Cog of Destiny/Script (Eliwood)

Introduction

“	After receiving aid from Queen Hellene, Eliwood rushes to the sealed shrine. The secret road they follow is known only to the royal family... They pass Bern's soldiers unnoticed and unhindered. They approach the castle...	”

Opening

If Chapter 26x was not played

Nergal: Ah, Sonia... So, you botched the assassination of the prince, did you?
Sonia: Ah... My lord, it was--
Nergal: The king is in a dark and terrible mood over your failure. I've a message from him severing all his ties to the Black Fang. And then we have Eliwood. He invaded my fortress and annihilated the Black Fang itself? Have I misplaced my trust in you?
Sonia: Lo-Lord Nergal. I regret to inform you that the Black Fang is indeed no more. However, I have a plan for a new group. My next--
Nergal: Ah... You believe there is to be a "next"?
Sonia: Here! Look at this!
Nergal: This is...magnificent quintessence.
Sonia: It comes from Brendan Reed, the Black Fang commander. He was sniffing around where he shouldn't have been, so I killed him.
Nergal: I see... This is Brendan's-- Ha ha ha ha!
Sonia: Do you like it?
Nergal: Yes. Yes, I do. This is strong quintessence, and yet you say you killed him? You are quite... ......
Sonia: Um... What is it, my lord?
Nergal: Your side... Are you injured?
Sonia: Oh, yes. When Brendan resisted, he...
Nergal: I see... He wounded you.
Sonia: Lord... Lord Nergal?
Nergal: I've no need for a defective puppet.
Sonia: Pardon? Pu-Puppet?
Nergal: Sonia, you're a failed work. You're no match for Limstella in any way.
Sonia: !!
Nergal: Disperse.

If Lloyd's version of Chapter 23 was played

Linus: Wait for the opportunity, and bring them down... That's the way, right, Brother? And now the time has finally arrived.

(A Nomad approaches Linus)

Black Fang: Lord Linus, they're drawing closer.
Linus: At last! Everyone, scatter! This fight will be Lloyd's wake! Let none of them escape!
Black Fang: Sir!

Eliwood: I can see it... That's the Shrine of Seals.
Hector: This is strange. We've made it so far without seeing a single soul.
Lyn: I'm afraid that's no longer the case.
Hector: What!?
Eliwood: They're out for blood! Who could they be?

(Myrmidons approach Eliwood)

Black Fang: You're Lord Eliwood of House Pherae, correct?
Eliwood: ...And if I am?
Black Fang: We are the Fang, and we serve the Mad Dog, Linus. You will atone for your sins with blood!!
Eliwood: What!?

If Nino was recruited and was not defeated

If Jaffar was recruited and was not defeated

Nino: It's the Black Fang... They're all Fangs. They're alive!
Jaffar: Wait!
Nino: What? What is it?
Jaffar: Their battle lust... It's not normal. Get too close, and they'll tear you apart!
Nino: Why? Why do we have to fight? If we talk to them, they'll see.
Jaffar: We are no longer Fangs. No... We served Nergal. We were never Fangs. To them, we were never companions. Never.
Nino: No... No... That's not true! That man mentioned Linus! Linus must be here! I need to talk to him! Linus will understand! I won't give up so easily!!
Jaffar: ......

If Jaffar was not recruited or was defeated

Nino: The Black Fang... They're all Fangs... And that man, he said "Linus!" Linus is here! I can talk to him! Linus will understand! I'm sure......

If Linus's version of Chapter 23 was played

Lloyd: I've been waiting. And now, at last, the time to bring you down is here. The Fangs let none escape.

(A Nomad approaches Lloyd)

Black Fang: Lord Lloyd, the enemy draws near.
Lloyd: So they're finally here... Our opponents are strong. If anyone here is afraid to die, leave now.
Black Fang: For the Reed brothers' Fang must not fear dying.
Black Fang: We are all with you. Lord Lloyd! Do us the honor of leading us 'til the end!
Lloyd: I shall. In the name of the Fang, we will stop them though it cost our very lives. Go!

