Английский:
<id1024629#>Disconcerting Quiet<#>

<id1024629#>Disconcerting Quiet<#>

Английский:
<id1024630#>Upon reaching Goug, there was no sight nor sound of the Baert Trading Company's thugs, nor was there any sign of battle with the Gryphons of Lionel. Mustadio's suspicions were raised, and he and Ramza split up in their search for more information, promising to meet again later in the city's slum district.<#>

<id1024630#>Upon reaching Goug, there was no sight nor sound of the Baert Trading Company's thugs, nor was there any sign of battle with the Gryphons of Lionel. Mustadio's suspicions were raised, and he and Ramza split up in their search for more information, promising to meet again later in the city's slum district.<#>

Английский:
<id1024631#>Besrudio's Rescue<#>

<id1024631#>Besrudio's Rescue<#>

Английский:
<id1024632#>Cardinal Delacroix had been behind the entire conspiracy in Goug, using the Baert Trading Company as cover to obtain the Zodiac Stone for himself. Mustadio's quick thinking prevented the enemy from obtaining the real Stone, and saved his father's life in the process. But the princess and Agrias were still in the cardinal's clutches. Ramza made for Lionel Castle without delay, Stone in hand, to rescue them.<#>

<id1024632#>Cardinal Delacroix had been behind the entire conspiracy in Goug, using the Baert Trading Company as cover to obtain the Zodiac Stone for himself. Mustadio's quick thinking prevented the enemy from obtaining the real Stone, and saved his father's life in the process. But the princess and Agrias were still in the cardinal's clutches. Ramza made for Lionel Castle without delay, Stone in hand, to rescue them.<#>

Английский:
<id1024633#>Delita's Warning<#>

<id1024633#>Delita's Warning<#>

Английский:
<id1024634#>Ramza once again crossed paths with Delita, this time in the port city of Warjilis. He advised Ramza not to concern himself any further with the princess or the Zodiac Stones, suggesting that some great and powerful authority was fanning the flames of this conflict. The words he spoke weighed upon Ramza's mind: <Q>Noble endeavors do not always reach the end we desire.</Q><#>

<id1024634#>Ramza once again crossed paths with Delita, this time in the port city of Warjilis. He advised Ramza not to concern himself any further with the princess or the Zodiac Stones, suggesting that some great and powerful authority was fanning the flames of this conflict. The words he spoke weighed upon Ramza's mind: <Q>Noble endeavors do not always reach the end we desire.</Q><#>

Английский:
<id1024635#>The Cardinal's Wrath<#>

<id1024635#>The Cardinal's Wrath<#>

Английский:
<id1024636#>Count Dycedarg and Cardinal Delacroix had made a secret pact in order to obtain both the Stone and the princess. Gaffgarion, dispatched to the cardinal by Dycedarg, suggested that Princess Ovelia be used as bait to obtain the Stone, and to lure all those who knew of the kidnapping to their deaths. As for Ludovich Baert, the cardinal personally saw that he paid the ultimate price for failing in his duties.<#>

<id1024636#>Count Dycedarg and Cardinal Delacroix had made a secret pact in order to obtain both the Stone and the princess. Gaffgarion, dispatched to the cardinal by Dycedarg, suggested that Princess Ovelia be used as bait to obtain the Stone, and to lure all those who knew of the kidnapping to their deaths. As for Ludovich Baert, the cardinal personally saw that he paid the ultimate price for failing in his duties.<#>

Английский:
<id1024637#>Reunion with Agrias<#>

<id1024637#>Reunion with Agrias<#>

Английский:
<id1024638#>As Ramza and his comrades traversed Balias Swale, he encountered Agrias as she fled a unit of guards sent from Lionel. She revealed grave news of a secret plan, hatched by Cardinal Delacroix and Duke Larg, to execute Ovelia. Once Agrias's pursuers were slain, she rejoined the group and together they hurried to the princess's aid.<#>

<id1024638#>As Ramza and his comrades traversed Balias Swale, he encountered Agrias as she fled a unit of guards sent from Lionel. She revealed grave news of a secret plan, hatched by Cardinal Delacroix and Duke Larg, to execute Ovelia. Once Agrias's pursuers were slain, she rejoined the group and together they hurried to the princess's aid.<#>

