Editing Dragon Quest IV Transcript (section)

===Endor, first visit===

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(*): Welcome to the town of Endor.

(*): Did you hear about the Endor Tourney? It took place here in the castle.

(*): Aaah... Being on patrol's no soft option, you know. I can't wait to get off duty and down the pub.

(*): We had a brief respite after the Endor Tourney, you know. But now the monsters are back with a vengeance.

(*): I don't know! The world's gone mad!

(*): Endor Castle is just through this gate.

(*): The Colosseum's inside there, too. But now the Endor Tourney has finished, it's locked.

Hardie: There are amazing treasures in all sorts of strange places. Deep inside caves, for example. Just where the most vicious monsters live!

Hardie: You could hire me as your personal bodyguard if you're interested. I'd do five days for 400 gold coins. What d'you say?

Hardie: Really? You'll employ me? That's great. Right, well, I'll be your faithful servant wherever you go!

Hardie joins Hero.

Hardie: Oh, but I don't like dogs.

Hardie: I'll only do it if the dog goes. Can't you take it back where it came from?

Hardie: But you haven't got enough money. Come back once you've saved up some cash.

Hardie: No? Oh, well. If you change your mind, just come and find me.

(*): Look how fast the clouds scud across the sky.

(*): It could be a sign, you know. That something bad is happening somewhere.

(Character) reads the sign.

"Endor Tourney Now Over. Tsarevna Alena Declared Victorious!"

(*): We've always had money in the family. It only encourages my husband to buy ever more peculiar things for his collection.

(*): But we've got more than even he can spend. Ha ha ha ha ha!

(*): The young lady of the house spends all her time starin' at the sky. I just don't know what it is she finds so interestin' about it.

Some expensive-looking armour is on display.

(*): I'm a collector, you know. Of antiques and curios from days gone by.

(*): I've come to hear of a silver Goddess statue that's still "out in the wild", as it were. Up for grabs, if you like!

(*): I'd pay anything for it. Anything at all. So if you come across it, don't hesitate to bring it to me.

(*): That's- Can it really be...the silver Goddess statue?

(*): I'll... I'll pay 20- No, 25000 gold coins for it! Well, then? Will you sell it to me?

(*): Wonderful! Here you are. Now it's mine!

(Character) receives 25000 gold coins!

(*): What? You won't sell it? But... Oh, well. If you change your mind, don't hesitate to come back to me.

(*): Just look at it! I can't tear my eyes away from it. What a treasure this statue of the Goddess is!

(*): But enough of that. I've heard mention of another great treasure recently, called the Zenithian Sword.

(*): I'd pay anything for it. Anything at all. So if you come across it, don't hesitate to bring it to me.

(*): Sorry? Is the shop downstairs closed, you say?

(*): Yes, well, I'm not getting any younger. In an ideal world, I'd sell up and use the money to retire somewhere nice.

(*): But I doubt I'll find anyone who wants to buy it. And they'd need permission from King Norman as well. No, it'll never happen.

(*): You what? You came here to Endor to - Hic! - earn some cash?

(*): Yeah, you got that right. There's loads o'...er - Hic! - ways to earn cash here.

(*): Have a drink an' think it over first, though. Take it slow. One - Hic! - at a time...

(*): Hello there. Make yourself comfortable and have a nice drink or three.

(*): Ah, a fellow trader! You're here for the silver Goddess statue too, I suppose?

(*): Can't say I blame you. We all know it'd sell for a tidy profit, that gem. May the best man win! Ha ha ha!

(*): Oh. I see... Well, er...just- Ha ha ha! It's nothing! Forget I said anything...

Laurel: I'm an itinerant poet, but... Well, wouldn't you know it...there's not much money in it. So I've been studying magic as well.

Laurel: My services are for hire, if you so desire. 600 gold coins for five days.

Laurel: You'll hire me? Splendid! ...As long as you don't fire me!

Laurel joins Hero.

Laurel: There can't be much money in what you do, either. You're a little short of cash, er... Come back when you're feeling a bit flusher!

Laurel: No? Oh, well. If you change your mind, I'll be here to find...practising my poetry!

(*): Hello. I'm Ragnar McRyan, a soldier from bonnie Burland.

Ragnar: I'm travellin' aboot lookin' for someone, an' I came here thinkin' they might be in the Endor Tourney.

Ragnar: Och, but that's all done an' dusted now an' I didnae hae any joy. An' it seems the casino's set tae be closed for a wee while as well.

(*): This is the town of Endor.

(*): Oh, good. Good, - Hic! - good, good. You're doing well?

(*): That's - Hic! - good... Hic!

(*): You know, if you do honest, sober - Hic! - work, you'll get... Er, where will you get? Oh, yes! There! Hic! You'll get there in the end.

(*): Ah, a shooting star!

(*): Dear Goddess, protect our beautiful land!

(*): They say all these monsters appearing is a sign, you know. That the Lord of the Underworld is coming back to life.

(*): It's only a rumour, of course. People do love to gossip! At least, I hope it's just gossip...

(*): Zzz... Zzz...

(*): You need a special permit to set up shop here, you know. From King Norman.

(*): And the town's pretty much got all the shops it needs already. I don't imagine it'd be easy to get permission.

(*): Princess Alena was just amazing in the tourney. The way she fought... It was spectacular!

(*): Maybe I should start learning some weapon skills...

