Английский:
<id1021799#>Yggdrasil Mistletoe<#>

<id1021799#>Yggdrasil Mistletoe<#>

Английский:
<id1021800#>A parasitic shrub that feeds on the bark of the World Tree. Upon sprouting, it shrivels and dies in half a day. Its leaves, if properly harvested, can be used to brew an elixir of eternal youth.<#>

<id1021800#>A parasitic shrub that feeds on the bark of the World Tree. Upon sprouting, it shrivels and dies in half a day. Its leaves, if properly harvested, can be used to brew an elixir of eternal youth.<#>

Английский:
<id1021801#><center>A parasitic shrub that feeds on the bark of the World Tree. Upon sprouting, it shrivels and dies in half a day. Its leaves, if properly harvested, can be used to brew an elixir of eternal youth.</center><#>

<id1021801#><center>A parasitic shrub that feeds on the bark of the World Tree. Upon sprouting, it shrivels and dies in half a day. Its leaves, if properly harvested, can be used to brew an elixir of eternal youth.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021802#>Lance of Longibunne<#>

<id1021802#>Lance of Longibunne<#>

Английский:
<id1021803#>Many adventurers have lost their lives pursuing this spear, said to be capable of piercing solid stone. Legend holds it once slew a demon that had seized control of the mortal realm.<#>

<id1021803#>Many adventurers have lost their lives pursuing this spear, said to be capable of piercing solid stone. Legend holds it once slew a demon that had seized control of the mortal realm.<#>

Английский:
<id1021804#><center>Many adventurers have lost their lives pursuing this spear, said to be capable of piercing solid stone. Legend holds it once slew a demon that had seized control of the mortal realm.</center><#>

<id1021804#><center>Many adventurers have lost their lives pursuing this spear, said to be capable of piercing solid stone. Legend holds it once slew a demon that had seized control of the mortal realm.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021805#>Chocobo Cannon<#>

<id1021805#>Chocobo Cannon<#>

Английский:
<id1021806#>This weapon shoots fattened chocobos, which are gorged on gunpowder before being stuffed into its barrel. Highly imprecise, it never proceeded beyond the experimental stage.<#>

<id1021806#>This weapon shoots fattened chocobos, which are gorged on gunpowder before being stuffed into its barrel. Highly imprecise, it never proceeded beyond the experimental stage.<#>

Английский:
<id1021807#><center>This weapon shoots fattened chocobos, which are gorged on gunpowder before being stuffed into its barrel. Highly imprecise, it never proceeded beyond the experimental stage.</center><#>

<id1021807#><center>This weapon shoots fattened chocobos, which are gorged on gunpowder before being stuffed into its barrel. Highly imprecise, it never proceeded beyond the experimental stage.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021808#>Saint Elmo's Fire<#>

<id1021808#>Saint Elmo's Fire<#>

Английский:
<id1021809#>These azure flames are said to cause spontaneous combustion in humans. As the phenomenon affects only those suffering from malady, Saint Elmo's Fire is feared as the source of both.<#>

<id1021809#>These azure flames are said to cause spontaneous combustion in humans. As the phenomenon affects only those suffering from malady, Saint Elmo's Fire is feared as the source of both.<#>

Английский:
<id1021810#><center>These azure flames are said to cause spontaneous combustion in humans. As the phenomenon affects only those suffering from malady, Saint Elmo's Fire is feared as the source of both.</center><#>

<id1021810#><center>These azure flames are said to cause spontaneous combustion in humans. As the phenomenon affects only those suffering from malady, Saint Elmo's Fire is feared as the source of both.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021811#>NOISSIM<#>

<id1021811#>NOISSIM<#>

Английский:
<id1021812#><center>Even the greatest of undertakings may have the most humble beginnings. Oft does a chance discovery become the catalyst for events of immense significance.</center><#>

<id1021812#><center>Even the greatest of undertakings may have the most humble beginnings. Oft does a chance discovery become the catalyst for events of immense significance.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021813#>TERMINATION<#>

<id1021813#>TERMINATION<#>

Английский:
<id1021814#><center>If the abandonment of one's mission is the best course of action, one must be prepared to face the consequences of this choice.</center><#>

<id1021814#><center>If the abandonment of one's mission is the best course of action, one must be prepared to face the consequences of this choice.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021815#>DELTA<#>

