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Archive1 ​​When the unknown finally becomes visible…

RECOLLECTION
XENOBLADE CHRONICLES. To anyone that has ever stepped inside
the immense world of Xenoblade Chronicles, it becomes hard to
escape it. Its characters are inviting you in a collective adventure.
Come back with us on the origins and the makings and discover the
true value of this work of art…
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APPRAISAL
Xenoblade Chronicles was released 19 August 2011 for the Wii console. Many players around the
world have hailed the incredible originality of its universe, along with its enormous size! Thanks to this
important popular support, the idea of a book bringing together as much information as possible on the
subject seemed the only logical conclusion.
Interview of the creators of Xenoblade

People interviewed:
​​Tetsuya Takahashi: Executive Director (Monolith Soft)
​​Kôh Kojima: Director (Monolith Soft)
​​Genki Yokota: Director (Nintendo)
​​Norihiro Takami: Art Director (Monolith Soft)
​​Yûichirô Takeda: Scenario Writer
All the speakers are referred to using their family name.

we figured that our potential player base would amount of problems. We just kept on running
be larger than what we were normally used to. into pitfalls during testing; it was a real slog. As for
Knowing that, we turned our attention to what we designing the Nopon themselves; we could hardly
could do to appeal to the general public without rest trying to get approval during project planning.
alienating them, while bringing a brand-new Just thinking about what the players would think
game system to our existing fans. When we saw had me sweating bullets! But I’m overjoyed to see
how positively they received the game, saying that they love the Nopon so much.
things like ‘This is the kind of game we’ve always Kojima: Yes, we really struggled, didn’t we?
wanted!’, that’s when we knew that our work had
paid off. More complicated than the final
battle: the struggle between
“topples” and “spikes.”
Did the unique properties of the Wii Remote
influence your decision to pitch this game as a
If you don’t mind, let’s address the subject of your
Wii exclusive? Moreover, were you inspired by
development roadmap…
MMORPG elements and other design tropes that
were popular among core gamers?
Y
​​​​ okota: From my perspective, I found that working
Takahashi: The hardware did not have that much on the maps went quite smoothly.
of an influence. There are multiple ways to express Kojima: Ah yes, but how long did that last?
the creation of a world, and among these, we just (laughs).
asked ourselves which were the most important Yokota: Well, I received new maps to test every
in a video game - and this is very true for a RPG month, and I always enjoyed running through
- it was not only creating the desire to “live in this them.
world.” Afterwards we reflected on which elements Kojima: It mustn’t have been easy. Especially if
we would need to achieve that. If Xenoblade’s you got the maps when you were in the middle
world feels open ended, it’s most likely because a of something else you were working on, no?
great part of the development team plays foreign Takahashi: Yes, that was often difficult…
games. I think that the fact that each of us could Takahashi: Development on Xenoblade Chronicles
listen to and take account of our respective tastes began while we were still working on titles such as
and experiences was crucial to achieving the final “Soma Bringer (*1)” and “Disaster (*2)”. It was only
result. when Disaster went gold that we said to ourselves,
“Okay now, let’s give this our full attention.” Then
everyone told me, “Alright, we’ll have it out by
Players visit some truly stunning areas in this Christmas!” But all the while I was saying to myself,
game. A lot of players appreciated the verticality “Nonsense! We could never get it done in only
and open endedness of the Xenoblade Chronicles eighteen months!” (laughs).
The fear in the air was palpable as we watched
our guests of the day take their places, one world. The skip travel mechanic allowed players
after the other. On the table we displayed some to explore without ever feeling frustrated…
So let me get this straight. You originally wanted
preparatory mock-up pages for this very book, to release Xenoblade Chronicles for Holiday
along with numerous illustrations, as we would Takami: You can thank our team for that. Everyone
had their say, whether they were project officials (Christmas) 2009?
have done in a project presentation. Armed with
lists of iconic scenes from the game, innumerable or game designers, and that democratic way of
working helped us in the long run. That said though, Yokota: That’s right. However, we needed a
questions, and the results of a fan survey from the lot more time to balance the game and have
Ascii Mediaworks website, we began our lengthy personally I would have liked the world to have
felt a little more connected. As it stands, the map everything optimized.
interview. Here is a selection of our most significant Takahashi: Tweaking all the knobs, as it were, had
discussions. has a few too many loading screens between
areas for my liking. I would have preferred it if we to have taken us at least six months all on its own. I
could have made the areas connect seamlessly think that we started debugging around October
1. The incredible reception from the players… to each other. of 2009…
Kojima: Debugging? Is that what you call it? With
The driving force of the development On creating the Nopon, one of a workload like that, I could have sworn we’d
team: the most important element Xenoblade Chronicles’ most started over from scratch! (laughs).
of an RPG charming features… Yokota: Exactly. The debugging team quickly
ballooned beyond our expectations.
Several months after the Japanese release of Frontier Village is a sight to behold! It almost Kojima: And at that point, we’d been working on
Xenoblade Chronicles, I believe you took the time looks like a model. You paid a lot of attention to the combat for so long, with no end in sight, that
to look at the initial reactions from the players. detail, and players were awe-struck… any drive we once had was rapidly depleting. The
What did you take away from their feedback? same thing happened for the cutscenes.
Takeda: I would love to see the village turned Takami: Don’t get me started on recording the
Takahashi : Well first of all, I must say that we did into a sculpture one day. If only we could have voice acting… We didn’t go home for 10 days…
a lot of brainstorming on how we could appeal pitched some kind of model kit that you could Yokota: For my part, Nintendo was scheduling
to a wider audience. When we started the assemble from little surprise packages. Imagine play testing sessions and regularly sending us
development of Xenoblade Chronicles, the Wii building up the village one little piece at a time. feedback. But just when we hit the home stretch,
had only just come to the market. It was so new, in It’s a nice thought. it was decided that we had to put topple spikes
fact, that we had little idea as to whom our target ​​Yokota: The village’s structure caused a decent into the game. Let me tell you, it was a real mess!
audience would be. As it was a Nintendo system, (laughs).

*1: “Soma Bringer”: Action-RPG developed for the Nintendo DS, released exclusively in Japan in February 2008.
*2: “Disaster: Day of Crisis”: Action-adventure game developed for the Wii and released in Japan and Europe in September and October 2008.

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 we were casting this character, we asked for
Wakamoto-san’s services. However, his best takes
had a very particular rhythm of speech to them,
so we sometimes had to re-edit the scenes to
make them sync up...
Takeda: Oh really? This was prescoring, right? Not
post-sync... (*4)
Takahashi: Yes, but sometimes a few retakes were
necessary. Although since Wakamoto-san is more
experienced than Horikawa-san, it was a little
embarrassing to ask him to redo those parts. We
had to pretend that there was some noisebleed
that stopped us from using those takes in the
cutscene, or that there we’d saved over some
lines with duplicates. We hoped that would make
the rerecording process an easier pill to swallow
(laughs). (*5)
Takami: We then tried to make him adapt his
diction to the facial expressions of the character.
Takahashi: At the beginning, we prepared a very
well written script. Afterwards we asked some of
our actors to record scratch takes with the main
dialogue. When those small milestones were over
and done with, we could begin working on the
visuals. In that same time frame, the real voice
acting started with some of Mumkhar’s lines being
slightly off (laughs). We ended up having no
But spike damage seemed like such a central Can we assume that you already had a choice but to hammer away at the cinematics
part of the combat! concrete idea of the project in your head when until we could synchronise the mouth movements
you started development? with the voice acting. We feel we made the right
Takahashi: Not until we discovered the-- what call with working like this, if only because it gave
would you call it? -- the toppling exploit… Takahashi: Yes, along with some pleasant surprises, Wakamoto-san’s performance the spotlight.
Kojima: The debugging team discovered a way to like the affinity chart and other mechanics that Mumkhar really wouldn’t be the charismatic
topple enemies repeatedly, so you could defeat the staff would implement on a whim. But don’t character he is without it.
them very easily. Coincidentally, we also thought forget the final result was the fruit of everyone’s
about having enemies that inflict spike damage efforts and determination.
when toppled, but we scrapped that idea halfway What you say is very interesting. You can count
through. We actually had to put the system back on me to publish this column, that’s for sure!
2. The content of a scenario that spreads (laughs). Now, let’s take a look at Dunban and
in to combat endless toppling.
Yokota: Furthermore, we had to tweak a lot of the boundless joy… Riki’s heart-to-heart when they reach the Fallen
game feel during combat. It just wasn’t right. Arm…
Kojima: Ain’t that the truth. We just didn’t know No need for a scenario or
where we were going with the combat… complex characters for what Takami: By the way, did you give him a weapon
Yokota: It’s a miracle that the game turned out you were proposing! that looks like a fish because I modelled a fish in
like it did… ​​ that scene?
​​ Would you like to tell us about the first stages Takahashi: That’s right!
Behind the praise from RPG faithful of scenario writing, please? Yokota: Anyway, regarding Riki: I do remember
that we put great care into the way that he would
We received a lot of messages praising Takeda: Takahashi and I were the first on board to express himself.
Xenoblade Chronicles, saying things like, “We’ve write the basis of the scenario. After that I wrote a Takeda: Lest we forget how much easier the
been waiting so long for an RPG like this!” Even in real script, one which he was supervising as I went creation of the Nopon’s verbal tic made things
my daily life, some of my colleagues will tell me through. I’d say that up to Agniratha, it was only for us! (Editor’s Note: in the Japanese version,
how refreshing Xenoblade Chronicles is, and call my ideas that were being developed. However, the Nopon express themselves by ending each
it an evolution for the RPG genre. They even rank what followed from there mostly came from his sentence with the syllable “mo”) Because
it up there with the classics from the Famicom era. head instead of mine. originally, in my script, I wrote Riki’s dialogue very
Were you expecting such glowing reviews from normally. It made him sound awfully pretentious!
devoted RPG gamers? (laughs).
Upon discovering the immensity of the
T​ akahashi: To be honest, we sort of anticipated it. Xenoblade Chronicles universe, most of the
Developing for new hardware is always exciting players imagine that, in a world this vast, there In the commentary surrounding the concept
for me and the team, with how it motivates us must be a hundred times more to it than what art that you showed us, Riki didn’t seem to have
to innovate graphically and invent new game meets the eye! Are they right? his verbal tic…
mechanics. That said, most of the time our
inexperience would be our downfall. By the time Takahashi: Now, I understand where these players Kojima: We had a lot of other ideas for tics and
we figured out what would and wouldn’t be are coming from, but believe me, we didn’t have phrases that Riki could end his sentences with.
possible, the deadline would be all too apparent. to go that far to create this game’s world. We I'm quite fond of his introductory scene, myself. I
This was especially true when it came to creating definitely thought about the background of each always thought the game could have done with
the environments. So in the end, we had to make character, but we didn’t feel the need to keep more comedic scenes like that, but Takeda steered
compromises and commit ourselves to including all those details if they wouldn’t add anything. us in a more moderate and serious direction…
only what was absolutely necessary for the Like we said, we needed to make compromises.
experience. I believe the key to our success was We could have spent all day developing complex
that the whole team was on the same wavelength and detailed backgrounds for each character
regarding what was cut. Even if the Wii could have which would have made it into a series bible. In
provided, say, HD graphics, I’m quite certain that the end though, we chose not to do that. Most of
the game would have been much the same. that information wouldn’t have appeared in the
game after all. Of course, if we wanted to imagine
such complex backstories, we could have done
Can we say that this project fully utilized all your so easily, but I think that for the development’s
team’s collective experience and accumulated sake, we had much bigger things to worry about...
years of know-how?
Behind the Scenes (1)
Takahashi: Certainly. The process took up a lot of The Stories of Mumkhar and Riki…
resources, particularly when we were bringing the
maps on Bionis and Mechonis to life, but it was Let’s take a little break to watch some scenes
all possible thanks to how we divided our labour. involving the most popular characters, as voted
We knew exactly how much time and talent we for by the fans on our website.
needed to develop the 3 hours of cutscenes, for
example. It’s thanks to this, and thanks to our past Yokota: Mumkhar has really come into his own…
experiences, that we could make the necessary Takahashi: But managing everything wasn’t easy
cuts. at all, far from it for Mumkhar, especially. When
*3: Spikes: There are three types of spike damage, counter-spike, topple-spike and AOE spike. This passage is about topple-spike.
*4: Prescoring: Voice Acting Technique that consists of recording the voices first in order to produce the visuals afterwards. Post-sync is the opposite.
*5: Wakamoto-san: Norio Wakamoto. Horikawa-san: Ryo Horikawa. Both were voice actors and supervised the sound effects.

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cinematic when the “kami” (god) symbol appears

on the Monado. I really love how the story plays
out at that point.
Takahashi: It’s complicated… I do look back and
evaluate my work, but I can’t really pat myself on
the back too much… But if I had to choose the
scenes that we put the most work into, everything
from the first two chapters immediately springs to
mind. That part of the game had to set a standard
for everything else that followed.
Takami: Same here. I’d pick everything that
precedes the departure of Colony 9.
Takahashi: We planned 5 hours of real-time
cinematics and amongst all that, the most difficult
part for me was bridging the script and the visuals
together…

3. An appraisal of the characters,

from the men who made them.

The most popular characters

may not be who you think they are!

If the survey on our website is anything to go by,

then the fans’ favourite characters (just after the
main cast), are Kallian, Mumkhar and Meyneth.

Yokota: I approve, Mumkhar is amazing, especially

when he gets angry.

Now with Mumkhar, you never know if he’s

really done or if he’s going to show up again and
surprise you. We only see Metal Face’s remains on
the Fallen Arm, so I always wondered if he might
have survived, like Fiora…

Takami: That’s all well and good, but personally,

Linada’s more up my alley. First off, just going by
Takeda: Coming to an agreement on Riki’s speech would pull off her grand return. looks, she’s totally my type… and then there’s the
patterns was one tough task! (laughs). Takeda: We asked ourselves if we should have fact that she’s a female doctor. Very nice!
brought her back earlier in the plot…
Behind the scenes (2) Takahashi: Yes, because we kept saying that at
The Death of Fiora this point in the story, Shulk and the others would Ah okay. I’m assuming you respect her medical
have completely forgotten about her…(laughs). expertise?
Now, the scene where Fiora attacks Metal Yokota: I can vividly recall how fiercely Kojima
Face… insisted on telling us, “Fiora’s gotta come back Takahashi: Nonsense!
super strong!” Kojima: What can we say? The man has a fetish!
Takeda: It’s not every day you see an RPG heroine Kojima: Ah, sorry…(laughs). (laughs).
pull a stunt like that…(laughs). Yokota: No, no, you definitely had me convinced!
(laughs).
And you, Kojima-san, who's your favourite?
I was shocked when we saw the scene with
Metal Face’s claws, stained by Fiora’s blood. Are there any other cinematics that you're Kojima: I’d pick Linada too. For her medical
Though we don’t see exactly what happened, it’s particularly fond of? expertise, of course….
not hard for our minds to fill in the gaps... All: (laugh).
Takeda: I really like the scene in which Dunban Kojima: No, no, I just love her design from a visual
Takahashi: It’s a pivotal scene for the game’s plot. talks to Shulk about how he always thought him standpoint. If I noticed her earlier, I’d have insisted
I think that it came out splendidly and Fiora were right for each other. we make her playable.
Takeda: Thank you for bringing that up. That sort Yokota: For me, I always think back to the
of understated horror, where the details are left
to the imagination, is something I pulled from my
experience in the world of animation. I believe it
served me well.
Yokota: Fiora’s untimely death and unexpected
return were two of the first ideas we had for the
project.
Takeda: Now for the scene to be as engaging as
it is, we had to make sure that the player had time
to get attached to Fiora! Her death comes very
early in the game, after all, so we were worried that
the emotions wouldn’t come across. Thankfully, it
turns out that this scene happens a few hours in,
so Fiora’s death had the space it needed for it to
work. Our worries were unwarranted in the end.
Takami: That’s not to say we weren’t constantly
making changes, however, because we were.
For as pivotal a moment as it is, it was hardly the
longest scene we had to work on, but that just
meant we had to try even harder to make every
little detail work as intended. It was a lot of work,
but personally, I always knew we were gonna nail
it.

And after a long absence, Fiora reappears

when the party reaches the Fallen Arm. The game
contains 17 chapters and she only returns during
the 12th. That’s the last third of the story!

Yokota: We had a lot of arguments about how we

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Takahashi: Indeed. connection a player will feel with these characters.
Kojima: It’s such a shame that we didn’t have a Takeda: When thinking about a story’s appeal, the
Machina as a playable character… most important thing is to know how to answer a
Takahashi: Yes… player’s expectations. They could be on a quest for
Kojima: There is also Gowago. I love his way of ultimate power, or just want to find a partner, but
expressing himself. a game really becomes fun for the player when it
Takahashi: The Monado holds a special place in answers a very particular need. And among those
all our hearts, of course. But for my money, it has to needs, I think that everyone, deep inside us, has
be Mumkhar. I really like him, mostly because he’s a desire for friendship, to find that one person you
uncomplicated and easy to understand. Games can count on, no matter what, to stick with us
like this often have characters that pretend to be through thick and thin. A story about the values
the good guys for their own gain, but I’m not a of friendship, if you know what I mean…
fan of this type of character. With Mumkhar, what Takahashi: In the past, we could find countless
you see is what you get. He’s a villain, yes, but an works with that scope of friendship. But nowadays,
‘honest’ villain, if that makes sense. we can admit, it has become something very
mundane and unexciting. That said, as our goal
The team’s favourite playable characters, was to immerse the player in the Xenoblade
and some revelations about them! Chronicles universe as much as we could, we
needed to do our best to accommodate them.
Before we conclude, I would like you to talk We had to convey the idea of “experiencing an
about the playable characters that impacted you adventure with a dear friend”, without limiting
the most. ourselves to Reyn. In that regard, I think we
succeeded.
Yokota: I think I love all the characters, even the To conclude:
villains. But if I had to choose one, it would be
Melia. A reluctant hero if there ever was one. She’s Alright… Well, I think that we have a beautiful
message here, summarizing what a lot of players, Xenoblade Chronicles is, at its heart, a modern
quite easy to pick up and play, as well. Don’t be
myself included, thought of Xenoblade Chronicles! creation myth. A story of Genesis, composed of
afraid to give her a whirl.
Thank you for everything and good luck with your countless appealing characters. It is also a story
Takami: Fiora, without a doubt! From her last-ditch
next creation! of friendship, of “connections”, between Shulk
attack on Metal Face to her return on the Fallen
and his companions. We hope that the book
Arm, she never failed to tug at my heartstrings.
that you have in your hands will become your
You want to keep going because of her, right up
most treasured companion on the road to fully
until we’re reunited with her. No other character
(Interview conducted in Monolith Software understanding and appreciating the incredible
grabs me like Fiora does.
headquarters, on October the 25th, 2010) world of Xenoblade Chronicles.
Kojima: Sorry for making you work so hard on her…
Takahashi: Ah yes. If someone had a lot on his
plate, it would be him! Takami-san is certainly the
one that suffered the most during development.
Takami: It’s true… (laughs).
Kojima: Firstly, I suppose that anyone who is
reading this must be the most devoted fans of
our game and for that, I just want to say ‘thank
you’. Next, to answer your question, I would say
Riki. Creating all of his little minutiae was no easy
feat.
Takahashi: Riki’s voice actor played a huge role
in bringing the character to life. If we asked her to
provide a more traditionally masculine voice for
Riki, then I doubt that anybody would have liked
him...
Kojima: I’m happy that we realized Takeda-san’s
vision for the character so well. We had no idea
whether anyone would like him or not, so we made
him much easier to play in combat than everyone
else just to put our minds at ease (laughs).
Takeda: Although by then, all of his attacks were
very uniquely ‘Riki’, like spitting out venom and
breathing fire. What a complex Heropon he is!
Yokota: Now as you would probably guess just
from looking at him, Riki originally had the lowest
HP in the game. But then one day Kojima-san told
me “Why don’t I give him the most HP? Just for
a laugh!” (laughs). After that, the idea just stuck.
He’s certainly no less of a Heropon because of it!
Kojima: I thought that he needed something
unique. That said though, he’s easily the most
satisfying character to play as. If you haven’t done
so yet, do me proud by playing him!
Takeda: My favourite character has got to be
Reyn. We originally pitched the game as a story
about two inseparable heroes with clashing
personalities, but in the end, our priorities shifted
to making the player care about Shulk and Fiora’s
relationship, and Reyn sort of fell by the wayside.
Takahashi: If we aren’t limited to playable
characters, then my favourite character remains
Mumkhar. But Reyn, how should I put it… he’s not
the kind of friend who comes around every day.
And yet, he’s the friend you always want to have
by your side. I’m sure we all agree!

Closing thoughts on the adventure and

the message of Xenoblade Chronicles…

Takeda: From my perspective as a game designer,

crafting a long and captivating RPG was a
fascinating challenge. It was, for me, a good
exercise in developing characters gradually,
without resorting to immediate emotional stimuli.
Yokota: Players end up spending dozens of hours
alongside RPG heroes. So certainly, the narrative
beats need to be spread out a lot further than
most games, but in the end, that only deepens the

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CONTENTS
Archive 1 RECOLLECTION P.002
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Archive 2 WORLDVISUAL P.012

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Archive 3 XENOPEDIA P.030

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Archive 3-1 MAIN CHARACTER P.032
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Archive 3-2 CHARACTERS P.066
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Archive 3-3 WORLD GUIDANCE P.080
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Archive 3-4 BATTLEVOICE FILE P.092
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Archive 3-5 HEART TO HEART FILE P.108
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Archive 4 MATERIALS P.130

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Archive 4-1 CHARACTER DESIGNWORKS P.132
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Archive 4-2 MECHANIC DESIGNWORKS P.156
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Archive 4-3 STORYBOARD P.194
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Archive 5 DENGEKI XENOBLADE P.208

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Archive 6 STORY PLAYBACK P.222

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Archive 6-1 EVENT LIST P.224
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Archive 6-2 FAMOUS SCENES P.238
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Archive 6-3 SECRET EPISODE P.244
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Archive 6-4 CHRONOLOGY P.250
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VISUAL INDEX
Easily find the main illustrations in this index. The
titles were given and imagined by the Redaction
Team responsible for this book.

Visual frontispiece
P.007
* Original visual
created after the ​​Colony 9. P.015
development of
the game by Raita ​​Bionis’ shoulder. P.002-003
Kazama.

Bionis’ leg. P.016

What a Wonderful World! P.012-013

Final illustration. ​​Satorl Marsh. P.017

P.004

​​
Study of the Monado.
P.005
The Makna Forest. P.018

​​Lifted eyes on the Mechonis. P.031

​​
Alcamoth, Imperial
Capital.
P.005

Eryth Sea. P.022

Riki tells ​​At Colony 6. P.130

a funny story.
P.006

Birth of a Frontier
Bionis' Leg Hero. P.208 Village
at Night. P.006 P.019

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The original Mechonis. The original Bionis.
P.008-009 P.254-255

​​
Fiora and Melia in
swimsuits.
P.210
The Battle ​​*Illustration specially ​​ joy that comes from the heart... P.246-247
A
of Titans crafted for this book ​​*Illustration specially crafted for this book by Kotaro
P.014 by Eiwa. Yamada

Metal Face ​​
Decision making with
(Mumkhar). a smile…
Rally. P217 P.249
​​*Mixed illustration ​​*Illustration specially ​​*Illustration specially
that was used for crafted for this book crafted for this book
the “The Complete by Shigeaki Suetsugu by Kotaro Yamada
Guide” book. In this (Alpha Dream
book, the illustration Company).
of each character
are represented
independently.

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Xenoblade Party! P.220-221
Sword ​​
Mecha Fiora. P218 ​​*Illustration specially crafted for this book, by Miyan.
Valley ​​*Illustration specially crafted for
P.252-253 this book by Shigeaki Suetsugu
(Alpha System Company).
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Shulk and Fiora.
P236
​​*Illustration used as
a special gift for the
early sold copies. By
Kunihiko Tanaka.

Bionis’ Monado.
P.256
​​*CG illustration
A friendly table gathering. P224-245 used for
​​*Illustration specially crafted for this book by Kotaro the game
Yamada. packaging.

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Archive2 More secrets finally revealed...

WORLDVISUAL Witness and learn about the most breathtaking landmarks from the world of Xenoblade
Chronicles. Between the skies above and the seas below, the great beauty of this universe
unfolds into a stellar adventure taking place on the lifeless corpses of the Bionis and Mechonis.

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​​This town is situated on the Bionis’ calf, where the
Homs and the other inhabitants of the Colony reside.
In order to protect themselves from the Mechon
debris falling from the sky, the town has three anti-
air batteries at its disposal. Outlook Park, situated on
a nearby hill, is Shulk’s favourite spot in the colony
as it has an amazing view of his hometown and its
hustle and bustle as the hours pass…

Tephra Cave
A
​​​​ damp cave located inside the lower leg of Bionis,
well known for its ancient and mysterious structures
Long ago, the Homs took residence in these lands, once inhabited by an and ruins. One famous landmark here is Vilia Lake,
ancient civilization. This is where Shulk was born… due to its numerous stalactites that brush the water
surface, offering a dream-like spectacle.

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Bionis' Legleg
Bionis’
A
​​​​Vast
vastplain
plainconnecting
that stretches across
the the leg
different of the Bionis,
colonies between
connecting
each other. both Colonies
Its green 6 and
and rich 9. Itsallowed
nature green and
innu-
rich
merableflora varieties
allows countless
of animalsvarieties of animals
to develop. to
Near the
north here.
thrive of Raguel
NearBridge, exists
the north a rare panoramic
of Raguel Bridge hidesview,
a
where it is often
magnificent viewpossible to observecliff.
from a secluded theFrom
faraway world
here,
of Mechonis!
you can see the distant but foreboding world of
Mechonis!

Ether Mine
​​A giant structure that extracts Ether minerals
that flow within Bionis. The intensely active and
spiralling column almost feels like the Bionis itself
is breathing with every pulse.

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​​A sprawling marsh that holds many ruins of
the ancient High Entia. The vegetation is dead
and lifeless during the day, but come nightfall,
The natural and miraculous
the swamp lights up as a thick ether fog covers glow of the world, a
the marsh. The trees at night bloom flowers
with a glowing bluish tone, giving this place breathtaking beauty…
an otherworldly feel.

Makna Forest
​​This area is unique due to its vast ecosystem,
which came to be thanks to the subtropical
climate. Anyone who follows the footpath
through Makna Forest will inevitably come
across the great tree in which the Nopon make
their home.

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Frontier Villlage
This is where the Nopon village can be found, constructed
A wild forest and a both at the base and within the colossal tree. Connected
by a number of suspended bridges, the village's height
beautiful haven of peace… and location was important in preventing any threat
from the feral beasts of the forest, providing a safe
area for the Nopon to live. There's no name other than
“Nopon paradise” to describe this wondrous location.

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Eryth Sea
The great Eryth Sea sits near the Bionis’ head. A number
of islands can be found floating over the water's surface,
which are connected by flying machines created by the
High Entia. The Imperial Capital Alcamoth is suspended in
the air at the centre of the sea, and is well protected from
Mechon attacks thanks to its highly advanced Anti-Mechon
defence systems.

Alcamoth, Imperial Capital

​​This grand, floating capital was created using the great
technological advancements devised by the pioneers of
the High Entia. In its park, there are two fountains named
“Fountain of Hope” and “Fountain of Eternity”, both
symbolising the state of mind of its people.

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 Seawater as pure as crystal.
A dazzling limpid blue sky.
This is it, the Eryth Sea…

The Grand Hall of the Imperial Palace

At the heart of the Imperial Palace is a huge star-shaped hallway.
Its high ceilings and decorative arrangements give the hall an
atmosphere that is as mysterious as it is sacred. This hall alone shows
that this place is a home worthy of the High Entia imperial family.

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A demonic King, waiting to devour the impure souls of the guilty…

Prison Island
​​Prison Island is the place where the ancestors
of the High Entia sealed away a maleficent
giant. This island emanates such an insalubrious
and drenched atmosphere, that even the
shooting stars give off an unsettling feeling.

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 High Entia Tomb
It is in this necropolis that the tombs of the High
Entia ancestors rest. The ceremonial hall which
lies within its walls is a test that, when passed,
allows each new Emperor to be accepted by
their people. However, for outsiders trying to
enter, numerous trials await those who plan
to loot this ancient burial ground. Many traps
await any who dare to enter.

A sacred resting ground that symbolizes hope for the High Entia…

Ranges of luminous
columns reflecting the
hearts of their travellers...
Valak Mountain
​​Its steep terrain and abundant snow
are unkind to any new visitors. But when
the night falls, the ice trees that grow
in the region emit a mysterious yellow
beam towards the skies…

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Sword Valley…
Over many years, the sword of the Mechonis
A sordid place where the
that struck the Bionis during their great battle
turned into the base of operations for the
Mechon draw ether energy
Mechon. These are the lands where Dunban from the Bionis…
and the Homs Defence Force fought off the
Mechon one year ago, bringing a temporary
peace to Bionis.

Galahad Fortress
The Fortress was built at the hilt of the sword.
The stronghold of the The wound at Bionis' waist caused a leak of

Mechon, firmly protected by liquid Ether energy which abundantly flows

through the sword and to the Fortress, giving
a fortress made of metal. a permanent supply of power to the Mechon.

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Fallen Arm
As its name says, this area is originally where
the Mechonis’ left arm fell when it was sliced
off during the battle with Bionis. The arm is
littered with the remains of Mechon and debris
from machines, most of which falls from the
Fortress above.

A lonely beach, bearing

scars of a battle from time
immemorial…

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Mechonis Field Mechonis Capital Agniratha

This place contains the inner workings which
help maintain the immense structure of the
A metallic world, stone ​​In ancient times when the Machina race
thrived, Agniratha was the Machina’s great
Mechonis. Many elevators connect the floors
filled with Mechon. In contrast to the open
cold and dripping with oil. metropolis. Deep within this great city, a shrine
can be found where Meyneth, the Goddess
fields of Bionis, the Mechonis Field is narrow A dangerous place for any of the Machina, was worshipped. To get to this
and cloaked in permanent shadow. remote place, four verification devices must
being of flesh and blood… be activated.

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Central Factory
This is the factory where Mechon are
produced and equipped within the
maintenance room filled with Faced
Mechon. It is also here that all Homs prisoners
are taken. The Central Tower that can
be seen from the far rear is a transporter
connecting the factory to the capital.

Mechonis Core
The Central
​​ part of the Mechonis’ structure.
Panoramic screens that appear on the
walls are used as the eyes of Mechonis. In Even when deserted by the Machina,
the game, the centre of this room is where
Yaldabaoth is stationed. When looking out this city still stirs…
from the core, you can see the Bionis in the
distance.

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The Hidden Machina Village

After fleeing the world of Mechonis,
the Machina people found refuge and
retreated below to the Fallen Arm. Within
the ship called Junks in the centre of the
lake, Miqol, the Machina leader, can be
found.

The second homeland of the Machina, the

people that refused to take part in the fighting…

Memory Space
​​A realm featuring many familiar celestial
bodies like Saturn, Mars, Jupiter and even
the Moon. Though it appears to be in
space, this world may be formed from the
memories of Lord Zanza before he became
a god. However, the last location that you
will visit is actually...

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 Bionis’ Interior​​
​​This area proves once and for all that
Bionis lives and breathes, with paths to the
trachea and a central tower serving as a
vertebral nerve. Countless blood vessels
coat the ceiling while red and white blood
cells decorate the air of the heart of Bionis.

When the divine wills float

A surreal place and fantastic sight to beyond space and time..
behold. The life within is allowed to
behold the might of the divine...

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Archive3 They will have no more secrets from you…

XENOPEDIA Discover here information about all the people who accompany or face
against Shulk during his journey. Compiled here is all the information you
need to know about the many characters of Xenoblade.

Archive3-1 MAIN CHARACTER

Archive3-2 CHARACTERS
Archive3-3 WORLD GUIDANCE
Archive3-4 BATTLEVOICE FILE
Archive3-5 HEART TO HEART FILE
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MAIN CHARACTER
Bionis, Mechonis, those that they gave life
to and fight with the heart. Let’s take a
look at these characters.

Affinity Chart
Main
Characters Wants to avenge
Hates her existence his people
Attempts to stop his violence
Attempts to stop
his violence

C H A R AC T E R S HZanza
E E T Meyneth Respects his
_P079 Trinity _P052 creator

FIORA
Trinity

Trinity
Brothers in
Arms
Trusts
her
Considers
her as hope
Egil
_P048
Race: ??? Dickson Mumkhar Attempts to stop
Sex: Used him _P055 _P054 his violence
Age: as a Borrows
Height: vessel Brothers in Envies and Father-Son
Arms her body
Basic Traits: hates him
Essential Traits:
Father-
Voice Actors (en, jp): Vanea Daughter
Considers him
Alvis like Father _P049
_P047 Implants Meyneth's
Kills her Monado

Dunban
_P035
Protects Miqol
Trust _P074
Reincarnation M-Fiora Live in Junks
_P046,051 Heals her

Attraction

Rival?
Shulk Fiora Linada
_P033 Attraction _P034 _P050

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Friendship Discomforted
C O M M E N T hom
Hom A friend
R Y by her
presence
"Old Precious Daughter
man"
Bird Sorean
Lady
Reyn _P042
Clouds her son
_P036
Riki Demi-sister
Emperor
Attraction _P039 Melia from different
_P038 mother
Supports

Mother-
Daughter Father-Son
Brother-Sister
Tyrea
Sharla _P044 Yumea
Considers her like
Brother-Sister _P037 his daughter _P079
Brother-Sister
Mother-Son

Fiancés

Juju Otharon
Considers
_P040 him like _P040
Father War companion
that he considers Kallian
like his son _P043
Uses him
Uses her

Gadolt
_P041 This affinity chart was realised by
the original Redaction Team based
on their own criteria. The available
information in this schematic might
Lorithia not all appear in the game.
_P045

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SHULK
Race: Homs
Sex: Male
Age: 18
Height: 171 cm (5'7")
Basic Traits: Integrity, Humanity, Intuition
Essential Traits: Pessimism, Bravery
Voice Actors (en, jp): Adam Howden, Shintaro Asanuma

“We are Homs. And we won’t just stand here waiting

to be eaten!”
​​(Ether Mine: Base Level)

"I won’t decide. The future should be decided by

each and every person in the world. And so, what I…
No what we wish for is… a world with no gods!”
​​(Memory Space: Sentient Genesis)

C O M M

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A young man from Colony 9 who loves to tinker with

machinery. Working at the Weapon Development Lab
in the Military District, he develops weapons used by the
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Defence Force alongside his Monado research. He has a

peaceful and pleasant nature, but can also show fierce
courage against enemies when it comes to defending his
friends. However, he is not very comfortable with revealing
his own emotions, especially surrounding his relationship
with Fiora and his feelings for her, which he does not express
for a long time.
His parents were both members of the Monado expedition
team, and since he was born during their research, he
accompanied them on their ventures. This is how a 4 year-
old Shulk ended up with the research team when they
discovered the Monado in Ose Tower on Valak Mountain.
However, a mysterious light killed the entire team. Only Shulk
survived, barely saved by Dickson, who would become
Shulk's protector and a father-like figure.
During the Mechon attack on Colony 9, Shulk uses the
Monado to fight them off, and later leaves in pursuit of
Metal Face. He matures, slowly but surely, overcoming
hardship after hardship with the help of the companions
that he meets along the way, and clears a path towards
a New World.

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FIORA
Race: Homs
Sex: Female
Age: 18
Height: 160 cm (5'3")
Basic Traits: Courage, Daring, Zeal
Essential Traits: Rashness, Innocence
Voice Actors (en, jp): Carina Reeves, Eri Nakao

"The breeze feels so good. You're spending too much

time with Reyn. You're getting used to all the noise he
makes."
"It's so peaceful. You know Shulk, I hope every day
can be like this, always."
(Colony 9: Outlook Park)

C O M M

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E N T A R

A young woman of action living in Colony 9. She lost her

parents in a Mechon attack when she was still a child and
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grew up with her older brother, Dunban. They supported

each other a lot. This is probably why she seems so mature
for her age, and fell in with Shulk and Reyn, who have also
lost their families. She has long felt the same feelings for Shulk
as he does for her, but both have maintained a platonic
relationship.
During the attack on Colony 9 by the Mechon, she jumps
into a mobile artillery and engages in combat with Metal
Face, but after a violent counter-attack from Metal Face,
she disappears, although it is not clear if she is dead or
alive.

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DUNBAN
Race: Homs
Sex: Male
Age: 30
Height: 180 cm (5'11")
Basic Traits: Bravery, Wisdom, Prudence
Essential Traits: Obstinance, Enthusiasm
Voice Actors (en, jp): Rufus Jones, Ryo Horikawa

"Any more time spent hanging around here and

we're done for. Or we can stay and fight?
We may die if we take a stand here. But staying
gives us the chance to change our destinies."
(Sword Valley)

"It truly seems as though everything is going as Zanza

planned. But our hearts and minds... They still hold
the will to seize our own destiny! No matter how
hard you try to break us, the future is ours to shape,
Dickson! Always!"
(Colony 6: near Hope Farm)

C O M M

---E N T A R

This swordsman once wielded the Monado to fight and

rout the Mechon, which earned him his reputation as a
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hero of the Homs. However, his efforts to control the power

of the Monado was not without consequence. After the
decisive battle of Sword Valley, the injuries made him lose
the usage of his right arm, to the extent that he struggles
to even hold a spoon.
Even when the situation seems difficult, he never loses
his hope for a better future. With his seemingly carefree
attitude and dry sense of humour, it can be difficult to see
him as the hero of the legend. However, behind this front
lies the deeper feelings he hides in the depths of his heart.
Fiora even says she sees him cry in secret. He watched
over not only his sister, but also over Shulk, Reyn, and all
the other young ones in Colony 9 single-handedly. He took
care of his sister while wishing that she would live to make
her dreams a reality, but the attack on Colony 9 forces him
to dive back into the fight against the Mechonis.
Nearly consumed by vengeance after the betrayals of
Mumkhar and Dickson, whom he thought were his friends,
he still stays true to his values and supports Shulk and his
companions in all of their battles. At the end of these
struggles, he joins Vanea and his family to devote himself
entirely to rebuilding a new world.

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REYN
Race: Homs
Sex: Male
Age: 18
Height: 190 cm (6'3")
Basic Traits: Spirit, Enthusiasm, Diligence
Essential Traits: Impatience, Camaraderie
Voice Actors (en, jp): Jay Taylor, Eiji Miyashita

"Ain't you learnt yet, Shulk?

How many times do I have to tell ya?
If something's up, you've got to spit it out, man! I ain't
just talking about visions. I mean whatever's on your
mind. All right?"

"Don't go apologising. It's my fault for not noticing.

Let's get one thing straight. I've still got your back."
(Central Factory : Ventilation Conduit)

"Shulk! Show him what you're made of!

Come on, man! You don't need the Monado to take
down this piece of scum!"
(Prison Island : Prison Terrace)

C O M M

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E N T A R Y

Reyn is Shulk's friend and a young recruit in the Colony 9

Defence Force. He is proud of his red hair, his robustness, and
his mighty body, though he’s still afraid of insects despite
all that. Specializing in the use of weapons called Drivers,
which can be used as both a shield and a spear, he leaves
Colony 9 with Shulk on a quest to avenge Fiora.
Though bold and confident, he has a habit of acting
without thinking, but even though his negligence leads to
mishaps (such as his companions falling into a trap), he
doesn't let his failure keep him down, and stays optimistic
and high-spirited. Moreover, he feels it is his duty to look
after his friends. Despite his attraction to Sharla, he prefers
not to express his feelings, and seeks to support and protect
her just as Gadolt would.
He has some difficulties remembering names such as
"Alvis", and "Apocrypha", because details like these are
not his strong suit. He’s forgotten everything he learned
in school, even things that all Homs consider common
knowledge, preferring to let his fists do the talking. He can
still be counted on in decisive moments, even talking back
to Tyrea when she gets angry with Melia.

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SHARLA
Race: Homs
Sex: Female
Age: 21
Height: 168 cm (5'6")
Basic Traits: Devotion, Perseverance, Confidence
Essential Traits: Reliance, Affection
Voice Actors (en, jp): Kellie Bright, Akeno Watanabe

"I swear I won't stop until I've scrapped each and

every one of you!"
(Ether Mine)

"Do you want to beat the Mechon?

At any cost? Even if it means
giving your own life?"
"If only we all thought like you. It's charming."
(Mechonis Field: Patella Exhaust)

C O M M

---E N T A R

Once a medic in the Defence Force, this young woman

is one of the few survivors from Colony 6. In her refugee
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camp on the Bionis’ Leg, she looks after her younger brother
Juju as well as the elderly and children, and awaits the
opportunity to retake Colony 6 from the Mechon.
Always mindful to protect the survivors, she can be
difficult to approach, but she is also a generous woman
who can easily be moved to tears.
When her brother Juju is kidnapped by the Mechon,
she accepts Shulk’s help and accompanies him during her
journey to find her fiancé Gadolt, hoping to find him alive.
Even though she is troubled by her short reunion with the
mechanized Gadolt, she manages to recover quickly, and
remains valiant until the final battle.

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MELIA
Race: High Entia
Sex: Female
Age: 88
Height: 156 cm (5'1½")
Basic Traits: Serenity, Honesty, Reliability
Essential Traits: Reticence, Passion
Voice Actors (en, jp): Jenna Coleman, Shiori Katsuta

"I have experienced much pain. Father's death,

losing my people... Just thinking about it, it is difficult
to hold back the tears. I wanted to grieve for
everything lost, but I did not. Because I still have
hope in you. You have kept me strong. You, Sharla,
Riki, everyone... You have all stood by me and given
me so much strength. I cannot even begin to put my
gratitude into words."
"I do not think you have noticed. Out of everyone,
you have given the most for me. It is even because of
you that I feel the way I do now. But I have given you
nothing in return... Shulk..."
(Colony 6 : Junks)

C O M M

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E N T A R

Although she is a princess from the most ancient Bionis

race, the High Entia, she has Homs blood, a taboo among
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the High Entia, and thus must wear a mask in her public
appearances to hide this. Born and raised in an annex far
from the Alcamoth capital, she often expresses herself in
quite a different manner than most people of her rank.
After being named Crown Princess, she adopts a
behaviour more befitting of her position, and even seems
to take an intimidating and cold-blooded look in public.
However, she holds out in the hope to become free from
the ties of royalty, and she would like to live a normal
relationship with her friends, notably her half-brother Kallian,
whom she likes and trusts greatly.
She loses all of her family during the story, and even has
the cruel fate of slaying her own countrymen, but she will
protect her companions until the end, and she makes it her
duty to bring peace to the world.
She is in love with Shulk, but seeing Fiora’s determination,
who is capable of even giving her own life for him, she
decides to not interfere in their blossoming relationship.

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RIKI
Race: Nopon
Sex: Male
Age: 40
Height: 60 cm (2')
Basic Traits: Vivacity, Innocence, Flexibility
Essential Traits: Cowardice, Heroism
Voice Actors (en, jp): Wayne Forester, Yuki Kaida

"New Hom Hom friends! Meet this year's legendary

Heropon, Riki! Riki live to serve!"
(Frontier Village : Central Plaza)

"Riki know! Riki know Shulk brave! Riki want to see

the old Shulk! Shulk is real Heropon!"
(Prison Island : Prison Terrace)

C O M M

---E N T A R

in the heart of Makna Forest. He is plump and fluffy in

appearance, and his mannerisms are quite child-like, but
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Riki the Nopon lives with his wife, Oka, in Frontier Village

he is a grown adult with 11 children when he meets Shulk

and his companions. The appetite of his children is the root
cause of his massive debts, which is why he was elected
Heropon this year. This role strongly encouraged him to
join the company of Shulk, and one cannot help seeing
it as a way for Frontier Village to get rid of a troublesome
character.
While he sometimes sounds impertinent when he calls his
companions “Hom-Hom sidekicks” he can also be attentive
and caring for others like a responsible adult. He maintains
a special and affectionate relationship with Melia, implied
by her being the only one allowed to pet him freely.
He’s also completely obedient to his wife.

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JUJU
Race: Homs
Sex: Male
Age: 13
Height: 150 cm (4'11")
Voice Actors (en, jp): Jordan Clarke, Kenichi Hatori

"It's okay. I've made up my mind. Compared to you

guys, I know I'm pretty useless. But that's cool. Be-
cause I know what I can do. I'm gonna go back to
the colony and help the survivors rebuild their lives."
(Satorl Marsh : Sororal Statues)

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C O M M E N T A R Y C H A R AC T E R S H E E T

Sharla’s younger brother, who lives in the Refugee Camp

on the Bionis’ Leg after escaping from Colony 6 during the
Mechon attack. He is saved by Shulk and Reyn when he
OTHARON
is attacked by Berserk Ardun outside the camp. He then
introduces the duo to his sister. Convinced that there are Race: Homs
other survivors in Colony 6, he constantly wants and tries to Sex: Male
find them, and it is during one of these escapades that he Age: 60
is captured by Xord and carried to the bottom of the ether Height: 165 cm (5'5")
mine. He is narrowly saved by Shulk and Otharon, who rush Voice Actors (en, jp): Lewis MacLeod, Goro Naya
to his aid.
Later, he dedicates himself to the reconstruction of the
ruined Colony 6 and fights alongside Otharon and the other "I owe you my life, young man.
members of the reforming colony when the Telethia attack. I'll never forget it, Heir to the Monado. Shulk, Reyn. Keep Sharla
safe for me."
(Satorl Marsh : Sororal Statues)

C O M M

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E N T A R

The Colonel of the Colony 6 Defence Force. Gadolt is

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like a son to him. When Gadolt is reported missing after the

Mechon attack, he keeps Gadolt’s bloodied ether rifle as
a memento of his comrade, only parting ways with it when
passing it on to Sharla.
The man’s as stubborn as a mule, but he always listens
to Juju and Sharla. When the Bionis Allied Force was being
assembled, he was designated as the representative of
the Homs. From the fight in Colony 6, to the strategies
implemented during the invasion of the capital, and
through the counter-attack against the Telethia, he will
forever remain in history as a prolific hero.

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GADOLT
Race: Homs
Sex: Male
Age: 26
Height: 191 cm (6'3")
Voice Actors (en, jp): Nick Boulton, Kosuke Takeuchi

"Egil... once wished only to break the circle of

suffering. He believed that... if blood is spilt now,
a new world will be born. But something terrible
happened. And now... Now...he is consumed with
vengeance."
"Go! Get out of here! Stop them doing what they did
to me to anyone else!"
(Agniratha : Worship Terrace)

C O M M

---E N T A

A member of the Colony 6 Defence Force and Sharla’s

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fiancé. He is an ether rifle specialist, and his valiant efforts

on the battlefield spread the name “Gadolt of Colony
6,” far enough to reach even Dunban’s ears. During the
Mechon attack on Colony 6, he fought until the very end
with Otharon to buy the Colony folk time to evacuate their
burning home.
As might be expected from a sniper, Gadolt is calm and
does not lose his temper when making a decision. He is also
reserved, and he does not share his feelings and chooses
his words carefully. For the orphaned Juju, he represents
both a big brother and a father figure. Mechanized after
the attack on Colony 6, he becomes the central unit of
Jade Face. He later regains his memories in his fight against
Sharla and provokes the awakening of Meyneth.

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SOREAN
Race: High Entia
Sex: Male
Age: 320
Height: 194 cm (6'4")
Voice Actors (en, jp): Peter Dickson, Jyoji Nakata

"Melia, my child. I am overjoyed at how far you

have come. You are truly worthy of the throne.
Continue the legacy of your High Entia and Homs
bloodline. You are the hope of Bionis."
(Alcamoth : Audience Chamber)

C O M M

--- E N T A R

The Emperor of the High Entia, and father of Kallian

and Melia. He is one of the few people to know of the
Bionis’ coming awakening, and the fate that awaits his
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people when it happens. After seeing his own death

and the danger which threatened the High Entia in a
vision from Alvis, he chose Melia to succeed him as the
ruler of the High Entia, since her mixed blood would
lack the Telethia gene. Although he often appears
to be an austere ruler, he also shows a paternal side,
as can be seen when he asks Shulk to befriend his
daughter.
In order to counter the Mechon attack, he breaks
the seals of Prison Island and wakes Zanza from his
deep slumber. He perishes at the hands of Metal Face,
just as Alvis foretold.

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KALLIAN
Race: High Entia
Sex: Male
Age: 151
Height: 187 cm (6'1½")
Voice Actors (en, jp): Rufus Wright, Yukimasa Obi

"Melia. At long last I can be with Father.

​​You must now live your own life.
​​The path you forge. The future you choose.
​​That is the hope of the High Entia.”
​​(Bionis’ Interior : Heart Entrance)

C O M M

---E N T A R

The Prince of the High Entia. He is the son of Sorean

and Yumea, and Melia's half-brother. Being aware that
he is doomed to the same fate as his father, he welcomes
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Melia's succession to the throne without any sourness and

wishes to help her as much as he is able to.
After Sorean's death, he apologises for how the High
Entia have ignored the plight of the Homs and Nopon
and creates the Bionis' Allied Forces. During the attack on
Alcamoth, he displays considerable skill, and is considered
by Dunban to be a worthy heir to the throne of the High
Entia.
Following his transformation into a Telethia, he becomes
Lorithia's servant and stands in Shulk's way. But, in a tragic
final battle, Melia stops him. After entrusting her with the
future of the High Entia, he passes on, taking Lorithia with
him and vanishing in a ray of light.

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TYREA
Race: High Entia
Sex: Female
Age: ???
Height: ???
Voice Actors (en, jp): Katie McGuinness, Michiko Neya

​​ had more right to the throne than she ever did!

“I
​​Were it not for the consort system
​​that has so polluted the pride of our people...
​​It would have been me, a pure-blooded High Entia,
who would build the future of our people! But you...!
You are a hypocrite, just like me.
​​If we are honest, what is the difference?
​​You, too, would take the lives of your
​​own people to protect your bloodline.
​​Melia, you too are nothing but an assassin!”
​​(Colony 6 : Junks)

C O M M

---
E N T A R

This young woman is the leader of The Bionite Order,

a group of assassins serving under Empress Yumea. She
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hates Melia, and wishes to stop her from taking the throne.
An opportunity to do this arises when Melia ventures into
the High Entia Tomb, but Shulk and his friends prevent the
assassination and force Tyrea to flee.
Tyrea is also of mixed heritage, being born of a relationship
between her mother Yumea, the ruler of this clandestine
order, and a half Homs father. As such, she is also Kallian’s
half sister, on his mother’s side. Having had to live in the
shadows due to her imperial heritage, she came to resent
Melia, who could inherit the throne despite being the
daughter of a Homs Second Consort.
After Zanza's resurrection, her Homs blood allows her
to escape the transformation into Telethia. She assists in
defeating her transformed mother Yumea in Makna Forest,
and then flies away to places unknown.

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LORITHIA
Race: High Entia
Sex: Female
Age: ???
Height: ???
Voice Actors (en, jp): Rachel Atkins, Sayuri Yuri

“There is no use in calling. ​​It worked before, but

now his ​​transformation is complete. He is my
adorable servant.”
​​“Do you know the meaning of ​​ the word
'Telethia'? It means that which eliminates impure
life. Impure life just like you.”
​​“That which Lord Zanza does not require ​​shall be
extinguished from this world!”
​​(Bionis’ Interior : Heart Entrance)

C O M M

---E N T A R

She is in charge of the High Entia's Ministry of Research,

developing new weaponry for her people. Lorithia is a
confident woman who’s not shy about her looks.
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In truth, she is one of the members of the Trinity who

received immortality from Lord Zanza. Leading a Telethia
army, she seeks to extinguish all living creatures on Bionis.
A cold and manipulative sort, she sees all other life as toys
that exist for her amusement, and loves to provoke others
and see their reactions. She distrusts Alvis, who she does not
control, and detests Dickson.
Following Zanza's resurrection, she engages a purge of
all life across Bionis, but when she fuses with Kallian's Telethia
form to fight Shulk, she is finally defeated.

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MECHA-FIORA
Race: Homs
Sex: Female
Age: 18
Height: 160 cm
Voice Actors (en, jp): Carina Reeves / Jo Wyatt,

​​
“Then there is no need to worry.
​​I shall meet the boy. Besides… the Monado will draw
him to me.”
​​(Galahad Fortress : Face Maintainance Bay)

C O M M

---
E N T A R

Left for dead after Metal Face’s assault on Colony 9,

Fiora is captured by the Mechon and has her body 70%
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mechanised. She becomes the heart and the immune

system of the Face Nemesis. Hidden in her chest is Meyneth’s
Monado, which acts as her life-support.

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ALVIS
Race: Homs (???)
Sex: Male (???)
Age: ???
Height: 170 cm (5'7")
Voice Actors (en, jp): Blake Ritson, Shizuma Hodoshima

"This new world is boundless. It is home to not only you,

but many forms of life."
"I can see it. In this world, all life will walk towards the
future hand in hand."
(Memory Space : Sentient Genesis)

C O M M

---E N T A R

This mysterious young man accompanies Shulk from time

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to time. He uses Telethia against the Mechon, but also helps

Shulk learn how to fight against Telethia as well. He has the
appearance of a Homs, but is a divine seer in the High Entia
Court.
He seems to support Shulk and his friend’s expedition
to the Mechonis, but later reveals himself to be a member
of Zanza’s Trinity. However, his role is more complex than
that: he was once the computer that regulated the phase
transition experiment of a previous world. At the beginning
of the new universe, he became the supreme consciousness
and basis of the world, calling himself “Monado.” As the
entity managing and granting the existence of gods such
as Zanza and Meyneth, he uses the passage of fate to
guide this doomed world towards a new existence. He is
searching for a new god, one he can trust to liberate this
stagnant world, and create a new world teeming with new
forms of life.

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EGIL
Race: Machina
Sex: Male
Age: ???
Height: ???
Voice Actors (en, jp): Peter Bramhill, Daisuke Kirii

"Lady Meyneth. It is not far off now."

"A world in which there is no need for fear. The hour
draws near. Our will shall soon be done."
"Our victory can only be assured if we destroy the
Monado before it's too late. I sense your existence. I
know you are alive. Zanza. The hour is upon us. Your
time has come."
(Agniratha : Meyneth Shrine)

C O M M

---
E N T A R

The self-proclaimed leader of Mechonis and “Agent of

Meyneth”, Egil is deeply devoted to Meyneth, and wishes to
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build an ideal world free from the threat of the Bionis. When
the two titans previously battled, many of his people were
destroyed by the Bionis. This is the reason for his repeated
attacks on Bionis as the head of the Mechon. He devotes
all his energy to exacting vengeance upon the Bionis and
restoring the Mechonis to its former glory.
However, the thirst for revenge that fills his heart subsides
as he confronts Shulk and his friends. For a brief moment,
there seems to be a promising future between them, as
Egil recalls the time when the peoples Mechonis and Bionis
stood hand in hand. But this peace is brief, as Egil is soon
afterwards cut in half by the Bionis’ Monado. Leaving the
fate of both worlds to Shulk, he passes on, calling out to
Lady Meyneth one last time.

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VANEA
Race: Machina
Sex: Female
Age: ???
Height: ???
Voice Actors (en, jp): Harriet Carmichael, Yuki Kaida

"I don't want to lose you. Are you so resigned to

giving your life for this? "You're wrong! The villagers
and I...
We just wanted all this fighting to stop! Egil... All we
wanted was to live with you in peace. Nothing more
than that!"
​(Agniratha: Meyneth Shrine)

C O M M

---E N T A R Y

Egil’s younger sister and right hand woman. Sensing the

awakening of the Bionis, she implants the soul of Mechonis,
Meyneth’s Monado, into Fiora’s body to thwart the plans
of her brother, who is blinded by his desire for revenge.
Desiring peace between the Bionis and Mechonis after
the regeneration of Meyneth, she guides Shulk and his
companions in the capital Agniratha and teaches them
the history of the Machina.
After Zanza is defeated, she devotes herself entirely to
rebuilding the new world with Dunban.

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LINADA
Race: Machina
Sex: Female
Age: ???
Height: ???
Voice Actors (en, jp): Louiza Patikas, Asako Sato

​​ is a fact that the weapons you call the Mechon

“It
were created by our civilisation. However, we were
born from the Mechonis. By your understanding, it
would be correct to say that we are the same as
Mechon. ​​From our perspective, you are forms of
organic life born of the Bionis.”
​​(Fallen Arm : Hidden Village)

C O M M

---
E N T A R

Linada is a medical engineer in the Hidden Machina

Village on the Mechonis’ Fallen Arm. Linada implants a
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Piezoelectric unit in Fiora, after she finds out that Fiora is

malfunctioning due to being separated from Face Nemesis.
As head of Junks’ laboratory, she provides support to Shulk’s
party, continuing to be a vital ally for the Homs even after
the loss of Meyneth’s Monado. When the fighting ends, a
new era for her practice begins, as she follows her dream
of returning the mechanized Homs to their original bodies.

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MECHA-FIORA
Race: Mechanized Homs
Sex: Female
Age: 18
Height: 160 cm (5'3")
Basic Traits: Courage, Daring, Zeal
Essential Traits: Rashness, Innocence
Voice Actors (en, jp): Carina Reeves, Eri Nakao

​​
“Actually, I'm already dead. I have been since the
Mechon attacked. But I'm happy now. This body has
given me the chance to live. Maybe I don't have
much time left. But at least I can be with Shulk for a
little while longer.”
(Colony 6: Pot Depot)

​​
“Meyneth, the villagers, everyone loved you. That is
why they wished to live alongside you. It's all so clear
now. To Meyneth and to me.”
(Agniratha: Meyneth Shrine)

C O M M

---E N T A R

This is Fiora's appearance after regaining her memory.

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After falling from Galahad Fortress, she loses her connection

to Face Nemesis and her life support, but Linada's medical
assistance allows her to reinstate her prior self and recover,
giving her autonomy of her own body. She is able to
exploit her new body’s phenomenal strength by sharing it
with Meyneth's soul. After Meyneth passes, Mecha-Fiora
continues to fight alongside Shulk to forge a brighter future.

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LADY MEYNETH
Race: Mechonis
Sex: Female
Age: ???
Height: ???
Voice Actors (en, jp): Jo Wyatt, Mio Umeda

"I finally understand. The futures of our children belong

to them alone. Though we are their creators, their
lives are theirs to control. Even if the passage of fate
is as you have decided. I will teach you the strength
of their will to exist. Zanza. If you choose to deny the
existence of every living being but yourself. Then I
choose to fight. To fight for them!"
(Mechonis Core)

C O M M

---E N T A R

The god and very soul of the Mechonis. Her previous

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fight against the Bionis exhausted her, forcing her to go into

a deep slumber. Reacting to the Bionis, she awakes once
again and can now move thanks to Linada installing her
soul into the body of Mecha-Fiora. Through Face Nemesis
she meets Zanza again, and then the Heir to the Monado,
Shulk, on Prison Island. She uses Mecha-Fiora’s body to save
Shulk and his companions multiple times. Dreaming of an
era where the Mechonis and Bionis can live in harmony and
all forms of life would seize their own destinies, she wishes to
convince Zanza to change his ways. However, she cannot
stop Egil, who believes he acts in her name, nor Zanza, who
considers anything but his own existence worthless. When
she leaves Mecha-Fiora’s body to block Zanza’s attack,
she unfortunately cannot withstand the attack and fades
away, leaving behind only her Monado which consists of
two blades.

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S H E E T C O M M

---E N T A R

A former member of the Defence Force who fights with

giant claws. He was once a candidate for wielding the
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Monado. However, Dunban ultimately won that honour,

and thus he is relegated to grunt work, supporting Dunban
Race: Homs on the front lines. While fighting in Sword Valley alongside
Sex: Male Dunban and Dickson, he takes advantage of the prevailing
Age: 30 chaos and flees, only to be shot down by the Mechon. His
Height: 195 cm (6'5") reactivated and mechanized corpse then becomes the
Voice Actors (en, jp): Tim Watson, Norio Wakamoto heart of the Metal Face unit.
Mumkhar believed that Dunban, having been chosen
above him to wield the Monado, thought that he was
"That ain't got nothing to do with it. I'm just having the
time of my life here! Ain't that the point?! I even get to better than him. This thought slowly stewed inside him,
take out that annoying Monado brat." spiralling into a deep resentment and jealousy which only
"Well then, Monado boy. Think ya can do it? Can you kill strengthened after his transformation into a Faced Mechon.
'em all?" It is this hatred that drives Metal Face to attack everything
"I wonder who's inside? Who could it be? Your dad? dear to Dunban, beginning with his home: Colony 9. After
Your mum? Maybe that special someone!" mortally wounding Fiora, he appears many more times
(Sword Valley: Port Access Pathway) as an obstacle in Shulk’s path. Knowing that the Monado
cannot harm him, he feels invincible and enjoys taunting
and belittling the new wielder of the Monado, Shulk, and
his arch-rival, Dunban.
After revealing his true identity in their confrontation on
Valak Mountain, he chooses Sword Valley as the scene
of his final confrontation with Shulk and his companions.
While charging at Dunban, a loose spire from the Fortress
pierces the Metal Face unit, killing him and sending him to
the bottom of the ocean. Dunban remorsefully says, “You
went too far, you fool.”

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DICKSON
Race: Homs (Giant)
Sex: Male
Age: 44
Height: 181 cm (5'11")
Voice Actors (en, jp): Anthony May, Tsuyoshi Koyama
"Ha. Only those with power have the right to decide such
things! Zanza just tells me where to fight, and I fight. And
that's how I like it!"
"Damn. How'd that kid get so strong? I ain't gonna let you
see me die. I won't give you the satisfaction of victory.
See ya, kid. Looks like the student finally surpassed the
teacher."
(Prison Island: Prison Terrace)

C O M M

---E N T A

Dunban and Mumkhar's brother-in-arms, and Shulk’s

caretaker and father figure. Thirteen years prior to the Battle
of Sword Valley, it was Dickson who found the Monado
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expedition team dead and saved Shulk from certain death,

thus becoming his protector and his teacher. It’s him who
taught Shulk how to handle a sword.
He is a blunt and imposing character, but also a scholar in
several fields and the creator of most of the Homs weaponry.
His knowledge of this vast world seems endless: He is aware
of the existence of Telethia, the location of Prison Island in
the middle of Eryth Sea, and even maintains relations with
the Machina Hidden Village. Fully aware of the value of
his techniques and weapons, he keeps a firm price on his
goods even when selling to friends, leading Dunban to call
him a “miserly old coot.”
As a member of Zanza’s Trinity, his goal is to bring the
technology of the High Entia and Machina to the Homs
to allow them to compete on equal footing against the
Mechon. He usually looks like a Homs, but when he unleashes
his full strength, he goes back to his original form as a giant.
Not caring about concepts such as “Good” or “Evil”, he
is only interested in his own enjoyment, be it by watching
people struggle to survive, or by fighting against Shulk and
his companions. While he does not hesitate to draw his rifle
on Shulk if it will allow Lord Zanza to return, he is also happy
to see Shulk’s fighting skills surpass his own; suggesting there
may be more to him than what appears on the surface.
After he is mortally wounded in his fight against Shulk, he
passes on with a smile.

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​​This High Entia woman wishes to
put racial prejudices aside and
try to coexist with the other races
of Bionis. Sadly, her daughter
Lesunia has begun to loathe the
The Bionis and Mechonis host a diverse array of races and personalities. In this world where other races, so Arielle asks Shulk
and his allies to find out why. If
gods fight for the fate of their people, it falls upon every man to fulfil his duty. they manage to heal Lesunia
and Vidian’s bond in [Building Bridges] and
[Believing Again], then all of Arielle's worries
will vanish. During Alcamoth's destruction,
The “[]” brackets show the quests’ name. she turns into a Telethia. Therefore, it is up to
the player to put her to rest in the quests [The
Only Thing I Can Do] and [I Will Never Forget
You].
Ababa Anna
Male Nopon 20 Years Female Homs 8 Years
Arnaut
Frontier Village Male Homs 45 Years
Colony 6
Colony 9
Ababa loves bugs. Every night, he ​​The bratty self-proclaimed
goes looking for them in Frontier Arnaut
​​ is Françoise's husband. As
princess. She hates centipedes
Village. His superior, located in the manager of the military's research
and carrots, and loves thinking
centre, Arnaut is an admirer of
heights of the village, is named of her two admirers, Kiroki and
Shulk's work as a researcher. He
Lalapa, while his colleague’s Nikita, as her obedient ‘princes’.
also is a great fan of Leopold's
name is Pelupelu. Through the In [A Selfish Girl’s Mistake], she
essay on poverty. He’s often so
quest [A Tormented Bug-Lover], realizes, thanks to a vision, that
absorbed in his research that he
he becomes friends with Deki, she put Kiroki and Nikita in danger
hardly goes home to his family.
although they like bugs for different reasons. by sending them on a quest into the ether
He often thinks about trying to be like his
mine. If Shulk can bring them back safe and
old friend Kantz, who takes great care of his
sound, then she will give up her selfish ways,
family. With the quest [A Mysterious Light],
Adidi and promise to take care of them from then
he asks Shulk to keep an eye on his family.
Female Nopon 23 Years on.
Moreover, he agrees to help you if you decide
Frontier Village to repair the Ether lamp during the quest [Out
This lovely Nopon prayed for Like a Light?].
several days next to the Frontier
Village Reservoir, worried for her Arda Atael
boyfriend, who promised to prove Feale Homs 72 Years Male High Entia 56 Years
his courage to her by jumping Bionis’ Leg -> Colony 6 Alcamoth
into the Reservoir from the top of
An
​​ ill old woman who was married ​​The son of Vol'aren, and Cian's
the Village. In the quests [Getting
to Gorman in a past life. Having older brother. This curious boy is
Bigger!] and [Who is Bigger?],
to flee empty-handed when the always ready to slip away from
she seeks “Enlarging Seaweed” and “Ekidno
Mechon attacked Colony 6, she’s his father's watch. But following
Jaw Gristle” as ingredients for a brew that
lost her medicine and has idly lay the quest [Looking for a Lost
makes Nopon grow. She manages to stop
ill in the Refugee Camp since. She Son], he recognises the stress he
her boyfriend's folly by grabbing him in the
knows Pama very well, and worries causes his father and calms down
middle of his jump. With his courage proven,
a lot about his health, which has somewhat. After the Telethia
she promises to live with her boyfriend for the
been deteriorating since they left Colony 6. destroy Alcamoth, he decides to go take
rest of her life.
In
​​ [Imaginations Tempered], the young Nopon refuge in Frontier Village with Cian. There
makes a full recovery, which raises Arda’s he learns that his father was among those
Aizel spirits despite her situation. If Shulk can bring
who turned into Telethia. He then realizes his
Male High entia ??? Years new responsibility towards his little sister and
her some herbs in the quest [Spirits Raised], she
Makna Forest decides to go look for family mementos with
will regain her health and take care of Pama.
the quest [A Memento of Daddy] in a bid to
He is one of the four High Entia After Colony’s 6 reconstruction, she returns to
ease Cain’s grief.
who escorted Melia to Makna a happy and peaceful life. She is taken a liking
Forest to face the Telethia. Before to Talonyth’s cooking in the meantime.
he laid down his life protecting
Melia, he boldly proclaimed, “It Bana
is our honour and our duty to Male Nopon 22 Years
protect you with our lives. Do not Frontier Village
fear for us.” A Nopon who takes to heart the
future of Frontier Village. In [Bana
Alvis Arglas the Betrayer], we learn that he
Male Homs ??? Years Male Giant ??? Years is secretly the real kingpin of an
??? Bionis underground organization which
See page 47. This
​​ Giant had long been a close traffics red pollen orbs. Even with
friend of Egil. His greatest wish his accomplice imprisoned and
was always for peace between his criminal empire dismantled, he
Andreas Bionis and Mechonis. However, cannot let go of his ambitions, attacking Shulk
Male Homs 19 Years in a desperate rage. Ultimately, he fails, and
having been chosen by Zanza
Colony 9 with his misdeeds exposed, he is condemned
as his soul’s vessel, he used the
​​Andreas is a very serious young Monado to devastate Mechonis. to a lifetime of menial labour.
man belonging to Colony 9’s Arglas’ body, wounded following
Defence Force. He has a crush the battle against the Mechonis, was sealed
on Monica, a young woman away on Prison Island by the High Entia
and fellow soldier on the night forefathers. The giant’s body was later
shift. If you complete the quest released by Sorean, and ultimately destroyed
[Romantic Notions of a Boy], when Metal Face attacked.
Monica does go on a date with
him. Although he is so lovestruck that even
Monica’s awful cooking can’t scare him off,
he is filled with anxiety whenever he thinks
about their future break-up. Maybe this is due
to how his parents raised him, since they were
both scientists…

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Male Nopon 8 Years Male Nopon 77 Years Male Nopon ??? Years
Alcamoth -> Frontier Village Satorl Marsh Frontier Village
​​
Popipo's son. He was born in ​​
Bokoko is a Nopon merchant The chief of Frontier Village. He’s
Frontier Village but moved to living with a researcher named insightful by nature, and often
Alcamoth very early in life. He Kacha. Given his old age, he makes prophecies, electing a
promptly becomes Ricoth's must ask Shulk to go looking for Heropon every year. Through a
favourite. She cannot stop herself tools while he rests at the camp mix of instinct, and a light nudge
from taking him in her arms as in the quest [Making Camp]. In from some long-standing debts,
soon as she sees him. Because of [Kacha's Kidnapping], he will he comes to choose Riki as this
this, he spends a lot of his time ask Shulk to save his companion, year’s legendary Heropon. He
hiding, which greatly annoys Popipo. His who was kidnapped by Ignas while she was watches over Riki’s offspring and leads the
mother tasks the party with finding an object looking for the Giants' treasure. Although he Nopon into the frontline at the Battle of Sword
whose odour repels all but children, hoping has accrued a vast array of knowledge and Valley, together with the Bionis Allied Force
it will diffuse the situation. When Alcamoth experience on his travels, he has come to of Bionis. One can’t deny that he has all the
became uninhabitable, he returned to greatly respect Kacha for her intelligence, qualities a good chief requires.
Frontier Village with his mother. which far exceeds his own.
Cian
Female High Entia 33 Years
Batubatu Bozatrox Alcamoth -> Frontier Village
Male Homs 29 Years Male Machina 3058 Years
Bionis' Leg Fallen Arm Cian is the daughter of Vol'aren
and the sister of Atael. She
A close friend of Gerugu. He is the ​​She ekes out a living in a house admires the gentle and beautiful
kind of person who blots out all hidden in the Machina Refuge
his surroundings when something Ricoth. Very curious in nature, just
and heads a Machina Recon
catches his interest. As such, he’s like her older brother, she quickly
Squad. With her beloved being
especially good at getting lost. disappears, and Shulk is asked
on the Fallen Arm, she hasn’t seen
During the quests [With Much him in ages, and is even afraid to find her in [Looking for a Lost
Gratitude] and [The Lost Nopon], of totally forgetting him. But he Daughter]. After Alcamoth is
he will show the utmost absent- decides to make a pair of boots destroyed by the Telethia, she and her brother
mindedness by managing not to thank for her as a token of his love. flee to Frontier Village.
Shulk for his help, even though he says he
would move heaven and earth to reward
his saviour. Only after the quest [With Even Caul Dabidabi
More Gratitude] would Shulk finally receive Male High Entia 342 Years Male Nopon 24 Years
his reward… if he can find it, that is! Alcamoth Frontier Village
An elderly retired imperial guard To marry Adidi, he tries to prove
who plans to use his experience his courage by jumping from the
Berryjammy to train the next generation of roof of the village into the water
Female Nopon 16 Years guardsmen. He will make Mir'leiz reservoir, but he cannot find the
Frontier Village -> Colony 6 his newest recruit after the quest courage. Worse yet, he also risks
[Teaching Materials] so that he, being disowned by Lapapa, his
Berryjammy is a young girl who’s
in turn, can become an imperial own father! During the quest
had enough of how people treat guard. Mir'leiz will also have [Getting Bigger!] his small size
her. Fragile in nature, she can't Lecrough as a teacher, who plans to help him causes him to be carried away by the wind,
go out except in the evening. This on his journey in any way he can. However, and this misadventure almost makes him
situation really weighs her down, Caul disappears without a trace after the give up on the marriage. During the quest
so she decides to leave and move Telethia attack Alcamoth. [Who is Bigger?] he eats both the Enlarging
to Colony 6. Her condition doesn't Seaweed and e Ekidno Jaw Gristle, growing
improve however, but when her large enough to resist the wind. Proud of his
friend from Frontier Village, Norara, moves new bulk, he jumps into the reservoir without
to Colony 6 too, the medicine she concocts Cherri hesitation and swears to spend the rest of his
manages to heal her. Female Nopon 26 Years days protecting Adidi.
Her newfound health allows her to pursue a Frontier Village
new life as a Nopon representative during A clumsy, but avid crafter at the
the quest [Miss Sweetness], in which she will Pollen Works, Cherri is a wellspring Dakuku
eventually become friends with Ma'crish. It of knowledge and ideas, but she Male Nopon 24 Years
seems that she prefers the company of "cool has a hard time focusing. She Valak Mountain
men", like Dunban. doesn't like her aunt Rasha very The leader of an expedition on
much, but the quests [Secret Valak Mountain. He is searching
Innovation] and [Avenge a for a member of his team who
Betty disappeared while studying the
Mamapon's Death] will allow her
Feale Homs 21 Years Chilkin in the area. This researcher
to reconsider her feelings when confronted
Colony 9 is rescued in the quest [Bad
with the truth about their past.
A woman who is madly in love During the quest [Secret Ingredient Hunt] she Timing], and in [Chilkin Changes]
with Kenny Rohan and spends and [The Balance of Powers] we
is involved in an accident caused by Bana,
her every waking moment see Daduku doing all that he can to preserve
and when she inspects the Red Pollen Orbs,
watching him. She is a very good the ecological balance on Valak Mountain.
she discovers a more efficient way to extract
friend of Désirée and, during
their active substance from the use of another
the quest [Betty's Gift], reveals
ingredient. Thanks to her discovery, she might
that she is much more worried Damil
about her friend than she lets on. be able to treat diseases considered incurable
up to this point. Male High Entia ??? Years
Nonetheless, if Désirée becomes a sculptor, Makna Forest
Betty will become extremely jealous of how
close her friend gets to be to Kenny. But,
Cheryl A member of the escort team that
Female Homs 63 Years accompanied Melia when she
thanks to the quest [Désirée's Apology], she
Colony 9 was hunting the Telethia. Like Aizel,
will finally manage to get closer to Kenny.
She is looking for her son who Garan and Hogard, his comrades
disappeared after leaving the in arms, they had been serving
Colony for the Bionis' Head. In her Melia since her childhood and
desperation to find him, she tries were tragically slain protecting
to manipulate others into helping her. Melia avenges them with the
to search for her son, but if you aid of Shulk but is forbidden from apologizing
bring her a keepsake of her son for their deaths in front of their families like
she wanted.
during the quest [Mementos of a
Lost Son], she will see reason again. They're
just objects, but perhaps they can, even if just
for a second, alleviate a mother's grief...

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Daza Desirée Donnis

Male Nopon 46 Years Female Homs 20 Years Male High Entia 203 Years
Colony 6 Colony 9 Alcamoth
A member of the Nopon The daughter of Xord, the A caring and loyal guard, ready
merchants who trades in the renowned blacksmith. Sadly, she to give his life for his people. He's
outskirts of Colony 6. He is quite did not inherit any of her father's a friend of Galdo and worries
arrogant at first, but he becomes talents and breaks any machine about Lar’shen after learning
more agreeable after you bring she touches, like during the quest of his problems. He might be a
him his Nopon Coin during the [The Broken Watch], when she little overconfident, but you must
quest [Proof of Status]. He refuses must ask Shulk to help her repair give him credit for his great skills
to return to the Colony out of a timepiece. She has also felt as a guard. After Alcamoth is
rather isolated, ever since her friend Betty destroyed, he transforms into a Telethia, but
respect for the other Nopon merchants, but
got married. Having lost her father, she's he can be put to rest during the quest [A
promises to help with the reconstruction, so
worried about her future, wasting the days Release from Duty].
that everyone can make use of the experience
away until the quest [Désirée’s Future], when
he has gathered from his travels across the Shulk's advice allows her to carve her own
Bionis. Dorothy
path. Whether she becomes a member of Female Homs 19 Years
the Defence Force or makes a living as a
Dean Colony 9
sculptor: she is fully committed to the path
Male Homs 29 Years A Defence Force prodigy.
she chooses.
Colony 9 Despite her young age, she’s a
A cool-headed scientist. He speaks natural with every tool and her
Dickson talents are well-known among
with a harsh voice, but secretly
Male Homs ??? Years the Defence Force. She wakes
has a soft spot for children, and
Colony 9 up at 05:00 every day to man
even assists in [Rocco's Heartful
Request]. He's been attracted See page 55. her post at the entrance of the
to Sonia for a long time, and the Commercial District. Raoul sees a
quest [Dean's Shady Request] Dionysis bright future ahead of her. During the quest
gives him a chance to approach Male Homs 74 Years [The Elite Captain's Anguish] he asks her to
her. Calling his advances, a complete success Colony 9 support his vice-captain and her colleague
would be a stretch, but he still manages to A healthy old man who calls Minnie. Though she may seem carefree, she
become a close friend of Sonia's family. Sonia himself "The oldest person in shows her true colours by sharing food with
also has a hard time working out her feelings, Colony 9". His fit body is the result poor children and worrying about Jackson’s
and Dean will lose his rude demeanour over of his daily training. During the wellbeing.
the course of this troubled relationship. After quest [The Key to a Long Life] he
this, he is often given some light hazing by uses his old age to manipulate
his colleagues at the Weapon Development Shulk, but that's nothing more Dulland
Lab. than a schoolboy prank and he Male Homs 30 Years
meant no harm. He always worries about his Bionis' Leg -> Colony 6 -> Colony 9
Dedeba old love, Mercia, and his rival, Jan, both of A somewhat rude, yet kind-
Male Nopon 50 Years whom are of his generation. hearted Homs. When Earnest lies
Frontier Village, Alcamoth to him, he can immediately tell
He plots to become the Village Dobadoba that there must be a good reason
Chief and dethrone Dunga. He Male Nopon 60 Years behind his lies. After the quest
works as the coordinator of pollen [Earnest's Solitude], he discovers
Frontier Village
orb production. Meanwhile, he the real problem, and he and
takes advantage of his status to The best pollen orb crafter in Earnest win each other's respect.
secretly use red pollen orbs to his Frontier Village. He's one of the He takes care of the High Entia who flee to
own gain. Shulk gradually exposes few who know how to produce Colony 6 After Alcamoth is destroyed, but he
Dedeba and his partner Zazadan red pollen orbs, but during the needs the help of Shulk and his companions
during the quest [Secret Mission]. Dedeba is quest [The Master's Successor] he for the quest [Securing Provisions]. After that,
then arrested in Alcamoth for production and contemplates leaving the pollen he falls in love with a High Entia woman and
smuggling of Highmore Caviar. works to either Gadada or Cherri. after the quests [A Flower for a Rose] and
After having chosen a successor [Battling Brutes], moves to Colony 9 to live
from one of these two, he prepares to retire with her.
and live a quiet life, but he can't help his old
Deki habit of overseeing production. During the
Male Nopon 68 Years quest [Presents for Priceless Pupils] he shows Dunban
Frontier Village his kinder side by offering a lucky charm to Male Homs 30 Years
A stubborn Nopon who cuts his diligent pupils. Colony 9
himself off from the world. He does, See page 35.
however, have room in his heart Don Argentis
for his granddaughter, along with
Male High Entia 258 Years
insects. During the quest [Hunt
Alcamoth -> Frontier Village -> Colony 6
Earnest
for Bug-Loving Friend] he finds a Male Homs 26 Years
friend in Ababa, who loves bugs A calm High Entia in his golden Bionis' Leg
just like him. At least, that's what years, Don Argentis is a caring
A young man living out his days
he believes until the quest [A Worried Bug- father who loves his daughters En
at the refugee camp. Many
Lover], when he discovers that Ababa likes and Zel, even if he is sometimes
people put themselves in danger
bugs… when they're on his plate. He then too protective towards them.
because they believed him, and
seeks to punish Ababa by feeding him some He's a little stubborn and tends
this earned him a reputation for
bizarre-tasting insects during the quest [A to believe that High Entia are a
lying in the eyes of the refugees,
Tormented Bug-Lover], but he enjoys them! superior race, even if he himself is
leading them to distrust him. The
Following Ababa's advice, he then has a go a half-blood. When he appears reluctant to
reason behind Earnest’s lies is that
at entomologic gastronomy, and becomes support the union between daughters and
he lost his best friend after being scammed
so passionate about it that he wants to go on two young Homs during the quests [Family
by someone, making him lose all trust in other
an expedition to taste all the bugs of Bionis. Secrets] and [Betrothal Test], his issues are
people. Killing the monster responsible for
not ones of race, but rather of fear of being
his friend's death during the quest [Earnest's
separated from his only family. After letting go
Solitude] will alleviate his guilt and lead him
of his stubbornness in the quest [Stopping the
down a more honest path.
Elopement], he sincerely wishes his children
a happy life with their beloved.
Egil
Male Machina ??? Years
Agniratha
See page 48.

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Male Machina 3894 Years Female High Entia 106 Years Male Nopon 21 Years
Fallen Arm Alcamoth -> Eryth Sea -> Colony 6 -> Tephra Cave Frontier Village
Eiz constantly hangs around the The second daughter of Don This Nopon works at the Pollen
Machina Village, repeating the Argentis. She's very stubborn Works in Frontier Village, and is so
words "These burials are fun!" and frivolous in nature, unlike skilled at his job that he's already
Even Eleqa, who has known him her sister, who is very closed a front runner to inherit ownership
for many years, can’t help but off and introverted. After her of the whole operation During
find his behaviour odd. After the arrival at Colony 6, she falls in [Secret Ingredient Hunt] we learn
quest [Therapy], Eiz starts to feel love with Peppino, having come that he's been secretly brewing
responsible for Egil's actions, and to appreciate his extravagant something with Bana, but later
we understand that his behaviour is due to character. Her father does not approve of realizes in [Dangerous Ambition] that he has
the stress caused by all the death he’s seen their relationship, but when they try to escape been deceived. He then tries to find out who
beginning to weigh on his conscience. He during the quest [Stopping the Elopement], tricked him, eventually revealing it to be Bana,
once again finds peace of mind when Shulk Don Argentis finally understands the strength who is immediately imprisoned at the end
and his allies talk to him. His recovery also of her daughter's feelings, thus accepting of [Bana the Betrayer]. After these events,
allowed him to get back on good terms with her relationship. En Argentis quickly becomes Gadada manages to improve the creation
Eleqa and Rakzet. interested in Peppino's hometown, Colony 9. process of red pollen orbs, ensuring that they
will never again be used for evil.
Eleqa
Feale Machina 2268 Years Erik
Fallen Arm Male Homs 25 Years
Eleqa is charged with finding and
Colony 9 Gadolt
Erik is a researcher and a Male Homs 26 Years
retrieving scrap iron from the area
colleague of Shulk. He's aware Colony 6
around the Machina Village. She
then gives it to her sister, who's of the feelings Monica has for See page 41.
tasked with fixing it, in order to him, but deliberately chooses not
to acknowledge them, in order
make something useful for the
to use her for his own gain. If he
Galdo
inhabitants of the Village. The Male Hight Entia 141 Years
behaviour of her old friend Eiz has chooses to go out with her in the
quest [Romantic Notions of a Girl], Alcamoth
been worrying her for a long time.
his feelings change little by little. In the quest He and his friend Lar’shen were
[Romantic Notions of a Boy] Monica leaves tasked with guarding the entrance
Elior him, and he starts to feel like something is to the Imperial Palace. He was
Female Hight Entia 58 Years lacking in his everyday life. Though he would very worried about Lar’shen, who
Alcamoth -> Bionis' Leg never admit it, he likely does have feelings trained for far longer than his body
This young High Entia wishes to for Monica. could endure. After the quest
become an adventurer after [Back Pain] Lar’shen eases up on
hearing of Zain and Kurralth’s his training and begins to recover,
adventures. To help his group Ewan allowing him to give his all to his sworn duty.
when he becomes an adventurer, Male Homs 27 Years He transforms into a Telethia when Alcamoth
he voraciously gathers as much Bionis' Leg -> Colony 6 falls, and despite everything, he still defends
knowledge as he can. During An aspiring author. When the the palace. The quest [A Release from Duty]
the quests [Starlight Seeker] and Mechon attacked Colony 6, will allow him to be put to rest.
[Starlight Gazer], he collaborates with amateur he was caught fleeing while
astronomers Miriall and Kaleka to craft a the other men of the Colony
telescope and improve his understanding were fighting, and he has been Galvin
of the sky. When Alcamoth is destroyed, he made a laughingstock by Olga Male High Entia 177 Years
flees to the refugee camp. From there, he ever since. This traumatized him
Alcamoth
intensifies his learning efforts and promises deeply. But after the quest [A
that, one day, he'll leave and search for his Thoughtful Idea], Matryona cheers him up, Galvin is Rozeal's friend. Seeing
parents, as well as Zain and Kurralth, who had and he decides that since he can't change her tormented by love worries
all been separated by the attack. the past, he will try his best to help those him. He guards the entrance to
around him. In [A Dash of Colour], he writes a the imperial palace with his old
children’s book for Pama, an act that cheers friend Lecrough, who he is also
her up when nothing else would. Furthermore, concerned for, after a mistake
having fallen for Matryona, who helped him on his part led to Lecrough being
Emmy Leater regain his self-confidence, he will confess his wounded. Thanks to the quest [A
Female Homs 22 Years feelings for her in the quests [What is Love?!] Friend in Need] he regains Lecrough’s trust
Colony 9 (Military District) and [What is Courage?!]. and forms an even stronger bond with him.
A young captain in the Defence Unfortunately, both are ultimately transformed
Force, often called names by into Telethia. In [A Merciful End] Rozeal asks
her troops. Despite her strong Fiora Shulk to end her friend’s suffering.
sense of justice, she's too naive Female Homs 18 Years
to keep her men in line (like her Colony 9
name suggests). As a matter of See page 34. Garan
fact, her platoon is known as "The Male High Entia ??? Years
deadbeat" among the Defence Françoise Makna Forest
Force. With the help of Shulk, she manages Female Homs 37 Years Garan is one of the four soldiers who
to complete some of her missions and even Colony 9 were tasked with accompanying
regain the respect of her superiors, but she is Melia to Makna Forest on a quest
disgraced after the quest [A Young Captain's Arnaut’s wife. She loves flowers
to destroy them. He gets mortally
Challenge]. Through [A Young Captain's and cultivates many different
wounded while trying to protect
Suffering] and [A Young Captain's Rise] species in her front garden. When
Melia by a Telethia attack. Melia
she regains the respect of Raoul and Miller, the Mechon attacked, the flowers
manages to injure the Telethia by
overcoming the weakness that she believed she had so lovingly tended to
converting the light of life from
she had. After that, she redoubles her efforts were destroyed and she became
her four fallen soldiers into a powerful attack.
to protect the colony very depressed. During the quest
[Flattened Flowers], she asks Shulk
to retrieve a flower that is said to give hope
and joy, thinking it will cheer her up. After this,
she regains her poise and confidence.

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Gem Man Gowago Jarack

Male Homs ??? Years Male Nopon 70 Years Male High Entia 217 Years
Colony 9 Frontier Village -> Colony 6 Eryth Sea
This old man knows all there is to A butler employed by Berryjammy. The guardian of the ether
know about gem crafting. He's On the one hand, he's delighted plant tasked with equipment
normally good company, but his to know that Berryjammy decided maintenance. People are
temperament heats up as soon on her own to move to Colony 6. constantly in need of his services,
as gem crafting is mentioned. On the other, he feels a bit lonely Shalen in particular. Distraught by
More than once Shulk and his now. After some time, a decision the Hodes’ attack on the plant,
companions, in their lack of is reached: either he or Minana he asks for the assistance of Shulk
knowledge, become targets of must move to Colony 6 too. Once and his companions in a series of
his disdain. In the quest [The Gem Man's there, he resumes his job as a butler and quests, beginning with [Trouble at the Plant].
Invention] his knowledge and techniques are asks Yura to become Berryjammy's private After Alcamoth was destroyed by the High
proven with the invention of a portable ether teacher. He enjoys his life at the Colony and Entia who transformed into Telethia, he shows
furnace that allows the creation of gems receives advice from Neonik.
his capabilities as a leader by welcoming
everywhere and anywhere, given that one refugees into the plant.
has the right ingredients.

