Hello all! for my first blog exclusive content, I am giving you a tour of your castle, with the design idea and scripts for the first people recruited. At the end, there are some random NPC dialogue, too. Hope you enjoy!
Your castle:
((NOTE: If anyone wants to take charge of designing the castle, I will gladly turn over the design rites. If not, I will proceed as if I am designing it.))
Your castle in the sindar ruins is on an island in the middle of the largest river in Harmonia. The river (as previously noted) flows to the north, and empties out at sea. Going up the river from where your base is, you would find the Harmonian capitol of Crystal Valley.
To imagine what your base looks like, first think of the island in the middle of the river, with water flowing on around the island on both sides, with no bridges. There is also a third stream that cuts through the island, controlled by a dam, which flows water into the castle. This third stream also provides the castle with a moat, giving you another layer of protection on the already isolated island.
At this time, your castle is more like a tower; there are ruins of what look like used to be a larger castle here, but again, they are in ruins. All that still stands intact is the central tower, the one you climbed up to clear of monsters. The tower has four floors above ground, and an untold number of floors below; you have access to one floor now, and there is a blocked off section going lower you can’t access yet.
For now, the first floor of the castle (where you enter) is a wide open space. The right wall is littered with tools and weapons, and there is a space for Gomez to have set up his storage unit. The left side has a hastily made bar for Rosalita. It is mostly some boards nailed together to form a counter, and some shelves behind her. The bar stools are mostly wooden packing crates, but no one seems to mind. Luther and Ramza are found at the bar.
On the B1 floor you can access, you find Joyce has set up her inn. The entirety of the floor is made up cots and beds for you and various soldiers. Gloria is here, relaxing in a bed.
The 2nd floor has your meeting and strategist rooms, mostly empty but for a few tables and chairs at the moment. People are seen clearing away rubble and patching thins up all over. Caesar, Pearl, Jonah, Damien, and Dexter are all found here in the official meeting room. Lyn is standing outside the meeting room, looking excited to be here. Katherine has her own room to the side, with stuff she brought herself from her home, and it’s the most well decorated place in the castle. Sam (her son) is with her too.
The 3rd floor is more of a mess, but cleaning still resumes here as well. Lilly, Reed, Samus, and Dale can be found here, all “working.” Though Lilly is more directing Reed and Samus than doing heavy work herself.
The fourth floor is where the flood gate control was, and is mostly empty. Lorelei can be seen here, looking over the flood gates. Xander is here as well, looking at Lorelei from the shadows.
Some conversations:
Gomez: Welcome to the vault, my friends! What can I do for you!?
Rosalita: This place is kind of rought, but you know what? It’s all mine! And I gotta say, I love the atmosphere…. Oh where was I? What can I get for you all? ((Offers Drinking game. Ask for details))
Luther: Caesar has us working hard. My breaks’ almost up, so I have to drink while I can!
Ramza: You know, Lady Pearl gives us all a salary? Even me! Which is why I’m here. You? By the way, have you heard the rumor about secret characters? I heard talk that there at least ten of them!
Joyce: Welcome! Can I show you to a room? I have saved just for you, Harold… ((Offers Free Inn))
Gloria: Ah, after years of being in jail, there is nothing like a soft bed.
Caesar: (gives next mission, TBA)
Pearl: Well, it’s not as fancy as our old base yet, but it is certainly easier to defend. Yes, we can make a stand here, once and for all, and it’s all thanks to your efforts. How can I ever thank you?
Jonah: This place has lots of ledges for lookouts and snipers. I feel right at home here.
Damien: This strategy stuff makes my head go in circles. I can’t wait to finish so I can go back to helping with the physical work.
Katherine: Ah, welcome. Can I interest you in some wine?
Sam: Why can’t I get any wine?
Lyn: Once the meeting inside is done, I’ll be the first to get the inside scoop! I can't wait to get the Union Army it's own paper!
Lilly: Come on Reed! You can do better than that!
I'm bored. Care for a duel? ((Offers: duel mini game! Ask for details))
Reed: This (huff) is not what I signed on for (huff) as a bodyguard.
Samus: As bad as this is, it still beats my last job…
Dale: Nothing’s more satisfying than a hard day’s work. I can’t wait to see the reaction of enemies when they see the job we’ve done here!
Lorelei: Sigh… I think I’m getting too old to continue searching…but I can’t give up, not while I can still breathe…
Xander: This Lorelei woman…where have I heard her name before?
You have work for me? I can do 5 investigations at once, for 200 potch a pop. What will it be? ((Offers: Detective work mini game. Ask for details!))
Soldier by the healing spring: This thing is amazing! One sip and all your ills melt away. Try it!
Soldier at entrance: Welcome back!
Solider working on clearing way to b2: This place is an island, right? How deep can place possibly go?
Soldier at the inn: That Miss Joyce sure is easy on the eyes, don’t you think? I asked her out once, but she said she already was seeing someone. You don’t know who, do you?
