Английский:
<id1024729#>The Castle Beckons<#>

<id1024729#>The Castle Beckons<#>

Английский:
<id1024730#>The eerie silence that welcomed Ramza at the gates of Limberry Castle reminded him of his previous encounter with a Lucavi. Before long he was greeted by Celia and Lettie, allies of Marquis Elmdore whom he had fought with at Riovanes. Though the pair moved to attack Ramza, they eventually withdrew, challenging him to enter the castle if he so dared.<#>

<id1024730#>The eerie silence that welcomed Ramza at the gates of Limberry Castle reminded him of his previous encounter with a Lucavi. Before long he was greeted by Celia and Lettie, allies of Marquis Elmdore whom he had fought with at Riovanes. Though the pair moved to attack Ramza, they eventually withdrew, challenging him to enter the castle if he so dared.<#>

Английский:
<id1024731#>Earthly Vessels<#>

<id1024731#>Earthly Vessels<#>

Английский:
<id1024732#>Folmarv, lord commander of the Knights Templar, was in audience with Marquis Elmdore at Limberry Castle. They spoke of their ultimate goal of resurrecting the <Q>Angel of Blood,</Q> but Alma's flesh would be required as a vessel. At word of Ramza's arrival, the marquis made his way down to confront him.<#>

<id1024732#>Folmarv, lord commander of the Knights Templar, was in audience with Marquis Elmdore at Limberry Castle. They spoke of their ultimate goal of resurrecting the <Q>Angel of Blood,</Q> but Alma's flesh would be required as a vessel. At word of Ramza's arrival, the marquis made his way down to confront him.<#>

Английский:
<id1024733#>The Silver Demon<#>

<id1024733#>The Silver Demon<#>

Английский:
<id1024734#>Inside Limberry Castle, Marquis Elmdore stepped forth to confront Ramza. The resulting battle did not go in Elmdore's favor, and he was forced to admit that he was no match for Ramza and his comrades. Before making a strategic retreat, the marquis invited Ramza to join him in the castle's undercroft to settle their feud. With little choice but to comply, Ramza led the party into the underground chambers.<#>

<id1024734#>Inside Limberry Castle, Marquis Elmdore stepped forth to confront Ramza. The resulting battle did not go in Elmdore's favor, and he was forced to admit that he was no match for Ramza and his comrades. Before making a strategic retreat, the marquis invited Ramza to join him in the castle's undercroft to settle their feud. With little choice but to comply, Ramza led the party into the underground chambers.<#>

Английский:
<id1024735#>Zalera, the Death Seraph<#>

<id1024735#>Zalera, the Death Seraph<#>

Английский:
<id1024736#>Elmdore awaited Ramza in the undercroft, as promised. As the marquis called upon the power of the Lucavi to transform him into a horrifying creature, Meliadoul arrived. Upon witnessing the malevolent influence of the auracite, she was finally convinced that Ramza had told her the truth. She begged Ramza's forgiveness and decided to fight alongside him.<#>

<id1024736#>Elmdore awaited Ramza in the undercroft, as promised. As the marquis called upon the power of the Lucavi to transform him into a horrifying creature, Meliadoul arrived. Upon witnessing the malevolent influence of the auracite, she was finally convinced that Ramza had told her the truth. She begged Ramza's forgiveness and decided to fight alongside him.<#>

Английский:
<id1024737#>The Enigmatic Lucavi<#>

<id1024737#>The Enigmatic Lucavi<#>

Английский:
<id1024738#>Marquis Elmdore had become a vessel for a Lucavi, but Ramza's party was able to slay him in battle. It was then that Meliadoul of the Knights Templar learned the truth behind the death of her brother Isilud, and she at last settled her differences with Ramza. She entrusted the Sagittarius Stone to him, and revealed that the Capricorn Stone had been entrusted to his brother, Count Dycedarg.<#>

<id1024738#>Marquis Elmdore had become a vessel for a Lucavi, but Ramza's party was able to slay him in battle. It was then that Meliadoul of the Knights Templar learned the truth behind the death of her brother Isilud, and she at last settled her differences with Ramza. She entrusted the Sagittarius Stone to him, and revealed that the Capricorn Stone had been entrusted to his brother, Count Dycedarg.<#>

