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.<#>

Английский:
<id1024779#>To Gollund<#>

<id1024779#>To Gollund<#>

Английский:
<id1024780#>Upon arriving in Gollund, Ramza and Beowulf were drawn into battle with hunters seeking the Holy Dragon. After making swift work of their foes, they continued on their way to the mines.<#>

<id1024780#>Upon arriving in Gollund, Ramza and Beowulf were drawn into battle with hunters seeking the Holy Dragon. After making swift work of their foes, they continued on their way to the mines.<#>

Английский:
<id1024781#>The Holy Dragon<#>

<id1024781#>The Holy Dragon<#>

Английский:
<id1024782#>Within the mines, Ramza and Beowulf discovered a dragon being attacked by savage fiends. When Beowulf called out to the creature, referring to it as Reis, it became clear that it was the Holy Dragon he had been pursuing. In the hope of rescuing Reis, Beowulf and Ramza made to slay the dragon's assailants.<#>

<id1024782#>Within the mines, Ramza and Beowulf discovered a dragon being attacked by savage fiends. When Beowulf called out to the creature, referring to it as Reis, it became clear that it was the Holy Dragon he had been pursuing. In the hope of rescuing Reis, Beowulf and Ramza made to slay the dragon's assailants.<#>

Английский:
<id1024783#>An Unbreakable Bond<#>

<id1024783#>An Unbreakable Bond<#>

Английский:
<id1024784#>Having saved Reis, Beowulf rewarded Ramza for his assistance by granting him the Zodiac Stone that the dragon had been carrying. Beowulf also suggested that as he and Ramza share a common foe, they should form an alliance, to which Ramza agreed.<#>

<id1024784#>Having saved Reis, Beowulf rewarded Ramza for his assistance by granting him the Zodiac Stone that the dragon had been carrying. Beowulf also suggested that as he and Ramza share a common foe, they should form an alliance, to which Ramza agreed.<#>

Английский:
<id1024785#>The Automaton<#>

<id1024785#>The Automaton<#>

Английский:
<id1024786#>Together with Mustadio and Besrudio, Ramza placed the Aquarius Stone into the peculiar metal sphere uncovered from beneath Goug. At this, the sphere reacted violently and began to change form. Standing before them was a marvel of ancient technology—an iron automaton in the form of a man. It recognized Ramza as a master of sorts, so he gave it an order...<#>

<id1024786#>Together with Mustadio and Besrudio, Ramza placed the Aquarius Stone into the peculiar metal sphere uncovered from beneath Goug. At this, the sphere reacted violently and began to change form. Standing before them was a marvel of ancient technology—an iron automaton in the form of a man. It recognized Ramza as a master of sorts, so he gave it an order...<#>

Английский:
<id1024787#>Flower for a Gil<#>

<id1024787#>Flower for a Gil<#>

Английский:
<id1024788#>On his way through the slums of Sal Ghidos, Ramza was approached by a local peddler. Having caught his attention, she attempted to sell Ramza a flower; the purchase of even a single bloom being seemingly enough. <#>

<id1024788#>On his way through the slums of Sal Ghidos, Ramza was approached by a local peddler. Having caught his attention, she attempted to sell Ramza a flower; the purchase of even a single bloom being seemingly enough. <#>

Английский:
<id1024789#>The Orrery<#>

<id1024789#>The Orrery<#>

Английский:
<id1024790#>Besrudio recovered another marvel of the ancients beneath Goug, this time from Tunnel 83. It appeared to be an orrery, and reacted to the Stone in Ramza's possession. The symbol of Cancer was inscribed at its base, just as the symbol of Aquarius had been inscribed upon the metallic sphere. Like as not, a new Stone would be needed to activate this machine.<#>

