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.<#>

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.<#>