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The Rose-Colored River/Script (Azure Moon)

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Azure Moon
Lone Moon

The Rose-Colored River

Opening Narration FETH Faerghus banner.png

Cg fe16 lone moon mural part 2.png
The Kingdom army meets with Rodrigue in Ailell, the Valley of Torment. With the strength of House Fraldarius on their side, the time to invade the Empire is finally at hand.
— Chapter 16 opening narration

Event - Entrusting the Future

Date: 3/1
Cathedral
Evening

(Byleth is seen standing alone in the cathedral. Just then, Rodrigue enters the area as well...)
(Noticing the archibshop is around, Rodrigue begins a small talk with them.)
Rodrigue: Even though it's in ruins, in some strange way, this monastery never truly changes, does it? I studied at the Officers Academy when I was young. Those memories come rushing back whenever I return.
Rodrigue: What are you doing here at this hour, anyway?

Choice 1 Choice 2
I couldn't sleep. Nothing.
Rodrigue: It's the same for me. Rodrigue: I see.

Rodrigue: Perhaps you'll allow me to join you...
(Byleth nods.)
Rodrigue: Much appreciated.

(Some minutes later, Rodrigue is looking up, contemplative...)
Rodrigue: ...
Rodrigue: I keep recalling my eldest son... He was quite gifted. In fact, he was appointed a knight at the age of 15. I still vividly remember the day he was granted a sword from His Majesty...

Your son... Isn't he...

Rodrigue: Dead. He was killed nine years ago in Duscur. All that returned of him that day were his sword and his armor... After it happened, I said something horrible to Felix. He's hated me ever since...and I don't blame him.
Rodrigue: No matter how much you grieve, the dead will never return. No magic in the world can bring them back. That's why their memory clings to the living like a curse. The more they were loved, the tighter their hold, and the more suffering they cause...
Rodrigue: I fear I am not a strong enough man to scold His Highness for his foolishness.

Choice 1 Choice 2
Someone must. I know how you feel...
Rodrigue: Right you are... As adults, it is our responsibility to scold him and help him find his way again. I come off as so self-important, but really...I'm just a failure of a man. Rodrigue: Since this war began, we've seen countless generals, soldiers, and citizens die. It never gets easier.

Rodrigue: ...
Rodrigue: Professor... I entrust the young prince, and the future of Faerghus, to you.
(Byleth's surprised by Rodrigue's statement.)

Choice 1 Choice 2
This is unexpected... I won't let you down.
Rodrigue: I suppose that was a dramatic way of putting it. My apologies. Rodrigue: You are a brave one, aren't you? One worthy of leading the Church of Seiros, I daresay.

Rodrigue: You should know that I have no intention of insisting that you take back Fhirdiad. All I ask is that you continue to rein in Dimitri's manic desire for revenge.
Rodrigue: Now then... We have received House Riegan's consent. All that's left is for us to depart. If we make it through Gloucester territory and across the Great Bridge of Myrddin, we'll be in Empire territory.
Rodrigue: You are not afraid, are you?

Choice 1 Choice 2
A little. I don't feel anything.
Rodrigue: Ha! No need to worry. Don't you underestimate the power of my soldiers. Rodrigue: Yes. Such is war...

Rodrigue: I'm glad you were the one to lead the Blue Lion House, Professor.


Rodrigue: I mean that...

Exploration: The Rose-Colored River

Potential Dates: 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 and 3/29

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Event - The Great Bridge

Date: 3/30
Great Bridge of Myrddin
Daytime

(The Kingdom army stands on the entrance of the Great Bridge of Myrddin.)
Gilbert: Our scout has returned. As expected, there are quite a few Imperial soldiers stationed there.
Dimitri: I see. So, the enemy has prepared for our arrival... It matters not. I will kill them all, whether they are one or one hundred.

Choice 1 Choice 2
That's not necessary. Don't say such things...

(Dimitri glares intensely at Byleth after their response.)
Dimitri: What would you do, if you saw the people who stole everything from you? If you saw them right before your eyes, living carefree lives and feeling no guilt. Would you feel nothing? Do nothing?
Dimitri: Fives[sic] years ago... Did you not deem the woman who killed Jeralt to be unforgivable? I am most certain that you did. You couldn't let her get away with her crime, so you took up your sword in pursuit.

Choice 1 Choice 2
You're wrong. You're right.
(Byleth refute Dimitri's claim with a stern look on their face.)
Dimitri: I think not. We're the same, you and I.
(Byleth begrudgingly concedes Dimitri's point while sporting a sad expression.)
Dimitri: Precisely my point. We're the same, you and I.

(Suddenly, Felix appears and interrupts the conversation, looking at both Dimitri and Byleth.)
Felix: You're wasting your time. There's nothing to be gained from exchanging words with a boar that has lost its mind.
Gilbert: Felix...
Felix: This is war. Every last one of us has lost someone we care for. But we all choose to suppress our anger and grief and go right on living. Do you know why?