Hoko Jer'ell
Female High Entia 139 Years
Gerugu Male Nopon 40 Years
Alcamoth -> Satorl Marsh -> Colony 6
Male Nopon 34 Years Frontier Village -> Colony 6
Bionis' Leg An intrepid cook: Nothing makes A High Entia scientist who wants
A close friend of Batubatu. him happier than spending his to conduct her research at her
Gerugu is a very collected Nopon days thinking up new recipes. own pace. After she moves to
who conducts studies on a red Unfortunately, his tastes are Colony 6, her equipment breaks
fruit from Bionis' Leg, which seems incredibly odd, much to the down and causes some ominous
to be dangerous to Nopon. He chagrin of any potential looking smoke to rise from her
has a daughter named Pachipa, customers. He hopes that Homs home, which will earn her the
but he doesn’t see her very often or High Entia might like his cuisine, population’s ire. Luckily, Shulk
because his job doesn't allow him so he decides to move to Colony 6, but manages to solve the problem and Jer'ell can
to come back home regularly. even there no one is able to appreciate his continue her research. Her confidence in the
delicacies. In the quests [Cook-Off Counter superiority of High Entia technology perhaps
Attack!] and [Cook-Off Comeback?] he a bit misplaced, and she tends to ridicule and
Giorgio manages to alter his style and open an belittle scientists of other races like Perrine or
Male Homs 41 Years incredibly popular restaurant, thus becoming Mefimefi. But the quests [Homs Determination]
Colony 9 the rival of Talonyth. and [Nopon Determination] will allow them
Giorgio is the owner of a famous to finally show her their value and gain her
curry restaurant in Colony 9. His respect.
restaurant is mostly known for his Jackson
curry recipe, one so special that Male Homs 23 Years Jiroque
it's limited to 20 plates per day, Colony 9 Male Homs 21 Years
making it very hard to get a hold Colony 9
Dorothy's elder brother. He loves
of. The man loves his daughter
the sky, to the point where his The grandson of Marcia. He trains
Paola more than anything else,
daily routine consists of looking every night so that he can best
but he doesn't see her as much as he would
up at the sky, and not much else. with his big brother Zukazu in
like to because of his job. By completing
His quaint existence is shaken combat. In the quest [Biscuits for a
the quests [Overworked and Underpaid],
up by the quest [Jackson's Grandson], Shulk brings him some
[Pestering Paola] and [Out-of-Luck Giorgio],
Awakening], where he becomes supplies for his training. However,
Shulk helps Giorgio make more time for his
Giorgio’s apprentice, and learns even if the two brothers are rivals,
daughter. Giorgio is so busy that he decides
how to cook, or apprentice of Kenny Rohan, they still love each other. If Jiroque
to enlist Jackson as his apprentice in the
to become a poet. Having finally found a wants to defeat his brother and keep him from
quest [Jackson's Awakening] to lessen the
purpose in life, he will be known as [Jackson leaving the colony, it is simply because he
burden. Since the young man showed so
the Cook] or [Jackson the Poet] and will wants Zukazu to be safe. Thanks to the quest
much passion for his job, Giorgio ends up
spend all his time perfecting his chosen craft.
considering him a worthy successor. [A Little Brother's Fight] he can beat his brother
and put an end to his adventuring ambitions.

Gorman Jan
Male Homs 68 Years Male Homs Years Jolele
Bionis' Leg -> Colony 6 Colony 9 Male Nopon 70 Years
A retired Homs soldier. Despite Colony 6
Arda’s ex-husband. He treats Juju
as if he was his grandson and is that, he still hasn't left the The grandfather of Niranira, who
relieved to see him back safe barracks, having lived there so remains his only relative. The
and sound. During his time at the long that he’s become part of poor soul often worries himself
refugee camp, Gorman becomes the scenery. He's very strict with sick – Literally! He’s right to worry,
very concerned about his future, the youth, even if they're not though, because Niranira has
but he finds his zest for life again part of the Defence Force. When trouble making friends. Luckily,
when he moves to Colony 6 the Mechon attack, he's able to after the quest [Lonely Niranira],
during its reconstruction. Because of his age, protect Minnie, who repays him by offering Niranira makes some friends, and
he can't take part in the reconstruction effort, him a packed lunch. It seems that she gave Jolele’s fears can ease somewhat. His cough
but at the very least he can pray that the him a mid-life crisis! will totally disappear after the quest [Pride
reestablishment of the colony goes well. He and Courage]. Having friends like Lukas and
asks Shulk and his allies to bring him a Divine the others in his life saves Niranira as much as
Rock in the quest [For the Restoration]. And it does his grampypon.
in [Making a New Path] he contributes by
giving Shulk and his allies valuable advice for
the adventure ahead.

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Male Homs 13 Years Male Homs 29 Years Male Nopon 9 Years
Colony 6 Fallen Arm Bionis' Leg -> Colony 6, Ether Mine

See page 40. After falling from the sword at Though he was initially very good
the Battle of Sword Valley, Karlos friends with Nikita, their relationship
Kacha is saved by Rakzet and hides in deteriorates after Kiroki breaks
Female Nopon 38 Years the Machina village, where he one of his toys. After [Being a
Satorl Marsh continues to train as a warrior. Good Grandfather], Satata,
Being a member of the Colony 9 Kiroki's Grandfather, repairs his
Kacha is a researcher specializing
Defence Force, he is very familiar broken toy, which allows the two
in Giant’s ruins. She always travels
with Fiora and Colonel Vangarre. friends to reconcile. Since they're
with Bokoko, a member of the
During [The Oath Sword] he renews his vow to both in love with the same girl, the two are
Nopon merchant guild. In [Kacha's
protect Natalia, one which he took when he often toyed with by their crush, a girl named
Kidnapping] she's kidnapped by
joined the Defence Force with his best friend. Anna. Eventually, she ends these games after
an Igna who seeks to weed out
[A Selfish Girl's Mistakes]. When he grows up,
her knowledge. She's eventually
Kiroki wishes to become an inventor like his
saved from certain death by Shulk, Kazat grandpa, so that he can make himself the
whose services were requested by Bokoko. Male Machina 3589 Years
weapon he needs to avenge his late parents.
Although the Ignas already got the information Fallen Arm
they wanted from her, after accepting the This Machina has been on bad
quests [The Giants' Key] and [The Giants' terms with his wife for a long time.
Klaus
Treasure] from Kacha, Shulk destroys the Igna Male Human ??? ??? Years
Because of their negligence, many Born in a different world, anterior
tribe and obtains one of the treasures they keepsakes of the couple’s happier
sought. to that of Shulk and his friends.
years have been destroyed, which
The "true" Zanza. A scientist
they both blame on each other,
Kaelin thus generating more arguments. responsible for the destruction of
Male Hight Entia 162 Years the world following an experiment
In [Mending Memories] their
Alcamoth on the transformation of matter,
keepsakes are mended, and their relationship
Kaelin is a High Entia soldier with despite the warning of one of his
begins to heal. In [A Weapon Just for Me] it's
unshakeable allegiance to the colleagues.
clear that their love towards their family hadn't
imperial family. He's very close been affected by these quarrels.
to Lecrough and Galvin and is When the universe was reborn,
Kenny Rohan Klaus reincarnated as Bionis, and his colleague
secretly very worried about them.
Male Homs 32 Years as Mechonis.
He is transformed into a Telethia Colony 9
when Zanza attacks Alcamoth,
and ultimately put down at This artist gave himself the mission Kofuko
Rozeal’s request in the quest [A Release from of spreading the artistic style of Male Nopon 66 Years
Duty]. Colony 9 across the world. Often Frontier Village
sitting on a bench immersed
This Nopon loves alcohol and
Kaleka in his own thoughts, he slowly,
mushrooms, though he can only
Male Nopon 57 Years and unknowingly, built himself a
eat the most tender specimens
Alcamoth -> Frontier Village fan club thanks to the languid
because his elderly teeth are prone
expression of his face. Like a true
A Member of the Nopon to toothaches. During the quest
philosopher, he asks Shulk during [Out like
observatory, renowned for a vast [Ingredients for A Brew] he wants
a Light?] to choose if he should restore the
knowledge of astronomy rivalled to realise his dream of sampling
mysterious light that once comforted the
only by Miriall’s. In [Starlight Gazer] some good homemade alcohol,
inhabitants of Colony 9. Furthermore, with the
he proves himself by improving which ends up hurting his wife's feelings.
missions [Jackson's Awakening] and [Désirée's
the telescopes designed by Miriall.
Future] he's asked to take Jackson and Désirée
He's particularly fond of Vidian,
under his wing. Kenny immediately takes to
and when she's worried about Kokora
their passion and talent, and he supports them
something, he worries too. After Alcamoth Female Nopon 66 Years
wholeheartedly.
is destroyed, he flees to Frontier Village and Frontier Village
immediately begins preparations to rebuild Kilaki
the capital. In [Broken Ether Furnace] and Female Nopon 7 Years Kokora is very close to her
[Broken Ether Furnace 2] he asks Shulk to assist Frontier Village grandfather Deki, but she's also
him in fixing the ether furnace in Alcamoth. concerned about the distance
She's allured by the status of
between them both. In the quest
Heropon and questions Modamo
[Hunt for Bug-Loving Friend] she
about it, and in turn he tells her
looks for someone who would
Kallian that she has all the qualities of a
become her grandpa's friend and
Male High Entia 151 Years future Heropon. Despite being
keep him happy. After Ababa
Alcamoth very slender, she has a gargantuan
accepts her request, Kokora gains a deep
See page 43. appetite, which drives her to
respect for him.
gobble up every morsel she can
find. In [Heropon's Spirit] she already shows
Kantz some skill as she tries to kill a monster using a Kuriku
Male Homs 45 Years Female Nopon 9 Years
fishing rod and some bait. During [Beat Kilaki
Colony 9 Frontier Village
to It!] she mistakes her prey for that of her big
Kantz is Suzanna’s husband, the brother, and she respects him for that. Right The daughter of Tati and Npa.
father of Moritz, and Lieutenant now, she wants to make a Heropon out of her Likely thanks to her parents being
Colonel of the Colony 9 Defence brother too. cooks, she's able to eat 18 Schorl
Force. He eventually hands his rank Mushrooms in one go, or even
over to Emmy Leater following [A
King Squeeze have 12 lunches in a single day.
Male Homs 52 Years She's quite rotund because of this
Young Captain's Rise]. Despite Colony 9
being an old friend of Arnaut, the enormous appetite, and Pachipa
two of them are quite different in An infamous loan shark who often calls her "roly-poly", which
how they treat their families. Kantz proves how wrings money out of Leopold dry she hardly appreciates. In [It Definitely Exist!],
much he cares in the quest [Birthday Shoes], with his accomplice Sylviane. she and Pipiki become friends with Pachipa
during which he makes a pair of shoes to Depending on Shulk’s actions in again by proving the existence of the Mythical
celebrate his son Moritz’s birthday. [Financial Planning], Leopold can Empress.
expose King Squeeze’s money
lending scheme and force him
to go into hiding. Alternatively, if
King Squeeze finds more material to blackmail
Leopold with, he can continue to extort the
young man and fill out his retirement fund.

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Kurralth Marcia Mefimefi

Male High Entia 145 Years Female Homs 64 Years Female Nopon 28 Years
Alcamoth -> Valak Mountain Colony 9 Colony 9 -> Colony 6
Kurralth is a High Entia adventurer, An old woman who loves children, A researcher living in Colony 9.
forming a duo with his friend and a dear friend of Cheryl. She She has the utmost respect for
Zain. There’s nothing he loves has two grandsons, Jiroque and her colleague Perrine and excels
more than seeing the spark in Zukazu, but the latter is adopted, in her medical studies. She's
people’s eyes when he tells and their squabbling upsets quite knowledgeable, even for a
tales of his adventures. After the Marcia a great deal. Luckily, she's Nopon. After moving to Colony 6,
quests [Preparing for Adventure], able to bring peace between her she works with Norara, hoping to
[Preparing for Adventure 2] grandsons with the aid of Shulk. become her assistant. Meanwhile
and [Preparing for Adventure 3] they finally she continues to study natural healing, much
finish preparing for one last adventure, but Matryona to the ire of Jer'ell, who tends to degrade her.
disaster strikes, and the team are separated in Female Homs 24 Years During a quest, she manages to prove her
[Adventurers in Peril]. They are saved by Shulk Colony 6 worth, and afterwards the two work together
and his companions, but this event causes the without further conflict.
A pure hearted painter. She wants
duo to break up. After Alcamoth is destroyed,
nothing more than to help the Melia
they find refuge on Valak Mountain. Here
orphaned Pama smile again. In Female High Entia 88 Years
he reconciles with Zain and, together, they
a series of quests beginning with Alcamoth
decide to protect the other refugees.
[A Thoughtful Idea] she's able to
See page 38.
complete her book and cheer
Pama up. After having moved
Lar'shen Merisa
Male High Entia Years to Colony 6, she resonates with
the attentiveness Ewan shows in [Matryona's Female High Entia 162 Years
Alcamoth Alcamoth
Answer] and the two begin dating.
A guard who protects the imperial The mother of Mir'leiz. Her son
palace entrance, together with is unaware of the dangers that
Galdo. He feels he must compete Mecha-Fiora
Female Mechanized Homs 18 Years surround him and always does
with Lecrough, so he pushes things his own way, which always
himself too far with his training, Central Factory
makes her worry. But after
which will get him injured. After See pages 46-51. completing her quest, Mir'leiz
the quest [Back Pain] he realizes begins to calm down, if only so
that he's the reason why his friends
and colleagues are so worried, especially
Mecha-Gadolt his mother won't spend her days
Male Mechanized-Homs 26 Years fretting over his whereabouts. Her husband was
Galdo. As soon as he becomes aware of that, an imperial guard who died in combat, which
Galahad Fortress
he tries to do the best he can to fulfil his duty. makes her much more understanding towards
When Alcamoth is destroyed, he becomes a He was captured by the Mechon,
who then assembled the Jade her son's desire to become an imperial guard
Telethia, but his soul can be freed after the himself and honour his father's memory.
quest [A Release from Duty]. Face with him as its pilot. His
emotions and memories were
considered a hindrance to an Meyneth
Lorithia effective weapon, and so his Female Machina ??? Years
Female High Entia ??? Years Central Factory
mind was wiped of any trace of
Alcamoth
his former self. Even though he See page 52.
See page 45. held strong to his oath to fight the Mechon
to the bitter end, he was sent to destroy the
Lukas Migaga
very people he once loved, and ultimately
Male Homs 12 Years Female Nopon 72 Years
sacrificed himself to save them. Frontier Village
Colony 9
Despite having lost his parents, She's responsible for the shiny
object found at the centre of
and therefore everyone dear to Mecha-Mumkhar
him, Lukas tries to live his life to Male Mechanized-Homs 30 Years
the altar. She's the wife of Kofuku
the fullest. A very smart and well- Galahad Fortress and the grandmother of Kokora.
mannered child, he acts very Migaga is very particular about
A man who aimed to be the the quality of her alcoholic drinks.
mature for someone his age, wielder of the Monado. After
probably because of the hard life By bringing her two Bitter Kiwis,
being ambushed by the Mechon she'll be able to brew an excellent
he has had thus far. He's a good when he fled at the Battle of Sword
friend of Moritz and, after the quest [Lonely drink in [Sweet Seduction]. If she's given Walnut
Valley, he was transformed into a Grapes instead, the brew will be ruined, and
Niranira], he welcomes Niranira into his group, Face Pilot and put in the cockpit
and they've been together since. Migaga will be livid.
of Metal Face, a role which he
took to with aplomb. Though he
Ma'crish finally had the power he once sought, he still Miko
Female High Entia 121 Years burned with the desire to take vengeance Female Nopon 18 Years
Colony 6 upon Dunban, devastating Colony 9 and Frontier Village
An elegant High Entia with a mutilating Fiora’s Body. Dunban was powerless The village auditor. She is a
weakness for anything cute. She in Metal Face’s wake, but thanks to Shulk’s childhood friend of Adidi, who
joins the refugee camp after mastery of the Monado, he is repelled time lives near the lake. She loves pollen
Alcamoth is destroyed. Dreaming and time again. He dies near Sword Valley, cakes, and during the quest [Even
of a world at peace, where crushed by a fragment of Galahad Fortress. in The Chief’s Absence] she assists
different races live in harmony, the villagers in preparing a lovely
she decides that she wants to live meal for Pelupelu.
in Colony 6. She will also contend Medi
with Berryjammy in a bid for the title of Miss Male Nopon 31 Years
Sweetness.
Miller
Frontier Village Male Homs 25 Years
He is not very Nopon in the way Colony 9
he talks, having left Frontier Village A soldier under Emmy Leater’s
early on to pursue his medical command. He is an expert
studies. He's very knowledgeable, swordsman and is said to be one
even knowing medical techniques of the most formidable members
pioneered by the High Entia, but of his unit. He often appears to
tooth care remains a blind spot for be passive, if not lazy, but is slowly
him. A fierce rivalry forms when he inspired to be better by the deeds
meets face-to-face with the renowned Nopon of his superiors.
doctor Yusa.

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Female Nopon 25 Years Female Machina 1326 Years Male High Entia 192 Years
Frontier Village -> Colony 6 Fallen Arm Alcamoth
A Nopon maid who cares for Qofaria and Kazat’s daughter. A High Entia researcher, and a
Berryjammy. When her charge Her greatest desire is to bring her colleague of Talia and Ruthan.
decides to move to Colony 6, parents back together in the quest He tutors Teelan and admires
either she or Berryjammy’s butler, [Mending Memories] since they the young boy so much that he
Gowago, can move along with are angry at each other after one believes Teelan may surpass him as
her. Either way, Minana has no of their most important keepsakes a future scientist. In [A Necessary
desire to leave Frontier Village. At was destroyed. She asks Shulk and Upgrade] he accepts a request
Colony 6, she approaches well- his companions to help her repair from Teelan and leaves to find the
mannered people to teach Berryjammy how the keepsake that is so important to her family. materials he needs to upgrade his deciphering
to behave correctly, eventually arriving upon Doing this will make them smile again. machine. This way, deciphering the High
Yura. Entia documents that he finds in the ruins will
be much easier, and Naroth will successfully
Minnie Modamo obtain new information on the war god of the
Female Homs 26 Years Male Nopon 55 Years High Entia. However, he's declared missing
Colony 9 Frontier Village after the Telethia attack Alcamoth.
A hot-blooded Defence Force The warrior trainer at Frontier
member. She works at the Village. About 80% of his trainees
entrance of the Residential are nominated Heropon. Riki, Natalia
District, and she's very aware who was chosen this year, is Female Homs 24 Years
of the importance of her task, no exception. After someone Fallen Arm
although that doesn’t stop her completes his training regimen, a Just like Karlos, she fell to the Fallen
from resenting its repetitive nature. reward awaits him in the form of Arm during the Battle of Sword
The Colony’s citizens appreciate delicious cakes made by Rono. Valley, but she was lucky enough
her work, though. As beautiful as she may be,
to be rescued by Rakzet. Her work
she's still quite shy, which makes her all too
Monica consists in bringing lunch to the
endearing to others.
Female Homs 26 Years guards that keep watch outside
Colony 9 the Hidden Machina Village. After
Miqol a friend of Karlos died by trying to
Male Machina ??? Years It's often said that love is blind, and protect her, she's been worried about Karlos,
Fallen Arm -> Colony 6 she's the living proof of that. She's who shares the same desires.
The father of Egil and Vanea. He madly in love with the researcher
condemns his son and his hatred Erik, which makes her so distressed
for the Bionis, so he chose to pull that she can’t focus on her guard Nelo
duties. After completing her quest, Male Nopon 34 Years
the Machina out of the Mechonis
she'll be able to go out with Erik, Alcamoth -> Frontier Village
so that they could live in peace.
However, he regrets not being but she'll also notice that a man Here's a Nopon that can't hold
able to contain his son's rage, so, named Andreas is interested in her. his liquor. Fortunately, the quest
with no other option, he asks Shulk [Losing the Taste for Alcohol]
to kill him. Moritz will allow him to say goodbye
Male Homs 12 Years to his problems and fully enjoy
Miriall Colony 9 the drinking parties that he and
Female High Entia 187 Years His mother Suzanna is very his friends love so much. After
Alcamoth -> Eryth Sea demanding of him. It doesn't Alcamoth is destroyed, he flees
This woman loves to stargaze show, but Moritz is a very kind to Frontier Village, where he swears to do
and displays a lot of kindness boy with the qualities of a leader. everything he can to rebuild the Imperial
towards children. When Alcamoth Suzanna wants him to study during Capital. By helping him out in the quests
is destroyed, she escapes with the quests [Education-Minded [Restoring the Capital] and [Restoring the
Teelan, but unfortunately, they Suzanna] and [Education-Crazed Capital 2], the reconstruction of Alcamoth will
are separated in the chaos and Suzanna]. He will slowly become become that much closer to reality.
she can't find him anymore. She keener on studying, to the point that he begins
is overcome with guilt, but it will to enjoy learning. However, this won't stop him
Neonik
be possible to help her find inner peace once from wanting to play with his friends.
Female Machina 9892 Years
again by completing the quest [The Missing Fallen Arm -> Colony 6
Boy]. Mumkhar
Male Homs 30 Years This elderly Machina has had
Colony 9 enough of being surrounded
Mir'leiz See page 54.
by just machines. Instead, she
Male High Entia 69 Years dreams of living surrounded by
Alcamoth -> Eryth Sea nature, and therefore moves to
A young and impatient boy who Narine Colony 6 when the reconstruction
dreams of one day joining the Female Homs 10 Years begins. As she's almost at the end
imperial guard, but is prone to Colony 9 of her life, the quest [Lifespan of a
getting upset easily. His mother, The daughter of Arnaut and Machina] will allow her to find a Pterix Energy
Merisa, asks for the help of Shulk Françoise. Narine is a kind-hearted Egg which will prolong her existence and
and companions to help find him girl who always puts others first, give her the chance to build the future of the
after he wanders off too far from although she and her friend Paola colony. During the quest [A Poet's Concerns]
home. After finding him, he will often argue over their schoolyard she doesn't believe Yura when he tells him that
want to help the group of heros in any way crushes. Daughter of Arnaut and he'd love to write a poem about her, but by
he can, excited at the idea of monsters and Françoise, this good-hearted little fetching a Tobogan Wing, so prized among
beasts in Eryth Sea. After the destruction of girl always puts others first. She's the Machina, she'll realise that he's serious
Alcamoth, he disappears, and no one knows friends with Paola, although they often fight about it and grow fond of him.
if he is still alive. over what kind of boy they prefer. Narine likes
smart, good natured boys like Shulk, while
Paola finds the strong, bulky ones like Reyn
more attractive.
After the quest [Paola and Narine], she better
understands the ties that bind Shulk and Reyn,
along with Reyn’s better qualities, and comes
closer to Paula as a result. It might just be her
getting older, but she is noticing that Lukas
and Shulk both seem to be her type…

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Nic Norara Orkatix

Male Homs 36 Years Female Nopon 25 Years Male Machina 2143 Years
Colony 9 -> Colony 6 Frontier Village -> Colony 6 Fallen Arm
A member of the Colony 9 Defence A friendly Nopon that is constantly This Machina has an unfortunate
Force. This coward is an affront to training herself to heal her friend growth defect, causing him to look
his rank. He wants a change of Berryjammy. She comes to Colony like a child. His mother Vronik has
scenery, so he leaves for Colony 6 so that she can better understand tried and failed to find a cure for a
6, where he meets Nopo'rikh the culture of the other races, long time. This situation has given
and becomes his apprentice, and she manages to find a cure Orkatix an inferiority complex. With
caring not whether it's considered for Berryjammy’s illness with the the quest [Stunted Growth] Shulk
shameful for a Homs to become a help of Mefimefi. But Berryjammy builds him a device that should
Nopon's pupil. He trains with enthusiasm and takes too much of her medicine, so Norara make him grow at a normal rate. The hope
after the quest [Nic's Final Test] he's able to can't stay away from her for too long, since that one day he may be able to help the
overcome Nopo'rikh's challenges. With his she needs to be sure that everything will be others in his village fills him with joy.
newly found confidence, he can face life like alright.
a real Homs would. He falls to the charm of
Rosemary, a fellow Colony 9 expat, and will Oka
win her love during [The Melody of Happiness]. Female Nopon ??? Years
Frontier village Pachipa
Nikita Female Nopon 8 Years
Male Homs 10 Years Riki’s wife, mother to many littlepon,
and an excellent cook. She can Frontier Village
Bionis' Leg -> Colony 6
be very temperamental with her She always asks the player to help
A small boy with a lot of heart. He husband; he follows her rules in her his father at work by getting rid
cares about Sharla, who does all home, and that’s that. She blessed of the monsters who prevent him
she can to protect the refugees Riki with many children, so now from doing his job. During the quest
of Colony 6. Though he lost his she's very busy with trying to satisfy [It Definitely Exist!] she will prove
parents when they fled the colony, their ravenous appetites. Before to her friends that the Mythical
he's still convinced that they're they married, she also showed everyone her Empress really exists through the
alive. When Satata repairs his toy devotion when she decided to jump from the evidence Shulk gathers for her.
during the quest [Being a Good 8th floor of the village into the reservoir at the
Grandfather], the boy takes a liking to him, and bottom. Not even Riki was brave enough to
begins to envy Kiroki for being lucky enough to attempt this jump. Pama
still have a grandfather. Anna tends to string Male Nopon 7 Years
the two of them along, but she doesn't do it Bionis' Leg -> Colony 6
out of malice. He also loves fish. Oleksiy
Male Homs 24 Years A young Nopon living in Colony
Niranira Colony 9 -> Colony 6, Satorl Marsh 6. Despite being able to escape
Male Nopon 12 Years Oleksiy had a younger brother when the Mechon attack, she
Colony 9 who died in battle with the finds herself separated from her
Not only does he have few friends Mechon. He's constantly in parents. This plunges her in the
his age, since there aren't many search of perfection and always depths of despair, stirring up
Nopon in Colony 9, but he's also complains about the blatant lack concern and worries in the adults
hazed by Moritz at school. Luckily, of ambition of the inhabitants around her. She will cheer up when
after the quest [Lonely Niranira] of Colony 9. He then moves to she's given the picture book linked to Arda's
he will take the initiative and write Colony 6, after it's been partially quest.
a letter to Lukas, finding a friend rebuilt, and immediately falls in love with the
in him like none other, and once fighting spirit of its people. He's so motivated Paola
again be happy. With the quest [Pride and that he dedicates himself fully to his new job Female Homs 10 Years
Courage] he'll even be able to win Moritz's Colony 9
as a watchman. He soon meets Zel Argentis
friendship, and those three will forge a genuine at Colony 6 and begins a relationship with her, The daughter of Giorgio. She's
bond. but her father, Don Argentis, forbids it. During very proud of her father, who works
the quest [Stopping the Elopement] the two hard every day. This hot-headed
Nopon Sage lovers try to run away, but they fail, although young girl likes to hang out with
Male Nopon 9999 Years this ends up being enough to gain Zel’s father's Narine because of her cheerful
Makna Forest blessing. attitude. They get along well until
they bicker about the boys they
A legendary being said to be the
like, with Paola vouching for Shulk.
wisest of all Nopon. He can only be
But after the quest [Paola and Narine] she'll
seen by children, and he appears Olga learn the true meaning of friendship through
only if an offering is made when Female Homs 48 Years Shulk and Reyn, and the feelings that bind her
there's a rainbow in the sky. In Bionis' Leg -> Colony 6 to Narine will become even stronger.
[Meeting the Nopon Sage] he has
Olga used to own a pharmacy at
the power to heal Pipiki’s sense of
Colony 6. During the time she spent Pelupelu
taste. During [Legend of the Sage] Male Nopon 19 Years
in the refugee camp, she kept on
it's revealed that the Sage was able to single- Frontier Village
providing care to the sick. When
handedly defeat Unreliable Rezno. In the quest
the Mechon attacked, she saw He keeps watch on the summit of
[Challenge of the Sage] he speaks of Riki as a
Ewan fleeing the battlefield like the waterfall in Frontier Village, but
true hero. He's the only person besides himself
a coward, and she’s denigrated he's not very passionate about his
that he considers a true hero.
him ever since. But after the quests job. If he's not called to order, he’ll
[Spirits Raised] and [Imagination Tempered], stop working right in the middle of
Nopo'rikh and thanks to Ewan's efforts, Pama can smile
Male Nopon 25 Years his patrol. During the quest [Even in
again and Olga lets go of her resentment the Chief's Absence], he accepts
Colony 6
towards Ewan. Once she goes back to Colony a request to help Miko in exchange
He lives with Ma’crish and feels 6, she is helped by Shulk in the quest [Chemist's for a tasty fish. After that, it becomes clear that
like her prisoner. Wanting to better Reopening] to, as the name suggests, reopen he works seriously for hours and hours. Maybe
his lot in life, he tried to escape her business. Her goal is to support the he's always serious? During the quest [A Gift
and win his freedom. If his escape reconstruction efforts and provide care and for Miko] it's implied that he likes Miko.
plan fails, he will quietly stay at medical aid.
his mistress' side, resigned to
grumbling about his grievances
forever. If he manages to flee, he
will realise how safe and peaceful it was to
live at his mistress' side, but eventually find the
strength to live on his own. He's very brave, for
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Female Nopon 23 Years Male Nopon 47 Years Female Nopon 38 Years
Frontier Village Frontier Village -> Colony 6 Frontier Village
She looks strong on the outside A gourmet with very high Rasha is the aunt of Cherri. Their
but, she adores everything sweet standards. He doesn't feel like family history is quite sad because
and shiny. She collects shiny and he's necessary in Frontier Village, they are the only ones left. She
sweet objects to furnish her house. so he sets out for Colony 6 to find understands that her niece
Incidentally, she'll ask to collect his place among the melting pot doesn't really want to open her
even more of them during an of diverse peoples. His life goal is heart to her, so she tries to prepare
eventful quest to decorate her to taste everything that exists, so her some gifts at work, hoping
house. She needs it to be adorable he even forces himself to ingest to catch her attention. She had
and worthy of the prince that, one day, will things he doesn't particularly like in the quests the chance to travel the Bionis with her sister
come and sweep her off her feet. [ A Delectable Delicacy] and [A Tantalizing because she was a merchant, which is why
Treat]. her Nopon dialect isn't very strong.
Peppino
Male Homs 18 Years Popipo Reyn
Colony 9 -> Colony 6 Female Nopon 36 Years Male Homs 18 Years
He has a complex because of Alcamoth -> Frontier Village Colony 9
his name, and spends the night The mother of Baroba and a See page 36.
having fun with disreputable friend of Piko. She fled with her
people. He doubted that he son during the fall of Alcamoth. Riki
would ever fit in Colony 9, but She was greatly affected by the Male Nopon 40 Years
after moving to Colony 6, he gets tragedy that struck her High Entia Frontier Village
to know En Argentis and pulls friends, and she still suffers to this See page 39.
himself together. However, her day because of it.
father Don Argentis would not allow Peppino Satata
to see her. After the quest [Betrothal Test] a Male Nopon Years
Prox Colony 6
series of events will persuade Don Argentis of
Female Machina 2673 Years
the strength of his feelings for his daughter, Hidden Machina Village He's an inventor living in Colony
and he will let the two see each other. 6, where his skills are extremely
Her job is to collect fresh water important: he designed the
Perrine from the fountain. After the shuttles that evacuated Colony
Female Homs 37 Years quest [Mysterious Noises] she can 6, he successfully repaired
Colony 9 -> Colony 6 continue to work without any fear. Nikita's toy during [A Respectable
A scientist from Colony 9. She Grandfather], he even built Juju's
loves to break new ground in her buggy! However, he still doubts his
research, but she struggles to find skills when he thinks about the Mechon attack
an interesting subject. If Mefimefi on Colony 6, and how he couldn’t invent
moves to Colony 6, she will stay at Puko weapons that could stop them. After the
Colony 9 to fulfil the role of healer. Male Nopon 19 Years reconstruction of Colony 6, he comes back
Otherwise, she'll go to Colony Frontier Village and moves in, then devises plan for many
6, where there are few Homs different buildings, like the headquarters, the
In a quest given by Medi, he asks
scientists. Her career will blossom there, but farm, the park, and even the watchtower.
the player at the market in Frontier
her relationship with Jer'ell will give her plenty With the quests [Satata's Younger Brother]
Village to help him recover some
to worry about. and [Rest in Peace] he asks the player to help
medicinal ingredients, which he
him bury his brother next to his wife in her final
was transporting before being
resting place. This takes a weight off his heart.
attacked by monsters. Having
Piko been paid in advance, he brings
Female Nopon 32 Years Scarlen
the doctor some ingredients that Male High Entia 93 Years
Alcamoth -> Frontier Village
look like the ones he lost. By getting back the Alcamoth -> Satorl Marsh
She's close to Popipo and Baroba, ingredients stolen by the monsters and giving
both of whom were refugees them to Medi, he won't suspect Puko of being Because he spends a lot of time
from Alcamoth that went back to a scammer anymore, and his trust will be with Ricoth and Rozeal, he's
Frontier Village. She also listens to restored. considered a womanizer, and his
Popipo’s problems, as her son is reputation suffers for it. But he only
forced to hide in order to survive has this attitude because both
Qofaria
and tries to give her advice. When Rozeal and Ricoth are very dear
Female Machina 3387 Years
the problem is solved, she'll keep Fallen Arm to him and he doesn't want to
on taking care of Baroba and Popipo. destroy their friendship. However,
Kazat's spouse. She broke a he realizes that this can't go on forever, so
brooch he cared for very much, he will try to explain his feelings in the quests
Pipiki which made him angry with her.
Male Nopon 8 Years [How Do They Feel?] and [How Do I Feel?],
But after a quest it will be possible and then in [I Love You No Matter What] or
Frontier Village to repair it, dissolving the tension [Together Forever], he'll finally choose Rozeal
Though naturally joyful, he feels between them. or Ricoth. After Alcamoth is destroyed by the
anxious because of the voices High Entia that transformed into Telethia, he
coming from the underground. He flees to Satorl Marsh.
spends his time jumping up and
down in order to make enough
noise to scare away whatever
Sesame
Male Homs 19 Years
creatures might be hiding under his
Colony 9
feet, but also because he wants to
learn how to fly, so that he can meet his friend Sesame is the de-facto boss of
on the floor below. He's firmly convinced of his gang, which he gathers every
the existence of the Nopon Sage, and it's him night to plot something. While
that will set in motion the quests that will allow pretending to help, but in fact
Shulk to meet the Nopon Sage. The latter will investigating the matter, the quest
help Pipiki tolerate the taste of Bitter Kiwis. [The Plan - Execution] reveals his
true goal: preparing a firework
show to cheer up everyone in the
colony. He explains that "it all had to be tip
top secret", and that's why the adventure was
so chaotic, but ultimately heart-warming.

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Shalen Suzanna Tati

Female High Entia 144 Years Female Homs 40 Years Male Nopon 38 Years
Eryth Sea Colony 9 Frontier Village
Shalen is the guardian of the Kantz’s wife and the mother of This cook oversees the kitchen
lighthouse towering over Eryth Moritz. She's a strong-minded at Frontier village, though at
Sea, including Prison Island. During woman, especially when it comes first, he imagined he would be a
[Trouble at the Lighthouse] the to her son’s education. Through great singer. In the quest [Strange
light doesn't work. so Jarack must the quests [Education-Minded Noises from Below] the low room
come and fix it. When Alcamoth Suzanna] and [Education-Crazy temperature ruins his voice to
is destroyed by the High Entia Suzanna] she tries everything she the point that it's mistaken for a
transformed into Telethia, Shalen can to get Moritz to study instead ghost. As soon as his throat returns
welcomes refugees into the lighthouse, just of playing with his friends all day. Nevertheless, to normal, he decides to break out of his
like Jarack does at the Ether Plant. After that, Moritz puts effort into studying and the results singing routine and goes in search of many
she stays at the lighthouse to welcome any follow, so Suzanna starts to believe in him and things throughout the world, because he
refugee led there by the light. leaves him be. When she's talked to, she tends can get passionate about other things other
to brag about how good her son is, but that's than cuisine. Not even his wife Npa and his
Sharla her motherly heart talking. daughter Kuriku are fans of his repertory.
Female Homs 21 Years
Colony 6 Sylviane Teelan
See page 37. Female Homs 27 Years Male High Entia 42 Years
Colony 9 Alcamoth -> Eryth Sea
Shilx The girlfriend of Leopold and a die- This young High Entia dreams of
Male Machina 4894 Years hard spendthrift. She's secretly in becoming a researcher, and he
Fallen Arm -> Colony 6 league with King Squeeze, which already possesses the motivation
This Machina has a dream: to is why Leopold is so deeply in debt and curiosity necessary to the job,
open a mall in a city full of people. to him. Even if her true nature despite his young age. Naroth
He already owns a shop in the is revealed during [Financial and Ruthan, two esteemed
Hidden Machina Village, but when Planning], Leopold's blind love researchers, appreciate him and
Colony 6 is developed enough, he and affection towards her remains see in him a brilliant scientist. In
opens a bazaar there, handling the same. [Looking for Gold Bugs] he can truly show off his
both deliveries and quests at the talent. He is declared missing after Alcamoth
same time. Werner sees him as a Talia is destroyed by the Telethia and saved during
rival, and they both strive to become the best Female High Entia 118 Years the quest [The Missing Boy]. The following quest
merchant there is. Alcamoth - Satorl Marsh -> Eryth Sea [Secret Research] allows him to get his hands
A young High Entia scientist who on some research documents regarding High
Shulk pursues her research together with Entia transforming into Telethia. He embarks
Male Homs 18 Years Naroth and Ruthan. Determined upon this scientific journey with the hope that,
Colony 9 one day, he can return his fellows to their
and strong-willed, once she sets
See page 33. her mind on something, there's original form.
nothing that can stop her. During
Shura the quest [Talia's Research],
Female Homs 37 Years Shulk has a vision of Talia being Theo
Colony 9 -> Tephra Cave attacked by a monster, while travelling alone Male Homs 36 Years
to Satorl Marsh. Once she’s saved by Shulk Fallen Arm
A strong woman with a curious
and his companions, she will honour the A former member of the Defence
disposition. She earns a lot of
memory of Naroth and Ruthan by continuing Force. He fell during the Battle of
respect, even from Arnaut. When
her research, which will be complete with the Sword Valley and was brought to
the Bionis awakens, she gains
quest [Ancient High Entia Mystery]. Afterwards, the beach at Digit 2. He was a
access to the Bafalgar Tomb
she can continue her studies of folklore. capable fighter, so much that even
and launches an investigation,
Karlos knows his name, despite
although she needs to enlist Shulk's Talonyth them belonging to different units.
help after her companions flee Male High Entia 221 Years
the cave. During the series of quests started by Alcamoth -> Bionis' Leg -> Colony 6
He's grateful to the Machina
[The Book of Bafalgar], she's able to continue that saved him, so he now guards the Digit 2
A gifted High Entia cook. He spends Plains, constantly on the lookout for Mechon
her research and discovers the ancient rivalry his days in dissatisfaction, feeling
between the giants and the white spiders, movements. He was in the same unit as Nick
that his skills are stifled as long as he and even trained with him in the past. Now he
which satisfies her curiosity. Even if she has stays in Alcamoth. When he stays
a strong personality, sometimes she worries wonders if he's safe.
at the refugee camp on Bionis'
about being lonely. Leg, he notices that the people
there enjoy his makeshift cuisine,
Sonia and because of that he swears to Tuzu
Female Homs 29 Years Female Nopon 33 Years
Colony 9 make it only if it would make someone else
Frontier Village
smile. Once he moves to Colony 6, he finds a
The devoted mother of Rocco and rival in Hoko, and he can finally say goodbye Gerugu’s wife. When the deliveries
Liliana. Her husband was killed in to the gloomy days of mundanity. Through an from her husband's business on
battle a year ago, and she's been onslaught of cook-offs, he continues to aim Bionis' Leg become rarer and
raising her children all by herself for perfection. Thanks to the help of Shulk and rarer, Tuzu begins to wonder if
since. Dean has been trying to his companions in the quest [Cook-Off Final something has happened to her
approach her even before she Blow?!], he obtains a new item that allows him husband. The prolonged naps her
got married, but since she's not to improve his craft. daughter takes are also cause for
very lively, she doesn't become concern and, overwhelmed with
aware of his feelings. Additionally, her cooking stress, Tuzu’s health starts to suffer. Luckily, the
is catastrophic: the harder she tries, the worse quest [Dadapon in Trouble] has a monster
her food gets. The only thing she can’t destroy hunt that will result in Gerugu's business
is cabbage rolls. returning to normal. Pachipa’s intervention in
this quest reassures Tuzu of both the safety of
her husband and the maturity of her daughter,
Sorean and she soon starts to feel better.
Male High Entia 320 Years
Alcamoth
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Female High Entia ??? Years Female Machina 3387 Years Female High Entia ??? Years
Alcamoth Machina village Alcamoth
See page 44. A mother who is very concerned The empress of the High Entia
for her son, Orkatix, who is suffering and Kallian’s mother. She loathed
Vanea from a bout of stunted growth. Melia for her half Homs heritage,
Female Machina ??? Years She's so nervous that even her and stifles her ascendance to the
Agniratha friends are worried about her, throne in any way she can, up
See page 49. fearing that she might have to and including an attempt on
a breakdown because of her Melia’s life. This plot fails, however,
concerns. and Yumea is stripped of her title.
Vangarre
Male Homs ??? Years She's a pure-blooded High Entia and knows
Colony 9 Werner more than anyone else about the fate that
Male Homs 32 Years awaits her kind when the Bionis awakens.
The infamous colonel of the Colony 9 -> Colony 6 Therefore, she orders Tyrea, herself of mixed
Colony 9 Defence Force. Because heritage, to put her down if she transforms into
Once the owner of a bazaar in
of his square-shaped moustache, a Telethia.
Colony 9, he decided to shut it
Reyn and Shulk have taken to
down because of the low sales
calling him "Square-tache" behind
his back. He's very harsh with his
and after he divorced from his Yura
wife. Now, he feels unable to go Male High Entia 167 Years
subordinates, and sometimes
back inside the colony, so he sells Alcamoth -> Colony 6
imposes excessive punishments
junk in its outskirts. When the Metal Yura is a High Entia minstrel, a
upon them, like "20000 crunches" or "100 million
Face and the Mechon attacked troubadour. Alcamoth lacks the
push-ups" when they make a mistake or slack
Colony 9, he was at the Mechon scrapyard, spice of life that is needed for his
off. In combat, he proves to be a brave fighter,
meaning that he could escape the attack inspiration, so he suffers an artist’s
even fighting against a foe like Metal Face
unscathed. When he moves to Colony 6, he block. After Alcamoth is destroyed,
without showing a hint of fear. He was believed
becomes a whole new man thanks to the he flees to Valak Mountain, then
to be dead after the Mechon surprise attack
positive attitudes of the locals. With the quests joins moves to Colony 6. He finds
on Colony 9, but in reality, he's alive and
[A Gutsy Trader] and [A Dauntless Trader] he the colony particularly lively and
well, and even participates in the assault on
becomes a famous merchant. Through the colourful, which gives him some culture shock.
Agniratha with the allied armies of Bionis. He
presence of a rival figure, Shilx, he tries to He's helpless under the throes of love and may
can even be seen after the war as he torments
improve the quality of his services as much as end up together with Rosemary.
his assistants during the reconstruction of the
he can.
Colony.
Xekit Yusa
Vidian Female Machina 4816 Years
Male Nopon 83 Years
Female High Entia 144 Years Frontier Village
Fallen Arm
Alcamoth A great doctor and a restless
She's in charge of the scheduled
A very kind and serene young lady scientific mind. Unfortunately, he
inspections of the exhaust system.
who, seemingly out of nowhere, suffers from chronic back pain,
She's devoted to her work, so
becomes cold and distant and along with aches in the knees and
much that, when she saves
acts abrasively with everyone. In other parts of his body because of
Karlos, she catches the ire of
the quest [Vidian Rescue Mission] his old age, preventing him from
Mixik's parents. During the quest
she can find love and hope once moving freely. But with advice
[Scheduled Inspection] her sixth
again, if she's given an object that from Npa and Medi he manages
sense, that earned her a certain
reminds her of the importance of a full recovery. During a quest, he manages to
reputation, doesn't fail her, and allows the
friendship. During the exodus from Alcamoth craft many sets of false teeth, so that he can
player to complete the quest without being
it's discovered that some of the victims of the treat the scores of Nopon in need of them.
attacked by the Mechon. Later, she manages
attack were two friends of Vidian. She will help
to trick Miqol into reducing the inspection
them by freeing their souls with her prayers.
frequency to once every 100 years, so that Zain
Male High Entia 142 Years
she can keep working.
Vol'aren Alcamoth -> Valak Mountain
Male High Entia 208 Years Xord This High Entia explorer teams up
Alcamoth Male Homs ??? Years with Kurralth and outclasses him
The young father of Cian and Colony 9 in experience and knowledge. He
Atael. Death parted him from his Known in Colony 9 as "Xord the blacksmith", can finally go on an adventure
wife, so his only link to her in this Xord was a skilled mechanic as well as the after the quests [Preparing
world is his children, who he raises father of Désirée. He was killed a year ago for Adventure], [Preparing for
with great care. They stress him out during a Mechon attack. They recovered his Adventure - 2] and [Preparing
every time they sneak away to go body and it seems that his brain, as well as a for Adventure - 3], but Kurralth's
on an adventure. Unfortunately, part of his internal organs, were implanted into foolhardiness in the quest [Adventurers in Peril]
this torments him enough that he the Mysterious Face. He kidnaps Juju to lure causes them to be separated. Shulk and his
must ask Shulk for help in the quests [Looking for Shulk and his companions to the depths of the companions will save him, but this event marks
a Lost Son] and [Looking for a Lost Daughter]. mine, where he is defeated, and ultimately the end of the adventuring duo. After Alcamoth
explodes. is destroyed by the Telethia, he seeks refuge
Voltak at Valak Mountain, just like Kurralth. He wants
Male Machina 2832 Years to keep his acquaintances in high spirits, like
Fallen Arm Miriall and Yura, so he constantly encourages
Linada’s assistant, who can be those around him to boost morale. During
found on the top floor of the the quest [The Missing Partner] he faces the
Junks. He's always worried about situation by taking a risk, but thanks to Shulk
the well-being of his teammates. and his party he will come back unscathed.
He thinks Rizaka is much like him His deep knowledge of giants will also help in
in that she restores things, like he the quests [The Final Giants' Ruins] and [The
does, despite their differing lots in Giants' Treasures].
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Zanza Zazadan Zukazu

God God of Bionis ??? Years Male Nopon 28 Years Male Nopon 26 Years
Bionis Satorl Marsh Colony 9 -> Bionis' Leg
He's both the God of Bionis, He lies wounded in a hidden Even though he's officially
and Bionis himself. Zanza had to Nopon camp in Satorl Marsh. Jiroque's older brother, he is
create organic life forms, while [Preventing Starvation] is the first of adopted, and because of that
Meyneth's task was to create non- a series of quests, in which he asks his grandmother Marcia doesn't
organic life, but he didn't want to for food, protection and several like him very much. So, he trains
recognise any divinity other than other things. The quest [Gather hard with the hope that, one day,
himself, so he took possession of Information] reveals his secret: he may leave the colony and go
the body of a giant, Arglas, to he plots to use red pollen orbs on an adventure, but his brother
launch an attack on Mechonis. When the two for his own ill-gotten gain. Worried about the is worried about him, so he tries to stop him.
titans could not fight any longer, Zanza was eventual consequences of the role he played This results in a fight between the two, and
sealed away on Prison Island by the ancient in the illegal trade, he disappears once his Marcia becomes even more hostile towards
High Entia, trapped in the body of Arglas. secret has been revealed. Zukazu. With the quest [Thawing Relations] the
The High Entia also hid the Monado, which misunderstandings between the two brothers
possessed Zanza's soul, inside Ose Tower. But Zel Argentis disappear, and Zukazu is finally treated like
Zanza took advantage of the Homs group Female High Entia 106 Years a true nephew by Marcia, just like Jiroque.
that was searching for the Monado, and hid Alcamoth -> Satorl Marsh -> Colony 6 Moreover, if Zukazu wins in the quest [A Big
in the body of Shulk, using him as a vessel The eldest daughter of Don Brother's Fight], he decides to leave; if he
while awaiting his resurrection. When he Argentis. Zel is obedient and well- loses, he will stay.
reawakened, he struck down Meyneth, and mannered, but also ignorant of
seized her Monado, then destroyed Mechonis. the outside world, which makes it
Shulk and his companions opposed his plans, hard for her to get along with her
and finally defeated him. younger sister En. After moving to
Colony 6, she meets Oleksiy and
Zarkort falls in love with him. At that point,
Male Machina 2963 Years
she decides she wants to know more about
Fallen Arm
the world, but Don Argentis won't allow this
Zarkort is an acrophobic Machina ‘unnatural’ union with a Homs, but the quest
who’s in a long-distance [Stopping the Elopement (Zel Argentis)] will
relationship with his girlfriend let Zel prove how much she loves Oleksiy. Her
Bozatrox. She lives in Mechonis father understands their feelings and gives
Field, a place that he dares not them their blessing. Zel starts a family with
tread because of his fear of Oleksiy and, by discovering real freedom, she
heights. Though he worries that reconciles with her sister.
his partner might have forgotten
him after so long, he manages to send her a
present during the quests [To My Loved One...]
and [For My Loved One...]. When these quests
are completed, she manages to escape the
Mechonis and re-joins Zarkort, and the two
will live happily together. If Zarkort does not
send his gift to Bozatrox then she will die when
Mechonis reawakens, and he will forever
regret that he could not save her.

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Ether

WORLD GUIDANCE
As this world was born, so too were two divine titans.
An element left over from the creation of the
world. It acts as the Bionis’ blood, and is the
building block of all life in this world. Ether
is used as energy in devices such as lamps,
mobile artillery, ether rifles, and many, many
​​
Thousands of days and nights passed atop their corpses. more. The Homs, High Entia, and Nopon all
​​Countless creatures were born and evolved. need ether to be present in order to survive,
suffering from ether deficiency in environments
​​Through this book, finally, all these things will be documented. where the substance is lacking. The Mechon,
As a bonus, the names and descriptions of locations given here can help you discover on the other hand, have been extracting
ether from the Bionis and altering its properties,
landmarks in-game. (P = Landmark, S = Secret Area, L = Location)
transforming the energy that gave life to every
being on the titan into a potent corrosive
Apocrypha (Located Behind the Monado) Valak Mountain agent. The Faced Mechon’s spears and Metal
Face’s claws drip with the substance.
​​
This is a device developed by Egil to contain ​​A bitterly cold tundra running the length of
the energy of the Monado. It releases ether the Bionis’ right arm. The slopes of this snow-
waves that oppose those emitted by the covered mountain range are near impassable Ether Capsules
Monado and entrap its powers. without the presence of a guide. When night
falls, light escapes the ice crystals and bathes Devices that stockpile ether. As there are no
their surroundings in its glow. As Bionis stopped deposits of natural ether on Mechonis, these
Mechonis’ sword with its right arm, it is possible capsules enable the extraction of ether
to traverse a passage to Sword Valley that crystals.
extends from the wrist to the thumb. The
lower portions of Valak Mountain are home
to Ose Tower, where the High Entia sealed the
Monado away.

Location Names EXP AP SP

P Zokhed Pass 1210 246 96
Armus P Mechonis Wound 1270 246 96
P Hollow Bone 1306 246 96
An example of Bionis wildlife. As these are
peaceful and docile creatures, the Nopon P Nopon Camp 1331 246 96
have domesticated armus to transport P Harict Chapel 1391 246 96
luggage. Moreover, the milk produced by P Lava Cave 1403 246 96 Ether Deposits
armus, though slightly sour, is an utter delight.
P La Luz Church 1415 246 96 Raw ether crystals gather in these places
This milk doesn’t stay fresh for long though, so
one must drink it as soon as possible for it to P Nofol Tower 1427 246 96 across the Bionis. They siphon the ether that
taste its best. It is said that their milk only stays P Bionis' Wrist 1452 246 96 flows in the earth and coagulate it into a solid
at its best for 36 minutes and 9 seconds. state. Many of these deposits can be seen
S Befalgar Pedestal 8840 656 256
in nature, like on rock walls, or near a water
S Three Sage Summit 12370 656 256 source, but never inside cities. Ether crystals
L Nagul Waterfall 400 82 32 can be easily extracted from them.
L Serik Waterfall 408 82 32
L Apis Lair 412 82 32
L Kana Peak 416 82 32
L Agul Mountain Range 420 82 32
L Bagnar Snowfield 412 82 32
L Bionis' Right Elbow 424 82 32
L Url Crevasse 428 82 32
L Jakt Geyser 432 82 32
Eques Skyray
L Sealed Tower 448 82 32
A prehistoric creature that was contained on L Ignia Hill 452 82 32 Ether Cylinders
Prison Island. It is among the oldest species on L Great Glacier 456 82 32
Bionis. They were formerly only seen as fossils ​​
Ether compiled into tube-shaped containers
discovered around Alcamoth, but when Metal L Chilkin Lair 416 82 32 for convenient storage. Ether cylinders see use
Face and the Faced Mechon led the attack L Antol Den 436 82 32 in many different fields as an energy source
on Prison Island, an army of Skyrays emerged for Homs, powering weaponry, artillery, or
L Valak Peak 436 82 32
and attacked them. During the battle of even their buggies. Being used mostly by the
Eryth Sea, when Shulk and his companions Defence Force, a great quantity of ether
examined a Skyray’s corpse, Dunban surmised Transport Container cylinders can be found attached to the walls
that the creature was acting on instinct. of the hangar near Colony 9. However, many
Containers used to transport ether cylinders. speculate that the cylinders weren’t made
Shulk and Reyn received them from Fiora by Homs, but by High Entia in ancient times.
when they were going to look for some ether Despite this not being their original purpose,
cylinders at the Cylinder Hangar. the Homs designed their weapons to be fully
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The matter that makes up the body of these ​​The High Entia Emperor’s Homs concubine. ​​The Faced Mechon that Egil uses. It was
organisms is only found in locations with Due to relations with Homs being considered originally called Yaldabaoth, the most powerful
exceptionally high ether content. A great taboo, and the presence of a High Entia First Mechon of all. It runs on Homs organs like the
number of them can be seen in Makna Forest, Consort, this Homs is given the title of ‘Second other Faced Mechon, but unlike them, it can
Eryth sea, and in the Bionis’ Interior. It is difficult Consort’ and given no right to appear in house a Machina pilot. Following the battle
to deal damage to them with physical attacks public. Melia’s mother was a Second Consort. with Shulk and his companions in Agniratha,
or melee weaponry. Adventurers have learned She lived a solitary existence in a villa at the the Faced Mechon equipped itself with
to avoid the floating nebulae, as they are Imperial Palace. supplementary pieces and grew to twice its
made up entirely of atmospheric ether and size. It was defeated at last in this form. Shulk,
are liable to erupt in an extremely dangerous Eryth Sea having stopped himself from taking Egil’s life,
explosion. gave him the offer of peaceful co-existence,
A vast sea stretching across the Bionis’ upper but was fatally wounded by Dickson. It is at
stratum, on the back of Bionis’ head. The this time that Zanza returned, destroying both
High Entia spread their technology all over its Egil and Yaldabaoth with one sword swing.
surface. The rocky reefs that litter its expanses
are equipped with transfer devices that allow Ose Tower
quick travel, though a stretch of swimming
is necessary to reach some of the faraway, This tower was built in Valak Mountain by the
unexplored islands. Around the centre of ancient High Entia to house and protect the
the sea stands the Syrath lighthouse, which Monado. The High Entia hold a ceremony in
is tasked with using its four lights to deter the prediction chamber. 14 years ago, a Homs
monsters and protect the capital. The North- research team found the Monado, which
West regions are also home to an ether plant was later brought to Colony 9. Ose tower is
that collects the ether in the air and turns it even bigger than the giant tree that became
into energy. The entirety of this energy harvest Frontier Village.
is used by the Imperial Capital.
Ether Planters
Location Names EXP AP SP
​​
These devices were put into service in order
to stockpile and manage ether. They were
P Latael Shore 580 180 66
constructed around Colony 6’s surroundings
P Centre Gate 597 180 66
and encircle the area. While these planters
P High Entia Tomb 609 180 66
draw in nearby ether, they are frequently P Syrath Light- 626 180 66
targeted by monsters, further delaying the house
reconstruction of Colony 6. Shulk and his friends P Central Seal Is- 870 210 84
must destroy these monsters to continue their land
progress. P Soltnar Seal Is- 887 210 84 Fallen Arm
land
P Khatorl Seal Is- 887 210 84 ​​The left arm of the Mechonis, sliced from its
land socket by the Bionis when they fought many
P Ether Plant 913 210 84 years ago. The arm rests prone, palm open
S Faras Cave 6090 560 224 and reaching for the heavens. The Hidden
L Hovering Reef 1 190 60 22 Machina Village can be found in its centre.
L Hovering Reef 2 199 60 22
L Hovering Reef 3 205 60 22 Location Names EXP AP SP
L Hovering Reef 4 209 60 22 P Wreckage 2650 324 114
L Hovering Reef 5 212 60 22 Beach
L Hovering Reef 6 216 60 22 P Ulna Passage 2676 324 114
Ether Rifles L Hovering Reef 7 290 70 28 P Radiocarpea 2703 324 114
Set
​​ up with condensed ether cartridges, these L Hovering Reef 8 295 70 28 P Inlet Beach 2729 324 114
rifles shoot ether bullets. They see much use L Hovering Reef 9 301 70 28 P Junks 2756 324 114
in fighting Mechon and ferocious monsters, L Hovering Reef 10 307 70 28 P Giant Mechon 2782 324 114
though they can also heal allies. To this end, L Showdown Cliff 199 60 22 Debris
the ether bullet must not be aimed at the L Anu Shore 313 70 28 P Black Wreckage 2862 324 114
wounded ally, but towards the sky, so that the L Secluded Island 327 70 28 P Connecting 2809 324 114
ether particles are pulverized and fall down L Ether Crystal De- 218 60 22 Bridge
like rain to heal the target. posit P Digit 2 Plain 2835 324 114
L Sleeping Dragon 319 70 28 P Rotating Bulk- 2862 324 114
Isle head
L Hode Refuge 324 70 28 S Distant Fingertip 22930 864 304
L Bionis' Occipital 435 70 28 L Silver Wreckage 880 108 38
L Kromar Coast 348 70 28 L Zakt Spring 888 108 38
L Jifum Beach 888 108 38
Valley of The Emperors L Transformer 897 108 38
Ether Lamps An abyss that can be found in the second Area
basement of the High Entia Tomb. A floating L Power Pipe Ruins 906 108 38
Items
​​ that illuminate areas using ether energy. blue sphere watches the area, ready to L 5th Pulse Zone 906 108 38
At Tephra Cave, Colony 6’s trader caravan summon the guardian of the tomb in case of L Hidden Machina 915 108 38
tasked themselves with installing numerous external intrusion. It also forces out those who Village
lamps in order to make the path between try to enter the treasury. If a person were to L Radiocarpea 906 108 38
Colonies 6 and 9 safer for travel. They can also fall into the abyss, there would be no way to Coast
be used decoratively. return. L Digit 1 915 108 38
L Digit 1 Crevasse 924 108 38
L Digit 5 Beach 932 108 38
L Ether Exhaust 941 108 38
System
L Digit 5 915 108 38
L Digit 4 915 108 38
L Digit 3 915 108 38
L Digit 2 915 108 38
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Xord; the Mysterious Face Memory Space

This Faced Mechon kidnapped Juju on ​​The site of the final battle, reached after
the Bionis’ leg. He was formerly a talented chasing Zanza at Prison Island, heavily
mechanic named Xord who lived in Colony resembles the vacuum of space. It is in fact a
9. Only brainstems and a selection of organs remnant of Zanza’s memories. When the party
were transplanted into the first Faced Mechon finally arrives here, their memories of Xord,
models, meaning that most memories from his Gadolt, Mumkhar, and even the defeated
Homs life faded, and he could only operate for Telethia rematerialise to fight them, but it is
a limited time. Deep within the Ether Mine, this too late for them to be any threat to Shulk
barbed-tongued Mechon gleefully compared and his companions again. Though she had
Shulk and his companions to a main course with no concept of what space was, Fiora was
Juju as a dessert. Though he fought ferociously Location Names EXP AP SP surprised to find that she could set foot in the
with his hammer, one of the few relics from his P High Entia Transporter 1010 228 90 void.
blacksmithing days, Shulk defeated him with P Prison Gate 1030 228 90 Location Names EXP AP SP
the Monado. The Mysterious Face template P Prison Terrace 1060 228 90
was later used to create the Mass-Produced P Saturn 24530 516 156
Faces. When the Bionis awakened and the L Central Hall 340 76 30 P Jupiter 24530 516 156
Telethia descended upon the Homs, Xord L Great Canyon 357 76 30 P Mars 24530 516 156
intervened and saved Juju and Otharon. P Bridge of Grief 16850 486 150 P Moon 24530 516 156
P Prison Gate 17018 486 150 P Sentient Genesis 25756 516 156
P Empty Throne 17187 486 150
Galahad Fortress
P Gondorl Cathedral 17355 486 150 Mechonis
This area was established a year ago on the P Prison Terrace 17524 486 150
When the world was created and the Bionis
hilt of the Mechonis’ sword, acting as a front- L Damaged Transporter 5620 162 50 came to be, this titan appeared as well.
line base for the assault on Bionis. Its Mechon
L Central Hall 5676 162 50 Meyneth, the soul of the Mechonis, created
resupply rooms and Face Maintenance Bay
L First Sanctum 6463 162 50 the Machina, but fell into a deep slumber
also see much use here.
after the battle against Bionis. With the help
L Second Sanctum 6463 162 50 of Vanea, she was finally reawakened in the
L Banquet Hall 5732 162 50 body of Fiora and fought to prevent a second
Location Names EXP AP SP
L Kitchen 5732 162 50 battle between the two titans. However, she
P Ether Influx Conduit 2070 306 108
couldn’t stop Egil from enacting his vengeance
P Main Control Room 2111 306 108 L Battle Arena 5844 162 50
upon the Bionis before he made the Mechonis
P Ether Blast Furnace 2152 306 108 L Behemoth Nest 5901 162 50 move by the force of his will. Mechonis was
P Preparation Bay 2214 306 108 L Arena 5788 162 50 all but destroyed when the resurrected Zanza
L Great Canyon 6013 162 50 awakened the Bionis and attacked the metal
P Fortress Depths 2277 306 108 titan.
L Main Maintenance Bay 690 102 36 L Gravina Bridge 6069 162 50

L 1st Fuel Supply Room 703 102 36 L Corridor of Silence 6125 162 50

L 2nd Fuel Supply Room 703 102 36 L Travalga Bridge 6182 162 50

L 3rd Fuel Supply Room 703 102 36 L Basverg Belfry 6238 162 50

L 1st Turbine Room 710 102 36

L 2nd Turbine Room 710 102 36
Chinese Characters
L Blast Furnace Conduit 717 102 36
L Ether Input Stream 724 102 36 ​​
The motifs that appear when Shulk wields the
L Piston Control Room 717 102 36 Monado resemble Chinese characters. Reyn,
in his confusion, asked himself if these could Mechonis (world)
L Face Maintenance Bay 731 102 36 be ‘symbols’. An understandable reaction,
given that Chinese characters do not exist The world where the Machina live, forged
in this world. Shulk found in his research that within the Mechonis’ body. The technology
these characters seemed to change the that allowed the Machina to exist was used
Monado’s capabilities, and appeared on by them to construct gigantic structures and
God different layers of the central glass when new complex mechanisms. Countless Machina
powers were unlocked. The character that were killed when they could not escape the
The
​​ Creator from whom all life is born. To Shulk,
appears on the first layer reads “machine”, Mechonis before its defeat and ultimate
his fellows, and the creatures of the Bionis, this
allowing the Monado to rend Mechon armour. destruction.
would be Zanza, for Egil and the Machina, it is
When the “person” symbol appears, the sword
Meyneth, and this remains true for every living Mechonis' Inhabitants
prevents itself from cutting people. This effect
being that populates the world. Although to
was later mitigated by Zanza when the need
Alvis, “Even gods are merely beings restricted See “Machina” on page 90.
arose. The other characters that appear are
by the limited power provided by Providence.
intrinsically linked to the powers unleashed by
That power, although great, is not unlimited.” Mechonis Core
the Monado, these being: “to slash”, “shield”,
“swiftly”, “destruction”, “to eat”, “armour’ and
​​
The pivotal area that controls the Mechonis’
Prison Island “roar.” According to Tetsuya Takahashi, these
movements. When within the core, one can
symbols are vestiges of Earthly civilization,
use the Mechonis’ eyes and see what they see
Immense reef floating above Eryth Sea. Zanza, and it is possible that researchers catalogued
projected upon a 360° screen. This is where
wounded in his fight against the ancient High elements of Asian cultures and people.
Shulk combats Yaldabaoth, and Fiora faces
Entia and the Mechonis, was confined in this Zanza.
gigantic island. One must acquire official
sanction from the Imperial Capital to enter it. Location Names EXP AP SP
Even then, to open the imposing entry door, L Mechonis Core 3830 150 46
an heir to the Empire must be present. To
accomplish this, Sorean broke the seal and
*Translator’s note – Mechonis Core is referred to as the
opened the door by pronouncing these words: Monado in this document.
“Iruna Mer Lukan Tak’sis/Duku Aruke Mese
Dakhini/Ehato!” He would tragically meet his
end at the claws of Metal Face not long after.
When the Bionis reawakened, Prison Island fell Faces
from Eryth Sea and sank into the titan’s head.
See “Faced Mechon” on page 89.
This is where the battle between Shulk and
Dickson takes place.

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Key Items

Items that are one of a kind. There are a variety of things, from translated texts to machine parts.

List of Key Items

Key Items Descriptions Key Items Descriptions

Ether Cylinder A cylinder found in the ruins. It's of standard gauge. Shilx's Delivery A hard wooden box.
Queen's Gut Fluid Digestive juice from a queen spider. Acidic enough to dissolve a web. Shilx's Delivery A package soft to the touch.
Blue Radiant Used in Coming-of-Age Ceremonies. It is blue with a faint glow. Nasty Weed A poisonous weed which oozes a foul smelling sap.
Rainbow Radiant Used in Coming-of-Age Ceremonies. Rainbow-coloured with a faint glow. Beautiful Portrait A portrait so divine whoever gazes upon it falls instantly in love with it.
Dull Radiant Used in Coming-of-Age Ceremonies. It is dull with a faint glow. Repulsive Portrait A portrait so hideous whoever gazes upon it is inconsolably horrified.
White Radiant Used in Coming-of-Age Ceremonies. It is white with a faint glow. Dynamite An explosive used in mining.
Swamp Item 5 Mushroom Cap A cap cherished by Satata's younger brother.
Can you see it? There's something in the swamp!
(Temporary) Nopon Potion A medicine that cures any illness or injury.
Water Ether Crystals Water ether crystals more powerful than ordinary crystals. Red Pollen Orb You can really feel the energy.
Magma Rock Heat-emitting rock that can be used to melt thick ice. Handle with care. Highmore Caviar A rare taste to make you jump.
Fortress Pass Key Mechon security key necessary for entry to the fortress interior. Rear Door Key The key to the back door of Exile Fortress.
Clean Water Cool and delicious spring water collected for Fiora. Giants' Key The key to the door behind the throne in Exile Fortress.
Piezoelectric Unit Part used in Mechon maintenance that can also be used in Machina. Daring of the Giants One of the three great hidden treasures of the Giants.
Bulkhead Key This was received from Linada and opens the path to Mechonis. Fresh Algora Sap Sweet and delicious when fresh.
Electrical Fuse Time bomb component. Used to light the explosive. Yellow Pollen Material for making pollen orbs.
Ether Explosive Time bomb component. Explodes when ignited. Kilaki's Note Kilaki's note about how to breach the fence around a monster's abode.
Timer Time bomb component. Used to set the detonation time. Filtered Water Water that rinses everything away.
Dragon's Eye Precious item taken from a dragon. The rare mark of a dragon-slayer. Proof of Courage Proof that one has showed courage to the Nopon Sage.
Time Bomb Made out of Mechon components. Can be used to destroy walls. Monster Egg A giant egg that looks like it's about to hatch.
High Entia Emblem The mark of High Entia royalty. The key to the royal family's legacy. Ancient Document Written by an ancient hand. Impossible to read.
Safety Device Key For use in times of emergency. Can also wreck engine turbines. Algora Sap A highly sticky resin that's shiny and gloopy.
Kitchen Door Key The key for the kitchen door. Sage's Food A treat loved by Nopon children.
Ultra Small Reactor Compact fusion reactor developed for ether mining on Colony 6. Special Mixer This was made by Shulk.
Mobile Furnace Developed by the Gem Man. Allows gems to be crafted anywhere. Sacred Flower This flower is used in a traditional spell in Frontier Village.
Orthlus' Liver Even if you feed on it for 3 days you will still not be able to finish it. High Entia Medicine Medicine made in Alcamoth.
Empress' Ornament Proof of the existence of a legendary monster. Enlarging Seaweed This edible seaweed makes you grow bigger.
Transmission Bypass Part needed to build a machine that activates biological tissue. Cloth Shred The remnant of some Nopon clothing.
Exhaust Pump Part needed to build a machine that activates biological tissue. Dedeba's Evidence Secret financial records. Packed with evidence.
Mini Reactor Part needed to build a machine that activates biological tissue. Zazadan's Memo It seems to mention a time and place but it's hard to decipher.
Marcia's Biscuits Crunchy handmade biscuits. Compost A liquid with an intense smell.
Niranira's Letter Niranira put a lot of effort into writing this letter. Flower Bracelet A bracelet with a yellow floral design.
Désirée's Watch A watch Désirée broke. Deinos Hook A hook that allows you to catch a Deinos.
Désirée's Watch A watch Désirée had broken. It has since been fixed by Shulk. Shiny Ball A mysterious ball that is golden in colour though not made of metal.
Tephra Drop A mysterious item that will cause love to blossom. Lubricant Oil Allows you to move even the heaviest object.
Top-Secret Orders Contains written orders for Sylviane. Research Data Data for altering Red Pollen Orbs.
Sealed Package Has 'DO NOT OPEN' written on it. Chalk Container A container for thermal cream.
Fragile Package Says 'do not open' and 'handle with care'. Kasharpa Water Water from Kasharpa Waterfall. It never freezes.
Old Ring Fairly bedraggled at this point. Statue Water Water from the Sororal Statues. It never freezes.
Marcia's Biscuits Stale handmade biscuits. Makna Water Water from Great Makna Falls. It never freezes.
Broken Pendant A reminder of Rocco's father. It's broken. Affection Seal Half Each friend carries one piece. The mark of friendship.
Fixed Pendant Engraved with the words 'To Sonia'. Attachment Part Component for strengthening a telescope.
Message in a Bottle Contains a memo or something. Armour Shard Piece from Imperial Guard armour.
Ether Cylinder Entrusted by Kenny Rohan. It affects the lives of all residents. Family Picture A picture of a happy family. The last photograph they ever took together.
Letter for Emmy A message for Emmy Leater. Telethia Research Research materials related to the Telethia.
Wedding Ring This ring is a token of eternal love. Arielle's Ring A ring that Arielle always kept in her possession.
Blue Glass Bead A little blue object, clear like the sky. Affection Seal Half It was once a token of friendship. Now it's a valued memento.
Key Displays intricate workmanship. Secret Club Card Proof of membership to a secret club in Alcamoth.
Spanner Worn from years of use. Pure Ice Flower An ice flower that is transparent like glass.
Tatty Armour It's covered in cobwebs. Morning Dew Ice Ice stones that only form from morning dew.
Twisted Gun The barrel is bent, so it can't be used. External Sensor Monitors external movement and issues danger alerts.
Nicked Knife Doesn't look like it could cut much. It's still covered in blood though. Memory 925 Piece A memory from an age of peace.
Lost Pendant This necklace is covered in dirt and dust. Memory 903 A timeless memory of the past. Truly precious.
Starlight Book A book of Giant legends. Oath Sword Sword over which friends made a vow to protect someone important.
White Spider Heart There's blood trickling off it. Strong Lubricant Oil Lubricating oil to improve Machina functionality.
Inscription Rubbing Contains a memo copied from somewhere else. Circulatory Fluid Artificial blood that flows through Machina bodies.
Sacrificial Tablet Engraved with the name of a sacrificial victim. Pure Water Water without any impurities.
Moonlight Book A book of Giant legends. Weapon Material Material for Fiora's latest weapon.
Trader's Spare Key The key to the storehouse on the far side of Vilia Lake. Mother's Necklace A necklace treasured by someone's mother.
Emergency Rations Provisions put aside by Dulland. Silver Ring A boy bought this as a present for his girlfriend.
Fixed Toy Toy fixed by Satata. Merchant's Gift A memento given by a wandering merchant.
Items from Ewan A letter of apology and paints for use in the book. Health Amulet A Nopon charm that brings good health.
Medicinal Herb This can be used to make an all-purpose medicine. Divine Rock Keystone used when blessing a new building.
Lake Drop A mysterious liquid which is used in paint. Music Box A gift that conveys Nic's feelings.
Picture Book A present for Pama who is down in the dumps. Boxed Meal Contains a healthy balance of nutritious food.
Bird Necklace A guy gave it to his girlfriend before he died. Deepwater Fish Tasty red fish that's nicely oily. Melts in the mouth.
Torn Paper The future dreams of a group of friends are written here. Tear of the Sky A rare gemstone that forms in places with a strong sea breeze.
Clothes A small collection of clothing. Mechonis Key For the Ether Exhaust System and Power Pipe Ruins on the Fallen Arm.
Large Spider Shell A fragment of the Mythical Empress. Ancient Lily A single flower that has been in bloom since antiquity.
Giants' Mirror A giant mirror made of clay. Emergency Rations Provisions that may only be used in extreme circumstances.
Tokilos' Egg A giant egg. Newly laid. Carbo Shield Fine shield of great strength. Hand-made in Colony 6.
Pandora Mushroom A mysterious mushroom that gives off a weird smell. Nopon Claymore A sword that is just the right size for a Homs.
Ether Wisdom A flower that blooms in high places. Cloister Key The key to the Central Tower observation terrace.
Nopon Coin Proof that the owner is a Nopon Merchant. Truth of the Giants One of the three great hidden treasures of the Giants.
Daza's Letter It's tightly sealed and can't be read. Heart of the Giants One of the three great hidden treasures of the Giants.
Gerugu's Letter It's tightly sealed and can't be read. Mist Radiant A luminescence containing mist and ether.
Top-Secret Data A document from the Nopon traders. It's completely illegible. Ocean Radiant A luminescence containing surface seawater and ether.
Sky Frying Pan A very large non-stick pan. Imperial Radiant A luminescence containing soul-remnants and ether.
Nature's Stove So powerful it could burn up. Snow Radiant A luminescence containing snow, ice and ether.
Smelly Perfume Smelly enough to knock you out. Red Pollen Orb Zukazu's favourite food.
Pure Perfume It has a natural and sophisticated smell. Grave Bouquet A bunch of flowers for the grave of Earnest's friend.
Statue Fragment A piece from a Soltnar statue. A very advantageous item. Friendship Tokens Proof of friendship between boys in Colony 9.
Bitter Pojics Reformulated so that people don't drink too much of it. Miriall's Telescope A telescope made for Elior by Miriall.
Pojics A medicinal drink that tastes way too good. Stronger Telescope A telescope enhanced for a clearer view.
Swan Pendant A legendary gift given by the High Entia. Scarlen's Letter A letter explaining Scarlen's feelings.
Mysterious Droplet A mysterious water that boosts your effectiveness. Fallen Object Fragment that fell from the upper part of Bionis.
Poetry Anthology A bribe from Gowago to Yura. Kaleka's Repair Kit Use this wonderful item to repair Ether Furnace Controls in a jiffy.
Machina Energy The Machina drink this to fix faults. However, this one is very old. Secret Nopon Elixir Healthy tonic made with ingredients from Makna Forest.
Tobogan Wing Legendary wing from Machina lore. Top-Secret Data Contains evidence that Dedeba used a Red Pollen Orb for evil purposes.

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Mechonis Field Bionis Operation Bionis Invasion

This
​​ area is where all the motors used to move This
​​ titan emerged alongside the Mechonis at The plan
​​ the Mechon prepared to invade the
Mechonis are found. Its outer shell still bears a the dawn of time. Bionis gave life to the many Bionis and avenge their many brethren who
great wound from the titans’ battle. This place creatures that grew and prospered upon it. fell during the battle of the titans. Egil was the
is also home to the secret Machina Refuge. Even though it and the Mechonis had always head of this operation.
existed together, Zanza, the soul of the Bionis,
refused to permit Mechonis’ existence. By
possessing the Giant named Arglas, he began Bionis Allied Force
Location Names EXP AP SP his war with Mechonis. Like the Mechonis, Bionis
P Left Leg Cooling Outlet 3410 348 120 sank into a deep slumber. Thanks to Zanza’s An alliance that was formed of Homs, High Entia
resurrection, Bionis began to reawaken and at and Nopon as a coalition of Bionis’ peoples to
P GF Main Power Switch 3444 348 120
long last fulfiled Zanza’s desire to destroy the stand against Mechonis. Despite their highly
P 1F Main Power Switch 3478 348 120 Mechonis. Zanza fully intends to destroy this advanced military technology, the High Entia
P 3F Main Power Switch 3512 348 120 world in order to create a new one. decided not to aid the other peoples of their
P Lower Bulkhead Bridge 3546 348 120 world and observed the conflict from afar, as
they had done in the previous war. However,
P Upper Bulkhead Bridge 3546 348 120
upon seeing how Shulk and his companions
P 4F Main Power Switch 3580 348 120 had created strong connections with people
P 1st Zebrai Bulkhead 3614 348 120 of all races, Kallian fully realized the crisis his
P 2nd Gamalt Bulkhead 3614 348 120 people were in and offered to help the Homs
and Nopon at the Imperial Capital. Otharon,
S Great Battle Scar 23900 928 320 then acting as a Homs representative, was
S Machina Refuge 25090 928 320 struck by the sudden change of heart from
L 1st Lift - B1F 1140 116 40 the High Entia and agreed to prepare a full-
scale invasion of the Mechonis capital. Thus,
L 1st Lift - GF 1140 116 40
the Allied Force was born.
L 2nd Lift - GF 1140 116 40
L 2nd Lift - 1F 1162 116 40 Bionis' Leg
The Bionite Order
L 2F Observation Post 1185 116 40
A vast plain stretching from the Bionis’ Knee to
L 3rd Lift - 2F 1185 116 40 its thigh, connecting Colonies 6 and 9. Nature ​​This group of assassins worked beneath the
L 3rd Lift Engine Room 1185 116 40 grows in abundance here, alongside monsters notice of the imperial family, revering the Bionis
of all shapes and sizes. with cult-like devotion. They considered mixing
L 3rd Lift - 3F 1208 116 40
with Homs to be heresy, believing fully in the
L Bulkhead Controls 1208 116 40 dogma of the High Entia’s genetic supremacy.
Location Names EXP AP SP This group had been secretly pulling the strings
L Ether Gear Store 1208 116 40
P Ragrinar Canyon Path 90 66 24 of the Empire since the days of yore. Their
L Patella Exhaust 1231 116 40
P Jabos Rock Rest Area 91 66 24 ideology quickly spread among the people, up
L Power Supply Area 1 1254 116 40 until the point that the group was dismantled
P Kamos Guidepost 92 66 24
L Power Supply Area 2 1254 116 40 by Emperor Lumian, thus exposing them to the
P Refugee Camp 95 66 24 world. However, this did not stop them from
L High-Velocity Lift 1254 116 40
P Raguel Bridge - South 99 66 24 continuing their clandestine activities. Empress
L Spent Fuel Tank 1368 116 40
P Raguel Bridge - North 99 66 24 Yumea was amongst the Bionite Order’s
faithful.
P Spiral Valley 100 66 24
P Zax Guidepost 103 66 24
Mechon P Bask Cave Passage 103 66 24 Giants
S Observation Platform 600 176 64
Mechanical life forms built on Mechonis. The ​​The oldest race on Bionis, matched only by
S Believer's Paradise 780 176 64
armour that covers them can easily deflect the High Entia. Unlike the High Entia though,
most attacks from any weapon other than L Gaur Plain 30 22 8 the Giants have been extinct for many years.
the Monado. Their hordes attack large Homs L Rho Oasis 31 22 8 The giant Arglas became the physical host
settlements, such as the colonies, and feast L Volff Lair 33 22 8 of Zanza, and his flesh was shackled and
upon their inhabitants. There are many models confined to Prison Island. Dickson, who also
of Mechon. L Tirkin Headquarters 36 22 8 was a giant, took the appearance of a Homs
L Viliera Hill 34 22 8 when he became one of Zanza's Disciples.
L Raguel Lake 36 22 8
L Daksha Shrine 45 22 8
L Crevasse Waterfall 37 22 8
L Kasharpa Falls 36 22 8
L Maguel Road 37 22 8
L Tranquil Grotto 42 22 8
L Traveller's Rest 39 22 8
L Kisk Cave 34 22 8
L Sky Stage 37 22 8
L Windy Cave 42 22 8 Bionis' Interior

Bionis (World) ​​
The interior of the Bionis’ chest. A great many
veins, lungs and arteries can be found here,
In the same sense that the body of the and by following the narrow network of bronchi,
Mechonis was home to mechanical life, the one can access the heart. The Bionis’ Interior is
body of the Bionis also housed numerous filled with Telethia and cellular creatures that
species. Sentient races like Homs, Nopon, High feed off its ether.
Entia live on it, alongside a diverse range of
other creatures. Nature there is luxurious, water
flows in abundance, and nearly every area is
open to the elements. Stormy climates and
blizzards may also be found in certain areas.

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 Location Names EXP AP SP Metal Face Now that Shulk and his friends reactivated the
P Terminal Trachea 350 142 50 transporter and helped the remaining refugees
Faced
​​ Mechon controlled by Mumkhar. Thirsty escape, the survivors hope that one day they
P Upper Trachea 367 142 50 to get his revenge on Dunban, who was falsely will be able to resume their peaceful lives at
P Interior Landing Site 13010 462 144 called the heir to the Monado, he razed the capital once more.
P Spinal Nerve Tower 13140 462 144 Colony 9 and fatally wounded Fiora. His first
form was damaged by Shulk with the Monado Location Names EXP AP SP
P Pars Sympathica Tower 13270 462 144
at Colony 6, but after returning to the Mechonis P Main Entrance 630 186 72
P Terminal Nerve Tower 13400 462 144 for an upgrade, he attacks Prison Island and P Imperial Palace 648 186 72
P Heart Entrance 13660 462 144 kills Sorean. He meets his end outside Galahad
Fortress, having once again failed to surpass P Fountain of Hope 642 186 72
L First Lung 4340 154 48
Dunban. P Fountain of Eternity 642 186 72
L Second Lung 4426 154 48
P Ascension Hall 655 186 72
L Third Lung 120 48 17
Sabre P Whitewing Palace 661 186 72
L Vein Crossroad 4470 154 48
This
​​ weapon developed by Dickson combines P Imperial Villa 674 186 72
L Terminal Vein 4513 154 48
a sword and a firearm. It is likely that Dickson L Melfica Road 210 62 24
L Venous Plexus 4557 154 48 created it by applying all of the knowledge and L Revelation Hall 231 62 24
L Third Lung Bronchus 4600 154 48 techniques he had gained in his time exploring
L Great Hall 220 62 24
L Aortic Pathway 4643 154 48 the Bionis. When Shulk and his friends escaped
the depths of the Ether Mine, Dickson used this L Sky Terrace 241 62 24
weapon in the fight against the Mechon at L Audience Chamber 252 62 24
Colony 6. It is also the weapon that shot Shulk
Bionis Debris in the heart at Mechonis Core. The Battle of the Titans
​​
Various objects that fall from the upper areas The battle where Bionis and Mechonis fought
of the Bionis. As Homs live on the lower parts millennia ago. Not wanting to accept the
of Bionis’ body, the inhabitants must sound an existence of any life other than itself, Bionis
alarm when debris falls, and that is why anti-air suddenly charged at the Mechonis, the latter
batteries were installed within the colonies. If wanting only to protect itself and the Machina
one happens to be outside of any protected inside it. Following a seemingly endless battle,
areas, then they can easily reach one from the two divine titans sank into a deep sleep.
Outlook Park in Colony 9.

Ministry of Records

An organization that archives and chronicles

various historical documents related to the
imperial family. The Ministry of Research and The First Consort
the Ministry of Records form a bicameral which
oversees and adopts political measures that A High Entia princess who has married the
are submitted by the Emperor. Emperor. She is called the First Consort to
distinguish herself from the Second Consort,
holding the official title of Empress. Yumea,
Claymore the mother of Kallian and Tyrea, was a First Ancient Machine
Consort.
​​This is Alvis’s sword. He crafted it himself.
The ancient High Entia built these weapons
Although it looks like swords used by Homs, it
The Emperor to defend themselves against the Mechonis.
cannot be found through commercial means.
When Shulk and his companions went to the
When the Telethia attacked in Makna forest,
​​The ruler of the High Entia, and head of the Cylinder Hangar at Colony 9, the machines
Alvis used this sword to fight alongside Shulk.
imperial family. It had been little more than started moving in response to the Mechon
twenty years since Sorean assumed the attack. They were subsequently destroyed
throne when he chose Melia to succeed him. by Shulk, Reyn and Fiora. There are several
However, after Sorean’s death at Prison Island, left in the High Entia Tomb, defending it from
Melia’s ascendance was postponed for a year intruders to this day. Once the Allied Force
so that she could mourn her father. The throne established a plan to invade Agniratha, the
was henceforth occupied by Kallian, who also Homs and High Entia used these machines as
filled the role of regent. After returning from the shields to protect themselves from the Mechon
Trial of the Tomb, Melia gave a speech where and Mass-Produced Faces.
she vowed that: "By the authority of our divine
ancestors, I, Melia Antiqua, am honoured to
accept the responsibility of becoming your
next benevolent ruler. Should I be deemed
unworthy of this calling, or fail to protect the
ancestors or the Bionis, I promise here and
now to throw myself on the mercy of you, the
people."

Imperial Capital Alcamoth

​​
The gigantic city where the High Entia reside.
Floating over Eryth Sea and protected by the
defence systems built by their forefathers, this
city remained untouched by the Mechon
attacks until recently. The large quantities
of ether that were released when the Bionis
awakened turned the capital into a Telethia lair.
Some half-breed High Entia commandeered
five ships and flew away across the Bionis.
They took refuge in areas such as Eryth Sea,
Valak Mountain, Bionis’ Leg, Satorl Marsh, and
Frontier Village. Grievous farewells from the
mixed heritage children that boarded these
ships can be seen across the capital, having
watched their loved ones turn into Telethia.