<id1021815#>DELTA<#>

Английский:
<id1021816#><center>Should one become lost on the journey through life, the way will be revealed in time. But should one stray from a physical path, little can be done but laugh—though preferably only to oneself.</center><#>

<id1021816#><center>Should one become lost on the journey through life, the way will be revealed in time. But should one stray from a physical path, little can be done but laugh—though preferably only to oneself.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021817#>VALKYRIES<#>

<id1021817#>VALKYRIES<#>

Английский:
<id1021818#><center>There may come a time when the loss of one's own life means the salvation of another's. Of course, the reverse also holds true.</center><#>

<id1021818#><center>There may come a time when the loss of one's own life means the salvation of another's. Of course, the reverse also holds true.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021819#>YROTCIV<#>

<id1021819#>YROTCIV<#>

Английский:
<id1021820#><center>Even after all is lost, the scent of that which was may linger on—memories forever etched upon the soul.</center><#>

<id1021820#><center>Even after all is lost, the scent of that which was may linger on—memories forever etched upon the soul.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021821#>TIGER<#>

<id1021821#>TIGER<#>

Английский:
<id1021822#><center>Were man deprived of reason, would he survive on instinct alone? Nay, for he is ignorant to the subtle ways of beasts.</center><#>

<id1021822#><center>Were man deprived of reason, would he survive on instinct alone? Nay, for he is ignorant to the subtle ways of beasts.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021823#>BRIDGE<#>

<id1021823#>BRIDGE<#>

Английский:
<id1021824#><center>A river may be crossed in many ways; one who considers only the bridge commits a grave error.</center><#>

<id1021824#><center>A river may be crossed in many ways; one who considers only the bridge commits a grave error.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021825#>VOYAGE<#>

<id1021825#>VOYAGE<#>

Английский:
<id1021826#><center>Beyond the search for answers, what other purpose does a journey serve?</center><#>

<id1021826#><center>Beyond the search for answers, what other purpose does a journey serve?</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021827#>HORROR<#>

<id1021827#>HORROR<#>

Английский:
<id1021828#><center>Fear cannot be conveyed through words alone, but mayhap it can be taught in subtle ways.</center><#>

<id1021828#><center>Fear cannot be conveyed through words alone, but mayhap it can be taught in subtle ways.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021829#>END<#>

<id1021829#>END<#>

Английский:
<id1021830#><center>That which has no purpose for its continuation can have no meaning beyond its end.</center><#>

<id1021830#><center>That which has no purpose for its continuation can have no meaning beyond its end.</center><#>

Английский:
<id1021831#>The Corpse Brigade<#>

<id1021831#>The Corpse Brigade<#>

Английский:
<id1021832#>Brigandry is on the rise across the land, and Gallionne has by no means been spared. Wains are struck and pillaged, high-ranking officials taken at swordpoint. Most of the incidents of this past six-month are believed to be the work of a company of felons and former sellswords known as the Corpse Brigade. It is oft said the only good brigand is a dead brigand, and the Order of the Northern Sky would like naught more than to see the Brigade made corpses for true. But as yet, it is all the knighthood can do to keep the outlaws in check.<#>

<id1021832#>Brigandry is on the rise across the land, and Gallionne has by no means been spared. Wains are struck and pillaged, high-ranking officials taken at swordpoint. Most of the incidents of this past six-month are believed to be the work of a company of felons and former sellswords known as the Corpse Brigade. It is oft said the only good brigand is a dead brigand, and the Order of the Northern Sky would like naught more than to see the Brigade made corpses for true. But as yet, it is all the knighthood can do to keep the outlaws in check.<#>

Английский:
<id1021833#>King Ondoria III<#>

<id1021833#>King Ondoria III<#>

Английский:
<id1021834#>The health of King Ondoria III has been a subject of concern since his collapse at the birthday celebration of Prince Orinus. The Board of Chamberlains has since announced that the king has regained consciousness and his fever has broken, but will yet require no less than three weeks of quietude and bed rest in order to recover. Many speculate that it may be some months before the king resumes his official duties. However, Queen Louveria and her retainers have long been in charge of most affairs of state, and thus few problems are anticipated during the king's absence.<#>

