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.<#>

Английский:
<id1024679#>Dark Portents<#>

<id1024679#>Dark Portents<#>

Английский:
<id1024680#>Ramza and his comrades arrived at the gates of Riovanes, where Marach and a unit of castle guards barred his path. Rapha's best attempts to talk sense into her brother fell on deaf ears, and Marach beat a hasty retreat. Moments after Ramza's party defeated the guards and secured entry to the keep, a knight, mortally wounded, came crawling from within and spoke of a monster gone amok in the castle's halls.<#>

<id1024680#>Ramza and his comrades arrived at the gates of Riovanes, where Marach and a unit of castle guards barred his path. Rapha's best attempts to talk sense into her brother fell on deaf ears, and Marach beat a hasty retreat. Moments after Ramza's party defeated the guards and secured entry to the keep, a knight, mortally wounded, came crawling from within and spoke of a monster gone amok in the castle's halls.<#>

Английский:
<id1024681#>Alma's Escape<#>

<id1024681#>Alma's Escape<#>

Английский:
<id1024682#>Alma sat alone in the dungeon of Riovanes Castle, no doubt wondering when Ramza would come to rescue her. The dungeon's eerie quiet was shattered by a shriek of pain outside. Suddenly, a Riovanesian knight came crashing into her cell and fell before her, gravely injured. After a few fearful words, the knight breathed his last. Alma prayed for his soul's repose and then padded cautiously through the open door.<#>

<id1024682#>Alma sat alone in the dungeon of Riovanes Castle, no doubt wondering when Ramza would come to rescue her. The dungeon's eerie quiet was shattered by a shriek of pain outside. Suddenly, a Riovanesian knight came crashing into her cell and fell before her, gravely injured. After a few fearful words, the knight breathed his last. Alma prayed for his soul's repose and then padded cautiously through the open door.<#>

Английский:
<id1024683#>A Demonic Encounter<#>

<id1024683#>A Demonic Encounter<#>

Английский:
<id1024684#>As Ramza scoured the halls of Riovanes, he discovered Wiegraf, the proud soldier who had once dreamt of revolution but had now succumbed to the Lucavi. However, even after transforming into a demonic creature, he could not overcome Ramza and his comrades, and was eventually slain. No sooner had the battle ended than Alma's screams began to echo throughout the castle.<#>

<id1024684#>As Ramza scoured the halls of Riovanes, he discovered Wiegraf, the proud soldier who had once dreamt of revolution but had now succumbed to the Lucavi. However, even after transforming into a demonic creature, he could not overcome Ramza and his comrades, and was eventually slain. No sooner had the battle ended than Alma's screams began to echo throughout the castle.<#>

Английский:
<id1024685#>Tragedy's Mark<#>

<id1024685#>Tragedy's Mark<#>

Английский:
<id1024686#>In shock from the horror that surrounded her in the halls of Riovanes Castle, Alma wandered into the grand duke's parlor. Slumped inside, and fatally wounded, was Isilud, a Knight Templar. He entrusted Alma with the Pisces Stone before falling into an eternal sleep. Folmarv then entered, but as he approached Alma to silence her, the Virgo Stone in his possession began to shine brightly. Sensing this was no coincidence, he took the struggling Alma away with him.<#>

<id1024686#>In shock from the horror that surrounded her in the halls of Riovanes Castle, Alma wandered into the grand duke's parlor. Slumped inside, and fatally wounded, was Isilud, a Knight Templar. He entrusted Alma with the Pisces Stone before falling into an eternal sleep. Folmarv then entered, but as he approached Alma to silence her, the Virgo Stone in his possession began to shine brightly. Sensing this was no coincidence, he took the struggling Alma away with him.<#>

Английский:
<id1024687#>The Marquis Strikes<#>

<id1024687#>The Marquis Strikes<#>

Английский:
<id1024688#>Marach lay slain by Grand Duke Barrington, who demanded that Rapha bring him the auracite her brother held. At that moment, Marquis Elmdore appeared, and one of his underlings saw that the grand duke met a gruesome end. The marquis, too, wanted the Stones in his possession, and battle ensued.<#>

<id1024688#>Marach lay slain by Grand Duke Barrington, who demanded that Rapha bring him the auracite her brother held. At that moment, Marquis Elmdore appeared, and one of his underlings saw that the grand duke met a gruesome end. The marquis, too, wanted the Stones in his possession, and battle ensued.<#>

