Английский:
<id1024699#>Seeds of Doubt<#>

<id1024699#>Seeds of Doubt<#>

Английский:
<id1024700#>In order to reach Zeltennia, Ramza had to pass through the free city of Bervenia, but in his way stood Meliadoul, a Knight Templar and sister to the slain Isilud. She was adamant that Ramza, an accused heretic, had slaughtered her brother, and she now sought vengeance for his murder. Ramza protested his innocence, but Meliadoul could not be swayed.<#>

<id1024700#>In order to reach Zeltennia, Ramza had to pass through the free city of Bervenia, but in his way stood Meliadoul, a Knight Templar and sister to the slain Isilud. She was adamant that Ramza, an accused heretic, had slaughtered her brother, and she now sought vengeance for his murder. Ramza protested his innocence, but Meliadoul could not be swayed.<#>

Английский:
<id1024701#>A Natural Barrier<#>

<id1024701#>A Natural Barrier<#>

Английский:
<id1024702#>Before Zeltennia lies Finnath Creek, a treacherous body of water where one slip spells certain doom. For Ramza, the crossing was made all the more perilous by a group of monsters that blocked his path. Once they were dealt with, Ramza proceeded with haste to Zeltennia Castle.<#>

<id1024702#>Before Zeltennia lies Finnath Creek, a treacherous body of water where one slip spells certain doom. For Ramza, the crossing was made all the more perilous by a group of monsters that blocked his path. Once they were dealt with, Ramza proceeded with haste to Zeltennia Castle.<#>

Английский:
<id1024703#>Delita's Will<#>

<id1024703#>Delita's Will<#>

Английский:
<id1024704#>Ramza traveled to a church in Zeltennia to meet Delita, who willingly revealed the high confessor's plan to assassinate both Duke Larg and Duke Goltanna in a bid to give the Church absolute power over the realm. Ramza inquired of Delita's true intentions, whereupon he denied his loyalty to the Church, and expressed his feelings for Ovelia.<#>

<id1024704#>Ramza traveled to a church in Zeltennia to meet Delita, who willingly revealed the high confessor's plan to assassinate both Duke Larg and Duke Goltanna in a bid to give the Church absolute power over the realm. Ramza inquired of Delita's true intentions, whereupon he denied his loyalty to the Church, and expressed his feelings for Ovelia.<#>

Английский:
<id1024705#>Death of a Confessor<#>

<id1024705#>Death of a Confessor<#>

Английский:
<id1024706#>Confessor Zalmour and his forces had surrounded the church where Ramza and Delita held their secret liaison. Upon exiting, Ramza attempted to explain to Zalmour that his superiors had hidden the truth of the auracite, and sought only to use him. Zalmour, however, was of no mind to listen.<#>

<id1024706#>Confessor Zalmour and his forces had surrounded the church where Ramza and Delita held their secret liaison. Upon exiting, Ramza attempted to explain to Zalmour that his superiors had hidden the truth of the auracite, and sought only to use him. Zalmour, however, was of no mind to listen.<#>

Английский:
<id1024707#>Gears in Motion<#>

<id1024707#>Gears in Motion<#>

Английский:
<id1024708#>A woman approached Delita and Ramza after they had defeated Confessor Zalmour. Her name was Valmafra, a young mage dispatched by the Church along with Delita, and the two appeared to share a degree of mutual trust. She informed them that the Order of the Northern Sky had begun its advance on Fort Besselat. Ramza immediately started out for Besselat to meet with Count Orlandeau, for this was his only hope of preventing a major clash between the warring factions.<#>

<id1024708#>A woman approached Delita and Ramza after they had defeated Confessor Zalmour. Her name was Valmafra, a young mage dispatched by the Church along with Delita, and the two appeared to share a degree of mutual trust. She informed them that the Order of the Northern Sky had begun its advance on Fort Besselat. Ramza immediately started out for Besselat to meet with Count Orlandeau, for this was his only hope of preventing a major clash between the warring factions.<#>

Английский:
<id1024709#>Poison on Desert Winds<#>

<id1024709#>Poison on Desert Winds<#>

Английский:
<id1024710#>While crossing the Beddha Sandwaste, Ramza's party chanced upon the Knight Templar Barich. A few moments prior, he had released a poisonous substance into the wind, which would soon be carried to the Order of the Northern Sky's encampment. Barich then claimed that he and the templarate act for the good of Ivalice, to which Ramza took great umbrage.<#>