<id1021834#>The health of King Ondoria III has been a subject of concern since his collapse at the birthday celebration of Prince Orinus. The Board of Chamberlains has since announced that the king has regained consciousness and his fever has broken, but will yet require no less than three weeks of quietude and bed rest in order to recover. Many speculate that it may be some months before the king resumes his official duties. However, Queen Louveria and her retainers have long been in charge of most affairs of state, and thus few problems are anticipated during the king's absence.<#>

Английский:
<id1021835#>The Fifty Years' War<#>

<id1021835#>The Fifty Years' War<#>

Английский:
<id1021836#>The half-century of conflict between Ivalice and Ordallia is today known as the Fifty Years' War. The beginning of the Fifty Years' War can be traced to the death of Ordallia's King Devanne III, and his failure to name a successor. His cousin, Varoi VI, was next in line for the throne; however, King Denamda II of Ivalice (the uncle of Devanne III) proclaimed himself the rightful heir and declared war on Ordallia. However, this was merely a pretense to justify the invasion of the neighboring Ordallian province of Zelmonia. Formerly an independent state, it had been annexed by Ordallia nearly a century prior. Ivalice had since been aiding the province in an effort to weaken Ordallia, though increasingly severe oppression and political purges enacted by the Ordallians stifled Zelmonia's bid to regain independence. Tired of Ordallian rule, the Zelmonian leadership and nobility secretly petitioned Ivalice to take a more direct hand in their liberation.<2N>After a victory in Zelmonia, the Ivalician armies marched on the Ordallian capital of Viura. As fate would have it, Denamda II succumbed to fatal illness on the road. The momentary confusion amongst Ivalice's troops gave Ordallia the opportunity it needed to regroup, and Varoi VI succeeded in pushing the Ivalicians back as far as Zelmonia. The resulting impasse would not be broken until the Romandan army's invasion two years hence.<2N>Romanda, a powerful military state lying across the Rhana Strait, marched on Ivalice at the behest of Varoi VI, a blood relation of the Romandan nobility. However, Denamda II's successor Denamda IV was a fearless warrior, personally leading his men into battle against the combined might of Romanda and Ordallia. This, along with an outbreak of the Black Death in Romanda, forced the Romandan army to withdraw after only three years.<2N>Two military orders worthy of particular mention in this conflict are the Order of the Northern Sky, led by the young Barbaneth Beoulve, who would later claim the title of Knight Gallant, and that of the Southern Sky, led by Cidolfus Orlandeau, known also as the Thunder God. After countless victories at home, these two orders had been poised to advance into Ordallia. However, the protracted conflict had begun to take its toll on domestic morale. Peasant uprisings and revolts throughout Ivalice and Ordallia forced both countries to send their troops home to pacify their own citizens, resulting in another stalemate.<2N>It was Denamda IV's sudden death by malady that broke the stalemate, although some claim that he was murdered. His successor, Ondoria III, was ill suited to the throne, and left the governing of Ivalice to his queen and retainers. Without Denamda IV's leadership, the armies of Ivalice had little prayer of preventing Varoi VI's successor, Prince Lennard, from defeating the troops stationed in Zelmonia and advancing into Ivalice proper. Despite the valiant efforts of the Northern and Southern Orders, Ivalice failed to repel Prince Lennard's invasion of Zeltennia. Ivalice's leaders soon began looking for a peaceful alternative. In the end, both states agreed that prolonging the war would prove mutually detrimental, and a pact was signed allowing each nation to return to addressing domestic strife. An equal peace in name, it was in reality a defeat for Ivalice.<2N>The economy of Ivalice was brought to the very brink of ruin as it struggled to pay reparations to its former enemies and to repay the loans taken from neighboring states to fund its war effort. Soldiers returning from the front found themselves without pay, and entire orders of knights were summarily discharged from service. The swelling ranks of the unemployed did little to relieve the people's distrust of the Crown and the nobility.<#>

