Editing Dragon Quest IV Transcript (section)

===Porthtrunnel, first visit===

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(*): 'Ello there, my (lover/lovers)! Trav'llin', are we? Well, welcome to Porthtrunnel, then.

(*): Come to see the ships, 'ave you? They'm doin' some buildin' work in the yard. 'Ead for that big buildin' at the 'arbour.

(*): I was a cargo lugger afore.

(*): But we en't got nothin' to lug now no ships is sailing. I'm 'elluva bored.

(*): They say there was an 'oly flame burnin' at the top o' yonder Pharos Beacon.

(*): But now 'tis an evil flame that makes all ships as comes sailin' by sink to the bottom o' the ocean.

(*): Now that's what I call bad timin'! There was a helluva lot o' ships sailing out o' port not too long back.

(*): But the lighthouse out east, the Pharos Beacon... Well, 'e's bin overrun by monsters, en't 'e? Ships can't navigate now.

(*): What can I do you for, then? Oh, who am I trying to kid!? I'm in no mood for sellin'.

(*): There en't no ships sailin' at the moment, you see. What a sorry excuse for a port!

(*): My ship sank almost as soon as it left the harbour.

(*): It's all because of those blasted monsters infesting the Pharos Beacon east of here.

(*): As soon as any boat hits open water it sinks like a stone because of that evil light at the top of the Beacon.

(*): They say there's some feller down south over the sea who's a wizard o' commerce. In a place called Mintos or some such snazzy name.

(*): Must be a helluva rich, I s'pose, if he's a wizard o' commerce. I wun't mind a slice of 'e's cake, let me tell you.


(*): 'Ullo, my (lover/lovers). Off on a sea voyage? 'Ow about a map of the world to help you on your way, then?

(*): Oh, bother! I was sure I 'ad some left, but they'm not 'ere. That's a bit blimmin' odd...

(*): Oh, well. Suit (yourself/yourselves), me (dear/dears).

 Come again now, won't you?

(*): Sorry. Bar's not open 'til this evenin'. Come back later.

(*): There's a sad ole tale about a feller who done 'e's self in 'cos 'e's boat got sunk by them monsters...

(*): That's a forbidden room, that one.

 It's always locked.

(*): Anyone who spends the night in there never wakes up in the mornin'. It's proper scary, it is.

(*): They found a village over them mountains north of Casabranca that got done over by monsters. Ransacked, 'e was.

(*): And folk've bin disappearing over the sea in Zamoksva, an' all.

(*): If you ask me, 'tis all tied up with that Lord o' the Underworld comin' back to life. That's what I've 'eard, anyway...

(*): 'Tis only just a few days since that Pharos Beacon got took over by monsters, you know.

(*): But that 'orrible light's bin shinin' out over the ocean ever since. 'Tis a beggar of a business.

(*): This 'ere's the dockyard. You're in luck. We'm buildin' a brand new ship at the minute.

(*): 'E'll be finished soon. An' 'e's gonna be a ship an' a half. Like nuffin' you've ever seen.

(*): They don't know how to do business!

(*): They can make as many boats as they like, but no one's gonna buy them with that lighthouse as it is.

(*): Oh, for goodness sake! Why can't kids just settle? Is it too much to ask? I can't get a moment's peace, I can't.

(*): Wow! A ship! A real ship!

(*): I've never been on a real ship before! Wahey! ♪ What shall we do with the drun- Oops, Mum said I'm not to sing that...

(*): 'Ow long we gonna have to wait afore it's safe out at sea again?

(*): All that cargo I loaded up's just sittin' there rottin' away.

(*): 'Ere! Where d'you think you'm off to!? There's cargo goin' through here all the time. You'm blockin' the path.

(*): I wonder whose ship this is. 'E must be costin' an arm an' a leg.

(*): No way! That's a heckuva big ship! When's it gonna be ready?

(*): Hm? Who's the ship belong to? Can't you see I'm blimmin' busy? That's a question for the guv'nor, not a matey like me.

(*): I always wanted to be a seafarer.

(*): Weigh anchor! Hard starboard, steersman! I love all that sailor speak!

(*): I told Mr. Taloon we was clewing up e's ship. 'Twill be ready soon. What's 'e up to?

(*): I 'ope 'e en't bin gobbled up by no monsters up at the Beacon.

(*): What? You're gonna take on the beacon instead of Mr. Taloon? Well don't take too many risks. 'Tis 'eckuva dang'rous up there.

(*): I'm a ship's cap'n, I am. A cap'n en't got no business on dry land. I should be out on the drink!