<id1024710#>While crossing the Beddha Sandwaste, Ramza's party chanced upon the Knight Templar Barich. A few moments prior, he had released a poisonous substance into the wind, which would soon be carried to the Order of the Northern Sky's encampment. Barich then claimed that he and the templarate act for the good of Ivalice, to which Ramza took great umbrage.<#>

Английский:
<id1024711#>Thunder God in Chains<#>

<id1024711#>Thunder God in Chains<#>

Английский:
<id1024712#>Upon his arrival at Fort Besselat, Count Orlandeau was accused of plotting rebellion against Duke Goltanna. Although the count maintained his innocence, the duke, fully unaware of the high confessor's scheme, ordered him imprisoned. Soon after this surprising turn of events, Delita was dubbed a Knight Devout by Duke Goltanna and made lord commander of the Order of the Southern Sky. Delita's machinations proceeded inexorably towards completion, and within his heart of hearts, he afforded himself a satisfied chuckle. <#>

<id1024712#>Upon his arrival at Fort Besselat, Count Orlandeau was accused of plotting rebellion against Duke Goltanna. Although the count maintained his innocence, the duke, fully unaware of the high confessor's scheme, ordered him imprisoned. Soon after this surprising turn of events, Delita was dubbed a Knight Devout by Duke Goltanna and made lord commander of the Order of the Southern Sky. Delita's machinations proceeded inexorably towards completion, and within his heart of hearts, he afforded himself a satisfied chuckle. <#>

Английский:
<id1024713#>Rising Tensions<#>

<id1024713#>Rising Tensions<#>

Английский:
<id1024714#>Ramza led his party to the gates of Fort Besselat and requested an audience with Count Orlandeau, that he may warn him of the Church's grand conspiracy. However, the count had already been incarcerated on charges of conspiracy himself. Then, further adding to their woes, Ramza and his comrades were accused of being assassins sent by Orlandeau.<#>

<id1024714#>Ramza led his party to the gates of Fort Besselat and requested an audience with Count Orlandeau, that he may warn him of the Church's grand conspiracy. However, the count had already been incarcerated on charges of conspiracy himself. Then, further adding to their woes, Ramza and his comrades were accused of being assassins sent by Orlandeau.<#>

Английский:
<id1024715#>Duke Larg's Assassination<#>

<id1024715#>Duke Larg's Assassination<#>

Английский:
<id1024716#>The poison dispersed by Barich of the Knights Templar brought the Order of the Northern Sky to its knees. Even Count Dycedarg and Duke Larg succumbed to its effects, though neither's life was in immediate danger. Zalbaag rushed to their rescue, only to witness Dycedarg stab their duke in cold blood. Zalbaag stood in a state of shock and disbelief as Dycedarg spoke of his ambition that Ivalice be brought under total reign of House Beoulve.<#>

<id1024716#>The poison dispersed by Barich of the Knights Templar brought the Order of the Northern Sky to its knees. Even Count Dycedarg and Duke Larg succumbed to its effects, though neither's life was in immediate danger. Zalbaag rushed to their rescue, only to witness Dycedarg stab their duke in cold blood. Zalbaag stood in a state of shock and disbelief as Dycedarg spoke of his ambition that Ivalice be brought under total reign of House Beoulve.<#>

Английский:
<id1024717#>Opening the Floodgates<#>

<id1024717#>Opening the Floodgates<#>

Английский:
<id1024718#>The two dukes had gathered their forces at Fort Besselat, with a fierce battle set to begin at any moment. In order to prevent such a needless loss of life, Ramza sought to open the fort's floodgates, with the resulting deluge turning the battlefield into a swamp and making a direct confrontation all but impossible. Though their way was barred by the Order of the Southern Sky, Ramza's party fought their way through and succeeded in opening the floodgates.<#>

<id1024718#>The two dukes had gathered their forces at Fort Besselat, with a fierce battle set to begin at any moment. In order to prevent such a needless loss of life, Ramza sought to open the fort's floodgates, with the resulting deluge turning the battlefield into a swamp and making a direct confrontation all but impossible. Though their way was barred by the Order of the Southern Sky, Ramza's party fought their way through and succeeded in opening the floodgates.<#>

