Twisted Tower/Script

Main Story
Before battle

Nasir was not recruited
Didn't recruit Nasir The Black Knight, cold-blooded murderer of Ike's father, has disappeared within the collapsed castle. However, Nasir has been lost with him. In the end, he did not reveal the contents of his heart, but instead left another mystery with his enigmatic parting words. What was he trying to tell Ike? What did he hope to gain in this war? What was he searching for? With yet another memory to shoulder, Ike must fight on. The Crimean army and its laguz allies have passed the trial of Nados Castle. At last, they've arrived at their final destination: the Crimean capital. Yet the opponent that awaits them is none other than Ashnard, king of Daein. If they lose here, all of their hardships will have been for naught. Preparations for the attack proceed with the utmost care. The final battle is approaching. An air of exaltation pervades the camp, but Ike remains focused on the road ahead, readying himself for what is to come. Ena Master Ike. The heron princess is being kept a little ways south of here, in a place called Gritnea Tower. Ike How do you know that? Ena I was searching for information, and that search led me to a troop of Daein soldiers who had been assigned to the tower. That was the extra knowledge I needed. Ike You won't tell me any more than that, will you? No matter how important it might be to our upcoming fight. Ena ...I'm sorry. Ike I figured as much. I've already decided to trust you, so all that's left to do is move out. Ena ... Ike Titania! Soren! At daybreak, I'll be taking a small force south to Gritnea Tower. Titania For what purpose? Ike That's where they're holding Leanne. Reyson Are you certain? Ike Fairly certain, yes. Titania All right, then I'll go with you. Reyson As will I. Ike Of course. Soren And the main army? Have you thought about what it will do? Ike Yes, I have. Ike Princess Elincia, may I count on you? Elincia Naturally. I will remain here and see to it that preparations for storming the capital continue as planned. However, you must promise to return. And to bring my lady Leanne with you. Ike I hear you. [i[]Exit base Ike That's Gritnea Tower, right? Ena It is. Ranulf Say, Ike... There's something...really odd about that tower... Sniff...I mean REALLY odd... Ike What is it? Ranulf I sense several of the beast tribe, but...what is that? ...Sniff... Ugh! Something smells terrible! Ena The tower holds laguz who have been given toxins, foul potions that warp their true shape. Ike Are you talking about the laguz that can't change forms? Like the ones we fought in Begnion? Ena ...Yes. Ranulf Do you know how many and what type are in there? Ena As far as numbers...a conservative estimate would be thirty. Types? There are tigers and cats from the beast tribes, hawks and ravens from the bird tribes, and...dragons... Ranulf There are some from the dragon tribes as well? Ena No more than ten. Er...Probably no more than ten... Ike We have to fight ten dragons like you? Ena They are not like me, Master Ike. They are much stronger. Ike ...That's hardly encouraging... Ena Tibarn Regardless, we must hurry. It's going to be dark soon. It's rather embarrassing, but we of the bird tribes don't move well in the dark. Reyson Sad but true. Of course, the same can be said for those on the enemy side as well. Ranulf On the other hand, darkness means next to nothing for my kind. Depending on who we face, it could prove to be a significant-- Ena There are more of the beast tribe than any other. It is because we are close to Gallia. Ranulf Listen, you... Are you sure you want to be on our side? Ena ...Hm? Yes, of course. That is why I provide accurate information. Ike So once it gets dark, we're going to be at a disadvantage. Right? All right, as long as we know that, we can plan for it. Ranulf You're too calm about this for my tastes. This is going to be a-- Ike Enough, Ranulf! We don't have time for complaints. We need to find the entrance to the tower. Ranulf Yeah, yeah. I'm coming.

