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A Cursed Relic/Script

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Introduction

Entrance Hall
Daytime

Constance: Ahahaha!
(As Constance laughts, Yuri and Byleth approach her.)
Yuri: What is with you? Finally coming apart at the seams from all those late nights spent researching, huh?
Constance: Ahaha! For once, your sharp tongue misses its mark. My elation is too powerful for your petty sniping to have any effect!

Choice 1 Choice 2
Why is that? That's a good thing.
Constance: Aren't you curious as to the reason? No matter, I shall tell you anyway.

Constance: Not long ago, the church reached out to me. They bade me travel to House Gerth, escorted by the knights. During the Dagda and Brigid war, you see, Houses Nuvelle and Gerth fought side by side. Yet we were the ones who suffered wrack and ruin, while they kept their Foreign Ministry position.
Constance: I cannot turn back time to change that, of course. But I would relish the opportunity to give Duke Gerth a proper tongue-lashing!
Yuri: I guess that is one of your pastimes, isn't it? Anyway, seems the church has business with House Gerth.

Choice 1 Choice 2
What of House Gerth? What does the church want with the house?
Constance: Gerth is one of the Six Great Noble Houses. They oversee the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Yuri: And the ministry is in charge of diplomacy for other regions and territories.
Constance: Of the Six Great Noble Houses, it is the one which oversees the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Constance: The church wishes to obtain a Hero's Relic thought to reside in House Gerth's collection. The delicate negotiations of acquiring it fall to me, due to my connection with the duke.

Ah, a Hero's Relic...

Yuri: I thought they were all returned to the descendants of the 10 Elites by the church ages ago. House Gerth has no ties to the elites, and I don't think the head even has a Crest. Odd indeed for them to have a Relic.
Constance: There is talk that the Relic fell into his hands during the Dagda and Brigid war. The Church of Seiros was displeased to learn this. They feel the Relic should belong to them and have made that plain to House Gerth.

Do we know how the duke acquired it?

Yuri: I believe the Relic was found in a foreign land where it was mistaken for a marvelous, but benign, treasure. Then it was probably gifted as recompense to House Gerth, as part of a reconciliation.
Yuri: Who can say why it had landed on foreign shores to begin with, though.
Constance: You seem rather well-informed on the subject.

Choice 1 Choice 2
Yeah...how do you know so much? You're certain of all this?

Yuri: Eh, I caught wind of some of the story, which piqued my interest. I did some digging and drew conclusions, like I tend to do. So what you've got is what I think—nothing more.
Yuri: Anyway. Constance. If you're headed to House Gerth, so am I.
Constance: What game are you playing here?
Yuri: No games—this time. I just want to get a gander at that shiny Relic they're keeping hidden away.
Constance: I haven't the authority to prevent it, but if you must accompany us, I should like the professor along too. The more eyes watching this snake, the better.
Yuri: I think you've confused a snake with a bird. You coming, friend?

Choice 1 Choice 2
I'll join. (Begin Paralogue battle) No, thank you. (Return to previous screen)
Constance: Ahaha! I knew you'd see things my way. Allow me to make a few quick preparations and we can depart. What a delicious frisson it gives me to imagine the look upon the duke's face! Ahaha!
Yuri: I sure hope the church knows what they're doing, choosing her to negotiate this...
Yuri: I guess this was all pretty abrupt, wasn't it? Let me know if you change your mind, yeah?

Battle: A Cursed Relic

Empire Territory (Gerth Territory)

Before Battle

(Duke Gerth is seen running away from a building far away.)
Duke Gerth: That thief bested me...but I will not allow the Relic to be taken!

Myson: Filthy rat. That will be mine. If I have to pry it from your dead hand, all the better! Children of the beasts, expose your true selves!

Thief: What the— Please, make it stop! Arrrgh!

Player Phase 1

Constance: Duke Gerth is in danger. I fear we make for poor reinforcements, yet we must aid him nonetheless.
Yuri: What a mess. Come on—to Duke Gerth!

Duke Gerth: They must work for the church, but I have no choice. I must seek out their aid!

Enemy Phase 1

Thief: Arrrgh! Don't get in...my way!

Yuri: Yikes, something is definitely off with them. Be careful.

Thief Transforms into a Demonic Beast

Duke Gerth: What is that thing?!

Constance: It...it cannot be. The thief menacing the duke has become a hideous beast.

Myson: An unexpected obstacle. Still, the results of our little experiment were nothing short of exquisite.

Concecutive Thieves Attack Duke Gerth

Thief: Grrrr! Raaaaaargh!
Thief: Ugh... Argh... Graaaaargh!
Thief: Aaaaah... Raaaargh!
Thief: Graaargh!

Transformed Thief Attacks

Demonic Beast: Rrraaaaargh!!

Ally - Duke Gerth

First time he's attacked by a thief:

Duke Gerth: I won't allow you to steal the Relic! Stand down!
Thief: Leave...the—aah!

— First time Duke Gerth is attacked

Second time he's attacked by a thief:

No! I will not fall here—not like this...
— Second time Duke Gerth is attacked

Third time he's attacked by a thief:

More?! Is this where I perish?
— Third time Duke Gerth is attacked

Byleth's crew reach Duke Gerth:

Duke Gerth: I'm so sorry, but...please, help me! I cannot do it alone...
Yuri: We've got this. Step aside while we sort this out.

Myson: Beasts, rampage! Take his head!
(Enemy reinforcements appear.)
Constance: They brought reinforcements? I pray that they cause us no further difficulties.