Eliwood: I can see it... That's the Shrine of Seals.
Hector: This is strange. We've made it so far without seeing a single soul.
Lyn: I'm afraid that's no longer the case.
Hector: What!?
Eliwood: They're out for blood! Who could they be?

(Myrmidons approach Eliwood)

Black Fang: You're Lord Eliwood of House Pherae, correct?
Eliwood: ...And if I am?
Black Fang: We are the Fang, and we serve the White Wolf, Lloyd. You will atone for your sins with blood!!
Eliwood: What!?

If Nino was recruited and was not defeated

If Jaffar was recruited and was not defeated

Nino: It's the Black Fang... They're all Fangs. They're alive!
Jaffar: Wait!
Nino: What? What is it?
Jaffar: Their battle lust... It's not normal. Get too close, and they'll tear you apart!
Nino: Why? Why do we have to fight? If we talk to them, they'll see.
Jaffar: We are no longer Fangs. No... We served Nergal. We were never Fangs. To them, we were never companions. Never.
Nino: No... No... That's not true! That man mentioned Lloyd! Lloyd must be here! I need to talk to him! Lloyd will understand! I won't give up so easily!!
Jaffar: ......

If Jaffar was not recruited or was defeated

Nino: The Black Fang... They're all Fangs... And that man, he said "Lloyd!" Lloyd is here! I can talk to him! Linus^[sic] will understand! I'm sure......

Augury

Nils: I see...shades of the battle yet to come...

Nils: A moment, please... ... ... ... ...I sense a dire foe in the battle ahead. The weapon he wields is cursed. A sword that steals life energies and feeds them to its wielder. So many enemies, too... Their numbers are great. Surround yourself with strong defenders. And travel as a group. Do not allow yourselves to be parted from one another.

Nils: ...That's it. Would you like me to repeat this augury?

In battle

Player phase of turn 1, if Mark is present and Nino is deployed

Nino: Mark! Let me go! I can talk to my brother! I know it might not work, but...

Player phase after a unit nears the shrine

The area that triggers this event is columns 1–16, rows 1–16.

Vaida: Here they come again, those little Lycian nobles. I'd love to take them on, but... Prince Zephiel insists it was they who saved him... Pah... What's this world coming to?

Ending

(Eliwood waits at the Shrine of Seals; Athos teleports to him)

If Eliwood defeated Lloyd or Linus

Eliwood: Sons of the Black Fang commander...out of respect for your strength... Please...rest in peace.
Athos: You pay respects to those who fell by your own hand?
Eliwood: Lord Athos. This man said he was his brother's avenger. When men war, they form allies, and they form enemies. ...And yet I......I cannot grow accustomed to all this dying.
Athos: There's nothing wrong with that. Those who can see no truth save their own often lose their way. Your doubt is your strength. Keep searching for answers. That is the path of your life.
Eliwood: ...The path of my life...

If Nino was recruited and was not defeated

If Jaffar was recruited and was not defeated

Nino: ...Brother... ... ... ...
Jaffar: ......
Nino: ...Why? Why did it...have to...come to this...? I... I don't understand. ... ... ... ...

If Jaffar was not recruited or was defeated

Nino: ...Brother... ... ... ... ...Why? Why did it...have to...come to this...? I... I don't understand. ......

Regardless of Nino's and Jaffar's statuses

(Hector and Lyn move to Eliwood and Athos)

Lyn: Lord Athos? When did you arrive?
Athos: Just now... I warped in, you know? I was watching you in my scrying crystal. The most important thing is that you've made it here.
Hector: If that's true, why didn't you just magic us here in the first place?!
Athos: What would that have proven? You cannot hope to succeed if you cannot trust your own strength. Your own power must drive you. That is the most important thing. Now then, shall we go? Underground... Where Bramimond awaits.
Eliwood: Bramimond? One of the eight legends? Is that who you're talking about?
Athos: That's right. Of the eight legends, only Bramimond and myself remain. Your journey here was a bit of a test, I'm afraid. I had to see if you were worthy of wielding a legendary item.
Eliwood: Legendary...item?
Athos: That's right. It's a weapon that we, the eight legends, used to defeat the dragons. With it, you will be able to sever Nergal's power at its roots.
Eliwood: A weapon to defeat Nergal...
Athos: The legendary items are sealed in lands across this continent. The only one capable of removing those seals is Bramimond. Now if only we will be granted this one request.