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Colony 6 Frontier Village Gems

​​ colony established on Bionis’ Leg, and the

A Located in Central Bionis, at the heart of Once the ether crystals are refined to increase
home of Sharla and Otharon. It was formed Makna Forest, is the village where the Nopon their purity, they are given the shape of gems.
from the residential districts that were founded live. Riki’s house can be found there as well. The Gems are typically used in weapons and
above the Ether Mine. The settlement thrived village was established inside a gigantic tree defensive equipment. In order to refine ether
until the Mechon invaded, when it was all and possesses multiple floors, most of which crystals into gems, two people must operate
but destroyed. Once they took the Colony are connected by a winding spiral staircase. an ether furnace together. This is the process
back from the Mechon, Juju headed the One can easily fall all the way to the ground called ‘Gem Crafting’. The shooter throws the
reconstruction effort, gradually restoring his floor if they are not careful where they tread. ether crystals in the furnace while the engineer
home to its former glory with the help of Shulk Apex Lake sits at the tenth and final floor. From adjusts the temperature. Once the crystals are
and his companions. The dome that covers there the party can access the upper layer sufficiently refined, a gem is crafted, and the
the city was built by the Mechon during their of Bionis, and subsequently Eryth Sea. Jump shooter can restart the operation if the process
occupation, though it was left intact due to from the ninth floor and you will land in the fails.
the protection it afforded from aerial assaults. basement’s water reservoir. Lovers sometimes
Rumours of the Colony’s resurgence spread, do this to prove their courage, but it is possible Mobile Artillery
prompting a number of people to immigrate that Nopon of small size could be caught by
there. Nopon, High Entia, and even Machina the winds and flung into Makna Forest. Machines developed by the Homs. They run
can be found everywhere as residents of this on ether, using ether cylinders as their main
lively city. power source. They sport three legs that roll
on treads, allowing them to operate on any
Location Names EXP AP SP terrain. By combining different parts together,
these machines can be adapted for use in
P Reconstruction HQ 320 140 50
a number of different situations. The Defence
P Supply Road 140 90 30 Force primarily used them against the Mechon.
P Watchpoint Junction 140 90 30 The centre of its upper body supports an
P Drainage Outlet 147 90 30 enormous cannon, and the right and left arms
are equipped with Gatling guns that it can fire
P Freight Road 220 126 42
while moving. Some units were also used to aid
P Misty Path 224 126 42 in the extraction of ether crystals in the Ether
P Main Entrance 242 126 42 Mine. The Colony 9 Defence Force had five
Location Names EXP AP SP of these machines called ‘Dora’ but following
L Splintered Path 50 30 10
P Entry Bridge 370 150 60 the Mechon attack, all but one of them was
L Pod Depot 70 42 14 destroyed.
P Nopon Tower 373 150 60
L Hope Farm 73 42 14
P Sacred Altar 377 150 60
L Freight Elevator 77 42 14
P Pollen Works 381 150 60
P Riki's House 384 150 60
Colony 9
P Chief's Residence 388 150 60
The Colony where Shulk, Fiora and the other P Prophecy Hut 392 150 60
Homs live. It is divided into three large areas: P Contemplation Terrace 395 150 60
The Military District, the Commercial District,
L Reservoir 120 50 20
and the Residential District, all of which were
built above an immense lake. Having been L Pollen Orb Storehouse 121 50 20
founded on the Bionis’ calf, debris from the L Archaeology Centre 122 50 20
upper portions of Bionis falls quite frequently.
L Nopon Kitchen 123 50 20
Anti-air batteries were installed at three Disciples
different points, encircling the city to eliminate L Underground Store 124 50 20
debris and defend the citizenry from attacking L Central Plaza 126 50 20 The disciples of Lord Zanza. Though he is a god,
Mechon. Zanza still needs a physical body to enact his
L Kyn Shopping Street 127 50 20 will, therefore his disciples will solve problems
Location Names EXP AP SP L Orb Storage Level 128 50 20 in his stead.
P Gem Man's Stall 41 18 6 L Middle Housing Level 129 50 20
P Mechon Wreckage Site 0 0 0 L Pollen Works Level 130 50 20 Junks
P Main Entrance 40 18 6 L Archaeology Level 132 50 20
​​The Machina’s airship and secret base of
P Ether Light 40 18 6 L Top Housing Level 133 50 20 operations. Miqol and Linada both reside
P Central Plaza 42 18 6 L Mysterious Sanctuary 134 50 20 here. The ship is like a showcase of all the
P Fortress Entrance 43 18 6 L Apex Lake 135 50 20 Machina’s technological feats. It can fly at
great speeds like a plane, stock weapons in
P Tranquil Square 44 18 6
case of skirmishes, and even boasts an on-
P Outlook Park 46 18 6 board medical centre. Junks transports Shulk
Divination Ritual and his companions as well, taking them to the
P Tephra Cave Entrance 48 18 6
P Cylinder Hangar 60 36 12 A ceremony that Alvis would perform in his Mechonis Central Factory and Bionis Interior.
L Commercial District 10 6 2 role as a seer. Through showing the Emperor
visions of the future, the High Entia imperial
L Military District 10 6 2
family could potentially prevent impending
L Weapon Dev. Lab 10 6 2 crises, or attempt to find methods of ensuring
L Residential District 10 6 2 the continued prosperity of their subjects.
L Anti-Air Battery 1 12 6 2
The Trinity
L Anti-Air Battery 2 60 30 10
L Anti-Air Battery 3 12 6 2 The title given to the three Disciples of Zanza:
Dickson, Lorithia and Alvis. Dickson’s purpose,
L Tephra Hill 12 6 2
being combat, meant he was granted a
L Cliff Lake 15 6 2 powerful body. Lorithia was given eternal life.
L Agora Shore 50 30 10 Alvis, who can predict the future, gained high
L Hazzai Cape 52 30 10 social standing and uses this to help shape the Location Names EXP AP SP
world. They tend to act on their own without
L Dunban's House 12 6 2 P Junks Deck 11480 450 138
truly cooperating. Lorithia particularly despises
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This family of monsters that inhabit the Bionis In the Nopon language, “Dinobeast” refers This place is located below Agniratha, in
includes the Chilkin tribe, the Hode tribe, and to a very large Telethia such as the Leone Mechonis’ chest. It is filled with workshops and
even the Igna tribe. They move in packs, relish Telethia. The Nopon, being in contact with warehouses, in which the Mechon are built
battle, and do not maintain relations with the the High Entia, had learned of their existence. and captured Homs are turned into Face
other races. They are very dangerous to Homs Knowing the destruction that the great dragon Units. Although the capital had long since
and Nopon. had wrought upon Makna Forest, the Heropon been abandoned; production in the Central
that faced it received immense praise after its Factory continued and numerous autonomous
death. Mechon models were deployed as guards
there.
Location Names EXP AP SP
P Port Terminal 4950 378 126
P Control Tower 4999 378 126
P Central Warehouse Lift 5049 378 126
P Factory Vent 5098 378 126
P Tower Boarding Gate 5148 378 126
P Agniratha Transporter 5197 378 126
P Regeneration Control 5296 378 126
P Ventilation Conduit 11480 450 138
P Bridge to Apocrypha 11709 450 138
L Central Gate 1650 126 42
L Landing Strip 1 1683 126 42
L Landing Strip 2 1683 126 42
Sword Valley
L Maintenance Wing 1699 126 42
A vast valley spanning the length of the sword L Storage Depot 1699 126 42
wielded by Mechonis during the battle of the
L Central Lift 1716 126 42
titans. Though both titans were seemingly
dead after their battle, ether from the Bionis L Central Tower Lift 1732 126 42
Divine Seer
continued to flow into Mechonis through the L Main Factory Gate 1749 126 42
Alvis
​​ occupies this post and answers directly to sword. A year ago, the Homs military and L Large Mechon Store 1765 126 42
the High Entia imperial family. His duties consist the Mechon fought here in what would be
called The Battle of Sword Valley. The Bionis L Training Ground Roof 1782 126 42
of conducting rituals to predict future events
and consulting the imperial family with the use Allied Force wanted to invade Sword Valley L Mechon Factory 1815 126 42
of his foresight. Potential Seers can commune and thus enter the Mechonis, but when the L Central Tower Roof 1831 126 42
with the Monado by conducting a ceremony titan awakened and wielded its sword again,
L Face Maintenance Bay 1848 126 42
in Ose Tower’s prediction room, although only everything on Sword Valley was swept away.
those chosen through divine providence can The casualties among the ranks of the Allied L Apocrypha Generator 3830 150 46
obtain this power. Force are innumerable. Maintenance Entrance
L 1699 126 42
1
Coming-of-Age Ceremony Location Names EXP AP SP
P Bionis' Thumb 1590 282 102
A High Entia ceremony once considered Ether Mine
P Supply Convoy 1605 282 102
essential to reach the status of adulthood.
Young High Entia would have to retrieve four P Ged Fortress 1621 282 102 This gigantic ether crystal mine extends below
lights that had been scattered throughout P Dolgan Outpost 1637 282 102 Colony 6. An ether river flows freely in its
Satorl Marsh and defeat the Satorl Guardian P Enalda Control Base 1653 282 102 deepest depths. It is due to ether crystals found
when it appeared. in this mine that Colony 6 could develop. The
P Heavy Machine Depot 1669 282 102 tunnels unfold in a network that resembles an
Phase Transition Experiment P Control Tower 1685 282 102 eye, and these were once even bigger than
P Radio Tower 1685 282 102 the residential district. The miners cultivated
This
​​ experiment, conducted by the man once
the phosphorescent moss on the walls to mark
known as Klaus, is the origin of Shulk’s world. The P Fortress Rear Entrance 1701 282 102
their progress. When the Mechon occupied
parameters of this experiment remain a mystery, S Monado Wound 14840 752 272 Colony 6 and took the mine for themselves,
but in Klaus’s words: "Once, only a god could
L 6th Gate 530 94 34 they moved the Homs they captured to
perform such a miracle," and that may well
L 5th Gate 540 94 34 the very bottom of the mine and used it as
be true. Undeterred by the other researchers
a feeding ground. Following the battle with
when they warned him of the dangers, Klaus’s L 4th Gate 551 94 34 Xord, an explosion provoked the collapse of
actions caused a chain of events that would L 3rd Gate 561 94 34 the central part of the mine, rendering only
destroy the universe and create a new one.
L Ether Storage Area 572 94 34 the ground level areas accessible.
This new world was composed of the Bionis,
created by Klaus, and the Mechonis, which L Port Access Pathway 583 94 34
was created in response by the researcher L Port Maintenance Bay 593 94 34 Location Names EXP AP SP
that opposed him. It cannot be said if this P Drainage Tunnel 190 114 36
experiment would be considered a ‘success’,
Third Monado P Drainage Control Room 190 114 36
but in the world that followed, it appears that
“cosmic inflation”, the theory that the universe P Mining Base 195 114 36
The Monado that appeared in Shulk’s hands
rapidly expanded after its birth, did indeed during the final battle with Zanza. The first and P Central Pit - Entrance 201 114 36
take place. Moreover, phase transition consists the second Monados belonged to Zanza and P Personnel Lift 2 205 114 36
of transforming uniform matter physically and Meyneth respectively.
chemically into different matter. Vapourization, P Regulation Piston 209 114 36
solidification or sublimation are examples of Ministry of Research P Personnel Lift 3 210 114 36
phase transitions. Space went from a great P Central Pit - Base Level 212 114 36
void of energy to a lesser one, and through The organization that serves as the technical
P Freight Elevator 218 114 36
phase transition, space-time would then inflate division of the High Entia. Their leader oversees
exponentially into the world we know today. weapon research at the behest of the imperial S Glowmoss Lake 1240 304 96
Klaus's final words about how, "we are about family. The ministry developed the flying L Test Pit 1 60 38 12
to bear witness to the birth of a universe” ring Havres machines that were deployed during L Test Pit 2 60 38 12
true. the invasion of Mechonis. Lorithia was quickly
put in charge of analysing the spears used by L Test Pit 3 60 38 12
Faced Mechon. L Storage Depot 63 38 12

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L Central Terminal 63 38 12 L Caterpile Nest 20 12 4 Heropon

L Test Pit 4 66 38 12 L Warehouse 2 21 12 4
The hero that was chosen among the Nopon
L Observation Point 69 38 12 L Hidden Warehouse 3830 150 46 of Frontier Village. Riki, having owed quite a lot
L Central Pit - Level 1 72 38 12 L Escape Pod Bay 25 16 6 of money towards the village, was chosen as
that year’s legendary Heropon. Each Heropon
L Central Pit - Level 2 75 38 12 L Tephra Cavern 26 16 6
is selected by Village Chief Dunga’s instinct.
L Central Pit - Level 3 78 38 12 L Arachno Queen's Nest 27 16 6 Reyn was flabbergasted when he heard Riki’s
L Freight Elevator 81 38 12 L Kneecap Hill 28 16 6 title, but Riki assured him that the “village
L Bone Corridor 3830 150 46 seer” is always right. When Riki was about
to head home after battling the Dinobeast,
Mechonis Capital Agniratha L Trader's Stopover 4021 150 46
Dunga announced that he would continue
L Arachno Feeding Lair 4021 150 46 his journey, predicting that Riki would set out
This immense city exists inside the Mechonis’ Emergency Ware- to bring peace to Bionis. Even though Riki
head. Many Machina once lived in this L 4213 150 46
house immediately yelled, “Chief lying! Chief make
prosperous city. Following the battle of the L Prayer Room 4596 150 46 up prophecy one minute ago!” it seems that
titans, most of its citizens were killed, leaving the Dunga’s prediction did in fact come to pass
survivors to find refuge on the Fallen Arm. Only L Soothsayer's Crypt 4787 150 46
in the end.
ruins of this once great city remain. However, L Path of Absolution 4213 150 46
several terminals in the Central Tower are L Forgotten Cave 4596 150 46 Siren 2
active to this day, allowing the continuation
of research and repairs. The fossilized remains The alarm that rang during the Mechon attack
of Telethia that were felled in the attack on on Colony 9. This alarm differs from the one
Mechonis can be found all over the capital. Telethia that routinely rings when debris falls from Bionis,
and it had never been used before this attack.
It is said that these unworldly creatures are as old
Location Names EXP AP SP
as the Bionis itself, and perhaps even look after
P Factory Transporter 7250 414 132 the Bionis while it slumbers. They reside in the Nemesis
P Central Tower 7322 414 132 upper regions and can read people’s minds.
P 1st Control Platform 7395 414 132 If the antennae on their head is destroyed, See “Silver Face” page 89.
then their senses will be dulled. However, they
P 2nd Control Platform 7395 414 132
possess potent regenerative abilities, and the
P 3rd Control Platform 7395 414 132 large Telethia that Nopon call “Dinobeast” heal Nopon
P 4th Control Platform 7395 414 132 exceptionally quickly. During the regeneration
One of the races that live on the Bionis. They
P Meyneth Statue 7467 414 132 process, the Telethia absorb the ether in the
are small in stature, typically standing around
atmosphere, thus draining their surroundings
P Shrine Transporter 7540 414 132 60cm (1.96ft) when fully grown, and have
of life. Consequently, when a larger Telethia
bodies covered entirely in silky fur. In addition to
P Meyneth Shrine 7685 414 132 is killed, it can explode into massive volumes
their arms, they also possess a pair of prehensile
S Seven Sage Cloister 50780 1104 352 of ether. Any nearby creatures of Bionis are
wing-like appendages that grow behind the
in great peril, should they be caught in this
L Residential District 1 2420 138 44 head. Nopon are typically friendly souls who
explosion.
L Data Centre 2468 138 44 prefer to avoid conflict. Their peculiar dialect
During the battle of the divine titans, a great
has many of their phrases end with the suffix
L Residential District 2 2492 138 44 number of Telethia were sent by the Bionis to
“-pon”. They also have unique names for the
L Calcos Pillar 2541 138 44 eradicate the Machina. This is why the fossils of
Homs and High Entia, calling them “Hom Hom”
dead Telethia can still be found in Agniratha.
L Helas Pillar 2541 138 44 and “Bird People” respectively. Many Nopon
The true nature of the Telethia was revealed
live in their village in Makna Forest. However,
L Dios Pillar 2541 138 44 during the awakening of the Bionis. They exist to
as merchant work is on the rise, plenty of
L Cleas Pillar 2541 138 44 wipe out any extant life on the titan, and when
Nopon have found their way to areas all over
ether levels soared upon Zanza’s return, the
L Zedonia Plaza 2565 138 44 the Bionis. Their age is difficult to judge based
high ether content caused the pure blooded
L Telethia Bridge 2516 138 44 on appearance alone, but their lifespans tend
High Entia to transform into Telethia. The word
to be longer than those of Homs. The Nopon
L Legislative District 2565 138 44 Telethia means ‘that which eliminates impure
Sage may even be 9999 years of age, although
L Judicial District 2565 138 44 life’.
whether or not this is an anomaly remains to
L Worship Terrace 2613 138 44 be seen. Their diet consists of the insects and
mushrooms they find in Makna Forest.
L Meyneth Cloister 2662 138 44

Tephra Cave

Vast cavern located within the Bionis’ leg.

On top of relics left by the Giants, there also
are remnants of ships thought to have been
used in times long past. It is filled with monsters,
especially Arachno, making traversal very
difficult. The cave is used by the Colony 9
Defence Force as a training ground, and Shulk
goes there to gather materials. Regular people
are discouraged from venturing here due to
the risks involved. It is said that if one were to
jump from the top of the Bionis’ knee, then
their wishes will come true, although the lack
Nopon Merchants
of people who have come back alive from
this tends to deter others from trying. Nopon have a natural affinity for the
commercial, so they developed healthy
Location Names EXP AP SP
merchant trade throughout the Bionis. Nopon
P Tephra Path 50 36 12 can be found selling all kinds of wares to
P Mag Mell Ruins 52 36 12 passers-by, even in dangerous places where
P Rear Entrance 55 36 13 most Homs would not dare to tread. In order
to be officially recognized as a merchant, they
P Spring of Grief 70 48 18 must own a patented “Nopon coin” as proof
P Vilia Lake 73 48 18 of their status within the Nopon Company.
P Leg Pass 77 48 18
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The oldest living race on Bionis. Having made Faced Mechon controlled by Fiora, who A ritual intended to prove that the next in line
their home in the upper regions of Bionis, they was host to Meyneth’s soul. Also known as for the throne is truly fit to take up the mantle
possess advanced technology and do not Face Nemesis. Fiora’s body was kept alive of Emperor. Candidates must go alone to the
maintain relations with the other races. The through her organs being implemented into tomb of the High Entia ancestors and take
High Entia can naturally control ether energy the machine. Vanea, who knew of Meyneth’s a test, with their body as proof. According
without catalysts or rifle shells. The wings that awakening, created the outer shell that Egil to the archives, numerous pretenders to the
sprout from their heads allow them to fly if they would name “Silver Face.” Face Nemesis throne lost their lives during this dangerous
reach a certain size. had a chance meeting with Shulk on Prison ritual. Because of that, the practice was
The High Entia were, in reality, a race created Island, and Meyneth would try to follow up retired for generations. Melia’s Homs blood
by Zanza to purge any creatures that could on this by finding him once more on Valak caused doubts to her legitimacy as heir, thus
threaten the awakening of the Bionis. The Mountain. Mumkhar, however, intervened, the populace, along with her detractors,
catalyst for their transformation into Telethia allowing Yaldabaoth to recapture her. Silver demanded that she undergo the trial to
is exposure to high doses of concentrated Face tried to stop Egil and protect Shulk and prove her worthiness of the throne. During
ether. In ancient times, Zanza conferred his companions, only to be damaged beyond Melia’s visit, she was informed that it had been
intelligence upon the Telethia and created repair when it fell from Galahad Fortress. “2512 cycles” since the last visitor had arrived,
the High Entia, safe in the knowledge that they implying that she was the first to reach the end
would inevitably return to their original form. Back of the Monado in a very long time.
However, the High Entia born of Homs ancestry
See "Apocrypha" at page 80.
do not transform, so their Emperors kept a Carriers
Homs Second Consort in order to prevent the
extinction of the species. The results of the Flying Pods These are the motherships that transport smaller
genetic analysis performed on Melia in the Mechon. There were a total of 10 during the
High Entia Tomb revealed that Homs gene These flying vehicles were crafted by the High assault on Colony 9.
integration had surpassed 80%. This would Entia. Shulk and his friends used one for back
allow the creation of a new lineage, free of and forth travel between Makna and Eryth
the curse placed upon them by Zanza. It took Sea. As they cannot cover long distances, Homs
hundreds of generations of interbreeding with Alvis calls them “short-range pods.”
the Homs in order to achieve this. High Entia of A race that lives on the lower portions of the
Homs blood often have shorter wings, though Bionis. It is not known when they appeared nor
depending on their genetic heritage, this is not when they developed. They typically live to
always the case. Their lifespan is far greater around 80 years of age. When the High Entia
than Homs, meaning that Melia appears to withdrew from the lower lands, Homs colonies
be 16 years old despite being 88. expanded to nearly every place on the Bionis
where large groups of Homs lived. Homs do not
High Entia Tomb possess the technology or the knowledge of
High Entia, but their manual prowess allowed
The final resting place of the High Entia them to repurpose the machines left by the
ancestors, and the site of the Trial of the ancient High Entia and thrive by excavating
Tomb. Thanks to their advanced technology, ether crystals and refining them. They tend to
the ancient High Entia prepared a defence Visions falter when it comes to diplomacy between
system to repel any intruders. There is also a races, but they warmly welcomed Nopon
genetic scanner that ensures only High Entia Thanks to the Monado’s power, Shulk can see among them in their colonies. The naturalized
royalty can access the deeper parts of the into the near future. The divine seer, Alvis, also Nopon now live among them in harmony.
necropolis. A treasury and a Telethia lab can shares the same gift. By sensing the flow of
also be found here. ether, the base element of everything in this
world, the future of every entity composed Makna Forest
Location Names EXP AP SP of it can also be predicted. Though these
P Tomb Approach 680 198 78 visions may warn Shulk of what is to come, This tropical jungle is located on Bionis’ back.
P Sealed Chamber 680 198 78 the outcome of these predictions are not set. The massive, dinosaur-like Deinos only exist
Through the strength of his will, Shulk could here, though Hodes and Orlugas make their
P Ceremony Hall 782 198 78 home here too.
change the passage of fate and by doing so,
P Tomb Robber Pool 700 198 78 saved Reyn, Juju and Otharon.
P Valley of Emperors 734 198 78 Location Names EXP AP SP
P Tower of Trials - Bridge 748 198 78 Faced Mechon
P Makna Path 390 156 54
L Hall of Spirits 230 66 26 Mechon that possess a face, sometimes P Agni Tablet 390 156 54
L Hall of Trials 253 66 26 called “Face Units.” These tools of destruction P Waypoint Beacon 401 156 54
L Second Treasury 276 66 26 were built by Egil to counter the Monado by
P Lakeside 397 156 54
exploiting its inability to harm the people of
L Imperial Treasury 4340 154 48 P Nopon Arch 413 156 54
Bionis. The brain stems and metabolic organs of
L Telethia Laboratory 4383 154 48 captured Homs were combined with Mechon P Twisted Tree Gate 421 156 54
systems, creating living machines powered by P Village Entrance 429 156 54
Havres the Homs’ blood. Unlike ordinary Mechon, the
Faces are fully capable of speech. The first P Windmill Pavilion 436 156 54
Flying weapons developed by Lorithia for Faced Mechon created was Mysterious Face, P Glowmoss Trihenge 444 156 54
the High Entia. They were manufactured and controlled by Xord, followed by Mumkhar’s P Pod Landing Site 1010 232 92
deployed en masse in anticipation of the Metal Face. Later came Jade Face, piloted
invasion of Agniratha. After being exposed P Valak Pass 1111 232 92
by Gadolt, and finally the mass production
to high volumes of ether, the machines of Face Units. The first Faced Mechon were S Divine Sanctuary 2730 416 144
were absorbed by their passengers as they considered experimental, meaning that they S Seahorse Islet 2600 416 144
transformed into Telethia. retained memories of their lives before their S Sparkling Pool 2600 416 144
conversion. These memories proved to be the
downfall of Xord and Mumkhar. After that, S King Agni's Tomb 8000 608 240
Egil decided that memories were nothing but L Bridge One 130 52 18
an obstruction to what were supposed to be L Bridge Two 130 52 18
weapons, and made sure that the other half
L Bridge Three 130 52 18
of all Face units would have their memories
completely erased. Thanks to Linada’s L Repaired Bridge Four 370 78 30
knowledge and skill, all the remaining Faced L Great Makna Falls 143 52 18
Mechon would return to their Homs bodies in L Sap Cave 156 52 18
the new world.
L Contaminated Area 149 52 18
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L Clear Waterfall 156 52 18 Monado Monado II

L Yellow Flower Grove 159 52 18 The brilliant light that can control the future The Monado changed forms after the seal
L Abyss Basin 159 52 18 of this world. It is the willpower of those that that prevented it from cutting people was
L Precipice Bridge 162 52 18 want to live at all costs, facing adversity even removed by Zanza, who was imprisoned on
in the worst circumstances. It is the light of all Prison Island. Because of that, it no longer
L Decayed Forest 169 52 18
existence. bounces off of Homs flesh, allowing it to be
L Hode Lair 175 52 18 effective against the Faced Mechon through
which the blood of Homs flows. Zanza stole
Monado (divine sword)
Mechonis Inhabitants (Machina) the Monado back from Shulk’s hands after the
Legendary sword that was given to the Homs moment of his return.
This race was created long ago by the by their god and passed down among them.
mechanical deity Meyneth. They built The great entity that made this world, known
their civilization largely by themselves, its only as “Monado”, took the shape of a divine
technology evolving to the point of building sword that could disturb the very fabric of
gigantic cities. The Machina happily shared existence; of both the material and the
their advancements with the people of Bionis, immaterial. The sword was hidden in the ruins
but only a select few would survive when of Ose Tower, built in ancient times by the High
the Bionis tried to destroy them. The survivors Entia. It was discovered 14 years ago by the
made a new home for themselves at a hidden Monado Research Team, a Homs expedition.
village on the Mechonis’ arm and lived a life However, Zanza, the soul of Bionis, consumed
disconnected from the world. They continue the very life force of the researchers to restore
to live as long as they can find the necessary himself. The sword was then transported to
substances for their existence. Their bodies Colony 9 by Dickson. The Monado can cut
grow little by little with the passing of time. through Mechon armour with ease, but as its
tremendous power takes a toll on its wielder,
it is impossible to truly master. Among a great
number of candidates, a peerless swordsman
named Dunban was chosen to wield the
Monado, becoming a hero after repelling the
Mechon at the Battle of Sword Valley. It was
then passed down to the defence force of
Colony 9 and Shulk continued to study it.
The Chinese character motifs, when invoked,
appear in the circular centre of the blade. This
thin surface resembles strong, multilayered
glass, and the symbols that appear on it
dictate the capabilities of the sword. The first
power, called “Enchant,” makes the Monado
Jade Face disperse waves of power that can harm
the Mechon. During the Mechon assault on
Gadolt was not merely an ether rifle expert, but
Colony 9, Shulk used this to his advantage. He
an unmatched sniper who could take down a
gradually came to unlock new powers such as,
target from farther away than anybody else.
“Shield,” “Speed,” and “Purge” to aid him on
When Gadolt was captured and inserted
his journey. Thanks to Zanza, the shackles that
into Face number 20814, Egil noticed that
prevented the sword from harming people
he retained very strong memories of Sharla,
were released. Even in its weakest form, the
and thus erased them before sending him to
Monado emits a bespoke ether wavelength
eliminate Shulk. Overcome with remorse after
that wound up attracting Telethia with its
his second fight with Shulk’s party, he protected
energy.
Sharla when Agniratha was destroyed, at the
cost of his own life.
Monado III
Glimpsing the future
Shulk’s very own Monado. It appeared during
See “Visions” on page 89. the final battle against Zanza in Memory
Space.
Meyneth's Monado

The Monado that the mechanical deity

Meyneth possesses. When drawn in battle, the
sword splits into two smaller blades to allow
dual wielding. Once Meyneth left her hiding
place in Fiora’s chest piece, she was defeated
in her battle with Zanza, and her Monado fell
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This research team was created by the Homs See “Gold Face” on page 81.
in order to look for the divine Monado. Shulk’s
parents were among them, and he was
Satorl Marsh
actually born during their investigations. The
unit was wiped out; drained of their life force Located near the Bionis’ hips, this marsh is given
by Zanza when they found the Monado 14 a surreal atmosphere by an ever-present coat
years ago. of fog. When night falls, the trees alight with
the shimmering glow of phosphor. However,
the night is fraught with dangers. A warlike
tribe of Ignas prowl the area, and the wetlands
are filled with poison, meaning nobody but
archaeologists and Nopon Merchants dare
venture through. As the High Entia once
ruled this place, obelisks and ruins still remain
and can be found scattered throughout. A
gigantic stone statue stands tall at the end of
the marsh. It depicts two sisters: on the right-
hand side is Khatorl, who represents order, and
on the left is Soltnar, who represents Justice.
The two sisters share their names with the Seal
Monado Replicas Islands in Eryth Sea, which work in concert to
These replicas of the Monado were crafted prevent unwanted access to Prison Island.
by bringing together all of the Machina’s
knowledge. Miqol and his peers developed
these new weapons after Zanza took the
Monado from Shulk. While they are indeed
Location Names EXP AP SP
replicas, they are similar in power to the
original. Six replica Monados were developed, P Kelsher Wetland 290 132 48
each sporting different capabilities. P Nopon Merchant Camp 295 132 48
P Crown Tree 304 132 48
P Silent Obelisk 313 132 48
P Glowing Obelisk 324 132 48
P Sororal Statues 330 132 48
P Statue Summit 336 132 48
S Shining Pond 1960 352 128
L Lacus Swamp 100 44 16
L Zaldania Waterfall 105 44 16
L Poison Swamp 130 44 16
L Barren Moor 110 44 16
L Dark Swamp 120 44 16
L Altar of Fate 115 44 16
L Igna Territory 120 44 16
L Exile Fortress 125 44 16
L Nopon Refuge 125 44 16
L Soter Ruins 150 44 16
L Mauk Floodgate 140 44 16
Monapon L Basin Cave 130 44 16
L Oath Sanctuary 155 44 16
The Nopon Bana, who lives in Frontier Village,
crafted this weapon based on a name he’d L Place of Judgement 160 44 16
heard somewhere with the intent to sell it. Even
if someone other than Riki could use it, the gulf
in power between it and the Monado is steep.
Its attacks only deal one point of damage.

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Xenoblade The Secret File MONADO Archives In this section, you'll find all of the characters' in battle

BATTLEVOICE FILE
dialogue/shouts. Concerned for the legibility of real time
battles, none of these were subtitled in the game ; and
so, they all appear in english in this book.

SHULK
Auto Attack Dodges
[Grunt of Exertion] That it?!
[Grunt of Exertion] Not good enough!
[Grunt of Exertion] That's awesome!
Whoa! That was close!
Just like that!
Nice dodge!

Arts
How's this?! Monado, shield us!
I must be strong! Monado, save us from harm! Receiving a fatal blow/death
I have to protect everyone! No escape! [Grunt] Monado Purge!
Monado, show me the way! Monado... Eater! [Grunt of pain] I'm...sorry...
That's enough! Monado, protect us! [Grunt of pain} I can’t...go on...
I'll smash you up! I'll blow you away! [Grunt] Monado [Cry of extreme pain]
Let's go! Cyclone!
I'll unleash all I've got! Slit Edge!
Yeeaah! Back Slash!
Take this! Light Heal!
Hiyaah! This'll leave a mark! Shaker Edge! Change in Hitpoints
Pesky thing! [Jump grunt] Air Slash!
Use my strength! Need some space... Shadow Eye! This isn't going well... OK, let's finish this!
I'll risk it! [Surging roar] Battle Soul! Not good...I'm losing it... We've almost got ‘em!
Come on! Stream... Edge! Almost there! Stay strong!
Wuaaaaar! Turn... Strike! C'mon, we can do it! Hang in there! Don't give up!
This is the Monado's power! Monado, lend us your power! We're being pinned down! We've gotta get our flow back!
Monado... BUSTER! We can't hold out much longer! It's a tough fight...
You're not invincible! Monado This is good, everyone! We've got a good rhythm going!
Enchant! Let's keep up the pressure! Yeah! We're gonna win

Targeting an opponent
Right, let's do this! I'm ready!
We can't lose! Everyone, do your best!
Everyone, let's go! Is this such a good idea?
Speaking to party members Looks like we don’t have a choice! Don't get careless guys!
The enemy's weak, but don't drop
Reyn! We haven't lost yet!
your guard!
Fiora! Reyn!
Dunban! Fiora!
Sharla! Dunban!
Riki! Sharla!
Melia! Riki!
R.-REEIIN! Melia!
FIORA! PLEASE, NO!
No way! DUNBAAAN!
Dickson!
Alvis!
Giving orders
SHARLAAAAA! Reyn?! Let's focus our efforts!
RIKIIIIIII! Fiora?! Play it by ear, everyone!
MELIAAAAA! Dunban?! Strike hard and fast!
Get up, Reyn! Sharla?! Tread carefully!
C'mon Fiora, get up! Riki?! Understood!
It's not over yet, Dunban! Melia?! OK!
Sharla, hang in there! Dickson?!
You all right, Riki? Alvis?!
Melia! Don't give up!

Receiving healing
Thanks!
Just what I needed!

Hit
Yeah! Tension gauge
How's that?!
I'm really feeling it! Reyn! Let's see what you're made of!
Awesome!
Nothing's gonna stop me! Go get ‘em, Fiora!
Nice one!
You're really getting into this Reyn! Dunban, you're really shining!
Nice! Let me try!
Looking good too, Fiora! Sharla, you're really focused!
Great attack!
Yeah Dunban! Go for it! Heropon on the rampage!
Sharpshooter Sharla! Melia's scary when she's angry.
We need full-power Riki! I just can't get it together...
Give it all you've got, Melia! Hey…my heart's not in this.

Failed Attacks
I missed!
Oh no!
It's OK!
Don't worry about it!
Don't let it get fo you!
No good!

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Referring to the number of enemies Commucation after receiving a vision
More enemies! Reyn, this is not good! Riki, be careful!
There's no end to them! Sharla! Watch out! Melia, this is bad
OK, just one more left! Dunban, listen! Fiora, we've gotta hurry!

Vision Tag
Ally assistance
Not gonna happen! That’ll do!
You OK? I… I can still do it. The future is ours to decide! I can change the future!
C'mon, snap out of it! Whoa, I feel great! Al right! The Future is… changing!
Uh...where am I? [Expression of dizziness]
Get up! Head...spinning...
Take my hand! Thanks! I owe you!
Thank you! Right! It's not over
Stay with me! Battle Commentary
This is too easy! l've got a good feeling about this!
This might not be so good... Can someone else handle this one?
Let's finish this! Leave this to me!
Not good, guys. Can we actually win here?

Party Gauge
OK guys, now we're pulling together! Yeah, and we're stronger than
Victory quotes
Yeah! All together now! anyone else!
You never stood a chance! Let's stay focused.
Everyone! You're the best! It's ‘cause we all make such a great
We got through that pretty good! Nice job!
And nothing's gonna stop us! team, Reyn!
[pant pant] That was a close one... I think we need to take a break...
Me too, Fiora! I feel exactly the same, Fiora!
That fight was really brutal. We can't go on like this.
Yeah, Dunban! Yes sir!
That was too easy. We won thanks to everyonel
And as one, we're unbeatable! Yeah, it's cool isn't it, Sharla?
Good job everyone! Cool! Let's keep this up!
[Laughs] Teach us Heropon Riki! Right behind you, Riki!
I'm glad you're with us, Melia! Melia, thank you!
OK Reyn! All right! Time for a chain attack!
I won't let you go, Fioral Now's perfect for a chain attack!
Understood, Dunban! Cool! Let's do it!
We can do even better! C'mon Roger! All systems go!
Sharla! All right! Do it!
[Chuckle] Could well be, Riki! Special conversations after winning a battle
Reyn, I can always count on you. What? ‘Baby’ brother?!
You've been protecting me since I Fiora! Are you hurt?
can remember, mate. Aah, sorry Sharla.
Right, I won't let you down! I saw him slacking off a bit...
Reyn, you OK? Wow, when did you two get so
We need to stick together from here tough?
on. And we’ll be right as Reyn! [Groans] Why do I get the feeling
Chain attacks Get it? that mastering the Monado is gonna
Fiora, don't overdo it! be easier?
OK, here we go! Alvis, over to you!
[Laughs] That is so you, Reyn! Sharla, could you teach me how to
Let's do this! Leave it to me!
Totally! use a rifle sometime?
Reyn, you're up! Got it!
Yes sir! N-No! That's not it at all!
Fiora, keep it coming! Keep it up!
[Laughs hard] Dunban, you're embarrassing Riki!
Dunban, we're counting on you! Dickson, your turn!
Reyn, you're such an easy target! Melia, it'd be great if you tought me
Sharla, go for it! OK, my turn!
[Chuckle] how to use ether!
Riki, it's your turn! It's not over yet!
Melia, are you tired? [Laughs] Sharla, cut him some slack!
Melia, it's up to you!
Reyn? Wake up! Reyn! It's true, you're really good, Sharla!
I wish I had a brother or sister! You Um... Melia... Are you feeling OK?
guys look like a real family!

Monado
When an ally defeats an enemy
Behold the power of the Monado!
Nice one, Reyn! Riki, keep it up! The light of the Monado is fading!
Fiora, that's great! Melia, I knew you could do it! Alright, the Monado's back in action!
Dunban, you're awesome! Glad you're here, Dickson!
Sharla, nice shot! Alvis...who are you?

Fleeing
Everyone, make a run for it!

Encouragements
Reyn, this isn't like you! Melia, cheer up! Successful guards
Fiora, don't give up! Pull yourself together!
Dunban, hang in there! You can do it! Not gonna work!
C'mon Sharla, we're not done yet! Keep at it!
Riki, a sad face doesn't suit you.
Advice during combat
Two of them?! The Telethia can read our thoughts?
Take them down one at a time! Well the Monado has some tricks too!
Receiving a vision Reyn, I’ll hold off the big one's
attacks with the Monado. You deal
This isn't good. Fiora!
The Bionis is in danger!
with all the little ones! I have to destroy the devices
[Short groan - like getting the onset It's coming to me...!
The Monado doesn't affect this attached to Egil and change the
of a migraine] I see it!
one either? We've gotta hold on future!
W-wait... A vision!
somehow…
I'm...seeing something...

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FIORA
Auto Attack Receiving a fatal blow/death
[Grunt of exertion] [Grunt of pain] Sh-Shulk...I'm sorry...
[Grunt of exertion] [Grunt of pain] I can't...take...anymore...
[Grunt of exertion] [Cry of extreme pain]

Arts Change in Hitpoints

[Battle cry] Spear Blade! Everything's....gone blurry... Let's keep up thisp ace and finish the
I'm not gonna lose! One! Two! Cross Impact! I don't feel so good. job!
How's this? Try and catch me! Just a little more! Keep at it! Victory's in our sights!
Go! Zero... GRAVITY! We can do it! I know we can! No! Don't give up!
ECS! Mode B! There's no escape! Not good! We're totally outpaced! Hang in there! Just a little longer!
Feel the weight of your existence! Ether...DRAIN! I don't wanna lose like this! We've gotta turn the tables fast!
Lock on! Double Wind! Go! You're history! I like this flow! Can we really manage this?
Your energy is mine! Mag...STOOORM! Yeah, yeah! This is the way to do it! Be nice if it was always like this!
The electromagnetic tempest will Enough! Shutdown! Now we just need to finish the job!
swallow you! Air...FANG!
Hold! Power...DRAIN!
You're outta here! Defence systems at max!
Now, it's not nice to hog all the Shifting into Second Gear! Failed Attacks
energy! Final CROOOSSSS!
Field, full power! Respond...and move! Cannon OK, let's go! I'm gonna go all-out!
I'll burn everything to ashes! Drones! Come on! We can do it! Good luck everyone!
See how you like this! Gun Drones! Exterminate! Is everybody ready? There's no way we can win...
Go [Drawn out] Sword Drones! One! Two! Three! Yah! If we don't try it, we'll never know! This should be easy!
Barrier! Maximum power! Protect us! Shield Drones! Don't get careless!
I'll annihilate you! Power Smash!
Double Blade! Screw... Edge!
Healing Energy! Hidden Thorn!
Deadly Bite!
Butterfly...Step!
Giving orders
Concentrate your attacks!
Speaking to party members Do whatever comes naturally!
Let's go all out!
Shulk! Riki! Talk to me, please!
We need to keep our guard up!
Reyn! No way... Melia!
Understood!
Dunban! don't give up, Shulk!
Okeydokey!
Sharla! Up you get, Reyn!
Riki! C'mon Dunban, you can still do it!
Melia! This isn't the end, Sharla!
No! Shulk, you can't die! Riki! C'mon, try harder!
Reyn...no... [drawn out] C'mon Melia, stand up!
No... Dunban! No! Please! Wake up! Receiving healing
Sharla! Don't die!
Thanks!
Just what I needed!

Tension gauge
I'm feeling pretty good! We're count on you, Reyn!
I feel like I could beat anyone! [Giggle] Not often you get so
Yay Shulk! Go you! excited, Dunban!
Hit Don't get carrier away, Reyn! Sharla, you're amazing!
That's my big brother! Go get 'em Riki!
How's that?! Go Sharla! You're showing me up, Melia!
That's gotta hurt! Riki's having fun. [laughs] Eh, I don't feel so good.
Favulous! Melia, let's go! My arms and legs feel so heavy.
You did it! That's the spirit, Shulk!
I wanna try too!
That was great!

Referring to the number of enemies

Here come more!
One after another... What a pain.
OK. final push guys. Let's do it!
Failed Attacks
What?
Oops!
Don't worry about it! Ally assistance
Better luck next time!
Don't let it get to you! Wake up! You OK? Whore...am I? Thanks. I'm OK now
I missed?! C'mon, on your feet! Here, I'll help I feel so full of energyl
you! Th-thank you! [Stirring after being revived] Thank
Please! Open your eyes! you!
You're a star!
I'm not gonna fall again!
Dodges
Yikes!
Saw it coming!
I'm glad that didn't hit you!
Whoa, that was close!
Amazing!
Wow! Nice dodge!

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I really like our vibe! All down to you, Riki! That was no problem! Hey, not bad!
It's wonderful to be with everyone! And together, no one can beat us! [Groan]...this is bad. These things freak me out...
Fighting alongside you all...is the I'm...happy. Thank you, Shulk! OK, we can do it! Leave this fight to me!
best! I feel the same way, Reyn! "Yes Sir!"... We're not getting anywhere... Guys...is this such a good idea?!
Yeah. I feel it too, ShuIkl Like that right? Let's not lose this vibe,
Feels good, right? Sharla! (Giggles) Right behind you,
That's right, Dunban! mighty Riki!
Let's keep on going, Sharla! (Giggles] Aw, thank you Melia.
Thank you oh mighty Riki! Melia, I Chain attack - ready and waiting!
know exactly how you feel. Right! Chain attack would be good now!
Yeah, let's go, Reyn! Ready to go!
I won't, Dunban. Ready when you are!
The best team ever! Yeah, sometimes you gotta get wild! Victory quotes
Yay! We win! Right. Let's keep going!
[Phew] And we're OKI And we have to patch ourselves up.
Chain attacks We almost didn't make it...! I don't think we can carry on like
I thought it would be much easier. this...
Follow my lead! Melia, now! No problem at all! We've definitely gotten stronger!
Let's finish this together! Alrighty! There’s nothing around here that Let's press on and on and on!
Shulk, now's your chance! OK...my turn! can beat One hit kill! Or something [Laughs]
Reyn, don't mess up! We're not done yet! us! I feel like we can beat anything!
Dunban! My turn! My turn! Should be OK if we fight like this! All done! [Yawn] So tired.
Sharla, you're up next! Hang on! We're not finished!
Riki! It's hero time!

When an ally defeats an enemy

Special conversations after winning a battle
Way to go. Shulk! Perfect shot, Sharla!
Good to see you working hard, Reyn! Riki! That's great! You're always worrying! But thanks! Yeah. I'm doing OK.
Dunban, you're so cool! Melia, you're something else! [Chuckle] You two never change! Okay! Enough messing around, let's
I'm fine. Dunban, but thanks for move on!
asking! Moral? We're still standing aren't
Weelll, you're basically like our baby we?! [Giggle] Thanks! Good job to
Encouragements brother.
[Giggle] Be careful what you wish
you too, Riki!
[Sigh] Like little kids..
Shulk, where's that smile I like so You can do it Melia! for! Shulk, tell me you're OKI S...sorry Reyn, you're asking if we're all right?
much? Don’t you dare give up! Sharla. But do you feel OK?
Reyn! What are you doing?! Gotta concentrate! Gotta focus! I was watching the whole time! Thanks. Dunban, you too.
Dunban! Don't embarrass me! You wouldn't want to let us down [Happy laugh] [Giggles] Good for you. Riki!
Sharla, get with us! now, would you? What, just because we're girls we're I fight with pride, and all my strength!
That's not the hero I've heard about! supposed to be wimps? How rude! Oh! My hero!

Communication after a vision

Reyn, we've got trouble! Riki, what can we do?
Sharla! What are we going to do? Melia. we don't have much time! Monado
Dunban! If we don't do something... Shulk, you saw that, right?
[gasp] The Monado's light...!
But how?!

Vision Tag
We make our own future! Great!
We can change the future! Sorry, not interested in that future Fleeing
Yeah! We did it! D...did that work?!
Let's get out of here!

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DUNBAN
Auto Attack Dodges
[Short battle cry - martial arts style] Useless.
[Short battle cry - martial arts style] Amateurish.
[Short battle cry - martial arts style] Well dodged!
Impressive.
Keep your guard up!
Magnificent footwork!

Arts
Hmph! Electric Gutbuster!
Eat this! I'm without match! Receiving a fatal blow/death
[Longer battle cry - building up Worldly Slash!
power] There is no escape! [Grunt of pain] lmpossi...ble...
Face me if you dare! Steel Strike! [Grunt of pain] [Groans: How can this be?
[Longish battle cry - focusing on Stay calm. Stay focused. [Cry of extreme pain]
breathing] One more push...Final Flicker!
Now! I fear not the Jaws of Death!
[Grunt] Tempest Kick!
Here it comes! Burn! Heat Hazel
[Battle cry • aggressive] Spirit Breath! Change in Hitpoints
Die! Soaring Tempeeest!
Dodge this! [Build up power] Thunder! I've been getting careless... Don't rush! Keep your cool!
I'll cut you all to shreds! Demon Slayer! We're under too much pressure Everyone! Don't let your guard
Take this! Dance with me! here.. down! Get a hold of yourself!
At last, the Volf bears his fangs! Bom in a world of strife... Final push! Steel yourself! The fight has only just
Prepare yourself! ...Against the odds... Your days are numbered! begun!
One! We choose to fightl The enemy must not dictate our We’re not going to lose that easily!
Two! Blossom dance! pace! What strength!
Three! Monado Buster! At this rate it's only a matter of time Yeah! Time to show off our might!
You're finished! Monado Enchant! before we lose! Victory is within our grasp!
Gale Slash! Good. We're moving as one.
Looks like we're setting the pace.

Targeting an opponent
Follow my lead! Don't lose focus! Don't hold back!
Speaking to party members Let’s go! Make it a swift victory!
Unless we fight, we cannot proceed. If we're outmatched we have to pull
Shulk! Melia. I'm sorry...
No mercy! back!
Reyn! Dickson!
I don't have time for small fry.
Fiora! Mumkhar!
Sharla! The real fight begins now Shulk.
Riki! We aren't here to lose, Reyn.
Melia!
Shulk! No!
Stand, my sister!
Sharla, take my hand.
Giving orders
Reyn. I told you not to lose focus... We need your strength, Riki. We must focus our efforts!
It...can't be.. Fiora... Melia, time to fightl Use your judgement!
No! Sharla! We can rest later! Full-on assault!
R...Riki! Focus on defence!
Roger!
Understood.

Receiving healing
Nicely done.
Thanks.

Tension gauge
I feel my power returning to mel Push on, Shulk!
I am Dunban! Attack me, if you dare! I praise your fighting spirit, Reyn!
Don't get careless. Shulk. Beautiful movement, Fiora.
Hit Reyn! Don't lose your cool! You have Fire at will, Sharla!
become a formidable fighter, Go wild, Riki!
Felt that, huh?! Fiora! Give no quarter, Melia!
Just like that! That's the spirit, Sharla! I'm having a lapse of
Not bad! Keep it up, Rikil concentration...
That's the spirit! Melia, this is unexpected. I just cannot focus.
Inspirational!
Magnificent attack!

Referring to the number of enemies

Failed Attacks They grow in number!
Was this the wrong tactical choice?
Huh? This is the last one.
Insolent...
Forget it.
Everyone fails occasionally!
Just don't lose your focus!
I...missed?! Ally assistance
Get up! Do you want to let it end like this?
Get a hold ot yourself! Apologies...This isn't...me...
Th-this isn't like me... We cannot fall here!
Can you stand? Apologies...I...can’t explain this...
Grab on! Looks like I owe you.
Thank you. [Short groan] No rest for the wicked.

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At last, we move at the same pace. [Hmph] You may be right, Riki! Ahh,
Everyone, feel the flow of battle! this is how we used to fight! And
Channel our unity...into strength! let's keep it that way, Reyn! We’re
Focus on this moment, Shulk. Reyn, not done here yet, Fiora! Focus that
keep up that momentum! Unity is energy, and let us finish this! Sharla!
vital to a superior team, Fiora! This We shall follow your lead, Riki!
is the power of unity, Sharla! Hmph, Melia, your kind words spur me on!
such overexuberance. Watch The time has come! Prepare for a
yourself, Riki. chain attack!
Melia, you think as I do. Good coll, Now! Use a chain attack and finish
Shulk! this!
Good! Just don't run off by yourself, You’ll be gone before you know
Reyn! what hit you!
As I with you, sister! I was bom ready.
Let's aim higher, Sharla! Time to show our true power!
Exactly, Melia! That's the source of
our strength!

Battle Commentary
Chain attacks Pitiful! Hmm...Not bad.
This isn’t good. I'm not too partial to these.
Prepare for our fury! Melia! Get ready! Cut the enemy down! Leave this to me!
On my mark! Leave it to me! [Exclamation of frustration] What's This one will take some time to bring
Shulk. GO! [Manly shout of confirmation] going wrong? down.
Reyn. NOW! More!
Fiora, your turn! Dickson! Get ’em!
Sharla! Full force! Here I come!
Riki, don't mess up! You cannot escape!

Victory quotes
Prepare for the next fight! We should reconsider our tactics.
When an ally defeats an enemy Victory is ours!
That was a...lucky escape.
Tend to your wounds and prepare for
the next battle!
Shulk! Superb! Riki strikes! Tend to your wounds before we I can see this isn't pushing you at all.
Reyn, that’s good! Melia, impressive! move on! But we mustn't be careless!
Fiora! Good. Hah! In true Dickson style. It'll take more than that to slow us Looks like we managed to survive.
Sharla! Great shot! down. A pretty good battle.
[Hmph] I expected a tougher battle. The taste of victory is sweet.
Not bad. Not bad at all.
Let's press on.

Encouragements
This is just the beginning, Shulk! Reyn, We need you, Melia. Special conversations after winning a battle
snap out of it! Face your enemy, C’mon you can do it!
Fiora! Sharla, pull yourself together. Don't lose focus on the battle! Don't get cocky! Slay focused, stay No, let's pretend it didn't happen.
The real fight starts now, Riki! We need your strength. sharp! Fiora! Don't push yourself too hard.
Fiora, how are you doing? You're doing a magnificent job as
So that’s how it is? Given up the hero.
sword already? And as one, we will always be
Riki, mighty Heropon, l can see that victorious.
you are in pain! Fiora, are you OK? Hah! That's right, Riki.
I don't remember asking about you. Agreed. Let's continue With this
Communication after a vision Amateurish. team.
Reyn, what are you babbling on Agreed. It would make a
Reyn, got some trouble. Melia, let's go! about? magnificent coat!
Sharla, what should we do? Fiora, you can do it, right? Indeed! It would make a spectacular
Riki! Time to prove your mettle as a Shulk, did you see that? coat!
hero!

Monado
The power of the Monado! What?
How is this possible?
Vision Tag
There's still a way! That won't happen!
We carve our own future! We seized our future!
Hah! We choose our own path!

Fleeing
Everyone! Fall back!

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REYN
Auto Attack Receiving a fatal blow/death
[Grunt of exertion] [Grunt of pain] Not gonna...make it.
Eat this! [Grunt of pain] [cough on verge of death]
[Shout of exertion] [Cry of extreme pain] N-no way...

Arts Change in Hitpoints

[Battle cry] You're going down! WILD...DOWN! [Pained breath] This ain't good. Yeah, let's end this!
Outta my way! Gotta focus on guarding! [Short groan] This really ain't good. Right! We can do it!
[Shout] WAR SWING! Not long now! Sorry. I gotta focus.
Get Outta here! SWORD DRIVEI All right, we can do it! Don't give up! I'm right next to you!
I'll take you all on! I'm gonna go BESERK on you! Things are getting a bit hairy. Gaah, we're not in a good rhythm.
Now! SHIELD BASH! We gotta turn the tables! This one's not giving up!
You want a piece of me? Engage! Hey, not bad! Let's keep it up guys! Yeah, this is a good pace!
Let's do this! This is it! LAST STAND! Everyone, let’s keep up the pressure! Hehl Let's go far a quick win!
[Battle cry] Feel my RAGE!
You're toast! Suck on this! Magnum CHARGE!
Bring it on! BONE UPPER!
This is gonna hurt! DIVING SOBA! [Martial arts-esque
[Shout] battle cry]
Dodge this! AURAAA BURST! Targeting an opponent
Bring it! ANCHOR CHAIN!
Hammer, BEAAT! Here we go! LARIAT! Let's give 'em hell! Leave it to Reyn!
BRING IT ON, SCUMBAGS!! Oi! OVER time for pain! Let me at 'em!
HERE! It's crushing time! Are you nuts?!
We won't know unless we give it a Hah! It was over before it even
try! started!
This'll be a breeze.

Giving orders
Speaking to party members Go for this one!
Uh, do what you think's best!
Shulk! OLD MAAAAAN! Everyone get in the fray!
Melia! FIORA! Keep your guard up!
Sharla! What are you doing, Shulk?! Get up! I'm on it!
Dunban! Fiora, snap out of it! Not a problem!
Rikli Dunban, this ain't like you!
Fiora! Sharla, c'mon!
SHULK! Take your nap later, old man!
MELIA! On your feet. Princess!
SHARLA! No giving up now! Receiving healing
DUNBAN! Dickson!
Cheers!
Thanks!

Hit
Yeah! You like that?
Oh yeah baby!
Yeah! That's it!
Get in there!
Hey. don't hog all the glory!
Nice attack!

Failed Attacks
What?l
Missed!!!
Forget it! Hit 'em hard next time!
What's done is done - move on!
Everyone misses sometimes!
[noise of frustration] Too quick for me!

Dodges
That was too close!
Hah! Child's play!
Woo! You beauty!
[Pained sigh] Too close!
Awesome!
Nicely done!

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Yeah, I'm turnin' up the heat! You tell 'em.ShuIkl Sharla, what're we gonna do? Melia, can you handle this? Yo Fiora!
[Battle cry] Losing ain’t on the cards Now you're talking my language. Dunban, we've gotta do something! Let's sort this! You saw it - right, Shulk?
today! Fiora! I'm counting on ya, old man!
Yeah ShuIk! Get stuck in! [Heh heh heh] Lookin' forward to
Lead the way, Fiora! this! Blow 'em away, Sharla!
Right behind you, Dunbanl Don't get too crazy, old geezer!
Sharla, fire it up! Wow, Melia! Don't let up now! Gah, I
Fuzzball on the loose, people! can’t get warmed up.
Woah! Check out Melia! Nah. I can't get into it...

Vision Tag
Referring to the number of enemies
Oh yeah! Reyn time, baby!
Heads up, guys, more company! Yeah! That'll sort it nicely! End of the Iine line for you, pal.
Wooh! Come out of nowhere! You see that? Eh? Keep your stinkin' future!
Yeah! Just one left!

Ally assistance
Wake up! We're not losing you!
What're you playing at? Now's no time to nap! [Howls] I'm
[groan]...Who am I? back baby! What's wrong with me?!
Get up! Thanks, I owe you! Battle Commentary
Grab my hand! Ah right! I’m still good to go!
Cheers! No sweat! Hey, we're doing pretty well!
[Disgruntled noise]... This ain't lookin' I hate these things.
peachy. This one's mine!
Keep up the pressure, guys! Are we insane?!
This is bad...real bad.

Party Gauge
OK now we're getting started! All [Heh] Good to have you around
right, now tear 'em upl [Shouts] Melia!
We are the greatest! So this is what That’s right! Ain’t no stopping us!
teamwork is? Yeah! Fiora, let's show [Whoops] Stop it, Fiora. You're makin' Victory quotes
'em what we got! me cry!
[Laughs] Thanks to you, Dunbanl You You can count on me, Dunban! That all you got?! Yeah, we got 'em That...was lucky.
said it, Sharla! I dunno what you mean, Sharla, but I good! Man, that was too close. Man, that was scary.
We ain't even started yet, gramps! love it! [exhales] Glad we turned that Good thing I'm here! ...No? Anyone?
Now ya gettin' it, Melia! Let's show 'em just how heroic we around. Man, didn't even break a Man. what a bunch of jokers.
Right with you, Shulk! can be! sweat! [Laughs] Don't mess with the All right, we came through!
Yeah. Fiora, ain’t that the truth? Yeah, Melial Let's smosh 'em to bits! best! Let's not lose our heads though! Heh! Not even a challenge!
Yeah, no one's gonna stop us, All right! A chain attack'll finish 'em! Who else wants some? Aah, nothing like a good fight!
Dunban! Chain attack, ready to roll!
With you and me here, what do you We're gonna knock your block ofll
expect? Been waitin’ for this!
Nah, fuzz face. The thanks goes to Yeah! Let's do it!
me!

Special conversations after winning a battle

Heh! Nothing's gonna touch you as Oh wait, I got a sudden pain in the
long as I'm around! neck!
Chain attacks Hey, don't sweat it! Before you know That was a superb moral victory,
it, you'll be the one watching my ladies.
Let's do this! Gel 'em, Melia! back! Hey! Aren't we forgetting someone?
All right! Take it to 'em! Shulk! You're Ya! Yeah, thanks man! When I get my hands on you. I'm
up! I know, I know! [laughs hard] You crack me up, gonna...! Oh, forget it. Is everyone all
Fiora, its up to you! Ain't over yet! Dickson, your move! Shulk! right?
Dunban! Your turn! YEAH! Reyn time! Hah! No escape! Man, am I good or am I good? Charming! I don't know why I
Go Sharla! You're up next, furball! Dunban, with you around, there ain't bother! How would you rate me in
no stoppin' us! that battle? Aw man, after all my
Yes sir! training... Hah! When the going gets
I'm on fire! Sharla, did ya see me? going, the tough get tough!
Did ya see what I did? You can't have a rainbow without
Aw c'mon, that’s not fair! Reyn, baby!
What? Who are you calling That’s how I like It guys. Take 'em
'sidekick'?! down In one fell sweep!
Stupid furry volleyball I'm gonna... Just goes to show, brawn is better
When an ally defeats an enemy [Yawn] sorry sorry. Didn't get enough than brains!
sleep. Why don't we grab some shut What? What did I say?!
Get in there, Shulk! Nice one, my furry friend! eye?
Nice one, Fiora! You've got the skills, Melia! I won't let 'em lay a single finger on
Well played, Dunban! S Good job, Dickson! you, Sharla!
harla, nicely done! I'm doing good 'n' all, Dunban!

Monado
Encouragements Love seeing the Monado in action!
What? Is this for real?
C'mon Shulk, get it together! Fiora, Let's up the ante. Melia.
it ain't over yet! Dunban, what's Give it some oomph!
wrong? You can do it, Sharla! C'mon, we’re depending on ya!
We're not done yet, furball! Lets get 'em! Fleeing
[frustrated grunt] Let's split!

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SHARLA
Auto Attack Receiving a fatal blow/death
[Grunt when attacking] [Grunt of pain] Go...Gadolt...
Now! [Grunt of pain] I'm s-sorry...
Fire! [Cry of extreme pain]

Arts Change in Hitpoints

One Heal Bullet, coming right up! Heal Bullet! Clear! [Slight groan] I'm not doing too well. Looks like it's no problem.
Eat this electric round! Thunder Bullet! Fire! [Panting] I'm not sure how much You don't need to tell me!
Deploying shield! Shield Bullet! longer I can last. Wait, don't rush off!
I’ll fix you up! Cure Bullet! Go! Just a little more! Keep it up, Sorry. It's my fault.
All right! Showtime! Drive Boost! Fire! Hope that works! everyone! It's just a matter of time Don’t panic! Let's get it together!
Some therapy coming up! Heal Blast! Clear! now! [frustrated noise] No! We're
I won't lose anyone on the field! Give me some space! Heal Round! Not good, we're gonna get beaten outmatched!
Game over. Head Shot! like this. Looks like we don't need my medical
Rip through the air! Metal Blast! I can't heal fast enough. skills.
Got you in my sights! Aura Bullet! Go! Nice! Looks like we're calling the Let's keep on going!
Let's fire it up! Heat Bullet! Yeah! shots here. If we fight like this, we can't lose!
[Aggressive shout - getting up close Head Shaker!
and personal] Covert Stance!
Need some camouflage! Heal Counter! Go!
You can stick it out! Tranquilizer! Good night! Targeting an opponent
That's enough! OK! Cure Round!
Is everyone OK? Gotta cool off! OK! All right, let's do this!
Venting heat. OK! Right, good to go! Let's get this party started!
Don't do anything stupid now!
Sometimes you gotta face your
fears!

Speaking to party members Giving orders

Shulk! C'mon Shulk, you can do it!
Reyn! Get up, Reyn! This is our target! Let's get this done and dusted! Don't
Fiora! Don't give up, Fiora! I'll leave it to your judgement. let a single one escape!
Dunban! Dunban, the battle's just beginning, Let's go all out! I don't want anyone dying out there!
Riki! right? Concentrate on defence! You trying to get us killed?
Melia! Riki, you can go for a nap later! Gotcha! OK! Let's sort this out nice and
Shulk! Get up...please! Wake up, Melia. OK! quickly.
N-no Reynl REEEIIN! Hey hey, we're not done here yet!
Fiora, don't die! Shulk!
That's not possible...Dunban! Reyn!
Riki? Riki! RIKIIII! Dickson!
Melia. I'm so sorry! Receiving healing
Thanks!
I owe you!

Tension gauge
Hit Things are really heating up! Reyn, do your thing!
Playtime's over! Try and dodge this! Nothing's stopping you, Fiora!
How d'you like that?! Shulk, that's good! Dunban, you really are a hero!
The next one'll hurt even more! Don't give 'em an inch, Reynl Show 'em what you're made of, Riki!
Fantastic! That's a good sign, Fiora! [Laughs] Nice to see you get into it,
That’s the spirit! Hero Dunban, back with a Melia.
Guess I gotta try harder! vengeance! Don't get too excited, I just can't keep focused. I don't see
That was a beauty! Riki! [Hah!] Don’t mess with Melia! how we can win...
Take it away, Shulk!

Failed Attacks Referring to the number of enemies

I wont miss next time!
I missed?! Enemy Reinforcements!
Forget about it! What a pain. They're coming in
Don't worry about it! Don't get stuck droves! This is the last one!
in a rut! How did I miss?!

Ally assistance
Snap out of it! I don’t want to lose anyone else!
Dodging an attack Wake up! Sorry. I’m slowing us down. Gadolt ...I
[Sleepy groan] can still fight!
Don't underestimate me! C'mon, up you get! Thanks, I was seeing stars there. Sorry,
Over here, slowcoach! Grab my hand! and thanks.
Nicely done! Thanks! I'm OK. I'm good to go.
That'll show 'em!
Keep it up!
Beautiful dodge!

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Now we're working as one! We're Melia! Couldn't have said it better Reyn, this doesn't look good! Melia, help!
starting to look like a team! All of our myself! Dunban, we need to do something! Fiora, deal with this, would you?
hearts and minds as one! That's right, You too, Shulk! Riki, I'm counting on you! Shulk, you saw it right?
Shulk! We already know that, Reyn!
Reyn, don't jump the gun now. [little [Little laugh] Calm down, Fiora.
laugh] We're not going anywhere!
Me too, Fiora. OK Dunban!
Dunban, have you just noticed? But you're the one falling behind!
"Sidekick"? Well, whatever makes you We're counting on you, Melia! Response to a vision
happy [laughs] Attagirl! OK! Chain attack time!
You said it, Shulk! Everyone ready for a chain attack? Shulk, are you serious?
Let's do it, Reyn! I have a clear shot! Ready and I'II see to it that doesn't happen!
And you too, Fiora! waiting! Don't worry. I'll deal with it! We can
I will never forget it, Dunban! Yeah! Fire it up! change the future!
That's right, Riki! You can do it! Got it! I only need one shot! I've got an idea. Leave it to me!

Vision Tag
Right, what's next? Phew! Should be OK now.
Gadolt...I did it! Don't think you can decide our
Yeah! futures!
Chain attacks Yeah, that's good!
Start the chain attack! Melia, your turn!
Nothing can withstand our chain OK!
attack! I'm on it!
Shulk, you're next! Don't screw up. Hey, not so fast!
Reyn! Fiora, now you! Dunban! Do Dickson, you're up next. Battle Commentary
your thing! Riki, you can do it! My turn next!
We're not finished yet! No sweat! I think we can do it! This one's all
I'm not liking this. guns blazing! I can handle this one!
Let's keep this up guys? No...it can't be!
We have to do something!

When an ally defeats an enemy

Sharp as a nail, Shulk! Riki! Well done!
Reyn, you did it! This is why we count on you, Melia! Victory quotes
Fiora, nice! Very skillful, Dickson.
Always the hero, eh Dunban? We took this victory together! I thought we were done for.
Good job all! Maybe we should stop here for a
Let's take a quick breather... while.
Wow, that was quite a workout... Let's keep on going like this, guys!
That was almost too easy! We make a great team!
Looks like this place is going easy on Right, shall we?
Encouragements us! Let's stay alert.
OK let’s get going!
[Audible sign] I could really do with a
shower right now.
C'mon, we need you, Shulk! Come on, Melia, give it your all! A victory for teamwork!
Get back to it, Reyn! Let's give our all.
Fiora, laugh in the face of adversity! You can do better than that!
Dunban, I expected more from a Can you still fight?
hero!
Riki! Get it together! Special conversations after winning a battle
[Oh!] I...uh...wasn't really looking... Reyn, it's "swoop" not "sweep"! Did
Er...I'm here too y'know? you even try to go to school? Why
[Giggle] l‘m just teasing. do I waste my time...
Oh let him have a go, Dunban! Oh no, I can't let that one slip by.
Oh really? Sure you won't shoot Family is so important. I wonder how
yourself in the paw? Juju's doing...
Wow, thanks. I don't know what to Good to have you with us, Dunban.
say! Isn't it quiet without Reyn or Riki
I thank you Reyn. around?
[Chuckle] Reyn? You bash, we talk. Now you wait just a minute!
Yes. Amateurish.

Monado
Th-this is the power of the Monado?!
What? No way! The Monado...

Fleeing
Pull back!

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RIKI
Auto Attack Receiving a fatal blow/death
Monster [attack noise]! [Squeal of pain] Riki... so... hungry...
Crash-powl [Squeal of pain] Sidekicks...finish...fight...
Hiya-chop! [Cry of extreme pain]

Arts Change in Hitpoints

Here, there, everywhere! Happy Happy...TIME! Riki getting hungry... Finish in one hit smack-pow!
Heropon snap-chomp! Bitey Bitey! Riki tummy rumbling... Finish fight, Heropon's job.
Heropon always take chance! Riki sneaky! This one die soon. Thanks Riki! No panic!
[Fake cry of pain] Riki...can't go onl [Hyuuuu]...Avenge...Riki... This one soon get sleepy! No lose spirit! Is bad!
Heropon's breath make monster sick! You have lurgy! What wrong? Sidekicks all separate! Chance come when in pickle.
Nopon dance make all into Everybody! Hero Time! Riki try harder. Sidekicks try harder First time monster this strong!
Heropon! Roly-Poly keep on rolling! too! Yeah yeah!
All fall down! Crash-splat! Now now! Behave! Everyone getting happy-joyl Sidekicks all trying hard!
You! Listen to Heropon! [growl/build up] RIKI IS ANGRY! My sidekicks do good! Riki having lots of fun!
Riki make you pay! Sleeepy sleeepy! Bedtime!
Riki make you [yawn] You can do it!
Heropon breath smell great! Ooooo...PEEKABOO!
HAIYA! Say..SORRY!
Heropon very cool! Bu-bu-bu.. BURNINATE!
Targeting an opponent
Heropon run from nothing! Fu-fu-fu...FREEZINATE!
Sidekicks! Riki lead you to battle! Leave it to Heropon!
Heropon save sidekicks! SUPER! RIKI! TANTRUM!
Riki is Heropon so feel no fear! You dare challenge Heropon!
Heropon biggest strongest! Hehehe YOINK!
Heropon Riki is here! [Bruce Lee Sidekicks! Try hard!
All goodies belong to Riki!
sound] Riki is scared...but hero so no lose!
Opponent no matter. Riki always OK! Riki can win by himself!

Giving orders
Friends thump this one!
Speaking to party members Friends act on own!
Super duper attack! [
Shulk! Sharla, why you no move?
Hmm!] Defend, defend!
Reyn! Melly! Please move!
Aye aye! Nose mouth!
Fiora! Shulk, now no sleepy time!
Roger yes sir!
Dundun! Reyn, pretending to be dead...bad
Sharla! Reyn!
Melly! Fiora must stand up!
Oo? Shulk what wrong? Hero can never fail!
Reyn no fall down! Sharla have tough time?
Fiora is sleepy? Melly, try hard with Riki! Receiving healing
Dundun is hungry? Riki get lonely without you!
Riki full of happy!
Riki smiley happy!

Tension gauge
Riki so excited! Get 'em Shulk! Smash pow!
Riki so excited gonna burst! Riki no have cards to lose with!
Hit Shulk also excited? Fiora make Riki smile!
Riki feel hot! Riki can say cool things too!
Yay yay!
Fiora have fun, Riki want fun too! [Squeel] Don't shoot Riki!
You taste Heropon power!
Power sound like sour! Sweets are [Oooh] Melly say pretty things!
Very good nice!
better! [Yawn] Riki tired now.
Riki also try hard!
Yummy! Riki want to eat up too! Riki want to go home.
Riki do better than anyone!
Riki light too! But fast!
Big smash bang attack!

Referring to the number of enemies

Failed Attacks
[Yelp/Squeal] Many monsters! More
No move! Slop! monsters? Help!
Hold still! Last one! [Squeal]
No worry! Riki knows you hit next
time.
Riki no give up. You no give up too.
Riki doesn't mind!
Riki. mssed... Ally assistance
Wakey wakey! Time for dindins! [Yay]
No sleep now! Help! Heropon back from dead!
[Groan] Riki go to bed now. Rikiiii has the poweeeeer!
Hey! Stand on two foots! Why Riki see tweeting birds?
Play on floor later! Sidekicks, good job!
Dodges Heropon is BACK! Heropon back! Now please heal!
Naanaa nana naa [childish taunt]
Nopon special move! Swoosh-
dodge!
Wow! You dodge good!
You copy swoosh-dodge technique!
Riki proud of sidekick!
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Riki’s sidekicks do good! Yep! Team looking good! [Giggle] Lights out! Riki feels tired.
Riki’s friends winning! Thank you Riki Riki is also greatest strength! Victory for heroes! Riki go to bed now.
time? Riki and friends the best! [Phew] Riki nearly got squashed! Victory to Riki!
All follow Riki! But Riki more greatest than Reyn! [Groan] Make it easy for Riki! Riki like fighting easy monsters!
Shulk only need Heropon Riki! But Riki so happy Fiora so happy! Riki here to save the day! Riki strong! Uh huh.
Riki already started! Not be same [Battle cry] Heropon here to save Sidekicks make Riki proud! This battle become Nopon legend.
without Riki! Heropon and Herohom day! Not bad not bad! Eeeh? So soon finish?
invincible! And tummies and paws as one! Everyone do good!
Is coz Riki is here, yes. But Riki worth Melly fight hard! Riki copy Melly!
100 Nopon! Riki together too! Woowoo! Chain attack chance
Yeah! Follow behind Riki! Is Riki so time! Ready, steady, chain attack!
handsome?! Yeah! Bang-smack-pow-crash!
Riki only feel Dundun's scary voice! Ready Riki ready!
Riki LOVE chain attack!

Special conversations after winning a battle

Thanks to Riki’s sidekicks we win! Yeah! Reyn is cleaner, so like
Chain attacks No see anyone else. Must be you. sweeping [chuckle]
Riki try REALLY hard! Melly always welcome!
Sidekicks, follow Riki! Melly! Do it good!
What? No way! You watching Riki? Reyn give one biscuit for every
Let's go go go! Here Riki go!
Hehehe..y-you wrong, Riki try really stroke! Do friends think Riki is good
Shulk go now! Leave it to Heropon!
hard. Heropon? Really? Riki so happy!
No be slow. Reyn! Again! Again!
[Winces] Nothing can beat Riki! Melly and Fiora! Have no scary! For
Up to Fiora now! Heropon beat enemy good!
Mighty Riki also amazing with gun! mighty Heropon here!
Hero Dundun go! One more!
Oh no! Riki NEED paws! Justice duo. Riki and Dundun is here!
Sharla! Pow-blam yeah!
Melly! Riki try REALLY hard! You see it? Sharla, have no scary!
Fiora! Good job! Well done! Wh-what about Riki?
Reyn is smelly Orluga. No good job
for you!
[chuckles] Even Riki know that not
right!
When an ally defeats an enemy
Shulk! Good boy! Riki no outdone by Dundun!
Reyn steal Riki’s one! Sharla is cool!
Fiora do good! Riki want be like Melly!

Monado
Riki want to play with Monado!
Monado, what wrong?!
Encouragements
Shulk no give up! Melly want a hug?
Riki know a different Reyn! Riki be happy!
Cheer up, Fiora! Nopon dance make happies!
Dundun! Hero must be happy! Try hard! No give up!
Sharla? What wrong?

Communication after a vision

Reyn, this doesn't look good! Melia, help!
Dunban, we need to do something! fiora, deal with this, would you?
Riki, I'm counting on you! Shulk, you saw it right?

Vision Tag
Right, who's next? hew! Should be OK now.
Gadolt...I did It! Don't think you can decide our
Yeah! futures!
Yeah, that's good!

Battle Commentary
Easy peasy! [Hmm] Go Riki and friends!
Riki not happy. Riki no like these.
Yeah! Go go go! Riki want to bam-smack this time!
Riki can do better. N...nooo.

Fleeing
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Auto Attack Receiving a fatal blow/death
[Attack noise 1] [Grunt of pain] I’m...sorry...
[Attack noise 2] [Grunt of pain] My strength...slipping away...
[Attack noise 3] [Cry of extreme pain]

Arts Change in Hitpoints

Roaring thunder! Dark Element! I fear I approach my limit... Indeed. I concur.
Star-searing flames of absolution! Shadow Stitch! Were we...too reckless? What? Don’t you dare give up! Is
Ancient spirit of ice, to me! Summon Copy! Almost there! Don't lose focus! Let us that all the backbone you have?
The darkness of sleep embraces you! Reflection! Manifest! move in for the kill! Now is the time to fight with all your
Witness my true power! Summon Wind! We must not let ourselves be cowed! might!
Feel darkness blacker than midnight! Summon Earth! If this continues, we are in grave This battle may be tough! Be on your
Your fighting spirit...is mine! Summon Aqua! peril! Hmm...a rather advantageous guard!
Surging torrent, strike our foes! Accept this gift of healing! position. Indeed, victory lies within our grasp!
Raging squall! Spear Break! [Attack shout]! Good. Just as I envisioned. Let us Then let us finish this right now!
Succumb to the power of earth! Power...Effect! keep up this flow!
Water, the source of all life! Burst...EEEEEEEND!
From my flesh and blood, be healed! Prepare yourself!... MIND BLAST!
En Garde! Elemental Burst! Targeting an opponent
Shield and protect us from harm! Elemental Shoot!
Return to chaos! Now! Starlight Knee! Ow ow-ouch! Everyone! Stay on your guard! Display no mercy!
Behold my power! Tear through the enemy! Vertical Prepare yourselves! I expect nothing short of our very
Go! Bolt! Now you shall witness our power! best!
Manifest yourself! Bum to ashes! Flare Impulse! Even when victory seems Surely, this is folly!
Summon Bolt! Freeze! Ice Wave! impossible...we march on! I will give it my all, no matter the
Summon Flare! Shred the enemy! Razor Wind! Hmph. This represents no problem enemy!
Summon Ice! Squirm! Poison Earth! whatsoever.
Hypnosis! Now! Healing Aqua!

Giving orders
Focus your attacks!
Speaking to party members Act as you see fit!
Strike with all your might!
Shulk! Riki! Get up! Please!
Defence is the best policy!
Reyn! That one such as Dunban could fall
Very well!
Fiora! so easily...
Understood.
Dunban! Shulk! You cannot fall here.
Sharla! Reyn, get a hold of yourself!
Riki! Fiora, we are not done here yet!
Shulk...it can't be! Dunban! This is not like you!
By the Bionis.. Reyn! Sharla! On your feet!
Fiora! No... Riki! You're the Heropon, remember? Receiving healing
Sharla! Stay with us! We are far from finished here!
My thanks.
I am in your debt!

Tension gauge
Hit
ake me lightly at your peril! May your aim be true, Sharla.
Aah, the weak spot! Oppose me and your destruction is I admire your courage. Shulk!
Witness my power! inevitable! I wish I could share your ferocity,
Your skill is captivating! Do not hesitate, Shulk! Reyn! That you could, Fiora!
Impressive! Reyn, I suggest you keep your cool. The return of the great hero Dunban!
Inspiring. I shall do my best too! Your actions impress me, Fiora. Let us end this in one go. Sharla!
Excellent attack! As if returning to your former glory, I feel excited too, Riki!
Dunban! My concentration wanes...
[Giggle] You always keep me calm, My composure has left me.
Riki.

Failed Attacks
How is that possible?
Referring to the number of enemies
The next one will hit!
[Grunt of frustration] They are without
Pay it no heed!
number! Enemy Reinforcements!
Next time, you will succeed.
Is this the final one?
Sometimes these things happen!
Impossible!

Ally assistance
Compose yourself! You still have much to do!
Wake up! I hear your words!
Dodging an attack W-what happened? Power...flows through me!
Take my hand! My head spins quite fiercely...
Not a chancel Come! On your feet! You have my gratitude!
Pathetic! Thank you! Sorry to bother you. I am fine now.
Well evaded!
Good footwork!
Most impressive!
I'd expect no less from you!

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Now I see there is strength In unity. Indeed. Sharla. This pleases me.
Helping each other is our greatest I have been blessed with good
strength! friends.
I shall honour everyone's trust in me! Thank you, Shulk!
Yes. I feel it too, Shulk. Reyn! Consign the enemy to oblivion!
That's right! That sent shivers down my spine,
I agree? Fiora.
I'm looking forward to the results! Understood, Dunban!
We must nurture this unity! [Laughs] This sensation... It is truly amazing,
Happy Heropon Riki! Sharla!
Let us exhibit our strength, Shulk! I am with you, Riki!
Foolhardy and reckless as usual, Everyone, prepare for a chain
Reyn! attack!
Your words ring true, Fiora! Now is the time to unleash a chain
I feel it, Dunban. attack!
[Giggles] Without a doubt, your I shall focus all my ether energy!
Rikiness. I am prepared!
Agreed. Begin!

Chain attacks
Follow my lead! Now, Riki!
Show no restraint! Leave it to me!
Shulk, you're next! Acknowledged.
Reyn, charge! There's more to come!
Fiora, your turn!
Dunban, finish it!
My turn!
You must suffer more!
Battle Commentary
Sharla, your turn! Victory! Things are going to plan!
l don't like this feeling. I'm not so partial to these.
Drive the enemy back! I shall crush the enemy!
[Tut] This is not good. This does not look promising.

When an ally defeats an enemy

Excellent, Shulk! Your reputation is deserved, Dunban!
Was that the handiwork of Reyn? Sharla, beautiful shot!
You have fearsome power, Fiora Riki - well done!
Victory quotes
Victory is sweetest when you can What doesn't kill you makes you
share it! stronger...apparently...
We are victorious! I prepared myself for the worst!
Quickly! Tend to the wounded! I see your strength is the genuine
Barely a victory at all... article!
Encouragements A flawless victory! But we cannot be reckless!
Only now have you realised our true I see life outside my world is not easy.
We need you. Shulk! We require your medical skills, Sharla!
power. Not a bad battle.
Reyn, where is your fighting spirit? We can eat afterwards, Riki!
Let us hurry onwards. We are victorious.
Remember why we fight, Fiora! Slay focused!
Let us remain vigilant!
This is not becoming of the mighty Do not fret, I am with you!
Dunban! Come, now is the time to shine!

Special conversations after winning a battle

Communication after a vision No, I am fine. Dunban.. I think you need to have a
Reyn, however, I'm not so sure talk with Reyn.
Reyn, this may be somewhat Riki, do something!
about. Here Riki Riki Riki! May I stroke your fur,
troublesome! Fiora, con you handle it?
Quite, I'm afraid you have much please?
Sharla, what should we do? Shulk, you saw it too?
to learn about the fairer sex, Shulk. Fighting beside Homs and Mechon..
Dunban, we must act!
[Hearty laugh] I never imagined this day would
I'm speechless! come.
Sharla, your skill is truly unrivalled! How can you be so small and have
Of course, you sweet thing. Who’s a so much energy, Riki?
brave boy? [Laughs] Hero of the Homs, you have
Indeed. We ought to build a a mean streak!
Vision Tag monument to mark such a rare
occurrence.
In battle or at rest, the softest of all
Nopon!
The future can be changed! Take that! The head! Shoot him in the head! Aww...But what about Sharla?
I cannot abide such a dark fate! Your future is no more!
There! Phew, what a scrape!

Monado
Fleeing So this is the legendary Monado?!
Retreat! The Monado... has abandoned us.

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DICKSON
Arts Ally assistance
You're in my sights! Hold it! Heal Bolt! Get a grip! Man, I'm not what I used to be.
Eat this? Thunderbolt! You OK?

Speaking to party members Party Gauge

Dunban! You've gotta support us till the end! Show this weakling a thing or two! Let's bury 'em!
Mumkhar! Shulk!
Shulk, pick up your sword and fight! Reyn!
Nap on your own time, Reyn! Sharla!
Is that all you've got, beast-boy? Riki!
[Noise of exasperation] I'm past my Melia! Chain attacks
prime all right
You're up next, Shulk! Sharla, aim well!
Boy! You're next. I know!
Charge, beasty! Hey, we're not done with you yet!
Hit
Like that eh? And another one!
Pathetic! You ain't leavin' me behind! Encouragements
Not bad! Nice attack!
Are you even trying? C'mon! Chin up!
That all you got?!

Failed Attacks
Bah! Mechon hocus-pocus!
Stand still!
There's always a next time!
That ain't like you!
Battle Commentary
Forget about it! Dare to dodge me?! Gah, there's no end to this! Right, who else wants some?!
Small fry! Annoying runts!

Dodging
You even trying? You got the moves!
Stupid piece of junk.
[Laugh] Well played!
You're on fire!
Nice dodge!
MUMKHAR
Targeting an opponent
Time to show 'em what Homs can What a pain...All right, let's do it.
really do! Heh! This might be tricky.
Arts
Eat this! Hell dive claw! Yeah! SUFFER!
[Surging Battle cry] Hell! Dive! CLAW! I'll tear you limb from limb! [Sadistic
[Surging Battle cry] HELL HOUND! laugh]
Receiving a fatal blow/death
[short sharp pain 1] My bad luck...ends here 'n' all...
[short sharp pain 2]
[Longer pain]
Hit
Die already! Mercy is for the weak!
[Sadistic Laugh] Heh! I could've done that.
That's it!

Change in Hitpoints Failed Attacks

[Tut] Pesky rascal! This is gonna be tough! Stay still! C'mon, get with it!
OK let's scrap 'em! OK. let's finish this job! You're having a laugh! You're slowing us down mate.
Save your whining and fight! What're you playing at?

Dodging
Receiving healing Not a scratch! Nice moves!
Way too slow! I could've dodged that!
Aah, cheers. Yeaah! Hah! Guess that won't stop you.

Receiving a fatal blow/death

[Grunt of pain] [Cry of extreme pain]
Tension gauge [Grunt of pain] This ain't...funny...
Let's wrap this fight up! Let's see whatcha got, Reyn!
Shulk - good! Just keep supporting us eh?
Gelling back into the swing of it, This is a royal pain..
Dunban? Targeting an opponent
Yeaaah! Bring it on! Hey hey! You outta your mind?!
[grunt of annoyance] Why me?!

Referring to the number of enemies

[Tut] A whole swarm of 'em! All right, last one. Receiving healing
Damn. Reinforcements?
You took your time! [annoyed grunt] Hurry it up!

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 Referring to the number of enemies Ally assistance
More? Gimme a break. Only one more to go! Shulk, get up. Shulk, stand up.
How many of you are there?! Shulk, snap out of it. Shulk, thank-you.
This isn't normal. Thank-you, Shulk.
Shulk, wake up.

Change in Hitpoints
Damn rust bucket! Die die die!
Party Gauge
You have become an adept fighter. I will follow your lead.

Battle Commentary
Let's get outta here. I'll survive, no matter what!
Chain attacks
What?! Can't do anything if you're worm I am ready, Shulk. Understood.
food. Follow my lead. So it seems.
Shulk, your turn. We have not finished yet.

ALVIS
Encouragements
Arts Shulk, you can do it. You can do it, Shulk.
Use the power of the Monado. I believe in you, Shulk.
This is the end for you! No escape! Cross Ray!
Resistance is futile. Lost Ray! [Battle Exertion Noise 1]
[Cold, emotionless laugh] [Battle Exertion Noise 2]
Right, let's finish this.

Battle Commentary
Hit
We cannot lose. All according to plan!
Now you understand. Good. Nice attack. The future seems unclear... I'm not fond of these things at all.
Looks rather painful. Excellt attack. We shall overpower the enemy. Leave this battle to me!
Impressive. This is not good. I would advise pulling back.

Failed Attacks
Did that not hit? No good can come from haste.
Most peculiar.
Calm yourself, Shulk!
This is all part of the plan.
MEYNETH
Dodging After using arts
I'm afraid I can't let you do that. Impressive movement! I have lost all control! I cannot let Egil to this!
[Soft laugh] Well dodged!
Nice dodge!

Receiving a fatal blow/death EGIL

[Grunt of pain] Not bad...
[Grunt of pain] [Cough] This is... unexpected...
After using arts
How does it feel to harm your former There is no escaping my will!
comrades?
Targeting an opponent
We must remove all obstacles in our With the power of the Monado, this
path. presents no problem.
Let us begin! Shulk? Use Purge!
METAL FACE
Receiving healing
Thank-you, Shulk. Much appreciated.
After using arts
[Sadistic Laugh] There is no escaping my will!
Hey, hey! Time to DIE!

Tension gauge
Is this feeling, excitement? This is rather troublesome.
You seem exhilarated, Shulk!
ZANZA
After using arts
Referring to the number of enemies
You cannot stop a god!
Stay focused until the very end! Insolent mortal! Know your
insignificance!
Only the divine may shape the
future!

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HEART-TO-HEART FILE
How to read these dialogues?
In each Heart-to-Heart, picking the A answer
first results in the A-1/A-2 tree of choice, while
opting for the answer B will have you follow
Most of the Heart-to-Hearts and their multiple responses up with either B-1 or B-2 as an answer.

You'll find here the complete script of most Heart-to-Hearts, the unique moments
where two characters will openly converse with each other. Here, you'll have the
leisure of finding all about the responses to all the different options for answers.

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Sunrise in the Park
Colony 9
Fio
forget the size of it.
: Oh yeah. I remember now.
(b) (-)
Sa : Fine? Fine?!
Sa : You think the reconstruction is going to
be easy?!
When Dunban told us off? (b)

Fio : Hey, Shulk... Fio : Yeah, it was fun. We had a great time, (a) (+)
Fio : You remember that time we watched didn't we? Re : It's OK. They all know you're out here Re : That's the one.
the sun rise, right here? Fio : (Shulk, you've really forgotten all about fighting for them. Re : It's easily the biggest bust-up we've
Fio : It was when we were quite young. it.) Sa : You listen here, Reyn! ever had.