Английский:
<id1024639#>Gaffgarion's Trap<#>

<id1024639#>Gaffgarion's Trap<#>

Английский:
<id1024640#>Ramza's party reached the Golgollada gallows in hopes of preventing Ovelia's execution, but instead found Gaffgarion lying in ambush. After forcing Gaffgarion's retreat and foiling his attempt to take the Stone, Ramza led his comrades onward to Lionel Castle.<#>

<id1024640#>Ramza's party reached the Golgollada gallows in hopes of preventing Ovelia's execution, but instead found Gaffgarion lying in ambush. After forcing Gaffgarion's retreat and foiling his attempt to take the Stone, Ramza led his comrades onward to Lionel Castle.<#>

Английский:
<id1024641#>The Manipulative and the Subservient<#>

<id1024641#>The Manipulative and the Subservient<#>

Английский:
<id1024642#>Delita visited the room in Lionel Castle to which Ovelia was confined. After she accused him of collaborating with Cardinal Delacroix, the cardinal himself entered with a man named Folmarv, who appeared to be a knight. After Ovelia refused to cooperate with them, the mysterious man informed her as to the shocking truth of her heritage.<#>

<id1024642#>Delita visited the room in Lionel Castle to which Ovelia was confined. After she accused him of collaborating with Cardinal Delacroix, the cardinal himself entered with a man named Folmarv, who appeared to be a knight. After Ovelia refused to cooperate with them, the mysterious man informed her as to the shocking truth of her heritage.<#>

Английский:
<id1024643#>Gaffgarion's Last Stand<#>

<id1024643#>Gaffgarion's Last Stand<#>

Английский:
<id1024644#>As Ramza attempted to gain entry to Lionel Castle, he was once again ambushed by Gaffgarion and a unit of the cardinal's soldiers. Though Ramza emerged victorious, the triumph was bittersweet as he bid farewell to the old sellsword, his one-time mentor.<#>

<id1024644#>As Ramza attempted to gain entry to Lionel Castle, he was once again ambushed by Gaffgarion and a unit of the cardinal's soldiers. Though Ramza emerged victorious, the triumph was bittersweet as he bid farewell to the old sellsword, his one-time mentor.<#>

Английский:
<id1024645#>Cúchulainn, the Impure<#>

<id1024645#>Cúchulainn, the Impure<#>

Английский:
<id1024646#>Ramza and his allies reached Lionel Castle, but instead of Ovelia waiting for him, they found only Cardinal Delacroix. The cardinal then used the mystical power of his Stone to transform into a Lucavi. Though the foul creature was possessed of terrifying strength, the party was able to best it in battle.<#>

<id1024646#>Ramza and his allies reached Lionel Castle, but instead of Ovelia waiting for him, they found only Cardinal Delacroix. The cardinal then used the mystical power of his Stone to transform into a Lucavi. Though the foul creature was possessed of terrifying strength, the party was able to best it in battle.<#>

Английский:
<id1024647#>The War of the Lions<#>

<id1024647#>The War of the Lions<#>

Английский:
<id1024648#>Delita had taken Ovelia to a castle in Zeltennia where Duke Goltanna awaited them. After framing one of the duke's retainers as the author of Ovelia's kidnapping, Delita advised that Duke Goltanna himself lead the Order of the Southern Sky to march on Lesalia. Duke Larg then mobilized the Northern Order in response, dividing Ivalice into two factions. The War of the Lions had begun.<#>

<id1024648#>Delita had taken Ovelia to a castle in Zeltennia where Duke Goltanna awaited them. After framing one of the duke's retainers as the author of Ovelia's kidnapping, Delita advised that Duke Goltanna himself lead the Order of the Southern Sky to march on Lesalia. Duke Larg then mobilized the Northern Order in response, dividing Ivalice into two factions. The War of the Lions had begun.<#>

Английский:
<id1024649#>The Thunder God<#>

<id1024649#>The Thunder God<#>

Английский:
<id1024650#>Three months had passed since the War of the Lions broke out. The conflict grew fiercer by the day, and the forces of dukes Larg and Goltanna grew increasingly weary of the apparent stalemate. Pleading on behalf of the overtaxed and starving populace, Count Orlandeau, lord commander of the Order of the Southern Sky, proposed peace talks to Duke Goltanna. However, his suggestion did not fall upon sympathetic ears.<#>

