Editing Dragon Quest IV Transcript (section)

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(Character) looks at the bookshelves.

There's a book called "A History of Bonnie Burland". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads an excerpt.<br>
"Roburt the Burruce, founder of Burland, protected his domain from monsters when it was little more than a wee hamlet.<br>
"It's said that he was invincible tae any attack because of a special shield bestowed upon him from on high."<br>
The account book of the household is on one of them. A quick peek inside shows the people here are very poor.

There's a headmasters's diary slotted between a couple of the books. (Character) reads a small section.<br>
"These kiddies don't listen to a word I say. The wee rascals are forever sneaking out of the village and getting up to mischief."

There's a book on theology entitled "Faith and Prayer". Something seems to be hidden between the pages.<br>
It's a secretly-drawn picture of Alena!

Books such as "Discipline in Education", "Royal Traditions" and "Learning the Laid-Back Way" are lined up neatly.

There's a book entitled "Travelling the Curious Wonders of the World". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it.<br>
"There are all sorts of intriguing things scattered about the world that everyone should see if they have the chance.<br>
"A giant holy statue, a tree reaching to the heavens, folk who live aboard boats, and countless towns that never appear on maps.<br>
"If that all sounds too far-fetched to be true, then you should go and see it with your own eyes.<br>
"Seeing is believing! So pack your bags now, because a fascinating world awaits you..."

Among a collection of high-brow publications is one book entitled "The Beginner's Guide to Becoming a Casanova in Seven Days".

There's a letter in between the pages of one of the books. (Character) reads it.<br>
"How are things going, Dad?<br>
I hope you'll shut up shop soon and come to live with us.<br>
"You're not getting any younger, you know.<br>
I'm worried about you being on your own. From your loving daughter, Mona"

There's a book entitled "Diary of Secret Communications". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it.<br>
"My dearest Ronnie,<br>
I've already thought of you at least four dozen times today, and it's not yet elevenses.<br>
"My fried eggs at breakfast, the castle pillars, a cat in the grounds, fish in the pond, the tiles on the roof... I saw your face in all of them.<br>
"This beautiful world is full of your image. Three cheers for my dear Princess Veronica!<br>
"Yours, with love... P.S. I'll send this diary to Endor via the usual secret channels. I hope it reaches you."

There's a book entitled "Celebrating the Colosseum". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it.<br>
"The Colosseum of Endor was built by our present king.<br>
"It's become a great hit far and wide for the many fun events His Majesty conceives of, particularly the grand Endor Tourney.<br>
"Blood-curdling fights, plays filled with dreams and romance... It's all here at the Endor Colosseum!"

There's a children's drawing book. Every page is filled with pictures of cute animals.

There's a book entitled "The Scariest True Stories Ever!". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it.<br>
"One dark night, a peddler found himself lost in the woods where he came upon a village he'd never seen before.<br>
"The people of the village were exceptionally friendly and, although he was a perfect stranger to them, they invited him to stay.<br>
"With great relief, the peddler accepted their hospitality and spent the night there in the village.<br>
"Then morning came, and the peddler awoke to find nothing but wasteland. The village had disappeared without a trace."

There's a collection of history and imperial studies books neatly lined up.

There's a volume entitled "Dancing Girl Fanzine". (Character) takes it from the shelf and examines it more closely. <br>
It looks to be a publication about famous dancers through the ages.<br>
The next edition promises the intriguing article, "Maya: Up Close and Personal with a Superstar!".

There's a book entitled "Creatures of Our World". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it.<br>
"The world we live in is full of all sorts of creatures, not just us humans.<br>
"Some of them don't seem at all inclined to get along with us, but there are plenty of others who basically mean us no harm.<br>
"So if you happen upon a dwarf or an elf on your travels, be sure not to do them a mischief."

There's a book entitled "Mining Songs: The Full Lyric Collection". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads. <br>
"We dig, we dig, and then we dig some more ♪ We really dig our diggin' ♪ Oh yeah, that's for sure ♪"<br>
But (Character) doesn't know how the tune goes, so (he/she/it) can't sing along.

There are lots of nautical charts. The corners of them are bent and creased as if they've been very well-used.

There's a book entitled "A Pun-Filled Life is a Fun-Filled Life!". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it.<br>
"Hey! The secret to health, happiness, a successful marriage and a booming business is simple. All you need is puns!<br>
"No more trotting out boring old "Good morning" and "Goodnight".<br>
"When you greet people, do it with a smile and a bit of horseplay. Try a "Good marening" or a "Goodneight" !<br>
"Before long, you'll be the most popular punner in town, neigh, the world!<br>
"Remember: you'll be galloping your way towards happiness with laughter as your steed."

There's a book entitled "One Hundred Handy Hints to a Healthy Piggy Bank". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it.<br>
"Try to look down when you're out walking. If you spot some money, put it in your pocket. Sell any lost property you find back to the shops.<br>
"Never lend money to other people. Money lent is money spent. You'll never get it back. You should be the one doing the borrowing.<br>
"Barter as much as you can when shopping. Reduce the shopkeeper to tears or tantrums if you must.<br>
"Anything to get your item at half price."

There's a book entitled "My Quest for the Magical Staff: Chapter One". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it. <br>
"My name is Rowand. People call me Rowand the Wandering Wandsman. I'm a magician from Lakanaba.<br>
"Not that I live there any more, of course.<br>
No, I left my hometown some time ago.<br>
I serve the royal family of Zamoksva nowadays.<br>
"These memoirs are a personal account of my hunt for a magical staff, something I've been ordered to find by the Tsar.<br>
"In fact, this is such a personal account of my experiences that I must be careful not to let anyone from Zamoksva lay eyes upon it."