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Su : Yeah, I remember. We came because... Fio : (I just hope you remember one day.) Sa : If I'm out here fighting, that means I'm Re : In all the years I've known you, nothing
Su : not back there helping out! else has come close.
I invited you. (a) Overlooking the Colony Re : Let me put it this way... (b1) Su : It was bad, all right.
You and Dunban... (b) So? (b2) Su : I'm just glad we made up afterwards.
Colony 9
Re : You know, for such a big argument...
(a) (-) Re : What's up, Sharla? (b1) (+) Re : I don't even remember what it was
Fio : You don't remember, do you? Sa : I look at the colony, and all I can think Re : You wanna help out with the about.
Fio : And since when have you ever invited of is how things used to be. reconstruction, right? Su : We were really young.
me to do anything? Re : Back when you lived in Colony 6, you Re : Well, we're fighting so the world can Su : It was probably just some silly kid thing.
Su : Oh...erm... I could have sworn that mean? achieve peace. Re : You're probably right.
was what happened... Re : Before all this happened? Re : In a way, that means we're Re : Hey, Shulk... Do you ever think about
Fio : No, silly! Sa : Yeah. reconstructing the entire world! it?
Fio : I had a big fight with Dunban and ran Sa : I think about what Colony 6 was like Sa : Reyn, I... Re : Without me bringing it up, I mean.
out of the house. back then... Re : Think about it. Su : Of course. (a1)
Su : Oh yeah! It's coming back to me now. Sa : And then I remember the state it's in Re : Unless we have peace, there's no Nope, never. (a2)
Su : If I'm remembering right... now... and it breaks my heart. point even rebuilding Colony 6.
Su : Even I got shouted at! (a1) Re : Do you wanna go back there? (a) Re : It could all just come crashing down (a1) (+)
You wanted to marry me?! (a2) It'll all be fine! (b) again. Su : I think about it sometimes.
Sa : I see your point. Su : If we'd never had that argument, I
(a1) (+) (a) (+) Sa : It's funny how I never seem to get the don't think we'd be friends now.
Fio : Yeah, Dunban was pretty angry. Re : If you went back you could help out simplest of things. Re : That's just what I was thinking!
Fio : But I shouldn't have said I was going with the reconstruction. Re : I know why. It's 'cos you think it's all Re : We must have said some pretty harsh
to run away from home... Sa : I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought your fault or something. things to each other...
Su : You really had him shaken up. He was about it. Re : Let go of all that guilt and things'll be Re : But it was worth it, right? It's why we're
worried about you. Sa : But I can't. Not right now. much clearer. such good mates now!
Fio : I know. Re : Why not? Sa : It's true, I do feel guilty. Su : Yeah, it was definitely worth it.
Fio : I'm sorry. You didn't have to stay with Re : All the survivors from the camp would Sa : But honestly, I still don't think I'd have Su : You know, it's funny how we think alike
me all night. love to see you again. figured this out on my own. sometimes.
Su : Of course I did. Sa : I just feel like...it's not time yet. Sa : That's all down to you. Su : I'd have figured you were still angry.
Su : Besides, it was fun! I'd do it again in a Sa : We still have battles to fight. Re : Stick your head in the sand and all you Re : Nah, not anymore.
heartbeat. Sa : How can I even think about going get is sand in your eyes. Re : But you did get on my nerves a bit
home and living a peaceful life? Re : From now on, don't hold it in. You can back then.
(a2) (-) Re : Don't be so hard on yourself! (a1) talk to me about anything. Re : You were just too clever, man. It got
Fio : Shulk, I can't believe you! * You're overthinking it. (a2) Re : Treat me like a punching bag! under my skin.
Fio : OK, I might have said some stuff about Re : You know, a punching bag for talking Su : And I thought you were just this big,
wanting to be your bride... * (a1) (+) to. dumb brute.
Fio : But you promised you'd forget about Re : Everyone deserves a break sometimes. Sa : You're too kind, Reyn. Thanks. Su : Hey, I guess that's what we were
it! * You especially. Sa : I'll look forward to sparring with you! arguing about.
Su : Haha! I'm sorry, Fiora. I couldn't resist. Re : Otherwise you'll keel over from all the Re : Great! If there's one thing I can do, it's Re : Yeah, that sounds about right.
Su : I mean, if I'm honest... stress! take knocks on the head. Re : But after all that fighting, we came out
Su : I quite liked the idea of you being my Sa : You're right, of course. I can't do Re : It's basically my job. stronger.
bride. everything on my own. Sa : Wait, are you talking about actual Re : At least we learnt about each other.
Fio : Shulk, don't get any funny ideas in your Re : Now you're getting it! sparring now? Su : You know, I don't say this enough.
head! Re : What would you do without me? Sa : Because I'm up for that too! Thanks, Reyn.
Fio : I was just a kid! I barely even knew Sa : You do make me smile, Reyn. Su : I couldn't ask for a better friend.
what a bride was! Sa : I have to know... (b2) (-) Re : No problem, Shulk.
Fio : (He still remembers! Oh, Shulk...) Sa : Would you be angry right now if I Sa : What are you talking about? This is Re : And remember, you don't have to
hadn't agreed with you? important! hold back.
(b) (+) Re : Of course I'd be angry! We're friends, Re : Is it? Re : You can call me a big, dumb brute
Su : You had that fight and fell out with one aren't we? Re : Don't get me wrong, it's a bad anytime you like.
another. Sa : Oh, I see. situation. Re : I'll take it on the chin!
Fio : Yeah. It wasn't pretty. Sa : You'd be angry...as a friend. Re : Get angry as you want about it.
Fio : Really it had nothing to do with you... Re : A-Ah...I mean...well...not just 'cos Re : But what good is second guessing (a2) (-)
Fio : But I still dragged you out and made we're friends. yourself supposed to do? Su : What difference does it make if I think
you stay up all night. Re : Why are you laughing? Sa : What do you mean, second guessing? about it or not?
Su : I'm glad we did it, even though it was Sa : Oh, no reason. Re : Let me ask you this... Re : What d'ya mean? *
only that one time. Sa : I never stay sad when I'm around you. Re : Whose idea was it for you to tag along Re : Are you saying it don't matter if we
Su : We talked for hours and hours about I'm glad I met you, Reyn. with me and Shulk? ever became friends or not? *
all our hopes and dreams... Re : That went way over my head. But Sa : M-mine, I guess... Su : No! That's not what I mean at all.
Su : And then you fell asleep on my arm as whatever! I'm happy too. Re : So why don't you give yourself a break Su : I'm just saying...I don't have to think
we looked up at the stars. and concentrate on that? about it every day.
Fio : ...Oh no! * (a2) (-) Re : There's just not enough time in the day Su : We're friends now, and that's what
Su : What? What is it? Re : You know, if you think too hard, your to worry about everything. matters. Not some silly argument.
Fio : (Oh, Shulk!) brain can stop working. Sa : Yeah, I can see what you mean. Re : Oh, right. Now I get you.
Fio : (I have this terrible feeling I said Sa : You...sound like this has happened to Sa : I should concentrate on the road Re : I guess it's different for me.
something really embarrassing.) you a lot, Reyn. ahead. Re : I'm stupid, so I just forget stuff if I don't
Fio : (Like... I wanted to marry him?!) Re : Once or twice. I used to think a lot, Sa : Right now, my goal is making them keep thinking about it.
Fio : Umm...Shulk? You don't... remember once upon a time. pay. Su : You say the funniest things.
what I said back then? Re : But then I learnt that I like doing stuff Re : Wait, what? No! Su : I bet I'm just as bad though.
Su : Kind of. (b1) better than thinking about it. Re : Your goal is stopping anyone else from Su : There are probably tons of important
You wanted to go fishing. (b2) Re : Maybe it's just 'cos I'm stupid, but it getting hurt! Isn't it? things I've forgotten.
feels more natural that way. Sa : Oh. Well, yes, I suppose. Re : Maybe, maybe not.
(b1) (+) Sa : I'm not gonna argue with you. Sa : But I can't do it on my own. Re : The point is, we got everything off our
Su : I can't quite put my finger on it. Sa : I can't quite see you as a deep thinker. Sa : That's why I need your help, Reyn. To chests back then.
Su : Hold on, I know I'll get it... Sa : Now, Reyn the man of action... That's protect my friends back home. Re : And now we hardly ever argue. Pretty
Fio : Oh, er, don't worry! you all over! Re : You don't even need to ask. We're on great, huh?
Fio : No need to remember. Forget I even Re : Right? the same team! Su : And even if we do have another fight,
brought it up. Re : So after that I stopped worrying about Re : And I don't wanna lose anyone either. I know we'll survive it.
Fio : Anyway, that's the end of that stuff. It's easier that way. Re : So let's show 'em how it's done! Su : We'll be friends forever. At least, that's
conversation! Sa : I wish I could be like you, Reyn. I'm Sa : Hehe. I knew you were going to say what I'm hoping.
Fio : Let's talk about something else. always worrying. that! Re : Me too, man. Me too.
Su : OK. Whatever you say, Fiora. Re : That's why I'm here, Sharla! Sa : Reyn, you're something special. You
Fio : (Yes! I think I pulled it off. He doesn't Re : While you're busy worrying, I can be know that, right? (b) (-)
suspect a thing.) your hands and your feet! Re : Was it ever in doubt? I'm as special as Re : Hold on a minute, Shulk.

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Fio : (I hope he remembers one day...) Re : So you don't have to lift a finger! they come! Re : Be honest now. You're remembering it
Fio : (But for now...it's just a bit too Sa : That's sweet, Reyn. Maybe I'll take you wrong.
embarrassing!) up on the offer sometime. Enduring Friendship Su : I am?
Sa : Just remember, you have to be Colony 9 Re : Well, not...wrong exactly...
(b2) (-) prepared to do the tough jobs! Re : But that's not the important part, man!
Fio : Umm... Did I? Re : Don't have to tell me twice! You can Re : Every time we come here, it brings Think harder!
Fio : I guess I might have said that, but I'm leave everything to me! back memories. Su : What do you mean?
talking about something else... Sa : I can never stay sad for long when Re : Same for you, right? Re : You remember why he got angry with
Su : No, you definitely said you wanted us you're around, Reyn. Su : Yep. We've been through a lot us, right?
to all go fishing! Sa : When we get back to Colony 6, you together, you and me. Su : Of course I do! (b1)
Su : So we went the next day. You, me and and me will get stuck in! Re : Oh yeah! You remember that time? Why was it again...? (b2)
Reyn. You know, that one time!
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Su : You and me... Rik : They make Riki better Heropon! they are unlikely to claim it. reason.
Su : We made Fiora cry! Me : If you needed the Ether Cylinders, then Me : Yes. But what it was, I do not know.
Re : Exactly! (b) (+) so be it. Me : All Ii can be sure of is that this ship is a
Re : And...wait, why was she crying again? Sa : I mean, curiosity is a good thing, but Re : Phew! That's a relief. very old model.
Su : Reyn! How can you have forgotten what's brought this on? Re : You really had me going there for a Re : I bet a ship this big got attacked by
already? Rik : Riki glad Sharla asked! minute. tons of monsters.
Su : You're the one who was reminding Rik : When Mechon attack colonies, Riki Me : A little of you and the others has Re : All those cylinders on board and stuff.
me! and villagers know nothing. rubbed off on me. Me : That is very likely.
Su : Anyway, if I think back... Rik : Just sit in village pon pon ponning Me : I have learnt many new things from Me : But the ship would have had defence
Su : Weren't we having a massive about like normal day! you, Reyn. Thank you. systems on board.
argument? Sa : I guess Makna wasn't really on the Re : Whoa. You're making me blush! Re : What if it got hit by one of those
Re : Oh yeah! That was it. Not often we Mechon's radar. Re : There's one thing you gotta know Telethia things from up your way?
fight that bad. Rik : Riki never saw a Mechon before. Only about me. I don't need no thanks. Re : I bet the defence systems would be
Su : It's rare all right. In fact... heard of them in whispers. Re : But I don't mind a pat on the back no match for it at all.
Su : We could count the number of times Rik : On Prison Island was the first time Riki every now and then. Me : Perhaps. But it does not appear to be
we've fought on one finger! saw faced one. Riki scared! damaged.
Re : It kinda makes me smile, though. Rik : Sharla was brave thought. Riki (a2) (-) Me : We shouldn't worry over things that
Re : If it weren't for that fight, I don't think embarrased [sic]. Me : You seem embarrassed to admit to are in the past.
we'd be mates. Sa : Don't beat yourself up, Riki. this. Me : Come. Let us find the others. *Leaves*
Su : I was thinking the same thing. Sa : I've been fighting the Mechon since I Me : Do you feel there is something wrong Re : Hey! Hang on a minute! We still don't
Su : It's amazing how we think alike was... well, your height. with the colony's actions? know anything.
sometimes. I'm glad we're friends. Rik : Sharla and friends stronger than Riki. Re : Nah, not really. Re : Aaand...she's gone. Well, no use me

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Re : Me too, Shulk. Friends to the end, that's Riki not good enough. Re : If you're all right with it, then fine by stewing over it either I guess.
us! Sa : That's nonsense, Riki! (b1) me!
No, Riki. That's not true. (b2) Me : Hmph. Did you think I would be so Watching Over Them
(b2) (-) miserly as to object? Colony 9
Su : I... just can't remember. Sorry. (b1) (-) Me : I am offended.
Re : Shulk? You seriously telling me you Sa : I think you've got it all wrong. Re : Wait a second! I didn't say that! Db : Sorry, Reyn. I know it's a bit late to be
forgot? Rik : Really? Re : But, you know... This ship must belong striking up a conversation.
Su : I kinda remember...us having a fight or Sa : I know the Nopon and Mechon never to someone. Re : It's OK. No worries. Something you
something? crossed paths before... Re : Whoever flew it here could still be wanna talk about?
Re : That's the exact reason! Sa : But that doesn't mean we think any around somewhere, right? Db : This is difficult to ask, but...
Re : And there's you saying you don't less of you in a fight. Me : Perhaps. We cannot be sure. Db : What's your opinion of Fiora and Shulk,
remember. Rik : Sharla and friends think Riki crash-pow Me : If they are alive, I would assume they as a couple?
Re : She took one look at us going at it, and Mechon OK? have returned to Alcamoth. Re : Wh-what?!
she burst into tears! Sa : Yes! So stop worrying about it! Re : And if they're dead, then they're at Db : I'm being quite serious. (a)
Su : Is that what happened? I'm still a bit Sa : We all have our own reasons for one with the Bionis. Speak your mind, Reyn. (b)
fuzzy on the details. fighting, you included. Re : The family's gonna want to know what
Su : But I do know that if we hadn't had Sa : Whether we've lost something or have happened. (a) (+)
that argument... people to fight for. Re : And that'll cause all kinds of hassle for Re : Come on, man! Where did this come
Su : We probably wouldn't be friends. Rik : Yay! Riki glad he talk to Sharla! you, right? from?
Re : You can say that again. Sa : I hope I helped, at least a little bit. Me : Hassle? Re : I figured I'd be the last person you'd
Re : Dunban was all angry, and then you Sa : Just remember, you're one of us! We're Me : I fear your concern is misplaced, Reyn. ask!
made a joke and we laughed! all in this together. Me : The people of Colony 9 have my Db : The three of you have been inseparable
Su : Oh, now I remember! gratitude, not my ire. After all... since...forever.
Su : Even Fiora got caught up in it. (b2) (+) Me : You have saved me numerous times Db : Who else would I ask?
Su : She started laughing even though she Sa : What's got into you? This isn't the Riki I and will continue to do so. Re : OK, when you put it like that...
was still crying. It was great! know. Me : At least, I hope that you will. Re : I wouldn't say they're a couple, but
Re : Let's just make sure we keep on Sa : Normally you're brimming with self- Re : That's A-OK with me. they mean a lot to each other.
laughing. confidence! Re : We're on the same team. You need Db : That seems like a reasonable
Re : Even when we get on each other's Rik : R-really? Riki not Riki? any help at all, just say the word. assessment.
nerves! Sa : We know the Nopon and Mechon Re : And you'll do the same for me when Re : Yep. But lately I've been thinking...
Su : Couldn't have put it better myself. never crossed paths before... I'm in a tight spot, right? Re : If you're that close to someone,
Su : That's what being best friends is all Sa : But that doesn't mean we think you're Me : You need not even ask, Reyn. sometimes you miss the obvious.

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about! not up to the challenge. Me : The sense of unity in your group means Db : What of it? (a1)
Sa : You're one of us, Riki. a great deal to me. I see you share my view. (a2)
A Heropon's Perspective Rik : Riki sorry, Sharla. Riki feel better now. Me : I would not sacrifice it for anything.
Colony 9 Sa : Don't mention it, Riki. (a1) (-)
Sa : We've all got our own reasons for (b) (+) Re : I do it. Shulk and Fiora do it.
Rik : Sharla! Tell Riki about Mechon! fighting in this war. Me : Do you not recognise the design? Re : I know you're clever 'n' all, but even
Sa : The Mechon? Why? Sa : Some fight for their family, some for the Me : You saw many similar ships in Alcamoth. you miss things sometimes.
Rik : Riki know nothing about history of friends they lost. Re : I dunno. We were a bit tied up. Db : I can't pick up everything.
Mechon with Hom Hom. Rik : Riki happy he talk to Sharla! Riki super Me : True, you were rather preoccupied. Db : I'm busy worrying about how to keep
Rik : Riki feel stupid! happy! Me : In any case, I can't help but wonder... Shulk and Fiora alive.
Sa : I'm not the best person to ask. (a) Sa : You and me are friends, Riki. Don't Re : If there were any survivors? (b1) Db : Erm...was there a point you were
This is unusual for you, Riki. (b) ever forget that. What the ship was doing here? (b2) making with this?
Sa : Let's fight to the very end! For all the Re : Well, I dunno how relevant this is, but...

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(a) (-) people of this world! (b1) (+) Re : It's easy to filter out people's bad
Sa : There's so much to cover, I'm not sure Me : Yes, precisely. points and only see the good stuff.
where to start... Ancient Wreckage Me : It is possible that one or more people Db : Isn't that a good thing?
Rik : Sharla should hurry up! survived the crash. Re : Well, yeah, it can be.
Colony 9
Sa : I'm sorry, Riki. It's just... Me : But it would have been a tall order Re : But you might trust someone too much.
Sa : For as long as I remember, the Mechon Me : How strange that such a ship crashed from them to get back to Alcamoth. Even when they're bad.
have been the enemy. here. Re : It's a long trip, that's for sure. Re : What if one of us trusts the wrong
Sa : But if you asked me why, I couldn't Re : You know what this thing is? Re : And if they were High Entia, they'd person? We'll all be in trouble.
answer you. Me : How could I not? stick out like a sore thumb. Db : I can see the sense in your words.
Rik : Yeah! Riki not know too! Me : This is an Alcamoth trading ship. Me : They would be easy prey for monsters. Db : Shulk is ever willing to give his life for
Sa : Riki, what do you think of when Me : It would have been used to transport Me : The ship must have crashed here a friend and stranger alike.
someone mentions the Mechon? Ether Cylinders. very long time ago... Re : Yes! But it's all right, 'cos I've got a
Rik : Mechon look like sad machines. Re : What?! Me : But even the High Entia of old should plan.
Sa : That's an unusual perspective. (a1) Re : So you're saying this is a High Entia not have come here. Re : We've all gotta look after Shulk if we
What are you talking about?! (a2) ship? Me : They should have known better. wanna get through this.
Me : Does this come as a surprise? (a) Re : That sounds pretty complicated. But I Db : You couldn't be more right.
(a1) (+) I am saying exactly that. (b) can tell you're upset. Db : If we walk Shulk's back, then we have
Sa : I've never seen them that way, but I Re : How about we give these guys a nothing to worry about.
guess I can see what you mean. (a) (-) break? Whoever they were. Re : Just what I was thinking!
Rik : Riki always think this! Me : I feel my explanation is quite Me : You are getting to know me well. I do Re : We stop Shulk from making a mistake
Sa : Well, our backgrounds are very reasonable. say some harsh things. before he does it.
different. Me : Do you find something amiss with it? Me : And yes, perhaps it is to mask my own Re : At least, that's my job I guess!
Sa : I've never had time to think about their Re : Er...amiss... Does that mean wrong? distress. Db : And my job is to prevent the enemy
feelings. Re : Nothing's wrong with it exactly. It's Me : I am grateful for your presence, Reyn. from reaching Shulk.
Rik : Sharla has lost many friends. Riki not just...I mean...you know... Me : Without you here by my side, I fear I Db : If we work together, we cannot fail!
sensitive to Sharla. Me : Well, that was a cryptic response if would be far more upset.
Rik : Riki always pon around when should ever I heard one. Re : Oh, great! I was just gonna ask if there (a2) (+)
talk serious. Re : All right, fine. was anything I could do. Re : So we're on the same page for once!
Sa : No, Riki, it's not that. Re : We kind of...took the cylinders from the Me : Do not act so surprised, Reyn. Db : We should not need to see this as a
Sa : It's actually quite nice to find someone ship. And used them. Me : You know full well that you've cheered cause for celebration.
who thinks differently. Me : Hmm. I see. (a1) me up. Db : I am and will always be your ally. You
Sa : The Mechon have never attacked And what of it, Reyn? (a2) Me : Was that not why you came over and and I share the same goal.
your home, thank goodness. spoke to me in the first place? Re : So! What are you gonna do about
Sa : So it's natural that you'd have a (a1) (+) Me : Teehee. I can see why Shulk holds you them two then?
different perspective. Me : Then I must send a request for payment in such high regard. Db : Absolutely nothing.
Rik : Sharla so kind to Riki. to your colony's leader. Re : Wait, hang on! Re : What? Why ask me then?!
Rik : Riki not know what to say. Re : You're gonna charge us?! Re : What was that part about why I came Re : I figured you were thinking it was time
Sa : It's all right, Riki! You don't have to say Me : I should think that obvious, Reyn. over in the first place? to step in.
anything. Me : This ship was quite expensive. We Re : Even if you figure stuff like that out, Db : I wanted to know your opinion. It
cannot provide it free of charge. you're not meant to say it! doesn't mean we should act on it.
(a2) (-) Me : Is it not a crown princess' duty to Re : I mean...er...Right! Let's get out of here! Re : You sure?
Sa : Are you saying you feel sorry for them?! collect monies owed to Alcamoth? Me : You know, you still look like a silly brute Re : If they're not gonna do anything about
Rik : Sharla not like Riki's words? Re : Oh, so it's like that, is it? even when you blush. it themselves...
Sa : Well...I guess I don't mean that. Re : And how do you expect us to pay off Me : Perhaps it might be advisable to stop Db : Knowing whether to intervene or not
Sa : We're so different. We're bound to see our bill? doing so? is something you must learn.
things differently. Re : The colony's flat broke! Me : Now, let's rejoin the others. Thank you Db : Trust me when I say they are fine. Just
Rik : Riki think Mechon with faces most sad Me : Oh, hush, Reyn. I am merely jesting for all your help, Reyn. continue looking out for them.
looking. with you. Re : All right, I get it. No point arguing I
Sa : I don't disagree with you there. Me : Did you honestly think that I would (b2) (-) suppose!
Sa : When we found out there were Homs demand payment? Me : Indeed. It was before my time, so I Re : I'll leave it to you, Dunban.
inside them... Re : You were joking?! cannot know the circumstances. Db : Thank you, Reyn.
Sa : It was shocking, to say the least. Re : That's not fair! You're too good at Me : But it seems odd to me that this ship Db : After talking to you I feel more certain
Rik : Riki feel lucky to travel with Sharla and keeping a straight face! travelled to the lower regions. about how to handle them.
friends. Riki learn lots! Me : The ship appears to have crashed Me : Why was it necessary to transport all Db : And that means a lot.
Rik : Riki feel scared most of the time, but here a very long time ago. these cylinders here?

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(b) (-) Fio : I will if you don't keep your grubby Dundun help Riki pay off debt! (a2) What's on your mind?
Re : Speaking my mind normally means I paws away until it's ready! Re : The first time I came here. (a)
just don't say anything. Fio : Right, that's it! (a1) (+) Tomorrow's dinner. What else?! (b)
Db : Don't be so sure. Fio : You've had enough already, Reyn. Rik : Riki not know aaanything about
Db : Something you say could go a long You're not getting any more today! Dundun. Please tell Riki! (a) (+)
way to helping those two. Re : Wh-what? But Fiora...! I told you, I'm Db : Why of course. I'd be happy to. But Re : Before I came here with Shulk, I'd
Re : I dunno anymore. I don't know what starving here! I'm really not that interesting. never seen this place.
to tell you. Fio : *sigh* Rik : That not matter! Fio : Was there something special about
Re : When we were kids it was different. Fio : I guess I can't stop you being you. Rik : Tell Riki...what food Dundun not like! that day?
Db : When you were kids? (b1) Fio : OK, you can have some more. But only Db : Let me see... Something I dislike. Fio : You've never told me about it.
Reyn, it would really help. (b2) a little. Db : Sweet Wasabi! Re : You could say that.
Re : Yes! You're the best, Fiora! Shulk's a Db : The sweetness evokes tears and Re : It's the day we set out from Colony 9.
(b1) (+) lucky man. induces terrible bowel movements. Re : Well, it might not have been the exact
Db : I can see what you mean. Fio : That's enough out of you, mister. Go Rik : Haha! Dundun funny! day. I don't remember.
Db : I used to read those two like a book. and tell Shulk dinner's ready. Rik : Sweet Wasabi make Dundun yuck! Fio : Oh, I see.
Now, I'm not so confident. Dundun like Riki's littlepon. Fio : Was that just after I was taken? I
Re : Oh! I thought it was just me! (a2) (-) Db : I see. You find this funny, do you? messed up pretty badly that day.
Db : I can tell they care about each other Fio : I might as well? What's that supposed Db : Well, back to the point at hand. Re : Why would you say that?
deeply. to mean?! Db : What do you know about these Re : Man, now you're the one who's not
Db : But I can't tell what's going on beneath Re : OK, look at it this way. 'strings'? acting like yourself.
the surface. Re : Maybe you're the reason Shulk has Rik : They caused by ether power! Riki's Fio : I suppose...
Re : I know what you mean. funny ideas about food. lesson over! Fio : But if I hadn't tried to be a hero, you
Re : I see them together, and I feel like it Fio : Me? What did I do?! Db : I could have told you that, Riki. You could have stayed in Colony 9.
could all go pear-shaped. Re : Well, you know. If you're eating good tricked me. Re : No one thinks that, Fiora. (a1)
Db : Maybe. I doubt it's that bad. food all the time... Rik : Riki want to know about Dundun, so You can say that again. (a2)
Db : But I do wish they'd open up a bit more Re : You'd just think that's normal, right? Riki and Dundun be friends!
so we'd know. Fio : So it is my fault... Db : Well, if you put it so nicely, how can I (a1) (+)
Re : Those two smile when it rains! Re : Don't feel bad, Fiora! refuse? Re : Don't beat yourself up about it!
Re : It'd be great if they'd tell us more, but Re : It just means you have to keep cooking Fio : But, Reyn... I...
don't count on it. for him. (a2) (-) Re : I don't regret leaving the colony
Db : Then maybe our role is just to give Re : I bet he thinks everyone else's cooking Rik : So Riki and Dundun make deal? behind.
them a friendly push. tastes horrible. Db : Never. Re : And I don't blame you for all this stuff
Db : What do you think, Reyn? Fio : Reyn, would you shut up? Rik : Riki not happy. Sulky sulk. that's happened.
Re : That's it! You've got it Dunban! Fio : How long do you expect me to keep Db : You see, Riki, I am not Melia. Cuteness Fio : That makes me feel better. Thanks,
Re : If anything does happen, we'll be making Shulk's food for him?! alone won't win me over. Reyn.
there to help them. All right! Re : You've only got yourself to blame. Db : You'll just have to try harder. Re : Even if you hadn't got kidnapped that
Re : It wouldn't have happened if your Rik : Dundun! day, we still would have left.
(b2) (-) grub wasn't so tasty! Db : I'm not making any kind of deal with Re : It feels like we were destined or
Db : I know that I am asking a lot. you. something.
Db : But it would mean a lot to me if you'd (b) (-) Db : If you run away, I'll be the one left Fio : You think the Monado would have led
give me your thoughts. Fio : Why does everyone keep expecting working off your debt! you on this journey anyway?
Re : You know me. If I could figure those me to cook for them? Db : And I don't think the Heropon moniker Re : Yeah. Something like that.
two out, I would say so. Re : Hey! You know I can't cook. would suit me very well. Re : Or maybe you'd have just kept
Re : But maybe it isn't about thinking. Fio : Oh, true. You are a bit useless in the Rik : Nonono! That no needed. browbeating us until we did it.
Re : Maybe we're not supposed to know. kitchen. Rik : Riki see Dunban [sic] in dream. Dunban Fio : Much as I hate to admit it, I think
Db : You're wrong. I know because... you Re : And your grub's not bad at all. So let [sic] working at Pollen Works! you've hit the nail on the head!
already have the answer. me have some already! Rik : That suit you great! Fio : I can't imagine just sitting there with
Db : I can see it in your eyes. Fio : Hang on, Reyn. Db : We must prevent this from happening the colony in ruins.
Re : Stupid me! I knew I couldn't hide it Fio : You think I'll agree to feed you just at all costs. Fio : I'd have wanted to go out and get
from you. because of that? Rik : Oooh! revenge on the Mechon.
Re : You got me. I know exactly what's Fio : Because of some vaguely positive Re : I knew it!
going on. comment about my cooking skills? (b) (+) Re : So don't worry, OK?
Db : Out with it then. You don't have to Re : Yes! I mean, no! I mean... (b1) Rik : The power of ether! Re : Soon this'll be over and we can all go
hide it from me. OK, I give up. (b2) Db : I see. And what else? back to the colony for good.
Db : It will put my mind at ease. Rik : Riki not know anything else. Fio : That sounds great!
Re : Umm... How can I put this? (b1) (+) Db : Even I know more than that, Riki.
Re : I really hope they don't get hurt. And.. Re : Fiora, pleeeeeaaaaase! I think...I'm... Db : Do they even have schools where (a2) (-)
they make a good couple... dying...! you're from? Re : I reckon we'd still be in Colony 9 if you
Re : That's about it really. Fio : I've never know anyone to die from Rik : (Dundun is my hero! He know way hadn't done that.
Db : Hmm...I see. In that case it seems our missing one meal. more than Riki.) Fio : You mean if I hadn't got myself
thoughts are in alignment. Fio : A big guy like you? With that gut, you'd Db : Riki, are you all right? You seem to be kidnapped? Maybe...
Re : They are! Wow! I can't believe it! last three days with no food! taken aback. Re : Hey! Wait! Hang on!
Re : Kinda feels like I'm all grown up! Re : Oi! I'll have you know this is all muscle! Rik : Riki surrenders! (b1) Re : You're making it sound all depressing!
Db : You are a man, Reyn. Fio : Anyway, you could at least help out a String is fishing line! (b2) Re : That's not what I meant at all!
Db : If you weren't, no one would depend bit. Fio : What?
on you like Shulk does. Fio : The only reason you come round is to (b1) (+) Re : Think about it, Fiora.
Db : Don't worry yourself. Just worry about eat. I should charge you! Db : Riki, my friend... Re : If we'd just sat around in Colony 9 for
keeping them safe. Re : I help! I keep all the bad guys away! Db : It is not the end of the world if you the rest of our lives...
Re : You don't have to tell me twice! I'm Re : That's gotta be worth at least a meal don't know something. Re : We'd never have found a way to beat
already on it. or two. Rik : Good! the Mechon!
Re : But you've gotta do it too, Dunban! Fio : I don't know why I bother. Same old Rik : Because Riki know nothing about Fio : Oh, I guess that's true...
Re : It's up to us to look after everyone. You Reyn. ether. Re : So cheer up!

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and me! Fio : Well, it's nearly ready. I guess you'd Rik : Regret not listening at school. Re : Me and Shulk were always gonna get
better call Shulk in. Db : There is much I do not know as well, off our bums and leave.
Fiora's Cooking Fio : You can set the table too. Riki. Re : I learnt new things, met new people...
Fio : If you're not too busy fending off bad Db : Bionis is a rich and diverse place. Even It's been great!
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guys, that is. I have much to learn. Re : I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Re : Nice! What ya cooking, Fiora? Re : Sounds great! Rik : But why strings only appear at night? Fio : Really? Thanks, Reyn. Thanks for
Fio : It's a secret! Re : As long as I get to eat, I'll set every Rik : Why Bionis titan make them that way? making me feel better.
Fio : Don't be nosy. If I tell you, it'll spoil the table in the colony! Db : Riki, you are the funniest Nopon I know, Re : Anytime! And besides...
surprise. And do you know what? Re : Soon this'll be over and we can all go
Re : Yeah, but... (b2) (-) Db : I believe the Bionis itself may have back to the colony for good.
Re : I just wanted to know, so my belly Re : If you're gonna be like that, I'm off. forgotten the reason. Fio : I can't wait!
would shut up for a minute. See ya later! Rik : Riki love travelling with Dundun.
Fio : Oh, did you want some too? I don't Fio : W-wait, Reyn! Where are you going? Dundun the best partner ever! (b) (-)
know if I made enough. Fio : I was only joking... Db : Why thank you, Riki. Re : I look out across this beautiful vista and
Re : Of course I want some! (a) Re : You were joking?! You know I hate it Db : I enjoy visiting the mysterious wonders I can't help but think...
Wait, so I can't have any?! (b) when people tease me. of Bionis as much as you. Re : What are we gonna eat tonight?
Fio : I have to get back at you somehow! Rik : Riki never want to leave friends! Fio : What?!
(a) (+) Fio : You're always barging in here before Fio : How are the two in any way
Re : Your food is the best! dinner's ready. (b2) (-) connected?!
Re : If you're cooking, there's no way I'd Fio : You even start eating it straight from Db : Fishing line, you say? That's quite the Re : I'm just worried about it, OK?!
turn it down! the pan! conclusion to draw, Riki. Re : You know it's my turn to make dinner!
Fio : You know... Re : I can't help it! You need to stop making Rik : OK... Riki change his mind. Now it is a Re : And you always get angry when I
Fio : The only ones who ever say that are such tasty grub! spider web! cook!
you and Dunban. Fio : Yes, Master Reyn, sir! Whatever you Rik : A great big spider go around spinning Fio : And you know why, too!
Re : That shulk. No manners! say! lots of webs. Fio : Because you just cook meat!
Fio : Whatever I give him, he says it's tasty. Fio : Now, go and put this cloth on the table Db : I cannot tell if you're joking or you Re : So? Meat's good!
Fio : But I honestly don't think he can tell and wait like a good boy. actually believe this nonsense. Re : It's full of...er...meat!
either way. Fio : Oh, and go and tell Shulk it's nearly Rik : Riki upset with Dundun! Why Dundun Re : And don't you think my cooking's
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Re : Yeah, I do wonder about him Re : OK, I get the picture. Db : I am not angry with you, Riki. Fio : Well, I don't remember you cooking a
sometimes. Db : If you don't know the answer, just tell single meal at the colony, so...
Re : But that's just how he is. Glowing in the Night the truth. Re : Nope. Had never touched a frying
Re : I wouldn't think too hard about it. He Tephra Cave Rik : Sorry Dundun. Riki embarrassed at not pan in my life.
eats it, so he must like it. knowing. Re : But I'm a new Reyn these days! And
Re : You keep on cooking for him. Rik : Dundun! Riki can see hanging strings! Db : We should never be embarrassed by I've decided that tonight...
Fio : Don't you worry! I'm going to! Db : They are quite remarkable. It's an what we do not know. Re : I'm gonna make you my extra special
Re : So...uh...when can we eat? (a1) amazing sight. Rik : Dundun right! Riki listen now. Please speciality!
Yeah, you might as well. (a2) Rik : Riki know! Know what strings are! Dundun, teach Riki more! Fio : Ooh, what is it?
Db : You do? Well, what are they? Db : I'd be happy to. Re : Sautéed beast-on-the-bone! (b1)
(a1) (+) Rik : Riki not tell Dundun for free! (a) Db : There is much we can learn from each Gourmet cabbage parcels! (b2)

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Fio : Haha! Riki tell Dundun. (b) other on our journey.
Fio : And there's me thinking you cared (b1) (-)
about something other than food. (a) (-) A Scene Revisited Re : So I get a big ol' joint of meat.
Re : Oh...uh.... Did you say something? Was Rik : Qui pro qui! Tephra Cave Re : Then I marinade it for 24 hours and
it about food? Db : That's 'quid pro quo', Riki. And where roast over an open fire.
Re : Hey, don't mind if I do! Om nom nom... did you learn that? Fio : Reyn, look! What a sight. Re : A real man's dinner!
Fio : Hands off, Reyn! I haven't finished Rik : Reyn told Riki! Re : It's a sight all right. Fio : If that's all you can come up with, I'm
cooking it yet! Db : Did he now? I suggest thinking twice Fio : What's wrong, Reyn? It's not like you never eating your food again!
Re : But I'm so hungry! before listening to him, Riki. to look so serious. Fio : And as if I'm waiting another 24 hours
Re : You wouldn't leave a grown man Db : So then, what can I do for you? Re : Hey! I can be serious if I want to! for tonight's dinner!
starving now, would ya? Rik : Dundun tell Riki biig secret! (a1) Fio : Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that. Re : Haha, gotcha!

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Fio : Yeah, laugh it up! It's all one big joke Su : Oh... Uh... Sorry about that. Are you Shulk. Re : Just think of all that stuff you did at the
to you! sure it was me? Sa : A clever fighter always uses his head Battle of Sword Valley!
Fio : The rest of us are sick of you serving up Re : Yes! And for the record, I hated it! * to defeat an opponent. Db : Hmph. Some hero. But I appreciate
big burnt slabs of meat! Re : How could you forget that? * Re : Hey! I can use my head in a fight! Just the sentiment.
Re : All right, fine! Why don't you teach me Re : It's your fault I have this horrible fear of not always my brain... Db : I think you're getting things a bit mixed
how to cook more stuff? spiders! * Sa : You might not be the quickest thinker, up, though.
Fio : Now, Reyn... I don't mind teaching Su : Hey, no need to make such a big deal but you act decisively. Db : I didn't save Colony 9 when the
you, but are you going to listen? out of it! Re : Right? Mechon attacked. Shulk did.
Fio : You remember what happened last Su : I don't even remember why I did it. Re : I'm no sharp-shooter, like Gadolt, but Re : Yep, he sure did.
time, don't you? Re : Are you kidding me?! I've got my own style. Re : I'll never forget that day as long as I
Fio : You 'borrowed' the Monado and tried Re : You did it because... Er... OK, I guess I Re : You can look to me when you're in a live.
to use it to cut vegetables. don't remember either. jam, Sharla. I'll be there. Re : Shulk wielding the Monado. Sent
Re : Don't you worry, Fiora! Su : On the plus side... Sa : I know you will. I won't forget. shivers down my spine.
Re : When we get back to the colony, I'll Su : If we both forgot, it can't have been Db : Yeah, he took to the cursed sword like
be the best student ever! much of a reason! (a2) (+) flies to a Brog.
Fio : You better not let me down. Re : (Yes! He's totally forgotten about the Sa : A girl beat you up! Re : Made me wish I could use it. (a1)
Fio : I can just see you injuring yourself using prank I played on him.) Re : All right, I admit it. It's Fiora. I don't Ain't fair! I wanna use it too! (a2)
a real knife! Re : (And I can't say I'm gonna complain!) stand a chance against her.
Re : R-right! Re : It's been years of humiliation. (a1) (+)
Re : Man, this cooking stuff sounds (b) (-) Re : I'd start winning, and she'd cry and Db : The feel of the Monado is unlike any
dangerous. Su : *laughing* All these strange and run off to Dunban! other sword.
Re : I hope you're gonna be gentle with exciting spiders around... Sa : I can guess how that turned out! Db : I know that more than anyone.
me, Fiora! Su : No wonder you look nervous! Sa : I used to give Gadolt what for too, Db : It is the true sword of a hero.
Su : I bet you can barely contain your actually. He always gave in. Re : No, that's not what I meant.
(b2) (+) excitement! Re : Are all guys that soft on girls? Re : I think about your arm, and about
Re : I read the recipe in some book. Re : You must be kidding! * Sa : All you need to know is this. everything Shulk's been through.
Re : It looked like something even I could Re : I'm starting to feel sick just looking at Sa : Girls always win, Reyn. Always. Re : If I could stand in Shulk's place right
manage! the ugly things! * Sa : But it's easier when the guy's as kind now, I would, in a second.
Fio : Sounds like you're learning. I can't Su : Haha, gotcha! I was only joking, Reyn. as you or Gadolt. Db : Such loyalty is to be admired.
wait! Su : Don't be so uptight! It's just a few Re : Me? Kind? I mean...thanks! Re : I don't get it.
Fio : Oh, but I remember Sharla saying she creepy crawlies. Re : That's, un...the first time anyone's Db : I mean, Reyn, that your closeness to
didn't like cabbage parcels... Re : For the record, it's 'cos of you that I called me that. You sure? Shulk is a good thing.
Re : Oh, all right then. I won't cook after all. have a phobia of spiders. * Sa : Reyn, I'm complimenting you here! Db : Never let that friendship die.
Fio : Wait a minute! Re : I hope you haven't forgot about what Shut up and be grateful! Re : Why so serous all of a sudden?
Fio : You were supposed to be making it for you did when we were kids. * Re : G-got it. Umm... Re : You're not wrong though.
me, not Sharla! Su : I remember. Relax. Re : This feels like a fight with Fiora. Let's Re : Me and Shulk are good friends. Best
Re : Yeah, I did. But you know, majority Su : You know how sorry I was. quit while we're ahead. friends.
rules. Re : You shouldn't have done it in the first Sa : I'll take that as a good sign, Reyn. Db : Still, there's no point in thinking about
Re : I've gotta cater to all tastes. Meat it is! place, man! * Re : You better! 'Cos we'll probably have what ifs.
Fio : How is that catering to all tastes?! Re : Why the heck did you have to go and a few more like this. Db : The sword chooses its wielder.
Fio : I already told you I don't want meat! stick a spider in my shoe?! * Db : Maybe it was even lying in wait for him
Fio : Right, how about an omelette? Su : You were bugging me. (b1) (b) (+) to come along.
Fio : They're easy to make and Sharla's a It needed a good home. (b2) Re : I knew it! Me all the way, baby! Db : The time has passed for anyone but
big fan. Sa : Yeah, that thick head of yours could him to wield that sword.
Re : Hey, no one was talking about Sharla. (b1) (+) withstand anything! Re : Yeah, I guess you're right.
Why'd ya bring her up? Su : You put a caterpillar in my drawer, Re : Thick head...? Oi! Db : If you ask me, the current situation isn't
Re : But...I guess if you want eggs, I can't remember? Sa : What? Did I say something wrong? too bad.
really mess that up. Re : Umm... Really? I sorta remember. I Re : ... Db : And Shulk knows all too well how much
Fio : Hooray for Reyn! The best chef on all might have, but who knows? Sa : I was joking, Reyn! Don't be so serious you care about him.
Bionis! Su : See! You're the bad guy here. Why did all the time. Db : Although he might not say it out loud.
Re : You bet! Before you know it, I'll be you do it, Reyn? * Re : But you said it's only 'cos of my thick Re : I guess.

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cooking up a storm! Re : I dunno. head. Re : Well, if Shulk is the sword, I'll just have
Re : Mmm... No, can't remember. Sa : That's one reason! I didn't say it was to be his shield!
The Legend of the Spider Su : Well, that's the end of that. the only reason! Db : Now you're thinking along the right
Tephra Cave Re : Both of us have awful memories. Re : Then what else have I got? lines.
Re : Guess we're two peas from the same Sa : You have...dignified qualities. (b1) Db : It's all about how we support him.
Su : Look, Reyn! pod! Er...give me a second.
Su : This geological formation... It's (a2) (-)
incredible! (b2) (-) (b1) (+) Db : Reyn, do you not realise what happens
Re : It sure is. This breeze ain't bad either. Su : If I recall, your shoe looked just the right Re : Dignified qualities? What do you mean to that sword's wielder?
Su : Reyn, are you OK? size for the spider. by that? Re : No... What do you mean?
Su : You don't normally want to talk about Re : Oi! Only my feet get to live in my shoes! Re : Come on, Sharla. Tell it to me straight. Db : Anyone who takes up that sword is
geology and the weather. No bugs allowed! * Sa : Umm...how can I put this? You're...like likely to end up like me.
Re : Uh... OK, yeah, I'm a bit on edge. Re : I've had enough of this. I'm outta here, a father figure. Db : I only have one usable arm now.
Re : Just tell it to me straight, Shulk. Shulk. * Re : A father figure? Db : Are you ready to deal with such
Re : Is it me or are there a ton of spiders Su : You want to get moving already? Sa : Yeah. And I thought maybe... you'd devastating consequences?
around here? Re : Right! The spiders can stay away or be Juju's father one day. Re : Well... I dunno...
Su : Yes, there are quite a few. suffer the consequences! * Re : (Hang on. If I'm Juju's dad, that'd Db : I understand more than most. I, too,
Su : Oh yeah! Now I remember! Re : You better watch your back too, Shulk! make Sharla my daughter!) am envious of Shulk.
Su : You're scared of spiders! (a) You'll regret that prank! * Re : (And that ain't right at all!) Db : I would be lying if I told you otherwise.
You love spiders! (b) Su : At least you're back to your old self Sa : Wait, you didn't believe me, did you? Re : Dunban... I...
again! Gotcha! Db : The Monado can only be used by
(a) (+) Re : Hey, that's not the point! Shulk.
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good. ahead of me anyway. Umm...nice one! able to do.
Re : Sorry, Shulk. Mind if we take a break Sa : You make me laugh, Reyn. Re : Really? What can I do that no one else
for a bit? What's On Reyn's Mind Sa : You're so red in the face, I could swear can?
Su : That's not a problem at all. you and Gadolt are related. Db : Think of Shulk as the sword and yourself
Bionis' Leg
Su : Hmm. I'm just trying to think when your Re : Really? I guess that almost sounds like as the shield.
phobia started. Sa : Can I tell you something? a compliment. Db : And I'm...as, got it! I can be Shulk's
Su : If I remember right, it was that time Sa : When I heard you call Juju 'kid', it Sa : I like chatting with you, Reyn. And...I'm trusty steed!
when... made me smile. glad I met you as well. Re : You're right. What was I thinking?
Re : Come on, man, don't remind me! Re : It did? I thought you were gonna shout Re : Sure. Me too, Sharla. Re : But I'm still happy I told you that.
Su : I played a prank on you! (a1) at me or something! Db : A problem shared is a problem halved.
Fiora played a prank on you! (a2) Sa : No. Actually, when you got angry at (b2) (-) Re : I knew I could talk to you, Dunban.
Juju, it reminded me of Gadolt. Sa : I know this one... Let me think. There's Thanks!
(a1) (+) Sa : That's why it made me smile. that...but no. Hang on...
Su : I'm sorry, Reyn. I shouldn't have stuck Re : Ah, so it's about Gadolt. Re : OK, very funny. I get it. (b) (+)
that spider in your shoe. Re : Hey, between me and Gadolt, who Sa : Sorry, Reyn! Db : Indeed.
Re : Too right you shouldn't! would win in a fight? Sa : Why is it you can never think of these Db : Shulk taking the Monado in hand was
Re : When I went to put my shoe on I nearly Sa : Gadolt, of course! (a) things when you need to? a decisive moment.
jumped out of my skin! You, by a whisker. (b) Re : Sharla? Are you so old you're losing Db : If he hadn't done that, we would
Re : You should be glad it didn't make me your memory?! probably have lost everything.
scared of shoes! (a) (-) Sa : Huh? What was that? You say Re : It's a miracle that the Monado was in
Su : Don't make me feel bad! I said I was Re : Oh, great! That's really nice of you, something? the colony at all.
sorry. Sharla. Re : Oh, don't worry. It's nothing. Db : If it hadn't been, our homes would no
Re : Yeah, I know. We were just kids back Sa : He's the best shot on Bionis! Sa : I'll tell you what... If it comes back to doubt be piles of rubble now.
then, anyway. Sa : He'd snipe you before you had time me, I'll let you know. Db : Just like Colony 6.
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Su : That reminds me. Re : Come on, Sharla! Sa : Don't be such a baby, Reyn! scrap ruining our homes... *
Su : Do you remember why I put that spider Re : In a straight up fight, no one can beat Re : Gah. It makes my blood boil! *
in your shoe? me! Heir to the Monado Db : I find it hard to imagine living here in
Re : Umm... Not really. Sa : True. such danger, as Sharla did.
Bionis' Leg
Su : You hid a caterpillar in my sock drawer! Sa : A punch from you would send anyone Re : Revenge kept her going. (b1)
Did you forget? to the A&E for a week! Db : ... Hope kept her going. (b2)
Re : Haha! Oh yeah... Sorry, man. Sa : Anyway, who's going to start a fight Re : Something up, Dunban?
Re : Hey, Shulk, don't you have a phobia? with the mighty Reyn? Db : Losing your home... (b1) (-)
Re : There's something you're afraid of, but Re : Umm...there is someone, kinda... Db : It is a painful experience, and not Db : A natural reaction to such events. But
I can't remember what. Re : Someone I've never won a fight lightly forgotten. can that be her only reason?
Su : It's caterpillars, Reyn. against... Re : The people of Colony 6 have had a Re : Beats me. I just know that I'd be full of
Sa : You don't mean Shulk? (a1) rough time of it. rage if it'd been Colony 9.
(a2) (-) Hehehe, I know! (a2) Db : Exactly. Db : I suspect there's more to it.
Su : She stuck a spider in your food. It was Db : And we could have lost our homes to Db : You see, Sharla had orders to protect
hilarious! (a1) (-) the Mechon just as easily. Juju and the others.
Re : Oh yeah, that was gross! How could Re : Umm...not Shulk. Re : If it wasn't for you. (a) Db : And there was that gentleman.
she do that?! * Re : Shulk would never take me on. If it wasn't for Shulk. (b) Re : You mean Gadolt, yeah.
Re : Hey, wait a minute! That never Sa : You're probably right. He's too puny Db : She's been waiting for him to return
happened! * to beat you. (a) (-) ever since we set out.
Re : It was your fault! * Re : There was this one time, though. We Db : Me? I was as useful as a Volff cub. My Db : That's what has kept her going. Not
Su : Wh-what? Are you sure? got into a scuffle. ego needs no massaging. revenge.
Re : Don't tell me you've forgotten. Re : He ain't got my size or build, but his jab Re : That ain't what I meant! Re : I guess we really ain't alike, Sharla and
Re : You stuck a spider in my shoe when we is quick and powerful. Re : We look up to you, Dunban. You're a me.

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Db : Hmph. Cut yourself some slack. Db : Me? Switch off? I didn't realise I did Db : Maybe I'll tell it your way in future. have been helped.
Db : I think the two of you are quite well that. Sa : And your power kept Juju safe. I'll
suited to each other. Su : It's not just geeky stuff. It's anything (a2) (-) always be grateful for that.
Re : Me and Sharla? What are you talking that doesn't interest you. Sa : Why didn't you just go into the shelter? Su : Yeah, that was a close one. I'm glad
about?! Su : Like the latest fads in the colony. I Sa : Leaving the colony was very we got to him in time.
Re : Anyway, why don't you help out with could as you... irresponsible of you. Su : Otherwise there could have been a
Colony 6's reconstruction? Su : What's the latest 'super food' Db : Well, if you put it like that, there's not future where Juju didn't make it.
Db : Not a bad idea. They could do with everyone's talking about? much I can say. Sa : Thank goodness for your visions.
another helping hand. Su : And you'd say... Sa : Sorry, Dunban. That was a bit harsh of Sa : If you have a vision, it means...
Db : No idea. Not a clue. (b1) me. Sa : There's nothing to fear! (a1)
(b2) (+) Oh! I know! (b2) Sa : I know you didn't come here out of You can save someone's life! (a2)
Db : Hope? That is a rare thing amongst us choice.
Homs of late. (b1) (-) Db : Of course I didn't. (a1) (-)
Re : Sharla has looked after that camp Su : See! You don't really care. Db : The two of us just didn't make it to the Su : But it doesn't work like that. Some
waiting for Gadolt to return. Db : And why do I have to care? shelter in time. things I can't see.
Re : That's what kept her going. Su : What if Fiora was interested? Would Db : What other option did we have but to Su : Even if I do see someone dying, I might
Re : The hope of rebuilding the colony you care then? run? not be able to stop it.
together with him. Db : Well... If Fiora liked something, I suppose Sa : You're right. Su : I couldn't stop what happened to
Db : You may be right. Sounds likes you I would pay attention. Sa : When the same happened to us... Fiora.
know a lot about Sharla. Su : Now I think of it, I don't actually know Sa : I ran around Colony 6 looking for Juju Sa : No, I suppose not.
Re : She's strong, that woman. Stronger what it is either. like a headless Bunniv. Sa : I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring up bad
than I'll ever be. Su : I heard someone mention it once, but Db : I see. Then you must know how I felt. memories.
Db : She's more fragile than she looks. I've forgotten by now. Db : You're the eldest sibling as well, aren't Su : I could see it, just as it was about to
Db : It doesn't take much to break her will. Db : What's that sound? Is it the pot calling you? happen.
Db : But you could be the one to pick her the kettle black? Sa : Yeah, just like you. Su : But I was still powerless to save her.
back up again. Su : All right, how about this. Sa : That's probably why we get along so Sa : I guess I misunderstood.
Re : What? Me? Now you're just talking Su : Instead of me trying to make you care well! Su : What do you mean?
crazy, Dunban! about geography... Sa : The ability to have those visions...
Db : I just have a feeling about you. Su : We could both try and learn about the (b) (+) Sa : It's not without it's [sic] consequences.
Db : Just keep that thought in mind! latest trends instead! Sa : I mean...if you don't mind telling me, Sa : It means you can help people, but it's
Re : Umm...changing the subject... Su : It could be fun! that is. a heavy burden as well.
Re : Why don't you help out with Colony Db : I cannot argue with that. You have a Db : It was...about 12 years ago, I believe. Su : Yeah.
6's reconstruction? deal. Db : Colony 9 was attacked by the Su : Thank you, Sharla. I feel better from
Re : They could do with a helping hand Mechon. This is where we fled to. talking to you.
from a genuine hero! (b2) (+) Sa : Oh, I see. That sounds horrible. Sa : I can't see the future.
Db : When you put it that way, how can I Db : Chewy Radishes! They're the latest Sa : I was only little at the time as well, but Sa : But I'm good at solving problems I can
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Db : Let's get to it, Reyn! Db : I saw a line of people queuing up to Db : Mechon formed a barrier around our Sa : Talk to me about anything, anytime!
buy them the other day. house. I feared the worst.
Geography Lesson Db : It was as long as the Bionis' leg. Sa : That's when you made a run for it? (a2) (+)
Bionis'Leg Su : Wow! You really are in the know. Db : Yes. But on our way to the shelter, Fiora Sa : I feel like a stronger person when I'm
Db : Wait, does that mean that the all- let go of my hand. around you.
Su : You'll never see a sight like this from knowing Shulk didn't know? Db : She started running back to get Su : That's kind of you to say. Thank you,
Colony 9. Right, Dunban? Su : I'm afraid so. I've barely even heard something she'd forgotten. Sharla.
Db : Right. of a Chewy Radish. Sa : She should have just left it. (b1) Su : But...
Su : I don't think I'd ever get tired of looking Db : You really had no idea. And you Was it important to her? (b2) Sa : What is it?
out at this landscape. thought I was out of the loop. Su : I can't see everything. Sometimes the
Su : I wonder when these rock formations Su : I was kind of betting on you not (b1) (-) visions are quite hazy.
date from? knowing. You surprised me. Sa : Didn't she realise how dangerous it Su : And even when I've seen the future, I
Db : Yeah. Db : Let this be a lesson to you. Studying is was to go back? * can't always change it.
Su : You don't sound very interested. all well and good... Db : I agree with you. Sa : Are you talking about... what
Db : Sorry, what was that? (a) Db : But there are some things you can't Db : But it was a keepsake that reminded happened to Fiora?
Of course I'm interested. (b) learn from books. her of our mother. Su : Yeah.
Db : Or from conducting ether research Db : To leave without it was too much for Su : I'm also worried about what's going
(a) (-) and building weapons. Fiora to bear. to happen to Bionis.
Su : Yeah, I guess not then. Su : You're right. I'll try to bear that in mind Sa : I see. She must have cherished it Su : I've hardly been able to see anything.

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Db : Did you say something? from now on! dearly. Su : If only my power wasn't so limited...
Db : I... I apologise, Shulk. My mind was Db : We barely managed to escape with Sa : Don't be so hard on yourself!
elsewhere. Revisiting the Past our lives. Sa : You've saved us how many times now?
Su : I guess if you're not into a topic, you're Bionis' Leg Db : A week passed before we returned to Su : Yeah, I guess I have! Thanks, Sharla!
really not into it! Colony 9. Su : But I still wish I could master my power
Db : Me? Am I really like that? Db : I have been to this place before. Only Sa : I'm just happy you made it out. And a bit better.
Su : Yes, you are. once, however. made it back alive. Sa : If there's anything I can do to help, just
Su : Here, let me test you. What part of the Sa : Really? When was that? Db : The colonel gave me a bit of an earful let me know!
Bionis are we on? Db : I remember it well. when we got back. Sa : I'll support you all the way!
Db : The thigh of course. (a1) Db : When Fiora and I were much younger, Db : He wasn't happy with me to say the
The lower leg of course. (a1) we came here together. least. (b) (-)
Sa : All the way from Colony 9? That's no Sa : Haha! Well, he'd probably just spent a Su : What?! All this time, and you still don't
(a1) (+) small distance. week worrying about you. believe me?! *
Db : Who do you think you are talking to, Db : I was so very afraid as we made our Sa : There are worse things. Sa : No! That's not what I meant at all.
Shulk? way through Tephra Cave. Db : Yeah. And when I look back on it now, Su : What did you mean then?
Db : That much I do know. It's obvious. Db : I can barely even remember the way it's actually quite funny. Sa : It's just...such an unbelievable thing.
Su : I didn't mean to offend you. I could now. Db : Just like any rant from Vangarre! Sa : Even as I think about it now, I can't
have put that better... Db : At the time I was so busy making sure fathom how you can do it.
Db : I'll get over it. Fiora was OK. (b2) (+) Su : Oh, I see what you're saying now.
Db : These things interest you a lot, don't Sa : Was it just a day out? (a) Sa : So you braved the onslaught and went Su : Actually, I kind of feel the same way.
they? They always have. Did something bad happen? (b) all the way back?! Su : Maybe I'll never understand it.
Db : Geography, geology... That kind of Db : Yes, that we did. Su : Sharla, if you could have one vision of
thing. (a) (-) Db : It was a keepsake that reminded her the future...
Su : Yeah. Db : Are you serious? Do you think I'd bring of our mother. Su : What would you want to see?
Su : It's just...the Bionis is so big! her here for fun? Db : Losing it would have devastated her. Sa : Juju getting married. (b1)
Su : There are all these places and I've not Sa : I'm sorry. It was silly of me to say that. Sa : But why didn't you send Fiora to the How Colony 6 turns out. (b2)
even seen half of them. Db : It was...about 12 years ago, I believe. shelter first?
Su : Can you imagine exploring the Bionis' Db : Colony 9 was attacked by the Sa : You could have gone and got it on (b1) (-)
back, for example? Mechon. This is where we fled to. your own. Su : That's what you want to see?!
Su : No one's ever been there. It's Sa : I was only little at the time as well, but Db : There was no time. Sa : Hey! It's my vision and it can be
completely uncharted! I remember that day. Db : And... anything I want!
Su : And I bet the view is better than Db : I thought you might. Sa : And what? Sa : Don't you have any brothers or sisters
anywhere else on Bionis! Db : All I kept thinking was, 'Don't let them Db : She burst into tears. you want to know about?
Db : I feel your enthusiasm, Shulk. Your hurt Fiora.' Db : She said she didn't want me to leave Su : No, I'm an only child.
passion is a great thing. Db : We ran as fast as our legs would carry her on her own. Sa : Then you don't know how much I worry
Db : I support you implicitly in all your us, trying not to look back. Db : So with Fiora crying on my back, we about little Juju.
endeavours. Db : I didn't even know how far they'd braved it all for that keepsake. Sa : If Juju ends up with the wrong girl, I'll
Su : You can support me out loud as well, chased us. And then here we were. Sa : Wow. That's quite a story. be devastated!
you know. I won't mind! Sa : I know the feeling. (a1) Sa : Sounds like you were as much a hero Su : Oh, I didn't think of that.
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(a2) (-) Db : You think so? Well, thank you, Sharla. Sa : I'm very protective of him.
Db : Who do you think you are talking to, (a1) (+) Sa : Not long after we were born, we lost
Shulk? Sa : When the Mechon attacked Colony What Visions May Bring both our parents.
Db : That much I do know. It's obvious. 6, Juju was my only concern. Bionis' Leg Sa : I became like a mother to him.
Su : Obvious? You're not even close, Sa : I couldn't think about anything else. S Su : I'm slightly jealous of Juju.
Dunban! Db : Of course. You must feel the same a : Hey, Shulk... What's it like being able Su : I wish I had someone like you looking
Su : This is the thigh! about Juju as I do about Fiora. to see the future? out for me!
Db : It... It is? Sa : Yeah. And in a way, he's the reason I Su : It's kinda hard to explain.
Su : Yes! Don't you remember? I'm the one became a medic. Su : If I had to describe it, it's like I'm being (b2) (+)
who told you that! Sa : I had to keep him safe, no matter made to watch a dream. Sa : I can't stop wondering about the day
Db : Then I owe you an apology. what. Sa : A dream, huh? That's one strange the colony is back to normal.
Su : I still have my old textbook, 'Bionis Db : I see. power. Sa : It used to be a fun, bustling place.
Geography for Beginners'. Sa : How about you, Dunban? Su : Tell me, Sharla... What do you think of Sa : That's the home I remember, and I
Su : You should read it. From page one! Sa : Did you become a soldier because my power? want it back the way it was.
Db : Y-yes, sir! you wanted to protect Fiora? Sa : I wish I had it. (a) Su : Sharla... I...
Db : But I doubt I'll ever be as knowledgeable Db : Good question. I'm not really sure, but I still don't quite believe it. (b) Sa : And not just that...
as you, Shulk... I don't think so. Sa : (I wonder about who's going to be by
Db : I think I just signed up because I really (a) (+) my side, enjoying it with me.)
(b) (+) hated the Mechon. Sa : If I had your power, maybe I could Su : Sharla? What were you gonna say?
Db : I listened to every word. Sa : Come on, that can't be the only have saved Colony 6. Sa : Oh, nothing. The point is...
Su : you did? It looked like you were just reason. Su : I can see why that would mean a lot Sa : I might not have your power, but I'm
staring into space. Sa : I'm talking to the Hero of the Homs, to you. gonna get my home back!
Db : It was about those rock formations here! Su : You might have even been able to Su : And I'll be there to help you. We'll fix it
and how they looked in the past. Sa : Wasn't there something more...heroic save Gadolt. together!
Su : Uh, something like that. behind it? Sa : Yeah. But honestly, the more I think
Su : I guess when I talk about geeky stuff, Db : Hmm... I suppose it doesn't make for about it...
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Db : Let's just call it food for thought.
Db : Come on. Let's head back.
Su : Yeah, the others are waiting.
Db : You raise a valid point.
Re : She spent all her days wishing you'd
come back safe.
Su
Re
firing that shot. Not even me.
: He fooled us all.
: You say that, but...
Su : Incredible. Su : Thanks for the lesson, Dunban. It was Re : We used to just hang out in the park. Re : I still broke a promise. And I'll never
Su : To think this was all rubble not so long a real eye-opener! She'd just stare into the sky... forgive myself.
ago. Db : Now that I didn't know... Su : Reyn... You can't beat yourself up.
Db : That it was. The reconstruction is (b2) (+) Re : I was worried too. (b1) Su : Do you know how many times you've
progressing very rapidly indeed. Db : Good answer, Shulk. I'd expect nothing But I didn't worry a bit! (b2) come to my rescue?
Db : And the population is growing day by less from you. Su : And I'm not going to stop needing
day. Db : The weak of heart eventually lose all (b1) (+) your help.
Su : It just goes to show... they have gained. Re : I spent the whole time hoping you'd Re : Then I won't let you down again.
Su : People can achieve anything when Su : The only problem is, I don't know how get home ASAP. Re : 'Cos if I do, Fiora'll knock me for ten!
they really work together. to get stronger in that sense. Db : I...never would have imagined. I'm so Su : *Laughing* Hahaha! You got that right.
Db : Teamwork can fell insurmountable Su : I can't exactly do exercises for it. sorry I worried you. Su : So I better watch your back, while you
obstacles. Db : You raise a valid point. Re : Easy! You're freaking me out. watch mine!
Db : Looking back on the Battle of Sword Db : It all depends on how firm your Re : People might think you actually like Re : Haha! Then we'll be going round in
Valley... convictions are. me. circles! Sounds like fun though.
Db : Well, it's a miracle I survived. Db : If you have firm convictions, you are Db : And we can't have that, can we?
Su : I've realised something. (a) strong of heart. Re : I guess what we're doing now makes (b) (+)
It's because you're Dunban. (b) Su : Dunban, do you have firm convictions? up for all that though. Su : I know what happened, happened.
Db : During my days as a soldier, I did Re : You and me, shoulder to shoulder. I Su : But so many people have gone
(a) (-) anything I could to protect you all. could get used to this. through so much pain.
Su : Sometimes you have to depend on Db : So...I'd like to think so, I suppose. Db : You're stronger and fitter than a year Su : I wish I could have prevented it all.
other people for support. Su : Then that means you're strong of ago. Almost a new person. Re : I know how you feel, but what's with
Su : No one can do everything on their heart. You said so yourself. Db : But you've still got a long way to go. all the negativity?
own. Su : So you're a hero after all. Don't forget that. Su : I can't help it.
Db : I agree. Strength in numbers. Db : Maybe, maybe not. Re : Well that lasted all of one minute. Su : Think of all the people we lost. Too
Su : So I'm going to do whatever I can, Db : I guess that's not for me to say. Thought you and me were bonding! many, if you ask me.
however I can, to support you all. Su : Well, you'll always be a hero to me, Re : You're not wrong. (b1)
Su : If we work together, we can make it Dunban. (b2) (-) Ah, what can you do? (b2)
through anything. Db : Remember, this is just my definition of Db : Really? You weren't worried at all?
Db : I hear you, Shulk. That is a sound plan. strength. Re : Not really. (b1) (+)
Su : I can't do this alone. (a1) Db : There must be countless other possible Re : 'Cos somehow I knew you were gonna Su : We lost Egil just as we were coming to
No man is an island. (a2) definitions out there. make it back OK. an understanding.
Db : I bet everyone has their own. Db : I always wonder where you get that Re : But don't you get the feeling it was
(a1) (-) Su : Either way, I'm glad you told me. It all confidence, Reyn. always gonna be that way?
Su : If I'd left Colony 9 on my own, I never makes sense to me somehow. Re : You were pretty banged up though. Re : He seemed satisfied at the end.
would've made it this far. Su : True strength...it comes from willpower, Re : Anyone else wouldn't have made it Re : Like he'd done everything he could.
Db : I think you're right, Shulk. And I would right? back. Su : He gave his all for us. And he gave us
have fared the same. Db : No need to be thanking me. You Re : Maybe it's just 'cos Fiora wished so hope.
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more than we realise sometimes. Db : In truth, choosing not to fight is the Db : Knowing Fiora, you might well be right! Re : And to think...he had it in for us all, then
Su : They really do. Reyn especially. He's nobler path. he went and saved us.
saved my skin over and over. Db : And that's something you realise Renewed Determination Su : That shocked me almost as much as
Su : But from now on, I'm gonna pull my already, isn't it? you.
Colony 6 Su : But that's why we can't give up. So
weight. Db : Anyway, I think it's time to head back.
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You've done great things already. be waiting. Re : You know, the day we set out on this Re : We're gonna win this one, Shulk. For
Db : I can vouch for that. whole adventure. Egil.
Su : That's nice of you to say, Dunban. One Year On Su : Yeah! How could I forget? Re : And we won't forget the others who've
Su : But I feel like I've got a long way to go. Colony 6 Re : It's unforgettable all right. given their lives.
And I still need you. Re : All that stuff happened all at once. No Re : We'll make them proud!
Db : I know, Shulk. Db : Has it really been an entire year since one could have predicted it. Su : A new future in their name! That's our
Db : We all need each other in tough times. the Battle of Sword Valley? Su : It makes me wonder, though... promise to them.
I'm no different. Re : That was a rough time for us Homs. Lots Su : What if I'd already figured out the Su : And that no one will ever have to suffer
Db : So let's keep looking out for each of people died. Monado before then? through this again.
other, and we'll all stay safe. Db : Sometimes I think I'm cursed. Re : You can't think like that! (a) Re : I'm right with you, Shulk!
Db : It's not right that I survived the battle Could've been veeery different. (b)
(a2) (+) when so many did not. (b2) (-)
Su : If it hadn't been for you guys, I'd have Re : Well, I was glad you came back. (a) (a) (-) Re : It's not like me to use words like
been completely lost. Don't talk like that! (b) Re : Even if you'd been able to see the 'destiny' and 'fate'.
Db : I know exactly what you mean. future way back then... Re : But some things are just meant to be.
Db : Alone we fall, but together we can (a) (+) Re : Who's to say we'd have stopped what Can't be helped.
achieve anything. Re : Fiora too. The smile on her face went happened to the colony? Su : Yeah... But that doesn't stop me
Su : I feel like all I ever achieve is waiting from ear to ear. Su : I know, I know. But I can't help thinking wishing things had been different.
for everyone to save me. Db : I remember. about it. Re : Shulk...you remember the promise we
Db : If anything I'd say the opposite is true! Re : But it was a big shock seeing you Su : Think what we could have done if only made that day?
But you know what? carried in on a stretcher like that. I'd understood the Monado! Re : About destroying all the Mechon and
Db : You wouldn't be you if you weren't Db : I'd prefer it if you didn't bring that up. Re : I suppose. stuff.
fretting about these things. I wasn't exactly thrilled. Re : It could have helped a lot, actually. Su : Yeah, I remember.
Su : Hmm. Re : I can't help it, Dunban. (a1) And not just for us. Su : And afterwards I realised how wrong
Su : People say I'm a nice guy, but I just do I know how you feel. (a2) Re : Homs from all the colonies might have we were.
what comes naturally. been safer. Re : Yeah, me too.
Su : What feels right. (a1) (-) Su : Exactly! Re : At the time, all I could think about was
Db : That is what makes you special. Never Db : That's fair enough I suppose. Su : So you see why this is such a big deal makin' those Mechon pay.
lose that, Shulk. Db : You can't help that you saw me in to me. Re : Turns out we're on the same side.
Db : Now, how about we rejoin the others? such an embarrassing state. Re : Lighten up. It's in the past. (a1) Re : We've all lost something or someone
Su : OK, Dunban. Re : That's not what I meant at all! But I'm the bigger screw-up. (a2) worth fighting for.
Su : Thank you, by the way. For everything. Re : I was jealous of you, man. I was so Re : Just like Egil.
upset that I didn't get to fight. (a1) (+) Su : I'm glad we figured that out in the
(b) (+) Db : What? Su : I know I'm being hard on myself. end. We did the right thing.
Db : Because I'm a hero, you mean? Re : I was a Defence Force soldier too. I Su : But...I know what I have to do. And Re : We sure did. And you know what else
Db : I am no hero. I'm not strong enough had every right to join the battle. nothing's gonna change that. I think?
to be called that. Db : No one thinks any less of you, Reyn. Su : So don't worry. Re : I think we should stop making promises
Su : Don't be silly. You're Dunban! The Hero You did your part. Re : I'm not worried. In fact, I think you're we don't intend to keep!
of the Homs! Db : Protecting the people back home is doing a bang up job. Su : It definitely couldn't hurt.
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Db : Shulk, tell me something. Re : Yeah, yeah, I know. everything's your fault, man. saving the world!
Db : What do you think of when you talk Re : But I felt so...confused. Like, conflicted Re : There are some things even you can't
about strength? about staying back. fix. Dunban's Right Arm
Su : Physical strength. (b1) Db : This is the first I've heard of it. Su : Haha! I'm not that conceited. Colony 6
Strength of the heart. (b2) Re : That's 'cos I've never told anyone Su : I know I can't do everything.
before. Re : Good to hear! Sa : Dunban, how's your arm holding up?
(b1) (-) Db : Hah! Not like you to keep quiet about Re : And at least we had a good reason to Db : You mean this old thing?
Db : You're not wrong. something. come on this big old adventure. Sa : The others told me what happened a
Db : Without the brute force to repel your Su : Yeah. year ago, at Sword Valley.
enemies, you are never safe. (a2) (+) Su : So that no one else ever has to go Sa : It must have been very painful.
Db : But is that the only meaning? Re : It wasn't a good day for me either. through what we did. Db : I don't need your sympathy. (a)
Su : What do you mean? Re : I was so jealous of you! It burned me Su : I can't rely on the Monado for It hardly even bothers me now. (b)
Su : You're strong and powerful. That's how up! everything.
you kept Colony 9 safe. Db : Jealous? Why? Su : I have to keep going. Keep fighting! (a) (-)
Su : Isn't that enough? Db : Did you want to fight at the Battle of Re : That's the spirit, man! Sa : Well excuse me for being concerned
Db : It's plenty. In fact, it might even be too Sword Valley? Re : What is it Dunban likes to say? We've about your well-being!
much. Re : I was in the Defence Force too! I gotta seize our destiny? Db : I'm sorry, that was rude of me.
Db : The truth about power is this: wanted to fight alongside you. Re : Whatever kind of destiny we pick, it'll Db : But I'm fine. I'm sure I've told you I can
Db : All power corrupts, and those who Db : You were young then, Reyn. Too young be the best one ever! move it almost perfectly.
crave it will be corrupted by it. to go to war. Su : I'm glad you're here to help me, Reyn. Sa : I don't think so. In fact, I heard you
Su : Corrupted? I don't understand. Db : But I would not say that anymore. I couldn't do it alone. could barely move it at all.
Db : It was once explained to me as I Db : You've changed a lot in a year. You're Re : Pfft. Alone? Db : (Looks like the game is up. She doesn't
explain it to you now. stronger now. Re : We've got the entire world fighting on miss a thing.)
Db : Those who crave ultimate power lose Db : Mentally and physically. our side! Sa : Tell me the truth. How much can you
all else in their pursuit of it. Re : Haha! Watch yer back, Dunban! Su : You're right. move your right arm?
Su : Oh... Re : 'Cos I'm gonna overtake you before Su : OK! I won't let myself feel down about Db : A bit. (a1)
Db : If you were to seek such power, you you know it! this anymore. As well as anyone! (a2)
might lose all of us. Db : When that day comes, I'll be waiting. Su : Everyone's counting on us. Let's go!
Db : And I'm sure you don't want that. Db : But know this... It's going to be no walk (a1) (+)
Su : Of course I don't! in the park! (a2) (-) Sa : I knew it!
Su : You know how important you guys are Re : Dunban, the Hero of the Homs, has Su : You? What have you done wrong? Sa : Finally the truth comes out.
to me. laid down the gauntlet. It's on! Re : I broke a promise I made to Fiora. Db : Did you really know all along?
Db : It's all right, Shulk. Re : I couldn't stop you getting hurt. You Sa : I'm a medic, aren't I?
Db : I don't really think that would happen (b) (-) know, the time you were shot? Sa : Anyway, at least you still have some
to someone like you. Re : You've gotta know how much Fiora Su : There was nothing you could do. movement.
worried when you left! Su : No one could have predicted him Sa : That's very positive.

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Db : Yes. I still have some feeling. All hope Mechon had never happened... Fio : Yes, it totally makes sense to me now. Su : You've come so far... It would be a
is not lost. Db : I know. Fio : You're right, Dunban. My brother, the tragedy to lose it all again.
Sa : Why not get Linada to look at it? She Db : We might have had an even better cleverest Homs alive! Sa : Yes. And that's why we have to make
might be able to help you. peace than we're striving for. Db : I think it's just that I have a few years it safe.
Db : I hadn't thought of that. Db : But I'll tell you a secret, Fiora. on you and the others. Sa : A place where no one will ever be sad
Sa : Well, what are you waiting for? Db : I think I fit better into the world we're Db : When you get to my age, you'll come or afraid of losing their home.
Sa : Come on! You and me are heading living in now. to the same conclusion. Su : You will achieve your dream.
for Junks. Fio : Me too, Dunban. Fio : I don't know about that. Sa : How can you be so sure?
Db : What? Right now? Fio : The world is a complicated place, with Fio : I think it's more because of the Su : Just look around you. (b1)
Sa : Yep! And I won't hear any of your all its war and struggle. experiences you've had. Because it's everyone's dream. (b2)
excuses, Dunban! Fio : But I can't quite imagine life without Db : Before my injury, I was fortunate
Sa : Hurry up! all that. enough to see a lot of Bionis. (b1) (-)
Db : (This must be what it feels like to be Db : Hopefully Colony 6 is free of it now, Db : And I rebuilt our house more than a Su : What kind of people do you see? It's
Juju...) though. few times. not just us Homs.
Db : The people here deserve a real home. Fio : I remember! Su : There are Nopon, High Entia and
(a2) (-) Fio : Definitely. But you know what that Fio : We rebuilt our home, and that's what Machina as well.
Sa : If you think I'm going to believe that, means, right? makes it so special. Su : Do you realise what you're creating
you don't know me at all! Fio : You and me have to help out. Fio : That feeling of getting back on our here?
Db : I... But... It's just... Fio : Don't start complaining, Dunban! feet made me happy and confident. Sa : You know, I hadn't even thought
Sa : Can't you see I'm trying to help? Db : Me? Complain? Never! I'll be glad to Db : That's exactly what I'm talking about. about it before...
Sa : You don't need to try and shield me help out. Db : Sounds like my work here is done. How Sa : But it's amazing to see this.
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Db : Sharla, I... Db : Leave all the heavy lifting to me and Fio : OK! Lots to do. And lots to see as well! living together in peace.
Sa : I've seen all kinds of things during my Reyn. Su : It's something special all right. And I
time on the battlefield. Fio : I know, I know. The Colony Reborn realised something else.
Sa : If you think I can't handle the truth, Fio : Anyway, we'd better not keep Shulk Colony 6 Su : This colony will become the focal point
well, you're wrong. waiting. He'll start to worry. of Bionis.
Sa : So there's no need to try and be all Su : So, Sharla... Is this what Colony 6 is Sa : *Camera zooms out* Here? Our
secretive. (a2) (+) supposed to look like? colony?
Db : I apologise, Sharla. Fio : The Colony 9 attack is so vivid in my Sa : It's definitely getting there. Su : I don't doubt it for a second.
Db : I was wrong to doubt you. mind. Sa : We've come a long way. A little more Su : Colony 6 will be a place where it
Sa : Heh. Now you just have to remember Fio : I can hear Shulk's scream as the metal- work and it'll be perfect. doesn't matter where you're from.
that in the future! faced Mechon attacked me. Su : Really? If you ask me, it's looking good Su : Anyone can come here and make
Db : Shulk was a wreck after that. I'd never already. friends, build a family.
(b) (+) seen the boy so distraught. Su : Plenty of warm homes and thriving Su : Can you picture it, Sharla?!
Db : I'm used to this left-handed style now. Db : I imagine that's how the people of businesses... It's great! Su : Those who lost their lives will not have
Sa : It must be tough, though. Colony 6 felt. Sa : True, we have nearly everything we died in vain.
Sa : Only a year ago you were fighting with Fio : I made up my mind after that. need. But we can't stop here. Su : And people everywhere can look to it
the Monado. Fio : I decided I'd never endanger myself Sa : It has to be a place where everyone as a beacon of hope.
Sa : And this is your reward... so thoughtlessly again. can feel safe. Sa : You're right, Shulk!
Db : You think losing the use of one arm is Db : I should hope so too, Fiora. Sa : Then it'll really feel like Colony 6 again. Sa : We can't afford to lose this hard work.
going to hold me back? Db : I won't forget his cries, and I don't wish Su : I can't wait to see the result! (a) We have to push on.
Sa : You really can't use your right arm to hear them again. A safe haven for everyone, huh? (b) Su : Great! Just don't forget to tell me if
then? That's a real shame. Fio : I'll be more careful in future. you need anything.
Db : I have no regrets. (b1) Fio : That's my promise to you, Dunban. I (a) (-) Sa : I will.
I'm perfectly fine like this. (b2) won't throw my life away. Sa : It won't be easy. In fact, it could take Sa : And don't expect me to give you the
Db : I'll hold you to that promise. a very long time. easy work!
(b1) (+) Db : We'd all miss you too much if you were Sa : But one day, Colony 6 will be back the
Db : Without the Monado, we would never gone. Me, Shulk, Reyn... way it used to be. (b2) (+)
have repelled the Mechon. Fio : I know. It was a silly thing to do. Su : It might not take as long as you think. Su : Everyone here has the same goal.
Db : I did what anyone would have done. Fio : No matter how tough the battle is, Su : When peace is restored to Bionis, just Su : Reconstructing Colony 6 is practically
Sa : There you go again. Showing off in how scary it gets... wait. People will flock here. what they live for.
that special Dunban way. Fio : We all need to stick together. Sa : I hope so. Sa : I guess I'm the only one worried.
Db : I wouldn't be in any fit state to be Db : Yes. That's the only way. Sa : But what if people still don't want to Sa : But it's all I think about sometimes.
showing off if not for all of you. Db : OK! I think it's time we were getting come back even then? Sa : How long peace will last... Whether
Sa : Wow! That's some honesty right there! back to the others. Su : Why would you say that? (a1) we'll be safe even then...
Sa : I can't believe I've stripped away so Db : They might be getting worried. Don't worry about it! (a2) Su : *Camera zooms out* I can totally
many layers so quickly! Fio : After what happened, I bet Shulk is understand.
Db : Did I say too much? afraid to let me out of his sight. (a1) (-) Su : What happened here was awful, and
Sa : No. It was quite sweet, actually. Fio : Come on, Dunban, hurry it up! Sa : Say we get the colony working. you'll never forget it.
Db : Erm... Can I ask you not to tell Reyn Db : (I promise you, Fiora... I'll never let you Sa : No one can forget that this place was Su : Just like I'll never forget the attack on
about this conversation? come to such harm again.) reduced to rubble in a day. Colony 9.
Db : If he ever found out, I wouldn't hear Su : *Camera zooms out* But just look at it! Su : But this is a chance for a new beginning.
the end of it. (b) (-) Su : People have already moved here in Sa : I guess if I can't let go of the past I'll
Sa : Don't worry! My lips are sealed! Fio : I mean... we should say something. droves. never get over what happened.
You know, to the survivors. Su : And they're all mucking in. It's an Su : Exactly.
(b2) (-) Db : What would we say? exciting place to live, like before! Su : And it'll help if you create as many
Sa : No you're not! Db : 'Sorry we didn't get here in time with Su : The colony is on the up, Sharla. good memories as you can.
Db : I'm fine because I know it was all for our magical sword.' Sa : I know, I see it too. Su : Then maybe the bad ones won't seem
the best. Db : How well would they take that? Sa : But it just doesn't feel like the colony I so bad.
Db : I had no choice. There was no one Fio : I know, but... knew. Sa : Now you mention it, we've had some
else able to use the Monado. Fio : Here we are, alive and well. Sa : In more ways than one. good times on the road.
Sa : Well...I suppose... Fio : We've barely even helped with the Su : *Normal camera* Then make it into a Sa : And I don't intend on forgetting those
Db : I did it because I had to. And I have reconstruction. better colony than the one you knew. any time soon.
no regrets. Fio : We could give money or food, but I Sa : Better? Well, I suppose so. Sa : And...well, there are other good
Sa : Dunban, ever the humble hero. feel like that wouldn't be enough. Sa : Actually, you know what? You're right. memories I don't plan to forget.
Sa : I'm sorry for pushing you. I just wanted Db : There's only so much we can do. I was being silly. Su : Are you talking about the time you
you to know I care. Db : Ultimately, the people who live here Su : You'll never forget the past, but you spent with Gadolt?
Db : I know. Thank you. have to rebuild their lives. can never bring it back either. Su : It might sound weird coming from me,
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appreciate it. Fio : Is that really how you feel? (b1) make it the BEST place to live. Su : In the end, memories of Gadolt are
I guess you're right. (b2) Sa : But...how do I do that? the only proof he was here.
Recovery and Reflection Su : You can't do it on your own. Sa : I'll never forget him, don't worry.
Colony 6 (b1) (-) Su : We'll all help you. Me, Reyn... everyone! Sa : Thank you. For everything. I feel like
Db : It is. We'll do it together. rebuilding the entire world!
Fio : It's horrible to think of what the Mechon Db : I know it's hard not to worry. It's not as Sa : You really think Reyn'll chip in? Su : I know the feeling! But I'll be glad if I
did to Colony 6. if I don't want to help. Sa : Hmm. When this is all over, I'll ask him. can help out even a little bit.

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Db : Yes. The devastation here was far Db : But don't forget we have another task It'd be great if he did. Su : Anyway, let's find the others.
worse than in Colony 9. ahead of us. Su : Of course he'll help. We all will.
Fio : There were two things we had that Fio : You're right, as always. Su : And Reyn isn't gonna turn down a Quiet Time
they didn't: Shulk and the Monado. Fio : We need to finish what we set out to request by you, Sharla. Trust me. Colony 6
Db : Yes. Not that their Defence Force was do. That's what matter most. Su : Anyway, you wanna go and find the
anything to sneeze at... Db : And don't forget it benefits them as others? Fio : This park is very pretty.
Db : But in the end, the Mechon just much as us. Sa : Yeah, and we'd better hurry. Don't Fio : There's a park in Colony 9, but it's
overwhelmed them. Db : We're fighting for the entire world. want to make Fiora jealous. nothing quite like this.
Fio : It makes me sad. (a) Fio : Dunban, you're so strong. I wish I had Sa : Thanks for lending an ear, Shulk. Rik : Park bring back memories for Fiora?
We should say sorry. (b) your resolve. Fio : It does, actually. It brings back a lot of
Db : It's all a matter of perspective. (a2) (+) memories.
(a) (+) Db : But I understand why you find it difficult Su : I only have to look at the faces of the Fio : Shulk, Reyn and me used to play in the
Fio : So many lives lost. to deal with this. colony's residents. park in Colony 9.
Fio : And Sharla lost someone so close to Db : It just means you truly care. Su : Everyone is happy here. Rik : Riki love memories! Park remind Riki of
her. Fio : Thank you. Sa : You really think so? forest!
Db : Many lives were sacrificed. More than Fio : The truth is, my mind is made up. It's Su : If they really felt unsure about moving Fio : Nature's wonderful, isn't it? (a)
could ever be justified. my heart that wavers. here, would they smile? Not all memories are good. (b)
Db : Even now that I know the reasons Fio : I'm sorry, Dunban. Su : They feel safe and happy here. Who
behind the Mechon's actions. Db : What are you apologising for? wouldn't? (a) (+)
Fio : Everyone here just wanted to protect Db : You're my sister, and I wouldn't want Sa : Yeah. You're probably right. Fio : When I'm surrounded by nature, I feel
the people the loved. you to be any other way. Sa : If I lived in a place I didn't like, it would alive, like nothing matters.
Fio : They didn't deserve this. Db : I'm glad you're here by my side. You just make me sad. Rik : Riki too, Riki too! Grass whispering, trees
Db : To protect those who we love, we make me proud. Su : Right. So don't worry, Sharla! talking!
often must sacrifice everything. Fio : Eurgh, I can't believe you just said all Everything's gonna be fine. Fio : Whispering and talking, huh? I like the
Fio : But why, Dunban? (a1) that! How embarrasing [sic]! Su : Me and Reyn are gonna come and sounds of nature, too.
It must have been really tough. (a2) Fio : Right, come on. We need to get back. visit all the time when this is over! Fio : I bet you miss Makna Forest sometimes.
Can't keep Shulk waiting! Sa : Oh yeah... I guess Reyn will go back to Rik : Fiora so clever!
(a1) (-) Db : OK, I get the message. Come on then. Colony 9, huh? Rik : Fiora understand Riki's talking and
Fio : Why couldn't we have all lived in Su : What was that? You say something? feeling!
peace? (b2) (+) Sa : No, it's nothing important. Hey, let's go Fio : It must just be a coincidence. (a1)
Db : Hindsight is a wonderful thing, Fiora. Db : So you see that they have to do this and find the others. I like the way you speak. (a2)
But what's done is done. with their own hands. Su : OK. They'll be waiting anyway. But I
Db : I, too, wish we could have settled our Db : It's an accomplishment that will stay enjoyed our chat, Sharla. (a1) (-)
differences sooner. with them forever. Fio : I just happened to be thinking the
Db : Unfortunately, it was not to be. Db : If we did it all for them, it wouldn't be (b) (+) same thing you were. That's all.
Fio : Just think... If this stupid war with the the same. Su : I know what you mean. Rik : You sort of know what Riki mean

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 though. the dumps! Su : Wait! If I had an ether battery, I think I Sa : Maybe I should have just kicked up a
Rik : If Reyn here, he only complain. He say, Rik : Riki love Fiora's smile. Riki want to show might be able to fix it! fuss like a little girl.
'Too cold!' or 'Too hot!' Shulk! Sa : You could?! Don't joke with me. Can Sa : Refused to leave.
Fio : Yeah, that sounds like him. Rik : Come, come, Fiora! Go find friends. you really fix it? Sa : He always thought the best of me.
Fio : But Reyn has his good points too. If you *Leaves* Su : You can't just get them anywhere, but Trusting in me, relying on me.
look hard enough. Fio : Wait, Riki! There's no hurry. that's all I really need. Sa : But I was never as strong as he thought.

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Rik : Riki know them! Reyn always protect Fio : What am I going to do with you?! Su : If you want it fixed, leave it to me! Re : I'm sure letting you go was just as hard
friends' backs! Sa : Wow... I can't thank you enough, for him.
Rik : When Shulk in danger, Reyn first on A Broken Watch Shulk. Re : But he put his feelings aside for your
scene. Kapow! Ether Mines Sa : And I'm sure it'll make Juju happy as sake.