Nasir was recruited
Nasir was recruited Ike has avenged his father by defeating the Black Knight in single combat. That night, he sleeps until well past dawn. It is the first time since Greil's death that he has done so. The crimean army and its laguz allies have passed the trial of Nados Castle. At last, they've arrived at their final destination: the Crimean capital. Yet the opponent that awaits them is none other than Ashnard, king of Daein. If they lose here, all of their hardships will have been for naught. Preparations for the attack proceed with the utmost care. The final battle is approaching. An air of exaltation pervades the camp, but Ike remains focused on the road ahead, readying himself for what is to come. Nasir It appears that Leanne is being held in Gritnea Tower, to the south. That's right, isn't it, Ena? Ena Yes. That is correct. Ike How do you know that? Ena I was searching for information, and that search led me to a troop of Daein soldiers that had been assigned to the tower. It was the extra knowledge I needed. Ike You won't tell me any more than that, will you? No matter how important it might be to our upcoming fight. Ena ... Nasir ...I beg your pardon. Ike I figured as much. I've already decided to trust you, so all that's left to do is move out. Exit base Ike That's Gritnea Tower, right? Nasir I believe so. Ranulf Say, Ike... There's something...really odd about that tower... Sniff...I mean REALLY odd... Ike What is it? Ranulf I sense several of the beast tribe, but...what is that? ...Sniff... Ugh! Something smells terrible! Ena The tower holds laguz who have been given toxins, foul potions that warp their true shape. Ike Are you talking about the laguz that can't change forms? Like the ones we fought in Begnion? Ena ...Yes. Ranulf Do you know how many and what type are in there? Ena As far as numbers...a conservative estimate would be thirty. Types? There are tigers and cats from the beast tribes, hawks and ravens from the bird tribes, and...dragons... Ranulf There are some from the dragon tribes as well? Ena No more than ten. Er...Probably no more than ten... Ike We have to fight ten dragons like you? Ena They are not like me, Master Ike. They are much stronger. Ike ...That's hardly encouraging... Ena Tibarn Regardless, we must hurry. It's going to be dark soon. It's rather embarrassing, but we of the bird tribes don't move well in the dark. Reyson Sad but true. Of course, the same can be said for those on the enemy side as well. Ranulf On the other hand, darkness means next to nothing for my kind. Depending on who we face, it could prove to be a significant-- Ena There are more of the beast tribe than any other. It is because we are close to Gallia. Ranulf Listen, you... Are you sure you want to be on our side? Ena ...Hm? Yes, of course. That is why I provide accurate information. Ranulf Nasir! Nasir What do you think, Ranulf? My grandchild is impressive, is she not? Ranulf That's not what I was going to say, Grandpa-- Ike So once it gets dark, we're going to be at a disadvantage. Right? All right, as long as we know that, we can plan for it. Ranulf You're too calm about this for my tastes. This is going to be a-- Ike Enough, Ranulf! We don't have time for complaints. We need to find the entrance to the tower. Ranulf Yeah, yeah. I'm coming. Conversation continues Tibarn Look at this, will you? What a glorious mix of birds, beasts, and dragons we have to greet us. Ranulf King of hawks! This is no joking matter! They-- Tibarn Hold on, my brothers. Just a little longer. Soon, I will grant you all release. Ranulf Oh... Reyson Tibarn is not the only one who is filled with rage. To warp the gift that the goddess has granted us...This crime shall not go unpunished! Yaaaaa!! Ranulf Prince Reyson... Ike Come, Ranulf, let's join them. We must rescue Leanne as soon as possible...for Reyson's sake as much as anything else. Ranulf Those poor laguz... Someone