(*): But soon as you're out the 'arbour now, some funny light from Pharos Beacon whips up a storm like nort you've ever seen.

(*): 'Tisn't long past that it all started, but it's already a proper pain in the keel!

(*): They say there was a princess from Zamoksva on the last ship that sailed out of here to Mintos.

(*): I bet she was a proper 'andsome young maid. I wish I'd seen her.

(*): There's an old seafarer's tale about a ship carryin' stolen goods got sunk by monsters far over the ocean to the north-east.

(*): The story goes that among the cargo there was some priceless armour with a strange sheen to it.

(*): Must still be at the bottom o' the ocean even now. Or else them monsters 'ave 'ad it.

(*): I'm in a right tizz, I am.

(*): This vessel was commissioned by a feller called Mr. Taloon. But the old fool's completely zamzodden.

(*): "If 'tis monsters that are stoppin' me ship sailin', I'll go an' sort 'em out meself!" or some such gibberish 'e was coming out with!

(*): I'm in a right tizz, I am.

(*): This vessel was commissioned by a feller called Mr. Taloon. But the old fool's completely zamzodden.

(*): "If 'tis monsters that are stoppin' me ship sailin', I'll go an' sort 'em out meself!" or some such gibberish 'e was coming out with!

(*): 'E din't 'ave no luck, o' course.

 'E's back in town again, now.

(*): 'Ang on... Dun't that mean I don't need to worry no more? Why, I'm a daft ole bat sometimes!

(*): That Torneko feller said 'e come from some place called Endor far off to the west.

(*): Must be an 'ard life for 'is wife an' kids back 'ome all on their own.

(*): But I s'pose you can't do no good as a trader if you dun't make a few sacrifices, eh?

(*): Mr. Taloon was talkin' about 'eadin' south once 'is ship's clewed up.

(*): Said there's a feller in a town called Mintos down that way with a map of all the world's oceans. Must be a helluva big map.

(*): D'you reckon 'e's right? Could someone like me really go an' serve the Goddess? I en't so sure I could.

(*): What do you want? I, I was instructing this young lady in the teachings of the Goddess.

(*): The dockyard's closed of a night. If you wanna see what's goin' on inside, you'll 'ave to come back in the mornin'.

(*): A ship o' me own... Zzz...

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(*): I-I'm sorry! It just took me fancy, is all...

(*): But I only thought about it. I never stole nothin'! Can't you pretend you never seen me?

(*): Thank 'e! I, I en't got nothin' to give you in return. 'Cept...I could tell you somethin'...

(*): You know them mini medals you find every now an' then? If you collect 'em all up, you can get some good treasure for 'em.

(*): Please! Gimme another chance!

(*): You know them mini medals you find every now an' then? If you collect 'em all up, you can get some good treasure for 'em.

(*): That Mr. Taloon's an example to us all. Well, all us traders, any'ow.

(*): I mean, first it was 'is own shop. Then 'is own ship. And now 'e's plannin' to sail 'round the world looking for some legend'ry weapon.

(*): What a feller!

(*): Let me tell you summat... I'll get meself a stack o' gold an' - Hic! - 'ave me own ship one day, too...

(*): Only problem is, - Hic! - soon as I get meself any coins, I fritter 'em away on- Hic! Well, you know what...

(*): HIC! ...Scuse me! 'E was a big'un! I come all this way for one o' them maps, an' they'm all blimmin' sold out!

(*): She said she got 'em from Mintos.

(*): But I don't care about that. Hic! All I wanna know's when she's gettin' some more in stock. Hic!

(*): Who's it you're lookin' for again? Ar, well. There was this group o' three folk here not so long back.

(*): Some princess an' a couple o' lads. Said they was lookin' for some feller by the name o' Psaro the Manslayer. You wun't credit it, would you?

(*): You en't from 'round 'ere, are you? Fancy an arm wrestle? I'm the local champ, you know.

(*): Get away, you cheeky beggar! I weren't serious! You've gone an' made me feel all funny now.

(*): Ah-phew...

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

(*): Fearless (wanderer/wanderers). Go if you wish to go...

(*): But you cannot escape destiny. Your ship will find a watery grave...

(*): My 'usband's always frettin'.

(*): I've tried to tell 'im. That's why 'e's goin' bald, you know. See if you can get through to 'im. Tell him to stop fidgetin' and go to sleep.

If the party has not restored the Pharos Beacon.

Torneko: Oh, 'tis yerself, is it? How's she cuttin'? I was just gazin' out o'er the ocean here. Dreamin', like...

Torneko: Aye, me ship won't be long in the yard now. So I'm countin' on ye to do yer stuff now, all right?

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