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Fio : Something like that. well. Re : So you could live on. So you could
Fio : And he kept the promise he made to Sa : Come on, come on... Where is it? lead the colony.
me. You can always trust him. Su : You OK, Sharla? A Wistful Glow Sa : I know.
Rik : What Reyn promise Fiora? Tell Riki, tell Sa : ...Aha! Ether Mines Sa : But...I miss him so much.
Riki! Sa : Found it! My pocket watch! Re : Cheer up, Sharla!
Rik : Not fair to keep secret. Sa : And still in one piece... more or less. Re : This ether lamp... It's like the ones in Re : Hey, how about this? From now on I'll
Fio : Secret! Yes, just the word I was thinking Su : It's a beautiful watch. (a) Tephra Cave. work really, really hard...
of. It's a secret. It's kind of dirty. (b) Sa : You mean the ones on the route Re : And then one day I'll be the man of
Fio : It's just between me, Reyn and Shulk. between our two colonies? your dreams!
I can't tell you I'm afraid. (a) (+) Sa : Those would have been put there by Sa : Heh. How long's that gonna take?
Rik : Not fair, not fair! Riki one of the gang Su : The design is so elaborate. I've never people from Colony 6. Sa : I can't spend my entire life waiting
now! seen one like it. Re : You learn something new every day. around!
Fio : Sorry, Riki. You can pout all you want. Su : So this is yours? Sa : You see the yellow glow? Re : That's my Sharla all right!
Fio : Come on, let's get back. Playtime is Sa : Yes. It was my father's. He gave it to Sa : That's because the lamp uses electric Re : I like you best when you're giving me
over. *Leaves* me before he died. ether crystals. that big old smile of yours.
Rik : Grrrr. Fiora not good friend. Always Su : It's nice. Re : Didn't know that either. Sa : Looks like you're learning fast! Keep
teasing Riki. Su : But why was it here? Re : I guess some days you learn two new those compliments coming.
Rik : Fiora? Fiora! Don't leave Riki! Wait for Sa : I think I dropped it here when we things. Sa : And by the way, Reyn... Thank you.
Riki! evacuated the colony. Re : I do know that electric-type crystals
Sa : Otharon must have found it. glow the brightest. (b) (-)
(a2) (+) Su : I can tell he looked after it. Does it still Sa : Bingo! Sa : Not really. It wasn't that bad.
Fio : When I hear you talk, I get a nice warm work? Sa : Once upon a time, replenishing lamps Sa : I just kept my eyes on the prize.
feeling inside. Sa : No. From the looks of things, it stopped with fresh ether was my job. Sa : Otharon used to give me a pretty
Fio : Maybe it's magic?! when I dropped it. Sa : It was my very first job, actually. good reward whenever I finished.
Rik : Really? Hmm... Riki not know why, but Su : I can fix it! (a1) Sa : I used to follow the route all the way Re : Oh yeah? What'd he give you?
Nopon not usually magic. It's ticked its last tock. (a2) down into the Ether Mine. Sa : A small ether crystal shard.
Fio : Hahaha. That's OK, Riki. Not every Re : Sounds like fun! (a) Sa : Not big enough to give out any energy
question needs an answer. (a1) (+) Must've been tough. (b) on its own.
Fio : All I mean is...I wouldn't change a Su : If we could just get our hands on an Sa : But when I had enough, I'd combine
thing about you. ether battery, I could fix it. (a) (+) them to make a cartridge.
Rik : Not change Riki? That means Riki Sa : Really? That would be amazing, Shulk! Sa : I used to get lost when I started. But I Re : You could do that back then? Wow.
good! Su : I can fix anything, no problem! soon got the hang of it. That's some talent.
Fio : As long as you keep cheering everyone Su : The people at Colony 9 were always Sa : We used to time each other to see Re : When Shulk asks me to do gem
up, you certainly are. coming to me to fix things. who could get it done quickest. crafting, he ends up hating me.
Rik : Leave it to Riki! Sa : You're so kind, Shulk. Re : You mean...you and Gadolt? Sa : Colony 6 relies on its ether mining. We
Rik : Riki's job is to make friends feel bestest Sa : You don't know how much this watch Sa : Am I that obvious? grow up with it.
ever! means to me. Re : You start talking about your old life and Sa : So using ether and manipulating it to
Fio : Come on, you big ball of fun! Sa : I'll never forget how happy I was when I see tears... make things comes naturally.
Fio : Let's see if you can make everyone my father gave it to me. Re : It had to be Gadolt. Sa : Thinking about it brings back so many
laugh. Su : I can tell you cherish it. I hope I can Sa : Didn't think you were even paying memories...
Rik : Riki ready, Fiora! make it work again. attention. Sa : I collected crystal shards of all different
Rik : OK! Where is mean old Reyn? I make Su : And if you need me to repair anything Re : Oi! I always pay attention to you. colours.
him into happy Hom Hom! else, just ask! Sa : Shulk said something interesting to me Sa : Then I tried mixing them together.
Sa : I'll let you know, Shulk. Thank you so once. Sa : I thought I might be able to make an
(b) (-) much. Sa : He thinks you're...insensitive when it entirely new colour of crystal.
Rik : Riki not get what Fiora mean. Memories comes to this kind of thing. Sa : I combined things like...
are good thing! (a2) (-) Re : He can talk! The only girl he's ever Re : Electric, wind and water? (b1)
Fio : Not always, Riki. Memories can be Su : It's a really rare kind of watch. talked to is Fiora! Wind crystals and glowmoss? (b2)
good and bad. Su : I'm sorry, Sharla. I don't know if I can Sa : Hahaha. I'm almost jealous. I mean, of
Fio : Even you must have a few not-so- fix this. your male camaraderie. (b1) (+)
good memories. Sa : Are you sure? I thought you were good Sa : I wonder what it would be like. Being Sa : Yeah, things like that.
Rik : Riki not have any! at repairing stuff. a guy, doing guy things... Sa : If you mix yellow and blue paint, you
Rik : When Riki is in forest, Riki only feel warm Su : Kinda. But not that good. Re : Like fighting alongside Gadolt? (a1) get green, right?
and happy! Su : Hold on a second... Gadolt would just be a friend. (a2) Sa : I figured it had to be the same for ether
Fio : I guess you can't understand. (b1) Su : There might be one way. If we had an crystals, so I tried it out.
I envy you, Riki. (b2) ether battery maybe... (a1) (-) Re : Did you get it to work?
Sa : Leave it to me. I'll find one. Will you fix Sa : I know I can't change the past, Re : I had a go at doing something like that
(b1) (-) it for me then? whatever I do or say. once.
Fio : I'm afraid I can't block out all the bad Sa : It's a family heirloom, you see. Sa : But when everyone fled the colony Re : Taking bits of different crystals and
thoughts like you can. Sa : My father gave it to me, and I'd be during the attack... mixing them all up.
Rik : Riki know Fiora can. Just need to have heartbroken if you couldn't. Sa : I was so...angry! Re : Then Shulk started shouting at me for
nature all around! Su : It sounds like a big deal to you, so I'll Sa : I wanted to be by his side, and fight to wasting all our good crystals.
Fio : You really think so? do everything I can. the end with him. Re : So I just kinda gave up.
Fio : Maybe we should spend some time Su : With any luck you'll get your watch Re : One good thing came out of it all. You Sa : I guess it's different in Colony 9.
together in Makna Forest. back. met us. Sa : You don't have a limitless supply of
Rik : Yippee! Fiora and Riki go now! Sa : Oh, thank you so much, Shulk! I knew Re : Me and Shulk couldn't have got far crystals like we do.
Rik : Riki know Fiora will be overjollyed! you wouldn't let me down. without you, Sharla. Sa : Me, Gadolt and Juju used to
Fio : I'm sure it will be lovely, Riki. Re : We really needed you. experiment all the time, but...
Rik : What's wrong, Fiora? Fiora's smile (b) (-) Re : And all those people at the camp. I Sa : If the colour is different, forget it. All
upside down. Su : In fact, the face is all cracked and you saw how they needed you. you get is a pile of soot.
Fio : Don't worry. It's nothing. can't even see the time. Sa : Reyn... I... Re : Funny, isn't it?
Fio : I just wish I could learn to share your Sa : Oi, careful what you say! It's not a Re : Wait, I've got that all wrong. There's Re : Only a small difference and things
love for nature. piece of junk! no 'needed' about it. don't mix well.
Rik : Fiora not learn! Fiora feeeeeelll. Su : S-sorry, Sharla. Re : We need you more than ever. Sa : Like men and women...
Rik : Then Fiora know the true joy of living in Su : What's it doing here though? Re : You and your healing abilities are a Re : Where did that come from? We were
the wild. Sa : When we ran from the colony, I must vital part of our team. talking about ether crystals.
Fio : Sounds like fun! have dropped it. Re : That Heal Bullet of yours has saved my Sa : It's this place. I just can't help thinking
Fio : We'd better bring peace to Frontier Sa : Otharon probably picked it up. bacon more than once. about certain things.
Village ASAP. Su : You know, this thing looks kind of Sa : Thanks. It's nice to feel needed. Sa : I learnt so much from Gadolt. About
Fio : Anyway, let's go and find Shulk. expensive. Sa : And you're right... I have an important rifles, cartridges, fighting.
Rik : Riki follow Fiora! Su : You should sell it! (b1) role to play. Sa : If only I could turn back time...
Rik : When Frontier Village have peace, all Was it a present from someone? (b2) Sa : One I couldn't have fulfiled if I'd stayed Re : Don't be so down on yourself.
Nopon have big party! and fought. Re : All that frowning is gonna give you
(b1) (-) Sa : Thank you, Reyn. wrinkles.
(b2) (+) Su : I bet you'd make a fortune! Sa : You have an amazing calming affect Sa : Not the nicest way to put it, but I can
Fio : I love being in nature too. Sa : Let me be clear, Shulk. I could never, [sic] on me, you know that? see what you're getting at.
Fio : But it doesn't make all my problems go ever sell this watch! Re : That's funny... I'd say the same about Sa : Sorry, Reyn. I guess I'm not really acting
away. Su : I-I didn't mean to offend you. you! like myself...
Rik : Why Fiora not smile? Fiora should smile! Sa : This watch was given to me by my Sa : Just remember that you can't rely on Sa : But talking to you like this makes me
Smile and laugh! dying father. me forever. feel calm somehow.
Rik : Park is nice. Park make Riki happy. Also Sa : It's very important to me. Sa : Someday you'll have to learn how to Re : I don't even know what you're
make Fiora happy! Su : I'm sorry. I wouldn't have suggested fight properly. supposed to be apologising for.
Fio : It's not that simple, Riki. that if I'd realised. Sa : You know...without taking so many Re : But whatever it is, it doesn't matter.
Fio : Sometimes even things I like don't Sa : It's fine. Forget it. It probably can't be knocks on the head. Re : Now, how about we try mixing up
make me happy. fixed anyway. Re : Haha! No promises, but I'll give it my some different colour crystals?
Su : Hold on. I reckon I can fix it. best shot. Re : We could be the first people ever to
Rik : Mmm... Riki not understand what Fiora Su : All I need is an ether battery. make a new colour!
say. Sa : Really? You can fix this? (a2) (+) Sa : Maybe now's not quite the right time
Rik : But Riki know Fiora can laugh! Su : Just leave it to me, Sharla! Sa : Hehe. Even the most ridiculous thing is for that.
Fio : Why are you so determined to make Su : Back in Colony 9, I was the best a serious question to you. Sa : But one day I'll teach you all there is
me laugh? repairman around! Sa : It's quite sweet actually. I guess that's to know about ether crystals.
Rik : That Riki's job! Sa : Then I'll leave it in your capable hands. why I like you. Sa : You have to handle them with care,
Rik : When friend cry boo-hoo, everyone Thanks, Shulk! Re : What? What am I missing here? like a woman's heart!
cry boo-hoo. Sa : I meant that if I were a guy, I might Re : Ouch. I get the feeling this stuff's never
Rik : Heropon Riki must rescue friends! (b2) (+) have been able to fight. gonna be my forte...
Fio : Riki... Sa : Yes. My father gave it to me before Sa : I could have stayed with Gadolt in
Rik : Cheer up, Fiora! Cheery Fiora make he...passed away. Colony 6 until the end. (b2) (-)
happy Fiora! Su : I'm sorry. It must mean a lot to you. Sa : That's all. Sa : What?
Fio : ... Sa : It's all I have to remember him by. Sa : I really didn't want to leave without Sa : What does glowmoss have to do with
Fio : Hahaha! Su : Lucky you found it. It's just a shame it's him. anything?
Fio : All right, Riki. It worked. You were right, not working... Sa : Not while the Mechon were destroying Re : I just figured 'cos of the colour.
I'll give you that. Sa : A big shame. But at least I've got it the entire colony. Re : Glowmoss is green and wind-type
Fio : I just needed to stop being so down in back. Re : I'm so sorry, Sharla. ether crystals are green, right?

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Sa : Reyn, even if that made the slightest Su : It really is. Entia architectural skill. Rik : But but...
bit of sense... Db : Will it ever run out? (b1) Db : I can't deny that. Sa : What is it, Riki?
Sa : I was talking about combining It can't be good for us. (b2) Me : Oh no...! * Rik : One littlepon not like it.
DIFFERENT colours! Remember? Db : What's wrong, Melia? Sa : Oh dear! Why not? (b1)
Sa : But...you have got me wondering (b1) (+) Me : Each statue is supposed to have an A Nopon that can't climb?! (b2)
what would happen. Su : Great question, Dunban! I've always either crystal on its chest.
Re : Then let's give it a go! wondered that. Me : But one of them is missing! (b1) (+)
Re : You and me. Could get interesting! Db : Great minds think alike. And your Db : Thankfully, the other statue's crystal is Sa : Did something happen to them?
Sa : Gadolt used to experiment with these thoughts? still present. Rik : Riki know reason.
things as well. Su : I can't draw any firm conclusions or Me : I wonder what happened... Rik : When Riki take eyes away from
Sa : Him and Otharon tried all different anything. Db : Perhaps it was stolen. (b1) littlepon, littlepon get scared!
things when making cartridges. Su : All I know is, ether isn't unlimited. So I It might have fallen off. (b2) Rik : Littlepon stuck at top of tree and wait
Sa : He used to get so mad when whatever guess it won't last forever. for Riki for whole day!
he was trying failed. Db : I don't suppose we have anything to (b1) (+) Sa : Oh, that sounds horrible. Are they OK
Sa : He taught me all this. Using rifles, worry about in our lifetime. Db : Many people with dubious reputations now?
constructing cartridges. Su : Maybe not. But we should still try and travel through here. Rik : Other littlepon at school tease my
Re : Oh, sorry about that. Didn't mean to find another energy source. Me : I have heard of such people. littlepon because not climb now.
remind you. Su : We can't just rely on it always being Me : I don't suppose we'll ever see it again... Rik : All Riki's fault...
Re : I just thought it might be cool to hang there. Db : Why don't you replace it? Sa : Don't beat yourself up, Riki.
out and combine crystals. Db : Energy aside, it will be a shame when Me : You're right, Dunban. Sa : With some love and care, the little one
Sa : Oh, stop it, Reyn. You don't have to this natural beauty is gone. Me : The twin goddesses of order and justice will be fine.
tiptoe around me. Su : Yes... Whether that's a hundred years must look their part. Sa : And when they're ready, you can take
Re : I just don't want to upset you. from now or a thousand. Db : Order and justice, huh? them climbing again.
Sa : Just keep being you, Reyn. Db : I am sure they'd be happy if you were Rik : Riki like Sharla's idea! You are nice
Sa : Now, let's find some glowmoss. (b2) (-) to help them out. Hom Hom, Sharla.
Re : So we're gonna try out my idea? Nice! Su : Why do you think that? There's no Sa : And you're a good father, Riki. The
Re : Trust me, we're gonna make the best evidence to support it. (b2) (-) bestest Heropon father!
ether crystal ever! Db : It's just a feeling. Nothing more. Me : I have my doubts that such a thing is
Re : Even that old geezer Otharon'll be Su : Actually, we haven't made any big possible... (b2) (-)

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impressed! leaps in researching this field. Db : Perhaps it was due to a flaw in the Rik : Village has lots of littlepon that can't
Su : So it's still possible. construction. climb trees! *
The Shimmering Marsh Db : It was just a passing thought. Don't Db : Even the wise and skilled High Entia Sa : Sorry, Riki. I shouldn't stereotype your
Satorl Marsh take it so seriously, Shulk. must have their off days. people.
Su : But you're right, Dunban. Me : Spare me your sarcasm, Dunban. Even Rik : Plus, littlepon have good reason!
Su : This place is... beautiful. Su : It has to be worth spending more if you are correct. Rik : Riki take eyes away from littlepon. Then
Db : Some call it the Shimmering Marsh. resources to study this. Db : Why don't you replace the crystal? littlepon get stuck in tree.
Su : I can see why! Db : Hey, where are you going? Bring the sisters back to glory! Rik : Littlepon waited for Riki long time. Now
Su : Had you ever been here before? Su : I'm gonna fetch my notes! *leaves* Db : I'm sure you're up to the task. littlepon not like climbing.
Db : No. And I'm suitably amazed. Db : But we were enjoying this strange Me : This is not a bad idea. Sa : Oh no, they're too scared to climb
Db : How can a place light up so much at phenomenon! Me : What one sister has, the other craves. trees anymore?

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night? Db : You can take the boy out of the lab, And we cannot have that! Rik : Will all be OK.

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Db : I've never seen anything like it. but not the lab out of the boy! Rik : Before littlepon grow big, Riki fix
Su : I have. Once, when I was very young. Atop the Crown Tree littlepon to like trees again.
Db : Maybe it was a dream? (a) High Entia History Satorl Marsh Sa : Riki... You're a good father. Your
Really? Interesting. (b) Satorl Marsh littlepon are proud of you.
Sa : Isn't it nice, climbing up trees? It really Sa : Look at me, starting to well up...
(a) (-) Db : Those statues... takes me back... Rik : Riki always think about littlepon.
Su : It wasn't a dream. I know it! Db : Am I right in thinking they are of High Rik : To when Sharla was a littlepon? Littlepon most important to Riki!
Su : But...I do remember being asleep for Entia origin? Sa : Yes, exactly. Ah, to be a little girl Rik : Sharla make good mamapon too one
most of it. Me : They are indeed. again... day.

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Db : Then it must have been a dream, Me : These are the Sororal Statues. Rik : Riki feel like littlepon too! Sa : I hope so too, Riki. I hope so too.
surely. Me : They depict twin goddesses Sa : What a strange thing to say. (a)
Su : No. It was at the ruins where me and representing order and justice. I'm not surprised. (b) Riki's Crazy Crystal Plan
the Monado were found. Db : A treacherous place to erect them. Makna Forest
Su : The same thing happens there. At Me : This place was once used for our (a) (-)
night, glowing ether fills the air. Coming-of-Age Ceremony. Rik : Riki say something strange? Sharla Rik : Reyn look! Reyn look! Big ether crystal!
Db : All right, I'm convinced. Db : That seems fitting. (a) mad at Riki? Re : Whoa! that IS big!
Su : It's OK. My memory of it's a little hazy Here?! (b) Sa : No, nothing like that. It's just...surprising. Rik : Riki want crystal. Take home to village!
anyway. Sa : To hear you say you feel young. You're Re : How d'ya plan on doing that? (a)
Su : I assume the effect is caused by high (a) (+) sort of childish anyway. What you gonna do with it? (b)
ether content in the ground. Me : Potential successors to the throne who Rik : Riki not child, Riki all grown up! *
Db : Ether content? came of age were left here. Sa : I know, I know. You're older than (a) (-)
Su : Surely you must know something about Me : If they survived, they could return to Dunban, aren't you? Rik : Reyn big and strong! Reyn use thick
ether content. the capital, triumphant. Rik : Riki much much much older than head to move it!
Su : How it's higher in some regions of Bionis Db : I see. So only the best specimens Dundun! * Re : Oi! Enough of this 'thick head' business!
than in others? continued the imperial line. Rik : Riki marry Oka, Riki have children, soon Rik : Hurry up, Reyn! Riki want it now!
Db : Especially the upper regions. (a1) Db : Ruthless but effective. become grampypon! * Re : I told you, no! It's impossible.
Especially the lower regions. (a2) Me : That is what I was told, at least. Sa : You don't act like it. (a1) Rik : Boooooring!
Me : It was probably all just a formality. You're very responsible. (a2) Rik : Riki take crystal! Have good plan!
(a1) (+) Db : Of course. Re : Go on then... What's the plan? (a1)
Db : Right? Db : Fighting off the Satorl Guardian alone (a1) (-) I bet it's a stupid plan. (a2)
Db : The upper regions of Bionis are known is no easy task. Sa : You've built up quite a debt.
for their high ether content. Me : However, I have heard of a former Rik : B-b-but...Riki's tummy hurt! (a1) (+)
Su : Correct! You always know the right ruler who did see the task through. Rik : Riki think Sharla should stop talking Rik : Riki glad Reyn ask!
answer, Dunban. Db : An adventurous one, no doubt. (a1) about debt! Rik : Riki sell ether crystal and pay back
Db : Well, everyone knows that one. A half-Homs like you? (a2) Sa : Now now, Riki. You can't avoid your money owe to villagers!
Su : Anyway, the ruins are quite high up on responsibilities. Re : You must've built up a fair bit of debt
the Bionis. (a1) (-) Rik : Sharla wrong wrong wrong! to need this thing.
Db : Do you remember much about that Me : The participant has no choice in Rik : Riki work very hard for family. Rik : Riki not proud of self...
time? participating. Rik : But not enough for Oka and littlepon. Rik : Riki check amount yesterday. Same as
Su : I found my way into those ruins but Db : Then it sounds as if they were simply Never enough... 20,000 fish eggs.
then I lost consciousness. being led to their death. Sa : Eleven mouths to feed is a lot. I don't Re : You've lost me. How much?
Su : That's about all I can remember from Me : There must have been a reason for envy you, Riki. Rik : Lots! So Riki take crystal!
back then. conducting the ceremony. Rik : Riki keep working and pay back debt. Rik : Sell whole crystal and become rich,
Su : But for some reason I can just about Me : Something that made it necessary in Riki promise! rich, RICH!
recall that ether glow. that particular case. Rik : Riki want all littlepon to become Re : ...Good luck, man.
Db : I suppose you'd never forget a sight Db : Are you suggesting...this High Entia bestest Heropon of village!
like that. was of mixed blood? Sa : Just like a proper dad! (a2) (-)
Me : Yes. Sa : All right then, Riki. Go and make your Rik : Riki show mean Reyn!
(a2) (-) Me : The ceremony must have been family proud! Rik : Riki sell crystal for lots of money. Then
Su : What? No! needed to gain the people's trust. Riki pay off debt!
Su : It's the upper regions that have higher Me : Just as I faced the Tomb. (a2) (+) Re : I knew it. Money's all you ever think
ether content! Db : Does this place remind you of the Sa : If I were in your position, I'm not sure I about.
Db : Oh. Er... I see. Tomb? could cope. Re : Well you can count me out!
Su : Way down where we live, the ether Me : Yes. Of the hardship I faced there. Rik : But Sharla can't be daddypon! Rik : Please, Reyn! Please please! Riki needs
levels are at their lowest. Me : And the friends that saved my life. I Sa : No... That's not what I meant. crystal! Now!
Su : That's why there aren't as many rich am forever grateful to you all. Sa : I mean... One day, I hope to have a Re : Try asking Dunban instead.
ether mines. family of my own, like you. Re : He'll pull this thing free for ya. He's
Db : Well done, Shulk! You passed my test. (a2) (+) Rik : Sharla will have big family! Riki know good at that stuff.
Su : So you're saying you were just Me : Very astute, Dunban. this. Heropon's instinct! Rik : Really? Dundun help?
pretending not to know? Me : Not a pleasant fact, but still true. Rik : 'All good things come to those who Rik : He not look strong like big, dumb Reyn.
Su : Hmm... Db : I find it ironic. wait!' Re : Just ask him already! You're givin' me
Db : I'm so glad I got to see this wondrous Db : Goddesses of order and justice looking Sa : Riki, what a lovely phrase! Where did a headache!
sight. Aren't you? down with biased gazes. you learn it? Rik : OK! Riki ask Dundun. Thank you, Reyn!
Db : I'd just love to spend some more time Me : Still, I can understand why the Rik : Chief Dunga tell Riki. Re : (I really, REALLY hope Dunban doesn't
exploring it...in silence... ceremony was necessary. Rik : When Riki and Oka not yet couple. kill me for this.)
Su : Whatever you say, Dunban. Me : It must have been the only way to Rik : Riki want to be with Oka, so Dunga
secure the people's trust. teach Riki new phrase. (b) (+)
(b) (+) Db : The same reason you faced the Tomb, Sa : Well I think it's lovely, Riki. Thank you for Rik : Riki sell it in village and pay off big debt
Su : It was at the ruins where me and the right? sharing it with me. to villagers.
Monado were found. Me : ... Re : Oh yeah, forget about your debt.
Su : The same thing happens there. At Db : Calm yourself, Melia. (b) (+) You'll probably make a fortune.
night, glowing ether fills the air. Db : Whenever you feel afraid, know that Sa : I'm sure you loved climbing trees when Rik : Riki will be rich, rich, RICH!
Db : So that's where you saw it. we're here to protect you. you were little, just like me. Re : Except...you can't sell it like that. It's
Su : I don't remember much about the Me : I know, Dunban. You saved my life at Rik : Sharla good at climbing trees? not worth anything raw.
ruins. the Tomb. Rik : Sharla look like proper lady. Riki not Rik : Why not?
Su : I found my way in and then I lost Me : I will never forget the debt I owe you know Sharla climb trees. Re : You really are clueless. (b1)
consciousness. and the others. Sa : That's very nice of you to say. I'm really You've gotta refine it! (b2)
Su : That's about all I can remember from not that ladylike.
back then, except the light. (b) (-) Sa : I couldn't get enough of sitting at the (b1) (-)
Db : If it was as beautiful as this, no wonder Me : Yes, here! What are you trying to top of trees... Re : You've gotta put it in an ether furnace!
you remember it. suggest?! Rik : Riki and littlepon love climbing trees Rik : Riki's furryness not enough?
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Rik : Riki want ether furryness for village! Sa : At the very deepest point, there's an They sound like great people. (b2) Su : That's very resourceful of you! (b1)
Re : They ain't cheap. ether river. It's hotter than hot. Is ALL of it from the forest? (b2)
Rik : How much money? Me : An ether river? I have heard of this (b1) (-)
Re : Umm...let me think here... phenomenon. Me : How can you say such a thing?! I was (b1) (+)
Re : If you take that crystal and make Me : When ether particles collide, it causes the perfect companion. Rik : Long, long time ago, Nopon make
enough gems, you could buy one. a chain reaction. Su : *laughing* Haha. I'm sorry, I couldn't many, many things.
Rik : ... Me : The heat produced by all those resist. Su : I'm impressed.
Re : Don't get yourself down, Riki. reactions can be extraordinary. Su : I forgot you're way more grown up Su : I'd love to know more about these
Re : If you get the other villagers to chip in, Me : I did not realise you lived so close to than someone like me. pollen orbs, too.
you'll buy one in no time. such a place. Me : You think I'm grown up? Su : They light up and produce heat, but
Re : I might even help you out! Sa : Thinking back, the Central Pit was far Me : It is possible I troubled them by acting they never burn up.
hotter than Makna. beyond my years. Rik : Yellow and blue orbs are safe to eat.
(b2) (+) Sa : I wish I could have shown you... Me : I found it hard hidden away in that Rik : But red ones...not so safe...
Re : The thing about crystals is, you've Me : I may have had to decline in any case. stuffy Imperial Villa. Su : I saw a red one by the lift.
gotta put them in an ether furnace. Me : I don't think I'd have lasted a minute Su : Cooped up in there? I can imagine. Su : It looked tasty enough.
Re : Turn them into gems. That's how you in there. Su : But I'm sure tehy cared for you deeply, Rik : Shulk want to eat red one?
make yourself some money. Sa : Hehehe. Shame we'll never know! Melia. Don't feel bad. Rik : Riki not like red ones...
Rik : But village not have ether furryness. Me : I know they did. Rik : Riki's stomach go thump thump, then
Rik : Only regular Nopon furryness. (b2) (+) Me : And their sacrifice to save me will not squeal squeal.
Re : Oh yeah, that's right. No furnace. Sa : I'm from Colony 6, which is home to a be forgotten. That I promise. Rik : If Shulk eat and finish whole red one,
Rik : If village get ether furryness, good gigantic ether crystal mine. Me : I shall remember them forever. Riki give Shulk medal!
things happen to village? Sa : An ether river runs through the very Su : Sounds like a challenge to me!
Re : Good things'll happen all right! The deepest point. (b2) (+) Rik : Riki no need red orb anyway. Oka
whole place'll be rich. Sa : It's scorching down there! Me : They were indeed. make yummy food for Riki!
Re : You can make a new Pollen Works and Me : An ether river? I have heard of this Me : I have spent the bulk of my life hidden Su : Is that what makes you so bouncy?
all the villagers'll be happy. phenomenon. away in the Imperial Villa. Su : Maybe I need to eat more orbs...
Rik : A new pollen factory?! Riki want to eat Me : When ether particles collide, it causes Me : They took care of me for all that time.
pollen cakes! a chain reaction. Su : You must have been close. (b2) (-)
Rik : Pollen cakes for littlepon and Oka! Me : The heat produced by all those Su : It's sad to lose people like that. Rik : Grr... Shulk too clever for Riki!
Re : Now that I think... Ain't ether furnaces reactions can be extraordinary. Me : Shulk, will you help me? I want to give Rik : Too much of big brain Hom Hom.
really expensive? Me : I did not realise you lived so close to them a proper sending off. Su : I've seen a lot of Makna Forest.

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Re : (Better not tell him, just in case.) such a place. Su : Of course. We'll do it together, you Su : Some of these parts don't really look
Sa : Looking back, this place is a cool and me. like they came from there.
No Boys Allowed breeze next to the Central Pit. Me : Thank you, Shulk. Rik : Bellows held together with veeery
Makna Forest Sa : I wish I could have shown you. Me : *Turns her back to Shulk* strong rope given by Bird People.
Me : Perhaps you could show me some of (My fallen brethren, I promise to live Rik : And Hom Hom teach us use oil to
Sa : What a beautiful spring. your colony's other sights. my life to the fullest.) make motion smooth.

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Sa : Makes me want to jump right in! Me : Ones that don't involve me fainting Me : (Look over me as I journey on.) Rik : Device go round and round with only
Me : It does look inviting. It would certainly from heat exhaustion. small amount of energy!
cool us down. Sa : I'd love to, but most of them were At the Pollen Works Su : That's fascinating, the way all the
Sa : Are you all right, Melia? It looks as if the destroyed by the Mechon. Frontier Village different techniques fit together.
heat's getting to you. Me : That's awful. Rik : Nopon live all over Bionis. Here, there,
Me : You may be correct. (a) Sa : The colony was built on top of the Rik : Achoo! Frontier Village's famous Pollen everywhere.
Why should the heat affect me?! (b) mine. Works! Rik : Nopon see new things, bring new
Sa : And the mine's still there, more or less. Su : Wow, Riki! Great machine! Is it all made things back to village.
(a) (+) Sa : With any luck, we can rebuild our from wood? Su : I love it. It's a great design.
Sa : Maybe you should take a rest. home bigger and better than ever. Rik : Tut tut tut. Shulk say wrong word. This Su : Mixing foreign and Nopon technology...

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Me : That may be in order. I believe I am Me : I am sure you will, Sharla. not machine! It's brilliant!
starting to...see things... Su : Why? Because of the Mechon? (a) Su : I'm really impressed, Riki.

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Sa : That doesn't sound good! Fallen Brethren Because it's not made of metal? (b) Rik : Riki not make it! But thank you!
Sa : Maybe the forest air doesn't agree Makna Forest
with you. (a) (-) A Mysterious Sanctuary
Sa : It's very humid here. Me : ... Rik : Mechon? What about Mechon? No Frontier Village
Me : Don't worry. I just need a minute to Su : Something bothering you, Melia? Mechon in village...
compose myself. Me : Forgive me, Shulk. I'm not myself today. Su : The Mechon are evil machines. I Me : This place seems incredibly mysterious,
Sa : Well, if you say so. Su : That's OK. Hey, look at this! (a) thought that might be the reason. Riki.
Sa : Oh, I've got a great idea! Let's take a What's wrong? (b) Rik : Riki is Heropon! Mechon not scary to Rik : Yes, this is mysterious sanctuary called
dip, just you and me! Heropon! Prophecy Hut.
Sa : It'll cool us both down, and it might (a) (-) Su : OK, my mistake. I guess nothing scares Me : So this is where the Nopon receive their
even make you feel better. Su : Check out this massive plant. Heropon Riki, huh? prophecies.
Me : Are you sure?! (a1) Su : The flora in this region really are Rik : Is Shulk scared of Mechon? Rik : Melly right! Melly know how Nopon get
No, that's a silly idea. (a2) something else. Su : Yes, they're scary. (a1) prophecy?
Su : The people back home will never Not a chance. (a2) Me : Chief Dunga makes them up? (a)
(a1) (+) believe the stories! They're delivered from on high? (b)
Sa : Sure I'm sure! Me : They are...quite amazing, yes. (a1) (-)
Sa : We won't get another chance like this, Su : Sorry, Melia. I guess you find this stuff Rik : Shulk scared? Wow... (a) (-)
and the water's crystal clear! kind of boring. Rik : Riki think Shulk not afraid because Rik : Shhhh! Melly not say that!
Me : But...I... Well... Me : It's not that. Really, it isn't. Shulk has Monado. Rik : If Dunga hear, Dunga biff bash Melly!
Sa : Didn't you used to go swimming Me : In fact, I think I feel a little better Rik : Riki have big fear - Oka! Oka scariest Me : Wasn't it you who said these prophecies
outdoors when you were a kid? already listening to you. in whole world. bring trouble?
Me : No, never. Father would not have Su : Are you OK? I'm worried... (a1) Su : I know how you feel. When Fiora gets Me : You had to leave the village because
allowed something like that. Oh, good! You do like plants! (a2) angry, I duck for cover. of a prophecy.
Sa : Then why not make up for lost time? Su : (Fiora... After what happened, of Rik : Hmm... Melly speak the truth...
It's the perfect chance! (a1) (+) course the Mechon scare me.) Rik : But if Riki stay in village, Riki still have
Me : You are right. Let's go swimming, Su : You can talk to me. If you want to, I Rik : Hello? Shulk? Eyes of Shulk get watery. lots and LOTS of debt.
Sharla. mean. Why? Rik : Why Melly come down to Frontier
Me : (I hope Shulk doesn't see me...) Me : ...All right. Su : I'm OK... It's fine. I'm not crying. Village?
Me : Before we all met, it was at this spot I Rik : Shulk strong Hom Hom, but Riki know Rik : Melly not like her bird house?
(a2) (-) lost four of my brethren. Shulk still young boy really. Me : That's true in a sense. (a1)
Me : I will wait here, but feel free to go in Su : Oh... I didn't realise. It was that Telethia, Rik : If Shulk want to cry, Riki lend Shulk his I like my home, but... (a2)
yourself. right? fur!
Sa : This is just a wild guess, but... Melia, can Me : Yes. Rik : Shulk cry boo-hoo lots and lots. (a1) (-)
you swim? Me : The four men had been my shield since Su : Your fur? Thanks, Riki...I guess. Rik : At Melly's house, are people very strict,
Me : That is not why I refuse! I was little girl. Su : So if I feel sad we can hug it out, right? like Oka?
Me : Have you any reason to doubt that I Me : They were kind and considerate... and A real Hom Hom hug! Rik : Maybe Melly not like bird food?
can swim? my friends. How I miss them... Rik : No, Shulk! No hug and cuddle. Rik : Oka make bestest pollen soup in all of
Sa : So it's just because you're embarrassed, Su : It sounds like you were close. Rik : Cuddle for Melly only. Melly special! village! Melly come try!
then? Su : Fighting for your life was a part of why Rik : Riki not cuddle with guys. Me : I bet it tastes scrumptious, Riki. I'm very
Me : W-well... they were, though. Su : No fair! I wanna know how soft and jealous of you.
Sa : It's OK. No one's watching. Me : Yes. I know that now. cuddly your fur REALLY is! Me : My mother never makes my dinner. No
Sa : I even brought swimsuits for us! Me : But I shall never forget their sacrifice. ever.
Me : All right then... If you think it's safe... Me : It will stay with me for as long as I live. (a2) (+) Rik : Melly Melly! Come to Riki's house!
Sa : Great! Let's go swimming, Melia! Su : (It's not so much that I'm scared...) Rik : Oka make Melly lots and LOTS of yum
Sa : We'll both keep a look out for Reyn (a2) (-) Rik : Wow! Shulk really brave! yum food!
and Shulk. *leaves* Me : Erm... I have to say, that's not exactly Rik : Riki's friends really brave. Riki proud. Me : Right now, you mean? Does Oka
Me : W-wait, Sharla! what I meant. Rik : Everyone should be Heropon! know? What about the others?
Me : I feel certain this isn't going to end Su : Well...if you say so. Su : (I just can't forget what happened to Rik : Oh yeah. Riki forget others.
well... Me : Hmph... Fiora.) Rik : Hmm... After Riki and friends save the
Me : You're not going to ask me what is Su : (And it's all the Mechon's fault...) day, we eat together!
(b) wrong? Rik : Hello hello Shulk?! Riki being nice so Rik : Nopon party! Riki can't wait!
Sa : Don't get your knickers in a twist! I'm Su : If you've cheered up, then I guess I listen to Riki!
just worried about you. don't need to know. Besides... Rik : Is Shulk angry? (a2) (+)
Me : It is not as if I am...seeing double or Su : I'm not too good at knowing when to Su : Wh-what? Oh, sorry, Riki. I'm not angry Rik : Riki remember real reason! Melly come
anything... ask and when to keep quiet. at you. to beat Dinobeast.
Sa : You don't have to put on such a brave Me : Haha! I can tell. Su : Listen. You're the bravest, toughest Rik : Melly is like Heropon for Bird People!
face all the time. Me : But it's all right. Heropon I've ever known. Rik : Melly have upside down smile. What
Sa : I'll bring you some water. Me : You've turned the gloomy cloud over Rik : Shulk really think Riki brave? Shulk right! wrong Melly?
Me : That would be...nice. Thank you. my head into sunshine. Riki is brave! Me : If I truly was a hero to my people, I
Sa : It's nothing. You've earned it. Me : Just being here with you is enough for Rik : He-ro-pon! He-ro-pon! He-ro-pon! would not have lost my brethren.
Sa : Just because I'm used to this heat me. Thank you. Su : Yes, Riki. Calm down. Me : I am not worthy of that title, Riki.
doesn't mean everyone is. Su : But you know what? I really will need Rik : Riki know what! Melly, look up into sky!
Me : I doubt you are used to it. (b1) (b) (+) you out there. Rik : Melly see sparkle sparkle Eryth Sea?
How come you are used to it? (b2) Me : ...It happened before I met you. Rik : Riki to the rescue! Count on Riki, Shulk! Me : I see it, Riki... It sparkles even more than
Me : In this spot, my four protectors laid usual.
(b1) (-) down their lives for me. (b) (+) Rik : If Riki look up through Apex Lake, Riki
Sa : Think about it. I was born and raised in Su : Really? I didn't know... Rik : Yay! Shulk right! Machine has metal. can see fallen friends' faces.
Colony 6. Su : Was it when you fought the Telethia? Nopon device use no metal, so not Rik : Sparkle is Nopon safe with Bionis.
Me : I do not understand. Me : Yes. Until that day, the four of them called machine. Rik : Chief tell Riki. Chief never wrong.
Me : How does that make you accustomed accompanied me everywhere. Su : Now that I think, I haven't noticed a Me : (Aizel... Hogard... Garan... Damil...)
to this heat? Me : They were true friends to me. I grieve lot of metal in the village. Rik : When Riki see old friends, Riki happy to
Sa : Oh, that's right. You wouldn't know. for them deeply... Rik : Riki and Nopon at one with the forest. see them.
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come here. know myself... Rik : Dundun... like Dundun's joke!

Me : Riki... Thank you. I feel like I just said Me : And that naivety is no bad thing. Db : If I stopped to mourn the departed, Rik : Riki invite everyone back to Dundun's

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hello to my friends. Me : I want you to remember this: others would be left vulnerable. house! This Riki's joke!
Me : You are strong, Fiora. And you can Db : I say, if you have time to mourn, then
(b) (+) overcome anything. you have time to fight. Reawakened Memories
Rik : Wowee Melly! Melly know lots about Fio : Wow! When you say that, it's so... Db : That is my way. Frontier Village
Nopon! commanding! Db : You think less of me now? (a1)
Me : Eryth Sea sits above the village. Fio : I could really believe it! It could be your way too! (a2) Sa : I heard it's Nopon custom to jump from
Me : Looking at it from here gives me a... Me : Good. In fact, you're almost too strong here.
strange feeling... some of the time. (a1) (-) Sa : To prove your love and devotion.
Rik : Ah! Riki know! Me : You could do with showing your softer Rik : Mmm...no. Riki not think that.
Rik : Riki figure it all out! side more often. Rik : But Riki not understand. Riki sad if Fio : From all the way up here? Wooow. A
Me : What have you figured out, Riki? Fio : Are you sure? Dundun leave. bit high, isn't it?
Rik : I know who you think is extra especially Fio : You never show anyone your softer Rik : Why Dundun not sad if Riki say bye- Sa : A bit.
special! side. bye? Sa : But you know someone who's leapt
Me : You mean...Shulk? (b1) Me : Oh...well, I... Db : I am a man of war, Riki. from an even greater height.
You mean...you? (b2) Me : Hey, wait just one moment! We're Db : I have made myself numb to many Fio : You mean...Shulk? (a)
talking about you! Homs emotions. You mean...Reyn? (b)
(b1) (-) Me : Anyway, I'm sure you get my point. Rik : No. Riki think Dundun wrong.
Rik : Aaah! Oh no! Fio : I do. Thank you. Rik : Reason Dundun not sad because he (a) (+)
Rik : Riki has a rival! Fio : And I'm glad you were willing to be so is Hom Hom hero. Sa : I think I saw a smile there!
Me : When I left Alcamoth, I was not aiming honest with me! Rik : Be big and strong and brave so can Sa : Yeah. When the fortress exploded, he
to meet anyone like Shulk. fight more! Riki understand! didn't hesitate for a second.
Me : But when I met him, it felt like... it was (b) (+) Db : Riki... Sa : He jumped to save his sweet Fiora.
destined. Fio : There's this wonderful park near my Rik : Riki not want Dundun to be sad. Fio : I only remember bits and pieces.
Rik : Wow... So destiny make Melly meet home. I do miss it... Rik : So when Riki in trouble, Dundun can Fio : I was so afraid. But when I woke up,
Shulk! Fio : Once, I made lunch for Shulk and me, come to rescue! there was Shulk by my side.
Me : Not just Shulk. and we had a picnic there. Db : I...appreciate your enthusiasm. Fio : I suddenly felt...safe...and warm.
Me : Meeting all of you felt like fate. Me : You don't say... Anything else you Db : But shouldn't you be getting yourself Sa : Hehehe. Sounds like you two get along
Me : Including you, Riki! fancy boasting about? out of trouble? very well indeed!
Rik : Riki is Melly's destiny too? Yay! Woopee! Me : Your future? Children? Living happily Db : You're a grown Nopon. A father. You Fio : Wh-what do you mean?
ever after? can't be relying on me. Fio : I get along well with everyone! You,
(b2) (+) Fio : I didn't mean to boast... Rik : No! Dundun save Riki! Reyn, my brother...
Rik : Yes! Melly right! Fio : It's just that day... I'm always Rik : Dundun like father to Fiora! Same as Sa : I get it. Playing it close to your chest.
Rik : When Melly cuddle Riki, how Melly remembering it. I don't know why. Riki! Save each other! Sa : But I know what happened... after you
feel? Me : Did anything special happen? woke up.
Me : When I cuddle you... Fio : No, nothing in particular. (b1) (a2) (+) Sa : Reyn told me.
Me : It feels warm, and calming. Like I can Let me think... (b2) Rik : Yes! Riki try Dundun's way! Riki become Sa : You were all nervous. Didn't know
forget about everything! better Heropon! whether to hold hands or not.
Rik : Riki happy happy! (b1) (+) Db : You think it will you [sic] make you into Fio : I'm not telling. (a1)
Rik : That's why Riki become Heropon! To Fio : It was a day like any other. a better hero? Reyn said that? (a2)
be cuddled by Melly! Fio : The sun was shining, birds were singing, Rik : Anyone can leak from eyes.
Me : So that's why. I can see it now... there was a light breeze... Rik : But being there for loved ones is much (a1) (-)
Rik : Melly and Riki both love cuddle! Me : Sounds like a lovely day. harder. Sa : You're a sneaky one, you!
Rik : Melly can stroke Riki's fur and cuddle Fio : When we were little, we used to run Rik : With strong heart and strong mind, Sa : But it's OK! I know how nice it can be
Riki anytime! around that park together. everyone can be Heropon. keeping these little secrets.
Me : That's very kind of you, Riki. Fio : I was just fast enough that Shulk Db : Amazing. I never thought I'd be taking Fio : Sharla...I...

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Me : Make sure you look after your fur! couldn't catch me! lessons from you. Sa : Hold it there, missy!
Me : Shulk never left your side, even back Rik : Do not be sad for Riki, Dundun. Sa : You were about to spoil the mood by
A Day Like Any Other then. I admit, I'm jealous. Rik : Riki want Dundun to honour him by apologising for no reason.
Frontier Village Me : I wasn't allowed such friends, nor any filling his place in battle! Fio : How do you do that? Nothing gets
trips to nearby parks. Rik : OK! Dundun practise tomorrow! past you at all!
Fio : Why do tranquil places like this bring Fio : But now you can do all of that! Rik : Riki want Dundun to fight enough for Sa : Haha! Trust me, Gadolt had it much
back so many memories? Fio : If you like, we can go together. Just missing Riki too! worse than you ever will.
Me : Perhaps the quiet clears the head. you and me. Db : You don't ask for much, do you? Sa : But if you need any help, don't hesitate
Me : So what's on your mind, Fiora? Let me Me : That's a nice idea. I'd love that. It Db : But it's quite all right. to ask big-sis Sharla.
guess... Shulk? would mean a lot to me. Db : Training or no training, I'll more than Sa : Although Dunban strikes me as the
Fio : Well...sort of, but not just him. Maybe I Me : Thank you, Fiora. Despite it all, I'm glad make up for your absence. type who'd know a lot about this.
shouldn't tell you this... we met. Rik : No no! Fio : Dunban? Even Riki knows more about
Me : I'm very interested to know. Fio : Me too, Melia! Rik : Dundun not take Riki's place until learn relationships than him!
Fio : You are? (a) Fio : I hope we can stay friends for a long how to make pollen cakes! Sa : Haha. Riki is married after all. So he's
OK. I'll tell you. (b) time to come. Rik : Must start practise now! got one up on both of us.
Fio : I won't be the coolest friend... I mean...
(a) (-) looking like this... (b) (+) (a2) (+)
Fio : I thought you'd be the last person to Me : I don't care about that, Fiora. All that Rik : Dundun tell the truth? Sa : Not just him. Dunban had plenty to say
listen to me go on about this. matters is that you're my friend! Rik : Wooow. Dundun can cry? as well.
Me : No, it's OK. Really. I'd love to hear Rik : No! Riki not want Dundun to cry! Fio : Reyn and Dunban? They need to take
about it. Do tell. (b2) (-) Db : I thought you did want me to cry? a look in the mirror.
Fio : If you're sure, then here I go. Fio : I remember it being the same as any Rik : No, not cry! Fio : I'm sure they have bigger things to
Fio : Well, there's a wonderful park near my other day. Rik : If Riki going to leave then Riki want worry about than my love life!
home. I do miss it... Fio : There was me, and Shulk... And we Dundun beg him to stay! Sa : It's natural, Fiora. We're all anxious for
Fio : Once, I made lunch for Shulk and me, had lunch. That's it. Rik : Dundun can beg now. you and Shulk.
and we had a picnic there. Me : If that's your idea of any other day, I'm Db : Beg? You are delusional, Riki. Sa : Follow your heart. Just remember to
Fio : That's what popped into my head. quite jealous, Fiora. Db : Besides, it's inevitable that we'll each be careful.
Fio : It's just...those dear memories... they Fio : Actually... Shulk looked really, really go our own ways eventually. Sa : First love can end in tears!
make me feel sad now. happy that day. Rik : Really? Ohhh no. Not good... Fio : Not you too, Sharla?
Fio : Sounds silly, doesn't it? I know. I don't Fio : More than he usually does. Rik : Riki want to stay with friends but want Fio : I've had enough of everyone sticking
know what's wrong with me. Fio : That must be why it's one of my family to come with too! their nose in my business.
Me : You sound more down than when Riki favourite memories! Rik : Dundun think Riki selfish? Sa : We only want the best for you.
skips a meal. Me : I have a memory that I cherish. Mother Db : Yes, you're completely selfish. (b1) Sa : Don't look back on this time with
Fio : It's quite tragic. (a1) and I eating at the villa. Not at all. (b2) regret. Go get your man, Fiora!
You don't mince words! (a2) Fio : That sounds wonderful, Melia!
Me : I can recall no better time in my life. (b1) (-) (b) (-)
(a1) (+) Me : My mother's smile was radiant... I Rik : Riki not like Dundun anymore! Sa : Reyn didn't jump! He fell, and fell hard.
Me : Hold on, Fiora. Let me finish. remember it like yesterday. Db : You might like that arrangement, but Sa : I'm talking about Shulk. You know, the
Me : Being stuck in the past is no good, but Fio : Will we ever have happy times like what about Oka and the kids? one you fancy...
I'll be honest... those again? Db : Oka has her own life here in the village. Sa : When the fortress collapsed, he
Me : I don't think that will be a problem for Me : We will, Fiora. I promise. Your kids have friends. jumped straight off.
you. Me : Believe in Shulk. He'll make it happen Rik : B-b-but... Sa : He spared no thought for himself. All
Fio : Meaning what exactly? for you. Db : Do you really think you can force them he cared about was saving you!
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Fio : That almost sounded like a compliment! Fio : I'm sure you're right. Thank you. Db : Just because you want to? isn't it? He kept you safe.
Me : And why not? You're always ready to Rik : Mmm... Dundun right. Riki wrong this Fio : We talked about it once.
face what's coming ahead. Life's Hard for a Heropon time. Fio : I think his exact words were 'I saved
Me : In love, it's hard to know when to hold Frontier Village Rik : Riki understands now... her! It was me!'
back and when to act. Db : Cheer up, my friend. Sa : Oh dear. That boy doesn't shut up.
Me : But now is the time to accept your Rik : Riki not want leave home again! Db : We'll visit you from time to time. And Fio : He seemed happy with himself. (b1)
feelings and not look back. Db : Ready to leave us already? you'll enjoy it too. Kidding! He didn't say that. (b2)
Fio : I guess you're right. Db : You can stay here. No one will mind.
Fio : You know, I get down in the dumps far Rik : Dundun not sad Riki leave? Two (b2) (+) (b1) (+)
too easily. Heropon better than one! Rik : Riki not selfish. Thank you. Sa : Sounds like Reyn all right.
Fio : I wish I could be more like you. Db : I'll be fine without you, but... I'm not Rik : But Riki want cake and eat it, so Riki Sa : If it was just between you and him then
Me : We're not that different, Fiora. sure about the others. figured out the best way. I guess it's OK.
Me : We come from different places, but Rik : Shulk will miss Riki. Reyn too. Riki's Db : Come on then, out with it. Fio : What do you mean?
we've got a lot in common. friends all sad! Rik : Riki, Oka and littlepon all move to Sa : You remember how Reyn made you
Me : My feelings get the better of me. Rik : Riki think Dundun sad too! Dundun's house. that promise?
Especially when it comes to boys. Db : I'm afraid not, Riki. (a) Rik : Then, in future, Fiora and Shulk come Sa : That he'd protect Shulk no matter
Fio : Next time, maybe I can be the one I'll shed a tear for you. (b) too! what happened.
lending a shoulder. Rik : Reyn can come too, sometimes. If Sa : Now Shulk is a stronger person, Reyn is
Me : Perhaps! And for now, look after (a) (-) Melly and Sharla come... feeling a little inadequate.
yourself, Fiora. Rik : Not fair! Dundun should cry! Rik : Riki and friends have big party! Fio : I didn't realise...
Me : Keep your energy up. Rik : Riki not like Dundun anymore. Db : Let me get back to you on that. Fio : So that was all about showing me he
Fio : Thanks, Melia. Db : You can whinge all you like, Riki. Db : My house is fairly small, and you could protect someone. You.
Fio : I'm feeling much better already! Db : Whoever wishes to leave is welcome. wouldn't like the beds. Sa : Or it was just Reyn being a dolt. No
No argument here. Db : Let's agree to go back to our own need for any big leaps of logic!
(a2) (-) Rik : Anyone can leave? homes for now, OK?
Me : I can't lie to you, Fiora. Rik : Dundun not sound like other Hom Rik : Riki like Riki's idea better. Dundun (b2) (-)
Fio : Honestly speaking, though, I like that Hom. should listen more... Sa : Phew! I guess even Reyn isn't that
about you. Db : We live in times of war. Rik : Oh! Riki know! Dundun build bigger stupid.
Me : Give me a moment to finish. Db : If I shed a tear for every lost companion, house! Sa : Even he knows we survived because
Me : Being stuck in the past is no good. But I'd cry for eternity. Db : Let me guess, you can get me a good we fell into the water.
that won't happen to you. Db : Crying is a luxury I cannot afford. Life loan to pay for the work? Fio : You could have hurt yourself even
Fio : You think I'll be all right? It's hard to must go on, Riki. Rik : Wait, Dundun try to be funny. Riki not falling into the sea.

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he really likes you though! Me : How dare you! could be a present. question!
Sa : How about we concentrate on you Me : I would never suggest that Shulk is first Rik : Give to Melly?! Fio : Teehee. Oh, never mind, Riki.
first and me later. Ok? in my estimation! Sa : She'd be so happy! (b1) Fio : Let me know if it comes back to you,
Fio : No fair, Sharla! I shared with you! Db : I believe you just did. Wait a moment, Riki! (b2) OK?
Fio : Next time we have dinner, you're Me : Enough of this conversation! *
going to tell me everything! Me : You are not second, third or fourth. You (b1) (+) (b) (+)
Sa : Well...OK. I can't avoid it forever. But are last! * Rik : Sharla have good idea! Rik : Fiora? Please tell Riki. What is behind

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you're buying, Fiora! Rik : Riki want to do good for Melly! Mechonis?
(b2) (+) Sa : That girl's got her head screwed on Fio : Behind Mechonis? I don't know...
True Natures Me : A ruler must know his people. right, but it can't be easy. Fio : Just the sea and the sky, I guess. At
Frontier Village Me : My father and brother taught me Sa : She's so uptight. I wish she'd let loose least that's what I've been told.
much about imperial duties. once in a while. Rik : Maybe Fiora right...
Me : This flower is much like one that used Me : I never thought I would actually need Rik : Riki think the same. Melly nice Bird Fio : Something wrong, Riki?
to grow by Eryth Sea. those lessons... Lady... Rik : Heropon Riki want to travel round
Db : Used to? You mean it doesn't Me : But I will certainly need them now. Sa : Hey, why don't I help you? whole would after fighting finish!
anymore? Me : However, their lessons reached far Sa : I could look for flowers with you. I think Fio : You do? Wow! (b1)
Me : Alas, the breed was wiped out. None beyond the particulars of ruling. I know what she'd like! Why bother? (b2)
like this grow there anymore. Me : I learnt how to handle myself and Rik : Yay! Riki pick flowers with Sharla! Melly
Me : But its seeds must have dispersed all communicate well with people. will be happy happy! (b1) (+)
the way here and taken root. Db : Maybe you need a few more of these Fio : That's an amazing idea, Riki!
Me : Isn't nature beautiful? lessons... (b2) (-) Fio : I bet Shulk and Reyn are planning to
Db : I can see you love flowers, Melia. Me : Are you saying I lack people skills? Sa : Now, Riki... I can see the glint in your just sit around doing nothing.
Me : I do adore them. Db : You only seem yourself around Riki and eye! Fio : (And shulk needs to get his act
Me : I like nothing more than finding new Shulk, if I might say. Sa : Don't you go making Oka jealous! together in more ways than one...)
species on our travels. Db : I wish you'd open up to the rest of us Rik : Riki not make Oka more jealous! Rik : Riki amazing? Yes, Riki amazing!
Me : How about you, Dunban? Do you like a bit more. Rik : Oka already jealous because friends Rik : Shulk and Reyn are Riki's friends, but
flowers? Db : We've all been through so much take Riki away from her! Riki cleverest of all!
Db : Oh...yes, I like them. (a) together on the battlefield. Sa : So you'd rather be at home with Oka? Fio : If you like!
I'll be honest... Not really. (b) Me : Deep down I know that you are right. Rik : ... Fio : Hmm... I wonder if there's really
Me : Thank you, Dunban, for your frank Sa : Riki! anything out there to discover...
(a) (-) comments. Sa : The answer is 'Yes'! Fio : If there is, it would be nice to see it...
Me : You do? This is...surprising. Me : I will do my best to open up more. Rik : Riki know Melly is Bird Lady... one day.
Me : I didn't get that impression from you Db : (I didn't mean for her to treat it quite Rik : So Riki and Melly will only ever be good Rik : Not one day! Sooner! Soon day! Fiora

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at all. so formally...but oh well!) friends. Riki love Oka. should be more excited!
Db : Haha. And you think it's wise to judge Sa : (You're a good Nopon, Riki.) Fio : I'm excited, Riki. It's just...will we really
a book by its cover? Flowers of the Eryth Sea Sa : Well then, I guess you're in the clear! ever find anywhere else?
Me : That was not my intention. Eryth Sea Sa : You know, Melia really does think of Fio : If we do, will it be like this place?
Me : It's just that I pride myself on being a you as a dear friend. Fio : Or will it be free of fighting and
good judge of character. Rik : These flowers smell like passion! Riki feel Rik : Riki want to make Melly proud. Riki squabbling?
Db : Fair enough. Well, it just so happens different! show Melly true Heropon! Fio : Imagine a place where everyone
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Db : Flowers have never interested me. The Sa : P-passionate?! Are you feeling all right, you're doing all this for Oka! Rik : Not need new place for that, Fiora!
reason is... Riki? Make Bionis into peaceful world.
Db : One day they wither and die. (a1) Rik : Riki love flowers! Riki Have Question Rik : That is Riki and friends' duty!
Their pungent smell. (a2) Sa : You are getting on a bit. (a) Eryth Sea Fio : Good point, Riki! You're completely
I like flowers too. (b) right!
(a1) (+) Rik : Ahhhh, beauuuutiful! See, Fiora, see! Fio : Why didn't I think of that before?
Me : I see. Flowers are transient, so it is hard (a) (-) Fio : I see it, Riki. It's gorgeous. You can see You've really opened my eyes!
to get attached to them. Rik : Sharla... That is called 'ageism'! Not all the way to Mechonis. Rik : Opening eye no problem for Heropon
Me : As with soldiers in battle, death is good, Sharla! Rik : Fiora? Riki have question. Riki!
always knocking. Sa : I...apologise, Riki. I didn't mean to say Fio : Will I be able to answer this? (a) Rik : Friends make world better place
Db : You are very wise, Melia. that out loud. What is it, Riki? (b) together!
Db : To put it another way, I feel that loving Rik : Nopon all love flowers! Fio : I can't wait!
a single flower is wrong. Rik : Riki and Nopon eat them! (a) (-) Fio : Lead the way, O Heropon. We'll all be
Db : If we concentrate on one flower, the Sa : Wait, you eat them? So, erm... Fio : I want to be prepared in case it's a right behind you.
rest of the garden may be lost. Sa : You wouldn't want them as a gift to really difficult one.
Db : The water and the soil, the land and put on the mantlepiece [sic]? Rik : Maybe Riki not ask question. (b2) (-)
the skies... Rik : No! Only Nopon women like flower as Fio : That could be for the best. Fio : You'll be a wrinkled old geezer before
Db : Which is most important, I do not know. gift. Fio : I might look like a Machina, but I'm not you find anything.
So I give my attention to all. Rik : Riki pick own flowers. If Riki can't eat like Miqol or Linada. Rik : Riki not old yet! Not grumble enough!
Db : I started thinking about it like that in my it, Riki not interested! Fio : I don't have their wisdom. Fio : Listen... I spoke to a Machina navigator
younger days. Sa : Somehow I knew you'd say that. Rik : Machine people different! once.
Me : I'd never considered it from that Sa : You especially like eating pollen food, Rik : Riki and Fiora not born thousands of Fio : He said that even if you travel at the
perspective before. right? years ago! speed of light for 100 years...
Me : You see things very differently to me. Sa : I heard you have a pollen factory that Rik : Old people always know more. Fio : You won't find a speck of land.
It is most intriguing. makes cakes in your village. Fio : I guess you're right, Riki. Rik : But Riki can't fly at speed of light. That
Db : I intrigue you now? Rik : Riki love eating pollen cakes! Sharla Fio : How old do you think they are, not fair!
Db : I'll take that as a compliment. want pollen cakes? anyway? Fio : And you probably won't live to be 100
Me : You are welcome. Sa : Me? Rik : Miqol six thousand years old! years old.
Me : I think I know the perfect flower for Sa : I think I'll pass. Thanks. (a1) Rik : Linada not tell age to Riki. Fio : But I guess since I'm half Machina, I'll
you. The renowned Stardrop! I'd like to try one. (a2) Fio : Teehee! Now, Riki... You know you're outlive you all.
Me : None can deny its beauty. not to ask a lady for her age. Rik : That not fair either, Fiora!
Me : All other flowers bow down and wilt at (a1) (-) Rik : Fiora like Machina now. How long will Rik : Fiora get back other half of Hom Hom
its magnificence. Sa : They're called pollen cakes, but really Fiora live? body!
Db : Lovely as it sounds, I'll have to pass. anything could be in them. Fio : Forever and ever. (a1) Fio : That's my dream, Riki.
Db : But it's a present, I won't say no. But Rik : Sharla not nice! Pollen is nature's food! I don't really know. (a2) Rik : Fiora not give up dream!
only because it's you, Melia. Rik : No additives or preservatives! Never Rik : Machina medicine people give back
ever ever! (a1) (+) body to Fiora if Fiora ask!
(a2) (-) Sa : (But what if I turn yellow or something?) Fio : Maybe with this body I can live for Rik : Then Fiora let Riki go travel!
Me : You do not like their smell? Sa : Well, I'm sorry, Riki. I didn't mean to thousands of years too. Fio : In that case, it's settled!
Me : Certainly, some flowers have pungent offend you. Rik : Wooow! One thousand years is... one Fio : Heropon Riki becomes Pilgripon! No?

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smells, but not all. Sa : I'll try one later. with three zeros at the end! No good? Forget I said it...
Db : I know what I like, and that doesn't Rik : Riki think Sharla lying! Fio : I think I might get a little lonely.
include flowers. Sa : Well you're wrong! Fio : Everyone will have died. Dunban, you, A Gift for a Loved One
Db : A room's natural smell can be Sa : I'll have one when we get back. Just the others... Eryth Sea
overwhelmed by a flower's odour. watch me! Fio : (And then there's Shulk...)
Db : The natural smell of the earth and trees Rik : Ah! Riki know Fiora thinking about Shulk Sa : Dunban? You look happy. I know!
is completely lost. (a2) (+) just now! You're getting married!
Me : Is that not a contradiction? Flowers are Sa : They're those strange little cakes, Fio : Wh-what are you talking about?* Db : And to whom exactly?
a part of nature. right? All shiny and glowing... Rik : Tut tut tut! Riki know truth. Sa : All right, that was just a wild guess.
Me : I am surprised at you, Dunban. Sa : Yes, I'd...love to try one. Rik : But Fiora wrong to choose Shulk and What's up?
Db : You're a sharp one, Melia. I guess Rik : OK! Riki and Sharla go eat now! not Heropon Riki. Riki best! Db : Fiora gave me the most remarkable
you've got me there. Sa : What, right now?! Oh, sorry, Riki. I just Fio : Oh Riki, that's sweet. present.
remembered. Fio : But what were you going to ask me Sa : Oh, is that what's in your hand?
(b) (+) Sa : I've decided to give up all... yellow- about? Db : It is indeed. It's a rare insect, only found
Me : I don't get the impression that you coloured foods. Rik : Mmm... Riki think, Riki think... Riki forget! around Colony 9.
dislike them all that strongly. Sa : It's a girl thing. You wouldn't Fio : You're a funny one, Riki. I guess it Db : Take a closer look if you like.
Db : Haha. Maybe it's just that you like them understand. wasn't that important. Sa : (Oooh. I hate creepy-crawlies!)
so strongly? Rik : No problem, Sharla! Pollen cakes Fio : But you made me smile, so thank you, Sa : I think I'm fine right here. (a)
Db : You can't imagine that someone come all different colours! Riki. I-I'd love to, thank you... (b)
might not like flowers at all. Sa : Any colour is a no-no. Rik : Why Fiora say thank you? Riki do
Me : That's not what I meant. It's just... Sa : It has to have no colour at all! something nice? (a) (-)
Me : If you hated flowers, you wouldn't Sa : But you know what? I heard Reyn say Rik : Riki like Fiora's happy face so no Sa : Sorry, but I hate bugs. Eww... They
tread so carefully around them. he wanted to try one! complaining from Riki! make my skin crawl...
Db : I am beaten by your powers of Sa : I'll go get him now. Wait here. Db : All right then. Not to worry. Sorry I
observation. Rik : Riki wait here, but Sharla must hurry! (a2) (-) asked.
Me : I can always see a person's true nature Fio : And this body is half Homs after all... Sa : So you're telling me Fiora doesn't mind
from how they act in public. (b) (+) And... them at all?
Me : I've studied you all ever since we met. Rik : Sharla like them too? Flowers taste Rik : What wrong Fiora? Db : Actually, she likes them just as much
Db : Then tell me about Shulk. (b1) yum yum, no? Fio : Nothing, Riki. It's nothing. as you do.
As all wise rulers do. (b2) Sa : Oh, you eat them? Fio : I'm OK being like this. I don't need to Db : I once put one in her pocket, as a
Rik : Yes! But also give to wifeypon. It Nopon live forever. present, and she went berserk.
(b1) (-) custom. Fio : And I wouldn't want to outlive all my Sa : Dunban? Newsflash here... No one
Me : Why Shulk? We were talking about Rik : Riki bring flowers home, Oka hang friends. I'd be very lonely. likes bugs in their clothes!
you. them on walls. Rik : Fiora? Fiora sad about machine body? Db : I realised that the hard way.
Db : Shulk is a strange one. He plays with Sa : So there's more to you than food after Rik : If machine body do bad things, Db : Things were...more innocent then.
junk, you know? all! remember tell Riki. Takes me back, you know?
Db : Yet you trust him implicitly. I just want Sa : You're a good husband. Fio : That's sweet, Riki. Thank you. I'll Sa : To when you were a weirdo. (a1)
to know why. Rik : Riki not that good a husband! remember. I completely get what you mean. (a2)
Me : It is not just Shulk. I trust all of you. Sa : These flowers are such a lovely shade Fio : What did you want to ask me? Did
Db : And I appreciate it, Melia. of blue, you know. something happen? (a1) (-)
Db : Even though I know I am second to Sa : I think they would suit Melia. Rik : Hmm... Riki thinking... Db : Hey! Collecting bugs is a great hobby!

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Sa : Juju's more into animals. Bugs aren't Db : Agreed. Lead on! Db : It feels a little...spacious for you.
his thing. Fio : What are you talking about? I like big Ancient Astrology
Sa : One day he brought home a baby Fish Fly! Fish Fly! places! Alcamoth
Hox. Eryth Sea Db : But you're bad with directions. (a)
Sa : Otharon was so mad... I could get used to it too. (b) Me : Whatever's the matter, Sharla? Why
Db : Ah, yes. Those critters might look Re : Oi, Riki! What you up to? are you standing here?
innocent... Rik : Reyn see! Lots of fish! (a) (-) Sa : The stars... They're beautiful, aren't
Db : But look the other way and they'll have Rik : Fish with wings jump out of water! See! Fio : What did you just say?! they?
your finger. Re : Hahaha. You must be joking! Db : Remember when you were little? You Sa : Knowing that they're the same stars I
Sa : The other big nuisance with Juju is Re : There's no such thing as fish with wings. were constantly getting lost. see back home...
vegetables. You've lost the plot! Fio : That was when I was little! Why'd you Sa : It makes me feel at peace.
Sa : He can't stand them. I've never got Rik : But Riki just see one! (a) bring that up, anyway? Me : Yes. I feel it too...
him to eat the things. Stop teasing Riki! (b) Db : Sorry, Fiora. Sa : Melia... You know anything about
Db : Same as Shulk. His diet's not healthy at Fio : Do you really think I'm that bad at fortune telling?
all. (a) (+) finding my way around? Me : It's nothing but mumbo jumbo. (a)
Sa : I've seen him eat vegetables. Rik : See, see! Fish fly! Db : Of course! Don't you remember? (a1) Of course I do! (b)
Sa : Fiora usually cooks vegetables and Re : Oh yeah. I saw that. So fish can really No, I take it back. (a2)
I've seen him eat the lot. fly?! (a) (-)
Db : He's too embarrassed to tell her he Rik : Riki not see before eitehr. (a1) (-) Me : It's patently false, and I refuse to
doesn't like them. Rik : Village and forest not have flying fish. Db : I waited for you on Tephra Hill that believe in such drivel.
Sa : Haha. Those two... They must have Re : Right then! Only one thing for it. We time. Sa : I don't know, Melia. There's definitely
been a handful! catch one and eat it! Db : And somehow you got lost by the some truth to it.
Db : They were and they still are. Rik : Silly, silly Reyn! (a1) waterfront. Me : Yet if I asked you for proof, would you
Db : I'm Fiora's guardian AND I have to Riki want five for himself! (a2) Fio : That was on purpose, Dunban! have any to give?
keep an eye on Shulk. Db : You meant to get lost?! Sa : Well...maybe not.
Sa : You've got a lot on your plate... but (a1) (-) Fio : Of course I meant to get lost! Sa : But if it was 100% accurate, it wouldn't
you take good care of them. Re : What? We ain't allowed or something? Fio : But you needn't worry anymore. Now be called fortune telling.
Rik : Flying fish special. It sacred! Reyn eat I have a radar built in. Me : That...almost makes sense...
(a2) (+) fish then be cursed! Db : ... Sa : Trust me, Melia. I know a little about
Sa : Hey, doesn't Reyn like bugs? Re : Just looks like any old fish. I reckon it'll Fio : Did I say something wrong? this sort of thing!
Db : I think he likes most things. He's a bit of taste great. Db : No... I'm fine... Sa : How about we do a reading? What
an animal lover too. Rik : Tut tut tut. Reyn not understand. Reyn Db : It's...amazing, isn't it? This Machina star sign are you?
Db : I think I heard Melia is as well, actually. see Riki has wings, no? technology... Me : My star sign is the Rhapsodist. (a1)
Sa : She is? How surprising! Rik : Creatures with wings are special. Fio : It's sooooo cool, Dunban! I will not answer that. (a2)
Sa : I'd love to know more about her tastes. Re : I getcha. So it's like eating your own Db : (I mustn't let her see me getting
What about...erm... kind. upset...) (a1) (+)
Sa : Fruit! Does she like fruit? Rik : Gross, Reyn! But yes... Sa : That's great news!
Db : Nope, she definitely doesn't like fruit. Re : Sorry, man. Didn't mean to scare. (a2) (+) Me : It is? Wh-why?!
She told me so herself. Re : Its [sic] all right, though. We've got Fio : We should try an experiment! Sa : Shulk's is the Pedagogue. You guys are
Db : She might be like me. I don't like sweet loads of tasty fish back home. Db : An experiment...? a perfect match!
things at all really. Rik : Umm...Reyn? Riki hungry now... Fio : You see, this new body I have has a Me : We are?!
Sa : That's a shame. I love fruit. Re : Come on, then! I'll take you. tracking radar built in. Sa : You're such a lucky girl, Melia.
Sa : Everyone's different, I guess. Re : We'll have to get my fishing stuff. Fio : I'll never get lost now! Me : S-such things do not impress me. I
Db : And it's good to learn things about Re : Whoever catches the most fish wins! Db : ... cannot share your enthusiasm.
each other, right? Rik : You are on, Reyn! Riki good at fishing! Fio : Wherever you go in this place, I can Sa : I know you're smiling inside!
Sa : It is. Thanks, Dunban. see where you are! Me : How dare you! But, erm... You really
Sa : I think I might give Reyn some fruit as (a2) (+) Db : I see... think we're a match?!
a present. Re : My time has come! I will show all of Db : That is amazing technology. Those Sa : Aha! You're interested after all!
Sa : You think he'd like it? Bionis my fishing skills! Machina are very resourceful... Sa : It's true. When the stars align, two
Db : So that's who you wanted to find out Rik : Ah! No! * Fio : And that's not all I can do! I have loads lovers' destinies are set!
about?! Re : What's the matter with you?! of built-in features! Me : I feel more confident, but I shall
Db : Well... Reyn likes basically everything, Rik : Riki remember that creatures with Db : (Fiora... You're taking all this far too remain... cautiously optimistic.
so you can't go wrong! wings are special to Nopon. well.)
Rik : If Riki eat flying fish, Riki get in trouble! (a2) (-)
(b) (+) Re : Don't worry about it. No one's looking. (b) (+) Me : Tell me what you intend to read about
Sa : Well, er... It does look unusual. We don't Rik : No, no, no! Dunga will get mad! But... Db : The technology is incredible, for me first.
get those at Colony 6. Riki's stomach make noise... instance. Especially the weapons! Sa : How compatible you are with Shulk, of
Db : She remembered the exact type I like. Re : I won't tell anyone. Fio : You never change, Dunban! Always course!
Sa : Ah, no wonder you're beaming! Re : But that means you've gotta fish twice on about fighting. Me : Why would you care?!
Db : Wouldn't you be if someone gave you as hard as me. Db : That's me. A born and bred killing Sa : It's more that I thought you might care.
something you liked? Rik : Riki not happy, but food is most machine. Me : I...do not need to know...
Sa : Yes, getting presents always feels important to Riki. Fio : You know there's more to you than Sa : Then this won't interest you at all.
nice...if it's something I like! Rik : Riki get all fish before Reyn! that, Dunban! Sa : Shulk was born a Pedagogue. If you
Db : Yeah, it can be annoying to get Re : I knew it. When food's around you're Fio : I heard you saved everyone's life, and happened to be a Rhapsodist...
something you have no use for. suddenly up for it! more than once. Sa : Well, you'd be a perfect match!
Db : Like...fruit. I don't like fruit. Db : It's nice to know I'm appreciated Me : (But...I am a Rhapsodist! Could it be
Db : If someone gave me a fruit, I wouldn't (b) (-) around here. true!?)
know what to do with it. Rik : Reyn has lost his plot! Reyn silly Hom Fio : I wonder if I should try to move here Sa : Melia? You OK?
Sa : But the thought is still nice. (b1) Hom! one day... Me : Oh, er, it's nothing. I was just thinking
Like me and bugs! (b2) Re : Calm down, Riki. Don't get so Db : You were serious about that? about...Riki. That's all!
defensive. Fio : I can hardly go back to the colony
(b1) (+) Rik : Riki not feel nice when Reyn make fun looking like this. (b) (+)
Db : That's very true. But some people are of Riki. Db : You worry too much. (b1) Me : It's about telling the future based on
particularly clueless... Re : Looking at the water again, I can see... You certainly look...different. (b2) one's star sign.
Db : The other day Shulk gave Riki an old something like that. Sa : That's right!
machine part, for instance. Rik : See! Riki told Reyn truth! (b1) (+) Sa : I thought only Homs knew about
Sa : He did? What was he thinking? Rik : Eryth Sea has lots and lots of strange Db : Those are good people back home. fortune telling...
Sa : Everyone knows if it's not food, Riki's fish swimming. It'll be like you never left. Me : I know nothing of its origins.
not going to be interested. Re : I guess you were right. (b1) Fio : Are you sure? 'Cos I'm not... Me : But practitioners have existed for
Db : I was there. Poor Riki. He was so You know what's stranger? (b2) Db : Of course I'm sure, Fiora. countless generations.
confused. Db : They owe you. When times were bad, Sa : Amazing to think that people of old
Db : I just stood and laughed. (b1) (+) your smile saved them all. looked up at the same sky as us...
Sa : Shulk's a bit slow on the uptake. Re : They even got hovering rocks in this Fio : Hehe. That's nice of you to say. Me : Quite amazing, yes.
Sa : Maybe he'll get the hang of these place. I'll believe anything. Db : I'm sorry about all this. I should have Sa : So, do you believe in fortune telling?
things someday. Rik : Riki want to visit many other strange done more that day. Me : No, I do not. (b1)
Db : He certainly needs...refining. places. See all of Bionis! Fio : It's not your fault, really. Yes, I do. (b2)
Db : He hasn't been giving Fiora anything Rik : Riki and friends can see lots and lots of Fio : And I've gotten used to this body. For
ridiculous, has he? strange creatures together. better or worse... (b1) (-)
Sa : I hope not. If he did, Fiora would give Re : Sounds like a plan, Riki. And just think Fio : I'm the one who should be doing more Me : Making grand predictions based on
him an earful. of all the food to eat! to reassure you. the movement of the stars?
Sa : You really worry about those two, don't Rik : Reyn's eyes bigger than his great big Fio : You really don't need to worry! Me : It's preposterous.
you? fat stomach! Db : It's fine, Fiora. Sa : I don't know. Sometimes it's surprisingly
Db : Haha. That I do, Sharla. Re : Take a look at yourself, lard ball. Db : Hey... When we get back home, will accurate.
Db : (Because Shulk's the one to marry Rik : Riki want to finish fighting and go you make my favourite dish? Me : But fortune tellers only tell you what
Fiora. I know it.) travelling with Reyn, as friends! Fio : One 'Dunban Special' coming up! you already know.
Sa : Hello? Bionis to Dunban? Re : Friends, huh? I'll think about that one. Fio : But you and Shulk need to work on Sa : Melia... Your star sign is the Rhapsodist.
Db : Oh. Sorry, Sharla. Re : But I wouldn't mind seeing a bit of your vocabulary! Am I right?
Db : I was thinking about...a present to give Bionis either. Fio : If I hear 'Yeah, great, thanks!' one Me : You are correct. But how did you
Fiora in return. more time... know?
Db : Any ideas? (b2) (-) Sa : The power of fortune telling!
Re : How on Bionis are you forty?! (b2) (-) Sa : Basically, you're a typical Rhapsodist.
(b2) (-) Re : That means you're like...an old man! Db : People will stare to begin with, but I Sa : You're a perfectionist, and firm in your
Db : Really? You don't like bugs? Rik : Riki not old man! Nopon and Hom Hom guess we can't blame them. beliefs.
Db : You should have said so earlier! I different! Fio : You're right... Me : Do you mean to say I am inflexible and
wouldn't have showed it to you. Re : But the Nopon I met at Colony 9 acted Fio : I'll probably remind everyone of the stubborn? Is that it?!
Sa : It's all right. I'll live! their age. Why not you? Mechon attack. Me : Although, now that you mention it...
Sa : But in case it helps, Melia's not too Rik : Reyn should act his age! Five! Reyn a Db : Oh! you're not exactly wrong.
keen on them either. big baby like littlepon! Db : I am so sorry, Fiora. I can't believe I Sa : (It's working!)
Db : Then I'll keep it out of sight when I'm Re : Why you little... I'm gonna... Oh, I give said that. Sa : (I barely said a thing, but she's starting
around her. up. What's the point? Fio : Teehee. Don't pull that silly face! to believe me!)
Sa : What are you going to give Fiora in Rik : Riki older than Reyn so Reyn should Fio : I'm tougher than I look. It'll be like I
return? Any ideas? respect Riki! never left. (b2) (+)
Db : Hmm... I was thinking... Re : OK, old man. I'll give it a go. You Db : You don't need to worry. Me : Is it unbecoming of me to dabble in

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Db : Flowers, maybe? I'm struggling for haven't got long left anyway... Db : Shulk and the others will come home such things?
ideas, to be honest. with us to the colony. Sa : No! Not at all, Melia. All girls love this
Sa : Well, how about an exotic food? Fiora Brother and Sister Db : And whatever the residents say, I'll be stuff!
loves to cook. Alcamoth there to shut them up! Sa : Don't you worry yourself.
Sa : She['s] always looking to try new Fio : Yay! You're the best big brother ever! Me : Oh, thank goodness. I always
recipes for Shulk. Fio : Alcamoth is a wonderful city. Don't Db : I promise you, Fiora. wondered, you know!
Db : That might be a good idea. Thank you, you think, Dunban? Db : You'll always be my beloved little sister. Sa : Tell me, Melia. What's your star sign?
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Sa : My star sign's the Perfumer. big! Me : It's probably because of that. (a2) (+)
Sa : You and me have great compatibility, Fio : Melia said something similar. But it Fio : Oh... That means you're just like me. Me : When the Telethia surprised me in the
Melia! could all be legend... Fio : My mother died when I was young as Tomb, and you all appeared...
Me : I had guessed as much! Fio : Anyway, I doubt they were quite as well. Me : Your presence shocked me greatly.
Sa : Haha! Wow, Melia... You're even better big as this statue. Me : Your brother told me. Me : Homs had never set foot inside the

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at reading people than me! Rik : Riki very jealous... Fio : My mother's room is still as it was. Full Tomb before.
Fio : Jealous? Why? of memories, but so empty. Re : We've been breaking down barriers
The Forefathers Fio : Because of their size? You're a great Fio : I somehow get the same sense from like that for years.
Alcamoth size, Riki. this place. Me : I heard he even argued with my
Fio : I bet it's not all roses being big. Me : Not everyone has had that kind of brother.
Rik : Fiora! Fiora! Fio : Think about your littlepon growing to experience. Me : He sensed I was in danger and
Fio : what is it, Riki?! be giants! Me : No wonder you can recognise the feel persuaded him to let you find me.
Rik : What this thing, Fiora? Rik : B-b-but that sound bad, Fiora! Riki of this place. Re : ...
Rik : Riki think wow! Riki like it! scared just thinking about it. Fio : I hope you'll always look after this Me : Wh-what is it, Reyn?
Fio : This is a statue made to look like the Rik : Littlepon crush whole of village! place. The garden's amazing. Re : I'm the one who stood up to Kallian,
High Entia forefathers. Fio : (And you wouldn't be so cute and Fio : I would love to hang out here again. not Shulk!
Fio : Melia told us, remember? cuddly!) It's really growing on me! Me : R-really? It was you?
Rik : Forefathers were important? (a) Rik : Fiora? Hello? Me : And I'd love for you to visit again. Re : And it was Dunban that sealed the
Poor father? Like Riki? (b) Fio : Sorry. Drifted off there. Anyway, I Me : I'm glad it's made such an impression deal!

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wonder where the others are... on you. Me : (So it wasn't Shulk after all...)
(a) (+) Re : I say something wrong?
Fio : Very. They're said to be the founders Melia's Imperial Villa (b2) (-) Me : No, not at all...but I am no longer in
of Melia's family line. Alcamoth Fio : Wait, you mean it's true? the mood to chat. Let us leave.
Rik : So Melly's great-grampypons! Fio : Wow! I wasn't being serious.
Fio : That's right. Me : This is the Imperial Villa. Me : That was meant to be a joke?! What (b) (-)
Fio : They are credited with bringing Me : I spent my childhood here with my kind of joke is that?! Me : Personally, I am not entirely keen on
civilisation to Bionis. mother. Me : I suggest you keep such jokes to such high places.
Rik : Melly's relatives very clever! Riki think Fio : Oh, I'm sorry. yourself in future. Re : You what?!
it cool! Fio : If I'd known, I wouldn't have barged Fio : Sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your Re : You live on these floating rocks and
Fio : Why don't you let her know that. I'm in. feelings. you're scared of heights?!
sure she'd appreciate it. Me : Don't be silly. It's quite all right. Fio : You really think it feels lonely here? Me : I...wouldn't put it quite like that...
Rik : Fiora! Riki want to be king! Me : In fact, I'm glad that you in particular Me : I do, yes. Re : You can't hide it from me! I can see it
Fio : A king, huh? Sounds like a lot of fun! have come to see it. Me : My mother passed away some time in your eyes, Melia.
Fio : All right. If you get to be king, what will Fio : Really? (a) ago, but her memories remain. Me : (Such an irritating brute!)(b1)
you do? Thanks! (b) Me : I suspect that's the reason. (I shall grant him this one.) (b2)
Rik : Give out free money! (a1) Fio : I didn't know. That's sad.
Make weapons! Fight Dinobeast! (a2) (a) (-) Fio : I lost my mother too. It was when I was (b1) (-)
Fio : I mean, we're sort of friends now, but quite young... Me : The truth is, when I was young, I fell
(a1) (-) we only just met. Fio : So we have more in common than you from this very precipice.
Fio : Are you sure that's a good idea? Me : Oh... might think. Me : Ever since, I cannot bring myself to
Fio : Isn't it better if people work to earn Me : So you don't value the short time Me : I'm glad we can be so open with one look over the edge.
money? we've spent together? I know I do. another, Fiora. Re : You must be joking! *
Rik : Not everyone! Fio : Melia... I... Fio : Me too! Me : Why?
Rik : Just people who have injuries! And old Fio : No. You're right. I shouldn't have said Fio : Do you wanna chat some more? I'd Re : You're seriously telling me you fell from
people! that. love to know about your mum. here and LIVED?! *
Fio : Oh, I see what you mean. Help those Fio : You know, Melia, you're... something Me : Really? That would be nice. Me : Yes. I cannot tell you how, because I
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Fio : I thought you were saying people Me : Something else? How maddeningly anyone about her. Re : That is one heck of a tale, Melia.
wouldn't need to work at all. vague! Me : Everyone has a story or two to tell. This
Rik : Fiora bad Hom Hom! Riki has been Fio : What I meant was... (a1) A Breathtaking Sight is mine.
alive for long time! You don't know what I meant? (a2) Alcamoth Me : Now come on, Reyn. Time to go.
Rik : Riki know better than that! Re : Impressive! Nice story, Melia. You
Fio : I'm sorry, Riki. (a1) (+) Re : Check that out! How high are we?! winged bunch are a funny lot.
Fio : I know your family depends on you to Fio : You never mince your words and Man, Alcamoth... What a place! Me : (Sharla was right! Reyn can be sweet...
bring home the pollen. you're always upfront. Me : Careful. Another step and you shall every now and then.)
Rik : Riki want to be richer than Bird People Me : You really think so? not be seeing tomorrow.
AND be good daddypon! Me : I've never thought about myself that Re : How on Bionis did you get the entire (b2) (+)
Fio : Teehee. That's a nice goal, Riki. I'm way before. city to float?! Amazing. Me : It is true. I am afraid that I might fall off
sure you can do it. Fio : It's just like you said. Me : It's quite simple really. the edge.
Fio : We've only spent a short time together, Re : Right, yeah! 'Simple', she says. Me : It is due to a bad experience I had in
(a2) (+) but it's meant so much. Re : I can't get enough of this breeze my childhood.
Fio : A force to fight the Telethia... That's Me : I did say that. though. Makes me feel alive... Re : You're joking, right? It's nothing! Look!
quite ambitious, Riki. Me : But it was obvious enough already. Me : I quite agree. (a) *Goes to edge*
Rik : Riki want to help everyone and stop What point are you making? You enjoy it up here? (b) Me : And how is it, Reyn?
Dinobeast at same time! Fio : That's it! Right there. Re : Wooah! *
Fio : Don't forget me in your squad! Fio : You speak your mind to anyone, and (a) (+) Me : Are you all right, Reyn?
Rik : Fiora want to hear Riki's idea for people respect you for it. Me : Gazing across our beloved land... It's Re : *Sits down* I...feel...dizzy. Head...
weapon? Fio : You're everything I ever imagined a a sight like no other. spinning.
Fio : Ooh! Tell me, Riki. princess to be. Me : All those fears and worries just seem to You were right, I'm staying back!
Rik : Riki put Dinobeast's favourite food on Me : I am? melt away. Me : I told you so, Reyn.
ground. Me : Your words fill me with a sense of pride Re : So you feel it too, eh? Re : Melia! You try it now! But whatever you
Rik : When Dinobeast come to eat, Riki in my upbringing. Re : It reminds me of when I used to sneak do, don't fall off!
spring big trap to catch them! Me : But I find myself jealous of you. out of school. Me : I'm fine where I am. Thank you. And
Rik : Riki pull lever and ground collapse and Fio : Jealous? Really? Re : I'd go watch the clouds go by from kindly stop messing around.