Choice 1 Choice 2
Because we've given up. Because it's pointless.
Felix: Revenge can't bring the dead back to life. Unfortunately such a thing isn't possible. Hanging onto your anger, like the boar here, is futile. Felix: That's right. All the boar is accomplishing is stacking up more corpses.

Dimitri: Tell me, Felix... If the dead are beyond reach, is it not also pointless to mourn or even bury those who are lost?
Felix: Ha. That mind of yours. I'm done here.
(Felix then looks fiercely at Byleth's eyes.)
Felix: Remember, Professor. It's not compassion for this fool that has brought our army so far. There are those of us who despise the Empire, and those who side with the church. If we keep running down this path, it's only a matter of time before the ground beneath us collapses.
Rodrigue: That's enough, Felix.
(Rodrigue has revealed his presence and interrupted his son.)
Felix: Hmph. You're a damned fool, old man.
Rodrigue: The soldiers are ready to march on your command.
Dimitri: Then let's move out at once. Every moment counts.
Rodrigue: Understood. Let's show those Empire dastards the power of the Knights of Faerghus!

Narration - The Great Bridge Coup

Intent on the Imperial capital, the Kingdom army goes around the Oghma Mountains and marches through Alliance territory as they continue south. But this route takes them through the territory of House Gloucester—Imperial supporters—so they request help from Claude, the leader of House Riegan. Claude agrees to distract House Gloucester's soldiers, and the Kingdom army marches onward toward the Great Bridge of Myrddin to cross the Airmid River, which separates the Alliance and the Empire.
— Introduction to The Great Bridge Coup

Battle: The Great Bridge Coup

Date: 3/31

Before Battle

Ladislava: That symbol... It's an enemy raid! Stay calm and face them head-on. Send a messenger to Acheron immediately! If we're quick, we might be able to pull off a pincer attack!

Dimitri: Edelgard's dog, huh? All the more reason to kill her.

Player Phase 1

Rodrigue: Attack Ladislava and take the bridge. Shall we begin?

When an Enemy Near the Fortress is about to be Attacked

Rodrigue: Let's deal with the enemies protecting the fortress quickly, and take control of this area.
Imperial Soldier(1): Enemies approaching! Get the soldiers standing by to join the fight! We may need to hurry up preparations of the ballista too. Protect the fortress!

Enemy Phase 1

Imperial Soldier(2): You think we'll let you take this bridge from us?
Rodrigue: This is no good... Reinforcements keep coming, and more will soon join them.

Player Phase 2

Note
The following will only happen if War for the Weak was completed and Dedue survived during Part I in Classic Mode

(Suddenly, Dedue appears on the bridge and quickly joins the Kingdom's forces.)
Dedue: Your Highness! Apologies for the late arrival.
(Dimitri cannot believe what has just happened.)
Dimitri: Dedue... You're alive... How?!
Dedue: We can discuss it later. For now, allow me to join your forces.

Enemy Phase 2

(Multiple Alliance Soldiers & Acheron teleport near the player.)
Ladislava: Acheron! Now's the time to show your loyalty to the Empire! Attack the enemy from behind!
Acheron: I've got to make my name known to Her Majesty through distinguished service.

Rodrigue: Acheron, a minor lord of the Alliance territory... If he's fighting for the Empire, we've no choice but to attack him.

When a Playable Unit approaches Ferdinand/Paladin General

(Lorenz arrives with enemy reinforcements.)
Lorenz: I, Lorenz Hellman Gloucester, have arrived to join the battle in my father's stead!
Ladislava: Thanks for making your way here. Annihilate the enemy with the rest of them!
Lorenz: Is that...the professor? Why would someone like that join such a senseless fight?
Ferdinand: Lorenz! Here you are. I am heading south, so I will leave this area to you.

Boss - Ladislava

Vs Anyone:

To repay Her Majesty's favor... I will not let you pass!
— Ladislava Vs Anyone

When Ladislava's Health Reaches ≤ Half:

I can't retreat... Even if it costs me my life, I've got to protect the Great Bridge.
— Ladislava's Health Reaches ≤ Half

Death Quote:

Lady Edelgard... I'm sorry...
— Ladislava's Death Quote

If Ladislava Falls before Ferdinand:

Ferdinand: Ladislava, no! I will protect this area.
— If Ladislava Falls before Ferdinand

Boss - Ferdinand

Ferdinand does not appear if he was recruited and is replaced by an Imperial General Paladin instead.

Vs Anyone:

After this battle, I will be known far and wide as the legendary Ferdinand of Adrestia!
— Ferdinand Vs Anyone

Vs Byleth:

Edelgard has always been obsessed with you. I am a little envious, to be frank. I will just have to impress her with my skills on the battlefield!
— Ferdinand Vs Byleth

Vs Dorothea:

Dorothea: Oh, Ferdie. You opposed Edie for so long... I had real hopes for you, you know? Now you're following her. Is that your duty as a noble? Follow your master when they say to heel?
Ferdinand: I will not try to explain my duty or hers. You would not understand. I wish you could. Anyway, no time for idle chitchat!