<id1024650#>Three months had passed since the War of the Lions broke out. The conflict grew fiercer by the day, and the forces of dukes Larg and Goltanna grew increasingly weary of the apparent stalemate. Pleading on behalf of the overtaxed and starving populace, Count Orlandeau, lord commander of the Order of the Southern Sky, proposed peace talks to Duke Goltanna. However, his suggestion did not fall upon sympathetic ears.<#>

Английский:
<id1024651#>Orran<#>

<id1024651#>Orran<#>

Английский:
<id1024652#>While en route to Lesalia, Ramza rescued a young astrologer from the hands of brigands in the mining town of Gollund. His name was Orran Durai, and he reacted strangely upon hearing the name Beoulve. He respectfully declined the offer to join Ramza on his journey, hinting instead that they would be like to cross paths again.<#>

<id1024652#>While en route to Lesalia, Ramza rescued a young astrologer from the hands of brigands in the mining town of Gollund. His name was Orran Durai, and he reacted strangely upon hearing the name Beoulve. He respectfully declined the offer to join Ramza on his journey, hinting instead that they would be like to cross paths again.<#>

Английский:
<id1024653#>Reunion with Zalbaag<#>

<id1024653#>Reunion with Zalbaag<#>

Английский:
<id1024654#>Ramza met his brother Zalbaag in Lesalia, and informed him that there were forces working in secret to stoke the flames of war, and that Count Dycedarg had a hand in the princess's kidnapping. Zalbaag paid no heed to Ramza's words and saw fit to admonish him instead, appalled that he would accuse their brother of such a crime. Word then arrived that Count Orlandeau, lord commander of the Order of the Southern Sky, had broken through at Dugeura Pass.<#>

<id1024654#>Ramza met his brother Zalbaag in Lesalia, and informed him that there were forces working in secret to stoke the flames of war, and that Count Dycedarg had a hand in the princess's kidnapping. Zalbaag paid no heed to Ramza's words and saw fit to admonish him instead, appalled that he would accuse their brother of such a crime. Word then arrived that Count Orlandeau, lord commander of the Order of the Southern Sky, had broken through at Dugeura Pass.<#>

Английский:
<id1024655#>The Heretic's Brand<#>

<id1024655#>The Heretic's Brand<#>

Английский:
<id1024656#>Ramza was branded a heretic by Confessor Zalmour, but managed to stave him off at the postern of Lesalia Castle. This did little to assuage Ramza's suspicions about the Church of Glabados. Having overheard mention of the auracite and its importance, Alma informed him that one of the Stones, Virgo, was kept within Orbonne Monastery. Ramza was eager to secure it before it fell into the hands of his enemies, but as a heretic, entering the monastery alone would be an impossibility. As Alma had lived there for a time, she offered a means for him to enter, leaving Ramza with no choice but to let her accompany him.<#>

<id1024656#>Ramza was branded a heretic by Confessor Zalmour, but managed to stave him off at the postern of Lesalia Castle. This did little to assuage Ramza's suspicions about the Church of Glabados. Having overheard mention of the auracite and its importance, Alma informed him that one of the Stones, Virgo, was kept within Orbonne Monastery. Ramza was eager to secure it before it fell into the hands of his enemies, but as a heretic, entering the monastery alone would be an impossibility. As Alma had lived there for a time, she offered a means for him to enter, leaving Ramza with no choice but to let her accompany him.<#>

Английский:
<id1024657#>The Elder's Revelation<#>

<id1024657#>The Elder's Revelation<#>

Английский:
<id1024658#>By the time Ramza arrived at Orbonne Monastery, men had already forced their way inside in search of the Stone. He found Elder Simon in dire condition, collapsed in the vaults. The clergyman revealed that High Confessor Marcel planned to use the ongoing war as a distraction while he gathered the Stones he needed to reform the Zodiac Braves. Ramza asked Alma to stay with the elder, entrusting her with the Stones he carried, while he went in search of the attackers.<#>