(*): I don't know. If he knows the Goddess statue is in that cave, why can't he just go and get it!?

(*): Oh, he's such a coward! Honestly!

(*): Have you heard of Zamoksva, the country over in the west? They say people are going missing there. I don't know what it's all about...

(*): You're one of His Majesty's regular merchants, are you?

(*): Then you may enter through here.

(*): But you've come to sell your wares, I suppose?

(*): I'm sorry, but King Norman doesn't accept new tradesmen other than in exceptional circumstances. You'll have to try elsewhere.

(*): Welcome to Endor Castle. The gates of Endor are open to all people so that all people may prosper.

(*): King Norman's throne room is at the top of the stairs.

(*): Every now and then I hear murmurings about a secret passageway connecting the castle and the town.

(*): But I've been working here for years. I've never come across anything like that.

(*): I don't like to gossip, but they say Princess Veronica's got a secret lover, you know!

(*): I can't begin to imagine who it could be. Of course, I wouldn't want to pry. Well, it's not my place, is it?

(*): His Majesty the King has a lot to think about. His troops' weapons probably aren't at the forefront of his mind.

(*): Ah, so you're a weapons merchant, are you? Yes, there are a lot of powerful weapons on the market these days.

(*): Meanwhile, my soldiers here in the castle are still being equipped with nothing but copper swords. It's a sorry state of affairs.

(*): The Endor Tourney was very nearly won by a man calling himself Psaro the Manslayer. He practically had it in the bag.

(*): But he disappeared half way through the proceedings. I wonder who he was...

(*): This is King Norman's throne room.

(*): Our king would grant an audience with anyone, without the slightest regard for his own safety. I just hope he doesn't come unstuck.

King Norman: I am honoured to welcome a guest from such a far off place.

King Norman: It appears that you are some kind of merchant. You've come to ask permission to establish a shop in Endor, I presume?

King Norman: Very well, I will consider your request. You may leave now.

King Norman: What a relief! There are so many people asking me for permits these days. I can't grant them to everyone.

King Norman: You must deliver my letter to Ballymoral. It is of the utmost importance.

King Norman: This is no time for in-fighting.

King Norman: If your involvement in all of this helps prevent a war, I shall grant you permission to open your shop here.

Princess Veronica: You're from Lakanaba? Then...the bridge must have been repaired, I presume?

"My beloved Ronnie, I still daren't mention anything about our affair to Da.

"And I'm just after finding out that he plans to invade your dear land of Endor.

"I had to do something before that happened. Please, inform your father before it's too late."

Princess Veronica: Oh, my Regan! So selfless! I must inform Father at once... Daddy!

King Norman: Ah, my dear Veronica. I know. I overheard what the gentleman said.

King Norman: But there's no cause for alarm.

King Norman: Now, it's Mr. Taloon, I believe? I would like you to deliver this letter to His Majesty, King Shamus of Ballymoral.

Torneko receives the royal scroll.

King Norman: I trust I can rely on you. It is most important.

Princess Veronica: I'm sure my father's thought of some clever plan to avoid a conflict. I know he'll protect us all.

Torneko reads out the royal scroll...

"Your Majesty, King Shamus of Ballymoral,

"I apologise for the rather abrupt nature of this missive, but there is an urgent matter I must bring to your attention.

"It seems my daughter, Princess Veronica, and your son, Prince Regan, are in love.

"Though I would not recommend excessive haste in the matter, I wish to propose that they marry... Sincerely, King Norman of Endor"

...but the King of Ballymoral isn't around to listen!

(*): According to my research, there was once in existence a blade known as the Zenithian Sword.

(*): They say the person who possessed it could climb up to the heavens. Of course, I don't know what the truth is behind the tales.

(*): I've got to wipe this table down. It's all work, work, work around here.

(*): There's a fellow with a funny name - Arch Defect or something like that - who's been fixing bridges all over the place.

(*): Now both the way north and the way east are open again.

(*): Dearie me. So many things to wash and not enough minutes in the day to wash them in!

(*): Oh, are you the greengrocer? What? You sell weapons? I'm sorry, but you're in the wrong place, then. This here's the kitchen.

(*): Be careful of that Psaro guy!

(*): The tourney's over now, so there'll be no more public access to this place for a while.

(*): I'm afraid you can't come in here. You'll have to turn back.

(*): Ah-phew... Ah-phew... No-thing...to-report... Ah-phew...

(*): What do you think you're doing prowling about the castle at this time of night?

(*): I can't let you just wander about as you please. Go on now, get out!

(*): There's talk in the air of a great (hero/heroine) who's going to save the world.

(*): But I can't really see it. I mean, what could be so special about one (man/woman) that they could save the whole world?

(*): People are saying the monsters are so ferocious recently because someone called the Lord of the Underworld has been resurrected.

(*): Things are getting crazy. I just don't know which rumours I can believe these days.

(*): Ah-phew... Ah-phew...

(*): King Norman and Princess Veronica have already retired to their chambers.

(*): King Norman and Princess Veronica had supper and retired to their chambers already. I'd better get on with the clearing up.

(*): I was sure that Psaro gentleman was going to win the Endor Tourney.

(*): But he vanished before the end of the competition. I wonder where he got to...

(*): Psaro pulled out of the tourney because he had some urgent business to attend to. Why else would he have disappeared like that?

(*): The women ramble on about this and that all day long. I can't keep up.

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