Английский:
<id1024719#>Freeing the Count<#>

<id1024719#>Freeing the Count<#>

Английский:
<id1024720#>Ramza opened the floodgates at Fort Besselat, with the vast amounts of water unleashed preventing a disastrous clash of the two armies. Count Orlandeau, freed from captivity and dismayed by his liege lord's warmongering, decided to accompany Ramza in hopes of putting an end to the high confessor's ambitions. On the count's orders, his former ward Orran returned to Zeltennia to ensure that Ovelia would remain safe.<#>

<id1024720#>Ramza opened the floodgates at Fort Besselat, with the vast amounts of water unleashed preventing a disastrous clash of the two armies. Count Orlandeau, freed from captivity and dismayed by his liege lord's warmongering, decided to accompany Ramza in hopes of putting an end to the high confessor's ambitions. On the count's orders, his former ward Orran returned to Zeltennia to ensure that Ovelia would remain safe.<#>

Английский:
<id1024721#>The Black Lion Slain<#>

<id1024721#>The Black Lion Slain<#>

Английский:
<id1024722#>Duke Goltanna stood in frustration as the war was brought to an unexpected halt and commanded Delita to recommence a full-scale attack. It was then that Delita abandoned his feigned loyalty to the duke and killed him. Delita then prepared a body double of Count Orlandeau to make it appear as though the duke had been assassinated by the Thunder God. Just as the high confessor had planned, the leaders of the two warring factions had been eliminated.<#>

<id1024722#>Duke Goltanna stood in frustration as the war was brought to an unexpected halt and commanded Delita to recommence a full-scale attack. It was then that Delita abandoned his feigned loyalty to the duke and killed him. Delita then prepared a body double of Count Orlandeau to make it appear as though the duke had been assassinated by the Thunder God. Just as the high confessor had planned, the leaders of the two warring factions had been eliminated.<#>

Английский:
<id1024723#>A Wanted Man<#>

<id1024723#>A Wanted Man<#>

Английский:
<id1024724#>While on their way to Limberry Castle, Ramza's party was confronted by a gang of bandits operating around Mount Germinas. Recognizing Ramza's face from bills bearing his likeness, and his status as a wanted heretic, the bandits attacked in hopes of claiming the bounty on his head. However, they were soundly defeated by Ramza and his comrades, who then continued on their journey.<#>

<id1024724#>While on their way to Limberry Castle, Ramza's party was confronted by a gang of bandits operating around Mount Germinas. Recognizing Ramza's face from bills bearing his likeness, and his status as a wanted heretic, the bandits attacked in hopes of claiming the bounty on his head. However, they were soundly defeated by Ramza and his comrades, who then continued on their journey.<#>

Английский:
<id1024725#>Ghosts of the Lake<#>

<id1024725#>Ghosts of the Lake<#>

Английский:
<id1024726#>While traveling along the banks of Lake Poescas, Ramza and his allies were ambushed by a host of wandering spirits. Seemingly drawn by the auracite, they commenced a vicious assault upon the party. Ramza's party succeeded in repelling these malicious souls, and then hurried their steps towards Limberry Castle.<#>

<id1024726#>While traveling along the banks of Lake Poescas, Ramza and his allies were ambushed by a host of wandering spirits. Seemingly drawn by the auracite, they commenced a vicious assault upon the party. Ramza's party succeeded in repelling these malicious souls, and then hurried their steps towards Limberry Castle.<#>

Английский:
<id1024727#>Dycedarg's Ambition<#>

<id1024727#>Dycedarg's Ambition<#>

Английский:
<id1024728#>Loffrey of the Knights Templar paid a visit to the Beoulve manse in hopes of arbitrating a peace to the conflict. But acceptance of such a treaty would mean kneeling before the Church, and Count Dycedarg promptly rejected it. His veiled threats against the Church prompted Loffrey to express suspicions regarding the death of Barbaneth Beoulve. Before leaving, the knight gifted the Capricorn Stone to Dycedarg.<#>

<id1024728#>Loffrey of the Knights Templar paid a visit to the Beoulve manse in hopes of arbitrating a peace to the conflict. But acceptance of such a treaty would mean kneeling before the Church, and Count Dycedarg promptly rejected it. His veiled threats against the Church prompted Loffrey to express suspicions regarding the death of Barbaneth Beoulve. Before leaving, the knight gifted the Capricorn Stone to Dycedarg.<#>

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.<#>