Английский:
<id1024739#>Delita's Betrayal<#>

<id1024739#>Delita's Betrayal<#>

Английский:
<id1024740#>Wrongly imprisoned as a conspirator in the assassination of Duke Goltanna, Orran escaped his cell and went to see Ovelia in hopes of clearing Count Orlandeau's name. Soon thereafter Delita arrived, and Orran condemned him for betraying the duke. Delita attempted to justify his actions, saying that deception and betrayal were essential to his goal of ruling the people as the hero they desired—words that came as a great shock to Ovelia.<#>

<id1024740#>Wrongly imprisoned as a conspirator in the assassination of Duke Goltanna, Orran escaped his cell and went to see Ovelia in hopes of clearing Count Orlandeau's name. Soon thereafter Delita arrived, and Orran condemned him for betraying the duke. Delita attempted to justify his actions, saying that deception and betrayal were essential to his goal of ruling the people as the hero they desired—words that came as a great shock to Ovelia.<#>

Английский:
<id1024741#>Mossfungus<#>

<id1024741#>Mossfungus<#>

Английский:
<id1024742#>Zalbaag, having overheard the conversation between Count Dycedarg and the templarate's Loffrey, was prompted to investigate his father's grave. Mossfungus caps had grown at the burial site, just as Loffrey had said—proof that Barbaneth Beoulve had been poisoned. Zalbaag stood in disbelief before his father's place of rest; Barbaneth had died at the hands of his own son.<#>

<id1024742#>Zalbaag, having overheard the conversation between Count Dycedarg and the templarate's Loffrey, was prompted to investigate his father's grave. Mossfungus caps had grown at the burial site, just as Loffrey had said—proof that Barbaneth Beoulve had been poisoned. Zalbaag stood in disbelief before his father's place of rest; Barbaneth had died at the hands of his own son.<#>

Английский:
<id1024743#>Brothers<#>

<id1024743#>Brothers<#>

Английский:
<id1024744#>Upon Ramza's return to Eagrose Castle, he was met by the sight of Zalbaag, sword drawn and pointed at Dycedarg. In the midst of the ensuing battle, Zalbaag revealed that Dycedarg murdered both their father Barbaneth and Duke Larg. For the honor of House Beoulve, Ramza resolved to fight alongside Zalbaag and punish Dycedarg for his foul crimes.<#>

<id1024744#>Upon Ramza's return to Eagrose Castle, he was met by the sight of Zalbaag, sword drawn and pointed at Dycedarg. In the midst of the ensuing battle, Zalbaag revealed that Dycedarg murdered both their father Barbaneth and Duke Larg. For the honor of House Beoulve, Ramza resolved to fight alongside Zalbaag and punish Dycedarg for his foul crimes.<#>

Английский:
<id1024745#>Adrammelech, the Wroth<#>

<id1024745#>Adrammelech, the Wroth<#>

Английский:
<id1024746#>The combined might of his two younger brothers proved too much for Dycedarg. At death's door, his auracite spoke, offering him the power of the Lucavi; power he was only too willing to take. Having assumed a monstrous form, his first act was to erase Zalbaag from existence. He then turned his ire on Ramza, who stood his ground and slew his demonic foe. Yet Ramza's trials were far from over, and he reaffirmed his commitment to stopping Folmarv and saving Alma.<#>

<id1024746#>The combined might of his two younger brothers proved too much for Dycedarg. At death's door, his auracite spoke, offering him the power of the Lucavi; power he was only too willing to take. Having assumed a monstrous form, his first act was to erase Zalbaag from existence. He then turned his ire on Ramza, who stood his ground and slew his demonic foe. Yet Ramza's trials were far from over, and he reaffirmed his commitment to stopping Folmarv and saving Alma.<#>

Английский:
<id1024747#>The High Confessor's Demise<#>

<id1024747#>The High Confessor's Demise<#>

Английский:
<id1024748#>Having lost numerous comrades and most of the Stones, Folmarv and a handful of his Knights Templar attacked High Confessor Marcel. On threat of death, Folmarv learned from the high confessor that the entrance to the necrohol of Mullonde, where Saint Ajora was said to rest, lay within the vaults of Orbonne Monastery. The high confessor pleaded for his life, but was put to the sword by the knights, who then headed for the monastery.<#>

<id1024748#>Having lost numerous comrades and most of the Stones, Folmarv and a handful of his Knights Templar attacked High Confessor Marcel. On threat of death, Folmarv learned from the high confessor that the entrance to the necrohol of Mullonde, where Saint Ajora was said to rest, lay within the vaults of Orbonne Monastery. The high confessor pleaded for his life, but was put to the sword by the knights, who then headed for the monastery.<#>