Английский:
<id1024689#>A Different Power<#>

<id1024689#>A Different Power<#>

Английский:
<id1024690#>Marach had taken Grand Duke Barrington's bullet to save his sister's life. As a tearful Rapha cradled his body, the Scorpio Stone upon her chest began to glow. With the horrible episode of Wiegraf's transmigration fresh in his mind, a dreadful feeling consumed Ramza's thoughts—that another Lucavi might appear at any moment—but no demon was summoned forth. Instead, the Stone responded to Rapha's most profound wish, and Marach's soul was restored to him.<#>

<id1024690#>Marach had taken Grand Duke Barrington's bullet to save his sister's life. As a tearful Rapha cradled his body, the Scorpio Stone upon her chest began to glow. With the horrible episode of Wiegraf's transmigration fresh in his mind, a dreadful feeling consumed Ramza's thoughts—that another Lucavi might appear at any moment—but no demon was summoned forth. Instead, the Stone responded to Rapha's most profound wish, and Marach's soul was restored to him.<#>

Английский:
<id1024691#>A Pure Heart<#>

<id1024691#>A Pure Heart<#>

Английский:
<id1024692#>Ramza searched desperately for Alma, but she was nowhere to be found at Riovanes. All that remained in the castle's ravaged parlor was the Pisces Stone. Ramza tightly clasped the auracite and recalled Marach's words, that the Stone's power depended on the nature of its user. As the chaos spread across Ivalice, the war had begun to shift in a new direction.<#>

<id1024692#>Ramza searched desperately for Alma, but she was nowhere to be found at Riovanes. All that remained in the castle's ravaged parlor was the Pisces Stone. Ramza tightly clasped the auracite and recalled Marach's words, that the Stone's power depended on the nature of its user. As the chaos spread across Ivalice, the war had begun to shift in a new direction.<#>

Английский:
<id1024693#>In the Shadows<#>

<id1024693#>In the Shadows<#>

Английский:
<id1024694#>As Ramza grasped for clues as to Alma's whereabouts, Marach mentioned that Folmarv, lord commander of the Knights Templar, had been at Riovanes and may be holding her. The possibility also arose that Folmarv was manipulating High Confessor Marcel for his own ends. In order to uncover the truth about Folmarv and prevent whatever ambitions he may have from becoming reality, Ramza thought to seek counsel with Delita in Zeltennia.<#>

<id1024694#>As Ramza grasped for clues as to Alma's whereabouts, Marach mentioned that Folmarv, lord commander of the Knights Templar, had been at Riovanes and may be holding her. The possibility also arose that Folmarv was manipulating High Confessor Marcel for his own ends. In order to uncover the truth about Folmarv and prevent whatever ambitions he may have from becoming reality, Ramza thought to seek counsel with Delita in Zeltennia.<#>

Английский:
<id1024695#>Keeper of the Stone<#>

<id1024695#>Keeper of the Stone<#>

Английский:
<id1024696#>Orran welcomed Count Orlandeau back to Zeltennia Castle, availing him of the ominous events taking place across Ivalice, and their possible connection to the Stones. Orran then spoke candidly of the Church and the Knights Templar, and the suspicious tendencies they had been exhibiting of late. Count Orlandeau pulled the Libra Stone from his pocket and gazed into it with an expression of foreboding at the battle that must soon come.<#>

<id1024696#>Orran welcomed Count Orlandeau back to Zeltennia Castle, availing him of the ominous events taking place across Ivalice, and their possible connection to the Stones. Orran then spoke candidly of the Church and the Knights Templar, and the suspicious tendencies they had been exhibiting of late. Count Orlandeau pulled the Libra Stone from his pocket and gazed into it with an expression of foreboding at the battle that must soon come.<#>

Английский:
<id1024697#>Disputed Territory<#>

<id1024697#>Disputed Territory<#>

Английский:
<id1024698#>The Order of the Southern Sky held Dugeura Pass in Lesalia, a key position on the road to Zeltennia. The guards stationed there mistook Ramza's party for scouts from the Northern Order and attacked. Ramza and his allies were able to see them off, and pushed on towards his destination.<#>

<id1024698#>The Order of the Southern Sky held Dugeura Pass in Lesalia, a key position on the road to Zeltennia. The guards stationed there mistook Ramza's party for scouts from the Northern Order and attacked. Ramza and his allies were able to see them off, and pushed on towards his destination.<#>