<id1024790#>Besrudio recovered another marvel of the ancients beneath Goug, this time from Tunnel 83. It appeared to be an orrery, and reacted to the Stone in Ramza's possession. The symbol of Cancer was inscribed at its base, just as the symbol of Aquarius had been inscribed upon the metallic sphere. Like as not, a new Stone would be needed to activate this machine.<#>

Английский:
<id1024791#>The Guardian of Nelveska<#>

<id1024791#>The Guardian of Nelveska<#>

Английский:
<id1024792#>Reaching the isle of Nelveska, Ramza and his comrades were soon met by the temple's mechanical guardian. While its sole purpose was to eliminate any and all intruders, it finally succumbed to Ramza's onslaught. Upon its defeat, the machine destroyed itself in a huge explosion, leaving naught behind but the source of its power: a Zodiac Stone.<#>

<id1024792#>Reaching the isle of Nelveska, Ramza and his comrades were soon met by the temple's mechanical guardian. While its sole purpose was to eliminate any and all intruders, it finally succumbed to Ramza's onslaught. Upon its defeat, the machine destroyed itself in a huge explosion, leaving naught behind but the source of its power: a Zodiac Stone.<#>

Английский:
<id1024793#>The Curse<#>

<id1024793#>The Curse<#>

Английский:
<id1024794#>Reis and Beowulf loved one another dearly, but their relationship was brought to ruin by a covetous celebrant of the Church who desired Reis for himself. Realizing that Reis felt no love for him, the celebrant flew into a fit of rage and cast a curse upon Beowulf. However, in a selfless act of love, Reis saw that the curse befell her in his stead. Thus was she doomed to a life as a dragon, until the curse was lifted by the power of the Cancer Stone.<#>

<id1024794#>Reis and Beowulf loved one another dearly, but their relationship was brought to ruin by a covetous celebrant of the Church who desired Reis for himself. Realizing that Reis felt no love for him, the celebrant flew into a fit of rage and cast a curse upon Beowulf. However, in a selfless act of love, Reis saw that the curse befell her in his stead. Thus was she doomed to a life as a dragon, until the curse was lifted by the power of the Cancer Stone.<#>

Английский:
<id1024795#>Cloud<#>

<id1024795#>Cloud<#>

Английский:
<id1024796#>The Cancer Stone triggered Besrudio's machine into full activation. It seemed to be some type of teleportation device—a gate leading to worlds of an outer dimension. As Ramza and the machinists looked upon the globe in awe, a thunderous noise rang out, and a young man materialized before them. This being from another world identified himself as <Q>Cloud,</Q> and then departed with these mysterious words: <Q>I have to get there...</Q><#>

<id1024796#>The Cancer Stone triggered Besrudio's machine into full activation. It seemed to be some type of teleportation device—a gate leading to worlds of an outer dimension. As Ramza and the machinists looked upon the globe in awe, a thunderous noise rang out, and a young man materialized before them. This being from another world identified himself as <Q>Cloud,</Q> and then departed with these mysterious words: <Q>I have to get there...</Q><#>

Английский:
<id1024797#>To the Promised Land<#>

<id1024797#>To the Promised Land<#>

Английский:
<id1024798#>While wandering the streets of Sal Ghidos, Cloud encountered a group of ruffians accosting a flower peddler. Cloud's intervention allowed the girl to escape, and he promptly saw off the reprobates, thanks, in no small part, to Ramza's timely arrival. After the battle, Cloud clutched his head in agony, overwhelmed by the sensation of having lost someone important. Ramza proposed helping Cloud find a way back to his own world, an offer he eventually accepted.<#>

<id1024798#>While wandering the streets of Sal Ghidos, Cloud encountered a group of ruffians accosting a flower peddler. Cloud's intervention allowed the girl to escape, and he promptly saw off the reprobates, thanks, in no small part, to Ramza's timely arrival. After the battle, Cloud clutched his head in agony, overwhelmed by the sensation of having lost someone important. Ramza proposed helping Cloud find a way back to his own world, an offer he eventually accepted.<#>