Английский:
<id1024749#>At the Gates of Mullonde<#>

<id1024749#>At the Gates of Mullonde<#>

Английский:
<id1024750#>Ramza and his allies arrived at Mullonde Cathedral to rescue Alma from Folmarv's clutches. However, the guards at the gate believed Ramza to be a heretic and sought to carry out his sentence there and then. Ramza's party eventually overcame the would-be executioners and made its way inside the cathedral.<#>

<id1024750#>Ramza and his allies arrived at Mullonde Cathedral to rescue Alma from Folmarv's clutches. However, the guards at the gate believed Ramza to be a heretic and sought to carry out his sentence there and then. Ramza's party eventually overcame the would-be executioners and made its way inside the cathedral.<#>

Английский:
<id1024751#>The Scriptures Lost<#>

<id1024751#>The Scriptures Lost<#>

Английский:
<id1024752#>Inside the nave of Mullonde Cathedral, Ramza finally met Folmarv face-to-face. Though Ramza relinquished the Scriptures of Germonique in exchange for Alma's life, Folmarv and his men drew their swords regardless. In the ensuing battle, it became clear that Alma held more value to the Knights Templar than even the Zodiac Stones, though Folmarv refused to divulge the reason why. <#>

<id1024752#>Inside the nave of Mullonde Cathedral, Ramza finally met Folmarv face-to-face. Though Ramza relinquished the Scriptures of Germonique in exchange for Alma's life, Folmarv and his men drew their swords regardless. In the ensuing battle, it became clear that Alma held more value to the Knights Templar than even the Zodiac Stones, though Folmarv refused to divulge the reason why. <#>

Английский:
<id1024753#>The Commander Devout's Fate<#>

<id1024753#>The Commander Devout's Fate<#>

Английский:
<id1024754#>Ramza pursued Folmarv into the sanctuary below Mullonde Cathedral. There, by the power of the auracite, Folmarv called forth hellish demons, with Zalbaag—now an undead thrall to the Lucavi—among their ranks. The former Commander Devout was racked by fear and agony as his body moved against his will, forcing Ramza to make an excruciating decision. <#>

<id1024754#>Ramza pursued Folmarv into the sanctuary below Mullonde Cathedral. There, by the power of the auracite, Folmarv called forth hellish demons, with Zalbaag—now an undead thrall to the Lucavi—among their ranks. The former Commander Devout was racked by fear and agony as his body moved against his will, forcing Ramza to make an excruciating decision. <#>

Английский:
<id1024755#>Requiem<#>

<id1024755#>Requiem<#>

Английский:
<id1024756#>Ramza made his way up to the chancel of Mullonde Cathedral in hopes of finally being reunited with Alma, only to find High Confessor Marcel on the verge of death. The high confessor was beyond saving, but before his demise, he revealed that the Knights Templar had departed for Orbonne Monastery. In order to foil Folmarv's schemes and rescue Alma, Ramza gave chase.<#>

<id1024756#>Ramza made his way up to the chancel of Mullonde Cathedral in hopes of finally being reunited with Alma, only to find High Confessor Marcel on the verge of death. The high confessor was beyond saving, but before his demise, he revealed that the Knights Templar had departed for Orbonne Monastery. In order to foil Folmarv's schemes and rescue Alma, Ramza gave chase.<#>

Английский:
<id1024757#>Into the Vaults<#>

<id1024757#>Into the Vaults<#>

Английский:
<id1024758#>By the time Ramza arrived, the Knights Templar had already overrun Orbonne Monastery. Though Ramza and his comrades were desperate to pursue Folmarv, they found their way barred, and had no choice but to fight their way through. No sooner had the struggle ended when an ominous incantation in an ancient tongue echoed from deeper within the vaults.<#>

<id1024758#>By the time Ramza arrived, the Knights Templar had already overrun Orbonne Monastery. Though Ramza and his comrades were desperate to pursue Folmarv, they found their way barred, and had no choice but to fight their way through. No sooner had the struggle ended when an ominous incantation in an ancient tongue echoed from deeper within the vaults.<#>

Английский:
<id1024759#>Blind Faith<#>

<id1024759#>Blind Faith<#>

Английский:
<id1024760#>Ramza proceeded deeper into the vaults. He was confronted by the Knight Templar Loffrey, who firmly believed Folmarv to be the destined savior of the world. Though Ramza tried to warn him of Folmarv's true nature, his words fell on deaf ears.<#>