<id1024658#>By the time Ramza arrived at Orbonne Monastery, men had already forced their way inside in search of the Stone. He found Elder Simon in dire condition, collapsed in the vaults. The clergyman revealed that High Confessor Marcel planned to use the ongoing war as a distraction while he gathered the Stones he needed to reform the Zodiac Braves. Ramza asked Alma to stay with the elder, entrusting her with the Stones he carried, while he went in search of the attackers.<#>

Английский:
<id1024659#>Servants of the High Confessor<#>

<id1024659#>Servants of the High Confessor<#>

Английский:
<id1024660#>Ramza entered the vaults of Orbonne Monastery and was met with hostility from the Church's loyal Knights Templar. One of their number, Isilud, had seized the Virgo Stone and made to flee. Ramza attempted to give chase, but was met by fresh opposition from none other than Wiegraf, much to Ramza's shock and frustration.<#>

<id1024660#>Ramza entered the vaults of Orbonne Monastery and was met with hostility from the Church's loyal Knights Templar. One of their number, Isilud, had seized the Virgo Stone and made to flee. Ramza attempted to give chase, but was met by fresh opposition from none other than Wiegraf, much to Ramza's shock and frustration.<#>

Английский:
<id1024661#>Belias, the Gigas<#>

<id1024661#>Belias, the Gigas<#>

Английский:
<id1024662#>The Knights Templar made off with not only the Virgo Stone but Alma as well. Wiegraf, who had now joined the templarate, lay on the brink of death following battle with Ramza. In desperation, he bound himself in an infernal contract with the Stone he held, allowing the transmigration of a Lucavi, Belias, into his body, then vanished from sight. Elder Simon placed the Scriptures of Germonique in Ramza's care, before he passed quietly into the Father's keeping.<#>

<id1024662#>The Knights Templar made off with not only the Virgo Stone but Alma as well. Wiegraf, who had now joined the templarate, lay on the brink of death following battle with Ramza. In desperation, he bound himself in an infernal contract with the Stone he held, allowing the transmigration of a Lucavi, Belias, into his body, then vanished from sight. Elder Simon placed the Scriptures of Germonique in Ramza's care, before he passed quietly into the Father's keeping.<#>

Английский:
<id1024663#>Alma's Whereabouts<#>

<id1024663#>Alma's Whereabouts<#>

Английский:
<id1024664#>Ramza's pursuit of the Knights Templar, who still held Alma, led him to Dorter, and a strange encounter with a mage dressed in unfamiliar garb. He told Ramza to go to Riovanes, then left without another word.<#>

<id1024664#>Ramza's pursuit of the Knights Templar, who still held Alma, led him to Dorter, and a strange encounter with a mage dressed in unfamiliar garb. He told Ramza to go to Riovanes, then left without another word.<#>

Английский:
<id1024665#>Ovelia and Delita<#>

<id1024665#>Ovelia and Delita<#>

Английский:
<id1024666#>By the will of Duke Goltanna, Ovelia was crowned queen at Zeltennia Castle, but learning the truth of her origins had wounded her deeply. Delita came to console the nascent queen, offering to build her a new kingdom, and promising her a life where she would have no more need of tears. These comforting words helped Ovelia in her time of despair, and a bond of trust with Delita began to form.<#>

<id1024666#>By the will of Duke Goltanna, Ovelia was crowned queen at Zeltennia Castle, but learning the truth of her origins had wounded her deeply. Delita came to console the nascent queen, offering to build her a new kingdom, and promising her a life where she would have no more need of tears. These comforting words helped Ovelia in her time of despair, and a bond of trust with Delita began to form.<#>

Английский:
<id1024667#>Deserters<#>

<id1024667#>Deserters<#>

Английский:
<id1024668#>While passing through Grogh Heights on his way to rescue Alma from Riovanes, Ramza stumbled across a group of deserters from the Order of the Southern Sky. Though they wished to continue their flight, one of their number recognized Ramza as a wanted heretic, and they elected to attack instead, forcing Ramza into a battle he would rather have avoided.<#>