will die for this today! Ranulf was killed Tibarn Look at this, will you? What a glorious mix of birds, beasts, and dragons we have to greet us. Ranulf King of hawks! This is no joking matter! They-- Tibarn Hold on, my brothers. Just a little longer. Soon, I will grant you all release. Ranulf Oh... Reyson Tibarn is not the only one who is filled with rage. To warp the gift that the goddess has granted us...This crime shall not go unpunished! Yaaaaa!! Ranulf Prince Reyson... Ike Ranulf, will you do me a favor and wait someplace safe? Ranulf Those... Those poor laguz... Ranulf Ike! One thing... Ike Yes? Ranulf My brothers are out there...If there is no way to heal them, would you please... Ike I understand. You can count on me. Ranulf Thank you. Reyson was killed Tibarn Look at this, will you? What a glorious mix of birds, beasts, and dragons we have to greet us. Ranulf King of hawks! This is no joking matter! They-- Tibarn Hold on, my brothers. Just a little longer. Soon, I will grant you all release. Ranulf Oh... Reyson Tibarn is not the only one who is filled with rage. To warp the gift that the goddess has granted us...This crime shall not go unpunished! Yaaaaa!! Ranulf Prince Reyson, it must be difficult to not be able to fight on your own... Ike Come, Ranulf, let's join them. We must rescue Leanne as soon as possible...for Reyson's sake as much as anything else. Ranulf Those poor laguz... Someone will die for this today! Reyson and Ranulf were killed Tibarn Look at this, will you? What a glorious mix of birds, beasts, and dragons we have to greet us. Ranulf King of hawks! This is no joking matter! They-- Tibarn Hold on, my brothers. Just a little longer. Soon, I will grant you all release. Ranulf Oh... Reyson Tibarn is not the only one who is filled with rage. To warp the gift that the goddess has granted us...This crime shall not go unpunished! Yaaaaa!! Ranulf Prince Reyson... Ike Ranulf, will you do me a favor and wait someplace safe? Ranulf Those... Those poor laguz... Ranulf Ike! One thing... Ike Yes? Ranulf My brothers are out there...If there is no way to heal them, would you please... Ike I understand. You can count on me. Ranulf Thank you. Prince Reyson and I await your return. Conversation continues Leanne (...Ahh? ...Where am I...) Izuka Whee hee hee! It appears that she's finally coming around! Izuka We brought this girl here on direct orders from His Majesty. Simple stuff, yes? Very easy, very nice. Then he gives all these special commands! Don't let her escape. Don't let her get sick. Don't let people kill her...More than anyone else, His Highness should know how hard it is to keep one of these birdies healthy... Daein Soldier Is there a problem? Izuka Eh? Who do you think you are? Why is it you disturb my meditations! I'm thinking here! Daein Soldier Um... I'm here to relieve you on guard duty. Izuka Standing guard, eh? Don't see much reason for a guard in this place. But armies always have all their rules and regulations and appearances and hullabaloo...Ah, no way around it, I suppose. Daein Soldier I believe that guards and watches are important. Izuka Wheee! In other places, yes. But Gritnea Tower is currently overflowing with veteran soldiers. Not to mention those repulsive beasts...Those Feral Ones, you know? Trying to escape from this place is the same as committing suicide! Not that I've tried, mind you. Daein Soldier So a watch is necessary. Izuka Hmmm? Wheee! What's that now? Who said that?! Oh, it's you. Important, eh? Why's that? Daein Soldier Weeell...if the girl were to leave her room, we would be unable to stop her from getting killed. Izuka Ooo! You found a blind spot! That's the problem with us scholars! We concentrate on one thing and miss something as fundamental as-- Izuka Blast! They're getting riled up again... Listen, you! You stay right here and stand guard. Don't let that heron girl take one step outside this room! Do you