it to his son and beseeched him to hide it somewhere safe. But just as he handed Mustadio the Stone, thugs in the employ of the Baert Trading Company burst in and gave chase.<#>

Английский:
<id1024627#>When It Rains, It Pours<#>

<id1024627#>When It Rains, It Pours<#>

Английский:
<id1024628#>As Ramza's party made for Goug, where Mustadio had carefully hidden the Stone, they were set upon by monsters as they crossed the Tchigolith Fenlands. Though the sodden conditions made for a difficult battle, they eventually emerged victorious and pressed on to their destination.<#>

<id1024628#>As Ramza's party made for Goug, where Mustadio had carefully hidden the Stone, they were set upon by monsters as they crossed the Tchigolith Fenlands. Though the sodden conditions made for a difficult battle, they eventually emerged victorious and pressed on to their destination.<#>