(Athos teleports himself and the lords underground)

Eliwood: It's so dark...
Hector: It's creepy... Can't see a thing.
Lyn: Shh! ...Someone's here.
Eliwood: You're Bramimond...
Bramimond: ... Yes, I...suppose that is me. What do you want of me, you who live above ground?
Lyn: We have a favor to ask. We seek something to help us defeat Nergal...
Bramimond: That is unfortunate, for I cannot grant that which you seek. Humanity would suffer were I to remove the seals.
Hector: What do you mean!? The entire world is on the brink of destruction as it is!!
Bramimond: The entire world!? Why would I care about that!? The whole world can burn for all I care!!
Hector: By Father Sky... Your voice... The way you talk. It keeps changing. How many...
Athos: Bramimond has no self. He... She... It... Yes, it is a mirror that reflects the person addressing it. It projects no personality of its own. There are as many Bramimonds as there are people facing him. ...Bramimond, do you remember me?
Bramimond: ...Athos. Hmm, it's been many ages. I cannot fathom why you brought these people here. Why I sealed everything away... Do you forget why? The legendary items are not meant for human hands.
Eliwood: But...we can't stop Nergal like this! We need your power to help us save the world!
Bramimond: ......
Athos: Bramimond, remember... We, too, are human. These people, they will not be seduced by power. They came here without my aid, using their own abilities. You observed them, did you not?
Bramimond: ...
Bramimond: It's true... They seem better, stronger than most humans. And yet, humans are frail. What guarantee do I have...that they will not succumb to that frailty, Athos?!
Eliwood: A guarantee? There is none. We simply ask that you believe in us.
Bramimond: ...... ...Once... There was a man much like you. His gaze never wandered. It was ever fixed straight ahead... ...... .........

(Magic flashes across Elibe)

Bramimond: ... The seals have been released. You may now do as you please. I'm tired. You will let me rest.
(Bramimond leaves)

(Athos teleports the lords and himself back to the Shrine of Seals)

Hector: Ah! It's good to breathe the outside air again!
Lyn: Bramimond is certainly a mysterious figure.
Eliwood: Mm... I wonder what convinced him to release the seals.
Athos: Interesting that... I believe it was darkness. A completely impenetrable darkness, the nature of which is beyond the comprehension of normal men. Regardless, you must hurry. The seals have been broken. Nergal has surely sensed this already... You must get to the blazing blade as soon as possible...
Nergal (magically): How unfortunate... You're too late.
Eliwood: Ah!

(Nergal teleports to Ninian)

Eliwood: Nergal!
Nergal: At last... At last, my power is restored. Come, Ninian, Nils. This way. Open the Dragon's Gate for me.
Nils: ...N-No!
Ninian: ......

(Ninian and Nils move away from Nergal as Athos and the lords move towards him)

Eliwood: You mustn't go! Neither of you!!
Nergal: Would you like to see my powers here and now? You may choose, Ninian. Obey me, or...
Ninian: ...If I go with you, will you let my brother go?
Nils: Ninian!?
Nergal: One of you should prove sufficient. ......As you wish.
Nils: No! Ninian! Why!?
Ninian: ...Look after Lord Eliwood...

(Ninian shares her power with Nils)

(Ninian moves beside Nergal)

Nils: Ninian!
Eliwood: Ninian! You must not!
Ninian: ......
Nergal: The gate will open, and I will gain unlimited power.
Nils: Niniaaaaaaaan!!!
Eliwood: Don't move! Nergal!!
Athos: No! Get down! Both of you!!