understand me? Wheee! I told you we needed guards! Naesala ...Sigh... Don't worry. I'll take care of everything. Izuka Bah! Always when I'm in the middle of something... Snaggle-toothed, cheese-stealing... Naesala Finally! Methinks that guy fell a little far from the nest...Hello, little heron girl. There's nothing to be afraid of. I won't hurt you. Just sit there and be quiet, all right? Leanne (Where is..this place? Who are you.....?) Izuka That took longer than I'd expected. Cursed sub-humans...flea-bitten wretches...Huh? Where's the heron girl? And the...guard? Helloooo? Guard? Bird girl? Wheeeeee? This can't... NO! I've been had! Nooooooooo! What do I do? If this is discovered, His Majesty will... He'll hang me up by my thumbs! Oh, no... Oooooh noooo...! No, no, no! I will not report this!Um... Uh... Think, Izuka, think! Hmmm...If I can somehow divert attention from myself... Unknown Master Izuka! Izuka Gyaaaa! Daein Soldier Master Izuka! We've got trouble! A strange group of insurgents approaches the tower! They are well armed, sir!...Master Izuka? Izuka Eh? Insurgents? Wheeee-- Um... Ahem! Did you say insurgents have appeared? Daein Soldier Yes, sir! A mixed group of sub-humans and humans. Izuka Ah... I see, I see. Then we must give them a warm reception, no? Daein Soldier General Heddwyn's mages have engaged them, but they're not nearly enough. We must apply to the capital for more reinforcements to-- Izuka Release the Feral Ones. Daein Soldier Th-those monsters? But... Izuka No need to worry. I have just given them their medication. They've all been trained not to attack any Daein soldiers. Daein Soldier V-very well, I-- Izuka Do it now! The enemy must not be allowed inside the tower. Daein Soldier Y-yes, sir! Izuka ...Feh feh feh! Wheeeeeeee!!! What fortuitous timing. Now then, I will take this moment and prepare to make my escape. After a certain amount of turns Daein Soldier ...Whew. I thought as much when I first snuck in here, but this really is an unbelievable place. What in Ashera's name is going on? Why are all these crazed laguz creeping about? Leanne (I hate this!) Daein Soldier Hm? Oh, you don't like this, eh? Neither do I. This helmet and armor are horribly restrictive, you know? Naesala How's that, Leanne? It's been twenty years, but I'm still quite an eyeful. Don't you agree? Leanne (You're very handsome, Naesala.) Naesala Yeah, I haven't changed much, eh? And you knew it was me back there right away, didn't you? Ah, I'm glad you survived. It's very good to see you again. Leanne (Yes..I am also pleased.) Naesala Now, on to the problem at hand. We went to the trouble of escaping that tower, so I'd hate to end up a meal for one of our insane cousins. Our objective is to rendezvous with Nealuchi. Here we go, Leanne. Hold on tight. Leanne (Yes I will!) Several turns later Naesala What's going on? They're all looking the same direction. Leanne (Naesala! Over there!) Naesala Tibarn and friends, eh? Oh, very good. This will work out nicely... Nealuchi Ne-nestling!! We've found you at last! Naesala Nealuchi! You're here sooner than expected. You pushed your old wings to the limit, didn't you? Nealuchi I couldn't be late to the rescue of the dear lady Leanne, now could I? Leanne (Nealuchi! You came for me, too?) Nealuchi Oh! What a glorious sight...You look so much like your dear, departed mother...Sniff... Leanne (Don't cry, Nealuchi!) Naesala Hey, save your tears for later. While Tibarn and the others take care of the enemy, we must escape. Nealuchi Y-yes, of course! This way! Heddwyn is attacked Heddwyn This is not good... They're closing in. There are not enough Feral Ones. Someone! Anyone? Haaaalp! Go find Master Izuka at once! Jill or Haar attacks Heddwyn? Reinforcements at last! No, wait a moment...Could that be... Heddwyn is killed Heddwyn Master Izuka... Call...him... Tibarn is killed Tibarn Oof! I can't believe I'm saying this, but...I must withdraw.