<id1021836#>The half-century of conflict between Ivalice and Ordallia is today known as the Fifty Years' War. The beginning of the Fifty Years' War can be traced to the death of Ordallia's King Devanne III, and his failure to name a successor. His cousin, Varoi VI, was next in line for the throne; however, King Denamda II of Ivalice (the uncle of Devanne III) proclaimed himself the rightful heir and declared war on Ordallia. However, this was merely a pretense to justify the invasion of the neighboring Ordallian province of Zelmonia. Formerly an independent state, it had been annexed by Ordallia nearly a century prior. Ivalice had since been aiding the province in an effort to weaken Ordallia, though increasingly severe oppression and political purges enacted by the Ordallians stifled Zelmonia's bid to regain independence. Tired of Ordallian rule, the Zelmonian leadership and nobility secretly petitioned Ivalice to take a more direct hand in their liberation.<2N>After a victory in Zelmonia, the Ivalician armies marched on the Ordallian capital of Viura. As fate would have it, Denamda II succumbed to fatal illness on the road. The momentary confusion amongst Ivalice's troops gave Ordallia the opportunity it needed to regroup, and Varoi VI succeeded in pushing the Ivalicians back as far as Zelmonia. The resulting impasse would not be broken until the Romandan army's invasion two years hence.<2N>Romanda, a powerful military state lying across the Rhana Strait, marched on Ivalice at the behest of Varoi VI, a blood relation of the Romandan nobility. However, Denamda II's successor Denamda IV was a fearless warrior, personally leading his men into battle against the combined might of Romanda and Ordallia. This, along with an outbreak of the Black Death in Romanda, forced the Romandan army to withdraw after only three years.<2N>Two military orders worthy of particular mention in this conflict are the Order of the Northern Sky, led by the young Barbaneth Beoulve, who would later claim the title of Knight Gallant, and that of the Southern Sky, led by Cidolfus Orlandeau, known also as the Thunder God. After countless victories at home, these two orders had been poised to advance into Ordallia. However, the protracted conflict had begun to take its toll on domestic morale. Peasant uprisings and revolts throughout Ivalice and Ordallia forced both countries to send their troops home to pacify their own citizens, resulting in another stalemate.<2N>It was Denamda IV's sudden death by malady that broke the stalemate, although some claim that he was murdered. His successor, Ondoria III, was ill suited to the throne, and left the governing of Ivalice to his queen and retainers. Without Denamda IV's leadership, the armies of Ivalice had little prayer of preventing Varoi VI's successor, Prince Lennard, from defeating the troops stationed in Zelmonia and advancing into Ivalice proper. Despite the valiant efforts of the Northern and Southern Orders, Ivalice failed to repel Prince Lennard's invasion of Zeltennia. Ivalice's leaders soon began looking for a peaceful alternative. In the end, both states agreed that prolonging the war would prove mutually detrimental, and a pact was signed allowing each nation to return to addressing domestic strife. An equal peace in name, it was in reality a defeat for Ivalice.<2N>The economy of Ivalice was brought to the very brink of ruin as it struggled to pay reparations to its former enemies and to repay the loans taken from neighboring states to fund its war effort. Soldiers returning from the front found themselves without pay, and entire orders of knights were summarily discharged from service. The swelling ranks of the unemployed did little to relieve the people's distrust of the Crown and the nobility.<#>

Английский:
<id1021837#>King Ondoria III's Condition<#>

<id1021837#>King Ondoria III's Condition<#>

Английский:
<id1021838#>The capital is rife with rumors that King Ondoria III's condition has taken a sudden turn for the worse. Although official word is that he has been steadily improving since his collapse at Prince Orinus's birthday celebration, the looks on the faces of his aides tell a different story. If the king should pass without naming a regent for the young prince, a battle between the Council and the Crown over succession seems inevitable. Many pray for the king's swift recovery, that needless conflict be averted.<#>

<id1021838#>The capital is rife with rumors that King Ondoria III's condition has taken a sudden turn for the worse. Although official word is that he has been steadily improving since his collapse at Prince Orinus's birthday celebration, the looks on the faces of his aides tell a different story. If the king should pass without naming a regent for the young prince, a battle between the Council and the Crown over succession seems inevitable. Many pray for the king's swift recovery, that needless conflict be averted.<#>

Английский:
<id1021839#>The Corpse Brigade Destroyed<#>

<id1021839#>The Corpse Brigade Destroyed<#>

Английский:
<id1021840#>The Corpse Brigade, the worst band of outlaws to terrorize Gallionne in recent memory, has been defeated thanks to the combined efforts of the four great knightly orders, led by the Order of the Northern Sky. The Order has announced that some seven hundred of the brigands have been captured and more than three thousand killed in the campaign to bring the Corpse Brigade to justice. The Brigade's leader, Wiegraf Folles, has yet to be captured, but a representative of the Northern Order has sworn that it is merely a matter of time before Folles is brought to justice.<#>

