Distant Blade/Script

Opening Narration
''Eirika chooses to travel by sea to the theocracy of Rausten. Her search for a ship leads her to Port Kiris in Carcino. Carcino is a young nation ruled by a council of merchants, and it is an ally of Frelia. Carcino council leader Klimt, a staunch opponent of Grado's imperialistic actions, has pledged Carcino's support to Frelia in this conflict. Prince Innes also intends to pass through Carcino on his way to Jehanna. Eirika believes there is nothing to fear in Carcino, but she is wrong.''

Opening
(At Grado Keep)
 * Vigarde: Frelia's Sacred Stone has been destroyed. And yet you still cannot locate the Stone of Renais. Glen. Valter. Find the children of Renais. Find them and take from them the bracelets that they wear. Glen, take Eirika. Valter, take Ephraim. Find them. Conquer them.
 * Glen: Yes, Your Majesty...
 * Valter: Ha ha... Eirika, eh? She's a ripe little peach. And her brother, Ephraim... He's better prey than I'd imagined. I can feel my blood rushing at the thought. This might be fun after all. (Glen and Valter leave)
 * Vigarde: Caellach. Riev. Shatter the remaining Sacred Stones. Caellach, take Jehanna. Riev, take Rausten. Go. Crush the Sacred Stones they house.
 * Riev: Heh heh heh... As you will. I'll begin making arrangements for Rausten's downfall immediately...
 * Caellach: Bah! Why am I stuck with Jehanna? Accursed ill luck. I became a mercenary to escape that wretched place, and now I must go back? (Riev and Caellach leave)
 * Vigarde: Duessel. Go to Frelia. Take the Frelian army and punish Ephraim. Selena. Remain in the capital. Soon, I will have new orders for you.
 * Selena: Yes, sire.

(Outside of Port Kiris, a Pegasus Knight rides up to Eirika)
 * Tana: Eirika! Wait!
 * Eirika: Tana? What are you doing? You were supposed to remain in the palace.
 * Tana: You left so abruptly, without any warning or farewell. You and Ephraim have only just arrived, and already you leave on another quest? Well, I'm your friend, Eirika, and I won't let you go into danger without me.
 * Eirika: Does King Hayden know of this?
 * Tana: No. He'd just say, "I forbid you to go on this foolish errand," like always. But I'm so worried about you.
 * Eirika: Thank you, Tana. I appreciate your concern, but King Hayden would--
 * Tana: You and Ephraim, my father and my brother... You're all fighting together, fighting for a noble cause. I cannot be left out. I will not be left out. Please, Eirika.
 * Eirika: ...Oh... All right. I never could refuse you anything. Come on. Let's go, Tana.
 * Tana: Thank you, Eirika!

(Inside Port Kiris) Theocracy of Rausten. We're rather in a rush and need to find passage on a ship...
 * Seth: Your Highness, we've reached Port Kiris. If we can find passage across the North Sea, we will reach Rausten in 10 days.
 * Eirika: It smells of the tides... This is a busy place, isn't it?
 * Seth: It's a trade center. Peoples of all nations pass through here. Do not become so enthralled with the sights and sounds that you forget your mission.
 * Eirika: I won't. I'm a mercenary by the name of Erina. I'm traveling to Rausten to receive a commission.
 * Seth: Let us look for a ship then, Erina. The docks are this way.
 * Eirika: Hm?
 * Seth: Is something amiss?
 * Eirika: Seth, that woman over there? Is that... (L'Arachel, Dozla, and Rennac approach them)
 * L'Arachel: Oh, these dainty sugar pastries! They're delightfully scrumptious! Flavorful without being overwhelming, refined without being banal...
 * Dozla: Gwah ha ha! Right you are, Lady L'Arachel!
 * Eirika: You look familiar...
 * L'Arachel: Oh! Aren't you--
 * Eirika: We've met before, haven't we? You arrived with your companions when we encountered those creatures... Your name is L'Arachel, is it not?
 * L'Arachel: A wonder and pleasure that we should meet again so soon! It is providence!
 * Rennac: Bad luck is the only thing the divine has ever provided you!
 * L'Arachel: Oh, and if you have not yet tried one, these pastries are also divine. Would you care for one?
 * Eirika: Uh, thank you... No, wait... That's not why-- We're actually on our way to the
 * L'Arachel: Oh, dear. I'm afraid you'll find none to assist you. No ships are leaving port.
 * Eirika: Pardon?
 * L'Arachel: You see, I find myself heading home once more to my beloved Rausten as well! And actually, I'm quite well known with the powers-that-be here in Port Kiris. So I ordered them to ready the finest passenger vessel for me. But both merchants and passenger ships alike are too frightened to set sail. It seems a giant ghost ship has been sinking every ship it finds... Would that I could confront it, I could stop its foul villainy in a moment. Alas. It's such a shame.
 * Eirika: Yes, yes... Uh... That is troublesome. Still, I must get to Rausten somehow.
 * L'Arachel: You needn't worry too much. After all, if the sea is closed to you, simply follow the overland route!
 * Eirika: The overland route? I've heard that's a terribly roundabout path to travel.
 * L'Arachel: Oh, it is, but don't you see? The hardships of the road, they are truly blessings! They will toughen you and strengthen your resolve when you need to face great evil. For example, I have been tasked with a great trial in order to better me. I understand my path, O unknowable forces of providence! I, your faithful servant L'Arachel, shall overcome! With faith and divine strength!
 * Rennac: Now, listen, L'Arachel! You might be thrilled about going the long way, but--
 * L'Arachel: Come now, we're leaving. Dozla? Rennac? Don't fall behind!
 * Dozla: Gwah ha ha! Wait for us, Lady L'Arachel! Come on, Rennac! We run 'til we drop! The first one to collapse from exhaustion is the winner!
 * Rennac: Help... Why is this happening to me? (The trio leaves)
 * Eirika: ...Uh, Seth? Isn't Rausten in the other direction? Aren't they heading toward Frelia?
 * Seth: ...It's nothing you need concern yourself with, milady. Our only concern now is to decide our next course of action. An overland journey would be very long. However, it seems that may be our only choice at the moment...
 * Eirika: I agree. Whatever shall we do... (A Warrior approaches them)
 * Binks: ...You're Eirika, the princess of Renais, ain't ya?
 * Eirika: What?
 * Seth: Dastard! Away with you!
 * Binks: No need to get personal! You know, there's a pretty price on your pretty head. Sorry, but I need that gold.