After battle
After battle

Nasir was recruited
Nasir was recruited Ranulf Ike! Any sign of her? Ike No, I don't see her anywhere. Reyson Leanne... Where have you gone? Naesala Hello, everyone. Are you having some sort of problem? Reyson Naesala! Ike Oh. King Kilvas. How nice. Naesala I believe I have what you seek right here. Leanne (Brother! Oh, my brother!) Reyson Leanne! You're safe! Leanne (Brother! Brother!) Ike ...You? You rescued her? Naesala Listen, and listen good. I don't want there to be any misunderstandings here. It was Tibarn! He forced me to do this. It wasn't any sense of charity or anything. It was a sort of...payment for the debt I had incurred. Tibarn I knew choosing you would pay off. Excellently done. Naesala Flatter me all you like, hawk king. You'll get nothing in return. As promised, the Duke Tanas account has been completely settled. Tibarn Yes, as agreed. Naesala Well then, I take my leave of you. Tibarn There's no need to rush off. Is there? Since you've come all this way, why not stay and help us with King Daein? Ike What a splendid idea. Naesala What? Enough of your nonsense. I prefer to keep my life intact, thank you. Leanne (Naesala, are you leaving?) Naesala Listen to me, Leanne. I have no good reason to fight the king of Daein. Reyson No good reason? And what about your fellow Kilvans? King Daein has taken their natural identity and warped it beyond repair! Naesala They left Kilvas of their own accord. How far should my responsibility for them extend? Reyson You... Nasir I hate to interrupt, but... Ike What is it, Nasir? Nasir I have something I want to show you all. Will you please come below? Tibarn This tower has a basement? Nasir We just discovered a hidden staircase. Ike Let's go. Ike What is that smell? Nasir ...It is...corruption. Ike It's too dark to see anything. We need light... Ranulf ...What, what is this? Oh, by the goddess... Nasir ... Ranulf W-what is this...?! Nasir! Answer me! Ike Ranulf? Ena Laguz... At one time, they were...laguz... Elincia I hope Ranulf and the others are all right. They behaved as if nothing had happened, but...I could sense they were in pain. Ike That dungeon was the most vile thing I have ever seen. I'm glad you weren't there. Elincia Was it that bad? Ike It was barbaric beyond description... There were more laguz corpses than we could count...They had been tortured. Twisted and warped beyond all recognition. Elincia Ah...such horrors... Ike Why would Ashnard do such things? What could be his purpose here? Ena ...The king called powerful beorc to his cause. But he had to see if they were worthy. He would test them by pitting them against those laguz. Ashnard considers laguz to be tools in service to his own mad ends. Nothing more. They are instruments to be used as he sees fit. I heard that he ordered his scholars to perform all kinds of experiments...They used elixirs to drive them mad and keep them locked in their changed states...Their life spans were much shortened, but for a brief time, they became extremely powerful...they... Elincia ... Ike ...Thank you for telling us. Thanks to you, we found Leanne. You're free now. You can do whatever you like. Ena ...I will go to the capital. Please accept me into your army. Ike You don't have to do that. Fighting against your former companions could prove difficult. Ena Take me with you. There is something that I have to do. Please, Master Ike. Nasir I ask it of you as well. Please. Ike ...Very well. Let's fight together.

Nasir was not recruited
Nasir was not recruited Ranulf Ike! Any sign of her? Ike No, I don't see her anywhere. Reyson Leanne... Where have you gone? Naesala Hello, everyone. Are you having some sort of problem? Reyson Naesala! Ike Oh. King Kilvas. How nice. Naesala I believe I have what you seek right here. Leanne (Brother! Oh, my brother!) Reyson Leanne! You're safe! Leanne (Brother! Brother!) Ike ...You? You rescued her? Naesala Listen, and listen good. I don't want there to be any misunderstandings here. It was Tibarn! He forced me to do this. It wasn't any sense of charity or anything. It was a sort of...payment for the debt I had incurred. Tibarn I knew choosing you would pay off. Excellently done. Naesala Flatter me all you like, hawk king. You'll get nothing in return. As promised, the Duke Tanas account has been completely settled. Tibarn Yes, as agreed. Naesala Well then, I take my leave of you. Tibarn There's no need to rush off. Is there? Since you've come all this way, why not stay and help us with King Daein? Ike What a splendid idea. Naesala What? Enough of your nonsense. I prefer to keep my life intact, thank you. Leanne (Naesala, are you leaving?) Naesala Listen to me, Leanne. I have no good reason to fight the king of Daein. Reyson No good reason? And what about your fellow Kilvans? King Daein has taken