— Ferdinand Vs Dorothea

Vs Constance:

Ferdinand: Here we are, after all these years, forced to fight one another. What a tragic conclusion to our story.
Constance: It seems inevitable, but I am sorry that this is where our chosen paths have led us. We all do what we must...
Ferdinand: Indeed...and I must put an end to your journey. I am sorry, Constance.

— Ferdinand Vs Constance

If Ferdinand Falls before Ladislava:

Ferdinand: Retreat, Ladislava! Tell Her Majesty about this!
Ladislava: We've already sent a messenger! I can't let you die while I flee!
Ferdinand: In that case, please... Even if I die, you must protect this area.

— If Ferdinand Falls before Ladislava

If Ferdinand Falls after Ladislava:

Even if I die, please...protect this area.
— If Ferdinand Falls after Ladislava

Boss - Lorenz

Vs Anyone:

To oppose the Empire at a time like this would be entirely too reckless.
— Lorenz Vs Anyone

Vs Byleth:

It's been a while, Professor. If this were anywhere but a battlefield, I would offer you tea. I've no choice but to follow the Empire, if I wish to live. I hope you will not think ill of me.
— Lorenz Vs Byleth

Death Quote (or if Chosen to be Killed):

Lay me to rest...in a manner that is befitting...of the nobility...
— Lorenz's Death Quote

Defeat Quote:

I yield. Though I will not beg for my life. That would be unbecoming, wouldn't it?
— Lorenz's Defeat Quote

If Lorenz is Chosen to be Spared (If Recruited in Part I):

You're inviting me to join you? But...to abandon House Gloucester... No—I can convince my father. I will help you topple the Empire, I swear it!
— If Lorenz is Spared by Byleth

Boss - Acheron

Vs Anyone:

As they say, if you can't beat them, join them. I'm not in for a beating, am I?
— Acheron Vs Anyone

Death Quote:

Argh... I never should have allied with... the Empire...
— Acheron's Death Quote

After Every Boss has been Routed

Dimitri: It's a farce. All of it...

Event - Back to Base

(Now that the fight is over...)

If War for the Weak was completed and Dedue survived the chapter...

(Dimitri approaches the returning Dedue, long thought lost.)
Dimitri: Dedue! Why... How are you here? You died. Five years ago...
Dedue: I was saved by my brothers. Men of Duscur.
Dimitri: Those people you were with... They were of Duscur? And they saved you?
Dedue: Your Highness. I asked that you fulfill your long-held desire, did I not? Allow me to once again act as your sword and shield. Please, let me witness your triumph. I want to behold the moment your wish is finally granted.
(Dimitri is visibly overtaken by joy, despite all.)
Dimitri: Dedue... Of course. And in exchange, I ask that you swear something to me, here and now.

Dimitri: Do not ever throw your life away again. Understood?
Dedue: Your Highness... Understood.
(Dedue bows down to his liege.)

Regardless...

(The Byleth and Dimitri looks around the bridge, now free of any Imperial influence.)
Dimitri: Idiots. Embracing death for the sake of that woman. Truly foolish...
(Even though his words are resolute, Byleth notices Dimitri's voice is faltering.)

Choice 1 Choice 2
Aren't you happy we won? What troubles you?

Dimitri: I... I don't know.

Do you regret killing them?

Dimitri: They were just beasts with human faces. I had no choice but to kill them, and so I did. That...that is all there is to it.
(Dimitri's voice is breaking even more. Just then, Rodrigue catches up with the pair.)
Rodrigue: It's about time you two returned. We must discuss our next course of action.

(Meanwhile and somewhere else on the bridge, Fleche, sister of the fallen Randolph, is seen dressed in robes and talking to Kingdom soldiers.)

Note: The disguised Fleche is called Maiden in the script

Maiden: Please! I need to join you, no matter the cost!
Kingdom General: I'm sorry, but my hands are tied...
(Rodrigue, Dimitri and Byleth rush to the scene, curious about the ruckus.)
Rodrigue: By the goddess! What's with all the commotion?
Maiden: ...
(Fleche gasps upon seeing Dimitri.)
Maiden: What is this girl doing here? This is an army, not an orphanage.
Kingdom General: I believe she's from a nearby village. She keeps insisting that she needs to join our ranks.
Rodrigue: And you thought we could use a child on the front lines? Hurry up and take her back to her parents.
(Fleche then quickly reaches Rodrigue.)
Maiden: My family is gone. I don't have anywhere else to go. Please! I can use magic and I can fight! I can cook, do laundry, anything!
Rodrigue: I'm sure there are plenty of more suitable places to find work. Why are you so fixated on this army, young lady?
Maiden: I need...to get revenge. I must strike down the one who murdered my big brother!

(Fleche's words cut deep within Dimitri's heart...)
Rodrigue: Your Highness... What should we do?
Dimitri: Let her do as she pleases.
Maiden: Thank you...very much.
(Fleche bows down to Dimitri in gratefulness.)