<id1024760#>Ramza proceeded deeper into the vaults. He was confronted by the Knight Templar Loffrey, who firmly believed Folmarv to be the destined savior of the world. Though Ramza tried to warn him of Folmarv's true nature, his words fell on deaf ears.<#>

Английский:
<id1024761#>The Necrohol Gate<#>

<id1024761#>The Necrohol Gate<#>

Английский:
<id1024762#>On the verge of death, Loffrey cast an ancient spell he had found within the Scriptures of Germonique, transporting Ramza and his comrades through a fold in time and space, from the vaults of Orbonne Monastery to the necrohol of Mullonde. Loffrey then drew upon what little strength remained to destroy the only means of escape, then breathed his last.<#>

<id1024762#>On the verge of death, Loffrey cast an ancient spell he had found within the Scriptures of Germonique, transporting Ramza and his comrades through a fold in time and space, from the vaults of Orbonne Monastery to the necrohol of Mullonde. Loffrey then drew upon what little strength remained to destroy the only means of escape, then breathed his last.<#>

Английский:
<id1024763#>The Templarate's True Goal<#>

<id1024763#>The Templarate's True Goal<#>

Английский:
<id1024764#>Now trapped in the necrohol of Mullonde, Ramza and his party encountered Cletienne of the Knights Templar. He revealed that the templarate's true objective was to resurrect Saint Ajora, whom they believed capable of creating auracite. The Knights Templar would then have given these Stones to society's downtrodden, granting them the power to overthrow their oppressors. Cletienne was determined to strike down Ramza not only to prevent his interference, but to avenge the death of Loffrey. At battle's end, he, too, was defeated, leaving the way clear for Ramza to continue his pursuit of Folmarv.<#>

<id1024764#>Now trapped in the necrohol of Mullonde, Ramza and his party encountered Cletienne of the Knights Templar. He revealed that the templarate's true objective was to resurrect Saint Ajora, whom they believed capable of creating auracite. The Knights Templar would then have given these Stones to society's downtrodden, granting them the power to overthrow their oppressors. Cletienne was determined to strike down Ramza not only to prevent his interference, but to avenge the death of Loffrey. At battle's end, he, too, was defeated, leaving the way clear for Ramza to continue his pursuit of Folmarv.<#>

Английский:
<id1024765#>An Illusion of Freedom<#>

<id1024765#>An Illusion of Freedom<#>

Английский:
<id1024766#>Ramza and his comrades carved a path through the barren ruins of the necrohol, only to be met by a foe once thought slain: Barich. Though he had been returned to life as a thrall to the Lucavi, he fared no better than in his previous battle with Ramza, and was vanquished once and for all. The Zodiac Stones in Ramza's possession then resonated with some unknown force, as though to guide the party onward.<#>

<id1024766#>Ramza and his comrades carved a path through the barren ruins of the necrohol, only to be met by a foe once thought slain: Barich. Though he had been returned to life as a thrall to the Lucavi, he fared no better than in his previous battle with Ramza, and was vanquished once and for all. The Zodiac Stones in Ramza's possession then resonated with some unknown force, as though to guide the party onward.<#>

Английский:
<id1024767#>The Final Sacrifice<#>

<id1024767#>The Final Sacrifice<#>

Английский:
<id1024768#>Having brought the Virgo Stone and Alma—chosen by the auracite itself—to the location in which Saint Ajora's soul resided, Folmarv prepared to commence the ritual to summon the Angel of Blood. It was then that Ramza arrived, prompting Folmarv to invoke the power of the Lucavi. With his eyes now set on Ramza, he sought to make a sacrifice of him, though even the immense power at his command proved no match for Ramza and his comrades. In his desperation, Folmarv took his own life, offering himself as the final sacrifice and thereby completing the ritual. Saint Ajora had been resurrected...<#>

<id1024768#>Having brought the Virgo Stone and Alma—chosen by the auracite itself—to the location in which Saint Ajora's soul resided, Folmarv prepared to commence the ritual to summon the Angel of Blood. It was then that Ramza arrived, prompting Folmarv to invoke the power of the Lucavi. With his eyes now set on Ramza, he sought to make a sacrifice of him, though even the immense power at his command proved no match for Ramza and his comrades. In his desperation, Folmarv took his own life, offering himself as the final sacrifice and thereby completing the ritual. Saint Ajora had been resurrected...<#>