Solider at the bar: I don’t care if we fight Harmonia or Camaro! Bring them all on, I say!
Bandit Bill: Um, hey. The bar is fully stocked, and I’ve swept the floors. Can I get a break now? Rosalita hasn’t let me take one since she learned I was a bandit before…
And now, to add some more flavor to the game! I am going to give you all some random NPC dialogue from various towns. Why? I didn’t like only giving you the generic stuff on the nearest missions, and wanted to include some rumors/foreshadow-y type stuff to the random dialogue. So here goes!
Man: Camaro is fierce opponent for Harmonia, led by Queen Diana and her three great generals. Their names? Why, they are General Gregory leads the infantry, General Janell leads the archers, and the new General Yuber leads their calvary.
Woman: Queen Diana is quite the inspiration for us women. Her husband’s rule was just, but full of problems. The economy was bad, and his wars were filled with defeats. After his death, Queen Diana took over, and turned the country around nearly over night. She took command of the armies herself, and began the winning streak that let Camaro take over the entire area of the nameless lands, and even pushed Harmonia back! I hate that she is an enemy of our country, but it’s amazing how one person can change the course of history, isn’t it? Oh, I’m so conflicted!
Young Man: I hear ever since King Glenn of Camaro died, the country has become ten times more militaristic. It makes me wonder if the King’s mysterious illness was really that, you know?
Old Woman: My granddaughter visited from Camaro the other day. She was telling me all about this new Adviser the queen has. A shrewd military tactician skilled at troop movements. I forget her name though. I think it was Gail?
Old man: Bah, these wars are getting out of hand. If Priest General Lucius were still around, he’d never have let things get like this…
Drunk soldier at bar: Harmonia’s finished, I tell you. Dunan fighting us on side, the grasslands on another, Camaro attacking from the side, and now our own people want us killed with rebellions. It’s like a soldier can’t do anything right these days.
Soldier Coldwall Castle: Who are you!? Oh, sorry… I’m a little jumpy these days. Seems everyone is out to kill us, you know? But at least with Priest General Sasari leading the front against Camaro, you know our defenses will hold. He has a True Rune, after all. How can we fail?
(Conversation between two men) :
Man A: I can’t believe it…. They say Priest General Reginald was killed in battle with Dunan last week.
Man B: What? That means we’re down to only 11 Priest Generals?
Man A: Yea… Sasari, Wanda, and Reuben are off fighting Camaro. Nolan, Reginald and Marcus are dealing with Dunan. Zachary, Agatha, and Delilah are in the grasslands. That leaves Bryce, Faye, and Kristen on defense. I think that’s right.
Man B: Of course it is! You’d have to be an idiot to not know the 12 Priest Generals of Harmonia! That would be like not knowing there are always 12 Priest Generals to represent the 12 Regions of Harmonia! Geez! What am I, plot exposition?
Man A: I guess you’re right. But what will we do now with Reginald killed? They already promoted Marcus as the youngest Priest General ever. To say we’re spread thin is an understatement.
Man B: I’m sure the Order of God will come up with something.
Woman at Merridwell Castle: I wouldn’t bother going east if I were you. The castle there is known as Witchport, home of some of the most powerful magic users, and is one of the most heavily guarded forts in Harmonia. Priest General Faye is said to have the entire place on lockdown.
Boy at Lorin Castle: South of here is the Mystic woods. It used to be called the Eriwoods by the elves who lives there, but people say there are all gone now. No one knows for sure, as no one who goes in there never comes back out. Scary!
(conversation of two teen girls at Crystal Valley)
Teen girl A: Ewww, you know what I say today? A DWARF.
Teen girl B: OH GAWD. Why can’t those non humans just, like, die?
Teen girl A: I know! Dwarves and Kobolds in the west, Wingers in the east, and they even say elves lived in the Mystic woods! It’s disgusting how many of them there are.
Teen girl B: I know! Why would you even want to live if you weren’t human?
Woman at Delon: Did you hear about the commotion yesterday? Some soldiers tried to arrest this mysterious woman for spying, right on in the commons. I thought she was done for with all those soldiers, but she used magic like I’ve never seen and knocked them all down with ease! It was crazy, I tell you. Who could she be, I wonder?
Old man at Crystal Valley: Tell me, kid, have you ever wondered about the Order of God? They’ve ruled for as long as I can remember with few changes. My dad used to say they were immortal or something, but then old Lazlo up and died four years ago. That Relos guy replaced him. I guess that ruins that theory, eh?
Scholar from Soledt Academy: The current environment is ideal for us battle tactic students. Harmonia is in more wars than they can handle, and we strategists are reaping the benefits of this so called True Rune War. Hm? The name? Well, it’s not official, but that’s what are professors have been calling it, considering how many True Runes are said to be in play. It seems every side in this conflict has at least one, you know?
If you have any follow up questions, feel free to email me or post a comment here!