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make Dinobeast fall into hole! Me : Oh...forget I said anything. the highest hill in the colony. Re : Ah, come on. I was only playing...
Rik : Then throw sand on Dinobeast to bury Me : Hmm, perhaps a change of scenery is Me : I have to say that sounds just like you,
it! in order. The next room is... Reyn. So Close, Yet So Far
Fio : That's your plan?! Re : Shulk'd come looking for me and we'd Alcamoth
Rik : Yes. Fiora not like Riki's plan? (a2) (-) argue about me skiving off.
Fio : Well... It's not that I don't like it... Fio : There's no need to be modest. Re : He'd eventually give up and we'd Su : I would have never guessed you were
Fio : But how about you leave the trap Me : But...I wasn't! I simply did not hang out until school was over. a princess, Melia.
building to Shulk? understand your point! Me : What?! But I cannot imagine Shulk Me : I'm sorry I hid it from you.
Fio : A king should think more about his Fio : But it was you that said the most being so...naughty! Me : I was waiting for the right time to tell
kingly duties. important part. Re : Look. Shulk's always been a bit of a you, but it never came...
Rik : Fiora right! Riki need to be good king! Fio : That we've only spent a short time rule breaker. Just like me. Su : I should have figured it out from the
Fio : (If the Telethia were that stupid, together, but it's meant so much. Me : Poppycock! (a1) way you dress.
nobody would be scared of them!) Me : I did say that, yes. I got that impression. (a2) Me : I dress...differently to other girls?
Me : But what of it? I was merely stating the Su : Yeah, your clothes are weird. (a)
(b) (-) obvious. (a1) (-) It's not a bad thing. (b)
Fio : N-no, Riki. I said 'forefathers'. Fio : That there! That's what I mean! Me : I cannot believe that Shulk is anything
Fio : I'm sure he wasn't poor like you. Fio : It's the way you're brutally honest. I'm like you, Reyn. (a) (-)
Rik : Fiora sure? the total opposite. Re : Oh, so that's how you think is it? Me : You don't like the way I dress? I suppose
Fio : Fairly sure! Fio : I hope you don't mind me saying so, Re : Tell me... If he's so different to me, that's to be expected.
Fio : They're the founders of Melia's family but I think you're kind of cool. what's he doing here? Su : What do you mean?
line. Me : I must admit, no one has ever told me Me : Whatever do you mean? Me : Ignore me... I was just... It's nothing.
Rik : So that means...Melly's great- that. Re : Us two chose to leave behind our old Su : Are you suggesting my tastes are a bit
grampypons? Me : You're an interesting character lives and get revenge. less...sophisticated?
Fio : Yes. Exactly. yourself, Fiora. Re : Even though Dunban said, er... Me : What an absurd question! I would
Fio : They're even credited with bringing Fio : I am? I've never really felt like that. But something about treasuring life? never say something like that!
civilisation to Bionis. thank you all the same! Re : The point is, Shulk didn't listen! And Su : S-sorry, Melia. (a1)
Rik : Hmm... Me : Hmph. So carefree... that's the Shulk I know. I swear you were about to. (a2)
Fio : What's wrong? Me : I think I'm beginning to see what Shulk Me : I see...
Rik : Forefather really that special? (b1) likes about you. Re : It don't matter what kind of danger (a1) (+)
Riki want to meet statue man! (b2) there is out there. Su : It just felt like you were going for
(b) (+) Re : We live by our own rules! something along those lines...
(b1) (-) Fio : That means a lot to me. Me : I somewhat get your point, Reyn. Me : Would you be quiet?!
Fio : What do you mean? Fio : And it really is a lovely home! Me : I am jealous, in a way. Me : Let's just forget this conversation ever
Rik : Riki see Dinobeast. Me : I'm glad you think so. Me : I have spent my life constrained by the happened. How about that?
Fio : What? When you look at this statue? Fio : But...something about it seems... sad. expectations of my peers. Su : All right, if you're sure...
Rik : Statue look like old Bird People king. Lonely, almost. Re : Well, my way works for me and your Su : But I am really sorry, Melia. That was
Look like Dinobeast king too! Me : You think so too. way works for you. dumb, what I said.
Fio : Then you're seeing something I can't, Me : This place has always had a lonely feel Re : You can't just do random whatever Me : You don't need to apologise.
Riki. to it... 'cos of all your responsibilities. Me : It was me being silly. I put you on the
Rik : Riki have special seeing powers?! Fio : So it's not just me then... (b1) Re : But you think I'd last five minutes being spot.
Thank you, Fiora! Oh, sorry. I was just kidding! (b2) top dog of your people? Su : Melia...
Fio : I wasn't complimenting you, but you're Re : 'The Ministry of Health requires daily Su : I look at you and all I see is you.
welcome. (b1) (+) triathlons of all citizens.' Su : I don't care if you're a High Entia, a
Fio : I'm sorry, Melia. Re : They'd be up in arms! Homs, a Nopon or a Machina.
(b2) (+) Fio : I didn't mean to say anything that Me : Agreed. Best to focus on more... Su : You're my friend. You don't have to be
Fio : That would be amazing! would upset you. suitable matters. anything but what you are.
Fio : Imagine all the things you could ask Me : You did nothing of the sort. Re : Exactly! Now come on, let's find the Me : For you to say so is much appreciated,
him! Me : The truth is, my mother passed away others. Shulk.

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Su : So...don't worry about it! I like you the you're even a High Entia? (a) (+) Re : Then that would make this text pretty
way you are. Su : Live the rest of your life as a Homs? Re : I guess you wouldn't know, but that important, if you ask me.
Me : Then I shall remember that. And keep Me : ... thing roughed us up good. Me : Very much so.
being me. Me : No... I will not do that. Me : Then my guess would be that it's the Me : However, only those that ascend the
Su : Whatever you're going to do, you nerve centre of the Tomb. throne are able to decipher it.
(a2) (-) don't have to rush to your decision. Me : Perhaps the Tomb's defence systems Re : That means you'll be able to read it
Me : I was not! I have no need to learn what Su : Take some time. Think about it. were activated. someday. Right?
type of girl you prefer! Su : I'll be here, ready to listen. Whatever Re : Do you know how it works? Ether or Me : I will, with some hard work.
Su : Yeah... I guess not... choice you make. something, right? Me : But before such things, we all have
Su : Sorry, Melia. You're not annoyed at Me : I don't know the path I will take. Me : You're probably correct. But how is much work to do.
me, are you? Me : I need time to think... that possible? Me : And that comes first.
Me : No. It was my fault. It was a silly Me : However, I will tell you as soon as I Me : This was built many years ago. Re : No doubt, Melia. So let's get back to

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conversation anyway. know. Me : The technology to extract high it!
Me : Let's just forget about it. OK? Su : I'll look forward to it. No hurry, though! quantities of ether energy is new.
Su : You don't want to get back to the Me : Thank you, Shulk. Re : Us Homs could do with that. In Ose Tower
point you were trying to make? Re : Mind sharing it with us? (a1) Valak Mountain
Me : I'd like to, one day. But...it will have to (a2) (+) But you kept it to yourselves! (a2)
be another time. Me : I am resolved in my decision to ascend Rik : Dundun! Riki not like here!
Su : No problem. Just remember I'm here the throne. (a1) (+) Rik : Riki go brrrrr inside and outside!
whenever you want to talk. Su : Then what's wrong? You'll be a great Re : We're um...a bit behind with stuff like Db : Yes, it's bitterly cold.
Me : I do not intend to forget. ruler. this. Rik : No, Dundun not right! Riki mean
Me : But what about those I let down? All Re : Floating cities and flying machines are something different.
(b) (+) those close to me I lost? a bit advanced for our lot. Db : Well, what then? Tell me.
Me : Really? That is quite a relief. Me : How can I, a failure to my people, Me : If you're in need of technology, we'd Rik : Riki's instinct tell him...
Me : I don't really know what other girls rebuild an entire city?! be happy to share it with you. Rik : Riki has cold. (a)
wear, so I was worried... Su : If anyone can rally the people again, Me : We High Entia will no longer shut Ghosts are here. (b)
Su : Clothes really aren't that important. it's you, Melia. ourselves away to others.
Su : I like you just the way you are. Su : It'll take time and a lot of effort, but if Re : So you'll help us? Brilliant! (a) (-)
Su : You could be a princess, a pauper, or you build it, they will come. Re : No more getting shouted at by old Db : Oh no! Are you all right, Riki?
even from a crazy alien world! Me : Shulk! Square-tache! Db : You are looking a bit under the
Su : I'd still be your friend. I always will be. Me : I just remembered Juju is helping to Re : He hates it when we don't find weather.
Me : If you keep talking like that, you'll get reconstruct Colony 6. cylinders. Rik : Riki going to die!
back in my good books. Su : Yeah. You could learn a few tips from Me : Who is this 'Square-tache'? Db : You're not going to die, Riki.
Me : But I do wonder what it would be like him! Re : Oh, forget it. It's nothin'. Just me Db : I'll bring Sharla and have her take a
if I were not a princess... Su : You'll get Alcamoth back on its feet blabbering on. look at you.
Su : I have no idea. (b1) before you know it! Re : You reckon one day we can make Rik : Riki want to eat blobby soup.
Nothing would change. (b2) Me : Thank you so much, Shulk! those air ships you lot have? Db : I can't say I've heard of it. What is it
Me : It's settled. I shall begin as soon as our Re : It'd be amazing! I've always wanted exactly?
(b1) (-) current mission is over. my own plane. Rik : When Riki have cold, Oka make
Me : I suspect things might have been Re : Cheers, Melia! It's gonna be great! special soup.
somewhat different. (b) (+) Me : I, er...feel we've drifted slightly from Rik : She add fifty vitamins to soup and it
Su : How do you mean? Su : Of course! I'll help you out. the subject at hand. look like big blob!
Me : We might have been closer... Su : You'll be fine. I know it! No one's Me : Regardless, from now on the High Entia Db : I see. Sounds...delicious, Riki.
Su : Really? You think it would make that tougher than you, Melia. and Homs will work together. Db : A healthy, nutrient-rich soup is a very
much of a difference? Me : No challenge seems beyond reach Me : Hand in hand we'll restore Colony 9 to good idea.
Me : Sometimes...I'm jealous. when you talk about it. its former glory and beyond! Rik : Yes. Riki want Oka's soup.
Me : I mean...of the others. I don't seem to Me : When I look into your eyes, I feel so Db : Fiora used to make me soup whenever
fit in. sure about myself. (a2) (-) I had a cold as well.
Me : (And...you do not share the feelings Su : You do? Well, thanks! Re : We could have made loads of really Db : I'd eat it all up and be right as rain in
that I have for you...) Me : Shulk... When Alcamoth is rebuilt, I good weapons, you know! no time.
Su : You don't need to worry about any of have a...personal mission. Re : Maybe even stopped the Mechon Rik : Dundun make Riki soup! (a1)
this, Melia. Su : Really? What are you gonna do? from murdering our families... Riki want to eat Fiora's soup! (a2)
Su : Remember, you're... Me : I want to see if I can find any relatives Me : You are right, Reyn...
Me : I know. I'm me, and I don't need to be of my mother. Me : We High Entia chose to turn a blind (a1) (-)
anyone else. You're right. Me : My real mother, that is. eye. I'm not proud. Db : What? Me? Make you soup?
Su : And don't you forget it! Su : You mean the...Second Consort? She Re : Sorry, I didn't mean to blame you. Rik : Riki need healthy soup. Dundun can
was your birth mother, right? Re : None of that's your fault. make veg soup!
(b2) (+) Me : Yes. Me : No, your point was valid. Db : I'm possibly the worst cook on Bionis,
Me : I suppose not. Me : That's why it has to be different. Homs apart from Reyn.
Me : I would most likely still have met all of Me : I only have a few memories or our time and High Entia together. Db : And it would take me a while to find
you and travelled with you. spent in the Imperial Villa. Me : We will rebuild your homes and get all the ingredients.
Me : But...I don't know, Shulk. Su : Then we can look together! you back on your feet. Rik : Riki want tasty soup, Dunban.
Me : Sometimes I look at everyone and I Me : You'll...look for them with me? (b1) Re : Really? You mean it? Thanks, Melia! Rik : Dundun should learn to make own
get very jealous. I can't ask that of you. (b2) Re : No more Square-tache telling-offs! soup and not always ask Fiora!
Su : You do? Why? Re : No more trips out of the colony for Db : Perhaps you are right. I'll think it over,
Me : Everyone is so at east with each other. (b1) (+) those Ether Cylinders! Riki.
They get to be themselves. Me : Are you sure? I mean... I don't want to Me : Telling-offs? What are you talking Db : Still, no soup for Riki today, so you'll
Me : I was brought up as a member of the pressure you. about? have to just buck up.
High Entia imperial family. Su : You don't even have to ask. I'd love Re : Ah, nothing! Um... It's personal. Rik : Riki still not well.
Su : But you're not stuck in this stuffy palace to meet your family. Re : Anyway, thanks a bunch, Melia! Rik : But Riki wait for next time to eat
anymore. You're free now. Me : It might take some time to track them Me : I am confused...but then, I find I often Dundun's delicious dinner!
Su : So go on, show it off! Do something down... am when talking to you.
really crazy! Su : Then let's ask Fiora and Reyn! The four (a2) (+)
Su : It'll be our secret! of us can go! (b) (-) Rik : Riki want to try Hom Hom special soup
Me : You mean right now, in front of you?! Su : Then we'll be sure to find them. Re : What, did you skip tech class in school for sick people!
Me : No, I'm too embarrassed. I can't. Me : Well...OK, Shulk. or something? Db : It's not anything special, Riki. It's very
Please don't make me, Shulk. Me : Another adventure with my friends. It Me : I am leaving. *Turns away* plain, in fact.
Su : *Laughing* Haha. You don't have to. would be most enjoyable! Re : Easy, Melia. I was joking! Db : It has no taste, no colour.
It's fine. Su : We'll always be your friends. Even after Me : I see... Reaching a little, don't you Db : Eating it when you have no appetite
Su : But give it some thought! you return home. think? feels like a punishment.
Me : I shall take your advice into Me : I'm glad. Thank you, Shulk. You're a Me : According to the Ministry of Research, Rik : That sound like blobby soup!
consideration. good friend. it's the Tomb's centre. Rik : It helps you get better from cold, but
Me : And maybe one day you will see me Me : Perhaps the defence systems were taste is like Nopon nightmare!

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do something...crazy. (b2) (-) activated. Rik : And Oka get angry when Riki not eat
Me : It might take some time to track them Re : Pretty amazing for something you lot it all up.
Hopes and Plans down. I'll go alone. built ages ago! Db : Haha. Fiora's the same way with me.
High Entia Tomb Su : Why? The two of us could find them in Re : What's with all those scribbles on the You just have to force it down.
half the time! wall? That's your alphabet? Rik : Riki and Dundun same? Yay! Riki like
Me : Am I really to be the last ruler of the Me : You should be with Fiora. Me : That is an ancient script. being like Dundun!
High Entia? Me : She's still not completely well. It's the Me : It depicts the battle between the Bionis Rik : Thank you, Dundun! Riki die happy
Su : Melia...I... right thing to do. and the Mechonis. Nopon!
Me : In fact, even calling me the ruler is a Su : But...what about your mother's Re : Battle? What battle? (b1) Db : Riki! Riki, are you all right?! Stay with
bit of a joke. relatives? It's really that old?! (b2) me! Rikiiiii!
Me : I'm the empress of a city of one. Me : I'll find them. Don't worry about me.
Su : You weren't the only one with Homs Me : Thank you, Shulk. (b1) (-) (b) (+)
heritage. Su : OK. Whatever you say, Melia. But Re : Oh, you mean the one the Bionis and Rik : *Turns away* Ghosts come out and
Su : Reach out to the remaining High Entia. remember this... Mechonis fought forever ago? fight Riki! Heropon kapow you away! *
Rebuild the city together. Su : When you go back to Alcamoth, I'll still Me : If you know already, why bother asking Db : Who exactly are you ranting on at,
Me : Easier said than done! (a) be your friend. me? Riki?
Do you think it's possible? (b) Su : Any time you need me, just let me Re : Yeah, umm... I just remembered. I Rik : Dundun. Dundun must leave now. Not
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(a) (-) Me : I will, Shulk. Thank you for everything. Me : You're a strange one, Reyn. Db : I do sense something strange in the air.
Me : Rebuilding Alcamoth is nonsense. It's Me : But yes, these are thought to be It's...not right somehow.
completely impossible. Echoes of Ancient Times writings of that ancient battle. Db : Maybe you are onto something.
Su : Sorry, Melia. I might have seemed a bit High Entia Tomb Re : So you don't know exactly what it says Rik : Dundun know what ghost is? (b1)
too eager there. here? Riki feel scary scary! (b2)
Su : But I don't want you to give up. Me : It doesn't matter how many times I Me : No. Only those that ascend the throne
Me : I understand what you're saying. But...I come here, it still amazes me. are able to read it. (b1) (+)
can't, Shulk... Re : It's impressive all right. Can't believe Me : It is like a code that must be unlocked. Db : I'm going to tell you a story, Riki. But
Su : Is that really how you feel? it's so old... Re : So you can't read it...at all? And I first a question.
Me : Yes. (a1) Me : Do you not have such ancient thought you were pretty smart. Db : Do you know anything about the
Well...not exactly. (a2) architecture near your colony? Me : You of all people should avoid making Monado expedition team?
Re : Nope. Not still looking all shiny and remarks about intelligence. Rik : Alvis tell Riki some information.
(a1) (-) new like this. Re : Hahaha. You got me there, Melia! Rik : Shulk was one of team members.
Su : But...that isn't you! Re : Mag Mell Ruins is the closest. But it's Rik : Riki was very surprised!
Su : The Melia I know has a lot more taken a beatin' over the years. (b2) (+) Db : That's right.
confidence in herself than that. Me : Then it truly is a unique place. Re : I thought there weren't any records Db : Fourteen years ago, the team set out
Me : How can I be confident in myself?! Re : So that globe thing... What's that all left from back then. to try and find the Monado.
Me : I failed to save those close to me. I let about? Re : Or ruins. This could be the only place Db : They found it here in these ruins, but
them die... Me : I'm afraid I don't know the answer. It's left! only one of them came home.
Me : You think someone like that can rebuild a mystery to me too. Me : You do know a few things, Reyn. Db : That was Shulk.
an entire city?! Re : Let's go and take a look. (a) Me : Yes. The battle was so fierce it destroyed Rik : Shulk's daddypon and mummypon
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Db : Perhaps the Monado rejected them.
Or perhaps...
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First Sight of Snow
Valak Mountain
Sa : I didn't want to say this earlier, but...
Sa : Until I met you, I thought Melia was the
one for him.
Sa
feel I was mistaken.
: Probably. But who can blame you for
trusting what's in your heart?
Rik : When Riki come here, Riki feel different. Re : Brrr. I hate the cold. Fio : For who? Are you talking about Shulk? Fio : You're right! Thank you, Sharla!
Rik : Riki sometimes hear voice worried Fio : Hehe. How come? Sa : Yeah. Fio : And if I ever look like I haven't
about Shulk! Re : I just do, you know? Sa : Don't get me wrong, I don't want to understood something like this...
Db : Is that so? Re : The snow doesn't help. And I've never meddle. I'm just...an onlooker. Fio : Be sure to let me know!
Db : You've got an instinct for this. I didn't even seen snow before! Sa : I don't really mind which one of you
hear a thing. Fio : Me neither. It looks so...white! gets the guy. (b2) (-)
Rik : Here is special place to Shulk. Fio : Nothing like this ever happens back at Fio : Thanks... I think. (a) Sa : Maybe that was a bit of a strong
Rik : Riki remember that and not kapow the colony. Oh no! (b) statement on my part.
ghosts! Re : I don't get it. What's up with balls of Fio : No, it's fine.
ice just falling from the sky? (a) (+) Fio : Just...don't pity me or anything...
(b2) (-) Re : Stupid idea if you ask me! Sa : I know that you're a big deal to the Sa : I won't. I would never feel sorry for you.
Db : Haha. That doesn't sound like the Fio : You think so? (a) boy, so don't worry. Sa : Wait, no. That came out wrong.
Heropon Riki I know. I'm with you. It's strange. (b) Sa : Lately that's been clear as can be. Fio : Sharla, where are you going with this?
Rik : H-Heropon Riki brave! Riki beat Fio : Lately...? You mean...after he found Sa : I don't look at you and think you're
Dinobeast! (a) (-) me? someone that needs pity.
Db : Riki, do you know anything about the Re : What, and you don't? Sa : Yeah. Since you came back. Sa : But I care about you a lot, and I do
Monado expedition team? Fio : I'm sorry. The thing is... Sa : I mean, Shulk looked out for everyone worry about you.
Rik : Alvis tell Riki small bit about it. Fio : Shulk taught me about why the sky like the good guy he is. Sa : About your new body and...how things
Rik : Shulk was one of the team. rains ice like this. Sa : But he's definitely changed since you are going with Shulk.
Rik : Riki not know before! Re : Did he now? That Shulk sure knows a joined us. Sa : You probably think I should learn to
Db : That's right. thing or two. Fio : He has? How do you mean? (a1) mind my own business!
Db : Fourteen years ago, the team set out Fio : Yeah. Sometimes I can't believe how I don’t think he’s changed. (a2) Fio : Don't be silly! I don't think that.
to try and find the Monado. different you two are. Fio : You're so nice to me, Sharla.
Db : They found it here in these ruins, but Re : Sorry! Can't all be brilliant! (a1) (-) Fio : Here I am complaining and you're just
only one of them came home. Re : Anyway, go on. Tell me about why it Sa : He doesn't seem so... grimly worried I'm OK.
Db : That was Shulk. rains ice then. determined. Sa : It's who I am. I'm glad I got to tell you
Rik : What about other team members? Fio : Umm...give me a second. (a1) Fio : Grim anything doesn't sound much about it.
Db : They were found dead by the entrance I don't remember. (a2) like Shulk to me. Sa : And sorry that I pulled you away from
to the ruins. Sa : He might not have even noticed the you-know-who!
Db : The bodies had no external wounds, (a1) (+) change himself. Fio : That's OK! I enjoyed chatting to you.

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but they looked starved. Fio : Water from Eryth Sea evapourate... Sa : But I did, Dunban did... Riki might have We should do it more often!
Db : Perhaps the Monado rejected them. Fio : Then when it reaches the sky, it freezes done?
Or perhaps... and rains down as ice. Fio : But not Melia and Reyn? A Family of Two
Rik : Riki know! Ghosts are here! Riki want Re : You don't say... Sa : They saw him differently. Fallen Arm
to go home now! Re : Now that I'd have never guessed. Sa : Reyn's been going through almost the
Db : Haha. Relax, Riki. There's nothing here. Fio : To tell the truth, I only half understand same thing as Shulk. Db : Hey, Fiora!

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Db : The ghosts are all in your mind... it myself. Sa : And Melia... Db : Can a big brother ask his little sister a
Re : Right, that's it! Fio : Melia what? What were you going to question?
A Snowy Hot Spring Re : We've been chatting here so long, my say? Fio : Sure, Dunban. What is it?
Valak Mountain toes are about to fall off! Sa : You'll have to talk to her if you want to Db : Has that body of yours really healed?
Fio : Don't be so dramatic, Reyn. find that out. Db : Since you had that check-up you
Su : Riki? Got a second? I wanted to ask Sa : I shouldn't be the one to tell you. haven't said a word about it.
you something. (a2) (-) Fio : Fair enough... Fio : Don't be silly. I'm clearly much better
Su : Riki? What are you doing? Re : Hey! You said you knew! Sa : But I'd still be happy to see either of now.
Rik : Riki love hot water! All Nopon love hot Fio : I did! I just forgot, all right?! you get together with Shulk. Db : It doesn't look that way.
spring! Re : Sure you ain't lying to me? Fio : That's kind of you, Sharla. Db : But you're like me. You'll put up with
Su : Oh, right. Gotcha. Fio : No I'm not lying to you, Reyn! Quit Fio : Wish me luck! anything and keep silent.
Su : The water actually looks kinda chilly staring at me like that. Db : So I'm saying you don't have to. If
though... Fio : Ask me again tomorrow, all right? I'm (a2) (+) you're in pain, be honest with me.
Rik : Not too hot, not too cold! (a) sure I'll remember by then. Sa : That makes sense. You didn't see him Fio : You caught me. (a)
Riki's nose not stop running! (b) Fio : (I'd better get Shulk to explain it to me until you met up again. I'm not hiding anything. (b)
again, and soon...!) Fio : I know, but...
(a) (+) Fio : Do you really think Shulk has changed (a) (+)
Su : My mistake. I just thought it just looked (b) (+) that much? Db : I knew it! So, tell me about it.
cold. Fio : Do you think the people back home Sa : I don't mean it in a bad way. He's still Fio : I'm all right at the moment. I can't feel
Rik : Riki look across snowy hills and enjoy would want to see this? basically the same guy. any pain.
hot water. Fio : I bet they'd be amazed! Fio : Well that's a relief. So he never stopped Fio : But...I can't hold out forever.
Rik : It perfect, Shulk! Re : Yes. I mean, we come from a place being kind and sweet... Db : So your body is giving up...
Su : I don't really see the appeal... But if that's warm all year round. Sa : Not for a second. Db : Did you talk to Shulk or any of the
you like it, that's cool. Re : A land covered in ice is like this crazy Sa : But that's not what I mean. It's subtle, others about this?
Rik : Shulk jump in water too! (a1) dream world. but he's stronger now. Fio : I haven't told anyone else yet. How
Shulk still a littlepon. (a2) Fio : Yeah. And I think the little ones would Sa : I think it's because he knows he has to can I?!
love to play in the snow! protect you from now on. Fio : I couldn't stand it if they were worrying
(a1) (+) Re : No doubt! Fio : That's reassuring! about me.
Su : You want me to join you in there?! Re : You reckon we could pile some up Fio : I'm glad he hasn't changed too much Db : I can see what you mean.
Rik : Otherwise Shulk never know how good and take it back to the colony? though. Db : I know how it feels. It wasn't long ago
hot spring is! Fio : That sounds like a great idea! (b1) Fio : I would hate for Shulk to stop being that I was out of action.
Su : I guess you're right... Er... (b2) Shulk. Fio : There's more to it than that. (a1)
Rik : Do not worry, Shulk! Shulk will like water Sa : Maybe he tried really hard to stop It's awful, isn't it? (a2)
same as Riki. (b1) (+) himself from changing.
Su : Aaah! * Fio : Everyone would be so excited! Fio : That doesn't sound very practical. (a1) (+)
Su : The geyser's blown him away! Re : The adults are busy rebuilding their Sa : I meant, like, subconsciously. Db : What's this all of a sudden?
Su : Time for me to make a run for it! Sorry, homes, right? Sa : Maybe part of him really wanted to Db : I mean, you know better than anyone
Riki! Re : So the kids could play with all this snow keep hold of who he was. what state I was in.
while they work! Fio : You could well be right. Fio : Yes. But this is a completely different
(a2) (-) Fio : Yeah! That's brilliant, Reyn! Fio : Shulk's a kind enough person that situation.
Su : I'm still a kid? Fio : You have some pretty good ideas deep down, he'd want to stay kind. Db : Fiora, I...
Rik : When Shulk become forty, Shulk once in a while. Fio : Thanks for telling me about all this, Fio : Do you realise what's happened to
understand Riki's hobby. Re : You could have left out the 'once in a Sharla. me?
Su : It's gonna be a while then... while' part... Sa : Don't worry. No thanks needed. Just Fio : I'll never get to grow old with the ones
Rik : So Shulk should learn from Riki and Fio : We should try and figure out the best hang in there, OK? I love.
become great Hom Hom adult! way to transport it. Fio : This body could stop functioning next
Su : Aaah! * Fio : It'll melt if we just carry it back ourselves. (b) (-) year, or next week.
Su : The geyser's blown him away! Re : Yeah, didn't think of that. I'll get Shulk! Sa : Something up, Fiora? Fio : Or anytime, for all I know.
Su : All things considered, I'm not sure Riki He'll know what to do! Fio : Yes! Something's definitely up! Db : I'm sorry. I guess I overstepped the
is the best role model... Fio : Wait a minute! This is your plan. You Fio : You see what my body's like now. Why mark a bit.
come up with something. would he pick me over Melia? Db : But I still think you'll feel better if you
(b) (-) Re : Give me a break, Fiora. Sa : Talk to me, Fiora. I'm a girl too, so I can talk about all this.
Su : That can't be good for you, Riki! Better Re : You should know me and Shulk work relate. Fio : No I won't, Dunban!
get out while you can as a team. Fio : You can? (b1) Fio : Wait. Are you making me angry on
Rik : If Riki leave hot spring now, Riki too Fio : Teehee. You'll never change. Either of No you can't! (b2) purpose?
cold! you, I'd imagine! Db : I'm not good with words. I never say
Su : Stop acting like a kid, Riki! (b1) (+) the right thing.
Rik : Riki not child! (b1) (b2) (-) Sa : Yes. And I want you to remember Db : That's why I figure making you blurt it
Riki learn his lesson. (b2) Fio : It'll melt as soon as we move towards something. out is the easiest way.
a warmer climate... Sa : None of us look at you as someone Fio : You know...I'm sorry I was so rude to
(b1) (-) Re : Then we'd better get someone to help who needs our pity or anything. you just now.
Rik : Riki forty years old this year! Shulk just who knows about this stuff. Fio : How can you speak for everyone? Fio : You're right. I do feel a little better
a littlepon! Fio : Right. Well...that could work. Sa : Because...I see it in their eyes. Especially getting it off my chest.
Su : S-sorry, Riki. Fio : The problem is, where do we even Shulk's. Db : Good. That's what I hoped.
Rik : But Shulk right. Riki sometimes act like start? Sa : He deeply regrets that he couldn't Db : When you feel it bottling up, you can
littlepon... Re : I reckon we'd need some kind of, um... stop this happening to you. use me to sound off.
Su : Aaah! * special container...? Sa : But his feelings for you are still clear as Db : I'll be your own personal punching
Su : The geyser's blown him away! Fio : I guess we'll have to enlist Professor day. bag.
Su : I'm starting to wonder if Riki's lying Shulk. Fio : ... Fio : Then you better be ready. I think I have
about his age... Re : Nice one! Sa : I'm sorry, that might make you worry a lot to say.
Re : Same as always, huh? I've been relying that you're a burden to him. Fio : Thanks, Dunban!
(b2) (+) on him since we were kids. Sa : But you needed to know that. To know
Su : Great! Now, I'll bring you a hot drink Fio : Hehe. You're not wrong. Let's talk to how he feels about you... (a2) (-)
so it'll be less cold. him about it later! Fio : I didn't realise any of this. Db : Yeah. I hated not being able to make

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Rik : Wooow! Thank you, Shulk! Re : There's a plan if I ever heard one! Fio : I was convinced everyone just felt sorry my body move how I wanted.
Su : Back in a minute... *leaves* for me, including him. Fio : Then you have some idea of what I'm
Rik : Riki look forward! A Night-Time Chat Fio : I know you all care about me a lot. I going through.
Su : Hey... What's going on? guess I just read it a bit wrong! Db : Indeed.
Fallen Arm
Su : Where's Riki got to? Riki! Hey, Riki! You Sa : Well, it's hard for me to know for sure Db : But that doesn't mean I could ever
here?! Sa : Sorry to drag you away at a time like what anyone else is thinking. understand exactly how you feel.
this. Sa : Or what you're thinking about what Db : To do that, I'd have to be you...
Fio : It's OK. What did you want to talk they're thinking... Fio : Even I can't really answer that one.
about? Fio : Even so... Fio : All I know is, I want everyone to treat
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Db : And we will, Fiora. Fio : Why? What went through your head Me : I agree. The answer will come to me fighting? Someone to protect?
Db : But stop trying to hide all this from the moment Mumkhar died? on its own. Db : I've often thought about that.
everyone. Me : Up till that very second, I was filled with Me : All I need is patience. Db : He is originally from another colony.
Db : They'll find out soon enough. rage. Then I changed. Fio : That's the spirit! One destroyed long ago.
Fio : When the time comes, I'll tell them. I Me : Suddenly I felt...pity for him. Me : Thank you, Fiora. You have reassured Db : So in theory, he had nothing to lose.
have to. Fio : You felt sorry for him? me a great deal. Maybe that's all it was...
Db : it's the right thing to do. And I'll be Me : He was driven by his obsession with the Me : Would you mind if I continued to Me : Perhaps you are right.
behind you all the way. Monado. confide in you from now on? Me : Whatever the reasons, his atrocities
Db : It doesn't matter how they react. You'll Me : To be more precise, it stemmed from Fio : You don't even need to ask! It would can never be justified.

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be fine! I guarantee it! his jealousy of Dunban. be my pleasure, Melia. Db : Of course.
Fio : As much as it frightens me, I know Me : He sacrificed his body and mind and Db : I suppose it would be futile to think too
you're probably right. it eventually led to his death. Eternal Scars hard about it.
Fio : Thank you, Dunban. Fio : You believe he was jealous of Dunban? Fallen Arm Me : Dunban... Does it hurt to remember?
Fio : I never knew much about Mumkhar or Db : Hmph. I didn't mean for you to worry
(b) (-) how they knew each other. Me : Dunban... I don't know how to ask over this.
Db : This is me, your big brother. Do you Fio : Something must have happened for this... Db : This is one of many tales of battle. A
think I wouldn't notice? that guy to change so much. Db : What is it, Melia? neverending circle of betrayal.
Fio : I'm really not lying, Dunban. Don't Me : I do not think anyone remains who can Me : The man in the metal-faced Mechon... Me : If you say so.
worry so much. answer all these questions. Mumkhar I think? Me : But I look forward to the day that our
Db : Are you absolutely sure? There's Me : That in itself is what made me realise... Me : Were you and he acquainted before world is free of way.
nothing you want to tell me? Me : Nothing good can come from he became that...thing?
Fio : Yes. I feel fine. revenge. Db : What difference does it make? (a) (b2) (+)
Db : Well, if you say so, I believe you. Fio : I agree. And you know... We were comrades-in-arms. (b) Db : That's why I'm so full of regret. Maybe
Db : But let me say this one thing... Fio : Even if it's still difficult to come to terms I could have stopped him.
Fio : Go ahead. with, you've made a start. (a) (-) Me : You mustn't blame yourself. You could
Db : Burying the pain deep inside you will Me : And I'm glad I have. Me : W-well... not have stopped this.
never free you from its chains. Me : In some twisted way, I have that man's Db : I apologise. I didn't mean to sound so Db : Perhaps. But it's complicated.
Fio : You say that, but... (b1) death to thank for it. defensive. Db : I can't deny that he was a bit of an...
I know that. (b2) Me : Fiora... Thank you for listening to me. Db : I just don't quite understand the unreliable fellow.
Fio : Don't thank me. I learnt more from you relevance of your question. Db : But he saved my life countless times.
(b1) (-) than you did from me! Me : It's difficult to explain. Db : After I took up the Monado there was
Fio : Sometimes there's just nothing else you Fio : And I like talking with you anyway. Me : But I need to know. I must know, a definite change in him.
can do, you know? Thanks, Melia. Dunban. Me : He was taken its power. I pity him.
Db : I wish I could do more to help you, Me : He murdered my father, yet I know Db : I just with he'd realised.
Fiora. (a2) (+) nothing about him. Db : I wasn't the true heir to the Monado,
Fio : I know you do. Me : I suppose so... Db : I understand, Melia. I'm sorry. Shulk was!
Fio : I'm sorry I'm not being more open with Me : Before, vengeance was all I could Db : I should have spoken to you about this Db : He never should have had a reason to
you, but someday I will be, think of. sooner. hate either of us...
Db : Take all the time you need. Me : But I realised it would lead to nothing Me : Thank you. Me : Dunban...
Db : There's no use in forcing yourself to talk good. Me : I know it's not easy for you to talk about Db : (Mumkhar, I doubt I'll ever forgive you
if you don't want to. Fio : What changed? him. for what you did...)
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Db : You don't need to apologise. You've Me : And what he did, too. I'm fine. Ask away. (a2) you can find peace...)
done nothing wrong. Me : Shulk risked his own life to stop Dunban
Fio : I know, but... from killing him. (a1) (-) Just Like Old Times
Db : We're family. And we always stick Fio : Shulk stopped Dunban? But Dunban's Db : Not after what he did to our home! Fallen Arm
together. bigger and stronger. And to Fiora! * Fio : Erm, Shulk...?
Fio : You're right. You're always there for Me : Shulk is growing day by day! You'll Me : Believe me, I know. He stole my father Fio : Can I ask you a favour? Just a little
me, Dunban. Thanks. notice that soon enough. from me as well. one.
Fio : And that's why you realised killing Db : I doubt the day when I forgive him will Su : Absolutely. If you think it's something I
(b2) (+) Mumkhar was wrong? ever come, Melia. can help with, I mean.
Fio : I'm glad you're looking out for me, Me : Yes. And the others realised too. Shulk Me : Just as long as you understand the Fio : Yes! It has to be you!
Dunban. changed us all... danger of living in the past. Su : This sounds important... What do you
Db : Of course I'm looking out for you! Fio : Shulk can have a powerful effect on Db : I do. I know if I live with hate in my need me to do?
Db : If I failed in my brotherly duties, I people. heart, I'm no better than him. Fio : When I get my real body back... (a)
wouldn't be much of a big brother! Fio : Melia...can we make a pact? Db : He became consumed by his hatred Never mind. It’s fine. (b)
Fio : I just don't like seeming too needy. Fio : I want us to keep sharing all these for me. And he died for it...
Fio : I think you're the only one I could talk things we don't know. Me : I see... (a) (-)
about this with. Me : That is a lovely idea. Db : It was Shulk who showed me the light. Su : Oh, is there something special you
Db : Even Shulk? I suppose I can see why, Me : Ask me anything, and I will ask you Db : I'd have gone down a dark path want to do?
but... anything as well. otherwise. Fio : Yeah. I want to come back here and
Db : If you pluck up the courage and talk Fio : Thanks, Melia! Hanging out will be fun! Db : I'd have taken Mumkhar's life. hang out with you.
to him, I know he'll be OK. Db : I'm very grateful to Shulk. I hope I can Fio : It'll be great! Will you come with me?
Db : He's Shulk. He's generally quite (b) (-) repay the favour one day. Su : I'd love to! It would be really nice to
predictable. Me : I do not know. Me : I feel much the same way. come here again.
Fio : I know, I know. He'll be as sweet as he Me : But...I am unsure how I should deal Me : Let us work together to live by Shulk's Fio : Oh, it'll be wonderful, Shulk!
always is. with these emotions. example. Fio : We'll see this beautiful shore again
Fio : That's one of the things I like most Fio : Why not look inside yourself? and just...dive right in!
about him. Fio : Dunban always tells me that. Search (a2) (+) Su : I've thought about it too.
Fio : Do you like Shulk, Dunban? your own feelings first. Db : I am partly responsible, after all. Su : We can all come here together as
Db : Yes, I do. But enough of this soppy chit- Me : That is sage advice. Me : You? What do you mean? soon as we've finished fighting!
chat. Me : I hope it will help me find the answer I Db : He changed right around the time I Fio : You mean...with the others? (a1)
Db : You need to get your energy up and am looking for. started using the Monado. Y-yeah. If you like... (a2)
your confidence back. Fio : I hope so too, Melia. And do you know Db : He coveted it so much that his jealousy
Db : Now, let's go and find our friends. what? consumed him. (a1) (+)
Fio : OK... Fio : You probably already have the Db : If I'm honest, I wasn't completely Su : Is something wrong, Fiora? You look a
Fio : I'm so happy you're my big brother. answer! You just don't know it yet. oblivious to this. But I didn't act. little...upset.

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You know that, right? Me : (I might...already have the answer?) Db : And then it was too late. Fio : Shulk, you stupid... Oooh, you just can't
Fio : Has that helped at all? (b1) Me : You should not blame yourself. take a hint, can you?
Overcoming the Pain I expected you need more time. (b2) Me : The darkness that haunted his heart Fio : I meant just the two of us!
Fallen Arm was to blame. Su : Oops! Sorry.
(b1) (+) Me : He was lost long ago, it seems. Fio : Yes 'oops'! Oops indeed!
Me : Fiora... Can I talk to you about Me : Yes. I simply needed a push in the right Db : I just wish that fool had realised. Fio : When are you going to realise? A lady
something? direction. Thank you. Db : I wasn't the true heir to the Monado, needs careful attention.
Me : Shulk told me you remember being Fio : If you don't mind telling me, I'd love Shulk was! Su : S-sorry, Fiora. I'll bear that in mind from
inside that Mechon. to know what you figured out. Db : He never should have had a reason to now on.
Me : Is it true? Me : I do not mind at all. This is what I hate either of us... Fio : Will you? Then tell me... What should
Fio : Yes, I remember it all too well. realised... Me : Dunban... you say next?
Fio : Someone else was controlling my Me : I must never let anyone else experience Db : I shouldn't get emotional. Su : Umm... I know this one.
body, but I was conscious. the pain that I have. Db : You probably didn't want me to go on Su : I would be honoured if you, Fiora,
Fio : I could see, hear and smell. Fio : The pain of losing a parent? about the old days like this. would accompany me here again.
Me : Then...do you know what that metal- Me : Not just that. Me : Actually I found great value in it. Thank Fio : Hmm... I'll give you 7/10. Nice try. For
faced Mechon did to me? Me : I wish to build a world free of war, you, Dunban. you that's a pass, though.
Fio : He killed your father. where no one must risk their lives. Fio : Next time you'd better bowl me over
Me : Yes. And when my father died, I Fio : That's very ambitious, Melia. (b) (+) with a 10/10.
realised something. Fio : Do you really think you can do it? Db : One year ago, he and I risked our lives Su : Wh-what? Well, umm... OK.
Me : He loved me dearly. But I found that Me : It will not be easy, and I cannot do it fighting the Mechon. Su : I'll do my best to put a big smile on
out much too late. alone. Db : But when the battle turned, he chose that beautiful face of yours.
Fio : And you regret that? (a) Me : But I will be Alcamoth's next ruler. to make a run for it. Fio : Hehe. I shall be waiting, Shulk. You'd
Why tell me this now? (b) Me : If I do not take up this challenge, who Me : So he was a cowardly man? better not disappoint!
will? Db : He was always fairly unreliable.
(a) (+) Fio : You're amazing, Melia. You don't shy Db : Deep down I knew that one day he'd (a2) (-)
Me : I would be lying if I said no. from anything. fail us in a time of need. Su : You look a bit off-colour. Are you sure
Me : But I still have not come to terms with Fio : And if you need any help, I'll be there Db : But in the battle a year ago, he still you're feeling all right?
all that has happened. in an instant. seemed to be on our side. Fio : I don't feel ill, if that's what you're
Me : I do not know how I truly feel. Fio : We're friends. I'll be there for you. Me : What do you mean, Dunban? asking.
Fio : I can imagine. It must be very tough. Me : Thank you. Your words give me Me : Are you saying he wasn't the monster Fio : I just wondered why we can't come
Me : It is. confidence. he became? here...you know...together.
Me : At the time, all I could think about was Fio : Leave it to little old Fiora! Db : Whatever his reasons... Su : Just me and you?! But that would
killing that Mechon... Fio : And don't worry! I'll drag Shulk and Db : That day, he was fighting off those mean...
Fio : And you don't feel that way now? Reyn along to help as well! machines as hard as we were. Fio : What, Shulk?
Me : I cannot say for certain. Me : That is...difficult to believe. Fio : Has a little light switched on in that big
Me : Sometimes I feel myself becoming (b2) (-) Db : You would not understand. (b1) brain of yours?
enraged when I recall that day. Me : Yes. I sense that the answer is trapped I know the truth. (b2) Su : Oh, I get what you mean. You love the
Me : But the rage is not as potent as it was somewhere inside of me. seaside too much to share!
then. Fio : I hate it when that happens. (b1) (-) Fio : I cannot believe it. You still don't get a
Fio : How come? (a1) Me : But I feel I may be close to figuring it Me : Hmph. That may well be what you thing.
That's probably for the best. (a2) out. think, Dunban. Fio : I'll spell it out for you.
Fio : I know the feeling. Like it's on the tip of Db : I apologise, Melia. My words are not Fio : You know how you travelled Bionis
(a1) (-) your tongue, right? meant to hurt. without me while I was gone?
Me : How can I put this? Fio : But you can't force it. You'll never find Db : But I knew him, and I can only tell you Fio : I thought we could sneak away
Me : It was seeing that madman die that it that way. what I saw. together, like when we were kids.
opened my eyes to it all. Me : You speak with wisdom, Fiora. Me : Do you think he had a reason for Fio : Do some travelling on our own.

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Su : When you put it like that, I can't wait. Rik : Melly right! Me : You cook for the person who eats. Su : Thank you, Riki. You've helped me
I wish we could go sooner. Rik : But Melly shut eyes very early so Melly Rik : Riki understand. Melly not upset now? realise something important.
Su : But we'll always be together, so there's not eat any grill fish. Rik : Riki sorry for blindfold idea. Su : I have my very own family already.
plenty of time. Me : What is 'grill fish', Riki? Me : I'm not upset, Riki. Rik : Heropon need no thanks!
Fio : Yeah, that's true. Rik : Melly not know? Me : I still want to eat your food, even if it's Rik : Ah! Riki forget Dundun want him!
Fio : We'll have loads of time to spend Rik : Grill fish so yum yum that Dundun's strange and unusual. Rik : Now Riki get biff bash on head...
together. eyes pop out! Rik : OK, Melly! Riki cook a storm! *leaves*
Fio : So...let's make the most of it! Heehee! Me : Most intriguing. (a) Rik : Riki make Melly's stomach big and Su : He's a funny one...

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Su : Don't worry, we will! That sounds gruesome. (b) round with yum yum food! Su : But thanks, Riki. I owe you one.
Su : I'm gonna drag you to so many places
you'll get sick of it! (a) (+) Those Waiting For You (b2) (-)
Fio : Haha! Is that a promise? It sounds like Rik : Melly must eat! Melly not forget taste Fallen Arm Su : I remember it all, but...
a lot of fun! later! Su : What's that got to do with what we
Me : You've definitely piqued my interest! Rik : Look, Shulk! Look! were talking about?
(b) (+) Me : If you recommend it that highly, I will Rik : Hidden Village get really small! Rik : Shulk still not understand? Riki start
Su : Are you sure, Fiora? have to give it a try. Su : It sure looks tiny from here. water leak from eyes...
Su : I don't mind what it is. Just ask if you Rik : Yay! Melly be very happy! Su : I can't believe we were down there Su : Why is this getting you down?
need to. Rik : Riki find yum yum fish for Melly to eat. not so long ago. Su : What did I say to make you feel like
Fio : You sure you won't mind? Me : Teehee. Why thank you, Riki! Su : What a view! this? Tell me.
Su : Something's really bothering you. Me : But we have places to go. Rik : Amaaazing! Riki see Bionis so well from Rik : Shulk really, REALLY not know?
Su : You never used to hide stuff from me Me : We should leave your culinary delights here! Rik : Shulk meet many, many new friends
back at the colony. until another time. Rik : Riki think can see part where Oka and on travels.
Fio : I know I didn't, but...that was a long Rik : Boooring! Riki catch it now! Grill fish littlepon are! Rik : All Shulk's friends will be waiting for
time ago, Shulk. tastier than tasty! Su : I think you're right. Shulk to come back!
Fio : And if I tell you, I know you'll get angry. Me : But how will you catch it? (a1) Su : All your family are waiting for the day Rik : Riki need Shulk to understand. Riki
Su : Maybe, maybe not. But you'll have to I appreciate the offer, but no. (a2) you come home. know in his heart truth!
ask to find out. Su : But...things are different for me. Su : Ah! I understand now.
Su : So...what's it to be? (a1) (+) Rik : What wrong, Shulk? (a) Su : Otharon, Juju and even the people of
Fio : OK. Here I go. (b1) Rik : Leave it to Riki! Stop silly talk, Shulk! (b) Hidden Village...
I'm sorry. I can't. (b2) Rik : Riki splish splash in water and get fish Rik : Yes! Well done, Shulk!
really quick! (a) (+) Rik : So Shulk stop saying silly things and put
(b1) (+) Me : I doubt you will catch a fish as easily Rik : Shulk not look happy. smile on Hom Hom face.
Fio : Just don't get mad. Please. as that. Rik : Shulk need to talk to uncle Riki! Su : Wow! I'm kinda embarrassed. How did
Fio : We talked about this before, but... if Rik : Melly wrong! Splish splash not easy! Su : Maybe I should... I miss that?
my body doesn't last... Rik : But Riki has the bestest flip flap wings Su : But I kinda feel like you wouldn't Rik : Shulk know now!
Su : Fiora! Stop right there! You said you in all of village! understand. Rik : Come on, Hom Hom. Back to work!
wouldn't worry. Me : Splish splash, flip flap? Rik : No! Riki understand everything! Su : I'm right behind you, Riki.
Fio : That's why I told you not to get mad! Me : Are you sure about this, Riki? Rik : Believe in Riki, Shulk! Su : And I'm gonna give the others a great
Fio : I know this isn't the first time the Me : What if something happens? We're Su : That was mean. I'm sorry. (a1) big hug when I see them!

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subject's come up. the only ones here. OK. Here's the thing... (a2) Su : (I owe you one, Riki. Thanks!)
Fio : But how do you know I'll ever be like I Rik : Riki will set ground on fire too!
was before all this? Rik : Melly can sit and wait for Riki's special (a1) (-) Fiora's Body
Su : I don't care about any of that. grill fish. Su : I can't really tell you everything. Bionis' Interior
Su : None of it matters as long as I get to Me : I can see you won't be persuaded. Su : It still hurts to remember it...
be with you. Me : I suppose I have no choice but to wait Rik : Shulk not trust Riki? Sa : Hey, Fiora... I wanted to ask you
Su : You'll always be my Fiora. for your return, Riki. Rik : But Shulk knows Riki has eleven littlepon! something.
Fio : *Turns away* Rik : Melly will love fish! Riki return very soon! Su : Why are you eager, anyway? Fio : What is it, Sharla? Ask away!
What about everyone else? You're *leaves* Rik : Riki not want to see Shulk's upside- Sa : Your...new body...
fine with it, but other Homs... Me : He seems a tad too excited... down smile! Sa : It's not...malfunctioning, is it?
Fio : I know what they'll think of me. Me : But I hope he's going to cook up a Rik : Hiding feelings is bad for soul! Shulk Fio : What?
Fio : And I don't want them to tar you with storm! should let it all out! Sa : It's just, you don't look like you're doing
the same brush. Me : Hmm. Perhaps I will regret saying that... Su : I guess, but... so well...
Su : Then we'll move to somewhere they Rik : But also Riki know that Shulk must want Fio : I'm doing great! Don't worry! (a)
can't look at you. (a2) (-) to talk. Sorry. Is it that obvious? (b)
Su : Reyn and Dunban would follow us. I Rik : Riki know Melly want to eat! Melly MUST Rik : So Riki wait for good day when Shulk
know they would. eat! talk to Riki. (a) (-)
Fio : Shulk... Thank you. Me : I like to try new things, but... Su : Thanks, Riki. Sa : Come on now, Fiora. Sure you're not
Fio : Hearing you say that makes me happy Me : Don't we have more important things Su : When I feel I'm ready, I'll let you know. hiding anything from me?
inside. to do? Su : You cool with that? Fio : ...
Fio : But I can't drag everyone away from Rik : Important things wait! Riki very quick Rik : Riki very cool! Sa : I know a little about this, y'know?
their own lives. at catching fish! Rik : Riki and Shulk very best friends. Sa : Linada gave me a great book on
Su : Maybe not. But I'll be there with you Me : Calm down, Riki. I only meant that I do Rik : Friends always listen to friends. And Riki Machina anatomical circuitry.
either way. not want to eat right now. and Shulk best friends! Fio : Why would you need that?
Fio : Really? You'd leave everyone else... Me : I can still try it another time. Rik : Shulk want go back now? Dundun Sa : I'm studying to become a doctor.
for me? Rik : But...but...but... OK. So Melly have it and all friends will be worried. *leaves* Sa : I'll have to leave the Defence Force,
Fio : You're not just saying that to make me later? Su : (You're a good friend, Riki.) but it's what I want to do.
feel better? Me : I would love to! Thank you, Riki. Sa : More and more people are returning
Su : No. I promise I'll never leave you. Rik : Riki promise! (a2) (+) to Colony 6.
Su : So you have to promise me that you'll Rik : Riki catch lots and lots of fish and bring Su : My parents died a long time ago. Sa : They'll need a doctor.
never forget it. them all to Melly! Su : So when I go home, there won't be Fio : You definitely fit the bill!
Me : I can't wait! anyone waiting... Sa : The truth is, I figured something out
(b2) (-) Rik : That is big shame... recently.
Su : It's alright, Fiora. If it's too difficult you (b) (-) Rik : RIKI SUDDEN REALISE! Sa : It was Meyneth who kept your cardio-
don't have to worry. Rik : Melly mean! Why Melly so mean?! Rik : Riki have good idea! pulmonary functions going.
Fio : I want to tell you...but I think you might Me : Oh, I'm sorry, Riki. Su : What is it, Riki? Sa : Am I right?
get mad. Me : The way you described it just sounded Rik : Riki become Shulk's daddypon! Fio : Yes. Meyneth gave me strength. (a1)
Fio : Promise me you won't get angry. a little too much for me. Rik : Then Shulk get new mamapon too! No, I'm fine without her. (a2)
Promise me, Shulk. Rik : Melly not want to eat fish? Fish not yum Live like happy family!
Su : OK, OK. I promise. yum? Su : ...Wh-what was that, Riki?! (a1) (+)
Su : Whatever you tell me, I won't get mad Me : Well... The thing is, this 'grill fish' of yours Rik : Shulk use big Hom Hom brain! Fio : I guess you found out my secret!
at you. sounds a little plain. Rik : Shulk can live with Riki and Oka, then Sa : Why didn't you say something?!
Fio : So...the thing is...you know I have a Rik : But that why it tastes yum yum! Shulk have family waiting! Sa : Wait. No need to answer that. I know
Machina body. Rik : Melly should close her eyes and then Rik : Shulk never get sad again! you hate worrying people.
Fio : And I was wondering about...us. eat fish! Su : ... Fio : Sorry, Sharla.
Fio : We won't be able to grow old together, Me : Eat it blindfolded?! (b1) Rik : Shulk not like Riki's idea? Fio : I really didn't want to cause a fuss.
like old people do. That sounds like a bad idea. (b2) Rik : Riki very, very sorry, Shulk. Riki only want Sa : I know exactly how you feel.
Su : I hadn't thought of that... But so what? to see Shulk happy. Sa : But that doesn't mean you should hide
Fio : That's why I wanted to tell you... (b1) (-) Su : No, it's not that. important things like that!
Fio : You need to find someone you CAN Rik : Oooh. Melly shout at Riki! Su : Thank you, Riki. Thank you so much. Fio : All I want is to be with Shulk and the
grow old with. Me : You expect me to eat something I Su : No one's ever asked me to be a part rest of you.
Su : What? I don't care about that. You cannot even see? of their family... Fio : I couldn't bear to be alone...
know I don't care, right? Me : You are failing to persuade me. Rik : Shulk not worry anymore! Fio : What if I leave everyone to go and
Fio : But listen to me, Shulk. Rik : Riki sorry. Riki just want Melly to eat Rik : Riki want to always see big Hom Hom rest, and...something happens?
Fio : You've been good to me, and I have fish... smile from ear to ear! Fio : This might be my last chance to be
feelings for you but... Me : If I ate it begrudgingly, that would be Rik : Then Shulk go show Melly and all friends with you all. I'm scared, Sharla.
Fio : It's getting complicated and... disrespectful to the fish. smile to cheer them up! *leaves* Sa : Fiora! You can't think like that!
Su : Fiora, it's all gonna be OK. Rik : Riki think so too. In that case Melly Su : Why wait, Riki? I'll go and show them Fio : When the time is right, I'll tell everybody.
Su : I'll look after you for as long as we're should not eat fish! right now! Fio : For now, I don't want you to tell a soul,
both alive. Rik : Next time Riki find food Melly like lots Su : (You're a great friend, Riki.) Sharla.
Su : No matter what happens to us, my and lots. Sa : ...All right. I won't tell anyone.
feelings for you won't change. Me : That sounds like a great idea. You can (b) (-) Sa : But you have to promise me not to
Fio : Do you really mean that? make my favourite! Rik : Shulk be very silly Hom Hom! give up hope.
Fio : Then I won't keep going on. I'm sorry I Rik : Riki can't wait to cook for Melly! Su : What did I say?!
said those things. Rik : Heropon always learn from mistakes. Rik : Shulk need to remember all stuff that Sa : We will find a way to help you, Fiora.
Fio : Knowing that you'll stay with me for as Me : How very big of you, Riki. I look forward happen with friends. Whatever it takes!
long as possible... to it! Rik : Shulk will realise something if he think Sa : I swear we'll never give up on you!
Fio : It makes me very glad. really, really hard! Fio : Sharla, I...don't know what to say.
Su : I know it won't be easy. It's a rocky (b2) (+) Su : About our journeys together? (b1)
road ahead. Rik : Melly not like Riki's idea? How is this relevant? (b2) (a2) (-)
Su : But as long as we're honest with each Me : If you say it tastes delicious, I have no Fio : So there's no need to make such a
other, I know we'll be fine. reason to doubt you. (b1) (+) fuss over me!

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Fio : I won't forget that. Thank you, Shulk! Me : But I admit blindfolding myself sounds Rik : Yes! Sa : Fiora, do you want me to get angry?
rather adventurous. Rik : Shulk meet lots and lots of new people Fio : No, of course not...
Camping Spot Rik : Riki only grill fish, Melly. Melly gobble it on his travels. Sa : Right. I can't force you to talk. And I
Fallen Arm all up fast! Rik : All Shulk's new friends will be waiting understand your feelings.
Me : Do you really expect me to eat to see Shulk again! Sa : But you can shut up and listen, and if
Rik : Riki and friends camp here once! Riki something I cannot even see? Su : Really? You think they'll still remember you don't like it, so be it.
talked to Dundun for ages! Me : I am afraid of your skills of persuasion me? Sa : Whatever happens to us, we will not
Rik : Riki catch fish for Dundun and Dundun are somewhat lacking. Rik : Yes! Of course remember Shulk! let you die, Fiora.
say, 'Yum yum!' Rik : Riki sorry. Riki just want Melly to eat Rik : So Shulk must not forget to remember Sa : Never give up hope. You will be well
Me : Is that so? fish... friends either! again, Fiora.
Me : I expect you stayed up rather late Me : Cooking for someone is all about Rik : Or Riki go Heropon mad at Shulk! Fio : Sharla...
chatting away under then moonlight! learning their likes and dislikes. Su : Then I'd better not forget! Sa : Just remember that.

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Fio : I will. Thank you, Sharla. (a2) (+) Su : Don't worry. I'll give as good as I get. Su : I'm really sorry, Fiora. I just don't want
Me : Hmm... This is not like you, Riki. Su : Even if that means he has to die... you to be worried.
(b) (+) Me : Where is that famous Heropon spirit I Fio : And I'll be right by your side, ready to Su : I know I have the power to see this
Sa : I knew it! So you are experiencing know so well? fight to the end with you. through.
some malfunctions? Rik : It get lost. Maybe Riki drop it Fio : But I don't think you should forget Su : That's my promise to you, Fiora.
Fio : ... somewhere. about all the good times you had. Fio : Really? You promise?
Sa : I didn't mention it before, but Linada Me : You should not let this bother you to Fio : With Dickson, I mean. I still believe Su : Yep. And have you ever known me to
is teaching me Machina anatomy. such an extent. those are real. go back on a promise?
Fio : Why do you need to know that? Me : Life is all about learning to come to Su : You do? Fio : Hehe. I guess not.
Sa : Because when this is all over... terms with things. Fio : It's complicated, I know. Fio : Thank you, Shulk. You've filled me with
Sa : I'm going to quit the Defence Force Me : As I have with the passing of my father Fio : Sometimes you just wish you could hope.
and become a doctor. and brother. forget all the bad memories. Su : I'm glad you say that.
Sa : People are returning to Colony 6. Rik : Melly strong Bird Lady! Fio : But you have to keep hold of them. Su : I know it's tough, but you can never
They'll need a doctor. Rik : Riki want to be like Melly! Fio : The good ones and the bad... They're give up hope.
Fio : Wow! That's amazing! Me : Glad to have my Heropon back. I was all tied together. Su : When this is all over... When there's
Sa : I know that without Meyneth's wondering where he'd gone! Su : Fiora... peace at last...
Monado, your energy is depleted. Rik : Riki stop moaning from now! Su : I...I know what you mean. I won't let Fio : You don't have to say another word. I

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Sa : You only have a small reserve left now. Rik : Riki be there for Melly as warrior and go of those memories. trust you, Shulk.
Fio : Apparently so. friend! Fio : Um, Shulk... You won't ever forget
Sa : How can you be so laid back about Me : And I appreciate it, Riki. Thank you. about me, will you? Untold Feelings
this?! Su : Hey, where did that come from? Prison Island
Sa : You should be back in Linada's (b) (-) Su : I could never, ever forget about you.
infirmary, not here, doing this! Me : I am feeling positively ebullient. Now, Fio : Yeah, I guess not. Sorry. Sa : Hey, Melia...
Fio : You're right. I should go. (b1) let us return to the others. Fio : Now, let's go and find the others. Sa : I wanted to talk to you. About...you-
No. I'm fine here. (b2) Rik : Riki think Melly lying! They're probably getting worried. know-who.
Me : What makes you say that? Me : You mean Shulk?
(b1) (+) Rik : Riki like Melly very much. And Riki know (a2) (-) Sa : Yeah. I was wondering about... you
Sa : Good. I'm glad you agree. Melly very much! Su : Really? That sounds...unlikely. and him, you know?
Fio : But I won't, Sharla. Rik : Melly not hide from Riki. Fio : If it's gonna be too tough for you, why Me : You're being rather vague, Sharla.
Fio : I'm grateful for your concern, but I Me : I suppose... But you still seem far too make it hard on yourself? What were you wondering?
can't leave now. confident about this. Fio : He was like a father to you, right? Sa : Well, you know... About Shulk...
Sa : You have to, Fiora! Rik : When Riki still littlepon, Chief Dunga Fio : Let us take care of him instead. You Sa : Do you still like him? (a)
Fio : I've made up my mind. teach Riki important lesson. can hang back, wait for us! Have you given up? (b)
Fio : I will fight to the end...and when the Rik : 'Lie to self and heart get heavy.' Su : I know what you're saying, Fiora.
end comes, I'll be with Shulk. Rik : If Melly lie to self lots and lots, heart get Su : But I can't let you do that. (a) (+)
Sa : Fiora! too heavy for body! Su : I've been thinking about what Me : Could you not have simply asked in
Fio : Sharla, please! This is my decision. Rik : Then Melly is big useless lump! happened before... the first place?
Sa : Well...I can't argue with that. But I Me : That makes a lot of sense. (b1) Su : And I reckon maybe Dickson doesn't Me : Well...I do have something I need to
haven't given up hope, OK? I must simply live with that. (b2) care about Zanza at all... tell you.
Sa : I'll do everything in my power to make Fio : What makes you say that? Sa : You had a breakthrough?! Oh, this is
you right again. (b1) (+) Su : I think...he just wants to kill me. great!
Sa : I promise, Fiora! Me : Thank you for sharing your people's Su : He's realised that I don't need the Me : Not a breakthrough, Sharla.
Fio : I know you will. Thank you, Sharla...for wisdom with me, Riki. Monado to defeat him. Me : In fact, quite the opposite. I have
everything. Rik : So Melly will talk to Riki about her Su : And that scares him. That's why he decided to give up.
feelings? wants to end this. Sa : You don't want to pursue him?
(b2) (-) Me : I would love to do so freely, but it is Fio : There's no looking back now... Sa : Did you at least tell him how you feel?
Sa : Listen to me, Fiora! never that simple. Su : No. We move forward or perish. Me : I did not. He remains blissfully unaware.
Sa : If you don't get treatment now, you Me : A person in my position has certain Su : We got ourselves into this mess, we Sa : That is just like you, Melia. (a1)
might not make it! constraints set upon them. have to get ourselves out. That breaks my heart. (a2)
Fio : I'm sorry, Sharla. I don't want to make Rik : Person in princess position? Fio : I wish there could be another way.
you worry like this. Me : Exactly. Fio : You were like father and son... (a1) (+)
Fio : But I can't go back. I can't. Me : I was brought up in a certain way and Su : Fiora... Sa : Always thinking of others, but secretly
Sa : You're throwing your life away! in a particular environment. Fio : Sorry, Shulk. I didn't mean to upset you. hurting inside.
Fio : But I can't leave Shulk. Not now. Me : So...I need time, Riki. Changing the subject... Me : I-it's not that bad.
Fio : If this body stops working and he's not Me : Time to learn how to live with more Fio : Why don't we go find the others? Sa : You don't fool me for a second. Sharla
by my side... freedom than I am used to. They're probably waiting for us. can tell from a mile away.
Sa : Fiora! Rik : Melly look small bit better now! Me : How do you do that?
Fio : That's my decision, Sharla. Stupid or Me : Each second I'm with you makes my (b) (+) Me : All right. I admit it has been hard.
otherwise. heart feel lighter and lighter! Su : Yes. How did you know? Me : I have already lived for a great number
Sa : It's not as if I don't understand how Rik : Melly say nice things about Riki! Riki Fio : All I had to do was look at your face. I of years.
you're feeling. very happy! could feel the worry... Me : But never before have I experienced
Sa : But you can't give up hope that Me : As am I, Riki. As am I. Su : Just by looking at me?! That's pretty these emotions.
someday we can fix you. amazing. Sa : I'm truly sorry, Melia. I wish I could have
Sa : Promise me you won't give up. I will (b2) (-) Fio : I was joking, Shulk. Hehe! Thank you, done more to help.
save you, Fiora! Rik : Melly not listen! Big lump! That is bad though. Sa : I should have paid more attention to
Fio : Don't worry, Sharla. I don't intend to thing! Fio : But I've been feeling much better, so how you were doing.

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give up. Me : No, I understand you well, Riki. I hear stop worrying so much! Me : You are not at fault here, Sharla.
your words. Su : Well...if you're feeling better... Me : You have already lost someone. My
Kind Words Me : But someone in my position is not Fio : Hey, Shulk... Do you think I'll ever be hurt cannot compare to that.
Bionis' Interior afforded such luxuries. 100% Homs again? Sa : Melia...
Rik : Oh no! Then Melly one day get Su : No doubt! Of course you will. I will Me : I have decided that Shulk and Fiora
Me : ... squished by own heart! make it happen. deserve a future together.
Rik : Melly, cheer up! Cheer up, Melly! Me : Do not worry, Riki. I have you here to Fio : Oh, Shulk! Thank you! (b1) Me : So I shall watch from afar and wish
Me : Oh, Riki... It's you. keep that from happening. I know you can't promise that. (b2) them every happiness.
Me : Why are you looking at me like that? Me : You can carry my heart for me. Sa : Well...it's a shame, but maybe it's for
Do not be worried. Rik : Hmm... OK! (b1) (+) the best.
Rik : B-b-but Melly! Melly have frowny Rik : Riki will help Melly carry heart and look Fio : I don't know what I would do without Sa : And I've no doubt those two will be
frowny frown face! after Melly in battle too! you! really happy together.
Me : You've seen right through me. (a) Rik : Heropon to the rescue! Su : When this is all over, we'll find a way.
I do not know what you mean. (b) Me : Hehe. You are very sweet. Thank you, Fio : Whenever we make camp I see you (a2) (-)

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Riki. with your head in a book. Sa : How can you just give up without
(a) (+) Fio : The other night you didn't sleep. Are telling him how you feel?
Me : I was thinking about my father and Before the Final Battle you doing all this for me? Sa : You'll only live to regret it.
brother. It still hurts... Bionis' Interior Su : Yeah, but it's nothing. Me : Will I? I am not so sure.
Rik : Melly's daddypon great Bird Man! And Su : I always get carried away when I fixate Me : I feel I may be happier this way.
brotherpon too! Fio : Something wrong, Shulk? You look like on one thing. Sa : Hmm. Well, if you're sure...
Rik : Riki liked very much! you're a million miles away. Su : It's a bad habit of mine... Me : I am. I know that I will cherish the time
Me : Hehe. You did, did you? That is sweet Su : ... Fio : But you must be so exhausted from all I spent with Shulk forever.
of you, Riki. Fio : Shulk? You in there? the fighting! Me : My task is clear.
Me : I am proud of them too, as a daughter Su : Oh! Hey, Fiora! What's up? Su : Don't worry, Fiora. I'm fine. Me : I must see Shulk and Fiora achieve true
and a sister. Fio : Hellooo. I just asked you that! You Su : It did some good, because now I've happiness together.
Me : I remember them both fondly... feeling OK? learnt a few things. Sa : That makes sense I suppose.
Rik : ... Su : Sorry. I was just thinking... Fio : Really? Like what? Sa : And anyway, everything'll be fine!
Me : Something wrong, Riki? Fio : You've been like this since we got Su : The key is combining Machina and We're going to find you a nice lad.
Rik : Riki very sad he fail at help Melly's here. High Entia technologies. Sa : Imagine the queue for a chance to
family... Su : Haha. You don't miss a thing, do you? Su : Miqol gave me a book explaining the date a pretty girl like you!
Rik : Big Heropon failure! Fio : Nope. And I know exactly what's been joint research they did. Sa : It'd probably stretch around both feet
Me : Arguably. (a1) on your mind. Su : It was years and years ago, but it of the Bionis!
That is simply not true. (a2) Fio : It's Dickson, isn't it? (a) covered all sorts of fields. Me : You really think so?
You're worried about me. (b) Su : I don't know much about medicine, Me : Thank you, Sharla! I hope you find love
(a1) (-) but Sharla and Linada do. again...
Rik : Maybe Riki pass Heropon title to Oka (a) (-) Su : I'll get them to help. Me : Maybe even with...you know...
now. Su : No, not just him. But that's partly it. Fio : Shulk... Sa : What was that? With who, Melia?
Me : (So Oka is next in line to be Heropon?) Fio : It's not easy. We all thought of him as Su : S-sorry, Fiora. Me : Do not worry, Sharla. It will come to
Me : Sorry, Riki. our friend. Su : This stuff is really boring, huh? you...
Me : I spoke out of turn. You are not to Su : I just don't know anymore, Fiora. Fio : No...it's not.
blame. Su : One second I resent him and the next Su : ...Fiora? (b) (-)
Rik : What Melly mean? I remember who he is... Su : Are you...crying? Me : Hah. What chance do I have?
Me : The title of Heropon has been difficult Su : What am I supposed to feel? I don't Fio : Yes. But these are tears of joy. I don't Me : Do you honestly think there is any room
to live up to. know anymore... know what to say... in Shulk's heart for me?
Me : But I know you put your heart into Fio : It must be hard to think about fighting Fio : When I get my body back... Sa : Why would you say that?
being the Heropon, Riki. him. Fio : Let's go have another picnic at the Me : Fiora admitted to me her feelings.
Rik : B-b-but, Riki not save Melly's family... Su : Very. I just hope there's some way I park in the colony! She...wants to be with Shulk.
Me : But you have saved me more than can avoid it... Su : Sure thing, Fiora. It's a date. Me : I will never best her.
once. Fio : There might not be... (a1) Su : One day, I promise. Sa : So she told you...
Me : Be proud of your achievements. I think I'm sure there will be! (a2) Me : Yet I feel...strangely relieved.
you're a great warrior! (b2) (-) Me : As if I can move on with my life and
Rik : Melly say such nice things! Riki thank (a1) (+) Fio : I know you think you can do it all, but forget this pain in my heart.
Melly. Su : Yeah. Deep down I know we have to even you have your limits. Sa : Stop putting on a brave face! (b1)
Rik : Riki try harder from now! go through him to get to Zanza. Su : You don't believe me? Come on! I agree. It's for the best. (b2)
Rik : Riki not want Melly be sad again! Fio : That's right, Shulk. Fio : I'm not saying you're lying, Shulk! I wish
Me : That's the Riki I remember! Thank you, Fio : He won't stand down for anyone. Not you'd listen sometimes! * (b1) (-)
Riki. You are sweet. even you. Su : OK! OK already! Sa : If you didn't do that all the time, things

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 might go better for you. Rik : Meh-meh-meh-meh! Reyn shut big fat
Me : Whatever do you mean?! Hom Hom hole! *
Sa : If you opened yourself up a bit, shared Rik : Reyn say silly sayings all the time! *
your doubts with others. Re : All right, little fella. Let's agree to
Sa : Before today, I doubted whether you disagree, eh?
could handle it all, Melia. Re : It's hard to admit, but it's been kinda
Sa : You're always telling everyone else not fun having you around.
to worry about you. Re : Though I never would have thought
Me : We are who we are. you'd make it as far as this.
Me : I find it difficult to change, as all of us Rik : Reyn sound different. Sound like he
do. use his brain!
Sa : Well, I'm only trying to give you some Rik : Is sky going to fall on Riki's head?
friendly advice. Re : Oi, where'd that come from?! I say
Sa : I'd never want you to change too clever things all the time!
drastically. None of us would. Re : Anyway, I'm just telling it like it is.
Sa : We all like you just how you are! Re : I figured some silly 'Heropon' was
Me : Thank you for saying that, Sharla. never gonna cut the mustard.
Sa : And next time, whoever you go for, Rik : Riki never really think he leave and go
they'll be putty in your hands! home.
Me : I, er, certainly hope so. Thank you, Rik : Riki think like this:
Sharla. Rik : When Riki ride Pterix, never jump off
before Pterix land!
(b2) (+) Re : What the heck is Pterix? You say the
Sa : You have to move on or you'll just feel weirdest things...
even worse. Re : Well, anywho, I have to say thank you.
Me : Indeed. I will not pine over him. There Re : After we mop up the bad guys, you
are other fish in the sea. and the missus can visit me.
Sa : Now you're talking, Melia. Rik : Riki look forward to it!
Sa : But I wish I found it so easy to put the Rik : Riki want to go fishing at Reyn's
past behind me... favourite spot at colony!
Me : What do you mean, Sharla?
Sa : Oh, nothing. It's silly really. (b) (+)
Sa : I'm just finding it hard to forget about... Rik : Riki want to see Oka and all littlepon
him. in village.
Me : Gadolt, you mean... Rik : Riki want pollen cakes and Riki want
Sa : His last words to me were 'I've fulfiled them now! *
my promise'... Re : Sounds like you'd rather eat cake than
Sa : But why did that mean he had to go see your family, Riki.
and die on me? Rik : No! Riki think family most important!
Me : Mourning is a part of acceptance. Rik : But Riki is Heropon so fight till battle
Me : Try to turn that sadness into a ends!
celebration of his life. Re : Haha. That's right?
Me : (And I do hope you get together with Re : You've got a pretty big family... I'm
Reyn. He'll make you happy...) almost jealous of ya, Riki.
Sa : You're right, Melia, although it's easier Rik : Why Reyn jealous?

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said than done. Thank you. Re : I ain't got any family left.
Re : When I go home, no one's there
Journey's End waiting.
Prison Island Re : You must be the happiest bloke on
Bionis, Riki.
Re : Hey, Riki. I've gotta confess something Rik : Reyn really think so? (b1)
to you. Cheer up, Reyn! (b2)
Rik : Reyn obsess with Riki?
Re : Not 'obsess', 'confess'! It's just I...didn't (b1) (-)
think you'd get this far. Rik : Riki so used to family that he forget
Rik : What Reyn mean? Reyn not have one.
Re : I just figured you'd give up and head Re : Sounds like a typical Riki reply.
back to the village. Rik : Riki not forget feeling at home. Riki feel
Rik : Reyn mean Hom Hom! (a) good going home.
Riki do want to go home. (b) Rik : That what Reyn mean?
Re : Yeah, that's what I want.
(a) (-) Re : I used to take it for granted, spending
Rik : If Riki go home now, village friends time with mum and dad.
cook Riki on grill!* Re : It wasn't till after they were gone I
Re : Wow. You serious? finally realised what I had.
Rik : Riki never serious! Haha. Rik : So Reyn want to start family too?
Rik : But Riki do sometimes want go back Re : Yeah, I guess you could say that. Not
to family in village. right now though.
Re : Yeah, I miss home too. And your little Re : I've learnt a lot from this trip, but I still
ones probably miss you a lot. have loads to learn.
Rik : Riki not leave friends though! Re : I've gotta get stronger in more ways
Re : Why not? (a1) than one.
'Because Riki is Heropon'? (a2) Rik : Reyn sound different. Sound like he
use his brain!
(a1) (-) Rik : Is sky going to fall on Riki's head?
Re : You just being too stubborn to admit Re : Listen you! I come up with loads of
defeat? good ideas!
Rik : Riki not stubborn! Reyn nasty Hom Re : But anyway, enough arguing.
Hom! * Re : I'm glad we got to chat. I almost
Re : Oi, calm down, Riki. I'm sorry. enjoyed myself. Haha!
Re : We've been dragging you around Re : Cheers, Riki.
getting in all sorts of trouble.
Re : I kinda feel a little guilty. That's all. (b2) (+)
Rik : Reyn worried for Riki? Rik : Riki want Reyn to start own happy
Rik : Riki love to travel with friends! No family!
regrets! Re : Easier said than done, man!
Rik : Riki not like every day, but tomorrow Rik : Riki think it easy! Get married! Start
always different! family!
Re : You know who's next though? Dickson. Rik : Reyn think too hard sometimes!
Re : He's not going down easily. Things Re : So you reckon I should stop thinking
might get messy, Riki. about it so much?
Re : You ready for that? 'Cos if not, get Rik : Riki want to marry Oka so Riki tell her,
running, fuzzball! 'Marry Riki!'
Rik : Riki ready like Reyn ready. Dickson fall Rik : Oka was so angry she slap Riki.
like leaf from tree! Rik : But then she agree and Riki and Oka
Re : That's not what I meant. have family.
Re : Think about your family, Riki. What Re : So you think if I get a girl to marry me
happens if you get hurt? I'm all set?
Re : Your family will have no dad. Re : I hate to agree with you, but that
Rik : Reyn talk funny to Riki. Reyn sound sounds like a good idea.
different than before... Rik : Reyn agree with Riki?!
Rik : Riki think that sky will fall on friends' Rik : Riki help Reyn get married to other
heads next! Hom Hom!
Re : What's got into you? I talk like this all Re : Cheers, man.
the time. Re : Gonna have to find me a nice girl first
Re : I know about this stuff. I lost my mum though.
and dad ages ago. Rik : But Reyn already have nice girl...
Re : I was young like your kids. So I know Re : Wait... You don't mean...
how they'd feel. Re : Well, maybe, but this ain't the time or
Re : Make sure you survive, Riki. the place.
Rik : Yes, yes, Reyn. Riki understand Reyn's Re : When we're all home free, I hope she
words. doesn't turn me down...
Rik : Heropon Riki will not fail! Because...
Re : 'Riki is Heropon!' Heard it all before
man.
Rik : Reyn right! Good memory, Reyn!

(a2) (+)
Rik : Reyn right! Good memory, Reyn!
Re : Your catchphrases are stuck in my
head! I can't help it.
Re : They usually have 'Heropon' in 'em so
they're easy to remember.

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Reyn Go on, spill it! I'm sure Shulk'll have something up his sleeve. Reyn Shulk! What are you doing? Let's help 'em already! Reyn Nothing can stand in the way when me and Shulk are on the case!
Shulk

Shulk

Shulk
You just take it easy and sit tight.
Shulk You can help too, Reyn! Shulk Now isn't a good time. I'm sorry.
Shulk Let's give it all we got, Reyn!
Fiora Shulk, I wanna know too! Fiora Shulk! Come on! Let's help them!
Fiora Shulk, be careful OK? Make sure you don't overdo it!
Shulk Easy, Fiora. We'll get to the bottom of this! Shulk Sorry.
Shulk I'll be fine! Because you're with me, Fiora.
Dunban Perhaps we can help in some way. Shulk, shall we lend a hand? Dunban Shulk, what's wrong? Won't you help?
Dunban Very good, Shulk! Let's get this sorted out!
Shulk Of course! I'll help any way I can. Shulk I'm sorry. I can't right now.
Shulk Yeah!
Sharla Yeah. Maybe there's something we can do. Sharla Listening to them and not helping. That's not very nice, is it?
Sharla Yep, let's do our best, guys! If anyone grazes their knee, I'll be here
Shulk Thanks, Sharla. Let's find out more. Shulk You're right. I'm sorry. to patch them up!
Riki But Riki thought Shulk know everything about everything! Riki Shulk, helping friends important to Nopon. Not helping people is Shulk Thanks, Sharla! We'll be counting on you!
bad. Riki If Shulk put his mind to it, Riki know he succeed!
Shulk Not this time, Riki. We'll just have to listen.
Shulk I'm sorry...
Melia You can speak freely. Shulk is a very good listener. Shulk I'm relying on you too, Riki.
Melia I know how you feel, Shulk, but this is a mistake.
Shulk Melia! I wouldn't go that far! Melia I will do everything I can to help. I will follow your lead.
Shulk I know but now's not a good time.
Shulk Reyn's got a hero complex. He just has to help people! Shulk Thanks, Melia!
Reyn

Shulk Reyn, you're not yourself today.

Reyn
Reyn Hey! Don't make fun of me! I'm just askin' what's up! Shulk That's the spirit, Reyn!

Reyn
Reyn Sorry 'bout that...
Fiora Reyn! Be more polite! Sorry about that. Reyn often forgets his Reyn I'm gonna be needing your help 'n' all, Shulk!
manners. Fiora Reyn, that's really cold of you. Not getting at you. Just saying.
Fiora Hahahaha! Reyn, you really get carried away! But I'm gonna try
Reyn Hey! I'm supposed to be the tough guy! Anyway... What's the Reyn Eh...it's fair enough. just as hard as you!
matter? Reyn Heh heh! Think you can keep up with Reyn time, Fiora?
Dunban What was that all about? That wasn't like you at all!
Dunban Reyn, look the other person in the eye when you talk to them. The
eyes are the window to the soul! Reyn Yeah, I dunno... I'm sorry. Dunban You sound very confident, Reyn. But stay focused!
Reyn Urgh... I'm looking, I'm looking... Nope. Didn't get a thing! Sharla Reyn, I have to say... I'm a little disappointed in you. Reyn I know, I know!
Sharla Good boy, Reyn. Listening is an important skill. Reyn Hey, don't look at me like that! I'm just being honest! If now's not a Sharla Reyn, I admire your spirit but we have to be careful!
Reyn Hey! You're startin' to sound like my mum now! good time, it's just not a good time! Reyn Oh yeah! I totally agree. I'll leave that stuff to you.
Riki Reyn must act like man! Man never ignore those in trouble!
Riki Will that help Reyn understand? Riki Yay Reyn! You want get reward quickly too?
Reyn I won't make any excuses... I'm sorry.
Reyn C-course it will! Reyn Yeah baby! That's what I'm talking about! Nah, I'm just yankin' your
Melia Explain yourself. Normally, compassion is your only redeeming chain! This is about helping people!
Melia Reyn, are you sure we have time to get involved in this? characteristic. Melia We shall be relying heavily upon your powers of idiocy.
Reyn Why not? If we both chip in, we'll be finished in no time! Reyn Ouch... Melia, that's really harsh.
Reyn Hey, now wait a second! Just 'powers' is enough, right?
Shulk Maybe we'll be able to help. Isn't that right, Fiora? Shulk What's with you all of a sudden? You're not going to help them?
Fiora

Fiora

Shulk Yeah! Fiora, let's solve this one together!

Fiora
Fiora That's right! Fiora Sorry. Now isn't a good time.
Fiora 'Together'... Yeah! That sounds great, Shulk!
Reyn Hear more? Then what? Ain't we got enough on our plates looking Reyn Hey, what was that all about? You're just gonna walk off?
after Shulk? Reyn That's cool, but on your own? I think I'd better help you out!
Fiora I can't do everything, you know? Sometimes you get days like this!
Fiora REYN! Fiora No one asked you! But thanks anyway.
Dunban If you say so, then I presume that you have your reasons. But you
Dunban I'm sure that Shulk will know what to do. must realise this is not the correct course of action. Dunban As a big brother, I can't just let my little sister go off on her own.
Fiora What?! It's not exactly hard! I can do it! Fiora Yes, I know. I promise I'll come back. Fiora Fine with me. There's plenty you can do to help out, Dunban!
Sharla You really like doing things for other people, don't you Fiora? Sharla Quite a stark refusal. Something bothering you, Fiora? Sharla Good answer, Fiora! Let's get this issue sorted out!
Fiora I'm getting you to help too, Sharla! Right, let's get to the bottom of Fiora No. It's nothing. I'm sorry, I just don't think I can be of much help Fiora Yeah!
this! right now.
Riki Fiora try her bestest so Riki try his bestest too!
Riki Fiora! Riki have problems too! Riki Fiora, it not nice to not help. People in trouble get really sad.
Fiora Thanks, Riki! Right, let's do it!
Fiora Hehehe. We'll sit and talk later, OK? Fiora You're right, Riki. But I can't help right now. I'm sorry.
Melia I too will give it my best...shot! I tried to copy you but... never mind.
Melia She shows as much concern for others as she does herself. Is this her Melia Do you not regret your choice? I wonder what Shulk would think...
strength? Fiora Hee hee! It's no problem! Come on, let's get to work!
Fiora Sh-Shulk has nothing to do with this! I just made my own choice.
Fiora Melia's staring at me. Did I say something odd? that's all. Dunban Shulk If Dunban's helping out then this'll be a walk in the park!
Shulk It's important to listen first. Dunban taught me that. Shulk Dunban, we're gonna come back and help, aren't we? Dunban I can't let everyone down, can I?
Dunban

Dunban

Dunban Well remembered, Shulk! So, how can we help you? Dunban Yes. We'll be back. Reyn That's right! Dunban'll have it sorted in no time!
Reyn Me and Dunban'll hear you out. Reyn Dunban! You never give up. This ain't like you. Dunban Reyn, one person can only achieve so much. I'll need your help as
Dunban Yes. Let's hear it. Dunban Even I am just a man. My apologies. well.
Fiora That's my big brother! But don't push yourself too much! I worry
Fiora Dunban! You're not making extra work for yourself again, are you? Fiora What's that supposed to mean? This isn't like you, Dunban. about you, you know?
Dunban With a little sister like you, I've got used to hard work. Tell us what's Dunban Yes. You're right, Fiora. I'm sorry. Dunban No need to worry about me. I have you and the others too. So I'm
troubling you. not alone, am I?
Sharla To be absolutely honest... I'm a little relieved. It's nice to know you're
Sharla Now I see. Dunban's renowned as a hero not only because he a normal guy. Sharla Just what I'd expect from the legendary hero Dunban!
saved the world.
Dunban I'm glad you see it like that. Sorry for not helping. Dunban Such flattery! I'll be needing some of that recovery ether of yours!
Dunban What are you thinking, Sharla? You want to help, don't you?
Riki Bad Dundun! Why say no? Bad Dundun! Riki Now is time for Heropon and Herohom combo!
Riki Dundun so kind! Dundun always help sad peoples.
Dunban You shouldn't make promises you can't keep. Don't you agree? Dunban Thank you, Riki! You are truly an inspiration!
Dunban With the world the way it is, we all have to help each other out. So,
what's the problem? Melia Is that the right choice, Dunban? Tomorrow, this world may simply... Melia I don't anticipate any problems.
Melia Such concern for their fellow man. Is what makes the Homs so disappear.
Dunban We can't afford to be careless. Melia, we need your strength too!
strong. We High Entia have much to learn. Dunban Melia, I'll bear your words in mind.
Shulk Let's just take it one step at a time.
Sharla

Dunban You look worried about something. Whatever it is, just be true to Shulk Sharla! Are you just going to give up?
Sharla

yourself. That's what's important. Sharla Exactly, Shulk! Let's give it our all!
Sharla I'm sorry, Shulk.
Shulk Sharla, we might be able to help.
Sharla

Reyn Don't forget about me, Sharla! Now let's get this sorted, together!
Reyn Sharla, are you giving up? What about if I help out?
Sharla Good thinking, Shulk. Let's hear the problem first. Sharla Of course! I know you'll do it or die trying! Isn't that right, Reyn?
Sharla Thank you, Reyn. But it's not a good time right now. Forgive me.
Reyn Yeah. I'm a good listener 'n' all. Fiora I'm getting goosebumps, Sharla. I wish I was as confident as you!
Fiora You're gonna refuse?! Wow, I thought that you'd... Wow.
Sharla Only when it involves food. Sharla Don't be silly. Of course you are! Right, you ready to help out?
Sharla Looks like you had me wrong! I'm sorry Fiora. Please forgive me.
Fiora Wow! Sharla's so calm! She seems so... What's the word? Grown up. Dunban I know you can handle it. I'm just here to make a good impression!
Dunban If you don't take this chance, you may end up regretting it, Sharla.
Sharla Something wrong, Fiora? Let's hear what they have to say. Sharla Aw...don't put yourself down! I can't do it by myself. I need your
Sharla I know. But I can't right now. I'm sorry. help too!
Dunban So you intend to help, Sharla?
Riki Sharla! It not good to not help people. Riki Wooow! Sharla is Heropon just like Riki!
Sharla Don't you, Dunban? Let's hear what they have to say.
Sharla Riki, now really isn't a good time. Please try and understand. Sharla It's an honour, Riki! But we'll need your help too, oh mighty Heropon
Riki Riki listen for Sharla!
Riki!
Melia I am disappointed, Sharla. Is this the extent of Homs goodwill?
Sharla Thanks, Riki, but there might be something you don't understand. Melia We can do it. It may not be easy but with you, I feel inspired.
Sharla Melia...
Melia As am I. Speak. Sharla You taught me the importance of seeing things through.
Shulk Let's help them Riki! What's wrong with you?
Riki

Sharla 'Speak'?! We're not trying to scare them into talking! Shulk Yeah! Give it your best shot, Riki!
Riki

Riki Riki wanna help but no have time now.