(The screen shakes and magic emanates from Nergal)

Hector: Are you awake, Eliwood?
Eliwood: Where...
Hector: Camp. You and Nils were both knocked unconscious by Nergal's parting gift. Do you remember?
Eliwood: His power... It's so much more than before.
Lyn: If Lord Athos hadn't erected a barrier when he did... We would have lost both you and Nils......
Athos: If he'd truly wished to kill you, even my power could not have saved you.
Eliwood: Ninian... To protect us, she...
Athos: Even if you catch him, you can't defeat him. Not as you are. If you wish to save the girl Ninian... The power to topple Nergal lies within the sacred weapon. Do you understand, Eliwood?
Eliwood: ...Yes, I know what I must do.

If Hawkeye was not defeated prior to Chapter 23

Athos: You must go to Ostia and take possession of Roland's blade. But before you go...take this, Eliwood.
Eliwood: This is... It's a...
Athos: That's right, it's a Heaven seal.
Eliwood: I'm sorry, Lord Athos. These seals... They do not find me worthy.
Athos: Trust me. Take it, and hold it in your hands.
Eliwood: Very well. .........! ...It's......!!

If Hawkeye was defeated prior to Chapter 23

Athos: You must go to Ostia and take possession of Roland's blade. But before you go...take this, Eliwood.
Eliwood: This is... It's a...
Athos: A Heaven seal... It reveals a person's hidden power. It can only be used by those judged worthy...
Eliwood: And you think I can use it?
Athos: Trust me. Take it, and hold it in your hands.
Eliwood: Very well. .........! ...It's...!!

Regardless of Hawkeye's status

(Eliwood promotes to Knight Lord)

Eliwood: Lord Athos!
Athos: Hm. As I thought. It finds you suitable.
Eliwood: ...This is incredible. My body is overflowing with power.
Hector: Way to go, Eliwood!!
Eliwood: Let's go. We have to get that weapon. We will defeat Nergal and rescue Ninian!!

Village

Murdock: Ah! You...
Visitor: Huh!?
Murdock: Go. I saw nothing. I met with no one. Wait. Take this staff. Thank you...for Prince Zephiel.

Talk conversations

Eliwood and Vaida

Eliwood: You!
Vaida: So we meet again, boy. Are your little playmates doing well?
Eliwood: You're that wyvern rider... You're working for the Black Fang, aren't you?
Vaida: You're wrong there. I serve only Bern. I'm here on my own personal agenda. Tell me, boy. Are you the one who stopped Prince Zephiel's assassin?
Eliwood: ...What? How did you--
Vaida: Hmph. So it's true, is it? That settles it. From now on, I'm traveling with you.
Eliwood: What are you...
Vaida: You saved Prince Zephiel. So, I owe you.
Eliwood: But why?
Vaida: I told you. I serve Bern. Prince Zephiel is our future, our hope. You saved him when he needed saving, and now I will serve you.
Eliwood: I see. I'll take you at your word.
Vaida: Really... Then look for me. I'll be joining you shortly.

Pent and Louise

Pent: Louise, are you OK?
Louise: I am, Lord Pent. This is the Shrine of Seals, isn't it?
Pent: Yes, it appears so. Its location is a mystery to all but a chosen few... The palace in Etruria will be delighted. I suppose now we must return to Etruria and deliver a full and detailed report...
Louise: What will you do?
Pent: Louise, what would you like to do?
Louise: I share your feelings on the matter.
Pent: I see... Well, then we shall travel with them, at least for a while longer. I do put you in the most awkward positions, do I not?
Louise: That is decidedly not true. I am pleased simply to continue like this. After all, I'm with you, aren't I, my lord Pent?
Pent: Louise...
Louise: Lord Pent...

Nino and Lloyd

Nino: Lloyd!
Lloyd: Nino...
Nino: Listen to me, please. This is all a mistake...
Lloyd: Do not speak. We are enemies now... I can show you no mercy.
Nino: Lord Eliwood is not a bad man! You'll fight knowing that?
Lloyd: They were Linus's enemies... That is why I fight.
Nino: Lloyd, please...
Lloyd: Don't cry, Nino. You must live for the future. I am bound to this course. Kill me, and don't look back.
Nino: No! I don't want to! Lloyd!!!