<id1021840#>The Corpse Brigade, the worst band of outlaws to terrorize Gallionne in recent memory, has been defeated thanks to the combined efforts of the four great knightly orders, led by the Order of the Northern Sky. The Order has announced that some seven hundred of the brigands have been captured and more than three thousand killed in the campaign to bring the Corpse Brigade to justice. The Brigade's leader, Wiegraf Folles, has yet to be captured, but a representative of the Northern Order has sworn that it is merely a matter of time before Folles is brought to justice.<#>

Английский:
<id1021841#>Assassination Attempt<#>

<id1021841#>Assassination Attempt<#>

Английский:
<id1021842#>While the Corpse Brigade has been vanquished, their leader Wiegraf Folles continues to evade justice. And even as the Order of the Northern Sky worked to round up the last of the Brigade, surviving Brigade members led an attack on the manse of the esteemed House Beoulve at Eagrose. Their target is said to have been none other than Duke Larg's advisor, Count Dycedarg Beoulve. Fortunately, the attempt was thwarted.<#>

<id1021842#>While the Corpse Brigade has been vanquished, their leader Wiegraf Folles continues to evade justice. And even as the Order of the Northern Sky worked to round up the last of the Brigade, surviving Brigade members led an attack on the manse of the esteemed House Beoulve at Eagrose. Their target is said to have been none other than Duke Larg's advisor, Count Dycedarg Beoulve. Fortunately, the attempt was thwarted.<#>

Английский:
<id1021843#>In the Wake of the King's Demise<#>

<id1021843#>In the Wake of the King's Demise<#>

Английский:
<id1021844#>Since the death of King Ondoria III, Queen Louveria's campaign to seize total control of the government has proceeded apace. All who oppose her—even members of the Council—are mercilessly stripped of their rank. Even the queen mother, who had openly criticized the actions of her son's wife, was banished to Bunahan, never to return. Her fate is unknown, although some say she was poisoned.<#>

<id1021844#>Since the death of King Ondoria III, Queen Louveria's campaign to seize total control of the government has proceeded apace. All who oppose her—even members of the Council—are mercilessly stripped of their rank. Even the queen mother, who had openly criticized the actions of her son's wife, was banished to Bunahan, never to return. Her fate is unknown, although some say she was poisoned.<#>

Английский:
<id1021845#>The Dukes Larg and Goltanna<#>

<id1021845#>The Dukes Larg and Goltanna<#>

Английский:
<id1021846#>Duke Larg, trueborn brother of Queen Louveria, and Duke Goltanna, cousin of the late king, are locked in a fierce political struggle for control of Ivalice. Both men hope to be appointed guardian of Prince Orinus and thus gain the title and authority of regent. Although the queen supports Duke Larg, a goodly number of nobles and Council members appear to back Duke Goltanna, and there are rumors he may be officially appointed regent ere long.<#>

<id1021846#>Duke Larg, trueborn brother of Queen Louveria, and Duke Goltanna, cousin of the late king, are locked in a fierce political struggle for control of Ivalice. Both men hope to be appointed guardian of Prince Orinus and thus gain the title and authority of regent. Although the queen supports Duke Larg, a goodly number of nobles and Council members appear to back Duke Goltanna, and there are rumors he may be officially appointed regent ere long.<#>

Английский:
<id1021847#>Widespread Peasant Revolt<#>

<id1021847#>Widespread Peasant Revolt<#>

Английский:
<id1021848#>Peasants riot throughout Duke Goltanna's province of Zeltennia. This sudden outbreak of civil unrest stems from the unanticipated loss of crops due to last year's drought, coupled with the burden of taxes that have been steadily rising since the end of the Fifty Years' War. A group of former knights calling itself the Order of the Ebon Eye appears to be fomenting the violence, even as Baron Grimms' Blackram Knights struggle to contain it.<#>

<id1021848#>Peasants riot throughout Duke Goltanna's province of Zeltennia. This sudden outbreak of civil unrest stems from the unanticipated loss of crops due to last year's drought, coupled with the burden of taxes that have been steadily rising since the end of the Fifty Years' War. A group of former knights calling itself the Order of the Ebon Eye appears to be fomenting the violence, even as Baron Grimms' Blackram Knights struggle to contain it.<#>