Shulk That's a good Heropon! You have to help those in distress! Riki Yes yes! Riki and sidekick Shulk together!
Riki

Reyn Don't tell me... You just said exactly what you felt? That ain't good,
Riki Yes! Very good Heropon! Riki listen good! You listen too!
y'know? Reyn 'Easy-peasy', huh? Well, I'll be there if things get a bit too hot to
Reyn Man... You do talk big. But when it's time to do some work, you handle!
Riki Riki never do that! Now just not good time for Riki! That why Riki say
always leg it! that! Riki No need for Reyn to help Heropon! Well...maybe need a bit of
Riki What Reyn talking about? Riki have no legs! Heropon work hard help...
Fiora Oh dear, Riki. What a shame. If you'd agreed to help, you might
and listen harder! have got a reward. Fiora That's right! We're counting on you, brave Heropon!
Fiora You're amazing, Riki! You're gonna help them, aren't you? Riki Reward?! Riki want reward! Okey dokey, Riki come back later! Riki Yeah! Just leave everything to Heropon!
Riki Of course! Riki is mighty Heropon! Dunban No? I didn't think you were like that, Riki. Dunban I trust you won't go back on your word. I shall assist you!
Dunban I'd like to listen too. That is, if it's all right with you Riki. Riki Riki normally try really hard but just too much to do now. Riki Riki no break promise! Dundun follow Riki!
Riki Heropon and Herohom make great team! Fix problem in no time! Sharla Riki, don't forget. We're here to help you too! Don't give up so easily! Sharla Let's see just what the Heropon can do!
Sharla Riki, if you listen, you have to pay attention, OK? You can't just listen Riki But...but...too much to do now. Riki Maybe Sharla fall in love with Riki after she see.
and then pretend to understand.
Melia Riki, I thought you were someone who would help no matter what. Melia It looks like I should keep out of this.
Riki WHAT?! Sharla wrong! Riki never do that!
Perhaps I overestimated you.
Riki N-no Melly! Melly has to help us! Riki no feel like working hard without
Melia As you can see, Riki is a trustworthy Heropon. Please feel free to Riki Boohoo. When Melly talk like that, Riki is a sad Nopon. Melly.
confide in him.
Shulk Why?! Don't give up, Melia! Shulk So you're gonna help, Melia? Then I'll help too! If you don't mind,
Melia

Melia

Riki Riki knew Melly understand how great Riki is! Tell Riki problems!
that is...
Heropon will save day! Melia Forgive me, Shulk. I am merely trying to ascertain the best course
of action at this time. Melia N-no, I do not mind. I mean...thank you.
Shulk Like Melia said, I don't think we have enough to go on right now.
Melia

Reyn What the...?! I'll do it if you don't wanna! Reyn You're really kind, Melia! But I think I can do a better job of this one
Melia Indeed. Give us more details and we will help if we can.
than you!
Melia Reyn, do not forget our ultimate aim. Now is simply not the time.
Reyn I know I ain't one to speak but she could've asked more politely. Melia Very well. Let us see who can solve the issue first! Let the duel begin,
She's cold as ice, that one. Oh no... Can she hear what I'm thinking? Fiora So if now isn't a good time, when exactly will be? Reyn!
Nah! No way. That's impossible. Melia I do not know precisely. But when we are on top of events. Fiora Two of Bionis' bravest and boldest women, at your service!
Melia What is wrong? Do you too wish to know in greater detail? You need
not answer. Let us hear what this person has to say. Dunban That is indeed correct. But maybe there's something more important. Melia Fiora is certainly high-spirited today. It appears I shall have to double
Don't you think, Melia? my efforts!
Fiora I think I know what's going on! It's...er... You know? That...um...
Melia I do. But now is not the time. Dunban I like your style, count me in. Dunban to the rescue!
Melia Please stop embarrassing us!
Sharla Wait a minute! Is it really like you to ignore someone in trouble? Melia You are most kind! I shall be relying on you, Dunban.
Dunban Melia, allow me to listen in.
Melia Of course not! You know that this is not my real intent. However, we Sharla No, no, no. You're way too stiff. Try this: 'Gotcha! Leave it to us!'.
Melia That is much appreciated. Perhaps we shall be able to ascertain cannot afford to jeopardise our higher objectives.
what is wrong. Melia I am unfamiliar with such coarse phrasing. But, I shall try. G-gotcha...
Riki 'Other matters' very important. But...but...Melly so cold to people. friendio! Leave it to us...m-mate! Is that correct, Sharla?
Sharla Melia, you prefer people who are straight to the point, don't you?
Melia Perhaps you are right. My apologies. Riki Yep yep! Melly very clever! Riki always protect clever Melly!
Melia Wh-what do you mean? No. Now is not the time. We must focus
on this person's plight. Melia Watching over me is not enough. We are in need of your efforts too.
Riki If Melly asking, then Riki also want to know!
Melia Yes. Continue. Riki and I will listen to what you have to say.

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Reyn Nice one, Shulk! Let's keep up the good work! Reyn You're not gettin' us mixed up in someone else's problems again?! Reyn I think we should get this sorted as soon as possible!
Shulk

Shulk

Shulk
You're too soft, you are! Still, Shulk's gotta be Shulk!
Shulk Of course! Nothing can stop us once we get going. Shulk Yeah. We have to do something.
Shulk Reyn! I know you want to help just as much as I do. So, let's hear
Fiora That's great, Shulk! You really did a good job! what's up. Fiora I agree, Shulk! So why don't we try to help?
Shulk Well I had you to help! Fiora Let's hear them out, Shulk. They might need our help. Shulk Yeah. I don't want to just leave them like this, you know?
Dunban Excellent job, Shulk. You're really growing up fast. Shulk I think you're right, Fiora. So... Tell us what the problem is. Dunban True, but I'm sure you can find a solution, Shulk.
Shulk R-really?! That means a lot coming from you. I won't let you down! Dunban Well Shulk, is this our cue? Shulk You're right, Dunban. I'm sure we'll work it out!
Sharla I'd expect no less from you! I just knew you could do it! Shulk Yep! We should do whatever we can! Sharla Thinking of helping out, Shulk?
Shulk It wasn't just me! Everybody helped! Sharla I agree. They look like they could use our help. Shulk Yeah. If you could help, Sharla, that'd be really cool!
Riki We did good job! Let's dance! Dance Nopon dance! Shulk You really think so, Sharla? Right, then let's hear them out! Riki Riki scared! Big problem too difficult! Riki no can fix!
Shulk A Nopon dance? I wonder what that would go like... Riki Heropon Riki can help! Shulk! Open your Hom Hom ears! Shulk Calm down Riki! If we keep cool we can sort it out.
Melia Shulk... Seeing you so happy... I know not why, but it makes me feel Shulk Yes, Riki! Right away! Melia I think we ought to resolve this issue quickly. Do you not agree, Shulk?
warm. Melia Shulk, we must do something. We should make the time to help. Shulk I completely agree. I just hope that it'll be easy to sort out.
Shulk What's wrong, Melia?! You're kinda staring.
Shulk Thanks, Melia. I'll ask what the problem is. Shulk Reyn, which is worse? This, or arguing with me?

Reyn
Shulk Yeah! All that hard work and effort was worth it!
Reyn

Shulk Reyn, you think so too? Looks like something is bothering them. Reyn You know what? I can't decide which one is more of a pain, so let's

Reyn
Reyn Hah! Dunno 'bout you guys but I didn't even break a sweat! get this sorted!
Reyn Yeah. We can't just leave 'em. Let's ask what's up.
Fiora Reyn, I'm impressed! You do have what it takes! Fiora Why are you acting cool, Reyn? We know you're panicking inside.
Fiora Reyn, you're really concerned about other people now! You're
Reyn Oi oi oi! Don't be shy! Just say it straight: 'Reyn, you're the man!' really maturing! Reyn I ain't acting! I'm just thinking about what we should do!
Like that. Reyn That's pretty patronising y'know? But I'm glad I'm improving. Dunban This should be no problem for you with your Defence Force training.
Dunban That's right! Good job, Reyn! Anyway, let's see what's up.
Reyn This is even worse than the 1000 press-ups Vangarre makes us do!
Reyn Cheers, Dunban. Nice of you to say so! Dunban Very perceptive of you, Reyn. So, what's the next step?
Sharla But it doesn't sound like anything you can't handle, Reyn.
Sharla You're looking very pleased with yourself. I guess you do deserve Reyn Right...yeah...uh... First, let's hear their story!
some of the credit! Reyn I guess so... Still, we should try and get it sorted fast, right Sharla?
Sharla There does seem to be something wrong. Will you ask what it is?
Reyn W-what? Really? Cheers, Sharla. Riki This problem worse than all Riki's debt times gazillion!
Reyn Yeah. At times like this there's almost always a problem!
Riki Even rude and violent person can help people when they try! Reyn You said it, old man. Both problems we can't ignore.
Riki Riki smell big problem! Reyn, ask what wrong! Ask ask ask ask!
Reyn Say what you want fuzz ball. You ain't gonna stop me feeling good! Melia Does this oaf really feel pain when hearing of suffering? Perhaps he
Reyn OK, OK! Don't cough up a hairball! I'll ask right away! Just gimme
has more cerebral activity than I previously thought.
Melia Well done, Reyn! Your performance was excellent. a sec!
Reyn Melia seems really serious... I wonder what's for dinner tonight?
Reyn Easy on the compliments, Melia. You're gonna make me blush! Melia I do not approve of your speech, but I see your concern is genuine.
Reyn, it seems that you do have some good characteristics. Shulk Let's try and help them out, Fiora. Then they can get back on track.

Fiora
Shulk That's right! Good job, Fiora!
Fiora

Reyn You're a bit slow on the uptake, aren't ya? Right, let's see what's Fiora You're right. It's a problem, but definitely one we can fix!
Fiora I'm so glad! Shulk is happy too. Maybe I really can help people! making them look so glum.
Shulk It's true. There's definitely something bothering them. Reyn This is news to me! I thought you only ever worried about Shulk!
Fiora

Reyn Yeah. That's a weight off our shoulders. Nice work, Fiora.
Fiora You think so too, Shulk? Let's ask what's wrong. Fiora T-that's not fair! I'm worried about this too! Well...a bit.
Fiora Stop it. I'm not used to you saying nice things about me. Feels weird.
Reyn You're pretty sharp, Fiora! There's definitely something up! Let's try Dunban But if you want to hear something really bad; when Fiora turned
Dunban Excellent work, Fiora. You ought to be proud of yourself! six—
and get some more info.
Fiora No. It's too early for that! After all, we still have lots to do!
Fiora A compliment? From Reyn? Maybe I had him all wrong... Fiora If you say another word I'll... I'll... I dunno what I'll do! Th-this is much
more of a problem than that ever was!
Sharla Hehe. Seeing you like this makes me feel proud, Fiora!
Dunban What's the matter Fiora? Have you noticed something? Sharla Well, let's do something! Just worrying about it won't help!
Fiora H-hey...you're making me blush!
Fiora Stop pretending you don't know! This person has a problem, so I'm Fiora I agree! Let's sort it out!
Riki Now we celebrate with Fiora's tasty cooking! gonna talk to them. OK?
Sharla You're very caring, Fiora. I think, that you'll make a great mother Riki Now is perfect chance! Riki make everyone smile with Nopon
Fiora Yes, sir! Today I'll make something extra fancy! dance!
one day.
Melia Our success is down to your unwavering effort, Fiora! Fiora W-what's that got to do with it?! L-let's just ask what's wrong... Fiora Riki, what are you thinking about? This is important, you know?
Fiora I just did what I had to do. Hehe. It's still nice to hear it though. Riki Riki think same! Think same as Fiora! Melia So should we stay here looking concerned or should we act?
Shulk I've learnt a lot from watching how you tackle problems, Dunban! Fiora Melia, you're right! Let's solve this problem!
Dunban

Fiora Really? Great! Shall we ask what's wrong?

Dunban Right back at you, Shulk. That is what friends are for. Shulk But we can do something, right Dunban?

Dunban
Melia We should listen to their problem. I presume that is your intention.
Reyn Man, he's so cool! I gotta try that out myself a couple of times too! Fiora Yep! That's right, Melia. Dunban I admire your spirit, Shulk! Right! Let's try and get this problem sorted
out.
Dunban What is it, Reyn? You're looking pretty smug. Shulk Why don't we ask what's wrong? I'm sure we can help in some
Dunban

Reyn We can't just abandon them! Ain't that right, Dunban?

Fiora You're amazing, Dunban! I'm not just saying that! way.
Dunban I thought you might say that. Very well, let's get the details. Dunban That's right, Reyn. No matter how tough things might get.
Dunban What's with you all of a sudden? I don't think I can remember the
last time you praised me so much. I suppose I should just smile and Reyn Let me guess. Next, you're gonna say 'Let us aid this person'. Am I Fiora I'm sure you can help them sort it out, Dunban.
be happy. right or am I right? Dunban I'm not so sure, Fiora. There may be complex factors we aren't
Sharla That's why you're the hero of Colony 9! Well done! Dunban That's exactly right, Reyn. Let's ask what the problem is. aware of yet.
Fiora You really understand people. Shame you don't know yourself! Sharla Let's try and stem the problem before it gets out of hand.
Dunban Sharla, please. It's not as if I did it alone. We all worked together.
Dunban You worried about me? Don't be, I'll be fine! But right now, we focus Dunban Agreed, Sharla. We should strike before it's too late.
Riki No! It was 'something', not 'nothing'! Riki know it was really hard
work! on this person who needs help. Riki Person definitely sad! Dundun! Do something!
Dunban Really? To me it looked like you had much less of a problem than I Sharla Then let's make them smile! What do you say, Dunban?
Dunban Believe me, I want to. But I've never dealt with anything like this.
did. Dunban Agreed. Let's ask for more details without delay.
Melia 'It was nothing', you say... Only a man of your skill could truly say Melia I shall enjoy watching how you deal with this.
that. Riki Sad people make Riki sad! Riki and Herohom make them happy!
Dunban I hope I don't disappoint you.
Dunban Are you sure, Melia? I am not a good judge of myself, but I'll gladly Dunban Quite right, Riki. So let's do something about it.
Shulk Sharla, do you think there's anything we can do?
Sharla

take your word for it.

Melia The solution is obvious. We simply remove the source of distress.
Sharla It must be fate. We should really try to help out.
Shulk Sharla, you're a medic, right? No wonder you like helping people!
Sharla

Dunban Typical Melia! Of course I have no objections to that.

Reyn Let's sort this out. It'll only be a little bit of a detour for us.
Sharla Yes but that's not the only reason! I just like making people happy.
Shulk Let's hear them out, Sharla! It won't delay us that much, right?
Sharla

Reyn Right! We're helping make things better - a bit at a time! Sharla You're on, Reyn! I couldn't have just left this.
Sharla Of course it's no problem. I really like that about you, Shulk! Right,
Fiora Right, how about we sort it out?
Sharla I couldn't agree more, Reyn! Now I think about it, you're actually... let's get the details!
Erm...never mind. Sharla That's just like you, Fiora! I'm sure we'll get it sorted no matter what.
Reyn If it's like that, we gotta help 'em! Sharla, let's get more info!
Fiora Yeah. We did a good thing, didn't we?
Sharla He's really frank about things. That's not bad, not bad at all. Dunban But we aren't going to let it go, right Sharla?
Sharla That's right, Fiora. We should be proud of ourselves.
Fiora Wow! Sharla, you're so good at reading people. Sharla You said it. Although it won't be easy.
Dunban Indeed. Otharon too will be glad when he hears about your efforts.
Sharla Well, I was trained in counselling by the Defence Force. But now, to Riki Can Riki help? Can Riki do anything?
Sharla You're right! He raised me like a daughter. I should send him some really help, we need more information.
news. Sharla I'm sure you can! Everyone's waiting for a Heropon!
Dunban You noticed too, Sharla? So, what do you propose?
Riki Riki no surprised we do so good! Sharla work really really hard! Melia It sounds like there is more to this. Sharla, shall we inquire further?
Sharla It's obvious. Listen to the problem. Basic Defence Force training.
Sharla Aw, thank you Riki! You helped out too! Sharla Sure. I think I can see where this is going, though. Problems like this
Riki Riki want Sharla to ask reason. They no tell little Riki. *sniffle* one can be such a bother!
Melia I am sure they can see the extent of your compassion. Having
Shulk If they're in trouble, then let's work together to help them out!
Riki

myself been saved by you, I am certain of this. Sharla That's not the Heropon I know! Come now, Riki. We'll listen together.
Sharla What a sweet thing to say. Thank you, Melia. Melia Resolving one or two problems should be a small matter for you. Riki OK but Shulk no get careless! Heropon Riki always careful!
Shulk You're really kind, Riki! Just what I would expect from the Heropon! Sharla Hehe! I'm happy even if you're just saying that to be nice. Right, Reyn Hey! Calm down already! That's no way for a Heropon to act!
Riki

Riki Heropon is strong and kind! Teehee! let's give them some hope! Riki Riki is Heropon so he know that this is big problem!
Shulk Yes, something's definitely wrong. Can't we do anything to help?
Riki

Reyn Is...is he...crying?! Fiora But no crisis is too much for a mighty Heropon like you, right?
Riki Riki ask about problem. Listen carefully.
Riki REYN! N-no look at Riki! Riki Fiora really think Riki mighty? Riki no wanna let Fiora down.
Reyn I know! So chill out! Right, so what do we do? Ask what's wrong?
Fiora I guess all this is just a walk in the park for a Heropon like you. Dunban Riki, I assume you intend to do something about it.
Riki Yep! Reyn! Go ask what wrong!
Riki Yep! Fiora right! Walk in park! Er...Riki no understand... Why for walk Riki O-of course! It Heropon's job to help people in trouble!
in park? Fiora I've heard of this! It must be that special Nopon instinct, right?!
Sharla We really ought to do something. Don't you agree, Riki?
Dunban Well done, Riki! I must try harder so you don't outshine me! Riki Yes yes! Learnt from Chief Dunga! Fiora ask about problem now!
Riki Yeah! Now time for Heropon to shine!
Riki Heropon versus Herohom! Who will win?! Dunban They're clearly worried about something. What do you think Riki?
Shall we ask them about it? Melia Shall I think about how we can resolve this trouble?
Sharla Me too! You were amazing, Riki.
Riki Wow... Dundun! Riki think same thing! Really! Riki Yay! Melly think hard so Riki no have to!
Riki A-a-amazing?! That make Riki even more happy!
Sharla I wonder what the reason is. Try asking for a few more details. Shulk Melia, you normally have good ideas. Any thoughts?
Melia

Melia You did a good thing, Riki. That is what makes you the Heropon.
Riki Not 'few', many many details! That Heropon's job! Melia I am flattered that you think so but this is no ordinary problem.
Riki Melly say nice things about Riki! Riki try twice as hard next time!
Melia Do not get overexcited, Riki. I shall ask for more details. So let us ask Reyn You're looking pretty relaxed. You got a plan already?
Shulk You're more help than you realise. Have some confidence in
Melia

together, Riki. Melia Let us ascertain all the facts first. Only then can I find a solution.
yourself.
Riki Melly so kind! Riki listen good!
Melia If you say so, Shulk, then I shall endeavour to do so. Fiora But you can't abandon them, right Melia? I can see it on your face.
Shulk What's is it, Melia? You look pretty worried.
Melia

Reyn You were a help all right! See for yourself! Look how happy they are Melia As I can you, Fiora. It seems we are both of a curious nature even
now! Melia I wish to know what troubles this person. Shulk, please assist me in when facing adversity.
Melia They do indeed seem to be happy. I suppose that is all that matters. asking. Dunban Yes, one that requires attention.
Reyn Yo Melia, they look like they've got a problem, don't they? I reckon
Fiora Melia, it's OK to be happy. You put in a lot of effort after all. we should ask what's up. Melia I agree, but this matter could be somewhat difficult to resolve.
Melia My apologies. I am not used to such behaviour. You are most kind, Melia Hush. There is no need to let everyone know. Very well Reyn, let us Sharla I wonder... Isn't this type of thing easy for you, Melia?
Fiora. see what the problem is.
Melia You gravely overestimate me. This is little short of a disaster.
Dunban Don't fret. You're doing a great job. You have my word. Fiora Melia, what are you thinking? Wait, let me guess... You think we
should help them. Is that right? Riki Everything OK! Riki here! Melly no have to worry!
Melia This pleasant feeling rising within me... Could it be...friendship?
Melia I cannot compete with you, Fiora. Melia Riki, I appreciate your sympathy but this person needs it more.
Sharla You couldn't have been more help! Come on, Melia! Be proud of
yourself, girl! Dunban It's clear that something's troubling you. Just tell us what it is. We'll
listen.
Melia Be proud, you say... You are correct, Sharla. I am proud of the job
I did! Melia So Dunban noticed too?!
Riki Melly's help was biggest and bestest! Riki watch Melly closely so Riki Sharla It's not enough to just think it, Melia. You have to ask. This goes for
knows! everything.
Melia Aizel, Hogard, Garan, Damil... I pray that you can see my efforts. Melia I-I know! I was about to inquire.
Riki Can Riki and friends help! Riki feel sorry for them.
Melia Riki! How is it that you can know my thoughts?

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MATERIALS So that the characters can come to life.

So that the Mechon can face us in combat.
So that the story may be instilled with spirit.
Many talented designers collaborated with us to give you these
quintessential designs.

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DESIGN DETAILS
No.001 : Shulk's early equipment (Sky series). The design
used in the affinity chart’s iconography. His
trademark red vest shares the same colour as
the Monado. The supporter on the left elbow
is attached through a buckle on both the top
and bottom.
No.002 : Amethyst series.
No.003 : Makna series.
No.004 : Underwear (No armour). If you try to remove
his equipment, you will see that he is actually
wearing a pendant and a bracelet.

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​​For the characters whose appearances change if they are

equipped with different armour, many designs have been
created. Here, we will show design sketches of those characters
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No.005 : Brandle Series.
No.006 : Extremely heavy equipment of the 100-Series.
Seriously, it’s very heavy.
No.007 : Stellar series.
No.008 : Titan Series with the highest physical defence.
There should be many players who used this
equipment in the last battle.
No.009 : Orion Series.

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DESIGN DETAILS
No.010 : Fiora’s early design. Originally, she had long
hair. Her clothes are the Dyed series, which
can still be equipped in-game.
No.011 : Underwear (Without equipment)
No.012 : Sky Series.
No.013 : Reyn’s early design (Amethyst series). It is also
the defence force’s equipment.
No.014 : Makna Series.
No.015 : Underwear (No equipment). In-game,
something that resembles a wristband is
attached on both arms.

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No.016 : Brandle Series. The goggles on the upper left
are the Brandle gear. They are placed on the
forehead, as not to obscure the eyes.
No.017 : 100-Series.
No.018 : Stellar Series.
No.019 : Titan Series.
No.020 : Orion Series that makes Reyn look like a
berserker/Asura. An Asura series also exists,
but its colours differ greatly from the Orion
Series.

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No.025 : Brandle series. The patch in the middle acts
as an elbow support.
No.026 : Orion Series.
No.027 : Titan Series. It even has Dunban’s trademark
cape. The red arrows show where it’s
attached.
No.028 : M-100 Series. Before this, one could only find
this kind of armour on mobile artillery.
No.029 : Stellar series. Dunban’s equipment seems to
always have asymmetrical designs for each
arm.

DESIGN DETAILS
No.021 : Dunban’s early equipment (Sky series). A
white scarf, a red vest, and a cape that suits
a man of his elegance.
No.022 : Underwear (No equipment). The wound on
the left arm the Monado has caused is pitiful.
No.023 : Amethyst series. During the battle of Sword
Valley one year prior, Dickson and Mumkhar
fought in this equipment.
No.024 : Makna series.

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No.030 : Sharla’s early equipment (Sky series). The
goggles are an addition to the torso armour
(Sky top), the head equipment is a separate
entity.
No.031 : Underwear (No equipment).
No.032 : Makna series. When the head armour is
equipped, the Makna cap makes the hair
spiral upward, giving the design a larger
silhouette.
No.033 : Brandle series.
No.034 : Amethyst series. Both the front and back are
exposed just a little.

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No.035 : The Orion series.
No.036 : The Stellar series gives her a mystical charm. The
equipment worn by Sharla often incorporates
high heels.
No.037 : The Titan series. She wears a lens on her left
eye when the Titan Helm is equipped, as can
be seen in the sketch.
No.038 : The M100 series gives us a glimpse as to what
a Mecha-Sharla might look like.

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DESIGN DETAILS
No.039 : The Amethyst series. Even the lacework
features detailed patterns.
No.040 : Melia's default equipment (the Sky series.)
No.041 : Underwear (no equipment) Melia is much less
scantily clad here than Sharla or Fiora.
No.042 : The Makna series. Its leaves, fur, and feathers
give it a very savage appearance.
No.043 : The Brandle series.

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No.044 : The Orion series. It goes without saying that
Melia herself can hardly be seen while
wearing this audacious design.
No.045 : The Stellar series. The headwings are in fact
quite wide, and this design makes them seem
even larger.
No.046 : The M100 series.
No.047 : The Titan series. While the other characters
have predominantly black designs for this
equipment, in Melia's case, the design
features a sumptuous red and gold palette.

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DESIGN DETAILS
No.048 : Riki's default equipment (the Nopon
series). The body armour starts from
around the neck and descends. The part
that protects the wings was removed in
favour of an attachment that resembles
a backpack.
No.049 : The Sky series. The elegant looking hat
is the Sky Cap. The coloured pieces of
equipment that cover the wings are the
Sky Gloves.
No.050 : The bust is covered by the Sky Top, and
the arms by the Amethyst Gauntlets, and
the lower body by the Cool Trunks. When
no head armour is equipped, Riki's hair
becomes ruffled.

Detailled view without wings.

Front Back

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DESIGN DETAILS
No.051 : The Makna series. While other characters'
Makna equipment designs are inspired by
the people of the forest, Riki's looks as if he
has been swallowed whole. His face is visible
at the bottom of the beast's maw.
No.052 : The Orion series.
No.053 : The Brandle series. The design was inspired by
the knights of the Middle Ages. The backside
of the equipment covering the wings differs
from the rest of the design.

Detailed view of the area

Front Back
hidden by the helmet.

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No.054 : The Stellar series.
No.055 : The Titan series. The drill is worn like a backpack.
Items can be placed on its tip.
No.056 : Concept art of Oka, Riki's spouse. She raises
her many growing children with the help of
her husband. A peaceful aura emanates
from her.

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No.057 : The M100 series. "Round" was the word
when designing this near perfectly sphere-
shaped armour. The assembly plan for the
bag was described in detail. If he carries
weapons on his back, a mysterious force
comes from the backpack to keep them
in place, like the weapons are floating
behind him.
No.058 : The design that adorns Chief Dunga's
sleeves is very meticulous, even for this
outfit.
No.059 : Concept art of Dunga, the chief of Frontier
Village. Normally, when he is in a peaceful
mood, one cannot tell whether his eyes are
closed or not. An illustration of him angrily
silencing the villagers has been added to
demonstrate.

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DESIGN DETAILS
No.060 : Mecha-Fiora's original equipment (the Ether
series)
No.061 : Z Attack Goggles, head equipment.
No.062 : F Speed Goggles, head equipment.
No.063 : Power V Arms, arm equipment.
No.064 : F Speed Arms, arm equipment.
No.065 : F Speed Boosters, leg equipment.
No.066 : Z Attack Arms, arm equipment.
No.067 : Z Attack Boosters, leg equipment.

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No.068 : The Speed series. The most popular among
the development team.
No.069 : The Attack series. Its unique "feline"
appearance also stands out very well.
No.070 : The Power Series. It protects the body with
its outer shell. In the case of Mecha-Fiora,
other elements could possibly be added to
her back, even with the armour in place.

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DESIGN DETAILS
No.071 : Sorean sketch.
No.072 : Yumea sketch. only she and Sorean’s legs are
totally hidden by their clothes.
No.073 : Sketch of a High Entia soldier; dubbed "bird
people" by the Nopon because of their masks,
which resemble the feathers and beaks of
birds of prey.
No.074 : High Entia citizens of the imperial capital.
No.075 : More High Entia. Note how none wear bright
colours.
No.076 : Alvis sketch.
No.077 : Tyrea sketch.

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No.078 : Kallian sketch. In the final version, Kallian has
darker skin and a manlier appearance.
No.079 : A glamorous sketch of Lorithia. The mole
usually rendered beneath her left eye is
seen near the lip. The headwings, unique
to the High Entia people, are not shown in
this illustration. Have they been intentionally
omitted?

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No.080 : Dickson in the attire he wore a year ago, at the Battle of Sword Valley.
His bandana is his trademark.
No.081 : Dickson in Colony 9. His pendant and the satchel around his waist
resemble hippie fashion. He only needs a Harley to complete the look.
No.082 : Mumkhar, when he was still a member of the Defence Force. One can
already feel the obsequiousness in his expression and bulging posture.
No.083 : And here is the same Homs, after becoming Mecha-Mumkhar. His
helmet could not possibly be more sinister.

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No.084 : A sketch of Juju. His drooping suspenders and Bermuda shorts
betray his young age.
No.085 : A sketch of Otharon. His resolute face and his slightly vaulted
back indicate that he was once a soldier, as high strung as he was
stubborn.
No.086 : A sketch of Mecha-Gadolt. His right eye seems to have mechanized,
perhaps for the sake of more efficient long-range shooting.
No.087 : A sketch of Gadolt. His Defence Force uniform resembles the ones
worn in Colony 9.

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No.088 : Sketch of Vanea. She might be a Machina, yet her
proportions lend her an elegance and curviness that
would outclass most Homs. She gives off a uniquely erotic
aura. Some would call it fetishistic.
No.089 : Sketch of Linada. The elements affixed to her back are
attached to the armpits and do not directly affect the
movement of the arms and shoulders.
No.090 : Sketch of Egil.
No.091 : Sketch of Miqol. Due to his old age, Miqol's body has
grown quite considerably and his legs have weakened.
The design of the pipe is just as strange as he is.

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This is not hair,

it is a series of
tubes.

The circles are

phosporecents.
These emerald
lines also sparkle.

DESIGN DETAILS
No.092 : Meyneth sketch. This form can be admired in full
during her fight against Zanza and at the Meyneth
Shrine in Agniratha.
No.093 : Sketch of Zanza (Arglas). Here is the body of Arglas, as
we see it sealed away on Prison Island. The patterns
on his skin, could they be remnants of the incantations
performed by the High Entia?
No.094 : Sketch of Zanza, following his grand return. "The
beautiful Zanza," as some might say. His shining wings
are not represented in this illustration.

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No.095 : Dickson returns to his Giant
form when he uses his full
strength. The wing-like
elements are doubtlessly
a power bestowed upon
him by Zanza.
No.096 : Sketch of Zanza during the
battle in Memory space.
No.097 : Concept art of Zanza (Final
Form) in his complete form
once Meyneth's Monado
unites with his. His left arm
represents Mechonis, and
holds Meyneth’s Monado.
This form is a fusion of the
two titans.

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 Faced Mechon concept art

These Mechon have a face, hence their name. The

homs piloting them had any unnecessary elements
removed from their bodies, and their stolen blood
flows throughout the machines. From the smallest
details to the structure of the cockpit, you can
see here the secret of how Faced Mechon are
produced.

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METAL FACE (Mumkhar)

The first Faced Mechon encountered by Shulk and his

companions, his sharp claws are still red with the blood
of Fiora and Emperor Sorean. He hates Dunban and
takes pleasure in slaughtering Homs.

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There are two versions of this Faced Mechon: his Initial
Form and his Final Form.

This Face is piloted by Mumkhar, but it is also equipped with a remote piloting
system. When he appears in his more powerful Final Form, starting from the fight
on Prison Island, his appearance changes as well. The differences can clearly
be seen by comparing the illustrations on pages 161 (Initial Form) and 165 (Final
Form).
The spikes on his face, body, shoulders, and wings have been heavily altered in
order to give him an even more hostile look.
Finally, you may notice a green liquid coursing through his arms in his Final Form:
it's the same liquid that is found in the leader's spear, which has the property of
making all life forms on Bionis decay.

ME C HA N I C -VI E W

Schematic comparing the heights of the Faces

The black-robed demon shows his hatred.

Characterized by the length of his 4 limbs and
his sharp claws, Metal Face shows off his attack
"Hell Dive Claw", which he developed when he
was still a Homs. The spikes protruding off his body
symbolise his hatred towards Dunban and all
Homs.

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Perpetual
Motion Engine

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No.001 : Head of the Initial Form. You can really
appreciate Vangarre’s bravery since he
saw this up close and didn’t even flinch.
No.002 : Arms of the Initial Form.
No.003 : Arm deployment scheme.
No.004 : Upper body. The spine sustaining the
upper body in the Initial Form is very
slender and gives an impression of
flexibility.
No.005 : Suggested transformation structure. This
proposal could not be kept in the end.
No.006 : Full body artwork (the Dorsal Unit was
shortened).
No.007 : Final Form artwork.

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DESIGN DETAILS
No.008 : Dorsal Unit.
No.009 : Leg of the Initial Form. The wheel-shaped joint
structure allows for fluid movement.
No.010 : All the pieces that make up the Dorsal Unit,
which serves as a propeller during flying
phases. During the shooting phase, the
extremity of the cannon is deployed and
unloads a powerful ether salvo.
No.011 : Back view (without Dorsal Unit)
No.012 : Back view in the Final Form.

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Opening and closing

the axle of the cockpit.

Only the upper body

of Mumkhar is visible.

Only the part above

the red line opens.

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No.013 : The spear made by Egil that pierced through
the body of Zanza on Prison Island. The
green liquid pours into the victim’s body and
destroys the structure of the ether within. After
the spear is produced en masse, all Mass-
Produced Faces are equipped with these
weapons.
No.014 : Head of the Final Form. There are more spikes
visible, and the jaw is black.
No.015 : Section that includes the cannon.
No.016 : Cockpit of the Final Form.
No.017 : Dorsal Unit.
No.018 : Final Artwork (ink).
No.019 : Final Artwork.

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representing Homs blood and making it look more like
a living being. It is this part of the Face that puzzled Shulk
during their first fight.

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COMMENTARY

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A powerful fighter
equipped with a hammer.

Xord was a blacksmith in the Commercial District of Colony 9.

A year ago, during the war, he was killed by the Mechon, and
his brain and internal organs were transplanted into the Faced
Mechon. He uses a giant hammer that is like the one he used
at work, and his fighting style is characterized by raw power,
with attacks like “Wild Crash”, “Swing Beat” as well as “Xord
M E C HANI C-VIEW Impact”. Even though his strength may suggest the opposite,
he can move incredibly fast.

After being mass-produced,

this Faced Mechon appears often.
Whilst in flight mode, he withdraws his arms and
legs and takes the form of a bulb, and his round
body takes flight at great speed. When he must
land, the sturdiness of his body allows him to crash
on the ground at the same speed. During the
invasion of Bionis, this mass-produced Face would
be catapulted onto the frontline.

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MYSTERIOUS FACE (Xord)

This new Faced Mechon utilizes the brain and organs of Xord, a
competent mechanic from Colony 9. Having forgotten his past life,
he decimates Homs and then eats them.

Schematic comparing the heights of the Faces

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DESIGN DETAILS
No.001 : The head. He’s a real windbag, which is how Shulk and
his companions find out that Faced Mechon can talk.
No.002 : His hammer. Someone remembers that Xord, the
blacksmith at Colony 9, used the same hammer.
No.003 : Back view.
No.004 : Front view, without arms and legs.
No.005 : Back view, without arms and legs. This resembles the
version of him that appears at the bottom of the Ether
Mine.
No.006 : Reference sketch for balance control.
No.007 : Full view.

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JADE FACE (Gadolt)

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A sniper that targets
his prey from a distance

Like Otharon, Gadolt wished to rebuild Colony 6, but he was

taken away by the Mechon, and became Egil’s puppet as Face
No.20814. On each shoulder he carries a sniper rifle unit that
shoots the long-range Linear Laser IV, thus making it difficult to
approach him. Even if you manage to get close, he has two
pairs of claws, hidden around his head, that can fit on his arms.
When in firing position, the two sniper rifle units deploy in front of
the Face, who then gets on one knee. He also sometimes shoots
into the air, to attract other Mechon.

An expert in the use of the ether rifle and known as

“Gadolt of Colony 6”, his memory has since been erased
and he now aims his weapon at the woman he once
loved and swore to protect when he was a Homs.

ME C HA N I C -VI E W

Schematic comparing the heights of the Faces

Appearance and colours resemble an insect.

The design was made to resemble an insect, with
his green colour scheme and attachments that
look like antennas. But what about that menacing
head? He’s certainly not out to make any friends…
Gadolt’s masculine side is conveyed through the
bulk of his arms. On the other hand, Jade Face
has slender legs, and needs to put one knee on
the ground while aiming to absorb the recoil.

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No.001 : Front view, without the “sniper rifle” units, nor
the close combat weapons on his shoulders.
No.002 : Back view, without details.
No.003 : Full body artwork.
No.004 : Face’s torso.
No.005 : Face’s torso, back view.
No.006 : The head.
No.007 : “Sniper rifle” unit at rest.
No.008 : “Sniper rifle” unit deployed.
No.009 : “Sniper rifle” unit deployed to shoot
simultaneously at full power (ink).

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The Silver Face that bears the name of "Nemesis", the goddess that embodies
rage and punishment towards the arrogance of humanity. This Face seeks
to speak with Zanza and avoid conflict between Bionis and Mechonis.

M E C H A N I C D E S I G N W O R K S

FACE NEMESIS

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---
The silver goddess that desires peace
between the two worlds

This is the face that Vanea built for Meyneth, whose soul
was transplanted into the body of Fiora. This also gives
Fiora enough energy to survive. In addition to her dual-
blade style, which is identical to Meyneth's, and attacks
like "Regal Cut" and "Honourable Blow", the Face also
makes use of healing arts like "Sublime Cure". After having
met Shulk during her first appearance at Prison Island, this
Face descends on Valak Mountain to speak to Shulk.

ME C HA N I C -VI E W

Schematic comparing the heights of the Faces

A sublime and feminine design.

A sublime and feminine design. What makes this
Face special is her harmonious and balanced
design, as well as her silver-plated body. her
slender arms and skirt-like parts highlight her
femininity. Ruby-like ornaments here and there
also add to her beauty.

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DESIGN DETAILS
No.001 : Full view, without skirt.
No.002 : Face without belly plate.
No.003 : Face in red, for proportions reference.
No.004 : Sketch serving as reference for the
volume of the skirt.
No.005 : Back view, without skirt and aureola.
No.006 : Back view, without belly plate.
No.007 : Back view.
No.008 : Weapon. The Face possesses two of
them, identical.
No.009 : Head with closed visor, open visor, and
without visor.

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DESIGN DETAILS
No.010 : Cockpit panel opening system.
The cockpit can be seen opening
for a moment during the scene
at Valak Mountain.
No.011 : Cockpit. When the pilot is inside,
the seat tilts forward.
No.012 : Cockpit seat. Since the pilot is
very slender, the piloting position
is almost entirely vertical.
No.013 : Every piece of the upper body. In
the scene at Prison Island, Shulk
cuts open a cockpit panel with
the Monado.
No.014 : Cockpit artwork. On the back of
the seat, elements reminiscent
of informatic terminations are
visible. They allow for immediate
transmission of the pilot's thoughts
to the Face’s movements.

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at me. Goody two shoes!" This Mechon’s captivating,
dignified design has a way of capturing the eye. Her
golden halo resembles that of an angel’s and the blood
that courses through her only adds to her splendour.

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FACE
YALDABAOTH

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COMMENTARY
The Face that rules the Mechon

Despite being piloted by Egil, a Machina, the

Gold Face incorporates Homs body parts and thus
cannot be cut by the Monado until Zanza releases
its shackles.
His tail, like that of a dinosaur’s, moves menacingly
even when Egil is not piloting the Mechon, and
allows him to use the powerful attack "Egil Tail".
Feeling betrayed by Lady Meyneth, Egil dedicates
himself entirely to Mechonis and decides to move
it by force, after having enlarged the Gold Face. If
his attack "Bionis Slash X" is not stopped, then that’s
the end for Bionis.

ME C HA N I C -VI E W

The Face piloted by Egil, leader of Mechonis, is the

strongest Face ever built.

Schematic comparing the heights of the Faces

A golden mandala burning for vengeance.

His body, surrounded by a golden aura, evokes
that of Tutankhamun, Buddha, or mandalas. The
7 protrusions on his back resemble a "sotoba",
an epitaph panel for Buddhist funeral rites. His
ominous mask alludes to a skull, but the head in
its entirety has the same design as Egil's.

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Leave from
this joint

DESIGN DETAILS
No.001 : Head detail.
No.002 : Cockpit. Egil is drawn without arms. He's
half covered by the Mechon, and there are
several cables that can be seen that connect
him to the machine.
No.003 : How the cockpit opens. Shulk managed to
behead the Face without killing Egil.

2/The helmet
opens slightly.

1/The throat panels

retract on the sides.

3/The head slides

4/The chest opens.
on each side.

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No.004 : Full View. If you consider that Egil fits entirely in
the head of the Mechon, you can understand
just how impressive his size is, when compared
to other Mechon. The end of his organic-
looking tail is like that of a priest's cane.

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No.006 : Front view, without tail nor hips and arms
ornaments.
No.007 : The body itself. Its reptilian aspects make it
even more creepy.
No.008 : Back view, without ornaments and numerous
parts.
No.008 : Back view without the booster.
No.009 : Back view without arms.

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No.010 : "The Great Egil" as he can also be called. Every part can be seen without the Face.
No.011 : Great Egil’s arms and legs.
No.012 : Back view, without arms.
No.013 : Front view, without arms and legs.
No.014 : Back view, without arms and legs.
No.015 : Legs back view.
No.016 : The "Great Egil" in its entirety, with his sword. The coloured parts represent the Gold Face.
The arms can be moved like a "power loader" exoskeleton.

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Creating “Great Egil” is an extremely painful process for the
user. Setting it in motion requires enormous amounts of energy.
Its use leads to the destruction of Agniratha.

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Collection of Major Scenes

This section highlights some of the storyboards used to create the main cutscenes of the game.
Keep in mind that for each scene, the character’s clothes, the time of day, and the weather can change.
This means that each scene may take on a totally different atmosphere when replaying the game.

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Title of the scene : A Mechon with a face

This camera angle showcases the Metal Face stares

unusual arm length, height, and mockingly at
weight of Metal Face. Dunban. This silent
grin makes him
look even more
disturbing.

Title of the Scene : Metal Face against Shulk

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Egil awaited
Lady Meyneth's
resurrection,
but his hopes
were dashed,
and then
disappointment
turned to anger.

Mad with rage, Egil is deaf even

to the cries of pain from Lady
Meyneth. Fiora's expression
reflects her sadness.
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Details of the poll:

Distinction:
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RANKING REPORT
Distinction
Male : 65%
Female : 35%

Histogram of age:
____________________________
10 to 19 Years Old: 12%
"Dengeki Xenoblade" is a segment written by and for Xenoblade lovers. We polled fans on our website 20 to 29 Years Old: 58%
on many of their favourite topics, and share the results here. We also have some short manga to help 30 to 39 Years Old: 27%
expand on the universe we have all come to know and love. 40 to 49 Years Old: 2.9%
50 and older : 0.1%

There were plenty of answers

from women for this poll.
PUBLICATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE POLLS DONE ON OUR WEBSITE!! Although the game is very
long and particularly difficult,
In addition to poll responses, we recieved thousands hope that you enjoy reading these comments too!
we also had plenty of answers
of passionate comments from players. We did our
from fans who finished it. This
best to add as many of these comments as possible
proves that this game has the
on these next 12 pages, so you can see what other
power to truly hook a player,
fans had to say about Xenoblade Chronicles. We
and capture their attention
until the very end.

This is a message from Eiwa, the

artist behind this illustration.

"Hi! This is Eiwa, artist extraordinaire and

Xenoblade superfan. I love this game so
much that I decided to draw some pretty
pictures for you all :).
If there is one thing we all love about this
game, it would have to be the immense
size of the world it lays out for us! The map
is gigantic. You just wanna run around and
explore it! It would’ve been so cool if, like
on Bionis’ Leg, you could mount some of
the creatures there. I can’t count how
many times I looked at a monster and
despaired because I couldn’t ride them!!
Another amazing thing about this game is
how there’s so many places that you can
find amazing views of Bionis and Mechonis.
I adore the sense of scale. And they never
get boring either, thanks to the weather
changes and the day/night cycle. Despite
my mild acrophobia, even I had to gasp in
awe when I saw some of these places. That
should give you an idea of the feeling of
enormity the game leaves you with! There
are so many lovely scenes in the story,
too, like the ones about Dunban or Melia’s
families. Riki really shines in those. Sorry for
those who like him, but Lady Melia's older
brother is not as innocent as he lets on...
He’s every bit as scathing as his father.
Now for my favourite scenes. The first
one that comes to mind would be the
one at the beach on the Fallen Arm; the
emotional music comes in at just the right
time. I’d also have to pick that famous
scene in the second half of the game
where Mechonis comes back to life, or
the fight between Egil and the Bionis! This
game is so densely packed with story that
for the longest time I wondered how they
could possibly end it, but all the twists keep
you on the edge of your seat until the end!
To be honest, when they came to ask me
for some illustrations, I hadn’t finished the
game yet. But I persevered and managed
to finish it in less than 100 hours!!! You really
get the feeling that you’ve accomplished
something enormous after that! I still didn't
kill all the unique monsters, nor did I finish all
the quests... It really goes to show that even
when we think we have finished, there’s
always something else to do in Xenoblade!
You bet I’ll be finishing it again with all my
characters in swimsuits!"

Here are some answers from the first pool that we couldn’t find a good place for, and therefore were not added: (1st) - Hero + the brother and sister! - I like Shulk as much as
BONUS DX! Dunban. - Because I saw, thanks to a vision, that these 3 will all be one happy family. - I can’t help feeling sorry for the monsters that had to fight these three. (2nd) - Because I
Monado I like hearing Melia say, “He’s so cuddly, I could almost cuddle him to death!" – Because it's the team with the highest average age. ^-^ - Because this group says such weird and
wonderful things during combat, and I’m a sucker for it. (3rd) When you’re fighting bosses, this group is a wall. - I finished my first run almost entirely with these guys.

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 BONUS DX! We asked you one question: "What is your ideal combination of characters?" And you gave us 38 different combinations. The explanation most fans gave for their choice was how
reliable their team was during combat. Another common thread we saw was how easy to use the character’s arts were. However, some fans chose their characters because of
Monado II how funny they found their dialogue. For reasons other than pure efficiency, why did you, dear reader, pick your favourite team?

manga1
Go for it, Dunban! (Big brother)

Q: What is your ideal combination of characters?

In Xenoblade Chronicles, you’re not always obligated free to choose. Which of these teams were the most
to keep the hero in your party. You can create a popular? Did the hero Shulk remain a favourite pick
team specifically dedicated to combat, or the team among the players?
that looks the coolest. No matter what, you’re always

1 17%
b: It's very good! a: So, how is it?
Shulk & Fiora & Dunban • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Reasons for the choice

With 3 attackers on deck, cutting through monster after
monster is always a blast. Their battle prowess is nothing to
scoff at. - Fiora and Dunban are so fast. It’s a lot of fun slashing
through the small fries before they knew what hit them. –
There’s a lot of amusing quotes whenever Shulk and Fiora c: He’s a handful sometimes, but he’s
talk to each other, as well. – Fiora’s so adorable when she's a good lad deep down...
with Dunban and says, "That’s my big brother!" - Because
these three are clearly destined to be together, as the future
couple/brother-in-law.

2 Dunban & Melia & Riki • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 10%

Reasons for the choice e: With all this seasoning! d: It really
is amazing...
Because Melia and Riki have so much chemistry! - High
attack power + healing abilities = an unstoppable team!
- Because I like to hear Riki yell "Melly!" - Because I like the
combination of heroes and Heropon. But also, because the
two of them can appreciate Riki’s softness. Their amazing
banter doesn’t hurt, either. – They’re as bloodthirsty as they
are adorable ^_^ - Between Dunban as tank, Riki as healer/
debuffer, and Melia as the critical hit specialist, there’s no
situation this group can’t handle!

> Shulk & Fiora & Riki (2.7%)

3 9%
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Because Riki has a lot of courage, Fiora is
Shulk & Reyn & Sharla • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • beautiful and classy and Shulk is the hero
of the story. – Firstly, because I like hearing
what Fiora and Shulk have to say to each
Reasons for the choice other, and secondly because Riki is too
cute. - With Shulk and Fiora in the same
Because I like what they say when they start a chain attack. team, dealing with Mechon becomes
They hype me up like nothing else. - Simply because I played much easier! – Frankly I can’t stand not
them the longest. I'm attached to them. - Shulk the attacker, having Shulk, but I also fell in love with Fiora’s
Reyn the tank and Sharla the healer: can’t be beat! – Their liveliness, and there’s also the fact Riki has
Break, Topple, Daze combo is easy and efficient. - The banter debuffs and arts like "Yoink!” Simply put,
they’re the best ^_^ - With 2 healers and
between Reyn and Sharla is a lot of fun.
Riki’s enormous life bar + his ether attacks, I
can’t think of a more well-balanced team.
- The Heropon + the hero + the heroine =
Perfection.

because she’s even cuter! - Together they are too short. - I chose this group because > Shulk & Melia & Riki (2.7%)
form the perfect trifecta. - Because with it was hilarious to just hang back with Riki ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Other popular combinations
them, it is possible to mix debuffs, ether and watch Dunban and Fiora have at it. Because I like to see the enemies’ health
and physical attacks in battle. I like seeing With them, we’re just as likely to slaughter bar slowly dwindle from Melia and Riki’s
> Shulk & Dunban & Riki (5%) the contrast between the headstrong the enemies as they are to slaughter us -_-; attacks. – I like the fact that the strengths
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ machismo of the male with the 2 girls of the - Because I liked the idea of an elder hero of each team member help cover up the
Dunban’s mix of offense and defence, group. 100% nag ^_^. - Despite the tension keeping his eye on the younger ones and weaknesses of the others. - I like when Riki
the support from Shulk and a heal or two between the members of this group, protecting them. says, "Melly! Riki try really hard! You see it?”
from old man Riki: it’s very good stuff! – fighting with them never gets stale. - Boobs There’s an even better one with Shulk when
Now I usually tend to take out the main everywhere! - Because I wanted to see > Shulk & Reyn & Fiora (3%) he sees Melia petting Riki. It’s like, what are
character when I’m allowed to pick my more of the "devoted woman" side of Fiora ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ you afraid of, Shulk? (lol) - A man and a
team members, but there’s just something after she was turned into a Mechon, and Because they are the group of friends at woman of the same age pet their mascot.
about Shulk that makes you want to her compassion for Melia after everything the beginning. I even beat the last boss – First things first, I love seeing Riki make
keep him. - Because I really did love the she went through... with them. – It’s pretty tough trying to keep Melia smile in their scenes together, and
exchange where he said, "Mighty Heropon, this group alive, but I managed to stick with that alone guaranteed those two would
I see that you are in pain." - The hero, the > Fiora & Dunban & Riki (3.8%) it because I was so determined to keep make my team. And personally, I felt like I
Heropon and their sidekick! – If I had to ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ using them. - The trio of childhood friends had to keep Shulk with Melia, so that made
choose amongst the character combos I "The best defence is a good offense." The with very complementary arts. - Because I him my third character.
liked, this trio always comes to mind. Also, synergy between our intrepid brother-sister shed a tear when they all finally reunited
Dunban, what a man! - Because they all duo, and the Nopon Hero who can heal - First because they’re the team we have Shulk is seen here more than
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have a clear role to play in combat. and debuff for them, it’s perfect! - With the at the very beginning, but also because anyone else. Is this the power of
Heropon and the Herohom in tow, Fiora has of Fiora's amazing butt... - Simply because the Monado?
> Shulk & Fiora & Melia (4%) nothing to fear! – Chain Attacks come very these three childhood friends click really
Shulk is praised by most of our readers;
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ quickly when you use Riki’s "Happy Happy" well. - I had a lot of fun on Mechonis truly a hero’s privilege. Maybe the real
Because I like the groups with girls ^-^ art, so using “Final Cross” becomes way keeping the enemies dazed with their arts reason for this could be the fact that he
Firstly, because Shulk has the Monado less of a pain. – I usually control Riki in this combos. – Their dialogue felt so natural, I can both heal and deal damage thanks
and that makes things much easier; then team, but when we come close to water, can imagine them in their daily life. - These to the Monado. A jack of all trades if
Fiora because she’s cute; and finally Melia I always switch characters cause his legs three childhood friends are too strong! there ever was one.

Here are some of the less used groups. "Shulk & Fiora & Sharla": - Shulk since he’s the main character, Fiora because she's beautiful and Sharla because she’s a bit of a safety
BONUS DX! blanket for me when she’s there. "Dunban & Sharla & Riki" - Because it’s the party best suited for taking on high level enemies. "Fiora & Dunban & Melia" - Two hot blooded heroes
Monado III and a pair of killer legs. "Shulk & Reyn & Dunban" - I keep Shulk for supporting the party with the Monado and inflicting Break, then Reyn and Dunban for keeping foes toppled. – I
picked them ‘cause I like the fact that they’re lifelong friends from Colony 9, and they’ve got a real rebellious streak too.

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Q: Who is your favourite We wanted to know who you preferred among the male main characters like Shulk or
the NPCs of the game. Of course, we expected that this character in particular would
male character? single out himself from the others!

The characters who had a

1 st Dunban 42% 2 nd Shulk 20% 3 rd Riki 13% surprising popularity: male
section.

• He grew on me immensely when I heard • Because I like his chemistry with Fiora. • • Cute, funny and strong! • When > Ewan (Homs):
his battle quotes. • I liked his mature and He’s cute. End of story. • At first, I found you’re fighting in water and he can’t do ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
protective ‘big brother’ side. • He keeps him pretty boring as heroes go, but as the anything? I love that. It’s too cute. • 40
• To overcome his weaknesses, he just
it cool most of the time despite his hot game progressed, I understood where he years old, already has children, strong and
competent, he’s even able to take the role needed a little bit of courage.
temper and his tendency to try to look was coming from. • Thanks to the Monado
of the mascot. • Do you ever worry that
young. • I can’t explain why, but everything Arts, I was able to walk myself out of a ton
you’re too fluffy? Or that you have to swim > Bana (Nopon):
about him is just so cool. • I wish I had a of situations. • It’s rare enough in recent
in knee-high puddles? Don’t worry about
big brother like him…. When the Monado RPGs for a hero to feel this useful. • The ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
it, Riki, that’s what we like about you (lol). •
chose Shulk, he didn’t become jealous or perfect main character • The fact that he The more I progressed in the story, the more • Hard to believe he is the brain of this
spiteful towards him. In my eyes, he should never deviated from the path he chose, I liked him. • I love his ‘serious’. • I like the story. • A very refreshing villain. I was
have been the real hero of the game! • I while still having doubts along the way, fact that he looks like a sea urchin when charmed by the gap between his serious
feel I see myself in him trying to forge himself that gave him a very classic image that I he’s wearing heavy armour. • I love cute
scenes and the fact that he is a Nopon
a future despite his disability. • He’s simply liked. • I particularly loved the scene when and mature characters! • I was literally
the incarnation of style. • The perfect big he clashed with Dunban in the second half dead when I saw them whack him like a (lol).
brother. • A real adult who knows how to of the game, and also the one at the end volleyball (lol). • A guy that age, with that
be serious or funny when it is necessary. • when he has to decide the future of the many kids, and he looks like that? You sly > Vol'aren (High Entia):
Because Horikawa does a great job voicing world. • A guy who is too nice to be real… dog. • He always won me over when he
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dropped those little nuggets of wisdom. •
him. • With a simple pair of trousers, he • A “virtuous adolescent” character who I • He is the character that left the best
At the beginning, I thought I would never
knows how to be both classy and badass. don’t hate for once. • I like his honesty. • I
use him, but I quickly understood that he impression on me once I finished the
• He cares about his little sister. • I would was so jealous of his friendship with Reyn. • had a very cool personality and that he game. • The fact that he turned into
love to play a game with him as the hero! I found him very admirable when I saw him was really good in combat. Sorry for judging
try to move forward. • I was inspired by his a Telethia when he was such a good
you so quickly! • His cuteness soothes me.
perseverance. • I liked his mix of heroism and bravery. father… The saddest thing in this story
was his son Atael’s request after he
transformed.
Runners up!!

What is the order of the

other main characters? Reyn 5th Alvis 8th Mumkhar 6th A resounding victory for the hero

Abstract
for the Homs. The others are living
• Because I love men who • I have the feeling that he • All the strength of this up to their reputation.
Here are the main characters have a strong sense of duty. is the type of guy who can character comes from Mr.
which did not make the top • The fact that he always fall in love with any kind of Wakamoto, who voices him Thanks to three important qualities, his
3. We should note that Kallian cares about his friends. • The girl. • Because he’s the kind ^_^. • ‘Cause I like bad boys. temper, his voice and his combat skills,
was our 4th place winner. fact that he is not just another of nihilistic character who • I love copying the way he Dunban well deserved his victory. It is
Sorry, Reyn! meathead. • His honest side. always appears in Takahashi’s says, “Hey Dunban”. important to point out that a high number
work. of NPCs manage to get some votes.

Q: Who is your favourite

female character?
Although Fiora is the heroine of the adventure, a large number of the voters in this poll
were insisting that Melia was the true heroine of this game. What were the results?

The characters who were

1 st Melia 40% 2 nd Fiora 39% 3 rd Sharla 8% surprisingly popular: Female
section.

• I liked seeing this situation where the • The perfect heroine whose powerful • Not only is she strong, but she also knows
> Kokora (Nopon)
princess falls in love with the hero. • love towards Shulk is brilliantly written. I how to show affection toward her friends.
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There is no other girl for whom the word cried when I saw her dying so early on. I Seeing her thoughtfulness made me feel
• She was not especially prominent, but
“courageous” is more appropriate. I just cried when I saw that she was back in the even closer to her. As a person of the same
I thought that she looked really cute. The
want to take her in my arms and hug her. group after so long. I cried again after her gender as her, I have a lot of respect for her.
pompom she has on her head is really
• I wished I could have brought her the Monado disappeared. And finally, I cried • Because I like this type of mature female
cute too.
love she was searching for. • Because she tears – of joy – when I saw the end of the character. • She knows how to be stylish and
is so cute when she is wearing her stellar game. • Sincere, jovial, and incredibly she’s very beautiful, moreover her healing
> Berryjammy (Nopon)
armour. • Because despite everything feisty! She can also be very feminine when arts make her very interesting to play as. •
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she went through, she managed to stay she likes. • The heroine number 1 for me, I’ve been attracted by her maternal side.
• While we think she has a weak
strong. • Whether it’s her background, as beautiful as she’s strong. • I dream of • I’ve come to appreciate the contrast
constitution, we discover that she has
her personality, her combat skills or her being able to taste her cooking. Shulk is between the strength of character she
been poisoned with some medicines and
dialogue, I loved everything about her, and so lucky! • Marry me! • She has all the manages to show and the affective
we even see her fighting with another
to me, she’ll always be the true heroine of qualities of a real heroine. • A robotic girl is dependence she can have sometimes
young girl. Simply put, a very active NPC.
the game. • We really need a sequel to a little exaggerated (lol). • Love the “Speed toward the others. • The inconsistency
• The more we strengthen our relationship
this game in which she could be happy. • frame”! • Her will to help Shulk until the end of her feelings, her indulgence, and her
with her, the more we see her kindness
If Shulk has Fiora, then who’s gonna protect really moved me. • Her saying “Let’s press kindness make her very close to the idea
towards others. • She’s definitely the most
Melia? Evidently there’s only one person on and on and on! Always pumps me up” of the ideal woman that I have. And the
beautiful Nopon in the game.
who can fill this role, and that’s me! • Not • We could ask ourselves how she could voice of her voice actor suits her! • I liked a
only is she efficient in combat, but her hate her body with that huge repertoire lot of the dialogue she has with Reyn after
> Désirée (Homs)
voice is adorable too. • While having the of amazing skills (lol). • It was really fun falling from Galahad fortress. • Her heart-
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dignity of her royal blood, she also has the seeing how similar she was to her brother, to-heart with Reyn made me crack up. • I
• When we see her background, she
femininity a girl her age should. I was so personality wise. hope she will be able to forget Galdolt and
totally could be a party member. ^_^
surprised when I discovered her age (lol). be happy with Reyn.
Runners up!!

Where do the other

main characters rank? Meyneth 4th Vanea 5th Lorithea 8th
Were strong women appreciated
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• I liked her calm attitude. • With her sexy, alluring • I loved being this more than the weak ones?!
Despite the fact that they are • Her poise was astonishing voice, it’s hard to believe she despicable sort of ‘big sister’
slightly less represented, we when she confronted Zanza. shares the same voice actor character, in contrast with
received a lot of other votes And she never even raised (JP) as Riki… Fascinating. her beauty, her strength and Melia just barely edged out Fiora for the
beyond the third place for the her voice! • Wonderful to see some her wings which fool you top spot. The main reason was that Fiora
main female characters. womanly wiles for a change! into thinking she’s classy. So already had Shulk for her. We really want
awesome! to protect her, it’s true.

BONUS DX! Here are some examples: “Reyn” • Until they arrived at Colony 6, he had the role of the perfect big brother. As soon as Dunban arrived, though, it’s like he changed completely
(lol). In the High Entia Tomb, even Dunban rakes him over the coals… And when we thought that was it for him, he circles back and becomes the most sensible one in the Gadolt
Monado IV arc! “Kallian” • A big brother who takes care of his younger sister. I love it! • I thought he was a bad guy… sorry again ^_^!

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 BONUS DX! Upon taking all the opinions in the survey concerning the players’ favourite characters, we noticed that one of the main reasons they chose the characters they did was because
their voice actor fit the character. The voice of Dunban, Ryo Horikawa, was a notably common pick. To be honest, even the staff, during the interviews, told us “We often told
Monado V ourselves that using Wakamoto for Mumkhar would be too cliché.” We must really thank the person responsible for the casting!

The Arts in Xenoblade Chronicles are really impressive, be

Q: Which art is your manga2

it for their animation or their power in battle. But in that Dark, Dunban

favourite? case, what did the players appreciate more? Visuals, or

practicality?

st Blossom nd Monado
1 Dance
20% 2 Buster
11%
Other recommendations by
players
a

b
> Final Cross (5th)
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• There’s so much force behind it. This thing
b: Riki want to know... a: Dundun, what's
looks like it hurts. • There’s a killer combo wrong?
that lets you topple an enemy and keep it
there...

> Starlight Kick (6th)

• What I like most is Dunban’s voice when • Gigantic swords... it’s my dream. • ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
he says it. For me, all of my interest in Because I love the buildup after triggering • More like “Kneecap Crusher”. • As d
elegant as it is, this attack has a lot of utility. c
Dunban comes from this Art. • Just about the attack, between the moment where
the only reason I use this Art is to hear those he gathers his strength and where he strikes So good. • Cause it’s an ether user trying
magic words. • I always want to scream the sword. A killing blow. No more, no less. to kneecap you… ^_^;.
along with him • His lines are so funny when • I like connecting with this art and seeing d: Oh yes! c: Do you remember
he uses it during a chain attack. • I enjoyed the enemy’s health bar just plummet. > Sword Drones (7th) He was huge! the giant on Prison Island?
the graphical effect of the sakura blossoms ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
falling around him. • I was amazed at the • 10 relentless sword strikes. Satisfying.
power this attack gives off! • When you • Stack it with “Final Cross”. Seriously
use this Art in a Chain Attack with the
combo at max, I’m always stunned at the
3 rd Wild Down 8% overpowered ^_^. • It’s pretty mesmerizing
to sit back and watch Fiora work.
e

damage it deals. • Whether it’s the Art itself

or the voice clip that accompanies it, this f
one should put a little smile on the faces
Summary: Impressive victory of
Abstract

of people that played the “Xeno” series the Homs hero. The others are
games. Everything that’s composed of QTEs living up to their reputation. f: Yes... e: He was also very bushy.
in games always amuse me. • Because it is
In addition to “Blossom Dance”, many
an Art that gives you the feeling that you of Dunban’s other Arts scored high as
failed the challenge by the simple act of well. We aren’t all that surprised, given
missing a single button prompt. • Sure, the how popular this character is! But overall,
• Reyn’s signature Art. • Reyn’s voice during it was more the presentation than the
name of the attack is fancy and all, but the
effectiveness of the attack that players
graphical effect that accompanies it is top the attack stays in my head for some weird
enjoyed.
class stuff. • The QTE is quite difficult. I had reason. • In a word: OP! • It’s an Art that g
to restart multiple times to get it right. makes you want to scream and try it out
yourself. • I like to topple the enemy with
this Art. g: I wanted so much to show him my tuft too.

Q: What places and landmarks One of the greatest pleasures of Xenoblade Chronicles is to roam its
vast world from top to bottom. There are many landmarks, but which
impressed you the most? do fans remember the most fondly?

1 st The Divine Sanctuary (Makna Forest)

11% 3 rd The Bionis Leg Region
5%
• It was so beautiful that I put down my buying the game, thanks to magazines, • On Bionis’ Leg, I particularly like Gaur • The sky and the earth which take shape
controller for a while to appreciate it. but it was only when I actually saw it myself Plain. • The first time I visited Gaur Plain, from the cliff: everything is magnificent!
With the background music, it’s a very that I understood how overwhelming of a I was amazed by this large space. • The
relaxing place. • With such a view, the place it was. • It's perfect to have such a feeling of freedom felt in Gaur Plain is great.
quest with the mushroom cap becomes landscape at the exit of a long cave. The wide open spaces, the music… terrific.
even more exciting. • I was really moved • Despite revisiting the area frequently so
by this majestic view. I love this “Secret I could do the quests around the Refugee
Area”. I remember swimming for hours in Camp, with this magnificent music and the
the direction of this waterfall, convinced Affinity Chart to complete, it was impossible
that there was a hidden cave behind it. • I to be bored. • On the Bionis' Knee, I really
really liked the rainbow. • This place made appreciate being able to find the area
me want to try to dive into the water. • from the game cover. The panoramic view
I already knew about this place before from the Observation Platform is awesome!

2 nd 3rd Distant Fingertip

10%
Other recommendations by
Abstract

The most fun part of the game?

players Jumping into the void!

• Simply magnificent. • I love the fact that the panoramic view, I was surprised by a > Eryth Sea (4th)
we can see Bionis and Mechonis. It gives level 95 unique monster (lol). ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ To this question, there were votes for all
us a true impression of ​​their size. • I don’t • I was impressed by the grandiose view of the places of the game. But although all
appreciated places very different from
come here often, but the view from here the place ^ _ ^ • The night sky dotted with the general opinion they also all loved
always gives me chills. • Reminded me that shooting stars is very pretty. the dives in the water ^ _ ^
we were playing on the bodies of deities. •
The most beautiful landscape, and the best > Frontier Village (5th)
place for free falling. • I was blown away ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ so dreamy! • I love the architecture of the
by the view. And even more so by the fact • I only want to do one thing: dive down village as a whole. You see the talents of
that you could jump all the way down! • It from the top floor • The view of Eryth Sea the designers in every corner.
offers a nice view of The Fallen Arm. It goes to from the top floor is superb • On the 4th
up so high that you wonder how far it goes floor Pollen Works, a Nopon says he enjoys
while climbing. • Before I could even enjoy the view from the elevator. And I agree: It's

Continuing the opinion polls on the players' favourite characters: “Dickson” • I thought he was cool after his transformation. • I love his expression every time Dunban insults him
BONUS DX! (lol). • For me, Dickson is best characterized by his triumphant face (lol). "Sharla" • If I think of her combat prowess before I think of her hot bod, then you can probably thank
Monado VI Dengeki's walkthroughs… (lol). "Meyneth" • For having chosen the evolution of the people above the existence of the gods, she truly is a mother for both worlds. And yet, this
woman comes from the Machina’s side, which makes her an even more interesting character.

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Q: What are your favourite lines &

cutscenes?
Here are the favourite scenes and lines of the players, main characters
and NPCs included. The best moments of the game are here!!

anyone, it should be you.” • I was happy

Top 3 Famous Lines
The other recommendations to be able to hear how Dunban felt about
from the players. Fiora. The other scene, where Sharla begins
"It's not very calm around here" to support Melia in her pursuit of love,

1 st Translator's note: This is a line that Shulk says when accepting quests in the Japanese version
of Xenoblade. It is not present in the English version, but is very popular in Japan, even being
featured in and as the title of Shulk’s reveal trailer for Smash Bros., as well as one of his taunts.
11% > The hope of our people, you must not cry.
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becomes even more emotional.

• These words were said by Melia’s father to > I'm nothing compared to her.
• The funny thing is that he says it so often, impression on me. • I really wanted this line Melia while he was on the verge of death. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
even when the situation doesn’t call for it. to be voice acted (lol). • As Shulk says this “It is not because you are the hope of the • This line is whispered by Melia after her
But it is honestly very in character for Shulk, line all the time, I use it myself now… High Entia that I love you. It is because I conversation with Fiora. • It's too sad...her
who tends to worry about everything. It’s love you that I wish for you to become whole character is summed up in this line •
not very important, but, this line left a strong that hope." • It moved me greatly. • I think This line that she whispers to herself remains
Melia was extremely relieved to hear this, very striking.

"We may die if we take a stand here. But staying gives because she was convinced up until then

2 nd us the chance to change our destinies! We have the

Monado. With this, the future is ours for the taking!"
9%
that she could not be loved because of
her mixed heritage.
> I don't care if I have a machine body.
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• Fiora's line when she is examined by
> Now! Let 'em have it, Beast! Linada: • I am in tears over her courage.
• This line, which we heard in the prologue, Dunban does throughout the game: • It’s amazing to see her love Shulk to this
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motivated me for the rest of the game. • I leading the adventure. • I chose it because extent.
• A line from when we see Dunban arriving
like this line because it sums up Dunban’s I think this line sums up the theme of the
to rescue Shulk’s group at Colony 6. • As
character well. • This Dunban line really game well. • When I heard it, my blood
this is a part of the game where I struggled
moved me. • It is a reflection of what pressure rose up (lol).
a lot, this line made the scene even more
exciting. • The scene where Dunban and

3 rd Dickson go down the hill crying out is pure

"Your words. They ring true. I feel... their weight."
6% magic. These two are indomitable! • The

Abstract
Lines to avoid using everyday!
scene is great, but knowing that two mighty
characters are joining your team makes it
• Listening to Shulk’s words, I felt such anger reasoned with Dunban, who was blinded even better. The 1st place result can be attributed
simmering inside of me. So this line hit hard by hatred. • When interpreting this reply, to the fact that the side quests are too
for me. • When Shulk fought Mumkhar, who was I the only one to understand that he > ...if Fiora were to be with anyone... numerous, so the line is seen frequently.
had attacked his hometown and killed was actually saying to himself "Enough is ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ In any case, very varied results follow.
Fiora, he said he could not kill another enough"? • The comment made to Shulk at Alcamoth:
Homs. And it is thanks to this line that he "I always thought, if Fiora were to be with

Top 5 Cinematics

2 The Conversation Between Riki & Dunban 7%

1 Dunban vs. Mumkhar 10% This conversation
takes place on
the Fallen Arm,
The scene on Valak when the team is
Mountain, where separated and a
Dunban comes to new one is formed
cross swords with (Riki & Dunban
Mumkhar to save & Melia). Thanks
Fiora, takes first to this scene,
place! attention on Riki
exploded!

• Even if I enjoyed all the cinematics with reason, but also hatred for this character • This scene was when I understood that he Tenderness"), you can see the kindness
Dunban, it was this one that gave me the who betrayed him and who destroyed was really a dad. I’ve had more respect for in his eyes. Riki and Dunban really seem
most chills. • “I will strike you down and all his home: all these conflicting feelings him since then. • He went from being a very their age in this scene. They show all the
that you have become, you wretched fool. describe who Dunban is. This guy is too childlike character to a very respectable experience they’ve accumulated in their
The Monado will stop you. And then you cool. • Dunban’s response to Mumkhar’s one, all in the space of this scene. I never lives. It’s great! • I loved this scene so much
will know the shame of all that you have “Get on your knees and worship me!” is very thought Riki would ever move me… • that I could never bring myself to erase the
done, traitor!" So sick. I’m not used to being compelling. • The way Dunban responds Although he doesn’t look like it, he really save that I had made just before it.
moved by simple words, so I surprised myself to Mumkhar, with the purple aura around is a good daddypon. When Riki asked
by whispering to my TV “What class...” • him, is so cool. • The fight between Dunban Dunban to take care of Shulk, it moved
Dunban, sword in his left hand, enchanted and Mumkhar borders on perfect staging me the most. • Riki really fooled me. I love
with the Monado's power, facing thanks to camera angles, the movement the way he pretended to be tired to get
Mumkhar… this scene is so overwhelming animations, and the voice actors. Melia to rest. What a guy! • This scene is
• Above all else, I appreciate the moment nothing flashy, yet it’s the most touching.
when Dunban punches Mumkhar in the • In this scene, the more apparently adult
face the most. • The background music of the two (Dunban) appears like a child
lends more intensity to this fight. • The compared to Riki. • As the title of the
desire to bring his old comrade back to music track for this scene suggests ("Riki’s

Here are some other lines the players enjoyed. • “Oi! Over here!” I liked Reyn's fighting line because it makes you feel like he's trying to protect you. • "You will never get away
BONUS DX! with this...!" When Fiora said this before the second fight with Dickson? Chills, man. Chills! • “Riki want to play!” When he tells you this, you can rest easy. • “If you think the Homs,
Monado VII the people of Bionis, are just waiting here for you to pick us off… You are sorely mistaken!” One of Dunban's best lines. We feel his will to survive. • "Victory is sweetest when you
can share it!" I love the way Melia says it.

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 By the way, you must have noticed that there are some strange objects among the Collectopaedia. That’s why we polled for the top 3 fruits or vegetables you wanted to try the
BONUS DX! most! 3rd place: “Pink Asparagus” I wonder how spicy it can be to make the mouth explode. Stronger than a habanero pepper?! 2nd place: “Humming Cabbage” Apparently
Monado VIII when you eat it, it makes you want to sing like crazy. I'm willing to try if it lets me sing like my favourite musicians :). 1st Place: "Heart Peach" I’d want to see someone else eat it,
rather than eat it myself. Because getting together with a girl like that would be pretty cool :)

manga3

3 The Reunion Scene with Fiora 6.2% 4 Fiora (Meyneth)

vs Zanza 5.8%
What a success with the boys, Sharla!
c: If only I was stronger! b: Stop! a: Don't blame
yourself!

Fiora wakes up • I literally trembled while listening to

thanks to Shulk's Meyneth’s speech. The choreography and
kiss. Hard to make b
the music, it just was amazing. • We only just
a more classic found out who Meyneth is, and then she’s c
scene than this, gone. Nevertheless, I was moved by how a
but it moved more kind she looked despite it all. • I couldn't
than one fan! help but let out a cry when I saw her get
We're happy for annihilated. • When I saw Meyneth come
you, Fiora! out of Fiora and shout "Zanza!!!" I cried. •
I was amazed by how well Meyneth was
written.

After the Battle

5 with Telethia-
transformed Kallian
3.7%
d

d: Bam bam bam!

• I was sure that Fiora was dead. I was so It was dark when I got to this part, so • I was disgusted to see that someone as
relieved to learn during the game, well watching it under a starry sky, with cool as him could end up like this. Melia
before the scene, that I was going to be wonderful music, felt quite romantic. • even showed weakness for once. It was the
able to see her again! • The scene where Tropey, but effective! • I love how innocent e
first and the last time (-_-;) • While I thought
they hug each other and touch their Fiora is. • I was surprised that Shulk kissed Kallian was gone for good, this scene where
foreheads… my heart!. • I could hardly her, but I was also very happy to see that he says goodbye with Melia just hits you like
hear them talking over my heartbeat. Fiora her face was brimming with happiness. • I a truck. • I like the part where Melia takes
could finally tell him how she felt! • “I can’t wonder if later, Shulk finally became aware Riki in her arms. • The scene where Riki is
believe it. My first kiss...” So wholesome. • of the presence of Fiora by his side? • I was hugged by Melia made me shed a tear.
I couldn't help shedding a tear. • I must happy for their reunion, but it only added
have looked quite funny during this part of to the pain of seeing her transformed into e: fshhhhh....
the game, smiling through my tears and all a Face Mechon... -_-; g
(lol)!

More explanations on
cinematics on page 238!

g: Mechon censorship room f: Gadolt... you

little rascal.

Shulk wondering how he should fight this that “I am Monado”, it was reassuring his response, as well as the reasons why
Other recommendations future, and Reyn sealing the deal and to see that Shulk decided to remain the Egil had held such hatred for Bionis. All the
from the players. saving Otharon. • I had a lot of trouble person he has always been. I was also glad answers to our questions are in this one
choosing a favourite scene, but I guess I that Alvis understood Shulk’s decision. • I scene. • I really liked the composition. It
had to choose the one that moved me enjoyed the scene where Arglas tells Egil is true that flashbacks are often used in
the most. You see most of it in a vision, but about his dreams for the future. I felt for other games too, but here the impression
> Fiora's Desperate Attack in Colony 9 (6th) it still gives you goosebumps. Now that’s the guy, because I ask myself those same that his consciousness is going upstream is
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ filmmaking! • Reyn to the rescue! My man questions about the existence of life outside illustrated very well.
• It might not be my favourite scene, but goes all out. I even thought I was going our world.
it’s probably the one that shocked me the to get a nosebleed from excitement (lol).
most. Watching her die left me speechless That aside, every scene with Reyn is a treat! > The End of Dickson (9th)
for several minutes. • This is the first time • That moment, when you think the vision ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
that a scene has shocked me like this. might come true? What an experience! • That scene where everyone cheers up
But she motivated me to continue with It’s impossible not to applaud during this Shulk had to be the most exciting for me.
the adventures of Shulk. • I was surprised scene. • At the beginning I was convinced I was also gripped by Dickson's response
to see attacking the Mechon head on that they were going to save him, so I was after the fight, and how Shulk cried shortly
like that. • With the music playing in the surprised to see that they were not going to after. • I rate it just for when Dickson says,
background, it gives me chills! • Even if it succeed... but then they finally did. What "Damn. How'd that kid get so strong? I ain't
is not the only death scene, this one really a great feeling! gonna let you see me die. I won't give you
surprised me because it takes place just the satisfaction of victory." • I don’t think
a few hours after starting the game. The > The End (8th) Dickson just said this for the sake of it. I got
emotional rollercoaster just doesn’t let up ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ the impression that Dickson, unconsciously,
in this game. • We are really struck by the • When the final theme, Beyond the Sky, gradually admitted that Shulk was indeed
scene. Shulk’s inability to act almost makes begins, and Fiora is back to her original his son, so he was too stubborn to want to
you feel guilty. form, that’s when it finally hit me that the admit that the kid he cared for grew past
journey was over. I felt like I was swimming him. I guess we had to have a “death in Even without the Monado,
Abstract

> The Rescue of Otharon (7th) in an ocean of emotions. • Unlike Zanza, the family” before the “death of God” to Dunban's strong presence takes
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ who lives in solitude despite his divine make Shulk’s arc feel complete. Overall, a charge!
• Reyn rescuing Otharon in the Ether Mine strength, Shulk and his friends make a magnificent scene which summarizes the
made me change my mind about him. • better future because they have each theme of the game. Once again, Dunban is very present in
fan votes. As usual, he stands tall. Quite
Reyn appears when we thought all hope other. It’s not the most original ending, but fitting of a legendary hero!!
was lost for Otharon. What a man!! • it’s still heartwarming. • When the universe > The Last Fight (10th)
The scene where they fight against Xord is reflected in Alvis eyes-- I love what this ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
was so satisfying, first with the uncertainty scene suggests. It feels like the start of • The scene where Shulk tries to kill Egil.
over whether Otharon would die, then something new. • Even after Alvis declares Shulk's internal conflict from the start and

Here are some other fan-favourite scenes that we were able to post. "Kallian's Transformation into Telethia": Many other moments have made me cry, but Dickson's treachery
BONUS DX! gives this a more pronounced impact than the others. “Rescuing Reyn in Tephra Cave”: the very first time that the Vision appeared. Saving him reassured me. “The End of Gadolt”:
Monado IX The scene where Gadolt used his body as a shield to save Shulk and the others. “Melia visits the bedridden Shulk”: The scene where Melia speaks to Shulk alone, unconscious, is
very sad.

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Q: Who’s the unique monster who As their name states, unique monsters have a name and some trait
that’s special to them. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the monsters
left the most lasting impression? who made so many players suffer!!

1 Immovable Gonzalez 23% 3 Magestic Mordred 7%

• The first time I met him at the Bionis leg, I • His Titan Stamp is something to behold!!
could not believe it -_- • He often comes to • Mind-blowingly tall! • What hit me first
kill me from behind while I’m fighting small was that his name was taken from the story
monsters. • Almost everything. His level, of the Knights of the Round Table, then it
his name, his look… • What a shock when was his size, his level and the fact he beat
we meet him around the beginning of the me many times. • I knew that the area
game! • It really hit me when I saw him where this monster was would become
as soon as I entered Spiral Valley. • He still inaccessible if I quit it, so I put everything
frightened me a little the 1st time. • What a I had into finishing him before that. • In
joy to be able to defeat him with my level the end, I never managed to beat him. • I
80 group! finally managed to kill him after dozens of
attempts and party modifications.

> Mischievious Naberius (6th)

2 Other recommendations by ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯

Territorial Rotbart 12% players • His impressive, fortress-like design gives
him an incredible aura. • Mischievious is in
the name, but he’s no joke...
• I ran away as soon as I saw him in Gaur > Frenzied Bana (4th)
Plain. • I was amazed to see him walk ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
around as if it was nothing with the level • I never thought that I would be able to
he had. • It’s the first unique enemy who fight against the Nopon… (lol) • The music
attacked me by surprise. • The first time I saw was memorable! Should I call you Master

Abstract
him walking with his slow and heavy gait, I Bana?! :)
Mr. Gonzalez, you’re a star!
pinched myself to see if I was dreaming or
not. • Thank you for the trauma. • I always > Ancient Daedala (5th)
promised myself that one day I would beat ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Generally speaking, the largest monsters
• His laser is too powerful. • His vision range have been the most popular. But I think
you, but in the end, I always ran.
that the name Gonzalez, how easy it is to
is ultra large. • While I was searching for
say, as well as the fact that we meet him
him in the Fallen Arm, he attacked me by early in the game have a lot of influence
surprise and destroyed me in an instant. • on the rankings.
I still can’t beat him…

Q: If you were sent into the world of Xenoblade...? If you could live in the world of Xenoblade Chronicles,
which species would you like to be?

No Answer
Other
Some opinions from Other recommendations by
the first 3 choices. players
Machina
> Nopon (1st) > Becoming God.
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Homs • I would kill to live in this village! • Their • I would like to become Alvis so that I can
Giant small size could have a lot of advantages. visit every place in this world from every
• If I become a Nopon, I definitely intend to possible angle. • I would like to remake the
dance all day like them! • Me, when I finish world to my tastes with the Monado. • If I
my current work, I would like to become a have to change what I am, better become
Heropon myself… • I would like to become a God!
a Nopon to be pet by a beautiful High
High Entia Entia. • Me too! • Sounds good to me > Monsters
to do my own little adventure alone on ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Bionis, with the help of some pollen orbs. • I would like to become Territorial Rotbart
With this, beating Bana is a piece of cake. just to have fun bullying the weaker
Nopon
• My dream is to travel all over Bionis as a players… • Why not a Tirkin! I would sit
member of the Nopon Merchant Guild. down in a circle with my friends and have
fun with them. • It could be great to be a
> Homs (2nd) Chilkin in order to fight for supremacy over
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Valak Mountain. • I would like to become
• I like the Nopon, but observing them as Immovable Gonzalez and quietly watch
a Homs could be even more funny. • Me, over Spiral Valley. ^_^ • I must admit I’m
I just want to marry Melia! envious of the Lexos who are flying around
Valak Mountain. • I would like to be a Pterix
> High Entia (3rd) or something similar so I can fly over Bionis
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You all want to become smooth and soft?! ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ and Mechonis.
• Being a High Entia, we have the advantage
of a long lifespan, advanced technology, > Others
and the ability to fly. Turning into a Telethia ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Just like we thought, almost half of you chose the Nopon race. We don’t blame you,
when we see how they live in their Frontier Village, it really makes us want to live there still sounds really scary, though. The best • I would like to be anything that would
too. But I would personally prefer to not become a Heropon ^_^. However, we were option would be to become a Homs/High allow me to observe the residents of this
surprised to see the number of fans who want to become Machina. A lot of them say Entia half-breed. -_- world. No need to be a God, just something
that they want to live the long lives that this species does. that can watch over them.

I first thought about choosing to become a Nopon. I would have the chance to enter the women’s bathroom whenever I liked, but when I saw that the legendary Heropon couldn’t fight
BONUS DX! in water, I feared being taken away by the currents. Then I turned my attention toward the giants, but I quickly gave up on this choice. I don’t see the point of walking around with nothing
Monado X but a measly loincloth on my butt! You have 10 times less chance to turn out handsome when you’re a giant. The only thing that remains is to become a male High Entia and to get some
beautiful girls (heart smiley)! What? But… the more the ether concentration increases around me the weaker I feel… raaah!

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 BONUS DX! Among all the thoughts and opinions we have seen, the quality of the soundtrack comes up quite often. Here are the top 3 music tracks of the survey. “3rd” “Gaur Plain”: A majestic
theme that really makes you want to explore this vast plain. "2nd" "Mechanical Rhythm": The battle theme for fights on Mechonis. It gets you pumped up like nothing else! "1st"
Monado XI "Engage the Enemy": A theme that can be heard during cutscenes. The powerful melody that emerges gives you the impression of being in combat, or gives you goosebumps!

(Multiple responses are allowed)

Q: What accessories from the game

would you like to see for sale?
What items did fans want the
most?
manga4
Problem solved, Shulk! (idiot)

1 Riki Plush
62%
• I want it so much that I have come pretty Nopon children! • I would like a line of life- with a Nopon • If Riki’s doll has fur on its
close to just making it myself a couple sized dolls based on all the Nopon in the body, I’ll buy it. If he's dressed like he is in
times. Make it happen, now!! • I don't just game. And I would also not be against a the game, I intend to make him a jungle a
need Riki! I also need Niranira, Kokora, double pack with Riki and Bana • I’ll cook outfit just for him.
Pachipa, Pipiki, Kuriku… In short, all the for you in exchange for a cuddle session
a: Monsters… b: and the Mechon are unhurt!