Battle quotes

Fighting Linus

Linus: Was it you? It was you, wasn't it?! You're the one who killed my brother!!

With Eliwood

Linus: You're Eliwood, right?! I've been looking for you!
Eliwood: Hey!! Hold on! We need to talk about things...
Linus: I am Linus Reed, son of Brendan Reed. I am the vengeance of Lloyd, whose life you stole! Prepare yourself! I'm coming for you!!!
Linus: Wait!!!

With Hector

Linus: Hey, you! You think you're tough, don't you?
Hector: Tough enough to cleave you in two.
Linus: I am Linus Reed, son of Brendan Reed. You killed my brother, Lloyd! Take this! Rrraahh!!!
Hector: I am Marquess Ostia's brother, Hector!! And I don't know about Lloyd, but I'll sure kill you!

With Legault

Legault: Hello... Linus.
Linus: Legault!? You... You disloyal filth! You of all people...siding with them!?
Legault: Calm down. Your brother's murder... It wasn't by our hands... Hey!!
Linus: Draw your sword. I won't miss again.
Legault: Remember how good the old days were? Your father, old Jan, Uhai, you, and me and your brother. When did the Black Fang lose its honor?
Linus: Be quiet!!! Stop your pathetic whimpering and fight!!
Legault: I knew this would happen. Nothing's going to change. I knew it, and yet here I am. I couldn't leave well enough alone... I'm a fool.

With Nino

Nino: Linus! Stop!! Please listen to me!!
Linus: I will kill anyone who aids my brother's killers! Nino, that includes you!!!
Nino: No!! ...My...brother...

With Jaffar

Linus: Jaffar!! You traitorous scum!
Jaffar: ......
Linus: Repent your sins, Jaffar! I bring you the Fang's justice!

Defeating Linus

Linus: ...Wha... I've lost... At least...I can see my brother again.

Fighting Lloyd

Lloyd: It matters not who you are. It's too late... I will avenge my brother's death. One by one...

With Eliwood

Lloyd: We meet at last, Eliwood.
Eliwood: Ah! Hold on! Let's talk! We...
Lloyd: I'm Lloyd Reed, son of Brendan Reed. My brother, Linus, whom you killed, longs for you to join him. ......Prepare to die.
Eliwood: Wait!!!

With Hector

Lloyd: You there, who are you?
Hector: Marquess Ostia's brother, Hector! And you, lout?
Lloyd: The Black Fang commander's son, Lloyd Reed... You remind me of my brother. Something about you...
Hector: Huh? What are you talking about?
Linus: My brother, whom you killed. My brother, Linus. ...It's none of your business......
Hector: I have a brother, too. If someone killed him, I would make sure his killer paid dearly and suffered long...
Lloyd: ......Well spoken. If you don't want to give your brother cause to mourn, you'd best fight well. ......Prepare yourself.
Hector: Ah!!

With Legault

Legault: Hey... Long time, no see.
Lloyd: The Hurricane... I heard you'd quit the Fang, but... Seeing you with them is...
Legault: Unexpected? Shouldn't be. As soon as that skulking shadow Nergal showed up, I knew the Fang was as good as finished.
Lloyd: ......
Legault: You know... You're the one thing I can't figure out. Lloyd, what are you doing here? Why this?
Lloyd: Who knows... But my brother's dead. And at the hands of your newfound friends...
Legault: We're not responsible for Linus's death.
Lloyd: It does not matter. I believe you are, and that is enough.
Legault: ......All right. I see. Nothing's going to change. I knew that, and yet... I had to try. It's a bad habit of mine.
Lloyd: Farewell, Legault. My old friend.
Legault: I'll see you again, Lloyd. With Linus...and Uhai... Even if it won't be in this world.

With Jaffar

Lloyd: The "Angel of Death." Since the day I met you, I've always wondered... If we met in straight combat, who of us would win?
Jaffar: ......
Lloyd: I think it's time that question was answered.

Defeating Lloyd

Lloyd: ......No more waiting, Linus. I'm...coming...