Английский:
<id1024769#>The Angel of Blood<#>

<id1024769#>The Angel of Blood<#>

Английский:
<id1024770#>Though Saint Ajora had returned to life, the resurrection was incomplete. He was forced to assume the form of Ultima, the Angel of Blood, and now towered over Ramza and Alma. The final battle that would decide the fate of the world was about to unfold...<#>

<id1024770#>Though Saint Ajora had returned to life, the resurrection was incomplete. He was forced to assume the form of Ultima, the Angel of Blood, and now towered over Ramza and Alma. The final battle that would decide the fate of the world was about to unfold...<#>

Английский:
<id1024771#>Farewells<#>

<id1024771#>Farewells<#>

Английский:
<id1024772#>The War of the Lions had claimed many lives, but at last it was over. A funeral service was held for Alma Beoulve at Eagrose Cemetery, who, along with her brother Ramza, was said to have disappeared in the library vaults beneath Orbonne Monastery near the end of the war. Their bodies, however, were never recovered, leading some to question whether they had truly died.<2N>After the mourners had paid their respects and left, the young mage Valmafra stood over Alma's gravestone with Orran. Then, Orran was greeted by a sight he could scarcely believe...<#>

<id1024772#>The War of the Lions had claimed many lives, but at last it was over. A funeral service was held for Alma Beoulve at Eagrose Cemetery, who, along with her brother Ramza, was said to have disappeared in the library vaults beneath Orbonne Monastery near the end of the war. Their bodies, however, were never recovered, leading some to question whether they had truly died.<2N>After the mourners had paid their respects and left, the young mage Valmafra stood over Alma's gravestone with Orran. Then, Orran was greeted by a sight he could scarcely believe...<#>

Английский:
<id1024773#>The Fruits of Endeavor<#>

<id1024773#>The Fruits of Endeavor<#>

Английский:
<id1024774#>Several months had passed since the War of the Lions had ended, and a long-awaited peace had finally returned to the war-torn land. Delita had wed Queen Ovelia, who relinquished sovereignty to her new husband. Delita at last presided over all of Ivalice as king, the sacred throne on which he sat as ever stained with blood. On Ovelia's birthday, Delita arrived at her side with a bouquet of flowers, but she was in no mood for celebrations.<#>

<id1024774#>Several months had passed since the War of the Lions had ended, and a long-awaited peace had finally returned to the war-torn land. Delita had wed Queen Ovelia, who relinquished sovereignty to her new husband. Delita at last presided over all of Ivalice as king, the sacred throne on which he sat as ever stained with blood. On Ovelia's birthday, Delita arrived at her side with a bouquet of flowers, but she was in no mood for celebrations.<#>

Английский:
<id1024775#>The Metallic Sphere<#>

<id1024775#>The Metallic Sphere<#>

Английский:
<id1024776#>Besrudio Bunansa, machinist and father to young Mustadio, uncovered a peculiar metal sphere from within Tunnel 57, far beneath the city of Goug. Neither they or Ramza had even a slight familiarity with its structure or use, but it reacted to the Stone in Ramza's possession. The symbol of Aquarius was engraved upon its surface.<#>

<id1024776#>Besrudio Bunansa, machinist and father to young Mustadio, uncovered a peculiar metal sphere from within Tunnel 57, far beneath the city of Goug. Neither they or Ramza had even a slight familiarity with its structure or use, but it reacted to the Stone in Ramza's possession. The symbol of Aquarius was engraved upon its surface.<#>

Английский:
<id1024777#>Tales from the Mine<#>

<id1024777#>Tales from the Mine<#>

Английский:
<id1024778#>While visiting a tavern in Lesalia, Ramza heard rumors of savage creatures lurking the mines of Gollund. He expressed a wish to aid the stricken miners, to which one of the patrons responded by offering his sword in assistance. The hunter introduced himself as Beowulf, and claimed to be in pursuit of one beast in particular: the Holy Dragon.<#>

<id1024778#>While visiting a tavern in Lesalia, Ramza heard rumors of savage creatures lurking the mines of Gollund. He expressed a wish to aid the stricken miners, to which one of the patrons responded by offering his sword in assistance. The hunter introduced himself as Beowulf, and claimed to be in pursuit of one beast in particular: the Holy Dragon.<#>