There's a book entitled "My Quest for the Magical Staff: Chapter Two". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it. <br>
"I am Rowand the Wandering Wandsman. By the Tsar of Zamoksva's orders, I'm travelling the world in search of a magical staff.<br>
"You may well ask why I'm doing such a thing. The short answer is that it seems to be a favourite hobby of the Tsar's.<br>
"I don't mean to badmouth him, of course. I just can't help worrying that a leader is so absorbed in such frivolity, peacetime or not.<br>
"But it isn't my place to question him. Duty is duty, and now I must travel west of my hometown to follow up a possible lead.<br>
"It's been a fruitless search so far. I can only hope that this time I'll find the magical staff I've been charged with locating."

There's a brand new ship's logbook that hasn't been written in yet.

There's a book entitled "My Quest for the Magical Staff: Chapter Three". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it. <br>
"I am Rowand the Wandering Wandsman. I now find myself in a town rumoured to have links to the magical staff I'm searching for.<br>
"I asked around the moment I arrived to see if the townsfolk knew where I could find it. Unfortunately my journey isn't over yet.<br>
"It seems that the object of my quest isn't here in town after all. No, apparently it's hidden in a cave nearby.<br>
"I ask you! Whatever is the world coming to? Whyever do people insist on hiding such precious things in caves of all places!?<br>
"Now I'm in a real fix. There's nothing I loathe and detest more than caves, and that's a fact."

There's a book entitled "My Quest for the Magical Staff: Chapter Four". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it. <br>
"I am Rowand the Wandering Wandsman. I'm not happy about it in the slightest, but work is work and so I must venture to that cave.<br>
"It seems that, in order to find the magical staff, I must locate the treasure chest in the deepest part of the cave and examine the bottom of it.<br>
"Of all the places! The deepest part of the cave, I ask you! Somebody up there must really hate me.<br>
"Oh dear. I'm getting quite agitated by the whole thing. Once I find this magical staff, I think it might be time for a career change.<br>
"Maybe I'll go back to my hometown and use what little savings I have to start some kind of business.<br>
"It's about time I did what I wanted for a change."

There's a book called "The Tale of the Winged Man". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it.<br>
"I once saw a man washed up on the beach with the most terrible wounds on his back. I helped the poor fellow back to my house.<br>
"Thankfully, I was able to nurse him back to health, and his back healed nicely.<br>
"Then, one evening, right before my eyes, two white wings appeared from where his wounds had been!<br>
"The man explained that he had come from a floating castle.<br>
"With that, he flew off into the night sky, leaving behind a gleaming white helmet."

There's a book entitled "My Quest for the Magical Staff: Chapter Five". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it. <br>
"After all that, I didn't manage to find the magical staff. I did find a hidden staircase and a treasure chest in the cave, mind you.<br>
"But the chest was on the other side of some bars. It was right before my eyes, and yet impossible to reach.<br>
"I've no choice but to give up on that chest now, and set off again in search of a different magical staff.<br>
"I wonder if I'll ever be able to give up this job and do something else. What I'd give for a bowl of my old ma's stew.<br>
"I am Rowand the Wandering Wandsman. By the Tsar of Zamoksva's orders, I'm travelling the world in search of a magical staff."

There's a small sign which reads, "Reading while standing up is prohibited".

There's a book entitled "Kirk Buzzer's Diary: Keep Out!". (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it.<br>
"Day 3, Month of the Dragon The time's finally come for me to get me 'ands dirty at Femisky...Femisigh...er, Femiscyra.<br>
"Wot I'm after is that Zenithian Shield they reckon they've got 'idden somewhere in the castle.<br>
"If I manage to get me mitts on that, I'll be like the legend'ry bandit 'imself, Robbin' Hood. Cor blimey, that'll be the day!"<br>
"Day 5, Month of the Dragon I snuck meself into Femiscyra Castle, but that Zenithian Shield weren't nowhere to be seen.<br>
"The only thing I managed to swipe was some measly rosary. That ain't a good day's loot in no one's book!<br>
"I can't 'elp wonderin' about them bars, mind... Huh! I've 'ad enough o' this for one day. Time for some shut-eye."

There's a curious-looking book without a title. (Character) takes it from the shelf and reads it.<br>
"I try to run away, but feel my clothes being torn at. I'm pulled back sharply and I fall to the ground.<br>
"Once more I try to escape. But those arms like tree trunks engulf me and steal away my freedom.<br>
"I cry out in agony, "Forgive me, Barbara! I promise I'll never be unfaithful again!"<br>
"But she just squeezes those arms tighter around me, unforgiving, relentless.<br>
"And as my consciousness fades, I make the decision to break up with her once and for all..."

There's a large collection of books on holy teaching, prophecy and mythology.

There are lots of dictionaries neatly lined up.

There's a diary there written by a Zenithian. It's penned in characters (Character) can understand.<br>
"It is my belief that the Zenith Dragon shall not forgive she who sinned and went to the world below, no matter how much time doth pass.<br>
"The Almighty Zenith Dragon will surely admonish her in the cruellest of fashions, and divest her of her happiness.<br>
"I must do my utmost to bring her back into the fold lest tragedy occur. I care not what judgement I shall face."

There's an old journal there on dragon-rearing. It's written in characters Hero can understand.<br>
"Today marks the anniversary of the birth of Sparkie. Orifiela and Sparkie came into this world in the same year, now eight years agone.<br>
"Yet Sparkie would appear considerably more mature. It seemeth dragons conclude their journey to adulthood faster than Zenithians."

The books are filled with words in a script (Character) has never seen before.

There don't seem to be any particularly interesting books.

(Character) looks at the bookshelves.<br>
Oops! (he/she) was looking at the back of them!
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