their natural identity and warped it beyond repair! Naesala They left Kilvas of their own accord. How far should my responsibility for them extend? Reyson You... Ena Master Ike, I am sorry to interrupt, but... Ike What is it, Ena? Ena I have something I need to show you. Will you please come to the basement? Tibarn This tower has a basement? Ena We have discovered a hidden staircase. What lies below is...unsettling. Ike Let's go. Ike What is that smell? Ena ...It is...corruption. Ike It's too dark to see anything. We need light... Ranulf ...What, what is this? Ena ... Ranulf W-what is this...?! Answer me! Ike Ranulf? Ena Laguz... At one time, they were...laguz... Ike Oh, this is...so horrible. Elincia I hope Ranulf and the others are all right. They behaved as if nothing had happened, but...I could sense they were in pain. Ike That dungeon was the most vile thing I have ever seen. I'm glad you weren't there. Elincia Was it that bad? Ike It was barbaric beyond description... There were more laguz corpses than we could count...They had been tortured. Twisted and warped beyond all recognition. Elincia Ah...such horrors... Ike Why would Ashnard do such things? What could be his purpose here? Ena ...The king called powerful beorc to his cause. But he had to see if they were worthy. He would test them by pitting them against those laguz. Ashnard considers laguz to be tools in service to his own mad ends. Nothing more. They are instruments to be used as he sees fit. I heard that he ordered his scholars to perform all kinds of experiments...They used elixirs to drive them mad and keep them locked in their changed states...Their life spans were much shortened, but for a brief time, they became extremely powerful...they... Elincia ... Ike ...Thank you for telling us. Thanks to you, we found Leanne. You're free now. You can do whatever you like. Ena ...I will go to the capital. Please accept me into your army. Ike You don't have to do that. Fighting against your former companions could prove difficult. Ena Take me with you. There is something that I have to do. Please, Master Ike. Ike ...Very well. Let's fight together. Conversation continues Crimean Soldier General Ike, the army has arrived at the outskirts of Melior. We await your deployment orders, sir. Ike Very well. Tell the men to stand down and await my command. Crimean Soldier ...At last, we face the king of Daein. Ike Yes... The war is coming to an end. Crimean Soldier It appears so. Ike Hm? Is there something bothering you? Crimean Soldier No, of course not. It's nothing like that. But... Ike But what? Crimean Soldier Some... Some of the soldiers are saying that when the war's over, their chances for promotion will dry up. Ike They want to continue fighting? Even though Crimea--and Daein, too-- have suffered so much? Crimean Soldier No, that's not what I mean...I apologize. I will go inform the men. Ike ...

Holy Knights
Tanith Well done! You've improved dramatically in a very short period of time. Elincia Do you think so? Tanith I do not know how to lie or offer false praise. I am deputy commander of the apostle's bodyguards. If you were not destined for greater things, I would petition the apostle herself for your enlistment. Elincia Oh, thank you! I can't believe it myself. If not for your instruction, Tanith...This would not be possible. Tanith Training new recruits has long been my duty. And yet...I believe this is the first time anyone has been so appreciative. My other pupils commonly referred to me as the Great Demon. Isn't that so, Marcia? Marcia Great Demon? Mutton chops, no! D-don't be silly! We all adored our sincere and devoted deputy commander. Great Demon. Pfff! More like Great...uh...Angel...Lady... Tanith Ha! Sure. Seriously though, you've improved so much, Princess... Perhaps we should try something special... Marcia What? N-not that! She's not ready for that! You're crazy! Elincia Tanith, I...I'm not sure that I'm ready... Tanith Listen to me, Princess. The foes we are facing are Daein's elite troops, led by King Ashnard himself. How do you expect to fight them without at least one killing attack under your belt? Elincia ... Marcia You do it, Deputy Commander, and we'll keep practicing. Right, Princess Elincia? Elincia I... I will try it. Marcia Whaaaaat?! Elincia I want...to grow stronger. To reach that goal, I will do whatever it takes. Tanith Well spoken! Now then...to match your desire, I will fall back on the methods I used while training the apostle's bodyguards. Elincia All...right... Marcia Oh, horsemeat... Tanith Come, we have little time for niceties. Both of you, follow me! Now!!! Come on, maggots, do you want to live forever?!!! Elincia Y-yes, ma'am! Marcia Ugh... She really is a demon. Ike Hmm... The three of them look...busy...I think I'll wait until later to talk to them.