2 Mecha-Fiora Figurine
50%
• I'm particularly fond of Mecha-Fiora, but exist, huh?! • Even if it means making more it, that would be great. What, do I ask for
I wouldn't say no to a Homs Fiora figurine figurines, don't hesitate to offer variants of the impossible? ^ _ ^ • Make it poseable, b
either! • In fact, while I'm at it, I would love her speed, ether, or power gear too! • If if you can. Small in size too, if you want to
figures of all the characters. Especially you do Mecha-Fiora, also do Face Nemesis be able to line them up and admire them
Melia. Besides, why doesn't it already for us. And if we can also put her inside of easily.
c: Whaddya mean you can’t cut nothing with it?

3 Metal Face Model

42% e e

• If it could also have Mumkhar's voice... model? • I would not be against a Metal of models is marketed, I would like to c
• I would like to see inside of Mumkhar Face model (with swappable parts), but have Bionis and Mechonis too, life size
• If you want to take advantage of the I admit that I am afraid that the pieces of course (lol).
details of the Face Mechon, would it could break easily • Not only Metal Face, d
not be better as a figurine rather than a but all of the Face Mechon! • If a series
d: And what on Bionis do these symbols mean?
e: "Idiot"

f
g

And why not sold

in a package like
this?! Oh no, this
f: Huh? g: Ouch!?
is the Mumkhar
figurine!
Other specific requests

> Keychain
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
• I would like the 3 kinds of Monado as
keychains. Or as cell phone accessories!

> Additional content for fans

¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
• Accessories are fine, but I’d prefer
content to extend the life of the game.
• I don't mind having content for my PC
It looks like he's going to say desktop. Wallpapers, for example... • I
"Dunbaaan!" when you take would like a DVD of the most beautiful
it in hand, this illustration looks places of the game, with a presentation
so real. like, "Legacy of the Homs" and with the
But hey, it's more the voice of Meyneth :) • A mobile phone
Mumkhar figurine than application • An app that would cheer
Metal Face, in this case (lol). you up on days when everything seems
But if we make a model of to go wrong • Sounds or music for your
it, why not call it: “1st DX mobile phone
Monado model: Metal Face
(mini figurine of Mumkhar > Meals
included!)”? ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
• Pollen orb-type cakes • The spices used
by Fiora for the meal she makes for Shulk

> Accessories with famous lines of the

game
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
• A t-shirt or cup with “Blossom Dance”
on it • A t-shirt representing the Monado
and its symbols • Dunban's undies
Illustration: Shigeaki Suetsugu
(Society Alpha System)

BONUS DX! We present here the choices of accessories after 3rd place, and their percentage of votes “4th” A luxury replica of the Monado, with lights and sounds (27%)! However, there is a
good chance that the end result will look like Space Sheriff Gavan’s sword. If possible, I would like the symbol displayed to change randomly, and Shulk's voice to shout “Monado!”
Monado XII from it when shaken. “5th”: A key ring with famous lines from the game (19%). And not only those from combat, but from throughout the game.

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The figurine of Mecha-Fiora ended 2nd in if this figure becomes real one day. It is also
the ranking of the most desired goodies. essential that we can change her frame/
In fact, making this figure is difficult owing torso. Particularly for the speed frame (lol)!
Original DX
to budgetary and time constraints… So
we contacted Shigeaki Suetsugu about
The Riki Plush
drawing her, like he did with Metal Face.
Outstanding! Even as a Mecha, Fiora is still
magnificent. Even if she has no weapons in
this case, we hope that she will have them

The classic Ether Set. Or maybe… At least, it is

important that the frames/torso is switchable.

It makes me
It's super!
a real heropon!

Top

Here is the Riki plush!

Despite him being 40 years old, Riki has a

real fan club thanks to his irresistible little
mouth and his round eyes. We recreated
him at ¼ of his real size, which is around
60cm in the game. Of course, he’s amply
soft and smooth. He's so cuddly you
could cuddle him to death!

Side Front

Back

Illustration : Shigeaki Suetsugu

(society Alpha System)

The pouches for the weapons have been

perfectly recreated. We can even put little
objects inside them!

BONUS DX! Here are some more goodies that the fans asked for. • “A drama CD” • I would like to know more stories about Shulk and his childhood with Reyn and Fiora. And while we’re at it,
give us some adventures with Dunban, Mumkhar and Dickson too! • “A Bionis and Mechonis poster” It would be cool to see these two worlds just whenever. • “An alarm clock”
Monado XIII – If it’s these characters’ voices waking me up, then I’ll never sleep in ever again. I’ll take one with Dunban’s voice, thank you very much! And why not also Mumkhar (lol)!

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 BONUS DX! During the design of the Riki plush, we first had the idea to make various finger puppets. We were thinking that it could be nice to have on each of the five fingers Riki, his wife and
their children and to have fun with them. But at the end, we choose to make a real Riki plush and we commissioned professionals to do it, the Rikopingumi. In the picture, the size
Monado XIV of the arms is accurate to the original, it was not always the case during its creation. We then showed the final result to the game staff and they were delighted!

Manga5
Problem solved, Shulk! (moron)

The Creators a: Ouch, that hurt.

a
Mariko Ishikawa b

b: But what were these letters?

Maître Pocket Mogura

A team of creators specializing in plastic arts. Their field of
activity is very large and goes from the proposition of childlike
creative ideas for nurseries to the design of 3D illustrations, c
including also miniature models or cover and clip design for d: Mo... ron
artists. Their dream is to create an original puppet show.
“We’ll make anything you want at any size!”

c: Who knows, maybe we can read “Reyn” right?

e: So it’s a Monado which can only touch Reyn.

g f
Let Riki do it!

g: Whaaat?! f: Oouch h: Slash

If it is like this, I have no other

Abstract

choice than to craft it myself!

In this section, we tried to make the

three most fan-desired goodies. Did you
like them? Personally, I have a particular
His hairstyle, though he looks a bit bald, has lots of charm. This Since his mouth is made of felt, it is possible to move it and
liking for the Riki plush, so much so that
hairstyle suits him, right?! pretend that he’s talking!
I cried tears of joy when I saw it for the

Riki may come to see your place… who knows! first time ^_^. Words can’t describe how
it feels to take this soft little guy in your
arms.

Let's see each other

in the game!

Since the ears are made with iron wires, you can shape them however you want. They did such a good job that you feel like he
could start talking at any moment ^_^!

Continuing the previous page, here are other suggestions for merch. “A card game” • A good little card game in order to kill some time. “A Xenoblade spin-off” • A game like
BONUS DX! “Welcome to the Frontier Village” where we could live the daily life of a Nopon ^_^. ”OST” • I would like to hear the music of the game in a remastered form. Quick, give us a
Monado XV reorchestrated version! “An animated series” • A TV show where we could relive the story of the game, or even tell a new one. “Xenoblade 2” • I think a sequel is mandatory! It’s
in their interest to make a sequel! • The only thing that I want is a sequel!

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a n k i n g
Th e r e r s
a r a c t
e c h
of th t o p l a y
o u l i k e
y

One of the strengths of Xenoblade

Chronicles is that it lets the player
use the character he/she wants
to play. We therefore chose to ask
you which playable character you
preferred to use. We reveal the
result of this poll with a wonderful
illustration done by Miyan!

5 Riki 15%
• Thanks to one of his skills, the
cooldown of his Arts is very fast and we
can constantly spam them. • He's a
well-balanced character who masters
both healing and support skills. I also
loved the dialogue he had with Melia.
• I love how he moves! • The sound
he makes when he jumps is amazing.
• I love to see him move around! •
He’s so cute when he’s paddling in
the water! • I really like the fact that
he inflicts damage while debuffing
monsters. • It’s hilarious how ridiculous
we can make him depending on the
equipment we give to him. • Because
I like the fact that he can steal objects
and AP. • Using him always makes my
day a little better!

4 Melia 18%
• I fell in love with her bravery and the
damage she inflicts with her special
lightning equipment (lol). • I liked to
use ether from the beginning, so I
never had the heart to drop her after
she joined the group. • Because all her
attacks were easy to use. • Because
her running animation is super cute. •
Why Melia? I’m addicted to using the
Burst End + Poison combo and seeing
the damage it does to the enemy
^_^ • Her skin, white as snow, the little
wings on her head, her lovely main
outfit, her appetizing calves, etc…

3 Dunban 19% 1 Shulk 21%

• Because everything about him is just wanted to use his Blossom Dance Art. • • He’s just the most fun character to the other characters out, but the easiest,
so classy to me, from his demeanour, I loved his ability to rapidly use Arts and use. • Because he has a lot of Arts and best character was always him. • A
to his fighting style! • Because I just attacks. • I found that he could most which are essential, like the Monado "scientist" hero, it's very original! • Viewing
wanted to hear the voice of Horikawa, reliably inflict Break/Topple/Daze. • I was a arts for example. • He’s the hero. it from behind, his style of fighting is cool.
the voice actor. • I used him cause I little frustrated when I saw him climbing the Simple. • I appreciated the fact that
felt that he could keep tabs on Shulk cliffs or swimming with only one arm -_- ; he could heal. • We attach ourselves
and the others. • Simply because to him from the beginning to end. •
he was the most pleasant to play. • He’s always so calm, but I love seeing
I really liked his dodging abilities. • I him let loose in a fight. • I still tried

Here are other comments from readers which we couldn’t find space for in the main block. "Dunban" : "He always felt like the real hero of the story to me. I love everything about
BONUS DX! him. It’s been a while since I could say that about a character, trust me." • We were all touched by the strength of will he had to return to battle despite his handicap. We never
Monado XVI thought we’d see so many people argue about who the real hero of the game was when it was all so obvious. : "He alone gives the game so much life. Xenoblade without Reyn
is like a stove without fire. It just wouldn't work." • What can we say that hasn’t already been said? We would all love to have an energetic friend like him.

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BONUS DX! That’s it for the results of the poll. If there’s one thing we’ve learnt, it’s that the main characters, and even antagonists like Mumkhar or Dickson have all been greatly appreciated
Monado XVII by fans. I have the strange feeling that the world Zanza wished for and the answers given by the fans overlap just a little.

A message from Miya

who draw this illustration!

I was very happy to be part of the team

devoted to Xenoblade's illustrations. I
hope you will feel the chic, crazy, dandy,
sexy, soft but also naughty ambiance
of this drawing. Now I'm telling myself I
maybe should have added a bunny girl
too?!

Abstract
Vision mode engaged
Outrun at the last moment?!

When we began collecting the votes,

Dunban led the pack right until Shulk
overtook him at the last moment. Fiora
trailed just behind him, arriving in 2nd
place. Is this the true power of the
Monado?!

7 Sharla 3%
• She was without a doubt the most
fun character to play. • Once I got
"Heat Sink VI", using it with "Drive Boost"
gives her a pretty efficient combo
of healing/fire power. • Her battle
quotes are just too sexy! • Since I'm
not a great tactician during combat,
I like when Sharla is at the forefront. •
Because I’m a big fan of her fighting
style. • I like to use her abilities while
thinking about the best time to use
"Cool Off". • Because I like mature
women.

2 Fiora 20% 6 Reyn 4%

She’s easy to play as, easy on the (lol). • Her dual swords are always cool to • It is pretty refreshing to play as a different way for a change. • If Reyn is not
eyes, and let's not talk about her look at, and she knows how to use ‘em! tank for a change. • I appreciated here, I'm almost sure to lose against all the
behind! • She’s all strengths; not a • "Speed Shift", combined with "Double his protective behaviour as much as bosses ^_^ • I always laugh my head off
flaw to speak of. • Because she’s so Attack 50%", "Haste" at maximum level and his dialogue during combat. • I would when I hear his post-combat dialogue. •
pretty after she’s become a Mechon.• "Phys Def Down" gems. There’s nothing like never imagine that I could appreciate The combo you get with "Magnum Charge"
She is brave and strong, but also very it! • I chose her because it’s so rare that a character like this so much. He’s and "Sword Drive" is so thrilling! He’s great
feminine! • I never encountered a you can play as a cyborg character in always got his friend’s backs. It made at soaking up aggro, too.
heroine like her in a game before, one games. me want to do the same. It also
who’s as beautiful as she is intelligent helped me to appreciate an RPG in a

It may come as a surprise to you, but a lot of players couldn’t choose a favourite character since they loved them all so much. We would receive comments like, "Come on, it's
BONUS DX! impossible to choose just one!" or, "I hope the editor who thought up this question gets his brains eaten by a Nopon!” We would like to thank everyone who managed to answer
Monado XVIII us! Your answers helped us see not only the many different people who played this game, but also so many possible party setups that we never would have thought of. Thank
you all!

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Included here is a short summary of the events of the main
story, as well as a story describing the night before the final
battle. Everything you need to know about the myth of the
Monado can be found here.
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EVENT LIST
In the following pages, we assembled all the main
cinematics as they chronologically appeared in the scenario
of Xenoblade Chronicles. The names of the chapters don’t
appear on the screen during the game, so to name them, we
List of events in the game were inspired by the official Japanese guidebook: “Xenoblade:
the Complete Guide”.
We hope that this garden of illustrated memories will
become, for all the fans, like the photo album of an
unforgettable adventure with Shulk and friends. Of course,
Xenoblade Chronicles contains other memorable scenes, and
The great battle against the Mechon at Sword Valley looms large in recent
plenty of dialogue during gameplay, but we implore you to
memory. One year later, Shulk and Reyn depart Colony 9 for an even greater
adventure. Relive the storyline of this unforgettable quest. Till the end of (re)discover them by yourself.
the world, and its rebirth! We made sure to enrich your knowledge via exclusive
anecdotes, all taken from an interview with the developers.
You will find them at the bottom of each page!

Dickson at the lab

Shulk comes back to the laboratory

where he preciously observes and
PROLOGUE studies the Monado. Shulk finds that
“Staying gives us the chance to change our destinies.” Dickson -his tutor and a close friend
of Dunban’s- is finally back home.

Bionis, Mechonis, and Sword Dunban and Fiora

Valley
Eons ago, two titans called the Dunban is still recovering from the
Bionis and the Mechonis fought in heavy wounds inflicted on his arm in
an epic battle. It is upon their lifeless his past battles. However, he senses
corpses that today the Homs defend that a new menace is coming for
themselves against the Mechon. them. Fiora, his little sister, watches
over him, trying to appease him.

Betrayal Lunch on the bench

Dunban, wielding the Monado Fiora goes to Outlook Park, a place

in hand and accompanied by with an impeccable view of the
a handful of companions, faces Colony. She brings lunch to Shulk as
off against the Mechon army. But well. They peacefully chat away until
suddenly, Mumkhar goes AWOL and the Colony’s debris siren rings out.
announces that he has other plans
in mind.

The untamable Monado

Reyn, who was also passing by the

laboratory, unwisely tries to sate his
curiosity by touching the Monado.
CHAPTER 1
But the sword seems to have awoken
“I made something really special today!”
and moves on its own, to the point of
attacking Fiora…

Shulk and Reyn Visions

A year after the Battle of Sword Shulk takes back the Monado,
Valley, the Mechon menace seems and is surprised when he receives
to have disappeared. Now Colony 9, strange visions. They show him a mix
the home of Shulk and Reyn, seems of the concrete and the seemingly
to finally be at peace. imaginary, but the boy cannot
determine which is which.

Colony 9 Fiora joins the gang

Establishing shot presenting Colony 9. The Defence Force gives Reyn a

mission: get to the cylinder hangar
and recover some ether cylinders.
He and Shulk meet Fiora on the way,
who decides to follow them.

Curry for the heroine?!

At the beginning of the game, we can see Fiora meet Shulk at Outlook Park to bring him some sandwiches. Strangely enough, she later explains that she used some
special herbs and spices that day. This is because the food was curry in earlier drafts. “The heroine has to bring him curry, it’s tradition!” explains Takeda-san. This version
of the scene would have felt more like a nod to a certain other famous game series. Maybe knowing this will jog a few players’ memories…

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 Tephra Cave Dunban arrives

Establishing shot presenting Tephra With their weapons having no effect

cave. against the attacking Mechon, Shulk
and Reyn are left helpless. Thankfully,
a certain someone comes to the
rescue. It’s Dunban, wielding the
Monado!

Ancient defense systems Fiora’s way

After passing through Tephra Cave, Fiora finally manages to escape

the three heroes finally reach the the danger, but along the way, she
cylinder hangar. But to their surprise, notices an unused mobile artillery
ancient machines activate to defend that just might come in handy…
the area and attack them.

Panic at Colony 9! Shulk takes the Monado

A new alert rings! But this time, the Dunban, still weakened, can barely
menace is real, and swarms of stay on his feet. Shulk takes the
Mechon begin to fly over Colony 9! Monado, and to his shock, sees
They should have all been destroyed visions of the future, allowing him to
a year ago! anticipate enemy attacks.

A metal face

Shulk, with the miraculous help of the

Monado, manages to take out all the
Mechon in his way. But it all changes
CHAPTER 2 when Metal Face, the mysterious
“This time, it’s my turn!”
Mechon leader, decides to intervene.

The siren Fiora’s surprise attack

A warning siren rings out, and The Monado seems to have no

it’s not stopping. The situation is effect on Metal Face, rendering Shulk
unprecedented. Citizens begin to powerless to stop it. He suddenly has
leave their homes one by one, only to a vision, in which he sees Fiora’s death
discover that they are under attack. at the hands of this mechanical
Panic sets in… monster…

Entering Colony 9 The calm after the storm

Colony 9’s Defence Force try as Metal Face suddenly stops its attacks,
hard as they can to shoot down the stares at Dunban for a moment and
Mechon ships. However, one Mechon leaves wordlessly with its underlings.
in particular seems stronger than the Strangely, Fiora’s body cannot be
others, and appears to be totally found in the artillery wreckage.
immune to their cannon fire!

The invasion Memories on the bench

The Mechon invade Colony 9. An Several days after the battle against
immense Mechon possessing a the Mechon, Shulk returns to the
“face” approaches, seeming to lead park on the hill. On the bench, he
the Mechon. The machine wipes remembers the time he spent here
out any Homs that stand in its way, with Fiora, now missing and certainly
crushing them like bugs. dead…

Danger The great departure

Circled by numerous Mechon Resolving to avenge Fiora, Shulk and

soldiers, Shulk and Reyn are trapped. Reyn leave the devastated Colony
They nonetheless manage to draw behind them. Dunban is incapable
the enemy’s attention so that Fiora of following them and stays behind,
can flee… but promises to join them when his
strength returns.

The real Dunban Dunban’s king size bed Fiora’s bedroom

Apparently, many of Dunban’s unique character You may not have noticed it, but Dunban rests in a Dunban’s house has one door that cannot be
traits were inspired by the late father of one of the double sized bed. The implication being that this bed opened. Fiora’s bedroom lies behind it. It looks very
developers. used to belong to his parents… narrow…

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Meeting Sharla

While on their journey, Shulk and Reyn

meet a young boy named Juju, who
they save from a monster attack.
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER 3 The latter guides them to his camp,
“Staying
"The Monado
giveswill
us the
grow
chance
with you!"
to change our destinies.” where they end up meeting Sharla.

Discovering the Monado Juju’s fate

14 years ago, an expedition While Juju and Sharla are arguing,

composed of Homs researchers Shulk suddenly receives another
discovered a strange weapon in vision. He witnesses the death of his
some ruins on the snowy mountains. two new friends in the tendrils of a
Among this group is a little boy, none Mechon…
other than Shulk.

By the campfire An even clearer vision

Shulk and Reyn head on their way to Juju decides to leave without warning
Colony 6, looking for information on to help rescue his true home: Colony
this Metal Face. Shulk hears the calls 6. Shulk and the others run after him
of a mysterious new voice while he and spot a damaged buggy.
sleeps.

The giant spider Sharla faces the Mechon

The sound of Reyn’s panicked voice Just as the vision of Juju and Sharla’s
wakes Shulk from his slumber. Hardly a deaths is about to come true, the
moment later, Shulk receives another Monado acquires a new power.
vision. He finds out that a giant spider The enemy’s imposing attacks are
is about to attack them! rendered useless. The future has…
changed!

Arachnophobia The new Face (1)

The vision looks like it’s about to come Though the group of friends staved
true. Just as the spider attacks, the off the other Mechon, this time a
Monado reveals its new defensive new, gigantic enemy has come to
powers, creating a shield that saves stand in their way. Like Metal Face at
Reyn from certain death. Colony 9, this one too has a “face.”

A stunning view The new Face (2)

When they at long last get out of the The Monado’s powers seem to have
cave, Shulk and Reyn are treated to no effect on this giant! This mysterious
an incredible view of the immense Face takes Juju hostage and
world of Bionis. But what they don’t announces that, “If you want him
see is that there’s something else back you'd better come to Colony
lurking in the skies, watching them in 6” before disappearing.
secret…

CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5
“Let’s head to Colony 6!” "We're going. Fall in, medic!"

Bionis’ Leg Sharla’s dream

Establishing shot presenting the Bionis’ Sharla dreams of the war effort at
Leg. Colony 6, in which she fought side
by side with Otharon and her fiancé,
Gadolt. She screams when she sees
the mysterious Face and awakens in
a cold sweat.

One of the first scenario ideas…

In the “Iwata asks Xenoblade Chronicles” interview on the official Nintendo website, there is a passage detailing some of the ideas that were proposed in the early
details. These weren’t simply ideas that were brought up and quickly dismissed, as they come to explain: “Reyn, after losing his beloved Sharla, decides to go back to
the power of the Mechonis. The two of them fight to the death to defend their vision of the future.”
As you have probably guessed just by reading this passage, this scenario has little in common with the one we know today! If there is any reason the idea of a close
the story this way.” (Tetsuya Takahashi).

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 Colony 6

Establishing shot presenting Colony 6.

CHAPTER 6
"He's gonna pay for what he did to Fiora!"

Meeting Otharon Telethia

Shulk, Reyn and Sharla take the While the group is in dire straits, a
Splintered Path beneath the Colony. Telethia comes down to support
On their way, they happen upon them. Shulk, however, foresees a fight
Otharon, the Defence Force Colonel, with Metal Face on a tower sometime
as he engages a group of Mechon in the future.
soldiers.

Visions of Otharon Satorl Marsh

Shulk receives another vision in the Establishing shot presenting Satorl

middle of their conversation with Marsh.
Otharon. He sees Otharon falling and
shouting, "Juju! Gadolt! This is for you!"

Ether Mine A bit of rest

Establishing shot presenting the Ether Dickson informs them that the tower
Mine. Shulk saw was none other than Prison
Island. This is where the party decides
to go. But before then, a well-earned
rest! Even then, Shulk cannot escape
his memories of Fiora.

Xord Face Nemesis in action

Xord, the Mechon who kidnapped Meanwhile on Mechonis, the brand-

Juju, waits for the group at the new Face Nemesis is now functional.
basement of the mine. Filled with Vanea infuses the machine with
sadistic glee, he announces that the soul of an entity that she calls
with so many captured Homs in one Meyneth, to whom she seems to be
place, he couldn’t help but devour unerringly devoted.
them all.

Changing the future

Otharon hijacks a drilling machine

and attempts to force Xord into
a river of pure ether beneath the
CHAPTER 7
bottom floor. Shulk realizes that this
"May I introduce... this year's legendary Heropon Riki!"
chain of events will lead to what he
saw in his vision, and saves Otharon
with the help of his allies.

Xord’s defeat Melia and the Knights

Xord is finally put out of his misery. A Telethia fights against a young girl
Before he disappears, he says some that her cohorts respectfully call “Lady
very cryptic parting words, hinting at Melia”. But none of her bodyguards
some greater truth behind the Faces are a match for the beast, and she
and the Monado. loses consciousness.

Dunban, back with a A vision of Prison Island

vengeance!
Outside of the Ether Mine, Metal Face Shulk thinks back to his visions of the
ambushes Shulk and his companions. future on Prison Island. New entities
Thankfully Dunban and Dickson come seem to have joined the fray, like
to their aid. another Faced Mechon, a wing-
headed man and even a giant.

stages of development. These words sparked a lot of debate among the fanbase! We therefore asked Tetsuya Takahashi and scenario writer Yuichiro Takeda to clarify some of the
the past. But taking this course of action would lead to countless people losing their lives. Knowing this, Shulk opposes Reyn. The former uses the power of the Bionis and the latter,

ally betraying you in this story was scrapped, then it was, “because after building so many connections and overcoming the odds together, it would have been too hard to conclude

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Makna Forest The End of Leone Telethia

Establishing shot presenting Makna While Shulk and Dunban keep the
Forest. monster trapped, Melia channels
her power and delivers the coup de
grâce. The discharge of ether is so
powerful that no trace of the Leone
Telethia is left.

Meeting Melia Lorithia in the Ancient Temple

On their way through Makna Forest, In the darkness of a strange

the group discovers a young lady laboratory, several Telethia bodies
lying unconscious on the ground. It seem to float inside aquariums. The
doesn’t take long for Shulk to realise shadowy figure of a woman can
that this is the same girl he saw in one be faintly seen in the background,
of his visions… observing the scene.

Meeting Alvis

In order to heal Melia’s wounds, Shulk

goes to find some pure ether crystals.
Suddenly, a young man with silver
hair named Alvis appears before
CHAPTER 8
"May I introduce... Your crown princess. Melia Antiqua!"
Shulk. Incredibly, he can control the
Monado as well!

Telethia, purged Eryth Sea

Alvis, by taking the Monado, comes Establishing shot presenting Eryth Sea.
to Shulk’s rescue and makes short
work of these lesser Telethia. The
young man may well have managed
to unlock new powers from the
Monado…

Melia’s awakening Vision of Melia

Sharla finally manages to heal the To obtain imperial sanction and enter
young girl. But when she wakes up, Prison Island, the group leave Frontier
she is so surprised to see a male Homs Village and traverse Eryth Sea to
so close to her that she instinctively reach the High Entia capital.
slaps Shulk across the cheek.

Meeting Riki Alcamoth

Following Melia’s demands, Shulk Establishing shot presenting

and his friends decide to help her Alcamoth.
conquer the Telethia. They arrive
at Frontier Village, the home of the
Nopon people, where to their surprise
they are joined by the “Heropon”
named Riki.

Leone Telethia The Crown Princess

At the heart of Makna Forest, the Melia is designated by the High Entia
party comes face to face with the Emperor Sorean to become the
gigantic Dinobeast. Melia decides future Crown Princess. However, to
to take matters into her own hands prove her worth and her devotion,
and attacks the monster with an she must overcome a dangerous
incredible charge of ether. trial…

The Monado’s new powers The trap

With its mind reading powers and Shulk and the others, realizing that
regenerative abilities, the Telethia Melia is the target of a conspiracy
seems impossible to beat! But Melia, against her, decide to enter the
after being encouraged by Shulk, High Entia tomb, only to fall into the
regains her self-confidence and lower levels after triggering the alarm
rejoins the fray. system.

Riki the thief?!

We all remember Riki, the bouncy Heropon who always has a spring in his step! In the first drafts of the scenario, the creative minds behind Xenoblade Chronicles came
up with this: “Riki, now Heropon despite his unheroic nature, is tasked with singlehandedly defeating the Dinobeast (Telethia). Of course to him, this is mission impossible!
Thankfully, Shulk and his companions happen to reach Frontier Village around this time. Riki sneaks past everyone while they’re asleep to steal the Monado, thinking
that with this weapon, he will be able to accomplish his mission…” We know nothing about what was in store for Riki after the fact, though.

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Establishing shot presenting the High Shulk and the others meet Melia in
Entia Tomb. her imperial villa. But the festivities are
cut short when he receives a new
vision, one in which Sorean meets his
end on Prison Island…

Tyrea and the Solidum Telethia The attack on the imperial

capital
Tyrea makes an attempt on Melia’s The Mechon army infiltrates Eryth
life, rejecting her for her Homs blood. Sea and launches their offensive on
When Shulk’s party finally comes to the imperial capital. Metal Face is
the rescue, she summons a Telethia overjoyed, saying: “Too slow! You’ll
to fight alongside her in an intense never stop me now!”
battle.

Tyrea’s retreat Ancient creatures

Thanks to a helping hand from Alvis, The High Entia’s defence systems,
Melia is safe once again. She drops being as ancient as they are, are
her ceremonial mask and offers her powerless to stop Metal Face’s
most beautiful smile, as proof of her onslaught. But the Mechon are
immense gratitude. soon met by the gigantic forgotten
monsters that protect the region.

The Assault on Bionis Sorean and the giant

Somewhere on Mechonis, a shadowy The barrier on Prison Island is finally

figure closely follows the fight broken by Emperor Sorean, allowing
between Shulk and the Telethia. This the release and reawakening of
figure then gives a single order: To the giant who was formerly its lone
commence the assault on Bionis. prisoner. He deploys a tremendous
power and releases a destructive
amount of energy.

Vision of the giant

"Heir to the Monado. Let the shackles

be released!"
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"I am Zanza."

Alvis and Sorean Prison Island

A month earlier, Alvis, the divine Establishing shot presenting Prison

seer, shows Sorean the future that Island.
awaits him should he not quickly act
to change it. The vision also clearly
shows Prison Island.

Back to the Imperial City Meeting Zanza

Having faced the trial of the Tomb, Shulk’s vision of his meeting with the
Melia publicly announces her giant is finally coming true! The giant,
ascendance to her people. Shulk and having been confined by the ancient
his companions are very impressed. High Entia, sits still in his chains, but
They can hardly believe that the gives the party his name: Zanza.
Melia they see before them is the
one they’ve come to know.

New machines Secrets of the Monado

High in the sky, the Mechonis deploys Zanza details the story of the Monado
its army of Mechon. Metal Face and explains that shackles are sealing
and newcomer Face Nemesis head away its true potential! He doesn’t
towards the imperial capital. hesitate to reveal the divine secrets
of the blade…

Kallian is a good guy!

We received a lot of comments about Kallian saying that: “I honestly thought he would turn out to be evil!” Many of you seemed to believe that because of the rictus
grin on his face after Melia is announced as the Crown Princess. But in truth, he was only smiling. As he’s a brilliant and popular young man, a lot of players fell into the
trap of thinking that he was hiding something. Though if we ask Tetsuya Takahashi, he says, “Actually no, he’s got nothing to hide.”

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The lance Valak Mountain

Metal Face wastes no time in Establishing shot presenting Valak

determining that Zanza is the source Mountain.
of the incredible power being
released from Prison Island. He then
takes his lance, adjusts the crosshair,
and lines up his shot…

Memories of Fiora Remembering the Monado

researchers
Zanza explains that by releasing the The group decides to pursue Fiora,
Monado’s true potential, the blade who they last saw heading toward
will be capable of slicing through the Mechonis. Alvis guides Shulk and
more than just Mechon. This brings his companions to the ruins of Ose
Shulk back to the day when Fiora Tower, where the Monado was once
was attacked by the Mechon. concealed.

The giant’s demise Mumkhar’s return

The gigantic lance falls from the sky Face Nemesis meets the group on
and stabs clean through Zanza’s their journey. Metal Face is hot on
heart. Sorean is murdered by Metal her heels, and finally reveals his true
Face, making Shulk’s grizzly visions all identity. Mumkhar emerges from the
too real. The young boy is consumed cockpit of the machine. Dunban
with fury. cannot hide his surprise.

Fiora’s face Leader of Mechonis

Now, Shulk’s Monado has been As Dunban and Mumkhar fight a

unbound, possessing new vicious battle to the death, Egil, the
capabilities. The blade can now cut Leader of Mechonis, lands to steal
through people! But Face Nemesis is away the Face Nemesis. He taunts
determined to stop him, and takes a Shulk, proclaiming: “If you want her,
blow meant for Metal Face. come and get her. You are more
than welcome on Mechonis.”

Zanza and Alvis

We thought that Zanza was destroyed

after being wounded by the lance.
However, his consciousness, still CHAPTER 11
extant, communicates with Alvis. “I "Are you really willing to kill another Homs?"
do what is necessary for this world?”
he says, feigning humility.

Sword Valley

Establishing shot presenting Sword

Valley.
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"Leader of Mechonis and agent of Meyneth."

Melancholy on Prison Island Egil’s ponderings

When they saw the new Face open Back on Mechonis, Egil ponders
up, the group was shocked to Zanza’s decision to unshackle the
discover Fiora in its cockpit! The joy Monado’s power. He also thinks of
of seeing her still alive melds with the Shulk, and more importantly, the
sadness of having to pursue her… in reason as to why he can control the
the enemy’s domain. Monado.

Face Nemesis Metal Face, the final battle

Mecha-Fiora isn’t really alone. Within Shulk’s party continues on their path
her rests the divine presence of Lady through Sword Valley. But at the
Meyneth. "I wish to see that boy gates of Galahad Fortress, Mumkhar
again... To meet with the one who opposes them again, determined to
wields the Monado," she explains. prove himself superior.

“The sheep that dreamed of becoming a shepherd” “The sheep that dreamed of becoming a shepherd”
No, there is no fable bearing this name, but this phrase represents the state of The sworn enemy of Shulk, Reyn and Dunban is none other than Mumkhar.
mind of certain characters. Those who are nothing but… slaves. Mumkhar controls a mech bearing the name “Metal Face”. Yet outside
of one or two instances, none of the main characters call it that. They
tend to call it names like “that metal faced Mechon” among others.

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 The end of Metal Face Fiora lives

Just as Mumkhar is about to be slain Shulk finally finds the heavily damaged
by Dunban, Shulk intervenes and puts remains of Face Nemesis. Fiora is still
an end to the battle. He pleads with in there, though she’s unconscious.
Dunban that their enemies are more “She’s still breathing!” he rejoices…
than just Mechon. They are Homs, like
themselves.

Visions of destruction The first kiss

After the end of the battle against Shulk gives the unconscious Fiora
Mumkhar, Shulk receives another a little bit of water through a kiss.
vision. He sees the Fortress collapsing, When she finally opens her eyes, she
and Face Nemesis, with Fiora on whispers, "I can't believe it. My first
board, falling out of the sky. kiss..."

Galahad Fortress Fiora’s Memories

Establishing shot presenting Galahad Fiora explains that after being taken
Fortress. away, she woke up with the body of
a machine. But a voice deep within
seemed to speak for her and took
control of her body, preventing her
from acting of her own accord.

Face Nemesis, under control Shulk and Fiora

Upon reaching the heart of the There are still many mysteries left
fortress the Monado’s powers are unsolved, but Fiora is finally back,
suddenly rendered useless. And and that’s all that matters for now!
unfortunately for Shulk, Fiora isn’t The young girl, staring straight into
getting her memories back. She still Shulk’s eyes, simply says, “I’m glad to
is under Egil’s control… be here.”

Galahad Fortress annihilated Monado rekindled

Has Fiora’s will finally taken over? Sadly, Mechon attack units interrupt
Face Nemesis manages to wrest their moment of tranquillity. Shulk is so
back control of itself and triggers a determined to protect Fiora that this
cataclysmic energy release. Egil, alone seems to restore some of the
speechless, has no choice but to Monado’s lost power…
retreat…

A hard fought reunion

Meanwhile, Reyn and Sharla set out

to look for Shulk. They are alerted by
CHAPTER 12 the sound of fighting by the shore.
"And, we found Fiora..." They then hurry to rescue their friend.

Shulk’s dream Gathering at the Hidden Village

Shulk has a dream. One from his Dunban, Riki and Melia, however,
youth, in which he sees himself falling manage to reach the Hidden Village.
into a deep abyss. However today, This is also where Shulk and the others
a second “him” looks down on him came to recover. Our heroes are
from above. happy to be reunited.

Looking for Fiora The Hidden Machina Village

Shulk washes up on a mysterious Establishing shot presenting the

beach. He decides to check on Fiora, Hidden Village of the Machina.
who fell with him when Galahad
Fortress began to explode.

Vanea’s breasts bounce? Here’s why…

She may be a Machina, but Vanea is obviously made of more than just solid metal! Many were quick to point out that the female characters’ breasts tend to bounce
when they make sudden movements... The developers gave us some wildly differing explanations for this: “The Monolith Soft team insisted that we keep it… (Yokata)”
“It’s because Vanea’s frame is spring loaded! (Takeda).” “One of the programmers was having a laugh, clearly… (Takami)”, etc.
We don’t know who’s telling the truth but, in the end, we’re not complaining!

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Jade Face

Sensing danger, Shulk evades

Jade Face’s opening salvo. Sharla,
however, is shocked when she hears
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER 13 a familiar voice say, "You did well to
“Staying
“This world
gives
is in us
disarray.”
the chance to change our destinies.” evade me…"

Fiora needs a hand Jade Face retreats

After the defeat of his sworn enemy The man inside Jade Face is none
and getting Fiora back, Shulk seems other than their lost companion:
to have completed his mission. Gadolt! However, his memory has
However, he has doubts about the been erased. Even Sharla’s desperate
future, on his role and what he should pleas cannot reach him.
do from now on…

A Face of Jade

At Mechonis, Egil comes to realise that

the weakness of the Face Mechon
has been lingering memories from CHAPTER 14
their former lives as Homs. He then "Meyneth, the villagers, everyone loved you."
decides to completely erase any
trace of these memories from his next
model.

View of Bionis and Mechonis Dream of the Monado

In order to know Egil’s true intentions, A voice asks: “Why do you desire to
Shulk and his friends decide to head change the future?” Shulk responds,
back to the Mechonis. Their path “It is natural to want to change
brings them to the outer reaches of an unhappy future.” “Then you
the Fallen Arm, offering an incredible must find your Monado,” the voice
view of their two worlds… concludes…

Mechonis Field Mechonis revitalizes

Establishing shot presenting the field What Egil desires above all is the
of the Mechonis. creation of a world where all the
beings of Mechonis can live without
fear. But for that to happen, he must
destroy the Monado…

Camp preparation Meeting Vanea

Dunban and his sister exchange Despite Gadolt’s powerful onslaught,

words. Fiora is still having difficulties Shulk’s party leaves the battle
getting used to her new body. Sharla, completely unscathed. Not a
though, laments Gadolt’s uncertain moment later, Vanea appears from
fate. the smoke, informing them that they
were protected by Lady Meyneth’s
powers.

Sharla’s memories Troops, advance!

Gadolt was a fierce fighter. During the On the Bionis, the Homs, Nopon and
previous war between the Homs and High Entia races band together in an
the Mechon, he had the courage to allied force. Guided by Kallian, this
fight, weapon in hand, until the day alliance has already thought through
was won… their strategies to win the fierce battle
that awaits them at Sword Valley.

The sniper Mechonis Central Factory

Shulk and his friends prepare to re- Establishing shot of Mechonis’ Central
enter the Mechonis. They have the Factory.
strange suspicion that they’re being
watched. Feeling a strong presence,
Dunban turns back suddenly, but
finds nobody behind him.

Unexplorable areas
Among the questions asked on our website by internet users, one stuck out above the rest: “Tell us more about places that the player can’t explore.” Like you all, we
would have loved to run around on the Bionis’ head or back. Tetsuya Takahashi certainly agrees: “I would have liked us to travel up to the horn of Bionis…” he says. The
view up there would have certainly been magnificent.

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The flying Havres weapon systems Vanea tries to convince Egil, but his
lead the Bionis Allied Force in will does not falter. Finally, he boards
their attack on Galahad Fortress. the Golden Face Yaldabaoth and
Vangarre’s silhouette stands proudly prepares himself for the final battle.
among them.

Mechonis Capital Agniratha Egil and Meyneth

Establishing shot of the Mechonis Yaldabaoth’s power is too much for

Capital, Agniratha. our heroes. Egil is so blinded by his
desire for revenge that even Meyneth
can no longer reach him.

Machina lore Mechonis’ soul

Atop the tower that looms over the Rejecting the very god he once
cloister, images of the history of the believed in, the plot against Bionis
Mechonis stream before the party. that Egil risked his life for comes to
Shulk and his companions see the fruition. The body of the Mechonis
truth of the Bionis and Mechonis. begins to stir.

Gadolt takes aim Destruction of the capital

In front of the Meyneth Cloister, Shulk and his companions try

Shulk once again evades Gadolt’s to escape the capital during its
onslaught, to the former soldier’s destruction, but they are too late.
astonishment. Though alarmed that
he sensed another attack without
seeing a vision, Shulk resolves to fight
Gadolt.

Gadolt’s memories

Gadolt seems to hesitate when

attacking Sharla. Recognizing that
memories of the people he loved still CHAPTER 15
linger within, Meyneth tries to release "You shouldn't have done that. Little brat."
Gadolt from Egil’s control.

Gadolt’s resurrection Mechonis’ awakening

A red light pours from Fiora’s chest, Thanks to Gadolt’s selfless sacrifice,
finally setting Gadolt free. Gadolt Meyneth awakens once more. Shulk
speaks of Egil’s intentions, and the full and his companions live, but they
extent of the horror of being under can only watch as Mechonis moves
Egil’s control returns to him. once again.

Alvis heading to the Mechonis Mechonis makes its move

While accompanying Kallian, Alvis The sword of the Mechonis is pulled

senses that the Mechon seem to have from the Bionis before Kallian’s
abandoned the fight before it began. disbelieving eyes. The Allied Force
This cannot mean anything good. He begins a hasty retreat.
heads out alone aboard a Havres to
find Shulk and his companions.

Egil’s will Junks sets sail

In the distant past, Zanza/Bionis was After the capital’s destruction, the
bent on eradicating the Mechonis. movements of the Mechonis seem
Egil, fuelled by his hatred for Zanza, to have stopped. Shulk and his
continues to fight to avenge his fallen companions board the repaired
brethren. Junks, thanks to the help of Dickson,
and use it to fly into the Mechonis’
Core a second time.

High Entia and Telethia don’t change back and forth

To be exact, we should instead say “the Telethia were not turned into High Entia.” We say this because people asked, “Were Telethia turned back into High Entia after
the end of the game?” In actuality, their original form is the Telethia, and that is how they would continue to exist when Zanza loses his powers. If somebody gave them
a temporary form and intelligence, how different would this story be?

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Junks breaking in The killing blow

Mechon seem to rain from the Dickson is a disciple of Zanza. He

sky when Junks attacks. Junks shoots Shulk in the back to ensure
miraculously dodges the assault and Zanza’s return. Such is the fate that
approaches the Mechonis’ Core. Lord Zanza decided.

Junk charging in Zanza’s resurrection

Junk charges into the Mechonis, The Bionis’ Monado beheads the
clears a path through the attacking Mechonis in one blow. To stop Zanza’s
Mechon, and arrives at the Ventilation rampage, Meyneth releases her
Conduit. Shulk and his companions Monado from her body and faces
rush to the Core. her enemy.

Shulk’s fatigue The death of Meyneth

Suddenly, an indescribable pain To protect Shulk’s body, Meyneth’s

goes through Shulk’s arm. He realizes soul leaves Fiora’s body. Since she
that the force dwelling in his body doesn’t have a host, she cannot
has started, little by little, to change survive. The goddess fades away,
nature. praying for a better world.

Bionis and Shulk’s Monado The ether deluge

The Monado of the Bionis yearns to With Meyneth’s Monado in hand,

destroy the Mechonis. Shulk starts Zanza cackles in glee. A gigantic
to worry about the immense power flow of ether bellows forth from Prison
of the sword that he holds. Fiora Island, saturating Eryth Sea.
comforts him.

Apocrypha The High Entia and Telethia

Mechonis reawakens. The weapon The concentrated ether flow engulfs

that hosted “Sword Valley” sinks deep the imperial capital of Alcamoth. The
into the Bionis. The force of the attack bodies of the High Entia are covered
shakes the Mechonis to its very core. in light and start to transform into
Even Shulk and his companions can Telethia.
feel it.

Mechonis’ Core light

Egil’s will, exacted through the Shulk’s life hangs by a thread.

Mechonis, is to annihilate the Bionis Egil stays to grant Meyneth’s final
entirely. He wishes to suppress the wish: evacuate everyone from the
Bionis, the disciples of Zanza, and Mechonis Core.
destroy the Monado.

Zanza’s curse Egil’s resolution

By overcoming the desire to kill, Shulk Bionis attacks Junks as it flies away
decides to create a future where from the dying Mechonis. Egil musters
Bionis and Mechonis live in peace. his strength to move the Mechonis’
However, these hopes are dashed by arm, and in doing so, saves Shulk and
a single bullet. his companions.

Dickson of the Trinity

Despite its renewed strength, the

Mechonis is completely destroyed.
CHAPTER 16 Dickson, accompanied by a swarm
“This is the passage of fate!” of Telethia, attacks Junks shortly after.

The villains
Excluding the more complex side characters like Tyrea, we like to think the game’s depictions of good and evil give it some charm. Xord is a villain due to unfortunate
circumstances, and though Egil, Mumkhar and Lorithia fell down a dark path, they are all just people who succumbed to their wrath. Mr. Takeda says, “As Shulk is a kind
soul, he cannot bring death to people who aren’t fundamentally evil.” We’re convinced.

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 Kallian spreads his wings Shulk’s recovery

All pure blooded High Entia become If everything goes as Zanza plans, then
Telethia when exposed to high all life on Bionis will be exterminated
concentrations of ether. This is their by the Telethia. However, Shulk, fully
true nature. But Kallian fights Dickson recovered, sets out to change that
until the end. future.

Drifting soul Alvis of the Trinity

Shulk’s consciousness desperately The future comes to Shulk, and

cries out that everything he did with Dickson’s Telethia is defeated. Alvis,
his companions was pointless. Alvis with his trademark detachment,
tells him, "Nobody else can decide summons his Sani Telethia to attack.
that. Only you."

Our future

With Shulk’s return, Dickson is

successfully repelled. The battle
CHAPTER 17 against Zanza finally begins in earnest.
"The choice is yours, creator. Tell me your decision for the future of
this world."

Junks’ medical centre To the final battle

Junks berths at Colony 6. Thanks to The disciples leave, following Zanza

the Machina’s collective knowledge, into the Bionis’ interior. Shulk and his
the creation of a new weapon -the companions board Junks and set out
Replica Monado- is complete. Yet to follow them.
Shulk has still not awoken from his
coma.

Fiora and Melia (1/2) Lorithia of the Trinity

Fiora leaves Junks, seeming to have Lorithia, another disciple of Zanza,

lost all hope. Melia, worried for her meets the party in the Bionis’ heart.
wellbeing, goes after her. Kallian is now completely transformed
into a Telethia and forced to fight
Shulk and his companions.

Fiora and Melia (2/2) Kallian and Melia

Melia understands that Fiora, more A light stands before Melia: Kallian’s
than anyone, is deeply connected soul. Kallian entrusts the future of the
to Shulk. "I'm nothing compared to High Entia to his sister’s leadership,
her," are the words that ring inside the before vanishing into the heavens.
princess’ head.

Alarm The battle for all beings

Colony 6’s alarm rings to announce Juju and Otharon protect their
the oncoming attack from Zanza’s comrades, putting their lives on the
Telethia horde. Leading them is line to face the Telethia in the battle
Dickson, once thought to be dead. for Colony 6. They are aided by a
Faced Mechon, all of whom now
fight for the same cause as them.

The passage of fate Disciple Dickson (1/2)

Everything moves along the passage "Enough talk, boy!", says Dickson,
of fate. Yet, it seems that the passage showing Shulk and his companions
of fate can be changed; this is a new the true strength of the Giants after
future of which Shulk may be the guiding them to Prison Island.
origin, as long as the tiniest flicker of
hope exists.

Bionis’ Left Shoulder

A place beyond imagination where at the end of the game, the Telethia are seen flying by in ancient times. Some may have noticed that this same place is where
Arglas speaks in the scene where we see Egil’s memories. According to Mr. Takami, the game’s art director, this is because no other location offered a better side profile
of the Bionis. It is a shame we weren’t able to explore it too.

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Disciple Dickson (2/2) The beginning of the world

Putting his former friendships aside, By felling Zanza, a new god is born.
Dickson stands in Shulk and Fiora’s This new god has a wish; All creatures
way. They have become the hope of forge their own future, in a world with
every being of Bionis and Mechonis. no gods.

Farewell, Dickson

Shulk’s mentor and adoptive father.

Dunban’s miserly comrade in arms.
The last of the Giants and a disciple
of Zanza. Undoubtedly, Dickson was EPILOGUE
all of those and more.

Zanza’s ruminations Beyond the sky

With a Monado in each hand, Zanza Once the threads of fate are severed,
has become the omnipotent ruler of Shulk and his companions take their
the passage of fate, or maybe not… first steps into a world of endless
Is the future he envisioned in danger? possibilities. All life now walks towards
the future. Hand in hand.

Zanza’s welcome

Having reached Memory Space,

Shulk and his companions finally
arrive to face Zanza. They aren’t here
to create a myopic world where the
future is predestined, but a vast world
where all are free.

Shattering the future

Shulk and Fiora cry out. Every being

will forge their own destiny; this is
the freedom they want to create.
In Shulk’s hand, the third Monado
alights.

The end of the world.

Shulk’s will aligns with the providence

of the world. Then, the voice of Alvis
speaks, saying the fate of the world
will be entrusted to Shulk.

Alvis the absconder

Meyneth the mechanical goddess turned into petals, Zanza the organic god was sliced in twain. This is how the two gods of Shulk’s world were destroyed. However,
what became of “Alvis” and the “Monado” that controlled both gods? Here is what Mr. Takahashi has to say: “The being who oversees the universe is gone, that means
that something made it disappear.” It’s up to us to find our own explanation.

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 Thus, let us build new foundations.
The endless cycle of the old world has
been broken.

To the people who would question

the gods, to those who want to know
the truth.

The Bionis and the Mechonis have What we see here represents
left many unsolved mysteries in everything. The light and darkness in
their wake. When life at last left their our hearts, the wind around us,
I hope we can move forward, and talk
bodies, they became a story we may all of it.
to our hearts' content.
never fully grasp.

It's you. It's you alone.

It's because you forge the legend of the Monado.

For those who want to know everything about Xenoblade

A strategy guidebook “Xenoblade: The Complete Guide”, only released in Japan includes all the following information: -The reason why Dunban can use the Monado,
-Information about the Trinity -The reason why Mechon eat people -Special points which the producer Tetsuya Takahashi brought a particular attention to -The time
limit of Face Mechon -Advice on weapon exchange -A general summary of the story and background -Messages from the development team.

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Selection of famous cutscenes

According to an online poll that took place in Japan, here are the five most popular cutscenes among the fans.
The cinematics, and certain parts of the dialogue, have been transcribed below. Like in the previous section, the
development team have left their thoughts in messages at the bottom of each page.

Dunban: You fought beside me

The scene where Dunban is overcome with a fit of
at Sword Valley!
rage when confronting Mumkhar on Valak Mountain. Why did you change sides?
Why the Mechon?
Mumkhar: You're as blind as you were then!
I've wanted you dead for years!
Shulk: What's happening?!
Reyn: Is the Bionis moving?!
Mumkhar: I wanted to get the Monado
so I could be the new hero!
Dunban: Is that it?!
That's the puerile reason you've
killed all those innocent people?
Ravaged our home!
Mumkhar: I love this body.
The power!
Mumkhar: Dunban, you'll never win!
Get on your knees
and worship me!
Dunban: Never.
I will strike you down
and all that you have become,
you wretched fool.
The Monado will stop you.
And then you will know
the shame of all that
you have done, traitor!
Mumkhar: Shut your mouth and come on!
Dunban, you'll never win! Get on your knees and worship me!

Never.
I will strike you down and all that you have
become, you wretched fool.

Despite many difficulties, this stunning scene finally gets its time to shine.
The scene where Dunban and Mumkhar are reunited, since they’re the two other main characters in the game, had to have all the necessary elements. The first is the
music, which crescendos and synchronises with how intense the actors’ performances are. According to the director, Mr. Kojima, the timing imposed by Mr. Takahashi,
the aspect of “engaging one’s life” and the background music being in tune with the images, when all put together, gives a really effective result. As the actor who
played Mumkhar, Norio Wakamoto, did some improvisations for this scene, we meticulously made Mumkar’s facial expressions match those of Wakamoto. As the actor
who played Dunban, Ryo Horikawa, has been in a number of projects with Mr. Wakamoto, and their dynamic felt very appropriate for the roles of Mumkhar and Dunban.

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 The scene where Shulk and Fiora recall their
reunion from the Fallen Arm

Shulk: Fiora.
You're awake.
Do you remember?
My name is Shu-
Fiora: I can't believe it.
My first kiss.
Shulk: You do remember me! Fiora!
Fiora: Of course I do. Shulk.
Fiora: I... I never forgot you, or the others.
Shulk: Then, why?
Fiora: Because I wasn't me anymore.
I wanted to call out,
but I couldn't.
Shulk: What do you mean?
Fiora: When it happened,
when Colony 9 was attacked
by the Mechon...
I thought I had died.
I felt the Mechon's claw
rip through me.
I couldn't remember anything.
There was no sound,
no light, no pain.
When I came round,
I had the body of a machine. Fiora.
And it felt like there was
someone inside me.
Shulk: Someone else?
The one who was
controlling the Mechon
you were in?
Fiora: Yes, that voice.
She knew what I wanted to do
and did it for me.
So I want to help her if I can.
Please, Shulk.
Shulk: All right.
Then we'll do everything we can
to find out what she
was trying to do.
Fiora: Thank you.
Shulk: Welcome back, Fiora.
Fiora: I'm glad to be here.

I can't believe it.

We hit upon the exact emotion we were

looking for, completely by accident.

Mr. Takami, the designer, told us that he really

appreciated Fiora’s first words in this scene. As she has
just woken from a long slumber, and her somewhat
incoherent response gives a very memorable
result. In reality, during the first recording, it just so
happened that the lines were delivered in a way
that fit the scene.

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The scene where the big brother, Dunban,

and the father, Riki, talk in front of the tranquil
oceans of the Fallen Arm.

Riki: Friends stop for Riki! Dunban: I have a sister.

Riki very hungry! And Riki sleepy! Her name is Fiora.
If Riki not rest now, Riki: Riki know.
Riki not keep going! She wears silver armour.
Dunban: We can't have that, can we? Shulk look everywhere for her.
We'll rest here Dunban: Indeed. Shulk and Fiora...
before going any further. Everyone knows
Melia, do you need to rest? they like each other,
Melia: I am fine. but they're just not
Riki: Good! Break time! ready I suppose.
Dunban: What's this? They are the perfect match,
Riki: Heropon Riki have big fight but if they don't hurry up
with fish. Riki win. and tell each other...
Grilled fish taste yum yum! Riki: Even Riki know that!
Dundun eat too. Dunban: I suppose everyone does.
Dunban: I thought you said you But now Fiora has become...
couldn't move if you didn't rest. something else.
Riki: Riki very tired. Riki: She forget Shulk.
But Riki very hungry too. She forget Dundun too.
Dunban: How considerate of you. Dunban: She did. But,
Riki: Riki not understand Dundun! Shulk won't give up that easily.
Dunban: Don't try to hide it. Knowing that he's out there
You realised Melia looking for her fills me with hope.
was lagging behind. I just wish I was there with him...
She would never admit Riki: Dundun take care of them!
how tired she was. Dunban: Hmm?
That's the real reason you asked. Riki: Dundun watch over Shulk.
Dunban: Now that's good fish. Dundun watch over Fiora.
Even in this strange place, That is all a daddypon can do.
at least the fish Riki make mistake.
tastes like it should. Dundun not daddypon.
Riki: Riki glad Dundun Dunban: Well, I am her older brother.
like yum yum fish! Riki: But just like daddypon,
Dunban: Yeah, thank you. watching over family.
Riki: Melly is tired, but Riki tired too. Same watch over.
And Dundun not look happy. Dundun do what he must.
Dunban: What's this? Dunban: Who would have thought it?
Am I that transparent? I never imagined I would be
Riki: Riki want to hear Dundun's story. getting such advice from you.
Riki listen carefully. Riki: Riki have big family of littlepon.
For Riki is the Heropon! Riki raised and say goodbye
Dunban: I'm not sure what to many littlepon.
that's got to do with it. Riki know some things.
Well, seeing as you're here. Dunban: You can say that again.
I'll tell you. I had you all wrong.
Riki: Yay! Riki listen.

But just like daddypon,

They are the perfect match, but if they watching over family.
don't hurry up and tell each other... Same watch over. Dundun do what he must.

This is why we created Riki’s personality.

This cinematic is centred on Riki’s personality. Mr Takeda, who is in charge of Scenario, wanted to include this scene since the start of the project. Giving this scene so
much importance proved a complicated task, but Mr. Takeda pulled it off. (Takeda) “What should the feel of this scene be? Is it too fast? Too slow? I remember those
questions really tripping me up.”
(Kojima) “Had it not been for this scene, we might have removed this annoying character from the game”
(Takami) “The voice actors were just as touched as we were by the dialogue in this scene, to the point where they would forget to re-listen to what they had just recorded”
(Takeda) “In the script, before this scene there was a conversation between Shulk and Fiora, then one between Reyn and Sharla, which in my opinion were pretty
predictable events to occur. Then I was surprised to see there was this scene, and we were all so touched by it that it had to make the cut.”

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 The scene where, after having defeated Disciple
Lorithia, Melia gives Riki a big hug as she cries.

Melia: Brother!
Brother?
Is that really you?
I have longed to see you!
Kallian: I too, Melia.
Melia: Brother, I must apologise.
To you and to everyone.
Kallian: Because of our transformation
into Telethia?
Melia: I am a princess.
But I brought misfortune
upon the High Entia. I... I...
Kallian: You are mistaken, Melia. Kallian say "Hope of Bird People."
The Telethia gene lies dormant
within us all. There was no
escaping the cursed blood in our
veins, sister. It was fate.
That is why our father sought
to dilute the bloodline.
You are the hope of the High Entia.
You will not transform
into a Telethia.
Even after the Bionis
has reawakened, you can still
succeed the imperial line.
You have the power
to end our suffering. Knowing this,
both I and father were happy to
sacrifice ourselves. It was our
choice.
Melia: Brother.
Kallian: There is no need to fear.
After all, this is precisely our wish.
Kallian: In the end, you are the only ones
who can stop Zanza.
Melia: Yes.
Kallian: Now, leave her to me.
You must go.
You must accompany Shulk.
Lorithia: No! My Telethia! You! Riki. You, too, heard his parting words.
What have you done?!
Melia: I have done nothing. This is your
destiny. Accept it with dignity!
Lorithia: My body! No!
I was promised immortality!
Melia: Brother.
Kallian: Melia.
At long last I can be with Father.
You must now live your own life.
The path you forge.
The future you choose.
That is the hope of the High Entia.
Melia: Thank you, Brother.
Your words will stay
with me forever.
Shulk: His words?
Riki: Riki heard.
Riki heard Melly's brother.
Kallian say 'hope of Bird People'.
Where Melly's brother?
Riki not see him, but Riki hear him.
Melia: Riki. You, too,
heard his parting words.
Thank you.

The reason we gave Riki a serious tone.

During the course of the cutscene, Riki barely reacts compared to the other characters present. “It was difficult because if Riki was just a spectator, the scene would
feel incomplete. However, by the end of the scene, this exchange will have made a huge impact on the player)” (Mr. Takeda)

Otherwise, the Monolith Staff who saw this scene found a Melia who, though clearly impacted by the loss of her brother, once again speaks with her heroic poise.

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Zanza: It is from me that all life is born.

The scene where Meyneth takes control It lives only for me.
of Fiora’s body and launches a series And it shall be returned!
of attacks against Zanza using her So you have finally unleashed
Monado. your Monado.
And there was me thinking
you would die with dignity.
Meyneth: I finally understand.
The futures of our children
belong to them alone.
Though we are their creators,
their lives are theirs to control.
Even if the passage of fate is
as you have decided,
I will teach you the strength
of their will to resist. Zanza.
If you choose to deny
the existence of every
living being but yourself,
then I choose to fight.
To fight for them!
Fiora: That's right.
We won't let you erase
everyone's futures!

May you rot in that shell for all eternity!

The beautiful silhouette of Meyneth, the mechanical goddess

In the game, this is the only scene where we can see Meyneth’s body in its entirety. Her design was revised several times, just to have her be seen for only a few seconds.
After we first viewed this scene, we heard team members saying “We sure worked hard for this'', “Just for this scene” , and “She’s beautiful”, while not even realizing
that lots of them held their breath during the whole scene.

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 This is what I wish.
This world belongs to you all.

Zanza: Something wrong?

Is this the height of your skill?
You call yourself a god?!
And you talk of sharing this world with me?!
Zanza: So that's why. The dead boy is important to you.
The Homs are nothing but bacteria
clinging to my body!
Meyneth: They are living beings!
If you cannot understand this,
you have no right to call yourself a god!
Zanza: And who decides that? A god.
Because only a god may decide.
This world only needs one god, Meyneth.
May you rot in that shell for all eternity!
Sharla: Fiora!
Zanza: Face me like a god.
If not, then say goodbye to your putrid friends!
Meyneth: Zanza!
Vanea: Meyneth!
Zanza: Such a fool.
Meyneth: This is what I wish. This world belongs to you all.
Create a world... with no need for gods.
Fiora: Meyneth!
Zanza: This is the passage of fate!

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but not even those posed any concern

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SECRET
Those peaceful days wouldn't last
forever, though.
Author: Yuichiro Takeda

EPISODE
That day, swarms of Mechon launched
Editor: Tetsuya Takahashi an assault on Colony 9 from their new
Illustrator: Kotaro Yamada intermediary base in Colony 6. The sudden
raid shattered the peace that had lasted
Xenoblade Insert Story - Home Again a little over a year. It also marked the
beginning of Shulk and his friends' journey.
The Bionis has revived, and the threat of the Telethia envelops the world. Now, Colony 9 was prepared for battle
This is a record of an untold story—one that will decide not only the future of against the Telethia, creatures that could
Shulk and his companions, but also the fate of Fiora, who has been stripped
of Meyneth's Monado. soar freely through the air and strike from
anywhere. They existed solely to reap
the life from all living things on the Bionis.
0 The streets filled with day workers
There was no escape from them.
heading home while Self Defense Force
The people toiled day and night to
The world of the Bionis—a land that soldiers took up their positions for night
fortify their defenses against the Telethia.
stretches across the body of an enormous duty. As he watched people come and
Yet, somehow, regular, everyday life had
god. Situated on its right calf is Colony 9, go, Shulk was suddenly overcome by a
returned to the town. It wasn't exactly
a settlement for the dwindling members feeling of déjà vu.
the same peacefulness as before, but
of the Homs race. It's said that there once There was a time when the people were
the seething anger that had filled the air
existed about ten colonies in all… most at constant war with the Mechon. Colony
immediately after the Mechon invasion
of which were destroyed by Mechon 9 was nothing more than a rearward base
was nowhere to be felt now.
attacks. at the time, however. Most of the fighting
(Everyone's grown so strong… Even this
Colony 9 had endured thus far against the cold, metallic invaders from
town has.)
because of its fortuitous distance from the the Mechonis took place on the Sword
Yes, even the town. Just as a person
Mechonis. Although falling, detached bits Plains. There were occasional rumours of
can toughen his or her mind and body, so
of the Bionis' body posed an occasional stray Mechon wandering into Gaur Plain,
threat from above, there was no question
that this colony was a precious, peaceful
haven for the Homs.
For Reyn, Dunban, Fiora, and Shulk, this
was their one and only home.

1
"Hey, Shulk… Got a minute?" Dean, a
researcher at least ten years older than
Shulk, called out to him inside the Weapon
Development Laboratory. He had come
to Shulk long ago for help too, hoping Shulk
could act as a matchmaker between
himself and a widow he had fancied.
It seemed Dean hadn't changed a bit
during Shulk's long absence, however.
(I don't know much about this sort of
thing, either, actually…)
Dean continued to speak, unaware of
Shulk's inner feelings. But, because Dean
was his senior and because he needed
help, Shulk couldn't rudely turn him away.
Instead, he answered as always, "That
doesn't sound good."
Dean's request turned out to be a
simple-enough task. Compared to being
sent into monster-filled caves or being
sent up and down the Bionis countless
times, his trivial little errand was nothing
at all.
"I'm glad everything worked out."
Shulk said. Dean nodded at this with a
beaming smile. Despite his poor sense of
humour, he was a good-natured person
deep down.
Shulk climbed the staircase in the lab
and stepped into the military district
outside. Evening enveloped the sky. Shulk
hadn't been able to finish his research
today, either. Not necessarily because of
Dean, though; his goal was basically a
wild goose chase to begin with.
(I'm certain what Linada said is correct,
but…)
Drearily, Shulk crossed the military
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too can a town grow stalwart. The people Linada had given him. No matter how slim
of Colony 9 had gained the strength to the chances were, this was something he
live their everyday lives while remaining was absolutely determined to do. But, 2
ever vigilant. unlike with the Replica Monado task, this
Shulk breathed an inner sigh of relief. was something he hadn't told anyone Fiora's home-cooked food was
He and his companions would soon else about… "amazingly" good. The camp food she
have to head into the Bionis' interior to Shulk left the military district, crossed made during the journey was tasty, too,
do battle with a god—a final battle from the central plaza, and made his way to of course. But finally being home again
which there was no turning back. Before the residential district. He greeted the with her familiar spices and ingredients
doing so, though, they decided to tend to artist Kenny Rohan as he passed by, but seemed to help her unleash her full
unfinished business, to ensure they would was ignored. Sesame was finally awake, potential. Shulk, who had arrived late,
have no lingering regrets. but seemingly not awake enough to was thoroughly enjoying the food. Fiora
recognise Shulk. was delighted to see this as she prepared
The party's journey had yielded many After making his way past shops that more to eat.
findings, including some that the Weapon had just opened for the night, Shulk finally Visitors were once common to
Development Laboratory could utilize. reached the city's entrance. Dunban's home. Besides Fiora's childhood
Putting this information to good use [Translation note: the above path friends Shulk and Reyn, Dunban's war
was one of Shulk's unfinished tasks. The indeed seems to be slightly strange in the buddies Mumkhar and Dickson were also
Machina, natives of the Mechonis, had Japanese version, unless Shulk decided to regular visitors, as were Colonel Vangarre
used their technology to create a Replica take a really long and weird path through/ and Lieutenant Colonel Kantz of the
Monado for him. If more could be made, around the colony for some reason] Self Defense Force. But after the battle
the Homs could gain an extraordinary There stood Dunban and Fiora's house. of Sword Valley, the only people who
fighting edge. Dunban had chosen this location so ever came to see Dunban were get-well
Dean, both surprised and ecstatic, that he could rush to the scene of an visitors.
began to examine the data Shulk emergency faster than anyone else,
provided. (Metalware had always been should disaster strike. Much time had passed since then,
his area of expertise, not cabbage rolls.) however. The old war buddies who'd
Shulk also had one other goal—a Shulk opened the door he had passed once sat at the dining room table were
glimmer of hope that the Machina doctor through countless times since he was a now replaced by Sharla, Riki, and Melia.
child and entered the home. The sight of the lively dinner gathering
warmed Shulk and Dunban's hearts.
At least until the food on the table ran
out.
"Hey, pops! That was my food!"
"Reyn eat plenty already. Riki deserve
to eat for working hard all day!"
"I'm the one who did the work! All
you did was spew poison and fire from
behind!"
"It burn up lots of calories. Riki need to
refill or else dizzy-dizzy!" Riki said, stuffing
his mouth with Energy Aubergine.
Dunban was dumbfounded. "How on
Bionis can you fit all that food in such a
tiny body?"
Reyn and Riki began chasing each
other around. Sharla could only shrug her
shoulders. "Honestly, now. It looks like you
both could use a cool-down."
Melia calmly made her way to the
kitchen. "I don't mean to rush you, but
we ought to serve the next dish now. This
commotion around the dinner table is
unbearable." Melia said as she picked up
a serving dish.
"Wait. That stew is for you, Melia," Fiora
said without turning around. "I'll serve Reyn
and Riki's in a minute," she continued,
while stirring a pot.
"…I've already had my fill. You needn't
put me ahead of the others."

"Oh, no, that's not it. I set some aside just

for you, before I added Reyn's favourite
Spicy Cabbage."
Indeed, Melia wasn't very fond of Spicy
Cabbage. But her way of life had never
allowed her to be fussy about food. She
had been taught from a young age that
it would be shameful for a member of the
imperial family to be picky about food,
especially food offered by the citizens.
Reyn had once shared some Spicy
Cabbage with her on Gaur Plain, and she
courteously ate it all. Reyn had meant no
ill will by it, of course; she knew he was
simply being friendly. (Although she did
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gave her a second helping with a big there was nothing visibly wrong at all. direction. Every night, she held Fiora's
smile…) Fiora's body was most likely experiencing hand as she moaned in her sleep. Melia
"Was that a bit presumptuous of me?" some sort of technical problem that only did this because there was nothing else
Fiora timidly asked. Linada would understand. she could do… but shouldn't Shulk have
"No, no, not at all… Thank you." Melia took Fiora's hand and thought been doing it instead?
"You've really loosened up, I must say. fervently, "I wish I could do SOMETHING." Of course, it made no real difference
It's nice. You're much more open and She felt concern for her friend's wellbeing, if it was Melia's hand or Shulk's hand; a
candid now." as well as a sense of powerlessness. Then hand wasn't going to magically cure
Melia wasn't sure how to respond to a seething sense of anger, followed by Fiora's physical problems. Melia was fully
this casual remark. She wasn't necessarily unfocused frustration. aware of this, but reluctant to accept it.
offended, but having been raised by Just then, Melia glimpsed a familiar Although they were in the safety of
the less-direct High Entia, she was still figure outside the window. It was Shulk, the town now, there was no telling when
unaccustomed to this sort of language. who was supposed to be asleep in a Telethia might strike. Melia donned
That said, however, Melia admired Fiora's Dunban's room upstairs. Stellar defensive equipment and set out
ability to openly express her emotions, (Where is he going at this hour of the after Shulk. He was headed back to the
both pleasant and unpleasant alike. night…?!) research lab he had holed himself up in
Lately, Melia even found herself thinking, Melia sent her unfocused rage in Shulk's during the day.
"I wish I could be like her… I wonder if
I ever can."
"Okay, big eaters! Here's some
more food to tuck in to! This has Tasty
Sausage AND Piranhax Belly Meat, so
it should be very filling!"
Reyn and Riki's eyes immediately lit
up.

"For real?!"
"Oh, Riki love Fiora! Riki let rub-rub
later!"
Apparently the two could be friends,
as long as there was plenty of food
left to eat. Reyn poured some stew
into Riki's plate. The two began to eat,
side-by-side.
"You ought to eat up too, Melia.
Before it gets cold."
"Oh, yes…"
Melia picked up her plate and sat
at the table. She took a spoonful and
brought it to her mouth.
"…It's delicious."
Without the Hot Cabbage, the
stew was light in flavour and perfectly
suited for her High Entia palate. This
was the first meal in a long time that
Melia genuinely, truly enjoyed. She
savored the flavour as she took another
spoonful.

3
That night, Melia was awakened
from her light sleep by a muffled,
anguished cry.

Melia sat up in her bed and looked

out the window. Ether light twinkled in
the darkness of night, indicating that
daybreak was still far off.
Makeshift beds had been set up for
Melia and Sharla in Fiora's old room,
on the first floor of Dunban's home.
Fiora, of course, slept in her own bed
that had always been there.
Sharla was snoring heartily in the
next bed. As expected, Fiora was the
one in pain. Melia stood up and went
over to her.
(She's enduring another painful
night…)

Truthfully, Fiora's moaning had

woken Melia up several nights in a
row. But there was nothing Melia could
do for her. She wasn't sweating in her
sleep, nor did she have a fever. In fact,

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 Shulk went to straight to the lab. Once thing. But how can you blindly ignore the records. The team members, including
there, he began searching a bookshelf nightly suffering of a single person?!) Shulk's parents, had investigated the ruins
for something, unaware that Melia was Shulk had no idea that Melia was in the of ancient civilizations scattered across
watching him from the doorway. He lab with him, or that she harboured such the Bionis. Shulk hoped that the device
appeared to be looking through very old anger. His thoughts were focused entirely might've been mentioned somewhere
paper documents. On closer inspection, on the Biotic Regeneration Device. in their findings. So, while working on
the room was absolutely littered with The Biotic Regeneration Device was a the Replica Monado mass-production
similar texts. He was likely continuing the piece of ancient High Entia technology project, he continued to contend with
research he had begun during the day. Linada had told him about. No one piles of books and documents.
Shulk's passion to achieve what among the present-day High Entia knew Melia entered the room, oblivious to
needed to be done was always his strong how it worked, but it could supposedly the thoughts going through Shulk's mind.
suit. His sincerity had saved Melia before, free Fiora from her suffering. Not even the "Shulk! What are you doing here?!"
in fact. The Replica Monados he was Machina could recreate the device... "M-Melia…?"
now working on would undoubtedly save but there WAS a chance one still existed Unfortunately, Shulk was just about to
many lives, too. Even so, Melia wanted to somewhere out there, in working order. move a heavy bundle from the top of the
shout at him… Trusting in Linada's words, Shulk pored bookcase. Taken by surprise, he lost his
(Saving countless others is a wonderful through the Sacrament Research Team's balance and fell onto the floor… right on
top of Melia. The weight of decades
of research became literal, physical
weight as tome after tome came
crashing down on their heads.
"…Look out!"
Shulk, hoping to shield Melia from the
avalanche of texts, covered Melia's
body with his own.

Then it happened.

Melia speaks to the verification
device.
"As successor to the imperial line, I
hereby order that control be yielded
to me."

Dunban looks away. He doesn't

want to be seen crying, it seems. "It
appears we're in your debt once
again."
Reyn answers with a laugh. "You
can count on me. I'll protect Shulk until
then. I promise."
"Come. This is the right decision for
you to make. Please enter the device,"
Linada urges.
…And then Fiora smiles with a look
of resolve.
"I…"
"What's wrong, Shulk?!"
Colour returned to the world. At the
centre of it was Melia, on the verge of
tears.

"Melia… Where am I…?"

He saw his familiar lab, with
documents scattered everywhere.
After a moment, Shulk realized that his
senses had returned from a short trip
into the future.
"Oh, I see. That was…" Melia trailed
off. She finally realized that Shulk hadn't
passed out while trying to protect her—
instead, his special ability had been
activated.

"Did you see the future?"

Shulk nodded and began to explain
what he had seen.
Linada had been talking about a
Biotic Regeneration Device, which
was precisely what he was looking for
now. In front of her stood Fiora. She
was surrounded by the others, who
all seemed happy. And then Melia
used her identification to open a door.
A door that led to a room with the
device…
"…In short, it was the thing you've

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been researching?" "Yes, I believe so." Fiora's body would last that long without
"Yeah… There's supposedly a device "I see… It appears we're in your debt her Monado. But explaining this wouldn't
somewhere on Bionis that can change once again." have changed Fiora's mind in the least.
Fiora back. And now I know where it is. " Shulk tried not to look as Dunban In which case, there was only one thing
"Then…!" turned away. He knew from his vision of Linada could do as a doctor.
The colour of realization spread across the future that Dunban didn't want to be (Very well… If that's what you want,
Melia's face, then transformed into joy. seen weeping. then I'll make sure your current body keeps
"Yes, and it's all thanks to you, Melia. "Can this really… turn me back?" Fiora going for as long as possible. I'll even give
The Biotic Regeneration Device is here, whispered with a dubious expression. it every extra minute and second I can.)
in Colony 9. You're the one who showed Linada laid a hand on her shoulder and Reyn and Dunban stood side-by-side,
it to me!" replied, "Yes, it can. Although your body looking down at the streets below them.
Melia launched herself onto Shulk's is a machine now, you still have parts of "Let's come back here for sure,
back. "That's wonderful, Shulk!" your biological form. This system will use its Dunban."
Melia's elation was followed by a tinge genetic data to reconstruct your original "Indeed. And, once the battle is over,
of regret. Shulk had been concerned for body." we can get Fiora her old body back and
Fiora after all. She realized that she had "Riki not understand, but this make all live here, together…"
been remiss to have ever doubted him. Fiora squishy-squishy! And then she give Shulk nodded at their words. "Yes.
Riki snuggles!" Because… this is our home."
Fiora giggled. "Of course." Although And so Shulk and his companions set
4 she smiled at Riki, she also seemed faintly out for the cave on their way to Gaur
hesitant. Sharla keenly picked up on this. Plain. Behind them, standing as it always
Shulk's party, now joined by Linada "What's wrong? Is something the had, was Colony 9. Their one and only
who had quickly arrived from Junks, now matter?" home.
stood in the Mag Mell Ruins. "Well, it's, umm… Just how long will this
"This ornamentation… I've seen it in the regeneration take, Linada?"
imperial capital before." Melia was struck Linada fiddled with the control panel
by a feeling of déjà vu. For what she saw while she answered. "Hmm… For your
bore a strong resemblance to an imperial body, I believe half a year should do."
underground building. "Half a year…" Fiora's face turned grim.
"These are no ordinary ruins. They're Reyn swung his right arm around and
the innards of an ancient High Entia flying smiled as he tried to cheer her up. "Half
machine." a year, huh? You can count on me. I'll
Linada's words stunned Shulk and protect Shulk until then. I promise."
his companions. For the Colony 9 Self "Come off it, Reyn. You know I don't
Defense Force, these ruins had been a need your protection. I'll be just fine."
convenient source of ether cylinders, "Come. This is the right decision for
as well as a handy training spot full of you to make. Please enter the device."
monsters and defense systems. It turned Linada said, opening the capsule from
out, however, that the ruins were actually the control panel. "Take a nap in here,
the interior of a flying machine that likely and in half a year your body will be as
crash-landed long, long ago. good as new."
"They developed their own unique But Fiora held her right hand to her
type of technology, different from the chest and smiled with a look of resolve.
Machina's. The Biotic Regeneration "No, I… I'd rather not."
Device is one such example. The fact
this system is still in such good condition
suggests the Regeneration Device might 5
still be intact, too."
The party stood in a storage hanger— From atop the hill leading to Teraph
the same one from which Shulk and the Cave, Shulk and Fiora looked down at
others used to retrieve ether cylinders. At Colony 9.
the back of it was a sealed door. Melia "Are you really sure about this, Fiora?"
stepped toward it. "Stop asking the same question over
"As successor to the imperial line, I and over. Oh, Shulk, you're always
hereby order that control be yielded to that way." Fiora replied. Unlike Shulk,
me." Fiora now felt completely free from her
Long ago, this flying machine had worries. Because she had made the firm
belonged to the ancient High Entia. Its decision that she wouldn't go into the
defense system, after ages of faithfully Regeneration Device. For now, at least.
protecting the vehicle as ordered by If Fiora were to regenerate her body
its former master, now acknowledged now, she would have to sleep for half a
Melia as its new operator. And then, for year. The god probably wouldn't wait that
the first time in centuries—maybe even long. The Telethia were set to eradicate
millennia—the sealed door opened. all life on the Bionis. Shulk and his friends
The party continued further inside, needed to slay the god—slay Zanza—
unhindered by the defense system. And before that could happen. A Word from Illustration contributor of
then there it was, just as Shulk had seen But if Fiora went into the Regeneration the Secret Episode: Kotaro Yamada:
in his vision of the future… the Biotic Device, she wouldn't be able to help
Regeneration Device. them fight… "Xenoblade was an absolutely
"This is it… No question about it." Shulk "I've made up my mind. I'm going to incredible game; it was without a
said. Linada nodded in agreement. fight alongside you with this body. I can doubt one of the most well-crafted
There sat a system of complicated- always change back later. It's like I said RPGs I've ever played in my life. Just
looking equipment, centred around a before, I'd rather fight by your side than when I had planned on drawing
transparent capsule large enough to fit stay behind and worry. " some thank-you drawings, I got the
a person. Dunban looked at the device Linada felt conflicted. There was no fortunate chance to provide some
and stuttered, "Then… this device can telling how long the coming battle would insert art. I look forward to future
give Fiora her body back?" last, and there was no guarantee that Nintendo and Monolith collaboration
projects!"

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The main events of the world of Xenoblade

The story of Xenoblade Chronicles takes place over a very long period of time, from the death of the Old World to the genesis
of the New World. Every significant event in the game has been edited and collected below. There are still many mysteries
and things that remain obscure, but we would be delighted if they pique your curiosity and become food for thought.

A phase transition experiment, related to the creation of the universe, is performed by a person named Klaus on Earth’s orbital satellite.
Original Times (more than tens of thousands of years

Due to the effects of the phase transition experiment, a closed world isolated from other universes is born. The Bionis and the Mechonis arise from the
endless sea that fills it.
Klaus becomes the god of the New World as Zanza, the soul of the Bionis, and the female researcher who tried to stop Klaus becomes Meyneth,
the soul of the Mechonis. A conscious body is born from the computer that manages the phase transition experiment facility, and it is set as the
supervisor of the Providence of the world.
Chronicles of Bionis Chronicles of Mechonis
From one of his cells, Zanza, the soul of the Bionis, creates a form of Meyneth, the soul of the Mechonis, creates an inorganic form of intelligent
ago?)

organic life: Telethia. Then by giving intelligence to some of the Telethia, life: the Machina.
he creates two new races: the Giants and the High Entia. When the High
f

Entia are exposed to high concentrations of ether, they become Telethia

again.
Birth of Arglas, Egil, Miqol and others.

​​First exchanges between the Giants and High Entia of Bionis, and the Machina of Mechonis.

​​Arglas and Egil bond and discuss what exists outside of their world.

The High Entia build their Imperial Capital, Alcamoth, on Eryth Sea. The Machina develop an advanced culture and build their capital,
Agniratha, in the centre of Mechonis.

Chronicles of Bionis Chronicles of Mechonis

Arglas the Giant finds the Monado. As he grabs it, Zanza takes possession
of his body.
​​Now able to exact his will through the body of Arglas, Zanza manipulates
The battle of the two titans.

the Bionis and begins the fight to destroy Mechonis. Zanza gives Dickson
eternal life and makes him his disciple. Lorithia and Alvis also become
disciples of Zanza.
Agniratha is devastated by Bionis and the Telethia. The Machina are
almost completely wiped out, but some, like Miqol, Egil or Vanea, survive.
Mechonis manages to deeply wound the Bionis.
The Ancient High Entia, taking advantage of Zanza’s weakened state,
lock his body within the confines of Prison Island, and imprison his soul
and the Monado in Ose Tower. The history of the Great War will be
handed down from generation to generation among the High Entia and
engraved on many steles.
The few Machina who survived take refuge on the Fallen Arm and
Mechonis field.
​​Entrusting the Machina to watch Zanza from afar, Meyneth plunges into a
deep sleep.
Chronicles of Bionis Chronicles of Mechonis
Many thousands of years ago?

The High Entia ancestors study the factor that transforms them into Egil proclaims himself leader of Mechonis and decides to invade Bionis. He
Telethia. They establish a theory of crossing with Homs. They build the eliminates the Machina who oppose him.
tomb to preserve their memories and various systems to estimate the
percentage of integration with the Homs.
Egil commences the mass production of Face Mechon.

The High Entia build a defence system to protect Alcamoth from a

Mechonis attack, as their prophecy foretells.
The Bionite Order is gaining momentum in Alcamoth. Their inquisitors The Mechon begin their assault on Bionis. These attacks will succeed over
become more and more powerful. the next several hundred years.
​​The 47th ruler of the High Entia, Emperor Lumian, disbands the Bionite
Order, but its members continue their activities in secret. A new race, the
Homs, grows in number and begins founding colonies on the Bionis.
Chronicles of Bionis Chronicles of Mechonis
The time of Dunban and Shulk

Lorithia becomes leader of the Ministry of Research, and Alvis the imperial
family’s Seer. Both start to observe High Entia.
151 years ago
Sorean and First Consort Yumea have a son, named Kallian.
88 years ago
Sorean and a concubine give birth to Melia. Melia’s mother disappears.
40 years ago
Birth of Riki.
30 years ago
Birth of Dunban and Mumkhar.
21-29 years ago
Sorean becomes the emperor of the High Entia.

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21 years ago
Birth of Sharla.
19-20 years ago?
The Monado research group goes in search for the "Monado" sword that
will allow them to resist the Mechon, and Shulk's parents join the team.
18 years ago
Birth of Shulk, Reyn and Fiora.
15-17 years ago?
Dunban and Fiora’s father is killed by the Mechon.
14 years ago
​​The Monado expedition team finds the Monado at Valak Mountain. This
wakes Zanza for a moment and the team members, drained of all their
ether energy, are killed. Shulk, aged 4, also dies, but he is resurrected by
Zanza, who makes him his vessel.
​​Dickson takes the Monado and Shulk (who has become Zanza's host) to
Colony 9.
1-3 years ago?
Reyn enters the Defence Force.
The attacking Mechon destroy all colonies except colonies 6 and 9.
Construction of Galahad Fortress. A device that can transfer ether from
the Bionis to the Mechonis is installed in Sword Valley.
1 year ago The beginning of the invasion of Sword Valley.
The Battle of Sword Valley begins. Dunban is considered the most suitable
candidate to handle the Monado. The other candidates are assigned to
the Defence Force.
​​Dunban repels the Mechon, but loses the use of his right arm. Mumkhar is
abducted by the Mechon.
Present
The Time of Dunban and Shulk

• Riki is chosen as the Heropon of Frontier Village. • Egil begins creation of a new generation of Mechon, all of which use
• Shulk begins to study the Monado based on Dickson’s papers. integrated Homs organs to counteract the Monado.
• Colony 6 is invaded by the Mechon. The inhabitants are either • The mechanised Homs, all of whom are immune to the Monado, are
devoured or kidnapped. Sharla, Juju and a few villagers manage to complete. They become the central units of a new breed of Mechon,
escape and find refuge on the Bionis’ Leg. dubbed ‘Faces’.
• Colony 9 is attacked by the Mechon. Fiora and a number of others are • The Mysterious Face leads the Mechon attack that destroys Colony 6.
killed by the attacking Face Unit. • Metal Face leads an attack that ravages Colony 9.
• Armed with the Monado, Shulk and Reyn leave Colony 9.
• Shulk and his companions defeat the Mysterious Face and rout the
Mechon who attacked Colony 6.
• Colony 6 begins its reconstruction under Juju’s oversight.
• Melia and her escorts leave Alcamoth to hunt an unusually powerful • Face Nemesis is completed, with Fiora as the central unit. Vanea
Telethia. implants Meyneth’s soul within Fiora.
• Melia manages to defeat the Telethia with the help of Shulk and his • Meyneth goes into action using Fiora’s body.
companions. • Egil conducts a second campaign against the Bionis.
• In order to become Crown Princess, Melia goes to the High Entia Tomb. • Metal Face and Face Nemesis lead a squadron of Mechon to attack
• Melia is attacked by Tyrea. Eryth Sea.
• After passing the Trial of the Tomb, Melia is inaugurated in Alcamoth. • Metal Face, Face Nemesis and the Gold Face, piloted by Egil, leave for
Her older brother, Kallian, becomes regent. Valak Mountain.
• Sorean releases the seals on Prison Island and encounters the
imprisoned Zanza. Borrowing the Giant’s power, Sorean puts a stop to
the Mechon attack.
• Zanza removes the security constraints that bound the Monado. Struck
by a spear made by Egil, Zanza’s body disintegrates; only his spirit • Metal Face is defeated.
remains. • Gold Face activates an anti-Monado field which renders Shulk’s
• Metal Face kills Sorean. weapon powerless.
• Shulk and his companions meet Face Nemesis at Valak Mountain. They • The energy Meyneth deploys through Fiora destroys the fortress.
are attacked by Metal Face and Gold Face. • Jade Face is completed, with mechanised Gadolt as its pilot.
• Shulk and his companions fight Metal Face in Sword Valley. • Thanks to all of the ether sucked from Bionis, Egil manages to awaken
• At Galahad Fortress, Shulk fights Gold Face and Face Nemesis, which is Mechonis. When Mechonis starts moving, Agniratha is destroyed.
being controlled by Egil. • Meyneth fully awakens for the first time since the battle of the two titans.
• Shulk and his companions find Fiora.
• In the Hidden Machina Village, Shulk and his companions meet Miqol,
who asks them to kill Egil.
• Shulk and his companions fight Jade Face.
• The Homs, the Nopon, and the High Entia form an Allied Force, led by
Kallian, and begin the invasion of Galahad Fortress.
• Zanza, formerly at rest in the body of Shulk, is resurrected. He destroys
Meyneth and acquires the Mechonis’ Monado.
• When Prison Island is returned to the centre of the Bionis, a large
amount of ether is released. All pure blooded High Entia are
transformed into Telethia.
Manipulating the Mechonis, Egil confronts Zanza.
The descruction of
the Old World

The Bionis uses the Monado to destroy the Mechonis.

Lorithia and Dickson, two disciples of Zanza, are defeated by Shulk’s team, despite them lacking the Monado.
Shulk and his companions put an end to Zanza’s plan, which was to repeatedly use Telethia to devour all forms of ether-based life, and to use the
power gained from this to create a new world. Shulk uses the Monado which came from him to fell the god.
the New World
The genesis of

The world is set free from the chains of fate, and each and every person can now choose their own future.
The future that was planned by Zanza has been destroyed. This is the birth of a new world with infinite possibilities.

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