— After Byleth's crew reach Duke Gerth

If talked with Constance:

Duke Gerth: You! You're Constance, right? Of House Nuvelle?
Constance: It has been some time, Duke Gerth. Your present circumstances seem rather dire.
Duke Gerth: You have no obligation to help me, but...won't you please lend a hand?
Constance: Whatever you require. My refusal to assist you would besmirch House Nuvelle's honor.

— If Duke Gerth is talked with Constance

Enemies - Demonic Beast

Vs Constance:

Constance: The death of Duke Gerth would present difficulties. One cannot negotiate with a corpse, after all.
— A Demonic Beast Vs Constance

Vs Yuri:

Yuri: Wow... I don't know who schemed you into this mess, but I'll make this quick for you.
— A Demonic Beast Vs Yuri

First time a Demonic Beast is defeated:

(Fallen beast transforms back into a thief.)
Yuri: Damn, turning those poor fools into monsters... Ruthless.
Constance: Did I spy a fragment of a Crest Stone? Interesting... I've not seen an effect such as that before.
Yuri: Constance, this is not the time for research. Get it together. Don't let them near the duke!

— After Yuri defeats a Demonic Beast

Boss - Myson

Defeat Quote:

I failed to attain the Relic, but the experiment yielded results. That's all that matters.
— Myson's Defeat Quote

Every Enemy has been Routed

Duke Gerth: I think the coast is clear now...
Yuri: Whew! Well, that was...bizarre. And unfortunate. What the hell happened to them, anyway?
Constance: The gulf of my ignorance prevents me from answering such a question.

Ending

(Now that the territory's peaceful...)
Constance: Thank the goddess you were unharmed, my lord. And that the Relic is safe and sound.
Duke Gerth: Yes, thanks to your intervention. Today was a day to make my blood run cold.
Constance: Colder than a Sreng winter, I'd wager. Our foes gave us a pitched battle...

Choice 1 Choice 2
We couldn't save them... That suspicious-looking mage gave us the slip...
Yuri: Yeah... They were nothing more than pawns... Constance: I am sorry to say that the ringleader's escape was my fault.

Constance: It is a miracle that no harm came to your lordship or the Relic in spite of my clumsy efforts.
Duke Gerth: You don't sound quite yourself, Constance. I'd no idea what a toll life has taken on you. Perhaps it might cheer you to know that I intend to reward you for all that you've done today.
Duke Gerth: For more than that, actually. I owe your parents a great debt for their services. I dare say that the church intended you to collect on it when they sent you.
Constance: The debt you owed my parents need not extend to their daughter. No reward shall be necessary.
(Yuri steps into the scene.)
Yuri: Our help doesn't come for free. I think the Relic will do nicely.
Duke Gerth: Ah... Yes, by all means. Even if you have no use for it, perhaps you know somebody who does.
(Duke Gerth relinquishes the Hero's Relic in his possesion.)

FETH Fetters of Dromi.png

Duke Gerth: These are the Fetters of Dromi. They draw on the power of the Crest of Aubin. It's a priceless treasure that ended up in Dagda. After the truce, they sent it to us in friendship.

Why did Dagda have a Hero's Relic?

Duke Gerth: One story holds that Saint Seiros subjugated the 10 Elites and the clans who followed them. There may have been a few clan elders who fled across the sea to escape suppression.

Choice 1 Choice 2
Why didn't you respond to the church's demand? What did you intend to do with the Relic?
Duke Gerth: The Empire's Minister of Foreign Affairs must hold on to every bit of leverage that he can. As the Empire's relations with the church have chilled, it makes for a strong card to play. Duke Gerth: The Empire's Minister of Foreign Affairs must hold on to every bit of leverage that he can.

Duke Gerth: Which is why I feel a bit derelict in my duty here. I've put my feelings ahead of my role.

How so?

Duke Gerth: The Minister of Foreign Affairs appears to be discarding his hand in order to repay a personal debt.
Constance: My lord...

Entrance Hall
Daytime

(Byleth & co. arrive into the Entrance Hall)
Constance: Oh, what a relief to be back at the monastery! I suppose the church will be wanting their Relic.
Yuri: Yeah, they might, but I've got grander plans for it.
(Yuri quickly snaches away Constance's relic as the screen goes black.)
Constance: What?! Of all the self-centered— Wait. Do you mean to say that you're compatible? You bear the Crest of Aubin?
(The darkness fades away.)
Yuri: Very good, Constance! Hey, friend, I've got a request. Can you talk the church into letting me borrow the Relic for a bit?
Constance: If you believe anyone would lend you a Relic, your wits are softer than I gave you credit for!
Yuri: The Crest of Aubin has all but vanished from Fódlan. Nobody but me carries it now. I'm the only one in all of Fódlan who can use it. The church hanging on to it is useless. Letting me make use of it is simply practical. Otherwise it'll just be gathering dust in some stinky old vault.

Choice 1 Choice 2
That makes sense. I'll talk to the church for you. You won't be using it for anything nefarious, right?

Yuri: Don't you worry your pretty little head. I won't use it for ill. I'd never be able to make it up to Duke Gerth, after all. You can keep an eye on them while they're on loan. That'll make this whole thing go over easy as pie.
Constance: So this was the game you began when you offered your assistance. Well played.
Yuri: Thanks! I figure the duke has no use for them, and neither does the church. But I sure do. Ultimately, I want to use them to benefit the greater good. There's certainly no harm in that.