<id1024668#>While passing through Grogh Heights on his way to rescue Alma from Riovanes, Ramza stumbled across a group of deserters from the Order of the Southern Sky. Though they wished to continue their flight, one of their number recognized Ramza as a wanted heretic, and they elected to attack instead, forcing Ramza into a battle he would rather have avoided.<#>

Английский:
<id1024669#>The Thunder God's Son<#>

<id1024669#>The Thunder God's Son<#>

Английский:
<id1024670#>Orran and Ramza crossed paths once again on the sodden slopes of Grogh Heights. There he discovered that Orran was the former ward of Count Orlandeau, lord commander of the Order of the Southern Sky. Orran was aware of the high confessor's search for the Stones, and his scheme to sow discontent on both sides of the conflict. Though Ramza had thought himself powerless to effect meaningful change, Orran's words instilled him with hope.<#>

<id1024670#>Orran and Ramza crossed paths once again on the sodden slopes of Grogh Heights. There he discovered that Orran was the former ward of Count Orlandeau, lord commander of the Order of the Southern Sky. Orran was aware of the high confessor's search for the Stones, and his scheme to sow discontent on both sides of the conflict. Though Ramza had thought himself powerless to effect meaningful change, Orran's words instilled him with hope.<#>

Английский:
<id1024671#>Siblings Divided<#>

<id1024671#>Siblings Divided<#>

Английский:
<id1024672#>In the Walled City of Yardrow, Ramza encountered a pair of mages apparently hailing from a distant land, one a young man, the other a young woman, who were engaged in a heated argument. Of a sudden, the young woman sought Ramza's attention and pleaded for his help.<#>

<id1024672#>In the Walled City of Yardrow, Ramza encountered a pair of mages apparently hailing from a distant land, one a young man, the other a young woman, who were engaged in a heated argument. Of a sudden, the young woman sought Ramza's attention and pleaded for his help.<#>

Английский:
<id1024673#>Rapha<#>

<id1024673#>Rapha<#>

Английский:
<id1024674#>After rescuing a young woman named Rapha in Yardrow, Ramza learned of Grand Duke Barrington, liege lord of Fovoham, and his nefarious ambitions to use the chaos of war to take the throne of Ivalice for himself. The girl's brother Marach, however, remained loyal to the grand duke, and insisted that if Ramza wished to see Alma returned, he and Rapha should head directly for Riovanes.<#>

<id1024674#>After rescuing a young woman named Rapha in Yardrow, Ramza learned of Grand Duke Barrington, liege lord of Fovoham, and his nefarious ambitions to use the chaos of war to take the throne of Ivalice for himself. The girl's brother Marach, however, remained loyal to the grand duke, and insisted that if Ramza wished to see Alma returned, he and Rapha should head directly for Riovanes.<#>

Английский:
<id1024675#>Forest of the Dead<#>

<id1024675#>Forest of the Dead<#>

Английский:
<id1024676#>The road to Riovanes took Ramza through the Yuguewood, a haunted forest stalked by the souls of soldiers felled in the Fifty Years' War. Once these vengeful spirits had been quelled, Ramza made a swift exit from the accursed woods.<#>

<id1024676#>The road to Riovanes took Ramza through the Yuguewood, a haunted forest stalked by the souls of soldiers felled in the Fifty Years' War. Once these vengeful spirits had been quelled, Ramza made a swift exit from the accursed woods.<#>

Английский:
<id1024677#>The Grand Duke's Ambitions<#>

<id1024677#>The Grand Duke's Ambitions<#>

Английский:
<id1024678#>Grand Duke Barrington invited knights of the templarate to Riovanes in hopes of striking a deal with them. The grand duke had seized the Taurus and Scorpio Stones from Isilud, and was attempting to use them—along with his knowledge of the location of the Scriptures of Germonique—to acquire the full backing of the Church. However, Folmarv refused to be cowed, and responded angrily to the grand duke's presumption.<#>

<id1024678#>Grand Duke Barrington invited knights of the templarate to Riovanes in hopes of striking a deal with them. The grand duke had seized the Taurus and Scorpio Stones from Isilud, and was attempting to use them—along with his knowledge of the location of the Scriptures of Germonique—to acquire the full backing of the Church. However, Folmarv refused to be cowed, and responded angrily to the grand duke's presumption.<#>